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Jennifer Icaza-Gast accepts a check for Student Santas from Cheryl Farrow, regional manager of McDonalds. Student Santas has helped 25,000 children and their families who would otherwise have very little for Christmas.

Jennifer Icaza-Gast receives a check for Student Santas from Cape Evening Optimist Club President Shirlene Hecht. To date, Student Santas has helped 25,000 children and their families who would otherwise have very little for Christmas.

The John Guild Chapter of Jackson, Missouri met on October 16, 2019 at Delmonico's in Jackson to honor our DAR Good Citizens. The chapter recognizes students from four high schools: Jackson, Meadow Heights, Saxony and Woodland. The Chapter Chairman, Barbie Stroder presented each student with their Certificate, Pin and Award, highlighting each student's achievements and future plans. ...

A fierce lightning storm in July destroyed the Wesleyan Church in Scott City. Neighboring church, St. Joseph Catholic Church, wanted to help assist in rebuilding Cornerstone Wesleyan Church. A chicken vegetable stew dinner was held and raised $2,737. Shown are on the right Bob Lenz, pastor of Wesleyan Church, accepting a check from St. Joseph Church parishioners, Therese Glueck and Diane and Kenny Page...

Cian Deevers, son of David and Christy Deevers of Jonesboro, Arkansas, shot an eight-point buck during the youth hunt on Nov. 2 on his grandparents', J.E. and Sally Deevers, farm in Cape Girardeau.

The Jackson 7th Grade Girls basketball team won the Cape Jr High Tournament last week Thursday 11/7 Beating Cape 33-30. Players on the Team in Picture7th Grade Roster Coach: Mike Gross Cheerleaders in Picture 1.Grace Dameron 2.Lucy Dameron 3.Kyndall Flores...

Patriot Pen is an essay contest conducted annually by the Morley Veterans of Foreign War organization. Guardian Angel School in Oran as well as the area public schools participate in this and compete against each other. The topic this year was "What Makes America Great?". ...

Every year on Veterans Day, our nation honors the people who risk their lives to protect our country. Social Security’s disability program is an important part of our obligation to wounded warriors and their families. For military members who return home with injuries, Social Security is a resource they can turn to. If you know any wounded veterans, please let them know about Social Security’s Wounded Warriors website. You can find it at www.socialsecurity.gov/woundedwarriors...

Immaculate Conception Church in Jackson will present their annual Christmas Concert Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2:00P.M. in the Church. Joining the Adult Choir, Bells of Joy Ringers, and Sound Attraction will be the Love Handbell Choir from New McKendree Church, Southern Harmony, and the Heartland Pops Orchestra and Chorus. ...

Benefit for John and Erica Enderle family Erica recently had surgery for a rare facial neuroma (tumor) and a nerve transplant. She will be out of work for at least 6 months. Location: The Hiney Hut Date: Saturday, November 30th Time: 11 am - ??...

House game day competition at Guardian Angel School had a fall & Thanksgiving theme on Wednesday, November 6. The 3 houses (Gabriel, Michael, & Raphael) competed against each other in 4 events this month. "Leaf Blower" involved 4 members of each house competing in relay style & blowing a leaf across a table with a straw. ...

Maria Layton of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, was recently honored with the Dr. William R. Jackson, Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship at Southern College of Optometry. The award recognizes a Missouri student with a competitive GPA, Optometry Admission Test score and extracurricular activities. It comes with a $16,000 monetary award to support the recipient’s optometric education. Layton is a graduate of the University of Missouri...

The Guardian Angel boys basketball team of Oran brought home a third place trophy in the Kiwanis Tournament held at Scott City High School from November 1-3. The varsity Redwings received this honor by defeating St. Mary Grade School of Cape Girardeau. ...

Grant Eskew 8 years old, Son of Robert and Torie of Jackson, killed a 10 point buck Saturday during youth firearms season

For release immediately, with photo November 1, 2019 DARBY ADVISOR OF THE MONTH Kelly Darby of Jackson, a financial advisor with Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial, was named District Advisor of the Month for October. Darby has been with Modern Woodmen since November 2010...

For release immediately, with photo November 1, 2019 GREGORY RECEIVES LIFE APPLICATIONS LEADER AWARD Kandra Gregory of Jackson a financial advisor with Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial, was Life Application Leader in the Missouri East Region in October...

Ava’s mother Amy Lukefahr first Halloween (age 3 months ) trick r treating was being in a pumpkin and of course had to be carried. There are family, friends , and previous neighbors that still remember that little baby girl in the pumpkin, going trick r treating. She wanted to do the same with her daughter Ava (9 months )...

My grandchildren Holden, Logan, and Charlee Keele for Halloween

My three grandchildren Bailey, Lain, and Vince Rees dressed as Beetlejuice for Halloween.

Cape Fire Department responded to a flu fire at a residence on Cambridge Street on Halloween evening.

The annual Halloween Carnival was held at Guardian Angel School gym on Friday, October 25. The carnival gives the children a chance to show off their Halloween costumes in a safe and warm environment. They also get to enjoy playing a variety of games with candy for prizes. ...

The day started a little nippy, but by early afternoon on Wednesday, October 23, it was a beautiful day at the Beggs Farm neighborhood. Students from pre-k to 8th grade, as well as the teachers, parents, and a few younger siblings enjoyed picking out pumpkins, playing games, and looking at animals at Beggs Farm in Blodget. ...

Olivia Bayless trunk or treat on Main Street in cape

The Ronald McDonald House Charities has recently awarded a grant to Junior Achievement in SEMO in the amount of $3000.00. These funds will be used to support the Junior Achievement programs in local classrooms.

Emi Sunshine and the Rain perform at the Americana Theater in Branson, MO on Oct 26 at 5 PM. Phone: 417-544-8700 TheEmiSunshine.com Tickets https://tickets.americanatheatrebranson.com/TheatreManager/1/online?performance=715 Americana Theatre, 2905 West Highway 76, Branson MO 65616...

This year marked the 50th anniversary of the draft horse and mule show being re-introduced to the SEMO District Fair. Charles Mangels and the late Payton Miller were recognized for their role in getting the show running again, back in 1969. Present day draft horse and mule exhibitors enjoyed a meal and viewed pictures from the past. Plaques were given to Mr. Mangels and the family of the late Mr. Miller...

Semo Mudjacking & Piering of Cape Girardeau was recently awarded the "Project of the Year" from a global manufacturer out of Olathe, KS. Semo is a 34 year old specialty construction company based here in the heartland. The project was conceived and is being financed in a large part by the Walton family from Bentonville, Ar., world headquarters to Walmart. ...

Guardian Angel School 8th graders had their annual Saints Program on Tuesday, October 22 in Guardian Angel Church. To celebrate the Saints, since All Saints Day is on November 1, Mrs. Michelle Priggel, our religion teacher, had each of her 8th grade students to pick out one Saint that interested he or she. ...