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Community stories Annual Pleasant Hill Day Celebration May 27th (05/23/12) The annual Pleasant Hill Day Celebration will be held Sunday, May 27th. The old bell will announce morning worship at 11:00 am with David Schaffner as guest speaker. Trudy Lee, guest soloist, and Carolyn Thompson, organist, will provide special music. Pleasant Hill Cemetery Association Board President Joe Mathews will speak of current projects. Bring covered dishes to share during "dinner on the grounds" following the service. Drinks will be provided... Altenburg Truck Pull set for Saturday, June 2 (05/23/12) The East Perry Community Fair will be hosting a 4X4 truck pull at the fairgrounds in Altenburg on Saturday, June 2, beginning at 3:00 pm. Following the truck pull at last year's fair, members of the fair board held discussions with the drivers that had pulled in that event on what it would take to hold a stand-alone pull in 2012. ... 9 year old gives back to his community (05/21/12) Parker Brown, a 4th grader at Fredericktown Intermediate School has taken a hobby and turned it into a full-fledged business. Several months ago Parker started making survival type bracelets and other items and giving them to friends and family. As kids at school began wearing them, the demand grew... A witness to conservation history (05/21/12) My Saturday started with a phone call from my supervisor's supervisor a few minutes after 5 a.m. He called to inform me the stock trailer with the elk was early, and we needed to be in the hotel parking lot within 15 minutes. Sleeping in was no longer an option. My groggy mind had no concept of the memories about to be made... AUDITIONS SET FOR NEXT RCP PRODUCTION... (05/21/12) Two shows down and two to go for River City Players. Our third production for the 2012 season will be "The Smell of the Kill." Holly Raines will be directing this show. The auditions will be held on June 2 and June 3 from 1:00-3:00 at Port Cape in the Captain's Quarters. There are roles for 3m and 3f. No prep is needed this will be a cold reading. Now is the time. If you have thought about becoming involved in your community theatre, now is the time. For more information call 573-335-8120... My First Camping Trip (05/20/12) My First Camping Trip My husband had been bugging me forever to get a camper trailer. I was all for an Airstream. What's not to love? However, until we knew if we were "camper material" he said we should probably get a small one like a pop-up. I conceded... Aaron Mehner qualifies for national competition (05/19/12) Cape Central High School Sophomore Aaron Mehner, center, qualified for national competition in Business Math at the recent Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Leadership Conference last month in Columbia, Missouri, and will compete in San Antonio, Texas, at the National Conference in June... Central Junior High receives Civil War DVDs (05/19/12) A remarkable and sad period of American history, the Civil War, is the subject of Hollywood movies, novels, history books, and now, thanks to the efforts of the Civil War Round Table of Cape Girardeau, it will be enhanced in the social studies curriculum at Cape Central Junior High School (CJHS). ... Cape Girardeau ADHD Support Group to Meet May 19th (05/19/12) The Cape Girardeau Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Support Group will hold its kick-off meeting May 19th from 1-3pm at the Cape Girardeau Public Library Oscar Hirsch room. The support group is for people with ADHD and others affected by it... Charity golf raises $6,500 for research (05/19/12) Every 13 minutes in the United States, a woman dies from breast cancer. That means 18 women lose their battle during a four-hour round of golf. "Take a Swing at Breast Cancer" golf tournament, held Monday, May 14, at Bent Creek Golf Course in Jackson, raised $6,500 to honor those women and to help fund research to find a cure... Fuller Receives Outstanding Youth Award (05/19/12) Anna Fuller, a GED graduate of the Cape Girardeau Public Schools Adult Education and Literacy program and the Cape Career and Technology Center CNA program, has been awarded the Southeast Missouri Region Division of Workforce Development Outstanding Youth Individual Achievement Award. To be eligible for this award the recipient must have been successful in reaching her employment or educational goals while overcoming significant obstacles... FREE Garage Sale at Bethany Baptist Church (05/18/12) It's a garage sale, except it is FREE! Bethany Baptist Church, 1712 Randol, Cape Girardeau is hosting a FREE garage sale, Saturday, May 19th, stating at 7 a.m.. Furniture, clothing, books, baby items, and more. If you have the need, come by and pick up your FREE items. "Whosever will may come"... Maple UMC to hold Fish and Chicken Fry (05/17/12) The Methodist Men of Maple UMC will hold another all-you-can eat Fish and Chicken Fry Friday evening from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church, Cape Rock and Jean Ann Drive. Tickets for fish, chicken and all the fixings along with drinks and homemade desserts, are $9 for adults and children under 12 are free. All are invited... Veterans Memorial Drive Meeting May 31 (05/17/12) A public meeting will be held on May 31 from 5-7 p.m. at Osage Centre to gather public input for the next phase of the Veterans Memorial Drive Improvement Project. The next phase, number five, will have construction ongoing between Scenic Drive and Hopper Road... G.O.A.L.S. Camp: Global Outlook & Local Soccer (05/17/12) Cape Girardeau--CENET: Cultural Exchange Network will host a summer day camp for area students entering grades 2-8. G.O.A.L.S. Camp will be held at Southeast Missouri State University on July 16-20. On Friday, July 20th, the campers will enjoy a field trip to visit attractions in St. Louis. Last year, campers visited the Missouri History Museum, had lunch in Forest Park, and enjoyed an IMAX movie at the Science Center... Buchheit Trucking Service Trucking Service (05/16/12) Saturday, May 5 Buchheit Trucking Service had our first Trucking Rodeo at our Scott City Location. We had 6 drivers that participated. The drivers had a series of tests they had to perform for points and the driver with the most points won the competition. In order to participate drivers had to have been with our company for at least 12 months, worked 11 of those months, and been accident free for all 12 months... Thank you for participating in STAMP OUT HUNGER (05/16/12) Southeast Missouri Food Bank would like to thank the National Association of Letter Carriers, Tom Bolen, NALC Stamp Out Hunger food drive coordinator for Cape and Jackson and the following communities who stepped up to help families in need this year - Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Poplar Bluff, Kennett, Malden, Sikeston, Fredericktown and Dexter. ... Photo Contest for Parks and Recreation in Cape (05/16/12) The Parks and Recreation Department wants you to submit your best pictures from your experiences with our parks and other recreation activities in Cape Girardeau. Submit your best images at the link below and you could see your photos in the next Parks and Recreation promotion or guide distributed to Southeast Missourian newspaper subscribers and several area locations. The best submissions can earn prizes, announced mid-month... Successful Friends of the Parks Day on April 28 (05/16/12) Over 300 area adults and children came out to spruce up Cape Girardeau's parks for the season during the annual Friends of the Parks Day on April 28. Volunteers collected 67 bags of trash, mulched and planted over 20 flower beds, and mulched 7 playgrounds... Join the New Beautification Committee in Cape (05/16/12) Cape Girardeau residents can help make a difference in the appearance of our city by joining the new Beautification Committee, recently started by the City Council at the May 7 meeting. Ward 4 representative Loretta Schneider will help spearhead a multifaceted approach to improve our beautification efforts and reduce littering according to Mayor Harry Rediger, in a recent Southeast Missourian editorial... Keyboards & Kindermusik Conservatory Recital (05/15/12) Keyboards & Kindermusik Conservatory will present two free recital concerts on May 19 at First Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau (located on the corner of Cape Rock and Lexington). Recitals begin at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. with receptions following each. Doctoral Graduation (05/14/12) Dustin Michael, a Cape Central and Southeast University graduate and the son of Victoria Michael of Cape, graduated May 12 from the University of Missouri in Columbia with his wife Neesha Navare, daughter of Dr. Chris and Connie Navare of Hilton Head, SC. ... Third Tuesday Tea Time - Working Meeting (05/13/12) The Cape County Tea Party (CCTP) will hold it's monthly meeting this Tuesday May 15th at 6:30pm in the Cape Girardeau Public Library. This meeting is different from recent meetings in that there will be no speaker -- it will be a working meeting. CCTP does not endorse candidates. ... Regency Residents Create Emergency Backpacks (05/11/12) With tornado season upon us, it is important to remember that preparation can mean the difference between life and death. After a major disaster, it can take hours or even days for emergency personnel to reach you. Having enough food, water, and other supplies to last at least 72 hours is essential to help ensure your survival after an emergency... FREE Saturday Social: Painting Workshop (05/10/12) The Southeast Missouri Arts Council invites you to attend a Saturday Social on May 12, from 1 to 3 pm, featuring Kirksville artist Dave Carter, who successfully owns and runs an art supply store in Kirksville, MO. Carter became interested in the Visual Arts early on in his lifetime, and was successful in producing and promoting the arts. ... Jackson FBLA Holds Honors Banquet (05/08/12) The Jackson chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America Phi-Beta Lambda held their annual spring banquet at the KC Hall on May 3, 2012. The banquet included dinner, awards, installation of new officers, and a recap of another successful year in FBLA... Missouri Guardsman accepted to West Point (05/08/12) POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Growing up, Spc. Drake Mann, of West Plains, always knew he wanted to join the military. "I used to watch military movies and documentaries all the time as a kid," said Mann, 21. "I knew that that's what I wanted to do. I wanted to go to West Point since I was in middle school."... MO Vet on 5th Day of Hunger Strike (05/07/12) IMMEDIATE RELEASE MO Vet Enters 5th Day of Hunger Strike over Senate's Lack of Action May 7, 2012 (Stover, MO) -- A Missouri veteran enters his fifth day of not eating as a protest over the Missouri State Senate's lack of action regarding a permanent funding solution for the state's seven veteran nursing facilities and five state cemeteries. ... Organization gives away prom and wedding dresses (05/06/12) I was curious if you would please publish our story, I have started an organization out of my home called Dreams 2 Reality! For some, school dances will become a wonderful memory they will relive over and over again through their long and happy lives. ... Navigation Class (Intermediate to Advanced) (05/04/12) This class will encompass what you need to know about how to read a map, orient it to the world, using a compass to navigate in the wilderness and successfuly navigate from point to point. The advantages of knowing this skill are more than you can imagine in everyday life, following street signs, using your GPS or just feeling comfortable knowing you KNOW where you are... Historic Preservation Month Walking Tour May 31 (05/04/12) This year's Historic Preservation Walking Tour will be Thursday, May 31 at 6 p.m., highlighting both current and previously-existing buildings on Broadway in Cape Girardeau. The purpose of this walking tour is to highlight sites that have been preserved through private investment and government action. Each year in May to honor Historic Preservation Month, Cape Girardeau's Historic Preservation Commission sponsors a walking tour of a historic area in the city... Public Auction on May 19 at Arena Park (05/03/12) The City of Cape Girardeau will hold a public auction on May 19 at Arena Park, beginning at 9 a.m. The event is open to the public. Auction items include tractors, golf carts, construction and office equipment, unclaimed found property, and much more... Osteoporosis Prevention (05/03/12) Food and Fitness for Strong Bones Kelly Maher,Nutrition Educator, St. Louis District Dairy Council Our lives today are filled with a variety of physical activities, including working, exercising, and spending time with friends and family. To maintain our active lifestyles, we need strong, healthy bones. While we may think that osteoporosis is only a natural part of aging, researchers today know how to prevent bone loss throughout your life... MO Vet n Hunger Strike over Lack of Senate Action (05/03/12) IMMEDIATE RELEASEj MO Vet Goes on Hunger Strike over Missouri Senate Lack of Action Stover, Missouri -- May 3, 2012 - A Missouri veteran has launched a hunger strike to raise awareness of the Missouri State Senate's lack of action over continued funding of the state's seven veteran homes and five cemeteries. ... 2 JACKSON YOUTH MX RACERS HEAD TO SIN CITY (05/03/12) Stephen dunn 17 and Gage rowland 17 will be trying thier luck with the best pit bike racers in the country this weekend in Las Vegas Nevada, Todd Rowland Powersports and Midwest painting sponsoring the 2 boys riding thier highly modified kawasaki klx 110;s loaded the the truck and trailer Sunday and and it took off for the 2,000 mile one way journey on tuesday morning, They will compete Sunday the day after the last round of AMA supercross series completes thier indoor season. ... Extended Hours to Purchase Cape Splash Passes (05/02/12) Purchase a family pass to Cape Splash for your chance to win a free, individual pass for the summer. The Osage Centre will have extended hours from May 14-19 for those wanting to buy passes. The free pass can be used by the winning family for a grandparent, babysitter, or other special person... Southeast SportsCare to Hold High Heel Dash (05/02/12) Put on your favorite pair of dazzling high heels and join this fun run, all while supporting those affected by brain cancer. Sponsored by Southeast SportsCare, the High Heel Dash will be held Saturday, May 5, at 10 a.m., with registration at 9 a.m. The Dash will be held on High Street in Jackson. Registration cost is $20 for ages 18 and under; $30 for ages 19 and over... Girardot Chapter Celebrates APW (05/02/12) On Friday, April 27, during Administrative Professionals Week (APW), Girardot Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) had a special breakfast at Bob Evans Restaurant to honor administrative professionals. The APW committee consisting of Cecilia Larson, CAP, Chair; Lavetta Bratton, CAP, Co-chair; Brenda Glastetter, CAP-OM, and Debbie Scott planned the special event which included door prizes and a flower for all in attendance. ... Frohna man pleads guilty to wildlife violations (04/30/12) CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Frohna resident Eldon E. Luckey, 22, plead guilty this week to 17 charges of taking wildlife illegally in the 32nd Circuit Court with the Honorable Judge Michael Bullerdieck presiding. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, the charges stem from a December 2011 investigation conducted by conservation agents... Local resident's son earns his military commission (04/29/12) Brian R. Goff, son of Celeste Goff of Cape Girardeau, successfully completed Warrant Officer Candidate School at Ft. Rucker, Alabama April 25th, 2012. He earned his commission as a WO1, Army Aviation Officer, and will immediately begin 16 months of aviation training to learn how to pilot helicopters... Kennedy addresses heritage dinner (04/29/12) Best selling author Donnie Kennedy (The South was Right) was the keynote speaker at the 2012 Colonel John T. Coffee Camp , Sons of Confederate Veterans Heritage Dinner, held on April 21, 2012, in the historic community of Osceola, Missouri. Mr. Kennedy spoke to a crowd of 120 paid attendees who frequently interrupted him with applause and standing ovations... SEMO Students Create Exhibit on Local History (04/27/12) Under the direction of Dr. Eric Clements, Professor of History at Southeast Missouri State University, graduate and undergraduate students are designing and installing exhibits on Cape Girardeau's history at the Cape River Heritage Museum, 538 Independence. ... Southeast Percussion Pops Family Concert (04/27/12) The Southeast Missouri State University Percussion Ensemble and Steel Drum Band, under the direction of Shane Mizicko, will present the Percussion Pops Family Concert on Saturday, May 5, 10:30a.m. in Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall. Modeled after their Family Holiday Concert this concert is also geared towards families with young children and will include music and slide shows from popular movies such as Star Wars, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Pirates of the Caribbean, Harry Potter, Madagascar, and The Lion King. ... Kelly Middle School - SEMO Conference Results (04/26/12) Kelly Middle School SEMO Conference Results Boys 100 Meter Dash- Maurice Davis, 3rd Mile- Jacob McClain, 2nd 400 Meter Dash- Trey Bolen, 3rd 800 Meter Run- Maurice Davis, 3rd 4X400 of Aaron Birk, Robbie Hopper, Trey Bolen, Jacob McClain - 3rd Triple Jump- Jacob McClain, 1st... 'Froggy Friday' attracts hundreds to Nature Center (04/26/12) CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Over 400 people attended the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center annual Froggy Friday event April 13. Frog presentations highlighted spring peepers, western chorus, cricket, leopard and green frogs, as well as bullfrogs, the American toad and the Fowler's toad. Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Naturalist Greg Jacobs said the numbers of frogs in the world are surprising to most... May 5th Jacque Ground & K-9 Search (04/25/12) May 5th Jacque Ground & K-9 Search - Meeting at 8:00 a.m. at Klaus Park just off I-55 at the main Jackson exit (HWY 34 & I-55). There are approximately 140 acres that need to be searched for law enforcement. Wooded ground and open fields. Will need volunteer ground pounders support to get the ground covered in one day. ... Seminar Sheds Light on Traumatic Brain Injuries (04/25/12) Susan Wallis of VIP Industries, Bonnie Hammock and Emile Floyed of Regency Management, and Diane Bryan of the Association for persons with Intellectual Disabilities recently attended the Building Capacity to Work with Diverse Populations seminar held at the Drury Lodge in Cape Girardeau. The seminar was sponsored by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, along with the University of Missouri Kansas City's Institute for Human Development... Ten Percent Tuesday for Big Brothers Big Sisters (04/25/12) Enjoy the tasty offerings at Gordonville Grill and support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri at the same time. On Tuesday, May 1, Gordonville Grill is donating 10 percent of the entire day's sales to Big Brothers Big Sisters. It doesn't matter if it you're buying lunch, dinner, carry-out, gift cards or catering, Gordonville Grill lumps all proceeds into the 10 percent mix. ... Register Now for Hershey's Track and Field Meet (04/25/12) The Hershey's Track and Field local meet, hosted by the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department, will be held May 17, at the Central Junior High School Track. Local children ages 9-14 are invited to participate. Runners will register the day of the event, from 3:30-4:15 p.m. Track events begin at 5 p.m... Register Now for Spring Golf Classes in Cape (04/25/12) The City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department will provide adult and youth golf classes starting Monday, April 30 at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course. Golfers will learn proper grip, swing, clubs and putting. Golfers with little or no experience are all welcome to sign up... Clean Up Cape During Friends of the Parks Day 4/28 (04/25/12) On Saturday, April 28 the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the Friends of the Parks Day. This service event gives the entire Cape Girardeau community an opportunity to get outside and make their parks more beautiful. Groups such as Boy Scouts of America, the Missouri Conservation Department and even local families will all come together at Capaha Park to take part in such activities as planting trees and flowers, water sealing benches, cleaning up fallen tree limbs and much more.. ... Ryan to Speak on Civil War Documents (04/25/12) Ellen Ryan, Digital Project Manager, Kent Library, Southeast Missouri State University will talk about a grant-funded project to identify and digitize original documents and photographs from the Civil War period, 1854-1877, in a program at the Cape River Heritage Museum, 538 Independence Street, on Saturday May 19 at 2 pm. ... Cape River Heritage Museum Receives MCH Grant (04/24/12) The Missouri Humanities Council (MHC) has awarded a grant of $1160.38 to the Cape River Heritage Museum in support of the project, "Heartland Heritage Anthology/Writing about the Home Place Event." The MHC is the only state-wide agency in Missouri devoted exclusively to humanities education for citizens of all ages. It has served as a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities since 1971... Steamboat Classic Triathlon Running Route Change (04/24/12) The Steamboat Classic Triathlon running portion course has been re-routed due to the Broadway construction in Cape Girardeau. It is still 5 miles. For more information visit www.cityofcape.org/recreationevents. Indie Filmmaking in Cape (04/23/12) I'm Kyle Hinton, a film student at SEMO and I'm attempting to make an independent feature film during this summer break. However, I'm still in search of actors for it. I've worked with the River City Players before and I'm hosting an audition at Port Cape with them on Sunday April 23, 2012 from 2:00pm until 5:00pm. ... Cub Scout Olympics (04/23/12) On Saturday April 14, 2012 more than 40 area Cub Scouts from Cape Girardeau Packs 15, 20 and 21 converged on Lou Muegge Field for a fun filled afternoon of friendly physical competition. The Cub Scouts participated in track and field events along with a Tent Building Competition between the packs. The track and field events of the day included, 50 meter run, 100 meter run, football toss, standing long jump, shot-put, and an obstacle course... Safe House For Women (04/23/12) Want to know more about The Women's Safe house? come to Dempster Hall room 107 to hear a presenation given by Mr.Kyle Riddle about The Women's Safe House,what it's all about and what you can do to help!! Knoderer named new commander of 1221st Trans. Co. (04/23/12) DEXTER, Mo. -- Capt. Matthew Knoderer, of Cape Girardeau, is the new commander for the 1221st Transportation Company in Dexter, Sikeston and Portageville. During a ceremony, the company's guidon was passed to Knoderer to symbolize the transfer of authority and responsibility... Guardsmen train with computers (04/23/12) Guardsmen use computer simulations to prepare for deployment FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. -- To prepare for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Soldiers of the 1138th Engineer Sapper Company use Virtual Battlespace 2 to create realistic route clearance scenarios and practice team building... Train rides and more at Jackson train, April 28 (04/22/12) The Iron Mountain Railway Train Depot will be bustling with activity on Saturday, April 28, beginning at 9 a.m. Arts and crafts by local artisans will be on display throughout the day, along with many antique cars, weather permitting. There will be several shortened (approximately 45-60 minutes), trains rides at reduced prices, beginning at 11 a.m. ... Teague - Tilley (04/20/12) Jeffrey and Teardra Tilley of Oran announce the engagement of their daughter, Tara Tilley, to Luke Teague. He is the son of Rev. Gary and Cindy Teague of Rolla. Tilley is graduating Oran High School this year. She has worked in food services for the last year and half... Going Green at Regency Apartments (04/20/12) Regency Management in Cape, which provides housing facilities, programs and services specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities, has recently taken steps to help reduce its carbon footprint on Earth. Two of Regency Management's housing facilities, Regency House of Cape and Regency Terrace of Cape, qualified for Ameren Missouri's Residential Energy Efficiency Multifamily Income-Qualified program. ... Guardsmen to build schools and clinics in Honduras (04/20/12) CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Missouri National Guardsmen from the 1140th Engineer Battalion are set to deploy to Naco Cortes, Honduras, to conduct real-world missions that will develop Soldiers' skills. Known as Beyond the Horizon - Honduras 2012, the mission, led by Task Force commander, Lt. Col. Robert Jones, will construct and renovate two clinics and three schools from April to July 2012... Alpha Kappa Psi Helps Fight Cancer (04/20/12) Alpha Kappa Psi, Zeta Omicron chapter, is the co-ed, professional business fraternity on Southeast Missouri State University's campus. This semester the fraternity is working to better its community by raising money for the American Cancer Society... A Cure For Cape Celebrates 25 Years (04/19/12) Cape Girardeau, MO -- With an enthusiastic committee revved up and planning the American Cancer Society's A Cure for Cape Annual Cancer Gala presented by Saint Francis Medical Center guests can look forward to an exciting evening. This year's planning committee has agreed on the event theme, "Lights. Camera. Cure!" The red carpet will be rolled out Saturday, August 25, at 6:00 PM at The Venue... RCP Holds Election (04/19/12) On Wednesday, April 18, at the monthly board meeting, River City Players elected officers for the 2012-2014 Term. The officers elected were as follows: President, Debbie Barnhouse, Vice-President, Stacey Storey, Secretary, Roseanna Whitlow, and Treasurer, Holly Raines. ... Big Brothers Big Sisters Honors Herbsts (04/19/12) Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri's annual Derby Party & Wine Auction returns to Cape Girardeau this year. The special celebration and fund-raising effort will be hosted by the Big Brothers Big Sisters Cape Girardeau Regional Development Board from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, at the home of Dr. William and Patricia LaFoe at Fox Run Stables... Local Nursing Facility Receives Top Award (04/18/12) Chaffee Nursing Center, skilled nursing by Americare recently received its company's Philosophy Award during Americare's 31st annual meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona. Chaffee Nursing Center was selected from Americare's skilled nursing facilities to receive the award based on exemplary quality in all four areas of the company's corporate philosophy: service to residents, service to employees, service to the community, and fiscal responsibility... Girardot Chapter News (04/18/12) On April 17, 2012 the Girardot Chapter met at the VFW Post 3838, 1049 N Kingshighway, Cape Girardeau. Colleen Neill, CAP-OM from the Springfield Metro Chapter of the Missouri Division, IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals) presented "Picture This -- A Fun and Interactive Look at the IAAP Organization."... Jacque Waller 5k Run/Walk (04/17/12) As June 1, 2012, approaches our small family of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield workers quietly consoles one another through memories. We have pictures in our minds of her face, an experience we shared with her, or how she would have reacted to events in our lives and in the lives of her family and children. This is how we keep her alive because as of June 1, 2011, we do not know what became of our friend, Jacque Waller... Outdoor Nature Photography Workshop for Earth Day (04/17/12) Regional photographer Aaron Horrell from the Painted Wren Gallery at the Bilderbach Art Plaza in Cape Girardeau, MO will be hosting a two-day outdoor photography workshop, in conjunction with Victor Kantchev, another photographer, and the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri. ... SATURDAY SOCIAL: RECYCLED CAN ART WITH MARILYN (04/17/12) The Southeast Missouri Arts Council invites you to attend a Saturday Social on Saturday, April 21 from 1 to 3 pm, featuring Sikeston artist Marilyn Schwaninger who is known for her relief sculptures that utilize aluminum from discarded beverage cans... COLLEGE STUDENTS SERVE YOUTH AND LEARN LEADERSHIP (04/17/12) The Beta Psi chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, chartered to Southeast Missouri State University hosted a section conference focused on leadership development, professional networking, and service to the campus, community, and country. College students from the greater St. ... Heritage Dental Group Holds Free Dentistry Day (04/17/12) St. Peters, MO -- 168 St. Peters-area people received free dental services from Heritage Dental Group on Saturday, April 7th as part of their Helping Hands Free Dentistry Day. Dr. Mary Smith and Dr. Timothy Larson of Heritage Dental Group, along with the help of several other area dentists, provided free oral health care to needy citizens as part of Free Dentistry Day, a program initiated in 2001 to provide dental care to the growing number of Americans without dental insurance... CHAPMAN FAMILY TO HOST EXCHANGE STUDENT (04/16/12) World Heritage Student Exchange Programs has qualified Jeremy and Tyree Chapman of Chaffee, MO as a host family for Sigrid Jenssveen, a student from Norway. Sigrid will be attending Chaffee High School for the upcoming school year. Sigrid has met all of the academic and character qualifications necessary to be accepted as an exchange student by World Heritage and the Chapman Family is eagerly awaiting her arrival in August... Helping Students Aspire to Success (04/16/12) AT&T is honored to help America's children Aspire to success. One in four students -- more than 1 million students a year -- fails to graduate with their class. Over the last four years, our Aspire program has worked with organizations across the country to help reverse this trend to reach the national goal of a 90% graduation rate by 2020. ... TTTT Wake Up Call: UN Is Attacking Your Freedom (04/16/12) Our next monthly meeting (Third Tuesday Tea Time) will be held this coming Tuesday at 6:30pm at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. More information at www.CapeCountyTeaParty.org/tttt. Our speaker will be Ray Cunio who will update us on the United Nations' attempt to take over and control property rights, land rights, water rights, electrical consumption, food, education, air conditioning, communication, ad fossil fuel consumption within the U.S. ... Carrie Warfield Turns 100 Years Old!! (04/16/12) Carrie Warfield, a long time resident of Cape Giradeau, will become a Centenarian, a person who lives to or beyond the age of 100 years. She is second of fourteen children and was born on April 19, 1912 to Jacob and Donettia Murray. She attended Brumfield High School in Natchez, Ms. ... Miracle-Ear to Host Children's Coloring Contest (04/13/12) Cape Girardeau, MO, Apr. 13th, 2012- The Miracle-Ear Franchise of Southeast Missouri will be hosting a coloring contest for school children under the age of 10 to kick off our campaign for Better Hearing Month in May. The coloring contest will education school children on how to practice healthy hearing in a fun and rewarding way... Help Clean Up at Cape's Friends of the Parks Day (04/13/12) On Saturday April 28 the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the Friends of the Parks Day. This service event gives the entire Cape Girardeau community an opportunity to get outside and make their parks more beautiful. Groups such as Boy Scouts of America, the Missouri Conservation Department and even local families will all come together at Capaha Park to take part in such activities as planting trees and flowers, water sealing benches, cleaning up fallen tree limbs and much more.. ... Tea Party Rally - Saturday - Capaha Partk (04/13/12) The Cape County Tea Party invites you to an old-fashioned (as it can be) Tea Party Rally at Capaha Park this Saturday April 14th at 11:00am. The event is called "The American Revolution - Part 2: A Return To The Constitution" In our continuing efforts to awaken the residents of Southeast Missouri / Southern Illinois to the freedom-limiting actions of our Local, State and Federal Governments and to urge Americans to reign in all levels of governments before it is too late, we invite you to come to this event to hear speakers on various topics from the Constitution to Taxes.. ... LABYRINTH RETREAT at The Labyrinth at Abbey Road (04/12/12) The 2012 MMS UCC Labyrinth Retreat: "The Labyrinth: A Spiritual Tool for Such a Time as This" will be held on April 27-28, 2012, at Abbey Road Christian Church (DOC), 2411 Abbey Road, Cape Girardeau, MO. It will be led by Dr. Marc A. Wessels, Associate Conference Minister with the Missouri Mid-South Conference of the United Church of Christ. ... Nursing Scholarship Deadline (04/12/12) The deadline for the Ruth A Buckhannon Memorial RN Scholarship is Friday, April 19, 2012. This annual scholarship in the amount of $4,000 will be awarded to a 2012 graduating senior of any public high school located in Scott County who plans to become a registered nurse. Contact Chaffee High School counselor Brandi Ritter at 573/887-3226 for application forms and guidelines... Nature Center holds night fishing event for kids (04/12/12) CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- The Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center will hold a night fishing event for children May 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. This "Nature Center at Night" event will feature lessons on the basics of fishing. The whole family is invited to the Nature Center's kid's fishing pond to see what kind of monsters will pulled out of the pond in the twilight hours... Paddle exploration set for Duck Creek CA (04/12/12) CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. --The Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center will host their first canoe trip of the season at Duck Creek Conservation Area (CA) April 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Missouri offers many excellent opportunities for boating and fishing, and there are ample opportunities to leisurely kayak and canoe to enjoy the scenery, according to Greg Jacobs, a Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Naturalist. ... Geocaching at the Cape Nature Center (04/12/12) CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Naturalists at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center will combine GPS navigational skills with outdoor exercise and appreciation of nature at the Spring GPS Challenge, April 21 from 1-3 p.m. "Whether you're into geocaching or just want to brush up on your outdoor skills, the Spring GPS Challenge is a great way to get out for some fresh air and fun," said Greg Jacobs, a Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Nature Center Naturalist... Mixing 10 Donates to MS (04/11/12) Mixing 10 hosted a fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis on March 24th. A total of $1100 was raised by a cover charge and 10% of bar receipts for the evening. Pictured above are David Creech from Mixing 10 and Katherine Buchannon representing MS Society... Veterans Home Names Volunteers of the Year (04/11/12) The Missouri Veterans Home held it's annual Volunteer Appreciation Lunch at the Elks Lodge in Cape Girardeau on Tuesday, April 10th. Pictured are those volunteers honored as the Volunteers of the Year for 2011. They are, from left to right, back row: Jim Englehart, Rhonda Ray, Judy Biester, and Buddy Parrish. In front: Tom Whittard and Shirley Whittard... Walk to Create a World Free of MS (04/11/12) The 24th Annual Walk MS event will be held on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Capaha Park with registration starting at noon. Neal E. Boyd, the 2008 winner of America's Got Talent will be singing the National Anthem at 1:00 when the walk starts. Walk MS is the signature fundraising event of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and is the rallying point of the MS movement by bringing together communities, neighbors, families and friends who care about the people living with MS in our community... Workshop: Business and Art (04/10/12) CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO--Saturday, Apr. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m., the Southeast Missouri Arts Council invites you to attend a lecture and workshop featuring Diane Scott, from the Kansas City organization Artist, INC, who is known for designing and managing innovative professional development programs for fine artists... Trees Planted for Arbor Day Observance on April 6 (04/10/12) To celebrate Missouri's observance of Arbor Day on April 6, representatives of the Cape Girardeau Tree Board and Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department planted two purple leaf plum trees at the Shawnee Park Center. Cape Girardeau has been nationally-recognized as a Tree City USA for 14 years, honoring the city's commitment to its community forest... FamilyVideo Raises $1 Million for Cancer Research (04/10/12) Family Video, the largest privately-owned movie and game rentailer in the United States, announced that its inaugural Round It Up for Lymphoma campaign raised $1 Million for the Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF). All campaign proceeds will be dedicated to lymphoma research... Harvest for Hunger Drive Supports MO Food Banks (04/10/12) The Missouri Department of Agriculture's Harvest for Hunger Food Drive concluded amid more than 7,000 pounds of food donated by employees and a nearly $20,000 contribution from Missouri farmers. Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler presented the donation to Scott Baker of the Missouri Food Bank Association and Frank Finnegan of the St. Louis Area Foodbank on behalf of Missouri agriculture... Cape Spring Classic Softball Tournament April 20 (04/09/12) The City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Cape Girardeau Spring Classic / Triple Crown Sports Baseball tournament on Friday, April 20. The tournament is held at Shawnee Park Sports Complex where teams will compete for three days. Teams are guaranteed three games along with no gate fee. There are nine divisions available and cost is $175 - $450... Local Motocross Racer (04/09/12) Courtney Cagle of Cape Girardeau recently captured the Women's Championship in the Mid-America Arenacross Series. Courtney has been racing motocross for 8 years. In May she will compete in the MiniMoto SX in Las Vegas, NV. Special Olympics Spring Games on April 21 (04/09/12) Athletes from all around the state will be packing their bags to compete in the Special Olympics in Cape Girardeau on April 21. Track and field events along with games, food, and fun will be taking over the student rec center of Southeast Missouri State University... Tax Day: Is your money being spent wisely and well (04/09/12) Just how long do you have to work this year to meet your tax obligations to federal, state and local government? It takes Americans an average of more than 100 days to achieve "tax freedom," the day when you finally have discharged your tax obligations and are able to keep some of the money you earn for yourself and your family. This year, Tax Freedom Day in Missouri landed on April 7th... Special Rates at Cape Jaycee Municipal Golf Course (04/09/12) Starting April 16, special rates for college students and evening golfers will be available at the Cape Jaycee Municipal Golf Course in Cape Girardeau. 2012 College Student Rates - With Valid Student ID $10 Weekday greens fees from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m... American Cancer Society Honors Jackson Resident (04/09/12) April 9, 2012-- Joyce Penny of Jackson, Mo. and other cancer survivors and caregivers were honored by the American Cancer Society High Plains Division with the 2012 Hero of Hope Award. The award recognizes 27 cancer survivors and caregivers who have had exemplary involvement with Relay For Life, made significant contributions to cancer control, and made an impact in the lives of others... Scott Boyer Joins Canedy Signs Sales Team (04/09/12) Canedy Sign & Graphics is pleased to announce that Scott Boyer has been appointed as a Regional Sales Consultant for the company. Scott joins Canedy's experienced sales team that includes: Pat Sulser, Doug Lands, Don Sander, and Vicki Deane. Scott Boyer has lived in this area since 1988 receiving a B.S. ... Heartland Writer's Guild meets Sunday the 15th (04/09/12) CORRECTION: The Heartland Writer's Guild (HWG) will meet at 2 pm SUNDAY APRIL 15th at the Steck House next door to First Presbyterian Church in Jackson. Guest speaker will be Aaron Picar, who will share the art of song writing. Cape Girardeau ADHD Support to Meet (04/06/12) The Cape Girardeau ADHD Support Group will hold its first meeting on May 19th at the Cape Girardeau Public Library from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. The meeting is open to anyone who is affected by ADHD. This meeting will provide an opportunity to get to know each other, share resources and decide what areas the group would like to focus on in the future... Local Author, MARK KAMP, hosts Book Launch Event (04/06/12) Jackson native, Marvelless Mark Kamp is an award-winning motivational speaker, professional emcee and entertainer, who travels nationally on the speaking circuit and has now just authored his first book, "Opportunity Rocks!" Mark will be hosting his book Launch Party for "Opportunity Rocks!", a must-read, how-to guide on being a "rock star" in Business and in Life! Learn the 7 Chords of fine tuning your talents, goals, motivation, and managing change... Steamboat Classic Triathlon on April 29 (04/05/12) The City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department will host their 29th annual Steamboat Classic Triathlon on Sunday, April 29 at 9 a.m. The triathlon expects 200 participants ages 15 -- 80, with over 50 friends and family members cheering the athletes while competing for first place... Beads for a Cause (04/05/12) Southpass Beads in Cobden, IL, will donate 15% of your purchase to The Women's Center on April 13, 14 and 15! Memory Charm necklace class on April 13 from 12-2, Chair Massages by Cherry Connolly available on April 14 from 12-5 pm, and Beadmaking demo by Larry Hesterberg on April 15 from 12-5 pm. The Women's Center serves Franklin, Jackson, Johnson, Perry, Saline, Union and Williamson counties in Illinois... Osage Spring Garage Sale Booth Drawing April 19 (04/04/12) Want a booth at the annual Spring Garage Sale, held at the Osage Centre? Come to the Booth Lottery Drawing on April 19. For more information call the Osage Centre: 573-339-6342. 5 Tips to Help Spring Clean Your Diet (04/04/12) It is that time of year when we have the broom and dust pan out to do a little spring cleaning, but have you ever thought about spring cleaning your diet? We can get busy and our health can sometimes fall down on our priority list, but with a fresh season can some a fresh start! Follow these 5 tips from the St. Louis District Dairy Council to get your diet back on track... HWG hosts Aaron Picar visit (04/04/12) The Heartland Writer's Guild (HWG) will meet at 2 pm Sunday, April 14th at the Steck House, next door to First Presbyterian Church (206 E. Washington Street, Jackson). Guest speaker will be Aaron Picar,writer/teacher, musician/artist whose debut album, "Rise Together" garnered acclaim from award winning musicians and industry insiders... Hobby Lobby Celebrates Grand Opening (04/03/12) OKLAHOMA CITY, OK -- Hobby Lobby Stores, a privately held national retail chain of arts and crafts stores, welcomes Las Vegas, NV as its home to Hobby Lobby's 500th store with its official grand opening on Monday, April 16, 2012. "Our unique store provides the inspiration that keeps Hobby Lobby moving forward as a leader in the crafts industry. ... Annual Sophomore Pilgrimage to Jefferson City, Mo. (04/03/12) Annual Sophomore Pilgrimage to Jefferson City, MO. The GFWC Scope Club of Cape Girardeau will again sponsor students to the annual Sophomore Pilgrimage on April 9-10 These students are selected by the High School teachers and counselors and must be in the upper fourth of their class scholastically and display leadership and citizenship qualities... Charleston Society for the Arts hosts art show (04/03/12) The dogwoods and azaleas aren't the only thing blooming in Charleston! The town's art scene is also growing with the help of the Charleston Society for the Arts, founded in 2010 by a group of young people who wanted to expand the town's cultural offerings... JAG's April Plans (04/03/12) Jackson Art Group Plans Another Workshop! Jackson Art Group's second Saturday Gallery opening at the Steck House features a hands on opportunity for novice through experienced artists to discover and explore their creativity. The gallery is open in conjunction with the workshops--from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 7. Art group members will facilitate the workshops and a small fee is charged for supplies. You do not have to be a JAG member to participate... Cigar Chamber of Commerce (04/02/12) THE CIGAR INDUSTRY NOW HAS A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Based in Ft. Lauderdale yet First Member in Cape Gerardeau Cigar Chamber of Commerce was filed with the Secretary of State in Florida by The South Florida Foundation, Inc. on March 23rd 2012 by President Jay Shapiro. ... Chaffee Election Ward II Councilmember (03/31/12) It has been brought to my attention that a man is campaining to be written in for Ward Two City Council member.And that I don't deserve to sit on the council,but for the record I have held my seat for 3 years and was appointed by our former mayor for my first year. ... KHIS radio birthday BASH (03/31/12) New Mckendree welcomes Local Worship Leader Jordan Cox, and Christian recording artist Jonny Diaz, and Todd Agnew. Please join us as help celebrate the birthday of our very own listener supported Christain radio station KHIS Tickets for the event are available at www.newmckendree.org... SATURDAY SOCIAL: RECYCLED CAN ART WITH MARILYN (03/30/12) Saturday, Apr. 21, from 1 to 3 p.m., the Southeast Missouri Arts Council invites you to attend a Saturday Social featuring Sikeston artist Marilyn Schwaninger, who is known for her relief sculptures that utilize aluminum from discarded beverage cans... PHS hosts blood drive (03/29/12) Perryville High School's Student Council hosted a blood drive Wednesday and collected 105 units of blood. "Our goal was 96 units," said Stuco advisor Josh Cole, "so we're very pleased with the drive. We're all very grateful to the students, staff and community members who donated."... Capetown Receives Gold Honor Club Award (03/29/12) Capetown, Local Assisted & Independent Living Community Recognized for Outstanding Performance Capetown Assisted & Independent Living by Americare was recently recognized for outstanding resident care (employee relations, community relations, business operations) at the company's 31'st annual meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona. ... Art Auction Dinner Train will benefit Safe Harbor (03/29/12) The Iron Mountain Railway will host an Art Auction Dinner Train to benefit Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary on Saturday, May 19. This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase some fantastic art at bargain prices, and help this no-kill shelter. A full dinner will be served on the two-hour train ride, and there will be entertainment during the ride. ... Saturday Speakers Series - Dr. David Cameron (03/29/12) Paramount to the future success of America is the ability to look at the failures throughout history and avoid the pitfalls into which other countries have fallen. A prime example of such failure is the current debt crisis in Greece and other countries in the European Union along with the crisis of Diversity that is placed the entire continent of Europe on a pathway to Shariah law... Immediate Help Needed--Sad Vet Story (03/28/12) Those Who Care About Vietnam Era Veterans: My ex-husband is dying because he was denied health care via VA hospitals. He served overseas and refused to follow orders when he was called in to control the Anti-War Protesters. Fed up, with the military, he ended up with a dishonorable discharge after 3 years... Lunch Fish Fry (03/27/12) Prodigy Leadership Academy will have a Fish Fry Fund Raiser Friday March 30th, at 232 Broadway in Cape Girardeau. Lunch will be from 11:00 AM till 2:00 PM. It will include Fish, Hushpuppies and Fries. The cost is $6.00 per plate. Free delivery for Lunch with a minimum of 5 meals purchased. You can call Ken at 986-8466 if you would like delivery... Miracle-Ear Service Center Now Open in Sikeston (03/27/12) Thursday, Feb. 16th marked the first day of service for the new Miracle-Ear Service Center at the Sikeston Rural Health Clinic. The office, now under new management, will be staffed by National Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist Kyle R. Griffin of Cape Girardeau... Winner of Kasten Masonry Grill-give-a-way! (03/27/12) Congratulations to Tracy Taylor of Jackson, MO for winning a Little Guy Grill from Kasten Masonry. Tracy entered our Grill-Give-a-Way at the 2012 Home & Garden Show and was randomly chosen. Featured in photo: Tracy Taylor and Quent Kasten, Asst. General Manager... It's Time to get Organized! (03/27/12) IT'S TIME TO GET ORGANIZED! Tuesday, April 3 from 10 to 12 noon OR 7 to 9 pm at the Drury Lodge (104 So. Vantage Dr.) Did you know that it's possible to have a neat house, happy kids and calm parents all at the same time? Did you know that you can get organized without having to get rid of everything? Did you know that you can get rid of all those floating scraps of paper?... Cape County Boy Needs Bone Marrow Transplant (03/26/12) Seated in his high chair, 10-month-old Isaac Grebenick plays with his food even as he fights for his life. The Allenville, Mo., boy has a rare blood disorder that attacks his vital organs. He needs a bone marrow transplant. Isaac suffers from HLH, a condition in which certain white blood cells build up in the body's organs such as the liver and spleen, causing severe swelling and fever... Bone Marrow Registry Drive at Southeast Hospital (03/26/12) Help save a life by joining the Be the Match Registry®, the national registry of bone marrow donors. The Cape Girardeau County Area Medical Society Alliance will hold a bone marrow registry drive on Friday, March 30, from 1 to 7 p.m. in the Harrison Room at Southeast Hospital. No appointment is needed... Easter Season Services - First Pentecostal of Cape (03/26/12) Palm Sunday and Easter: Two Services you won't want to miss! First Pentecostal Church 3054 Lexington Ave 573-335-9291 Cape Girardeau, Mo 63701 www.fpccape.com [check the website for map] Palm Sunday, April 1, 2012 A special Palm Celebration with an inspiring message from pastor Faire. ... Immaculate Conception Presents Spring Concert (03/26/12) The Immaculate Conception Church Music Ministry will present their annual spring concert on Sunday afternoon, April 22 at 2:15 in the church on Hope Street in Jackson. Featured will be the Adult Choir, Bells of Joy Ringers, Choristers and Musicians. In addition to singing, the Choristers will also be doing some ethnic folk dancing. There is no admission charge and refreshments will be served afterwards in the Fellowship Hall... Maple UMC to hold fish/chicken fry Friday night, (03/26/12) Looking for a great fish/chicken dinner with all the fixings, including dessert and drink for $9 for adults this week? Time is 4 to 7 p.m. at Maple United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Friday evening, corner of Cape Rock and Jean Ann Drive. Come in and enjoy eating with friends or do the take out line... Hail storm 3/23/12 in Fruitland (03/24/12) Hail storm 3/23/12 in Fruitland Outdoor Nature Photography Workshop (03/23/12) CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO--Sat. April 21, regional photographer Aaron Horrell from the Painted Wren Gallery at the Bilderbach Art Plaza in Cape Girardeau, MO will be hosting a two-day outdoor photography workshop, in conjunction with Victor Kantchev, another photographer, and the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri. ... Salute To Veterans Airshow (03/23/12) SPECTACULAR HIGH FLYING AND PARACHUTING TRIBUTES AT THE 24TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SALUTE TO VETERANS CELEBRATION 2012 THEME: ¡§ETERNAL VIGILANCE¡¨ THANKS TO OUR ARMED FORCES Columbia, MO: The Memorial Day Weekend Salute to Veterans Corporation invites the public to be our guests at our 24th Annual FREE two-day Salute to Veterans Airshow over the Memorial Day Weekend May 26-27, 2012 from 9:30am to 3:30pm at Columbia Regional Airport. ... Salute To Veterans Airshow (03/23/12) SPECTACULAR HIGH FLYING AND PARACHUTING TRIBUTES AT THE 24TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SALUTE TO VETERANS CELEBRATION 2012 THEME: ¡§ETERNAL VIGILANCE¡¨ THANKS TO OUR ARMED FORCES Columbia, MO: The Memorial Day Weekend Salute to Veterans Corporation invites the public to be our guests at our 24th Annual FREE two-day Salute to Veterans Airshow over the Memorial Day Weekend May 26-27, 2012 from 9:30am to 3:30pm at Columbia Regional Airport. ... Guardsman honors local Cape Girardeau business (03/23/12) CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Keith Hon and Breanna New, of SEMO Imprints in Cape Girardeau, were recently presented with a Patriot Award in recognition of their extraordinary support of employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserves. The Patriot Award was created by the Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve to recognize individuals who provide outstanding patriotic support and cooperation to their employees who have answered their nation's call to duty... Start Smart Baseball Offered in Cape Girardeau (03/23/12) Start Smart Baseball is a developmentally-appropriate, introductory baseball program for children 3 to 5 years old, offered by Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation. The program prepares children for organized tee ball, baseball and softball in a fun environment without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt... Plaza Tire Sells some green for MDA (03/23/12) Plaza Tire Service recently raised $17,064 for the local Muscular Dystrophy Association chapter during the organization's annual Shamrocks campaign. The companies' stores sold green shamrocks for a $1 and gold shamrocks for $5 to their patrons from the middle of February through St. Patrick's Day... 3rd Annual Southwestern IL Indian Artifact Show (03/23/12) Members of the Illinois State Archeological Society would like to invite you to their 3rd Annual Indian Artifact Show to be held on Saturday, April 14th from 8am to 3pm at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex just North of Sparta IL off of IL Rt. ... Saturday Speakers Series - Doreen Hannes (03/22/12) This Saturday, March 24th, the Cape County Tea Party welcomes Doreen Hannes to speak at the Osage Center. Start time is 7:00pm. If you like food and owning your own land, you might want to attend this event! Doreen Hannes has been an avid student of the effects of World Trade Organization Free Trade Agreements on the livelihoods of citizens of the United States since the establishment of the WTO and ratification of NAFTA in 1994-95. ... Girardot Chapter March Meeting (03/22/12) On March 20, 2012 the Girardot Chapter met at the VFW Post 3838, 1049 N Kingshighway, Cape Girardeau. Kim Walsh from Avery presented "Business Solutions for Greater Productivity." Avery has a variety of products to help organize everything at work and at home: labels, binders, business cards and more. ... MDA Heartland Muscle Walk (03/22/12) Please make plans to "Make a Muscle, Make a difference" for MDA during the MDA Heartland Muscle Walk on Saturday, March 31st at the West Park Mall in Cape. Registration starts at 9am and the walk begins at 10am. You may walk with a team or join team MDA. Raise $74 and receive a walk T-Shirt, raise $300 and receive a shirt plus 2 cardinal tickets!... Learn Heart's Lucky Numbers at Annual Luncheon (03/21/12) Do you know the three numbers that can indicate your increased risk of heart disease? Learn your numbers -- and how to change them -- at the fifth annual Heart to Heart Luncheon Friday, April 13, at Drury Lodge, 104 S. Vantage Drive. The event will feature exhibits and screenings, as well as cardiovascular wellness and weight management expert Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RD, LDN, as the keynote speaker... A Life Unhappening Ballet (03/21/12) The Alzheimer's Association St. Louis Chapter and Adam E. Stone, present the world premiere of "A Life Unhappening". Celebrate Mother's Day with a unique performance that blends the beauty of the arts with the science of a critical public health crisis. This spoken-word ballet explores the impact of Alzheimer's disease on three generations of one woman's family... AID Raises Developmental Disability Awareness (03/19/12) In honor of National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, area businesses received candy bouquets last week compliments of the Association for persons with Intellectual Disabilities (AID). It is the hope of AID that this simple gesture will provide an opportunity for the public to learn more about the vital contributions individuals with disabilities make in our communities... Michelle Needs a Superhero!!! (03/18/12) Michelle's Story: Scott City native, Michelle Bundy, in her early twenties was expecting her second child a little over 2 years ago when she began having terrible pain, not related to the pregnancy. Soon after her little boy, Bentley was born (4 weeks early) Michelle was diagnosed with epithelioid angiosarcoma, a highly aggressive, incurable cancer. ... Piano studio congratulates Gold Cup recipients (03/17/12) Cape Girardeau -- Twelve students from Keyboards & Kindermusik Conservatory -- a piano, keyboard and Kindermusik teaching studio in Cape Girardeau -- recently received Gold Cup awards from the National Federation of Junior Music Clubs. The Junior Music Festival was held on Feb. ... Pipe Organ rededication (03/16/12) On Sunday, March 25th at 4:00 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church of Jackson will celebrate the rededication of their restored and enlarged pipe organ. Dr. Lynn Trapp, organist will present a recital that afternoon. St. Paul's Adult Choir will also present a special anthem for the occasion. The program for the afternoon includes works by Walther, Bach, Brahms, Alain and Boulanger. A free-will offering will be taken to support the "Music at St. Paul" Concert Series... Cape Nature Center Hosts Baby Animals Presentation (03/15/12) CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- A recent Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center event "Baby Animals" welcomed guests of all ages to learn what they can do if they come across a seemingly abandoned wild baby animal. A presentation and question and answer session was given by John Watkins, founder of the nonprofit organization Watkins Wildlife Rehab (WWR)... Toy Train Program Cheers Up Sick Kids (03/15/12) Traci Taylor died 12 years ago after a 13-year battle with leukemia. But her compassionate spirit lives on through the Toy Train program she conceived to provide stuffed animals, toys, games and books to cheer up children in Southeast Hospital's Pediatrics Unit... American Cancer Society to "Paint the Town Purple" (03/14/12) Cape Girardeau, MO -The American Cancer Society and SoutheastHEALTH are partnering to "Paint the Town Purple" in celebration of those affected by cancer. Cape County volunteer area groups, churches, and businesses have been working hard in the community fundraising to assist in providing patients programs and services in the county. ... Soles4Souls Week Begins March 25th (03/14/12) Southeast Missouri State University's Horticulture Club and Collegiate Farm Bureau are co-sponsoring an initiative to collect new and gently used shoes March 25-April 1 as part of the Soles4Souls shoe campaign. The dedication, enthusiasm, and creativity of the students has been amazing! They spent hours painting the wall mural, where thousands of student pass each week. Great job, students!... Free Dental Services to be Provided April 7th (03/13/12) St. Peters, MO -- Adults 18 and older in the St. Peters community will have the opportunity to receive free dentistry services ranging from cleanings, extractions and fillings at Heritage Dental Group located at 4045 North St. Peters Parkway, Suite 200 on Saturday, April 7th... Pysanky with Barb (03/13/12) CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO--Tues. April 3, from 9 to 11 a.m., Ellen Hahs from the Crisp Museum at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau, MO will be hosting Barb Duncan, from the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri for a Ukrainian Egg Workshop. Each participant will leave with a beautiful egg, decorated in the Pysanky tradition... Iraq Victory Party - One Week Away (03/13/12) It's hard to believe that we are just one week away from the Iraq Victory Party. The event is coming together nicely and should be great fun and a fitting tribute to the Men and Women of our Armed Forces. Join us on March 20, 2012 at 7:00pm at The Plaza By Ray's Conference Center to celebrate the Women and Men of our Armed Forces at the Iraq Victory Party / Southeast Missouri Veterans Appreciation Night... Blood Drive hosted for Red Cross Month (03/13/12) March is Red Cross month and this Friday the American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at their location on Myra Drive in Cape Girardeau between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The community is invited to come and give blood in celebration of Red Cross Month... Two Local Powerlifters Set Records (03/13/12) Jerry Pledger, of Cape Girardeau and Chad Holmes, of Sikeston set records at the American Powerlifting Association meet held in West Plains, MO, on Feb. 25th. Jerry Pledger -- Master's Division, Age 50-54. 605 Squat, 415 Bench, 405 Deadlift: 1420 Total. 3 World Records and 3 American Records in Squat, Bench and Total... Wildfire fight: Who does this? (03/13/12) Smoke stung my eyes but it was my choice to be there. My nose was running and my lungs barked out a rebuke to the smoke that replaced the clean air. I shielded my ear from searing heat that radiated steps from my position on the fire line. I chose to work this wild fire and in my smoke-choked misery I began to wonder, "Who does this?"... New McKendree Fish Fry and Chicken Tenders Dinner (03/12/12) Everyone is invited to New McKendree United Methodist Church's fried catfish and chicken tenders dinner this Saturday, Marhch 17, from 4:00-7:00 PM. Meal includes catfish and/or chicken tenders, cole slaw, baked beans, spiral potatoes, dessert, and a drink. Adults eat for $9, ages 5-12 $5.00, and kids under 5 eat free. All proceeds raised will go to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children). It will be a great night of food and fellowship. We hope to see you there!... 5 Generations (03/12/12) This is 5 generations together for first time ever. In front is Alma Spikes-81;great, great grandma. In middle is Connie Foust-63;great grandma. In back is Michelle Prichard-41;grandma. Stephanie Prichard-20; mother and boy in center-Landon-3. C. Foust is A. ... Four Generations (03/10/12) We are proud to announce four generations of love, Kierstyn Lee Reynolds, born July 16, 2010, daughter of Ryan C Reynolds of Jackson, MO, son of Jennifer L Reynolds of Jackson, MO, daughter of Blaine S Bitner of Hagerstown, MD, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather... St Jude Country Cares Radiothon raises $76,821.98 (03/09/12) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Michaela Lynch ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 1822 Craig Road, St.Louis, MO 63146 Michaela.Lynch@stjude.org Southeast Missouri helps K103 and Mississippi River Radio raise $76,821.98 to help save the lives of children fighting cancer and other deadly diseases at St. Jude... Good Samaritan (03/09/12) I work in a busy doctor office in Cape Girardeau and work until at least 5pm each night. My husband, Bill, also works away from our hometown and is never sure how far away he will be or when he will be home. We have an 11 year old son ( in addition to 3 other older children who either live away from the home or are busy with after-school jobs.) If it wasn't for our wonderful neighbor, Amy Ussery, who is also a teacher at my sons school, we would not be able to maintain our jobs the way we do. ... Pee Wee Sports for Ages 3-5 in Cape Girardeau (03/09/12) Children, ages 3-5, are invited to participate in the City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department's Pee Wee Sports. Children will learn the basic skills and rules of a variety of sports including T-ball, soccer, basketball and more. Classes begin on Thursday, March 22 at 5:30 p.m. at the A. C. Brase Arena... Alphabet Learning with Cape Parks and Recreation (03/09/12) Alphabet Daze, offered by the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department, gives children ages 3 -- 4 the opportunity to learn the difference between lower and upper case letters while playing games and activities. Children will also practice writing each letter with staff members... Police+Football+Neal Boyd+Ram Cheerleaders=Awesome (03/08/12) Neal Boyd will be performing the National Anthem and the St. Louis Rams Cheerleaders will be signing pictures for fans! The Cape County Enforcers (Cape County Law Enforcement) are going to be holding an event on March 24th at the Cape Central High School Football Stadium starting at 4:00pm. They will be playing a football game against The Springfield Guns (Springfield, MO Law enforcement) starting at 5:30pm. This is an event to help raise funds for Detective Travis Sikes who is battling cancer... Williams' Receive Musco Gives Back Award (03/08/12) From Missouri Park and Recreation Association News Release Missouri Park and Recreation Association has announced that Scott and Penny Williams from the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department have been given the Musco Give Back Award for 2012. Sponsored by the Musco Lighting Company, this award recognizes exceptional service, and was presented at the Association's annual conference last week at the Lodge of Four Seasons, Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri... Cape Public Works Using Waste Oil for Heat (03/08/12) In a move as economical as it is efficient, Cape Girardeau is now using used motor oil to heat a couple of its buildings. The Public Works Department building and the Recycling Center next door are now using waste oil for heat in the winter, saving money on energy and oil disposal fees... MERRILL EMERGES AS TOP GUN AT 2012 MESQUITE SHOOT (03/08/12) MERRILL EMERGES AS TOP GUN AT 2012 MESQUITE SHOOTOUT Missourian Claims First LDA Tour Title Dustin Merrill captured his first LDA Tour title in dramatic fashion, prevailing at the season-opening Mesquite Shootout after an unscheduled detour through the loser's bracket... City of Cape Parks & Recreation Job Fair March 14 (03/08/12) Join the City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department on March 14 at Osage Centre for a job fair regarding part-time and seasonal employment opportunities. For more information contact Parks and Recreation at 573-339-6340 or 573-339-6342. Openings are available in the following areas:... Cape Girardeau 5K Training Course Available (03/08/12) The City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department will offer its sixth seasonal 5K Training Course beginning on Monday, March 19. The course provides an opportunity to get in shape, gain cardiovascular endurance and improve running form while training for races. Runners of all skill levels can attend... Mother & Son Game Night at Osage Centre (03/08/12) Moms and sons, ages 2-16, are invited out to the second annual Mother/Son Game Night on March 31 at the Osage Centre. Register by March 26 for discounted rates, or up through the event date. Fun, games, and refreshments all are provided. Call Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation for more information: 573-339-6340 or 573-339-6342... Heartland Writer's Guild to Meet (03/07/12) The Heartland Writer's Guild (HWG) will meet at 2pm on Sunday, March 18th in the Steck House, next door to the First Presbyterian Church in Jackson. You may park on the church parking lot for easier access (fewer steps) through the back door of the house... Girl Scouts Celebrates 100 Years (03/07/12) Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland - with members throughout central and southern Missouri, southeast Kansas, and northeast Oklahoma - joins Girl Scouts around the country to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts in 2012. March 12, 2012 will mark 100 years from the day that the first Girl Scout troop was established in the United States... Louder Than Before Concert (03/07/12) Music is the universal language of love. Music can inspire every age and religion. St.Vincent De Paul Parish Perryville, Missouri is hosting a free concert for all ages and faiths. This is the first of its kind. Concert will be streamed live over the Internet.I anticipate a crowd of 6 to 8 thousand people. St. Louis, Cape Girardeau, and surrounding area are invited. Loving others is a simple solution, to a complicated world. Connect to concert @ www.livebvideo.com... LOCAL CAREGIVER AT CAPETOWN RECEIVES HONOR AT ANNU (03/06/12) CONTACT: Morgan Beasley, Capetown, assisted living by Americare PHONE: 573-334-4855 DATE: February 21,2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOCAL CAREGIVER AT CAPETOWN RECEIVES HONOR AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE Sean Barnes, a certified personal care assistant at Capetown Assisted & Independent Living, by Americare, recently received the "Resident Service Commitment Award" at the company's annual Caregiver Conference held in St. ... GIRARDOT CHAPTER SUPPORTS ANNUAL HEART WALK (03/06/12) Members of the Girardot Chapter IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals) participated in the annual American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Walk in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, February 25, 2012. Walkers representing the chapter collected pledges and donations. ... Slow Pitch Softball League Accepting Teams (03/05/12) The City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting teams for the summer 2012 slow pitch softball league in the coed, men's, women's and church league divisions. Games will be played Monday through Thursday nights at the Shawnee Park Sports Complex. Men's division teams will play 21-24 games; women's, coed, and church division teams will play 14-18 games. Games begin on April 23... Cardinals Game Day Trip on April 14 (03/05/12) Game Day Trip tickets are available now to see the World Champion St. Louis Cardinals take on rival Chicago Cubs on Saturday, April 14. This is the first of two Game Day Trips co-sponsored by Withers Broadcasting and the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department... Sign Up Saturday on March 10 (03/05/12) Join co-sponsors Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department and Southeast SportsCare for Sign Up Saturday on March 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Osage Centre. Sign Up Saturday is an annual event to enroll in available programs, leagues, and events... 1st Annual Cruise for the Cure (03/05/12) Everyone is invited to Brennecke Chevrolet in Jackson for a great car show for a great cause on April 21, starting at 9:00 AM! Bring your classic car, new car, or just yourself for a great day. There will be no judging or classes. The public donates to the car of their choice. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies will be awarded... PELICAN WITH FISH (03/05/12) Very unafraid Pelican on the beach in Cozumel, Mexico in January 2012. If you look closely there is a small fish in his/her mouth. My favorite picture!! Landmark Hospital Awarded the ESGR Patriot Award (03/05/12) The Missouri Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) has presented the Department of Defense Patriot Award to Landmark Hospital of Cape Girardeau, in recognition of their extraordinary support of employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve... JAG Continues Art Workshops! (03/03/12) Join the Jackson Art Group for Another Workshop! Jackson Art Group's second Saturday Gallery opening at the Steck House features a hands on opportunity for novice through experienced artists to discover and explore their creativity in a variety of mediums. ... Prescribed fire workshop planned for landowners (03/02/12) CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Landowners can learn to use prescribed fire at a Prescribed Fire Workshop presented by the Missouri Department of Conservation on Tuesday, March 6, at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center. This workshop will be given two different times to provide landowners a better opportunity to attend. The first will be from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and the second from 6 to 9:30 p.m... American Cancer Society Honors Mississippi River R (03/02/12) (Cape Girardeau, MO) -- February 15, 2012-- The American Cancer Society is honored to recognize Mississippi River Radio, as winner of the 2012 High Plains Media Award for the "Spirit of Hope Award." "Mississippi River Radio is committed to educating the community about the importance of cancer research and early detection, and to show how the community can give back through supporting the American Cancer Society," said Kelli Schenimann, Community Manager of Development for the Society. ... A Sweet Moment (03/02/12) I caught a sweet moment of my daughter Madison, smelling the daffodils we picked fresh from our yard. Good Samaritan: David Barberis Sr. (03/01/12) David does his best to entertain all residents at the Luthern Home, Jackson Manor, Cheateau Girardeau, Veterans Home and Chaffee Nursing Center. I have seen some of these residents come (alive) when the music starts. Some can only move one hand to keep time with the music but they do. ... Good Samaritan: Mike Gast (03/01/12) I live in a rural area and have some very good neighbors, but one is outstanding. In the spring of 2003, my husband had open heart surgery. Mike Gast started doing our yard work, was available to watch our dogs, to help my husband get in and out of the car and to help get him up when he fell. ... CCTP Speaker Series - Bill Federer - 3/3 (03/01/12) The Cape County Tea Party (CCTP) invites you to join us on 3 Saturdays in March for an informative Speakers Series. The events will be held at the Osage Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on Saturdays (3/3, 3/24, 3/31) at 7:00pm Bill Federer will kick off the series on March 3rd at 7:00pm. ... Revised Press Release (03/01/12) I am deeply sorry, I realized that while writing the previous press release I mixed information from two different venues together. Here is the corrected information and I apologize again. The remarkable repertoire of piano pieces composed by notable pianist Giuseppe Lupis is coming to Cape Girardeau. ... SMASH: Cape's Volleyball Learning Program (03/01/12) Beginning this March, Cape Girardeau's Parks and Recreation Department will be offering a chance for children to have fun and learn the fundamentals of volleyball. S.M.A.S.H., which stands for Serve, Move, Attack, Set, Hit, gives boys and girls the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of volleyball while applying the training to games with their team... PHS plans spring play (02/29/12) Perryville High School's theater group, the Silver Daggers, will present Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in March. Performances are set at 7 pm Thursday-Saturday, March 22-24 in the Performing Arts Auditorium in the Old Senior High School. The public is encouraged to attend the show; ticket sales pay for the Silver Dagger performances and activities. Tickets are $4 and will be available at the door... PHS students creates logo for City of Perryville (02/29/12) PHS students designs logo for City of Perryville A Perryville High School student has designed a logo that the City of Perryville will use for years to come. Ali Koenig, a senior at PHS who studies graphic design at the Perryville Area Career and Technology Center, has created a tree logo for the city's boards. It appears on an invitation for the annual board appreciation dinner and will also grace the event program... PES plans Music in Our Schools Month activities (02/29/12) Perryville Elementary School will celebrate Music In Our Schools Month in March with a variety of activities. Music Lasts a Lifetime is the theme for Music in Our Schools Month 2012. "Music plays an important part in everyone's life," said Janet Seibel, music instructor at Perryville Elementary School. "Music is for everyone -- young and old. Music is an activity you can enjoy your entire life."... Nell Holcomb R-IV School Kindergarten Screening (02/29/12) The Nell Holcomb R-IV Kindergarten screening will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2012 for all children who will be attending kindergarten for the 2012-2013 school year. Children must turn five years old on or before July 31, 2012 to be eligible to start school... Kids Bunny Baking with Cape Parks & Rec (02/29/12) Join the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department on March 20 to learn how to bake in preparation for Easter! We will begin the baking at 5:30 p.m. and conclude at 7 p.m. at the A.C. Brase Arena. Kids ages 6-12 will learn how to bake cakes and cookies then use their own creativity to decorate them for Easter! Registration fees are $12 for residents and $15 for non-residents. You must register before participating in the event. The deadline is March 16... Create Easter Egg Totes with Cape Parks & Rec (02/29/12) Kids ages 5-10 years old will have to opportunity on March 21 to make their own easter egg tote bags, thanks to the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department! The fun filled night will take place at the Osage Centre from 5:30-7 p.m.. Registration fees are $13 for residents and $16 for non-resident participants. Sign up by March 19 to secure your spot in the fun!... Cape Girardeau Boys Youth Baseball Register Now (02/29/12) Register your child now for the 2012 Boys Youth Baseball League. Games begin in late April and continue through June at the Arena Park baseball fields. The league will have the following age divisions: Instructional (T-ball) Ages 5-6... Midwest Neurosurgeons Sponsors Relay for Life (02/29/12) CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.- Midwest Neurosurgeons,LLC is sponsoring the Cape Girardeau American Cancer Society's Relay for Life for the third year in a row. Dr. Sonjay Joseph Fonn,founder of Midwest Neurosurgeons, supports this event and says he knows first hand the benefits that this organization can give to cancer patients and their families. ... Nature Center: Don't Move Young Wildlife (02/29/12) The Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center will host Baby Animals, a Nature Center at Night event on March 8 from 5-8 p.m. Participants will learn what to do if they find young wildlife. A presentation at 6 p.m. will give information on what to do to keep them healthy and wild... Opening Reception: Randy Slinkard and Jan VonBokel (02/28/12) CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO-- This Friday, Mar. 2, from 5 to 9 p.m., the Southeast Missouri Arts Council will be hosting a reception for artists Jan VonBokel and Randy Slinkard. Their exhibits will be on display until Mar. 31 in the Lorimier Gallery and Gallery 100 at the Arts Council, and will feature many large abstract pieces, as well as some smaller items such as pillows, and clothing made using textiles that display abstract prints... Good Samaritan: Steve Lee (02/28/12) We would like to nominate our neighbor, Mr. Steve Lee, for your Good Samaritan Award. He certainly fits this title and we are blessed to have him as a neighbor and friend. Here are just a few of the things he does to help others: Just recently Cape had a snow, we woke up to a strange noise, and it was Steve Lee blowing snow off our drive way and our neighbors' drive way. ... Upcoming Events for Writers At Heritage Museum (02/28/12) Dr. Bonnie Stepenoff announces upcoming events for writers. The Writing Your Own History Group will meet at noon on Wednesday March 7 at the Cape River Heritage Museum, 538 Independence Stree Cape Girardeau, to plan the next Heartland Heritage Anthology and talk about the art and craft of writing about Southeast Missouri's life and culture. Poets, humorists, historians, story tellers, and people who love words are invited to come, join the conversation, and read from their works in progress... The Printing Co. Turns '25 in 2012!', Gives Back (02/27/12) The Printing Co. is celebrating turning "25 in 2012!" But unlike most birthday parties where the guest of honor receives gifts, the company intends to give back all year long in a 'Birthday Gift Give-Back' to the communities it serves: Cape Girardeau, Perryville and Farmington... R&B ARTIST BREEZE NEW ALBUM (02/26/12) Once again the time is here, Brese Squires known as R&B ARTIST ''BREEZE'' Releasing his 2nd Cd. this Late spring early summer called "JUSTA BREEZE" Breeze last Cd. N-LUV-W/DESTINY in 2010 did well in Europe and other parts here in the states as well. ... KENNY ROGERS TELETHON IDOL CHILD PHOTO CONTEST (02/24/12) http://www.chipin.com/mywidgets/id/bd9bc449ab72970c The KENNY ROGERS TELETHON is March 24th and 25th. A cape Girardeau resident; Pat L. Silman, a finalist in the KRCC Telethon Idol Contest has organized a Kenny Rogers Telethon Idol Childerns Photo Contest, for childern birth thru grade four... Discover Nature: Be a Bluebird Landlord (02/24/12) CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- A recent Nature Center at Night event "Habitat for Bluebirds" welcomed guests of all ages to learn how to be a good bluebird landlord. An interactive session led participants in construction their own bluebird nest box to take home. Attendees learned how to attract bluebirds, the different styles of nest boxes, where to put them, and how to respond to the bluebird's arch enemy, the house sparrow... Girardot Chapter February Meeting (02/23/12) On February 21 the Girardot Chapter met at the VFW Post 3838, 1049 N Kingshighway, Cape Girardeau. Our speaker Joan Roth, from Gracious Living, presented "Decorating Tips...What's Hot and What's Not." She emphasized the importance of finding your own style and to stay within that style throughout the house. ... Montgomery Bank Kid's Club Event at Sunny Hill (02/23/12) Members of the Montgomery Bank Kid's Club recently attended an event hosted by Sunny Hill Garden's and Florist. Dorothy Strack shared facts and information on birds, birdseed and their habitats. The members also got to make their very own birdfeeder! Visit www.montgomerybank.com or stop by their branch for more information on upcoming Kid's Club events!... Birdhouse Making Contest for All Ages (02/22/12) Leading up to their 3rd Annual FUNdraiser: Birdhouse Bash, Discovery Playhouse is hosting a Birdhouse Making Contest. The contest and prizes are sponsored by Montgomery Bank. With Youth, Adult and Professional divisions, the Museum is excited to see the entered creations. ... Canedy Sign Hosts MSSA's Great Ideas Conference (02/22/12) Canedy Sign & Graphics, along with McGill Marketing Group and Spartech Plastics are hosting Mid South Sign Association's Great Idea Conference on Friday and Saturday March 2-3, 2012. Sign companies from states including Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas,Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma and Tennessee that manufacture and install signage that are members of the Mid South Sign Association (MSSA) and Missouri Sign Association (MSA) as well as sign industry wholesalers, distributors and other interested people will be attending.. ... Finger Painting Class with Cape Parks & Rec (02/21/12) The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department invites all children 3-5 years of age to participate in some fun finger painting! On March 8 children will learn about colors and how to create shapes while painting. Registration fees are $8 for residents and $9 for non-residents. The fun takes place at the 4-H Exhibit Hall and will run from 10 -11 a.m.. Register your children by March 5. For more information regarding registration or the event call 573-339-6340. Hope to see you there!... Youth Track Club - Register Now (02/21/12) By Urban Petersen Marketing and Communications Assistant Spring 2012 Public Information Intern The Parks and Recreation Department would like to invite you to participate in the 2012 youth track club. Practice will begin on March 27 and will continue every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. to start the season. Starting in April practices will be held on Tuesdays with meets on Thursdays... Osage Invitational Coed Volleyball Tournament (02/21/12) Calling all teams to the 15th Annual Osage Invitational Coed Volleyball Tournament on Sunday, March 4 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. Teams should register in either the advanced or recreation divisions, and turn in their $60 fees and team rosters by March 1 at 12 p.m. Entry forms will be available at the Osage Centre... Cape Girardeau Citizens Police Academy Enrolling (02/21/12) The Cape Girardeau Police Department is now accepting applications for the 8-week Citizens Police Academy. Classes will be on Tuesday evenings from 6-8 p.m., beginning March 13. For more information contact Cpl. Ike Hammonds at 573-339-6621. Citizens Police Academy Class Schedule... Good Samaritan: New McKendree UMC (02/21/12) During the season of Lent (February 22 to April 8, 2012) New McKendree United Methodist Church in Jackson is encouraging those who attend to engage in random acts of kindness as their lenten sacrifice. Each person attending worship on February 26th will receive a rubber wristband with "iCare" embossed upon it. ... Enjoy a FREE Breakfast with Buchheit (02/16/12) The timeless tradition of bringing the family around the table to enjoy a hearty breakfast on Saturday morning just got a little easier. Buchheit is hosting a free breakfast for the entire community Saturday, Feb. 18 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Also, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, customers who spend $75 or more will receive $10 back on a Buchheit gift card... Flanagan to perform with All-District Jazz Band (02/15/12) Matthew Flanagan, senior at Cape Central High School, has been selected to perform with the Southeast Missouri All-District Jazz Band at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center on the campus of Three Rivers Community College on February 18. Guest clinician for this year's All-District Band is Kris Berg, educator, performer and composer. ... Brooke Baugher awarded Best in Show (02/15/12) Brooke Baugher, a senior at Cape Central High School, poses with her fibers artwork that won Best in Show Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012 in the High School Art Exhibition at River Campus of Southeast Missouri State University. CHS and Cape Alternative Education Center were two of 16 area schools displaying in the exhibition in the Crisp Museum. ... Girl Scout Cookie Program Continues (02/15/12) If you've already ordered your favorite Girl Scout Cookies, they're here and delivery has begun! If you missed the first round or would like more, don't worry. From now until March 11, girls will continue to sell Girl Scout cookies through direct sales, including door-to-door and at booths outside local merchants... Third Tuesday Tea Time (02/15/12) PRESS RELEASE CAPE COUNTY TEA PARTY THIRD TUESDAY TEA TIME On February 21st, 2012 at 6:30pm, the Cape County Tea Party (CCTP) will hold its open monthly meeting at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. The meeting is called the Third Tuesday Tea Time and is held on the Third Tuesday of each month to continue the work to complete our Mission as stated below... Enjoy Nature's Sweetest Treat (02/14/12) CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- The Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center will host "Maple Sugaring" on Feb. 25 from 1-4p.m. This Discovery Station event is all about the history, equipment and process of making maple syrup and sugar. Discovery Station events are designed to help families make deeper connections to nature and each other. This program is great for all ages and groups. No registration is required and guests are welcome anytime between 1-4p.m... Scat proves useful in wildlife investigation (02/14/12) CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Thursday's Nature Center at Night "Scat" event welcomed guests of all ages who came with a purpose: get the lowdown on some of southeast Missouri's native wildlife and what they leave behind. "Although this is not your typical program topic, studying scat is a great way to let you know what kind of animals live in your area," said Greg Jacobs, a naturalist at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center. ... Trivia Night (02/14/12) "Trivia Night" in Perryville is Saturday, February 25th at the Perryville Elks Lodge (921 N. Perryville Blvd. Perryville, Mo. 63775). It will be a fun evening out for teams of friends, family, or co-workers, to get together to answer fun trivia questions. The doors will open at 6:30 pm and the game will start at 7:00 pm... Kiwanis Club of Jackson joins fight to save lives (02/14/12) The Kiwanis Club of Jackson is joining forces with Kiwanis members across the globe in an effort to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT), a painful disease that kills one baby every nine minutes, or 160 newborns each day. The Eliminate Project: Kiwanis eliminating maternal and neonatal tetanus is a global campaign that will save and protect the lives of millions of mothers and their future babies. ... McDonalds Donates To Prodigy Leadership Academy (02/13/12) The Prodigy Leadership Academy has received a grant for $3497.98 from the Ronald McDonald House Charities to update technology at the school. The students will use the MacBooks and cameras to further their knowledge of communicating in today's world... Jamie Jones is KFVS-12's Heartland Hero! (02/13/12) Jefferson Elementary Parent Liaison Jamie Jones will be featured tonight at 6 p.m. on KFVS-12's "Heartland Heroes" program. Jones said a KFVS film crew arrived at Jefferson Thursday morning and Principal Mark Cook called a school assembly. "I assumed they were here to interview Mark about his retirement. To my absolute surprise, they were here to award me the Heartland Hero Award! I was truly surprised and honored." Several staff members at Jefferson nominated Jones for the award... Windsor Lady Owls reach out to Perryville girl (02/13/12) The competition between the Perryville Lady Pirates and the Windsor Lady Owls was fierce on the court. But at halftime, everyone was on the same team, supporting a Perryville girl who is battling leukemia. Windsor Coach Andrea Haegele and her women's basketball team held a Pink Out Night on Feb. 9 to raise money for cancer research. That was the night that the Lady Owls would host the Perryville Lady Pirates... Perryville FFA to host breakfast (02/13/12) The Perryville chapter of Future Farmers of America (FFA) will host its annual pancake breakfast later this month and proceeds will benefit two students facing medical challenges. The FFA Pancake Breakfast will be held from 6-11 am Saturday, Feb. 25 in the Ag Building at the Perryville Area Career and Technology Center on the campus of Perry County School District 32. All community members are invited to attend... PBS winners for February (02/13/12) Two students and a staff member at Perryville High School were recently honored as part of the school-wide Positive Behavior Support (PBS) program. They are (from left) juniors Cody Hogan and Seth Noland, and PHS custodian Tina Berkbuegler. They each received a $10 gift certificate from Hoeckele Bakery in Perryville... McDonalds Donates to Oak Ridge Elementary (02/13/12) Oak Ridge Elementary has recieved a grant for $3000 from the Ronald McDonald House Charities to purchase books to increase socail studies literacy among its students. Balanced level reader books allow for varying reading levels among students and help develop higher critical thinking skills... McDonalds Donates To St. Paul Lutheran School (02/13/12) St. Paul Lutheran School has received a grant for $2984 from the Ronald McDonald House Charities to purchase two iMAC computers. This is part of an upgrade to the school's computer lab to give the students newer technology to utilize current educational trends... Elimination Of Tenure For Missouri Educators (02/12/12) When I started teaching at the Mountain View -- Birch Tree / Liberty School District in 1979 -- 1980, student discipline and classroom control were optimum. We had good support from our administrators and very few instructional interruptions. Our curriculum and materials were diverse allowing for a broad course of study. ... Kerrie Roberts w/Kristin Schweain at New Mckendree (02/11/12) Tickets are starting to sell quickly, get yours while you still can!!! We are welcoming Kerrie Roberts to New Mckendree This is the first concert in our Concert series for next year, with each concert we are going to donate a portion of the profits to local charities... New McKendree Fish Fry and Chicken Tenders Dinner (02/10/12) Everyone is invited to New McKendree United Methodist Church's fried catfish and chicken tenders dinner Saturday, February 18, from 4:00-7:00 PM. Meal includes catfish and/or chicken tenders, cole slaw, baked beans, spiral potatoes, dessert, and a drink. Adults eat for $9, ages 5-12 $5.00, and kids under 5 eat free. It will be a great night of food and fellowship. We hope to see you there!... Heartland Writer's Guild February Meeting (02/10/12) The Heartland Writer's Guild (HWG) will meet at 2pm on Sunday, February 19th in the Steck House, next door to First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, with parking in the church lot. Bonnie Stepenoff,author of five books,will speak of "Journaling to Publication". ... Rising songwritter with hometown ties (02/09/12) There is a young songwritter on country musics horizon that has ties to our city. Maurryn Bingham, a fiery haired fourteen year old and daughter of local artist John Bingham has been comfortably sitting in the number one and two spots on Reverbnations local charts for a period of months now. ... Learn Cheerleading Techniques at Osage Centre (02/09/12) For ages 6-8 years Ready to learn what it takes to be a cheerleader? This clinic teaches the fundamentals of cheering, including voice dictation, sideline cheer techniques, proper hand and foot positioning and much more. Participants will learn several cheers and have lots of fun. Fee: $16 Resident/$20 Non-Resident... Girardot Chapter News (02/08/12) Doris Dumey of Scott City, Missouri makes 1000th skydive on December 28, 2011 in Sebastian, Florida! She is the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Girardot Chapter President, the Cape Girardeau local chapter. She has also earned her certification of Certified Administrative Professional in Organizational Management (CAP-OM) and is a Member of Excellence... Iraq Victory Party/Cape Veterans Appreciation (02/07/12) The Cape County Tea Party (CCTP) invites the Community of Cape Girardeau County to come together to Celebrate our local Men and Women of the Armed Forces on March 20th at 7:00pm, marking the Ninth Anniversary of the start of the Iraq War. CCTP is truly grassroots and not funded by any group or entity... History sets foundation for Guard training (02/07/12) History sets foundation for Missouri Guard earthquake response training JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- In the early pre-dawn hours of Feb. 7, 1812, residents of southeast Missouri experienced the rocking and shaking of a 7.7 magnitude earthquake. It was the third and largest earthquake in less than two months, and would cause devastation that can still be seen 200 years later and are reminders of the need to be prepared today... CJHS Cheerleaders continue their winning ways (02/06/12) Bringing home trophies is one of the many routines at which Cape Central Junior High School Cheerleaders excel. At this year's Jamfest National Competition in Nashville, TN, last month, the team walked away with the 2nd place trophy in their division. Last year the team finished fourth, only three-quarters of a point out of first-place... CHS students win big at Regional Art Show (02/06/12) Cape Central High School art students returned home with numerous awards from the 37th Annual Regional High School Art Show in Sikeston. Pictured above are Dale Hoover, winner of the second-place award in Sculpture; Ashley Cusick, honorable mention, Mixed Media; Blake Wilson, third-place, Drawing; Ally Hebert, second-place, drawing; and Savannah Moore, honorable mention, Painting. ... Rachel M. Bailey US Army (02/06/12) RACHEL M BAILEY -- US ARMY PV2 Rachel M. Bailey joined the US Army on the delayed entry program in January 2011. She left for basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina in October 2011 and graduated January 2012. Rachel is currently attending Advanced Individual Training in Ft. Lee, Virginia and will be stationed at Ft Hood, Texas when she completes her current training in March... Local Football Team Lends a Helping Hand (02/05/12) Coaches and team members, from the Cape Central High School football team, gave up their Saturday to lend a hand to Discovery Playhouse. The children's museum was in need of help packing up the "Alice's Wonderland" traveling exhibit. "These crates were massive and so was the truck that they were being transported in," said Jennifer Mullix, Executive Director of Discovery Playhouse. ... Cape Girardeau Girls Softball: Register Now (02/03/12) The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce they will be offering the third annual Girls Softball League for ages 5 -- 15 this summer. There will be five separate age divisions, beginning with Instructional (t-ball) for 5-6 year-olds, Rookie (coach pitch) for 7-8 year-olds, AA for 9-10 year-olds, AAA for 11-12 year-olds, and Majors for 13-15 year-olds. The cost for the league is $50 per player... FUN-damentals of Volleball: Register Now (02/03/12) The City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department and the Southeast Missouri State University volleyball team are accepting registrations for Fundamentals of Volleyball. This one-day, introductory clinic is designed to teach the fundamentals of volleyball and have fun at the same time... S.T.A.R. Program Enriches Lives for 15 Years (02/03/12) Throughout the U.S. over 36 million Americans are classified as disabled. Disabilities in adults include speech, hearing and vision impairments, physical, cognitive and brain disorders. Although disability levels may differ, these individuals can require certain accommodations for their needs... 8th-grade-boys-basketball team is undefeated (02/03/12) For the first time in 31 years, the 8th-grade-boy's-basketball team of Cape Central Junior High School had a perfect, undefeated season of 14-0. The last time a CJHS 8th-grade-boys team was undefeated was during the 1980-81 school year. "We are thrilled with these athletes and coaches," said CJHS Athletic Director Terry Kitchen. ... Jackson Art Group February Workshops (02/03/12) Jackson Art Group holds February Workshop Jackson's second Saturday Gallery opening features a hands on opportunity for novice through experienced artists to discover and explore their creativity. Art group members will facilitate classes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, February 11 at the Steck House Gallery, 210 Washington St., Jackson (next door to the First Presbyterian Church)...