WALTZ LEADS COUNTY BAR

James F. Waltz of the law firm of Oliver, Oliver & Waltz, was recently elected president of the Cape Girardeau County Bar Association.

The organization's membership includes about 100 lawyers and judges.

Other officers elected include: John Lichtenegger of the law firm of Lichtenegger, Ellis & Payne as vice president; David G. Beeson of the law firm of Buerkle, Beeson & Ludwig, as secretary; and Michael L. Richey of the law firm of Richey, Rice, Spaeth, Heisserer & Summers, as treasurer.

Officers serve a one-term on a rotating basis. The slate of officers averages almost 20 years of service to the community and their profession.

Waltz said the organization has expressed a renewed interest in public information and community service. Persons interested in receiving more information about available services of the organization should contact Waltz at P.O. Box 559 in Cape Girardeau, Mo., 63702-0559.