Stories from Friday, July 17, 1998

To the editor: In Planned Parenthood vs. Casey and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 1992, the Supreme Court ruled that to promote the state's interest in potential life throughout pregnancy, the state may take measures to ensure that a woman's choice is informed. ...

Let's face it: Cape Girardeau happens to be located in a disaster-prone area. There is the potential of flooding, not just from the mighty Mississippi River, but from drainage creeks that slice through the town. There is the potential of tornadoes, thanks to being geographically situated where weather conditions are frequently ripe for destructive storms. ...

I LIVE out in the country, and there is a problem in Cape Girardeau with people dumping their unwanted pets out in the country for other people to have to take care of and feed. It would be much nicer if people would just take their unwanted animals to the Humane Society instead of dumping them off on society to take care of...

Summer is a time for enjoying the outdoors, and, as with most good things, there is a downside to venturing outside: insect bites. There is an increase in insect bites during the warmer months, and this is certainly true of mosquito and tick bites. Not only do mosquito and tick bites provide a nuisance, but also a risk of disease...

To the editor: I have become so concerned over the deterioration of parts of Cape Girardeau that I feel compelled to alert our community to the present deterioration of yet another area. I have lived in Cape Girardeau all my adult life. I have watched the southern part of Cape Girardeau deteriorate with a heavy heart. ...

Beyond the obvious measurement -- dollars -- the good done by caring community members who see the value of making significant investments in the institutions that are so vital to the community is immeasurable. Such is the case of Otto and Della Seabaugh, who plan to donate more than $1 million to Southeast Missouri State University for the planned technology building. In turn, SEMO will name the building after them...

To the editor: I have noticed Steve Mosley's interest in UFOs and aliens. One must wonder why Steve has taken the time to write two letters concerning this issue. Knowing that his wife may send him to another planet for getting back in the letter-writing mode, this must be a subject close to Steve's heart or something similar...

As our children grow and develop so do their brains and the remainder of their nervous systems. This development is exceedingly complex and the nervous system is especially sensitive during this time. If it is exposed to adverse elements during development it may be permanently harmed...

To the editor: Libertarians are encouraged by the government's own auditors. The General Accounting Office says government could cut $350 billion from the budget by eliminating program duplication, minimizing waste and fraud and implementing more careful results-based management. This savings could come about without reducing the current level of government services. The savings of $350 billion would reduce the need for income taxes by over 50 percent...

Members of Cape Girardeau's Historic Preservation Commission are looking forward to Philip Thomason's report. Thomason, a historic preservationist hired to carry out a preservation master plan for the city, will give the commission an update on his findings Wednesday night...

Cape Girardeau School District students and teachers will see and feel a difference when classes begin next month. A $14 million bond issue and 69-cent tax increase approved by voters in April 1997 set in motion a two-phase master plan for construction of two school buildings and renovations to seven other buildings...

PADUCAH, Ky. -- Installation of new computers and a high-speed communication system at the National Weather Service station in Paducah this week will cut the time it takes to issue a warning by more than half and will enable the office to provide forecasts for the first time...

Those visiting Ukrainians didn't seem to have any trouble understanding each other. Why does it sound like Greek to me? For about an hour at this week's meeting of the Cape Girardeau Rotary Club, it was like being at the United Nations. A group of visiting Ukrainians -- three tables' worth -- were visiting. ...

The Salvation Army, 701 Good Hope, will be serving "Meals with Friends" July 27-31. Serving time is 4:30 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and everyone is welcome. There is no charge for meals. The menu includes: Monday -- Tacos or taco salad, refried beans, tortilla chips, salsa and cake...

After shooting a 6-under-par 65 on Wednesday to hold a one-stroke lead entering the second day of the 20th annual Lassie's Classic Scramble, Diane Fowler and Harriette Myers, both of New Madrid, knew they had to improve on that score for Thursday's final round at the Cape Girardeau Country Club...

Daughter to Kevin Irving and Teresa Kay Connell of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:14 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 1998. Name, August Kristian. Weight, 7 pounds 2 ounces. Second daughter. Mrs. Connell is the former Teresa Hampton, daughter of Louis and Madelyn Hampton of Farmington. She is graphics editor at the Southeast Missourian Newspaper. Connell is the son of John and Suzanne Connell of Mounds, Ill. He is employed at Braswell...

CHAFFEE -- Thelma Montgomery, 86, of Chaffee died Wednesday, July 15, 1998, at her home. She was born Feb. 7, 1912, in Tuckerman, Ark., daughter of Pleasant Howell and Theresa Goatcher Bowden. She and Troy E. Montgomery were married May 3, 1933. He died Dec. 8, 1991...