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Cape Central football announces Pixley to fill head coaching void left by Norman
(High School Sports ~ 03/21/16)
The Cape Girardeau Public Schools Board of Education moved to fill a vacant head coach position in a special meeting on Monday, hiring Kennett assistant coach Arlen Pixley as Cape Central High School's next varsity football coach. Pixley will take over a program that has been led the last five seasons by Nathan Norman, who took it to historic heights with three consecutive Class 4 semifinal appearances, including the school's first championship game appearance in 2014, before accepting the head coach position at Lindbergh High School early last month.. ...
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Woodland boys basketball coach Nutt steps down
(High School Sports ~ 03/21/16)
After two years as head boys basketball coach at Woodland High School, Logan Nutt has stepped down. Nutt said he came to the decision during the course of the last week, meeting with the schoo'sl administration before doing what both parties believed is "the best thing to do for my future."...
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Confirmed at Christ Evangelical Church
(Submitted Story ~ 03/21/16)
Kara Beth Stricker was confirmed 3/20/2016 at Christ Evangelical Church in Cape Girardeau. Rev. Daniel Johnson performed the confirmation rites, with her first communion on March 27. She was the only confirmand from Evangelical, but shared classes with students from sister churches, St. John's UCC of Fruitland and Emmanuel UCC in Jackson...
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Answering the Call: Saint Francis Employees Donate Cell Phones for Safe House for Women
(Submitted Story ~ 03/21/16)
Saint Francis Healthcare System employees collected 156 used cell phones supporting the Safe House for Women of Southeast Missouri. The Safe House will earn $1 for for every phone collected (up to $1,000) through the Verizon “Hope Line” campaign. The domestic shelter collecting the most phones will be awarded a $25,000 grand prize. The national collection deadline is April 15...
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Business notebook: Stev-Mark store changes ownership
(Business ~ 03/21/16)
Brothers Steve and Mark Mueller have been business owners in Cape Girardeau since 1972, but their family legacy goes back farther. "Between my father and the sons, we've been in business for over 60 years," Mark Mueller said. Their story begins with Cooley Paint Store, which their father bought in 1954 and ran for nearly two decades...
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Bug appetit: Pest-control booth gets attention by offering edible insects
(Local News ~ 03/21/16)
Some visitors to the Heartland Home and Garden Show at the Show Me Center were in for an unusual treat at the Bug Zero Professional Pest Services booth. Salt-and-vinegar crickets, chocolate-covered ants and spiced larvae all were on the menu at what Bug Zero called "Bug Appetit."...
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Jackson school board candidates like district's new leader
(Local News ~ 03/21/16)
Three people are running for two seats on the Jackson R-2 School Board, and most of them seem to agree on at least one thing. They say they're glad to see the district's new leader involving stakeholders in decisions, and his actions are setting the stage for thoughtful growth and improvement into the future...
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City to pay nearly $1.5 million to relocate railroad track
(Local News ~ 03/21/16)
The city of Cape Girardeau will pay close to $1.5 million to relocate a section of railroad track so drainage improvements can be made along the Mississippi River floodwall. The city council is scheduled to vote on a resolution Monday night that would approve an agreement with BNSF Railway Co. for the track relocation project...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 03/21/16)
Today is Monday, March 21, the 81st day of 2016. There are 285 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 21, 1946, the recently created United Nations Security Council set up temporary headquarters at Hunter College in The Bronx, New York...
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'To wow and amaze': Heide Seyer of Dirt Cheap shares what it takes to build a reputation for good customer service
(Business ~ 03/21/16)
Heide Seyer of Dirt Cheap shares what it takes to build a reputation for good customer service Heide Seyer began working at the Dirt Cheap store in Cape Girardeau in 2010. With hard work and determination, she was promoted from a cashier to assistant manager in 2012, and went on to become the store manager in 2013. ...
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Businesses on the move: From food trucks to auto detailing, mobile businesses are growing in popularity
(Business ~ 03/21/16)
When planning a business venture, it's important to find ways to stand out from the competition, while also keeping costs low, especially when starting out. Many local entrepreneurs are doing just that by bucking the idea of a traditional brick and mortar establishment, choosing instead to bring their services directly to their customers with a mobile business...
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A calling for service: Jobs in customer service require a thick skin, but for many, the passion lies in helping others
(Business ~ 03/21/16)
When it comes to customer service, local business operators say no matter what the situation, the adage, "The customer is always right," holds true. "You always want to give the customer the benefit of the doubt," says Danny Essner, executive vice president at Capaha Bank in Cape Girardeau...
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Mixed messages: How to avoid miscommunication when speaking with clients via phone or Internet
(Business ~ 03/21/16)
A smartphone, with its computer capacity, gives access to conversations and correspondence anywhere at any time, but sometimes that can cause problems -- and research has shown nothing beats a face-to-face meeting. Rhett Hendrickson, owner of Hendrickson Business Advisors in Cape Girardeau, cites Dr. ...
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For our children
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/21/16)
Between the time the first shots were fired at Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, and the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, there were differing opinions as to whether the nation should separate itself from the motherland. It was during this in-between period that Thomas Paine penned "Common Sense" in an attempt to persuade the colonists to see the need of separation. I like one of the points he makes as a reminder of the reason they left the motherland to begin with...
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The tax-and-spend mentality
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/21/16)
When will officials at all levels of government learn to live within their means? They all talk a good game to get elected, then adapt the same tax-and-spend mentality once in office. There are two issues on the April 5 ballot that fit in this agenda. One is the so-called use tax; the other is listed as a vehicle tax. I don't know about you, but I feel like I'm taxed enough already!...
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Jackson fire report 3/21/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/21/16)
JACKSON The Jackson Fire Department responded to the following call Tuesday: n A lockout on East Jackson Boulevard. The Jackson Fire Department responded to the following calls Wednesday: n A citizen assist on Connie Drive. n Emergency medical service on East Jackson Boulevard...
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C. G. Scott
(Obituary ~ 03/21/16)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- C.G. Scott, 81, of Sikeston died Saturday, March 19, 2016, at the Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau. Born July 9, 1934, in Tebbetts, Missouri, to the late Clyde Gordon and Violette Hall Scott, he was a 1951 graduate of Morehouse High School...
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Garry Stone Sr.
(Obituary ~ 03/21/16)
Garry Leon Stone Sr., 73, of Jackson, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 19, 2016, at his home near Jackson. He was born June 11, 1942, in Chaffee, Missouri, to Leon Edward and Edna Mae Heatley Stone. He and Paulette Martin were married July 14, 1961, in Oak Ridge, Missouri. They shared 54 years together...
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Mary Standridge
(Obituary ~ 03/21/16)
Mary Ellen Elfrink Standridge, 75, of Cape Girardeau passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016, at her home. She was born Nov. 24, 1940, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Ben and Goldie Townsend Bullard. Mary was a graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School. ...
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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda 3/21/16
(Local News ~ 03/21/16)
Cape Girardeau City Council City hall 401 Independence St. Study session, 5 p.m. today Discussion item n Planning and Zoning Commission report Regular session, 7 p.m. Public hearing n Public hearing for the Giboney Lane right-of-way vacation. Consent agenda...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 3/21/16
(Local News ~ 03/21/16)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 1 Barton Square, Jackson 9 a.m. today Approval of minutes n Minutes of the March 17 meeting Communications/reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on the agenda Routine business...
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Trump, Clinton test what are political gaffes
(National News ~ 03/21/16)
WASHINGTON -- When is a gaffe not a gaffe? When Donald Trump says it. Over a period of 72 hours earlier in the month, the Republican front-runner faced a campaign crisis after unrest at his events forced him to cancel a rally in Chicago. He responded, not by apologizing but by justifying his supporters' violent reactions to protesters at his events and offering to pay legal fees...
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In Mississippi, retiring officials can pocket campaign cash
(National News ~ 03/21/16)
JACKSON, Miss. -- When former Mississippi lieutenant governor Amy Tuck shut down her campaign committee in the closing days of 2013, she took a parting gift -- the $158,342 remaining in the account. Tuck already had withdrawn more than $103,000 from the account in late 2007 and early 2008, as she was going to work at Mississippi State University as special assistant to the president, initially making $160,000 a year...
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'Zootopia' tramples 'Allegiant' at movie box office
(Entertainment ~ 03/21/16)
LOS ANGELES -- "Zootopia" continues to run wild over its rivals in its third weekend in theaters, stomping all over the launch of "Allegiant," the third film in the "Divergent" series. The animated Disney film featuring the voices of Jason Bateman and Ginnifer Goodwin earned $38 million this weekend to take first place again, according to comScore estimates Sunday. It's earned $201.8 million domestically...
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In Minneapolis, customers belly up for tap water
(Community ~ 03/21/16)
MINNEAPOLIS -- It's a bar that serves nothing but tap water. For free. The concept, developed by two Minneapolis artists, started as pop-ups across the country, ranging from an event at a North Carolina artists' space to a waterfront fundraiser in Chicago to a four-month run at an art museum in Arkansas...
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Out of the past: March 21
(Out of the Past ~ 03/21/16)
The Cape Girardeau Board of Education has unanimously approved Neyland Clark as the new superintendent; Clark works as a consultant to the board of education in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, near Louisville. A 320-foot-long, 14-foot-tall mural, stretching between Mississippi River floodgates at Broadway and Themis Street, is the latest project planned by the River Heritage Mural Association; the mural will be on the river side of the wall...
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Suspected rapist goes AWOL; Army never searches for him
(National News ~ 03/21/16)
WASHINGTON -- Army Pvt. Jameson T. Hazelbower went AWOL after learning he was suspected of raping a 15-year-old girl. Despite the threat to the public he posed, the self-described sex addict roamed free for nearly three months before local police collared him in Winnebago, Illinois, near where he grew up...
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Pope in Palm Sunday homily decries indifference to refugees
(International News ~ 03/21/16)
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis in his Palm Sunday homily decried what he called indifference to the refugees flooding into Europe, making a comparison to authorities who washed their hands of Jesus' fate ahead of his crucifixion. Before celebrating an outdoor Mass, Francis led a procession through St. Peter's Square to usher in Holy Week, the solemn period leading to Easter. Faithful Catholics clutching olive branches and braided palm fronds received his blessing...
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IS suffers blows in Iraq, Syria but still launches attacks
(International News ~ 03/21/16)
BAGHDAD -- After months of losing ground in Iraq and Syria, the Islamic State group is showing signs of wear and tear, and opponents say they have seen an increase in desertions among the extremists. But the jihadis appear to be lashing back with more terrorist and chemical attacks...
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Woman accused of slapping police horse during Trump protest
(State News ~ 03/21/16)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A woman is accused of slapping a police officer's horse during a protest of a rally for presidential candidate Donald Trump. April J. Foster, 29, was arrested at 5 p.m. Friday on a municipal charge of abuse of a police service animal...
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Paris attacks suspect reported to be planning new acts
(International News ~ 03/21/16)
BRUSSELS -- The top suspect in last year's Paris attacks told investigators after he was captured he was planning new operations from Brussels and possibly had access to several weapons, Belgium's foreign minister said Sunday. Salah Abdeslam had claimed "he was ready to restart something from Brussels, and it's maybe the reality," Foreign Minister Didier Reynders said...
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Missouri prepares for 2017 Great American Eclipse
(State News ~ 03/21/16)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The "Great American Eclipse" -- a total eclipse of the sun -- is expected to draw thousands of people to Missouri when it darkens the skies Aug. 21, 2017. Experts say the path of the eclipse will give St. Joseph the best view in the state, going dark for more than 2 minutes...
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St. Louis County officers uses Narcan to save man
(State News ~ 03/21/16)
CLAYTON, Mo. -- A month after St. Louis County police began carrying Narcan, the opiate overdose antidote already has saved a life. Police went to a car crash Wednesday on Interstate 55 in south St. Louis County. Officers saw the driver's skin was turning blue, and he was sweating profusely. No pulse could be found, and the officers began CPR...
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State lawmakers worry police technology invades privacy
(State News ~ 03/21/16)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri lawmakers are looking at changing the ways police collect and store the enormous amount of data that comes from relatively new technology, including video, audio and location. Lawmakers have filed at least 10 bills, though most have not received a committee vote. Some lawmakers say they worry devices such as body cameras and license-plate scanners are indiscriminate and violate the privacy of people who have done nothing wrong...
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Obama arrives in Cuba for 'historic visit'
(International News ~ 03/21/16)
HAVANA -- Stepping into history, President Barack Obama opened an extraordinary visit to Cuba on Sunday, eager to push decades of acrimony into the past and forge irreversible ties with America's former adversary. "This is a historic visit and a historic opportunity," Obama said as he greeted staff of the new U.S. Embassy in Havana...
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Poplar Bluff to send Internet provider's debt to collections agency
(Local News ~ 03/21/16)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- City officials are prepared to turn over to a collection agency more than $200,000 in debt owed by a former Poplar Bluff internet provider. Bills incurred by Poplar Bluff Internet have been outstanding for nearly 1,800 days, after years of court battles between the city and the company's owner, Brian Becker of Williamsville, Missouri...
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James "Sam" DeWeese
(Obituary ~ 03/21/16)
OLIVE BRANCH, Ill. -- James "Sam" DeWeese, 73, of Marissa, Illinois, formerly of Olive Branch, died Saturday, March 19, 2016. Arrangements are incomplete at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms, Illinois.
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Pachyderm forum let voters hear from candidates
(Editorial ~ 03/21/16)
The presidential primary election has come and gone, but there's more voting ahead. Cape residents will vote for City Council representatives on April 5. Patrick Koetting and Robbie Guard are vying for Ward 4, the only contested ward. The Southeast Missouri Pachyderm Club offered the community an opportunity to hear from these two candidates at its monthly meeting last Thursday. ...
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Sherwin-Williams buying rival Valspar for $9 billion
(Business ~ 03/21/16)
WASHINGTON -- Sherwin-Williams, which long has claimed to "cover the Earth" with its paints, is buying rival Valspar for about $9 billion in a move it says will expand its reach in Asia and Europe. Sherwin-Williams said Sunday it is paying $113 a share in cash, a 35 percent premium to the closing price of Valspar's stock Friday...
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Autonomous cars aren't perfect, but how safe must they be?
(Business ~ 03/21/16)
DETROIT -- As autonomous car technology progresses, makers of the cars face a difficult question of how safe they must be before they're ready to move people on highways and city streets. Companies such as Google, Audi and Mercedes-Benz are testing the cars in a small number of cities to demonstrate they can be safer than human drivers. They also must figure out what level of risk is acceptable to government regulators and a potentially skeptical public...
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Tiny Vermont brings food industry to its knees on GMO labels
(Business ~ 03/21/16)
MONTPELIER, Vt. -- General Mills' announcement on Friday it will start labeling products that contain genetically modified ingredients to comply with a Vermont law shows food companies might be throwing in the towel, even as they hold out hope Congress will find a national solution...
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Easter Cantata on Palm Sunday
(Local News ~ 03/21/16)
Mike Dumey directs the combined choirs of Westminster Presbyterian Church and Centenary United Methodist Church in an Easter Cantata, "A Living Hope," during the Palm Sunday service at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Cape Girardeau.
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MU women look to muscle way into Sweet 16
(College Sports ~ 03/21/16)
AUSTIN, Texas -- When Texas coach Karen Aston scans the muscular Missouri lineup, all she sees is size -- lots of it. And after watching the No. 10 Tigers physically pummel No. 7 BYU, Aston knows the No. 2 seed Longhorns are going to have their hands full tonight, especially with Missouri's 6-foot-1 freshman guard Sophie Cunningham. The winner earns a berth in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 and a trip to the Bridgeport, Connecticut regional...
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Tejada exhibits skills in 5-2 loss to Marlins
(Professional Sports ~ 03/21/16)
JUPITER, Fla. -- New St. Louis shortstop Ruben Tejada got a hit and made a couple of slick plays in the field Sunday during the Cardinals' 5-2 loss to the Miami Marlins. Tejada joined the NL Central champions Saturday, three days after being released by the Mets. Star Cardinals shortstop Jhonny Peralta is expected to miss two to three months after having thumb surgery...
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People on the move 3/21/2016
(Business ~ 03/21/16)
Robinson Construction Company announced the recent addition of Jeffrey Wilfong as a structural CAD technician. Jeffrey is responsible for producing drawings for projects such as commercial buildings, public-works systems and bridges. Wilfong is from Bonne Terre, Missouri, and is working toward a bachelor's degree in construction management from Southeast Missouri State University. ...
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Clerk grabs baby from woman before she collapses
(National News ~ 03/21/16)
ARVADA, Colo. -- A convenience-store clerk was talking to a customer and smiling at her baby when she noticed the mother's face glaze over. When the woman didn't respond, Rebecca Montano reached across the counter and grabbed one of the baby's arms. She pulled the child into her arms before the mother slumped and fell onto the floor. Montano handed the baby to another customer so she could call 911 and check to ensure the mother kept breathing during the apparent seizure...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 3/21/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/21/16)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls Saturday: n Medical assists were made at 3:15 a.m. on North Frederick Street; 9:01 a.m. on Wayne Street; 11:26 a.m. on Linden Street; 2:27 p.m. on Marie Street; 4:50 p.m. on South Hanover Street; 4:52 p.m. on Whitener Street; 8:24 p.m. on Hackberry street; 9:43 p.m. on North Sprigg Street; and 11:58 p.m. on North Kingshighway...
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Cape Girardeau police report 3/21/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/21/16)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Shawnique D. Merriweather, 23, of Tamms, Illinois, was arrested at Cape LaCroix Apartments on a Cape Girardeau warrant for failure to appear for a traffic violation...
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Clifford Adams
(Obituary ~ 03/21/16)
THEBES, Ill. -- Clifford Adams, 74, of Thebes died Saturday, March 19, 2016, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.
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Prayer 3/21/16
(Prayer ~ 03/21/16)
O Father God, may we glorify you in our actions, words and attitudes. Amen.
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Chamber encourages 'yes' vote
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/21/16)
To the citizens of Cape Girardeau and Jackson, your chambers of commerce have given a strong endorsement on the use tax and vehicle sales tax renewal initiatives being voted upon in the upcoming April 5 election. These issues were vetted by staff and unanimously endorsed by the board. It was determined by leaders serving on the board that an endorsement was in the long-term best interest of our communities...
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Advance School Board: David Kennedy
(Submitted Story ~ 03/21/16)
Age: 50 Place of Birth: Advance MO Natalie Kennedy Madeline Kennedy Abigail Kennedy Occupation: Vice-President/General Manager Employer: Metalweld, Inc. I have been employed by Metalweld, Inc. for 28 years. I started as a delivery driver and advanced to my current position. I currently manage 16 employees in three locations...
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Perryville Municipal Judge: Zachary S. Rozier
(Submitted Story ~ 03/21/16)
Age: 27 years old, I will be turning 28 the day after the election, April 6, 2016. Place of birth: I was born in Festus, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. I grew up in Perryville, Missouri. I have only been away from my fair city in order to obtain my Juris Doctorate...
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Kelly School Board: Roger Neumeyer
(Submitted Story ~ 03/21/16)
Age: 51 Place of Birth: Cape Girardeau, MO Lisa - spouse Adisynne - daughter McKynlee - daughter Occupation: Plant Manager Employer: Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc none none Do you currently hold the office for which you are running? No...
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Scott City mayor: Ron Cummins
(Submitted Story ~ 03/21/16)
Age: 51 Place of birth: Chaffee, MO Annette, Brittney Sanford, Tyler, Paige Occupation: Self Employed Employer: Cummins Pools Businesses owned, all or part: Cummins Pools Councilman Do you currently hold the office for which you are running? No...
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Oran School Board: James Watkins
(Submitted Story ~ 03/21/16)
Age: 46 Place of Birth: Sikeston, MO Wife-Robin Watkins. Daughter's Ashley (18 yrs old) and Amber (16 yrs old). Son Connor(11 yrs old). Occupation: Captain (Firefighter/Paramedic) Employer: Fenton Fire Protection District N/A 2013-Current Oran R-III School Board Member...
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Meadow Heights School Board: Denise Lewis
(Submitted Story ~ 03/21/16)
Age: 27 Place of birth: Cape Girardeau Bo Lewis (spouse) Eli Lewis (child) Occupation: Billing Specialist/Receptionist Employer: Heartland Plastic and Hand Surgery Businesses owned, all or part: None None Do you currently hold the office for which you are running? No...
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Leopold School Board: Laura Jansen Booth
(Submitted Story ~ 03/21/16)
Age: 32 Place of birth: Cape Girardeau, Missouri Kyle Booth, husband Jansen Booth, son Juliet Booth, daughter Occupation: Elementary Teacher Employer: Jackson R2 School District Businesses owned, all or part: N/A School Board Member Do you currently hold the office for which you are running? No...
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Kelly School Board: Kindel Ward
(Submitted Story ~ 03/21/16)
Age: 51 Place of Birth: Poplar Bluff, Missouri Jennifer "Candy" Ward-Spouse Andy Ward-Son Grace Ward-Daughter Garrett Ward-Son John Ward-Son Occupation: Trooper Employer: Missouri State Highway Patrol Custom Bushhogging and Lawn Service Scott County R-4 School Board...
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Kelly School Board: Kellie Bridges
(Submitted Story ~ 03/21/16)
Age: 45 Place of Birth: Sikeston, MO Brittany Brantley-Age 25,currently in her 3rd and final year of Law School at Texas A&M. Kelly alum Noah Bridges- Age 14; 8th grade at Kelly Middle School Mindy Bridges- Age 11,5th grade at Kelly Elementary School...
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Perryville School Board: Nancy Voelker
(Submitted Story ~ 03/21/16)
Age: 56 Place of Birth: Perryville, Missouri Spouse Charles Children Katie ( Darin ) Hill, Suzanne ( Matt ) Schamburg, Chad ( Danielle ) Voelker, Dayne and Grant Voelker 2 grandchildren Blake and Garrett Hill Occupation: Registered Nurse Employer: Southeast Hospital...
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Perryville School Board: Richard Dix
(Submitted Story ~ 03/21/16)
Age: 54 Place of Birth: Festus, Missouri Wife: Sue(Hadler)Dix Sons: Grant, Garrett & Carter Occupation: Manager of Procurement Employer: Holcim (US) Inc. None Currently: Chairman of the Board of Directors for United Enterprise, Inc. Currently: Treasurer for Zion Lutheran Church of Crosstown, MO...
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Going the distance: Local Olive Garden managers traveled to Italy to study food, wine and culture
(Business ~ 03/21/16)
In November, three employees of the Olive Garden restaurant in Cape Girardeau achieved the highest honor bestowed by the company: a trip to Italy to learn and experience firsthand the country's food, wine and hospitality. "It was the trip of a lifetime," says Kristy Murdock, culinary manager at the local restaurant. "It was five-star everything."...
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