Winter 2000 1 Official Newspaper of the Glen Park Association Published Quarterly Support Propositions A and C: A Chance Improve Our to Neighborhood Parks by Barbara Zierten Don't sitoutthe March 7 election! It Clean Water, Clean AirandCoastal Pro- isvitally important that you andall your tection Bond Act of 2000. our neigh- friends go to vote for all the park mea- borhood parks will be able to move sures. ahead with long-delayed projects. The Fifty-sevenyearsago, San Francisco beauty of this state proposition is that passed a citywide bond measure to the money is heavily weighted forurban improve our neighborhood parks. In areas, and it is from this bond that San 1992, a bond measure was passed for Francisco will get matching funds for Golden Gate Park only. This time it is our neighborhood parks. NDowiyoau smeeoit...nnowdyouSdountper rnoto oy zoanno Norastrom the neighborhood parks that will bene- We need your help in passing all of such awonderfuljobasliaison with the fit from our support of Propositions A these propositions—San Francisco newownerofthe Diamond Superprop- and C. Propositions A and C and state Propo- Plans to be erty, will host a meeting to discuss the PropositionAisabond measurethat sition 12. They gotogether. Oururban Shown futureofthe siteat theGlen Park Recre- Feb. 24 will provide $110 million torenewcity parks have been neglected too long. It ation Center located on Elk Street parksand recreation centers. The bond is long past time tohave a steady fund- between Chenery and Sussex Streets. by Zoanne Nordstrom will allow reconstructionofbathrooms, ing source, torevampsome oftheoper- Walk alongside the tennis courts to the basketball courts, playgrounds andother ating rules and to assure our residents Many Glen Park residentswondered building at the back; the community structures. It will also fund renovation safe, clean, beautiful and fun parks to why the burned-out Diamond Super room is inside. of playing fields, gardens, parks and enjoy. building was demolished in 72 hours Jeremy Paul, projectdirector,andthe other open spaces. Passage of Propo- We need your help! The Commit- when it had beenstandingformorethan project architect will share their plans sition A will quality San Francisco's tee forBetterParksis promotingPropo- ayearafterthefire. The Departmentof with us. Neighborhood meetings with parks formore than $30million in state sitionsAandC. Forwindowsigns,con- Buildings and Safety found it to be concernedGlen Parkneighborsare part matching funds. Without Proposition tributionenvelopesorvoterregistration extremely dangerousandthey werecon- of their planning process to get feed- A,ourparkswill loseouton this money. forms, call them at (415) 551-2572, or cerned,andconvinced,thatagoodwind backfrom thecommunity. Allofusare PropositionCisacharteramendment visit www.betterparks.org. would knock the stuccosidesoveronto curious, and this is our opportunity to that will extend San Francisco's Open To support Proposition 12, contact the sidewalk. This required an emer- commenton the plans,offersuggestions Space Fund for 30 years. Established Californians for Safe Neighborhood gency demolition. andcommunicate withtheowner's pro- in 1974, this fund generates an aver- Parks and Clean Water, at (916) 313- Reserve the following date: Thurs- ject managers. age of $17 million per year for acqui- 4538, or visit them on the Web at day, February 24, 2000. At 7 p.m.. The projectwebsite should be upby sition of park, natural area and play- www.safeparks.org. Supervisor Mark Leno, who has done now at www.glenpark.org. groundspace throughouttheCity. This Getting Tough charteramendmentwill reformtheway owners in the City. Supervisors unanimously passed that the Recreation and Park Department The Board ofSupervisors has taken legislation and the Police Department on does business. It will guarantee afund- Graffiti some action that could helpaddressthe is now getting the SGIU underway. It ing source forpreventive maintenance, problemof"serial taggers." Ihave been is my hope that with a Citywide allow Rec and Park to retain its budget by Supervisor Mabel Teng working with the Police Department approach, we will be able to more eas- savings, implement a Strategic Planning to implement my "Partners in Grime" ily catch and prosecute those vandals Process and Capital Plan to guide all Inyourlast issue,the Glen ParkNews legislation creating a Special Graffiti who are especially prolific and profi- Rec and Park projects, and provide for brought upsome interestingpointsabout Investigations Unit (SGIU) within the cientanddesecratingourneighborhoods. citizen review and oversight. graffiti. Many neighborhood residents SFPD. Thisunit isdedicatedtotheCity- Another point raised in your article Along with passage of State Propo- areconcerned aboutthe "serial taggers" wide pursuit ofgraffiti vandals, in par- wasthe needtowipeoutgraffitiassoon sition 12. the Safe Neighborhood Parks, who repeatedly vandalize property ticular serial offenders. The Board of as itappears. I sponsored apartnership Graffiti continued on Page 6 4 Glen Park News Page 2 Winter 2000 Preventing cold. Inadvertently touching a conta- intensity of exercise and ability of the minated object or surface with your immune system to alter the incidence Respiratory handsand then touching yourface isthe or progression ofdisease. classic way ofspreading the respiratory Be Immunized Immunizations for viruses that lead to colds and the flu. influenza ("flu shots") are strongly Infections An early study of how respiratory encouraged for seniors, people with By Lee Guion, MA, RRT, RCP infections are transmitted involved a underlying pulmonarydiseaseandthose, Saturday night pokergame. One player such ashealthcare providers, whocome January 1 wasthebeginningofanew had a cold and spent the game blowing in contact with patients v/ith the flu. year and for many Bay Area residents his nose intoa tissue and dealingcards. Even if you do contract the flu, your the beginning of the cold and flu sea- He madesure hedid notcoughorsneeze course islikely tobe lesssevereifyou've son as well. For most people, being without covering his mouth with a tis- been immunized. brought low by a respiratory virus is at sue. But sharing his cold through con- Vaccinations to prevent pneumococ- worst irritatingorunpleasantandat best tact with the cardsenabled himtoshare cal pneumonia are recommended for HO an opportunity to stay home and catch his infection with friends. people over 65 and those with com- upon much-needed sleep. But forthose Strengthen Immune Function promised immune systems andchronic withcompromised immunesystemsand Our bodies are designed to fight infec- obstructive pulmonary disease. These CALLS! the veryyoungorold, the influenza virus tion. But we can help optimize our needtobegiven inthe fallmonthsbefore can be life-threatening. People with a immuneperformanceby gettingenough "flu season" begins. history ofasthma oremphysema are at rest and sleep. Eat foods high in nutri- LeeGuionischairoftheHealthand greater risk because the virus can trig- ent value and avoid high fat, high salt EnvironmentCommitteeofthe GPA. She Beth ger lower-respiratory-tract symptoms and high sugar content. Drink plenty can he [email protected]. Kershaw such as airway swelling, increased offluids. Ifyou are older, add vitamin Up Real Estate mucous production andbronchospasm. and mineral supplements recommended Light Broker Associate BJ Droubi & Co. Whatcanyoudotothwartthe viruses by your physician to your diet. It thatseem pervasiveat this timeofyear? becomes more difficult for the body to Glen Park! Creator of the Glen Here are a few tips on staying healthy extract nutrients from food as we age. Park Service Directory and preventing infection: Stress has become a way of life for DanGustavson,ourlocaldentistand GsilnecneP1a9r8k9Homeowner Wash Your Hands! Respiratory many people and in itselfis not neces- past-president of the Glen Park Mer- virusesarepredominantly spreadthrough sarily harmful. But inability to suc- chant's Association, needs a few vol- contact with infected discharge. Fre- cessfully manage stress can take a toll unteers to help adjust the lights that YOUR GLEN PARK CONNECTION quent hand washing is the best way of onourimmune system. Exercise isone brighten up our downtown. This task 550-1302 EXT. 215 not sharing your cold with others and way of reducing stress for many peo- willonly requirean hour. Tohelp, please of avoiding catching someone else's ple. New studiessuggest alinkbetween call Dan at 585-1500 The mission ofthe Glen ParkAssociation is to promote the collective interests of all persons living in Glen Park, to inform and educate about neighborhood and citywide issues, to promote sociability and friendships and to support beneficial MAIL & COPY neighborhood projects. 521S4a-nFFDrianacmiosncod,HCeiAgh9t4s13B1lvd. GPA Board of Directors and Officers (415)282-2100 for 1999 FAX: 282-2102 President Zoanne Nordstrom 585-^267 We ship UPS, FedEX & US Mail Vice-President Richard Craib 648-0862 Packing & Shipping Supplies Treasurer EllisGans 586-1073 Copies & Color Laser Copies Recording Secretary 908-6728 Passport Photos Corresponding Secretary HeleneWinkler 334-9853 Private Mail Boxes & Mail Forwarding Fax Sending & Receiving Health & Environment Lee Guion 586-3830 Notary Service Sc. Fingerprinting Membership Secretary John Dahlen 469-6428 Business Cards & Keys Neighborhood Improvement Joan Seiwald 586-4448 Experienced & Helpful Staff Publication Nora Dowley 908-6728 Ample Free Parking Program Meet Owners Bob & Perry Public Safety HOURS Recreation & Park Richard Craib 648-0862 MondaythruFriday900am (o600pm Traffic & Safety Linda Montgomery 585-631 Salurday 900am to400pm Sunday Closed Zoning & Planning Kay Lamming 648-7448 CtosedA»LegalHobdays ExtendedHoursfrom Visitthe Glen ParkAssociationwebsite atwwwcitysearch7com/glenpark ThanksgivingloChristmas WoacceptMastercard&Visa Glen Park News 282-2100 (415) Glen Park News is published quarterly by the Glen ParkAssociation. Signed articles are the Diamond Heights opinions of the authors and not necessarily those of the Glen ParkAssociation Winter 2000 Page 3 Glen Park News Glen Canyon Park Have you considered In On Lok SeniorHealth? with Jean Conner On Lok ft SeniorHealth Notice those red and blue flags on spearmust first form bulbs before they the hillside? I'm asked quite often will flower. It may take several years Ahealthplanespeciallydesignedtocover why they are there. The flagsare mark- before we see results in this patch. long-termcareforolderadults, featuringfull ing where the Friends ofGlen Canyon This is the time of the year when medicalcare, adultdayhealth, homecare, haverecently planted nativegrassesand annual flowers such asCaliforniapoppy, prescriptiondrugs, andtransportation. So, if flowering plants with the help of the buttercups and lupines are coming up. you're lookingforanalternativetonursinghome Natural Areas Management Team and They are young and tender. The ground placement, considerOn Lok SeniorHealth. other volunteers. The flags allow us to is soft. People walkingoffthe pathsand dogschasing afterballsand sticks Enroll Today! 1-888-88-ON-LOK (1-888-886-6565) will easily destroy these small plants. Emerging plants have not yet grown enough root structure to hold the soil in place and ero- sionon the hillsides nearthe road becomes a problem with heavy winter rains. This is why we ask you todo yourexercising on the roads and stick to the trails glen park dental and paths. Another problem for our park are the holes that dogs dig in the soil when it has been 2790 Diamond Street softened by the rains. The dig- San Francisco, CA 94131 ging not only causes erosion but (415) 585-1500 weeds flourish in the disturbed www.glenparkdental.com soil. Our native plants do better in compacted and undisturbed Dan Gustavson, DDS soil. Gophers are animals whose digging is beneficial. They are apest in youryard but in the park they are part of the natural process. Theirburrowsaerate the soil. Theemptytunnels alsopro- Ithuriel's spear - Triteleia laxa vide shelter for insects, lizards American Bakery and snakes. And gophers are & Cafe Catering monitor the plants to see if they need yummy snacks forhawks, owls and the watering . We also see which plants do greyfox which may still be inourpark. Gourmet Deli-Cheese well andarecandidatesforfutureplant- Be sure tocheck the calendar in the ing. We will remove the flags as soon Glen Park Newsforthe nature walks in Deli & Cafe Bakery & Cafe as the plants are established. We hope the canyon. Spring Flower Walks and 673Portola Drive 598 Chenery Street that people will stayoutofthe areaand a Bird Walk are coming up soon. I'm exercisetheirdogselsewhere sothatthe looking forward to seeing you then. 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Ithuriel was an angel whocar- 670CHENERYSTREET Repair* ried a truth-compelling spear. He was SAN FRANCISCO,CA94131 Allworkguaranteed Teens: Homework a hassle? Test sent to the Garden ofEden todo battle (415)239-7387 Freeestimates coming up? "STUDY BUDDY" can wthiethdSiastgaunis.eWditShaotnaentwoaucshroefvheiaslsewdorfdo,r MONSA-TFOR9:1P3E010NA:0M70DA-A6MY:3S-07P:0M0PM 780Hayes SF Ca 94102 dheelnpt;ialloedw-tkeeaychwere,ekrleyasosnesasbiloen,s,ractrees.- what he was. The seeds for Ithuriel's SUN 12:00PM-6:00PM 415 552 4120 (415)586-4577. Glen Park News Page 4 Winter 2000 "Glen Park/Sunnyside are two of the most livable neighborhoods town in . . . —1 KNOW, BECAUSE I LIVE HERE MYSELF." Check It Out At the Library! By Mark Hall, Glen Park Branch Librarian Matt Flynn Reserve a Book Online Dirty Little Secrets ofthe Twen- You probably already knew that tieth Century, by James F. Dunnigan. Your Neighborhood you can reserve any circulating book An opinionated but entertaining and Real Estate Expert in the San Francisco Public Library thought-provoking overview of system through your local branch. "myths, misinformation and little 415-385-0838 Now you can reserve a book from known truths behind what we've m www.mattflynn.com homeorwork, oranywhereyou have always assumed to be fact." access tothe Internet. At the library's Bud, Not Buddy, by Christopher % website at sfpl.lib.ca.us, you can Paul Curtis. The Newbery Award search the library catalog for a title, winnerfor2000, this is afar-fetched YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELF TO CALL ME FIRST and request that it be held for you yet classic, irresistible tale ofa boy IF YOU'RE THINKING OF SELLING, BUYING. at any library location. Drop by the in search of his father during the OR TRADING. Glen Park branch for a flyer on this Great Depression. service, or give us a call for more information at 337-4740. Library Program Calendar HERTH All library programs arefree! A Sampling of New Books REAL ESTATE Uppity Women oftheRenaissance, Wednesday, March 15 at 6:45 by Vicki Leon. "... combiningmetic- p.m.: Local author Janet Bailey ulous historical research, period art- shares little-known tales from her work, and a rollicking sense of recently published GreatSan Fran- humor...profiles morethan 200 hero- cisco Trivia and Fact Book. ines, hussies, and harpiesofthe 14th Saturday, April 1 at 3 p.m.: Per- through the 17th centuries." formanceby theamazing RedPanda City ofGod, by E.L. Doctorow Acrobats. The award winning author of Rag- Every Tuesday, 10 a.m.: Stories, time has written a "prophecy of a films or crafts for preschoolers. new American culture" set at the beginning ofthe 21st century. Glen Park Branch Library, 653 Above San Francisco, by Robert Chenery Street, near Diamond), ( Cameron andArthurHoppe. Avisual 94131, 337-4740 feastofbird's-eye viewsofSan Fran- Hours: Tuesday 10-6; Wednes- cisco and the greater Bay Area, in a day 12-8; Thursday 1-7; Friday new, updated edition of a local &Saturday 1-6; Closed Sunday & favorite. Mondav Glen Park has more than 25 years ofexperience. Since Diamond Super burned he has Butcher Teaching operated butchershopsfirst in theExcel- SF Cooking sior and now in the Marina, at Real Foods, Fillmore at Filbert. Lucy B. Stephenson Society Classes The cooking series "The San Fran- cisco Cooking Society Presents:" des- — Public Accountant by Don Williams ignates individualswith an areaofculi- e r * 1 f ' e d nary specializationasguest instructors. Glen Park residentTerry Bloom, for- The classes include introduction toveg- 586*5600 mer owner ofTerry's Meats & Deli at etariancookingandAsian, Mexicanand (415) the Diamond Super Market, will teach Italian vegetarian cooking. preparation techniques for his popular The society alsoholds alumnaecook- FAX (415) 586*2152 "take home and cook" items as the offsandguided Farmers' Market tours. featured instructorin classessponsored This year's other specialist guest chefs by the San FranciscoCooking Society. have included Basque chefGuillermo Individuals • Corporations • Partnerships He will teach participants to create Gomez Urzelai of the Sociadad Gas- 964 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA 94131 hischicken cordon bleu,Thai salad,skirt trono'mia Jai-Ona ofSpain. steak roulade, stuffed pork chops and For information about Terry's class By appointment only other great-tasting, easy-to-cook orthe vegetarian series,call thesociety favoritesfeaturedbyTerry'sMeats.Terry at (415) 452-3332. Winter 2000 Page 5 Glen Park News SB393 Provides Savings on Howard Drugs for Medicare Seniors Reinstein REALTOR By State. Sen. Jackie Speier Happy New Year! I'd like to thank for antibiotic pills for only a $5 co- Office the Glen Park News for allowing me pay, while Medicare seniors will pay to contribute to its first publication of $50 forthe sameprescription. Thisdis- (415)664-9175 Ext. 252 the year2000. It's all still a little mind- criminatory pricing victimizes those Email: [email protected] boggling—new millennium, new cen- whoare leastable toafford it. In 1993, tury, remembering to write those 00's! 13 percent of older Americans had to The state Legislature is back in full choose between buying food or medi- Your Local Glen Park Realtor swing and I'd like to take this opportu- cines.That is achoicenopersonshould nity to share with you some wonderful ever have to make. newsfrom Sacramentothatcouldaffect The State ofCalifornia has notified Award winning Realtor, a member of you or someone you know. pharmaciesofthisnew law. Ifyou have the President's Club and in the top 4% Ofthe 19 bills I had signed into law any problems or encounter a MediCal of all agents in the Prudential network. last year, I am most proud of the pas- pharmacy unfamiliarwith thisnewpro- sage ofSB393, a discount prescription gram, I hopeyou willcontactmy office. #1 Glen Park listing agent for 1996, 1997 drug program for Medicare patients. Please write a thank-you to your phar- and 1998. Beginning February L, Medicare macist as well; without their neutrality patients without an HMO prescription this bill would not have passed. Glen Park homeowner since 1986. drug plan will be able to save signifi- I'd also like to hear about any suc- cant dollars by purchasing prescrip- cess stories with this bill. Please let me tion drugs at a discounted rate. This know if you experience any signifi- Experience with single family and means that the 1.3 million Californi- cant savings or related benefits. And multi-unit properties ranging from ans who are Medicare patients without of course, I hope you will share this detailed Victorians to unique HMO an prescription drug plan will exciting news. contemporary homes and yes, no longer have to pay retail prices for My district office in San Francisco even fixers. theirprescriptiondrugs. Dependingon is open five days a week and will be the type of prescription drug and how happy toansweranyquestionsyou may much itcosts, seniors will saveas much have about this new law. You can also as 10-40 percent on their prescription get more information on this and other drugbill. On average, ifaseniorhasan bills I am carrying by visiting my web average monthly prescription bill of site atwww.sen.ca.gov/speier. Youcan $350,his/hersavingswillbe $128.This subscribe electronically to my press is a huge benefit! releases and consumer alerts by visit- SB393 enables the state to pass on ing the "Publications" link. You can its volume discount purchasing power also subscribe to the status ofmy bills, to Medicare seniors. There is no new orany bills in the Legislature, by visit- paperwork neededforeitherthe patient ingthe "Legislation" linkfrom my site. or the pharmacist. And there is no Oneothernote: I am looking forvol- restricted formulary as exists under unteersand internsatbothmySan Fran- HMOs. All you will needto doto take ciscoandSan Mateooffices. Pleasecall advantageofthissavings is presentyour (415) 557-7857 or (650) 340-8840 for Medicare card and a valid prescription more information. to a pharmacy that serves MediCal I wish you a happy and prosperous patients. Patientspayfortheirownmed- year2000 and 1 look forward to speak- ications at the reduced rate equal to ing with you again in the pages of the theamountthestate wouldpaythe phar- Glen Park News. macy for a MediCal prescription. Currently 12 percent ofCalifornia's Y2K Census Needs You population ison Medicare withoutapre- scriptiondrugplan—yettheirpurchases The 2000 census is coming soon. In represent 33 percentofthe prescription April you will receive a census form drugs sold to Californians. California in the mail. It is essential that you fill also has the highest average prescrip- itout andturn it in. Theamountoffed- tiondrugprices inthe nation,where pre- eral money we receive for health, edu- scribing costs have shot up 20 percent cation, housing, transportation, envi- over the last two years. These prices ronmentandjustaboutallotherfederally have increasedforseniorsbecause phar- funded programs is determined by the JUST LISTED - 273 CHENERY macieshavetocompensate forthe deep numberofpeople who live here. Ifwe discounts they give HMOs. In reality, are notcounted,wearediscounted. Cal- Prudential California Realty the only people now payingretail prices iforniansdonotget backanywherenear for prescriptions are Medicare seniors. the amount of money we send, so let's Ifyj 677 Portola Drive Those of us who are members ofan getbackasmuchaswecan. Tobecome San Francisco, CA 94127 HMO can get a 10-day prescription a census worker call 415-744-3441. Glen Park News Page 6 Winter2000 Sponsors If you would like your name Community agreements reached through Commu- announced at this event, please contact nity Boards. Disputes such as harass- Sought Bowers at (415) 333-4369 or send her Boards ment, vandalism, noise, money issues, for an e-mail at [email protected]. property damage, landlord-tenant con- Breast Cancer Nocontribution istoosmall and,by the Program flict, threats, family matters, fights and same token, noamount istoolarge, she organizational squabbles have found points out. peaceful answers through the program. Walk As an added plus, she promises not Seeks Community Boards resolves conflicts to sell your address information to any not only between individuals, but dis- Glen Parkresident Mary Bowershas largecorporationscurrently involved in Participants putes between individuals and agen- decidedtoparticipate in theAvon Breast mergers. cies/institutions and organizations of Cancer 3-Day at the end ofJuly. She On a more serious note. Bowers has by Amy Reisch other groups. won'tbe walkingfromdoortodoorsell- read recent opinion articles expressing The Community Boards mission is ingcosmetics,butfromSanJose toSan concerns about use ofthe funds raised "Community Boards" is a conflict- togetback tocommon sense. Thecom- Francisco—a"stroll"ofsome 60miles! in theAvon BreastCancer3 Day. How- resolution program thattrains members munity is where the responsibility for By agreeing to walk/crawl this dis- ever, she reports that the event's spon- ofthe community in effective commu- problem-solving and effective preven- tance. Bowers has pledged to raise sors have assured her that the funds nication, mediation, problem-solving tion work can be done and meaningful $1,800. Here is whereGlenParkcomes raised will remain in the Bay Area, and other related skills. Problems and lessons aboutconflictand its impacton into the picture. As she crosses the and will go to nonprofit organizations disputes can often be resolved without friends, neighbors and community can finishline, atelevisedevent she hopes, aimed at providing women with early costly legal procedures when these pro- be learned. she will proclaim with a hearty whoop detection services, awareness and edu- ceduresare used. In addition toresolv- Morethan halfofthe peoplerequest- all the Glen Park residents who con- cation about breast cancer. ing disputes, Community Boards has a ing Community Boards services are tributedtohersuccess. Please notethat A portion of the proceeds will also strong neighborhood-building compo- neighbors, friends, community groups this whoopmaybe ayelp, shesays,but go to organizations (again in the Bay nent and provides civic opportunities and nonprofit organizations. The everyone's name will be spoken (or Area) working on research to eradi- for residents. remaining clients are referred by pub- gasped). cate the disease, she says. Community Boards is looking for licandprivateagenciessuchasthepolice people who wish to be trained in the and attorneys. conflict-resolutionprocess. Trainingof MediatorTraining is about to begin Graffiti continued from Page 1 anewmediatorgroupwillbegininApril. again. Spaceforthe Springtrainingpro- between property owners and the City The program began in 1976. Since gram is limited. Please call Donna to clean up graffiti on private property. then,thousandsofSan Franciscanshave Salazar or Chuck Regal at (415) 552- Underthisproposal,the Departmentof resolved conflicts through voluntary 1250,[email protected]. Public Works will clean-up graffiti on privatepropertythefirsttime,then pro- Community Calendar videthepainttoanypropertyownervic- timizedby graffiti thereafter. This "Part- ners in Grime" legislation sends a message tograffiti vandalsthat the City Glen Park Association Meetings Friends ofGlen Canyon Park will not tolerate their crimes. 2nd Tuesday ofthe Month I want to commend the Glen Park 7:30 p.m., Glen Park Recreation Plant Restoration Work Party Days: community for your diligent and per- Center (Elk & Chenery streets) 3rd Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. to sistentcrusadeagainstgraffitiandIwant 12 noon, February 19, March 18,April to assure you that I am working with March 14: 15, May 20. youtostampoutthisblighttoourneigh- Captain Marsha Ashe, borhoods. Please feel free to contact SFPD-Ingleside District Meeting Days: myofficewithyourthoughtsaboutthis, 3rd Wednesday of the month in the or any other issue, at 554-4981. April 11: Glen Park Recreation Center, 7:30 New Resident Special Presentation. A p.m., February 16, March 15,April 19, History of Glen Park Neighborhood: May 17. Greg Garr, Historian, will bring old MARy KAy photos, slides and lots of information. Spring Flower Walks: Village Old-timers will fill in, too. 2nd Saturday of the month at 10 a.m., America's February 12, March 11, April 8. Best-SellingBrand The Glen Park Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each Bird Walk: Cellar u month. Come share thejoys (and frus- Saturday, May 13, 8:30 a.m. trations) of gardening with fellow Leader: Alan Hopkins (415) 333-WINH Glen Park gardeners, learn about a Golden Gate Audubon. (415) 3:«-<M63 new gardening topic each month, and 678Chcnciy Street, SF94131 see members' gardens! For more For further information, please call Marie P Simard information and meeting location, call Richard Craib at 648-0862 or Jean ANGELA L. ABEYTA Judy Creighton at 333-4120. Conner at 584-8576. IndependentBeautyConsultant Art Shows Coming to Cafe? Please submit calendar items to: • February: Bob Crosby, Photographs Glen Park Association 104AddisonStreet March: Ad & Lea, Watercolors PO Box 31392 SanFrancisco. CA 94131 0 . • (4IS) 239-2301 April: Glen ParkAfterschool Program San Francisco, CA94131 May: Ellen Rosenthal Winter 2000 Page 7 Glen Park News Glen Park Association an integral part of our neighborhood. Committee Reports Posters, information and volunteerinfor- & Beckett mation are available from The Com- Bird Program: The annual Potluck Hol- mittee for Better Parks: Phone: 551- & Books Records iday Party was held on December 15. 2572, or visit them on the Web at Greatfood,conversation,musicandget- www.betterparks.org. ting to know your neighbors were the 2788 Diamond Street (at Chenery) program fortheevening. The raffle,for Recreation and Park: A bat house 586-3733 a basket filled with goodies, was won, has been installed inGlen Canyon Park — onceagain,by Richardarid Sandy Craib. along the Alms Road, where bats can New & Used Books All Fields TThhiississptehceiaslecroafnfdletiimseutnhieqyuehabveecwaouns.e dlievref,uelatadaldlitthieonmotsoqouuirtopeasrka.ndIbfeyaouwoanr-e Plus LPs & 78s — Jazz, Classical & More only those persons attending the Holi- there in the evening, watch for zoom- day Party are eligible tobuy tickets, so ing bat bodies...you may be lucky Live In-Store Events Coming Up!! the odds are extraordinarily good. enough to see them. Those ofyou who Maybe next year will be your turn to have been bitten by mosquitoes will Sundays at 3 p.m.- win the basket ofgoodies. behappytohave this peskyinsect'spop- Feb. 20: Stories of the Spanish Civil War from January's meeting featured a very ulationon thedownswing, thanks tothe Abraham Lincoln Brigade Veterans informative presentation about the two bats. San Franciscoballotmeasures thatper- There hasbeen extensive plantingof Feb. 27: Open Poetry Reading from the works of tain toourlocal neighborhood parks(see native grasses on the east slope of the Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, the story on Page 1). Doyou know that canyon. The little blue, red,orangeand Amiri Baraka and Ted Joans there has notbeen any local bond mea- yellowflags indicate the newplantings. Mar. 5: Mystery Novelists Rhys Bowen, sure forneighborhoodparkssince 1947? Please helpgive the plants achance and Jonnie Jacobs & Camille Minichino This fact alone helps explain why our walk aroundthe flaggedareas. In addi- read from and sign their new books parks are in such desperate need of tion, on January 15, there was a large repairs, maintenance and programs. planting in theriparian areaneartheday DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED Ned York, from the Neighborhood camp, which is part of an ongoing : Parks Council and a resident of the restoration project. Among the plants • David Frankel & Louise Nayer - Performance Poetry Duboce Park neighborhood, answered are Golden Eye Grass, Seep Monkey • Mass Participatory Reading of "Song of Myself" questions and encouraged all of us to Flower, Creeping Rush and Cow TO CELEBRATE WALT WHITMAN'S BIRTHDAY get out there and fight for our neigh- Parsnips. Two Buckeye Trees were (end of May) - sign up now! borhood parks by supporting Proposi- planted on the west side of the creek. SOON!! Tuesdays with Anton (Chekhov) - inquire at store : tionsAandC. We have themost won- Since these trees grow slowly, your derful Glen Canyon Park, a premiere grandchildren may enjoy them more Significant Natural Resource Area, as than we, but look for them anyway. o-VlDEQ PTTTTTTTT1 riTTTTTTTl Glen Park's Neighborhood Video Store Love WARREN G. 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VUL's,LifeInsurance(Lie 0781400) GOLNEENBPLAORCKKBFARROTMSTTHAETION PhFoAnXe: ((441166)) 333333--46820400 AdSveicsuorriytiseesrvoitcteesreodfftReherrgeoidusgtthehrrHeodu0gRheVpHerse0tseinVntevasettsitAvmdeevnilsoSreycuSreirtviiecse.sI.ncInc 685 CHE5N8E5R-Y5A7T6D1IAMOND Glen Park News Page 8 Winter 2000 Start Y2K pation, yourideas and your help. Dues are only $10 a year, which pay for the quarterly newspaper you're now read- Right: ing, plus postage and dissemination of Us Now! information to Glen Park residents. The best realtor is committed to Join Oneofourmain goals istobring you two things; people and real estate. information about ballot measures, By Zoanne Nordstrom changes in the law, safety issues, plan- GPA President, ning issuesandavailableresources. Our Judith Presley, CRS Why join? The Glen Park Associa- monthly meeting programs feature tion is here to help keep our neighbor- speakers, politicians, city workers and BrokerAssociate, CertifiedResidentialSpecialist hoodgreat. Fightsoverfreeways, paving whoeverisrequested on whatevertopic. of Glen Canyon Park and the latest Remember, we are all volun- InternationalPresidentsCircleAwardWinner supermarket project keep us a united teers. .butwecan use some newblood, . and positive force. City officials know new ideas and more committee mem- Specializing in Glen Park who we are, where we are located and bers. The box on Page 2 lists ouroffi- Judith Presley and The Surrounding that we are heavily involved in deci- cers and committeechairs. Ifyou can't Phone: Neighborhoods Since 1986 sionsregardingourneighborhood. This help as a volunteer, your modest $10 (415)338-0147 is good for us. The more members in dues will help us carry on ourwork for theGlen ParkAssociation,thebetterwe the neighborhood; please send a check Glen Park Resident Since 1985 COLDUieiX are regarded. today totheGlen ParkAssociation, P.O. BANKER We are one ofthe few neighborhood Box 31392, San Francisco 94131. Glen Park Festival Chair organizations that meet monthly(except Meetingsare heldevery secondTues- for August) and have a 501(c)(3) tax- dayofthe monthat7:30 p.m. attheGlen exempt IRS status, so your donations Canyon Park RecreationCenter, located Member of the Glen Park are tax deductible. For the past four on Elk StreetbetweenCheneryand Sus- Association years we have sponsored theGlen Park sex streets. (Walk alongside the tennis Festival, raising money for SilverTree courts tothe building. Ifyouare anew ) Day Campscholarshipsforunder-served resident, please come and join us and Join the many appreciative clients who San Francisco children. meet someofyourneighbors. We would The Association wants your partici- love to meet you. continue to recommendJudith to theirfriends Glen Park Association PO Box31292 SanFrancisco. CA 94131 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Name Dtle HomeAddress NoPO boxplease HomePhoneNo._ WorkPhoneNo. (_ FaxNo. E-mail I am(checkone) U anewmember renewingmymembership I ownacomputer: no yes - Type: G PC Mac I haveInternetaccess G no G yes - G at home D atwork MymainconcernsaboutGlenPark are La Corneta Iamwillingtocontributemyskills/intereststohelpingtheGPA TAQUERIA I aminterestedinthesecornmirtee<s) /Anopportunitytomeetyourneighborsandhelpyourcommunity] DIAMOND G Health&Environment 2834 ST. D Neighborhood Improvement SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94131 Q Program(HelparrangeMeetingAgendaand Speakers) (One block from the Glen Park BART Station) G PublicSafety 0 Tel. (415) 469-8757 Publication(GlenParknewsletter writing,distribution, advertisingsolicitation) Q Recreation&Park(GlenCanyon) Business Hours: C Traffic. Parking&Transportation Monday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. G Zoning& Planning Sunday: 11:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. Duesareonly $10per person percalendaryear! 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