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LETTERS: QUOTES GIVE HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/08/97)
To the editor: In my studies of the various things that have put us in the predicament that we are in today, I have run across a few quotes that should be interesting to all concerned citizens. An all-but-forgotten principle of constitutional law is that power granted to a particular branch of government cannot be delegated to another branch or to some other entity. ...
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NEW MADRID AMBULANCE USERS SHOULD CALL 911
(Local News ~ 11/08/97)
NEW MADRID - There has been some confusion as to what number to call for an ambulance in New Madrid County since the inception of the new E911 system. Ralph Barnwell, county coordinator for New Madrid County Ambulance District said people who need an ambulance should use the new emergency number - 911- rather than calling the ambulance number or the sheriff's office as they did in the past...
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MULTICULTURALISM LESSONS AT MIDDLE SCHOOL
(Local News ~ 11/08/97)
Students at Louis J. Schultz Middle School learned a lesson in diversity Friday as they listened to teachers from St. Louis speak about their teaching and learning experiences abroad. Stephanie Maupin and Dr. Elizabeth Krekeler spoke throughout the morning to students from history, literature, reading and band classes about the culture, history and misinformation they said exists about Africa and the Middle East. ...
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SOUTHEAST HOSPICE HONORS VOLUNTEERS FOR THEIR SERVICE
(Local News ~ 11/08/97)
Five Southeast Hospice volunteers were honored Thursday for their service to the programs and families it serves. Southeast Hospice is a service of Southeast Missouri Hospital. The Gabriel Award, the top award for hospice volunteers, went to Annette Trout of Cape Girardeau. She was honored for her outstanding service in all areas of volunteering and representing hospice philosophy to patients, their families and the community...
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MEDICAL SURFARI: TOO SWEET IT IS! DIABETES AFFECTS MANY
(Column ~ 11/08/97)
Diabetes mellitis (sugar diabetes) touches the lives of many Southeast Missourians. On any day, 40 to 60 percent of all patients hospitalized in this region's hospitals have diabetes as either a primary or secondary diagnosis. These patients often have an increased length of stay in the hospital as well as an increased risk for complications due to their diabetes...
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FOOD SAFETY: A RECIPE FOR HEALTY HOLIDAYS
(Local News ~ 11/08/97)
Diane Gregory hopes holiday cooks will follow the recipe for food safety. Food poisoning is nothing to celebrate and is easy to prevent, said Gregory, an environmental health specialist for the Cape Girardeau County Health Department. The holidays are a busy time for food sanitarians like Gregory. Banquets and buffets and holiday parties are perfect sources for spreading good cheer and food-borne illnesses...
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SPEAKOUT
(Speak Out ~ 11/08/97)
IT NEVER ceases to amaze me how our society continually condemns fathers for failure to pay their child support. At the same time, our government cries out for fathers to become more active in their children's lives. But for some reason our judicial system continues to look at fathers as nothing more than sperm donors with paychecks. ...
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CAPE COUNCIL SEATS: A CHANCE TO SERVE
(Editorial ~ 11/08/97)
For everyone who has ideas on how to make Cape Girardeau a better place -- here's your opportunity. For everyone who has complained about the way the city of Cape Girardeau has handled an issue -- here's your opportunity. For everyone who wants to make a difference in Cape Girardeau's future progress -- here's your opportunity...
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JUDY WILFERTH HONORED BY ZONTA
(Editorial ~ 11/08/97)
Through the years, Judy Wilferth has plowed new ground as a leading Cape Girardeau businesswoman. This past week, Wilferth was named the 1997 Woman of Achievement by the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau. It is a fitting tribute to a woman who has served Cape Girardeau and the region with distinction for many years...
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LETTERS: FAMILY GRATEFUL FOR WIDE SUPPORT
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/08/97)
To the editor: Our son, Terry Alexander Hale, was born Nov. 5, 1996. This is a list of people we would like to thank for their support in our time of need. An anonymous person donated a motel room. Mike Bogmar, manager of a Holiday Inn in St. Louis, helped with the arrangements. ...
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LETTERS: INVASION OF HOME LIKE BEING RAPED
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/08/97)
To the editor: When a woman is raped, it is the most hideous of crimes. I feel like my home was raped. My home was invaded by those horrible characters who not only stole my valuable Mickey Mouse collection, but totally wrecked my home. When I entered, it was so hot that I thought my house was on fire. ...
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TEEN COUNCIL: NO SMOKES FOR MINORS
(Local News ~ 11/08/97)
A proposed ordinance for the city of Cape Girardeau would make it illegal for minors to possess tobacco and would set up a graduated system of license suspensions for businesses that sell tobacco to minors. The city's Youth Advisory Council voted Friday to recommend the City Council approve the ordinance...
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TEACHER SEEKS THE `NATURAL HIGH'
(Local News ~ 11/08/97)
During the first weeks of the semester, Dr. Edward Leoni takes his health management students to the cemetery. All roads in life lead to the graveyard, he explains to them. They must decide whether to take the fast or the slow track. It is all part of Leoni's Contemporary Drug Use class at Southeast Missouri State University. Leoni, professor of health and leisure at the university, teaches students about substance abuse prevention...
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DISASTER RECOVERY GROUP URGED
(Local News ~ 11/08/97)
The time to prepare for a disaster is now, before one strikes, Southwestern Bell representative Tim Bonno told Cape Girardeau business leaders Friday. Bonno, who helps communities organize business and industry disaster recovery groups, was the guest speaker at the monthly First Friday Coffee meeting sponsored by the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce. ...
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LIKE SKILLS: CLASSES HELP STUDENTS TACKLE COMMON CHILDHOOD DIFFICULTIES
(Local News ~ 11/08/97)
A group of Jackson Middle School sixth graders bunched together in the center of Mr. Friedrich's class, closed their eyes and reached out to grab the hands of two other students. When they opened their eyes they found themselves tangled up into a giant knot...
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BUCKING THE SYSTEM: COMMUNITY SPIRIT GROWS FROM IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS
(Column ~ 11/08/97)
When residents renew their interest in their surroundings, they become active. With time that activity can develop into a strong commitment to take care of each other. Have you ever noticed that when one person begins an improvement project, others around him tend to take up similar projects? This seems to be especially true when the project involves something visible like physical fitness or yard landscaping...
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ENTRIES BEING ACCEPTED FOR NOV. 30 CHRISTMAS PARADE
(Local News ~ 11/08/97)
More than 100 lighted entries are expected in the fifth annual Christmas Parade of Lights. The parade will be held Nov. 30, starting at 5 p.m. or as soon as darkness permits. Entries are being accepted. Floats and vehicles must contain Christmas-oriented decorations and be lighted. They can't include a live Santa Claus...
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WORLD WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT SEMO `INTERNATIONAL NIGHT'
(Local News ~ 11/08/97)
The sights, sounds, scents and flavors of the world will be on display Nov. 16 during "International Night" at Southeast Missouri State University. The event will be held in the University Center Ballroom, starting at 4:30 p.m. and culminating in an informal dance party...
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DIABETES TOPIC OF RADIO PROGRAM
(Local News ~ 11/08/97)
Jennal Johnson, coordinator of the Diabetes Center at St. Francis Medical Center, will be the guest on KRCU radio's "Going Public" program Sunday. The program will focus on the nature of diabetes and symptoms of the disease. The taped, half-hour program can be heard at 3 p.m. on Southeast Missouri State University's public radio station, 90.9 FM...
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NIXON TELLS YOUTHS TO GAIN FROM OPPORTUNITY
(Local News ~ 11/08/97)
Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon told students at Cape Girardeau's Alternative Education Center Friday that they should make the most of their second chance to get an education. "In this country, you don't get that many second or third chances," said Nixon...
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INDIANS TRY TO THROW SOME INSUBORDINATE BEHAVIOR AT COLONELS
(College Sports ~ 11/08/97)
Southeast Missouri State University's Indians have played some good football teams this season, but coach John Mumford is certain that Eastern Kentucky will top the list. Today, the Indians will get an up-close-and-personal look at the Colonels when they visit Houck Stadium for a 1 p.m. Ohio Valley Conference game...
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JACKSON VICTORY RATES PERFECT 10; INDIANS (10-0) TOP MULES 33-19
(High School Sports ~ 11/08/97)
Jackson running back Devree Flint was tackled by Poplar Bluff's Demar George on a first-quarter kickoff return during Friday night's game at Jackson High School. The Mules' A.J. McDonald (48) was also ready to assist on the play. JACKSON -- It may have been a little cold at Jackson's football field for Friday night's game against Poplar Bluff, but it was a perfect night for the state-ranked Indians...
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DRAGONS SCORCH BLUE JAYS 41-0, WIN TITLE
(High School Sports ~ 11/08/97)
CHARLESTON -- Last year, big plays killed Ste. Genevieve High's football team during its district showdown with Charleston to end the regular season. Friday night, Ste. Genevieve put the clamps on Charleston's big-play potential and coasted to a 41-0 victory over the host Blue Jays...
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LEOPOLD, BERNIE ADVANCE TO STATE TITLE MATCHES
(High School Sports ~ 11/08/97)
WARRENSBURG -- Leopold and Bernie will both play for Missouri state high school volleyball championships today. Leopold went 2-0-1 in pool play Friday. The Lady Wildcats (27-4-2) will take on Smithton at 1:30 p.m. today at Central Missouri State University for the Class 1A state championship...
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ST. VINCENT HOLDS OFF GAME CHAFFEE 13-7 IN DOUBLE OT
(High School Sports ~ 11/08/97)
CHAFFEE -- The Chaffee Red Devils may have finished the season with a 2-8 record, but they definitely went out kicking. Playing heavy favorite St. Vincent Friday night, Chaffee took the Class 1A, District 1 champions to double overtime before falling 13-7...
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CAYSA DRAWS 89 TEAMS TO CLASSIC
(High School Sports ~ 11/08/97)
The largest soccer tournament ever in Cape Girardeau will begin today at Shawnee Soccer Park. Eighty-nine teams and about 1,500 players will participate on 14 fields in the ninth annual Cape Area Youth Soccer Association Fall Classic, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Southeast Missourian...
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THAD STUBBS
(Obituary ~ 11/08/97)
Thad Stubbs, 90, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Nov. 6, 1997, at his home. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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CHARLES BERRY
(Obituary ~ 11/08/97)
SCOTT CITY -- Charles Eugene Berry, 67, of Scott City died Thursday, Nov. 6, 1997, at his home. He was born May 8, 1930, in St. Louis, son of Homer Cecil and Gladys C. Decker Berry. Berry was a cabin attendant with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He moved to Scott City 25 years ago from St. Louis...
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PAMELA THORN
(Obituary ~ 11/08/97)
Funeral service for Pamela J. Thorn of Cape Girardeau will be held at 11 a.m. today at Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill. The Revs. John Gregory and Fred Ritter will officiate, with burial in Bollinger County Memorial Park Cemetery. Thorn, 38, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 1997, at Southeast Missouri Hospital...
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ALFRED CRANDALL SR.
(Obituary ~ 11/08/97)
FARMINGTON -- Alfred Leroy Crandall Sr., 81, of Farmington died Thursday, Nov. 6, 1997, at Parkland Health Center. He was born Sept. 20, 1916, in Springfield, Mass., son of Alfred and Rosemond Parker Crandall. He married Mamie Elders. Crandall was a supervisor at Farmington State Hospital 25 years, retiring in 1983. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II...
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BIRTHS
(Births ~ 11/08/97)
Son to David Wayne and Kathy Jo Fitzpatrick of Sikeston, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:48 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 1997. Name, Dylan Wayne. Weight, 3 pounds 6 ounces. First child. Mrs. Fitzpatrick is the former Kathy Harding, daughter of Allen and Wanda Harding of Fredericktown. She is a sales associate at Horner-Rausch Optical Superstore. Fitzpatrick is the son of Bill and Grace Fitzpatrick of Sikeston. He is a sales associate at Barton's Lumber Co...
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LOUISE EMMENDORFER
(Obituary ~ 11/08/97)
She was born July 28, 1931, in St. Louis, the daughter of James Nelson and Sarah Florence Coogan Nelson. She married William Morris on June 10, 1948. He died July 27, 1971. She then married Gregory D. Emmendorfer in 1961. He died June 6, 1996. She was a driver for Meyer Bus Line, driving a school bus in Perry County. She was a member of the Perryville C.B. Club and had served as a past president...
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