Coral Gables Historical Archive
The Guide
Thursday, February 8, 1962, page 1 (of 16)
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Bark Worse Than Bite 'Best Friends'—Problem
By MAURICE LABELLE Guide Managing Editor If you want to get into a real dog fight — complain about your neighbor's dog. When a man beats his wife, police show little reluctance to lock up the culprit and are often disappointed when the little woman backs down at the thought of losing a paycheck. But a concensus of area law enforcement officials indicates that they would rather handle almost any kind of case except that of a barking dog. Why is that so? Well, a lot of complaints are based on spite — stem from other complaints, Don Barmack, chief prosecutor for the Metro Court points out. "Frequently, friction over other matters such as conflict between children will cause a complaint against a dog," said Assistant Chief D. F. Edwards, of the Coral Gables Police Department. Sgt. Lucien Burgett, of very happy that barking dogs were not his responsibility. Burgett has his hands full (See 'Best,' P. 5)
Let dogs delight to bark and bite,
For God hath made them so . . . (Isaac Watts, 1674-1748)
THE GUIDE
• RED-BIRD • KENDALL SUNILAND WEST DADE • WEST MIAMI • SOUTH MIAMI • WESTCHESTER • CHAPMAN FIELD WESTWOOD LAKE THE GUIDE BULK RATE U. S. POSTAGE PAID Permit 742 Miami, Fla. Vol. 4, No. 35 16 Pages Thursday, Feb. 8, 1962 Price 10c
• And Our Family Is the Millionth!
A neighbor of ours turned out to be Dade County's millionth resident. He is Minas E. (Nick) Nicolaides, a 29-year-old electronics engineer who moved here from California because of "healthful climate environment." Nicolaides, his wife, Eva, and two children, Lynn, 6, and Carol 4, live at 11301 SW 109th Ave., Kendall Estates. They came here from La Mirada, near Los Angeles, last November. Nicolaides was honored by the Miami - Dade County Chamber of Commerce last week in ceremonies held at Bayfront Park. A dark - haired six - foot graduate of the University of Florida, Nicolaides is employed by Milgo Electronic Corp., a contractor for a variety of federal projects, including missiles. He was born in Greece when his father, Nicholas Emanuel Nicolaides, fulfilled a wish that one of his children be born in his homeland by returning there temporarily. The father, a former Atlanta attorney, now lives in Miami also. Nicolaides' wife is a native of Powder Springs, Ga. The family likes sports and the beach and Mrs. Nicolaides likes gardening around the home and raising show dogs. Nicolaides is scheduled for a round of national and other appearances in connection with the millionth resident promotion. DADE COUNTY'S MILLIONTH RESIDENT, Nick Nicolaides and his family, did not take long to acclimate themselves and adopt our ways. Here they are enjoying a cookout at their Kendall Estates home. Mrs. Eva (Lou) Nicolaides helps out as Lynn, 6, and Carol, 4, wait impatiently with their pets while daddy barbecues the franks.
Do Something Please!
Got a gripe? Tell us about it and we'll investigate it for you. For instance, the nurse's letter at right led to our story today about what you can do—and can't do—about the nuisance of a barking dog. Wondered why a road's not paved? No sidewalk for the kids to walk on to school? Whatever it is, write us; we'll find out. Box 580, Coral Gables 34.
Her Letter About Fido Has Point
EDITOR: Not long ago, Ed Knight wrote in "The Guide" concerning noisy dogs. He wrote that there is a Metro ordinance by which people can get relief. Why is it, then, that when the people next door to this nuisance called South Miami, they were told that if the dog is quiet between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. that there isn't much can be done about it? So a dog can bark all day and evening and the neighbors are supposed to be happy about it. The South Miami police did talk to the woman about it, but it has done very little good. I happen to be a nurse who lives directly back of the house and work part of the year at night. The police told me that people who work at night have no right to complain about day-time noises. But I don't think people like it much if no one worked at night. We had a nice neighborhood until a few months ago when this woman moved in with her pest. He even barks at members of their own household. We appreciate the delivery of The Guide each week. I would like to know what this ordinance is that is supposed to relieve people of barking dogs. We have always had dogs in the neighborhood, so I am not against dogs. If there is something that can be done about this and my neighbors I would certainly appreciate knowing what it is. MRS. IRENE GUSTAMUS
THE GUIDE
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South Miamians Vote Tuesday; 10 in Race
Approximately 4,000 South Miamians will be eligible to vote in next Tuesday's City Council election, but City officials expect the turnout to be a small fraction of that. At stake is the mayor's job and those of three councilmen. The South Miami Jaycees have scheduled a political rally at the South Miami Chamber of Commerce grounds starting at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Free refreshments will be served by the Jaycees in an effort to stir interest in the election. The Jaycees also got permission to cage one of the white ducks from Fuchs Park and displayed him yesterday (Wednesday) and again today (Thursday), with a sign, "We don't vote, we just squawk." Circulars urging citizens to vote were also distributed to all of the 3,500 South Miami homes, according to Jaycee Bill Ussery Jr. Mayor Paul U. Tevis, a three-termer, is opposed by David Popper and Edward C. Vining Jr. for a two-year term. Incumbent councilmen, Mrs. Jean Willis, Joseph H. Kline and Wallace J. Rinz all face opposition for the two two-year and one one-year terms in the non-partisan election. Their opponents will be Sidney Efronson, Ray Gibbs, Hugh Parrish and Ronald Singerman. One polling station — the Fire Station — will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Vice Mayor Will Speak To Club
The vice-mayor of Miami, Henry L. Balaban, will speak to the Southwest Democratic Club at 8 p.m., Feb. 19, on "How to Make Your Voice Heard in Government." The meeting, which will be held at the West Miami Town Hall, 901 SW 62nd Ave., is open to the public. A practicing attorney for forty years, Balaban was formerly an assistant United States attorney in Chicago and more recently a Miami municipal judge. Don Black of Coral Gables, newly elected president of the Southwest Democratic Club, will preside at the meeting. Other officers, serving for the year are: Fred Sexton, vice president; Mrs. Gerald Lewis, secretary; Mrs. Harry Hammer, treasurer; and William Winston, financial secretary.
Miller Heights
A representative from the City of Coral Gables bus company will be the speaker Tuesday when the Miller Heights Citizens Association meets at 7:45 p.m. in the Blue Lakes Elementary School. Walter Caraker, 8202 SW 2nd St., was recently elected president of the association.