Programs seeking holiday donations 12/17/03

Donations are accepted at the Southeast Missourian offices and other locations around town. Monetary donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 4, Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63702-0004.

Toybox: Twin sisters, age 3, like blocks, dolls and books. Their 9-month-old sister, Rosa, also likes soft blocks suitable for infants and teething rings. Six-year-old Jeremy likes Hot Wheels and Spider-Man. All the children need a new comforter or blanket for their beds.

Christmas for the Elderly: Mr. and Mrs. EE suffer from poor vision and arthritis. They live simply but do have some requests: linens for a full-size bed, some towels, dish towels and washcloths, gift certificates for groceries or pharmacy needs. Diabetic foods and sugar-free candy also are good gift ideas since Mr. E is diabetic.