Published Thursday, September 11, 2008
AGAINST THE GRAIN
Newspapers could use a shot of Osder’s optimism
By T.J. GREANEY of the Tribune’s staff
Yesterday, I spent some time listening to the daunting financial problems facing the Columbia Missourian. As I reported in today’s paper, the Missourian lost more than $1 million last year and that, say University of Missouri brass, is just not going to cut it.
SMILE AWHILE
Grandparents Day blank on most family calendars
By IRENE HASKINS
Hallmark, candy manufacturers and florists are simply not doing a good enough job of hyping Grandparents Day.
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL HISTORY
Tigers came back for victory over KU
By BILL CLARK
The University of Missouri beat the University of Kansas,
41-23, in front of a crowd of 59,720 at Faurot Field as Devin West set a school
single-game rushing record, rolling up 319 yards in 33 carries.
LET'S TALK ANTIQUES
Kovels' antiques price list is an invaluable resource
By NANCY RUSSELL
I have been using the resources and publications of Ralph and Terry Kovel for
all of my years in the antique business. Most serious collectors have at least
one reference book or price guide on the shelf that they have compiled.
GO-GETTERS
SCHOOL MATTERS
Striking a creative chord
By JANESE HEAVIN
of the Tribune’s staff
They bobbed their heads, tapped their fingers on their knees and even played a few chords on air guitars, but by the end of Monte Selby’s musical presentation at Ridgeway Elementary, students were ready to write, too.
Buyer beware in Europe
By SEAN HARPER
Traveling in southern Europe with high school classmates offers an infinite number of opportunities to buy countless souvenirs. Every city or attraction has its gift shops and some item it is famous for, but the question is: Is it real or fake?
Isolated letters unhelpful
By JOYCE HULETT
Q: My kindergarten daughter reads some words, but she does not know her letters. Why is that?
FEATURED TEACHER
Nan Beaird, Christian Fellowship School sixth grade
Photo and story by JANESE HEAVIN
of the Tribune’s staff
Nan Beaird’s father was a school superintendent, and her mother was a teacher in Dexter. As a youngster, she resisted the idea of following in their footsteps. Her struggle was futile.
NEWTON'S BOOK NOTES
Books teach kids about politics
By HOLLY NEWTON
The political elections are fast approaching, and your child has certainly heard much about the presidential nominees of both major parties. The process of how the national election is decided can be confusing, but I’ve gathered some outstanding books to help children understand - as well as some great books about the White House.
NEXT WEEK’S SCHOOL MEALS
