RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS: KINDNESS HOTLINE

Share your stories of kindness' done this week or throughout the year with our Kindness Hotline (573) 334-8997 or call our Speak Out line at (573) 334-5111.

A helping hand

When my husband became a double amputee, one of our many concerns was handicap accessibility to our home. We needed a wheelchair ramp. When our need became known, the following friends came to our aid: Lowe's Store in Cape Girardeau, Freedom of the Road Riders Local Chapter 16, Barry Knight, Mike Hellman, Martin King, Gary Greene, Amos Phillips, Whitey Pohlman, Nelson Monkin, Brad Estes and Jerry Long.

These friends gave of their time, abilities, money and material to build a wonderful new porch and wheelchair ramp that we never could have built on our own. I would like to express our deep gratitude not only for the ramp but for what their unselfish acts of kindness mean to my husband and our family. The Ward Family

Play Day kindness

Debbie Maupin reported that Dennis Marchi and associates at Schnucks donated sodas and popcicles to Nell Holcomb School for Play Day.

Help on the Interstate

Lois Lee Ramsey of Commerce reported that she broke down on the Interstate Tuesday. Her radiator hose broke and her engine began heating up. "Two nice ladies who didn't know me from Adam gave me a ride all the way to Commerce to get some help," she said. "The driver was Bonita Sanders from Sikeston, so she had to go way out of her way to drop me off in Commerce. I really appreciated it."

Jumpstart at Rhodes 101

An anonymous caller reported that one of the nice employees at Rhodes 101 in Jackson named LaDonna volunteered to jump-start her car battery.

Roadside help

An anonymous caller said Sherry Siebert lent her telephone to an older lady who had a blowout on Highway 77 near Oran. Al Friga and Joe Holman changed the woman's tire and she was able to drive home safely.

Food for thought

The Ladies of the Veterans' Home served meals to all three shifts of the employees Wednesday for Random Acts of Kindness Week.

Thanks for lunch

I wanted to express my appreciation to a Diana Steele who made a special effort and brought me lunch on Sunday when she knew I had to work. She didn't have to, she just did it out of the kindness of her heart. And I want to thank her.

Donuts delivered

Personal Support, Inc. at 618 Bellview in Cape Girardeau delivered donuts to all their clients on Wednesday morning as an act of kindness.

Pizza party

As a reward for participating in the American Diabetes Association youth walk a few weeks ago, the children were promised a pizza party. Something went wrong that the pizza place originally contacted could not fill the order on the day of the party. The party coordinators contacted the Pizza Hut in Jackson who came through with 40 pizzas in record time. Lori, the Pizza Hut manager, called in extra help on the spot to ensure pizzas were ready and the kids were not let down. The entire staff at Pizza Hut did an extraordinary job with almost no notice. Bravo!

Celebrating 80 years

May 13 was the 80th birthday of Johnny Marie Sumpter. Her sister, Pauline Koch, planned a party. Twenty-five family members attended. Johnny's son, Delbert Kelley, and his wife, Glena, came to Cape from Evansville, Ind. The party was very nice, and everyone enjoyed it. Johnny thanks Pauline for planning the gathering and Delbert and his wife for the gift.

Treats for teachers

Thanks go to the Shawnee Elementary South first-grade students and their parent for the treats and cards they presented to the school staff this week.

Appreciates hello

A woman called in to say her day is brightened every time she goes into Storey's Food Market by the big smile and hello given by Charlie Ditto. He is a true asset to that store and their customers.

Acts of beauty

We would like to thank a special lady at St. Augustine's, Kelso, who works so faithfully keeping the flowers and plants at church looking so beautiful. She also does other acts of kindness. Her name is Marian Essner and we feel honored to know her.