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POETRY CORNER: WORDS
(Column ~ 09/19/99)
Words, words, words, you may write words, whatever you like a upon a sheet To give emphasis you may echo again, and oft repeat Persuading those who would follow your lead You may write them in books and thesis for folks to read It is amazing! Repetitive communication really can impress...
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ELKS MAKE DONATION TOWARD THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA
(Local News ~ 09/19/99)
Firefighters face no bigger danger than the lack of visibility brought on by smoke and darkness inside of burning structures. Jackson Fire Rescue has taken a step closer to solving that problem. Wednesday the department accepted a $750 check from the Jackson Elks Lodge # 2652, which goes toward the purchase of a thermal imaging camera. The department, with help from local groups like the Elks and Wal-Mart, have more than half the $18,00-20,000 price tag covered...
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NEARLY 90 JHS STUDENTS PRAY AT POLE
(Local News ~ 09/19/99)
Jackson High School students sing a praise song during the annual See You at the Pole rally Wednesday morning in front of the school. Whatever the verdicts of courts, God cannot be effectively barred from school campus. "Praying in school is a great thing," said Jackson High School sophomore Joseph Ettling. "You can pray silently and no one even knows you're praying."...
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LETTERS: MINISTERS SEEK TO RAISE AWARENESS OF HATE VIOLENCE
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/19/99)
To the editor: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, "The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral, begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy. Instead of diminishing evil, it multiplies it. Through violence you murder the hater, but you do not murder hate. ...
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BOTH OPTIMIST CLUBS INSTALL NEW LEADERS
(Local News ~ 09/19/99)
Phyllis Tallent, outgoing president of the Jackson Noon Optimist Club (left) and Chris McReynolds, incoming president, presented LeDonia Beggs (right) with the "Optimist of the Year" award for the 1998-99 year at the organization's annual installation banquet Tuesday...
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POETRY CORNER: A SONG OF TIME
(Column ~ 09/19/99)
A timeless memory, the ancient barn abandoned stands, The wood is faded, the paint no more, only a headless weather vane remains. It is a testament to the years, of a day long gone. Yet beneath hat antiquated veneer, there is a song. A faint but captivating tune, it portrays a vivid scene;...
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A DIFFERENT WINDOW: JOINED TOGETHER AT THE HEART
(Column ~ 09/19/99)
None can deny that this past decade has been one of turmoil. There has been so much tragedy in such a short time that we might say that the world is falling apart at our feet. Or we might say that this has been a decade in which the world was joined together at its heart...
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DEMOLITION DERBY CAR LET FIRE RESCUE MEN 'PLAY TOGETHER'
(Local News ~ 09/19/99)
Giving a new spin to the old adage "The family that plays together STAYS together," the Jackson Fire Rescue Department gave their men a chance to do something together on their own time. The activity was rebuilding and racing a demolition derby car -- donated by Mouser's Automotive...
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LUPE ABERNATHY OPENS HANDS DOWN SALON IN ADDITION TO CAPE LOCATION
(Local News ~ 09/19/99)
A desire to raise her children in a better environment led Lupe Abernathy and her family from Los Angeles to Perryville and eventually to Jackson. A desire to work closer to home has led her to open a Jackson location for her Hands Down Nail Salon. Abernathy has operated out of Marilyn's at 125 N. Main in Cape Girardeau for four years. Now in addition that shop, she will have her own Hands Down salon at 604 N. Main in Jackson -- behind The Designing Team...
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A LOOK BACK AT JACKSON
(Local News ~ 09/19/99)
25 years ago: 1974 Pending approval of additional Farmers Home Administration funds, contracts are expected to be let next week on expansion of Public Water Supply District No. 1 of Cape Girardeau and Perry counties; apparent low bids opened last weekend were higher than FHA's original loan commitment...
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MISSOURIANS SPOKE OUT ON OVERRIDE
(Editorial ~ 09/19/99)
This week, Mel Carnahan became only the seventh governor to suffer the override of one his vetoes in 178 years of statehood. Overwhelming majorities of both the House and Senate voted to override his veto of House Bill 427, the Infants Protection Act. This is the bill banning the gruesome practice of partial-birth infanticide...
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MISSOURI WATCH: OUR HOPE IS WHERE IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN: WITH INDIVIDUALS
(Column ~ 09/19/99)
In the current era of diminishing morality, political polarization and civic irresponsibility, many of us are left with the conclusion that the human instinct for survival is atrophying. We not only express concern for our seemingly increasing social dilemmas, we are anguished when we consider where our regeneration will come from...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: KNOWING THAT OUR OPINIONS ARE HEARD IS COMFORTING
(Local News ~ 09/19/99)
Last Tuesday I was on foreign ground. I attended my first school board meeting and spoke to an issue confronting our community. The opportunity to speak and share opinions, however strongly felt or wrongly articulated, is a great privilege of this country...
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SPEAKOUT
(Speak Out ~ 09/19/99)
THIS IS for anyone who drives down Greensferry Road in Jackson. You need to slow down. The speed limit is between 30 and 35 mph. Someone almost hit me today because he was driving down the middle of the road instead of his own side. Luckily I honked my horn so the driver would get back in his lane. ...
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MISSOURI SOCIETY OF CPAs INSTALLS STIDHAM AS DISTRICT PRESIDENT-ELECT
(Local News ~ 09/19/99)
ST. LOUIS -- The Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants' (MSCPA) Southeast Chapter installed Laura Stidham, cost accountant at M&W Packaging US, Inc., in Jackson as its 1999-2000 president-elect. Stidham will serve a one-year term for the 260-member chapter, which includes the counties of: Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dent, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Wayne...
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TINY TIME, SCROOGE AMONG LEOTARDS
(Local News ~ 09/19/99)
In a room crowded Saturday afternoon with young female dancers, Dana Goodin Vanoni tried to coax a younger and reluctant Jared Ritter to skate across the floor. Of course, in the studio at the Academy of Dance Arts, Jared wasn't wearing skates. "Nobody knows what they're doing," Goodin Vanoni assured the Clippard School student. "It's all fake. Pretend."...
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YOUNGSTERS HANG ON TO HEIFERS
(Local News ~ 09/19/99)
With double the number of entrants and the need for an ambulance, the SEMO District Fair's Peewee Showmanship competition for children 4 to 8 years old was extra exciting this year. The 30 competitors were just beginning to bring their heifers, sheep and mules into the 4-H ring Saturday for one of the cutest events at the fair when the balky black Angus heifer Adam Birk was leading jerked the Jackson boy off his feet. The heifer then landed a hoof on the side of Adam's head, drawing blood...
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DEDERICH TO LEAVE HIS SHOW ME CENTER JOB FOR A NEW POSITION
(Local News ~ 09/19/99)
Terry Dederich, who has been employed as events supervisor and later marketing director at the Show Me Center for the past six years, is resigning to accept a position near Chicago. After the Vince Gill-JoDee Messina concert Oct. 8, Dederich will move to Bloomingdale, Ill., to become a show director with International Promotions Inc. ...
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SAXON LUTHERAN DEDICATES STATUE TODAY
(Local News ~ 09/19/99)
FROHNA -- When the first Saxon Germans settled into eastern Perry County, they didn't expect disease and hard times to befall them. But their faith kept them strong in the midst of hardships. A man known as the "American Martin Luther" helped keep those early settlers focused on their work as part of the Lutheran Church. Now their descendants are preparing to dedicate a statue in honor of one of the first settlers...
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DOBBINS GOES TO CLASS, DINES WITH STUDENTS
(Local News ~ 09/19/99)
Ken Dobbins hasn't cut any classes since becoming Southeast Missouri State University's 17th president this summer. Of course, he's only been to three classes. But Dobbins plans to attend more classes at the invitation of faculty. He attended his first class -- an economics class -- in July...
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MARK MY WORD: COTTON CANDY, FUNNEL CAKE AND KIDS AT THE FAIR
(Column ~ 09/19/99)
Cotton candy. It's what our younger daughter, Bailey, loves best about the SEMO District Fair. She's still munching on that sugary stuff. Our 3-year-old can make a bag of cotton candy last days. Ask her what else she likes. "Dragon roller coaster," she screams with delight...
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UNIVERSITY FUND RAISING SUCCESSFUL
(Local News ~ 09/19/99)
The Southeast Missouri University Foundation received $3.86 million in private support in fiscal 1999, the second highest giving total in the past five years. In 1987-1988, the foundation raised $5.77 million. Wayne Davenport, vice president of university advancement and executive director of the foundation, said donations were higher than those in fiscal 1998 in three categories: businesses and corporations, private foundations and the dollar amount of employee matching gifts...
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ANNUAL PARADE TO KICK OFF THE STODDARD COUNTY FAIR TUESDAY
(Local News ~ 09/19/99)
DEXTER -- All the fun, excitement and adventure await folks next week as the 72nd Annual Stoddard County Fair comes to town. The annual fair will receive a roaring start Tuesday evening with the annual fair parade, featuring bands galore, beautiful queens, splendid floats and something for just about the whole family...
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DEXTER 911 ADMINISTRATORS AT ODDS WITH STATE PANEL
(Local News ~ 09/19/99)
DEXTER -- A decision by a state agency could prove costly over the long run for 911 operations throughout the state. The Missouri Local Records Board is standing firm in requiring 911 operations to maintain tapes of 911 calls for five years, rather than the one or two years suggested by managers of the programs, according to Stoddard County 911 Services Administrator Bill Pippins Jr...
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YARDS OF THE MONTH
(Local News ~ 09/19/99)
Marsha Toll, left, and Gina Hagerty, members of the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee, presented the Yard of the Month Award for September to the Dr. Huey and Linda Tewis residence, 234 East Lake Drive. Marsha Toll, left, and Gina Hagerty presented the Yard of the Month Award for September to the Richard and Kim Swartz residence, 3031 Keystone...
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THE LATEST LINE: AREA FOOTBALL FEATURES FOUR PERFECT TEAMS
(Sports Column ~ 09/19/99)
Three weeks into the Missouri high school football season, most of the area squads have already tasted defeat, but four are cruising along with perfect records. Jackson, St. Vincent, New Madrid County Central and Kennett are all 3-0 and looking very good...
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RACERS ROAR; INDIANS SUFFER 45-18 BLOWOUT
(College Sports ~ 09/19/99)
MURRAY, Ky. -- It took Murray State's high-powered offense almost the entire first half to finally score a touchdown Saturday night. But that mattered little as the Racers, after withstanding a spirited early charge from Southeast Missouri State University, wound up pounding the Indians 45-18 in front of 5,287 fans at Stewart Stadium...
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OTAHKS WIN VOLLEYBALL TOURNEY
(College Sports ~ 09/19/99)
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Southeast Missouri State University's volleyball team extended its winning streak to seven games by beating Hoffstra and Central Michigan to claim first place the Kentucky Conference Challenge Saturday. The Otahkians (7-4) defeated Hofstra 16-14, 15-9 and 15-4, then downed Central Michigan 15-4, 15-8 and 15-2...
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JACKSON, CENTRAL SOCCER BOTH RECORD SHUTOUT VICTORIES
(High School Sports ~ 09/19/99)
PACIFIC -- The Jackson boys soccer team burned the Pacific High team on their own turf Saturday afternoon with a 6-0 victory. Joey Weber and Pat Kohm each had two goals. Justine Vines and Noah Reese chipped in with one a piece. Matt Gordon, Pat Kohm and Noah Reese all contributed one assist...
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NORTHWEST, FOX CAPTURE CAPE CENTRAL INVITATIONAL
(High School Sports ~ 09/19/99)
The Northwest of House Spring boys cross country team repeated their last year's performance by taking advantage of the cool, dry weather to win the Cape Central Invitational Saturday at Cape County Park-North. "Northwest is usually the team to beat in boys and look like the team to beat again in the district this year," said Cape Central coach Mark Hahn...
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FREDERICKTOWN BREAKS HEX, SLAYS DRAGONS FOR FIRST TIME IN 16 YEARS (PREP NOTES)
(High School Sports ~ 09/19/99)
The Dragons were breathing down the necks of Fredericktown Friday night. But, for the first time in 16 years, the Black Cats extinguished Ste. Genevieve. The Dragons, having already scored a fourth-quarter touchdown and trailing 15-12, had the ball with three minutes left and managed two first downs in the drive, but Fredericktown held off Ste. Gen and regained possession with 50 seconds left...
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OUTDOOR CORNER; MASTER ANGLER AWARD RECOGNIZES MEMORABLE FISH
(Column ~ 09/19/99)
Everyone likes to be recognized for special accomplishments. Anglers love to show off big fish, or brag about the limit of fish they caught. Just watch the weigh-ins at any bass tournament or the Bass Master Television Show and look for the smiles. Watch any kid who has just caught a fish, any fish; they are probably grinning from ear to ear...
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AREA BRIEFS: GARNER TO SPEAK AT COACHING CLINIC
(College Sports ~ 09/19/99)
Southeast head basketball coach Gary Garner will be one of the two featured speakers when Three Rivers Community College holds its 30th annual Coaching Clinic Saturday, Oct. 2. Garner, recently named the Co-OVC Coach of the Year, will focus on the triple-post offense...
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AREA BRIEFS: JAYCEES TO HOLD NFL GATORADE PUNT, PASS, AND KICK
(High School Sports ~ 09/19/99)
The Cape Girardeau Jaycees will host the NFL Gatorade Punt, Pass, and Kick competition on Sunday, Sept. 26. The competition is free and open to boys and girls ages 8-15. It will be held at Cape Central High School football practice field (Independence and Caruthers) from 1-3 p.m. Age classification is as of December 31, 1999...
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AREA BRIEFS: MURPHYSBORO 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
(High School Sports ~ 09/19/99)
The Murphysboro Hoop It Up 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be held Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Murphysboro High School Gym for all boys and girls in Grades 3-12. Entry fee is $40 per team, which includes a T-shirt for all participants. Trophies will be awarded. Pre-registration deadline is Sept. 30...
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AREA GOLF: KNEER CLAIMS SECOND ACE
(High School Sports ~ 09/19/99)
Mark Kneer of Cape Girardeau carded his second career hole-in-one Saturday at Cape Girardeau Country Club. Using a 7-iron, Kneer aced No. 8, a 145-yard, par-3. The shot was witnessed by Mark McDowell.
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AREA BRIEFS: KINDER CAMPAIGN GOLF TOURNAMENT
(High School Sports ~ 09/19/99)
The annual benefit golf tournament for the campaign of Sen. Peter Kinder, R-Cape Girardeau, will be held Monday, Sept. 27 at Bent Creek Golf Course. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. with play starting at 12:45 p.m. Prizes will be awarded at 6 with a dinner to follow...
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AMANDA MEHNER
(Obituary ~ 09/19/99)
CROSSTOWN -- Amanda E. Mehner, 87, of Ozark died Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, at Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born Nov. 1, 1911, at Crosstown, the daughter of Karl and Emilie Hacker Kirmse. She married Harry Mehner on Sept. 15, 1940. He died on April 15, 1957...
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HOWARD BARNES
(Obituary ~ 09/19/99)
Howard Wayne Barnes, 76, of Pine Bluff, Ark., died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. He was born on Nov. 10, 1922, at Pittsburgh, Pa., son of Wayne Alfred and Amelia Caroline Meyer Barnes. He married Emma Frye on June 18, 1948, in Scottdale, Pa. She died in 1991...
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ALMA STONE
(Obituary ~ 09/19/99)
Alma M. Stone, 90, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, at the Chateau Girardeau Health Center. She was born on Sept. 20, 1908, at Doniphan, the daughter of Walter and Elizabeth O'Neill Barnes. She graduated from Doniphan High School and Southeast Missouri State University...
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MAUDE HONNARD
(Obituary ~ 09/19/99)
ULLIN, Ill. -- Maude Honnard, 90, of Oswego, formerly of Pulaski, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, at Russ Copley Hospital in Aurora. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by the Crain Funeral Home in Ullin.
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CHARLES RALPH
(Obituary ~ 09/19/99)
Charles Richard Ralph, 64, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999. He was born May 31, 1935, in Memphis, Tenn., son of William and Delores Kramer Ralph. He married Patricia Willis on Feb. 9, 1973, in Cape Girardeau. He was a self-employed general contractor in Cape Girardeau and the surrounding area for more than 30 years before moving to Myrtle Beach, S.C., in 1997. He moved back to Cape Girardeau a few months ago...
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WILMA HUCKELBERRY
(Obituary ~ 09/19/99)
BELKNAP, Ill. -- Wilma Rose Huckelberry, 85, of Belknap died Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis. She was born Dec. 3, 1913, at Belknap, the daughter of Joe and Beulah Morgan Tapley Crawford. She married John Ralph Huckelberry, who preceded her in death in 1991...
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EDITH ARTEME
(Obituary ~ 09/19/99)
CHAFFEE -- Edith L. Arteme, 94, of Chaffee died Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, at home. She was born June 23, 1905, in Risco, Mo., the daughter of William Pryor and Birdie Lett. She and Thomas K. Arteme were married Nov. 17, 1940. He preceded her in death in 1972. Also preceding her in death were her daughter, Vadah Prindel Hamby, and a sister, Juanita Puckett...
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EUGENE THIELE
(Obituary ~ 09/19/99)
ALLENVILLE -- Eugene "Gene" Thiele, 86, of Allenville died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, at his home. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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ADAM LEGRAND
(Obituary ~ 09/19/99)
BENTON -- Adam E. LeGrand, 93, of Benton died Saturday at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at Amick-Burnett Funeral Home in Benton.
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FRANCES WALLIS
(Obituary ~ 09/19/99)
TAMMS, Ill. -- Frances Wallis, 88, of Dellrose, Tenn., formerly of Tamms, died Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, at her home. She was born March 28, 1911, in Barlow, Ky., the daughter of Hubert and Sallie Batty Mosley. She married Robert Wallis on Feb. 4, 1937. He died on Nov. 30, 1995...
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CAPE CENTRAL STUDENT STPES INTO THE WORLD OF ANIMATION
(Local News ~ 09/19/99)
Above: Pages of a flip book illustrated by Taylor Crowe show he understands motion. Left: Taylor Crowe created his self portrait in cartoon form. Mickey Mouse first danced across the screen in 1928. This animated character was the brainchild of Walt Disney. Disney had a vision and pursued his dream...
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JOY ALONG THE WAY: GOLDENROD MEMORIES OF SEPTEMBER LINGER
(Column ~ 09/19/99)
Deep into the Goldenrod and Wild Aster month, I thought it would do well for me to review why this is one of my favorite months. Heading the list is not apples but goldenrod and goldenrod memories. My big clump of goldenrod I've had for years just got too big, threatened to take over all the lesser surrounding flowers. ...
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