Mastering the art of the frown
Columbia, MO—Carl Spackler, former greenskeeper at Bushwood Country Club is wanted in Boone County on a charge of possession of a controlled substance. He was applying for a job at Old Hawthorne when he failed a urine drug test. He also has a misdemeanor warrant.
Spackler, 44, is white, 6-foot-4, and 220 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Spackler may have short-cut hair, rather than the style shown in this photo. Head groundskeeper Sandy McFiddish speculates that years of abusing Spackler verbally contributed to his trip down a dark path. “Last thing I said to him was ‘Carl. Damn your eyes. I told you, today is the day we change the holes. Now, do it, and no more slacking off’†he said.
Bushwood’s co-founder, Judge Smails said, “Drugs at Bushwood? I’ve sentenced boys younger than him to the gas chamber. Didn’t want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.†If Smails could reach Spackler he ask him if he stands for “goodnessâ€, or – for “badnessâ€?
Spackler’s facebook status on Thursday said “Man, free to kill gophers at will.†His friends say he’s been under a lot of pressure since economic strains have reduced the number of members at Bushwood, jeopardizing his job and his living space/shack.
“Last time I heard from him he was probably high, and talking crazy things…â€, said Ty Webb. “In fact, he left a wall post for me that read: ‘Do you know what the Lama says? Gunga galunga… gunga, gunga-lagunga. And how on his deathbed, he was to receive total consciousness. So he’s got that going for him, which is nice.â€
Officers think Spackler is hiding in the Columbia area with the assistance of friends.
If you know the whereabouts of Spackler, you can call Crime Stoppers at (417) 869-TIPS (8477) or submit information securely online at www.tipsubmit.com. You do not have to give your name and no attempt is made to find out who you are.
]]>Howard says Dennison, who lives in a trailer near Ashland, has a revokeddriver’s license and several outstanding warrants for tractor racing. The chief says his blood-alcohol level was 0.094 percent and he was too intoxicated to test the lawn mower driver’s blood-alcohol level. The legal limit for drivers is .08 percent.
Dennison is charged with misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, driving with a revoked license, driving an off-road vehicleon a highway and pathetic racing of lawn tractors. “Really what else is there to do in Ashland?†exclaimed Dennison who was challenged to a race by some “punk kidâ€.
Howard said people with revoked licenses or previous drunken driving arrests often think it is okay to operate a lawn mower while drunk but it’s illegal to drive any vehicle on a public thoroughfare while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, much less race them on public streets.
Says Howard, “There’s really not much else to do around here ‘cept drink and race lawn mowers. These people really need to find a new hobby before someone races their tractor off the side of a cliff.â€
]]>The Boone County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday announced a new portrait package providing the name, booking photo and charge information for anyone currently housed in thejail.
Currently awaiting trial, inmate Playa Loud said, “Although my picture is no real glamour shot, I think the jailhouse photographer did a good job capturing the highlights and texture in my hair and brought out the glow in my complexion.â€
Base packages include two 8 x 10’s, four 3 x 4’s and 8 wallets. Enhanced packages are available under special names such as the Fifi, the Shiv and a special holiday package is now available, ask for the Keister Bunny.
“Since the other deal seemed fairly simple to do, I thought this was a pretty cool idea,†said Sheriff Dwayne Carey.
“The big thing I wanted to do was make sure I didn’t put any packages out there that weren’t versatile.â€
]]>Counterfeit money twice has hard to detect
COLUMBIA, MO—The Duece-Duece counterfeit mastermind continues to wreak havoc on Columbia’s local economy. Columbia police have confirmed multiple cases of counterfeit cash being passed throughout the city already in 2010. Detectives claim they’ve made several arrests but Duece-Duece counterfeit mastermind is still at large.
According to police sketches, the Duece-Duece counterfeiter is a bald white male with a handlebar moustache, 5’ 6†tall who wears a black suit complete with top hat and one bifocal monocle.
Detectives say 20- and 100-dollar bills would seem to be the most commonly counterfeited, however, they’ve seen more and more fake twenty-two dollar bills around town. Giving credence to the growing power of the Mid-Missouri Monopoly moneyman.
“The Double Douche will be caught. We will find and apprehend this criminal. Until we do we ask that all citizens, vendors and financial institutions not to accept any 22 dollar bills,†said Columbia Police. Since technology is readily available, crooks such as the Duece-Duece are able to produce fake bills to pay for goods and services in everyday life. Unknowing victims are often left empty handed if they take the phony cash.
“I was ringing up some groceries for a fancy lookin’ fella who seemed legit. Nice clothes, funny hat, big ol’ moustache. His total came to $41.50. He handed me two $22 bills and said ‘keep the change’. I was so excited I didn’t even realize that theTreasury Department doesn’t even issue a $22 bill in US currency,†said check out attendant Erica Yochum.
Columbia persons who are exposed to the fake cash are encouraged to report the incident to the nearest authorities so Duece-Duece can be sent to jail and not pass go.
]]>Columbia learns the value of every drop
Columbia, MO— In a city known for its cheap beer specials, Columbia just found out the deals weren’t good enough for two individuals. This Fair City found itself in the national spotlight as two tightwads went the extra mile by stealing cases of expired beer from the landfill.
Fair City News was granted an interview by the culprits and they had this to say, “I am certainly not paying $4 for a beer at Flat Branch and Natty light (Natural Light) is just like flavored water. So I was like, should I steal the good stuff or pay for the bad?†Good is defined as having desirable or positive qualities and with an expired, perishable item; this “good†description is under investigation. “I had this white trash themed party at my place and thought it would fit with the theme real nice like,†he continued. “Spilling beer is a party foul, but throwing it away? That just grosses me out.”
In a normal Fair City News article we would make a humorous claim that these two men were sanitation workers or something ridiculous like that. However, on this occasional, no twisting necessary, they are. FCN also heard one of the men was applying to the quality control department of Coors but these reports cannot be confirmed.
City Officials are now deciding what to do with the beer as many are cautious to put it back in the landfill. “I can only imagine the scene if this same beer were stolen twice. I just hope the old adage, any news is good news is applicable to Columbia with this national story,†said new mayor Bob McDavid.
Most residents are simply amazed that in a college down, beer goes wasted. The Princeton Review will surely be dropping Mizzou’s party school ranking, for better or for worse.
]]>Downtown cameras: Making money and taking names.
Proposition 1, allowing downtown cameras for surveillance, passed on Tuesday with almost 60% of the vote. Voters, known for not actually reading the fine print, granted approval without knowing the cost, how many cameras would be used, where they should be placed. Taking a closer look at the proposition revealed the answers.
In these tough economic times, it forces people to be creative with sources of revenue and this is no exception. “We plan to create a variety of websites highlighting short video clips of the best (or worst) behavior downtown,†explained a city official. “What is better than trying to watch a smashed kid try and figure out how to get home?â€
They have already hired a video editor, social media expert and people to provoke the entertaining behavior late at night. A facebook fan page, twitter account, Youtube, and submissions to such popular sites such as collegehumor.com should provide plenty of funding for the cameras. They plan to share some of the revenue and video with middle school alcohol awareness programs in the area.
Another city official pointed out, “Sure, the cameras were introduced to prevent crime, but realistically they will be observing college kids at their finest a majority of the time. It is not like we live in East St. Louis here.â€
Looking through city records, we found they have already purchased the domains of: comodrunks.com, mugirlsgonewild.com, downtownbrawls.com, hookupsfail.com, thatsyourdaughter.com and others not fit for print.
Initial reaction from Mizzou students is positive. “We are like so excited! All of my sorority sisters and I are like strategizing how to get on the site! It is like a contest!†said a giddy Amber Engert.
Cameras should be deployed in the coming months but rumor has it a few already exist and video clips could start showing up anytime.
]]>Add Sheet actually composed of multiple pages
Columbia, MO – In a lawsuit long time in the making, The Add Sheet is being sued for false Advertisement. Violating its claim every Wednesday morning of being a single sheet and offering a booklet of ads, this case could affect many local businesses and the consumers who live off the multiple sheets of discounts.
The Add Sheet management is scrambling to find all coupons it offers relating to law services. Unfortunately, the only legal ads in publication are for DWI offenses.
On the notion that The Add Sheet might disappear, Columbia resident Will Chalmers said, “Wait, so I might have to pay full price for something? This is not good. Long live The Add Sheet, or Sheets, for that matter.â€
The legal services of Mizzou JD and MBA Eric Basso are representing the plaintiff, who is choosing to remain unnamed. Citing the Liebeck v. McDonald’s Restaurants case of 1994, if Coffee can be too hot, The Add Sheet can offer too many deals.
Local Add Sheet Representatives declined comment and seem to have their hands tied as free mystic tans and discounted cookies aren’t going to change this verdict.
“If you are in the business of advertising, you would think they could have considered this, “remarked a frustrated Amelia Meyers with a tear forming in her eye. “That bright yellow symbol of culture in Columbia was the only ray of sun I had all winter.†Others are concerned the trash pickup industry would be hurt by the lack of ad sheets as well. In the meantime, people are encouraged to start facebook groups and twitter accounts to voice opinions.
]]>News of the catastrophe spread rapidly and a suspect was arrested quickly. The suspect is an enormous monster who goes by the name, Luke Wilson. Wilson had been arrested while standing in Missouri and Montana throwing postcards across the country with no regard for the human consequences. The only statement Wilson made was on his arrival up the courthouse steps. Wilson could be heard shouting, “I was only demonstrating the superior coverage of AT&T.â€
“I don’t give a damn what he was demonstrating,†said victim Charles Beaner. “That mammoth beast is responsible for making my two story home a split level. I’d like to rollover his minutes.†The postcard stretches from I-70 all the way to Stadium Blvd. It sliced through the first houses it hit and then damaged several others as it fell on its side, nearly missing the Verizon Wireless store across from Columbia Mall.
I could see the great beast in the sky throwing cards haphazardly and I thought to myself, “Is that the guy from The Royal Tenenbaums? He’s taller in person,†said resident, Maggie Germaine. “I figure he must be angry about his career opportunities.â€
Governor Jay Nixon plans on calling the scene a disaster area, but can’t get good enough reception to alert the proper authorities.
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