TRUEBLOOD RECEIVES AWARD

Emily Trueblood of Cape Girardeau won $500 as the district winner of the Young Women in Public Affair" Award. This is the first time the award has been given.

The YWPA Award is sponsored by Zonta International, a service organization that works to advance the status of women world-wide. The award recognizes Trueblood for her leadership roles in high school and the community, for her global outlook and for her awareness and participation in the political process.

Trueblood now will compete with other District winners around the world and has a chance to win $1,000. She is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Michael Trueblood of Cape Girardeau.