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House District 147 GOP candidates address economic questions
(Local News ~ 07/23/22)
The Southeast Missourian reporting staff assembled a list of economic questions and put them to the three hopefuls squaring off for the Aug. 2 Republican nomination for House District 147: John Voss, Elaine Edgar and Nate Thomas. The race is to succeed former Rep. Wayne Wallingford, now director of the state Department of Revenue...
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Candidates for Scott County prosecuting attorney share views at candidate forum
(Local News ~ 07/23/22)
The two candidates for Scott County prosecuting attorney made their case Thursday at a candidate meet and greet hosted by the Scott City Area Chamber of Commerce. Donald Cobb and incumbent Amanda Oesch answered questions about themselves, their skill set, what problems face Scott County economically and how they would use the office to help the county's residents...
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Retherford-60 years
(Anniversary ~ 07/23/22)
Charles and Gladys Retherford of Cape Girardeau will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Thursday. Retherford and the former Gladys Muller were married July 28, 1962, in Cape Girardeau by the Rev. Cummings. The couple has four children, Tammy Lutes of Cape Girardeau, Connie Keller of Jackson, Paula Simms of Cape Girardeau and Shawn Retherford of Cape Girardeau. The couple also has nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren...
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Club news 7-24-22
(Community News ~ 07/23/22)
The Kage FCE Club met July 14 at the Cape Girardeau Senior Center. The meeting was called to order by Jo Byna Daume, president. Roll call was on how everyone was coping with the heat and dry weather. Several members are ill and we wish them a speedy recovery...
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Senior Center Menus for July 25-29
(Community ~ 07/23/22)
Monday: Cheeseburger on bun and potato wedges or chicken livers with mashed potatoes and gravy, zucchini and tomatoes, lettuce and tomatoes, bun or hot roll and pineapple tidbits or brownie. Tuesday: Ham and beans or crispy-baked chicken, oven-fried potatoes and onions, seasoned cabbage, cornbread and crackers and mixed fruit dessert or coconut delight...
- Adopt Ina 7-24-22 (Community ~ 07/23/22)
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A tiny streak of blue
(Column ~ 07/23/22)
I held my hand about 6 inches on the opposite side of this beautiful little insect to show its size. This is a common blue damselfly. It is native throughout much of the United States. The common blue damselfly is often mistakenly called a dragonfly. The way the wings are held when at rest is the most notable distinguishing factor. A dragonfly's wings will extend perpendicular to its body when it sets. A common blue damselfly's wings will lie lengthwise above its long thin abdomen...
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Growing up milking cows
(Column ~ 07/23/22)
Mom and Dad had a small place North of Arthur, Nebraska, in the heart of the Sandhills of Nebraska. Dad's place wasn't quite big enough to make a living by ranching cattle, so they supplemented their income by milking cows. They would sell the milk and cream locally as well as haul cream to a market in North Platte...
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The value of a hobby
(Column ~ 07/23/22)
Almost everyone, at one time or another, becomes bored with life. The grass looks greener somewhere else, within another career, or just, in general. We don't like who we are, how we look, or perhaps, our group of friends. This may seem exaggerated, but there are few people who have not experienced boredom and dissatisfaction -- times when life seems tedious and demanding. ...
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FYI 7-24-22
(Community ~ 07/23/22)
Josh Driskill will play and sing from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Hemman Winery in Brazeau, Missouri. His parents had the Driskill Theater in Branson, Missouri, for many years. Eisleben Lutheran Church in Scott City will vacation Bible School from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. ...
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Steve Bannon convicted of contempt for defying congressional subpoena
(National News ~ 07/23/22)
WASHINGTON -- Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump was convicted Friday of contempt charges for defying a congressional subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Bannon was found guilty after a trial that lasted around five days in federal court in Washington on two counts: one for refusing to appear for a deposition and the other for refusing to provide documents in response to the committee's subpoena...
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Jan. 6: Trump spurned aides' pleas to call off Capitol mob
(National News ~ 07/23/22)
WASHINGTON -- Despite desperate pleas from aides, allies, a Republican congressional leader and even his family, Donald Trump refused to call off the Jan. 6 mob attack on the Capitol, instead "pouring gasoline on the fire" by aggressively tweeting his false claims of a stolen election and celebrating his crowd of supporters as "very special," the House investigating committee showed Thursday night...
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Bravery of Azovstal defenders recalled at Kyiv funeral
(International News ~ 07/23/22)
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine -- When he gave himself up to Russian forces in May at the pulverized Azovstal steel mill in Mariupol, the wounded Ukrainian soldier could not say a proper goodbye to his slain friend, whose body had to be left behind with hundreds of other dead...
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Police report 7-24-22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/23/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrest does not imply guilt. Arrests n A warrant arrest was reported. n A warrant arrest was reported on Independence Street. n A warrant arrest was reported. n A warrant arrest was reported...
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Out of the past: July 24
(Out of the Past ~ 07/23/22)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- The Sikeston power plant was evacuated last night after a fire filled the building with smoke; Sikeston Department of Public Safety personnel were called to the plant at 7:10 p.m. after a failure in the 4,160-volt electrical switch gear created a small fire; firefighters extinguished the blaze in about an hour; some firefighters were overcome by the heat, five seeking treatment at Missouri Delta Medical Center...
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Why are Blacks still on board with Biden?
(Column ~ 07/23/22)
New polling from Pew Research and from NY Times/Siena College, released a few days apart, cast similarly dismal pictures regarding the popularity of President Joe Biden. Overall approval for Biden from NY Times/Siena College stands at 33% and from Pew 37%...
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Linda Whaley
(Obituary ~ 07/23/22)
GRANITE CITY, Ill. -- Linda L. Whaley, 78, of Granite City and formerly of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, July 21, 2022, at her home. Cremation rites will be accorded, and no services will be held. Irwin Chapel of Granite City is in charge of arrangements...
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Learning to love dogs
(Column ~ 07/23/22)
It never occurred to me that loving dogs could be considered an accomplishment of sorts until when talking to my neighbor recently she said, "It's amazing you like dogs at all." I grew up with cats and definitely considered myself a cat person. But I loved all animals and relished every encounter with a new critter until I was 11 years old...
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Darrell Schuette
(Obituary ~ 07/23/22)
Darrell W. Schuette, 76, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at his home near Jackson. He was born Nov. 5, 1945, in Cape Girardeau County, to Ernest W. and Minnie E. Conder Schuette. He and Ruth Ann Hunt were married Aug. 7, 1965, at First Baptist Church in Jackson...
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Barbara Popp
(Obituary ~ 07/23/22)
Barbara Ann Popp, 84, of Lubbock, Texas, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Monday, July 18, 2022, in Lubbock. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. Celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery...
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The Left should be happy with Biden
(Column ~ 07/23/22)
The Left should be ecstatic that President Joe Biden has given them everything they wanted. The Left likes inflation. It reduces the value of old money by printing lots of new money. Those richer who have it, lose the value of their money; those poorer who don't have any money, suddenly do...
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Gerald Perkins
(Obituary ~ 07/23/22)
Gerald Perkins, 81, of Jackson died Monday, July 18, 2022, at his home. Memorial visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 13 at First Assembly of God Church in Scott City. Memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. Aug. 13 at the church, with the Rev. Randy Morse officiating...
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Prayer 7-24-22
(Prayer ~ 07/23/22)
O Lord God, our heavenly Father, you are our light and salvation. Amen.
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Royce Kessel
(Obituary ~ 07/23/22)
Royce Ann Kessel, 69, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at her home surrounded by her beloved family. She was born June 5, 1953, in St. Clair County, Illinois, to George Ray and Glenna Ann Tatro Shoemaker. She was previously married to Charles Adams. She later married Kevin Kessel on Aug. 31, 2002, at Franklin County, Illinois...
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Alan Jannotti
(Obituary ~ 07/23/22)
Alan S. "A.J." Jannotti, 59, of Jackson, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022, at his home. He was born March 18, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Anthony and Evelyn Rosenblum Jannotti. A.J. was a truck driver for 40 years, most recently driving for K & R Trucking. He also enjoyed camping and spending time with his family...
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Susan Huber
(Obituary ~ 07/23/22)
Susan Huber, 65, of Cape Girardeau passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at her home in the presence of loved ones after fighting a long battle with cancer. Susan was born Oct. 1, 1956, to Jerry Harris and Bonnie Welker Hahs in Cape Girardeau. Susan dedicated 34 years of her life, working at Southeast Hospital pharmacy providing the best care she could for all patients and working with a team of co-workers who soon became her lifelong friends...
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Linda Dressler
(Obituary ~ 07/23/22)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Linda Kay Dressler, 69, of Altenburg, Missouri passed away suddenly Thursday, July 21, 2022, in Perryville. Linda was born Jan. 28, 1953, in Wood River, Illinois, to Delmar A. and Marcella C. Smith Schoenleber. She and Steven L. Dressler were married Aug. 5, 1978, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville. He survives in Altenburg...
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Barbara Dancy
(Obituary ~ 07/23/22)
Barbara "Bobbie" Jean Dancy, 80, of Cape Girardeau, died, July 12, 2022, at Saint Francis Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at noon Aug. 6 at Second Missionary Baptist Church. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Jada Browne
(Obituary ~ 07/23/22)
Jada Ashlyn Browne, 22, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at her home. She was born May 16, 2000, in Cape Girardeau to Richard "Buck" Browne and Rachel Hanks. She was a member of Cape County Cowboy Church. Jada had a big heart, truly a servant's heart. She was a Holy Spirit servant of God. She was always looking out for people. She liked to help people...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 7/25/22 meeting
(Local News ~ 07/23/22)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Minutes of stated meetings of July 18 Communications/reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on the agenda Appointments and possible action items...
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The Block family -- early merchants in Richmond and Cape Girardeau
(Column ~ 07/23/22)
Zalma Block and his wife, Matilda (Rodney) Renfroe Block, built and operated St. Charles Hotel for many years. Most assume Zalma was the first or only member of the family to arrive in Cape. He arrived in the area as a child, however, and his parents and siblings were prominent in the business history of Cape Girardeau from 1820 until the late 1800s...
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Worry about decline of belief, especially among the young
(Column ~ 07/23/22)
After doing a little summer nonfiction reading, my thoughts this weekend center on houses of worship, and I won't sugarcoat what I'm thinking. Frankly, I'm worried. COVID introduced a new reality for churches; thanks to the March 2020 stay-at-home order, parishioners now expect to have the option to stream the service from the comfort of their homes, and many churches now offer virtual church on a permanent basis...
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