NewsMarch 7, 2018

The Noon Optimist Club held its annual Chili Day on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the A.C. Brace Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.

Jacob Holmes feeds Camden Beussink, 8-months, while eating with his sister, Casey, right, and Kayla Thurman during the Noon Optimist Club Chili Day on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
Jacob Holmes feeds Camden Beussink, 8-months, while eating with his sister, Casey, right, and Kayla Thurman during the Noon Optimist Club Chili Day on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
Noon Optimist Club members serve chili during Chili Day on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
Noon Optimist Club members serve chili during Chili Day on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
From left, Kevin Denton, Shaun Smelser, and Austin Ward prepare a pot of chili during the Noon Optimist Club Chili Day on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
From left, Kevin Denton, Shaun Smelser, and Austin Ward prepare a pot of chili during the Noon Optimist Club Chili Day on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
Portioned cups of cheese rest in a box next to a bowl of sliced onions during the Noon Optimist Club Chili Day on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
Portioned cups of cheese rest in a box next to a bowl of sliced onions during the Noon Optimist Club Chili Day on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
Hunter Kieckbusch, 13, left, and Robert Slater, 14, serve chili during the Noon Optimist Club Chili Day on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
Hunter Kieckbusch, 13, left, and Robert Slater, 14, serve chili during the Noon Optimist Club Chili Day on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
"Back in Black" performs during the Noon Optimist Club Chili Day on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
"Back in Black" performs during the Noon Optimist Club Chili Day on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
Gary Ziegler looks over the dessert table during the Noon Optimist Club Chili Day on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
Gary Ziegler looks over the dessert table during the Noon Optimist Club Chili Day on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
Hot dogs are served during the Noon Optimist Club Chili Day on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
Hot dogs are served during the Noon Optimist Club Chili Day on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
Heath and Rachael Lucas pause for a photo with their son, Hank, 2, during the Noon Optimist Club Chili Day on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
Heath and Rachael Lucas pause for a photo with their son, Hank, 2, during the Noon Optimist Club Chili Day on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
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The Noon Optimist Club held its annual Chili Day on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the A.C. Brace Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.

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