Stories from Friday, December 3, 1999

I THINK that one of the people who needs to be noted whenever sports heroes or figures in the area are mentioned is Jess Crawford. He played on Central's team that was undefeated, untied and unscored-on. Then he went on to be second-team All American at Cape State. ...

The Christmas decorating season is upon us and it's time to start dragging all those decorations down from the attic or other hidden storage places. While it's always fun to see what new look can be created, safety should be the number one concern. Aromatic candles fill the house with a multitude of fragrances and their soft glow lends a romantic touch to the holidays. ...

To the editor: It strikes me that many of the protesters at the World Trade Organization meeting in Seattle are of the same stripe as protesters of the last 40 years. While some are no doubt sincere in their feelings against the WTO, many in the group are there just to be protesting. ...

JACKSON -- The Cape Girardeau County Commission says an eight-acre tract of land near South Kingshighway would make a good site for a juvenile justice center, but price could be a stumbling block. The commissioners said the land could cost from $160,000 to $20,000 an acre. The site is owned by the Southeast Missouri University Foundation, and utilities already reach the industrial area along Enterprise Street...

CAIRO, Ill. -- Some teachers, students and even parents are claiming illnesses related to their return to Cairo High School this week. Classes resumed at the high school after a hiatus of more than two months. Superintendent Dr. Robert Isom said Thursday some students and teachers are still reporting health problems, despite clean reports from public health and environmental specialists. ...

The 31-foot sailboat, "Phoenix," has been home to a German couple for more than three years. Pete and Ute Claussen plan to spend a total of seven years sailing around the globe. The deck was loaded Thursday with cruising gear and the mast stepped for low bridges...

In her letter, Karen wrote: "Although it might not benefit you, we have listed 50 acres of prime ground close to the new Super Wal-Mart in Perryville, with plans already set up for a golf course and residential housing. "With Perryville growing the way it is, it would be a very good investment for someone who would want to take advantage of this opportunity."Included with the letter was some information about the 50 acres in question plus an honest-to-goodness drawing of a par-3 golf course on a 15-to-16-acre tract. ...

Moviegoers can see "Star Wars 1: The Phantom Menace" again and do a good deed for the Salvation Army through promotions sponsored by Wehrenberg Theatres this weekend."Star Wars 1: The Phantom Menace" will begin a one-week run at Cape West Cine today. During the week, 100 percent of the ticket sales from the movie will be donated to the Salvation Army. There will be daily matinee showings of the film in addition to nighttime showings...

Two bands alternating sets will provide continuous music for the gala Y2K Eve Party that will be held Dec. 31 at the Show Me Center. Atlantic Express from Kansas City and Cape Girardeau's own Jerry Ford Orchestra will provide dinner and dance music throughout the evening for the New Year's Eve gala, said David Ross, director of the Show Me Center and a member of the Y2K Eve Committee. ...

PERRYVILLE -- Instead of serving one 20-year prison sentence for multiple felony crimes, a Hillsboro man now faces six criminal charges of 10 to 30 years in prison, the Cape Girardeau County prosecutor's office said. Michael Louis Marshall, 45, was found guilty by a Circuit Court jury on Wednesday for holding up a cashier in 1998 at the Pizza Haus in Fruitland, said Ian Sutherland, assistant county prosecutor. ...

EAST CAPE GIRARDEAU, Ill. -- Home and business owners will be lighting up for the holiday season in the village of East Cape Girardeau. East Cape Girardeau has been beautifully decorated for the Christmas holidays during the past few years, said Carolyn Thomas, village clerk. A year ago, the village conducted its first annual Christmas decorating contest...

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- It's not that Southeast Missouri State University men's basketball coach Gary Garner didn't think his relatively inexperienced and shorthanded Indians could go on the road and win their Ohio Valley Conference opener. But Garner was apprehensive about Thursday night's game against Tennessee Tech. He expected a dogfight. If the Indians were to win, he figured they would have to squeeze out a narrow decision...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif -- What appeared to be a quiet exit to a great Southeast volleyball season Thursday night, turned into a thrilling, but excruciating loss to Loyola Marymount in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. After Loyola defeated Southeast Missouri handily in the first two sets 15-8, 15-6, Southeast rallied for 15-11, 15-5 victories. In the final and deciding match which featured rally scoring, Southeast, which had a match point, fell 20-18...

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- A strong surge by Tennessee Tech to start the second half was enough to doom Southeast Missouri State University's women's basketball team Thursday night. The Golden Eaglettes, trailing by two at halftime, scored the first seven points of the second half to take control and later held off the Otahkians for a 65-61 victory in the Ohio Valley Conference opener for both squads...

ANNA, Ill. -- Virgie M. Fuller, 93, of Anna died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at Union County Hospital. She was born Nov. 16, 1906, in Piggott, Ark., daughter of George C. and Bell Goodman Verble. She and Robart F. Fuller were married Oct. 18, 1927, in Anna. He died Nov. 26, 1980...

DELTA -- Verlan "Bud" Hendrickson, 72, of Delta died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. He was born Sept. 29, 1927, in Randles, son of Oscar Earl and Ruby Ann Johnson Hendrickson. He was a retired fence installer for Kennedy Fence Co. in St. Louis. He moved to Delta within the last year...

ANNA, Ill. -- Freda Irene Craft, 89, of Anna, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born Sept. 6, 1910, in Jonesboro, daughter of Oliver and Elsie Keller Dillow. She married Cecil Craft Nov. 28, 1926, in Jonesboro. He died in 1971...

Three men were arrested in a police drug surveillance operation on Wednesday. Officers were conducting observations in the 400 block south of Ellis Street Wednesday morning when two men were seen walking, Cpl. Kevin Orr said. When police got out of their car to approach the men, they ran in opposite directions. After short chases, both men were arrested, Orr said...

KARNAK, Ill. -- Betty Miles Thomas, 71, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at Magnolia Manor Care Center in Metropolis.She was born Sept. 9, 1928, in Karnak, daughter of Daniel and Blance Neimeyer Thomas.She was a member of Karnak Pentecostal Church.She was preceded in death by a brother.Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Cypress Masonic Cemetery in Cypress, with Rev. Tom Snell officiating. Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...

BURFORDVILLE -- Noah Hopkins, 89, of Burfordville, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, at home. He was born May 9, 1910, at Millersville, son of Joel T. and Sarah Ida Barks Hopkins. He married Sarah Beulah Dockins June 29, 1929. She died Nov. 3, 1997. He had farmed all his life in the Burfordville community. ...

PERRYVILLE -- Adelaide E. Lottes of Perryville, 82, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at Perry County Nursing Home. She was born Aug. 6, 1917, daughter of Frank X. and Theresa Heiserer Siebert, in Ste. Genevieve. She married Joseph V. Lottes Sr., Oct. 1, 1939. He died Dec. 17, 1985...

JACKSON -- Stanley W. Jones, 67, of Jackson, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Feb. 11, 1932, at Millersville, son of Purve M. and Myrtle E. Biffle Jones. He married Verna Petzoldt Feb. 3, 1952, in Jackson. She survives...

PORTAGEVILLE -- Vincent Henry Recker, 87, of Portageville died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at his home. He was born Aug. 31, 1912, in Portageville, son of August "Gus" and Francis Recker. He and Ruth Clover Branham were married in 1934. Recker was a member of St. Eustachius Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus...

Sharon J. Rinck, 75, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, at Southeast Missouri Hospital.She was born July 18, 1924, daughter of Walter Rinck.Graveside service will be today at Fairmount Cemetery with the Rev. John Ferguson officiating.Ford and Sons Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements...

Mr. James Patrick "Pat" McCarty, age 71 passed away at his home Thursday, Nov. 25, 1999. Mr. McCarty was born July 20, 1928 in Marion, Ill., the son of the late LaFayette and Nettie Lucille (Rendelman) McCarty. He is survived by his wife, the former Donna (Dennis) McCarty whom he married Sept. 8, 1983...

Funeral for Esther Anna Blumenberg of Cape Girardeau will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home. The Rev. Lee Cullen will officiate. Burial will be in Cape County Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home after 9 a.m. Saturday...

HOUSTON -- James William Minton, 65, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, in Houston, Texas. Born Feb. 9, 1934, in Cape Girardeau, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Minton. Minton graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 1955. He worked for Conoco for many years before becoming self-employed in the direct-mail sales industry. He retired in 1998...

ANNA, Ill. -- Albert Lee Bohannon, 84, of Anna died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at the Illinois Veterans Care Center in Anna. He was born Sept. 17, 1915, in Benton, Ky., son of Roy Lee and Vera Butler Bohannon. He married Geneva Mowell on Jan. 23, 1937, in Royalton, Ill...