Tuesday,
September
30,2008
My mule’s name was Ilikea (white skin)...we had a great time. I’d been wanting to take this Mule ride since my first trip to Hawaii in 1981.
It’s a must do. We flew over from Maui for a day trip. After over three miles down a narrow path along the sea cliffs, a bus school bus awaits to give you a tour of Father Damien’s leper settlement in Kalaupapa on the island of Molokai.
Monday,
September
29,2008
The Neighborhood Historic Preservation Coalition (NHPC) will hold a forum with the candidates for elected office, to discuss historic preservation and related items this Tuesday, Sept. 30 from 6 to 8pm in the Fellowship Hall at the Grace Lutheran Church, 3993 Park Boulevard (southeast corner of Park & Lincoln).
As development pressures shift from outlying suburban areas to our older urban neighborhoods, quality of life is increasingly threatened by changes to the San Diego General Plan, elimination of preservation incentives and a broken development review process that continues to enable illegal demolitions and inappropriate infill development.
Find out where the
candidates for City Council and City Attorney stand on these issues so
critical to the quality of life in San Diego’s older, historic
neighborhoods. The following candidates have accepted the Coalition’s
invitation to attend Tuesday’s forum: for City Attorney — Michael
Aguirre and Jay Goldsmith; District 1 — Sherri Lightner; District 3 — Todd Gloria and Stephen Whitburn; and District 7 —
Marti Emerald. Plan to arrive early to get a seat and a parking place.
Walking, carpool and public transit are recommended. Bus routes 1, 7
& 11 stop within a block of the church. The NHPC initially came together by organizing Uptown groups (such as the Hillcrest History Guild and the University Heights Historical Society) because of community-wide concerns over a proposed historic survey that threatened over half of the properties in Uptown. During review of the General Plan, the Coalition focus shifted to become much broader. The treatment of the historic resources in these established communities has become a concern. Since significant policy decisions in the General Plan emphasized in-fill in many of our historic communities, the direction of the Coalition rapidly shifted to encompass all of San Diego’s historic neighborhoods.
For more information, contact Dan Soderberg at danielsoderberg@cox.net or (619) 282-5003.
Sunday,
September
28,2008
— Allen Hazard in yesterday’s letters to the U-T editor
Saturday,
September
27,2008
— Kensingtonian Maggie McCann to
Voice of SD re: Toni’s endorsement for her replacement
Friday,
September
26,2008
City Deli’s facade gets new paint
Did you notice the activity atop City Deli’s colorful corner a few weeks back as it became more vivid? Mike Stahl was contracted by George Flint of Visionary Painting to repair and repaint the 150-square-foot panel of raised cement fruit and vegetables on the historic building at Sixth & University. The interior designer/artist spent seven days on a 25-foot, three-story scaffold as he worked in the late summer sun. Originally from the Bay Area, Mike migrated to San Diego in 2004 for the wonderful climate and a slower pace after traveling around the country and learning from some of the best painter/designers in his field including the man responsible for the beautiful finishes at Las Vegas’ Bellagio Hotel, Caesar’s Palace & the Venetian Room.
“Although I knew it
would be difficult, I really wanted to do this job because it was an
opportunity to contribute something lasting to the most visible
landmark in this wonderful little village. I’ve always loved visiting
Hillcrest, and have had so many fun times here with my friends. It’s a
special place where people can be who they are — with comfort and
without fear,” said Stahl. The building was constructed in 1919 as part of San Diego’s Egyptian reanaissance (most remains on Park Boulevard between University and Robinson). A frieze of pharaohs above the original door was destroyed in a 1921 fire. It took two years for the owner to rebuild. The reconstruction produced the fruit and vegetable cupola which was just repainted. The City Deli cornucopia project was entirely redone using the finest in exterior products available and should retain it’s vibrancy and appeal for many years to come!
Thursday,
September
25,2008
— Rev. Peter Laarman, a United
Church of Christ minister who opposes Proposition 8
