Community briefs 1/5/06

Flag display at Cape Girardeau library

The first 13 U.S. flags will be displayed in the Hirsch Community Room during the first weeks of January at the Cape Girardeau Public Library, courtesy of the Allen Laws Oliver Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Painters Local 1292. Due to space limitations the remaining 14 flags will be displayed during the latter part of January during regular library hours. Information sheets on flag etiquette, changes in flag and state admission dates are available.

Modelers association offers help to flyers

The Southeast Missouri Modelers Association would like to offer help to individuals who may have a radio-controlled model airplane and need assistance learning to fly it. SMMA is a chartered club of the Academy of Model Aeronautics. Call Arnold at 334-3210 for more information. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at Cape Girardeau Public Library.

-- From staff reports