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Dexter Board of Aldermen welcomes three new faces
(Local News ~ 05/03/04)
The Dexter Board of Aldermen will undergo a significant change tomorrow night when three new members out of the total six person board are sworn in for the new term of office. Jerry Corder will be representing Ward I after his defeat of incumbent Larry Warren and four other candidates in last month's municipal election. It will be his first time serving on the board...
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Board changes mean a loss of experienced city leaders
(Local News ~ 05/03/04)
Dexter will be losing a lot of experience on the Board of Aldermen when three seats change hands tomorrow. Ward II Alderman Mark Snider will be retiring from the board after serving two terms, the same number of terms served by Ward II Alderman Larry Warren, who will also be handing over his post after his defeat in last month's election...
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Bill would give counties more power
(Local News ~ 05/03/04)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Missouri's smaller counties are a step closer to winning what their larger counterparts were granted last year, the power to enact local ordinances. The Missouri Association of Counties and other groups that represent the interests of county governments in the Capitol have lobbied for giving expanded powers to the state's 89 third-class counties. ...
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Whittemore trial moves forward
(Local News ~ 05/03/04)
Melissa Elkins was visibly emotional while recounting the events leading to the death of her son Jacob Whittemore at the preliminary trial of Jeremy Whittemore, Jacob's father. Whittemore, 23, of Dexter, is being charged with second degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the death. At one point during her testimony, Elkins required a short recess to gather herself before proceeding...
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MAY CALENDAR GIRL
(Local News ~ 05/03/04)
Spring has officially arrived, and the flowers and trees have been in full bloom, displaying their springtime glory. Calendar Girl Lydia Lancaster is ready for spring activities and for all the end-of-school flurry of activities. Lydia is a freshman at Dexter High School, and is the Daily Statesman's Calendar Girl for May. ...
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Georgia Birchfield
(Obituary ~ 05/03/04)
Georgia Birchfield died on May 1, 2004 at her residence in Dexter at the age of 88. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter.
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Erma Bockhold
(Obituary ~ 05/03/04)
Erma Bockhold, daughter of the late Joseph Guethle and Pauline Melcher Guethle was born on June 20, 1913 at Ste. Genevieve and departed this life in the Cypress Point Healthcare at Dexter on April 30, 2004 at the age of 90. Mrs. Bockhold was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dexter, a member of the Sacred Heart Ladies Sodality, a homemaker and resident of Dexter...
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W. Max Bollinger
(Obituary ~ 05/03/04)
W. Max Bollinger, 86, of Bell City, was born Sept. 29, 1917, at Bell City, the son of the late Walter and Zella Proffer Bollinger, and died Thursday, April 29, 2004, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was the owner of The Bell City Store for 58 years. He was a member of the Bell City United Methodist Church and Bell City Lakeville Masonic Lodge. He was a charter member of the Bell City Rotary Club for 54 years with perfect attendance. He was also the former alderman and mayor...
- State Music Contest (Features ~ 05/03/04)
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Big day finally arrives
(Column ~ 05/03/04)
There are grand-birds at the Sullivan house. On the house, actually. Madame P. Finch was a proud mama more than a week ago when her four eggs hatched in the tidy nest of evergreen twigs in the front-door wreath. We nervously waited eight more days for Miz Wren's brood to come popping out of the eggs in her nest with a roof in the backdoor wreath. Finally, the baby wrens arrived with well-developed vocal cords -- or whatever it is birds use to make sounds...
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'Cats compete in Bluff Invitational
(High School Sports ~ 05/03/04)
POPLAR BLUFF - As if one event wasn't enough for the Lady Bearcat freshman phenom, Ashley Baugus had to go and break the 1600m record at Friday's Poplar Bluff Invitational. Baugus shaved three seconds off the record, running the mile in 5:46.71 to knock Sara Parmenter's 1992 time of 5:49 out of the record books...
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Dexter High School Jazz Band
(Features ~ 05/03/04)
Four members of the Dexter High School Jazz Band earned a outstanding musician award for their solos at the North County Jazz Festival. They are (from left) James Eldreth, sophomore trumpet player; Candice Summers, junior alto saxophonist; Andrea Riddle, senior baritone saxophonist; and Ryan Humphrey, sophomore percussionist. Not pictured is Tyler Montgomery, who received an outstanding musician award for the Middle School Jazz Band...
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Board undergoes changes
(Local News ~ 05/04/04)
Change was the dominant item on the agenda at Monday's meeting of the Dexter Board of Aldermen, as longtime City Clerk Joann Steinbrueck officially retired from her position and three new aldermen were welcomed to the board. Throughout the meeting, city officials, heads of city committees and aldermen took time in their regular reports to thank Steinbrueck for her 18 years of service to the city of Dexter, complimenting her on her demeanor and competence...
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Talent to speak at SEMO graduation
(Local News ~ 05/04/04)
CAPE GIRARDEAU - A record 1,119 students will graduate from Southeast Missouri State University on May 15 at a commencement ceremony where U.S. Sen. Jim Talent will be the featured speaker. The ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. at the Show Me Center. Participating in the ceremony will be 969 undergraduate and 150 graduate students...
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Bernie leagues needing additional space for games
(Local News ~ 05/04/04)
BERNIE - New Bernie Youth League Commissioner Brian Jennings went before the Bernie Board of Alderman Monday Night to request the city's assistance in building four new baseball fields near the city park. Jennings said the youth baseball program is quickly outgrowing the present facilities...
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Lady Mules on a big roll
(High School Sports ~ 05/04/04)
The Bernie Lady Mules took some time to score, but when they did the offense was often and just enough to beat Leopold, 10-9, Monday afternoon in high school softball. "This was by far our most exciting game," said Bernie head coach Jeff Rodgers. "Jenny Stone didn't have her best stuff today, but she battled and got the win."...
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DHS golf team does it again
(High School Sports ~ 05/04/04)
FARMINGTON - Dax Demaree fired a 3-over-par round of 75 to lead the Dexter Bearcats to a second-straight Class 3, District 1 golf title, this time at Eagle Lake Golf Club in Farmington Monday afternoon. Demaree, a junior, birdied his last two holes of the day to post his round of 75 and finish with the low round of the tournament and earn district medalist honors. Only two other Bearcats have ever earned district medallist honors, according to Dexter coach Eric Sitze...
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Dreams do come true
(Local News ~ 05/04/04)
New regional Girl Scout center becomes a reality at grand opening
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James Walker
(Obituary ~ 05/04/04)
James Walker, a resident of Bloomfield, died on Tuesday, May 4, 2004, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield.
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Duane R. Huston
(Obituary ~ 05/04/04)
Duane Huston, son of the late Robert Huston and Shirley Shephard Huston, was born on Feb. 20, 1959, at Rock Island, Ill., and died at the Missouri Southern Healthcare in Dexter on Monday, May 3, 2004, at the age of 45. Mr. Huston was a former police officer with the Lilbourn Police Department, a former truck driver for Gibbs Transportation in Bloomfield, a member of the A.R.K. of Hope Church in Dexter, and a volunteer fireman with the Bloomfield Fire Department...
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Charles Lee Wilcox
(Obituary ~ 05/04/04)
Charles Lee Wilcox, 43, of Qulin, was born July 2, 1960, at Jacksonville, Ill., the son of Norma Evans Lucas and the late Holland Wilcox, and died Friday, April 30, 2004, at his home. He was a member of Oglesville General Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother, Norma Lucas of Wappapello; one son, Charles Wilcox, II, of Qulin; one daughter, Danielle Wilcox of St. ...
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Georgia Birchfield
(Obituary ~ 05/04/04)
Georgia Hester Birchfield, daughter of the late Luther Monroe Taylor and Florence Alnora Chase Taylor, was born July 9, 1915, near Essex and died at her residence in Dexter on Saturday, May 1, 2004, at the age of 88. Mrs. Birchfield attended the Cane Creek Christian Church, was a member of the Golden Age Quilting Club, a member of the Dexter Heritage House Association, a homemaker and resident of Dexter...
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Car Accident
(Local News ~ 05/04/04)
Dexter Police Officer Dan Gentles directed traffic Monday evening following a head-on collision on Highway 25 at Highway 60. The accident occurred when a 1999 Dodge, driven by Nowatta Wagoner, 59, of Bloomfield was attempting to access Highway 60 and drove into the path of a 1999 Chevrolet, driven by Paul Garner, 64, of Dexter. ...
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Celebrating those who teach
(Column ~ 05/04/04)
Have you ever read the book "A Wrinkle in Time"? I can still remember being captivated by the book - and I read it in the deep, dark ages when I was in fourth grade. It is a wonderful story, written by Madeleine L'Engle, and has had more than 50 hardcover printings since it was first published in 1962...
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Dad takes the wheel in the family taxi
(Column ~ 05/04/04)
Sooner or later every parent becomes an unpaid chauffeur. Our 12-year-old daughter, Becca, is at that age where she and her friends need a ride to the cinema. At that age, kids don't want their parents to shepherd them into the movie theater. They just want money and a car ride...
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WORKING IT OLD SCHOOL
(Features ~ 05/04/04)
Dorothy Lewis accepts a plaque for being recognized as one of 2004's Outstanding Older Workers. Presenting the award is Bob Mott, field operations coordinator for Experience Works. Lewis is employed by ArvinMeritor.
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DHS goes 1-1 in tournament
(High School Sports ~ 05/04/04)
CAPE GIRARDEAU - Lance Rhodes threw a four-hitter as the state-ranked Sikeston Bulldogs defeated the Dexter Bearcats 6-2 in the semifinals of the SEMO Conference Baseball Tournament at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau Monday afternoon. Dexter, the tournament's number four seed, had earned a shot at the top-seeded Bulldogs with a 1-0 win over the Poplar Bluff Mules earlier in the day...
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Lady Hornets hammer Lady 'Cats, 12-1
(High School Sports ~ 05/04/04)
Advance's Lady Hornets proved once again why they are the top team in Stoddard County with a second dismantling of the Dexter Lady Bearcats in a week. Just as they did in the finals of the SCAA softball tournament, the Lady Hornets used a high-scoring first inning to get up on the Lady Bearcats...
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Demaree and the Bearcats get the job done; win district title
(High School Sports ~ 05/04/04)
Dexter's Dax Demaree watches with apprehension (left photo) as his putt rolls towards the hole, then shows the dejection of a near miss (middle and right photo) during Class 3, District 1 Tournament play Monday afternoon at Eagle Lake Golf Club in Farmington. ...
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Record school funding by state called lacking
(Local News ~ 05/05/04)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- While Missouri's public school systems will receive a record-high level of state financial aid during the upcoming fiscal year, some lawmakers say it isn't enough. The final version of the education budget drafted by negotiators from the Senate and House of Representatives will disperse $2.76 billion among Missouri's 524 school districts for the fiscal year beginning July 1 -- $142.9 million more than budgeted for the current fiscal year...
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New ordinances to help protect local merchants
(Local News ~ 05/05/04)
In a move to protect local business interests, the Dexter Board of Alderman passed two new ordinances with the intention of making Dexter less appealing to traveling merchants. The two ordinances define the terms, "peddler" and "temporary vendor." Peddlers are persons who attempt, "to make personal contact with a resident without prior specific invitation or appointment..."...
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UCAN hosts first golf tournament
(Local News ~ 05/05/04)
The first of what promises to be an annual event will be held Friday, May 21 when the United Cancer Assistance Network of Southeast Missouri, (UCAN) hosts a four-person scramble at Hidden Trails Country Club in Dexter. Proceeds from the event will be used by UCAN to fund the organization's mission of serving area cancer patients and their families. ...
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DHS athletes honored at banquet
(High School Sports ~ 05/05/04)
The Dexter athletic community gathered at Dexter High School on Tuesday night to recognize athletes participating in spring sports. Those in attendance were treated to a meal provided by the Dexter Booster Club before the night's festivities began. Athletes were recognized for participating in track, golf, tennis and softball. In lieu of the attendance of the baseball team, the program was abbreviated...
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Dexter tennis team falls to Sikeston
(High School Sports ~ 05/05/04)
SIKESTON - Dexter High School's boys tennis team dropped an 8-1 match to the Sikeston Bulldogs on the road Tuesday afternoon, according to Dexter coach Leanne Dooley. Senior Ben Smith had the only win for the Bearcats in the varsity-only match between the two district rivals...
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Lady Mules lose crazy game
(High School Sports ~ 05/05/04)
BERNIE - The Bernie Mules ran into a roadblock Tuesday afternoon when they met the Malden Lady Wave in high school softball. A tough, close game went to the Lady Wave, 16-15. "This one really hurts," said Bernie head softball coach Jeff Rodgers. "It came down to whomever wanted it the most would win and Malden played inspired ball. It was a wild, long, crazy game...
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Drama queen
(Local News ~ 05/05/04)
Dexter student selected to participate in statewide program as theater student
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Winnie McCanne
(Obituary ~ 05/05/04)
Wilma "Winnie" McCanne, daughter of the late Robert Bland Kemp and Anna Virginia Dawson Kemp, was born on June 11, 1919 in Calloway County and died in the Missouri Southern Healthcare at Dexter on Tuesday, May 4, 2004, at the age of 84. Mrs. McCanne attended the First Church of the Nazarene in Dexter, was a member of the Dexter Hospital Auxiliary, a volunteer at the Dexter Senior Center, a member of the D.A.V., a member of the Dexter Eagles club #4062, a homemaker and a resident of Dexter...
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James F. Walker
(Obituary ~ 05/05/04)
James F. Walker, son of the late Frank and Mary Ethel Lawrence Walker, was born June 1, 1926, and died on Tuesday, May 4, 2004, at the age of 77. Mr. Walker spent most of his life in the Bloomfield community where he worked as a self-employed barber for approximately 32 years...
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Curtis L. Speer
(Obituary ~ 05/05/04)
Curtis L. Speer, 82, of Paris, Tenn., was born Jan. 8, 1922, in Zalma, the son of the late Willie and Mandy Eaker Speer, and died May 3, 2004, in Paris, Tenn. He had worked as a general supervisor for the Emerson Electric Co. and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in World War II...
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Community Action Month
(Local News ~ 05/05/04)
Dexter Mayor Joe Weber signed a proclamation designating May Community Action Month. Community action services include employment training, family planning, Head Start programs, emergency assistance, housing, outreach and weatherization. Delta Area Economic Opportunity Commission (DAEOC) employees joined Weber at the signing. ...
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Dexter Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year
(Features ~ 05/05/04)
Katrina Kluesner (right), Dexter High School Science teacher, was recently recognized as the Dexter Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year. The Wal-Mart selection is determined by student voting and comments at the store location. Debbie Juden, Wal-Mart Store Manager, is shown here presenting Mrs. Kluesner with a enlargement of the $1000 check to be used by the school. Dexter High School reports that the money will be used to upgrade science department equipment....
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Mary Northern cooks for family and friends
(Features ~ 05/05/04)
Cooking is a labor of love for Dexter resident Mary Northern. Though she lives by herself, she is visited often by her children and grandchildren. The walls of her neat apartment reflect the focus of her life, which is family and faith. "I made two loaves of bread, but the grandchildren just had to have some last night," she confesses. ...
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Bearcats fall to Jackson; finish in fourth place
(High School Sports ~ 05/05/04)
SIKESTON - Dexter's inability to produce the "clutch" hit continued to haunt the Bearcats during a 6-3 loss to the Jackson Indians in the SEMO Conference Tournament's third-place game at Sikeston Tuesday evening. Dexter stranded 12 runners on the bases and that statistic could have been worse if not for a two-out bases-loaded double by Cale Williams in the sixth inning. Williams' only hit of the game cleared the bases and cut Jackson's advantage to 4-3...
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City could get ownership of old armory
(Local News ~ 05/06/04)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri National Guard armories in Bernie, Caruthersville and Dexter could soon be converted into community centers and public meeting halls under legislation the Senate approved on Wednesday. The bill, a version of which the House of Representatives has already passed, would transfer ownership of the armories from the state to the city in which each is located at no cost...
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Whittemore in court; no plea entered in case
(Local News ~ 05/06/04)
The next step has been taken in the case against a Dexter man charged with the death of his infant son. Jeremy Whittemore appeared before Judge Steven Sharp Wednesday for arrainment. However, and his attorney, public defender Catherine Rice, decided not to enter a plea. Instead, a date has been set to file motions. Whittemore's next court date is June 2...
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A capitol performance
(Local News ~ 05/06/04)
Area children's choir prepares for concert in Show-Me State's seat of government
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Bootheel Briefs
(Features ~ 05/06/04)
Youngster, 5, struck by car in Cape CAPE GIRARDEAU -- A 5-year-old boy was injured when the bicycle he was riding was hit by a car. According to Cape Girardeau police, the child, Charles Seabaugh, was riding his bicycle south on Evondale Drive around 5:30 p.m. ...
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Military Notes
(Features ~ 05/06/04)
Hester retires from U.S. Army Ronnie R. Hester Sr., the son of Lee and Edna Hester of Essex, and a 1979 graduate of Richland High School will retire from the United States Army May 31, 2004 after serving over 20 years. He has served stateside in New Jersey, Texas, California and South Carolina. ...
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SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
(Local News ~ 05/06/04)
Dexter High School seniors Amber Whitley and Daniel Smith have been awarded the Arvella Totten Scholarship to attend the college of their choice in the academic year 2004-2005. The scholarship is funded by the Montgomery Foundation, which was set up in memory of the late Randy Montgomery in 1985, and is named after Arvella Totten, a former teacher in Dexter. ...
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Ruby F. Ashcraft
(Obituary ~ 05/06/04)
Ruby F. Ashcraft, 91, of Brownwood, was born July 1, 1912, in Brownwood, the daughter of the late Lyman and Elsie Taylor Pritchett, and died Tuesday, May 4, 2004, at the Advance Nursing Center. She was a homemaker and a member of the Brownwood General Baptist Church and the Missionary Society...
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Bernie City officials
(Local News ~ 05/06/04)
Newly elected and re-elected Bernie City officials were sworn in Monday night by Bernie City Clerk Marla Tilmon. Those taking their oath included (from left) Ward II Alderman Lois Hicks, Municipal Court Judge Norman Swafford, Bernie Mayor Willard Adams, Ward I Alderman Don Treat, City Collector Karla Appleton, and Ward III Alderman Todd Young...
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EVERYONE LOVES ICE CREAM
(Local News ~ 05/06/04)
A group of eighth grade students from Dexter's T.S. Hill Middle School prepare their after-school desserts Wednesday at the annual eighth grade ice cream social in the high school cafeteria.
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Research equals time on hold
(Column ~ 05/06/04)
Monday marked the debut of a column -- "Fact or fiction?" -- on Page 2A welcoming questions of about any kind from Southeast Missourian readers. Feedback is already coming in positive, although I think the interest is more about the concept than the first installment...
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The family taxi
(Local News ~ 05/06/04)
Dad takes the wheel in family taxi Sooner or later every parent becomes an unpaid chauffeur. Our 12-year-old daughter, Becca, is at that age where she and her friends need a ride to the cinema. At that age, kids don't want their parents to shepherd them into the movie theater. They just want money and a car ride...
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Another one-run game for Bernie Lady Mules
(High School Sports ~ 05/06/04)
The Bernie Lady Mules competed in a third straight one-run game Wednesday afternoon in high school softball. This time, the Lady Mules came out on the winning end, defeating the Dexter Lady Bearcats, 8-7. "These last three games have about killed me," said Bernie head coach Jeff Rodgers. "We've played three consecutive games and all of them were one-run games that came down to the last pitch."...
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DHS tennis team wins regular season finale
(High School Sports ~ 05/07/04)
Dexter High School's 6-3 win over Poplar Bluff Thursday afternoon at home marked the third time the Bearcats have defeated the Mules this season. The Bearcats trailed 1-2 after the doubles matches, but rebounded to win five-of-six singles matches to post the team win...
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Vandals shatter windows at site
(Local News ~ 05/07/04)
Construction of the First Commercial Bank at the corner of Catalpa and Market streets was hit with a small delay last night. In this case the delay took the form of large rocks crashing through expensive custom windows. Dexter Police Detective Trevor Pulley said they received a report of damage to the property and upon further investigation, learned there were juveniles involved...
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Gathered in prayer
(Local News ~ 05/07/04)
Community joins nation in marking annual National Day of Prayer
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Delores Williams
(Obituary ~ 05/07/04)
Delores L. Williams died on Thursday, May 6, 2004, after a battle with cancer. Mrs. Williams was born in BeeBee, Ark., but spent the last 14 years of her life in Kingsport, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ahleen Godfrey. She is survived by her husband, Ron Williams; two children, Shelly Moore and Paul Williams; and three grandchildren. ...
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Time on a
(Column ~ 05/07/04)
I have always wanted to write a book. Tried my hand at a couple and even got one past the first editor. But that was a long time ago. Somewhere I still have that book in a box and maybe some day I will resurrect it and see why it didn't sell in the first place...
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Rally comes too late for Lady Bearcats
(High School Sports ~ 05/07/04)
The Dexter Lady Bearcats rallied late, but it was all too late in their final game of the year as they lost the season finale 13-10 to the Senath-Hornersville Lady Lions. "We've lost some games we shouldn't have this year," Dexter head coach Don Goodwin said. "I told the girls that I take full responsibility for this one because I should have made some changes earlier in the first inning."...
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Answering the call
(Features ~ 05/07/04)
Dexter's First Baptist Church gets a new pastor after over a year without one.
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Legislative session heads into final week
(Local News ~ 05/10/04)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- As the legislative process is taught in school, it seems so simple: If most members of both the Senate and House of Representatives vote for a bill and the governor signs it, you've got a new law. The system is much messier in reality, and it is far easier to kill a bill than to pass one...
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Local teams needed for August event
(Local News ~ 05/10/04)
What began as one man's statement in the fight against cancer has made its way to Stoddard County with the planning of the first annual "Relay for Life" to be staged at Dexter's West City Park on August 27th. The signature activity of the American Cancer Society began in 1985 when a Tacoma, Washington surgeon walked 83 miles and raised $27,000 to support the American Cancer Society. ...
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Bearcat youth poised for future success
(High School Sports ~ 05/10/04)
The Dexter Bearcat track program has found out one thing this year. That is youth can be both an asset or a liability. The 'Cats have definitely had what can be called a rebuilding year with their boys track program. A lot of youth and the exodus of some of the big names from the past few years - Nathan Jackson, Ryan Jones, Dustin Jarrell, and many others - has left an unseasoned group of athletes with rather large shoes to fill, especially in the eyes of current upper-class Bearcat athletes and long-time fans.. ...
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A worthwhile project
(Local News ~ 05/10/04)
In between learning about classic literature and the English language, the seniors in Linda Dowdy's college preparatory English class get the chance to embark upon a project they will keep for the rest of their lives. It's a project that allows them to gather all their fond memories from the school they're leaving behind, or just to express their own individual identities. ...
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Local mother receives "best Mother's Day gift ever"
(Local News ~ 05/10/04)
Jeannine Horner-Jones of Dexter received the "best Mother's Day gift ever." She and her four-year-old daughter Erika have won first place in the Statesman's 2004 Mother Look-a-Like Contest. Mother and daughter look almost as much alike as they did when the winning photograph was taken. Though Erika doesn't say much, her mother says that she's quite a chatterbox "when she gets warmed up."...
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Sue Trivitt
(Obituary ~ 05/10/04)
Sue Trivitt, daughter of the late Steve and Dollie Stone, was born on Aug. 28, 1920, at Mountain Home, Ark., and died in the Malden Nursing Center on Friday, May 7, 2004, at the age of 83. Mrs. Trivitt was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at Malden, a homemaker and a resident of Malden...
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March of Dimes Walk America
(Local News ~ 05/10/04)
epresentatives from ArvinMeritor, LLC. recently presented a $2,500 check to March of Dimes Walk America. The event was held Saturday. Those on hand for the presentation were: (from left) Brenda Wade, local ambassador; Kari Standley, Walk of America chairperson; Roy Reaves, ArvinMeritor team co-captian; Ken Sanders, ArvinMeritor team co-captain; Amanda Mills, March of Dimes community director; Tammy Turner, walk coordinator...
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STUDENT STANDOUTS
(Features ~ 05/10/04)
The following Stoddard County residents were among 53 TRCC students honored by inclusion in the latest edition of "Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges." From left to right are Judith Slaughter, Cynthia Litchfield, Kara Hopkins and Priscilla Noyes, all of Dexter, and Matt Clark, of Puxico...
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Graduation wishes
(Column ~ 05/10/04)
All sorts of platitudes and fancy words are going to be offered in the next few weeks as lines of young people graduate from high schools and colleges. A lot of those words (let's be brutally honest, now) will be dry, boring, and dull. Some will capture the imagination, some cute or funny, some profound...
- Students of the Month (Features ~ 05/10/04)
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Academic excellence
(Features ~ 05/10/04)
Dexter High School senior Jessica Moore, photo left) was among the high school seniors interview recently at Murray State University during Academic Excellence Day for MSU'S most prestigious scholarships, the Presidential and the Joohn W. carr scholarships. Moore plans to attend MSU in the fall and major in music. She is shown at the Academic Excellence Day with Dr. Don Robertson, MSU vice president for student affairs...
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Lady 'Cats capture individual gold; team silver
(High School Sports ~ 05/10/04)
CHARLESTON - In most sports the thought "there's no room for second place," runs rampant. In track and field, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth place can make a difference. The Lady Bearcats found that out the hard way on Friday as they lost a close conference championship to SEMO South newcomer Notre Dame in a 173-150 final at Charleston's J.H. Marshall Field...
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Stirnaman-Jackson
(Features ~ 05/10/04)
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Stirnaman of Dexter announce the engagement of their daughter Kristin to Darren Jackson, the son of Sandra and Dennis Jackson of Bernie. The wedding is planned for May 22, 2004, at the Second General Baptist Church in Dexter.
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Hughes-Thacker
(Features ~ 05/10/04)
Steven and Effie Hughes announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Carrie Beth Hughes, to Joshua Daniel Thacker, son of Ray and Linda Thacker of Portageville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Joe and Lou Hughes of Morehouse and the late Andrew and Opal Stewart of Bloomfield. She plans to attend Three Rivers College for Nursing...
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Williams-Parten
(Features ~ 05/10/04)
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff and Trish Williams wish to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Erica Nicole, to Paul Davis Parten, Jr., son of Paul and Ginny Parten of McDonough, Ga. The bride-elect is a 2001 graduate of Dexter High School and is majoring in elementary education at Freed-Hardeman University...
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Inn robbed; gunman flees on foot
(Local News ~ 05/11/04)
A quiet Saturday evening was ended when a gunman robbed a Dexter motel. A lone gunman walked into the Dexter Inn Saturday night and left minutes later with an undisclosed amount of cash. The assailant is currently still at large. Dexter Police Chief Paul Haubold said the department received a call from the Dexter Inn at approximately 10:45 p.m. ...
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Tensions high as parents express views at meeting
(Local News ~ 05/11/04)
BLOOMFIELD -- Tensions continued to run high during the Monday night meeting of the Bloomfield School Board, as a few different parents expressed their views on the issues of letting parents volunteer in the classroom and the communication between the school district and themselves...
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Bill would allow greater collection of various court fees
(Local News ~ 05/11/04)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Lawmakers sent to the governor on Monday a bill clarifying that criminal defendants who plead guilty but receive suspended sentences must still pay court fees. State Rep. Scott Lipke, R-Jackson, introduced the legislation to clear up ambiguity in existing statutes that authorize various court fees to be collected upon a criminal conviction...
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Surviving life
(Local News ~ 05/11/04)
Graduates offered tools to help guide them on life's journeys
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Ruby Ann Tibbs
(Obituary ~ 05/11/04)
Ruby Ann Tibbs, the daughter of the late William Franklin and Ella Mae Blair Provance, was born in Clarkton on March 7, 1927, and died at Beverly Health & Rehabilitation Center in Dexter on Sunday, May 9, 2004, at the age of 77. Mrs. Tibbs had lived most of her life in Dexter. She had attended the First General Baptist Church in Dexter when her health permitted. She had been a laundry worker at the Dexter Nursing Center of many years before her retirement...
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Nana Hodges
(Obituary ~ 05/11/04)
Nana Hodges, a resident of Dexter, died on Tuesday, may 11, 2004, in the Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dexter at the age of 76. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be published later by the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter...
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Eastern White Pine
(Local News ~ 05/11/04)
Southwest Elementary students Tate Midkiff, Amber Prunty and Courtney Clark put the finishing touches on planting an Eastern White Pine behind the school. The trees were provided by the Dexter Tree Board. This marks the 13th year for the annual tree planting behind the school...
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Penny's Diner's Cruise-In Saturday
(Features ~ 05/11/04)
Visitors to Penny's Diner's Cruise-In Saturday got a chance to check out a variety of classic and custom cars. The event lasted from 1-5 p.m. featured hula-hoop, a sock hop and burgers for a buck in addition to the classic cars.
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SEMO could cook up sausage mascot
(Column ~ 05/11/04)
It's hard going through life as a sausage. Just ask Mandy Block, Wisconsin's most famous sausage gal. She was wearing an Italian sausage costume when she was hit with a bat by then Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Randall Simon last July. As a result of her ordeal, she received a certificate of bravery from the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council...
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Bearcats hammer Portageville 'Dogs, 6-0
(High School Sports ~ 05/11/04)
Josh Miller worked a complete game shutout on the mound and Tyler Grovenor connected with a solo home run as the Dexter Bearcats defeated the Portageville Bulldogs, 6-0 Monday afternoon at the East City Park ballfield in Dexter. Miller allowed base hits to Portageville's first two hitters of the game, but a strong accurate throw from right fielder Nolan Pixley gunned downed the lead runner trying for third. ...
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Leaders question use of 1221st in Iraq
(Local News ~ 05/12/04)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri's governor and National Guard leader raised concerns Tuesday that some soldiers in Iraq are improperly being used as drivers for civilian supply contractors. In a letter to President Bush, Democratic Gov. Bob Holden complained that members of the Guard's 1221st Transportation Company were being directed to drive vehicles for contractors of Kellogg, Brown & Root, a subsidiary of Halliburton...
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Inmate requests DNA test
(Local News ~ 05/12/04)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Rubin Weeks never would have pleaded guilty to the 1991 kidnapping and rape of a Southeast Missouri woman had he known of a lab report that indicated he couldn't have been the perpetrator, his attorney told the Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday...
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High court hears Sikeston case over Sunshine Law
(Local News ~ 05/12/04)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case claiming the Sikeston City Council violated the state's open meetings law in 2001 when it enacted a zoning change that was fiercely opposed by neighboring property owners...
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Post delay problems hurt Lady Mules
(High School Sports ~ 05/12/04)
The Bernie Lady Mules lost a heartbreaker Tuesday afternoon, falling 15-14 to the Puxico Lady Indians in high school softball action. "This is probably the most disappointing loss I've had as a coach," said Bernie head coach Jeff Rodgers. "We had a 12-1 lead in the fourth when we had about a 45 minute rain delay...
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Kennett Indians win third battle with SHHS
(High School Sports ~ 05/12/04)
The Kennett Indians had built up a ton of momentum coming into Tuesday afternoon's high school baseball game against the always tough Senath-Hornersville Lions. Kennett was fresh off a Bootheel Conference Tournament Championship victory, but had one problem heading into the Tuesday afternoon affair. The Indians hadn't played in more than one week...
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Babe Ruth ball goes high-tech with addition of new scoreboard
(Local News ~ 05/12/04)
The baseball field at Dexter's Babe Ruth Sports Complex in East Park already has a reputation around the area for being a good place for a game, and a string of new improvements there are sure to strengthen that reputation. Probably the most noticeable of them is the presence of a brand new digital scoreboard that is a downsized replica of the one at Safeco Field in Seattle, where the Mariners play...
- MUSICAL TIME TRAVEL (Local News ~ 05/12/04)
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Robert Lee
(Obituary ~ 05/12/04)
Robert Edward Lee, Sr., 67, of Bell City, was born Feb. 9, 1937, at Advance, the son of Pauline Marie Sears Lee of Bell City and Ted C. Lee, and died Monday, May 10, 2004, at his home. He was a retired construction worker. He was a graduate of New Harmony High School in New Harmony, Ind...
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Beulah Tumbleson
(Obituary ~ 05/12/04)
Beulah Tumbleson, the daughter of the late Elihu, Sr., and Bethany McAlister Jones, was born in Hagarville, Ark., on Feb. 23, 1913, and died at the Miner Nursing Center on Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at the age of 91. Mrs. Tumbleson had lived in Arkansas, moved to Missouri in 1942, and then moved to Essex in 1967. She was a member of the Taylor General Baptist Church near Essex...
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A Page in Time
(Features ~ 05/12/04)
A Page in Time recently celebrated joining the Dexter Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting. A Page in Time offers everything needed to create scrapbooks commemorating special occasions. Classes in scrapbook construction are available to get everything in order. ...
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March of Dimes' WalkAmerica
(Local News ~ 05/12/04)
Dozens of walkers depart from West Park on a three-mile trek through downtown Dexter Saturday during the March of Dimes' WalkAmerica. The event raised money for the March of Dimes to help prevent infant birth defects and infant mortality.
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War, what is it good for?
(Column ~ 05/12/04)
As you may have noticed by now, my columns often are inspired by items I read in the daily news cycle. It may be anything that catches my attention, but I think they always have some sort of larger interest -- something about them that makes them an anomaly worth mentioning...
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Saying goodbye to takeout
(Column ~ 05/12/04)
Finally, my refrigerator contains more than condiments. There's no disturbing echo in my cabinets. I can cook up more than a scheme. Oh, how low I've sunk. Growing up, every corner of our kitchen was packed with food. Once a week, Mom would roll up in her minivan -- back when minivans were an exciting new concept and the saviors of busy moms everywhere -- and honk a few times. That was the signal for the five of us to fall out and form a grocery bag convoy, carrying bag after bag into the house...
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Bearcats wipe out Green Wave, 20-5
(High School Sports ~ 05/12/04)
The new scoreboard at the East City Park ballfield in Dexter would have gotten a good work out during the Bearcats' game with Malden Tuesday afternoon if it had been available for use. Dexter and Malden combined for two home runs, 17 hits and 25 runs, but unfortunately for the Green Wave, most of those numbers belonged to the Bearcats. Dexter notched win number 13 on the season with a 20-5 decision over Malden in a game that was halted after five innings by the 10-run rule...
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DHS golf team gets roughed up at meet
(High School Sports ~ 05/12/04)
CAPE GIRARDEAU - Poplar Bluff pulled out a close one against the Cape Central Tigers to win the SEMO Conference Golf Tournament at the Dalhousie Golf Club in Cape Girardeau Tuesday. The Mules edged out the Tigers in a final of 311-312. Poplar Bluff had scores of 73-75-81-82 against Cape's 72-76-79-85...
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Families voice 1221st safety concerns
(Local News ~ 05/13/04)
Allegations have surfaced that members of the 1221st Missouri Army National Guard Transportation Company, which has a unit based here in Dexter, have been used to drive vehicles for civilian contractor Kellogg, Brown and Root in Iraq. This has raised great concern among some local families of those in the 1221st and compelled Gov. Bob Holden to write to President Bush about the matter...
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Army defends use of soldiers as escorts
(Local News ~ 05/13/04)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The U.S. military confirmed Wednesday that soldiers are riding shotgun in civilian supply convoys, and a Missouri soldier stationed in Iraq defended the practice against the criticism of his home state governor. A day after complaining about the mixing of soldiers and citizens in a letter to President Bush, Democratic Gov. ...
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Closed session agendas on the table at Richland
(Local News ~ 05/13/04)
ESSEX -- The Richland School Board discussed many issues during their meeting Wednesday night. Some matters involved building maintenance and others involved possible future programs; however, the meeting began with what turned into a somewhat heated discussion of the Missouri Open Meetings Law, better known as the Sunshine Law...
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Stoddard County Children's Home Memorial Tribute Fund Donations For April 2004
(Features ~ 05/13/04)
* Kay Dover in memory of Lydia Hogg * Bob Barney in memory of Bob Chism * New Bethel Church in memory of Florence Miller * The Hen Club in memory of Luara Walker * Darryl and Dianna Orr in memory of Marge Edwards * Tommy and Peggy Miller in memory of Ethel McClung...
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People & Places
(Features ~ 05/13/04)
Dexter schools host retirement reception for Dowdy, Walker The Dexter school district will host a retirement reception in the high school library on May 18 from 4-5:30 p.m. The reception will honor Linda Dowdy and Melba Walker upon their retirement after many years of service to the school district. Friends, relatives, former and present colleagues and students are invited to attend...
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Economic challenges examined by local chamber
(Local News ~ 05/13/04)
The main point of discussion at Wednesday's Dexter Chamber of Commerce full membership meeting was economic development and the challenges it must face in today's marketplace. The guest speaker, Director of the Business Services Division of the Missouri Department of Economic Development David E. ...
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Pedal precautions
(Local News ~ 05/13/04)
Safety encouraged as kids hit the streets on bikes
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Grace Reed
(Obituary ~ 05/13/04)
Grace Reed, a resident of Dexter, died on Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at the Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter at the age of 97. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter.
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Nana Hodges
(Obituary ~ 05/13/04)
Nana Hodges, daughter of the late Elihu Jones, Sr., and Bethany McAlister Jones, was born on Jan. 10, 1928, at Clarksville, Ark., and died on Tuesday, May 11, 2004, in the Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dexter at the age of 76. Mrs. Hodges attended the First Assembly of God Church in Dexter, was a homemaker and a resident of Dexter...
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Edna Barks
(Obituary ~ 05/13/04)
Edna Barks, the daughter of the late Peter Shade and Gladys Hefner Rodgers, was born in McGee on Nov. 10, 1919, and died at Elder Care of Marble Hill on Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at the age of 84. Mrs. Barks retired from Bussman Fuse after 25 years. She moved to McGee and later to Puxico. ...
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The People's Law
(Column ~ 05/13/04)
The law which mandates how government entities do business is commonly referred to as the Sunshine Law. The implication being that the bright sunshine is a much more preferable way for government to do business than under the cloak of darkness. As this session of the legislature winds down some progress has been made in reworking Missouri's Sunshine Law. ...
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Dexter Elks Students of the Year
(Features ~ 05/13/04)
5{ school seniors were recent recipients of the Dexter Elks Student of the Year awards. Dexter Elks Exhaulted Ruler Randy Braswell presented the awards to Aaron Abernathy, an Advance High School senior, and Lauren Stuever, a Bernie senior. ...
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Burleson officially signs with TRCC
(High School Sports ~ 05/14/04)
Thursday was a good day for Dexter senior Hannah Burleson. In the early part of the day she was honored by the coaches of Dexter High School, being named the school's Female Athlete of the Year - for the third straight year. Thursday afternoon, she became the latest addition to Three Rivers head coach Jack Childress' women's basketball team...
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DHS boys' tennis season comes to an end
(High School Sports ~ 05/14/04)
SIKESTON - The tennis season came to an end for Dexter High School's team at the MSHSAA Class 1, District 1 Tournament at Sikeston Thursday afternoon. The youthful Bearcats had a strong showing at the tournament with one doubles team advancing to the semifinals while the rest of the Bearcats battled to the quarterfinals before being eliminated. The Bearcats finished third in the team standings behind Sikeston (first with 31.5 points) and Charleston (second with 28.5)...
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Local officials take exception to state auditor's report
(Local News ~ 05/14/04)
Some of Missouri's state and local first responder teams, including Poplar Bluff and Kennett, have been reported as having inadequate staffing recently. But, according to Stoddard County Emergency Management Agency Director, BIll PIppins, the report isn't correct...
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Fredbird delight
(Local News ~ 05/14/04)
Dexter youngsters carry on musical tradition
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Jewel Talkington
(Obituary ~ 05/14/04)
Jewel Talkington, the daughter of the late Benjamin Washington and Martha Ellen Duvall Turner, was born in Moreland, Ark., on Aug. 12, 1907, and died at the Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter on Thursday, May 13, 2004, at the age of 96. Mrs. Talkington was a homemaker and a resident of Dexter since 1946. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Dexter...
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Edna Barks
(Obituary ~ 05/14/04)
Edna Barks, the daughter of the late Peter Shade and Gladys Hefner Rodgers, was born in McGee on Nov. 10, 1919, and died at Elder Care of Marble Hill on Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at the age of 84. Mrs. Barks retired from Bussman Fuse after 25 years. She moved to McGee and later to Puxico. ...
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Grace Reed
(Obituary ~ 05/14/04)
Grace Reed, daughter of the late Joseph Ledbetter and Maude Mock Ledbetter, was born on July 17, 1906, at Huntsville, Ark., and died at the Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter on Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at the age of 97. Mrs. Reed was a former resident of Hemet, Calif., and was currently residing in Dexter. She attended the Church of Christ and was a former waitress and cook for many years...
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Nana Hodges
(Obituary ~ 05/14/04)
Nana Hodges, daughter of the late Elihu Jones, Sr., and Bethany McAlister Jones, was born on Jan. 10, 1928, at Clarksville, Ark., and died on Tuesday, May 11, 2004, in the Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dexter at the age of 76. Mrs. Hodges attended the First Assembly of God Church in Dexter, was a homemaker and a resident of Dexter...
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Solace in sustenance
(Column ~ 05/14/04)
Sometimes I am months behind in becoming "in the know" about new phrases or "hot buttons". I have, however, been giving a lot of thought to the phrase "comfort foods". Hey, I thought, when has food not been a comfort to me. I eat for a lot of reasons. ...
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This column is for oil
(Column ~ 05/14/04)
Let the tantrums begin. Since returning to the newspaper, many have asked me what material will be the base of my columns. My response, while dry, has simply been, "Watch the news." Given that this is an election year, there are so many things in the national spotlight which affect us all locally...
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Excitement rules as RHS grads receive diplomas
(Local News ~ 05/17/04)
ESSEX -- Hundreds of people gathered together in a humid gymnasium at Richland High School Friday night. Though many people spent the better part of an hour fanning themselves, the discomfort seemed to pale in light of their excitement as they awaited the graduation of the 2004 Richland Senior Class...
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State legislative session ends as lawmakers beat the clock
(Local News ~ 05/17/04)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The Senate and House of Representatives each barely beat the clock on Friday to give final approval to separate pieces of major, bipartisan social legislation less than five minutes before the 2004 legislative session came to a close...
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Suspect charged in Rector homicide
(Local News ~ 05/17/04)
Authorities investigating the shooting death of a Rector, Ark. man say they have arrested a suspect in the case. Police have arrested Patrick Dickinson of Marmaduke, Ark., charging him with one count of capital murder and one count of attempted capital murder...
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Student News
(Features ~ 05/17/04)
Hux gets doctorate at St. Louis U ST. LOUIS. Travis Hux, a resident of Charleston, Mo and formerly of Dexter, received a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Higher Education from Saint Louis University during its annual commencement May 15. Hux is a 1994 graduate of Dexter High School, and is presently employed as an Assistant Principal at Hearnes Elementary School in Charleston. ...
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What a great year, he had it coming!
(High School Sports ~ 05/17/04)
By the time this paper comes out, my intended audience will most likely be swept off on an unforgettable vacation with their best friends. So for those seniors, or should I say graduates, lucky enough to be spending your post-graduation moments in Stoddard County, congratulations on your accomplishments...
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Graduation pomp
(Local News ~ 05/17/04)
The 100th Dexter graduation class marks the end of an era, the beginning of new chapter in life's journey
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Local woman serves as inspiration after beating cancer and the odds
(Local News ~ 05/17/04)
First in a series of cancer survivor features to preview the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life coming in August
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Richland recognizes students achieving academic excellence
(Features ~ 05/17/04)
A large of crowd of students, teachers and some parents assembled in the Richland High School Gymnasium Friday morning as several awards for all types of academic excellence were distributed to students from their teachers. Amid the large amount of students shuffling down the bleachers to receive the awards for their achievements, one stood out...
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The dance of life
(Column ~ 05/17/04)
Just some random thoughts on a rainy spring day as I enjoy a good cup of coffee: Driving down the roadway this week I heard the most amazing story on the radio. I like listening to Cardinal baseball games when I am in the car, and even though I still miss the melodious, golden voice of Jack Buck, I search out the radio dial when I know there's a game. So this week I tuned in and listened as Jack's son Joe told a great story...
- DHS Awards (Features ~ 05/17/04)
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Craft-Hawkins
(Wedding ~ 05/17/04)
Ashley Craft and Sam Hawkins were united in marriage on Saturday, April 10, 2004, at Westside Baptist Church in Dexter with Bro. Lex Horner performing the ceremony. This special day was chosen by the couple in honor of Davey E. Hawkins, brother of the bridegroom and best man...
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Bernie honors service
(Local News ~ 05/18/04)
BERNIE - The Bernie School Board of Education honored two employees Monday night for their years of dedicated service to the district. High school business teacher Sharon Telker is retiring this year and was presented a plaque by Board President Darell Crow. Telker has worked at Bernie High School for 28 years. Crow thanked her for her many years of service and the positive impact that she has made in so many students' lives...
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Board okay's new stop sign
(Local News ~ 05/18/04)
The Dexter Board of Aldermen took care of few issues in Monday night's meeting at the Municipal Building. Among those items that were addressed was the installation of a stop sign at the intersection of the new Girl Scout Way -- a road built to the new Girl Scout Service Center -- and Hickory Hills Drive. Those aldermen present all voted yes on an ordinance to install the stop sign...
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Aquatic center ready for season
(Local News ~ 05/18/04)
BEATING SUMMER'S HEAT
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The difference a year makes
(Local News ~ 05/18/04)
Two years can mean a lot of change for a young man, but in the case of Dexter native Kevin Brown, one year can mean much more. Brown, 20, of Dexter, recently returned from almost a full year in Iraq where he was stationed with the 70th Engineer Battalion from Fort Riley, Kansas. A graduate of Dexter High School in 2002, Brown decided he wasn't ready for college yet and figured serving his country in the U.S. Army would be the best thing for him to do...
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Elizabeth "Bootie" Triplett
(Obituary ~ 05/18/04)
Elizabeth "Bootie" Triplett, daughter of the late Everett Cecil Gibson and Kathern Musgrave Gibson, was born on Dec. 20, 1939, at Bernie and died in the St. Francis Medical Center at Cape Girardeau on Saturday, May 15, 2004, at the age of 64. Mrs. Triplett was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Dexter, the bookkeeper for the family farm for many years and a resident of Dexter...
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Ada Evelyn Gregory
(Obituary ~ 05/18/04)
Ada Evelyn Gregory, the daughter of the late K.G. and Ida Bell Baker Pyle, was born in Acorn Ridge on Aug. 29, 1902, and died at the Salem Care Center in Salem on Friday, May 16, 2004, at the age of 101. Mrs. Gregory was a resident of Stoddard County most of her life. She had lived in the Puxico area from 1947 until 2000 when she moved to Salem...
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Jerry B. Fowler
(Obituary ~ 05/18/04)
Jerry B. Fowler, a long-time resident of Highland, Mich., died at his home Friday, May 14, 2004, after a battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was 64. He is the beloved husband of Glenda; father of Steve and family, Jeff and family, Greg and family, Gerald and family, and Sherri and family; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Charles (Evelyn) Fowler; and three sisters, Inez Peterson, Madelene Westmoreland, and Judy Gainer...
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Notre Dame hires Hale as new coach
(High School Sports ~ 05/18/04)
Former Dexter head basketball coach Paul Hale has been tabbed to take the helm of the Notre Dame Bulldogs athletic program as the schools athletic director as well as filling the role of head boys basketball coach. Hale will replace outgoing coach and AD Darrin Scott, who on may 4 was named Jackson High School's boys basketball coach. Scott replaced Mike Kiehne, who resigned in late April...
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DHS golf team begins state competition
(High School Sports ~ 05/18/04)
BOLIVAR - After day one of the 2004 Class 3 Missouri State Boys Golf Championship, the Dexter Bearcats are tied with Carl Junction for 14th place with a team total of 347 at the Silo Ridge Golf & Country Club in Bolivar. Leading the field is Ozark with a team total of 307...
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Dexter track team continues to shine
(High School Sports ~ 05/18/04)
CAPE GIRARDEAU - Hannah Burleson gave herself a late graduation present on Saturday. Following Friday evening's graduation activities, an inspired Burleson would, for the second year in a row, sweep her individual events, at the Class 3 District 1 track meet at Abe Stuber Track and Field Complex at Southeast Missouri State University...
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District baseball rescheduled
(High School Sports ~ 05/18/04)
Due to inclement weather at both first round sites for the Class 3 District 1 tournament, a rescheduling of games has taken place. All games will be held at Dexter. What was supposed to be last night's (Monday) second game at the Dexter location between Cape Notre Dame and Doniphan has been tabbed as today's (Tuesday) early game. The Bulldogs and the Dons will face off at 2 p.m. at the Dexter facility...
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Williams' hit lifts Dexter to 3-2 win
(High School Sports ~ 05/18/04)
Garrett Williams' walk-off game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning lifted the Dexter Bearcats to a thrilling 3-2 win over the Kennett Indians in Class 3, District 1 Tournament action at Dexter Monday afternoon. With the game tied at 2-all in the bottom of the seventh, Dexter's Josie Roper worked his at bat for a lead-off walk. ...
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Scenic route's dead end in Southeast Missouri
(Local News ~ 05/19/04)
Five years ago, some civic leaders in Stoddard, Scott and Dunklin counties considered the idea of applying for national scenic byway status along Crowley's Ridge from the Arkansas border all the way to Commerce, Mo. The idea was to improve safety on Highway 25 and other roads included in the byway and stimulate the local economy of the communities with tourism dollars...
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Investigation turned over to special prosecutor
(Local News ~ 05/19/04)
BLOOMFIELD - According to Stoddard County Prosecutor Briney Welborn, an investigation is already underway into the Stoddard County Sheriff's Office and has been since late April, 2004; but is being handled by a special prosecutor. According to Welborn, Attorney Jim Robison, of Sikeston was assigned to handle the investigation on April 27 by Circuit Judge Stephen Sharp...
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Benefit tournament to help cancer fund
(Local News ~ 05/19/04)
Whether you have a good handicap or can barely make par, what enjoyment a person can derive from playing a few holes of golf could serve to benefit several cancer patients in Southeast Missouri. According to Jerry Dorton, tournament committee member for the United Cancer Assistance Network of Southeast Missouri (UCAN), hopes are high to meet and even exceed goals for funds collected in Stoddard County this year...
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Leading leaders
(Local News ~ 05/19/04)
Student Council the 'heart' of DHS, says retiring advisor
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Ona Kelso
(Obituary ~ 05/19/04)
Ona Kelso, 93, of Advance, was born Oct. 15, 1910, at Bell City, the daughter of the late Perry and Bertie Bollinger Hickerson, and died May 17, 2004, at the Missouri Southern Healthcare Center in Dexter. She was a homemaker and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star of Bloomfield...
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Joseph W. Mitchell
(Obituary ~ 05/19/04)
Joseph W. Mitchell of Sheridan, Ark., known to his family and friends as "Joe" or "Mitch", was born Aug. 1, 1944, at St. Louis, the son of the late Melvin Eugene and Lois Imogene Reynolds Mitchell. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, worked in Building Maintenance for Kids First in Little Rock and was a member of the RMR Hunting Club...
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Terry Lynn Eaton
(Obituary ~ 05/19/04)
Terry Lynn Eaton, the son of the late Chester and Sylvia Scowden Eaton, was born in Dexter on Sept. 16, 1960, and died in Alexandria, La., on May 15, 2004, at the age of 43. Mr. Eaton was a former resident of Oak Lawn, Ill., and had resided in Dexter from 1997 to 2003 before moving to Alexandria, La. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1979 to 1983...
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President's Education Award for Academic Excellence
(Features ~ 05/19/04)
Four Bernie Elementary students were recently honored with the President's Education Award for Academic Excellence. To qualify for the award students must maintain an A- average in grades four through six in core curriculum classes. First Community Bank of Bernie has sponsored a free dinner at the Hickory log for the winning students. ...
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Stability amongst change
(Column ~ 05/19/04)
On Saturday, I had the distinct honor of being one of over 1,100 people to graduate from Southeast Missouri State University. And I must say, it was quite a heady experience. I really didn't know what to expect when I stepped into the Show Me Center that day -- well, I was really just expecting a lot of boredom. But, as it turns out, it was one of the best days of my life...
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Students, parents master skills of play day
(Column ~ 05/19/04)
Winning isn't everything. Our 8-year-old grasps that concept. At her elementary school's play day Friday, she didn't want to compete in the crab race because she wanted to avoid getting her pants wet on the rain-soaked grass field. The school's coach insisted that she run the race. She did, but very gingerly...
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Time-traveling in the Bernie Library
(Local News ~ 05/19/04)
By Madeline DeJournett Stateman Staff Writer BERNIE -- As another summer begins in Missouri, communities come to life, blossuming before our eyes with a beehive of activity. Small towns are particularly busy, and the small community of Bernie was buzzing with enthusiasm on the last day of April this year, as the Bernie Community Library opened the doors for its thirty-year anniversary fundraiser...
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READY TO FLY
(Local News ~ 05/19/04)
Dean Bishop, president of Crowley Ridge Flyers, gets his 1974 Cessna 150 airplane ready for the club's Fly-In this Saturday at the Dexter Municipal Airport. The event will feature airplane rides, a bomb drop and trick flying.
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Advance, Oran roll to big victories
(High School Sports ~ 05/19/04)
ADVANCE - The Class 1 District 2 Tournament continued Tuesday and the Advance Hornets and Oran Eagles continued to roll over their competition. No.1 Oran 10, No.5 Bell City 0 The Eagles and Hornets have now combined to score 64 runs in just four games while giving up only eight. Oran has shut down its opposition, defeating Richland 16-0 and then defeating Bell City 10-0 in the semifinals Tuesday afternoon...
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Mayer helps pass key legislation
(Local News ~ 05/20/04)
The 2004 legislative session of the Missouri General Assembly contained both hits and misses for Republican lawmakers. For State Rep. Rob Mayer (R-Dexter), there were some important victories on legislation he supported, including measures dealing with crime, education and agriculture...
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County Ambulance will benefit from federal grants
(Local News ~ 05/20/04)
The Stoddard County Ambulance District announced that it would be receiving some essential new equipment thanks to two grants from the Department of Homeland Security. The grants, totaling over $27,000, would be used to purchase equipment to improve SCAD's communication and disaster-readiness, Manager David Cooper announced at the district's Wednesday night meeting. The SCAD applied for two separate grants, both of which it received funds from...
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Threat undermines new concealed weapons legislation
(Local News ~ 05/20/04)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- When Gov. Bob Holden unholstered a veto threat and aimed it at legislation intended to fix a constitutional flaw in Missouri's new concealed weapons law, he dissuaded lawmakers from giving the matter serious consideration this year, supporters of the bill say...
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People & Places
(Features ~ 05/20/04)
Retired teachers to meet Monday The Stoddard County Retired Teachers will meet on Monday at 11:30 a.m. at the Hickory Log Restaurant. First old-time gospel Sunday of summer WAPPAPELLO -- The Lake Wappapello Outdoor Theatre will hold its first Old-Time Gospel Sunday of the season this Sunday beginning at 1:30 p.m. Appearing will be Don Goff and String Circle, Buzzard Run Bluegrass/Gospel Band and Jeff Hovis and the Castor River Band...
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Quick response saves property and captures a Louisiana fugitive
(Local News ~ 05/20/04)
City and county emergency agencies worked together Tuesday evening to save some lives from fire and to extend justice to a fugitive. Early Tuesday evening, sirens were heard blaring throughout Dexter as at least one fire truck and a couple Dexter Police cars raced to the scene of a large garage fire on Michigan Lane, off the North Outer Road east of the Hickory House Hotel...
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Lloyd Jacob Urick
(Obituary ~ 05/20/04)
Lloyd Jacob Urick, the son of Mary Urick Barber and the late Lloyd Solomon Urick, was born in Paw Paw, Mich., on April 19, 1955, and died at his home in Dexter on Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at the age of 49. Mr. Urick was a former resident of Michigan and had resided in Dexter the last nine years...
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Retiring Business Teacher
(Local News ~ 05/20/04)
The Bernie School Board of Education honored retiring business teacher Sharon Telker at a recent school board meeting. Telker taught at Bernie for 28 years and was presented a plaque by Board President Darell Crow (left). The board expressed their appreciation for her years of dedicated service and high educational standards...
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MUSICAL ACHIEVEMENT
(Features ~ 05/20/04)
Richland fifth grade band students receiving a I rating for solos and duets at the State Music Contest are (floor, from left) Jared Brown, Bradley Lane, Amber Tilley, Jon Ross Wade, Cyrus Duncan, Kera Herrion. The Sixth grade band also received a I. ...
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St. Jude Bike-A-Thon
(Features ~ 05/20/04)
Bernie youth participated in the St. Jude Bike-A-Thon on Saturday, May 8, to raise money for St. Jude research. A total of 13 children participated in the event, raising $582.
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How to have your cake and eat it too
(Column ~ 05/20/04)
While I was away from Southeast Missouri, pursuing a career in management, I had the dubious privilege of working under an unscrupulous boss. His business practices were such as to make any decent person wince. I did, however, learn how not to conduct business under his tutelage; and, aside from the moral conflict of whether or not to rip-off our customers, we had some good discussions...
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DHS baseball season comes to an end
(High School Sports ~ 05/20/04)
Cape Girardeau Notre Dame's Blake Urhahn handcuffed Dexter on just two hits as the Bulldogs defeated the Bearcats 6-1 to advance to the championship game of the Class 3 District 1 Baseball Tournament at the East City Park ballfield in Dexter Wednesday afternoon...
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Dexter High School Baseball Season Wraps Up
(High School Sports ~ 05/20/04)
Jerry Jarrell Photos Dexter pitcher Nolan Pixley fields a sacrifice bunt (left Photo) then turns to first (middle photo) as Notre Dame's hitter races down the first base line. Pixley throws to first for the out (right photo) but the sacrifice bunt worked to advance the runner and the Bulldogs later scored. The Bulldogs defeated Dexter 6-1 in the Class 3, District 1 semifinals Wednesday afternoon at the East City Park ballfield in Dexter...
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Kiwanis Scholarships
(Features ~ 05/20/04)
Dustin Mayer and Megan Leist are the recipients of this year's Kiwanis Scholarships. Each student will receive $500 from Kiwanis to attend the college of their choice. Pictured are (from left) Becky Wiseman, Kiwanis assistant vice president; Mayer; Leist and Misti McBride, Kiwanis vice president. Mayer will attend Southeast Missouri State University and Leist will attend the University of Missouri-Columbia in the fall...
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SCHOOL IS OUT!!!
(Local News ~ 05/20/04)
Students at Southwest Elementary in Dexter race to the buses following the final bell for the 2004 school year Wednesday.
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Technology advances equals improvements in county
(Local News ~ 05/21/04)
Though technological advances have improved the quality of life for everyone in areas that range from home computers to satellite television, other advances have saved peoples lives in ways they may not be sure. Dave Cooper, Stoddard County Ambulance District (SCAD) Manager has noticed such changes, as have many others who have been reflecting on such changes as this week is National EMS Week. ...
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Miles for Meals Walkathon slated this weekend in park
(Local News ~ 05/21/04)
Put on your walking shoes and get ready for the annual Miles for Meals Walkathon Saturday, May 22 at West Park. Participants should meet at the park at 10 a.m. Saturday to turn in their pledges and get ready for the walk, which will last until noon. Prizes will be awarded to the top three fund-raisers, and hot dogs will be served at the end of the Walkathon...
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Rural transportation to be a priority, Blunt says during visit to Bootheel
(Local News ~ 05/21/04)
At his campaign stop near Dexter Thursday, Secretary of State Matt Blunt tied one of his top campaign priorities -- improving Missouri's highway system -- to the needs of rural communities and agriculture. "Our location ought to be a great asset for us," Blunt told the crowd, "but our failure to meet infrastructure needs really makes it a great hindrance for us. There are some real negative consequences for economic development, worker productivity, quality of life and for the environment...
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Down on the farm
(Local News ~ 05/21/04)
Blunt brings gubernatorial campaign to Stoddard County farm
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Letha O'Dell
(Obituary ~ 05/21/04)
Letha O'Dell, 96, and a resident of Dexter, died Friday, May 21, 2004, at Beverly Health and Rehabilitation in Dexter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Watkins & Sons Funeral Home of Dexter.
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Elmer Hopkins
(Obituary ~ 05/21/04)
Elmer Hopkins, a former resident of Bloomfield, died Friday, May 21, 2004, at Cape Girardeau. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield.
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ALTRUSA Scholarship
(Local News ~ 05/21/04)
The women of ALTRUSA present Dexter High School senior with a scholarship check for $500. Pictured are (from left) Bettie Nugent, ALTRUSA; Kathy White, ALTRUSA; Dexter Senior Elizabeth Rogers; and Jane Smith, ALTRUSA.
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YOUNG MUSICIANS
(Features ~ 05/21/04)
The Richland Junior High Band received a perfect rating at the Bootheel Music Contest in Senath, Missouri, May 1. They are (first row from left) Whitney Mclung, Amanda Vails, Megan Gilbert, Amy Jones, Kayla Clark, Toni Looney, Hali Waters, Caitlyn Parker, Josie Stanley, (second row) Tessla Barnes, Kendra Williamson, Martavia Lee, Amy Holloway, Sarah Parks, Kristen Grigsby, Ashley Barr, Brittany Allen, Sarah Craig, (third row) Stephanie Gregory, Keri Isbell, Dylan DeJournett, Landon Miller, Justin Hyten, Jeremy McGarity, James Kelley, (fourth row) Abby Holloway, Dalton Murphy, Derek Bowers, Jerry Duncan, Beck Dial, Michael Epp, Jason Cornelson, (fifth row) Matt Ritch, Jonathon McGarity, Kendra Felty, Jerica Wade, Sonny Dennis, Ben Griffin. ...
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Good news, some worries
(Column ~ 05/21/04)
School's out for many or will be shortly. The Missouri Legislature has adjourned with the conclusion of a better session than what was originally to be the "perfect storm" of financial, political and philosophic turmoil. The economy and jobs are improving, although compared to most countries they've never been bad...
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Every clutter has its place
(Column ~ 05/21/04)
It's funny to me how you can learn so much about yourself by reading a magazine. Of course, I don't always like the conclusion, but it's fun, anyway. Earlier this week I read some comments about clutter in our homes. To this writer, clutter was leaving a book in a chair, adding others to it until the chair became "cluttered" with books, magazines, etc...
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Bernie School Board of Education honors driver
(Features ~ 05/21/04)
The Bernie School Board of Education recently honored former Bernie School bus driver Nelda Hughes at a board meeting. Hughes served the school district for 27 years. The award was presented posthumously by Board President Darell Crow to Hugh's son Allen Hughes (right), and mother Anna Allen (center). The board expressed their appreciation for the difference Hughes made in so many student's lives...
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Oran pounds Advance, wins district title
(High School Sports ~ 05/21/04)
ADVANCE - Three was the magic number Thursday. The Oran Eagles posted a 10-0 win for their third straight Class 1 District 2 title over the Advance Hornets, getting three wins in the tournament on three straight shut-outs. If that wasn't enough, the Eagles scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth to make it their third straight five inning win on the 10-run rule...
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County Collector's office wants some answers soon
(Local News ~ 05/24/04)
BLOOMFIELD -- It has been more than a month now and County Collector Carla Moore said she wants answers. Moore is concerned that information she had turned over to Stoddard County Prosecuting Attorney Briney Welborn on April 14, 2004. The information Moore relinquished to Welborn involved an employee of the Stoddard County Collector's Office who was placed on leave on April 14. The reason the employee was placed on leave was due to certain discrepancies discovered with accounts at the office...
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Dexter woman campaigns for a reality show
(Local News ~ 05/24/04)
Dexter woman Amanda Long wants to be president. Well, she actually just wants to know what it would be like to campaign for president. By next month, she might get a chance to do just that. Long is one of hundreds who are taking part in the selection process for "American Candidate," a reality series airing on Showtime this fall that takes ordinary Americans and puts them on the campaign trail...
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Tragedy claims two lives on Friday
(Local News ~ 05/24/04)
Despite a fast response time from all of the Dexter Emergency Services, a tragedy could not be avoided late Friday afternoon at 506 Bain Street in Dexter. At approximately 4 p.m., Friday, the Stoddard County 911 received an urgent phone-call from Billy Walpole. ...
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Hall Celebrates His Greatest Victory
(Local News ~ 05/24/04)
Second in a series of Cancer Survivor features to preview Stoddard County's Relay for Life Jim Hall likes to win. In his 33 year career as a high school level basketball coach in Stoddard County, his coaching skills netted 535 wins and just 322 losses. For his efforts, Hall was inducted last year into the Missouri Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame...
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A product for the heartland, from the heartland
(Local News ~ 05/24/04)
SIKESTON - The Biter Fighter is not only a product the Heartland will love, it is a product right out of the Heartland. And much of the design of the product came from Consolidated Plastics in Bloomfield, which has been working with the inventors of the product since its inception...
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Billy Wapole
(Obituary ~ 05/24/04)
Billy Walpole, of Dexter, passed away as a a result of injuries received in an accident at home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield.
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Hubert Dale Hudgens, Jr.
(Obituary ~ 05/24/04)
Hubert Dale Hudgens, Jr., of Bloomfield passed away May 21, 2004 as a result of injuries in an accident in a home in Dexter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield.
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Dollie Jones Jenkins
(Obituary ~ 05/24/04)
Dollie Jones Jenkins, a resident of Dexter, passed away on May 22, 2004 in her residence at Dexter at the age of 85. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter.
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June Lendon Stroup
(Obituary ~ 05/24/04)
June Lendon Stroup, son of the late Harvey and Nellie Keating Stroup was born at Bloomfield on June 20, 1922 and passed away at Beverly Healthcare in Bloomfield on May 21, 2004 at the age of 81. Mr. Stroup had spent all his life in the Bloomfield community and was a member of Mt. Pisgah General Baptist Church in Aquilla. On September 18, 1943 he was married to Norma Gean Phillips...
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Jeffrey Floyd Crawford
(Obituary ~ 05/24/04)
Jeffrey Floyd Crawford, son of Helen Beaird Crawford of Gideon and the late Otis Crawford, was born Feb. 5, 1967, in Hayti, and died Thursday, May 20, 2004, at his residence in Malden at the age of 37. He was united in marriage on March 10, 1989 to Nichelle Crawford in Oklahoma City, Okla., and she survives of the home...
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Doris M. Davis
(Obituary ~ 05/24/04)
Doris M. Davis, 86, daughter of the late James Walter Ponder and Myrtle Lenore Hill Ponder, was born Jan. 22, 1918, at Desloge and died Friday, May 21, 2004, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Bloomfield...
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Letha P. O'Dell
(Obituary ~ 05/24/04)
Letha P. O'Dell, the daughter of the late Almond and Nancy Robinson Martin, was born near Dexter on Nov. 18, 1908, and died at the Beverly Health & Rehabilitation Center in Dexter on Friday, May 21, 2004, at the age of 95. Mrs. O'Dell had lived in Dexter all her life. She had worked at Elder Manufacturing for 27 years. She was a member of the Sweet Prospect General Baptist Church in Dexter...
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Stoddard County Ambulance District's blood drive
(Local News ~ 05/24/04)
Stoddard County Ambulance employee Ashley Stoner gave until it hurt Friday at the American Red Cross and Stoddard County Ambulance District's blood drive. The blood drive was held from 12:30-5:30 p.m., Friday. Stoner had never given blood before and was very nervous, but American Red Cross Phlebotomist Lacey Van Gennip talked her through the entire process...
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YEARS OF SERVICE
(Local News ~ 05/24/04)
Dexter schools held a special reception Tuesday night to honor some of its teachers who will be retiring after this school year after many years of service to the district. Pictured are (from left) Melba Walker, high school history teacher; Linda Dowdy, high school English teacher; and Karyl Minson, special services teacher at Southwest Elementary...
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Sombra-Lambert
(Wedding ~ 05/24/04)
Ines Sombra and David Mayberry were united in marriage April 24, 2004, in Thorncrown Chapel, Eureka Springs, Ark. The bride is the daughter of Dr. Domingo Sombra and Mrs. Silvia Nieva, Rio Grande, Argentina, and the bridegroom is the son of Len and Linda Mayberry, Republic and grandson of Alice Mayberry of Dexter...
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The joys of summer
(Column ~ 05/24/04)
Back in a "kinder and gentler" day, summer had only a few easy-to-follow instructions: * Remember to not throw your bike down on the driveway; * Always listen for the bell announcing the arrival of Snow Cone Man; * Wear your shoes when you walk to the corner market so you don't burn your feet on the hot pavement...
- Richland Honors (Features ~ 05/24/04)
- GOLFING FOR A GOOD CAUSE (High School Sports ~ 05/24/04)
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One million dollar grant
(Local News ~ 05/25/04)
City receives check to help ensure new jobs
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Local workers join colleagues on strike; possible settlement reached
(Local News ~ 05/25/04)
It isn't about money and it isn't about added benefits; but about principal and keeping what they already have. This, according to near 20 SBC Communications employees from the Dexter and Malden area who went on strike Friday morning. As many people were headed to work Friday morning, those who had to drive down South Walnut Street in Dexter could see a mass of red shirts hovering around a sign-covered table. The signs read "CWA (Communications Workers of America) on strike against SBC"...
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Walter Joseph
(Obituary ~ 05/25/04)
Walter Joseph, son of the late Charles Edgar Joseph and Lula Allstun Joseph, was born on April 2, 1918, in Stoddard County and died in the Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dexter on Saturday, May 22, 2004, at the age of 86. Mr. Joseph was of the Protestant faith, a retired farm laborer and a resident of Dexter...
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Marion "Peggy" Stoll
(Obituary ~ 05/25/04)
Marion "Peggy" Stoll, daughter of the late Edward S. Rogers and Anna Mae Gibson Rogers, was born on June 7, 1911, at Lyons, Kan., and died in the Missouri Southern Healthcare at Dexter on Monday, May 24, 2004, at the age of 92. Mrs. Stoll was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dexter, bookkeeper at Dexter High School for 18 years, secretary for Dexter Board of Education, and a resident of Dexter...
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Dollie Jones Jenkins
(Obituary ~ 05/25/04)
Dollie Jones Jenkins, daughter of the late John Harry Clark and Mary Jane Husk Clark Finley, was born Aug. 11, 1918, at Vanduser and died in her residence at Dexter on Friday, May 22, 2004, at the age of 85. Mrs. Jenkins was a member of the Gospel Assembly Church in Dexter, a retired seamstress for Inland Shoe Company, and a resident of Dexter...
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Hubert Dale Hudgens, Jr.
(Obituary ~ 05/25/04)
Hubert Dale Hudgens, Jr., son of Hubert Dale Hudgens, Sr., and Debra Bagy Hale, was born at Dexter on Dec. 14, 1975, and died in Dexter on Friday, May 21, 2004, as a result of injuries received in a home accident. Mr. Hudgens had spent most of his life in the Dexter community. He had worked as a machine operator for Good Humor Ice Cream in Sikeston for the past four years. He was a 1994 graduate of Bloomfield High School and a graduate of Lynn Tech College...
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Billy J. Walpole
(Obituary ~ 05/25/04)
Billy J. Walpole, son of Larry and Mary Cowgur Walpole, was born Aug. 21, 1972, at Kissimmee, Fla., and died at his home in Dexter on Friday, May 21, 2004, as a result of injuries received in an accident. Mr. Walpole had spent most of his life in the Bloomfield community but had lived in Dexter the past three years. He was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Morehouse and was employed at Good Humor Ice Cream in Sikeston...
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Lady 'Cats headed to state track competition
(High School Sports ~ 05/25/04)
PERRYVILLE - Keeping right on track, beginning in the winter sports season, Dexter High School will be represented in yet another Missouri State High School Activities Association State Championship event. Four Lady Bearcats will compete in four different events, trying to bring home a 2004 state title...
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Addition of turn lanes to Grant proposed to board
(Local News ~ 05/26/04)
The school year may be over, but at its meeting Monday night the Dexter Board of Education still had plenty of business to take care of. One item on the agenda concerned a proposed widening of Grant Street in front of the school complex in order to construct a turning lane to ease traffic congestion...
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DHS Choir invited to festival; board to consider request
(Local News ~ 05/26/04)
While more routine business took up much of the time at Monday night's Dexter school board meeting, the discussion was dominated by a rather unique issue. High school Choir Director MaryRuth Boone went before the board requesting approval for a trip to Gloucester, England for members of the high school choir. The choir has been invited to perform at a choral festival there in February...
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Cell phone tech
(Local News ~ 05/26/04)
New technology can pose some problems for 911 services
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100 miles of sales
(Local News ~ 05/26/04)
Bargain hunters won't have to search long for treasurers this weekend during annual sale
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Miles for Meals
(Local News ~ 05/26/04)
A large group of people decided to take a walk around Dexter's West Park Saturday Afternoon. The walk was to benefit the "Miles for Meals" program, which is designed to help the Dexter Nutrition Center. Nutrition Center Director Pam Trammel said this year set a new record for the fundraiser locally as $4,192 were collected...
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Joesph W. "Joe" Howard
(Obituary ~ 05/26/04)
Joseph W. "Joe" Howard, a resident of Joyce Lane in Dexter, died Wednesday, May 25, 2004, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter.
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Barney B. Dixon
(Obituary ~ 05/26/04)
Barney B. Dixon, a resident of Essex, died on Wednesday, May 25, 2004, at the Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau at the age of 60. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter...
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Doris M. Davis
(Obituary ~ 05/26/04)
Doris M. Davis, 86, daughter of the late James Walter Ponder and Myrtle Lenore Hill Ponder, was born Jan. 22, 1918, at Desloge and died Friday, May 21, 2004, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Bloomfield...
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Kruse bakes pies to fight for
(Features ~ 05/26/04)
Ninety-three-year-old Irene Kruse has been baking pies a long time, and she admits that she's never had to take one home from a church supper. In fact, her pies are so much in demand that they sometimes cause a bit of a ruckus. "Lehman Godwin once told me that he never could get to the desserts in time to get a piece of one of my pies," Irene confides. "He even tried to talk my son-in-law out of a piece of my pie, and it didn't work!"...
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Bring on the freon
(Column ~ 05/26/04)
Plain and simple, I'm a child of the technological age. There's no way to get around it. I've been exposed to it all my life, and it has spoiled me to no end. I often fancy myself as someone who could live without my creature comforts, making myself believe that I could make it without all those things that supposedly make life so much easier...
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A LADY CAT ON THE MOVE!!!
(High School Sports ~ 05/26/04)
Dexter's Natalie Hayes comes down the final stretch in the 400m dash on Saturday. Hayes took third in the event to qualify for this weekend's state track meet.
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PARK IMPROVEMENTS
(Local News ~ 05/26/04)
ArvinMeritor awarded $2,000 to the Dexter Parks and Recreation Department for the creation of a rest area in West Park Tuesday. Pictured are (from left) Tom Frazier, operations manager at ArvinMeritor; Lawson Metcalf, director of the Parks and Recreation Department; and Bobby Ward, human resources manager at ArvinMeritor. ...
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Charges filed against former county employee
(Local News ~ 05/27/04)
BLOOMFIELD -- After more than a month of waiting, Stoddard County Clerk Carla Moore can look forward to a conclusion in a case that has haunted her office since its discovery last April as Stoddard County Prosecuting Attorney Briney Welborn filed felony charges of stealing against Natalie Metcalf...
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Officials attempt to curb rumors over fatal accident
(Local News ~ 05/27/04)
The tragic deaths of two Stoddard County residents last Friday have brought grief to many people in the community. Unfortunately, they have also brought about rumors within the community concerning actions taken by the Dexter emergency response organizations; rumors, according to officials, that are false...
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Annual yard sale has far-reaching appeal
(Local News ~ 05/27/04)
Today marks the kickoff of the 100-mile yard sale, an event in which people come out to browse a string of bargains along Highway 25 from Jackson to Kennett. Since its inception six years ago, the sale has grown steadily. Organizers are expecting the biggest year ever this year, and that means an influx of money for local businesses as well as the vendors who participate in the sale...
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Military Notes
(Features ~ 05/27/04)
Air Force Master Sgt. Adam C. Johnston has been named 18th Wing Staff Agencies Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter for January - March 2004. Selection was based on the individual's exemplary duty performance, job knowledge, leadership qualities, significant self-improvement, and other specific achievements and notable accomplishments...
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People & Places
(Features ~ 05/27/04)
Rodgers family reunion May 29 ADVANCE -- There will be a family reunion for the children of Glen and Elizabeth Rodgers at the park in Advance on May 29 at 11 a.m. Friends and family are welcome. Country music and dance this Saturday at Wappapello WAPPAPELLO -- This Saturday will feature "Sound Connection" and Lee and Larry Hufford at the Wappapello Civic Center. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Cost is $3 per person and $5 per couple. For more information, contact Viva Davis at (573) 222-8853...
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Caruthersville advances to quarterfinal round
(High School Sports ~ 05/27/04)
BENTON, Mo. -- The Kelly Hawks never got airborne in an 8-5 sectional loss to Caruthersville on Wednesday. Caruthersville (14-5), the Class 2 District 1 champion, jumped to an early lead and held on to eliminate Kelly (11-9) from the state baseball tournament...
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IN THE UPPER DECK
(Local News ~ 05/27/04)
Will Burg and his fellow crewmates of CBS Constructors of McCook, Neb., install the new fence along the south end of the new upper deck bleachers at Charles Bland Stadium at Dexter High School. The crew has been working all week on installing new bleachers in the upper deck at the stadium, replacing the old wooden flooring and seats. Weather permitting, the work will be completed Thursday...
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Elmer R.L. Raymond
(Obituary ~ 05/27/04)
Elmer R.L. Raymond, 71, of Gosnell, Ark., and formerly of Bernie, died Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Blytheville. Born June 24, 1932, in Scott County, the son of Ernest Rodney and Lillie Beatrice Raymond, he had been a resident of Gosnell for the past year. He was a farm worker and was affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints...
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Elder Barney Dixon
(Obituary ~ 05/27/04)
Elder Barney Dixon, son of the late Shorty Dixon and Lily Dixon, was born on Sept. 2, 1943, at Jacksonville, Fla., and died in the Southeast Missouri Hospital at Cape Girardeau on Wednesday, May 25, 2004, at the age of 60. Elder Dixon was the minister of the Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ at Circle City and the founder of Haiti Missions for Apostolic Church International, had done mission work in Honduras and Tonga; was an ordained minister serving churches in Eastman, Ga., Clellum, Wash., and Queets Indian Reservation at Queets, Wash., and Moberly; was the owner of Express Courier Service serving banks in Dexter, Sikeston, Caruthersville, and Portageville; a veteran of the United States Army; and a resident of Essex.. ...
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Rotary Scholarships
(Local News ~ 05/27/04)
Dexter Rotary Club President Phil LeBeau (right) awarded Rotary scholarships to two 2004 Dexter High School graduates Tuesday. Both will receive $750 to attend the college of their choice. Jessica Moore (left) will attend Murray State University and Brittany Ward (center) will attend the University of Missouri at St. Louis. Both are members of Dexter Rotary Interact...
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THE FUTURE OF MEDICINE
(Features ~ 05/27/04)
The Regional Healthcare Foundation and the Hospital Auxiliary of Dexter recently held their Scholarship Tea for this year's scholarship recipients. Seven scholarships were awarded to area students persuing a career in the medical field. Pictured (back row, from left) are Ponna Mahan, Regional Healthcare Foundation, George Cox, Auxiliary Scholarship Committee; Angela Campbell, Puxico High School; Amanda Hopkins, Bernie High School; McKenna Hicks, Bloomfield High School; Ben Smith, Dexter High School; John Ringer, Regional Healthcare Foundation; Marie Quinn, Auxiliary Scholarship Committee. ...
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Questions of etiquette in a new place
(Column ~ 05/27/04)
My new apartment and new job have raised a few etiquette questions of late. Before now, I've never had access to a hot tub or used elevators every day. First, the hot tub. It seats seven and is near my apartment, making it convenient for a little after-work dip now and again, just to wind down. I always look out my window to make sure nobody is in there first, because hot tubs have a certain reputation, and I don't want to walk up on that, if you get my drift...
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Oran hammers North Pemiscot, 14-1
(High School Sports ~ 05/27/04)
ORAN, Mo. -- While much of Southeast Missouri was dampened by rain and threatened by funnel clouds, the sky was clear and the sun was out for Oran's sectional baseball matchup with North Pemiscot on Wednesday afternoon. Like the weather, the outlook was clear for the Eagles. Oran (21-3) set the tone early with four first-inning runs and added 10 more from there in a 14-1 five-inning rout...
- A little golf, volleyball and hard work (High School Sports ~ 05/27/04)
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Weekend marks start of summer; caution urged
(Local News ~ 05/28/04)
Memorial Day weekend is the first big holiday weekend of the year where people gather for grilling, fishing, camping and enjoying the weather. But, disaster can strike at any time; even on holidays. Dexter Fire Chief Al Banken remembers one Memorial Day in particular several years ago when Wal Mart burned to the ground...
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Recreation and remembrances
(Local News ~ 05/28/04)
Memorial Day weekend is classically known as the unofficial start to summer, when loads of people take to the roads to find recreation opportunities or to just visit with their families. With gas prices approaching $2 per gallon, the cost of traveling to far-away destinations has grown considerably this summer...
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Joseph W. "Joe" Howard
(Obituary ~ 05/28/04)
Joseph W. "Joe" Howard, son of the late Charles Wesley and Octie Vandora May Howard, was born in Essex on Nov. 3, 1944, and died at his home in Dexter on Tuesday, May 25, 2004, at the age of 59. Mr. Howard had lived in Dexter most of his life. He was a Baptist and had served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1963-1970. He was a Sergeant and served in Vietnam. He was a member of the VFW, the Elks Lodge, the N.A.F.C., and the N.A.H.C...
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A pack-rat paradise
(Column ~ 05/28/04)
W are preparing for the yard sale of all yard sales - the five-day 100 Mile Yard Sale on Highway 25 that is scheduled to run from May 27-31. We have decided (heavy on the we stuff) that it is time to let some things go. After all, 50 years of keeping things that we don't even remember we have, should make it easy for us to let them go. Right? You be the judge...
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