Community briefs 8/29/05

Cape library's card sign-up held this month

The Cape Girardeau Public Library, 711 N. Clark St., invites potential patrons to sign up for a library card during September, Library Card Sign-Up Month. The card is free. Also this month, the Great Books 2005 series co-sponsored by the Center for Regional History and the library will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 28 in the Hirsch Community Room. September's title is "The World is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century" by Thomas L. Friedman. Books may be purchased at local booksellers.

Cape resident published in national magazine

Haydn Fox of Cape Girardeau was recently published in the national magazine "Good Old Days." Fox is a freelance writer. His story titled "The Trickster Tricker" will be published in the magazine's October issue.

55 Alive Safety Driving class held at Bank

The Bank of Missouri, 3247 William St., Cape Girardeau, will present a 55 Alive safety driving class. The course, given in two separate sessions over a two-day period, will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 13 and 14 at the bank. Attendance for both days is required for a certificate of completion. To apply, contact instructor Robert W. Harper at 243-2396.

Central High's Class of 1945 holds reunion

The Central High School Class of 1945 has scheduled its 60th reunion for Sept. 16 to 17 at the Drury Lodge in Cape Girardeau. A picnic lunch will be held Sept. 17 at County Park shelter 22. The plush tigers in the above photograph will be given away at the banquet Sept. 17. For invitations, contact Maxine Busch Boren at 335-9037.

Scott Co. women's club invites new members

The Scott County Women in Agriculture will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the USDA Office on Highway 77 in Benton. A presentation on chiropractic methods will be made by a Sikeston chiropractor. All women are invited to attend. For more information, contact Kay Dover at the USDA Center at 545-9027.

-- From staff reports