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Notre Dame baseball rallies past Cape Central in first round of SEMO Conference tourney
(High School Sports ~ 05/02/16)
Ben Womack did a little bit of everything for Notre Dame on Monday. The sophomore center fielder finished 2-for-2 with three RBIs and chased down five of the final eight outs to secure the third-seeded Bulldogs' 7-2 win over sixth-seeded Cape Girardeau Central in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Baseball Tournament at Notre Dame Regional High School...
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Jackson falls to Sikeston in first round of conference tournament
(High School Sports ~ 05/02/16)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Jackson coach Bryan Austin thought Monday's game was very similar to the first time his team faced the Sikeston Bulldogs. The biggest difference was the weather and who came out on top. Jackson, who defeated Sikeston earlier this season in its regular season conference tilt 3-2 in 10 innings, dropped its first-round game in the SEMO Conference Baseball Tournament to the Bulldogs 2-1...
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Business notebook: Chateau Girardeau retirement community is expanding
(Business ~ 05/02/16)
The grounds of the eastern side of the Chateau Girardeau campus have been overturned. What was once a large swath of green land now is being prepared for an expansion of facilities. "The demand for independent-living estate homes has grown," Kim Wilson, director of marketing at Chateau Girardeau, said. "So we're in the middle of the addition of seven or eight more new estate homes on our property."...
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Council set to move ahead with two fire station projects
(Local News ~ 05/02/16)
The Cape Girardeau City Council will look to move ahead with two fire station projects when it meets tonight. The council is expected to approve the hiring of Zoellner Construction Co. of Perryville, Missouri, to erect a pre-engineered metal building for use as a maintenance facility at fire station No. 2 on Mount Auburn Road...
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Southeast will graduate a record number at May 14 commencement
(Local News ~ 05/02/16)
Southeast Missouri State University will graduate 1,327 students this month, which would set a school record. The university's Spring Commencement Ceremony will be at 2 p.m. May 14 in the Show Me Center. A total of 1,051 undergraduate and 276 master's and specialist students will receive their degrees in their respective fields...
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Downtown Tailgate Flea Market keeps hopping with growth and shoppers
(Local News ~ 05/02/16)
The Downtown Tailgate Flea Market drew thousands of shoppers downtown Sunday to peruse wares on display. The crowd was the largest the bi-annual event had seen to date, said Marti Hartle, one of the event's organizers She also said good weather was invaluable...
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River Ridge Winery changes hands
(Local News ~ 05/02/16)
Frequent guests of River Ridge Winery in Scott City will see new faces behind the tasting table and in the restaurant next time they come for a visit. After decades of successful ownership, founders Jerry and Joannie Smith have sold the winery and begun the task of showing longtime customers and first-time vintners Rob and Denise Bullock the ins and outs of winemaking...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 05/02/16)
Today is Monday, May 2, the 123rd day of 2016. There are 243 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 2, 1946, violence erupted during a foiled escape attempt at the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in San Francisco Bay; the "Battle of Alcatraz" claimed the lives of three inmates and two correctional officers before it was put down two days later...
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Woman to woman: Perryville Chamber has successful Women's Network; Cape Chamber group in the works
(Local News ~ 05/02/16)
For the past 10 years, the Perryville Area Chamber of Commerce has hosted a Women's Network to help members grow personally and professionally. Amanda Winschel, the chamber's director, says the program began as a way for area businesswomen to share contacts and help each other make important connections they might not find otherwise...
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Right on the money: 'Money Clues Lady' LaKenya Taylor leads others to financial empowerment
(Local News ~ 05/02/16)
LaKenya Taylor of Cape Girardeau wears many hats. From giving advice as the "Money Clues Lady" at 6:30 a.m. five mornings a week on the CW to teaching classes from the book she wrote called "Improving Your Money Flow" at the Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center, Taylor works tirelessly to spread her knowledge of accounting and finances and empower others to take charge of their money...
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Ready or not: Many services available for women with unplanned pregnancies
(Local News ~ 05/02/16)
Having an unplanned pregnancy can be a stressful, frightening time in a woman's life. In Cape Girardeau, there are several locations -- including Birthright, Options for Women and Lutheran Family and Children's Services -- where women can find counseling, care and alternative options for their pregnancy...
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Choose happiness: Tips for living your happiest life
(Community ~ 05/02/16)
Are you living your happiest life? How does your mood affect your health? Is happiness contagious? Researchers are finding these questions are worth asking, and multiple studies show happiness dramatically improves health, productivity, family bonds and even life expectancy. So it's no surprise that the effect happiness has on people has spawned an initiative to spread happiness throughout the world...
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The Beauty Counter: Tips for your best wedding day look
(Local News ~ 05/02/16)
While there are many reasons I would encourage any future bride to consider hiring a makeup artist for her wedding day, there are still many brides out there who prefer doing their makeup themselves. Whether you choose to hire someone or DIY it, I want to provide you with some tips and information about how to ensure you look your best on your wedding day...
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'Makeup is fun': Cape Girardeau makeup artist Amber Stemmerman dishes on her experience working at the Latin Grammys
(Local News ~ 05/02/16)
Flourish: Let's start from the beginning: When did your love of makeup first begin? Amber: I have loved makeup and all things fashion ever since I can remember! I grew up in a neighborhood of all boys, so there were certainly a few unwilling victims who fell subject to my makeup practices!...
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Street Style: Make your own fashion rules
(Local News ~ 05/02/16)
This edition of Street Style veers south to Sikeston, Missouri, to highlight one fashionable woman's "work flow" outfit. I've also got a mini feature at La Boutique in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, featuring the style of one of their associates, Caela. There is some phenomenal fashion in our area, and I want to give Southeast Missouri women and men of style a chance to show it off...
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Serving 'the least of these': Michelle Outman runs h.o.w.? Ministry in Cape Girardeau to help women in Africa
(Local News ~ 05/02/16)
Michelle Outman turned her love for serving others into mission work that is making a difference in the lives of countless people, particularly in Africa. As the founder and executive director of h.o.w? Ministry, Outman not only helps Africans overcome obstacles, but she empowers them to cultivate life skills through which they develop resources to help them flourish. Helping Orphans and Widows -- h.o.w? -- has a three-part mission: "empowering women, saving children, fighting poverty."...
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Turning dreams into reality: Cindy Taylor operates a Sikeston shop with one goal: to help all women feel beautiful in the spotlight
(Local News ~ 05/02/16)
In a redbrick building one block off East Malone Avenue in Sikeston, Missouri, Cindy Taylor greets shoppers looking for dresses, home furnishings, wedding decorations -- and community. Her store is busy on a Wednesday afternoon, with women and girls shopping for dresses in the back of the shop, while in the front, customers pick out home decor items, examine furniture and look through newly-donated items...
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Got weeknight dinner woes? Here are 10 fresh takes on easy dinners with a box of pasta
(Community ~ 05/02/16)
On crazy weeknights, sometimes the only thing standing between you and yet another order of takeout ... is a box of pasta. Because a box of pasta is like that been-through-it-all-with-you friend, that dinnertime Swiss Army knife that can be counted on in your time of need, no matter what the day has tossed your way. ...
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Dare to DIY: Refurbishing pros share their best tips for beginners
(Local News ~ 05/02/16)
With the recent explosion of TV shows that specialize in do-it-yourself projects, remaking an old piece of furniture can seem like a breeze. Except it isn't. Not only does refurbishing a scuffed end table or outdated dresser take time; it also takes tools. A little know-how doesn't hurt, either...
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Double-duty plants: Edible landscaping can yield color, wildlife habitat, food
(Community ~ 05/02/16)
Why bother mowing thirsty lawns when you can grow edibles? Replace those sorry-looking patches of grass around trees, pathways and slopes with mint, thyme, strawberries and a host of attractive and practical fruits, vegetables and herbs...
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Paws & Effect: Seasonal allergies in pets and how to ease discomfort
(Local News ~ 05/02/16)
It's spring and we are all beginning to feel the effect: runny nose, itchy eyes, lethargy. It's a reminder of what's to come: seasonal allergies. Allergies seem to be a way of life for us humans here in Southeast Missouri, and unfortunately, our pets are suffering from them as well...
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Sweet dreams are made of this: New nursery decor with style
(Community ~ 05/02/16)
Baby, it's a whole new season. And when it comes to creating the perfect sleep space for little ones, there are more fun options than ever. Styles range from haute to homespun, vintage to vanguard. A look at some of the best: BLURRING THE LINES...
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Children and social media: Pros and cons
(Local News ~ 05/02/16)
In an age where social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and others seem to consume a great deal of our daily lives, parents should be educated in how this can affect the development of healthy interpersonal skills. I recommend parents monitor and place restrictions on the time children spend engaging in these activities. ...
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Stay-at-home moms stay the course
(Local News ~ 05/02/16)
Mothers: We all had one. Some scold, some plead, some worry and some hover, but they all love, and they all raise children. But that is where the similarities end. There are as many different types of mothers as there are children. All mothers work. ...
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The Five of Clubbs: Get us out from under, Wonder Woman
(Local News ~ 05/02/16)
Because the deadline for this column falls just a few days shy of my 40th birthday, I contemplated several different themes for it. I could talk about some life lessons I have recently learned, what I am looking forward to after the big 4-0 or how I plan to celebrate. But one event seemed to touch on all three of these themes. It's an event I momentarily hesitated to share for lots of reasons, but we'll start with the fact that the word "mammogram" is just funny...
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Prayer 5-2-16
(Prayer ~ 05/02/16)
O Father God, may we remember that you are God and we are not. Amen.
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Local school musicians compete in Chicago, New York City
(Editorial ~ 05/02/16)
Education is more than the reading, writing and arithmetic that take place within the four walls of a classroom. Quality education opens doors to other forms of learning -- academics, art, sports, music. All of it helps shape young minds and hearts. Recently, Cape Girardeau Central High School and Jackson High School band students had the honor of sharing their musical talents in New York and Chicago, respectively, while simultaneously being enriched by the experience...
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Family discoveries
(05/02/16)
Once again my column has been saved by my favorite Egypt Mills tour guide (my dad, Dude Huey). I was wondering what I would write about, besides my super fun and adorable grandsons, and then it dropped in my lap. After finishing a yummy Sunday lunch at Mom and Dad's, Dad said my Uncle Jimmy (Sinn) had told him now would be a good time to go spray the weeds around a small Huey cemetery that sits on some land my uncle farms. ...
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You can't afford to wait: Identifying pain medication addiction in friends or yourself
(05/02/16)
If you've ever taken them, you know prescription opioids can provide a clinically safe and effective solution to pain management. They can also be very addictive, however, and protecting against addiction requires vigilance on the part of the patient as well as his or her doctors, nurses, caregivers, pharmacists and benefits providers...
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Bridge employment: For some, leaving the workforce continues years after retiring
(05/02/16)
BOULDER, Colo. -- The transition from employment to retirement used to be marked by a date on a calendar, along with some sheet cake, and a maybe a gold watch. Those days are long gone for most workers in the United States. Today, the journey toward complete withdrawal from the labor force can last many years. ...
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Strings attached: Retired minister Michael Davis has made dozens of guitars by hand
(05/02/16)
For many years, Michael Davis spent his days doing God's work as a Methodist minister. But when he retired five years ago, he was suddenly faced with nothing much to do. "I said, 'I ain't gonna sit here and watch TV all the time,'" he says. Clearly, he needed to find a hobby...
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In full bloom: Linda and Gene Penzel have kept the Pinecrest Azalea Gardens a tradition since the 1970s
(05/02/16)
Since the 1970s, in March each year, Pinecrest Azalea Gardens has opened to the public. The 20-acre gardens at 799 Torre Lane in Oak Ridge are part of a 50-acre farm owned by Gene and Linda Penzel. Admission is free, and from the opening date in March until the closing day in May -- this year May 15 -- thousands of visitors enjoy the beauty of the gardens...
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Pets as passengers: Put safety first when taking a car ride with your pet
(05/02/16)
Whether it's a ride to the local dog park, a trip to the vet, or simply driving around and enjoying the weather, nobody makes a better back seat driver than Fido. He never tells you how to drive or when you missed your turn. He's just thrilled to be along for the ride...
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Delicious Reading: Just So Tasty Banana Pancakes
(05/02/16)
Maybe we can sleep in Make you banana pancakes Pretend like it's the weekend now Some mornings, you just feel like doing something a little special. One Saturday morning, I looked at the browning bananas in my kitchen and decided I should make banana pancakes. ...
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Hit the road: Easy weekend getaways for spring and summer
(05/02/16)
As the days grow longer and warmer months roll around, the itch to travel tends to resurface. And when it comes to finding the perfect weekend vacation, Carolyn Sandgren (Kempf), travel expert and owner of Elite Travel in Cape Girardeau, suggests giving all your options a chance...
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Now Read This: 'A Man Called Ove' by Fredrik Backman
(05/02/16)
Don't you love to talk about your favorite books with others? Irene, a library concierge volunteer who is always reading something interesting, recently recommended I read "A Man Called Ove" by Fredrik Backman. When I discovered the library owns an audiobook version, I saved it for my next trip to visit the grandchildren...
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Age Spots: Getting the most out of each bite with senior nutrition
(Local News ~ 05/02/16)
"Mom, what's for dinner?" How many times did we as children ask this question? The results in our house varied from a good old Sunday dinner of fried chicken and all the fixings to an, "I'm busy, just grab a sandwich." But now that simple question could mean the difference between a healthy life and hunger...
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Alive with history
(05/02/16)
If you haven't visited the area's newest historical center, you are missing a quality experience. Opening its doors a year ago, the Cape Girardeau County History Center is at 102 S. High St. in uptown Jackson, just steps away from the county courthouse...
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In his words: An interview with local veteran Brent Herdina
(05/02/16)
Name: Brent Herdina Born: May 21, 1968 -- age 47 Enlisted: February 1986 Branch: U.S. Air Force Rank: Tech Sergeant, E6 Units: 58th Tac-Fighter Wing, England; 131st Tac-Fighter Wing, St. Louis Status: 131st disbanded, separated City of residence: Gordonville...
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'Jungle Book' rules box office again
(Entertainment ~ 05/02/16)
NEW YORK -- Disney's "The Jungle Book" trounced a handful of underperforming new releases to rule the box office for a third consecutive week, while next week's certain champ, "Captain America: Civil War," began setting records overseas. Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to comScore...
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Longtime chef: Prince fought throat, stomach pains recently
(Entertainment ~ 05/02/16)
MINNEAPOLIS -- On stage, Prince still was captivating audiences at recent performances in Australia and California. He hosted a pop-up party at his Paisley Park studio, and in his final months, there were few outward signs anything was wrong. But off stage, something was different. Prince began wanting meals that were easier to digest and was fighting off waves of sore throats and frequent upset stomachs, the musician's personal chef said...
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Nettie Brown
(Obituary ~ 05/02/16)
Nettie Jean Brown, 86, of Cape Girardeau passed away Friday, April 29, 2016, at her home, surrounded by family. She was born Sept. 19, 1929, in Cape Girardeau to Ernest Lee and Mary (Curry) Bowman. Nettie worked at Tipton Linen in Cape Girardeau for several years and was of the Church of God faith...
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Births 5/2/16
(Births ~ 05/02/16)
Son to Chris Ormin and Alexandra Jo Cooper of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 4:42 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2016. Name, Dean Ormin. Weight, 7 pounds, 11 ounces. First child. Mrs. Cooper is the former Alexandra Job, daughter of Jim and Pam Job of Kelso, Missouri. She is employed by the Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center. Cooper is the son of Ormin Cooper of Wichita, Kansas, and Cindy Lambert of Benton, Missouri. He is employed by Sherwin-Williams...
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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda 5/2/16
(Local News ~ 05/02/16)
Cape Girardeau City Council City hall 401 Independence St. Study session, 5 p.m. today Items for discussion n Beautiful Business Property of the Month presentation n 2016 emergency solutions grant presentation n Environmental status report: solid waste, recycling and water system...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 5/2/16
(Local News ~ 05/02/16)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 1 Barton Square, Jackson 9 a.m. today Approval of minutes n Minutes of the April 28 meeting Communications/ reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on agenda Routine business...
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Out of the past: May 2
(Out of the Past ~ 05/02/16)
Earth movers are preparing the ground at Sunset and Lacey streets, where a new, three-story parking garage will be built for Southeast Missouri Hospital; work also is underway on extending Lacey to Sunset, with completion expected in about three weeks. Penzel Construction Co. of Jackson is the contractor for the projects...
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Elephants perform for final time at Ringling Bros. circus
(Entertainment ~ 05/02/16)
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Elephants performed for the last time at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus on Sunday, as the show closed its own chapter on a controversial practice that has entertained audiences since circuses began in America two centuries ago...
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Train derails in Washington; leaks hazardous chemical
(National News ~ 05/02/16)
WASHINGTON -- Officials warned Washington, D.C.-area residents to brace for a potentially slow commute today after a CSX freight train derailed near a Metro stop, sending 14 cars off the tracks and spilling hazardous material. The train derailed about 6:40 a.m. Sunday near the Rhode Island Avenue Metro station, and one of the cars leaked sodium hydroxide, used to produce various household products including paper, soap and detergents, CSX said...
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Trump gets outside help for possible GOP convention battle
(National News ~ 05/02/16)
WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump has a Plan B if he's faced with a contested convention, and it involves the sort of outside groups he's called "corrupt." While the billionaire businessman might lock up the Republican presidential nomination in the next five weeks of voting, he and his allies also are undertaking a parallel effort in case he falls short...
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New tests lead to Phoenix freeway shooting case's undoing
(National News ~ 05/02/16)
PHOENIX -- Leslie Merritt Jr. sat in a police interrogation room, unaware of why he had just been swarmed by SWAT officers and whisked away in handcuffs. "Why do you think you would be here?" the detective asked. "I have no idea, man. Traffic ticket or something," Merritt replied...
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Malia Obama to take year off before entering Harvard in 2017
(Community ~ 05/02/16)
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama's daughter Malia will take a year off after graduating high school in June before enrolling at Harvard University in 2017, a year later than had been expected, the president and his wife said in an announcement Sunday...
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How Amazon persuaded shoppers to pay up for shopping
(Business ~ 05/02/16)
NEW YORK -- Amazon clearly is entering its Prime. That means, of course, its $100 annual membership program, now a decade old, which has accomplished the feat of convincing millions of people to pay an annual fee for the privilege of, well, shopping...
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Flyers can take advantage of airline schedule changes to save money
(Business ~ 05/02/16)
NEW YORK -- Airline schedule changes often are frustrating. Suddenly a mid-morning flight shifts to one leaving before sunrise, or a leisurely layover turns into a mad dash to the next gate. Savvy travelers, however, realize sometimes schedule changes -- usually an hour or more -- allow the freedom to make itinerary adjustments without paying hundreds of dollars in fees...
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James Bond meets Samuel Colt: Seeking to build a safer gun
(Business ~ 05/02/16)
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Jonathan Mossberg is among a small number of pioneers looking to build a safer gun. But unlike many others, he was in the gun business when he started down that path. His family is renowned for its premier line of shotguns treasured by law enforcement, hunters and the military. ...
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People on the move 5/2/2016
(Business ~ 05/02/16)
Danielle Callow and Michelle Quade, experienced Realtors and Jackson residents, have joined the team of Century 21 Ashland Realty. Callow is a member of the Uptown Jackson Revitalization Organization and has been a Realtor since 2013. Quade has been licensed for over 12 years and is a lifelong resident of Jackson. Callow and Quade have received the Summit Award from the Cape Girardeau County Board of Realtors...
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1 million goldfish dive into lake near Phoenix
(National News ~ 05/02/16)
TEMPE, Ariz. -- More than 1 million goldfish now have a giant fishbowl to call home in a Phoenix suburb. Tempe officials dumped about 1.2 million goldfish and minnows into Tempe Town Lake on Friday. They said the fish will serve as a natural insect control for midge flies' larvae, which are at the bottom. The fish were transported from Arkansas by truck. The man-made lake already has a variety of fish, including bass and carp. The goldfish are expected to be a food source for the larger fish...
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Nation, world briefs 5/2/16
(National News ~ 05/02/16)
WASHINGTON -- CIA director John Brennan said a 28-page secret chapter from a congressional inquiry into 9/11 contains preliminary information about possible Saudi links to the attackers that hadn't been corroborated or checked out at the time. The Obama administration soon may release part of the material. ...
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Shirley Gaines
(Obituary ~ 05/02/16)
Shirley Murakami Gaines, 73, of Puxico, Missouri, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Southeast Hospital. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home...
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Cape Girardeau police report 5/2/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/02/16)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Summons n Jessica Lee Natvig, no age given, of Jackson was issued a summons for property damage at North Main and Independence streets. Robbery n Second-degree robbery was reported at 2240 Belleridge Pike...
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Marsha Lee
(Obituary ~ 05/02/16)
Marsha Lee of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Southeast Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.
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Jeff Hobbs
(Obituary ~ 05/02/16)
Jeff D. Hobbs, 48, of Cape Girardeau County died Friday, April 29, 2016. He was born April 14, 1968, in Cape Girardeau to Darrell W. and Beverly J. Benton Hobbs. He had worked for Missouri Barge Line. Jeff loved to sing, play his guitar, hunt and fish...
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Immanuel Lutheran Church 150th Anniversary
(Submitted Story ~ 05/02/16)
Immanuel Lutheran Church of Jackson (Tilsit) will celebrate its 150th anniversary on May 15. A morning worship service will be held at 8:45 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Dale Meyer as guest speaker. An anniversary dinner will be held following the service...
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Speak Out 5/2/16
(Speak Out ~ 05/02/16)
With the passing of a Missouri House bill allowing pharmacists to prescribe oral contraceptives, I envision the complications associated with this practice. Do pharmacists have the education and training to make clinical decisions about contraceptive risks and benefits or do they only have training on dispensing medications? Also, who is going to answer the phone calls if there is a complication associated with them prescribing those medications? Pharmacists will now have to keep themselves available 24 hours a day to answer such phone calls. ...
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