Community digest 5/13/04

Stickers used to alert firefighters to danger

The Millersville Fire Department is offering its patrons free stickers to alert firefighters to the presence of oxygen bottles. This is in response to situations like the recent one in Kennett, Mo., when oxygen bottles exploded in a house fire, injuring some firefighters. Residents who need such a sticker can call and someone from the department will come out and place the reflective red and white stickers on the windows of the rooms where the bottles are kept. The service is free. For more information, call 243-1660 or 243-4832.

Spring fling dance scheduled for Friday

A spring fling dance will be held from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Friday at St. Andrew Activities Center. Sixth- to eighth-graders are invited. Concessions will be available for an additional charge. Chaperoned and hosted by the parents of the Classic United Soccer Club. Music provided by Terry Eftink.

McGuire Cemetery memorial service slated

A memorial service will be held at McGuire Cemetery, Route 00, two miles south of Burfordville at 2 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Joe Smith of Allenville will be the speaker. A brief business session will follow the service when contributions will be received for cemetery maintenance. For family and friends unable to attend the service, checks may be mailed to Earl Stovall, treasurer, P.O. Box 284, Cape Girardeau, 63702-0284. For more information, call 334-8117.

SEMO alumni headed to Busch Stadium

Tickets are on sale for Southeast @ Busch Stadium, sponsored by Southeast Missouri State University Alumni Association. The St. Louis Cardinals play the Cincinnati Reds on June 19. A pregame party is planned for 4 to 6 p.m. in the Stadium Courtyard. For more information call 651-2259.

-- From staff reports