Columbia Daily Tribune

Henry Brown 1984-2007

Henry L. Brown, 23, of Columbia died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007. Services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, at Warren Funeral Chapel, 12 E. Ash St., with the Rev. Ray Warren officiating.

Kansas' Reesing Still Is Passing Under the Radar Despite Success.

MIAMI - Todd Reesing easily could use this as a time to gloat. This is the perfect chance for him to take a shot at all the schools that thought he was too slow or too short to play quarterback in college.

`Lost,' `Idol' Return for Reality-Heavy Midseason Tv

Here's a rundown of the major midseason offerings, through the end of January: - "Medium" (9 p.m. Monday, NBC) - Anjelica Huston joins the show for a six-episode guest-starring arc as Allison (Patricia Arquette) sees more dead people.

New Releases

- Ellis Paul "The Dragonfly Races" (Black Wolf) -The Radio Dept. "Lesser Matters" (XI)

Area Scene

Brown among inductees into Hall The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame announced its class of 2008, and it included former University of Missouri basketball player John Brown, St. Louis Post-Dispatch sportswriter Rick Hummel and former MU football player Earl Denny.

Walter Zlogar, 1918-2007

Walter A. Zlogar, 89, of Ottumwa, Iowa, passed away on Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, at Ottumwa Regional Health Center. Mr. Zlogar was born in Cicero, Ill., to Angela and Anton Zlogar. He married Mary Catherine Ryan on Aug. 25, 1942. She preceded him in death in 1978.

Nba Roundup

- Mavericks 121, Warriors 99: In Dallas, Dirk Nowitzki claimed it was just another regular-season game. His playoff-like intensity against the Golden State Warriors told a different story. Nowitzki had 29 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three blocks to lead the Mavericks, who were bounced out of the first round of the NBA playoffs last season by the upstart Warriors, last night.

`Juno' Star Ellen Page Breaks Stereotypes in Anti-Heroine Role

No one really noticed Ellen Page as she dashed through the lobby of San Francisco's Ritz-Carlton hotel. Although Page is the star of "Juno," one of the season's most- buzzed-about indie films, the tiny 20-year-old actress is still mostly anonymous to the masses.

Ticpick - Gorilla Zoe

Mental Mistakes ; Trip Mu

The mental mistakes have not gone unnoticed by Missouri basketball Coach Mike Anderson. They were impossible to miss in Sunday's loss to Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss. Twice, with the Tigers trying to rally in the closing minutes, the Bulldogs hoisted 3-pointers headed off target, only to be bailed out by overeager defenders fouling them after the ball had left their hands.

Marjorie Gibson, 1913-2007

Marjorie Cyrene Gibson, 94, of St. Louis died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, at St. Luke's Hospital in St. Louis. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, at the First Presbyterian Church, 16 Hitt St., with Richard Ramsey officiating. Burial will be in Columbia Cemetery.

Fan Affair

Big Head Todd and the Monsters is a lot tougher of a band name than any of the music the band itself produces. After hitting the Top 10 in the early '90s with snappy singles from its 1993 "Sweetly Single" record, the group became known for its easy, laidback rock 'n' roll sound. But with the band's latest release, "All the Love You Need," Todd Park Mohr - the big head - wanted to capture the emotional spirit of punk rock.

Hickman Stumbles Late Vs. Notre Dame de Sion

The Hickman girls basketball team stumbled down the stretch in a 48-47 overtime loss at Notre Dame de Sion last night. The Kewpies led 23-18 at halftime and built that into a 13-point lead in the third quarter, but Notre Dame de Sion stormed back to force overtime. In the extra period, the Kewpies (7-4) trailed throughout until 15 seconds remained, when Alexa Fox was fouled in the act of shooting. The foul sent Fox to the sideline and Nicole Schulz stepped off the bench and knocked down both ...

Lillie Young, 1923-2007

Lillie Mae Young, 84, of Columbia peacefully passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, at Jones Wildwood Care Center in Madison after a long fight with Alzheimer's disease. A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at Memorial Funeral Home. A family memorial service will be planned at a later date.

Modest Musicians Proud by Their Own Measure

False modesty runs rampant on the music scene, especially among musicians who bust their butts playing shows, recording albums, promoting themselves, forgoing the conventional life path in search of the Holy Grail that is fame, fortune and a break into the biz. But not The Goldbugs.

Try Your Feet at Contra Dancing

Hgtv Selects Town for `Green' Giveaway Home

HILTON HEAD, S.C. - It's been known since August that HGTV was building its first "Green Home" near Hilton Head Island, S.C., for a nationwide giveaway. Now, the home and garden television network has announced that the house is in Tradition Hilton Head, a 5,300-acre, 9,500-home development on Highway 278 in Hardeeville, S.C.

Wonna Brookins 1937-2007

Wonna Dean Brookins, 70, of Fulton died Monday, Dec. 31, 2007. Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at Calvary Baptist Church. Burial follows at Southside Cemetery. Visitation is from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the church.

Game Over ; Gunther's, `Rock Band,' `Manhunt' Highlight '07

As 2008 begins, the rubble that was 2007 is only just starting to clear away, and the highs and lows are still vivid in gamers' minds. I thought I'd run down the top five things that I will remember most about the year that was 2007. 5. The omnipresence of the rhythm games. It all started when "Dance Dance Revolution" was imported to the States, but "Guitar Hero" made it explode with casual gamers. Now, "Guitar Hero" is going to become an annual franchise, and "Rock Band" is pumping out new d...

Marion Thurston Jr., 1913-2008

Col. Marion Foster "Thursty" Thurston Jr., 94, of Columbia passed away Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, Jan. 5, at First Christian Church with the Rev. Dr. John Yonker officiating.