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Virginia Mann, 1913-2008

Mary Virginia Mann, 95, of Lebanon passed away Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008, in Lebanon. Graveside services were held Sunday, Jan. 27.

Blood Flows Too Freely in Rambo's Sad Reprisal

Like him or not, Sylvester Stallone is responsible for two of biggest icons in modern American pop culture: Rocky and Rambo. And like it or not, the 61-year-old Stallone insists that he can still flex it like the old days, in recent attempts to revive both screen personas. Last year's "Rocky Balboa" was a surprisingly thoughtful take on the aging prizefighter, but this year's "Rambo" is just bloody ridiculous. Devoid of any real reason to even exist, the film dedicates itself to becoming the...

Up to Speed On `Lost' From Season 3

Time to catch up with "Lost," but that's far easier said than done. The third season's two-hour closer, "Through the Looking Glass," was a wild ride, with Charlie (Dominic Monaghan) gone, apparently for good, along with a whole swatch of familiar Others - including M.C. Gainey's indelible Tom. Quick plot: Desmond (Henry Ian Cusick) comes under fire from mad Russian with nine lives Mikhail Bakunin (Andrew Divoff) and to escape him, dives down to the Looking Glass research station to find Charl...

Missouri Restocks Receiver Corps

Missouri recruit Gahn McGaffie was the starting quarterback at Galena Park, Texas, High School the last three years, but with the Tigers' spread-the-wealth philosophy on offense and the robust supply of quarterbacks headed to Columbia, it's no wonder McGaffie plans to begin his MU career catching passes, not throwing them. "In talking to the Missouri coaches, they've talked a lot about playing him as a slot receiver in their offense," Galena Park Coach Ray Zepeda said of McGaffie, who gave a ...

Joyce Comotto, 1944-2008

Joyce Gwendolyn Comotto, 63, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, in Richardson, Texas. A celebration of life was held Sunday, Jan. 20, in Dallas.

Cool Dry Place ; Like No Other:

Extraordinary, isn't it, how barriers often bring out the best in us? For Elizabeth Mitchell, it all began on the other side of the glass. There, separated from her fellow actor by an unbreakable pane, she slowly penetrated that obstruction with her kind, compassionate eyes and knowing gestures, insinuating her way into his good graces - ours, too - before sending it all someplace completely different, an environment enigmatic yet alluring, with that sly smile.

Wide Receivers/Tight Ends

Returning Tommy Saunders, WR, senior

Charles Overstreet, 1927-2008

Charles Overstreet, 80, a longtime Fayette resident, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, at Cooper County Hospital in Boonville. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at Friemonth- Freese Funeral Home in Fayette.

New Releases

Gene Watson "In a Perfect World" (Shanachie) Oko Jumo "Everything's Liquid" (Dreambox Media)

Nba Roundup

- Cavaliers 84, Trail Blazers 83: LeBron James' reverse layup with less than a second left last night lifted Cleveland over Portland, the Cavaliers' fifth straight win on the road. Portland led by as many as 14 points in the second half, but the Cavaliers closed in as time ran down. James, who had 37 points and 14 rebounds, hit three consecutive 3-pointers to tie it at 81 with 2:26 left.

Marjorie Kueker, 1922-2008

Marjorie Kueker, 85, of Centralia died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at Oliver Funeral Home in Centralia. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service Friday at the funeral home. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Immanuel Township Cemetery in Tracy, Ind.

Ticpick - Sierra Leone

An Art Event Worth Wagging a Tail Over

Brotherly Love ; Tory and Trey Hicks Bring Competitive Spirit to Sturgeon.

The bell to mark the end of sixth period would ring in a few minutes. All but one student had shuffled off the Sturgeon High School basketball court and into the locker room to change back into their school clothes. Trey Hicks remained behind Tuesday. Dressed in a pair of black gym shorts and a blue long-sleeve, skin-tight training shirt he continued to attempt shot after shot on the south end of the court. "You better quit for the day," said Kevin Hicks, Trey's teacher and dad.

Charles Grapes, 1924-2008

Charles Edward Grapes, 83, of Higbee died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, in Moberly. Charles was born Feb. 7, 1924, in Moberly to Charlie and Opal May Magruder Grapes.

`Impaired' List Tough to Leave ; Hinkson Assessed for Permissible Pollutants.

When Hinkson Creek was put on Missouri's impaired waterways list in 1998, it was simple observation rather than data that led to the conclusion that the urban stream was "obviously unhealthy." Getting it off that list, however, is not going to be as easy.

Honor Roll

HALLSVILLE R-4 HIGH SCHOOL SECOND QUARTER

Open Congressional Seat Creates Buzz

For Jason Van Eaton, a longtime aide to Sen. Kit Bond, R-Mo., U.S. Rep. Kenny Hulshof's move out of Washington represents a chance to fulfill a grade-school dream of running for office. Van Eaton, 36, who left the position of Bond's state director to move into Bond's political team and pursue private-sector opportunities, said he is "absolutely" considering a congressional run. He said he's been talking to donors and political officials and will mull things over with his family before decidin...

Arrests and Summonses

Authorities made the following arrests and issued summonses from 7 a.m. Jan. 30 to 7 a.m. Jan. 31. COLUMBIA POLICE

This Week in Local History ; Columbia Independent School Details Discussed at Meeting

10 years ago From the Columbia Daily Tribune