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8th Grade Graduation at Guardian Angel School (5/18/22)Debbie GainesIt's onto the next chapter of life for five 8th grade students at Guardian Angel School in Oran, MO. They finished their education at GA and walked the halls for the last time as students on Wednesday, May 11. The day was spent in reflection as Father Kelly and Mrs. ...
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Jackson FBLA Continues Tradition of Excellence at SLC 2022 (5/16/22)T. Skinner, AdviserThe Jackson FBLA delegation of 31 students and three advisers attended the Missouri Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference April 10-12 in Springfield, Missouri. This year saw the return to in-person SLC after a two year virtual experience...
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Yard of the Month (5/14/22)
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Southeast Missouri Music Academy Announces Winners of Young Composers' Contest (5/9/22)Steve SchaffnerWinners of the 2022 Young Composers Competition were honored at Shuck Recital Hall on the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus Friday, May 6. The winners are students of Sherrie Troxel in Southeast Missouri Music Academy Musicianship Classes...
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State Champs National History Day Missouri (5/9/22)Jamie NixAndrew and Eli Nix of Chaffee were recently named State Champs for their Senior Group Exhibit for National Hisotry Day Missouri. They have qualified for the National competition to be held in June. They were also awarded one of the Strickland Memorial African American History Prizes. ...
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Voice for Life Contest Winner (5/9/22)Debbie GainesChloe Caudle of Guardian Angel School in Oran won first place for the 2nd grade coloring contest sponsored by the Voice for Life. She went to Old St. Vincent's Church on Wednesday, May 4 to receive her award from Bishop Edward Rice. Owen Morrison (1st grade) and Amelia Kyle (Kindergarten) each won honorable mention for the coloring contest in their grades. Congratulations Chloe, Owen, and Amelia!!...
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May Crowning at Guardian Angel School, Oran (5/9/22)Debbie GainesMay is a month that we as Catholics honor Mary, the Mother of God. This custom has roots going back as far as the Ancient Greeks. At. Guardian Angel School in Oran, we pray the rosary often and have the May Crowning for Mary's month. The custom of May Crowning has a student placing a crown of beautiful flowers on the head of a statue of Mary. The flowers represent Mary's beauty and virtue. May Crowning is also a reminder for us to strive to be like Mary by imitating the Blessed Mother's virtue in our own lives.. ...
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Wall of fame plaque 5-8-22 (5/7/22)Submitted by Blair Moran
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Broadway Pharmacy adds art to downtown Cape Girardeau (5/7/22)Submitted by Mamye WhittenBroadway Pharmacy located in downtown Cape Girardeau is bringing a new piece of art to the corner of Broadway and Sprigg Street. The sculpture, titled "Ciconia," meaning "The Crane," was created by student artist Melanie Reichert from Southeast Missouri State University along with support from a Broadway Pharmacy Student Art Sculpture Grant...
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Semo Prom Mothers Coordinator (5/6/22)Brenda M RandolphProm Season is finishing up and the local chapter of Becca’s Closet (Semo Prom Mothers of Cape Presbyterian Churches) is closing shop for the summer. Attached is a list of how far the girls traveled this year for a free semi-formal or formal dress for their special school sponsored event...
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JHS Junior commits to Lindenwood University (5/5/22)Sue KellettGage Kellett, a Junior at Jackson High School, recently signed a Letter of Intent to attend Lindenwood University following graduation and be a part of their Archery program. Gage has won several national and state archery championships in recent years. Pictured with Gage are Laura Kellett, Patrick Kellett, Sue Kellett, as well as Derek Schaub, archery coach for Lindenwood...
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Local Branch Team Qualifies for Edward Jones' Premier Recognition Conference (5/4/22)Tracy HillmannEdward Jones Financial Advisor Cheryl Mothes and her branch team members, Tracy Hillman and Kayla Droege, recently qualified for Edward Jones' premier recognition conference, the Drucker Council, which celebrates the contributions and achievements of 75 of the most successful branch teams from the firm's more than 15,000. The event will be held in Phoenix on May 10-11...
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Cape Girardeau Evening Lions Busy May (5/2/22)David W Baldwin
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DARBY FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MONTH (5/2/22)Yvonne WadeFor release immediately, with photo MAY 2, 2022 DARBY FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MONTH Kelly Darby of Jackson, a financial reprenstative with Modern Woodmen of America, was financial representative of the month in the Missouri East Region for the month of April...
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DARBY RECEIVES LIFE LEADER AWARD (5/2/22)Yvonne WadeFor release immediately, with photo May 2, 2022 DARBY RECEIVES LIFE LEADER AWARD Kelly Darby of Jackson, a financial representative with Modern Woodmen of America, was Life Leader in the Missouri East Region for the month of April. Darby joined Modern Woodmen in November 2010. Modern Woodmen of America is a fraternal life insurance society headquartered in Rock Island, IL. Modern Woodmen provides life insurance, annuity, and security products to over 744,000 members nationwide...
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Cape Noon Optimist Club (5/2/22)Dave Cantrell, Cape Noon Optimist Club, Community Outreach CoordinatorCape Noon Optimist Club is an organization whose sole purpose is to support the youth of our community. To develop optimism as a philosophy of life utilizing the tenets of the Optimist Creed; to promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs; to inspire respect for the law; to promote patriotism and work for international accord and friendship among all people; to aid and encourage the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of one’s self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life and the world. ...
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First Holy Communion at Guardian Angel Church (5/2/22)Debbie GainesSunday, May 1 was a very important date for seven 2nd grade Oran children. This was the day that they made their First Holy Communion at Guardian Angel Church. There was a combination of three students from Guardian Angel School, taught by Mrs. Michelle Priggel; three from PSR classes, taught by Mrs. Pat Moore; and one whom was home schooled by his mother. All were prepared and ready to take the next step in their sacramental journey...
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Cape Girardeau firefighters visit school (4/30/22)Submitted by Faye Garrett
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VFW Post 3838 Auxiliary presents Award for Patriotism (4/27/22)LaDonna HengstVFWPost 3838 Auxiliary presents Award for Patriotism To Terry & Margaret Farrow. Award is presented by Sue Kemp Community Outreach Chairperson.
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BFA EXHIBIT OF LAUREN POWDERLY ON VIEW AT MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY (4/26/22)MSU ART & DESIGNBFA EXHIBITION: Kansas City Beasts, Lauren Powderly The Murray State University Department of Art & Design and the University Galleries present Kansas City Beasts, the Bachelor of Fine Arts exhibit of Lauren Powderly, on view in the Clara M. Eagle Main Gallery from April 29 through May 5, 2022...
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Spring Downtown Block Party: All Invited! (4/25/22)T. SheltonA celebration of springtime fun will be held Saturday, April 30th, 11:30am to 2pm. Anyone is welcome to attend this FREE block party event! Giant inflatables, food, music entertainment and give-a-way prizes are all included free for those who chose to attend this family friendly fest!...
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(Submit a photo) (4/24/22)Kathryn Simpson MDTitle Fire Whitener St. Sunday April 24, 2022 Fire Whitener St. April 24, 2022
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(Submit a photo) (4/24/22)Kathryn Simpson MDTitle Fire Whitener St. Sunday April 24, 2022 Fire Whitener St. April 24, 2023
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(Submit a photo) (4/24/22)Kathryn Simpson MDTitle Fire Whitener St. Sunday April 24, 2022 Fire Whitener St. April 24, 2023
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(Submit a photo) (4/24/22)Kathryn Simpson MDTitle Fire Whitener St. Sunday April 24, 2022 Fire Whitener St April 24, 2022
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(Submit a photo) (4/24/22)Kathryn Simpson MDTitle Fire Whitener St. Sunday April 24, 2022 Fire Whitener St. April 24, 2022
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(Submit a photo) (4/24/22)Kathryn Simpson MDTitle Fire Whitener St. Sunday April 24, 2022 Fire Whitener St. April 24, 2022
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(Submit a photo) (4/24/22)Kathryn Simpson MDTitle Fire Whitener St. Sunday April 24, 2022 Fire Whitener St. April 24, 2022
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(Submit a photo) (4/24/22)Charma BlountTitle Whitener fire Early morning fire on Whitener Street.
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Guardian Angel School goes bowling (4/23/22)Submitted by Debbie GainesSubmitted by Debbie Gaines Since Catholic Schools Week, which occurred from Jan. 30 to Feb. 4, ended with ice for Guardian Angel School in Oran, Missouri, a planned bowling trip was postponed until March 11. This annual event at West Park Lanes in Cape Girardeau is a favorite activity for the students. They get to bowl two games and buy snacks at the snack bar. When the students returned to school, they were dismissed at noon to enjoy the rest of the day at home.