Historical June 1990 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
To the Editor I am compelled to express a growing concern which affects one dilemma facing our neighborhood and others.
It concerns beautification.
I have lost count of the people who have said, “Why can’t we make the barricades or cement planters look nicer:’ or “It would look great if we planted flowers at Four Corners’? or “It’s wonderful that you’re planting things around here!’ I thought these comments indicated people’s interest in getting involved and helping with such projects.
But N0000 They just want to talk about it.
If volunteerism is to be the wave of the ’90’s, better put those surfboards away, because there’s barely a ripple in evidence!
All this is not to say that no one ever does anything.
The neighborhood theater production, the Times and SDCC and housing corporation all show there are those neighbors who contribute their time and energy for the benefit of us all. But, making our neighborhood look better is something every single one of us can participate in. Seniors, kids, yuppies, students and working parents can all pitch in a small fraction of their time.
If everyone did a little bit, the combined effects would be stunning. Beginning with litter pick-up, progressing to leaf, lawn and alley pick-up and ending with flower and tree planting, we cannot expect the City to do everything for us.
We are blessed with one of the prettiest cities in the county, yet we must be willing to do a part too. if we each kept our outdoor space—whether home or apartment building—picked-up, the old ‘hood would sparkle! Is it that people think they need permission to pull weeds, rake leaves or plant some flowers?
If so—then it is granted by the SDCC Beautification Committee.
And when our committee puts out the call to organize an urban planters group or begin a community garden, I only hope the answer is as good as for our neighborhood survey in February. So, next time you’re tempted to remark that flowers at the end of Rosedale would be nice—just plant some instead.
When you divide your bulbs, irises or daylilies, plant some at Four Corners or on Laurel at Kingsbury Square.
We have parks which could benefit from some sprucing up. ACT! Take a hold of your neighborhood’s destiny! JUST DO IT! Catherine Forslund 60xx Waterman Blvd.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, June 1990.
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