Monday Morning Quick Picks
l3wis Nonprofit groups no longer can host events at interstate rest stops after officials with the state Department of Transportation decided they are too much hassle.
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The decision means the Sioux Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau won’t be allowed to stage “welcome” events for out-of-state visitors. For years, the group has hosted events – typically at the Interstate 90 rest stop at Valley Springs – to promote South Dakota and Sioux Falls.
Maybe it costs too little, and that’s why the state wants to do away with it . . .
In a state where tourism plays a big role in the economy, Ellis Schmidt thinks it’s in South Dakota’s interest to continue the practice. The events are inexpensive, usually costing the bureau about $100.
“That’s a pretty cheap way to touch a couple thousand people in a day,” she said.
And of course, representative Krebs found a way to spin the situation to make the state look good:
“Is it smart to have engineers picking up garbage? I don’t think that’s a good use of taxpayer money.”
You are right, why would engineers be picking up trash? Maybe the state should look into that?
Pastor(?) Steve DooHickey is still crazy – President Obortion? WTF?
And I see the school district is still in a state of denial over the failure of super precincts.
Former Sioux Falls School Board member Sam Amato also thought the turnout would be higher.
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“I was thinking about 8 percent,” he said.
Amato said he went to his normal voting precinct and “it took me 10 to 15 minutes to figure out where I voted.” He called the auditor. Two Can Play That Game ipod “They were able to help. But over the years, I have never seen anything close to being this bad,” he said.
Obviously when have a former school board member who can’t even find his precinct, you gots problems. But as usual with the school district, don’t blame the obvious.
Angry Guy 