The Northwest Missourian (Vol. 89, No. 1)

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BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Student's death
raises questions
Authorities await test results, piece
together circumstances of life lost
By TRISHA THOMPSON
COPY EDITOR
Maryville Public Safety is awaiting toxicology test results
to determine the cause of death of Northwest student Julia
Vogel, who died Dec. 28.
Vogel's body was taken to Kansas City for an autopsy per
formed by the Jackson County coroner. Results show her
cause of death to be from hypothermia, however, Public
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Safety will wait for toxicology test results which should be
SALT LAKE
completed by the end of this week to officially declare the
cause of death, Director of Public Safety Keith Wood said.
An apartment resident found Vogel's body at about 9:35
a.m. Dec. 28 outside, between two of the Fox Cove Apart
ment complexes. 2002
Maryville Public Safety and Nodaway County ambulance
were called to the 600 block of South Munn. Vogel had ap
parently been outdoors for some time because heavy frost
was on her clothing. She was treated immediately for hypo
thermia and died later that day at St. Francis Hospital.
She had reportedly been visiting a friend at Fox Cove
Apartments from 7 to 10 p.m. and was last seen leaving that
friend's apartment.
Vogel's vehicle has been recovered from the scene by
Public Safety and is undergoing inspection. Wood said in
vestigators are still trying to determine Vogel's whereabouts
from 10 p.m. until about 2 a.m.
Wood said that there were several factors to deem the TM C> 1997 SLOC
incident as "suspicious."
"It was suspicious in and ofitselfthat a 38-year-old, appar
ently healthy person is outdoors in those elements," he said.
Vogel's coat was off and about 30-40 feet away from where
her body was found. She also had blood on her face, which
later was found to be the result of a cut lip, Wood said.
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''A part of our ongoing investigation was, has there been
an assault or did she fall, those type of things," Wood said.
Wood said. there were specific prescription drugs that to xi
cologists were screening on Vogel's body. Public Safety will
release the results when tlu! information becomes available.
"The big question we hope toxicology answers for us, is
why was she incapacitated to the point that she did not re
move herself from the elements," Wood said.
People should use common sense and be prepared for
cold weather, Wood said.
"She was socializing for the evening and she was not
clothed for being outside long-term," he said. "People can
endure the cold like that, but not when they are not pre
pared for it."
University to conduct bell ringing
.
memorial for non-traditional student
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY DANNY BURNS/ONLINE MANAGING EDITOR
As the Olyn1pic flame works its way across the nation to Salt Lake City, three people from the
• By SARA SITZMAN
MANAGING EDITOR community were given the opportunity to include Maryville, Northwest in the historical occasion
Family and friends are left with questions and memories
after a Northwest student's life ended unexpectedly over the
holiday break. By ABBY SIMONS "I was both heard throughout the building as the more information, and then sug
A non-traditional student at the University, Julia Vogel, COMMUNITY NEWS EDITOR shocked and ex students prepare for Thursday's big gested to her fellow eighth-grade
38, died Dec. 28 after being found outside the Fox Cove The theme of the Salt Lake 2002 cited when she event. Keith Nowland, principal of teachers and students that Nowland
apartment complex. Olympic Torch Relay is inspiration. told me I had Maryville Middle School, has been cho be nominated. The teachers then
. Born in Maryville and raised in Hopkins, Vogel later Torchbearers who have been chosen won," Abele said. sen to be a torchbearer in the Salt Lake filled out an application for Nowland
moved to Rolla with her husband, Rodney.1bgether they had are individuals who have inspired oth "I didn't know she 2002 Olympic Torch Relay. and sent it without his knowledge. It.
' three children, Ryan, Jennifer and Kristen. ers, served their communities in an ex had entered me As one of 3,505 chosen to carry the wasn't until August that Nowland re
Vogel decided she wanted to go back to school and com emplary manner, embody the Olympic in the contest." torch on its route from Athens, Greece ceived word of his being acceptance
plete her education, LaVerne Lowrance, Vogel's father, said. spirit or have overcome adversity. Two Abele said that to Rice-Eccles Olympic Stadium in Salt by the Salt Lake Olympic Committee,
"She was looking forward to finishing her college educa area citizens participating in this year's his opportunity Lake City to mark the beginning of the but he kept it a secret for nearly four
tion," Lowrance said. "She really was enjoying it." relay are examples of this theme in to carry the torch 2002 Winter Olympic games, Nowland . months.
Vogel was majoring in business economics with a minor themselves. was n1uch more will run with the torch for approxi "Months after sending the applica
in French. Lowrance said with her knowledge in French she Matt Abele, a Physical Education significant since MATT ABELE mately one-fifth of a mile as it tion in, we didn't hear any sort of re
was planning on taking a trip this summer to be an interpreter. and Health graduate student at North the events of TORCHRUNNER goes through St. Joseph on its route sponse, so we assumed he must not
Along with her classes, Vogel also worked as a desk clerk west, ran Wednesday as a torchrunner Sept. II. across the United States Thursday have been chosen, and didn't say any
at the Comfort Inn in Maryville. She had been employed in Kansas City, Mo. "This did have a lot more meaning morning. thing about it to him," said eighth
there since August. Manager Chuck Hetrick said Vogel was Abele described the event as uplift for me since the attacks, as it was for When Nowland, who has been prin grade teacher Susan Martin. "Then, a
always punctual and responsible. ing. everyone who participated," Abele cipal of MMS for five years, discovered week before Christmas, Mr. Nowland
"I always considered her a very good employee," Hetrick "It was one of the most exciting said. "Since the Olympics are a sign of that he would be carrying the torch in finally told us he had been nomi
said. "We're truly sorry for the Joss." things I've ever done," Abele said of the international pence, it was all the more the relay, his initial response was shock, nated. I don't think he realized what
According to Lowrance, Vogel worked the evening of Dec. relay. ''All the fans and the atmosphe1!e important after the attacks. It really was because he was not aware of his nomi a big deal it really :was."
• 28 and was scheduled to work the following morning. Her made it totally exhilarating." a very special moment in my life to be nation as torchbearer. If anyone realizes what a big deal
mother, Margaret, had also seen her that evening and Vogel Abele was nominated a year ago by able to do this." "I received a letter in the mail last Nowland's involvement in the relay is,
was happy, he said. his older sister, Jessica Todd. When she August informing me that I had been it is his students.
"It was just such a shock," Lowrance said. "We just found out about the contest she wrote * * * chosen," Nowland said. "It was then "Mr. Nowland really deserves to be
couldn't imagine it." an essay describing his accomplish that I learned that teachers in the a torchrunner because he's a cool
Until toxicology tests come back on Vogel, it is uncertain ments as a long-jumper and sprinter Signs line the halls of Maryville school had nominated me." guy," said MMS sixth-grader Dawson
the specifics of her death. for Northwest's track team and what an Middle School that read, "Good Luck The idea for Nowland's nomination Vorderbruegge. "He's a good repre
"We don't know a Jot at this time," Lowrance said. "We're inspiration he was because of his hard Mr. Nowland! We are proud of you!" came February from MMS eighth grade sentation for Maryville and the
~ just waiting for more information." work and dedication. In August, Abele above the graphic of an Olympic torch. teacher Becky Byland, who saw ads en Middle School."
Student Senate will plan a bell ringing for Vogel's family was informed by Todd that he had been Excitement is in the air this week at couraging citizens to nominate torch
as a memorial from the Universitr,. chosen. Maryville Middle School. It can be bearers. She found a Web site to learn Please see TORCH RUNNERS on pg. 3A
"She was just a wonderful girl,' Lowrance said.
Collision slows traffic State budget demands put University in tough spot
By SARA SITZMAN it's the uncertainty in the national and viously have to go back to the drawing
MANAGING EDITOR state economy," Barnes said. "Both of boards and find more savings."
Northwest must lind a balance be which are naturally outside our con As of right now, no faculty positions
tween maintaining a functioning Insti trol." have been expunged due to the lack of
tution and meeting the governor's de To accommodate for the latest state funds. ·
mands to cut spending. crunch, Northwest will suffer adminis-· "We are pledged to do everything
An additional 2 percent budget cut trative and staff cuts, and will reach into possible to perturb instruction as little
was announced Dec. 17 by Gov. Bob the University's monetary reserves, as possible, but I would be less than
Holden, an amount totaling $583,430, Hubbard said. honest if I didn't point out that we are
University President Dean Hubbard "Now when we finish making the running out of options," Hubbard said.
said. current 2 percent adjustments that we The University will continue its cur
"Now although it doesn't provide a have to make, I'm guessing, I don't rent course of action for coping with
whole lot of comfort, as we struggle know for sure, but our reserve figure the budget crunch until nextJear's fi
with the budget, it Is useful to realize will have been cut in half and the re· nancial situation Is announce . B<trnes
that we're not in this alone," 1-Jubbard maining balance will be less than the 5 said the University is hopeful that the
said. ''Almost every state is having simi percent that we had to adjust for at the budget woes will be short term.
lar problems. And in fact, when they beginning of this year," Hubbard said. "Our optimism is that we're In a po·
line the states up and they look at the Another concern is the governor's sltion to continue to emphasize
severity of the budget in that state, Mis announcement of the budget for the strengths of our programs and to con
souri seems to fall about the middle." 2003 tlsc<tl ye<tr expected Jan. 23. tinue to serve our students," Barnes
PHOTO BY l-AURA SECK/CHIEF Provost Taylor Uarn~;~s said the "I don't know <tnyone who doesn't said.
Two onlookers watch as pollee and Bovle's Motors help cle.r Hlghwav 71 after two c:ars twuble with the budget is the unpre· believe that it will contain additional
c:ollldeln front ofWai·Mart Tuesdav evening. Jrafflc: was delaved for 30 minutes whlle;ollc:e dictable economy. cuts," Hubbard said. "If indeed Gov.
Sir• $1tlman can bt contacted at 56~-U~4 or
marked off the area. ~ -~ · ~l "In tenus of Northwest's concerns, Holden calls for mte cuts, we will ob· "lum•ntml•••..n.. lanonllnt.com .~ ·
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Gallery Reception honors quality
welcomes
By MARJIE KOSMAN tion before the ceremony began. thing to do," said Provost Taylor
exhibit EDITOR IN CHIEF Representatives of the three Qual Barnes.
At 6:45a.m. Dec. 13, 108 North ity Award winners, Sprint, As University President Dean
west students, faculty and staff Anheuser-Busch and Northwest, Hubbard accepted the Quality
boarded two buses for a five-hour mingled around candlelit tables Award, cheers erupted and the au
By LAURA PEARL drive to St. Louis. A black-tic Mis and chatted over glasses of red dience leapt to its feet. Hubbard
UNIVERSITY NEWS EDITOR souri Quality Award ceremony at wine. Northwest representatives af said students were the reason for
the Downtown Marriott was their fixed Bearcat stickers to their cloth winning the award, and students in
Students, faculty and commu
final destination. ing. Members of other companies attendance stood to be recognized.
nity members filled Hoom 244 of
Tired and bleary-eyed, Student received stickers from proud North While students are the reason
the Olive DeLuce Fine Arts Building
Senate members speculated on the west faculty and students. Northwest strives for quality,
Monday night as a representative
banquet and whether their formal Lt. Gov. Joe Maxwell sported a Hubbard said he hopes students do
from the Normal Editions Work
dresses would be too formal. Ad Bearcat sticker as well. not notice.
shop welcomed the newest art ex
ministrators napped while "Apollo "If you strive for excellence, you "Hopefully students will just ex
hibit to Northwest.
13" played on the bus. Faculty can achieve excellence," he said. perience quality in so many small
Veda Hives, associate director
talked with students about finals "That's what tonight is all about. ways that it never dawns on them,"
and printer for the NEW, greeted the
just taken and holiday plans. People Folks who know about setting stan he said. "Our students take it for
packed room with a short speech
who had been to the 1997 Quality dards and achieving them." granted and that's what we want. If
followed by a slide presentation ex
Award ceremony in Jefferson City After the reception, guests trav they've experienced four or five
plaining the printmaking process.
told others about the atmosphere. eled to the banquet hall amid mu 'years of quality and they go out into
Rives showed slides of herself
"This is going to be a grand and sic from Northwest's jazz ensemble. the world of work, they understand
and other staff members creating
glorious night," said Carol Cowles, Northwest faculty and adminis what quality is intuitively and they
prints in their workshop at Illinois
assistant vice president of student trators expressed their excitement will implement it in their own work
State University.
affairs. as anticipation mounted. environment."
Hives de11ned printmaking and PHOTO BY MELISSA GALITZ/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
explained each possible method for University President Dean Hubbard accepts the Missouri Quality Award from Lt. Gov. Everyone's questions were an "We've been given affirmation Marjie Kosman can be contacted at 562-1224
creating prints, noting that making Joe Maxwell Dec. 13 in St. Louis. This is the second time Northwest has won the award. swered when the governor's recep- that what we're doing is the right or [email protected]
prints of artwork is not the same as
reproducing artwork. Associate ctirector anticipates future Construction progresses
The Normal Editions Workshop
brings in artists, who may then pay
to have their original images
By CLARK GRELL seating on the west side of the sta
printed by the NEW staff. By KARA SWINK with the associate director oppor management of the admissions da CHIEF REPORTER dium and expanding the press box.
"We're dedicated to assisting art CHIEF IIEPORTER tunity, she believed it would help tabase, the direct mail campaign,
Construction crews are keeping Construction on the west side
ists in their careers as well as ben The newest associate director of her advance at Northwest. It was residency petitions and the admis
busy with many projects around might be a problem within itself.
efiting students by helping them to admissions started her new job also a way for her to use informa sions operations staff. Powers will
campus in an effort to keep North "Contractors have expressed
see professional artists at work," Monday and became responsible tion gained from classes she has also work on committees and the
west growing. concerns about tight scheduling
Hives said. for admis taken at Northwest for her Masters enrollment management team.
Many projects are in the final and tight area to work around,"
Hives, along with Workshop Di sions deci of Business Administration. Pow "She will promote Northwest to
stages of completion while others Courter said.
rector Hichard Finch, compiled an sions and en ers replaced Sandi Cox and Beverly prospective students, parents and
have just begun. The stadium work will take 12-
exhibition of 20 original, limited rolling stu Schenkel, who have been splitting counselors in a positive manner,"
Construction Manager Dave 15 months, Courter said.
edition prints from contemporary dents into the the associate director's job. Schenkel said. "She will work well
Duvall said it is important to keep Construction on a new ware-
artists who have collaborated with University. · Schenkel received the Dean posi with the campus community to
the campus up-to-
the NEW staff. This collection will Deb Pow tion and Cox retired and came back help create a culture that is cus
date.
be on display in the Olive DeLuce ers has to work part time, so the depart tomer-friendly."
Gallery. worked for the ment decided to hire a full-time Although Powers believes she Grow~h is important.
jorO pnroe joefc ttsh ei nm iats- ' '
Northwest has worked for a University for employee. will enjoy her position, her first pri last phase of con- I've seen many organiza
couple of years to bring the exhibit the past six "I may not be out there to do any ority will be the students and the
struction is the
to the campus, said Paul Falcone, years. The l1rst great things for an institution, but I University. tions get to a point and
renovation of the
associate professor of art. three years really believe I do small things in "Northwest is one of the great
Falcone heard about the NEW she worked as great ways," Powers said. est places, and I can't say enough Garrett-Strong then freeze and then not
DEB POWERS Building. Renova-
wfroomrk ian pgr iton t bcroinnfge riet ntoce c aanmdp buesg asno 1\SSOCIIITE DIHECTOII OF gasiosnisatla ndtir erce witTh haen poopspitoiro(nu wniitlly p toro evnidhea nPcoew eenrs aitb boruintg tsh teo sptousdietnivtse, "a Psopwecetrss stahiad.t tions began nearly know what to do."
ADMISSIONS two years ago with
Northwest students could see tor of the rollment through admissions and "The quality of life you get living
trends and processes in Small Business Development Cen to grow professionally, she said. in a community this size is emphasis on labs DAVE DUVALL
and office space.
printmaking. ter. She became assistant director of Powers will work under Beverly just something that can't be mea CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
The project will be
"These are mainly contempo the Northwest Missouri Educa Schenkel, associate director of ad sured."
completed by mid-
rary print makers-people who are tional Consortium in I 999. missions for operations.
Kara Swink can be contacted at 562-1224 or summer, said Ray
active right now in the art world," When Powers was approached Schenkel will advise Powers on [email protected] Courter, vice president for finance house has begun north and west of
Falcone said. "This will give people
and support services. the campus and should be com
insight into what's going on in con
The $15 million project includes pleted by summer 2003.
temporary printmaking. Just the ment for "Celticfusion," a similar
NEWS IN BRIEF Service Center. the addition of a greenhouse and "We have to store large amounts
aesthetic experience of looking at group which is no longer touring.
botany classroom. of equipment and supplies," Duvall
artwork is a benefit in itself." "Celticfusion" was a replace
The exhibit is displayed in the 11Gaelforce" coming to ment group for the series' original Summer in London appli The building was built in 1968 said. "It is a great addition to the
and needed updating, Courter said. campus."
first floor gallery of the Olive campus in March· performers, '.'Spirit qfthe Danc(3." cations being accepted ·· "We wanted to deliver a science The University has rented facili"
DeLuce Fine Arts building and can "Gaell'orce" will come to campus
program that is technologically ties in Maryville for storageand will
be seen from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mon The 2002 Encore Series faces a March 15 and will begin perform Students interested in traveling
based," Courter said. use money saved in rental expenses
days, I p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays ch~inge in its lineup of spring per ing at 7:30 p.m. in the Mary Linn to London as part of Northwest's Other major projects are in the to pay for the new·warehouse.
through Saturdays and 1:30 p.m. to formances. Performing Arts Center. "Summer in London" program may
planning stages.
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Northwest officials are looking at
• group "Gaelforce" will visit the be honored. Ticket refunds must be For more information, contact
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Church organist retires
er years of service
27
By ABBY SIMONS school. After graduating high mitted to playing. We could always
COMMUNITY NEWS EDITOR school, Mozingo was married. She rely on her," Evans said. "She spent
Of the many joyful sights and and her husband Bill then moved to countless hours practicing and
seen and heard from Sun Tarkio, where they lived from 1958 truly showed dedication to the
services at First Baptist Church until 1972, when they moved back church and to our God."
Maryville, what the members of to Maryville. In 1975, she began At Mozingo's final service Sun
e congregation are struck by most playing regularly for the church, day, Dec. 30, she played one extra
the sounds of the church organ. and did so for the next 27 years. hymn on the organ and was then
Pat Mozingo, organist for the Mozingo said that every service presented with a scrapbook, notes
was responsible for music she played was special in its own of appreciation and a small grand
the services, and after 27 years, way, but her favorite service to play piano figurine that plays "Amazing
retiring. was Christmas Communion. She Grace."
Mozingo, who lives in Maryville also recalls the summer of 1990, Mozingo, who has three grown
her husband Bill, loved her when she played with three other children and four grandchildren,
as an organist, and to her, it musicians at an evening service. works part time at the Nodaway
hardly a job. "Four of us did a Sunday night of County Health Center. She plans on
"I put in plenty of hours at the music, with four different instru traveling with her husband, but will
urch playing many weddings, fu ments," Mozingo said. "It sounded fill in occasionally at the church,
s and church services, but it wonderful, and was very spe.cial." and will always be expected to give
all very fulfilling," Mozingo Brent Evans, music director at it her all.
"I wouldn't have kept it up for First Baptist, said that both "It's an important job," Mozingo
long if it weren't a blessing." Mozingo's talent and dedication said. "Because every Sunday is a Sun
Mozingo began playing the or will be missed. day that touches someone's heart." PHOTO BY LAURA SECK/CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER
gan when she took lessons at the "If anything stands out about Abby Simons can be contacted at 562-1224 Pat Mozingo, organist at First Baptist Church lays her hands upon the organ she has played for more than 27 years. She retired
First Baptist Church while in high Pat, it was that she was very com- or [email protected] Dec. 30 and plans on traveling with her husband, Bill.
nstruction School district receives
Investigation
affects lives
award for development
c~ntinues in
of residents
g1rl's death
By CLARK GRELL Chairperson Sandra Wood said win-
By KARA SWINK CHIEF REPORTER ning the award is a major accom-
CHIEF REPORTER North Nodaway School District plishment for the school district. By DANNY BURNS
Homeowners on Highway 71 are was recognized for its efforts in im- "It feels like winning the national DAILY ONLINE MANAGING EDITOR
looking forward to highway con proving student achievement Dec. championship for the students," Almost 11ve weeks since the body
struction being finished and the 19 in San Antonio. The school dis- Woodsaid."Ithasmadeanimpacton of 15-year-old Sarah McCoy was
highway turning into four lanes. trict received the National Staff the classroom and the community." found, Buchanan County Prosecut
Merle Mumford has owned her Award for Professional Develop- The p·rogram began five years ingAttorney Dwight Scroggins said
.f wme for over 62 ye·ars, which set ment for their outstanding teacher ago and has recognized 32 schools the case is still active and ongoing.
on the side of the highway. development program. for their achievements. On Dec. 5, McCoy's body was
"They were supposed to start North Nodaway was presented North Nodaway was not the only found in a creek bed north of
this project a long time ago, but the award by U.S. Secretary ofEdu- school in the state of Missouri to Gower, Mo., near County Road DO
they couldn't get the money," cation Rod Paige at the Improving win the award. Ridge Elementary in Clinton county. She had been
Mumford said. "This is long over PHOTO BY LAURA SECK/CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER America's Schools Conference. School in Ellisville and the North missing since Dec. 3 after her father
due, just long overdue." Construction continues on Highway 71 south of Maryville. The construction will The award is given to schools or Kansas City School District were returned to the family's rural
Mumford was directly affected change the highway from two lanes to four. school districts that show evidence presented the award as well. The Easton, Mo., home to find the front
.by the construction when her fence of staff development making im- award is given to five schools in the door open and his daughter's keys
'Had to be removed. The workers Mumford and the Ingrams both tion to what they originally told us," provements in student learning. To nation each year. lying on the ground.
had prepared her ahead of time that feel their privacy has not been af Gail Ingram said. "When we built win the award, schools must send North Nodaway is the first rural On Dec. 7, a 16-year-old was
they would have to remove it and it fected since the construction began we had it staked off where the high in an application and show in- school district to win the award. charged in the kidnapping of
was reinstalled two days later. and both commented that noise way was going to be, if we would creased achievement over a three- Wood said the school district has McCoy and remains in custody.
The construction has not ere- has not been a problem. have known sooner we would have year period. received national attention. Calls to juvenile authorities were
ated hardships for other residents The Ingrams built their house moved the house back farther." The school filled a room with "We are getting calls from others, not returned.
who live on Jhe constructing high- seven y,ears agq! and :realizeq con The ·Gonstruction..workf,'lrs. )lave notebooks from teachers and post- ·wondering what wedo/'.Wood said,·- . _'Tl~ere are a ~ot of things g?in?, ,
way side ,either• . Randall and. Gail·.. struction might, become <a factor. . worked well with the families and ers of achievement. A panel of ex- Wood said the involvement .of on dally with dtfferent agencies, ·
Ingram's main concern with the ... They had their !~llQ laiq.put fl!1_d have beencourt~6us to the in ~hen perts.from the development pro- people was ()Oe the reasons why the Scroggins said. "But it's investiga- .
highway construction is that when surveyed as far as the highway but workir\g' ar6'und 'rh'eir'prdp'eity. grrim'evaluated the work and the school distfict woii.'the'award. · · · tivework that' doesn't yield a i'ot·of '
completed they will have to drive still had to give up more land than The workers are pretty good school's development toward in- "Everything has been tremen- public information."
two miles south to be able to come theywanted because of construction. about the homeowners," Randall creased teacher skills and student dous," Wood said. "We've had a Jot The official cause of death has
into Maryville, because that will be "We were disappointed they Ingram said. "They respect us, a·nd achievement. of support from the community not been released and will not until
the closest divider. took 15 more feet of land in addi- try to keep the drive open." Professional Development and School Board." the case goes to trial, Scroggins said.
Colltinued [rom JA he's just like one of the students, he's the entire school out on one and both the kids and teachers are and graduate of Northwest, is cur along with numerous family and
-rorchrunners someone who you can always stop trip," Schieber said. "It's great very excited, that's really neat to rently in recovery from supra friends.
and talk to," said eighth grader that everyone will be down to see." sellargerminoma, a rare life-threat "It's a great honor to be able to
Nicole Dean. support him, and to make the ening brain tumor. She was nomi do this, and it's very special since I
An assembly was held for The entire school will travel to kids aware of how important this * * * nated to be a torchrunner by her was nominated by my family,"
Nowland yesterday morning, where St. Joseph to watch Nowland is." mother, Christine. DenOuden said. "Family and
each homeroom made gifts for bear the torch Thursday morning. Ever humble, Nowland, an expe Former Northwest student "I actually didn't expect that I friends make it so much more im
Nowland, such as a good luck pil The school will be taking 10 buses, rienced runner and veteran of one Laurie DenOuden, 23, also fits the would be chosen, but it happened," portant."
low, among other things, and pre and MMS assistant principal marathon, is still quiet about his ac characteristics of inspiration, as DenOuden said. ''I'm very proud to DenOudcn, who currently lives
•~ented them to Nowland. Peggy Schieber, who organized complishment. well as overcoming adversity. be doing this, I'm just a little wor in Kansas City, is an administrative
Teachers also wrote a song the assembly and trip, said not "I didn't want to draw too much DenOuden also participated as a ried about the running part, since I assistant for the American Cancer
for Nowland to the tune of thing like this has ever happened attention to it, but I am very hon torchrunner in the relay as it passed haven't run in a while." Society.
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him. "This is truly a major accom "Anytime we have an event that day. Christine, traveled to Kansas City to
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NATIONAL VIEW
Economic slump direct result of
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terrorism, not proposed tax cut Since the horrific events of Sept. 11, scholars and award-winning journal to mention that it limits the freedoms
Americans have been saturated by con- ists from all over the world have been that we're supposed to be protecting
stant news coverage of everything sur- reporting varying sides to the "New from terrorism.
rounding the attacks and their after- War" on terrorism-perspectives that Thousands of documented civilian
BY N.R. WINDLE math. Everyone seems to agree that are intentionally left out or slipped into deaths continue to take place because
DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN (U.MISSISSIPPI) these times are incredibly important the back pages by the U.S. press. of U.S. bombing in Afghanistan, but
(U-WIHE) OXFOHD, Miss.-Before a town hall meeting in Ontario, Calif., Saturday, and Americans are more concerned If our media is failing us and our most U.S. media sources won't report
President George W. Bush defended his tax cut against allegations by Senate Majority than they have been in decades about rights, it's our responsibility to become them. Human Rights Watch, London's
Leader 1bm Daschle that it is at least partly responsible for the nation's current eco the state of the world. the media-to research, consider, and The Guardian, TJze Toronto Globe & ~
nomic slump. Even pop stars-not the most so- report varying, thoughtful perspectives Mail and other world news sources are
Bush vowed, "not over my dead body will they raise your taxes." He then predicted cially conscious group these days-re- on our national life. With that in mind, reporting that non-Tali ban women and
tlmt critics would try to stop future phases of the tax cut from taking effect. acted well: U2's Bono organized are- I'll seek out those underreported sto children are being blown to pieces.
Bush said, "There are going to be people that say we can't have the tax cut go through JEDMURR vamped version of Marvin Gaye's clas- ries i!l the coming months for Tile Mis- One of the most valuable freedoms
anymore. That's a tax raise. And I challenge their economics when they say raising MISSOURIAN COLUMNIST sic "What's Going On." The song was sozman. Americans have is the right and there
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president's economicproposals would not work. He said the GOP is "proposing more . , sis, not just a bunch o[ teen stars fight- amples: . . by addressing these issues and many t.
tax cuts, mostly for the affluent and big corporations." ing for face time. On Oct. 26, at the beginning of a re- more in the coming months, this col
In his response Saturday Bush said, "Somebody told me the funniest thing. They The song's hook is not as simple as cession and the anthrax scare, the umn will give readers diverse view
said, 'There's some in Washington saying that the tax cut caused the recession.' I don't it seems. At its most powerful, driven House of Representatives voted them points that they may not normally get
know what economic textbook they're reading." by Gaye's pained vocals and images of selves a 14 percent pay raise, which to see.
He claimed that tax cuts have the opposite effect. He said, "If you tl1ink tl1e economy Vietnam and civil rights deaths, the means they've had a 48 percent pay As Supreme Court Justice Louis D.
is going to slow down, the best way to recover is to Jet people have their own money in song is a·call to look beyond conven- raise in one decade. How much has Brandeis once said: "The function of
their pockets to spend, not the government." tion into the realities of a divid~d, your pay gone up in the last decade? the press is very high ... almost holy. It
Bush went on to blame the Sept. 11 attacks for the current economic slump. He struggling country. Attorney General John Ashcroft and ought to serve as a forum for the ·t
said, "There is no question that the attacks of Sept. 11 hurt our economy. I mean, there So, what is really going on? Unfor- Company used scare tactics to pass a people, through which the people may
is no question about it-the attacks affected the confidence of the American people." tunately, most of the mainstream U.S. bill that defines terrorism so broadly know freely what is going on."
While squabbling over the economy may seem petty in the wake of the Sept. 11 media is denying Americans their right that a union laborer fighting for work
terrorist attacks, recent polls show that most voters are more concerned about the to honest and accurate information. ers' rights or a peaceful environmental Jed Murr can be contacted at S62·1224 or at
economy than they are about terrorism. However, in the past few months, protester can be labeled a terrorist, not [email protected]
This makes Bush's tax cut an important issue considering the crucial midterm con
gressional elections at the end of this year that could tip the balance of power in the
currently Democrat-controlled Senate or the Republican-led House of Representa
tives. While Bush is not yet running a campaign for re-election, losing the House could
hurt his chances of pursuing his agenda during the rest of his term in office. NATIONAL VI E W
I tend to agree with Bush on this issue. The Democratic attempts to blame the cur
rent economic slowdown on the tax cut are nothing more than shameful political op
portunism. Bush is right in saying that our current economic problems are a direct The recent surge of patriotism borders on consumerism
result of terrorism.
In a time when the confidence of the American people is lacking, a tax cut that puts
money back into the pockets of consumers is necessary to get our economy back on
track and restore some of that confidence. BY BOB WARRING thing. Instead you need to associate your needs and goals
However, I believe the current debate over a tax cut is a good thing. It is a sign that DAILY PENNSYLVANIAN (U. PENNSYLVANIA) with those of big business. This is a bad thing.
America's
our country is hopefully beginning to recover from the devastation of Sept. 11. (U-WIHE) PHILADELPHIA· Apparently, I'm a bad Ameri Why is it, that in the recent economic downturn, as in
can. most recessions, it's the profit margins of big business that
tragedy
Since the attacks ofSept.l1, I haven't purchased a single must remain untouchable and holy, while workers (surprise,
The Northwest Missourian is an independent learning environment has led to car, applied for any new credit cards or even donned one of surprise!) have proved all too expendable?
those T-shirts with an eagle on it. Actually, I'd say that if one Now, before I get a flood of e-mails from a certain busi
providing the best source ofi nformation and advertising for our community. a rash of thing in my life has certainly not changed in the wake of the ness school, let me defend myself. I understand the funda-
terrorist attacks, it's been my spending practices. I never mentals of capitalism (I did take Economics I and II), and I 1
Questions? Comments about The Northwest Missourian? Story Idea? We would like to hear from you. If people seem to have much money anyway, so maybe it's irrelevant. agree that one of the largest disservices we can do ourselves
you do not find the person you need on the right, please contact Sara Sitzman at 660-562-1224, by fax But, nonetheless, I'm worried-with Americans like me, how as Americans is to let the World Trade Center attack disrupt
at 660·562·1521, by e-mail at [email protected] or write us at 800 University capitalizing in the world are the rest of you supposed to "keep America our way of life, including our purchasing decisions.
Drive, Wells Hall 6, Maryville, MO 64468. running?" But how dare these companies play on our grief-inspired
on citizens' Sure, I have always thought that patriotism was a rather patriotism to sell their products as they lay off masses of
EDITORIAL BOARD Lori Reed, Photographer curious thing to begin with, but I can wave a flag with the workers? How patriotic is that? If we were really united (you
660-562-1224 Jamie Rinehart, Reporter empathy best of them. ("Hocky IV," "Glory" and "Saving Private Ryan" know, like that airline whose pilots were on strike last year), .t,
Michelle Stacy, Reporter are among my favorite movies.) I do think that patriotism is couldn't these businesses make a greater effort to ensure we
Marjie Kosman, Editor In Chief Chris Thomas, Reporter too often an excuse not to think, but my latest gripe isn't get through this together and employed?
Sara Sitzman, Managing Editor with patriotism per se. It's with patriotism's recent marriage I don't see why patriotism must be the burden of the com·
Bill Knust, Assignment Director ADVERTISING to consumerism. mon person. What we're talking about here is the difference
Laura Pearl, University News Editor 660-562-1635 While who-knows-how-many bodies remain under the between keeping corporate profits high and joblessness and
. Abby Simons, Community News Editor rubble of the World Trade Center, already we've trodden all financial ruin for individual people and families. In times of
. Justin Bush, Sports Editor Katy Graber, Advertising Director over what should be sacred ground. Watch some prime time crisis, who really has the power here to step forth and "keep
Ann Harman, Features Editor Melissa Gilson, Assistant Advertising Director television and I bet you will find it's easier to count the com America running?" The jobless? t
Trisha Thompson, Copy Editor Ryan Daniels, Account Executive mercials that don't contain an American flag or an allusion I will admit I'm no Economics major. ('lb be perfectly
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Kara Swink, Chief Reporter Candice Mahlberg, Account Executive carry it.) while, but at worst, it's no more than what they are asking of
Jeremy Hagerman, Account Executive
Go to your local mall and just count the number of ven m& .
ONLINE STAFF Chrissy Beck, Account Executive dors peddling "Remember the Towers" and ·~merlcan Spirit" But let's put the economics aside and remember the real
Jill Dauner, Account Executive
Danny Burns, Online Managing Edi\or Jackie Palmer, Account Executive T-shlrts. Since Sept. 11, we have Indeed established a new, tragedy here. Thousands of people died In the terrorist at
Scott Reynolds, Online Assistant Clara Busenbark, Design Director disturbing value: patriotism equals consumerism. tacks of Sept. 11. Many of their families will never even have
Jenette Smith, Online Assistant Renae Kroll, Designer Granted, math was never my strong point, but something the closure of a proper burial. Allusions to this grief, no 4
Keerthi Avula, Online Assistant Kara Kamen, Designer here doesn't quite add up. When did 1 have to buy my matter how oblique, have no place In marketing unless all
Julian Kussman, Online Assistant Dallas Archer, Designer Americanness?I'm a white Anglo-Saxon Protestant (Baptist profits from those sales are going toward whatever limited
Robert Yates, Online Assistant Brett Gilland, Designer it counts), I played a little baseball in high school and l cun comfort money can bring to the victims' families.
Ellen Arseneau, Designer put away apple pie like it's no body's business.lflt were 1962, So, let's nil be good Americans. You don't have to spend
Nick Thurber, Designer I'd be on a poster somewhere. more, although a donation to the September 11 Fund or
PRINT STAFF Keely Burns, Designer But now that'll all changed. You no longer need my crew American Red Cross wouldn't hurt. But whatever you choose
Matt Armstrong, Reporter Mary Beth Russel, Designer cut and blue eyes to be "a real American.'' This is a good to do, just don't do it with a flag covering your eyes.
Monica Caldwell, Reporter Alison Adkins, Designer
Christina C•mpobasso, Photographer Mike Voris, Designer
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MY VIEW VIEW
Insane hours, no sleep worth experience What are you looking
forward to at this
year's Winter
I was recently asked why I spend like Mizzou and K State, but when I I also get to spend the majority of as much as I can about my field. Ask Olympics?
countless hours and many sleep came to Northwest, I discovered my days feeding my passion. Who any art, music or broadcasting ma
less nights in the basement of what this school could offer me. could possibly ask for more? jor, they understand.
Wells Hall to work on the newspa Experience. Here, I had the chance The late nights aren't that bad I admit, sometimes I feel like a
per. to be on the editorial board of a because as anyone who has lived dark when one of the girls in my
And now, in the wee hours of the publication my freshman year. At a with me knows, I'm a night owl. I sorority asks why I can't go to a
moming, with my eyes bleary from larger school, I wouldn't even get would much rather stay up late to mixer on a Wednesday night and I
looking at a computer screen for the chance to be published until at get something done and sleep-in in tell her I'm working on the newspa
too long and my train of thought least my junior year. the morning. Some weirdos will ac per. But then I just remember ev
derailing as a result of sleep depri Of course, entering college, I had tually go to bed when they are tired erything the basement has given
vation, I wonder myself. Why am I no idea how much the basement of and get up early in the moming to me.
MARJIE doing this? Wells Hall would take over my life. finish a project or paper. These It taught me how to manage my
KOSMAN But the answer is simple. Be I began as the editorial assistant of people fascinate me. How anyone time and stress, it provided me with
EDITOR IN CHIEF cause I love it. Heartland View magazine and was can function before 10 a.m. is be friends and even a couple of dates.
Ever since I was 10 years old, I've sucked further and further into the yond me. I've learned more about joumalism
"I am looking forward to the figure
known that I wanted to write for the world of student publications. I When people find out the hours than any class could ever teach me.
skating competitions. Hopefully the
rest of my life. For a while I thought quickly moved into bigger and bet I work at Wells, I often get a look of It also taught me how to have fun
United States will do very well this
I would be an author of fiction, but ter leadership positions until I disgust and they ask, "How can you at work and how to produce a qual
year."
when I discovered journalism in became editor in chief this semes do that?" I just shrug and smile, ity publication.
high school, I quickly changed my ter. because there is no way they could And there's nothing that could Missy Alfrey
focus. I was excited to take the job, even understand what journalism make me miss those experiences. Recreational therapy major
When it came time to choose a though it meant less sleep, more means to me and why I've dedi
Marjie Kosman can be contacted at 562-1224 or
college, I looked at bigger schools stress and more responsibility. But cated my college career to leaming at [email protected]
MY VIEW
Editor fails to make 'delivery girl' cut
"Finally, a good sporting event where
the athletes don't gripe and complain
When I reached Maryville's city paper tossing while driving. paper delivery person, and I'm just Or maybe the five cars tailing my
about salary. Also, where all the
limits Friday moming, I came to a So I guess this little space is my now beginning to question this job Escort down First Street last March athletes showing patriotism for
sort of revelation. Okay, actually I only means of confession. You are description. A true papergirl would as I attempted the "drive and drop" whatever their country of origin."
came to two revelations. the first to know that, yes, I can find never take the passenger seat and should have clued me in to my true
First, I couldn't help but look . any given street and, no, I do not yet I know community Missourian calling-passenger paper place Emily Elder
around at each street comer, curve, have the ability to find houses subscribers would prefer I stick to ment. History major
rental house and church with an within a city block without some my "shotgun" spot if it means they And so, as I head into my final
appreciation that only a second-tri serious help. Not while holding pa- will get their papers. trimester at the University, I don't
mester Northwest senior can have. pets and keeping my car on the So I guess I'll continue to ride plan to upset this balance I've
Everything started to fall into the pavement anyway. "shotgun" with my papers by my achieved. Just like some people are
"memories" section of my brain Large house numbers do the side, if that means I'll be keeping made for the stage, some for the
LAURA PEARL with high school graduation, prom trick for me sometimes, but I need myself and other unsuspecting screen and some for the office, I am
UNIVERSITY NEWS EDITOR and dozens of elementary school more than a decorative number to drivers from inevitable destruction. most certainly made to ride "shot
moments. keep me on the road when I'm Besides, the few times I have ven gun" through Maryville while my
It shouldn't be long before I'm sandwiched between an SUVand a tmed off solo on my paper routes, colleagues set out, lists of addresses
talking about "back when I was in slow-moving pickup, with a map I've had the distinct impression and maps in hand, and guide their
college." I can feel myself instinc and fom newspapers on my lap. that it's just not my calling. cars to precise locations.
tively cringe. So I have enlisted the help of a For instance, take the warm fall But then again, maybe they've
As I drove past Wells Hall, I came friend in my quest to be a compe- day when I set off on foot to walk just never sampled life in the
"I like skiing, I expect professional
to my second realization: I've been tent paper delivery person, and the the small22-paper route the edito driver's seat, heads freshly
skiers like Tommy Moe and Dan Hoyd
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pers to local residents; and during ' my car has been spared an un- the beautiful October sky dropped Speech· communications major
these. two years, I have yet to mas timely death. a message into my hair, loud and
Laura Pearl can be contacted at 562-1224 or at
ter the fine art of map-reading and And yet I still think of myself as a clear. [email protected]
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Concert cancellation hits editor, friends hard
Ever had one of those moments ets in our hands. "Dream On." have known each other since kin
when you were so excited about This was no ordinary band. This After getting a good bite to eat, dergarten hot on his trail. He's got "I look forward to the United States
something, only to be punched in was Aerosmith. One ofthe greatest we were ready to get back on I-29 the wrong people mad at him. Of dominating on our home soil. They
the chest by a setback? It happens bands of all time. Everybody on and continue our quest. And then course, he's a rock star and doesn't are fun to watch, and they will bring
to everybody and it happened to earth owns at least one Aerosmith it happened. The radio announced care about us. our country together."
me before Christmas break. CD. When the news broke that they that the concert had been cancelled I would give Steven Tyler a free
A couple of friends and I had were coming to the Midwest, it because Steven Tyler had an "ill subscription to The Northwest Mis Mike Vonnahme
tickets to the legendary band seemed too good to be true. ness." Somehow he had vocal chord sourian so he would read this and Accounting major
Aerosmith, who was scheduled to We waited patiently as time went problems. In my opinion, his "ill know how much we dislike his band
play at Kemper Arena in Kansas by. We even had a countdown. ness" was probably a small head now.
City, Mo. It was to be a great night Forty-two days ... 29 days ... 17 days ache and the fact that he has never I have boycotted all Aerosmith
CLARK GRELL
and a great way to end my first tri ... nine days ... Oh yeah, we are in heard of Kansas City. CDs and I even have to mute the TV
CHIEF REPORTER mester at Northwest. It was my single digits ... three days. The mood among us changed as when those Dodge truck commer
Christmas present to myself. Finally, Dec. 13 had come. Adam fast as the cars zooming down the cials come on playing "Just Push
1\vo months earlier, I told one of drove from Manhattan, Kan.,to Interstate. We all looked at each Play." I get a bitter taste in my
my friends, Adam, about Maryville that day. We met up with other with nothing to say. It was too mouth just hearing the name
Aerosmith coming to Kansas City. our other friend, Tony, and were set unbelievable to be true. We had to Aerosmith.
He was excited as much as I was to go. Finals were done and it was stop in a hotel parking lot to calm The anger is built up inside of
and agreed we should go. time to listen to some good ol' rock ourselves down and then finally we me and I will not rest until
It sounded like a plan, but there 'n' roll. got back on I-29, this time going Aerosmith circles Kansas City on
was a problem. A big problem. The We started the drive down Inter-. north instead of south. It was a long their map (if they even know where "I am looking forward to ice skating
concert was during finals week for state 29 en route to Kansas City. We drive back to Maryville and our it is) and play to a jam-packed because it is the most popular sport.
me and for him at Kansas State. We stopped to eat at Wendy's in Platte spirits were shattered. arena. It is interesting to see what people
ignored what could happen and City. We could feel the excitement An event that we were looking so can do on ice that seems impossible."
bought tickets to ·the concert any building. I could see Steven Tyler forward to never happened. Now,
way. A week later we had the tick- singing "Love in an Elevator," and Steven Tyler has three guys that Ccglarerkll @Grmelils scoaunr lbane ocnollnntea.cctoemd at 562-1224 or at Jennifer Seaman
Political science major
MY VIEW
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Christmas gift results in flame of trouble
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Last week's poll:
How many hours are you taking
I was caught. Yes, I know it's hard receiving a letter from the hall di in a building where more than 300 That had to be the answer. this semester?
to believe that I did something rector after break conceming the people live. Or wait ... what candle? What
wrong. But I admit now, before all violation." So-I really can't claim ignorance. was Grandma doing in my dorm 12-13 •.
of Northwest and Maryville, that I Now, anyone who lives in the So, now what? What should I say to room baking sugar cookies?
am guilty. dorms knows the candle policy. my hall director? Why did I insist on But then I came to the only logi 14-15 B
It all started when I arrived at my There are at least 10 different signs burning that candle? cal conclusion and had to blame it 44%
16-17
dorm after a long, relaxing holiday proclaiming, "No Candle or Incense Many different excuses have en on my roommate, Laura. After all,
break. There it was. Right next to my Burning" (there is even one with tered my mind since I got "the note." she's the one that gave me the darn 18 0
scented candle (Grandma's Sugar Smoky the Bear on it. Remember At first I thought I could con thing as a Christmas gift.
Cookies) on my desk, a little slip of him?) throughout any given floor in vince the hall director that it was Readers, beware. If you happen
yellow paper sitting on my desk that the building. the dark, evil demon living inside to find yourself in the same sort of
TRISHA led to the predicament I'm in. I'm pretty sure the candle policy my soul that made me light the situation I am in, remember, the This week's poll:
THOMPSON In big letters across the top the is also written in legal-ease some candle. But ~ was pretty sure that if only logical conclusion is to make How much did you have to pay
COPY EDITOR note read, "During break closing, where in the vast amount of infor. I tried to explain that to her, I the roommate the scapegoat. This for supplemental textbooks this
you were found in violation of the mation contained in our handy wouldn't be able to keep a straight solution, however, is not guaran
following University policies." And dandy student planners. face. (I'm a bad liar.) teed with every hall director. Use it semester?
then a big check by the category of Plus, anyone with common Then it occurred to me that I at your own risk.
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Graves visits Maryville
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
• Auditions for"Lives on Hiatus," • Last date to receive 10 0 percent • Praxis, a a.m., Colden Hall third • Knights of Columbus Free-throw
6:30p.m., MLPAC Green Room refund for dropped classes floor Championship, registration 12:30
• Auditions for "Parallel Llves,"7- • Last date to.receive 75 percent • Great PlalnsJ{eget~ble Confer- ' p.m., competiti<;>,f.l 1 P.·J1l·• St. Gregory's
10 p.m., MLPAC:stag~.l refund for dropp'ed First block classes ence, St.JosephJ {f ''ii Multipurpose C¢)1W ·~
• .Nodaway C~unty ~-H Council • Great Plains ~ege'~able Confer • Missouri Aca'deniy/of Science, • Open gym (ps~;tund.~ t:!!S fifth-gra.de
meeting, 7 p.rj1., Gi;>urthouse annex, ence, Ramada lnh, StiJoseph Mathematics and Computing and above), 1 -3 P,~m., Maryv1lle
•in gAsl,c noohoonli casri dA n8o pn:mym., Wouess lmeye et •p roAduudcittiioonnss ,f 6~t:.3'0! !ppr:imri.g, Cthheaarlteesr wPreesvt iceawm Dpauys, n..9...p ~n ·•f·"s·,·p ···. m., North High School gy"~' \]J
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MoNDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
• Alcoholics Anonymous meet • First Installment due • Annual Four-state Beef Confer • Annual Four-State Beef Confer
ing, noon, Wesley Center • Leadership Northwest MO ence, 10 a.m., St. Joe Frontier Casino, ence, St.Joseph
• Auditions for spring movie Program, St. Jq~~ph,...., St.Joseph .,-, ... ,. • Focus on Kid's Program for
project, 7 p.m,l9 p.rn'., Wells Hall TV H V'·· • Faculty Senate meeting, 3:15 Divorcing Pari:!~ts/4'P,,:m.and 7 p.m.,
Studio r: l !,; ~~ K"'"t·~ p.m., Administration:Building shared Chamber of Col!lmen;e meeting
• Fellowship ;of qulstian '' ji conference roorl] ~-,:' \1 · room fJ ;1
Athletes, 7 p.m., Wesley Center ~l C\ ~'' • Pre-law Society mee'ting,4 p.m., • Alcoholics Anonymous meetings,
• Eating Disorders·s·elf-Help/ rtl~.:,,. "·· .. ~ :f Colden Haii39SO · .... noon and B p.m~Wesley Center PHOTO BY LAURA SECK/CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER
Support Group meeting, a p.m.-9 • Alpha Omega Society Greeks for Rep. Sam Graves discusses the Farm Bill and how important agriculture is. He spoke
p.m., Colden Hall 2630 Christ, 9 p.m., Roberta Hall Lounge during the Northwest Missouri Corn Growers meeting Wednesday.
Benjamin Darren Clements Burial was in Burlington Jet. in Ohio
Darren and Angee Clements are Cemetery.
PUBLIC SAFETY ltihme it4.0 T0 hbel ovcekh iocfl eN woratsh sDtoavpipse. dT hine •o fW Nhoirlteh oMna pina,t raonl oinf fticheer 4o0b0s ebrlvoecdk saurrcecsetesdsf ufollry d rciovminpg lwethei.l eH ien towxais tbhoer np Jaarne. n2t as t oSft. BFerannjcaims iHno sDpaitrarle nin, Juanita Patterson
driver of the vehicle was identified a vehicle fail to stop at a red light. cated after his blood alcohol Maryville. Juanita Patterson, 92, Graham,
Jan. 3 as Jennifer M. Hannigan, 22, The vehicle was stopped in the 100 content tested over the legal limit. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces died Friday, Jan. 4, at St. Francis
• Rodney L. Thompson, 43, Mary Maryville. While speaking with her block ofWestThompson. The driver and joins two brothers, Bradie and Hospital in Maryville.
ville, was making a right turn onto an odor of intoxicants was detected. of the vehicle was identified as • Andrew C. Spire was parked in a Blake. She was born Dec. 30, 1909, in
South Avenue from a private drive. She was asked to perform some Kurby R. Wilmes, 26, Maryville. private drive in the 700 block of His maternal grandparents are Liberal, Kan.
Thompson was traveling south on fiel.d sobriety tests, which she could While speaking with him an odor of North Buchanan, when the vehicle Robert and RobertaAley, Maryville. She is survived by a son, Leland;
South Munn. Vester K. Miller, 59, not successfully complete. She was intoxicants was detected. He was rolled down the hill striking a tree Paternal grandparents are Richard and four daughters, Belva Howard,
Maryville, entered the intersection arrested for driving while intoxi asked to perform some field sobri and the residence. Clements, Pickering; and Learita Loretta Mills, Jo Ann Long, and
and struck Thompson. Miller was cated after her blood alcohol con ety tests, which he could not suc Clements, Pickering. Juanita Vessar; 27 grandchildren;
issued a summons for failure to tent tested over the legal limit. She cessfully complete. He was arrested Paternal great-grandparent is many great-grandchildren and
stop at a posted stop sign. was also issued a summons for ex for driving while intoxicated and BIRTHS Helen Clements, Maryville. great-great-grandchildren.
ceeding the posted speed limit. transported to Nodaway County Private family services were Jan.
• An officer received a report from Jail. 7 at the Johnson Funeral Home
a business in the 1600 block of East • An officer received a report from Aiden David Cullin DEATHS Chapel in Maryville. Burial was at
First that someone had entered the a Maryville female that her license • An officer received a report from Chad and Amanda Cullin, Clyde, Prairie Home Cemetery in Graham.
business damaging items and tak plate tabs had been taken from her a Maryville male that he had been are the parents ofA id en David, born
ing money. vehicle while parked in the 1600 assaulted while in the 1600 block of Jan. 3 at St. Francis Hospital in William Johnston John Kieser
block of South Main. South Main. The case is still under Maryville. William Andrew "Bill" Johnston, John Roy Kieser, 79, Maryville,
• An officer received a report from investigation. He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces 73, Skidmore, died Wednesday, Jan. died Saturday, Jan. 5, at St. Francis
a Maryville male that someone had • An officer received a report from and joins one brother, Alias. 2, at St. Francis Hospital in Hospital in Maryville.
entered his residence in the 600 a male that someone had damaged Jan.6 His maternal grandparents are Maryville. He was born Jan. 16, 1922, in
block of East First, damaging the several items in his residence in the • While on patrol on North Linda Moore, Smithville; Gary He was born Nov. 14, 1928 near Cosby.
door. 600 block of North Fillmore. Fillmore, an officer observed a Moore, Jefferson City; and Kent and Burlington Junction. He is survived by his wife, Vivian
vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign Lisa Nigh, Princeta. Paternal grand He is survived by two daughters, Ann; two sons, Jan and Mark; a step
• An officer received a report from Jan. 5 at Fillmore and Ninth. The vehicle parents are Bill and Tess Cullin, Linda Cochran and Cathy Kauf son, Kirtley Thomas; a stepdaugh
a Maryville female that her dia • An officer received a report of a was stopped in the 500 block Farragut, Iowa. man; one son, Kevin; two sisters, ter, Kathy Wiseman; and two step
mond bracelet had been lost or sto fight in the 400 block of North Mar of West Ninth. The driver of the Maternal great-grandparents are Frieda Tun ell and Joan McGinness; grandchildren, Josh and Seth
len. ket. Upon arrival, Joseph K. vehicle was identified as John John and Ann Griswold, Unionville; one brother, Maurice; five grand Wiseman·.
Brenner, 22, Maryville, was issued G. Spielbusch, 23, Maryville. While and Doyle and Nadeen Nigh, children; two great-grandchildren; Services were Jan. 9 at the
Jan.4 a summons for disorderly conduct. speaking· with him an odor of Bethany. Paternal great-grandpar and a special friend, Barbara Maryville First Baptist Church and
• While on patrol in the 400 block He was transported to Nodaway intoxicants was detected. He ents are Donny and Kathy Carr. Nodaway Memorial Gardens Cem
of East Third, an officer observed a County Jail where he was placed on was asked to perform some field Laumann, Farragut, Iowa; and Services were Jan. 5 at Price Fu etery in Maryville. Kieser was cre
vehicle traveling over the speed a 12-hour detox. sobriety tests, which he could not Marge Cullin, Farragut, Iowa. neral Home Chapel in Maryville. mated.
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Budget for what you need,
plan for what you want
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By Ann Harman
Features Editor
Christmas is over. No more glut card bills and more are surely on the what is most important for every do is, if you've got a credit card debt,
tonous visits to family. No more pre way. While the gifts might have day life. pay it down," White said. "It all goes
sents that need unwrapping. Except seemed perfect at the time, going Next, a budget needs to be de back to planning."
for the extra 10 pounds around the $100 beyond the price limit is start signed to decide how much money White also argues that students
middle, nothing is left to remind us ing to bite back. goes to certain areas, such as sav can live without a lot of frivolous
of the Christmas season, right? Fortunately, it is not too late to ings, food and insurance. Each spending on things such as cars and
Not exactly. set a budget and get headed toward member of a family who makes entertainment.
Many people have already re a zero-balance existence. money toward the entire family's "If you're racking up $2,000 a
ceived those forgotten about credit According to Dale A. Tar's book, budget should help decide how year in student loans and you're
"Personal Money Manage money is used. going out and buying frivolous
ment," consumers Finally, all this planning will things, I don't think that's a good
need to consider work best if the budget is followed. idea," White said. "I don't think col
three things when Spending on impulse pitters away lege students need a 2002 vehicle. I
planning finances. the money reserve faster than one don't think they need an Xbox, a
First, think might think. Avoid shopping when Playstation and a Gamecube."
about this question: hungry, for instance, to greatly re White said if something is afford
What do I want my duce this risk. able then go for it, with affordable
money to do for me? Unfortunately for students, cre meaning a purchase that can be
The answer may ating a budget is not so cut and dry. made in cash.
seem obvious, but is Many times income is sparse and Students and white-collar work
really more difficult determining how to make the ers alike come across unexpected
to determine than dollar stretch can be more expenses at some time.
some may realize. difficult. A common cliche included in
For instance, a fam Jason White, finance instructor Tar's book is pay yourself first. A sav
ily has to decide if and sponsor of Students in Free En ings account is always good in or
having a fancy car terprise, understands that students der to save for big expenses such as
is more important sometimes have a hard time under vacations, Christmas, a new home
than a nice vaca- standing where their money goes. or car repairs.
tion. Or if an ex "Find out what you really spend "Start stockin' that money away
pensive house each month," White said. "We don't so that when Christmas comes,
comes before put it all together on a single sheet you're ready," White said.
basic survival of paper and see what it costs us to
needs, such as live."
COMMON MONEY
enough food to White advises that writing
MANAGEMENT MISTAKES
eat. checks helps students see exactly
E a c h how much money is going where
• No spending plan.
family and what expenses can be cut down
needs or eliminated completely. • No cash reserve.
to de Just like everyone else, students
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cide may have to face several hundred
dollars in credit card bills after the • Non-constructive use of windfalls.
holidays. Some students might • No provisions for large expenses.
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there are other ways to get out of ~Underestimating the cost of
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Northwest men's basketball
Defense moves 'Cats to
12-0
By JUSTIN BUSH gradually fought their way back reduc to three, before Parker hit a three
SPORTS EDITOR ing the 'Cats' lead to five with 2:36 left pointer with less than a minute left in
Continuing their winning ways, the to go in regulation before sophomore the game to seal the 'Cats' 76-70 victory,
fifth-ranked Northwest men's basket Kelvin Parker hit a three-pointer and in what was their closest game of the
ball team is standing alone at the top put the 'Cats up 70-62, putting a vic season so far.
of the MIAA conference with a 4-0 tory out of the Bulldogs' grasp. A packed house returned to Bearcat
record. Junior Scott Fleming, who was the Arena Jan. 5 to watch the 'Cats take on
The 'Cats remained unbeaten on the game's leading scorer with 21 points, the Pittsburg State Gorillas. The Goril
year as they picked up their 12th vic sealed the 'Cats' 74-65 victory by hit las had a 9-8lead early in the game, but
tory over Truman State Bulldogs at ting two from the line with 11 seconds a three-pointer by senior Jerry Hudson
Bearcat Arena Wednesday night. left. started an 11-0 run by the 'Cats that the
"Being ranked makes us a bigger tar Northwest started their conference Gorillas were never able to recover
get," head coach StcveTappmeyersaid. schedule last week with victories over from as Northwest went on to a 72-56
"It doesn't make us overconfident, but Emporia State and Pittsburg State. victory.
it does make other teams more deter Monday night the 'Cats traveled to "I think that we have a pretty good
mined." St. Joseph to do battle with conference focus," Tappmeyer said. "Now we are
The 'Cats went into Wednesday's rival the Griffins of Missouri Western getting into a routine. Every game is a
game with the memory of last year's State College. big one now that we are into our con
upsetting loss to the Bulldogs on their During the first half, Northwest ference schedule. I don't think that
mind. stayed on top of the Griffins, but the there is a game on our schedule that we.
The 'Cats headed into the locker Griffs came out strong in the second can't win. I know that is a big goal to
room after a sloppy first half with a 37- half and took a 54-53lead with 8:48left. shoot for. My main goal is to be a team
33lead over the 2-9 Bulldogs after trail With less than six minutes left in the that continues to improve."
ing for most of the first half. contest, the score was tied at 60 when The 'Cats' next game is at home Sat
Northwest came out strong in the the 'Cats went on a 10-2 run to jump urday at 3 p.m. against Mo. Southern.
PHOTO BY BILL KNUST/ASSIGNMENT DIREGOR
second half as they quickly jumped out ahead 70-62. , Justin Bush can be contacted at 562-1224 or Junior guard Scott Fleming looks to find an open man in Wednesday night's 74-65 win over Truman State. Truman
to an 11-point lead. The Bulldogs Western fought back to cut the lead [email protected] ended Northwest's winning streak last year, but that was not the case this year as Northwest moved to 12-0.
Northwest football Northwest women's basketball
Bearcats lose second straight
Tjeerdsma back for year seven,
turns down Northwestern State
By JUSTIN BUSH first-everwin over Emporia.
SPORTS EDITOR The 'Cats' lead for all but
The Northwest women's two minutes of the contest
basketball team has cooled as they cruised to the 81-66
By BILL KNUST
Tjeerdsm.a has taken the off after starting conference victory.
ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Bearcats' football program to new play read-hot. Saturday night a capacity
With football season drawing to heights since he took over in 1994. The 'Cats lost a tough crowd gathered at Bearcat
a close on every level head coaches He went 0-11 his first year then won battle Wednesday night arena to watch the 'Cats
are not the only ones recruiting, back-to-hack titles in 1998 and against their conference op- take on another conference
they are also being recruited .. 1999. ponent the Truman State rival, the Pittsburg State
Northwest football coach Mel Schools do have to· talk to Bulldogs. The 'Cats came out Gorillas.
Tjeerdsma is no different. In 1998 Boerigter and get his permission to strong in the second half The 'Cats wanted to
and 1999 he has spurned offers talk with Tjeerdsma before they can jumping to a 13-point lead. show to the rest of the
from other schools to stay at North approach him with a job. The Bulldogs fought back ty- conference that their win
west. "There's a protocol that (pursu- ing the score at 51 with nine over Emporia was not a mis
He has also denied another op ing schools) have to follow," minutes left to go in regula take.
MEL portunity to leave the Bearcats for Boerigter said. "Eventually, as tion. The lead wavered until "The term fluke has been
TJEERDSMA Northwestern State in Louisiana. things come along, conversations Truman hit a three-pointer to used around the conference
With five MIAA titles and two Na do take place between the prospec- steal the lead from the 'Cats in regards to our win over
HEAD FOOTBALL COACH
tional Championships, Tjeerdsma's tive schools and coach." for good. The Bulldogs went Emporia," Steinmeyer said.
name is usually mentioned for a job Boerigter said a healthy line of on to a 73-64 victory. . . .. "Not exactly in a negative
at other Universities each. winter. ... co min unica tion existed dur,ing.. , ... ,"For .about __s eyen. or_ tO .. .way, .. bu.t.w~. ..w ant to prove
'· r, This winter was no different. Tjeerdsma's conversation with minutes there in the second that the win was not a
Tjeerdsma had a casual interview Northwestern State. half we just clicked, and then fluke." ·
with the Northwestern State ath "I was aware of the fact that he we didn't," said Gene Things did not start out
letic director, but decided moving had some discussion with them," Steinmeyer, women's head well for the 'Cats they were
on was not in his best interest. Boerigter said. "So we were very basketball coach. out-shot and out-re
Every winter Northwest Athletic much involved with how those TheMissouriStateGriffins PHOTO BY BILL KNUST/ ASSIGNMENT DIREGOR bounded as the Gorillas
Sophomore guard Tanesha Fields gets the ball knocked away from
Director Dr. Bob Boerigter knows it discussions were developing and handed the 'Cut's their first took a 40-28lead going into
her in Wednesday night's 73-64loss to Truman State. The loss moved
• could be a possibility that going. Fortunately for the Univer- conference loss of the season the 'Cats to 2-2 in the MIAA after two consecutive losses. the half.
Tjeerdsma could be moving up in sity none of those things material- in St. Joseph Monday night. The 'Cats came out
the coaching world. ized, and in the end we were glad The Griffins started the game with a the contest. strong in the second half. Junior Sara
"That's one of the situations that that he determined that it didn't 13-0runthatthe'Catswereneverable The Bearcats started their confer Vollertson hit a jumper to sparked a
comes with having quality people in look like it would be a good situa- to recover from. ence schedule with a victory over the 10-0 run that gave the 'Cats their first
those positions," Boerigter said. tion for him." Northwest faced trouble shooting, fourth-ranked Emporia State Hornets. lead with 9:29 remaining in regulation.
"That's always the challenge. You with only .321 from the field. The 'Cats The 'Cats earned their first win over The game wavered before sophomore
try to hire good people and then did not even get on the board until Emporia since the 1996-97 season and Tanesha Fields scored with 6:49 left.
keep them here and help them get Bill Knust can be contacted at 562-1224 or sophomore Brooke Hogue shot a marked the Hornets' fifth home loss in The 'Cats never looked back going on
better." [email protected] three-pointer nearly four minutes into the last 90 games. It was Steinmeyer's to win 79- 67.
'H d . t fir t
Maryville boys' basketball Northwest inbdo or track and field
oun s cruise o s .
Tnne etween
round win in Savannah
meets to help
By MATT KENNEDY
MISSOURIAN REPORTER
The referees raised their hands 12 times to signal suc tracksters prep
cessful 'Hound three-pointers as Maryville dominated Falls
City in the first round of the Savannah Invitational Tourna
ment Tuesday.
The 'Hounds continue their quest for the finals against
the Kansas City Southeast Knights at 6:30p.m Thursday. The By JUSTIN BUSH
Knights beat the 'Hounds in the tournament semifinals last SPORTS EDITOR
year. The Northwest men's and women's track
The 'Hounds will have to be prepared to play hard in the teams have been experiencing some lengthy
match, head coach Mike Kuwitzky said. down time. With the team's next meet sched
"They're really quick, so we'll have to play sharp," uled Jan 19. The time off well help them get
Kuwitzky said. "We'll have to continue to play great defense back in shape from the semester break.
and will have to move the ball against their defense to try to "We need the time to recondition," said
get both inside and outside shots." Bill Alsup men's head track coach. "All of our
Even though the 'Hounds are preparing for games by kids arc ready to get into competition and
branching out their game plan more as the season they are ready to compete, but we need this
progresses, they are still focusing on fundamentals, Kuwitzky time off. So it is really sort of a blessing in
said. disguise."
"We're examining some new offensive looks and doing Women's head coach Vickie Wooton
some new things," Kuwitzky said. "But we reiterated a bit agrees with Alsup.
more that we have to get back to some basics, and that's "The time between meets has its positives
helping us," and negatives," Wooton said. "It gives those
Paving the road to the semifinal match against the athletes who have nagging injuries time to
Knights was Maryville's victory over the Falls City Tigers. rest. Track and field is a sport where you
The 'Hounds dominated the entire game, leading the need a place to train and with the weather
Knights 15-6 after the first quarter, 36-11 at halftime and being like it has over break It has been hard aiming for the top three. We have a lot of
then increasing the lead for a 65-24 final score. . to do so. The time off will give athletes a freshman that do not have much college
The early lead, as well as 36 of the total points, came chance to recondition." track experience, so we are looking to people
through a barrage of three-point shots. Both teams have headed into the season like April House, Jennie Simmons and Jill
In the 11rst quarter, junior Dylan Hurst hit three three with expectations set high. Pisher, the upper class man that have a lot of
pointers, followed by three more in the second quarter by The men's team finished second at the in ,conference experience. It Is those athletes
senior Trent 1\vaddle. door conference meets last year and is gun that are going to set the tone for the seuson."
Twaddle hit two more three-pointers and Hurst added ning Central Missouri State University, the Both programs enjoyed individual success
one In the third quarter before they left the game to allow defending conference champions. last season sending u number of athletes to
playing time for younger players. "The coaches and athletes have a lot of the national indoor meet.
1\vaddle lead the team with 17 total points, followed by expectation," Alsup said. "We have a good "We would like to see April House and as
Hurst with 15, freshman Josh Wilmes with 10, and senior group here. We have returned a good group many other athletes as possible qualify for
Joey Wilmes with seven. of hurdlers and throwers returning. CMSU the national indoor meet in Boston," Wooton
Even with over half the total points coming from long was the indoor champions last year and we sui d.
shots, Kuwltzky was not worried about getting the ball in are going to do our best to go after them this The two teums will return to action Jan 19
side the Jane more often. year. It is just a mutter of staying healthy." at the Ward Hulett Invitational at Doan Col
"If we can get It inside, we want to," Kuwltzky said. "But The women's team is striving to improve lege In Crete, Neb.
when you're shooting like we are from outside, you want to on their fourth place conference finish last
keep doing it." year.
M•U Kennedy can be cont"ted. •t 56:t-U:t4 or "Last r,ear we finished fourth In the con· JusUn Bush un be contacted at 56:t·UH or
mkennedyilmlsso~qlanonllne.com ference,' Wooton said. "This year we are jbushilmluourlanonll"e.com
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'Hounds prep for Bishop Miege
By ASHLEE ERWIN this tournament,"
CONTRIBUTING REPORTER Cook said. If we go down and play
Second place is just not cutting The girls start hard and compete and
it for the Maryville girls' basketball practice again
Ic am. Thursday, gearing work togethe1; I think
The 'Hounds, 9-6 overall and 0- up for Tuesday's
we'll come out of there
1 in the Midland Empire Confer opener in the
ence, arc hoping a small break will Bishop Miege pretty good."
give them what it takes to bring Tournament vs.
home the championship in next Shawnee Mission
RANDALL COOK
week's Bishop Miegc Tournament (Kan.) West. The
in Kansas City, Kan. tournament fea- GIRLS' BASKETBALL COACH
"We're looking to get first," se tures four Missouri
nior Erin Lohafer said. "We're sick and four Kansas teams, with points.
and tired of getting second. It's a Maryville seeded second on the Cook credited outstanding de
tough tournament, but we have all Missouri side. fense in winning Monday's game
the confidence that we can be first." Cook has confidence that his and winning five of the last seven
Maryville was the dreaded team can improve on last year's the 'Hounds have played.
bridesmaid in both the Nodaway third-place finish in the tourna "The most anybody's scored on
County and LeBlond Tournments, ment. us is 42 points, so we're really hold
losing to Northeast Nodaway and "If we go down and play hard ing people down," Cook said.
LeBlond, respectively, in the title and compete and work together, I "We've just got to get a little more
games. think we'll come out of there pretty consistent on offense, and I think
Head coach Handall Cook gave good," Cook saicl. we're going to be pretty hard to
the girls two nights off from prac Monday's 63-33 win gave the beat."
tice after Monday's 63-33 win over 'Hounds a positive note going into The 'Hounds face Shawnee Mis
Clarinda, Iowa, a break he said the next week's tournament. sion (Kan.) West at 6:30 p.m. Tues
girls needed more mentally than Lohafer led the team with 23 day at Bishop Miege.
physically. points, followed by junior Cauleen
"I told them to kind of get re Bradley with nine points. Senior
freshed and refocused and come Erin McLaughlin and sophomore Ashlee Erwin can be contacted at 562·1224
back planning on preparing to win Abby Walter each contributed six or [email protected].
FILE PHOTO Steppin' it up
Practice makes perfect. The Maryville Spoofhounds' wrestlers team trains hard in practice this week as they prepare to do
battle next week against three of the top-ranked teams in the state.
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Grapplers face tough tests
"We've been hit pretty hard with for us," Drake said. "Our strength,
By MATT KENNEDY illness and injury ... but we still have then, will be that as these kids come
MISSOURIAN REPORTER some of the younger kids and we're along, we will be much stronger as
The 'Hounds, coming off a 41-25 gofng to make the best of it that we the season progresses."
conference loss Tuesday to can," head coach Joe Drake said. The loss to Chilicothc Tuesday
Chillicothe, are preparing for a Helping the 'Hounds deal with saw Maryville win 6-of-I 4 matches,
tough week with matches against this is their ability to adapt, Drake but only two by pins.
three state-i·anked teams. said. Sophomore Joseph Drake and
The 'Hounds will wrestle the "One of the big positives of this junior Derek Merrill each pinned
Rockport Bluejays at 7 p.m. Thurs team is everyone's willing to sacri their opponents, earning a total of
day at home before traveling to fice to help the whole, meaning 12 points for the 'Hounds.
Plattsburg Saturday to participate willingness to change weight The only two senior wrestlers,
in the Plattsburg Tournament. classes, make moves and willing Jacob Lancaster and C.). Messner,
Three of the participating ness to try whatever it will take for won their matches, as did junior
schools at the tournament, includ us to win," Drake said. Evan Durfey and freshman Justin
ing Plattsburg, are ranked among The 'Hounds, currently with a 3- Driskell.
the top 20 teams in the state. 2 dual meet record and 1-2 record Of the eight matches lost, the
However, Maryville defeated in conference, are looking not only 'Hounds were pinned five times
Plattsburg earlier in the season. to the upperclassmen, but also the and were penalized one point for
The 'Hounds will have to face younger athletes for success. unsportsmanlike conduct. PHOTO BY BILL KNUST/ASSIGNMENT DIRECTOR
these opponents without former "Our strength is a double-fold The Bearcat Steppers smile with Kathy Rice, owner of Movie Magic. Rice is donating money to the Steppers to help them
starter, junior Josh Wilson, whose thing, as our weakness is that we Matt Kennedy can be contacted at 562-1224 attend the 2002 National Dance Alliance Collegiate Championships in Daytona, Fla. The amount donated was $254.25. Movie
season ended with an ACL tear. have six to seven freshman starting or [email protected] Magic held two fundraisers for the Steppers, including donating 100 percent of their poster sales.
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