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'Some things are worth the fight': Runner Shannon Aldridge will honor his daughter’s memory at the Boston Marathon
(Community ~ 03/02/19)
November 5, 2007, Shannon Aldridge lost his daughter, Sahara Jayde "Hoops" Aldridge, to a brain tumor. She was 13. It was a Monday. "Every year," he said. "It's the worst weekend of our lives." Last year, it again fell on a Monday. But last November, as Aldridge was steeling himself for another awful anniversary, he got a phone call, on the Friday before, inviting him to run the Boston Marathon...
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Southeast Career Closet provides students with business attire at no charge
(Local News ~ 03/02/19)
Southeast Missouri State University’s Career Closet, which offers free-to-take professional attire for students in need, has been abuzz, according to director of career services Dan Presson. Located beneath Kent Library, adjacent to textbook rental and married with the on-campus food pantry, the closet provides students with the additional and oftentimes required “hire attire” for embarking on a new career...
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Locals observe World Day of Prayer, learn about Slovenia
(Local News ~ 03/02/19)
World Day of Prayer is observed on the first Friday of March each year. This year, locals came together at Jackson’s First Presbyterian Church to commemorate the day and learn about the lives of women in the central European country of Slovenia, which is this year’s World Day of Prayer host country...
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Use-tax measure 'not a double tax,' Jackson mayor says
(Local News ~ 03/02/19)
A use tax would be “Small for You, But Big for Jackson,” said Jackson Mayor Dwain Hahs at the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce’s First Friday Coffee event. “That’s really what this means to us as we go forward,” Hahs said, noting on $500 of online, out-of-state purchases, about $12.50 would be collected with the use tax...
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The 411 on 911: Agencies in Cape Girardeau County look to consolidate 911 services
(Local News ~ 03/02/19)
911 is the go-to emergency call number, but in Missouri, the larger system is a patchwork with no common oversight. Individual counties, and in many cases cities and towns, are responsible for their own systems. That means entities spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on software, equipment and staffing for a 911 dispatch center, at least once every 10 years, said Zach Dillard, communications director with the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Department...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 03/02/19)
Today is Saturday, March 2, the 61st day of 2019. There are 304 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 2, 1933, the motion picture "King Kong" had its world premiere at New York's Radio City Music Hall and the Roxy. On this date:...
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Out of the past: March 2
(Out of the Past ~ 03/02/19)
The Cape Girardeau City Council met yesterday behind closed doors to iron out final details in the city's process to endorse one of two riverboat gaming proposals; that process will culminate Monday, when the council is slated to recommend that either Boyd Gaming or Lady Luck Gaming be granted a license to operate a riverboat casino in Cape Girardeau...
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Martin - Essner
(Engagement ~ 03/02/19)
Thomas J. Martin and Jason and Tracy Barnett of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Kaylyn Marie Martin, to Aaron Scott Essner of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Mike and Donna Essner of Scott City. Kaylyn is a sales consultant at John Sinclair Nissan of Cape Girardeau...
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Davis - McCormick
(Engagement ~ 03/02/19)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Phillip Davis of Cedar Park, Texas, and James and Debra Barker of Marble Hill announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Davis, to Dalton Kyle McCormick, both of Marble Hill. He is the son of Jason and Myra McCormick of Scott City and Olivia Phillips of Marble Hill...
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Adopt Fletch 3-3-19
(Community ~ 03/02/19)
Submitted by Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary Fletch is a cute 10-week-old puppy who loves to play. He's about 20 pounds and will probably be a big guy when fully grown. He is available for adoption at Safe Harbor; call (573) 243-9823.
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Senior Center Menus for March 4-8
(Community ~ 03/02/19)
Monday: Shepherd's pie or Polish sausage and potato, sauerkraut, Prince Edward veggies, whole-grain bread and sugar-free peach crisp or peach cobbler. Tuesday: Roast pork with gravy or vegetable beef soup, Au Gratin potatoes, pickled beet salad, whole-grain hot roll and cinnamon applesauce or streusel cake...
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Something black on a beech tree limb
(Column ~ 03/02/19)
Last Sunday while walking in the woods I noticed a black object about six feet up the trunk of an American beech tree. At first I thought it was a black squirrel or bird. But it did not move as I cautiously approached. The black something turned out to be a soft mold called "spongy sooty beech mold." This mold grows during summer when tiny fuzzy white aphids called "woolly beech aphids" feasting on live beech tree leaves produce a by-product called honeydew. ...
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The Reynolds family of Morehouse, Missouri
(Column ~ 03/02/19)
John Clayborn "Clabe" Reynolds relocated his family to Morehouse, Missouri, from Pope County, Illinois, in the 1910s. He married Louella Harmon Reynolds on Oct. 23, 1904. Four children were born to this marriage: Charles "Baker" Reynolds, Thelma Reynolds, Nell Reynolds, and Roy Reynolds (died in infancy)...
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Old habits are hard to break
(Column ~ 03/02/19)
When Marge and I butcher a beef, we have our hamburger put in one-pound packages so when we fry hamburgers we end up with three one-third pound burgers. Sometimes Marge will fry up the whole pound so we end up with one burger as leftovers. The other morning I was scrounging around in the ice box looking for breakfast and ran across the hamburger from the night before. But the hamburger just didn't sound all that good for breakfast. What sounded good was a piece of pork...
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Literacy center branch opens in Marble Hill
(Community ~ 03/02/19)
The Cape Adult and Literacy Center opened a new branch at the Bollinger County Library in January. Getting an education matters; however, sometimes people do not have the opportunity to graduate from high school along with their peers. The Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) program located in Cape Girardeau works to help rectify that situation. ...
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FYI 3-3-19
(Community ~ 03/02/19)
Cape Girardeau Public Library at 711 N. Clark St. in Cape Girardeau is hosting "A Day in the Life of Larry," a photo series featuring Larry Tyler, father, husband and a person with ALS. These photos, taken by photographer Sarah Howell of Sarah E Studios, captures a typical day for those living with ALS...
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Learning briefs 3-3-19
(Community ~ 03/02/19)
HAMILTON, NY -- Nicole Sotak of Jackson, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2021, has earned the fall 2018 dean's award with distinction. The following students have been awarded scholarships to attend Southeast Missouri State University for the 2019-2020 academic year:...
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The conflict within
(Column ~ 03/02/19)
There is a conflict raging within you: a conflict between what you want and what God desires for you. Not surprisingly what you want and what God desires are not always the same. Paul, who once hated the church and now by God's grace is its greatest champion, writes to the Christians in the region of Galatia, " ... ...
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Ashes to ashes
(Column ~ 03/02/19)
I am a Baptist, through and through. I know every verse of "Just As I Am" by heart, I still have my denim Royal Ambassadors vest, and I believe the three main food groups are casseroles, pies, and watered-down Kool-Aid. I am proud to be a Baptist, but I have also grown to love and appreciate the wisdom that is found in the wider palette of the Christian tradition...
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Club news 3-3-19
(Community News ~ 03/02/19)
Lamplighter FCE Club gathered Feb. 21 at the home of Dorothy Hahs for its monthly meeting. Verla Mangels, vice president, called the club meeting to order. Jackie Kurre, song leader, led in singing, "Smiles." The devotion from "God's Little Devotion Book" on temptations was given by Hahs. And she shared a humorous lesson called, "Mom Knows All." Each member answered roll call by giving a tip for organizing stuff...
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From satirical to silly, walking clubs spice up Mardi Gras
(Community ~ 03/02/19)
NEW ORLEANS -- A floppy-eared pooch wearing a red crustacean costume rides in a wagon decorated like a shrimp boat, followed by another "boat" wagon occupied by a pug in a sailor hat. Behind them, on a leash, strolls a white maltese in a Wonder Woman costume alongside canines in fluffy purple, green and gold tutus...
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Ancient espalier pruning practice lets you turn trees and shrubs into artistic, 2-dimensial forms
(Community ~ 03/02/19)
Espalier design is an ancient pruning practice that fashions fruit trees, vines or flowering shrubs into artistic, two-dimensional forms. This lateral shaping makes it easier to harvest and mow, maximizes sunlight, and helps trees fit into tight areas...
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Prayer 3-3-10
(Prayer ~ 03/02/19)
Lord Jesus, we humbly ask for wisdom that we may honor you always. Amen.
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Out of the past: March 3
(Out of the Past ~ 03/02/19)
McCLURE, Ill. -- Resurfacing and shoulder work along a 4.2-mile stretch of the Grapevine Trail, which leads from McClure to the Dishwood "Y," is one of a number of Illinois Department of Transportation projects that were bid on last week; bituminous resurfacing will start on the road about five miles southeast of McClure and continue to the Dishwood "Y" about 2 1/2 miles west of Tamms, Illinois, which will be the site of a new super-maximum prison...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 3-3-19
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/02/19)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Monday n Medical assists were made at 12:15 a.m. on South West End Boulevard, 4:03 a.m. on North Street, 7:49 a.m. on Themis Street, 9:05 a.m. at Cape La Croix Road, 12:17 p.m. on Lexington Avenue, 4:29 p.m. on Barberry Street, 5:49 p.m. on North Kingshighway, 6:49 p.m. on Bloomfield Street, 7:56 p.m. on Aspen Drive, 8:54 p.m. on Veterans Memorial Drive and 10:29 p.m. on Bertling Street...
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Area police report 3-3-19
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/02/19)
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Luis Martinez, 42, of Cape Girardeau was arrested on suspicion of fourth-degree domestic assault. n Collin Carter, 21, of Cape Girardeau was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug parapernalia...
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Paul Walker
(Obituary ~ 03/02/19)
Paul Ronald "Ronnie" Walker, 75, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, at Southeast Hospital. Born April 17, 1943, in Medford, Oregon, to Paul Edward and Mary Margaret Morton Walker, Paul was a graduate of College High and attended Southeast Missouri State University...
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Calvin Phillips
(Obituary ~ 03/02/19)
Calvin Cleveland Phillips passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, at his home, with family members present. An only child, Calvin was born Aug. 25, 1929, near McBride in Perry County, Missouri, to Cleve Thomas and Viola McFarland Phillips. On July 28, 1950, he married Dorothy Bangert, with whom he celebrated 68 years of marriage...
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Phyllis McDonald
(Obituary ~ 03/02/19)
Phyllis Ann McDonald, 67, of Delta passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, at Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Dec. 18, 1951, in St. Louis to the late Chalmer Perry and LaVaughn Perry Medley. She married Hubert J. McDonald on Dec. 12, 1970, and he survives of the home...
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Carol Lunsford
(Obituary ~ 03/02/19)
Carol E. Lunsford, 94, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, at Life Care Center. She was born March 23, 1924, near Oriole, the daughter of Burette A. and Lottie Mae Tripp Farrow. Carol was married to Charles Oakley Lunsford, and he preceded her in death June 22, 1960...
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Robert Lemons
(Obituary ~ 03/02/19)
Robert N. Lemons, 91, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, at Saint Francis Medical Center. Bob was born Dec. 10, 1927, in St. Louis the son of Katherine Snell Lemons. He married Doris Bowden on June 16, 1951, at Grace Methodist Church. He was a 1945 graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School and a graduate of Columbia College with a Bachelor of Arts in history...
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Nell Kieninger
(Obituary ~ 03/02/19)
Nell Kieninger passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Dec. 24, 1925, at Arnsberg to Ben and Edna Moore Kayser. She and Clarence Kieninger were married Sept. 27, 1942, in Franklin, Kentucky. They had been married 70 years when he passed away March 13, 2013...
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Mary Headrick
(Obituary ~ 03/02/19)
Mary Belle Headrick, 91, of Jackson died Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, at The Arbors in Cape Girardeau. She was born Jan. 17, 1928, at the family farm between Jackson and Oak Ridge to James Shelton and Daisy Cowan Godwin. She and Ralph Headrick were married July 17, 1948, at Jackson. He preceded her in death May 15, 2014...
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Dillon Diebold
(Obituary ~ 03/02/19)
Dillon Seth Diebold, 26, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Jackson, died Friday, March 1, 2019. Arrangements are incomplete at Ford and Sons Funeral Home.
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Michael Chandonait
(Obituary ~ 03/02/19)
Michael John Chandonait, 70, of Jackson died Friday, March 1, 2019. Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. March 16 at Lynwood Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau. Celebration of life service will begin at 3 p.m. March 16 at the church, with the Rev. Mark Anderson officiating...
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Joyce Abernathy
(Obituary ~ 03/02/19)
Joyce Lavonne Abernathy, 88, of Cape Girardeau passed away Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, at Life Care Center. She was born Nov. 12, 1930, in Cape Girardeau to the late Folla and Aline "Dolly" Proctor Dankel. Joyce was a member of Evangelical United Church of Christ in Cape Girardeau. She was a real estate broker in Carbondale, Illinois, later in Atlanta and then back in Cape Girardeau. She won many awards in Illinois, Georgia and Cape Girardeau...
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Netanyahu still poised for re-election despite latest criminal allegations
(International News ~ 03/02/19)
JERUSALEM -- Just over a month before elections, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks more vulnerable than ever. Following a dramatic announcement Thursday by Israel's attorney general, Netanyahu almost certainly faces indictment on corruption charges in the coming months. His main challenger leads him in the polls, and he is taking heat even from his supporters for forming an alliance with a racist ultranationalist party...
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Consumer spending fell 0.5 percent in December
(National News ~ 03/02/19)
WASHINGTON -- U.S. consumer spending tumbled 0.5 percent in December, the biggest decline in nine years, as the holiday shopping season ended in disappointment. Meanwhile, incomes rose sharply in December but edged down in January. The fall in consumer spending followed sizable gains of 0.7 percent in October and 0.6 percent in November, the Commerce Department reported Friday. ...
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Pakistan frees captured pilot in 'gesture of peace'
(International News ~ 03/02/19)
WAGAH, Pakistan -- Pakistan handed over a captured Indian air force pilot to Indian officials at a border crossing Friday, a "gesture of peace" by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan aimed at defusing a dramatic escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbors over the disputed region of Kashmir...
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U.S. hits Venezuela officials with sanctions for blocking aid
(National News ~ 03/02/19)
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration imposed sanctions Friday on six high-ranking members of the Venezuelan security forces and revoked the visas of other officials and their relatives in the latest effort to pressure President Nicolas Maduro into leaving office...
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Warmbier's parents blame 'evil regime' in son's death
(National News ~ 03/02/19)
WASHINGTON -- The parents of an American college student who died following months of detention in North Korea rebuked President Donald Trump on Friday, saying Kim Jong Un "and his evil regime" are responsible for their son's death. Trump said this week he takes Kim "at his word" Kim was unaware of alleged mistreatment of Otto Warmbier...
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Eyeing 2020, White House steps up 'socialism' attack
(National News ~ 03/02/19)
WASHINGTON -- As the White House gears up for the 2020 campaign, it's pressing the case Democrats are rallying behind what it's calling the policies of "socialism." Trying to portray Democrats as out of step with ordinary Americans, Vice President Mike Pence said in a speech Friday at the Conservative Political Action Conference the choice in the next election is "between freedom and socialism, between personal responsibility and government dependence."...
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Final assault on last IS-held pocket in Syria resumes
(International News ~ 03/02/19)
OUTSIDE BAGHOUZ, Syria -- U.S.-backed Syrian forces Friday resumed military operations to liberate the last piece of territory held by the Islamic State group in Syria after evacuating thousands of civilians and hostages who have been besieged inside, a spokesman said...
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Missouri 'on track' to offer REAL ID licenses this month
(State News ~ 03/02/19)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri officials said the state is "on track" to soon begin offering licenses and identifications complying with stricter federal identification requirements under the Real ID Act. But the Missouri Department of Revenue said in a news release there's no immediate need to rush to apply when they become available starting March 25. ...
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1 year later: Cape Christian poised for bright future
(Column ~ 03/02/19)
What a difference one year can make. In April 2018 Cape Christian School was told that after 42 years the school would be closing. The church that support the school with both dollars and a location was not be able to continue backing it financially...
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Actress Katherine Helmond dies
(Entertainment ~ 03/02/19)
LOS ANGELES -- Actress Katherine Helmond, an Emmy-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actress who played two very different matriarchs on the ABC sitcoms "Who's the Boss?" and "Soap," has died, her talent agency said Friday. She was 89. Helmond died of complications from Alzheimer's disease Feb 23 at her home in Los Angeles, talent agency APA said in a statement...
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