Stories from Wednesday, April 30, 1997

I've arrived back in Cape today after being at the Newspaper Association of America annual convention for the past four days in Chicago. If the advance schedule holds, I will have heard speeches by Erskine Bowles, White House chief of staff; Bill Gates, president of MicroSoft; Bill Cosby, speaking on minorities in the media; Kenneth Starr, independent counsel; and other national figures from the media business or political arenas...

JACKSON -- In a few days Jackson residents may find something new in their mailboxes. The city's multi-purpose building feasibility committee has recently compiled a survey, which the committee hopes will clarify residents'views on whether they want a multi-purpose facility...

JACKSON -- The potentially dangerous Old Cape Road bridge is now in final stages of replacement plan approval, said the consulting engineer in charge of the project. A final plan specification review will be submitted for state approval this week. Bowen said he expects to get final approval in two weeks...

Some Missouri lawmakers want to put a measure before voters which would allow the general public to carry concealed weapons after a background check and handgun training. The Southeast Missourian asked people about the issue. Jack Givens: "I would vote yes. I've seen it work in other states, and I don't see why it wouldn't work here. I think we should be as well-armed as the criminals."...

I THINK it's very terrible that a person can get away with arson and only gets put five years on probation. If I would go out and start a fire at a house, they'd put me in jail. I have no use for the justice system whatsoever, because it stinks. I LIVE on Mount Auburn Road, and I sit here and watch this traffic every single day. ...

The Cape Girardeau Board of Education is looking to fine tune what courses are required to earn a high school diploma. A committee of teachers, counselors, administrators, parents, students and residents each year studies the district's graduation requirements...

Cape Girardeau is fortunate to have two first-rate medical centers. Two recent events at both hospitals provided a chance to appreciate the good work of both hospital staffs and volunteers. Southeast Missouri Hospital recently held its annual dinner, and St. Francis Medical Center sponsored its annual auxiliary and volunteer appreciation luncheon...

The sign painted on the restaurant window reads "Soul Food," and that's an accurate description of the bill of fare, which includes all manner of things barbecued, greens, corn bread, sweet potato pie and, some days, chitlins. But the House of Prayer Family Place serves up another kind of soul food. "This is a ministry to shelter, clothe, feed and bring hope to inner city youth," says the Rev. Jo Anne McCauley, founder and senior pastor of the House of Prayer church...

State Rep. Mark Richardson resigned as House Republican leader Tuesday, saying it was "bad judgment" on his part to drink and drive. The Poplar Bluff Republican announced his decision to step down as House minority floor leader at a closed-door meeting of House Republicans Tuesday morning...

Complaints from two public auto auctions might have killed the Missouri Motor Vehicle Commission. It will be up to Gov. Mel Carnahan in June to decide if the commission will retain its budget after the Missouri House and Senate passed a bill that makes the commission a part of the Department of Revenue...

I've seen a few young men dance in my day, but these guys took the cake. Let's get one thing straight. I'm a nice, decent, small-town girl with high moral standards and a fairly solid marriage. Sure, I enjoy the occasional adult beverage and take a few puffs off a bummed cigarette once in awhile, but I'm more or less an upstanding citizen of the community...

The Board of Regents is expected to approve plans for an international business major and a business administration minor at Southeast Missouri State University. The regents will consider such a move when they meet at 1:30 p.m. today at the Show Me Center...

SCOTT CITY -- School Superintendent Roger Tatum was pleased with the findings of a review of his school district last week, despite several concerns listed by the review team. Members of the Missouri School Improvement Program, or MSIP, review team arrived in Scott City last week and evaluated the district's resource, process and performance standards. ...

The annual herb sale, sponsored by Rose Hills Garden Club, will be held Saturday at 117 Themis. A variety of herbs, including scented geraniums, will be sold from 8 a.m. to noon. Joe Sherinski, master gardener, will be on hand to answer questions from 8 to 10 a.m. Herbal gifts and crafts from Sweet Annie's Cabin will be for sale and Kathy Cowley will demonstrate rubber stamping...

The Salvation Army, 701 Good Hope, will hold a benefit auction May 16 at 6:30 p.m. Several items donated by businesses will be auctioned, including a 25-inch television, furniture and gift certificates. Proceeds will assist with camp costs and help several men attend a Promise Keepers event in St. Louis in July. Promise Keepers is a Christian weekend retreat for men that meets all over the United States. Approximately 70,000 men are expected to attend the St. Louis event...

New floodlights enclosed in metal casings are being installed along the Mississippi River floodwall between Broadway and Independence streets. The Downtown Merchants Association will be looking at plans for new banners during its May meeting. These are just two of the downtown improvement projects that will be funded with money provided by the annual Downtown Merchants Auction...

After a five-run third inning put the Notre Dame Bulldogs up 6-1 against Sikeston Tuesday at Bulldog Field, things were looking very good for the Bulldogs. That is to say, things were looking good for the Sikeston Bulldogs. Sikeston rallied to score eight runs in the fourth inning to take the lead and go on to a 12-8 victory. Sikeston evened its record at 5-5 while Notre Dame dropped to 9-3...

Southeast Missouri State University's baseball losing streak paled in comparison to that of Arkansas-Little Rock's, but the Indians still needed a victory pretty bad. After losing all three games of a critical Ohio Valley Conference series at Middle Tennessee State over the weekend, the Indians bounced back with a 10-7 non-league win over Arkansas-Little Rock at Capaha Field Tuesday afternoon...

The Cape Girardeau Central High baseball Tigers played one of their better defensive games of the year Tuesday, helping Ross Bennett to a 4-0 shutout victory over Dexter at Tiger Field. The game, which was supposed to be played at Dexter, improved the Tigers to 8-10 as Bennett pushed his record to 2-3. Bennett pitched all seven innings, allowing only three hits and no walks. Bennett struck out six...

The Kohlfeld Capahas will hold tryouts Thursday, May 1, and Sunday, May 4, at Capaha Field. Practices will be held at 6:30 p.m. both days. High school or American Legion players are not eligible. In addition, college baseball players with seasons currently in progress cannot attend the tryouts...

The Fifth Annual Jim Belknap Junior Golf Classic will be held June 9-10 at Bent Creek. The two-day tournament is open to boys and girls ages 10-18. Ages 10-12 will play an 18-hole tournament while ages 13-18 will play 36 holes. Entry fee is $25 for ages 10-12 and $35 for ages 13-18...

SCOTT CITY -- Scott City High School will hold an alumni volleyball tournament Saturday, May 10. To obtain entry forms, call Terry Flannigan at 264-2138.

Irv Vandevin and Greg McGill placed first in last weekend's SEMO Horseshoe Association Tournament at Benton's American Legion. Jerry Yamintz and Lauchelle Cook took second and Randy Prady and Carl Breeluv finished third. This Sunday's tournament will be held at 1 p.m. at the Kelso Country Club...

Cape Girardeau Central's girls soccer team fought the wind -- and visiting Notre Dame -- for one half before scoring three goals in the second half to beat the Lady Bulldogs 3-0 Tuesday. Central recorded its ninth shutout of the season and stayed perfect on the year at 11-0. Notre Dame fell to 6-7-1...

ST. LOUIS -- The Southeast Missouri State University Otahkian softball team got swept away by the Southwest Missouri Lady Bears Tuesday in Manchester Park. The Otahkians lost the first game 8-4, then dropped an extra-inning heart-breaker 1-0 in the nightcap. The non-conference losses dropped the Otahks' record to 27-20-1. The Otahkians will conclude their regular-season schedule today with a 3 p.m. doubleheader at Parker Field against St. Louis University...

SCOTT CITY -- Eva Lois Riley, 83, of Scott City died Tuesday, April 29, 1997, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born Jan. 7, 1914, at Leora, daughter of Samuel and Della Smothers Story. She and Everett Riley were married Jan. 12, 1934, at Benton...

BERTRAND -- Funeral service for Elza Ayers of Bertrand will be held at 2 p.m. today at Cornerstone General Baptist Church. Larry Kirby and Ted Martin will officiate, with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. McMikle Funeral Home at Charleston is in charge of arrangements...

Mable G. Andrews, 59, 1305 Broadway, died Sunday, April 27, 1997, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. She was born Oct. 25, 1937, in Kansas City, daughter of Edgar F. and Bessie V. Hill Cordell. She married Warren D. Andrews, who preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Kenneth Andrews, Kevin Andrews of Worth, Ill.; two daughters, Kathleen Andrews of Cape Girardeau, Karen Roussin of Joliet, Ill.; a sister, Barbara Manthe of Kansas City; a brother, Tom Cordell of Kansas City; and three grandchildren.. ...

ULLIN, Ill. -- Mildred Ann Williams, 83, of Ullin died Tuesday, April 29, 1997, at Jonesboro Health Care Center in Jonesboro. She was born Aug. 19, 1913, in Pulaski County, daughter of Robe and Stella Rhymer Frick. She married Joe Williams, who died in October 1978...

PERRYVILLE -- Evelyn M. Buatte, 79, of Perryville died Tuesday, April 29, 1997, at Brewer. She was born March 17, 1918, at St. Marys, daughter of William V. and Rose M. Zahner Moonier. She first married W.E. McAtee, who died Jan. 14, 1977. She later married Elmer Buatte, who died Dec. 31, 1984...

Lucille "Lucy" Connoley, 66, of Florissant died Tuesday, April 29, 1997, at her home. She was born June 15, 1930, at Burfordville, daughter of August and Clara Meier. She married John N. Connoley. Connoley was a graduate of St. Louis School of Nursing. She was an occupational health nurse at McDonnell Douglas...

Daughter to Tom and Susie Enkelmann of St. Clair, St. John's Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis, 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 24, 1997. Name, Hanna Rose. Weight, 5 pounds 12 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Enkelmann is the former Susie McCann, daughter of Billie McCann of Cape Girardeau and Mr. and Mrs. Alton McCann of Little Rock, Ark. Enkelmann is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lou Enkelmann of Ballwin. He is employed at Von Weise Corp. in St. Clair...

Juanita McClain, 66, of Chaffee said she thought it only happened to other people. After she felt the numbness, dizziness, tingling, and a headache, McClain's daughter took her to the emergency room at St. Francis Medical Center. She was told she was experiencing the warning signs of a stroke...

Cape Girardeau County was hostess for the Southeast District meeting of FCE (extension) Clubs, held April 23 at Jackson Knights of Columbus Hall. Members from nine counties attended. The theme was "Team FCE--Network Today for Tomorrow." Mary Klaproth gave the welcome and Margie Swan gave the thought for the day...

Above, Roth recommended that arter washing the towels that they be folded just like they will be hung so you don't have to fold the towels twice. At left, a shelf above the washer and dryer kept cleaning supplies off the work surface. Around most homes, spring cleaning is a ritual paid at least cursory tribute...

An old Jewish proverb has it that since God could not be everywhere, he made mothers. And on the second Sunday in May, which is rapidly approaching, we pay tribute to our moms by celebrating Mother's Day, a tradition which, though it can be traced back to the ancient Greeks, is less than a century old in this country...