Community digest 5/29/07

Jean Bell Mosley event to be held Wednesday

From 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday the Friends of the Cape Girardeau Public Library Foundation will hold a Jean Bell Mosley book event at the library's Community Room. Steve and Viney Mosley will be there to visit with attendees, and at 7 p.m. Steve Mosley will speak briefly about his mother's book. Mosley's autobiography, "And God Answered," will be available for purchase. Call Betty Martin at 334-5279 for more information.

Jackson Public Library summer reading

"Get a Clue at your Library" is the theme of Jackson Public Library's summer reading program. Preschool will meet at 10:30 a.m., and grade school at 1 p.m. Wednesdays in June and July. Call 243-5150 for details.

Summerfest baby contest set for Friday

The Scott City Summerfest Baby Contest, sponsored by the Historical Preservation Commission, is for boys and girls 6 to 24 months. The theme is NASCAR but is not mandatory for entering. The pageant begins at 5 p.m. Friday. Be there at 4:30 p.m. behind the stage. The deadline for entry is today. Call Toni at 264-3177, Carolyn at 264-3187 or Linda at 264-3040 for more information.

Civil War author makes appearances in area

Civil War author Bryan S. Bush of Louisville, Ky., will give a lecture on "Confederate General Lloyd Tilghman" at 7 p.m. Monday at Riverside Regional Public Library in Jackson. He will also appear at 7 p.m. June 5 at 2106 Main St. in Scott City, and at 7 p.m. June 6 at Perry Park Center in Perryville, Mo.

City weed and high grass policies announced

When a complaint on weeds or high grass is received or observed, the Cape Girardeau nuisance abatement officer will post the property with a seven-day-or-less notice. A standard sign or stake driven into the property may be used. After several violations the notice will be taped to the front door or mailed to the property owner. If the property is not brought within compliance, public works will mow the area and the owner will be billed for the service. A copy of the bill will be forwarded to the court for record when the offender appears in court to pay fines. Fines must be paid in full prior to court appearance before the person can pay the summons fine and court cost. A summons will be issued without notice for those who continue to fail to mow their property and have been warned in the past. Concerned residents may call the nuisance abatement officer at 332-4907.

Schrock family reunion June 9 at county park

The Schrock family reunion will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 9 at Cape County Park North, shelter No. 8. Lunch is potluck. Bring old photos and stories for sharing. Call Cordelia Peters at 243-4062 or Nancy Myers at 243-0643 for more information.

Overbeck family reunion planned June 10

The annual WMH Overbeck family reunion will begin with a covered dish dinner at 12:30 p.m. June 10 at Cape County Park South, shelter No. 23. All relatives of his descendants are welcome. Call (573) 794-2637 for more information.

Crader family reunion set for June 10

The Crader reunion will be held between 9 and 10 a.m. Sunday, at the Cape County Park North shelter No. 3. The Crader cemetery board will meet at 11 a.m. Two new board members will be elected. Lunch is at noon. Bring food to share, soft drinks, table service and chairs. Bring home-crafted items to sell at an auction to benefit the Crader cemetery, which will be held after lunch. A few genealogy books will be available. For more information, call Joyce Crader Partain at (615) 672-9604.

-- From staff reports