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HERE WE GO AGAIN
(Editorial ~ 05/21/97)
A new Missouri math assessment test received a trial run in 60 area schools recently. Gone is the strictly multiple choice format that has proved effective year after year. Instead, the new test offers more performance-based evaluations with partial credit. The testing combines multiple choice with short answers and longer answers that demonstrate reason and logic behind the answer...
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ALTHAUS TO HEAD FACULTY SENATE
(Local News ~ 05/21/97)
Political scientist Dr. Rick Althaus will chair Southeast Missouri State University's Faculty Senate for the 1997-98 school year. Althaus, an associate professor of political science, was chosen at a meeting of the organization this month. He chaired the organization in 1992-93, and has remained active in the group. He is Southeast's representative to the Missouri Association of Faculty Senates...
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LOCAL CHAMBER SIGNS 81 MEMBERS
(Local News ~ 05/21/97)
The Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce surpassed its goal of 56 new members during a one-day membership blitz Tuesday. "We signed 81 new members," said Linda Minner, special-projects director for the chamber. Following the annual membership blitz, the chamber membership stands 1,202. That count could go higher. The early count included only paid memberships...
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RESPONSE IMMENSE TO INTERNET SESSIONS
(Local News ~ 05/21/97)
Response has been overwhelming to the Southeast Missourian's first hands-on Internet training sessions. In fact, both classes filled up in less than two days. Enrollment was limited to 24 persons in each class due to the number of computers at the A-plus lab...
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MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS SCHEDULED
(Local News ~ 05/21/97)
U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson asked to be a part of Cape Girardeau's Memorial Day service Monday because she was touched by the warm good-bye area veterans gave her husband, Bill Emerson, at his funeral. When former 8th District Rep. Emerson was buried June 27, Jo Ann Emerson said she remembers veterans saluting the funeral procession...
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LEND ME YOUR EAR: STOP THE LANGUAGE BUS, I WANT TO GET BACK ON!
(Column ~ 05/21/97)
It's easy to understand why so many teachers abandon the fold in favor of a more satisfying career. Especially English teachers. I was tempted to drop this column after hearing a young man boast that his wife "carpools and safety-belts the children." The fashion of turning nouns into verbs is no excuse for mass production, I surmised, and I felt I could no longer cope...
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SCOUTS GET LAW ENFORCEMENT POST
(Local News ~ 05/21/97)
The Shawnee Boy Scouts Council has a new opportunity for boys and girls interested in law enforcement. Youth ages 14 to 20 that have completed the eighth grade may participate in the new Boy Scouts Law Enforcement Explorer Post. There will be a First Nighter for Exploring event Tuesday, May 27 at 7 p.m. in the Cape Girardeau Police Department second floor training room...
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SPEAKOUT
(Speak Out ~ 05/21/97)
I WANT to thank my sons, Tom and John Holshouser, and neighbors, Doug and Elizabeth Hileman, Betty Hopen, and George and Mary Savoy for helping her while I have been ill. They have been wonderful helping to take out trash and shoveling snow in the winter...
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RUST COMMENTARY: THERE'S PLENTY TO DO IN CAPE COUNTY!
(Column ~ 05/21/97)
Nothing to do? Come to Cape County! Last weekend ... competing for one's time was a matter of priorities ... not a lack of choices. Southeast Missouri State University's commencement featured diplomas to 925 graduates and the commencement address of U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson...
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OPERATION SAFE STREETS IS PAYING BIG DIVIDENDS
(Editorial ~ 05/21/97)
Cape Girardeau's new police chief didn't waste much time in sending a strong message to criminals: Even petty crime will not be tolerated in Cape Girardeau. Chief Rick Hetzel deserves praise for his launch of Operation Safe Streets. The no-nonsense program is working, and it is sending a compelling message...
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STUDENT MURAL AT CIVIC CENTER LOOKS TO FUTURE
(Local News ~ 05/21/97)
A new mural at the Cape Civic Center reflects the hopes of students enrolled in the Alternative Education Center's Learn to Earn program. Shades of blue span from the silhouette of a student at a computer to the golden rays of a morning sunrise. The sun's rays fall on yet another silhouette, this one of a graduate...
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SEARCH FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY DIRECTOR ON HOLD
(Local News ~ 05/21/97)
Although the Cape Girardeau Public Library has been without a director since February, the search for a new director is on hold. At the same time, the library is studying the future of the Homework and Literacy Center on South Sprigg. Elizabeth Ader, the former director, left to move to Kansas City for personal reasons. Betty Martin, the library's adult-services coordinator, said the library board originally planned to have the position filled by July...
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SOUTHERN EXPOSURE: RETURN SEATS TO UPRIGHT POSITION, YOU ARE NOW LEAVING THE KINDNESS ZONE
(Column ~ 05/21/97)
This is a bad day for me to be writing about Random Acts of Kindness Week. Maybe that's for the best since it's over. Yes, you may return your seats to their upright position because you are now leaving the Kindness Zone; and not a moment too soon. Don't get me wrong, I think kindness has its place. ...
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ASK JACKSON
(Local News ~ 05/21/97)
With Memorial Day coming up May 26, the Southeast Missourian asked people what they thought about patriotism in America. Cindy Poston: "My father is a veteran, and I think he and my mother are very patriotic. However, I feel overall in the younger generations, they are patriotic for holidays, but not necessarily on an average, everyday basis."...
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CAPE GIRARDEAU CITY COUNCIL
(Local News ~ 05/21/97)
Cape Girardeau City Council Monday May 19, 1997 The council: -- Vacated the city's interest in an access easement to Casquin Park of old Sprigg Road. -- Changed the zoning of 621 S. Kingshighway from R-4 to M-1. -- Issued a special use permit to Mike Smith, Cape West Development Corporation and LeGrand Properties for constructing a mini-warehouse storage complex in the 100 block of North Silver Springs Road...
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CITY OF JACKSON AGENDA
(Local News ~ 05/21/97)
Monday meeting Action Items Power and Light Committee -- Approved a request of the Jackson Jaycees to hold the annual Fourth of July celebration in the City Park and authorizing a contribution of $1,000 to the annual fireworks display. -- Passed an ordinance amending Section 20-807 relating to out-of-district sewer connection fees and special assessment fees...
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CITY, RPC UPDATE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
(Local News ~ 05/21/97)
JACKSON -- The city of Jackson's plan for the future will get a face lift soon. The SEMO Regional Planning Commission is working with the city to update the city's Comprehensive Plan, which dates from 1981. Mayor Paul Sander said the plan should be updated every five to six years...
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DELTA SUPERINTENDENT TAKES COLE COUNTY JOB
(Local News ~ 05/21/97)
DELTA -- Former Delta school superintendent Larry Beshears has accepted a position with the Cole County School District. Beshears was introduced as the new superintendent at a Cole County Board of Education meeting Monday night. He replaces Dr. Ronald Kettler, who left after one year in the district...
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SOUTHEAST: NEW COACH IS NO. 1 PRIORITY
(College Sports ~ 05/21/97)
Editor's note: The Southeast Missourian regrets the error which prevented Tuesday's Southeast Missouri basketball story from appearing in its entirety. The following is the complete story as it should have appeared. Southeast Missouri State University executive vice-president Kenneth Dobbins says the school wants to move as quickly as possible in its search for a new head men's basketball coach...
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SE BOOSTERS ADDRESS SHUMATE'S DISMISSAL
(College Sports ~ 05/21/97)
The Southeast Missouri State University Booster Club Board praised the efforts of former Southeast basketball Coach Ron Shumate in its first official statement since his firing last week. The statement lauded the work Shumate and his staffs did over the years in building one of the nation's best Division II programs and for turning on the region to his style of basketball...
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SE ASSEMBLES COMMITTEE FOR COACH SEARCH
(College Sports ~ 05/21/97)
A search for a new head men's basketball coach at Southeast Missouri State University will begin immediately, according to an announcement made Tuesday by Southeast president Dr. Dale F. Nitzschke. Ron Shumate, Southeast's head men's basketball coach the past 16 seasons, was fired last week amid an ongoing NCAA investigation into the Indians' program...
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CENTRAL HONORS ITS TOP ATHLETES
(College Sports ~ 05/21/97)
When a female athlete begins her athletic career at Cape Central High School, the name and story of Darla Pannier is likely mentioned to the youngster. Nicole Thiele knows all about Pannier and Tuesday night during the Central all-school recognition banquet at the Holiday Inn Convention Center, Thiele received two awards in Pannier's honor...
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NOTRE DAME, KELLY SQUEEZE INTO 2A, DISTRICT 2 FINAL
(High School Sports ~ 05/21/97)
SCOTT CITY -- Kelly High baseball coach Mike Scott figures people are certainly getting their money's worth in the Class 2A, District 2 Tournament being played here. "Just about every game has been close," said Scott. That was certainly the case regarding Tuesday's semifinal round. The games couldn't have been any closer as top-seeded Notre Dame and third-seeded Kelly advanced to Thursday's 4 p.m. championship game...
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LEIMER'S DRAMATIC HR SENDS MULES PACKING, LIFTS INDIANS
(High School Sports ~ 05/21/97)
Jackson pitcher Christopher Leimer used his arm to keep Poplar Bluff silent over the last four innings of Tuesday's Class 4A, District 1 baseball tournament at Cape Central High School. He then used his bat to ensure a quiet ride home for the Mules...
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SE's WHITE ON NATIONAL TEAM
(College Sports ~ 05/21/97)
Calvert White, the second-leading scorer on this past year's Southeast Missouri men's basketball team, has been selected to play on the Virgin Island National team at the Central Basket Tournament May 24 to June 1 in Honduras. White, who will be a senior next season, averaged 13 points and five rebounds as a junior...
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ST. VINCENT GOLFERS PLACE 3RD AT STATE
(High School Sports ~ 05/21/97)
St. Vincent finished the highest among area high school golf teams during state competition as the Indians wound up third in the Class 1A Tournament that concluded Tuesday in Columbia. The Indians had a 648 total, behind champion Tipton (615) and runner-up Ash Grove (637)...
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GLADYS LENCE
(Obituary ~ 05/21/97)
COBDEN -- Gladys B. Lence, 93, of Cobden, died Tuesday, May 20, 1997, at her home in Cobden. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Lutz & Rendleman Funeral Home in Cobden. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Clifford Heil officiating. Interment will be in the Cobden Cemetery...
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VIRGIL CAILE BILBREY
(Obituary ~ 05/21/97)
SIKESTON -- Virgil Caile Bilbrey, 61, of Sikeston died Monday, May 19, 1997, at the Ferguson Medical Group. He was born Aug. 4, 1935 in Anniston, son of Carroll Bilbrey and Edna Denton Creger. He was a member of the Anniston Christian Church. He is survived by two sons, Virgil Bilbrey of Decatur, Ill., and Brian Vierra of Castro Valley, Calif.; three daughters, Lisa Bilbrey of Livermore, Calif., Sandra Bilbrey of Arnold and Anita Vierra of San Ramon, Calif.; a sister, Fern Franchi of Livermore; four grandchildren and a special friend, Mable King of Sikeston.. ...
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GLENA FORTNER
(Obituary ~ 05/21/97)
BLOOMFIELD -- Graveside service for Glena Fortner was held Tuesday at Bloomfield Cemetery in Bloomfield. The Rev. Gerald King officiated. Watkins and Sons Funeral Home at Dexter was in charge of arrangements. Fortner, 81, died Monday, May 19, 1997, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau...
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LAND TRANSFERS
(Local News ~ 05/21/97)
Scott County Land Transactions Elgin and Cathy Davis II to Wendell and Carmen Sanders; Robert and Patricia Mather to Paul and Diane Groves; Kevin Phillips and Elizabeth Dunkle to Andrew, Carla, Timothy and Jean Essner. Valerie Beardslee to Virginia and Charles Beardslee; Shawn and Sherry Pobst to Oliver and Lurline Crump; Agnes Ourth to Robert Grojean II; Sullivan and Linda Clark to John and Shelley Blakely; Roy and Ida Bell to Jeffrey and Theresa Dalton; Lawrence and Virginia Mirgaux. ...
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LILLIAN HUNSAKER
(Obituary ~ 05/21/97)
CHAFFEE -- Lillian Irene Hunsaker, 73, of Chaffee died Tuesday at her home. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel at Chaffee is in charge of arrangements.
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ALBERTA THURSTON
(Obituary ~ 05/21/97)
PERKINS -- M. Alberta Thurston, 65, of Scotts, Mich., died Monday, May 19, 1997, at her home. She was born Sept. 23, 1931, in Perkins, daughter of John and Mabel Creed Arnold. She married Harry Thurston Sr., who preceded her in death. Thurston lived at Perkins and Oran most of her life before moving to Kalamazoo, Mich., 15 years ago...
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FREDDIE VICKERY
(Obituary ~ 05/21/97)
DEXTER -- Freddie L. Vickery, 61, of Dexter died Monday, May 19, 1997, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born Feb. 10, 1936, in Frisco, son of Roy Earl and Alafa Dawson Vickery. Vickery worked at Hudson Foods, and formerly worked at IXL Manufacturing Plant...
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LORENE PRICE
(Obituary ~ 05/21/97)
OLMSTED, Ill. -- Lorene Price, 79, of Olmsted died Monday, May 19, 1997, at her home. She was born March 5, 1918, in Pulaski County, daughter of William and Josephine Shaffer Mayer. She married Jerome Price, who died in 1987. Price was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church and its Ladies Aid, and Illinois Farm Bureau...
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BIRTHS
(Births ~ 05/21/97)
Son to George C. and Nancee Ellen Flowers of Millersville, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:40 a.m. Sunday, May 11, 1997. Name, Jake Thomas. Weight, 8 pounds 13 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Flowers is the former Nancee Dreyer, daughter of Leonard and Sharon Dreyer of Jackson. She is employed at JCPenney Styling Salon. Flowers is the son of George W. and Wilma Flowers of Millersville. He is employed at JCPenney...
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TABIAS BARDETT MINNER
(Obituary ~ 05/21/97)
HOWARDVILLE -- Tabias Bardett Minner, 16, of Howardville, died Sunday, May 18, 1997, at St. Frances Medical Center in Cape Girardeau after an automobile accident. He was born Aug. 5, 1980 in Hayti to Delores Minner and Tommy Rowe of Howardville. He was a junior at New Madrid County Central High School where he was a member of ROTC, the basketball team and the track team. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Howardville...
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TALKING TRASH: PLEASE PAUSE FOR PLASTIC
(Column ~ 05/21/97)
Plastic -- elastic, bombastic, drastic, sarcastic, fantastic! There. I did it. The language lobe of the brain has been scanned. The order to "call up" all words that rhyme with "plastic" has been completed. The "software" of our brains (formerly called gray matter), stores phenomenal amounts of information. ...
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