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Ameren customers to face rate increase
(National News ~ 05/30/10)
JEFFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- State regulators on Friday approved a $226 million rate increase for electric customers of Missouri's largest utility, a change that means most residential customers likely will pay an estimated $9 more on their monthly bills...
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Glorious Gander
(Submitted Photo ~ 05/30/10)
Caught this gander out for a swim on a beautiful day!!
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Cape Girardeau man promoted to lieutenant colonel
(Submitted Story ~ 05/30/10)
Wayne Bowen, a professor of history, has been promoted to lieutenant colonel in the US Army Reserve. Dr. Bowen, who is also chair of the Department of History at Southeast Missouri State University, currently serves as Provost Marshal for the US Army Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. ...
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The Humane Society's Featured Pet
(Submitted Photo ~ 05/30/10)
How CUTE is this little guy? Reed is an 8 week old Setter mix puppy. He is available for adoption at The Humane Society of SEMO, 573-334-5837. See more pets available at www.semopets.org
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Parker to our Veterans, thank you!
(Submitted Story ~ 05/30/10)
This Memorial day I join with millions across America in saying to our Veterans, a heart felt thank you! Thank you for your service! Thank you for your sacrifice! We remember the challenges many of you still face each day because of the wounds you have received, some obvious, and some not. ...
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Wibs BBQ
(Submitted Photo ~ 05/30/10)
One of my favorite eating places.
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More than 1,000 visitors cool off at Cape Splash on opening day
(Local News ~ 05/30/10)
More than 1,300 people took to the water Saturday to slip, slide and swim at the grand opening Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center. With 15 minutes remaining until the 11 a.m. opening, more than 200 people were already in line. Some said they had been waiting outside of the gate for hours...
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Companies' plans for Cape casino remain uncertain
(Local News ~ 05/30/10)
The companies that want to put a casino in Cape Girardeau all include people with lengthy experience in the gambling and tourism industries, but those companies are not ready to reveal much about their plans. And area residents are going to have to wait a little longer than expected to learn those details. A city council work session originally planned for Thursday as the first look at the plans has been postponed without a new date being set...
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Cape Girardeau hydrants to be tested beginning Tuesday
(Local News ~ 05/30/10)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department will begin inspecting and testing fire hydrants Tuesday. As tests are conducted, the water color could change at area homes and workplaces. If this occurs, the fire department asks residents to run their faucets for one minute and the color should improve. Any drops in water pressure should be minimal and only last a few minutes, officials said. For more information, call the Cape Girardeau Fire Department at 339-6320...
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Sowers responds to Emerson's claim that he was never in command in the military
(Local News ~ 05/30/10)
A statement by U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson was intended to show that her Democratic opponent was not part of mainstream military thinking about gays serving openly, but also generated its own controversy Friday. On Thursday, after Tommy Sowers had declared that he supported repealing the "don't ask, don't tell" law regarding homosexuals in uniform, Emerson, R-Cape Girardeau, said she opposed the move and preferred to wait for a Defense Department study on how the change would impact the Armed Forces.
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Denson - Sanders
(Wedding ~ 05/30/10)
Mindy Lynn Denson and Brandon Lee Sanders were married Aug. 1, 2009, at the VFW Hall in Cape Girardeau. The Rev. Denny Lumos performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Phil and Donna Denson of Cape Girardeau, and the late Martha Denson. The groom is the son of Mike and Elizabeth Turnbow of Jackson...
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Clark - Dambach
(Wedding ~ 05/30/10)
Katherine Ann Clark and Travis Kane Dambach were married Sept. 19, 2009, at Trinity Lutheran Church. The Rev. Douglas Breite performed the ceremony. Organist was Matt Palisch of Jackson, and trumpeters were Matt Martin and Brooke Privett of Cape Girardeau...
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Westhoff - Lamb
(Engagement ~ 05/30/10)
Darla Minton of Jackson and John and Jo Westhoff of St. Louis announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Westhoff, to Alan Lamb. He is the son of Rita Lamb and Stanley and Diane Lamb of Fredericktown, Mo. Westhoff received a master's degree in biology from Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed by Missouri Department of Conservation...
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Hacker - Gerler
(Engagement ~ 05/30/10)
James and Patricia Hacker and Larry and Charlyn Winkler of Perryville, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jaime Allison Hacker, to Matthew Daniel Gerler, both of Jackson. He is the son of Daniel and Cynthia Gerler of Gordonville. Hacker is a 2005 graduate of Perryville High School, and attended Meramec Community College. She is a sales associate at Cape Girardeau Honda...
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Shrum - Reeves
(Engagement ~ 05/30/10)
Jeanne Shrum and James and Ruth Shrum of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Kaye Shrum, to Joshua Michael Reeves. He is the son of Denny and Paula Reeves of Springfield, Mo. Shrum is a 2008 graduate of Central High School. She expects to graduate from Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences in 2011. She is a nurse extern at Southeast Hospital...
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Nenninger - Teichman
(Engagement ~ 05/30/10)
David E. and Tami J. Nenninger of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Jo Nenninger, to Nicholas John Teichman, both of Jackson. He is the son of Kathy Teichman of Clifton, Tenn., and Brad Teichman of Chaffee, Mo. Nenninger is a 2001 graduate of Jackson High School. ...
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Mayfield - 30 Years
(Anniversary ~ 05/30/10)
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mayfield of Jackson celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Mayfield and Tammie Boese were married May 24, 1980, at First Assembly of God Church in Chaffee, Mo., by the Rev. Marshall. They have two children, Chad Mayfield of Jackson and Ashley McDowell of Cape Girardeau. They have four grandchildren...
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Clippard - 45 Years
(Anniversary ~ 05/30/10)
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Clippard of Jackson celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary Saturday. They attended Mass at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with their children and grandchildren. A dinner followed at Mollies in Cape Girardeau, hosted by their children...
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Dohogne - 60 Years
(Anniversary ~ 05/30/10)
John and Marilyn Dohogne of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception, dinner and dance May 1, 2010, at the Elks Lodge. Hosts were their children and grandchildren. The Rev. Normand Varone gave the blessing before the meal...
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Kirchdoerfer - 50 Years
(Anniversary ~ 05/30/10)
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kirchdoerfer of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a renewal of their vows May 2, 2010, at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Rev. Tom Kiefer performed the ceremony. A dinner followed in St. Mary's School gym. Kirchdoerfer and Mildred Kluesner were married April 23, 1960, at Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Oran, Mo., by the Rev. A.J. Poepsel...
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Summer school menus June 1-4
(Menus ~ 05/30/10)
May 31-June 4 Eagle Ridge Christian MONDAY--No classes. TUESDAY--Chicken alfredo, green beans, jello & fruit. WEDNESDAY--Hamburger steak with cheese, oven fries, fruit. THURSDAY--Tacos, mexican rice, fruit. FRIDAY--Turkey & cheese sandwich, chips, pickle, fruit...
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Club news 5-30
(Community News ~ 05/30/10)
Oak Ridge Homemakers FCE Club met May 18 with Jean Rehak serving hostess, at the Elks Lodge in Jackson for their May meeting. Mary Dee Ford gave a devotion on "America's older generation month" and concluded with a prayer given on "National Day of Prayer" earlier in the month...
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Memorial Day
(Editorial ~ 05/30/10)
When the first ceremonies were held following the Civil War to honor those soldiers who had laid down their lives in battle, communities sought to pay proper respect to fallen heroes. Over the years, those observances have been adopted nationwide as Memorial Day. Several special events are planned throughout this holiday weekend, which also traditionally marks the start of summertime activities...
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Leopard frog shows its spots
(Column ~ 05/30/10)
The southern leopard frog is native to the southeast quarter of the United States. It is one of more than a dozen species of leopard frogs found in North America. The southern leopard frog gets it name from its leopardlike spots. It is arguably one of America's most beautifully colored animals...
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Real weddings: Couples tell iDO their stories
(Community ~ 05/30/10)
Stash Petton and Lindsey Davis were married Nov. 7, 2009, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Apple Creek. A mutual friend introduced us seven years ago (which started our "thing" with the number seven). We stayed friends but never dated until Feb. 2, 2008, when he sent me a text message asking if I wanted to go watch a movie. ...
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Jones bashes union members
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/30/10)
With amusement, I read "The facts about Jay Purcell" by Gerald W. Jones. Jones, while always long on name-calling, cheap shots and gotchas, has truly shown his real self by coming out with bashing of union members and union council meetings. I am sure there are Democrats in Cape Girardeau County who are qualified to be county commissioners and certainly could run the county better than Jones has...
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Ingenuity can solve oil spill
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/30/10)
We are still a capitalist society. Capitalism breeds ingenuity. Why don't BP and the government work together to open up opportunities and invitations to all private citizens to gather the resources they need (boats, equipment, methods) and go to work cleaning up the oil spilled in the Gulf while the companies work to stop the leak? Post an open bounty, paying a set dollar amount for every barrel of oil recovered. ...
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Speak Out 5/30/10
(Speak Out ~ 05/30/10)
I am a law-abiding citizen who puts my son's and my life on the line everyday. I watch the police sit by while motorists run red lights. Cape Girardeau could do without a few police officers and firefighters to balance the budget. SOMEONE made a poor analogy regarding illegal aliens and amnesty. ...
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VA care is good but needs reform
(Column ~ 05/30/10)
By Jamie Hazard I would like to respond to the recent Speak Out debate about VA health care. My husband, Andrew, a Gulf War veteran, had been in the VA system since his discharge in 1993 and received treatment for brain cancer at VA facilities during the last three years of his life. A few observations:...
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Remember America's roots on Memorial Day
(Column ~ 05/30/10)
By Steve Francis On Memorial Day each year we recognize those who have fought and died for the freedoms that we enjoy here in America. At the Missouri Veterans Home here in Cape Girardeau, we said goodbye to 54 of our heroes this past year, and we will honor them and their families one more time in our ceremony on Memorial Day. It will be a moving ceremony...
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The Bible way: Spencer Strickland has come to love his congregation in short time
(Community ~ 05/30/10)
Spencer Strickland came to Cape Girardeau to preach at the Cape Church of Christ less than a year ago, and he has already come to love his congregation. Strickland said he and his wife, Amy, have been impressed with the congregation's dedication to follow God's word. ...
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The effect of lying
(Column ~ 05/30/10)
In the 1960s television show "Star Trek," there was a memorable three-way conversation:Captain Kirk: Norman, everything Harry Mudd tells you is a lie. Harry Mudd: Norman, listen to me carefully: I am lying. Norman: But if everything you say is a lie, then if you say you are lying, then you are telling the truth...
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Former Jackson man completes basic training
(Community ~ 05/30/10)
Former Jackson resident Michael A. Bethune graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. Bethune completed an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. ...
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Jackson alumnus receives Army Commendation Medal
(Community ~ 05/30/10)
Former Jackson resident Joseph D. Deimund recently received the Army Commendation Medal. This medal is awarded to individuals who have distinguished themselves by acts of heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service. Deimund is a unit administrator with six years of military service. ...
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Jackson man graduates from basic training
(Community ~ 05/30/10)
Former Jackson resident Jason R. Lee graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. Lee completed an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. ...
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Wayne Wallingford receives Project Charlie award
(Community ~ 05/30/10)
Wayne Wallingford, chief people officer for McDonald's, was chosen as the Project Charlie Facilitator of the Year for the 2009-2010 school term. The award was announced at the Facilitator of the Year Banquet in May. Project Charlie is an international drug prevention education program based on teaching personal and social skills that promote resiliency and positive youth development. ...
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Jackie Givens honored for years with Cape Lanettes
(Community ~ 05/30/10)
Jackie Givens recently received a plaque commemorating the 50 years she has been bowling with the Cape Lanettes. Givens also received a trophy for the Most Improved Bowler for this season. ...
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FYI
(Community ~ 05/30/10)
The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department will take a group to see "Beauty and the Beast" on June 24 at The Muny in St. Louis. Tickets for the show are $53 per person for seats in Terrace B. The price of the ticket covers the show and charter bus to St. Louis. The bus will leave from the Osage Community Centre at 5 p.m. June 24. The show begins at 8:15 p.m. Call the Parks and Recreation Department at 339-6340 for more information...
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Horizons Enrichment Center members volunteer with Crown Hospice
(Community ~ 05/30/10)
Recently members of the Horizons Enrichment Center took time out to volunteer their services at the Crown Hospice. The volunteers made table decorations, which were donated to the Chafee Nursing Home to add some spring decorations to their dining room. ...
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Adopt Jester
(Community ~ 05/30/10)
Jester is a 7-month-old long-haired cat. He has been neutered and is up-to-date on shots. For more information, contact Safe Harbor at 243-9823. ...
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Adopt Omally
(Community ~ 05/30/10)
Omally is a 4-month-old domestic short-hair male. For more information, contact the Humane Society at 334-5837. ...
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Prayer 5/30/10
(Prayer ~ 05/30/10)
For all who served and laid down their lives in military service, we pray to you, O God.
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Emirates finance chief: Dubai can resolve new woes
(National News ~ 05/30/10)
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Dubai will ride out its latest financial troubles without a federal bailout for another major investment company seeking postponement of debt repayments, the Emirates' finance chief said Saturday after the request raised new concerns about the city-state's credit woes...
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Police report 5/30/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/30/10)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI...
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Fire report 5/30/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/30/10)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Thursday:...
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William Whitnel
(Obituary ~ 05/30/10)
METROPOLIS, Ill. -- William Franklin "Bill" Whitnel, 81, of Metropolis passed away at 10:57 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2010, at his home after an extended illness, with his family by his side. He was the son of Wayne A. and Helen Marie Taylor Whitnel...
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Joseph Moody
(Obituary ~ 05/30/10)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Joseph William Moody, 79, of Marble Hill was born April 27, 1931, in New Madrid, Mo., son of Otis and Geneveve Zilafro Moody, and passed away May 28, 2010, at Woodland Hills in Marble Hill. Joseph was a retired auto mechanic. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II...
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Donna Eakins
(Obituary ~ 05/30/10)
Donna Kay Eakins, 60, of Cape Girardeau went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 28, 2010, after a courageous five-year battle with kidney cancer. She was most recently a patient at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau. She was born Dec. 8, 1949, in Crump, daughter of the late Lender Washington Stovall and Thelma Estelle Greenlee Stovall. She and Carl L. Eakins were married July 6, 1968, in Crump. He survives...
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Mary Stewart
(Obituary ~ 05/30/10)
GRASSY, Mo. -- Mary Jane Stewart, 54, of Grassy died Friday, May 28, 2010, at her residence. She was born March 8, 1956, in St. Louis, daughter of Joseph A. and Lula Bea Williams Stewart. Mary was the director of electronics technology and production at the St. Louis Science Center...
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Lucille Westbrook
(Obituary ~ 05/30/10)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Lucille Geneva Westbrook, 91, of Advance was born Dec. 16, 1918, at Advance, the daughter of Lute and Minnie Jones Bass, and passed away May 28, 2010, at the Advance Nursing Center. Lucille was a retired factory worker and homemaker. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Advance...
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Peggy Tirmenstein
(Obituary ~ 05/30/10)
Peggy Lott Tirmenstein, lovely as ever at 77, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, as the sun rose. She was born June 9, 1932, to Jeanette and Jimmie Lott in Memphis, Tenn. In 1952 Peg married her childhood sweetheart, and for the next 57 years she brought warmth, light and laughter into their family...
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Marla Sanford
(Obituary ~ 05/30/10)
Marla Daniels Sanford, 52, of Phoenix died Tuesday, May 25, 2010. She was born April 2, 1958, daughter to Jim and Glenita Daniels. She married James Sanford, who preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters, Glynise and Amanda Sanford of Phoenix; two brothers, Mark Daniels of Houston, Clark (Vicki) Daniels of Cape Girardeau; two sisters, Cindy (Bob) King of Sikeston, Mo., Martha (Danny) McLain of Houston; and a grandson, Ben Sanford of Phoenix...
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Ross Traylor
(Obituary ~ 05/30/10)
JONESBORO, Ill. -- Ross Allen Traylor, 61, of Jonesboro died Friday, May 28, 2010, at his home. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Iva Cemetery in Petersburg, Ind., with the Rev. William Breidenbaugh officiating. Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements...
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Clara Nuyt
(Obituary ~ 05/30/10)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Clara C. Nuyt, 90, of Perryville died Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at Independence Care Center in Perryville. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and 6:30 to 9:50 a.m. Monday at Miller Family Funeral Home. Parish prayers will be at 7:30 p.m. today...
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Births 5/30/10
(Births ~ 05/30/10)
Daughter to Andrew Joseph and Mindy Ann Taylor of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:51 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Name, Emma Marie. Weight, 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Mrs. Taylor is the former Mindy McAtee, daughter of Robert and Ruth McAtee of Perryville, Mo. She is women's apparel supervisor at J.C. Penney. Taylor is the son of Kathy Taylor and John Haggar and Mark and Theresa Taylor of Perryville. He is manager at Culver's...
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Out of the past 5/30/10
(Out of the Past ~ 05/30/10)
Nate Crowden, a standout on the Oran team that leads the SEMO Fast-Pitch Softball League, had things going his way during last night's doubleheader; in the nightcap, Crowden hurled a perfect game against Scott City for a 9-0 win; Crowden had two hits in each game, including a home run...
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BP's 'top kill' fails; next idea is containment valve to stop leak
(National News ~ 05/30/10)
ROBERT, La. -- BP admitted defeat Saturday in its attempt to plug the Gulf of Mexico oil leak by pumping mud into a busted well, but said it's readying yet another approach to fight the spill after a series of failures. BP PLC chief operating officer Doug Suttles said the company determined the "top kill" had failed after it spent three days pumping heavy drilling mud into the crippled well 5,000 feet underwater. ...
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Dennis Hopper, creator of hit 'Easy Rider,' dies
(National News ~ 05/30/10)
LOS ANGELES -- Dennis Hopper, the high-flying Hollywood wild man whose memorable and erratic career included an early turn in "Rebel Without a Cause," an improbable smash with "Easy Rider" and a classic character role in "Blue Velvet," has died. He was 74...
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U.S. drone crew blamed for missile strike that killed 23 Afghan civilians
(International News ~ 05/30/10)
KABUL, Afghanistan -- U.S. military investigators found that "inaccurate and unprofessional" reporting by U.S. operators of a Predator drone was responsible for a missile strike that killed 23 Afghan civilians in February, according to a report released Saturday...
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Chinese premier: avoiding Korea conflict most urgent
(International News ~ 05/30/10)
SEOGWIPO, South Korea -- China's premier said Sunday that avoiding conflict between the Koreas over the sinking of a warship is most urgent, but did not express support for a bid by South Korea and Japan to condemn North Korea at the United Nations for allegedly carrying out the attack...
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Flotilla bound for Gaza delayed, loses high-profile members
(International News ~ 05/30/10)
JERUSALEM -- Ships carrying 10,000 tons of supplies and hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists to blockaded Gaza were being held up near Cyprus on Saturday, as organizers tried to get nearly two dozen high-profile supporters on board. The flotilla was initially to set sail toward Gaza on Saturday afternoon and approach the territory today, about 24 hours behind schedule, said Greta Berlin, one of the activists...
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Vatican abuse prosecutor: Pedophile priests going to hell
(International News ~ 05/30/10)
VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican prosecutor of clerical sex abuse warned perpetrators Saturday that they would suffer damnation in hell that would be worse than the death penalty. The Rev. Charles Scicluna, a Maltese priest who is a top official at the Vatican's morality office, led a special "make amends" prayer service in St. Peter's Basilica...
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Obama: Americans should honor fallen U.S. troops with words, deeds
(National News ~ 05/30/10)
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is asking Americans to observe Memorial Day not just with barbecues and family time but by remembering and honoring the U.S. troops who have lost their lives in service. Obama, who has sent thousands of troops into war in Afghanistan, used his weekly radio and Internet address Saturday to reflect on what the country owes its men and women who have died in uniform...
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White House had Bill Clinton try to ease Sestak out of Pa. senate race
(National News ~ 05/30/10)
WASHINGTON -- Forced to disclose backstage political bargaining, President Barack Obama's embarrassed White House acknowledged Friday it had enlisted Bill Clinton to try to ease Rep. Joe Sestak out of Pennsylvania's Senate primary with a job offer...
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'Don't ask' repeal goes to Senate
(National News ~ 05/30/10)
WASHINGTON -- Legislation allowing openly gay people to serve in the military has cleared the House and now heads to what could be a tough fight in the Senate. The House approved a defense spending bill that contains a provision to repeal the 1993 "don't ask, don't tell" law that demands that gays serving in the military keep their sexual orientation secret...
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Bikers group visits veterans to raise funds
(Local News ~ 05/30/10)
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Roy Sherwood, ride captain of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Missouri Riders, pulls into the Missouri Veterans Home on Saturday in Cape Girardeau. The motorcycle group will visit all seven Missouri Veterans Homes during Memorial Day weekend to raise money for veterans care. ...
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Roadwork causes restrictions in some areas
(Local News ~ 05/30/10)
Several area roads will have traffic restrictions this coming week because of construction projects, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation...
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Wal-Mart cuts prices to boost business
(National News ~ 05/30/10)
NEW YORK -- Wal-Mart is counting on $1 ketchup bottles and sub-$4 cases of Coke to get its low-price mojo back. The cuts at its U.S. Walmart stores, which came ahead of Memorial Day weekend, have already pushed rivals such as Target into price wars. And the markdowns are expected to keep coming throughout the summer...
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Jackson police report 5/30/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/30/10)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrest...
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Bargain-hunters take advantage of 100-Mile Yard Sale
(Local News ~ 05/30/10)
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com John Williamson, left, repairs a bicycle at his spot along Highway 25 in Delta, Mo., where he was selling bikes during the 100-Mile Yard Sale on Saturday, May 29, 2010. ...
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Thomas, Rushin bring home state track titles
(High School Sports ~ 05/30/10)
Central junior Asia Thomas broke a 20-year school record in the 400 meters to reach the state meet last weekend. Thomas outdid herself Saturday at the Class 4 state meet in Jefferson City, Mo. Thomas broke the state record to win the state championship in the 400...
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Area digest 5/30/10
(Community Sports ~ 05/30/10)
The team of Brenda Vandenbrook, Mary Ellen Bean, Cheryl Bollinger and Mary Alice Regenhart won the Cape Girardeau Country Club's Women's Golf Association's Memorial Tournament. There was a tie for second between the team of Vicki McKinney, Catharine Weed and Lisa Belich and the team of Kathy Morris, Shirley Moore and Judy Holcomb...
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Cards ride hot start to Friday win
(Professional Sports ~ 05/30/10)
CHICAGO -- An early morning arrival from San Diego forced the Cardinals to miss some sleep, but they didn't look very sluggish at the plate. Slugging might be a better word to describe them. Six straight batters got hits off Chicago starter Randy Wells, and St. Louis jumped out to a big early lead that Chris Carpenter made stand up in a 7-1 rout Friday...
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Cubs silence Cards
(Professional Sports ~ 05/30/10)
HICAGO -- Carlos Silva has gone from trying to make the Cubs' rotation in spring training to anchoring it for the first two months of the season. The veteran right-hander struck out a career-high 11 during seven dominant innings to remain unbeaten as the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-0 on Saturday...
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Sikeston parents urged to look out for bacterial meningitis symptoms
(Local News ~ 05/30/10)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Parents are being cautioned to be aware of the dangers of bacterial meningitis and to be on the lookout for the symptoms. A student at the Sikeston Seventh and Eighth Grade Center is being treated for the disease, according to local health officials.
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Pet of the week
(Community ~ 05/30/10)
Pet name: Pooh Owner: Sarah Thompson Favorite activity: Chilling out on the kitchen floor. ...
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Golf tournament brings veterans together before Memorial Day
(Local News ~ 05/30/10)
The second annual U.S. Wounded Soldier Foundation Golf Tournament brought military veteran Heath Calhoun to Cape Girardeau as the keynote speaker Friday. Calhoun is a spokesman for the Wounded Warrior Project and helped get the Wounded Warrior Bill, which allows payments of $25,000 to $100,000 to service members who suffer life-altering injuries while serving, passed through Congress in 2005. ...
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Teen Challenge strawberry festival features food, entertainment
(Local News ~ 05/30/10)
Despite an expected shortfall of this year's strawberry harvest, Teen Challenge International of Mid-America's annual strawberry festival was a success with an crowd of 671 Saturday. The famed strawberries lured area residents to the program's farm off County Road 621 near Cape Girardeau. Though the strawberries ran out quickly, they heard about Teen Challenge's work with drug and alcohol addicts firsthand from many of the program's current and past students...
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Living history lesson: Local man builds Civil War equipment for Fort D
(Community ~ 05/30/10)
The cannons have long been silent at Cape Girardeau's Fort D, but thanks to local volunteers, the fort's history lives on through re-enactment. Four forts protected Cape Girardeau during the Civil War, but only Fort D remains. Most of the original fort has been lost to time, but one feature is still intact...
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Mementos provide inspiration, reminder of our journey
(Column ~ 05/30/10)
The shelves in my office look pretty much like how you would expect them to look. They are lined with books, pictures and coffee mugs. Some shelves are disheveled and overflowing with books, while others are neatly organized. On one shelf I have a 10-year-old picture of myself in an oversized suit with a gentleman who at the time was about 92. ...
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Haring - 50 years
(Anniversary ~ 05/30/10)
Ray and Joan Haring of Cape Girardeau will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception June 13. The event will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Fellowship Center of Grace United Methodist Church. The Harings were married June 12, 1960, at Central United Methodist Church in Oskaloosa, Iowa...
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