FYI 1/11/09

Amateur radio operator class schedules announced

The Southeast Missouri Amateur Radio Operators Club will offer free classes to people who want to get a radio operator's license. Orientation is at 8 a.m. Saturday, with classes beginning Jan. 31 and continuing Feb. 7, 14, 21 and March 7. The final class will include testing for the FCC license. Classes start at 8 a.m. and last four hours. They will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1048 W. Cape Rock Drive in Cape Girardeau (at the bottom of Snake Hill in Cape Rock Village). The classes are free. The study materials cost $18.71 and testing costs $15. For more information, call Phil Nash at 243-4858, or e-mail ldnash@hotmail.com.

United Way sets up basic needs campaign

The United Way of Southeast Missouri has established a fund for charities that provides food, shelter and essentials to Southeast Missouri families facing hard times. This year the United Way is asking people to "Give $5, Tell 5." Different from their "Step Up" campaigns seeking large donations, the not-for-profit is asking for a small investment of $5 and for donors to ask five friends to give. For more information call the United Way at 334-9634 or send donations to United Way of Southeast Missouri, Basic Needs Fund, 430A Broadway, Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701.

Jackson senior parent committee seeks donations

Food, decorations, gifts, gift certificates or monetary donations are being sought by the Jackson senior parent committee to fund the Jackson High School graduating class of 2009 senior breakfast and the drug-free all night senior celebration. All monetary donations will be used to fund these projects. For more information call Monica Fluegge at 270-4843 or Jan Shultz at 587-3568.

Local photographer participates in national model search

Local photographer Carrie Perez of Photography by Carrie is participating in the National Charity Model Search to select "America's Cutest Kid" and raise money for charity. Parents who wish to enter their children in the contest may contact Perez at 573-803-0565.