Stories from Wednesday, March 17, 1993

On Saturday, the Show Me Center will host a very worthwhile and exciting event:the Second Annual Southeast Missourian Indian Alumni Shootout. This game is a benefit for the Cape Girardeau Civic Center, with a portion of the revenue going to a special Southeast Missouri State University athletic scholarship fund...

JACKSON -- The Children's Nutrition Fair will be held from 2-4 p.m. March 27 at the McDonald's Restaurant in Jackson. The fair is sponsored by the Student Dietetic Association at Southeast Missouri State University. "We will be joining with McDonald's to promote good nutrition for children," said Julie Scheetz of the dietetic association...

SCOTT CITY -- Janice Madalon started out in archaeology. But after reading a book called "A Circle of Children," she decided she could help the world more as a teacher. She teachers third and fourth grade at St. Joseph School in Scott City. She also teaches fifth and sixth grade social studies and seventh and eighth grade history...

If there's one thing everyone knows~ about higher education, it's that the cost is going up. From every corner of the state come reports of tuition and fees being raised to a level that threatens to price higher education out of reach. It seems that no bad news travels farther or faster than oversimplified accounts of "skyrocketing" college costs...

As the old saying goes: If it's not broke, don't fix it. It's good advice for Cape Girardeau's transportation system. The current taxi-coupon program is serving Cape Girardeau well. The Southeast Missouri Regional Planning and Economic Development Commission this week presented a transit study to the Cape Girardeau City Council. ...

On Saturday, the Show Me Center will host a very worthwhile and exciting event: the Second Annual Southeast Missourian Indian Alumni Shootout. This game is a benefit for the Cape Girardeau Civic Center, with a portion of the revenue going to a special Southeast Missouri State University athletic scholarship fund...

To the Editor, The people of Cape Girardeau need to brace themselves for a media blitz in the coming months financed by those who themselves have much to gain from riverboat gambling. The promoters of riverboat gambling will promise that it will be an "economic miracle" for this community. It is essential to thoroughly examine such claims and not be seduced by the glitz and glamour of a well-financed advertising campaign...

From doorknobs to bathrooms and ramps to elevators, meeting federal requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) will prove costly for Southeast Missouri State University. Bill Moon, Southeast's physical plant director, said it's estimated it will cost $1,030,000 over a two-year period to make all the improvements needed for the school's academic buildings and academic-support facilities to meet federal requirements...

JACKSON - Some Jackson aldermen agree to a need for Jackson becoming involved in promoting tourism in the city and surrounding area. But they say careful study is needed before any decision is made on creating a tourism board and allocating funds for promotion of tourism...

The Missouri Division of Aging has assembled a five-member review team to conduct a limited operational management review of the Southeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging. The team has met, requested information from the Southeast Missouri board, and could make its first site visit next week, said Bryan Forbis, director of the division...

Everybody's name supposedly begins with an "O'" or a "Mc" on St. Patrick's Day. But Cape Girardeau doesn't have to fib about its Irish heritage. Though the city owes much to the French, the Spanish and the Germans, you could say Mike Miggins left his mark as well. In more ways than one...

JEAN BOLLINGER Occupation: Customer Service Rep at Union Electric. Pet Peeve: "Foul language." The best part of my job is: "My fellow employees and visiting with the customers' children." What do you like best about this area? "The friendly people and four different season of the year to enjoy."...

Robert Ridgeway, new Cape Girardeau fire chief, will be guest speaker during the noon luncheon meeting of the Cape Girardeau Association of Life Underwriters Friday at the Holiday Inn. The association will hold its monthly bonus hour at 11 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Holidome. D. Joseph McKeon will discus "Multiple Life Products" during the 11 a.m. session...

Is there someone in your life that really gets your goat? If so, on Thursday you can show that person how you truly feel. Volunteers from the Cape Girardeau County unit of the American Red Cross for a donation of $10 will deliver a pygmy goat to whomever you choose...

Some time has passed since we have given special attention to double constructions. Many speakers and writers seem to have forgotten all about double negatives, double comparisons, double modals, and double possessives, so perhaps a rerun is in order...

The incorrect honor roll for Washington School was submitted to the Southeast Missourian. Following is the corrected honor roll: Second Quarter A Honor Roll Third Grade - Carrie McClard, Clint Hoffman, Steven St. John, Andy Vanek, Marlene Werne, Doris Wolford...

FREDERICKTOWN -- Alma L. Teague, 82, of Fredericktown, died Saturday, March 13, 1993, at Madison Memorial Hospital here. She was born Aug. 22, 1911, at Williamsville. She married James Harley Teague June 18, 1928, who preceded her in death. Teague had worked in a dress factory, and operated a furniture store...

CHARLESTON -- Graveside service for David Gene Kemp will be held at 1 p.m. today at Dogwood Cemetery, with the Rev. Paul Lathum officiating. Shelby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The infant died shortly after birth Saturday, March 13, 1993, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston...

FRUITLAND -- Verona E. Smith, 66, Fruitland Route 1, died Monday, March 15, 1993, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Aug. 25, 1926, in Duluth, Minn., daughter of Edward D. and Virginia Neher Boehm. She and Douglas Smith were married Dec. 30, 1963, in Duluth...

PERRYVILLE -- Leonard Yamnitz of Perryville died March 16, 1993, at Perry County Nursing Home in Perryville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville.

JACKSON -- Arthur Lichtenegger, 86, Jackson Route 1, died Monday, March 15, 1993, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born Nov. 3, 1906, at Pocahontas, son of John and Bertha Schattauer Lichtenegger. He and Marie Koeberl were married April 3, 1932, at Pocahontas...

WILSON CITY -- Lonzie Lane, 78, of Wilson City, died Sunday, March 14, 1993, at Charleston Manor. He was born Aug. 20, 1914, at Midway, Ala., son of Leonds and Clara Hall Lane. Lane was a retired teletype operator. Survivors include a daughter, Bonnie Heard of Wyatt; a brother, Lommie Lane of Wilson City; two sisters, Hattie Kimble of Charleston, Inona Wesley of Wilson City; four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren...

SIKESTON -- The Fair Housing Law will be the topic of a special training session to be conducted at Sikeston April 3 by the St. Louis Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Division of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The three-hour session will start at 9 a.m. at the Sikeston Housing Authority, 400 Allen...

EAST PRAIRIE -- Former City Marshal E.C. "Gene" Aycock, 82, of East Prairie, died Tuesday, March 16, 1993, at East Prairie Nursing Center. He was born Jan. 13, 1911, in East Prairie, son of Charles Bingley and Susie Williamson Aycock. He and Susie Hunter were married Jan. 1, 1938...

Funeral service for George H. Callis of Cape Girardeau will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel, with the Rev. Robert Wright officiating. Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. at Dublin Baptist Church Cemetery in Dublin, Ky...

JACKSON -- Alida Doberenz, 76, of Jackson died Tuesday, March 16, 1993, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born Oct. 31, 1916, at New Wells, the daughter of Oscar Jahn and Alma Tutz. On Nov. 1, 1941, she married Oscar Doberenz, who preceded her in death Dec. 29, 1976...

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Pinkerton, Jackson Route 4, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:46 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 1993. Name, Bailey Nichole. Weight, 7 pounds 8 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Pinkerton is the former Robin Brown, daughter of Charles and June Brown of Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. Pinkerton are employed at Lee-Rowan. He is the son of Linus and Nancy Johnston of Jackson...

MOUNDS, Ill. -- Elsa Farmer, 97, of Mounds, Ill., died Tuesday, March 16, 1993, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born July 22, 1895, at Mounds, Ill., daughter of Herman and Julia Markey Loeschner. She was married to Loyd Farmer, who preceded her in death...