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Business group president to visit area this weekend
(Local News ~ 12/02/04)
The president of the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship will make a visit to Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois this weekend. Richard Shakarian, head of the international organization, will speak Friday during a 12:30 p.m. luncheon in Marion, Ill., and will appear on WTCT Channel 27 at 10:30 a.m. Anyone interested in attending the meeting with Shakarian should contact Bob Nations at 334-2632 or 450-5902...
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Good tidings from your best friends
(Column ~ 12/02/04)
Dec. 2, 2004 Dear Santa, We know you may find this extremely hard to believe, but we have been especially good this year, except for barking at the dealers walking their pit bulls and being held responsible for the death of another groundhog. We think those actually were deeds of valor, but some people have a different opinion...
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Benton motorist receives ticket following accident
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/02/04)
OXLY, Mo. -- A Benton, Mo., man was ticketed after being injured at 5:55 p.m. Tuesday in a one-car accident in Ripley County near Oxly. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred when a 1998 Dodge driven by Timothy Ainley, 40, ran off the left side of Highway 142 and struck a mailbox, culvert and several trees. ...
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Police investigate party-related deaths
(Local News ~ 12/02/04)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Two more bodies were found in Perryville Wednesday, a day after the Perry County Sheriff's Department and Perryville police found the body of Dwayne Alan Hill in a field near the Perryville Industrial Park. According to Perry County Coroner Herb Miller, the three deaths appear to be related, and all appear to be drug overdoses...
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Troopers start enforcing state's headlight law for rainy days
(Local News ~ 12/02/04)
The next time it rains, motorists need to remember when they turn on their windshield wipers, they should also turn on their headlights. The Missouri Legislature made that a law which went into effect Aug. 28. But the Missouri State Highway Patrol gave Missouri motorists a grace period, which ended Wednesday. Now, if a highway patrol trooper sees a vehicle with windshield wipers running, but no headlights, he can stop that driver and issue a ticket...
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Downtown merchants debate street changes
(Local News ~ 12/02/04)
Cape Girardeau downtown merchants debated possible plans for changing Water Street to one-way traffic and restoring two-way traffic to Main Street Wednesday night but stopped short of endorsing specific changes. Downtown furniture store operator Chris Hutson, who chaired the meeting of about 20 merchants and city staff at the Osage Community Centre, said the group hopes to meet again in January to try to settle on street improvement plans that ultimately depend on city council approval...
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MADD chapter plans candlelight vigil for today
(Local News ~ 12/02/04)
Mothers Against Drunk Driving of Cape Girardeau will hold a candlelight vigil of remembrance and hope to honor the memory of those who have been killed or injured by drunk drivers at a ceremony at the Cape Girardeau Police Department, 40 S. Sprigg St., at 6 p.m. ...
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Coaching by the books
(Local News ~ 12/02/04)
Joanie Skinner starts most of her mornings off with a glance at her calendar. A few months ago, nearly all the white squares that make up the days of the week were blank. Right now, there's not an empty slot. It's a reflection of how Skinner's presence at Jefferson Elementary has changed since school started in August, when she officially shifted from second-grade teacher to reading coach...
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Wish list includes housecoat for woman in wheelchair
(Local News ~ 12/02/04)
Toybox The Wiggles, singing children's characters, would find great playmates in Bennie, 4, and his brother, Jay, 3. The children have asked Santa for new Wiggles toys and musical instruments. Bennie also wants Power Ranger and Spiderman action figures. ...
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Muslims take part in discussion on beliefs of Islam
(Local News ~ 12/02/04)
Since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, area Muslims say they have been asked about their faith by people eager to understand Islam and have seen little ill will. A discussion about understanding Islam drew nearly 200 people to Rose Theatre at Southeast Missouri State University on Wednesday evening to learn more about the religion from its adherents...
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Election results certified, winners unchanged
(Local News ~ 12/02/04)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Although the vote totals are different from those reported on Election Night, none of the outcomes in the various races Missourians decided on Nov. 2 changed as the official results were certified on Wednesday. "I'm still the next governor," Secretary of State Matt Blunt said. "I checked that one myself."...
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Blunt nominates Dexter man to head state agency
(Local News ~ 12/02/04)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Governor-elect Matt Blunt on Wednesday nominated Michael Keathley of Dexter to head the Missouri Office of Administration, the agency that oversees general state operations. Keathley's appointment will be subject to Senate confirmation. He has served as Senate administrator, the chamber's top staff position, for nearly three years...
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County transit increases load; demand for taxi coupons slips
(Local News ~ 12/02/04)
While the demand for Cape Girardeau Transit Authority services increased again in 2004, fewer and fewer Cape Girardeau city residents are using taxi coupons. In fiscal year 2004, the transit authority provided 29,448 trips, up 1,623, or 6 percent. Meanwhile, taxi coupon usage decreased to 56,208, down 5,143 or 8 percent...
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Marketing seminar helps today's farmers focus on tomorrow
(Local News ~ 12/02/04)
Just because Southeast Missouri's harvest is all but over doesn't mean that the work of area farmers is finished for the year. In fact, for many the hard work is just beginning. Glenn DeBrock is long done harvesting the corn and soybeans from his Chaffee, Mo., farm. ...
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First Friday Coffee to feature MoDOT speaker
(Local News ~ 12/02/04)
The Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly First Friday Coffee at the Show Me Center this week. This month's featured presenter will be Scott Meyer from the Missouri Department of Transportation. He will present updates on several area highway improvement projects currently underway. The program will begin at 7:30 a.m. Friday, after a continental breakfast at 7:15 a.m...
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Moore displays girl power
(Community Sports ~ 12/02/04)
Jennifer Moore may just approach this Sunday's football skills contest like she's heading to a soccer game. Moore, admittedly not much of a football fan, has played a bit of soccer in her day. And the NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass and Kick competition is 67 percent soccer-related skills...
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AARP gives seal of approval to Home Depot goods
(National News ~ 12/02/04)
ATLANTA -- AARP, the nation's largest organization of senior citizens, is testing out a plan to put its seal of approval on hardware products such as bathroom and electrical fixtures that can help older people live at home more independently. AARP is joining forces with The Home Depot, the nation's biggest chain of hardware stores. The Atlanta-based company said it plans to start rolling out the seal of approval items in an unspecified number of its 1,835 stores by next year...
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Nation briefs 12/2/4
(National News ~ 12/02/04)
Okla. college bans alcohol after student's death NORMAN, Okla. -- Drinking will be banned at University of Oklahoma fraternities and residence halls under new policies announced Wednesday, two months after a 19-year-old student died of alcohol poisoning. University of Oklahoma president David Boren said the rules will go into effect Jan. 18 at the start of the new semester. The university also will set up a hot line for students to report violations, and will expand alcohol education programs...
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Deborah Buchanan
(Obituary ~ 12/02/04)
Deborah Lynn Buchanan, 48, of Scott City died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004, at her home. She was born Sept. 24, 1956, in Aurora, Ill., daughter of Harold and Mary Vaughn. She and Dwight "Buck" Buchanan were married July 7, 1977, in Scott City. Buchanan worked in Central Services at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau...
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Tom Brokaw says farewell to 'NBC Nightly News'
(Entertainment ~ 12/02/04)
NEW YORK -- After bringing viewers the news for nearly 23 years, NBC anchor Tom Brokaw signed off Wednesday expressing gratitude for what he got in return. "Thanks for all that I have learned from you," he said at the end of his final "Nightly News" broadcast, his voice wavering just a bit. "That's been my richest reward."...
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CBS takes top ratings among viewers under 50
(Entertainment ~ 12/02/04)
NEW YORK -- CBS claimed a "sweeps" month victory among youthful viewers for the first time since 1980 -- a milestone even the network's top executive never thought he'd see. CBS showed a comfortable lead among viewers aged 18 to 49 during November, one of four months where Nielsen Media Research ratings are used to set local advertising rates. ABC and NBC were fighting for second...
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Drivers beware on Iraq's 'RPG Alley'
(International News ~ 12/02/04)
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- The driver barreled down the road from Baghdad International Airport, his eyes darting from side to side for signs of trouble. A few hundred yards ahead, a convoy of U.S. contractors stopped on an overpass. Armed men jumped from the vehicles -- weapons at the ready...
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WKU presses its case
(Local News ~ 12/02/04)
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- Southeast Missouri State coach Gary Garner said before playing Western Kentucky that if his team could take care of the basketball, it would be in the game with a chance to win. Southeast did not even come close to taking care of the basketball, ultimately was not really in the game and had absolutely no chance to win...
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Southeast cruises to win against Salukis
(Local News ~ 12/02/04)
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- The Southeast Missouri State women's basketball team needed about 36 minutes to put a comforable distance between itself and winless Southern Illinois on Wednesday. Southeast broke away from a four-point lead midway through the second half en route to a 77-56 nonconference win...
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Jackson opens with victory
(High School Sports ~ 12/02/04)
Jackson blew out Farmington 85-48 to open the season with a first-round win at the Farmington Invitational Tournament on Wednesday night. Jackson now faces Fort Zumwalt West. "We really came out with a lot of energy," Jackson coach Darrin Scott said. "Defensively, we had a lot of energy and did everything we wanted to. I was very happy with the way we played tonight."...
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Mississippi's Cutcliffe among three coaches joining unemployed
(Professional Sports ~ 12/02/04)
BYU's Gary Crowton and Indiana's Gerry DiNardo also won't be back in current posts next season. OXFORD, Miss. -- David Cutcliffe struggled to replace Eli Manning and refused to make major changes after his first losing season in six years as coach of Mississippi...
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Illinois pins loss on No. 1 Deacons
(Professional Sports ~ 12/02/04)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Top-ranked teams might want to think twice about visiting Assembly Hall. Roger Powell Jr. scored 19 points, Dee Brown and Luther Head added 16 each, and No. 5 Illinois made No. 1 Wake Forest look more like a nonconference patsy in a 91-73 rout Wednesday night. The Illini led by double-digits for the last 28-plus minutes of the game, and were up by as much as 32 in the second half...
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Students' rights
(Column ~ 12/02/04)
Springfield News-Leader A battle is brewing in Webb City. On Tuesday, (Nov. 23) the American Civil Liberties Union sued the Webb City School District because it forced a student to go home after he wore a shirt bearing the phrase, "I'm gay and I'm proud."...
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Students and security
(Column ~ 12/02/04)
The Kansas City Star Foreign students flock to this country's science and engineering programs. Their attendance means billions of dollars a year for schools and communities. Most important, international students carry home appreciation for democracy, free-market economies and the American people...
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Drug safety guarantees put in doubt
(National News ~ 12/02/04)
BOSTON -- In a sharp pivot, many medical authorities are questioning the fundamental safety guarantees for American drugs, threatening to dull the national appetite that has demanded and devoured pharmaceuticals at a faster clip for nearly a generation...
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World briefs 12/2/4
(International News ~ 12/02/04)
U.S. Embassy in Suriname closed after threat PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- The U.S. Embassy here was closed to visitors Wednesday and security increased after officials received credible threats of an attack on the building, a spokesman said. Cliff Djamin, the spokesman, refused to disclose the nature of the threats, but said the mission would be closed through today. ...
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Parliament has no confidence in government; revote possible
(International News ~ 12/02/04)
KIEV, Ukraine -- Ukraine's opposition scored key victories Wednesday in its bid to scrap a disputed presidential election as parliament voted no confidence in the government and European-brokered talks provided momentum toward holding a new ballot...
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Discrimination suit filed against UMB
(State News ~ 12/02/04)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit Wednesday against UMB Financial Corp., charging the firm with denying a Kansas City man a job because he is a quadriplegic. The suit claims the Kansas City-based bank refused to hire Rodney Graves in late 2002 as a customer support and sales agent because of his disability. Graves, 47, sustained paralysis from a football injury 29 years ago, the agency said...
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Stroke strategies Experimental treatments using magnetism show
(Community ~ 12/02/04)
Mickey Poduje, 50, had been out all day with her husband, Noel, on their 32-foot motorboat off the Massachusetts coast. When they returned to the dock, she climbed out to do her usual job of securing the lines. Then she collapsed. It was a stroke. A blood vessel had burst in her brain, paralyzing her right side and leaving her mute at first. At the rehabilitation hospital she just mostly said "when ... when ... when" over and over again...
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Health calendar 12/2
(Community ~ 12/02/04)
Today Blood pressure screening from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at the Cape Girardeau Senior Center, sponsored by Generations Family Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. For information, call 651-5825. Senior stretch class meets from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at HealthPoint Plaza. The class is for anyone over age 55 or beginning exercisers. For information, call 986-4400...
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Area calendar
(Other Sports ~ 12/02/04)
** Basketball Youth league: The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department will offer a Girls Youth Basketball League for those in grades 3-12. The league will play in three divisions on Saturdays from Jan. 8 to mid-March. A rules meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. today at the Osage Community Centre. The registration deadline is Friday. Info: Amy Roth, 334-2859...
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Speak Out 12/2/4
(Speak Out ~ 12/02/04)
** Kids at the parade I WANT to compliment Cape Girardeau on the Parade of Lights. It is a wonderful thing that you do every year. I love taking my children to see it. The best part is that you always have it on Sunday night and at a time when I can have my kids with me...
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Jennie Friedrich
(Obituary ~ 12/02/04)
Doris "Jennie" Friedrich, 85, of Jackson passed away Monday, Nov. 29, 2004, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born Nov. 26, 1919, in Jackson, daughter of Henry A. and Mary Ann Clingingsmith Steinhoff. She and Ralph H. Friedrich were married March 9, 1947. He passed away Feb. 4, 1984...
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Joel McCrary Sr.
(Obituary ~ 12/02/04)
MCCLURE, Ill. -- Joel W. "Little Joe" McCrary Sr., 69, of McClure died Monday, Nov. 29, 2004, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born Dec. 30, 1934, in Corinth, Miss., son of Wayne Herbert and Allive Rogers McCrary. He and Wilma Branch were married Feb. 26, 1952, in Leachville, Ark...
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Evelyn Dockins
(Obituary ~ 12/02/04)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Laura Evelyn Dockins, 82, of Sikeston, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. She was born Oct. 2, 1922, in West Frankfort, Ill., daughter of William Henry and Maggie Mabel Cobb Conner. She and Chester P. Dockins were married July 15, 1939, in Sikeston. He died Nov. 16, 1987...
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Patricia Fussell
(Obituary ~ 12/02/04)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Patricia Ann Fussell, 49, of Bell, Fla., died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004, at her home. She was born Jan. 12, 1955, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Ollie and Maggie McBride Groves. She and David Fussell were married June 13, 1993. Fussell was a truck driver with Advance Express in Advance, Mo. She was a member of VFW Auxiliary in Chaffee. She was formerly of Chaffee...
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Dwayne Hill
(Obituary ~ 12/02/04)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Dwayne Allen Hill, 31, of Perryville died Monday, Nov. 29, 2004, in Perryville. McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson is in charge of arrangements.
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Ilene Hitt
(Obituary ~ 12/02/04)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Ilene Hitt, 88, of Advance died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at Advance Nursing Center. She was born Jan. 17, 1916, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Comelous and Althea Zimmerman Cox. She and Everett Hitt were married June 13, 1936, in Jackson. He died May 15, 2002...
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Martha Lamer
(Obituary ~ 12/02/04)
JONESBORO, Ill. -- Martha Jane "Marty" Lamer, 78, of Jonesboro died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004, at Union County Hospital in Anna. She was born April 8, 1926, in Jonesboro, daughter of Arthur Peter and Minnie Pearl Neely Weiss. Lamer was a greeter several years at Wal-Mart in Anna. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Jonesboro, VFW Ladies Auxiliary and Anna Moose Ladies Auxiliary...
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Alice Minter
(Obituary ~ 12/02/04)
GLENALLEN, Mo. -- Alice J. Minter, 80, of Glenallen died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at St. Anthony's Medical Center in St. Louis. She was born May 15, 1924, at Granby, Mo., daughter of John and Ethel Baker Ivie. She and Avery Minter were married May 29, 1948...
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Eddie Cotner
(Obituary ~ 12/02/04)
Eddie A. Cotner, 56, of Washington, Mo., died Monday, Nov. 29, 2004, at St. John's Hospital in Washington. He was born Feb. 11, 1948, at Millersville, son of Dewey R. and Glenda C. Pulliam Cotner. Cotner moved to Washington in 1968 from Jackson, where he worked at a corncob pipe factory...
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Eating for longevity
(Community ~ 12/02/04)
When asked what the secret to longevity was, Sophie Tucker, the "last of the red hot mommas," replied: "Keep breathing." Good advice. But there is much more we can do to keep ourselves young biologically as we grow older chronologically. Like: Keep eating...
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Saxony opens doors
(Editorial ~ 12/02/04)
Congratulations to the students, parents, faculty, administration and supporters at Saxony Lutheran High School, which opened the doors of its new building to students for the first time last week. The school near Fruitland is home to 86 students with the capacity to house 175...
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Busch, Roush hope to team up for more titles
(Professional Sports ~ 12/02/04)
NEW YORK -- For anyone unhappy that Kurt Busch is the new Nextel Cup champion, Jack Roush has some advice: Get used to it. Busch has built a reputation during his four years in NASCAR's top series as a driver who would run over anyone else to get to the winner's circle. That has brought boos from the fans and anger from competitors...
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Delaying I do's Growing number of Americans putting off marriag
(National News ~ 12/02/04)
WASHINGTON -- It used to be common for men and women to get a marriage certificate not too long after collecting their high school diploma. Not anymore. Census Bureau figures for 2003 show one-third of men and nearly one-quarter of women between the ages of 30 and 34 have never been married, nearly four times the rates in 1970...
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I don't sum . 9a
(National News ~ 12/02/04)
DELAYING MARRIAGE One-third of men and nearly one-quarter of women have never been married when they reach 34, nearly four times the rates in 1970, Census Bureau figures show. POSSIBLE REASONS People are focusing on education and careers. The easing of taboos about couples living together before marriage and having children outside marriage may also contribute...
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'Old lady' could get shipped to Gitmo
(National News ~ 12/02/04)
WASHINGTON -- Under detailed questioning by a federal judge, government lawyers asserted Wednesday the U.S. military can hold foreigners indefinitely as enemy combatants at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, even if they aided terrorists unintentionally and never fought the United States...
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High court to decide if IRAs are protected from creditors
(National News ~ 12/02/04)
An Arkansas couple is seeking to keep two retirement accounts after filing for bankruptcy. By Hope Yen ~ The Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court considered Wednesday how much retirement savings people can shield when they file for bankruptcy, an important question as more Americans go into debt...
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Community cuisine 12/2/4
(Local News ~ 12/02/04)
St. Ambrose serving Sunday breakfast Whole-hog sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy will be served from 7:30 a.m. to noon Sunday at St. Ambrose Parish Center in Chaffee. -- From staff reports
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County transit graphic
(Local News ~ 12/02/04)
Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority Total Trips (one-way) 1998: 9,081 1999: 10,709 2000: 14,326 2001: 21,300 2002: 27,229 2003: 27,825 2004: 29,448 Number of redeemed taxi coupons * 2003: 61,351 2004: 56,208 * The city did not have figures before 2003...
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State arts council offering free grant information
(Local News ~ 12/02/04)
Organizations interested in applying for Missouri Arts Council funds should plan to attend one of the free grant information workshops titled "The Art of Getting Money" that will be conducted throughout the state in January. Participants will learn the latest information about grant guidelines, application forms, what's new, what's different, and who's eligible for MAC's grant programs. ...
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Community Q&A 12/2/4
(Local News ~ 12/02/04)
n Name: Ryan Dooley Lives in: Cape Girardeau Family: My wife and I are currently expecting our first child. Job: Police officer for the city of Jackson; assistant with the upcoming Toys for Tots program held in conjunction with the Jackson Elks Christmas Basket program...
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Community digest 12/2/4
(Local News ~ 12/02/04)
Cape County GOP women meeting Friday The Cape Girardeau County Republican Women will begin their 11:45 a.m. meeting with lunch Friday at the Grecian Steak House in Cape Girardeau. Cape Girardeau County Presiding Commissioner Gerald Jones will speak about the possibilities of a charter form of government for the county. ...
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Police reports 12/2/4
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/02/04)
** Cape Girardeau The following items were released Wednesday by the Cape Girardeau Police Department. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Roy Darcy Felty, 45, 807 William St., was arrested on suspicion of having no permit or license. Brandon Lamont King, 18, 838 S. Ellis St., was arrested on a city warrant for failure to appear in court...
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Fire reports 12/2/4
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/02/04)
** Cape Girardeau Firefighters responded to the following item on Tuesday: At 6:45 p.m., citizen assist in the 1100 block of Themis Street. Firefighters responded to the following items on Wednesday: At 12:35 a.m., emergency medical service in the 900 block of William Street...
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Business briefs 12/2/4
(Business ~ 12/02/04)
Fed: Economy picking up, consumers spending WASHINGTON -- The economy is gaining momentum, bolstered by home building, shipping and even the country's beleaguered manufacturing sector, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday in a newly upbeat assessment. ...
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Out of the past 12/2/04
(Out of the Past ~ 12/02/04)
** 25 years ago: Dec. 2, 1979 Grace United Methodist Church congregation last Sunday dedicated a third octave of handbells, storage cases and performance tables; the items were donated by Mr. and Mrs. Leo A. Rasche in memory of Mrs. Rasche's parents, the Rev. Earnest C. and Louella Wadlow...
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