Audrey Louise Haden, 81, of Hannibal, died at 12:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at Hannibal Regional Hospital.

The Hannibal area this week was treated to a taste of what’s yet to come, when Helen Cornelius, recognized country performer, paid a visit to her roots to serve as honorary chairperson of the Pink Ribbon Golf Tournament benefit for the American Cancer Society. During this special event at the Hannibal Country Club, Cornelius offered a testimony about overcoming breast cancer, then offered a vocal performance for those in attendance.

On behalf of our clients, Douglass Community Services would like to thank the local chapter of the National Association of Letter Carriers for conducting their annual food drive on Saturday, May 10.

On April 17, the Hope for Healing Coalition had the privilege of presenting former Miss America, Marilyn Van Derbur, to our commnity to deliver her inspirational story of triumph over childhood sexual abuse.

O.C. Latta, bit a homerun with the article, Americans must take a stand.

Last week’s announcement that the Hannibal Police Department plans a more visible presence in downtown Hannibal should come as good news to those who live and earn their livelihoods in the historical section of town.

In the 1970s when the price of gasoline increased, other countries responded by producing more fuel efficient cars. The United States continued to build on the “bigger is better” concept. Now the crude oil prices are at a record high, all we have is gas guzzling cars. Americans continue to purchase these gas guzzlers.

Hannibal Clinic Health Services would like to thank everyone involved in making Ride Cool 2008 and Ride Cool at the Ramp Park such huge successes. This year, nearly 500 area youths received a free bicycle or multi-sport helmet and an event t-shirt, while learning about the importance of helmet safety.

In April, more than 1.1 million personal care items were collected through Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri‚s 11th annual April Showers Personal Care Item Drive. These items will directly benefit thousands of local families and individuals, positively affecting their quality of life.

Columnist Danny Henley offers some fatherly advice to a son seeking a job.