Stories from Monday, February 27, 1995

Construction of the Hampton Inn is proceeding near Route K and Interstate 55. A new roller skating rink is under construction in the 600 block of Commercial Street. Cape Girardeau continues on a fast track in the construction industry. 1994 construction totals were the second best in the history of the city. It marked the third time in as many years that the totals topped $30 million...

Home borrowers will learn this year there is no free lunch. While mortgage rates were climbing last year, adjustable mortgages offered relief. Instead of paying 8 or 9 percent for a fixed-rate mortgage, a borrower could get an adjustable loan with a first-year interest rate of 5 or 6 percent...

CAIRO -- Cairo voters will narrow a mayoral candidate list to two here Tuesday as Illinois voters go to polls. Included on the mayoral list are incumbent Mayor James Wilson, city council member Cordell McGoy, city policeman Phillip Matthews and business woman Loretta Burns...

ANNA -- Only 10 names will be found on the primary election ballot here Tuesday. Eight of the 10, all candidates for Anna City Commission seats, will advance to the April 4 general election, but voters are reminded to vote for only four. Candidates include four incumbents, Lawrence Boyer, David Tellor, Glenn Rosson and Roy "Ras" Dillon. Other candidates are Alan Roberts, Betty Plott, Allen James, Don Tripp, Elbert Gee and Robin Dillow...

Riverboat gambling won't be pulling a disappearing act here like it did in St. Louis, Cape Girardeau city officials say. Two gambling firms have canceled plans for riverboat casinos on the St. Louis riverfront. They said the city had demanded too much in the way of gambling winnings and required investments in the area...

The conditions for a much-needed respite and recharging process appeared ideal. Only problem was, Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz forgot how. Shaevitz and her husband were asked to deliver a few talks to health-care professionals amid the fun-filled surroundings of a two-week cruise. Who wouldn't welcome a free vacation?...

The Southeast Missourian asked people, "Should Missouri legislators approve a bill that would make Missouri the 40th state to allow its citizens to carry concealed weapons?" Kyle Griffith: "I think it would be bad, because people would be able to take guns with them virtually anywhere. I think people have the right to know whether someone else has a gun on them."...

The Cape Girardeau Public Library will host a dog-training program, titled "Who's the Boss?" at 7 p.m. on March 13 in the library's Hirsch Community Room. Carla Karr, who has taught dog obedience classes for four years and has participated in Cornell University seminars on canine behavior problems, will demonstrate how to become a dog's leader. She will bring her trained standard poodle to demonstrate how to bond with a dog using non-aggressive techniques...

Scott County, Feb. 13-17 George R., Jr., and Janie Berry to Burl and Gearldine Vines; Stella M. Carroll to Anthony Lee and Brandy Marie Carroll; Eugene Martin et al. to Alan D. and Jo Ellen Avery. Mary R.B. Walton to Elgin L. Walton, two tracts; Paul A. and Lorie A. Daniels to Lola Mae Holland; Dee Wayne and Elizabeth Jane Hicks to Gordon W. and Mary Beth Nall...

Cape Girardeau School Superintendent Neyland Clark was released Sunday from St. Francis Medical Center. Clark entered the hospital Saturday after suffering from what a family friend called cardiac arrhythmia. His condition wasn't immediately available Sunday evening...

DELTA -- Mary Maud Hosea, 73, of Delta died Saturday, Feb. 25, 1995, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born May 18, 1921, the daughter of Howard W. and Vadie Moore Bohnstedt. On Jan. 10, 1958, she married Norvell W. Hosea, who survives...

The Cape Girardeau Public Schools Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. tonight for a work session in the conference room. Board members plan to meet with Don Bemis and Amelia Bond, A.G. Edwards representatives, for a discussion on school planning and building issues...

PERRYVILLE -- George N. Morgan, 89, of Perryville died Saturday, Feb. 25, 1995, at Perry County Memorial Hospital. He was born Oct. 23, 1905, the son of James Perry and Maryle Henry Morgan. He married Dorris Cardwell in 1926. She preceded him in death. He married Helen H. Weiss on July 23, 1930. She survives...

Son to Mark and Becky Unger of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 10:56 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, 1995. Name, Benjamin Robert. Weight, 7 pounds 2 ounces. First child. Mrs. Unger is the former Rebecca Burgess, daughter of Bob and Beverly Burgess of Park Hills. She is employed at Edward D. Jones and Co. in Jackson. Unger is a territory manager with Kraft Food Services, and is the son of William and Janice Unger of Jackson...

To the editor: Regarding comments that have been made about the "luxury cars" that have been observed at the Senior Citizens Nutrition Centers, I would like to state a few facts on the matter. I am a young senior as seniors go, 67 years young. My car is probably the newest and by no means luxurious. ...

To the editor: Hidden in the Contract With America are several proposals that would be costly and disastrous. These proposals say that private property owners have the right to pollute and destroy our environment or eliminate species from the face of the planet unless paid not to. ...

To the editor: On Feb. 16, the U.S. delegate to the United Nations signed the U.N. Constitution on the Rights of the Child. Among the absurdities to be imposed on American families, if ratified by Congress: Article 13: Free expression, meaning children can express themselves in any way and not be reprimanded...

As Americans we have a great affinity for any claim that we're being taken advantage of, and while this attitude may not be the most positive image of the United States, it is nevertheless rooted in considerable past experience. Let's face it, the term Uncle Sucker has some historical validity, emerging into full bloom after World War II when we began helping allies and enemies alike recover from history's most devastating conflict. ...

The vote on Cape Girardeau's proposed half-cent sales tax for transportation needs has been pushed back to Aug. 8. The city council originally had planned to schedule the vote in June. But a group of businessmen urged the delay, citing the need for more time to develop a plan for street projects that would be funded by the sales tax revenue. The extra time also would give voters more time to learn about the proposals, ask questions and offer suggestions...

Women all over the nation joined People magazine in dubbing Brad Pitt the "sexiest man alive." But for at least two Southeast Missouri residents, he's just Brad, despite his leading roles in three major movies and smaller parts in countless others. Pitt's former college roommate, Tony Myers, is a human resources manager for a Farmington playground equipment company. Jill Moore Hopson, who starred opposite Pitt in a University of Missouri Greek play, is a wife and mother in Sikeston...

Gregory A. Robinson was recently awarded his Eagle Scout badge, the highest rank in Boy Scouting. Robinson is a member of Troop 21, sponsored by St. Andrew Lutheran Church. He is the son of Arnold and Charlotte Robinson. For his Eagle service project, Robinson constructed storage boxes for the Central High School Band uniforms. The boxes are used when the band makes trips...

Alfred G. Richter, vice president and general counsel for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., will speak at the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce's First Friday Coffee Friday. Richter, who is responsible for all legal issues impacting the company's Missouri operations, will discuss Missouri's Information Superhighway...

Rust & Martin Inc. has received one of three of the prestigious ARTS Award in the category of Furniture Stores in the Midwest-Southwest region. The ARTS Award, presented by the Dallas Market Center and Accessories Resource Team, honors outstanding achievement in retailing of decorative accessories...