WHEN IS A RETREAD NOT A RETREAD ?

re-tread: to put a new tread on (a worn tire)  [Emphasis mine]

At the April Town Board meeting, the Board interviewed four applicants for the Planning Commission. In interviewing one applicant who has never before been a public official in Eureka, Supervisor Kenny Miller stated that he was asking a question of this person because, "The others are 'retreads.'"

"Ooowww noice; verrry noice," Yours Truly commented loudly from the back of the audience. (Think Eliza Doolittle of My Fair Lady, the weasels of The Wind In the Willows, or even Onslow of Keeping Up Appearances. Who says this blog isn't a treasure trove of culture???)

At this juncture, Supervisor Miller had enough self-perspective to state, "Maybe I should watch what words I use," or something to that effect.

Now, there's a thought.




The fact that certain citizens have had the commitment and dedication to a well and fairly run Township to give yet again of their personal time is something to be appreciated, not dismissed off-handedly, in my opinion.  Being a public official, trying to appropriately follow the Ordinances, whether on the Board or the Commission, can be a thankless job. I am not alone in speaking from experience on this point, rest assured.

Therefore, I applaud the "retreads," whether on the newly appointed Planning Commission or the recently elected Board.

Energizer Bunny, Anyone?