Historical September 1983 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
If an editorial is supposed to give an opinion of the editor, I would like to express my optimism for The Paper’s coming year.
In reviewing our recent fundraising success, the plans for articles and new columns, and the accomplishments of our dedicated staff and writers, I am . proud to be a part of an exciting community project. I would like to briefly outline The Paper’s status as we begin the new year.
First, we are financially solvent!
On July 30, we held a fund-raising party at JoAnn and Neville Vatcha’s; with approximately one hundred people attending, we cleared about $500. Special thanks to JoAnn and Neville for their generous hospitality, and as to be expected. Neville’s breakfast was a treat.
The night would not have happened at all without the staff and board members who planned, distributed flyers, bartended, and brought food: and it could not have been a success without the people who came.
Another $100 was raised from friends who were unable to attend, but who sent in contributions: Betty and Joe Botz, Leslie and Skip Coburn, Cindy and John Curley, Fred Faust, Jr., David Garin, Irene Geer, Karleen and Tom Hoerr, Edna Kriege and George Paul, Pat and Ken Krippner, Linda Kulla and Don Richardson, Sharon and Tom McPherron, Marguerite Neilson, Lois and Vince Schoemehl, and Mary Smith. Of course, if anyone else would like to make a donation, we are always fundraising.
A very generous contribution from the DeBaliviere Place Association is also greatly appreciated.
Many thank-yous to everyone; money may not be everything, but it certainly helps.
Now that we are able to pay our bills, we have the opportunity to try to expand our coverage.
In addition to our regular features, we have added two new columns. Joyce Criglar from the Council office will be writing “CAO” (Community Assistance Office), which will deal with community needs and services.
On the light-hearted side, “Macho Menus” will be written by neighborhood men, sharing their favorite gourmet secrets.
We will be looking for volunteers for this column, so gentlemen —be prepared.
Finally, and most importantly, I would like to thank some loyal workers and introduce several new staff members. King Schoenfeld is retiring as editor, although we can still count on his sound advice and excellent photography. Richard Webb this past year has been the business manager while working some incredible hours and taking business courses; Candace Page has volunteered to assume this important position. JoAnn Vatcha and Venita Lake are still going to be very involved and already have been a tremendous help to me. Nancy Lee and Ramona Stelford are going to be in charge of advertising and Mary Powell will be helping with distribution.
Two patient and understanding people behind the scenes who have been essential to The Paper are Richard Lowenstein, our typesetter, and Jim Ealing at Nordmann Printing.
Many thanks to them and to the many others whom I have not mentioned by name but who are very much appreciated—our regular writers and guest-writers, distributors, and advertisers. I would like to ask anyone to make suggestions, submit an article or a letter to the editor. Remember, this is The Paper for your neighborhood and it will only be as successful as we make it!
Originally published in The Paper, September 1983.
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