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SLIDESHOW: Easter Bunny photos 2012

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012, 11:36am

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Easter Bunny pictures from the Heartland 2012

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012, 3:13pm

Easter Bunny pictures from the Heartland 2012

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - It's springtime and Easter is just around the corner!

We want to see you family pictures with the Easter Bunny.

You can e-mail pictures to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name, the name of the child and where you're from. Please get prior approval from the parents or guardians if submitting a picture of a child or children that is not your own.

Pictures will be used in a slideshow online and possibly on-air.

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Hospice of Southern Ill. offers free grief camp for children

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, March 14th, 2012, 2:13pm

Hospice of Southern Ill. offers free grief camp for children

MARION, IL (KFVS) - The Hospice of Southern Illinois will be hosting "Making Connections," a free children's grief camp on April 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Presbyterian Church.

The hospice says since it began in 2004, the camp has been a beneficial experience for more than 200 children and adolescents, ages 5-17, of Southern Illinois who are grieving the loss of a friend or loved one.

According to the hospice, when a child loses someone they often experience secondary losses that are not always acknowledged in their lives. They might move away from a home, have to attend a new school, notice the empty chair at dinner and miss their confidante. “Making Connections” with others can be an empowering experience for a child who has already lost so much.

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Cub Scout Leader Training

Submitted by Alycia Dobrinick on Thursday, February 23rd, 8:53 pm

MURPHYSBORO, IL (KFVS) - Are you interested in becoming a Cub Scout leader?

The Kaskaskia District, Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America is offering basic Cub Scout leader training on Saturday, March 3rd.

The training will take place at Murphysboro United Methodist Church at 1500 W. Pine Street. The training session begins at 9:00 a.m.

For more information, contact the Southern Illinois Service Center in Herrin:

Cub Scout Leader Training
803 East Herrin Street
Herrin, IL 62948
Phone: (618) 942-4863 or (888) 942-4863

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Sen. Luechtefeld reminds veterans' families of free tax assistance

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012, 3:49pm

Sen. Luechtefeld reminds veterans' families of free tax assistance

(KFVS) - State Senator Dave Luechtefeld is reminding veterans and their families about program that enables them to receive free assistance in preparing their tax returns.

Those eligible to receive the tax free preparation include:

Illinois' military personnel
Active duty and National Guard members who are currently deployed or recently returned from active duty

Members of the Illinois CPA Society are showing their appreciation for those in the U.S. military by offering free personnel tax preparation services. CPA Society members will match service personnel with local tax preparers to find full tax benefits, exclusions, filing and payment extensions available to qualified individuals,

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Kids & Families invited to Christmas Bird Count

Submitted by Alycia Dobrinick on Thursday, January 5th, 4:39 pm

MARION, IL (KFVS) - Families from across Southern Illinois are invited to take part in a 100 year old tradition, the Christmas Bird County.

It will take place on Saturday, January 7th. If you'd like to participate, just meet at the Refuge visitor center at 9:00 a.m. Kids will learn how to use binoculars at the binocular boot camp. Binoculars will be loaned out to participants.

After the camp, kids will divide into teams and head out into the field with volunteer experts. They'll count and record all of the species of birds they locate.

Then, everyone will meet back at the visitor center for snacks and hot chocolate. They'll also tally their results.

For more information, contact the Refuge Visitor Center at (618) 998-5933.

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Consigners needed to bring items for large sale

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, December 26th, 2011, 4:03pm

Consigners needed to bring items for large sale

(KFVS) - Organizers are asking consigners to register and bring items for a large sale Jan. 4-11 at West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Kidsgalore & More will be a new consignment sale at the old Steve and Barry's store in the mall.

They are currently registering consigners to bring items for the event. All items are being accepted for consignment as long as they are in "like new" condition.

The event is also in need of volunteers and organizations to donate as well. Organizers say everyone is welcome and help is appreciated for this big event.

For more information, you can contact kidsgalore@live.com or visit them on Facebook by clicking here.

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