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Book details decision to Breach Birds Pt. levee
(Local News ~ 07/10/12)
By JILL BOCK SEMO News Service ST. LOUIS -- Charles A. Camillo found himself a part of history in 2011 as the Mississippi River crept higher and higher, lapping at the top of the levees. As the historian for the Mississippi River Commission and the Mississippi River and Tributaries Project, there was no where else he wanted to be...
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Tickets on sale now for Peach Festival concert
(Local News ~ 07/10/12)
Tickets are on sale for the kickoff event of the Missouri Peach Fair in Campbell. Jason Michael Carroll will be the headliner for the country concert Aug. 11 to begin the weeklong event. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Campbell Community Building...
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Book details decision to Breach Birds Pt. levee
(Local News ~ 07/10/12)
By JILL BOCK SEMO News Service ST. LOUIS -- Charles A. Camillo found himself a part of history in 2011 as the Mississippi River crept higher and higher, lapping at the top of the levees. As the historian for the Mississippi River Commission and the Mississippi River and Tributaries Project, there was no where else he wanted to be...
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Tickets on sale now for Peach Festival concert
(Local News ~ 07/10/12)
Tickets are on sale for the kickoff event of the Missouri Peach Fair in Campbell. Jason Michael Carroll will be the headliner for the country concert Aug. 11 to begin the weeklong event. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Campbell Community Building...
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At Camp Arrowhead Day camp for disabled
(Local News ~ 07/10/12)
By SYD HAYMAN Staff Writer Crafts and karaoke were a few activities enjoyed by the 30 campers who attended Cape Arrowhead Day Camp for the disabled on Friday, June 29. The Cape Arrowhead, Inc. event was held at Camp SEMO at Lake Wappapello. Cape Arrowhead, Inc. is a nonprofit organization led by local attorney Jan Brown that is "dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities," Organizational Director Brook Fears said...
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New Asian immigrants now surpass Hispanics
(Local News ~ 07/10/12)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- For the first time, the influx of Asians moving to the U.S. has surpassed that of Hispanics, reflecting a slowdown in illegal immigration while American employers increase their demand for high-skilled workers. An expansive study by the Pew Research Center details what it describes as "the rise of Asian-Americans," a highly diverse and fast-growing group making up roughly 5 percent of the U.S. ...
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Crops loss reports urged
(Community News ~ 07/10/12)
Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...
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Obama on guns; straight from NRA
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/10/12)
To the Editor, After reading the Bill Cox DAR letter to the editor about our president, I decided I had better get out my information about how he stands on our right to bear arms. The one thru ten shocking bits of information is straight from the National Rifle Assoc., and they tell it like it is...
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Voters must put stop to government waste
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/10/12)
To the Editor: Our State is facing a budget crisis. Vital programs including mental health programs have been cut to the bone. Why isn't there any mention in the press about the $7 million dollars that was totally wasted on a non-binding Republican Presidential Primary in this state? Why did our representatives, Sen. ...
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Independence Day 2012
(Column ~ 07/10/12)
By OLIVER NORTH PURCELLVILLE, Va. -- As is our custom, millions of Americans celebrated Independence Day this year with family, friends and neighbors. Here in Purcellville, there was an old-fashioned parade down Main Street, followed by a barbecue, a church service to pray for our nation -- and fireworks. For many here in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia, it was also day five without electricity -- and very hot...
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Lucy Fish
(Obituary ~ 07/10/12)
Lucy Fish JONESBORO, Ark. -- Lucy Vera Fish, 96, of Jonesboro, Ark., died Sunday, July 8, 2012, in Jonesboro, Ark. Mrs. Fish was born Sept. 23, 1915, in Lynn, Ark. She was a member of Greensboro Road Church of Christ in Jonesboro for the past 11 years. She had worked as a line worker at Busman Fuse Company in St. Louis, Mo...
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Wanda Stewart
(Obituary ~ 07/10/12)
Wanda Stewart MALDEN, Mo. -- Wanda Stewart, 81, of Gideon, Mo., died Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending with Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden, Mo.
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Frankie Markem
(Obituary ~ 07/10/12)
Frankie Markem ELLINGTON, Mo. -- Franklin "Frankie" Markem, 77, of Ellington, Mo., died Monday, July 9, 2012, at Advanced Healthcare in Ellington. Mr. Markem was born Oct. 13, 1934, in Lynn, Ala. He attended Webb Creek Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Retired, he had worked as a welder at a lead company. He enjoyed taking care of his yard, flowers, gardening, riding four-wheelers, fishing and camping...
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McVey tied for 30th at Mo. Jr. Amateur
(High School Sports ~ 07/10/12)
SMITHVILLE -- Ryan McVey opened the Missouri Junior Amateur with a 6-over-par 78 at Paradise Point Golf Course to lead a group of Poplar Bluff golfers. McVey is tied for 30th, 8 strokes behind first-round leader Henry Simpson of Mission Hills, Kan. who shot a 2-under 70...
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Bill Williams
(Obituary ~ 07/10/12)
Bill Williams VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Billie Charles "Bill" Williams Sr., 80, of Van Buren, Mo., died Thursday, July 5, 2012, in Springfield, Mo. Mr. Williams was born Aug. 6, 1931, in Crystal City, Mo. He had resided in Van Buren for the past 50 years. In 1947, Mr. ...
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Aileen Morgan
(Obituary ~ 07/10/12)
Aileen Morgan Aileen Emma Morgan, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, July 9, 2012, at Westwood Hills Healthcare Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Morgan was born May 9, 1936, in Truman, Ark. She was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker. Mrs. Morgan enjoyed spending time with her family, crocheting and needlepoint...
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Lee Lawrence
(Obituary ~ 07/10/12)
Lee Lawrence MALDEN, Mo. -- Junior Lee Lawrence, 52, of Newark, Ark., died Saturday, July 7, 2012, at his sister's home in Newark. Mr. Lawrence was born Feb. 23, 1960, in St. Louis, Mo. He was formerly of Malden, Mo. Mr. Lawrence was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He attended Faith Tabernacle Church...
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Crops loss reports urged
(Community News ~ 07/10/12)
Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...
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At Camp Arrowhead Day camp for disabled
(Local News ~ 07/10/12)
By SYD HAYMAN Staff Writer Crafts and karaoke were a few activities enjoyed by the 30 campers who attended Cape Arrowhead Day Camp for the disabled on Friday, June 29. The Cape Arrowhead, Inc. event was held at Camp SEMO at Lake Wappapello. Cape Arrowhead, Inc. is a nonprofit organization led by local attorney Jan Brown that is "dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities," Organizational Director Brook Fears said...
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Obama on guns; straight from NRA
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/10/12)
To the Editor, After reading the Bill Cox DAR letter to the editor about our president, I decided I had better get out my information about how he stands on our right to bear arms. The one thru ten shocking bits of information is straight from the National Rifle Assoc., and they tell it like it is...
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Lucy Fish
(Obituary ~ 07/10/12)
Lucy Fish JONESBORO, Ark. -- Lucy Vera Fish, 96, of Jonesboro, Ark., died Sunday, July 8, 2012, in Jonesboro, Ark. Mrs. Fish was born Sept. 23, 1915, in Lynn, Ark. She was a member of Greensboro Road Church of Christ in Jonesboro for the past 11 years. She had worked as a line worker at Busman Fuse Company in St. Louis, Mo...
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Voters must put stop to government waste
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/10/12)
To the Editor: Our State is facing a budget crisis. Vital programs including mental health programs have been cut to the bone. Why isn't there any mention in the press about the $7 million dollars that was totally wasted on a non-binding Republican Presidential Primary in this state? Why did our representatives, Sen. ...
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Wanda Stewart
(Obituary ~ 07/10/12)
Wanda Stewart MALDEN, Mo. -- Wanda Stewart, 81, of Gideon, Mo., died Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending with Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden, Mo.
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Lee Lawrence
(Obituary ~ 07/10/12)
Lee Lawrence MALDEN, Mo. -- Junior Lee Lawrence, 52, of Newark, Ark., died Saturday, July 7, 2012, at his sister's home in Newark. Mr. Lawrence was born Feb. 23, 1960, in St. Louis, Mo. He was formerly of Malden, Mo. Mr. Lawrence was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He attended Faith Tabernacle Church...
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McVey tied for 30th at Mo. Jr. Amateur
(High School Sports ~ 07/10/12)
SMITHVILLE -- Ryan McVey opened the Missouri Junior Amateur with a 6-over-par 78 at Paradise Point Golf Course to lead a group of Poplar Bluff golfers. McVey is tied for 30th, 8 strokes behind first-round leader Henry Simpson of Mission Hills, Kan. who shot a 2-under 70...
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Frankie Markem
(Obituary ~ 07/10/12)
Frankie Markem ELLINGTON, Mo. -- Franklin "Frankie" Markem, 77, of Ellington, Mo., died Monday, July 9, 2012, at Advanced Healthcare in Ellington. Mr. Markem was born Oct. 13, 1934, in Lynn, Ala. He attended Webb Creek Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Retired, he had worked as a welder at a lead company. He enjoyed taking care of his yard, flowers, gardening, riding four-wheelers, fishing and camping...
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Aileen Morgan
(Obituary ~ 07/10/12)
Aileen Morgan Aileen Emma Morgan, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, July 9, 2012, at Westwood Hills Healthcare Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Morgan was born May 9, 1936, in Truman, Ark. She was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker. Mrs. Morgan enjoyed spending time with her family, crocheting and needlepoint...
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Bill Williams
(Obituary ~ 07/10/12)
Bill Williams VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Billie Charles "Bill" Williams Sr., 80, of Van Buren, Mo., died Thursday, July 5, 2012, in Springfield, Mo. Mr. Williams was born Aug. 6, 1931, in Crystal City, Mo. He had resided in Van Buren for the past 50 years. In 1947, Mr. ...
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Crops loss reports urged
(Community News ~ 07/10/12)
Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...
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Crops loss reports urged
(Community News ~ 07/10/12)
Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...
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Crops loss reports urged
(Community News ~ 07/10/12)
Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...
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Crops loss reports urged
(Community News ~ 07/10/12)
Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...
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Crops loss reports urged
(Community News ~ 07/10/12)
Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...
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Crops loss reports urged
(Community News ~ 07/10/12)
Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...
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Crops loss reports urged
(Community News ~ 07/10/12)
Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...
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Crops loss reports urged
(Community News ~ 07/10/12)
Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...
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Crops loss reports urged
(Community News ~ 07/10/12)
Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...
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Crops loss reports urged
(Community News ~ 07/10/12)
Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...
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Crops loss reports urged
(Community News ~ 07/10/12)
Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...
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Crops loss reports urged
(Community News ~ 07/10/12)
Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...
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Crops loss reports urged
(Community News ~ 07/10/12)
Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...
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