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Former Project Hope employee sentenced to 10 years
(Local News ~ 09/26/06)
A former employee for Project Hope pleaded guilty and was sentenced Monday to 10 years in prison for stealing $3,600 from the not-for-profit organization. Circuit Judge Benjamin Lewis sentenced Sherma Wilks, 38, of 3916 Hopper Drive, to seven and three years consecutively on two counts of felony forgery for forging two checks worth $1,700 and $1,900. A third count was dropped as part of a plea agreement...
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Cape businesses using art, landscaping to spruce up property
(Business ~ 09/26/06)
To John Abercrombie, the southeast corner of Kingshighway and Broadway had looked the same since he moved here in 1973 -- a little run-down, a tad dated and a bit boring. "It looked about the same all that time," said Abercrombie, president of Capaha Bank. "We wanted to change that."...
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Jackson High School readies for first phase of construction
(Local News ~ 09/26/06)
Jackson High School students won't need hard hats, but they may have to take a different route to get to classes. More than a year after voters approved a nearly $20 million bond issue to revamp the aging high school campus, the district is preparing for the start of construction as September winds to a close...
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Swingle delivers legal lessons at Southeast
(Local News ~ 09/26/06)
Cape Girardeau County prosecutor and local author Morley Swingle isn't above plagiarism. In fact, he recommends it. During a presentation Monday on the role of the prosecuting attorney in America, Swingle gave tips and anecdotes on being an effective prosecutor or attorney. One of those suggestions included taking what others have said before you and using it as your own...
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Commissioners hope to name road advisory board Thursday
(Local News ~ 09/26/06)
With a list of 39 applicants pared to 23, the Cape Girardeau County Commission hopes to finish naming the new Road and Bridge Advisory Board at its Thursday meeting. The first cut was made Monday morning, based on rankings from each commissioner after reading questionnaires filed by applicants. The next step in the evaluation for at least two commissioners will be private telephone calls rather than calling the remainder for interviews...
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Missouri Highway Patrol investigates fatal crash
(Local News ~ 09/26/06)
Authorities aren't releasing any more information about the circumstances leading up to a deadly crash Saturday night in Cape Girardeau County until a Missouri State Highway Patrol investigation is complete. The accident occurred on Route U, five miles west of Whitewater, following a pursuit by the Chaffee Police Department. ...
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'Tornado took it all'
(Local News ~ 09/26/06)
CROSSTOWN, Mo. -- Sunlight poured into Wanda and Edwin Weibrecht's roofless kitchen Monday. The makeshift skylight provided a nice view but was a grim reminder of the destruction caused by Friday's tornado that swept through Crosstown. The National Weather Service in Paducah, Ky., has classified the tornado an F3, but a final intensity rating has not yet been determined. ...
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Jet-powered model planes coming to Cape
(Local News ~ 09/26/06)
The Superman Jet Rally, one of the largest exhibitions of radio-controlled, jet-powered model airplanes in the world, will be held at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport next month. This ends a 17-year run for the event in Metropolis, Ill. More than 100 jet modelers from 33 states and 10 countries will show off their pricey toys from Oct. 4 to 7...
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Dog prefers people food
(Column ~ 09/26/06)
It's bad enough that we have to worry about our own waistlines. But now we're told we need to worry about Fido's girth. According to news reports, a firm has launched what it calls the first "lifestyle" dog food. Pet owners can feed their indoor, small dogs specially formulated food that is lower in fat. The food is designed to battle obesity...
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Bulldogs unleash offense
(High School Sports ~ 09/26/06)
With a conference title at stake, and two tight, high-scoring games already behind them, Monday's meeting between Notre Dame and Kelly appeared to stack up as a classic softball matchup. Notre Dame's hitters had other ideas, pouring out 10 runs on 10 hits in a five-inning, 10-0 rout at home...
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U.S. relaxing ban on liquids in airline cabins
(National News ~ 09/26/06)
WASHINGTON -- Passengers will be able to carry lotions and gels onto airliners again after a six-week ban -- but only in tiny containers of 3 ounces or less and only if they're in clear zip-top plastic bags. Starting today, air travelers also will be able to buy drinks or other liquids or gels at shops inside airport security checkpoints and carry them on board under partially relaxed anti-terror rules...
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Redbirds' losing streak hits six
(Professional Sports ~ 09/26/06)
ST. LOUIS -- Things are going so well for the San Diego Padres' final-month surge, they could afford to give Trevor Hoffman the day off. Mike Piazza's single snapped a seventh-inning tie and the Padres got stingy relief without their record-setting closer after starter David Wells was scratched due to gout, beating the sagging St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 Monday night in a matchup of NL division leaders...
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New Orleans hosted its first NFL game since Katrina
(Professional Sports ~ 09/26/06)
NEW ORLEANS -- For one day, at least, New Orleans looked much as it did before Katrina blew in and turned life upside down for anyone who's ever called this city home. The sun was shining, and streets were filled with happy people with smiles on their faces, beads around their necks and drinks in their hands. A sidewalk saxophonist delighted tourists with a rousing rendition of "When the Saints Go Marching In" and business in the French Quarter was brisk...
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Kahne's hopes are running on fumes
(Professional Sports ~ 09/26/06)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- What a roller-coaster year its been for Ray Evernham, the car owner who hoped to use the Chase for the championship as a springboard to lift him from this season of strife, struggle and, yes, scandal. Instead, he found himself in that same old rut Monday, a day after Kasey Kahne's 38th-place finish pretty much eliminated him from Nextel Cup contention. After a frantic push to even make the 10-race Chase, Evernham Motorsports never even got a clean shot to run for the title...
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Twins make playoffs, eliminate defending champion White Sox
(Professional Sports ~ 09/26/06)
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Twins capped a remarkable turnaround by clinching a playoff spot Monday night, beating the Kansas City Royals 8-1 behind home runs from Justin Morneau and Torii Hunter. Boof Bonser came up with another strong start in helping the Twins reach the playoffs for the fourth time in five years. This one certainly looked unlikely when they were 25-33 in early June, and the Twins celebrated their comeback by jumping up and down in the middle of the diamond...
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Top of the saves chart
(Professional Sports ~ 09/26/06)
SAN DIEGO -- In the span of 18 hours and two appearances that rocked Petco Park, Trevor Hoffman might have earned more than just first place on baseball's all-time saves list. With saves No. 478 and 479 secured in front of raucous crowds in the San Diego Padres' final two regular-season home games, Hoffman caught and then passed Lee Smith. There's also the chance that Hoffman brought a bit more respect to both the statistic itself and closers in general than they currently enjoy...
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St. Louis lifts suspension on defensive end Hargrove
(Professional Sports ~ 09/26/06)
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Rams defensive end Anthony Hargrove, who skipped two days of practice and meetings last week while dealing with personal issues, on Monday was reinstated to the team. Coach Scott Linehan said Hargrove, a third-year player, was hit with a "pretty substantial fine" and would have to earn his way back up the depth chart. Rookie Victor Adejanyu started Sunday at Arizona and will get another start this week against the Lions...
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Seattle's Alexander has foot fracture
(Professional Sports ~ 09/26/06)
KIRKLAND, Wash. -- League MVP Shaun Alexander cracked a bone in his sore left foot and will be lost to the Seattle Seahawks for at least a couple of weeks. Alexander has had soreness and a bone bruise in his left foot since the season opener at Detroit. ...
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Pope says Christians and Muslims must reject violence
(International News ~ 09/26/06)
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy -- Seeking to end anger in the Islamic world over his remarks on holy war, Pope Benedict XVI told Muslim envoys Monday their two faiths must overcome historic enmities and together reject violence, saying the future of humanity is at stake...
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Marjorie Fowler
(Obituary ~ 09/26/06)
Marjorie C. Springmeyer Fowler, 84, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. She was born June 3, 1922, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of V.E. and Evelyn Parks Jones. She married Frank Springmeyer. Fowler worked more than 20 years at Sears in Cape Girardeau...
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Marilyn Cruce
(Obituary ~ 09/26/06)
TAMMS, Ill. -- Marilyn Cruce, 61, of Tamms died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, at Union County Hospital in Anna, Ill. She was born Jan. 5, 1945, in Cairo, daughter of Robert and Ola Ethel Sronce Johnson. Cruce had worked at Burkart Foam Co. She was a member of Boaz Pentecostal Church...
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Charles Dunger
(Obituary ~ 09/26/06)
Charles H. Dunger, 80, of St. Louis died Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006. He was born Jan. 13, 1926, at Fornfelt, son of William H. and Manda Peetz Dunger. He and Thelma Kinder were married Sept. 17, 1950, at Illmo. Dunger was employed by Carter Carburetor 34 years...
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Max Prill
(Obituary ~ 09/26/06)
A memorial service for Max Kurre Prill of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Jackson, will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Dr. Grant F. C. Gillard, pastor, will officiate. Friends may call at First Presbyterian Church from 12:30 p.m. Wednesday to service time at 1 p.m...
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Roswitha May
(Obituary ~ 09/26/06)
Roswitha "Rose" May went home to our loving Father Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006, at Saint Francis Medical Center. She was born Sept. 5, 1948, in Germany, to Ruth Lehmann Hirsch. She moved to this country in 1958. She married the late William "Bill" May Sr. Dec. 20, 1968...
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Dorothy Jungers
(Obituary ~ 09/26/06)
Dorothy P. "Dottie" Jungers, 73, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. She was born Nov. 27, 1932, at Bell City, Mo., daughter of Leonard Lester and Lynn May Jones Workman. She and John Joseph "Jack" Jungers were married March 27, 1954, in Cahokia, Ill. He died Sept. 26, 1991...
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Speak Out 9/26/06
(Speak Out ~ 09/26/06)
Religious war; Iron fist at meetings; Real agenda; Be informed; Do the right thing; Freedom is free; Heartwarming; Cancer protection; Visual hazards; Trampling on rights; Price swing; Caffeine problem; Ethanol concerns; Speeding officers; Makes me proud; Prevention is best; Sweet tax
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Veronica Stricklin
(Obituary ~ 09/26/06)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Veronica Diane Stricklin, 56, of Sikeston died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born June 28, 1950, at East Prairie, Mo., daughter of Earl and Pauline Ledgrate Faire. Survivors include two daughters, Crystal Shanks of San Francisco, Calif., Angela Payne of Cape Girardeau; four brothers, Eddie Faire of Newton, Iowa, Darrel Faire of Jackson, Ronnie Faire of Carpentersville, Ill., David Faire of Sikeston; and a granddaughter...
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Harold Foster
(Obituary ~ 09/26/06)
OLIVE BRANCH, Ill. -- Harold "Dean" Foster, 67, of Justin, Texas, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006, at his home. He was born May 30, 1939, in Olive Branch, son of Jesse Eugene and Hazel Rose Lipe Foster. He and Sue McMurtry were married Aug. 30, 1958, in Olive Branch. She preceded him in death...
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Mary Winchester
(Obituary ~ 09/26/06)
Mary Lou Winchester, 81, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Advance, Mo., died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, at the Lutheran Home. Morgan Funeral Home in Advance is in charge of arrangements.
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Earl Nanna
(Obituary ~ 09/26/06)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Earl Don Nanna of Advance died Monday, Sept. 25, 2006, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Morgan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Rudy Amschler
(Obituary ~ 09/26/06)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Rudolph "Rudy" Amschler, 88, of Perryville died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, at Perry County Nursing Home. He was born Dec. 8, 1917, at Apple Creek, Mo., son of George and Sophia Unterreiner Amschler. He and Wilberta C. Schnurbusch were married Feb. 12, 1946. She died March 22, 2006...
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Out of the past 9/26/06
(Out of the Past ~ 09/26/06)
25 years ago: Sept. 26, 1981 Football fans at the Southeast Missouri State University Indians-Delta State contest get a special treat; the American flag is brought in from 13,000 feet above Houck Stadium by the Golden Knights, the Army's parachute team; the Indians remain winless on the season, falling to the visitors 20-16...
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Ruth Barnes
(Obituary ~ 09/26/06)
GRASSY, Mo. -- Ruth Eilene Barnes, 69, of Grassy died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, at her home. She was born Aug. 22, 1937, at Grassy, daughter of James A. and Winnie Talley Shiverdeck. She and Kenneth Barnes were married Sept. 27, 1997, at Grassy Friendship General Baptist Church in Grassy...
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Tull Garner
(Obituary ~ 09/26/06)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Tull A. Garner, 83, of Gravois Mills, Mo., died Friday, Sept. 22, 2006, at his home. He was born May 19, 1923, in Promise Land, Ark., son of Marion and Fannie Garner. Garner was employed 30 years by General Motors in St. Louis. He was a member of VFW Post 3127 in Chaffee...
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Kenneth Sanders
(Obituary ~ 09/26/06)
WEST HAVEN, Conn. -- Kenneth F. Sanders, 60, of West Haven died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006, at the Veterans Medical Center in West Haven. He was born April 27, 1946, in St. Louis, son of Garland and Rosalie Davis Sanders. He married Mary McKernan. Sanders was a 1964 graduate of Central High School in Cape Girardeau. He was formerly of Apopka, Fla...
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MOHELA plan affects rising costs
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/26/06)
To the editor: The student paper at Southeast Missouri State University, the Capaha Arrow, recently quoted Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder as saying that Attorney General Jay Nixon should "stop standing in the schoolhouse door." What, exactly, did Nixon do to provoke this vile comparison to the tactics of Orval Faubus and George Wallace? Nixon opposes the MOHELA sale. ...
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Listen to mule stories at museum
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/26/06)
To the editor: Our state animal, the mule, made the front page of the paper and Speak Out. To the Speak Out caller, I think Ronnie Milsap is a fine artist. However, he can't hold a candle to a mule. Most people know it takes a mare horse and a donkey to produce a mule, and they do not reproduce their own kind...
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OVC honors Koeper for second time
(College Sports ~ 09/26/06)
Southeast Missouri State senior Jessica Koeper has been named the Ohio Valley Conference offensive volleyball player of the week for the second time this season. Koeper had 47 kills last week as the Redhawks went 2-1. She recorded two double-doubles, posting 20 kills and 27 digs in a win over Bradley and adding 15 kills and 18 digs in a loss to Murray State. She had 12 kills in a win over Tennessee-Martin...
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Learning briefs 9/26/06
(Local News ~ 09/26/06)
SCHOLARSHIPS; EXTRA CREDIT
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Next Gen versus twilight consoles
(Local News ~ 09/26/06)
When Sony Computer Entertainment America releases its "SingStar Rocks!" karoake game in November for PlayStation 2, its song list will target young girls -- with an emphasis on pop from the likes of Fall Out Boy and Gwen Stefani. Why? The assumption is that older players will buy the next-gen PS3, also out in November, and hand off the aging console to a kid sister...
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Finding solutions
(Editorial ~ 09/26/06)
For nearly two years, a group called Neighborhood Connections has been making good on its name. Meeting every other month, the group brings together individuals who live or work in the downtown area along with city officials to discuss ways to address mutual concerns. Recently, the group had its second annual picnic at May Greene Park to strengthen the bonds of the downtown neighborhood...
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Central soccer routs newcomer Saxony Lutheran
(High School Sports ~ 09/26/06)
Garrett Duncan scored four times in the second half Monday to help lead host Central to a 7-1 rout of first-year program Saxony Lutheran. The Tigers subbed 10 at a time during the game and used two goalies about a half each. Central climbed over the .500 mark at 5-4-2...
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Samuel cites OVC upset as motivation for Redhawks
(College Sports ~ 09/26/06)
Southeast Missouri State football coach Tony Samuel believes what happened to Jacksonville State Saturday just might help the Redhawks. One week after putting a 38-7 licking on visiting Southeast, Jacksonville State went to Tennessee-Martin and suffered a 24-14 upset...
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Families support military children
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/26/06)
To the editor: We can no longer remain silent regarding the attacks on military families. If you have strong opinions about the war in Iraq, write your legislators, vote, sign your name to your protests. For example, our son, Airman Beau Jordan, is proudly serving in the U.S. ...
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Blunt to make MOHELA deal subject to legislative approval
(State News ~ 09/26/06)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Bowing to the pressure of a potential lawsuit, Gov. Matt Blunt agreed Monday to make his proposal for financing college buildings with student loan agency profits subject to legislative approval. The concession comes as the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority was preparing to vote Wednesday on Blunt's plan to pay $350 million to a state board, which would then pass the money on to public colleges and universities...
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Notre Dame Regional High School activity week features public dinners
(Local News ~ 09/26/06)
Notre Dame Regional High School will hold public dinners this week as part of the school's annual Activity Week. Juniors held a dinner on Monday; sophomores will hold a chili dinner tonight. Seniors will sponsor a fried chicken dinner on Wednesday and freshmen will hold a kettle beef dinner on Thursday. The dinners will run from 5 to 7 p.m., school officials said...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission action 9/26/06
(Local News ~ 09/26/06)
Monday Action items Discussion items and appointments Actions not on agenda...
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Psych exam ordered for suspect accused of killing pregnant friend, removing fetus
(State News ~ 09/26/06)
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. -- A woman accused of slaying a pregnant friend and the fetus cut from her womb was ordered Monday to undergo psychiatric testing as authorities investigate her possible role in the drownings of the dead woman's three children found in a washer and dryer...
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Mr. Russell: An Eagle Scout's tribute to a role model
(Column ~ 09/26/06)
By Scott Cox It seems to me that many of us have people outside of family who end up influencing our lives greatly. Some are coaches, teachers, pastors or employers. Some don't have titles at all. For me, it was my Scoutmaster, Mr. Russell. Mr. Russell passed away recently. ...
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Cape police reports 9/26/06
(Police/Fire Report ~ 09/26/06)
Cape Girardeau...
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Behind the wheel: New Missouri law aims to increase teen driving safety
(Local News ~ 09/26/06)
From staff and wire reports Are your children driving themselves to school this fall? Better spend some time preparing them. It's best to set rules ahead of time and be clear and consistent, experts say. "Do it outside of the emotion of the moment," said Derek Ball, director of the Hiebert Institute at Marriage and Family Counseling Service in Rock Island, Ill. "Then there is no debate, no negotiations. And you're not going to win a debate with a teenager."...
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Nation briefs 9/26/06
(National News ~ 09/26/06)
Government watchdog appeals to Congress WASHINGTON -- The internal watchdog for the government's legal aid service said Monday that program officials who are supposed to help the poor should not be eating $70 meals paid by taxpayers. And he's appealing to Congress to prevent those under investigation from firing him. ...
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College football 9/26/06
(College Sports ~ 09/26/06)
Division I-AA Poll The top 25 teams in the Sports Network Division I-AA football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Sept. 24 and previous ranking:...
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