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  May 10, 2008
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A mother’s miracle
Tonya Pobst and her children, 3-month-old Khielynn Claire, 5-year-old Tylan and 7-year-old Drayton, huddle together at their home ( Photos by Tim Jaynes, Staff)
SIKESTON — Last July Tonya Pobst was prepped and about to undergo a mastectomy at a St. Louis hospital when her doctor walked into her room and said: “I’ve got news for you. You’re pregnant.” “My world fell apart,” Pobst, 34, recalled about the moment. “... I thought, ‘OK, God. You’ve just got me over one mountain — having cancer — and now you’re throwing a baby in on this, too.’” Pobst’s doctor went on to explain her options. He told her they could continue with the surgery, but he...
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Graduations ceremonies in the area set to begin this week
SIKESTON — With some area seniors already out of school and others cramming for finals and completing projects, graduation is just around the corner. That leaves schools scrambling to put the final touches on the ceremonies, including determining lineups and setting up for the big ev...
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Trapping animals just fur the fun of it
Don Robinson, shown with a natural beaver fur on the left and silky-smooth sheared undercoats on the right, traps several types of animals but mostly beavers (Photo by Scott Welton, Staff)
SIKESTON — There was a time when men risked their lives to collect beaver pelts, a time when they were a hot commodity. It was a big business. “It still is — it’s just not as advertised,” said Don Robinson of Malden, a professional trapper and trapper instructor. “It is still a multibillion dollar industry today.” The trappers themselves aren’t doing nearly as well as they once did, however. In 1808, they would get about $20 for a beaver pelt, Robinson said, which was a good amount of money in those times. “That’s w...
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Sikeston hopes to return to the state playoffs
SHS senior Chase Ferrell will lead the Bulldogs into the district tournament (Photo by David Jenkins, Staff)
CAPE GIRARDEAU — When Monday rolls around, it will be a do-or-die situation for high school baseball teams. In the Class 3 District 1 tournament, the Sikeston Bulldogs will have their hands full from the opening game as they will battle with the Perryville Pirates at Cape Central’s field. “We played them (Perryville) up there and Garrett Limbaugh beat them and threw really well,” said Sikeston head coach Kevin Self of his opening round opponent. “They’ve got a left-hander that throws really well. We got three runs off of him in the first inni...
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Charleston is seeking school’s first district title
CHARLESTON – It’s that time of year again for local baseball teams in Class 2, District 2 as they prepare for district tournament play at Hillhouse Park in Charleston for a chance to participate in the state tournament. The Charleston Bluejays, who are the host team for the event,...
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SHS wins district
SHS’s Clay Matthews hits a backhand in doubles action (Photos by Josh Mills, Staff)
SIKESTON — The Sikeston Bulldogs tennis team has reclaimed the district title for the 2008 season after a one year absence from being on top. The playoff run will be the 10th in the program’s history. The doubles tandem of Charlie Jones and Clay Matthews had a big role in the honors on Friday afternoon, as the two won the doubles championship over Reynolds and Fuemmeyer of Farmington. Jones and Matthews failed to lose a set as they won 6-4 and 6-3. The first match of the day featured the toughest opponent for the Bulldog seniors as Patel and Menicio, Farmington&...
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Oran looks to continue dominance in districts
LEOPOLD — The Class 1 District 2 baseball tournament is scheduled to begin on Monday morning at Leopold with the No. 1 seed Oran Eagles looking to add another district title to their accomplishments. Oran, now 18-4 on the season, will face No. 8 Richland in the opening round at 10 a....
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