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THE VACCINE ROUTINE: BOOSTER SHOTS AND CHECKUPS ARE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL RITUAL
(Local News ~ 08/14/01)
Dozens of parents check school lists to make sure they have the correct notebooks, pencils, rulers, glue and crayons for their child's return to school. But do they check vaccination records or make appointments for a wellness checkup too? Immunizations and checkups are an important part of the back-to-school routine, area school nurses say. ...
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WIDE MEADOWS: THE PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH (A CONTINUING SERIES)
(Column ~ 08/14/01)
Editor's note: This is an installment of a chapter from Jean Bell Mosley's book that was first published in 1960. Nevertheless, Grandpa thumbed through the catalogue in the pump section and one Saturday, when Lou and I were along, we went by the hardware store and had a look at the pumps...
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ANYTHING BUT COMMERCIAL: CAPE INSURANCE AGENT REJOICES OVER REZONING, FINALLY
(Local News ~ 08/14/01)
During the past five years, neighbors have twice quashed Bo Shantz's plans to build his new insurance office on the northeast corner of Perryville Road and Lexington Avenue, citing fears that it would open the door to an excess of commercial development...
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SEVERAL EYEING STATE REP'S POSITION
(Local News ~ 08/14/01)
The first candidate has announced his intention to run for state representative in the 157th District in 2002, entering a race in which the field could be wide open and redistricting could play a role. Scott Lipke, an assistant prosecuting attorney for Cape Girardeau County, announced Monday that he will file for the seat being vacated in 2002 by State Rep. ...
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PAGEANT PLANS ANNOUNCED FOR SEMO DISTRICT FAIR
(Local News ~ 08/14/01)
Plans were announced Monday for the annual SEMO Fair Pageant, the second day of the 146th SEMO District Fair at Arena Park. The pageant will start at 3 p.m. Sept. 9, at the R & R Tent at the SEMO Fairgrounds. Competition includes pageant wear or party dress in four divisions and sportswear and evening gown in two of those divisions, Teen Miss SEMO Fair and Miss SEMO Fair. ...
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JACKSON PERMIT STATUS REPORT
(Local News ~ 08/14/01)
Following is the July permit status of new buildings, expansions and remodeling projects and the status of those projects in Jackson. Rodney Bollinger, Jackson Planning and Zoning superintendent, compiles this report monthly. New commercial buildings...
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INDIANS CONCENTRATE ON EXECUTION
(College Sports ~ 08/14/01)
After five days of full-squad practices -- including two days in full pads -- Southeast Missouri State University football coach Tim Billings is pleased with the progress the Indians are making during their preseason camp. "I'm really excited about what's been going on so far. ...
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SPORTS DIGEST: DEMOND PLAYING FOR HOOP TEAM IN CHINA
(College Sports ~ 08/14/01)
Drew DeMond, who will be a junior forward on this year's Southeast Missouri State University basketball team, is with the Sports Reach All-Star team that is playing a series of games in China. DeMond has already played six games in China and has one more scheduled before returning to the United States Saturday...
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BIRTHS
(Births ~ 08/14/01)
Son to Patrick John Bond and Merideth Christine Ernst of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:24 a.m. Monday, Aug. 6, 2001. Name, Dade Alexander. Weight, 6 pounds 13 ounces. Ms. Ernst is the daughter of Leslie Kidd and Mike Kidd of Tampa, Fla. Bond is the son of Sharon Harris and Doug Harris of St. Louis. He is manager of Front Row Cards...
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FLORA RHODES
(Obituary ~ 08/14/01)
Flora Marie Rhodes, 96, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2001, at the Lutheran Home. She was born Feb. 26, 1905, at Uniontown, Mo., daughter of Louis and Juliana Ponder Schott. She and Marion S. Rhodes were married Oct. 1, 1938, at Perryville, Mo. He died in 1947...
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THREE HURT IN AREA ACCIDENTS
(Local News ~ 08/14/01)
DONGOLA, Ill. -- A Dongola girl was injured Monday when her ATV overturned on her. Amanda Flamm, 11, was taken by helicopter to Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau after suffering a head injury in the 11:10 a.m. accident in a wooded area near Dongola. The site is on private property...
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J.H. BUIE
(Obituary ~ 08/14/01)
OLIVE BRANCH, Ill. -- J.H. Buie, 84, of Olive Branch died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2001, at his home. He was born April 6, 1917, at Parma, Mo., son of Dee and Nellie Elizabeth Browning Buie. He and Laffetta Jean Durham were married Aug. 19, 1937. Buie was a retired officer from Menard Correctional Center at Chester, Ill., where he worked 30 years. From his work at Menard he was a member of the Illinois State Police Association...
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JANE WALLS
(Obituary ~ 08/14/01)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Jane Walls, 68, of Sikeston died Monday, Aug. 13, 2001, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. She was born Nov. 18, 1932, at Matthews, Mo., daughter of Claude and Maude Lee Randolph. She and Donnie Walls were married July 27, 1973, in Union City, Tenn...
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MARION PEARSON
(Obituary ~ 08/14/01)
THEBES, Ill. -- Marion Pearson, 77, of Thebes died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2001, at John Cochran VA Hospital in St. Louis. Crain Funeral Home in Tamms, Ill., is in charge of arrangements.
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STANLEY MIGON
(Obituary ~ 08/14/01)
Stanley Migon, 72, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Aug. 13, 2001, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. He was born April 12, 1929, in Wojnicz, Poland, son of Michal and Anna Senderak Migon. He and Florentina Niemyjska were married Jan. 24, 1955, in Brzesko, Poland...
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CLARICE WILLIS
(Obituary ~ 08/14/01)
ULLIN, Ill. -- Clarice Willis, 71, of Ullin died Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at the St. John Praise and Worship Center in Pulaski, Ill. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with Bishop Willie Ford and Larry T. Barnett officiating...
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SHIRLEY SHORT
(Obituary ~ 08/14/01)
JACKSON, Mo. -- Shirley M. Short, 72, of Jackson died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2001, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Aug. 17, 1928, daughter of Frank and Ethel Hollenbeck. She and Norval "Grub" Short were married July 4, 1961. He died Aug. 11, 1993...
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BENJAMIN MCVAY
(Obituary ~ 08/14/01)
ORAN, Mo. -- Benjamin Howell McVay, 82, of Oran died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2001, at Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Feb. 13, 1919, in Haleyville, Ala., son of William Benjamin and Mittie Bradley McVay. He and Helen Nadine Newcomb were married Sept. 17, 1938. She died Nov. 13, 1989...
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YULINDA ANDERS
(Obituary ~ 08/14/01)
PERKINS, Mo. -- Yulinda Kay Anders, 38, of Bellefontaine, Mo., died Sunday, July 29, 2001, at Christian Hospital in St. Louis. She was born Feb. 22, 1963, in St. Louis, daughter of Don and Rose Schoemaker Anders. Survivors include her mother of Bellefontaine, formerly of Perkins; three brothers, Don, Greg and Scott Anders, all of Bellefontaine...
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LETTERS: NAMING RIGHTS COULD BE SOLD FOR NEW BRIDGE
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/14/01)
To the editor: The tragic demise of Gov. Mel Carnahan gave birth to the idea that the new Mississippi River Bridge bear his name rather than that of the late Congressman Bill Emerson. Naming the bridge after both of these revered public servants is not without precedence...
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LETTERS: OPPOSITION IS TO THE DAY CARE, NOT NEW CHURCH
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/14/01)
To the editor: Amid the turmoil and emotions on each side of the Old Hopper Road church issue, the dust is starting to settle and we can see the real issues. No one is against the construction of a church. Virtually all the neighbors in opposition are church-going people and support the church of their choice. ...
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STEM-CELL ISSUE DESERVES MATURE DEBATE
(Editorial ~ 08/14/01)
President Bush's decision regarding government funding and stem-cell research has met both praise and criticism. Yet Speak Out calls, TV comments and casual discussions reveal that not all those grading the president's decision understand exactly what his announced policy is. It is, indeed, a complex issue, and many specifics are yet to be known. But let's review some of the common misunderstandings...
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TALENT WOULD BE HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE
(Editorial ~ 08/14/01)
Former U.S. Rep. Jim Talent of St. Louis, the narrow loser of the race for Missouri governor last November, now says he is likely to make the race next year for the U.S. Senate seat currently occupied by Sen. Jean Carnahan. Week before last, Talent announced he was filing papers to form an exploratory committee as a preparation to officially entering the race later on. The election will be held in November 2002...
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HOUSE PATIENTS' RIGHTS BILL PASSES MUSTER
(Editorial ~ 08/14/01)
Just before the president, Congress and most of official Washington left town for August vacations, the White House announced an unexpected deal on a patients' bill of rights. The announcement capped a good week for the Bush administration. The president announced a compromise with the principal House Republican sponsor, Rep. Charlie Norwood, a Georgia dentist...
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SPEAK OUT
(Speak Out ~ 08/14/01)
BOO FOR the national TV media. They make it sound like President Bush ended all stem-cell research. He didn't. But he did limit the research on stem cells derived from embryos to only those lines that are already in existence. Thus, no new embryos will be destroyed via government funding. ...
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LETTERS: OSPREY'S SAFETY SHOULD BE MAIN MILITARY OBJECTIVE
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/14/01)
To the editor: The Marine generals wanted the Osprey to enhance strike force capability where speed faster than a helicopter is needed yet able to land where only a helicopter can land. The desire for greater strike performance and peer recognition has cost a loss of manpower. The Osprey needs to be studied and correctly maintained so it doesn't cost lives except, if necessary, for our defense...
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