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Keilon Moore is the Southeast Missourian player of the year
(High School Sports ~ 01/23/11)
The Cape Central running back finished with 1,204 yards on 116 carries, an average of 10.4 yards per carry.
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Abandoned house in Cairo destroyed in fire
(Local News ~ 01/23/11)
CAIRO, Ill. -- For Cairo firefighters, it's becoming a broken record. On Thursday afternoon, crews battled another blaze in the 500 block of 21st Street, where flames ate through what remained of a vacant home that had sustained fire damage on at least two separate occasions last fall...
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Local school districts benefit from truancy court
(Local News ~ 01/23/11)
Truancy court is now in session in the Scott City School District, and it's making a big difference in curbing student absenteeism and bolstering academic performance, school administrators say. After a full semester in the books, the court has seen 11 students and their parents or guardians, many of whom are getting back on academic track, according to Scott City superintendent Diann Bradshaw-Ulmer...
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Three charged in Thursday robbery
(Local News ~ 01/23/11)
Three Cape Girardeau men are facing burglary and assault charges after police say the men broke into an apartment on Bellevue Street, assaulted a resident with a handgun and fled after stealing $50 from her purse. Greg Starks, 26, Parris Harrison, 18, and Alex Henry, 21, each face charges of first-degree robbery, first-degree burglary and armed criminal action. All were being held Friday at the Cape Girardeau County Jail...
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Lichtenegger says Facebook comment about lobbyists was left by hacker
(State News ~ 01/23/11)
ST. LOUIS -- A freshman Missouri lawmaker from Jackson says her Facebook account was hacked, with someone posting an embarrassing status update on her page. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Facebook page for Republican Rep. Donna Lichtenegger displayed a message Thursday naming gifts from lobbyists as one of the perks of her new job that she likes most...
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Parks departure: Dan Muser, who steered the city parks department for two decades, is retiring in March
(Local News ~ 01/23/11)
Dan Muser's job may sound like a walk in the park, but it isn't always. The man who has steered the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department for more than two decades calls his job -- which he's retiring from in March -- a double-edged sword...
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Weaver Dickerson no longer employed at Watch Me Smile
(Local News ~ 01/23/11)
Weaver Dickerson is out as president and CEO of a proposed Cape Girardeau medical clinic that lost $2 million in state aid last month when it was discovered that he allegedly lied about his criminal background on the application. "As of Dec. 29, he is no longer employed with the company," said Angie Kapp, the company's former district manager who has replaced Dickerson as president and CEO...
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Elroy & Linkin
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/23/11)
Favorite activity: Playing with squeaky toys, getting treats, and taking naps together
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Taz "Inside out"
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/23/11)
Taz prefers to enjoy the snow from the inside of the house! It is just too cold to go outside in the "white stuff"! The only way he will go out is with his "Mom" Susan. His "Dad" Steve, likes took cook him tasty foods, so why would you want to take that chance of missing out on food?...
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Taz in the January Snow
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/23/11)
Taz is my friend Susan's dog who really only likes the snow when she is outside! He sure did pose for me to take his pic in the snow!
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Streiler - Butler
(Wedding ~ 01/23/11)
Megan Richelle Streiler and Jason Hoyte Butler were united in marriage Nov. 6, 2010, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau. The Rev. Mark Martin performed the ceremony. Music was by the Kennison Family of Perryville, Mo. The bride is the daughter of Kenny and Jan Streiler of Perryville. The groom is the son of Bruce and Dalana Butler of Adamsville, Tenn., and Vicki Burrows of Scott City...
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Canupp - Walters
(Wedding ~ 01/23/11)
Kathryn Michelle Canupp and Michael Oscar Walters Jr. exchanged wedding vows Oct. 23, 2010, at The Thaxton in St. Louis. The Rev. Daniel Loesch performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Terry and Judith Canupp of Cape Girardeau. The groom is the son of Michael O. Walters Sr. of DeSoto, Mo., and Ann and Tom Herides of St. Louis...
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Arnold - Winans
(Engagement ~ 01/23/11)
Chap and Connie Arnold of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Scarlet Rachelle Arnold, to Derek Alan Winans. He is the son of Beverly Winans of McClure, Ill. Arnold received a degree in elementary education from Oral Roberts University, and a master's degree in administration from William Woods University. She is a first grade teacher with Cape Girardeau School District...
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Johnson - Wormington
(Engagement ~ 01/23/11)
Rhonda and Michael Clark of Jackson and Keith Johnson of Swartz Creek, Mich., announce the engagement of their daughter, Brooke Ashley Johnson, to Joseph Eli Wormington, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Marvin and Cheryl Wormington of Jackson...
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Mullendore - Waters
(Engagement ~ 01/23/11)
Sharon and Cecil Carter of Sikeston, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Mullendore, to Shawn Waters, both of Jackson. He is the son of David and Susie Waters of Bloomfield, Mo. Mullendore is a 1990 graduate of Sikeston High School. She is a volunteer at Orchard Drive Elementary School...
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Beard - Foster
(Engagement ~ 01/23/11)
Daniel and Debbie Beard of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Elizabeth Beard, to Benjamin Ray Foster. He is the son of Mike and Mary Foster of Kennett, Mo. Beard is a 2003 graduate of Central High School. She received a bachelor of science in health management in 2007, and a bachelor of science in education in 2010, both from Southeast Missouri State University. ...
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School menus Jan. 2-28
(Menus ~ 01/23/11)
MONDAY--Chili/cheese dog or ham & cheese on bun, corn, cinnamon applesauce. TUESDAY--Cheeseburger or turkey & cheese on bun, fries, grapes. WEDNESDAY--Spaghetti or ham & cheese on bun, broccoli with cheese sauce, garlic breadstick, peaches...
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How an animal den begins
(Column ~ 01/23/11)
Have you ever been out walking in a wooded area on a windy day and heard a strange sound coming from the trees? Did you wonder what kind of animal might be making the sound? Pictured here is the effect of what you might have heard. The larger tree in my photo is a sassafras with a trunk about 12 inches in diameter. It is a stable, sturdy tree. The limb of a hard maple tree has been rubbing against the sassafras trunk each time the wind blows...
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Adopt Yoda
(Community ~ 01/23/11)
Yoda is a 6-month-old beagle. For more information, contact the Humane Society at 334-5837. ...
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Finding the way to fill spiritual interest
(Column ~ 01/23/11)
Sigmund Freud, perhaps the most memorable name in history when it comes to analyzing the human mind, was an atheist. And apparently a frustrated one. In a book written late in his life, Freud wrote the following: "The whole thing [religion] is so patently infantile, so incongruous with reality, that ... it is painful to think that the great majority of mortals will never be able to rise above this view of life."...
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Bootheel Harley-Davidson raises money for Wreaths Around America
(Community ~ 01/23/11)
Bootheel Harley-Davidson sponsored a Polar Bear ride in cooperation with the Patriot Guard Riders on New Year's Day at the dealership's Scott City location. Bootheel Harley-Davidson made a donation for every rider who braved the cold and took a ride. In all, 75 riders came together to make the event a success. On Jan. 11, Bootheel presented a check to Wreaths Across America that will enable them to purchase 110 wreaths for the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Mo...
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Prepared to lead: Moran is student pastor at Lynwood Baptist Church
(Community ~ 01/23/11)
Jeff Moran, the student pastor at Lynwood Baptist Church, assumed leadership roles in sports during high school and college. He said looking back he realizes these experiences were God's way of "preparing me to be a leader in his church." While Lynwood has ministries that cater to students of all ages, Moran focuses on students in seventh grade through the senior year of high school. ...
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You don't need a map when you let the Lord lead you
(Community ~ 01/23/11)
Going to the grocery store is an adventure in frustration. I look like a lost explorer. Like a map, my list leads me down aisle after aisle searching for the lost treasure of nonperishables, fresh produce and cereal. I can feel the contempt from the eyes of other shoppers. They know I'm lost but are too embarrassed for me to help. I can almost hear their thoughts, "That poor man, wandering around aimlessly; so sad."...
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Area organizations make contributions to the United Way of Southeast Missouri
(Community ~ 01/23/11)
These organizations made donations to the United Way of Southeast Missouri. Ameren Missouri and its employees donate $26,685 to United Way of Southeast Missouri. Front row from left: Natalie Dowdy, Jean Mason, Laura Klipfel, Cheryl Kern; Back row from left: David James, Ken Kietzer, Jim Fees, Ray Perez, Russell Burger...
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Cape Christian School received check from McDonalds
(Community ~ 01/23/11)
Cape Christian School of Cape Girardeau received an $11,250 Ronald McDonald House Charities grant check from local McDonald's restaurant owner Shannon Davis. The grant will be used to purchase new computers for the school's computer lab...
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Club news 1-23-11
(Community News ~ 01/23/11)
Sharon Aldredge was hostess when the Kage FCE met at the Cape Girardeau Senior Center for their regular monthly meeting. There were 13 members present. President Dortha Strack presided. Dortha's Tip of the Day: Water house plants with room temperature water...
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Governor's flights
(Editorial ~ 01/23/11)
In his State of the State address Wednesday evening, Gov. Jay Nixon proposed a leaner operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Yet while the governor is proposing to cut spending, he continues to bill state agencies for his flights in lieu of paying for them out of his office budget...
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Recognizing school boards
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/23/11)
Governor Jay Nixon has proclaimed the week of January 23 through 29 as School Board Recognition Week. The Jackson R-2 community benefits every day from the dedicated energies and countless hours devoted by the members of the Jackson School Board. Our school board members are elected by local constituents and do not receive compensation for their tireless efforts. ...
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Speak Out 1/23/11
(Speak Out ~ 01/23/11)
IN response to Sen. Jason Crowell wanting to do away with the unions' right to collect union dues from the ones who are getting the benefits, that should never happen. They are paying for the right to have protection, just as you pay for insurance for your protection. You can't get any better benefits then what members of Congress have. They have voted themselves raises, health care coverage and a pension plan that they do not pay one cent into...
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Uphold oath of office
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/23/11)
I wonder how President Obama really felt while he was trying to comfort Arizonians after the Tuscon tragedy? He has filed a lawsuit against the people of Arizona because they decided they had to protect themselves from the invasion and destruction by illegals -- a job our president took an oath to do but would not do...
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prayer 1/23/11
(Prayer ~ 01/23/11)
O Lord, we praise you for your mighty wonders and abundant grace. Amen.
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Chihuahua survives owl attack
(National News ~ 01/23/11)
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. -- An owl attack has left a 4-pound Chihuahua with a healthy fear of the dark. The attack happened when Chico the Chihuahua was out for a walk with his owner George Kalomiris in the Chicago suburb of Crystal Lake last week. Kalomiris says they were walking down the street when a great horned owl swooped down and tried to fly away with the 3-year-old dog...
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Thousands demand ouster of longtime Yemen president
(International News ~ 01/23/11)
ADEN, Yemen -- Drawing inspiration from the revolt in Tunisia, thousands of Yemenis fed up with their president's 32-year rule demanded his ouster Saturday in a noisy demonstration that appeared to be the first large-scale public challenge to the strongman...
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U.N., others hope sanctions make Iran reconsider uranium enrichment
(International News ~ 01/23/11)
ISTANBUL -- The collapse of another attempt at international outreach to Iran on Saturday has left world powers with few options except to wait -- and hope that the bite of sanctions will persuade Tehran to reconsider its refusal to stop activities that could be harnessed to make nuclear weapons...
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EU force: Piracy raids endanger hostages
(International News ~ 01/23/11)
NAIROBI, Kenya -- Despite successful raids by Malaysian and South Korean navies that rescued two ships and their crew members from Somali pirates, the European Union Naval Force said it would not follow suit because such raids could further endanger hostages...
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Karzai backs down in dispute with Afghan lawmakers
(International News ~ 01/23/11)
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Under heavy pressure from Afghan lawmakers and Western diplomats, President Hamid Karzai agreed Saturday to convene the newly elected parliament, ending a political standoff that threatened to spark a constitutional crisis...
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Church thanks Boy George for icon's return
(International News ~ 01/23/11)
NICOSIA, Cyprus -- Cyprus' Orthodox Christian Church on Thursday thanked former Culture Club singer Boy George for returning an icon of Christ it says was stolen from a church in the breakaway north of the divided island. Boy George agreed to return the 18th-century icon he bought from a London art dealer in 1985 after being presented with proof of its true origin, the church said in a statement posted on its website...
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Cell phone keeps ringing inside Ukrainian crocodile's stomach
(International News ~ 01/23/11)
KIEV, Ukraine -- The crocodile in "Peter Pan" happily went "tick-tock" after swallowing an alarm clock but a crocodile in Ukraine has been a little less fortunate. Gena, a 14-year-old crocodile at an aquarium in the eastern city of Dnipropetrovsk, has been refusing food and acting listless after eating a cell phone dropped by a woman as she tried to photograph him...
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Mourners recall Shriver's charity, idealism at funeral
(National News ~ 01/23/11)
POTOMAC, Md. -- R. Sargent Shriver was always an optimist, pioneering the Peace Corps and running the War on Poverty during the turbulent 1960s -- an idealist even as the running mate on a Democratic presidential ticket doomed for failure...
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Officials: 'Bath salts' growing drug problem
(National News ~ 01/23/11)
FULTON, Miss. -- When Neil Brown got high on dangerous chemicals sold as bath salts, he took his skinning knife and slit his face and stomach repeatedly. Brown survived, but authorities say others haven't been so lucky after snorting, injecting or smoking powders with such innocuous-sounding names as Ivory Wave, Red Dove and Vanilla Sky...
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Apple app store reaches 10 billion download mark
(National News ~ 01/23/11)
NEW YORK -- Apple says that its app store has hit the 10 billion downloads mark. The milestone, announced on Apple Inc.'s website Saturday, arrives as the company's hugely popular smart phone is likely to become even more popular with the addition next month of Verizon Wireless as a carrier...
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Venezuela, Cuba launch undersea cable project
(National News ~ 01/23/11)
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela -- A specialized ship began laying an undersea fiber-optic cable Saturday between Venezuela and Cuba, a connection that will dramatically improve Cuba's telephone and Internet services. Officials of the two countries launched the project in a ceremony at Venezuela's Camuri beach near the port of La Guaira, where the cable was suspended from buoys behind the French-flagged ship that will run the cable along the sea floor to Cuba...
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Economy to be main topic of State of the Union
(National News ~ 01/23/11)
WASHINGTON -- Under pressure to energize the economy, President Barack Obama said Saturday he will use his State of the Union address to outline an agenda to create jobs now and boost American competitiveness over the long term. Heading quickly into re-election mode, Obama is expected to use Tuesday's prime-time speech to promote spending on innovation while also promising to reduce the national debt and cooperate with emboldened Republicans...
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Gov. Nixon wants larger utility office for consumers
(National News ~ 01/23/11)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon wants to double the budget of the office that looks out for residents in utility rate cases. Nixon's proposed budget for next year would increase funding for the Office of Public Counsel to $1.4 million...
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Health care overhaul debate now shifts to states
(National News ~ 01/23/11)
WASHINGTON -- True or false: States suing to overturn core requirements of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul are refusing to carry out the law. If you said "true," you'd be wrong. Republican state legislators and governors are working on how to deliver coverage to more than 30 million people now uninsured, as the law calls for, even as GOP attorneys general lead the legal battle to overturn the law's mandate that most Americans have health insurance...
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Emerson says she hasn't raised security at constituent meetings
(Local News ~ 01/23/11)
DEXTER, Mo. -- The Tucson, Ariz., shootings will not change how Rep. Jo Ann Emerson conducts business with constituents in the Bootheel, the congresswoman said Monday. While in Dexter to tour Three Rivers Community College's learning center, Emerson commented on the Jan. 8 shootings that left six people dead and wounded Rep. Gabrielle Giffords...
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Mona Rendleman
(Obituary ~ 01/23/11)
Mona Marie Bollinger Rendleman, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and Christian friend, went to her heavenly home Jan. 22, 2011, at the age of 102. Mona Bollinger was born Sept. 7, 1908, to Walter and Zella Proffer Bollinger. She married the love of her life, Thomas Rendleman July 25, 1935, and he preceded her in death May 17, 2003. ...
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Marie Bueltemann
(Obituary ~ 01/23/11)
Marie S. Bueltemann, 95, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, at Fountainbleau Lodge. She was born Jan. 5, 1916, in Reynolds County, Mo., to Otto and Elsie Brooks Middleton. She and Nelson H. Bueltemann were married Feb. 12, 1938, at Benton, Mo. He died April 18, 1980...
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Lottie Smith
(Obituary ~ 01/23/11)
PATTON, Mo. -- Lottie M. Smith, 91, passed away Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, in Pensacola, Fla. She was born May 5, 1919, in Piedmont, Mo., to Alfie and Minnie Alcorn Boggs. She married Lester Smith, son of James G. and Nancy Yount Smith of Patton. Lester passed away Jan. 18, 1979...
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Mary Jane Pfefferkorn
(Obituary ~ 01/23/11)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Mary Jane Pfefferkorn, 78, of Chaffee died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, at her home. She was born Feb. 7, 1932, in Benton, Mo., the daughter of Earsel Joseph and Josephine Sophie Niederkorn Thompson. She married Paul DeWayne "Flip" Pfefferkorn on Oct. 24, 1929, at Benton...
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Delmar Cruce
(Obituary ~ 01/23/11)
Delmar "Joe" Cruce, 64, of Cape Girardeau, died at 5:05 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, at Fountainbleau Lodge in Cape Girardeau. He was born June 14, 1946, in Cape Girardeau to Edward and Mary (Mungle) Cruce. He married Betty Renner on April 22, 1977. He was known as the "demolition man" as he tore down many buildings in the Cape Girardeau area...
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William Chapman
(Obituary ~ 01/23/11)
William D. Chapman, 85, of Whitewater passed away Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Oct. 18, 1925, in Whitewater, to William Preston and Salome Idona Cook Chapman. He and Irene Phelps were married Sept. 20, 1946, in Somerset, Ky...
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Out of the past 1/23/11
(Out of the Past ~ 01/23/11)
The Cape Girardeau County Commission formally approves the county's $3.8 million operating budget for 1986 amid warnings that cutbacks are expected in the coming year. Part-time students at Southeast Missouri State University will be paying less under a plan approved by the board of regents; under the new fee structure, Missouri part-time undergraduates will pay $50 per hour instead of the present $72, up to a maximum of $500 for 10 to 18 credit hours...
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Births 1/23/11
(Births ~ 01/23/11)
Twin son and daughter to Rondelius Abdul Mitchell and Yulonda Latrice Turner of Sikeston, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center. Ronjerrius Abdul, 4:31 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010. Weight, 1 pound, 10 ounces. Fourth son. Ronjerricqa Ann, 4:33 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010. Weight, 1 pound, 6 ounces. Fifth child, first daughter. Turner is the daughter of Ella Mae Turner of Sikeston and the late Isiah Grayson. Mitchell is the son of Ruth Ann Mitchell of Sikeston and Jerry Gater of Kansas City, Mo...
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Fire report 1/23/11
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/23/11)
Cape Girardeau Firefighters responded to the following calls Friday:...
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Rev. Patrick Keeley
(Obituary ~ 01/23/11)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- The Rev. Patrick J. Keeley, CM, 80, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, at the Vincentian Community Residence in Perryville Visitation will be after 5 p.m. today at the Mary Mother of God Chapel at the Vincentian Residence in Perryville...
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Richard Bomar
(Obituary ~ 01/23/11)
Richard Harrison Bomar, 86, of Cape Girardeau, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, at the Missouri Veterans Home. Visitation will be from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at the McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston, Mo. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the IOOF Cemetery north of Charleston with the Rev. David Hulshof officiating. Full military rites will be conducted by the Air Force and the Missouri Military Honor Guard...
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Jackson, Cape Girardeau County road crews put in long hours battling snow
(Local News ~ 01/23/11)
With local road crews wrapping up their winter weather operations, officials said workers put in long hours clearing the roads after 2011's first significant snowfall. Jackson public works director Rodney Bollinger said city crews started laying a cinder mixture on the roads to provide better traction around 5 a.m. ...
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Harold Mayo
(Obituary ~ 01/23/11)
JONESBORO, Ill. -- Harold Clinton Mayo, age 72, of Jonesboro died at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011, surrounded by his family. He was born March 27, 1938, in Bloomfield, Mo., the son of Clint Oliver and Georgia Mae Bollinger Mayo...
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Steve Story
(Obituary ~ 01/23/11)
Wickliffe, Ky. -- Steve Story, age 53, died at 4:14 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Giraradeau. Steve worked several years for the Story Construction Business. He coached Little League softball, baseball and T-ball. He was assistant coach to the girls softball team at Ballard Memorial High School. Steve was an avid hunter and fisherman. Steve lived for his family; he was a wonderful husband, father and pop...
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Mary Ann Ziegler
(Obituary ~ 01/23/11)
Mary Ann Nenninger Ziegler, 92, of Cape Girardeau died at 12:40 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011, at home in Cape Girardeau. She was born Oct. 12, 1918, in Cape Girardeau to John Henry and Sevilla Louise Frueh Nenninger. She and August "Red" Ziegler were married Aug. 4, 1943. He preceded her in death Oct. 11, 1994...
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Jackson police/fire 1/23/11
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/23/11)
Jackson The Jackson Police Department released the following item. Arrests do not imply guilt. Theft Peace disturbance Jackson Firefighters responded to the following call Friday: Firefighters responded to the following call Saturday:...
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Columbus rallies to dump Blues
(Professional Sports ~ 01/23/11)
Nash, Andrew Murray and Fedor Tyutin each scored in the third period, and the Blue Jackets tallied five unanswered goals to beat the Blues 5-2 on Saturday night.
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Redhawks gymnasts optimistic after loss
(College Sports ~ 01/23/11)
The Southeast Missouri State gymnastics team suffered its third consecutive loss to begin the year. But the Redhawks were far from discouraged Friday night after posting a season-high score in their home opener, a 193.800 to 193.225 setback to Western Michigan at Houck Field House...
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Police report 1/23/11
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/23/11)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Assault Rape Robbery Burglary Theft...
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Missouri basketball team wastes little time crushing Cyclones
(College Sports ~ 01/23/11)
Ricardo Ratliffe matched his career best with six blocked shots and Michael Dixon had 15 points to help the 13th-ranked Tigers defeat Iowa State 87-54 Saturday night.
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High school roundup: Jackson wrestlers capture conference tourney crown
(High School Sports ~ 01/23/11)
All the high school sports results that were reported to the Missourian on Saturday.
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Meystedt leads Notre Dame past Saxony
(High School Sports ~ 01/23/11)
Junior Nathan Meystedt scored a career-high 32 points in his team's 73-53 victory.
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Fowler's 3-pointer helps ND dump Ursuline
(High School Sports ~ 01/23/11)
The sophomore hit a 3-pointer with 38 seconds left to give the Bulldogs the lead for good.
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Smart play inside key for Jackson
(High School Sports ~ 01/23/11)
Connor King scored a team-high 19 points in Jackson's 60-42 win over Eureka.
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Scott City to name field after longtime coach
(High School Sports ~ 01/23/11)
The Scott City School District last week approved naming the field after William "Wil" Wilthong, who cast a giant shadow over the Scott City High School football program for parts of four decades.
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High school roundup: Eagle Ridge girls, Jackson boys win
(High School Sports ~ 01/23/11)
All the high school sports results reported to the Southeast Missourian on Friday.
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Murray State blows out Southeast men
(College Sports ~ 01/23/11)
The Racers avoided their first three-game losing streak at the 13-year-old CFSB Center with Saturday night's 96-58 romp.
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Southeast women secure first road win this season
(College Sports ~ 01/23/11)
Southeast broke a 10-game road losing streak dating back to last year with Saturday's 48-44 victory at Murray State.
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Jackson girls swimming team reach new heights at meet
(High School Sports ~ 01/23/11)
Jackson finished third at the 17-team City of Roses Invitational.
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Wonders of the Ozarks: Plenty of fun a short drive away
(Community ~ 01/23/11)
THAYER, Mo. -- Peering from an overlook into the chasm of Grand Gulf State Park, it is easy to see why the area is known as the "Little Grand Canyon of the Ozarks." Deeper than it is wide, the sheer rock walls drop some 130 feet, revealing the remnants of a collapsed cave. Part of the cave roof that didn't tumble down some 10,000 years ago remains as a 250-foot-long natural bridge...
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McDonalds donates to Salvation Army
(Community ~ 01/23/11)
McDonald's, 3419 William St., hosted a Salvation Army Night recently, donating all proceeds earned from 4 to 8 p.m. to the Salvation Army in Cape Girardeau. Maj. Benjamin Stillwell of the Salvation Army accepted the check from McDonald's representative Cheryl Farrow...
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FYI 1-23-11
(Community ~ 01/23/11)
La Croix Church will continue its series "Why?" with programs from Christine Caine. The speaker series aims to answer the questions people have for God. Caine will address "Why didn't you come sooner?" while talking about her A21 Campaign, which fights human trafficking and attempts to rescue or help victims of it. Caine, known for her conversational style of public speaking, will give a speech at each of La Croix's worship services: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday...
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Pets of the week
(Community ~ 01/23/11)
Pet names: Mindy and Eddie Owners: Gina Harper and Mark Masters Favorite activity: Napping together. ...
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Adopt Charlie
(Community ~ 01/23/11)
Charlie Brown is a tri-color miniature shih tzu who is 4 years old. He is perky, playful and a really cute dog. For more information, contact Safe Harbor at 243-9823. ...
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Sikeston man arrested on meth-related charges
(Local News ~ 01/23/11)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- A Sikeston man is behind bars for his involvement in two meth labs discovered in a Sikeston home. Charles M. Bell, 42, is being held at the Scott County jail on charges of manufacturing a controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree, according to Sgt. Jim McMillen, public information officer for the Sikeston Department of Public Safety...
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University of Missouri Fall Dean's list
(Local News ~ 01/23/11)
The following students were named to the Dean's list for the fall 2010 semester at the Unitversity of Missouri-Columbia. Burfordville: Cassandra Kamp Cape Girardeau: Katie Berghoff, Kelsey Bohnert, Brittany Bollinger, Anna Bowles, Kelsey Bradshaw, Matthew Clements, Bryce Cowley, Matthew Davis, Aaron Essner, Landon Ewers, Emily Garner, Emily Gerlach, Erin Gerlach, Ryan Heggemann, Emily Hiett, Joshua Hinton, Parker Kohlfeld, Juneall Lane, Liam Maher, Taylor McMillan, Jack Mocherman, Jerica Moore, Emily Muir, Kelsie Neff, Tara Pickens, Lindsey Pingel, Emily Ponder, Emma Porter, Lillian Robinson, Jennifer Schrader, Kaylyn Sneathen, Sydney Stein, Alicia Toole, Allison Toole, Shane Voshage, Andrea Wilson, Regina Yarbrough.. ...
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