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Oak Ridge schools use recycled tires as playground surface
(Local News ~ 11/25/19)
The Oak Ridge School District relocated its early-childhood program to the elementary school building in newly constructed classrooms this school year. ...
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American Cancer Society Gala by the numbers
(Local News ~ 11/25/19)
The American Cancer Society’s 2019 gala raised more than $90,000, ACS local stock partner Erin Ressler said. Sold out at 275 attendees, the gala was held Nov. 16 at Rusted Route Farms in Cape Girardeau, Ressler said. Last year, the event raised slightly more money overall at $100,000, according to a previous Southeast Missourian story. ...
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Volunteers pack 10,000 meals destined for Haiti
(Local News ~ 11/25/19)
As a craft fair commandeered The Bridge Church’s usual home at the Osage Centre, the nondenominational church moved its Sunday ministry to the Cape Girardeau SportsPlex for a Kids Against Hunger food-packing event. The Bridge Church co-pastors Laura and Rocky Strand said their “portable church” began working with Kids Against Hunger as their mission project last year, and chose to do so again this year during their temporary, annual displacement during the local craft fair weekend...
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Deck the halls ... and roofs, trees and bushes
(Business ~ 11/25/19)
C.B. Forck says it’s hard to estimate the extent of the Christmas decorating he does every year as the holiday season approaches ...
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'Tis the season: For thievery
(Local News ~ 11/25/19)
A package theft captured Thursday afternoon by a doorbell camera is a timely reminder to take precautions to avoid becoming a victim this holiday season, Cape Girardeau police Sgt. Joey Hann said. Hann said Saturday he’d spoken to the officer working the case...
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Rural Routes: Man tells of decadeslong passion for 'lighting up Chaffee'
(Local News ~ 11/25/19)
CHAFFEE, Mo. — Adam Rister began assembling Christmas light displays when he was about 8; now roughly two-and-a-half decades later, it’s a passion. The 33-year-old Chaffee, Missouri, man could be found Thursday afternoon crafting this year’s display at the location where he grew up...
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Thankful People — 'The hero of this house': Puppies for Parole dog helps couple live
(Local News ~ 11/25/19)
In October 2016, a 1-year-old neglected puppy showed up at the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri with mange. The German shepherd/Siberian husky mix was missing fur, carrying fleas and her skin was scabbing over in places. She also lacked social skills and knowledge of basic commands...
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Subscriber exclusive — Business Notebook: Best places to shop this Black Friday? Happy retirement, Mark Bliss
(Business ~ 11/25/19)
I saw an amusing post on Facebook the other day reminding Black Friday shoppers to turn their phones to the “horizontal” position before recording any fights among their fellow shoppers. Yes, another Black Friday, the annual celebration of retail consumerism, is nearly upon us ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 11/25/19)
Today is Monday, Nov. 25, the 329th day of 2019. There are 36 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 25, 1986, the Iran-Contra affair erupted as President Ronald Reagan and Attorney General Edwin Meese revealed that profits from secret arms sales to Iran had been diverted to Nicaraguan rebels...
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Prayer 11-25-19
(Prayer ~ 11/25/19)
O Lord God, may we choose our words wisely, glorifying you in all we do. Amen.
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Speak Out 11/25/19
(Speak Out ~ 11/25/19)
I was wondering why it takes so long to get our mail. I live between Dutchtown and Whitewater and sometimes we don’t get our mail until 5 p.m. I don’t like walking to the mailbox in the dark...
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Celebrating Thanksgiving with stories of gratitude
(Editorial ~ 11/25/19)
Who’s ready for some turkey and mashed potatoes? As many this week prepare Thanksgiving feasts or travel to see family and friends, it’s a good time to remember why we celebrate the fourth Thursday of November. What is commonly considered the first Thanksgiving took place in 1621 following Pilgrims’ successful corn harvest. ...
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Elmer Seyer
(Obituary ~ 11/25/19)
ORAN, Mo. -- Elmer Joseph Seyer, 89, of Oran died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at the Chateau in Cape Girardeau. He was born Oct. 14, 1930, in Advance, Missouri, son of Philip and Alvina Dohogne Seyer. He married the only girl he ever loved, Susie Ann Cecilia Bucher, on April 16, 1955, in New Hamburg, Missouri. They shared 64 years together...
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James McLain
(Obituary ~ 11/25/19)
WOOD RIVER, Ill. -- James "Papa Jim" D. McLain, 81, of Wood River passed away Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at Christian North East Hospital. He was born July 28, 1938, in Jackson to Roy Wilson and Laura G. Koeppel McLain. He married Jean Gleason on April 25, 1959, in Cape Girardeau; she preceded him in death Feb. 18, 2008...
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Lance Layton
(Obituary ~ 11/25/19)
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Lance Patrick Layton, 44, of Orlando, and formerly of Perryville, Missouri, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at Dr. Phillips Hospital in Orlando. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, with a rosary at 8:30 a.m., at Ford and Young Chapel in Perryville...
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James Hutson
(Obituary ~ 11/25/19)
James Glenn Hutson, 79, of Cape Girardeau passed away Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at Chateau Girardeau. He was born July 29, 1940, in Eldorado, Kansas, to Glenn Jefferson and Helen Goll Farrar Hutson. James and Melody Baker were married Oct. 4, 1977, in Bremerton, Washington...
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Virginia Gohn
(Obituary ~ 11/25/19)
Virginia Gohn, 85, of Jackson passed away Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born Dec. 11, 1933, in Glen Allen, Missouri, to Ernest and Blanche Sitzes Lincoln. She and Kelly Gohn were married June 9, 1954, in Glen Allen...
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Frank Ellis Sr.
(Obituary ~ 11/25/19)
Frank Kennedy Ellis Sr., 57, of Cape Girardeau was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. Frank was born Oct. 12, 1962, in Charleston, Missouri, to the late Joseph and Inez Ellis. He and Sylvia Johnson were married on Sept. 7, 1985, in Haywood City, Missouri. He was the loving father of Syr-Franklin Kennedy Ellis II, of Overland Park, Kansas, and Sierra Thomas-Ellis and her spouse, Quency Thomas-Ellis of St. Louis...
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Jack Burnett
(Obituary ~ 11/25/19)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Jack Leslie Burnett, 67, of Chaffee died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Nov. 8, 1952, to the late Mary Frances King and Jack T. Burnett. He served for 47 years as a second-generation funeral director and co-owner of Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapels...
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Border agents seize 154 pounds of bologna at Texas crossing
(National News ~ 11/25/19)
EL PASO, Texas — No baloney: U.S. border agents seized more than 150 pounds of bologna from a driver entering the country from Mexico. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a news release the driver told agents Thursday at the El Paso crossing he had rolls of frozen turkey ham in his pickup truck. ...
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Pentagon chief fires Navy secretary over SEAL controversy
(National News ~ 11/25/19)
WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Sunday fired the Navy's top official for allegedly proposing a deal with the White House behind Esper's back to resolve the matter of a Navy SEAL whose case has been championed by President Donald Trump...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 11/25/19
(Local News ~ 11/25/19)
Approval of minutes n Minutes for Nov. 21 meeting Communications/reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on the agenda Routine business...
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Out of the past: Nov. 25
(Out of the Past ~ 11/25/19)
Merchants open their doors early and close them late to accommodate the busiest shopping day of the year; stores that opened long before the average 9 or 10 a.m. report shoppers standing at the doors, waiting to be let in. COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Unable to overcome two early Excelsior Springs, Missouri, touchdowns, the Jackson Indians fall 12-6 to the state champion Tigers in the Class 4A state championship game; a remarkable Indian season, which included the school's first appearance in a football state championship game, concludes at 12-2.. ...
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John Guild Chapter, NSDAR recognizes KRCU Public Radio for Local Media and Entertainment
(Submitted Story ~ 11/25/19)
The John Guild Chapter, NSDAR met at Noon on November 20, 2019 at Dexter BBQ in Cape Girardeau. The chapter recognized KRCU Public Radio today for not only the National Public Radio programming that it provides, but for the local programming it provides that entertains and educates these communities. ...
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Sponsored: SHOP LOCAL: The benefits of window tinting
(Shop Local ~ 11/25/19)
Tinting your car windows not only reduces glare but also blocks the UV rays that cause skin cancer. Tinting the windows in your home can also block those rays that damage your skin, fade furniture and carpet, and blister wood furniture. Who do you turn to when you need this service? Call Cape Glass and Tinting, the experts to applying the industry standard Llumar film...
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