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Redhawk Basketball Invites Fans to Sellout the Show Me Center and Get Rowdy with the Redhawks
Jeff Honza ~ 02/09/10
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. - The Southeast Missouri State Department of Athletics announced that it has launched a department wide effort to sellout the Show Me Center for the final home games of the 2009-10 season against Austin Peay on Feb. 27. The event, titled "The Show Me Sellout," encourages fans from across the region to get rowdy with the Redhawks and show their support for Southeast Basketball by packing the Show Me Center...
Jackson man receives top Conservation honors
Candice Davis, Missouri Department of Conservation ~ 02/09/10
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Missouri's Conservation Commission recognized Jackson resident Thomas L. Dickerson as Missouri's 2009 Bowhunter Education Volunteer Instructor of the Year at its regular meeting Thursday. This is the first time this award has been made since the adoption of the Missouri Department of Conservation's (MDC) Bowhunter Education program...
DRIvIN' RAIN sings to FNA/SONY and records a new track for up coming Whitesnake Tribute album.
cabala productions ~ 02/08/10
Local hard rock legends DRIvIN' RAIN announced on their websites that the band has signed a new 2010 record deal with Nashville based FNA RECORDS. The new label already has cd releases by the bands Tora Tora, Dirty Looks, Black N Blue, and HAWK. With several other major acts to be released very soon...
Perryville High School PBS winners for January
Linda Boxdorfer ~ 02/08/10
Perryville High School students and staff members were recently recognized for going above and beyond the PBS (Positive Behavior Support program) expectations for the month of January. The students were issued Buccaneer Bucks by administrators and faculty members for demonstrating their exceptional behavior, which they then redeemed for a free homework pass, free admission to one athletic event, a free drink and snack from the concession stand, $1.00 off a library fine, or free admission to one school dance. ...
8th Grade Basketball Team Awarded Sportsmanship Trophy
Linda Boxdorfer ~ 02/08/10
Their record was 4-7 but that isn't what made the Perry County Middle School 8th grade Boys Basketball Team stand out among their peers. The 8th grade boys were awarded the JCAA (Jefferson County Athletic Association) Conference Sportsmanship Award for the 2009-10 basketball season. ...
Valentine's Day Fundraiser
Semo Alliance for Disability Independence ~ 02/08/10
SADI's First Annual Valentine's Day Fundraiser was a success. SADI stopped taking orders for the candy bouquets on Friday, February 5, 2010 and was able to take over 220 orders. These candy bouquets were made available for a $15 donation and for an extra $1 more could be delivered in the Cape and Jackson areas. ...
A Happy Ending
Semo Alliance for Disability Independence ~ 02/08/10
On November 18, 2009, Leo Baumhardt, an In-Home Service Aide through SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence (SADI), lost his home to a fire. Along with losing his home, Leo, also lost his beloved pet Chihuahua, Cha-chi. After learning of Leo's loss, SADI Staff worked towards finding a new pet to help fill Leo's void. ...
St. Mary Cathedral School 2010 Distinguished Graduate
Gena Bisher ~ 02/08/10
ST. MARY CATHEDRAL SCHOOL AWARDS 2010 DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE TO SISTER RITA SCHONOHOFF St. Mary Cathedral School in Cape Girardeau, MO recently honored Sister Rita Schonhoff as their 2010 NCEA Distinguished Graduate during Catholic Schools Week celebrated January 30th through February 5th, 2010. ...
SpiritWing from Missouri Baptist University to Present Concert
Mike Shupert ~ 02/08/10
SpiritWing, celebrating 25 years as Missouri Baptist University's contemporary Christian collegiate vocal performance group, will lead the Sunday morning worship service at First Baptist Church of Cape Girardeau on Sunday, February 14, at 10:45 am. The public is invited. First Baptist Church is located at the corner of Lexington Ave. and Cape Rock Drive...
CASA Informational Meetings to be held
Lori Schutte ~ 02/08/10
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will be holding Informational Meetings once a month for prospective CASA volunteers. A CASA volunteer has to complete 30 hours of special training and background screenings before they are sworn in as a volunteer child advocate. ...
Kelso C - 7 Annual Science Fair
Debra Nenninger ~ 02/08/10
Press Release Kelso C -- 7 Elementary School Kelso C -- 7 Elementary School in New Hamburg, Missouri held its annual Science Fair in the cafeteria on Tuesday, February 2, 2010. Students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade participated. Students began their projects at home before Christmas and could work individually on their project or have a partner. ...
Pachyderms To Host Panel Honoring Local GOP Leaders
Holly M. Lintner ~ 02/08/10
The SEMO Pachyderm Club will be hosting a panel honoring local GOP Leaders on Feb. 18, 2010 at 7:00 PM at Dexter BBQ in Cape. The panel will feature long-time, local party leaders discussing the Party's local past, present and future. Attendees confirmed include: David Limbaugh, Donna Lichtenegger, Weldon Macke, Tom Schulte, and David Schwab. Tentative guests include: JoAnn Emerson and Gary Rust...
LOCAL PRIEST TO LEAD TOUR TO EUROPEAN RELIGIOUS SITES
Sarah Aydt ~ 02/07/10
Father Patrick Nwokoye is no stranger to travel. The SEMO University Newman Center priest pilgrimages each year to various holy cities around the globe and with each trip takes a fortunate few of the Cape Girardeau faithful along. How would YOU like a chance to join him?!?...
Movies At The Mud House- "2012- BRACING FOR TOMORROW" w/ Brent Miller - 2/11/2010
cabala productions ~ 02/06/10
OUT THERE (Paranormal Discussion Group) Thursday 2/11/2010 7:15 PM Movies At The Mud House- "2012- BRACING FOR TOMORROW" w/ Brent Miller The Horizon Project: Episode 01: Bracing for Tomorrow Runtime: 1 hr, 15 minutes Episode 01 of The Horizon Project begins with a frightening bang. ...
PCMS Parent Partnership Group Presents Donkey Basketball
Linda Boxdorfer ~ 02/05/10
The Perry County Middle School Parent Partnership Group is sponsoring Donkey Basketball on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 7 p.m. in the Perry Park Center. Advance sale tickets are available for $6.00 at First State Community Bank, the Bank of Missouri, the Chamber of Commerce office, and at the Perryville Elementary, Perry County Middle School and Perryville High School offices. Tickets at the gate will be $8.00. Children ages 4 and under will be admitted free of charge...
Free HDTV From BestBuy
(02/03/10)
Perryville Discount Furniture has teamed up with BestBuy to give away free HDTV's with the purchase of select 6 pc livingroom sets from Ashley Furniture. Sets starting at $1399 with a free HDTV. or a bedroom package for $1799 that includes a nice queen Mattress and boxspring from campbell mattress a Queen bed, Dressor, Mirror, a nightstand, and comforter set, and recieve a free HDTV from bestbuy. visit our website a www.perryvillediscountfurniture.com for details or call us at 573-547-1835...
Opening of new local Aaron Sachs and Associates' office in Cape Girardeau to be announced during Superbowl game
(02/03/10)
Cape Girardeau , MO February 3, 2010 --Aaron Sachs and Associates, a Missouri law firm, is scheduled to announce the opening of a new local office to service the Cape Girardeau area in a Superbowl ad to air on KFVS -12, the local CBS TV station. ...
Saint Francis Sleep Disorders Center at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau Receives Program Re-Accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
(02/01/10)
WESTCHESTER, Ill., Feb. 1- Saint Francis Sleep Disorders Center at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau recently received program re-accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). "The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Saint Francis Sleep Disorders Center on fulfilling the high standards required for receiving accreditation as a sleep disorders center," said Dr. ...
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MAX LOVES THE SNOW!
JESSICA & BRETT BURGER ~ 02/09/10
MAX LOVES TO PLAY OUTSIDE AND EAT THE SNOW!
Filling his belly
Karen Grayson ~ 02/09/10
I caught this little critter filling his belly up after chasing everyone else off from Bill's feeder.
Beautiful snowy scenery
Karen Grayson ~ 02/09/10
Everything looked so pretty after Mother Nature made another visit to us!!
Sasha
Karen Cotner ~ 02/08/10
My GSD Sasha in snow of 2010
Bring on the snow!!
Karen Grayson ~ 02/08/10
Here's Jeanne & Jimmy's miniature sicilian donkey, Zacheus, wearing his winter attire. He says, "Bring on the snow!! I'm ready!!"
Visiting the geese at Capaha Park
Misty Snell ~ 02/08/10
My son Aidan LOVES to go to Capaha Park and feed the geese and ducks...but he doesnt like it when they get too close!
Gizmo the Pappion
Karen Grayson ~ 02/08/10
This is Jeanne & Jimmy's new puppy Gizmo. He is a pappion about 3 months old now. He loves to ride his mighty steed even though he only weighs 2.9 lbs. He's simply adorable!!
Polar Bear Plunge
Stephanie Westrich ~ 02/08/10
Jessica Westrich gave high five to a fireman in 32 degree water during the polar bear plunge as her dad Larry Westrich watches.
Amazing Daisies
C. Schloss ~ 02/08/10
Daisy Girl Scouts from St. Mary School in Cape Girardeau made blankets and donated them to the Building Blocks of Missouri Program. They completed this service project because of their love for babies. The girls used money they earned from their Fall product sales to purchase the fleece for these blankets. ...
Stretch & Yawn
Annabeth Miller ~ 02/07/10
Katie wakes up from an afternoon nap with a good stretch and a yawn!
Jay Dee's afternoon nap
Terra Owens ~ 02/07/10
Jay Dee laying on couch after along day of playing with kids.
Let It Snow
Dee Boesen ~ 02/07/10
During our recent snowfall, We enjoyed watching many of these lovely birds come to our window feeders. As you can imagine, being housebound with the snow, we were entertained most of the day. Soon we can look forward to our nesting bluebirds. Their houses are ready for the spring scouting ritual at the end of March...
The Groundhog was Wrong...Robins ....Sign of Spring
Karen S. Belcher ~ 02/07/10
A flock of Robins has been hopping around this week at Crooked Creek Ranch.
Robin Red Breast
Karen S. Belcher ~ 02/07/10
This robin and its flock have been pecking the field for food.
Coopers Hawk
Stan Crader ~ 02/07/10
Keeping a close eye on the bird feeder, but not for seed.
Big Red
Stan Crader ~ 02/07/10
This guy was waiting for the feeder to be filled.
Cardinal in glass birdfeeder
Linda Whitener ~ 02/06/10
This female cardinal was enjoying a snack of sunflower seeds in a crackly blue glass birdfeeder on our pondbank in the snow.
Nap Time
Kelly Mitchell ~ 02/06/10
This is Owen, my 11 week old Great Dane puppy, just getting settled for his afternoon nap. Aside from sleeping, Owen enjoys eating copious amounts of food, attacking his toys and looking at himself in the mirror.
Thanks for the snack, I'm outta here
Joy DuPrey ~ 02/06/10
This beautiful Junco enjoyed a late afternoon snack at my feeder, it was great to catch him in flight. What a beautiful object of nature.
Sitting Pretty
Karen Grayson ~ 02/06/10
I heard this little fella singing loudly in the top of a tall tree before I ever saw him. He sure was pretty in front of the crystal blue sky!!
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