BOCK FILES FOR CAPE COUNTY COMMISSIONER

JACKSON - Larry Bock, a Gordonville farmer also involved in agri-business sales, has filed as a Republican candidate for first district associate commissioner in Cape County.

"I have a strong interest in our county government and believe I will contribute to our county with new ideas and different approaches," said Bock.

"Our county needs to have people involved in public service who have a background in business and management. Whether retailing, farming, or manufacturing there is a common principle by which we operate. Excessive regulations increase the cost of doing business which makes less money available for growth in our county."

Bock stressed that new people will bring new ideas which make government more responsive and progressive. He noted that across the country there has been a call for change, reform, and new ideas in government.

During the campaign Bock said he would like for voters of the district to voice their concerns and ideas on how they would like to see county government function.

"I will represent the views and issues that are important to the residents of the district and will dedicate the time needed to fulfill my obligations to this office," said Bock.

"The top of our agenda should be aggressive economic development, reasonable and logical planning and zoning, strong commitment towards transportation projects, and cooperation with local governments."

In outlining his experience, Bock said he has farmed for over 34 years and has been involved in agri-sales for 20 years.

Bock has served as chairman of the township and chairman of the county committees of the Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service. He also served on the state ASCS Committee in 1983-84 and again from 1988-89.

He has served on the Cape County Council of the University of Missouri in several capacities. He was appointed in 1989 to the President's Advisory Council to the University of Missouri Extension, and is currently serving on the council.

As a long-time member of Farm Bureau, Bock has served as a member of the board of directors and held the offices of president, vice president and treasurer.

He is a member of Emanuel United Church of Christ in Jackson, where he has served on the church council and on several committees.

Bock and his wife, Shirley, have seven children: Mark Bock, Julie Leadbetter, Lee Bock, Patti Beussink, and Cindy Bock, all of Jackson; Jeff Schaefer of Garnett, Kan.; and Kevin Schaefer of rural Gordonville.

They also have 10 grandchildren.

Bock's wife is a speech pathologist for the Marquand Zion School District.

In the August primary, Bock is challenging incumbent Commissioner Leonard F. Sander, of Jackson. The winner will face George Cox, of Delta, in November.

The first district includes all of the city of Jackson, the outcounty areas, and Ward 17 in the city of Cape Girardeau.