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Barbara Weber
(Obituary ~ 03/16/08)
Barbara Weber FROHNA, Mo. -- Barbara A. Weber, 71, of Frohna died Friday, March 14, 2008, at her home. She was born Jan. 11, 1937, at Florence, S.C., daughter of Clarence Hayward and Lila Singletary Melton. She and Glenn Weber were married Oct. 1, 1971...
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Delpha Kaiser
(Obituary ~ 03/16/08)
Delpha Kaiser Delpha R. Kaiser, 87, of Jackson died Saturday, March 15, 2008, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Oct. 13, 1920, near Gordonville, daughter of Arthur and Dora Grossheider Koch. She and Alfred W. Kaiser were married Sept. 29, 1940, in Gordonville. He died June 2, 2006...
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Larry Wilson
(Obituary ~ 03/16/08)
Larry Wilson PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Larry J. Wilson, 71, of Perryville died Saturday, March 15, 2008, at Perry Oaks Manor. He was born Oct. 18, 1936, at East St. Louis, Ill., son of William and Theresa Cassoutt Wilson. He and Cynthia A. Elder were married June 28, 1958...
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Layton Keller
(Obituary ~ 03/16/08)
Layton Keller Layton H. Keller, 83, of Jackson died Friday, March 14, 2008, at The Lutheran Home. He was born May 18, 1924, to Fred and Rose Grossheider Keller, and lived in Cape Girardeau County his whole life. He and Vera L. Kinder were married Jan. 19, 1945, in Gordonville. They were married 60 years. She preceded him in death Dec. 21, 2005...
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Economists worry about the effect of higher corn prices
(Local News ~ 03/16/08)
Some economists worry that the instability of foreign oil is being replaced with another kind of instability -- dependence on a crop increasingly in demand and subject to the vagaries of the weather. Part of the concern is over what could happen if a drought seriously hurt the Midwest corn crop, deepening the hunger for a commodity already planted on 80 million acres of America's midsection...
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Tax break proposals
(State News ~ 03/16/08)
Illinois lawmakers are pushing dozens of ideas to cut taxes for people and businesses this year, but a tight state budget will doom the majority of them. Here is a look at some of the ideas that have been considered. All of the measures can be found at www.ilga.gov:...
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Cape says thank you to Ameren
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/16/08)
To the editor: I feel it necessary and appropriate to thank AmerenUE for tits superior response to the recent ice storms that crippled our area. Under the direction of Jean Mason, SEMO Division manager, Ameren brought the cavalry to Cape Girardeau with over 1,000 workers and trucks that blanketed our city in a time of need. Ameren worked with precision and execution to restore power to many of our citizens who were left cold and in the dark as a result of the devastating ice...
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Massive explosion at Albanian army depot kills 5, injures 243
(International News ~ 03/16/08)
TIRANA, Albania -- A massive explosion Saturday at an Albanian army ammunition dump killed at least five people and injured 243, including many children, authorities said. Footage from Albanian television showed a massive ball of fire shooting up from the site in Gerdec village, about six miles north of the capital, Tirana...
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Cape Girardeau School Board agenda
(Local News ~ 03/16/08)
The Cape Girardeau School Board will meet at 6 p.m. Monday in the administrative offices at 301 N. Clark Ave. Motions on the agenda are to: n Accept a bid for banking services from US Bank n Add five days to the calendar to make up for bad weather days...
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Bohnsack - Bentlage
(Engagement ~ 03/16/08)
Ken and Marsha Bohnsack of Sedgewickville, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Bohnsack, to Andrew Bentlage. He is the son of Mark and Peggy Bentlage of Cape Girardeau. Bohnsack is a 2001 graduate of Meadow Heights High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2006, and is pursuing a master's degree in education from the university. She is a first-grade teacher in the Cape Girardeau School District...
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Poelker - Bolen
(Engagement ~ 03/16/08)
Joe and Marcy Poelker of St. Louis announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Anette Poelker, to Thomas John Bolen. He is the son of Jess and Mary Bolen of Cape Girardeau. Poelker is a 2005 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at Southeast Missouri Hospital HealthPoint Fitness in Jackson...
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Parolee recidivism rate declines in Mo.
(State News ~ 03/16/08)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The percentage of parolees committing new crimes is down. According to figures from the Missouri Department of Corrections, the criminal recidivism rate for parolees was a little more than 17 percent in 2005. That fell to 15 percent in 2006 and 14.5 percent last year...
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Ina Simmers
(Obituary ~ 03/16/08)
Ina Simmers ADVANCE, Mo. -- Ina George Simmers, 92, of Advance died Saturday, March 15, 2008, at the Advance Nursing Center. She was born Jan. 5, 1916, at Zalma, Mo., daughter of Robert and Maude Bennett Irvin. She and Fred George were married Aug. 31, 1935, at Brownwood, Mo. He died Feb. 14, 1978. She married Raymond Simmers in 1986 at Advance. He died Nov. 6, 1988...
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S&T engineers get a chance to blow off steam, honor patron saint
(State News ~ 03/16/08)
ROLLA, Mo. -- The leather jacket that commemorates Scott Kenny's role as an organizer of the annual St. Patrick's Day celebration at his alma mater is so worn and tattered, his wife refuses to allow it in the house. Kenny couldn't be more proud. "It's worth more to me than any suit I've ever owned," said Kenny, a St. Louis resident and a 1974 graduate of what was then the University of Missouri-Rolla...
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Plane carrying CNET chief makes emergency landing at airport
(Local News ~ 03/16/08)
A chartered flight carrying E! Networks founder Jarl Mohn and his family made an emergency landing Saturday afternoon at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. "There was some smoke, the pilot shut down the engine and we landed," said Mohn, now chairman of the board of the interactive media company CNET. "The pilot did a great job."...
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You need to understand lobbying
(Column ~ 03/16/08)
By Lee H. Hamilton When news stories about questionable doings on Capitol Hill appear these days, more often than not they involve lobbyists. Think of the Jack Abramoff affair and its many spinoffs, or the ruckus over the New York Times story about John McCain and his dealings with one particular lobbyist. Small wonder that many Americans continue to think of lobbyists as little more than backroom influence peddlers...
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Future bright for Scott County Central
(High School Sports ~ 03/16/08)
COLUMBIA -- If this week's third-place finish in the Class 1 boys basketball tournament was a statement that Scott County Central is back, freshman Otto Porter has more bad news for other teams in the state. "I have a little brother," Porter said. "But he has a long way to go."...
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Key injuries fueled downward spiral
(College Sports ~ 03/16/08)
Southeast Missouri State men's basketball coach Scott Edgar believes that when rebuilding a program, the steps taken aren't always forward. "Sometimes you take steps sideways, and sometimes you take steps back," he said. That was the case for Edgar's second Southeast team, which limped to the finish line after a sizzling start...
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China gambles that Tibet crackdown won't bring Olympic boycott
(International News ~ 03/16/08)
BEIJING -- Soldiers on foot and in armored carriers swarmed Tibet's capital Saturday, enforcing a strict curfew a day after protesters burned shops and cars to vent their anger against Chinese rule. In another western city, police clashed with hundreds of Buddhist monks leading a sympathy demonstration...
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Thanks for help with puppies
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/16/08)
To the editor: In December you ran an article about two homeless puppies found by Candis Ward and her children. The puppies were fostered after being picked up by Tammi Craig from Gunner's Run Rescue in Ruma, Ill. The pups are named Faith and Frost and have been adopted through the Monroe County Humane Society in Illinois. The puppies were spayed and neutered and are doing well in their new homes...
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Hallmark to cease direct-to-consumer flower, gift business
(State News ~ 03/16/08)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Customers will no longer be able to buy flowers from Hallmark by catalog or online. The Kansas City-based greeting card maker is discontinuing its direct-to-consumer flower and gift business. Company officials say the company was not getting the return on investment needed to continue the operation...
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Tests suggest possible new Manson grave sites
(National News ~ 03/16/08)
DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif. -- Bone-white stretches of salt, leached up from the lifeless soil, lay like a shroud over the high desert where a paranoid Charles Manson holed up after an orgy of murder nearly four decades ago. A determined group of outsiders recently led forensic investigators searching for new evidence of death -- clues pointing to possible decades-old clandestine graves...
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Wheat prices triple in past 10 months
(National News ~ 03/16/08)
LUBBOCK, Texas -- If you think the cost of gassing up your car is outrageous, wait until you need to restock your pantry. The price of wheat has more than tripled during the past 10 months, making Americans' daily bread -- and bagels and pizza and pasta -- feel a little like luxury items. ...
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Speak Out
(Speak Out ~ 03/16/08)
Why we vote IT'S SAD, but this will be the first U.S. presidential election where people will vote based on race and sex. How many will say they vote for Barack Obama because he's black or Hillary Clinton because she's a woman? Am I allowed to say that I will be voting for McCain because he's a white male? Will they be called the racist? No. Will I?...
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Red Cross appreciates support
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/16/08)
To the editor: As we celebrate March as American Red Cross Month, this is a great time to share a message of thanks. The American Red Cross expresses sincere gratitude to the community for its ongoing support of the Red Cross mission to prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters and emergencies...
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Crane collapses onto row of New York City apartment buildings
(National News ~ 03/16/08)
NEW YORK -- A crane mounted to the side of a skyscraper under construction toppled with a roar Saturday, smashing into a block of apartment buildings, killing at least four people. The crane split into pieces as it fell, pulverizing a four-story townhouse and demolishing parts of three other buildings. One man was pulled from the townhouse 3 1/2 hours after the building was crushed...
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Tight budget blocks tax break ideas in Illinois
(State News ~ 03/16/08)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Got an idea to put a little money back in the pockets of Illinois taxpayers? Chances are good state lawmakers already are pursuing it this year. From offering incentives to buy hybrid vehicles and school supplies to encouraging businesses to expand or locate here, legislators are pushing dozens of ideas that would provide breaks from a variety of state taxes...
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Long - Foster
(Wedding ~ 03/16/08)
Sarah Ashley Long and John Reed Foster were married Dec. 22, 2007, at First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Paul Kabo performed the ceremony. Caroline Harper of Jackson was reader. Organist was Dr. Gary Miller of Cape Girardeau, trumpeter was Jeff Nall of Nixa, Mo., and soloist was Emilie Stephens of Advance, Mo...
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Southeast rides Leigh past Memphis
(College Sports ~ 03/16/08)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- After needing nearly five hours to win the series opener, the Southeast Missouri State baseball team posted another narrow -- although more conventional -- victory. The Redhawks held off host Memphis 6-5 on Saturday afternoon, after beating the Tigers 9-8 in Friday night's 14-inning marathon that lasted 4 hours, 50 minutes...
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Mohundro - Miller
(Wedding ~ 03/16/08)
Katie Diane Mohundro and Derek Paul Miller exchanged vows Sept. 8, 2007, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jackson. Monsignor Edward Eftink performed the ceremony. Recorded music was played. The bride is the daughter of Larry and Mary Ellen Mohundro of Cape Girardeau. The groom is the son of Brian and Lisa Burger of Jackson, and the late Douglas Miller of Scott City...
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Critics of Ahmadinejad show strength in Iran parliament vote
(International News ~ 03/16/08)
TEHRAN, Iran -- Conservative opponents of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad made a strong showing in Iran's parliamentary elections, according to partial results Saturday. The split could mean friction between the president and former supporters disillusioned by his fiery, populist rule...
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Relax on the island of Bermuda
(Community ~ 03/16/08)
Think about getting far away from it all on your next getaway, way out in the middle (almost) of the Atlantic Ocean on the island of Bermuda, about 900 miles due east of Charleston, S.C. Tiny island, nine golf courses, the world's densest concentration, according to Bermuda 4u -- www.bermuda4u.com -- where the usual static photo that graces most Web sites is replaced by a slide show of the scenery. ...
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Dohogne - 50 years
(Anniversary ~ 03/16/08)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. James L. Dohogne of Chaffee celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 15, 2008. Dohogne and Mary McBride were married Feb. 15, 1958, at Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Oran, Mo., by the Rev. Aloysius Poepsel. Their attendants were Anna Glueck, Josephine Dietz, Brenda Todt, John Dohogne Jr., Robert Dohogne and Michael Powell...
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UCLA Medical Center fires employees for snooping into Britney
(Entertainment ~ 03/16/08)
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- UCLA Medical Center will fire some employees and discipline others for snooping at the confidential medical records of Britney Spears, who was hospitalized in its psychiatric ward, a hospital official told The Associated Press. Jeri Simpson, the hospital's director of human resources who was involved in the investigations of the confidentiality breach, confirmed the action but could not say how many employees were affected. ...
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Don't underestimate value of curb appeal
(Community ~ 03/16/08)
The old adage "Don't judge a book by its cover" doesn't hold true in home buying, where many buyers purchase a house based on its curb appeal. Sellers thinking of upgrading their homes often focus on exterior remodels, according to 2007 statistics...
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Fire
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/16/08)
Cape Girardeau Firefighters responded to the following calls Friday: n At 7:28 p.m., a box alarm at 3274 Lakewood Drive. n At 7:28 p.m., emergency medical service in the unit block of North Spanish Street. Firefighters responded to the following calls Saturday:...
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Police
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/16/08)
Cape Girardeau The following items were released by the Cape Girardeau Police Department. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI n Gary J. Bridges, 62, of Cape Girardeau received a summons for driving while intoxicated. Arrests n Shannon M. Adams, 28, of Jackson was arrested on a Cape Girardeau warrant of commitment...
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Victim of domestic violence must move out, seek counseling
(Column ~ 03/16/08)
Dear Dr. Dobson: I have a friend who is a frequent victim of spousal abuse. How would she go about dealing with her husband's problem? Dear Reader: The principles of my book "Love Must be Tough" offer the best response to an abusive husband. They begin with a recognition that behavior does not change when things are going smoothly. If change is to occur, it usually does so in a crisis situation. Thus, a crisis must be created and managed carefully...
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Australian theme park operator buys Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park
(Community ~ 03/16/08)
KAPOLEI, Hawaii -- Australia's biggest theme park owner-operator is taking over the closest thing Hawaii has to an amusement park for residents and tourists. Village Roadshow Limited signed an agreement to pay $27 million for the assets of Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park, including its 29 acres of water rides and attractions in Kapolei, park officials announced...
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Frey - Whalen
(Wedding ~ 03/16/08)
Jennifer Lynn Frey and Bradley Gerald Whalen were married Oct. 20, 2007, at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Rev. Thomas Kiefer performed the ceremony. Organist was Leann Hendrix and vocalist was Lisa Simmons. The bride is the daughter of Antonelle Frey of Cape Girardeau, and the late Lawrence Frey. The groom is the son of Gerry and Ann Whalen of Virden, Ill...
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Officials oppose sales tax holiday
(Local News ~ 03/16/08)
A legislative proposal for a late June sales tax holiday is stirring opposition from city and county officials already struggling with lagging sales tax revenue from a slowing economy. The proposal, approved in a Missouri House committee last week and expected to come up for debate when lawmakers return to Jefferson City following their annual spring break, sets aside June 27 through June 29 for Missourians who want to spend their federal tax rebate stimulus checks...
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Jansen - Glastetter
(Engagement ~ 03/16/08)
LEOPOLD, Mo. -- Norman and JoEllen Jansen of Leopold announce the engagement of their daughter, Sonya Marie Jansen, to Joshua Mark Glastetter, both of Benton, Mo. He is the son of Daniel and Mary Glastetter of New Hamburg, Mo. Jansen is a 1998 graduate of Leopold High School. She is employed at Orthopaedic Associates of Southeast Missouri...
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Independence School District abandons HQ following illnesses
(State News ~ 03/16/08)
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. -- Independence School District officials say they don't know what's causing the symptoms afflicting almost a third of the employees in their central office building. But they're not taking any chances. The school district said Friday it was relocating its headquarters indefinitely. The district is moving into a former Lincoln Mercury dealership this coming Wednesday, superintendent Jim Hinson said...
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Redhawks lose 6-2 in OVC opener
(College Sports ~ 03/16/08)
The Southeast Missouri State softball team opened Ohio Valley Conference play Saturday with a 6-2 loss at Eastern Kentucky. Southeast, which fell to 10-12 overall, led 2-1 before the Colonels (11-7) exploded for five runs in the bottom of the sixth inning...
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Out of the past
(Out of the Past ~ 03/16/08)
25 years ago: March 16, 1983 Work is expected to continue for about a week on part of the Old Appleton bridge, which is being cut into sections and removed from a gravel bar in Apple Creek; the bridge has rested there since the creek tore it from its foundation during flooding last December...
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Running trail
(Community ~ 03/16/08)
Rachel Sue Whitaker Senn believes everything happens for a reason. That's why she considers her move to Tempe, Ariz., when she was 10 years old, an act of fate. Shortly after Senn's father's death, her mother moved her family to be closer to the hospital where she had taken a job. The new house was right next to a man who would change the way that Senn would see the world. His name was Gustavo Gutierrez, and he was a fighter...
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2008 Audi R8
(National News ~ 03/16/08)
n Base price: $112,500 for base model with manual transmission and required convenience package; $121,500 with automatic and required convenience package. n As tested: $132,550. n Type: Midengine, all-wheel-drive, two-passenger, sports coupe...
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Obama decries injection of racial divisions in Democratic nomination battle
(National News ~ 03/16/08)
PLAINFIELD, Ind. -- On Saturday, Sen. Barack Obama decried "the forces of division" over race that he said are intruding into the Democratic presidential nomination contest. "We have to come together," he told a town-hall meeting at a high school...
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Clinton and Obama court Iowa activists who backed Edwards
(National News ~ 03/16/08)
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Supporters of Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton are once again ardently courting Iowa Democratic activists as they vie for the support of delegates pledged to departed rival John Edwards. Edwards finished second in the state's leadoff precinct caucuses Jan. 3, but those caucuses are only the first step in a complicated process of picking the state's 45 pledged delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Denver in August...
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Norton - Mueller
(Wedding ~ 03/16/08)
Jennifer Marie Norton and Jeffrey Ryan Mueller were married Oct. 27, 2007, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. David Hulshof performed the ceremony. Readers were Mary Sue Conrad, aunt of the groom; Debby Wilson, aunt of the bride; and Angela Olson, cousin of the groom. Giftbearers were Mark and Beth Mueller of Cape Girardeau, godparents of the groom...
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Petzoldt - Michael
(Engagement ~ 03/16/08)
Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Petzoldt of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Annie Kathleen Petzoldt, to Jonathan Ray Michael. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Michael of Bradford, Tenn. Petzoldt is a 2000 graduate of Central High School, and is pursuing a degree in marketing from Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at the Lutheran Home...
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Baseball takes backseat to new baby
(Column ~ 03/16/08)
Husband-and-wife journalists Bob Miller and Callie Clark Miller use this space to offer their views on everyday issues. HE SAID: I've been so busy lately, I haven't been able to keep up much with my St. Louis Cardinals. Usually by now, I know the projected starting rotation and lineup and even how some of the young prospects are looking. ...
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Herzog - Crain
(Engagement ~ 03/16/08)
STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. -- Charles and Marilyn Herzog of Ste. Genevieve announce the engagement of their daughter, Christa Herzog, to Josh Crain, both of Patton, Mo. He is the son of Jo Mitchem of Patton and Joe Crain of Jackson. Herzog is a 1998 graduate of Valle High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in interior design from Southeast Missouri State University in 2003. She is employed at Hutson's Fine Furniture in Cape Girardeau...
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Smith finishes sixth in the 400
(College Sports ~ 03/16/08)
Miles Smith earned his third All-American award, but came up short in his bid for a national title. Smith, Southeast Missouri State's senior 400-meter standout, finished sixth Saturday night at the NCAA indoor track and field championships at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark...
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Etzold - Chandler
(Wedding ~ 03/16/08)
Kaydee Lynne Etzold and Gregory David Chandler were married July 7, 2007, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau. The Rev. Douglas Breite performed the ceremony. Organist was Dottie Meyr of Cape Girardeau. Parents of the couple are Kevin and Donna Etzold of Cape Girardeau, and David and Ada Chandler of Farmington, Mo...
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Entertainment calendar
(Entertainment ~ 03/16/08)
Today Missouri Gun and Knife Show: Show Me Center, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Benefit concert for Central Junior High School auditorium featuring Jerry Ford Orchestra: Central Junior High School Auditorium, 3 to 5 p.m. Whiskey Creek: River City Yacht Club, Port Cape, 8 to 11 p.m...
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Shell - Bell
(Engagement ~ 03/16/08)
Gina Shell of Cape Girardeau and David Shell of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Meghann Rebecca Shell, to Cody Lovel Bell, both of Houston, Texas. He is the son of Sheila and Edd Ghent and Gordon Bell, all of St. Louis. Shell received a bachelor of science degree in child development from Southeast Missouri State University in 2007. She is an early childhood teacher with St. Clare of Assisi Catholic School in Houston...
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Washington's famed cherry blossoms expected to peak during festival
(Community ~ 03/16/08)
WASHINGTON -- Most of the cherry trees circling the Tidal Basin should be in peak bloom when the National Cherry Blossom Festival begins later this month, according to the National Park Service. The park service's chief horticulturist, Rob DeFeo, said that most of the 3,700 trees will be bursting with pink and white blossoms from March 27 through April 3. The entire blooming period lasts for several weeks...
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County GOP picks delegates, votes down Iraq motion
(Local News ~ 03/16/08)
Cape Girardeau County Republicans voted down a call to set a deadline for removing troops from Iraq as they gathered Saturday to choose delegates to state and congressional district conventions. The vote came during discussions of the state GOP platform, a document setting out party principles on state and federal issues. ...
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Enrollment trends
(Editorial ~ 03/16/08)
Population growth is not a steady climb. It grows faster some years than others. Remember the baby boomers? When they all started school in the early 1950s, classrooms were bulging. Colleges and universitites keep close tabs on these trends, because they have an impact on enrollment. ...
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Authorities: Kazmierczak died of gunshot wound to mouth
(State News ~ 03/16/08)
DEKALB, Ill. -- The gunman who opened fire inside a Northern Illinois University lecture hall died from a "contact-range" bullet wound to the mouth, according to partial autopsy results released Friday by the university. Steven Kazmierczak, 27, also had trace amounts of alprazolam, the generic name for the anti-anxiety drug Xanax, cold medicine and nicotine in his bloodstream when he fatally wounded five students before shooting himself on Valentine's Day, the school said. ...
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Officials: Basketball fans needed no warning about approaching Atlanta twister
(National News ~ 03/16/08)
ATLANTA -- Tens of thousands of basketball fans at two arenas were perfectly safe, officials insisted Saturday, even though the crowds apparently weren't warned about an approaching tornado -- one that would ravage skyscrapers and injure dozens. About 18,000 people were watching the Southeastern Conference men's tournament Friday night at the Georgia Dome when its fabric roof began rippling, the catwalks above the court started swaying and chunks of insulation rained onto the players...
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Audi ready to race
(National News ~ 03/16/08)
The 2008 Audi R8 is a lot like other exotic-looking sports cars: priced in the six figures and awesome-looking. But the two-seat R8 is unexpected, too: It's comfortable to ride in, if you don't mind sitting low to the pavement, and it's sporty and taut without being harsh and punishing...
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Steven Goins Jr.
(Obituary ~ 03/16/08)
Steven Goins Jr. ALTO PASS, Ill. -- Steven E. Goins Jr., 26, of Alto Pass died Friday, March 14, 2008. He was born Sept. 25, 1981, at Cape Girardeau, son of Steven and Amy Lou Goins. Goins worked as an over the road truck driver. Survivors include his mother of Alto Pass; two sisters, Ivy Roach of Anna, Ill., Jennifer Pender of Alto Pass; maternal grandparents Phil and Phyllis Goins of Cobden, Ill.; paternal grandparents Barbara Johnson of Cobden, and Glenn and Jane Goins of Anna...
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This is our political process
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/16/08)
To the editor: I'm fascinated that we, the American people, are willing give millions of dollars to three senators who rarely show up for work so they can look for another job. Even more fascinating is the fact that they spend those millions trying to convince us that they understand the plight of working citizens. Perhaps, most fascinating of all, is that a lot of people apparently believe them...
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Relief Society marks 166 years, offers tips for disaster preparedness
(Local News ~ 03/16/08)
A group of about 100 women who make up the Relief Society met Saturday for a 166-year birthday celebration at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cape Girardeau. The society's members come from nine congregational regions of the church and are committed to providing help where the need is greatest worldwide...
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Liquid in river remains a mystery
(Local News ~ 03/16/08)
Both the source and identity of a green dye, a red dye and a fuel floating down the Mississippi River remained a mystery Sunday night. The Cape Girardeau Fire Department was called in to assist the Missouri and Illinois Departments of Natural Resource, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Missouri State Highway Patrol in investigating the incident...
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