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Fruitland home severely damaged in fire
(Local News ~ 11/26/09)
An early morning fire that started in a shed but quickly spread to a nearby home severely damaged both structures Thursday. According to Fruitland Fire District chief Dean Riley, the fire on U.S. 61 started around 10:30 a.m. Firefighters contained the blaze by 11 a.m. Riley said no one was injured in the fire
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Suspects shopped at local stores, devised plan before bank robbery, officials say
(Local News ~ 11/26/09)
The two men who allegedly robbed a Cape Girardeau bank this week went shopping together at local stores over the weekend and planned Monday's robbery, according to documents released from the U.S. attorney's office.
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Local Missouri House member announces he'll seek re-election
(Local News ~ 11/26/09)
DEXTER, Mo. -- Rep. Billy Pat Wright, who represents part of Cape Girardeau, Stoddard and Wayne counties, has announced his intention to run for a fourth and final term in the Missouri House of Representatives.
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Cape Girardeau native eliminated from Victoria's Secret competition
(Local News ~ 11/26/09)
Cape Girardeau native Ali Turner didn't make it to the final round of the Victoria's Secret Angel Boot Camp, an online contest by the lingerie giant to find a new Victoria's Secret Angel for the Dec. 1 fashion show. Turner, who modeled for Ford Modeling Agency as a teen, was chosen at an audition in Chicago and made it through the first round of voting to the top five contestants. ...
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Michelle Lawrence waives preliminary hearing in Orman killings case
(Local News ~ 11/26/09)
The woman authorities say set in motion to plot that led to the deaths of a pregnant woman and her 15-year-old son last month waived her preliminary hearing in a Cape Girardeau County courtroom today. Michelle R. Lawrence, 39, is charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. She is accused of initiating a plot to kill her estranged husband, John Lawrence, which resulted in the death of John Lawrence's fiancee, Jamie Orman, and Orman's 15-year-old son Derrick...
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Local Christmas program brings needed items to elderly
(Local News ~ 11/26/09)
Many think of Christmas as a time of toys, but for some elderly residents in Cape Girardeau County, their Christmas wish is for laundry detergent and paper towels. For those living on a limited income, items like soap, toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dishwashing items, blankets and pillows are priceless commodities...
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Adoption, trip to Ethiopia change family's outlook
(Local News ~ 11/26/09)
Jamie and Michelle Outman of Cape Girardeau recently adopted twin boys from Ethiopia. With two children already -- Parker, 12, and Paeton, 10 -- they thought their family was complete. That is, until Michelle began feeling like God had more in mind for their family. Michelle brought it up to Jamie, and after praying about it, he agreed...
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Prosecutors seek reduction in sentence for man who was to testify at Ellison trial
(Local News ~ 11/26/09)
Acting federal prosecutor Michael Reap has asked for a reduction of the life sentence currently being served by a man who was set to be a key witness in the murder trial of Max Ellison Jr. In federal court papers filed Wednesday and provided by Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney Morley Swingle, Reap and federal prosecutor James E. ...
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My Thanksgiving Turkey
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/26/09)
My Grandson Elijah Mayfield wearing his hat that he made in his Kindergarden class at Orchard elementary.
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Four Generations
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/26/09)
Four Generations from left to right Ashley McDowell,Burlean Boese,Tammie Mayfield,three month old Rozlyn McDowell.
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Our "Little" Turkey
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/26/09)
Our tradition for Thanksgiving is to always find the biggest turkey possible, this year we topped all other years, I found a 24 pound turkey! I had to take the opportunity and get a picture of our 3 month old Madison next to her first turkey which was twice her size. Happy Thanksgiving!...
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FOUR GENERATIONS
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/26/09)
GREAT GRANDMOTHER - JANICE HEISE GRANDFATHER ------- TIM HEISE MOTHER ------------ KRISTA HEISE EARLEY SON --------------- LAYTON CAMARON EARLEY THANKSGIVING 2009
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Freshman Thompson makes immediate impact on Redhawks men's basketball team
(College Sports ~ 11/26/09)
Like the Southeast Missouri State basketball team, freshman Derek Thompson is a work in progress. But Thompson already has displayed the ability that first-year coach Dickey Nutt believes could make him one of the Ohio Valley Conference's top guards before his college career is over...
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Americans search for cheaper means of travel for Thanksgiving trips
(National News ~ 11/26/09)
CHICAGO -- Millions of Americans got an early jump on their Thanksgiving travel Wednesday, with many opting to drive or take trains and buses instead of shelling out more money for flights amid a sour economy still hitting household budgets hard...
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Gay marriage momentum stalls in N.Y., N.J.
(National News ~ 11/26/09)
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. -- The state-to-state march to legalize gay marriage across the left-leaning Northeast has lost more momentum since a major setback three weeks ago at the ballot box in Maine. Since then, legislatures in New York and New Jersey have failed to schedule long-expected votes on bills to recognize the unions in those states...
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Drywall investigation expands to U.S.
(National News ~ 11/26/09)
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- A federal probe of tainted Chinese drywall has broadened because a small number of homeowners are reporting that American-made drywall is causing some of the same problems: a sickening, sulfurous stench and corroded pipes and wiring...
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Year after N.Y. Walmart stampede, Black Friday shopping gets makeover
(National News ~ 11/26/09)
VALLEY STREAM, N.Y. -- Victoria Rogers had originally planned to make an early stop the day after Thanksgiving last year at the Walmart store in Valley Stream on Long Island. Her last-minute decision against it might have saved her life. "We saw the mob, and we said no," she said. "Walmart's not the store."...
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Shuttle departs space station
(National News ~ 11/26/09)
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Shuttle Atlantis undocked from the International Space Station early Wednesday and headed home with one astronaut, Randolph Bresnik, eager to hold his newborn daughter for the first time and another, Nicole Stott, who's been away from her young son since the summer...
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Swiss justice minister: 'No reason' to appeal Roman Polanski's bail
(Entertainment ~ 11/26/09)
GENEVA -- The Swiss justice minister says she sees "no reason" to appeal Roman Polanski's release under house arrest and electronic monitoring in exchange for $4.5 million in bail. Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf's comments Wednesday came after a surprise decision by the Swiss Criminal Court to grant bail to Polanski. The comments indicate the 76-year-old film director could be freed in the coming days...
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Greece to restore Theater of Dionysos, birthplace of classical theater
(International News ~ 11/26/09)
ATHENS, Greece -- The ruined theater under the Acropolis where the works of Euripides and other classical playwrights were first performed some 2,500 years ago will undergo partial restoration over the next six years, Greek officials said Wednesday...
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Julie Andrews to sing in London for first time in three decades
(Entertainment ~ 11/26/09)
LONDON -- Julie Andrews is to perform in London, 30 years after her last appearance on the British stage. Concert promoters AEG Europe said Wednesday the star of such musicals as "Mary Poppins" and "The Sound of Music" will appear at London's 02 Arena on May 8...
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'Rocket man' ditches in Atlantic, unhurt
(International News ~ 11/26/09)
ATLANTERRA, Spain -- A Swiss pilot ditched safely into the chilly waters between Morocco and Spain Wednesday after a technical malfunction ended the first attempted intercontinental crossing on jet-powered wings. A rescuer helicopter winched Yves Rossy to safety from the wind-swept Atlantic...
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Rains soak pilgrims at Islam's hajj
(International News ~ 11/26/09)
JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia -- The heaviest rain to hit Islam's annual hajj pilgrimage in years soaked the faithful and flooded the road to Mecca, snarling traffic as millions of Muslims headed for the holy sites. The downpours add an extra hazard on top of intense concerns about the spread of swine flu...
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Vote may sideline president, enshrine coup
(International News ~ 11/26/09)
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras -- Sunday's election will likely accomplish what the plotters of a coup set out to do five months ago: end the political career of leftist President Manuel Zelaya and replace him with a more moderate leader from Honduras' establishment...
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Israel OKs 10-month settlement freeze
(International News ~ 11/26/09)
JERUSALEM -- Israel will halt construction in its West Bank settlements for 10 months, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Wednesday, in an effort to restart peace talks, but Palestinians rejected the freeze as insufficient because it did not include east Jerusalem...
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Pakistan charges 7 suspects in Mumbai attacks
(International News ~ 11/26/09)
ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan charged seven men in last year's Mumbai attacks Wednesday, its first indictment in a case being monitored by India and the United States to see if Islamabad makes good on promises to bring those responsible to justice. Despite a crackdown in the months following the attacks, analysts say Lashkar-e-Taiba, the Pakistani militant group blamed for the three-day assault on the financial center that killed 166 people, remains active and largely untouched by Pakistani authorities.. ...
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China reports eight cases of mutated swine flu virus; drugs still effective
(International News ~ 11/26/09)
BEIJING -- China has detected eight people infected with mutated forms of the swine flu virus, a health official said Wednesday, but flu drugs and vaccines still work against it. Flu viruses mutate easily, and scientists have been closing watching for signs that the swine flu virus is changing, which could make it more dangerous or more infectious...
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Fed tightens rules on conflict of interest
(National News ~ 11/26/09)
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve on Wednesday tightened the conflict of interest restrictions governing the boards of directors of its 12 regional banks. The new rules were passed to deal with potential conflicts such as one that involved Stephen Friedman, a former chairman of Goldman Sachs Group Inc. ...
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Obama announcement about troops in Afghanistan will include exit strategy
(National News ~ 11/26/09)
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama will announce his plan to bolster the war in Afghanistan in a speech Tuesday night from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, his spokesman said, a surge that military officials say could top 30,000 troops...
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Obama's first pardon: A turkey named Courage
(National News ~ 11/26/09)
WASHINGTON -- After 10 months in office, President Barack Obama granted his first pardon Wednesday to Courage, a 45-pound turkey spared from the Thanksgiving table. Accompanied by daughters Sasha and Malia, Obama stood under the North Portico of the White House to honor a holiday tradition that dates to 1947 -- receiving a bird from the National Turkey Federation...
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Girl would like bike with training wheels
(Local News ~ 11/26/09)
Nine-year-old Sophie has cerebral palsy, and what she would really like for Christmas is a bicycle with training wheels. Sophie is tall for her age and could also use long-sleeved shirts, long socks and size 3 1/2 tennis shoes. She loves music and books. ...
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Woman wishes for clock, shoes
(Local News ~ 11/26/09)
Ms. A is 91 years old. She has high blood pressure and macular degeneration, which means her vision is limited to seeing only shapes. Her limited income goes to pay her bills and doesn't cover her other needs. She could really use a pair of plain lace-up shoes in size 8 and a clock-radio that lights up with large numbers. ...
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Hickman-Dorena Ferry reopens
(Local News ~ 11/26/09)
HICKMAN, Ky. -- The Dorena-Hickman Ferry resumed service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, about a half a day earlier than expected. The ferry is resuming service just in time for the Thanksgiving weekend. The ferry crosses the Mississippi River between Hickman and Dorena, Mo. It had been closed since Nov. 17 for a U.S. Coast Guard inspection and maintenance. The official inspection of the ferry is required every five years...
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Energy prices on rise despite huge supply
(National News ~ 11/26/09)
The dollar's sway over energy markets was on full display Wednesday, with oil and gasoline futures rising sharply as the U.S. currency tumbled to 15-month lows. Crude prices had been trading relatively flat, even after the government reported supplies grew by 1 million barrels last week...
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Stocks rise following drop in jobless claims
(National News ~ 11/26/09)
NEW YORK -- Stocks climbed Wednesday following a drop in weekly unemployment claims to the lowest level of the year and a rise in new home sales. The market's gain was modest on light trading volume ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The government said new claims for unemployment insurance fell by 35,000 last week to 466,000. That's the fewest claims since September last year, and better than the 500,000 that economists had expected...
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Durable goods orders fall unexpectedly in October
(National News ~ 11/26/09)
WASHINGTON -- Orders for big-ticket factory goods fell unexpectedly in October as the economy struggles to get back to full health. The Commerce Department said Wednesday that orders for costly manufactured goods dropped 0.6 percent last month, following a 2 percent gain in September. It marked the first decline since August...
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Police report 11/26/09
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/26/09)
Arrests; Arrest; DWI
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Margaret Burnett
(Obituary ~ 11/26/09)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Margaret Burnett, 91 years old, of Chaffee died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at the Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee. She was born Dec. 15, 1917, at Jackson, daughter of Herbert and Frieda Gerecke Quade. She and Joe Burnett were married Oct. 22, 1948. He preceded her in death March 16, 1989...
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Vera Yount
(Obituary ~ 11/26/09)
Vera Margaret (Rudolph) Yount, 86, of Arnold, Mo., formerly of Patton, Mo., died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at the Saint Luke's hospital in Chesterfield, Mo. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Liley Funeral Home in Patton. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Anthony Stewart officiating...
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Billie Tarble
(Obituary ~ 11/26/09)
NEW MADRID, Mo. -- Billie Bob Tarble, 67, died Nov. 21, 2009, at his home. He was born Sept. 1, 1942, in Aurora, Ill., son of Chester E. and Bertha Davis Tarble. He married Tina Storts on July 19, 2008. He was founder of the Glenallen Volunteer Fire Department and was a deputy sheriff in Bollinger County for five years. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1959 to 1967, serving two tours in Vietnam and a tour in Panama and Africa...
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Births 11/26/09
(Births ~ 11/26/09)
*** Shively; *** Debeavy; *** Branson; *** Griffey
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Out of the past 11/26/09
(Out of the Past ~ 11/26/09)
Cape Girardeau Mayor Howard C. Tooke and several other city council members are among those attending the National League of Cities conference at Indianapolis. It's beginning to look like Christmas in several parking lots near Kingshighway and Independence Street in Cape Girardeau; thousands of Christmas trees have arrived and more are on the way as the city's three largest tree outlets -- Kinder's Treeworks, Masters' Trees and the Evening Optimists' Tree Lot -- prepare for the season...
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Day of thanks
(Editorial ~ 11/26/09)
Come, ye thankful people, come, Raise the song of harvest-home; All is safely gathered in, Ere the winter storms begin. -- Henry Alford (1810-1871) "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come" (Written in 1844)...
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Season of charity
(Editorial ~ 11/26/09)
It is traditional to make charitable gifts as the year comes to a close, especially in the weeks leading up to Christmas and before the Dec. 31 deadline for tax purposes. There is something about the spirit of the religious overtones of the season. And maybe the tax man spurs some of the generous giving...
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Speak Out 11/26/09
(Speak Out ~ 11/26/09)
*** It's from a pig; *** Opting out; *** Hear the roar; *** Sports plan; *** Military trial; *** Potential neediness
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Correction
(Correction ~ 11/26/09)
n The following quote in Tuesday's Southeast Missourian about the newspaper's mistaken identity of East Cape Girardeau's mayor should have been attributed to current mayor Al Blumenberg: "I've had plenty of phone calls all day asking if I was still mayor." In the original story on former Mayor Joe Aden's retirement, the story should have stated that James Bartleson was the mayor who became ill and preceded Aden's 32-year service. The Southeast Missourian regrets the errors...
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Your purpose is well worth the searching
(Column ~ 11/26/09)
Nov. 26, 2009 Dear Adams family, I miss your sunny Southern Californian smiles around all the Thanksgiving tables required to seat everyone and their friends in your home. That was two decades ago. A new generation has arrived since then, here to fulfill their destinies in the world. But are our own destinies done? If we are still alive, that can't be so...
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Accident helped cyclist organize priorities in his life
(Local News ~ 11/26/09)
He remembers the day it happened. It was the day after the 2007 season opener for the St. Louis Cardinals. The team had won the World Series the previous October, and he was excited to be at the game. But on April 2, 2007, then-21-year-old Kellan True of Cape Girardeau would lose many memories in an accident that broke 26 bones and damaged 11 vertebrae...
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Girl born premature beats the odds of survival
(Local News ~ 11/26/09)
When a pregnant Kate Koch received her master's degree in May, she knew her life was about to change. At 26 weeks pregnant with her first child, the Jackson woman had no idea the change was coming in a matter of days. "I walked for graduation on a Saturday," she said. "The next day I went into the hospital and two days later, I had her," Koch said...
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After cancer and strokes, former radio personality slowly recovering
(Local News ~ 11/26/09)
Scott Hartline was once a staple of Southeast Missouri radio. Before July 2008, Hartline hosted the 2 to 7 p.m. weekday shift on Real Rock 99.3 in Cape Girardeau while voicing commercials for Mississippi River Radio's other stations. He had previously worked for Zimmer Radio Group. He was heard everywhere. It all stopped after a series of maladies that started one day when Scott noticed some discomfort in his groin...
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Jackson woman, 25, recovers from heart surgery
(Local News ~ 11/26/09)
At 25 years old, Laura Jones of Jackson has her life ahead of her. She is working two jobs and is attending real estate school. Almost five years ago, however, a bright future looked a little less likely. "I lost a baby in December of 2004, and in January of 2005 I discovered I had a neurological disorder," Jones said. She was diagnosed with Syndenham's chorea, an involuntary movement disorder...
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Nurse says God gave her strength to overcome lymphoma
(Local News ~ 11/26/09)
The day before Thanksgiving 1984, Bernice Smith of Cape Girardeau received a diagnosis of grade four lymphoma. Smith had almost skipped her routine doctor appointment, having many preparations left for Thanksgiving, but her work supervisor encouraged her to keep it. The only symptom Smith had experienced before the diagnosis was a 10-pound weight loss, but she had been trying to lose weight and didn't think anything was wrong...
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Child born with club feet a source of inspiration to parents
(Local News ~ 11/26/09)
When 6-year-old Parker Elfrink was born, his parents realized at once there was something not quite right with the lower half of their son's body. "He was born with two club feet. It was noticeable immediately. Both of his feet were completely inwards," Tara Elfrink said...
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Woman feels blessed no one else hurt in her drunken-driving accident
(Local News ~ 11/26/09)
On Jan. 26, 2008, Carly Vogelsang awoke in the hospital. Her memory gone, she listened as a doctor and a police officer informed her she had survived a drunken-driving accident. She listened as they told her she was the drunken driver. After a bad shift at work, Vogelsang drank too much at a bar and started to drive home, though she doesn't remember anything after the drinks. She said she is thankful she didn't hurt anyone in the accident and feels blessed to be alive and able to walk...
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