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Stripes publisher headlines Bloomfield museum events
(Column ~ 10/03/20)
It's been a hectic few months for Max Lederer, the publisher of Stars and Stripes newspaper. In February, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper told Congress he intended to defund the independent military newspaper. About 50% of the publication's funds come through federal subsidy, which equates to approximately $15 million a year. Wednesday, the day I spoke with Lederer for this column, was supposed to be the final day of publication based on the original timeline. Thankfully, it wasn't...
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Courthouse revises COVID-19 restrictions
(Local News ~ 10/03/20)
Activities at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse in Jackson will operate under "Phase One operational directives" beginning Monday morning, according to an administrative order issued Friday by 32nd Judicial Circuit Court Presiding Judge Benjamin F. Lewis...
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No coronavirus deaths reported Friday after four noted Thursday
(Local News ~ 10/03/20)
Pausing a recent trend, no new COVID-19 deaths were reported in the region Friday, though four Cape Girardeau County deaths were blamed on the virus Thursday. New cases of the disease associated with coronavirus, though, continued their upward climb...
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Cape Girardeau fire chief takes leave of absence
(Local News ~ 10/03/20)
Cape Girardeau Fire Chief Travis Hollis, after a little more than 13 months on the job, has taken a leave of absence, according to reports. Reached Friday by the Southeast Missourian, Hollis said he will comment on the reports when it is "appropriate" to do so...
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Scott County seeks family histories for upcoming book
(Local News ~ 10/03/20)
The Scott County Bicentennial Committee is actively seeking family histories to include in an upcoming family history book to celebrate the county's 200th anniversary. Committee chair Gail Crader said in a news release that publisher Acclaim Press of Sikeston, Missouri, is allowing the committee to continue receiving submissions until Nov. 20...
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It's a pool pawty
(Local News ~ 10/03/20)
From Rat Terriers to St. Bernards, dogs of all shapes and sizes enjoyed the opportunity to play around a pool at the Cape Splash Aquatic Center on Saturday. Aquatic supervisor for the City of Cape Girardeau, Robert Shanahan, said in a press release, "This event is a great way to close out the summer and have the dogs end it with a splash!"...
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Trump has COVID-19, going to military hospital
(Local News ~ 10/03/20)
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will spend a “few days” at a military hospital after contracting COVID-19, the White House said Friday, as the virus that has killed more than 205,000 Americans spread to the highest reaches of the U.S. government. Trump “remains fatigued,” his doctor said...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 10/03/20)
Today is Saturday, Oct. 3, the 277th day of 2020. There are 89 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 3, 1995, the jury in the O.J. Simpson murder trial in Los Angeles found the former football star not guilty of the 1994 slayings of his former wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and Ronald Goldman (however, Simpson was later found liable for damages in a civil trial)...
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Peters - 60 years
(Anniversary ~ 10/03/20)
Kenneth and Mary Peters of Jackson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 3 with dinner in Cape Girardeau. Peters and the former Mary Brennac were married Sept. 3, 1960, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Washington, Missouri. The Rev. Omar Oberdick performed the ceremony. Their attendants were Carol Kelner, Bill Howard, Dwayne Kirsten, Ron Wehmueller, Barbara Bohnert, Al Ronsick, Kathy Rachow and Pauline Otto...
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Miller - 50 years
(Anniversary ~ 10/03/20)
Lynn and Becki Miller of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 3. A small dinner party with friends and relatives was held, with a trip planned later after COVID-19. Lynn and the former Becki Braswell were married Oct. 3, 1970, at Centenary United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Crosnoe - 55 years
(Anniversary ~ 10/03/20)
Paul and Joey Crosnoe of Cape Girardeau are celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary on Oct. 3. Crosnoe and the former Jo Ellen Griffith were married Oct. 3, 1965, at Hunter Memorial Presbyterian Church in Sikeston, Missouri. The Rev. Ed Watson performed the ceremony. Maid of honor was Suanne Collier of Louisiana, Missouri, and the best man was J.D. Crosnoe of Cape Girardeau...
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FYI 10-4-20
(Community ~ 10/03/20)
PC Wellness Centers will collect items for the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau through Veteran's Day. Items that are needed is bird seed, soda, Dove body wash, after shave, toothpaste and deodorant. If you would like to donate, you can fill out a form to be elegible to win prizes that includes a coupon for 20% off entire purchase of PC Wellness Center, American flag and pole, gift basket and gift certificates to local businesses...
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GT - Adopt Rosemary 10-4-20
(Community ~ 10/03/20)
Rosemary is another of the sweet kittens available at Safe Harbor. She is 9 weeks old. If you are ready for a rewarding experience, come see us at Safe Harbor. Call (573) 243-9823.
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Unusual berry clusters
(Column ~ 10/03/20)
Several years ago when I first saw this plant with its brilliant clusters of purple berries, it amazed me. Every few inches up and down each branch are eye-catching berries. The wavy green leaves complement and brighten the scene even more. This native plant is called American beautyberry. ...
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Local nursing community receives award
(Community ~ 10/03/20)
Chaffee Nursing Center skilled nursing by Americare recently received an award for resident service during the company's virtual awards ceremony. Chaffee Nursing Center was selected from Americare's 23 skilled nursing communities to receive the award based on exemplary quality in the area of resident service. ...
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Club news 10-4-20
(Community News ~ 10/03/20)
Oak Ridge FCE met Sept. 15 at the Elks Lodge in Jackson. The meeting was called to order by President Betty Dellinger. Twelve club members and one guest were present. As a devotional, Marilyn Retherford read the poem "All that matters" by Kate Fuhrman...
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Achievement — Farrar graduates from Marines boot camp
(Community ~ 10/03/20)
Pvt. Jacob Charles Farrar, 18, of Jackson graduated from United States Marine Corps Boot Camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California, on Sept. 18. Private Farrar successfully completed 13 weeks of intensive basic training at MCRD San Diego in training platoon 2154, following two weeks of quarantine in a San Diego hotel. ...
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A debate worth our time
(Column ~ 10/03/20)
On Tuesday, tens of millions of Americans watched a debate between the two major party political candidates who want to serve as president for the next four years: President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. There has been as much talk about how they talked to one another -- interruptions, name-calling, talking over one another -- as there has been about the substance of their respective positions...
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'QUIT' with a purpose
(Column ~ 10/03/20)
One Sunday morning, early in my ministry, I overheard a few of the church workers discussing the possibility of quitting their positions. The conversation centered around being tired, and it being someone else's turn to serve. I was panicked because the ministry of a local church takes many volunteers -- the pastor cannot do it alone. ...
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Embracing reality
(Column ~ 10/03/20)
What is your reality? Is it a state of being from which you feel you must run away? Must you try to avoid what's in front of you or was contained within your past? Do you cover your present circumstances with fake and false dreams, or do you accept and embrace every day, immersing your whole being into what actually going on -- learning to cope rather than play make-believe?...
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Fall going into winter
(Column ~ 10/03/20)
I woke up a week ago or so, and our house was really cool. The outdoor temp was down to 48, which is pretty cool for Southeast Missouri, where we live. Since we haven't turned on the heat in the house or cranked up the wood stove, it will be cool inside until the sun heats up the house. I don't mind. When I dressed that morning, I put on a white T-shirt which I normally wear all summer, but I also put on a flannel shirt over it. I may have had to lose the flannel shirt later on that day...
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The Alberts: immigrants from France
(Column ~ 10/03/20)
"Don't criticize the young -- they are the future of the community; don't criticize the old -- they are its heritage." Thus, believed Leo "Lee" Albert, as written in his "Memories of Cape Girardeau and Old Man River." He died two weeks after completing his manuscript...
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Prayer 10-4-20
(Prayer ~ 10/03/20)
O Lord God, may we not let wisdom and understanding out of our sight. Amen.
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Blacks and Trump
(Column ~ 10/03/20)
President Donald Trump just rolled out his new "Black Economic Empowerment Platinum Plan." The plan focuses on building on his achievements since 2016 to improve the lives of Black Americans by creating more opportunity to participate in a growing economy and to achieve greater security in life and property...
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The unscientific attack on the science of Dr. Scott Atlas
(Column ~ 10/03/20)
The news media until recently had rarely criticized the medical advice of experts -- especially those who worked for federal bureaucracies, international organizations or elite universities. Yet the much-praised Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization, has demonstrably weakened the effort to fight COVID-19...
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No electoral systemic fraud
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/03/20)
Here we go again. Adrienne Ross has treatise of 9/29/20: "Mail-in ballots: Voter fraud made easy in New York". Suddenly there are attacks on integrity of our election system after centuries of acceptance. She does mention a factual incident of her ballot from New York arriving at a former address here in Missouri after six years. Since she had not received ballots for at least three prior elections, this is obviously not a systemic problem...
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Lessons in fire safety
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/03/20)
October 4 starts National Fire Prevention Week. For the Cape Girardeau Fire Department this means a week full of fire drills, poster contests, and fire safety demonstrations. While we spotlight the great message this brings to our community, it is important that we reflect on the tragic lessons that prompted change regarding fire safety. ...
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Births
(Births ~ 10/03/20)
Daughter to Ryan and Mackenzie Sprandel of Jackson, Southeast Hospital, 9:50 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Name, Sophie Lucille. Weight, 7 pounds, 7 ounces. First child. Mrs. Sprandel is the daughter of Stan and Amber Beel of Marble Hill, Missouri. She is a medical assistant at SoutheastHEALTH Women First. Sprandel is the son of Tom and Tracy Sprandel of Jackson. He is a research supervisor at BioKyowa...
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Police report 10-4-20
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/03/20)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Assaults n Assault was reported in the 1000 block of Bloomfield Street. n Assault was reported in the 1000 block of Clark Avenue. Thefts n Theft was reported in the 1100 block of Ranney Avenue...
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Stephanie Zimmerman
(Obituary ~ 10/03/20)
Due to the increase of COVID-19 cases in Cape Girardeau County and the family's concern for everyone's well-being, the memorial reception for Stephanie Stone Zimmerman scheduled for 2 p.m. Oct. 11 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau has been canceled...
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Marcia Scherer
(Obituary ~ 10/03/20)
ORAN, Mo. -- Marcia L. Scherer, daughter of the late John Eugene and Ella Mae Burchyett Kaufman, was born June 7, 1944, in Cairo, Illinois, and departed this life Friday, September 25, 2020, at the age of 76 years at her home in Oran surrounded by her family...
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Lillian Markhart
(Obituary ~ 10/03/20)
HAYDEN, Idaho -- Lillian L. Markhart, 74, of Hayden -- beloved wife, mother and grandmother -- passed away peacefully in her home the morning of Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, with her husband Erv by her side. Lillian was born March 4, 1946 in Cape Girardeau. She was a former longtime resident of Scott City. She was a member of the Scott City Women's Club and local school board before moving to Hayden 30 years ago...
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Irwin Bruce
(Obituary ~ 10/03/20)
Irwin W. Bruce, 93, of Jackson passed away Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, at Missouri State Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born Nov. 2, 1926, in Sikeston, Missouri, the son of John H. and Priscilla M. Irwin Bruce. Irwin married Helen Aufdenberg Jan. 15, 1949, in Jackson. She passed away May 9, 1997...
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Jackson Board of Aldermen agenda 10-5-20
(Local News ~ 10/03/20)
Jackson Board of Aldermen 6 p.m. Monday City Hall 101 Court St. Service award presentations n Betty Hardy -- 12 Years (2008-2020) n Dr. Dwight Johnson -- 11 Years (2009-2020) n Janice Lumsden -- 12 Years (2008-2020) n Ken Ruff -- 16 Years (2004-2020)...
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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda 10/4--20
(Local News ~ 10/03/20)
5 p.m. Monday City Hall 401 Independence St. Study session n No action will be taken during the study session Presentation n Beautiful Business Property of the Month n Recognition of Jeff Crites for retirement from the Fire Department. n Recognition of Brian Shaffer for retirement from the Fire Department...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 10/3/20
(Local News ~ 10/03/20)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Minutes from Oct. 1 meetings Communications/reports -- other elected officials n COVID-19 Update: In an effort to keep Cape Girardeau County residents safe and aware regarding the status of the virus, Emergency Management Agency (EMA) director Mark Winkler will be issuing an update at County Commission meetings. ...
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Barrett opposed 'abortion on demand,' raising doubts on Roe
(State News ~ 10/03/20)
WASHINGTON -- Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett signed a 2006 newspaper ad sponsored by an anti-abortion group in which she said she opposed "abortion on demand" and defended "the right to life from fertilization to the end of natural life." The ad, which had more than 1,200 names attached to it, appears to be the most direct expression of Barrett's opposition to abortion and is sure to intensify debate that she would vote to restrict, if not overturn, abortion rights if she is confirmed to the Supreme Court.. ...
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Grand jury audio details moments before Breonna Taylor's death
(State News ~ 10/03/20)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Police who shot Breonna Taylor announced themselves as law enforcement before entering her apartment, according to grand jury testimony that was among hours of audio recordings released Friday. "We knocked on the door, said police, waited I don't know 10 or 15 seconds. Knocked again, said police, waited even longer," Louisville, Kentucky, police Lt. Shawn Hoover said in an interview recorded March 13, the same date Taylor was shot, and later played for the grand jury...
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U.S. unemployment drops to 7.9% but hiring slows pre-election
(National News ~ 10/03/20)
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. unemployment rate dropped to 7.9% in September, but hiring is slowing and many Americans have given up looking for work, the government said Friday in the final jobs report before the voters decide whether to give President Donald Trump another term...
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Judge: Census violated order; demands mass text to workers
(National News ~ 10/03/20)
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A federal judge is ordering the Census Bureau to text every 2020 census worker by Friday, letting them know the head count of every U.S. resident is continuing through the end of the month and not ending next week, as the agency previously had announced in violation of her court order...
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National Guard taps units for rapid response to civil unrest
(National News ~ 10/03/20)
WASHINGTON -- The National Guard has designated military police units in two states to serve as rapid reaction forces so they can respond quickly to any potential civil unrest around the country, following violent protests that rocked the nation's capital and several states this summer...
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Trump hospitalized: 'Abundance of caution'
(National News ~ 10/03/20)
WASHINGTON -- Stricken by COVID-19, a feverish and "fatigued" President Donald Trump was taken to a military hospital Friday after being injected with an experimental antibody cocktail at the White House. The White House said Trump's expected stay of "a few days" at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center was precautionary and that he would continue to work from the hospital's presidential suite, which is equipped to allow him to keep up his official duties...
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Out of the past: Oct. 4
(Out of the Past ~ 10/03/20)
Schools, homes and businesses emptied yesterday afternoon as people hurried to positions on streets near Jackson High School and the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse; 19 school bands from around the area made the short trip around downtown for the 51st annual Jackson Band Festival; the Jackson Junior High Band started the festivities; other groups followed, playing everything from traditional marches to Simon and Garfunkel tunes; the Jackson Senior High Band ended the parade, playing its traditional "Everything's Coming Up Roses.". ...
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Out of the past: Oct. 3
(Out of the Past ~ 10/03/20)
The first of 15 community meetings to help the Cape Girardeau Board of Education set a course for the next five years will be held tonight at Franklin Elementary School; the meetings are being conducted by the Vision Planning Committee, a newly formed group charged with collecting information from the community and school district staff about the direction the school district should take...
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Senior Center menus for Oct. 5-9
(Community ~ 10/03/20)
Senior centers are open for carryout and delivery only. Monday: Swedish meatballs or sweet and sour chicken, brown rice, glazed baby carrots, green peas, bread slice and pineapple tidbits or ice cherry cake. Tuesday: Potato soup with ham on a bun or hard shell beef taco with pinto beans, fried okra, garden salad and Mandarin oranges or banana pudding...
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