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Farm Bureau reconsiders Akin support
(Local News ~ 09/02/12)
By DAVID LIEB Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The Missouri Farm Bureau is reconsidering its endorsement of Republican Rep. Todd Akin for U.S. Senate because of comments he made about women being able to thwart pregnancy in cases of "legitimate rape," an organization spokesman said Friday...
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Veterans job fair draws fair turnout
(Local News ~ 09/02/12)
By LEONNA HEURING SEMO News Service SIKESTON, Mo. -- Veterans and their spouses weighed their employment options while other job seekers were welcomed to join them later in the day during the fifth annual Veterans Job Fair Thursday at the VFW in Sikeston...
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It's a 'piece of cake' for Trisha Vandeven
(Local News ~ 09/02/12)
By ANDI WETHINGTON Special to The Daily Statesman BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Long fascinated by the world of crafts, Trisha Vandeven has honed her skills in customized creations in everything from oil painting and flower arranging to today's business of weddings, catering, and specialty cakes...
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People helping people...Clara Green
(Local News ~ 09/02/12)
By NOREEN HYSLOP Managing Editor BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Clara Green has a favorite quote from Dr. Seuss that reads, "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not!" In a few short weeks, Clara Green will step down after more than 37 years of work with the Stoddard County Extension Office, ending her career as a 4-H Youth Specialist and County Program Director. ...
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