tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post115214080702268912..comments2023-11-05T06:06:29.162-06:00Comments on Grand Forks Life: The Fourth of JulyGrandForksGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02315228631948799533noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1153258601072247632006-07-18T16:36:00.000-05:002006-07-18T16:36:00.000-05:00I don't mind whether or not there is drinking at t...I don't mind whether or not there is drinking at these "All City" events. The thing that I'd like to see is activities planned for teens and young adults. I was downtown for the first time in 10 years for the 4th Festivities and I brought my 18 year old niece and my 14 year old niece. They were bored out of there minds! While we were down there they commented on how much there really isn't Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1152711789420579772006-07-12T08:43:00.000-05:002006-07-12T08:43:00.000-05:00As stated in a prior thread, the ordinance above d...As stated in a prior thread, the ordinance above does not apply to the topic of disscussion. When a licensed liquor establishment acquires a special events permit, the attendees are not required to be contained in a "beer garden". The easy way to understand this is, not a misinformed opinion from a condescending "city official", not a non-applicable city ordinance, it's with one's own eyes and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1152702934166916482006-07-12T06:15:00.000-05:002006-07-12T06:15:00.000-05:0021-0223. Consumption on public streets or alleys.I...21-0223. Consumption on public streets or alleys.<BR/>It shall be unlawful for any person to consume any alcoholic beverages, or to serve, sell, or possess an open container which contains alcoholic beverages, upon any public street, alley, highway or public sidewalk within the City of Grand Forks, except when such street or portion thereof is included within an area for which the city council Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1152641512251979942006-07-11T13:11:00.000-05:002006-07-11T13:11:00.000-05:00I know the facts on this one. lymegreen69 is flat...I know the facts on this one. lymegreen69 is flat out wrong. The organizers of the all school reunion chose to set up their event that way. No big deal. Most of these "I don't understand liquor" types usually act on feelings instead of facts.<BR/><BR/>If a dude gets all liquored up and drives into a school, it's liquor's fault, right?<BR/><BR/>How do you account for FORXFEST, Grand Pasta Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1152626889089020402006-07-11T09:08:00.000-05:002006-07-11T09:08:00.000-05:00Let me respond to the above reply, um, ah,....wron...Let me respond to the above reply, um, ah,....wrong.<BR/><BR/>In fact, if a bar wanted to set up on the sidewalk out front of their establishment because of a civic event happening (all-school reunion, street-party, bungee jumping...there's one from the history books) they'd fill out the necessary paperwork, pay the off-premise fee, and if deemed required, they go sing their song before the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1152597850557698432006-07-11T01:04:00.000-05:002006-07-11T01:04:00.000-05:00Sorry for the prior typos and grammar issues...one...Sorry for the prior typos and grammar issues...one does learn to rely on software in this modern age!<BR/><BR/>(I'm the anon above)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1152594808961509512006-07-11T00:13:00.000-05:002006-07-11T00:13:00.000-05:00Actually, it's an interesting little bit of Grand ...Actually, it's an interesting little bit of Grand Forks history.<BR/><BR/>For a long time the city required beer gardens at private, open to the public, off-premise special events but, DIDN'T at city events...ie. FORXFEST. (Remember those good-ol' street parties?) Then the city eventually came 'round and made what I feel is the right decision...let legal adults roam with beverages. Afterall, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1152392554550286592006-07-08T16:02:00.000-05:002006-07-08T16:02:00.000-05:00First off, where/when did GF get this reputation f...First off, where/when did GF get this reputation for being the Binge Drinking capital of the country? I've only lived up here close to two years, but I don't see any more people up here drinking any more than they did back home in Indiana... I'd like to see solid, concrete proof of where GFK gets this recognition. Secondly, what right do you have GFG, saying that everyone that walks up to a Matthew Hartmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02143379803441439650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1152292622633918422006-07-07T12:17:00.000-05:002006-07-07T12:17:00.000-05:00Does anyone else understand what anonymous just sa...Does anyone else understand what anonymous just said?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1152284053570795312006-07-07T09:54:00.000-05:002006-07-07T09:54:00.000-05:00It appears to me that Grand Forks has relied so mu...It appears to me that Grand Forks has relied so much on government participation for development and a "build it and they will come" mentality, that the community has lost sight of simple economics.<BR/><BR/>"Honey, the kids want to go to First Night". "Okay, cancel the reservations, oh and…we won't need that cab-service". "Got it, I'm not going shopping for that new outfit". "Let's skip havinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1152235608274164232006-07-06T20:26:00.000-05:002006-07-06T20:26:00.000-05:00First Night is mostly corporate sponsored, if I re...First Night is mostly corporate sponsored, if I recall correctly.<BR/><BR/>It also has no private sector competitor. These kinds of community events don't make money -- hence the sponsors.<BR/><BR/>Criticism is fair but you need facts.Tu-Uyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499403304285061272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1152219248406430972006-07-06T15:54:00.000-05:002006-07-06T15:54:00.000-05:00Bitter much?Bitter much?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1152204280551780922006-07-06T11:44:00.000-05:002006-07-06T11:44:00.000-05:00I'm the previous anon. I'm not a right winger, ju...I'm the previous anon. I'm not a right winger, just taken 'em case by case. This one's a no-brainer in my mind. Good in principal, doesn't pan out in reality. Do you even know the budget?<BR/><BR/>Grand Forks is a town with serious issues. I'm sure you've heard the people feel taxes are too high, the public has become so apathetic about community leaders that less than 10% vote. C'mon, get Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1152196705722791012006-07-06T09:38:00.000-05:002006-07-06T09:38:00.000-05:00Don't make this part of a right-wing harangue. It'...Don't make this part of a right-wing harangue. It's common for towns of this size to underwrite community events that are too large for any one community organization to sponsor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1152194431946271242006-07-06T09:00:00.000-05:002006-07-06T09:00:00.000-05:00First Night is a joke. The bloated budget of the ...First Night is a joke. The bloated budget of the event is a travesity. Take a look at how much is spent. For what? Some Ole and Lena jokes? But, the real issue is, a Government Agency for a one night event? Really? Why? Most First Nights around the Nation have been desolved.<BR/><BR/>Look in the city directory. A listing for First Night? The private sector has always done a good job of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1152150510407181072006-07-05T20:48:00.000-05:002006-07-05T20:48:00.000-05:00I didn't attend any of the events other than the f...I didn't attend any of the events other than the fireworks (which were very nice, I thought). One thing that bothered me was a group of people who sat behind my two young children and me on the banks of the Red River. A couple of younger men in the group were letting swear words fly. I certain can swear a blue streak, but I was brought up knowing when its inappropriate (i.e. when at a large Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com