Aaron Baddley wrote on Aug 8, 2008 10:36 AM:
" The men would show up on Thursday but they would get their heads bit off if they even walk in the club house on a Thursday Night from about 25 ladies. Why take that chance? Instead of complaining Ernie...why dont you show your face and try to get on one of the leagues? Annika, it is not fair because Thursday is the only night the course is shut down. Any other night you can go up there and get on after work. Just face it, its a public so other people play...you're right it is not a country club so you can't always play when you want. You need to make a tee time in order to play. Its not that hard to figure out. "
Annika S. wrote on Aug 8, 2008 9:24 AM:
" Ernie is right. The only fair league is the womens' league. We let everyone play and we only take one day a week unlike the men who take 3 days a week. This is unfair to the women who like to play after work on weekdays. If it was truly fair, the men would have a day just like the women. We have just as much right to play as the men do even though there are more men golfers. Maybe the men running the leagues could stop up on Thursday night and we could show them how to run a league.... "
Ernie Els wrote on Aug 8, 2008 9:16 AM:
" Some weren't on a "waiting list." Some can get on right away and some stay on a waiting list until they give up. If they are not up to the high standards of each particular league, they don't play. Its been that way for years. If you would have a sign up list at the beginning of the year, it would be fair. Anything else is not. If the Conservation Board does nothing about it, nothing will get done. Memberships drive the success of a golf course. When people can not play for any reason, they will quit and go somewhere else like the many have up there. When all members have equal opportunities to take part in activities, the members will come back rather than drive longer distances to another course. If you want nicer things for the golf course, it needs to draw new members instead of relying on motel taxes. "
Fred Couples wrote on Aug 7, 2008 10:09 PM:
" The people that are currently on the leagues were on the waiting list at one time as well. "
Ernie Els wrote on Aug 7, 2008 8:33 AM:
" That's exactly what I mean Fred. There are only 4 or 5 groups on Monday night and there is a "waiting list." Put the list up at the first of the year and let the people who want on on the league. This isn't some secretive "country club" it's a public course. "
Top Flight wrote on Aug 6, 2008 5:27 PM:
" A golf league for all us common folk? Wow.... "
Outsider wrote on Aug 6, 2008 3:52 PM:
" Every city/town has it's, how do yo say, less respectful citizens. But as in a case like what has happened with Mr. Judy and your younger generation here it's a shame that this is what will be remembered by quite a few people in years to come. Do you people not have a conscience? How can the parents of any younger people in your town not take a stand. Does it take another incident of a yet a younger person to finally make you all wake up. Oh, wouldn't old Clarence like that. "
Fred Couples wrote on Aug 6, 2008 1:14 PM:
" I think that you can get into any league...however some have a waiting list...get your name on there. "
Ernie Els wrote on Aug 5, 2008 7:56 PM:
" I sure wish they would open the leagues up so everyone could play that wants to. If it is a public course, the leagues should be open to everyone. Why not have a sign up sheet at the beginning of the year and whoever wants on one gets on one? It is a PUBLIC course, isn't it? "
open your eyes wrote on Aug 5, 2008 12:35 PM:
" to Tom,
The reason the barricades are in the parking lot is because when Argyle Street was flooded, they dug a trench thru the parking lot to drain to the storm sewer, if you would drive by and open your eyes you would notice the trench that goes to the tube! the barricades have been there since that time as a safety percaution. the Trench could be filled in now, but since the city council can't get a darn thing done, guessing this will be
there for the next year or two. "
Tom wrote on Aug 5, 2008 5:17 AM:
" Just driving by Shotgun's and noticed that in their west parking lot there were 2 city owned barricades surrounding a hole in the parking lot. When did the city start providing equipment for them? Did this include labor to deliver and set up? Heres the best part, the sign on one barricade said "Caution children sleeding" Why is the city providing that place with special treatment. This town needs to realize this isn't a joke anymore. "
John Daly wrote on Aug 4, 2008 8:02 PM:
" Tiger, do you golf? I really need to know this because you are absolutely wrong on 95% of you assumptions. The county does make money off of golf tournaments. They collect green fees from every participant of a tournament or golf outting. So you are incorrect about that. The manager does pay monthly rent out there and he also pays the satellite television bill. The thing he does not pay for is electricity. Why would he? Is he required to provide to air conditioning for all of the golfers? If you have so many opinions and complaints, go to a meeting. I know that the meeting is the 2nd Wednesday of every month. I have no idea where it is held or what time they meet but you are more than welcome to call the pro shop and ask Brent Travis when the meeting is. He will tell you because it is a public meeting that anyone is welcome to attend. Please attend... "
Wondering wrote on Aug 4, 2008 12:17 PM:
" I think there should have been some repurcussions for allowing a minor to strip at the strip club, but were the minors charged with anything??
They knew that they were not old enough to go in, but did anyway. I think that gossip was that they were drunk/drinking even though they again, were not old enough. They got by breaking two laws so what the heck!!! Jump up on stage and strip?? Why not!! There are no consequences for breaking the law!! "
Baffled wrote on Aug 1, 2008 11:36 PM:
" So...because the Colonial Theater has a raised stage, lighting and seating for an audience I can just walk in there during a kids movie and take my clothes off? Is it also now legal for all of the kids in the front row to strip down an dance the "Funky Chicken" with me? I think that Judge O'Grady made a very serious error in judgement. I can ""see how Shotgun Geniez "might" be a theater under current law but I think that allowing minors to dance nude is another can of worms altogether.Somehow I see this headed to the Iowa Supreme Court and I predict that Judge O'Grady might not get re-elected when election time rolls around.People will remember this one "
Support your local business wrote on Aug 1, 2008 9:42 PM:
" I have discovered the greatest place to eat at right in Hamburg. Have you had the special at Ole Yack-n Snack? I couldn't believe it. I'm now eating out 3 times a week there. If we don't support them, they may end up like Cory's. I had been going down to rockPort or the junction for a burger. But I found that you are what you eat. I was becoming cheap, fast and easy! So now I'm alot happier staying at home and getting good food. See you there? "
Very Proud wrote on Aug 1, 2008 9:36 PM:
" Ok, so you might not agree with the ruling. But I for one am very proud that right here in Hamburg, every little girl will have a job to look forward to when they grow up. Well maybe they dont have to grow up. They should set an age limit of let's say 8 years old before they undress and ride a pole before a group of low lifes. "
Express Yourself wrote on Aug 1, 2008 2:14 PM:
" If it looks like a duck and walks like a duck it is a duck. If it strips off its clothes and dances nude around a stripper pole it is a stripper. The venue is a strip club. Everyone knows it but judges tend to side with the filth and perverted rather the people who only want to see it gone. Why are the laws written to protect the guilty? Everyone knows that that slime hole is not a performing arts theater. It's a STRIP JOINT!! Doesn't take an underaged person to figure that one out. I agree with the poster who says they won't be voting for Judge O'Grady. He needs to go. And whatever lawmakers in Des Moines decided to support this law needs to go as well if they haven't been voted out already. The sad thing is this was not the first minor who chose to express themselves at the STRIP JOINT. But high priced lawyers know their way around the loopholes. So glad they are putting their high priced education to good use. Since it's been deemed a theater, maybe the area grade schools would like to go there for a field trip. "
Tiger wrote on Aug 1, 2008 12:09 PM:
" Phil, you are wrong. The county does not make money from tournaments. They do not collect green fees from non-members. Non-members pay the same price as members to enter tournaments. Explain to me how the county makes money from tournaments? It is our tax money going down the drain. How much rent does the manager pay the county? Do they pay for electricity. Satellite TV? I bet the churches in the area wouldn't like to know that taxpayer money is being used to cool down beer out there? "
Bill wrote on Aug 1, 2008 12:02 PM:
" The county doesn't make money from tournaments. They do not get green fees from non-members for tournaments. If they had a tournament to benefit the golf course they would make money. There are too many tournaments up there for a nine hole golf course. "
Not voting for Judge OGrady wrote on Aug 1, 2008 11:00 AM:
" I cannot believe he did it...weasled out of it again! Regardless of what is defined as art and/or theater...minors should not be allowed to dance nude at all. That means Judy could have 10 year olds dancing naked and make some money from the pedophiles and it would be legal. What is wrong with the judicial system! "
Hamburg Graduate wrote on Aug 1, 2008 10:38 AM:
" I want to know why the school is going to be $264000.00 in the hole when just a few weeks ago the superintendent said we were in good shape. As for cutting a full time administration job, they hired someone to take the principal's place so you aren't saving a whole lot of money, if any. There needs to be a major redirection of the money there or the state can come in and shut us down for running in the red. No one wants to lay off teachers, but the biggest part of the budget goes to salaries. Where do you start? Sharing a superintendant would have saved us some money, but that was never discussed as far as I know. Where do you start the cuts? Guess if you were from Waterloo you might be yelling "Deja vu, told you so!!" It's time for the school board to remember that they are the ultimate decision makers because some of the decisions they have to make in the near future are going to be difficult but necessary. Time to take your heads out of the sand before it's too late. "
batman wrote on Jul 31, 2008 7:37 PM:
" Inability to control premises is grounds for refusal of license renewals. Teenage stripping and fights might be considered adequate, ya think? "
catwoman wrote on Jul 31, 2008 7:34 PM:
" Bob, it wasn't a fight. It was art. There were coloring books present. "
William J. Bryan wrote on Jul 31, 2008 6:46 PM:
" I imagine that now that the "performing arts center" has made it onto CNN that something might happen. Im sure that because a minor was involved and because the defense has argued that it is legal under the current law for a minor to dance nude the the state will have to do something.If the judge finds in favor of the plaintif then he is basically saying that its okay for a 1st grader to dance nude.If I were A judge I wouldn't want that on my shoulders. In my opinion the judge has to find Clarence guilty and then let it go on to the state supreme court where it belongs.From what I understand the state has been looking for a case like this for sometime in order to get a ruling to change the law.If the local judge finds in favor of Judy then he opens the door for children to walk into Shotgun Geniez or any other Theater including the Colonial take off their clothes and "express themselves".Although this issue puts Hamburg in a bad light I think that thr implications of this matter will make Iowa A better place to raise our children. "
bob wrote on Jul 30, 2008 4:31 AM:
" I have one question. Where were the police during the big fight at Shotgun Geniez late Friday night? "
Opie Taylor wrote on Jul 30, 2008 4:23 AM:
" So if Shotgun Geniez is declared a "Stripper Bar" then they will no longer have totally nude women and they will no longer be B.Y.O.B. So what happens if the city council refuses to grant them a liquor permit?
Does that mean that guys will have to sit around drinking iced tea watching girls parade around in bikinis?Sounds like a boring trip to the swimming pool to me. "
uncle sam wrote on Jul 29, 2008 7:11 AM:
" Suzanne
Thats not Sapp's property it really is on Les Robins developement area. i'm not for sure who is in charge of the visitors area, however I see the flag has been taken down and not replaced. So sad!!!!!!
Uncle Sam "
Former Resident wrote on Jul 29, 2008 3:39 AM:
" I, for one, am glad i will not be there for the men taking the stage at Shotgun Genies. I have nothing against it. I am glad i'm not there for the women taking the stage at ShotGun Genies. It's all a joke. HELLO,IT'S ALL ABOUT MAKING MONEY, NOT ART. Seriously, who's delusional enough to think that? "
hamburg citizen wrote on Jul 28, 2008 10:12 PM:
" I don't know who Judy is trying to convince...to the court it is a theater...to his patrons it is a strip club. If you Google Shotgun's it's listed on all of the strip club web sites....I am sure that is not an accident. Judy is trying to pervert the law and trying to pervert honest-to-goodness art. He may weasel his way out of this one, but he will have to answer to the Highest Court someday and I doubt the good Lord will see it his way. Gross is all I have to say...oh, and shame on you Clarence. "
The Full Monty wrote on Jul 28, 2008 5:25 PM:
" I agree with my other brother Monty's views regarding Constitutional Rights. How can the basis of the legal defense arguments advanced by Mr. Judy justify or tolerate such unfair treatment of old or young men, whether they be talented or untalented, pretty or ugly (although it would be unfair to allege Shotgun Geniez's discriminates in these last 2 categories)? And why is artistic expression limited to a specific genre if this is truly a museum for the performing arts? Why can't anyone, male or female, old or young, express themselves through dance, song, poetry, drama, comedy, etc.? A couple posters and coloring books does not a museum make....if it did, my bedroom as a kid would have been a musuem of the performing arts...and that's just leave it at that. "
I agree with Phil wrote on Jul 28, 2008 8:28 AM:
" I don't think Francis or Tiger know what they are talking about. The golf course exists to make money, they are a business and their goal is to maKe a profit. They bring in tons of money from holiday golf tournaments and anyone can enter so why would you complain about that. For most tournaments, for about $25-$35 you get 18 holes of golf, prizes, and a meal. Thats not a bad deal. And Phil's right on any weeknight you can go out and play in about an hour in a half and it doesn't even get dark til nine. And Frnacis and Tiger, the golf course is run fine. It is like any course in america and Ive played a lot of courses and this is one of the better run ones and upkept ones. Brent Travis Tom Funke, and Lonnie Shanno are doing great jobs and they need to be appreciated, not criticized. "
Monty Python and his Flying Circus wrote on Jul 27, 2008 2:57 AM:
" Why is it that Shotgun Geniez can claim that they promote the constitutional right of citizens to express themselves but do not let men "express" themselves.I believe that equal rights regardless of gender are not only protected by the constitution of the United States but also by the law.Next weekend the true nature of Shotgun Geniez will be put to the test when several "male" dancers will take the stage. From what we have read the stage is open to anyone wishing to "express" themselves.We will see just how far their hypocracy reaches.We are all for freedom of expression but not for those that use it as a cloak for personal gain.We demand equal time. "
Suzanne wrote on Jul 26, 2008 5:53 PM:
" Hello Uncle Same:
I too have great fondness for the Vets, Active Enlisted, and the American Flag. Do you think you might let SAPP know where to destroy the flag or even how to destroy a flag. Possibly the local VFW will come to the rescue. Thank you. "
Uncle Sam wrote on Jul 25, 2008 7:32 AM:
" Who ever is in charge of the Iowa visitor area by Sapp's. Your American Flag is a disgrace to all the vet's that have bricks honoring them. It's torn and tatered. That flag needs to be replaced. These men and women have fought to defend that flag and our freedom. Just remember you probably wouldn't have a visitors area If it wasn't for their bravery.
Uncle Sam "
Phil wrote on Jul 23, 2008 11:23 AM:
" Tiger, what is your background? You come on here and think you know everything there is to know about running a golf course. Please tell me why you think you know what you are talking about. I would love to hear about you. Do you even play golf? If you do, can you go out and break 50 on 9 holes? What do you do for a living? Do you run the golf course or what? Why are you so qualified to tell everyone how the golf course should be ran? "
poontang wrote on Jul 23, 2008 11:11 AM:
" ARTSII I respectfully and adamantly disagree with your position. A prpoerty owner IS responsible for what takes place on his property. Because it was not prevented it was in fact allowed. A teen dancing nude in a public forum is not acceptable and will be punishable IF the legal system functions properly. How can it not be considered contributing to delinquency? "
Arts II wrote on Jul 22, 2008 2:43 PM:
" Shotguns is what it is, calling it an Arts place is a loophole and everyone knows it. But if the law says it can perform than thats the law. If you don't like that kind of "art" than don't go. All of us were just to late before we made new city and county laws, who would have thought a "arts studio" would be a ongoing business in the 'burg? Sheeeeeeeesh! "
ARTS wrote on Jul 19, 2008 10:53 AM:
" Heck yes I have been to ShotGun Genize. I have never seen any arts there. Never seen any coloring books on the tables? It's just a nude show full of lap dances for $25.00. Maybe the coloring books are in the Champainge Room? However it cost a $100.00 bucks to color back there. That's way out of my price range. I can pick up coloring books at one of the local discount stores for just $1.00. I wonder We can bring in our own drinks, Can we bring in our own coloring books? "
Tom Beach wrote on Jul 18, 2008 10:15 PM:
" I enjoy all the hoopla from rant and rave. With all ideas considered, I would like to come back to the 'Burg and start some type of business. My family is eager to start some tpye of mediam scale restraunt. We were considering something out along the inter-state or even in town. But the big question I propose to the residents of Hamburg is, What type of business is needed the most? I have some intities here in Omaha I am considering bringing to the area "
Tiger wrote on Jul 18, 2008 7:02 PM:
" Since it is a public course, why not open the leagues up to everyone for a fair price. If the women or men have too many teams, have the league on another night. This way you would free up at least two days during the week. There should be no more than 2 tournaments a month and they should not be over one day in length. For example, if people are going to give money to the hospital, they will give just as much money playing one day of golf instead of two, . Phil, you shouldn't tell people to "shut up" its so childish, shame on you. "
Phil wrote on Jul 18, 2008 10:06 AM:
" Francis, why would it bother you if you are out playing golf until dark? Im sure you have absolutely nothing going on in your life anyways. If it gets dark at 8:45, you are trying to tell me that it takes 3 hours and 15 minutes to play 9 holes? I dont believe so. Do you not have enough friends to enter in a summer holiday golf tournament? All it takes it a wife, and 2 other couples. Im not real good at math but that is 6 total people. Do you not have 5 other people in your life that would like to spend 4 hours on a golf course with you? Tiger, no you cannot play through a league if you are behind them. If you are so unhappy about following a league, why dont you join one? You know what I do have the money to join a Country Club wherever I want to. Im not stuck in Hamburg, IA like you TIGER. Go ahead and contact the Conservation Board, contact the Board of Supervisors. See what you can get done. In the mean time, play golf and shut your mouth! "
Phil wrote on Jul 18, 2008 9:54 AM:
" Francis, why would it bother you if you are out playing golf until dark? Im sure you have absolutely nothing going on in your life anyways. If it gets dark at 8:45, you are trying to tell me that it takes 3 hours and 15 minutes to play 9 holes? I dont believe so. Do you not have enough friends to enter in a summer holiday golf tournament? All it takes it a wife, and 2 other couples. Im not real good at math but that is 6 total people. Do you not have 5 other people in your life that would like to spend 4 hours on a golf course with you? Tiger, no you cannot play through a league if you are behind them. If you are so unhappy about following a league, why dont you join one? Why dont you call the pro shop sometime, get a tee time for 5:30 and see what happens instead of logging onto the rant and rave section on the Hamburg Reporter? Do something with you life...TIGER! "
Jaime Apperson wrote on Jul 18, 2008 8:52 AM:
" FYI- Thank you, I too was unaware of the openings..hmmm...
Mother of- YES, Hamburg is getting a student from Thailand! Eric and I are hosting her for the school year and she will arrive in early August. We are still awaiting the arrival confirmation date. We feel as if this is going to a wonderful opportunity to our family, the school, and the community! And... her 16th birthday is on Popcorn Day. We anticipate that the community will be supportive and welcoming upon her arrival and are looking forward to a wonderful academic year with her. If anyone else is interested in hosting let us know, as they are still trying to find host families for several students. "
mother of hamburg student wrote on Jul 18, 2008 7:33 AM:
" I heard a "rumor" yesterday from my duaghter, is it true Hamburg is getting a foreign exchange student? When? "
David Crockett wrote on Jul 17, 2008 10:38 PM:
" Wow!....I have a little knowlege about bears so let me help you out a bit. Fiist of all, black bears are not endangered or threatened. They are so common in some places that they are about as welcome as coyotes.You act as if bears are just friendly little forest animals but they arent. When a bear attacks it is not out of self defense. Bears run when threatened,they do not come towards you. When a bear comes after you he intends to kill and eat you.This bear had clearly wondered out of its teritory and obviously had little or no fear of humans.If you have any doubt just do an internet seach on black bear attacks. They happen every day.I am all for concervation but if I see a bear I will shoot it without hesitation. There is no law against it and it may save someones life.Im willing to take that risk. Im all for conservation but within reason.I think that if you check around you will also notice that Fremont County is minus one mountain lion.I think that what bothers me most are the bleeding heart liberals that write in without knowing what they are talking about. "
Greg Bennett wrote on Jul 17, 2008 4:03 PM:
" Thanks FYI, here is the chance for people to get on the school board and try to make a change. If parents think moving their kids to another school is going to make them a genius, think again.. Red Oak is having the same problem with parents thinking Stanton schools are far superior than ours. Its just not true, while the classes are smaller and maybe more close knit they are not any better then here. I know alot of Hamburg graduates that have alot of good jobs and etc. and they didn't need to go to a 'private' school or another school for a great education. "
Hamburg Graduate wrote on Jul 17, 2008 3:31 PM:
" Why hasn't there been anything in the paper about the upcoming school board election? I assume that the information about who is up for re-election and whether or not the current members plan to run again would have to come from the school. Any reason why they have not provided that information? Just wondering. We need to encourage people to run for school board, but no one will unless they know about it. Those in charge at the school need to take care of business. We shouldn't have to learn of 2 open seats on a message board. Anyway, any ideas on qualified people to fill those postions? "
Francis wrote on Jul 16, 2008 9:25 PM:
" 1. FOLLOWING LEAGUE IS TOO SLOW! IT WOULD TAKE UNTIL DARK TO GET DONE ON FRIDAY, THE OTHERS AREN'T SO BAD BECAUSE THEY ARE DWINDLING IN NUMBERS AND BUT THEY ARE SLOW TOO. 2. SOME PEOPLE HAVE JOBS AND CAN'T TEE OFF AT 1 OR 1:30. 3. I DO KNOW WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT AND IF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OR THE CONSERVATION BOARD HAD A CLUE WHAT WAS GOING ON, THEY WOULD PUT A STOP TO ALL OF THIS. 4. I DIDN'T KNOW THAT CHILDREN COULD ENTER THE TOURNAMENTS ON ALL THE HOLIDAYS? THE SAME PEOPLE WIN THEM ALL THE TIME, SO WHY NOT GIVE THEM THE MONEY AND LET THE OTHER PAYING MEMBERS GOLF?
...AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT?????? "
Tiger wrote on Jul 16, 2008 8:09 PM:
" If you guys have "tee times," why can't anyone play through when you are taking 15 minutes trying to putt? What good is it to get a tee time after 5:30 when you can't finish before dark? ARE THERE LEAGUES FOUR OUT OF FIVE NIGHTS ON A 9 HOLE GOLF COURSE? YES! CAN ANYONE PLAY THROUGH IF THEY FOLLOW ANY OF THOSE LEAGUES? NO! THERE'S YOUR FACTS AND I HOPE YOU ENJOY PLAYING IN YOUR GOLF LEAGUE RUINING IT FOR EVERYONE ELSE! If you want a country club, go join one somewhere. If you don't have the money to join one, at least give everyone the chance to enjoy the public course. "
catfish Hunter wrote on Jul 16, 2008 3:28 AM:
" Hows this for an idea? Why not make Hamburg unique. I think that we need something that will draw people to town and I think that the perfect thing would be a DRIVE IN MOVIE THEATER.Last year I spent most weekends at Manawa and even drove out to Kearney once. Both of those drive ins are gone as of this year. One was sold off for developement and the other was hit by a tornado. Lets face it. There's nothing to do around here anymore and people will drive a long way to see a drive in movie.It might not make much money but who cares. It will be the only one in the area and it will be ours and we would have something to do besides watch the corn grow. Build a fishing pond and a drivein. The Colonial is great but just think....a drive in. If the Colonial can stay open then a drive in will be great because a heck of a lot more people will come to see it because it will be unique. If you put it out by the interstate people would show up out of nowhere. "
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