Historical December 1983 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Recently, I was asked what The Paper was.
Although I was a bit taken aback at first, upon reflection, I realized that The Paper had been a part of my living in the neighborhood for so long that I had stopped thinking about it in such basic terms. So, indeed, what is The Paper?
It is the publication by and for the residents of the Skinker-DeBaliviere neighborhood and environs.
The organization which publishes it is the West End Publishing Co., which was incorporated “exclusively for the charitable and educational purpose of providing information and assistance to improve neighborhood conditions and to foster the education, culture, society, security, and comfort of neighborhood residents.” In other words, West End Publishing Co. publishes The Paper for you, our neighbors.
It is an independent organization which determines its own editorial policy.
Although funds have been received from the Skinker-DeBaliviere Community Council and neighborhood groups, our primary means of support are from advertising and taxdeductible contributions.
If one ever needed an example of a “not-for-profit” organization, The Paper would be an ideal model. Why is it necessary, at this time, to remind our readers of our purpose?
There are two primary reasons: to further the use of The Paper as a public service publication and to encourage monetary contributions.
In the coming months there will be increased discussions on potential issues affecting our neighborhood, and readers should know that they can express here their views about the Nina Place redevelopment or Light Rail or anything else.
In order to be submitted, articles need to be written clearly and typed (please!).
An article will not be held back from publication because of its writer’s opinion. Letters to the Editor are also welcome.
In order to continue to serve our purpose, we need money — not a great deal, just enough to pay the bills. Advertising pays for approximately two-thirds of the cost of an issue.
We depend on your support for the balance. West End Publishing is a 501(c) (3) organization, which means that any contributions to The Paper are tax deductible. So, as the year ends, please consider making a donation — nothing is too small.
At this time, thanks go to an anonymous donor and Jack and Gerry Flynn for their contributions.
Please join with them and send your donation to The Paper, 6008 Kingsbury, 63112.
Originally published in The Paper, December 1983.
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