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Death claims CMU Board Chairman
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| Bob Shaner |
The Central Methodist family is today mourning the death of longtime university benefactor Bob Shaner who died Saturday evening at his home in Hilton Head, S.C., following a lengthy illness. He was 60.
A 1970 CMU graduate and well-known here, Shaner was currently serving as chairman of the Central Methodist Board of Trustees.
He was married to Fayette native Louann Thogmorton. She survives, in addition to two children. Also surviving are his father-in-law and mother-in-law, retired CMU Dean of Students James Thogmorton and his wife, Helen, both of Fayette.
In noting Shaner’s passing, CMU President Marianne Inman said: “We can all be grateful for his life of service and commitment to Central Methodist University and that he is now in a wonderful, peaceful place free of pain and suffering.”
Until retiring due to illness, Shaner had been a key executive in the telecommunications industry for Cingular/AT&T. He had pioneered in the development of cell phone technology and was instrumental in bringing that service to France.
Funeral services are pending in Shaner’s hometown of Farmington, Mo.
Sep 8, 2008
Local News
Glasgow bridge demoliiton begins
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| Early Monday morning |
Smoke and flames arise from the two western-most spans on the 83-year-old Missouri River Highway 240 Bridge at Glasgow following an implosion shortly before 7 a.m. today (Monday). The action means that full-scale demolition work has begun on the bridge’s superstructure.
MoDOT originally had announced that three spans would come down today, but this was scaled-back to two by the construction company. The spans landed for the most part entirely on the shore of the Saline County side of the river.
Ferry service resumed around 7:15 a.m. and the river was again re-opened to traffic. Ferry service runs seven days a week from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
A MoDOT spokeswoman said that it’s still undetermined as to whether additional spans will be imploded early tomorrow morning (Tuesday).
Most likely the “main event” will come Wednesday when the spans over the water will be imploded and it is expected MoDOT officials will make an announcement sometime today.
The $14½ million refurbishment project will utilize the existing bridge pylons, but otherwise the entire bridge superstructure will be replaced and ultimately it will take on an appearance similar to the Boonslick Bridge at Boonville. The roadway will be appreciably wider with no overhead restrictions.
The Glasgow bridge was closed Aug. 4 and construction is expected to take from 12 to 15 months.
Photo and story by James H. Steele
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| Artist rendering of the new Glasgow bridge |
Sep 8, 2008
Local News
Step back in time
Ann Fray (seated) demonstrates 19th century spinning techniques on Labor Day as part of the sixth annual Boonslick Folk Festival at the Boone’s Lick State Historic Site in southwest Howard County. A full page of photos from the event is on Page 10 of the Sept. 6 Democrat-Leader. (JIM STEELE STAFF PHOTO)
Sep 5, 2008
Fayette City Council
Veolia reps respond to trash pickup concerns
Two issues dominated the regular meeting of the Fayette city council Tuesday: Complaints about trash service responded to by Veolia representatives and upgrade work for North Mulberry Street.
Veolia taken to task
Two employees from Veolia Environmental Services attended the meeting following complaints in recent weeks from residents about trash service in the city.
In July Robin Overstreet, city administrator, had sent >>> click on headline for full story.
Sep 5, 2008
Local News
Demolition of Missouri River Bridge at Glasgow scheduled; ferry service will be briefly interrupted
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| Glasgow Highway 240 Bridge - Superstructure soon to be history. |
The Missouri Highway Department has announced a proposed schedule for demolition of the Missouri River Highway 240 Bridge at Glasgow and its impact on ferry service operations.
The contractor (Jensen Co.) has scheduled three implosions of the five main truss spans of the 83-year-old bridge. It is anticipated the implosions will >>> click on headline for full story.
Sep 5, 2008
Local News
Flooding causes temporary closures
Heavy rains caused about a dozen Howard County roads to be blocked Thursday night. But at press time (Friday noon), county commissioners reported that “nearly all” of the roads were clear.
They predicted that all roadblocks will be removed by Friday afternoon.
Howard County Road and Bridge crews worked >>> click on headline for full story.
Sep 5, 2008
Local News
Local street change honors Earl Turner Sr.
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| SINGING AT HIS HOME at 200 Sycamore St. — soon to be Turner Drive — Earl Turner Sr. demonstrates his melodious voice Thursday morning. |
“You need to do something good for someone everyday,” Earl Turner Sr.’s great-grandmother, Molly Turner, used to tell him.
Turner has lived that admonition by giving freely of his talents, both mechanical and musical.
At the Fayette city council meeting Tuesday (see story elsewhere this page), a token of appreciation was returned to Earl Sr. The council voted to change the western-most block of Sycamore Street to Turner Drive in his honor. Turner lives on that block.
“Many times we honor people after they have >>> click on headline for full story.
Sep 5, 2008
Local News
August: Another cool, wet month
Central Missouri may have gotten an early start on fall this year. After beginning the month of August with average temperatures, the high failed to reach the 90-degree mark on 24 of the last 25 days.
A high temperature of 96 was observed Aug. 4, with the low twice dipping to 55 degrees (Aug. 18 and 25).
The high a year ago pushed the mercury to 105 degrees with a >>> click on headline for full story.
Sep 5, 2008
Local News
NF woman injured in crash
A New Franklin woman was taken to Cooper County Memorial Hospital Thursday with minor injuries following a two-vehicle accident, allegedly caused by a Boonville teenager.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Daisy P. Brady, 52, was eastbound on U.S. Highway 40 about three miles east of Boonville shortly before 5:30 p.m. A 2005 Ford, driven by Robert R. Morris, 18, apparently crossed the center line and struck Brady’s 2008 Chevrolet.
Brady’s car received extensive damage. Morris’ Ford was totaled. Each driver was wearing a seat belt.
Sep 5, 2008
Local News
Economic Development Board awards grants to non-profit groups in Howard County
The Howard County Community Grant program has this week awarded $10,400 to non-profit organizations in the county for programs and facilities. The checks were awarded on Tuesday morning in the Howard County Commission Chambers.
The Howard County Economic Development Advisory Board — >>> click on headline for full story.
Sep 5, 2008
Calendars & Events
Noted in Brief
• THE FAYETTE FARMERS’ MARKET will be open today (Saturday) beginning at 8 a.m. on the square.
• TEAM SORTING happens Sunday beginning at 2 p.m. at the Howard County Fairgrounds. Questions? Call Glenn or Trish Hilgedick at 248-3712.
• FRIENDS OF CLARK’S CHAPEL will hold a service Sunday at 5 >>> click on headline for full listings.
Sep 5, 2008
Obituaries
Eugene Kenneth Weathers Jr.
Eugene Kenneth Weathers Jr.
1936-2008
Eugene Kenneth Weathers Jr. of Fayette died Tuesday (Sept. 2, 2008) at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. He was 72.
Sep 5, 2008
Obituaries
Wendell Markland
Wendell Markland
1908-2008
Wendell Markland of Moberly died Sept. 1, 2008. He was 100.
Services will be Sunday, Sept.14, at 2 p.m. at Million-Taylor Funeral Home in Moberly. Burial will be at Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Armstrong. Visitation will be Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Sep 5, 2008
Local Sports
Falcons win opener 33-15
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| Wide receiver Ryan Sherman made it look easy Friday. The senior had four touchdowns on the night: two in the air and two on the ground. Above he scores his second of the night on a 23-yard reception from quarterback Dalton LeNoir. |
The Fayette Falcons won their first game of the season 33-15 Friday night over Knox County at Central Methodist University’s Davis Field. The opening-night victory is the first in seven years for Fayette and a first for fourth-year head coach Billy Huthman.
“I’ve been waiting four years to win the first game and it finally happened,” Huthman said.
“It’s a great day to be a Falcon.”
In fact, the last time Fayette won its opener was in 2001 with a 25-6 win at Knox County.
The Falcons set the pace right from the start. On the first play from scrimmage, senior running back Ryan Sherman got loose on a 65-yard sprint to the endzone for the first score of the season.
“We wanted to get out and score quickly and get the momentum in our direction,” Sherman said. And that’s just what he did.
When Fayette and Knox County met during the CMU football camp in June, Sherman was not on the field. And Huthman didn’t show much at the preseason jamboree Aug. 23. “That’s one of the things we didn’t show in our jamboree. We never showed it at camp.”
Sep 5, 2008
Local Sports
Dykens, Eagles open season tonight at home
The Eagles have a new field, new locker rooms and a new weight room on the way. And they have a new coach this year as well. Head Coach Alan Dykens was brought in last December to replace outgoing coach Merle Masonholder and to fix a Central Methodist institution which has been broken for decades.
Masonholder resigned after the Eagles’ final game in 2007 after six seasons of trying turn the program around. He never broke .500 at Central but came as close as 5-6 in 2002.
Dykens brings with him more than a decade of winning experience in the Heart of America Athletic Conference. Before becoming head coach here, he spent the last six years at rival Graceland University where he served as Associate Head Coach, Defensive Coordinator, and linebackers coach for the Yellow Jackets.
Dykens brought with him a sense of optimism and enthusiasm to the position when he arrived in December. And he said he feels the same way after weeks of working with the team. “I still feel really good. The kids paid the price over the summer. They came back in shape. And we’ve had nothing but tremendous practices so far. The kids have been focused and really working hard.”
Now Dykens looks to turn his wealth of experience into victories on Davis Field. He inherits last season’s 2-8 squad with strength at several positions. Veteran quarterback Brock Brockmeier is back as a senior. He will make the start today in the home opener against Graceland.
Sep 5, 2008
Local Sports
Lady Falcons look sharp in opener
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| A collision at the plate with the Brunswick pitcher ends in a safe call for Fayette junior CJ Roberts Tuesday. The run put Fayette up by two in the fourth inning. |
The Fayette Lady Falcons came away with a strong 5-3 win at Brunswick in Tuesday’s season opener but fell 10-4 Thursday at Sturgeon.
Originally set to open play Monday at home, the game was canceled as Bunceton will not field a team this year.
“It was probably one of the better first games that we’ve played,” said Fayette Head Coach Georgia Varner. “Usually we’re a little more jittery.”
Senior starting pitcher Sam Jacobson picked up the win. She allowed one earned run on seven hits with 10 strikeouts and three walks in seven innings pitched. “Sam had a great game,” said Varner. “She pitched a really good game and a smart game.”
Certainly much of the credit goes to cleanup hitter Georgia Jent. The senior finished the day 3-for-4 at the plate with two triples, two runs scored, one RBI and a stolen base.
The right-handed Jent grounded out her first time up, but delivered two triples the opposite way down the right-field line in each of the sixth and seventh innings.
Aug 31, 2008
Local Sports
Three to be inducted into Hairston Hall of Fame
Three women will be inducted into Central Methodist University’s Hairston Hall of Fame on Saturday, Sept. 6.
Sue Feldkamp, April (Smith) Ash ’00, Joan (Pauly) Upperman, ’00 will be officially inducted during a ceremony starting at 3 p.m. in the Dealy Room on the fourth floor of the Student and Community Center. Inductees will be introduced again during half time of the CMU football against Graceland which kicks off at 6 p.m.
Feldkamp was the head women’s athletic coach from 1974 to 1977. She coached volleyball, softball, basketball and track and was Assistant Professor of Physical Education.
Smith was an outstanding member of the Lady Eagle basketball team from 1996 to 2000. She was a two-time All-American and two-time Scholar-All-American and won the Darla Pannier Award for Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year.
Central’s all-time career scoring leader with 1,892 points was named National Player of Week on January 8, 2000. She holds the following records: Highest Career Scoring Ave of (15 ppg); Most Career Field Goals Made (554); Most 3-Point Field Goals Made in a Season (206); Most 3-Point Field Goals Made in a Career (247); Most Free Throws Made in a Season (206); Most Free Throws Made in a Career (507); Highest Free-Throw Percentage (87.7%).
Another Lady Eagle record holder, Upperman was a three-sport letter winner in basketball, volleyball and soccer during her career from 1995 to 1999. The All-American is fourth on the women’s basketball team’s all-time scoring list with 1,622 and holds the following records: Most Blocks in Game (8); Most Blocks in Season (95); Most Career Blocks (285); Most Career Rebounds (1,260).
Aug 31, 2008
Calendars & Events
Labor Day is Monday
Howard Countians will join the rest of the nation Monday to symbolically observe summer’s last gasp.
Labor Day is a legal holiday. Essential services will operate; however, all government offices, banks and schools will be closed, including Central Methodist University here.
There will be no mail delivery Monday and the post office will be closed. The lobby window at the post office also will be closed Saturday morning (today); however, mail will be delivered as usual.
Most retail businesses will be closed Monday, but >>> click on headline for full story.
Aug 29, 2008
Local News
It's folk festival time Monday!
It’s become a Labor Day tradition. This Monday at the Boone’s Lick State Historic site, local residents of all ages will converge for the sixth annual Boonslick Folk Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
More than 20 crafters and exhibitors will be on hand demonstrating 19th century skills and artifacts. There will also be refreshments and music. There is no charge.
New this year will be a parking lot shuttle for those who may be mobility impaired.
Here, a crafter at the 2007 event demonstrates a large spinning wheel.
Aug 29, 2008
Local News
CMU Convocation
CENTRAL METHODIST faculty members, decked in full academic regalia, proceed into Linn Memorial Church Thursday morning for the university’s opening convocation as an all-time record enrollment was on hand for the 2008-09 school year.
Aug 29, 2008
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