KENNETT MAN NAMED CURATOR

Kennett businessman Paul T. Combs, 29, has been named to the board of curators of the University of Missouri.

Combs, a certified public accountant, is vice president of Baker Implement Co. retail farm equipment complex.

He is an alumni of the university, having received a bachelor's degree in accounting in 1987.

"I'm really honored," Combs said. "I've stayed in touch with the university since graduating, and hope I can do a good job as curator."

Combs, a Republican, will succeed John Lichtenegger of Jackson.