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Four by Four 4/20/14
(Community ~ 04/20/14)
1-What are your plans for Easter? 2-Name as many presidents as you can in 60 seconds. 3-What was the last movie you watched? 4-What item do you own that is very sentimental to you? Marjorie Crites Morley, Mo. Retired hairdresser 1-I hope to go to a sunrise service and then have my family for dinner and to visit...
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Family Easter traditions
(Community ~ 04/20/14)
Nearly all of my Easters have been spent in my tiny hometown of Gideon, a little Missouri Bootheel town passers-by could miss in the blink of an eye. It may not have been the most exciting place to grow up, but it's home. It's also the place where my five favorite Easter traditions were created...
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Study: Most college students seek spiritual meaning
(Local News ~ 04/20/14)
For many young people, college is their first experience away from home ... their parents, traditions, customs and churches. Some students stick to their faiths, while others fall away, convert or reconnect. Two of the three were true for Southeast Missouri State University junior James Freeman, who fell away from his nondenominational Christian beliefs and has returned...
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Anonymous sponsors, Plaza Tire save Capahas' season
(Local News ~ 04/20/14)
A group of anonymous donors and longtime sponsor Plaza Tire Service have come forward to keep the Cape Girardeau Capahas amateur baseball team funded for the upcoming season. On April 8, longtime team manager Jess Bolen announced a sudden end to Plaza Tire Service's 10-year sponsorship and said new sponsorship would have to be found soon for the team to play, as its season begins June 1...
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Battle lines drawn over Missouri tax-cut bill
(Local News ~ 04/20/14)
State Republicans and Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon are preparing for another standoff over a tax cut proposal that could leave the state's education funding hanging in the balance. Senate Bill 509, sponsored by State Sen. Will Kraus, R-Lee's Summit, would gradually cut individual state income tax rates from 6 percent to 5.5 percent and phase in a 25 percent deduction on business income earned by individuals. It also would require tax brackets to be adjusted annually for inflation...
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Pepsi MidAmerica to bring more than 70 jobs to local area
(Local News ~ 04/20/14)
Pepsi MidAmerica will be the first tenant at Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park, a move that's expected to bring about 74 jobs to the region. A $3.1 million customer service center will be built on 18 acres within the park at Interstate 55 and LaSalle Avenue, with construction beginning in the next six months. The center is planned to be open by mid-summer 2015 at the park bought by the city from Southeast Missouri State University in late 2012...
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Tulip
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/20/14)
Late tulip from my backyard
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Pet Photo
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/20/14)
PET NAME: Ruger OWNERS: Paul and Marti Strickland Ruger is a seven month old Boxer. He loves to run outside carrying this ball; looks like a baby colt as he leaps and bounds.
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Woodpecker drumming
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/20/14)
"Woody" drumming on the gutters of my neighbor's house; hope he finds a mate soon, although I have come to enjoy hearing him every morning while I'm out on the patio with my coffee.
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Today in History
(National News ~ 04/20/14)
Today is Easter Sunday, April 20, the 110th day of 2014. There are 255 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 20, 1914, the Ludlow Massacre took place when the Colorado National Guard opened fire on a tent colony of striking miners; about 20 (accounts vary) strikers, women and children died in the gunfire or were smothered by smoke from the burning tents...
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Hagler - Hartke
(Wedding ~ 04/20/14)
Cheryl Elizabeth Hagler and Jason Robert Hartke were married June 15, 2013, at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Cape Girardeau. The Rev. Bobby Manso performed the ceremony. Pianist was Cheryl Oberhaus and vocalists were Alan and Tyler Bruns, all of Cape Girardeau...
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Huxel - Hudson
(Engagement ~ 04/20/14)
Terry and Lisa Huxel of Washington, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Christa Rose Huxel, to Dr. Seth Matthew Hudson. He is the son of Roger and Elizabeth Hudson of Cape Girardeau. Christa is a 2005 graduate of St. Francis Borgia Regional High School in Washington. ...
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Proctor - Black
(Engagement ~ 04/20/14)
BENTON, Mo. -- Dwayne and Karla Proctor of Benton announce the engagement of their daughter, Summer Renee Proctor, to Cody Tyler Black. He is the son of Philip and Sharon Black of Sikeston, Mo. Summer is a 2007 graduate of Kelly High School, and received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Murray State University in 2013. She is a nurse in Cardiac Progressive Care at Clovis Community Medical Center...
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Kelly Middle School
(Honor Roll ~ 04/20/14)
A Honor Roll 6th Grade: Matthew Agin, Samantha Coffee, Timothy Hooper, Noah Hupp, Kelly Ivy, Mariah Juarez-Draves, Kaitlynn Masterson, Jacob Ott. 7th Grade: Sydney Dittlinger, Anna Goering, Landon Hahs, Abigail Hupp, Nathan Kiehl, Kenzi Koepp, Lauren Lambert, Caitlin Latham, Lacey McBride, Katherine Wade...
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Cwick - Rodewald
(Engagement ~ 04/20/14)
Drs. Gary and Simin Cwick of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Tanya Cwick, to Alex Rodewald. He is the son of Sharon Rodewald of Perryville, Mo., and the late Marvin Rodewald. Tanya is a 2004 graduate of Central High School. She received a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from Auburn University, and a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University...
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Blanchard Elementary School
(Honor Roll ~ 04/20/14)
A Honor Roll 4th grade: Matthew Concho, Brandon Ivory, Azia Jones, Cade McNeely, Abbey Mosier, Julie Jinks, Zion Ketcherside, Logan Pruitt, Joshua Sajdecki, Paris Schaper, Gracie Stricker, Elias Theall, JaShawn Sterling. 3rd grade: Gracy Hartline, Genevieve Hunter, Allanah Long, Jacob Lutes, Allison Majors, Olivia Mayors, Cade Norris, Jada Norris, Amber Nunn, Joslin Riebeling, Trinity Slinkard, Kara Torbet, Macy Walker...
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Franklin Elementary School
(Honor Roll ~ 04/20/14)
Franklin Elementary School A Honor Roll Rami Yunis, Madison Gantt, Martasia Carter, Damian Handy, Natalia Jones, Jordan Babers, Alexander Fair, Glennette Mansfield, Gage Moore, Jayla Rogers, Lynnica Harley, Jordan Rogers. B Honor Roll Alexis Childers, Jailyn Garmon, Ana Gasca, Landon King, Jesse Kuhkendoll, Kathy Lewis, Kiara Parker, Ryan Patterson, DaShonta Sterling, Elijah Weimer, Dylan Rose, Cecelia Sanderger, Paige Sides, Lasiah Stone, Braulio (Jared) Tello-Barallaga, Jaylin Hamilton, Cameron Harris, Jessica Henderson, India Johnson, DeMarion Jones, Krislynn McGee, Preston Pippins, Katrina Barton, Baillie Distefano, Izaac Feather, Ian Hemingway, Abbigail Moore, Christopher Price, Ty'zharia Twiggs, Amiya Garmon, Ja'Kwan Gray, Taylor Horton, Tyra Lester, Connor Locke, Crystalanna Rucker, Chasity Washer, Alayiah Bays, Danielle Austin, Jamauri Brooks-Davis, Keontae Dixon, Tahlesa Garmon, Evan Harper, Glenn Mansfield, Korra Wilson, De'Angelo Tate, Demonqua Oliver.. ...
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Kelly High School
(Honor Roll ~ 04/20/14)
A Honor Roll 12th Grade: Kirby Barborek, Rachel Birk, Dakota Carr, Rebecca Deason, Kyle Fetters, Mikayla Jackson, Geoffrey Jenkins, Payton Jones, Zachary Ketchum, Cierra Morrow, Karissa Myers, Alex Ollis, Alaydra Pritchett, Jade Rampley, Devon Romine, Trey Walker, Ryan Welter...
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Jackson South Elementary
(Honor Roll ~ 04/20/14)
Jackson South Elementary 5th grade: Allison Akers, Alex Akin, Bailey Amos, Kolbe Asmus, Ava Borgfield, Madelyn Bourner, Austin Buck, Katelyn Chimienti, Sarah Cook, Chase Crosnoe, Grace Crowden, Annie Culbreath, Lacey Drury, Kate Emmendorfer, LeBrea Franklin, Zachary Freeman, Zoe Freeman, Tate Friedrich, Clayton Greenee, Alexis Grojean, Joshua Bean Haugh, Erin Hecht, Aidan Irby, Nic Jiminez, Allison King, Anna Liser, Peyton Livingston, Logan Massey, Gio Mayfield-Wubbena, Sophie McCadams, Macie McDaniel, Jacob McFarland, Katelyn Miller, Madilyn Mirgeaux, Alyssa Myers, Olivia Ngugen, Sam Nispel, Bryce Norman, Dakota Ogle, Riley O'Neal, Jessica Parks, Devin Reiminger, Cora Robey, Jake Sauerbrunn, Grant Schaefer, MacKenzie Schubert, Hayden Scott, Callie Shemwell, Hannah Shinn, Carsen Silliman, Noah Sparks, Elizabeth Steele, Matthew Stroder, Brooke Thompson, Olivia Ward, Peyton Westrich, Paige Wills, Mandy Zhou.. ...
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Leopold Junior & Senior High
(Honor Roll ~ 04/20/14)
A Honor Roll 7th grade: Mackenzy Devenport, Simon Elfrink, Hannah Thiele, Patience VanderMierden. 8th grade: Brooke Horrell, Brice Jansen, Shelby Schreckenberg. 9th grade: Klara Beel, Blake Eeftink, Aly Fluchel, Jessie Holweg, Evan Landewee, Ashley Nussbaum, Colby Thele, Matt Woodfin...
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Pair of blue-winged teals
(Column ~ 04/20/14)
The blue winged teal is a common dabbling duck that measures about 15 inches long and weighs less than one pound. The adult male has a distinctive white vertical bar between the eye and beak. The female is a bit smaller and is mottled brown. Both sexes display a blue patch of feathers on the shoulders of their wings when flying...
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Generosity - CAPA
(Community ~ 04/20/14)
Dr. Michael Givens, left, president of the Cape Area Personnel Association, and DeOnna Dunivan, right, treasurer, present a $5,000 check to Dr. Kevin Dickson on behalf of the Southeast Missouri State University Foundation. The funds will establish the Cape Area Personnel Association Endowed Scholarship in Human Resources. The Foundation will match the donation, providing a total scholarship fund of $10,000...
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FYI 4-20-14
(Community ~ 04/20/14)
The Joylanders, a family gospel music ministry, will lead Easter worship at Wesley United Methodist Church, 142 Carnation Lane, at 10:30 a.m. today. The church is situated on Highway 177, west of P&G in the Fruitland area. The musicians, based in Tennessee, offer a blend of Southern gospel, bluegrass, a cappella and acoustic music. The service is open to the public; admission is free. More information is available by calling the church at 243-5948...
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Kage FCE club celebrates anniversary with cookbook
(Column ~ 04/20/14)
I hope you and your family are together and having a very joyous Easter Sunday celebrating the resurrection of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We will be together as a family enjoying some wonderful food, and I hope you have that same opportunity...
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Moving asparagus to center of the plate
(Community ~ 04/20/14)
Asparagus has been a delicious symbol of spring since at least as far back as the Greeks, who called it asparagos -- literally, "to spring up." But however it is spelled, it makes me happy. Most grocers sell asparagus in a range of sizes, from thin and willowy to thick and stocky. ...
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Pet of the week
(Community ~ 04/20/14)
Pet Name: Ti, aka Tiger Owner: Liz Singleton, who says Ti's not fat, he's just big boned. He weighs 22 pounds and is shown next to a men's size 10 1/2 shoe, which measures 13 inches, heel to toe. ...
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Adopt Nevaeh
(Community ~ 04/20/14)
Nevaeh is a an extraordinarily beautiful cat whose name is Heaven, spelled backward. She is very gentle and would make a wonderful companion. For more information, contact Safe Harbor at 243-9823. ...
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Don't allow treasures of the heart to remain hidden
(Community ~ 04/20/14)
Are you truly doing what your heart is leading you to do? You may just be going through the motions. Right? Perhaps what you think you'd like to achieve is hidden so deeply within you that it seems forgotten. Yet, there's that gnawing feeling inside that you're missing out on becoming what you would like. ...
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Celebrating the resurrection of Jesus
(Community ~ 04/20/14)
Throughout the week I have tons of paper that builds up on my desk. Piles of junk mail, thing's I've won and magazines I hope to leaf through. Every now and then instead of throwing things away I find myself stacking up the papers and moving them from one side of the desk to the other. For a moment that feels great. Until I realize that it's the same stack only instead of over here, it's over there. Nothing really has changed at all. It looks better, but nothing is different...
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Start grilling season with the classic patty melt
(Community ~ 04/20/14)
One of my favorite big city comfort foods is a staple of the diner scene -- the patty melt. According to lore, the patty melt originated in California as a burger topped with fried onions and melted cheese served on grilled rye bread. Of course today, the patty melt comes in all manner of variations, including many grilled cheese-style versions done indoors on a griddle. ...
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School menus April 21-25
(Menus ~ 04/20/14)
Available daily: hot vegetable or cherry tomatoes or baby carrots. MONDAY--Chicken alfredo pasta & cheese breadstick, candied carrots, peaches. TUESDAY--Chicken chili crispito with cheese, mixed beans, fudge brownie, pineapple. WEDNESDAY--Pork steak w/wo gravy, broccoli & cheese, roll, mixed fruit cup...
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Club news 4-20-14
(Community News ~ 04/20/14)
The American Legion Auxiliary met April 10 with 23 members in attendance. Hostesses for the noon meal were Juanita Cook, Reba Strayhorn and Mildred Varvell. Before the meeting, Barbara Yallaly gave a short reading on "Kilroy Was Here," a popular saying during World War 11...
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Pobst - McAlister
(Engagement ~ 04/20/14)
Mike Pobst of Chaffee, Mo., and Janet Sallee of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Lacie Leanne Pobst, to Dylan Lee McAlister. He is the son of Richard and Deana McAlister of Dexter, Mo. Lacie is a 2008 graduate of Chaffee High School. She is hygiene coordinator at Ruopp & Ruopp DDS in Cape Girardeau...
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Christ is risen: The real reason we celebrate Easter
(Editorial ~ 04/20/14)
Editor's note: The following is our annual Easter editorial. A miraculous event 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem changed the world. On this Easter morning, the story is presented again from the Holy Bible (the Gospel according to St. Matthew, Chapter 28):...
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Speak Out 4/20/14
(Speak Out ~ 04/20/14)
This is in regards to the deal about the NCAA athletes getting extra meals a day, plus snacks. I think if they get that, I think the rest of the students ought to get it, too, the students who didn't get the scholarships for athletics. They go through the same thing...
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Guest commentary: Cape Girardeau should think twice before establishing CID
(Column ~ 04/20/14)
Over the past two decades, Missouri has seen an explosion of new, alphabet souplike taxing districts that increase tax rates to fund new services of questionable public purpose. These districts include the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Transportation Development Districts (TDD), Community Improvement Districts (CID) and more. ...
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Three charged with murder of rural Portageville man
(Local News ~ 04/20/14)
CARUTHERSVILLE -- Three people have been charged in the murder of a rural Portageville man and two others are in custody facing charges related to the case. Gunner Lee Pind, 28, Kevin Slayton, 17, and Cody Edward LeGrand, 18, of Portageville are charged with the death of Roy Clifton Jerrolds, 60. who lived on Route T, near Portageville. Jerrolds was found shot to death inside his burning home on April 10...
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Limbaugh to undergo second cochlear implant
(Local News ~ 04/20/14)
Radio personality and Cape Girardeau native Rush Limbaugh announced on his show Tuesday that he has decided to undergo surgery for a second cochlear implant. He received surgery for the first implant for his left ear about 13 years ago, he said, and doctors at the time advised him against getting the second implant in case a cure was developed for his deteriorated hearing...
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Ward 3 hopefuls pick up petitions
(Local News ~ 04/20/14)
Three candidates picked up nomination petitions to become the temporary representative for Ward 3 on the Cape Girardeau City Council. Victor R. Gunn and Evan Trump are among those candidates, and both have declared their intent to run in the election for the Ward 3 seat as well. ...
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Lester Fornkohl
(Obituary ~ 04/20/14)
Lester Marvin Fornkohl, 85, of Cape Girardeau passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014 at his home surrounded by family. He was born Oct. 17, 1928 in Egypt Mills to the late Henry C. and Mary D. (nee Comer) Fornkohl. He was baptized and confirmed by Rev. A.H. Schmidt at Trinity Lutheran Church of Egypt Mills...
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Leroy McClard
(Obituary ~ 04/20/14)
Leroy D. McClard, 88, of Nashville, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Born in Cape Girardeau on March 18, 1926, he attended Southeast Missouri State University and graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, Okla., with a bachelor of music degree. ...
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Paul Beussink
(Obituary ~ 04/20/14)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Paul John "Pops" Beussink, 82, of Advance passed away Friday, April 18, 20214, at Saint Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau with family at his side. He was born Aug. 3, 1931, to the late Henry and Mary VanDermierden Beussink of Glennon, Mo...
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Ruby Goforth
(Obituary ~ 04/20/14)
Ruby Goforth, 91, of Cape Girardeau passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014, at Jackson Manor. She was born Feb. 27, 1923, in Crump, Mo., to the late George W. and Rosa A. Haynes Bowman. Ruby attended Lynwood Baptist Church and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and Eagles Auxiliary for 20 years. She enjoyed bingo, playing cards and dancing. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew her...
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Yvonne Mattingly
(Obituary ~ 04/20/14)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Yvonne M. Mattingly, 67, of Perryville died Thursday April 17, 2014, at St. Louis University Medical Center in St. Louis. She was born Feb. 10, 1947, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of John "Les" and Renelda Franklin Mattingly. She and Randy C. Stith were married July 12, 1968. They divorced in May 1977...
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James Smithwick
(Obituary ~ 04/20/14)
James Stephen Smithwick, 55, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, April 18, 2014, at Saint Francis Medical Center. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Ford and Sons Sprigg Street Chapel. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home...
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Births 4/20/14
(Births ~ 04/20/14)
Son to Jason Dukell and Suzanne Necole Bickings of Scott City, Southeast Hospital, 11:53 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2014. Name, Evan Patrick. Weight, 8 pounds, 3 ounces. Mrs. Bickings is the former Suzanne Parham, daughter of Polly Parham of East Prairie, Mo., and Stanley Parham of Sikeston, Mo. She is a registered nurse at Southeast. Bickings is the son of Diane Bickings and Gary Bickings of Kelso, Mo. He is a conductor with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway...
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Cape Girardeau police report 4/20/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/20/14)
The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 4/20/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/20/14)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Wednesday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Thursday:...
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Jackson fire report 4/20/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/20/14)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Friday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Saturday:...
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Body found by highway ID'd as missing boy's
(National News ~ 04/20/14)
WORCESTER, Mass. -- The body of a small boy apparently cast off the side of a highway has been confirmed as a missing 5-year-old, authorities said Saturday. The body found Friday off Interstate 190 was positively identified as Jeremiah Oliver, Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. said. No charges were immediately announced related to Jeremiah's death...
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Baby steps for NASA's Robonaut
(National News ~ 04/20/14)
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Robonaut, the first out-of-this-world humanoid, is finally getting its space legs. For three years, Robonaut has had to manage from the waist up. This new pair of legs means the experimental robot -- stuck on a pedestal -- is going mobile at the International Space Station...
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Thelma Garland
(Obituary ~ 04/20/14)
PATTON, Mo. -- Thelma Loraine Garland, 90, of Patton passed away Friday, April 18, 2014, at NHC in St. Charles, Mo. She was born Sept. 1, 1923, in Sedgewickville, Mo., daughter of Phillip and Estella Cook Barks. She and William Vern Garland were married Sept. 17, 1947...
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Creeping landslide devours part of Wyoming town
(National News ~ 04/20/14)
JACKSON, Wyo. -- A slow-motion disaster continued unfolding in the Wyoming resort town of Jackson on Saturday, as a creeping landslide that split a hillside home threatened to swallow up more houses and businesses. The ground beneath the 100-foot hillside had been slowly giving way for almost two weeks before the downward movement accelerated in recent days...
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Captain of sunken ferry, 2 crew members arrested
(International News ~ 04/20/14)
MOKPO, South Korea -- The captain of the ferry that sank off South Korea, leaving more than 300 missing or dead, was arrested Saturday on suspicion of negligence and abandoning people in need. Two crew members also were taken into custody, including a rookie third mate who a prosecutor said was steering in challenging waters unfamiliar to her when the accident occurred...
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Star sea lion at St. Louis Zoo dies
(State News ~ 04/20/14)
ST. LOUIS -- A star sea lion at the St. Louis Zoo has died. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Bennie the sea lion died Friday. He was 11. Zoo spokeswoman Susan Gallagher says tests will be done to determine the cause of death. She says the sea lion had been lethargic and eating poorly for days...
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Senate panel endorses penny transportation tax
(State News ~ 04/20/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A Missouri Senate committee has endorsed a 1-cent sales tax increase to fund transportation projects. The proposed constitutional amendment passed the House earlier this month. It was adopted by the Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Thursday with a 6-1 vote...
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St. Louis ride-sharing service hits pushback
(State News ~ 04/20/14)
ST. LOUIS -- A ride-sharing service has started service in St. Louis, ignoring a cease-and-desist order from the city's taxi commission. Lyft, a smartphone app-based ride service, lets users look for members who offer rides. Lyft drivers, who outfit the front grilles of their cars with large pink mustaches, are separate from for-hire taxi services. ...
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Man charged in highway shootings
(State News ~ 04/20/14)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- After nearly a month of reports of gunshots being fired at vehicles and more than 100 tips, authorities announced charges Friday against a Kansas City-area man suspected in connection with about a dozen highway shootings that wounded three people...
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Republicans mull new gun proposal
(State News ~ 04/20/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Republicans are considering a new approach to prevent federal agents from enforcing laws the state considers to be infringements on gun rights -- barring them from future careers in state law enforcement agencies...
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Joseph Jean Jr.
(Obituary ~ 04/20/14)
Joseph Wallace "Joe or J.W." Jean Jr., 87, a resident of Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau the past five months, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Prior to that he and his wife, Roberta of 63 years, lived at Chateau Girardeau the past 10 years. They moved to Cape Girardeau from Shreveport, La., in 2003 to be closer to their children...
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Loretta Petry
(Obituary ~ 04/20/14)
STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. -- Loretta P. Petry, 88, of Ste. Genevieve died Thursday, April 17, 2014, at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital in Ste. Genevieve. She was born Oct. 21, 1925, in Hartman, Ark., to William M. and Agnes Smreker Oberste. She and Arthur F. Petry were married Oct. 14, 1952...
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James Karnes
(Obituary ~ 04/20/14)
James Marvin Steven Karnes, 39, of Scott City died Thursday, April 17, 2014, in Scott City. He was born Aug. 30, 1974, at Doniphan, Mo., son of James Marvin and Anna Marie Grider Karnes. James was a mechanic at Seyer's Garage in Cape Girardeau. Survivors include his mother, Anna Sanders of Cape Girardeau; fiancee, Michelle Wilburn of Scott City; two sons, Michael and Cameron Karnes of Cape Girardeau; a daughter, Zoey Karnes of the home; a brother, Joe Crawford of Oran, Mo.; a sister, Sherry Wallace of Dyer County, Tenn.; and a stepsister, Tammy Karnes of Manitou, Colo.. ...
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Ethel Davenport
(Obituary ~ 04/20/14)
Ethel Eulene Davenport, 82, of Phoenix died Monday, March 31, 2014, at Desert Willow Assisted Living Home in Phoenix. She formerly lived in Page, Ariz. She was born Feb. 4, 1932, in Brazeau, Mo., daughter of Spencer C. and Ethel Morton Jones. She married Floyd Davenport nearly 62 years ago...
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Janice Schario
(Obituary ~ 04/20/14)
Janice Lynn Schario, 52, of Jackson passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born July 5, 1961, in St. Louis to Eugene and Dorothy Baker Bailey. She and Mark Schario were married March 16, 1985, in St. Louis. They moved to the Jackson area in 1989...
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Harold Aufdenberg
(Obituary ~ 04/20/14)
Harold "Red" Aufdenberg, 91, of Jackson passed away Friday, April 18, 2014, at Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the chapel of McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson and from 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson...
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David Edmonds
(Obituary ~ 04/20/14)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- David Keith Edmonds, 52, of Marble Hill died Sunday, April 13, 2014, at his home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service Monday at Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Robert Poe officiating. Burial will be in Baker Cemetery...
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Harry Ivester
(Obituary ~ 04/20/14)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Harry F. Ivester, 101, of Chaffee died Thursday, April 17, 2014, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...
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Ealy to return to New Madrid for benefit
(College Sports ~ 04/20/14)
The former NMCC star will sign autographs before heading to New York for the NFL draft
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OVC-leading JSU throws no-hitter at Southeast Missouri State in pair of 9-0 softball victories
(College Sports ~ 04/20/14)
The Redhawks were no-hit by Jacksonville State in Game 2 of a doubleheader
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High school roundup: Advance collects pair of wins at baseball tourney
(High School Sports ~ 04/20/14)
All the local high school events reported Friday to the Southeast Missourian.
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Tulsa hires Mizzou's Haith as new basketball coach
(Professional Sports ~ 04/20/14)
Haith compiled a 76-28 record in three seasons at Missouri
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Southeast Missouri State softball team suffers 12th consecutive loss
(College Sports ~ 04/20/14)
The Southeast Missouri State softball team's losing streak was extended to 12 games after the team dropped both games of a doubleheader against OVC opponent Tennessee Tech on Saturday at the Southeast Softball Complex. The Redhawks (7-28, 2-15 OVC) had just two hits in a 3-0 loss in Game 1 and dropped a 5-3 decision in Game 2...
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Blues top Blackhawks in another OT thriller for 2-0 series lead
(Professional Sports ~ 04/20/14)
ST. LOUIS -- Vladimir Tarasenko and St. Louis were in trouble Saturday before a vicious hit by Chicago defenseman Brent Seabrook provided an opening for the Blues. That little crack was all St. Louis needed to put another dent in the Blackhawks' bid for a second straight Stanley Cup title...
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Cardinals win again with Lynn on mound
(Professional Sports ~ 04/20/14)
The right-hander improved to an NL-best 4-0 with St. Louis' 4-3 win over the Nationals
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News of Capahas reprieve met with relief, excitement
(Community Sports ~ 04/20/14)
When news came out earlier this month that the Capahas baseball team's season was in jeopardy due to a lack of funding, Southeast Missouri State baseball coach Steve Bieser was concerned for a couple of reasons. As someone who once wore a Capahas uniform, Bieser understood the importance of the team's history, and as a coach whose players need a team to play for close to the university in the summer, he also appreciated the opportunity the Capahas provide...
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Southeast Missouri State baseball team has five-game winning streak snapped by EIU
(College Sports ~ 04/20/14)
Eastern Illinois avoided a sweep with a 10-3 victory
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High school roundup: Maddox captures first at Kansas meet
(High School Sports ~ 04/20/14)
All the local high school events reported Saturday to the Southeast Missourian.
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Prayer 4/20/14
(Prayer ~ 04/20/14)
Lord Jesus, we praise you for you are the Lamb of God and our Risen Savior. Amen.
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Out of the past 4/20/14
(Out of the Past ~ 04/20/14)
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall opens informally in the morning in the grassy area between the West Park Mall parking lot and Route K, attracting hundreds of visitors; opening ceremonies will be held this evening. The Cape Girardeau Regional Commerce and Growth Association is considering a request for incorporation of the Cape Centre Chamber of Commerce into the RCGA; a Centre Chamber official requested the incorporation, which would effectively dissolve the chamber...
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Student fought bureaucrats for justice for Holocaust survivors
(International News ~ 04/20/14)
AMSTERDAM -- Charlotte van den Berg was a 20-year-old college student working part-time in Amsterdam's archives when she and other interns came across a shocking find: letters from Jewish Holocaust survivors complaining the city was forcing them to pay back taxes and late payment fines on property seized after they were deported to Nazi death camps...
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Locals to run in Boston Marathon one year after terrorist attack
(Community Sports ~ 04/20/14)
After finishing the Boston Marathon a year ago, Joe Windeknecht was celebrating his first finish in the historic race. His time of 3 hours, 14 minutes was 10 minutes over his intended goal, but he didn't let that ruin his excitement of having completed the strenuous course...
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Column: Downtown Cape Girardeau is doing it right with CID
(Column ~ 04/20/14)
I am usually sympathetic to the perspective of the St. Louis-based Show Me Institute, whose writer David Stokes in a nearby column cautions the City of Cape Girardeau about the establishment of a Community Improvement District in the downtown. But in this case Stokes strokes with too broad a brush, failing to understand the specifics of the effort in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Light in the community
(Community ~ 04/20/14)
First Baptist Church Jackson was entirely redone — from floor to ceiling — with new carpet, a large screen with a high-definition projection system, chairs to replace pews and a state-of-the-art sound system.
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