During summer 1998, I reported for one of Columbia, Missouri's community-wide newspapers. Here are the stories I wrote:
New hepatitis C drug offers hope, June 4.
The life cycle continues as cicadas die, June 8.
Hulshof agricultural aid bill wins support, June 9.
Herbert Hughes Peckham obituary, June 12.
Heat hurts some, is beneficial to others, June 25. Photo.
Amos Crump obituary, June 25.
Paint remover cause of creek discoloration, June 30.
Summer vacation: Centralia students' summer includes science, July 1. Photo.
Summer camp fun, July 3. Photo.
Rock Bridge Park's 'junk' has historical importance, July 5. Photo.
Tests look for encephalitis in bugs, birds, July 9.
Missouri health agencies in danger, July 12.
Mid-Missouri has shortage of blood, July 14. Photo.
MU police arrest St. Louis man on suspicion of rape, July 16.
A sizzling parade, July 20. Photo.
Enthusiasts learn at fair from pros, July 23. Photo.
Costa Rican visit inspires educators, July 24. Photo One and Photo Two.
MU wins 2 energy awards, July 30.
Ashland residents support family in tough time, August 3. Photo One, and Photo Two.
Programs relieve invisible problems, August 5.
Law provides peace of mind, security, August 6.
Alexander David Berry obituary, August 9.
Thomas Wayne "Tommy" Patterson obituary, August 9.
Task force prepares for future, August 12.
Vincil Clive Gilpin obituary, August 16.
Exploring your family tree, August 31. (From miniMO, the Missourian's kids' section.)
Genealogy on the web, August 31 (also from miniMO).
And here it is ... the Camp Rainbow story, August 23.
Photo one:Camper Clare and her counselor, Stacie, head toward the pool for swim time.
Photo two: Clare, 11, enjoys helping Barry videotape for the camp video.
Photo three: Campers and counselors cool off in the pool on a hot day at Camp Rainbow.
Photo four: Kayla, 7, and Alexis, 6, ask a question about the red rat snake that they are petting. Docents from the St. Louis Zoo brought in various types of animals in honor of "Animal Day" at camp.
Photo five: Russell, 14, practices his swing. He attended Camp Rainbow each summer for five years. Russell was diagnosed with aplastic anemia six years ago.
Photo six: After barely talking at the beginning of the week, Mike helps his counselor, Josh, perform a card trick during the concluding talent show on the last day of camp.