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Perryville woman in serious condition after Malibu hits tree
(Local News ~ 10/01/09)
PERRYIVLLE, Mo. - A Perryville woman was in serious condition after her 2001 Chevrolet Malibu struck a tree Wednesday. Kathleen Geoghegan, 64, was traveling southbound on County Road 819 1 mile north of Route N when she failed to negotiate a curve, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Her Malibu traveled off the right side of the roadway and collided with a tree around 8:05 a.m...
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MoDOT public meeting on Highway 25 improvements today in Jackson
(Local News ~ 10/01/09)
A public hearing to discuss improvements on Highway 25 at South Elementary in Jackson will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the school library, 1701 S. Hope St. The meeting will be conducted in an open house format, with no formal presentation. Visitors can talk directly with MoDOT personnel working on the project...
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Southeast Missouri school considers shutting down due to high number of absences
(Local News ~ 10/01/09)
KENNETT, Mo. -- More than 60 students at Kennett Middle School were sent home on Wednesday with "flu-like symptoms," prompting school officials to debate the possibility of temporarily shutting down school. According to Superintendent Jerry Noble, a high number of absences was reported throughout the district on Wednesday, with more than 100 students absent from middle school, approximately 70 absent from high school, and about 30 absent at South Elementary. ...
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Man arrested for allegedly striking 2-year-old in face
(Local News ~ 10/01/09)
The Pemiscot County Sheriff's Department recently arrested an individual from the Pascola, Mo., area for striking a 2-year-old child twice in the face, causing serious injury. Pemiscot County deputies responded to the residence north of Pascola around 7 a.m. Wednesday morning, according to Pemiscot County Sheriff Tommy Greenwell. He said that during this time medical personnel were dispatched to the scene to respond to a child not breathing...
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Four-car pile up near Benton injures one
(Local News ~ 10/01/09)
BENTON, Mo. - One person was injured Tuesday afternoon during a four-car pile up involving seven Benton residents on Highway 77. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said that around 3:14 p.m. a 1997 Dodge driven by Chase S. Hutson, 17, struck a 1996 Ford driven by a 16-year-old male. The Ford then struck a 1995 Dodge driven by another male driver, whose age was not listed in the crash report. The fourth car in the accident, a 1999 Pontiac driven by Brandi'Lynne A. Kern, 17, then hit the Dodge...
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Poplar Bluff woman sentenced on Social Security fraud charges
(Local News ~ 10/01/09)
A Poplar Bluff woman was sentenced to nearly a year in federal prison Monday and ordered to pay more than $100,000 in restitution for defrauding Social Security. Roxie Lax, 30, was sentenced to 10 months imprisonment on two counts of making a false statement of a material fact in determining rights to payment and three counts of converting payments of another by U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr., according to the U.S. Attorney's Office...
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Man convicted of child molestation sentenced to 10 years in prison
(Local News ~ 10/01/09)
A Jackson man was sentenced to 10 years in prison by Cape Girardeau County Circuit Judge David Dolan on a first-degree child molestation conviction, according to a news release from the Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney's office. Raymond J. Clements, 69, pleaded guilty in August of molesting a girl six to 10 times when she was ages 6 to 10 years old. Clements admitted to the molestation in an interview with police, according to the news release...
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Southeast Missouri man awarded damages in police abuse case
(Local News ~ 10/01/09)
A federal jury in Cape Girardeau awarded $35,000 in damages to a Holcomb man who they found had his civil rights violated by two Dunklin County officers during a 2006 traffic stop. After about two and a half hours of deliberation, the six-person jury unanimously returned a verdict in favor of Herman Taylor against former Dunklin County deputy and now Malden Police Chief Jarrett Bullock and former Clarkton Police Officer Derek Lawrence for "violation of Mr. ...
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3 arrested after Cape street fight
(Local News ~ 10/01/09)
Three adults and a juvenile girl were arrested following a street fight that drew Cape Girardeau police officers when a call came in that 100 people were battling with fists and clubs. Far fewer people were actually in the 900 block of Elm Street when officer David Willingham was the first to arrive Tuesday, said Sgt. ...
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City jail prisoner briefly escapes
(Local News ~ 10/01/09)
A city prisoner escaped police custody Tuesday upon his return from court, Cape Girardeau Police Department spokesman Sgt. Jason Selzer said Wednesday. Galen Osborne was among a handful of city jail inmates being transported back to the municipal jail at 40 S. Sprigg St. from municipal court, Selzer said. When the van drove around to the back lot, Osborne stayed inside while the other prisoners left, and jailers failed to notice his absence right away. He shed his orange jumpsuit and donned clothes he found in a nearby car, Selzer said. He later turned himself in around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Selzer said. Osborne was cited in court for escaping from custody.
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Noranda Aluminum returns to full capacity
(Local News ~ 10/01/09)
MARSTON, Mo. -- Noranda Aluminum, one of the largest employers in Southeast Missouri, is returning to full production, Gov. Jay Nixon said at a ceremony Wednesday.
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The 'A'ndrews Team
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/01/09)
My Grandkids visiting on Labor Day weekend
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The Humane Society's Featured Pet
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/01/09)
Sadie is a 2 year-old medium-sized terrier mix. She is already housebroken. Sadie is very sweet! She is available for adoption at The Humane Society of SEMO 573-334-5837. See more pets available at www.semopets.org
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Three Rivers to provide job training for Noranda workers
(Local News ~ 10/01/09)
NEW MADRID -- Gov. Jay Nixon announced a projected $8 million in incentives designed to retain jobs at Noranda, during a visit to the aluminum processing plant Wednesday. A central component of the economic development package is a $2 million contract through the Missouri Division of Workforce Development. Noranda qualified for the funds because the company invested in new equipment and shifted 300 workers to repair existing facilities following heavy damages from the January ice storm...
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ND handles district softball foe Perryville
(High School Sports ~ 10/01/09)
Another start for Lauren Reinagel -- another shutdown performance. Reinagel lost her perfect game in the fifth and no-hit bid in the seventh inning, but helped her Bulldogs knock off district foe Perryville 9-2 on Wednesday night at Notre Dame...
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Two teens charged in taxi burglary
(Local News ~ 10/01/09)
SIKESTON, Mo. - Sikeston police have released the names of two Sikeston males charged in Tuesday's burglary of a taxi company. Ishmael Lott, 17, and Jeffery Neal Gunter Jr., 17, were both charged through the Scott County Prosecutor's Office for first-degree burglary, a class B felony, according to Sgt. Jim McMillen, public information officer for the Sikeston Department of Public Safety. Lott and Gunter were given a $5,000 cash or surety bond for the offense...
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Fate of St. Louis casino put on hold by gaming commission
(Local News ~ 10/01/09)
The Missouri Gaming Commission on Wednesday put off a discussion of the future of the President Casino in St. Louis, leaving groups hoping to apply for the only likely available gambling boat license on hold. The agenda for the commission meeting in St. ...
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Warrant issued on Poplar Bluff teen in burning incident
(Local News ~ 10/01/09)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- A warrant was issued today for the arrest of a Poplar Bluff teenager after he was charged with squirting gasoline on another teen and then lighting him on fire. Sixteen-year-old Billy Joe Rasberry, who was ordered to stand trial as an adult following a certification hearing, was charged with the Class A felony of first-degree assault and the unclassified felony of armed criminal action by Butler County Prosecuting Attorney Kevin Barbour...
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Steeple knocked off by May storm returned to top of Altenburg church
(Local News ~ 10/01/09)
ALTENBURG, Mo. -- The newly repaired steeple that was placed atop the historic Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg on Wednesday afternoon has most of its original features but with one major difference. A steel beam has replaced the centerpiece made of the timber used in the construction of the church in 1867. The wood centerpiece cracked when the steeple was ripped from the roof of the building during a violent thunderstorm in May...
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School spending
(Editorial ~ 10/01/09)
The Cape Girardeau School Board appears to be taking a cautious approach to some key financial decisions, including budgeting and planning for a bond issue and for increased operating costs if new facilities are constructed. The district has been working on a facilities plan for several months. ...
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Never forget Sept. 11 events
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/01/09)
This letter is in response to Speak Out comment that said we should not remember Sept. 11, 2001, and should go on with our lives. That is what's wrong with our country today. So many of our liberal political leaders and liberal historians want us to forget that our nation was founded on Christian principles. Most of our Founding Fathers were not perfect, but they were sincere Christians...
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Balanced-budget amendment
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/01/09)
The Southeast Missourian deserves accolades for its Sept. 24 front-page article by Rudi Keller. As reported, U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill clings to her position of opposition to earmarks. National leaders in the earmarks program are U.S. Sen. Kit Bond and U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson...
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Scott City combats the negative
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/01/09)
I want to inform your readers of a positive movement that is building within our great community of Scott City. Most of our community leaders and many of our citizens have seen the need to combat the negative influences from the many venues that our children are exposed to. Many of our community entities are uniting under a commonality to preserve family values and to equip our children with the skills and qualities of true character and values...
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Speak Out 10/1/09
(Speak Out ~ 10/01/09)
Trash solutions; Paying for scooter; Low limbs; Good system; Be a dad; Owning a pet; Religious show; Trash questions; Mortgage tax credit; Sharing sidewalks; Earmarks and bacon; Seeking celebrity; Trash bags; Musical note; Giving hope
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Prayer 10/1/09
(Prayer ~ 10/01/09)
We anticipate the gifts of a new day and give you thanks, O God, for all we receive. Amen.
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Autumn's arrival
(Column ~ 10/01/09)
Oct. 1, 2009 Dear Patty, The coming of the fall is foggy in the morning, and a sheet no longer keeps us warm. Our dog Hank sometimes sleeps until midmorning now, slowly shaking his old bones and joints awake one more time. His sister Lucy is as ready as ever to descend the stairs and have breakfast. DC is more like Lucy, I am more like Hank...
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Fire report 10/1/09
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/01/09)
Jackson Firefighters responded to the following calls Tuesday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Wednesday:...
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Police report 10/1/09
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/01/09)
Cape Girardeau: Arrests; Summonses; Assault; Thefts; Property damage; Jackson: Thefts; Miscellaneous
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neXt up 10/01/09
(Community ~ 10/01/09)
Friday "Invention of Lying," rated PG-13 @ Cape West 14 Cine "Zombieland," rated R @ Cape West 14 Cine "Toy Story 1 & 2 in 3-D," rated G @ Cape West 14 Cine "Whip It," rated PG-13, @ Cape West 14 Cine Saturday Sunday Next Week...
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Eagle Scout stays the course
(Community ~ 10/01/09)
Jesse Hurt spent a summer transforming plywood and PVC pipe into stacked boxes and adjustable ladders. Hurt, a junior at Cape Girardeau Central High School, constructed a dog training course for his Eagle Scout project. He worked with Erin Venable, who trains dogs for Missouri Task Force One, an organization that certifies rescue dogs for the Federal Emergency Management Agency...
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Walter Miller
(Obituary ~ 10/01/09)
Walter Miller, 85, of Union, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Oltmann Funeral Home in Union. Burial will be in National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks with full military honors. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Oltmann Funeral Home in Union...
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Gary Burns
(Obituary ~ 10/01/09)
PERKINS, Mo. -- Gary Wayne Burns, 59, of Perkins died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Nov. 11, 1949, at Dexter, Mo., son of John Albert and Myrtle Lorene Tyson Burns. He married Audrey C. Whittley Aug. 19, 1967. She preceded him in death July 26,1983. He and Wanda Lou Bickings were married Feb. 18, 1984...
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Diane Blades
(Obituary ~ 10/01/09)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Diane V. Blades, 70, of Chaffee died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at her home. She was born Dec. 16, 1938, at Risco, Mo., daughter of John Thomas Matthew and Clara L. Davis Parker. Diane was a member of First Baptist Church in Chaffee...
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Lee Nanney
(Obituary ~ 10/01/09)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Lee Nanney, 90, of Marble Hill died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at Eldercare of Marble Hill. He was born June 12, 1919, in Scopus, Mo., son of William Asa and Alice Jane Nations Nanney. He and Elsie May Joiner were united in marriage in 1946. She died in 1979...
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Opal Perkins
(Obituary ~ 10/01/09)
Opal L. Perkins, 97, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, at Heartland Care and Rehab. She was born Feb. 15, 1912, in Laflin, Mo., the daughter of Elmer and Rhoda Moore Poston. She married Louis Perkins Oct. 25, 1952, in Cape Girardeau. He preceded her in death July 28, 1982...
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Rowena Amerson
(Obituary ~ 10/01/09)
MOUNDS, Ill. -- Rowena Faye Henderson Amerson, 53, of Calumet City, Ill., formerly of Mounds, died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at Christ Advocate Hospital in Chicago. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to service time Friday at Massie Funeral Home in Mounds...
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Verdus Stokes
(Obituary ~ 10/01/09)
ANNA, Ill. -- Verdus Ray Stokes, 80, of Anna died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna, and from noon to service time Friday at First Christian Church in Anna. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with Dee Armes, Bill Littrell and Gene Crosser officiating. Burial will be in Anna Cemetery...
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Norman Theis
(Obituary ~ 10/01/09)
ANNA, Ill. -- Norman Frank Theis, 66, of Anna died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Friday at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Anna Church of the Nazarene, with the Rev. Richard Keeley officiating. Burial will be in Big Creek Cemetery...
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Brenda Matney-Shackles
(Obituary ~ 10/01/09)
Brenda J. Matney-Shackles, 45, of Hilliard, Fla., formerly of Jackson, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to service time Friday at Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home, 1081 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, Mo. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Shepherd Hills Cemetery...
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Births 10/1/09
(Births ~ 10/01/09)
Windbigler; Nanney; Schwind; Nance
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Out of the past 10/1/09
(Out of the Past ~ 10/01/09)
25 years ago: Oct. 1, 1984 Cape Girardeau City Council members say they favor imposing two-hour parking restrictions in Capaha Park between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, in an effort to prevent Southeast Missouri State University students from using it as a parking lot...
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Note found under seat of antique chair spurs treasure hunt
(National News ~ 10/01/09)
ST. LOUIS -- Patty Henken always thought she found great value in the rickety rocking chair when she plunked down $200 for it at an auction, figuring she could restore the century-old relic to its former charm. Doing that turned out to rock her world, sending her on a treasure hunt straight out of a mystery novel...
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In 16 states, drug deaths overtake traffic fatalities
(National News ~ 10/01/09)
ATLANTA -- In 16 states and counting, drugs now kill more people than auto accidents do, the government said Wednesday. Experts said the startling shift reflects two opposite trends: Driving is becoming safer, and the legal and illegal use of powerful prescription painkillers is on the rise...
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Empire State Building lit for China, drawing ire
(National News ~ 10/01/09)
NEW YORK -- Red and yellow lights shone from the top of the Empire State Building at dusk Wednesday, a tribute to communist China's 60th anniversary that protesters labeled "blatant approval" of totalitarianism and criticized as inappropriate. The building is routinely lit with different to mark holidays and big events, but opponents questioned whether it's right to commemorate a sensitive political issue, particularly when China has such a poor human rights record...
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Indonesia earthquake traps thousands in ruins
(International News ~ 10/01/09)
JAKARTA, Indonesia -- A powerful earthquake struck western Indonesia on Wednesday, triggering landslides and trapping thousands under collapsed buildings -- including two hospitals, an official said. At least 75 bodies were found, but the toll was expected to be far higher...
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Bangladesh awards television to farmer for killing 83,000 rats
(International News ~ 10/01/09)
DHAKA, Bangladesh -- Bangladesh on Wednesday awarded a farmer who killed more than 83,000 rats and launched a monthlong campaign nationwide to kill millions more to protect crops and reduce the need for food imports. Mokhairul Islam, 40, won a first prize of a color television for killing some 83,450 rats in the past nine months in Gazipur district near the South Asian country's capital, Dhaka. He collected their tails for proof...
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West goes to Iran talks, readies sanctions
(International News ~ 10/01/09)
GENEVA -- The U.S. may hold rare face-to-face negotiations between American and Iranian diplomats at a meeting today on Iran's nuclear program, a senior official said. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the private nature of the talks, briefed reporters in Geneva. Such a move would reflect Washington's determination to get results at today's meeting between Iran and six world powers...
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Aid flows to tsunami-hit Samoas; death toll at 119
(International News ~ 10/01/09)
APIA, Samoa -- Disaster officials rushed food, medicine and a temporary morgue to the Samoas on Wednesday after a powerful earthquake unleashed a tsunami that flattened villages and swept cars and people out to sea. At least 119 people were killed...
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House health care bill survives; vote could come by weekend
(National News ~ 10/01/09)
WASHINGTON -- A White House-backed overhaul of the nation's health care system weathered repeated challenges from Republican critics over taxes, abortion and more Wednesday, and the bill's architect claimed enough votes to push it through the Senate Finance Committee as early as week's end...
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Learning briefs 10/1/09
(Community ~ 10/01/09)
HONORS, ACHIEVEMENTS -- From staff reports ...
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Hooked on Science: Density layers
(Community ~ 10/01/09)
Using a few liquids from the kitchen cabinet you can prove each liquid has a different density. Materials Instructions STEP 1: Add a few drops of food coloring to the water. STEP 2: Fill the tall transparent drinking glass one third of the way with the colored water...
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Jackson rallies to down rival Central in softball showdown
(High School Sports ~ 10/01/09)
Jackson lost to archrival Central in softball Sept. 3, meaning the Indians had to wait nearly a month to get revenge. "We were waiting for this all season," Jackson senior third baseman Tory Smith said. The wait was worth it for the Indians, who rallied past Central 5-3 on Wednesday at Jackson City Park...
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Nixon: Mo. failed to close beach despite bacteria
(State News ~ 10/01/09)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Gov. Jay Nixon suspended Missouri's environmental chief Wednesday while disclosing that the state had allowed swimmers to use a bacteria-infested beach earlier this year at the Lake of the Ozarks. Nixon said he learned only recently that the beach had not been closed by the Department of Natural Resources after water samples taken May 18 and May 27 showed high levels of E. coli. He said there had been "abysmal failures" in the water quality program...
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St. Louis FBI office leads U.S. in child predator arrests
(State News ~ 10/01/09)
ST. LOUIS -- The FBI office in St. Louis said Wednesday it has arrested more than 100 people on suspicion of child pornography and child sex crimes in the last 21 months, outpacing the nation's 55 other FBI field offices. The 107 child predator suspects from eastern Missouri are mostly white, married men with an average age of 39, but whose ages range from 19 to 77. They include a police officer, firefighter, former teacher, school counselor, real estate agent and radio station employee...
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Mo. court mulls ban on intoxicated gun possession
(State News ~ 10/01/09)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri attorney general's office urged the state Supreme Court on Wednesday to allow enforcement of a state law banning gun possession by intoxicated people. A Mississippi County judge ruled in 2008 that it was unconstitutional to bar intoxicated people from possessing a gun in their own homes. ...
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Southeast alumnus publishes book on boxing greats
(Local News ~ 10/01/09)
As a journalist covering boxing for more than 40 years, Southeast Missouri State University alumnus Tom Cushman has collected many stories. His memories of boxing legends Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Sonny Liston and more are available in his new book, "Muhammad Ali and the Greatest Heavyweight Generation," published by the Southeast Missouri State University Press...
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Cards' offense struggles against Arroyo
(Professional Sports ~ 10/01/09)
CINCINNATI -- John Smoltz had trouble gripping the ball Wednesday night and is hoping he still has a chance at being a postseason starter for the St. Louis Cardinals. Smoltz gave up Laynce Nix's first career grand slam in four shaky innings as the Cardinals lost 6-1 to the Cincinnati Reds...
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Bulger misses practice but not yet ruled out
(Professional Sports ~ 10/01/09)
ST. LOUIS -- Marc Bulger did not practice Wednesday, increasing the likelihood the winless St. Louis Rams will go with backup Kyle Boller at quarterback Sunday in San Francisco. Coach Steve Spagnuolo has not ruled out Bulger, who has a bruised rotator cuff in his throwing shoulder. Bulger rode a stationary bicycle and did exercises along with safety James Butler and offensive tackle Jason Smith, both recovering from knee injuries...
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Some fear walnut twig beetle spreading through U.S. will take out Mo.'s trees
(Local News ~ 10/01/09)
Dr. Richard Martin has high hopes for his 288-acre walnut tree farm. The farm, off Highway 25 near Gordonville, has grown from 172 acres when he first planted the trees in 1989. Martin hopes to continue expanding his farm and make a substantial profit...
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'Little Shop of Horrors': University production of off-Broadway musical shines
(Local News ~ 10/01/09)
Phil Newman is a complete dork. He's only playing, of course. As Seymour in the Southeast Missouri State University production of "Little Shop of Horrors," he fumbles with flower pots, trips over nothing and even has the ultimate nerd accessory: thick black-framed glasses taped together with white tape.
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Meth lab bust leads to charges on two individuals
(Local News ~ 10/01/09)
SIKESTON, Mo. - Two people remain in Scott County Jail after they were arrested and charged with attempting to manufacture methamphetamine. According to a new release from Sgt. Jim McMillen of the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, Curtis Lee Winchester, 25 of Sikeston, and Samantha L. McQueen, 22 of Bloomfield, were charged Tuesday afternoon by the Scott County Prosecutor's Office...
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EU report: Attack by Georgia started war with Russia
(International News ~ 10/01/09)
BRUSSELS -- Georgia and Russia both claimed to find vindication in Wednesday's independent report on the causes of their 2008 war, but neither seemed likely to be able to take the moral high ground because of its blunt judgments. The EU-sponsored report supports Russia's insistence that Georgia launched the short but intense war with an indiscriminate rocket and artillery barrage on the separatist capital of South Ossetia -- an act the commission said was not justifiable under international law.. ...
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Climate bill in Senate drops the term 'cap and trade'
(National News ~ 10/01/09)
WASHINGTON -- Senate Democrats tried out a new catch phrase Wednesday to sell their global warming bill: pollution reduction and investment, or PRI. But it's just another name for cap and trade, a term derided by Republican critics as "cap and tax" because it will increase energy prices and that Democratic polls have shown faring poorly with voters...
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Learning from the past
(Column ~ 10/01/09)
In a recent letter to the editor, Sheryl Bradshaw asked two questions about her child's social studies class: "Why?" and "How do we know?" As someone who works with preservice social studies teachers, these are questions that I constantly ask my students. We all invest in public schools, so it is reasonable to expect that taxpaying community members will sometimes ask schools to justify their actions, and I want my students to be prepared to do so...
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High school roundup: Dock throws perfect game for Kelly against Oran
(High School Sports ~ 10/01/09)
The results from Wednesday's high school action reported to the Southeast Missourian.
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Health care may hit House, Senate floor mid-month
(National News ~ 10/01/09)
WASHINGTON -- Historic health care legislation could be on the floor of both houses of Congress as early as mid-October as Democrats work to answer President Barack Obama's call for greater protections for those who have unreliable insurance or no coverage at all...
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Sun sets on Saturn: GM kills fading star brand
(National News ~ 10/01/09)
DETROIT -- For those who expected General Motors' once-funky Saturn brand to live on with a new owner, there has been a sad twist. Saturn, once billed as a different kind of car company, appears as dead as Pontiac and Oldsmobile. At the brand's 350 remaining dealers around the country, there were high hopes that a deal would be announced for GM to sell the brand to former race car driver and auto industry magnate Roger Penske...
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IMF: World recovering faster than expected
(National News ~ 10/01/09)
ISTANBUL, Turkey -- The global economy is recovering faster than expected but governments should be careful to not withdraw their stimulus measures prematurely, the International Monetary Fund said Thursday. The positive report card was likely to feed cautious but widespread relief that -- despite a continuing rise in unemployment and worries about credit availability -- the downturn is easing and may prove less devastating than initially feared...
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Forsyth teacher resigns over mercury incident
(Local News ~ 10/01/09)
FORSYTH, Mo. (AP) -- A teacher who brought mercury to Forsyth Middle School has resigned rather than face further discipline. Superintendent Brent Blevins says Michael Ragain resigned on Tuesday. Ragain, a sixth-grade teacher with 10 years experience in the Taney County district, had been on administrative leave for violating district policy that prohibits the use of mercury in the classroom...
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University puts 'green roof' to many uses
(Local News ~ 10/01/09)
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Washington University in St. Louis has developed a "green roof" for a building known as the South 40 House, and that roof is being put to plenty of uses. The 10,000-plus-square-foot roof connects with the lawn to create a grassy area featuring paths and benches. It contains grass, native plants and 110,000 pounds of soil. The roof was installed last week...
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Walking program gets students off the bus and exercising
(Local News ~ 10/01/09)
Scott City students will be hopping on the walking school bus Friday. Students will be celebrating International Walk to School Month by organizing a districtwide walk to school. "It's to promote physical fitness in children," said Laura Lacey, vice president of the Parent Teacher Organization...
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Rollover accident Thursday injures four
(Local News ~ 10/02/09)
A rollover accident on Interstate 55 involving two vehicles Thursday afternoon left four people injured and the southbound lanes blocked for about 45 minutes.
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Big River Telephone in Cape settles lawsuit filed by Sprint
(Local News ~ 10/02/09)
Cape Girardeau-based Big River Telephone Co. will now become a licensee of Sprint Nextel Corp., according to terms of a lawsuit settlement over alleged patent infringement.
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Woman reports being kidnapped in Cape Girardeau, driven to Illinois and raped
(Local News ~ 10/02/09)
Cape Girardeau police are investigating a kidnapping that reportedly occurred late Wednesday night, said Sgt. Jason Selzer, spokesman for the police department.
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KIds and more Kids
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/02/09)
Kids on the Hill
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Old log cabin
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/02/09)
This is another of the 3 log cabins located out close to Marble Hill. It only seemed right to put them in black & white format.
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Old log cabin
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/02/09)
Saw this rare 2 story log cabin out close to Marble Hill along with 2 other log cabins. These were moved from a previous location and put back together here.
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Ducks on the Mississippi Winner
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/02/09)
Charlie Harrison, (pictured right) President of Southside Optimist Club of Cape Girardeau, presents a check for $500 to the first place winner of Ducks on the Mississippi, Rubber Duck Race held on September 20th. Winning ticket #244 belonged to Southeast Missouri State University Freshman, Erin Geoghegan (pictured left). Congratulations Erin and thank you, Mom and Dad, for Adopting a Duck in her name!...
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'Little Shop of Horrors' biggest star brought to life by two Southeast Missouri State University students
(Entertainment ~ 10/02/09)
Two relatively unseen actors bow at the close of the final act of "Little Shop of Horrors" and should arguably bring the most applause. Blake Hardin and Bradford Rolen play Audrey II, the bloodthirsty plant in the Southeast Missouri State University's Department of Theatre and Dance musical, which started Wednesday and continues through Sunday...
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Flu shuts down Charleston schools
(Local News ~ 10/02/09)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- The flu has shut the Charleston R-1 school district down today, postponing homecoming. A spokesperson for the school district at the superintendent's office confirmed Thursda that all of Charleston's schools, kindergarten through grade 12, would not be in session Thursday or Friday due to a high number of absences caused by influenza...
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Truck ends up inside Poplar Bluff business after accident
(Local News ~ 10/02/09)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- No serious injuries were reported following in a four-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon that left a pickup truck in the middle of B&K Trading Company's showroom on Highway 53. Witnesses say the vehicle's 17-year-old driver was traveling in excess of 60 miles per hour when the incident occurred just before 3:30 p.m. The speed limit in that area is 35...
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In 25 years since Cape's first open heart surgery, doctors have performed thousands of such operations
(Local News ~ 10/02/09)
Cape Girardeau's first open heart surgery was routine for one physician in the operating room. "At the time it seemed like any other heart operation," said Dr. Darryl Ramsey, who assisted Dr. Robert W. Ruess during the double-bypass procedure 25 years ago. "I had been doing heart surgery for a little over four years at the time, so it pretty well went like another day. It was fairly routine, though for some of the other people there it was more of a milestone."...
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Former Southeast Missouri public administrator charged with stealing from those in her care
(Local News ~ 10/02/09)
NEW MADRID - A former New Madrid County official is charged with three counts of stealing from those under her care. Nancy C. Pardon, who served as the New Madrid County Public Administrator until resigning in August 2008, is accused of a Class B felony of stealing for the theft of at least $25,000 in cash and checks from one of those under her care. ...
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Cape Girardeau man to stand trial for arson on Big Bend Road
(Local News ~ 10/02/09)
A Cape Girardeau man charged with arson in a Sept. 11 house fire at 1863 Big Bend Road was ordered to stand trial in a Cape Girardeau County court today. Demarquis M. Gill, 25, was in court for a preliminary hearing this morning. At the hearing Chelsea Elkins, who lived at the Big Bend Road home, testified that she had suspected Gill of vandalizing her car weeks before. ...
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Hoover Center Participants make Fall Decorations for Hospice
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/02/09)
Front Row: Cherie Herbst-Coordinator, Linda Dockins, Belva Keller, and Mary Squires (standing). Back Row: Ruth Ann Urhahn, Helen McCarty, Geraldine Love, Elsie Jarvis, and Nancy Gillard-Crown Hospice Rep. During late September, the Hoover Center participants made fall decorations and donated them to Crown Hospice to be shared with Hospice Participants...
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Anyone from the class of 1939?
(Submitted Story ~ 10/02/09)
Anyone from the class of 1939? This year the Lutesville/Woodland High School alumni will honor graduates from years ending in 9 at the annual banquet. Organizers have so far been unable to locate any graduates of the former Lutesville class of 1939 to send them an invitation to the banquet. Anyone who may know someone who graduated that year, please call Mildred Shell at 238-2326...
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Rose Bed Inn owners debut Aartful Rose, an art gallery and banquet hall
(Entertainment ~ 10/02/09)
Along the west side of an entire block of South Sprigg Street in Cape Girardeau, a transformation has taken place since James Coley's arrival 10 years ago. The block now holds five historic renovated homes that have been transformed into the award-winning Rose Bed Inn Hospitality Center. ...
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its not what u think
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/02/09)
special ed acting silly as always
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best friends
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/02/09)
special ed & shadow napping in the sun
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bed hog
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/02/09)
my mothers very spoiled baby in my bed, dont know how she got covered up this time but usually sleeps this way
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R.I.P. MEKO
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/02/09)
This lil guy I got from the humane society back about 2003 I think, anyway he was the very best dog ever! He will be missed
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my baby
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/02/09)
Spook likes to spend his days laying around out side in the grass and looking at me as if i gave him the fleas,, hes a one of a kind very special cat
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Proposed Highway 25 changes should be ready next school year
(Local News ~ 10/02/09)
Jackson city and school officials said Thursday they are pleased with the plans to relieve traffic congestion along Highway 25 at South Elementary School.
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Two Southeast Missouri school districts cancel classes next week due to flu
(Local News ~ 10/02/09)
Schools in Kennett and Malden will close next week due to high rates of absences. Due to an unusually high number of absences throughout the Kennett School District, the district's central office announced Friday that school will be dismissed Monday and Tuesday.
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Activity week sets new records
(Submitted Story ~ 10/02/09)
Activity Week 2009 kicked-off Friday, September 18 with the annual assembly and skit by the teachers. The theme this year was the Notre Dame Bulldog Awards hosted by Mr. Danny Strohmeyer. The teachers impersonated many different Hollywood stars including Twilight's Edward Cullen and Bella Swan, the Black-Eyed Peas, and Harry Potter's Harry and Hermione Granger...
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Redhawks to face deceiving 1-3 Tigers football team
(College Sports ~ 10/02/09)
While some might see Tennessee State as vulnerable, Southeast Missouri State coach Tony Samuel sees the Tigers as one of the Ohio Valley Conference's more physically gifted football teams. "They're very talented," Samuel said. "They'll always have talent."...
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Dr. Jason Ijames
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/02/09)
At home at the Lake....
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Tour de Cape to benefit therapeutic horse program
(Local News ~ 10/02/09)
The 10th annual Tour de Cape charity bicycle ride will take place Saturday, starting in downtown Cape Girardeau. Riders have their choice of an 8 or 9 a.m. mass start from the John Boardman Pavilion, across from the "Missouri Wall of Fame" mural on the riverfront. The ride must be completed by 5 p.m.
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Students to attempt world's biggest chemistry lesson
(Local News ~ 10/02/09)
Students will be getting slimy for Science Day this year. Jason Lindsey, outreach science educator and host of "Hooked on Science," will be attempting to set the world record for the biggest chemistry lesson today. "We're going to teach the kids all about polymers and make a batch of slime," he said...
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Study: Tour of Mo. spectators spent $38.1M
(Local News ~ 10/02/09)
The Tour of Missouri drew more people from outside Missouri and, on average, they stayed longer while spending about 14 percent less than out-of-state spectators for the 2008 race, according to a preliminary report on the race's economic impact.
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Jackson falls to 0-6 with loss to Farmington
(High School Sports ~ 10/02/09)
Jackson running back Ethan Sachs rushed for a season-high 141 yards in the Indians' 30-20 loss.
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Church roots
(Editorial ~ 10/02/09)
Because of its location, Missouri can claim many firsts. Last month Old McKendree Chapel, one of many important historic Methodist churches, celebrated the 200th anniversary of its founding. The surviving building in Jackson was erected in 1819 and is still used for special services. Old McKendree is known as the site of the first Methodist service west of the Mississippi...
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Remembering social studies
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/02/09)
I, too, remember a lot about social studies in grade school. Although we learned mostly about American history, we were also taught about foreign countries. I remember specifically Japan and Europe in perhaps fourth or fifth grade. I did a written report in the seventh grade titled "Ancient Mesopotamia." I struggled with the spelling and pronunciation but never questioned the assignment. ...
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Plenty of reasons to be blessed
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/02/09)
Since the beginning of September I have witnessed a professional tennis player throwing an "F bomb," a singer stealing the spotlight from a young, first-time winner of an award show, a book revealing the consensual consent of an affair between a father and daughter, a man and woman kidnap and subject a young girl to years of torment, a Yale student found murdered on the day she was to be married, Iran threatening Israel and U.S. military bases with nukes -- and the list goes on...
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Speak Out 10/2/09
(Speak Out ~ 10/02/09)
Do the research; Public option; Giving credit; Putrid yellow
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Bond's book
(Column ~ 10/02/09)
U.S. Sen. Kit Bond has co-authored a book about "Southeast Asia and the road to global peace with Islam" titled "The Next Front." Co-authored with Pulitzer Prize winner Lewis Simons, the book really enlightened me on the Far East, Muslims, the Chinese influence, extremists, terrorism and what many leaders say about the United States and our strategies in their countries. Not a pretty picture, but certainly an interesting, sometimes shocking and informative book...
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Prayer 10/2/09
(Prayer ~ 10/02/09)
For brightly colored gourds and pumpkins, we give thanks to you, O God. Amen.
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Steve Turner opens up novel for reader input
(Entertainment ~ 10/02/09)
Typically, when a novel is written, there is a vision in the author's mind that is brought to fruition through hours of hard work. Twisting and turning, the story develops as the writer chooses the fates of the characters in the story. But Steve E. Turner is taking a new turn with his book. He has decided to create what can be called a communal novel. Turner started writing his novel some years ago and has decided to open his story up to the online community...
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Music review: Paramore maturing on new disc
(Entertainment ~ 10/02/09)
Grammy-nominated upstarts Paramore have been labeled everything from punk to emo since their breakout 2007 disc "Riot." Labels seem to miss the point entirely with Paramore. They just make good music -- and their third effort, "brand new eyes," is another burst of youthful energy and infectious to the core...
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Commission opens bids for computer hardware
(Local News ~ 10/02/09)
The Cape Girardeau County Commission opened bids for computer hardware for the Recorders Office during its meeting Thursday. The companies placing bids were Computer 21, $20,814.20; Phoenix IT, $21,315.99; CompUSA, $30,117.46; Fidler Technologies, $29,754; Technology & Networking, $26,206 and $21,756; Innovative Idea, $18,867; CDWG, $26,952.74; and Alexander Open Systems, $17,326...
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Fire report 10/2/09
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/02/09)
Cape Girardeau Firefighters responded to the following call Wednesday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Thursday:...
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Police report 10/2/09
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/02/09)
Cape Girardeau: DWI; Arrests; Summons; Thefts; Miscellaneous; Jackson: DWI; Burglary; Miscellaneous
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Lucie Franklin
(Obituary ~ 10/02/09)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Lucie Rozier Franklin, 98, of Perryville died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, at Independence Care Center of Perry County. She was born Sept. 10, 1911, in Claryville, Mo., daughter of the late Benjamin David and Corine Gertrude Picou Rozier. She was married Dec. 6, 1934, to Vail L. Franklin. He preceded her in death June 8, 1989...
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Calvin Avery
(Obituary ~ 10/02/09)
Calvin R. Avery, 83, of Suffolk, Va., widower of Verla Mae Avery, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, at his home. A graveside service was held Thursday at Dorchester Memory Gardens in Summerville, S.C. Mr. Avery was born Jan. 23, 1926, at Senath, Mo., son of the late Harry and Ada Avery...
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Betty Edwards
(Obituary ~ 10/02/09)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Betty Jo Edwards, 73, of Poplar Bluff died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at her home. Visitation will be from noon to service time today at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at the funeral home, with the Rev. Dennis Brandt officiating. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery...
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Virginia Warren
(Obituary ~ 10/02/09)
OLIVE BRANCH, Ill. — Virginia Warren, 74, of Olive Branch died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Crain Funeral Home in Tamms, Ill., is in charge of arrangements.
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Births 10/2/09
(Births ~ 10/02/09)
Miller; Westbrook; Rice; Pohlman; Mattes; Choate; Voss; Helton; Sander; Seabaugh; Johnson; Hale
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Out of the past 10/2/09
(Out of the Past ~ 10/02/09)
25 years ago: Oct. 2, 1984 The Southeast Missouri State University Foundation authorizes creation of two $100,000 endowments for "distinguished professorships" in the College of Business and Public Administration. A state Medical Facilities Review Committee takes the unprecedented action of directing Cape Girardeau's two hospitals to submit an application for a joint venture on a piece of diagnostic equipment both hospitals are seeking; both Saint Francis Medical Center and Southeast Missouri Hospital wish to install a magnetic nuclear resonance device that would cost about $3 million.. ...
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The eighth day
(Column ~ 10/02/09)
And on the eighth day, God said, "Resting on the seventh day has some shortcomings, not the least of which is missing the first 17 minutes of '60 Minutes' because even though your DVR can tell time, it can't tell when the football game goes past 6 o'clock."...
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Bar brawls, bra/gas masks inspire 2009 Ig Nobels
(National News ~ 10/02/09)
BOSTON -- Can't get milk from a cow? Try calling her Bessie or Buttercup. A pair of British researchers who found that dairy cows with names yield more milk than unnamed cows are among this year's winners of the Ig Nobel awards, the annual tribute to scientific research that on the surface seems goofy but is often surprisingly practical...
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Military searches for bodies, brings aid to Samoas
(National News ~ 10/02/09)
APIA, Samoa -- Convoys of military vehicles brought food, water and medicine to the tsunami-stricken Samoas on Thursday as victims wandered through what was left of their villages with tales of being trapped underwater, watching young children drown and hoisting elderly parents above the waves...
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Autopsy finds Michael Jackson was healthy
(National News ~ 10/02/09)
LOS ANGELES -- Michael Jackson's arms were covered with punctures, his face and neck were scarred and he had tattooed eyebrows and lips, but he wasn't the sickly skeleton of a man portrayed by tabloids, according to his autopsy report obtained by The Associated Press...
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Iran, world powers agree to meet again
(International News ~ 10/02/09)
GENTHOD, Switzerland -- Iran and six world powers ended a landmark meeting Thursday with an agreement to take a new stab at overcoming years of mistrust generated by Tehran's nuclear program and meet again this month for wide-ranging discussions on the two sides' concerns...
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Indonesian quake toll at 1,100
(International News ~ 10/02/09)
PADANG, Indonesia -- Across this coastal provincial capital, hardest hit by the latest earthquake to devastate Indonesia, mourners, survivors and rescue workers alike clawed through the rubble. Some, like Malina Utami, had already realized the worst. She was just looking for the shoes missing from her dead daughter's body, found in the rubble of a four-story school that was flattened within seconds...
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Pooh, Christopher Robin reunited in new book
(International News ~ 10/02/09)
LONDON -- When we left them, Christopher Robin was going away, and Things were going to be Different. Now, more than eight decades later, a rumor is sweeping the Hundred Acre Wood. According to Owl, who heard it from Rabbit, who heard it from Piglet, the adventures are about to resume. It falls to the bear to pass on the news to Eeyore...
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Suppliers face winter flu vaccine delays, cutbacks
(State News ~ 10/02/09)
Waiting for the swine flu vaccine? Well, you might have to wait a bit longer for a seasonal flu shot, too. The biggest makers of seasonal flu vaccines in the U.S. are running into delays or cutting back shipments -- partly because of the crunch to produce millions of doses of the new swine flu vaccine...
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This week's football games
(High School Sports ~ 10/02/09)
Today's Games Central (0-5) at Poplar Bluff (3-2) Last week: Sikeston 33, Central 6; Poplar Bluff 57, North County 7 Last year: Poplar Bluff 21, Central 20 Outlook: For the second year in a row, Central finds itself winless as it faces Poplar Bluff in the sixth week of the season. ...
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Carpenter grand in rout
(Professional Sports ~ 10/02/09)
CINCINNATI -- Chris Carpenter took it upon himself to get the Cardinals back on track. The St. Louis ace hit a grand slam and set a team record for pitchers by driving in six runs as the Cardinals rolled to a 13-0 rout of the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday...
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Arroyo denies claim he cheated
(Professional Sports ~ 10/02/09)
CINCINNATI -- Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo has denied accusations by the St. Louis Cardinals that he used pine tar to get better grips on pitches. St. Louis manager Tony La Russa and pitching coach Dave Duncan both told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch the stain on the bill of Arroyo's cap was pine tar that helped him grip balls during a 6-1 victory Wednesday. Cardinals starter John Smoltz found balls slippery and walked five in four innings while allowing six runs and six hits...
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Festival feedback
(Column ~ 10/02/09)
One fun aspect of the Internet is the ability to hold a community conversation. Anyone who has spent time on semissourian.com knows that readers have the option to comment on stories. Sometimes that's a bad thing, but many times it's a great thing, as was the case with an open blog I posted this week about the River City Music Festival asking for comments...
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High school roundup: Jackson volleyball team sweeps Notre Dame
(High School Sports ~ 10/02/09)
A recap of Thursday's local high school action reported to the Southeast Missourian.
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First Friday receptions 10/02/09
(Entertainment ~ 10/02/09)
Galleries open for today's art tour
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3rd Log Cabin
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/03/09)
This is a pic of my son, Justin, in front of the 3rd log cabin we saw out close to Marble Hill.
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Out of the past 10/3/09
(Out of the Past ~ 10/03/09)
25 years ago: Oct. 3, 1984 Two area residents are reported to be recovering "right on schedule" following open heart surgery Monday and yesterday at Southeast Missouri Hospital; Monday's operation marked the first time open heart surgery was performed in Cape Girardeau...
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Virginia Warren
(Obituary ~ 10/03/09)
OLIVE BRANCH, Ill. -- Virginia Ruth Warren, age 74, of Olive Branch, died at 2:34 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau,. She was born Nov. 2, 1934, the daughter of John Truman and Irene Collins DePriest. She married Russell E. Warren on Oct. 11, 1952. He preceded her in death Nov. 12, 1999...
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William Martin
(Obituary ~ 10/03/09)
William Robert Martin Sr., 82, died Oct. 1, 2009, at his home in Cape Girardeau. He was born June 1, 1927, in Grand Rapids, Mich. He met and married the love of his life, Beulah Faye Held, on Aug. 17, 1947, and she preceded him in death July 15, 1989. ...
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Etta Baggott
(Obituary ~ 10/03/09)
Etta Baggott, age 87 of Cobden, Ill., died Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at Jonesboro Rehab and Health Care Center in Jonesboro, Ill. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday at Crain Funeral Hone in Anna-Jonesboro, Ill. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Terry Kern officiating. Interment will be in Anna Cemetery...
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Ivan Stark
(Obituary ~ 10/03/09)
Ivan Leroy Stark, 88, of Jonesboro, Ill., died Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at Jonesboro Rehab and Healthcare Center. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna, Ill. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jerry Ford officiating. Interment will be in Anna Cemetery...
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Geraldine Leible
(Obituary ~ 10/03/09)
Brazeau, Mo. -- Geraldine E. Leible, 87, of Brazeau died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, at Independence Care Center of Perry County. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Monday at Young and Sons Chapel in Perryville, Mo...
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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda
(Local News ~ 10/04/09)
7 p.m. Monday City hall 401 Independence St. Public hearings Consent ordinances New ordinances Resolutions Other...
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Scott City landlords may form group that would help properties avoid some inspections
(Local News ~ 10/04/09)
A not-for-profit landlord association could form at a Thursday meeting in Scott City as city officials and a group of landlords hope to keep properties in town from deteriorating. Scott City Mayor Tim Porch said he and other city officials called for a meeting in April with landlords over deteriorating buildings. In order to stay within city code, Porch said, the city council was debating whether to hire a private inspection company to inspect rental properties when tenants moved out...
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Transportation commission to consider bids for Route W resurfacing project
(Local News ~ 10/04/09)
The federal stimulus project to widen and resurface four miles of Route W in Cape Girardeau County should be back on track after the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission meets Wednesday in Sikeston, Mo.
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Fog on Lake Taneycomo
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/04/09)
Fog rolling down Lake Taneycomo in the evening. Taken at the Lannding in Branson Mo.
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LAYTON EARLEY, COREE BEING HELD BY BROTHER, MASON UNDERWOOD
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/04/09)
THESE THREE ARE GOING TO BE ALOT OF FUN AT THE HOLIDAYS. MASON WILL BE ALMOST THREE, COREE A FEW MONTHS OLD, AND LAYTON WILL BE ALOMOST ONE. THEY ARE GROWING SO FAST. LAYTON IS THE SON OF CAMARON AND KRISTA EARLEY. COREE AND MASON ARE THE CHILDREN OF DARRIN UNDERWOOD AND CASEY REEVES...
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After layoffs and plant closings, area business leaders now have calmer outlook on economy
(Local News ~ 10/04/09)
The national economy showing signs of renewed growth may mean the deepest recession in 26 years officially ended in July. Locally, business and economic development leaders report companies more confident about surviving, even if thriving seems uncertain...
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granddaughters
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/04/09)
Emily and Maddy at the wedding
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Abby at the wedding
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/04/09)
Abby looking so sweet before she fingered the wedding cake!
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Gracie
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/04/09)
Gracie looking for Abby so she can also have a lick of that wedding cake!
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Sex offender to stand trial for alleged attempt at sex with 13-year-old girl
(Local News ~ 10/04/09)
A convicted sex offender will stand trial for allegedly attempting to lure a 13-year-old girl -- who actually was a Cape Girardeau Police Department detective posing as a minor -- to Capaha Park for sex, Associate Circuit Judge Gary A. Kamp ruled Friday.
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Suspect who fled hospital waives hearing on seven felony counts
(Local News ~ 10/04/09)
A man who escaped from custody while being treated at Saint Francis Medical Center must answer felony burglary, assault and fleeing charges. Jeramie D. Oakley, 29, of West Frankfort, Ill., waived his preliminary hearing on the charges Friday. Associate Circuit Judge Gary A. Kamp ordered him to appear in court again on Oct. 19...
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Cape man to stand trial for arson in Sept. house fire
(Local News ~ 10/04/09)
Testimony from an arson victim and a police detective Friday convinced Associate Circuit Judge Gary A. Kamp to order a Cape Girardeau man to stand trial on arson charges for a Sept. 11 house fire. Demarquis M. Gill, 25, listened to Chelsea Elkins, who lived in the home at 1863 Big Bend Road, and Cape Girardeau Police detective Don Perry testify about the fire and the subsequent investigation during a preliminary hearing before Kamp...
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Jackson's reserved place-kicker allows his leg to do the talking
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/09)
At a time when most future Jackson football players dreamed of someday being the next power running back, fullback or bone-jarring linebacker, Morgan Johnson teed up footballs in his yard off Route W and kicked them up a hill. "I'd use sticks or a shovel or something [for uprights]," the soft-spoken Jackson senior said...
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Hundreds turn out for Tour de Cape bike ride
(Local News ~ 10/04/09)
More than 300 bicyclists gathered in downtown Cape Girardeau Saturday morning for the start of the 10th annual Tour de Cape charity bicycle ride. Money generated from the tour will be donated to Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Horsemanship. The organization will use the money to fund scholarships for children with disabilities who may not have the financial means to receive therapy from the organization...
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Meyer - Rademaker
(Engagement ~ 10/04/09)
Dr. Roy and Sande Meyer of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Tia Meyer, to Mark Rademaker. He is the son of Dr. Tim Rademaker of Cape Girardeau, and the late Sue Rademaker. Meyer received a bachelor of science in psychology from Missouri State University, bachelor of science in nursing from St. Louis University, and a master's in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a family nurse practitioner at Cross Trails Medical Center in Marble Hill, Mo...
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McMillan - Pingel
(Wedding ~ 10/04/09)
Nicole McMillan and Clay Pingel were united in marriage May 23, 2009, at Caroline's Vineyard in Washington, Mo. The Rev. Grant Gillard performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mike and Kathy McMillan of Jackson. The groom is the son of Steve and Cindy Grebing and Curtis Pingel, all of Jackson...
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Medlin - Gierse
(Wedding ~ 10/04/09)
Jennifer Lynn Medlin and Alex Wiley Gierse were married May 30, 2009, at Lynwood Baptist Church. James King performed the ceremony. Music was by Agatha French and orchestra of Sikeston, Mo. The bride is the daughter of Ronald and Brenda Medlin of Cape Girardeau. The groom is the son of Robert and Nancy Gierse of Farmington, Mo...
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Stone - Hooe
(Engagement ~ 10/04/09)
David and Betty Stone of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Lynn Stone, to James Edward Hooe. He is the son of Dennis and Sherry Hooe of Cape Girardeau. Stone is a 2006 graduate of Scott City High School. She is employed at Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri...
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Restoff - Landewee
(Engagement ~ 10/04/09)
ORAN, Mo. -- Gene and LaVerne Restoff of Scheller, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jeannie Marie Restoff of St. Louis, to Todd Joseph Landewee of Chaffee, Mo. He is the son of Jerry and Carolyn Landewee of Oran. Restoff is a 2003 graduate of Pinckneyville Community High School in Pinckneyville, Ill. ...
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Irvin - 40 Years
(Anniversary ~ 10/04/09)
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Irvin of Scott City celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a family reunion Aug. 8, 2009, at Cuivre River State Park near Troy, Mo. Irvin and Sydney Sleet were married Aug. 9, 1969, at Winfield Baptist Church in Winfield, Mo., by the Rev. William E. Shreve...
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Sitz - 25 Years
(Anniversary ~ 10/04/09)
ZALMA, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Sitz of Zalma celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Sept. 29, 2009. The couple was married Sept. 29, 1984, at Bethel General Baptist Church in Advance, Mo. They have three children, Elizabeth Sitz, Erin Armstrong, and Cheyenne Sitz, all of Zalma. A grandson, Drake Armstrong, is due in January...
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Gambill - 60 years
(Anniversary ~ 10/04/09)
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gambill of Cape Girardeau will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Gambill and Rosemary Krueger were married Oct. 8, 1949, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in LaCrosse, Wis. They have five children, Susan (Dennis) Wessel, Roseann Riesdorph, Joe Gambill Jr., Meg (Ethan) Chamberlain, and Kathleen (Rick) Selby. The couple has six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren...
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School menus
(Menus ~ 10/04/09)
Oct. 5-9 Cape Girardeau Elementary MONDAY--Chicken nuggets & bread or turkey & cheese on bun, chicken & herb rice, mixed fruit cup. TUESDAY--Cheeseburger or ham & cheese on bun, fries, grapes. WEDNESDAY--Ravioli or turkey & cheese on bun, green beans, hot roll, pineapple...
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Special playground
(Editorial ~ 10/04/09)
Some children cannot use ordinary playgrounds. They have physical or medical conditions that make them vulnerable to injury. But there are special playgrounds -- Zachary's Playground in St. Louis is the closest -- designed to be all-accessible, which means all children -- those with and without disabilities -- can play safely...
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Getting to know groundhogs
(Column ~ 10/04/09)
The groundhog is Southeast Missouri's largest native rodent. Also going by the names woodchuck and whistle-pig, it is a distant relative of the squirrel. Groundhogs are common throughout most of North America, even ranging into Alaska. Coyotes, bobcats, foxes, owls and hawks are the main predators of groundhogs. But snakes can easily enter a groundhog den and are also a great threat to young groundhogs...
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Mentoring and friendship
(Community ~ 10/04/09)
Editor's note: This is the fifth in a series of stories with an introduction from Nancy Jernigan at the United Way highlighting volunteers and agencies who are active in or funded by the United Way of Southeast Missouri. To get involved, visit the United Way online at www.unitedwayofsemo.org, at its offices at 430A Broadway or by phone at 334-9634....
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Worshipping under the sky
(Community ~ 10/04/09)
Last year's outdoor service and a blessing of animals held by Blue Sky Church was canceled because of a threat of severe storms. Around 20 people and their dogs showed up anyway at Capaha Park, admiring one another's pets and talking of how their animals had been blessings in their lives, said the Rev. Robert Towner, pastor of Christ Episcopal Church in Cape Girardeau...
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Speak Out 10/4/09
(Speak Out ~ 10/04/09)
Time to focus; Stop the handouts; Trash questions; Good column; Puffing to death; Low maintenance; More vocabulary
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A shift in Israel's approach
(Column ~ 10/04/09)
By Amos Harel Just before Iran and the international community began talks on Iran's nuclear program, Israel was sending out messages of measured and cautious optimism. Israeli officials were praising the proposed sanctions against Iran to journalists, explaining that a stiff cost could prompt the Iranians to rethink their actions, especially in light of the domestic troubles the regime of ayatollahs has faced over the past few months...
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Mystery photo
(Community ~ 10/04/09)
Audrey Craften sent in this Mystery Photo to ask for more information about it. She said the photo was taken in Cape Girardeau in 1922 of the Standard Oil Distributors in the area standing in front of the Standard Oil office in Cape Girardeau. The Standard Oil building was at Water Street and Jefferson Avenue. ...
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Prayer 10/04/09
(Prayer ~ 10/04/09)
Bless, O God, those who are trained to save lives and protect us from harm. Amen.
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Good deed of the week 10/4/09
(Community ~ 10/04/09)
Kat Ashcraft donated her time and artistic talents to paint four pieces of art for the Safe House for Women, Inc. conference/meeting room at the Outreach Office at 1810 E. Plaza Way in Cape Girardeau. The Outreach Office assists clients with counseling, court advocacy, case management and much more, according to Mindy Sanders, who submitted Kat Ashcraft's Good Deed to the Your Photos section of semissourian.com...
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Honoring God takes perseverance
(Community ~ 10/04/09)
Perseverance is not necessarily the most popular core value. Those who demonstrate great courage receive medals and parades. The core value of being brave is honored and admired. Ingenuity is celebrated for its success. Perseverance, however, is often overlooked...
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Living the simple life
(Column ~ 10/04/09)
A friend and parishioner of mine, Dr. Ada "Dottie" Cruce, once told me about a trip she made in 1984 to the USSR. She had gone there with a group of psychologists. She recalls going to the huge Soviet department store known as GUM. We Americans are familiar with so-called "big box" stores, but according to all accounts, we have nothing like the old GUM stores. ...
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Illinois driver's license renewal fees to rise Oct. 11
(State News ~ 10/04/09)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- For more than 25 years, it has cost Illinoisans 10 dollars to renew their driver's licenses. That is about to change. On Oct. 11, the cost of renewing a standard Illinois driver's license jumps from the $10 in effect since 1983 to $30...
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Fire report 10/4/09
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/04/09)
Cape Girardeau Firefighters responded to the following calls Thursday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Friday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Saturday: Jackson Firefighters responded to the following calls Thursday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Saturday:...
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Police report 10/4/09
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/04/09)
Cape Girardeau: DWI; Arrests; Summonses; Assault; Thefts; Burglaries; Property damage; Miscellaneous; Cape Girardeau County: DWI; Arrests
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Amanda Sanders
(Obituary ~ 10/04/09)
Amanda Sanders, 25, of Advance, Mo., passed away Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at Saint Francis Medical Center surrounded by her loving family, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born Sept. 22, 1984, in Cape Girardeau, daughter to Richard E. and Ruth Sanders...
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Mildred Hunsaker
(Obituary ~ 10/04/09)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Mildred Laverne Hunsaker, 66, of Chaffee died Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Oct. 6, 1942, at Delta, daughter of Robert and Sophia Meyers Driskell. She and Donald Hunsaker were married Nov. 18, 1959. He died Oct. 25, 1999...
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Percy Hubbard
(Obituary ~ 10/04/09)
Percy Daniel Hubbard, 73, of Jackson died Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born July 7, 1936, in Cambridge, Mass. He and Darlene H. Kahl were married June 28, 2008, at Cape Girardeau. Mr. Hubbard was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Hubbard was a civilian contractor for the military for over 30 years. Later he was an accountant for H&R Block for 15 years. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Cape Girardeau...
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Melvin Beal
(Obituary ~ 10/04/09)
ORAN, Mo. -- Melvin Wayne Beal, 62, of Oran died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born May 13, 1947, in Cape Girardeau, to Melvin C. and Ruth B. Moore Beal. He and Nancy L. Rubel were married July 9, 1966, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Egypt Mills...
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Eugene Huebel
(Obituary ~ 10/04/09)
Eugene Huebel, 82, of Murray, Ky., formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at Calloway County Hospital in Murray. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Chapel. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday...
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William Siebert
(Obituary ~ 10/04/09)
William A. Siebert, 89, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at the Lutheran Home. Arrangements are incomplete at Ford and Sons Funeral Home.
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Births 10/4/09
(Births ~ 10/04/09)
Arthur; Cook; Hellwege; Dalton; Biri; Johnston; Couch
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Out of the past 10/4/09
(Out of the Past ~ 10/04/09)
25 years ago: Oct. 4, 1984 Petitions seeking to halt an operating agreement between the city of Cape Girardeau and Southeast Missouri State University for the controversial multipurpose building have been presented to city officials. The issuance of $3.8 million in industrial revenue bonds to finance construction of a 110-room motel in Cape Girardeau is approved by the Cape Girardeau County Industrial Development Authority; the motel, being built by Mid-America Hotels Corp., will be in the vicinity of Route K and Interstate 55.. ...
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Harvest Day supplies family entertainment
(Local News ~ 10/04/09)
Harvest celebrations have been a part of America's rural culture as long as we have been farming the land. For the past 42 years, Pioneer Orchards in Jackson has celebrated the fall harvest with a day filled with activities for the entire family. The Harvest Day at Pioneer Orchards centers on the apple. ...
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Students aim for record at Science Day
(Local News ~ 10/04/09)
LAURA SIMON~photos@semissourian.com It was a Friday afternoon of fun and learning at West Park Mall as Jason Lindsey and his Hooked on Science team attempted to break the world record for the largest chemistry class in a single room. ...
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Former New Madrid County official charged with stealing
(Local News ~ 10/04/09)
NEW MADRID, Mo. -- A former New Madrid County official is charged stealing from those under her care. Nancy C. Pardon, who served as New Madrid County public administrator until resigning in August 2008, is accused of stealing at least $25,000 in cash and checks from those she was responsible for as public administrator...
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Film commission director advocates for legislation
(Local News ~ 10/04/09)
In January 2006, Hollywood came to Cape Girardeau. Johnny Knoxville and Diane Lane were among the actors, actresses and stage crew who descended upon the town for scenes filmed at the Missouri Dry Dock and other locations for the movie "Killshot." Though most of the scenes shot in Cape Girardeau were cut from the film's final version, the economic impact locally equaled about $2 million.
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Beussink - Martin
(Wedding ~ 10/04/09)
St. Mary's Cathedral was the setting April 25, 2009, for the wedding of Evelyn Leigh Beussink and Matthew Paul Martin. The Rev. Thomas Kiefer performed the ceremony. Eucharistic ministers were Dan and Andrew Williams, Jenny Nenninger and Deb Beussink...
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Area digest 10/4
(Community Sports ~ 10/04/09)
Young captures club title Robyn Young won the Cape Girardeau Country Club's Women's Golf Association's club championship. Mary Ellen Bean won the women's senior club championship. Kathy Morris was second in the championship flight, while Mary Ann Vogelsang took second in the senior division...
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Tenn. State QB rushes for 122 yards, passes for 95 against Redhawks
(College Sports ~ 10/04/09)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Calvin McNairl primarily had made his mark as a running quarterback this year. McNairl, as expected, did well with his legs Saturday night, but he also showed plenty of proficiency with his arm. The dual-threat talents of Tennessee State's sophomore signal caller burned Southeast Missouri State during TSU's 23-17 victory...
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Offense grinds to halt in loss Southeast's 23-17 loss
(College Sports ~ 10/04/09)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Any hopes Southeast Missouri State had of winning its first Ohio Valley Conference game pretty much went out the window with a miserable second-half offensive showing. Southeast didn't have the ball very much over the final two quarters Saturday night, but when the Redhawks did, they largely were ineffective...
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Southeast roundup: Women's soccer team lands second tie
(College Sports ~ 10/04/09)
A look at Southeast Missouri State sports action from Friday and Saturday.
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First season win not part of Jackson's night of firsts
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/09)
FARMINGTON, Mo. -- It was a night of season firsts for the Jackson offense Friday during Week 6 of the high school football season. Unfortunately for the Indians, they were unable to collect one vital first: A first win for the 2009 season. While the Jackson offense showed some spark, Farmington quarterback Zach Hibbits and a flock of Knights receivers were on fire...
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Three Central runners finish in top five at ND Invitational
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/09)
Three Central runners finished in the top five, including champion Mary Dohogne, as the Tigers dominated the field on their way to the team title at the Notre Dame Invitational cross country meet Saturday. Dohogne's win in her fifth event of the season comes only a short time after battling mononucleosis at the beginning of the season...
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East Prairie shuts out Red Devils
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/09)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. -- Defense and special teams paid dividends for East Prairie on Friday night as it handed the visiting Chaffee Red Devils a 48-0 loss. A fumble recovery, goal-line stand, interception and another fumble recovery all led to five East Prairie touchdowns as the Eagles capitalized on great field position...
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Penalty on catch costs St. Vincent in 39-32 defeat
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/09)
CRYSTAL CITY, Mo. -- Kyle Rollet and Tim Schumer found their groove during the fourth quarter Friday night. Schumer, the floppy-haired sophomore quarterback, hit his 6-foot-4 receiver for a pair of touchdowns in the fourth quarter to rally St. Vincent against Crystal City...
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Perryville loses 21-0 against Fredericktown in homecoming game
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/09)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- If effort equaled tackles and progress equaled points, the Perryville Pirates football team might be looking at a 6-0 record instead of 0-6. But despite bright spots, the Pirates made enough mistakes to drop a 21-0 decision to Fredericktown in a Saturday afternoon homecoming battle. The loss assured Perryville of a losing season, its ninth this decade...
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Central struggles to stop Mules' run attack
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/09)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Poplar Bluff needed a little over 16 minutes to produce another big win Friday night as Zach Ferguson broke the career touchdown mark. Ferguson scored three times as the Mules beat visiting Central 51-12 in a SEMO North Conference game...
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Scott City grabs take second straight W
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/09)
After starting the season with four straight losses, the Scott City football team isn't about to apologize for any win. So the Rams were plenty pleased with their second straight victory, even if it was a struggle against a first-year squad comprised solely of freshmen and sophomores...
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High school roundup: Jackson girls win Parkway West cross country meet
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/09)
The Saturday results from local high school teams that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.
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High school roundup: Central sweeps swim meet
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/09)
The Friday results from local high school action that was reported to the Southeast Missourian.
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McClellan wins at own cross country meet
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/09)
Notre Dame senior Wynn McClellan didn't wait long to make his final home cross country meet memorable Saturday. McClellan used a final burst of speed as he approached the final mile to finish strong, nearly 30 seconds ahead of Scott City's Brandon Shemonia, to win the Notre Dame Invitational title...
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Focus: Submit your fall photos
(Community ~ 10/04/09)
Southeast Missourians love to take pictures. And judging by the number of photos submitted to the Your Photos section of semissourian.com, they love for other people to see them. As part of the Good Times redesign in September, the Southeast Missourian added a bold new feature: Focus, a weekly photo spread highlighting rarely seen photos from our staff photographers, a celebrity guest photographer and you, the community...
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Long renovation process almost complete at Chris Episcopal Church
(Community ~ 10/04/09)
The congregation is finally back at home in the sanctuary. The renovation of Christ Episcopal Church at 101 N. Fountain St. in Cape Girardeau is almost complete. Work on the "Red Door Church" has been a six-year project. Renovating the historic 1877 church means far more to the congregation than merely changing the physical appearance...
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Pujols' big first half kept Cards in hunt
(Professional Sports ~ 10/04/09)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals enter the playoffs with a deep lineup, one they pieced together during the season as they were carried once again by Albert Pujols. His 32 homers and 87 RBIs at the All-Star break kept the Cardinals at or near the top of the NL Central until the reinforcements arrived, fueling the franchise's drive to a division title that ended a two-year postseason drought. ...
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Mo. gov. seeks to boost interest in state parks
(State News ~ 10/04/09)
ST. LOUIS -- The number of people visiting Missouri's 83 state parks has steadily declined since 1999, and Gov. Jay Nixon is reaching out to tourism and business leaders around the state to try to boost attendance. Nixon spoke to tourism leaders in Branson on Wednesday and to the Regional Business Council in St. Louis on Thursday, outlining for them his plan to turn around sagging state park attendance...
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Kitten, corgi/Lab mix up for adoption
(Community ~ 10/04/09)
Bullet is a 4-month-old kitten. He was abandoned in an apartment for two weeks but is doing fine now. Bullet needs a loving home. For more information, contact the Humane Society at 334-5837....
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Chicago loses bid for 2016 Olympics
(Other Sports ~ 10/04/09)
COPENHAGEN -- Chicago seemed to have everything going for it. It was a compact bid that kept 90 percent of the athletes within 15 minutes of their venues, and used existing or temporary venues that wouldn't burden the city with white elephants. It was a dazzling setting on picturesque Lake Michigan, a major city that doesn't have major attitude...
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49ers forge ahead without injured star Gore
(Professional Sports ~ 10/04/09)
SAN FRANCISCO -- The last time Shaun Hill faced St. Louis, the San Francisco quarterback talked his way out of being benched by coach Mike Singletary. He was that bad. Backup J.T. O'Sullivan warmed up and was ready to go in the game following three awful quarters by Hill. Singletary had told Hill he was coming out, then the quarterback looked him in the eyes and asked to stay in the game...
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Tkachuk leads Blues past Red Wings
(Professional Sports ~ 10/04/09)
STOCKHOLM -- For the second straight game, a veteran stepped up and helped the St. Louis Blues rally past the Detroit Red Wings. Keith Tkachuk had two power-play goals and an assist as the St. Louis overcame a two-goal deficit for the second straight night, beating the Red Wings 5-3 on Saturday to sweep the two-game series...
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Work reduces couple of roadways to one lane in Cape Girardeau County
(Local News ~ 10/05/09)
Work by Missouri Department of Transportation crews has reduced a couple of roadways in Cape Girardeau County to one lane today.
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49ers extend Rams' futility with 35-0 rout
(Professional Sports ~ 10/05/09)
SAN FRANCISCO -- Coach Mike Singletary delivered another one of his motivational halftime speeches and the San Francisco 49ers woke up in a hurry. And in all phases, no less. "It was just a matter of reminding them what was at stake," Singletary said...
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Scott County Commission hears more information on potential jail release program
(Local News ~ 10/05/09)
BENTON, Mo. -- Scott County is getting closer to implementing an active GPS monitoring program for low-risk prisoners. On Thursday, members of the Law Enforcement Restitution Board, as well as representatives who would be impacted by such a program, met to hear more about the SecureAlert system. Danita Keen, administrator for the sheriff's department, set up a conference call with company representatives after doing research into several programs...
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J Baer & Associates First Annual 5 Mile Run, Walk, or Crawl
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/05/09)
On Friday, September 18, J Baer and Associates, an accounting firm in Jackson, held their first 5 Mile Run, Walk, or Crawl Event. Participants were asked to run, walk, or crawl their way to the finish line. The event was held on the LaCroix Recreational Trail at the Shawnee Sports Complex Friday afternoon. The firm expects to host it again next year and make it an annual event...
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Scott County Court House
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/05/09)
Scott County Court House in Benton Mo along hwy 61
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Prayer 10/5/09
(Prayer ~ 10/05/09)
For the colors of autumn made brilliant by the sunlight, we give thanks, O God. Amen.
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Regional Professional Development Center, school districts pool resources to meet costs of teacher development
(Local News ~ 10/05/09)
There is a dry-erase calendar in the office of the Southeast Missouri State University Regional Professional Development Center. The board is full of workshops and training sessions for teachers managed by the center's 23-member staff of consultants and education experts...
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Even as layoffs persist, some good jobs go begging
(National News ~ 10/05/09)
In a brutal job market, here's a task that might sound easy: Fill jobs in nursing, engineering and energy research that pay $55,000 to $60,000, plus benefits. Yet even with 15 million people hunting for work, even with the unemployment rate nearing 10 percent, some employers can't find enough qualified people for good-paying career jobs...
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Police report 10/5/09
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/05/09)
Cape Girardeau The Cape Girardeau Police department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Summonses Assault Thefts Miscellaneous...
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Fire report 10/5/09
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/05/09)
Cape Girardeau Firefighters responded to the following calls Saturday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Sunday: Jackson Firefighters responded to the following calls Sunday:...
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From Pladium to D'Ladium: Pool hall celebrating 50 years
(Business ~ 10/05/09)
I'm not much of a pool shark myself, but those who are may be interested in this item. D'Ladium, 1127 Broadway, is marking its 50th year in business. J.R. Beaver, general manager of the establishment for 35 years, said Jerry Priest had a vision to start a pool hall in Cape Girardeau, and on Oct. 15, 1959, Priest opened the Pladium...
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Waves of state, federal funding cuts imperil U.S. nursing homes
(National News ~ 10/05/09)
HARTFORD, Conn. -- The nation's nursing homes are perilously close to laying off workers, cutting services -- possibly even closing -- because of a perfect storm wallop from the recession and deep federal and state government spending cuts, industry experts say...
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8 U.S. troops killed in Afghan fighting
(International News ~ 10/05/09)
KABUL -- Hundreds of insurgents armed with automatic rifles and rocket-propelled grenades stormed a pair of remote outposts near the Pakistan border, killing eight U.S. soldiers and capturing more than 20 Afghan security troops in the deadliest assault against U.S. forces in more than a year, military officials said Sunday...
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Socialists win Greek election in landslide
(International News ~ 10/05/09)
ATHENS, Greece -- Greece's Socialists trounced the governing conservatives in a landslide election Sunday, with voters angered by scandals and a faltering economy ousting Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis halfway through his second term. Humbled by his New Democracy party's worst electoral performance ever, Karamanlis, 53, resigned as its leader and said a new chief is needed for the party founded by his late uncle Constantine Karamanlis 35 years ago...
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Italy to build new homes for mudslide victims
(International News ~ 10/05/09)
ROME -- Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi promised Sunday to build new houses for the victims of massive mudslides in Sicily that killed at least 22 people and left more than 500 homeless. Berlusconi visited the devastated area around the eastern coastal city of Messina and met with survivors who were being housed in area hotels...
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Nixon stayed in dark about E. coli
(State News ~ 10/05/09)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Aides for Gov. Jay Nixon knew about bacteria problems at the Lake of the Ozarks, but Missouri's chief executive apparently learned about the issue from the media two months later. Information about E. coli at the lake trickled from the Department of the Natural Resources into the governor's office. At least one Cabinet member, two gubernatorial aides and Nixon's chief of staff knew something was up, but the governor did not...
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Report: 13 million babies born premature worldwide
(National News ~ 10/05/09)
WASHINGTON -- They call it kangaroo care: A premature baby nestles skin-to-skin against mom's bare, warm chest. In Malawi, mothers' bodies take the place of too-pricey incubators to keep these fragile newborns alive. Nearly one in 10 of the world's babies is born premature, and about 1 million infants die each year as a result, says a startling first attempt to measure a toll that in much of the world is hidden...
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Safety assessment points to changes needed on U.S. 51 in Illinois
(Local News ~ 10/05/09)
ULLIN, Ill. -- Increased police presence, foliage control and additional signage were three of the main improvements that will be considered to reduce the potential of fatal crashes on U.S. 51 in Union County, Ill., according to Trooper Bridget Rice, spokeswoman for the Illinois State Police District 22 in Ullin...
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Disability Awareness Week unites Jackson public, private schools
(Local News ~ 10/05/09)
The public and private schools in Jackson will be teaming up next week to raise awareness of people with disabilities. Jackson, Immaculate Conception and Immanuel Lutheran schools will recognize Disability Awareness Week from Oct. 12 to 16 with different activities. Jackson Mayor Barbara Lohr, Rep. Scott Lipke and the Cape Girardeau County Commission passed resolutions and proclamations recognizing the event. October is National Disability Awareness Month...
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Colts' Manning moves to third on TD list
(Professional Sports ~ 10/05/09)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Colts quarterback Peyton Manning tied Fran Tarkenton for third place on the career touchdown passing list as Indianapolis extended its regular-season victory streak to 13 on Sunday with a 34-17 victory against the Seattle Seahawks...
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Packers-Vikings rivalry approaches a peak tonight
(Professional Sports ~ 10/05/09)
MINNEAPOLIS -- These Midwestern states of Wisconsin and Minnesota have much in common, including an intense dislike of each other's football teams. It's more polite than the East Coast, but this is a true story: An angry Vikings fan was once arrested for trying to light a Packers backer on fire...
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Redhawks missed chance to turn season around Saturday
(Sports Column ~ 10/05/09)
As somebody who likes and respects Southeast Missouri State's football players and coaches -- they're generally class acts -- and wants to see them do well, I hoped the Redhawks might be able to revive their season Saturday night in Nashville, Tenn...
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Stewart improves title chances with Kansas win
(Professional Sports ~ 10/05/09)
KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- Tony Stewart didn't have time for a debate. He had one last chance to grab the win at Kansas Speedway, and it came down to one critical decision. Two tires, or four? The two-time series champion asked for two on the final pit stop Sunday, and crew chief Darian Grubb immediately agreed with the strategy. The rapid thinking got Stewart the race lead, and he held on over the final 26 laps for his fourth win of the season...
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Twins, Tigers to meet in one-game playoff
(Professional Sports ~ 10/05/09)
MINNEAPOLIS -- More than 51,000 fans and dozens of players from Metrodome lore turned out Sunday to say goodbye to this big, dingy building after 28 weird, wacky and sometimes wonderful baseball seasons. Hang on to those Homer Hankies: The Metrodome showed this weekend that it still has some of that old magic left and isn't ready to let the Minnesota Twins go just yet...
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Cardinals lose final regular-season game
(Professional Sports ~ 10/05/09)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals are scuffling to the postseason, going 1-6 after clinching the NL Central. It's hardly a crisis of confidence. "Yeah, we made some mistakes this whole series," Albert Pujols said after the Milwaukee Brewers completed a three-game sweep with a 9-7, 10-inning victory on Sunday. "Some errors here and there, but listen, this is part of the game...
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Ill. treasure hunt stops; note might be a prank
(National News ~ 10/05/09)
ST. LOUIS -- An Illinois woman who set out on a treasure hunt for buried gold coins after finding a cryptic note in an antique rocking chair may have been the victim of a prolific prankster who died more than 30 years ago. With help of a donated backhoe, Patty Henken recently tore up a vacant lot in Springfield, Ill., where a typewritten note signed by "Chauncey Wolcott" -- found in an old chair she bought at auction last November -- suggested she would find a chest containing more than $250 in U.S. ...
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People on the move 10/5/09
(Business ~ 10/05/09)
Vickery named area manager for SBA in Cape Girardeau; McElrath participates in sheriff's institute program
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A generous gesture
(Editorial ~ 10/05/09)
Sometimes national attention pays off. There was widespread media coverage after a Cairo, Ill., bank repossessed five of the Alexander County Sheriff's Department's patrol cars. That's not the kind of publicity most public officials want, but in this case it produced something positive...
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Out of the past 10/5/09
(Out of the Past ~ 10/05/09)
25 years ago: Oct. 5, 1984 A mock election was held yesterday on the Southeast Missouri State University campus; the vote gave substantial leads to Republican candidates and a sizeable lead to a proposal to repeal the Sunday sales law. Two Jackson developers are seeking a federal loan to construct a residential development for senior citizens; Mike and Robert Litzelfelner are planning to build Jackson Senior Estates along U.S. 61...
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Talking Shop with Debbie Linnes, Southeast Missouri Hospital president and CEO
(Business ~ 10/05/09)
Southeast Missouri Hospital's newest president and CEO assumed her role Sept. 28. The native of LeSeuer, Minn., Debbie Linnes has nearly 30 years of experience in health care, including CEO at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Mo., from 2006 to 2008. Other jobs include senior vice president of a regional health-care system in Colorado for the Sisters of Charity Leavenworth and a leadership position for a member of the Catholic Healthcare West system in California...
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Goldia Collier
(Obituary ~ 10/05/09)
Goldia B. Collier, 95, of Scott City died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born Jan. 17, 1914, in Ancell, Mo., daughter of David and Barbara Montgomery Brant. She and Floyd Alfred Collier were married Oct. 4, 1934, in Jackson. He preceded her in death Aug. 20, 1954...
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William Siebert
(Obituary ~ 10/05/09)
William Albert Siebert, 89, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at the Lutheran Home. He was born Wednesday, Sept, 29, 1920, in Whitewater, Mo., son of Albert E. and Ida Lange Siebert. He and Elode Brown were married Friday, Dec. 29, 1944, in the parsonage at Tilsit by the Rev. H.J. Strickert...
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Eugene Huebel
(Obituary ~ 10/05/09)
Eugene Huebel, 82, of Murray, Ky., died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at Murray Calloway County Hospital in Murray. He was born Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1926, in Cape Girardeau, son of William A. and Clara Hartung Huebel. He and Marcella Huebel were married May 5, 1945, at Little Rock, Ark...
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Lonnie Geringer
(Obituary ~ 10/05/09)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Lonnie L. Geringer, 93, of Perryville died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of service Tuesday at Young and Sons Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Rickey Valleroy officiating...
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Julius Laster
(Obituary ~ 10/05/09)
BERTRAND, Mo. -- Julius Lee "Fat" Laster, 79, of Bertrand died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call from 5 until 8 p.m Tuesday at McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston, Mo. where funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Londa Richardson, pastor of the Church of God of Prophecy in Cleveland, Tenn., officiating...
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Frank Enloe
(Obituary ~ 10/05/09)
McCLURE, Ill. -- Frank Evertt Enloe, 78, of McClure, formerly of St. Louis, died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at National Health Care Center in St. Louis. Visitation will be 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Chapel. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, with the Rev. Tom Kiefer officiating...
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Michael Dodd
(Obituary ~ 10/05/09)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Michael L. Dodd, 37, of Cairo died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time for services toay at Barkett Funeral Home in Cairo. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with the Revs. Tom Morris and Mark Cruse officiating. Interment will be at Green Lawn Memorial Gardens in Villa Ridge...
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Russell Peterman
(Obituary ~ 10/05/09)
Russell "Sam" Peterman, 73, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at his home. He was born Feb. 8, 1936, in Jefferson City, Mo., son of Russell and Mildred Berry Peterman. He and Deanna Eichhorn were married Sept. 12, 1959, at Chaffee, Mo...
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The top 10 things to know about Safe House for Women
(Column ~ 10/05/09)
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As an agency that has provided emergency shelter, support services and prevention education in Southeast Missouri for victims of domestic violence for 18 years, we find ourselves consistently challenged to get the word out to make sure our community understands the role of Safe House for Women and the variety of services we offer...
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Speak Out 10/5/09
(Speak Out ~ 10/05/09)
Trash plan; Beautiful fall; Bring back Oop; Rundown lake; Prurient pandering; Public outcry; Iran sanctions; School safety; Need regulation; About processions
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Blessing pets at the Blue Sky Church
(Local News ~ 10/05/09)
The Rev. Dan Johnson of Evangelical Church of Christ blessed pets at Sunday's Blue Sky Church service in Capaha Park. The service was organized by the Downtown Council of Churches to celebrate St. Francis Day.
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Columbia Catholic high school named for priest
(State News ~ 10/05/09)
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) -- Columbia's first Catholic high school will be named after the nation's first known black priest. The Rev. Augustine Tolton was born into slavery in Ralls County in 1854 in Missouri but later grew to be ordained a priest in in Rome...
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Monday evening crash leaves two in moderate condition
(Local News ~ 10/06/09)
DORENA, Mo. - Two people sustained moderate injuries Monday evening after their car overturned. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Jessica R. Williams, 20, of Sikeston, Mo., was traveling northbound on Hwy. 77 when her 1999 Pontiac ran off the roadway and overturned...
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Scott County Circuit Clerk announces her retirement
(Local News ~ 10/06/09)
By Scott Welton Sikeston Standard Democrat BENTON -- After more than 25 years of service, Scott County's Circuit Court Clerk has decided to retire. "I have sent a formal letter of resignation to the Governor's office and to the chairman of the Democratic Central Committee," Pam Glastetter of Benton, circuit court clerk for Scott County, confirmed Monday. "My official resignation date is Nov. 30."...
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Limbaugh, Checketts pitch bid to buy Rams
(Local News ~ 10/06/09)
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Published and broadcast reports say radio personality Rush Limbaugh and St. Louis Blues owner Dave Checketts are joining together in a bid to purchase the St. Louis Rams. KMOX Radio and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch report that the Checketts group has made a bid on the Rams and would keep the team in St. Louis. An NFL spokesman declined comment to The Associated Press on Tuesday, and the Rams said in a statement that a "strategic review" continues...
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High school student caught with cocaine in Kennett
(Local News ~ 10/06/09)
KENNETT, Mo. -- The Kennett Police Department and Bootheel Drug Task Force are currently investigating an incident involving a student being in possession of a controlled substance on the high school campus. According to Kennett Police Major Steve Williams, at approximately 10:47 a.m., Wednesday, Assistant Superintendent Chris Wilson contacted the department regarding a possibility of a student having drugs on the campus...
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Poplar Bluff man allegedly rams estranged wife's car before leading police on high-speed chase
(Local News ~ 10/06/09)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- A Poplar Bluff man allegedly rammed his estranged wife's car Monday morning, then hit her repeatedly before pulling a rifle on her. After the man's father, who had been following his son in another vehicle, wrestled the gun away, Aaron Ray Eldridge allegedly fled and subsequently led Ripley County authorities on a high-speed chase, which ended when he crashed his pickup into a tractor-trailer at Doniphan...
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Purcell asks commission for vote on recording closed meetings
(Local News ~ 10/06/09)
A proposal to record conversations during closed sessions of Cape Girardeau County Commission meetings never made it to a vote Monday. Second District Commissioner Jay Purcell made the motion during the commission's meeting that would have supplied any tape-recorded conversations to the county clerk. However, neither Presiding Commissioner Gerald Jones or First District Commissioner Paul Koeper seconded the motion, therefore killing any opportunity for a vote...
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Cape Girardeau police: Loaning of truck leads to armed robbery
(Local News ~ 10/06/09)
Cape Girardeau police are investigating a chain of events leading up to a robbery that was reported during the early morning hours Sunday. According to police spokesman Cpl. Adam Glueck, the victim had given his truck to another man for the purpose of doing some work on it. Last week, police called to tell him his truck had be
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School board chooses firm to manage facilities plan projects
(Local News ~ 10/06/09)
The Cape Girardeau School District took a step toward implementing its districtwide construction and renovation plan. During a special meeting Monday, the school board decided to enter into contract negotiations with McCarthy Building Companies, a St. Louis-based construction management firm...
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Mother charged in 2-year-old's death
(Local News ~ 10/06/09)
CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. -- A Pemiscot County woman has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child following the death of her 2-year-old daughter. It is expected that County Prosecutor, Mike Hazel, will also be filing a charge of murder in the second degree against the woman's boyfriend...
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Police seek teens involved in Friday dance club robbery
(Local News ~ 10/06/09)
Cape Girardeau police are searching for a handful of teenagers believed to have participated in a brutal beating and the robbery of a dance club late Friday night. Jajun Bell, 19, of 223 S. Hanover St., was arrested as a result of the incident and charged with second-degree armed robbery, but none of the other people involved have been identified, said Cpl. Adam Glueck, spokesman for the police department.
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Prayer 10/6/09
(Prayer ~ 10/06/09)
For apple pies and apple butter and apple cider, we give thanks, O God. Amen.
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Pujols wins HR title despite late drought
(Professional Sports ~ 10/06/09)
ST. LOUIS -- With nearly a month to go in the regular season, Albert Pujols had enough home runs to win his first title. Just enough, as it turned out. It's been 79 at-bats, the longest drought of his storied career, since the St. Louis Cardinals' star went deep for Nos. 46 and 47 at Milwaukee on Sept. 9. Pujols doesn't want to hear about it, and insists he's 100 percent heading into the playoffs...
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Everyone loves a parade
(Submitted Story ~ 10/06/09)
Everyone loves a parade but something about a lighted parade at night seems to bring out the bigger smiles and louder ahh's. The 2009 Christmas in the Foothills Parade of Lights in downtown Marble hill will be Saturday, November 28, 2009. Anyone interested in entering a float or another entry now is the time to start your planning. Entry form will be out soon and this year's theme will be: Christmas Memories and Traditions...
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Morley Fall Festival 5K Held October 3
(Submitted Story ~ 10/06/09)
The Morley Fall Festival 5K Run/1 Mile Fun Walk was held Saturday, October 3 in Morley. Top finishers included: Avia Miller, Springfield, MO, 1st female finisher, Angie Spencer, Sikeston, MO, 2nd female finisher,Maria Ray,O'Fallon, MO, 3rd female finisher, Shane Alexander, Oran, MO, 1st male finisher, Kenneth Ray, O'Fallon, MO, 2nd male finisher and Chris Hodgkiss, Sikeston, MO, 3rd male finisher. Jerry Brehmer was Race Director...
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Tower Rock
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/06/09)
Tower Rock in Altenburg, Mo. taken Sunday
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Aaron Sachs & Associates law firm sponsors teenage safety events at high-school football games in the Cape Girardeau, Missouri area.
(Submitted Story ~ 10/06/09)
Cape Girardeau, MO October 6, 2009 -- Attorney Aaron Sachs, whose personal injury law firm is under construction at the entrance to the West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau, Missouri has joined forces with the Missouri Highway Patrol and Southeast Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety to promote "Buckle of the Belt." This campaign is aimed at younger drivers to emphasize the importance of seat belt use since traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for people 15-20 years old and 80% of teens killed in traffic crashes are not wearing a seat belt.. ...
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Proposed Cape Girardeau road projects could cost $21 million if tax is extended, city council told
(Local News ~ 10/06/09)
A city committee is moving closer to having a final list of road projects ready for voters in 2010, the Cape Girardeau City Council was told Monday evening. Harry Rediger, a member of the city Planning & Zoning Commission and chairman of the Total Transportation Fund subcommittee, said during the council work session that the plan anticipates having $21.6 million to spend over five years if voters extend the current half-cent sales tax for road work...
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Paul and Poppy Fishing
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/06/09)
This is a picture of my 4 year old son Paul and his grandpa Poppy fishing in the lake behind our property. It was the biggest catfish he had caught so far and was beyond excited!
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Harvest Time
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/06/09)
Harvest time at Crooked Creek Ranch showcases beautiful vegetables and flowers.
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Crooked Creek at late afternoon casts a warm glow on Nikita
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/06/09)
Nikita Galadriel of Crooked Creek blends in beautifully with the background along the banks of the Crooked Creek.
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Peaceful pasture in warm afternoon fall glow
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/06/09)
Long shadows, changing colors and a stack of wood all signal fall's arrival.
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Gorgeous fall color makes a dramatic backdrop for playing frisbee with Blackjack
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/06/09)
Blackjack of Crooked Creek's solid black coat stands out beautifully against fall's colorful backdrop. If you look closely you can see the frisbee he is chasing down to catch.
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Winners at SEMO Fair Mother-Daughter Look alike contest
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/06/09)
Lindsey Hale and daughter Larissa Bell (age 7) won the Mother - Daughter Look alike contest at SEMO District Fair Sept 2009. They came in first place as well as her husband Matt Hale and daughter MaeLee Hale took first place in Parent - Child look alike...
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Couple both winners at SEMO District Fair Parent Contests
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/06/09)
Lindsey Hale and Matt Hale both came in first place at the SEMO District Fair contest for parents and children in Sept 2009. Lindsey with daughter Larissa Bell (age 7)won first place for Mother - Daughter. Matt Hale with their daughter MaeLee (age 2) won first place for Parent - Child look alike. All are from Jackson, Missouri...
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Cape Realtor Wins Battle with Prostate Cancer
(Submitted Story ~ 10/06/09)
A simple blood test raised a red flag about Bob Herbst's health, but a visit to the urologist confirmed it: prostate cancer. Herbst's friend and urologist J. Russell Felker, MD, told him that robotic-assisted surgery was the best option. On April 4, 2008, Dr. Felker and fellow urologist Gregg Hallman, MD, performed surgery at Southeast Missouri Hospital using the da Vinci® Surgical System. "They took out the prostate gland itself and two lymph nodes," Herbst says...
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Perryville student of the month
(Submitted Story ~ 10/06/09)
The Perryville High School Elks Student of the Month for September is senior Katherine Boyer. Katherine (center) is the daughter of Kenneth Boyer and Cindy Kirkpatrick. Standing above with Katherine is Eks representative, Paul Turner (right) and Perryville High School Principal, Lee Gattis...
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Perryville FBLA members attend Missouri Career Day
(Submitted Story ~ 10/06/09)
Eighty-eight members of the Perryville Area Career Center FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) attended the Missouri Career Day at Busch Stadium on September 16. The morning started with a marketing presentation given by members of the Cardinal's front office and retired players Kerry Robinson and Andy Benes. The presentation was lead by the voice of the Cardinals, Dan McLaughlin...
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Alexander County pays off debt to Tri-County Jail, but budget problems persist
(Local News ~ 10/06/09)
ULLIN, Ill. -- Even as Alexander County's financial troubles continue to mount, the sheriff's department will be able to continue housing inmates in the Tri-County Detention Facility in Ullin, authorities said Monday. The $86,000 in back payments the county owed to house prisoners in the jail has now been paid in full, excluding costs for the month of September, which haven't been submitted yet, said Alexander County Treasurer Frances Lee...
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Kay Azuma says her outlook on life changed after being diagnosed with breast cancer five years ago
(Health ~ 10/06/09)
Kay Azuma said she first experienced denial and then disbelief when she found out she had breast cancer in June 2004. Azuma, the community coordinator of Community Caring Council in Cape Girardeau, said she felt no physical symptoms, no lumps and thought she was in excellent health. All she thought was "How could I have cancer?"...
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Smell has some cities ripping out ginkgo trees
(National News ~ 10/06/09)
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- The ginkgo tree is renowned for its hardiness, surviving everything from road salt to an atomic bomb, but it may be undone by another trait -- it reeks. "It's pretty disgusting," said Jan Schneider, an office manager in downtown Iowa City whose business has a ginkgo out front...
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Ad slump leads Gourmet, three other magazines to close
(National News ~ 10/06/09)
NEW YORK -- Conde Nast Publications is closing Gourmet, the nation's oldest food magazine, and three other money-losing titles as the high-end publisher tries to weather a devastating advertising slump. In addition to Gourmet, which had a circulation of 980,000 last year, the publisher is closing Modern Bride, Elegant Bride and Cookie, a parenting magazine. Earlier in the year it killed publication of Portfolio, a business magazine, and Domino, a lifestyle title...
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Brooks & Dunn, Chesney, Swift to perform at CMAs
(Entertainment ~ 10/06/09)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The 43rd annual Country Music Association awards will offer fans one of the last chances to see Brooks & Dunn before they split next year. The popular duo joins a star-studded lineup, including all five entertainer of the year nominees, scheduled to perform during the Nov. 11 ceremony...
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McDonald's to be Mona Lisa's new neighbor
(National News ~ 10/06/09)
PARIS -- French culture and American convenience will come together in December -- thanks to plans by the McDonald's restaurant chain to hang its shingle in the shadow of the Louvre. Oak Brook, Ill.-based McDonald's is delighted at the prospect of feeding hungry culture vultures. But not everyone is happy about mixing high art and fast food...
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Bathroom break a ploy for Pakistan suicide attack
(International News ~ 10/06/09)
ISLAMABAD -- A suicide bomber who killed five staffers at the U.N. food agency's headquarters in Pakistan on Monday was dressed as a security officer and allowed to enter the heavily guarded building after he asked to use the bathroom. The United Nations announced it was temporarily closing all its offices in Pakistan after the noontime bombing, which blew out windows and left victims lying in pools of blood in the lobby of the three-story World Food Program compound...
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Egypt's top cleric plans face veil ban in schools
(International News ~ 10/06/09)
CAIRO -- Egypt's top Islamic cleric is planning to ban students wearing the face veil from entering the schools of al-Azhar, Sunni Islam's premier institute of learning, according to an independent daily Monday. A security official also said police have standing verbal orders to bar girls covered from head to toe from entering al-Azhar's institutions, including middle and high schools, as well as the dormitories of several universities in Cairo...
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Summary of Supreme Court action Monday
(National News ~ 10/06/09)
The Supreme Court denied appeals in nearly 2,000 cases Monday. Among those whose appeals were rejected:n Former Qwest CEO Joseph Nacchio, who was contesting his conviction for insider trading...
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No Afghanistan pullout, White House says
(National News ~ 10/06/09)
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama won't walk away from the flagging war in Afghanistan, the White House declared Monday as Obama faced tough decisions -- and intense administration debate -- over choices that could help define his presidency in his first year as commander in chief...
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Insurers say Congress' health care coverage penalty has to have bite
(National News ~ 10/06/09)
WASHINGTON -- The health insurance industry doesn't want Congress to let you off easy if you decide to ignore a proposed requirement that all Americans must have coverage. Determined to get as many people as possible covered, lawmakers first proposed fines of as much as $3,800 per family for health insurance scofflaws. ...
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Court opens with case on prisoner's bid for lawyer
(National News ~ 10/06/09)
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court began its new term Monday by indicating a willingness to limit how long a suspect's request for a lawyer should remain valid, and new Justice Sonia Sotomayor wasted little time in letting her voice be heard by questioning the lawyers...
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Swine flu vaccine arrives, but don't get in line yet
(National News ~ 10/06/09)
WASHINGTON -- And we're off: Swine flu vaccinations begin Monday with squirts in the noses scheduled for some doctors, nurses and other health workers in Indiana and Tennessee, a first step in a hugely ambitious campaign to try to inoculate over half the population in a few months. But don't start bugging your doctor about an appointment just yet...
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0-4 Rams keep focus on next game, not last
(Professional Sports ~ 10/06/09)
ST. LOUIS -- One thing the St. Louis Rams do not have is a quarterback controversy. They've been shut out twice -- once with Marc Bulger taking the snaps and again Sunday with Kyle Boller getting the start. The winless Rams (0-4) have been outscored 108-24 and are making far too many mistakes under a rookie coach that has stressed fundamentals from Day 1, committing three turnovers that produced touchdowns for the 49ers in a 35-0 whitewash Sunday...
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Troy Glaus makes Cardinals' postseason roster
(Professional Sports ~ 10/06/09)
ST. LOUIS -- Troy Glaus will be on the St. Louis Cardinals' roster for their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Dodgers despite missing most of the season while rehabbing from shoulder surgery. After a two-hour workout Monday that stressed fundamentals, manager Tony La Russa said Glaus showed him enough in the last few weeks to think he could be helpful off the bench. But the manager said Mark DeRosa will be his starting third baseman...
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Government finds higher autism figure: 1 in 100
(Health ~ 10/06/09)
CHICAGO -- Two new government studies indicate about 1 in 100 children have autism disorders -- higher than a previous U.S. estimate of 1 in 150. Greater awareness, broader definitions and spotting autism in younger children may explain some of the increase, federal health officials said...
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Jackson's Thompson tosses no-hitter against Kelly
(High School Sports ~ 10/06/09)
The Jackson softball team notched a big win Monday behind the pitching of senior Hannah Thompson. Thompson fired a no-hitter as the Indians knocked off visiting Kelly 3-1. She struck out seven and walked one as Jackson improved to 9-16. Kelly also received a strong pitching performance as Danielle Dock allowed two earned runs on four hits and one walk. She struck out six...
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NFL great Csonka visits Cape
(Community Sports ~ 10/06/09)
Larry Csonka, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was in Cape Girardeau Monday for Auto Tire And Parts NAPA's 100-year anniversary celebration that continues today at the Osage Community Centre with an appearance by professional drag racer Ron Capps...
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Cape Girardeau City Council action 10/5/09
(Local News ~ 10/06/09)
Monday Cape Girardeau City Hall 401 Independence St. Public hearings Consent ordinances New ordinances Resolutions Other...
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Southeast, Austin Peay both have something to prove Saturday
(College Sports ~ 10/06/09)
It's not like the Southeast Missouri State football team has been getting blown out of Ohio Valley Conference games. But that's little consolation for the Redhawks, who fell to 0-3 in league play with Saturday's 23-17 setback at Tennessee State. Southeast, 1-4 overall, has suffered four straight losses since opening the season with a 72-3 mauling of NAIA Quincy...
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E. coli higher in 2009 at Lake of Ozarks beaches
(State News ~ 10/06/09)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri water records show bacteria counts spiked at the Lake of the Ozarks this year, nearly tripling the number of high E. coli tests from the previous six years combined. Results from E. coli tests at the popular central Missouri tourist attraction were high enough in 2009 that the state's two beaches should have been closed 11 times since May. ...
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Scott County Commission learns more about GPS prisoner monitoring system
(Local News ~ 10/06/09)
BENTON, Mo. -- Scott County is getting closer to implementing an active GPS monitoring program for low-risk prisoners. On Thursday, members of the Law Enforcement Restitution Board, as well as representatives who would be affected by such a program, met to hear more about the SecureAlert system. Danita Keen, administrator for the sheriff's department, set up a conference call with company representatives after doing research into several programs...
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Watch out for restriping on Perryville state roads
(Local News ~ 10/06/09)
Watch out for restriping on Perryville state roads Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be working late into the evening in Perryville, Mo., this week to restripe state roads for better visibility. The crews will be working from 3:30 p.m. ...
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Police report 10/6/09
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/06/09)
Cape Girardeau The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Thefts Property damages Miscellaneous...
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Catching burglars
(Editorial ~ 10/06/09)
Earlier this year a rash of more than 100 home burglaries in Cape Girardeau and Jackson gave residents the jitters. In communities where most neighborhoods are considered safe places to be, residents began worrying about being away from their homes. Then an arrest was made, and the suspect confessed to enough of the break-ins to satisfy police and prosecutors that they had their man. The burglar was sent to prison...
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Speak Out 10/6/09
(Speak Out ~ 10/06/09)
Just right; Aid paradox; Pushing the Olympics; False info; Carbon footprints?; Teaching respect; Pull over to talk; Threats, fines; Spay, neuter
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Out of the past 10/6/09
(Out of the Past ~ 10/06/09)
25 years ago: Oct. 6, 1984 The annual Jackson Fall Festival is forced indoors by rain; the festival is relocated to West Lane Elementary School's gymnasium, which is packed for much of the day as area residents examine wares from a number of artists and craftsmen...
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Ex-funeral home director awaits trial
(State News ~ 10/06/09)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The former Missouri funeral home director charged with intentionally giving three families the wrong cremated remains has waived his arraignment in anticipation of a trial. A Boone County grand jury indicted Harold Warren Sr. in late September on three felony counts of unlawful merchandising practices. He has pleaded not guilty...
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D.J. Branam
(Obituary ~ 10/06/09)
D.J. "Pokey" Branam was born Aug. 4, 2005, and went to be with his grandma, Karen Clark, in heaven Friday, Oct. 2, 2009. He is the son of Neecie Clark Beaird and David Branam. He is survived by a sister, Gracie Branam; a brother, Camden Clark; grandpa, Eddie "Papa" Clark and Judi Clark; grandma, Mari Jane Branam and Dale Branam; three uncles, Eddie "Booit" Clark, Chris "Big" Phelps, Trever Morris; six aunts, Cindi Clark Phelps, Tammy Clark, Amy Scallion, Crystal Branam, Sarah Branam and Krissi Clark.. ...
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Ill. hospital revises safety plan after surgical fire
(State News ~ 10/06/09)
MARION, Ill. -- A southern Illinois hospital where a woman was fatally burned during a surgical flash fire says it has adopted new safety procedures, according to WSIL-TV. Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion says it has a new comprehensive plan to prevent such fires...
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William Siebert
(Obituary ~ 10/06/09)
William Albert Siebert, 89, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at the Lutheran Home. He was born Sept. 29, 1920, in Whitewater, to Albert E. and Ida Lange Siebert. He and Elode Brown were married Dec. 29, 1944, in the parsonage at Tilsit, by the Rev. H.J. Strickert...
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Veronica Westrich
(Obituary ~ 10/06/09)
NEW HAMBURG, Mo. -- Veronica "Buby" Westrich, 82, of New Hamburg died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born April 27, 1927, in New Hamburg, to Philip and Leocadia Dirnberger Bucher. She married Gilbert M. Westrich on April 14, 1948, in New Hamburg. He died Sept. 20, 2009...
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Wyvonna Huckabee
(Obituary ~ 10/06/09)
Wyvonna May Marie Huckabee, 83, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at her home. She was born Sept. 5, 1926, in Greenbriar, Mo., daughter of Charles A. and Ethel Inmann Jackson. She and Floyd Huckabee were married June 14, 1947, in Pocahontas, Ark. He preceded her in death April 16, 2000...
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Wallace Poyner
(Obituary ~ 10/06/09)
Wallace T. "Wally" Poyner, 81, of Higginsville, Mo., formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at Lafayette Regional Health Center in Lexington, Mo. Friends may call from 1:30 p.m. to service time Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Higginsville...
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Olive Mantooth
(Obituary ~ 10/06/09)
Olive Aileen Mantooth, 86, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at the Lutheran Home. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Grace United Methodist Church. The funeral will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with the Rev. Tom Sullenger officiating. Graveside service will be Friday in East Mound Cemetery in Matador, Texas...
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George Sides
(Obituary ~ 10/06/09)
ANNA, Ill. -- George Henry Sides, 74, of Anna died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at Illinois Veterans Home in Anna. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Mark Roath officiating...
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John Galeski
(Obituary ~ 10/06/09)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- John E. Galeski, 83, of Perryville died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at Independence Care Center. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Family Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville. Burial is private...
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Rev. James Lafferty
(Obituary ~ 10/06/09)
ADVANCE, Mo.-- The Rev. James Robert Lafferty, 63, of Advance died Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Morgan Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Don Lafferty officiating. Burial will be in Brush Creek Cemetery near Arab, Mo...
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Diana Hottinger
(Obituary ~ 10/06/09)
ANNA, Ill. -- Diana Baine Sissom Hottinger, 62, of Anna died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at Union County Hospital. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms, Ill. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Buddy Walls officiating. Burial will be in McCrite Cemetery...
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Darrell James
(Obituary ~ 10/06/09)
ANNA, Ill. -- Darrell E. James, 83, of Anna, formerly of Tamms, Ill., died Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, at his home. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Jones Funeral Home in Tamms. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial with full military honors will be at McCrite Cemetery in Tamms...
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Lionel Speidel
(Obituary ~ 10/06/09)
Radio broadcaster Lionel Dean Speidel, 84, died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at St. Louis University Medical Center after being injured in a pedestrian accident an hour earlier near his former home. He was formerly of Cape Girardeau. He was crossing the street at Virginia and Chippewa when he was struck by a car and severely injured...
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Jason Austin
(Obituary ~ 10/06/09)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Jason Lee Austin, 37, of Perryville died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, in Perry County. He was born May 8, 1972, at Perryville, son of James "Jack" Austin and Evelyn "Jean" Boland Vogt. He married Kerri Guethle June 20, 1988, in Perryville...
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Frank Enloe
(Obituary ~ 10/06/09)
McCLURE, Ill. -- Frank Evertt Enloe, 78, of McClure died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at National Health Care Center in St. Louis. He was born April 6, 1931, in St. Louis to Frank E. and Elizabeth Kelly Enloe. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army...
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City purchases light-pole banners; allots $40,000 to study signage for visitors
(Local News ~ 10/06/09)
Armed with a federal grant, Cape Girardeau will embark on a program to create downtown banners touting the city and a coordinated program to create signs directing visitors to tourist destinations and community facilities. The Cape Girardeau City Council approved two contracts Monday evening using Preserve America grant funding from the National Park Service Historic Preservation program. ...
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Americans share Nobel medicine prize
(National News ~ 10/06/09)
NEW YORK -- Three Americans won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for discovering how chromosomes protect themselves as cells divide, work that has inspired experimental cancer therapies and may offer insights into aging. The research by Elizabeth H. Blackburn, Carol W. Greider and Jack W. Szostak revealed the workings of chromosome features called telomeres, which play an important role in the aging of cells...
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Redbirds' Carpenter voted NL comeback player of the year
(Professional Sports ~ 10/06/09)
NEW YORK (AP) -- Chris Carpenter has been voted NL comeback player of the year and Aaron Hill has won the AL award. Limited to four starts over the prior two seasons because of elbow surgery and a shoulder injury, Carpenter was 17-4 with a league-leading 2.24 ERA for the St. Louis Cardinals. The 2005 NL Cy Young Award winner, Carpenter won 11 consecutive decisions from early July to early September...
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Band festival, parade set for today in Jackson
(Local News ~ 10/06/09)
Band festival, parade set for today in Jackson High school bands will be marching through downtown Jackson today. Bands from 15 area high schools were invited to the 65th annual Jackson Marching Band Festival. The noncompetitive marching event started in 1945 and has been held on the first Tuesday in October for more than 60 years. ...
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Mo. Southern faculty senate votes no confidence
(State News ~ 10/06/09)
JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) -- The faculty senate of Missouri Southern State University has passed a no-confidence vote against university president Bruce Speck. In a secret ballot Monday, 21 of 26 members of the faculty senate approved the no-confidence vote...
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Auto Tire and Parts NAPA celebrates 100th anniversary of family-owned business
(Local News ~ 10/06/09)
Wayne Koenig was just 18 years old when he started working as a delivery driver and sweeper in 1967 at the Auto Tire and Parts storefront in Perryville, Mo. Though he longed to one day follow in his father's footsteps as an employee at an auto body and parts business, Koenig never dreamed he'd be working at the same store for 42 years...
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Students hurl doughnuts for United Way
(Local News ~ 10/06/09)
Sixth-grader Dillon O'Kelly throws a doughnut at his science teacher, Jared Huffman, right, Monday at Jackson Middle School. Huffman and Jackson Middle School principal Dr. Rodney Pensel had the sugary rings hurled at them for a doughnut dodgers fundraiser. ...
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Long-term care residents' rights
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/06/09)
Oct. 4-10 is National Long-Term Care Residents' Rights Week, a time to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices many long-term care residents have made to better our community. This year's theme, "Hear Our Voice -- Residents Speak Out About Residents' Rights," calls attention to the fact that residents of long-term care facilities have a voice that should be part of decision-making in the facilities...
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Scott City Walking School Bus
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/06/09)
The Scott City PTO would like to send a big thank you to all who participated and volunteered their morning to the Walking School Bus. Thank you to Wes Drury for helping keep our children safe on the road with help from the Scott City police. Thank you to the community for your patience as our children were safely escorted through the intersections to school...
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Give credit in terrorism case
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/06/09)
The recent thwarting of potential terrorist attacks in this country was fortunate in that the terrorists did not get to carry out their plan. We are also fortunate that law enforcement took at least some suspected terrorists into custody, but you can rest assured there are others to take their place...
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Another Southeast Missouri school cancels classes because of flu absences
(Local News ~ 10/07/09)
NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- The Neelyville R-IV School District in Butler County announced Tuesday it will close for the rest of the week due to the flu. District attendance was over 90 percent last week, said Superintendent Brad Hagood, but had fallen to 79 percent Monday...
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Advance cancels special election after discovering it's not legal
(Local News ~ 10/07/09)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- A call from the Missouri Municipal League to the City of Advance has put a stop to the Nov.3 special election for mayor after municipal league personnel told the city a special election wouldn't meet state statutory requirements. "I take full responsibility for the mistake," said Advance City Attorney Don Rhodes. "I learned in law school that you should never assume you know what the statute says, because it could have been amended. I should have checked it."...
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Missouri Supreme Court suspends license of one-time Cape lawyer
(Local News ~ 10/07/09)
The law license of an Anna, Ill., attorney who once practiced in Cape Girardeau was suspended for a year Tuesday by the Missouri Supreme Court for misleading clients about the status of cases and failing to deposit client settlement funds into a trust account...
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Jackson man sentenced to 25 years in prison for bow-and-arrow assault on ex-wife
(Local News ~ 10/07/09)
A man convicted of shooting his ex-wife with an arrow following a lengthy argument that began over a cold hotel room will serve 25 years in state prison. Merriel E. Housman Jr., 58, of Jackson, was sentenced to 20 years for first-degree assault and five years for felony domestic assault, with the sentences to be served consecutively, by Circuit Judge William Syler. ...
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Beechcraft Starship visits KCGI
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/07/09)
Of the 53 Starships manufactured by Beechcraft back in the 1980's, only 4 of these elegant corporate aircraft remain in service. This rare example was an overnite guest, with it crew taking a break before having their plane refueled and continuing on their journey...
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City to accept electronic waste Saturday
(Local News ~ 10/07/09)
Solid waste customers looking to dispose of broken or unused computers, monitors, CD/DVD players, stereos and other electronic gear can bring it to a Cape Girardeau city e-waste recycling collection site from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Arena Park 4-H shelter. ...
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Prayer 10/7/09
(Prayer ~ 10/07/09)
For those who strive to make peace, we give thanks to you, O God. Amen.
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Safe House for Women Steps Up
(Submitted Story ~ 10/07/09)
The Safe House for Women is proud to announce that Allison Leonard, Shelter Director has been chosen as Regional Representative for the Southeast Region of the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCADSV.) MCADSV is the membership coalition of those working in the Missouri movement to end violence against women. ...
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Southeast Missouri Hospital Surgeons Use Robotic-Assisted Technology to Tackle a Physician's Complex Tumor
(Submitted Story ~ 10/07/09)
In summer 2007, Martha Margreiter, MD, of Poplar Bluff was riding in a boat when it violently struck a wave, causing her to fall and hit her side. When the pain in her abdomen didn't cease, she went to see a doctor and was told some news she wasn't expecting. Dr. Margreiter had a rare benign tumor growing on her kidney known as angiomyolipoma...
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War Child Riding Group Donates $2,000 to Veterans Home
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/07/09)
The War Child Riding Group recently presented a ceremonial "big check" for $2,000 to residents at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. This represents the total donations they have raised for the Veterans at a rally and poker runs held throughout the year...
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Jackson School District provides flu shots for staff, students, parents
(Local News ~ 10/07/09)
The Jackson School District will offer flu shots for staff, students and parents during two clinics next week. Shots will be available for $25 for anyone older than 4. Associate superintendent Dr. Beth Emmendorfer said the district usually offers flu shots for district staff...
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The Humane Society's Featured Pet
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/07/09)
Luna is a 12 week old kitten. She is very playful! Luna is available for adoption at The Humane Society of SEMO 573-334-5837. See more pets available at www.semopets.org
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First shipment of H1N1 vaccine arrives in Cape Girardeau County
(Local News ~ 10/07/09)
The Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center has received its first doses of the H1N1 vaccine but had yet to administer any Tuesday afternoon. Health center assistant director Jane Wernsman said the center had received 400 doses late Monday. Wernsman said her department is working with local health care providers to determine which area health care workers and emergency personnel will receive the nasal spray vaccine...
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Staying warm will cost less this winter
(National News ~ 10/07/09)
WASHINGTON -- Staying warm won't be quite as expensive this winter. People who heat with natural gas should do especially well, seeing their lowest bills in five years. But no matter what fuel is used, heating costs are expected to take less of a bite out of household budgets in the coming months -- from $20 to as much as $280 lower than last winter depending on what fuel is used, the government said...
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OCT SKY IN FROHNA
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/07/09)
I TOOK THIS PICTURE OUTSIDE OF FROHNA OCT 4TH ON MR AND MRS J MUELLERS FARM
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OCT 4TH
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/07/09)
FROHNA MO
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Alaska King Salmon
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/07/09)
This photo was taken during a july vacation to Alaska. Blake Ritter, son of Angie and Brian Ritter of Cape Girardeau, is standing with his 50 pound king salmon he caught (right) and his dad's 30 pound king salmon (left). Blake was quick to point out his fish was bigger than his dad's...
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Crusaders fend off Tigers in boys soccer action
(High School Sports ~ 10/07/09)
The Saxony Lutheran Crusaders edged ahead in the first half. They barely held on in the second half. The Crusaders knocked off Central 2-1 behind two first-half goals Tuesday night at Saxony. The Tigers (4-12) started the game by applying pressure on Saxony...
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No rest for the gardener with frost approaching
(Community ~ 10/07/09)
Jeana Myers is thinking about getting her garden in Raleigh, N.C., ready for the first frost, even though it's still likely weeks away. Work in the garden doesn't end just because those long days of summer are over. Myers' peach, plum and other fruit trees have stopped bearing fruit, and the tomatoes are ripening more slowly as the days get shorter and the temperatures cooler...
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Security walls at Samarra shrine in Iraq now creating a division
(International News ~ 10/07/09)
SAMARRA, Iraq -- The U.S. military on Tuesday handed over the last of its bases outside Samarra, a city billed as a reconciliation success story. Worries linger though that wartime remedies like barriers and checkpoints will encourage divisions and undermine hard-won security gains...
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Fire report 10/7/09
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/07/09)
Cape Girardeau Firefighters responded to the following calls Monday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Tuesday: Jackson Firefighters responded to the following call Tuesday:...
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Police report 10/7/09
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/07/09)
Cape Girardeau: Arrests; Assault; Thefts; Property damage; Miscellaneous; Jackson: Miscellaneous
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William Welker
(Obituary ~ 10/07/09)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- William P. Welker, 67, of Advance passed away Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, at his home. He was born May 11, 1942, at Advance, son of Elbert and Iva Mae Welker. William and Norma Jean Martin were united in marriage March 12, 1962, at Bloomfield, Mo...
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Darrell James
(Obituary ~ 10/07/09)
ANNA, Ill. -- Darrell E. "Spider" James, 83, of Anna, formerly of Tamms, Ill., died Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, at his home. He was born Jan. 26, 1926, in Elco, Ill., son of Darrell and Rachel Newell James. He and June McDaniel were married Feb. 14, 1950, in Arkansas. She died Nov. 24, 2001...
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Lloyd Nance
(Obituary ~ 10/07/09)
Lloyd Richard Nance, 66, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. He was born April 3, 1943, in Cape Girardeau, to Emil Lloyd and Lorna McNeely Nance. Nance worked for W.F. Hall Printing Co. in Chicago more than 20 years. Later he worked at Sears in Cape Girardeau, retiring in 1998...
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Wyvonna Huckabee
(Obituary ~ 10/07/09)
Wyvonna May Marie Huckabee, 83, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at her home. She was born Sept. 5, 1926, in Greenbrier, Mo., daughter of Charles A. and Ethel Inmann Jackson. She and Floyd Huckabee were married June 14, 1947, in Pocahontas, Ark. He preceded her in death April 16, 2000...
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Aileen Mantooth
(Obituary ~ 10/07/09)
Olive Aileen Russell Mantooth, 86, died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born to John Calvin and Ora Olive Moore Russell on June 8, 1923, in Matador, Texas. She married William Layfayette "Bill" Mantooth March 16, 1946, in Matador...
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Edna Dow
(Obituary ~ 10/07/09)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Edna G. Dow of Perryville died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, at her residence. She was 91. She was born in Perry County, Mo., on Aug. 7, 1918, daughter of the late Edgar and Margaret Beinlein Weinrich. She was married April 20, 1941, to Linus L. "Red" Dow, who preceded her in death Jan. 12, 1995...
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Out of the past 10/7/09
(Out of the Past ~ 10/07/09)
25 years ago: Oct. 7, 1984 Congregations throughout the community fill grocery bags for the fifth annual fall food drive for FISH. The RENEW program begins at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and will run through Nov. 17; a tree-planting ceremony and balloon-raising activities mark the day; RENEW is a program designed to deepen faith by study and discussion of scriptures...
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Obama gives no signs on troop increases
(National News ~ 10/07/09)
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama on Tuesday ruled out shrinking the Afghanistan war to a counterterrorism campaign. Yet he did not signal whether he is prepared to send any more troops to the war zone -- either the 40,000 his top commander wants or a smaller buildup, according to several officials...
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Elizabeth Taylor tweets about undergoing heart procedure
(Entertainment ~ 10/07/09)
LOS ANGELES -- Elizabeth Taylor says she's headed to the hospital for a heart procedure. The 77-year-old actress told her followers on Twitter that she is to undergo a "very new" procedure to improve heart function that "involves repairing my leaky valve using a clip device" rather than open-heart surgery...
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Cutting the budget
(Editorial ~ 10/07/09)
Say the word "earmarks" in reference to federal spending, and the hackles of most Americans go up. Most taxpayers regard earmarks as wasteful spending, money that could be put to better use or, better still, eliminated to reduce the nation's deficits and overall debt...
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Governor has betrayed our trust
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/07/09)
Why can't politicians named "Nixon" be forthcoming? Unfortunately, the U.S. presidency was degraded in 1974 by investigations into Richard Nixon's illegal campaign activities. Had Tricky Dick merely provided requested audio tapes and cooperated with investigators, we would remember him today as a master of foreign policy and an admirable steward of the environment. Instead, his name has become synonymous with political cover-ups and corruption...
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Speak Out 10/7/09
(Speak Out ~ 10/07/09)
Good change; Terrorism threat; Shot choice; Burning fields; Government-run; Lacking logic; Preterm births
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Blame game
(Column ~ 10/07/09)
Had the International Olympic Committee selected Chicago as the site for the 2016 Olympic Games, rest assured, President Obama and his bride were primed and ready to take full credit. Since the IOC turned their collective noses up at the U.S. bid, Obama's team is blaming former president George Bush for the snub...
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True freshman's motor keeps him in Redhawks' starting lineup
(College Sports ~ 10/07/09)
Like most true freshmen in their first season of college football, Justin Love didn't know what to expect. Love acknowledged that he didn't anticipate stepping into the starting lineup. But that's exactly what happened. Love will make his sixth consecutive start at defensive end Saturday when Southeast Missouri State hosts Austin Peay on homecoming...
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High school roundup: Perryville earns two-game win against Hillsboro
(High School Sports ~ 10/07/09)
All the local high school sports action from Tuesday that was reported to the Southeast Missourian.
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Jackson Marching Band Festival postponed
(Local News ~ 10/07/09)
The Jackson Marching Band Festival has been postponed because of rainy weather. The annual noncompetitive event was set to start at 4 p.m. today with a parade through downtown Jackson followed by a show at the Jackson High School stadium. Bands from 15 area schools were invited to perform. The event has been rescheduled for next Tuesday...
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Marshmallows not just plain vanilla any more
(Community ~ 10/07/09)
BERKELEY, Calif. -- If you're still using plain old vanilla marshmallows at your campfire or in your cocoa, you're out of touch. The next generation of marshmallow lovers is amping the flavor of their puffy confections, taking their s'mores to new heights with tricks like slicing and stuffing them. And the marshmallow industry is taking notice...
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Picking the right bakeware
(Community ~ 10/07/09)
Some tips from Martha Stewart
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Recipe Swap: Cajun cooking in Southeast Missouri kitchens
(Column ~ 10/07/09)
Rob Weeks of Cape Girardeau shares recipes today for some of his favorite menu items from restaurants in New Orleans. All of these recipes contain ingredients that are either on hand at home or are easily found in area grocery stores. These recipes are also a great way to use end-of-the-season produce like eggplant, tomatoes, green peppers and onions. ...
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Work scheduled on roads in Cape Girardeau, Bollinger and Perry counties
(Local News ~ 10/07/09)
Drivers cautioned about area road work...
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Twins win AL Central in playoff
(Professional Sports ~ 10/07/09)
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Metrodome erupted in a jet-like roar as Carlos Gomez zoomed home with the winning run to finish off an AL Central race -- and a thrilling tiebreaker -- that didn't want to end. Minnesota wouldn't quit, while the Detroit Tigers finished their historic fade. And there was little time for the Twins to celebrate, because the New York Yankees were waiting...
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49ers meet in person with Crabtree
(Professional Sports ~ 10/07/09)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Three top San Francisco 49ers executives have met with unsigned wide receiver Michael Crabtree and his agent, Eugene Parker. Team spokesman Bob Lange confirmed the Tuesday meeting to The Associated Press but said the 49ers would not get into particulars of discussions or negotiations...
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Rush's Rams? Limbaugh bids for St. Louis NFL team
(Professional Sports ~ 10/07/09)
ST. LOUIS -- The lowly Rams have someone who loves them. Conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh said Tuesday he is teaming up with St. Louis Blues owner Dave Checketts in a bid to buy the Rams, owners of the NFL's longest losing streak at 14 and just 5-31 since 2007...
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Cards to start seasoned vet
(Professional Sports ~ 10/07/09)
LOS ANGELES -- Randy Wolf has seen a lot in his 11-year career, just never the playoffs. He's finally getting a chance in the stadium where he watched the Los Angeles Dodgers as a kid. The 33-year-old left-hander proved to be the most consistent starter for the repeat NL West champions, although he quickly rejects the label of staff ace...
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'The Angry Filmmaker' to speak today
(Entertainment ~ 10/07/09)
Film and video professional Kelley Baker will speak at noon today in the Rose Theatre at Southeast Missouri State University with advice and stories about Hollywood and surviving in a corporate film world. Baker has worked on six Gus Van Sant movies, including "Finding Forrester," "Good Will Hunting" and "The Adventures of Mark Twain." Between all the major movies, Baker has given lectures telling budding filmmakers to "just shoot it." His nickname, "The Angry Filmmaker," stems from his anger that true independent films are not being made anymore.. ...
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Corrections 10/7/09
(Correction ~ 10/07/09)
n The calendar on Tuesday's Page 2A should have read that the senior citizen dance sponsored by Cape Central National Honor Society will be held Nov. 6.
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Obama's failure will only add to doubts
(Column ~ 10/07/09)
WASHINGTON -- There has been a growing narrative taking hold about Barack Obama's presidency in recent weeks: that he is loved by many, but feared by none; that he is full of lofty vision, but is actually achieving nothing with his grandiloquence...
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Dems recommend Bollinger to fill circuit clerk vacancy
(Local News ~ 10/07/09)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- The Bollinger County Democrat Club agreed Monday to recommend that Gov. Jay Nixon appoint Nick Bollinger of Marble Hill to fill the vacancy in the circuit clerk's office left by the resignation of Sharon Lutes. Bollinger, a self-employed bricklayer, has not held public office before, although he said he ran for collector in 1994, losing to current Ccollector Bob Anderson...
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MLB approves Cubs sale
(Professional Sports ~ 10/07/09)
CHICAGO (AP) -- Major League baseball owners on Tuesday unanimously approved the sale of the Chicago Cubs from the bankrupt Tribune Co. to the family of online brokerage billionaire and longtime fan Joe Ricketts. The vote was made during a conference call. Tom Ricketts, who has headed the sale for his family, could take day-to-day control of the Cubs by the end of the month...
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Homemade bomb damages Mo middle school
(State News ~ 10/07/09)
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. (AP) -- An investigation continues after someone threw a homemade bomb through a window at a suburban St. Louis middle school. It happened early Tuesday at Pattonville Heights Middle School in Maryland Heights. No one was hurt and the fire set off sprinklers that helped to keep it from spreading...
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State veterans Commission plans meeting Thursday
(Local News ~ 10/07/09)
The Missouri Veterans Commission will hold a town hall meeting to discuss veterans' concerns from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at American Legion Post 63, 2731 Thomas Drive, Cape Girardeau. Officials from the commission, veterans service organizations and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will be on hand to answer questions. Retired Marine Col. Jack Jackson will give a short presentation on veterans outreach...
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Southeast Missourian Player of the Week: Brooke Simpson
(High School Sports ~ 10/07/09)
Scott City's Brooke Simpson earned plenty of accolades in her high school volleyball career. She is an all-state performer who was named the 2008 Southeast Missourian Player of the Year. Now a senior, Simpson has stepped up her game as her team's schedule has taken a step up in difficulty...
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Sikeston man pleads guilty to making bomb threat to avoid court date
(Local News ~ 10/08/09)
A Sikeston, Mo., man pleaded guilty in federal court to making a false bomb threat over the summer in a Scott County courtroom. William C. Scott, 39, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to the charge before United States District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr...
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Commission awards contract for Route W work
(Local News ~ 10/08/09)
Improvements to Route W, one of the last area projects designated for funding with federal stimulus money, will likely begin in November and be completed by winter 2010. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded a $2.35 million contract Wednesday to Apex Paving Co. ...
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Striping, paving projects restrict lanes on area roads
(Local News ~ 10/08/09)
Kingshighway reduced for striping U.S. 61, also known as Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau, will be reduced to a single lane of traffic Tuesday while Missouri contract crews restripe the highway, the Missouri Department of Transportation announced. The striping will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon on a section of road from Silver Springs Road to Southern Expressway...
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Advance cancels special election after discovering it's not legal
(Local News ~ 10/08/09)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- A call from the Missouri Municipal League to the city of Advance has put a stop to the Nov. 3 special election for mayor after the league told the city a special election wouldn't be legal. "I take full responsibility for the mistake," said Advance city attorney Don Rhodes. "I learned in law school that you should never assume you know what the statute says, because it could have been amended. I should have checked it."...
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Honors program marks milestone during SEMO Homecoming events
(Local News ~ 10/08/09)
In a weekend full of reminiscing, dinners and activities, honors students and alumni will be marking a new phase of their program. During Southeast Missouri State University's Homecoming festivities, the university honors program will celebrate its new facilities. The program will move into a house previously occupied by university relations at 603 N. Henderson Ave...
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Cape County prosecutor to help law students try 153-year-old murder case
(Local News ~ 10/08/09)
Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney Morley Swingle has tried a lot of murder cases, sometimes in instances where the crime occurred decades ago. Trying a 153-year-old murder case, however, is a new one. On Oct. 15, at Missouri Theatre in Columbia, Mo., Swingle will be trying abolitionist John Brown for the 1856 murder of five pro-slavery settlers living along the banks of Pottawatomie Creek in Franklin County, Kansas...
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Kettle Beef & Fried Chicken Dinner
(Submitted Story ~ 10/08/09)
Wesley United Methodist Church of Fruitland, Mo will hold their Annual Kettle Beef & Fried Chicken Dinner Saturday, October 10th. Dinner will be served from 3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m in the church fellowship hall. A full menu of kettle beef, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, slaw, fresh baked break, desserts and drinks. Adults $8. Children $4. Children under 5 are free...
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Missouri launches campaign to increase lagging state park attendance
(Local News ~ 10/08/09)
Sitting on a park bench Wednesday afternoon, Ann Tolbert of Sikeston, Mo., looked across the waterfall at Bollinger Mill State Historic Site. "I love to just sit under the trees and look across this beautiful part of nature," Tolbert said. "And in this economy we're in, it's hard to beat the price, which is free."...
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Lost Possum at the River City Music Festival
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/08/09)
Lost Possum on stage friday sept 25, 2009
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With Merit: Grant Eudy
(Community ~ 10/08/09)
Over the next few weeks, the Southeast Missourian will introduce you to five local scholars. National Merit semifinalists scored big on the PSAT. Out of more than 1.5 million juniors who took the test in 2008, 16,000 were named semifinalists.
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Jackson rides early lead past Notre Dame in boys soccer action
(High School Sports ~ 10/08/09)
Brice Steger's goal in the first four minutes got the Jackson boys soccer team off to a strong start. Dylan Blaylock's bomb midway through the second half finished off host Notre Dame during the Indians' 2-0 win Wednesday night. "It was awesome," said senior Corey Baker of Jackson's second victory over Notre Dame this season. "We played good as a team and did what we needed to do...
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Carpenter, offense struggle in Cardinals' Game 1 loss
(Professional Sports ~ 10/08/09)
LOS ANGELES -- Randy Wolf and the Dodgers bullpen outpitched St. Louis ace Chris Carpenter, earning Los Angeles a 5-3 victory over the Cardinals on Wednesday night in an NL playoff opener full of missed chances for both teams. Pitching in the playoffs for the first time in his 11-year career, Wolf lasted 3 2/3 innings against Carpenter, who came in with a career 5-1 record and 2.53 ERA in the postseason...
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Miley talks tour, growing up and Twitter
(Community ~ 10/08/09)
It's good to be be Miley Cyrus these days. Her latest EP, "The Time of Our Lives," is near the top of the charts and her song "The Climb" has been No. 1 on Billboard's adult contemporary chart for weeks. It's just another example of the maturing career of the 16-year-old Miley. ...
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neXt up 10/8/09
(Community ~ 10/08/09)
What's happening this weekend
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Vanishing vaccine
(Editorial ~ 10/08/09)
Anyone keeping up with the latest news about flu vaccines might be somewhat bewildered. Near the end of September, the Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center had to cancel some clinics for the seasonal flu vaccine because its supplier said it was unable to fill requests for about half the vaccine that had been ordered. ...
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Speak Out 10/8/09
(Speak Out ~ 10/08/09)
Good principal; Fundraiser thanks; Noisy dogs; Better trash plan; Fair compensation; Two big messes; Smooth streets; A blessing
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Prayer 10/8/09
(Prayer ~ 10/08/09)
For brilliant mums that reflect your golden sunlight, we give thanks, O God. Amen.
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NASA to give the moon a one-two punch
(National News ~ 10/08/09)
WASHINGTON -- NASA will throw a one-two punch at the moon Friday, and the whole world will have ringside seats for the lunar dust-up. NASA will send a used-up spacecraft slamming into the moon's south pole to kick up a massive plume of lunar dirt and then scour it to see if there's any water or ice spraying up. The idea is to confirm the theory that water -- a key resource if people are going to go back to the moon -- is hidden below the barren moonscape...
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Police report 10/8/09
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/08/09)
Cape Girardeau: Arrests; Summons; Assault; Miscellaneous
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Viola Geiser
(Obituary ~ 10/08/09)
Viola Bernice Geiser, 94, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, at the Lutheran Home. She was born March 7, 1915, in Oran, Mo., daughter of Arthur Vernon and Clola Idel Ramsey Smith. She and August H. "Shorty" Geiser were married Aug. 30, 1935, at Jackson. He preceded her in death in December 1973...
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Gaylen Krause
(Obituary ~ 10/08/09)
L. Gaylen Krause, 69, of Broken Arrow, Okla., formerly of Villa Park, Ill., died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Oklahoma. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard, Ill. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Elm Lawn Cemetery in Elmhurst, Ill...
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Carolyn Lyles
(Obituary ~ 10/08/09)
ORAN, Mo. -- Carolyn Lyles, 71, formerly of Oran, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, at Texas Health Harris Methodist HEB in Bedford. Visitation will be after 4 p.m. Saturday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Oran. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the chapel...
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Evelyn Grebe
(Obituary ~ 10/08/09)
Evelyn Wunderlich Grebe, 96, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Eauilee Kelley
(Obituary ~ 10/08/09)
Eauilee Kelley, 80, of Red Bud, Ill., formerly of Scott City, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City is in charge of arrangements.
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Rayburn Russell
(Obituary ~ 10/08/09)
ANNA, Ill. -- Rayburn A. Russell, 92, of Anna died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, at Union County Hospital. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to service time today at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at the funeral home, with Bill Littrell officiating. Burial will be in Anna Cemetery...
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Emma Bright
(Obituary ~ 10/08/09)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Emma Ruth Bright, 71, of Cairo died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Massie Funeral Home in Mounds, Ill. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Missionary Baptist Church in Cairo, with James Draw and Darrly Cox officiating. Burial will be in Spencer Heights Memorial Park in Mounds...
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Births 10/8/09
(Births ~ 10/08/09)
Coots; Phillips; Martin; Owens; Overbey; Crane; Goodman; Burger; Anglin; Robert; Watson; Hollis; Nixon
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Marble Hill teen injured in rollover accident
(Local News ~ 10/08/09)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. - A 16-year-old Marble Hill female was left in serious condition after her 2002 Chevrolet overturned Tuesday morning.
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Hooked on Science: Dry water
(Community ~ 10/08/09)
Did you know dry water exists? Create your own by using two items from the kitchen. Materials Instructions STEP 1: Pour the water into the ice cube tray. STEP 2: Place the ice cube tray into the freezer. STEP 3: After several hours remove the ice cube tray from the freezer and observe dry water...
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SEMO student injured in bike collision
(Local News ~ 10/08/09)
A Southeast Missouri State University student was injured Wednesday morning when his dirt bike collided with a Honda Accord. According to Cpl. Adam Glueck of the Cape Girardeau Police Department, the accident occurred shortly before 6:30 a.m. ...
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Checkpoints briefly closed at Texas airport
(National News ~ 10/08/09)
HOUSTON -- Security checkpoints in three of five terminals at a Houston airport were closed for about 15 minutes after a passenger accidentally got on an escalator going down, then turned around and ran back up. Houston Airport System spokeswoman Marlene McClinton said the incident was reported Wednesday at George Bush Intercontinental Airport as a potential security breach. The passenger had been going down the escalator out of the secured area before running back up...
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NYC undercover stings expose 'gun show loophole'
(National News ~ 10/08/09)
NEW YORK -- Private unlicensed gun dealers were captured on video selling weapons to undercover investigators who admitted they couldn't pass background checks in a sting operation by Mayor Michael Bloomberg to highlight the "gun show loophole."...
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Banned from churches, sex offenders go to court
(National News ~ 10/08/09)
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Convicted sex offender James Nichols said he was trying to better himself by going to church. But the police who arrested him explained: The church is off-limits because it has a day care center. Now Nichols is challenging North Carolina's sex-offender laws in a case that pits the constitutional right to religious freedom against the state's goal of protecting the public from child molesters...
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'Whatever' so totally tops most annoying word poll
(National News ~ 10/08/09)
So, you know, it is what it is, but Americans are totally annoyed by the use of "whatever" in conversations. The popular slacker term of indifference was found "most annoying in conversation" by 47 percent of Americans surveyed in a Marist College poll released Wednesday...
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Pot legalization gains momentum in California
(National News ~ 10/08/09)
SAN FRANCISCO -- Marijuana advocates are gathering signatures to get as many as three pot-legalization measures on the ballot in 2010 in California, setting up what could be a groundbreaking clash with the federal government over U.S. drug policy...
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Thousands mob Detroit center in hopes of free cash
(National News ~ 10/08/09)
DETROIT -- Scuffles erupted as several thousand Detroit residents jockeyed, pushed and shoved Wednesday to get free money being offered to only 3,500 of the city's recently or soon to be homeless. Several received medical treatment for fainting or exhaustion while frantically trying to obtain the applications for federal housing assistance. The long lines and short tempers highlighted the frustration and desperation that Detroit residents feel struggling through an economic nightmare...
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Tourism group changes name and acronym
(National News ~ 10/08/09)
MADISON, Wis. -- A Wisconsin tourism lobbying group is changing its name after realizing its initials formed a crude acronym. The Wisconsin Tourism Federation group did a quiet rebranding in July, changing its name to the Tourism Federation of Wisconsin and updating its logo from WTF to TFW after websites and blogs began poking fun at it. It had no way of knowing 30 years ago that the letters would go on to take on a crude association...
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Kansas man wins lottery prize during embezzlement case
(National News ~ 10/08/09)
GIRARD, Kan. -- A former Kansas radio executive who admitted that he embezzled to support an addiction to scratch-off lottery tickets won a $96,000 lottery prize. Prosecutors say the prize money will go toward paying restitution to Paul W. Lyle's former employer, American Media Investments...
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Fla. university removes zombie response plan from website
(National News ~ 10/08/09)
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The University of Florida's response plans for a zombie apocalypse are no longer available for public consumption. UF spokesman Steve Orlando said Friday the university removed a link to a disaster recovery exercise, which detailed how the school could respond to an outbreak of the undead. The link was taken down Oct. 1...
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Beaten Ohio man is shot during self-defense lesson
(National News ~ 10/08/09)
GROVEPORT, Ohio -- An 80-year-old Ohio man is recovering from a week in which he was beaten during a home invasion and then shot while trying to learn about guns. Ralph Needs said he wouldn't want anyone to experience what he's been through. He was tied up and pistol-whipped when at least three intruders broke into his Columbus-area home Sept. 20. Needs' nose was broken and his pickup truck, a computer and credit cards were stolen...
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Floor caves in during Ohio 'ghost walk'
(National News ~ 10/08/09)
GERMANTOWN, Ohio -- Fire officials say a "ghost walk" tour had a scary ending in Ohio when the floor of a 164-year-old log cabin collapsed, injuring two people. Fire chief Dan Alldred said the first floor of the Toll House gave way as the local historical society was wrapping up Sunday evening's tour in Germantown, 13 miles southwest of Dayton...
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Mich. 'Robin Hood' banker gets year in prison for embezzlement
(National News ~ 10/08/09)
DETROIT -- A Michigan bank manager who insists she gave the $340,000 she stole over eight years to needy customers was sentenced Tuesday to a year and a day in prison by a judge who declared that her "Robin Hood days are long over." Patricia Keezer, 53, said the embezzling began in 2000, when she would give needy people $2,000 at a time for car repairs, mortgage payments and taxes. ...
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Powerful typhoon slams into Japan
(International News ~ 10/08/09)
TOKYO -- A powerful typhoon slammed into Japan early today, causing widespread damage and flooding as it swept across the country. One man died and several were reported injured from the storm. Typhoon Melor hit the country's main island early Thursday morning with strong winds. Heavy rains flooded roads and homes, toppled trees and power lines, and heavily damaged some buildings...
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Top court overturns Italian premier's immunity
(International News ~ 10/08/09)
ROME -- Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi vowed to stay on and "go forward" Wednesday after an Italian court struck down a law granting him immunity from prosecution and allowed trials for corruption and tax fraud to resume in Milan. There were immediate calls for his resignation...
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Big dino prints found in Jura mountains in France
(International News ~ 10/08/09)
PARIS -- Now that's one big foot. Paleontologists in eastern France have reported the discovery of some of the largest dinosaur footprints ever documented, measuring 4.6 feet to 4.9 feet in diameter. The site of the find, high in the Jura mountains, was once a literal sauropod stomping ground: So far, 20 prints scattered on a 25-acre site have been uncovered, paleontologist Jean-Michel Mazin of France's National Center of Scientific Research said Wednesday...
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Hundreds rally in Moscow in journalist's memory
(International News ~ 10/08/09)
MOSCOW -- Hundreds of people urged Russian authorities to find and punish the killers of journalists and human rights activists in Russia, rallying Wednesday to mark the third anniversary of the killing of Anna Politkovskaya. "The authorities are incapable of solving such crimes," said Mikhail Kasyanov, a former prime minister and now a leader of the opposition. "Even the most honest investigator cannot solve the crime because the government won't let him."...
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French culture minister under fire over book
(International News ~ 10/08/09)
PARIS -- Criticism is mounting against French Culture Minister Frederic Mitterrand over an autobiographical book in which he describes paying boys for sex in Thailand. The Socialist Party spokesman Wednesday joined the leader of the far right National Front party in questioning Mitterrand's fitness for his job...
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Iranian scientist disappearance creates mystery
(International News ~ 10/08/09)
TEHRAN, Iran -- The disappearance of an Iranian nuclear scientist on a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia in June is raising questions about whether he defected and gave the West information on Iran's nuclear program. Iran's foreign minister on Wednesday accused the United States of involvement in the disappearance of Shahram Amiri, who reportedly worked at a university linked to the elite Revolutionary Guard military corps...
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As its economy grows, so do China's garbage woes
(International News ~ 10/08/09)
ZHANGLIDONG, China -- Visitors can smell this village long before they see it. More than 100 dump trucks piled high with garbage line the narrow road leading to Zhanglidong, waiting to empty their loads in a landfill as big as 20 football fields...
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Senate approves new resolution apologizing to American Indians
(National News ~ 10/08/09)
WASHINGTON -- The Senate has approved a resolution apologizing to American Indians for years of "ill-conceived policies" and acts of violence by U.S. citizens. Lawmakers said the resolution, included in a defense spending bill approved late Tuesday, was a symbolic gesture meant to promote a renewed commitment to tribal communities...
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House-Senate panel offers plan for Gitmo detainees
(National News ~ 10/08/09)
WASHINGTON -- In a partial victory for President Obama's bid to close the U.S. prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, key congressional negotiators adopted a plan Wednesday to permit terror suspects held there to continue to be transferred into the United States to face trial...
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Health bill would cost $829 billion , cover 94 percent
(National News ~ 10/08/09)
WASHINGTON -- Health care legislation drafted by a key Senate committee would expand coverage to 94 percent of all eligible Americans at a 10-year cost of $829 billion, congressional budget experts said Wednesday, a preliminary estimate trumpeted by the White House and likely to power the measure past a major hurdle within days...
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The lawn guy
(Column ~ 10/08/09)
Oct. 8, 2009 Dear Leslie, Who hasn't survived a bad haircut? A few years ago I made a full recovery from my first-ever flattop, which actually was not a bad haircut but a bad idea on my part. Most bad haircuts are probably just bad ideas...
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Anheuser-Busch InBev sells theme parks for $2.3B
(National News ~ 10/08/09)
Anheuser-Busch InBev said Wednesday it will sell its theme parks, including the three SeaWorlds and two Busch Gardens across the country, to private equity firm Blackstone Group for at least $2.3 billion. The world's largest brewer, based in Belgium, has been shedding assets to help pay for the $52 billion takeover of St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch that formed the company last year...
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EU about to settle Microsoft browser case
(National News ~ 10/08/09)
REDMOND, Wash. -- Microsoft Corp., which has already shelled out $2.5 billion in antitrust fines in Europe, is on the brink of closing a chapter in its long-running battle with regulators there, just in time for another to begin. European regulators said Wednesday they were preparing to settle their investigation into the way Microsoft includes its market-leading Internet Explorer Web browser with the Windows operating system. ...
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AmerenUE customers benefit from utility's lower fuel costs
(State News ~ 10/08/09)
ST. LOUIS -- Missouri's electric customers of AmerenUE should look for a credit on their bills in the coming months. The utility said that starting in October, it will give credits to residential customers of roughly 40 cents a month. The adjustment is due to lower fuel costs...
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Researchers: Rain on newly found planet could be pebbles
(State News ~ 10/08/09)
ST. LOUIS -- The rain on the recently discovered planet of Corot-7b comes in the form of pebbles, not raindrops, researchers who studied its atmosphere have suggested. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis believe the planet's blazing heat would lead rock to vaporize. Instead of water clouds, they think "rock clouds" that might resemble a cloud of sand grains would form. They believe they would rain small pebbles into lakes of molten lava below...
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SEMO baseball coach ready for first alumni game
(College Sports ~ 10/08/09)
Southeast Missouri State baseball coach Mark Hogan said the trash talking has been underway for a while. "Guys are saying they're going to go deep," Hogan said. "I've already told people I'm going to strike them out." As he spoke, Hogan was laughing, which he considers appropriate because he expects Southeast baseball's inaugural alumni game to be plenty of fun...
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Pirates shut out Tigers in boys soccer action
(High School Sports ~ 10/08/09)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Perryville sophomore Bryce Weibrecht had two golden opportunities to score against visiting Central on Wednesday night. He buried them both, and his Pirates prevailed 2-0. "We really wanted to come out here and prove a point that we could play at their level," Weibrecht said. "Show them what we had."...
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High school roundup: Jackson, Central pull upsets in first round of district softball tourney
(High School Sports ~ 10/08/09)
A recap of all the local high school sports action from Wednesday that was reported to the Southeast Missourian.
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Blues attempt to build on Sweden success story
(Professional Sports ~ 10/08/09)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Blues' season-opening trip to Sweden had a lot more than sightseeing, highlighted by a pair of come-from-behind victories over the Detroit Red Wings. They'll try to build on that success stateside amid the pomp of the home opener tonight against the Atlanta Thrashers. In a postgame ceremony, the Blues will unveil a statue in the likeness of Hall of Fame defenseman Al MacInnis outside the Scottrade Center...
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Yankees rally past Twins in playoff opener
(Professional Sports ~ 10/08/09)
NEW YORK -- Derek Jeter got a big hit, just as he did in Octobers past at the famed ballpark across the street. CC Sabathia joined in the postseason fun. Even Alex Rodriguez broke out of his playoff rut. It was like old times in the first postseason game at the new Yankee Stadium, with New York beating the Minnesota Twins 7-2 on Wednesday in the opener of their AL playoff series...
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Both tackles could be back for Rams
(Professional Sports ~ 10/08/09)
ST. LOUIS -- The winless St. Louis Rams played without both starting offensive tackles in the second half of last weekend's 35-0 loss at San Francisco. Both could be back, although it might be a stretch for quarterback Marc Bulger to get ready in time for Sunday's home game against the Vikings...
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Midweek televised game beckons Tigers, Huskers
(Professional Sports ~ 10/08/09)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- No one in the country has scored less than whoever is playing Nebraska in a given week. No one has cared less, it seems, than Cornhuskers coach Bo Pelini. That's probably because No. 21 Nebraska (3-1) has shut down three Sun Belt teams and Virginia Tech's inconsistent attack, holding them all to a total of 28 points through four games...
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Rockies thrown by Phillies' Lee, winds
(Professional Sports ~ 10/08/09)
PHILADELPHIA -- Dexter Fowler saw Jayson Werth's deep shot to center and considered the ball gone. Then the Colorado center fielder thought he could make the catch on the warning track. Fowler was wrong on both counts. "I saw everybody else running, and I was like, 'Oh, I missed it,'" Fowler said...
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Poll: Third of parents oppose swine flu vaccine
(National News ~ 10/08/09)
ATLANTA -- As the first wave of swine flu vaccine crosses the country, more than a third of parents don't want their children vaccinated, according to an Associated Press-GfK poll. Some parents say they are concerned about side effects from the new vaccine -- even though nothing serious has turned up in tests so far -- while others say swine flu doesn't amount to any greater health threat than seasonal flu...
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Out of the past 10/8/09
(Out of the Past ~ 10/08/09)
25 years ago: Oct. 8, 1984 The old Jackson post office building on Main Street has been sold to the Jackson Chamber of Commerce, which will remodel the building for use as chamber offices and the Jackson license bureau. Robert Hagedorn, who owns and operates Clothes Encounters, a fashion shop at 19 N. ...
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Many retailers report September sales declines
(National News ~ 10/08/09)
NEW YORK -- Early September reports from retailers show sales are still falling for many amid worries about jobs and tight credit, but many of the results came in better than expected. As stores announced their results Thursday, teen retailer Wet Seal Inc. and Macy's Inc. reported smaller-than-expected declines in sales at stores opened at least a year. The measure is considered a key indicator of a retailer's health...
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PepsiCo third quarter profit climbs on cost cuts; sales fall
(National News ~ 10/08/09)
PURCHASE, N.Y. -- Soft drinks and snack maker PepsiCo Inc. said today that its fiscal third-quarter profit rose 9 percent, in part on cost-control efforts, even as revenue dropped on weak beverage sales. The maker of Pepsi cola and Frito-Lay snacks earned $1.72 billion, or $1.09 per share, in the three months ended Sept. 5. That's up from the $1.58 billion, or 99 cents per share, a year ago...
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Study: global prescription drug sales growth slows
(National News ~ 10/08/09)
TRENTON, N.J. -- Growth of prescription drug revenue worldwide will likely dip to between 4 percent and 6 percent next year -- the lowest rate in at least a decade, according to a forecast to be released Thursday. IMS Health, which tracks sales of prescription drugs in 220 countries, cited increased sales of generic drugs, the global recession and other factors...
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N.D. woman's 7-foot-long dog could be record holder
(National News ~ 10/08/09)
CASSELTON, N.D. -- Boomer may be a buster: Measuring 3 feet tall at the shoulders and 7 feet long from nose to destructive wagging tail, his owner thinks she may have the world's tallest living dog. Caryn Weber says her 3-year-old Landseer Newfoundland keeps all four paws on the floor when he drinks from the kitchen faucet in her family's farm house in eastern North Dakota...
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Area digest 10/8/09
(Community Sports ~ 10/08/09)
Holloway team wins golf scramble The team of Keith Holloway, Jack Pettet, Jim Childress and Chris Duch shot a 56 to win the afternoon championship flight of the Notre Dame fall scramble at Dalhousie Golf Club. The morning winners were the team of Randy Buerck, Tim Buerck, Dan Buerck and Cliff Hardt with a 58...
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Southeast regents to consider demolition of Washington School for parking
(Local News ~ 10/08/09)
After a summer of demolition and paving along Broadway, Southeast Missouri State University will consider tearing down another building to create space for parking. The board of regents will meet Thursday to decide whether to demolish Washington School to build parking for the Autism Diagnosis and Treatment Center...
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Southeast Missouri programs receive grants from the Missouri Foundation for Health
(Local News ~ 10/08/09)
A Perryville, Mo., fitness program, antismoking programs at Saint Francis Medical Center and services to victims of sexual abuse won support from the Missouri Foundation for Health. The foundation announced a package of four grants totaling almost $700,000 Tuesday that included $551,876 for Southeast Missouri...
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Parking restricted during Southeast Missouri State University Homecoming parade
(Local News ~ 10/09/09)
Parking near Southeast Missouri State University will be restricted during Saturday's homecoming parade, according to a news released from the Cape Girardeau Police Department. From 2 a.m. until immediately after the parade, parking will be prohibited on Broadway from North West End Boulevard to Main Street, Main Street from Park Drive to William Street, and on North West End Boulevard from Broadway to Parkview Drive, the east side of Perry Avenue form Broadway to Parkview Drive, both sides of Bellevue Street in front of Houck Stadium, and on both sides of Houck Place. ...
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Fire ants found near Kennett
(Local News ~ 10/09/09)
KENNETT, Mo. -- The red imported fire ant, an aggressive stinging and biting nuisance that can also cause economic hardship, has made its way into Missouri. A colony of the ants was discovered late last month in the yard of a home on the edge of the Southeast Missouri town of Kennett. ...
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Cape Girardeau County burglar says he's 'haunted' by last crime
(Local News ~ 10/09/09)
When Mark P. Lowery thinks about the 157 burglaries he says he's committed in Cape Girardeau County, one haunts him above all the rest. The burglary of a Jackson residence April 10 was not just the crime that eventually led to Lowery's capture; it was also the only time in Lowery's lengthy criminal career he'd had a confrontation with a homeowner while burglarizing a house...
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Jackson City Park creek
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/09/09)
This is the creek running through Jackson City Park this morning after the water had receded.
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Creek runneth over
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/09/09)
This was what was left at the bridge behind Bait & Tackle in Jackson on Hwy. 61 this morning.
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Walking bridge
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/09/09)
This is the bridge that walks over the creek in the Jackson City Park.
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CONCERT BY FRENCH CREOLE MUSICIAN DENNIS STROUGHMATT TO BE HELD AT THE RED HOUSE OCTOBER 18 FROM 3-5PM
(Submitted Story ~ 10/09/09)
Dennis Stroughmatt and his French Creole music and culture from old upper Louisiana will be featured at the Red House Interpretive Center during a Wine and Cheese Fundraiser to be held on Sunday October 18 from 3-5p.m. Admission to the outdoor concert will be $10 per person. Tickets may be purchased at the Red House, CVB or the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department...
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Areas of Southeast Missouri receive between two and five inches of rain
(Local News ~ 10/09/09)
Storms and showers have dumped anywhere from 2 to 5 inches of rain across Southeast Missouri since Thursday morning, according to measurements taken by National Weather Service cooperative observers and radar rainfall estimates. The hardest rainfall in Southeast Missouri fell in Bollinger, northern Cape Girardeau and Perry counties, said National Weather Service meteorologist Christine Wielgos...
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Southeast Missouri State University regents agree to demolition of Washington School
(Local News ~ 10/09/09)
The maple and oak trees will stay but the building that was once Washington School must come down, the Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents decided Thursday morning.
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Scott County considers changing size, shape of county road signs
(Local News ~ 10/09/09)
BENTON, Mo. -- Scott County motorists will soon see a change in some road signs. During Thursday's commission meeting, Joel Evans, county developer and emergency management manager, updated officials on information he's found since he brought up the notion of using larger, easier-to-read signs a few weeks ago. He suggested using hexagon-shaped signs, like older versions...
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Expansion of Cape sports program to seventh grade providing motivational boost
(Local News ~ 10/09/09)
After an enthusiastic introduction from junior high school athletic director Terry Kitchen, two seventh-grade football players approached the podium at a recent Cape Girardeau School Board meeting. At the same podium where parents dispute school policies, staff members defend positions and administrators recognize student achievements, the young athletes thanked the board for approving a plan in January to expand competitive sports to seventh grade...
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Jackson football 0-7 for the first time ever
(High School Sports ~ 10/09/09)
Poplar Bluff defeated the Indians 25-6 on Friday night at Jackson.
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Works by young Chinese art students on display in Cape Girardeau
(Entertainment ~ 10/09/09)
Creativity knows no bounds. Children around the world paint, draw, sketch and create works of art that are indicative of their culture and family history. During October, artwork created by children from the Guiyang Stars Children's Art School, in the Guizhou province in China, will be on display in Cape Girardeau...
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High school roundup: Leopold volleyball comes back in 3rd game to beat Jackson
(High School Sports ~ 10/09/09)
A recap of the local high school action Thursday that was reported to the Southeast Missourian.
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Nebraska beats Missouri 27-12
(College Sports ~ 10/09/09)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Zac Lee threw a 56-yard touchdown pass to Niles Paul, and Ndamukong Suh and Dejon Gomes intercepted passes to set up two more fourth-quarter scores in No. 21 Nebraska's 27-12 victory over No. 24 Missouri on Thursday night. Lee completed 14 of 33 passes for 158 yards and three TDs to help Nebraska ((4-1, 1-0 Big 12) overcome a 12-0 deficit in cold and rainy conditions...
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St. Vincent's defense delivers in victory
(High School Sports ~ 10/09/09)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- St. Vincent's defense held stout against Grandview's spread offense in the Indians' 37-0 victory Friday. St. Vincent held the Eagles to 94 yards of offense in the win. The Indians' defense got in on the scoring, with C.J. Pavlovsky returning an interception for a score. St. Vincent also recorded a safety on a punt snap through the back of the end zone...
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Cape Central football's upset bid slips away in second half
(High School Sports ~ 10/09/09)
Key turnovers early in the second half cost the Tigers in a 41-26 loss on Friday night at Seckman.
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Texas rockers Justin Ross Band bring hybrid sound to Cape Girardeau for two shows
(Entertainment ~ 10/09/09)
What do the members of the Justin Ross Band from Fort Worth, Texas, do when they aren't practicing or brewing their own beer? They hit the road to perform across the nation. Back in Cape Girardeau for the second time this year, the band is performing Saturday at Breakaway's with the Tone Def All-Stars and Sunday at Buckner Brewing Co. for a solo show...
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We are so cultured
(Column ~ 10/09/09)
Who would've thought that in one week a person living in or around Cape Girardeau could enjoy an opera, a symphony orchestra and a Ukrainian dance company? The cultured, the curious and the classes who need extra credit can see the opening concert of the Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Bedell Performance Hall...
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Opera Bites: 'Tosca' takes audience on tour of Roman locations
(Entertainment ~ 10/09/09)
Barb Herbert previews the latest "Met Live in HD" production.
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Author's corner: "Momma, Don't Ya Want Me to Learn Nothin'?" by Eugene M. Munger Jr.
(Entertainment ~ 10/09/09)
In his first novel, Eugene M. Munger Jr. delves into his own life and experiences growing up in Southeast Missouri. "Momma, Don't Ya Want Me to Learn Nothin?" (Center for Regional History, $25; $17) tells Munger's life in short stories from his first day of school and early years to college at the University of Missouri, Columbia to his most recent Central High class reunion in Arena Park in 2008. ...
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Oktoberfest celebrates Cape Girardeau's German roots, benefits University Players theater group
(Entertainment ~ 10/09/09)
In 1870, Col. George C. Thilenius scooped the first shovel of dirt at his lot at Longview, near his full-production winery. This site was to become his home, modeled after a home his sister and her husband had built in St. Louis several years before...
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Retailers see sales begin to recover in September
(National News ~ 10/09/09)
NEW YORK -- The nation's stores saw their first sales gain in 14 months in September, a sign of life from shoppers that fuels some hope for the holiday shopping season. A late Labor Day and delayed school openings helped boost back-to-school sales in September. And stores' figures are looking better as they are compared with last September when spending plummeted amid the ballooning financial meltdown...
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Monsanto a focus of U.S. antitrust investigation
(National News ~ 10/09/09)
ST. LOUIS -- Monsanto Co. says the Justice Department is investigating whether it violated antitrust rules in trying to expand its dominance of the market for genetically engineered crops. The department's investigation of Monsanto is part of a previously announced inquiry into consolidation in the seed industry. It focuses on the company's licensing agreements with seed companies...
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Senate Democrats reach deal on extending benefits
(National News ~ 10/09/09)
WASHINGTON -- Senate Democrats said Thursday they have reached a deal to extend unemployment insurance benefits to the nearly 2 million jobless workers across the country who are in danger of running out of assistance by the end of the year. The agreement would give an additional 14 weeks of benefits to jobless workers in all 50 states. Workers in states with an unemployment rate at 8.5 percent or above would receive six weeks on top of that...
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Steeple restored
(Editorial ~ 10/09/09)
Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg, Mo., one of the oldest Lutheran parishes in Missouri, lost its steeple in a storm last May. That steeple had weathered the wind since the 1850s. Parishioners immediately began making plans to restore the steeple. Their efforts were rewarded last week when crews used tall cranes to hoist the newly reinforced steeple back to where it belong...
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Skeptics use distortion, lies
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/09/09)
In his recent column, George Will continues to push the skeptic lie that the 2007 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Fourth Assessment Report regarding climate change and the contribution of human activities is not supported by a scientific consensus. With that in mind, I'd like to ask Will and the skeptics several questions about what they demand before they would accept that there is a scientific consensus:1. What percentage of climatologists have to agree with the IPCC conclusions?...
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Fundraiser Sunday for Players
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/09/09)
I am proud to host Oktoberfest 2009 for the benefit of the University Players from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at my residence, 100 Longview Place. Do you attend the productions at the River Campus? Did you see "Little Shop of Horrors"? It displayed fantastic talent all around...
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Speak Out 10/9/09
(Speak Out ~ 10/09/09)
Finding happiness; Beautiful bees; 40/60 rule; Using math; Great facilities; Bothersome light; Funny funnies; God's Word; Thanks to military; Learning to spell; Little influence; Trash trumps; Smooth streets
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October moves
(Column ~ 10/09/09)
My wife and I -- and our sons when they lived at home -- have moved more times than we like to count. But some of the moves we've made hold great memories. October historically has been moving month for the Sullivans. In October 1997 we moved into the house we currently occupy...
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Prayer 10/9/09
(Prayer ~ 10/09/09)
For new lives and the promises they hold, we give thanks, O God. Amen.
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SEMO Homecoming
(Editorial ~ 10/09/09)
Southeast Missouri State University's Homecoming is Saturday with a full day of scheduled events. One of the highlights will be the parade on Broadway starting at 9:30 a.m. and featuring eight bands and 130 floats. This year's theme is "Get in the Game." Student crews started painting shop windows along the parade route this week. The Homecoming football game against Austin Peay is set for 1 p.m. at Houck Stadium...
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Police report 10/9/09
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/09/09)
Cape Girardeau: Arrests; Summonses; Thefts; Property damage; Jackson: Thefts; Burglary; Miscellaneous
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Fire report 10/9/09
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/09/09)
Cape Girardeau Firefighters responded to the following call Wednesday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Thursday: Jackson Firefighters responded to the following calls Wednesday: Firefighters responded to the following call Thursday:...
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Evelyn Grebe
(Obituary ~ 10/09/09)
Evelyn K. Wunderlich Grebe, 96, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. She was born Nov. 17, 1912, in Emporia, Kan., to Robert and Gertrude Steadman Torrence. She and Hugo P. Wunderlich were married Aug. 18, 1929, at Altenburg, Mo. He preceded her in death in 1969. She then married Arno Grebe July 9, 1972, and he preceded her in death in 1980...
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Betty Wood
(Obituary ~ 10/09/09)
Betty Jean Wood, 85, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, at Saint Francis Medical Center. She was born Jan. 27, 1924, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Theodore and Edith Phillips Bock. She and Norman W. Wood were married Sept. 7, 1946, in Cape Girardeau...
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Pat Eschenbrenner
(Obituary ~ 10/09/09)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Pat. A. Eschenbrenner, 60, of Perryville died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, at her home. She was born April 12, 1949, daughter of the late Howard William and Mary Ann Henneke Geile. She was married Jan. 10, 1970, to Henry David Eschenbrenner...
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Eauilee Kelley
(Obituary ~ 10/09/09)
Eauilee Kelley, 80, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, at Red Bud Regional Hospital in Red Bud, Ill. She last resided at Cambridge House in O'Fallon, Ill. She was born April 25, 1929, in Illmo. Kelley was preceded in death by her parents, Archie and Emma Sturm; her husband, Willis "Woody" Kelley; a son, Michael; and many brothers and sisters...
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Marie Huckstep
(Obituary ~ 10/09/09)
Jannie "Marie" Huckstep, 97, formerly of Jackson, passed away Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born Oct. 27, 1911, near Sedgewickville, Mo., daughter of John Calvin and Frona Looney Pulliam. She and William Huckstep were married Sept. 6, 1941, in Jackson. He passed away Jan. 8, 1978...
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