FeaturesAugust 26, 2012
FYI 8/26/12
Retired Maj. Ralph Stoney Bates of Greenville, S.C., is seeking short stories for an anthology that will be published and distributed nationally next year. Tentatively titled "Short Rations: Ready-to-Read Stories from the Battlefield and the Homefront of United States Marines." The deadline for submitting a story is Oct. ...
Writing contest to benefit Wounded Warriors
Retired Maj. Ralph Stoney Bates of Greenville, S.C., is seeking short stories for an anthology that will be published and distributed nationally next year. Tentatively titled "Short Rations: Ready-to-Read Stories from the Battlefield and the Homefront of United States Marines." The deadline for submitting a story is Oct. 1, and a $25 entry fee goes toward publication costs, distribution and donations to the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation and the Wounded Warrior Project. Each selected contributor will receive two copies of the book and will be able to obtain additional copies at a discount price. Contributions are also accepted. Mail typed stories to Short Rations, c/o Maj. Ralph Bates, P.O. Box 26196, Greenville, SC 29616. Make a check or money order payable to Short Rations. Include a title, along with contact information and any relevant notes about the story. Send email submissions to editor@shortrations.com. Those who submit online should pay via PayPal on the Short Rations website. Full submission guidelines can be viewed at www.shortrations.com. For more information, email editor@shortrations.com or call assistant editor Amanda Capps at 864-363-1528.
Riding group holding Vets Carnival Run
Warchild Riding Group is hosting its annual Veterans Carnival Run. Participants may either run, walk, ride a bike or drive a car. All donations raised will benefit the Missouri Veterans Home entertainment fund. The ride will begin at 10 a.m. Sept. 22 at the Cape Girardeau VFW and end at Sandy's Toddle Inn in Chaffee, Mo. There will be a $10 fee per rider. To learn more about the Warchild Riding Group or to make a donation, visit warchildrg.weebly.com or www.facebook.com/WarchildRg.
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New Life Gospel Center 52nd anniversary services
New Life Gospel Center will hold its 52nd anniversary services today at 401 Oak Street in Scott City. Morning service is at 11 a.m., with pastor Jack Owens speaking. Evening service is at 6:30 p.m., with special guest speaker pastor Ken Strong of Father's Arms Fellowship.
Girl Scouts fundraiser for Levi's Adventure Trail
The Girl Scouts will be holding a fundraiser for Levi's Adventure Trail, a future exhibit at the Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girardeau, on Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Benton, Mo., McDonalds. McDonalds is donating 10 percent of proceeds to Levi's Adventure Trail. T-shirts and wristbands will be on sale, and face painting will also be available. Attendees may sign up to walk with the group in the Benton Neighbor Day Parade on Saturday, Sept. 1. The parade lineup is at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Theresa Proffer at 573-380-5691.
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