The Northwest Missourian (Vol. 91, No. 2)

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School district faces investigation
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"We arc doing the very with a student. The school has taken "I can't even assure Another .incident oc member could arrive. She en Additional information
teacher, student best we can to conduct Wood said the woman all appropriate measures that there will be one," curred last Friday in the tered the house and would on that investigation will be
our investigation in a law has not been arrested or and that matter has now Wood said. Maryville R-IJ School not allow entry by the prin provided if and when ap
relationship ful manner," Superinten taken iiuo custody. been reported to Contact and negotia District at Eugene. Field cipal. It was after a family propriate.
dent Jay Reese said. "We Wood said the infor Maryville Public Safety tions for a meeting are Elementary School. It began member arrived and forced Reese said the school
will provide information mation and evidence that for a full investigation. ongoing with his legal . when administrators met entry to the house, that she district was very pleased
that we have to other Maryville Public Safety Based upon the school re counsel. More informa with the office manager last was found dead, having taken with the community sup
By SARAH SWEDBERG
agencies as needed." · has gathered will at some· porting that incident to tion will be forthcoming Friday morning about per her own life. port given to Eugene Field •
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The issue at Maryville point be reviewed by the public safety, they are as this investigation pro sonnel matter. As a result of Because of the sudden Elementary School from
The Maryville R-II High School last Friday prosecutor. seeking to make arrange ceeds. that meeting, she was placed death of a staff member and churches and counselors.
School District and morning involved a fe "We have been in ments to meet with the al Wood said Public on administrative leave un the shock to the other fa cui ty On Wednesday investi
Maryville Public Safety male teacher being placed communication with the leged victim. Safety will completely ad til the matter could be inves and students, the school was gations began regarding the
will move forward with on administrative leave prosecutor and officers The alleged 17 -year dress these issues as is ap tigated more fully. placed on lock-down as a matters, which occurred on
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investigations in to an al after an investigation by and· (we) are working old male victim has not propriate, either inter The principal transported measure to better control that Jan. 16.
leged improper student- the school, alleging an in with this very closely to yet filed a complaint in nal school matters and/or her home with the intent to environment. At no time was
. t teacher relationship. appropriate relationship gether," Wood said. the matter. criminal investigations. stay with her until a family the school in danger. (Please sec 'Teacher' page SA)
Holden
New Hampshire
·outlines
budget
Keny prepares for good friend and Vietnam the things we remember
war buddy, Massachusetts about him, and one of
a repeat victory Sen. John Kerry. the guys said 'If he told
Rassman deser.ves to be us to load up the boat
pleased. After all, the because we were driving
t By PETE GUTSCHENRITIER former Green Beret may to hell, we were gonna go
ASSIGNMENT EDITOR By ABBY SIMONS have had an influence in that way,"' Rassman said.
EDITOR IN CHIEF Kerry's solid caucus win "For someone to say
Dick Wiles, Northwest's Standing just outside Monday by sharing the something like that and
Government Consultant; is ·~ the second floor ball story ~f the. day his to feel that way, that's
tised to lobbying in Jefferson room of Hotel Fort Des former commanding of saying a lot."
City. Moines, Jim Rassman ficer saved his life nearly The same undying
• And after Gov. Bob sipped a complimentary 3 5 years ago by pulling loyalty from su·pport
Holden gave his Srate of the victory beer and smiled. him out' of a Vietnamese ers-civilian or other
State address Wednesday, he'll Seemingly oblivious river under heavy gunfire. wise-is what may pro
have to convince the general to the screaming mobs of After recently being re pel Kerry through New
assembly to avoid any more supporters and cam united with Kerry, a few Hampshire on his race
cuts. paigners, throngs of re rally speeches, Rassman for the Democratic
But good news came porters and occasional said, are the least he fel nomination.
II Wednesday morning as sightings of AI Franken low veterans can do for Kerry's fellow
Northwest has been recom or James Carville, the their old friend. frontrunners John
mended $29,167,319 for d1e Florence, Ore. native rev "On the bus ride back Edwards ·and Howard
2005 fiscal year; the same· As Democratic candidates John Kerry, Howard Edwards move on from the Iowa caucus to the New Hampshire primary, eled alone in the Iowa to Des Moines, we were Dean join him in remain
level of appropriations it was the outcome of the race for the Democratic pr~><l•n~>nl~lo nomination Is anyone's guess. Caucus victory of his talking about John and ing (Please see 'On' page 5A)
given in the 2004 fiscal year.
"We have taken some
_. pretty maj~r cuts over the last
Local group improve community Troops say farewell
few years," Wiles said. ''I'm to
not saying we
won't have
any cuts, but to family, friends
right now it
doesn't look By STEPHANIE STANGL munity. fronts improved visually,"
like it will be CHIEF REPORTER According to Mark Hubbard said. "This could
.. big." Gregg, a task force member, include items such as fresh
Cuts to =~~~~: Beauty may be in the eye the first phase of renovation paint, awnings or new win
Northwest's of the beholder, but a local will include the area around dows. I'd also like to see By AARON BAIUlY array of feelings, ranging
appropria group shares a vision of how the courthouse and all build hanging flower baskets." from sadness to pride.
COMMUNI1Y NEWS EDITOR
tion hinges to enhance Maryville aes ings facing the square. Hubbard also had a nos "I'm very proud of my
on the proposed closure of thetically. "The improvements will talgic suggestion. Hugs,. smiles, laughter husband," she said. "Like
corporate loopholes and taX The Maryville Revitaliza include whatever priorities "We have a photo ofw hat and tears filled Maryville's him, I'm sad. Our daugh
., increases on gaming, tobacco tion Task Force was created are taken out of our meet the street lamps used to look National Guard Armory as · ter will be turning a year
and other miscellaneous to make me business district ing," Gregg said. "The pri- like," Hubbard said. "We 50 area army reservists left old and he won't be here for
items. If those proposals are more appealing in hopes of . orities haven't been set, only could replace the current · for Ft. Eustis, Va. yesterday. her birthday, but I'm
approved, Missouri's deficit attracting new businesses. the ,a rea of beautification light poles to match." In a ceremony high proud."
will go from $773 million to · At 5:30 Thursday, the ha s. According to Hubbard, lighted by emotion and pa West said that serving in
$500 million. The remaining task force will hold a meet Task force member Aleta the group ventured to triotism, family and friends the military was always
$273 million will be made up ing at A&G Restaurant to Hubbard has a vision ofp os Jefferson City in September of the soldiers got their something he wanted to do
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in cuts to the state budget. discuss ideas on what citizens sible enhancements. to get ideas of possible im chance to say goodbye. since he was a child and
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"We were hoping would like done to com- "I'd like to see the store provements. Since last November, the that he knew that being
(Northwest's) budget would "We took a walking tour Missouri Army National away from home was part
not be cut, so we're pleased," with the city manager," Guard's 129th Field Battal of the job. But the reality
said Ray Courter, vice presi Hubbard said. "It was very ion has designated approxi of being away from his
de'nt ofF inance. "But if those inspiring to see what they mately 300 soldiers for Op family was just setting in.
cuts are not enacted, they will had accomplished.". eration Enduring Freedom. "I can't wait to come ..
end up with a deficit." An upcoming event will " Army reservist Ryan home, a year is a long time,"
fi That's when Wiles comes serve as a catalyst for the West summed up .the feel he said as he fought back
into play. · project. ings of his fellow reservists tears. ,
Wiles, who is a Northwest "We would like to have as he visited with his family Following the ceremony.
alumnus, took over as the something significantly ac for the last time for at least which ended at 5 p.m., the
main consultant and lobby complished by Norchwest a few months. troops left for a one-year
ist for the University after Missouri State's Centennial "I'm sad, I miss my fam tour of duty. The battalion
Tom. Vansaghi resigned in celebration during the fall PHOTO BY LAURA CADY/CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER ily," he said, clutching his contains reservists from Al
e December. government grants, to pro Ry~n West holds his daughter before leaving with 49 other infant daughter. ''I'm happy bany, Chillicothe, Rich·
"Last year, due to all of vide businesses with money National Guard troops. Many families and friends gathered at to be serving my countrr,, mond as well as Maryville.
Tom's duties, we worked for PHOTO BY LAURA CADY/MISSOURIAN PHOTOGRAPHER to make these changes.': the Armory Wednesday to wish the soldiers farewell. but I'm sad to be leaving. ' According to the
Northwest in 'the legislature, The Nodaway County squ'are Is undergoing a rebeautlflcatlon Ryan's wife Brenda also battalion's commander Lt.
(Please see 'Holden' page SA) process thanks to the Maryville Revltallzatl~n Task Force. . (Please see 'LllCal' page 5A) For more photos visit www.missourimwnline.com said she was experiencing an (Please see 'Troops' page SA)
MISSOURIAN Web Extras: Last week's poll: Online poll:
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Thursday, January 22, 2004 THE NORTHWEST MISSOURIAN missourianonline.com
New committee addresses merger concerns
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By SARAH SWEDBERG to gather students' concerns and til March, when they will meet weekly Dix said she hopes the formation
CHIEF REPORTER questions," said Student Senate Vice until March 16. of the student merger committee
President Chase Cornett. "We then On that day the student merg~;r will bring a good turnout of involve
Students with Northwest merger want to take students' opinions and committee, will present to Student ment and opinions.
toncerns and questions can now ex put together a formal referendum Senate, a referendum based on their "The number one thing students
press them to a new committee. that states whether Northwest stu findings. Student Senate then will de can do to help the committee is to
· "We want students that have dents want to support or not to sup- cide to either accept or reject the pro complete the survey," Cornett said.
concerns and questions to come for port the merger." . posal. If passed, the proposal will be Cornett also asks students to con
ward," said Student·Senate Presi Cornett will head the committee on WebSTAR for one week. tact him or Student Senate if they
dent Emily Dix. that will rely on focus groups and Cornett said ·the idea to form the have any questions or if they want
The Student Senate-sponsored internet surveys to gather students' student merger committee came to help with the committee.
merger committee will begin to opinions. from Student Senate's governmental "We want to make sure we feel
meet within the next few weeks to "Our goal is to get students to affairs committee. A resolution to like everyone has a voice on this is
plan how it will gather stud~nts' speak out about this issue," Dix said. form the committee was written, and sue," Dix said. "So that we can de
opinions. Cornett said the committee will on Dec. 2, 2003 Student Senate termine the student stance on it."
"We want to do the best we can begin to meet every other week un- passed the resolution.
:Missouri Academy students win awards at Model UN
:B y LACEY BAGLEY Aadhar Garg said. by pre-law university students. Echstein participated in the event. Hesse be
: MISSOURIAN REPORTER Before the Model UN team met, read the complete case log of three real lieves it was the hard work of those stu
they were assigned a country to repre court cases to prepare for her cl,uties on dents that made it possible for other
Students from the Missouri Acad sent. The Academy team was the del her committee. people to receive awards, even though
:emy returned from their newest under egation from Spain. They learned about "It was interesting to see how coun they didn't receive awards themselves.
:t aking with two trophies and a new un the issues t1cing Spain and how the tries interacted in various committees," Davis, a senior, believed she benefited
;d erstanding ofinternational procedure. country would respond to those issues. Echstein said. from the experience as much as the stu
, A delegation of seven students and Members of the delegation were then Garg earned the "Outstanding Del dents who received awards.
·Brian Hesse, assistant professor of his put on different United Nations com egate Award" for his efforts on the Secu "My partner and I had never been
:t ory, participated in the Mid-American mittees. In October, students met once rity Council. to a Model UN before, but we picked
:Model United Nations for the first time a week with Hesse to study the United "I was one of the people that every up a lot from more experienced t~ms,"
;in November. At the regional compe- Nations, parliamentary procedure, cur one came to when they were drafting the Davis said.
. ;titian in Springfield, Mo., students de- rent events and how to draft resolutions. resolutions," Garg said . Echstein thinks it would be benefi
·b ated contemporary issues such as "We focused a lot on the functions "You don't think of Spain as being cial to expand the program.
'peacekeeping, international drug con of the committee each person was on," able to wield a lot of world influence, "I would like to see a Northwest
trol and Iraqi reconstruction. The ream Missouri Academy senior Sasha but he was able to influence people tre team as well as an Academy team,"
;did well with two students bringing Echstein said. mendously. He over-excelled," Hesse Echstein said. "It is a really great expe PHOTO BY LAURA CADY/CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER
. ;home trophies. Echstein earned the "Top Justice said rience ifp eople want to learn about in Mallory Webster swipes her US Bank ATM card late Thursday night in hopes of
. "It gives you a first-hand experience Award" for her efforts as chairman of Missouri Academy students Lauren ternational aff.tirs." winning quick cash. Webster, a marketing major, won $200 in two minutes from
:about how it would be in the govern the International Court of]ustice. The ·Davis, Peter Dempsey, Lily Ehlebracht, Lacey Bagley can be contacted at 562·1224 or the ATM cash grab·sponsored by US Bank.
ment," Missouri Academy junior model court tried real cases presented Jessica Newman and Madison Rosas also [email protected]
:Organizations volunteer on King Senrice Day.
something to do besides sitting around
: By SARAH SWEDBERG in my room reading books."
' CHIEF REPORTER Lisa Doudna, coordinator of
volunceerism, said this year fewer people
From walking dogs to cleaning se participated in the service day.
: niorcitizens' homes, Northwest students "Maybe it was the cold weather or
:learned the value of servitude on Mar rriaybe many people wem home,"
. tin Luther King Jr. Day. Doudna said .
"It was a day co give back," senior Doudna said improvements for next
Kamaria Kassim said. "Martin Luther year include having more senior citizens'
·King Jr. spent his life giving to the com homes to volunteer at and to get more
. munity and so it's important to give back students to participate .
:even ifit is something small." After students finished their work,
Both Kassim and Northwest junior they were invited to the Wesley Center
· Deqa Bashir spent two hours at for a spaghetti dinner and to listen to the
Children's Depot day care cleaning walls, ABC Gospel Choir and keynote speaker
: toys, windows, chairs and mirrors. Northwest alum Tyrone Bates Jr.
. "It was a pleasure to do something During his speech, Bates stressed the
for the communil)r," Bashir said. importance of knowing the purpose of
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' Eighty-eight students participated their life and their rights.
PHOTO BY NIKI CARDER/CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER
Monday for the fifth. annual Martin Angie Gehring spends time playing with Charlie, a dog up for adoption at the New Nodaway Bates asked students to make a dif
Luther King Jr. Day of community ser~ Humane Society. Northwest students· voluntl!ered to .walk adoptable dogs among other ference through servitude as he did while .
projects on Martin Luther King Service Day. ·
vice. The Alliance of Black Collegians attending Northwest and now as he
(ABC), Team Leadership and the vol other projects included cleaning, for the Valentine's Tea at its museum. teaches at Wyandotte High School in
unteer office planned the day's activities. sorting and stocking at the Minis- Northwest freshman Robert Grahm Kansas City, Kan.
Besides cleaning and repairing se try Center. Students also helped spent Mondfy walking a dog as well as '~ytime I can serve, it's a honor,"
nior citizens' homes and walking dogs the members of the Nodaway ralcing leaves at Beal Park. · Bates said. '~ything dealing with servi
at the New Nodaway Humane Society, County Historical Society prepare "It was fun," Grahm said. "It gave me tude I'm always excited w be a part o£"
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missourianonlinc.com THE NORTHWEST MISSOURIAN Thursday, january 22,2004
Souper Bowl of Caring allows residents to give
All items donated to the food Souper Bowl coordinator. Sanderson to the Maryville Community Center
said the goal of the drive is to collect where they will be sorted and distributed
drive will stay in Maryville area;
2,000 cans. among the Maryville Food Pantry,
organizers hope to· bolster pantry Established in 1990, Souper Bowl of Bethesda Group Home and the Nodaway
Caring is a nationwide event that assists County Senior Center.
food pantries with soup collection dur Sanderson has enlisted the help of
By ANTHONY STIENS ing the Super Bowl weekend. area businesses to assist with the soup
MISSOURIAN REPORTER Sherri Troshynski, food pantry coor drive. Area factories and banks cur
dinator of the Maryville Ministry Cen rently have collection boxes for employ
While most sports fans await the Su ter,· hopes the food drive will yield an ees to donate soup. Hy-Vee will be sell
per Bowl, the Maryville Ministry Center swers to the pantry's low amount of soup. ing pre-packaged bags containing soup
will begin a "Soupcr Bowl" of its own. All items will stay in the Maryville area. that customers may purchase and then
The Souper Bowl of Caring drive will col Plastic bags will be distributed to donate.
lect cans of soup for the Maryville Food homes in the last week of January with a Troshynski nbted that the event was
Pantry from Jan. 25 to Feb. 1. note explaining what the bags arc for. a good way to serve the coinmunity.
"The goal of the drive is to bring back The bags will then be collected on Su "The Maryville Food Pantry is always
awareness of Second Harvest Food Bank per Bowl Sunday, Feb. 1. here for people that need the help,"
to the Maryville area," said Jan Sanderson, Once collected, all bags will be taken Troshynski said.
Atkins diet.
PHOTO BY NICK ROUMAS/MISSOURIAN PHOTOGRAPHER
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The New Nodaway Humane Society animal shelter is set to open by mid-February to early March. The 7,400
square-foot facility will be located on South Depot Street. ··.,Community events .
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MISSOURIAN REPOHTER ~'It will be an attractive building," Findlay Maryville residents can now munch down ··· 23 Federation banquet,
said. "It'll make the adoption process easier on chocolate bars and hamburgers guilt-free. /Eagles.Lo'dge,S p.m.· ·
Overcrowded buildings, constant repairs and more appealing." With the recent explosion of the Atkins • 1 ' • • •
and lack of facilities are a familiar sight to Money for the shelter came primarily from Nutritional Approach in town, the only catch . . ' ~-' : .
employees of the New Nodaway Humane several large donations. The society's origi is the chocolate would have to have a reduced . s•c·~· wQmOn's FOIIowShip
Society. nal founder, Martha Johnston, contributed amount of carbohydrates and the hamburger · , •. .2· :4 . . ·. "::'brunch, ~irst 'Pr_·. ~sbyt.eria:_n. ,
These problems will soon be a thing of nearly $300,000 to the fund in her will. . would be minus the bun. .Chur~h. 9.30 a.m. . .· .. · .
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resident cats and dogs will enjoy a cleaner, "So much can be learned about a com Subway has partnered with Atkins Subway employee Rachel Cain aPdHdsO cToOnGdiRmAePnHtsE tRo · •. Sun' 'I· .• MrirnirlgWo~hip with
healthier environment. · munity by how they treat animals," said Nutritionals Inc. to serve low-carbohydrate a new"Atkins Diet Friendly" wrap.The wraps, which .. . special speaker Ronnie .
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"We always had to spend more money on Dolores, a former member of the Humane wraps. They feature a turkey and bacon melt cost 60 cents more than a 6 inch sub, give the -~5 .·:.f:pps; Countryside··Chr.is-·
the shelter to pass inspection and it was use Society's Board of Directors. "I hope that this wrap and a chicken bacon ranch wrap, each sandwich 5 net carbs, compared to the regular 37 .. ·, .;,; • '. /·~tj~n Chur~h~ .9: IS a;m. · . .
less," said Merla Findlay, the New Nodaway shelter will be right up there with Maryville's with less than II net carbohydrates. net carbs in white bread.
County Humane Society president. places of interest and that it can be·pointed According to the Maryville Subway, the of processed or refined carbohydrates.
The need for a larger shelter is evident in at with pride." . wraps are already selling well. Instead, up to two-thirds of the calories .7·Mon.~ ..• Cham be~· Of Com
the number of animals that have been turned Dolores and her husband, Virgil, remain "We usually make 65 sandwiches per may come from fat. According co the . '·. . · . merce Arinual .B anquet:'
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away this year because of space constraints. members of the New Nodaway Humane So hour," said Katie Judah, a Subway employee. American Heart Association, this is more 2~ "Blues and BBQ:~ Younger
A number of dogs remain in outdoor ken ciety. The couple donates time and money "On average, about half of those have been than two-thirds of the recommended · · ·· . Aui::tioi"\.Gallery, 5 p.m. · ··
nels, unprotected from the elements. to the production ofrhe animal shelter. In wraps." amount. .'i ..
+ According to Findlay, the as-yet-unnamed preparation of the construction they traveled The local Hardee's is also raking part in For instance, the wraps that Subway of
anin1al•shelter expects io' open its doors to various shelters and studied· them .. · · ·:the· action. "The I.tow-Carb Thickburger" is fers may be low in carbohydrates, but each
sometime between mid-February and early "We rook a lot of ideas from a lot of shel wrapped in· lettuce; which results in 49 fewer have more than twenty grams of f.1t and over
March. ters and used what we thought-would·work 'carbohydrates consumed. 400 calories.
The 7,400 square foot facility will reside for ours," Albertini said. Nick Burke, ~anager of store operations Despite immense number of people on
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on Cight acres on South Depot Street. Pro Fundraisers will continue for the new shel at the Maryville Hy-Vee, said at the first of the diet, not all see the Atkins Nutritional
duction began last June, one month after the ter in coming months. Main Street Coffee the year, they too, starred selling low-carbo Approach ~s a good idea.
contract was signed, but the initial idea has will host an event on Feb. 19 with Kurt Bow hydrate products. "Too much of any one thing, such as f.1t
been around for several years. man and Jeff Brown performing live music. "We have a section in the store for Atkins or protein, isn't good for you," said regis
The three connected buildings will con All donations will go to the Humane Society brand merchandise," Burke said. "We also tered dietician Molly Driftmicr. "People
tain a birthing room for pregnant dogs, laun fund. This spring, the Humane Society will offer Sara Lee low-carb bread, among other should just follow the food guide pyramid
dry facilities, an adoption room, a quaran conduct its annual Salad Luncheon and will products." and get plenty of exercise in order to main
tine room and an education room. The new begin a fund-raising campaign. The Atkins Nutritional Approach was de tain a healthy lifestyle."
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Our View YouR VIEw
Do you support ]!resi
Infinity and beyond
dent Bush's decision to
;end manned space
President Bush's plan to send manned flights to the moon
flights to the moon and mars opens up and Mars? Why or
a. universe ofp ossibilities. why not?
In Frank Sinatra's hit song, "Fly me to the moon," "No, not
·he talks about landing on the moon and seeing what really. We have
"Spring is like on Jupiter and Mars."
the
While Jupiter may be a long way off, President
technology,
.. George W. Bush recently expressed interest in sending
but I don't
humans back to the moon and further exploring Mars.
And ·although trips aren't planned until 2015 at the really see the
earliest, we at The Missouria11 ;tpplaud Bush and NASA point. I think
in their efforts to explore the unknown. it's a waste of
"We do not know where this journey will end," Bush "
mone~
said last week when he announced his plan. "Yet we Matt Daniel
know this: human beings are headed into the cosmos." Broadcasting
Bush's critics are quick to point out that this is just
a scheme to gain votes for the November election. The
fact is, NASA has been experimenting with Mars prior
to Bush's announcement.
"I agree that
At the NASA Web site, (www.nasa.gov) the first
thing that pops up are the words, "We're Back! ... Mars we should send
2004: Roaming the Red Planet," with the gaseous people to
planet in the background. · Mars, but not
Not only that, but NASA's Exploration Rover, Spirit, the Moon
has arrived on Mars, and another Rover is expected to
because we've •
arrive Jan. 24. Although this is a good start, it's only
already been
scratching the surface in exploring the galaxy. Joining "twenty-something'' dub scary as hell
Sure, money will be an issue. Bush is proposing to there.
give NASA a $1 billion increase over the next five years
Clif Mcintosh
. ~ and to shift $11 billion from other space projects. So,
Corporate
· it's safe to say this won't be your run-of-the-mill trip.
Well ness
Yet, how many times in a lifetime do you get to set up Last Saturday was like every other cades and see what I will remember
a space station on the moon or send a shuttle to Mars? Saturday night in Omaha for my 60 years from now when I'm old, gray
Another issue is safety; and for good reason. Just friends and I. We played a little Mad PETE and playing Bingo all day at the local 'f
. · last winter, the Columbia space shuttle evaporated into den 2004, (I still haven't won a game American Legion Hall:
buter space after an apparent meltdown. It was a tragic in that yet) then we watched "Jeepers GUfSCHENRITIER • I'll remember getting lost at the "Sure, we
· everit, to say the least. However, we believe it would Creepers 2" (though I'm not sure AssiGNMENT EDITOR ole' Civic Auditorium during a always need to
be an injustice to aspiring astronauts who want to ex why). Creighton basketball game. How I got know more
plore the unimaginable. But at 12:47 a.m. Sunday morn lost, I have no idea. But seeing my about what's
In the past, planets like Mars have been looked at ing, something hit inc like a ton of Dad's expression is something I won't going on in
. · as fictitious objects, only visible through geography or bricks: I was no longer going to be a forget. .•space. There's '4
astronomy films. Not anymore. teenager. • I'll remember my first (and
Today, we're going to the moon and Mars. And it Sure, I knew my 20th birthday was makes you wonder, "Where have the· only) home run. It was a fastball right enough going
will help us see things once thought impossible. coming up and I knew the "teenage years gone?" I've always been a be at the letters, just how I liked 'em. on on earth.
years" only .lasted seven years, but there liever in the saying, "time flies when Sure, it barely cleared the otange We need to
was something more. you're having fun." But 20 years? snow fence, but I'll take it. look outside
LETT,ER FROM THE EDITOR I entered a whole new dimension of That's two decades, 7,300 days. What • I'll remember how I felt com the bubble."
life as I was joining the millions who have about the days when you're not hav ing off the "L" and seeing Wrigley
already experienced it: the twenty-some ing fun? · Field for the first time. That sight was Kailea Cook
It goes without saying that the Maryville R-II School Dis things. Oh, the humanity! That got me thinking, "Does time one of the greatest things these eyes Psychology
trict is still reeling from the tragedy that s~ruck with the Jan. 16 From here on out you're never go quicker when you're not having have seen. And then it rained.
death of Eugene Field office manager Nancy McKee. . · ' ·looked at as ·a ·."kid," an "adolescent," fun?" Beca'usel'Jl be honest; last se ..• I'll remember my last day of .. ,
Based on that day's actions by editorial board members of ,. ·,
'a· "young' a·dult". or a "teen" again.' mester I wasn't exactly having· a ball high school and how I drove otic the
The Northwest Missourian, an apology is due.
The decision to send a Missourian reporter and photogra ·You're just looked at as being "old." all 118 days. But as I looked back at lot in my 1987'Caprice Cl~ssic; "Yes, bedause I ..
"Why are you so worried about be last semester's Northwest Missourian honking the horn one last time for the
pher to Mrs. McKee's home one week ago was; without a think we
ing 20," you ask? Well, there are a lot issues, it seems like eons ago. Mustangs. .
doubt, ill-advised. The insensitive action likely contributed should get as
of reasons. And while I was doing that, I felt • I'll remember one of the most
to the grief of Mrs. McKee's family, friends and co-workers. For starters, there's nothing to look like the late Dick Schapp, (best unnatural things I've ever seen: "The much space
It's a decision we at The Missourian deeply regret. Since the
'forward to. All the privileges have al known for hosting ESPN's "The Upside Down Tree," right here in experience as
incident, a new policy has been formed to prevent further
ready come and gone. At 15 you were Sports Reporters" and giving his cre Nodaway County. we can."
occurrences of this nature.
able to get your driver's permit ative "parting shots") when he talked • And I'll remember my family's
However, with apology comes explanation. (yikes!). When you turned 16, you about his book "Flashing Before My unyielding love they showed through Emily
Contrary to rumor, it must be said that, after leaving Mrs. were able to drive (gasp) alone. Sev Eyes." · thick and thin, and how they still believed Andrews
McKee's home, a Missourian reporter and photographer did enteen was kind of an off year; but at In the book, Schapp recalls the in me when times were rough. Thanks Undecided
not "camp" outside Eugene Field Elementary School to take
18 it was "cigarettes and porn!" (Not days of Ali vs. Fraizer, Walter Payton guys.
photographs of children as they were dismissed early; just as
that I've tried either one). And at 19, and Michael Jordan. I admired Now it's your turn. What are some your
they did not "refuse to comply" with an administrator's re
you were able to go to the bar (Woo Schapp so much, that I called him fondest memories of adolescence? And
quest that they leave the premises. In addition, the reporter
hoo!). one of the "true pioneers of Journal what can I expect now that I joined the "Send ·Bush.
and photographer were not escorted from the scene by po
"What about drinking at 21," you ism" in one of my columns. 20-something group, and beyond? He deserves
lice.
wonder? One word: Germany. His book also forced me to reflect Send me an · e-mail at
The truth of the matter is, two teams, each consisting of a to go first,
Another thing ab'out turning 20 is on my first 20 years, and try to build [email protected],
reporter and photographer, showed up at Eugene Field at just don't
you have to look at yourself in the on that for the future. But before I and. you might make it in the paper, or on
different times that day, one team from The Northwest Mis mirror at how old you've gotten. It build, I must look at the past two de- the Web site. book a return
sourian, another from an entirely separate and independent flight."
publication. Both .groups arrived at Eugene Field after re
ceiving word from a credible source that a lockdown had
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Paul Snyder
occurred at the elementary school. Tliis information was later
History
confirmed by Maryville Public Safety. Mrs. McKee's affilia
tion with Eugene Field was unknown at the time. After be Student responds with truth, support for organization·
ing asked to leave, both groups immediately complied.
Had we at The Missourian been aware students were sim
ply being dismissed early because of the tragedy, our reporter
and photographer would most definitely not have been on David A Raffel's Letter to the Edi it comparable to the wall in the West known of the occupation for their en
the scene. Rest assured that no· photographs-let alone those tor seems to be missing some of the Bank, it would need to reach Mexico tire life. Amnesty International does
of children-were taken at Eugene Field. information regarding the wall. The . City. not condone any violence. Amnesty CORRECTIONS ..
As the community is very much aware, The Northwest wall cuts into the West Bank and pro There is support for these terrorist International has never condoned the
Missourian is a learning atmosphere, and one learns no better tects settlements that are illegal under organizations, such as Hamas. What terrorist actions of the Palestinians or • In the Jan. 16 issue of The
than fro in mistakes such as these. However, we are truly sorry international law. Many of these pro many fail to realize is that most, ex any group of people. Amnesty Inter Northwest Missourian
that our folly was made at the cost of further grief for those tected settlements iue illegal under Is cluding Islamic Jihad, are mainly po national aims to educate about the de
Rachael Chase's name was
closest to Mrs. McKee. raeli law as well. The wall often takes litical organizations and their. military nial of human rights.
misspelled.
And while we do make· mistakes, we at· The Missourian the most fertile land away from the actions are a small part of what they In the media, often only the most
take pride in maintaining our reputation for professional Palestinians who farm it. do. Many Americans di~ not support horrific of activities is shown so the
ism, one which has suffered throughout the past week thanks The wall may cut between' their attacking Iraq, but they would still things such as a wall being built and • Also, Lisa Doudna was re
. to untruths that spread like wildfire. We hope to maintain house and their fields. To be able to support all the money that goes into the regular destruction of homes does ferred to only as Doudna.
our positive relationship with the Maryville R-II School Dis farm and make a living they have to schools and hospitals. The Palestinians not make it to the news.
trier, as well as all citizens of the area. This begins by owning go through the checkpoints the Israeli have been under the occupation of Is The Northwest Missourian apologizes
up to our mistakes as well as being honest. After all, dtey're the · army sets up. The United States has a rael for over thirty years. JOSHUA ISOM for the errors. -
two most important factors of the business we're in. wall between it and Mexico. To make Imagine how many of them have PSYCHOLOGY ·MAJOR
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4A Thursday, January 22, 2004 THE NORTHWEST MISSOURIAN mlssourlanonllne.com
Our View YouR VIEw •
Do you support Presi
Infinity and beyond
dent Bush's decision to
~ ;end manned space
President Bush's plan to send manned I flights to the moon
flights to the moon and mars opens up and Mars? Why or
a. universe ofp ossibilities. why not?
!.
In Frank Sinatra's hit song, "Fly me to the moon," "No, not
·he talks about landing on the moon and seeing what really. We have
"Spring is like on Jupiter and Mars."
the
While Jupiter may be a long way off, President
technology,
, George W. Bush recently expressed interest in sending
but I don't
humans back to the moon and further exploring Mars ..
And ·although trips aren't planned until 2015 at the really see the
...
earliest, we at The Missourian applaud Bush and NASA point. I think
in their efforts to explore the unknown. it's a waste of
"We do not know where this journey will end," Bush "
mane~
said last week when he announced his plan. "Yet we Matt Daniel
know this: human beings are headed into the cosmos." Broadcasting
Bush's critics are quick to point out that this is just
a scheme to gain votes for the November election. The
fact is, NASA has been experimenting with Mars prior
to Bush's announcement.
"I agree that
At the NASA Web site, (www.nasa.gov) the first
thing that pops up are the words, "We're Back!...Mars we should send
2004: Roaming the Red Planet," with the gaseous people to
planet in the backgroun<;l. Mars, but not
Not only that, but NASA's Exploration Rover, Spirit, the Moon
has arrived on Mars, and another Rover is expected to because we've •
arrive Jan. 24. Although this is a good start, it's only
already been
scratching the surface in exploring the galaxy. Joining "twenty-something'' club scary as hell
Sure, money will be an issue. Bush is proposing to there.
give NASA a $1 billion increase over the next five years
Clif Mcintosh
. ~ and to shift $11 billion from ocher space projects. So,
Corporate
· it's safe to say this won't be your run-of-the-mill trip.
Well ness
Yet, how many times in a lifetime do you get to set up Last Saturday was like every other Under the 'Scope cades and see what I will remember
a space station on the moon or send a shuttle to Mars? Saturday night in Omaha for my 60 years from now when I'm old, gray
Another issue is safety; and for good reason. Just friends and I. We played a little Mad PETE and playing Bingo all day at the local
_. : blaustte wr isnptaecr,e tahfete Cr oanlu ampbpiaar espnat cme eslhtudtotwlen e.v Iatp woarsa tae dtr aingtioc dine nth 2a0t 0y4et,) (tIh setinll w hea vweant'ct hweodn " Jae geapmeres GUTSCHENRITIER Am•e rIic'lal nr eLmeegmiobne rH gaellt:t ing lost at the "Sure, we
· everit, to say the least. However, we believe it would Creepers 2" (though I'm not sure AssiGNMENT EDITOR ole' Civic Auditorium during a always need to
be an injustice to aspiring astronauts who want to ex why). Creighton basketball game. How I got know more
plore the unimaginable. Bur at 12:47 a.m. Sunday morn lost, I have no idea. Bur seeing my about what's
In the past, planets like Mars have been looked at ing, something hit me like a ton of Dad's expression is something I won't going on in
. -as fictitious objects, only visible through geography or bricks: I was no longer going to be a forget.
·space. There's
astronomy films. Not anymore. teenager. • I'll remember my first (and
Today, we're going to the moon and Mars. And it Sure, I knew my 20th birthday was makes you wonder, "Where have the · only) home run. It was a fastball right enough going
will help us see things once thought impossible. coming up and I knew the "teenage years gone?" I've always been a be at the letters, just how I liked 'em. on on earth.
years" only lasted seven years, but there liever in the saying, "time flies when Sure, .it barely cleared the orange We need to
was something more. you're having fun." But 20 years? snow fence, but I'll take it. look outside
LETT,ER FROM THE EDITOR I entered a whole new dimension of That's two decades, 7,300 days. What • I'll remember how I felt com the bubble."
life as I was joining the millions who have about the days when you're not hav ing off the "L" and seeing Wrigley
already experienced it: the twenty-some ing fun? · Field for the first time. That sight was Kailea Cook
It goes without saying that the Maryville R-II School Dis things. Oh, the humanity! That got me thinking, "Does time one of the greatest things these eyes Psychology
trict is still reeling from d1e tragedy that s~ruck wid1 the JU":· 16 From here on out you're never go quicker when you're not having have seen. And then it rained.
death of Eugene Field office manager Nancy McKee. . ' ·looked at as ·a. '"kid," an ''adolescent," · fun?" Beca.tise I'll be honest; last se . 'Ill!: I'll remember my last day of
Based on that day's actions by editorial board members of a' "young' adult". or a "teen" a'gain.' mester I wasn't exactly having· a ball high school and how I dr0ve out the ,, '•.
The Northwest Missourian, an apology is due.
The decision to send a Missourian reporter and photogra ' ·You"'Wre hjyu satr elo yookue dso a wt oasr rbieedin agb o"oultd b."e alalls t1 s1e8m deasytesr:' sB uNto arst hIw leosot kMedis sboaucrkia ant lhootn kiinn gm thye 1ho9r8n7 oCnae plarsitc teim Cel f~osrs ithc,e "Yes, becaus~ I
pher to Mrs. McKee's home one week ago was, without a think we ....
ing 20," you ask? Well, there are a lot issues, it seems like eons ago. Mustangs.
doubt, ill-advised. The insensitive action likely contributed should get as
of reasons. And while I was doing that,! felt • I'll remember one of the most
to the grief of Mrs. McKee's family, friends and co-workers. For starters, there's nothing to look like the late Dick Schapp, (best unnatural things I've ever seen: "The .much space
It's a decision we at The Missourian deeply regret. Since the forward to: All the privileges have al known for hosting ESPN's "The Upside Down Tr~e," right here in experience as
incident, a new policy has been formed to prevent further
ready come and gone. At 15 you were Sports Reporters" and giving his cre Nodaway County. we can."
occurrences of this nature.
able to get your driver's permit ative "parting shots") when he talked • And I'll remember my family's
However, with apology comes explanation. (yikes!). When you turned 16, you about his book "Flashing Before My unyielding love they showed through Emily
Contrary to rumor, it must be said that, after leaving Mrs. were able to drive (gasp) alone. Sev Eyes." · thick and thin, and how they still believed Andrews
McKee's home, a Missourian reporter and photographer did en teen was kind of an off year; but at In the book, Schapp recalls the in me when times were rough. Thanks Undecided
not "camp" outside Eugene Field Elementary School to take
18 it was "cigarettes and porn!" (Not days of Ali vs. Fraizer, Walter Payton guys.
photographs of children as they were dismissed early, just as
that I've tried either one). And at 19, and Michael Jordan. I admired Now it's your turn. What are some your
they did not "refuse to comply'' with an administrator's re
you were able to go to the bar (Woo Schapp so much, that I called him fondest memories of adolescence? And
quest that they leave the premises. In addition, the reporter
hoo!). one of the "true pioneers of Journal what can I expect now that I joined the "Send ·Bush.
and photographer were not escorted from the scene by po
"What about drinking at 21," you ism" in one of my columns. 20-something group, and beyond? He deserves
lice.
wonder? One word: Germany. His book also forced me to reflect Send me an · e-mail at
The truth of the matter is, two teams, each consisting ofa to go first,
Another thing ab'out turning 20 is on my first 20 years, and try to build [email protected], ~
reporter and photographer, showed up at Eugene Field at just don't
you have to look at yourself in the on that for the future. But before I and. you might make it in the paper, or on
different times that day, one team from The Northwest Mis mirror at how old you've gotten. It build, I must look at the past two de- the Web site. ' . book a return
sourian, another from an entirely separate and independent flight."
publication. Both _groups arrived at Eugene Field after re
ceiving word from a credible source that a lockdown had
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Paul Snyder
occurred at the elementary school. This information was later
History
confirmed by Maryville Public Safety. Mrs. McKee's affilia
*'
tion with Eugene Field was unknown at the time. After be Student responds with truth, support for organization ·
ing asked to leave, both groups immediately complied.
Had we at The Misso11rian been aware students were sim
ply being dismissed early because of the tragedy, our reporter
and photographer would most definitely not have been on David A Raffel's Letter to the Edi it comparable to the wall in the West known of the occupation for their en
·the scene. Rest assured that no· photographs-let alone those tor seems to be missing some of the Bank, it would need to reach Mexico tire life. Amnesty International does
of children-were taken at Eugene Field. information regarding the wall. The. City. not condone any violence. Amnesty CoRRECTIONS ..
As the community is very much aware, The Northwest wall cuts into the West Bank and pro There is support for these terrorist International has never condoned the
Misso11rian is a learning atmosphere, and one learns no better tects settlements that are illegal under organizations, such as Hamas. What terrorist actions of the Palestinians or • In the Jan. 16 issue of The
than from mistakes such as these. However, we are truly sorry international law. Many of these pro many fail to realize is that most, ex any group of people. Amnesty Inter No~thwest Missourian
that our folly was made at the cost of further grief for those tected settlements are illegal under Is cluding Islamic Jihad, are mainly po national aims to educate about the de
Rachael Chase's name was
closest to Mrs. McKee. raeli law as well. The wall often takes litical organizations and their. military nial of human rights.
misspelled.
And while we do make· mistakes, we at The Missourian the most fertile land away from the actions are a small part of what they In the media, often only the most
rake pride in maintaining our reputation for professional Palestinians who farm it. do. Many Americans di~ not support horrific of activities is shown so the
ism, one which has suffered throughout the past week thanks The wall may cut between' their attacking Iraq, but they would still things such as a wall being built and • Also, Lisa Doudna was re
. to untruths that spread like wildfire. We hope to maintain house and their fields. To be able to support all the money that goes into the regular destruction of homes does ferred to only as Doudna.
our positive relationship with the Maryville R-II School Dis farm and make a living they have to schools and hospitals. The Palestinians not make it to the news.
trict, as well as all citizens of the area. This begins by owning go through the checkpoints the Israeli have been under the occupation of Is The NorthWt'st Misso11rian apologizes
up to our mistakes as well as being honest. After all, they're the · army sets up. The United States has a rael for over thirty years. JOSHUA 150M for the errors.
two most important factors of the business we're in. wall between it and Mexico. To make Imagine how many of them have PSYCHOLOGY ·MAJOR
Tile Northwest Missourian is an independent leamtdg ONLINE STAFF ADVERTISING FACULTY/STAFF
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Group to improve Teacher center of
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community image investigation ! .
The community may be able to "Unfortunately, with a school district
sell dedication benches or light posts we're not able to share all the informa
to raise funds, Hubbard suggested. tion with the public that we have until·
Hubbard stressed that the task things are completed," Reese said. '
force is not the only group respon Reese said in dealing with both issues
sible tor the project. the school district will follow Missouri
"This is a cooperative effort com statutes.
prised of business and building own "We will follow the statutes to the let-
ers, Nodaway County Economic ter, not only in the process we will have ~··
Development, the Chamber of to go through, but also in the timeline,"
Commerce and the city," she said. Reese said. "So we will follow that as we
·arc required to do."
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On to New Hampshire: Primary winner
oould be anyone's despite Kerry lead
·gu~,
the most visible and viable candidates dued in New Hampshire," Hesse
after finishing second and third, re said. "I think there's something un
spectively, in the caucuses. A poll settling about this guy that makes
released Wednesday by the Bosto.n people lean toward Edwards or to
Herald cur~~~t!y r.laces Kerry in the ward Kerry,ifthey hadn't been lean
lead with 31 percent, 10 points ahead ing in that direction before."
!Jf a second;pJ;tce pean. Bolstere.d by. the support· of not
However, only veter
Iowa results ans and la
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"I think Dean. overcompemated,
;tnyone's likes of fel
game, accord and it's leaving th~ impression of low Massa
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jekyll and Hyde now that he's
Hesse, assis .Sen. Ted
tant professor acting subdued in New Hampshire. " Kennedy,
of political and former
science. Sen. Gary
"I think BRIAN HESSE Hart, Kerry
that, right remains
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF
CONTINUED from lA now, it's an POLITICAL SCIENCE confident
:H olden proposes 2005 budget, Northwest appropriations remain the same open field," regardless
• said Hesse, a of voter un-
Clarinda, certainty.
• Iowa resident "And now you send me to New
which was good since we got on the out of taxes. started appropriation mark-ups, so the legislature to examine," he said. "Un who served as a precinct chair for Hampshire and I send you this
ground floor," Wiles said. "It's not like "My personal opinion is the Repub University has already started the pro til that happens, it's premature to make Monday's caucuses. "There's certainly pledge," Kerry said to Iowa support .•
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we.' re u"n familiar with Northwest's situ- lican leadership is looking at social cess rolling." assumptions." a sense of momentum for Edwards ers in his post-caucus speech Mon
anon. cuts," Wiles said. "Sen. Peter Kinder, Holden's proposal will be debated Overall, Wiles said the image of and Kerry, and Dean seems to be day evening. "I have only just begun
Wiles, born and. raised in leader of the Missouri Senate, doesn't by both the House of Representatives Northwest in Jefferson City is "ex floundering. He really took a blow to fight in the months and years .. ,
Maryville, heads Dick Wiles and As- want to see the drastic curs they've had and the Senate, and must be on the tremely high." in the Iowa caucuses, based onthe in ahead. I pledge that I will fight for
• sociates in Jefferson City and serves in the past. And if you see Republican governor's desk by May 7. The 2004 "President Hubbard has done a c'redible lead he had months before you. I will fight to change America t;
as a lobbyist for some of the largest leadership have their way, you won't, legislative session ends May 14. good job promoting Northwest with hand." and move this country forward."
organizations in the country, includ see big cuts to higher education." Another ar~a Wiles has delved into the Baldrige, so we have a high im Dean's aggressive post-caucus And while Rassman believes his
ing Anheuser Busch and Pfizer. He Wiles and his business partner, Tom is the possible merger with the Uni age," Wiles said. "When I travel, you speech to supporters, Hesse said, may friend will, without a doubt, seal the
now serves as the governmental con Rackers, have been planning for the versity of Missouri system. However, won't believe the people that know not have contributed to boosting his Democratic nomination ·come
sultant for the University. 2005 budget prior to Wednesday's ad- Wiles said until the·rwo sides agree to Northwest after they won back-co still-faltering numbers. March, only time will reveal whether 1·
His job won't be easy, as Republi- dress. · a Memorandum of Understanding, back national championships, And "I think he overcompens-ated, and the current Democratic leader will
• can leadership in the legislature have "We started in December and we "we're not able to move forward." our facilities are some of the most it's leaving the impression of Jekyll be the man who bears Bush.
already said they will not cut their way were with (Hubbard)," Wiles said. "We "At t!iis point, we don't have any elite in the country." and Hyde now that he's acting sub- "I certainly hope so." he said.
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Betsy Lee
"We just chatter away for awhile," Dorrcl said. tionally renowned quiltcrs to present workshops
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"There's a lot of laughter and a lot of sharing ofideas." in Maryville.
The main focus of the guild is to share ideas, so Each year the guild puts their newfound
Eileen Fisher and Dorothy Dredge Plnish each at each meeting a pair of members is responsible knowledge to usc by creating a quilt that they
other's sentences. They tell quilting jokes and laugh for a presentation. Usually the presentation con raffic off at the Business and Pro
together about quilts gone awry and stitching that sists of a group project that illustrates a special tech· fessional Women Hobby Show.
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1l''* just didn't work out. Behind their joviality is a com nique. Often, Dredge said, a drawing is held to give Dorrel said the group usually do•
~·. ·:r2'~ mitment to cre;iting an art form. away whatever is created. Dredge recently learned nates part of the proceeds to char
Fisher and Dredge arc just two members of how to do kaleidoscope quilts, a skill she has !low. ity.
the Krazy Quilting Guild, a 24 person organiza perfected. While the organization focuses on
tion that formed in 1993. "I went a little crazy and made six," she said with a quilting, they try to encourage social
The women began the group to learn more laugh. . ization. In April, the each member draws
about quilting but came away with so much more. At the close of the meeting the group holds a. "show names for a secret pal.
"I was recently widowed when I joined," Dredge and tell." The women bring in quilts or other related "It's a fun aspect of what we do," Dorrel
said. "I hadn't really gotten out in a while and the group . items to share with the guild. said. "It always keeps everyone guessing."
really helped me recover. I've made many very good "It's the highlight of the cvcning,"'Dorrel said. "That's Gifts consist of new quilting tools, unique
friends from the guild." where a lot of learning occurs." fabrics or pieces of quilts. The following
Trudy Dorrel, one of the founding members the Krazy In order to further the learning process, the guild April, secret pals reveal their identities.
Quilting Guild, also said the organization has brought maintains a quilt library. Members can check out books, To become a member of the guild,
her many new and lasting friendships. patterns or magazines for a one month period. come to one of the guild's meetings.
"We spend time together outside of the guild," Dorrel The wealth of materials in the library allows mem The guild asks that visitors attend two
said. "We even go on road trips to visit new quilting bers to continue learning at home, something that Fisher meetings before joining. Dues arc $15 for the first year
shops." values. She said that quilting is a therapeutic outlet. and $10 for every year after that.
The group meets from. 7-9 p.m. on the third Mon "I can just come home from a busy:day at work and "We are always looking for new members," Dorrel
day of each month. After gathering at the Community lose myself," Fisher said. said. "Don't be intimidated. No matter what kind of
of Christ Church at First and Walnut, the women share Outside of the regular meetings, the guild hosts a va quilting experience you have, we welcome everyone. The
refreshments.and catch up on each other's lives .. riety of workshops. The organization has brought in na- range of abilities in our group is very wide."
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Betsy Lee myself laughing our loud when I'm looking through the books."
FEATURllS EDITOR Scrapbooking nor only involves the usc of pictures, bur also inCludes papers, stamps,
CUtoUts, stickers, embellishments and anything else that helps encompass the event. White
One scrapbook page can encapsulate an entire memory. It can bring back the ecstasy of uses journaling to add emotion to each page.
high school graduation, the hilarity of a trip to the beach or rhe joy of a child's birth. "The one thing about scrapbooking is that people can find their own personal style,"
A growing trend, scrapbooking has become Am!!rica's way to pay tribute r~ the fumily. Whire said. "No one scrapbooks alike." .
According to a study by Unity Marketing, the scrapbooking industry jumped 29 percent Sarah Arnold, who owns the downtown business Becing Creative, couldn't agree more. ·•
in 2002, bringing in over $1.2 billion in consumer sales. In addition to offering a variety of scrapbooking supplies, Beeing Creative hosts classes
Scrapbooker Lana Rickabaugh said she believes the growth of the industry is due to and "crops," which bring scrapbookers together.
the post-9/11 focus on family values. Crops, held every other Friday from 5:30 p.m. to midnight at Becing Creative, allqw
"In these economic and social times, people aren't going out as much, they are spend scrapbookers to garher, work together and rry new projecrs. Arnold said that as many as 25
ing more time with their families,".Rickabaugh said. "This is a hobby that allows people to women come to Beeing Creative's crop.
document that time." "When I went ro my first crop I was insrandy hooked," Rickabaugh said. "Crops are
Suzi White said scrapbooking is the only hobby she's tried that allows her to connect great ways rb meer people and share new ideas."
with her fumily while spending time alone. · Rickabaugh now shares her ideas wirh the nation. In 2001, one year after she began 'Jill
"I don't feel guilty about not spending time wi~1 the kids, because I'm doing something scrapbooking, Rickabaugh won the Hall of Fame contest sponsored by Creating Keep
for them," White said. "It's my way of showing them how much I love them." s~es m,;~ine. !11.7. magazine publishe~ seven ~fl~e~s.c~p~~ok lay?~ts an~.~it~~e then,
White keeps birth Clay books ~ore~i:h?fll~~hildren. <:)ne'o.f.~~~~'@~~(tJ.inc. c9~1u~}ng. Rickal_l;:tugh'h~ .oestgned pages f9.r. s.c:veral scrapb~ok dcs1gn1c qmpa11;1eS.'' ', '1··' 1 '' , . ·
books, however, was one that she created for.her husband's doct9ral i:legree: · ·· Ric~,b.aug~ c~entually ·capitalized ~n her success by starting her owp scrapbooking
; '' ' "It was so mti:h b~tt~~ than' a+eg~i~f~ilt;"'\X!hite sai&:·i·ic1~fi6~e~fi11~1 hoW much I. design co~ariy called The Designer's Library b!' L1n'a.' 1Rickabaugh runs thhompany
appreciate and value his work." out of her home. Her designs are on sale ar Beeing Creative. .
Leslie Wilkinson, a Northwest student, creates scrapbooks to record her high school Though she is busy with her design company, Rickabaugh still finds time to scrapbook ·••
and college memories. She has one book for every school year and spends her summers for her f.1mily. ,
putting them together. . · . "It's a great way to show your f.1mily char all the little things matter," Rickabaugh said.
"I love to look through and remem?er all the memories," Wilkinson said. "I often find. "Preservation of pharos will always be important to me."
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Tracksters Women stay on winning track
place highly
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at Graceland
Vollertsen scores 19, team
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McKim breaks 6o feet in
sets school record for treys
weight throw, sets record
By JEROME BOETICHER By BILL KNUST
ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR SENIOR REPORTER
~
If the winter break had a KIRKSVILLE, Mo. -There must off last year on Wednesday night wit
negative effect on the men's and be something about Pershing Arena a 85-68 victory thanks tob a s chool
women's track teams, it sure that brings our rhe best in the North record 12 three-point baskets.
wasn't at Graceland's Invita west women's basketball ream. Maybe Opening the game (Aj
tional on Saturday in Lamoni, it's rhe lighting, rhe small crowds or just on a 22-8 run, Truman .
plain confidence. Whatever it is, it's was never really in the .
Iowa.
t~~· "As a coach, sometimes working. game. They cut the
you're not sure how that break "Sometimes teams just play well in lead to nine points at
is going to affect you, and ev certain places," head coach Gene 25-16, but they would
erybody came out ready to Steinmeyer said. "Maybe it's Toots (Toot never get closer.
compete," Northwest women's Toots Family Restaurant) where we eat The 'Cats staked
coach Vicki Wooton said. pre-game." themselves to a 43-26 Northwest
85
"They left ev;rything they had In last year's 63-42 win in Kirksville, halftime lead and
·• either in the ring or on the the Bearcats outscored the Bulldogs 41- never looked back. Truman
track or in the pit. They gave 15 in the second half. Combined with the 68
it all they got, even though it They picked up right where they left (Please see '/lot' page 28)
was a little bit of a smaller meet
for us. But they came in and Northwest runs their win streak
they were very competitive."
The two squads combined
collected 15 first place finishes.
to eight, longest since 1990-91
'II~ The men finished first nine
times. Both junior Gabriel
Helms and junior Dan McKim
of the men's team took first
place twice in their events.
Helms won both the 55- and By COLE YOUNG
200-meter dashes. McKim im- SPORTS EDITOR
• proved his provisional qualify
· en Northwest took to the floor Wednesday night, they took with
ing mark in the weight throw
hem an eight-game winning streak, the longest the Bearcats have
McKim's mark of 60 feet, 4.5
ad during the Gene Steinmeyer era. ·
inches is a new Northwest
The last Northwest women's basketball team to do that was in 1990 when the
record, breaking his previous
Bearcars starred the season 8-0. ' ·
record by tWo feet.
Steinmeyer attributes the ream's current winning streak to the strong showing
On the women's side, se
they have had on the defensive end of the floor.
nior Mary Wirt continued her
"You have to look at the defense," Steinmeyer said." We-are an opportunistic
" dominance in the weight
defense. We get a lot of steals and convert on a lot of steals."
throw by taking first in her
Even when the 'Cats don't come away with a steal, (Please see 'ifimzing'page2B)
competition and by improving
her provisional qualifying
mark for nationals. She took
Turnover Time'
third in the shot put. Sopho
more Alisha Samuel of the The Northwest women have made a name for them
... women's team also finished at selves in the MIAA for causing opposing offenses
the top in two races. She fin problems when it comes to taking care of the ball.
ished first in the 55 and 200-
meter dashes. Samuel was Opponent. ............................ Turnovers Missouri Southern ................. :. .... 28
coming off an injury and was Southwest Baptist. ............... :. ...... 28 Washburn ...................................... 27
a bit surprised at how well she PHOTO BY BILL KNUST/SENIOR REPORTER
did. Northwest senior Sarah Vollertsen swats away a shot by Truman freshman Emily Markovich. Vollertsen, the career record holder for Missouri-Rolla ............................... 27 Pittsburg State. .................... :. ...... 35
"I wasn't sure how I was go- blocked shots finished the game with three blocks.Vollertsen also led the Bearcats with 19 points. Northwest faces Emporia on Saturday. Missouri Western ...................... :. . Jo Truman State ................................ 26
tl ing to get over that," Samuel
said.. "{It took) a lot of hard
work and a lot of mental prepa Northwest road trip, Parker
tiDqJe
ration. I just went out there
and competed, and (did) what
I had to do."
Other winners on the men's leads the way with big second half
.+
team included sophomores Eric
Isley and Pete Paniccia and
freshmen Clif Mcintosh and
. Bryan Tourney. The 4x400 re
lay team also finished first. For
By BILL KNUST
the women, sophomore Dia Parker had a game-high 21 Bulldogs fought back and had
McKee and juniors Bridget SENIOR REPORTER points, with 17 in the se<;ond Northwest's lead trimmed to
~ Shields and Steph .Suntken each KIRKSVILLE, Mo.-Not half. He led three 'Cats in nine points, 35-24 by halftime.
finished first in their respective much was different between double-figures. Juniors Byron "When we have teams down
races . Northwest's 68-63 victory over Jackson and Sky Wilson each we have to stick them defen
. "(McKee) came out and ran Truman State University had 12 points. sively," junior forward Byron
two strong races in less than Wednesday and Northwest's . "Kelvin was just plain bad in Jackson said. "We've got to
35 minutes and was very com win last Saturday. the first half," Northwest head crush them and put them away."
petitive" Wooton said. Both games saw Northwest coach Steve Tappmeyer said. Jackson said the similarity in
"(She's) one of those surprises come out hot and get a lead on "He knows that, too. But when the two games might have a
t that you know they're capable their opponent, only to have . it came time to make plays in · little to do with a relatively in
of running what they did, but their opponent come back and the second half, he stepped up experienced team learning to
you're not sure when they're take a lead. In both games and made them for us." win in the MIAA.
actually going to do it. Men though, senior guard Kelvin Northwest busted out of the "When it comes to putting PHOTO BY BILL
rally and physically I was very Parker gave Northwest the edge gates and had leads of22-8 and a team away we really only have Sky Wilson goes In for a lar,up Wednesday night agalnstTruman.Wilson and the Bearcats escaped
impressed with her perfor- and the victory. .3 1-12 in the first half, but the one or two (Please see 'Jten'page2R) 63 win. The No. I ranked . Cats play host to Emporia State on Saturday night. Tipoff Is set for 7:30 p.m .
mance . "
..\ Wooton was .also pleased
with transfer ·student Megan Spoothounds pick up Savannah Tournament title with win over Hogan Prep, followed by another win
Robinson, who is recovering
from an ACL injury. Sopho- ·
more Heather Brokaw did well
in the 4x800 relay, Wooton
said, considering the circum- Squad avenges last strong rebounding and timely . Prep Rams, 52-36 in Saturday's open to hit two big three-point rage of easy turnovers and 23 at the end of the third quar
tv stances. shooting guided the championship game. . ers that helped give the 'Hounds exploiting the Hogan Prep ter.
"Heather Brokaw did an ex season's loss to Hogan Spoofhounds on their way to· Hogan Prep began the game momentum. defense. The Rams had al "Keeping them off the
tremely good job in that relay, becoming the Savannah Invita .with an early 4-0 lead, but Despite Maryville's early run ready shown the ability to boards and not letting them
because when she got the ba tional Tournament Champions. Maryville was quick to respond · on points, Hogan Prep fought play with the 'Hounds earlier drive (to the basket) was key,"
ron she wa~ over 11 seconds By SCOTI HILL It is the 22nd time in 75 by going on a 15-0 run late in back in the second quarter and in the game when they cut an Maryville Head Coach Mike
behind and she ended up pass MISSOURIAN REPORTER years that the Spoofhounds have the first quarte~. Good passing cut down their lead substan 11-point lead down to as few Kuwitzky said. "Maintaining
two
ing a girl on her leg of the re won the tournament. They did led to quick points for the tially, bur Maryville was able to as points. The 'Hounds our poise and keeping our com
lay," Wooton said. The Maryville boys basket it by defeating Bishop LeBlond 'Hounds as they found their come away with a 22-15 lead at were quick to gain momen posure in the second half was
4l The ream will run chis week- ball team continues to improve 49-40 in the second round last teammates slashing to the bas the half. tum in the third quarter and important as well." .
end at the Nebraska Invita while giving its fans something Thursday and then by crushing ket for easy buckets. Senior The Spoofhounds opened took advantage of the Rams' After leading for the major
tional in Lincoln, Neb. to cheer about. Good passing, last year's winner, the Hogan Robbie Lade was able to get the second half by taking advan- mistakes. Maryville led 34-:- ity of
Inside Girls basketball 'Hounds wrestling Men's basketball
; Basketball stats 2B The 'Hounds took on St. Pius The 'Hounds wrestling teL(m The Northwest a~sketball team
More 'Cat Basketball 2B last weekend. See how they did has several wrestlers dominating their took on Washburn last night. C,heck
Girls Basketball 3B .along wlth'who'c:arrled the girls opponents. Check out page 38 to see · out page JB to see the breakdown of
on page lB. See what else Is up how the wrestlers fared on Senior the game complete with box scores
Hounds Wrestling o4B
for them In the upcoming week. Night earlier this week. See what's up and conference leaden In points.
Ff Plan ;~· 3.B .~·. . next for them too. ;' .. .t ·t
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N(~AA
Hot outside shooting paces Bearcats
l."f.1rleton State !.California (Pa.) University
2.Northwest Missouri State 2.North Dakota
3:Pfleffer 3.Drury University
4.Christian Brothers the second half of last year's poria State University. The Hor 4.Emporia State
5.Fiorida Gulf Coast game, Northwest outscored nets arc 14-0 overall and ranked 5.Seattle Pacific
· 6.Nebraska-Kearney Truman 84-41 in the two halves. No.4 in the country and No. I in 6.North Florida
?.Humboldt State Along with a stifling defense the South Central Region. ?.Glenville State
8.Metro State that forced 26 turnovers, the On Wednesday the Hornets de 8.5omh Dakota State
9.Valdosta State 'Cats shot 43.3 percent from the feated th~ Missouri Southern Lions 9.Washburn
I 0. Washburn field and 50 percent from behind 78-57. IO.Quincy
ll.South Dakota State the arc. The 'Cats are ranked third in ll.Angclo State
12.Lewis Sophomore Laura Friederich the region behind Emporia and 12.South Dakota
~ 3.Indianapolis broke out of a shooting slump Angelo State University (Texas). 13.North Dakota State
14.Southern Indiana to bury four first half treys, five "We're real excited to face Em I4.Shaw University
15.Findlay total, helping Northwest pull poria," Friederich said. "It's a big 15.Georgia State
'16.Massachusets-Lowell away. opportunity for us and it's always I6.Concordia University
!?.Francis Marion "My dad called me a couple fun to play these games no matter !?.Northeastern State
18.Cal-State Bernadino nights ago and really got on me if you arc 7~0 in the conference or 18.Augusta (Ga.)
19. Michigan Tech about not getting in the gym 4-3." 19.California State-Bakersfield
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20.Queens enough," Friederich said. "Last 20.Bcllarminc
2l.Virginia Union night, (Tuesday) I got in the gym 2I.Armstrong Atlantic
22.Brigham Union- Hawaii and shot for about 45 minutes. IbIkIInI usKt@numsti sscoaunrl anboen licnoc.nctoamct ed at 562-1224 or 22.Northcrn Kentucky
23.Colorado Christian That's really about what it takes. 23.Bcntley
24.Mansfleld Preparation breeds confidence". Game box score 24.Merrimack
25.Lenoir-Rhyne In her previous three games Northwest 85, Truman 68 25.lndianapolis
Friederich· had been a combined·
· 8EARCAT LEADERHOAlW 1 0-for-27 from the field. On Truman BEARCAT LEADERHOAJID ••
Wednesday, she was 5-for-1 0 with Player min. fg-fga ft-fta rb a pf. tp
Points: 15 points. Sommer 31 4-12 5·7 8 0 2 I~ Points:
Kelvin Parker 18.7 ppg · Senior center Sarah Vollertsen HMuafrfkmoavnic h 2240 23-·88 44-;77 82 33 42 81 0 Sarah Vollertsen 13.7 ppg
Austin Meyer 12.2 ppg led the 'Cats with 19 points and Floyd 31 6·11 0-0 0 3 I 14 Ashely Poptanycz I 1.0 ppg
Tromp 25 4-7 2-2 10 2 1 13
seven rebounds to go with three Peterson 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0
Rebounds: blocks. Seniors Erica Hatterman SLtounpgb ach 2100 11-·32 o0-.o0 44 0I 03 23 Rebounds: ,
Byron Jackson 7.9 rpg and Brooke Hogue chipped in 17 Turnbull 17 1-6 o.o 2 3 2 3 Vollertsen 8. 7 rpg •
Pattie I 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 Poptanycz 7.1 rpg
Jesse Shaw and 12 points respectively. Miceli 8 0-1 1-2 I I 'I I
4.4 rpg Vollcrtsct-i's inside game
Northwest Steals:
helped open up the outside game Player min. fg·fga ft.fta rb a pf tp
Jane Chalmers
Steals for the 'Cats, Friederich said. Popt:lnycz lp 1-2 0-0 2 2 4 2
Vollertsen 29 8·16 3-3 7 0 I 19 2.5 steals
Parker "Sarah is such a h'uge threat in Chalmers 23 2-3 4-4 3 6 2 8 JennaWolfe
2.1.steals there that it really opened the HHoalgtueerm an 2242 45-·191 04--50 32 32 04 1127 ' 25 steals
Shaw outside game up a ton," Slay 14 1-3 0-0 I 3 0 1
1.8 steals Senior guard Kelvin Parker drives to the baskPeHt OinT WO eBdYne BsdILayL KniNgUhtS'sT /wSiEnN oIOveRr RTEruPmORaTnE R Friederich said. · WFroieldfee rich 1189 51--41 0 00-·00 04 3I 3I 2IS Assists:
State. Parker led the team with 21 points. Parker scored 17 of his 21 in the second half. The win sets up a 5:30 p.m. VElakni nD ine 33 00--12 00--00 00 0I 00 00 Chalmers
Assists: showdown Saturday at Bearcat Fields 12 2-5 0-0 5 0 1 4 5.9 assists
Parker Continued from page 18 Arena with co-MIAA No. 1 Em- S~rceheerrkesr cn 4I I ·00--10 40--40 04 0I 5I 04 Megan Blay
4.9 assists Men squander big lead, still get victory 2.2 assists
Poptanycz
Wilson
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Women's key to wins lies in their depth
guys that lmow how to do it (Parker and In the end, the difference came at the UP ••
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Jesse Shaw)," Jackson said. "Hopefi.tlly we free throw line. Northwest was 21-for-
can get the hang of it." 28 from the charity stripe, including 15-
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NEXT Down the stretch Northwest never led for-20 in the second half while Truman they tend to force loads of turnovers. bench has the best game.
by more than five points, and when it was 9-for-12. In their first six MIAA conference "I almost jinx them it seems like,"
seemed like the 'C1ts were about to put the Parkerwas 10-fOr-ll,allin the second half. games, they forced an average of 28 Steinmeyer said. "I move the lineup
·Bulldogs away, Truman would hit a three "He had to miss that one at the end turnovers a game, including 35 around as they deserv'e it, but people
pointer or make a bucket underneath. there and the second one hit every part against Pittsburg State on Saturday. seem to play better coming off of the
In the second half the Bulldogs were of the rim," Thppmeyer said. "He defi Along with the strong defense, bench. " Emporia State University
almost 70 percent from the field and shot nitely took a couple years off my life there. another key to the Bearcats winning The contributions from the bench 5:30 p.m. Saturday
Emporia State University.· 60 percent from behind the arc. ~ut he is the one you want at the line in streak has been their depth. have also created more of a team at- Bearcat Arena
7:30 p.m. Saturday 1appmeyer also noted another simi that situation.'1 • · . ''There are two things in the stat mosplu!re·around·the squad. · . ,'l, .•
Bearcat Arena , larity in the last two games. But Parker could not have been any column tnat you can look 'at in' all "TJ'tere are four players 'that em
· "We have done a· really good job of bigger for the 'Cats. His drive to the hole 'of our wins," Steinmeyer said: ''We phasize our depth ani:!' team play,"
getting a lead, but the other team has done ',Vith under a minute left gave Northv{cst have outscored all of our opponents Steinmeyer said. "Mcghan Blay,
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. a heck of a job at fighting back and mak the lead when he made the foul shot to in bench scoring and outscored all Ashley Freerksen, Kai:ie Scherer and
ing it a ball game." convert the three-point play. our opponents in points off turn- Tanesha Fields all play 10 minutes
overs. I think if someone would cut· · or less a game. They don't complain,
into those totals we would be in they just go out and play hard. Sure, Central Missouri State University
WOMEN'S CO\IT.!l\'.:\CE S'I:\}IDINCS trouble." they would all love to play 25 min- 5:30 p.m. Wednesday
Central Missouri State School MIAA Overall School MIAA Overall While most teams rely on one or utes a game, but they play within Bearcat Arena
7:30 p.m. Wednesday
two players to come off the bench, themselves and that's what helps the
Bearcat Arena I. Emporia State 6-0 13·0 !.Washburn 7-0 15-0 Steinmeyer regularly plays 11 differ- team." ·
2. Northwest 6-0 13-0 2. Northwest 5-I 14-1
eitt players during a game. One thing the winning streak has
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7. Missouri Southern 2-4 11·4 7. Missouri Rolla 2-4 9-6
playing the best at the current time what matter. Soudiwest Bilptist University
a. Pitt State 2-4 7-7 a. Missouri Western 2-4 a. 7
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· In the past several games though, you get in, it's hard to get you out.
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By ANDY TIMKO
in under a minute, in the first Ave "We discuss situations and strat
~ MISSOURIAN REPORTER for new
matches. egies for every match extensively
The Maryville Spoofhound "If you lose at home, everyone the night before," Joe Drake said.
wrestling team was on the hunt knows it," Joseph Drake said. "So "It's still up to the individual, but
Tuesday night against the you get out there, get ready and try they arc made well aware of the im &
suites
Cameron Dragons and won easily a little more. (A quick start) gets portance of"cvery match."
on Senior Night, 47-25. the momentum rolling and gets ev . The 'Hounds finished the night
fo. "It's good, we're glad it's over," eryone fired up a little bit." winning three of their last four
head coach Joe Drake said. "Now Four pins, a win and a forfeit matches ending with Skylcr apartments
it's a showdown between Platte gave the 'Hounds a quick 33-0 lead Vandiver winning by technical fall
County and us for the conference over the Dragons, who could not over Eric VerHagen.
on campus!
championship." muster up a spark and were left "It's really important to know as
Seniors Joseph Drake, Jon Reed blowing hot air. a coach that your athletes are put
and Eric Wilmath won their "We think it's very important ting up their best performance to
tt matches. Senior Derk Spire fought that we get off to a good start," allow for the success that's going
hard but succumbed to the Drake said. "By starting at I 52 to on," Joe Drake said.
Dragon's Brian McClure and was night we were stepping right into Last Thursday the 'Hounds beat.
pinned in the third period of his our strength and that was real im up Hamilton, winning 66-3, and
match. portant to us." placed second overall in the
"It's weird, I've been around Starting with the I 03-pound Plattsburg Tournament on Satur
this place a long time, I just never weight class, the 'Hounds lost four day.
thought it would come," senior straight matches, two of which were The 'Hounds arc back in action
" Joseph Drake said. ''I'm done wres forfeits. tonight against Platte County fight
tling home duals, I don't know if Jason Tuggle, wrestling at I I2 ing for the MEC Championship.
it's sunk in yet." pounds, fell behind early and gave
The 'Hounds starred off strong a valiant effort in the second pe
Andy Timko can be contacted at 562·1224 or
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Boys get 57-33 win over Mid-Buchanan
Regional Rankings
said. "Maintaining our poise and junior Josh Wilmes said. The South Central Regional
keeping our composure 'in the Wilmes led the team in scor Rankings came out a few days ago.
second half was important as ing with I7 points. Several MIAA teams made the top
~,well." "This means a lot· to us, we're ten. They included Washburn PHOTO BY NIKI CARDER/CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER
Senior Elizabeth Baker tries to pass over a St Pius defender Friday at Maryville. Baker scored six
After leading for the majority very excited,"· Kuwitzki said. (#1), Northwest (#2), Emporia
points in the 'Hounds 69-54 win. Maryville is back in action this week in the Bishop Miege Tournament
of the game, Maryville "They beat us last year · (#4), Missouri Southern (#7) and
finally broke away in in this game, so we're Central Missouri State (#10) in the
Mary\ille picks up over
the fourth quarter as really happy to come · men's rankings. On the women's \W1
foul trouble proved to back and beat them this side, Emporia (#1), Northwest
be too big of a prob- year." (#3), Washburn (#8) and Central
Ji lem for Hogan Prep to Maryville continued Missouri State (#9) all made the non-conference opponent
· deal with. The Rams their winning ways top ten.
had three players foul Tuesday night, crush
BASI<ETBALL
out in the fourth quar ing Mid Buchanan 57- Squad to host
ter, including a techni- 33.
cal .foul by Andrae Wesson, the The 'Hounds got off to a quick preseason clinics
team's leading scorer. start and led I 5-5 at the end of By JARED UITLEJOHN Junior standout Kelli Dawson
Maryville took advantage of the first period. Maryville led 3I- came off the bench with a stellar
MISSOURIAN REPORTER
- Hogan Prep's fouling ways and 14 at the half. Josh Wilmes led Northwest baseball coach Darin performance.
made their charity shots, which the team in scoring once again Loe will hold Bearcat Baseball clin D~fensc. Defense. Defense. It's "Kelli came in and played a re-
gave them a demanding lead. The with I9 points. Myles Burnsides ics Feb. 7 and 8. The clinic is for the name of the game, it ally good game," head
Rams ran our of hope as the clock scored I 0 in the win and Nate boys ages I3 to seniors in high wins championships and coach Randy Cook
ticked down and the Morley had nine for the 'Hounds. school. The clinic will go from 9 it's the Spoof110unds' spe said. "She came in and
Spoof110unds walked away victo Wilmes and Brisbane both had a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days. cialty. extended their defense
rious. two three-pointers. The 'Hou_nds Cost is· $50 and each and in While the Maryville's and she shot really well
.. · "It was good to get the trophy will return to action tomorrow cludes a clinic t-shirt. Contact the girls basketball team av from the perimeter,
back and show everyone we can night at C~illicothe. Tipoff is Bearcat Baseball Office at 660-562- erages nearly 60 p,oints a and ~~ayed great de
play, and play with competition," scheduled for 8 p.m. 1'352 for more information. game, their defense has fense.
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also kept up its end of the· BASI<ETBALL The junior standout
bargain. ·piled up 14 points, in-
FAN PLAN The 'Hounds held the cluding one 3-pointer.
high scoring Sr. Pius X Warriors to Dawson played well at both ends of
just two first quarter points, while the court while the 'Hounds won
Northwest scoring 18 themselves. 69-54.
men's basketball The 'Hounds were led by their "I think the second half we had
five starting seniors, and non-start problems with a lot of things, and it
Northwest
ing senior Kylee Smith. The game's was all upstairs," Cook said. "It had
women's basketball
point leader and senior Abby Walter nothing to do with what they were
Northwest Nebraska finished with I5 overall points, doing. They didn't change anything,
indoor track Invitational while knocking down three 3-point they just picked up the intensity and
+ ers. we didn't match it."
Maryville Chillicothe The other four starters contrib With the 15 point win,
boys basketball 5 p.m. uted as well with Hillary Reynolds Maryville brought their record to
finishing with five and Elizabeth I 0-4, making them a force to be
Baker finishing with six. Cindy reckoned with in the Midland Em
Austin and Ann Hogan each had pire Conference.
· Maryville seven. The Spoof110unds test their skills
._w wrestling At the half,_ rhe 'Hounds were up this week when they take part in the
.GAMETO at Bearcat Arena. This should 25 points and had complete control Bishop Miege Tournament in Over
be a good game as of the game. land Park, Kan.
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