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NewsMarch 3, 2022
Old Town Cape hosts award ceremony dinner
Old Town Cape hosted a dinner and award ceremony on Thursday evening at Century Casino in Cape Girardeau to recognize individuals and organizations from the local area who have contributed to the preservation and restoration of historic downtown Cape.
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Liz Haynes, executive director of Old Town Cape, hosted the event on Thursday and announced the speakers who would present each award.
Liz Haynes, executive director of Old Town Cape, hosted the event on Thursday and announced the speakers who would present each award.
Mike Goddard, provost at Southeast Missouri State University, accepted the Charles L. Hutson Visionary Award on behalf of Scott and Lisa Blank for their investments in the downtown Cape community. 
Mike Goddard, provost at Southeast Missouri State University, accepted the Charles L. Hutson Visionary Award on behalf of Scott and Lisa Blank for their investments in the downtown Cape community. 
Doc Cain, proprietor of Port Cape was awarded the Business Excellence award.
Doc Cain, proprietor of Port Cape was awarded the Business Excellence award.
Steve Watkins speaks to the crowd after being presented with the 'Excellence in Historic Preservation'. Watkins owns a business called 'The Forge' where people can learn blacksmithing skills and the location also acts as a wedding venue.
Steve Watkins speaks to the crowd after being presented with the 'Excellence in Historic Preservation'. Watkins owns a business called 'The Forge' where people can learn blacksmithing skills and the location also acts as a wedding venue.
Volunteer of the year award winners included Kaitlyn Kraus, Jennifer Redinger and Tasha Schuyler. Old Town Cape had 2,022 volunteer years in 2021 from 217 volunteers.
Volunteer of the year award winners included Kaitlyn Kraus, Jennifer Redinger and Tasha Schuyler. Old Town Cape had 2,022 volunteer years in 2021 from 217 volunteers.
Christy Mershon, President of the Board of the Historical Association of Greater Cape Girardeau and co-president of the Glenn House board, accepted the 'Resiliency award'. Mershon explained how the Glenn House board adapted to adversity during the pandemic. 
Christy Mershon, President of the Board of the Historical Association of Greater Cape Girardeau and co-president of the Glenn House board, accepted the 'Resiliency award'. Mershon explained how the Glenn House board adapted to adversity during the pandemic. 
Bob Fox, Mayor of Cape Girardeau, Phil Penzel, CEO of Penzel Construction and Joy Coleman, member of the American Institute of Architects, holder their 'Preservation of Heritage' awards for their work on Cape's Common Pleas Courthouse. Fox said the historic courthouse is a "symbol of our city and symbol of our community." 
Bob Fox, Mayor of Cape Girardeau, Phil Penzel, CEO of Penzel Construction and Joy Coleman, member of the American Institute of Architects, holder their 'Preservation of Heritage' awards for their work on Cape's Common Pleas Courthouse. Fox said the historic courthouse is a "symbol of our city and symbol of our community." 
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Old Town Cape hosted a dinner and award ceremony on Thursday evening at Century Casino in Cape Girardeau to recognize individuals and organizations from the local area who have contributed to the preservation and restoration of historic downtown Cape.

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