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Book Review: “7 Men And The Secret of their Greatness”
(B Magazine ~ 07/03/21)
The foundational ingredient of an inspirational business leader is an energetic drive with an altruistic nature; a rare combination. In “7 Men,” Eric Metaxas packs the story of seven extraordinarily driven, exponentially altruistic, and historically significant people who had worldwide impact, into one book...
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COVID-19 outbreak in Advance nursing facility leaves one dead
(Local News ~ 07/03/21)
There are currently 33 active cases of COVID-19 in Stoddard County, Missouri. An outbreak at a skilled nursing facility in Advance is responsible for 14 of those cases. One resident died as a result of the outbreak, Stoddard County Health Center officials announced Thursday evening...
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Highways panel rejects Chester Bridge bid
(Local News ~ 07/03/21)
Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission did not award the contract to rehabilitate the Chester Bridge during its regular meeting July 1, according to a press release. According to Missouri Department of Transportation (MDoT), four bids were received for the bridge rehabilitation project, and all were higher than anticipated. The bids surpassed MDoT's budget for the project...
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County praised for handling of federal COVID-19 funds
(Local News ~ 07/03/21)
Cape Girardeau County has received "kudos" from local auditing firm Stanley, Dirnberger, Hopper and Associates for its handling of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds, of which the county received an $9.2 million share...
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Veteran couple bring military knowledge to coffee business
(Local News ~ 07/03/21)
There's a lot Billy and Kristen Lewis learned during their time in the military -- discipline, attention to detail, a few words of Pashto. However, they didn't know they were also learning how to be successful in business. The Lewises run a mobile coffee shop out of a renovated horse trailer. The couple named it Molon Latte, a play on Spartan King Leonidas's infamous fighting words, "Molon labe," or "Come and get them!"...
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Jones retires after long career with Parks & Rec
(Local News ~ 07/03/21)
Julia Jones will retire July 12 after 10 years as head of Cape Girardeau's Parks and Recreation Department, concluding more than four decades of work in the same field. She is a native of the Show Me State, having been born in Cabool, Missouri, in the Ozarks, but since early childhood Jones had spent most of her life in Florida...
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Column: Jackson police, an honest person and kindness through chicken and dumplings
(Column ~ 07/03/21)
As another month of the Acts of Kindness program comes to a close, it continues to amaze me how wonderful this place is that we all call home. The Southeast Missourian developed this program in order to shine a light on the good in our community and give individuals a platform to share stories of kindness...
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A salute to Old Glory at the Avenue of Flags
(Community ~ 07/03/21)
Five times a year, a vast display of flags line the road at Cape Girardeau County Park that lead to the veterans' memorial on top of the hill. According to chairman for the Avenue of Flags program, David Cantrell, about 60 to 70 volunteers help put up and take down the flags each time, from organizations such as Adult and Teen Challenge, ROTC and Boy Scouts, and individual volunteers...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 07/03/21)
Today is Saturday, July 3, the 184th day of 2021. There are 181 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 3, 1775, Gen. George Washington took command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts. On this date: In 1863, the three-day Civil War Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania ended in a major victory for the North as Confederate troops failed to breach Union positions during an assault known as Pickett's Charge...
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Henry Justi and Post 173 of the Grand Army of the Republic
(Column ~ 07/03/21)
The local Grand Army of the Republic post of Union veterans was the Henry Justi Post. Why did Justi deserve the honor of having the post named for him? John Henry Justi was a son of German immigrants William Justi and Sophia Anders. William was a baker and grocer with a store in Cape Girardeau. William Sr. died in 1855, leaving the family with little income. Henry became a mercantile clerk and salesman...
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Adopt Kittens 7-4-21
(Community ~ 07/03/21)
Submitted by Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary These two kitties, a tuxedo and a tabby, are 9 and 11 months old. They need loving, forever homes. If you are ready for a rewarding experience, come see us at Safe Harbor. Call (573) 243-9823.
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Ant beats tiger beetle
(Column ~ 07/03/21)
I spotted two small insects battling on a rock. At first the gray insect was dragging the red ant. They moved very fast as I snapped several out-of-focus photos with my cellphone. Soon I identified the gray insect as a predatory tiger beetle. Ants are fierce predators, too. I didn't know which one would win this fight, but I was somewhat surprised when the ant suddenly got ahold of the tiger beetle's eye, giving me this photo...
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FYI 7-4-21
(Community ~ 07/03/21)
The Cape Girardeau Public Library's Books on Tap: A social book club is back to in-person meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Ebb & Flo ermentation in Cape Girardeau. Join the group for drinks and discussion of what you read for this month's theme: A roaring good read....
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Club news 7-4-21
(Community News ~ 07/03/21)
The Southeast District Spring FCE Meeting was held on June 8 at the Chamber of Commerce meeting room in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, hosted by Butler County. The theme of the meeting was "Staying Anchored in FCE." Members attended from Butler, Cape Girardeau and Ripley counties. ...
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He remained for two days in the place where he was
(Column ~ 07/03/21)
I love the verses in Scripture that speak about Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead in John 11:1-44. What I am specifically drawn to about this story is Jesus' intensely personal relationship with each sister and the way he knows and comforts each of them in their grief. I love each sister's honest response to Jesus' presence, the ways they speak their minds and hearts so openly and bluntly to him...
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Price of freedom
(Column ~ 07/03/21)
My Grandad grew up on a tobacco farm in western Kentucky. He spent his boyhood days planting, harvesting, drying and smoking tobacco. Shortly after he and my Granny were married, he shipped off to Germany to fight for the cause of freedom. The story handed down is a cease-fire was declared while crossing the Atlantic en route to the combat zone, changing his and his unit's mission from combat to peacekeeper. ...
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Freedom and the 4th of July
(Column ~ 07/03/21)
Do you have plans to celebrate Independence Day? Have you visited the fireworks stand with the intention of burning money for the excitement of loud bursts of color? Or did you buy things that sparkle and smoke intentionally getting less "bang for your buck?" Maybe you prefer to let your neighbors spend their hard-earned money while you watch the skies for free entertainment. For me, it varies from year to year...
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Learning briefs 7-4-21
(Community ~ 07/03/21)
Cape Girardeau: Christian Campbell, Gia Hawkins, Aurora May, Mackenzie Ramdial, Michael Reece, Skylar Riordan, Michaela Roy, X'Adriana Scott, Maria Seidu-Sofo, Aaron Shofner, Savannah Sides, Hayley Spies, Gage Wooten, Breiana Wright. Gordonville: Zachary Haygood...
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Meridian Junior and Senior High School fourth quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 07/03/21)
Meridian Junior and Senior High School High Honor Roll 6th grade: Ziah Bartlett, Madyson Dover, Gregory Johnson, Jr., LaTarus Johnson, Jayla Meeks, TyReona Moore, Leon Patterson III, Ahrielya Vasser, Krishawn Young. 7th grade: Karissa Fitzgerald, Lailah Hite, KiAra Lane, Eric Larry, Vanessa Ley, Y'Miyah Perkins, Shavar Thompkins, Riley Wood...
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Eagle Ridge Christian School fourth quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 07/03/21)
Eagle Ridge Christian School A Honor Roll Kindergarten: Nora Ammon, Emri Ferguson, Bennet Grabel, Paul Janssens, Eli Loberg, Everly Moore, Asher Seyer, Tobias Shanahan, Myles Stewart,Madelyn Vance, Lydia Winters. 1st grade: Avery Beasley, Rebekah Blunt, Aurora Francis, Mattelyn Honey, Eli Margrabe, Christain Mellies, Miles Shipman, Rhett Strickland...
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Daylight hours are important
(Column ~ 07/03/21)
A couple weeks ago we saw the beginning of the summer season which was the longest day of the year. Up to June 20 the days got longer and longer, while after June 20 the days will get shorter and shorter. The shortest day of the year is Dec, 21. Where we live in Missouri on the shortest day of the year, there is about 9.5 hours of daylight, while during the longest day of the year, there is approximately 14.75 hours of daylight. ...
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Senior Center Menus for July 6-9
(Community ~ 07/03/21)
Cape Girardeau Senior Center is open for carryout and delivery only. Monday: Closed for July 4th holiday. Tuesday: Scrambled eggs and sausage patty or chicken tenders, baked hash browns with onions, biscuit and gravy, orange juice, bran muffin and citrus fruit dessert...
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Wrong on Medicaid expansion
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/03/21)
On Aug. 4, 2020, the citizens of Missouri by a vote of 672,967 to 590,809 passed Medicaid expansion. This is a plan to offer public health insurance to thousands of additional low-income individuals. This vote defied the wishes of the Republican politicians who had blocked it at the statehouse for years and implored voters to reject it at the ballot box. ...
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Prayer 7-4-21
(Prayer ~ 07/03/21)
Father God, thank you for our freedoms, including the freedom to worship you. Amen.
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Let's make a deal -- to abdicate responsibility
(Column ~ 07/03/21)
If you follow the news, you may be under the impression that nothing ever gets done in Congress and that Democrats and Republicans can't agree on any serious legislation. You aren't alone. Look at the inordinate praise the "bipartisan" infrastructure deal is getting. This widespread wonder highlights the mistaken belief that our awful hyperpartisan era brings about discord and gridlock in Washington. This common refrain is simply wrong...
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School choice only option in divided nation
(Column ~ 07/03/21)
The issue of critical race theory is raising a more fundamental question about our nation: education. Education is about more than teaching children to read and write. It is about transmitting values, transmitting a worldview, that will define how our youth think and how they will live...
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Police report 7-4-21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/03/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department released the following items. Arrest does not imply guilt. Arrests n Brook J. Leverich, 31, of Jackson was arrested on suspicion of stealing. n Jerry E. Pinkston, 57, of Bloomfield, Missouri, was arrested on a Stoddard County, Missouri, warrant for failure to obey judge's orders for delivering a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and unlawful use of a weapon...
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Fire report 7-4-21
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/03/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. June 30 n Medical assists were made at 4:01 a.m. on South Park Avenue; 8:19 a.m. on Clark Avenue; 10:32 a.m. on South Pacific Street; 10:56 a.m. on South Broadview Street; 1:1 p.m. on South Ellis Street; and 1:35 p.m. on Maria Louise Lane...
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Dale Sanders
(Obituary ~ 07/03/21)
Dale Wayne Sanders, 60, of Willow Park, Texas, formerly of Cape Girardeau, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at U.P.M.C. Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born Aug. 22, 1960, at Kennett, Missouri, to Ray and Anna Bassett Sanders. Dale was a graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School in 1978...
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Randolph Pombert Jr.
(Obituary ~ 07/03/21)
Randolph L. "Bud" Pombert Jr., 55, of Jackson passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021, in Burfordville. He was born Oct. 11, 1965 in Kankakee, Illinois, son of Randolph and Patricia Long Pombert Sr. Randolph worked as a carpenter. He enjoyed volunteering for Whitewater Fire Department and helping people...
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Arthur Obermann
(Obituary ~ 07/03/21)
Arthur Lee Obermann, 94, of Jackson died Friday, July 2, 2021, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., with parish prayers at 7 p.m., July 12 at Ford and Sons Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. July 13 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jackson, with the Rev. Randolph Tochtrop officiating. There will be no visitation the day of the service. Burial will be at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson...
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Dana McCourt
(Obituary ~ 07/03/21)
BENTON, Mo. -- Dana D. McCourt, 85 of Benton died Friday, July 2, 2021, at Saint Francis Medical Center. He was born Sept. 8, 1935, to Ophie and Sara Cougar McCourt. He married Deloma "Jean" Jones on May 16,1964. She preceded him in death March 5, 2015...
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Barbara Lohr
(Obituary ~ 07/03/21)
Barbara Ann Lohr, 83 years young, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Florida, having the time of her life with her grandchildren, while on a Walt Disney World vacation. She was born July 12, 1937, in Sikeston, Missouri, daughter of Gilbert and Marie Clinton. ...
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Joan Johnson
(Obituary ~ 07/03/21)
Joan Louise Johnson, 88, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, July 1, 2021, at The Lutheran Home. She was born Aug. 9, 1932, in Ancell, Missouri, to Virgil and Barbara J. Diebold Hopkins. She and Jack Francis Johnson were married April 11, 1953 at Kelso, Missouri. He preceded her in death Dec. 30, 2009...
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Roberta Brown
(Obituary ~ 07/03/21)
Roberta Wiseman Brown, 73, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, June 28, 2021, at her home. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau. Funeral will follow at 4 p.m. Friday at the church, with the Rev. Joseph G. Cotton Jr. officiating. Burial will be July 11 at Cottrell Memorial Garden Cemetery in Holly Springs...
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Out of the past: July 4
(Out of the Past ~ 07/03/21)
Mud volleyball is a muddy, popular event at the Jackson Jaycees Independence Day Celebration at City Park; 48 teams compete in the tournament; other activities there include a Jackson Municipal Band concert, car show, craft show, pie-eating contest, keg throw, skillet throw and a Knights of Columbus-sponsored horseshoe tournament; the event ends with a fireworks display...
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Out of the past: July 3
(Out of the Past ~ 07/03/21)
Jo Ann Emerson may run for Congress in the 8th District to carry on the legacy of her late husband, U.S. Rep. Bill Emerson; in a prepared statement, the 46-year-old widow said yesterday she will spend the next few days conferring with her four daughters on whether she should enter the race; a number of Republicans have urged her to finish the remainder of Emerson's term and run as an independent candidate for a new two-year term in the November election; those backers include some who have looked at entering the race themselves if she doesn't.. ...
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