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Amen Center receives donation (2/3/24)
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Blue star marker iinstalled (12/30/23)Submitted by Nancy Bahn A Blue Star Memorial Marker was installed Saturday, April 29 at Ivers Park in Cape Girardeau by the Four Seasons and the Ramblewood Garden Clubs. This Memorial Marker honors all past, present and future members of the armed forces of the United States. This is the second Memorial Marker installed in Cape Girardeau. The other is in front of the Veterans Home. These Markers are found throughout the United States as a program of the National Garden Clubs...
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Auxiliary donates to Toys for Tots (11/18/23)The Louis K. Juden American Legion Post No. 63 Auxiliary ladies in Cape Girardeau donated toys to Toys for Tots. The auxiliary is dedicated to supporting several charities every year. In October the ladies bought coats, gloves, hats and socks for Franklin School pupils...
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Scrap Sound Attraction 10-29-23 (10/28/23)
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Scholarships awarded (10/7/23)
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Unusual visitor (9/23/23)
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Birthday party at Veterans Home (9/23/23)
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Ramblewood Garden Club September yard of the month (9/9/23)Ramblewood Garden Club is pleased to award the September Yard of the Month to Sue Pensel, who gardens in the Alma Schrader School area. One of the most outstanding features of this yard is the use of mass plantings of a selected variety of plants. Large arborvitaes (Thuja) with bright green foliage grow tall on three sides of the yard creating an enclosed private back area. ...
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Generous Zonta Club 8-27-23 (8/26/23)
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Food distributed on Christmas day (1/7/23)
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Generosity Eagles (12/17/22)
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LCA canned goods 12-18-22 (12/17/22)
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Gift cards given to Cape Middle School (12/10/22)
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Student Santas receive donations (12/10/22)
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Pobst given donation (12/3/22)
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Nancy Hunter club news (11/26/22)
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Goodin receives award 11-27-22 (11/26/22)
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Saint Francis Healthcare System gifts sculpture (10/8/22)
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Ramblewood Garden Club announces September YOM (9/17/22)The September Yard of the Month has been awarded to Carl and Barbara Blanchard who live and garden in the Twin Lakes subdivision in Cape Girardeau. The Blanchards built their house in 1973 on a barren lot. They planted a red oak tree (Quercus rubra) that stands majestically in their front yard. ...
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Generosity Glenn Family 9-4-22 (9/3/22)
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Ramblewood Garden Club announces August Yard of the month (8/27/22)Ramblewood Garden Club has awarded the August Yard of the Month to Paul and Bonnie Kipper who live and garden at 1251 Normal in the Historic District of Cape Girardeau. The Kipper's colorful garden produces bright blooms and interesting textures in every season...
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Kellerman foundation 8-21-22 (8/20/22)
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Shields receives scholarship (7/16/22)
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St. Joseph School presented with flag (7/16/22)
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Marine Corps League hold canned food drive for Safehouse. (7/16/22)
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July Yard of the month (7/16/22)Ramblewood Garden Club has awarded the July Yard of the Month to Joe Marvel, who lives and gardens at 1903 College St. here in Cape Girardeau. Marvel is a Navy veteran who spent his Navy service at Long Beach, California. His duties included being a chef and driver for the Base Commander. ...
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Yard of the Month (5/14/22)
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Wall of fame plaque 5-8-22 (5/7/22)
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Broadway Pharmacy adds art to downtown Cape Girardeau (5/7/22)Broadway Pharmacy located in downtown Cape Girardeau is bringing a new piece of art to the corner of Broadway and Sprigg Street. The sculpture, titled "Ciconia," meaning "The Crane," was created by student artist Melanie Reichert from Southeast Missouri State University along with support from a Broadway Pharmacy Student Art Sculpture Grant...
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Cape Girardeau firefighters visit school (4/30/22)
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Guardian Angel School goes bowling (4/23/22)Submitted by Debbie Gaines Since Catholic Schools Week, which occurred from Jan. 30 to Feb. 4, ended with ice for Guardian Angel School in Oran, Missouri, a planned bowling trip was postponed until March 11. This annual event at West Park Lanes in Cape Girardeau is a favorite activity for the students. They get to bowl two games and buy snacks at the snack bar. When the students returned to school, they were dismissed at noon to enjoy the rest of the day at home.
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Mary Kay donates to Safehouse of Southeast Missouri 4-24-22 (4/23/22)
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Arbor Day 4-3-22 (4/2/22)
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Helleman receives nursing award (3/26/22)
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Knights of Columbus makes donation to Parkview State School (12/25/21)
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Scott City Police Department receives donation from from Sam's Club and Walmart (12/11/21)
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Scott City Police Department receives donation (12/11/21)
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Evening Optimists makes donation to Project Charlie (12/4/21)
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Zonta makes donation to tiger Lilies (12/4/21)
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McDonald's gives to Student Santas (12/4/21)
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Rotary Club of Southeast Missouri Service receives award (9/25/21)Submitted by Linda D. Puchbauer The Rotary Club of Southeast Missouri Service was awarded a $1,000 Matching Grant by Rotary District 6060. Food purchases of $2,000 were made to fund the Meals on Wheels Program at Jackson Senior Center. Pictured is club president Linda Puchbauer, with other club members and volunteers for the Meals on Wheels Program. Janet Hitt is manager of Jackson Senior Center.
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Buzzi Unicem helps Cape Schools conquer COVID-19 (9/25/21)Submitted by Kristin Tallent Buzzi Unicem is helping Cape Girardeau Public Schools conquer COVID-19. The global cement manufacturer donated 2,500 masks and 240 tubs of disinfecting wipes to Cape Girardeau Public Schools (CGPS). “Buzzi Unicem continues to be a valued partner to our school district,” said Neil Glass, CGPS superintendent. “They also made a very generous donation last year, which helped us keep our students and staff members safe. We are extremely thankful to them for viewing us as a worthy investment of their resources.” Craig Conklin, plant manager and Sarah Jenkins, administrative assistant/human resources director organized both donations to the school district.
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YOM for August 2021 (8/7/21)Ramblewood Garden Club has awarded the August Yard of the Month to a lovely little English garden in the Sunset area of Cape Girardeau. Patricia Haenni has been planting this garden since the Haenni's bought the house 30 years ago. One of the first things a visitor will notice is the sweet smell of hundreds of flowers and plants growing in this lush green garden. ...
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Award Miller 8-8-21 (8/7/21)
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Music Academy students perform (5/29/21)
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VFW Post 3838 and Auxiliary hands out awards (3/20/21)Submitted by Dale Humphries VFW Post 3838 and Auxiliary recently hosted its annual reception for the Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy essay contest winners. Pictured are from left, Donna Miller, scholarship chair; Patriot Pen winners Tali Renshaw, second place, Trinity Lutheran School; Maggie Hillin, first place, Trinity Lutheran School; and Ailee McKee, not pictured, third place, Trinity Lutheran School. Voice of Democracy winners were Rachel Keele, third place, Cape Girardeau Central High School; Sydney Gartman, second place, Eagle Ridge Christian School; and first place, Hailey Janssens, Eagle Ridge Christian School. Also pictured is Bill Humphries, Senior Vice Commander Post 3838.
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Niswonger scholarship recipients (1/2/21)The Battalion Chief Steve Niswonger Annual Memorial Scholarship recipients for 2021 are Adam Hilse of Jackson and Adam Horton of Chaffee, Missouri. Scholarships aid the recipients in completing Firefighter I and Firefighter II classes with the Cape Girardeau Fire Department, beginning in January 2021. Pictured, from left, are: Captain Kelly Allen, Adam Horton, Adam Hilse and Captain JoJo Stuart. The scholarship has been established through a partnership with the late Niswonger’s wife, Shirley, and members of the department. The award is given in recognition of the outstanding dedication and contributions made by Niswonger during his career. At the time of Niswonger’s retirement in 2011, he had served Cape Girardeau for more than 33 years. To be eligible to receive the full scholarship, applicants must complete a process and submit an essay on why they want to serve their community as a firefighter. A committee comprised of Shirley Niswonger and several staff and firefighters with the department choose the recipient or recipients based on who best embodies Niswonger’s characteristics from all applicants.
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Coors Light Trail of Tears Triathlon (9/19/20)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
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Ramblewood September Yard of the Month (9/12/20)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.
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Wonder Woman on display (9/12/20)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.
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Ramblewood Gardening Club May Yard of the Month (5/9/20)
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Opal Johnson celebrates 100th birthday (2/1/20)Submitted by Dan Johnson Opal Johnson of Advance, Missouri, celebrated her 100th birthday Jan. 22. Students from Crowley Ridge Mennonite School serenaded Johnson with songs of faith followed by a hearty extended version of "Happy birthday." They presented bouquets of flowers and hand-crafted brithday cards that included Bible verses. ...
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Cape Shrine Club donates to Shriners Hospital for Children (1/25/20)
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Bank of Missouri makes donation to Humane Society (1/25/20)Submitted by Tracy Poston The Bank of Missouri has made a $50,000 donation to Humane Society of Southeast Missouri capital campaign.
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VFW Post 3838 names teacher of the year (1/18/20)
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Generosity - Optimist Club-Project Charlie (12/7/19)Submitted by Jana Jateff The Evening Optimist Club of Cape Girardeau recently made a donation to the Project Charlie Board. Project Charlie is a drug and alcohol prevention program taught in the Cape Girardeau Public Schools and now it also taught at Lee Hunter in the Sikeston, Missouri, School District. Evening Optimist Club President Shirlene Hecht is shown presenting a check for $3,600 to board secretary, Jana Jateff, left, and Project Charlie facilitator, Faye Garrett, right. “Without the support of the Evening Optimist Club, we would not financially support Project Charlie,” stated Jateff. Every student received a Project Charlie T-shirt as part of the program.
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2019 Cape Rotary Plaza Tire Service Soap Box Derby (5/9/19)Front row, left to right: 2nd place Super Stock #40 Mason Zoellner, 1st place Super Stock #66 Austin Rushing, 1st place Stock Danice Dewrock, 2nd place Stock Jack Lehrian. Back row, left to right, 4th place Super Stock #77 Nolan Bartels, 3rd place Super Stock #64 Emma Pylate, 3rd place Stock #88 Addie Cook, 4th place Stock #61 Jacob Koenig...
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First Holy Communion at Guardian Angel Parish (5/8/19)On Sunday, May 5, nine students made their First Holy Communion at Guardian Angel Church in Oran, MO. Their religious instruction was given by Michelle Priggel (Guardian Angel religion teacher), Sherry Mitchem (Public School Religion teacher), and Father Randy Tochtrop (pastor of Guardian Angel Parish). ...
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McDonald's Donates to Doniphan R-1 in Doniphan (5/7/19)McDonalds of Doniphan recently hosted a McShare night with the Doniphan R-1 School District. The monies raised will be used to purchase new playground equipment. Kelly Campbell, 2nd grade teacher and Alyssa Cates, Kindergarten teacher classes had the most involvement and were each awarded a McFlurry party...
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Springtime View (5/7/19)
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McDonald's RMHC Donates to Jackson R-2 School District (5/7/19)On behalf of Ronald McDonald House Charities, we are please to announce that the Jackson R-2 School District has been awarded a grant in the amount of $1800. These funds will be used to purchase Ozobots which will be incorporated into the elementary curriculum...
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Yellow (5/6/19)Driving through Southern Illinois yesterday, the world turned yellow.
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The Greatest K-12 Art Show (5/3/19)The Gymnasium at Advance R-IV was overflowing with colorful art and even more colorful personalities. Artwork from the entire school was on display for all to enjoy. Art teacher Kori Demyan and several students spent the day decorating the gym, making popcorn and cotton candy in preparation for the evening. Friends and families were in awe of the exhibit and the talent of the students...
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Young kindergarteners on old fire truck (5/3/19)Mrs Williams 2018-2019 kindergarten class takes a field trip to Bootheel Youth Museum in Malden. Enjoying the trip were Cali Brown, Avery Meyers, Liza Rust, Payton McAlister, Amelia Powell, Mrs. Williams, & James Mitchell, along with some parents, & Ms Mary...
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5 Grandsons on a log (5/3/19)Our daughter Karla, her husband David, & 5 of their sons, Abe, Nate, Gabe, Timmy, & Noah visited for Easter. They always take a swim in Castor River, no matter what the weather is. So it’s that time again.
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Board of Realtors donates to City of Cape Girardeau (7/25/16)David Soto and Dawn Seabaugh of the Cape Girardeau County Board of Realtors recently presented $16,800 to the City of Cape Girardeau to help with implementation of their strategic planning efforts for the downtown Cape Girardeau Area. Of the contribution, $15,000 was provided by the National Association of Realtors as part of its Smart Growth Grant Program. ...
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Rev. Harth attends police chaplain training (7/25/16)Rev. John Harth, pastor of Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish in Jackson, was among 300 chaplains from seven nations to attend the International Conference of Police Chaplains Annual Training Seminar July 11 to 15 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Courses covered a wide variety of law enforcement topics; Harth received specialized training in dealing with military veterans in crisis, suicide by cop, encouraging spouses/significant others, and more. ...
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Willie Nelson at the Show Me Center (4/7/16)Willie Nelson performs during the April 7 show at the Show Me Center.
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World War II veterans discuss war memories at Cape Girardeau Public Library (3/22/16)We had a wonderful session of our WW II veterans today, March 21, at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. Dr. Frank Nickell questioned the three men about all their activity in battles and locations, they were in during World War II. Jessica Cox, graduate assistant helped with recording video. ...
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Girl Scout Week (3/7/16)This week is National Girl Scout Week!
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2015 Veterans' History of WWII at Cape County Library (2/25/16)A picture of Veterans' History of WWII, taken Nov. 23, 2015, at Cape County Library. Pictured are veterans Mike Wandrick (left) and John Loeffler.
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Veterans' history of WWII at Cape County Library (2/24/16)The latest picture of Veterans' History of WWII, taken Feb. 19 at Cape County Library. The men (from left) are: Fred Kraft, Freeman Lewis and Ben Howard. They spent about two hours telling about their various war experiences. Dr. Frank Nickell questioned the veterans; Jessica Cox, a graduate student helped with recording video; and Catherine Allison organized the meeting with the help of Shirley Young...
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Orchids (2/23/16)The Orchid Show is ongoing at the Missouri Botanical Gardens. Really nice display that makes for a great day trip to St Louis.
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Father Daughter Dance 2016 (2/22/16)My husband, Curtis, and our daughter, Kynlee, went to their first ever Father/Daughter dance at the Osage Centre on Feb. 20. Kynlee is 3 years old and our first born. She was so excited to go to the "ball" with her daddy and him the same. Kynlee said her daddy made her feel like a princess. ...
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Collection of snow sleds (2/21/16)Craig Friese's daughter, Amanda Rees, took this pic of his collection of snow sleds he gets out each winter for his family's sleigh rides. He is at 22 sleds and counting.
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Missouri Eagle Scout Recognition Day (2/16/16)Five Eagle Scouts from Troop 2 at Grace United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau were recognized at the Missouri Eagle Scout Recognition Day at the Capitol in Jefferson City.
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Buzzards (2/15/16)Buzzards feasting on a dead deer in our pasture Feb. 15.
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Valentine's Day Celebration at Fountainbleau Lodge (2/12/16)Fountainbleau Lodge celebrated Valentine's Day a little differently this year with each resident receiving cards from elementary school children all the way from Fellows, California. Laura Robinson is a teacher at Midway Elementary School and the daughter of Fountainbleau resident Patricia Uptain. Laura thought it would be a nice gesture and a way to make a very special Valentine's Day for her mother...
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The Bank of Missouri donates to United Way (2/11/16)Employees of The Bank of Missouri donated $23,992.99 to United Way of Southeast Missouri's 2015 campaign.
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Regions Bank donates to United Way (2/11/16)Employees of Regions Bank donated $6,814.36 to United Way of Southeast Missouri's 2015 campaign.
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First Missouri State Bank donates to United Way (2/11/16)Employees of First Missouri State Bank donated $7,006.16 to United Way of Southeast Missouri's 2015 campaign.
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Drury Southwest donates to United Way (2/11/16)Employees of Drury Southwest donated $6,332.50 to United Way of Southeast Missouri's 2015 campaign.
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City of Cape Girardeau donates to United Way (2/11/16)Employees of the City of Cape Girardeau donated $13,749.19 to United Way of Southeast Missouri's 2015 campaign.
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Ameren donates to United Way (2/11/16)Employees of Ameren Missouri donated $30,976.70 to United Way of Southeast Missouri's 2015 campaign.
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Oscar the cat (2/10/16)Oscar the cat is su-purr excited for spring training and for a new season of St. Louis Cardinals baseball to begin!
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Polar Plunge (2/10/16)This is a shot from the 2016 Polar Plunge.
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Sunrise (2/10/16)This is a sunrise over the Mississippi River in Cape Girardeau.
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Old Appleton (2/10/16)This is a shot of Old Appleton, Missouri.
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Delta High School Student Council Wins the Golden Plunger (2/9/16)The Delta High School Student Council participates in various volunteer activities during the school year including the Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics. This year 28 students and their sponsor raised the minimum of $75 to rise to the challenge of raising money for Missouri Special Olympics....
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Our backyard eagle (2/4/16)We have nesting eagles in the field behind our house and have enjoyed them for two years. They have had one brood and are in the process of having more. They are very entertaining.
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Church Women United officers installed (2/3/16)Cape Girardeau Area Church Women United recently installed 2016 officers at the Salvation Army. Pictured (from left): Treasurer Brenda Neumeyer; Corresponding Secretary Roberta Brown; Recording Secretary Leslie Washington; Vice President Shirley Patterson; and President Joan Sebaugh. Carolyn Downs, pictured in the background, installed the officers...
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'Six Pillars of Character' writing contest winners announced (2/3/16)The Missouri Association for Family and Community Education announced the winners to the “Six Pillars of Character” writing contest. This year’s theme was “fairness.” Out of the 70 fourth-graders from schools in the area who competed, first place when to Lily Huff of Immaculate Conception School in Jackson; second place went to Macy Bommarito of Immaculate Conception School; and third place went to Anna Davis of Oak Ridge Elementary in Oak Ridge...
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Welcoming My Coco Chanel (2/2/16)I adopted my 7-week-old Italian greyhound mix and she instantly became my best friend. She lets me paint her nails and dress her up in cute outfits. Chanel loves to play with her cat sister, Layla, and loves to take naps even more.
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Oak Ridge Early Childhood Center tractor pull (1/29/16)The students at Oak Ridge Early Childhood Center wait eagerly for Isaac Allen to lower the flag for the tractor pull to start. The first contestants are Wyatt Holt and Ella Morrison. The families sold Stonie’s meat sticks to raise funds for the tractors purchased from Wm. Nobbe John Deere. Over 1,400 meat sticks were sold...
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CLOWNING AROUND (1/29/16)While repairing and painting windows my husband was clowning around. Debbie double-dog dared me and Karla triple-dog dared me to submit this picture of their father. So since their dad would never want to let his daughters down, I decided to submit it. Sorry Honey, but I know how much you love your girls...
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Madison is so excited to help with her baby brother Lucas! (1/25/16)Madison loves to help out with her new baby brother Lucas.
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Chillin with a chinchilla (1/25/16)Dr. Fez (chinchilla) just hanging out with Anna Mae Zembsch.
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Burrito-Ville donates to Humane Society of Southeast Missouri (1/20/16)Owner of Burrito-Ville, Justin Denton, donated $1,000 to Charlotte Craig at the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri for its new building fund.
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River City Players Community Theatre Abbott Award recipients (1/20/16)The River City Players Community Theatre's Abbott Awards were held at Port Cape's Yacht Club on Saturday, Jan. 16. The folks in the photo are: (first row) Lisa Gerlach, "Unsung Hero"; Larry Davis, "Best Assistant Director"; Paul King, "Dale Pruett Memorial Award"; Holly Raines, "Best Supporting Actress"; Don Greenwood, "Best Follies Performer"; Andrea Greer, "Best Director"; and Joe Reed, "Best Supporting Actor."...