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Rain dampens police shooting protests in Missouri
(State News ~ 10/10/14)
CLAYTON, Mo. -- A cold, steady rain dampened the start of widespread weekend protests over the two-month-old death of Michael Brown and other fatal police shootings in the St. Louis area and elsewhere that demonstrators say are racially motivated...
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Speak Out 10/10/14
(Speak Out ~ 10/10/14)
I gave two years of my life during the Korean Conflict and used my Paper Service Card for veterans' discounts for years. Now, stores want photo I.D. cards. While in Poplar Bluff recently, I went to the V.A. hospital to get a card. They won't give me one unless I join all their programs. I don't want or need any of the V.A. services. I thought they were to help us veterans. Bah-humbug. Kick them all out. Now where do I go to get something?...
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Notre Dame softball team blanks Perryville in district semis
(High School Sports ~ 10/10/14)
Nikki Peters' no-hitter was broken up in the final inning, but the senior finished her complete-game shutout game with nine strikeouts and two walks as the top-seeded Bulldogs defeated the fourth-seeded Perryville Pirates 7-0 on Thursday to advance to their fifth consecutive Class 3 District 1 softball championship game at Notre Dame Regional High School.
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State senator wants federal probe of St. Louis shooting
(State News ~ 10/10/14)
ST. LOUIS -- A state senator and other black leaders Thursday called for the Justice Department to investigate the fatal shooting of a black 18-year-old by a white St. Louis police officer, an incident some protesters are likening to the death of Michael Brown in nearby Ferguson, Missouri...
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Caution advised with picking 'pink' charities
(Local News ~ 10/10/14)
Amid the sea of Breast Cancer Awareness Month fundraisers, experts warn some opportunists may seek to convert pink ribbons to greenbacks. "Whenever there's any major fundraising thing going on, there's always scammers," said Cpl. Darin Hickey, public information officer for the Cape Girardeau Police Department...
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State benefits extended to gay spouses
(State News ~ 10/10/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri's main health-care and retirement plans are expanding benefits to same-sex spouses after a recent court ruling requiring the state to recognize gay marriages performed elsewhere. The decisions about state benefits come as Republican legislative leaders on Thursday continued to criticize Democratic Attorney General Chris Koster for not aggressively defending the state's constitutional prohibition on gay marriage...
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Rep. Hodges pleads guilty to DWIs
(State News ~ 10/10/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A Southeast Missouri lawmaker said he pleaded guilty Thursday to two drunken driving charges and was sentenced to probation for incidents he acknowledged showed "bad judgment." Democratic state Rep. Steve Hodges, of East Prairie, Missouri faced two charges of driving while intoxicated after being picked up by a Jefferson City police officer in February and by a Cole County sheriff's deputy in April -- both while in central Missouri for the legislative session...
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Humane Society celebrates program's first year with picnic
(Local News ~ 10/10/14)
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Ashley Hampton, an intern with the Family Counseling Center, Inc., takes a selfie with Spooky, an 11-year-old Pomeranian mix during the Human Society of Southeast Missouri's picnic to celebrate the first year success of PUPS, Puppies Uniting People Successfully. ...
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Portageville upsets Kelly in district softball final
(High School Sports ~ 10/10/14)
Portageville upset Kelly 2-0 for its first district softball title in school history. The Hawks had reached the final four the previous two seasons.
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River Campus season set for range of arts
(Local News ~ 10/10/14)
From flying acrobats to heartless assassins to a symphonic take on the "Star Wars Suite," the 2014-2015 season promises opportunities to discover a new side of Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. This is its eighth season, which includes musical and theatrical performances from students and faculty in the departments of Music, and Theatre and Dance, as well as guest artists and professional touring acts...
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Pink up Cape
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/10/14)
This is the Queen of the Mississippi with the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge in the background, it is pink for breast cancer awareness month.
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Fresenius Medical Care Hosts Open House At New Sikeston Dialysis Facility
(Submitted Story ~ 10/10/14)
Fresenius Medical Care North America, the nation's leading network of dialysis facilities, invites the community to attend an Open House celebration on October 23 at its new dialysis clinic in Sikeston. The facility will enable Fresenius Medical Care's local team of expert medical professionals to better serve the area's growing dialysis community...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 10/10/14)
Today is Friday, Oct. 10, the 283rd day of 2014. There are 82 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 10, 1964, the Summer Olympics were opened in Tokyo by Japanese Emperor Hirohito; it was the first time the games were held in Asia...
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U.S. strategy in Iraq, Syria
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/10/14)
This is a comment on the op-ed piece by Jack Dragoni which appeared in the Oct. 3 Southeast Missourian. Mr. Dragoni expressed the point of view that air attacks alone would not defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). He further opined that the ground forces which take advantage of these air attacks to fight ISIS should be composed of troops from the Middle Eastern countries which have the most to lose from the existence of the Islamic State...
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Redhawks football off to impressive start
(Editorial ~ 10/10/14)
It's impressive -- the start that coach Tom Matukewicz and the Southeast Missouri State football team have had so far this season. The team is 4-2 overall and 2-0 in the Ohio Valley Conference. They defeated two ranked programs in No. 3 Southeastern Louisiana and then No. ...
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This is why we stay home most of the time
(Column ~ 10/10/14)
There's not much I can say for air travel these days that's good. Yes, airplanes get you there fast. And that's about it. My wife and I recently returned from a week in Seattle that included a drive to Portland for a wedding and a drive back to Seattle. Thank goodness Alaska Air has a nonstop flight from St. Louis to Seattle and home again...
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‘The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry' by Gabrielle Zevin
(Community ~ 10/10/14)
This is another of my favorite type of reads: Well-written, quirky characters, heartwarming, with the nice addition of book suggestions to begin each chapter. A.J. Fikry is a recently widowed bookstore owner who is in a mentally dark place at the beginning of the book, and then three important things happen: A treasured valuable book is stolen from his apartment, a baby girl is left in the back of his store and a new salesperson, a woman, enters his life. ...
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Acting Out! to perform ‘Night of the Living Dead'
(Entertainment ~ 10/10/14)
Heart beating uncontrollably and panting to catch her breath, Barbara stands in shock in the middle of an abandoned rural farmhouse. This is the only shelter she could find to protect herself from the zombies awaiting outside. Panicked and frightened, Barbara finds six other people hiding inside the house. She realizes that some way, somehow they will have to fight for their survival against these creatures. End scene...
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Best Bet 10/10/14: 'Gone Girl' presentation
(Entertainment ~ 10/10/14)
Dr. Jim Dufek, Southeast Missouri State Univeristy professor of mass media who served as de facto liaison to the "Gone Girl" production team, will speak about the filming of movie at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Cape River Heritage Museum. The event is free and open to the public. The museum is at 538 Independence in Cape Girardeau. More information is available by calling 573-334-0405...
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Cases show even Supreme Court justices can goof
(National News ~ 10/10/14)
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court's mishandling of big news this week about same-sex marriage was a reminder: Even the justices put their robes on one arm at a time. Developments on an issue moving at warp speed through the legal system already were confusing. ...
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Flavors fuel food industry, but they remain a mystery
(National News ~ 10/10/14)
NEW YORK -- They help give Coke its distinctive bite and Doritos its cheesy kick. But the artificial and natural flavors used to rev up the taste of processed foods remain a mystery to most Americans. "Artificial and natural flavors" have become common terms on food labels, helping create vivid tastes that would otherwise be lost in production. As the science behind them advances, however, some are calling for greater transparency about their safety and ingredients...
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Elation comes as gay couples marry in Las Vegas
(National News ~ 10/10/14)
LAS VEGAS -- Gay couples began getting married Thursday in Las Vegas -- the self-proclaimed marriage capital of the world -- ending a legal fight that had kept them waiting for days. Thomas Topovski cried as the Clark County clerk announced to cheers that marriage licenses would be issued. He and Jefferson Ruck, his partner of 14 years, returned Thursday for their marriage license after standing in line for hours the day before...
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Green Day, Sting, Bill Withers nominated for rock hall
(Entertainment ~ 10/10/14)
NEW YORK -- The punk trio Green Day, the short-lived British band The Smiths, "Lean on Me" singer Bill Withers and Sting are among the first-time nominees for enshrinement in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Six of the 15 nominees for the hall's Class of 2015 announced Thursday are on the ballot for the first time. More than 700 artists and other members of the music community will vote on the inductees, with the results announced in December...
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Female-led 'Ghostbusters' coming
(Entertainment ~ 10/10/14)
NEW YORK -- After years of rumors, there are plans for a new "Ghostbusters," and it will be led by a female cast. "Bridesmaids" filmmaker Paul Feig said he will direct a reboot of the ghost-fighting comedy starring, as he said on Twitter, "hilarious women." Feig will direct the film for Sony...
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Actor Collins has scenes cut from 'Scandal' series
(Entertainment ~ 10/10/14)
NEW YORK -- Actor Stephen Collins' real-life scandal has cost him a role on "Scandal." ABC said Thursday that Collins, who was supposed to repeat a one-time role as a television anchorman on the hit Thursday drama, will have his scenes eliminated. The network said it isn't clear how the episode will be rewritten. It was scheduled to air later this season...
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Health agencies seek release of money
(State News ~ 10/10/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- After not receiving $3.3 million for public health projects promised in the state budget, county health departments across Missouri are asking Gov. Jay Nixon to release the funds. Cole County Health Department director Kristi Campbell said local public health agencies had planned to receive $2.3 million plus an extra $1 million from the Legislature, but got nothing. The health department funding is part of $840 million being withheld from the state budget...
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Dam's rating goes from worst to best
(Local News ~ 10/10/14)
PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Clearwater Dam has become the first project in the nation to go from the highest risk of failure to the lowest held by American dams. The Piedmont structure now is a model for future dam repairs, after 12 years and more than $210 million of work, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
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Southeast career fair draws 300
(Local News ~ 10/10/14)
To help connect more employers and possible job candidates, Southeast Missouri State University on Thursday held its first fall Career and Internship Fair. At the Student Recreation Center-North, the event attracted 87 employers and more than 300 students...
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From the editor
(Community ~ 10/10/14)
When a co-worker told me about the new life review program at Southeast Hospice, it hit close to home. I have not yet had a family member in hospice, but I did a few family history and life review projects for my sociology courses in college. During my junior year, I interviewed my grandparents on both sides of the family. ...
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A look back
(Community ~ 10/10/14)
This early photograph by G.D. Fronabarger shows adults playing a ballgame at Dennis Scivally Park in Cape Girardeau. The date is unknown. Frony began taking pictures for the Southeast Missourian in the middle 1930s. From the Southeast Missourian, Dec. ...
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Jesse Williams
(Obituary ~ 10/10/14)
Jesse D. Williams, 81, of Jackson passed away Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, in Cape Girardeau. He was born Sept. 9, 1933, in Paragould, Arkansas, son of Robert and Willowdean Rogers Williams. He and Delpha Rogers were married April 7, 1956, in Flint, Michigan...
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Steven Barry
(Obituary ~ 10/10/14)
Steven Barry, 43, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, at his home. He was born Dec. 23, 1970, in Houlton, Maine, to James L. and Constance Eleanor Reece Barry. Steven attended Trinity Grace Chapel in Jackson. He worked for the City of Cape Girardeau several years, and was currently employed at C and H Properties. ...
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Randy Morse
(Obituary ~ 10/10/14)
Randy William Morse, 66, of Cape Girardeau left this part of his life Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014, while resting comfortably at his home waiting for the Cardinals game to start. He was happy and he was loved, and his passing will change neither of those things...
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Jerry Bolen
(Obituary ~ 10/10/14)
Jerry Bolen, 73, of De Soto, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, at his home. He was born July 5, 1941, in Morehouse, Missouri, to George Woodrow and Ollie Olline Becker Bolen. He and June Hardwick were married June 16, 1962, in Cape Girardeau...
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Charlcie White
(Obituary ~ 10/10/14)
Charlcie Loretta White, 87, of Bethalto, Illinois, formerly of Scott City died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, at Bethalto Care Center. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City is in charge of arrangements.
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Minnie Dietiker
(Obituary ~ 10/10/14)
Minnie Mae Dietiker, 80, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, at her home. Arrangements are incomplete at Ford and Sons Funeral Home.
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Out of the past 10/10/14
(Out of the Past ~ 10/10/14)
Both abortion-rights activist Sarah Weddington and conservative political leader Phyllis Schlafly land verbal blows at a debate at the Show Me Center; there is no knockout punch, however, as the two debate the controversial issue of abortion. The cornerstone is in place at the site of the new Miltenberger and Willing (M&W) plant, to be built across from Procter & Gamble; the cornerstone ceremony was held yesterday for the 147,000-square-foot facility...
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Kelso School Board minutes
(Local News ~ 10/10/14)
Oct. 7 Superintendent's report...
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Jackson fire report 10/10/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/10/14)
*** JACKSON The Jackson Fire Department responded to the following call Wednesday: * A medical assist on Broadridge Drive.
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Falling for fall: A guide to October festivals in Southeast Missouri
(Community ~ 10/10/14)
Dexter Fall Festival Between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, come to Stoddard Street in Dexter, Missouri, for a day of fun activities. Craft and food vendors will be there to welcome the public, and Rainbow Rentals will have blow-up bounce houses for children to play. There will be pumpkin painting, among other games. A chicken scratch game will take place at 3 p.m., offering additional fun for the youngest festival-goers...
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Two arrested after burglary investigation
(Local News ~ 10/10/14)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Two Wyatt, Missouri, men face felony charges after a burglary investigation by the Mississippi County Sheriff's Department. Nicholas Wayne Riley, 20, is charged with felony burglary in the first degree, punishable upon conviction of up to 15 years in the Department of Corrections; two felony counts of theft/stealing a firearm; and felony of property damage. His bond has been set at $50,000...
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Artifacts 10/10/14
(Entertainment ~ 10/10/14)
The Cape Friends of Traditional Music and Dance will hold a contra dance from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Christ Episcopal Church in Cape Girardeau. All moves of the dance will be taught, with a free session for beginners to be held before the dance from 6:45 to 7 p.m. A donation of $1 or $5 is requested for students. Call John or Kathy Coffman for more information at 334-4706...
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Additional arrests made for robbery
(Local News ~ 10/10/14)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- The Sikeston Department of Public Safety has made additional arrests and may make more for an armed robbery. Investigators have arrested two juveniles and two adult suspects so far in connection with a Monday robbery on John R. Boulevard at about at about 11:03 a.m., said Capt. Jim McMillen, public information officer for the department...
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Morehouse man arrested on forgery charge
(Local News ~ 10/10/14)
A Morehouse, Missouri, man has been arrested on a felony forgery charge in Scott County. Jimmy D. Jones, 45, of Morehouse is suspected of stealing and forging a personal check. Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter reported Deputy Danny Finley met with a victim at a Sikeston, Missouri, address at 11:51 a.m. ...
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Police search for man who stole vehicle, fled authorities
(Local News ~ 10/10/14)
MINER, Mo. -- Police are searching for a man who fled on foot after a vehicle pursuit that ended late Wednesday in Bertrand, Missouri. About 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, an officer from the Miner Police Department was patrolling near David Lane and noticed a dually truck pulling a box-style trailer, according to a news release from Miner Police Chief Chris Griggs...
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Old Town Cape reveals Parade of Lights theme
(Local News ~ 10/10/14)
"Christmas Carols and Candy Canes" is the theme for this year's Christmas Parade of Lights, Old Town Cape announced Thursday. The 23rd annual procession for Old Town Cape. Decorated vehicles and trailers, fire trucks, groups of people walking and pulling wagons with kids huddled inside, motorcycles, ATVs and animals of all kinds are expected to journey from Capaha Park to Hutson's parking lot. Every parade entry is required to be lighted and play music...
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Carpenter leads Cards' power surge
(Professional Sports ~ 10/10/14)
The lefty-swinging third baseman led the St. Louis Cardinals' sudden power surge in the NL Division Series, ending some of the chatter about the team's season-long, long-ball shortage.
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Royals vs. Orioles: Power meets speed
(Professional Sports ~ 10/10/14)
BALTIMORE -- Speed versus Power. The surprising Kansas City Royals and unflappable Baltimore Orioles are extremely similar with one significant exception: the fashion in which they score runs. The team that best utilizes its standard method of offense will likely win the best-of-seven AL Championship Series, which begins tonight...
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Jackson police report 10/10/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/10/14)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Summons Thefts Assault Property damage Miscellaneous...
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Chinese acrobats begin Southeast Touring Series
(Entertainment ~ 10/10/14)
The National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China will kick off the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus 2014-2015 Touring Series at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 in the Bedell Performance Hall. "It's not often that we see a company which has both an established track record of presenting a traditional art form, but also has set the standard for a new incarnation. ...
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Walking tour set for Broadway sculptures
(Local News ~ 10/10/14)
For those who have often walked, biked or driven past the sculptures that adorn Broadway and wondered about the stories behind the art, the Downtown Sculpture Walk on Saturday might answer a few questions. The walking tour will be led by Liz Montgomery, gallery manager for the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri, and Michael Baird, art instructor at Southeast Missouri State University. ...
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Cape Girardeau police report 10/10/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/10/14)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrest Summons Thefts Miscellaneous...
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U.S.-led coalition ramps up strikes on Syrian town
(International News ~ 10/10/14)
MURSITPINAR, Turkey -- The U.S.-led coalition intensified its aerial bombardment of Islamic State positions Thursday in the Syrian border town of Kobani as the extremist group fought street battles with Kurdish forces and reportedly rushed in reinforcements...
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U.S. military planes arrive at epicenter of Ebola
(International News ~ 10/10/14)
MONROVIA, Liberia -- Six U.S. military planes arrived in the Ebola hot zone Thursday with more Marines, as West Africa's leaders pleaded for the world's help in dealing with a crisis that one called "a tragedy unforeseen in modern times." "Our people are dying," Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma lamented by videoconference at a World Bank meeting in Washington. ...
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High school roundup: Leopold spikers reach title game of MVC tournament
(High School Sports ~ 10/10/14)
All scores were reported to the Southeast Missourian on Thursday.
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High school football previews: Week 8
(High School Sports ~ 10/10/14)
Central will enter its final two non-conference games wearing the title of SEMO North Conference champs.
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Frenchman wins literature Nobel for works about Nazi occupation
(Entertainment ~ 10/10/14)
PARIS -- French novelist Patrick Modiano has devoted his career to exploring the traumas of the Nazi occupation of his country, including how it could strip people of their identities. On Thursday, the 69-year-old Parisian's efforts over the past 45 years earned him the 2014 Nobel Prize in literature...
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Area autumn celebrations range from the wholesome to the spooky
(Entertainment ~ 10/10/14)
Southeast Missouri is a great place to discover this time of the year -- crisp and cool air, an array of autumn colors and a range of enjoyable and interesting activities. Whether you're looking for family fun, a spook or all things pumpkin, here's a glance at some local fall festivities. So grab a light jacket and head out and enjoy autumn while it's here. Check semoevents.com for additional events...
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Birth 10/10/14
(Births ~ 10/10/14)
Son to Cody Dale and Hallie Michele Seabaugh of Glenallen, Missouri, Saint Francis Medical Center, 12:01 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014. Name, Remington Dale Hunter. Weight, 6 pounds, 4 ounces. Mrs. Seabaugh is the former Hallie Beeson, daughter of Amy Beeson of East Prairie, Missouri. Seabaugh is the son of Patricia Seabaugh of Glenallen...
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Prayer 10/10/14
(Prayer ~ 10/10/14)
O Lord God, thank you for grace and the gift of salvation through Jesus. Amen.
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Angry protesters yell at stoic police in St. Louis
(National News ~ 10/10/14)
ST. LOUIS -- Protesters angered by the fatal shooting of a black 18-year-old by police faced off with officers in south St. Louis amid accusations of racial profiling in an area one lawyer has labelled a racial powder keg. State and city leaders have urged the Justice Department to investigate the death of Vonderrit D. Myers in the Shaw neighborhood Wednesday night...
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Tensions high as more protests planned in Missouri
(State News ~ 10/10/14)
ST. LOUIS -- Tensions were high Friday as the St. Louis region prepared for what's expected to be four days of large-scale protests and marches over the Michael Brown shooting -- events being held in the wake of another fatal police shooting of a black 18-year-old...
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Deer dangers: Deer can do more than nibble your plants -- here's how to keep deer away, or at least lessen the problems they create
(Community ~ 10/10/14)
It's hard to live in suburbia these days and be unaware of the difficulties deer can cause homeowners. They lunch on your landscape and brazenly cross busy roads at the worst possible times. But did you know deer can carry parasites that transmit debilitating diseases to people? Or that nationally, deer versus car collisions claim about 200 lives per year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?...
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The ageless caregiver: Martha Wilson has been a nurse for more than 50 years, and she's still not ready to retire
(10/10/14)
Many who know Martha Wilson would probably agree the term "ageless" is a perfect way to describe her. The spry, fast-talking 83-year-old has worked as a licensed practical nurse for more than 50 years and still does private duty nursing and in-home care. This summer, the Missouri State Board of Nursing presented Wilson with a Gold Certificate commemorating her 50 years of service as a nurse...
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All for show: Bonnie Overbeck of Jackson shows her horses all over the country
(10/10/14)
Bonnie Overbeck has always loved horses, but her recent passion for showing them has led her to a very successful year. "I had [horses] most of my life and showed them a little about 30 or 35 years ago," she says. "Then, I got back into it again in 2013."...
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Recording memories: Southeast Hospice begins life review program for patients
(10/10/14)
Volunteers at Southeast Hospice will soon begin making keepsake videos of patients sharing their stories and memories. Equipment for the life review program was funded by donations from Thrivent Financial City of Roses Chapter. "We've been interested in this since about four years ago, but it wasn't feasible money-wise," says Pearla Smith, volunteer coordinator at Southeast Hospice. ...
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Easy living: Ways to make senior living more affordable
(10/10/14)
Kathy Hesselgrave's 90-year-old mother's health declined to the point where she was no longer able to live in her home by herself. Because her mother needed help cooking and taking her medication, Hesselgrave found herself taking care of her mom, splitting the days and nights with her niece. Other family members pitched into help, too, but it became too much...
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Lend a hand: Time and service are always needed in Southeast Missouri
(10/10/14)
Volunteering can be a fulfilling way to utilize one's talents and time, but it's important to find a place that works for you. Nancy Jernigan, executive director of the United Way of Southeast Missouri, says the key is to find what you love and get involved...
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Think pink: A sampling of items that support cancer research and resources
(Community ~ 10/10/14)
Knots for Hope ties benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure, available at J.C. Penney. Made for Life charcoal gray sweats, available at J.C. Penney. Made for Life pink and black T-shirt, available at J.C. Penney. Sephora Collection "The beauty of giving back" face palette with cream and powder blushes, bronzers and highlighters. $2 from the sale of this product is donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Available at Sephora inside J.C. Penney...
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You're high-risk: Now what?
(Community ~ 10/10/14)
As scientists learn more about breast cancer and its causes, women face an increasingly uncomfortable decision: To what lengths should one go in the name of prevention? Dr. Olivia Aranha, oncologist at Saint Francis Medical Center, says what makes it a difficult question is that every person is different...
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Michelle Scherer
(Community ~ 10/10/14)
As an oncology nurse, Michelle Scherer is no stranger to the treatment of cancer. She just didn't think she would one day be a breast cancer patient herself -- especially considering she had no family history of the disease. She was 46 at the time of her diagnosis early this year, and the mom of two very active boys had to learn to slow down and rest for a bit. She is currently undergoing radiation treatments...
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Trish Wallace
(Community ~ 10/10/14)
Patricia "Trish" Brewer Wallace, 45, of Cape Girardeau, learned she had breast cancer in 2013. An LPN and former social worker, she is looking ahead to what's beyond her personal struggle: She wants to become a health educator. She says she has witnessed firsthand a significant problem with how some local African-American and other minority populations tend to seek treatment and support when they are diagnosed with a serious health problem. ...
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Suzan Crites
(Community ~ 10/10/14)
Suzan Crites has a history of cancer in her family, including a mother with breast and then lung cancer and a sister with melanoma. Suzan herself fought uterine cancer in 2008, and was then diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011 at age 57. At the same time, her husband had just entered remission from colon cancer. ...
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Donna Farris
(Community ~ 10/10/14)
Donna Farris, 62, of Cape Girardeau, is a six-year survivor of breast cancer. She calls herself and other patients and survivors "pink warriors." Her triumph over the disease led her into a life filled with volunteer efforts to help others with cancer. ...
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What to expect from chemo and how to make the process a little more comfortable
(Community ~ 10/10/14)
Valet attendants with smiling faces and positive attitudes greet patients and visitors coming to the Southeast Cancer Center for treatwments. Architectural splendor and panoramic views keep the eyes wandering, perhaps making the time in the waiting room go just a bit faster...
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Breast cancer awareness events and fundraisers
(Community ~ 10/10/14)
5:30 p.m., Fitness Plus (entrance 8), 150 S. Mount Auburn Road Did you know exercise is proven to help reduce the risk of breast cancer? Wear pink tonight and join the Pink Up Zumba Party! The event is free, but donations will be accepted for Dig for Life. Pink Up merchandise will also be available for sale. Doors open at 5 p.m. and Zumba begins at 5:30...
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Support from friends, family, patients is key in treatment
(Community ~ 10/10/14)
For Kera Smith, being told she had breast cancer was one thing. Repeating it to herself was another thing altogether. "Just saying it out loud is hard," she says. "That's what makes it real, almost. The word 'cancer' makes you feel like you might die."...
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Nov. 2014: Bollinger County Presiding Commissioner: Travis Elfrink
(Local News ~ 10/10/14)
Name: Travis Elfrink Age: 30 Place of birth: Cape Girardeau Education: Graduated from Woodland R-4 in 2003 Graduated from SEMO in 2008 with a BS in Mathematics and a minor in Business Administration Occupation: Presiding Commissioner Employer: Bollinger County...
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Nov. 2014: 8th District U.S. House of Representatives: Doug Enyart
(Local News ~ 10/10/14)
Name: Doug Enyart Age: 57 Place of birth: Warsaw, IN Spouse's, children's names: Wife: Cheryl Enyart Son: Erik Enyart Son: Keith Enyart Daughter: Kira Enyart Education: B.S. Forestry, Humboldt State University Occupation: Consulting Forester Employer: Self Employed...
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Nov. 2014: State Rep. District 147: Greg Tlapek
(Local News ~ 10/10/14)
Name: Greg Tlapek Age: 57 Place of birth: Cape Girardeau Spouse's, children's names: None Education: 2 years college Occupation: Mostly I make it possible for my mom to live at home. I am the Executive Director for the Missouri Libertarian Party. My principal career was as a commodity futures broker...
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