Columbia Daily Tribune back issues from April 2007:
SUNDAY Q&A WITH MARIO MOCCIA Holding on to a keeper
Apr 01, 2007 ... Each time a basketball coach from a prominent university loses hisjob, Mario Moccia waits for his phone to ring. Moccia, formerly MikeAlden's right-hand man at Missouri and now the athletic director atSouthern Illinois, has one of the hottest young coaches in the nationin Chris Lowery ....
NICHE: A WEEKLY PEEK AT AN EMERGING ARTIST Eric Carlson
Apr 01, 2007; ... Eric Carlson is armed but not dangerous. Although his personalweapons arsenal consists of AK-47s, grenades and land mines, there'sno need to contact the Department of Homeland Security just yet. Yourealize that when he pulls out examples of his artillery and eachpiece lies flaccidly on ...
Judd files for divorce
Apr 01, 2007 ... Wynonna Judd filed for divorce Tuesday from her estranged husbandless than a week after his arrest in Texas on sex charges involving aminor. Dan R. Roach, 49, was arrested in Abilene and charged ...
Johnson headlines Kewpie golf team
Apr 01, 2007; ... Chris Johnson sat beside the practice green at A.L. Gustin GolfCourse last May and stared at the Class 4 District 5 scoreboard,hoping against hope that the Hickman golf team's score would hold up. With seniors Kyle Kovar and Drew Wier moving on, Johnson thoughtit could be his last ...
Rain chases teams from MU Relays
Apr 01, 2007; ... A track meet is supposed to be about beating the person next toyou. But after a couple of fast-moving thunderstorms yesterday causedmeet officials to delay events at Walton Stadium for the better partof two hours, the second day of the Missouri Relays was more abouthow many ...
AREA SCENE
Apr 01, 2007 ... MU tennis team falls at TechThe Missouri tennis team fell to 1-4 on its current road stretchafter falling to Texas Tech 6-1 yesterday in Lubbock, Texas. No. 6 player Raquel Wagner defeated Brenna Jackson 6-2, 6-2 forMissouri's only point of the dual. "We're a tired ...
A responsible council would allow expansion
Apr 01, 2007 ... Editor, the Tribune: The election Tuesday gives Columbia theopportunity to balance the city council with both responsiblebusinesspeople and with anti-growth proponents, sometimes referred toas "smart growth." If the majority of the city council is composed ofthis contingent, it will lead ...
Wilma Murphy, 1928-2006
Apr 01, 2007 ... Wilma Jean Rhine Murphy, 78, of Kaufman, Texas, died Saturday,Dec. 2, 2006, after a brief illness. A celebration of life will be held 7 p.m. Friday, April 6, at RockQuarry House, Rock Quarry Park, 2002 Grindstone Parkway. Born Oct. 14, 1928, in New Franklin, she graduated from ...
ENGAGEMENT Williams-Nett
Apr 01, 2007 ... An Aug. 25, 2007, wedding in Madison, Wis., is planned by JenielNett and John Williams. Parents of the engaged couple are Michael and Christine Nett ofSheboygan Falls, Wis., and John and Sally Williams of Columbia. The future bride, a 1995 graduate of Sheboygean Falls High ...
BEST SELLERS
Apr 01, 2007 ... FICTION 1 Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult (Atria). The author exploresthe poignant story of the aftermath of a tragic high school shooting. 2 For a Few Demons More by Kim Harrsion (Eos). A supernaturaladventure features a bewitching bounty hunter. 3 Whitethorn Woods ...
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL HISTORY John Coffman won seat on Columbia City Council
Apr 01, 2007; ... 10 years ago From the Tribune April 2, 1997 John Coffman won his first race from public officer, defeatingMike Holden, 558-328, for the Sixth Ward Columbia City Council seat. Chris Janku won re-election to his third team unopposed in theSecond Ward. Kerry Crist ...
Bolerjack lifts Wyoming to WNIT crown
Apr 01, 2007 ... Jodi Bolerjack scored 16 points yesterday to help lead the Wyomingwomen's basketball team to a 72-56 victory over Wisconsin in the WNITchampionship game in Laramie, Wyo. Playing in front of a capacity crowd of 15,462 - the secondlargest in WNIT history - Bolerjack, a 2004 Hickman ...
VENTURE BOUND Clinton library, museum have down-home touch
Apr 01, 2007; ... LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - As we came across the bridge on Interstate 30into Little Rock, my first impression of the William J. ClintonPresidential Library & Museum was of a giant glass-and-metal boxcarsuspended in the air. My wife, Carla, and I were told that it was asymbol of "Building a ...
Third place leaves sour taste for Missouri
Apr 01, 2007; ... If there ever were a sign that Missouri's gymnastics program hasraised expectations, it was the dour look on Rob Drass' face afterlast night's Big 12 Championships at the Hearnes Center. The coachsulked into the interview room and apologized for his mood. "I'm really sorry for ...
<HR>Passion, vision make Skala ideal for council
Apr 01, 2007; ... Editor, the Tribune: Hello, Third Ward voters. Karl Skala isrunning for city council, giving you a chance to vote for a leaderwith passion and vision. Karl Skala has years of experience inplanning and zoning as well as the chamber of commerce. Karl Skalaknows that managing growth ...
ACADEMIA
Apr 01, 2007 ... Sarah Ginsburg, a senior at Rock Bridge High School, is one of 15high school students chosen to receive an Outstanding Achievement inCitizenship Award. She was recognized by the State Board of Educationat the Governor's Mansion in Jefferson City. The Department ofElementary and Secondary ...
Blind voters praise electronic machines Noren discusses technology at convention.
Apr 01, 2007; ... Jana Moynihan has been voting for 40 years, but November was thefirst time she was able to cast a private ballot. Moynihan is blind, and when she was 21, she promised hergrandmother she would vote in every election but never understood whyshe made such a fuss about it ....
Strings attached
Apr 01, 2007 ... Caption ...
ROAD CLOSURES
Apr 01, 2007 ... The following public agencies announced traffic restrictions andurged pedestrians and motorists to exercise caution. Alternativeroutes are encouraged whenever possible. Completion dates are subjectto weather conditions. Missouri Department of Transportation - Interstate 70 ...
Leibovitz to snap the queen
Apr 01, 2007 ... Annie Leibovitz will take the official photograph for QueenElizabeth II's state visit to the United States, Buckingham Palacesaid Tuesday. It will be released the day before the queen leaves forthe May 3-8 visit ....
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Apr 01, 2007 ... The Columbia City Council will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m.tomorrow in the Daniel Boone Building, 701 E. Broadway. The meetingwill be open to the public. INTRODUCTORY ITEMS A. Approval of previous minutes. B. Approval and adjustment of agenda, including consent ...
OPEN COLUMN Human acts won't change natural planetary warming
Apr 01, 2007 ... Editor, the Tribune: My son saw excerpts from Al Gore's self-aggrandizing "An Inconvenient Truth" in his science class. We must be responsibly good stewards of our planet and our futurebecause it is the right thing to do. We must be realistic, however,and not irresponsibly ...
Compressed primary plan could backfire
Apr 01, 2007; ... "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen atonce." - Albert Einstein That is, however, a very good reason. And a reason why theemerging nature of the 2008 process for picking presidential nomineesis regrettable. With scant thought given to the ...
ENGAGEMENT Zepp-Nowack
Apr 01, 2007 ... A June 2007 wedding is planned by Heather Nowack and James Zepp. Parents of the engaged couple are Bill and Noreen Nowack ofOwensville and Drew and Rowena Zepp of St. Peters. The future bride, a 2001 graduate of Owensville High School,received a bachelor's degree and master's ...
One-vehicle rollover accident leaves driver with serious injuries
Apr 01, 2007 ... A Columbia man remained in serious condition yesterday atUniversity Hospital after he was injured in a one-vehicle accidentFriday night. Blaine E. Hill, 23, was ejected from the 1998 Ford Explorer he wasdriving at about 9 p.m ....
New Gore campaign a Democrat fantasy
Apr 01, 2007; ... No conversation about the presidential campaign is complete thesedays until someone pops the burning question: Is Al Gore going torun? My answer is always the same: He wants to, but shouldn't. It wouldbe a loser for him, and it might cost the Democratic Party the ...
Mees ideal for board because of experience
Apr 01, 2007 ... Editor, the Tribune: Vote for Jan Mees for Columbia school board.Jan Mees has a passion for the Columbia Public Schools. She bringsfirst-rate experience and proven leadership. Jan has served 21 yearsas a school librarian in four Columbia elementary schools, LangeMiddle School and Hickman ...
Be sure to look down while absorbing sights
Apr 01, 2007; ... EZE SUR MER, FRANCE - I feel like I'm living in a picturepostcard. And the best part is it includes incredible smells andsounds, along with the sights. We have just finished the second week of language school. I'mstill not fluent and won't be this trip, but I've learned ...
CITY/COUNTY CALENDAR
Apr 01, 2007 ... MONDAY Boone County Commission adjourned term meeting, 9:30 a.m.,commission chambers, Boone County Government Center, Eighth and Ashstreets. Columbia City Council, pre-council work session, 6 p.m., fourth-floor conference room, Daniel Boone Building, 701 E ....
OPEN COLUMN City math classes fail to build base for future
Apr 01, 2007 ... Editor, the Tribune: Mathematics and computer science faculty ofmajor universities have been concerned that over the last 40 yearsthe math competence of entering freshmen has consistentlydeteriorated. I was one of them, and I experienced it firsthand. The principle goal of any ...
Immigration needs no solution
Apr 01, 2007; ... I have a solution to illegal immigration. First, here is my takeon the "problem." The entire debate is silly. There is no problem.Self-serving politicians and commentators who make a living stirringup jingoistic prejudice in the populace drive the issue. Unlike thosefolks, most of whom ...
ENGAGEMENT Rolwing-Wilson
Apr 01, 2007 ... A May 19, 2007, wedding at St. Henry Church in Charleston, Mo., isplanned by Laura Rolwing and Brian Wilson. Parents of the engaged couple are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rolwing ofCharleston and Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson of Marshall. The future bride, a 1996 graduate of Charleston ...
Airline wants to stop flying to St. Louis Council to hear plan for KC-only service.
Apr 01, 2007; ... Air Midwest, Columbia's only commercial airline service, is poisedto ask federal officials to reconsider parts of its contract with thecity after months of delayed flights and other problems. Under a plan released last week, the airline would scrub its 12weekly nonstop flights to ...
Find Old World beauty outside Moscow Unique Russian architectural elements and small-town charm are closer than you think.
Apr 01, 2007; ... Nalichniki. This Russian word means "house faces" and rolls off mytongue much like, well, the word supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. It describes one of my favorite things in Russia and what I thinkof as one of the most beautiful things in Russia. These ornatelycarved window ...
ENGAGEMENT Patton-Lodes
Apr 01, 2007 ... A June 2, 2007, wedding at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Tulsa,Okla., is planned by Penny Lodes and Carlray Patton. Parents of the engaged couple are Don and Pat Lodes of Tulsa andLannie and Mary Patton of Centralia. The future bride received a bachelor's degree in nutrition ...
Missouri evens series vs. Kansas Frey drives in five as Tigers hold on to win.
Apr 01, 2007; ... As the Missouri baseball team's leadoff hitter, Evan Frey thisyear has often been the catalyst, getting on base and setting thingsup for the power hitters behind him. Last night's game found him in a different role. Although he'll never be mistaken for a power guy - "I'm not a ...
ELECTION 2007 Tuesday's ballot `hops around'
Apr 01, 2007 ... A unique combination of issues that will be put to voters onTuesday, including school board races, open city council seats,mayoral races and a library tax increase, should make for arelatively high turnout, Boone County Clerk Wendy Noren said. "Each of these issues draws a ...
SPORTSCENE
Apr 01, 2007 ... Cardinals win exhibition gamePreston Wilson and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the ClevelandIndians 5-1 yesterday in Memphis, Tenn., in the first Civil RightsGame, an exhibition game that highlighted a weekend of festivitiesaimed at recognizing blacks in baseball. With the ...
NOTES AND TONES Smithsonian promotes jazz with a `live it, love it' month
Apr 01, 2007; ... A couple of major celebrations begin today - and I speak not ofApril Fool's Day. Tonight, of course, is Opening Day - The 2007 Major LeagueBaseball season and its rigorous 162-game schedule gets under way.Tonight, the first of probably what will amount to 75 million to 80million ...
Bob Bourn, 1925-2007
Apr 01, 2007 ... Robert Lee "Bob" Bourn, 82, of Columbia passed away on Saturday,March 31, 2007, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, atMemorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.The family will greet friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday ...
Louise Stephens, 1912-2007
Apr 01, 2007 ... Louise Higgs Stephens, 94, a longtime resident of Columbia, diedTuesday, March 27, 2007, in Mobile, Ala. Graveside services and inurnment will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday,April 3, at Columbia Cemetery. Louise was born on July 15, 1912 in Trivoli, Ill., to Thomas andReba ...
COVER TO COVER
Apr 01, 2007; ... "In 19 minutes you can mow the front lawn, color your hair, watcha third of a hockey game. ... In 19 minutes you can order a pizza andget it delivered. ... In 19 minutes you can get revenge." And with opening sentences like these, in 19 minutes you can hookjust about any ...
ON STAGE
Apr 01, 2007 ... Dej Vu: Rahn Ramey with David Beck, 9:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday,8 and 10:15 p.m. Saturday. $6 on Thursday, $7 on Friday and $8 onSaturday. 405 Cherry St. 443-3216. Missouri Playwrights Workshop: Readings of new plays by Missouriplaywrights. 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the Memorial Union ...
LIVE AND LEARN
Apr 01, 2007 ... Columbia Public Library: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday,9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m.Sunday. 100 W. Broadway. 443-3161 or www.dbrl.org.- Tunes at Two, 2 to 3 p.m. today with fiddler Howard Marshall. - Drop-in Internet & ...
Distasteful Holden ad means votes for Wade
Apr 01, 2007 ... Editor, the Tribune: We have received a campaign ad from MikeHolden in which he makes an ad hominem attack on Jerry Wade andproceeds to seriously distort his record on the Planning and ZoningCommission. Mr. Holden has taken the low road and ...
Break has evolved to family day
Apr 01, 2007; ... If you're reading this on Sunday morning, I'm on my way back fromvacation, huddled in an airplane somewhere high above theSouthwestern United States. Rather than being invigorated and well-rested, however, I'm more than likely wrenched in a teeth-shattering state of exhausted anxiety ...
WEDDING Jarrell-Casey
Apr 01, 2007 ... Jessica Jarrell and Andrew Casey were married Feb. 17, 2007, inColumbia. Michele Gamm performed the double-ring ceremony for thedaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Jarrell of Jefferson City and Mr. andMrs. Dorman of Hartsburg and for the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Caseyof Ashland. Maid ...
Basketball marathon soldiers on Fulton fundraiser aims for 60 hours.
Apr 01, 2007; ... FULTON - Mike Harris guessed yesterday that he had played at least15 hours of basketball this weekend, but it didn't seem like theWestminster College junior planned on staying off the court long. Harris was participating in a basketball marathon organized byWestminster fraternity ...
SPECIAL EVENTS
Apr 01, 2007 ... Second Annual Plowman Chamber Music Competition: Semi-finalscompetition 9 a.m. to noon today at the Missouri Theatre Center forthe Arts, 203 S. Ninth St. Free and open to the public. Finalsconcert at 7 p.m. costs $10. Tickets at the MTCA box office.www.motheatre.org or 875-0600 ...
OPEN COLUMN All politics stop at death's door
Apr 01, 2007 ... Editor, the Tribune: The wrangling that defines Republican andDemocrat will continue on the Tribune's Op-Ed pages for a long timeto come, and that is a good thing. I'm proud that I have been able to place my own conservative viewson these pages through the years, and I will ...
Skala will be advocate for smart city growth
Apr 01, 2007 ... Editor, the Tribune: Do you believe our tree preservationordinance should be fixed? Would you like to see planned, smartgrowth rather than rampant, unplanned sprawl? Would you like to seeColumbia strive to attract more business with quality jobs, not justmore big-box retail ...
Tested by Time The eight-year term limit that lawmakers face sometimes puts inexperienced people into decision-making positions. But are voters willing to give state senators and representatives more time in office?
Apr 01, 2007; ... JEFFERSON CITY - Gayle Kingery, chairman of the House HigherEducation Committee and a key player in the issues affecting theUniversity of Missouri, says he's just now getting to know his job inthe General Assembly. "I'm an old teacher and coach," said Kingery, 67. "I'm a ...
Callaway nuclear plant closes for regular refueling, maintenance
Apr 01, 2007 ... The Ameren UE Callaway Nuclear Plant near Fulton is scheduled toshut down starting today for refueling and maintenance. The plant is expected to reopen in 30 to 35 days. This will be15th time the plant has been shut down for refueling since it openedin 1984. The refueling takes ...
ENGAGEMENT Sartor-Grathwohl
Apr 01, 2007 ... A June 9, 2007, wedding at Sacred Heart Catholic Church inColumbia is planned by Kristen Grathwohl and Erich Sartor. Parents of the engaged couple are Jane Grathwohl of Camdenton, PatGrathwohl of Columbia and Don and Donna Sartor of St. Louis. The future bride, a 1994 ...
HB213 opponents should open their minds
Apr 01, 2007; ... The March 18 opinion piece written collaboratively by threeUniversity of Missouri-Columbia sociologists in opposition to HouseBill 213, which advocates "intellectual diversity" in publicuniversities, was by reasonable standards an attack on the basicdecency of the bill's supporters. They ...
ANNIVERSARY Sandy and Stan Kline
Apr 01, 2007 ... Sandy and Stan Kline of Columbia will celebrate their 45thanniversary with family. The Klines were married March 31, 1962, in Minneapolis by the ...
City better because of Hindman's work
Apr 01, 2007 ... Editor, the Tribune: I have lived in Columbia as a student,professional woman and retired educator. I returned in retirementbecause of the quality of life that this town affords. Mayor ...
New draft of CAFO bill gains favor Shoemyer still finds measure troubling.
Apr 01, 2007; ... State Sen. Chris Koster became a constable of conciliation as hepushed a bill changing eminent-domain regulations through the stateSenate last year. Even after it passed the House, the legislation's language madefarm organizations, business groups and several of the ...
Downtown buildings filled with characters
Apr 01, 2007; ... As we leave the Guitar Building tenants, I owe Hugh Stephenson anapology for misspelling his name in the last article. I either needto get new glasses or pay my editor-son more. Thanks to Earl Proctorfor catching that and calling me. I had forgotten to mention the OKeh Cafe just ...
SCHOOL MEALS
Apr 01, 2007 ... COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Milk and salad bar are served with all hot meals. Peanut butterand jelly sandwiches, deli sandwiches, pretzels, fresh fruit andcookie treats are available every day. Breakfast includes juice,milk, hot breads and cold cereals. Monday Beef ...
Horowitz diversifies the language of hate
Apr 01, 2007; ... The "intellectual diversity" bill now in the Missouri House is awork of strategic deception. It argues the University of Missourimust promote intellectual diversity, an idea that, on its surface,sounds reasonable. But ask any legislator what "intellectualdiversity" means and see whether ...
Mees has seen schools from all points of view
Apr 01, 2007 ... Editor, the Tribune: I want to encourage all Columbia voters toelect Jan Mees to the Columbia public school board on Tuesday. I havebeen fortunate to know Jan Mees for the past 18 years during the timeI worked as a school volunteer and PTA leader. She possesses a rarecombination of life ...
WEDDING Haffey-McDonald
Apr 01, 2007 ... Rachel Haffey and Michael McDonald were married Oct. 14, 2006, atJacob's Well Church in Kansas City. The Rev. Roy Moran performed thedouble-ring ceremony for the daughter of Ron and Jan Haffey ofColumbia and the son of Margaret Jones of Kansas City and the lateTerry McDonald ....
COUNTY COMMISSION AGENDA
Apr 01, 2007 ... The Boone County Commission will hold an adjourned term meeting at9:30 a.m. tomorrow in Room 236 of the Boone County Government Center,Eighth and Ash streets. A. Presentation of proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month. B. Second reading to approve funding for a packaged ...
Hindman merits vote for dedication to city
Apr 01, 2007 ... Editor, the Tribune: I write this letter is support of MayorDarwin Hindman's re-election bid. I have known Mayor Hindman for most of my life, and I believe thathe possesses the characteristics and values to which all publicservants should aspire. He is thoughtful, intelligent and ...