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Event to offer interior design tips, benefit medical program
(Local News ~ 08/23/05)
This Saturday and Sunday area residents can stop by Southeast Missouri Hospital's first Designer ShowHouse of Ideas during its "Bare Bones" weekend. This cooperative venture between Southeast Missouri Hospital and the interior design program at Southeast Missouri State University will showcase the former Gary and Wendy Rust home at 700 N. Pacific St...
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Fans shape up in stadium
(Column ~ 08/23/05)
Federal officials are constantly advising Americans to get out more and exercise. Obviously, health officials haven't been to a Cardinals' baseball game on a steamy Sunday in late August. Our family spent the day at celebrated Busch Stadium. Like just about everyone else in the place, we sweated for hours in the heat...
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Millions in child support not being distributed
(State News ~ 08/23/05)
Part of the problem is not being able to locate the recipient. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The state has not distributed millions of dollars in collected child support payments, often because it lacks a current address for the custodial parent, according to a state audit released Monday...
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Local man pleads guilty to selling crack cocaine
(Local News ~ 08/23/05)
Federal prosecutors won a guilty plea Monday from a Cape Girardeau man accused of selling crack to an undercover officer. Christopher M. Depree, 26, will be sentenced on Nov. 14 by U.S. District Judge Jean Hamilton. Depree faces up to 40 years in prison and a fine of up to $2 million. ...
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Cards open trip with 'W'
(Professional Sports ~ 08/23/05)
PITTSBURGH -- Let Chris Carpenter get all the attention. For Mark Mulder, winning is reward enough for an already good season that keeps getting better. Mulder beat the Pirates for the fifth time in five career starts against them, allowing three hits over eight innings, and the St. Louis Cardinals got off to a good start on a season-high 13-game road trip by winning 3-1 Monday night...
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Haines will pitch for U.S. in World Cup
(Community Sports ~ 08/23/05)
Cape Girardeau native Talley Haines won't officially complete his eighth professional baseball season -- much to his delight. Haines, a relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs' Class AAA affiliate in Des Moines, Iowa, was recently informed that he has been selected to be a part of the minor-league team that will represent the United States at the 2005 IBAF World Cup, set for Sept. 2-17 in The Netherlands...
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Scott City woman revived after morning fire
(Local News ~ 08/23/05)
Kim Turnbough was pulled out of a window, then given CPR. Roger Irey looked weary as he sat on a concrete yard ornament outside his blackened Scott City home. His bandaged hand dangled between his knees and his head drooped. A few hours earlier, he had helped pull an unconscious Kim Turnbough from the home. She was on the brink of death...
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Council, dodgeball group pledge cooperation
(Local News ~ 08/23/05)
City aldermen say they'll work with league to provide a place to play. Swift footwork allowed the Jackson Board of Aldermen Monday to duck a confrontation over dodgeball. Members of the Jackson Underground Dodgeball League used a 23-page presentation to support their cause. Alderman Phil Penzel had a computer-generated slide show...
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Meth trafficking may result in life sentence
(Local News ~ 08/23/05)
A Cape Girardeau man pleaded guilty Monday to federal charges of possessing four ounces of methamphetamine. Bradley H. Reddick, 24, entered the plea before U.S. District Judge Jean Hamilton. Sentencing was set for Nov. 14; Reddick faces a maximum of life imprisonment and a fine of up to $4 million. ...
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Mother of slain soldier to speak at anti-war rally
(Local News ~ 08/23/05)
Sue Niederer refers to herself as the pit bull on President George W. Bush's pantleg. As a co-founder of Gold Star Families for Peace and the mother of a fallen soldier, Niederer has certainly made her opinions known. Niederer, whose son died in Iraq last year, has protested at hundreds of events, including at the White House and at Bush rallies...
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Maris suit against A-B winds down
(Professional Sports ~ 08/23/05)
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Anheuser-Busch plotted to destroy the name of the late home run king Roger Maris' relatives as a part of a plan to take away their beer distributorship, a family attorney said Monday in closing arguments of a multibillion dollar defamation trial against the brewing giant...
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Constitution negotiations fail again
(International News ~ 08/23/05)
Iraqi leaders hope that in three days they'll win over Sunni Arab negotiators who said more than 20 issues divide the sides. BAGHDAD, Iraq -- In another dramatic last-minute standoff, Iraqi leaders put off a vote on a draft constitution Monday, adjourning parliament at a midnight deadline in a bid for three more days to win over the Sunni Arab minority whose support is key to stopping the insurgency...
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Connecticut lawsuit challenges No Child Left Behind
(National News ~ 08/23/05)
HARTFORD, Conn. -- Connecticut on Monday became the first state to challenge the No Child Left Behind law in court, arguing that the centerpiece of President Bush's education law amounts to an unfunded mandate from the federal government. "Our message today is give up the unfunded mandates, or give us the money," said Attorney General Richard Blumenthal...
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Reception Thursday for Dr. Scala
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/23/05)
To the editor: The Cape Girardeau School Board would like to publicly thank the entire staff of the district for all of its hard work in preparing for the opening of the school year. All buildings got off to a great beginning, with enthusiasm running high among students, parents and staff...
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An uninformed and rash decision
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/23/05)
To the editor: As a member of Jackson Underground Dodgeball League, I want to thank the Southeast Missourian for coverage of the board of aldermen's ban on our tournament. However, I felt that some important things were left unsaid: This motion was sprung without notice at the council meeting, ensuring that JUDL representatives were not there to defend their rights...
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Speak Out 8/23/05
(Speak Out ~ 08/23/05)
Uninformed decision; Surprise move; Looking for ballet; No need for water park; What? No pork?; Meshed agendas; Give us a fair shot; Don't believe it; A donor for life; Highway slowpokes; Unnecessary ban; Running the parks; Running things
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Road bill is classic pork-barrel plan
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/23/05)
To the editor: U.S. Sen. Kit Bond seems proud of his work on the Transportation Equity Act, a $286 billion bill. He touts the benefits while failing to reveal that the bill is a classic example of pork-barrel politics at its best. Money for the bill comes from federal fuel taxes, but the funds are not distributed evenly among states. ...
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Juanita Hill
(Obituary ~ 08/23/05)
Juanita Rose Hill, 94, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2005, at her home. She was born Feb. 24, 1911, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Henry and Frances Scherf Hanf. She married Ray Hill, who died June 19, 1957. Mrs. Hill had worked at International Shoe Co., and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church...
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Scott County's libraries
(Editorial ~ 08/23/05)
Residents of southern Scott County who live in the Sikeston School District but outside the Sikeston city limits will be able to use the Sikeston Public Library for another two years under an agreement that gives the Riverside Regional Library board some breathing room...
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Harriet Freeman
(Obituary ~ 08/23/05)
Harriet M. Freeman, 89, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Aug. 22, 2005, at the Lutheran Home. She was born June 27, 1916, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Frank P. and Martha E. McQueen Foster. She and Thomas R. Freeman were married May 2, 1937, in Cape Girardeau. He died in June 1984...
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Aminell Stroder
(Obituary ~ 08/23/05)
Aminell M. Stroder, 85, of Bridgeton, Mo., formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2005, at DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton. She was born Dec. 30, 1919, in Whitewater, daughter of William and Cora Snell Scholz. She and Earl Stroder were married Aug. 7, 1937, in Jackson...
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Donald Ballance
(Obituary ~ 08/23/05)
COBDEN, Ill. -- Donald Dean Ballance, 76, of Cobden died suddenly Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005, at his home. He was born July 4, 1929, at Wolf Lake, Ill., son of Louie E. and Gustia Lowe Ballance. He and Faye Lamer were married Dec. 8, 1950, in Murphysboro, Ill. She died Aug. 22, 2000...
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Martz remains positive despite breakdowns against Chargers
(Professional Sports ~ 08/23/05)
ST. LOUIS -- To the casual fan, the St. Louis Rams' blowout preseason loss to the San Diego Chargers looked a lot like last season, with a spotty defense giving up big plays and big points. But Rams coach Mike Martz saw plenty to like in Sunday's 36-21 defeat...
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Sports briefs 8/23/05
(Other Sports ~ 08/23/05)
College...
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Sentencing suggestion from India
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/23/05)
To the editor: I am the founder-secretary of Bharathiya Prani Mithra Sangh, and I strongly recommend H. Morley Swingle, Cape Girardeau County prosecuting attorney to take stringent action regarding a Missouri man reportedly convicted of felony cruelty-to-animals charges now facing four years behind bars. His prosecutor, who on Sept. 13 will recommend a sentence for the convict, is apparently planning on suggesting that he not spend a single day in jail. I hope he will change his mind...
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Yvonne Carter
(Obituary ~ 08/23/05)
Yvonne Carter, 49, of St. Louis, died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2005, at her home. She was born March 13, 1956, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Johnny Mack and Janie Rayford. She married Wesley Carter, who preceded her in death. Carter was a graduate of Central High School...
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Rose Stout
(Obituary ~ 08/23/05)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Rose L. Stout, 87, of Cairo died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2005, in Paducah, Ky. She was born Aug. 30, 1917, in Cairo, daughter of Carl and Mary Karcher. She and Ray M. Stout were married in July 1937. He died Feb. 3, 1977. Stout retired from Elias Family Center. She was a member of St. Patrick's Church...
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Out of the past 8/23/05
(Out of the Past ~ 08/23/05)
25 years ago: Aug. 23, 1980 Concern by Jackson city officials over the legal wording of a petition before the Missouri Supreme Court seeking to block the move of Cape Girardeau County circuit clerk and probate court offices from Jackson to Cape Girardeau prompted city officials to hold an unannounced special meeting. ...
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Katherine Storie
(Obituary ~ 08/23/05)
GLENALLEN, Mo. -- Katherine Storie, 91, of Glenallen died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2005, at her home. She was born July 14, 1914, at University City, Mo., daughter of Andrew and Mary Hudson. She and Earl Clinton Storie were married Jan. 31, 1934. He died Nov. 20, 1993...
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Births 8/23/05
(Births ~ 08/23/05)
Glaab; Zoellner; Blechle; Stewart; Haynes
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Ivan Davis
(Obituary ~ 08/23/05)
Ivan H. Davis, 97, of Jackson died Monday, Aug. 22, 2005, at Jackson Manor. McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson is in charge of arrangements.
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Brian Dalton
(Obituary ~ 08/23/05)
Brian Henry Dalton, 45, of Granada Hills, Calif., died suddenly Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005, at his home. He was born May 2, 1960, in Cape Girardeau, son of Clarence and Mary Ann Dalton. Dalton received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University in 1982, and graduated from St. Louis University Law School in 1993...
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Friendly reminders from my mother
(Local News ~ 08/23/05)
You know those occasional notes mom leaves around the house telling you various things like how the leftover lasagna is in the fridge or how Carmen Electra called for me while I was gone? My mom, however, does this on a daily basis and it usually involves something so random and unimportant that I sometimes have to read it a few times to see if it's actually what she wrote...
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Learning briefs 8/23/05
(Local News ~ 08/23/05)
Scholarships...
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Cape police report 8/23/05
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/23/05)
Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department The following items were released by the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests * Kavin Blackmon, 33, of Sikeston, Mo., was arrested on a Cape Girardeau County warrant for passing bad checks...
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Cape/Jackson fire reports 8/23/05
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/23/05)
Cape Girardeau Firefighters responded to the following calls Saturday: * At 5:39 p.m., emergency medical service at 1700 Potomac. * At 7:33 p.m., alarm at 1000 Towers Circle. * At 11:49 p.m., emergency medical service at the 500 block of North Kingshighway...
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Big game at Jaycee: Hayes 12, brought down the Elks field with a 68
(Community Sports ~ 08/23/05)
Hayes, 12, brought down the Elks field with a 68 Special to the Southeast Missourian Rocky Hayes was keeping score for a group of players, including his son Eric, at the Cape Elks Junior Championship on Aug. 13 at the Cape Jaycee Municipal Golf Course...
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Horseshoes 8/23/05
(College Sports ~ 08/23/05)
Knight of Columbus Missouri State Horseshoe Tournament (at Jackson) Tournament champions MEN Class A: 1. Gary Grass-Kevin Grass, Ste. Genevieve; 2. Brad Miller-Jeff Miller, Scott City; 3. Mel Bruemmer-Jim Bruemmer, Jefferson City; 4. David Bahr-Kevin Bahr, Ste. Genevieve...
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Marquis finds win column elusive after abundant times in St. Louis
(Professional Sports ~ 08/23/05)
ST. LOUIS -- It seems like there's no in-between for Jason Marquis, the St. Louis Cardinals' struggling starter. Last year he won 11 in a row en route to a career-best 15-win season. This season he started out 5-1, and was 8-3 on June 10 after a dominating eight-inning performance against the Yankees...
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Billings expresses concern about QB
(College Sports ~ 08/23/05)
The Redhawks quarterbacks have not overwhelmed the staff during the preseason practices. With less than two weeks to go before the season opener, Southeast Missouri State football coach Tim Billings is not exactly overjoyed by the Redhawks' quarterback situation right now...
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Jackson softball wins in 8 innings
(High School Sports ~ 08/23/05)
Jackson and Chaffee opened their softball seasons with an extra-inning affair, with visiting Jackson scoring three runs in the top of the eighth to prevail 4-1. Darla Mangels pitched all eight innings for Jackson, allowing seven hits. Whitney Horrell also went the distance for Chaffee, scattering 13 hits...
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Central debuts with a win
(High School Sports ~ 08/23/05)
After scoring just one run on eight hits through five innings on Monday, Central's softball team found a way to improve its offensive production. The Tigers made good use of four hits in the sixth, scoring six runs en route to a 7-4 victory over visiting Perryville in the season opener for both teams...
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Relatives remember fallen soldier
(Local News ~ 08/23/05)
His name has grabbed headlines. His photo has appeared on television. People are calling at all hours, offering condolences and support to his family. It's inevitable that when a soldier dies in combat, he or she will be called a hero. But Army Sgt. Robert G. Davis never thought of himself as one. In fact, the label upset him. Instead he viewed himself as just another soldier doing his job, said Tammy Woodall of Cape Girardeau, a cousin by marriage...
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An exchange of lives
(Community ~ 08/23/05)
Cape Girardeau teen Claire Bira and German foreign exchange student Chrissy Starz write about their experiences living in the other's world...
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'Killshot' crew, stars to shoot for three days in Cape
(Local News ~ 08/23/05)
Production of the movie version of Elmore Leonard's gritty crime novel, "Killshot," will include three days of shooting in Cape Girardeau later this year or early next year, according to Jerry Jones, director of the Missouri Film Commission. The film -- to star Diane Lane, Justin Timberlake, Mickey Rourke and others -- will begin shooting in Toronto on Oct. 11, but will do its final three days of shooting in Cape Girardeau in late December or early January, Jones said...
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