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University foundation to keep Cape license office
(State News ~ 02/10/05)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Southeast Missouri State University Foundation will continue to operate the state drivers' and motor vehicle licensing office in Cape Girardeau but will likely lose the contract it currently holds for the Jackson office. Southeast president Dr. Ken Dobbins said the foundation wanted to concentrate on one office and didn't actively pursue renewal of the Jackson contract with Gov. Matt Blunt...
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Taking women to heart
(Local News ~ 02/10/05)
Shirley Beel of Cape and Geraldine Meyers of Jackson were each surprised the same way. Each had a heart attack, and neither recognized the symptoms. Beel had a heart attack Dec. 27, 2002, then had another one two days later in the hospital. Meyers had hers Dec. 11, 2003...
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Flu season makes late start in area
(Local News ~ 02/10/05)
A late start to the flu season in Southeast Missouri has led to the closing of a local school district and a recent upswing in confirmed reports of the illness. As of Monday, the Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center had reported 68 laboratory-confirmed cases of the flu since Nov. 1. That number is short of past years, said health department communicable diseases nurse Carol Jordan...
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Valentines to ourselves
(Column ~ 02/10/05)
Feb. 10, 2005 Dear Leslie, Sunday morning I awoke from an unremembered dream knowing that if I could live my life over I would treat people with more loving kindness. "The sentences from deep in dreams always seem so clear they need not be spoken or remembered," writes the California poet Jerry Martien. But I will try...
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Cape school district works toward better communication
(Local News ~ 02/10/05)
A new communications system in the Cape Girardeau School District will provide walkie-talkie radios, cell phones and satellite tracking all rolled into one device. School board members recently awarded a contract to Nextel Corp. for a direct connect communications system that officials say will beef up security and improve emergency response at schools...
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Open house to showcase posters celebrating diversity
(Local News ~ 02/10/05)
Students at Jefferson Elementary School demonstrated the role of diversity when deciding how to illustrate a poster honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Dale Hoover, a fifth-grader, first thought about showing differences using a dog and cat in her poster. But she soon settled on a picture of a child on a soccer field being helped by another child...
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Jackson native takes shot at 'Idol' stardom
(Local News ~ 02/10/05)
Fans of Fox's show "American Idol" in the Southeast Missouri area may soon be seeing a familiar face, as 24-year-old Jackson native Chrissie Icaza has made it as one of 120 semi-finalists chosen to audition in Hollywood. Icaza was one of 13,000 people who camped out at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis last August to audition, and was later picked to move on to the next round of competition...
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Being well-read is nothing to dread, author says
(Local News ~ 02/10/05)
It's not every day that Cape Girardeau gets a visit from a famous author of young adult literature, especially one that's as amiable as Richard Peck. Peck was in Cape Girardeau Wednesday holding discussions throughout the day of his young adult book, "The River Between Us," as part of this year's United We Read campaign...
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Commission reviews latest proposal for Water Street
(Local News ~ 02/10/05)
A plan to turn Water Street into a one-way southbound road along the Cape Girardeau riverfront needs more study, planning and zoning commissioners said Wednesday night. "The last thing you want to do is make it too confusing," said commission chairman Skip Smallwood...
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BioKyowa's top Cape executive retiring
(Local News ~ 02/10/05)
As president of BioKyowa Inc. in Cape Girardeau, Kohta Fujiwara saw highs and lows -- from the exhilaration of a $100 million expansion to the sharp downturn of product prices that forced him to lay off 40 workers, an experience he remembers as the worst of his life...
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Parents plead for state to spare First Steps
(State News ~ 02/10/05)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Vivien Kozak was diagnosed with Down syndrome after she was born, but now, with help from therapists, the 10-month-old is starting to roll over and crawl. Her mother, Laura Kozak, said the child started in the state's First Steps program within three months of birth, and she credits it for the progress her child has made...
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League nears decision day for season
(Professional Sports ~ 02/10/05)
NEW YORK -- With just a little bit of hedging, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman all but issued a drop-dead date for saving what's left of the season: this weekend. The lockout reached its 147th day Wednesday. If a deal is reached, Bettman said, there would be a 28-game regular season and the 16-team playoff structure would be preserved...
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Baseball's silence on steroids gives Canseco a voice
(Professional Sports ~ 02/10/05)
Every word in Jose Canseco's book could be true. Or only a few. Either way, it's exactly what baseball deserves. Just about everybody else involved in the game tripped over themselves trying to blur the lines between fair and foul for the last 15 years or so. By default, that makes even a convicted criminal and shameless publicity hound like Canseco as reliable a source as any other. It's what happens when honest men keep quiet...
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U.S. Senate boosts bill limiting class-action suits
(National News ~ 02/10/05)
WASHINGTON -- The GOP-controlled Senate on Wednesday fought back attempts to change legislation that would send most class-action lawsuits to federal court, increasing the likelihood that the measure will pass Congress and be signed by President Bush...
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Rice- Iran is running out of time
(International News ~ 02/10/05)
BRUSSELS, Belgium -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice put Iran and Europe on notice Wednesday that their negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program cannot go on forever. Nearing the end of a fence-mending tour of European allies, Rice said the United States had set no deadline on the Iran talks, but she also said the Bush administration had not changed its view that the United Nations should step in to get tougher on Iran...
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World briefs 2/10/05
(International News ~ 02/10/05)
Pope misses first Ash Wednesday public prayers; Russians killed in blast at Siberian coal mine; Strong earthquake in Indonesia sets off panic; Bomb blamed on Basque separatists injures 43; Death of terror suspect raises torture questions; Diplomats: U.S. wants ElBaradei out of IAEA
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Hezbollah tries to break peace with money offers
(International News ~ 02/10/05)
RAMALLAH, West Bank -- Hezbollah is emerging as the biggest threat to a fragile Israeli-Palestinian truce, with Lebanese guerrillas offering West Bank gunmen thousands of dollars to step up attacks on Israelis, the gunmen and Palestinian security officials said Wednesday...
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Florida man captured after slaying deputy
(National News ~ 02/10/05)
PAISLEY, Fla. -- A felon accused of gunning down one sheriff's deputy and wounding two others was captured Wednesday in the Ocala National Forest after a daylong search by hundreds of law enforcement officers. Jason Lee Wheeler, 29, was wounded in a gun fight with the officers who captured him in piney woods six miles from his home in rural Lake County, about 30 miles north of Orlando, officers said. ...
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Tinkering with America's retirement income
(National News ~ 02/10/05)
President Bush is traveling the country, pushing his plan to add personal accounts to Social Security. But how would those accounts really work? To some extent, much like the 401(k) investments that many workers have. But Bush leaves out many details, including important questions about how far benefits would have to be cut to secure the program's long-term finances...
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Reagan stamp rolled out
(National News ~ 02/10/05)
WASHINGTON -- President Reagan's famous smile and blue eyes shine from a new postage stamp issued Wednesday in ceremonies across the country. It's the latest in an already-high stack of honors bestowed on the former president since his death eight months ago...
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Fred Gee
(Obituary ~ 02/10/05)
Fred Edgar Gee, 83, of Jackson died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Oct. 26, 1921, in Arcola, Ill., son of Charles Arthur and Dosy Munson Gee. He and Martha Williene Graham were married Oct. 26, 1979, in Arcola...
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Community Q&A 2/10/05
(Local News ~ 02/10/05)
* Name: Sally Miller...
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Community cuisine 2/10/05
(Local News ~ 02/10/05)
Chili supper to benefit returning National Guard; Delta FFA plans community breakfast
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Military digest 2/10/05
(Local News ~ 02/10/05)
Johnson participating in war on terror...
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We're misled on Social Security
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/10/05)
To the editor: The more we hear about the plans this administration and congressional Republicans have for Social Security, the more frightening they become. Once again it is clear that the issue is one of ideology holding supremacy over evidence and reality. All the independent analyses that have been reported suggest that Social Security is not facing an immediate crisis...
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Speak Out 2/10/05
(Speak Out ~ 02/10/05)
Parents' responsibility; Grabbing for money; They're our enemies; The power of fear; Farmers' welfare; Great softball camp; Fighting for rights; Did it heal itself?; Salute to the troops
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Betty Mills
(Obituary ~ 02/10/05)
Betty Mills, 72, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Feb. 7, 2005, at her home. She was born July 28, 1932, in Georgetown, Ga., daughter of James Anderson and Mary Elizabeth Peak Brooks. She and Billy Gene Mills were married Oct. 23, 1955, in Cape Girardeau. He died Dec. 9, 2003...
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Kenneth Beard
(Obituary ~ 02/10/05)
Kenneth W. Beard, 67, of Jackson died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005, at Jackson Manor. He was born Aug. 5, 1937, at Kennett, Mo., son of Bill and Melba Jackson Beard. He and Ella Mae Thorne were married Nov. 3, 1956, in Jackson. Beard was raised at Rockview, Mo., and moved to Cape Girardeau in 1954. He was a mechanic at the former Herb's Texaco and White's Standard. He did mechanic work in St. Louis and then moved to Jackson, where he worked at the former Grantham's Auto Repair...
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Rose Morey
(Obituary ~ 02/10/05)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. -- Rose Mary Morey, 48, of East Prairie died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Dec. 31, 1956, in East Prairie, daughter of J.W. and Irene Ruth Willis Howton. Survivors include two sons, Jimmy Poston and Hal Reynolds Jr. ...
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Bernice Shinn
(Obituary ~ 02/10/05)
Bernice Marie Shinn, 80, formerly of Farmington, Mo., died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born April 28, 1924, at Farmington, the daughter of the late William F. and Elizabeth Cleve Mell. She married George E. Shinn Jr. He preceded her in death...
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Jessie Davis
(Obituary ~ 02/10/05)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Jessie Davis, 77, of Klondike, Ill., and Cairo, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, at the Jonesboro Health Care Center in Jonesboro, Ill. Arrangements are pending with the Heavenly Gates Funeral Home of Cairo.
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Births 2/10/05
(Births ~ 02/10/05)
Eck; Austin; Ritter
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Out of the past 2/10/05
(Out of the Past ~ 02/10/05)
25 years ago: Feb. 10, 1980 House Speaker Kenneth Rothman has pledged his support for state-funded construction of additional science laboratories and classrooms at Southeast Missouri State University; Rothman's endorsement follows a Feb. 1 tour of the campus...
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Bush fails on good moral values
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/10/05)
To the editor: Canadians can't understand why we voted for President Bush. It's simple. We thought he was a Christian and had good moral values. We wanted to believe he really talked to God and was led by God. But God would not have sent his people to kill and destroy another country without just cause...
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RacePark owners cautiously make progress on plans for season
(Community Sports ~ 02/10/05)
If the Auto Tire and Parts NAPA RacePark in Benton, Mo., is going to host a regular schedule of racing this season, owners will have to make a decision on a leasing agreement this month, said Doug Friese, one of the partners in the track. The track's Web site asks viewers to "check back soon for news about circle track racing."...
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Successful United Way campaign funds local organizations
(Local News ~ 02/10/05)
Following a successful campaign, the United Way of Southeast Missouri's board of directors approved core program allocations at a recent meeting. Thirty-two agencies and organizations will use funding to support 39 programs, providing services to meet a variety of needs in Southeast Missouri...
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Military digest 2/10/05
(Local News ~ 02/10/05)
Patients who come to Cross Trails Medical Center are usually looking for some kind of healing....
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Fire reports 2/10/05
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/10/05)
Cape Girardeau Firefighters responded to the following on Tuesday: * At 4:48 p.m., citizen assist at 1240 Linden St. * At 7:26 p.m., box alarm at 3168 William St. Firefighters responded to the following on Wednesday: * At 2 a.m., emergency medical service in the 1400 block of North Spanish Street...
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Police reports 2/10/05
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/10/05)
Cape Girardeau The following items were released Wednesday by the Cape Girardeau Police Department. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests * Howard Lee Fasig, 41, 1112 Bloomfield Road, was arrested on suspicion of domestic assault. * Juan Boyd Frinbrinzo, 26, 22 Weeks St., Lilbourn, Mo., was arrested on city warrants for failure to appear and contempt of court on various traffic charges...
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Solid foundation
(Editorial ~ 02/10/05)
Teachers in the Cape Girardeau School District could soon be getting checks for money they need to buy classroom supplies. Donations through the Cape Girardeau Public Schools Foundation will help teachers buy the supplies they need -- or want but couldn't afford to buy themselves -- for classroom projects and lessons...
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What's love got to do with it?
(Community ~ 02/10/05)
Around this time of year, we are forced to think about love. We even have to consider what it means as we sift through and choose from the hundreds of ready-made cloying sentiments about the subject. It is something I actually think about all year long. ...
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Notre Dame girls coast to win against St. Vincent
(High School Sports ~ 02/10/05)
The Notre Dame girls basketball team pulled away after the first quarter to roll past visiting St. Vincent 79-41 on Wednesday night. The Bulldogs (7-15) led 21-14 after one period, but exploded to a 48-25 halftime advantage. A 25-9 third-quarter edge broke the game wide open...
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Clayton's comeback nears completion
(Local News ~ 02/10/05)
Sure, there have been plenty of times when oft-injured Southeast Missouri State pitcher Bill Clayton wondered if his comebacks were worth it. But ultimately, Clayton -- who has undergone three surgeries in the past two years -- had no doubt. "It's tough to deal with, and at this point in time you do wonder," he said. "Then you put the uniform on and get with the guys, and you see it is all worth it."...
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Coleman already has been an impact freshman for Redhawks
(Local News ~ 02/10/05)
It has only taken a few meets for Kathy Coleman to establish herself as one of the most gifted athletes to ever compete in track and field at Southeast Missouri State. Not that longtime Southeast coach Joey Haines expected much different. "She's definitely one of the best recruits we've ever gotten here," said Haines, who has been at Southeast since 1982. "She's off to a great start, and if she stays healthy, there's no telling what she might accomplish."...
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No hero: Find out about Seale before forming an opinion
(Column ~ 02/10/05)
Black Panther co-founder Bobby Seale spoke last week on the Southeast Missouri State University campus. He spoke the next day at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Last year he spoke at Washington University in St. Louis and many colleges and universities in between....
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