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Four by Four 5/25/14
(Community ~ 05/25/14)
John Durbin Jackson Retired If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? That's a hard question. It probably would be my health. Health is something money doesn't buy you. Other than a wedding day or the birth of a child, what is your proudest moment?...
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Fort D event demonstrates military life during Civil War
(Local News ~ 05/25/14)
It's rare to see a campground from the 19th century set up in the middle of a neighborhood in South Cape Girardeau. It's even rarer to hear the cannon fire that boomed throughout the day Saturday. But that's exactly the scene set up on Fort Street during Memorial Day weekend...
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Yard-sale shoppers see 100 miles of fun
(Local News ~ 05/25/14)
To local Jackson homeowner Cindy Looman, the 100-Mile Yard Sale acts as her annual social event. Looman stays up until 1 a.m. and wakes up at 5 a.m. from Thursday to Monday in preparation for the swarms of visitors she receives every year at the sale, which begins Thursday morning and runs through Monday night of Memorial Day weekend...
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Area lawmakers reflect on Missouri Legislature session
(Local News ~ 05/25/14)
From tax reform to right-to-farm, May has been a busy month for Missouri's General Assembly. When the legislative session ended May 16, it brought a flurry of House and Senate bills approved in the final moments. A number of those bills sit on the governor's desk waiting for approval, while the fate of an unprecedented eight issues will be determined by voters in the fall...
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Gunman killed 3 at home before rampage
(National News ~ 05/25/14)
GOLETA, Calif. -- A California gunman who went on a rampage near a Santa Barbara university stabbed three people to death at his apartment before shooting to death three more in a terrorizing crime spree through a neighborhood, sheriff's officials said Saturday...
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Southeast baseball team's championship season ends
(College Sports ~ 05/25/14)
"I told them I'm proud of them," Southeast coach Steve Bieser said. "As big of a competitor I am, and as frustrated as I was about the way I really thought we played -- I was frustrated, but I am extremely proud of them."
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Ride of the Week: 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GT
(Submitted Story ~ 05/25/14)
Make and model: 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GT Owner(s): Jade Rohlfing Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau, Missouri Well there are alot of extras and special features. To see more check out www.jadedrides.com My father Robert Rohlfing started it all. He built Hot Rods when I was younger and taught me everything I know...
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Big Blooms
(Submitted Photo ~ 05/25/14)
The roses are in full bloom at the Cape Girardeau Rose Garden.
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Need for Speed
(Submitted Photo ~ 05/25/14)
A 4 wheeler turned into a rocket. Cape Girardeau Air Festival
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Vivid Color
(Submitted Photo ~ 05/25/14)
A recent trip to Pine Crest Azalea Gardens dazzled the eyes with beautiful colors.
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A Final Salute: Taps player sees off fallen soldiers with a last lone note
(Local News ~ 05/25/14)
Larry Herron played taps for his first military funeral when he was 16. It was at Arlington National Cemetery. He saw the rows and rows of white grave markers that stretch across the rolling lawn and watched as men with white gloves and set jaws folded the American flag and presented it to family members. It was a sobering spectacle and a humbling privilege for a high-schooler...
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Suspect in car vs. jogger case drops motion for new trial
(Local News ~ 05/25/14)
A man who pleaded guilty last year to running down a group of joggers has withdrawn his motion for a new trial. Vincent Anderson, 20, of Little Rock, Arkansas, was sentenced to 12 years in prison last year after pleading guilty to first-degree assault in connection with an Oct. 28, 2012, attack in which he was accused of driving a stolen 1994 Ford Thunderbird into a group of joggers at the intersection of Aquamsi and William streets...
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Loss an emotional one for Southeast Missouri State baseball seniors
(College Sports ~ 05/25/14)
For Southeast Missouri State senior center fielder Cole Bieser, Saturday's season-ending loss to Jacksonville State in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament was devastating. Bieser's voice was steady while he talked about the outcome of the game but he had to take a deep breath and fight back tears when talking about the realization that he wouldn't play for his father, Southeast coach Steve Bieser, again...
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Missouri man chronicles losses on WWII subs
(State News ~ 05/25/14)
ST. LOUIS -- Serving aboard an American submarine was one of the most dangerous assignments in World War II, with nearly 1 in five crew members losing their lives somewhere in the ocean depths. Paul Wittmer of suburban St. Louis has spent years working to ensure those men -- more than 3,600 sailors -- are remembered, including writing a book that has been years in the making...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 05/25/14)
Today is Sunday, May 25, the 145th day of 2014. There are 220 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 25, 1964, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Griffin v. County School Board of Prince Edward County, ordered the Virginia county to reopen its public schools, which officials had closed in an attempt to circumvent the Supreme Court's 1954 Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka public school desegregation ruling...
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Pensel - Hankins
(Engagement ~ 05/25/14)
Duane and Teresa "Terry" Pensel of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Morgan Louise Pensel, to Chad Tyrone Hankins, both of Pella, Iowa. He is the son of Tammy Nees and Eric Hankins of Ironton, Missouri. Morgan is a 2008 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Missouri University of Science and Technology at Rolla in 2013. She is a chemist at Cargill in Eddyville, Iowa...
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Deckard - Kluesner
(Engagement ~ 05/25/14)
Gale and Carol Deckard of Pocahontas announce the engagement of their daughter, Marie Deckard, to Jerome Kluesner, both of Pocahontas. He is the son of David and Dolly Kluesner of New Hamburg, Missouri. Marie is a 2008 graduate of Jackson High School. She is housekeeping supervisor at Capetown in Cape Girardeau...
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Ressel - 50 years
(Anniversary ~ 05/25/14)
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Ressel of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception and dinner May 3, 2014, at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Jerome and the former Dorothy Steimle were married May 2, 1964, at St. Mary's Cathedral, by the Rev. Raymond Kunkel. Their attendants were Mary Loos, Ann Hinton, Betty Mueller Landre, Leonard Diebold, Wilfred Ressel and James Ressel...
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Suggs - 60 Years
(Anniversary ~ 05/25/14)
Mr. and Mrs. George Graham Suggs Jr. of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a dinner Saturday at Dalhousie Golf Club, and a family cookout today. George and the former Helen Virginia Kindall were married May 15, 1954, at the Church of the Nazarene in Canon City, Colorado, by the Rev. Kenneth Smith. Maid of honor was Irene Kindall, sister of the bride. Best man was Stewart Poet, cousin of the bride...
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What Memorial Day means to different people
(Community ~ 05/25/14)
2 Dress code: Some old-school fashionistas still contend the well-dressed woman wears white shoes and summer fashions only between Memorial Day and Labor Day. That tradition has pretty much gone the way of the muu'muu, the roller skate key and the chalk board...
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A tree that produces berries
(Column ~ 05/25/14)
The red mulberry is a native tree common in Southeast Missouri. It can grow to about 50 feet tall. It generally is a "geographical fringe tree," meaning that it grows and produces fruit best in places such as the edges of fields and along fence rows...
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FYI 5-25-14
(Community ~ 05/25/14)
A half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall that sits on The Mall in Washington, D.C., will be in Perryville, Missouri, June 17 through June 22. Called The Wall That Heals, the traveling Vietnam veterans memorial and museum will be situated at the Perryville Soccer Complex just off the Highway 51 Bypass between St. Joseph Street and Highway 61...
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Generosity - Mondi
(Community ~ 05/25/14)
Employees of Mondi donated $38,066.56 to United Way of Southeast Missouri's 2013 campaign. Employees of Mondi donated $38,066.56 to United Way of Southeast Missouri's 2013 campaign....
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Generosity - Regions Bank
(Community ~ 05/25/14)
Employees of Regions Bank donated $9,531 to United Way of Southeast Missouri. Employees of Regions Bank donated $9,531 to United Way of Southeast Missouri....
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Generosity - BioKyowa
(Community ~ 05/25/14)
Employees of BioKyowa Inc. donated $13,582.00 to United Way of Southeast Missouri's 2013 campaign. Employees of BioKyowa Inc. donated $13,582.00 to United Way of Southeast Missouri's 2013 campaign....
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Generosity - SoutheastHEALTH
(Community ~ 05/25/14)
Employees of SoutheastHEALTH donated $23,134.50 to United Way of Southeast Missouri. Employees of SoutheastHEALTH donated $23,134.50 to United Way of Southeast Missouri....
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Generosity - Old Town Cape
(Community ~ 05/25/14)
Employees of Old Town Cape donated $1,200 to United Way of Southeast Missouri's 2013 campaign. Employees of Old Town Cape donated $1,200 to United Way of Southeast Missouri's 2013 campaign. ...
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Generosity - Ameren Missouri
(Community ~ 05/25/14)
Employees of Ameren Missouri donated $29,647 to United Way of Southeast Missouri's 2013 campaign. Employees of Ameren Missouri donated $29,647 to United Way of Southeast Missouri's 2013 campaign....
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Generosity - Isle Casino
(Community ~ 05/25/14)
Employees of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau donated $6,628 to United Way of Southeast Missouri's 2013 campaign. Employees of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau donated $6,628 to United Way of Southeast Missouri's 2013 campaign....
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Generosity - Southeast Missouri State University
(Community ~ 05/25/14)
Employees of Southeast Missouri State University donated $19,554.50 to United Way of Southeast Missouri. Employees of Southeast Missouri State University donated $19,554.50 to United Way of Southeast Missouri....
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Jedan scholarship established at Southeast
(Community ~ 05/25/14)
The Dr. Dieter and Nancy Jedan Endowed Scholarship has been established through the Southeast Missouri University Foundation. Dr. Dieter Jedan of Cape Girardeau made a $10,000 gift to establish the award. The gift will be matched with an additional $10,000 through a gift-matching program, part of the Honoring Tradition -- Inspiring Success Comprehensive Campaign...
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Favorites of a used-to-be Crocodile Hunter wannabe
(Column ~ 05/25/14)
Our family is having fun celebrating the 20th birthday of our son Ross this weekend. It is incomprehensible to Scott and me that our children have grown up so quickly. In our minds Ross should still be running around acting like the Crocodile Hunter, trying to hunt crocodiles in the creek behind our house. For mothers of young children; cherish each moment of each day with them...
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A holy moment and a humbling experience
(Community ~ 05/25/14)
"Why does he shout like that?" ("It's a warning: A warrior is coming.") One of the memorable moments in the 1987-1994 television series "Star Trek: The Next Generation," is when a Klingon dies. A fellow member of his race, realizing the soul has departed for Stovokor, the Klingon heaven, lifts his face to the sky and bellows a savage cry. The cry is a warning that a warrior has died honorably and well and is headed upward...
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Questioning all in a new environment
(Community ~ 05/25/14)
I recently graduated from college and have been thrown very quickly into the "adult" world, a world that is radically different from the one I am used to. Transitions like this are difficult for me. I am not good at them. I am not good at being the new person, not good at not knowing what I am doing. ...
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Real-life issues inspire Lutheran principal's pen
(Community ~ 05/25/14)
One has plenty of opportunity to observe and think in a pastoral setting such as East Perry County, Missouri, which makes it more felicitous for Cheryl Honoree as principal of United in Christ Lutheran School and a writer for national church publications...
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Adopt Annabelle, Rocky and Ava
(Community ~ 05/25/14)
Annabelle, Rocky and Ava are 9 weeks old. They are three of a litter of six available for adoption. For more information, contact the Humane Society 334-5837. ...
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Adopt Sadie
(Community ~ 05/25/14)
Sadie, born in 2008, is missing a little bit of a hind leg but still gets around very well and lives life to the fullest. She is very gentle and ladylike. For more information, contact Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary at 243-9823. ...
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Bringing baked Alaska into a healthier, modern era
(Community ~ 05/25/14)
When it comes to ice cream, I generally feel it's hard to improve on a simple scoop right out of the carton. But this time my mind has turned to baked Alaska. I know ... how retro! Baked Alaska once was the star dessert of cruise ship dining rooms and upscale restaurants. ...
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Club news 5-25-14
(Community News ~ 05/25/14)
The Xi Nu Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met May 6 at the home of Linda Biri. It was announced that Cathy Pancoast was named the chapter's "Woman of the Year" at the Founder's Day Banquet April 24 at St. Andrew Fellowship Hall. Bonnie Perdue was recognized for her 60-year membership in Beta Sigma Phi...
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Summer school menus 5-27-30
(Menus ~ 05/25/14)
*** Oran MONDAY & TUESDAY—No classes. WEDNESDAY—Corn dog, fries, pork & beans, applesauce. THURSDAY—Pizza, salad, corn, fruit cocktail. FRIDAY—Ham & cheese sandwich, carrot sticks, raisins, Goldfish crackers.
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School menus May 27-30
(Menus ~ 05/25/14)
Baby carrots & broccoli offered daily. MONDAY--No classes. TUESDAY--Corn dog, nachos, peas, peaches. WEDNESDAY--Beefaroni, corn, garlic bread, pineapple. THURSDAY--Chicken nuggets, baked beans, applesauce. FRIDAY--Pizza, salad, pears...
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Memorial Day: A salute to fallen heroes
(Editorial ~ 05/25/14)
Editor's note: The following is our annual Memorial Day editorial. When the first ceremonies were held following the Civil War to honor those soldiers who had lost their lives in battle, communities sought to pay proper respect to fallen heroes. Over the years, those observances have been adopted nationwide as Memorial Day. Several special events are planned throughout this holiday weekend, which also traditionally marks the start of summertime activities...
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God bless the United States Navy
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/25/14)
Editor's note: Along with his letter, Roy Barber included a note advising he was a carrier for the Southeast Missourian from 1932 to 1976 on Main Street and northwest of the shoe factory. He was drafted into the Army for World War II. On May 3, 1944, 3,000 Army troops aboard HMS Arawa were traveling to England so they could invade Nazis in Europe. In the mid-Atlantic Ocean the German U-boat 473 commanded by Heinz Sternberg shot a torpedo at the Army troop ship Arawa with me aboard...
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Prayer 5-25
(Prayer ~ 05/25/14)
O Father God, thank you for our American heroes who gave their lives for others. Amen.
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Gunman killed 3 people at home before shootings
(National News ~ 05/25/14)
GOLETA, Calif. -- A California gunman who went on a rampage near a Santa Barbara university stabbed three people to death at his apartment before shooting to death three more in a terrorizing crime spree through a neighborhood, sheriff's officials said Saturday...
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Five people hurt in Friday morning crash
(Local News ~ 05/25/14)
Five people suffered injuries that were not life-threatening during a traffic crash early Friday morning on Southern Expressway at Corporate Circle, police reported. Susan Cabrera, 29, of Cape Girardeau was driving a 2004 Dodge Caravan on Southern Expressway about 7:30 a.m. Friday when a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 truck slowed to make a left turn in front of her, said Sgt. Jason Selzer of the Cape Girardeau Police Department...
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Community tries new approach to ending generational poverty
(National News ~ 05/25/14)
WASHINGTON -- Residents of the Kenilworth-Parkside neighborhood have long heard promises about a better life to come. The promise of a new recreation center. The promise of owning their public housing units. The promise of better schools so their children don't have to scatter far from home to escape a long history of subpar education in the neighborhood...
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Detroit motorists under siege in ‘Carjack City'
(National News ~ 05/25/14)
DETROIT -- When they pull up to a gas station these days, Detroit drivers are looking beyond the price per gallon at a far more threatening concern: carjackers. The armed auto thieves have become so common here that parts of the bankrupt metropolis are referred to as "Carjack City," and many motorists fear getting out of their vehicles even for a few moments to fill a tank...
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With eye on history, judges nix gay marriage bans
(National News ~ 05/25/14)
Robert Shelby, a former Army combat engineer, knocked over the first domino. As a U.S. district judge -- appointed in 2012 by President Barack Obama with support from Utah's two conservative Republican senators -- Shelby ruled in December the state's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional...
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Defense: Judge slept during murder trial
(National News ~ 05/25/14)
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. -- The judge overseeing the murder trial of a man accused in the 2008 beating deaths of four people in northwest Illinois acknowledged Friday he had dozed off, then allowed court to resume. The defense attorney for Nicholas Sheley pointed out after a lunch recess that Judge Jeffrey O'Connor had fallen asleep while a videotaped deposition played. ...
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Lionel Richie talks BET honor, upcoming tour
(Entertainment ~ 05/25/14)
BURBANK, Calif. -- For Lionel Richie, part of parenthood has been payback. The pop icon's 19-year-old son Miles had initials inked on his hand by "Keeping up With the Kardashians" star Kylie Jenner. A video of it was posted on TMZ and made headlines on gossip blogs and celebrity websites...
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Quentin Tarantino reflects on ‘Pulp Fiction' anniversary
(Entertainment ~ 05/25/14)
CANNES, France -- When Quentin Tarantino won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1994 for "Pulp Fiction," he showered his cast with high-fives, bounced to the stage where jury president Clint Eastwood awaited, and promptly answered a heckler with a middle finger...
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Things to know about health navigator security
(National News ~ 05/25/14)
DOVER, Del. -- Lawmakers in several states, including Missouri, have passed legislation to address concerns about potential security risks involving workers hired to help people apply for health-care insurance under the Affordable Care Act. There's no sign, however, that the enrollment assistants -- even those with criminal records -- have misused consumers' personal information...
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Visa, MasterCard renew push for chip cards
(National News ~ 05/25/14)
NEW YORK -- Visa and MasterCard are renewing a push to speed the adoption of microchips into U.S. credit and debit cards in the wake of recent high-profile data breaches, including last week's revelation that hackers stole consumer data from eBay's computer systems...
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Thai coup leaders issue summons to academics, journalists
(International News ~ 05/25/14)
BANGKOK -- In a chilling move apparently aimed at neutralizing critics and potential opposition, Thailand's new army junta on Saturday ordered dozens of outspoken activists, academics and journalists to surrender themselves to military authorities...
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Election under threat by insurgents in east Ukraine
(International News ~ 05/25/14)
KIEV, Ukraine -- Pro-Russian insurgents are likely to prevent voting today in half or more of the election districts in the embattled east, Ukrainian officials say. Deputy Interior Minister Serhiy Yarovyi said Saturday that police are ready to ensure order and security at polling stations in nine of the 34 districts in the east...
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3 killed, 1 injured during shooting at Jewish Museum
(International News ~ 05/25/14)
BRUSSELS -- Three people were killed and one seriously injured in a spree of gunfire at the Jewish Museum in Brussels on Saturday, officials said. Police detained one suspect who was at the scene and are looking for a second. The attack, which came on the eve of national and European Parliament elections, led officials to immediately raise anti-terror measures...
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Pope opens Mideast trip lamenting Syrian civil war
(International News ~ 05/25/14)
AMMAN, Jordan -- Pope Francis denounced arms dealers and appealed Saturday for an end to the Syrian civil war as he began his three-day trip to the Middle East with a meeting with refugees from Syria and Iraq who have fled to Jordan. Francis deviated from his prepared remarks to make a strong plea for peace during his first day in Jordan, praying for God to "convert those who seek war, those who make and sell weapons!"...
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Bill permits removal of rowdy campers
(State News ~ 05/25/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri campground owners could get a new tool for dealing with unruly or law-breaking campers. Legislation given final approval by Missouri lawmakers during their annual session that ended last week would allow campground owners to eject those who create a disturbance, aren't registered guests or visitors, stay past their departure day, default on payment or break the law. ...
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Nixon sets election dates for ballot measures
(State News ~ 05/25/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri voters will decide during the August primary on several ballot measures, including a proposed three-quarter-cent sales tax increase to bolster transportation funding. Gov. Jay Nixon on Friday referred five measures to the Aug. 5 ballot and three proposals to the Nov. 4 election. Voters consider constitutional amendments endorsed by the Legislature in November unless the governor sets a different election date...
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Poll: Sign-ups rise but little love for health law
(National News ~ 05/25/14)
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama celebrated when sign-ups for his health-care law topped 8 million, far exceeding expectations after a slipshod launch. Most Americans, however, remain unimpressed. A new Associated Press-GfK poll finds public opinion continues to run deeply negative on the Affordable Care Act, Obama's signature effort to cover the uninsured. Forty-three percent oppose the law, compared with just 28 percent in support...
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Ruth Urhahn
(Obituary ~ 05/25/14)
BENTON, Mo. -- Ruth Ann Urhahn, 82, of Benton passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014, in Cape Girardeau, surrounded by her children. She was born Jan. 25, 1932, on the family farm, daughter of Zeno Peter and Welden Stike LeGrand. She and Marvin Zeno "Curly" Urhahn were married Oct. 13, 1951. He preceded her in death July 16, 2001...
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Kermit Ruesler
(Obituary ~ 05/25/14)
Kermit S. Ruesler, 77, of Littleton, Colorado, died Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at Swedish Medical Center in Littleton. He was born Dec. 16, 1936, in Old Appleton, son of Edmund H. and Mildred Klaus Ruesler. Kermit graduated from Perryville High School in 1955 and received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University in 1962...
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Dennis Poole
(Obituary ~ 05/25/14)
PATTON, Mo. -- Dennis Earl Poole, 74, of Patton died Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Feb. 7, 1940, in Olive Branch, Illinois, to George and Lorraine Mansfield Poole. Dennis served his country honorably in the United States Air Force, enlisting in February 1957 and retiring in August 1977. He continued his career as a civil service maintenance worker at an air base more than 20 years...
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Elizabeth Rosborg
(Obituary ~ 05/25/14)
Elizabeth Rosborg, 86, of Jackson passed away Friday, May 23, 2014, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She had been a resident at Fountainbleau Lodge six months. She was born April 17, 1928, in Hamden, Connecticut, daughter of Raymond and Clara Peterson Frank. She and Walter R. Rosborg were married Sept. 11, 1948. He passed away Feb. 24, 2000...
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Charley Swan
(Obituary ~ 05/25/14)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Charley Norman Swan, 84, of Marble Hill died Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at Life Care of Cape Girardeau. He was born Aug. 25, 1929, in Grassy, Missouri, son of Charles Abel and Ida May Hillis Swan. Charley worked at VIP in Marble Hill for several years...
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Donald Clark
(Obituary ~ 05/25/14)
Donald E. Clark, 74, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, May 18, 2014, at Landmark Hospital. There is no local service planned at this time. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Jeannetta Adams
(Obituary ~ 05/25/14)
Jeannetta Adams, 71, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, May 19, 2014, at her home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service Saturday at Crain Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday at the funeral home.
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Woman injured in crash on I-55
(Local News ~ 05/25/14)
A woman from Holts Summit, Missouri, was injured Friday in a rear-end collision on Interstate 55. About 11:40 a.m. Friday, Freddie Spraggs, 53, was driving a 2013 Ford F150 truck south in the passing lane of I-55 when a 2003 Mercedes-Benz hit the back of the truck, forcing it into the cable barriers, said Sgt. Jason Selzer of the Cape Girardeau Police Department...
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Violet Faris
(Obituary ~ 05/25/14)
Violet Jewell Faris, 101, of Cape Girardeau passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at the Lutheran Home. She was born March 13, 1913, in Pine, Missouri, the 13th child of John and Laura Lynn Dale Miller. Jewell is survived by three sons, John (Brenda) Faris and David (Cindi) Faris of Cape Girardeau and Jim (Betty) Faris of Monroe, Georgia; a daughter, Pat Thomas of Huntington Beach, California; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren...
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Sister Celeste Compas
(Obituary ~ 05/25/14)
KELSO, Mo. -- Sister Celeste (Mary Aquina) Compas, ASC, 104, died Monday, May 19, 2014, at the Ruma Center in Ruma, Illinois. She was born Nov. 3, 1909, in Kelso to the late Frank and Amelia Dunger Compas. Sister Compas made her first vows as an Adorer of the Blood of Christ on July 2, 1933, and final profession July 1, 1938...
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Charges against Kennett man upgraded to first degree murder
(Local News ~ 05/25/14)
Daily Dunklin Democrat ~ Charges in the case against 51-year-old Allan Branum of Kennett, Missouri, have been changed to first-degree murder after the death of his wife, Regena, who was shot in the head last week. On Thursday, the Kennett Police Department investigated the shooting about 8:30 p.m. at 305 N. Jackson St., said Capt. Tim Trowbridge, the department's public information officer...
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Fugitive sex offender caught in McClure
(Local News ~ 05/25/14)
Authorities from multiple agencies arrested a fugitive Thursday night in McClure, Illinois. U.S. marshals and Union County, Illinois, sheriff's deputies arrested Brian K. Haymaker, 38, about 11 p.m. Thursday at a home in McClure, the Union County Sheriff's Department reported Friday...
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Dudley man hurt in farming accident
(Local News ~ 05/25/14)
The Daily Statesman ~ DUDLEY, Mo. -- A Dudley man, 65-year-old Dennis R. Parks, suffered serious injuries when a tractor he was working on rolled over him last week. Parks was attempting to jump-start the tractor while it was in gear, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. When the tractor started, it rolled on top of him...
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Student arrested for allegedly making 'hit list'
(Local News ~ 05/25/14)
By Michelle Rasberry ~ Daily Dunklin Democrat An area teen has been arrested for making what investigators call a "hit list" of students at his high school. Marrocas Sanders, 17, of Gobler, Missouri, is charged with terroristic threatening. Pemiscot County Sheriff Tommy Greenwell said the investigation began in late April when a school resource officer received information about a possible hit list involving students within the Delta C-7 School District...
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Class 2 track and field: Kelly's Johnson finishes second in 100-meter race at state meet
(High School Sports ~ 05/25/14)
Kelly junior Dakaria Johnson clinched the silver in the 100 dash with a time of 12.78 seconds and took seventh in the 200 dash with a time of 26.80 seconds to help lead the Hawks at Saturday's Class 2 track and field state meet in Jefferson City, Missouri...
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Class 1 track and field: Kielhofner caps track career with new best at state meet
(High School Sports ~ 05/25/14)
The Oran senior finished third in the 300 hurdles at the Class 1 state track meet.
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Class 4 track and field: Jackson sends 15 athletes to state meet
(High School Sports ~ 05/25/14)
The Jackson track and field team had 15 athletes post state-qualifying bids at Saturday's Class 4 Sectional 1 meet at Rockwood Summit High School in Fenton, Mo. Four of the Indians captured first place: Dylan Rush (pole vault), Clay Darnell (discus), Sierra Maddox (pole vault) and Carli Knott (400 dash). ...
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Notre Dame out of state team competition
(High School Sports ~ 05/25/14)
The Notre Dame boys tennis team did not win a single match as the Bulldogs saw their season come to a close at the hands of a strong John Burroughs team in the first round of the Class 1 team sectional on Saturday in the suburban St. Louis area. Notre Dame finished the season at 12-2. The Bulldogs' only other loss came to Farmington at the beginning of the season...
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Miller's streak snapped in Cardinals loss to Reds
(Professional Sports ~ 05/25/14)
St. Louis lost its series opener in Cincinnati 5-3 on Friday
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Garcia gets a win for Cardinals in long-awaited return
(Professional Sports ~ 05/25/14)
CINCINNATI -- Jaime Garcia's 40th win in the majors will always be special. It took a lot of hard work and more than a year to get it. The left-hander took another step in his comeback from shoulder surgery by getting a win on Saturday night, and Yadier Molina homered again in the city where he's always booed, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds...
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Margaret A. Shell
(Obituary ~ 05/25/14)
Margaret A. Shell, 74, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Friday, May 23, 2014, at Fountainbleau Lodge. She was born Jan. 25, 1940, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Elmer and Juanita Morris McCormick. She and Edward Shell were married Dec. 28, 1958, in Cape Girardeau...
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Births 5/25/14
(Births ~ 05/25/14)
Daughter to Rory Jason and Lori Louise Rubel of Scott City, Southeast Hospital, 2:17 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2014. Name, Nora Alexandria. Weight, 8 pounds, 1 ounce. First child. Mrs. Rubel is the former Lori Bloom, daughter of Mike and Marcia Bloom of Belton, Missouri. She is a teacher at Scott City Elementary School. Rubel is the son of the late Bob and Joyce Rubel of Scott City. He is an avionics technician with Sabreliner...
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Out of the past 5/25/14
(Out of the Past ~ 05/25/14)
The Common Pleas Courthouse Park is taking on a new look as dead trees are being removed and the gazebo is being renovated with steel reinforcement on the roof; Schoen Construction is rehabilitating the gazebo, which had begun to sag recently; three dead trees are being removed by Charlie's Tree Service of Chaffee, Missouri...
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Jackson fire report 5/25/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/25/14)
The Jackson Fire Department responded to the following calls Wednesday: The Jackson Fire Department responded to the following call Thursday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 5/25/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/25/14)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt...
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Class 3 track and field: Barber wins 400 at sectional, advances to state meet
(High School Sports ~ 05/25/14)
Multiple runners from the Notre Dame track and field team posted state-qualifying finishes at Saturday's Class 3 Sectional 1 at Rockwood Summit High School in Fenton, Mo. Jordan Barber led the Bulldogs with a first-place time of 49.12 seconds in the 400. ...
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Fertilize to boost the blooms of roses, azaleas
(Community ~ 05/25/14)
"With what and when do I fertilize roses and azaleas? Can I use the same fertilizer for both plants?" These are common questions asked by gardeners quite often, especially in the spring. Azaleas, rhododendrons I will start with azaleas (rhododendrons are included with azaleas). ...
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