Stories from Saturday, November 13, 1993

After years of performing eye surgeries for patients, Dr. Richard Kies decided to become a patient himself. In July, Kies, a Cape Girardeau ophthalmologist, underwent radial keratotomy surgery to correct his own nearsightedness. Over the summer, Kies was involved in a fellowship with Dr. Charles Casebeer, a leader in radial keratotomy surgery. Kies' experience convinced him to have the procedure done...

Health-care reform attempts to correct a variety of problems that have developed from market forces at work in the country, said a university economist. "If health-care markets worked perfectly, then every economist would conclude that there is no role for the government in health care. Unfortunately health-care markets do not work very well," said Timothy D. McBride, assistant professor of economics, public policy and gerontology at the University of Missouri-St. Louis...

The American Red Cross and the Cape Girardeau Naval Reserve are sponsoring a blood drive Nov. 21 from 8-11:30 a.m. in the Reserve Center Drill Hall, 2530 Marie Louise Lane. To be eligible to give blood in Missouri, potential donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, be at least 17 years old and be in good health. Donors should bring their driver's license for identification...

Steve Brown, an audiologist in Cape Girardeau since 1983, has been appointed to serve as a member of the Advisory Commission for the Missouri State Board of Healing Arts. The advisory commission is responsible for the licensing and regulation of speech-language pathologists and clinical audiologists through the state...

Three deer -- a doe and two fawns -- were struck by a vehicle recently at Kingshighway and Mount Auburn Road. Two more deer have been struck in separate accidents -- one at Kingshighway and Southern Expressway, another at Interstate 55 and Kingshighway. Another was struck at Interstate 55 and Hopper Road...

The North American Free Trade Agreement will greatly open up export markets for the United States, expand the nation's economy, and be a step toward developing a tremendous advantage over Asia in accessing Latin American markets, U.S. Rep. Bill Emerson said Friday...

JACKSON -- The St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway Company's Jackson depot has a new look -- outside and inside -- that will take you on a journey back in time. The tourist railroad depot is located at the intersection of Highway 61-34 and Highway 25 in Jackson...

When the "American Dream" failed Phil Downer and he wasn't sure where to turn, a friend stepped in to guide him toward a different goal. Downer is now president of the Christian Business Men's Comittee of America, a 60-year-old ministry of business and professional men in 49 states helping other men work for success in their families...

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Clint Black has canceled his scheduled appearance tonight at Southern Illinois University Arena. Black, stricken with a respiratory infection, was ordered by his physician to cancel the 8 p.m. appearance. The country superstar's Black & Wy Tour co-star, Wynonna, will perform as scheduled along with Jason D. Williams...

CHARLESTON -- Randy "Gail" Sperino, 34, of Charleston, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1993, in Granite City, Ill. She was born Feb. 1, 1959, in Granite City, daughter of James and Mildred Geraldine Jones Black. Survivors include a son, James Sperino, a daughter, Shelly Sperino, both of state of California; her father of Granite City; two brothers, David Black of Charleston, Glenn Black of Granite City; four sisters, Darlene Eaton of Ferguson, Sharry Todd and Ruth Ely of Granite City, and Paula Adams of Charleston.. ...

Southeast Missouri State University officials have scrapped plans to close Towers North by Jan. 10 for renovation work after a majority of students in the residence hall voted against it. Many students had said they opposed moving to other residence halls in the middle of the school year and breaking up what they viewed as their "community."...

TAMMS, Ill. -- Aletha Edwards, 86, formerly of Tamms, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1993, at Branson, Mo. She was a member of E and R United Church of Christ and Happy Hour Senior Citizens. Survivors include two sons, Rev. Robert Edwards of Springfield, Mo., Harrison Edwards of Licking, Mo.; three daughters, Louise Seay and Judi Wilson of St. ...

PERRYVILLE -- Funeral mass for Nora Elizabeth Martin of Perryville will be held at 10 a.m. today at St. Vincent's Catholic Church. The Rev. J. Edward Wilson will officiate, with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Friends may call at Miller Family Funeral Home from 6:30-9:50 a.m. today...

ADVANCE -- Avery A. Jackson, 73, of Advance, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1993, at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. He was born Oct. 2, 1920, at Gipsy, son of Andrew James and Minnie Lou Gilliland Jackson. He and Edna Young were married Dec. 24, 1940, at Marble Hill...

SIKESTON -- Herbert Arvil Edwards, 78, of Sikeston, died Friday, Nov. 12, 1993, at Miner Nursing Center. He was born March 31, 1915, in Eddyville, Ky., son of William Patten and Belle Sawyers Edwards. He and Ruby Lee Holmes were married Dec. 10, 1938, at Oran. She died Jan. 31, 1959. He then married Rosetta Butler in 1968, who died in March 1976...

Daniel P. Strack, 81, 1535 Kingsbury, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1993, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Ill. He was born Oct. 20, 1912, at Benton, son of Phillip and Caroline Weber Strack. He first married Elouise Harmon, who died in 1967. He later married Pearl Stout...

SIKESTON -- Dock Bradford Havener, 88, of Sikeston, died Friday, Nov. 12, 1993, at Sikeston Health Care. He was born Feb. 16, 1905, in Johnson County, Ark., son of Andy and Fannie Shane Havener. He and Connie Miller were married Feb. 18, 1928, in Hartman, Ark...

Some people come and go without much notice from the hurried world. Others leave a lasting mark. The latter will be the legacy of Robert Hendrix, who for 21-plus years led Cape Girardeau's Chamber of Commerce. He retires Nov. 19 as president and chief executive officer. Tonight, chamber members will wish Hendrix well with a "roast" at the Show Me Center. Several hundred are expected to attend, an indicator of the many friends Hendrix has made over the years...

The ninth annual Southeast Missouri Historical Conference will focus on the Kennedy assassination. It will be held in the University Center Ballroom at 7 p.m. on Nov. 22, the 30th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas...