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850 Miles
(Column ~ 08/08/19)
Our nation thrives when we take power away from Washington bureaucrats and give it back to the people. That was an important theme this week as I began my annual summer visits to southern Missouri farming operations. I made stops in 12 of the 30 counties I have the honor of representing in Congress and appreciated all the farmers, business owners and their families that took time to share their personal stories and concerns about the federal government with me...
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Legislative Update
(Column ~ 08/08/19)
Helping Children with Developmental Disabilities (SB 514) An important piece of health care legislation that was recently signed into law by Gov. Mike Parson will require insurance companies to cover therapeutic care for children with disabilities. With the new law now set to go into effect, Missouri will become one of three states to require coverage for young people with physical or developmental disabilities...
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James Oliver
(Obituary ~ 08/08/19)
SIKESTON — James Anthony Oliver, 64, died July 18, 2019, at the Convalescent Center in Sikeston. Born Feb. 3, 1955, in Sara, Miss.,to the late Sammy T. Oliver and Pamelia Eckles, he was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years. ...
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Marty Reno
(Obituary ~ 08/08/19)
NEW MADRID, Mo. — Martha “Marty” Farmer Reno, 49, died July 22, 2019, at her home in New Madrid. She was born Oct. 17, 1969, in Dexter, Mo., to the late Bill and Nona Chessor Farmer. Survivors include: two sons, Dillion and Taylor B. Taylor of Sedgewickville, Mo. and Dereck B. Taylor of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; one sister, Mildred and Robert Stanley of New Madrid; and one grandchild, Leland James Taylor...
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Glenda Riley
(Obituary ~ 08/08/19)
SIKESTON — Glenda Sue Riley, 76, died July 21, 2019, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center. Born Feb. 24, 1943, in New Madrid, Mo., to the late William and Delcie (Phegley) Helms, she was a life-long resident of this area, a member of the Matthews Missionary Baptist Church and had been a personnel manager at National Lock and office manager at the Sikeston Concrete Plant...
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Anthony Sims
(Obituary ~ 08/08/19)
LILBOURN, Mo. — Anthony Sims, 63, died July 19, 2019, at his home in Lilbourn. Born Feb. 12, 1956, in Osceola, Ark., to Tommy and Ruth Dorsey Sims, he was a journeyman electrician at Associated Electric. Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. July 26 at Richards Funeral Home in New Madrid, Mo...
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Wilma Eftink
(Obituary ~ 08/08/19)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Wilma Ann Jansen Eftink, 87, died July 31, 2019, at New Madrid Living Center in New Madrid. Born Oct. 11, 1931, in Leopold, daughter of the late Mary (Holweg) Jansen and Jacob Jansen, she was member of St Eustachius Catholic Church and also served many years in Ladies of Sodality...
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Jack Gremore
(Obituary ~ 08/08/19)
VAN BUREN, Mo. — Jack E. Gremore, 88, died July 27, 2019, at his home. Born Oct. 15, 1930, in Lilbourn, son of the late W.H. and Bessie Gremore, he was a 1948 graduate of Lilbourn High School and served as a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force from Jan. ...
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Marshall Metcalf
(Obituary ~ 08/08/19)
SIKESTON — Marshall Henry Metcalf, 88, formerly of Bertrand, died Saturday, July 27, 2019, at his home in Sikeston. Born Feb. 16, 1931, in Bertrand, son of the late Lloyd and Mary Baker Metcalf, he was employed with the Missouri Department of Transportation for 31 years where he worked as shed foreman at Risco until his retirement. He also served as a Pentecostal Holiness pastor...
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Success in school is family affair
(Local News ~ 08/08/19)
OZARK, Mo. – On average, teachers are with children about seven hours a day. What about the other 17 hours? Education doesn’t just happen in the classroom. Success in school is a family affair. Parents are the most important teachers a child will ever have, said Renette Wardlow, human development specialist for University of Missouri Extension. Parental involvement will assure better grades, improve behavior and make school a more positive experience...
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Dear Dietitian
(Column ~ 08/08/19)
Dear Dietitian, As I get older, I seem to have more trouble with my weight. I know about eating healthy foods, like fruits and vegetables, and exercising, but it’s hard to do with my busy schedule. I don’t believe in fad diets that promise to help you lose weight fast. Many of those diets don’t seem healthy or logical. What is a healthy, realistic weight loss goal each month? I have recently lost 7 pounds, but I almost always seem to plateau...
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BACK TO SCHOOL
(Local News ~ 08/08/19)
Portageville Schools 2019/2020 school year will begin Friday, August 16, 2019 and will be in session all day. Open House will be in the High School Gym Thursday, August 15, from 6-7:30 pm. Students will receive their schedules at this time and be able to meet with their teachers...
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Football Practice
(High School Sports ~ 08/08/19)
Practice Starts August 12th. There will be have a players meeting at 4:30 and practice from 5-7:30. In order to practice you need to have a physical on file. If you have a physical from the 2018-2019 school year, you do not have to get a new one. If you did not get a physical last school year, you will need to have a physical before you will be allowed to practice. ...
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Jeanette Gates
(Obituary ~ 08/08/19)
NEW MADRID, Mo. — Jeanette Sanders Gates, 60, died Aug. 3, 2019, at her home in New Madrid. Born Jan. 6, 1959, in New Madrid, she was the daughter of Eddie Mae Walker Sanders of New Madrid and the late Porter Sanders. Her husband, Joe Gates, preceded her in death...
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Victor McClung
(Obituary ~ 08/08/19)
SIKESTON — Victor Alan McClung, 76, of Sikeston, went to be with his savior, Jesus Christ, on Aug. 6, 2019. Victor was born on July 12, 1943, to the late James David and Wilma Elizabeth (Morgan) McClung in Randolph, Tennessee. He graduated from Sikeston High School in 1961 and trained in electronics/communications while serving in the Air Force from 1965-1968...
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Youth take the stage as ‘Emma A Pop Musical’ showcases local talent
(Local News ~ 08/08/19)
SIKESTON — It’s a classic tale with a rock star twist. The Sikeston Little Theatre’s upcoming youth production, “Emma A Pop Musical,” reworks 18th century author Jane Austen’s book, “Emma,” into a musical featuring songs from the 1960s to today. It’s a show that director Jeremiah Dunmyer said will have the audience on a “non-stop musical rollercoaster...
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Fundraisers support Portageville’s ‘Shop with a Cop’ program
(Local News ~ 08/08/19)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — It may be summer, but the Portageville Police Department is filled with the Christmas spirit and it is spreading all over town. Earlier this year, members of Portageville Police Chief Ronnie Adams’ staff suggested the department take part in the “Shop with a Cop Program.” Adams explained it is a community policing effort where law enforcement officers provide funding for children in need to shop prior to the holidays and assist the youngsters with the shopping...
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For Kris Eastwood, chairing rodeo is way to give back to community
(Local News ~ 08/08/19)
SIKESTON — It all started with a football. Initially, Kris Eastwood wasn’t thinking about rodeos or even the Jaycees, for that matter. He was volunteering his time to coach little league football. As he got to know the members of the Sikeston Jaycees, Eastwood said he realized how much they do for the community. He soon joined the local organization...
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George Steck
(Obituary ~ 08/08/19)
DENTON, Texas — George Herbert Steck, 59, of Denton, Texas, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, in Justin, Texas, after a long and hard fought illness. He was born on March 11, 1960, to George and Jeannette Steck in St. Louis, Missouri. George attended Sikeston Senior High School and Southeast Missouri State University. He married the love of his life, Sandra “Sandy” Elaine Steck in 1996 in Denton and spent the next 23 years doing his best to make her happy...
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Jimmy Robinson
(Obituary ~ 08/08/19)
CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. — James "Jimmy" Henry Robinson, 76, died Aug. 6, 2019, at Southgate Living Center in Caruthersville. Born Jan. 29, 1943, in Gary, Ind., to the late Willie Ed and Ardella Glenn Robinson, he was a 1963 graduate of Howardville High School. ...
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Flora Burrow
(Obituary ~ 08/08/19)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Flora Burrow, 85, died July 30, 2019, at the Portageville Health Care Center. Born Jan. 21, 1934, in Joiner, Ark., daughter of the late John B. and Geneva Burns Williams, she was a member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Lilbourn for over 30 years where she served on the Mother's Board. She was a stay-at-home mother and later employed by Visiting Nursing Respite Services as a caregiver...
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