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Downtown Cape receiving Great American Main Street Award
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
Many Cape Girardeau residents long have taken pride in downtown, and now they have one more reason to brag. Whether it's dining at a restaurant, taking in public art or going out for a shopping trip, the area offers something for locals and visitors alike. Those draws also happen to be just a few of the reasons Cape Girardeau was selected as a 2015 Great American Main Street Award winner...
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School board candidate forum to be held at library
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
The Cape Girardeau School District Community Teacher Association will host a forum for Cape Girardeau School Board candidates Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the public library, 711 N. Clark St. All three candidates -- incumbents Kyle McDonald and Lynn Ware and challenger Dr. Anthony Keele -- have been invited to attend...
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Two people hurt in accident in Cape near I-55
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
An two-vehicle accident tied up traffic at a busy Cape Girardeau intersection Monday afternoon. The driver of a Chevrolet going west on William Street ran a red light at the Interstate 55 intersection, Cpl. Darin Hickey, public information officer with Cape Girardeau Police Department, wrote in an email...
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Group seeks tobacco tax hike to fund early-childhood education
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
A Missouri group seeking an increase in taxes on tobacco to benefit early-childhood health and education says recent findings from statewide meetings and related surveys should help make their case. Raise Your Hand for Kids is attempting to place a ballot issue in 2016 similar to three Missouri voters have struck down before, most recently in 2012. ...
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Transition team formed for new Southeast president
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
A 15-person transition team has been formed at Southeast Missouri State University to assist Carlos Vargas-Aburto when he assumes the role of university president July 1. Brady Barke, senior associate to the president and board of regents' secretary, and Willie Redmond, professor of economics, will co-chair the team...
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Playing for Wyatt benefit seeks to help other young cancer patients
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
A trumpet reverberated across the tin walls Sunday night in Stooges Restaurant as Alex Amelunke, lead vocalist for Old School Hype, played the first few bars of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire." The band was one of more than a dozen that took the stage for the Playing for Wyatt benefit...
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Junior Achievement Receives Donation
(Submitted Photo ~ 03/30/15)
Todd Rushing, of The Rushing Family Trust, presents a $1,300 donation to Becki Arends, District Manager of Junior Achievement in Southeast Missouri. Commemorating the lives of C.W. "Woody" and Evelyn Rushing, the mission of The Rushing Family Trust is to make a positive difference in the lives of disadvantaged women and children, and others with extraordinary needs. ...
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Safe House for Women Receives Donation
(Submitted Photo ~ 03/30/15)
On March 18, 2015, The Rushing Family Trust made a $1,000 donation to the Safe House for Women. Commemorating the lives of C.W. "Woody" and Evelyn Rushing, the mission of The Rushing Family Trust is to make a positive difference in the lives of disadvantaged women and children, and others with extraordinary needs. ...
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Make-A-Wish Receives Donation
(Submitted Photo ~ 03/30/15)
On March 20, 2015, The Rushing Family Trust made a $1,000 donation to Make-A-Wish Missouri. Commemorating the lives of C.W. "Woody" and Evelyn Rushing, the mission of The Rushing Family Trust is to make a positive difference in the lives of disadvantaged women and children, and others with extraordinary needs. ...
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Lutheran Family and Childrens Services Receives Donation
(Submitted Photo ~ 03/30/15)
On March 18, 2015, The Rushing Family Trust made a $1,000 donation to Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri. Commemorating the lives of C.W. "Woody" and Evelyn Rushing, the mission of The Rushing Family Trust is to make a positive difference in the lives of disadvantaged women and children, and others with extraordinary needs. ...
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Southeast Missourian
(Submitted Photo ~ 03/30/15)
Cape Starz 6th grade wins 1st place in the Kentucky Heat March Madness Tournament 5th grade wins 2nd place. Tournament was in Crofton, KY
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JCPenney donates to United Way
(Submitted Photo ~ 03/30/15)
Employees of JCPenney donated $2,717 to United Way of Southeast Missouri's 2014 campaign.
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Princess Tea Serves Up Royal Fun
(Submitted Story ~ 03/30/15)
SoutheastHEALTH Foundation's Princess Tea drew more than 700 "little princesses" and family members on Saturday, March 28, in the two fairy-tale sessions combined. The tea was held at The Plaza by Ray's in Cape Girardeau. Cinderella and some of her princess pals sang, told stories and posed for photos with their new princess friends. Some "little princesses" also took advantage of beauty sessions fit for royalty. The event included sweets, tea and lemonade fit for anyone's palace...
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ARTESIAN WELL NEVER STOPS
(Submitted Photo ~ 03/30/15)
I TOOK THIS PICTURE OF MY HUSBAND GETTING ME A DRINK FROM THIS ARTESIAN WELL ON THE OTHER SIDE OF MARBLE HILL. WE WERE DRIVING OVER TO CASTOR RIVER AND STOPPED TO LET OUR GRANDSON AND HIS WIFE WHO WERE VISITING FROM WI, SEE IT. IT HAS BEEN FLOWING FOR YEARS AND YEARS. MY MOM AND I USE TO TAKE CONTAINERS TO FILL UP WITH THE WATER WHEN I WAS A GIRL...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 03/30/15)
Today is Monday, March 30, the 89th day of 2015. There are 276 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 30, 1945, during World War II, the Soviet Union invaded Austria with the goal of taking Vienna, which it accomplished two weeks later...
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Speak Out 3/30/15
(Speak Out ~ 03/30/15)
Garner support; Rand's plan; Pundit prediction; Cruz, insurance; On the dial; Kids + Internet = quiet; Electronic reversal; Asleep at the wheel; Downward drift; Call-out time; Just sayin'; Court (not) in session
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 3/30/15
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 1 Barton Square, Jackson 9 a.m. today Approval of minutes n Minutes ot the March 26 meeting n Closed session minutes from March 19 regarding real estate. Communications/reports -- other elected officials n None at this time...
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Congressional votes for March 27
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
There were eight key votes and 15 roll call votes in the House last week. There were 12 key votes and 53 roll call votes in the Senate. The most important House vote was to pass a budget for fiscal 2016; the most important Senate vote was to pass a fiscal 2016 budget amendment to preserve Social Security benefits...
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Doris M. Bentley
(Obituary ~ 03/30/15)
Doris M. Bentley, 88, formerly of Chaffee, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 27, 2015, at The Maples Health and Rehabilitation Center in Springfield, Missouri. She was born Dec. 7, 1926, in Thebes, Illinois, to the late Albert and Mary Margaret Bradley Souders. She married Robert A. Bentley on Dec. 12, 1971, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 1, 1982...
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Paul Menz
(Obituary ~ 03/30/15)
Paul Michael Menz, 67, of Scott City died Saturday, March 28, 2015, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born July 8, 1947, in Delta to Ruben and Myrtle Smith Menz. He married Linda Sue Claborn on Aug. 27, 1965, in Benton, Missouri...
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Out of the past: March 30
(Out of the Past ~ 03/30/15)
Authorities try to determine the cause of an early-morning explosion that levels an unoccupied house about 3 miles north of Cape Rock Village. The blast occurs about 3:49 a.m. and is heard by hundreds of people in the Cape Girardeau, Egypt Mills, Gordonville, Jackson and Oak Ridge areas...
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Mack Varnon
(Obituary ~ 03/30/15)
Beloved brother Mack Edward Varnon of Cape Girardeau passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015, at Landmark Hospital, following a long illness. Mack is the son of John and Pauline Varnon, both deceased, of Scott City. He is survived by one son, Jim Varnon of Austin, Texas; two brothers, Tony (Janet) Varnon of Cape Girardeau and Richard (Suzanne) Varnon of Memphis, Tennessee; and five sisters, Deloris (Joe) Raffety of Clarksville, Tennessee, Mary Sue (Bill) Stacy of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Betty (Bob) Cruse of St. ...
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George E. Ford
(Obituary ~ 03/30/15)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- George E. Ford, 88, of Perryville died March 29, 2015, at Estates of Perryville. He was born Feb. 5, 1927, in Whitewater, Missouri, son of Ernest and Mary Elizabeth (Sommers) Ford. He and Estelle L. Berry were married Aug. 21, 1948. She preceded him in death March 21, 2008...
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Births 3/30/15
(Births ~ 03/30/15)
Daughter to Anton and Denise Elizabeth Essner of Kelso, Missouri, Southeast Hospital, 6:10 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2015. Name, Kinsley Dorothy. Weight, 7 pounds, 13 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Essner is the former Denise Aufdenberg, daughter of Dennis and Elizabeth Aufdenberg of Burfordville. She is a technician with Cape Girardeau County Soil and Water Conservation District. Essner is the son of Norman and Dorothy Essner of Kelso. He is employed by Essner's Custom Butchering...
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Virginia Josephs
(Obituary ~ 03/30/15)
Virginia "Ginny" May (Prass) Josephs, 66, went peacefully to her eternal reward from her home on Saturday, March 28, 2015, after fighting the good fight with her bone disease, fibrosis dysplasia, which she had since she was seven years old. She was born in St. Ann's Village (St. Louis) on Nov. 17, 1948...
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William Speer
(Obituary ~ 03/30/15)
William Joe "Bill" Speer, 81, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, March 29, 2015, at Southeast Hospital. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Fred Ritter officiating...
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Rio Grande drownings rise with enforcement
(National News ~ 03/30/15)
MISSION, Texas -- A U.S. surveillance helicopter hovering over the Rio Grande spots a body floating near a muddy bank on the Mexican side of the river. Soon, another body turns up, then another. An investigator arrives and holds up his hand with the tally: four men and a woman...
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NSA mulled ending phone-spying program
(National News ~ 03/30/15)
WASHINGTON -- The National Security Agency considered abandoning its secret program to collect and store American calling records in the months before leaker Edward Snowden revealed the practice, current and former intelligence officials say, because some believed the costs outweighed the counterterrorism benefits...
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Two found dead in rubble believed to be missing men
(National News ~ 03/30/15)
NEW YORK -- Two bodies were found Sunday amid rubble from the Manhattan apartment building collapse three days earlier, and authorities said everyone was accounted for after the apparent gas explosion that caused a massive fire, leveled three buildings and damaged a fourth...
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Islamic State group beheads 8 Shiites
(International News ~ 03/30/15)
BEIRUT -- A new video released by the Islamic State group Sunday shows its fighters cutting off the heads of eight men said to be Shiite Muslims. The video posted on social media said the men were beheaded in the central Syrian province of Hama. The video could not be independently verified, but it appeared genuine and corresponded to other reporting of the events. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the video was authentic...
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Rough landing
(International News ~ 03/30/15)
A damaged Air Canada Airbus A-320 plane sits at Halifax International Airport after it made an "abrupt" landing and skidded off the runway during stormy conditions early Sunday. Officials said 23 people were taken to a hospital for observation and treatment of minor injuries, none of which was considered life-threatening...
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Arab League unveils joint military force in Yemen
(International News ~ 03/30/15)
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt -- A two-day Arab summit ended Sunday with a vow to defeat Iranian-backed Shiite rebels in Yemen and formal unveiling of plans to form a joint Arab intervention force, setting the stage for a potentially dangerous clash between U.S.-allied Arab states and Tehran over influence in the region...
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Hometown pastor says community stands by co-pilot
(International News ~ 03/30/15)
MONTABAUR, Germany -- The pastor of the Lutheran church in Andreas Lubitz's hometown said Sunday the community stands by him and his family, despite the fact prosecutors blame the 27-year-old co-pilot for causing the plane crash that killed 150 people in southern France...
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Food makers encourage dairy farms to end dehorning, breed hornless cattle
(Business ~ 03/30/15)
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Food manufacturers and restaurants are taking the dairy industry by the horns on an animal welfare issue that's bothered activists but is little known to consumers: the painful removal of budding horn tissue from calves so farmworkers or other animals don't get gored later...
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Business Notebook: Nearly Perfect Shoes closing Jackson store
(Business ~ 03/30/15)
Nearly Perfect Shoes, a shoe store with four Southeast Missouri locations, will consolidate to three with the closing of its Jackson store on April 30. Robert Petch, a member of the ownership group for Nearly Perfect Shoes, said Jackson has been a good market for the store since it opened there in the early 1990s, but he sees more opportunity in growing the Cape Girardeau location...
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Indiana governor: New law 'not about discrimination'
(National News ~ 03/30/15)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Gov. Mike Pence defended the new state law that's garnered criticism over concerns it could foster discrimination against gays and lesbians and said Sunday it wasn't a mistake to have enacted it. Pence appeared on ABC's "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" to discuss the bill he signed last week prohibiting state laws that "substantially burden" a person's ability to follow religious beliefs. ...
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Internet outages reveal gaps in U.S. broadband
(Business ~ 03/30/15)
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- When vandals sliced a fiber-optic cable in the Arizona desert last month, they did more than time-warp thousands of people back to an era before computers, credit cards or even phones. They exposed a glaring vulnerability in the nation's Internet infrastructure: no backup systems in many places...
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Dogs at the diamond
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
ABOVE: Ace the greyhound and his owner watch the Southeast Missouri State University softball team play Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville during the Dogs at the Diamond event Sunday at the Southeast Softball Complex. LEFT: Mallory Steward, left, and Sierra Sweeney hold their dogs during the game. Dogs at the Diamond was hosted by the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri...
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Missouri lawmaker wants to cap state's 28 official symbols
(State News ~ 03/30/15)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri lawmakers, who over the years have voted to honor a state dinosaur (the hadrosaur), state exercise (jumping jacks) and state dessert (the ice-cream cone), are considering clamping down on the state's laundry list of official symbols...
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Missouri GOP deals with party split at Legislature midpoint
(State News ~ 03/30/15)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Armed with greater numbers of Republicans than ever in the House, Missouri's Legislature still is struggling to find consensus on high-profile legislation as lawmakers return for the second half of the session on Monday. So far, having a veto-proof supermajority has helped each chamber speed through some policies key to the GOP, such as welfare restrictions and barring mandatory union fees...
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Library of Congress acquires rare Civil War images
(National News ~ 03/30/15)
WASHINGTON -- A Houston housewife who quietly collected rare Civil War images for 50 years has sold more than 500 early photographs to the Library of Congress. The library announced the acquisition Sunday and is placing the first 77 images online. On Friday, 87-year-old Robin Stanford delivered the historic stereograph images from her collection to the library...
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Grandma is a centerfold: Rest home bares all for calendar
(National News ~ 03/30/15)
AKRON, Ohio -- The stars of a charity calendar are in their 80s and 90s, but that didn't stop the men and women from an assisted-living facility in Ohio from showing a little skin. Miss March, 88, wears a green top hat and not much else in the calendar from Pleasant Pointe Assisted Living, and the centerfolds are two women in their 90s who seem to be playing poker with strategically placed oversized cards. ...
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People on the move 3/30/15
(Business ~ 03/30/15)
Lucas Presson recently was named general manager of rustmedia, the full service advertising agency of Rust Communications. Presson previously was editorial-page editor for the Southeast Missourian and special projects manager. He continues to serve on the newspaper editorial board and work on other newspaper projects, including the Semoball Awards, Spirit of America Award and management of Arrow Digital, which produces the student newspaper and news website for Southeast Missouri State University.. ...
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Street repairs ramping up in Cape; be safe
(Editorial ~ 03/30/15)
A sure spring sign, construction work has already begun in Cape Girardeau. After a rough winter with lots of snow and precipitation, our roads are guaranteed to be in less than perfect shape. The freezing and thawing creates potholes, and we have our fair share. The bumpy commutes are a common theme everywhere...
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Prayer 3/30/15
(Prayer ~ 03/30/15)
O Lord Jesus, may we look for opportunities to tell others about your love. Amen.
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Candidate questionnaire: Bob Keesee
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
Name: Bob Keesee Age: 71 Place of birth: Scott City Spouse, children's names: children: Bobby - Monty- Kim Occupation: Contractor "Keesee Construction" Employer: Self Businesses owned, all or part: "Keesee Construction" Previous offices held or sought: Chairman of Special Road District...
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Candidate questionnaire: Judy Klaproth-Gentry
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
Name: Judy Klaproth-Gentry Age: 58 Place of birth: Cape Girardeau, MO Spouse, children's names: Sons: Michael Gentry, Active Gordonville Firefighter for 5 years,and Assistant Manager with Food Giant. Chritopher Gentry, SEMO student. Occupation: Police Officer/Sergeant...
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Candidate questionnaire: A.D. Gator Henson
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
Name: A. D. "Gator" Henson Age: 47 Place of birth: Patton Spouse, children's names: Wife; Mary Henson Daughters; Kelly Henson and Kassy Henson Occupation: self employed truck mechanic/cattle farmer Employer: Henson Truck and Tractor Businesses owned, all or part: Henson Truck & Tractor...
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Candidate questionnaire: Matt Huffman
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
Name: Matt Huffman Age: 39 Place of birth: Cape Girardeau MO Spouse, children's names: Wife- Brittney Sons- Dakota 18 Rylin 6 Occupation: Auto Technician Employer: John Sinclair Nissan Businesses owned, all or part: None Previous offices held or sought: Current Delta Youth League President...
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Candidate questionnaire: Michael Bolen Jr.
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
Name: Michael Bolen jr Age: 44 Place of birth: Sikeston mo Spouse, children's names: Wife: Leslie , son: Trey, daughters: Kyndal and Emily Occupation: Bolen Brothers nursery and landscaping in sikeston mo , family business Employer: Bolen brothers , self...
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Candidate questionnaire: Blake Tiemann
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
Name: Blake Tiemann Age: 43 Place of birth: Oklahoma City, OK Spouse, children's names: Kathy - Wife Brent, Devon, Kailey & Madison Occupation: Executive Pastor Employer: Cape First/House of Hope Businesses owned, all or part: NA Previous offices held or sought: I have served on the Nell Holcomb Board of Education for the past 6 years...
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Candidate questionnaire: Robert Grayhek
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
Name: Robert Grayhek Age: 50 Place of birth: Lienz, Austria Spouse, children's names: Sheila is my wife and our children are Erin who is in the sixth grade and Ian who is in the third grade. Occupation: Director Patient Logistics and Trauma Services...
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Candidate questionnaire: Phyllis L. Pickard
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
Name: Phyllis L. Pickard Age: 48 Place of birth: Cape Girardeau, Missouri Spouse, children's names: Brian D. Pickard Mady Pickard - age 11 Occupation: Legal Assistant Employer: Spradling & Spradling Businesses owned, all or part: N/A Previous offices held or sought: N/A...
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Candidate questionnaire: Jonathan Rasnic
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
Name: Jonathan Rasnic Age: 25 Place of birth: Sikeston, Mo Occupation: Fire and supression system technician Employer: Marmic Fire and Safety Businesses owned, all or part: 1989 Previous offices held or sought: None What is the most important issue facing Scott City?:...
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Candidate questionnaire: Ronald E. Tracy
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
Name: Ronald E Tracy Age: 48 Place of birth: Elgin IL. Spouse, children's names: Candice L Tracy wife, Becka Tracy daughter Occupation: Truck Driver Employer: Self-Employed Businesses owned, all or part: R E Tracy Logistics Previous offices held or sought: None...
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Candidate questionnaire: Jimmy Westrich
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
Name: Jimmy Westrich Age: 48 Place of birth: Oran mo. Spouse, children's names: Three kids, Victoria, Zeth, Autumn . I am a single Dad. Occupation: Auxilary Operator Employer: AECI, New Madrid Power Plant Businesses owned, all or part: none Previous offices held or sought:...
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Candidate questionnaire: Dwain Hahs
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
Name: Dwain Hahs Age: 62 Place of Birth: Cape Girardeau, Missouri Spouse, children's names: Susan Thompson Hahs Justin Hahs Jessica Hahs Occupation: Retired Business owned, all or part: N/A Previous offices held or sought: N/A What do you see as the biggest short-term issue facing Jackson today, and what can be done about it?:...
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Candidate questionnaire: Pat Brazel
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
Name: Pat Brazel Age: 68 Place of birth: Cape Girardeau,Mo Spouse, children's names: Carol, Eric Brazel & Erin Brazel Gloth Occupation: retired Employer: retired engineer with BNSF railroad Businesses owned, all or part: none Previous offices held or sought: none...
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Candidate questionnaire: Melissa Spencer
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
Name: Melissa Spencer Place of birth: Cape Girardeau Spouse, children's names: Michael Spencer, Brandon & Sara (spouse) Isaacs, Matthey & Lindsey (spouse) Isaacs, Jeff Spencer, Sadie Whitener, Mckenzie Spencer Occupation: Ins Bill Clerk Employer: Southeast HEALTH (Southeast Missouri Hospital...
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Susan Swartwout finds validation in daily leadership roles
(Business ~ 03/30/15)
Dr. Susan Swartwout is the University Press publisher at Southeast Missouri State University and she won't deny it's a tough job. Her role often can be demanding; publication is year-round. Large and concrete editorial decisions fall on her shoulders. Supervision and direction of publication interns falls into her job description as well...
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Candidate questionnaire: Beth McDonough Cox
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
Name: Beth McDonough Cox Age: 43 Place of birth: St. Louis, MO Spouse, children's names: Matthew Cox, married 22 years Hunter Cox, 21 Braden Cox, 16 Occupation: State Regulatory Compliance Director Employer: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Businesses owned, all or part: Matthew Cox Farms...
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Candidate questionnaire: Gary Miller
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
Name: Gary Miller Age: Experienced Place of birth: Cape Girardeau, MO Spouse, children's names: Gail, David, Charles, Jennifer and Matthew Occupation: Retired Officer Operations and Management (39 years) Employer: STLSW-SP-DRGW-UP Railroad Businesses owned, all or part: None...
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Candidate Questionnaire: Justin Braun
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
Name: Justin Braun Age: 35 Place of birth: Scott City Spouse, children's names: Wife-Jessica. 4 boys-Noah, Collin, Tyler, and Lincoln. Occupation: Sprinklerfitter Employer: Premier Fire Protection Businesses owned, all or part: none Previous offices held or sought: None...
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Candidate questionnaire: Scott A. Bond
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
Name: Scott A. Bond Age: 46 Place of birth: SE Hospital, Cape Girardeau, MO Spouse, children's names: Angie - wife Erin - daughter Erik - step-son Jonathan - son Hannah - daughter Emma - step-daughter Occupation: Emergency Nurse/Nurse Informatics Employer: SE Health...
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