Stories from Monday, September 20, 1999

Wes Kinsey is looking forward to a date in October -- at the Missouri Botanical Gardens. The Gardens will be the site of the annual "Best of Missouri Market," an invitation-only showcase for the finest arts, crafts and food vendors in the state. Kinsey, a Cape Girardeau baker who has been designing and baking cakes, pies and other pastries for the past two decades, will showcase some of his specialties, including "Mississippi Mud," "Terrific Toffee," "Hello Daddy," "Gooey Louie" and "Daddy Bars.". ...

They still make shoes at Dexter. Missouri Industries Inc. of Dexter is one of only a handful of shoe manufacturing facilities remaining in Missouri. "Right now, we're busy," said Carolyn Crites, office manager at Missouri Industries. "We're a specialty manufacturer and this is a busy time for the making of band marching shoes."...

Tuesday Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, Show Me Center, 5 p.m. Wednesday SBDC counseling session, Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce office, 10 a.m. to 3. Friday Noranda Aluminum Inc., New Madrid, to observe pounding its 10 billionth pound of aluminum...

Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. and Duke Energy Corp. will dedicate the new St. Francis Power Plant near Glennonville on Sept. 29. Roger B. Wilson, lieutenant governor of Missouri; O.B. Clark, AECI president; Jim Jura, AECI general manager and chief executive officer; and Jim Donnell, president of Duke Energy North America, will be on hand for the dedication...

A special observance is planned Friday at Noranda Aluminum Inc. to commemorate its 10 billionth pound of aluminum. Noranda, which has produced aluminum at its New Madrid plant in St. Jude Industrial Park since 1971, employs more than 1,150 workers from 40 different communities in five states, with an annual payroll of $40 million...

Weight Watchers will hold a grand opening Saturday at its new site in Cape Girardeau. Weight Watchers has moved to Plaza Galleria, 2001 Independence. Grand opening, featuring door prizes, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11...

Ferrellgas Partner, L.P., headquartered in Liberty, has acquired Foothill Propane Inc. of Georgetown, Calif. The acquisition adds about 2,500 customers and nearly 1.5 million gallons to the company's annual retail sales. It is Ferrellgas' 49th acquisition since the company went public in 1994...

A course developed for managers with responsibilities in interviewing, disciplining and discharging employees will be presented by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce at four sites next month. The daylong course -- 8 a.m. to 4:30 -- "How to Hire, Fire, and Discipline Your Employees Effectively and Within the Law in Missouri," is scheduled for Oct. ...

A fish farming workshop will be held at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale from 9 a.m. to 4 Oct. 9. The workshop will be held at the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center and will offer tips on growing fish. Registration is limited to 100 people and closes Oct. 1. A $25 fee covers continental breakfast and lunch. Registration and other information is available by calling 1-618-536-4451...

Christopher W. Mullins, a native of Cape Girardeau, has been named a full-time instructor in Belleville (Ill.) Area College's sociology department. Mullins will teach introductory sociology, cultural anthropology and social problems. Mullins has served as an adjunct instructor at the college the past four years. ...

Gary L. Anderson has been named director of neurosciences at Southeast Missouri Hospital. In his new position, Anderson will serve as liaison between physicians, patient care staff and patients. He will also facilitate continuing education programs for staff involved with neurosciences and will work with post-care support groups...

Jackie Givens has been honored by the Oliver, Oliver & Waltz, P.C. law firm for 35 years of services. Givens was guest of honor at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. Given received a dozen roses at her office, was guest of honor at a luncheon held at the Cape Girardeau Country Club and was presented with a 14-karat gold diamond cut bracelet...

Dr. Jagannathan Srinivasaraghavan a staff psychiatrist at John J. Pershing Veterans Affairs Medical Center at Poplar Bluff and the VA Community Clinic in Cape Girardeau, recently chaired a symposium in the Ninth Congress of the International Psychogeriatric Association...

Earline Urhahn, of Heartland Care & Rehab Center, 2525 Boutin, in Cape Girardeau has been named 1999 "Missouri Health Care Association (MHCA) Volunteer of the Year." Urhahn was honored during the MHCA Convention, held recently at Tan-Tar-A, in recognition for her many volunteer hours at the rehab center...

Marilyn Duffey, of Prudential Bridgeport Inc. Realtors in Cape Girardeau, has received the eCertified designation from the Prudential Real Estate Affiliates Inc. The designation is awarded to Prudential sales representatives who meet extensive criteria and complete the eCertified program training. ...

Linda Puchbauer, business banker at Bank of America in Jackson, has been appointed to serve on Missouri Bankers Association's Bank Leadership Training Committee. The MBA is a statewide trade and professional organization representing more than 385 banks and savings and loans in Missouri. The leadership training committees plans an annual seminar that focuses on training for bankers...

Ken Inman and Dana Leming have been recognized for sales performances by Century 21 Ashland Realty for sales performance during the first six months of 1999. Inman has attained Century 21 Ruby Level status for meeting minimum gross closed commissions or unit requirements during his second year of the master's program. He received a gold-plated lapel pin with ruby accent...

This "Financial Focus" column is prepared by Edward Jones Investments, headquartered in St. Louis. Jones includes branches throughout the nation, including Cape Girardeau and Jackson. These days, it seems everyone is talking about investing in high-flying technology and Internet stocks. The spectacular price run-ups of these companies has, not surprisingly, spurred tremendous interest on the part of investors...

Phyllis Mayfield has been honored for 15 years of service at Heartland Care & Rehab Center in Cape Girardeau. Mayfield, who is in charge of social services at the facility, received a certificate and gifts, including two restaurant certificates.

September is the "Month of Small Manufacturers." Small manufacturers represent 15 percent of the state's employment base, with more than 10,000 facilities and 420,000 employees. This year has been declared the "Year of the Small Manufacturer" by the U.S. Department of Commerce...

Many people probably aren't aware of it, but as of last week, the drought status in the region was changed from moderate to severe by the National Weather Service. Following that, Gov. Mel Carnahan asked that all 114 Missouri counties be declared disaster areas because of the drought...

David Brown, left, and his wife, Jodie, stood with her parents, Karen and Med Baker at the historical marker outside of the old Liberty Schoolhouse. A piece of history sits deteriorating in a pasture off County Road 231 three miles south of Gordonville and might eventually be gone altogether if no effort is made to save it...

Activity finally began to slow Saturday as the 144th annual SEMO Missouri District Fair came to a close. Tired vendors offered "deals" on the last of the food items, mothers carted sleepy children home and fans of Waylon Jennings hummed familiar tunes as they exited the park...

In the coming week, Falcon Cable TV viewers might have some fuzzy reception because of interference with the sun. The poor reception will be from Sept. 30 through Oct. 18 from 1-5 p.m. It is caused by solar interference. The problem is a normal part of satellite operations, said Rick Haupt, chief engineer for Falcon Cable...

Monday, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. City Council Chambers, 401 Independence Study session, 5 p.m. Consent ordinances (Second and third readings) -- Ordinance authorizing issuance of special tax bills for the demolition of dangerous buildings. -- Ordinance amending Chapter 24 of the City Code relating to streets and sidewalks...

Meeting Monday at 6 p.m. Action Items: Informational Items:...

7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20 Action items Power and Light Committee -- Consider a motion accepting the bid of Monroe Plumbing & Heating Co. Inc. of Cape Girardeau in the Amount of $130,237 under the Klaus Park Sanitary Sewer Lift Station & Force Main Project...

Two road projects -- improvement of the Interstate 55-Nash Road interchange, and extension of Nash Road westward to Highway 25 near Blomeyer -- are welcome projects to those who frequent I-55 between Cape Girardeau and Scott City. A public hearing is planned for Oct. 7 to discuss state improvements to the interchange and plans to build a new northbound I-55 Diversion Channel bridge just north of it...

More and more Americans are becoming addicted to day trading of stocks. But 70 percent of them lose money. Sounds like another definition of farming. The University of Missouri athletic department oversold tickets for the Nebraska football game. OK, guys, once again: 2 plus 2 equals 4...

I ATTENDED the Jackson School Board Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 14 and must admit that I was impressed with the turnout of parents, faculty, and students of this fine community. I have known the victim's family all my life. The young man who was victimized has a reputation in the community as being a very well mannered, clean-cut, individual. ...

To the editor: For years I have known how Bob Rosenquist entertained so many people, old and young, with his fine music. I was pleased the article in your paper included honoring him and his awards. I first knew him when, almost 50 years ago, he served as a vocational teacher in the Illmo-Fornfelt school. ...

Mitch Craft ran for four touchdowns and more than 200 yards as Cape Central's eighth-grade team beat Farmington 27-8 last Thursday at Lou Muegge Field. Will Johnston and Kyle Schuessler each had interceptions. Central, which is 1-0 will play at Charleston Thursday...

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- Leon Murray of Tennessee State and Scooter Asel of Eastern Kentucky were named Ohio Valley Conference players of the week Sunday. Murray, a quarterback, passed for four touchdowns and 345 yards in a 42-25 victory Saturday over Florida A&M...

JACKSON -- Walter J. Bodenstein, 93, of Jackson and formerly ofGordonville, died Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999, at The Lutheran Home. He was born Aug. 30, 1906, at Gordonville, son of Henry and Annie Kester Bodenstein. He and Lorene Eggiman were married Jan. 13, 1929. She died Oct. 26, 1986...

BERNIE -- Wesley D. Bond, 89, of Bernie died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, at the Malden Nursing Care Center. He was born April 13, 1910, at Powe, son of Ernest and Nora McNeeley Bond. He and Mary Minniear were married Jan. 31, 1935, at Piggott, Ark. She died May 25, 1990...

MOREHOUSE -- Martha Milvina Metcalf, 84, of Morehouse died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. She was born Jan. 11, 1915, at Bell City, daughter of George W. and Nancy L. Daggett Branson. She and Henry L. Metcalf were married Aug. 20, 1955, at St. Louis. He died June 15, 1986...

BENTON -- Adam Eugene LeGrand, 93, of Benton died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, at the Missouri Veteran's Home. He was born Nov. 25, 1905, at Benton, son of Anton and Susan Essner LeGrand. He and Lorena Christine Scherer were married Nov. 20, 1934, at Benton. She died Oct. 25, 1977...

Tyler Daniel Shipley, 8 days, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. He was born Sept. 10, 1999, at Cape Girardeau. He is survived by his parents, Omar D. and Heather M. Chapman Shipley; paternal grandparents, Donna and Gary DeClue of Marble Hill; maternal grandparents, Amy and Troy Cureton of Glen Allen and James Chapman of Elkhart, Ind.; and maternal great-grandparents, Vedra Vermilion of Dowagiac, Mich., Harvey Moss of Malden, Mary and Herb Chapman of South Bend, Ind.. ...

ALLENVILLE -- Eugene "Gene" Thiele, 86, of Allenville died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, at his home. He was born Dec. 22, 1912, at Glennon, son of John and Katie Ann Mabrey Thiele. He and Gertrude Ross were married Jan. 14, 1936, at Marble Hill. He was a farmer most of his life, having also worked for the Little River Drainage District and Farrow's Timber. He was a member of Thiele Gospel Singers and a member of Modern Woodmen...

Charles Richard Ralph, 64, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999. He was born May 31, 1935, in Memphis, Tenn., son of William and Delores Kramer Ralph. He married Patricia Willis on Feb. 9, 1973, in Cape Girardeau. He was a self-employed general contractor in Cape Girardeau and the surrounding area for more than 30 years before moving to Myrtle Beach, S.C., in 1997. He moved back to Cape Girardeau a few months ago...

CHARLESTON -- John Hutson "Buddy" McDermott, 48, of LaCenter, Ky., and formerly of Charleston, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, at his home. He was born Jan. 14, 1951, at Cairo, Ill., son of the late Vernon "Bud" and Barbara Ann Miller McDermott. He and Ginger Gregory were married Dec. 31, 1983...

OSWEGO, Ill. -- Maude Honnard, 90, of Oswego and formerly of Pulaski, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, at the Rush-Copley Hospital at Aurora. She was born June 23, 1909, at Pulaski, daughter of Hallie and Eva Smoot Fitzgerell. She and Warren Honnard were married May 24, 1931...