Stories from Tuesday, March 10, 1992

Cape Girardeau residents likely will see increased fees for city services and programs over the next several years. The city administrative staff told city council members Monday that the fee increases are needed to make such programs more self-sufficient and less reliant on subsidies from the city's general tax funds...

The budget ax fell Monday night as the Cape Girardeau Board of Education cut $1.2 million from its budget. Among the cuts for next year: Two elementary schools, probably May Greene and Washington, will share one principal; School bus riders must live a half-mile farther from school;...

This could be the year for the insects. Unusually mild weather is bringing out the summer pests early, say agriculture and pest control officials. "Farmers could face a troublesome crop of insects this year," said Ray Nabors, area extension service entomologist with the Missouri Extension office at Caruthersville. "We could see a run by the European corn borer, or we could see a return of the cotton boll worm."...

Missouri Secretary of State Roy Blunt said Monday he'd like to see ethics reform take a front seat in state government. "I don't see anything wrong with shaking up the system," said Blunt, a candidate for the Republican nomination for governor, at a news conference Monday in Cape Girardeau...

Following are explanations of the budget cuts provided by the school district. Teachers Fund Elementary Eliminate extended contract for three librarians, $1,372. Librarians are contracted to work three additional days prior to the opening of school to catalogue and shelve new books...

Many Southeast Missouri State University students have migrated elsewhere this week, dispatched to hometowns or seashores or mountains for their annual spring break. While they leave the books behind for this mid-semester hiatus, one lesson should have accompanied them on their travels: the irresponsible use of alcohol is a risky business. The message has gone out locally; hopefully, no tragedies will be brought home to advise us the word wasn't received...

PAYNEDaughter to Mr. and Mrs. Richmond (Rich) A. Payne of 1200 North Henderson, Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 9, 1992. Name, Regan Jane. Weight, 8 pounds, 14 ounces. First child. Mrs. Payne, vice president of Concord Printing Services, is the former Holly Rust, daughter of Mr. ...

SEDGEWICKVILLE -- Dale T. Propst of Sedgwickville died Monday, March 9, 1992, at his home. He was 87. He was born March 6, 1905, in Bollinger County, son of the late James and Cecilia Barks Propst. He married Annie Broeker, and she preceded him in death in 1957. He married Beulah Austin on March 25, 1960. She survives...

JACKSON -- The Jackson American Legion Post 158 will hold a 73rd birthday celebration dinner Thursday. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:40 p.m. at the organization's hall at North High and Mary Streets. Guests at the dinner include Donald Ramsey, director of the V.A. regional office in St. Louis; Dr. John Presley, director of the John. J. Pershing Medical Center in Poplar Bluff; and James F. Mareschal, commander of the Missouri Department of the American Legion...

This week's sale of American rice to the Commonwealth of Independent States is being applauded by U.S. Rep. Bill Emerson as a great step in history. It marks the first sale of American rice to the former Soviet Union in more than a decade. Emerson, R-Cape Girardeau, said the sale helps prospects for peace in that region while helping the U.S. economy...

The Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority now has a barge fleeting service at its port, located on the Mississippi River five miles southeast of Cape Girardeau. The announcement was made Monday during the port authority's March meeting. The fleet is operated under an agreement with Cape Girardeau Fleeting, Inc. of Cape Girardeau...

The Mississippi Valley Home Educators will hold a Science and Art Fair May 16. The application deadline is April 1. Each entry will be judged by educators or professionals in the field. The fair is open to all students. Each entry will win an award...

JACKSON -- Lottie J. Bollinger, 83, of Jackson, died Sunday, March 8, 1992, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. She was born June 29, 1908, at Sedgewickville, daughter of William Bennett and Mary Mathilda Hobeck Hahs. She married Henry T. "Monk" Bollinger April 1, 1926. He died April 23, 1976...