Of course the locals feel they get a financial gain but it's nowhere near what was promised the state. The state has already stated in a number of...
Who's paying for future events at the WSC?
You're not paying attention. The electric is really a small part of the bigger problem of the state investing no more money in Sparta. It's all on...
There's no need to go back in history. The ATA is now in a position it can't afford so it needs to look forward. The facility need not be that large...
People aren't against the Grand. People are against the costs of continuing at Sparta. There are better alternatives if enough shooters start looking.
Dancing duff is right in a way. The Grand can go on forever you just need one thing, money. I'm sure duffer has it all figured out as too where the...
When Kotowski resigned last year many felt a sigh of relief thinking the continuing onslaught of anti gun fervor would quickly diminish. What they...
Big Don has spoken! The electric bill is part of a bigger problem and has been explained. No problem. I'm sure Big Don is referring to the fact the...
Speaking of delegates, the two I had conversations with were completely unaware of the unpaid bills or the actual MOU language but they are positive...
"Illinois Economic Development Authorities," many regional authorities throughout the state. I believe many outstanding ideas come to light at these...
Merlo left message, "wonder what it would be like to sit on a committee with the objective of originating a plan to recover $51,247,375. Where would...
Correct. Merlo's sure all have forgotten that little discussed article.
I think it was best summed up by the well known Sparta ATA icon who said, "kids, we don't need no stinking kids." Remember those darned kids walk...
Merlo says, September 8, 2014 Quad City Times article is interesting clue to future. More on Monday.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I understand the ATA will soon be working to identify shooters who are in possession of manual clay target throwers. They will be...
In light of recent financial developments the AIM shoot may be expanded to 6 days with a small deposit due immediately. Discussions are currently...
Can't wait to see the spin the other Kool Aid drinkers put on this. I guess the state will cough up the payment but wait, they don't have any money...
Just thinking, who's bill is this? Is the HOF part of this bill? There's year round vendors operating out of the WSC I believe, are they part of this...
It appears former Illinois Senator Dan Kotowski might get his wish without further anti-gun work on his part.
Illinois Senator Dan Kotowski, Democrat. Prior to his senate position he served as Executive Director of the "Illinois Council Against Handgun...
As I mentioned on another thread the AIM program has been expanded to four days. It appears the ATA is holding to the "fantastic direction"...
Gipson affirms fantastic direction intact - the AIM shot has been expanded to four days instead of two. I believe we are to understand the interest...
Merlo needs the weekend to verify a couple things he's heard so Monday's going to be the day. Meanwhile its an interesting timeline regarding Roach,...
WPT, good thoughts but no lead in water. Lead could be easily reclaimed. Will be interesting to see where money from lead ends up if it's reclaimed....
Last word was he's having a custom shooting wardrobe designed to go with his new camping spot. Hope it's a little more masculine than his scout...
More coming, hopefully Friday around noon. I can tell you now the sharks are in the water and they're not sharks with guns they're sharks that make...
Damn, who's calling the shots at the Cardinal Center? Ollie? That man seems to be pretty well connected. Good things happening, good for all...
Moot point. It's over, maybe a Grand at Sparta in 2016 but if so the financial loss will be borne by the ATA or their "Signature Sponsor." 2017 no...
Merlo just called from the Southside Rib joint. His comment was think politicians and developers. Partnerships, made to make, hide and keep large...
Not sure what Merlo's on to but these are some notes he left under the dumpster last night. 1700 acres, 250 acres of water, could be interconnected...
Duffer, I'll go on record here and now saying I feel confident there will be no Grand at Sparta in 2016 and if I'm wrong and there is the Grand...
Buckle up Roger, I think this ones gonna get real good before it's over! Not sure which one but I understand one of them actually knows a guy who...
"Nothing in this Memorandum Of Agreement precludes the ATA from exploring other opportunities to hold the Grand American elsewhere and terminating...
[ATTACH] Merlo's headed out again. This time he's tracking down what might be another embarrassing. announcement regarding the WSC's future. With all...
Was the one Nixon signed as well written as this one?
Very impressive document! What the hell is it good for? Obviously, way over my head as I see it as a worthless piece of paper designed to say nothing...
Two good choices. Hard to tell which but I think I'm leaning towards Hunter44 also. Just seems to be the spy type in my estimation. Throwing out...
Back to my first post. It definitely appears that if there is a Grand (doubtful) it will be whatever the ATA and Gipson want to do. Illinois will be...
Merlo left a note that he's headed out on another undercover investigation that will hopefully be disclosed real soon. Might be a major case of...
I think you're going to see a bunch of useless information battered around over the next three months then in May the shoe will drop. There will be...
[ATTACH] Merlo is just hanging out, keeping his eyes and ears open but it sounds like he sees all of this coming to an end soon.
[ATTACH] Merlo is back at his favorite campsite. He's feeling like a short termer at this point. His stay in Sparta is not going pass the summer as...
What will they end up with? Vendors are still waiting and wondering and it's pretty likely they will lose a number of the big vendors. The campsites...
The SCTP has left Sparta for 2016 but we have morons proclaiming they will be back in Sparta in 2017 because they have a contract. The ATA and IDNR...
Talking to my friend in Chicago and he thinks any shoot at the WSC in 2016 is an even money bet but he said any shoot in 2017 would be real long...
That's just the trap. Think about the skeet, sporting clays, rifle and pistol. The CC is doing what Sparta can never do, location, location, location.
He's not going to put anymore in. Especially in light of the downward tumble the Sparta Grand is taking.
I doubt the state of Illinois will place any importance to reopening the WSC for one 12-14 day event. I can easily see this place shuttered to save...
Merlo came through again. See his posting.
This MOU is nothing but a understanding with no legal status. It was just something put out there to keep the Kool Aid drinkers appeased. Now you...
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