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Show The Signpost Page 10 continued from front continued from page 5 The raging eye of the category-four hurricane would have demolishd left New Orleans, Jackson said, but it headed east, barely missing the city. But the storm flooded the region and the levees protecting the coastal city were damaged in three different areas. Water from Lake Pontchartrain, which forms the northern border of New Orleans, and all the water brought inland by Hurricane Katrina is now flowing into New Orleans, which normally sits 10 ft. below sea level. "So, New Orleans is sitting in a bowl, just like this," Jackson said cupping hands. "When the water run in, it fill the bowl. If the bowl don't kreel over, the bowl don't do anything, the water just sits there. And more water's coming in, it aint going down, it's rising." People are left stranded on rooftops and in attics as the You can leave a message for water rises throughout the city. reporter Olivia Luce by calling "I hope that they can get those 626-7983. pumps a'workang," Jackson said. "If they can get them to working, Season continued from page 5 they might have some chance." opponent since the end of last Ricky and a miniature F16 aircraft Water pumps are integral season with all their camps and will be on hand. Before the kickoff, to New Orleans. Two aren't summer training. members of the U.S. Air Force functioning because no one can The team has. also been will be swom in on the field and reach them to activate them. plagued by illness. The the honor guard from HAFB will The other is now only operating defensive front line has been present the colors. Throughout at half capacity because it's hit the hardest with illness and the game, all active members of overworked. surgeries. McBride said they all Hill and their employees will be Forrest Crawford knows his participated at the last practice recognized and honored. two older brothers, Kermit and and they all looked good, but Part of the reason the football Kenneth, safely left New Orleans Shane Barkdull was probably the team is holding the opening when evacuations began on slowest one making a recovery. tailgate party is to welcome the Sunday. They and their families are staying with close relatives "We're not gonna save anyone," community. "I want the people of Ogden and were able to take with them McBride said. "If they're capable and this area to feel like this is important documents and of playing, we'll play 'em." their football team," McBride family heirlooms. Along with being the season But their homes are opener, it is also Hill Air Force said. JBase Appreciation Night During Students can present a valid demolished. "While it's a tragedy, they the tailgate party, the base will WSU Student Wildcat Card to continue to speak very positive demonstrate their Security Forces get into the game for free. Team, military surveillance You can reach reporter Jeremy and optimistic of the chances of rebuilding their lives at a vehicles and equipment Recruiter Tyler by calling 626-7983. later date," the WSU teacher education professor said. He and other relatives outside the disaster zone are In Kaysvilte coordinating how to help the two brothers and contribute aid to other families. The Ogden chapter of the American Red Cross accepts monetary donations » Cook positions (experience preferred) - specifically for the hurricane Staff positions needed disaster or in a general American Firil & part time positions Mow accepting applications! Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Benefits available {901)510-4887 Checks can be sent to the Ogden Chapter on 2955 Harrison Blvd. for in the new athletic director, one quality stood out above the rest "Stability," Graybeal said. "This university needs someone who can come in and stabilize the program and be consistent. Someone who wants to be here and who bleeds purple." - Norm Tarbox, WSU administrative services vice president, agreed with Graybeal. "The department deserves long-term leadership," Tarbox said. "The new athletic director should be willing to commit." WSU also seems to be on the verge of getting too big for its britches without the funds to match its desired growth. According to Graybeal and Larsen, WSU is facing a few challenges. Facilities need to be •upgraded, more money needs to be supplied for recruitment purposes and practice fields are shared and overly used. "Weber State has done a tremendous amount with meager resources," Larsen said. "In the Big Sky Conference, our Friday, September 2,2005 budget is always ranked fifth or sixth, yet we win the cup and are successful. There comes a point and time though when we need more. We can't do it the same as we did in the 70s and '80s." The new athletic director will be responsible for finding resources to fund improvements for WSU. Community support and the ability to manage time, people and funds are a few of the qualities needed by the new athletic director. "There are lots of balls to keep in the air," Tarbox said. "It is important that this person has strong athletic and administrative leadership skills." Considering all of the challenges facing the new athletic director, Graybeal is confident things will run smoothly. "Coming in this late in the term, there are already lots of pokers in the fire, but the transition will be smooth because of .the team already in place," Graybeal said. New Asian Gourmet Restaurant People wait on their roof for rescue from flood waters in New Orleans on Aug. 31. #204 or directly to the relief fund at RO. Box 37243, Washington, D.C., 20013. Lewis Gale, dean of the Goddard School of Business and Economics, Lewis Gale, just moved from Lafayette, La., to Ogden. He said Lafayette wasn't destroyed and friends in the city say all the hotels and non-profits are housing refugees from New Orleans and the surrounding area. Some of Gale's friends from Louisiana visited him and his family while the hurricane occurred and are leaving this week to return to what's left. A former colleague Gale recently spoke with is housing 12 family members in her Lafayette home. Gale lived two and a half hours away from New Orleans and regularly visited the city he called the nexus of Cajun culture. Gale named countless museums, galleries, parks, districts and historical landmarks from colonial times and World War II in the city. He remembered taking his children to visit a park and later to eat beignets. The region will suffer major setbacks in tourism, oil and port industry, Gale estimates, and hopes the city will be rebuilt. "I really do want to see that city recover," Gale said. "It would be a loss of this country's identity. I'd miss New Orleans." Crawford said when his family was leaving New Orleans, they knew their return would be shocking. "Theywereprettyaccustomed to evacuation procedures from previous hurricanes and tropical storms and so forth," Crawford said. "And I think that because of the magnitude of this storm, I think that not only my family, but others in the area pretty much felt that this was going to be the one that really put the major stress on New Orleans and the area in a way that they never expected. When they were leaving, they knew they were going to be coming back to a different place." Jackson still watches news coverage to see if he can spot any family. He speaks with Minnie on the phone every night. "There's not a thing that nobody can do about it, so you have to like just - deal with it as best you can," said Jackson. "Other than that you, other than that, the good Lord knows you don't have the power. He can take you wherever he want to, do what he want to about it, 'cause you got to just sit back and wait. If you like it, or if you don't like it. If you want it, or you don't. "I've been through - so many of those hurricanes and storms there - blowing up. It's, I'm not used to it, but, it's almost like you have to get used to it because it happens all the time." You can reach reporter Maria VHIasenor by calling 626-7121. METAL ROOFING & SIDING! " «* 350 530 sqR sqft * IT'S PROJECT TIME! SAVE t- PRIMER COAT ONLY 3' Wtfo 8', 10', & 12' LonghtS ~ BRITE WHITE 490 Dine In or Take Out CLOSEOUT COLORS White, Green. Brown. R«J. Tan. Charcoal, Gray & Moral STOCK COLORS White, Green. Brown. 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