The Guide

4 THE GUIDE Thursday, January 11, 1962

OFF BEAT By MAURICE LABELLE

Much to do has been made in recent weeks about the keeping of the minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board and their keeper, Bernard B. Weksler. Basically, some members of the seven-man board have not been happy with what they reflect. Not having been at the meetings, it is difficult to know whether the minutes are representative. If the information is erroneous or slanted, a new secretary is called for. One fact that struck me, however, was that in at least one instance the person complaining about the minutes was not present at one of the meetings in question. This brings to mind the first meeting of the board, shortly before which at least one of the members was exhibiting hostility towards another member whom she had not met before and only knew through newspaper stories and hearsay. It was apparent from the beginning that there was resentment on the part of some of its members about others selected to sit with them. The battle over the minutes was primarily an expression of personalities—but also of basic differences over the role of the board. Apparently this role has been straightened out by the City Commission, and ironically enough, Weksler's viewpoint that the board should be an active, self-energizing one has prevailed. But one thing has not been straightened out, and that is the keeping of the minutes. While other boards, such as the Planning Advisory Board and the Zoning Board, keep fairly complete minutes of their proceedings and liberally indirectly quote or paraphrase what is said and done, the majority of Recreation Advisory Board members feel that only the actions of the board should be reported. It might be pointed out that, although City Clerk Miss Lorretta Sheehy takes rather copious notes of Commission formal and informal meetings, the minutes only show the actions. The policy differs from one municipality to another and certainly between one level of government and another. Many use mechanical and electronic recording devices. Generally, the higher the level, the less the reluctance to publish verbatim reports of proceedings. Which makes you wonder about some of the statements made about the greater democracy inherent in the grass roots system. Why are people prone to accept the honor of serving and so reluctant to take responsibility for their actions? Are they ashamed? Are they too modest? Are they afraid or timid? Are they contemplating something illegal or dishonest? Are they not believers in the democratic processes? And how are the people, the voters, the public, to know what is going on, or who to vote for, or what to support or oppose? This is a question that every public servant must answer for himself. —ML— Our correspondent, Joe C. Morris, in a story last week reports on one side of the jets for Yugoslavia deal that appears a marvel of rationalization. The argument, basically, is that an old gun can't kill as well as a new gun and it might give you more trouble than it's worth. Realistically, few nations—possibly a half dozen—possess the latest in weaponry. The others have to go about the business of vanquishing their foes with so-called second rate or obsolete weapons. They are really to be pitied and should be helped. —ML— A mark of immaturity is to assume that everything in existence today is better than what came before. It would be difficult to tell those of us who remember twice a day home mail deliveries that once a day is better, or that mail service, for that matter, is better than it used to be. Or that telegram service is better, or that train service is better, or that service in stores is better.

Church Adds 17 New Members

Kendall Methodist Church recently admitted 17 new members to its congregation. They are Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lownsdale, 9831 SW 115th Ter.; Mrs. Guy Massey, 11320 SW 107th Ave.; James and Robert Little, 13401 SW 74th Ave.; Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Cline and Mary Beth, 16312 SW 99th Pl. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Joiner; Mrs. David Brack and John and Michael Brack, 7320 SW 122nd St.; Mrs. Dorothy Chamberlain, and her daughter Ann Losch, 15740 SW 79th Ave.; and Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Hamilton, 15001 SW 81st Ave.

Three New Businesses Open in Our Area

Three new business openings are reported for the area. Crest Drugs which includes a restaurant is located at 3950 SW 99th Ave. It is owned and operated by Roger and Rhea Gilcrest. The restaurant is managed by Kiefer Breeding. Meat Fair, Inc., located at 7437 Coral Way is managed by Ray Perlman. The new management has completely renovated the shop to a modern meat market. Charlie's Print Shop which is owned and operated by Charles Friedlander is at 9546 Bird Rd. The store carries two flat bed presses.

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