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Optimist Clubs receive Christmas tree shipment
(Local News ~ 11/22/09)
Hundreds of Christmas trees were unloaded Saturday at the Cape Girardeau and Jackson Optimist Club lots, continuing a holiday tradition that started more than 50 years ago. The Cape Girardeau club received 225 trees were unloaded at the Cape Girardeau lot. Jackson received 250 trees...
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A change of focus: Because of high demand, GED programs seeking more commitment from students
(Local News ~ 11/22/09)
About a year ago, the Cape Girardeau School District was flooded with students seeking training for high school equivalency and college entrance exams. "The first time you get that onslaught, you simply don't know what to do with it," said Becky Atwood, coordinator of adult education and literacy for the district...
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This is Oreo
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/22/09)
Oreo came to live with us when I rescued her from an abusive family. God blessed her with a total of six extra toes. Two on each one of her front paws and one on each one of her back paws.
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The Joy of Christmas Concert
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/22/09)
Father Patrick Ike Nwokoye and Sarah Orlovsky sing beautifully together during The Joy of Christmas concert last year at Old St. Vincents Catholic Church.
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Shayden Williams six point buck
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/22/09)
Shayden hunting in Fruitland killed this six point buck opening weekend of gun season.
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Movie Trivia - Indeed.
(Submitted Story ~ 11/22/09)
This weeks movie trivia question is: Who first played Zorro in the 1920 silent version of "The Mask of Zorro"? The 'correct' question should be: Who first played Zorro in the 1920 silent version of "The Mark of Zorro"? For those that don't know this, please see www.google.com for more information. Come on editors, you should do research before posting questions...
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Locks of Love
(Submitted Story ~ 11/22/09)
Recently, my wife Nikki and eleven year old daughter Makenzie made hair donations to Locks of Love (www.locksoflove.org). Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis...
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My daughter after the craft fair.
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/22/09)
My daughter enjoyed the craft fairs. This was the very first time she has ever experienced anything like this.
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Kacie Takes Madison For A Walk
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/22/09)
We've all heard of taking the dog for a walk, but this photo puts a twist on the phrase. Kacie, our golden retriever decided she would help out by trying to take Madison for a walk.
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My baby girls, Olly and Kodi
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/22/09)
These girls are two of a kind! The sweetest cats you'll ever meet!
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Reception held to mark East Cape mayor's 32 years in office
(Local News ~ 11/22/09)
EAST CAPE GIRARDEAU, Ill. -- Joe Aden's neighbors think he's been doing such a good job as mayor the past 32 years they declared Saturday to be Joe Aden Day. The town of East Cape Girardeau held a reception for Aden Saturday night in the Pearce Community Building with well-wishers, friends and people he's worked with in state government while getting funding for the city...
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Weekend craft fairs a boon to area holiday shoppers
(Local News ~ 11/22/09)
For a fee of a few dollars, area residents were ushered into a shopping wonderland where quality homemade craft items were easy to find. Variety was no problem and gift ideas were plentiful amid the several craft shows held in Cape Girardeau this weekend...
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Notre Dame soccer team earns share of third
(High School Sports ~ 11/22/09)
FENTON, Mo. -- With 1 minute, 34 seconds left on the clock and his team trailing 2-1 in the Class 2 third-place game, Jake Pewitt had time for one last dramatic goal. The senior had helped send his team to the state final four at the Anheuser-Busch Center by scoring a goal with less than five minutes remaining in the Bulldogs' quarterfinal win...
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Thompson - Hoey
(Wedding ~ 11/22/09)
Kristin Kay Thompson and Christopher Dennis Hoey Jr. were married July 18, 2009, in an outdoor setting at Deerfield Lodge. Daniel Taylor performed the ceremony. Music was by Trio Girardeaux. The bride is the daughter of Brenda Stone of Scott City and Keith and Christal Thompson of Chester, Ill. The groom is the son of Christopher and Trudy Hoey of St. Louis...
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McElreath - Johnston
(Engagement ~ 11/22/09)
James and Charlene McElreath of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Paula McElreath, to Todd Johnston, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Tom and Kay Johnston of Jackson. McElreath is a 2003 graduate of Central High School. She received a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2007, and expects to receive a master's degree in counseling from Webster University in March 2010...
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Brown - Wire
(Engagement ~ 11/22/09)
Dan and Roberta Brown of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Chelsea Brown, to Philip Wire, both of Edwardsville, Ill. He is the son of James and Kathy Wire of St. Louis. Brown is a 2004 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor's degree in psychology from Truman State University in 2008, and is a master's candidate in art therapy counseling at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...
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School menus
(Menus ~ 11/22/09)
MONDAY--Hot dog or ham & cheese on bun, mac & cheese, pears. TUESDAY--Cheeseburger or turkey & cheese on bun, potato tots, peaches. WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY--No classes. MONDAY--Chicken nuggets, scalloped potatoes, tossed salad, pears. TUESDAY--Turkey & noodles, green beans, cranberry sauce, garlic cheese biscuit, pumpkin cake...
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Help children through Toybox
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/22/09)
As we enter into another holiday season, the Jaycees are busy preparing for the 2009 Toybox project. For many years, we have been collecting and distributing toys to children in the area. Delivering to families in need is such a tremendous experience, seeing smiles across the faces of little ones and sighs of relief from the parents. Knowing that we can make a difference and keep Christmas in the homes of our families in need is a great feeling as we celebrate the holidays in our own homes...
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Update on Herzog Stadium
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/22/09)
Just an update on the Whitey Herzog Stadium in Jackson. We are in the final stage of construction, which will be completed by March. I would like to thank Whitey ($70,000), the Optimist Club of Jackson ($25,000), the Noon Optimist Club of Jackson ($25,000) and the many people who realize this is a big asset to the youths of Jackson and the surrounding area. ...
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Cape's candidates
(Editorial ~ 11/22/09)
Ten candidates are seeking election in next year's Cape Girardeau municipal elections. Voters will choose a mayor and three members of the city council. The candidates: Matt Hopkins, Walter White and Harry Rediger for mayor; John Voss and Teresa Robinson for Ward 1 councilmember; Don Howard, Meg Davis, Stafford Moore and Jim Blakemore for Ward 2 councilmember; and Kathy Swan for Ward 6 councilmember...
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Speak Out 11/22/09
(Speak Out ~ 11/22/09)
*** Rendering justice; *** Mark the lanes; *** Collecting rent; *** Public smoking; *** Young beggars; *** Road permits
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Medicare Rx: A season for health and wealth
(Column ~ 11/22/09)
By Grace-Marie Turner From now through the end of the year, seniors have a chance to enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan, and those who already are enrolled can switch plans. With Congress debating many changes to the Medicare program, seniors should try to get the most out of this year's open-enrollment period...
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Prayer 11/22/09
(Prayer ~ 11/22/09)
For those who die at the hands of the misguided, we pray to you, O God. Amen.
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And just like that, the leaves are down
(Column ~ 11/22/09)
At first glance this might appear to be a picture of exotic ocean coral. But the identifying factor placing this scene in a Southeast Missouri woods is the fallen white oak leaf. The colorful swirling shapes are a type of woody fungus that grows naturally on fallen logs or dead limbs. This fungus is, in my opinion, the most beautiful of several types of wild fungi called shelf fungus that grow naturally in Southeast Missouri...
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One frugal bride reveals her secret: the Internet
(Community ~ 11/22/09)
by NEDRA PICKLER The Associated Press WASHINGTON -- My husband's wedding vows included sweet devotions of love, but also showed his appreciation for the practical side of making a life with me. "I love you," Eric said, "because you are frugal."...
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How many at the rehearsal dinner? That depends...
(Community ~ 11/22/09)
Planning the rehearsal dinner once seemed simple enough. The wedding party walked through the ceremony the evening before the official event, then headed to a nice restaurant for a cozy dinner including participants, their significant others, parents, grandparents and, often, close friends and relatives who came in from out of town...
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Throw a wedding without throwing away your savings
(Community ~ 11/22/09)
Your wedding is a big day -- but is it worth going into big debt? Statistics from The Wedding Report, an industry market research firm, indicate that wedding costs peaked at over $28,000 in 2007, but fell to around $19,000 in the first quarter of 2009, then to $16,000 in the second quarter...
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Crafts for kids
(Community ~ 11/22/09)
For many families Thanksgiving means visiting relatives and lots of extra children underfoot. Holly Hotop, director of the University Child Enrichment Center in Cape Girardeau, said there are many fun activities that get children engaged and keep them from asking, "When is dinner going to be ready?"...
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Thistle burrs, DVDs and submarines
(Community ~ 11/22/09)
I read recently about a species of Mantis shrimp found off the coast of Australia that can see in 12 colors. The article, found at www.aquaticcommunity.com/news, explains how the complex vision system of the shrimp is contributing to the development of better DVD players and other technology...
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Giving thanks doesn't come once a year
(Community ~ 11/22/09)
Thanksgiving this year is going to be hard for lots of people. So many are either unemployed or underemployed. For some, economics have no role in thankfulness. This could be their first Thanksgiving alone. Instead of gathering around the picturesque, Norman Rockwell-style table overflowing with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and pies, their Thanksgiving meal is going to be a microwave turkey TV dinner. ...
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Recognizing what you can be thankful for
(Community ~ 11/22/09)
A woman made a statement to her mother recently that made me ponder the little things that make one happy if one recognizes what's there. The woman, Carrie, loved popping popcorn for herself and her two children the old-fashioned way. She preferred to pop it in a saucepan. ...
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Pet of the week
(Community ~ 11/22/09)
Pet name: Miss Sniff Owner: Laura Holmburg FAVORITE ACTIVITY: Playing with her fish toy. ...
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Lutheran Family and Children's Services holds Holiday Home Tour
(Community ~ 11/22/09)
If you're looking for some holiday decorating ideas or just like to admire the talent and artistry of others during the Christmas season, the Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri will again hold its one-day Holiday Home Tour.
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Thanksgiving scavenger hunt
(Community ~ 11/22/09)
Thanksgiving activities Scavenger hunt Give your young visitors a list and send them on this Thanksgiving scavenger hunt to find: ONLINE RESOURCES Download activities and coloring sheets at these websites: Other activities With paper and crayons and cars: draw roads and cities then drive the cars on them...
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World War II bomber pilot discusses his time in service
(Community ~ 11/22/09)
By Noreen Hylsop Dexter Daily Statesman Heroes walk among us every day, and in Dexter one walks especially tall. At 6 feet, 2 inches, George Cates casts an impressive shadow across his rural Dudley fields. The gentle giant is much more comfortable talking about this year's pumpkin and apple crop than he is discussing his role as a bomber pilot in World War II...
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Saxony student earns rank of Eagle Scout
(Community ~ 11/22/09)
Zachary Vogel, a freshman at Saxony Lutheran High School, recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Vogel is a member of Troop 8, sponsored the Trinity Lutheran Men's Club of Cape Girardeau. Vogel is the son of Mark and Magdalene Vogel of Jackson. His Eagle project was constructing three picnic tables for St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau...
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Make new memories with Christmas in the Foothills
(Community ~ 11/22/09)
Many families and businesses have taken advantage of the recent warm fall weather to put up their Christmas decorations. Christmas in the Foothills is also gearing up to create a community-wide Christmas celebration. Hot chocolate, Christmas cookies and decorated trees will highlight the Christmas in the Foothills event in Twin City Park Saturday. ...
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Tortoiseshell cat, Lab mix up for adoption
(Community ~ 11/22/09)
Autumn is a sweet 7-year-old tortoiseshell cat. She loves people. Autumn is spayed and up-to-date on shots. For more information, contact Safe Harbor at 243-9823...
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FYI 11/22/09
(Community ~ 11/22/09)
The Salvation Army serves Thanksgiving dinner every year to people who need it. This year, dinner will be at noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Salvation Army. The organization still needs the following items: aluminum foil and pans, paper towels and plastic cutlery, plates with dividers, carry-out containers, cups, bowls, small plates, plastic wrap, instant mashed potato mix, hams, gravy mix, brown/serve rolls, coffee, tea, sweet potatoes or yams. Donations can be dropped of at the Salvation Army...
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Iran to hold war games to protect nuclear sites from Israeli attack
(International News ~ 11/22/09)
TEHRAN, Iran -- Iran will begin large-scale air defense war games today aimed at protecting its nuclear facilities from possible attack, a senior military commander said Saturday, reflecting the country's concern that Israel could make good on threats to strike militarily...
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Restored machine to explore mysteries of the Big Bang
(International News ~ 11/22/09)
GENEVA -- Scientists are preparing the world's largest atom smasher to explore the depths of matter after restarting the $10 billion machine following more than a year of repairs. When the machine is fully operational, its magnets will control the beams of protons and send them in opposite directions through two parallel tubes the size of fire hoses...
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Health care reform bill clears Senate hurdle for opening debate
(National News ~ 11/22/09)
WASHINGTON -- Democrats united Saturday night to push historic health care legislation past a key Senate hurdle over the opposition of Republicans. The 60-39 vote cleared the way for a full-scale debate beginning after Thanksgiving on the legislation, which is designed to extend coverage to roughly 31 million who lack it, crack down on insurance company practices that deny or dilute benefits and curtail the growth of spending on medical care nationally...
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More in U.S. expected to travel for Thanksgiving
(National News ~ 11/22/09)
WASHINGTON -- The number of Americans traveling away from home for Thanksgiving will be up only slightly this year from 2008, according to a report from the AAA auto club. The group, which surveyed 1,350 households, said there will be about 33.2 million people traveling by car this year -- a 2.1 percent increase from last year...
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Fire report 11/22/09
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/22/09)
Cape Girardeau Firefighters responded to the following calls on Thursday: Firefighters responded to the following calls on Friday: Firefighters responded to the following calls on Saturday: Jackson Firefighters responded to the following call on Thursday:...
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Births 11/22/09
(Births ~ 11/22/09)
*** Glastetter; *** Mulcahy; *** Johnson; *** Spinks; *** Dirnberger; *** Martin; *** Hennemann; *** Lee; *** Morriss
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Out of the past 11/22/09
(Out of the Past ~ 11/22/09)
There are plenty of volunteers on hand at the Salvation Army to assist with a community Thanksgiving Day dinner; Capt. Ralph E. Ashcraft, commanding officer of the Army, says around 232 meals are served. First Presbyterian Church is offering a reward of $500 for the return of a needlework banner that was stolen from a car two weeks ago; the seven-foot banner, which commemorates the church's 150th anniversary, was made by women of the church over a period of more than a year...
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Episcopal convention delegates review missionary progress
(Local News ~ 11/22/09)
Delegates at the 170th convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri learned on Friday afternoon that one of the mission churches in Lake St. Louis had become a parish. About 75 members of the Church of the Transfiguration were on hand to provide a presentation of the mission's history and the work it took to become a parish...
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Inserts will keep Southeast Missourian employees busy
(Local News ~ 11/22/09)
The holiday shopping season unofficially kicks off Thursday and advertising circulars inserted in newspapers like the Southeast Missourian will serve as a guide for shoppers seeking that blockbuster deal. Wednesday evening 36 people will work alongside the regular crew of 12 for nearly three hours at the Southeast Missourian's production facility in Cape Girardeau, placing 409,426 circulars in newspapers delivered the following day to Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois communities. ...
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Police report 11/22/09
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/22/09)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department reported the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests The Jackson Police Department reported the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt...
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Good Deed of the Week 11/22/09
(Community ~ 11/22/09)
Ellen has volunteered at Southeast Missouri Hospital for three years and is willing to take on any new challenge. She currently volunteers in surgery waiting room, pre-surgery, the medical office building and the front lobby. When asked why she enjoys volunteering, she said neurosurgeon Dr. ...
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Cape police seek inmate who walked out on work release
(Local News ~ 11/22/09)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department is searching for an inmate who walked away from the city's recycling center on Southern Expressway while on work release Friday. Bryan K. Reid, 27, was working with three other inmates helping city workers collect and sort recyclables, said Sgt. ...
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Ruth Jauch
(Obituary ~ 11/22/09)
*** Ruth Jauch Ruth Mae Jauch, 94, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Fountainbleau Lodge in Cape Girardeau. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Albert Stone
(Obituary ~ 11/22/09)
*** Albert Stone CAIRO, Ill. — Albert L. "Pee-Wee" Stone, Jr., 57, of Cairo died Friday Nov. 20, 2009, at Daystar Care Center in Cairo. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Barkett Funeral Home of Cairo.
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Hazel Luebbers
(Obituary ~ 11/22/09)
*** Hazel Luebbers Hazel Luebbers, 94, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home.
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Frank McGinness
(Obituary ~ 11/22/09)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Frank McGinness, 72, of Cairo died Friday Nov. 20, 2009, at his home. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at McGinness Store in Cairo and from 10 a.m. until time of service Tuesday at First Southern Baptist Church in Cairo. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in St. Johns Cemetery...
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Billy Shepard
(Obituary ~ 11/22/09)
ST. MARY, Mo. -- Billy D. Shepard, 62, of St. Mary died Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday at Young and Sons Funeral Home in Perryville, Mo. Funeral will be at 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Cemetery in Campbell, Mo., with military graveside service...
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Dewey Wolfenkoehler
(Obituary ~ 11/22/09)
Dewey L. Wolfenkoehler, 90, of Jackson died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Cracraft-Miller Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home...
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Harry Showalter
(Obituary ~ 11/22/09)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Harry T. Showalter, 96, of Cairo died Friday Nov. 20, 2009, at Jonesboro Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Jonesboro, Ill. Visitation is from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Barkett Funeral Home in Cairo. Graveside funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Spencer Heights Cemetery in Mounds, Ill...
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Raelen Bayless
(Obituary ~ 11/22/09)
Raelen J. Miller Bayless, 29, of Springfield, Ill., formerly of Villa Ridge, Ill., passed away at 5:13 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at her home. Raelen was born Sept. 4, 1980, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Ray D. Miller and Carolyn Jackson Miller...
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Lack of overtime session catches some on Notre Dame sideline by surprise
(High School Sports ~ 11/22/09)
FENTON, Mo. -- The cheers celebrating their team's late goal died down and the buzz of anticipation hanging in the air around the Notre Dame student section floated away into the fall afternoon. The Notre Dame soccer team had just tied the Class 2 third-place game at 2-2 a few minutes before and most of the students were finding out for the first time, from the public address announcer, that the score would remain tied, that there would be two third-place winners...
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Redhawks offense finds rhythm in final two football games
(College Sports ~ 11/22/09)
Southeast Missouri State's offense came alive toward the end of the year. If that had happened earlier, the Redhawks might have been looking at a much better season. The Redhawks' offense put together its second straight strong performance to finish the campaign during Saturday's 42-24 loss to visiting Southern Illinois...
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High school roundup: New Salem boys improve to 5-1 this season
(High School Sports ~ 11/22/09)
All the scores from Friday's high school events that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.
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Southeast women's basketball team gets first taste of the road
(College Sports ~ 11/22/09)
The young Southeast Missouri State women's basketball team came down to earth in a big way Saturday. Riding high after Monday's upset win over Southern Mississippi, the Redhawks suffered their first loss, 72-46 to Missouri State in Springfield, Mo. Southeast, playing its first road game and featuring nine freshmen on its 13-player roster, fell to 2-1. The Bears are also 2-1...
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Redhawks men's basketball team faces NIU Huskies today
(College Sports ~ 11/22/09)
Like most coaches, Dickey Nutt is an impatient sort. But Southeast Missouri State's first-year men's basketball coach realizes patience is crucial as he attempts to build the program he inherited. So Nutt isn't close to getting down on the Redhawks despite two losses to start the season...
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Southeast hangs with nation's No. 1 football team in Division I-AA
(College Sports ~ 11/22/09)
Southeast Missouri State failed to upset the nation's top-ranked Division I-AA football team. But the Redhawks made Southern Illinois sweat most of the way as they wrapped up the season. The Redhawks, who never led, cut a 25-point SIU lead to 11 in the fourth quarter before the Salukis posted a 42-24 victory in front of an announced 7,527 fans at Houck Stadium. That figure included about 2,000 SIU supporters...
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Perron's 2 goals carry Blues past Islanders 4-1
(Professional Sports ~ 11/22/09)
ST. LOUIS -- David Perron scored with a move he practices all the time but hasn't perfected yet. It was good enough to lift the St. Louis Blues over the New York Islanders. Perron's between-the-legs play enabled him to get around defenseman Mark Streit and sweep the puck past goalie Dwayne Roloson in the Blues' 4-1 victory over the Islanders on Saturday night...
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Warner's 3rd homecoming has different feel
(Professional Sports ~ 11/22/09)
ST. LOUIS -- The first two return trips, Kurt Warner was a one-man reunion tour. Win a Super Bowl, they'll always love you. Searching for candidates at the St. Louis Rams game last week, the kiss-cam had no problem finding a couple decked out in No. 13 Warner jerseys, proudly loyal to the quarterback who was a two-time NFL MVP during the franchise's glory days...
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Tigers earn win behind Alexander's record day
(Professional Sports ~ 11/22/09)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Danario Alexander broke one of Jeremy Maclin's records with another big day. He expects the rest of the Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver's year-old marks to fall before his huge senior season is done. "I told him I want to get them all," Alexander said after helping Missouri end a three-game home losing streak in a 34-24 victory against Iowa State on Saturday. "I'm not sure if that'll happen, but I'll just try to play my best."...
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Free agents in baseball means time to court, bluff
(Professional Sports ~ 11/22/09)
NEW YORK -- It's the time of year in baseball for courting and bluffing -- sometimes simultaneously. Free agent signing season began Friday with teams competing for a dearth of stars and a large number of players nearing the end of their careers...
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Acrobatic play ends Bulldogs' hunt for state championship
(High School Sports ~ 11/22/09)
FENTON, Mo. -- Notre Dame's extra-session luck finally ran out in Friday's Class 2 boys soccer state semifinal. It took an acrobatic play by Bolivar's standout to smash the Bulldogs' chances for more overtime magic. Bolivar's Matt Magana rocketed a throw-in using a flip to hit teammate Bradley Stillwagon, who headed home the game-winner with 2 minutes, 24 seconds left in the first overtime session. The goal lifted the Liberators to the 2-1 victory at the Anheuser-Busch Center...
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From the Pulpit: Fifty years and counting
(Community ~ 11/22/09)
Lynwood Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau continues celebrating its 50th anniversary today. The church will "celebrate God's faithfulness over these past 50 years with a special celebration" the Rev. Mark Anderson said. Anderson said Saturday's festivities celebrated the past "with [today] looking to the future."...
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