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Library prepares for annual used book sale
(Local News ~ 03/20/14)
By Leonna Heuring leonnah@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- If they haven't already, now is the time for residents to once again mark Sikeston Public Library's big book sale on their calendars. Ron Eifert, assistant director of the Sikeston Public Library, said he and library staff members have been sorting through boxes of books to be used for the sale...
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Spring Fishing Gets Hot
(Community Sports ~ 03/20/14)
This past Saturday was the nicest morning I've spent on the water in a very long time, and I was not alone! A ton of anglers across the region took advantage of the weather, and while the bright sun and calm waters invigorated eager fishermen, the fish seemed to enjoy it even more!...
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Sikeston civic leader Bill Burch remembered
(Local News ~ 03/20/14)
news@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Bill Burch, businessman, civic leader, family man and friend, will be missed. Burch, 78, passed away at his home Tuesday, March 18. First Baptist Church members in Sikeston will remember Bill as a "dedicated, committed member who dearly loved the church and the community, gave of himself freely to serve in any way that he could," said David Ross, pastor of the First Baptist Church...
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94 Bulldogs Champs Honored
(High School Sports ~ 03/20/14)
The 1994 State Champs watch their Cardinal Ritter game. Last Saturday night, this team were recognized at the Mizzou Arena as the 20 year past state champs. In the picture are, not in order, Keith Russell, John Nanney, Josh Johnson, Antonio Sykes and Adrian Preyer, and with Coach Scott and Coach Bidewell...
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Something to Consider - Classroom Lesson
(Editorial ~ 03/20/14)
In September of 2005, on the first day of school, Martha Cothren, a History teacher at Robinson High School in Little Rock , did something not to be forgotten. On the first day of school, with the permission of the school superintendent, the principal and the building supervisor, she removed all of the desks in her classroom. When the first period kids entered the room they discovered that there were no desks...
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5 Arrested after Search Uncovers Drugs, Stolen Property, Cash
(Local News ~ 03/20/14)
HORNERSVILLE -- Several law enforcement agencies participated in the execution of a search warrant, Friday afternoon in Hornersville. According to Dunklin County Sheriff Bob Holder, officers from the sheriff's department searched two homes in Hornersville at approximately 2 p.m....
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Report: Funding gap hits some schools harder than others
(Local News ~ 03/20/14)
By Ruth Campbell SEMO News Service CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The Missouri Budget Project, a not-for-profit policy analysis organization, has concluded that shortchanging the state's education system is depriving students of receiving the world-class education they need to compete in today's global economy...
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Robert Lane
(Obituary ~ 03/20/14)
SIKESTON -- Robert Dennis Lane, 58, died March 19, 2014, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Civic leader Bill Burch dies at 78
(Obituary ~ 03/20/14)
SIKESTON -- Billy Morgan "Bill" Burch, 78, died March 18, 2014, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Helen Grady
(Obituary ~ 03/20/14)
SIKESTON -- Helen Grady, 79, died March 19, 2014, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Elnora Lee
(Obituary ~ 03/20/14)
CHAFFEE -- Elnora C. Lee, 100, died March 18, 2014, at the Chaffee Nursing Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Patti Bolt-Butler
(Obituary ~ 03/20/14)
WEST PLAINS -- Patti Joy Bolt-Butler, 63, formerly of Sikeston, died at 11:50 a.m. March 5, 2014. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Marisa Spears
(Obituary ~ 03/20/14)
LILBOURN -- Marisa Spears, 25, died March 16, 2014, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Jaycees announce rodeo entertainment
(Local News ~ 03/20/14)
news@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- For years, rodeo fans have been asking for it, and this year, the Sikeston Jaycees are delivering. "We're really excited to bring back bullfighting this year -- that's one thing that people have continued telling us they wanted to see," said Daniel Beck, general chair for this year's 62nd annual rodeo. The event will be Aug. 6-9 this year...
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SPEAKOUT
(Opinion ~ 03/20/14)
My question is why can't one of the very biggest chain stores in the country close their parking lot in the wee hours of the A.M. and have it completely cleared of snow for their customers, particularly their elderly patrons? Would any of these chains like to reply? Is it just money and no concern for your customers? Shame on you...
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County will provide assistance with new historical site
(Local News ~ 03/20/14)
scottw@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- In 1939, Thad Snow invited protesting sharecroppers to stay on his property. Today, Snow's granddaughter is again making land there available, this time to make sure the Missouri Sharecropper Protest isn't forgotten...
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Do it Best Corp. celebrates new Sikeston facility
(Local News ~ 03/20/14)
By David Jenkins davidj@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- On July 11, 2012, Do it Best Corp. broke ground on their new retail service center (RSC) located in Sikeston. On Thursday state government, county and city officials along with Do it Best officials, employees and the public celebrated the new RSC with a grand opening...
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Cleanup of old Dogwood School finally started
(Local News ~ 03/20/14)
scottw@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Residents of the Dogwood will soon be able to celebrate the removal of an eyesore from their community but Wyatt's residents are still no closer. "The good news is the cleanup has begun and is well underway," Carlin Bennett, presiding county commissioner, said during the Mississippi County Commission's regular weekly meeting Thursday about the rubble from the old Dogwood School...
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