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Cape Girardeau County agenda 7/8/19
(Local News ~ 07/08/19)
Approval of minutes n Minutes for July 1 meeting Communications/reports -- other elected officials n Treasurer Roger Hudson will present purchase order for approval -- Penzel Construction application No. 10...
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11-year-old killed, six injured in Perry County wreck
(Local News ~ 07/08/19)
PERRY COUNTY, Mo. — Van Stephenson, 11, was killed Saturday morning in a single-vehicle wreck on northbound Interstate 55 south of Route M in Perry County, according to Perry County Coroner William Bohnert. Six others were injured in the incident, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s online traffic crash report...
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Sikeston DPS training new officer to give information to public
(Local News ~ 07/08/19)
SIKESTON, MO. -- Sikeston Department of Public Safety is adding a new face to relay information to the public. In the coming months, officer Evelyn Aceves will undergo training to become Sikeston DPS' newest public information officer. "We see the addition of officer Aceves as a public information officer being a valuable tool to help us get our message out to the public -- whether it be our daily operations, concerns in the community or other issues that we want to relay to the public," Sikeston DPS assistant chief Jim McMillen said.. ...
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Business Notebook: Ray's on the move? A new eatery opens downtown, law firm opens new office and support for local charities
(Business ~ 07/08/19)
Removal of the former Ray's Plaza Banquet Center building on South Mount Auburn Road is scheduled to start today. Notice I said "removal" and not "demolition"? That's because when I spoke last week with Diane Drury of Midamerica Hotels Corp., owner of the building, she said there was a possibility the building could be disassembled and moved to a new location much like houses are occasionally moved...
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Time to branch out: Comic Con organizer sets Cape Anime Con dates
(Local News ~ 07/08/19)
For the last five years, Cape Comic Con co-organizer and Cape Championship Wrestling promoter Ken Murphy said he has wanted to branch out from the norm. So after months of planning, the beginning stages of the first Cape Anime Con are sprouting. The convention is set for Sept. 21 and 22 at the Arena Building in Cape Girardeau...
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Road trip: 900 Corvettes to visit downtown Cape in August
(Local News ~ 07/08/19)
Nearly 900 Chevy Corvettes will make a one-night stop in Cape Girardeau on Aug. 27 before heading to the National Corvette Museum’s 25th anniversary celebration in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Corvettes are manufactured in Bowling Green, preceded by production in the St. Louis area, according to Corvettes of Southeast Missouri president and event planning committee chairman Rick Essner...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 07/08/19)
Today is Monday, July 8, the 189th day of 2019. There are 176 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 8, 1947, a New Mexico newspaper, the Roswell Daily Record, quoted officials at Roswell Army Air Field as saying they had recovered a "flying saucer" that crashed onto a ranch; officials then said it was actually a weather balloon. (To this day, there are those who believe what fell to Earth was an alien spaceship carrying extra-terrestrial beings.)...
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Fashion as Branding: It's more than a style.
(B Magazine ~ 07/08/19)
For these three Southeast Missouri businessmen, fashion is about more than looking good at the office; it's about creating a brand for themselves, an association with a particular signature item that shows their personality not only while they're at work, but also while they're out and about in the community. Here, they share the purpose behind their iconic looks...
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Don't split up immigrant families
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/08/19)
I served my nation as an educator for 44 years. There is political wrongdoing being perpetrated on vulnerable children in the name of politics. Separating refugee children and parents should not occur in a nation that has for centuries accepted refugees without inflicting irreparable harm to the weakest and youngest of that group. Families should not be split apart and inhumanly kept ignorant of the location of their parents or children...
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Police and residents rescue 6-foot snake from car engine
(National News ~ 07/08/19)
EAST WINDSOR, Conn. — Police and bystanders teamed up to rescue a 6-foot-long snake that had wrapped itself around the engine block of a car in Connecticut. East Windsor police said the reptile had to be removed from a resident’s vehicle Thursday. ...
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Iran steps further from nuke deal, adding pressure on Europe
(International News ~ 07/08/19)
TEHRAN, Iran -- Iran increased its uranium enrichment Sunday beyond the limit allowed by its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, inching its program closer toward weapons-grade levels while calling for a diplomatic solution to a crisis heightening tensions with the U.S...
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Quakes push Californians to prepare for the next big jolt
(National News ~ 07/08/19)
RIDGECREST, Calif. -- Shaken residents were cleaning up Sunday from two of the biggest earthquakes to rattle California in decades as scientists warn both should serve as a wake-up call to be ready when the long-dreaded "Big One" strikes. California is spending more than $16 million to install thousands of quake-detecting sensors statewide officials say will give utilities and trains precious seconds to shut down before the shaking starts...
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DHS official defends conditions at Border Patrol stations
(National News ~ 07/08/19)
WASHINGTON -- Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan on Sunday defended conditions at U.S. Border Patrol stations following reports of crowded and unsanitary conditions that have heightened debate about President Donald Trump's immigration policy, a trademark issue for his reelection campaign...
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Patsy Schlick
(Obituary ~ 07/08/19)
Patsy Jean Webb Schlick, 84, of Cape Girardeau died Friday July 5, 2019. She was born Jan. 10, 1935, in Galveston Texas; she was loved and raised by Mrs. Josephine Webb. She was united in holy matrimony to Eugene T. Schlick on Dec. 7, 1952. ...
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Thomas Kiehne
(Obituary ~ 07/08/19)
Dr. Thomas Howard Kiehne, 74, of Jackson, formerly of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, passed away suddenly Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Jackson. He was born Aug. 20, 1944, in St. Louis, the only child of Howard and Dorothy Goehring Kiehne. His father, Howard, was killed in the line of duty Feb. 28, 1945, during World War II in the European Theater. ...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 7/8/19
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/08/19)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Friday n Medical assists were made at 8:42 a.m. on Pioneer Drive, 8:43 a.m. on South Sprigg Street, 9:15 a.m. on South West End Boulevard, 9:42 a.m. on Siemers Drive, 12:29 p.m. on South Hanover Street, 12:55 p.m. on South Kingshighway, 3:02 p.m. on Delwin Street, 3:24 p.m. on William Street and 8:27 p.m. on Broadway...
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Cape Girardeau police report 7/8/19
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/08/19)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Summonses n Sarina J. Golden, 20, of Cape Girardeau and Orlando S. Hollis, 20, of McClure, Illinois, were issued summonses for possession of a controlled substance on West End Boulevard...
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NerdWallet: How to stem 'subscription creep'
(Business ~ 07/08/19)
From Netflix, Spotify and Amazon Prime to Blue Apron, Birchbox and beer of the month, your debit or credit card statements are likely littered with subscriptions that are costing you dearly. Not that all subscriptions are bad. You might be happy to pay a monthly fee to work out at the gym or type in Microsoft Office 365. But maybe the benefits of subscribing to credit monitoring or razors by mail were, uh, more fleeting...
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Already cautious businesses grow even more wary about hiring
(Business ~ 07/08/19)
NEW YORK -- Corri Smith is planning to hire a full-time project manager for her public relations firm and make her part-time assistant full time. But she has a wary eye on the economy. "It's been a long time since we've had some trouble in the economy. It can't all be wonderful -- something will happen," said Smith, owner of Charlotte, North Carolina-based Black Wednesday...
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Truman State making night skies friendlier for star gazing
(State News ~ 07/08/19)
ST. LOUIS -- Truman State University students and faculty might notice more stars in the sky when they return to campus this fall. KWMU-FM reported after four years of research on how artificial light brightens the night sky, scientists are planning to change lighting on the campus in Kirksville in north-central Missouri to direct light away from the sky...
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Safe House welcomes women into new facility
(Editorial ~ 07/08/19)
It’s been a long time coming, but the new and improve Safe House for Women is open and serving women in need. The organization announced late last month it was open with 18,000 square feet of space and serving women there. The new facility is handicapped accessible, and will have 10 bedrooms with 40 beds, more bathroom facilities, a computer lab, library, a quiet lounge, family lounge and a children’s playroom...
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8 buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright added to UNESCO World Heritage list
(Community ~ 07/08/19)
CHICAGO -- The work of famed American architect Frank Lloyd Wright was recognized Sunday as eight of his buildings, including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City, Los Angeles' Hollyhock House and the Unity Temple in suburban Chicago, were added to the UNESCO World Heritage list...
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Out of the past: July 8
(Out of the Past ~ 07/08/19)
Negotiations between Scott City and Lady Luck Gaming Corp. are nearing completion as a July 18 operating agreement deadline looms; Lady Luck's plans include a riverboat casino and dock at the Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority and an optional site on the Diversion Channel near Rhodes Travel Center on Nash Road...
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Prayer 7/8/19
(Prayer ~ 07/08/19)
I will praise you, Lord Jesus, and I will bless your holy name forever. Amen.
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MCLA Scholarship Recipients
(Submitted Story ~ 07/08/19)
The Cpl Mason O Yarbrough Marine Corps League Auxiliary is proud to announce the recipients of our 2019 Scholarship. Congratulations to Hailey Crass and Chloe Pipkin, both from Jackson Senior High School. We are very proud to be able to assist you with your college education. ...
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Flood of Relief for McCLURE, EAST CAPE, and GALE ILLINOIS
(Submitted Story ~ 07/08/19)
Could you post in the paper McClure, East Cape, and Gale are asking for donations to aide in the dire need NON PERISHABLE FOOD Water Gatorade Personal hygiene products Sanitary napkins Sanitary wipes Hand sanitizer Dish soap Body wash Shampoo and conditioner...
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John Wolpers Earns MSFS
(Submitted Story ~ 07/08/19)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – July 8, 2019 – John H. Wolpers, CFP®, CRPC®, CFS®, APMA®, has earned the Master of Science in Financial Services (MSFS) degree from the Richard D. Irwin Graduate School at The American College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Wolpers successfully completed requirements providing diverse financial education to help clients on a variety of financial topics. ...
- Eating Like a Refugee (07/08/19)
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Senior Addiction
(07/08/19)
At a recent staff meeting, we had a presentation entitled “Opiates in the Aging Population.” This was very eye-opening for many of us, and we learned quite a bit. It is hard for many people to think of a senior having addiction issues, but the truth is that addiction can happen at any age...
- Now Read This: “The Master Plan: My Journey from Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose,” by Chris Wilson (07/08/19)
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Life, Learning and Friendship
(07/08/19)
At Beta Sigma Phi chapter meetings in Cape Girardeau, women gather for a girls' night away from spouses and children. It’s a night to themselves, but not for themselves: after learning about an educational lesson on a different topic at each meeting, discussions begin about which organization to donate to or volunteer with next. Each woman leaves with more knowledge and a bigger heart...
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ONE BRICK AT A TIME
(07/08/19)
For local mason Kenny Foeste, becoming the newest member of the Masonry Hall of Fame started with a simple letter. A nomination, really. A written legacy of a life well-lived and a job well done. A job that is far from over and a legacy that will continue on for years. A letter filled with a granddaughter’s praise and adoration for a grandfather she has known her whole life as a hardworking and respectable man...
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Learn to Cook Healthily
(07/08/19)
Christine Jaegers, fitness and wellness specialist for the City of Cape Girardeau and teacher of the Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department’s Summer Wellness Cooking Series, only asked for one thing while teaching a “Cooking with Hypertension” class at the Osage Centre on June 11: for everyone to bring an open mind. ...
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Delicious Reading: Summer Smoothies
(07/08/19)
Summer school weeks and the regular school year have decidedly different morning routines. During the summer, my husband and I aren’t rushing to get ready so we can get to school as well, there is no bus to catch and since the older two kids are doing P.E. ...
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Pageant Queen
(07/08/19)
Maureen Lea grew up in England during World War II. She remembers using blackout curtains to ensure her and her family’s safety during the war. When she was 18, Maureen joined the Women’s Land Army and met an American soldier, Richard Lea, while he was deployed. The two were married in England and then moved to America shortly thereafter. Richard and Maureen were married for 50 years and had six children...
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Task Dogs: A Service Dog Expo Raises Awareness About Service Dogs for Veterans with PTSD
(07/08/19)
Service dogs can be invaluable to those who have physical disabilities, post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and much more. Helping the public learn about accessibility to service dogs was the focus of “Task Dogs: A Service Dog Expo,” which took place Saturday, June 15, at the Gateway Hall at the Purina Event Center in Gray Summit, Missouri. You can learn more about the event at facebook.com/taskdog...
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Societal Miscommunications
(07/08/19)
As a parent of teenagers, I’m struggling right now with societal miscommunications and particularly the concept of work ethics in 2019. Two of my children are working more than 30 hours per week in labor-intensive jobs, and I’m very proud of them. However, on the back side, I also have to deal with lots of long sighs, ugly looks, deep-throated grumbles and even some whining because they’re growing up in a society that feels like kids shouldn’t have to do too much. ...
- A Look Back (07/08/19)
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