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FROM THE PULPIT: DON'T TRY TO BE SOMETHING YOU'RE NOT
(Column ~ 07/09/00)
Once upon a time, long, long ago, when men were allowed to marry more than one wife, a man married two women. One was a little older than he was, the other was much younger. When he was with his older wife, she snuggled up to him, stroked his hair, and one by one, pulled out the dark hairs, for "gray is so distinguished looking, you know."...
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RESTORATION IS ONGOING; HISTORIC GERMAN EVANGELICAL CHURCH SURVIVES
(Local News ~ 07/09/00)
DUTCHTOWN -- Tenacity and durability were attributes that allowed Dutch and German settlers to survive and prosper in the still-harsh environment of rural Southeast Missouri in the early 19th century. The family and spiritual seeds planted by the German Evangelical Church near Dutchtown still grow strong throughout the region. Many area families can trace their lineage back to the German Evangelical Cemetery, just outside of the small community...
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REMARKS: THE FOURTH BRINGS OUT MY 'INCORRECT' FEELINGS
(Column ~ 07/09/00)
Somehow, the Fourth of July has a way of making one stop and think about the heritage of the United States -- which, of course, was exactly the idea behind making July 4 a national holiday. It is hard to see the flag unfurling in the wind or honor guards standing at attention, or even fireworks going off, without pausing a moment to reflect...
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RETAINS VICTORIAN CHARM: GOECKEL HOUSE HAS SEEN MANY USES
(Local News ~ 07/09/00)
These two ornate lights are also original to the house, according to Vicki Abernathy, who has owned it since 1993. Jackson USA Signal/Mark Evans (Editor's Note: This is the first of a series of features on historic homes in or near Jackson.) Despite a few alterations over the years, one can still experience the turn of the century elegance enjoyed by the Goeckel family in the early days of their fine brick home at 105 E. Washington...
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REVELERS ENGJOY GOOD 'CLEAN' TIME AT PARK
(Local News ~ 07/09/00)
DIGGIN' IT: One mud volleyball player said that mud allows players to "run and leap and dive without fear." COOL TREAT, HOT DAY: Two young visitors to the Jackson Jaycees Fourth of July celebration cooled off with snow cones from the MDA booth. FRIENDLY CRITTER: Deer and other animals were eager for human touch (and food) at the petting zoo...
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NEW BOOKS ARRIVE AT JACKSON RIVERSIDE REGIONAL LIBRARY
(Local News ~ 07/09/00)
Several new titles are on the selves at the main Jackson branch of the Riverside RegionalLibrary. New Adult titles include: New Choices in Natural Healing, Amelia Earhart by Elgen M. Long, Margaret Wise Brown: Awakened by the Moon by Leonard S. Marcus, My Cat Spit McGee by Willie Morris, Desert Queen: the Extraordinary Life of Gertrude Bell by Janet Wallach, The Vineyard by Barbara Delinsky, The Family Way by Jayne Ann Krentz and Rogue Warrior by Richard Marcinko...
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PHILLIPS IS PRE-TEEN AMERICA FINALIST
(Local News ~ 07/09/00)
Majhon Phillips, daughter of Allen and Aleda Phillips of Jackson, has qualified as a national finalist in the 2000 Pre-Teen America Scholarship and Recognition Program to be held July 1-6 at The Hyatt Regency Hotal and Conference Center in Knoxville, Ten...
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THRIFTWAY DRUGS ADDS SECTION
(Local News ~ 07/09/00)
Thriftway Drugs, located in Jackson, has added a new section to it store. The store already carries a large selection of durable medical equipment, including wheelchairs, lift chairs and walkers. Now they have included a special section called The Diabetes Shoppe...
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ALTENTHAL-JOERNS POST #158
(Local News ~ 07/09/00)
June 13, 2000 The May meeting of the American Legion Post # 158 was called to order by Commander Seabaugh, at 8 p.m. The Color Guard advanced the colors, Chaplain Boyd Summers gave the opening prayer. The pledge of allegiance to the flag, and the preamble of the American Legion Constitution were recited in unison by the 52 members present...
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ANNUAL GERMAN DAYS WILL BE AUGUST 11-12
(Local News ~ 07/09/00)
CHAFFEE -- Chaffee German Days will be held Aug. 11-12. Kickoff will be at 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 11, with the beauty pageant. A dance with the band "Manitou" will follow. Saturday, Aug. 12, will begin at Noon, with a talent show, horseshoe, washer and volleyball tournament, children's tractor pull, and country and Gospel music. Saturday night a sound system will play a variety of music that everyone can dance to...
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DR. JAMES A. KINDER: A KIND MAN REMEMBERED AS SERVANT'S SERVANT
(Column ~ 07/09/00)
My first reaction was complete shock when I played back the messages on my answering machine several days ago. My lifelong friend, Peter Kinder, had left a sobering message. His father, Dr. James Kinder, had been killed in an auto accident that morning...
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: FLAG STANCE DOESN'T MAKE ME A LIBERAL
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/09/00)
To the editor: Blam! Sock! Slap! Holy jumping conclusions, Batman! My friend, Michael Jensen (letter to the editor June 27) called me a liberal just because I said it is wrong to fly the Confederate flag from a public building. Mike is upset that the Confederate flag, which is also his fraternity flag, was removed from the South Carolina Statehouse, and he published an editorial about it in his newspaper, the Standard-Democrat in Sikeston...
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SPEAKOUT
(Speak Out ~ 07/09/00)
I JUST want to say a special thank you to Dr. Michael Freeman for appearing on "Ask Your Doctor." The information was just wonderful that he gave on irritable-bowel syndrome. I think he could tell by all the call-ins that it's a problem shared by a lot of people in the community. I think it was a wonderful thing he did to answer questions for people who have this condition. Thanks, Dr. Freeman, for the great information...
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WHERE DID ALL THE STATESMEN GO? IT'S ALL PARTY POLITICS NOW
(Column ~ 07/09/00)
Did you ever wonder what became of the likes of Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Arthur Vandenberg and Cordell Hull? Chances are, some of those names may not ring a bell, although they are enshrined in our history books if not our temples of entertainment. ...
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GETTING AUTO LICENSES IS DOUBLY BETTER, THANKS BOTH TO NEW LAW AND BETTER SERVICE
(Editorial ~ 07/09/00)
A new law in Missouri lets some automobile owners purchase license plates every two years instead of every year. This is touted as a convenience for motorists who dread standing in line at the license bureau every year and going through the hassle of getting an inspection and trying to find the receipt showing personal-property taxes have been paid...
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HOW TO FIX GAS PRICES: RELY ON U.S. RESERVES
(Editorial ~ 07/09/00)
The highest U.S. gasoline prices ever have produced howls from motorists and from politicians who find the need for government to step in regardless of the situation. Look at what has happened in Illinois: In addition to federal and state taxes imposed on each gallon of gasoline sold in Illinois, the state also has a sales tax on gasoline -- a tax on both the cost of the fuel and on other taxes...
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GREAT FUNERAL CAREFULLY BLEND DIGNITY, ELOQUENT EULOGY, MUSIC AND GRAVESIDE RITES
(Column ~ 07/09/00)
This won't be another tribute to my dad. I said my piece Thursday. Besides, the tributes have been sufficiently numerous as to be approaching the point of embarrassment to the family. My experiences of the last week, though, have quickened in me an appreciation for the importance of a great funeral, well-planned and executed. Herewith, some thoughts on the subject...
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JACKSON CITY COMMENTARY: PUBLIC INPUT IS NEEDED ON PARKING SITUATION
(Column ~ 07/09/00)
The Jackson City Council recently voted to enforce the State of Missouri Model Traffic Ordinance later this summer and early fall. This enactment will greatly enhance the safety and traffic flow in the uptown business district of Jackson. The sight distances at crosswalks and street comers will be vastly improved and it will be much safer to walk or drive in our uptown business district. ...
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A SHOW OF AERIAL MIGHT: CAPE GIRARDEAU AIR SHOW DRAWS LARGE CROWDS
(Local News ~ 07/09/00)
Cpl. Angela Nichols of the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team carried the American Flag while the "Star Spangled Banner" played during the opening of the Cape Girardeau Regional Air Festival at Cape Girardeau Airport. Planes and smoke and thunder filled the air, and people fell from the sky Saturday at the Cape Girardeau Regional Air Festival...
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COUPLE WITH TOWER FOR A NEIGHBOR WORRIES ABOUT RISKS
(Local News ~ 07/09/00)
Since the tower went up in 1994, "we've had trouble with our garage door opening," Westrich said. "We didn't have that until they put that radio tower in." Westrich lives at 123 County Road 223 outside of Chaffee, just across the field from a tower used by KYRX-FM 104.7 radio station...
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OAK RIDGE CONTRACT AWARDED
(Local News ~ 07/09/00)
OAK RIDGE, Mo. -- The Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission awarded a contract Friday to construct an Interstate 55 interchange near Oak Ridge. The commission awarded the $2.38 million contract to Gaines Construction Inc. of Wentzville, Mo...
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GROUP RALLIES IN HOPE SB 40 WILL REALLOCATE SOME FUNDS
(Local News ~ 07/09/00)
A group of advocates for mentally disabled adults want Cape Girardeau County's Senate Bill 40 board to reallocate some of the money that currently goes to the sheltered workshops. The group, We Are People Too, says money raised from a county tax should be spent on various services for disabled adults, not just earmarked for VIP Industries' sheltered workshops and related organizations...
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MARK MY WORD: GARAGE SALE: WHERE 'GOOD JUNK' IS HIGH PRAISE
(Column ~ 07/09/00)
Saturday was a long day. Joni and I got up at the crack of dawn and readied ourselves for a horde of eager shoppers. It didn't take long for them to arrive and turn our quiet street into a virtual supermarket parking lot. For the veteran shoppers, it was just another Saturday on the garage sale circuit...
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AUGUST PRIMARY WILL DECIDE CAPE COUNTY CORONER'S RACE
(Local News ~ 07/09/00)
Cape Girardeau County Coroner John Carpenter wants to serve another four-year term. For that to happen, he will have to defeat Republican challengers Don "Butch" Gast and Wayne T. Godwin in the Aug. 8 primary. The winner is assured of victory in November as there is no Democratic candidate for the position...
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... RACE WILL BE SETTLED IN MISSISSIPPI PRIMARY TOO
(Local News ~ 07/09/00)
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Mo. -- Two friends will vie for the county coroner's position in Mississippi County during elections Aug. 8. John McMikle of Charleston and Lonnie Thurmond of East Prairie, both Democrats, are competing for the position being vacated by Coroner Rick Penrod, who is not seeking reelection after 12 years in office. There are no other candidates for the position, so the winner of the August primary will be the next office holder...
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CAPAHAS DISPOSE OF D'BACKS IN TOURNEY
(College Sports ~ 07/09/00)
After two days of the National Baseball Congress Mid-South Regional Tournament, the host McDowell Capahas are sitting in the best spot after claiming a seven-inning victory Saturday night 6-0 over the Southern Illinois Diamondbacks and advancing to the winners' bracket finals which will be played Friday at 8 p.m...
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THE LATEST LINE: MISSOURI'S HEAT SURE HARD TO BEAT
(Sports Column ~ 07/09/00)
I've just returned from a week-long vacation to southern California -- glorious Newport Beach, which is right on the ocean, to be exact -- and, as you might expect, I had a blast. But -- and don't think I'm crazy here -- it's nice to be sweating again...
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CAPE REMAINS ALIVE IN JUNIOR LEGION TOURNEY
(High School Sports ~ 07/09/00)
KENNETT -- Wood & Huston Cape Junior Legion scored all seven of its run in the fifth inning as it kept its District 14 Junior Legion Tournament hopes alive with a 7-5 victory over Dunklin County in an elimination game Saturday. Tim Wencewicz delivered the big blow for Wood & Huston (22-27) as he erased a 3-0 deficit with a three-run home run to send Cape on its way to victory...
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OUTDOOR CORNER: THE ROAR OF BALL MILL RESURGENCE CAN BE HEARD IN PERRY CO.
(Column ~ 07/09/00)
Ball Mill Resurgence is a fascinating place to visit Imagine you are walking down a typical Ozark woodland trail. Clouds loom overhead and it has been raining. With raingear on you decide to enjoy your hike anyway. Rain will not keep you from enjoying this walk!...
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ALVIN PETTIT
(Obituary ~ 07/09/00)
Alvin Pettit, 68, of Marble Hill died Saturday, July 8, 2000, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee.
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PAULINE DIAL GAITHER
(Obituary ~ 07/09/00)
Pauline Dial Gaither, 85, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, July 4, 2000, at the Lutheran Home. She was born on Dec. 7, 1914, at Johnston City, Ill., daughter of Samuel Edward and Beulah May Hunt Dial. She and Emmit Gaither were married on Aug. 30, 1932, at Benton, Ill...
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'BOBBIE' AVERY
(Obituary ~ 07/09/00)
SCOTT CITY, Mo. -- Barbara Faye Avery, 56, of Scott City passed away suddenly at 4:05 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2000, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Bobbie was born May 25, 1944, at Cape Girardeau, to Theodore Aden Wolfe and Mildred Fay Pinkston Wolfe...
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OSSIE ENDERS
(Obituary ~ 07/09/00)
Ossie Pearl Enders, 54, of Herrin, Ill., died Friday, July 7, 2000, at St. John Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis. Arrangements are incomplete at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee.
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EDWARD LEHMAN
(Obituary ~ 07/09/00)
MATTHEWS, Mo. -- Edward William Lehman, 62, of Matthews died Friday, July 7, 2000, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. He was born Feb. 20, 1938, in Hinsdale, Ill, son of Edward and Dorothy Springer Lehman. He is survived by a sister, Emily Alguire of Hinsdale...
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WALTER CORK JR.
(Obituary ~ 07/09/00)
Walter Truman Cork Jr., 76, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, July 7, 2000, at the Missouri Veterans Home. He was born June 30, 1924, at Delta, son of Walter Truman Cork Sr. and Shabia Niswonger Cork. He worked as a truck driver for ABF Truck Lines for 31 years. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. He was a member of VFW Post 3838, Elks Lodge 6390, Eagles Aerie 3775 and Teamsters Local 574...
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TIMOTHY KIRKPATRICK
(Obituary ~ 07/09/00)
SILVA, Mo. -- Timothy Ray Kirkpatrick, 30, of Silva died Friday, July 7, 2000, at the family home. He was born Aug. 10, 1969, at Marble Hill, son of John H. and Zola Mae Elizabeth Ridge Kirkpatrick. He and Debra Lee Whelehon were married Jan. 31, 1998...
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EMMA CROUTHERS
(Obituary ~ 07/09/00)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Emma A. Crouthers, 88, of Sikeston died Saturday, July 8, 2000, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. She was born Sept. 27, 1911, in Sikeston, daughter of Joel C. and Nannie Ann DeVaser Gross. She and Leacil O. Crouthers were married Feb. 16, 1929. He died Jan. 10, 1980...
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ROBERT ROSENQUIST
(Obituary ~ 07/09/00)
SCOTT CITY, Mo. -- Robert Carl "Bob" Rosenquist, 76, of Scott City died Saturday, July 8, 2000, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born July 23, 1923, in Oak Park, Ill., son of Carl and Ruth Burgland Rosenquist. He and Betty Lou Sanford Ressel were married on Dec. 29, 1978, at Perry, Ga...
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DONALD CAMPBELL
(Obituary ~ 07/09/00)
Donald Wayne Campbell, 49, of Sikeston died Friday, July 7, 2000, in Columbus, Ky. He was born June 24, 1951, at Sikeston, son of Lee Joe and Willia Marie Gillean Campbell. He was a 1969 graduate of Matthews High School and served in the Navy. He was an auto mechanic and had previously been an area supervisor for Colonial Storage Co. in Atlanta, Ga., and Orlando, Fla...
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KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH FAMILY REUNIONS
(Local News ~ 07/09/00)
Wanting to do something special for the family reunion celebrating the 100th anniversary of her late grandparents' wedding, Louetta Hency Beard wrote a musical drama about the family. "My family is very musical and I thought this could be something they would all enjoy," said Beard, a music educator from Anderson, Ind., who put on the musical at the Hency family reunion held in Cape Girardeau recently...
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ANNIVERSARY: ALLGOODS MARK 60 YEARS
(Anniversary ~ 07/09/00)
Mr. and Mrs. Laymon Allgood of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with their family July 2 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Allgood. Allgood and Helen Eaker were married June 29, 1940. They have lived in Cape Girardeau more than 40 years...
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JOY ALONG THE WAY: THE EXCITEMENT OF LITTLE, EVERYDAY THINGS
(Column ~ 07/09/00)
At a recent all women's party, I sat listening to the gaggle of voices, so strident and intermingled it was almost impossible to hear what was being discussed. But, in a rare clarified moment, I heard the distinct statement, "Every day is exciting." I looked quickly to identify the speaker of these words. I wanted to converse later with her when I had the chance...
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ENGAGEMENTS: BEASLEY-DEVAULT
(Engagement ~ 07/09/00)
Raymond and Pam Beasley Jr. of Tamms, Ill., and James and LaDonna Gregory of Benton announce the engagement of their daughter, Jeannie Ray Beasley, to Nathan James DeVault, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Jim and Carolyn DeVault of Patton. Beasley is a 1994 graduate of Dongola High School, and attended Shawnee College. She is employed at Link Electronics...
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ENGAGEMENTS: STRAND-WALSH
(Engagement ~ 07/09/00)
GLEN ALLEN, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Mark Strand of Glen Allen announce the engagement of their daughter, Shawnda LeAnn Strand, to Jeremy Curtis Walsh. He is the son of the Rev. and Mrs. Curtis Walsh of Carthage. Strand is a 1999 graduate of Woodland High School. She is a customer service representative at Rapco International...
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ENGAGEMENTS: PONDER-GLUECK
(Engagement ~ 07/09/00)
OAK RIDGE, Mo. -- Michael Ponder of Perryville and Sue Ponder of Oak Ridge announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Renee Ponder, to Jason Charles Glueck. He is the son of Charles and Donna Glueck of Oak Ridge. Ponder is a 1996 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. She received a degree in business management from Three Rivers Community College at Poplar Bluff in 1998. She is employed at the corporate office of Buchheit's in Biehle...
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ENGAGEMENTS: CHRISTIAN-BROWN
(Engagement ~ 07/09/00)
JACKSON, Mo. -- Jack and Patricia Christian of Morrisonville, Ill., and Charles and June Brown of Jackson announce the engagement of their children, Katie Renae Christian and Charles Richard Brown Jr. Christian is a 1997 graduate of Morrisonville High School. She received an associate's degree from Lincoln Land Community College in 1999, and is attending the University of Illinois at Springfield. She is a teacher at ABC First Steps Learning Center in Raymond, Ill...
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ENGAGEMENTS: SMITH-ELFRINK
(Engagement ~ 07/09/00)
Joel and Mary Smith and Voyann Smith of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Jo Smith, to Craig Joseph Elfrink. He is the son of Delwin and Theresa Elfrink of Cape Girardeau. Smith is a 1993 graduate of Notre Dame High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Southeast Missouri State University in 1998. She was a sixth grade teacher the past two years at St. Mary's School...
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ENGAGEMENTS: PICK-IMAN
(Engagement ~ 07/09/00)
Steven and Debbie Pick of Washington, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie DeAnna Pick, to Keith Edward Inman, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Kenneth and Sherry Inman of Jackson. Pick received a bachelor of science degree from Southeast Missouri State University in 1999. She is pursuing a degree in early childhood education...
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ENGAGEMENTS: SCHWAB-DREW
(Engagement ~ 07/09/00)
Jerry Ray Schwab and Phyllis Jean Schwab of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Jean Schwab, to Scott Homer Drew, both of Valparaiso, Ind. He is the son of Dr. Homer and Janet Drew of Valparaiso. Schwab is a graduate of Central High School. ...
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ENGAGEMENTS: HOEFT-KING
(Engagement ~ 07/09/00)
Butch and Lorraine Hoeft of Marthasville announce the engagement of their daughter, Karla Sue Hoeft, to Mark Edward King of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of the late Nola King of Jackson and the late Merle "Jack" King of Iron Mountain. Hoeft received a bachelor's degree in business from Southeast Missouri State University in May. She is employed at Boeing in St. Louis...
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ENGAGEMENTS: HAYDEN-HOEHNE
(Engagement ~ 07/09/00)
JACKSON, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hayden of Jackson, Sharon Meadows of O'Fallon, and Ed Meadows of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Kari Hayden, to Chris Hoehne. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hoehne of Cuba, Mo. Hayden is a graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in marketing from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a project coordinator with Maritz Marketing Research Inc. at Fenton...
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ENGAGEMENTS: COLE-MCCLARD
(Engagement ~ 07/09/00)
JACKSON, Mo. -- Robert and Donna Cole of Sparta, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Cole, to Charles McClard, both of Jackson. He is the son of Wade and Judy Robert of Kelso and Gary and Shirley McClard of Jackson. Cole is a graduate of Sparta High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed by Forest Pharmaceuticals...
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LOOKS CAN BE DECEIVING
(Local News ~ 07/09/00)
Don't be fooled when you pull into the drive of this Oak Hills brick ranch home. What you don't see at first is the depth of the house, which has 3,500 square-feet of living space on the main level. Take a walk around the lot to get the true feel of the enormity of this Bedford stone structure...
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