Stories from Thursday, November 19, 1998

Saturday night at 7, Paul and Win Grace along with folk singer Sally Rogers will be the guests on the locally-produced KRCU-FM show "Your Folk Connection." The station is at 90.9 on the dial. Rogers, an old friend of the Graces who lives in Connecticut, happens to be appearing at a community concert this weekend in Malden...

The Scott City High School basketball teams will sponsor a fish and chicken dinner and scrimmage games Friday from 4 to 8:30 p.m. The meal will be served in the school cafeteria, and tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for students. Carryout meals are $6. Tickets for the scrimmage are $2...

Seven volunteers with Southeast Hospice, a service of Southeast Missouri Hospital, were honored for their service to the program at the annual Southeast Hospice Awards Banquet Wednesday. The event was held in conjunction with National Hospice Month...

Park the car, grab your shopping list and prepare to be dazzled by a wondrous display of hand-crafted items. It's time for the region's annual weekend binge of arts and crafts, with more than ??? crafters at six different locations. Though the arts and crafts fairs have different sponsors, taken all together they represent one of the largest indoor craft fairs in the U.S...

When they perform for children, Paul and Win Grace's mission is make them realize how much fun playing music is. They distribute spoons, teach the children to dance and invite them to sing along. The idea is new for many of them. "The current culture has reinforced a passive attitude toward music," Win says...

PATTON -- Another school district in Southeast Missouri is in search of a superintendent, bringing the total to four. Jerry Deardorff, superintendent at Meadow Heights, announced his retirement Monday night. It becomes effective June 30. Deardorff has been superintendent in the Bollinger County district for three years...

In October, legal notices announced the sale of four houses owned by Community Sweat Equity Housing Corp., a not-for-profit organization designed to help low- to moderate-income families purchase homes in Cape Girardeau. The announced public auction, prompted by foreclosure on the properties, brought the total to 10 homes the organization was in danger of losing since its incorporation in 1993...

It is time for home and business owners to start lighting up for the holiday season. Time is getting short, says Laura Sparkman, a spokesperson for the annual Holiday of Lights contest. "We'll be judging the lights in early December," she said. The Holiday of Lights program is sponsored by the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee. ...

Jordan Young downed a cold drink and took a break between lawns Wednesday morning. He and other fifth-grade students from Trinity Lutheran School had little time to spare: They were scheduled to rake leaves at seven homes in one day. "We're raking leaves for elderly people," Young explained, enjoying a cookie from a grateful great-grandmother whose leaves were raked in a flurry of fifth-grade activity...

Copyright 1998 Southeast Missourian It began as what most people considered a noble idea: an opportunity for families of low and moderate incomes in Cape Girardeau to buy homes of their own, investing not only their money but also their hard work. Sweat equity, it was called...

A fourth major department store could be coming to West Park Mall. Westfield Corporation Inc., the Australia-based company which recently acquired the mall, plans to build a two-level, 126,000-square-foot building for the new store. The addition would be at the main entrance on the mall's north side...

Nov. 19, 1998 Dear Ken, As I sit at my desk in our bedroom, the panorama includes a clock whose face depicts a golf course green, a framed note from Herb Caen of the San Francisco Chronicle, and a lamp in the shape of a dancing Pan-ish character that reminded DC of me...

Southeast Missouri State University provost Dr. Charles Kupchella is a finalist for chancellor of the University of Michigan campus at Flint. Kupchella was the last of five finalists to be interviewed by the school's search committee. He visited the campus Monday and Tuesday, said Donna Ullrich, a spokeswoman for the Michigan school...

Even though the autumn foliage is beginning to fade now, there are still bright splashes of leafy color to be found in the trees and shrubs in our area. Situated as it is between two massive forest areas -- the Missouri Ozarks to the west and the Shawnee National Forest that covers much of Southern Illinois to the east --- Cape Girardeau has its share of trees. This urban forest will get more attention in the future with the formation recently of the city's first tree board...

The recent announcement that Rick Murray will be leaving his city post as director of inspection services to take a similar post in Fulton comes at a time when builders, developers and others who must rely on city permits have voiced their frustrations in dealing with City Hall...

To the editor: Who said it? "Yes, the president should resign. He has lied to the American people time after time and again betrayed their trust. He is no longer an effective leader. Since he has admitted guilt, there is no reason to put the American people through an impeachment. He will serve absolutely no purpose in finishing out his term. The only possible solution if for the president to save some dignity and resign."...

To the editor: Our Founding Fathers did a remarkable job of setting up a set of rules and guidelines for organizing the government of our country. Since then, as our world has changed, there have been amendments to our Constitution that either clarify or change the original document. ...

The assassination of President Kennedy wasn't the work of a lone gunman, but at least two killers, conclude two local scholars of the assassination. The scholars are Steve Richardet, a civics teacher in the Cape Girardeau School District, and Dr. J. Christopher Schnell, a Southeast Missouri State University history professor. Both have spent years researching the assassination...

The City Council authorized the sale of $25.5 million in waterworks system revenue bonds Wednesday to fund improvements to the city's water system. The bonds are to be issued through the State Revolving Fund Program, which provides a subsidized interest rate...

We had a disappointing 49-47 loss at Bradley Tuesday night after opening the season with a 78-35 win over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville. The Bradley game could have been a great win for us, but the final shot didn't fall and we have to live with a loss to a tradition-rich team on its home floor...

A man with 27 years of experience in athletic administration -- along with a coaching background -- rounds out the two finalists for the position of athletic director at Southeast Missouri State University. Dr. Terry Wanless, the director of intercollegiate athletics at the University of North Dakota, was on the Southeast campus Wednesday to meet with coaches, administrators and the media...

Southeast Missouri State University volleyball player Jackie Derwort has been named to the GTE Academic All-District VII first team that was announced Wednesday. Derwort has a 3.85 grade-point average in elementary education. By being a member of the all-district team, Derwort now becomes a candidate for Academic All-American honors...

Dusty Cattoor School: St. Vincent Sport: football Coach: Paul Sauer This season: Cattoor, a 5-foot-10, 164-pound senior, has six interceptions and a fumble recovery from his free safety position. He's among the team's top six tacklers on defense. He's also a starting wide receiver for the Indians...

Games to decide the Ohio Valley Conference football championship simply don't get much better than what took place last Saturday in Murray, Ky. Leon Murray passed for an OVC-record 491 yards and four touchdowns and caught a pass for another score as Tennessee State defeated Murray State 46-44 to win the OVC title...

McBRIDE -- Richard A. Wingerter, 61, of McBride died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1998, at Perry County Memorial Hospital. He was born Dec. 6, 1936, at Claryville, son of William J. and Mildred Dallas Wingerter. Wingerter was a crain operator with Illinois Sand Co. in Chester for 35 years...

PERRYVILLE -- Lawrence M. Glastetter, 56, of St. Charles, formerly of Perryville, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 1998, at St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles. He was born Nov. 21, 1941, at Kelso, son of Zeno and Lenora Warren Glastetter. Glastetter had been a sheet metal worker at Sabreliner and McDonnell Douglas...

ADVANCE -- Dora Pearl Ladd, 98, of Kirkwood and formerly of rural Advance died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1998, at the Des Peres Health and Rehabilitation Center in Des Peres. She was born May 20, 1900, in Dongola, the daughter of Joel Madison Crites and Christina Killian Crites. She married William L. Ladd May 14, 1920, in Lutesville. He died April 7, 1950...

SIKESTON -- Phines R. Harrell, 86, of Sikeston and formerly of Mississippi County died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1998, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. He was born March 27, 1912, in Mayfield, Ky., the son of Alfred "Bud" and Jennie Ann Lathum Harrell. He married Ellen N. Bailey Sept. 3, 1932...

Dr. Edwin C. Brasington, 77, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1998 in Cape Girardeau, MO.He was born March 3, 1921 in Bennettsville, S.C., son of Charles and Gladys Brasington. He and Ricki Holden were married Sept. 1, 1945 in Binghamton, N.Y.A graduate of Columbia Seminary in Decatur, GA he did his graduate work at Union Seminary in Richmond, VA. ...

Elmer Joseph Eftink, 72, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1998, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was born April 11, 1926, at Laflin, son of John H. and Barbara Horrell Eftink. He and Virginia Boos were married Jan. 24, 1952, in Cape Girardeau...

SCOTT CITY -- Alvin Franklin Busher, 55, of Scott City died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1998, at his home. He was born March 2, 1943, in Cape Girardeau, son of Frank W. and Mattie Marie Gore Busher. He and Betty Noel were married Jan. 29, 1979, in Scott City...

Jerry H. Whitener, age 57, of Newburgh, IN, died Thursday, November 12, at 5:55 p.m. at Welborn Baptist Hospital, Evansville, IN. Formerly of Tulsa, OK, Little Rock, AR, and Knoxville, TN Mr. Whitener had a forty year career in broadcasting. His career began as a rock and roll disc jockey in Knoxville, TN, and culminated by being a General Manager/Vice President at KLRT/KASN in Little Rock, and most recently at WTVW in Evansville, IN. ...

APPLE CREEK -- William Charles "Bill" Buchheit, 69, of Apple Creek died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1998, at his home. He was born Oct. 9, 1929, at Old Appleton, son of Leo M. and Anna W. Ponder Buchheit. He and Clara Marie Winschel were married Nov. 25, 1954, in Apple Creek...

SIKESTON -- Lindell M. McCoy, 57, of Sikeston died Monday, Nov. 16, 1998, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. He was born Nov. 7, 1941, in Sikeston, son of Monroe Gaston and Lillian Helen Goins McCoy. He and Linda Faye Wood were married June 10, 1960, in Sikeston...

ANNA, Ill. -- Gilman Parker, 76, of Anna died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1998, at Jackson County Nursing Home in Murphysboro. Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home in Anna is in charge of arrangements.

EAST PRAIRIE -- Graveside service for Gage M. Aters, 10 days, will be held at 3:30 p.m. today at East Prairie Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. George White will officiate. Friends may call at Shelby Funeral Home in East Prairie after 1 p.m. The infant died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1998, at Children's Hospital in St. Louis...

Daughter to Dru and Nikki Reeves of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:39 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998. Name, Makenzie Margaret. Weight, 6 pounds 9 ounces. First child. Mrs. Reeves is the former Nikki DePeder, daughter of Andy and Mary DePeder of Cape Girardeau. She is a medical assistant. Reeves is the son of Glenn and Rhoda Reeves of Cape Girardeau. He is a production manager...

PERRYVILLE -- Leroy Edward Welty, 76, of Perryville died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1998, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. He was born Dec. 23, 1921, in Perry County, son of Lawrence E. and Bernetta Smith Welty. He and Ruby Ann Weibrecht were married May 13, 1942, at Perryville...