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LETTERS; THANKS FOR GOOD STORY ON OLD MCKENDREE
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/07/99)
To the editor: I want to express my personal thanks and that of the Old McKendree Chapel Board of Trustees for the excellent article about Old McKendree Chapel which appeared in the Sept. 25 Southeast Missourian. It is impressive to me that this log chapel is still standing 180 years after it was completed in 1819...
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LETTERS; THANKS FOR HELP FOLLOWING HURRICANE FLOYD
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/07/99)
To the editor: We want to thank people in Missouri for helping people in Harford County, Md., with our problems after Hurricane Floyd visited us. There was a need to restore electricity all over. Thanks to electricians from your state, we got help much sooner...
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PERCY ROSS: BETTER TO GIVE... AND GIVE... AND GIVE
(Editorial ~ 10/07/99)
Although the Southeast Missourian never carried Percy Ross' "Thanks a Million" column, many folks in this area had heard of it or had seen it in one of the 800 newspapers nationwide where it was a fixture until last month. The Percy Ross story would make a good movie. ...
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INTERNET COMMERCE HAS BIG IMPACT ON TAXES
(Editorial ~ 10/07/99)
Shopping on the Internet is quickly growing into a big chunk of the retail world. At the same time shopping on a computer is becoming more and more popular, there are city, county, state and federal officials watching closely to see how tax revenue will be affected...
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LIMBAUGH COMMENTARY; JESSE 'THE MOUTH' VENTURA MAY HAVE ACCIDENTALLY OPENED THE DOOR TO THE REFORM PARTY FOR PAT BUCHANAN
(Column ~ 10/07/99)
Former U.S. senator and Connecticut governor Lowell P. Weicker, who until Monday was flirting with a Reform Party presidential candidacy, warned that the Reform Party "verges dangerously on the edge of becoming a joke." Becoming a joke? With all due respect, the Reform Party has already been a joke for some time. The only reason I'm not laughing is that this joke is not funny...
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VINCE GILL TO SERENADE AT SOUTHEAST HOMECOMING
(Local News ~ 10/07/99)
Vince Gill is a rarity, a superstar singer whose guitar playing is admired almost as much as his singing. Gill will perform at 8 p.m. Friday at the Show Me Center along with Jo Dee Messina to celebrate Homecoming at Southeast Missouri State University...
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RECRUITING OF DOCTORS TO REGION A BIG SUCCESS
(Local News ~ 10/07/99)
It has been a successful recruiting year for the Cape Girardeau medical community. A reception tonight held by St. Francis Medical Center and Southeast Missouri Hospital will honor 34 physicians who have begun practicing medicine in the area since October 1998...
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PROCTER & GAMBLE CO. AGAIN NAMED CHAMBER'S INDUSTRY OF THE YEAR
(Local News ~ 10/07/99)
Procter & Gamble Paper Products Co. has become the second two-time winner of the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce's Commitment of Excellence award. P&G, the chamber's third Industry of the Year recipient in 1990, received the Industry of the Year trophy again Wednesday night...
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SEMO STATE DEDICATES NEW STROUP FOUNTAIN
(Local News ~ 10/07/99)
Southeast Missouri State University dedicated its waterfall fountain Wednesday, celebrating what school President Dr. Ken Dobbins called the "front door to our university." About 125 people attended the dedication of the Kala M. Stroup Fountain on the Plaza...
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LETTERS FROM HOME: A MUSIC FESTIVAL AND ITS COMMUNITY ARE COMING OF AGE TOGETHER
(Column ~ 10/07/99)
Oct. 7, 1999 Dear Julie, The City of Roses Music Festival is here this weekend. Seventy-eight performers at 15 venues will play classical, Cajun, country, heavy metal, blues, Christian rock, funk, jazz, pop rock, gospel, folk, straight-ahead rock and lots of variations on those themes...
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RIBBONS SERVE AS REMINDER OF BREAST CANCER
(Local News ~ 10/07/99)
The tiny pink ribbons being handed out at stores and events this month are to remind women of something very important. The ribbons are a reminder that early detection is the best way to keep from dying of breast cancer, said Jana Kassell, a committee member for Breast Cancer Awareness Month...
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SHIPPING DELAYS POSTPONE FLU CLINICS IN SCOTT CO.
(Local News ~ 10/07/99)
Because of a delay in shipping, flu clinics set for Friday in Scott County have been postponed. Clinics had been set at the Chaffee Nutrition Center and the Scott County Health Department in Benton. Also, clinics Wednesday in Scott City and Oct. 14 at the county health department in Sikeston have been postponed...
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LIBRARY OFFERS NEW ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT
(Local News ~ 10/07/99)
The Cape Girardeau Public Library has installed new adaptive equipment for people with low vision and reduced mobility. The library used a $3,250 grant from the Missouri State Library for a Pentium III computer with a 21-inch monitor, a large key keyboard, two screen magnifiers and a specialized mouse...
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REGENTS HIRE NEW DIVERSITY OFFICIAL
(Local News ~ 10/07/99)
Southeast Missouri State University has hired a new administrator to handle affirmative action and employment diversity issues at the school. The Board of Regents in closed session Wednesday hired James La Cour, director of the Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity and Employment Diversity at the University of Northern Colorado...
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FAIR TOUTS JOBS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT
(Local News ~ 10/07/99)
With black wraparound sunglasses pushed back on his head, a U.S. Secret Service agent recalled his assignments guarding the president. Curious and numerous Southeast Missouri University students, attending Criminal Justice Day on Wednesday, crowded in to listen...
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CAPE CENTRAL TESTS SLUMPING OFFENSE VS. SUSPECT SIKESTON 'D'
(High School Sports ~ 10/07/99)
If Cape Central is to break out of its offensive slump -- and ultimately its five-game skid so far this season -- tonight's game against Sikeston would be as good a time as any. Sikeston will visit Houck Stadium tonight at 7, a half-hour earlier start than most games...
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WESTERN KENTUCKY MAKING ITS PRESENCE FELT AFTER 18-YEAR ABSNECE FROM OVC
(College Sports ~ 10/07/99)
After an 18-year absence from the league, Western Kentucky University's football team is making plenty of early noise during its return season in the Ohio Valley Conference. The Hilltoppers remained on top of the OVC standings last Saturday as they picked up a big 21-15 victory over rival Murray State in the "Battle for the Red Belt."...
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JACKSON, PERRYVILLE AND KELLY SOFTBALL TEAMS TO PLAY SECTIONALS TODAY
(High School Sports ~ 10/07/99)
Three area high school softball teams will look to continue the march toward state when sectional playoffs games are held today. Jackson will face Hillsboro in a Class 4A matchup, set for a 6 p.m. start at West City Park in Festus. Perryville will host Windsor in a 3A contest at the Perryville City Park. Game time is 4 p.m...
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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: BETH BECKER
(High School Sports ~ 10/07/99)
Beth Becker School: Jackson Sport: Softball Coach: Becky Riney Week Report: Becker struck out 13 and threw a no-hitter against Sikeston in the Lady Indians' 4-0, Class 4A, District 1 semifinal win and picked up a save in Jackson's 6-3 win over Cape Central in the district championship. Becker will pitch today's sectional game against Hillsboro. Three runners reached base in Becker's no-hitter, two by error and one via a walk...
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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: MARK STONE
(High School Sports ~ 10/07/99)
Mark Stone School: Cape Central Sport: Cross Country Coach: Mark Hahn Week Report: Stone took fourth place in the 17-team Carbondale Invitational with a time of 16:20 on the 3.1-mile course on Saturday. The school record at the Carbondale meet was 16:18. Earlier in the week, Stone took third in the Anna-Jonesboro Invitational with a time of 16:11...
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BRIEFLY: SE ASSISTANT DAVIS TO LEAVE
(College Sports ~ 10/07/99)
Southeast Missouri State University women's basketball assistant coach Jodi Davis has resigned and accepted a position at Arkansas State University. Davis was the third assistant at Southeast and will elevate to a second assistant position at Arkansas State...
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ND FROSH TAKE 1ST
(High School Sports ~ 10/07/99)
Notre Dame's freshman volleyball team took first place and its junior varsity took second in the Notre Dame freshmen and junior varsity tournament Wednesday. Notre Dame's freshmen won the championship game over Scott City 16-14 and 15-5 after beating Sikeston 15-10 and 15-13...
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DR. JOHN P. HUCKABAY
(Obituary ~ 10/07/99)
Dr. John P. Huckabay, age 71, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999 at Southeast Missouri Hospital. He was born September 24, 1928 in Paris, Tex., son of Ben M. Huckabay and Frances M. Moore. He married Beverly Bray on January 2, 1987 in Cape Girardeau...
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DAMIE FELKER
(Obituary ~ 10/07/99)
BENTON -- Funeral for Damie Felker of Benton will be held at 1 p.m. today at Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden. The Rev. O.H. Brooks will officiate. Burial will be in Bernie Cemetery at Bernie. Felker, 99, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau...
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OPAL MORRISON
(Obituary ~ 10/07/99)
JACKSON -- Opal Irene Morrison, 90, of Jackson died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999, at Jackson Manor. She was born Feb. 4, 1909, in Cape Girardeau County, daughter of John Walter and Ollie Inez Hall Morrison. Morrison owned and operated Opal's Restaurant several years, and also owned the former Jackson Hotel...
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FRED MAYFIELD
(Obituary ~ 10/07/99)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Funeral for Fred H. Mayfield of East Prairie will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at Shelby Funeral Home in East Prairie. Mike Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in East Prairie Memorial Park. Mayfield, 52, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999, at East Prairie Nursing Center...
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EVELYN RAYHILL
(Obituary ~ 10/07/99)
Evelyn Lee Rayhill, 87, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was born Jan. 13, 1912, in Duluth, Minn., daughter of Arson and Mary Mayhew Chevelier. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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FLORA FORNKAHL
(Obituary ~ 10/07/99)
JACKSON -- Flora L. Fornkahl, 78, of Jackson died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Oct. 28, 1920, near Marble Hill, daughter of John "Burlen" and Maggie G. Ramsey Barks. She and Melvin Fornkahl were married Nov. 27, 1943, in Cape Girardeau. He died Aug. 6, 1974...
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MARGARET HATLEY
(Obituary ~ 10/07/99)
SIKESTON -- Margaret Hatley, 69, of Sikeston died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born March 24, 1930, in East Prairie, daughter of Wyatt Jackson and Vernice Elizabeth Chappell. She and Robert Hatley were married Sept. 15, 1951...
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GLOVER CLARK
(Obituary ~ 10/07/99)
Glover "Dub" Clark, 85, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999, at Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Services. He was born Oct. 23, 1913, in Johnson County, Ark., son of Henery and Alice Johnson Clark. He and Joyce Rovena Christy were married March 21, 1933, at Benton...
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MICHAEL KOONTZ
(Obituary ~ 10/07/99)
Michael J. Koontz, 47, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999, in St. Louis. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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BIRTHS
(Births ~ 10/07/99)
Son to Tad J. and Toni D. Mills of Kimberling City, Skaggs Community Health Center in Branson, 11:24 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 1999. Name, Drake Hunter. Weight, 7 pounds 13 ounces. First child. Mrs. Mills is the former Toni Williams, daughter of Loren "Red" and Grace Williams of Cape Girardeau. Mr. and Mrs. Mills own and operate Sailing Charters and Academy on Table Rock Lake in Kimberling City. He is the son of the late Dr. Joel and Irma Mills of Fayetteville, Ark...
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BARNEY JAMES E. LIPSCOMB
(Obituary ~ 10/07/99)
Barney James E.Lipscomb, 68 of Cape Girardeau, died Tuesday, October 5, 1999 at his home. He was born June 22, 1931 in New Orleans, La., the son of James Ellis and Hattie Fred Langley Lipscomb. He married Dixie Aulds August 2, 1952 in Calhoun, La. Mr. ...
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KELLY STUDENTS LEARN METHODS TO RESOLVE CONFLICTS WITHOUT VIOLENCE
(Local News ~ 10/07/99)
BENTON -- Students in Kelly School District hope to help classmates resolve problems without resorting to violence. Twenty middle and high school students completed a peer mediation course Wednesday to develop their counseling and arbitration skills. Elementary students will be trained as mediators in coming weeks after teachers and administrators make their final selections...
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