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County approves purchase of temperature kiosks
(Local News ~ 10/06/20)
The Cape Girardeau County Commission on Monday approved the purchase of five portable temperature verification kiosks to monitor temperatures of people entering several county buildings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The kiosks, which will be capable of photographing individuals and tracking their temperatures over a period of time, will primarily be used by the sheriff's department and at the County Courthouse and the county Juvenile Center...
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Woman's body found outside Chaffee on Monday morning; investigation ongoing
(Local News ~ 10/06/20)
Scott County Sheriff Wes Drury reported the body of a middle-aged woman was found Monday morning outside Chaffee, Missouri. At 10:39 a.m. Monday, deputies responded to County Road 266 outside Chaffee, where the body was found lying in a ditch, Drury said...
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Jackson Aldermen ponder need, cost of sidewalks from bridge
(Local News ~ 10/06/20)
Should a pair of sidewalks be extended from a proposed bridge over Mary Street in Jackson at a cost of more than $140,000? That question was considered by members of the Jackson Board of Aldermen during their study session Monday night. Ultimately, however, the consensus of the aldermen was to postpone any decision until they have had more time to consider their options...
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Scott County resident dies of coronavirus
(Local News ~ 10/06/20)
New COVID-19 cases slowed in the region the past few days, but weekend reporting of cases has routinely shown fewer cases. Nonetheless, area health departments reported several dozen new cases and one death attributed to the disease associated with coronavirus...
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Minn. man makes way down Mississippi to raise money for organization
(Local News ~ 10/06/20)
Erich Mische is raising money for Spare Key — a “helping hand” not-for-profit he has headed as executive director for nearly nine years — by floating down the Mississippi River in a 1,700-mile, two-month, 10-state journey from his home in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana...
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Parks & Rec Night a family-friendly fun time set for Saturday
(Local News ~ 10/06/20)
This Saturday, the Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department will hold a free event for the whole family in Arena Park, with a fireworks show and plenty of activities. The fireworks display, held over from July 4, will be presented after an outdoor showing of the movie “Monsters, Inc.,” recreation supervisor Chris Eastridge said...
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Sponsored: The do’s and don’ts for cosmetic contact lenses
(Insiders Advice ~ 10/06/20)
With all Hallows Eve just around the corner, it’s important we take some time to discuss cosmetic contact lenses. Contact lenses are a medical device that should be both approved by the FDA and prescribed by a licensed practitioner. FDA approval is important as there are certain material and oxygen permeability requirements that must be met for healthy wear. ...
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Prayer 10/6/20
(Prayer ~ 10/06/20)
O Lord Jesus, may we boldly proclaim your holy name throughout all the earth. Amen.
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Debates and what really matters
(Column ~ 10/06/20)
There wasn't much to say about the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. The lowest point may have been when Trump went after Biden's son Hunter and his addiction struggles. There are legitimate questions to be asked about Hunter Biden and his international dealings, but addiction is not the issue to raise on a national stage. How many people have often hidden struggles they are too ashamed to ask for help for? Moments like that only make things worse...
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America's fear psychosis
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/06/20)
Today, fear psychosis permeates America's democratic institutions such as CDC, FDA, EPA, FBI, DOJ, USPS, etc. There are police brutalities, racial strife, culture wars, chaos, division and disruptions. These are clearly products of Trump's malignant narcissism...
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Connection does matter
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/06/20)
October is National Long-Term Care Residents' Rights Month, a time to acknowledge the contributions many long-term care (LTC) residents have made to better our community and to call attention to the rights of residents in long-term care facilities. Across the country, residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities along with family members, Ombudsmen, citizen advocates, facility staff and others will honor the individual rights of long-term care residents by celebrating Residents' Rights Month.. ...
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Wallingford and Amendment 3
(Paid Letter ~ 10/06/20)
We contend that Sen. Wayne Wallingford is the wrong person to represent the good people of Cape Girardeau in Missouri's House District 147. There is ample evidence to support this assertion. For us it boils down to his apparent inability to comply with the will of the people, which is to have a balanced, well-managed government working to meet their needs. ...
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Trump back at White House after hospital stay for coronavirus
(National News ~ 10/06/20)
BETHESDA, Md. — President Donald Trump staged a dramatic return to the White House on Monday night after leaving the military hospital where he has been receiving an unprecedented level of care for COVID-19. He immediately ignited a new controversy by declaring that despite his illness the nation should not fear the virus that has killed more than 210,000 Americans -- and then he entered the White House without a protective mask...
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Leroy Welker
(Obituary ~ 10/06/20)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Leroy G. Welker, 83, of Perryville passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, at Independence Care Center. He was born April 2, 1937, in Perryville to Linus T. and Anna C. Buchheit Welker. He was married to Helen M. Cook for 57 years. They were married July 27, 1963...
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Bettie Talbert
(Obituary ~ 10/06/20)
Longtime Cape Girardeau resident Bettie Sue McHaney Talbert, 85, returned to the arms of God on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, after a long-term battle with autoimmune pulmonary interstitial disease. The daughter of George and Lois McHaney, born Nov. 14, 1934, in Marmaduke, Arkansas, grew up in Kennett, Missouri, where she played basketball in high school and played several musical instruments. ...
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Loy Shrum
(Obituary ~ 10/06/20)
Loy Basil Shrum, 77, of Millersville passed away Oct. 4, 2020, at his home. He was born Nov. 21, 1942, in Patton, Missouri, to Thomas Benjamin Franklin "B.F." and Hester Mae Lorance Shrum. He and Alta "Pete" Bollinger were married Nov. 11, 1962, at Sedgewickville (Missouri) United Methodist Church...
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Chris Scharenborg
(Obituary ~ 10/06/20)
Christopher Romaine Scharenborg, 56, of Jackson passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, at his home. He was born July 3, 1964, in Cape Girardeau, son of Wilfrid John "Bill" and Kay Kathleen Seibel Scharenborg. Chris was a former member of the Cub Scout Pack No 212, Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 11, and an Eagle Scout, earning the bronze, silver and gold palms. He was a 1983 graduate of Jackson High School and was an active member of the drama club...
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Alma Riggins
(Obituary ~ 10/06/20)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Alma V. Riggins, 96, of Williamsville, Missouri, died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, at Independence Care Center of Perry County in Perryville. Graveside services will be Thursday at Duckett Cemetery at Chapel Hill Church near Piedmont, Missouri, with Kenneth Riggins officiating...
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Fred Norris
(Obituary ~ 10/06/20)
Fred Alfred Norris, 92, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, at his daughter's home. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. today at Fairmount Cemetery in Cape Girardeau, with the Rev. Darrell Faire Sr. officiating. Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Andrew Montgomery
(Obituary ~ 10/06/20)
Andrew Montgomery, 82, died Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, peacefully at his home. He was born May 1, 1938, to John Montgomery and Beulah Mae Tanner in Wardell Missouri. Andy was one of eight children. He served our country in the U.S. Air Force. His hobbies were hunting and fishing and he was an avid book reader...
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Charles Mitchell
(Obituary ~ 10/06/20)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Charles E Mitchell, 96, of Perryville died Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, at Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. Family visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. today at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with Deacon Joe Brindley officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Chester, Illinois, with military graveside honors by VFW Post 4282...
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Roy Lovell
(Obituary ~ 10/06/20)
THEBES, Ill. — Roy D. Lovell, 74, of Thebes passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, of a heart attack at home. Roy was born Aug. 6, 1946, in Ewing, Illinois, son of the late Howard William and Edith Irene Fisher Lovell. He retired after 42 years as a railroad employee with Union Pacific Railroad in Dupo, Illinois, and was a U.S. Navy veteran...
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Gerald Englehart
(Obituary ~ 10/06/20)
Gerald Lee Englehart, 82, of Jackson died Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, at his home. A private graveside service will be at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson, with Bishop William Shipley officiating. Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Fonda Davis
(Obituary ~ 10/06/20)
Fonda Kay Davis, 75, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, at Southeast Hospital. A celebration of life memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home, with the Rev. Scott Moon officiating.
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Ruby Brant
(Obituary ~ 10/06/20)
PUXICO, Mo. — Ruby Brant, daughter of the late Ernest Kinder and Clara Shumate Kinder, was born April 14, 1929, in Vanduser, Missouri, and departed this life Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, at Puxico Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 91 years...
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Out of the past: Oct. 6
(Out of the Past ~ 10/06/20)
About 35 Union Electric Co. utility employees, most dressed in blue jeans, T-shirts and baseball caps, left Cape Girardeau yesterday for Birmingham, Alabama; they will help that state recover from wind and storm damage sustained Wednesday, when Hurricane Opal hit the Florida Panhandle; several area crews volunteered for the trip, but will be paid for their work; they will be restoring power and utilities in the areas hit by Opal, primarily in Alabama, where about 935,000 people are without power.. ...
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Gift from Ameren powers new grant program for Cape Girardeau County agencies
(Submitted Story ~ 10/06/20)
A major gift from St. Louis-based Ameren Corporation to the Community Foundation of the Ozarks’ COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund will power two new grant programs, one of which is open to nonprofit agencies in Cape Girardeau County. Through the COVID-19 Relief Fund powered by AmerenCares, a total of $63,000 is available, with awards capped at $10,000, to agencies based in Benton, Cape Girardeau, Gasconade and Howell counties. ...
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Be careful what you wish upon the President
(Column ~ 10/06/20)
I was no Barack Obama fan. I won't even pretend I was. But I never wished ill to him or his family because, well, I'm a decent human being. So what's up with the folks wishing death on President Trump and first lady Melania upon hearing the news early Friday morning that they tested positive for the coronavirus?...
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Ross Young
(Obituary ~ 10/06/20)
Ross "Hooch" Young, 98, of Cape Girardeau passed away Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at Missouri Veterans Home. He was born Aug. 4, 1922, in Cape Girardeau. Ross was very proud to have served in the U.S. Army. He was a Timberwolf in World War II under the command of "Terrible" Terry Allen of the 104th Infantry Division, making a victorious drive through France, Belgium and Holland, piercing the heart of Adolf Hitler's collapsing Third Reich. Ross earned two Bronze Star awards and a Purple Heart...
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