It seems Councilman Vies was out playing a leisurely round of golf with his best golfing buddies Dave Peterson and Jeff Jenson when he spied Havre Daily News publisher Martin Cody out playing a little golf himself. Now we all know that Vies thinks there is a vast right-wing conspiracy of people around town “out to get him” and Martin Cody heads up that list because as Vies tells it, the newspaper is in cahoots with the local tea-baggers to make him look bad. Just seeing poor Martin Cody on the same green as him just sets Vies over the edge and as luck would have it when the unsuspecting Cody goes into the refreshment tent Vies and his court of jesters follow him in and proceed to yell “nasty thoughts” at Cody about his lack of manhood and the worthlessness of the Havre paper. This bezerko act goes on for an uncomfortably long time and eventually drew quite a crowd of onlookers. Our witness said it reminded him of the prelude to a good old locker room fight where the Jocks strut around and pound their chests like you used to witness in Junior High sports. What else would you expect from a former fading Jock?
Later reports (after a few more drinks) have Public Works director Peterson berating the guy that put up the vote for “None of These” sign and yelping that he is going to boycott Murphy’s Pub as a punishment to the dumb schmuck that dared put up that sign. This boycott must be really taking off as I personally went up to Murphy’s Friday night with a couple of my friends and there wasn’t one single seat available to rest my derriere so we headed on downtown instead. Will these democrats never learn? They have worn this boycotting business nearly to the end and as I recall it has never ever worked for them (Pizza Pro – Gold’s Gym – etc) yet that is the first action they take anytime anyone dares speak against their kingdom.
What is really sad is that poor misunderstood Councilman Vies is continuing this reign of bad press himself. If he would have had the sense to keep his big yap closed after the first negative “rusty-towel” story this would be all blown over and out of people’s minds and he could continue on his oblivious and happy way. Better get back on your meds Jer as you are messing with people that buy ink by the truck load and it is a no-win battle.
Anyone interested in pursuing a consolidation of City-County government or at the very least changing our form of government to a City Manager to try and end these problems?
I have never been in a town that has this much drama by the elected officials. Are they even capable of acting like adults?
ReplyDeleteI would vote for hiring a city manager but wouldn’t you still have city commissioners
Way to keep things stirred up Veis and Peterson
ReplyDeleteYou have to be pulling our leg with this post. No one is dense enough to do what you are telling us here after all the prior negative press. Even Veis wouldn’t be this dim-witted
ReplyDeleteStupid is as Stupid does.
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I always have to laugh when they boast of boycotting someone because you need wide spread support for a boycott to be effective which they never seem to bring together. These guys are also talking trash all over town about a few individuals they just suspect might have said a few negative things about them over this water mess.
ReplyDeleteTalk about being irrational and letting your paranoia consume you.
The Veis stage show is becoming petty and juvenile. What would the Bear Paw Credit Union shareholders think of a boycott on the bank? What a bunch of cry baby pee pants
ReplyDeleteGrow up
I think the Corrector needs to get there facts straight. Peterson and Jenson were nowere in sight,and the people were allready in the tent getting out of the rain. Was his rants and raves uncalled for? Not at all. Were they bad timing and in company of people who really don't give a shit? Absolutely. Don't let the Corrector become the same type of political rag that the HDN is.
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ReplyDeleteWe got this story from a person that actually viewed Vies chewing out the HDN publisher. Dave Peterson was Vies's golf partner and Jenson was with them. I have known the person reporting this story to me for a long time and he has no personal reason to change any of the facts. To satisfy myself as to the facts I will double check with him tonight
Good idea, because your source is wrong on who was present. As far as the ass chewing, he was dead on.
ReplyDeleteThe city of Havre is in dire need of a qualified city manager. But that issue was soundly defeated in a previous election. Our sewer system, water infrastructure, streets, sidewalks and fiscal health would not be in such a state of decay today if we had a professional city manager. Unfortunately, as long as they get up in the morning, and their toilet flushes, people feel that everything is right in the world. Our town has not had anyone, including Peterson, with any credentials whatsoever to run a city.
ReplyDeletePeterson and half the young police force hang out and/or drink with Veis regularly. What's so hard to believe about this story watchdog?
ReplyDeleteWhat I don't understand is how none of them ever manages to get pulled over for DUI
So instead of the cold water plunge thing at Mayor Bob park, how about a cage match between these two dudes?
ReplyDeleteIt would be a huge attraction for Havre Festival Days.
For that matter it would be a great opening match to see Andrew (the hammer)Brekke vs Allen(the Hawaiian) Woodwick.
Also, when posting about someone - with a lack of true facts (I was also there and this post kind of overexaggerates the whole situation) - perhaps you ought to learn how to correctly spell their name. Nearly every post that bitches about GV has some sort of misspelling of his name. Just sayin'.
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