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Dr. Grow: Understanding fertilizers can help your garden grow
(Column ~ 03/24/99)
Last week I was at the bank, a friend of mine said, "I've got a question to ask you about fertilizer. How come there are so many kinds on the market? Can you use the outdoor fertilizer on indoor plants? Can I use acid-loving fertilizer on plants other than on azaleas? What is the difference between regular fertilizers and so-called organic forms?"...
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LETTERS: GOOD SAMARITANS OFFER ROAD HELP
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/24/99)
To the editor: I wish to take this opportunity to inform your readers about the Good Samaritan who resides in your area. My 90-year-old mother and I met this caring young man on Feb. 26 when we were traveling north to St. Louis on I-55. I don't remember the exit number, but it was across from the Diebold Orchards area south of Cape Girardeau. ...
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AREA BANDS TO GATHER FOR FESTIVAL
(Local News ~ 03/24/99)
Students from 23 area high schools will participate in the District Music Festival Thursday through Saturday at Central High School and Southeast Missouri State University. On Thursday, six bands will perform at the Central Auditorium, beginning at 6 p.m...
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UNIVERSITY BAND TO PERFORM IN SCOTLAND
(Local News ~ 03/24/99)
Against the backdrop of historic Edinburgh Castle in Scotland, the Southeast Missouri State University marching band will perform at a month-long music festival. Southeast's Golden Eagles Marching Band is the second U.S. university marching band to perform in the 50-year history of the event...
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HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS WILL BE AT UNIVERSITY
(Local News ~ 03/24/99)
Five survivors of the Holocaust will participate in a panel discussion, and one of them will make an individual presentation as part of Southeast Missouri State University's observance of Holocaust Remembrance Week. Harry Burger, author of the book "Biancastella: A Jewish Partisan in World War II" will make a keynote Common Hour presentation from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. on April 21. The presentation is titled, "Resistance, Rescue and Remembrance."...
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NEWSPAPER OFFERS INTERNET CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS
(Local News ~ 03/24/99)
The Southeast Missourian and Southeast Missouri State University will co-sponsor a beginning Internet class in April. A number of openings remain in the beginners class, which will be held the night of April 13 from 7 to 9 in Dempster Hall on the Southeast campus. Each class is limited to 38 people, since each person will have a computer...
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LIMBAUGH COMMENTARY: READ OUR LIPS: NO NEW SPENDING
(Column ~ 03/24/99)
The Wall Street Journal reported Friday that the GOP-led Congress is counting on a midyear jump in federal budget surplus projections for the next decade (exclusive of Social Security revenue) "to free them from their commitment to spending caps." Pressure will mount as the surplus increases...
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SPEAKOUT
(Speak Out ~ 03/24/99)
TO THINK a federal mandate would force small children to be bussed all over the place out of their neighborhoods to satisfy politicians and greed is just too ridiculous. Those who do not wish their children being bused all over the city should sell their homes and move and leave it to the politicians and federal greed. Better to give up federal money and strings attached than be forced and dictated to by the federal government. This issue should be voted on to get the input of all citizens...
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UNFUNDED MANDATES CONTINUE TO BURDEN
(Editorial ~ 03/24/99)
The federal government loves programs -- lots of programs. It just doesn't like to pay for them. All too often state governments are left holding the bag for millions upon billions of dollars in unfunded federal mandates. Years ago, the mandates were tied to dollars. For example, federal revenue sharing allowed counties to accomplish many infrastructure and other improvements. But as the federal deficit increased, the states began carrying more and more of the financial burden...
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LETTERS: SINGING THE PRAISES OF SOLAR HOMES
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/24/99)
To the editor: As firm believers in the pleasure and value of solar energy, we applaud the Journet-Conway choice of home construction. Seventeen years ago, we started our passively heated solar home. Everyone told us we were crazy and would freeze to death. It was as though we had to prove all over again that Earth was not flat. After three years of dedicated owner-builder construction, we moved into the house. We have 2,000 square feet kept toasty warm thanks to the sun and two cords of wood...
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LETTERS: PROUD OF COUNTRY'S HELP FOR NEEDY
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/24/99)
To the editor: I am a 15-year-old student at Scott City High School. I have always been interested in the welfare program of this country, and I feel the need to express my opinion. Since 1965, this country has spent more than $3.5 trillion on easing the disadvantages of the poor. I do take pride that my country thinks of this as such an important issues to spend $3.5 trillion on it in 34 years...
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7TH GRADERS MUST GET HEPATITIS SHOTS; DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH NOW REQUIRES THE VACCINE
(Local News ~ 03/24/99)
Sixth-graders in Cape Girardeau County will be lining up for shots next week. When school starts in the fall, all seventh-graders must have been immunized against hepatitis B, a liver disease. The Missouri Department of Health is changing the rule, which has been filed with the secretary of state's office...
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SCHOOL LUNCHES CHANGING
(Local News ~ 03/24/99)
School officials are replacing the meat, potatoes, green beans and bread that have been standard lunch fare for the past 50 years with more creative menus to meet federal dietary guidelines. At the same time, they are working hard to maintain meal appeal to students...
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COMMITTEE WILL EXPLORE MAIN STREET PROJECT HERE
(Local News ~ 03/24/99)
Judith Lang, a downtown merchant and former president of the Downtown Merchants Association, heads a six-person steering committee named this week to determine proceedings leading to development of a Main Street program for Cape Girardeau. "This is not a permanent committee," said Lang. "This is a core group to determine where we need to go from here and what we have to do to get on with a Main Street program."...
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EMERSON TO REMARRY NEXT YEAR
(Local News ~ 03/24/99)
U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson plans to tie the knot again. Emerson, 48, plans to marry Ronald C. Gladney, a 50-year-old St. Louis lawyer, early next year in Cape Girardeau. It will be the second marriage for both. Emerson announced her marriage plans during a telephone conference call to reporters...
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STRANGER THAN FICTION: PUTTING PRIDE ASIDE AT THE GROCERY STORE
(Column ~ 03/24/99)
There are times when you pray not to run into your friends. There's an American Express commercial out right now that features Jerry Seinfeld buying all manner of embarrassing items at the pharmacy without batting an eye. The man stole my material. Last week, that was my life...
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EMERSON OPPOSES U.S. INVOLVEMENT IN KOSOVO
(Local News ~ 03/24/99)
U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson opposes sending American troops to Kosovo. Emerson said Tuesday that President Clinton shouldn't send U.S. ground troops to the troubled region. Emerson was on the losing side of a recent House vote that clears the way for the president to take military action against the Serbs. The Cape Girardeau Republican said she would prefer to see European troops deployed as part of any NATO action...
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JEREMY'S SPOKEN: INDIANS' JOHNSON LETS HIS LETHAL BAT SPEAK FOR ITSELF
(College Sports ~ 03/24/99)
Getting Jeremy Johnson to talk about himself is almost as much trouble as opposing pitchers have had trying to get him out so far this season. Johnson, while extremely polite and personable, is about as humble as a standout athlete can be. So leave it to Mark Hogan, Johnson's baseball coach at Southeast Missouri State University, to sing his star player's virtues...
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CAIRO'S NESBY SUBJECT OF NCAA INVESTIGATION
(High School Sports ~ 03/24/99)
LAS VEGAS -- The NCAA made it official Tuesday, telling UNLV its basketball program is once again under investigation for possible recruiting and other violations. A visit by investigators to the UNLV campus last week led to a letter from the NCAA notifying UNLV officials that it will launch a preliminary inquiry into several allegations surrounding coach Bill Bayno's program...
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JANET RESIGNS AS COACH AT ND
(High School Sports ~ 03/24/99)
Chris Janet, athletic director at Notre Dame High School, told the Southeast Missourian Tuesday night that he will not coach basketball next year after eight seasons at the Bulldog helm. Janet said he voluntarily stepped down to concentrate his efforts on the overall athletic program...
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BRIEFLY: SEMO TRACK ATHLETES SHINE AT MEET
(College Sports ~ 03/24/99)
Several Southeast Missouri State University track and field athletes fared extremely well during the Southern Mississippi Relays held Saturday. Lutricia Purham provisionally qualified for the NCAA outdoor championships in the shot put with a throw of 50 feet 9 1/4 inches. She was second in the discus at 149-8...
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BRIEFLY: SEMO SOFTBALL PLAYS AT HOME TODAY
(College Sports ~ 03/24/99)
Southeast Missouri State University's softball team will have its first home game in almost three weeks today when Saint Louis comes to Cape Girardeau for a 5 p.m. first pitch. The Otahkians are 5-10 after going 4-7 during last week's trip to California. Saint Louis is 3-21...
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AREA BRIEFS: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
(High School Sports ~ 03/24/99)
The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring a high school volleyball league for girls grades 9-12. Games will be played at the A.C. Brase Arena Building and the Osage Community Centre starting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. The league will run from June 2 through July 28...
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AREA BRIEFS: CAPE YOUTH BASEBALL REGISTRATION
(High School Sports ~ 03/24/99)
The Cape Girardeau Youth Baseball League wil holds its summer league registration on three more upcoming dates in the courtyard alongside Pasta House at West Park Mall. Registration is at the following dates and times for youths ages 6-15: March 25 (6-8 p.m.) and March 28 (1-4 p.m.)...
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AREA BRIEFS: JACKSON LIONS CLUB TO HOLD THIRD ANNUAL SCRAMBLE
(High School Sports ~ 03/24/99)
The Jackson Lions Club will hold it third annual Four-Person Scramble April 16 at Bent Creek. Registration is $60 per person and is due by April 9. Entry fee includes, greens fee, cart, lunch and prizes. The tournament begins at 12:30 p.m. with a shotgun start...
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AREA BRIEFS: SOUTHEAST AREA SPECIAL OLYMPICS TRACK AND FEILD MEET
(High School Sports ~ 03/24/99)
The Southeast Area Special Olympics Track and Field Meet will be held April 10 at the Cape Central High School track. Opening ceremonies will begin at 10 a.m. and the track events follow at 10:30. For more information, contact Penny at 334-2859. If individuals are interested in volunteering, call the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department at 335-5421...
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AREA BRIEFS: RED CROSS BAPTIST TO HOLD RUN FOR THE SON
(High School Sports ~ 03/24/99)
Red Star Baptist Church will sponsor its Run for the Son race on April 3. The 3.1-mile race, sponsored by the Cape RoadRunners, is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. For additional information, contact the church office at 335-3381.
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AREA BRIEFS: FUN BOWL SET FOR WEST PARK LANES
(High School Sports ~ 03/24/99)
The Brain Injury Resource Group of Cape Girardeau will host a Fun Bowl Saturday from 4-6 p.m. at West Park Lanes in Cape Girardeau. This fund-raiser benefits the Brain Injury Association of Missouri, a non-profit organization that provides resources and support to persons with brain injuries and their families...
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NOTRE DAME CLAIMS DEBUT IN 9 INNINGS
(High School Sports ~ 03/24/99)
SIKESTON -- Wesley Steele beat a throw to the plate on a chopper hit by Mark Ostendorf for the game-winning run as Notre Dame High's baseball team opened the season with a 4-2, nine-inning victory over host Sikeston Tuesday. Notre Dame added an insurance run on a double-play ball later in the ninth...
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AREA BRIEFS: SOFTBALL TOURNEYS IN POPLAR BLUFF
(High School Sports ~ 03/24/99)
Poplar Bluff will be the site of two upcoming softball tournament, a men's event April 17 at Hillcrest Park and a women's event April 24 at Whitley Park. Entry fee for each tournament is $85. All teams will supply their own ball. For more information or to enter, call 998-3149...
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SYLVIA SMOTHERS
(Obituary ~ 03/24/99)
OLIVE BRANCH, Ill. -- Sylvia Smothers, 89, of Fairview Heights died Monday, March 22, 1999, at Day Star Care Center in Cairo. She was born July 22, 1909, at Miller City, daughter of Calvin and Jane Pittman Miller. She and the Rev. Amos Lowe were married in July 1925. He died in April 1932. She later married Paul Smothers in August 1962. He died Feb. 5, 1992...
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RAYMOND MILLER
(Obituary ~ 03/24/99)
ULLIN, Ill. -- Raymond Miller, 89, of Ullin died Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at Union County Hospital in Anna. He was born Feb. 20, 1910, in Wetaug, son of Earl and Berilor Rider Miller. He and Helen Sydenstricker were married Feb. 12, 1932. Miller was retired from farming, and retired as a welder from the railroad and the atomic plant in Kevil, Ky...
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BETTY ESSELMAN
(Obituary ~ 03/24/99)
PERRYVILLE -- Betty Jean Esselman, 73, of Perryville died Monday, March 22, 1999, in Perryville. She was born June 29, 1925, in Collinsville, Ill., daughter of David and Hattie Kourank Mayer. She and Merlin Patrick "Joe" Esselman were married Oct. 20, 1945. He died Aug. 28, 1995...
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HERMAN GRIMES SR.
(Obituary ~ 03/24/99)
SIKESTON -- Herman E. Grimes Sr., 67, of Sikeston died Sunday, March 21, 1999, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born March 28, 1931, in Sikeston, son of Homer and Lue Vanover Grimes. He and Lorraine Lewis were married Aug. 9, 1955, in Hernando, Miss...
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ODETTA CORBIN
(Obituary ~ 03/24/99)
ZALMA -- Odetta Corbin, 80, of Zalma died Monday, March 22, 1999, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Oct. 31, 1918, at Zalma, daughter of Charley and Agnes Speer Rose. She and Carl Corbin were married May 17, 1937, in Pontiac, Mich...
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AMON SEABAUGH
(Obituary ~ 03/24/99)
LEOPOLD -- Funeral for Amon James "Bus" Seabaugh of Leopold will be held at 1 p.m. today at Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill. The Revs. Curtis Allen and Billy Butler will officiate. Burial will be in Kenyon Cemetery, with military rites by VFW Post 5900 of Marble Hill...
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IRMA HAIN
(Obituary ~ 03/24/99)
Graveside service for Irma L. Hain of Cape Girardeau will be held at 11 a.m. today at Jackson City Cemetery in Jackson. The Rev. Raymond McAfee will officiate. There is no visitation. McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson is in charge of arrangements. Hain, 79, died Saturday, March 20, 1999, at St. Francis Medical Center...
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MARION ALLEN0
(Obituary ~ 03/24/99)
BELKNAP, Ill. -- Marion Allen, 81, of Belknap died Monday, March 22, 1999, at Hillview Health Care Center in Vienna. He was born June 18, 1917, in Belknap, son of Dave and Rosetta Canupp Allen. Allen was a self-employed logger, and had also worked at Main Brothers Box and Lumber Co. in Karnak...
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AMBER WHEELER
(Obituary ~ 03/24/99)
STE. GENEVIEVE -- Amber A. Wheeler, 43, of Ste. Genevieve died Monday, March 22, 1999, at her home. She was born July 25, 1955, in Perryville, daughter of Jesse and Erline Meyer Martin. Wheeler had been a nurse aide. Survivors include four sons, Chad Jokerst of Cape Girardeau, Jarod, Josh and Cody Jokerst, all of Ste. Genevieve; her mother of Ste. Genevieve; four brothers, Randy and Robbie Martin of Ste. Genevieve, Roger Martin of Bloomsdale, and Ryan Martin of Cape Girardeau...
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CECIL LYERLA
(Obituary ~ 03/24/99)
JACKSON -- Funeral for Cecil Lyerla of Jackson will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Beech Grove Baptist Church in Beech Grove, Ill. The Rev. John Stinnet will officiate, with burial in Alto Pass Cemetery. McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson is in charge of arrangements...
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CHRISTINE HAHN
(Obituary ~ 03/24/99)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Christine Hahn, 81, of Fredricktown died Monday, March 22, 1999, at Belleview Valley Nursing Home. She was formerly of East Prairie. She was born Aug. 24, 1917, in Cape Girardeau County, daughter of Riley M. and Laura Thurman Wilburn...
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VERA A. GROSS
(Obituary ~ 03/24/99)
Vera A. Gross of Cape Girardeau passed away on Monday, March 22, 1999 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born in Cape Girardeau on Nov. 4, 1932, the daughter of Arthur and Helen Bertling Kelpe. In 1996 she retired as appointment receptionist at Regional Primary Care, earlier known as Seabaugh Clinic and Family Physicians. ...
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GLADYS CARTER
(Obituary ~ 03/24/99)
GIDEON -- Gladys Carter, 91, of Gideon died Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at Gideon Care Center in Gideon. She was born Oct. 8, 1907, in Grenada, Miss., daughter of William Anthony and Alice Tindell Walton. She and James Oscar Carter were married May 15, 1925, in Big Creek, Miss. He died March 26, 1976...
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BIRTHS
(Obituary ~ 03/24/99)
Wilson Son to Donald Neal and Dawn Kathleen Wilson of Moscow Mills, Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Peters, 3:01 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 1999. Name, Anthony Kenton. Weight, 5 pounds 14 ounces. First child. Mrs. Wilson is the former Dawn Suchland, daughter of Diane Suchland of Troy. Wilson is the son of Ray and Eva Wilson of Cape Girardeau. He is employed by Ever-Green Lawns...
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GLADYS J. GOWIN
(Obituary ~ 03/24/99)
OLIVE BRANCH, Ill. -- Gladys J. Gowin, 66, of Olive Branch died Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was born July 30, 1932, in Chicago, daughter of William and Lela Lewis Simpkins. She and Terry Gowin were married Oct. 4, 1950...
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ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI: MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH GOOD LOUISIANA PRALINES
(Column ~ 03/24/99)
A line of cars watched from the bank as the ferry slowly made its way across the Mississippi River at St. Francisville, La. My husband and I were on our way to Lafayette. It was unseasonably warm for an October afternoon, making most passengers abandon their cars to catch the river breeze...
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RECIPE SWAP: FROM SOUP TO DESSERTS: READERS SHARE THEIR FAVORITE RECIPES
(Column ~ 03/24/99)
Each week in Recipe Swap we seem to have a nice variety of recipes and this week is no exception. We have everything from soups and vegetables to desserts to share with you. I think you will enjoy making one or more of them this week. I'm sure many of you will be busy planning your Easter brunch and lunch menus, so be sure to share your favorites with other readers...
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