“Donna Frye relates to the issues facing us as small business owners. She has walked in our shoes. Her philosophy of good judgment and discipline combined with open government are what our city needs. She’s a leader we can trust.”

— Nancy Moors and Ann Garwood, Ad Ink Advertising, Home of HillQuest

A press conference with Businesses for Donna Frye was held midday Thursday in the Uptown District with several small business owners sharing personal experiences of how the Councilwoman has helped them over the years and why Donna is the best choice for San Diego’s next mayor

Wednesday,

June 29

An open letter to HillQuest:

“I want my elected officials to stand up, without fear of losing support, and represent my voice. I want my elected officials, especially if they are women, to support other quality women candidates as has been the case for them and support that they have counted on themselves. Donna Frye is the populist. Donna Frye has the support of women. Donna Frye is the leading democrat in the race for Mayor of San Diego (2005). Where are the endorsements of Toni Atkins, Chris Kehoe and Susan Davis? These three women have always had my vote. I am very disappointed that they have not stood up for Donna Frye, proudly. I am very disappointed that politics is at play and not a keen understanding that the people not only felt she won the race in 2004, but that we want her to win again in 2005.

I understand that most long-time politicians in San Diego have had business dealings with Jerry Sanders. I know that many have worked closely with him in the past. But, I will not throw idealism out the window and begin to believe that we first listen to our fellow politicians, not the voice of the people. Democrats and women-democrats have spoken: we want Donna Frye. If these electeds do not think she is ready or that she is not a team player — then I have to wonder who THEY are working for. Donna has never cast a vote I didn’t support. She has been right every time. Moreover, she has spoken out STRONGLY for what I believe and stood up for those who couldn’t yell as loudly as I.

Where are the women I helped elect into their longtime careers........? Where are the women that asked for my money, time and vote? They will not get money, time or my vote again. Shame. Shame. Shame.”

Signed,
Angry Woman Democrat

What are your thoughts?
“I am a SD resident who supports Donna Frye for Mayor and will do everything in my power to see that she is re-elected Mayor.
The fact that Councilmember Toni Atkins and State Senator Chris Kehoe have not endorsed Frye is a disgrace.”

Tuesday,

June 28

FYI — Attempted Dognapping:
SDPD say that a 73-year-old woman and her Yorkshire terrier were attacked by a would-be dognapper in Hillcrest on Tuesday night, but the woman sucessfully fought him off. The woman was pushing her 12-year-old Yorkie and several bags in a shopping cart when a man passed by on a bicycle and grabbed the dog near the intersection of Sixth and Pennsylvania avenues.
Authorities say the woman pulled out a 10-pound bag of books and knocked the robber off his bicycle. Then she kicked the robber in the groin, grabbed her dog and started to walk away. But the man got up and hit her on the side of her head with his hand and fled on his bicycle. Police say the woman and her dog were not harmed.

It’s hard to get
it right all the time >

“Your third edition of HillQuest looks great....very good reading...my dad enjoyed it a lot also, since he loves San Diego history. Correction on page 132 re: Merkley-Mitchell Mortuary: should read H.W. Merkley (not H.W. Mitchell). Actually the mortuary has been around since September 14, 1915 with our original address of 3757 Fifth Street (then University Undertaking Parlors). In 1917 Mr. H.W. Merkley purchased the mortuary so that is why we promote that we have been open since 1917.”

— Grant K. Conrad, Manager & Funeral Director, Hillcrest’s Merkley-Mitchell Mortuary

Monday,

June 27

The Giant Dipper celebrated its 80th anniversary today with its 43,000,000th
rider! The famous roller coaster opened
on July 4, 1925 at a cost of $150,000.
This morning riders were able to
enjoy the coaster for a mere 15¢
(instead of the usual five bucks).

Take a virtual tour!

>>> 50 summer freebies around San Diego

Sunday,

June 26