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Redhawks fall to fumble-prone Eastern Illinois in OVC opener
(College Sports ~ 09/20/09)
A barrage of Eastern Illinois turnovers had Southeast Missouri State in position for a rare win over the Panthers. But a dominant second-half performance by EIU ruined Southeast's Ohio Valley Conference opener. EIU erased a 14-7 halftime deficit and beat the Redhawks 23-14 Saturday night in front of an announced Houck Stadium crowd of 9,053 on Family Weekend...
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Firefighters respond to roof fire in apartment building
(Local News ~ 09/20/09)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded about 9 p.m. Sunday to a call of a roof fire in an apartment building in the 1300 block of North Sprigg Street. No injuries have been reported.
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Jackson agent keeps license office
(Local News ~ 09/20/09)
The Jackson license office has been awarded to Deuce Enterprises. The company is associated with Gerry Jones of Jackson, who has been the office agent since 2005. The company was one of four that submitted bids. In January, Gov. Jay Nixon implemented a new system of choosing local motor vehicle and license office agents...
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Autism walk in Cape Girardeau raises $5,000
(Local News ~ 09/20/09)
Despite the rain clouds gathered Saturday morning above the Show Me Center, almost 300 people participated in the first Autism Speaks Walk. The event sponsored by the Southeast Missouri State University chapter of Alpha Xi Delta sorority raised almost $5,000 for Autism Speaks, the sorority's national philanthropy...
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Trail of Tears dealing with shrinking budget
(Local News ~ 09/20/09)
The shrinking budget for Trail of Tears State Park does not include money to repair Lake Boutin, but park officials are looking at alternatives to bring swimming back to the park. The Department of Natural Resources held a public meeting at the park Saturday to discuss ongoing projects and the park's budget. For fiscal year 2010, the park will receive $97,171 from the department, a drop from the $149,308 initially allocated for fiscal year 2009...
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SEMO District Fair winners
(Local News ~ 09/20/09)
Baby boy contest 3-6 months 1st place: Kaydin Allen Sharrock, Oak Ridge 2nd place: Brody Kale Simpher, Jackson 3rd place: Gabriel Bauer, Jackson 7-9 months 1st place: Mason Easley, Jackson 2nd place: Kellen Eugene Reynolds, Jackson...
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Swimming day for dogs at Capaha Park pool
(Local News ~ 09/20/09)
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jon Emanie of Cape Girardeau enjoys a swim with his four-year-old Alaskan malamute, Eskimo, during the annual doggie swim day Saturday at Capaha Park...
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Students explain their choice of Southeast university
(Local News ~ 09/20/09)
Misty Dumais Q: Why did you choose Southeast Missouri State? A: My fiance is a recruiter over by West Park Mall and I pretty much go along with him. It's a really good school town. It's actually really nice. Q: What is your opinion of Southeast's facilities and buildings?...
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Homeschooling group makes time for student socialization
(Local News ~ 09/20/09)
Traditionally, socialization has been a point of controversy for parents who homeschool their children, said Misty Arthur, a member of the Southeast Missouri Homeschoolers Association. "When people homeschool, people are harassing them constantly about socialization," she said...
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Backpack program helps needy families
(Local News ~ 09/20/09)
Jefferson Elementary School is starting two programs this fall to help families in need. On Friday, the school launched the Backpack for Friday program in conjunction with the Southeast Missouri Food Bank and GRACES Women's Council. Each Friday, 36 students will receive backpacks full of nonperishable food like canned vegetables, soup, crackers, bread and peanut butter. ...
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Vangilder - Ballatore
(Wedding ~ 09/20/09)
Kathryn Jane Vangilder and Kevin Michael Ballatore were married June 13, 2009, at Hanover Lutheran Church. The Rev. Roger Henning performed the ceremony. Organist was Matt Palisch of Jackson, and trumpeters were Dr. Marc Fulgham and Matt Martin. Vocalists were Beth St. John of Jackson and Dr. Chris Goeke of Cape Girardeau...
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Crocker - Townley
(Wedding ~ 09/20/09)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Kayla Crocker and Brandon Townley exchanged wedding vows Aug. 22, 2009, at Victorian Gardens Wedding Chapel in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Bill Anderson performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mark and Debbie Crocker of Sikeston, Mo. The groom is the son of Larry Townley of Lilbourn, Mo., and Tony and JoAnn Burrows of Sikeston...
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Heid - Meek
(Engagement ~ 09/20/09)
Vernon and Angelene Heid of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Taryn Nichole Heid, to Andrew Japheth Meek. He is the son of Gary and Doris Meek of Independence, Mo. Heid is a 2006 graduate of Central High School. She expects to receive a bachelor's degree in English and communication studies from Southeast Missouri State University in December. She will be an MIT with Kohl's Department Stores in January...
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Fritsche - Donze
(Engagement ~ 09/20/09)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Eugene and Vera Fritsche of Perryville announce the engagement of their daughter, Hannah Elise Fritsche, to Dustin John Donze. He is the son of Dennis and Denise Donze of Ste. Genevieve, Mo. Fritsche is a 2003 graduate of Perryville High School, and a 2008 graduate of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. She is an agriculture education instructor and FFA adviser with Perry County School District...
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Prewett - Thompson
(Engagement ~ 09/20/09)
Joe and Stacy Prewett of West Plains, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Mallory Beth Prewett, to Kody Nelson Thompson. He is the son of John and Teresa Thompson of Jackson. Prewett is a 2005 graduate of West Plains High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in mass communications with an emphasis in public relations from Southeast Missouri State University in 2008. She is city clerk with the city of West Plains...
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Burnell - Compas
(Engagement ~ 09/20/09)
Billy Joe Windeknecht of Perkins, Mo., announces the engagement of his daughter, Penny Yvonne Burnell, to James Michael Compas, both of Jackson. He is the son of Vernon and Elwanda Compas of Cape Girardeau. Burnell is also the daughter of the late Judy Pender...
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Hinson - Tucker
(Engagement ~ 09/20/09)
BENTON, Mo. -- Terry and Laura Hinson of Owensville, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Ann Hinson, to Robert Forrester Tucker of Benton. He is the son of Robert and Jan Tucker of Newport, Ark. Hinson is a certified medical coder at Capital Region Medical Center OB/GYN Associates in Jefferson City, Mo...
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Beggs - Uhrhan
(Engagement ~ 09/20/09)
BENTON, Mo. -- Cameron Beggs and Sheila Beggs of Benton announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney Beggs, to Derrick Uhrhan. He is the son of Bryan and Stefanie Uhrhan of Chaffee, Mo. Beggs received a bachelor of science degree in psychology and criminal justice from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a children's service worker with Stoddard County Children's Division...
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James - 60 years
(Anniversary ~ 09/20/09)
ARBOR, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Hadley James of Arbor observed their 60th wedding anniversary with two celebrations. Family and friends gathered at Dexter Bar-B-Que in Cape Girardeau July 10, 2009, and a dinner hosted by their children was held July 11 at Chaffee Nutrition Center...
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Funding the tour
(Editorial ~ 09/20/09)
From The Kansas City Star: Sports fans across the nation and in 111 other countries watched as bicycle racers zipped by the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, through the Ozarks and past Kansas City's Liberty Memorial during the just-ended Tour of Missouri. As officials at the Missouri Department of Tourism note, the state can't buy that kind of exposure. .....
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Faces at the fair
(Community ~ 09/20/09)
Everybody has one. We see them all the time, yet some we notice more than others. I've photographed many faces at the SEMO District Fair over the years for the Southeast Missourian. This year marks the fair's 154th edition. My first SEMO Fair was No. 120. You do the math...
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A family feeling
(Community ~ 09/20/09)
The Rev. Michael Morris, also known as Brother Mike, is the pastor of River City Baptist Church. Morris is 31 years old and has been a senior pastor for almost a year. He was also a youth pastor at a church in Monroe, La., for two years. Morris has believed in the Baptist faith since he was 5 years old. He said he was drawn into church because he believed that's what God wanted him to do. He completed a four-year degree in pastoral theology at Champion Baptist College in Hot Springs, Ark...
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Old Appleton Bridge finally restored
(Community ~ 09/20/09)
@body_no_indent italics:Pavement Ends is a regular blog where James Baughn recounts his travels around Southeast Missouri, Southern Illinois and parts of Kentucky and Arkansas. Read more on semissourian.com. It has taken almost 27 years, but the Old Appleton Bridge, one of the oldest bridges in Southeast Missouri, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The announcement came Sept. 3 when the National Park Service published its weekly list of actions...
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Talking about faith
(Column ~ 09/20/09)
The five safest conversation topics seem to be the following (in no particular order): common friends, hobbies, what one does for a living, vacations and sports. It's hard to fall into a verbal minefield when these particular matters come up for discussion. Sports, however, have an extra cache. Not only are sports a safe topic for conversation, but they can ignite discussion between people who previously were total strangers...
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Salamanders come in variety of shapes, sizes
(Column ~ 09/20/09)
The salamander you see here is only one of possibly 300 or more species found in North America. Salamanders come in a large variety of sizes and colors. Similar to lizards and sometimes called "sallies," they have smooth, scaleless, moist skin and soft toes with no claws...
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Making a difference, one starfish at a time
(Community ~ 09/20/09)
Editor's note: This is the third in a series of stories with an introduction from Nancy Jernigan at the United Way highlighting volunteers and agencies who are active in or funded by the United Way of Southeast Missouri. To get involved, visit the United Way online at www.unitedwayofsemo.org, at its offices at 430A Broadway or by phone at 334-9634....
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Acts of service
(Community ~ 09/20/09)
A weeklong volunteer project starts Monday and culminates with a blitz of service work Saturday. The Saturday blitz is the culmination of United Way Days of Caring Week, which encourages people to be more active in the community. The week is designed to promote volunteerism, the third leg of the United Way's call to action -- "Give, Advocate, Volunteer."...
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Be selective in choosing your friends
(Community ~ 09/20/09)
If you looked at the Bible from the perspective of story telling you would never run out of interesting characters. There are some men and women who are both dynamic and inspiring, and there are others who have failed so miserably that you would not recommend as role models for your worst enemy. Often that dichotomy is within the same person. Over the course of the life of David was both...
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Classroom aides are truly angels
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/20/09)
Too often in life, we fail to mention good things we observe. On Sept. 10 I was the substitute teacher for Ann Presnell's special services class at Jackson High School. I was amazed at the work being done by the aides assigned to these students. Susie, Della, Rhonda, Amy and Elyse worked in a choreographed fashion to meet the needs of each student. They were in and out, up and down all day...
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Speak Out 9/20/09
(Speak Out ~ 09/20/09)
Government-think; Public sidewalks; Shame on you
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United Way Days of Caring
(Community ~ 09/20/09)
You can help this week in the United Way Days of Caring service campaign. The Salvation Army needs volunteers to help cook, serve and clean up after the Meals with Friends Program from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday. The Cape Area Family Resource Center needs volunteers to install double doors for handicap accessibility and help with a number of tasks needed to stop flooding and water damage in the building at 1202 S. ...
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FYI 9/20/09
(Community ~ 09/20/09)
Salvation Army serves meals all week The Salvation Army will be serving meals with friends from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday. Any individual is welcome to come and enjoy meal in a friendly atmos-phere. The following menu will be served: Monday is beef, beans, potatoes, fruit, bread and butter, cake or pie; Tuesday is ham and beans, fruit, cornbread and butter, cake or pie; Wednesday is turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread and butter, fruit, cake or pie; Thursday is spaghetti, corn, fruit, bread and butter, cake or pie; Friday is hot dog or sloppy joe on bun, vegetables, cake or pie. ...
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Buchheit makes donation to Safe Harbor Animal Shelter
(Community ~ 09/20/09)
Buchheit makes pound-for-pound donation Buchheit in Jackson held a monthlong drive for Safe Harbor Animal Shelter. Every dollar spent at the store resulted in a donation of dog or cat food. In all, Buchheit donated 780 pounds of pet food to the Safe Harbor Animal Shelter. Pictured are store manager Tyler Russom and Alice Wybert of Safe Harbor Animal Shelter. "Things went so well they plan to try to do it again," Wybert said...
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Volunteer opportunities
(Community ~ 09/20/09)
Volunteer opportunities...
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Prayer 9/20/09
(Prayer ~ 09/20/09)
In all of our adversities, you are our comfort and our guide, O God. Amen.
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School menus for Sept. 21-25
(Menus ~ 09/20/09)
Sept. 21-25 Cape Girardeau Elementary MONDAY--Hot dog or turkey & cheese on bun, mac & cheese, cinnamon baked apples. TUESDAY--Cheeseburger or ham & cheese on bun, fries, grapes. WEDNESDAY--Spaghetti or turkey & cheese on bun, broccoli with cheese sauce, wheat hot roll, peaches...
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Trankler - 40 years
(Anniversary ~ 09/20/09)
Mr. and Mrs. Tee Trankler of Jackson are observing their 40th wedding anniversary today. They are planning a trip to Colorado. Trankler and Carol Rellergert were married Sept. 20, 1969, at St. John's Catholic Church in Leopold, Mo. The couple has two children, Jeff Trankler of Cape Girardeau and Rhonda (Wayne) Bartels of Jackson...
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Propst - 25 years
(Anniversary ~ 09/20/09)
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Propst of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in Naples, Fla. Propst and Cindy Rediger were married Sept. 15, 1984, at Centenary United Methodist Church. They have three children, Amber, Tyler and Trevor. ...
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Pfautsch - 60 years
(Anniversary ~ 09/20/09)
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Pfautsch of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Pfautsch and Cleora Jannusch were married Sept. 17, 1949, at St. George Catholic Church in Hermann, Mo. They have two sons, Dr. Mark (Lynda) Pfautsch and Brian (Anita) Pfautsch of Cape Girardeau...
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Hutson - Aldana
(Engagement ~ 09/20/09)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Kristal Renae Hutson and Dr. Tirso Javier Aldana of Poplar Bluff announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Larry and Carolyn Hutson of Greenville, Mo. He is the son of Nerida and the late Dr. Tirso Aldana of Chiclayo, Peru...
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Gov. Nixon seeks nominations for Mo. Academy of Squires
(State News ~ 09/20/09)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Gov. Jay Nixon is asking for nominations to the Academy of Squires, an exclusive group that honors 100 living Missourians, and whose members include musician Sheryl Crow and St. Louis Cardinals player Lou Brock. The Academy of Squires was created in 1960 by Gov. ...
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Maxine Lipsey
(Obituary ~ 09/20/09)
OLIVE BRANCH, Ill. -- Maxine Lipsey, 93, of Olive Branch died at 1 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born Feb. 19, 1916, in Royalton, Ill., to John Jackson and Fallah Lawson Manering. She married Dr. William E. Lipsey on Aug. 6, 1947. He preceded her in death Nov. 22, 1995...
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Timothy Martin
(Obituary ~ 09/20/09)
Timothy Warren Martin, 50 years young, was taken in peace by our Lord from the Saint Francis Medical Center Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, in the arms of family and friends, who stood by his side, just as he had time and again for them. He was born in Los Angeles on Feb. 6, 1959, the second of three sons to Julayne and Robert Martin...
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Mildred Abernathy
(Obituary ~ 09/20/09)
BENTON, Mo. -- Mildred Bertrand Abernathy, 81, of Benton died Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Dec. 3, 1927, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Henry Bernard and Rosella Elizabeth Layton Scheffer. She and Joseph Emil Bertrand were married Oct. 12, 1949 in Charleston, Mo. He died Dec. 23, 1972. She then married Marcus Abernathy on June 14, 1986, in Commerce, Mo. He died June 16, 2007...
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G.A. Schaefer III
(Obituary ~ 09/20/09)
G.A. Schaefer III CRYSTAL CITY, Mo. -- G.A. Schaefer III, 61, of Crystal City entered into rest Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at Barnes-Jewish hospital. He was born Oct. 27, 1947, in Cape Girardeau, son of the late Gus and Frieda Boehme Schaefer Jr. He and Mary Sue Reiminger were married April 11, 1971, in St. Louis...
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Michael McClain
(Obituary ~ 09/20/09)
Michael McClain GILMAN, Ill. -- Michael David McClain, 58, of Gilman entered into eternal life at 11:35 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at the Gilman Health Care Center in Gilman. Michael was born March 26, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, to John Lewis and Dortha Mae Gremar McClain. His childhood was spent in Chaffee, Mo., and Kankakee, Ill. He attended Chaffee and East Ridge schools, and graduated from Westview High School in 1969...
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Dolphine Thompson
(Obituary ~ 09/20/09)
Dolphine Thompson ST. MARY, Mo. -- Dolphine Thompson, 96, of St. Mary died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at Jackie Lowes Home Care in Perryville, Mo. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 6:30 to 8 a.m. Monday at Young and Sons Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Trinity Baptist Church in St. Mary. Burial will be in Brown Cemetery in St. Mary...
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Helen Davis
(Obituary ~ 09/20/09)
Helen Davis PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Helen L. Davis, 90, of Perryville died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, at her home. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Young and Sons Chapel in Perryville. Parish wake service will be at 7 p.m. Monday and rosary will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery...
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FCC to propose rules on 'Net neutrality'
(National News ~ 09/20/09)
The head of the FCC plans to propose new rules that would prohibit Internet service providers from interfering with the free flow of information and certain applications over their networks, an official at the agency said Saturday. Federal Communications Commission chairman Julius Genachowski will announce the proposed rules in a speech Monday at the Brookings Institution, a Washington think tank, the official said on condition of anonymity because news of the announcement had not been formally released.. ...
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Photos of mullets, leotards return to haunt people online
(National News ~ 09/20/09)
NEW YORK -- Matching mullets, regrettable tattoos, metal mouths and goofy grins. Such long-lost looks were never meant to be seen by anyone except those flipping through the pages of an old family album or studying the photo frames on the fireplace mantel...
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Man in terror probe meets with attorney instead of FBI
(National News ~ 09/20/09)
DENVER -- A man under investigation in a terrorism probe in New York and Colorado didn't report for a fourth day of FBI questioning Saturday so he could spend a much-needed day with his attorney, the attorney's spokeswoman said. Zazi had been scheduled to go to the Federal Building in Denver on Saturday. But Wendy Aiello, a spokeswoman for Zazi's defense team, told The Associated Press that Zazi and his attorney contacted the FBI to cancel the meeting...
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Cursive writing may be fading skill in 21st century
(National News ~ 09/20/09)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Charleston resident Kelli Davis was in for a surprise when her daughter brought home some routine paperwork at the start of school this fall. Davis signed the form and then handed it to her daughter for the eighth-grader's signature...
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Pakistan: Mumbai suspects to be charged this week
(International News ~ 09/20/09)
ISLAMABAD -- A Pakistani court will indict seven suspects in the Mumbai attacks in the coming week, but India needs to provide evidence against the head of a banned Islamist group Pakistan is investigating in the plot, a top official said Saturday...
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Fracture healed by U.S. forces, Afghan boy goes home
(International News ~ 09/20/09)
DAY KUNDI PROVINCE, Afghanistan -- The Afghan father left the mountains on foot, carrying his 2-year-old son, but the health clinic could not treat the skull fracture that blinded the toddler and immobilized his left side. By chance the next day, two American medics stopped by the clinic in Day Kundi Province to check on another patient...
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Russia axes plan to deploy missiles near Polish border
(International News ~ 09/20/09)
MOSCOW -- Russia said Saturday it will scrap a plan to deploy missiles near Poland since Washington has dumped a planned missile shield in Eastern Europe. It also harshly criticized Iran's president for new comments denying the Holocaust. Neither move, however, represented ceding any significant ground. ...
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Paris rooftops abuzz with beekeeping
(International News ~ 09/20/09)
PARIS -- In the romantic city of lights, the bees are downright busy. Common sense says it is better to keep hives of stinging insects in the countryside, away from city centers packed with people. Yet on storied rooftops and public gardens in the urban jungle of Paris, the bee business is thriving...
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Toughest test for health overhaul nears
(National News ~ 09/20/09)
WASHINGTON -- Keep going. You don't have to fix all of it now. Just don't let it stall. That's the essence of the message that Senate Democratic leaders have for their Finance Committee senators, who plan to start voting Tuesday on a remake of the nation's health care system...
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Trial of man in Stoddard County police standoff scheduled for December
(Local News ~ 09/20/09)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- A Bloomfield man charged in connection with a November standoff will stand trial in December, a judge ruled Wednesday. Danny W. Pullum, 50, of Bloomfield, will stand trial Dec. 11 before Judge Stephen Sharp. Since May, Pullum has been awaiting the results of a mental evaluation in Farmington, Mo. The results reportedly stated that Pullum was capable of standing trial...
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Police report 9/20/09
(Police/Fire Report ~ 09/20/09)
DWI; Arrests; Summonses; Property damage; Thefts; Burglaries; Assault; Miscellaneous
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Fire report 9/20/09
(Police/Fire Report ~ 09/20/09)
Cape Girardeau Firefighters responded to the following calls Thursday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Friday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Saturday: Jackson Firefighters responded to the following calls Thursday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Friday:...
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Births 9/20/09
(Births ~ 09/20/09)
Elder; Nelson; Griffith; Rodriguez
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Redskins among few teams that seek revenge vs. Rams
(Professional Sports ~ 09/20/09)
LANDOVER, Md. -- It was an absurd play from an absurd game. An offensive lineman has a tipped pass land in his arms. He tries to run but fumbles. A safety picks it up and runs 75 yards, the only touchdown scored by a 15-point underdog in one of the strangest upsets of 2008...
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Choi leads at Samsung tournament
(Professional Sports ~ 09/20/09)
All phases of Na Yeon Choi's game were clicking Saturday, and it showed in her third round at the Samsung World Championship in San Diego. The South Korean shot a career-best 9-under 63 to take a two-stroke lead over compatriot and second-round leader Jiyai Shin, who had a 68...
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Avery wants return job despite first impression
(Professional Sports ~ 09/20/09)
ST. LOUIS -- Donnie Avery wants to keep returning kickoffs for the St. Louis Rams besides playing wide receiver, despite fumbling the opening kickoff of the season. The gaffe set up the Sea-hawks at the Rams' 19 yard line, but the defense prevented a score with an interception in the end zone...
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Unbeaten Missouri pummels Furman
(Professional Sports ~ 09/20/09)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Jared Perry came to Missouri weighing under 150 pounds -- a good-sized team manager, but hardly sturdy enough for the rigors of Big 12 football. Fellow wide receiver Danario Alexander, at 6-foot-5 and 215 pounds, had the physical tools but spent two of his first three seasons hindered by serious injuries...
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Cards work more magic on Cubs
(Professional Sports ~ 09/20/09)
ST. LOUIS -- Brendan Ryan's first hit Saturday is going to get all the attention. His third hit was the most important. Ryan connected for an outfielder-assisted homer and singled in the winning run in the ninth inning, lifting St. Louis to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs that reduced the Cardinals' magic number for clinching the NL Central to four...
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Heifer competition at SEMO District Fair brings together veterans, beginners
(Local News ~ 09/20/09)
While most Southeast Missouri students were sleeping in Friday morning, freshman Logan Birk was preparing her prize-winning heifer for a morning competition at the SEMO District Fair. Stirring before the sun arose, the Jackson resident washed and combed the hair of her heifer before the event began at 9 a.m...
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Tigers' upset bid falters after half
(High School Sports ~ 09/20/09)
The Central Tigers had plenty of first-half surprises for the Farmington Knights on Friday night at Houck Stadium. There was the Brandon Pickens introduction and three first-half touchdowns as the Tigers jumped out to a 14-point lead. However, the bag of surprises seemed to have been stamped with an expiration date that read "halftime."...
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Oran pitchers combine for one-hitter vs. Crusaders
(High School Sports ~ 09/20/09)
Courtney Scheeter and Claire Seyer combined to toss a one-hitter in Oran's 7-0 victory over Saxony Lutheran in softball action Friday. Scheeter started and went 3 2/3 innings with four punchouts and three walks. Seyer came on and struck out six over the final 3 1/3 innings...
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Oak Ridge graduate completes training
(Community ~ 09/20/09)
Army National Guard Pvt. Kaz C. Lange, son of Wendy Jo Wilhite of Old Appleton, Mo., has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training course at Fort Benning in Columbus, Ga. The training consists of basic infantry training and advanced individual training. ...
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Notre Dame graduate finishes basic training
(Community ~ 09/20/09)
Army National Guard Pvt. Cara J. Golightly has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, she received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, among other things. She is the daughter of Nancie Golightly and niece of Brenda Renfroe, both of Cape Girardeau. Golightly is a 2006 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School...
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St. Pius bottles up Chaffee's offense
(High School Sports ~ 09/20/09)
For Chaffee football coach Charlie Vickery, there was a simple explanation for his team's lopsided 41-0 loss to St. Pius on Friday night. "We just didn't have much offense and we didn't play very good defense, to be honest," Vickery said in a phone interview after the game...
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Early hole too big for Rams vs. Blackcats
(High School Sports ~ 09/20/09)
Scott City football coach Jim May thought Fredericktown's front line looked big while watching film of the Blackcats. They looked bigger in person. "From the get-go, they dominated us up front," May said in a phone interview. Fredericktown handed the host Rams a 36-14 defeat Friday night...
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Former Iowa QB leads Panthers to win
(College Sports ~ 09/20/09)
Jake Christensen showed why he was once a full-time starting quarterback in the Big 10 Conference. Christensen was Iowa's signal caller in 2007, passing for more than 2,200 yards and 17 touchdowns. He lost his job last year, starting just two games, before deciding to use his final season of eligibility at Eastern Illinois...
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Redhawks split OVC openers in volleyball
(College Sports ~ 09/20/09)
The Southeast Missouri State volleyball team split two matches over the weekend as the Redhawks opened their Ohio Valley Conference schedule on the road. Southeast staged a dramatic rally Friday at Tennessee Tech, winning in five sets after dropping the opening two sets. Scores were 18-25, 19-25, 25-18, 25-21, 17-15...
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Jackson's offense sputters in 27-0 loss
(High School Sports ~ 09/20/09)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- The Sikeston Bulldogs enjoyed a historic night Friday in front of their home fans as they downed the Jackson Indians 27-0 to notch their fourth win of the season. Sikeston defeated Jackson for the first time since 2002 and beat the Indians for the first time at SPS Stadium since 1995...
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Maplewood rides big plays to 25-7 win over St. Vincent
(High School Sports ~ 09/20/09)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Big plays doomed the St. Vincent defense Friday night. The Indians created five turnovers, but Maplewood's offense boasted five plays that went for at least 20 yards in the Blue Devils' 25-7 victory. "We were trying to pass rush but then they'd throw it," St. ...
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Who Me ?
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/20/09)
A baby raccoon looking for food in the creek by our house looked surprised when it spotted me taking its picture .
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I guess it'something to tell the Grandkids someday...
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/20/09)
My Son Landon Maevers of Jackson participating in the Duck Race on the Mississippi which took place Sunday. I guess only a select few people in this world can say they rode a giant rubber duckie on the Mighty Mississippi. Something that he can tell his Grandchildren someday I'm sure...
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bentley & bella at the pool
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/20/09)
This is my dogs Bentley & Bella. They went swimming at Capaha Pool & had the best time. They love to swim.
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Aleshia, Micah, and Cindney's first concert
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/20/09)
This is a picture of Aleshia Glastetter, Micah Boyd and Cidney Keller with Steve Hornbeak (the keyboard player for John Michael Montgomery)after the concert on September 19th 2009. Steve Hornbeak is from Tamms, IL and he said "it feels good to be back home!" He and John Micheal Montgomery were so nice to everyone and they really put on a show!!...
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Golden Eagles Marching Band
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/20/09)
Daughter Hailey Maevers making her "marching" debut Sat. night at the SEMO football game.
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Notre Dame girls win Central meet
(High School Sports ~ 09/20/09)
The Notre Dame girls cross country team pulled out an unexpected win Saturday in a meet hosted by Central. Notre Dame took first among the six scoring teams with 48 points. Carbondale was second with 51 points while Central was third with 60. The Bulldogs' top runner was sophomore Elizabeth Kiblinger, who placed 12th in 22 minutes, 5 seconds. There was only a one-minute gap between the Bulldogs' top five runners...
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Gavin at the zoo
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/20/09)
This my son Gavin Penrod, petting the goat that was tied up to the fence. He has a great time at the fair!
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Sunset
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/20/09)
Sunset, caught at just the right moment, in our backyard.
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It's electric!
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/20/09)
My Great-niece, Addy, after a trip down the slide.
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SEMO Golden Eagles
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/20/09)
Just thought this was a cool picture of the flag carriers. They along with the Marching Band put on a great show.
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2 of our Babies
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/20/09)
This is Reesie (now 6 yrs) and her daughter, Cinnamon, who is almost 3 yrs. old. They are long hair miniature dachshunds. They love to wrestle, play outside and bark at everyone. They also love to go to the creeks and go swimming!! They are both spoiled rotten!! You may see them hanging out the van windows while cruising around Jackson. They will do tricks for treats!!!...
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Out of the past 9/20/09
(Out of the Past ~ 09/20/09)
25 years ago: Sept. 20, 1984 A petitioners' committee has formed to initiate a recall proceeding against Cape Girardeau Mayor Howard C. Tooke; the move centers around Tooke's support for the city/university multipurpose building project. Two new tennis courts are under construction at Cape Girardeau Central High School; the courts are just behind the school's existing courts...
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shopping wears a girl out
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/20/09)
my one month old granddaughter Rozlyn McDowell getting tired and hungry out shopping at wal-mart with mommy brother and Ma Ma.
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Buddy Rodgers
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/20/09)
Buddy relaxing in the backyard...he likes to lay on the table to keep an eye on things!
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Delta Lady Bobcats Softball
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/20/09)
Delta Lady Bobcats Softball team take 3rd Place in the Perryville Softball Tournament 9/19/09
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