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Malden's gassing of dogs attacked
(Local News ~ 11/28/11)
By COURTNEY LUKE SEMO News Service MALDEN, Mo. -- Some people in this Southeast Missouri town are pushing the city government to stop using a gas chamber to euthanize animals at the pound. Dogs and the means of euthanizing them were a major focus at a recent city council meeting...
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Math Counts
(Local News ~ 11/28/11)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer The goal when a local organization decided this year to hold a districtwide math competition for Poplar Bluff fourth graders was to generate excitement for a subject adults and children alike are not overly enthusiastic about...
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Naylor school out another day
(Local News ~ 11/28/11)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer Fall and Thanksgiving break for students at Naylor School District has been extended again as workers continue to repair plumbing problems at the high school. Superintendent Sherry Burns said this morning classes should resume Tuesday...
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Math Counts
(Local News ~ 11/28/11)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer The goal when a local organization decided this year to hold a districtwide math competition for Poplar Bluff fourth graders was to generate excitement for a subject adults and children alike are not overly enthusiastic about...
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Naylor school out another day
(Local News ~ 11/28/11)
By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer Fall and Thanksgiving break for students at Naylor School District has been extended again as workers continue to repair plumbing problems at the high school. Superintendent Sherry Burns said this morning classes should resume Tuesday...
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Clarkton bounces back over Ellington
(High School Sports ~ 11/28/11)
VAN BUREN -- A day after losing by eight points, the Clarkton Reindeer offense exploded as they topped Ellington 91-72 Saturday in the second day of the Current River Challenge. Clarkton led by just two points after the first quarter before out-scoring Ellington, 32-14, in the second...
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Former Cape Central player now a Harlem Globetrotter
(High School Sports ~ 11/28/11)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Darnell Wilks made his mark for two years playing basketball in Cape Girardeau. Wilks now is making his mark on a much bigger stage as a member of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters. Wilks, who attended Central High School as a sophomore and junior, is part of the Globetrotters' 10-player rookie class that is preparing for the team's 2012 World Tour...
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Bertie Crider
(Obituary ~ 11/28/11)
Bertie Crider ADVANCE, Mo. --Bertie J. Crider, 81, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011, at the Manor in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Crider was born Sept. 21, 1930, in Pemiscot County, Mo. She had worked as an LPN at Doctors' Hospital in Poplar Bluff for 15 years. Mrs. Crider attended the Southside Assembly of God Church in Poplar Bluff...
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Charles Phelps
(Obituary ~ 11/28/11)
Charles Phelps ELLINGTON, Mo. -- Charles Elmo Phelps, 89, of Overland, Mo., died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011, at the John Cochran VA Medical Center in St. Louis, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellington, Mo.
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Fern Hill
(Obituary ~ 11/28/11)
Fern Hill Fern J. Hill, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Hill was born Feb. 1, 1939, in Poplar Bluff. She attended Agee Community Church and was a member of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Hill was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family, making crafts and going to craft shows...
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Gladys Slinkard
(Obituary ~ 11/28/11)
Gladys Slinkard Gladys Slinkard, 97, lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, Nov. 25, 2011. Mrs. Slinkard was born Dec. 24, 1913. She was of the Baptist faith and was baptized in the Black River. Mrs. Slinkard retired as a vamper from the Florsheim Shoe Factory. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, crocheting and cooking...
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Patricia Baker
(Obituary ~ 11/28/11)
Patricia Baker PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Patricia R. Baker, 79, of Bowling Green, Mo., died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, at her residence. Mrs. Baker was born Oct. 18, 1932, in Parma, Mo. She lived in Bowling Green for many years and was a retired bookkeeper for Autos of Europe in St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Baker had attended the Curryville Presbyterian Church in Curryville, Mo...
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LaVonia Parks
(Obituary ~ 11/28/11)
LaVonia Parks LESTERVILLE, Mo. -- LaVonia T. Parks, 89, of Lesterville, Mo., died Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, at her residence. Mrs. Parks was born Dec. 25, 1921, in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was a former Eastern Star member and a homemaker. Mrs. Parks enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren...
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Ruby Botkin
(Obituary ~ 11/28/11)
Ruby Botkin ELLINGTON, Mo. -- Ruby Z. Botkin, 92, of Harrisonville, Mo., died Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, at the Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Mrs. Botkin was born Nov. 25, 1919, in Chaonia, Mo. She formerly lived in Centerville, Mo., and was a member of the Centerville Baptist Church. Mrs. Botkin had worked as a secretary for Selective Service and retired as the Centerville City Clerk. She enjoyed sewing, attending church, gardening, canning and taking care of her home...
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Clarkton bounces back over Ellington
(High School Sports ~ 11/28/11)
VAN BUREN -- A day after losing by eight points, the Clarkton Reindeer offense exploded as they topped Ellington 91-72 Saturday in the second day of the Current River Challenge. Clarkton led by just two points after the first quarter before out-scoring Ellington, 32-14, in the second...
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Patricia Baker
(Obituary ~ 11/28/11)
Patricia Baker PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Patricia R. Baker, 79, of Bowling Green, Mo., died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, at her residence. Mrs. Baker was born Oct. 18, 1932, in Parma, Mo. She lived in Bowling Green for many years and was a retired bookkeeper for Autos of Europe in St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Baker had attended the Curryville Presbyterian Church in Curryville, Mo...
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LaVonia Parks
(Obituary ~ 11/28/11)
LaVonia Parks LESTERVILLE, Mo. -- LaVonia T. Parks, 89, of Lesterville, Mo., died Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, at her residence. Mrs. Parks was born Dec. 25, 1921, in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was a former Eastern Star member and a homemaker. Mrs. Parks enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren...
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Gladys Slinkard
(Obituary ~ 11/28/11)
Gladys Slinkard Gladys Slinkard, 97, lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, Nov. 25, 2011. Mrs. Slinkard was born Dec. 24, 1913. She was of the Baptist faith and was baptized in the Black River. Mrs. Slinkard retired as a vamper from the Florsheim Shoe Factory. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, crocheting and cooking...
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Fern Hill
(Obituary ~ 11/28/11)
Fern Hill Fern J. Hill, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Hill was born Feb. 1, 1939, in Poplar Bluff. She attended Agee Community Church and was a member of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Hill was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family, making crafts and going to craft shows...
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Bertie Crider
(Obituary ~ 11/28/11)
Bertie Crider ADVANCE, Mo. --Bertie J. Crider, 81, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011, at the Manor in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Crider was born Sept. 21, 1930, in Pemiscot County, Mo. She had worked as an LPN at Doctors' Hospital in Poplar Bluff for 15 years. Mrs. Crider attended the Southside Assembly of God Church in Poplar Bluff...
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Ruby Botkin
(Obituary ~ 11/28/11)
Ruby Botkin ELLINGTON, Mo. -- Ruby Z. Botkin, 92, of Harrisonville, Mo., died Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, at the Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Mrs. Botkin was born Nov. 25, 1919, in Chaonia, Mo. She formerly lived in Centerville, Mo., and was a member of the Centerville Baptist Church. Mrs. Botkin had worked as a secretary for Selective Service and retired as the Centerville City Clerk. She enjoyed sewing, attending church, gardening, canning and taking care of her home...
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