Emerson picnic on Saturday

Rep. Jo Ann Emerson will host a cadre of her fellow Republican candidates for office at her 16th Annual Old Fashioned Family Picnic on Saturday at The Plaza by Ray's in Cape Girardeau. State Auditor Tom Schweich, attorney general candidate Ed Martin, treasurer candidate Cole McNary, Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder and gubernatorial candidate Dave Spence are slated as guest speakers. Doors open at 4 p.m. with program starting at 5 p.m. Call 335-0033 for more information...