Columbia Daily Tribune

Bruins Fill Up All-State Teams ; Nagel Named Top Coach in Class 5.

The Rock Bridge girls basketball team's historic run to the program's first state championship gained one more chapter today with the release of the all-state teams selected by Missouri media members. Three Bruins were named to the Class 5 girls team, marking what is believed to be the first time since 1982 that a Rock Bridge girl made the all-state cut. Katherine Harry was a first-team selection, and Claire Schaeperkoetter and Amaya Williams were second-team choices after advancing the Bruin...

Area Scene

Nine gymnasts earn academic honors Nine Missouri gymnasts have earned Academic All-Big 12 first- team honors, the conference office announced yesterday. The nine first-team selections for the Tigers tops the league for the third consecutive season.

Pauline Howison, 1918-2008

Pauline Bush Howison, 89, of Fulton died Monday, March 24, 2008, at home. Services are at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at Debo Funeral Home in Fulton. Visitation is from 2 p.m. until services at the funeral home. Burial will be at Boydsville Cemetery.

Home Sweet Metrodome for Senne ; Minnesota Native Drives in Eight for Tigers.

MINNEAPOLIS - Aaron Senne's decision to sign with Missouri caught the Minnesota baseball program by surprise. The Golden Gopher coaches assumed Senne, a standout at Rochester, Minn., Mayo High School, would stay home and play for them. The day Senne committed to play for the Tigers, Minnesota assistant Rob Fornasiere called Jim Sonju, Senne's coach for seven seasons of high school and summer baseball.

Sportscene

Rep. Davis issues own Clemens report The Roger Clemens vs. Brian McNamee dispute over whether the seven-time Cy Young Award winner took performance-enhancing drugs has become a feud between Republicans and Democrats.

Recipe of the Week ; Shrimp and Olive Pasta

1 box - 16 ounces - spaghetti 2 tablespoons olive oil

Paid Election Letter ; Parry's Stance On Lease Proves Worth On Board

Editor, the Tribune: We respectfully urge a vote for Fred Parry for Boone Hospital Center's board of trustees. Fred and Bob McDavid's courageous and honorable service in challenging the status quo on the lease renewal recently was perhaps the most meaningful, brave and proper act of public service by any public servants, paid or otherwise, in recent memory.

Traditional Italian Eggplant Dish Gets a Less Oily Remake

Eggplant is like a sponge: The more oil you add to the pan, the more fat it sucks up. Coating the eggplant with bread crumbs or batter helps to provide a barrier. Oven-baking instead of frying or sauteing also keeps the fat absorbed to a bare minimum.

County Commission Agenda

The Boone County Commission will hold its regular meeting at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow in the commission chambers of the Boone County Government Center at the corner of Eighth and Ash streets. PURCHASING

Boost Off the Bench ; Gayer, Larue Give Kewpies Belated Benefit.

Liz Gayer and Katie LaRue were a few minutes late arriving at Hickman Field last night. It took them more than 40 minutes to make their presence known in the team's home opener against Pembroke Hill. After spending the entire first half on the bench, Gayer and LaRue assisted on a goal each in the first 13 minutes of the second half as the Kewpies beat the Raiders 2-0 to secure their first victory of the season.

Jimmy Speed, 1946-2008

Jimmy Dean Speed, 61, of Boonville passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at Davis Funeral Chapel in Boonville with Robert Eichenberger officiating. Burial will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Sondra Daume, 1942-2008

Sondra Daume, 65, of Fulton passed away Sunday, March 23, 2008, at her home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 29, at Maupin Funeral Home in Fulton, with Brother Steve Mallinckrodt officiating. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery.

Homemade in Minutes ; Wake Up to Egg Bake

For this special recipe, I went to "The American Country Inn and Bed and Breakfast Cookbook" (Rutledge Hill Press, 1987). My cousin, Ann Romines, sent me the book, which had been her own gift to her mother nearly 20 years ago. It is one of those cookbooks in which you can always find a special recipe, especially for company. Most are suitable for breakfast or brunch but often can be used for a lunch or a light evening meal. The 1,700 recipes come from more than 500 inns across the nation. Tho...

Your Office Coach ; Don't Blame Boss for Poor Review

Q: On her recent performance review, my sister was rated "below expectations." Her boss said she took too long to complete a project. But this wasn't her fault. She had a lot of computer problems. Management changes created confusion, and her co-workers weren't cooperative. Now she's on probation with a warning that her current project must be done on time. It's not clear what will happen if she doesn't meet the deadline.

Cardinals, Vols Play Up-Tempo

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Games in this year's NCAA Tournament have often presented battles between styles, with the team that controls tempo going a long way toward determining a winner. But when Louisville meets Tennessee in the second game of tomorrow's regional semifinals at Bobcats Arena, that game will feature teams with very similar sentiments about playing with their feet pressed hard on the accelerator.

Open Column ; Article Unfair to Those with Mental Illnesses

Editor, the Tribune: I am wishing to give my view on a column by Charley Reese that was in the paper on March 8. The article was titled "Guns Don't Kill People; Psychiatry does." I myself am a mental health patient.

City to Call `Lights Out' ; Earth Hour Aims for Conservation Effort.

Columbia's first Earth Hour event has attracted 300 to 400 participants so far, as city residents prepare to switch off electric lights this weekend in an effort to cut pollution and increase awareness of greenhouse gas emissions, organizers said. Some local businesses also have gotten behind the idea by educating customers and employees about Earth Hour, scheduled for 8 to 9 p.m. Saturday, said Monta Welch, director of the Columbia Climate Change Coalition.

Job Seekers Put Web Sites to Work

MIAMI - Miguel Merino's online resume has the usual rundown of work experience and education. But the University of Miami music performance major takes it a step further by letting visitors listen to his tracks, read critics' reviews, see a list of upcoming gigs and watch videos of his performances. "It's the first time I've had my own Web site that I've put some work into," said Merino, 22. And it's worth the $20 a month as a personal promotion tool, he said: "It's super important."

Wolfgang's Kitchen ; Cooking Steak Indoors Is a Breeze

We're in the middle of a steak-eating renaissance. I see it in the popularity of my Cut steakhouses in Beverly Hills and Las Vegas, not to mention the number of people who love to order steaks in my other restaurants. When it comes to cooking at home, though, steak seems more seasonal. People wait until the weather is warm enough for them to throw steaks on the outdoor grill. And that's a shame, because steaks are actually easy to cook indoors.

Senne On Another Level ; `Typical' Outing Doesn't Surprise Home Crowd.

MINNEAPOLIS - Yesterday morning, Jim Sonju, Aaron Senne's coach for seven seasons of high school and summer baseball, called and left a voicemail on Senne's phone. "I said, `It's got to feel good waking up in Minnesota again knowing that you're going to go at least 4 for 4,' " Sonju said.