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Winter vacation? Here are some choices
(Community ~ 01/19/14)
1. Always at the top of my places to visit is New York City. The city is good any time of year, except August when it's like being on the wrong side of an air conditioner -- hot, humid, sticky and smelly. 2. Omaha, Neb. An odd choice, I know, but it's where my family is, and it's a nice mid-size city with stuff. ...
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Four by Four 1/19/14
(Community ~ 01/19/14)
1. Finish this sentence: As I get older, the more I realize... 2. What's your favorite article of clothing and why? 3. What's the one thing Cape Girardeau as a community/city could do that you think would be an improvement and why? 4. At the end of a really long day, what do you like to do and why?...
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Southeast Missouri State men's basketball team grabs needed road win at Tennessee Tech
(College Sports ~ 01/19/14)
After starting the Ohio Valley Conference season with a 1-4 record, Southeast Missouri State men's basketball coach Dickey Nutt talked with his team and told them that everybody, including himself, needed to look in the mirror and think about what they could do better and what changes they could make to help the team...
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Autopsy today may determine how woman found in car died
(Local News ~ 01/19/14)
An autopsy today may tell how a Jackson woman died after her body was found Friday in a vehicle submerged in the Mississippi River. Authorities discovered the body of Autumn D. Vinson, 62, in a Pontiac Bonneville submerged in five to six feet of water east of the Red Star boat access area, the Cape Girardeau Police Department reported...
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Dentist wins top honor at Jackson chamber banquet
(Local News ~ 01/19/14)
Several Jackson businesses and individuals were recognized Friday at the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce and the Jackson Industrial Development Company's annual banquet. The banquet, at the Bavarian Halle, featured the presentation of yearly awards to stand-out individuals and businesses of Jackson. More than 400 attended...
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Swan's bill seeks quarterly reviews of abortion facilities
(State News ~ 01/19/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- An abortion facility in Missouri would need to be inspected at least four times annually under a measure sponsored by a Cape Girardeau lawmaker. The legislation, sponsored by Cape Girardeau Republican Kathy Swan, has more than 100 co-sponsors, including the House speaker and majority leader. The bill number is HB1478...
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Man who touted Esquire Theater project opens restaurant in Ironton
(Local News ~ 01/19/14)
IRONTON, Mo. -- John Buckner, a hopeful entrepreneur who touted well-publicized dreams of renovating and restoring Cape Girardeau's Esquire Theater and then embarked on a failed restaurant that closed after just three weeks, opened a restaurant in Ironton, Mo., on Friday...
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Missouri House Speaker lays out agenda during Cape visit
(Local News ~ 01/19/14)
Missouri House of Representatives Speaker Tim Jones on Friday in Cape Girardeau touted a "broad-based agenda" for the current state legislative session. Jones, a Republican from Eureka, Mo., appeared at Holiday Inn Express before a crowd of about 30 people to outline what he has dubbed his "4G" legislative agenda. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 01/19/14)
Today is Sunday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2014. There are 346 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 19, 1807, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee was born in Westmoreland County, Va. On this date: In 1764, John Wilkes was expelled from the British Parliament for seditious libel and obscenity (the former charge was for criticizing a speech delivered by King George III; the latter, for penning a pornographic parody of Alexander Pope's "Essay on Man")...
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Mayfield - Abbott
(Wedding ~ 01/19/14)
Lindsey Jo Mayfield and Dylan Lee Abbott were married Sept. 21, 2013, at Little Whitewater Baptist Church in Patton, Mo. The Rev. Donald Slatton performed the ceremony. Pianist was Adam Walker of Patton. The bride is the daughter of Randy Mayfield of Sedgewickville, Mo., and the late Carol Mayfield. The groom is the son of Harry and Jackie Abbott of Old Appleton...
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Crump - Wright
(Wedding ~ 01/19/14)
Sarah Kaylyn Crump and Van Jonathan Wright were married Sept. 28, 2013, at the Water's Edge in Gordonville. The Rev. Joe McCullough performed the ceremony. Laura and Scott Ryan of Cape Girardeau, sister and brother-in-law of the bride, were violinist and guitarist, respectively...
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Aufdenberg - Essner
(Wedding ~ 01/19/14)
Denise Elizabeth Aufdenberg and Anton Gordon Essner were married July 6, 2013, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso, Mo. The Rev. Oliver Clavin and the Rev. William Hennecke Jr. performed the ceremony. Organist was Hope Essner and soloists were Madeline Essner and Walter Seyer, all of Kelso...
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Sauerwein - Gerlach
(Wedding ~ 01/19/14)
Megan Elizabeth Sauerwein and Tyler Lee Gerlach were married June 22, 2013, at Hanover Lutheran Church. The Rev. Tony Kobak performed the ceremony. Organist was Rob Gerlach of Round Rock, Texas. Soloist was Cindy Youngren of Peoria, Ill. The bride is the daughter of Susan Sauerwein of Bunker Hill, Ill., and the late Earl Sauerwein. The groom is the son of Terry and Kim Gerlach of Cape Girardeau...
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Abner - Asher
(Engagement ~ 01/19/14)
Chris and Tammy Duenne of Bell City, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney Suzane Abner, to Ryan Paul Asher, both of Jackson. He is the son of Ronnie and Patti Asher of Jackson. Whitney is a 2004 graduate of Bell City High School. She received an associate's degree from Shawnee College, and a bachelor's degree from Independence University. She is employed at Major Brands in Cape Girardeau...
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Kidd - Mier
(Engagement ~ 01/19/14)
Kenneth and Mary Kidd of Chaffee, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Jane Kidd, to Kevin Christopher Mier. He is the son of Debra and Andy Brown of Millersville and Chris Mier of Scott City. Jessica is a 2008 graduate of Delta High School. She received a bachelor's degree in communication disorders from Southeast Missouri State University in 2012, and expects to receive a master's degree in communication disorders in May...
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Fowler - Graves
(Engagement ~ 01/19/14)
Tom Fowler and Lori Fowler of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Paige Alexandra "Alex" Fowler, to Kevin James Graves. He is the son of Charles Graves and Kathryn Graves of Webster Groves, Mo. Alex is a 2009 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in history from Truman State University in 2013, and expects to receive a master's degree in special education from Truman in May...
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Frye - 60 Years
(Anniversary ~ 01/19/14)
Mr. and Mrs. John Grant Frye of Scott City celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner Jan. 9, 2014, at their home. Frye and Irma Brunke were married Jan. 9, 1954, at Eisleben Lutheran Church in Scott City. They have five children, Patty Schiwitz, Donna Essner, John Frye (deceased), Mike Frye and Debbie Kolkmeier. They have 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren...
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Grebing - 60 years
(Anniversary ~ 01/19/14)
FROHNA, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Grebing of Frohna celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a dinner Dec. 22, 2013, at Kimbeland Country Cub in Jackson. Grebing and Helen Weinhold were married Dec. 20, 1953, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Frohna...
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A bird that drinks tree sap
(Community ~ 01/19/14)
The yellow-bellied sapsucker is one of four species of small- to medium-sized woodpeckers known as sapsuckers to live in North America. It is the only sapsucker to show up regularly in Southeast Missouri. Most of the year, this little bird lives in northeastern parts of the U. S. and Canada, where it nests and raises its young. But this bird migrates south for winter and can at that time be found in the Southeast Missouri woods...
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FYI - 1/19/14
(Community ~ 01/19/14)
The Heartland Writers Guild will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the Steck House, 210 Washington St. in Jackson. The program will include Jerry Ford, musician and author. Those interested in writing and being published are welcome attend. Jackson features afternoon of dance...
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Run-Ride for Ragan raises $15,000
(Community ~ 01/19/14)
The Run-Ride for Ragan Biathlon, held in October, raised $15,000 for the Southeast Cancer Patient Experience Fund to support mammography services for early detection of breast cancer. The Java Joggers organized the event in honor of the late Ragan Ward Neilson, a Cape Girardeau native and the daughter of Dr. Robert and Barb Ward. Ragan died of breast cancer in October 2007 at the age of 32...
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Endowed scholarship at Southeast
(Community ~ 01/19/14)
The Richard and Kathleen Larsen Black Endowed Scholarship has been established through the Southeast Missouri University Foundation. Richard Black of Farmington, Mo., made a $10,000 gift to establish the scholarship. His gift will be matched with an additional $10,000 through a university matching gift program...
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Caramels for a cause
(Community ~ 01/19/14)
Cheryl Reinagel of Kelso, along with some friends, sold homemade caramels to raise money for the Dig for Life Program at Saint Francis Medical Center, which provides mammograms for women who otherwise could not afford them. The group sold more than 2,000 caramels and raised $1,900 to help women detect breast cancer earlier...
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Super blender - like having a Ferrari in the kitchen
(Column ~ 01/19/14)
Did you hear about the chef who put his iPhone in the blender? He was trying to make Apple juice. That cook is either one of the dumbest culinary school graduates ever -- or, perhaps, like most professional chefs, he has a Vitamix. The Vitamix and similar high-powered blenders easily will pulverize an iPhone or, for that matter, just about anything put into them. ...
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Bake or pan sauté meats for a healthier lifestyle
(Column ~ 01/19/14)
Pan frying or baking protein meats is the best cooking option over deep frying. At our house, I don't fry anything anymore, and haven't for many years. We bake and pan sauté almost everything. Here are a couple of recipes you might like to try if you are still frying fish or chicken. Not only for the health benefit, but I don't like the mess that comes with frying...
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Adopt Maybelline
(Community ~ 01/19/14)
Maybelline is a 1-year-old female boxer. She is very sweet. For more information, call The Humane Society at 334-5837. ...
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Adopt Ma Me
(Community ~ 01/19/14)
Ma me is an extremely nice Siamese mix who is declawed on all four feet. She has a gentle personality and was surrendered due to her owners' having a new baby. For more information, call Safe Harbor at 243-9823. ...
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Pet of the week
(Community ~ 01/19/14)
Pet Name: Buddy Owner: Ben Tully Favorite activity: Catching snowballs. Name: Buddy Owner: Ben Tully...
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His words turned heads; his deeds saved souls
(Community ~ 01/19/14)
Getting people's attention, in a world full of distractions, calls for creative strategies. At one time in our nation's history, when traffic moved more slowly on two-lane roads before the advent of the interstate highway system, a particular company found a way to get motorists to take note of its product...
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Sharing our abundant blessings
(Community ~ 01/19/14)
The other day I came across a quote by St. Basil the Great that says, "The bread you store up belongs to the hungry; the cloak that lies in your chest belongs to the naked; the gold you have hidden in the ground belong to the poor." This quote speaks to the detachment I want to have toward material things. ...
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Message of salvation: Love is the universal language'
(Community ~ 01/19/14)
St. Paul Lutheran Church hosts rummage sale to raise funds to support its mission trips to Guatemala By Bob Campbell Southeast Missourian There would appear to be few, if any, similarities between Jackson and Los Limones, Zacapa, Guatemala, but members of a St. Paul Lutheran Church mission team found some they will long remember during nine days there last July...
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Club news 1-19-14
(Community News ~ 01/19/14)
At the last chapter meeting of John Guild Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Morgan Meyr Lake was nominated to stand for election as Missouri state regent. She is currently serving as state vice regent. She has served as state recording secretary and state treasurer. ...
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School menus Jan. 20-25
(Menus ~ 01/19/14)
MONDAY & TUESDAY--No classes. WEDNESDAY--Spaghetti with meat sauce & cheese breadstick, green beans or cherry tomatoes or baby carrots, mixed fruit cup. THURSDAY--Barbecued rib on bun, blackeye peas or cherry tomatoes or baby carrots, peaches...
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Holder - Keesee
(Wedding ~ 01/19/14)
Rebecca Lynn Holder and Wade Robert Keesee were married Oct. 5, 2013, in Kelso, Mo. Tommy Miller performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Terry and Sandy Holder of Scott City and Tami Holder of Oak Ridge. The groom is the son of Monty and Michelle Keesee of Scott City...
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Many remain wary of West Virginia water as smell lingers
(National News ~ 01/19/14)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The smell lingers -- the slightly sweet, slightly bitter odor of a chemical that contaminated the water supply of West Virginia's capital more than a week ago. It creeps out of faucets and shower heads. It wafts from the Elk River, the site of the spill. Sometimes it hangs in the nighttime air...
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New law blocks horse slaughter
(National News ~ 01/19/14)
SANTA FE, N.M. -- The resumption of commercial horse slaughter in the U.S. was blocked Friday as President Barack Obama signed a budget measure that withholds money for required federal inspections of the slaughtering process. Although the law provides temporary funding for the federal government, it stops the Agriculture Department from spending money for inspections necessary for slaughterhouses to ship horse meat and eventually export it to overseas consumers...
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Mayor says Christie aides tied hurricane funds to project
(National News ~ 01/19/14)
TRENTON, N.J. -- The Christie administration withheld millions of dollars in Superstorm Sandy recovery grants from a New Jersey city because its mayor refused to sign off on a politically connected commercial development, the mayor said Saturday...
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Executions in Ohio have unclear future
(National News ~ 01/19/14)
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio's latest experience with putting an inmate to death raises new questions about the ability of states to carry out executions in constitutional fashion. A gasping, snorting Dennis McGuire took 26 minutes to die after the chemicals began flowing Thursday -- the longest execution of the 53 carried out in Ohio since capital punishment resumed 15 years ago, according to an analysis...
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Nut farmers band together to fight theft
(National News ~ 01/19/14)
ESCALON, Calif. -- The soaring value of California's nut crops is attracting a new breed of thieves who have been making off with the pricey commodities by the truckload, recalling images of cattle rustlers of bygone days. This harvest season in the Central Valley, thieves cut through a fence and hauled off $400,000 in walnuts. ...
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Chemical spill becomes latest case of coal tainting U.S. waters
(National News ~ 01/19/14)
WASHINGTON -- The chemical spill that contaminated water for hundreds of thousands in West Virginia was the latest and most high-profile case of coal sullying the nation's waters. For decades, chemicals and waste from the coal industry have tainted hundreds of waterways and groundwater supplies, spoiling private wells, shutting down fishing and rendering streams virtually lifeless, according to an analysis of federal environmental data...
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Inspectors arrive in Iran to monitor nuclear deal
(International News ~ 01/19/14)
Associated Press ~ TEHRAN, Iran -- A team of international inspectors arrived in Iran on Saturday ahead of the Islamic Republic opening its nuclear program as part of a landmark deal struck with world powers to limit its uranium enrichment in exchange for sanctions being eased...
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Suicide attack on Afghan restaurant kills 21
(International News ~ 01/19/14)
KABUL, Afghanistan -- A Taliban attack against a popular Kabul restaurant killed 21 people, officials said Saturday, in the deadliest attack against foreign civilians since the war began nearly 13 years ago. The dead from Friday's assault against La Taverna du Liban included 13 foreigners and eight Afghans, all civilians, in an attack that could mark a pivot point for international organizations operating in Kabul. ...
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Iranian diplomat killed in Yemen
(International News ~ 01/19/14)
SANAA, Yemen -- Gunmen killed an Iranian diplomat in a drive-by shooting in Yemen's capital Saturday, security and medical officials said, the latest attack on Iran's diplomatic corps in the Middle East in recent months. Iranian state television announced Ali Asghar Asadi, Iran's economic attaché in Sanaa, was "martyred." The broadcast said Asadi was attacked while driving and suffered four gunshot wounds to the chest and stomach. It did not elaborate...
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Pope Benedict defrocked 400 priests
(International News ~ 01/19/14)
VATICAN CITY -- In his last two years as pope, Benedict XVI defrocked nearly 400 priests for raping and molesting children, more than twice as many as the two years that preceded a 2010 explosion of sex abuse cases in Europe and beyond, according to a document obtained Friday and an analysis of Vatican statistics...
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Plan covers some, not all NSA spying
(National News ~ 01/19/14)
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama's orders to change some U.S. surveillance practices put the burden on Congress to deal with a national security controversy that has alarmed Americans and outraged foreign allies. Yet he avoided major action on the practice of sweeping up billions of phone, email and text messages from across the globe...
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Headlines don't tell complete story on crime
(Editorial ~ 01/19/14)
If you start listing the high-profile crimes that have happened in recent years, it's easy to get the wrong impression. There have been some big crimes in our region: murders and homicides; bank robberies, murder-suicides, big fraud cases and even some bizarre and less-serious crimes that got some buzz -- a woman stealing artwork in broad daylight from McDonald's being just one example...
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Speak Out 1/19/14
(Speak Out ~ 01/19/14)
I just read the article about the Cape Senior Center and mobile meals. My parents are homebound and receive the meals. They truly appreciate the meals and all those who make it happen. We are very thankful for all those involved, especially the volunteers. May the Lord bless and keep you all...
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Fern McElroy
(Obituary ~ 01/19/14)
Fern E. McElroy, 91, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, at Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau. She was born Aug. 27, 1922, in Marionville, Mo., to Fred W. and Lulu V. McClard Scheper. She and Lloyd O. McElroy Jr. were married Dec. 7, 1945, at Cape Girardeau. He died March 19, 2011...
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Jimmie Tucker Jr.
(Obituary ~ 01/19/14)
Jimmie Tucker Jr., 84, of Cape Girardeau died Jan. 17, 2014, at Southeast Hospital. Born on Oct. 29, 1929, in Paducah, Ky., he was the son of James A. and Jane Wood Tucker. On July 11, 1951, he married Joyce Jean Small in Evansville, Ind. He worked many years for Chrysler Automobile Manufacturing, retiring as a quality control engineer. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War...
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Joseph Frey Jr.
(Obituary ~ 01/19/14)
Joseph Cecil "J.C." Frey Jr., 92, died Jan. 16, 2014, at Methodist North Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. today at Munford Funeral Home, Munford Chapel, in Munford, Tenn. He was a retired riverboat captain on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers for 49 years...
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Anita Williams
(Obituary ~ 01/19/14)
Anita T. Williams, 85, of Cape Girardeau passed away Friday, Jan. 17, 2014, at Ratliff Care Center. She was born April 17, 1928, in Cape Girardeau to the late Otto and Leona Haas Wulfers. Anita was a lifetime member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Cape and worked as a secretary for Missouri Utilities...
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Henry Copeland
(Obituary ~ 01/19/14)
Henry "Jake" Copeland, 89, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, peacefully in his sleep at his home. He was born April 17, 1924, in McClure, Ill., one of ten children to the late Charles and Mary Simpkins Copeland. He was preceded in death by all nine siblings...
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Births 1/19/14
(Births ~ 01/19/14)
Daughter to Joseph William and Lesley Susan Meyerott of Rolla, Mo., Phelps County Regional Medical Center, 5:24 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, 2013. Name, Josephine Susan "Josie." Weight, 8 pounds, 2 ounces. Third child, second daughter. Mrs. Meyerott is the former Lesley Bridges, daughter of Tom and Kathy Bridges of St. Louis, formerly of Cape Girardeau. Meyerott is the son of Bob Meyerott and Kim Cliffe of St. Louis...
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Herman Foster
(Obituary ~ 01/19/14)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Herman Wayne Foster, 69, of Perryville died Friday, Jan. 17, 2014, at his residence in Perryville. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until time of service Monday at Young and Sons Funeral Home The funeral will be at noon Monday, with the Rev. Milton Ryan, CM, officiating. Burial will be in Home Cemetery...
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Arthur Poorman
(Obituary ~ 01/19/14)
BONNE TERRE, Mo. -- Arthur Lee Poorman, 76, of Bonne Terre passed away Jan. 17, 2014, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Desloge, Mo. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, with the Rev. Derrick Meek officiating...
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Cape Girardeau police report 1/19/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/19/14)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Thefts Property damage Miscellaneous Southeast Missouri State University The Department of Public Safety released the following item. Theft The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt...
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Council agenda 1/19/14
(Local News ~ 01/19/14)
City hall 401 Independence St. Study session, 5 p.m. Tuesday No action will be taken during the study session. Items for discussion Items for discussion Presentations Pertinent address: 401 Independence St., Cape Girardeau, Mo...
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Charles Hopkins
(Obituary ~ 01/19/14)
Charles F. Hopkins, 93, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, at Chateau Girardeau. McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau is in charge of arrangements.
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Loretta Crites
(Obituary ~ 01/19/14)
Loretta P. Crites, 99, of Whitewater passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, at Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Jan. 4, 1915, in Whitewater, daughter of Louis and Mary Jane Hedge Rhodes. She and Arnold Francis Crites were married Aug. 22, 1940. He passed away April 25, 1989...
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Lillian Hitt
(Obituary ~ 01/19/14)
Lillian M. Hitt, 102, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, at Ratliff Care Center. She was born April 13, 1911, in Cape Girardeau County, to William and Rosena Suedekum Rau. She and Harry Hitt were married April 8, 1933, at Zion Lutheran Church in Gordonville. He preceded her in death Dec. 22, 1951...
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Louise Billingsley
(Obituary ~ 01/19/14)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Louise Franciska Cutliph Wild Billingsley, 92, of Cairo had been living with her son, John and his wife Annie Wild in Surprise, Ariz. Both are registered nurses. She died there while in their care, with John holding her hand. She had been ill for quite a while...
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Ernest Beussink
(Obituary ~ 01/19/14)
Ernest H. Beussink, 85, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, at Missouri Veterans Home. He was born March 13, 1928, in Leopold, Mo., son of Henry John and Mary VanDerMierden Beussink. He and Irene Rosena Wubker were married July 1, 1950. Ernest was drafted into military service Nov. 22, 1950. He completed U.S. Army basic training at Fort Sill, Okla. He joined Patton's 2nd Armored Division in Germany, patrolling the East German border. He was honorably discharged Sept. 13, 1952...
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Mildred Yount
(Obituary ~ 01/19/14)
Mildred Georgia Yount, 90, of Cape Girardeau passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, at Chateau Girardeau. She was born Oct. 24, 1923, in Leadwood, Mo., daughter of Lemuel and Anna L. Ketcherside. She and William Donald Yount were married Aug. 25, 1943. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in 2013...
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Prayer 1-19
(Prayer ~ 01/19/14)
O Lord Jesus, thank you for the gift of eternal life through you. Amen.
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Kelly girls top Charleston for third at Scott-Miss. tournament
(High School Sports ~ 01/19/14)
By SCOTT ROSCOVIUS ~ Special to the Missourian MORLEY, Mo. -- The Kelly and Charleston girls basketball teams combined for 32 fouls, 41 free-throw attempts and 28 turnovers Friday night. And that was just the first half. It was obvious the team that adapted to the flow of the game would win, and Kelly did just that, outscoring Charleston 22-7 in the third period on its way to a 79-54 victory in the third-place game of the Scott-Mississippi Conference Tournament at Scott County Central High School.. ...
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Scott County Central girls claim Scott-Miss. tournament crown
(High School Sports ~ 01/19/14)
SCC finally defeated Oran 62-57 in the teams' third meeting this season
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Unveiling begins for Semoball Awards finalists
(High School Sports ~ 01/19/14)
The inaugural Semoball Awards banquet doesn't take place until June, but it's already time to find out which high school athletes will be honored at the event as finalists in their respective sports. Athletes from 19 sports will be honored as Semoball Awards finalists at the event. The announcement begins today with the football offense finalists highlighted on semoball.com/awards and in newspapers across the region...
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High school roundup: Notre Dame girls encounter first loss at Cor Jesu Academy
(High School Sports ~ 01/19/14)
All the local high school events reported Friday to the Southeast Missourian.
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High school roundup: Jackson wrestlers win St. Charles West meet
(High School Sports ~ 01/19/14)
All the local high school events reported Saturday to the Southeast Missourian.
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Southeast Missouri State gymnasts place second at Penn St. quad
(College Sports ~ 01/19/14)
The Southeast Missouri State gymnastics team appears to have gotten its nerves out after its first meet a week ago. The Redhawks finished second in the Penn State quad meet Saturday with a score of 193.80, which is a 1.505 point improvement upon their first meet...
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Jay, Bourjos agree to one-year deals with Cardinals
(Professional Sports ~ 01/19/14)
ST. LOUIS -- The Cardinals agreed to one-year contracts Friday with outfielders Jon Jay and Peter Bourjos, leaving infielder Daniel Descalso as the team's final player in salary arbitration. Jay receives a raise from $524,000 to $3.25 million and Bourjos from $512,500 to $1.2 million...
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Missouri defeats Alabama on hardwood
(Professional Sports ~ 01/19/14)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Jabari Brown knows there are ups and downs in basketball. So after Missouri lost two of three, including a 78-75 setback at Vanderbilt on Thursday, the junior guard told his teammates not to get frustrated. "It's just a mental thing," Brown said after scoring 24 points in the Tigers' 68-47 win against Alabama on Saturday. "We've been around for a few years so we know. It's the grind. You're not going to win every game...
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Ducks hand Blues second straight loss at home, 3-2
(Professional Sports ~ 01/19/14)
ST. LOUIS -- Ryan Getzlaf scored his 25th goal, and rookie Frederik Andersen made 34 saves as the Anaheim Ducks got back to their winning ways with a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night. Anaheim, which had an eight-game winning streak snapped Friday in Chicago, has won 19 of 21. The Ducks have won nine of their last 11 on the road and lead the NHL with 79 points. They are 20-0-2 at home...
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Wainwright excited about Wacha's future
(Professional Sports ~ 01/19/14)
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis starter Adam Wainwright understands if Cardinal fans believe Michael Wacha is the future. Even though Wainwright finished 19-9 last season with a 2.94 ERA, second in the Cy Young balloting, he knows why there is so much buzz about Wacha...
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‘American Hustle' captures top honor at SAG Awards
(Entertainment ~ 01/19/14)
David O. Russell's "American Hustle" won the Screen Actors Guild award for outstanding cast, setting up the con-artist comedy as the film to beat at the Academy Awards. The other nominees Saturday night at the ceremony at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium were "12 Years a Slave," "Dallas Buyers Club," "August: Osage County" and "Lee Daniels' The Butler." Because actors make up the largest branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the SAG Awards are considered one of the most predictive tea leaves of the Oscars.. ...
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Missouri lawmakers shift approach on college funding
(State News ~ 01/19/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri lawmakers scrapped a proposal that would penalize university budgets for failing to meet certain performance goals and instead plan to reward them for good performance during years the state can afford to increase higher education funding...
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Death-row inmate accuses state of improperly storing drug
(State News ~ 01/19/14)
ST. LOUIS -- Missouri's prison system is improperly storing expired doses of a new lethal injection drug provided by an Oklahoma pharmacy not licensed in Missouri, attorneys for a death row inmate facing execution this month said in a complaint filed Friday...
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Southwest pilots confused by wrong airport's lights
(State News ~ 01/19/14)
WASHINGTON -- Southwest Airlines pilots who recently landed at the wrong airport in Missouri have told investigators they were confused by the small airport's runway lights, believing it to be a larger airport in nearby Branson, Mo., the National Transportation Safety Board said Friday...
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Out of the past 1/19/14
(Out of the Past ~ 01/19/14)
Cape Girardeau Fire Department training officer David Suttles will be leaving next month to become a deputy chief for fire safety inspections with the Missouri fire marshal's office in Jefferson City. Southeast Missouri State University women's basketball coach Ed Arnzen has received a note of confidence in the form of a new, three-year contract...
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Southeast Misourian player of the week: Brianna Mueller
(High School Sports ~ 01/19/14)
Saxony Lutheran's Brianna Mueller
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