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Sign up now for the 2011-2012 co-ed volleyball league

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Monday, September 19th, 2011, 11:47am
Sign up now for the 2011-2012 co-ed volleyball league

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department has opened registration for the 2011-2012 co-ed volleyball league.

The department says anyone age 16 and up is eligible to join the league, tentatively starting on October 18.

Registration and the team fee of $250 is due by October 6. Team managers must meet at the Osage Centre for a mandatory meeting at 6:30 p.m. on October 11.

According to the department, teams can compete in either the power, intermediate or just for fun divisions. Play will be 6-on-6 format, with an equal number of men and women on court at all times.

Information and registration forms are available at the A.C. Brase Arena and Osage Centre or by contacting Amy Roth at 573-339-6734.

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Benefit for Jeston Dewrock

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Monday, September 19th, 2011, 11:27am

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Jeston Dewrock Fund Benefit will be Saturday, October 1 at Deerfield Lodge.

Doors will open at 5 p.m. and dinner starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are available for $10 at Realty Executives in Jackson and Cape Girardeau, at Montgomery Bank in Jackson or by calling 573-450-5975.

Organizers say tickets will be limited because of space. Benefit t-shirts will be available at the event in adult sizes S-XXL.

Ten-year-old Jeston Dewrock had a brain biopsy on August 22 at Children's Hospital in St. Louis. The primary diagnosis of Lhermitte-Duclos disease has been ruled out. Family says more testing will be necessary for an accurate diagnosis.

Jeston is active in sports and excels at school. He has a loving family that includes his mother, father, step-mother and step-father. He also has four sisters and a brother.

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Bloomfield Rd., CR 206 intersection to close until Nov.

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Monday, September 19th, 2011, 10:43am
Bloomfield Rd., CR 206 intersection to close until Nov.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - The city of Cape Girardeau announced Fronabarger Concreters will be closing the Bloomfield Road, CR 206 intersection, starting Wednesday, September 21.

The city says detours will be in place at the time that will completely close the intersection to all traffic. Detours include: State Highway K, Interstate 55 and State Highway 74.

According to the city, the road is expected to be closed for 60 days, until November 16, depending on weather.

Utility work in the intersection is expected to take about three weeks. The major construction of retaining walls and pavement in the intersection will follow immediately after the utility locations.

Other work including the multiuse trail and retaining wall work will continue along Bloomfield Road from Stonebridge to CR 206.

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Duck race on the Mississippi River held for charity

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer
Sunday, September 18th, 2011, 2:46pm
Duck race on the Mississippi River held for charity

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - A toy duck race for a good cause was held on the Mississippi River in Cape Girardeau on Sunday.

300 toy ducks were released on Broadway entrance into the Mississippi around 1 p.m. and a sponsorship duck race was held beforehand.

Espirit Optimist Club sponsored the race. The nearly $2500 raised is to go to childhood cancer research. 

Cape Girardeau fire fighters released the ducks and was assisted with people in kayaks picking them up.

First place winner Larry Thompson donated the $100 winnings back to charity.

Nearly 75 people were on hand for the event on Sunday.

Organizers say the race originally started in 2008.

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Hunters asked to look for clues surrounding Waller disappearance

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff
Saturday, September 17th, 2011, 10:46pm

Investigators have a message for Heartland hunters this weekend, be on the lookout for anything suspicious.

It's the latest step in the search for missing mother of three Jacque Waller.

Waller's been missing since June 1.

There have been a number of searches for her, but so far no one's found her.

So with bow hunting season in full swing police and volunteers are asking hunters to pay close attention while in the woods.

"I'd like them to look out for signs of things out of the ordinary that don't make sense, like a shallow grave with dirt off to the side, said Robert Sherrill, a friend of Jacque Waller. "Those are things we look for when we're out."

Three and a half months after her disappearance, search crews refuse to give up hope of finding missing mom Jacque Waller.

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500 participate in Alzheimer's walk, raise over $72,000

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer
Saturday, September 17th, 2011, 3:36pm
500 participate in Alzheimer's walk, raise over $72,000

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - 500 people show up to raise awareness and raise money for the "Walk to End Alzheimer's" Saturday at Cape Girardeau County Park North.

According to Coordinator Teresa Birk, over $72,000 was raised in the event.

Some people at the event had purple flowers meaning they lost loved ones with Alzheimer's. Others had blue flowers meaning they have the disease. Yellow flowers signified they were a caregiver. And, orange flowers meant they were they for general support. 

Vendor booths, raffles, prizes and snacks were available, according to the Alzheimer's Association.

According to the association, in Missouri there are 110,000 people aged 65 and older with Alzheimer's and other dementia.  They say Illinois has 210,000 battling the disease. 

For more information visit: http://www.alz.org

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U.S. Coast Guard offers boating safety tips for hunters

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Saturday, September 17th, 2011, 12:00pm
U.S. Coast Guard offers boating safety tips for hunters

(KFVS) - The United States Coast Guard is offering boating safety tips for hunters.

The Coast Guard says capsizing and falling overboard into cold water are major hazards for hunters. During hunting seasons, most waters are cold enough for a serious hypothermia threat.

They say responsible hunters need to be aware of the dangers and follow a few simple rules to make hunting on the water safer and more enjoyable. The tips include:

  • Leave a float plan with someone at home, describing where you are going, who you are with and when you expect to return.
  • Transport firearms to the boat unloaded, cased, muzzle first, with the action open.
  • Always wear an approved and properly fitted life jacket when in a boat.
  • Carry a throwable flotation device in case someone falls overboard.
  • Stow visual distress signals on board.
  • Know the weather forecast for the area. High winds can be dangerous.
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