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NewsApril 22, 2011

A ribbon cutting ceremony marked the opening of "Kim's Secret Water Garden," the newest exhibit at Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 22, 2011. The exhibit, which features interactive water tables, honors the memory of the late Kim Kurka McDowell.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Children enjoy playing in "Kim's Secret Water Garden," the newest exhibit at Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 22, 2011. The exhibit, which features interactive water tables, opened Friday morning following a ribbon cutting ceremony.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Children enjoy playing in "Kim's Secret Water Garden," the newest exhibit at Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 22, 2011. The exhibit, which features interactive water tables, opened Friday morning following a ribbon cutting ceremony.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Jon Rust and daughter Yuliana, 5, enjoy playing in "Kim's Secret Water Garden," the newest exhibit at Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 22, 2011. The exhibit, which features interactive water tables, opened Friday morning following a ribbon cutting ceremony.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Jon Rust and daughter Yuliana, 5, enjoy playing in "Kim's Secret Water Garden," the newest exhibit at Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 22, 2011. The exhibit, which features interactive water tables, opened Friday morning following a ribbon cutting ceremony.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

From left, Madelyn Sparks, 8, Bailey Bechtold, 7, and Micah Bechtold, 5, enjoy playing in "Kim's Secret Water Garden," the newest exhibit at Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 22, 2011. The exhibit, which features interactive water tables, opened Friday morning following a ribbon cutting ceremony.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com From left, Madelyn Sparks, 8, Bailey Bechtold, 7, and Micah Bechtold, 5, enjoy playing in "Kim's Secret Water Garden," the newest exhibit at Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 22, 2011. The exhibit, which features interactive water tables, opened Friday morning following a ribbon cutting ceremony.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Alex Austin, 6, sends a jet of water across the table while playing in "Kim's Secret Water Garden," the newest exhibit at Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 22, 2011. The exhibit, which features interactive water tables, opened Friday morning following a ribbon cutting ceremony.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Alex Austin, 6, sends a jet of water across the table while playing in "Kim's Secret Water Garden," the newest exhibit at Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 22, 2011. The exhibit, which features interactive water tables, opened Friday morning following a ribbon cutting ceremony.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Children enjoy playing in "Kim's Secret Water Garden," the newest exhibit at Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 22, 2011. The exhibit, which features interactive water tables, opened Friday morning following a ribbon cutting ceremony.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Children enjoy playing in "Kim's Secret Water Garden," the newest exhibit at Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 22, 2011. The exhibit, which features interactive water tables, opened Friday morning following a ribbon cutting ceremony.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

A sign for "Kim's Secret Water Garden," the newest exhibit at Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girardeau, welcomes visitors on Friday, April 22, 2011. The exhibit, which features interactive water tables, opened Friday morning following a ribbon cutting ceremony.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com A sign for "Kim's Secret Water Garden," the newest exhibit at Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girardeau, welcomes visitors on Friday, April 22, 2011. The exhibit, which features interactive water tables, opened Friday morning following a ribbon cutting ceremony.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Children use their imagination to route and control the water flow while playing in "Kim's Secret Water Garden," the newest exhibit at Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 22, 2011. The exhibit, which features interactive water tables, opened Friday morning following a ribbon cutting ceremony.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Children use their imagination to route and control the water flow while playing in "Kim's Secret Water Garden," the newest exhibit at Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 22, 2011. The exhibit, which features interactive water tables, opened Friday morning following a ribbon cutting ceremony.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Children wait to enter "Kim's Secret Water Garden," the newest exhibit at Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 22, 2011. The exhibit, which features interactive water tables, opened Friday morning following a ribbon cutting ceremony.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Children wait to enter "Kim's Secret Water Garden," the newest exhibit at Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 22, 2011. The exhibit, which features interactive water tables, opened Friday morning following a ribbon cutting ceremony.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Lucy Bechtold, 2, plays with a toy in "Kim's Secret Water Garden," the newest exhibit at Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 22, 2011. The exhibit, which features interactive water tables, opened Friday morning following a ribbon cutting ceremony.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Lucy Bechtold, 2, plays with a toy in "Kim's Secret Water Garden," the newest exhibit at Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 22, 2011. The exhibit, which features interactive water tables, opened Friday morning following a ribbon cutting ceremony.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Terry McDowell, center, prepares to cut the ribbon marking the opening of "Kim's Secret Water Garden," the newest exhibit at Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 22, 2011. Gathered from left are, back row: Jennifer Mullix, Kevin Priester, Terry McDowell, Victoria Rust, Gary Rust, Wendy Rust, Mayor Harry Rediger, and front row: Yuliana Rust, 5, Jon Rust and Katya Rust, 2.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Terry McDowell, center, prepares to cut the ribbon marking the opening of "Kim's Secret Water Garden," the newest exhibit at Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 22, 2011. Gathered from left are, back row: Jennifer Mullix, Kevin Priester, Terry McDowell, Victoria Rust, Gary Rust, Wendy Rust, Mayor Harry Rediger, and front row: Yuliana Rust, 5, Jon Rust and Katya Rust, 2.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Raincoats await children upon entering "Kim's Secret Water Garden," the newest exhibit at Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 22, 2011. The exhibit, which features interactive water tables, opened Friday morning following a ribbon cutting ceremony.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Raincoats await children upon entering "Kim's Secret Water Garden," the newest exhibit at Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 22, 2011. The exhibit, which features interactive water tables, opened Friday morning following a ribbon cutting ceremony.
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A ribbon cutting ceremony marked the opening of "Kim's Secret Water Garden," the newest exhibit at Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 22, 2011. The exhibit, which features interactive water tables, honors the memory of the late Kim Kurka McDowell.

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