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Whistle Stop Train Shop Comes to a Halt VOLUME 4 ISSUE 17 Aug. 17–Aug. 30, 2012 Pg. 14 Follow us on Facebook and Twitter Old Town • Mission Hills • Bankers Hill Hillcrest • University Heights • Normal Heights • North Park • South Park • Golden Hill • Kensington • Talmadge ➤➤ FEATURE P. 9 Valuing our neighborhood at the market Whistle Stop Train Not a street fair or festival, North Park Farmers’ Market builds community through school money-back program and health-focused vendor regulations Shop comes to a halt After 63 years, the Hillcrest store will shut its doors on Aug. 25 due to a decrease in business By Monica Garske SDUN Reporter SoCal Music Fest The Whistle Stop Train Shop located at 3834 Fourth Ave. has been a fixture in the Hillcrest neighborhood for decades, ➤➤ DINING P. 11 but on Aug. 25, the model train shop’s long journey will come to an end. Whistle Stop owner Scott Rhodes said the shop is closing after 63 years in busi- ness due to a combination of factors. “There’s simply not enough business to keep going,” he said. “It’s a combina- tion of a lousy economy and declining customer base. There are very few new people getting into the [model railroad- ing] hobby these days. Older enthusiasts are not buying anything anymore because Old Town sushi master Summer favorites including squash, fresh-cut salami, peppers, smoothies and eggs at the market (Courtesy SD Weekly Markets) they either don’t have the money or because they don’t really need anything By Morgan M. Hurley of the adjoining CVS parking lot. combination of certified farmers, else. There’s also a lot of competition from ➤➤ NEWS P. 21 SDUN Assistant Editor Although a farmers market artisan food makers, and arts internet sales.” has existed in North Park in and craft merchants – the North For Rhodes, shutting down the Uptown has its share of some form or another for over Park market is smaller in scale Whistle Stop is truly the end of an era. farmers markets, but one in ten years, SD Weekly Markets than its sister markets. Little Italy He has been working at the model particular is making a name for – who also operate the Little has 125 vendors, for instance, but train shop for the past 33 years – since itself by focusing on the sur- Italy Mercado on Saturdays thanks to conscientious manage- July 26, 1979, to be exact – a time when rounding community. and the Pacific Beach Farmers’ ment, the North Park market has model railroading was a more common The North Park Farmers’ Market on Tuesdays – took developed a sense of community hobby and digital distractions were not Market, which runs every over the fledgling market two and found ways to give back at prevalent. Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m., is years ago. Support has risen the same time. “There aren’t that many younger located on North Park Way at steadily ever since. folks coming in here these days, and Herman Avenue and uses part At just under 50 vendors – a see Market, page 8 that’s really part of the problem. Today’s A grand Old Globe gala kids are too busy with their computers, video games and cell phones, [and model railroading] can’t compete with that,” ➤➤ HOME P. 22 Damaging the Rhodes said. The Whistle Stop first came to Hill- ‘jewel of the City’ crest in 1949, when the shop’s original see Train, page 5 Lily-gate sparked after thousands descend on Balboa Park, causing destruction to beloved lily pond By Anthony King Cleanup has begun on the damaged lily pond. (Courtesy Balboa Park) SDUN Editor Mid-century lessons $10,000 in damage to park facilities, with the lily Damaged caused to the lily pond in Balboa pond sustaining the most damage. Park early Sunday morning on Aug. 12 quickly Resting in front of the Botanical Building, Index turned into a political battle between the two may- damage to the lily pond included the breakage of oral candidates, and sparked a public outcry over a drainage-pipe valve, causing significant water Opinion……………...…6 who should be held responsible. loss and, in part, leading to the loss of a great Briefs…………………7 Promoted on social media, a midnight water- number of the lilies in plant boxes scattered Dr. Ink.….…………………12 gun fight brought an estimated 1,000 to 2,000 throughout the pond. participants to the center of Balboa Park. During Whistle Stop owner Scott Rhodes What's Up………………13 the melee, participants caused approximately see Lily, page 10 (Photo by Monica Garske) Art………………………16 Calendar………………..17 Classifieds....….……18 Contact Us Editorial/Letters 619-961-1952 [email protected] Advertising 619-961-1958 [email protected] 2 San Diego Uptown News | Aug. 17–Aug. 30, 2012 www.sdcnn.com www.sdcnn.com NEWS San Diego Uptown News | Aug. 17–Aug. 30, 2012 3 Lively couple to be honored by St. Paul’s Mission Hills residents Patti Roscoe and Jim Tiffany are special guests at Aug. 25 ‘Endless Summer of LUV’ Gala By Cynthia Robertson SDUN Reporter At this year’s St. Paul’s Senior Homes & Services Gala, “Endless Summer of LUV,” two well-respect- ed volunteers – Patti Roscoe and Jim Tiffany – will be honored. The Mission Hills residents have made major impacts in St. Paul’s and the greater San Diego community through countless volunteer hours and leadership roles on several projects and boards. “Aging is an exhilarating and daunting time in life,” Roscoe said. “St. Paul’s provides a road map through its many phases to ensure we can age gracefully.” Roscoe has long been a strong supporter of St. Paul’s, as well as the Girl Scouts of San Diego, and she is the founder of PRA Destination Management, a travel company part of the London- based AlliedPRA. Also in the travel business, (l to r) Patti Roscoe and Jim Tiffany, this year’s honorees (Courtesy Greg Nelson Photography) Tiffany’s volunteer includes serving as a board member at board member, conference leader family. “We also have created a the Monarch School as well as and guest lecturer for the Society bucket list and are strategically the San Diego State University of Incentive Travel Executives. moving forward to insure we (SDSU) Art Council. Their story Some of their involvement with check each and every item off, as a couple is rooted in love and, St. Paul’s, the couple said, has to enjoying the adventure along the ultimately, their community. do with Roscoe’s friendship with way,” he said. Knowing each other for Cheryl Wilson, the organization’s Both Roscoe and Tiffany said several decades, the two recon- president and CEO. Roscoe and they are strong and independent nected in 2003. Since then, they Wilson had been San Diego Rotary individuals, respecting those quali- have made a home in San Diego, Club members for many years, and ties in each other. They keep life said they enjoy travelling and are during Roscoe’s year as president, interesting by being involved in avid sports fans, especially of the she designated her time to helping their volunteering activities and by SDSU Aztecs. seniors. Roscoe has previously planning “secret dates” for each Roscoe currently sits on the served as a LUV Gala volunteer, other, they said. board of trustees of the Zoological and was chair in 2009. The couple expresses grati- Society of San Diego, as well as Tiffany was her support tude that St. Paul’s and their team the SDSU Campanile Foundation. system during those busy years, of professionals will help and She is also a past president of San she said. Together, they have guide them, as well as all others Diego Rotary Club, and is a mem- made financial commitments to who will need it, in the future. ber of the board of directors of the St Paul’s to assist with their many The Aug. 25 LUV gala is at the Balboa Park 2015 Centennial. critical programs, especially their Paradise Point Resort & Spa, 1404 Roscoe also co-founded SDSU’s Program of All-inclusive Care for Vacation Rd. The evening begins L. Robert Payne’s School of Hotel the Elderly (PACE). at 6 p.m. with a silent auction, and and Tourism Management, of “We feel good about hav- Roscoe and Tiffany will be honored which she now chairs. By creat- ing contributed time, talent and at the dinner program starting at ing the Institute of Meetings and treasure to our industry and 7:30 pm. All proceeds from the gala Events for SDSU, Roscoe was the community during the process,” will benefit St. Paul’s PACE. 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