A verdict is in on Gardner’s ‘Verdict’...

A verdict is in on

Gardner’s ‘Verdict’

I read Judge Robert Gardner’s “The Verdict” articles very week,

and I used to attend those parties at the Aerodrome back in the late

1950s. I knew those guys and had a wonderful time. It was a much

different town 44 years ago, Newport Beach was, and I really miss it.

I wish you’d write a book and put all those “Verdict” stories

together.

FRED BOCKMILLER

Costa Mesa

Church should grow

for children’s sake

I encourage support for the proposed modernization of St. Andrew’s

Church. I am here to speak for the youth of our area.

I have been a high school teacher and assistant principal for 41

years. I am in touch with what keeps kids in school and makes them

successful: extracurricular activities.

These are the kinds of activities that need space. I’m talking

about choir. I’m talking about dance. I’m talking about plays and

musical productions. And, I’m talking about every athletic team you

can imagine. And I’m also in touch with what we have a shortage of in

our area: venues for performances and athletics.

Do you know how hard it is to book a gymnasium for a practice or

game in this town? My heart smiles at the reality of the 1,000-seat

gymnasium at St. Andrew’s.

Think about your best memories of high school. Was it the English

class or the athletic team you most identified with, or how about the

school play, or the choral performance?

St. Andrew’s doesn’t limit their facilities to its own members.

The church welcomes other community groups who need space for their

youth.

Let’s look to the future. Let’s keep our eye on our kids.

JUDY WEIGHTMAN

Newport Beach