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Marble Hill museum orders curator to remove dinosaur exhibits
(Local News ~ 11/10/17)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- The board of directors of the Bollinger County Museum of Natural History ordered Guy Darrough to remove his artifacts from the museum by Jan. 31. Earlier, Darrough announced unless the entire museum board resigned, he would move his items out by Feb. 1...
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Federal jury finds surgeon Fonn guilty of kickback scheme
(Local News ~ 11/10/17)
A federal jury in St. Louis has found Cape Girardeau neurosurgeon Dr. Sonjay Fonn and his fiancee, Deborah Seeger guilty of submitting false and fraudulent Medicare and Medicaid claims. The jury handed down the guilty verdicts Thursday in the 11-day civil trial, finding that Fonn and Seeger of Cape Girardeau conspired to violate the federal False Claims Act, the federal prosecutor's Office said in a news release...
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Scott Johnson files for Ward 2 council seat, seeks to defeat incumbent
(Local News ~ 11/10/17)
South-side neighborhood pastor Scott Johnson has filed as a candidate for Cape Girardeau City Council. He is seeking to unseat Ward 2 Councilwoman Shelly Moore, who recently filed for re-election to a second four-year term. The council election is in April...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 11/10/17)
Today is Friday, Nov. 10, the 314th day of 2017. There are 51 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On Nov. 10, 1982, the newly finished Vietnam Veterans Memorial was opened to its first visitors in Washington, D.C., three days before its dedication. Soviet leader Leonid I. Brezhnev died at age 75...
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Thank you to veterans both past and present
(Editorial ~ 11/10/17)
Not that most of you needed reminding, but Veterans Day falls on Saturday this year. Several services are planned, including a ceremony at Freedom Corner at 11 a.m. at Capaha Park, a Veterans Day Parade in uptown Jackson that starts at 4; and don't forget to take some time to drive through the Avenue of Flags at Cape Girardeau County Park or stop by the Veterans Memorial Wall at Brookside Park in Jackson...
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Gun-death rates elsewhere may hold some clues
(Column ~ 11/10/17)
When I was growing up on a Killough Valley farm in the Ozarks over yonder -- this would have been in the 1950s -- guns were part of our daily lives. My stepfather had a couple of rifles, a shotgun and one handgun. These firearms shared a closet with his Sunday-go-to-meeting suit and what few clothes he owned that stayed on hangers when they weren't being worn...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 11/10/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/10/17)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Tuesday n Medical assists were made at 1:44 a.m. on South Park Avenue; 7:37 a.m. on South West End Boulevard; 8:36 a.m. on Bloomfield Road; 12:11 p.m. on Bellevue Street; and 6:05 p.m. on North Street...
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Jackson police report 11/10/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/10/17)
JACKSON The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Theft n Theft was reported in the 200 block of North Missouri Street. n Theft was reported in the 100 block of South Bellevue Street. Miscellaneous n Peace disturbance was reported in the 100 block of Donald Street...
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The top selling CDs at P-Mac Music from Oct. 29 to Nov. 4
(Entertainment ~ 11/10/17)
NO. 1 Kid Rock: "Sweet Southern Sugar" NO. 2 Robert Plant: "Carry Fire" NO. 3 Marilyn Manson: "Heaven Upside Down" NO. 4 Ronnie Montrose: "10 x 10" NO. 5 Blake Shelton: "Texoma Shore"
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Is it an emergency? Insurer makes patients question ER visit
(State News ~ 11/10/17)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Alison Wrenne was making waffles for her two young children one morning when abdominal pain forced her to the floor. A neighbor who is a physician assistant urged her to go to the emergency room. Wrong decision, according to her health insurer. Wrenne was diagnosed with a ruptured ovarian cyst, but Anthem said that wasn't an emergency and stuck her with a $4,110 bill...
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Clue, Wiffle Ball, paper airplane enter Toy Hall of Fame
(Entertainment ~ 11/10/17)
The board game Clue. In the National Toy Hall of Fame. With the Wiffle Ball and paper airplane. The mystery of which toys earned the status of toy superstardom was solved Thursday with the announcement of the hall of fame's Class of 2017. The whodunit game Clue, where players also must name the crime scene and murder weapon, continues to sell millions of copies each year since being patented by a British couple during World War II...
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Russia Twitter trolls deflected Trump bad news
(National News ~ 11/10/17)
SAN FRANCISCO -- Disguised Russian agents on Twitter rushed to deflect scandalous news about Donald Trump just before last year's presidential election while straining to refocus criticism on the mainstream media and Hillary Clinton's campaign, according to an Associated Press analysis of since-deleted accounts...
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Senate GOP tax bill would delay biz cut, undo deductions
(National News ~ 11/10/17)
WASHINGTON -- Senate Republicans revealed the details of their sweeping tax legislation Thursday, including a one-year delay in plans for a major corporate tax cut despite strident opposition from the White House and others in their own party. Their bill would leave the prized mortgage interest deduction untouched for homeowners in a concession to the powerful real-estate lobby but would ignore a House compromise on the hot-button issue of state and local tax deductions...
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In a race against time, Ridley Scott cuts out Kevin Spacey from film
(Entertainment ~ 11/10/17)
NEW YORK -- Matt Damon walked onto the set of "The Martian" one morning to find Ridley Scott speaking into walkie-talkies and directing an army of camera operators. "He was shooting four cameras at a time. I was skeptical about it, and each frame is, like, a Ridley Scott frame -- beautiful," Damon recalled in 2015. "I said, 'God, Ridley, each of those shots is perfect.' He says, 'They've been perfect for a long time!'"...
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Trump thinks U.S., China could jointly solve world's problems
(International News ~ 11/10/17)
BEIJING -- President Donald Trump set aside his blistering rhetoric in favor of friendly overtures to China on Thursday, trying to flatter his hosts into establishing a more balanced trade relationship and doing more to blunt North Korea's nuclear ambitions...
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GOP leaders bolt from Senate candidate Moore after sex claim
(National News ~ 11/10/17)
WASHINGTON -- A month before Alabama's special election, Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore abruptly faced lurid allegations Thursday of sexual misconduct with minors decades ago -- and an immediate backlash from party leaders who demanded he get out of the race if the accusations prove true...
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Judge jails, sets bail for top lawmaker in Catalonia probe
(International News ~ 11/10/17)
MADRID -- A Spanish judge jailed Catalonia's top lawmaker Thursday in a rebellion probe stemming from an independence declaration, but set Carme Forcadell's bail at 150,000 euros ($175,000) and ordered her passport to be confiscated as the investigation continues...
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Scores more Saudis detained in $100 billion corruption sweep
(International News ~ 11/10/17)
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Dozens more people have been taken into custody by Saudi authorities, the kingdom said Thursday, bringing to 201 the number detained in a sweep that investigators say has uncovered at least $100 billion in corruption. Saudi critics and experts have called the unprecedented purge of top princes and businessmen a bold and risky move by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman aimed at consolidating power as he casts his eye toward the throne, sidelining potential rivals and dismantling alliances built with other branches of the royal family.. ...
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Hurricane sets off fierce debate about leaving Puerto Rico
(International News ~ 11/10/17)
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- The disaster wrought by Hurricane Maria has set off an anguished debate across Puerto Rico, where friends, family and co-workers are arguing fiercely over the morality of leaving the blacked-out island for the U.S. mainland versus fulfilling a patriotic duty to rebuild...
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Church shooting victims face many obstacles in court
(National News ~ 11/10/17)
CHICAGO -- Texas church shooting victims and their families could have a hard time successfully suing the government over the Air Force's failure to submit the gunman's criminal history to the FBI -- a step that would have blocked him from legally buying weapons...
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Walmart shopper hurt while buying melon wins $7.5M verdict
(National News ~ 11/10/17)
PHENIX CITY, Ala. -- An Alabama man who said he tripped and broke his hip while buying a watermelon at a Walmart store has won a $7.5 million verdict in his lawsuit against the retailer. Henry Walker on Wednesday was awarded the damages after a jury trial in Phenix City, just west of the Georgia state line, court records show...
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Cape police report 11/10/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/10/17)
CAPE girardeau The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI n Stephen J. Cooper, 30, of Scott City was charged on the suspicion of driving while intoxicated and failure to maintain a single lane and MVA on Interstate-55...
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Bernice Primo
(Obituary ~ 11/10/17)
DESLOGE, Mo. -- M. Bernice Primo, age 92, of Desloge passed away Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Desloge. She was born Feb. 17, 1925, in Danby, Missouri, the daughter of the late V. Irene (Noce) and John E. Gansner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Frank "F.C." Primo; a sister-in-law, Delois "Dee" Gansner, and an infant great-great-granddaughter...
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River City Players to perform murder mystery spoof this weekend
(Entertainment ~ 11/10/17)
What do you get when you cross Agatha Christie, fantastic local fare and a twisted sense of humor? You get the River City Players production of "And Then There Was One." The play, which will be performed at Port Cape Girardeau, is a spoof off of Christie's mystery novel "And Then There Were None."...
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Cape County boy writes letter, hears from President Donald Trump
(Local News ~ 11/10/17)
Rhett Huckstep never doubted he would hear from President Donald Trump. The 8-year-old boy, a third-grader at Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Jackson, wrote a letter to Trump this summer. "Your a good President. And I love History too. Your friend Rhett Huckstep," he wrote...
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VietNow organization will dissolve after accusations of dishonesty
(Local News ~ 11/10/17)
An Illinois not-for-profit organization that purported to raise money for veterans will dissolve after allegations of dishonest practices, according to a news release issued Wednesday by Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley's office. Twenty-four states reached a legal settlement with VietNow National Headquarters Inc. after it was found that money from the organization went mostly to fundraisers instead of charitable programs, according to the statement...
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Prayer 11/10/17
(Prayer ~ 11/10/17)
Father God, thank you for loving us and for the gift of salvation through Jesus. Amen.
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State briefs 11/10/17
(State News ~ 11/10/17)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Attorney General's Office is auditing how many untested rape kits there are in Missouri. Attorney General Josh Hawley announced the audit Thursday. The announcement comes after a Columbia Missourian report Missouri never has done a statewide review of untested rape kits, so the number of unprocessed kits is unknown. ...
- Best Bet 11/10/17 (Entertainment ~ 11/10/17)
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Artifacts 11/10/17
(Entertainment ~ 11/10/17)
Join in support of a women's build for Habitat for Humanity at 6 p.m. today at Isle Casino, 777 N. Main St. in Cape Girardeau. The event will include Southern cuisine, a variety of performing arts entertainment and silent and oral auctions. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with the meal at 6 p.m. For more information, call (573) 651-3747 or Habitat for Humanity Restore...
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Drivers get turkeys instead of traffic tickets in Montana
(National News ~ 11/10/17)
BILLINGS, Mont. -- Some Montana drivers got Thanksgiving turkeys instead of tickets when they were pulled over by traffic officers. Officers with the Billings Police Department checked for outstanding warrants Wednesday after pulling over drivers for traffic violations. If they found none, they issued a written warning and a frozen turkey. Businessman Steve Gountanis bought the 20 turkeys and asked the department to distribute them in time for the holiday...
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Out of the past: Nov. 10
(Out of the Past ~ 11/10/17)
Two rural Cape Girardeau County firefighters were injured early yesterday when a fire truck driven by one collided with a pickup truck driven by a fellow volunteer; the men were speeding to a fire call, when the accident occurred at the intersection of routes C and CC; injured was Mike Meyer, 38, of New Wells, who was driving the fire engine, and Revis Reisenbichler, 27, of Pocahontas...
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Will stricter gun laws stop mass killings?
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/10/17)
Another mass killing of 26 church members in Sutherland Springs, Texas and there are renewed demands for stricter gun control laws to stop them. But the problem is not "guns!" It is the "human heart!" We read in Jeremiah 17:9: "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it?"...
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New Music From theTungsten Groove : CD Release party at the Rude Dog Friday November 17th
(Submitted Story ~ 11/10/17)
The Tungsten Groove will be Rockin the Rude Dog Pub Fridaynight November 17th in support of their self titled debut. The band feels It wiil be great to be back in cape and be able to share our music with are friends!!! The Tungsten Groove : Stan Denninger, Brett Richardet, Justus Richardet, Shannon Meyer,Keller Ford, and Jamey Pender are rip roarin and ready to give you an up close and personal view of this high energy self titled debut release from Tungsten Groove covers all the ground between rockin tunes like, The Story, Bad Timing, and Ghost to the Heart breaking Ballad of Big Bear. ...
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Fourth-grade teacher Andrea Cox teaches students how to code, adapt to new technology
(Community ~ 11/10/17)
She has a deep passion for technology, and both her parents worked with computers while in the military. Her father works for MasterCard, for whom he does computer coding. "My parents were surprised, too," Cox says with a laugh when her choice of profession is brought up...
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Chipped Nails: Silence a squeaky floorboard
(Community ~ 11/10/17)
In the picture, I am carefully pounding a nail into a split floorboard while Daddy supervises my work through reading glasses. Thirty-eight years later, I still remember how excited I was as I used both hands to control the hammer while I tapped that nail into that little sliver of wood...
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Combining modern and nostalgic: Emily Colbert creates lifestyle, fashion blog Rag + Relic
(Community ~ 11/10/17)
Sewing and a creative nature run in the family for Emily Colbert. "Growing up, my grandma, when I would go stay with her we would sew," she says. "She would give me pieces of cloth that had a pattern on it and you would just needle and thread, and you would just sew it. And she actually kept all of them and gave me a baby blanket for my son when I had him four years ago."...
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Carrie Holland assists area children, provides peace of mind for families
(Community ~ 11/10/17)
A process coordinator and psychological examiner for Jackson R-2 School District, Holland's work has two main areas of focus: early childhood development and working with older students who might show signs of emotional or developmental concerns. She's the coordinator for the Early Childhood Special Education Center in East Elementary, with certified early childhood staff, speech/language pathologists and other specially trained people who can provide services designed to detect potential issues and work with students from an early age.. ...
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Column: Grateful moments from 2017
(Community ~ 11/10/17)
Through the good times and the stressful, I continue to be ecstatic and grateful for this position at the helm of our Flourish team at the Southeast Missourian. We've seen quite a few changes and moments of growth throughout this year, and are looking forward to tackling the challenges of the next...
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What are you thinking about?
(Community ~ 11/10/17)
Friends and family have remarked that I have a great memory. I think this is arguable, as I have a lot of trouble learning my students' names and just when I can remember them, the semester ends and I promptly forget almost all of them. Some might say this is my brain being efficient about what information I need to hang on to, but why is what we ate or wore at an event a couple decades ago any more important? But, even when I do have sharp memories, I only have pieces of the puzzle. ...
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Beauty oils to benefit skin
(Community ~ 11/10/17)
Only in the past couple of years have we seen the word "oil" in the beauty industry as being a beneficial product to have in your beauty arsenal. Usually, if someone said they were going to put oil on their face prior to, or mixed in with their foundation, we would probably turn on our heels and run the other way. ...
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Teaching kids gratitude
(Community ~ 11/10/17)
The holiday season is here. And I bet you've already noticed the change that usually takes place this time of year. Everyone seems a little happier, a little more pleasant ... and a little more giving than they are the rest of the year. The bell ringers in front of the retail stores signal a great time to teach your kids all about gratitude...
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Paws & Effect: Winterizing your pet
(Community ~ 11/10/17)
As a responsible pet parent, now is the perfect time to prepare your pet for the winter ahead. It's safe to say we all know to keep our fur babies inside when there's snow and ice on the ground, but what about those not-so-obvious things? Play time Despite the temperatures, dogs (especially) need exercise. ...
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Holiday events throughout the winter season
(Community ~ 11/10/17)
Editor's note: This is a partial list of holiday events available at press time. To search for or add a holiday event, visit www.semoevents.com. 26th annual Parade of Lights 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, downtown Cape Girardeau The parade begins at 5 p.m. or as soon as dusk arrives. The route starts at Capaha Park, proceeds down Broadway, turns right on Main Street and ends at Merriwether Street. This year's theme is "Christmas Fantasy." Old Town Cape presents the event...
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Get planning: tips for traveling during the holidays
(Community ~ 11/10/17)
The thought of traveling during the holidays can seem like a nightmare for some, with costs being high and having to deal with all of the crowds. What are some tricks to finding the best deals and avoiding the most congested times and areas? Several local travel experts weigh in on the subject...
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Beautiful trends and tips for how to make the perfect accent wreath this season
(Community ~ 11/10/17)
It's the first thing you notice when you walk up to someone's front door -- their door wreath! Two local experts share their tips and tricks on how to make a beautiful, custom wreath, plus new trends for the upcoming holiday season. Making a beautifully stylish custom wreath can be simpler than one thinks, according to Linda McKinnis, owner of Design Exclusive LLC in Cape Girardeau...
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Nutritious and delicious holiday dishes for those with dietary restrictions
(Community ~ 11/10/17)
The holiday season is nearly upon us and everyone is busy planning for parties, get-togethers and, of course, family dinners. When planning any event, it is considerate to make provisions for those with special diet concerns or choose to practice various eating habits...
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Area organizations provide opportunities for community members to give back during holiday season
(Community ~ 11/10/17)
n Cape Bible Chapel at 2911 Kage Road in Cape Girardeau n St. Paul Lutheran Church at 223 W. Adams St. in Jackson n Wesley United Methodist Church at 142 Carnation Lane in Jackson n Charleston Baptist Association at 4855 State Highway 77 in Benton, Missouri...
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Focus on simplicity when decorating for the holidays with limited space
(Community ~ 11/10/17)
In the words of local interior designer Angela Francis of Angela Francis Interiors LLC, "downsizing is a mindset." As time goes on, downsizing and de-cluttering living spaces has become a growing trend. With books like "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up" and "Spark Joy" by Marie Kondo and the rising popularity of small and tiny homes, the idea of organizing and cutting down on possessions has continued to grow...
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Births 11/10/17
(Births ~ 11/10/17)
Son to Demone Lamont Hopkins and Monic Roshay Cooper of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 4:27 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. Name, Ayden Jamar. Weight, 6 pounds, 13 ounces. First child. Cooper is the daughter of James Cooper and Teresa Cooper of Hayti, Missouri. She works in quality control at HAVCO. Hopkins is the son of Betty Hopkins of Cairo, Illinois, and Eldred Williams of Owensburg, Kentucky. He works in the yard and grader shed at HAVCO...
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Merchentice: Red, red and more red! Wintery trends for your closet and makeup drawer
(Community ~ 11/10/17)
First of all, RED. Yes, ALL of the red. Head-to-toe red. Layers of the red. Cherry on cherry. Fire-engine on oxblood. Candy apple on burgundy. It's on every runway, and in every fashion blog and magazine right now. And when it comes to red this winter, make no mistake about it, more is more...
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Local 4-H’er Receives Key Award
(Submitted Story ~ 11/10/17)
Renee Peters of Cape Girardeau County was recognized as a Key Award winner during the Missouri 4-H Foundation’s award banquet held September 29th in Columbia, MO. The Key Award is the highest honor available to 4-H members. Recipients demonstrated leadership in their clubs and communities by their involvement in 4-H activities at all levels and by completing a capstone project which will provide a lasting impact to their county...
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Cape Girardeau County youth receives Missouri 4-H Foundation scholarship
(Submitted Story ~ 11/10/17)
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Five Cape Girardeau County 4-H youth were awarded scholarships on Friday, Sept 29 at the Missouri 4-H Foundation’s annual scholarship and awards banquet in Columbia. The foundation awarded 67 scholarships totaling $73,550 to 4-H youth throughout the state...
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4-H members get a taste of college life while participating in a clothing competition
(Submitted Story ~ 11/10/17)
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Anna Ahrens and Lyla Sands from Cape Girardeau County were part of 87 Missouri 4-H youth that participated in a clothing construction and consumerism contest during State 4-H Fashion Review on October 7 on the University of Missouri campus...
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Cape Girardeau County 4-Hers Competes in State Public Speaking Contest
(Submitted Story ~ 11/10/17)
Adam Koenig and Samuel Koenig, Cape Girardeau County 4-Hers, participated in the State 4-H Public Speaking Contest on September 30, at the University of Missouri campus in Columbia. Adam was a semifinalist in the senior division extemporaneous speech. Samuel participated in the prepared speech contest with his speech titled “Pork Production Sustainability.”...
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Vicki Moldenhauer: Fighting more than just fires
(Community ~ 11/10/17)
Vicki Moldenhauer says she will never forget the feeling of helplessness she had after her grandfather’s truck was hit by a train. Though he survived the crash, she said she was at a loss for to how to help him. "It was the most helpless feeling that I'd ever had in my life that I couldn't help someone that I loved so much," she says. It was a feeling she never wanted to have again, and has since dedicated her life's work to helping people in times of crisis...
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Chantelle Becking strives to make a difference through her family and community
(Community ~ 11/10/17)
She describes herself as a one-time business woman for a Fortune 500 company who might be annoyed by a woman with a child sitting behind her on an airplane. For those familiar with Becking, her self-assessment might bring a smile. If the 1992 graduate of Dexter High School were as depicted, she surely crash landed somewhere along the way...
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The local bee keepers
(Community ~ 11/10/17)
A “Certified Bee Friendly Farm” sign hangs on Jodi Freeman’s chicken coop in her garden to note she doesn’t use chemicals and pesticides on her plants so as to not harm her honeybees. Freeman, who has lived in Cape Girardeau for the past nine years, is one of many beekeepers in the area. She first became interested in beekeeping in 2015 after seeing an advertisement for a beehive startup business on Facebook. "It was Flow Hive, it was a company out of Australia and they had done their startup campaign and they had this video and they showed the mechanisms of how the flow hive worked and how it was not harming the bees," she says...
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LaKenya Taylor helps found Pad It program, publishes new book
(Community ~ 11/10/17)
LaKenya Taylor of Cape Girardeau came up with a concept a couple of years ago called Pad It that has helped hundreds of low-income women and girls in the area obtain free feminine products. "About two years ago, I had this thought," Taylor says. "My husband is the pastor at Lighthouse Cape Church, and I wanted to figure out a way to provide free feminine products to women in Mended Hearts Recovery (an alcoholism treatment center in Cape), and the Safe House for Women."...
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