Good morning
cop notes are posted;.
city commission has its work session today at 5:30 p.m.
regular meeting is Tuesday. 7 p.m.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
anniversary of soldier's death
Jerry Mills posted on his facebook today: (Sunday)
Four years ago today, my son, Sgt. Jerry Mills Jr. age 23, Arkansas City, assigned to the 1st battalion, 13th Armor Regiment, Fort Riley, Kansas, was killed when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Taji, Iraq. Also killed was Sgt. Donald Hasse of Wichita.
Friday, November 27, 2009
new hunting and fishing column
I have just posted the latest hunting and fishing column from Thomas Stalnaker. I will be putting more pictures on that page later on, so check back.
below is an exerpt from his column. I completely agree with it, what do you think?
Arkansas City is very much a Mecca for sportsmen, I am truly surprised there is not more promotion for sportsmen in the area, I guess it goes along with the local attitude towards the river recreation as well; it is quite depressing to see a city that cannot see the benefits in this type of promotion.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Dont forget dinner
Thanksgiving dinner at the senior center. A community meal. This is a project started by Dotty Smith.
It will be served at 1 p.m. and again at 3 p.m.
Lots of people have donated turkeys, other food items, and volunteers are cooking already.
It will be served at 1 p.m. and again at 3 p.m.
Lots of people have donated turkeys, other food items, and volunteers are cooking already.
Happy Thanksgiving
Hope everyone has a nice holiday today.
There is a lot to be thankful for, even though there are things that are not exactly perfect.
What are you thankful for?
And, if you are thankful, who are you thankful to ?
Here are a few things I am thankful for.
A really nice wife :) (hope she reads this)
Good friends
Beautiful things in nature, all of creation. Like a sunrise / sunset. Leaves changing color. Landscapes. and many people.
Is it time to eat yet?
There is a lot to be thankful for, even though there are things that are not exactly perfect.
What are you thankful for?
And, if you are thankful, who are you thankful to ?
Here are a few things I am thankful for.
A really nice wife :) (hope she reads this)
Good friends
Beautiful things in nature, all of creation. Like a sunrise / sunset. Leaves changing color. Landscapes. and many people.
Is it time to eat yet?
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Wednesday updates
Good morning.
Cop notes are posted. Also, ive updated the site in general. The space station will be visible the next couple days over Arkansas City, so go to the site to see the details.
Also I have updated the sports page. I do have some pretty cool Big-12 stuff on there. There are player and coach quotes from press conferences. Often on the sports pages you see stories based on those press conferences, but here, you may see the entire thing.
The cartoon I posted yesterday got some debate going, but it seems like it is always the same debate. It also got people going on my facebook, but it was different people.
Thanksgiving Day is tomorrow. The city commission worksession has been shifted to Monday as a result.
Cop notes are posted. Also, ive updated the site in general. The space station will be visible the next couple days over Arkansas City, so go to the site to see the details.
Also I have updated the sports page. I do have some pretty cool Big-12 stuff on there. There are player and coach quotes from press conferences. Often on the sports pages you see stories based on those press conferences, but here, you may see the entire thing.
The cartoon I posted yesterday got some debate going, but it seems like it is always the same debate. It also got people going on my facebook, but it was different people.
Thanksgiving Day is tomorrow. The city commission worksession has been shifted to Monday as a result.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
8 wonders of kansas
Here is a link to my latest entry on the travel blog. The travel blog is a different animal, and i would appreciate you all taking a look.
End of shameless self promotional post.
:)
End of shameless self promotional post.
:)
Tuesday updates
Good morning.
I have updated the site with some new material. I am going to be changing how I do things just a little, but you may not notice a whole lot of difference.
Some of the pages - that are not being read - will be phased out. I am not going to be spending as much time on the site, but plan to keep it going.
Anyways, today on the site, former AC resident Tim Badley writes about Curry Field. He is now in Tiawan.
Also there is more on Cowley Volleyball, PrairieFest and a couple police stories.
I also posted a cartoon here a few minutes ago. I think its great, and says what I would say. Im sure there are those that would take issue with it :)
I still want to encourage people to send me material for the site.
I have more things to write about, might get to philosophizing ... or preaching. :) just kidding.
I have updated the site with some new material. I am going to be changing how I do things just a little, but you may not notice a whole lot of difference.
Some of the pages - that are not being read - will be phased out. I am not going to be spending as much time on the site, but plan to keep it going.
Anyways, today on the site, former AC resident Tim Badley writes about Curry Field. He is now in Tiawan.
Also there is more on Cowley Volleyball, PrairieFest and a couple police stories.
I also posted a cartoon here a few minutes ago. I think its great, and says what I would say. Im sure there are those that would take issue with it :)
I still want to encourage people to send me material for the site.
I have more things to write about, might get to philosophizing ... or preaching. :) just kidding.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Sunday night
I arrived back home in Arkansas City Sunday afternoon.
I did not mean to abandon the web site as much as i did. I thought I could still keep up, but with the lack of a good connection that was pretty impossible.
I have one more small business trip Monday, then I hope to be back in the saddle on the web site on Tuesday.
I may not be able to spend as much time on the site as I have in the past, but I should still be able to keep it updated.
I updated some tonight, with Cowley VOlleyball and some columns and such.
The trip itself was a lot of fun. Got to spend time with my mom, who is 89 and very sharp for her age.
Also, got to spend time with some friends from college. They are missionaries in South Africa, and home for a break. They were in Australia a few years, but have been in South Africa for about 5 years.
The driving was not very eventful. I did not take much time for sight seeing at all. Mostly just interstate driving, except as noted earlier.
Also on the trip I fell down some steps and sprained my foot pretty bad. Kinda odd that it was the foot and not the ankle, but I doubt that makes it hurt less.
Driving was kinda hard so it took me parts of three days instead of two.
I did take the back roads from Muskogee today, and that was interesting.
The town of Owasso, Okla,, was cool, as was Winona. I may have to get back down that way again before long.
Thats the update for now.
I did not mean to abandon the web site as much as i did. I thought I could still keep up, but with the lack of a good connection that was pretty impossible.
I have one more small business trip Monday, then I hope to be back in the saddle on the web site on Tuesday.
I may not be able to spend as much time on the site as I have in the past, but I should still be able to keep it updated.
I updated some tonight, with Cowley VOlleyball and some columns and such.
The trip itself was a lot of fun. Got to spend time with my mom, who is 89 and very sharp for her age.
Also, got to spend time with some friends from college. They are missionaries in South Africa, and home for a break. They were in Australia a few years, but have been in South Africa for about 5 years.
The driving was not very eventful. I did not take much time for sight seeing at all. Mostly just interstate driving, except as noted earlier.
Also on the trip I fell down some steps and sprained my foot pretty bad. Kinda odd that it was the foot and not the ankle, but I doubt that makes it hurt less.
Driving was kinda hard so it took me parts of three days instead of two.
I did take the back roads from Muskogee today, and that was interesting.
The town of Owasso, Okla,, was cool, as was Winona. I may have to get back down that way again before long.
Thats the update for now.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Cowley volleyball gets second at nationals
Cowley College lost the first two games, (21-25, 19-25) to top-seed Illinois Central Community College, and came back to win the next two, to force a fifth game to determine the NJCAA Division II national champion. Unfortunately for the Tigers, the Cougars regrouped to win the fifth set 15-7 and claimed the national title Saturday in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
This marks the second time in the past five years that Cowley has finished as the national runner-up. The loss snapped the Tigers' 19-match win streak as Cowley ends the season with a record of 32-5 in Jenifer Bahner's first season as head coach of the team.
Illinois Central caps its national championship season with a record of 33-7.
This marks the second time in the past five years that Cowley has finished as the national runner-up. The loss snapped the Tigers' 19-match win streak as Cowley ends the season with a record of 32-5 in Jenifer Bahner's first season as head coach of the team.
Illinois Central caps its national championship season with a record of 33-7.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
wednesday
Wednesday night. I am at a friends house that I knew here in the 80s.
We both feel old now.
lol
well not really too much, but its been fun.
ive just not been able to get online much this trip.
i have more stuff to post than i could possibly post, so please bear with me
ill have everything up and running next week,
ill be home saturday or sunday.
peace
We both feel old now.
lol
well not really too much, but its been fun.
ive just not been able to get online much this trip.
i have more stuff to post than i could possibly post, so please bear with me
ill have everything up and running next week,
ill be home saturday or sunday.
peace
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
tuesday
Hello everyone.
Little late getting updates today.
You all have probably read about the man arrested for soliciting children on the internet. The release is on the site if anyone wants to see it.
He guy got busted for soliciting an undercover agent who was pretending to be a 13 year old. The guy is charged with soliciting, and police say he met with some of them.
Thats the thing about chatting online. You never know if the person on the other end is who they say they are or not.
The cop notes are updated.
Ill be back in a few days.
Little late getting updates today.
You all have probably read about the man arrested for soliciting children on the internet. The release is on the site if anyone wants to see it.
He guy got busted for soliciting an undercover agent who was pretending to be a 13 year old. The guy is charged with soliciting, and police say he met with some of them.
Thats the thing about chatting online. You never know if the person on the other end is who they say they are or not.
The cop notes are updated.
Ill be back in a few days.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Monday
Greetings everyone
cop notes are posted.
i am still in tennessee visiting my mom.
I dont know what is going on in ark city too much, but i did take a look at the cop notes. i also posted a couple press releases on the site.
I wish i had come a couple weeks earlier. This is a very nice place when the leaves are turning in the fall.
They are about all gone now.
Ive not taken many pictures this trip, but may on my way home.
The blog and the site should be back to normal next week. it is 17 hours of driving total. i guess a person could drive that straight through, but ill split it into two days.
Hope to be back Friday.
peace
cop notes are posted.
i am still in tennessee visiting my mom.
I dont know what is going on in ark city too much, but i did take a look at the cop notes. i also posted a couple press releases on the site.
I wish i had come a couple weeks earlier. This is a very nice place when the leaves are turning in the fall.
They are about all gone now.
Ive not taken many pictures this trip, but may on my way home.
The blog and the site should be back to normal next week. it is 17 hours of driving total. i guess a person could drive that straight through, but ill split it into two days.
Hope to be back Friday.
peace
Thursday, November 12, 2009
interstates
I meant to write a bit about interstates. Especially Interstate 40, which is one of the major routes across the u.s.
Ive driven just over 1100 miles in 2 days. A lot of that was interstate driving. The destination was more important than the journey this time.
The interstate is boring and hypnotizes your senses. I get more tried driving 100 miles on interstate than 300 miles on a state or u.s. highway.
In Arkansas I took highway 71 through part of the state which went through the ozarks and was interesting.
Next day I took highway 70 through a lot of tennessee. Instead of 8 hours it took 10, but at least most of it was not on interstate.
I also hate truck stop type places along the interstate.
You have to go inside and pay first for gas, which probably keeps drivoffs down, but it still just so impersonal.
Much rather stop in some small town convenience store. Get the gas and a soda and maybe chat a bit.
Anyway, home at last.
home as in east tennessee
Ive driven just over 1100 miles in 2 days. A lot of that was interstate driving. The destination was more important than the journey this time.
The interstate is boring and hypnotizes your senses. I get more tried driving 100 miles on interstate than 300 miles on a state or u.s. highway.
In Arkansas I took highway 71 through part of the state which went through the ozarks and was interesting.
Next day I took highway 70 through a lot of tennessee. Instead of 8 hours it took 10, but at least most of it was not on interstate.
I also hate truck stop type places along the interstate.
You have to go inside and pay first for gas, which probably keeps drivoffs down, but it still just so impersonal.
Much rather stop in some small town convenience store. Get the gas and a soda and maybe chat a bit.
Anyway, home at last.
home as in east tennessee
Jonesborough Tennessee
I am in Jonesboro , Tennessee. Sitting in a coffeeshop that is inside a very old building. I have a great view of a courthouse built sometime around the civil war. It is the oldest town in tennessee, actually the oldest white settlement west of the appalachian mountains.
They do make a lot of their history here.
Andrew Jackson lived here, some claim he was born here, but a couple other places claim that as well. President Andrew Johnson was born here.
Anyways, for years this place was just a little spot on the road. Somewhere someone decided to start promoting the place.
They also changed the name from jonesboro to jonesborough.
They have a bypass, 2-3 big box stores, and are 10 miles from a good sized city.
I was lucky to find a parking place a block from here.
They dont seem to be doing the recession here.
Ill try to get some stuff going on the web site here in a minute.
I have enjoyed the comments about my request for donations. Thanks again :)
They do make a lot of their history here.
Andrew Jackson lived here, some claim he was born here, but a couple other places claim that as well. President Andrew Johnson was born here.
Anyways, for years this place was just a little spot on the road. Somewhere someone decided to start promoting the place.
They also changed the name from jonesboro to jonesborough.
They have a bypass, 2-3 big box stores, and are 10 miles from a good sized city.
I was lucky to find a parking place a block from here.
They dont seem to be doing the recession here.
Ill try to get some stuff going on the web site here in a minute.
I have enjoyed the comments about my request for donations. Thanks again :)
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
on the road
I am on the road for a few days
ill be checking in and posting things as i can
cop notes will be every other day probably
sorry for the inconvenience.
i should be able to check in and post a few things every day
ill be home middle of next week
carry on ....
ill be checking in and posting things as i can
cop notes will be every other day probably
sorry for the inconvenience.
i should be able to check in and post a few things every day
ill be home middle of next week
carry on ....
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
work
I do think the site is work. Im working too much on it probably.
But, I am doing some other things.
I am doing some freelance writing here and there.
Also some photography.
If anyone needs a photographer, give me a call. Ill do portraits - people or animal. Christmas card photos, as well as gatherings of all kinds.
But, I am doing some other things.
I am doing some freelance writing here and there.
Also some photography.
If anyone needs a photographer, give me a call. Ill do portraits - people or animal. Christmas card photos, as well as gatherings of all kinds.
Tuesday
Cop notes are posted.
I am trying to get a veterans page going. Wednesday is Veterans Day, and there is a parade in Ark City.
Anyways, I want to start a page to recognize local soldiers who are serving our country - over seas or not.
I have a couple on there already.
Send in pictures and general information about your vets, and I will post it.
It would be great if the soldiers would send pictures of where they are.
There is a link to the page on the main site. www.arkcityrevived.com
About pages. I know I have created too many pages. But I think the veterans page is a really good idea.
I think i will leave the pages up there, but probably wont update those that dont get read too much.
I had some interesting responses to yesterday's request. Today I am asking for a different kind of help. I need help with content. Send in your stuff ! I could also use help selling advertising.
I would like to have some feedback as to which pages you like. I know the cops page is by far the most popular. The food page gets lots of visits, as does the hunting and fishing page. Im a little surprised that the sports page does not - but then, I am a sports fan. There is some big-12 information on there that is not readily available other places.
There really is not an opinion page, this blog is as close as it gets.
I am trying to get a veterans page going. Wednesday is Veterans Day, and there is a parade in Ark City.
Anyways, I want to start a page to recognize local soldiers who are serving our country - over seas or not.
I have a couple on there already.
Send in pictures and general information about your vets, and I will post it.
It would be great if the soldiers would send pictures of where they are.
There is a link to the page on the main site. www.arkcityrevived.com
About pages. I know I have created too many pages. But I think the veterans page is a really good idea.
I think i will leave the pages up there, but probably wont update those that dont get read too much.
I had some interesting responses to yesterday's request. Today I am asking for a different kind of help. I need help with content. Send in your stuff ! I could also use help selling advertising.
I would like to have some feedback as to which pages you like. I know the cops page is by far the most popular. The food page gets lots of visits, as does the hunting and fishing page. Im a little surprised that the sports page does not - but then, I am a sports fan. There is some big-12 information on there that is not readily available other places.
There really is not an opinion page, this blog is as close as it gets.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Monday, veterans day coming
Good Monday morning.
Cop notes are posted.
Wednesday in Veterans day. We will have a parade here in Arkansas City. 11 a.m. Wednesday.
I think it is great that they are doing this. Hope people will get out and show support.
I would also like to start a veterans page. Ive started it already, but it is just a beginning. There is a link to it on the site.
Send me picture sand information about your veterans.
Addresses too. That way people can send them cards and letters.
I would like to have veterans send updates as well. It would be great to have pictures of them doing their jobs in Afghanistan, Iraq, or wherever they are.
Cop notes are posted.
Wednesday in Veterans day. We will have a parade here in Arkansas City. 11 a.m. Wednesday.
I think it is great that they are doing this. Hope people will get out and show support.
I would also like to start a veterans page. Ive started it already, but it is just a beginning. There is a link to it on the site.
Send me picture sand information about your veterans.
Addresses too. That way people can send them cards and letters.
I would like to have veterans send updates as well. It would be great to have pictures of them doing their jobs in Afghanistan, Iraq, or wherever they are.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Support the site
Im just curious as to whether anyone would be willing, or able, to support this web site and blog.
It needs to generate more income in order for me to keep doing it.
If people could chip in a dollar or two a week, it would make a great difference.
There is a paypal link at the top of this page, and on the site.
Paypal is very easy to use, and safe as far as I know.
Anyone have any thoughts on that?
It needs to generate more income in order for me to keep doing it.
If people could chip in a dollar or two a week, it would make a great difference.
There is a paypal link at the top of this page, and on the site.
Paypal is very easy to use, and safe as far as I know.
Anyone have any thoughts on that?
Meal ministries
Four churches in Arkansas City are providing meals one night a week. Other churches are considering taking Ion additional nights.
Anyone may attend the meals. Donations are appreciated, but meals are available whether you can donate or not. Contact the churches if you would like to get involved.
Arkansas City Meal Ministries
Sundays - Agape Fruits
Calvary Chapel
1001 S. 3rd St.
5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Mondays - In His Name
New Life Fellowship
124 S. B St.
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesdays - Five Loaves
First Presbyterian Church
321 S. 1st St.
5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesdays - S.H.A.R.E. Meals
St. Paul United Methodist Church
220 E. Washington Ave.
5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Anyone may attend the meals. Donations are appreciated, but meals are available whether you can donate or not. Contact the churches if you would like to get involved.
Arkansas City Meal Ministries
Sundays - Agape Fruits
Calvary Chapel
1001 S. 3rd St.
5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Mondays - In His Name
New Life Fellowship
124 S. B St.
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesdays - Five Loaves
First Presbyterian Church
321 S. 1st St.
5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesdays - S.H.A.R.E. Meals
St. Paul United Methodist Church
220 E. Washington Ave.
5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
health care half way home
Didnt realize congress was working Saturday. well there was an election, so that explains it i guess.
anyway, the Congress passed its health care billl.
now it has to pass the senate before the president signs it.
now, it will not pay for abortions, except in cases of rape or incest..
it will help people pay for their insurance. 96 percent of the population will have access to health insurance.
should be interesting down the home stretch.
anyway, the Congress passed its health care billl.
now it has to pass the senate before the president signs it.
now, it will not pay for abortions, except in cases of rape or incest..
it will help people pay for their insurance. 96 percent of the population will have access to health insurance.
should be interesting down the home stretch.
cowley women win
The Cowley College volleyball team beat Kansas City 3-0 ( 25-18, 25-14, 25-17 ) Saturday to win the district tournament.
The team will now advance to the national tournament in Wisconsin Nov. 19-21.
Ill have pictures later on.
The team will now advance to the national tournament in Wisconsin Nov. 19-21.
Ill have pictures later on.
Cowley women in finals
Coffeyville had a couple of runs, but Cowley was in control throughout.
Neosho and Kansas City are playing now. Cowley is to play the winner at 2 p.m. today.
Saturday, cowley volleyball
The Cowley College volleyball team plays at 11 this moring in the district tournament at the Cowley gym.
They are fun to watch, and I would encourage everyone to get out and see them. Today will be the last chance to see them locally.
They should win their first game handily, but you never know. I dont think they will be overconfident and overlook anyone.
The championship is set for 2, but with the way tournaments go, it could be a little later.
The winner will advance to the nationals. Cowley has gone to the nationals four years in a row.
This year's team is a little different, with a new coach and a new system. Previously the team relied on power and had more tall players. This year's team is perhaps a little more athletic overall, even if they don't have the homerun hitters.
To use a football analogy. They have gone from a power-I offense to a spread offense.
So come on out and watch. Ill try to post the score after the first game.
I may be overlooking their first opponent, but im sure they are not.
They are fun to watch, and I would encourage everyone to get out and see them. Today will be the last chance to see them locally.
They should win their first game handily, but you never know. I dont think they will be overconfident and overlook anyone.
The championship is set for 2, but with the way tournaments go, it could be a little later.
The winner will advance to the nationals. Cowley has gone to the nationals four years in a row.
This year's team is a little different, with a new coach and a new system. Previously the team relied on power and had more tall players. This year's team is perhaps a little more athletic overall, even if they don't have the homerun hitters.
To use a football analogy. They have gone from a power-I offense to a spread offense.
So come on out and watch. Ill try to post the score after the first game.
I may be overlooking their first opponent, but im sure they are not.
Friday, November 6, 2009
shootings
I did not mention anything about the shooting at Ft. Hood yesterday. I was just in shock I guess, and thought it would be widely discussed everywhere anyway.
The guy was apparently a muslim, but seemed to also have greater problems as well.
Really doubt that this was an act of terrorism put on by the taliban though.
Then today there was another shooting. This one at an office building in Florida. A disgruntled former employee.
These things do tend go to in streaks, but it is kinda odd that it happened two days in a row.
We do live in trou is over.bled times. There may be more senseless acts of violence before it is all said and done.
I think it is a symptom of a greater spiritual problem that persists throughout the nation and world.
so ... what do you all think.
The guy was apparently a muslim, but seemed to also have greater problems as well.
Really doubt that this was an act of terrorism put on by the taliban though.
Then today there was another shooting. This one at an office building in Florida. A disgruntled former employee.
These things do tend go to in streaks, but it is kinda odd that it happened two days in a row.
We do live in trou is over.bled times. There may be more senseless acts of violence before it is all said and done.
I think it is a symptom of a greater spiritual problem that persists throughout the nation and world.
so ... what do you all think.
Cowley Jazz Band performs
The Cowley Jazz Band performed last night at Cowley College. See more pictures on the Web site, as well as other updates. Cowley basketball as well as hunting and fishing.If you would like to help me out with the revolution, tell your friends about the web site and the blog. the site is at www.arkcityrevived.com.
Below is a release about the concert
Joined by the Cowley College Guitar Ensemble, the Cowley College Jazz Band conducted its fall concert Thursday in the Robert Brown Theatre.
Audience members enjoyed six pieces of music performed by the Jazz Band and four songs from the Guitar Ensemble.
The Jazz Band performed Cabin Fever, Rent Party, Penthouse View, Small Wonders, Ned, and J.B. Cowley students Jessica Coldwell, Dan Byers, Clay Wiley, Jeremiah Johnson, Robert Hutson, and Caleb Johnston served as soloists during the performances.
Josh Fleig, instrumental music director at Cowley College, directed the concert and accompanied the guitar ensemble on bass guitar.
The Guitar Ensemble performed Bill’s Bay, Stylin’, The Unicorn Awakes, and We’ve Got Rhythm. Byers and Johnston joined Matt Smith, Michael Bowling, Zach Johnson, and Clayton Lupfer as guitar ensemble players. Paul Peterson served as an accompanist on drums.
Members of the Jazz band are, Dan Byers, Robert Hutson, Richard Gould, Kesha Falletti, Bonnie Thieme, Mitchell Wright, Matt Smith, Gavin Richardson, Clay Wiley, Cory Dalton, Jake Fletcher, Caleb Johnston, Jessica Coldwell, Christine Logan, Kirk Godfrey, Jeremiah Johnson, and Chad Buttram.
The next major performance in the Robert Brown Theatre will be the Concert Band’s performance Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. There is no cost to attend the concert.
Audience members enjoyed six pieces of music performed by the Jazz Band and four songs from the Guitar Ensemble.
The Jazz Band performed Cabin Fever, Rent Party, Penthouse View, Small Wonders, Ned, and J.B. Cowley students Jessica Coldwell, Dan Byers, Clay Wiley, Jeremiah Johnson, Robert Hutson, and Caleb Johnston served as soloists during the performances.
Josh Fleig, instrumental music director at Cowley College, directed the concert and accompanied the guitar ensemble on bass guitar.
The Guitar Ensemble performed Bill’s Bay, Stylin’, The Unicorn Awakes, and We’ve Got Rhythm. Byers and Johnston joined Matt Smith, Michael Bowling, Zach Johnson, and Clayton Lupfer as guitar ensemble players. Paul Peterson served as an accompanist on drums.
Members of the Jazz band are, Dan Byers, Robert Hutson, Richard Gould, Kesha Falletti, Bonnie Thieme, Mitchell Wright, Matt Smith, Gavin Richardson, Clay Wiley, Cory Dalton, Jake Fletcher, Caleb Johnston, Jessica Coldwell, Christine Logan, Kirk Godfrey, Jeremiah Johnson, and Chad Buttram.
The next major performance in the Robert Brown Theatre will be the Concert Band’s performance Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. There is no cost to attend the concert.
Just a question
Here is a question I have been wondering about.
People who are conservative are supposed to be the more patriotic of the parties that are out there. Patriotism, love of God and Country are key points of conservativism.
So. why is it that they are so anti-government?
How can you love your country and hate your government?
Can anyone explain this?
People who are conservative are supposed to be the more patriotic of the parties that are out there. Patriotism, love of God and Country are key points of conservativism.
So. why is it that they are so anti-government?
How can you love your country and hate your government?
Can anyone explain this?
Friday morning - cowley volleyball
Good morning.
Cop notes are posted. Also posted a new outdoors column, and there are sports updates on the sports page.
Saturday the Cowley volleyball team will be hosting the district tournament. Cowley opens play at 11 a.m., against Coffeyville. Championship is at 2:30. The winner will go to nationals. Cowley has been to the nationals four years in a row and has finished no lower than fifth.
Could be interesting at nationals this year. Last two - three years, a team from near Chicago has been way ahead of everyone else. They are still in the top 10, but ranked lower than Cowley this year. Cowley has beaten the team that is ranked No. 1 earlier this year.
So the nationals might be more open this year as far as the teams being equal.
Ok, ive just put a lot of pressure on the girls. I would be really shocked if they don't win Saturday and advance to the nationals. Once you are at the nationals, anything can happen.
Lets get out and support the Lady Tigers volleyball team.
Cop notes are posted. Also posted a new outdoors column, and there are sports updates on the sports page.
Saturday the Cowley volleyball team will be hosting the district tournament. Cowley opens play at 11 a.m., against Coffeyville. Championship is at 2:30. The winner will go to nationals. Cowley has been to the nationals four years in a row and has finished no lower than fifth.
Could be interesting at nationals this year. Last two - three years, a team from near Chicago has been way ahead of everyone else. They are still in the top 10, but ranked lower than Cowley this year. Cowley has beaten the team that is ranked No. 1 earlier this year.
So the nationals might be more open this year as far as the teams being equal.
Ok, ive just put a lot of pressure on the girls. I would be really shocked if they don't win Saturday and advance to the nationals. Once you are at the nationals, anything can happen.
Lets get out and support the Lady Tigers volleyball team.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
politics and greed
Lets see the politicans and business leaders talk their way out of this one.
In some cases, bankers and wall street financial firms are getting swine flu vaccine instead of hospitals who need it for high risk patients.
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Business/wall-street-h1n1-vaccine/story?id=9006587
Anyone still say we dont need health care reform?
In some cases, bankers and wall street financial firms are getting swine flu vaccine instead of hospitals who need it for high risk patients.
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Business/wall-street-h1n1-vaccine/story?id=9006587
Anyone still say we dont need health care reform?
OSU's bryant loses appeal
The AP is reporting that Oklahoma State star receiver Dez Bryant has lost his last appeal and will not be able to play this season. He will likely not return next year as he is very likely to be a first round draft choice in the NFL
Here is a link to the AP story
Here is a link to the AP story
Health care again
Here is a link to the latest bill
i offer it without comment.
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h3962ih.txt.pdf
i offer it without comment.
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h3962ih.txt.pdf
Updates
I posted the cop notes some time ago, and forgot to tell anyone.
Also, put up a picture from an accident this morning that a reader sent in. I would like to encourage everyone to send in pictures. And a little information if you can.
We had a truck run off the road and hit a pole.Three police cars responded. Have not yet found out what the situation is, but I will let you know soon.
Hospital groundbreaking (again) is going to be held at 12:30 at the new site. Ill be there.
Tonight is a concert at Cowley.
Good debates on topics yesterday. Very civilized.
Also, put up a picture from an accident this morning that a reader sent in. I would like to encourage everyone to send in pictures. And a little information if you can.
We had a truck run off the road and hit a pole.Three police cars responded. Have not yet found out what the situation is, but I will let you know soon.
Hospital groundbreaking (again) is going to be held at 12:30 at the new site. Ill be there.
Tonight is a concert at Cowley.
Good debates on topics yesterday. Very civilized.
Interesting article from the UK
Health official gets in trouble for reminding the government that alcohol is a drug.
Here is the link.http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article6903660.ece
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article6903660.ece
Here is the link.http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article6903660.ece
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article6903660.ece
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Lady Tigers growl
sports updates
I have been posting press conferences from the Big-12.
These are player and coach quotes about games. The KU-K-State game is this weekend and the previews and quotes are there.
Is this interesting to you all?
http://www.arkcityrevived.com/SPORTS_PAGE/Sports.html
Oh and dont forget, cowley volleyball tonight at 6:30.
Then the volleyball district tourney is here saturday. What is your favorite cowley sport? i doubt anyone knows what mine is :) (said sarcastically)
These are player and coach quotes about games. The KU-K-State game is this weekend and the previews and quotes are there.
Is this interesting to you all?
http://www.arkcityrevived.com/SPORTS_PAGE/Sports.html
Oh and dont forget, cowley volleyball tonight at 6:30.
Then the volleyball district tourney is here saturday. What is your favorite cowley sport? i doubt anyone knows what mine is :) (said sarcastically)
Wednesday, updates and hate crimes
Cop notes are posted. Not a hate crime there.
The thing I posted about freedom of speech the other day turned into a discussion of hate crime laws.
I thought we could move that to here so it could have its own thread.
I "hate" hate crime laws.
And even the idea of "hate speech" laws is very scary. That would be a real threat to freedom of speech. Much as i "hate" hate speech, I do not want to see it become illegal. That is the beginning of the end of freedom of speech.
But back to hate crime laws.
There are a lot of reasons that this is a bad idea to start with.
It is unenforceable. It is impossible to say what someone's motive is. It leaves a lot of room for speculation and removes much of the objectivity that should be there in judging a crime. In not sure how you would even define it. If it is even definable. Its like pornography. You cant really define it. How would you measure it? What if it was 50 pecent hate, 25 percent greed and 25 percent just plain old meanness? Or what if it was 15 percent hate .... how would you know?
Second, it denegrates crime victims who are not "special." Being a crime victim is traumatic enough, and to say that the crime against you is not as bad as the same crime against someone else, would make that even worse.
A crime against a black person should not be considered worse than the same crime against a white person, or gay person, or religious person. All crimes are bad, that's why they are crimes.
Hate crime laws create a special class of people, and is just reverse discrimination.It drives groups further apart.
It is true that no one should be beaten because they are gay, black, white, religious or whatever. No one should be beaten up period. There are laws against it and that should be enough.
Just enforce the laws we have equally for all people. Hate crime laws do not promote equality. They actually promote more hate by creating resentment and distrust between people groups.
Ok, thats it.
have at it.
The thing I posted about freedom of speech the other day turned into a discussion of hate crime laws.
I thought we could move that to here so it could have its own thread.
I "hate" hate crime laws.
And even the idea of "hate speech" laws is very scary. That would be a real threat to freedom of speech. Much as i "hate" hate speech, I do not want to see it become illegal. That is the beginning of the end of freedom of speech.
But back to hate crime laws.
There are a lot of reasons that this is a bad idea to start with.
It is unenforceable. It is impossible to say what someone's motive is. It leaves a lot of room for speculation and removes much of the objectivity that should be there in judging a crime. In not sure how you would even define it. If it is even definable. Its like pornography. You cant really define it. How would you measure it? What if it was 50 pecent hate, 25 percent greed and 25 percent just plain old meanness? Or what if it was 15 percent hate .... how would you know?
Second, it denegrates crime victims who are not "special." Being a crime victim is traumatic enough, and to say that the crime against you is not as bad as the same crime against someone else, would make that even worse.
A crime against a black person should not be considered worse than the same crime against a white person, or gay person, or religious person. All crimes are bad, that's why they are crimes.
Hate crime laws create a special class of people, and is just reverse discrimination.It drives groups further apart.
It is true that no one should be beaten because they are gay, black, white, religious or whatever. No one should be beaten up period. There are laws against it and that should be enough.
Just enforce the laws we have equally for all people. Hate crime laws do not promote equality. They actually promote more hate by creating resentment and distrust between people groups.
Ok, thats it.
have at it.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Hospital
There will be a ground breaking ceremony at 12:30 p.m., Thursday at the site of the new hospital for Arkansas City.
There was a ground breaking held a few years ago when organizers were close, so this one is being called a re-ground breaking.
It will be held at the site for the replacement faclity, north of the 242nd and 61st roads intersection.
A reception will follow at the hospital.
There was a ground breaking held a few years ago when organizers were close, so this one is being called a re-ground breaking.
It will be held at the site for the replacement faclity, north of the 242nd and 61st roads intersection.
A reception will follow at the hospital.
Publicans meet
The Cowley County Republicans are holding a fundraiser banquet on November 10th at 6:30 pm at the Brown Center in Ark City. They have invited Todd Tiahrt, US Congressman and Mike Pompeo, Republican National Committeemans. There will be several other candidates with their information as well.
The ticket cost is $35 each. Please contact, Steve Ruggles, at 229-6345 or by email at steve.ruggles@sckans.edu if you are interested in purchasing some tickets.
tuesday
Good Tuesday morning
cop notes are posted. Ive got a lot of BIg-12 football info posted as well on the site.
Tonight is city commisson.
cop notes are posted. Ive got a lot of BIg-12 football info posted as well on the site.
Tonight is city commisson.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Police news
Ark City police reported two arrests over the weekend in separate cases.
One involved shoplifting of an expensive piece of electronics, which lead to more chargers beign filed againts two men.
The other was a car theft reported. The car was recovered, but that investigation continues.
See the stories here
http://www.arkcityrevived.com/police.html
One involved shoplifting of an expensive piece of electronics, which lead to more chargers beign filed againts two men.
The other was a car theft reported. The car was recovered, but that investigation continues.
See the stories here
http://www.arkcityrevived.com/police.html
Monday
Good morning all.
Cop notes are posted. Hopefully the technical problem is worked out and I will be able to post them daily again.
Still having my own technical problems. I am using an older computer so everything is slower.
I have a lot of Arkalalah parade pictures to post, and hopefully that will happen this morning.
Remember city commission is Tuesday at 7 p.m.
I will post their agenda soon.
One observation on Arkalalah. It seemed like the street was not quiet as trashed this year as it has been during previous parades. Did anyone else think the same thing?
Cop notes are posted. Hopefully the technical problem is worked out and I will be able to post them daily again.
Still having my own technical problems. I am using an older computer so everything is slower.
I have a lot of Arkalalah parade pictures to post, and hopefully that will happen this morning.
Remember city commission is Tuesday at 7 p.m.
I will post their agenda soon.
One observation on Arkalalah. It seemed like the street was not quiet as trashed this year as it has been during previous parades. Did anyone else think the same thing?
Sunday, November 1, 2009
day of the dead
Today - Nov. 2- marks a big day in Mexico and much of Latin America
It is the Day of the Dead. a day to honor those that have died.
Its roots go back to Mayan and Aztec Indian religions, and has some Catholicism thrown in to the mix
Here are some pictures and stories
http://www.mexconnect.com/tags/day-of-the-dead
http://www.mexonline.com/daydead.htm
Here is a wiki pedia article
It is the Day of the Dead. a day to honor those that have died.
Its roots go back to Mayan and Aztec Indian religions, and has some Catholicism thrown in to the mix
Here are some pictures and stories
http://www.mexconnect.com/tags/day-of-the-dead
http://www.mexonline.com/daydead.htm
Here is a wiki pedia article
Freedom of speech takes a fall
I know lots of folks around here are Chiefs fans.
Have you been following the Larry Johnson saga. He typed on his Twitter - or blog too maybe - saying on of his critics was gay, or acting gay, or something like that. He may have used a different word, but gay rights groups were in an uproar, and Johnson was suspended for two weeks.
Now they have reduced it to one week.
Here is the story
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-chiefs-johnson&prov=ap&type=lgns
This is the type of political correctness that ticks me off. THis is America. This is supposed to be the land of freedom of speech.
When you cannot get by with saying what Johnson said, we no longer have freedom of speech in this country.
Again, what he said was not that bad. You can google it to find the exact wording. It was not even intended as a knock on gay people.
Freedom of speech is not about having the freedom to say what others like. It is about the freedom to say what others dont like. Freedom of speech means the right to criticize others, even groups of people.
This whole thing SEEMS PRETTY GAY to me.
That is about what Johnson wrote. Maybe ill get boycotted by the gay rights movement.
I know i could not have written that while i was employed.
Have you been following the Larry Johnson saga. He typed on his Twitter - or blog too maybe - saying on of his critics was gay, or acting gay, or something like that. He may have used a different word, but gay rights groups were in an uproar, and Johnson was suspended for two weeks.
Now they have reduced it to one week.
Here is the story
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-chiefs-johnson&prov=ap&type=lgns
This is the type of political correctness that ticks me off. THis is America. This is supposed to be the land of freedom of speech.
When you cannot get by with saying what Johnson said, we no longer have freedom of speech in this country.
Again, what he said was not that bad. You can google it to find the exact wording. It was not even intended as a knock on gay people.
Freedom of speech is not about having the freedom to say what others like. It is about the freedom to say what others dont like. Freedom of speech means the right to criticize others, even groups of people.
This whole thing SEEMS PRETTY GAY to me.
That is about what Johnson wrote. Maybe ill get boycotted by the gay rights movement.
I know i could not have written that while i was employed.
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