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Hi there! We will be raising money for the Sims Family family of five children her husband is a local police officer and she was recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer & Leslie's Week an organization that takes women with stage 4 MBC Breast Cancer and their family on a week long vacation get away from cancer and wanted to share this flyer with you. Can you please let us know how we can get this published to try to help this family and amazing organization...

On October 5, seventeen students from the Jackson High School Chapter #8532 attended the Show Me Leadership Conference at Six Flags, St. Louis. The students involved participated in many activities. All members participated in competitive event open testing, with the team of Zach Freeman and Hunter Rees placing third in Decision Making. ...

On Tuesday, October 30, the Jackson Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America students will trick or treat for cans in the Jackson area. The members will be going door to door in groups to collect cans for the Jackson Ministerial Alliance Food Bank. They will hit the streets at 5:30 pm and will deliver the cans at the food pantry at 8 pm. They appreciate the continued support of the community in this annual service project...

A group of 36 people gathered on the lawn near Guardian Angel Church for a rosary rally on Saturday, October 13. This was the 101st anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima, Portugal. Julie Senciboy coordinated the rally for Guardian Angel Parish and led everyone in the rosary. ...

Zoodles, a free educational program from White House, TN, made a visit to Guardian Angel School in Oran on Tuesday, October 9 with several interesting animals. Steven Thomas, who is an animal handler for Zoodles, was accompanied by Jack (1 year old) & Maria (5 year old), African Tortoise; Dane, Indonesian Blue Tongued Skink; Miss Barbara, royal python snake; Soloman, parrot from Soloman Islands, and Kiki, Keikaju or honey bear. ...

The town of Oran, MO will be celebrating its sesquicentennial in 2019. A coloring contest was held for ages 4 & 5, 6 & 7, and 8-10. Guardian Angel School was lucky to have 2 of the winners. Elaina Hahn was selected as the winner of ages 4 & 5 and Ashtyn Pobst was selected as the winner of ages 6 & 7. ...

Alex Schlitt with the Oran Fire Department came to Guardian Angel School on Tuesday, October 9 to educate the children on fire safety. He discussed with them about whether they had working smoke detectors and what to do if you catch on fire. He even ran the siren for the students to hear. Thank you to Alex for taking the time to educate the children in fire safety...

The entire student body of Guardian Angel School in Oran, pre-k to 8th, along with teachers, parents, grandparents, and younger siblings of students, made the trip to Beggs Farm at Blodgett on Friday, October 5. It was a chilly day compared to the past years, but all the children still had a great time. Everyone was ready to rest by the end of the day. Many memories were made and pictures taken...

Gordonville Grill is continuing to give back to the community through their 10% Tuesday Community Night Program. Every week, this night allows Gordonville Grill to donate 10% of the gross sales to a local, non-profit organization. From the moment we open until the moment we close...

Care to Learn in Cape Girardeau supports students living in southeast Missouri by providing resources to meet their immediate needs in the areas of health, hunger, and hygiene. Throughout the region, nearly 26 percent of children have limited access to food and Care to Learn works with a network of volunteers, educational staff and families to help wherever possible...

The Guardian Angel Redwings A Volleyball Team was very excited on Saturday, October 13. They had won First place in the Tournament held October 12 & 13. It was hosted by Guardian Angel School at Oran High School. Their league record was 12 wins and 0 losses, which made them the Christian Youth League champion, also. ...

The Jackson Elks Lodge # 2652 is holding its annual FREE Hoop Shoot It is a free throw contest for children ages 8 to 13. Contestants’ age-groups are determined by their age as of April 1, 2019. It will be held at the Jackson Civic Center on Saturday October 27th starting at 9:00 A.M. Awards given for 1st , 2nd and 3rd place finishes in each age group. Need more information contact the lodge at 573-242-1259...

A $10,000 grant to increase earthquake and other natural disaster preparedness for civic leaders in the four-county Cape area will be awarded to the Cape Area Community Foundation. The grant will be presented during the CACF’s monthly board meeting at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 1650 N. Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau...

The B Volleyball team of Guardian Angel School had a Cinderella story in the Catholic Youth League Tournament. The tournament was hosted by Guardian Angel in the Oran High School Gym on October 5 & 6. They had a 3 win/7 loss record for league play and was seeded 5th of 6 teams in the tournament. They played very hard and won each game in order to win 1st place in their tournament. Congratulations to the Guardian Angel Redwings and their coaches!!...

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2018 Media Contact: Elizabeth Shelton 573-334-9634 United Way of Southeast Missouri Elizabeth.Shelton@unitedwayofsemo.org UNITED WAY INVITES PUBLIC TO ‘GET ON THE BUS!’ Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Scott City – Anyone who is curious about the network of nonprofit agencies and programs supported by United Way of Southeast Missouri (UWSEMO) is encouraged to join the Live United Agency Tour on October 19th from 2-5 p.m. ...

Garrett Auer was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout at a Court of Honor held by Troop 5 of Cape Girardeau on Sunday, September 30th at the Cape Girardeau VFW Post 3838. Garrett is a senior and attends Scott City High School. He is the son of Denean Auer and the late John Auer. Garrett's Eagle Scout Project was a bench for the First Baptist Church located in Scott City, MO and was assisted in his project by Howard Perr and Assistant Scout Master Darryl Huggins...

Father Glenn Eftink, an Oran Missouri native, came home to celebrate his 25th anniversary to the priesthood on October 2, the Feast of the Guardian Angels. He was ordained a priest at Guardian Angel Parish on October 1, 1993. His first Solemn Mass was said on October 2, 1993 at Guardian Angel. ...

Since Bishop Rice was in the area for Rev. Glenn Eftink's 25th anniversary Mass on Tuesday night, he made visits to area Catholic schools on his return trip to Springfield on Wednesday. He stopped by for a visit at Guardian Angel School in Oran and talked to the 2nd grade girls about their upcoming First Holy Communion and First Reconciliation this school year. Bishop Rice took time for a picture with Dane Loper (3rd), Lila Peterson (2nd), and Gianna LeGrand (2nd)...

Reed Springs resident Eric Davis was recently surprised with a $2,000 WGU Missouri Loves Teachers Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to prospective and current teachers who want to advance their careers by earning a bachelor’s or master’s degree in education...

The Cape Noon Optimists received a donation of almost $2000 from SEMSRA (Southeast Missouri Soccer Referee Association) this week. The Cape Noon Optimists were one of the first organizations to donate and support the SEMSRA back in the 1980's. After the SEMSRA was taken over by the city they decided to donate their remaining funds back to the Cape Noon Optimist Club. The Optimist Club plans to use the funds to benefit their indoor soccer program...

The Guardian Angel Redwings Volleyball C team ended their season with a game at Kelso C-7, New Hamburg on Thursday, September 27. The Christian Youth League will have tournaments for the A & B teams, as well as league trophies for each. However, the C team will end their season with their last regular season game. ...

Guardian Angel School in Oran, MO bought new chrome books this school year (2018-19) for the students to use instead of desktop computers. The chrome books can be brought to the library, the gym or to any classroom for the students and teachers to use. ...

A "Rebloomer" bearded iris that is blooming for the 2nd time once in Spring and now in Fall.

Team Conservation Elation, a team of sixth graders participating in the Lexus Eco Challenge, is working to inform the public about the major problems, involving erosion, around our community. The group will be presenting information at the Cape Riverfront market, to pass out flyers to the community...

Once again, the Stinnett family welcomes another baby into the family.

United Way of Southeast Missouri is asking the public to complete a brief survey that will help guide future initiatives and funding. The survey can be completed online by visiting the organization’s website: www.unitedwayofsemo.org/survey. Printed copies can be picked up in the United Way office at 1417 N. Mt. Auburn Road, Suite D in Cape. A print version also is running in area newspapers and can be requested by calling the United Way office at 573-334-9634...

Burrito-Ville held a fundraiser on September 12 from 5-9 p.m., with customers helping to raise $1,500 for the Southeast Music Academy. This event included some of the Music Academy families and students, Southeast alumni, music department students and professors, and a live musical performance by The Jumper Cables...

Huckleberry’s Pub owner Andy Clarke and Arnold Burris presented a check for $7,200 to the ALS Association St. Louis Regional Chapter’s care services coordinator Lori Dobbs on Wednesday, September 19. The money was raised from the Golf Tournament for ALS held last month and a Facebook fundraiser accompanying the event...

The John Guild Chapter of the DAR of Jackson MO made a large donation to the local Veterans Home. Pictured are Cheryl Cook, Kristen Pind, Gerre Crites, and Don Cook.