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Fair ~ River stage: 36.46 Falling Saturday, November 7, 2009 |
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He Grew Big Enough!
Susan Coleman ~ 11/06/09 I was so pleasantly surprised to see a second on-line newspaper article about the policeman in Cape who helped rescue and save so many dogs. I thought the one by his daughter was so sweet. After the second one I had to write and tell you about the dog that my mother received from Marys' father, Officer Volkerding. If she were here she would be telling this one herself... 
Beyond Stage IV
Sam DeReign ~ 11/06/09 Johnnie Taber was losing strength with each passing day. Getting out of bed became a struggle. Putting makeup on and combing her hair required more energy than she could muster. After work, she'd come home and spend the rest of her evening asleep on the couch... 
Wreaths Across America 2009
Teresa L. Wright ~ 11/05/09 It's the time of year again to sponsor wreaths for the Veterans Graves. I am a SEMO patriot guard rider and last year we were proud to say we were able to cover the whole cemetery with wreaths and then some. This year however we will be only covering the MO Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield MO. ... 
Are we still a "Representative Republic?"
John McMillen ~ 11/05/09 Open Letter to: Senator Claire McCaskill Federal Building 555 Independence Room 1600 Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63703 Our constitution says we are a representative republic, to be governed by 'We, The People.' But, what do we do when the Senator elected to represent "We, The People" slanders us, ignores us, impugns us, misinforms us, deceives us, and hides from "We, The Tax Paying People" she has sworn to represent and protect? On Thursday November 5, 2009, a group of a approximately 40 or 50 people out of their own volition, expense, and passion decided to pay a visit to Senator Claire McCaskill's District office in Cape Girardeau, MO. ... 
Winners Selected in Regional Juried Art Exhibition
Melissa Miller, Arts Council of Southeast Missouri ~ 11/04/09 Judi Brey of Cape Girardeau, Mo., is the Best in Show winner of the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri's Regional Juried Art Exhibition. Her watercolor painting featuring vibrant blue glass vases and yellow daffodils is titled The Call of Spring. As the Best in Show winner, Brey will receive a $500 cash prize...
Bald Knob Cross Restoration
Friends of the Cross, article submitted by Carol Nebughr ~ 11/04/09 FRIENDS OF THE CROSS, the fund raising organization for BALD KNOB CROSS restoration, has just launched a new holiday campaign to seek additional donations for the restoration. $90,000 has been spent to this date on the repair of the Cross and work is ongoing each day. ... 
St Andrew Challenge Matching Grant for Transitional Housing
Eva Hillis ~ 11/04/09 St. Andrew Lutheran Church has offered a $15,000 challenge matching grant to provide seed money for Love In the Name of Christ's transitional housing campus. They are challenging congregations, businesses and individuals to match this amount. "We have asked our members to step out in faith to continue their tithes in spite of the tough economic times," said congregational director Larry Cleair. ... 
One Burnt Down Barn, An Angel, And Two Beagle Pups
Ola Hendrix ~ 11/04/09 I read a story on your online newspaper a few months back called, Fifty Years Of Love And Dreams Turns Into "For Wags And Whiskers" Thrift Store, written by Captain Glenn Volkerding's daughter, Mary Porter. My family was one of the lucky families that received two of the 29 dogs that Officer Volkerding rescued and cared for. I would like to share my story with you...
CHAFFEE YOUTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOURNEY
MIKE AND TINA JOHNSON ~ 11/04/09 CHAFFEE WILL BE HOSTING IT'S 6TH ANNUAL YOUTH CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT ON DEC 14- DEC 19TH. iT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE CHAFFEE ELEM ACTIVITY CENTER. WE ARE INVITING GRADES 3RD, 4TH AND 5TH GRADE BOYS. THE ENTRY FEE THIS YEAR IS $100 PER TEAM. IT WILL BE A AROUND ROBIN TOURNEY TAKING 5 TEAMS IN EACH GRADE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PUT YOUR TEAM IN OUR TOURNEY PLACE CALL MIKE OT TINA JOHNSON AT 573-887-9168... 
Oran HS basketball 40 year reunion
Lisa May ~ 11/03/09 Oran High School 1969 basketball players and cheerleaders 40 year reunion Where were you 40 years ago? Times were simpler then, Oran High was 35-0, and our infamous head coach, Gene Bess was well on his way in becoming the winningest coach in the nation in Jr. College history!... 
Perryville marching band earns awards
Linda Boxdorfer ~ 11/03/09 On Saturday, October 17th, the Perryville High School Marching Buccaneers, under the direction of Jay Peters and Eric Seibel, competed in a marching competition hosted by the Central R-III Rebels in Park Hills, Missouri. In the preliminary round, the Buccaneers placed 1st in the 3A division and won trophies for "Outstanding Auxiliary" and "Outstanding Music." By winning first place in their division, the Buccaneers were invited to compete a second time in the finals round against the top schools in the competition, including several 4A, 5A, and 6A bands. ... 
Resource Connection Fair set at Cape Junior High School
Steve Robertson & Kayleen Shaw ~ 11/03/09 Connecting parents with available community resources is the goal of an upcoming resource fair organized by school social worker Kayleen Shaw of Cape Girardeau School District. The fair is set for November 10, 3pm -- 7pm at the Junior High School old gymnasium at 205 Caruthers. ... 
Barbara Fairchild to Appear With Heartland Pops
J. Ganiel ~ 11/03/09 Entertainer Barbara Fairchild and husband Roy Morris will be the special guests at the Heartland Pops 2009 Christmas Show on Mon. Dec. 7 at 7:15P.M. at Academic Hall. In addition to performing, Barbara will also serve as guest narrator for "The Nativity Story". ... 
St. Andrew Fishing Village in Les Iroises, Haiti
Jayne Schrader ~ 11/02/09 In 2008, St. Andrew Lutheran Church raised enough funds to build 18 homes at St. Andrew Fishing Village in Les Iroises, Haiti. These simple cinder block homes are being built now; the fishing boats purchased from fund raising in 2007 are in full use; and the goal is to build more homes as well as build a school. Life groups within the congregation have participated in a variety of fund raisers to help raise funds to rebuild the village... 
Megan Hawk, 11, bags her 2nd deer on Youth Hunting Weekend
Mrs. Jeffry Lynne Hawk, grandmother ~ 11/02/09 This is the second year that Megan has gone deer hunting with her father, Jason Hawk. She and her cousin, Logan Lewis were both trained in gun safety and shooting by their grandfather, Jack Hawk and Meg's Dad, Jason. All four went hunting early Saturday morning during the Youth Weekend Hunt. Meg and Logan both shot a deer. Logan got his that morning. Meg and her father returned that afternoon at which time, Megan shot her deer... 
Logan Lewis, 12, gets a deer on first hunt
Jeffry L. Hawk, Grandmother ~ 11/02/09 Logan Lewis went hunting with his Grandfather, Jack E. Hawk, for his very first time during the Youth Hunting Weekend early Saturday morning and bagged a 3-pt. buck with his first shot! After just two days of target practice and gun safety instructions from his grandfather, Logan went hunting for the first time. They hunted on private property where only his small hunting party was allowed to protect the youth from other hunter's who might have been in the same area... 
St. Jude's Mission Project
Beth Eldridge ~ 11/01/09 The second grade class at Cape Christian School is doing a mission project to raise money for St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital. The class has one student in their class that has Pre B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. A parent of one of the students will be running the St. ...
Random Act of Kindness
Anonymous ~ 11/01/09 While having lunch last Tuesday (rainy Tuesday) at Popeye's in Cape, an older lady, who uses a walker, was preparing to leave. She had no raincoat and no way to hold an umbrella. I looked up to see a Popeye's worker-Lonnie-walk her to her car carrying an umbrella for her. If you know Lonnie, or see him at work, please let him know how much you appreciate his selfless gesture... 
FOSTERING HOPE
11/01/09 November 7th and 8th PETCO at 266 Seimers Drive in Cape Girardeau Missouri will host FOSTERING HOPE, an educational seminar and workshop for all area animal welfare organizations. This workshop is open to the public and will be the first of its kind. ...
Unexpected good samaritans
wish to remain anymous ~ 10/31/09 While traveling north on Kingshighway on 10/31/09, I came upon a wreck involving a Jeep and a small convertible. I noticed a few things, most of which are consistant, however a couple stood out. A worker from what appeared to be Plaza Tire, a nearby business was there assisting another man with the most serious person involved. ... |
Red Oak leaves against of Crooked Creek bank
Karen S. Belcher ~ 11/06/09 Some of the last remaining leaves are the oaks along the Crooked Creek which change to an 'eye popping' red against the shoreline of the Crooked Creek. 
Mena standing on rock cliff over Crooked Creek
Karen S. Belcher ~ 11/06/09 Wilhelmina Harker Von Der Leirer, or Mena , for her call name. Mena's gorgeous coloring really stands out against the beautiful fall backdrop on our walk today. 
Orange and Pink Berries on Tree in Pasture
Karen S. Belcher ~ 11/06/09 The gorgeous colors as these seeds burst through their covering caught my eye as I walked through the pasture. 
Brilliant Red Berries Against Blue Sky and Pine
Karen S. Belcher ~ 11/06/09 These gorgeous red berries were found on a hike through our pasture. The brilliant color of sky, pine and berries begged to be photographed. 
Jackson Speech/Debate Winners
Bob Clubbs ~ 11/06/09 The Jackson High School Speech & Debate team opened their competition season with a First Place overall win at Clearwater. Individual winners included: (Front Row) Taylor Poore, Holly Bollinger, Lydia Meece, (Back Row) Morgan Caldwell, Jessica Stearns, and Eric Miller... 
Bailey interupted
w.halter ~ 11/05/09 Bailey was busy doing laundry as you can see but heard us working in the yard and had to come investigate. Anyone have any spare socks??? 
our little sugar
Mary Taylor ~ 11/05/09 she was entered in the cutest dog competition, so far she has'nt won anything, buts thats ok, we know shes special. 
Halloween 2009
Theresa VanGilder ~ 11/05/09 Cast of Wizard of Oz Front row from left to right Jada (Dorthy), Brionna (Good Witch), Jaylen (Tin Man), Isaiah (Scare Crow), Byron (Lion), Danielle (Dorthy) Back row from left to right Ashley (lollipop kid), Melissa (lollipop kid), Aiyana (Bad Witch) and Jamie (lollipop kid)... 
Cleopatra, Grass Roots BMW's Official Greeter
R.L. Anderson ~ 11/05/09 Everyone who comes to our shop knows Cleo! She greets everyone, and then goes back to lay in the sunshine in the window. She is a Havanese/Poodle cross, and is the sweetest little dog we have ever had. She is my shadow, and is so smart that we are constantly amazed... 
The Humane Society's Featured Pet
The Humane Society of Southeast Missouri ~ 11/05/09 Mylie is an 8 month-old Rat Terrier. She is available for adoption at The Humane Society of Southeast Missouri, 573-334-5837. See more pets available at www.semopets.org 
The Manager At Edward Bernard GALLERY
Peg MacDougall ~ 11/05/09 Martin, one of our golden doodles goes to work everyday with Mom and really works hard. Andy, the other one goes to work with Dad at PMac Music. They are both works of art! 
Camping
Charlotte Bazzanella ~ 11/05/09 LJ and Ariel go camping for the first time. As you can see they were very comfortable in "their" chairs. What a pair! 
THIS IS MAGGIE
Gail Amick ~ 11/05/09 MAGGIE IS ALWAYS READY FOR ANYTHING WITH HER HOODIE ON. SHE IS LOYAL AND TOTALLY AWESOME 
sitting in the leaves
Patrick Buffington ~ 11/05/09 After raking the leaves in my back yard. Peanut decides it is time for a break. 
Patriots Win the Cape Youth Tackle Football (CYTF) Senior Division on 11.1.09
CYTF Staff ~ 11/05/09 The "Patriots", led by head coach Francis McClard, won the Senior league CYTF Championship at Houck Stadium on Sunday, November 1 by defeating the Buccaneers 20-6. The Patriots finished the fall season with a 5-1 record. 
Prince & Tootsie enjoying the view.
Cathy Rabbitt ~ 11/05/09 If they aren't playing outside, they still enjoy looking out! 
Melvin's had enough of this Facebook!
Ron Cook ~ 11/05/09 Melvin laid his head on the keyboard to get some attention and it worked.. |
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