Community briefs 8/31/06

Republican Women's Club to meet Friday

The Cape Girardeau County Republican Women's Club will hold its monthly meeting at 11:45 a.m. Friday at Dexter Bar-B-Que in Cape Girardeau. The guest speaker will be Michael Wulfers, MD, explaining the stem-cell research initiative on the November ballot. Members are invited to bring a guest; visitors are always welcome.

Davis/Haman reunion to be held at county park

The family of Samuel and Rose Ella Haman will meet at noon Saturday at Cape County Park North, shelter No. 8 for a reunion. Please bring old photos and stories. Call Nancy Myers at 243-0643 for more information.

Cape Girardeau Public Library updates schedule

• The adult summer reading prize winners were Linda Dedert, Marie Creighton, Margaret Huebel, Anita Bellis, Klaus Mueller and Tyoun Blisset. The program was sponsored by the Friends of the Cape Girardeau Public Library Foundation, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri.

* The library is closed Monday for Labor Day. Beginning Sept. 10, the library will be open Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m.

U.S. 61 travelers urged to be cautious during sale

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Visitors and residents traveling U.S. 61 Labor Day weekend for the 61-Mile Yard Sale are being cautioned by the Missouri Department of Transportation to be aware of more traffic, congestion and unusual traffic patterns. For more information, call MoDOT's Customer Service Center at (888) 275-6636.

Former Superior Electric workers to hold reunion

All former Superior Electric employees and their families are invited bring a lunch to a reunion at 11 a.m. Sept. 9 at Cape County Park Shelter No. 21. For more information, call 335-7965.

Big Oak Tree State Park holds Living History Day

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. -- Living History Day, sponsored by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 9 at Big Oak Tree State Park. Traveling exhibits from the Southeast Explorer van, demonstrations of old-time skills, gospel and autoharp music, fried catfish, hot dogs and barbecue are included in the event. Parking and admission are free. For more information, call 748-5340 or visit www.mostateparks.com.

Tuschhoff family to hold reunion Sept. 10

The Tuschhoff family will hold a reunion with a basket dinner at noon Sept. 10 at Trinity Lutheran Parish Hall at Friedheim, Mo. Drinks and table service will be provided. Handicapped accessible at rear of air conditioned hall. Call Vera Birk at 243-5472 with questions.

-- From staff reports