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Ludwick agrees to one-year contract
(Professional Sports ~ 02/17/09)
ST. LOUIS -- Ryan Ludwick and the St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a $3.7 million, one-year contract and avoided an arbitration hearing that was scheduled for Tuesday. The outfielder had asked for $4.25 million when exchanging proposed arbitration figures last month and the team had offered $2.8 million, making Monday's settlement $175,000 above the midpoint. Ludwick made $421,000 last year, when he had a breakout season with 37 homers, 113 RBIs and a .299 average...
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SEMO Pachyderm Club meets Thursday
(Local News ~ 02/17/09)
The SEMO Pachyderm Club will have a meal at 6:15 p.m., followed by a 7 p.m. meeting Thursday at Dexter Bar-B-Que in Cape Girardeau. The program, with Dr. Bruce Domazlicky, Tim Arbeiter, Brian Gerau and Mitch Robinson is "Economic Round Table." For more informatio,n call 243-4199...
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Redhawks carry big sticks in 2009
(College Sports ~ 02/17/09)
There appears to be no question about the proficiency of Southeast Missouri State's offense and defense. The Redhawks were second in the Ohio Valley Conference in runs scored per game last season at 7.1, led the league in home runs with 60 and ranked second in fielding percentage by establishing a new school record of .968...
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Llamas go to owner's funeral
(National News ~ 02/17/09)
PERRY, Ohio -- A northeast Ohio farmer who died of cancer has been laid to rest with the help of some of the llamas he raised on his farm. Two of Terry McCrone's llamas made up an honor guard at his funeral Friday at Perry Christian Church. Four others from a statewide drill team joined them, wearing purple ribbons as they lined up outside the church. The llamas escorted a hearse to Perry Cemetery...
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Timberlake tops GQ's list of '10 Most Stylish Men'
(Entertainment ~ 02/17/09)
NEW YORK -- Justin Timberlake wins style props in the March issue of GQ magazine. The magazine picked the entertainer to lead a list of the "10 Most Stylish Men in America." It singled out Timberlake for influence on fashion, his willingness to take risks and "knack for targeting trends" such as hats, three-piece suits, skinny ties and beards...
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Missouri leaves counties holding the bag on prisoners
(Editorial ~ 02/17/09)
This is not a good time to be asking Missouri legislators for more money, but county commissioners recently did just that. They asked for more compensation for housing state prisoners in county jails. Right now, the state's reimbursement is less than what it costs counties to house, feed and provide medical care for prisoners. In Cape Girardeau County, according to Sheriff John Jordan, the state's reimbursement falls short about half a million dollars a year...
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Some 'mail-order brides' in Cape Girardeau County have suffered abuse, abandonment
(Local News ~ 02/17/09)
Last week, a 27-year-old woman from Morocco was transported to the Safe House for Women by Cape Girardeau police after her husband left her stranded without money or means of support, according to Safe House staff and police. The woman's plight marks the third foreign female to come to the organization after meeting her husband on the Internet only to face abandonment when she came to the United States, or, in one case, severe abuse, said Theresa Lumos, a counselor at Safe House...
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Scientists drill deep to learn more about quakes not on faults
(National News ~ 02/17/09)
CHICAGO -- Scientists are researching earthquakes deep underground, studying them on land and below the sea in an effort to learn more about their causes. Based on history there will be quakes in Japan, also in Tibet, said Leigh Royden of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology...
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Southeast baseball team features eight area players
(College Sports ~ 02/17/09)
There is a definite local flavor to the 2009 Southeast Missouri State baseball team. Eight of the Redhawks' 30 players attended area high schools, including four players who received significant action last season. "They're good players, they've earned it," Southeast coach Mark Hogan said of the local contingent. "The last thing we look at is what town they're from...
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Larry Sexton
(Obituary ~ 02/17/09)
BENTON, Mo. — Larry Sexton, 48, of Benton passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at his home, under the care of his wife and Crown Hospice. He was born May 16, 1960, at Chaffee, Mo., son of Melvin "Red" and Hazel Sexton. He and Carla Wilson were married Jan. 29, 2003...
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Food companies cut offerings to make it through recession
(National News ~ 02/17/09)
MILWAUKEE -- If you want to see how the nation's foodmakers are weathering the recession, the proof is in the pudding. Kraft Foods Inc., the nation's largest food maker, will no longer sell Handi-Snacks pudding to retail customers. At the same time, it's pushing new flavors of its more lucrative Jell-O pudding...
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Two separate legal briefs filed in Cape County Sunshine suit appeal
(Local News ~ 02/17/09)
Two separate legal briefs on the Cape Girardeau County Commission Sunshine Law suit are being filed today with the Missouri Eastern District Court of Appeals. Both address the Oct. 24 ruling by Judge Stephen Mitchell, who said that during an April 17 closed meeting, the county commission did not knowingly violate Missouri's Open Meetings and Records Act, nicknamed the Sunshine Law. ...
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Nearly 6,000 still without power in Missouri
(State News ~ 02/17/09)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- More than 5,800 customers are still without power in the Missouri Bootheel region, three weeks after a severe ice storm knocked down hundreds of poles and caused damage to lines and transformers. The Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives says 5,300 customers lack electricity in the Hayti area of Pemiscot County. Another 300 outages remain in the Poplar Bluff area, and 217 around Sikeston...
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Crombeen, Mason lead Blues
(Professional Sports ~ 02/17/09)
ST. LOUIS -- B.J. Crombeen scored the go-ahead goal on a rebound with 5:14 to play, lifting the St. Louis Blues to a 2-1 victory over the punchless New York Rangers on Monday night. Lauri Korpikoski had the lone goal for the Rangers, who have lost eight of nine while scoring two or fewer goals in all but one. New York is 0-6-1 in its last seven on the road, this time falling to a franchise whose rebuilding job is led by longtime Rangers broadcaster and former goalie John Davidson...
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Out of the past 2/17/09
(Out of the Past ~ 02/17/09)
25 years ago: Feb. 17, 1984 Bowing to pressure by students and parents at an ad hoc meeting, the Delta School Board agreed to convene again next week and reconsider the contract of high school principal Jack McIntosh. The executive director of the Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority, Charles A. Clodfelter, announced he will retire as soon as a replacement is found...
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Fire report 2/17/09
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/17/09)
Cape Girardeau Firefighters responded to the following calls Sunday: n At 6:03 p.m., emergency medical service in the 1000 block of South Sprigg Street. n At 6:18 p.m., line down at 401 Independence St. n At 7:41 p.m., emergency medical service in the 200 block of South Benton Street...
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Manufacturing in U.S. shifts products
(National News ~ 02/17/09)
WASHINGTON -- It may seem like the country that used to make everything is on the brink of making nothing. In January, 207,000 U.S. manufacturing jobs vanished in the largest one-month drop since October 1982. Factory activity is hovering at a 28-year low. Even before the recession, plants were hemorrhaging work to foreign competitors with cheap labor. And some companies were moving production overseas...
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Hunter education certification course set for weekend
(Local News ~ 02/17/09)
Open to ages 11 and up, this 10-hour certification course, held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Nature Center is required for anyone born Jan. 1, 1967 or after, wishing to hunt with a firearm in Missouri. Youths age 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Students age 15 and younger must bring proof of age. Call 290-5730 for required preregistration. Certification requires passing a test and attendance both days...
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Pujols will pass on Baseball Classic
(Professional Sports ~ 02/17/09)
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- St. Louis slugger Albert Pujols says he will not play for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic because of insurance issues. Pujols, who hit .357 with 37 home runs and 116 RBIs for the Cardinals, says he regrets not being able to represent his native country in this year's WBC. He played for the Dominican team in 2006...
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Airplane parts may reveal more about N.Y. crash
(National News ~ 02/17/09)
CLARENCE, N.Y. -- Investigators have found components that might help reveal what the pilot did to try to save Flight 3407 during its final seconds, an investigator said Monday. The airplane smashed into a house in icy weather about six miles from Buffalo Niagara International Airport on Thursday night, killing 49 people on the plane and one on the ground...
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Police report 2/17/09
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/17/09)
Cape Girardeau The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Aundra Wren, 23, 1103 N. Frederick St., was arrested on a Cape Girardeau warrant for failure to appear for resisisting arrest and probation violation...
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Missouri lawmakers mull tax incentive for old mines
(State News ~ 02/17/09)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Hundreds of abandoned mines are carved into Missouri's deep limestone, and some lawmakers hope a tax break will fill part of that empty space with computers. A tax incentive aimed at companies that put data centers in old mines is included in a large economic development bill moving through the legislature...
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Police name man accused of starting Australia fire
(International News ~ 02/17/09)
CHURCHILL, Australia -- The only person accused of lighting one of Australia's deadly wildfires was a lonely web-surfer who liked dogs, always said "G'day" to neighbors, and was trying to find love online. Brendan Sokaluk, a 39-year-old who reportedly once served as a volunteer firefighter, was named as the suspect police arrested last week as the death toll from the wildfires edged up to 189 Monday...
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Getting help in hard times
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/17/09)
As I look at the difficult economic times we are facing, it is comforting to know that there are businesses in Cape Girardeau that are as concerned about my financial well-being as well as my physical well-being. These companies are the ones that let us breathe easy when it comes to money...
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Jerry Lingafelter
(Obituary ~ 02/17/09)
Jerry Wayne Lingafelter, 73, of Jackson, formerly of Grayville, Ill., died Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at his home, after a long battle with leukemia. He was born March 30, 1935, in Crawford County, Ill., son of Clyde and C. Vera Downy Lingafelter. He and Betty J. Switzer were married Jan. 30, 1960...
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Velma Craiglow
(Obituary ~ 02/17/09)
Velma Marie Craiglow, 78, of Jackson passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, at her home. She was born Oct. 20, 1930, at Neelys Landing, daughter of William and Nellie Meyer McLard. She and William Craiglow were married Nov. 26, 1950. Velma graduated from Jackson High School in 1946 and received a teaching certificate from Southeast Missouri State University in 1948. She taught for a brief time at the former Randles School in Randles...
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Speak Out 2/17/09
(Speak Out ~ 02/17/09)
Not deceptive I was listening the day Rush Limbaugh made the statement that he hopes President Obama's administration fails. He said it more than once. The clips Diane Sawyer played weren't deceptive. Price gouging HELP me to understand this. When gas prices go up to ridiculous prices, it is called price gouging. But when roses go up to ridiculous prices around Valentine's Day, it's not price gouging...
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Wil Pardue
(Obituary ~ 02/17/09)
Wilbur "Wil" Pardue, 38, of Munford, Tenn., died Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, in Memphis, Tenn. He was born Jan. 15, 1971, in Cape Girardeau, son of Wilbur "Shine" and Janet Pardue. He and Susan Masters were married Jan. 21, 2005...
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P.J. Ponder Jr.
(Obituary ~ 02/17/09)
Philip James "P.J." "Pete" Ponder Jr., 92, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born Aug. 24, 1916, in Dogwood, Mo., son of the late Philip James Ponder Sr. and Ruthie Orlena Boyd Ponder. Ponder was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church and a former member of First United Methodist Church in Sikeston, Mo., and First United Methodist Church in Charleston, Mo., where he served on the church board and was also a MYF leader...
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One year later, Lohse finds home, security in St. Louis
(Professional Sports ~ 02/17/09)
JUPITER, Fla. -- A year ago, Kyle Lohse was a pitcher without a team. Now, he's a key part of the St. Louis Cardinals' rotation and enters the season with the security of a new contract. "I got lucky to come here, get into a good situation and lucky enough to sign that extension at the end of the year," Lohse said Monday as pitchers and catchers worked out at spring training alongside a few early arriving position players. The full squad is due Tuesday...
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Perennial powerhouse Murray State visits reeling Redhawks
(College Sports ~ 02/17/09)
The tradition-rich Murray State men's basketball team comes to town with a full head of steam. MSU has rebounded from a slow start to win six of its last seven games, moving up to fourth place in the 10-team Ohio Valley Conference. The Racers will try to add to Southeast Missouri State's misery when the squads square off tonight at the Show Me Center...
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Martha Jordan
(Obituary ~ 02/17/09)
ANNA, Ill. — Martha J. Jordan, 95, of Anna died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at Union County Hospital. She was born Nov. 7, 1913, in Elco, Ill., daughter of Thomas and Lura Thompson Brim. She married Dariel A. "Brad" Jordan. Jordan was a member of Elco Baptist Church...
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Health calendar 2/17/09
(Community ~ 02/17/09)
Today Wellness Connection Healthy Heart Fair Cholesterol and blood pressure screenings, heart and stroke prevention education, nutrition education, healthy cooking demonstration and light supper. Call 332-1587. When: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Where: Wellness Connection, West Park Mall...
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Only five absentee ballots returned in Scott County; balloting to be held today
(Local News ~ 02/17/09)
Scott County voters have one question to answer on today's ballot: "Shall the County of Scott reduce its total property tax levy annually by 100 percent of the total amount of sales tax revenue collected in the same tax year and in conjunction therewith, impose a countywide one-half cent sales tax, provided that such sales tax shall expire on December 31, 2016?"...
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Pakistan inks deal with northwest militants
(International News ~ 02/17/09)
PESHAWAR, Pakistan -- Pakistan agreed Monday to suspend military offensives and impose Islamic law in part of the restive northwest, making a gesture it hopes will help calm the Taliban insurgency while rejecting Washington's call for tougher measures against militants...
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1 Mo. soldier dead, 1 seriously ill with meningitis
(State News ~ 02/17/09)
ST. LOUIS -- Meningitis cases at Fort Leonard Wood have left one soldier dead and another "very seriously ill," according to officials at the southern Missouri Army base. Fort Leonard Wood officials announced the meningitis cases in a news release Sunday. Few details were released, including names of either victim. Calls on Monday to a media spokesman at the base were not returned...
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Bill would require prescriptions for Sudafed to deter meth cooks
(State News ~ 02/17/09)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A doctor's visit and a prescription would be needed for many cold medicines under a Missouri bill targeting methamphetamine production. Supporters say requiring a prescription for medicine containing the decongestant pseudephedrine would stymie meth producers who go to multiple pharmacies, buying the maximum amount of the drug allowed by law. They argue that visiting multiple doctors and securing multiple prescriptions would scare away many of the producers...
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Running to fitness, week 2: Setting a pace
(Community ~ 02/17/09)
So, you've found the right shoes, the right clothes and started a running program. While some aching is to be expected, watch out for injuries. Three runners who also specialize in health care -- Clay Pope, a fitness trainer at HealthPoint Fitness in Jackson; Cassie Kipper, a fitness specialist and personal trainer at Fitness Plus; and Jacob Pattengill, a physical therapist and manager of Select Physical Therapy in Cape Girardeau -- have these tips:...
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Government pension agency braces for recession
(National News ~ 02/17/09)
WASHINGTON -- The deepening recession spells trouble for a little-known government corporation that insures the pensions of 44 million workers and retirees. The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. already has an $11 billion deficit that seems sure to grow larger as Corporate America suffers through the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression...
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Books for Belize exceeds goal
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/17/09)
We wish to thank you and your many readers who responded to our effort to collect children's books for use in Belize. Thanks to the outstanding response from this endeavor, over 30,000 books were donated by people and groups from all over our region, exceeding our goal of 25,000. In addition to those donating books, special thanks must be given to Kermit "Moose" Meystedt and Genesis Trucking for the donation of trucking service to transport the books to South Carolina for shipping to Belize...
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Delta's Menz notches 1,000th point
(High School Sports ~ 02/17/09)
Jodi Menz collected her 1,000th career point Monday night, dropping in 21 points as Delta routed visiting Sikeston 58-22. Menz needed exactly 21 points to reach the milestone. "It was nice for her to get it," Delta coach Mark Verticchio said. "She is a nice player, she has had a really nice career, and it's a nice way to top it off."...
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Israel seizes land for settlement growth
(International News ~ 02/17/09)
EFRAT, West Bank -- Plans to expand a West Bank settlement by up to 2,500 homes drew Palestinian condemnation Monday and presented a test for President Obama, whose Mideast envoy is known for opposing such construction. Israel opened the way for possible expansion of the Efrat settlement by taking control of a nearby West Bank hill of 423 acres. ...
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Labels are changing on over-the-counter children's cough and cold medicine to combat misuse
(Community ~ 02/17/09)
New federal guidelines for children's cough and cold medicines tell parents not to give the drugs to children younger than 4. Labels may not reflect the difference for months, because drug companies are making the change voluntarily; no medicines are being recalled...
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Jackson MIddle School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
First semester Scholastic Honor Roll 6th grade: Bridgett Adams, Tyler Howard, Jenna Little, Kourtney McClanhan, Maci McCuan, Caylee McLeod, Ashton McWilson, Alex Stone, Tommy Tran, Mackenzie Vaught, Rachel Williams 7th grade: Ibraheem Aziz, Jordan Hadden, Heather Hogan, Lucy Kunz, Jeffrey Sirrine, Rachel Smith. Erin Strayhorn, Cheyenne Vaughn...
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Scott City Elementary School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
A Honor Roll 3rd grade: Kaylea Bard, Camryn Daniels, Katherine Friese, Lexi Hennecke, Colleen Kenney, Gracie Kern, Jacob Kirchhofer, Quinton Lacey, Lacey Lange, Bailee Lathum, Bryan McNeely, Hailey Ritchey, Shaun Schwausch, Katie Smith, David Smith, Dakota Talley, Madison Thompson, Hunter Walker...
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Saxony Lutheran High School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
First Semester Honor Roll with High Distinction 12th grade: Jarod Koenig, Eric Osborne, Christopher Roth, Bret Steffens 11th grade: Chad Bachmann, Alicea Mahnken 10th grade: Lucy Gage 9th grade: Sam Breite Honor Roll with Distinction 12th grade: Andrew Etzold, Garrett Fritsche, Ross Gage, Casey Hemmann, Tyler James, Jared Mueller...
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Chaffee Junior & Senior High
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
7th grade: Ethan Bodwell, Tyler Bolliner, Storm Estes, Austin Fodge, Travis Hall, Cody Payne, Trenton Pennington, Melanie Rister, Holly Rutherford, Elizabeth Sexton, Jennifer Sutterfield, Daniel White, Megan Wiley, Justin Wilson, Devon Yahn 8th grade: Courtney Berghoff, Adrienne Eichhorn, George Husted, Dustin Johnson, Alexandra McGowan, Ellie Sigman, Bailey Swinford, Jared Walker, Amanda Welborn, Erica Welter, Dillon Williams, Dustin Worley...
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Over 700 file for assistance in Dunklin County
(Local News ~ 02/17/09)
KENNETT, Mo. -- More than 750 applications for assistance were filed from Dunklin County last week at the Salvation Army's Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC). This information was provided during the final Unified Command Center meeting on Tuesday morning...
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Meridian Elementary & Middle School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
High Honor Roll 3rd grade: Mia Davis, Audrianna Green, Ra'Kyah Jeter, Destiny Lowe, Shalaia Vaughn, Uniqua Vaughn 4th grade: Katie Adams, Alyzone Agbayani, Gabrielle Baker, Scarlett Carter, Jeffery Hightower, Blake Ice. Jazane Magraff, Johneseya McDonial, Brittany Nelson, Taylor Ogden, Michael Richards, Hannah Schaal, Kadie Spaulding, Gregory Somerset, Johnathan White...
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Major disaster declaration issued for 20 Missouri counties
(Local News ~ 02/17/09)
A state request for a major disaster declaration was granted today, according to a news release from Gov. Jay Nixon's office.An emergency disaster declaration issued Jan. 30 provided federal assistance to the state government for costs associated with the ice storm that began on Jan. ...
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Mo. bridge project touted as first under stimulus
(State News ~ 02/17/09)
TUSCUMBIA, Mo. (AP) -- Construction crews begin work on a replacing a rural Missouri bridge just minutes after President Barack Obama signs a $787 billion stimulus package. The Missouri bridge project was expected to be the first in the nation to get started under the stimulus plan...
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Cape Christian School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
A Honor Roll 4th grade: Jay Green, Calli House, Bailey Janota, Rachael Koehler, Caitlyn Limbaugh, Paeton Outman, Sarah Pecord, Caroline Rollins, Zoe Schumer, Katelyn Smith, James Stroup, Kaylee Taylor. 5th grade: Hannah Braswell, Davis Deimund, John Paul Goodman, Michael Harris, Audry Helms, Paris Johnson, Michaela Lovig, Ethan Mirgeaux, Clayton Monia, Kent Priest, Lydia Taylor, Maci Wallace, Megan Westcott...
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North Elementary
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
A Honor Roll 4th Grade: Emma Bishop, Glen Boyd, Ashley Ford, Bendan Gross, Chuck Hartle, Dylan Hottes, Timber Kimbel, Kyle Lappe, Ryan Lipps, Hailey Meyr, Deanna Mirly, Chase Mueller, Quentin Noah, Alexis Oswald, Clayton Pemberton, Rachel Sinn, Spencer Toft, Corie Williams, Maria Zuccarini...
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Kelso C-7 School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
A Honor Roll 1st grade: Riley Burger, Allison Colbert, Wally Davis, Morgan Kern, Grant Menz, Kaylyn Michael, Josh Schmitt. 2nd grade: Amanda Enderle. Lindsey Kieffer, David Posey, Lexie Spurgeon, Michelle Whalen, Emma Wilhelm. 3rd grade: Alex Burger, Aaron Glastetter, Claudia Kern, Drew Reischman, Kaitlyn Schiwitz...
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Kelly Middle School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
A Honor Roll 6th grade: Shelby Beggs, John Crone, Kara Heeb, Tyler Holt, Kobin Kempe, Seth Perdue 7th grade: Rebecca Deason, Samantha Hupp, Mikayla Jackson, Jerrod Lynn, Jade Rampley, Trey Schuerenberg, Kamren Smith, Ryan Smith, Trey Walker, Breanna White, Audrey Wilkerson...
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Woodland Middle School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
A Honor Roll 5th grade: Nathaniel Bolin, Jalen Cronk, Rainha Hammers, Ashley Jordan, Sydney Keith, Lexie King, Jarrett Lincoln, Kerri Lincoln, Whitney Lincoln, Chandler Ritter, Shelby Sawyer, Cole Schlief, Taylor Tafoya, Reed Walker, Brett Woods...
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Central Junior High School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
3rd term A Honor Roll 7th grade: Cheyenne Allen, Bailey Bliss, Eric Craiglow, Catherine Crites, Alisha Deshazier, Abigail Goeckeler, Joshua Greaser, Emily Hagan, Jasmine Hamilton, Alethia Hebert, Britney Hubbard, Diana Kantchev, Colin Keele, Kendra Kelch, Truman Kinsey, Rebecca Kitchen, Bailey Kralemann, Brianna Lawrence, Courtney Limbaugh, Rachael Long, Nathan Lutes, Aaron Mehner, Alex Mehner, Sydney Messerli, Seiya Miyata, Andrea Morales, Cassandra Morris, Tyler Myers, Derek Nunnery, Shianne Peters, Nicole Rich, Abby Ritter, Vikas Rudrappa, Stephanie Schrempf, Jessica Shirrell, Madeline Siefert, Jordan Stone, Caleb Strickland, Kristin Thompson, Zaria Ward, Ashley Westbrook, Kristen Wikel, James Wilferth, Brendan Williams, Brooke Zoellner. ...
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Definite 'yes' for Scott Co. sales tax
(Local News ~ 02/17/09)
Scott County voters approved a half-cent retail sales tax by nearly a 3-to-1 margin Tuesday, with 1,727 voting for the measure and 592 opposed. Scott County Presiding Commissioner Jamie Burger said he was happy the measure won every voting precinct in the county...
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Honor rolls 2/17/09
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
Advance Junior & Senior High 7th grade: Haley Abernathy, Allie Below, Madison Brown, Kelcess Davault, Zane Eggiman, Helen Hedge, Loghan Hill, Mckayla Hodge, Ashley Hoffman, Anne Lanpher, Grayson Miles, Triston Mitchell, Kevin Sullinger, Benjamin Trout...
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MoDOT announces Southeast Missouri road projects funded by stimulus
(Local News ~ 02/17/09)
Missouri kicked off spending its share of the $789 economic stimulus program Tuesday with the awarding of four highway projects including one on Interstate 55 in Southeast Missouri. Almost before the ink was dry on President Obama's signature, the Missouri Department of Transportation was holding news conferences announcing the projects. ...
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Leopold Elementary School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
4th grade: Klara Beel, Blake Eeftink, Aly Fluchel, Jessie Holweg, Cole Jackson, Jack Jones, Evan Landewee, Ashley Nussbaum, Colby Thele, Alexis Weber, Kaitlyn Weber, Matt Woodfin 5th grade: Zach Beel, Brittany Garland, John Gray, Emily Seiler, Garrett Thele, Lexi Vandeven, Abby Weber, Shelby Yount...
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Delta Elementary School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
Kindergarten: Hannah Bond, Alec Brown, Kaya Carroll, Colby Crader, Lauren Crutsinger, Mason Keys, Dyllan Kohler, Emily Landewee, Dale Lincoln, Katelyn Lunsford, Hunter Ourth, Danielle Thomas, Garret Vandeven, Seth Hubbard 1st grade: Ryan Birkman, Coley Blattel, Katelyn Borneman, Alan Canady, Grant Coomer, Mogan Crutsinger, Ashgen Dozier, Chloe Hamilton, Anna Hanselman, Devin Lesch, Logan Rhodes, Andrea Slinkard, Isaiah Thomas, Colton White...
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Meadow Heights High School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
Principal's Honor Roll 7th grade: Dylon Baldassaro, Kyle Baremore, Cierra Davis, Jamie Despain, Mikayla Green, Michael Hileman, Brooke Johnson, Wyatt Leonard, Laura Moring, Wyatt Rhodes, Sierra Smith 8th grade: Justin Abernathy, Dusty Cook, Chancey Elfrink, Shawna Gruenke, Laura Hanners, Cheyenne Long, Cole Wyatt...
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Judge who exonerated Kezer said justice system 'failed' on many levels
(Local News ~ 02/17/09)
Missouri's criminal justice system not only made a mistake in convicting Joshua C. Kezer in 1994 of a Scott County homicide, it suffered a breakdown at every possible level, a Cole County judge ruled Tuesday. Cole County Circuit Judge Richard Callahan issued a ruling in Kezer's case Tuesday morning, freeing him from the second-degree murder and armed criminal action conviction that has kept him in prison for more than 14 years and ordering his release from Jefferson City Correctional Center within 10 days, unless the state decides to retry him.. ...
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Definite 'yes' for Scott Co. retail sales tax
(Local News ~ 02/17/09)
Scott County voters approved a half-cent retail sales tax by nearly a 3-to-1 margin Tuesday, with 1,727 voting for the measure and 592 opposed. Jamie Burger, Scott County presiding commissioner, said he was happy the measure won every voting precinct in the county...
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Advance Junior & Senior High
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
7th Grade: Haley Abernathy, Allie Below, Madison Brown, Kelcess Davault, Zane Eggiman, Helen Hedge, Loghan Hill, Mckayla Hodge, Ashley Hoffman, Anne Lanpher, Grayson Miles, Triston Mitchell, Kevin Sullinger, Benjamin Trout 8th Grade: Ethan Barr, Jessica Beal, Braden Bien, Hannah Capps, Montanna Ford, Wesley Garner, Curtis Gilliland, Liza Gray, Elisha Hindman, Amber Kennedy, Haley Kennison, Sierra Metcalf, Tyler Middleton, Kelsy Patterson, Katy Rhodes, Joshua Robison, Logan Sadler, Chelsea Shirrell, Caleigh Slagley, Shea Wolfenkoehler. ...
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Leopold Junior & Senior High
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
First semester A Honor Roll 7th grade: Sydney Eeftink, Casey Graham, Kacie Hampton 8th grade: Katie Eftink, Joseph Elfrink, Ryan Thiele 9th grade: Lacey Duckworth, Emily Elfrink, Seth Landewee, Ben Seiler 10th grade: Mackenzie Beel, John Bohnsack, Katelyn Brotherton, Andrea Bueter, Mallory James, Abby Landewee, Kristie Thiele, Joe Trankle...
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Meridian High School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
First Semester High Honor Roll 9th grade: Derik Holder, Brock Moore. 11th grade: John Cross, Jessica Jackson, Ashley Killius, Nathan Pfaff, Emily Polley, Kendra Simpson. 12th grade: Ashley Adams, Jennifer Bennett, Brianna Hammon, Brandon McElmurry. Honor Roll...
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Leopold Elementary School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
4th grade: Klara Beel, Blake Eeftink, Aly Fluchel, Jessie Holweg, Cole Jackson, Jack Jones, Evan Landewee, Ashley Nussbaum, Colby Thele, Alexis Weber, Kaitlyn Weber, Matt Woodfin 5th grade: Zach Beel, Brittany Garland, John Gray, Emily Seiler, Garrett Thele, Lexi Vandeven, Abby Weber, Shelby Yount...
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West Lane Elementary
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
A Honor Roll 3rd grade: Blayne Adams, Josh Anello, Kendyll Brown, Hailey Coates, Alexis Dowdy, Beth Goehman, Skyler Hamilton, Kailey Hess, Charlee Hounihan, Amy Justis, Gage Kranawetter, Ariana Kroninger, Adrienne LaFentres, Riley LaPlant, Myra Mezo, Cheyenne Poirrier, Alex Rodman, Abigail Sadler, Samuel Sammut, Lindsey Snyder, Carson Trankler, Dominique Unterreiner, Alissa Wiggins, Anna Yancey...
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St. Ambrose School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
A Honor Roll 5th grade: Logan Brigman, Andee Charleston, Lindsey Harrell, Hannah Seyer. 6th grade: Billi Charleston, Dean Crippen. 7th grade: Mackenzie Chapman, Trever Glaus, Sara Long, Gavin Seyer. B Honor Roll 5th grade: Lindsey Koch, Lindsey LeGrand, Abby Sutton, Amber Vandeven...
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Nell Holcomb School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
A Honor Roll 6th grade: Brandi Bertrand, Riley Duncan, Jeremiah Halter, Ryan May Abbie Sinn, Megan Wadley 7th grade: Julie Bollinger, Forest King, Kadie Orenstein, Dylan Wachter 8th grade: Daniel Bollinger, Jason Welker B Honor Roll 6th grade: Austin Atchley, Kailen Boren, Haley Ehlers, Quentin Goode, Hayden Lynn, Ali Norder, Taylor Powell, Zach Reece, Nicole Reynolds, Justin Sinn, Roy Terry, Justin Trickey, Sierra Welker, Chance Ziegler...
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Scott City High School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
High Honor Roll @names:9th grade: Adam Bowers, Jenna Cummins, Taylor Glueck, Brittany Kiefer, Landon Robert, Tyler Schwettman. 10th grade: Brooke Dohogne, Miranda Foshee, Stacey Heisserer, Corey Rogers, William Scholz. 11th grade: Jens Bohm, Ashley Brant, Katie Diebold, Lindsey Hadley, Olivia Miles, Taylor Mungle, Holli Shemonia...
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Zalma Elementary School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
A Honor Roll 1st grade: Ethyan Birkman, Alexis Conder, Zack Findley, Haley Gunn, Megan Harvell, Mikayla Sargent, Hunter Stotts, Eli Ware, Olivia Whitehead, 2nd grade: Ethan Douglas, Emily Pickett, Madison Younger 3rd grade: Jacob Borders, Brett Hovis, Callie Robinson, Cierra Schmidt, Lacie VanGennip...
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South Elementary School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
A Honor Roll 4th grade: Mackenzie Bartels, Cana Bles, Kyle Bryant, Kaitlin Christian, Ashley Cisco, Ana Compton, Camille Dovin, Anna Estes, Nicholas Freeman, Jack Gard, Caleb Gilbert, Liam Gray, Courtney Hahs, Skyler Hornbeak, Allison Karleskint, Abby King, Jeffrey Kirkley, Emily Ladd, Dillon Lang, Katlyn Lawrence, Ryan Malone, Rudy McClellan, Emily McRoberts, Thomas Moss, Randa Norman, Addison Puls, Rachel Rhodes, Alexis Ruch, Clayton Simmons, Theran Slinkard, Emily Smith, Nicole Sotak, Carson Stroup, Brittany Ussery, Eion Vaughn, James Robert Ward, Savannah Watson, Casey Webb. ...
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Oak Ridge Junior & Senior High School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
6th Grade: Brooke Grable, Cody Kinder, Leah Puchbauer, Marissa Schamburg, Jacob Seabaugh, Chelsea Seyer, Kaleb Siemer, Zachariah Watkins, Kaylen Woods 7th Grade: Brittany Amschler, Andrea Blackwell, Taylor Bock, McKenzie Elam, Jacob Hengl, Cameron Moore, Janelle Myers, Rachel Seyer, Morgan Smith...
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Chaffee Elementary School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
3rd Grade: Hallie Bolllinger, Tucker Chaney, Mattison Cline, Gabe Henson, Kelly Lautner, Alyssa Lunsford, Jace Russom, Brroklyn Sadler, Seth Seyer, Brandon Wallace, Tyler Whistler. 4th Grade: Isaac Bedwell, Brooklyn Burton, Jaylynn Cabaniss, Kerri Cannon, Dawson Copeland, Ricky Dennis, Rya Holderfield, Sydney Kelso, Justin Lovelady, Aaron Medley, Kody Olsen, Cody Pepple, Anna Sadler, James Wallace, Kiley Wicker, Brandon Wiley...
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Egyptian School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
High Honor Roll 3rd grade: Amanda Bennett, Lonis Eaglebear-Tybo, Lesley Grace, Breeann Johnson, Kelsey McCrite, Tristan Parker, Madelynn 4th grade: Wyatt Caldwell, Daneesha Cathell, Kacia Houston, Tyra Huff, Greer Thomas, Russell Wolford 5th grade: Kaylie George, Olivia Khourie, Blake Mix, Kimalee Story, Kimber White...
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Tiny Toes snack-n-learn seeks partnerships from local resources.
(Submitted Story ~ 02/17/09)
Hello, I'm searching for local resources interested in partnering with the Cape Area Family Resource Center, Success by Six and the Cape County Library. Your partnership is sought with the intention of giving your agency representative the opportunity to share the who/what/where information about your agency to the family's enrolled in our Tiny Toes snack-n-learn program. We are currently searching for presenters for the month of March and April...
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St. Denis School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
1st grade: Krista Dirnberger, Ricky Fladung, Britt Gage, Addie Gage, Mallory Glastetter, Haleigh Halter, Devin Heuring, Gavin Holland, Haley Johnson, Macy Landeros, Andrea Richman. 2nd grade: Landon Cureton, Sydney Dittlinger, Andrew Halter, Nate Hulshof, Ragan Schlosser, Allison Seiler, Grace Urhahn...
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Clippard Elementary School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
A Honor Roll 4th grade: Jacob Camp, Katherine Carns, Natalie Davis, Madison Dush, Madalyn Gutierrez, Emily Hiatt, Logan Hunt, Katie Kinder, Trenton Leimer, Marisol Morales, Michael Morrison, Takymbra Williams, Luke Wilson B Honor Roll 4th grade: Dayna Arthur, Emily Ayers, Harrison Ayers, Javon Benson, Korie Brewer, Jacquen Cummins, Emily Deason, Madilyn Dunn, Zac Glenn, Yasdani Gonzalez, Sequoia Holloway, Dylan Kyle, Keliah Miles, Erika Murphy, Cassandra Nelson, Logan Nunnally, Makenzie Reeves, Bennett Robinson, Ashtin Smith, Daryl Stagger, Alicia Stull, Steven Sundstrom, Maverick Turner.. ...
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Robbers steal food from Cape Girardeau delivery man
(Local News ~ 02/17/09)
Cape Girardeau police are investigating a bizarre robbery that occurred Monday night shortly before 8 p.m. in the 1100 block of South Ellis Street and involved a theft of Chinese food. The victim, a delivery man for China Star restaurant, was dropping off an order at an address on South Ellis Street when he was attacked by the four men that answered the door at the residence, said Sgt. Jason Selzer, spokesman for the Cape Girardeau Police Department...
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Franklin Elementary School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
A Honor Roll 4th grade: Kimberly Jones, Colletta Pair, Allison Vaughn, Grace Nall. B Honor Roll 4th grade: Corby Murphy, Blake Harris, Kaitlyn Dodd, Andrew Lawson, John Pettet, Brett Kinder, Alyssa Lance, Madison Sides, Chaliya Bell.
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St. Augustine School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
A Honor Roll 4th grade: Sierra Delrosa 5th grade: Alex Bradshaw, Madeline Essner, Stephanie Jansen, Shiloh Kirn, Christina Scherer, Jordan Seyer, Clayton Stull, Anne Ziegler 6th grade: Logan Heisserer, Caleb Jansen, Christian Job, Evan Keesee, Nathan Klipfel, Ryan Landewee, Jacob LeGrand, Dylan Menz, Alyssa Mohney, Josh Thompson...
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Scott County votes "yes" on sales tax: precinct vote totals
(Local News ~ 02/17/09)
Yes 1,727 No 592 Yes 71 No 39 Yes 40 No 21...
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Eagle Ridge Christian School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
A Honor Roll Kindergarten: Riley Bollinger, Jasmine Brown, Tristen Cramer, Paige Dewrock, Zakary Mayfield, William Pfaff, Destin Roth, Logan Schwieger, Alex Thomas, Coleson Titus. 1st grade: Matthew Blunt, Haley Brazel, Austin Estes, Abbey Heisserer, Micah Herron, Bradley Hess, Al'Lexia Kluttz, Hudson McVay...
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This afternoon on seMissourian.com
(Local News ~ 02/17/09)
After 15 years in prison for murder, Joshua C. Kezer today learned that he might soon be a free man.Cole County Circuit Judge Richard Callahan issued an opinion today overturning Kezer's 1994 conviction for the murder of Angela Mischelle Lawless. ...
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Golf course bids overshoot estimates by $300,000
(Local News ~ 02/17/09)
The lowest bid for overhauling the Jaycees Municipal Golf Course came in $264,000 above the $1.5 million cost estimate, forcing Cape Girardeau city officials to recommend that the City Council try again. At its regular meeting tonight, the council will hear a recommendation that it reject all eight bids received for the golf course, the first major project ready for contractors that would be funded by a half-cent sales tax approved by voters in April. ...
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St. Mary Cathedral School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
A Honor Roll 4th grade: Lily Dohogne, Alleigh Emmendorfer, Elizabeth Keene, Calli Nanney, Michael Rosenquist, Tariq Said, Courtney Schlosser, Savanah Seyer, Nick Wiesner. 5th grade: Tyler Essner, Carson Ketcher, Claire Landewee, Emily Timpe, Alecia Totton, Kaleb Ward...
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Immaculate Conception School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
A Honor Roll 4th grade: Taylor Allen, Shannon Beussink, William Gibbs, Gus Guilliams, Katie Hanners, Kyle Kester, Thomas Landewee, Emme Outman, Lauryn Scheffel, Lizzie Spooler, Easton Wyatt 5th grade: Clinton Gaskill, Elizabeth Gibbs, Madison Heisserer, Mitchell Heisserer, Joslyn Mansfield, Tyler Nenninger, Renee Peters, Tyler Schumacker, Emma Sievers, Megan Sprengel, Anna Triller...
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St. Joseph Parish School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
A Honor Roll Fourth grade: Winston Welter Fifth grade: Marisa Hall, Olivia Jordan, Sixth grade: Joseph Beggs, Morgan Campbell, Lyndsie Robert, Rhett Simmons Seventh grade: Macy Hall, Shelby Rhymer Eighth grade: Loney Pender B Honor Roll Fourth grade: Allison Beggs, Ryne Enderle, Dayton Reed, Taylor Schaefer...
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Power restored to almost all of Southeast Missouri
(Local News ~ 02/17/09)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — The lights came back on for approximately 565 Ozark Border Electric Cooperative customers during the past four days. "We only have 34 left in the Malden area and we should have them back on today," said Stanley Estes, the cooperative's general manager...
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Kelly Elementary School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
3rd grade: Dustin Adams, Meagan Allred, Hunter Bryant, Shelby Fisher, Evan Gilliam, Connor Gleason, Rebecca Heppe, Dustin Majka, Madison Poat, Dakota Smith, Cassie Still, Lauren Wadlington, Hunter Wessling, Leksey Adams, Bradley Campbell, Amber Dukes, Madison Hayden, Logan Hodgkiss, Cora Hupp, Wyatt LeDure, Alex Presson, Landon Sides, Noah Tackett, Mallory Urhahn, Cameron Vetter, Teva Yancy, Cory Bailey, Brent Burke, Tayla Campbell, Brent Carlyle, Hannah Cochran, Kinley Green, Elizabeth Hall, Hannah Kelsey, Jessica Kempe, Lacey Smith, Taylor Crank, Katelyn Draves, Gracen Florek, Kelsey Hart, Garrett Heady, Chase Morrow, Kaylie Smith, Dalton Stanley, Cole Vinson, Alyssa Woodrome. ...
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Judge's ruling in Kezer case has harsh criticism for Hulshof
(Local News ~ 02/17/09)
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) -- A Southeast Missouri man convicted 15 years ago in a college student's murder may soon be set free under a judge's ruling that sharply criticizes former Rep. Kenny Hulsof, who prosecuted the case, for withholding evidence from defense attorneys...
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Notre Dame Regional High School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
A Honor Roll 9th grade: Tyler Arpin, Savanna Ayers, Mark Blanton, Neelye Blue, Katherine Bohn, Brooke Bohnert, Cory Bunger, Mason Burdin, Summer Burger, Abby Crites, Alec Domjan, Madeline Dufek, Katherine Edwards, Kali Essner, Cody Heisserer, Cynthia Hoffman, James Holloway, Madison Huckstep, Matthew Jedlinski, Kelly Kapp, Elizabeth Kiblinger, Ryan Ladd, Jonathan Lynch, Adam McCoy, Sarah McCrate, Sarah Mittrucker, Morgan Morris, Myeongin Oh, Jessica Pfau, Erin Phelps, Isaac Protzel, Adam Raines, Hali Rendleman, Seth Robert, Olivia Roth, Brianne Sanders, Eva Schafer, Philip Schuchardt, Keira Soutar, Mackenzie Strieker, Kenneth Tiffany, Emily Triller, Hunter Urhahn, Brady Vetter.. ...
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St. Vincent De Paul Parish School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
A Honor Roll 4th grade: Peyton Pfeiffer, Lindsay Peters, Julia Kohlfeld, Jack Essner, Garrett Siebert, Lindsay Parker, Hunter Miller, Faith Essner, Christopher Huckstep, Sylvia Kolda, Kathleen Harold, Annie Martin, Luke Nolan, Nick Powers, Claudia Price, Jacie Pujol, Austin Van de Ven, Ellie Worley, Maddie McClintock, Destiny Bruenderman, Sam Mocherman, Jordan Huff...
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Jackson Senior High School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
1st Semester Honor Roll Scholastic Honor Roll 12th grade: Casi Aslin, Alexis Bogenpohl, Alyssa Bollinger, Gabe Eggers, Erinne Haff, Caleb Harris, William Jones, Alison Keiper, Patrick Schlotter, Rebecca Schmitt, Adrienne Schwieger, Richa Sutaria, Ryan Welker, Drew Young...
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Zalma Junior and Senior High
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
A Honor Roll 7th grade: Milayla Marler, Dillan Vandeven 8th grade: Austin Sitze 9th grade: Tyler Blankenship, Kelsey Whitehead 10th grade: Angela Dickinson, Michael Holman, Stefanie Slemmer, Justin Stotts 12th grade: Kaitlyn Domville, Karen Holman, Matthew Porter, Jerica Rogers, Nicholas Smith, Corie Walker...
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Woodland Elementary
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
A Honor Roll 2nd grade: Wyatt Allen, Alexis Allhands, Zebin Andrews, Brianna Arnzen, Taylor Bolin, Dalton Boyer, Jacob Byland, Heather Clowes, Garrett Crites, Connor Goodwin, Quinn Hammers, Gracie Huffman, Zayne Hulvey, Mariah Jordan, Jaden Kight, Aidan King, Paige Kozicky, Shaina Lape, Lainey Long, Jared Merrell, Johna Pruitt, Hailey Rhodes, Noah Rhodes, James Ricketts, Kaitlin Ritter, Wyatt Rouggly, Karson Skinner, Karsten Sowers, Braydon Sparks, Katelyn Wall, Scarlett Young, Britni Zajicek...
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Alma Schrader School
(Honor Roll ~ 02/17/09)
A Honor Roll 4th grade: Ethan Arnn, Bashir Brimah, Amy Dai, Skylar Deimund, Caitlyn Dumey, Sophia Gentle, Andrea Guebert, Brady Hendershott, Tara Hester, Nia Johnson, Spencer Kidd, Bennett Kidd, Josh Markhart, Hannah McGill, Alex Miller, Alyssa Ogle, Elizabeth Orr, Noah Ray, Jackie Roth, Gavin Sample, Sabrina Sander, Levi Strickland, Ben Strong, Drew Thatcher, Rachel Thornsberry, Mckenzie Umfleet, Elizabeth Ustinov, Ellen Wang, Kunita Williams...
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