Since the Ole Seagull (Gary Groman) has referred to Terry Dody as "Darth Vadar" (per bransonmissouri.blogspot.com/2007/07/what-about-terry-dody.html), maybe the City could put on a Star Wars skit at the Landing with the following cast:
Terry Dody: Darth Vadar
Mayor Presley: Princess Leia
Stan Barker: Luke Skywalker
Jack Purvis: Han Solo
Paul Link: Obi-Wan Kenobi
Sandra Williams: Luke's aunt
Dick Gass: Luke's uncle
Bob McDowell: R2-D2
Stephen Marshall: C3PO
Or, maybe have Stephen Marshall pay Luke Skywalker, which could lead to this interesting dialogue (per bransonmissouri.blogspot.com/2007/07/education-leads-to-heated-debate-over.html):
Luke (S. Marshall): Darth, you are pigheaded!
Darth (T. Dody): I'm not pigheaded, I'm your father!
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Unread 07-30-2007, 05:25 AM #3
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Since the Ole Seagull (Gary Groman) has referred to Terry Dody as "Darth Vadar" (per bransonmissouri.blogspot.com/2007/07/what-about-terry-dody.html), maybe the City could put on a Star Wars skit at the Landing with the following cast:
Terry Dody: Darth Vadar
Mayor Presley: Princess Leia
Stan Barker: Luke Skywalker
Jack Purvis: Han Solo
Paul Link: Obi-Wan Kenobi
Sandra Williams: Luke's aunt
Dick Gass: Luke's uncle
Bob McDowell: R2-D2
Stephen Marshall: C3PO
Mercy, what people will do to take something out of context and distort a fact to fit their own purposes. However, in the context that the the Ole Seagull actually made a Darth Vadar comment about Dody, he would suggest that to get the best performance from the actor suggested for the role of Darth in BransonMoTiger’s post, Terry Dody, the show would have to be done behind closed doors in a secret executive session. Don’t know how this would fit in with a performance on the Public Square in Branson Landing.
The following is an explanation of the “Darth Vadar” comment referred to in the post in an effort to add context to the above "quote" and comment.
Darin Codon, apparently the author of the blog entry in question, for whatever reason, has a propensity to refer to the Ole Seagull in various the posts he makes. In this particular case Codon elected take select certain words, from a particular sequence of words that the Ole Seagull wrote, out of context, to apparently create his own version of a “fact” to suit his own purposes. Codon wrote, “Branson's city administrator Terry Dody has been most discussed by local journalist Gary Groman who has alluded to him (among other less flattering descriptions) as the Darth Vadar of Branson.”
The Ole Seagull wrote an April 2007 column entitled, “A little sunshine on Darth Vader, a plaque, a name, a laundry, a fountain, etc?” In that column he said, “In the Ole Seagull’s opinion, the leadership in this area [Missouri Sunshine Law] of the man that the Ole Seagull considers to be the Darth Vader of Missouri’s Sunshine Law in the city of Branson, its current administrator, Terry Dody, has been one of exclusion rather than inclusion.”
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Unread 07-30-2007, 05:34 AM #4
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Big Veterans Show during Veterans Homecoming
How about a huge free morning veterans show during Veterans Homecoming, with as much participation from Branson Shows, entertainers, and attractions as possible?
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Unread 07-30-2007, 11:25 AM #5
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How many events can the City use the town square for per year?
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Unread 07-30-2007, 11:59 AM #6
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"Landlord shall be entitled to periodically hold Landlord sponsored and paid for events or activities on the On-Site Public Improvements and up to 12 events per calendar year which are not more than 2 days in any 30 day period sponsored by another group as specifically designated by Landlord subject to appropriate scheduling through Tenant and the payment by Landlord or the sponsoring group for event designated by Landlord of Tenant’s actual direct costs for providing the necessary services and facilities for the Landlord, event or activities.”
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Unread 07-30-2007, 12:04 PM #7
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Where does the city propose that folks park if the city is going to use the landing as a city gathering spot for attractions?
I've been down there on a w/end when there wasn't a big celebration going on, and had to search for half an hour for parking... if there WAS a big celebration, where would folks be expected to park? Is there a local shuttle from another parking spot?...
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Unread 07-30-2007, 01:19 PM #8
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Mayor says Branson Landing is legally required to host civic events.
Since she's busy, if you were in charge of choosing events at the Landing, who would you choose? How do you think we should choose what events happen in our town square?
Town square? A stip mall is your town square?
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Unread 07-30-2007, 10:23 PM #9
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In order for this production to be approved as an actual Branson City 'Show', somebody has to put on the fake teeth.
aside: why does EVERY SINGLE SHOW have a guy wearing the fake goofy teeth????
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Gary is that you?
Howdy y'all. Wow things really got going a different direction than I'd hoped for in here......
Donsgal - Town Square - That's a really funny comment - yes our town square is in an outdoor mall. What's so funny is that it took a long time for anyone to say it. One paper called it the 420 million dollar "insert thrilling description" here. The other required an insertion of TIF funded into every article relating to the project. A third publication used the first approach constantly.
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Ole Seagull Said- How about a huge free morning veterans show during Veterans Homecoming, with as much participation from Branson Shows, entertainers, and attractions as possible? - Great Idea
On the comments relating to the article "What about Terry Dody"
Mr. Gary Groman,
Long before I ever published a picture in the paper (a little over a year ago) or published a printed word in Branson, I studied press politics. It's a scholarly interest of mine. There are certain actions and positions you've taken that I disagree with - but:
By far, of any journalist in our region - you have shown extroadinary courage. It's served as an inspiration for me and I think our local publications should show more of it. I can't tell you how much I appreciate this aspect of your character and prose. I see you as a man of conviction with extraordinary talent as a journalist.
You're also by far the most visible voice in the community. The sheer diversity of mediums which you've been able to achieve success is astounding. Once again, I stand inspired.
You've always been friendly and our open discussion about the workings of our community are something that I have valued. Our debates, though sometimes heated ,were always in the spirit of friendship - and a quest for greater truth. That's our job - what we search and write for, right?
I can say I've benefited from these interactions.
In many papers, an editorial board exists. By committee, I believe the Springfield News-Leader has 12, positions on the editorial review board before unsigned editorial positions are chosen in this fashion. In the committee market, you're the only opinion voice (I'm considering Gary Groman and the Ole Seagull) as the same person. In some cases I'm really upset about that. In my opinion, we should have covered more before the election. I think we did a diservice to the public by not publishing all the issues and sides (we as a working group of journalists)
When I discuss pubished opinions relating to editorial, it's for the benefit of the community. After all, one voice is a dictatorship, many a democracy. I try to provide food for thought and balance the sides of the issue for an intelligent person to make an opinion. I understand this to be one of the fundamental purposes for a news outlet.
The written word helped communicate the information we need to be free and self governed.
As you know, I've fought hard for more open government. I've championed, at great cost, for greater access to public documents and more open government. Right?
As the sole published "opinion" voice of our areas most well read paper, I've taken the opportunity to exam and challenge specific assertions. That is what your trying to do when you right editorial right? You are trying to initiate public dialogue and debate ...right?
As you well know, remains well established and documented fact, you've published many articles - many of which you re-publish here - asserting your distaste for Mr. Dody.
I'm neither confirming nor denying what you've said about Mr. Terry Dody is true or false. What I'm saying is - exactly what I said. No journalist has addressed Dody in the pages of the community paper more than you have.
I respectfully ask you to review your statements and beg you to reconsider if my assertions are "distortions of fact" to establish true attitudes opionions and circumstances or rather an accurate summary to inform and debate the question, "What about Terry Dody" posted a week before Terry Dody's departure.
You write as if you don't know me. So I ask you here, - "Do you know Darin" (it sounds to me like you don't) and "Is Darin a man of integrity" Is he without honor?" and lastly, if I make the statement, Darth Vadar as one of the nicer descriptions - would this be true?
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