Stories from Saturday, July 2, 1994

To the Editor, The Cape County Chapter of the American Red Cross, KWKZ 106.1 FM and J hangin' C Productions would like to thank the Southeast Missourian and its staff for assisting us with the Red Cross "Western Dance Days." We would also like to thank the following individuals and local businesses for their support and donations:...

An article written by Patricia Isaacs, a member of the nursing staff at Southeast Missouri Hospital, will appear in the June issue of the Journal of the American Nephrology Nurses' Association. The article is titled "Combined Therapy Management for the Patient with Thrombolytic Thrombocytopenic Purpura."...

Dr. Jean A. Chapman of Cape Girardeau recently received recognition from the American Lung Association of Eastern Missouri. He received the Lifestyle Award for a lifetime of dedication to the voluntary health movement. South East Missouri Bank also received an award from the association. The bank received the 2000 Award, which is given to a business, group or organization that makes strides toward a smoke-free society...

The La Leche League meeting on July 7 will include a discussion about "The Family in Relationship to the Breastfed Baby." Informal discussion will center on how to manage the first hectic weeks with emphasis on the entire family as well as timely tips for mother and baby. The meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. at 652 S. Spring Avenue, Apt. F, in Cape Girardeau. Nursing babies are welcome. For further details, call 335-2881 or 334-2705...

The United Ostomy Association will hold a picnic at Cape Girardeau County Park Shelter No. 5 on July 13 at 6 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish, beverage and utensils. Meat will be provided. A volunteer organization, UOA's goal is to reduce the practical and emotional burdens of those who have undergone ostomy surgery so that they may function as fully as possible both socially and physically...

Water plays a critical role in almost every major function of the human body, regulating body temperature, carrying nutrients and oxygen to cells, and aiding in digestion. But local and national authorities on health say most Americans don't drink nearly enough water...

If there is one issue that can be found at the heart of so many problems in modern America, it is the deterioration of the American family. Different groups may argue what has brought about this breakdown, but few outside the extreme don't yearn to see a renewal of family values and commitment. Strong, loving families are the most profound source of good -- and health and security -- in any civilization...

Charities across the state, many of which depend upon bingo revenue to help finance their activities, were indirectly boosted last week as Gov. Mel Carnahan signed legislation repealing last year's tax increase on bingo games. The tax had more than doubled the state's share of gambling receipts, taking money mandated to charitable, religious and philanthropic purposes and shifting it to state purposes...

Dear Editor, Recently there have appeared some advertisements in Missouri newspapers that ask people if they care about our schools, and if they think violent criminals should be in prison, and if they want better roads and bridges (Southeast Missourian, June 29, 1994). The advertisement then reads, "Do you wish you hadn't signed the Hancock II petition?" The citizens are then told what they can do to remove their name from the petition...

Southeast Missouri State University President Kala Stroup refused a more than $7,000 pay hike offered by the Board of Regents, settling instead for a $3,540 salary increase for this fiscal year. With the increase, Stroup will receive a $121,540 salary for the 1995 fiscal year...

The St. Louis District Corps of Engineers has given Boyd Gaming Corp. the initial nod for construction of a permanent mooring facility on the Mississippi River in downtown Cape Girardeau. The city received a public notice from the Corps' St. Louis office Thursday. According to the notice, the location for the mooring facility and riverboat gambling casino will be approximately 500 feet north of the Broadway flood gate...

JEFFERSON CITY -- State Budget Director Mark Ward said Friday that projects funded by a proposed $250 million bond issue will be constructed as soon as planning and design work is complete. "All projects can proceed as fast as they can go," said Ward. "We will issue bonds on a cash-as-needed basis."...

Tony Reinhardt says informed business leaders can help improve the business climate in Missouri. "One means of improving business is by supporting pro-business legislators and political candidates," said Reinhardt Friday morning during the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce First Friday Coffee held at the Drury Lodge...

In the process of helping my parents move recently, a frank question from my oldest son Levi, who's 5, set me to thinking about the validity of human knowledge. We had just finished unloading the large U-Haul truck, and my brother and I were taking advantage of the break to hang out with the kids. ...

EAST PRAIRIE -- Funeral service for Donna Jean Lucas of East Prairie will be held at 11 a.m. today at Shelby Funeral Chapel here. Pastor Martin Lucas will officiate, with burial in Dogwood Cemetery. Lucas, 61, died Thursday, June 30, 1994, at East Prairie Nursing Center, following an extended illness...

SIKESTON -- Ruby Lucille Andres, 81, of Sikeston, died Friday, July 1, 1994, at Marinasa Health Care Center in Springfield. She was born Feb. 22, 1913, in Sikeston, daughter of John Isaac and Dorothulie Newman Carter. She and Jesse Andres were married Aug. 7, 1927. He died March 7, 1962...

MATTHEWS -- Addie Stobaugh, 76, of Matthews, died Thursday, June 30, 1994, at Sells Rest Home. She was born Nov. 7, 1917, in Springdale, Ark., daughter of James and Eula Cox Throop. She and Olen O. Stobaugh were married Nov. 17, 1934, in Arkansas. He died Nov. 14, 1980...

Geraldine Gastorf, 73, of Cape Girardeau, died Wednesday, June 29, 1994, at the home of a daughter here. She was born June 18, 1921, in St. Louis, daughter of Thomas and Mabel L. Hoelscher Taylor. She and Jack C. Gastorf were married May 2, 1942, in St. Louis. He preceded her in death...

PUXICO -- Alva Scott Price, 82, of Puxico, died Friday, July 1, 1994, at his home. He was born Jan. 20, 1912, near McGee, son of John Scott and Daisy Ioma Stilts Price. He and Thelma Louise Moran were married Oct. 11, 1936, in Merrill, Ore. Price was a retired independent truck driver, and member of Puxico General Baptist Church...

PERRYVILLE -- Georgia Mae Mattingly, 85, of Perryville, died Friday, July 1, 1994, at Aspen Forest Care Center. She was born Jan. 26, 1909, in Perry County, daughter of George and Anna Smith Boesch. She and William R. Mattingly were married Feb. 7, 1933. He died Feb. 23, 1968...

GLEN ALLEN -- Charley L. Skaggs, 75, of Glen Allen, died Friday, July 1, 1994, at his home. He was born May 21, 1919, at Hiram, son of Aden and Delia Darnel Skaggs. He and Ethel Tooman were married Dec. 14, 1946. She died Dec. 27, 1979. Skaggs was a retired timber worker, and member of McGee Chapel...

CHARLESTON -- Miriam Drinkwater, 90, of Charleston, died Thursday, June 30, 1994, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. She was born April 12, 1904, in Campbell, daughter of George Walker and Lucinda Bridges McCutchen. She married A.C. "Boy" Drinkwater, who died April 2, 1975...

SIKESTON -- Graveside service for David T. Hickman of Sikeston will be held at 2 p.m. today at Essex Cemetery. The Rev. Manny Alvarado will officiate. Friends may call at 1 p.m. today at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel. Hickman, 40, died Thursday, June 30, 1994, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau...

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schaefer of Oran, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 10:49 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, 1994. Name, Adam Michael. Weight, 7 pounds 7 ounces. First child. Mrs. Schaefer is the former Michelle Welter, daughter of Barbara Welter of Chaffee, and the late DeWayne Welter. She is employed in the attorney general's office in Cape Girardeau. Schaefer is employed at Lee-Rowan in Jackson, and is the son of Elvira Schaefer of Oran, and the late Harold Schaefer...

Nellie M. Jacobs, age 80, of Cape Girardeau, died Friday, July 1, at the St. Francis Medical Center. Body is at Ford and Sons Sprigg Street Chapel, where funeral arrangments are pending.