JIM LIMBAUGH REAPPOINTED TO THE PORT BOARD

JACKSON - James P. Limbaugh was appointed to a new four-year term as a commissioner of the Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority Monday by the Cape Girardeau County Commission.

Limbaugh, who is president of Boatmen's Bank, was first appointed to the board in August of 1984, when port commissioners chose him as the at-large member.

The port authority's board has nine members, with four appointed by the Cape and Scott County Commissions and one member serving a two-year term that changes between counties.

In December of 1987, when the Cape and Scott County Commissions signed a new agreement calling for the board's ninth member to be appointed by the county commissions instead of the board, the Cape County Commission named Limbaugh to the position.

On March 31, 1987, following the resignation of C.W. Rushing, Limbaugh was named to fill the remainder of his term.

Limbaugh's new term will expire on Nov. 30, 1995.

Salvation Army

raises $20,000 for

its Tree of Lights

The Salvation Army Tree of Lights campaign has collected $20,860 toward its goal of $100,000 by Christmas Eve, said Bob Neff chairman of the drive.

Neff said that collections are running behind those received at the same time last year. "But the goal is still attainable by Christmas Eve. I just want to make people aware of where we are."

The Salvation Army has collected 647 applications for Christmas assistance. Applications are being taken each day from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2-4 p.m. at 701 Good Hope through Dec. 13.

Capt. Elmer Trapp who heads the local Salvation Army said each year they assist about 3,500 people at Christmas with food, toys, clothing and nursing home visits.

The Salvation Army needs donations of food items and new toys to be distributed to needy families.

Anyone wanting to make a cash donation, may mail it to the Salvation Army Tree of Lights, P.O. Box 802, Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701.

Farmer designs

benefit ornament

for Easter Seals

A Christmas ornament, designed by local artist Mark Farmer, is being sold to benefit the Southeast Missouri Easter Seal Society.

The 1991 edition is planned to be the first in a series of collectible ornaments based on Farmer's drawings.

This year's ornament depicts the Bollinger Mill in Burfordville.

The "Christmas in Southeast Missouri" ornament is solid brass and comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity. The limited edition includes 500 ornaments, which cost $12 each. About 200 of the ornaments are still available.

The ornaments are on display at all Boatmen's and Capital Bank locations in Cape Girardeau and Jackson, as well as Lutesville Motor Company, SEMO Council on the Arts, Burfordville Post Office and the Easter Seal Society office.

For more information, call 335-3377.