ROGERS' CENTER TELETHON PLANS NEAR COMPLETION

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Plans are being finalized for the annual Kenny Rogers Children's Center's Telethon scheduled March 24 and 25.

As part of the event, a sports card and collectible show will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 24 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 25 in the Sikeston High School Field House.

Sports cards, memorabilia and various collectibles such as Pokemon, will be available.

In addition, Ken Reitz, former Gold Glove, award-winning third baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, John Grayson, former wide receiver with the Pittsburgh, Steelers, Tom Nelson, representing the World Wrestling Federation, and other sports celebrities will appear during the telethon.

Vendors wanting to set up tables at the show, can contact Gary Howard at 471-1225 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or Joe Muhlfield at 335-8543 during the evenings.