LITTLE GEMS
Has the tourism committee lost its heart and soul or is it operating at some level of brain damage or near death that the GSR cannot quite grasp?
The representatives for the Never Say Never Playground went before the tourism committee once again and were faced abruptly and immediately with a cold very cold welcome. A member of the commission was prepared for the NSNP beggars and read the state statute applicable to such projects word-for-word concerning why the commission was formed and what the commission’s obligations are.
This reading of the supposed rules came off as rude and inconsiderate as the member representatives from the playground project (who are very kind and patient) were asking for any help at all that the commission might be able to offer. They would have been happy with the donation of one playground piece, or other any amount of donation to help them move the project along.
The playground, to be located at 901 E Townline Road in Lake Geneva is expected to bring visitors in from all over while encouraging everyone to play together regardless of personal physical capabilities. With all the tournaments held in that park where the playground equipment is to be constructed, and new visitors with kids attending, this playground will bring ‘heads to beds,’ as the tourism commission likes to frequently say.
Unfortunately, the tourism commission would not justify any type of donation and offered no support or help at all. There was no sympathy or emotion whatsoever from the commission, other than mild passing criticism for the need and cost of this project. The playground builders would do well to regroup and approach the Lake Geneva Regional News. The Regional News has been extremely successful in getting the commission to give them about $40,000 to serve a variety of foods at ‘fests’ held in and around the city. Maybe the ‘down on their luck’ begging playground builders might consider a ‘Pepto-Bismol Fest,’ as certainly the members of the tourism commission may be in need of a bit of that curative medicine after reading this article.
Person Of the Week

Margo from Avant…with her lousy phony tip, and then a great real one.