Marble Hill Constitution-News

Hypocrisy rules in KU Leadership Reaction

aldermanlacy — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 06:54:41 +0000

On September 15th, 2011 the Columbia Daily-Tribune published an article that gained national attention in the news media. Who would have thought that the national spotlight would be on a small southwest Missouri town. But that is exactly what happened to Osceola, Missouri when the Tribune reported about a resolution passed by the Osceola Missouri City Council calling on the University of Kansas to drop the “Jayhawk” as its mascot. According to Rudy Keller (the Tribune reporter that broke the story):

“Osceola, a community of about 950 people in St. Clair County, has a message for the University of Kansas: It is time to consider dropping the mascot name “Jayhawk” and ending the school’s association with “a group of domestic terrorists.” “In a resolution the Osceola Board of Aldermen passed Tuesday — on the eve of the 150th anniversary of a Civil War raid by Kansans that destroyed the town — the city condemned “the celebration of this murderous gang of terrorists by an institution of ‘higher education’ in such a brazen and malicious manner.”

For most people, the events of Sept. 22-23, 1861, are a little-remembered episode in the larger guerrilla war in Missouri.

But the people of Osceola have never forgotten. “I grew up here, and it is all I heard about when I was attending grade school and high school,” Mayor Larry Hutsler said. “Everyone knew who was responsible.”

The reaction from the University of Kansas was short, sweet and rather uncaring, Keller quoted the KU News service director writing that, “In an emailed comment on the resolution, KU News Service Director Jill Jess said: “A Jayhawk is a blue bird with a red head and a big yellow beak that wears boots. It would be hard to confuse it with anyone with terrorist intent, though we admit we have been terrorizing the Tigers on the basketball court for some time. Tigers have been known to kill people. Bears, too.”

It is a form of hypocrisy, if you will. Hypocrisy because Kansas has always claimed the victim status in William Quantrill’s raid on Lawrence, Ks in August 1863, but few are willing to admit that Sen. Jim Lane’s “Jayhawker” raid on Osceola was one of the major causes for the raid on Lawrence.

KU Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little’s response was as equally tart. In a “Fireside Chat” interview with Kansan.Com (published Sept. 18, 2011) Chancellor Little, in response to be questioned about the Osceola resolution replied by saying “We considered their suggestions yesterday from 5 p.m. to 5:01 p.m. It has been taken into consideration. We are not planning on eliminating the Jayhawk name from our mascot. I hope the people of Osceola have some worthwhile things to do. And we take that suggest with the spirit in which it was sent.”

The response can certainly be described as “uncaring”. Ironic given the fact that in an article published on June 20, 2009 by the Topeka Capital-Journal ( “At the helm: Bernadette Gray-Little New chancellor plans to reduce spending while trying to get KU designated as cancer institute” ) Little was described as having a “reputation at UNC for dealing with problems in a positive, straight-forward manner” by Richard Mann, vice chancellor for finance and administration at UNC. Who stated that he had known Little for 21 1/2 years.

It is also stated in the June 20, 2009 Topeka Capital-Journal article that Little’s starting salary was to be set at ” $425,000 — $267,177 in state funds and $157,823 from private sources” One would think that the generous salary (along with her reputation for getting things done in a positive manner” , Chancellor Little would have given the issue somewhat more attention than the 60 seconds she publicly stated she devoted to the Osceola resolution.

On Monday September 19, 2011 I attempted to contact Chancellor Little regarding her views on the Osceola resolution, in the email I asked:

“Given the fact that Ole Miss University recently dropped its “Colonel” mascot due to complaints from the African-American community (which were similar to the complaints that the City of Osceola has against the KU mascot) ; What would your reaction have been if the Chancellor at Ole Miss issued a statement saying that that they considered dropping the Colonel mascot from 5:00pm-5:01 pm and that they were not going to do away with it? “

Apparently, Chancellor Little is devoting more than 60 seconds to my question, I have yet to receive a response from her- Editor

Bollinger County Library Announces November 17 Book Signing

aldermanlacy — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:00:32 +0000

Best Selling Author Deborah Rainey

From the Bollinger County Library Facebook thread-

November 17th @ 9:30 am Deborah Rainey plus her husband will be here also with his new children’s book. We are hoping to have a morning coffee and some of Deborah’s recipes off her blog made up so she could possibly tell her story of the recipes. Her first novel, A Vow to Cherish, shed light on the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease. She has also written over twenty other novels! Deborah’s novels have also won the RITA Award, the National Readers Choice Award, the HOLT Medallion, the Inspirational Readers Choice Contest, ACFW Carol Award, and numerous others. In addition, PLAYING BY HEART (Barbour Books 2004) and REMEMBER TO FORGET (Howard/Simon & Schuster 2007) were both Christy Award finalists. Deborah has been a contributor to numerous books on the craft of writing, and has also written essays and articles for such publications as Christian Parenting Today, Mary Engelbreit’s Home Companion, Writer’s Digest’s Writing Success, Welcome Home, as well as writing a column for Crosswalk.com with her daughter Tobi Layton.

November 17th @ 9:30 am we will also have local author Regina Tittel who has written Abandoned Hearts which is a wonderful book sure to touch your heart. The description by Amazon states “Stranded by flood waters in the heart of the Ozarks, Ann McHaven’s forced to stay with a rugged farmer, Jacob Durham. Her annoyance with him turns to attraction; followed by temptations that test her faith. Independent and stubborn, Jacob’s eyes and heart are opened to all he has to lose when a fearless mountain lion turns him into the hunted. Will his life be spared long enough to restore his trust in God, and admit his love for Ann?” Mrs. Tittel has finished her second book and starting on her third!

We are excited about getting together with two Christian Fiction authors whose lives have touched so many. We will be requesting patrons to call for registration for this event due to food being served.

We have several new tween and teen books available to check out. Stop by and see what we have to offer you!

*Authors bio:

DEBORAH RANEY is bestselling novelist whose books have garnered multiple industry awards including the RITA Award, HOLT Medallion, National Readers’ Choice Award, Silver Angel from Excellence in Media, and have twice been Christy Award finalists. Her first novel, A Vow to Cherish, shed light on the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease. The novel inspired the highly acclaimed World Wide Pictures film of the same title and continues to be a tool for Alzheimer’s families and caregivers. Deborah is on faculty for several national writers’ conferences and serves on the advisory board of the 2500-member American Christian Fiction Writers organization. She is at work on her 21st novel, and her recent Hanover Falls Novels series is published by Howard/Simon & Schuster. Deb and her husband, Ken Raney, enjoy small-town life in Kansas.

Powder Mill gaining recognition

aldermanlacy — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:02:14 +0000

Great write up in today’s Southeast Missourian newspaper about Van Buren, Missouri’s “Powder Mill” band who recently toured in France and received a very favorable album review in the Washington Post. I’ve had the opportunity to meet them personally last year , they’re very down to earth, there is nothing fake about them, and that “realness” reflects in their music. A wonderful mixture of Country, Southern Rock and Rock-Editor

: Van Buren’s Own “Powder Mill”

“VAN BUREN, Mo. — It’s not often a band from the Ozarks of Carter County, Mo., gets international recognition, but that’s exactly what’s happening for Powder Mill of Van Buren, Mo.This summer, the band has played in France and been featured in Washington Post music critic Chris Richards’ “What You Should Be Listening to” column. Richards referred to Powder Mill’s “Money, Marbles and Chalk” album as “one of the best rock albums of 2010.”

Southern country/rock quartet Powder Mill is made up of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Jesse Charles Hammock II, lead guitarist Jeff Chapman, bassist Pat McSpadden and drummer Andrew Bedell. The band’s name comes from an old ferry site on the Current River.

Richards received the band’s album thanks to fellow “outlaw country” singer-songwriter Shooter Jennings, son of Waylon Jennings. Hammock met Shooter Jennings while touring with another band.”

Powder Mill will be playing at the Bloom Heavy Grumble at Arrowhead Campground, Grassy, Missouri @8:00 pm, Saturday September 10, 2011.

www.powdermillmusic.com

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/click-track/post/what-you-should-be-listening-to-powder-mill-la-big-vic-gucci-mane-and-future-jurgen-muller/2011/08/10/gIQAWwmr8I_blog.html

What’s going on in Dixie…

aldermanlacy — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 04:13:34 +0000

Gypsy Post Office could be Closed.

aldermanlacy — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 01:13:00 +0000

From the Office of U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill:

“We’ve got more USPS resources for you: the interactive map below contains locations of and details about the 167 Missouri postal retail facilities that USPS proposes to study for possible closure or consolidation. Ways to take action and comment on this review process can be found here: http://mccaskill.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=1311#action“

When the reader clicks on the interactve map and looks in the Bloomfield area on it, he/ she will soon realize that the small Bollinger County community is on the list of post offices for possible closure.

Click this link to see interactive map that shows post offices in danger of closure / consolidation.

K and N Grocery : Marble Hill’s Newest Business

aldermanlacy — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:14:27 +0000

K and N Grocery

Business of the Week:

This week’s Constitution-News business of the week is K and N grocery.

K and N is located at 205 Plutarch Street in Marble Hill (located between Auto Tire and Parts and the Dollar General Store).

K and N is located at the same location as Kelly’s Korner Kupboard used to be.

Owner/ proprietor Jon Edmonds has cleaned, remodeled and re-stocked the store, which features name-brand grocery items at discounted prices.

K and N Grocery is open Monday -Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and on Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Stop by and visit Jon and check out the savings and thank him for investing in our community!-Editor

Can we learn from the “Hoosier Nation” ?

aldermanlacy — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 01:52:04 +0000

The Marble Hill Constitution-News staff recently reviewed a two- part video series ( 20 minutes in total) by Matt Parrott, of The Hoosier Nation political organization. There are tough questions on everyone’s minds on how we can fix our state and our nation. Mr. Parrott attributes much of the problems we are facing to immigration. We encourage all of our readers to take 20 minutes to review this timely and truthful video series.-Editor

Willmirth Found Dead near Greenbrier…

aldermanlacy — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 05:21:11 +0000

UPDATE:

kfvs12 is reporting that Wilmirth’s death appears to be accidental and report in this video that Sheriff Leo McElrath suspects that he was under the influence of “bath salts” when he died at the edge of the Castor River near Greenbrier , Mo.

From KFVS12:

BOLLINGER COUNTY, MO (KFVS) -

Authorities in Bollinger County discovered Sunday afternoon the body of a missing man.

According to Sheriff Leo McElrath, a Bollinger County Sheriff’s deputy found 24-year-old Matthew Willmirth at the edge of the Castor River near Greenbrier.

Willmirth went missing more than a week and a half ago.

No word on how long he had been along the river, and police aren’t sure yet how he died.

He disappeared somewhere between Zalma and Arab on August 23rd.

An autopsy is scheduled on Monday.

http://www.kfvs12.com/story/15394777/body-of-missing-man-found-near-castor-river

What’s with all the Flags?

aldermanlacy — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 14:42:22 +0000

Have you seen them? It would be hard to miss these days, but the Confederate Battle Flag has made a triumphant return to Marble Hill, though granted they are not on stationary flag poles.

Nope these flags are being flown proudly by young men from Marble Hill on makeshift flagpoles that have been granted the gift of mobility, via the drivers’ pick up trucks.

Mainstream media would no doubt sensationalize this story by quoting {verbatim} from the SPLC website but you will not read that kind of trivial hype from the Marble Hill Constitution-News. There will be no hunt for a Klansman around every corner, mainly because there aren’t any!

In fact the MH Constitution-News would like to commend these young men for showing their Southern pride and taking a stand for our heritage.

These days it is open season on our history, historical markers, statues and events that celebrate Southern honor, history and heroes.

Take for instance the City of Lexington, Va, which recently voted to ban the Confederate flag during its annual celebration of Robert E.Lee and Stonewall Jackson.

If the young people of Lexington, Va. had taken the initiative to display the symbols of our heritage in the manner in which the young people of Marble Hill are doing , perhaps it would not have “caved” to the calls of a mere 300 elitist liberals to abolish them.

Please click on the link below to read this Sunday’s featured editorial by Tim Manning.-Editor

http://www.facebook.com/notes/tim-manning/why-the-usa-fears-the-traditional-confederate-flag-waving-south/278899358790545

Karaoke Wars break out across Marble Hill!

aldermanlacy — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 03:25:49 +0000

Hillbilly's

Bollinger County Eagles Aerie #4473

Two local establishments are sponsoring Karaoke contests in our community. Eagles Aerie #4473 holds its contest every Thursday starting at 7:30 and Hillbilly’s starts its every Thursday at 8:30. Enterprising contestants who are good at time management can enter both contests. Last week’s winners from Hillbilly’s were as follows:

Phil Hendrix

Jason (last name unknown)

Kenny Chapman

Last week’s winning contestants from Eagles Aerie #4473 were as follows:

Krystal Chesmore ,

Scott Maclin ,

Rocky (last name unknown).

For more information contact:

Hillbillies- 573-238-4101

311 Water St. Marble Hill, Mo. 63764

Bollinger County Eagles- 573-238-2709

104 Sample St. Marble Hill, Mo. 63764.

Editor’s note: we apologize for the lacking last name information on two of the contestants. Our roving reporter had stopped off at Margarita-ville when she sent the info.