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August 2015
Mayor Huether calls engaged vocal citizens ‘Cave People’
Wouldn’t be the first time I was called Barney Rubble.
In Mike’s latest ‘Shut Up & Listen’ session he addresses YPN (Young Professional Nobodies, uh, I mean Network) he of course has been turning into a broken record at these sessions, and always plays the ‘whoa is me’ card, talks about his alcoholic father (that he blames for the crime in our city – the alcohol – not his father).
He went on a mini-rant, once again, about the ‘Grim and Determined’ the very vocal engaged citizens of the community and kind of blamed the media for taking what they say and running with it. Then he uses a new term and calls these citizens ‘Cave People’. I’m not even sure what that means, but I will say Yabba, Dabba, Doo to that. I don’t often defend the Argus Leader (city reporter Joe Sneve was present at the event and asked some questions) but I will give them credit for one thing, they usually get their facts about an issue straight before reporting it. Yeah, they f’ck up quotes quite a bit and editorialize, but the bare bone factual information is usually correct. So when the mayor claims the local media is listening to the ‘Cave People’ too much, it is because the ‘Cave People’ know what is going on at least 90% percent of the time, but in his world only 60% counts (we will get to that in a moment)*.
The mayor also goes on a rant about how people accused him of ‘delaying’ the RR relocation project until after his re-election, which he said wasn’t true, and I agree with him. Everyone knows he delayed the project because he didn’t want an Events Center built downtown. Nice spin though Mikey.
*He also seemed to be perplexed why 4 out of 10 people don’t want him to be mayor. It was a strange rant that you would only hear from someone who is either extremely paranoid or a sociopath. But I just laugh at those accusations because I know that he isn’t interesting enough to be either.
He also confesses to polluting the Big Sioux River, and I thought he would tell us about all the hairspray runoff he has been contributing to, nope, talked about fertilizer or something. His yard must be the butterfly and bee death zone.
But the best part was his usual ‘crying game’ moment(s). He had several throughout the session where he chokes up, but for the first time, he actually cried about being RICH and how he couldn’t buy anything more that he would want, and that is why he left the ‘banking’ (predatory lending) industry and went into public service. (Which is ironic, because one of the first things he does as mayor is buy all the councilors a book as a gift, signs it, then charges the purchase to the taxpayers of Sioux Falls).
Kind of weird, because I never heard he ‘quit’ the industry. Maybe he knows something I don’t? But at least he has 6 out 10 people who believe his bullshit, because that is all that really matters. Facts are irrelevant, except to us Mammoth hunters. Ugh!
Chad McKenzie really misses the mark on this one
I guess I have really never listened to Chad’s blabbering on his cup of coffee show or whatever he does, but this ridiculous claim about the later school start date was literally pulled out of his butt (or a friend’s butt);
In case you’ve forgotten, the Sioux Falls Public Schools don’t begin until after Labor Day this year. Remember – back in April we actually had a public vote on the issue – thanks to a vocal group of lake cabin moms (sorry, personal conjecture on my part).
While most area schools are already back in session (I’m writing this on Monday August 24), the Sioux Falls public students still have two more weeks of vacation left. They’re not scheduled to return until Tuesday September 8, with school then ending on June 2.
After visiting with a friend who works part-time at a big box store, I’m wondering how many Sioux Falls public parents are having a difficult time finding all the necessary school supplies for their kids. Seems the shelves are bare – and have been for awhile.
I’m guessing those who voted ‘yes’ for the calendar change never thought about the possible consequences down the road. I’ve heard from several parents of public students complaining about all the school supplies being picked over and even completely gone.
My hope is if you’re reading this, and you have a child in the Sioux Falls Public School system, you went out early on and purchased everything your child needed for school. If not – good luck. From what I hear, it’s slim pick ins’ out there.
Then again, I guess you could always call one of those ‘Lake Cabin Moms’ and see if they have any connections. I’m sure they’d be more than happy to help you out – (wink, wink)!
We will get to the ‘Lake Cabin Moms’ statement in a moment. But to think that;
1) A Walmart greeter is an expert on retail inventory of a big box store is like saying I’m an expert on international public policy because I run a blog.
2) Just because SF public schools are starting 3 weeks later doesn’t mean parents are holding off their shopping for 3 weeks.
3) Let’s say that they are holding off, good for them, they will be able to take advantage of the sales. In fact, Jesse Schmidt from the BBB said the best time to go shopping for school supplies is in October to get the best deals.
4) And lastly, if places like Staples and Office Max didn’t keep inventory, they would be out of business.
Obviously, Chad’s comments about school supply shortages are ridiculous, but his comment about ‘Lake Cabin Moms’ couldn’t be further from the truth. Three of the ladies involved in the petition drive all have very respected jobs. One is a communications/marketing director, one works in administration for a college and one is an elected city official, hardly ‘house wives’ that spend their summers at the Lake Cabin.
Of course I wouldn’t expect anything less from Chad. Go back to blabbering about ice cream and breakfast bagels, or whatever you talk about on your silly show and leave the discussion about local public policy up to those who understand it.
We will be praying for you Cade!
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Longtime KRRO DJ and Program Director, Ben ‘Cade’ Anderson is undergoing brain surgery tomorrow;
“My main focus is Wednesday, August 26 at 10:30 in the morning. I need him to go in and I need him to wake up. So everything else can wait even though we have things we have to take care of. That’s what we need,” Kaskie said.
Godspeed to Cade, and knowing the guy he is, he will make a speedy recovery. I have been on his morning show several times and he was a guest on one of my podcasts. Funny, wonderful person. There will also be a fundraiser for Cade;
Two sports teams are hosting a benefit raffle on Tuesday to help a local DJ with medical costs.
The Sioux Falls Canaries, along with the Sioux Falls Stampede, will sell raffle tickets on Tuesday at Sioux Falls Stadium.
Longtime DJ Ben “Cade” Anderson will undergo brain surgery after suffering from intense seizures last week.
Prizes from the raffle include game tickets and memorabilia. 100 percent of the proceeds will go to Cade’s Emergency Fund.
The Canaries play 7 p.m. against the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks.
RR Relocation Big Announcement, maybe they will be handing out free PORK sandwiches
Cuz, we know, it would be appropriate;
The community is strongly encouraged to join in the celebration as Senator John Thune, Senator Tim Johnson, Mayor Mike Huether, and BNSF Railway Executive VP Roger Nober participate in a signing ceremony for the rail yard purchase agreement between BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) and the City of Sioux Falls.
The City of Sioux Falls has agreed to purchase the rail yard for $27,334,500, utilizing federal funds.
What a boondoggle. I don’t even know where to begin.