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I've Learned
(Column ~ 05/02/14)
I've learned... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person. I've learned.... That when you're in love, it shows. I've learned.... That just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day!' makes my day. I've learned.... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world......
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Grow Old, Grow Strong
(Column ~ 05/02/14)
New research from the US Geological Survey has uprooted decades of established dendrological study. Not familiar with dendrology? It is the scientific word for botanical studies related to trees. And it turns out that science has been barking up the wrong tree for some time now...
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Tough Fishing and Rising Water
(Sports Column ~ 05/02/14)
I have always felt that when fishing a tournament, or even just fishing, that my chances of having a successful day are severely decreased by beautiful weather. I know it's counterintuitive to what your "everyday fisherman" thinks, and I'm not sure if it's the high pressure that often accompanies bluebird days, or if it's just in my head, but once again this past Saturday, my theory held true. ...
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Portageville baseball team loses to Senath-Hornersville
(High School Sports ~ 05/02/14)
The Portageville Bulldogs lost a 5-4 game to Senath-Hornersville Thursday afternoon at Shumate field in Portageville. The Bulldogs are now 14-6 on the season. Above, Bryce Wallace makes a sacrifice bunt to bring home a runner. More details to come shortly. Additional pictures will be posted in a photo gallery at a later time...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Wamble tosses no-hitter during Richland's 29-3 rout over Cairo
(High School Sports ~ 05/02/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com ESSEX (SMNS) - The Richland Rebels high school baseball team put together one of its strongest performances of the season Thursday afternoon in a 29-3 victory against Cairo, Ill. Richland standout Tristan Wamble threw a no-hitter while earning a complete-game victory on the hill. Wamble struck out 13 and allowed three unearned runs...
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Kelly's Walker signs with Southwest Baptist
(High School Sports ~ 05/02/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com BENTON -- His love for running hasn't been a lifelong passion rather something that's been two years in the making. Kelly senior Trey Walker will continue his newfound love at the college level after signing a letter of intent to run track and cross country at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar...
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Sikeston prepares for Cape Central again as SEMO Conference Tournament kicks off
(High School Sports ~ 05/02/14)
sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- As the final game to be counted in the SEMO Conference Tournament seeding process, Sikeston head coach Alan Scheeter stressed the importance of last Saturday's game against Cape Central. A win, he said, would likely promise the Bulldogs a home game and at least the fourth seed in the tournament...
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Autistic Head Start Student Offers Inspiration
(Local News ~ 05/02/14)
In the current Program year, Head Start staff are privileged to serve a special little boy and his family. Landon Jones, the five year old son of LaTasha and Jody Plunkett of Wardell, Missouri, was born with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Landon and his family receive Head Start Services through the DAEOC Head Start Center housed in the formerly named Ross School at Wardell...
- Look Who's 21! Happy Birthday, Jacob! (Local News ~ 05/02/14)
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MO Youths See Fertile Future in Farming
(Local News ~ 05/02/14)
COLUMBIA, MO. - They're young, highly educated, and choosing to be farmers. This year's Future Farmers of America (FFA) Missouri state convention has just wrapped up, and the group's leaders say technology will lead the way. Abrea Mizer is president of the Missouri chapter of FFA. ...
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Prayer in song
(Local News ~ 05/02/14)
Students at The Christian Academy on South Kingshighway observed the National Day of Prayer on Thursday with song and prayer. Brian Self played his guitar and led the youngsters in song during the event. (Bob Greenlee, Staff)
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Remembering Levi
(Local News ~ 05/02/14)
Levi Collom's sister, Victoria, releases balloons during the dedication of a tree in honor of her brother at the Sikeston campus of the Southeast Missouri University Child Development Center. Three-year-old Levi died March 18, 2012, of what was ruled Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood. (Bob Greenlee, Staff)...
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Dennis Myers
(Obituary ~ 05/02/14)
SIKESTON -- Dennis Melvin Myers died May 1, 2014, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Chlora Christian
(Obituary ~ 05/02/14)
DEXTER -- Chlora Christian, 87, died April 30, 2014, at Southeast Health Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Lawrence Giasson Sr.
(Obituary ~ 05/02/14)
SIKESTON -- Lawrence Paul Giasson Sr., 74, died May 1, 2014, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Fern Cobb
(Obituary ~ 05/02/14)
SIKESTON -- Pallbearers for services held April 19 at First Christian Church for Fern Augusta Cobb, 92, who died on April 16, 2014, were: Glenn Barks, Myron Hawes, Dan Jennings, Bob McCord, R.L. Richards and Lloyd Smith. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition...
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Calvin Owen
(Obituary ~ 05/02/14)
SIKESTON -- Walter Calvin Owen, 88, died at 5:45 p.m. April 30, 2014, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Families urged to 'unplug' from screen media
(Local News ~ 05/02/14)
leonnah@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Families and communities are encouraged to un-plug in the coming days in celebration of the national "Screen-Free Week." "I take it as a challenge to turn off the TV and spend time with your family," said Brenda Freed, public health educator for Scott County Health Department in Sikeston...
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 05/02/14)
Well, I seen on the news the other night where they weren't lying about the prices of dairy and meat going up in our grocery stores. And now our house rent is going up like crazy. We're all just gonna have to put our trust in the Lord for our needs. ...
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Group helps renovate area church camp
(Local News ~ 05/02/14)
BENTON -- Mark Harpham was down on his knees. However, Harpham, president of the Missouri Campers on Mission, wasn't kneeling in prayer, he was busy cutting tile for a new floor of a dormitory at the Charleston Baptist Association Camp. Harpham and other volunteers were there on a mission -- to renovate a dormitory at the camp located on Highway 77, east of Benton...
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Sheriff: Drugs are discovered hidden inside man's body
(Local News ~ 05/02/14)
CHARLESTON - Bond is set at $100,000 for a man who attempted to sneak illegal drugs into the Mississippi County Detention Center Following his arrest on a charge of possession of a controlled substance, Kyrron Dawon Haynes, 19, of Charleston was being booked Monday night into the Detention Center...
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