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Cape landlords hope to work with city on inspection program
(Local News ~ 12/11/11)
Some local landlords are coming together to support each other as the city of Cape Girardeau considers implementing a rental inspection program. The Cape Area Landlord Association, which already has more than 50 members, hopes to work with the city, not against it, said its president, Jason Coalter...
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Crash near Jackson city limits kills two
(Local News ~ 12/11/11)
Two people are dead after a crash near the Jackson city limits Saturday. Cape Girardeau County Coroner John Clifton said one person died at the scene and the other died after being transported to a hospital. The one-car crash happened on Highway 72...
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Blanchard students start classes at Lynwood Baptist
(Local News ~ 12/11/11)
Blanchard Elementary students who returned to classes Friday morning at Lynwood Baptist Church after a fire Tuesday night closed down the school for several days were met with a special greeting.
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Free portraits given to needy in Cape area
(Local News ~ 12/11/11)
When Cheri Foster of Cape Girardeau first heard of a free photography event called Help-Portrait, she was excited at having a family portrait taken for the first time in years at no cost to her. When she and her family arrived at the Help-Portrait event Saturday morning, she realized that there was going to be more to the experience than a free 8-by-10-inch photo.
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Garden Club Council holds holiday flower show at Cape library
(Local News ~ 12/11/11)
"A Winter's Hush" came to the Cape Girardeau Public Library this weekend. Organized by the Cape Girardeau Council of Garden Clubs, the holiday flower show took several months to plan. "This is a standard show as opposed to a small show," said Duane Foster, general chairman of the show. "Because of the number of designs and level of classifications, number of sections and classes within the sections, it took about six months from planning stage to actual opening day."...
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Jackson man charged with second-degree murder in Cape stabbing
(Local News ~ 12/11/11)
In what witnesses describe as a bar fight turned bloody, a Jackson man is facing charges of second-degree murder for allegedly fatally stabbing a father of three Friday outside a Cape Girardeau bar.
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SEMO students from abroad face challenges of navigating American culture
(Local News ~ 12/11/11)
When they come to Cape Girardeau, their primary objective is to get an education. For many of the 700-plus international students who are living in Cape Girardeau, the schooling is the easy part. Not knowing how to navigate the culture can put students in difficult positions once they arrive here, and it's much the same story across the country...
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Southeast Missouri State men's basketball team's rally vs. Missouri-Kansas City falls short
(College Sports ~ 12/11/11)
The Southeast Missouri State men's basketball team lost to Missouri-Kansas City 74-69 on Saturday.
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Goldwing Road Riders Assoc. Adds Christmas Cheer
(Submitted Story ~ 12/11/11)
Fifty two participants of the Goldwing Road Riders Association (GWRRA), Missouri Chapter I gathered on Saturday, December 10, 2011 to fill thirty six large boxes with hams, fresh fruits and vegetables, pantry staples, boxed and canned foods and vegetables, candy, paper goods and toiletries. Once the boxes were filled, chapter participants delivered three overflowing boxes to twelve families...
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Judicial panel draws new map for Missouri Senate
(State News ~ 12/11/11)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A special panel of judges has revised its new boundaries for the Missouri Senate after concerns were raised about a proposed map the panel released last week. Critics say redrawn districts in the earlier map improperly split up certain counties. The Missouri Constitution says district lines shall not cross a county except when necessary to add people to a nearby district...
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Missouri unemployment rate falls, but state loses jobs
(State News ~ 12/11/11)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri lost 3,300 jobs in November but the state's jobless rate still dropped. The Department of Economic Development reported Friday evening that the state's unemployment rate dropped three-tenths of a point to 8.2 percent last month...
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Missouri senator seeks delay in post office cuts
(State News ~ 12/11/11)
In her ongoing fight to prevent the closure of some 3,700 post offices nationwide, Sen. Claire McCaskill joined other members of Congress on Friday in asking for a six-month moratorium on any postal facility closures while Congress attempts to implement cost-saving procedures...
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Key phase of Clearwater Dam project finished
(Local News ~ 12/11/11)
CLEARWATER LAKE, Mo. -- With the completion last week of a major portion of a nearly $248 million rehabilitation, Clearwater Dam is on schedule to be the first dam project completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the nation to receive a top safety rating...
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River Heritage Quilt Guild completes 1,000 dresses
(Community ~ 12/11/11)
President Vickie Howard started her presidential year with a challenge for the River Heritage Quilt Guild to make 200 little dresses for African girls by Sept. 30. The group had not only completed 1,000 dresses by Sept. 30, but also made 100 britches for boys and 200 necklaces. All the materials were donated by friends, family and guild members...
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'Tis the season for cookies
(Community ~ 12/11/11)
The winner of the 2011 Season's Best holiday cookie contest, Jodi Thompson of Jackson, said her Brownie Rubble is so good that it should be against the law. "They are so sinful," Thompson said. Readers were invited to submit recipes for holiday cookies and bars until Nov. 30. Then 10 semifinalists were chosen to compete in the contest, which took place Dec. 5. However, only eight of the 10 contestants submitted their cookies for judging...
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Scherer - Morris
(Wedding ~ 12/11/11)
Diane Marie Scherer and Ronald Dale Morris exchanged vows Oct. 22, 2011, at the VFW Post Home in Cape Girardeau. Judge Frank Marshall performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Olevia "Libby" Scherer of Benton, Mo., and the late Raymond Scherer. The groom is the son of Margie Morris of Gatewood, Mo., and the late Lloyd Morris...
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Horrell - Langston
(Wedding ~ 12/11/11)
Kyla Mary Felicity Horrell and Kent David Langston were united in marriage Sept. 10, 2011, at St. John's Catholic Church in Leopold, Mo. The Rev. William W. Hennecke performed the ceremony. Lector was Cindy Jason, godmother of the bride. Organist was Kelly Irvin and soloists were Katelyn Brotherton and Ben Seiler...
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Nenninger - Conn
(Engagement ~ 12/11/11)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Francis E. and Peggy A. Nenninger of Marble Hill announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Nicole Nenninger, to Randy K. Conn II. He is the son of Randy K. and Teresa G. Conn of Morley, Mo. Nenninger is a 2005 graduate of Leopold High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2010. She is a teacher and head volleyball coach with Bell City School District...
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Vetter - Nuelle
(Engagement ~ 12/11/11)
BENTON, Mo. -- Michael and Ruth Vetter of Benton announce the engagement of their daughter, Dr. Julia Ann Vetter, to Dr. Clayton William Nuelle. He is the son of David and Lori Nuelle of Columbia, Mo. Vetter is a 2003 graduate of Thomas W. Kelly High School. ...
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Eddleman - 60 Years
(Anniversary ~ 12/11/11)
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Eddleman of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a dinner Nov. 16, 2011, at Rosebed Inn. Hosts were their children. Eddleman and Glenda Rose Deevers were married Nov. 16, 1951, at Centenary United Methodist Church by the Rev. R.C. Holliday. Their attendants were Elaine Smith Brame and the late Marvin Hoffman...
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Darby - 50 Years
(Anniversary ~ 12/11/11)
Mr. and Mrs. Don Darby of Jackson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a surprise luncheon Nov. 13, 2011, held at the Waters Edge in Gordonville. Hosts were their children. Darby and Wanda Jerls were married Nov. 11, 1961, at the Methodist Church in Essex, Mo., by the Rev. Dale Pollack. Their attendants were Donna Kay Baker and Dave Guard...
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Childers - Magana
(Wedding ~ 12/11/11)
Aimee Elizabeth Childers and Kendall Edward Magana were married June 24, 2011, at Cape Bible Chapel. Dan Greene and Mark Anderson performed the ceremony. Scriptures were read by Amy Smothers of Lake St. Louis, Mo. Music was by Lindsey Greene of St. Louis, Pie Boaze and Amber Walker of Memphis, Tenn...
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Cookie contest contestant recipes
(Community ~ 12/11/11)
Carol Bierschwal Tell us about your cookie: Hearty oats and shredded coconut provide a chewy texture while the pecans add crunch. These are a favorite of mine. Recipe: 3 cups old fashioned oats 1 cup shredded coconut 2 2/3 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt...
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Fence becomes embedded in tree
(Column ~ 12/11/11)
This image shows what happens when fence wires are stapled to a living tree. The wires are not lifted upward as the tree grows. A tree grows upward by extending the ends of its limbs ever farther. The existing trunk and limbs get larger by slowly putting on new growth just beneath the tree's bark. The bark itself has an outer component that we can see and an inner component that is alive and continually growing...
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Your Generosity
(Community ~ 12/11/11)
Southeast Missouri Food Bank announced it received a $2,500 donation from Coad Toyota, and an additional contribution of $2,500 from Toyota Motor Sales, USA Inc. Southeast Missouri Food Bank promotes food recovery, acquires and distributes food and household products, and provides community leadership and education on issues of hunger and poverty in an effort to alleviate hunger in the region. The Toyota Dealer Match Program enables dealer contributions to make a greater impact on the community...
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Book aims to help kids with loss of a pet
(Community ~ 12/11/11)
PORTLAND, Maine -- First there was Marley, the rambunctious Labrador retriever whose death brought readers to tears in John Grogan's "Marley and Me." Now there's Sammy, a mixed-breed hound who's the subject of another tear-jerker, a children's book, "Sammy in the Sky."...
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Vet visits pricey for many pet owners
(Community ~ 12/11/11)
LOS ANGELES -- Vet visits cost pet owners an average of $505 last year, according to a new AP-Petside.com poll, with those whose pets faced serious illness spending more than $1,000 on average. Eight in 10 pet owners took their animal companion to a veterinarian in the past 12 months. And cost was an obstacle for a third of those who did not visit the vet...
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FCA students focus on serving others
(Community ~ 12/11/11)
High school athletes are used to hard work. Countless hours are spent training, practicing and competing. These efforts can lead to great success, media attention and possibly a college scholarship. But for the student athletes in the Cape Girardeau Central High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes, there's more to life than sports...
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Speak Out 12/11/11
(Speak Out ~ 12/11/11)
I must say that the Jackson Christmas parade was another big success this year, and I believe it's bigger and better than it ever was. And this was only my second time that I was actually in the parade. I didn't realize there were so many people in Jackson and all the welcoming and smiling faces. I thank you, you made my day. Merry Christmas...
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Prayer 12/11/11
(Prayer ~ 12/11/11)
You, O Lord Jesus, are the resurrection and the life and we praise your name. Amen.
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Club news 12/11/11
(Community News ~ 12/11/11)
The John Guild Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution sponsored the Junior American Citizens contest at Delta Elementary School. Participants competed in the creative expression category, which included poems and shorts stories. All entries has the theme "preserving America's past."...
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Adopt Columbus
(Community ~ 12/11/11)
Columbus is a friendly and playful seven-month-old kitten. He has a good purr and loves attention.
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Adopt Haley
(Community ~ 12/11/11)
Haley is 1 yr old. She is incredibly sweet! Haley is available for adoption at The Humane Society 334-5837.
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School menus Dec. 12 to 16
(Menus ~ 12/11/11)
Cape Girardeau Elementary MONDAY--Chicken nuggets or turkey & cheese on bun, au gratin potatoes, peaches. TUESDAY--Chicken quesadilla or ham & cheese on bun, corn, apple sections. WEDNESDAY--Toasted cheese sandwich & mixed greens garden salad or turkey & cheese on bun, fresh veggies, pears...
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FYI 12/11/11
(Community ~ 12/11/11)
The Men's Club of St. Joseph Church in Apple Creek, Mo., 10 miles south of Perryville, Mo., on Route F, is hosting a breakfast and bake sale from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. today. Admission for adults is $7, children 5 to 12 $3 and children 5 and younger free...
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Waiting is one of the hardest things to do
(Column ~ 12/11/11)
"I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope. My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning -- more than watchmen wait for the morning." -- Psalm 130:5-6 I wonder how watchmen wait for the morning?...
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Pet of the Week 12/11/11
(Community ~ 12/11/11)
Owner: Chris and Brandy Schaefer Name: Maggie Activity: Lounging around in Christmas getup.
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Massive protests in Russia end with hint of change
(International News ~ 12/11/11)
MOSCOW -- Tens of thousands of people held the largest anti-government protests that post-Soviet Russia has ever seen on Saturday to criticize electoral fraud and demand an end to Vladimir Putin's rule. Police showed restraint and state-controlled TV gave the nationwide demonstrations unexpected airtime, but there is no indication the opposition is strong enough to push for real change from the prime minister or his ruling party...
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Three women accept Nobel Peace Prize in ceremony
(International News ~ 12/11/11)
By BJOERN H. AMLAND and LOUISE NORDSTROM The Associated Press OSLO, Norway -- Three women who fought injustice, dictatorship and sexual violence in Liberia and Yemen accepted the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize on Saturday, calling on repressed women worldwide to rise up against male supremacy...
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Pakistan Taliban leader confirms peace talks
(International News ~ 12/11/11)
PESHAWAR, Pakistan -- The deputy chief of the Pakistani Taliban announced Saturday that the militant group was in peace talks with the government and an agreement to end its four-year insurgency was within striking distance. The statement by Malvi Faqir Mohammad, which appeared timed to exploit tensions between the Pakistan army and the U.S., will likely stoke further concerns in Washington over Pakistan's reliability as a long-term partner in the fight against extremists...
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Norma Blattner
(Obituary ~ 12/11/11)
Norma Philamine Louise Kies Blattner, 86, of Cape Girardeau died with grace and peace Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, in her home in the presence of her five children. She was born July 5, 1925, at Cape Girardeau to William J. and Elsie Heyde Kies. She and Louis C. "Bud" Blattner Jr. were married Oct. 22, 1944...
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Jerry Conrad
(Obituary ~ 12/11/11)
Jerry Delancy "Buddy" Conrad, 25, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, at Saint Francis Medical Center. He was born May 27, 1986, at Cape Girardeau to Scott D. and Lisa R. Randol Conrad. He graduated from Cape Girardeau Central High School in 2004...
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Elwood Ulrich
(Obituary ~ 12/11/11)
BOURBON, Mo. -- Elwood Ulrich, 80, formerly of Whitewater, passed away Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, at his home in Bourbon. He was born July 31, 1931, at Whitewater, son of the late Walter and Mary Biri Ulrich. He and Rosa Mae Hale were married Oct. 24, 1953, in Morley, Mo. She passed away Sept. 23, 2009...
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Darrell Husk
(Obituary ~ 12/11/11)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. -- Darrell Glen Husk, age 56 years, 10 months and 16 days, a resident of Cape Girardeau, passed away at 10:56 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, in the Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau. Born Jan. 23, 1955, at Wyatt, Mo., to the late Donald Richard and Martha Sue Childers Husk, Darrell lived in Cape Girardeau for the past 15 years. He was a maintenance worker before he was disabled...
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Out of the past 12/11/11
(Out of the Past ~ 12/11/11)
Members of the Cape Girardeau City Council and Jackson Board of Aldermen appear to be generally favorable toward the idea of constructing a 1,250-acre recreational lake in the county and would likely agree to participate in funding for a detailed feasibility study of the project...
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Charles Bourland
(Obituary ~ 12/11/11)
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Charles D. Bourland, 78, of Joplin, formerly of Anna, Ill., died Dec. 9, 2011, at Freeman East Hospital in Joplin. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. ...
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William Brooks
(Obituary ~ 12/11/11)
ST. MARY, Mo. -- William Dennis "Bo" Brooks, 59, of St. Mary died Dec. 9, 2011, at John Cochran VA Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born Feb. 1, 1952, at St. Louis to William H. Brooks and Ruth Braden Brooks. Bo was an Army veteran. He was disabled...
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46 arrested as police evict Occupy Boston protesters
(National News ~ 12/11/11)
BOSTON -- Police officers swept through Dewey Square early Saturday, tearing down tents at the Occupy Boston encampment and arresting dozens of protesters, bringing a peaceful end to the 10-week demonstration. Officers began moving into the encampment at about 5 a.m. to "ensure compliance with the trespassing law," police spokeswoman Elaine Driscoll said...
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New Jersey widow exposes mishandling of troop remains
(National News ~ 12/11/11)
FRENCHTOWN, N.J. -- It took Gari-Lynn Smith more than four years to learn what happened to the final remains of her husband, an Army sergeant killed in Iraq. The New Jersey widow never thought that knowing would be worse than not, or that her search would lead to the bottom of a landfill...
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Ruby Rodewald
(Obituary ~ 12/11/11)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Ruby R. Rodewald, 78, of Perryville died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, at Independence Care Center of Perry County in Perryville. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville. The funeral will follow at the church, with the Rev. Thomas Handrick officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery...
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Lorine Schuessler
(Obituary ~ 12/11/11)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Lorine L. Rauss Schuessler, 89, of Perryville died Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, at her residence. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Young and Sons funeral home in Perryville. The funeral will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home...
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Births 12/11/11
(Births ~ 12/11/11)
Daughter to Christos Allen Johnson and Anna Marie Tsikhlakis of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, 6:49 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. Name, Joanna Theodora. Weight, 8 pounds, 1 ounce. Tsikhlakis is the daughter of Jim and Jackye Tsikhlakis of Jackson. Johnson is the son of Maurice and Antiope Johnson of Manassas, Va...
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Steven Parker
(Obituary ~ 12/11/11)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Steven A. Parker II, 31, of Perryville died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, at his home in Perryville.
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Chandrakant Vaidya
(Obituary ~ 12/11/11)
CAIRO, Ill. — Dr. Chandrakant Vaidya, 87, of Cairo died Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, at his home. A Hindu funeral ceremony will be at 11 a.m. Sunday at Barkett Funeral Home in Cairo. Cremation will follow.
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Troy Carmona
(Obituary ~ 12/11/11)
Troy Mychal Carmona, 22, of Jackson passed away Monday, Dec. 5, 2011. Troy was born Sept. 1, 1989, in Cape Girardeau to Jody A. Jones and Leslie A. Carmona.
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Gertrude Vandeven
(Obituary ~ 12/11/11)
Marble Hill, Mo. -- Gertrude "Gertie" C. Vandeven, age 88, of Leopold, Mo., passed away Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011 at her residence. She was born Feb. 15, 1923, at Leopold, daughter of Gerhard L. and Anna Debrock Jansen. On Sept. 20, 1945, she and Victor George Vandeven where united in marriage at St. John's Catholic Church at Leopold. He passed away on Dec. 5, 2007...
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George Purtle
(Obituary ~ 12/11/11)
ANNA, Ill. -- George "Alan" Purtle, 59, of Topeka, Kan., formerly of Anna, died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, at Stormont Vail Regional Medical Center.
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John Poe
(Obituary ~ 12/11/11)
John William Poe II, 51, of Jackson died Thursday Dec. 8, 2011, at St. John's Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. Arrangements are incomplete at Cracraft-Miller Funeral Home in Jackson.
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Cape Girardeau fire report 12/11/11
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/11/11)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Thursday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 12/11/11
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/11/11)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests...
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Jackson police and fire reports 12/11/11
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/11/11)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items: Theft Firefighters responded to the following calls Friday:...
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Contract let for asphalt resurfacing area roads
(Local News ~ 12/11/11)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded a contract for asphalt resurfacing in Bollinger, Mississippi, New Madrid, Scott and Stoddard counties during its regular meeting Dec. 7. The $2,534,726 contract was awarded to Pace Construction Company LLC of St. Louis.
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Commission awards contract for I-55 striping
(Local News ~ 12/11/11)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has awarded a contract for striping Interstate 55 in Southeast Missouri. The $397,990 contract went to Park-Mark Inc. of St. Louis and includes striping nearly 60 miles of highway.
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Christmas and accepting God's help
(Column ~ 12/11/11)
The Beatles once had a song called "Help!" Not a single person reading this column fails to understand what help is. That's because each of us has been helped, at one time or another, in one way or another, by someone else. At Christmastime, we make our annual declaration that God helped us by sending Jesus to earth -- to share our common lot, to teach, heal and perform miracles and to do the work for which God glorified Him -- death on a cross and resurrection from the grave. ...
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Awards 12/11/11
(Community ~ 12/11/11)
Technology specialist Kris Oliveira and public relations coordinator Steve Robertson were recognized for their awards of commendation from Missouri School Public Relations Association at the November meeting of the Cape Girardeau School Board. Robertson also received an award of commendation from MOSPRA for the district's Faces of Success brochure...
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Elliott blanks Sharks in Blues' 1-0 victory
(Professional Sports ~ 12/11/11)
ST. LOUIS -- Brian Elliott made 24 saves for his fourth shutout of the season, and Kevin Shattenkirk scored in the St. Louis Blues' 1-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night. The Blues have won seven of the last nine games to improve to 11-2-3 since Ken Hitchcock took over as coach following the firing of Davis Payne. St. Louis has points in 14 of the last 16 games...
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Bradford practices, status still uncertain for Monday's Rams game
(Professional Sports ~ 12/11/11)
Kellen Clemens is preparing to start at QB if he's needed
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Denmon, Missouri men's basketball team shoots down Navy
(College Sports ~ 12/11/11)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- No. 10 Missouri needed a different strategy to counter Navy on Saturday after the Tigers dispatced their first eight opponents with hot shooting and quickness. Missouri coach Frank Haith said earlier in the week that his team would need to exhibit patience against the Midshipmen, who play at a slower tempo and are more physical in the paint...
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Western Michigan rolls past Southeast Missouri State women's basketball team 67-34
(College Sports ~ 12/11/11)
The Southeast Missouri State women's basketball team fell at Western Michigan 67-34 on Saturday.
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High school roundup: Chaffee boys basketball team downs Woodland 47-44 behind 20 points from Crowe
(High School Sports ~ 12/11/11)
All the scores from Friday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.
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Jackson boys basketball team rallies for overtime victory at SEMO Conference tournament
(High School Sports ~ 12/11/11)
The Jackson boys basketball team defeat New Madrid County Central 67-63 in the SEMO Conference consolation title game Friday.
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Oak Ridge boys basketball team's new offense clips Saxony Lutheran
(High School Sports ~ 12/11/11)
The Oak Ridge boys basketball team defeated Saxony Lutheran 71-59 on Friday.
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High school roundup: Jackson wrestlers capture title
(High School Sports ~ 12/11/11)
All the scores from Saturday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.
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Southeast Missouri State inducts Athletic Hall of Fame class
(College Sports ~ 12/11/11)
The wide grins and big smiles said it all for those comprising Southeast Missouri State's 2011 Athletic Hall of Fame class. They expressed great pride and honor that the university they still hold in high regard deemed them fit for induction into the exclusive club...
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Sikeston's pressure wears down Delta in Lady Devils Invitational girls basketball tournament title game
(High School Sports ~ 12/11/11)
The Delta girls basketball team fell to Sikeston 70-39 in the title game of the Lady Devils Invitational.
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Notre Dame outlasts Central for third place at SEMO Conference boys basketball tourney
(High School Sports ~ 12/11/11)
The Notre Dame boys basketball team defeated Central 52-44 to capture third place at the SEMO Conference tournament Friday.
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Historic buildings
(Editorial ~ 12/11/11)
Changes are coming for two buildings in Cape Girardeau listed -- by district or individually -- on the National Register of Historic Places. This week the demolition of a building at 501 Broadway, purchased this year by Trinity Lutheran Church, began. The 105-year-old building was the former home for an auto-parts store, a mercantile company, SEMO Video and other businesses...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 12/11/11)
Today is Sunday, Dec. 11, the 345th day of 2011. There are 20 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 11, 1936, Britain's King Edward VIII abdicated the throne so he could marry American divorcee Wallis Warfield Simpson; his brother, Prince Albert, became King George VI...
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'Tis the season for cookies: Winners of the Southeast Missourian's cookie contest
(Community ~ 12/11/11)
The winner of the 2011 Season's Best holiday cookie contest, Jodi Thompson of Jackson, said her Brownie Rubble is so good that it should be against the law. "They are so sinful," Thompson said. Readers were invited to submit recipes for holiday cookies and bars until Nov. 30. Then 10 semifinalists were chosen to compete in the contest, which took place Dec. 5. However, only eight of the 10 contestants submitted their cookies for judging...
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