NewsJune 2, 2005
Community digest 6/2/05
Tornado siren warnings begin tests for summer ; Cape library gets grant to improve Web site; Scott County Women in Agriculture meeting today; Beginning Experience holds benefit dance; Rummage, bake sale to benefit upcoming fair; Catch-and-release fishing event to be held Saturday; Cape library announces June reading events; Centennial run/walk to be held in Chaffee; Yard sale planned on Saturday to benefit SADI; Benefit dance planned for Followell family; Poker run to benefit Kenny Rogers center; Petzoldt reunion at Altenburg Sunday
Tornado siren warnings begin tests for summer
The first tornado warning system test was performed Wednesday at noon and will be repeated the first Wednesday of each month at noon in conjunction with the warning system owned by Southeast Missouri State University. The test will not be conducted if threatening weather is in the area.
Cape library gets grant to improve Web site
The Cape Girardeau Public Library has won a grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Sciences. The money will be used to redesign and improve the Web site, as well as allow library staff to update program information. Patrons will also be able to register online for library programs. The new Web site is www.capelibrary.org.
Scott County Women in Agriculture meeting today
BENTON, Mo. -- The Scott County Women in Agriculture meet at 9 a.m. today at the USDA Office on Highway 77 in Benton. Michelle Holland of Holland Photography will speak about helpful hints on home photography. All women who share an interest in gardening, cooking, farming, family activities or helping the community are invited. For more information, contact Kay Dover at (573) 545-9027.
Beginning Experience holds benefit dance
From 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, a benefit dance will be held at the Silver Saddle Dance Club. There is an admission fee, and the event is open to the public. For more information, call Dorothy Dees at 264-4459.
Rummage, bake sale to benefit upcoming fair
The East Missouri Action Agency will hold a rummage and bake sale at 7 a.m. Saturday at 1111 Linden St. Proceeds will benefit the Back to School Fair held July 28 at the Salvation Army. The sixth annual fair is for economically disadvantaged Cape Girardeau schoolchildren. For more information, call Gretchen Weber or Lacey VanGennip at 334-5533.
Catch-and-release fishing event to be held Saturday
A free catch-and-release fishing event, co-sponsored by the Cape Girardeau Jaycees and the Missouri Department of Conservation, will be held from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Capaha Park. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. The event is free, but children must bring their own rod, reel and bait.
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Cape library announces June reading events
"Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds" is the 2005 summer reading theme. Children from birth to 12 may sign up and set reading goals beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday at the kickoff. Space is limited. Call 334-5279 to reserve a spot. Participants who achieve reading goals will receive a certificate, paperback book and entry into the grand prize bicycle drawing. Joust Read, the teen summer reading program held from Saturday to July 29 for ages 13 to 18, will offer prizes as participants keep track of summer reading. The adult summer reading program, held from Monday to July 30, will take registrations at the reference desk or by phone at 334-5279.
Centennial run/walk to be held in Chaffee
The annual Tywappity Trailis 5K run/fitness walk will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday in Chaffee, sponsored by the Chaffee Chamber of Commerce. A shuttle will begin at 8 a.m. from the VFW parking lot. For more information, call (573) 887-3555.
Yard sale planned on Saturday to benefit SADI
SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence will hold a yard sale at 7 a.m. Saturday in the community room at the building at 121 S. Broadview Plaza. Proceeds will benefit the program. For more information, call 651-6464. Monetary donations may be mailed to SADI, 121 S. Broadview Plaza, Suite 12, Cape Girardeau.
Benefit dance planned for Followell family
A silent auction, benefit dance and raffle will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at Jackson Elks Lodge to benefit the family of Jeff Followell. Donations may be made to Wood and Huston Bank in Cape Girardeau.
Poker run to benefit Kenny Rogers center
The SEMO HOGs' annual Poker Run will be held Sunday. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. The event will start and finish at Minor's Harley-Davidson, Cape Girardeau. Entry fee includes a meal. Gifts and prizes include $500 gift certificates for highest hand provided by Minor's Harley-Davidson. Raffle tickets are available for a 2005 special edition bike. Tickets are available by calling (573) 472-0397. All proceeds benefit the Kenny Rogers Children's Center. For more information, call 334-7716.
Petzoldt reunion at Altenburg Sunday
Descendants of Friedrich Florian and August Petzoldt will hold a reunion and potluck at noon Sunday at the Immanuel Lutheran Parish Hall in Altenburg. Plan on three dishes per family (meat, vegetable, dessert). Please bring utensils, plates, napkins, drinks (tea and coffee will be provided). For more information, call Gene Petzoldt at 243-5641, Shirlene Hecht at (573) 833-6031 or Sharon Huey at 243-4450.
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