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Tired of verbal 'abuse,' John Freeze suspends public comment at next PHC meeting
(Local News ~ 03/26/22)
Public comments at county health board meetings are no more -- at least for now. John Freeze, president of the Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center board of trustees, said due to "very contentious" remarks made by audience members at the most recent regularly scheduled PHC meeting, no public comment will be entertained at its next session, April 26...
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Two in custody after alleged break-ins near Fruitland, lengthy vehicle chase
(Local News ~ 03/26/22)
Cape Girardeau County authorities have apprehended two suspects and are seeking as many as three more in an alleged string of break-ins in the Fruitland area that eventually led to a lengthy vehicle chase. Sgt. Cody Windbigler of the county Sheriff's Office said information gathered in the investigation indicates as many as five people, reportedly from St. ...
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Cape's Rob Pensel, lauded for bringing children 'the magic of Christmas,' dies
(Local News ~ 03/26/22)
After a 36-year career as a maintenance electrician, Cape Girardeau's Rob Pensel turned his attention in retirement to playing Santa Claus, leaving an indelible mark among children whose lives he touched. Pensel, 66, died at home on Tuesday. The Southeast Missouri State University graduate was remembered well by several who knew him...
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Gems from the Archive's estate papers, Part 1
(Column ~ 03/26/22)
Blame this one on Lyle Johnston, archives assistant. One of Lyle's ongoing projects is to archive (that is, clean, sort, mend) papers in files from the probate court of Cape Girardeau County. These files range from the early 1800s to nearly the present day, and they contain some gems. Lyle likes to call those out to me as I'm working on administrative tasks in my office next to his work area, and we've been compiling these for the better part of a year...
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Ukraine says 300 died in theater attack; hunger grips cities
(International News ~ 03/26/22)
KYIV, Ukraine -- About 300 people were killed in the Russian airstrike last week on a Mariupol theater that was being used as a shelter, Ukrainian authorities said Friday in what would make it the war's deadliest known attack on civilians yet. Meanwhile, in what could signal an important narrowing of Moscow's military objectives, the U.S. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 03/26/22)
Today is Saturday, March 26, the 85th day of 2022. There are 280 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 26, 2010, the U.S. and Russia sealed the first major nuclear weapons treaty in nearly two decades, agreeing to slash the former Cold War rivals' warhead arsenals by nearly one-third...
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Cook - 50 years
(Anniversary ~ 03/26/22)
Ronald and Sandra Cook of Whitewater celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary March 25 with a dinner with family hosted by the couple's daughters at 36 Restaurant and Bar in Cape Girardeau. Cook and the former Sandra Needham were married March 25, 1972, at First Baptist Church in Delta. Both are retired, public school educators...
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FYI 3-27-22
(Community ~ 03/26/22)
n Introduction to 3D field archery will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. today, March 26, at Maintz Wildlife Preserve Archery Range near Oak Ridge. The program is designed for those who have some experience with archery. The following topics will be covered, safety, appropriate archery equipment, targets, range and range etiquette. Bows are available upon request but participants may bring their own. Each archer will shoot five stations...
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Scott City High School third quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 03/26/22)
Scott City High School High Honor Roll 9th grade: Maddelyn Cohn, Graycie Conklin, Serenity Glasser, Lane Holder, Lilyan Landis, Anthony McNeely, Jude Phillips, Miranda Schusler, Ramsey Spinks, Shayla Sterling, Trinity Talley, Alivia Woods, Isabella Young...
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Eagle Ridge Christian School third quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 03/26/22)
Eagle Ridge Christian School A Honor Roll Kindergarten: Charli Enderle, Maddox Holland, Jace Jackson, Blake Martin, Parker Ressel, Zade Underwood. 1st grade: Nora Ammon, Emri Ferguson, Asher Seyer, Tobias Shanahan, Cole Tirbout, Lydia Winters, Isaiah Richardson, Temperance Russell...
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A signal for disaster
(Column ~ 03/26/22)
You may not be able to see the water in this photo, but it is there. I could see water running in this roadside ditch and hear the water as it fell into the hole. This is a sinkhole. A sinkhole is caused by water seeping downwardly through porous soil on a regular basis. ...
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Senior Center Menus for March 28 through April 1
(Community ~ 03/26/22)
Monday: Pulled pork in gravy or chicken potpie, buttered potatoes, seasoned cabbage, pickled beets, whole-grain bread slice and sugar-free peach crisp or Black Forest cake. Tuesday: Chicken and dumplings or Reuben casserole, California-blend veggies, Lima beans, whole-grain bread slice and chilled apricots or iced cake...
- Helleman receives nursing award (Community ~ 03/26/22)
- Adopt Lucy 3-27-22 (Community ~ 03/26/22)
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Wisdom or foolishness
(Column ~ 03/26/22)
Are you starting to question everything you have believed all your life? Is your faith and values being shaken by current events? Have you become cynical in your approach to life, questioning like Pilot in the Bible, "What is truth?" Who is wise and who is foolish?...
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Calming the storm
(Column ~ 03/26/22)
Once my family and I were evacuated from an oncoming hurricane. I have experienced cleaning up and rebuilding from the severe destruction a hurricane caused to an island. Living in the Midwest, we are prone to flooding. My oldest daughter missed more than 10 weeks of school during her senior year due to fall floods, winter ice and snow and spring flooding. All to say, water both sustains and destroys...
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While We Wait
(Column ~ 03/26/22)
One year for Lent at the youth group I helped lead during undergrad, the students put together a Stations of the Cross meditation in which each station or scene from Jesus' Passion was set to a song. The songs they chose helped humanize and make relevant to our times what the people in each scene might have felt, and what we might feel as we enter into Jesus' death and resurrection during Lent...
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Building bridges is a good thing
(Column ~ 03/26/22)
Several of Marge's friends as well as Marge and I went to a diner in Cape Girardeau recently for supper. It was a time to visit and enjoy. Our waitress did a good job. We got our drinks and orders in a timely way. The food was good. But she failed to make a connection or to start building a bridge to those she waited on. ...
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Students receive scholarhips
(Community ~ 03/26/22)
The Cape Girardeau Kiwanis Club have given 15 area high school students $1,500 scholarship to the college/school of their choice. They are Bryce Blair, Cape Girardeau Central High School, Southeast Missouri State University; Olivia Gargnani, Cape Girardeau Central High School, Southeast Missouri State University; Audrey LeGrand, Notre Dame Regional High School, Murray State University; Tambria Wilson, Cape Girardeau Central High School, Central Methodist University; Gage Moore, Cape Girardeau Central High School, University of Missouri; Ashley Simmons, Cape Girardeau Central High School, St. ...
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N. Korea says it test-fired ICBM; US adds sanctions
(International News ~ 03/26/22)
SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea said Friday it test-fired its biggest intercontinental ballistic missile under the orders of leader Kim Jong Un, who vowed to expand the North's "nuclear war deterrent" while preparing for a "long-standing confrontation" with the United States...
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Biden visits Poland, a complex ally on Ukraine's doorstep
(International News ~ 03/26/22)
WARSAW, Poland -- President Joe Biden's visit to Poland on Friday gave him a chance to underscore the U.S. commitment to protect a key NATO member on Ukraine's doorstep and to thank Poles for their generous welcome to refugees fleeing Russia's invasion...
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Yemen rebels strike Saudi oil depot
(International News ~ 03/26/22)
JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia -- Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked an oil depot on Friday in the Saudi city of Jiddah ahead of a Formula One race in the kingdom. It was the rebels' highest-profile assault yet, though Saudi authorities pledged the upcoming grand prix would go on as scheduled...
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Fire report 3-27-22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/26/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. March 23 n Medical assists were made at 11:58 a.m., on South Spring Avenue; 8:34 p.m. on Derbyshire Lane; 8:35 p.m. on South Sprigg Street; 9:38 p.m. on North Silver Springs Road...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda for 3/28/22 meeting
(Local News ~ 03/26/22)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Minutes of stated meetings of March 24 Communications/reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on the agenda Appointments and possible action items...
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Police report 3-27-22
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/26/22)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrest does not imply guilt. Arrests n A warrant arrest and unlawful possession of a firearm was reported on Brink Avenue. n A warrant arrest and domestic disturbance were reported on Independence Street...
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Jess Rutherford
(Obituary ~ 03/26/22)
Overland Park, KAN. -- Jessie Charles "J.C." Rutherford, 91, recently of Overland Park and long-term resident of Cape Girardeau County, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park. He was born Nov. 10, 1930, in Tuscumbia, Alabama, to the late Herbert John and Magnolia "Nola" Smith Rutherford. He and Jacqueline "Jackie" Williams were united in marriage Feb. 19, 1956, in Independence, Missouri. They shared 66 years together...
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J.W. Rencher
(Obituary ~ 03/26/22)
J.W. Rencher, 96, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, March 19, 2022, at his home. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, at the church with the Rev. Joseph Cotton Jr. officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau...
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Willliam Port Jr.
(Obituary ~ 03/26/22)
William E. Port Jr., 89, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Southeast Hospital. He was born Jan. 7, 1931, in Springfield, Illinois, to William E. and Mary Lou Persons Port. He and Barbara Genuit were married Oct. 20, 1956, at Clayton, Missouri. She preceded him in death June 16, 2014...
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Dorothy March
(Obituary ~ 03/26/22)
ST. LOUIS -- Dorothy Ross March died Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the Mari de Villa retirement center in St. Louis. She was 92 years old and had lived most of her 92 years in Cape Girardeau. Dorothy was the fourth (and youngest by 10 years) child of Elza Lee and Ethel Stevens Dodson Ross. ...
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Health board members don't listen
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/26/22)
I am compelled to comment, after having witnessed two "walk outs" by the majority of the Cape County Health board of trustees at the monthly meeting. Relatively new to these proceedings is the allowance of citizen comments, born out of citizen concern of the would-be Draconian measures for management of COVID by the CGCHB...
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The real 'reset' is coming
(Column ~ 03/26/22)
President Joe Biden believes Ukraine war will mark the start of a "new world order." In the middle of the COVID pandemic, Klaus Schwab and global elites likewise announced a "great reset." Accordingly, the nations of the world would have to surrender their sovereignty to an international body of experts. They would enlighten us on taxes, diversity, and green policies...
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Clarence and Ginni Thomas, American patriots
(Column ~ 03/26/22)
Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas is once again in the crosshairs of liberals. This has been going on since his confirmation hearings in 1991, when President George H.W. Bush had the temerity to nominate a Black conservative to take the Supreme Court seat of Thurgood Marshall...
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Prayer 3-27-22
(Prayer ~ 03/26/22)
O Heavenly Father, guide us along the paths of righteousness for your glory. Amen.
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Scott De Weese
(Obituary ~ 03/26/22)
Scott A. De Weese, 51, of Daisy passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022, at his home. He was born Feb. 25, 1971, in Jacksonville, Illinois, son of Ron and Marsha Ruch De Weese. Scott graduated from Southeast High School in Springfield, Illinois. He worked in flooring installation...
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Judith Coomer
(Obituary ~ 03/26/22)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Judith "Jurea" Coomer, 82, of Chaffee died Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Lorimier Cemetery in Cape Girardeau...
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Vicki Clarke
(Obituary ~ 03/26/22)
Vicki Sue Clarke, of Raleigh, North Carolina, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, March 7, 2022. Her son, Walter, was at her side. She was 81. Vicki was born in Cape Girardeau to Emma Jean and James Oliver Sides. She ran wild on Bessie Street with her brother, Jimmy Ray, and sisters, Donna and Mary Ann. ...
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Out of the past: March 27
(Out of the Past ~ 03/26/22)
The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld the conviction and death penalty of the man who confessed to the 1992 slayings of Sherry Scheper and her two sons, Randy and Curtis Scheper; the appeal of Gary Lee Roll, 45, was denied and the decision of the lower court upheld in an opinion issued this week by Supreme Court Judge Duane Benton...
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Out of the past: March 26
(Out of the Past ~ 03/26/22)
Frank Ellis is the new principal of Washington Elementary School; he was named at a special meeting of the school board yesterday; Barbara Blanchard, who had been principal of the school, announced her resignation and retirement March 17. West Plains, Missouri, a finalist when Caterpillar Inc. ...
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