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Carl Marquardt
(Obituary ~ 02/16/03)
Carl A. Marquardt, 80, of Cape Girardeau died February 15, 2003 at St. Francis Medical Center. He was born Feb. 5, 1923, in Norfolk, Neb., to Henry Marquardt and Margaret Radloff Marquardt. He was a retired major of the U.S. Air Force, serving 24 years as a pilot in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War...
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Soldiers search for Americans allegedly taken by Colombian rebe
(International News ~ 02/16/03)
BOGOTA, Colombia -- Hundreds of Colombian soldiers and U.S.-donated Black Hawk helicopters scoured rebel territory Saturday for three Americans allegedly kidnapped by a rebel group after their plane crashed in the region while on an intelligence mission, the army said...
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Bahrain arrests five in terror plot
(International News ~ 02/16/03)
MANAMA, Bahrain -- Bahraini authorities have broken up an alleged terrorist ring suspected of planning attacks in this Gulf kingdom, home of the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet, officials said Saturday. Five Bahraini men aged 31 to 41 were arrested for plotting terrorist acts against the island's "national interests and endangering the lives of innocent people," the official Bahrain News Agency reported...
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Nigerian oil workers strike over year's worth of back pay
(International News ~ 02/16/03)
LAGOS, Nigeria -- Nigerian oil workers on Saturday launched an indefinite strike that could shut down crude exports in the world's sixth-largest oil exporter. The strike over pay and working conditions comes as the threat of war in Iraq and a prolonged strike in Venezuela have pushed oil prices to two-year highs. Half of Nigerian exports go to the United States...
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Dolly co-creator- Her death reveals cloning dangers
(International News ~ 02/16/03)
SINGAPORE -- A Singapore-based scientist who was part of the team that created Dolly the sheep, the first cloned mammal, said Saturday her premature death was proof of the many dangers of cloning. Dolly was put to death Friday, after premature aging and disease raised questions about the practicality of cloning...
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Iran's hard-liners renew Rushdie death sentence
(International News ~ 02/16/03)
TEHRAN, Iran -- Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards have renewed a call to kill Salman Rushdie, whom Iran condemned to death 14 years ago for allegedly insulting Islam in a prize-winning novel. The hard-line Guards, Iran's main fighting force, said in a statement that the fatwa -- or Islamic edict -- issued by the late revolutionary leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, was "irrevocable," the official Islamic Republic News Agency reported late Friday...
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Fake heiress gets prison time for scams
(National News ~ 02/16/03)
The Associated Press NORRISTOWN, Pa. -- A woman accused of posing as a wealthy heiress to scam people out of thousands of dollars has been sentenced to prison for fraud. Tereza Demoody, 49, a middle-class widow who police said talked her way into a $3,500-a-night suite at Philadelphia's Ritz-Carlton hotel and ran up a $32,000 limousine bill, was sentenced Friday to 11 1/2 to 23 months in prison for defrauding a real estate broker of $30,000...
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Investors file federal suit against Sprint and top executives
(National News ~ 02/16/03)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A group of investors are suing Sprint Corp., alleging the company and two top executives failed to disclose they improperly avoided substantial tax liabilities as a result of employees exercising numerous stock options. The class-action lawsuit was filed Friday in United States District Court in Kansas City, Kan., on behalf of investors who purchased Sprint FON stock between Feb. 1, 2001, and Feb. 5...
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Priest sought help but got assigned to youths
(National News ~ 02/16/03)
CONCORD, N.H. -- Six years after being ordained in 1970, the Rev. Paul Aube realized he had a serious problem. The Roman Catholic priest couldn't control his sexual urges, he says, and he had molested several teenage boys. Aube blew the whistle on himself. He says he told his superiors that he'd had sexual contact with the teens, asked his bishop for psychological counseling, and asked that he never again be assigned to work with children...
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Ex-Illinois Sen. Moseley-Braun planning for presidential bid
(National News ~ 02/16/03)
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Former Illinois Sen. Carol Moseley-Braun said Saturday her White House bid would offer a sharp contrast to President Bush's policies on Iraq and federal spending. "I believe we should not go to war unilaterally, by ourselves, and I'm very clear that we should not have budget deficits," she said at a campaign event...
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Springfield weighs idea of banning smoking in restaurants
(State News ~ 02/16/03)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Supporters of a plan to ban smoking in most of the city's restaurants said diners shouldn't have to breathe the second-hand smoke of others. But opponents say there's a simpler way to handle the situation. "Put a sign on the front door that says, 'We smoke in here. If you want to come in, come. If you don't, don't,'" said Wayne Barclay, 75, a former City Council member and a regular at George's Steakhouse...
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Gilligan's 'Mary Ann' on stage in 'Vagina Monologues'
(State News ~ 02/16/03)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, about "The Vagina Monologues" -- starring Mary Ann. Dawn Wells, best known for playing girl-next-door castaway Mary Ann on the '60s sitcom "Gilligan's Island," is a featured guest performer starting Tuesday in Columbia's national touring production of Eve Ensler's provocative play about women and their sexuality...
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Closing of favorite hardware store prompts nostalgia
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/16/03)
To the editor: In today's fragile business climate, store closings seem to be commonplace -- that is, until it comes to the closing of my favorite hardware store, True Value Hardware. Then, as the movie says, it gets up close and personal. As a lifetime do-it-yourself person, I've spent untold hours browsing and shopping in hardware stores, especially the smaller, locally owned ones. ...
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Group dynamic brings everyone together in song
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/16/03)
To the editor: I was waiting in a large professional office a few days ago. Present were five or six staff members and a few patients. Someone in the office turned on some music, and we were gifted with a lively version of "I'll Fly Away." Everyone must have related it to the loss of the Columbia crew. Some in this small congregation began to weep, some to clap and all to sing together. What an intense spiritual communion it was...
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Learning from our intelligence failures
(Editorial ~ 02/16/03)
As the national terror alert level was raised to orange -- the second highest of five levels -- last week, the nation also learned that the FBI and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms had information regarding Timothy McVeigh and a possible attack on the federal building in Oklahoma City prior to the April 19,1995, bombing...
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Debris searchers playing important role
(Editorial ~ 02/16/03)
A little more than two weeks have passed since the shuttle Columbia disintegrated over Texas. Since then, thousands of National Guardsmen, volunteer firefighters, active and retired sheriff's deputies, state troopers, FBI agents and many others have painstakingly searched for debris that might hold clues for investigators into the tragedy...
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Jackson man charged with statutory rape
(Local News ~ 02/16/03)
A 29-year-old Jackson man was arrested Friday and charged with second-degree statutory rape after a 14-year-old girl reported she had been involved in a sexual relationship with him. Ulises Guitierrez remains in custody in the Cape Girardeau County Jail in lieu of $25,000 bail. An investigation conducted by Jackson police is ongoing, said Jackson Lt. James Humphreys...
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White House draws line over AIDS, birth control
(National News ~ 02/16/03)
WASHINGTON -- By restricting the use of federal AIDS-fighting money by organizations that promote or perform abortions overseas, President Bush is trying to balance his firm anti-abortion policies with his new commitment to battle the AIDS epidemic...
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Victims of head-on collision identified
(State News ~ 02/16/03)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Three retired couples on their way to a Valentine's Day dinner were killed when a van crashed head-on into their car in western Missouri. The couples, all from Concordia, about 60 miles east of Kansas City, were part of a group of close friends who attended the same church and met often to play cards or eat dinner...
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Gephardt will stress years in St. Louis
(State News ~ 02/16/03)
ST. LOUIS -- Rep. Richard Gephardt will launch a second bid for the White House in the gymnasium of his boyhood school in St. Louis, joined by family and a handful of key supporters and childhood friends. The scenery for Wednesday's kickoff is designed by Gephardt's campaign to stress his working-class roots in a Midwestern city and to play down his career as a Washington insider, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Web site, stltoday.com, reported Saturday...
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Republicans rallying around Matt Blunt for Missouri governor
(State News ~ 02/16/03)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- More than 20 months before the 2004 general election, top Missouri Republicans are rallying around Secretary of State Matt Blunt as their likely nominee for governor. Blunt said Saturday that he's pondering the governor's race but isn't ready to announce his candidacy. But fellow Republicans said he had already shared his gubernatorial ambitions with them...
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Six people found dead after standoff near Houston
(National News ~ 02/16/03)
HOUSTON -- Six people, including three children, were found shot to death in a house northwest of Houston early Saturday after an eight-hour standoff in which a police officer was wounded. Authorities believe the man involved shot his wife, girlfriend and three young daughters days earlier, then turned a gun on himself during the standoff...
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Long Island spill of oil dissipates
(National News ~ 02/16/03)
The Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. -- Most of the oil that seeped into Long Island Sound from a punctured barge had dissipated by Saturday, leaving cleanup crews only the task of moving thousands of gallons of oil to another boat. "There really is no cleanup," Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Mike Edgerton said after military officials who flew over the site reported that the spill was broken up...
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Heavy favorite Earnhardt covets a Daytona victory
(Professional Sports ~ 02/16/03)
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- In the NASCAR garages, the refrain heading into the Daytona 500 goes something like this: "If Junior don't break or crash, ain't nobody gonna catch him." Dale Earnhardt Jr. has followed his late father as perhaps the best superspeedway racer in Winston Cup action, and few can dispute the kid is the favorite going into today's race after sweeping his first three Speed Weeks events...
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Feds assist local police in vigilance with threats
(Local News ~ 02/16/03)
Facing the prospect of a U.S.-led war with Iraq, FBI officials nationwide are working to help local law enforcement look beyond the end of the Muslim holiday that prompted the most recent terror warning and improve preparations for possible chemical, biological or radiological attacks, officials said...
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A former Brave clears the air about transfer
(Sports Column ~ 02/16/03)
I received a telephone call the other day, one that could interest area high school basketball fans -- particularly those who pay special attention to local small schools. The call came from Melvin Johnson, whose son Domintrix is a junior point guard at Bell City High School. ...
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Central relay team, Kuper grab all-state swim honors
(High School Sports ~ 02/16/03)
Central's 200-yard freestyle team captured all-state honors by finishing eighth in Saturday's finals at the boys' Missouri Swimming and Diving Championships at the St. Peters Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Mo. Senior Andrew Moreton and juniors Sam Maguire, Alex Heddle and Clay Schermann clocked 1:33.88 in the event. The foursome swam their fastest time of the year (1:33.11) in Friday's preliminaries to rank eighth fastest among the 16 entries for Saturday's final...
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Central qualifies two wrestlers for state meet
(High School Sports ~ 02/16/03)
Central qualified two wrestlers for this week's state meet during the Class 2 sectional meet Saturday in Farmington, Mo. Trever Duncan, a district winner, placed second to qualify for the second straight year. Duncan, a 160-pound senior, went 2-1 on the day, losing 8-6 in double overtime to Farmington's Darrin Johnson. Duncan's record is 41-3...
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Bailing out neighbors
(Local News ~ 02/16/03)
Heavy rains turn William Balsmann's yard into a swamp, his street into a river and send nearby Arena Creek over its banks. He's not alone. His neighbors in the low-lying areas of Ranchito Drive, Peach Tree Street and Meadow Lane have had to deal with flooded basements and yards because of inadequate storm drainage for years...
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Boy Scouts receive extra schooling in merit badge skills
(Local News ~ 02/16/03)
Learning new skills, new ideas and different ways of expression is what Merit Badge University is all about, said organizer John Taylor. Saturday's scouting school held at the Southeast Missouri State University campus attracted 490 boys from 30 scouting troops in Southeast Missouri and 14 troops from Southern Illinois...
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Local events offer plenty to do and lots of variety
(Column ~ 02/16/03)
From Valentine's events at various restaurants -- the Saint Francis Hearts and Swing Dinner Dance pulled in several hundred for dinner and dancing at the Arena Building -- to the rodeo at the Show Me Center and dinner theater at Port Cape and much more (read the newspaper!), this area continues to hop. Because of the recent weather, indoor activities have been at a premium. Thankfully, there's no shortage of them here...
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New Yorkers find relief in Maine's picturesque park
(Community ~ 02/16/03)
BAR HARBOR, Maine -- After a long hot summer in the city of New York, my boyfriend Rob and I decided to make a getaway and drive to Maine for the fresh, cool air. With no plans or reservations we set out for an eight-hour drive from New Jersey to our first Maine destination, the Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor...
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Sunday's FanFare
(Other Sports ~ 02/16/03)
Briefly Baseball Pedro Martinez is confident the Boston Red Sox will pick up his $17.5 million option for 2004 but said Saturday that will be his last season with the team if they wait until November to do it. Martinez made it clear he also wants a contract extension so he can finish his career in Boston...
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FanSpeak
(Other Sports ~ 02/16/03)
A nice appreciation THANK YOU for the mention of Keith Anderson's passing in the Sports section. I appreciated reading Fred Graham's kind words that spoke for many of us who knew Keith. Coach doesn't get it HAS GARY Garner not figured it out yet? Defense wins games, period. ...
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Hugs grab dad's heart on Valentine's Day
(Column ~ 02/16/03)
Forget the hearts and Cupid's arrows, Valentine's Day looks a lot like Halloween at our house -- only without the mask. At least the kids see it that way. And why not? They're on a sugar high with all that chocolate candy. Bailey says the big difference between Valentine's Day and Halloween is that Valentine's Day has hearts. But even at 7 years of age, she knows this holiday -- at least for kids -- is really about candy...
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Bills affect Internet access
(Column ~ 02/16/03)
By Marsha Haskell The Missouri Legislature is currently considering two bills, House Bill 142 and Senate Bill 221, which would greatly enhance future economic development in our state. These bills are true economic drivers for Missouri's economy and help remove the cloud of uncertainty that has stalled capital investment in high-speed broadband networks in our state without costing taxpayers a dime...
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Bills may stymie competition
(Column ~ 02/16/03)
By Jerry Howe One of the first pieces of legislation introduced in the Missouri Legislature this session is supposed to enhance the development of high-speed Internet access. But, in fact, if history and economic theory are any guide, the legislation will have the opposite effect...
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Tales of Jim the wonder dog
(Column ~ 02/16/03)
By Dr. John Koch Question: Several years ago I read an article from an old Missouri Conservationist magazine about a dog named Jim. As I recall, this dog had almost unbelievable intelligence. I can't remember all the details and am wondering if you know anything about the dog?...
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Johnson's rebounds push Missouri past Kansas St.
(College Sports ~ 02/16/03)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- This time, Arthur Johnson made his presence felt under the basket. Johnson followed one of his worst rebounding games with one of his best, grabbing 17 boards and scoring 14 points as No. 21 Missouri beat Kansas State 71-63 Saturday...
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SE gymnasts take on Western Mich., Ball State today
(College Sports ~ 02/16/03)
The Southeast Missouri State University gymnastics team will try to keep its momentum going after a big win over the University of Illinois Feb. 8 when they take onWestern Michigan and Ball State in a triangular meet today in Kalamazoo, Mich. The Otakians posted their seventh-highest team score in school history in their win over the Illini at Houck Field House. Southeast posted a team score of 194.375...
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Kelpe fifth in Mercedes Marathon
(Community Sports ~ 02/16/03)
Bryan Kelpe said he had one thing on his mind when he set foot on the starting line at the Mercedes Marathon in Birmingham, Ala. "I just wanted to finish," Kelpe said. Even better, how about finishing fifth among 662 runners with a time of 2:53.41?...
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Traveling cowboys become rodeo's road warriors
(Community Sports ~ 02/16/03)
While the series they compete with and the size of the buildings they compete in varies from night to night and week to week, there's always one constant for a rodeo cowboy. The road. For any rodeo athlete looking to make a living off of competitions -- or even for a casual competitor -- traveling is a must. Cowboys at the 15th Annual Show Me Center Championship Rodeo on Saturday said it's not uncommon to travel to two rodeos in the same weekend, and sometimes to four in a week...
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Sports letter to the editor
(Other Sports ~ 02/16/03)
BellCity coach not an instigator in local rivalry To the editor: As a person who is involved in the daily activities associated with David Heeb and the Bell City R-II School District, I feel that your article (Friday, Feb. 7) portrayed us in a negative light...
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Spectacular scenery
(Community ~ 02/16/03)
IF YOU GO ... Reservations are required at The Kitchen Garden Restaurant. The dining room fills up in a hurry and in advance, especially in August. Call weeks ahead, if possible: (207) 546-2708...
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Larry Forhan
(Obituary ~ 02/16/03)
Larry J. Forhan, 57, of Scott City died Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, at his home. He was born Dec. 16, 1945, in Blytheville, Ark., to Carl E. Forhan and Bonnie B. Hutson. He was married to Mary Carolyn Arnold on Nov. 24, 1982, in Cape Girardeau. She preceded him in death on July 21, 2000...
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North Korea celebrates leader's 61st birthday
(International News ~ 02/16/03)
SEOUL, South Korea -- North Koreans on Saturday celebrated leader Kim Jong Il's upcoming birthday with vows to defend him at a time of "stern and harsh hardship" -- a reference to the dispute over the country's nuclear weapons program. Kim, who rules his country with a personality cult, turns 61 today. On the eve of his birthday, senior party and military officials gathered in Pyongyang in an annual "national meeting" to renew their loyalty...
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Otahkians hold on through late rally, keep Racers reeling
(College Sports ~ 02/16/03)
MURRAY, Ky. -- What looked like a fairly routine win for Southeast Missouri State University's women turned into a second-half struggle. But all that mattered to the Otahkians was that they were able to survive for a 62-53 Ohio Valley Conference victory over host Murray State Saturday afternoon...
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Snowstorm snarls travel, cancels Midwest events
(National News ~ 02/16/03)
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Travelers were stranded Saturday along highways in parts of Iowa and Illinois as plows struggled to keep up with a storm that spread blowing, heavy snow from the Plains all the way to Maryland. Slippery pavement and blowing snow made driving a struggle from eastern Nebraska through Ohio. The flying snow caused near whiteout conditions in parts of Illinois...
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Ankiel upbeat about shift to bullpen
(Professional Sports ~ 02/16/03)
JUPITER, Fla. -- Having missed all of last season with an elbow injury, left-hander Rick Ankiel rejoices about having another chance -- and perhaps a new role. Plagued in the past by wildness as a starter, Ankiel has been shifted to the bullpen in a move meant to lessen the pressure on him...
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Johnson-led Coyotes top Blues
(Professional Sports ~ 02/16/03)
ST. LOUIS -- Mike Johnson had two goals and an assist to lead the Phoenix Coyotes to a 5-3 victory over the Blues on Saturday night. Deron Quint, Branko Radivojevic and Daymond Langkow also scored for the Coyotes, who won their second road game in two nights following four straight losses. Brian Boucher made 29 saves...
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Widow of anthrax victim files $50 million lawsuit
(National News ~ 02/16/03)
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- The widow of an anthrax victim filed a $50 million wrongful-death claim with the government, alleging that lax security at a Maryland Army base allowed the theft of the deadly strain -- even though it hasn't been proved that the anthrax was stolen from there...
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People talk
(National News ~ 02/16/03)
Roberts gives Stepan the bear a step up ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia -- A brown bear named Stepan has moved from a cramped cage to spacious zoo digs, thanks to actor Eric Roberts. The star of ABC's "Less Than Perfect" and his wife, Eliza, noticed the bear last fall when they were in southern Russian town of Sochi for a film festival. Stepan was behind bars, often swilling beer that patrons of a nearby restaurant gave him...
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Army field band to play in Kennett, Nov. 14
(Local News ~ 02/16/03)
KENNETT, Mo. -- The biggest musical event ever to be held in Kennett. has been confirmed for Nov. 14. The 65-member U.S. Army field band and the 30-member soldiers' chorus will appear in concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Kennett High School Gym. The event is sponsored by the Kennett High School band and The Daily Dunklin Democrat...
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Fire report 2/16/03
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/16/03)
Cape Girardeau Sunday, Feb. 16 Firefighters responded Friday to the following items: At 5:07 p.m., structure fire at 2825 Bloomfield Road. At 5:20 p.m., emergency medical service at 232 Broadway. At 9 p.m., emergency medical service at 2204 Nottingham...
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Refreshing retreat Jackson house offers warmth, comfort
(Community ~ 02/16/03)
When the troubles of the world overwhelm, people tend to retreat. The house at 264 Stotler Way in Jackson is one of those places that offers peace, warmth, and comfort, even in troubling times because of its well planned custom design. An open house is being held from 1 to 3 p.m. today...
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Southeast can't strike twice, falls to Murray State
(College Sports ~ 02/16/03)
MURRAY, Ky. -- The way Southeast Missouri State University coach Gary Garner sees it, you can question the Indians' talent, but not their heart. Southeast, more undermanned than usual because of a key injury, put together one of its most inspired efforts of the season Saturday night in taking favored Murray State to the wire before dropping a 71-65 decision...
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Britain's backing Prime minister stakes his future on Iraq
(International News ~ 02/16/03)
LONDON -- With much of Britain opposed to war over Iraq, Prime Minister Tony Blair is poised on a diplomatic razor blade, staking his political future on backing the United States against Saddam Hussein. A long and bloody war pitting America and Britain against Iraq in the face of worldwide opposition will almost certainly see Blair ousted by his own party, sooner or later, or facing defeat in an early election. Blair insists he has no doubts and is ready to risk everything...
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Budget dealings for state moving forward
(State News ~ 02/16/03)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The evolving plan for balancing the current state budget without deep cuts to education is being called a compromise. But from listening to those involved in the fight to keep the state in the black for the next four-plus months, you wouldn't necessarily know it...
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Missouri Senate's traditional old guard does not compute
(State News ~ 02/16/03)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Considering the Missouri Senate's adherence to tradition and reluctance to change, it came as no surprise last week when the chamber's old guard blocked a move to allow computers at senators' desks. Given the historically stubborn nature of the Senate, one wonders if there was similar opposition from old-timers to switching the chamber from kerosene lamps to electric lights...
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Shuttle debris search expands to mountains of New Mexico
(National News ~ 02/16/03)
SPACE CENTER, Houston -- The board investigating the Columbia disaster toured the Louisiana plant where the external fuel tank was built, while searchers scoured the mountains east of Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, two weeks after the shuttle broke up 39 miles above the Earth...
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Protesters across globe march against war
(International News ~ 02/16/03)
LONDON -- Millions of protesters -- many of them marching in the capitals of America's traditional allies -- demonstrated Saturday against possible U.S. plans to attack Iraq. In a global outpouring of anti-war sentiment, Rome claimed the biggest turnout -- 1 million according to police, while organizers claimed three times that figure...
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Major countries meet to discuss possible fallout of war
(International News ~ 02/16/03)
GENEVA -- Major countries -- with the United States notably absent -- met with officials from Iraq's neighbors and aid agencies Saturday to prepare for the relief work that will be needed if there is a war. Neutral Switzerland invited 30 countries to take part in the closed-door conference, including all five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council, other major donor countries and Iraq's neighbors like Jordan and Turkey...
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U.S. and Britain reworking resolution for using force
(International News ~ 02/16/03)
UNITED NATIONS -- Rattled by an outpouring of anti-war sentiment, the United States and Britain began reworking a draft resolution Saturday to authorize force against Saddam Hussein. Diplomats, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the final product may be a softer text that does not explicitly call for war...
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Saudis step up security around oil wells, refineries
(International News ~ 02/16/03)
DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia -- With war threatening in Iraq, Saudi authorities have increased security at the already heavily guarded oil installations that are the kingdom's economic lifeblood and a crucial supplier to the world. But the government is not worried so much about spillover from fighting in Iraq. It is looking to the threat from the followers of Osama bin Laden, the exiled Saudi terrorist leader who exhorts his followers to create economic chaos and destabilize the kingdom...
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This is a test ...
(National News ~ 02/16/03)
If the United States charges into war with Iraq, U.S. forces are expected to unsheathe several new weapons and tactics, including devices still under development. U.S. military officials and analysts say the new weapons would target Iraqi armored vehicles, communications networks and the chemical and biological weapons the Bush administration believes Iraq still cradles...
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Anti-war protesters gather by thousands
(National News ~ 02/16/03)
Thousands of anti-war demonstrators packed more than 20 blocks near the United Nations headquarters Saturday, the largest of an estimated 150 peace rallies across the nation that filled city streets with banners, chanting and people from all walks of life...
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Speak Out 02/16/03
(Speak Out ~ 02/16/03)
Test young drivers OLDER MOTORISTS abide by the speed limits. As for older people taking a driving test: The younger ones should be the ones to take the test. More accidents AS I read the complaints about older drivers, I have to laugh. Why do seniors need to take a test? They're not the ones doing the damage. I know for a fact that from the four-way stop in Jackson to I-55 that you'll see more young drivers going over the speed limit, and look at the wrecks on that stretch of highway...
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Diebolds mark 40 years
(Anniversary ~ 02/16/03)
Mr. and Mrs. Morrell C. Diebold of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary Jan. 18, 2003, with an open house at Osage Community Centre. Hosts were their children. Diebold and Ola Mae Carter were married Jan. 19, 1963, in St. Louis. Their children and spouses are: Steve and Kim Diebold of Richmond Hill, Ga., David and Susan Diebold of Oran, Mo., Mary Beth and Steve Bell and Lisa and Kevin Seabaugh of Cape Girardeau, Brad and Judy Diebold of Fruitland, Brenda and Steve Gotter of St. ...
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Roethemeyer-St. John
(Engagement ~ 02/16/03)
Sam and Marilee Roethemeyer of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Beth Ann Roethemeyer, to Jason Michael St. John. He is the son of Louise St. John of Cape Girardeau. Roethemeyer is a 1997 graduate of Jackson High School. She received degrees in music education and vocal performance from Southeast Missouri State University in 2002. She is employed by Jackson R-2 School District...
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Washburn-Olesen
(Engagement ~ 02/16/03)
Newell and Hilda Washburn of Lewes, Del., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Nicole Washburn of Cape Girardeau, to Peter Nathaniel Olesen of Decatur, Ill. He is the son of Bjorn and Susan Olesen of Cape Girardeau. Washburn is a 1998 graduate of Greenwood Mennonite High School in Delaware. She expects to receive a degree in elementary education from Southeast Missouri State University in May...
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Jauch-Olroyd
(Engagement ~ 02/16/03)
Max and Charlotte Jauch of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jill Suzanne Jauch, to James Douglas Olroyd. He is the son of Dr. James and Rebecca Olroyd of Swansea, Ill. Jauch is a 1994 graduate of Central High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in mass communications from Southeast Missouri State University in 1999. She is a sales representative with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals...
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Scherer-Schott
(Wedding ~ 02/16/03)
Julie Elizabeth Scherer and Robert Allen Schott were married Sept. 21, 2002, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso, Mo. The Rev. Oliver Clavin performed the ceremony. Mass servers were Dustin LeGrand, nephew of the bride, and Andrew Rzonca, nephew of the groom. Organist was Betty Ressel and soloist was Bob Ressel, both of Kelso...
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Gooch-Gardner
(Wedding ~ 02/16/03)
Jacqueline L. Gooch and Dr. Robert E. Gardner were married July 19, 2002, at Stonegate Chapel in Branson, Mo. The Rev. Cyndy Renshaw performed the ceremony. Parents of the bride are Evelyn Pinnell of Sikeston, Mo., and the late Bill Pinnell. The bride was escorted by her son, James D. Gooch Jr. of Sikeston...
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Rauh-McGill
(Wedding ~ 02/16/03)
Heidi M. Rauh and Matthew McGill were united in marriage Jan. 18, 2003, at First Baptist Church in Jackson. The Rev. Tom Zych performed the ceremony. Pianists were Hester Doyle of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Lisa Crites of Jackson. Soloist was Maurice McGill of Dallas, Texas...
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Out of the past 2/16/03
(Out of the Past ~ 02/16/03)
10 years ago: Feb. 16, 1993 Because of heavy snow falling in Southeast Missourian's circulation area and safety concerns for delivery crews, newspaper doesn't publish; decision to postpone edition was made Monday, with 10 inches of snow on ground and total of 12 to 14 inches predicted; last time Southeast Missourian missed publication for weather-related reason was in February 1979, when blizzard dropped 24 inches of snow on area...
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Starek-Danker
(Engagement ~ 02/16/03)
Kurt and Kathleen Roettering and Robert Starek, all of St. Louis, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Anne Starek, to Eric James Danker of St. Louis. He is the son of David and Rosetta Danker of Jackson. Starek received a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1999. She is a graphic designer with America Online...
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James Skinner
(Obituary ~ 02/16/03)
James R. Skinner, 86, of Jackson died Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born Oct. 14, 1916, at Oran, Mo., to Harry and Bertha Clingingsmith Skinner. Skinner was a former resident of Oak Ridge, Mo., and moved to Jackson in 1952. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army from April 1942 to January 1946. He was awarded the Bronze Star...
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Patrick-Golden
(Engagement ~ 02/16/03)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- John and Sherry Patrick of Perryville announce the engagement of their daughter, Wendy Patrick, to Scott Golden. He is the son of Danny Golden and Marlene Golden of Cape Girardeau. Patrick is a 1994 graduate of Central High School. She expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in family and consumer science from Southeast Missouri State University in May. She is employed at Fred's Flowers and Gifts in Perryville...
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Kistner-Nesler
(Engagement ~ 02/16/03)
Jack and Cindy Luebbers of Jackson and Mike and Nancy Kistner of St. Louis announce the engagement of their daughter, Robyn Lynne Kistner, to Shawn Steven Nesler. He is the son of Steve Nesler and Steve and Jeanie Wilson, all of Cape Girardeau. Kistner is a 1990 graduate of Jackson High School. She is a certified surgical technologist at St. Francis Medical Center...
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Smith-Popp
(Engagement ~ 02/16/03)
Scott and Betty Smith of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Leigh Smith, to Blake David Popp. He is the son of Randy and Sheila Rhymer of Jackson. Smith is a 2001 graduate of Jackson High School. She is pursuing a degree in interior design at Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at Southeast Bookstore...
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Couple to celebrate 50 years
(Anniversary ~ 02/16/03)
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Francis of Cape Girardeau will celebrate their 50th anniversary Friday. Francis and Rosalie Mayo were married Feb. 21, 1953, at First Baptist Church in Bonne Terre, Mo. Their children and spouses are Pamela and Roger Westrich of Cape Girardeau, and Rob and Tamie Francis of St. Louis. They have four grandchildren...
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Schnurbusch-Werner
(Engagement ~ 02/16/03)
Bruce and Debbie Schnurbusch of New Wells announce the engagement of their daughter, Jenny Marie Schnurbusch, to Rodney Joseph Werner. He is the son of Jerry Werner of Frohna, Mo., and the late Mary Werner. Schnurbusch is a 1999 graduate of Jackson High School, and a 2001 graduate of Metro Business College in Cape Girardeau. She is an agent with Brent Wills Insurance in Jackson...
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Powers-Frank
(Engagement ~ 02/16/03)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Powers of Valdosta, Ga., formerly of Sikeston, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lacey Marie Powers, to Christopher Brett Frank. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Frank of Lynn Haven, Fla. Powers expects to receive a degree in early childhood education from Valdosta State University in December...
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Hollingsworth-Glueck
(Engagement ~ 02/16/03)
ORAN, Mo. -- Dr. and Mrs. Michael Hollingsworth of St. Joseph, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Lyndsey Renee Hollingsworth, to Justin Steven Glueck. He is the son of Malinda and Martin Priggel of Oran and Steve and Yavonda Glueck of Hornersville, Mo...
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Beckley-Goetz
(Engagement ~ 02/16/03)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Frank and Sharon Beckley of Sparta, Ill., and Larry and Vickie Goetz of Chaffee announce the engagement of their children, Kristen Suzanne Beckley and Kevin Michael Goetz. Beckley is a 1996 graduate of Sparta High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in 2001. She is a registered nurse at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, Mo...
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Barker- Miller
(Engagement ~ 02/16/03)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- The children of Brenda Barker and William Miller of Marble Hill announce the engagement of their parents. Barker is employed by Jackson R-2 School District and Southeast Missouri State University. Miller is retired from Procter & Gamble...
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Vaughn-Sheppard
(Engagement ~ 02/16/03)
OLIVE BRANCH, Ill. -- Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Vaughn of Olive Branch announce the engagement of their daughter, Theresa Vaughn, to Derek Sheppard. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Sheppard of Scott City. Vaughn is a graduate of Egyptian High School in Tamms, Ill. She expects to receive a bachelor of science degree from Southeast Missouri State University in May...
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Cauble-Sanford
(Engagement ~ 02/16/03)
DONGOLA, Ill. -- John and Donna Cauble of Dongola announce the engagement of their daughter, Lacy Jae Cauble, to Michael William Sanford. He is the son of Steve and Brenda Sanford of Scott City. Cauble is a 1999 graduate of Dongola High School, attended Shawnee Community College and John A. Logan College. She is an administrative assistant in commercial lending at US Bank in Cape Girardeau...
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James Emerson
(Obituary ~ 02/16/03)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- James Eugene "Jimmie" Emerson, 63, of Sikeston died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003, at his home, following a brief battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). He was born Dec. 16, 1939, at Morley, Mo., son of Jim Mac and Ava Evans Emerson. On Dec. 31, 1960, he married Norma "Gene" Whittley, daughter of the late Jesse and Violet Kirby Whittley of Sikeston...
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Making signs of love at home
(Column ~ 02/16/03)
Editor's note: This column originally was published Feb. 13, 2000. When it was time to purchase valentines and get them in the mail, there was snow on the ground, the sidewalk and driveway were slick and my gait was somewhat wobbly. So I missed that annual adventure...
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