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Editor’s Notebook — Reason For Optimism

By Lana Stein
Former West End Arts Council Chairman Roy Roncal and former SDCC President Catherine Forslund returned to the neighborhood for a centennial block party, celebrating with co-editor Lana Stein and her dog Max.

Historical November–December 2008 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.

Amidst financial and political turmoil, we in Skinker DeBaliviere have reason for some optimism. Our Centennial celebration brought out many neighborhood stalwarts, new neighbors, and former neighbors. Children played, adults chatted, ate, and drank and we were as we are – diverse and encompassing. No matter what happens in the weeks to come, we know that all of us can come together to party and that’s a good thing.

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Former West End Arts Council Chairman Roy Roncal and former SDCC President Catherine Forslund returned to the neighborhood for a centennial block party, celebrating with co-editor Lana Stein and her dog Max.

Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November–December 2008.

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Original source: SD_Times2008_11.pdf, printed page(s) 2; PDF page(s) 2.

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