Comments on: VTA Says “Go Sharks” http://willowglenextra.com/2007/04/vta-says-go-sharks/ Independent Neighborhood News & Talking Points Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:51:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: No parade through Morgan Hill ... http://willowglenextra.com/2007/04/vta-says-go-sharks/#comment-115757 No parade through Morgan Hill ... Wed, 02 May 2007 20:16:50 +0000 http://www.willowglenextra.com/2007/04/vta-says-go-sharks/#comment-115757 While WGx is celebrating the Sharks as an exciting community event, at least one person living in Morgan Hill thinks VTA should drop its flashing "Go Sharks" bus lights. From <a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_5800134" rel="nofollow">Mr. Roadshow in this morning's SJ Mercury News</a>: <blockquote>Q: I noticed that the lighted signs on a Valley Transportation Authority bus flash "Go Sharks." Please tell me the cash-strapped transportation agency is making money from this. With all due respect to Sharks fans, I hope we're not using government-owned equipment to advertise a privately owned business without compensation. Arlen Stone Morgan Hill A: Are you from Detroit? Come on, get on the Sharks bandwagon. The VTA is not collecting money from our favorite hockey team, but this gesture is not costing the agency anything. It can program about 150 messages, including holiday wishes, alerts, safety messages or special messages like this. Said Brent-the-VTA-Man: "The VTA is a partner with the community and would like to support the Sharks with their playoff run."</blockquote> Seriously, Arlen .... don't expect the Stanley Cup to be paraded down Main Street in Morgan Hill this year, even if the Sharks do win it. sheesh .... While WGx is celebrating the Sharks as an exciting community event, at least one person living in Morgan Hill thinks VTA should drop its flashing “Go Sharks” bus lights. From Mr. Roadshow in this morning’s SJ Mercury News:

Q: I noticed that the lighted signs on a Valley Transportation Authority bus flash “Go Sharks.” Please tell me the cash-strapped transportation agency is making money from this. With all due respect to Sharks fans, I hope we’re not using government-owned equipment to advertise a privately owned business without compensation.

Arlen Stone
Morgan Hill

A: Are you from Detroit? Come on, get on the Sharks bandwagon.

The VTA is not collecting money from our favorite hockey team, but this gesture is not costing the agency anything. It can program about 150 messages, including holiday wishes, alerts, safety messages or special messages like this. Said Brent-the-VTA-Man: “The VTA is a partner with the community and would like to support the Sharks with their playoff run.”

Seriously, Arlen …. don’t expect the Stanley Cup to be paraded down Main Street in Morgan Hill this year, even if the Sharks do win it. sheesh ….

]]> By: joann landers http://willowglenextra.com/2007/04/vta-says-go-sharks/#comment-114504 joann landers Mon, 30 Apr 2007 23:36:43 +0000 http://www.willowglenextra.com/2007/04/vta-says-go-sharks/#comment-114504 I saw that too. Nice touch. I saw that too. Nice touch.

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