Teresa Johnson
NewsJune 16, 2000
BLOOD SHORTAGE WORRIES RED CROSSThe usual summer blood shortage has hit the southeast Missouri region early this year, which has officials at the American Red Cross Blood Services in Cape Girardeau worried about what the rest of the summer will bring. "With vacations and school being out, it's no...NewsJune 10, 2000
CRISIS CENTER OPEN AGAINThe Regional Family Crisis Center in Perryville is again open for around-the-clock residential service after the termination of five employees caused the battered women's shelter to stop that service for several months. "We are open for business 24 hours per day no...NewsMay 20, 2000
GROUNDED BARGES FLOATING DOWN LOWER RIVER AGAINThirty barges that ran aground when the tow boat pushing them lost power were back on their way down river on Friday. The barges ran aground at approximately Mile 54 on the Mississippi River Wednesday afternoon when the boat M/V Frank Haendiges, owned by American C...NewsMay 17, 2000
LOCAL UNITED WAY WINS AWARDS IN ANNUAL COMMUNICATIONS CONTESTThe Area Wide United Way, with the help of several local marketing-media outlets, won five awards in the annual Communications Contest sponsored by United Way of America. The awards were announced and the media thanked at a media recognition luncheon held Tuesday i...NewsMay 13, 2000
ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE EVENT SETPeople interested in alternative healing methods being offered in the area can see demonstrations and ask questions at today's "Celebration of Healing." The gathering of alternative health providers will be held from noon to 5 p.m. today at 1016 N. Cape Rock Drive ...NewsMay 12, 2000
FOOD DRIVE SATURDAYOn Saturday, Cape Girardeau letter carriers will be picking up canned goods in addition to letters and packages during the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. "We feel it's a good cause that helps the community," said Don Farrow, a letter carrier at the Cape Girardeau Pos...NewsMay 12, 2000
SANE TRAINING FOR NURSES PLANNEDThe goal for the Center for Action Against Sexual Assault is to be open 24 hours per day, seven days per week to serve children and adult victims of sexual assault. But to do that, there has to be trained examiners, said Kathy Blevins of CAASA. So a training course...NewsMay 4, 2000
WALK FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS SATURDAYMoney will be raised for cystic fibrosis research at the 2000 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's 10K walk Saturday at Cape County Park North. The walk, sponsored by Alliance Blue Cross Blue Shield and presented by Union Planters Bank and Dr. Scott Gibbs, is expected to a...NewsMay 4, 2000
WALK FOR DIABETES RESEARCH ON SATURDAYYoung people can do something positive for themselves and those with diabetes Saturday at Missouri's first Diabetes Youth Walk, which will be held at Cape County Park North. "Youth walks are just beginning to catch on," said Justin Gibbs, the Jackson Junior High ei...NewsMay 2, 2000
LOCAL PHILANTRHOPIST HONORED AT 90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONLocal philanthropist B.W. "Bill" Harrison was recognized for his contributions and accomplishments during his 90th birthday celebration Sunday. About 200 people attended the event held at Drury Lodge in Cape Girardeau and sponsored by Iowa Rep. Clarence Hoffman and...Advertisement
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