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Local venues offer Halloween-themed events
(Local News ~ 10/16/11)
Spectators relaxed on blankets and lawn chairs under the old beech tree Friday at the River Campus to hear haunting stories from national storytellers Regina Carpenter and Gayle Ross during the annual Ghost Storytelling Festival. ...
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Counterfeit bills passed at Cape Girardeau bank and city hall
(Local News ~ 10/16/11)
Phony bills were reported to police Thursday afternoon by Capaha Bank and Cape Girardeau City Hall, and investigators will look into a possible link to recent incidents throughout the area.
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Group stops in Cape Girardeau to lobby for spending cuts
(Local News ~ 10/16/11)
A national group affiliated with the tea party movement stopped in Cape Girardeau on Friday as part of a tour to influence Congress' debt reduction supercommittee.
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Neighborhood Connections holds eighth annual block party
(Local News ~ 10/16/11)
Local neighborhood watch group Neighborhood Connections threw out the welcome mat Saturday for neighbors and community friends in Cape Girardeau's May Greene Park.
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Crash breaks out two windows of Discovery Playhouse in Cape
(Local News ~ 10/16/11)
A vehicle crashed into the Discovery Playhouse children's museum in downtown Cape Girardeau about 7 p.m. Saturday and broke out two large windows in the front of the building, said executive director Jennifer Mullix. Discovery Playhouse was closed at the time and no one was injured, she said. The windows in front of the water play area were broken, but no play equipment appeared to be damaged upon initial inspection, she said...
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St. Louis banks get into payday loan business
(State News ~ 10/16/11)
Big banks are getting into the payday lending business, creating competition for the storefront operators and stirring the ire of consumer advocates. The banks call it a convenience for customers facing unexpected bills. Critics say the banks are luring the unwitting into an expensive cycle of debt...
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Thinning the herd: Cape City Council looking at allowing urban deer hunting
(Local News ~ 10/16/11)
Judy Graetz gets it: Deer are adorable. The 66-year-old Cape Girardeau resident knows that many are charmed and delightfully surprised when -- especially in an urban setting -- they come across whitetail does or strapping young bucks. "Deer are cute. I like them," Graetz said. "But this past summer, we've just grown disgusted with them."...
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Notre Dame girls golfers make most of inaugural season
(High School Sports ~ 10/16/11)
Three Notre Dame girls golfers earned berths in the Class 1 state meet in the program's inaugural season.
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Southeast Missouri State football team tumbles at Eastern Kentucky
(College Sports ~ 10/16/11)
The Southeast Missouri State football team lost at Eastern Kentucky 41-17 on Saturday.
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Okinawa, Japan
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/16/11)
Ocean Expo Park, Okinawa, Japan. Looking toward Mt. Gusku on Le Island, in the East China Sea.
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Mary Kay at VFW Craft and Home Show 10-15-2011
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/16/11)
Many venders pampered and woo-ed a small number of attendees, during their first show of this kind. This photogragh: Consultant Patricia L. Silman, displays the famous Mary Kay Products.Through out the day, I demonstrated our Mineral Powder Foundation A small crowd, but those that came purchased and I had a great time. I am new to the Cape Girardeau area. I have been a consultant for 13 years...
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FEMA wraps up public cost evaluations in Mississippi County
(Local News ~ 10/16/11)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- FEMA has left the county. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's project specialist assigned to Mississippi County conducted an exit conference with county officials Thursday following the county commission meeting. "They've completed all the project worksheets," County Clerk Junior DeLay said during the meeting. "They'll be leaving this week."...
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Suit over 'Facebook law' set for February hearing
(State News ~ 10/16/11)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A Cole County judge has set Feb. 16 as a hearing date for the Missouri State Teachers Association's lawsuit against the state regarding the electronic communication portion of a bill signed in to law this summer. MSTA contends that the current language in the bill prohibits certain forms of one-on-one communication between teachers and students. The language problem prompted Gov. Jay Nixon to include the topic in his call for the legislative special session...
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More than 400 children attend Scott City Halloween carnival
(Local News ~ 10/16/11)
Laughter filled the Scott City Park on Saturday when more than 400 children attended a Halloween carnival sponsored by the Scott City Community Interactive Parks Program. SCIPP is the collaborative work of the Scott City Parks Department, the Scott City Women's Club and the Scott City Kiwanis Club. According to Parks Director Phyllis Crump, when the groups got together to brainstorm ways to improve their community, SCIPP was brought to life...
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Court grants divorce to wife of Dunklin County murder suspect
(Local News ~ 10/16/11)
KENNETT, Mo. -- The wife of a Dunklin County man accused of killing his 3-year-old neighbor has been granted a divorce. Early in September, following the arrest of Shawn Morgan, 43, of Senath, Mo., a petition for divorce and a request for a temporary restraining order were filed by his wife, also of Senath...
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$100,000 reward offered in Kansas City missing baby case
(State News ~ 10/16/11)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- An anonymous donor has offered a $100,000 reward for the return of a missing Kansas City baby or information that leads to the conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance, according to a security consultant who says the donor also hired him to get involved in the case...
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Farmington wins shootout over Central football team
(High School Sports ~ 10/16/11)
Farmington senior running back Connor Davault rushed for 176 yards and scored three touchdowns as Farmington opened district play with a 49-34 road win against Central.
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Chaffee football team rallies to beat St. Vincent
(High School Sports ~ 10/16/11)
Tyson Estes carried St. Vincent defenders into the end zone with less than a minute left to cap Chaffee's rally to open Class 1 District 2 action Friday.
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McElreath - Johnston
(Wedding ~ 10/16/11)
Paula Marie McElreath and Todd Alan Johnston were married Oct. 16, 2010, at Trinity Lutheran Church. The Rev. Douglas Breite performed the ceremony. James and Charlene McElreath of Cape Girardeau are parents of the bride. The groom is the son of Henry Johnston of Cape Girardeau...
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Beard - Foster
(Wedding ~ 10/16/11)
Laura Elizabeth Beard and Benjamin Ray Foster were married July 9, 2011, at First Baptist Church. The Rev. Brent Self of Arcadia Valley, Mo., performed the ceremony. Music was by Brent Foster of Dallas, Texas, brother of the groom. Parents of the couple are Daniel and Deborah Beard of Cape Girardeau and Michael and Mary Foster of Kennett, Mo...
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Keesee - Cowell
(Engagement ~ 10/16/11)
Bill and Crissy Keesee of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Ariel Keesee, to Specialist Ethan Adam Cowell. He is the son of Dale and Mary Dannenmueller of Kelso, Mo. Keesee is a 2010 graduate of Scott City High School. She is pursuing a bachelor's degree in criminal justice at Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at Ray's of Kelso...
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Roberts - Miller
(Engagement ~ 10/16/11)
Rob and Tina Roberts and Melba Taylor of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Nichole Roberts, to James Walter Miller. He is the son of Linda Miller of Jackson, and the late Raymond Miller. Roberts is a 2001 graduate of Jackson High School. She is a phlebotomist at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau...
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Buttrey - Carter
(Engagement ~ 10/16/11)
Beth and Charles Counts of Jackson and John Buttrey of San Antonio, Texas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Renea Buttrey, to Benjamin Matthew Carter, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Carolyn Carter of Tamms, Ill., and Robert Carter of Elco, Ill...
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Hobbs - 60 years
(Anniversary ~ 10/16/11)
BENTON, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Delano Hobbs of Benton recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a dinner at First General Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau. Hosts were their children and grandchildren. Approximately 150 guests attended the event...
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Buckner - 50 years
(Anniversary ~ 10/16/11)
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Buckner of Scott City celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner and dance Sept. 24, 2011, at the VFW Hall in Scott City. Hosts were their children and grandchildren. Guests attended from Missouri, Illinois and Texas. Special music was sent from Buckner's brother and sister-in-law who live in England...
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Diamond recovery: Monica left the hospital less than 24 hours after the surgery to continue her life
(Community ~ 10/16/11)
Monica Edmonds refuses to allow breast cancer to steal her life. Less than 24 hours after her double mastectomy, she left the St. Louis hospital and went home. During her Oct. 5 surgery doctors performed a mastectomy, attempting to save as much skin as possible. Later a plastic surgeon placed an expander in her chest at the mastectomy site to expand the skin and make room for implants in the future...
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Local women receive awards
(Community ~ 10/16/11)
Inez Statler, a member of Kage FCE Club since 1982, has received the State of Missouri "Heart of FCE" Award for 2011. The activities Inez has been a part of include Little Golden Books, Military Mail, Blankets for Autism, the Reading Program at Jefferson School and Red Cross Blood Drive Volunteer. ...
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US Bank makes donations
(Community ~ 10/16/11)
US Bank donated $1,200 to Habitat for Humanity in Cape Girardeau. The grant will help cover the construction cost of building a home for a low-income family. Pictured from left are executive director Jill Miller, Jim Ham and Kim Skrob with US Bank. US Bank donates to Jackson school foundation...
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Goldenrod's splash of yellow
(Column ~ 10/16/11)
Shown here is a natural bouquet of a native North American plant called goldenrod. The flowers of this plant are pollinated by insects. Its pollen is too heavy to be airborne for long or far. Although the seeds are light and dispersed by wind, goldenrod should not be blamed for causing "hay fever." Instead, another plant called ragweed which relies upon wind for pollination and blooms at the same time as goldenrod, is a major hay fever culprit. Goldenrod and ragweed often grow near one another...
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Pet of the week
(Community ~ 10/16/11)
Pet name: Sammy Owner: Debbie Knox Favorite activity: Sammy loves napping with her seven 4-week-old Alaskan maladors (half Lab, half Alaskan malamute). ...
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Baking 96,000 cookies for a cancer cure
(Community ~ 10/16/11)
Can you fight cancer with a cookie? How about 96,000 cookies? That was the genesis for the not-for-profit Cookies for Kids' Cancer, an initiative that was born when Gretchen Holt-Witt held a larger-than-life cookie fundraiser to bring in money for research into pediatric cancer, then realized that she'd found a great way to galvanize people into joining the fight...
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Shelters find ways to beat the Black Dog Syndrome
(Community ~ 10/16/11)
LOS ANGELES -- Shelter workers call it the "Black Dog Syndrome": Black dogs and cats are often the last to be adopted and the first to be euthanized. There are no statistics, but there's plenty of anecdotal evidence and many possible explanations, ranging from superstitions like the notion that black cats are bad luck, to a simple logistical problem: Black animals are hard to photograph well, and are therefore hard to advertise. ...
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Thank you, Billy Graham
(Community ~ 10/16/11)
In Cleveland's old Municipal Stadium (which no longer exists), I got saved during a Billy Graham revival as a child. I remember it was cold and that our seats were far, far away from where Dr. Graham was speaking. My recollection is that my coming to Jesus was mainly a flight from the devil. I recall Dr. Graham's words as the lakefront wind chilled me to the core: "If you would die tonight, do you know where you'll spend eternity?"...
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Surrender to God, and he'll give you what you need
(Community ~ 10/16/11)
I spend a lot of time telling God what I want. I don't always (or ever) ask God to give me what he knows I need, though. While it is so good to tell our Father our dreams, desires and every little thing that happens in our lives -- he wants to know about it all -- I think he wants more from us than that. He wants us to give our dreams, desires and every detail of our lives -- everything that matters most to us -- to him, trusting him to meet our needs...
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Thompson - Gendron
(Wedding ~ 10/16/11)
Kara Marie Thompson and Brandon Paul Gendron were married May 21, 2011, at New McKendree United Methodist Church in Jackson. John Rice performed the ceremony. Pianist was Linda Thompson of Jackson. Vocalist was Charlene Thompson of Columbia, Mo., sister-in-law of the bride...
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Students gain experience with Mingo Job Corps
(Community ~ 10/16/11)
PUXICO, Mo. -- September was an exceptionally busy month for Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. Located near Puxico, Mingo Job Corps is a residential educational and vocational training campus for young people ages 16 to 24 years. Nine students from the Carpentry Career Technical Training area were hand-selected to assist with the rebuilding of a U.S. ...
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Esquire Theater
(Editorial ~ 10/16/11)
For years people have entered Cape Girardeau's downtown to see a historic, though crumbling, Esquire Theater. But this week we learned that the theater, which hasn't shown a movie since the mid-80s, has been purchased and will be renovated. John Buckner, owner of the Broadway Esquire Entertainment Group, that purchased the theater, said that a $2.4 million plan will turn the 67-year-old building into a 500-seat art-house theater that will show independent movies and be a venue for student theater and cabaret.. ...
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Speak Out 10/16/11
(Speak Out ~ 10/16/11)
PERIODICALLY a movie comes along that can truly make a difference. That movie today is "Courageous" and is playing now at Town Plaza Theater. I encourage everyone to see it. I would like to thank the person who found my library card at Save-A-Lot and returned it to the library. Thank you...
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Prayer 10/16/11
(Prayer ~ 10/16/11)
Thank you, O Jesus, that through you we may be called sons and daughters of God. Amen.
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Appeals court blocks Alabama from checking student status under new law
(National News ~ 10/16/11)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Armando Cardenas says he has thought about leaving Alabama because of the possibility of being arrested as an illegal immigrant and the hostility he feels from residents. But now that a federal appeals court has sided with the Obama administration and dealt a blow to the state's toughest-in-the-nation immigration law, Cardenas said he will stay for at least a while longer...
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Federal health care overhaul law suffers first major casualty
(National News ~ 10/16/11)
WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration's signature health overhaul law, under assault by Republicans, has suffered its first major casualty -- a long-term care insurance plan. The program, expected to launch in 2012, had been dogged from the beginning by doubts over its financial solvency...
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Many ideas but little time for debt committee
(National News ~ 10/16/11)
WASHINGTON -- Conservative senators are urging the debt-cutting supercommittee to raise the eligibility age for Medicare and require many retirees to pay more. The top Senate Republican on defense is endorsing some of President Barack Obama's proposed benefit curbs for the military. Even farm state lawmakers are offering cuts to agriculture subsidies and food programs...
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Financial reports show disparity among GOP
(National News ~ 10/16/11)
WASHINGTON -- With just over a year left in the race for the White House, campaign finance reports released Saturday offered the first major picture into the haves and the have-nots among the Republican presidential candidates. Two of the top Republican contenders, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney and Texas Gov. ...
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Rioters hijack protests in Rome; police fire tear gas, water cannon
(National News ~ 10/16/11)
ROME -- Italian riot police fired tear gas and water cannons Saturday in Rome as violent protesters hijacked a peaceful demonstration against corporate greed, smashing bank windows, torching cars and hurling bottles. Elsewhere, hundreds of thousands nicknamed "the indignant" marched without incident in cities across Europe, as the "Occupy Wall Street" protests linked up with long-running demonstrations against European governments' austerity measures...
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American airstrike kills nine al-Qaida militants in Yemen
(International News ~ 10/16/11)
SANAA, Yemen -- The United States has raised the tempo in its war against al-Qaida in Yemen, killing nine of the terror group's militants in the second, high-profile airstrike in as many weeks. The dead in the late Friday night strike included the son of Anwar al-Awlaki, the prominent American-Yemeni militant killed in a Sept. 30 strike...
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Kenya plans to pursue militants in Somalia in response to kidnappings
(International News ~ 10/16/11)
NAIROBI, Kenya -- Signaling a stepped-up campaign against Somali militants, Kenya's top security chiefs said Saturday that Kenyan forces will pursue militants into Somalia, a response to a spate of attacks in which four Europeans have been kidnapped and one killed since September...
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Thousands rally in D.C. over jobs
(National News ~ 10/16/11)
WASHINGTON -- Thousands of Americans led by the Rev. Al Sharpton and other civic leaders rallied for easier access to jobs on Saturday as they gathered against the backdrop of the Washington Monument and marched to the new Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial...
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U.S. ventures into African conflict with 100 troops
(National News ~ 10/16/11)
WASHINGTON -- The United States is venturing into one of Africa's bloodiest conflicts, sending about 100 U.S. troops to central Africa to support a years-long fight against a guerrilla group accused of horrific atrocities. The Obama administration said the troops will advise, not engage in combat, unless forced to defend themselves...
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MoDOT: Heavier loads OK during levee work
(Local News ~ 10/16/11)
JEFFERSON CITY -- While construction is underway to repair levees in Southeast Missouri, the Missouri Department of Transportation will extend allowances for heavier-than-normal loads of sand and gravel used in these repairs on selected Missouri highways. ...
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Christopher Langley
(Obituary ~ 10/16/11)
Christopher Langley, 20, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011, at his home. He was born Jan. 20, 1991, at Tampa, Fla., to David and Tracey Langley. He was a member of Cape First Church in Cape Girardeau. Survivors include his paternal grandmother, Darlene Langley of Cape Girardeau; his father, David Langley of Kansas; his mother, Tracey Langley of Flordia; his paternal grandfather, Edward Langley of Rockford, Ill.; maternal grandparents Pat and Patty Eviston of Georgia; three brothers, Josh Langley of Cape Girardeau, Nicholas Langley of Kansas, Casey Wood of Georgia; four sisters, Lisa Langley and Christine Langley of Kansas, Megan Reynolds and Lisa Marie Langley of Georgia; one uncle, James Langley of Illinois; and a special aunt, Charlotte Winder of Jackson.. ...
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Vince Elfrink
(Obituary ~ 10/16/11)
Vince G. Elfrink, 52, of Hollister, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011, at his home. He was born Dec. 19, 1958, in Cape Girardeau, son of Norbert and Irene Elfrink. Survivors include his loving wife of 28 years, Jo Beth; a son, Joel, and wife Kelsie; a daughter, Micah; son, Luke; parents, Norbert and Irene of Benton, Mo.; three sisters, Diane Purdue, Carla and husband Jim Nall, Beverly Gean, all of Benton; several nieces and nephews...
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Margaret Mouser
(Obituary ~ 10/16/11)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. — Margaret Mouser, 72, of Marble Hill died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at her home. Arrangements are incomplete at Hutchings Funeral Chapel.
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Jane Holley
(Obituary ~ 10/16/11)
ST. LOUIS — Jane Holley, 53, of Chesterfield, Mo., passed away Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. Arrangements are incomplete at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
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Elaine Bolen
(Obituary ~ 10/16/11)
Elaine M. Bolen, 81, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, at her home. Arrangements incomplete at Ford and Sons Funeral Home.
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Birth 10/16/11
(Births ~ 10/16/11)
Daughter to Josh Ree and Rachel Lynn Penfield of Chaffee, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 4:46 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, 2011. Name, Ava Nicole. Weight, 6 pounds, 3 ounces. First child. Mrs. Penfield is the former Rachel Palisch, daughter of Clayton and Susan Palisch of Scott City. She is owner of Penfield Trucking, LLC. Penfield is the son of Lindy and Susan Coleman of Jackson and Norval Penfield of Cape Girardeau. He is a project manager with Joe Grojean Excavating...
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Route WW to close for pipe replacement
(Local News ~ 10/16/11)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Route WW between county roads 412 and 436 in Stoddard County will be closed Tuesday while Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a pipe beneath the road. Weather permitting, the work will be done from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The work zone will be marked with signs. For more information, contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center at 888-275-6636...
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Ribbon cutting set for Route AB extension
(Local News ~ 10/16/11)
The Missouri Department of Transportation and Cape Girardeau County Commission will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday to celebrate the completion of the extension of Route AB in Cape Girardeau County. The ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of highways 25 and 77. ...
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Man arrested in Grassy burglary
(Local News ~ 10/16/11)
GRASSY, Mo. -- A Bollinger County man has been arrested on charges of burglary, property damage and stealing. Eric Castulik, 25, reportedly broke into Liz's County Store in Grassy on Tuesday. The store owner reported several items and about $300 stolen. He also reported an estimated $800 in property damage...
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Meat at Pocahontas plant ordered to be destroyed
(Local News ~ 10/16/11)
Tests conducted at the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory indicated chicken and pork products from Reis Meat Processing in Pocahontas contained abnormally high bacteria levels. The Missouri Department of Health initiated its investigation into meats processed at Reis after a routine inspection by the Department of Agriculture's Meat Inspection Program revealed several sanitation violations Sept. 30...
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Club news 10/16/11
(Community News ~ 10/16/11)
The New McKendree United Methodist Women met Tuesday in the church fellowship hall with a covered dish dinner. The business meeting was opened with the reciting of the UMW Purpose. The minutes were read by Gale King, secretary, and Marilyn Fronabarger, treasurer, reviewed the treasurer's report. They were approved as read...
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FYI 10/16/11
(Community ~ 10/16/11)
The Mobile Vet Center from Memphis, Tenn., will be coming to the outpatient clinic at 3051 William St. in Cape Girardeau from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. The event is part of the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center's "Homeless Stand-Down." A "stand-down" is a term used in combat, when tired troops are taken from the front lines to relative safety, and fed, clothed and showered. ...
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School menus Oct. 17 to 21
(Menus ~ 10/16/11)
Cape Girardeau Elementary MONDAY--Chicken nuggets or turkey & cheese on bun, chicken & herb rice, apple sections. TUESDAY--Crispito with nacho cheese sauce or ham & cheese on bun, candied carrots, pears. WEDNESDAY--Vegetable beef soup with toasted cheese, peanut butter or peanut butter & jelly sandwich or turkey & cheese on bun, fresh veggies & ranch dressing, pineapple...
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Jackson police and fire reports 10/16/11
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/16/11)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Firefighters responded to the following call Friday:...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 10/16/11
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/16/11)
Firefighters responded to the following call Wednesday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 10/16/11
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/16/11)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWIs The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWIs...
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Adopt Oscar
(Community ~ 10/16/11)
Oscar is a 3-year-old cat who has really come out of his shell and has a loving personality. Besides, he is irresistible! For more information, contact Safe Harbor at 243-9823.
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Adopt Josie
(Community ~ 10/16/11)
Josie is a 6 month old beagle/boxer mix. She is sweet and playful. Josie is available for adoption at the Humane Society, 334-5837
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U.S. drops plans to keep troops in Iraq
(International News ~ 10/16/11)
BAGHDAD -- The U.S. is abandoning plans to keep U.S. troops in Iraq past a year-end withdrawal deadline, The Associated Press has learned. The decision to pull out fully by January will effectively end more than eight years of U.S. involvement in the Iraq war, despite ongoing concerns about its security forces and the potential for instability...
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Women strengthen ministry roles at church conference
(Local News ~ 10/16/11)
Sharing in faith and fellowship, women from many areas of Christian ministry gathered this weekend to rejuvenate their minds and hearts. Christ Church of the Heartland in Cape Girardeau, host of the first Heart to Heart Women in Ministry Conference, welcomed members of several denominations to participate in the conference sessions and music Friday evening and Saturday. The conference attracted women throughout the region...
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Jackson football team drops district opener to Poplar Bluff
(High School Sports ~ 10/16/11)
The Poplar Bluff Mules defeated Jackson 45-27 in the Class 4 District 1 opener for both teams.
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University of Missouri football team clobbers Iowa State on homecoming
(College Sports ~ 10/16/11)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- James Franklin accounted for five touchdowns. He got humbled a bit, too. Franklin threw three touchdown passes and ran for two scores for Missouri in a 52-17 rout of Iowa State in the Tigers' 100th homecoming game Saturday. He was intercepted twice, and one of them was returned for a score...
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Undefeated Packers on guard against Rams
(Professional Sports ~ 10/16/11)
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Green Bay Packers are 5-0, but haven't yet played anything approaching a perfect game on defense. They probably don't have to be at their best to beat the winless St. Louis Rams today. Just don't expect anybody at Lambeau Field to say so...
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Cardinals sit a win away from World Series
(Professional Sports ~ 10/16/11)
MILWAUKEE -- Shaun Marcum thinks people really want to see two aces face off in Game 7 with the NL pennant on the line. He can go a long way to forcing that matchup with a strong effort today. Marcum will get the ball for Milwaukee when it faces Edwin Jackson and St. Louis in the league championship series, with the Brewers trailing 3-2 in the best-of-seven series. If the Brewers win, Yovani Gallardo would pitch against Chris Carpenter on Monday night...
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Sikeston football team flattens Perryville
(High School Sports ~ 10/16/11)
The Perryville football team lost to Perryville 58-0 in Class 4 District 1 action.
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Leopold volleyball team defeated Meadow Heights for Mississippi Valley Conference tourney title
(High School Sports ~ 10/16/11)
The Leopold volleyball team beat Meadow Heights 25-23, 25-23 in the Mississippi Valley Conference tournament championship match.
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Notre Dame boys soccer team edges Perryville 1-0
(High School Sports ~ 10/16/11)
Jonathan Lynch scored the game's lone goal in the Notre Dame boys soccer team's 1-0 win over Perryville.
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Scheible breaks Southeast Missouri State football program's total yardage record
(College Sports ~ 10/16/11)
RICHMOND, Ky. -- Southeast Missouri State senior quarterback Matt Scheible reached several significant milestones during Saturday's 41-17 loss at Eastern Kentucky. But Scheible didn't feel all that good about it after he uncharacteristically threw three interceptions. One was returned for a touchdown...
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Southeast Missouri State roundup: Redhawks soccer team solidifies hold on first place in OVC
(College Sports ~ 10/16/11)
News from the world of Southeast Missouri State athletics.
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High school roundup: Notre Dame volleyball team grabs title at Festus tourney
(High School Sports ~ 10/16/11)
All the scores from Saturday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.
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Scott City football team falls to Herculaneum in district opener
(High School Sports ~ 10/16/11)
Senior Austin Atchley hauled in two touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough in Scott City's 22-14 loss to Herculaneum to open Class 2 District 2 football action.
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Out of the past 10/16/11
(Out of the Past ~ 10/16/11)
Overall crime was up in September in Cape Girardeau; according to the police department, nine of 16 categories listed in the report saw increases when compared to statistics from 1985; assaults more than doubled last month. The board that will determine operation policies of the Southeast Missouri State University-Cape Girardeau multipurpose building meets for the first time since June 17 and stresses a need for the city council to decide as soon as possible on a suggested name for the facility...
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Cape Girardeau County Archives to scan family Bibles
(Community ~ 10/16/11)
Are you the keeper of an old family Bible? The John Guild Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and the Cape Girardeau County Archives are teaming up to help preserve local history by digitizing old family Bible records. Bibles published before 1910 are being sought for the project...
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Teaching students and teachers the benefits of capitalism
(Column ~ 10/16/11)
"For over a hundred years," F.A. Hayek wrote in 1961, "we have been exhorted to embrace socialism because it would give us more goods. Since it has so lamentably failed to achieve this … we are now urged to adopt it because more goods after all are not important."...
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Two women arrested on drug charges
(Local News ~ 10/16/11)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Two women were arrested Tuesday after the manager of the Woodland Inn in Marble Hill found a methamphetamine pipe while cleaning one of the rooms and called police. The Marble Hill Police Department later arrested Michelle R. Lewis, 36, and Chastity D. Abbit, 31, on charges of possession of methamphetamine, less than 35 grams of marijuana and marijuana and methamphetamine paraphernalia...
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