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Single-vehicle accident hurts Cape woman
(Local News ~ 06/16/10)
A Cape Girardeau woman suffered moderate injuries Tuesday evening in a single-vehicle accident near Kennett, Mo., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Injured was a passenger, Bernice E. Bramlett, 98, who was transported by ambulance to Twin Rivers Medical Center at Kennett...
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Appeals court rules Cape DWI case will proceed
(Local News ~ 06/16/10)
Court proceedings for a Cape Girardeau man facing charges of driving while intoxicated will continue, now that the Eastern District of the Missouri Court of Appeals overturned a ruling on the conditions of his arrest. The previous ruling voided the arrest of David Dienstbach Jr. ...
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Cape County SB40 Board makes recommendations on new members
(Local News ~ 06/16/10)
The Cape Girardeau County SB40 Board on Tuesday gave itself a new name, made recommendations on new members and worked on new funding guidelines and contracts to govern its relationship with VIP Industries. The board also heard advice from attorney James Marks that members need to push to have valuable industrial property used by VIP Industries put into its name. ...
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McClure, Thebes, East Cape Girardeau under boil-water order
(Local News ~ 06/16/10)
MCCLURE, Ill. -- Customers served by the McClure-East Cape Girardeau Water District in Southern Illinois are being advised to boil their water until further notice. A boil-water order was issued after a leak was found in the system, which is operated by SouthWater of Dongola, said Heather McKinnie, secretary for the water district. McKinnie said SouthWater was working to fix the leak or may have already fixed it Tuesday afternoon...
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School board interviews 5 candidates for open seat; vote to be taken today
(Local News ~ 06/16/10)
Five candidates made their case for filling an open spot on the Cape Girardeau School Board during a special meeting Tuesday. In an interview process board members have said is more grueling than running for election, the board questioned candidates who applied to fill the remainder of the term vacated by Dr. Steve Trautwein...
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Local Red Cross celebrates increase in volunteer involvement
(Local News ~ 06/16/10)
The work of the Southeast Missouri chapter of the American Red Cross was celebrated at its 93rd annual meeting Tuesday at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. During the past year, the Red Cross had a record-breaking 59 new volunteers sign up to help with the organization's outreach efforts.
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Sculpture of Warren Hearnes unveiled in Charleston
(Local News ~ 06/16/10)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- A man who dedicated his life to public service will continue to be a part of that public scene. On Saturday a bronze sculpture of former governor Warren E. Hearnes was dedicated at the Mississippi County Courthouse.
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Cape's aviation history, Part 4: Airport the hub for politicians, a draw for entertainers
(Local News ~ 06/16/10)
Through the years, celebrities, politicians and aviation experts have passed through the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport as if it were the city's front door. The only sitting U.S. president to fly into Cape Girardeau aboard Air Force One was Ronald Reagan in 1988...
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Hear the band?
(Editorial ~ 06/16/10)
The cool shadows of evening, after a hot day in Southeast Missouri, provide a special comfort to those who enjoy the outdoors. Although television and air conditioning keep most of us indoors at night, there are still those who enjoy watching the fireflies rise from lawns and hedges to cast their sparkle and replace the last rays of the sun. Some of us enjoy the symphony of keening frogs as they celebrate the darkness of the night...
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Ask a Designer: Retro's fun, but keep a balance
(Community ~ 06/16/10)
Going retro has never been easier. Whether you love '50s space-age style, 1920s art deco or design from any bygone era, vintage furniture and home accessories are everywhere today. Flea markets and antique shops are stocked with vintage treasures or trash, depending on your perspective. ...
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Speak Out 6/16/10
(Speak Out ~ 06/16/10)
I just read the article about this year's air show lineup. It sounds like it is going to be good. Kudos to everyone working to bring in the groups. Good job. JAMES Baughn is by far the most interesting blogger/columnist contributing to this newspaper. Please feature him as often as he keeps giving you material...
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Recipe Swap: Recipes in honor of a golden anniversary
(Column ~ 06/16/10)
Our friends Ray and Joan Haring are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, and this special occasion is cause for celebration. Ray and Joan are gracious hosts who enjoy entertaining, not to mention great cooks and fabulous pie bakers. We have been fortunate to have dined in their home on several occasions, and each time holds special memories whether it be the beautifully decorated table, the lovely ice ring in a punch bowl, a warm piece of pie or the delicious food. ...
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Prayer 6/16/10
(Prayer ~ 06/16/10)
Help us, O God, to make sound decisions when facing complex problems. Amen.
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No middle ground
(Column ~ 06/16/10)
Over the past two weeks -- following a self-imposed sabbatical -- I have had the time to more fully view the political landscape as presented by the mass media. Granted, it's impossible to get any honest assessment from watching the talking heads on television, but I tried nonetheless...
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Arizona lawmaker proposes denial of automatic citizenship
(National News ~ 06/16/10)
PHOENIX -- Emboldened by passage of the nation's toughest law against illegal immigration, the Arizona politician who sponsored the measure now wants to deny U.S. citizenship to children born in this country to undocumented parents. Legal scholars laugh out loud at Republican state Sen. Russell Pearce's proposal and warn that it would be blatantly unconstitutional, since the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to anyone born in the U.S...
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Bloody Sunday report blames British soldiers fully
(International News ~ 06/16/10)
LONDONDERRY, Northern Ireland -- Relatives of 13 Catholic demonstrators shot to death by British troops on Northern Ireland's Bloody Sunday cried tears of joy Tuesday as a fact-finding probe ruled that their loved ones were innocent and the soldiers entirely to blame for the 1972 slaughter...
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U.S.-Russian crew blasts off to space station
(International News ~ 06/16/10)
BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan -- Two U.S. astronauts and a Russian crewmate blasted off Wednesday on a mission to the international space station that will see the last-ever shuttle visit to the orbiting lab. U.S. astronauts Douglas Wheelock and Shannon Walker and Russia's Fyodor Yurchikhin lifted off in a Russian Soyuz rocket, its boosters lighting up the the starry nighttime sky over Central Asian steppe. Their Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft is set to reach the station Friday...
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Police report 6/16/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/16/10)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests The following item was released by the Southeast Missouri State University Department of Public Safety. Theft...
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Brett LaRose
(Obituary ~ 06/16/10)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Brett Joseph LaRose, 26, of Perryville died Monday, June 7, 2010, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle following injuries suffered in a tragic motorcycle accident. LaRose lived with his beloved fiancee, Stacie Collier, in Spanaway, Wash...
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Fire report 6/16/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/16/10)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Monday:...
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Hester Mier
(Obituary ~ 06/16/10)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- L. Hester Mier, 71, of Advance passed away Monday, June 14, 2010, at her home. She was born Feb. 27, 1939, at Parma, Mo., daughter of John and Lillie James Putney. She and Larry Wayne Mier were married Sept. 19, 1958, at Dexter, Mo. He preceded her in death May 31, 2005...
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Evelin Probst
(Obituary ~ 06/16/10)
Evelin L. Probst, 76, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born May 13, 1934, in Jackson, daughter of Clara Hager Probst. Evelin was a 1952 graduate of Jackson High School. She worked for the former Jackson Hosiery Mill 18 years, the former Lenco in Jackson 17 years, and the former LeeRowan in Jackson 10 years, until her retirement in 1996. She enjoyed playing bingo with her friends...
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Mary Helen Brunton
(Obituary ~ 06/16/10)
Mary Helen Brunton, 86, of Overland Park, Kan., formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Monday, June 14, 2010, at the home of a daughter. She was born Jan. 21, 1924, in Cape Girardeau, to Ferdinand Martin and Mary Dell Beasley Steimle. She married Dr. Del B. Brunton on June 24, 1944, in Detroit...
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John Blanken Jr.
(Obituary ~ 06/16/10)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- John F. Blanken Jr., 68, died Monday, June 14, 2010, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, after an extended illness. He was born May 26, 1942, in Cape Girardeau, son of John F. and Audrey Mott Blanken. He lived in Bollinger County, Mo., his entire life. John loved to garden and care for his animals. He was a unique individual who will be missed by those who knew him...
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Joseph Chuck
(Obituary ~ 06/16/10)
Joseph G. Chuck, 83, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Dongola, Ill., and Hammond, Ind., died Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Mo. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Crain Funeral Home in Dongola...
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Out of the past 6/16/10
(Out of the Past ~ 06/16/10)
The Rev. Charles H. Hammack has been appointed to serve at Maple Avenue United Methodist Church; the current pastor, the Rev. Roger Henson, has been transferred to the Ellisville United Methodist Church in St. Louis; in addition, the Rev. Jodi Ponder-Williams will serve at Illmo United Methodist Church in Scott City and Third Street United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau; the Rev. William Dickey, current pastor, has been granted retirement...
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Thomas Holshouser
(Obituary ~ 06/16/10)
Thomas C. Holshouser, 71, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, June 14, 2010, at Saint Francis Medical Center. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. An Elks service will be held at 7:30. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Paul Short officiating. Entombment will be in Cape County Memorial Park Mausoleum...
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Jackson fire report 6/16/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/16/10)
Firefighters responded to the following call Monday:...
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Jackson police report 6/16/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/16/10)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Theft...
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Stocks see broad gains; Industrials, tech climb
(National News ~ 06/16/10)
NEW YORK -- Industrial and technology stocks pulled the market sharply higher Tuesday after Boeing Co. said it was boosting production and an industry group forecast that demand for computers would increase. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 213 points to its highest close since May 19 and had their third advance in four days. Major stock indexes rose more than 2 percent...
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Six-story Jesus statue destroyed by lightning
(National News ~ 06/16/10)
MONROE, Ohio -- A six-story statue of Jesus Christ was struck by lightning and burned to the ground, leaving only a blackened steel skeleton and pieces of foam that were scooped up by curious onlookers Tuesday. The "King of Kings" statue, one of southwest Ohio's most familiar landmarks, had stood since 2004 at the evangelical Solid Rock Church along Interstate 75 in Monroe, just north of Cincinnati...
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Colo. man went on solo mission to kill bin Laden
(National News ~ 06/16/10)
DENVER -- An American construction worker has been detained in the mountains of Pakistan after authorities there found him carrying a sword, pistol and night-vision goggles on a solo mission to hunt down and kill Osama bin Laden. Catching bin Laden was Gary Brooks Faulkner's "passion," his brother said, noting that the 50-year-old has been to Pakistan at least six times, learned some of the local language and even grew a long beard to blend in. ...
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Obama declares 'reckless' BP will pay for Gulf cleanup
(National News ~ 06/16/10)
WASHINGTON -- Vowing to "make BP pay," President Barack Obama accused the oil giant of "recklessness" in his first address to the nation from the Oval Office Tuesday night, eight weeks to the day after the oil spill began destroying waterways, wildlife and a Gulf Coast way of life...
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Miley Cyrus says she's 'not trying to be slutty' in her videos
(Entertainment ~ 06/16/10)
LONDON -- Miley Cyrus won't be told what she should wear or what she should sing about. The 17-year-old is releasing a new album, "Can't Be Tamed," and is doing it her way, even though some say she is going too far for her age. "I'm not trying to be slutty," said Cyrus in a recent interview. "I'm not trying to be like, go to the club and get a bunch of guys ... What I'm trying to do is to make a point with my record and look consistent, in the way my record sounds and the way I dress."...
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Correction 6/16/10
(Correction ~ 06/16/10)
n The names of two people seeking seats on the Cape Girardeau County Sheltered Workshop/Handicapped Facilities Board should have been spelled Vincent Seyer and Leeann Milde-Otten in Tuesday's Southeast Missourian. The Southeast Missourian regrets the error...
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Southeast roundup: Simmons adds another honor
(College Sports ~ 06/16/10)
News from around the world of Southeast Missouri State athletics
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Suppan enjoys successful return
(Professional Sports ~ 06/16/10)
ST. LOUIS -- Tony La Russa flashed back to 2006 with a postseason star on the mound. Jeff Suppan did his best to stay in the moment. The right-hander was wearing his old No. 37 jersey and even got his old locker stall back after signing with the St. Louis Cardinals. Then he was a success in his comeback start for a franchise where he thrived earlier this decade, setting the tone for a 4-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night...
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Temporary power outage Tuesday in areas of Cape, Scott counties
(Local News ~ 06/16/10)
A storm that rolled through the Cape Girardeau area shortly after 2 p.m. Tuesday left hundreds of AmerenUE customers without power in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties, most for a brief period of time...
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Route H in Scott County reduced Thursday for shoulder repairs
(Local News ~ 06/16/10)
Route H in Scott County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction while Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform shoulder repairs from Highway 62 to Route HH. Weather permitting, work will be done from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday.
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Highway 72 in Madison County limited to one lane for repairs
(Local News ~ 06/16/10)
Highway 72 in Madison County will be reduced to one lane while Missouri Department of Transportation crews do ditching on the shoulders of the roadway from Cap America Drive to County Road 208. The work will take place from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. today.
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Highway 34 in Cape Girardeau County will be reduced for milling and pavement repairs
(Local News ~ 06/16/10)
Eastbound Highway 34 in Cape Girardeau County will be reduced to one lane while Missouri Department of Transportation crews mill and resurface the roadway from Interstate 55 to South County Park Drive. Work will be done from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today.
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Highway 25 in Cape Girardeau County reduced for culvert replacement
(Local News ~ 06/16/10)
Highway 25 in Cape Girardeau County at Jackson will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction while Lappe Contractor replaces a culvert. Weather permitting, the contractor will work daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. today through Friday.
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Route ZZ In Stoddard County reduced for pavement repairs
(Local News ~ 06/16/10)
Route ZZ in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane while Missouri Department of Transportation crews overlay the roadway between Highway 60 and Route H. The work will take place daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. today through June 24.
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Route B in Cape County reduced to one lane for bridge repairs
(Local News ~ 06/16/10)
Route B in Cape County will be reduced to one lane while Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform routine maintenance on a bridge over Apple Creek between Route KK and County Road 630 in Perry County. Crews will work from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily beginning today through June 17...
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Joan Turner
(Obituary ~ 06/16/10)
ANNA, Ill. -- Joan Turner, 71, of Anna died Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at her home. Crain Funeral Home in Anna is in charge of arrangements.
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Deere edges Connell by two strokes
(Community Sports ~ 06/16/10)
Evan Deere shot a 77 to defeat Corey Connell by two strokes in the boys 16 to 19 tour 18 holes division at the Gateway Junior PGA Series event Tuesday at Dalhousie Golf Course. John Gilmore and Travis Simmons tied for first in the 14 and 15 tour 18 holes division with 81s. Brady Dixon carded an 82 to finish in third...
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Summer Splendor
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/16/10)
These lilys have graced my summer garden. We can look forward to the surprise lilies later this season.
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Mothra
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/16/10)
This moth was on our deck late one June evening. It was approx. 8 inches wide from wingtip to wingtip. Beautiful shades of orange and red on the wings and body. It was nice to see an insect that wasn't trying to bite us for a change. Although, this one could probably take a chunk out of us if it wanted to...
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Missouri Highway Day Lily
(Submitted Story ~ 06/16/10)
A few years ago O. D. "Dave" Niswonger gave Southeast MO University 3000 of his original creation hybrid "Missouri Highway Day Lily" to celebrate LaSalle Avenue and East Main reuniting Cape Girardeau and Jackson at I-55 Exit 102. In the beginning it was three generations of the Niswonger family, Dave, his son John, and his grandson Joe, working the ground with a tiller in the hot sun...
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Delta 10U Fastpitch Softball
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/16/10)
Delta 10u Fastpitch Team; Good Job girls and Coaches on a great undefeatable season
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Humane Society Featured Pet
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/16/10)
Tinkerbell is a 6 year old spayed female. She is available for adoption at the HSSEMO (573)334-5837. To see more pets available for adoptin please visit us at semopets.org.
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Scott City High School
(Honor Roll ~ 06/16/10)
Scott City High School High Honor Roll 9th grade: Jessica Boswell, Ryan Brock, Julie Holder, Brooke McCulley, Lawrence Pender, Alexis Spriggs, Brianna Sykes. 10th grade: Lance Bollinger, Adam Bowers, Taylor Glueck, \Autumn Woods. 11th grade: Courtney Bentley, Amber Blattel, Zachary Bradshaw, Noah Crump, Brooke Dohogne, Miranda Foshee, Stacey Heisserer, Elyssa Irvin, Myriah Miller, Garett Schaefer, Michael Stepak...
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State unemployment rate dips to 9.3 percent in May
(Local News ~ 06/16/10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - A new report says Missouri's unemployment rate fell slightly last month while the state added 4,900 jobs. The Department of Economic Development said Monday that unemployment in Missouri stood at 9.3 percent in May, down from 9.5 percent in April. The state unemployment rate has hovered around 9.5 percent for the last year...
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Jackson Jr. Indians Win 1st Place at Show-Me Games
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/16/10)
The Jackson Jr. Indians football team, 10 Year Old Division, won first place at the Show-Me Games June 12-13 in Columbia, MO.
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Swim Meet
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/16/10)
This is a picture of my six year-old son, Trent Pruden, at his swim meet in Perryville last weekend.He swims for the Scott City Dolphins.
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Oil on Beach
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/16/10)
Oil on beach at Oskaloosa Island in Fort Walton/Destin Florida
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Francis graduates from Monmouth College
(Submitted Story ~ 06/16/10)
On May 16th, Lauren Francis, daughter of Bob and Pat Francis of Cape Girardeau, graduated from Monmouth College, cum laude, with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Lauren is currently attending Washington University in St. Louis's post-baccaluareate pre-med program in anticipation of attending medical school in the fall of 2011. Lauren is a 2006 graduate of St. Vincent's High School in Perryville...
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Kennett School Board recognizes superintendent, passes budget
(State News ~ 06/16/10)
KENNETT, Mo.--It was an evening to pause and pay tribute to others at the regular meeting of the Kennett School Board. Board President Matt Shetley honored superintendent Jerry Noble, who was attending his last school board meeting before stepping down at the end of this month...
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Relief reigns at Missouri with Big 12's survival
(College Sports ~ 06/16/10)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The historic rivalry with neighboring Kansas remains intact. Conference TV revenue is expected to soar. And the imminent departure of Nebraska and Colorado means a tougher basketball league top to bottom. The Big 12's survival after its dance with dissolution would appear to be cause for celebration at Missouri, which was in danger of being an unwanted spectator in the high-stakes game of conference musical chairs...
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Did someone say bacon?
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/16/10)
Jack is wondering where his treat is now that he has endured the bath.
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