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Opponent of Cape Girardeau's peripheral zoning request sets up Monday public meeting
(Local News ~ 11/14/10)
Peripheral zoning opponent Jim Goggin said his father was a horse dealer who always told him it was only a good deal if it benefits both parties. Goggin said he doesn't see how peripheral zoning around Cape Girardeau will benefit him and other property owners in the zone, and he is holding a public meeting Monday about the proposal.
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Southeast submits bid to host playoff football game
(Local News ~ 11/14/10)
Despite losing Saturday, Southeast Missouri State University's Redhawks football team is still expected to make the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs, which could mean an economic boost for Cape Girardeau if a playoff game is held here. Southeast's football team has never made the playoffs before...
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Community welcomes roller derby girls at first bout in Cape Girardeau
(Local News ~ 11/14/10)
If Jennifer Craig, also known as SK867-5309, and the rest of the Mississippi Mavens ended their first home scrimmage Friday without bruises, it'll be a shock to not only them, but also to the sold-out crowd of roller derby fans who showed up to cheer them on at the Arena Building...
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Cape Girardeau coffee shop cuts recorded music over licensing fee request
(Local News ~ 11/14/10)
If it's the lyrics of legend Bob Dylan or the melodies of pop-star Katy Perry you love to pair with your tall vanilla latte, you'll have to make sure you're the only one who can hear it when you're kicking back at Broadway Books & Roasting Co. in Cape Girardeau...
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Local medical professionals to help Jamaican village
(Local News ~ 11/14/10)
While the medical professionals and support staff of the Jamaican Christian Medical Mission give a lot to the impoverished residents of Carron Hall, Jamaica, they will tell you that they get back a lot.
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Cape Girardeau School District, community groups take on 90 percent graduation goal
(Local News ~ 11/14/10)
On an Indian summer afternoon on the south side of Cape Girardeau, the sun was warm, the leaves were ablaze in color and Malcolm Harris was going nowhere fast. The 19-year-old dropout smoked a cigarette as he sauntered along the sidewalk, heading back to his Bloomfield Street home. Harris, who said he dropped out of the Cape Girardeau Alternative Education Center, insists he'd love to go back -- but he can't. He has to work a full-time job, he said, to take care of his 5-month-old daughter...
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Blanchard Elementary reading program at front line to improve performance
(Local News ~ 11/14/10)
"Sam -- is -- mad!" Jacob Lutes loves explanation points. He understands they mean business! Jacob sounds out the words, deliberately at first but he's picking up speed. And when the exclamation points show up, his little voice rises with full inflection. "I -- am -- mad!" His eyes fixed on the big script and colorful pages of his book, Jacob reads...
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Southeast football team suffers heartbreaker at Jacksonville State
(College Sports ~ 11/14/10)
A 17-yard touchdown reception with 11 seconds left gave Jacksonville State a 29-27 win over the Redhawks on Saturday.
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Working the Plan, part 1: Cape Girardeau School District focused on improvement
(Local News ~ 11/14/10)
Editor's note: Beginning today, the Southeast Missourian in a four-part series examines the Cape Girardeau School District's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan, looking at what it will take to reach educational goals over the next five years and telling the stories of the people who stand to lose or gain in the pursuit of improvement. Series schedule:...
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Fall Fun
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/14/10)
My grandson,Tyson Underwood, enjoying himself in the fall leaves
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The Bill Emerson Bridge
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/14/10)
This is the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge in Cape Girardeau.This is taken at The River Campus.It was a tough picture to get,buyt I got it.
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A Full Hibiscus
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/14/10)
This is a hibiscus plant. it stands 4 foot tall in my backyard.This is a red one,but they come in orange and yellow.In full bloom They are about 4 inches wide.
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The Beautiful Butterfly
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/14/10)
We went to the Butterfly House in St.Louis Missouri.I only use a cannon powershot as my camera, but i really know how to use that camera.
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Standing Guard
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/14/10)
A Blue Heron stand guard over the Robert Delany Conservation Area at dusk.
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American Eagles
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/14/10)
We spotted these American Eagles on our way to Giant City State Park in Illinois.
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looking for Fall
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/14/10)
Bailey and Carter looking around at all the changes Fall brings. Carter is still not sure what happened to all the grass and leaves.
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Pretty Flowers
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/14/10)
This is a set of flowers in my grandma's backyard
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Frohna Mill being demolished
(Submitted Photo ~ 11/14/10)
A flour mill and feed store built in Frohna in 1863 is being demolished. If you'd like to see other photos of the building, follow this link: http://www.capecentralhigh.com/cape-photos/frohna-mill-being-razed/
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Back-yard chickens on acid;
(Submitted Story ~ 11/14/10)
The true "acid test" per the definition, "a rigorous and conclusive test to establish worth or value" would not ask if I WANTED to live next to someone who had chickens. As has been mentioned elsewhere Mr. Sparks has had his chickens since 2003. I have been his neighbour since 2005. No mayhem has resulted from Mr. Sparks obviously clandestine "egg farm." As a matter of fact I stopped by to see for myself the other day...
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Two charged with spotlighting deer in Scott County
(Local News ~ 11/14/10)
Two people were arrested Thursday in Scott County and charged with spotlighting deer following a night patrol by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Following the arrests, conservation agents said, the subjects admitted trying to locate and poach deer as well as taking a raccoon out of season...
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Results of youth substance abuse survey to be discussed at town hall meetings
(Local News ~ 11/14/10)
The Community Caring Council hopes to engage communities throughout Cape Girardeau County at four town hall meetings this month in which the organization will reveal the results of a survey about where area youths get alcohol, tobacco and illegal drugs.
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Radetic - Collier
(Wedding ~ 11/14/10)
Katie Radetic and Aaron Collier were married July 31, 2010, at Cape County Park South. Rich Summers performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Jane Radetic of Cape Girardeau. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Leimbach of Fruitland and Mr. and Mrs. Leanis Collier of Jackson...
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Hendrickson - Wagner
(Wedding ~ 11/14/10)
Amanda Jo Hendrickson and Tyler Gene Wagner exchanged wedding vows Sept. 4, 2010, at Calvary Temple in Fredericktown, Mo. Carl Curenton and Diana Cook performed the ceremony. Music was by J.D. Wagner of Marquand, Mo., uncle of the groom. The bride is the daughter of Mitch and Gail Nanney of Marble Hill, Mo., and Rusty and Betty Hendrickson of Cape Girardeau. The groom is the son of Terry and Teena Wagner of Marquand...
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Ostendorf - Simmons
(Wedding ~ 11/14/10)
Whitney Susanne Ostendorf and Trey James David Simmons III were united in marriage Sept. 18, 2010, at St. Denis Catholic Church in Benton, Mo. The Rev. Michael Casteel performed the ceremony. Organist was Angela Klueppel of Benton, trumpeter was Matt Martin, and soloists were Heather Weimer of Jackson, and James Simmons, father of the groom...
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Watkins - Meystedt
(Engagement ~ 11/14/10)
David and Kathy Watkins of Oran, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Suzanne Watkins, to Joshua Paul Meystedt, both of Columbia, Mo. He is the son of Lisa and Barry Scroggins of Jackson and Jeff Meystedt of Oran. Watkins is a 2006 graduate of Scott City High School, and a 2009 graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism. She expects to receive a juris doctorate from the University of Missouri School of Law in May 2012...
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Green - 33 Years
(Anniversary ~ 11/14/10)
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Green of Jackson celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary with a dinner Friday. Green and Gretchen Zuhr were married Nov. 12, 1977, in Las Vegas, Nev. The couple has four children, Mike and David Kelley of California, Kim Kuna of Arkansas, and Kevin Green of Arizona. They have three grandchildren, Shawn Kelley, Christine Troxler and Jamie Fishkin; and two great-grandchildren, Adison Kelley and Jax Troxler...
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School menus Nov. 15-19
(Menus ~ 11/14/10)
Cape Girardeau Elementary MONDAY--Chicken nuggets or ham & cheese on bun, chicken & herb rice, mixed fruit cup, pudding. TUESDAY--Breaded fish sticks or turkey & cheese on bun, potato wedges with cheese, peaches. WEDNESDAY--Turkey & gravy or ham & cheese sandwich, whipped potatoes, gravy, green beans, wheat hot roll, Krispy Kreem wafer cookie...
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State leadership
(Editorial ~ 11/14/10)
Southeast Missouri has had its fair share of leaders in state government over the past several years. When the Missouri Legislature convenes in January, our part of the state will once again be well represented. The Missouri Senate elected Sen. Rob Mayer, R-Dexter, to president pro tem, the top position in the chamber. Mayer, who represents the 25th District, was first elected to the Senate in 2004 and again in 2008. He previously served two terms in the Missouri House of Representatives...
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Brides more than invite family, they involve them on wedding day
(Community ~ 11/14/10)
As a baby sitter and church school teacher, Liliana Galicia had no qualms about having children attend her September wedding. In fact, Galicia, a 20-something from New Rochelle, N.Y., embraced the idea, incorporating about 40 young guests, mostly relatives, in the festivities. Kids -- who ranged from 2 weeks old to 15 -- got pizza, crayons and crafts, and many of them got a spot in the wedding party to boot...
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Foster parents turn full-time when two boys arrive
(Community ~ 11/14/10)
Editor's note: This is the ninth in a series of articles from the Dexter Daily Statesman focusing on special needs of special children. By NOREEN HYSLOP Dexter Daily Statesman It takes dedication, patience, commitment, and most importantly, a lot of love, to be a foster parent. Greg and Zenita Smith of rural Dexter have those qualities and more...
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A helpful nuisance
(Column ~ 11/14/10)
In the early 1980s, the U.S. Department of Agriculture claimed to have established the Japanese ladybug into the North American landscape after decades of attempts. Japanese ladybugs eat aphids, which had been causing large crop losses for American pecan and soybean growers...
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Friends of Saint Francis donate to medical center
(Community ~ 11/14/10)
The Friends of Saint Francis recently presented Saint Francis Medical Center with a $175,000 check during the organization's annual banquet. The donation will go toward the support of the construction of the Pediatric Rooftop Garden at Saint Francis. Linda Decker, executive director of Saint Francis Foundation, accepted the donation from Michele Litzelfelner, president of The Friends board of directors...
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Mission Continues donates to the VA
(Community ~ 11/14/10)
The Mission Continues recently made a donation to the VA Medical Center for the annual Sweat with the Vets 5K Run 1 Mile Walk and Roll. The event began with a competitive race followed by a mile run-walk-roll. Fifty runners and walkers and five veterans from the VA Community Living Center participated. ...
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Christ is with you always, be ready when he appears
(Column ~ 11/14/10)
One of Harry Truman's biographers tells a story about him that seems directly in line with the legend. That is, the legend of an uncomplicated family man who would rise to become leader of the free world. Bess Truman, his wife, loathed Washington. She eschewed social engagements and disliked meeting with the press. ...
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Why another ordinance?
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/14/10)
I believe the Cape Girardeau City Council is ignoring a simple acid test regarding the proposed ordinance that would allow residents to have chickens: Would any of them want to live next door to a chicken coop? Apparently three do not since they voted against the ordinance in its first reading. ...
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American Education Week
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/14/10)
The 89th annual American Education Week will be celebrated Nov. 14 to 20. The week is designed to spotlight the importance of public education. We are fortunate to have quality public schools in Southeast Missouri. These public schools have excellent teachers, support staff, and administrators who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our students...
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Speak Out 11/14/10
(Speak Out ~ 11/14/10)
YOU can't fool all the people all the time. Unfortunately, nowadays, you can fool enough of the people enough of the time. DEMOCRATS are still missing the point. We don't want to work with them. We have the House, and now we want them out of the Senate and the White House...
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Southeast Theatre and Dance
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/14/10)
Thank you to the Cape Girardeau community for turning out and enjoying a preview of our upcoming Fall for Dance Concert (Dec. 2 to 4) at last week's First Friday Open Rehearsal in the River Campus Dance Studio. The Southeast Missouri State University Theatre and Dance Department is bringing its own starring "team" to the Bedell Performance Hall in less than one month, and if you haven't seen how much virtuosity Southeast's "players" have in the dance program, with greater commitment, depth and strength than ever, you ain't seen nothin' yet. ...
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Election, socialism and health care
(Column ~ 11/14/10)
The Missouri Senate has more than the two-thirds vote for the Republicans to override a veto by Gov. Jay Nixon. The Republican margin in the House is only two or three votes short of the two-thirds vote required. Should be an interesting year -- especially with the redistricting of our congressional delegation on the agenda (anticipating a projected loss of one congressman when the census report comes out)...
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Club news 11/14/10
(Community News ~ 11/14/10)
St. Mary Council of Catholic Women met on Oct. 20 in the Huels room. Becky McLean led the praying of the rosary. Pat Eftink distributed copies of the treasurer's report. The Mass for Life will be held at 4 p.m. today with a reception to follow. Eftinnk brought attention to Sister Lucille Zerr needing her windows cleaned. Vicki Raines said Notre Dame Regional High School students could do this as a service project...
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Prayer 11/14/10
(Prayer ~ 11/14/10)
Lord Jesus, I will praise your name in song and glorify you with thanksgiving. Amen.
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Pobst - 50 Years
(Anniversary ~ 11/14/10)
ORAN, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Pobst of Oran celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner Oct. 2, 2010, at the home of their daughter and son-in-law. Pobst and Verleen Jackson were married Oct. 8, 1960, at Guardian Angel Church, by the Rev. A.J. Poepsel...
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Mueller - 50 Years
(Anniversary ~ 11/14/10)
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Mueller of Millersville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner reception Oct. 9, 2010, at Jackson Senior Center. Hosts were their children and grandchildren. Mueller and Judy Miller were married Oct. 8, 1960, at Timothy Lutheran Church in St. Louis, by the Rev. John Kucera...
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Remember that the middle matters
(Column ~ 11/14/10)
My wife and I had a garage sale a few weeks ago. To be honest, my wife had a garage sale and I moved stuff around and set up tables. A gentleman from Jamaica came to our sale. He shared with me in a classic Jamaican accent that he could not wait to get back home. He said the dying trees and cold were depressing him, and he wanted to get out of here...
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Good deed of the week 11/14/10
(Community ~ 11/14/10)
Members of Notre Dame Regional High School's drama groups, Backstage Blue and Thespian Honor Society deliver 3,300 pounds of food to Sister Lucille Zerr at the Catholic Social Ministry Food Pantry in Cape Girardeau. They collected the food from Notre Dame students on Oct. ...
- Adopy Pevely (Community ~ 11/14/10)
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Woman honored for Relay for Life efforts
(Community ~ 11/14/10)
Cape Girardeau resident Priscilla Mabuce was recently recognized at the Heroes of Hope Awards in which 27 cancer survivors and caregivers were honored for their involvement with Relay For Life. Mabuce was selected as the Hero of Hope for the Southern Missouri region of the division. ...
- Adopt Molly (Community ~ 11/14/10)
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Losing a beloved pet causes grief, questions for owners
(Community ~ 11/14/10)
LOS ANGELES -- Jane Shaw called Jake her angel dog. Jake saw her through vet school, through her father's death, through a divorce and into private practice. He even did therapy work.
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Scott County 4-H members receive awards
(Community ~ 11/14/10)
Scott County 4-H members, from left, Allison Seiler, Hannah Duenne and Kinsey Pratt received ribbons from their competition in the air rifle and small-bore rifle disciplines at the 2010 State 4-H Shooting Sports competition earlier this year. Duenne finished in second place in the Junior Rifle Aperture and received a blue ribbon in Junior Pellet Aperture. ...
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Cape Girardeau library helps consumers download e-books
(Community ~ 11/14/10)
Individuals owning an e-reader or audio device may now access a new and free method of uploading books with the Overdrive Program offered by the Cape Girardeau Public Library. Along with the Cape library, nine other Missouri libraries have teamed up to purchase Missouri Libraries 2 Go, an online means of checking out e-books and audios offered through the Overdrive Program...
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Terrier trees mountain lion
(National News ~ 11/14/10)
COLMAN, S.D. -- A 150-pound mountain lion was no match for a squirrel-chasing terrier on a farm in eastern South Dakota. Jack the Jack Russell weighs only 17 pounds, and yet he managed to trap the cougar up a tree Tuesday. Jack's owner, Chad Strenge, told The Argus Leader the dog "trees cats all the time," and that the plucky terrier probably "figured it was just a cat."...
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Catholic bishops hold conference to teach exorcism
(National News ~ 11/14/10)
NEW YORK -- Citing a shortage of priests who can perform the rite, the nation's Roman Catholic bishops are holding a conference on how to conduct exorcisms. The two-day training, which ended Saturday in Baltimore, outlined the scriptural basis of evil, instructed clergy on evaluating whether a person is truly possessed, and reviewed the prayers and rituals that comprise an exorcism. ...
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Mo. gov. bags 8-point buck, donates meat
(State News ~ 11/14/10)
KAHOKA, Mo. -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has shot an eight-point buck, and is donating the meat to an area food bank. Nixon's office said in a news release that the governor killed the buck Saturday while hunting in Clark County in northeast Missouri...
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Freshmen arrive for crash course on Congress
(National News ~ 11/14/10)
WASHINGTON -- Where to live? Whom to hire? What's a voting card? And where are the bathrooms? More than 90 members of Congress arrive in Washington this week for the first time since winning election, trading the loftiness of campaign speeches for mundane lessons in how to do their new jobs...
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White House moves to break impasse on arms pact
(National News ~ 11/14/10)
WASHINGTON -- In a bid to win approval of a nuclear arms control treaty with Russia before newly energized Republicans increase their clout in the Senate, the Obama administration is offering to add billions of dollars in funding for the U.S. nuclear arsenal...
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Paul Ford
(Obituary ~ 11/14/10)
Paul O. Ford, 91, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, at The Lutheran Home. He was born Sept. 30, 1919, in Bell City, Mo., to Amzie and Marget Stewart Ford. He and Mildred Ramsey Ford were married April 13, 1942, at Jackson. She passed away Aug. 3, 2007...
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Wesley Farrow
(Obituary ~ 11/14/10)
Wesley Ward Farrow, Sr., 87, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at Southeast Hospital. He was born July 23, 1923, in Cape Girardeau to Edward and Valeoda Ward Farrow. He was a lifelong logger, timber cutter and entrepreneur. Wesley was married four times. He married Florence Nolan. He and Florence had four children: Dean, who preceded him in death in 1978, Gene, Wesley Jr. "Junior" and a daughter, Diane Hunze, all of Cape Girardeau...
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Charles Clippard
(Obituary ~ 11/14/10)
Charles Richard Clippard, 85, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at the Missouri Veterans Home. He was born June 29, 1925, in Cape Girardeau, to Charles Noble and Eva Ulla Braden Clippard. Charles was a graduate of Central High School and Southeast Missouri State University with a B.A. in social science and history...
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Norma Corse
(Obituary ~ 11/14/10)
Norma Leola Corse, 80, of Jackson died Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, at Jackson Manor. She was born July 14, 1930, in Neely's Landing to John M. and Maude Sides Ackman. She and Fred Robert Corse were married July 27, 1947, at Oriole. He passed away Sept. 17, 1968...
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Glenda Newton
(Obituary ~ 11/14/10)
Glenda D. Newton, 48, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born Nov. 14, 1961, in Gulfport, Miss., to H.W. and Ruth Sanford Boydd. Survivors include sons Michael Smith of Burfordville, David Smith and Christopher Smith of Cape Girardeau; daughters Brandie Smith and Susan Smith of Cape Girardeau; sisters Donna Clark and Linda Clubb of Spring, Texas, Brenda Street of Lake Providence, La.; and eight grandchildren...
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Delos Sebaugh
(Obituary ~ 11/14/10)
Delos Sebaugh, age 102, of Glasgow, Ky., formerly of Daisy, passed away Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. He had resided with his daughter for the past three years in Park City, Ky. He was born Sept. 18, 1908, in Sedgewickville, Mo., son of Vivian and Sarah Propst Sebaugh. He and Elva Friese were married June 2, 1935; she passed away May 31, 1985. On June 21, 1987, he married Ruby Isley Sebaugh; she passed away Feb. 4, 2001...
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Aubrey Beene
(Obituary ~ 11/14/10)
OLIVE BRANCH, Ill. -- Aubrey Wilton Beene, Sr., 74 of Olive Branch passed away Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, at his residence. Visitation will be after 10 a.m. Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home in Tamms, Ill. A graveside funeral services will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the Mound City National Cemetery...
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Out of the past 11/14/10
(Out of the Past ~ 11/14/10)
Southeast Missouri Hospital plans to open an outreach facility at Doctors Park and provide shuttle service between the park and the hospital on Lacey Street; the facility, which is scheduled to open the first week of January, will occupy 37 Doctors Park, formerly the location of Broadway's Park Pharmacy...
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Tony Hatton
(Obituary ~ 11/14/10)
Tony Levaughn Hatton, 61, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at Heartland Care and Rehab in Cape Girardeau. There will be no services. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Johnny Cureton
(Obituary ~ 11/14/10)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Johnny William Cureton, 62, of Marble Hill died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Hutchings Funeral Chapel in Marble Hill. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., with burial in Old Union Cemetery near Bessville, Mo...
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No pink slip for Homer: Fox renews 'The Simpsons' for 23rd season
(Entertainment ~ 11/14/10)
NEW YORK -- Raise a can of Duff beer! Fox network says "The Simpsons" will be back next fall for its 23rd season. Fox said that will bring the animated series episode total to 515. "The Simpsons" is the longest-running comedy in TV history. The network announced the renewal last week...
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Jackson fire report 11/14/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/14/10)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Thursday:...
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I-55 in Perry County reduced this week
(Local News ~ 11/14/10)
Northbound Interstate 55 two miles north of Highway 51 in Perry County to the Ste. Genevieve County line will be reduced to one lane while MoDOT crews perform concrete repairs. Weather permitting, traffic will be reduced to one lane beginning at 10 a.m. Monday and will reopen at about 4 p.m. Friday. The work zone will be marked with signs. For more information, contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MODOT...
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Route J reduced to one lane for road repairs
(Local News ~ 11/14/10)
Route J in Perry and Cape Girardeau counties will be reduced to one lane while MoDOT crews patch the roadway. Weather permitting, the work will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday. The work zone will be marked with signs. For more information, contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MODOT...
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Cape Girardeau police report 11/14/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/14/10)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWIs Property damage DWI...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 11/14/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/14/10)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Thursday:...
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49ers prepare to chase Rams in NFC West race
(Professional Sports ~ 11/14/10)
SAN FRANCISCO -- Sam Bradford already resembles the franchise savior Alex Smith never became just halfway through Bradford's first NFL season. Both quarterbacks are No. 1 overall draft picks, Smith going to San Francisco five seasons before the rookie Bradford went to St. Louis. Both joined terrible teams -- the 49ers were 2-14 before Smith's arrival, and the Rams won just six games in the past three seasons before picking Bradford...
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Whitney's hat trick too much for Blues
(Professional Sports ~ 11/14/10)
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Ray Whitney's first goal of the season was only the start of his offensive flurry. Whitney had a hat trick and matched his career high with five points, leading the Phoenix Coyotes to a 5-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night...
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Gabbert rebounds to lead Tigers past Kansas State
(College Sports ~ 11/14/10)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Blaine Gabbert got a pep talk from his coach, who reminded him of his starring role in a victory that knocked Oklahoma out of the BCS lead a few weeks ago. Then he broke out of his slump. Gabbert accounted for three touchdowns in a strong bounce-back effort, and No. 20 Missouri made just as many big plays on defense in a 38-28 victory over error-prone Kansas State in its home finale Saturday...
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Southeast football players focus on likely playoff berth after loss
(College Sports ~ 11/14/10)
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -- It was somewhat difficult to put things into perspective after such a gut-wrenching loss. But Southeast Missouri State's players and coaches were fairly able to do just that following Saturday's 29-27 setback at Jacksonville State that snapped the Redhawks' nine-game winning streak...
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Roberts' hot shooting helps Southeast women earn split
(College Sports ~ 11/14/10)
The Southeast Missouri State women's basketball team opened its season by splitting a pair of games at the Ole Miss Classic in Oxford, Miss. Southeast beat Jackson State 55-37 in Saturday's third-place game at the four-team event. That came after Sam Houston State knocked off the Redhawks 60-51 in Friday's opening round...
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Redhawks drop men's basketball opener
(College Sports ~ 11/14/10)
The Southeast Missouri State men's basketball team couldn't keep up with Alabama-Birmingham during Saturday night's season opener for both squads. UAB built a 19-point halftime lead and coasted to a 78-56 victory in Birmingham, Ala. The Blazers, who went 25-9 last year, scored the game's first four points. Southeast pulled into a 4-4 tie but UAB used a 7-0 run to take control, and the Blazers never looked back...
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Notre Dame offense struggles in boys soccer quarters
(High School Sports ~ 11/14/10)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Mary's Dragons wasted little time asserting their dominance Saturday. By the time the smoke cleared from the first 15 minutes, the Notre Dame Bulldogs needed a miracle. They didn't get it and their run at a fifth consecutive final four ended with a 5-1 loss to the Dragons in their Class 2 boys soccer state quarterfinal...
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Jackson trips in boys soccer quarterfinal
(High School Sports ~ 11/14/10)
The Jackson boys soccer team overcame one giant hurdle this season when it won its sectional playoff game for the first time. Leaping the next hurdle will have to wait at least one more year. The Indians lost to Saint Louis University High 4-1 in Saturday's Class 3 state quarterfinals...
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Four swim to all-state honors at state meet
(High School Sports ~ 11/14/10)
The big piece of chocolate cake was well-deserved for Central junior Jordan Gramling. Gramling finished in the top eight in the state in two events to earn two all-state honors at Saturday's state swimming meet in St. Peters, Mo. "It felt really good," Gramling said. "I exceeded my goals by quite a bit, actually. My goals were really, really low for what I actually achieved today."...
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Technology turns the page: A guide to e-readers
(Community ~ 11/14/10)
For individuals searching for the ideal Christmas gift for all ages, an e-reader may be the perfect solution. The new generation of reading with e-books has swept retail stores by storm in recent years and downloads have outnumbered sales of traditional books on numerous occasions...
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Pet of the Week
(Community ~ 11/14/10)
Pet name: Annabelle Owner: Abbey Holder Favorite activity: Posing and looking pretty. ...
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