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Researchers seek to combat bat disease
(State News ~ 10/20/14)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Researchers are studying a new way to combat a disease that has killed millions of bats. The Columbia Missourian reported it all started with Georgia State postdoctoral researcher Chris Cornelison's food preservation research. He found a type of bacteria that could inhibit fungal growth and delay fruit ripening...
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Mo. to vote on teacher evaluation changes
(State News ~ 10/20/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri could be the first state to enshrine the role of student performance data in teacher evaluations in its state constitution if an initiative on the Nov. 4 ballot gets enough support. The proposal would amend the Missouri Constitution to require a majority of teachers' evaluation scores be based on student performance data, which could include standardized tests. ...
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Ballot proposal would shift budget powers
(State News ~ 10/20/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- When balancing the budget, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has some of the most expansive powers among his peers. He can reduce spending for anything he chooses, and has done so repeatedly. But a proposal on the Nov. 4 ballot would flip that around. If approved, proposed Constitutional Amendment 10 would give Missouri lawmakers the final say on state spending by allowing them to override a governor's budget cuts...
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Officials, hunters seeing fewer deer
(State News ~ 10/20/14)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Missouri wildlife officials are considering more restrictions in whitetail deer hunting to reverse a continuing decline in the deer population, caused mostly by an outbreak of hemorrhagic disease and liberal hunting regulations...
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Scott County couple arrested on drug charges
(Local News ~ 10/20/14)
BENTON, Mo. -- A Scott County couple has been charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a news release from the Scott County Sheriff's Department. Russell Eugene Turner, 50, and Connie Yvonne Turner, 40, of 5234 Highway 77 in Benton, were in the Scott County Jail on cash-only bonds of $750 each, the release said...
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Search for the great pumpkin
(Local News ~ 10/20/14)
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com ABOVE: Gavin Harper of Cape Girardeau finds a pumpkin he likes at the Grace Pumpkin Patch on Sunday in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Golf tournament to benefit families of fallen highway patrol troopers
(Local News ~ 10/20/14)
A golf tournament to benefit families of fallen Missouri State Highway Patrol members is scheduled for today at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. Proceeds from the 2014 Charity Golf Tournament will benefit the not-for-profit organization the MASTERS, which stands for Missouri Association of State Troopers Emergency Relief Society...
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Wellness Fair set for Wednesday
(Local News ~ 10/20/14)
The Southeast Missourian's first Wellness Fair is set for 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday in the J.C. Penney court of West Park Mall, 3049 William St. Directed toward adults and seniors, 15 participants are expected, said Paul Walker, medical marketing strategist at the Missourian. A variety of specialties and screenings will be available -- from a firm that offers a personal emergency response system to answering dental questions and grip testing...
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Cooking from scratch: Jackson woman opens meal delivery business in her home
(Business ~ 10/20/14)
Standing in her commercial kitchen, surrounded by a heavy-duty oven, huge refrigerators and an assortment of cooking utensils, Barb Cagle fishes her homemade cinnamon rolls out of their metal tins to prepare for icing. She apologizes for working around guests, and, with precision, she's prepares icing and smothers a dozen cinnamon rolls before the average baker could pop the seal on a store-bought can of Pillsbury dough...
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Southeast Missouri State soccer team makes the most of chances vs. Morehead State
(College Sports ~ 10/20/14)
What constitutes a scoring splurge is a relative matter. On Sunday, the Southeast Missouri State soccer team went on a binge with a pair of goals for a 2-1 victory over visiting Morehead State at Houck Stadium.
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Groups want say in hire of new education commissioner
(Local News ~ 10/20/14)
With all the potential changes going on in Missouri public education, Southeast Missouri superintendents -- and other such organizations around the state -- want their voices heard in the search for a new state education commissioner. At its September meeting, the State Board of Education was told by Commissioner Chris Nicastro that she was resigning, effective Dec. 31...
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Trail extension, traffic issue to be addressed by Cape council
(Local News ~ 10/20/14)
The Cape Girardeau City Council will vote at its meeting today to award a contract to a local company to construct an extension for the Mississippi River Walk trail. The project was bid Oct. 1 and the city received four bids, with staff recommending the council award the contract to the lowest bidder. Nip Kelley Equipment Co. submitted the lowest bid of $802,516.10...
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Literary conference is expected to be international draw
(Local News ~ 10/20/14)
Performance and scholarship will be featured during Southeast Missouri State University's Faulkner & Hurston Conference from Thursday through Saturday. Held mainly at the University Center, the conference is expected to attract about 250 people, including presenters from all over the world, to discuss Southern writers William Faulkner and Zora Neale Hurston...
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To swat or not? Authorities discuss corporal punishment
(Local News ~ 10/20/14)
As a boy, Kenneth Kinder learned to keep track of time the hard way -- with several swats to the backside. "When I was a child, if I was late for dinner, my mother grabbed the last thing she saw in the yard, and that's what she whooped me with all the way home," Kinder said. " ... I was hit on the bottom a little bit, and I guess it was a little red, but I wasn't black and blue."...
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Rainbow Trout Stocking at Jackson's Rotary Lake
(Submitted Story ~ 10/20/14)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The annual winter trout fishery at Jackson's Rotary Lake begins Nov. 1, marking the opening of Missouri's winter trout season in lakes around the state. According to MDC fisheries management biologist, Mike Reed, approximately 1,900 trout, as well as a number of 'lunkers', will be stocked in Jackson's Rotary Lake prior to the opener...
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Maple Methodist Men to Host Pulled Pork Dinner
(Submitted Story ~ 10/20/14)
The Maple United Methodist Men will host an All-You-Can-Eat Pulled Pork Dinner, Friday, Oct.24, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Maple UMC, corner of Cape Rock Dr. and Jean Ann Dr. Proceeds from this dinner will go to benefit the Methodist Men's Group Ministries and the Fish Food Pantry. Price for the dinner is $8 per person and children 12 and under eat free...
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Dino Day
(Submitted Story ~ 10/20/14)
October is International Dinosaur Month. Join us at the Bollinger County Museum of Natural History in Marble Hill on Saturday, October 25 to celebrate dinosaurs. Brian Phillips will present a workshop on "Dinosaur Anatomy" from 1:30-3:30 pm using clay as a visual aid in explaining aspects of dinosaur anatomy...
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Fall events in Bollinger County for Oct. 24-26
(Submitted Story ~ 10/20/14)
For weekend fun visit Bollinger County! Enjoy dinosaurs, Halloween fun, lawn mower races, hay rides, fish supper, cosmic bingo, and more! Bollinger County Museum of Natural History Dino Day Date: Oct. 25 Museum Hours: 12pm-4:30pm Phone: 573-238-1174...
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Early Autumn on the forest floor
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/20/14)
Early color on the floor of the forest in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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Today in History
(National News ~ 10/20/14)
Today is Monday, Oct. 20, the 293rd day of 2014. There are 72 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On Oct. 20, 1944, during World War II, Gen. Douglas MacArthur stepped ashore at Leyte in the Philippines, 2 1/2 years after saying, "I shall return." The cities of Belgrade and Dubrovnik were liberated by Russian and Yugoslav troops. ...
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Leading a team of volunteers: An interview with Kelli Schenimann of the American Cancer Society
(Business ~ 10/20/14)
As specialist of community events at the American Cancer Society in Cape Girardeau, Kelli Schenimann works with some 100 local volunteers and oversees the organization's biggest fundraisers and projects, including Relay for Life, the Cure for Cape Cancer Gala, Look Good Feel Better and Road to Recovery. Here, she shares how individuals and businesses can get involved in their community, and why it's worth doing...
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Better Business Bureau to open local office this month
(Business ~ 10/20/14)
Plans to open a Better Business Bureau office in Cape Girardeau later this month are still on track. Chris Thetford, vice president of communications and marketing for the BBB of St. Louis, says the office is expected to open by the end of October. An exact date hasn't been set for the opening yet, however...
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Not-for-profits use social media to engage with the public, do fundraising, even train volunteers
(Business ~ 10/20/14)
As social media ebbs and flows with hashtag activism and viral donation drives, brick-and-mortar not-for-profits angle for ways to turn well-intentioned tweets into real-world change. "As far as social media presence goes, it's a way to react with the community in a way that's more personal," says Nigel Holderby, regional communications officer for the Red Cross in Southern Missouri. "It gives us a presence in the place where people are hanging out these days."...
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United Way launches fundraising program designed for small businesses
(Business ~ 10/20/14)
The United Way of Southeast Missouri has introduced a new fundraising program designed for small businesses. With the Live United 365 Small Business Circle, businesses become members by donating $365 per year in one of three ways: Making a direct contribution to the United Way, encouraging staff members to raise the money or hosting a fundraising event, such as an in-store benefit or sales promotion with proceeds benefiting the United Way...
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Working for the community: Some area businesses work together on volunteer projects, fundraisers
(Business ~ 10/20/14)
At some area businesses, employees don't just go to work for a company. They work for the community, too. More employers these days are offering, and in many cases encouraging, their workers to use company time to do good -- to organize benefits, participate in community fundraisers and generally donate time toward charitable causes...
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Give wisely: How to maximize your tax benefits from charitable gifts
(Business ~ 10/20/14)
You answer calls to support your alma mater, the local animal shelter and the American Red Cross with gifts of money and volunteer time. And after cleaning out the closets, dressers, kitchen cabinets and garage, you take a trunk load of donations to the thrift store...
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Business briefs
(Business ~ 10/20/14)
JACKSON CHAMBER HOLDS RIBBON CUTTINGS The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Sept. 8 for Nearly Perfect CrossFit, 414 E Main St. On Sept. 10, the chamber held a ribbon cutting for AT&T on Walton Drive, in front of the Jackson Walmart...
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Names in the news
(Business ~ 10/20/14)
SAFE HOUSE FOR WOMEN HIRES COUNSELOR Sharon Rouse was hired as counselor at the Safe House for Women in Cape Girardeau. She will provide counseling services to individuals and groups. Rouse is a board-certified counselor through the American Psychotherapy Association, nationally certified through the National Board for Certified Counselors and is a member of the American Psychological Association. ...
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Health briefs
(Business ~ 10/20/14)
SOUTHEAST MEDICAL PLAZA OPENS IN DEXTER DEXTER, Mo. -- Southeast Medical Plaza in Dexter opened its doors to the public with grand-opening ceremonies on Sept. 24, marking completion of the new, 15,000-square-foot medical office building at Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County, according to a news release from Southeast. ...
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Tax liens
(Business ~ 10/20/14)
Cape Girardeau County Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Scott R. Clark, recorder of deeds, during September are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at 573-243-8123...
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Bankruptcies
(Business ~ 10/20/14)
Bankruptcies filed through September for the Southeastern Division of the Eastern District of Missouri's U.S. Bankruptcy Court are listed below with their corresponding case numbers. The Southeast Division includes the counties of Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Wayne. Court is held in Cape Girardeau...
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Business licenses
(Business ~ 10/20/14)
Business licenses issued in Cape Girardeau during September include the following:Cape Mart Convenience Store, 238 N. Fountain St. (liquor license) Celebrate the Season, 201 S. Mount Auburn Road Cup 'N' Cork, 11 S. Spanish St. Danetta L. Mason, 125 S. Broadview St...
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Jamie Koch
(Obituary ~ 10/20/14)
CHAFFEE, Mo. — Jamie Elaine Koch, 48, of Chaffee died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Arrangements are incomplete at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee.
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Donnie Hutchison
(Obituary ~ 10/20/14)
ANNA, Ill. -- Donnie Jay Hutchison, 58, of Anna died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, at his home. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Crain Funeral Home in Anna. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jay Franklin officiating. Interment will be in Anna City Cemetery...
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Dick Harp
(Obituary ~ 10/20/14)
ULLIN, Ill. -- William Richard "Dick" Harp, 68, of Ullin, formerly of Mound City, Illinois, passed away Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, at his home. Dick was born Sept. 1, 1946, at Cairo, Illinois, son of the late Russell J. Harp and Betty Jo Smithey Harp...
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Helen Dybell
(Obituary ~ 10/20/14)
Helen E. Dybell, 90, of Jackson went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014. She was born May 31, 1924, in Whiting, Indiana, to John and Emmy Toth Gonczy. She married John Dybell in 1944. He preceded her in death March 30, 2014. They would have celebrated their 70th anniversary April 22, 2014. ...
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Emma Burton
(Obituary ~ 10/20/14)
Emma L. Burton, 84, of Scott City died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City.
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Out of the past 10/20/14
(Out of the Past ~ 10/20/14)
The 36-year-old charter of the 60-member Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity at Southeast Missouri State University has been revoked by the fraternity's national headquarters because of misdeeds by some of its members. The "gum tree," a landmark at Southeast Missouri State University for years, has met a violent end; the redbud tree, at the corner of Pacific Street and Alta Vista Drive, fell to a vandal's ax after years of collecting chewing gum on its bark from students who had just walked up "Cardiac Hill" on the way to their classes.. ...
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CDC to revise Ebola protocol; Pentagon prepares team
(National News ~ 10/20/14)
ATLANTA -- Revised guidance for health care workers treating Ebola patients will include using protective gear "with no skin showing," a top federal health official said Sunday, and the Pentagon announced it was forming a team to assist medical staff in the U.S., if needed...
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Marine accused of killing strains ties between Philippines, U.S.
(International News ~ 10/20/14)
OLONGAPO, Philippines -- Inside a funeral parlor, a Filipino mother sits and weeps next to a coffin containing the body of her daughter and demands answers. On a hulking American assault ship moored at a nearby port sits a man who might have them -- a U.S. Marine authorities suspect in the brutal slaying at a cheap hotel more than a week ago...
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Learning about Down syndrome's challenges, misconceptions
(Editorial ~ 10/20/14)
Parents of children with Down syndrome know the challenges. They may not all be the same, but there are challenges. In a story that appeared in Tuesday's Southeast Missourian by reporter Tyler Graef, Sarah Kuntze shared her family's story about son Carter who has Down syndrome. ...
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Keep program for mammograms
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/20/14)
As a five-year survivor, Breast Cancer Awareness Month means more than a pink tradition. It's a time to raise awareness about the importance of lifesaving cancer screenings and treatment services associated with the disease. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among Missouri women; of the estimated 4,610 women who will be diagnosed in the state this year, 910 will die from the disease. ...
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Prayer 10-20
(Prayer ~ 10/20/14)
Father God, thank you that we can place our hope in Jesus, our Savior. Amen.
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Speak Out 10/20/14
(Speak Out ~ 10/20/14)
Congratulations to the Southeast Missourian for all the recent awards you've won. It gives me an opportunity to say thanks for what you do. I love reading the newspaper and going to your website. It's the best newspaper in the country, and I'm not afraid to say that. But I'm glad to see others recognizing you, too...
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Scott City police report 10/20/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/20/14)
The Scott City Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Oct. 13...
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Jackson police report 10/20/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/20/14)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Summons...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 10/20/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/20/14)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department answered the following calls Saturday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 10/20/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/20/14)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department has released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests...
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Market turmoil may be a gift for mortgage refinancers
(Business ~ 10/20/14)
A sudden plunge in mortgage rates last week raised an urgent question for millions of Americans:Should I refinance my mortgage? Across the country, homeowners and would-be homeowners eager for a bargain rate fired off inquiries to lenders. The opportunity emerged from the tumult that seized financial markets and sent stock prices and bond yields tumbling. Rates on long-term mortgages tend to track the 10-year Treasury yield, which fell below 2 percent for the first time since May 2013...
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People on the Move 10/20/14
(Business ~ 10/20/14)
Rodney Bridges, owner of Garber's Men's Wear in Cape Girardeau, was recently elected to board of directors for the N.W. Buyers, a menswear buying group that consists of 350 men's stores in the United States. Carlos De Jesus is the new executive chef of campus dining with the Chartwells dining service at Southeast Missouri State University. ...
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Business Notebook: Cape a semifinalist for Great American Main Street Award
(Business ~ 10/20/14)
A model for revitalization, economic development and historic preservation in Cape Girardeau spearheaded by the downtown organization Old Town Cape is being recognized by the National Main Street Center. Cape Girardeau was selected as one of 10 nationally accredited communities to be a semifinalist for the 2015 Great American Main Street Award, which honors achievements in strengthening downtowns and commercial districts...
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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda 10/20/14
(Local News ~ 10/20/14)
City Hall 401 Independence St. Study session, 5 p.m. today Pertinent address: 401 Independence St., Cape Girardeau, Mo...
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Nazis expelled from U.S. paid millions in Social Security
(International News ~ 10/20/14)
OSIJEK, Croatia -- Dozens of suspected Nazi war criminals and SS guards collected millions of dollars in U.S. Social Security benefits after being forced out of the United States, an Associated Press investigation has found. The payments, underwritten by American taxpayers, flowed through a legal loophole that gave the U.S. ...
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Ducks goaltender logs first career shutout vs. Blues
(Professional Sports ~ 10/20/14)
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Frederik Andersen has plenty of wins in his brief time with the Anaheim Ducks, but the goalie had never before stopped every puck sent his way. That changed Sunday when Andersen turned away all 28 shots in his first career shutout, leading Anaheim to a resounding 3-0 victory over the St. Louis Blues...
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Rams use late daring to defeat Seahawks
(Professional Sports ~ 10/20/14)
ST. LOUIS -- Walking off the field, his back to the huddle, Austin Davis had no idea the St. Louis Rams would gamble in this spot. Not backed up at their 18. The quarterback glanced back in surprise to see Johnny Hekker, arm cocked, about to let one go...
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