Preservation surveys clarified

To the editor:The Cape Girardeau Historic Preservation Commission appreciates the Southeast Missourian printing its news release in the Feb. 8 edition. However, the story was edited to the point that it altered the facts. The historic preservation program at Southeast Missouri State University has contracted with the city through the historic preservation commission every year for approximately the last 15 years to conduct these surveys. This is not the first survey of this type to be conducted in 20 years. It is the first survey of this type to be conducted in this specific area in the past 20 years. SEMO's historic preservation program has been extremely supportive of Cape Girardeau's historic preservation efforts, especially where the city's historic preservation commission is concerned. We appreciate and value the work it has done for us.

BRENDA SCHLOSS, Planning Technician, Cape Girardeau Division of Planning Services