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Submitted by Mary Ann Kagle Attending the 2021 Chaffee (Missouri) Alumni which was held at Chaffee High School on Sept. 25 were Mark L Hopkins, Betty Cline Montgomery, Betty Seyer Gladtetter, Sue Gremar Ivy and Mary Ann Duncan Kagle. Other classmates were unable to attend because of COVID.

On Aug. 3, Marcus Johnson received an $800 scholarship from the battalion chief Steve Niswonger Memorial Scholarship Fund. Johnson is currently enrolled in EMT classes. The scholarship has enabled funds to be donated to Firefighter 1 and 2, and EMT students to assist with course costs...

Submitted by Nancy Bahn Ramblewood Garden Club has awarded the May Yard of the Month to Brian and Deb Tracy, who live in the Historic Neighborhood of Cape Girardeau. Their natural-style gardens are filled with many perennially blooming hostas, azaleas, variegated vinca and Soloman’s seal (Polygonatum) plantings. The front garden contains spring blooming azaleas of the pink small-blossomed Coral Bells, purple Herbert, orangey-red Hino Crimson and Delaware Valley White varieties, with white-edged Patriot hostas lining their base. All these azaleas varieties grow well in this planting zone and provide an explosion of color early in April. Interspersed among the azaleas are Lee’s Dark Purple rhododendron and English boxwood (Buxus), with variegated Liriope lining the entry walkway. Potted coleus and Rex begonias decorate the porch area. White dogwood (Cornus florida), oakleaf hydrangea (Quercifolia), red-leafed Japanese maple (Acer palmatum), and a pink-blossomed Camilla Winter’s Joy add to this colorful display. Brian related that he would take a picture each spring of their garden and send it to his father, who passed away this last year. Another bed is filled with plantings of spiderwort (Tradescantia), Hellebore, (Helleborus, commonly known as Lenten rose), monkey grass (Liriope muscari), lily of the valley (Convallarie majalis), variegated Vinca major (Periwinkle), orange and pink lilies (Lilium), Frances Williams and Halcyon hostas (Plantain lily), and azalea varieties, with ajuga or bugleweed serving as ground cover. The highlight of the backyard lawn area is a round garden bed containing a French lilac (Syringa vulgaris), purple iris and yellow flag iris (Iris pseudacorus). A circle drive is landscaped with perfectly round shaped English boxwood. Congratulations to Brian and Deb Tracy for making our town a more beautiful place to live.

Submitted by Toni Pettet Five generations: front row, Bonnie Hahs holds Audrey Ponder; back row, from left, Susan Huber, Kelsey Ponder and Toni Pettet.

Submitted by Sharon Shelton On Feb. 24, the daughters of the American Revolution held its Good Citizen reception for area seniors at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. One senior from each high school was chosen as their good citizen for the 2019-2020 school. Those honored were, from left, Archna Sobti from Cape Girardeau Central High School, Nicholas Hux from Notre Dame Regional High School, Morgan Crutsinger from Delta High School and Madison Schumer from Oak Ridge High School...

Submitted by Steven Sebaugh The Optimist Club of Jackson and the Noon Optimist Club of Jackson presented the contestants of the Oratorical (Speech) Contest of 2020. Pictured, from left, is Steven Sebaugh, oratorical chairman; Hiren Parekh, winner; Jillian Majors, winner; Justin Samanta, winner; and Shelly Kaiser, oratorical chairwoman. Parekh and Majors will represent The Optimist Club of Jackson, and Justin Samanta will represent the Noon Optimist Club of Jackson in the next level of competition. Prizes were medals and $100 to go for their education. The Oratorical Contest was started in 1928 and has become the longest-running youth program sponsored by Optimist International. Nearly 2,000 clubs participate in this program each year. The contest is designed for teens to gain experience in public speaking and to provide them with the opportunity to win $2,500 in college scholarships at the district level and $22,500 in college scholarships at the Optimist International Oratorical World Championships. Each year in February, the two Optimists Clubs in Jackson host the contest.

Photo of the storm on June 26, 2013.

Taken on Montgomery Street, in South Cape Girardeau on June 26 during the tornado watch.

Taken as the funnel cloud passed over my house

Cape Central High School golf team was recognized at the May Cape Public Schools Board of Education meeting for its successful 2012-13 season. Pictured from the left are Board President Tony Smee, CHS Golf Coach Dick Wadlington, CHS Junior Travis Simmons, CHS Freshman Kobe Franklin, and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jim Welker. Not pictured is CHS Sophomore Luke Kinder, who was unable to attend...

Aftermath of the train wreck at Rockview on Sat. May 25, 2013

Barge struggling against the Mississippi flood

Working in the snow and ice

Low water levels on the Mississippi River make it easy to find interesting shapes in the sand along the banks of the river. It was a cold but sunny day at Thebes Illinois on Saturday , January 26, 2013, a nice day to be out taking photographs.

General Watkins Conservation Area Scott County Missouri

Had to capture the Blue Sky pushing the Storm Clouds away 9-6-12. Strange colors in this storm.

I had to look up in order to see this rainbow after the Thursday evening storm--the highest one I've ever seen. I hope others saw it!

Firefighters begin the initial attack on a round hay bale fire near Fruitland shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday.

Smoke from the hay bales is seen at 1 p.m. Sunday. The smoke could continue for several days and firefighters may return to the scene if the wind increases.

Cape Girardeau Public School District kicked off American Education Week with the signing of a proclamation by Mayor Harry Rediger at the district administrative office at 301 N. Clark. Attending the signing were, from the left, Julie Castle, 6th grade, Central Middle School, daughter of Christina Castle; Cape School Board President Stacy Kinder; Kierra Wyatt, 4th grade, Clippard Elementary School, daughter of Kimberly Jackson and Shawn Wyatt; Mayor Rediger; Kelsey Martin, Senior at Central High School, daughter of Christine and Kevin Martin; and Superintendent of Schools Dr. ...

Avenue of Flags at Cape County Park North, Veteran's Day November 11, 2011

Jackson Fire Rescue celebrated 100 years on November 6, 2011 with the dedication of their newest fire truck 3315.

Flags lined up one after another in remembrance of 9/11 at Circle Park.

Flags surround Circle Park in Chaffee, MO in remembrance of 9/11.

Scott City Firefighters and North Scott County Ambulance Personnel assist a dog rescued from house fire.

Truck on I55 just north of the 105 Fruitland exit. Everyone looks like they escaped unharmed, but the truck is toast.

The 20-foot-tall "Tranquil Ripples" titanium and stainless steel sculpture stands outside the Southeast Cancer Center. The wind-driven sculpture features three independently moving rings.The sculpture is one of two kinetic pieces by San Diego, Calif., sculptor Jeffery Laudenslager that were erected recently at SoutheastHEALTH's West Campus...

A member of the Union Pacific Great Excursion Adventure's Little Rock Express poses with some young passengers during Old 844's visit to Cape Girardeau.

Union Pacific Steam Locomotive No. 844 Highway 25 towards Delta, Mo June 6,2011

Union Pacific Steam Locomotive No. 844 June 6, 2011 Highway 25 towards Delta, MO

SoutheastHEALTH has been named an American Heart Association Gold Start! Fit-Friendly Company, one of only 123 employers in the Midwest to receive such recognition. Wellness Services Director Cindy Seyer celebrates the Fit-Friendly designation on Thursday, June 9, with SoutheastHEALTH President and CEO Debbie Linnes (center), and Janet Rigdon (right), Executive Director of Perioperative Services/Cardiovascular Service Line. ...

This is the 2nd largest running steam engine, Union Pacific No.844, leaving Cape Girardeau, on 6/6/2011 at 8:15AM.

Union Pacific coming into Cape Girardeau in reverse Saturday, June 4th. Photo taken just off of South Sprigg.

Union Pacific coming into Cape Girardeau in reverse Saturday, June 4th. Photo taken just off of South Sprigg.

At the Whistle Stop at Ware, IL crossing.

Inspection time at the Whistle Stop at Ware, IL Crossing.

Greasing the drive bearing during the Whistle Stop at Ware, IL Crossing.

Steam engine afficionados admire the old Union Pacific 844.

Crowd gathers to see the old Union Pacific 844 engine during brief Whistle Stop at Ware, IL.

High balling it, here she comes, rollin' round the bend--ol' Union Pacific No. 844.

These 2 little girls had a lemonade stand this past Saturday and raised $188.35 for Joplin Tornado victims. The girls came up with the idea on their own and went to the owner of Cape Bicycle and asked permission to have the stand there. These young ladies sold lemonade from 10-5! 9 year old Zoe Koetting and her 4 year old sister Audrey are the daughters of Patrick and Robin Koetting. These young ladies are an inspiration to us all and what the American Red Cross is all about. You girls rock!...

Photo taken on South Kingshighway on May 25th.

Interesting cloud formations formed shortly after the storm.

Fire in Jackson in the early morning hours of Friday May 20th

Aerial view of the Hubbard House (Allstun Farms) in Dorena, MO. Location Hwy 102 and "YY" junction. House was built in 1939.

Aerial photo of the Hubbard House (Allstun Farms) 2nd Photo. Hwy 102 and "YY" junction. House built in 1939.

House under water from Birds Point Levee break.

Farm under water from Bird Point Levee Break.

This is my father, Don Farris, as we were in a boat surveying the damage to his house and his neighbors farms in Alexander Co. Il.

Breach in the front-Line levee at Bird's Point, MO.

Junction of Highway W and Highway O outside Poplar Bluff, MO on 5/2/11 @ 5p.m. This area had NO water on it at 8:30a.m. this morning!

Several trees broken or up rooted by tornato on hill of Cissus Lane.

Big tree falls on shed on hill top of Cissus Lane.

Trees spun and broken.

Cissus Lane after several days of rain. Guard rail still holds on.

Wheat fields flooded near the levee north of Charleston.

Flooding over State Highway 177, just past Kenco. Photo taken 5/2/11 at approximately 8 AM.

This is the intersection of County Road 657 and State Highway 177. It's completely underwater. Photo taken 5/2/11 at approximately 9 AM.

Rising waters of the Mississippi and barge traffic

this is county road 640 just off of 657. This route has been the main thoroughfare for residents north of the city limits after hwy 177 was closed due to flood water. Today it is closed too making the commute for most residents 15 minutes longer.

The water keeps creeping up over highway 177 at the city limit of Cape Gir. Normally I take pics of some mailboxes but they are under water and I cannot get to them.

About a mile north on highway 177 some residents may become sandwiched between two areas of flood waters. Currently 177 at the city limits is flooded and this area looks to flood if we keep getting rising waters.

Fly over of Wappapello Lake on Friday afternoon. Chionia Landing Parking lot under water.

The red house at the Girl Scout Camp on Lake Wappapello, taken April 30 2011

Light pole next to the boat launching ramp at the Sundowner parking area

Restrooms at Peoples Creek beach and swimming area

Saturday afternoon April 30 cruise on Lake Wappapello Peoples Creek swimming area, beach?, picnic pavilion and restrooms

I happened to find this Army Convoy following me down I-55 on Friday. I didn't see them until I took the Nash Road exit to turn around. There were 20-30 vehicles. They went to the Truck stop to fill up with gas. After talking to one of the Army guys, I found out they were heading to Kennett to help out. I thanked him for serving in the many ways that they do and told him to tell the others as well!! Thank God we have them to help in times of distress...

As you can see, this guy was the head of the convoy. It was really cool to see all these trucks going to help out with the flooding.

The convoy lined up waiting for the rest of the vehicles to get filled up with fuel. Thanks to all servicemen and women serving the U.S. as well as abroad!!

This is a photo of the railroad tracks and outbuilding right below Cape Rock in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 29th, 2011.

This is a photo of the railroad tracks and outbuilding right below Cape Rock in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 29th, 2011. (See the before picture that was taken on Monday.)

April 28, 2011 on Main St in downtown Cape Girardeau. Families using boats to get from one house to another, many evacuated.

Another person who drove to fast and went into a wall. This is at the drive thru entrance into starbucks in cape.

Tuesday night's storms knocked town this tree branch, which fell where my car normally would be parked.

This pine tree was uprooted during Tuesday's storms, taking out a section of chain-link fence. A small shrub directly in front of it snapped at the base.

Damage along Highway Y near Arrowhead Campground along the Castor River.

Damage along Highway Y near Arrowhead Campground along the Castor River.

This tree fell on our house during the storm.

Hail stones jumping around the front yard during the recent storm in Cape.

Firefighters at the Chaffee house fire Friday were quickly evacuated from the roof when a large funnel cloud was observed at 3:15pm just west of the incident. The fire caused extensive damage to the garage and the two vehicles inside. Two pumpers from Chaffee Fire Department, one pumper from Delta Fire District, the Chaffee Police Department, North Scott County Ambulance and sixteen firefighters responded to the alarm...

I took these shots in Jackson looking south while the tornado sirens were going off!!

Another shot I took looking south from Jackson while the sirens were going off!

I took this pic looking south from Jackson while the tornado sirens were going off!!

Took this pic looking south from Jackson while tornado sirens were going off!

This photo was taken nearly 30 minutes after hail storm swept through the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. Several vehicles and aircraft were damaged.

Golf ball size hail

Look in the windshield, I got to "keep" one softball size hail that landed on my car! My car has lots o dimples!

Taken on Hwy 177 at the mouth of Bella Vista Lake Estates, outside of Jackson Mo, near Proctor and Gamble.

Hail about the size of a nickle from storms that moved through Cape Girardeau in the afternoon of April 15, 2011

This is taken from North Jackson looking toward Cape as the sirens were sounding.

Tornado clouds