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ND girls reel off six goals
(High School Sports ~ 04/15/09)
Notre Dame's Meghan Dohogne did not celebrate right away after she scored on a shot that she blooped into the net just over the reach of St. Vincent keeper Anne Steele. Dohogne thought her shot had sailed above the crossbar and gotten tangled in the backside of the net. Her teammates did too, as one yelled, "It's over."...
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'Juggalo' sentenced to jail for threatening woman with hatchet in Cape Girardeau parking lot
(Local News ~ 04/15/09)
A man who described himself as a "juggalo" pleaded guilty this morning to attempted assault on a law enforcement officer and third-degree assault. Robin C. Shelman, 23, of Oklahoma City, Okla., received a sentence of 15 days in the Cape Girardeau County Jail for the third-degree assault and 30 days incarceration for the other charge. The sentence will run concurrently, and Shelman will receive credit for the 32 days already served...
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Poplar Bluff man arrested for allegedly firing gun in residential area while drunk
(Local News ~ 04/15/09)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- A Poplar Bluff man may face felony charges after he allegedly discharged a semiautomatic handgun near his young children Tuesday afternoon. David Mathias Ray, 30, of the 200 block of Estate Lake Drive was arrested at 12:55 p.m. Tuesday on suspicion of unlawful use of a weapon, endangering the welfare of a child, armed criminal action, driving while intoxicated (chronic offender) and possession of a controlled substance inside a county jail...
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Motorcycle driver injured in crash at Shawneetown
(Local News ~ 04/15/09)
An unidentified motorcycle rider was taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries following a crash on Route CC at Shawneetown. According to a witness, Aaron Dost, a Ford F-150 was turning left off Route CC onto Artemisia Lane when the motorcycle rounded a corner, swerved to avoid the truck, lost control and went into a ditch...
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Hundreds attending tax protest at Capaha Park
(Local News ~ 04/15/09)
Local organizers can call today's Cape Girardeau tax protest a success, judging by attendance. A Southeast Missourian reporter on scene at Capaha Park estimated around 300 people at the protest just after 5 p.m. The protest continues until 7 p.m. The local protest was organized as part of a national protest against high taxes coinciding with income tax filing deadline day...
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Nearly 600 attend protest at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau
(Local News ~ 04/15/09)
After nearly two hours of speakers airing their grievances during the Cape Girardeau "tea party" protest at Capaha Park, the final speaker asked the crowd to take a look at themselves.Everyone on hand benefits from government programs, either by accepting a regular check from Uncle Sam or by participating in a government program that adds money to their pocket, Larry Bill of Jackson said to the crowd announced at nearly 600...
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Three people injured in Tuesday morning accidents in Southeast Missouri
(Local News ~ 04/15/09)
Three people were injured in accidents on Southeast Missouri roads Tuesday morning within minutes of each other. An early morning motor vehicle accident backed up traffic for nearly 45 minutes while another sent a Patton, Mo., man to a Cape Girardeau hospital with serious injuries...
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19th ANNUAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER VALLEY SCENIC DRIVE
(Submitted Story ~ 04/15/09)
The rural communities of southeast Missouri invite everyone to join them on the weekend of April 25-26 as they celebrate the delightful arrival of SPRING!!! There will be good food, folk music, crafts, good food, camping, living history, museum tours, good food, and the beauty of the Missouri country side. ...
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1979 murder suspect to be transferred to Cape Girardeau County this week
(Local News ~ 04/15/09)
Max Allen Ellison Jr. is being transferred from a Christian County jail cell to one in Cape Girardeau County this week. He stands accused of killing and robbing a Cape Girardeau merchant in 1979. Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney Morley Swingle said Tuesday the date and time of the move will not be made public for security reasons. Ellison's bond was set at $10 million. He was arrested Friday at his Nixa, Mo., home by Christian County authorities and U.S. Marshals...
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Police get possible lead in jewelry thefts
(Local News ~ 04/15/09)
The Jackson Police Department believes it could have the first solid lead in the jewelry burglaries that have puzzled law enforcement for months, chief James Humphreys said Tuesday. The department released a composite sketch, prepared in cooperation with the Cape Girardeau Police Department, of a man seen April 10 fleeing a home in east Jackson. The resident surprised the burglar, who got away with jewelry and other items by fleeing in a small red car...
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Groups outside political mainstream united in anger at Missouri's militia report
(Local News ~ 04/15/09)
A gay man caring for his parents while earning money trading commodities. A man devoted to his vision of Southern heritage. An unemployed grandfather who has devoted his life to his family. A hospital housekeeper with a big mortgage on a Victorian home in Jackson...
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Organizing for America listening tour makes stop in Cape Girardeau
(Local News ~ 04/15/09)
For Matthew Heisserer, Obama's campaign did not end Nov. 4. "I'm continuing to be amazed at how well this campaign continues to be organized," he said. Listening tours for Obama's ongoing grassroots efforts, Organizing for America, kicked off throughout the country Tuesday...
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Foxy
(Submitted Story ~ 04/15/09)
Foxy is 1/2 malamute & 1/2 chow chow. She is almost 8 yrs. old and was adopted as a puppy from the Cape Girardeau Humane Society. She is a great dog. She enjoys playing with her sisters, playing with squeaky toys and loves to go to the creek to swim. She also loves to ride in the car hanging half of her body out of the window!! Even when we're driving up the interstate!! She loves to give kisses to everyone; even if she just met you. She's one of the best dogs that we have ever owned!!!...
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SSG Brian Goff Meets President Obama in Suprise Visit to Iraq
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/15/09)
SSG Brian Goff, PSD Shift Leader of Multi-National Corps-Iraq Command Group and son of local Cape Girardeau resident Celeste Goff, had the opportunity to meet President Barack Obama last week in a surprise visit to Baghdad on April 7, 2009.
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Waiting for the Mailman
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/15/09)
This photo was taken by a friend who was dog sitting for me!
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SSG Brian Goff Meets President Obama in Iraq
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/15/09)
SSG Brian Goff, PSD Shift Leader of Multi-National Corps-Iraq Command Group and son of local Cape Girardeau resident Celeste Goff, had the opportunity to meet President Barack Obama last week in a surprise visit to Baghdad.
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New post-Sept. 11 G.I. Bill aims to give soldiers better benefits
(Submitted Story ~ 04/15/09)
When the new GI Bill takes effect in August, Missouri National Guard officials believe that many of the state's Citizen-Soldiers will find the educational benefits a more appealing alternative than other programs, especially as it relates to their children's chances of going to college...
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April Bluebells
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/15/09)
I visit with my Family every year around the first of April, a large patch of Virginia Bluebells, down a little path in the woods beside Clippard school. I have been going to look at the Bluebells every year since I found them as a kid, 40 years ago!!...
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Spring Pansy
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/15/09)
Such a pretty pansy face!
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Ambitious ideas for Cape draw positive responses at DREAM meeting
(Local News ~ 04/15/09)
There are a lot of things to like in the strategic plan developed as part of Cape Girardeau's participation in the DREAM Initiative, a group of about 100 people who took part in an open house Tuesday decided. Ambitious ideas like a 100-room hotel on Broadway, an amphitheater and river aquarium near the Mississippi River and an artists village along the extended Fountain Street received a lot of attention. ...
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Ellis Street shooting victim treated, released from hospital
(Local News ~ 04/15/09)
A Cape Girardeau man who was shot in the 1000 block of Ellis Street on Monday night was released from a local hospital after receiving treatment for minor injuries. Sgt. Jason Selzer of the Cape Girardeau Police Department said that around 10 p.m. Monday a suspect approached a 2001 Ford Expedition and fired buckshot pellets in the rear passenger window. The pellets struck an 18-year-old man in the back of his head. The other subject in the car was not injured...
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Organization formed to help small businesses obtain financing
(Local News ~ 04/15/09)
Ten area banks have formed an organization to make credit flow easier for small businesses looking to expand their operations throughout Southeast Missouri. Known as the Cape Girardeau Area Community Development Corp., the for-profit organization will provide financing for businesses that need an additional amount to finance a particular project. ...
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The Humane Society's Featured Pet
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/15/09)
Bruce is a 2 year-old Shepherd/Rottweiler mix. He is just a big baby! Bruce is available for adoption at The Humane Society of Southeast Missouri, 573-334-5837. See more pets available at www.semopets.org
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Cape 8th grader knows geography
(Submitted Story ~ 04/15/09)
Do you know what countries border Tanzania, or for that matter, what continent the country lies on? Not many people do, but chances are Joshua Sander, 8th grade student at Cape Junior High School, does. He won 6th place in the state against 100 other students at the recent Geography Bee at the University of Missouri in Columbia last weekend...
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Neal Boyd album release slated for June 23
(Local News ~ 04/15/09)
Sikeston, Mo., native Neal E. Boyd's debut CD will be available in stores this summer, according to the Decca Records website. The CD will be called "My American Dream" and will be available to the public on June 23, the company's website reports. Boyd, an opera singer won last year's "America's Got Talent" TV show and a $1 million prize...
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Bliss
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/15/09)
The bliss of a good potato chip
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Helicopters
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/15/09)
Helicopters or Twirly Birds hanging from a Maple tree, Its fun to watch these seeds twirling though the air when they fall from the tree.
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Shadows
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/15/09)
Shadow of a tree on the street, The detail between the light and dark looked really awesome.
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Title: Reflect...revamp...renew
(Local News ~ 04/15/09)
Content: Dear Sam: I would like to get your opinion on how to improve my résumé. I am 55 years old with 20 years of management experience in the food and landscape industries. I have a degree in landscape design/build. ...
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Tea party targets taxes and spending
(Editorial ~ 04/15/09)
In 1773, a band of colonists -- some might call them hoodlums -- in Boston were fed up with the British-imposed taxes on imported goods. Without any representation in Parliament thousands of miles across the Atlantic Ocean, the colonists wanted to get the government's attention. The Sons of Liberty, as the protesting colonists called themselves, dressed as American Indians and boarded ships in the Boston Harbor where boxes of tea subject to taxation were dumped overboard...
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Prayer 4/15/09
(Prayer ~ 04/15/09)
For the joy of new life and good health, we give thanks to you, O God. Amen.
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Paying, and then some
(Column ~ 04/15/09)
Dear President Obama:I know your schedule is hectic, so I won't take too much of your time. Just wanted to let you know that I paid my income taxes today in case Detroit or the banking industry was in need of some more rapid cash. Like millions of other hard-working Americans, I paid my fair share and the fair share of several others since I fall into that greedy tax bracket that you so dislike. ...
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U.K. police seek identity of 'body parts' victim
(International News ~ 04/15/09)
LONDON -- It is a macabre challenge to detectives: Establish the identity of a murder victim whose body parts have been found in several different locations in the English countryside north of London. A police task force is trying to analyze evidence based on a series of unpleasant discoveries, all linked, they maintain, to a single killing...
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Bridge linking Kentucky, Illinois reopens after brief closure
(State News ~ 04/15/09)
WICKLIFFE, Ky. -- A bridge linking Kentucky and Illinois has reopened to traffic after a barge struck a bridge pier. U.S. Coast Guard spokesman Lt. Brad Hannon said the harbor tug Mary Harter was towing a single barge that hit a pier of the bridge that connects Wickliffe, Ky., to Cairo, Ill., at about 5 a.m. Tuesday...
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Wine tastings go online
(Community ~ 04/15/09)
BERKELEY, Calif. -- As the recession continues to pinch budgets, some tech- and cash-savvy wineries are rethinking the tradition of jetting their winemakers around the country for in-person tastings with top critics. Instead, wineries such as California's Kendall-Jackson are embracing low-cost virtual tastings via the Internet...
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Vt. may set aside harshest penalties for teen 'sexting'
(National News ~ 04/15/09)
MONTPELIER, Vt. -- Parents, school districts and law enforcement have been grappling with what to do with teenagers who take sexually explicit photos of themselves with their cell phone cameras and send them to friends. Vermont legislators are moving to get rid of one option: child pornography counts that result in lifetime listings on the state's sex offender registry...
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Obamas show new dog with 'star quality'
(National News ~ 04/15/09)
WASHINGTON -- First pooch Bo got star treatment and his first backyard romp at the White House on Tuesday -- and even presidential clearance to visit the Oval Office. But he better not get any inflated ideas about doggy sleeping arrangements...
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N.Y. gov. to present gay marriage bill
(National News ~ 04/15/09)
ALBANY, N.Y. -- New York Gov. David Paterson plans to introduce legislation this week to legalize same-sex marriage, reviving a bill that died in 2007 and still faces opposition despite a new Democratic majority in the state Senate. Paterson, talking to reporters Tuesday in Hempstead, N.Y., said "there is clearly a problem" when gays and lesbians in civil unions are denied 1,200 to 1,350 civil protections such as health care and pension rights because they're not married...
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Source: Obama to fill new border czar post
(National News ~ 04/15/09)
WASHINGTON -- A former Justice Department official has been picked to be the Southwest border czar -- a new position created by the Obama administration to handle illegal immigration and border issues, according to an administration official...
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Prostate cancer vaccine shows promise
(National News ~ 04/15/09)
An experimental treatment that takes a new approach to fighting prostate cancer extended survival in a late-stage study, its maker announced Tuesday. Seattle-based Dendreon Corp. said that its Provenge cancer vaccine improved overall survival when compared to a dummy treatment in a study of 512 men with advanced disease...
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Flood-threatened N.D. city urges vulnerable to leave
(National News ~ 04/15/09)
VALLEY CITY, N.D. -- Faced with the threat of a major flood, the mayor of Valley City called Tuesday for the evacuation of sick and elderly residents, as well as those living in low-lying areas, so that emergency crews could focus on trying to hold back the swollen Sheyenne River...
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On-screen comedy darkens to match lean economic times
(Entertainment ~ 04/15/09)
NEW YORK -- Dark times seem to call for dark comedy. With the economy weak, some of the leaders in comedy are turning to black humor and delusional characters to match the mood. "Observe and Report," which opened last week and stars Seth Rogen as a brutality-bent security guard who dreams of vengeful glory, has more in common with "Taxi Driver" than "Knocked Up." One of the darkest widely released comedies in years, the film makes direct references to the recession-era Martin Scorsese 1976 film that celebrates its psychotic hero.. ...
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North Korea boots inspectors, vows to restart reactor
(International News ~ 04/15/09)
SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea said Tuesday it was restarting its nuclear program, booting U.N. inspectors and pulling out of disarmament talks in reaction to U.N. Security Council condemnation of its April 5 rocket launch. Pyongyang ordered U.N. nuclear inspectors to remove seals and cameras from its Yongbyon nuclear site and leave the country as quickly as possible, the International Atomic Energy Agency said...
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Cuba rejoices: U.S. change means more money, visits
(International News ~ 04/15/09)
HAVANA -- Families separated by the Florida Straits rejoiced Tuesday and Miami-based charter companies rushed to add seats and flights to their Havana routes after the Obama administration decided to let more Americans visit Cuba as often as they want, and spend as much as they like...
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Taliban kills pair for trying to elope
(International News ~ 04/15/09)
KABUL -- A Taliban firing squad killed a couple in southwestern Afghanistan for trying to elope, shooting them in front of a crowd in a militant-controlled region, officials said Tuesday. The woman, 19-year-old Gul Pecha, and the man, 21-year-old Abdul Aziz, were accused of immoral acts, and a council of conservative clerics decided they should be killed, officials said...
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Hijackings continue in wake of rescue
(International News ~ 04/15/09)
MOMBASA, Kenya -- Somali pirates were on the offensive Tuesday, seizing four more ships with 60 hostages after U.S. sharpshooters rescued an American freighter captain. "No one can deter us," one bandit said. The freed skipper, Richard Phillips, will return home to the United States today, after reuniting with his 19-man crew in the Kenyan port of Mombasa, according to the shipping company Maersk Line Ltd...
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Births 4/15/09
(Births ~ 04/15/09)
Dittmer; Hastings; Nugent; Ridings; LeGrand; Uht
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Scott City Elementary to hold kindergarten registration
(Local News ~ 04/15/09)
Scott City Elementary School will have kindergarten registration April 22. Registration is available from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., noon to 3:30 p.m. or 5 to 7 p.m. Parents should bring photo identification and the child's proof of residency, birth certificate, immunization records and Social Security card. Students must be 5 years old before Aug. 1 to qualify...
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Emerson to host health-care forum
(Local News ~ 04/15/09)
U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson will host a health-care forum from 8 to 9 a.m. Thursday at Cross Trails Medical Center, 408 S. Broadview St. in Cape Girardeau. In the news release announcing the forum, Emerson said she wanted to hear from area medical experts, providers and advocates about how to improve local and national health programs. ...
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Police report 4/15/09
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/15/09)
Cape Girardeau: Arrests; Burglaries; Thefts; Assaults; Jackson: Arrests; Assault; Burglary; Theft; Property damage
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Fire report 4/15/09
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/15/09)
Cape Girardeau Firefighters responded to the following calls Sunday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Monday: Jackson Firefighters responded to the following calls Sunday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Monday:...
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Arlene Cotner
(Obituary ~ 04/15/09)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Arlene Mae Cotner, 85, of Chaffee passed away Monday, April 13, 2009. She was born Oct. 4, 1923, in Cape Girardeau, to the late Alfred and Cora Faust Jones. Arlene married J.T. Cotner Feb. 20, 1942, at Maple United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau...
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Rachel Mix
(Obituary ~ 04/15/09)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Rachel Ann Mix, 75, of Charleston died Monday, April 13, 2009, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Mo. She was born Dec. 5, 1933, in Colbert County, Ala., to the late Samuel Ervin and Neva Virginia Rutherford Smith...
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Julietta Brugger
(Obituary ~ 04/15/09)
Julietta A. Brugger, 90, of Jackson died Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Fountainbleau Lodge in Cape Girardeau. She was born Feb. 11, 1919, in Jackson, daughter of Charles and Helen Kirn Brugger. Brugger was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. ...
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Della Arbuckle
(Obituary ~ 04/15/09)
LILBOURN, Mo. -- Della F. Arbuckle, 77, of Lilbourn died Friday, April 10, 2009, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Sept. 8, 1931, in Lutesville, Mo., daughter of Lowell and Della Goldie Liley Fish. She and Willis Arbuckle were married Feb. 6, 1962, in St. Louis. He died March 28, 1994...
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Wilma Edwards
(Obituary ~ 04/15/09)
Wilma Alberta Edwards, 89, of Tiptonville, Tenn., died Friday, April 10, 2009, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg, Tenn. She was born Feb. 9, 1920, in New Madrid, Mo., daughter of Frank W. and Bertha B. Bratton Basham. She and Virgil A. Edwards were married April 14, 1946...
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Ronald Scheper Jr.
(Obituary ~ 04/15/09)
Ronald Adrian Scheper Jr., 45, of St. Louis, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Sunday, April 12, 2009, at his home. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Eunice Calvin
(Obituary ~ 04/15/09)
Eunice P. Calvin, 89, of Jackson died Monday, April 13, 2009, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Dec. 20, 1919, in Cairo, Ill., daughter of Lloyd C. and Minnie M. Fair Hafford. She married Wilbur Calvin, who preceded her in death...
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Out of the past 4/15/09
(Out of the Past ~ 04/15/09)
25 years ago: April 15, 1984 WOLF LAKE, Ill. -- A possible strike by teachers of the Shawnee Community 84 School District was averted here Friday night when the teachers yielded to the school board on the last major item in their contract negotiations; the teachers agreed to drop the district's two part-time elementary teachers, who are also part-time principals in the system, from the contract negotiations...
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Ernestine Pool
(Obituary ~ 04/15/09)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Ernestine L. Pool, 86, of Perryville died Sunday, April 5, 2009, at Perry Oaks Manor. She was born Aug. 5, 1922, in Prentiss County, Miss., daughter of Ernest and Sarah Cole Pool. Survivors include three daughters, Priscilla Zahner, Connie Picou and Beth Loness, all of Perryville; a sister, Syble Harris of Michigan; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild...
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Eight to speak at tax protest in Capaha Park today
(Local News ~ 04/15/09)
A Cape Girardeau tax and anti-big government protest is growing, with at least eight people from various professions and political persuasions scheduled to speak, organizers said Tuesday, The event, scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. today in Capaha Park, is designated as a protest for "preserving our nation for future generations," organizer Tom Young of Jackson said. ...
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Economy still vulnerable as retail sales fall
(National News ~ 04/15/09)
WASHINGTON -- The recession is easing? Not so fast. An unexpected drop in sales of just about everything from cars to clothes sent a sobering message Tuesday: The economy is still vulnerable. That cautionary guidance was seconded by President Obama and Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke, though they had encouraging words as well. Bernanke spoke of "tentative signs" that at least the economy is declining more slowly, and Obama repeated his recent analysis that he sees "glimmers of hope."...
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Three sentenced in federal court for Sikeston burglary, fire
(Local News ~ 04/15/09)
The following item was released by the office of federal prosecutor Catherine L. Hanaway:Sentenced Names: Anthony L. Rogers, 28; Rondall L. Rogers, 32; Joshua Lee Dennis, 24 Residence: Scott County Summary: Anthony and Rondall Rogers were each sentenced to 60 months in prison on one felony count each of malicious damage by fire, while Dennis was sentenced to 26 months on the same charge Tuesday. ...
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MoDOT performs road work in area counties
(Local News ~ 04/15/09)
Interstate 55 is reduced to one lane in Cape Girardeau County, as the Missouri Department of Transportation continues concrete repairs. Crews are working on the section of road from U.S. 61 to Route E. Construction is scheduled to end Friday at 5 p.m. ...
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Rams will hit road early, late in 2009
(Professional Sports ~ 04/15/09)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Rams have tough opening and closing stretches in the 2009 schedule released Tuesday. Three of the first four games and four of the last five are on the road. The Rams, 2-14 last year, open on the road for the second consecutive season, playing Seattle on Sept 13. They'll play at Washington in Week 2 before the home opener Sept 27 against Green Bay, then hit the road again at San Francisco on Oct. 4...
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Miller returns to Bell City as hoops coach
(High School Sports ~ 04/15/09)
Chris Miller was on the Bell City bench as a student assistant coach when the Cubs won their last state championship, during the 2003-04 season. Miller, 25, is heading back to Bell City as the school's new basketball coach. He was hired this week to take over the program. He replaces Brian Brandtner, who was terminated officially by the Bell City school board in March...
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Redhawks tumble in 10
(College Sports ~ 04/15/09)
The Southeast Missouri State baseball team suffered a disheartening home loss Tuesday. Southeast was one out away from a victory when Southern Illinois-Carbondale's Chris Murphy homered in the top of the ninth inning to tie the contest 2-2. The Salukis scored twice in the 10th to beat the Redhawks 4-2. SIU swept the season series from Southeast after the Salukis won 7-0 last Tuesday in Carbondale, Ill...
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Colbert wins discus at Sea Ray Relays
(College Sports ~ 04/15/09)
Brandon Colbert highlighted Southeast Missouri State's track and field performances during the University of Tennessee's Sea Ray Relays held over the weekend. Colbert won the discus with a throw of 173 feet, 7 inches. Josh Uchtman finished fourth in the discus with a career-best 164-1 and also placed fourth in the shot put (52-3 1/4)...
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Blues find another hot team in Canucks
(Professional Sports ~ 04/15/09)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- The Vancouver Canucks needed a record-setting run to fight back from a January slump and clinch the Northwest Division in their final game of the season. So what was their reward for erasing a 13-point gap and passing Calgary to claim the third playoff seed? A first-round series against the St. Louis Blues, the only team with a better record than Vancouver in the Western Conference over the second half of the regular season...
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Donors pledge $324M for Haiti
(National News ~ 04/15/09)
WASHINGTON -- International donors are pledging to provide Haiti with $324 million over the next two years as the Western Hemisphere's poorest country works to recover from last year's devastating hurricanes and food riots. The pledges were well below the $900 million the Haitian prime minister said the government needs to pay for a deficit, education, infrastructure, health and other items over the next two years...
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Shelter breaks with website that offered prize
(State News ~ 04/15/09)
ST. LOUIS -- An animal shelter that won a $1 million makeover has severed ties with the website that offered the prize after saying the contest didn't live up to its promises. A lawyer for Stray Rescue of St. Louis, Ronald Compton, said Tuesday that the sponsor of the contest, zootoo.com, has agreed to pay an undisclosed amount to the shelter...
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Tax protesters rally at Capitol
(State News ~ 04/15/09)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- About 200 people gathered Tuesday in front of the Missouri Capitol to protest what they say is overspending by the federal government. The so-called tea party is one of dozens across the country scheduled to occur around today's income tax deadline. They are modeled on the Boston Tea Party staged by American colonists against British taxes in 1773...
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Speak Out 4/15/09
(Speak Out ~ 04/15/09)
Suggested reading; Wonderful concert; Legal nation; What Congress does; Plumber complaints; Wake-up call; Strength in numbers
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Byrnes' single in 10th lifts D'backs over Cards, 7-6
(Professional Sports ~ 04/15/09)
PHOENIX (AP) -- After blowing a late lead, the Arizona Diamondbacks needed a big hit. They got it from Eric Byrnes, whose 1-for-17 slump had brought boos from the Chase Field faithful. Byrnes turned the jeers to cheers by lining a two-out RBI single to give the Diamondbacks a 7-6 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in 10 innings on Tuesday night...
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A Harte Appetite: Mark your calendar for Calendar Cake
(Community ~ 04/15/09)
"April is the cruellest month," T.S. Eliot lamented in "The Waste Land." I don't know if he had today's date in mind -- April 15, the deadline for filing your income tax -- but in years past on this date the Academy of American Poets would distribute thousands of copies of "The Waste Land" to post offices around the country for the commiseration of taxpayers rushing to mail their returns...
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Recipe Swap: Sweet celebrations at the end of this year's tax season
(Column ~ 04/15/09)
Today is the Internal Revenue Service deadline to file your income tax return. It is a mixed bag of emotions at the post office; some filers are getting money back while some have to pay, and to some their result was a surprise causing either much happiness or great sadness and anxiety. ...
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Brewers move back struggling Suppan
(Professional Sports ~ 04/15/09)
MILWAUKEE -- Struggling Brewers right-hander Jeff Suppan will have his next start pushed back a day to give him extra time to try to correct the problems he had in his first two outings this season. Suppan was scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Mets in New York, but Yovani Gallardo will pitch instead and Suppan will take the mound Sunday. The Brewers have an off day Thursday, so Gallardo won't have to pitch on short rest...
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Gorham cards ace at Kimbeland
(Community Sports ~ 04/15/09)
Gayle Gorham of Jackson carded her fourth hole in one Saturday at Kimbeland Country Club. Gorham used an 8-iron to ace A, a 106-yard par 3. Witnesses were Pat Gorham and Scott Masterson. -- From staff reports...
- Carpenter leaves game with strained ribcage (Professional Sports ~ 04/15/09)
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Hosp leads Jackson golfers to win vs. Dexter, Sikeston
(High School Sports ~ 04/15/09)
Jackson got an outstanding effort from a freshman as it defeated Dexter and Sikeston in a three-team golf meet Tuesday at the Sikeston Country Club. Drew Hosp led the Indians, shooting a 1-over 36 to grab the medalist honors. "I felt really good today," Hosp said. "My drives were in the fairways for the most part today. All of my putts came up close and I even made some long ones that I didn't expect to make, so it felt really good."...
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Gas expected to remain relatively cheap this summer
(National News ~ 04/15/09)
WASHINGTON -- Gasoline prices are expected to be relatively low this summer, so motorists might want to take to the road despite the economy if the federal government projections hold. The Energy Information Administration said regular-grade gasoline is expected to average $2.23 a gallon during the April-through-September driving season, although it will likely fluctuate and could jump to more than $2.30 a gallon during the peak driving period in late summer...
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Simply Jesus - written by, Laura Strand
(Submitted Story ~ 04/15/09)
Tuesday evening at First Pentecost Church, "THE TURNING POINT", in Cape Girardeau, Mo. There youth department presented a drama called, Simply Jesus. The drama was written by Laura Strand. Justin Teauge,was director of music. There were lots of great songs in this drama also...
- Early morning wrecks slow access to William Street, Kingshighway (Local News ~ 04/15/09)
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April Azalea
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/15/09)
Beautiful Azalea in bloom. In the garden of Marge Suedekum.
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SEMO's Dance-Apalooza to end as fans know it to make more room for students' work
(Entertainment ~ 04/15/09)
Change is inevitable. After this weekend's performances, Dance-Apalooza will cease to exist as fans know it. The dance showcase from Southeast Missouri State University, as well as the previous spring faculty shows of different names, have used pieces choreographed solely by faculty and staff at Southeast...
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