Club news 8/19/12
The Town and Country FCE Club met on Aug. 9 at the home of Linda Thompson. Shelby Spears was welcomed as a guest. The devotion was given by Linda Thompson taken from Ideals, "The Class Reunion." Roll...
View ArticleSoutheast Missouri State University Summer dean's list
The following students were named to the dean's list for the summer semester. BURFORDVILLE: Erica Sander. CAPE GIRARDEAU: Morgan Allen, Abdullah Alnefaie, Saleh Alshihri, Lana Altemeyer, Danielle...
View ArticleSchool menus Aug. 20 to 24
MONDAY--Chicken bites, broccoli & cheese sauce or cherry tomatoes or baby carrots, cinnamon applesauce. TUESDAY--Crispitos with cheese, green beans or cherry tomatoes or baby carrots, peaches....
View ArticleDealing with violence
When many of us think about Cape Girardeau, we think of it as a bustling little city. We love the charm of the place, the downtown buildings overlooking the river. And the bridge that connects us to...
View ArticleIgnorance should not be allowed to breed fear
"For God did not give us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of self-control." (2 Timothy 1:7) Fear is caused by many things: uncertainty, pain, danger, etc. Fear is also caused by...
View ArticlePet of the Week
PET NAME: Bella OWNERS: Michelle and Ryan Sharp ABOUT BELLA: Bella is an Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler mix and celebrated her fourth birthday on June 10. Her favorite activity is running in crazy...
View ArticleBeing optimistic is a farmer's trait
Marilyn and I just got back from a 2,500-mile road trip through the heart of the United States. It is dry, dry, dry. Crops are scorched if they were not irrigated. Evidence of brush and range fires...
View ArticleGrilling season is packed with great recipes
It is grilling season, and outdoor cooking enthusiasts are in full swing. Claire Watson got a new grill for Mother's Day, and she has enjoyed trying out the grilling recipes that fill the summer...
View ArticleFYI 8/19/12
Registration is now open for the 25th Women Aware Conference on Sept. 15 at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Leigh Ann Tuohy, the mother played by Sandra Bullock in the movie "The Blind...
View ArticleAdopt Snowflake
Snowflake is 2 years old. She is spayed and declawed. Snowflake is available for adoption at The Humane Society 334-5837. ...
View ArticleAwards/Accomplishments 8/19/12
Dr. Jane Kester-Koppenaal was honored July 31 in Columbia, Mo., at the University of Missouri Reynolds Alumni Center for outstanding research. A 2011 graduate of the University of Missouri...
View Article'Unforgettable' won't be forgotten
Question: Will you please tell me why the TV series "Unforgettable" was canceled? I really like the redheaded actress, Poppy Montgomery. It was one of my favorite shows. R.J., Cumberland, Md. Answer:...
View ArticleYour Generosity 8/19/12
Warchild Riding Group returned from its eighth annual weekend trip to Memphis, Tenn., where a few of the nearly 100 members delivered St. Jude Children's Research Hospital a check for $9,500. The...
View ArticleDog treadmill sales brisk as pets shape up
LOS ANGELES -- Like any true celebrity, Uggie, the Jack Russell terrier from "The Artist" and "Water for Elephants," puts in his time on the treadmill. At 10, Uggie doesn't do a heavy workout, just a...
View ArticleMonopoly Lake levels are low
This is a view of a portion of Monopoly Marsh at Mingo National Wildlife Refuge. It is also referred to as Monopoly Lake. This photo, shot Aug. 13, shows the dramatic loss of water due to this year's...
View ArticleWalking for a cure: Alzheimer's walk scheduled for next month at Cape County...
Lee Fee, 80, volunteers at the Missouri Veterans Home -- going to dances, playing bingo with the residents, giving each of them a smile or reassuring pat on the arm. She goes to church and plays...
View ArticleAdopt Atari
Atari is a 3 1/2 month old black and white kitten. He is one handsome boy! Atari is waiting for you to stop by and see what a great companion he would be. For more information, please contact Safe...
View ArticleLeist - 50 Years
Mr. and Mrs. Nick Leist of Jackson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on a Caribbean cruise with their children and grandchildren. Leist and Judy McElmurry were married Aug. 19, 1962, at...
View ArticleJackson football team works out jitters at jamboree
The Jackson football team will open its season Friday at North County.
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