Stories from Thursday, January 4, 1996

When KRCU began its first-ever membership drive last spring, the response often came with programming suggestions. The three programs added to the station's lineup this week -- "A Prairie Home Companion," "Whad'Ya Know?" and "Marketplace" -- were among those most often mentioned...

The creation of art is only half the equation, Central High School art teacher Judy Barks-Westrich says. "Artwork should be produced but it also should be displayed for other people." Barks-Westrich's sophomore, junior and senior students have been creating art since September. Now the 65 students will offer the public a chance to see what they've done in an exhibition at Gallery 100...

Humorist Garrison Keillor rehearsed for a broadcast. At 5 p.m. Saturday, KRCU listeners will be invited for the first time into the vaguely familiar and gently humorous world created by Garrison Keillor in "A Prairie Home Companion." Almost 2 million listeners tune in weekly to the live radio broadcast from the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minn., or occasionally from a theater somewhere on the road...

This year will be one of travel for the six national Future Farmers of America officers. The team will spend about 300 days of 1996 traveling more than 120,000 miles each across the United States as well as to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Japan...

Cape Girardeau's new school superintendent may already work for the district. The Board of Education decided Wednesday to look internally for candidates, including Dr. Richard Bollwerk and Dr. Dan Tallent, before considering others. Board member Terry Taylor said: "It's no secret: There is a lot of talk in the community about internal people. We have two good candidates in our district."...

When conservation officials announced restrictive boating regulations for the Headwaters Diversion Channel, some fishermen not only were surprised but insulted. "They said we created a problem down there," said William Dunham of Cape Girardeau, who has fished the channel for over 50 years. "Sportsmen have never created a problem on the channel."...

Surprise mingled with frustration for area members of the Missouri House of Representatives after Wednesday's abbreviated first day of the legislation session. Opening day for the House lasted only minutes when Speaker Bob Griffin, D-Cameron, unexpectedly adjourned the chamber without a vote to choose his successor...

As the area dug out Wednesday from the year's first winter storm, forecasters already were calling for more light snow today and Friday. The National Weather Service in St. Louis said light snow is expected over Missouri and Illinois and sub-freezing temperatures will prevent much melting. The forecast called for 4 inches of snow across northern Missouri and 1 to 3 inches in the central and southern parts of the state...

Jan. 4, 1996 Dear Julie, We are a vision in white this week. Communities not far away are wrapped in 8 inches of snow, but ours has no more than an opaque veil. The town is lovely as a bride. It's cold, too, so the snow will linger for at least a few days, and soon we'll grow accustomed to the white glare, even tire of it. What once was magical becomes commonplace. Nothing's changed except us...

I AM directing my message to people over 40 years old. I am 66 years old myself. I am so sick and tired of hearing old people tell young people "Well, I never had that. I never had that privilege. Nothing like that ever happened to me. I was never so privileged." I am so sick of hearing that. ...

T. Glenora Birk, 72, of Jackson died Monday at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born April 14, 1923, in Zalma, daughter of the late Noah and Bitha Gaines Lacey. She married J.W. Hoffman in 1947. He died April 13, 1967. She then married Anton Birk on Nov. 16, 1985. He survives...

PERRYVILLE -- While most people spent New Year's watching televised football games, the 112 members of the Perryville High School Marching Buccaneers played during a halftime show. The band performed with about 2,000 other students during the Florida Gator Bowl Monday in Jacksonville. The group returned to Perryville early Wednesday to a blanket of snow and dismissed classes...

Daughter to Roy and Dana Pohlman Jr. of Friedheim, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:38 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, 1995. Name, Kirsti Emalyn. Weight, 7 pounds 9 ounces. Second daughter. Mrs. Pohlman is the former Dana Mahnken, daughter of Opal Mahnken of Frohna and the late Leonard Mahnken. She is restorative therapy director at Perry Oaks Health Care. Pohlman is the son of Roy and Audrey Pohlman, Perryville Route 2. He is parts manager at Keller Motors...

ALTENBURG -- Lorna W. Rauh Fischer, 85, of Altenburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 1996, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born Feb. 15, 1910, in Altenburg, daughter of Rudolph W. and Anna Marie Versemann Lohmann. She and Martin F. Rauh were married Aug. 17, 1930. He died Oct. 24, 1976. She later married George Fischer April 8, 1978. He died Aug. 15. 1987...

SIKESTON -- Mary Lee Chartrau, 76, of Sikeston died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1996, at her home. She was born Nov. 15, 1919, in Matthews to Albert and Jennie Adcock Gardner. She married Harry Chartrau. He died April 11, 1977. Survivors are a daughter, Harriett Dickerson of Jacksonville, Fla.; a brother, Joe Gardner of Lonoke, Ark.; four sisters, Peggy Tanner and Jane Cantrell, both of Sikeston, Margaret Green of Mason City, Ill., and Barbara Rhoades of Dexter; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild...

ANNA, Ill. -- Gilbert L. Nimmo, 75, of Anna died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1996, at the VA Medical Center in Marion, Ill. He was born Aug. 3, 1920, in Anna to Fred and Murrel Hinkle Nimmo. He married Martha Hileman on Aug. 9, 1941. She preceded him in death on Feb. 28, 1994. He them married Lucille Stewart Shelton on June 19. She survives...

Ruth Landgraf, 82, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1996, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born Dec. 31, 1913, at Pocahontas to Rudolph and Lena Mueller Landgraf. She worked for 30 years for Wagner Electric in St. Louis. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Pocahontas...

Leo Bruening of 1422 Bertling died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1996, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Lorberg Memorial Funeral Chapel in Cape Girardeau.

BERTRAND -- Edna Phillips, 83, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1996, at Miner Nursing Center. She was born March 28, 1912, at Bertrand, daughter of Jesse and Daisy Williams Hurley. She and Joseph Nelson Phillips were married Dec. 28, 1929. He died Jan. 17, 1994...

MARBLE HILL -- Trilla M. Zimmerman, 93, of Sikeston, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 1996, at Sikeston Convalescent Center. She was born July 8, 1902, at Lutesville, daughter of Jesse and Sadie Cole Englehart. She and Bryan M. Zimmerman were married Nov. 10, 1920. He died in April 1966...

PERRYVILLE -- Henry A. "Dick" Schrumpf, 81, of Perryville, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1996, at his home. He was born July 12, 1914, at Old Appleton, son of Henry C. and Rose Zella Ross Schrumpf. He and Agnes E. Karl were married Feb. 15, 1947, in St. Louis...

JACKSON -- Funeral service for Lester Statler of Jackson has been rescheduled for 11 a.m. today at McCombs Funeral Chapel in Jackson. The Rev. Scott Lohse will officiate, with burial in Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m...

SCOTT CITY -- William A. Prass, 78, of Scott City, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 1996, at his home. He was born Jan. 19, 1917, in Mt. Vernon, Ill., son of William and Frances Brush Prass. He and Claire Hoover were married June 9, 1946, at St. Ann. Prass retired as a transportation manager with the U.S. Government. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council 6420...

SIKESTON -- Pauline Dollar Russell, 77, of Peoria, Ill., formerly of St. Louis and Sikeston, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1996, at Methodist Hospital in Peoria. She was born Sept. 27, 1918, at Tuckerman, Ark., daughter of Samuel and Mary Alsup Dollar. While living in St. ...

When government agencies conspire to harass and encumber business, merchants rightfully object. But when the business is illegal drug trade and the merchants are purveyors of misery, burdensome and intrusive government is welcome. Such is the story of the Tactical Narcotics Team of Cape Girardeau County. ...

By developing an honorary doctoral and professional degree program, officials at Southeast Missouri State University have taken an important step toward enhancing the school's stature. The Board of Regents approved the plan at the suggestion of Dr. Bill Atchley, university president...

Travis Clayton hopes the state will learn from mistakes that put a federally funded AIDS-assistance program more than $1 million in the red. Wallace McMullen hopes lawmakers will renew a federal law authorizing the program and its funding before the law expires...

PERRYVILLE -- Students from Perryville's DECA club hope to raise money for muscular dystrophy with a country line dance Saturday at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Perryville. Live music will be provided by Tail Spin and dance lessons will begin at 6 p.m...