[Dixielandjazz] Handicapped & Getting Yelled At

[Steve Barbone]

We have a lady in nearby Glassboro (across the river from Philadelphia) who
patrols the handicapped spots there on her own. When she spots a violator,
she snaps a Polaroid picture showing the license plate and sends it to the
Police who then ticket the offender.

Works great and once word got out, the offenses decreased markedly. She even
caught some players from the Philadelphia Eagles (football team) illegally
parking in those spots.

Something we might all do if so moved.

Regarding getting yelled out by "officials". That is a fact of life in every
business. I am on the Zoning Hearing Board of my township. We constantly get
yelled at by residents when we enforce the law, rather than their wishes. We
have trained ourselves to be patient and courteous. Keeping one's cool can,
and should be learned by all jazz festival volunteers, public officials etc.
It goes with the territory.

Besides, there are many ways to otherwise blunt the attacks. :-) VBG.

Cheers,
Steve Barbone