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Peach farmer alleges damage to fruit trees was foreseeable
(Local News ~ 02/08/20)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- In July 2016, Bill Bader, frustrated by the second straight year of alleged dicamba damage to his peach trees, got out his invoice book and hand wrote bills to his neighbors he suspected of illegally spraying the herbicide: $720,000 to one, $660,000 to another and $1.2 million to a third, according to testimony in federal court this week...
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Maryann Reese: While we cut prices, United used patients as pawns
(Column ~ 02/08/20)
Editor's note: The Southeast Missourian invited UnitedHealthcare and Saint Francis to share their perspectives on current negotiations. Here is Saint Francis' update. After becoming president and Chief Executive Officer in the fall of 2017, many told me prices at Saint Francis Healthcare System were too high. ...
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Cape's Rush Limbaugh awarded high honor
(Local News ~ 02/08/20)
Tuesday's State of the Union address delivered by President Donald Trump was notable for several reasons, and it was of particular consequence for Cape Girardeau native Rush Limbaugh. During the speech, Trump awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to the conservative commentator...
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Poetry book surprises 'old horse trainer'
(Local News ~ 02/08/20)
It wasn't so long ago that John Blankenship's family was gathered in the intensive care unit, following a stroke he'd suffered. His future was uncertain. How much damage had the stroke done? Would he recover? The family didn't know, and, said his granddaughter Kim Adams, it seemed like a great time to go through his poetry...
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OPINION: Prayers from Cape Girardeau for Rush Limbaugh -- America's latest Medal of Freedom recipient
(Column ~ 02/08/20)
The son of two music educators, I benefited greatly from the spoken word as a child. Whether it was a trip to visit family in Charleston, Missouri or a quick errand around town, my parents sang in the car, played music and listened to some guy on the radio. His name: Rush Limbaugh...
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Kind words, kind actions
(Local News ~ 02/08/20)
Leigh Ragsdale's day does not begin with jumping jacks. It may come as a surprise to those who know the Jefferson Elementary principal -- now in her second year in that position -- given her signature infectious exuberance, but the truth is Ragsdale starts her mornings like any number of people: with emails and two cups of coffee...
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Duck Dynasty star Jase Robertson headlines Cape First men’s event
(Local News ~ 02/08/20)
“Duck Dynasty” star Jase Robertson spoke to a sold-out crowd Friday night as part of the Cape First Church Impact Men’s event. Robertson said Cape Girardeau’s Walmart was the top seller nationally of his family’s now-famous duck calls; it was the reason, he said, he was visiting that night. The men in attendance gathered for another reason — to hear the “Duck Dynasty” star speak about his faith in God...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 02/08/20)
Today is Saturday, Feb. 8, the 39th day of 2020. There are 327 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On Feb. 8, 1924, the first execution by gas in the United States took place at the Nevada State Prison in Carson City as Gee Jon, a Chinese immigrant convicted of murder, was put to death...
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Bartels-Licare
(Engagement ~ 02/08/20)
Larry and Barbara Bartels of Whitewater announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Anne Bartels, to Brandon Leigh Licare, both of Jackson. He is the son of Tammie Knight of Paducah, Kentucky, and the late Brian Licare. Rachel is a 2011 graduate of Delta High School. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in agribusiness in 2017 from Southeast Missouri State University. She works at Bayer Crop Science in Matthews, Missouri...
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Revisiting Jefferson as President's Day nears
(Column ~ 02/08/20)
In just over a week it will be President's Day. One of the most consequential chief executives from the standpoint of religion was our third -- Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson espoused a view now memorialized in a letter, which many Americans believe is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. It is not...
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Four kinds of love
(Column ~ 02/08/20)
I first told my wife I loved her on Valentine's Day. Although it was early in our relationship, I wanted to tell her sooner. I waited until February 14 to make it a special day to celebrate our love. As a student of Scripture -- Greek in particular, I can tell you the idea of love is more complex than many people realize...
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Senior Center Menus for Feb. 10-14
(Community ~ 02/08/20)
Monday: Poppy seed chicken with brown rice or stuffed pepper, California-blend vegetables, green peas, whole-grain hot roll and sugar-free gelatin with pears or cinnamon-swirl cake. Tuesday: Ham and beans or ground-beef stroganoff, stewed tomatoes, cooked cabbage, cornbread and crackers and mixed fruit dessert or iced pumpkin bar...
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Ford completes MAC appointment
(Community ~ 02/08/20)
Jerry Ford completed his three year appointment to the Missouri Arts Council Annual Award Panel this month. The independent panel of Missourians representing the arts community from throughout the state selects the honorees from among public nominations. ...
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Cucumbers
(Column ~ 02/08/20)
I pretty much like all the vegies from the garden, but I do have my favorites. Tomatoes are probably my favorite overall crop, and I probably eat more tomatoes than anything else. Cucumbers and peppers probably are neck and neck. I eat a lot of peppers, but these we consume year around. ...
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Comparing yourself to others can be devastating
(Column ~ 02/08/20)
"As I drove home from a visit with friends, I felt rather sad," said my friend, Connie. I was surprised, because of all the people I know, she is one of the least likely to complain. I listened intently knowing something must be wrong. I wondered what had caused her disappointment...
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FYI 2-9-20
(Community ~ 02/08/20)
The Introduction to Baby-Led Weaning course will be held 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at Discovery Playhouse. You will learn the basics behind the Baby-Led Weaning philosophy. It will help you decide if it is right for your family. The purpose of Baby-Led Weaning is to assess when infants are developmentally ready (usually around six months), and then encourage self-feeding of whole, nutritious foods -- skipping the purees and traditional "baby food" or using only when necessary. ...
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Adopt Ryder 2-9-20
(Community ~ 02/08/20)
Submitted by Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary This cute little guy is Ryder. He is a 6-year-old Chihuahua-Pug mix and he's looking for a loving home! If you are ready for a rewarding experience, come see us at Safe Harbor. Call (573) 243-9823.
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Belly of a crawdad
(Column ~ 02/08/20)
This a photo taken on Groundhog Day. The weather was warm enough for groundhogs to be out sunning themselves or looking for green vegetation to eat, but I found none. What you see pictured here is the underside of a small crawdad. It is about 1 1/4 inches long. I dipped him out of shallow water with a long handled minnow net. He was hiding in submerged leaf litter near at the edge of a small pond...
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Learning briefs 2-9-20
(Community ~ 02/08/20)
McKendree University president's list for the fall 2019 semester. Anna, Illinois: Elle Basler. Perryville, Missouri: Luke Schlichting. McKendree University dean's list for the fall 2019 semester. Anna, Illinois: Zachary Odum. Jackson: Taylor Barnes...
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Prayer 2-9-20
(Prayer ~ 02/08/20)
O Lord Jesus, may we be intentional about sharing you with others. Amen.
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Police report 2-9-20
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/08/20)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrest does not imply guilt. Arrests n Champagne L. Bowen-Davis, 24, of Cape Girardeau, was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree domestic assault and two counts of felony armed criminal action...
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Thelma Wade
(Obituary ~ 02/08/20)
Thelma A. Wade, 94, of Jackson -- beloved mother, wife and friend -- passed away Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, at her home in the loving care of her family. She was born June 21, 1925, in Amelia, Virginia, to Earl and Clara Blackburn Ward. Survivors include her sons, Charles (Judy) Wade, Wesley (Janet) Wade and Robert (Maria) Wade; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; a sister; a niece; two nephews; and many great-nephews and great-nieces...
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Darrell Tallevast
(Obituary ~ 02/08/20)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Darrell L. Tallevast, 46, of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, and formerly of Perryville, died Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital in Ste. Genevieve. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville...
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Thomas Smith
(Obituary ~ 02/08/20)
Thomas Michael Smith, 76, of Scott City died Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at Saint Francs Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Oct. 1, 1943, in Cape Girardeau to John Henry and Mary Elizabeth Lynn Smith. He worked in housekeeping at Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. He had previously worked as custodian and bus driver for Scott City School District. He was a member of Scott City First-Family and Youth Worship Center in Scott City. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army...
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Loawana McKee
(Obituary ~ 02/08/20)
Loawana "Miss Dottie" McKee, 85, of Olive Branch, Illinois, passed away at 1:08 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born on April 16, 1934 in Rosewood Heights, Illinoia, to Herman and Lois Marie (Pate) Bregger. She married Otha "Gene" McKee on Nov. 16, 1957. He preceded her in death Aug. 31, 2002...
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James Mansker
(Obituary ~ 02/08/20)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- James "Junior" Mansker, 75, of Marble Hill passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at Woodland Hills. Junior was born April 30, 1944, in St. Louis, son of Harry and Lucille Collins Mansker. Preceding him in death were his parents and sister, Mary Lemons...
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Roy Halbert
(Obituary ~ 02/08/20)
Roy Halbert, 86, of Cape Girardeau, died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, at Chateau Girardeau. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial and graveside military honors at 1 p.m. Friday at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...
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Jack Gosnell
(Obituary ~ 02/08/20)
Jack Rasmussen Gosnell, 86, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at Southeast Hospital. He was born Feb. 26, 1933, in Salem, Oregon, to Edgar and Lillie Rasmussen Gosnell. He and Jody McLaughlin were married March 2, 1957, at Springfield, Missouri. She preceded him in death in October 2005...
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Bob Blackwell
(Obituary ~ 02/08/20)
Voren Robert "Bob" Blackwell, 92, of Cape Girardeau passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, at Missouri Veterans Home, where he spent the last year and a half. He was born March 28, 1927, in Chaffee, Missouri, to Thomas and Mary Alice Craig Blackwell. He was one of 11 children. Bob and Elizabeth Lewis were married Sept. 15, 1950, in Piggott, Arkansas. She preceded him in death Dec. 25, 2009...
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Economy adds a strong 225K jobs
(National News ~ 02/08/20)
WASHINGTON -- Hiring jumped last month as U.S. employers added a robust 225,000 jobs, bolstering an economy that faces threats from China's viral outbreak, an ongoing trade war and struggles at Boeing. The Labor Department also said Friday that a half-million people streamed into the job market in January, though not all of them found jobs. That influx meant that more people were counted as unemployed, and it boosted the jobless rate to 3.6% from a half-century low of 3.5% in December...
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Pair reassigned after testifying against Trump
(National News ~ 02/08/20)
WASHINGTON -- The decorated soldier and national security aide who played a central role in the Democrats' impeachment case against President Donald Trump was escorted out of the White House complex Friday, according to his lawyer, who said he was asked to leave in retaliation for "telling the truth."...
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China's Communist Party faces recriminations over virus
(International News ~ 02/08/20)
BEIJING -- China's ruling Communist Party faced public anger and recrimination Friday over the death of a doctor who was threatened by the authorities after trying to sound the alarm about the new coronavirus back in December. The death toll, meanwhile, rose to nearly 640, and the number of people infected worldwide climbed past 31,400...
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Trump's acquittal confronts Democrats with choices
(National News ~ 02/08/20)
WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump's impeachment ended with a reminder of why House Speaker Nancy Pelosi resisted the idea for so long -- an acquittal everyone saw coming, followed by a presidential victory lap and a bump in his poll numbers just as the 2020 campaign officially began...
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Man charged with killing, dumping body
(State News ~ 02/08/20)
PINEVILLE, Mo. --A Missouri man was charged Friday with fatally shooting an Arkansas man while getting a ride home from a party and then forcing two other people in the vehicle to dump the body along a rural road. Twenty-five-year-old Henry Bridgeford, of Noel, is jailed without bond on a first-degree murder charge in the death of Christian Zigmunt, 22, of Bella Vista, Arkansas. ...
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Democrat says changes may come to DNC
(National News ~ 02/08/20)
WASHINGTON -- A top Democrat in Congress said Friday the party's future under Tom Perez is under scrutiny amid fallout from the Iowa caucuses and the winnowing of the presidential primary field to the exclusion of candidates of color. Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina, the third-ranking House Democrat, stopped short of saying Perez must go as leader of the Democratic National Committee...
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Palestinians deny charges of incitement, blameTrump
(International News ~ 02/08/20)
JERUSALEM -- The Palestinians on Friday rejected U.S. allegations of incitement after a day of clashes and attacks left three Palestinians dead and more than a dozen Israelis wounded. They instead linked the violence to President Donald Trump's Mideast initiative, which heavily favors Israel on all the most contentious issues of the conflict and would allow it to annex large parts of the occupied West Bank...
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Sinn Fein surges in Ireland
(International News ~ 02/08/20)
DUBLIN -- Ireland's elections are usually two-horse races. But this time there's a third contender, as a party with historic links to the Irish Republican Army soars in the polls. As Irish voters prepare to choose a new parliament Saturday, a restive electorate is rattling the two parties that have dominated the country's politics since it won independence from Britain a century ago, Fianna Fail and Fine Gael...
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Syrian advance sends hundreds of thousands fleeing in Idlib
(International News ~ 02/08/20)
BEIRUT -- Turkey on Friday sent more troops and tanks to bolster its military presence in northwestern Syria, where President Bashar Assad's forces have been advancing in a devastating, Russian-backed offensive that has sparked a massive wave of people fleeing in wet and blustery winter weather...
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Ex-wife convicted of Missouri husband's 2007 murder
(State News ~ 02/08/20)
Ex-wife convicted of Missouri husband's 2007 murder PARKVILLE, Mo. -- Twelve years after a man was found shot to death at his Riverside home, his ex-wife has been convicted of first-degree murder in his death. A Platte County jury on Thursday found Letti Strait, 59, of Parkville, guilty for her role in the death of Charles Cammisano on Sept. 1, 2007, Platte County Prosecutor Eric Zahnd said...
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Kansas City man admits to robbing 2 banks, Subway restaurant
(State News ~ 02/08/20)
Kansas City man admits to robbing 2 banks, Subway restaurant KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A Kansas City man has pleaded guilty to robbing two banks and a Subway restaurant during a February 2016 crime spree. The U.S. attorney's office says 27-year-old Mack Davis admitted through his plea Thursday that he stole $647 from the Subway and a total of $4,735 during the two bank heists. ...
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Man pleads guilty to federal charge in road rage case
(State News ~ 02/08/20)
Man pleads guilty to federal charge in road rage case SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A Missouri man who threatened another driver in a road rage confrontation has pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. The U.S. attorney's office says 29-year-old William J.W. Duval, of Conway, admitted Thursday through his plea that he was in possession of a 9mm semi-automatic pistol during the June 2019 confrontation in Springfield...
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Woman seriously injured in police pursuit crash in Missouri
(State News ~ 02/08/20)
Woman seriously injured in police pursuit crash in Missouri KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A woman was seriously injured when she was ejected from a stolen pickup truck during a police pursuit in the Kansas City area, authorities say. Belton police said in a Facebook post that the crash happened around 3 a.m. ...
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Sponsored: Pitch Perfect: After successful heart surgery, Dexter dynamo is back to active lifestyle
(Local News ~ 02/08/20)
Sheila LeGrand is not one to sit still for much more than a nanosecond. That's why she was learning to play the wildly popular pickleball. That's also why she broke her wrist. "I knew I shouldn't run backwards," she admited, patting her cast. Broken wrist -- good news. But more about that later...
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Herbert Graetz
(Obituary ~ 02/08/20)
Herbert Graetz, 88, passed away Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, with family by his side. He was born May 30, 1931, in Forst, Germany, to Reinhold and Martha Graetz. Herbert's life story and experiences could fill a book. All those who knew him would agree that to sum up his life in a paragraph or two would be nearly impossible, but the highlights of his extraordinary journey are related herein...
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READY TO RETIRE? APPLY ONLINE WITH SOCIAL SECURITY
(Submitted Story ~ 02/08/20)
It’s never too early to start planning for retirement and our online tools can help. Go to www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount to access your my Social Security account to get a personalized estimate of your retirement benefits based on your earnings record. ...
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Jean Dale: Cape Girardeau baseball sensation (with an asterisk)
(Column ~ 02/08/20)
From match-fixing to sign-stealing, professional baseball has had its share of scandals. Recent events reminded me of the story of Emmett Eugene Dale, a former major-league pitcher who became embroiled in a bribery scandal, but then found redemption in Cape Girardeau playing for the Capahas in the early 1920s...
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Out of the past: Feb. 8
(Out of the Past ~ 02/08/20)
The memory of the hazing death of Southeast Missouri State University journalism student Michael Davis ignites deep-rooted emotions, eloquent tributes and the reminder of harsh consequences during a memorial service at Rose Theater; Davis was killed by members of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity Feb. 15, 1994...
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Out of the past: Feb. 9
(Out of the Past ~ 02/08/20)
BENTON, Mo. -- Scott County voters will decide two sales tax issues for law enforcement funding on the April 4 ballot; the first measure would impose a county-wide quarter-cent sales tax for county law enforcement services; the second would impose the same tax rate to build a county jail...
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Cape Girardeau Central High School first semester
(Honor Roll ~ 02/08/20)
Cape Girardeau Central High School First semester A Honor Roll 9th grade: Ibrahim Ahmad, Anna Albertson, Aurelia Arce, Kalee Armstrong, Savannah Baker, Srija Bandyopadhayay, Zachary Borowiak, Sydney Britt, Brady Brune, Kathryn Buckley, Samuel Cairns, Kindsey Caldwell, Lucy Cook, Halen Dade, Caitlin Dilley, Dylan Dush, Ella Ferguson, Eann Gardner, Amiya Garmon, Gabriel Goodin, Ella Haggerty, Riley Johnson, Hafsa Manzoor, Megan Maxton, Kevin Mendez, Madison Morris, Taj Morris, Jennifer Nava, Jada Norris, Amber Nunn, Elizabeth Patrick, Alexander Rich, Betsabe' Rodriguez, Henry Rusten, Kolyn Shoemaker, Anwyn Suhr, Kara Torbet, Ava Vogelsang, Aiden Winkler.. ...
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