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Submitted by Linda D. Puchbauer The Rotary Club of Southeast Missouri Service was awarded a $1,000 Matching Grant by Rotary District 6060. Food purchases of $2,000 were made to fund the Meals on Wheels Program at Jackson Senior Center. Pictured is club president Linda Puchbauer, with other club members and volunteers for the Meals on Wheels Program. Janet Hitt is manager of Jackson Senior Center.

Submitted by Kristin Tallent Buzzi Unicem is helping Cape Girardeau Public Schools conquer COVID-19. The global cement manufacturer donated 2,500 masks and 240 tubs of disinfecting wipes to Cape Girardeau Public Schools (CGPS). “Buzzi Unicem continues to be a valued partner to our school district,” said Neil Glass, CGPS superintendent. “They also made a very generous donation last year, which helped us keep our students and staff members safe. We are extremely thankful to them for viewing us as a worthy investment of their resources.” Craig Conklin, plant manager and Sarah Jenkins, administrative assistant/human resources director organized both donations to the school district.

On behalf of Ronald McDonald House Charities, we are please to announce that Central Elementary in Dexter has been awarded $3000.00 to purchase incentives for their Accelerated Reader Program. The purpose of the Accelerated Reader Program, "Read to Succeed" is: to increase the reading growth of each of our students, to help each student become a proficient and enthusiastic readers, and to instill a love of reading into the hearts of each 3rd-5th grade student...

On behalf of Ronald McDonald House Charities, we are please to announce that Junior Achievement of Southeast Missouri has been award a grant in the amount of $3000.00. These funds will be used to support classroom programs. Junior Achievement curriculum focuses on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work readiness through a series of age-appropriate, hands-on activities for students grades Pre-K-12. ...

The holiday season will be here before we know it, and with the help of some amazing people, we will be able to provide each of our CASA kids with a little something special. Director of Outpatient Services at Southeast Behavioral Hospital Maggie Buckley and her team have graciously donated 44 stuffed animals to us here at Voices for Children. ...

Guardian Angel Jr. Beta Club conducted their first meeting of the school year on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Guardian Angel School. The officers for the 2021-22 year were elected at the meeting. The newly elected officers were: President, Reid Hobbs; Vice-President, Porter Gadberry; Treasurer, Ava Forehand; Secretary, Cora Woods; Chaplain, Cooper Bryant; and Peacekeeper, Weston Woods. ...

Cooper Callis, former Jackson HS product, sets records in college contest.... https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/2021/9/18/football-callis-throws-for-record-performance-against-findlay.aspx

MSU-WP announces Campus Influencers/Ambassadors for 2021-2022 year Caption for Photo: CAMPUS INFLUENCERS/AMBASSADORS for the 2021-2022 academic year at Missouri State University-West Plains have been selected. Ambassadors represent the campus to prospective students at community and university events and assist the admissions office with recruitment efforts. ...

The Rotary Club of Southeast Missouri Service was awarded a $1,000 Matching Grant by Rotary District 6060. Food purchases of $2,000 were made to fund the Meals on Wheels Program at the Jackson Senior Center. Pictured is Club President Linda Puchbauer, with other Club members and the Volunteers for the Meals on Wheels Program. Janet Hitt is the Manager of the Jackson Senior Center...

St. Louis, Mo., Sep. 15, 2021 - With labor shortages in the A/E/C industry at an all-time high, S. M. Wilson & Co.’s trademarked construction career education program, SKILLED®, partnered with the Missouri School Board Association (MSBA) to launch the Centennial Awards to inspire the next generation...

Author and retired Southeast Missourian reporter Mark Bliss will sign copies of his inaugural mystery novel, "Foul Rising," at book signings over the next three weekends in Cape Girardeau. A book signing will be held at the historic Glenn House, 325 S. Spanish St, on Sunday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in conjunction with the Manifolds on Main Street auto show...

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WE USED TO RAISE ALLIGATORS AS A KID SO I MISS THAT PART OF MY LIFE SO i HAND CARVE ONE.

The challenges of the pandemic have really shown us that even the most carefully planned events must shift during these uncertain times. To ensure that we help keep the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, CASA kids, friends, supporters, and community, we have made the very difficult decision to CANCEL this year’s Red Shoe Bar B Que event scheduled for September 11th. ...

Just a follow-up to your story posted on September 12, 2016 about John Fronabarger celebrating his 89th birthday 5 years ago. He is STILL extremely productive at Pacific Scientific on his 94th birthday (Sept. 8th). Over his incredible career, he has contributed over 40 technical publications dating back to Nov. 4, 1954 and 40 patents with several current ones pending approval!...

Steamboat Duchess docked recently in Cape Girardeau MO. We missed having the boats during the long COVID period. A shoreline excursion bus travels with the Steamboat.

VFW Post 3838 and Auxiliary Patriotic Art Scholarship Awards. First Place, Noelle Neely; second place, Zak Mayfield; third place, Kim Rodriquez. Pictured: Sandy Prichard Auxiliary President, Noelle Neely, first place winner; Scott Smith, VFW Post Commander, Donna Miller, scholarship chairperson...

Louis K Juden American Legion Post #63 commander Richard Hengst presented 70 year Achievement Award to Dr Dan Cotner.

Louis K Juden American Legion Post #63 Commander Richard Hengst presented 75 Year Achievement Award to Stephen Limbaugh Sr.

The Lenten Mission project of the 2020-2021 school year was for Bishop Rice's intention, Children's Haven in Joplin. The Bishop asked the schools in the diocese to help raise money for this mission. After all the money was sent in and tabulated, Guardian Angel School in Oran raised the most money per student, sending in $1330.55 with a student body of 38 students in grades K-8...

The Rotary Club of Southeast Missouri Service was awarded a Changemaker Grant through Rotary District 6060. With this grant was purchased 27 new wheeled suitcases donated to Kay's Carry On to benefit foster children. Kay's Carry On mission is to collect rolling donated luggage for children in the Foster Care System. ...

Recognizing that pre-K childcare is critical to helping parents maintain employment, the Community Foundation of the Ozarks is opening the Ozarks Early Childhood Support Grant Program to reduce barriers for quality childcare. The grant offers a total of $300,000 with up to $30,000 available per proposal. ...

Guardian Angel School is back to school and back to house games for the 2021-2022 school year. Since it was a hot day on Monday, August 23, the games all included water. The first game was passing water to the person behind you by way of a cup and trying to get the most water in a bucket by the end of the game. Some of the students had more water on them than in the bucket, but it felt very good in the hot sun...

Every Year the VFW has scholarships available to the youth; Voice of Democracy is for 9th grade thru 12th grade and Patriot Pen is 6th grade thru 8th grade. Brochures are being handed out to each school but if a parent would like one sent to their home please contact Sandy or LaDonna at 573-334-4438. We would like all to participate and move up the larger scholarships within the VFW program...

it a picture I got off the apache spirit website and I wanted to do it for along time now.

Angelically, the beautiful “Ita” ascended For you, Janet, how I wish her life here could have been extended But we just have to trust God for what He intended Lucy’s life, love, & legacy are Heaven-sent gifts to be commended She’s reached a Place that’s highly recommended...

With my granddaughters, from West Cape.

PHI DELTA THETA CHAPTER AT SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY WINS NATIONAL AWARD FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oxford, Ohio, August 13, 2021 – Southeast Missouri State University’s chapter of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity was named recipient of the organization’s Founders Trophy. ...

Recently the Jackson Knights of Columbus Ladies’ Auxiliary presented two five hundred-dollar scholarships to area graduating seniors at their annual banquet. The lady’s auxiliary is proud to present scholarships every year to area high school graduates and help to further their education. Pictured here are this year’s scholarship recipients...

Recently the Jackson Knights of Columbus presented six five hundred-dollar scholarships to area graduating seniors at their annual banquet. The Jackson Knights of Columbus Council is proud to present scholarships every year to the four area high schools and help to further the education of students. Pictured here are this year’s scholarship recipients...