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Ellington rallies to their aid Families learn rabies shots costly
(Local News ~ 01/13/12)
By SARABETH WALLER Staff Writer Two Ellington, Mo., families are facing more than $10,000 in medical bills after exposure to rabies. The exposure occurred when a rabid skunk attacked Jean Goldsborough's dogs on the morning of Dec. 14. "Our mama dog was chained up and the skunk came and got past mama dog into the doghouse," Goldsborough, 39, said. "It killed a puppy, hurt another puppy and sprayed."...
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Frish resigns as D-town director
(Local News ~ 01/13/12)
By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor Tracy Frish, executive director of Downtown Poplar Bluff, Inc. for two years, has submitted her resignation, effective Feb. 1. "I want to get back closer to my children and four granddaughters," said Frish, who returned to Poplar Bluff from the Washington, D.C., area. She grew up in Poplar Bluff and her father, Richard Frish, was one of the original teachers at Three Rivers College...
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Transportation district petition filed
(Local News ~ 01/13/12)
By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor A petition leading to the creation of a Poplar Bluff Regional Transportation Development District has been filed in Butler County Circuit Court. If the district's creation is approved by the commercial property owners within the district, the design and construction of seven road improvement projects will be accelerated so the city will be ready for expected new retailers, according to City Manager Doug Bagby. ...
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Pot suspect surrenders
(Local News ~ 01/13/12)
By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH Associate Editor A Poplar Bluff, Mo., man turned himself in Thursday afternoon after being charged earlier in the day with possessing more than 7 pounds of suspected marijuana with intentions of distributing it. Billy Dean Williams Jr., 32, of the 600 block of Eighth Street was arrested at 4:34 p.m. at the Poplar Bluff Police Department on a warrant for the Class B felony of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute...
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Dexter soil office is closing
(Local News ~ 01/13/12)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer Officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture say the loss of a Natural Resource Conservation Office in Dexter, Mo., will not mean a loss of any services farmers and others have come to rely upon. USDA will close the three-employee office, which handles soil surveying and mapping, by the end of September as part of $150 million in cost savings measures, said Matt Herrick, a communications coordinator based in Washington, D.C...
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Grassham files for TRC bd.
(Local News ~ 01/13/12)
By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor A second candidate has filed for the Sub-District 2 seat on the Three Rivers College Board. Incumbent Randy Grassham filed Thursday to run against Rocky Kingree, who had filed earlier. Grassham, a Van Buren, Mo., businessman, was appointed to the board following the death of his father, James Grassham. In 2010, Grassham was elected to serve the remaining two years of his father's unexpired term...
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Habitat opens a surplus store
(Local News ~ 01/13/12)
By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor Poplar Bluff Habitat for Humanity has opened a Surplus Store in the recently renovated building at 415 Vine St. "This store is one of the ways to get more money coming in so we can build more houses," secretary Gerry Vandervort said. "For two years, we have been interested in having a surplus store for fundraising."...
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Frish resigns as D-town director
(Local News ~ 01/13/12)
By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor Tracy Frish, executive director of Downtown Poplar Bluff, Inc. for two years, has submitted her resignation, effective Feb. 1. "I want to get back closer to my children and four granddaughters," said Frish, who returned to Poplar Bluff from the Washington, D.C., area. She grew up in Poplar Bluff and her father, Richard Frish, was one of the original teachers at Three Rivers College...
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Dexter soil office is closing
(Local News ~ 01/13/12)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer Officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture say the loss of a Natural Resource Conservation Office in Dexter, Mo., will not mean a loss of any services farmers and others have come to rely upon. USDA will close the three-employee office, which handles soil surveying and mapping, by the end of September as part of $150 million in cost savings measures, said Matt Herrick, a communications coordinator based in Washington, D.C...
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Wappapello's winter crappie fishing can be terrific
(Outdoors ~ 01/13/12)
By JOHN PRATT Mo. Dept. of Conservation As most of the hunting seasons are winding down, fishing seems to be catching more people's interest. Crappie fishing is of particular interest to Lake Wappapello anglers in recent days. So, the natural question is about whether the fish are biting. Well, that depends on which day you are talking about and the fisherman you are talking to...
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Young deer hunters add to harvest record
(Outdoors ~ 01/13/12)
By PAUL DAVIS Outdoors Editor Young deer hunters in Missouri killed 2,178 deer during the final portion of their special season Jan. 7-8, adding to a harvest record they set during the first portion in early November. "That's far and away the highest late portion harvest we've had," said Missouri Department of Conservation Resource Scientist Jason Sumners, "and I think it's completely because of the weather."...
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Fast food survival skills
(Features ~ 01/13/12)
Most of us live busy lives and eat on the run. As a person always watching my weight, I know that fast food can add a lot of extra calories and fat. So how can you eat well in the drive-thru lane? First, say NO to super-size. Be sensible and enjoy the regular size food items and skip the mega meals. ...
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Duck calling contest for youth and adults at Ag Expo
(Local News ~ 01/13/12)
Ag Expo 2012 will be held Jan. 20 and 21 at the Black River Coliseum in downtown Poplar Bluff. The 26th annual Ag Expo is excited about offering the seventh year of the Duck Calling Contest which will be held for both youth and adults. There are three divisions for competition: age 14 and under; 2-man meat competition; and mainstreet calling contest. ...
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Ag Expo Beauty Pageant is Jan. 21
(Local News ~ 01/13/12)
By PHYLLIS FLANIGAN University of Missouri Extension There is still time to register for the annual Ag Expo Beauty Pageant which will be held at the 26th annual Ag Expo 2012 on Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff, Mo. The divisions include: 9:30 a.m., Baby Girl, birth to 12 months; 10 a.m., Toddler Girl, 13 to 23 months; 10:30 a.m., Petite Miss, 2 to 4 years; 11 a.m., Tiny Miss, 5 to 7 years; 11:30 a.m., Little Miss, 8 to 12 years; noon, Junior Miss, 13 to 15 years; and 12:30 p.m., Miss Ag Expo, 16 to 20 years.. ...
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Prepare to be entertained at Ag Expo
(Local News ~ 01/13/12)
By PHYLLIS FLANIGAN University of Missouri Extension In addition to all the exhibitors, contests and educational seminars at Ag Expo 2012, there will also be entertainment offered both Friday, Jan. 20 and Saturday, Jan. 21. There will be gospel, jazz and country music for your listening pleasure...
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Ag Expo2012 celebrates 26th anniversary
(Local News ~ 01/13/12)
By PHYLLIS FLANIGAN County Program Director Jan. 20 and 21 will mark the 26th anniversary of the Heartland Agriculture and Natural Resources Expo (Ag Expo), which will be held at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Ag Expo has continued to grow and add new events during the past 25 years under the direction of the Butler County University of Missouri Extension Council and the Ag Club of Three Rivers College...
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Ag Photography Contest to be Held at Ag Expo
(Local News ~ 01/13/12)
An agricultural photography contest will be held at Ag Expo 2012 on Friday, Jan. 20 and Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff, Mo. The contest is open to everyone and all entries must relate to agriculture in some way. Entries must be 5 x 7 or 8 x 10, framed and ready to stand. ...
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TRC AG Club works behind the scenes
(Local News ~ 01/13/12)
While enjoying Ag Expo 2012, think of the Three Rivers College Agriculture Club members who did much of the work in preparing the exhibit area. The TRC Ag Club is the co-sponsor of the expo along with the Butler County University of Missouri Extension Council. It has been a 26-year partnership which has benefited both organizations and the community...
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Expo offers new activities for children
(Local News ~ 01/13/12)
New for kids this year will be the Safety Station Scavenger Hunt. This hunt will take place both Friday and Saturday. Several stations will be located around the coliseum vendor floor that will provide children educational demonstrations or information for use on the farm or out in nature. ...
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Baking contest at Ag Expo
(Local News ~ 01/13/12)
By PHYLLIS FLANIGAN University of Missouri Extension A home baking contest will be offered at Ag Expo on Friday, Jan. 20 and Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Black River Coliseum in downtown Poplar Bluff, Mo. Bakers may enter their goods any time between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday. Judging will be held on Saturday morning and exhibits must be left in place until 2:00 p.m...
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Kids gardening adventure is Jan. 21
(Local News ~ 01/13/12)
Bring your children to the Ag Expo on Saturday, Jan. 21 anytime from 9 a.m. until noon to experience Garden Adventures for Kids. This hands-on event will be held by the Poplar Bluff Master Gardeners in the upstairs foyer of the Black River Coliseum. ...
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Plenty of offense as Puxico tops Tigers
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/12)
NEELYVILLE -- Eight different players on the floor reached double figures in scoring Thursday night as the Puxico Indians rolled to a 97-83 victory on the road over Neelyville. The Tigers led by three at halftime before the Indians turned it up in the second half...
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Dexter presses Neelyville
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/12)
DEXTER -- The Dexter Lady Bearcats got their defense going early and the offense followed. The Lady Bearcats used a strong press and jumped out to a big lead over Neelyville before cruising to a 73-27 win at the Bearcat Event Center. "I thought defensively we did a really good job tonight," Dexter coach Chad Allen said. "Last time we played them, in the Christmas tournament, we gave up quite a few more points...
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Run to start half lifts TRC
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/12)
By ALEX ABATE Sports Writer ULLIN, Ill. -- The Three Rivers Lady Raiders came out hard to start the second half and their results showed. Three Rivers led by one possession at halftime and pushed their lead to 20 points before holding on for an 85-74 win at Shawnee...
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The sensibilities of the Obama age
(Column ~ 01/13/12)
If you were running the Illinois Humanities Council and a famous terrorist offered to help in your fundraising drive, what would you do? If you said, "slam down the phone" or something to that effect, it just shows how remote you are from the sensibilities of the Obama age. Because, in fact, when Bernardine Dohrn and Bill Ayers offered to auction "dinner for six" at their house, the IHC cheerfully accepted...
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Thanks to a friend I don't know
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/13/12)
To the Editor, Please allow me to use your column to thank someone whose name I don't know. It was Christmas Eve. I had picked up my mother and a friend of hers earlier in the afternoon and brought them to my house for dinner. After dinner we had watched a traditional Christmas movie, and then went driving around to look at all the lights. ...
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America: A society in a nose down spiral
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/13/12)
To the Editor, I am sick and tired, of being sick and tired of the so-called people who claim I am an American and pay taxes! I have to respond to some of these ridiculous Speak Out articles that have been in the paper lately. You people really need to wake up!!! This country is on the verge of default. Half of the people in this country cannot comprehend what that means!!...
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Agee Community Club has meeting
(Community News ~ 01/13/12)
The Agee Community Club met at Ryan's on Jan. 4. Jeanie Figgins was the hostess. President Cathy Womack opened the meeting with the ladies repeating the club motto. Jacque Gallamore gave the invocation. Roll call was answered with each lady reading a list of new and improved resolutions from a page in Readers Digest...
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Counterfeit bills class at the Chamber
(Community News ~ 01/13/12)
Three Rivers College Department of Public Safety and Greater Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce will hold a fake identification and counterfeit bills identification class Wednesday, Jan. 25. The training session is designed to help local businesses detect potential fraud and prevent financial losses...
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AMVETS ladies conduct meeting
(Community News ~ 01/13/12)
AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary to Post 29 met Monday, Jan. 2, at the Post Home for dinner at 6 p.m. and the monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Chaplain Shirley Clark opened with prayer and recited the other opening ceremonies. Then, she announced she sent cards to members in honor of their birthdays and sent flowers to Ethel Johnson who has been hospitalized with a broken hip. ...
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E. Carter middle school honor roll
(Community News ~ 01/13/12)
The East Carter Middle School honor roll for the second quarter is as follows: 6th Grade: Brandi Anderson, Drew Asher, Brannon Genesis, Kehaunani Brewington, Zachary Brittain, Hunter Catlett, Montanna Clemons, Shelby Cyr, Cody Dalton, Cheyenne Fields, Eli Fuller, Brianna Glore, Maegan Hartley, Shianne Harvey, Michaelyn Hatton , Maya Henderson, Nicholi Killian, Morgan Leader, Alexis Lewis, Brooklyn Loftis, Hannah Lovette , Kaila Matthews Alyssa Moss, Clay Mullins, Baily Norman, Brittany Owen, Amber Payne, Mylina Reynolds, Adam Strahorn , Adrienne Stucker, William Swanson, Kaley Thies, Alyssa Thompson, Linda Tucker, Torre White, Drew Wilder. ...
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Drury fall Dean's List
(Community News ~ 01/13/12)
To earn a spot on the Drury University's Dean's List a student must earn a grade point average of 3.6 or greater (on a 4-point scale) while carrying a full-time course load of 12 or more semester hours. In the fall 2011 semester, the following students made the Dean's List for the evening school: Heather Bruton of Broseley, Mo., Smanatha Hedrick of Ellington, Mo., and Paden Grant and Steve Orchard, both of Van Buren...
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Twin Rivers-Qulin honor, merit rolls
(Community News ~ 01/13/12)
The Twin Rivers-Qulin second quarter honor and merit rolls are as follows: FIFTH GRADE Emmalee Casinger, Wyatt Doser, Leanne Harris, Allen Hendrix, Kiera Williams, Jesse Johnson, Kaitlyn Lachance, Brady Leutert, Michaela Martin-Tidwell, Aaron Mittelstadt, Emily Ollis, Lindsay Rhodes, Noah Smothers, Josiah Suiter and Hayden Thomas...
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Sweetheart breakfast at Qulin center Feb. 11
(Community News ~ 01/13/12)
A Sweetheart Breakfast will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Qulin Nutrition Center. The menu will include biscuits/gravy, sausage, sliced ham, scrambled eggs, muffins, fresh fruit, coffee, milk and juice. Cost of the meal is $5...
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TRC enrollment at Dexter hits 300
(Community News ~ 01/13/12)
DEXTER, Mo. - Enrollment at the Three Rivers College Center at Dexter crossed the 300 mark late in the afternoon on Tuesday. "People are hearing about the college," said center coordinator Bill Hampton. "It seems like everyone wants to further their education for the possibility of a better job and a better living."...
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Twin Rivers-Fisk honor, merit rolls
(Community News ~ 01/13/12)
The Twin Rivers Fisk Elementary honor and merit rolls are as follows: HONOR ROLL 1ST GRADE: Jaysa Austin, Dawson Belt, Jacob Chronister, Jena Conner, Seth German, Taylor Hanley, Colton Hargraves, Clara Honeycutt, Makayla Jackson, Richard McRoy, Colton Murray, Mason Parson , Kaytlin Price, Sierra Rommel, Logan Smith, SidneyTalley, Price Thurman, Warren Thurman, Layne Trice, Kayle Varnadore and Brier Walton...
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Henry Isaac Allen
(Births ~ 01/13/12)
Michael and Heather Allen of Harviell, Mo., have chosen the name Henry Isaac Allen for their 7-pound, 8-ounce son born at 1:14 p.m., on Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Grandparents are Rickey and Serena Gower of Poplar Bluff, Mo., Mike and Pam Allen of Fredericktown, Mo., and Helen Chrisman of Farmington, N.Y...
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Brylee Erica Koonkongzurp
(Births ~ 01/13/12)
Eric Koonkongzurp and Kim Armes of Poplar Bluff, Mo., have chosen the name Brylee Erica Koonkongzurp for their 7-pound, 5-ounce daughter born at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, 2011, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was 20.5 inches long. Grandparents include Elmer and Verna Sparkman of Poplar Bluff and Sherley Teague of Fisk...
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Jim Snider
(Obituary ~ 01/13/12)
Jim Snider VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Jim Snider, 78, of Van Buren, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, at Riverways Manor Nursing Home in Van Buren. Funeral arrangements are pending with McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren.
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Betty Johnson
(Obituary ~ 01/13/12)
Betty Johnson VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Berry Marie Johnson, 48, of the Wilderness Community near Fremont, Mo., died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, at her residence. She had lived in the Wilderness Community since moving from Bloomsdale, Mo., a year and a half ago. ...
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Linda Rousan
(Obituary ~ 01/13/12)
Linda Rousan Linda S. Rousan, 64, of Ellsinore, Mo., died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
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Paul
(Obituary ~ 01/13/12)
Paul Schuerenberg Sr. SIKESTON, Mo. -- Paul Mitchell Schuerenberg Sr., 94, of Gray Ridge, Mo., died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Born Sept. 26, 1917, in Kewanee, Mo., he was a self-employed farmer and of the Presbyterian faith...
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Marilyn Ayers
(Obituary ~ 01/13/12)
Marilyn Ayers PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Marilyn A. Ayers, 91, of Piedmont, Mo., died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont. Funeral arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont.
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Run to start half lifts TRC
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/12)
By ALEX ABATE Sports Writer ULLIN, Ill. -- The Three Rivers Lady Raiders came out hard to start the second half and their results showed. Three Rivers led by one possession at halftime and pushed their lead to 20 points before holding on for an 85-74 win at Shawnee...
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Plenty of offense as Puxico tops Tigers
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/12)
NEELYVILLE -- Eight different players on the floor reached double figures in scoring Thursday night as the Puxico Indians rolled to a 97-83 victory on the road over Neelyville. The Tigers led by three at halftime before the Indians turned it up in the second half...
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Dexter presses Neelyville
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/12)
DEXTER -- The Dexter Lady Bearcats got their defense going early and the offense followed. The Lady Bearcats used a strong press and jumped out to a big lead over Neelyville before cruising to a 73-27 win at the Bearcat Event Center. "I thought defensively we did a really good job tonight," Dexter coach Chad Allen said. "Last time we played them, in the Christmas tournament, we gave up quite a few more points...
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The sensibilities of the Obama age
(Column ~ 01/13/12)
If you were running the Illinois Humanities Council and a famous terrorist offered to help in your fundraising drive, what would you do? If you said, "slam down the phone" or something to that effect, it just shows how remote you are from the sensibilities of the Obama age. Because, in fact, when Bernardine Dohrn and Bill Ayers offered to auction "dinner for six" at their house, the IHC cheerfully accepted...
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Twin Rivers-Fisk honor, merit rolls
(Community News ~ 01/13/12)
The Twin Rivers Fisk Elementary honor and merit rolls are as follows: HONOR ROLL 1ST GRADE: Jaysa Austin, Dawson Belt, Jacob Chronister, Jena Conner, Seth German, Taylor Hanley, Colton Hargraves, Clara Honeycutt, Makayla Jackson, Richard McRoy, Colton Murray, Mason Parson , Kaytlin Price, Sierra Rommel, Logan Smith, SidneyTalley, Price Thurman, Warren Thurman, Layne Trice, Kayle Varnadore and Brier Walton...
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Henry Isaac Allen
(Births ~ 01/13/12)
Michael and Heather Allen of Harviell, Mo., have chosen the name Henry Isaac Allen for their 7-pound, 8-ounce son born at 1:14 p.m., on Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Grandparents are Rickey and Serena Gower of Poplar Bluff, Mo., Mike and Pam Allen of Fredericktown, Mo., and Helen Chrisman of Farmington, N.Y...
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Brylee Erica Koonkongzurp
(Births ~ 01/13/12)
Eric Koonkongzurp and Kim Armes of Poplar Bluff, Mo., have chosen the name Brylee Erica Koonkongzurp for their 7-pound, 5-ounce daughter born at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, 2011, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was 20.5 inches long. Grandparents include Elmer and Verna Sparkman of Poplar Bluff and Sherley Teague of Fisk...
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Jim Snider
(Obituary ~ 01/13/12)
Jim Snider VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Jim Snider, 78, of Van Buren, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, at Riverways Manor Nursing Home in Van Buren. Funeral arrangements are pending with McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren.
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Betty Johnson
(Obituary ~ 01/13/12)
Betty Johnson VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Berry Marie Johnson, 48, of the Wilderness Community near Fremont, Mo., died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, at her residence. She had lived in the Wilderness Community since moving from Bloomsdale, Mo., a year and a half ago. ...
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TRC enrollment at Dexter hits 300
(Community News ~ 01/13/12)
DEXTER, Mo. - Enrollment at the Three Rivers College Center at Dexter crossed the 300 mark late in the afternoon on Tuesday. "People are hearing about the college," said center coordinator Bill Hampton. "It seems like everyone wants to further their education for the possibility of a better job and a better living."...
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Sweetheart breakfast at Qulin center Feb. 11
(Community News ~ 01/13/12)
A Sweetheart Breakfast will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Qulin Nutrition Center. The menu will include biscuits/gravy, sausage, sliced ham, scrambled eggs, muffins, fresh fruit, coffee, milk and juice. Cost of the meal is $5...
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Twin Rivers-Qulin honor, merit rolls
(Community News ~ 01/13/12)
The Twin Rivers-Qulin second quarter honor and merit rolls are as follows: FIFTH GRADE Emmalee Casinger, Wyatt Doser, Leanne Harris, Allen Hendrix, Kiera Williams, Jesse Johnson, Kaitlyn Lachance, Brady Leutert, Michaela Martin-Tidwell, Aaron Mittelstadt, Emily Ollis, Lindsay Rhodes, Noah Smothers, Josiah Suiter and Hayden Thomas...
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E. Carter middle school honor roll
(Community News ~ 01/13/12)
The East Carter Middle School honor roll for the second quarter is as follows: 6th Grade: Brandi Anderson, Drew Asher, Brannon Genesis, Kehaunani Brewington, Zachary Brittain, Hunter Catlett, Montanna Clemons, Shelby Cyr, Cody Dalton, Cheyenne Fields, Eli Fuller, Brianna Glore, Maegan Hartley, Shianne Harvey, Michaelyn Hatton , Maya Henderson, Nicholi Killian, Morgan Leader, Alexis Lewis, Brooklyn Loftis, Hannah Lovette , Kaila Matthews Alyssa Moss, Clay Mullins, Baily Norman, Brittany Owen, Amber Payne, Mylina Reynolds, Adam Strahorn , Adrienne Stucker, William Swanson, Kaley Thies, Alyssa Thompson, Linda Tucker, Torre White, Drew Wilder. ...
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Drury fall Dean's List
(Community News ~ 01/13/12)
To earn a spot on the Drury University's Dean's List a student must earn a grade point average of 3.6 or greater (on a 4-point scale) while carrying a full-time course load of 12 or more semester hours. In the fall 2011 semester, the following students made the Dean's List for the evening school: Heather Bruton of Broseley, Mo., Smanatha Hedrick of Ellington, Mo., and Paden Grant and Steve Orchard, both of Van Buren...
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AMVETS ladies conduct meeting
(Community News ~ 01/13/12)
AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary to Post 29 met Monday, Jan. 2, at the Post Home for dinner at 6 p.m. and the monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Chaplain Shirley Clark opened with prayer and recited the other opening ceremonies. Then, she announced she sent cards to members in honor of their birthdays and sent flowers to Ethel Johnson who has been hospitalized with a broken hip. ...
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Agee Community Club has meeting
(Community News ~ 01/13/12)
The Agee Community Club met at Ryan's on Jan. 4. Jeanie Figgins was the hostess. President Cathy Womack opened the meeting with the ladies repeating the club motto. Jacque Gallamore gave the invocation. Roll call was answered with each lady reading a list of new and improved resolutions from a page in Readers Digest...
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Thanks to a friend I don't know
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/13/12)
To the Editor, Please allow me to use your column to thank someone whose name I don't know. It was Christmas Eve. I had picked up my mother and a friend of hers earlier in the afternoon and brought them to my house for dinner. After dinner we had watched a traditional Christmas movie, and then went driving around to look at all the lights. ...
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Paul
(Obituary ~ 01/13/12)
Paul Schuerenberg Sr. SIKESTON, Mo. -- Paul Mitchell Schuerenberg Sr., 94, of Gray Ridge, Mo., died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Born Sept. 26, 1917, in Kewanee, Mo., he was a self-employed farmer and of the Presbyterian faith...
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