Off The Record

Where were the Little Vibrations 4^th of July? We always looked forward to their performance in the pavilion and were very disappointed to see them missing from the day's events. There are numerous conflicting reports explaining their absence. Was the Park District involved? Denying youngsters opportunities to participate in events can decrease attendance.

The ministerial association's ice cream and pie social was also absent. Do the minister's not need money from the pie and ice cream sales anymore? Don't they enjoy serving pie and ice cream to an appreciative public? Perhaps there were forces at work beyond the ministers' control?

Not long before the 4^th someone called the Sanitation Inspector and suggested an inspection was in order for the kitchen at the American Legion Building. Nice timing considering the 4h of July Eastern Star breakfast has been held there for years. The inspector gave the kitchen a clean slate. The inspector suggested the "whistle blower" find something better to do with their time.

Perhaps the 4^th of July committee was intimidated by all the unnecessary hoopla over sanitation at the Urbana Farmers Market.

Word is the long time chairman of the 4^th of July Committee resigned last week. Can we suggest a new game to add to the festivities at next year's 4^th in the Park? How about pass the buck?!!! We know who would come in first place!