Columbia Daily Tribune (Columbia, MO) articles from July 2007

Columbia Daily Tribune (Columbia, MO) archives from July 2007

New administrator hopes to schedule much school time.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Janese Heavin Jul. 25--If Nick Boren has set any goals for his new position in Columbia Public Schools' central office, it's to schedule plenty of time away from the office. Instead, the district's new chief operations...

Motorist, 90, daughter die in collision.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Joe Meyer Jul. 25--Days after celebrating a milestone birthday, two people died and two others were injured in a two-vehicle accident Monday in Callaway County as a family was on the way to a recently opened restaurant. ...

Viets promotes federal action on medical pot: Hulshof spokesman criticizes measure.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Jason Rosenbaum Jul. 25--A Columbia attorney is calling on U.S. Rep. Kenny Hulshof, R-Columbia, to support a congressional measure halting federal prosecution of people who use medical marijuana when the use complies with state...

Auditor pans special tax districts: TDDs called ?taxation with representation.'.
July 25, 2007... Byline: T.J. Greaney Jul. 25--Courtney Bolden of Jefferson City doesn't know it, but she helped pay for the road she just drove in on. And the taxes she pays to the city, state and federal government have nothing to do with it. "I...

Sponsors peddle Tour of Missouri: Three companies sign up for bike race's local leg.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Liz Heitzman Jul. 25--MFA Oil President Jerry Taylor and his wife are no strangers to cycling. Taylor is part owner of the local bike shop Cyclextreme, and he and his wife ride around Mid-Missouri and have even taken their tandem...

Corrections.
July 25, 2007... Jul. 25--A headline yesterday on a news brief on Page 2A should have referred to Gov. Matt Blunt's nominee to the state Clean Water Commission as a Democrat. To see more of the Columbia Daily Tribune, or to subscribe to the newspaper, go...

Obituaries.(Obituary)
July 25, 2007... Jul. 25--Columbia Daily Tribune, Mo., Obituaries Dr. Mel Sheehan, age 83, of Brookfield died Sunday, July 22, 2007, at his home. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug, 18, at First Christian Church in Brookfield. Burial...

Home retail shop to open in Columbia.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Kevin Coleman Jul. 25--Home improvement chain Menard Inc. has inked a deal to buy 17.5 acres in the CenterState Crossing development near the Bass Pro Shop for a planned store expected to open early in 2009. The deal...

Kids Count study reports state's ranking slips.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Janese Heavin Jul. 25--The number of Missouri children living in poverty is on the rise, and the trend will likely continue unless the state pumps more money into social services, a child welfare advocate said. The annual...

Something really special: Eichelberger is all smiles on the court.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Rus Baer Jul. 25--Twenty-five Special Olympics Missouri athletes from the area took to the tennis courts of Cosmo Park yesterday evening for its annual tournament. One in particular stood out, and it wasn't just because of...

'Chat' offers building insight: Forums to focus on new schools.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Janese Heavin Jul. 25--Columbia Public Schools this year will continue to use public forums and electronic systems to boost communication with patrons. Superintendent Phyllis Chase has scheduled two "Chat With Chase" events...

Freak show has double the fun: Two-headed snakes, turtles draw attention at Boone County Fair.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Jason Rosenbaum Jul. 25--Fred Lally contends most visitors who come to see his two-headed snakes and two-headed turtles are skeptics. Case in point: Matt Krocheski. "I wanted to see how fake it was. But actually it's...

MU study ties heavy drinking to fake IDs.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Jacob Luecke Jul. 25--A new study from University of Missouri-Columbia researchers confirms what many college students apparently already know: Fake IDs and heavy drinking go hand in hand. A scientific survey of 3,720 MU...

OPINION: Boone County hams: A growing appreciation.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Henry J. Waters III Jul. 25--Everyone who gazed at the photograph in our Friday issue last week showing the array of Boone County hams laid out for judging saw examples of one of the finest collaborations between nature and man....

Retailers combine tax effort: Landlords reach deal to widen Stadium Blvd.
July 25, 2007... Byline: T.J. Greaney Jul. 25--Three retail developments are moving forward with a plan to combine sales tax revenue to fund the widening of Stadium Boulevard. The Shoppes at Stadium, a Stan Kroenke-owned development, filed a petition...

Welcome to the jungle: Missouri settles in as North favorite.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Dave Matter Jul. 25--SAN ANTONIO -- Missouri Tigers, Big 12 North Division favorites. It's got a funny ring to it, MU nose tackle Lorenzo Williams admitted here yesterday. "You wake up and see yourself in the paper that...

Marks runs away in Junior: Warrensburg resident wins title by 10 shots.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Steve Walentik Jul. 25--Ryan Marks took what amounted to a victory lap around Lake of the Woods Golf Course yesterday morning. After stealing all the suspense from the Coca-Cola Junior Classic with his precision play Monday...

In the eye of the storm: Iowa State coach hoping to make quick turnaround with Cyclones.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Dave Matter Jul. 25--SAN ANTONIO -- Considering Iowa State has already produced a commemorative coin featuring Gene Chizik's likeness, a shrine will probably be coming soon if the new coach duplicates half the success he had at...

Fairness is key to redistricting, chairman says.
July 23, 2007... Byline: Janese Heavin Jul. 23--Columbia's new high school redistricting committee will look at ways to reduce overcrowding to optimize learning -- not ways to protect existing sports programs, Chairman Don Ludwig said. "Sports is...

OPINION: Target expansion: A compromise worth considering.
July 23, 2007... Byline: Henry J. Waters III Jul. 23--The Columbia Mall wants a city zoning variance to allow a 28,000-square-foot expansion of the Target store, one of the mall's anchors. To fit the larger building on its lot, the mall requests a...

St. Louis kids strike Show-Me bowling gold: Harry's Hippies make strong Games debut.
July 23, 2007... Byline: Steve Walentik Jul. 23--The bright yellow shirts of Harry's Hippies Youth Bowling Leagues could be found all over AMF Town & Country Lanes over the weekend. A dozen of the group's junior bowlers competed in the Show-Me State...

Tolliver family building a softball dynasty: Sisters pick up matching state medals.
July 23, 2007... Byline: Alex Radman Jul. 23--A small house in Centralia is probably the last place you would try to find a dynasty, but the Tolliver family would fit into that category. Jim Tolliver and his wife, Terri, along with their four...

Mexico man dies after run-in with KC police.
July 23, 2007... Byline: Joe Meyer Jul. 23--A Mexico, Mo., man died in Kansas City after a weekend confrontation with police who used Tasers to try to subdue him. Jermaine Thompson, 36, died Friday evening at a hospital in Kansas City about 40...

Obituaries.(Obituary)
July 23, 2007... Jul. 23--Columbia Daily Tribune, Mo., Obituaries Margaret Alberi Flynn, Ph.D., 91, a nutritionist formerly of Columbia, died Friday, July 20, 2007, in Cary, N.C. A private graveside service will be on Friday, July 27, at Jefferson...

Local lawmakers in limbo on campaign fundraising.
July 23, 2007... Byline: Jason Rosenbaum Jul. 23--Two Boone County legislators who scooped up thousands of dollars for their 2008 contests might have to send some of it back if a recent Missouri Supreme Court ruling is made retroactive. Last week,...

Smooth operator: Harris keeps things humming at the fair.
July 23, 2007... Byline: Sara Agnew Jul. 23--Figuring out who is in charge at the Boone County Fairgrounds is a cinch: He's the little, wiry guy with the deep tan and pipe in his breast pocket who drives the green golf cart everyone is chasing. Sit...

Riding Cowboy keeps McDonald on fast track.
July 21, 2007... Byline: Rus Baer Jul. 21--Lauren McDonald's summer vacation hasn't been much of a vacation. "This has been the busiest month of my entire life," the Rock Bridge senior-to-be said while saddling up her horse Cowboy. McDonald's...

Potter mania fuels late-night crowd at shop.
July 21, 2007... Byline: Sara Semelka Jul. 21--Last night was the beginning of the end for Harry Potter fans, and more than 200 of the most devoted gathered at the Barnes & Noble Midnight Magic Costume Party for the hyped release of J.K. Rowlings'...

City hosts competitive spirit: State games add beef to economy.
July 21, 2007... Byline: Jason Rosenbaum And Sara Semelka Jul. 21--John Register opened one of the nation's biggest amateur sports competitions last night at Mizzou Arena by sharing his own story of triumph against the odds. Register was a track and...

Harris faces primary fight in bid for AG.
July 21, 2007... Byline: Jason Rosenbaum Jul. 21--Public safety is the thread state Rep. Margaret Donnelly binds around campaign issues in her bid for Missouri attorney general. Donnelly, D-Richmond Heights, yesterday announced her candidacy for the...

Lawmakers reach for accord on package.
July 21, 2007... Byline: Jason Rosenbaum Jul. 21--House and Senate leaders indicated this week they are moving closer to formulating a new economic development package in anticipation of a special session of the General Assembly. The legislative...

Thompson takes chair of ed panel: Assessment viewed as a ?major issue.'.
July 21, 2007... Byline: Janese Heavin Jul. 21--Former Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Russell Thompson has been elected president of the Missouri State Board of Education. Thompson, a Columbia resident, was appointed to the state school...

Hard-wired: Roger Stone is turning a life in the electrical industry into his own business.
July 21, 2007... Byline: Jonathon Braden Jul. 21--Just before 9 a.m. on July 11, nearly 10 men, dressed in suits and ties, one woman and two uniformed Marines shared introductions in the first-floor lobby of Cornell Hall on the University of...

OPINION: Visioning: Its joys and frustrations.
July 21, 2007... Byline: Henry J. Waters III Jul. 21--Blessed be those who vision, for their dreams are bound to extend beyond their reach. So it must seem to many participants in Columbia's latest visioning enterprise. As they work toward...

Obituaries.
July 21, 2007... Jul. 21--Columbia Daily Tribune, Mo., Obituaries Sheryl Lynn Crawford, 51, of New Bloomfield passed away Thursday, July 19, 2007. A memorial service for family and close friends will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 22, at Debo Funeral Home...

Boy among men holds his own at Games.
July 21, 2007... Byline: Rus Baer Jul. 21--If he wanted to win a Show-Me State Games medal, Aaron Skinner could have waited until next week to play tennis when junior division competition begins. Instead, the 14-year-old wanted to get better. ...

Internet entrepreneurs find Columbia area fits.
July 21, 2007... Byline: Kevin Coleman Jul. 21--The Hords have come to town, and thousands of bridal shoes will follow. Fred and Lori Hord of Alexandria, Va., decided to return to their college town to raise their kids in a family-friendly...

Athletes under the gun: Weapons use on rise among college crowd.
July 20, 2007... Byline: Dave Matter Jul. 20--In two unrelated incidents this month, the Missouri basketball program experienced the toxic mixture of college athletes and guns. First, junior forward DeMarre Carroll was shot in the ankle during a...

Obituaries.(Obituary)
July 20, 2007... Jul. 20--Columbia Daily Tribune, Mo., Obituaries Laura Ashley Morgan-Goodrich, infant daughter of Charles Goodrich and Kimberly Morgan was born and passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2007. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m....

Schools set for police training: Armed intruder simulation held next week.
July 20, 2007... Byline: Janese Heavin Jul. 20--Local law enforcement officials next week will practice responding to armed intruders at three Columbia school buildings. Area police officers, deputies and troopers will join teachers and...

Judges ham it up at the county fair.
July 20, 2007... Byline: Sara Agnew Jul. 20--Virgil Gardner crossed his arms and considered the question. The 80-year-old already knew his answer; he was just figuring out a way to deliver it. When he was ready, Gardner leaned forward and looked his...

Police officer had suffered a head injury.
July 20, 2007... Byline: Joe Meyer Jul. 20--A Columbia police officer died yesterday after he apparently committed suicide in his home. Officer Michael Goldberg, 35, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his Lexibelle Drive home, Police Chief...

Lightning sparks studio fire: Creative Photo employee alerts five co-workers.
July 20, 2007... Byline: Joe Meyer Jul. 20--It has not been a very good month for Shirley Berg and the employees at Creative Photo. A lightning strike ignited an attic fire inside the building yesterday afternoon. The setback came almost a month to...

Protests helped kill disease lab: Opposition cited in decision to dump MU.
July 20, 2007... Byline: Jacob Luecke Jul. 20--A VOCAL GROUP OF PROTESTERS -- many of whom are neighbors in a small Columbia subdivision -- apparently helped dissuade the federal government from building a huge disease lab here. Columbia learned last...

Mall wants break from rules for expansion.
July 20, 2007... Byline: T.J. Greaney Jul. 20--We'll give you the parking spaces, but we want more green space. That, in effect, was what the Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission told the owners of the Columbia Mall, who want zoning variances to...

OPINION: Iraq solutions: A futile war about a war.
July 20, 2007... Byline: Henry J. Waters III Jul. 20--Democrats in the U.S. Senate staged an all-night marathon trying to pass a resolution calling for troop withdrawal from Iraq to begin within 120 days and completed by next April. They knew they...

AMC introduces 'Sopranos' writer's 'Mad Men'.
July 19, 2007... Byline: Pete Bland Jul. 19--If ever a television series fostered fans that would flock to future projects with even the slightest connection to the original, it might be "The Sopranos." Not only are its followers that devoted, but...

Violinist Philippe Quint values fresh look at his craft and life.
July 19, 2007... Byline: Mary T. Nguyen Jul. 19--If there's something about Philippe Quint that you can't quite put your finger on, don't look to him to be of any help in trying to figure the guy out. "I'm a walking confusion from beginning to end,"...

Prosecutor adds convict to witness list for murder trial.
July 19, 2007... Byline: Joe Meyer Jul. 19--Convicted murderer Rodney Cunningham has been cleared to testify against a co-defendant during a trial later this year. Circuit Judge Gene Hamilton this week approved the prosecution's endorsement of...

Rock Bridge has changing of the guard: Ritter replaces Kohl as principal.
July 19, 2007... Byline: Janese Heavin Jul. 19--Rock Bridge High School's new principal isn't new at all. Longtime Assistant Principal Kathy Ritter confirmed this morning that she has been tapped to replace Principal Andy Kohl, who resigned...

Inmates lend a hand: School furniture a product of prison program.
July 19, 2007... Byline: Janese Heavin Jul. 19--Preschoolers attending Hallsville's new primary school this fall will have new handmade wooden furniture, thanks to about a dozen Missouri prison inmates. Inmates at the Tipton Correctional Center have...

Corrections.
July 19, 2007... Jul. 19--A photograph that ran with a story about the queen pageant in the Boone County Fair special section yesterday misidentified the contestant speaking to the audience. The photo is of Raine McCray. To see more of the Columbia Daily...

Obituaries.
July 19, 2007... Jul. 19--Columbia Daily Tribune, Mo., Obituaries Mary Kathleen Baker, 59, of Ashland passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at her home. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from...

OPINION: School audit: Keeping it secret.
July 19, 2007... Byline: Henry J. Waters III Jul. 19--An internal audit of expenses charged to Columbia Public Schools by Superintendent Phyllis Chase revealed several "questionable" charges, but other district officials said explanations and reports of...

Hulshof settles into role: GOP lawmaker has ?frustrations' in Iraq conflict.
July 19, 2007... Byline: Jason Rosenbaum Jul. 19--In a congressional session that's featured political warfare, Rep. Kenny Hulshof said he has seen a glimmer of bipartisanship. The six-term lawmaker's first session as a member of the minority party...

Internet ad scam leaves unsuspecting sellers short.
July 19, 2007... Byline: Joe Meyer Jul. 19--Reggie Kinser just wanted to sell a used piece of exercise equipment. He ended up getting caught in bizarre attempt by someone to scam him out of thousands of dollars. A classified ad Kinser placed in the...

Neighbors balk at Greek Town plan: Area is no place for businesses, fraternities say.
July 19, 2007... Byline: T.J. Greaney Jul. 19--University of Missouri-Columbia fraternity Alpha Gamma Sigma is taking heat over a plan to transform a vacant building near campus into apartments and retail that might include a coffee shop or deli. ...

Lawmaker talks about UM search: Speculation prompted Hulshof to go public.
July 19, 2007... Byline: Jason Rosenbaum Jul. 19--Rep. Kenny Hulshof, R-Columbia, has no regrets about publicizing his candidacy for president of the University of Missouri system during this past spring's secretive search process. Speculation about...

Groups summarize visioning: Picking right words distills lengthy talks.
July 19, 2007... Byline: T.J. Greaney Jul. 19--Planning for the city's future can start with finding the right word. That's what Sarah Read, the co-facilitator of the Development Citizen Topic Group, was doing yesterday as she stalked up and down...

Car dealer pays bank, settles dispute: Bankruptcy judge approves deal that keeps Woods in business.
July 18, 2007... Byline: Kevin Coleman Jul. 18--A local luxury car dealer and a Fulton-based bank have settled a squabble that erupted in April and resulted in a flurry of legal action because of an inventory financing agreement. In a settlement...

School audit: Charges broke rules: Expenses split to circumvent spending cap.
July 18, 2007... Byline: Janese Heavin Jul. 18--Columbia Public Schools employees split purchases between multiple school credit cards to avoid daily spending limits, according to an internal audit obtained by the Tribune. The district caps credit...

Solar panels added to city roof options: Some skeptical of grass design proposal.
July 18, 2007... Byline: T.J. Greaney Jul. 18--City administrators are researching solar power as another option for the rooftops of Columbia's expanded and renovated city hall buildings. Assistant City Manager Tony St. Romaine, the city's liaison...

Obituaries.
July 18, 2007... Jul. 18--Columbia Daily Tribune, Mo., Obituaries Mary Ellen "Patt" Burgess, 73, of Fulton passed away Saturday, July 14, 2007, at University Hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 20, at Calvary Episcopal Church with...

Grimes dismissed from team.
July 18, 2007... Byline: Steve Walentik Jul. 18--Missouri basketball Coach Mike Anderson dismissed senior forward Kalen Grimes from the MU program yesterday after his arrest last week on a charge of second-degree felony assault for his role in a fight...

Introductions are in order: Tennis program trying to attract different crowd.
July 18, 2007... Byline: Rus Baer Jul. 18--Jerry Price had a vision in mind when he volunteered to begin a youth tennis clinic with Skip Walther this summer. Yesterday evening, on the sun-baked tennis courts of Cosmo Park, Daniel Shyu and Eddie...

Hazard or haven?: Wildlife can thrive on golf courses.
July 18, 2007... Byline: Jacob Luecke Jul. 18--All golfers would like to see a few more birdies on the course, but what about froggies? New research at the University of Missouri-Columbia shows that water hazards on golf courses, with a few changes,...

Blunt picks student for UM board: New curator wants right to cast votes.
July 18, 2007... Byline: Jacob Luecke Jul. 18--A former student body president at the University of Missouri-Columbia is the new student representative on the university system's governing board. Tony Luetkemeyer, 23, learned yesterday Gov. Matt...

OPINION: Paper boys: Forging America's leadership.
July 18, 2007... Byline: Henry J. Waters III Jul. 18--One of my favorite photos from the past appeared on our front page Monday. It showed my dad, H.J. Waters Jr., congratulating three Tribune newspaper carriers in 1948. Jack Waters was editor and...

OPINION: Bond's earmark: Let's hear it for pork.
July 17, 2007... Byline: Henry J. Waters III Jul. 17--The word "earmark" in federal legislative parlance is another way of saying "pork." Every U.S. senator is allotted informally a certain amount of federal largesse to hand out to favorite local...

Corrections.
July 17, 2007... Jul. 17--A caption below a photograph with a news story yesterday about the history of newspaper carriers should have said, "Tribune Publisher H.J. Waters presents outstanding carrier awards to Buzzy Stone, Bud Thorp and Kenny Cottle in this...

Harris has big fundraising quarter.
July 17, 2007... Byline: Jason Rosenbaum Jul. 17--He has nearly six times the cash on hand as his nearest Republican rival and is drawing campaign contributions from traditionally Democratic groups such as organized labor. Still, Sen. Chris Koster,...

Obituaries.
July 17, 2007... Jul. 17--Columbia Daily Tribune, Mo., Obituaries Richard "Dick" Ault, 81, of Fulton died Monday, July 16, 2007, at Jefferson City Nursing and Rehab Center. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at Church Of St....

MU dismisses Grimes from basketball team.
July 17, 2007... Byline: Steve Walentik Jul. 17--Missouri basketball Coach Mike Anderson today dismissed senior forward Kalen Grimes from the team after his arrest last week on a charge of second-degree felony assault for his role in a fight that took...

Brought into the fold: Old friends pay cancer patient a surprise visit.
July 17, 2007... Byline: Jonathon Braden Jul. 17--HARRISBURG -- As a thousand colorful paper cranes swayed in the light breeze, Scott Laws' friends and family were hard at work trying to surprise him. Velda Ogar, his grandmother, picked up sticks in...

School audit calls charges questionable: Travel receipts lack detail, but board members aren't worried.
July 17, 2007... Byline: Janese Heavin Jul. 17--Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Phyllis Chase made some "questionable" charges to a district credit card, an internal audit found, but school board members who have reviewed the charges say they...

City slow in response to economic slump, critic says.
July 17, 2007... Byline: T.J. Greaney Jul. 17--Columbia salaries are not keeping up with inflation and rising home prices, and sales tax receipts are lagging behind years past. These are telling economic indicators, and Don Stamper thinks the city...

School planners visit KC for design ideas.
July 17, 2007... Byline: Janese Heavin Jul. 17--Columbia Public Schools high school steering committee will head this week to Kansas City to get design ideas for a new high school. Members of the group, which will work with the architect to design...

Robbery victims hit with guns: Police don't know if incidents are linked.
July 16, 2007... Byline: Joe Meyer Jul. 16--Police are investigating two armed robberies yesterday morning that resulted in injuries to victims who were hit on the head with handguns. Columbia Police Department Sgt. Ken Hammond said investigators...

Teacher training receives low marks: Report ranks Missouri in bottom tier.
July 16, 2007... Byline: Janese Heavin Jul. 16--Missouri's elementary teachers might not be getting the education they need to be successful in the classroom, according to a recent national report. That's because the state isn't paying enough...

Weston's putter is pitch perfect: Senior event winner dominates greens.
July 16, 2007... Byline: Steve Walentik Jul. 16--If there was a time to make a run at him during the final round of the Columbia Invitational Seniors Championship, it came during the first five holes. That was about how long it took for John Weston...

Carrying tradition: Historian collects memories from the nation's corps of past paperboys.
July 16, 2007... Byline: Sara Agnew Jul. 16--Bob Pugh learned his first lessons in business as a paperboy for the Tribune. It was the mid-1950s, and 13-year-old Pugh had a deadbeat on his route. Back then, youth carriers bought their newspapers from...

OPINION: Bio-lab bye-bye: Now we're pulling for Kansas.
July 16, 2007... Byline: Henry J. Waters III Jul. 16--Local reactions are mixed as we learn Columbia will not be the site of the new national Level 4 infectious disease laboratory, but as we learn more about the selection process, it becomes clearer that...

Obituaries.
July 16, 2007... Jul. 16--Columbia Daily Tribune, Mo., Obituaries Gayle Marie DeGraffenreid, 46, of Brumley passed away on Friday, July 13, 2007, after a courageous battle with melanoma. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 20, at Our Lady of...

Corrections.
July 16, 2007... Jul. 16--A story yesterday incorrectly spelled the name of local geriatrician Jeffrey Frey. To see more of the Columbia Daily Tribune, or to subscribe to the newspaper, go to http://www.columbiatribune.com/. Copyright (c) 2007,...