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Harry Rediger

Mayor's Corner: Harry Rediger

Cape Girardeau Mayor Harry Rediger is one of three local mayors writing weekly columns for the Southeast Missourian.

Observations from Cape's parks and recreation facilities

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

July is National Parks and Recreation Month. I presented a proclamation at our July 2 city council meeting declaring all of July as Parks and Recreation month in Cape Girardeau. I was joined that evening by director Julia Thompson, several members of her terrific staff, and a large number of children and youths who participate and enjoy many of the programs and events offered through the department.

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