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Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day 2016

Laura Simon
Wednesday, March 2, 2016

The annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day was held Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.

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    A bowl of chili is served to a patron Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. The fundraiser benefits Youth Activities in the Cape Girardeau area. (Laura Simon)
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    Philip Moore, left, and Doug Austin share a laugh, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
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    Jim Ham plays the tambourine with Back in Black, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
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    Back in Black perform, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
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    Pat McCann enjoys a bowl of chili, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
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    A patron makes their way down the line, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
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    Phil Wagoner works the sound board for Back in Black, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
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    Patrons sit down for lunch, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
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    A selection of desserts rest on a table, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
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    Pat Young scoops a bowl of chili for a customer, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
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    Customers make their way down the food line, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
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    A volunteer fills a bowl of chili, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
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    Pat Young scoops a bowl of chili for a customer, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
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    Tom Essner, left, Bob Fox, center, and Larry Essner pose for a photo, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
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    Michael Jones, left, and Bruce Scherer pose for a photo, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
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    Doug Lester, left, and Tom Essner pose for a photo, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
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    Mark Kiehne, left, and Mark Moore pose for a photo, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)