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New Life Evangelistic Center
IRS Tax exemption information...
From:
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-soi/eo_mokz.xls
Culled information from above:
http://www.martello.org/NLEC/irs_exemption_office.jpg
Here are what the relevant codes mean from :
I just don't know what to say about the tactics employed by NLEC...
I'll let their letter speak for itself.
Reductio ad absurdum in action...
Here's the link to the .bmp file itself:
http://www.martello.org/NLEC/new_life_letter_to_editor.bmp
Oh and Hank Zeniewicz is apparently the NLEC's “public relations director”...
http://lifeofjason.com/2008/02/27/the-most-moronic-statement-ive-seen-in-a-long-time/
Here it is for search engine indexing....
New Life Evangelistic Center
Veterans Coming Home Program
209 W. Commercial St.
Springfield, MO 65803
February 27, 2008
"After the actions taken by the schoolboard, the city council, and soon the county commission, against New Life Evangelistic Center, I think back to the lesson of history. It is here that we learn, if we so choose to open our minds, that this is not the first time such actions have taken place!
In 1933, after coming to power, Hitler and his henchmen passed resolutions against those who were homeless. The called them, as does this resolution call the homeless here in Springfield, "undesireables" in an attempt to rid Germany of their homeless population.
We learn, if we are intelligent enough and honest enough not to try to rewrite history, exactly where this led. We have only to look as far as the national Holocost[sic] Memorial in Washington, D.C. to see what the cost of these actions were for far too many people.
Now in 2008 once again a relatively small group of people travel the same slippery slope as the NAZIs. Unfortunately for all Springfieldians, this is occuring right here. So now the question must be asked, will they also go after the Jews in the same manner? After all it has already occured and the path has been set! How long will it be before the Mayor, the City Council, the County Commission, and the Schoolboard all start demanding that we say, "Sieg Heil?"
Hank Zeniewicz
So is NLEC really a "church"?
http://www.mdn.org/2000/STORIES/EQUAL2.HTM
As far as I know the IRS doesn't really like "Churches" getting involved in "politics"...
It's that pesky Separation of Church and State amendment remember?
Hmmmm...
In a category that reminds me of Jerry McGuire...
"Show me the money"
According to the NLEC bylaws :http://www.martello.org/NLEC/NLEC_Articles_Bylaws.pdf
Under Article 4 #4:
"The books of the Treasurer shall be audited once a year by some auditor who is not on the board of Directors of the Center"
Interesting, isn't it?
KWAS (AM) Joplin, Mo Price: $300,000
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6266676.html
KWAS(AM) Joplin, Mo.
PRICE: $300,000
BUYER: Zimmer Radio Group (James L. Zimmer, owner); owns 15 other stations, including KIXQ(FM), KJMK(FM), KSYN(FM) and KXDG(FM) Joplin
SELLER: New Life Evangelistic Center Inc. (Larry Rice, president)
FACILITIES: 1230 kHz, 1 kW
FORMAT: Christian
COMMENT: Space in station’s studio building will be leased to seller at no charge for up to 12 months from closing date; buyer will provide engineering consulting services to facilitate relocation of seller’s studio for KKLL(AM) Webb City, Mo.
2/13/2006
WCBW(AM) Highland (St. Louis), Ill Price $1 million
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6306791.html
WCBW(AM) Highland (St. Louis), Ill.
PRICE: $1 million
BUYER: Birach Broadcasting Corp. (Sima Birach, president); owns 12 other stations, including WEW(AM) St. Louis
SELLER: New Life Evangelistic Center Inc. (Larry Rice, president)
FACILITIES: 880 kHz, 2 kW day/160 W night
FORMAT: Christian Contemporary
4/3/2006
WDID (AM) Highland (St. Louis), Ill Price $450,000
http://broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6321196.html
WDID(AM) Highland (St. Louis), Ill.
PRICE: $450,000
BUYER: Entertainment Media Trust (Dennis J Watkins, trustee); owns no other stations
SELLER: New Life Evangelistic Center Inc. (Larry Rice, president)
FACILITIES: 1510 kHz, 1 kW
FORMAT: Christian
BROKER: George Reed of Media Services Group
4/9/2007
KNLJ (TV) Jefferson City, K40JW Macon, MO Price: 3.25 million
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/index.asp?layout=articlePrint&articleID=CA6431599
KNLJ Jefferson City, K40JW Macon, Mo.
PRICE: $3.25 million
BUYER: Christian TV Network (Robert D’Andrea, president)
SELLER: New Life Evangelistic Center (Larry Rice, president)
FACILITIES: KNLJ: Ch. 25, 2040 kW, ant. 1,030 ft.; K40JW: Ch. 40, 17 kW
AFFILIATION: KNLJ: Religion; K40JW: Religion
NOTE: another publication said that funds from this sale were used to fund
digital upgrades to NLEC's St. Louis station
2/18/2008
KTCN-FM Eureka Springs, Ark Price: $302,000
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6533071.html
KTCN-FM/Eureka Springs, Ark.
PRICE: $302,000
TERMS: Asset sale for cash
BUYER: Northeast Oklahoma Broadcast Network (Larry Hestand, president/director); owns two other stations, none in this market
SELLER: New Life Evangelistic Center (Larry Rice, director)
FACILITIES: 100.9 MHz, 1 kW, ant. 532 ft.
FORMAT: Christian
COMMENT: Payable in cash at closing; $30K escrow deposit.
Culled from the online database at http://www.fcc.gov
Luke and I had another great weekend. He came over to his "City House" where we went swimming upstairs, made bagels and fresh orange juice, and then went to the Arch.
Here are a few pictures that I took this weekend.
Riding the Arch "Elevator"
Superhero swimsuit!
Some bagel and orange juice making fun!
Larry's NLEC tactics aren't limited to only dividing our community...
Springfield, MO is having the same problems with this nuisance and divisive neighbor just as much as we are.
http://www.ky3.com/news/local/27107439.html
http://www.ky3.com/news/local/15978672.html
"Penny Rice said her husband never physically injured her, but felt his verbal abuse for years."
"No woman should have to go through what I went through," she said. "All I'm asking is to be on my own, to live in peace and away from this kind of treatment."
http://www.fultonsun.com/articles/2005/02/23/news/312news15.txt
Isn't that what we want downtown and across the state? To be away from Larry's "treatment" of the homeless? The homeless deserve better than Larry's poorly run organization.
Larry hides behind his church's tax-exempt status to evade showing the truth about his finances..
http://www.kmox.com/topic/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=2846529
It should be interesting to see Penny Rice's income and expense statement from the court filing a few years ago.. yes that is public information...
https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/cases/searchCases.do
Case No: 04CV326270
The homeless deserve better than this so called "reverend". Anyone can be a reverend http://www.ulc.org only a few actually use the title the way it was intended, to unite and support those in the community.
Oh and if Larry claim's he's never had a paycheck in 36+ years? FOX News then how on earth could he offer to support her financially during the separation...
"For nearly nine months, the couple did not talk. The second turning point for Penny occurred when Larry made contact with her and offered to financially support her during their separation, if she would drop the divorce." -- http://www.fultonsun.com/articles/2005/07/24/news/160news02.txt
KMOX interview with Charlie Brennan, Rev. Larry Rice, and me.
http://www.kmox.com/topic/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=2846529
Those that speak the truth should never be afraid of those that hide behind a "church"
I'll be on KMOX 1120AM at 10:00am Friday 8/21/2008 with Larry Rice and Charlie Brennan.
Wish me luck as I'm going up against a powerful televangelist with lots of media resources and money.
I'm just a dad fighting for my child, my neighbors, friends, and others against a public nuisance.
Here's the link to the KMOV article that aired tonight...
http://www.kmov.com/justposted/stories//kmov_localnews_080821_shelter.1d7ccef3.html
The McGowan's said it best... the law is the law and everyone has to follow the law.
In my opinion, their family have done more to revitalize and support this community than anyone else. 10 years ago these were nothing but empty warehouses, but it took the courage of the McGowans to actually make a difference and BUILD a community.
God bless them.
Here you go... PROOF that NLEC is a detriment to our neighborhood.
Now figure in a number for each service call and since Larry's organization doesn't pay any taxes... well do the math.
e.g. 563 * $200.00 per service call = $112,600.00. (including dispatch time, gasoline, paperwork, benefits, salaries, etc.) I think that $200.00 is a conservative number...
Class action lawsuit City of St. Louis?
http://www.martello.org/NLEC/NLEC_police_service_calls.pdf
Count 'em up. 563 calls to 1411 Locust.
My God... What kind of place is this guy running?
Thanks Zip Rzeppa for helping to trash our neighborhood. How would you like it if people showed up to your place in the Rock Hill / Webster and started feeding people in your parks under the guise of "helping the homeless"? How long do you think it would take for your parks to get trashed?
http://www.svdpstl.org/whoweare.asp
I can't even go outside without "seeing the peeing."
http://www.martello.org/NLEC/peeing_in_the_park.mp4
So here's a few questions...
Why is NLEC asking on TV for money for renovations and toilet paper when they have $40-50 million in assets, unrestricted assets of $5,000,000, and the ability to get a loan for $3,000,000 from Cass bank in St. Louis? Read sections 6 and 29 from the following Federal court document submitted by NLEC itself.
http://www.martello.org/NLEC/Case_104-cv-01159-RJL07092004.pdf
So here I am walking my dog yesterday videotaping the people drinking in the park, man (obviously intoxicated) starts threatening to kill my dog.
Still don't think NLEC creates a nuisance?
and the link to the video...
http://www.martello.org/NLEC/threat_to_kill_my_dog-iPhone-cell.3gp
Oh and isn't this nice...
There are now literally hundreds of registered voters and property owners that agree with the petition and have put their names to paper.
Since my child will be entering school soon, he will be taught that everyone must follow the rules.
He will pee in the potty, flush, wash his hands; throw his trash away; he will not do drugs; he will pick up after himself; and he will not fight unless it is to defend himself or the defenseless.
He will be taught to stand up for his rights and for the rights of those that cannot.
It is my duty as a parent and a responsible citizen to instill these most elemental of societal mores into him.
These are basic tenents that should be common and familiar to all.
A REAL education means taking my child to fantastic restaurants, meeting great chefs, riding the Metro, feeding the fish at Union Station, seeing fireworks from a rooftop, visiting the Arch, playing at the City Museum, seeing the Cardinals play baseball, meeting friends and neighbors at local shops, walking everywhere, seeing amazing architecture and large buildings of St. Louis, witnessing the dramatic revitalization of a once dead area, meeting people committed to building a community, watching his face light up as he sees brave firefighters rush to fight fires and rescue people, meeting and talking with the neighborhood police as they walk their beat, walking downstairs and across a few blocks to frequent free city festivals (Taste of St. Louis, Hispanic Festival, Live off the Levy), walking a block away to the Central Library (where you can even check out toys).
YES he is getting an education, far greater than any child out in the "burbs". Jealous? Probably.
This "big bad city" has much to offer, especially when it is seen through the wonder in a small child's eyes.
Whatever happened to accountability, responsibility, and ethics? Have we as a nation lost so much personal responsibility and integrity that we look the other way? Have we as a community lost our way because someone invokes the name of God and uses a feckless straw man argument?
I'm sorry, but I cannot look the other way, it's not in my nature, nor should it be in yours.
I am but one voice in a chorus of many, but I put my name and address out there because people that speak the truth have nothing to fear.
We will not be intimidated.
We will not stand for idle threats.
We are not afraid.
Andy Martello
http://www.martello.org/NLEC/NLEC_Detrimental.html
In case you didn't know, St. Louis has a little treasure called the City Museum a block and a half away from our home. It was a beautiful day so we went and played at the City Museum, both inside and outside. I would encourage everyone to come downtown and see this place. It's absolutely awesome. After playing in the magnificent sculptures we went upstairs to their art center and painted.
Here are some pictures I took today.
If by a REAL education, people mean taking my kid to fantastic restaurants, seeing fireworks from a rooftop, walking to the Arch, saving money on gas by walking to work, walking to the grocery store, visiting and playing at the City Museum, going to the farmer's market in Soulard, eating different types of foods from Vietnamese to Soulfood to Cajun to French, seeing the historic architecture downtown, walking over to a friends house, then yes, my son IS getting a REAL education.
My son is also getting a REAL education in what is right and how the laws work. How can I tell him it's ok for some people not to follow the rules because we have to feel "sorry" for them? I would be a negligent father if I were to send that message.
My great-aunt used to tell me that "everybody's different". True. That is a strength that should be encouraged.
But...
Everyone is equal, period. Everyone has to follow the law, period. Didn't we learn this in Kindergarten?
Lucas park is first and foremost a PARK. It is not a homeless shelter, it is not a place to sleep, it is not a place to litter, it is not a bathroom, it is not a place to do drugs, it is not a place to feed people, it is not a place to drink malt liquor all day long, it is not a place to fight, it is not a place to put 32 loaves of out of date bread on a park bench, it is not a place to put your "stuff" during the day.
Lucas park is a PARK which should be enjoyed and used by all as a PARK.
If people follow the laws, rules, and regulations then we won't have a problem.
Housing status does NOT exempt you from laws, rules, and ordinances.
Here's the link to the RFT article:
Want more information?
Go here: Urbanstl and search for Larry Rice
Sign the Petition!
http://www.martello.org/NLEC/NLEC_Detrimental.html
Here's the link to the Missouri Sex Offender Registry:
Do a search for zip code 63103 (NLEC)
Of interest you should see where most of the crimes took place... not in the city mind you but in the county. Interesting? This raises some very, very interesting questions...
also coming soon...
Here's the link to sign the petition
http://www.martello.org/NLEC/NLEC_Detrimental.html
Hopefully, with NLEC gone we can get our park back from the people that like to publicly urinate, sell drugs, leave trash, congest our sidewalks, feed people illegally, aggressively panhandle, and create a general nuisance....
Here are some pictures I took to illustrate the problems created by people with no respect for their neighbors or public spaces.
