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LETTERS: SCHOOLS NEED YES VOTE
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/22/97)
To the editor: Imagine, if you will, your dream home. For many of us, this means new plumbing, up-to-date heating and cooling systems, more space and, for some, the newest television and computer technologies which will make our lives easier, more fulfilling and, at time, more secure and safe for our futures...
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SCOTT COUNTY VOTERS FACE TWO SALES-TAX ISSUES
(Editorial ~ 03/22/97)
Scott County voters will consider two sales tax measures on April 1. The county government is seeking a quarter-cent sales tax to avoid deficits in county spending. Revenue would be used for such general expenses as bridge repairs, salaries, restoring the reserve fund and other programs and equipment needed in the county...
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BUSINESSES NEED MORE TIME ON WATER BACKFLOW PROBLEM
(Editorial ~ 03/22/97)
It is the same old story. Businesses must comply with new or newly enforced government regulations -- or else. News about the need for back-flow water valves at existing businesses in Cape Girardeau came unexpectedly. And what options do businesses really have? When it comes to the heavy hand of government, none. Comply or lose your water service. Now there's a real choice...
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CONTROLLING YOUR ENVIRONMENT IS KEY TO MINIMIZING ALLERGIES
(Local News ~ 03/22/97)
During a skin test, a patient's back started to show a reaction to about 80 different allergens, such as house dust, mites, grasses, pet dander, mold and various foods. So you live in Southeast Missouri and you've got allergies. Is your situation hopeless? Should you move to the desert?...
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SNOW DAYS HURT ATTENDANCE AT ANNUAL DISTRICT TEACHERS MEETING
(Local News ~ 03/22/97)
About 500 area teachers attended the 121st district meeting of the Missouri State Teachers Association Friday at the Show Me Center. The MSTA is the oldest and largest professional organization in the state. The meeting is held annually to allow members of the organization to conduct group business and attend seminars...
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SWINGLE TO DISCUSS HAZING ON `OPRAH'
(Local News ~ 03/22/97)
Morley Swingle's decision to appear on "Oprah" was not easy. When producers of Oprah Winfrey's syndicated television show called about a week ago, he wasn't sure he could spare the time. He was in the middle of preparing for a capital murder trial in Colombia, and it takes months to prepare for a trial of its magnitude...
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TAXED OUT: SALES TAX FLAT FOR CAPE COUNTY, CITY IN 1996
(Local News ~ 03/22/97)
The rate of growth in sales tax revenue for Cape Girardeau city and county declined sharply in 1996, and the amount generated so far in 1997 is less than for the same period last year. Jackson, however, experienced its highest rate of sales tax revenue growth in 1996. So far this year growth has been minimal, but unlike the county and city of Cape Girardeau, Jackson is taking in more revenue than last year...
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UE REQUESTS 19.5 PERCENT GAS RATE HIKE
(Local News ~ 03/22/97)
Union Electric Co. has filed a request for a 19.5 percent increase in natural gas rates. Citing substantial investment in new facilities and higher operating costs since the company's last general rate increase 10 years ago, UE filed the rate-hike request Friday with the Missouri Public Service Commission...
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EASTER EGG HUNT WILL BE HELD TODAY AT CAPAHA PARK
(Local News ~ 03/22/97)
"I love the Easter bunny because I believe in him," 4-year-old Courtney Carr said. Carr had just met -- and hugged -- the world's most famous bunny on Friday, the day before the annual Easter egg hunt. The hunt, sponsored by the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department, will be held today beginning at 10 a.m. at Capaha Park...
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BUCKING THE SYSTEM: SCHOOL TAX REASON FOR UNITY, NOT DIVISION
(Column ~ 03/22/97)
The divisional efforts of some adults in Cape Girardeau are ruining the educational opportunities for our children. Nowhere is this made plainer than in the NAACP's recent decision to oppose the school bond issue. Please finish the column before you start calling me out of my name. I'm not a sell-out, nor am I a traitor to my people. I'm a concerned parent and civic-minded person who just wants the best for all kids in Cape Girardeau...
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LOANS CLOSED, GRANTS SIGNED FOR S. ILLINOIS WATER SYSTEM
(Local News ~ 03/22/97)
DONGOLA, Ill. -- Construction of a new water-treatment and distribution center that will serve as many as 2,700 families in three Southern Illinois counties by early 1998 could get under way within 10 days. Loans were closed, grants signed and pre-construction meetings held with contractors during a SouthWater Inc. meeting at the offices of Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative (SIEC) near here Friday...
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SEMO REGENTS INCREASE FEES FOR STUDENTS
(Local News ~ 03/22/97)
MALDEN -- It will cost more to attend classes at Southeast Missouri State University next school year. The Board of Regents Friday unanimously hiked fees by $4 a credit-hour for in-state students and $7 a credit-hour for out-of-state students. The fee hikes will take effect next fall...
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NOTRE DAME REACHES TITLE GAME; LADY BULLDOGS DOWN HARTVILLE IN SIMIS
(High School Sports ~ 03/22/97)
COLUMBIA -- Rachael Schlosser was right. Probably more right than she could have ever imagined. Schlosser, Notre Dame High's junior center who never fails to give interviewers good material, predicted that her team would dominate smaller Class 2A semifinal opponent Hartville inside...
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BRIEFLY: SEMO SOFTBALL BEGINS SIU TOURNAMENT WITH TWO WINS
(College Sports ~ 03/22/97)
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Southeast Missouri State University's softball team won both its games Friday as the Southern Illinois University Tournament got under way. The Otahkians beat Northern Iowa 1-0 behind the shutout pitching of Debbie Schmelz and downed St. Louis 7-4 as Sara Reichert notched the victory...
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CHS TENNIS SQUAD REBUILDING
(High School Sports ~ 03/22/97)
The Cape Girardeau Central High boys tennis team graduated four seniors from last year's 8-4 team and it appears coach Bud Craven is looking at a rebuilding season this spring. "We lost four of our top players from last year so this will likely be a rebuilding year," Craven said...
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CENTRAL GIRLS TRACK TEAM SHOULD BE TOUGH TO BEAT
(High School Sports ~ 03/22/97)
Cape Girardeau Central High's girls track team finished fifth in the Class 4A state meet last year -- and the Lady Tigers return every one of the athletes who scored those state points. That certainly ranks the Lady Tigers as one of the state's premier teams entering the season...
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BRIEFLY: CENTRAL SWIMMER DROP DUAL TO FT. ZUMWALT JSOUTH
(High School Sports ~ 03/22/97)
FT. ZUMWALT -- Cape Central High's girls swimming team had three state cut times Friday but lost 100-83 in a dual meet against host Ft. Zumwalt South. Central made state in the medley relay as the team of Grace Freeman, Courtney Maguire, Jean Maguire and Laura Dombrowski was first in 2:05.99...
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HERMAN KINDRED
(Obituary ~ 03/22/97)
SIKESTON -- Herman E. Kindred, 84, formerly of Sikeston, died Thursday, March 20, 1997, at Troy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Feb. 22, 1913, in Scott County, son of William and Minnie Poole Kindred. He and Charlene Gardner were married Sept. 15, 1934. She died March 12, 1994...
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WILLIAM OAKES
(Obituary ~ 03/22/97)
SIKESTON -- Graveside service for William Matthew Oakes will be held at 11 a.m. today at Blodgett Cemetery, with the Rev. David Maze officiating. Nunnelee Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. The infant, son of William J. Oakes Jr. and Sharai Corder of Sikeston, was stillborn Wednesday, March 19, 1997, at Missouri Delta Medical Center...
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ERMA BOYER
(Obituary ~ 03/22/97)
Funeral service for Erma Agnes Boyer of Bourbon will be held at 10 a.m. today at Hassebroek-Felton Funeral Home in Sullivan. Pastor Vicki Taggert will officiate. Boyer, 89, died Tuesday, March 18, 1997, in Sullivan. She was born June 16, 1907, in Indiana, daughter of Thomas and Molly Ethyl Williams Cox. She and Joseph Russell Boyer were married April 29, 1940, at Old Mines. He preceded her in death...
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LAND TRANSFERS
(Local News ~ 03/22/97)
Scott County Roy L. Lange to Paula K. Woods; Earl and Phyllis Bartels to Donnie and Sheila Tubbs; Theodore and Mozelle Hager to Charles and Wanda Hager; James and Leslie Simmons to Clifford and Jacqueline Campbell; Sylvester and Lorene Backfisch to Glen Backfisch; Jerry and Leatha Jones to Jerry and Leatha Jones; Sammy and Cindy Hicks to Thelma Madison; Vivian Potashnick to Billy and Barbara Smith and Mark and Ronda Smith; J.C. ...
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REVA BANGERT
(Obituary ~ 03/22/97)
SEDGEWICKVILLE -- Reva Ethel Bangert, 81, of Sedgewickville died Thursday, March 20, 1997, at her home. She was born July 6, 1915, at Lixville, daughter of Samuel and Effie Ellen Statler. She and Edgar Bangert were married June 4, 1936. He died Nov. 1, 1981...
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WILMA MCNEELY
(Obituary ~ 03/22/97)
JACKSON -- Wilma B. McNeely, 71, of Jackson died Friday, March 21, 1997, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau is in charge of arrangements.
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ODESSIE ROWE
(Obituary ~ 03/22/97)
CHARLESTON -- Odessie Lee Rowe, 90, of Charleston died Thursday, March 20, 1997, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born July 30, 1906, in Starksville, Miss., daughter of Sam and Rachel Barnes Sanders. She and Hernando Rowe were married Jan. 2, 1939. He died Oct. 29, 1980...
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BIRTHS
(Births ~ 03/22/97)
Daughter to Timothy Eugene and Anita Elaine Johnson of Sikeston, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 3 p.m. Sunday, March 16, 1997. Name, Kacey Lauren. Weight, 8 pounds 6 ounces. First child. Mrs. Johnson is the former Anita Jackson, daughter of Barbara Jackson of Sikeston and James Jackson of Benton. Johnson is the son of Doyle and Janet Johnson of Sikeston. He is production supervisor at C&F Foods...
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GEORGE WALTER
(Obituary ~ 03/22/97)
ORAN -- George Joseph Walter, 63, of Oran died Thursday, March 20, 1997, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born Aug. 14, 1933, at Oran, son of Adam and Hattie May Organ Walter. He and Louise Long were married Aug. 14, 1954. Walter retired as a maintenance worker with Missouri State Highway Department in Sikeston...
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