I would agree, it was a big project, but all this emotion about fixing a golf course? Ah, okay. The irony of it all, the management company that had to endure the delays and loss of revenue, may lose the contract for Elmwood. The rumor is Great Life is considering putting in a bid on the management agreement. As I understand it, Dakota Golf Management has managed the city golf courses for over 20 years.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWw6KmRQWX0
Former refugees, will guide participants through the interactive exhibition. Throughout the tour you’ll discover the stories of many local residents as you experience what it’s like to flee your country and find safety in a camp. Tours of the new LSS’s Center for New Americans will be available, as well. SWAMP DADDY’S Food Truck will be parked on the LSS grounds for your enjoyment. For more information, contact Clara Hart,  605-214-6402 or email at refugeehart4@gmail.com
The new car is in the shop already?
I heard a peculiar thing yesterday. I was told a part-time employee of the Events Center was recently informed that after the Paul Simon concert that the Events Center would be closed for the remainder of the summer for ‘repairs’.
Before I get my ‘conspiracy theories’ rolling I will say this from my experience of working at the Washington Pavilion’s performing arts hall, this isn’t all that uncommon for entertainment facilities.
I worked as a lead usher the first four years the Pavilion was open. We didn’t hold any entertainment events in the hall during the summer. Mostly because many touring acts either don’t tour during the summer or they do mostly outdoor venues. We also liked it as part-time staff because we got our summers off. The Pavilion would use the time to do light maintenance and ‘deep cleaning’ of the hall (clean seats, clean carpet, and make minor repairs to flooring, stage gear and seating). However, we were never told this was for major repairs.
There are some questions though. Is the honeymoon over with the Events Center? Notice we have many repeat acts already. Is there only so many sold-out shows we can do?
But the bigger question is the terminology ‘repairs’. I do know that some major renovation is being done at the Convention Center, but this is a facility that is as old as the Pavilion. So what is going on at the Events Center, a very NEW facility. Like I said, totally understand deep cleaning and regular maintenance, but if major repairs are already being done at the place, one wonders what is up. I joked when I first heard the revelation that it will probably take a few months to drain the water from the walls.
But will we ever know since the one time there seemed to be negligence by the builder (siding) the whole settlement became a secret that seems to be protected by state law (Still waiting for the Supreme Court to rule).
I’ve been asking around about the ‘repairs’ I will keep you posted. Too bad the buttrocker palace across the street isn’t still open to pick up the slack.
It seems a little odd to me that a person who switched their registration to independent wouldn’t be out fundraising. If Mike doesn’t announce he is running for higher office by the end of July, it may be a little difficult for him to raise enough money to be competitive. I think both the Governor and Congressional races will probably run about the same campaign budget numbers.
While Mike doesn’t have to compete in a primary, I would think he would want to be out there running right now.
There is also a part of me that believes Mike when he says he doesn’t know what he wants to run for. Well, I kind of know what he wants to run for, another mayor’s term.
It could be something he could very well pull off. If Diamond Jim wins, he could easily resign within 2 years and leave it open for a special election (and giving Huether an early heads up). I wouldn’t doubt that Mike will endorse Jim.
In other news, Mike talks about his yellow stickie notes in his truck he writes down code violations. What a guy, not only is he so talented to run our city with business acumen, he has time to be our number one code enforcement officer.
He says the only people who complain about code enforcement are those that don’t follow the code, I would partially agree, but I also think that a good percentage of people who complain about code enforcement are also very aware of their property rights and the US Constitution, something the mayor has no clue about.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROIHGlionoI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6DZaZoNYuA
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