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Despite the social distancing of the last few months, Cape Girardeau County 4-H has found a way to come together. Current 4-H members, friends and family have compiled over 450 recipes – everything you need from appetizers to desserts – into one book. ...

Cape Girardeau Post 3838 VFW auxiliary art contest for 2019 2020 recently awarded this past school year's awards. All three winners were from Oak Ridge High School -- (from left) third place, Maggie Oswald, 10th grade; second place, Brinna Coomer, 11th grade; first place, Jeremiah Hamilton, 10th Grade; and Donna Miller, scholarship chairperson...

The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is awarding $100,000 to 10 agencies in its third round of monthly COVID-19 Regional Recovery Grants. Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence receives $20,000 as part of the September grant round. These grants are intended to help sustain valued nonprofit services and programs through the downturn in fundraising and other financial resources during the pandemic. ...

Racers participate in the Coors Light Trail of Tears Triathlon on Sept. 12, in Cape Girardeau County. Participants from a five-state region came to the area for the race, which consists of a 700-meter swim, a 15-mile bike ride and a four mile run through scenic Trail of Tears State Park. One of the region´s longest-running triathlons, the annual event has been held since 1990 through a partnership between the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department, Kohlfeld Distributing and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Kohlfeld Distributing has been the presenting sponsor of the triathlon for all 31 years under the Coors Light brand. Submitted by the Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department

PRESS RELEASE October 1, 2020 For Immediate Release For More Information: Anne Fehr, Executive Director 573-636-2553 anne@mcpachiro.org Gov. Parson Signs Proclamation Declaring October National Chiropractic Health Month in Missouri Jefferson City, Missouri. ...

The Community Foundation of the Ozarks welcomes Stan Irwin of Cape Girardeau as one of seven new members of its Board of Directors for the fiscal year that began July 1. Irwin is a financial advisor for Edward Jones. He also serves as president of the Cape Area Community Foundation. He is a member of the CFO’s Investment Advisory Board and Professional Advisors Council. He is eligible for two three-year board terms...

Calling All Future Girl Scouts! Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland to Kick Off Virtual Recruitment with Exciting New Program Opportunities. As school years begin and families are faced with the decision to return to in-person schooling or continue virtually due to Covid-19, we would like to continue providing girls opportunities to call the shots. ...

Who likes royalty to visit them, especially if the royalty is riding a horse? Guardian Angel School students, that's who!! Rebecca Heppe is the reigning Miss Rodeo Missouri. Her tenure will run through the end of 2020. Miss Heppe is a close personal friend of Mrs. ...

Ramblewood Garden Club has awarded the September Yard of the Month to Julie McDonald, who lives in a beautifully landscaped home on Maria Louise Lane. Mature red oak (Quercus rubra), tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), ash (Fraxinus), several white dogwoods (Cornus florida) and maple trees (Acer) with their raised canopy ensure a lush lawn below. A brightly blooming flower garden in a sunny corner draws butterflies. Found here are perennial pink and white coneflowers (Echinacea), yellow blooming black-eyed-susan, (Rudbeckia), lilies (Lilium), wandering jew plants (Tradescantia pallida) and common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), along with the annuals red rooster comb (Celosia), pink flowering vinca (Catharanthus roseus), and yellow and pink Lantana. The evergreen shrubs Cotoneaster, barberry (Berberis), and winterberry (Ilex verticillata) provide winter structure. The front shade garden contains compact Nandina domestica, yellow Aligularia japonica ’Rocket plant,’ Kalanchoe, pink flowering phlox, azaleas, a Japanese maple (Acer palmatum), and a smoketree ‘Golden Dust’ (Cotinus). Anchored by summer blooming hydrangeas, large bunches of variegated hosta edge the foundation of the carport. Foundation plants at the house front beds are clusters of purple blooming Lirope muscari ‘Big Blue,’ pink crape myrtle (Lagerstroenia indica), a false cypress (Chamaecyparis) and oakleaf hydrangea (quercifolia); with two columnar boxwoods outlining the front door. All the beds are mulched and the garden also features hanging and potted ferns, grasses, and a fire pit in the backyard for relaxing on cool evenings. McDonald is often seen in her garden and friendly neighbors waved greetings while we were visiting with her. She also picks up limbs in the neighborhood while on walks with her sweet little dog. Our congratulations to Julie McDonald for making Cape Girardeau a more beautiful place to live. Shown above are Julie McDonald and Nadine Davis, Ramblewood Garden Club member.

Traci Rhodes of Jackson created this Wonder Woman stand-up to accompany a book display at the Riverside Regional Library Main Branch in Jackson. Traci is an eighth-grader at Jackson Junior High and is interested in graphic design. DC Comic’s Wonder Woman is promoting libraries this month as the spokesperson for National Library Card Sign Up Month. There is nothing more empowering than signing up for your own library card. Through access to technology, media resources and educational programs, a library card gives students the tools to succeed in the classroom and provides people of all ages opportunities to pursue their dreams and passions.

The day that no one can forget was acknowledged by Guardian Angel students and staff. Every person at the school wore red, white, or blue. Patriotism ran strong on September 11, 2020 at Guardian Angel School in Oran.

It is with sadness that we announce that the 2020 Fall Festival at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, MO, has been cancelled. This was a decision that was not taken lightly. In light of the recent rise in cases in Covid-19 in the region, we believed it to be in the best interests of the general public and for everyone's safety that the event be cancelled. ...

Traci Rhodes of Jackson created this Wonder Woman stand up to accompany a book display at the Riverside Regional Library Main Branch in Jackson. Traci is an 8th grader at Jackson Junior High and is interested in graphic design. DC Commic's Wonder Woman is promoting libraries this month as the spokesperson for National Library Card Sign Up Month. ...

The National Jr.Beta Club of Guardian Angel School held their first meeting of the school year on Thursday, September 3. The main topic of business for the meeting was to elect officers for the 2020-21 school year. Newly elected officers are: President, Parker Bryant; Vice-President, Reid Hobbs; Treasurer, Altyn Timlin; Secretary, Cora Woods; Chaplain, Michael Eftink; and Shusher, Ryder Siebert. ...

A Haunting at The Hope Center 2020 Try to make it through our Haunted Forest of Horror if you dare! Warm up next to the bonfire while you feast on some tasty treats! Don't let the ghouls get you while you decorate a pumpkin & watch out for a little Hocus Pocus! Your entire family won't want to miss this spooktacular adventure!...

Reece Mangels of Oran, Missouri has been chosen as one of the judges for the 2020 North American Six Horse Hitch Classic Series World Finals. The show will be held in Shipshewana, Indiana at the Michiana Event Center on September 24-26. Each year, six horse hitches across the United States and Canada compete at state and county fairs and agricultural exhibitions to accumulate points for the Classic Series. ...

“Girl Scouts Love State Parks” Initiative Aims to Get Every Girl Outside September 12-13 New this year! Girl Scouts can also virtually tour 50 parks in 50 states in partnership with the National Association of State Park Directors. Embarking on outdoor adventures has always been a part of Girl Scouts’ DNA—that’s why Girl Scouts’ partnership with state parks is a perfect fit! Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland (GSMH) and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) have announced their second-annual Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend September 12 through 13 for girls to experience the great outdoors, an integral part of the organization’s all-girl leadership program.. ...

The congregation of Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church of Wayne County Missouri was established in 1820 and is celebrating 200 years of faithful service to the Lord in September 2020. Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church (1820) of the Wayne County Association is considered the third oldest Baptist Church in Missouri behind Fe Fe Baptist Church in Bridgeton (1807), and Black River Baptist Church (1818) of the Cane Creek/Stoddard Association near Poplar Bluff. ...

Cedarhurst Art & Craft Fair marks 44th year! The fair which debuted in 1976, was one of the first museum programs started by Cedarhurst’s ambitious volunteer base, and the tradition and spirit continues with a 2020 fair. Planning for this year’s event has been different from past years, as the current health situation presents all of us with new challenges...

Shawnee Hills Pottery Trail event 2020 Saturday September 26th and Sunday September 27th 10 AM-5 PM each day Southern Illinois Potters show their work Three Stops, Three Potters The fifth annual Shawnee Hills Pottery Trail event will take place Saturday, September 26th and Sunday September 27th from 10 AM to 5 PM each day. ...

United Way of Southeast Missouri (UWSEMO) has raised $143,000 to support families and individuals financially affected by the novel Coronavirus. About 42% of this COVID-19 fund has been distributed since April. According to Executive Director, Elizabeth Shelton, these funds are going to nonprofits in the UWSEMO network that provide emergency assistance with utilities, shelter, and food, including The Salvation Army, several regional food pantries, Hope for One More Children’s Home, Habitat for Humanity, Community Partnership, and Safe House for Women. ...

The Cape Girardeau County Republican Central Committee met for their organizational meeting on Tuesday, August 18th at 7:00 p.m. at the Old Courthouse in Jackson. The meeting was called to order by outgoing Chairwoman Debbie Colyott. The following officers were elected: Matthew Henson-Chairman; Kathy Swan-Vice Chair; Erin Windbigler-Secretary; Jerry Keele-Treasurer and Zane Lintner-Deputy Treasurer...

A Virtual Poultry Contest backed by Hands-on Learning By Marsha Birk, 4-H Youth Program Associate in Cape County A quick Google search on owning backyard chickens finds articles such as - “Raising Backyard Chickens for Dummies” or “Beginner's Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens” or “A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO RAISING CHICKENS” or “Raising Backyard Chickens for Beginners” - Farmers' Almanac or “10 Tips for Raising Backyard Chickens for Beginners” just to name a few. ...

Perryville, Missouri (August 11, 2020)- The Perry County Community Foundation (PCCF) has named Kenny Buchheit as the Humanitarian of the Year. PCCF marked the occasion with a $1,000 donation to America’s Tractor Museum at the Grand Opening on August 8. The museum displays Kenny’s vast tractor collection and operates through free-will donations...

I feed two squirrels in my yard every day and a few months ago they started running up this tree with my baby tomatoes to eat them. Now a tomato plant is blooming from the dead stump in this tree.

The Community Foundation of the Ozarks awarded $15,000 to Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri for its low-income home improvement program in an 11-county region of eastern Missouri. The “Repairing Homes and Rebuilding Lives” program is available to CCSOMO clients in Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dunklin, Howell, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Ripley, Scott and Shannon counties...

The Community Foundation of the Ozarks awarded $20,000 to the Southeast Missouri Food Bank, based in Sikeston, for its Hunger-Free Weekends program. This program supports low-income children with backpacks that provide nutritious, non-perishable food for kids to take home for the weekend...

VFW Post 3838 & Auxiliary donated $640 & Jackson Elks donated $2500 to the Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau, Mo for personal hygiene items. Pictured Bill McDonald, Commander VFW Post 3838. Kristen Pind, Volunteer Director Veterans Home. Sandy Prichard, VFW Post 3838 Auxiliary President. Chuck Reed, Jackson Elks...

Ramblewood Garden Club has awarded the August Yard of the Month to Bruce and Carla Fee who live on Greenbrier Drive, a street and neighborhood of beautiful yards and plantings. The Fees have landscaped their front area with white and pink peonies and phlox for spring blooms, and then a riot of colorful flowers overtakes the rest of the summer landscape with bright yellow and black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) planted as a border on the backyard fence. ...