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Dr. Grow: Sowing seeds: Fall is best time to plant new grass seeds
(Column ~ 09/09/98)
A seed spreader can be used to distribute new grass seeds evenly over the ground. When is the best time to overseed cool season grasses in my lawn? If I've been asked this question once, I've been asked it thousands of times. Here is the answer:The best time to overseed cool season grasses is in the fall of the year...
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LETTERS: ALLENVILLE NEEDS SOME ATTENTION
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/09/98)
To the editor: This is regarding the village of Allenville, which is approximately 15 miles south of Cape Girardeau. Just how would we go about getting some attention in this village? When I was a child, Allenville was a thriving village. It had three trains running daily. ...
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RUST COMMENTARY: A BUSY WEEKEND IN THE BIG CITY
(Column ~ 09/09/98)
Labor Day weekend I concluded some business in western and mid-Missouri before flying into the Spirit of St. Louis Airport to meet Wendy who had driven son JON to Lambert Field to catch a flight to Boston. It was a big weekend in St. Louis. The Japanese Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden is always a must stop. Likewise the lamb-shank dinner at the GREEK Church Festival Days...
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SPEAKOUT
(Speak Out ~ 09/09/98)
I NOTICED with interest Bond's, Ashcroft's, Emerson's and our local people's great efforts to stop voter fraud. I applaud them. However, I'd like to know when Ashcroft, Bond, Emerson and our local people plan to have campaign-finance reform. Where's that package, people? That's a sister to voter fraud: having our representatives and senators bought off. Where's the plan, people?...
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COFFEE SPEAKER TO DISCUSS ELECTION
(Local News ~ 09/09/98)
Missouri Secretary of State Rebecca Cook will discuss upcoming ballot issues during the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce's September coffee meeting Friday at 7:30 a.m. at the Show Me Center. The monthly First Friday event is being held the second Friday because of the Labor Day holiday...
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B.W. HARRISON TO RECEIVE AWARD
(Local News ~ 09/09/98)
Southeast Missouri State University supporter B.W. Harrison will receive the school's Vandiver Show Me State Award on Dec. 12. The Cape Girardeau man will accept the award during the university's winter commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. in the Show Me Center...
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LETTERS: LETTER IDENTIFIED WRONG SISTER
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/09/98)
To the editor: In response to Ervin Arnzen Jr.'s cruel letter to the editor Sept. 2, he seems to be picking on Tony Heckemeyer's sister, Penny, indicating she "works on his campaign." As Penny's friends, church family and acquaintances in this community already realize, Penny has not been well for some time and is presently in Barnes Hospital. ...
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COUNCIL OKs CHURCH PERMIT IN FIRST READING
(Local News ~ 09/09/98)
The Cape Girardeau City Council approved a special-use permit for construction of a Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall on Lexington Avenue. The council voted unanimously Tuesday night to grant the permit, requested by Ruth A. and Earl H. Norman and the North Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. The site for the new building is at Lexington and Steven Drive in a single-family residential district...
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JACKSON BOARD TAPS HALL FOR COUNCIL JOB
(Local News ~ 09/09/98)
JACKSON -- Banker and former Planning and Zoning Commission chairman Larry Hall was appointed to the Jackson Board of Aldermen Tuesday night. Mayor Paul Sander lauded Hall's "experience and common-sense qualities" in making the appointment, which the board unanimously approved...
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COUNTY PARK NATURE CENTER PUT ON AGENDA
(Local News ~ 09/09/98)
Missouri Conservation Commission members will consider a proposed nature center in Cape Girardeau County North Park at a meeting later this month. "I have a very good feeling about this project," said Cape Girardeau County Presiding Commissioner Gerald Jones. "I think we're going to lose a little grass, but we're going to gain one heck of a facility."...
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STRANGER THAN FICTION: THE LABOR DAY BARBECUE: WHO'S GOING TO MAN THE GRILL?
(Column ~ 09/09/98)
It wasn't that Mom didn't like me. She just loved a good barbecue and didn't have time to do it herself. It's Sunday. Tomorrow will mark the first time I've held a two-pronged, meat-stabbing fork in about 11 years. I'm scared. It seemed like a good idea at the time, inviting four couples over for a Labor Day barbecue. We were all sitting around a table at our favorite watering hole, and one bright-eyed young woman piped up and said we should barbecue on the beach...
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IRS CHANGES TAX CLAIM TO MCGWIRE HOME RUN BALL
(Local News ~ 09/09/98)
The Internal Revenue Service struck out with baseball fans and politicians when it initially said baseball fans could be taxed if they gave back a Mark McGwire home run ball. Faced with stinging criticism from the White House on down Tuesday, the IRS reversed itself...
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MADISON COUNTY MAN KILLED AFTER STRUCK BY TRUCK
(Local News ~ 09/09/98)
JUNCTION CITY -- A Madison County man was killed early Tuesday when his bicycle was hit by a pickup truck on Highway OO. Donald Stacey, 27, of Fredericktown was pronounced dead at the scene on Highway OO, 2.7 miles north of Junction City. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Stacey was struck when his bicycle darted in front of a northbound truck driven by Daniel L. Finch, 41, of Fredericktown...
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COACH'S CORNER: AFTER OPENING WIN, INDIANS GEAR FOR ISU
(College Sports ~ 09/09/98)
Many thanks to those who stayed with us until the end of our 23-18 season-opening win over Truman State last Thursday. As stated in the week prior to the game, too often we categorize teams by their label (i.e., Division II or Division III). Truman State is a very well-coached and hard-nosed football team. They have a winning tradition and playoff experience. They showed all of that...
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BRIEFLY: WALKER MAKES ONE TACKLE; RUBIO SEES NO ACTION
(College Sports ~ 09/09/98)
Marquis Walker saw action but Angel Rubio did not as the two former Southeast Missouri State University football stars began the 1998 NFL season Sunday. Walker, a cornerback for the Oakland Raiders who is in his third season in the NFL, saw considerable action and was credited with one tackle during a 28-8 loss to Kansas City...
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AREA BRIEFS: LITTLE INDIANS FLAG FOOTBALL CLINIC
(High School Sports ~ 09/09/98)
The Noon Optimist of Jackson will sponsor the Little Indians Flag Football Clinic, which will begin on Sept. 19 and run through Oct. 31. The clinic is open to boys and girls in Grades 3-6. Registration will be held Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Breadeaux Pisa (1250 Old Cape Rd.) in Jackson. Registration fee is $15...
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AREA BRIEFS: SIXTH ANNUAL KID'S FEST
(High School Sports ~ 09/09/98)
The Sixth annual Kid's Fest will be held Sept. 12 at Capaha Park. Events will include a Toddler Trot for those 2 and under; Mighty Mites, a 50-yard dash for 3- and 4-year-olds; Speedy Sprinters, a 75-yard dash for 5 and-6-year-olds; and Radical Runners, a 100-yard dash for children 7 to 9...
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AREA BRIEFS: 11TH ANNUAL WOMEN'S DISTANCE FESTIVAL
(High School Sports ~ 09/09/98)
The 11th annual Women's Distance Festival will be held Sept. 12 at Park Shelter No. 4 at Capaha Park. The event will begin a 8 a.m. with a 1-mile walk/run and a 3.1-mile walk and a 3.1-mile run. There will be divisions from 10-and under to over 70. Childcare will be available during the event...
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BULLDOGS CALL ON 'A' GAME LATE FOR 'W' OVER TIGERS
(High School Sports ~ 09/09/98)
Notre Dame saved its "A" game for the second half, but still managed a 3-2 win over Cape Girardeau Central Tuesday at the old Notre Dame soccer field. Zach Miller and Chris Dirnberger scored in the second half to propel the Bulldogs (3-1) past the Tigers (1-4)...
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AREA BRIEFS: PARKS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION MIXED SCRAMBLE
(High School Sports ~ 09/09/98)
The Cape Parks Development Foundation Mixed Scramble will be held Oct. 3-4 at Jaycees Municipal Golf Course. Entry fee is $80 per team and will have an entry deadline of Sept. 30. The field will be limited to 50 teams. Prizes will be cash payouts. For more information, call 334-2031...
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AREA BRIEFS: CAPE GATORS TO HOLD FALL SIGN UPS
(High School Sports ~ 09/09/98)
The Cape Gators swim team will hold its fall sign ups Sept. 9-11 at Capaha Pool from 5-7 p.m.. The team is open to boys and girls ages 6 years through college.
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AREA BRIEFS: BENT CREEK GOLF CLINIC
(High School Sports ~ 09/09/98)
A two-day golf clinic will be held Sept. 12-13 at Bent Creek Golf Course. The clinic, which will address club fitting, swing technique and the mental game, will be led by LPGA professional Judy Williams Johnson. She will be assisted by U.S. certified golf instructor Harry Gueth and Arena Golf manager Jack Pettet...
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JACKSON KICKERS BLANK POPLAR BLUFF
(High School Sports ~ 09/09/98)
JACKSON -- As Spencer Knowlan provided the pop, Jackson goalkeeper Paul Johns blanked visiting Poplar Bluff 2-0 Tuesday. Knowlan scored a goal in each half. The second score came on an assist from Nathan Windeknecht. The shutout was Johns' third this season for the 4-1 Indians. Johns' effort offset what Jackson coach Bonnie Knowlan said was a lackluster performance. "We didn't play as smooth as we could have," she said...
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LEROY GUYOTT
(Obituary ~ 09/09/98)
PERRYVILLE -- LeRoy Francis Guyott, 83, of Perryville died Monday, Sept. 7, 1998, at Missouri Veterans Home. He was born May 2, 1915, in Perry County, son of Louis F. and Ida Tucker Guyott. He and Maud Cissell were married May 26, 1943. She died Jan. 13, 1979...
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IRENE NAES
(Obituary ~ 09/09/98)
CAMPBELL -- Funeral for Irene Naes of Campbell will be held at 11 a.m. today at the United Methodist Church. The Rev. Ruth Edwards will officiate, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Landess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Naes, 86, died Sunday, Sept. 6, 1998, at Malden Nursing Center in Malden...
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ALVINA LOBERG
(Obituary ~ 09/09/98)
PERRYVILLE -- Alvina Loberg, 93, of Perryville died Sunday, Sept. 6, 1998, at Perry County Memorial Hospital. She was born Aug. 29, 1905, at Yount, daughter of F. Ernst and Johanna Brickhaus Yamnitz. She and Dr. Sherman Loberg were married June 30, 1930. He died May 3, 1991...
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HELEN COFFMAN
(Obituary ~ 09/09/98)
ANNA, Ill. -- Funeral for Helen M. Coffman of Anna was held Tuesday at Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home in Anna. The Rev. Tom Miller officiated, with burial in Anna Cemetery. Coffman, 85, died Sunday, Sept. 6, 1998, at Jonesboro Health Care Center. She was born Nov. 18, 1912, in Cobden, daughter of Grant and Lucy Henderson Cochran. She and Charles T. Coffman were married in September 1931, in Anna. He died Dec. 18, 1984...
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LEOMA CURETON
(Obituary ~ 09/09/98)
MARBLE HILL -- Funeral for Leoma Elizabeth Cureton of Bay, formerly of Marble Hill, will be held at 2 p.m. today at Hutchings Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Clinton Massa will officiate, with burial in Old Union Cemetery at Bessville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until service time...
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RUBY LAMBERT
(Obituary ~ 09/09/98)
SIKESTON -- Ruby Lambert, 87, of Sikeston died Monday, Sept. 7, 1998, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. She was born May 22, 1911, at Lilbourn, daughter of Mose and Rachael Shaver. She and Robert D. Lambert were married Sept. 4, 1927, in Cairo, Ill. He died April 22, 1993...
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GEORGE WHITE
(Obituary ~ 09/09/98)
PERRYVILLE -- George F. White, 90, of Perryville died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 1998, in Perryville. He was born Oct. 8, 1907, in Dalton, Ark., son of James R. and Henry Lee Brooks White. He and Jettie B. Reynolds were married Jan. 7, 1929. She died June 10, 1970...
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ELMER LUDWIG
(Obituary ~ 09/09/98)
RISCO -- Elmer C. Ludwig, 101, of Risco died Monday, Sept. 7, 1998, at Ridgeview Manor Nursing Center in Malden. He was born Feb. 24, 1897, at Pocahontas, son of Charles and Josephine Dambach Ludwig. He and Maudie Schrader were married Jan. 2, 1927, at Bloomfield. She died March 8, 1982...
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CLARICE MCMULLIN
(Obituary ~ 09/09/98)
A memorial service for Clarice Ouita Harrelson McMullin of Cape Girardeau will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church. Funeral and entombment was Aug. 15 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Cedar Hill. McMullin, 84, died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1998, at the home of a daughter in High Ridge...
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LOVAH SNELL
(Obituary ~ 09/09/98)
THEBES, Ill. -- Lovah Snell, 89, of Thebes died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 1998, at Jackson Manor in Jackson, Mo. Ford and Sons Sprigg Street Chapel in Cape Girardeau, Mo., is in charge of arrangements.
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JAMES SHANK JR.
(Obituary ~ 09/09/98)
JACKSON -- James E. Shank Jr., 74, of Belleville, Ill., died Monday, Sept. 7, 1998, at Castlehaven Nursing Home in Swansea, Ill. He was born Nov. 9, 1923, in Syracuse, Ohio, son of James E. and Gretchen Wadsworth Shank Sr. He married Evelyn Roewe. Shank had worked at Hunter Packing Co. and Missouri Pipe Fitting in St. Louis. He had also been a basketball referee at local schools and the teen center. He was a member of St. Augustine of Canterbury Church in Belleville...
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JACKSON TO STUDY WATER SYSTEM
(Local News ~ 09/09/98)
JACKSON -- The city is going to find out how much drinking water it should need over the next five years and the type of projects that will be required to deliver the water. On Tuesday, the Board of Aldermen approved an agreement with Burns & McDonnell, a Kansas City-based engineering firm that will create a computer model of the city's water distribution and supply network...
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JACKSON BOARD OF ALDERMEN
(Local News ~ 09/09/98)
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 City Hall Special meeting Action items Power and Light Committee -- Accepted the resignation of Alderman Jack Piepenbrok effective Tuesday. -- Approving mayor's nomination of Alderman Kerry Hoffman as acting president of the Board of Aldermen...
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ASK JACKSON
(Local News ~ 09/09/98)
The Southeast Missourian asked people about the attention surrounding a new home-run record in major league baseball. Bob Deneke: "I've got tickets for the game tonight (Tuesday) that I ordered two weeks ago. It's one of those things people do. I think they overdo it, but I'm interested in seeing McGwire break the record."...
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