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Route of new LaSalle Avenue in Cape moved
(Local News ~ 12/17/06)
The third phase of Cape Girardeau's Transportation Trust Fund includes a new path for LaSalle Avenue, a roundabout on Morgan Oak Street and a wider Mount Auburn Road. The widening, extension and overlay projects will get underway in 2007 and have an estimated cost of more than $20 million...
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MoDOT commits to new I-55 exit
(Local News ~ 12/17/06)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Transportation is committed to installing a new Interstate 55 interchange near Scott City, pending the acquisition of funds for the project. MoDOT personnel met with officials from the Scott County government, Scott City government, the Bootheel Regional Planning and Economic Development Commission and U.S. ...
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Marine commandant calls for troops to spend more time back in U.S.
(Local News ~ 12/17/06)
The commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps says his force needs to spend more time at home and less time in Iraq. "Right now there is individual strain in that some of our Marines are going back for a third or fourth time," Gen. James T. Conway said Saturday at a roundtable discussion with reporters. "And there is institutional strain that we're focusing on counterinsurgency and not doing for the nation some of the other things that we should be."...
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Swindells together 40 years
(Anniversary ~ 12/17/06)
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swindell of Delta celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a reception Nov. 25, 2006, hosted by their children. Swindell and Barbara Stoffregen were married Dec. 3, 1966, at First Baptist Church in Delta. Their children and spouses are Jonathan and Lori Swindell of Kansas City, Mo., Brandon and Kristy Swindell of Marble Hill, Mo., and Alissa and Dustin Cauble of Delta. ...
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Phillips-Whitticre
(Wedding ~ 12/17/06)
Angela Kay Phillips and Randy Joseph Whitticre were married Sept. 17, 2005, at Trinity Lutheran Church. The Rev. Paul Short performed the ceremony. Music was by Pat Palisch of Jackson. The bride is the daughter of Betty Phillips of Jackson. The groom is the son of Larry and Melinda Whitticre of Cape Girardeau...
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Hodge-Trapp
(Wedding ~ 12/17/06)
Lynwood Baptist Church was the setting July 7, 2006, for the wedding of Jessica Dawn Hodge and D.J. Trapp. Gary Belcher performed the ceremony. Paul Hodge, father of the bride, sang. The bride is the daughter of Paul and Pat Hodge of Cape Girardeau. The groom is the son of Kathy Upchurch of Cape Girardeau, and the late Danny Upchurch...
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Minor-Wilhelm
(Wedding ~ 12/17/06)
Teresa Marie Minor and Justin Michael Wilhelm were united in marriage Sept. 16, 2006, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso, Mo. The Rev. Oliver Clavin performed the ceremony. Organist was Betty Ressel of Kelso. Vocalists were Renee Reinagel of Kelso and Justin Moore of Cape Girardeau. Servers were Tyler and Alex Heuring of New Hamburg and Shawn Heuring of Kelso, cousins of the bride...
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Sindle-Gadberry
(Wedding ~ 12/17/06)
ORAN, Mo. -- Hannah Marie Sindle and Andrew Nolan Gadberry were married Sept. 30, 2006, at Guardian Angel Catholic Church. The Rev. John Harth performed the ceremony. Music was by Trio Girardeaux of Cape Girardeau. James and Suzanne Sindle of Oran are parents of the bride. The groom is the son of Terry Gadberry and Lisa Graviett of Oran...
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Out of the past 12/17/06
(Out of the Past ~ 12/17/06)
A 120-bed nursing home will be built in Cape Girardeau by a Texas firm through a $2.2 million tax-free revenue bond sale arrangement, it is announced; the site is a tract on the north side of Independence Street, west of the 2800 block, which has been bought by the developer of the project, O.G.M. Properties of Fort Worth...
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Gibson-Kesterson
(Engagement ~ 12/17/06)
Rhonda and Roger Williams of Washington, Mo., and Michael and Holly Gibson of Wright City, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Gloria F. Gibson, to Paul R. Kesterson III, both of Marthasville, Mo. He is the son of Paul and Kay Kesterson of Cape Girardeau...
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Heitz-Brothers
(Engagement ~ 12/17/06)
Robert and Janet Heitz of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamie Marie Heitz, to Jason Michael Brothers. He is the son of Michael and Connie Brothers of Jackson. Heitz is a 1999 graduate of Boonville High School. Brothers is a 1992 graduate of Jackson High School. He received a degree in accounting from DeVry University in 1997. He is network administrator at Crader Distributing Co...
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Cousins-Sterne
(Engagement ~ 12/17/06)
BENTON, Mo. -- David and Rachel Shewmake of Benton announce the engagement of their daughter, April L. Cousins, to Benjamin A. Sterne. He is the son of Geoff and Sue Sterne of Clarksville, Mo. Cousins received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University. She is office manager at Q Audio and Video in Cape Girardeau...
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No need for government holidays
(Letter to the Editor ~ 12/17/06)
To the editor:Since we can't pray to God, can't trust in God and cannot post his commandments in government buildings, I don't believe the government and its employees should participate in the Easter and Christmas celebrations, which honor the God that our government is eliminating from many facets of American life...
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'Smooth roads' missed Highway 72
(Letter to the Editor ~ 12/17/06)
To the editor:Did the Missouri Department of Transportation forget the Cape Girardeau-Bollinger County stretch of Highway 72 in its smooth-roads program? That highway is heavily traveled, and it's literally like a washboard. I've traveled most of the state highways in Missouri, and none is in such a pitiful condition as Highway 72...
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Thanks for kindness of others
(Letter to the Editor ~ 12/17/06)
To the editor:We want to say how deeply grateful we are for the kindness of others when our home and pets were lost Dec. 7. There are so many who came by with badly needed hugs, prayers and comfort that meant so much. Also, thanks for the help from Griffin, Keller and crew; the King family; Unity Baptist Church of Benton, RM Coco and crew; and the Basket Association and crew...
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Article on Islam was informative
(Letter to the Editor ~ 12/17/06)
To the editor:Thank you for the article by T.J. Greaney entitled "Differences within Islam create confusion for many" in Thursday's edition of your paper. It was insightful and informative. It also highlighted the ignorance of our leadership, those who are taking the responsibility to make decisions for our security and welfare to protect us from the fanaticism of extremists in the Islam religion. ...
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Trial balloons
(Editorial ~ 12/17/06)
Missouri's financial fortunes have dramatically shifted since Gov. Matt Blunt took office two years ago. At the time, the state was wrestling with a large revenue shortfall. The governor and legislature teamed up to reduce state spending, cut state jobs and enhance revenue-producing opportunities. The result: Nearly $300 million more revenue in the last fiscal year than anticipated. And this year's surplus projections are that high -- and maybe even more...
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Speak Out 12/17/06
(Speak Out ~ 12/17/06)
Cut the bonus; Crime in Oran; Return the penguin; Appalling stretch; Religion shuffled off; Ballot wording; Time to eat; Foreign exchange; Thanks for checkbook; School fun; Christmas lights
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Jackson cracks top 4 again
(High School Sports ~ 12/17/06)
Jackson High School wrestling coach Steve Wachter wondered whether his relatively inexperienced squad could continue its impressive streak at the Tiger Classic. Much to Wachter's delight, the Indians pulled it off. By virtue of their runner-up finish in the 20-team event, the Indians have now placed in the top four in the rugged tournament every year since 1990...
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Perryville wins 'Border War' battle
(High School Sports ~ 12/17/06)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- The Perryville boys basketball team withstood a late comeback from rival Chester to win the annual "Border War" on Saturday 45-41 at the Heartland Hoopfest at the Perry Park Center. Chester tied the score in the final 10 seconds at 41-41, but the Pirates were able to hit a jumper with 3.1 seconds remaining and added two free throws to ice the win. Perryville improved to 4-2...
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Hard-luck Gamecocks still seeking 1st OVC 'W'
(College Sports ~ 12/17/06)
It's hard to imagine there being a more hard-luck team in the nation through the early part of the college basketball season than Jacksonville State. The Gamecocks have lost their first two Ohio Valley Conference games by one point on shots in the final seconds...
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Redhawks look for another home win
(College Sports ~ 12/17/06)
The first leg of Southeast Missouri State's three-game homestand went well, as the Redhawks rallied past East Tennessee State 73-68 Friday night. But that was a nonconference contest. The final two legs will hold much more meaning, beginning with today's 2 p.m. Ohio Valley Conference matchup against Jacksonville State...
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An officer's advice
(Local News ~ 12/17/06)
The commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps spoke to future leaders among the 585 newest graduates of Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday. And possibly some commanders in the armed services. Gen. James T. Conway, a 1969 graduate of Southeast, said that out of about 60,000 soldiers in the Marine Expeditionary Force that he commanded in Iraq, more high-ranking officers graduated from Southeast than any other college...
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Central places fifth at Lindbergh
(High School Sports ~ 12/17/06)
The Central girls swimming team finished fifth in a 10-team field Saturday afternoon at the Lindbergh Invitational in St. Louis County. Hannah Kinder made two state-qualifying times cuts along with two meet and pool records in the 100 free and the 50 free...
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Jackson comes up short in loss to Belleville (Ill.) Althoff
(High School Sports ~ 12/17/06)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- With 6-foot-6 junior starter Spencer Goodman again missing due to an injury and 6-6 junior starter Hunter Grantham missing for much of the game due to foul trouble, the Jackson boys basketball team had no answer for a big, athletic Belleville (Ill.) Althoff squad in a 68-57 loss Saturday at the Heartland Hoopfest at the Perry Park Center...
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Charles Lichtenegger
(Obituary ~ 12/17/06)
Charles J. Lichtenegger, 96 of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Dec, 16, 2006, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.
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Fire report 12/17/06
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/17/06)
n At 9:14 p.m. emergency medical service in the 1700 block of New Madrid Street. n At 11:06 p.m. box alarm at 2839 Whitener St. n At 12:47 a.m., emergency medical service in the 1000 block of Linden Street. n At 3:59 a.m., emergency medical service in the 800 block of Themis Street...
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Braves beat Cubs again
(High School Sports ~ 12/17/06)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- While the difference has not been great in either meeting this season, the Scott County Central boys basketball team is supplanting Bell City as the top Class 1 team in the area. The Braves grabbed their second victory over Bell City this season on Saturday, outlasting the Cubs 85-82 in the third annual Heartland Hoopfest at the Perry Park Center...
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Fan Speak 12/17/06
(Other Sports ~ 12/17/06)
A good column; Tips for coach Edgar; The good ole days; Congrats to All-Americans; No fall ball
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Kansas City man kills two women, three children before fatally shooting himself
(State News ~ 12/17/06)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A man killed five people, including three of his children, before fatally shooting himself Saturday morning, and a fourth child was in the hospital with life-threatening wounds, police said. The man killed one woman around 8:30 a.m., then went to another home and shot his longtime girlfriend, their four children and himself, Capt. Rich Lockhart said...
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Sex offender sentenced to life in prison in death of foster child
(State News ~ 12/17/06)
ST. LOUIS -- A sex offender convicted of beating and strangling a teen was sentenced Friday to life in prison without parole. Andrew Roberson, 36, was convicted in November of first-degree murder in the death of 16-year-old Dominic Williams. The teen was found naked in a trash bin five days before his birthday in June 2004...
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Exotic animals make Mo. wild this fall
(State News ~ 12/17/06)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Don't be alarmed if you see an elk or a cougar mixed in with cattle and horses while driving on Missouri roads this holiday season. Officials say there is more unusual wildlife roaming the state this year. The Missouri Department of Conservation already has verified cases of elk, cougars and African porcupines. They don't have any idea where they are coming from or where they are going...
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LA hospital closes two units after 7 children infected
(National News ~ 12/17/06)
LOS ANGELES -- A hospital has closed its neonatal and pediatrics intensive care units to new admissions after a potentially fatal bacterium sickened seven children, including an infant who may have died from the infection, officials said. White Memorial Medical Center shut down the neonatal unit Dec. 4 following an outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and both units will remain closed until they are considered safe, hospital officials said Friday...
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More students eat breakfast at school
(Local News ~ 12/17/06)
America's schools increasingly serve breakfast to hungry students. A record 9.6 million children in public and private schools ate breakfast on a typical school day in the 2005-2006 academic year, according to a new national study. Most of the children -- 7.7 million -- were from low-income families...
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Area churches show off history for the holidays
(Local News ~ 12/17/06)
About 25 people gathered in cheerful holiday spirit as they visited churches in the Southeast Missouri towns of Old Illmo, Commerce, Benton and New Hamburg. Dr. Frank Nickell, director of the Center for Regional History, led the tour. Some who wanted to go were turned away because of space limitations, said Christy Mershon, director of Southeast Missouri State University's Extended and Continuing Education, sponsor of the tour...
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Patricia Carroll
(Obituary ~ 12/17/06)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Patricia Louise Carroll, 72, of Sikeston died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center. She was born July 18, 1934, at Cape Girardeau. She and Lloyd Duke Carroll were married Sept. 9, 1957. He died Nov. 1, 2001. Survivors include two sons, Lloyd Carroll Jr. of Charleston, Mo., and Charlie King; three grandchildren; a great-grandchild...
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Cecil Dunn
(Obituary ~ 12/17/06)
SULPHUR, Ky. -- Cecil Fay Dunn, 82, of Sulphur, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006, at her home. She was born April 18, 1924, at Egypt Mills, Mo., daughter of Benjamin Frederick and Clara Louise Niedling Exler. She and Clarence W. Ervin were married. He died. She and Raymond J. Dunn were married. He died in May 1986...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda
(Local News ~ 12/17/06)
@Graphic - Body:8:30 a.m. Monday County Administration Building 1 Barton Square Jackson Routine Business n Payroll change forms. n None at this time. Discussion items and appointments n 8:30 a.m., budget discussions...
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Time picks Web users as Person of the Year
(National News ~ 12/17/06)
NEW YORK -- Congratulations! You are the Time magazine "Person of the Year." The annual honor for 2006 went to each and every one of us, as Time cited the shift from institutions to individuals -- citizens of the new digital democracy, as the magazine put it. The winners this year were anyone using or creating content on the World Wide Web...
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Southeast's next two games may be indicator of OVC standing
(Sports Column ~ 12/17/06)
The early portion of the Ohio Valley Conference men's basketball schedule has demonstrated just how balanced and wide open things appear to be. Southeast Missouri State hopes it can be a factor in the race -- and the next few days at the Show Me Center will tell us a lot about the Redhawks' chances...
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St. Louis falls in shootout to Predators
(High School Sports ~ 12/17/06)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Paul Kariya scored the only goal in a shootout and the Predators beat the St. Louis Blues 3-2 on Saturday night. Kariya, who also scored a power-play goal in regulation, beat Manny Legace with a high shot for the game winner. Scott Nichol also scored for Nashville...
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Study finds low-fat diets may prevent breast cancer return for some women
(National News ~ 12/17/06)
SAN ANTONIO -- The first experiment ever to show that low-fat diets could help prevent a return of breast cancer now reveals, with longer follow-up, that the benefit was almost exclusively to women whose tumor growth was not driven by hormones. That could be huge -- the new results suggest but cannot prove that these women might be able to cut their risk of dying by up to 66 percent with such diets...
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Relationship gift guide: Does three months equal $50? Or $100?
(Community ~ 12/17/06)
NEW YORK -- Forget mom, dad and aunt Mary. You know what to get them. Mom -- slippers. Dad -- a silk tie. Aunt Mary -- a mug. You're freaking out over what to get the person you are dating. After all, you have only been seeing him for a month or two, and you aren't even sure that you two are exclusive...
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Christmas tree display
(Community ~ 12/17/06)
ALTENBURG, Mo. -- All of the Christmas trees inside the Lutheran Heritage Center and Museum represent a piece of Perry County's history. Old photos of those who lived in the area during the early 1800s fill the branches of one tree. Another tree displays the unique talent of Altenburg librarian Kathy Schlimpert, who made Scherenschnitle ornaments to hang from the limbs. Using a German art form of paper cutting, Schlimpert spent hours creating dozens of Scherenschnitle ornaments...
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Woman would like domestic supplies replenished
(Local News ~ 12/17/06)
At 83, Ms. K. has been around long enough to acquire kitchen appliances, meet her clothing needs and various items it takes to operate a household. A widow living only on Social Security, she finds it difficult to replenish supplies that are disposable or need refilling...
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