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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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Dolly Parton Imagination Library to celebrate 1 year

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, March 19th, 2012, 2:33pm

Dolly Parton Imagination Library to celebrate 1 year

MT. VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The Dolly Parton Imagination Library will turn one on Wednesday, March 21.

They will be celebrating at 10 a.m. with guest readers Larry and Sharon Carrico from Rent One.

For more information, you can call 618-242-8000.

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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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Mt. Vernon hospital announces 4 Leap Day births

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, March 2nd, 2012, 7:40pm

Mt. Vernon hospital announces 4 Leap Day births

MT. VERNON, IL (KFVS) - Good Samaritan Regional Health Center says an armful of babies "leaped" into the world Wednesday, Feb. 29.

During the course of Wednesday – the once-every-four-years 29th day of February – four babies were delivered at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center. Nurses and staff had prepared for their unique arrivals by decorating bassinets in green with frog and bunny “leap” themes.

“This was really fun,” said Stephanie Maines, OB/Nursery Director. “Once we started discussing ways to celebrate Leap Day babies with their families, everyone perked up and shared plenty of great ideas.”

Staff members created frog and bunny themes out of construction paper and other safe materials, designing each bassinet to announce each child as a Leap Day baby. The gift shop – operated by the Good Samaritan Regional Health Center Auxiliary – donated plush frogs and bunnies as gifts to the children and their families in recognition of the Feb. 29 births.