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Voter turnout OEtstandin MiiJlsev: ment of Revenue to notify that agency of the passage of the two quarter-cent tales tax proposals. He said by getting the certification to Jefferson City as quickly as possible, the department will have the accessary steps complrtfd to allow collection of those taxes to begin Octl. Revenue from one tax will be used to finance construction of a new county uL It will be collected for just six yean, The revenue from the other special tax will be used id enhance operations of the Sheriff's Department. By Leroy Sigmaa Dally JouteaI Start Writer Despite what be considered foul weather for in election day. County Clerk Arthur Hulsey said (he turnout of 323 percent of the regisiered voters Tuesday was outstanding.

The most common problem that appeared through the day were conflicting aAlrrAsrs that were the result of the new street address system implemented with the 9-1-1 emergency telephone system. Hulsey said the problem was not serious, but did pop up several times at different polling places. There were a few legitimate cases in which voters had moved without reporting their change of address and they were denied the opportunity to vote because they had bat complied with the applicable state law. Hulsey said official certification of Tuesday's election results should be in the mail today to the appropriate municipal, school and state officials. The vote totals provided Tuesday night "are official." Hulsey said.

Using the punch card voting system. Hulsey and his staff are able to do a canvass of the election results at the same session as wfcea fee votes are counted. Before to preset syseta was adopted, certification of the results ofien look several day. Hulry said mere was no trouble at all with the computerized counting equipment, something he said points to how well the elections of-ficials at the 28 polling places handled the punch card ballots. It does not take much mishandling to create problems with a precinct's count, but Hulsey indicaird the officials did an outstanding job of protecting theballou.

While there were several close contests, Hulsey said he has had not requests for recounts and does not thiAk a recount would change soy of the kxal resula. With computerized counting of the ballots, Hulsey taid, there is usually no change in the final totals when a recount is conducted. Without taking a dose look at the results in each race on Tuesday's ballots, Hulsey said he could recall only one that might qualify for an automatic recount by having a plurality of less than one percent of the votes cast in the race. One of the certifications Hulsey 's office must make is so the Depart Normally the April election attract only about 15 to 20 percent of those registered, the county's chief election official said. The final tally Tuesday night showed 8,608 voters went to the-pollj in an election that Hulsey said involved "very few problems" and they were all minor." "We did not refuse anybody the right to vote over the 9-1-1 address issue so long is they had not actually moved." Hulsey said.

1 think we have things worked out so that situation can be corrected by the nut election." City following the election returns at the courthouse. think the voters in Bonne Terre are ready for a change," Howell said. The councilman elect said he wants to concentrate his efforts on the city's roads and improve city hall's accountability with residents. Voter turn out in! Bonne Terre was high, 50.36 percent. Bonne Terre's turn out was the highest in St.

Francois County's 28 precincts. There were 831 ballots cast out of the city 's 1 ,650 registered voters. race for two open seats. The two seats went to Steve Foshee with 137 votes and Ron S. Wigger who had 78 votes.

Jerry Wood pulled 19 votes. Foshee. was the incumbent having been appointed to that position last year. In Ward David Mull won the post over Julian. (Gene) Bray by 67 to 33 percentage margin.

Mull pulled 166 votes and Bray had 82. They were running for the seal currently held by Stan LaPlant who chose not to run. Voters approved a franchise agreement with Union Electric 647 tol27. of the votes or 42 percent Ann Walker, who ran unopposed, wiQ hail as the new city collector in Farmington. She garnered 1,417 votes.

Barb Carter, the former city collector, did not file for re-election. Desloge Some 35 percent of the registered voters in Desloge went to the polls in Tuesday vote to name members of the city's Board of Aldermen. In Ward I there were no races as Neil Meredith and Pat Odgers both ran uncontested. Meredith pulled 147 votes, and Odgers. had 191 votes.

Bom are incumbents. In Ward II there was a three way posed and was re-elected to his Ward II seat with 363 votes. In Ward HI the race was between incumbent Kevin Berry, Kelly Thompson and David O. Edwards with Berry the winner. Berry garnered 197 votes or 46 percent of the ballots cast; Thompson received 160 or 38 percent of the votes; and Edwards saw 70 votes equal to 16 percent of those cast Another race occurred in Ward IV between the incumbent, WiHard Dalton, and Paul Teppy Pinkston.

Dalton won the race receiving 278 or 58 percent of the total ballots cast in that ward while Pinkston saw 202 cum had 13. There was higher turnout in this race with some 43 percent of the voters going to the polls. In Ward II Donald E. Lichtenberg won the seat with a 25 to 18 win over Don Wheelis. Here 42 percent of the voters went to the polls.

In Ward HI some 30 percent of the voters went to the polls and chose Roy. E. Rosamond over Terry Estes by a 42 to 14 margin. The percentage was 75 to 25 in the race. Leadingtoa There were no contested races in Leadington as Glen wood Hargjss was elected to the Ward One post and Debbie Matthews to the Ward Two post by voters on Tuesday.

Hargiss had 19 votes and Matthews had 18 votes. About 41 percent voters went to the polls. Farmington Four Farmington City Council-men were up for re-election in Wards III and IV. Each incumbent was re-elected to his position. Ward I Councilman Jim Kellogg ran unopposed and received 344 of the votes.

Bill Cleve also ran unop (CaattMie4 ft-oa pat January. Ward won over to John. J. Smith by a 99 to 49 vote margin. East Ward Alderman Rick Barnes was running unopposed for re-election.

Bonne Terre Bob Howell won a three-year term seat on the Bonne Terre City Council with a 96-vote margin over incumbent Danny House. Of the five candidates. Howell secured 333 votes, 43.59 percent, while House trailed with 237 votes, or 31.02 percent of the vote. The other three candidates and their vote total are: Bill Fishcer, 99 votes; Zeno L. Carrow, 51; and Butch Halter 44.

Howell held a very strong lead in both Bonne Terre precincts. In Bonne Terre One and Three Howell received 170 votes and 163 votes in Two and Four. House managed to secure 101 votes in Bonne Terre One and Three and 136 votes in Two and Four. "It was a lot of hard work, there were a lot of people who got out there and helped me," Howell said Blackmun to retire at end of term rectional center will be built to meet National Institute of Justice standards for housing prisoners-and meet American Disabilities Act regulations. The only other county issue on the ballot was the Board of Directors for the County Ambulance District''.

Ambulance District A veteran member of the County Ambulance District Board of Directors won re-election in the only contested race in that election. Glen Roux of Park Hills, a director since the district was formed nearly 20 years ago, received 721 votes while his opponent, Russ D. Kester, got 389 votes in the District 5 race. In the second district, JD. Hodge of Desloge was unopposed for reelection to the board.

467 of the ballots cast Michael Doty received 342 votes. Central R-3 School District There were no races fee the board in the Central R-3 School District, with two incumbent seeking re-election unopposed. Bob Sechrest Jr. picked up 955 votes while Steve Kelly got 874, votes. Jail (Continued ttta page 1) dently they're willing to pay for k.

It sends out a message to criminals the people of St Francois County aren't going to tolerate it," Bullock said. Bullock said Tuesday evening he would like to begin construction on the new facility "tomorrow." He said he will begin getting in touch with contracting and architectural firms as soon as possible. "We're going to borrow money against next year's tax revenues and get this thing started and off the ground," Bullock said. The county plans to build the new county jail on 4.6 acres of land now held by the Department of Mental Health. A structure on the site, known as the "old dairy bam," will serve as the administrative wing of the facility while prisoners will be School (CooOnued Stobi pat 1) Bill Skaggs, Jr.

saw 195 votes or 15 percent; Stanley Jackson received 14 percent of the vote or 193 of the ballots cast; Carol Baker garnered 187 votes or 14 percent; Dan Smith saw 125 votes equal to 10 percent of the vote; and 49 votes went to Glenn Meador which was about 4 percent of the total ballots cast Riverboat WASHINGTON (AP) Justice Harry A. Blackmun, a liberal anchor of the Supreme Court and author of the landmark Roe vs. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide, announced today that he will retire at the end of the current term. JX the court, its work and its relationships," Blackmun said. "But I kave it in good hands." At a White House announcement.

President Clinton saluted Blackmun as a judge of "majesty and reason, with scholarship and grace" who defied all political labels. In stepping down from the court, Clinton said Blackmun will "step up into our history." Blackmun thanked the president and said it has "been a great privilege" to serve 34 years as a federal judge, 24 of them on the Fire marshal to investigate van fire Iron Mountain Lake In a three way race for mayor in Iron Mountain Lake Eugene Henson pulled 70 percent of the vote and won a two year post Henson's 127 votes topped Robert G. Becker with 47 votes and Larry Goodman with seven votes. There were 189 votes cast for a voter turnout of 38 percent In Ward I the voters chose John Rodney for the two year term by 79 to 21 percent over Robert R. Nic-cura.

Rodney had 50 votes and Nic- highest court "It's been a great ride and I am indebted to the nation and Mr. President to you and all your predecessors for putting up with me." Blackmun said it was hard to step aside, but "it is time." Blackmifn's 7 retirement gives" Clinton his second chance to name a justice to the high court He promised a nominee "of genuine stature" and reminded reporters of his campaign statements, including a promise to name abortion rights supporters to the court Clinton had little else to say about his search, saying "this should be Justice Blackmun's day." Citing the delicate balance of the court and Blackmun's distinguished record, Clinton said, "the shoes are large." four counts of forgery and two grand jury indictments charging him with four counts forgery and one count leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident county war- -rant alleges Weedfnah forged check-s, totaling more than $132 to area convenience stores. He is being held on $43,500. a Farmington police arrested a 35-year-old woman early this morning for being in possession of stolen property. A Russian made 9 mil- limeter semi-automatic pistol was apparently found in the Farmington woman's possession.

The woman was arrested at 3:42 ajn. today. She has been released on $7,500 bond. a Bonne Terre police arrested a 32-year-old man Tuesday on charges of third-degree assault and adult abuse-assault The man was arrested -at 2:40 p.m. and has been released on $3,000 bond.

a Richard D. Taul. 29, De Soto, arrested Monday by a St Francois County Sheriffs Department deputy in Farmington on a warrant charging Today's Stocks The following selected stock information is supplied by Edward D. Jones and Farmington. All prices are as of about noon EDT.

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Bullock said the Missouri House is also expected to approve the bill soon. In return, St Francois County is expected to build the Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center a large storage facility. The sheriff expects the new facility to take up to two years to build, but be also indicated it could be completed as early as August of 1995. "It's been 123 years coming, and I think it's time." Bullock said. "A lot of hard work from a lot of people was involved." Bullock said the new county cor West County R4V An upset took place in the West County R-IV Board of Education race with incumbent John Simily, Jr.

losing his seat to newcomer Clyde Briley, Jr. Simily came in with 360 votes compared to Briley's capture of 415 votes. There were two seats open on the board. The other went to incumbent Joe Guggenberger who garnered 10 lid. at the Taylor Funeral Service Farmington.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at noon at the chapeL Burial will be in the Acacia Park Cemetery in Chicago, I1L HENRY ROCHE Henry Brendan Roche, 85 of Park Hills died April 4 at his residence. He was born Jan. 24, 1909 in Cut-more Foxord, Ireland to the late Myles Roche and Mary Boyle Roche. He was preceded in death by his first wife, EBen M. Laffey Roche; his second wife, Pauline Strickland Roche.

He is survived by two sons: Myles J. Roche and Thomas J. Roche, both of St Louis; one daughter, Eileen R. (Mrs. Shelby) Stogner of Belleville, DL; one stepson, Richard R.

Strickland of Iron-ton; three grandchildren; two step-granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held today at 6 JO pjn. at the Caldwell Funeral Home in Park Hills. Christian wake services will be held today at 7 pjn. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 ajn.

at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills with Father Ambrose Stratman officiating. Burial will be The defeat of Tuesday night gambling is -Tt does, however, be available and that will be available Carnahan had burst of riverboat higher education. promoted the new "yes" vote. However, by a messy mix Day. Also, have historically spring razor-thin victory.

Mayor Grace Nichols. Her county was one of a handful which approved both Amendment 3 and allowing gambling boats to dock locally. Local docking votes were also favorable in 14 cities and three other counties. But 101 counties said no to Amendment 3 a startling reversal of fortune for the riverboat industry, which was welcomed by a 62 percent popular vote November 1992. Voters approved a law authorizing riverboat gambling on the two big rivers.

The Supreme Court stepped in, however, ruling in a lower-court case that a law alone couldn't override the state constitutional prohibition on games of chance. The Legislature and Gov. Mel Camahan, aware of the potential revenue, rushed to get Amendment 3 to the earliest statewide vote. Amendment 3, Carnahan said in a statement, "does not mean that riverboat limit the type of games that will consequently the amount of revenue for education-'' the govmnr proposed spending the first projected revenues on one-time projects for And Amendment 3's backers had money for schools as a reason for a backers of the amendment were stymied of rain, hail and snow on Election conservative, religious Missouri voters had the edge during the usually low-turnout elections. On Tuesday, they fUim a Early speculation today centered on Senate Majority Leader George" Mitchell, or possibly Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt "I think either one could be confirmed," said Sen.

Patrick Leahy, D-Vt, a member of the Senate Committee. Other possible nominees included federal appellate Judges Richard Arnold of Arkansas and Stephen Breyer of Massachusetts, a finalist before Ginsburg was picked; Justice Department official Walter. Del-linger; and federal trial Judge Jose Cabranes of Connecticut Taking questions at the White House. Blackmun said of his vote in the landmark abortion rights case. "I think it was right in 1973 and I think it was right today." him with property damage, first-degree trespassing and assault Taul has been released on personal recognizance bond.

Farmington police arrested a -35-year-old woman at the Columbia Street Apartments early this morning on charges of trespassing. The woman was arrested shortly after midnight She has been released on $200 bond. a Desloge police arrested a man at the Raven Crest Apartments for apparently assaulting a man and woman who lived there. The 23-year-old Desloge man was arrested Monday evening. He has since been released on $4,500 bond.

Obituaries DANIEL DEDERT Daniel Dedert, 44, of Phoenix, formerly of Farmington, died April 6 at Baptist Hospital in Phoenix. Arrangements are pending at Taylor Funeral Services in Fair-mington. JOHN CONWAY John F. Conway, 63 of Hillsboro, formerly of Washington County, died April 5 at St Anthony's Medical Center. He was born Aug.

30, 1930 in Palmer to the late John Frank Conway and Lettie Skaggs Conway. He was preceded in death by three brothers: Hubert Conway, Ralph Conway, Arnold Conway; one sister, Laura Conway. He is survived by two sons: Russell Conway of St Louis, Kenneth Conway of Pacific; one daughter, Diana Conway of House Springs; one brother, Donald Conway of House Springs; two sisters: Velma Schain of Lake St Louis, Zelma Blair of High and two grandchildren. Visitation will be held today at the Britton Funeral Home in Potosi. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m.

at the chapel with Rev. Leonard Compton officiating. Burial will be in the Palmer Cemetery. The Missouri Fire Marshal's office has been called in to investigate the apparent arson of a Bonne Terre man's conversion van Monday evening, "AccofilingTO KpoTB filed at the St. Francois County Sheriffs Department, the 36-year-old Bonne Terre man was awaken by an explosion around 1 1 p.m.

Monday. The man found his van in flames and immediately called emergency 9-1-1. The van was completely burned by the time firemen arrived on scene. The owner said he had locked the van before going to bed around 9 pjn. In unrelated criminal arrests: Mark A.

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col your CorrW SarvU at 431-2010 by fcJOfJM. and POSTMASTEJt: Sr7oddraM chonga to 'OJ BETTY MARSHALL Betty Louis Bible Marshall, formerly of this area, died April 5 at Desloge Health Care Center. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Horton-Wampler Funeral Home in Park Hills. ALBERT PONTAREULI Albert Pontarelli, 72 of Farmington Presbyterian Manor Nursing Home, formerly of Chicago, Hi died April 4 at Parkland Health Center. He was born Sept 26, 1921 in Chicago.

SL to the late Henry Pontarelli and Pasqual Lombardi Mr. Pontarelli was a member of the Bonne Terre Congregational Church. He was a electronics designer for Zenith Electronics. He was an accomplished aviator, be built and piloted the first 'Fry Baby' airplane which has been donated and is now on permanent display at the EJlA. Museum in Oshkosh, Wise He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Jane Reeves Pontarelli of Farmington; two brothers: Edward P.

Pontarelli of Petersburg, EL, Anthony PontarelJj 1 of Horseshoe Bend, Ark. Visitation will be held Saturday at in the Catholic Cemetery in Park Hills. Memorials may be rruvtp to the Parkland Home Care, in care of Cheryl Gammon, 10 Lake Dr Bonne Terre, Ma 63628. PAUL GREEN Paul L. Green.

77 of Leadwood died April 5 at his residence. He was bora May 4, 1916 in Mine La Motte lo the late Louis Edgar Green and Cordelia Umfleet Green. He was preceded in death by four: sisters: Freda, Elsie, Hazel, Ethel; five brothers: Oiffton, Ralph, Arthur, Firman, Harold Green. He is survived by bis wife. Ruby Hays Green of Leadwood; one Bob Green of Leadwood; one daughter, Sharon (Mrs.

Gary) Mitchd of Park Hills; two sisters: Pearl of Mills Springs and Bemice Horn of Leadwood; three grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren. Visitation will be held Thursday -at 2 pjn. at the Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 pjn. at the Fust Church of God in Leadwood with Rev.

Ed Watson and Rev. Edgar Green officiating. Burial win be in the Leadwood Cemetery..