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Area schools
(Community ~ 10/25/06)
In fall 2002 the new $20.5 million Central High School opened at 1000 S. Silver Springs Road. The sprawling facility is located just east of I-55 and south of the new Highway 74 bridge route...
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Universities
(Community ~ 10/25/06)
Southeast Missouri State University Southeast Missouri State University is a comprehensive university with more than 150 programs from which to choose -- from the programs most in demand to the unique and unusual...
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Boaters rescued from Mississippi River
(Local News ~ 10/25/06)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department rescued a boat caught adrift in the Mississippi River after it lost power Monday night. At 10:21 p.m., rescue crews towed the boat in after a lanyard was caught in the boat's propeller, according to fire Capt. John Ryan...
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Renaissance Fair set for Saturday
(Local News ~ 10/25/06)
Cape Christian School will hold a Renaissance Fair Saturday featuring games, a jousting activity, archery, crafts, music and dancing. Seventh- and eighth-grade history students at the school will dress up in costumes along with some adults, history teacher Rhonda Young said...
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Cape district say 7 students can transfer elementary schools
(Local News ~ 10/25/06)
The Cape Girardeau School District plans to transfer seven elementary school students from Jefferson and Blanchard elementary schools to two other elementary schools in January, but five other students who want transfers will stay where they are because school officials say the district doesn't have the classroom space to relocate them...
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Suspects in Cape shootings identified
(Local News ~ 10/25/06)
A series of shootings that plagued Cape Girardeau last week stemmed from a feud between two groups of people and involved at least five men, police said Tuesday. On Thursday, Jacqueline Brand's apartment at 313 N. Fountain St. was struck between 30 and 40 times with gunfire. At the time, Brand said she did not know why anyone would shoot at her home and suggested the attack may have been random...
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Bipartisan campaign targets poverty and AIDs
(Local News ~ 10/25/06)
When it comes to poverty and AIDS, all politicians regardless of party want only one outcome. On Tuesday, Cape Girardeau native and Republican strategist Jack Oliver joined Democratic strategist Mike McCurry in a teleconference to discuss their involvement in ONE: The Campaign to Make Poverty History...
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Saint Francis follows 'visionary' plan
(Local News ~ 10/25/06)
Citing a flurry of noteworthy changes and aggressive health-care initiatives, Saint Francis Medical Center leaders said Tuesday night that the hospital has seen its most dramatic expansion of services and facilities over the last six years. "During the last seven years, the evolution of Saint Francis Medical Center has been anything but business as usual," said Steven C. Bjelich, hospital president and CEO...
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Smudge becomes THE story
(Column ~ 10/25/06)
Did anyone hear the sigh of relief echoing across the country Sunday? That was the national media when Fox cameras caught sight of a shiny brown smudge on pitcher Kenny Rogers' palm. Since they had all been dreaming of a big city World Series, they came into the game ill-tempered and searching for anything, anything at all to talk about other than baseball...
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Police: Note by freshman didn't mention plans to shoot
(Local News ~ 10/25/06)
A Cape Girardeau high school freshman accused of making a terrorist threat said Tuesday he had no intention of killing anyone. The 15-year-old boy was cited into juvenile court Friday for writing notes to two female schoolmates warning them that someone else was planning a shooting at school. Authorities have found no evidence that any such plan existed...
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Barnes & Noble opens new store at West Park location
(Local News ~ 10/25/06)
James DeCourley noticed that the new Barnes & Noble that opened Tuesday night has a lot of facets -- it is equal parts bookstore, classroom and coffeehouse, and now offers movies and music. But for the Cape Girardeau father of 2-year-old Haley Nicole, it's also a fun house...
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Benefit concert tickets on sale Friday
(Local News ~ 10/25/06)
Tickets for "A Concert for Sahara," Rick Springfield's upcoming Show Me Center concert, go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8. All proceeds will benefit Sahara Aldridge, a Cape Girardeau 12-year-old battling brain-stem cancer...
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Growing subdivision pits homeowners against developer
(Local News ~ 10/25/06)
Not everything is quiet these days at Whispering Oaks. The 140-lot spacious subdivision off of County Road 620 north of the Cape Girardeau limits is experiencing growing pains. Area homeowners say they have been deceived by a developer now building multi-family homes and many have become soured at the prospect of annexation into Cape Girardeau -- a process that will happen whether they like it or not...
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Council members return for meeting, depart after dispute
(Local News ~ 10/25/06)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Time hasn't diminished the bitter feud between the Cairo City Council and Mayor Paul Farris, a fact made clear when four council members walked out during Tuesday's regular meeting. It was the first regular session in almost three months that enough council members attended to conduct business. It ended abruptly after an argument over whether Farris has the legal authority to withhold the council's paychecks...
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Cape Girardeau: Progressive regional hub
(Community ~ 10/25/06)
Cape Girardeau, population 35,833, is growing. Real estate developments are springing up and businesses are moving in and thriving. Both Southeast Missouri Hospital and Saint Francis Medical Center are in the midst of expansion projects. The city boasts West Park Shopping Mall, featuring Macy's, Barnes & Noble, and other nationally known major outlets. ...
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Transportation improvements keep moving forward
(Community ~ 10/25/06)
Interstates, highways, an airline, buses, vans, taxis and river boats are modes of transportation readily available in the region, which is a hub of mobility between the major metropolitan areas of St. Louis and Memphis. Railroads are also part of the transportation scene, but for commercial use only. For railroad passengers, there is an Amtrak station at Carbondale, Ill., about 45 miles to the east...
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Business and Industry: An overview of area employment
(Community ~ 10/25/06)
To make a region prosper, it takes a diversity of businesses from large manufacturers to mid-size service providers to an abundance of small businesses. The second quarter of 2006 was an especially good one for Southeast Missouri -- and the future looks bright...
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Obtaining a driver's license
(Community ~ 10/25/06)
Residents who move into the state must acquire a valid driver license. "Show Me Proof" became effective July 1, 2005, and affects all Missouri driver license, nondriver license and instruction permit holders...
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Saint Francis Medical Center
(Community ~ 10/25/06)
Patients and healthcare professionals rate Saint Francis Medical Center among the very best in the nation, making Saint Francis the choice for healthcare in the Southeast Missouri region. Patient satisfaction scores, which are independently measured by Press Ganey, place Saint Francis in the top 2 percent of hospitals nationwide. Ranking in the 98th percentile, Saint Francis patients say they are very pleased with the care they receive at the Medical Center...
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Cape Girardeau recreation: Fun for all ages, interests
(Community ~ 10/25/06)
There are 23 pleasant parks spread over 503 attractive acres within Cape Girardeau city limits. Susan McClanahan of Cape Girardeau said that she and her family especially enjoy the activities the city park department offers residents. "We love the trails," she said. "And our kids are both involved in the youth activities leagues -- softball and basketball. We love the parks."...
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Clubs & organizations
(Community ~ 10/25/06)
1:30 p.m., first Monday each of the month, Grace United Methodist Church Laverne Northdurft 794-2241. 6:30 p.m. first Tuesday Cape Public Library Amy Heuer 335-6894. Meets 5:30 p.m. third Thursday (following the school calender) China Palace Joan Gones...
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Southeast Missouri facts
(Community ~ 10/25/06)
The region is one of the most productive in the state. Major crops are corn, soybean, rice. Missouri ranks second in the nation in number of farms (2003 Missouri Farm Facts). Average farm size 291 acres. Missouri's total crop value was nearly $3 billion in 2003. Cape Girardeau County's total agriculture cash receipts were more than $46 million in 2003...
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Community Calendar
(Community ~ 10/25/06)
Entertainment and recreational opportunities available in a community helps a newcomer assimilate. The Cape Girardeau area offers music festivals, sporting events, concerts, car shows, air shows, riverboat dockings, arts and crafts shows, trade fairs and many other community-wide events...
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Southeast Missouri Hospital
(Community ~ 10/25/06)
For more than three quarters of a century, Southeast Missouri Hospital has helped shape the direction in health care for the region. Located in the heart of the city overlooking Capaha Park, the main campus of Southeast encompasses several city blocks; but there are also several offsite facilities. ...
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WTC officials say they wanted more time to search for remains
(National News ~ 10/25/06)
NEW YORK -- The workers who spent months searching for the remains of the dead in the World Trade Center rubble were often at odds with the agency overseeing the cleanup and frequently asked to halt the operation as they gingerly recovered body parts...
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Hastert testifies before ethics committee
(National News ~ 10/25/06)
WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Dennis Hastert testified in private before ethics investigators Tuesday and then said they should work quickly to find out who knew about Rep. Mark Foley's come-ons to congressional pages and what was done about it. Hastert spoke briefly after his closed-door testimony to the House ethics committee that is trying to pin down when he and his staff learned about Foley's actions...
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Marching Tigers band to perform in St. Louis
(Local News ~ 10/25/06)
The Cape Girardeau Central High School Marching Tigers Band will compete at the St. Louis Dome band competition Saturday. Last year, the Tigers finished third at the competition, band officials said. Tickets to the band's final competition of the marching band season can be purchased the day of the event. ...
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Owners, players agree on new labor contract
(Professional Sports ~ 10/25/06)
ST. LOUIS -- Baseball players and owners proclaimed an unprecedented era of labor peace, finalizing a new five-year collective bargaining agreement Tuesday night before Game 3 of the World Series. Lawyers struck the deal last weekend during negotiations in New York, then worked on putting it in writing...
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Classified documents found at home of Los Alamos scientist
(National News ~ 10/25/06)
WASHINGTON -- A drug raid on a Los Alamos scientist's home in New Mexico turned up what appeared to be classified documents taken from the nuclear weapons lab, the FBI said Tuesday. Police discovered the documents at the scientist's home while making an arrest in a methamphetamine investigation, according to an FBI official in Washington who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the case...
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For the second time in 6 years, Senate could be evenly split
(National News ~ 10/25/06)
WASHINGTON -- Expected Democratic gains in the election raise the possibility that the Senate, for the second time in six years, will end up in a 50-50 tie. If that happens, Democrats would like to revive a power-sharing deal that was struck in 2001. But partisan passions on Capitol Hill are stronger now than when President Bush took office promising to be "a uniter, not a divider."...
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Suppan will try to add to postseason heroics
(Professional Sports ~ 10/25/06)
ST. LOUIS -- Jeff Suppan, the big-game pitcher with the small-time resume, is about to get another chance to add to his postseason prowess. The St. Louis Cardinals will ask their unassuming right-hander, a 106-101 career pitcher and 12-game winner this year but the MVP of the National League championship series after baffling the New York Mets, to do it again tonight...
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Gloomy forecast for today's game
(Professional Sports ~ 10/25/06)
ST. LOUIS -- In a postseason that already has seen its share of bad weather, more may be on the way. The World Series between the Tigers and Cardinals moved to St. Louis for Game 3 Tuesday, with below-normal temperatures but clear skies. But the National Weather Service expects things to take a turn for the worse for the rest of the week...
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U.S. unveils timeline to curb violence in Iraq
(International News ~ 10/25/06)
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Two weeks before U.S. midterm elections, American officials unveiled a timeline Tuesday for Iraq's Shiite-led government to take specific steps to calm the world's most dangerous capital but said more U.S. troops might be needed to quell the bloodshed...
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Canadian judge strikes down part of anti-terror law
(International News ~ 10/25/06)
TORONTO -- A judge Tuesday struck down a portion of Canada's anti-terrorism law, ruling that the clause dealing with the definition of terrorism violates the country's bill of rights. The ruling hands at least a partial victory to terror suspect Mohammed Momin Khawaja, who was the first person charged under Canada's Anti-Terrorism Act. The law was passed after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in the United States...
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Michael Pickett
(Obituary ~ 10/25/06)
Michael Douglas Pickett, 24, of Palm Bay, Fla., died Friday, Oct. 20, 2006. He was born Aug. 9, 1982, in Jacksonville, Fla., son of Michael Henry and Linda S. Popenhagen Pickett. Michael was a graduate of Central High School in Cape Girardeau, and attended Brevard Community College and FIT School of Aeronautics in Florida. He was of the Methodist belief...
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Cairo's wounds
(Editorial ~ 10/25/06)
Few cities in America could benefit from teachings in forgiveness and conflict resolution more than Cairo, Ill. Fighting between the city council and the mayor have stalemated the city's government. This intrinsically beautiful but decaying city currently is saddled with leaders who can't find a way to get along...
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Notre Dame, Bell City capture district volleyball crowns
(High School Sports ~ 10/25/06)
Third-seeded Notre Dame pulled off a pair of upsets and slipped away with the Class 3 District 1 title Tuesday with a 25-19, 23-25, 25-22 victory against host Dexter. The Bulldogs (20-10-4) cruised past No. 2 Perryville 25-22, 25-9 in the semifinals before taking down the top-seeded Bearcats...
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Vote no on destroying life for research
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/25/06)
To the editor: I am a 14-year-old Type I diabetic and would supposedly benefit from the passage of Amendment 2. I am urging you to vote no on Amendment 2. Many high-profile people and organizations have come together to promote the use of all stem cells for research, including embryonic stem cells. ...
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Research possible without killing
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/25/06)
To the editor: I would like to respond to the "Stone Age thinking" comment in Speak Out. There's no doubt that, due to medical research, health and living conditions have improved. However, let's remember this: An individual life begins at conception, and to destroy such a life is murder. It seems to me that proper scientific research is possible without destruction of the unborn. Let's respect the sacredness of human life...
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Eastern Illinois keeps OVC winning streak intact
(College Sports ~ 10/25/06)
And then there was one. That pretty well sums up how the Ohio Valley Conference football favorites have fared during what has so far been one of the most unpredictable league seasons in recent memory. Before the year started, most people figured the eventual champion would be decided among three squads...
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Speak Out 10/25/06
(Speak Out ~ 10/25/06)
Failure to connect; It was blue, but good; Welcome, vicious wit; Thanks for checking; One-issue voter; Name is wrong; Baseball memories; Who knows?; Fine distinctions; On duty 24/7; Deprived children; Plates on front, back
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Hoedown to help Young Life Ministry
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/25/06)
To the editor: We are continually shocked by the cultural and criminal acts of our kids. What are we doing about it? Creating more laws? Hiring more police? Telling the kids they need more self-esteem and pride? We can legislate all day, and it won't change a kid's heart...
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Questions about stem-cell research
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/25/06)
To the editor: I have a few questions about stem cells that have to do with ethics and opening a Pandora's box: 1. If I donate a stem cell, do I have visitation rights? 2. If researchers create a cure for cancer from my stem cell, will I collect profits?...
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Club news 10/25/06
(Community News ~ 10/25/06)
Town & Country FCE; Heartland Advanced Practice Nurses Network; Oak Ridge Homemakers FCE; First Baptist CWU; Alpha Mu Master; Capaha Scottish Rite Women
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Carroll Wiethop
(Obituary ~ 10/25/06)
Carroll C. Wiethop, 84, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Oct. 23, 2006, at the Lutheran Home. He was born May 5, 1922, in St. Louis, son of Daniel F. and Lorine Knoebel Wiethop. He and Anne Tuthill were married July 24, 1943, in St. Louis. She died Jan. 8, 2006...
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Ernest Eudy
(Obituary ~ 10/25/06)
ANNA, Ill. -- Ernest "Bus" Eudy, 77, of Anna, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006, at his home. Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro, Ill., is in charge of arrangements.
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New cookbook benefits Marble Hill museum
(Column ~ 10/25/06)
Life is good! The Cardinals are National League champions, the weather is great and I have a new cookbook. What could be better? The Will Mayfield Heritage Foundation in Marble Hill, Mo., has a new cookbook available to benefit the museum in Marble Hill. It's a hard-cover, comb-bound book with 107 pages of recipes, tabbed dividers and a full color photo on the front cover. It's a nice book for a great price. I especially like the history and photo at the front of the book...
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Out of the past 10/25/06
(Out of the Past ~ 10/25/06)
25 years ago: Oct. 25, 1981 LEOPOLD, Mo. -- Members of St. John's Catholic Church conclude their weekend celebration of the church's 125th anniversary with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Bernard Law of the Springfield-Cape Girardeau Diocese; yesterday's observance consisted of a parade, threshing and horse shoeing demonstrations, races and a dance...
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Region briefs 10/25/06
(Local News ~ 10/25/06)
Cape man charged with felony child abuse Child abuse charges were filed Tuesday against a Cape Girardeau man suspected in injuries to a 22-month-old boy. Joshua G. Barton, 27, of 2857 Themis St., was charged with two counts of felony abuse of a child. ...
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Despite problems, St. Louis officials see no cause for concern as election nears
(State News ~ 10/25/06)
ST. LOUIS -- Experts say conditions in Missouri are ripe for election-night debacles. But polling organizers in St. Louis, where the process has been scrutinized since 2000, say they are as prepared as ever. In Missouri and several other states, voter identification laws were passed, then overturned by the courts. ...
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Cape/Jackson police reports 10/25/06
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/25/06)
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Births 10/25/06
(Births ~ 10/25/06)
Zimmerman; Clifton; Hodges; Clippard; Sumpter; McAlister; Elder; Whitworth; Urhahn; Moser; Castile
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Chief, 3 volunteers at Tenn. fire department charged with arson
(National News ~ 10/25/06)
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- The city's fire chief and three volunteer firefighters, including the chief's grandson, were charged Tuesday with setting a string of fires in vacant buildings over the past two years. The men, all members of the Tiptonville Volunteer Fire Department, were arrested Monday. No one was hurt in the blazes they were accused of starting...
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FEMA approves relief and recovery assistance for Hawaii quake victims
(National News ~ 10/25/06)
HONOLULU -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved relief and recovery assistance for Hawaii residents who were victims of last week's magnitude 6.7 earthquake, Gov. Linda Lingle said Monday. The aid may include grants for temporary housing, home repairs and other serious disaster-related expenses, Lingle said in a news release. ...
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5 bodies pulled from Rio Grande in Texas believed to be immigrants
(National News ~ 10/25/06)
HARLINGEN, Texas -- The bodies of four men and a woman -- all believed to be illegal immigrants who drowned in the Rio Grande while trying to slip into the United States -- were pulled from the rain-swollen river. The bodies were recovered Monday after a Mexican fisherman spotted them and notified U.S. authorities...
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Experts: Internet gambling ban will turn bettors to overseas payment services
(National News ~ 10/25/06)
NEW YORK -- Gamblers may look over their shoulder now, but experts say a new Internet gambling ban won't keep bettors from ponying up, just turn them on to overseas payment services out of the law's reach. "It has put a terrible scare into people," said I. Nelson Rose, who teaches gambling law at Whittier Law School. "But it won't by any means wipe out Internet gambling."...
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Miami players insist: Heat is on
(Professional Sports ~ 10/25/06)
Once the South Beach parties had all dwindled and Pat Riley committed to coming back, the dapper Miami coach got to work on his plan for keeping the Heat atop the NBA. When Riley surveyed his roster, there was Shaquille O'Neal, who looked every one of his 34 years while laboring for a pedestrian 13.7 points per game in the NBA finals. In key reserve roles, he saw 38-year-old Gary Payton and 36-year-old Alonzo Mourning...
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Celebrity campaigning for stem-cell research
(Entertainment ~ 10/25/06)
NEW YORK -- The symptoms of Parkinson's disease that all but ended Michael J. Fox's acting career are making him a powerfully vulnerable campaign pitchman for five Democrats who support stem-cell research. In 30-second TV ads for Rep. Benjamin L. Cardin, who is running for the Senate in Maryland, Senate candidate Claire McCaskill in Missouri and Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle, Fox shakes and rocks as he directly addresses the camera, making no effort to hide the effects of his disease...
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Leopold breezes past Meadow Heights in final
(High School Sports ~ 10/25/06)
The most serious issue facing the Leopold volleyball team on Tuesday night was how well the Wildcats would adjust to the loss of Jenny Vandeven. The 5-foot-10 senior outside hitter injured her ankle during practice on Monday, when the top-seeded Wildcats had a bye in the six-team Class 1 District 3 tournament at Saxony Lutheran High School in Jackson...
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One dead, one missing as Hurricane Paul weakens
(International News ~ 10/25/06)
SAN JOSE DEL CABO, Mexico -- Hurricane Paul weakened to a tropical storm Tuesday as it headed toward the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, whipping up high surf that left one person dead and another missing in the resort region. Paul had maximum sustained winds near 65 mph, but was expected to further weaken before making landfall south of Los Cabos early today, the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said...
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Games to be played outside U.S. borders
(Professional Sports ~ 10/25/06)
NEW ORLEANS -- Two NFL regular-season games will be played each year outside the United States in Mexico, Canada and Europe, starting in 2007. The plan, first announced last month, was approved Tuesday at the recommendation of new commissioner Roger Goodell...
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Edmonds adds to big-game image with bases-loaded, two-run double
(Professional Sports ~ 10/25/06)
ST. LOUIS -- Jim Edmonds' nickname is "Hollywood," a reference to the 36-year-old center fielder's uncanny knack for coming through when everybody is watching. St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa surely had that in mind when he kept putting Edmonds in the lineup against lefties this year, despite a puny .156 batting average against them...
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Whites pursued Katrina insurance complaints more than minorities
(National News ~ 10/25/06)
NEW ORLEANS -- The Littles and the Kitchens watched helplessly as Hurricane Katrina battered their homes. Both families waited patiently for an insurance adjuster to settle their losses. And both were sorely disappointed with the outcome. Then, their paths diverged...
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Christmas creeps up on shoppers early
(National News ~ 10/25/06)
PHILADELPHIA -- It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas -- and it's only October. Santa isn't here yet, but retailers already are stocking shelves with Christmas merchandise, in some cases setting up Christmas trees and holiday lighting way before Thanksgiving and even pre-empting Halloween...
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New biodiesel plant in Mexico, Mo.
(State News ~ 10/25/06)
MEXICO, Mo. -- Missouri's largest biodiesel plant opened here Tuesday, with farmers and politicians calling it a boon to the rural economy and small step toward the goal of reducing oil imports. The $30 million plant will produce about 30 million gallons annually of biodiesel, a fuel made from vegetable oil and other additives...
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Scott City claims third straight district crown
(High School Sports ~ 10/25/06)
Scott City coach Carl Ritter Jr. felt his team was not hitting the ball like it should early in the Class 2 District 2 championship Tuesday at Scott City. Once the Rams did start hitting, they were able to put Twin Rivers on the defensive and cruised to a 25-18, 25-13 sweep. It was the third straight district title for Scott City...
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Carpenter overpowers Tigers in Game 3
(Professional Sports ~ 10/25/06)
ST. LOUIS -- No smudges, no scuffs, just a cramp in his pitching hand -- and it wasn't about to stain Chris Carpenter's sensational World Series outing. A brief spasm caused a commotion on the mound, but the Cardinals' ace was more than OK, throwing the Detroit Tigers a curve and leading St. Louis to a 5-0 victory Tuesday night for a 2-1 edge...
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Creating Christmas gifts
(Community ~ 10/25/06)
If you're hoping to personalize Christmas for your friends and family, it's time to start looking for items that can help you along your way. As retailers plan their stock for Black Friday, they are forced to liquidate older items to free up shelf space. Small junk and thrift shops are also planning for Christmas -- whether it be for their own family or the mission they help support -- so items are to be found all around...
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Fired MOHELA director getting $830,000
(State News ~ 10/25/06)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A man fired as director of the state's student loan authority in January is receiving a severance package worth more than $830,000, according to documents provided Wednesday to The Associated Press. Michael Cummins and the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority signed the agreement earlier this month. ...
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Chaffee: A city with a history
(Community ~ 10/25/06)
Chaffee, which is rich in railroad history, is just 12 miles south of Cape Girardeau and can be reached by taking Highway 74 west from Interstate 55 to routes 25/77 south, or travel six miles by Route M at the Scott City exit from I-55. Chaffee has a wonderful museum full of colorful history located on south Main Street near the county newspaper, The Scott County Signal. ...
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Sikeston: Where industry and agriculture mix
(Community ~ 10/25/06)
Sikeston, in southern Scott County, is a "micropolitan" hub of retailing, manufacturing and supportive services surrounded by a diverse agricultural region of corn, cotton, wheat, rice, soybeans, milo, peaches, potatoes and more. Agriculture and agri-business are important to the Sikeston/Miner areas...
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Scott City: A city with a flourishing future
(Community ~ 10/25/06)
Scott City is home to the busy SEMO Port Authority on the Mississippi River, and continues to be a hub of railroad activity. The restored Cotton Belt Railroad caboose that sits on Main Street along the railroad tracks reminds the city of its railroad history...
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Benton: A growing city
(Community ~ 10/25/06)
Benton recently added another water tower and system to update the water supply and pressure for the town. In the past few years, the city has seen three phases of the Meyer Lake Subdivision open up with lots of beautiful new homes. schools Benton is located in Kelly School District, which is in the process of building a new high school. St. Dennis Parochial School, grades first through eighth, is located in town...
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Jackson
(Community ~ 10/25/06)
The welcome signs on the outskirts of Jackson welcome visitors and residents alike to the city of "beautiful homes, churches, schools and parks." This growing city has more than 12,000 residents. Each year, new businesses open and new homes are built. There's plenty of recreation as well, inside the city limits and just a few miles away at natural resources like Trail of Tears State Park...
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Perryville: A pleasant atmosphere
(Community ~ 10/25/06)
As part of a beautification project, the entire downtown of Perryville is being renovated. The Square has been transformed into a showcase with newly completed streets, decorative sidewalks, "Washington" style light fixtures and decorative tree plantings. ...
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Marble Hill: Progressive regional hub
(Community ~ 10/25/06)
The town, formerly known as the Twin City communities of Marble Hill and Lutesville, lies on both sides of scenic Crooked Creek, nestled in the rural hills of Bollinger County. The town serves as the county seat and is the home of the Missouri Dinosaur. The story of the discovery of the dinosaur, now known as Hypsibema Missouriense, is revealed through displays and exhibits at the Bollinger County Museum of Natural History located at 104 Mayfield Drive in Marble Hill...
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- Commerce (Community ~ 10/25/06)
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Gordonville
(Community ~ 10/25/06)
Gordonville is west of Cape Girardeau at the intersection of routes K and Z and Highway 25. There are nine businesses there and much farming, and the population is 450. There are about 125 families in the town...
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Ste. Genevieve: Missouri's oldest town
(Community ~ 10/25/06)
Ste. Genevieve's newest trade is tourism and the town is the home to a large variety of antique and specialty shops. A number of bed and breakfasts and hotels provide exceptional lodging for those planning an extended stay. Many of these establishments are located in the National Historic Landmark District. There are many exceptional restaurants in Ste. Genevieve with choices ranging from fine dining to lighter fare...
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Oran
(Local News ~ 10/25/06)
n County: Scott n Population: 1,260 n Founded: 1869 n Located: 39 miles southeast of Cape Girardeau on Highway 77 n Zip code: 63771 n Elementary school: Located at 310 Church St. n High school: Located 310 Church St. n City Hall: Located at 118 Mountain St...
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Altenburg
(Local News ~ 10/25/06)
n County: Perry n Population: 309 n Founded in: 1839 n Located: 16 miles north of Cape Girardeau n ZIP Code: 63732 n Elementary School: 824-5857 n City Hall Phone Number: 573-824-5761 n Mayor: Thomas Meyr n Aldermen: Mike Hughey, Russ Miessner, James Schlimpert, Mike Engert...
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Leopold
(Local News ~ 10/25/06)
n County: Bollinger n Population: 200 n Status: Unincorprated village n Founded: 1894 n Located: 30 miles west of Cape Girardeau on County Road 408 n Zip code: 63760 n Elementary school: Located at 100 Main St. n High school: Located at 100 Main St...
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Delta
(Local News ~ 10/25/06)
n County: Cape Girardeau n Population: 536 n Founded in: 1894 as Delray, name changed to Delta in 1914 n Located: 12 miles west of Cape Girardeau on Highway 25 n Zip code: 63744 n Elementary school: Located at 3666 Highway N n High school: Located at 324 Liberty St...
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The housing market: homes, apartments and townhouses
(Community ~ 10/25/06)
Vigorous is an appropriate word to describe the housing market in the Cape Girardeau, Jackson and Scott City area. Many subdivisions are being built and more are in the planning phase. Of course, houses, apartments and townhouses are also being built throughout the area...
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Wineries abundant in the region
(Community ~ 10/25/06)
River Ridge Winery in Commerce has expanded over the years. There is a pavilion where visitors and drink wine and dine in the shade, and there's a two-tiered patio with a fire pit. In the Fermentation Room Cafe, people can see how they make wine while they enjoy a lunch at the winery...
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Area Web Sites
(Community ~ 10/25/06)
Want to know what's going on around town? Need a doctor? Or a new job? How about taking a gourmet cooking class or learning to speak Spanish? Answers to these questions and many more can be found at several local and area Web sites. News, information and more...
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Other medical facilities
(Community ~ 10/25/06)
Perry County Memorial Hospital; Missouri Delta Medical Center; Doctors' Park; Cross Trails Medical Center...
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