Community digest 6/26/03

Southeast's cheer and dance camps scheduled

Upcoming Cheer Camp dates at Southeast MissouriState University are July 20 to 23, 24 to 27 and 28 to 30. The July 20 to 23 and 24 to 27 dates will have a special elite section allowing more advanced squads to work with instructors at their level. The July 28 to 30 session includes a special section for junior high squads. All sections are open to junior and senior high school squads.

Cape's water distribution system is improving

Improvements in the City of Cape Girardeau water distribution system are showing up during the Cape Girardeau Fire Department's current hydrant testing program.

This program will meet the requirements set by Insurance Services Office (ISO) in the "Grading Schedule for Municipal Fire Protection." ISO provides the fire service rating for the City of Cape Girardeau. The city's class four status is a rating enjoyed by only a handful of cities in Missouri outside of St. Louis and Kansas City.

Because of the large water flow required for these tests, sediment may be stirred up and cause water to appear cloudy. This is a temporary situation and poses no health risks. Allowing water to flow from the faucet until it clears.

Any resident with questions may call the Water Division, Alliance Water Resources at 335-1557.

Parents Without Partners weekend events set

From 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Parents Without Partners will attend Tunes at Twilight at the courthouse in Cape Girardeau.

Members will eat out at Mac's Smokehouse on Silver Springs Road in Cape Girardeau from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Call 335-0797 for more information.

Kelly Booster Club to meet tonight

Kelly Booster Club will meet at 7 p.m. tonight at the Kelly school band room.

Yard sale reminders for residents of Jackson

Yard sale time is here again and the Jackson Police Department would like to remind residents that anyone holding a yard sale must contact the police department and provide the following information: name, address and telephone number, number of signs being placed and their location. Five signs is the maximum.

Yard sale signs cannot be attached to any utility or sign pole. All signs must be removed when the sale is over.

Also take note of any limited or no parking areas. Vehicles parking in these areas to attend a yard sale pose a traffic hazard to other motorists.

Contact the Jackson Police Department at 243-3151 for more information.

-- From staff reports