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AUTISTIC TEEN-AGER HAS GIFTED MEMORY
(Local News ~ 03/26/98)
Taylor Crowe can play almost any melody on the piano after hearing it just once. Music teacher Beverly Reece has been giving the autistic Cape Girardeau teen private piano lessons for about a year. When he came to her, he could already pick out tunes on the piano but played so quickly the music was almost unrecognizable...
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CAR SEAT CHECKUP SATURDAY
(Local News ~ 03/26/98)
The Cape Girardeau Area Safe Kids Coalition and Coad Chevrolet will offer a free car-seat safety checkup from 1 to 4 Saturday afternoon at Coad Chevrolet, 517 S. Kingshighway. Trained technicians will check to make sure car seats are installed properly...
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ANOTHER WAY OF COMMUNICATING: BRIDGING THE GAP OF AUTISM WITH MUSIC
(Local News ~ 03/26/98)
Imagine a world in which everything is shrieking. The low hum of a refrigerator becomes as unbearable as a jackhammer in your kitchen. Some say this is what living with autism is like, forcing those with the disability to shut down their external senses in order just to cope...
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STUDENTS GET HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE AT HEALTH-CARE EVENT
(Local News ~ 03/26/98)
Third- and fourth-graders donned surgical masks, hats and gloves to get a close-up look at the human brain Wednesday morning. "This is how we dress when we do surgery," Dr. Scott Gibbs, a Cape Girardeau neurosurgeon, told students. Students had a chance to actually hold the brain after learning about its different functions...
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UNIVERSITY: REGENTS OK SIKESTON CENTER ON CONDITIONS
(Local News ~ 03/26/98)
Southeast Missouri State University's Board of Regents Wednesday approved design plans for a $4.5 million Sikeston Area Higher Education Center despite uncertainty over local funding for the project. Board president Don Dickerson and regent Loretta Walker questioned if regents should approve building plans when Sikeston has yet to raise the local match needed to proceed with the project...
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LAND ACQUIRED FROM CAPE SCHOOL DISTRICT
(Local News ~ 03/26/98)
Southeast Missouri State University has agreed to buy a 17-acre tract from the Cape Girardeau School District at a cost of $250,000. The university plans to build two soccer fields and tennis courts on the undeveloped land, situated on the northwest corner of North Sprigg and Bertling...
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RUSSIAN NEWS TEAM SEEKS CAPE'S MIDDLE CLASS FOR DOCUMENTARY
(Local News ~ 03/26/98)
What Russian videographer Nick Kupriyanov knew of America he learned from American movies, a number of which seem to begin with a scene flying over New York City. But last week, Kupriyanov saw New York firsthand and from the ground up. "Now I see it from the point of view of one who stands under the skyscrapers," he said. "It's like a fairy tale."...
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LETTERS FROM HOME: READYING FOR WHATEVER WHILE MISSING OUT ON THE HERE AND NOW
(Column ~ 03/26/98)
March 26, 1998 Dear Leslie, "Attention. Here and now, boys," a mynah bird in the trees intones at the beginning of Aldous Huxley's novel "Island." Attention. "That's what you always forget, isn't it?" a little island girl explains to a shipwrecked sailor. "I mean, you forget to pay attention to what's happening. And that's the same as not being here and now."...
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DESPITE QUESTIONS, CANDIDATES FOR ADVANCE SCHOOL BOARD TO KEEP THEIR NAMES ON BALLOT
(Local News ~ 03/26/98)
If candidates for public office don't complete all the paperwork requirements by the designated deadline, they're disqualified from the competition, right? Not exactly. Although the Missouri Ethics Commission is authorized by Missouri law to receive and review complaints alleging violations of Missouri statutes regarding conflict of interest, lobbying and campaign finance disclosure laws, actual enforcement for any violations is left largely in the hands of local elections authorities such as the county clerk.. ...
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CAPITALIZING ON REGIONAL ASSETS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOPIC OF FORUM
(Local News ~ 03/26/98)
METROPOLIS, Ill. -- Metropolis officials will discus how they have used revenue sources available to their community through riverboat gambling during the annual Quinstate Economic Development Forum, to be held at Merv Griffin Theater in Metropolis Ill. next week...
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LETTERS: BARS CAN HELP PROMOTE SAFE DRIVING
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/26/98)
To the editor: Thanks to the Missourian for its strong stand opposing drinking and riving. Even one alcohol-related injury or fatality is too many. Bars serving alcohol might do their part to promote driver sobriety by offering their customers the use of a Breathalyzer. ...
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NEW JERSEY JUDGES HAVEN'T LEARNED SCOUTING IS PART OF PARENTING
(Column ~ 03/26/98)
In Dale vs. Boy Scouts of America, the New Jersey Court of Appeals ruled that the Boy Scouts are a "place of public accommodation" and have no right to bar homosexuals from being Scout leaders. This case is based on the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. It does not require the Boy Scouts to admit homosexuals in Missouri...
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AUTO THEFTS: SIMPLE STEPS CAN HELP
(Editorial ~ 03/26/98)
Even though the number of auto thefts last year in Cape Girardeau was the lowest in the past five years, the value of the 102 stolen vehicles was more than half a million dollars. In addition to the inconvenience and expense when a car is stolen, there are other ramifications...
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ILLINOIS DABBLES WITH RELIGIOUS RIGHTS
(Editorial ~ 03/26/98)
In Illinois, state senators have been considering a bill that would bar state and local governments from interfering with a person's right to practice religion. The need is questionable for such a state law, which is modeled on a 1993 federal law that was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court...
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LETTERS: WHEN IN SHADOW OF CROSS, PRAY
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/26/98)
To the editor: As Easter draws near, our thoughts focus on the cross and upon our risen Savior. It's a time to rejoice and sing the chorus, "He's alive." Nevertheless, prior to this holy week the storms of life will continue to rage. Many will be experiencing sorrow and deep distress. For them, the Easter message will seem like those faraway places from a long time ago. I call this living in the shadow of the cross...
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LETTERS: ALL AROUND US, STANDARDS ARE LOWER
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/26/98)
To the editor: I have been following the controversy regarding school funding, and my opinion is that the symptoms are being address, not the real problem. The problem is grade creep, lack of enforced standards and the notion that mediocre is outstanding. Everyone passes and moves on regardless. How can three newspaper pages of students make the honor roll? Why do colleges have to offer remedial classes to freshmen? The answer is inflation...
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SOUTHEAST FOOTBALL SPRINGING TO ACTION
(College Sports ~ 03/26/98)
Coming off 4-7 and 3-8 records the last two years, Southeast Missouri State University football coach John Mumford is hoping a spirited spring practice session is just what the Indians need to offer a good jump-start into the 1998 season. Spring drills for the Indians begin Friday and will culminate with the annual spring intrasquad game on April 25. NCAA guidelines allow for 15 spring practices...
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WARREN WREAKS HAVOC ON BEARS
(College Sports ~ 03/26/98)
How do you spell hero? For Southeast Missouri State University's baseball team on Wednesday, the spelling went like this: P-H-I-L W-A-R-R-E-N. Warren, a sophomore outfielder who had done little to distinguish himself during his still-brief Southeast career, took a major step toward changing that when the Indians played host to powerful Southwest Missouri State in a doubleheader at Capaha Field...
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RINGWALD K's 15 IN NO-HITTER
(High School Sports ~ 03/26/98)
CHAFFEE -- With about 15 scouts clustered behind the backstop -- many with radar guns pointed at him -- Cape Girardeau Central High senior left-hander Craig Ringwald could have been a bit nervous. Instead he threw a no-hitter. In five innings Ringwald struck out 15 batters as Central bombed Chaffee 15-0 in a 10-run-rule-shortened game Wednesday at Harmon Field. It was both teams' season opener...
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OTAHKIANS SWEEP TWINBILL FROM SLU
(College Sports ~ 03/26/98)
ST. LOUIS -- Southeast Missouri State University's softball team, which had suffered two losses in its last three decisions, bounced back Wednesday by winning a doubleheader from host St. Louis University. The Otahkians prevailed 5-2 and 12-1 to improve their record to 13-5...
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STUCKEY'S DRAMATIC HR LIFTS KELLY TO WIN
(High School Sports ~ 03/26/98)
BENTON -- Kelly High's baseball team, which finished third in last year's Class 2A state tournament, opened the 1998 season in style Wednesday by slipping past visiting Sikeston 4-3 in eight innings. All-Stater Denver Stuckey, playing in front of several professional scouts, belted a leadoff home run in the bottom of the eighth to end the contest...
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MARY DUNKIN
(Obituary ~ 03/26/98)
ANNA, Ill. -- Mary Dunkin, 90, of Anna died Wednesday, March 25, 1998, at Jonesboro Health Care Center in Jonesboro. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Crain Funeral Home in Anna.
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RUBY LIPE
(Obituary ~ 03/26/98)
OLIVE BRANCH, Ill. -- Ruby M. Lipe, 80, of Olive Branch died Wednesday, March 25, 1998, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms.
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CHARLES RIVES
(Obituary ~ 03/26/98)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Charles E. Rives, 83, of Cairo died Wednesday, March 25, 1998, at Daystar Care Center. He was born Nov. 28, 1914, in Pulaski, son of John Edward and Essie Curry Rives. He and Guelda Glaab were married Dec. 2, 1939. Rives had owned and operated drug stores in Mounds and Tamms. He was a member of First Southern Baptist Church...
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ANNA MYERS
(Obituary ~ 03/26/98)
PERRYVILLE -- Anna Marie Myers, 73, of Perryville died Tuesday, March 24, 1998, in Perryville. She was born Jan. 20, 1925, in Iron County, daughter of Amby and Sarah DeBoard Middleton. She and Homer Myers were married Dec. 4, 1946. He died Dec. 6, 1989...
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ALPHONSE O'ROURKE
(Obituary ~ 03/26/98)
CHARLESTON -- Funeral Mass for Alphonse Francis O'Rourke of Charleston will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Henry's Catholic Church. The Rev. Rich Lause will officiate, with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at McMikle Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. today. A prayer service will be held at 6:30...
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FRANK ORR
(Obituary ~ 03/26/98)
ORAN -- Frank Vernon Orr, 76, of Oran died Wednesday, March 25, 1998, at his home. He was born Sept. 2, 1921, in Corona, Tenn., son of John Biffle and Myrtle Iva Osbon Orr. Orr was retired from General Foods in Orlando, Fla., and had been a groundskeeper for the Boston Red Sox in Winter Haven, Fla...
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NELLIE BRENNECKE
(Obituary ~ 03/26/98)
Graveside service for Nellie L. Brennecke of Cape Girardeau will be held at 3 p.m. today at Zion United Methodist Cemetery at Old Appleton. The Rev. Janet Hopkins will officiate. McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson is in charge of arrangements. Brennecke, 85, died Wednesday, March 25, 1998, at Southeast Missouri Hospital...
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ELOISE ZIMMERMAN
(Obituary ~ 03/26/98)
SCOTT CITY -- Funeral for Eloise Zimmerman of Scott City will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City. The Rev. Bill Dickey will officiate, with burial in Lightner Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel after 6 p.m. today...
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MATTIE DIXON
(Obituary ~ 03/26/98)
Mattie Dixon, 90, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, March 25, 1998, at Heartland Care and Rehab Center. She was born Sept. 13, 1907, in Advance. She first married Robert Starnes, and later married Mr. Dixon. Dixon had been a sewing machine operator at Ralph Edwards Sportswear and at Florsheim Shoe Co. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church...
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CHARLES COFER
(Obituary ~ 03/26/98)
Charles Norval Cofer, 81, of Albuquerque, N.M., died Saturday, March 14, 1998, at his home. A native of Cape Girardeau, he received an associate degree from Southeast Missouri State University in 1937, a masters from the University of Iowa, and doctorate in 1940 from Brown University...
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HELEN WELCH
(Obituary ~ 03/26/98)
Helen Welch, 81, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, March 24, 1998, at Heartland Care and Rehab Center. She was born March 4, 1917, in Dongola, Mo., daughter of Walter A. and Maude Reitman Bidewell. She first married Phillip Stiles in 1949 in St. Louis County. He died in 1963. She later married Thomas Welch July 18, 1980, in Blytheville, Ark. He died July 14, 1994...
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BIRTHS
(Births ~ 03/26/98)
Daughter to Ty and Jennifer Turner of Bentonville, Ark., born at home, 4:50 p.m. Friday, March 13, 1998. Name, Livia Jade. Weight, 10 pounds 12 ounces. First child. Mrs. Turner is the former Jennifer Eisenhauer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eisenhauer of Daisy. Turner is the son of Terry Turner of Rico, Colo. He is employed in the warehouse division at Wal-Mart in Bentonville...
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RICHARD N. RENFROW
(Obituary ~ 03/26/98)
Richard N. Renfrow, 72, of Cape Girardeau died suddenly Tuesday, March 24, 1998 at his home. He was born Jan. 24, 1926, son of Brigadier General Louis H. Renfrow and Ruth Kelso Renfrow. He married Edith Josephine Boutin on March 8, 1952 in Cape Girardeau, MO.Mr. ...
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