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NewsMarch 3, 2018

The third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.

The dining room of the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The dining room of the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Guests arrive to the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Guests arrive to the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
From left, Bill and Carolyn Bohnert and Rev. Patrick Ike Nwokoye pose for a photo at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
From left, Bill and Carolyn Bohnert and Rev. Patrick Ike Nwokoye pose for a photo at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Champagne is poured for guests arrival at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Champagne is poured for guests arrival at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
VIP guests mingle in their designated space at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
VIP guests mingle in their designated space at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
VIP guests enjoy conversation in the VIP Room at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
VIP guests enjoy conversation in the VIP Room at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
From left, Christy Shawan and Chrisy Wilferth enjoy conversation during the the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
From left, Christy Shawan and Chrisy Wilferth enjoy conversation during the the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
From left, Chrisy Wilferth and Christy Shawan pose for a photo at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
From left, Chrisy Wilferth and Christy Shawan pose for a photo at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Guests participate the in auctions at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Guests participate the in auctions at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Guests arrive to the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Guests arrive to the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Guests arrive to the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Guests arrive to the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Appetizers were set on the tables ready for the arrival of guests at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Appetizers were set on the tables ready for the arrival of guests at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Guests arrive to the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Guests arrive to the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Guests arrive to the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Guests arrive to the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Guests arrive to the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino and stop for a photo on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Guests arrive to the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino and stop for a photo on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
From left, Heather Short and Michelle Jones pose for a photo at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
From left, Heather Short and Michelle Jones pose for a photo at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Scott and Jenni Myracle pose for a photo at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Scott and Jenni Myracle pose for a photo at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
VIP guests enter the VIP Lounge at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
VIP guests enter the VIP Lounge at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Rosetta Whitten, a local artist, paints at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. Whitten said she does "collaborative paint events" where she asks the guests to get involved with the painting throughout the night.
Rosetta Whitten, a local artist, paints at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. Whitten said she does "collaborative paint events" where she asks the guests to get involved with the painting throughout the night.
Rosetta Whitten, a local artist, paints at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. Whitten said she does "collaborative paint events" where she asks the guests to get involved with the painting throughout the night.
Rosetta Whitten, a local artist, paints at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. Whitten said she does "collaborative paint events" where she asks the guests to get involved with the painting throughout the night.
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Lorili and Bart Ozbun pose for a photo at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
KASSI JACKSON ~ kjackson@semissouian.com Lorili and Bart Ozbun pose for a photo at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Lorili Ozbun and Ashten Hesselrode post for a photo at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Lorili Ozbun and Ashten Hesselrode post for a photo at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Paul Ozbun and Ashten Hesselrode pose for a photo at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Paul Ozbun and Ashten Hesselrode pose for a photo at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Christy Farrow, center, Laura Propst and Stephanie Conley enjoy hors d'oeuvres at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Christy Farrow, center, Laura Propst and Stephanie Conley enjoy hors d'oeuvres at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Shrimp slaw in waffle cones were available for guests at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Shrimp slaw in waffle cones were available for guests at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
From left, Steve and Donna Strup and Kate and Shawn Patterson post for a photo at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
From left, Steve and Donna Strup and Kate and Shawn Patterson post for a photo at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Guests mingle before the welcoming regards at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Guests mingle before the welcoming regards at the third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
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The third annual Friends of Saint Francis Gala held at the Isle Casino on March 3, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.

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