SULLIVAN'S SALVOS
May 6, 2016
Sullivan’s
Salvos 5/10/16
In this edition:
*Congratulations, Jordan!
*Farmer’s Markets
*UI and the Minimum Wage
*Bike to Work Week
*Did You Know?
*Congratulations, Jordan!
I
am always a proud papa, but that is particularly true this week. My daughter
Jordan graduates Saturday from Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois
with a BA in Psychology.
Jordan
graduated in 4 years with a GPA of right at 3.0 while competing in NCAA
Division I track and field and the GLAM Club.
I
have said it before, but it bears repeating – my daughter is one of my heroes.
Never in her life did she allow difficult circumstances to stop her from
achieving her goals. Unless you know the whole story, you can never appreciate
the courage this young woman has. She is truly remarkable. And she is
mine! J
Congratulations,
Honey! I love you and I am proud of you!
*Farmer’s Markets
It is May, and that means it is time for our local Farmer’s
Markets! Pork from Lois Pavelka, bread from Cephus Yoder, Marv Hotz’ sweet
corn, the Miller’s beets… my mouth is watering!
People
who know me know that I am a farmer’s market fanatic. I can be found at the
Iowa City Farmer’s Market pretty much every Wednesday and Saturday. I love the
food, I love the farmers, I love the customers … I love everything about it!
See you at the market!
*UI and the Minimum Wage
About
2700 people on the UI payroll earn under $9.15. Apparently they will CONTINUE
to earn under $9.15, as the University of Iowa has decided not to follow the
increase in the county minimum wage.
Spokesperson
Rod Lehnertz said, "We do not and are not following
the Johnson County (minimum wage), but rather our own market needs to fill any
position on campus related to the minimum wage.”
I
love it when the guy who earns $200k lectures low-wage workers on “the market.”
He should be ashamed. The whole University should be ashamed.
I know... you have already read this on Facebook 100 times. But
it bears repeating. The UI was holding a "Social Justice" discussion
on Monday, May 2nd, to be moderated by President Harrold. I went to ask why
2700 UI students are NOT being paid the minimum wage.
After a lengthy intro, I finally
got to ask the question. The response came not from the President, but from a
committee member who said, "No one here can answer that. We can put
something on the website in a couple weeks."
Upon that response, I said,
"Let us know when you ARE ready to talk about it," and walked out.
Unacceptable.
Absolutely unacceptable. The UI is probably under no legal obligation to raise
the wage; I acknowledge that. But they have a moral and ethical obligation to
explain how and why the decision was made.
While we are on the topic – certainly not every UI Administrator
is overpaid. Most work hard and deserve what they earn. But consider this:
One $200,000 job would cover 100,000 hours of student work at
the higher wage. That would buy 5 weeks/year for every student who needs an
increase. Two $200,000 jobs would cover 10 weeks/year for every person who
needs an increase. That is pretty much a semester. I would gladly take that
trade.
Again, my intent is not to vilify the whole UI administration.
It is my intent, however, to call out the powerful (some of whom ARE UI
administrators) who get rich while the poor suffer.
I am ashamed of my alma mater.
*Bike to Work Week
Whether
you’re an old hand at two wheels or are looking to join a community of joyful
cyclists, Bike to Work Week offers something for everyone.
Bike
to Work Week is supported by the cities of Coralville, Iowa City, and
University Heights, Johnson County, and Think Bicycles of Johnson County.
Sunday, May 15
Mayor’s Family Ride with
IC Mayor Throgmorton
Meet at Upper City Park in
front of the pool
3 pm
Monday, May 16
Breakfast hosted by 30th
Century Bike
312 E. Prentiss St.
7-10 am
Bike-Bus-Car Race
Meet 11:15 am at
Coralville Public Library
End at Iowa City Public
Library
Wheely Fun Bike Basics
Iowa City Public Library,
Room A
7-8:30 pm
Tuesday, May 17
Breakfast hosted by
Johnson County
Johnson County
Administration Building
913 S. Dubuque St.
7-9 am
Legal Cycling presentation
by Bikelaw’s Jim Freeman
Iowa City Public Library,
Room A
7-8:30 pm
Wednesday, May 18
Breakfast courtesy of
University Heights and Geoff’s Bike and Ski
University Heights City
Hall, 1004 Melrose Ave.
6:30-8:30 am
Lunch with Local Burrito
The Broken Spoke
757 S. Gilbert St.
Noon-1 pm
Old Pi to New Pi Ride
5:30 pm start Chauncey
Swan Park, Washington St., Ride together to Coralville New Pi
Thursday, May 19
Lunch with Griddle Me
This!
The Broken Spoke
757 S. Gilbert St.
Noon-1 pm
Rain date: Old Pi to New
Pi Ride
Friday, May 20
Breakfast at World of
Bikes
723 S. Gilbert St.
7-9 am
End of Week Party at the
new Bike Library
701 S. Dubuque St.
5:30-7:30 pm
Portrait with Your Bike,
courtesy of photographer Mauro Heck.
Full Moon Ride
Hosted by Kasey Bullerman
Leaves from Bike Library
7:30 pm
May is Bike Month and
there’s more fun to be had on two wheels.
Bike and Walk to the
Market: get $2 discount coupon to spend at Iowa City’s Farmer’s Market every
Saturday in May.
College Street becomes a
Bike Boulevard on May 20-21. Come roll with your family and friends and enjoy a
car-free life.
Tour de Farm, a tour of
the historic Lucas Farms neighborhood, Saturday, May 28, 1-4 pm, ride starts
and ends at 1609 DeForest.
*DID YOU KNOW?
52% of the people over age 25 in Johnson County have at least a BA
degree. (Source: US Census Bureau.)
Anyone
interested in learning more about County government should take a look at the
County website-
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---Rod
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