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St. Louis man, 78, stabbed to death in broad daylight
(State News ~ 10/31/07)
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- A 78-year-old St. Louis man is dead after being stabbed in broad daylight, and police are still searching for the killer. David Delashmit was stabbed in the chest Tuesday afternoon after getting out of his car in south St. Louis. He died later at a hospital...
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Ameren rates go down, Atmos up
(Local News ~ 10/31/07)
Natural gas rates will fall 10 percent this winter for Cape Girardeau customers of AmerenUE but Atmos Energy gas consumers in Jackson will pay 12 percent more. The Missouri Public Service Commission approved the winter rates for the two utilities based on their estimated costs of obtaining gas for the winter. ...
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Jackson man sentenced to 10 years in prison for intent to distribute heroin
(Local News ~ 10/31/07)
Southeast Missourian A Jackson man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Tuesday for dealing heroin. Circuit Judge William L. Syler Jr. sentenced William Minner, of 1232 W. Jackson Blvd., after Minner pleaded guilty Sept. 2 to charges of possession of heroin with intent to distribute, according to a news release from Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney Morley Swingle's office...
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Schools replacing Halloween with 'fall parties'
(Local News ~ 10/31/07)
At Orchard Elementary in Jackson, Halloween will just be another day of school. Students will not sport costumes, decorate goody-bags or celebrate the day during class. "It just makes it a lot easier from our standpoint," said principal Clay Vangilder...
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Man charged with neglect of animals
(Local News ~ 10/31/07)
GLENALLEN, Mo. -- A Delta man has been charged with neglecting three of his animals on property in Glenallen. According to the Bollinger County Sheriff's Department, a horse died and two other animals were left in poor condition. An autopsy revealed the horse starved. It had dirt and rocks in its bowels, according to an incident report filed by the sheriff's department...
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Halloween hours not set in most area communities
(Local News ~ 10/31/07)
Parents and children will need to use good judgment in determining when to start and end Halloween. "We do recommend the tricking or treating done by 8 p.m.," said Scott City police chief Don Cobb. "We don't have a start time." Chaffee is the only area city to set official Halloween hours, 5 to 8 p.m...
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Commander visit
(Editorial ~ 10/31/07)
Cape Girardeau hosted another Commander Owners Group Rally earlier this month. The group is made up of Commander airplane owners who meet regularly on Internet boards and much less regularly in person. This was the second year in a row the organization held its meeting in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Playing the environmental game
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/31/07)
To the editor:I remember my first encounter with tax-funded leftist academics experimenting with the new cloak of environmentalism to obscure their agendas. While pursuing my first bachelor of science degree in a techno-managerial field in Arizona during the 1970s, I had to suffer some useless environmental courses because, gee, Earth was about to freeze. ...
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Does TV decide your vote?
(Column ~ 10/31/07)
Just ask your friend to name the Republican or Democratic presidential candidates, and I will almost guarantee they will only be able to name the top three or possibly four. That's because that is all they hear on television. Why does television only talk a bout the top three? Because they have raised the most money and, consequently, top the polls. They have more money because our society's big-money contributors support the candidates they think will help them the most...
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Speak Out 10/31/07
(Speak Out ~ 10/31/07)
Take a stand; Serious music; A little nudity; Help each other; Lights in the park; Visitor parking; High-class only; Ultimate sacrifice; Looking to the future; Thanks, taxpayers
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Retaking writing and 'rithmetic
(Local News ~ 10/31/07)
Brittany Bollinger thought the transition between high school and college would be manageable. But on Friday she returned her college algebra textbook. "I dropped the class. If I had known college algebra would be this hard, I would have paid more attention in high school," she said...
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Full-body imprints of ancient amphibians found in Penn. rock collected years ago
(National News ~ 10/31/07)
DENVER -- A rock that sat untouched in a Pennsylvania museum's fossil collection for years has rare full-body imprints of not just one, but three ancient amphibians. Researchers found the imprints in sandstone rocks collected in eastern Pennsylvania decades ago and stored in the museum in Reading, Pa. The body impressions of the salamanderlike creatures are estimated to be 330 million years old, or about 100 million years before the first dinosaurs appeared...
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MOHELA quietly ends life sciences loan benefits
(State News ~ 10/31/07)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri's student loan authority has quietly ended a program launched with fanfare three years ago to entice the state's math and science graduates to work in the life sciences by forgiving part of their student loans. The Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority claims the program was beset by contradictory problems -- paltry participation and the potential for abuse because of an overly broad definition of "life sciences" that counted ice cream parlors, a beauty shop and farm supply stores.. ...
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Out of the past 10/31/07
(Out of the Past ~ 10/31/07)
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Martin of Springdale, Ark., are special guests at First Assembly of God Church of Cape Girardeau; the couple will combine their preaching and singing talents for services that will continue through Wednesday. Cape Girardeau businessman Martin Hecht will be the recipient of the prestigious "Gates of Jerusalem" award next month in St. Louis; the State of Israel and the State of Israel Bonds are honoring Hecht for his "untiring efforts and devoted leadership."...
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Author pens second book on region
(Local News ~ 10/31/07)
Morley Swingle's new book, "Bootheel Man," won't be available to the public until Nov. 8, but its backstory is as old as his 2002 breakthrough book as an author, "The Gold of Cape Girardeau." Swingle began writing "The Gold of Cape Girardeau" back in the early 1980s, back when he was an assistant prosecuting attorney in Cape Girardeau County. ...
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Networking event moved to River Campus
(Local News ~ 10/31/07)
Networking event moved to River Campus The Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce will move its monthly breakfast networking event for November to the new Southeast Missouri State University River Campus. The First Friday Coffee will begin at 7 a.m. Friday in Bedell Performance Hall at the River Campus. This month's program will focus on the River Campus. The sponsors for this month's event will be CPU Inc. and the Southeast Missourian. First Friday is normally held at the Show Me Center...
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Library receives grant for new computer system
(Local News ~ 10/31/07)
Library receives grant for management system The Cape Girardeau Public Library received $6,564 from the Missouri State Library PC and Print Management Grant. Money will go toward a computer and print management system called CASSIE. The grants are funded by the Library Services and Technology Act...
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Iraqi leaders agree on draft law to remove immunity for security firms
(International News ~ 10/31/07)
BAGHDAD -- The Iraqi government approved a draft law Tuesday to lift immunity for foreign security companies including Blackwater USA, a bid to overturn a decree imposed more than three years ago by the U.S. official who ran the country after the American-led invasion...
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Online Halloween photo contest still taking entries
(Local News ~ 10/31/07)
There's a cat dressed up as a frog. A dog dressed up as a cat. Oh, and let's not forget the offended-looking Yorkshire Terrier in the hotdog costume. Semissourian.com is hosting its first Halloween photo contest, featuring categories for pet costumes, children's costumes, adult costumes and pumpkin carving. ...
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Marilyn Turner
(Obituary ~ 10/31/07)
Marilyn L. Turner, 74, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. She was born March 24, 1933, in Shawneetown, Mo., daughter of Elmer and Elsie Winter Saupe. She and Cecil Turner were married April 13, 1952, in Shawneetown...
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Cecil Holman Sr.
(Obituary ~ 10/31/07)
WAPPAPELLO, Mo. -- Cecil L. Holman Sr., 72, of Wappapello died Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, at Puxico Nursing Center in Puxico, Mo. He was born June 1, 1935, in Lamar, Ark., son of Wallace Lawson and Bessie Maude Sweeney Holman. He and Ruth Ellen Goehman were married July 13, 1962, in Mounds, Ill. She died Feb. 27, 1999...
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Elaine Frazee
(Obituary ~ 10/31/07)
Elaine M. Frazee, 79, of Brook Park, Minn., died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, at her home. She was born June 28, 1928, in Cairo, Ill., daughter of Thomas and Vera Willis McCoy. She married Warren Frazee in 1950. They lived in Cape Girardeau 10 years before moving to Beaumont, Texas...
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Scott City pub to hold benefit concert Saturday
(Local News ~ 10/31/07)
Scott City pub to hold benefit concert Saturday Schock's Pub in Scott City will host a memorial benefit concert for Randy "Coon Dog" Brant, close friend to several musicians from the Scott City area, including Randy Leiner, deceased frontman of The Melroys. ...
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Tom Dietiker
(Obituary ~ 10/31/07)
Vernon "Tom" Dietiker, 73, of Crestview, Fla., died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007. He was born Oct. 22, 1934, in Cape Girardeau, son of Charles Daniel and Lovy Pippin Dietiker. Dietiker was a graduate of Central High School and attended Southeast Missouri State University. He was a professional photographer, owning and operating M&S Photo 21 years...
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Cape/Jackson police report 10/31/07
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/31/07)
Arrests; Arrest
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Cape fire report 10/31/07
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/31/07)
n At 6:16 p.m., emergency medical service in the 900 block of Chestnut Street. n At 8:20 p.m., emergency medical service in the 200 block of South Lorimier Street. n At 12:31 p.m., emergency medical service at Kingshighway and William Street. n At 1:25 p.m., emergency medical service in the unit block of Water Street...
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Births 10/31/07
(Births ~ 10/31/07)
Fidler; Carr; Fuemmeler; Gleason; Huber; Flinn; Nussbaum; Rau; Vicory
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Man recovering after being shot by dog
(National News ~ 10/31/07)
DES MOINES, Iowa -- A hunter is recovering after he was shot in the leg at close range by his dog, who stepped on his shotgun and tripped the trigger, an official said Tuesday. James Harris, 37, of Tama, Iowa, was hit in the calf Saturday, the opening day of pheasant season, said Alan Foster, a spokesman with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources...
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Getting creative with candy corn
(Community ~ 10/31/07)
"Nothing on Earth is so beautiful as the final haul on Halloween night," declares Steve Almond, author and self-confessed candy freak whose book on the subject reveals that he has eaten at least one piece of candy "every single day of his entire life."...
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Some family favorites with fall flavors
(Column ~ 10/31/07)
Our family had a wonderful trip last weekend as we visited with extended family in Indiana. Along with hours of laughter came several great meals and new recipes. When we visit this particular group, they know I always want to come home with new recipes, so they made sure of that this time as well. Today is all new from Lebanon, Ind., from the Powell family with hopes that you enjoy these recipes...
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Yard art can brighten winter lawns
(Community ~ 10/31/07)
Art is enjoying a coming-out party across America as gardeners add personality to their yards, especially during the winter. Discarded farm implements are being restored for use as planters. Plywood cutouts of Disney-like ducklings are staked out alongside driveways and sidewalks. Statuary mingles with rose bushes. Fountains become the focal points of residential ponds. Colorful bottles replace fall foliage on tree branches...
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Cookie contest winners to be featured in newspaper
(Community ~ 10/31/07)
Think your cookies take the cake? SHE magazine is teaming up with Southeast Missourian features editor Chris Harris for a holiday baking blowout. Enter your favorite cookie recipe in our Holiday Best contest by e-mailing the recipe to she@semissourian.com. ...
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Fall season floundering with no breakout hit like last year
(Entertainment ~ 10/31/07)
NEW YORK -- Anybody want to buy a TV season? It's slightly used. And, with the looming threat of a writer's strike, it could soon be feeling the effects of a fuel shortage. Just five weeks in, the fall 2007 TV season isn't performing so well. "Viva Laughlin," CBS' musical whodunit, was yanked after only two airings...
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Haines plans to retire after 26th 'lap'
(College Sports ~ 10/31/07)
Not that Joey Haines appeared on the verge of being shown the door any time soon. But Southeast Missouri State's longtime track and field coach never wanted to even get close to the point where that became a possibility. So one of the university's all-time most decorated coaches recently decided to retire, effective at the end of the current school year...
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Willen commits verbally to Lafayette
(High School Sports ~ 10/31/07)
Notre Dame's Ryan Willen confirmed Tuesday that he has verbally accepted a full scholarship to play basketball at Lafayette College, which has a Division I program in the Patriot League. Willen, who also received offers from two other Division I programs -- North Dakota State and Texas-Pan American -- said he selected Lafayette after visiting the school last weekend...
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Tricked and mistreated: Rams become the butt of jokes
(Professional Sports ~ 10/31/07)
ST. LOUIS -- Finally, a can't lose proposition for the St. Louis Rams. They're off this week. There's more ridicule making the e-mail rounds. Q: How do you keep a St. Louis Ram out of your yard? A: Put up goal posts. Q: What do the St. Louis Rams and possums have in common? A: Both play dead at home and get killed on the road...
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Coyotes overtake Blues 2-1 on pair of late goals
(Professional Sports ~ 10/31/07)
ST. LOUIS -- Fredrik Sjostrom scored on a wraparound with 2:58 to go, capping a strong third period for the Phoenix Coyotes in a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night. Michael Zigomanis tied it with about 7 1/2 minutes to go on a breakaway. The Coyotes entered the game in a 2-6 slump since beating the Blues at home in the opener Oct. 4, but have won five straight in St. Louis...
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OVC-champion Redhawks receive two weekly awards
(College Sports ~ 10/31/07)
Fresh off its Ohio Valley Conference regular-season championship, the Southeast Missouri State women's soccer team picked up two OVC player of the week awards Tuesday. Senior Molli Beard is the offensive player of the week, while junior Casey Kraft nabbed the defensive honor...
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Little resigns as Dodgers manager amid reports Torre will take job
(Professional Sports ~ 10/31/07)
LOS ANGELES -- Grady Little is out as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, a move that sure seems to pave the way for Joe Torre to take over. One report said Torre and the Dodgers had already reached a deal that would give the former New York Yankees manager a new job only weeks after he parted ways with the club...
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Yankees announce hiring of Girardi
(Professional Sports ~ 10/31/07)
NEW YORK -- Joe Girardi is back in pinstripes, taking over as New York Yankees manager from his mentor. Girardi was hired Tuesday, agreeing to a three-year contract to replace Joe Torre in New York's dugout. "I think any of us would be somewhat surprised to get the job because it's such an honor," Girardi said. "I'm extremely excited and thrilled...
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Salukis unanimous choice to win MVC
(College Sports ~ 10/31/07)
ST. LOUIS -- The rest of the Missouri Valley Conference believes Southern Illinois is the class of the league this year, even if the Salukis have to replace two top players. Southern Illinois, which has won five of the last six regular-season titles and gone to the NCAA tournament six straight seasons, was a unanimous choice Tuesday to win the conference again. The favorites also have the preseason player of the year, senior forward Randal Falker...
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Two opening acts for Daughtry announced
(Local News ~ 10/31/07)
Two opening acts for Daughtry announced The Show Me Center has announced two opening acts for the popular rock band Daughtry, performing at the venue on Nov. 15. Tennessee-based Christian hard-rock five-piece Day of Fire and L.A.-based four-piece indie-rock outfit You Are I Am will open. For more information, call the Show Me Center at 651-5000 or visit www.showmecenter.biz...
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Tropical Storm Noel hits Cuba after killing 22 in Caribbean
(International News ~ 10/31/07)
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- Tropical Storm Noel brought heavy rain to the western Caribbean Tuesday as it pushed through Cuba and edged closer to Florida. Floods and mudslides across the region have killed at least 22 people. Forecasters projected the storm would emerge over water Wednesday near Cuba's Cayo Coco resort area and head northeast toward the Bahamas. They also said a tropical storm watch might be issued for parts of southeastern Florida on Tuesday...
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Scientists finding ways to help people cope with fear
(National News ~ 10/31/07)
WASHINGTON -- Science is getting a grip on people's fears. As Americans revel in all things scary on Halloween, scientists say they now know better what's going on inside our brains when a spook jumps out and scares us. Knowing how fear rules the brain should lead to treatments for a major medical problem: when irrational fears go haywire...
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Jackson edges Central 2-1 in district title game
(High School Sports ~ 10/31/07)
Sometimes, Jackson is at its most dangerous when speedy senior forward Matt Mueller is standing along the sidelines, using his arm strength instead of his feet. Mueller's well-placed throw-in created Jackson's second goal, by Joel Smart, and the Indians held on for a 2-1 victory against Central on Tuesday night in the Class 3 District 1 championship game at Central...
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Audit says state cars can't be used for political purposes
(State News ~ 10/31/07)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- State law doesn't allow elected officials to use their state vehicles for personal or political trips, even if they reimburse the state, Democratic State Auditor Susan Montee said Tuesday. Montee's assertions were part of an audit of Republican Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, who has reimbursed the state for driving his car on nonofficial state business...
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Hospital to renovate emergency center
(Local News ~ 10/31/07)
Saint Francis Medical Center plans to renovate and expand the Gene E. Huckstep Emergency Center. Steven C. Bjelich, Saint Francis president and CEO, announced the expansion plans Tuesday at the Saint Francis Foundation annual meeting. Included in the master plans for the growth are private rooms with universal beds, specially equipped carts to fulfill every patient's procedure needs, new family waiting areas and immediate access to CT scan equipment...
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Kelsey Cissell, St. Vincent
(Other Sports ~ 10/31/07)
The St. Vincent girls volleyball team would not be where it is now -- heading to the Class 2 final four in Warrensburg this Friday and Saturday -- if not for where senior Kelsey Cissell placed her spike last Thursday night. With St. Vincent having lost the first game of the District 1 championship to Arcadia Valley 25-20 and trailing in the second game, 25-24, Cissell attacked from the left side of the net and placed a kill attempt to the far sideline. ...
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