Stories from Monday, May 28, 2012

In honor of those who gave their all for our country....the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers at Arlington Cemetery. Keep their sacrifice in mind during this memorial day.

The Ste. Genevieve Art Guild will be featured at the prestigious Bilderback Art Plaza in Cape Girardeau beginning June 1, with the opening of a show titled "The Best of Ste. Genevieve." Some two-dozen artists are expected to participate. A "meet the artists" reception will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on that date, in conjunction with Cape's First Friday art event...

Pamala Roche` was awarded the Appreciation Pin for dedication and service to the Girl Scouts of Missouri Heartland at the Girl Scout's 100th year anniversary celebration in Springfield, Missouri. Pam became a co-leader in 2002. She and her "mom mobile" would be loaded with girls heading out to local Girl Scout activities. Although her scouts have all grownup, she continues to volunteer by donating a week of her time each summer to be "Nurse Pam" at summer day camp...

Five generations 2 times. Here is a picture of 5 generations two different ways. Anita "Becky" Slinkard in the middle of the picture has several grand children, and great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren. She is 95. Her daughter Janice Moyers pictured 2nd from left. ...

Today is Monday, May 28, the 149th day of 2012. There are 217 days left in the year. This is the Memorial Day observance. Today's Highlight in History: On May 28, 1912, the Senate Commerce Committee issued its report on the sinking of the Titanic. ...

A new program designed to bind Cape Girardeau businesses into a united front against crime kicked off last night, when about 90 local business people attended the city's first "Business Watch" meeting. Restoration of the interior of Old St. Vincent's Church could be essentially completed by the end of the summer; refurbishing of the walls and most of the woodwork has been finished; the columns are nearing completion; yet to be done is the sanding of the oak floor and installation of the pews...