Published Thursday, October 9, 2008
AGAINST THE GRAIN
Crisis in markets drives folks to resourcefulness
By T.J. GREANEY
When the dust settled on Wall Street’s plunge last week, only one stock on the S&P 500 was left having actually gained value: Campbell Soup.
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL HISTORY
Tribune workers earned ‘Carrier of the Year’ honors
By BILL CLARK
10 YEARS AGO: Matt Hegger and Monica Sanders were honored as the Tribune’s "Carriers of the Year."
SMILE AWHILE
How to survive Depression II from a survivor of the original
By IRENE HASKINS
During these tough economic times, the word "depression" is being tossed around a lot. Some supposed experts say we’re already in one; others say it’s still ahead of us.
LET'S TALK ANTIQUES
Picture frames can also be works of art
By NANCY RUSSELL
In the early 1800s, only the wealthy could afford to have a professional painter
create family portraits.
School Matters
The cream of the crop
By JANESE HEAVIN of the Tribune’s staff
Columbia FFA teams prepare to judge at national competition.
FEATURED TEACHER
George Frissell, language arts, Hickman High School
Story and photo by JANESE HEAVIN
of the Tribune’s staff
George Frissell wanted a profession that allowed him to combine his interests in travel, history and literature. He didn’t have to look far to find it. His dad was a college professor, and his mom was a high school English teacher, so education seemed like the right fit.
Tests raise questions of interest
By JOYCE HULETT
Q: Is it a conflict of interest for classroom teachers to administer standardized tests to their own students?
NEWTON'S BOOK NOTES
Halloween books are scary-good fun for kids
By HOLLY NEWTON
Are you brave enough to venture into Halloween? Even though it can be a frightening holiday, it can also be great fun. Here is a collection of Halloween books for all ages. So come on, let’s get creaking - I mean, reading.
KIDSTUFF
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