NewsMarch 2, 2016
The annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day was held Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

A bowl of chili is served to a patron Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. The fundraiser benefits Youth Activities in the Cape Girardeau area.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A bowl of chili is served to a patron Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. The fundraiser benefits Youth Activities in the Cape Girardeau area.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Pat Young scoops a bowl of chili for a customer, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Pat Young scoops a bowl of chili for a customer, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Customers make their way down the food line, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Customers make their way down the food line, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

A volunteer fills a bowl of chili, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A volunteer fills a bowl of chili, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Pat Young scoops a bowl of chili for a customer, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Pat Young scoops a bowl of chili for a customer, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Tom Essner, left, Bob Fox, center, and Larry Essner pose for a photo, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Tom Essner, left, Bob Fox, center, and Larry Essner pose for a photo, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Michael Jones, left, and Bruce Scherer pose for a photo, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Michael Jones, left, and Bruce Scherer pose for a photo, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Doug Lester, left, and Tom Essner pose for a photo, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Doug Lester, left, and Tom Essner pose for a photo, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Mark Kiehne, left, and Mark Moore pose for a photo, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Mark Kiehne, left, and Mark Moore pose for a photo, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Philip Moore, left, and Doug Austin share a laugh, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Philip Moore, left, and Doug Austin share a laugh, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Jim Ham plays the tambourine with Back in Black, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Jim Ham plays the tambourine with Back in Black, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Back in Black perform, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Back in Black perform, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Pat McCann enjoys a bowl of chili, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Pat McCann enjoys a bowl of chili, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

A patron makes their way down the line, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A patron makes their way down the line, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Phil Wagoner works the sound board for Back in Black, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Phil Wagoner works the sound board for Back in Black, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Patrons sit down for lunch, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Patrons sit down for lunch, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

A selection of desserts rest on a table, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A selection of desserts rest on a table, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, during the annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
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