Coral Gables Historical Archive
The Times
Saturday, November 27, 1976, page 5 (of 21)
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Good decision
Thanks to the City of West Miami, the community school at Sylvania Heights Elementary School, will continue operating until at least Oct. 1, 1977. Even though the city is hard pressed for funds, the city's council voted on Nov. 22 to contribute $3,750 to keep the community school open for the benefit of some 800 area residents who attend about 20 courses in a variety of subjects. The council took the action even though statistics show that only 25 per cent of those who attend classes at the school are residents of the City of West Miami. The city originally had planned to survey its residents for their views on the city continuing to subsidize the community school. But school officials told the city that time didn't allow for the survey. Community school officials said that if the city didn't decide be Nov. 23 that the school would be discontinued after Dec. 31. We don't think the residents of West Miami will mind, however, that this decision was made. A school operating at peak efficiency at all times is a benefit to us all in the long run.
Thieves beware
Apparently there are a lot of thieves doing their Christmas shopping early and at the expense of Coral Gables merchants. It's a sad commentary on our times that just about this time every year, shoplifters come to town along with Santa Claus. Some merchants, in certain areas, say they must keep their doors locked during business hours so that customers must knock on the door to gain access to their store. And the thieves are brazen. They walk in with nothing and walk out with merchandise before the store owner even knows they were there. Many merchants have complained to the police, asking for extra patrols and they think the police are not listening. The Gables police are indeed helping out. Extra policemen will be walking the Gables business area and additional officers will be driving the streets. Shop owners should be able to breathe a little easier because of this extra, welcome help. It will, at least, be a little tougher on the shoplifters.
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Nothing sacred?
Whatever happened to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer? You may recall he had a very shiny nose and all the other reindeer called him names? Well, he was nowhere in sight when Santa arrived at the Cutler Ridge Shopping Center Friday morning. Instead, Santa made his appearance on Jessie. (Jessie, the red-trunked pachyderm?) Nonetheless, this being Florida and all and snowless, the youngsters didn't let it bother them. Besides they got to take a ride on Jessie, too. Oh, the times, oh, the customs! Photo by KAY SEVERINSEN
Article helped 'Harvest' succeed
reader response EDITOR: The Historical Association Board is particularly grateful to the Coral Gables Times for supporting our greatest venture to date, THE HARVEST. Wednesday's , Nov. 3, entertainment feature with pictures was invaluable. Claire Ortalda caught our enthusiasm for THE HARVEST beautifully and worked so conscientiously with us to create her appealing article. We also appreciate your assistance with program distribution through selected Times circulation. Zee Shipley, our Volunteer Publicity Chairman, learned such a great deal from the publicity seminar sponsored by The Times/Guide and appreciated the opportunity to attend. She enjoyed so much her association with you and commented that you went out of your way to assist her. RANCY F. NIMNICHT Director MARY DODD RUSSELL HARVEST Co-ordinator
Volunteers responded to bike repair story
EDITOR: As Mayor of the City of South Miami, I really can't thank your newspaper enough for the many responses we received to help us repair bikes that are to be given to needy children for Christmas. The article in the weekend issue of Nov. 13th by Ed Knight brought several volunteers to our aid who are willing to repair these bikes and make them useable. This will make 38 children in our community very happy this Christmas. JACK BLOCK Mayor
Cure U.S.1 Gateway
EDITOR: With Christmas around the corner, it would be a nice gesture of the times if the county or the City of Coral Gables would do something about that hideous section of U.S.1, known as the Gateway. It's deplorable that people in this country during this "enlightened" age have to live like that. We spend millions on less worthy projects, and I, for one, would be more than happy to donate time and money to see that eyesore of the soul cured. DORIS TURSI Coconut Grove
Letters welcome
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