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Justice Department appeals ruling on faulty Mo. voter lists
(State News ~ 06/06/07)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The federal government has appealed a federal judge's ruling that Missouri's chief election officer met her legal obligations in keeping voter registration rolls current. The U.S. Justice Department sued the state and Secretary of State Robin Carnahan's office in November 2005 for alleged violations of the 1993 National Voter Registration Act, which requires "reasonable efforts" to purge ineligible voters from registration lists...
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Northeast Mo. child dies after tick bite
(State News ~ 06/06/07)
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Health officials warned Missourians to guard against tick bites on Wednesday, after the death of a child bitten by one of the insects in a northeastern part of the state. The child became ill after being bitten by a tick and died May 23, after ten days of intensive medical care, health officials said...
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Former Cape Girardeau pastor, Kansas bishop dies
(State News ~ 06/06/07)
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -- The Most Rev. Marion Francis Forst, a Roman Catholic bishop in Kansas for 47 years, has died at the age of 96. Forst, who was the oldest bishop in the U.S., died Saturday night at Olathe Regional Medical Center. A funeral Mass was scheduled for Thursday at Savior Pastoral Center in Kansas City, Kan., with burial in the nearby Gate of Heaven Cemetery...
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Eight candidates outline their priorities for district
(Local News ~ 06/06/07)
The eight applicants for the vacant position on the Cape Girardeau school board include parents of students in the school system, as well as a woman who is raising her grandchildren, a real estate agent whose family graduated from Central High School, and a single woman who describes herself as a "product of the Cape Girardeau public school system."...
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University to revive mobile health unit in summer
(Local News ~ 06/06/07)
Fueled by a new, three-year federal grant, Southeast Missouri State University plans to restart its mobile health unit this summer, school officials said Monday. Southeast Health on Wheels, or SHOW Mobile, has received a $375,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...
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Drinking law does not cover proximity to alcohol
(Local News ~ 06/06/07)
When Missouri toughened the penalties for underage drinking in 2005, lawmakers made it easier for prosecutors to gain a conviction against both the young people and adults who know about the drinking but do nothing to stop it. The 2005 law takes away the driver's license of anyone under 21 who is caught in possession of alcohol. ...
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Missourian taking Spirit nominations
(Local News ~ 06/06/07)
"I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him." -- Abraham Lincoln Two veterans. A dentist, musician and missionary. A former educator. All proud of the place in which they live. All living in a way that makes their place proud...
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Speak Out 6/6/07
(Speak Out ~ 06/06/07)
Flouting the law; Guzzling gasoline; Golf guarantee; Setting an example; Good VA experience; Shameful episode; Failed session; Getting organized; History major; Background checks; Not a free pass; Tales of folklore
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The wage debate
(Local News ~ 06/06/07)
Recent increases in the state and federal minimum wage have drawn praise and disdain from business leaders and advocacy groups. Those in favor of the increases said they will provide much needed funds to low-income families, while opponents said they will tighten the budgets of businesses and raise inflation...
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Plan requires power-outage payback
(State News ~ 06/06/07)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A proposal awaiting action by the Public Service Commission would require electric companies to provide credits to customers who endure prolonged or frequent outages. The commission is expected to consider whether to move forward with the rule in the next couple of weeks, after compiling responses from utilities on what the new standards would cost them. ...
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Virginia Tech to reopen building where 30 people, gunman died
(National News ~ 06/06/07)
BLACKSBURG, Va. -- The building where a gunman killed 30 people and himself on the Virginia Tech campus will be reopened for offices and laboratories, but it will never again be used for classrooms, the university announced Tuesday. Norris Hall will open June 18 for the engineering science and mechanics and civil and environmental engineering departments. ...
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Man pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges
(Local News ~ 06/06/07)
BENTON, Mo. -- Charles E. Rothman, accused of nine counts of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl, pleaded not guilty Tuesday when he was arraigned on the charges. Rothman became the subject of an intense search last week when he apparently tried to fake his death to escape prosecution by setting his fishing boat adrift in the Diversion Channel. ...
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MoDOT hosts public meeting on I-55 work
(Local News ~ 06/06/07)
The Missouri Department of Transportation will host a public meeting June 14 to inform motorists of upcoming changes to traffic on Interstate 55 because of construction work on a new interchange. The meeting will be from 4 to 7 p.m. ...
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Out of the past 6/6/07
(Out of the Past ~ 06/06/07)
After serving as music teacher at St. Mary's School for 10 years, Sister M. Cordula Wekenborg will be leaving Cape Girardeau to become music education instructor at St. Anthony's Parish School in Effingham, Ill.; she is honored by parish members with a vesper service at the cathedral, followed by a covered-dish dinner...
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SEMO receives grant for new university farm
(Local News ~ 06/06/07)
Southeast Missouri State University has been awarded a $90,126 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to purchase and install an irrigation system at the school's new farm on Highway 25 at Gordonville. ...
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Museum, radio clubs plan to honor U.S. soldiers
(Local News ~ 06/06/07)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- The Stars and Stripes Museum in Bloomfield, Mo., will join forces with area radio clubs to honor America's military around the world. "This is an event that is quite unusual," said Dr. Frank Nickell, museum board member and history professor at Southeast Missouri State University. "We have never done anything like this before, and we hope a lot of people learn about the newspaper because it is the publication of our military."...
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Cape Girardeau City Council action 6/6/07
(Local News ~ 06/06/07)
Public hearing n Held a public hearing regarding the annual operating budget for fiscal year 2007-2008. Consent ordinances (Second and third readings) n Accepted a permanent storm-water easement and temporary construction easements from various property owners for storm-water improvements at the Silver Springs Road and Themis Street intersection...
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Jackson fire dept. hires one of its captains as chief
(Local News ~ 06/06/07)
Jackson got a new fire chief Tuesday when city administrator Jim Roach announced the selection of fire Capt. Jason Mouser to replace Brad Golden, who has resigned to take a nursing position at Saint Francis Medical Center. Mouser, 34, has been a Jackson firefighter since 1997, when he began as a part-time, on-call employee. He became a full-time firefighter/EMT in 1999 and a captain in 2004...
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Working ex-cons
(Editorial ~ 06/06/07)
When former convicts return to society and try to rebuild their lives, one of the first roadblocks they encounter is going through the hiring process with a prison record. But a statewide initiative called the Missouri Re-entry Process aims to help ex-cons overcome some of those barriers and help them become wage-earning, taxpaying citizens...
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Correction 6/6/07
(Correction ~ 06/06/07)
Keith Boeller's name was spelled incorrectly in a story about gasoline drive-offs in Monday's edition. The Southeast Missourian Regrets the error.
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Missouri attorney general targets Carthage Humane Society over finances, animal care
(State News ~ 06/06/07)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Missouri's attorney general is seeking to oust the director and disband the board of a local Humane Society chapter over allegations of missing money and poor animal care, including euthanizing kittens and cats by putting them in a freezer...
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Students denied diplomas because of cheering say lawyer will take on case
(State News ~ 06/06/07)
GALESBURG, Ill. -- Five students denied diplomas after cheers erupted when their names were called at a central Illinois high school graduation emerged empty-handed Tuesday from a meeting with school administrators. Their families said Peoria lawyer Jeffrey Green has volunteered to work on the case. ...
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James Gregory Sr.
(Obituary ~ 06/06/07)
BENTON, Mo. -- James Lee Gregory Sr., 66, of Benton died Monday, June 4, 2007, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Dec. 30, 1940, at Morehouse, Mo., son of Earl Theopolis and Mable Marie Pack Gregory. He and Mildred Virginia Finney were married Jan. 31, 1959, at Bloomfield, Mo...
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Joe Haley
(Obituary ~ 06/06/07)
Joe Wilbert Haley, 76, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, May 31, 2007, at Heartland Care and Rehab. He was born July 26, 1930, in Tiptonville, Tenn., son of Austin and Susie Lucas Haley. Survivors include three sons, David Johnson of Murphysboro, Ill., Larry Haley of Flint, Mich., Bobby Haley of Sikeston, Mo.; two daughters, Sylvia Haley of Dyersburg, Tenn., Carolyn Swanks of Carbondale, Ill.; three brothers, Cletus Haley of Sikeston, Austin Haley of Cape Girardeau, J.L. ...
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Lorene Maevers
(Obituary ~ 06/06/07)
Lorene S. Maevers passed to her eternal home Monday, June 4, 2007, at the Lutheran Home. She was born in New Hamburg, Mo., Oct. 9, 1912, to Alphonse and Katie Hahn Schwartz. She was the oldest of two children. Her brother, Phillip, passed away in 1994...
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Evangeline Cannell
(Obituary ~ 06/06/07)
Evangeline Cannell, 80, of Cape Girardeau passed away Sunday, June 3, 2007, at her home. She was born Feb. 27, 1927, in Rushford, Minn., daughter of Alfred and Mabel Haarstad Bakken. She and William Cannell were married Aug. 14, 1946, in Kasson, Minn. He passed away Aug. 25, 2006...
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Lillian Young
(Obituary ~ 06/06/07)
Lillian M. Brown Young, 89, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, June 4, 2007, at Saint Francis Medical Center. She was born Sept. 1, 1917, in Perryville, Mo., daughter of Robert and Teresa Baudendistel Brown. She and Richard Young were married Jan. 19, 1946, in St. Louis. He preceded her in death April 17, 1990...
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Bradley Wahl
(Obituary ~ 06/06/07)
Bradley Wahl, 44, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, June 4, 2007, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. He was born Dec. 30, 1962, in Cape Girardeau, son of Charles R. and Rita Westrich Wahl. Wahl was a 1981 graduate of Notre Dame High School, and 1985 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. He worked for Drury Industries in Cape Girardeau. He was a member of St. Mary's Cathedral and Knights of Columbus Council 1111...
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Birth 6/6/07
(Births ~ 06/06/07)
Ramos
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Cape/Jackson fire report 6/6/07
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/06/07)
Firefighters reponded to the following call Monday. n At 10:24 p.m., emergency medical service in the 500 block of Vincent Park Drive. n At 12:52 a.m., a citezen assist in the 1100 block of Linden Street. n At 5:23 a.m., emergency medical service in the 200 block of South Pacific Street...
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Regulators reopen Taum Sauk investigation
(State News ~ 06/06/07)
ST. LOUIS -- Missouri utility regulators will reopen their investigation into the Taum Sauk reservoir collapse after learning that Ameren Corp. readjusted crucial safety gauges at the facility and removed the gauges after the basin collapsed. Missouri Public Service Commission chairman Jeff Davis said Tuesday he made the decision after learning that Ameren employees had removed the gauges immediately after the reservoir collapsed Dec. ...
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Cape engineer takes Minnesota teaching job
(Local News ~ 06/06/07)
City engineer Jay Stencel is leaving the position for a teaching job, and the city of Cape Girardeau needs to find a replacement. Traffic operations engineer Kelly Green will shadow Stencel for a month so she can take over his responsibilities until a candidate is hired...
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Try something new when cooking chicken
(Column ~ 06/06/07)
There are a million ways to cook chicken. Every time I find myself with a chicken or chicken parts, I always find a new way to cook it. I enjoy the diversity of chicken and, of course, its economic value. Clip these recipes to have on hand for your next chicken menu and try something new and different for a refreshing change...
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Around your house 6/6/07
(Community ~ 06/06/07)
Ceiling fans can increase comfort and save energy as they help warm or cool you, depending on which way they turn. Many ceiling fans have a forward and reverse switch. In forward mode, blades turn clockwise and air blows down, creating a breeze and a cooling effect. This mode reduces summer air-conditioning costs. In reverse, blades turn counterclockwise, pulling room air up, causing warm ceiling air to be gently pushed down outer walls and reducing winter heating costs and condensation...
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Club news 6/6/07
(Community News ~ 06/06/07)
Lamplighters FCE The Lamplighters FCE Club met April 19 at the home of JoAnn Hahs, president. Thirteen members were present. Baked goods were donated to the Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Horsemanship barn dance April 28. Canned foods were also donated for a basket to be auctioned at the dance...
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Fourth suspect in alleged JFK airport plot surrenders
(International News ~ 06/06/07)
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad -- A Guyanese suspect in an alleged plot to bomb a fuel pipeline feeding New York's John F. Kennedy Airport surrendered to police Tuesday in Trinidad, a police official said. Abdel Nur turned himself in at a police station outside the Trinidadian capital of Port-of-Spain, police spokeswoman Wendy Campbell said...
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Justice official defends filing voter fraud case before election
(National News ~ 06/06/07)
WASHINGTON -- On Tuesday a senior Justice Department official defended his decision to bring a Missouri voter fraud case just days before the 2006 election, despite guidelines discouraging such cases because of the potential to influence voting. Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee said the case is another example of the department acting out of partisan political motives under the Bush administration...
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Former White House aide Scooter Libby sentenced to 2 1/2 years in CIA leak case
(National News ~ 06/06/07)
WASHINGTON -- Vice President Dick Cheney's former chief of staff was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison Tuesday for lying and obstructing the CIA leak investigation -- the probe that showed a White House obsessed with criticism of its decision to go to war...
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Myers leads Dalhousie to sweep
(Community Sports ~ 06/06/07)
Harriette Myers needed two playoff holes, but the two-time defending SEMO Women's Golf Association Tournament stroke-play champion won her third consecutive title Tuesday at Dalhousie Golf Club. Myers, playing for Dalhousie, parred the second playoff hole -- the par 5 No. 2 -- to defeat Janice Hoffman of Hidden Trails Country Club (Dexter). Both players had parred the first playoff hole after finishing the 18 holes of regulation play tied at 81...
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Capahas will have all home games on radio
(Community Sports ~ 06/06/07)
Capahas manager Jess Bolen believes that Plaza Tire Service, as the primary sponsor of what is thought to be the nation's oldest amateur baseball team, already does plenty to help his squad. But Plaza Tire Service president Mark Rhodes thinks he has a way to further promote the team that has been a fixture in Cape Girardeau since the 1890s...
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Ducks will try to close out Senators tonight in Game 5
(Professional Sports ~ 06/06/07)
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Now that the Anaheim Ducks have that elusive road win, they are ready to do what they do best:~ Anaheim has a 3-1 series lead and history on its side. close things out at home. Twice the Ducks have reached the Stanley Cup finals and both times they were perfect on home ice and inept in enemy territory. That all changed in Canada's capital city Monday and set up an NHL-style beach party...
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Reports: Donovan almost out, Van Gundy almost in for Magic
(Professional Sports ~ 06/06/07)
ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Orlando Magic are close to resolving their coaching fiasco by agreeing to a deal to dismiss Billy Donovan and hire Stan Van Gundy, according to reports Tuesday. ESPN.com reported Donovan and the team were finalizing an agreement for his departure. ...
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Rags to Riches will race the boys at Belmont
(Professional Sports ~ 06/06/07)
NEW YORK -- It's a go for Rags to Riches. The fabulous filly will run Saturday in the Belmont Stakes, where she will attempt to become the first of her sex in 102 years to win the final jewel of the Triple Crown. Trainer Todd Pletcher took several days before deciding to give his Kentucky Oaks winner a chance to take on the boys in the 1 1/2-mile Belmont, the longest of the Triple Crown races...
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Henin eliminates final American
(Professional Sports ~ 06/06/07)
PARIS -- Befuddled all match, Serena Williams reacted to one flubbed backhand by spiking her racket to the court, drawing full-throated boos from spectators. It was as spirited as Williams -- or the crowd -- got during her lopsided French Open quarterfinal loss to No. 1 Justine Henin, the one moment Tuesday when the last U.S. singles player in the tournament truly appeared to want to turn things around...
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Arizona wins 1-0 in 10 innings, forces decisive Game 3 against Tennessee
(College Sports ~ 06/06/07)
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Pinch-runner Danielle Rodriguez beat the throw home on Adrienne Acton's groundout in the 10th inning as Arizona beat Tennessee 1-0 Tuesday night, extending the Women's College World Series to a decisive third game. Sam Banister started Arizona's rally with single to left field and moved to second on a sacrifice before an error by Tennessee second baseman Kenora Posey allowed Callista Balko to reach base and Rodriguez, who pinch ran for Banister, to get to third...
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Omaha wants proof they will stay before it builds
(College Sports ~ 06/06/07)
OMAHA, Neb. -- Before Omaha builds a new ballpark or does a major renovation of Rosenblatt Stadium, home of the College World Series for 57 years, the NCAA must agree to a contract extension of at least 10 years, an official said Tuesday. CWS Inc., the local organizing committee for Division I baseball's national championship, and the city have submitted to the NCAA plans for either a $25 million Rosenblatt face-lift or a $50 million stadium that would be built downtown...
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Picture getting organized
(Column ~ 06/06/07)
My life is getting pretty boring. Well, not boring so much, just slowing down a little. School's out, and the pace is calming to a crawl around my town. My next trip out of the country isn't until July, and my new favorite person is on the road making his musical dreams happen...
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Cardinals win 4-3 on Taguchi's single
(High School Sports ~ 06/06/07)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals lost another catcher, and kept on winning. Pinch hitter So Taguchi singled over a drawn-in outfield in the ninth inning for his second straight game-winning hit in a 4-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. The Cardinals won for the fifth time in six games without Gary Bennett, who left in the second after getting hit by an Aaron Harang breaking ball...
- Diversion ramps (Local News ~ 06/06/07)
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Out of the past 6/6/07
(Out of the Past ~ 06/06/07)
After serving as music teacher at St. Mary's School for 10 years, Sister M. Cordula Wekenborg will be leaving Cape Girardeau to become music education instructor at St. Anthony's Parish School in Effingham, Ill.; she is honored by parish members with a vesper service at the cathedral, followed by a covered-dish dinner...
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