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New Madrid County R-1 School Board seeks public's input as superintendent search begins
(Local News ~ 10/02/15)
NEW MADRID - Parents and community members can add their input on what qualities they expect from the next New Madrid County R-1 superintendent. With the announcement by Dr. Cynthia Sharp Amick of her retirement from the superintendent's position at the end of the 2015-16 school year, the R-1 School Board is taking advantage of a service offered by the Missouri School Boards Association to find her replacement, according to Ryan Eddy, president of the board...
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"God's Heavenly Messengers"
(Column ~ 10/02/15)
"Praise him, all his angels, praise him, all his heavenly hosts... Let them praise the name of the Lord, for he commanded and they were created." --Psalm 148:2 & 5 There has always been a great deal of interest in angels; some of it good, and some of it not so good. ...
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Sikeston surgeon, two nurses treat patients on mission to Africa
(Local News ~ 10/02/15)
SIKESTON -- A Sikeston surgeon and two nurses went back to the basics when they recently traveled to Africa on a medical mission, and their experience proved key in providing care to the residents in need. Dr. Ly Phan, general surgeon; Tressa Neely, certified nurse anesthetist; and Roberta Merryman, registered nurse, all employees of Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, traveled in late August to the African community of Migori, Kenya. ...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Dock leads Kelly past Notre Dame, Sikeston soccer ties on the road
(High School Sports ~ 10/02/15)
sports@standard-democrat.com BENTON -- Alexis Dock struck out eight and hit a home run during Kelly's home win over Notre Dame Thursday. Dock went 3 for 3 at the plate with two RBIs. The senior hit a solo home run in the third inning to give the Lady Hawks (14-9) a 3-1 advantage. She also pitched a complete game giving up one earned run with five hits and three walks...
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10 Things to Know for Today
(Local News ~ 10/02/15)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. WHAT A WITNESS SAYS OREGON GUNMAN SAID Chris Harper Mercer, who opened fire at rural Umpqua Community College, asked his victims their religion before shooting, killing nine...
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Junior Miss Sikeston
(Local News ~ 10/02/15)
Grace Foust (center) was crowned Junior Miss Sikeston at Thursday night's Cotton Carnival. She is the daughter of Tim and Lora Foust. Named first runner-up was Paige Crumpecker (right), the daughter of Scott and Becky Crumpecker. Ashley Gilman (left), the daughter of Denise and Rob Murphy and Kenny Gilman, was selected third runner-up. The Miss Cotton Carnival will be selected in a pageant beginning at 1:30 p.m. Saturday with Miss Sikeston chosen in a pageant at 8 p.m. Saturday...
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Gertie Nowell
(Obituary ~ 10/02/15)
PORTAGEVILLE -- Gertie Nowell, 95, died Oct. 1, 2015, at Pemiscot Memorial Health System in Hayti. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Lindol Stewart
(Obituary ~ 10/02/15)
PORTAGEVILLE -- Lindol LaRay Stewart, 77, died Oct. 1, 2015, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Gary Gream
(Obituary ~ 10/02/15)
LILBOURN -- Gary E. Gream, 71, died Aug. 23, 2015, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Royce Gates
(Obituary ~ 10/02/15)
SIKESTON -- Royce Gates, 83, died Sept. 30, 2015, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
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Workshop aims to preserve the art of playing the organ
(Local News ~ 10/02/15)
leonnah@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Playing the console organ is increasingly becoming a lost art in area churches, which is why a Sikeston native will offer a workshop on how to play the instrument. "The organ is the king of instruments," said Harry Howard, who is the organist for First United Methodist Church in Sikeston. "It has the most power and is the most versatile of any other instrument."...
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SPEAKOUT (471-6636)
(Opinion ~ 10/02/15)
Your "right to work" is a misnomer used by the GOP to break unions. It saddens me to see so much misinformation, misdirection done by those who do not know what they are talking about and worse still, by those who do know exactly what they are talking about. Thank God for Nixon, a Democrat!...
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Oktoberfest returns on Oct. 10 with Homebrew Contest added
(Local News ~ 10/02/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- There's less than a week left before Oktoberfest but still time to enter the latest addition to the event: the Homebrew Contest. The 2015 Sikeston Jaycee and Woods Quick Check Oktoberfest is set to take place from 3 p.m. until midnight Oct. 10 at the Jaycee Rodeo Grounds, 1308 N. Ingram Road...
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