August 2010

Billy Bob Janks continues his one man war against the Gargoyle Leader

While I agree that Mr. Kelly deserves compensation for the misidentification, I find his choice of representation suspicious at best. Also, I didn’t know Rory before the mistake, and I still don’t know him. So what;

Associated Press – August 4, 2010 7:05 PM ET

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – The part owner of a South Dakota cell phone business has filed a libel lawsuit against the Sioux Falls Argus Leader, claiming his reputation was damaged when the newspaper reported incorrectly that he had been arrested following a domestic disturbance.

The lawsuit filed by Rory Randal Kelly of Sioux Falls seeks unspecified damages in a jury trial.

Bill Janklow, the former governor and congressman, is representing Kelly. Janklow said Wednesday that the businessman deserves to be compensated for the misidentification.

The Argus Leader did not immediately return a phone call for comment.

The police department initially listed 33-year-old Rory Randal Kelly as the person arrested July 14, but later corrected the ID to 24-year-old Rory Patrick Kelley.

Jesse from the ‘Blues Bashers’ to be kickin’ tomorrow night at Latitude 44 with former ‘Little Feat’ guitarist Phil Brown. Jazz guitar hero, Mike Miller, will be tearing it up at Touch of Europe Friday Night

Phil Brown

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5

Phil Brown Formerly of Little Feat w/Brad Hoshaw & The Seven Deadlies. Jesse will be on bass. Latitude 44

8:30pm / 21+ / $5.00

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y7eGm-UtCU[/youtube]

Jesse Christen, Blues Bashers

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6

Mike Miller, Touch of Europe

9 PM/21+/$5.00

Mike Miller

Is Mayor Huether proposing to re-finance the entertainment bonds with 2nd Penny revenue?

Kind of looks that way (Item #5, Ord. 1209)

The entertainment bonds will be paid off in 2013, with $1 million due at the beginning of 2014.  If the new ordinance passes it would change all that. Like I have said before, Huether is looking to scrounge up money for the new Events Center.

CIP money is tight lately, so instead of using that money directly it makes more sense to Huether to use the money for bond payments. If you have been paying attention lately, you will see Huether has been bragging up and down about our good bond rating, and he sees an opportunity.