OPINION
Page a14 - DECEMBER 29, 2011 - LA JOLLA LIGHT
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What are your hopes for the new year? “I hope to become more fit as I begin a cycling routine. I’ve already lost 76 pounds and I’m shooting for another 25.”
Robin Phillips, FLorist adeLaide’s
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“We are so fortunate to live in this beautiful town, so I’m just hoping for continued good health and happiness.” Duane Wolfe, resident For 16 years
“I hope to move to La Jolla this year. I have summered here for the past 40 years and now it’s time to move here for good. I hope my family will spend more time together.” Carol Beard, okLahoma City
“I hope to finish school. I’ve just got two more semesters. I am majoring in business and management at San Diego State.”
Miroslav Vrvic, CoLLege student
“I hope for good health and more mindfulness. I also hope everyone could better enjoy one another and have more family time.”
Heidi Strudler
shopping on girard street
“I expect my career and personal life to be at an all-time high.”
Andrew Sinclair, assistant Curator aCaLa gaLLery
“We would like Congress to get along and start to solve some of this country’s fiscal problems.”
Julia and Isabel Lee Visiting From atLanta
The biggest story of the year? It’s about food, of course! eDitoR’s LetteR By SuSan Demaggio Happy New Year everyone! Like most news sources across the globe, the La Jolla Light has filled its yearend edition with a look back over the past year — which I’m sure we’ll all agree has just flown by too quickly. As you read the reports of what was in 2011, and what may be in 2012, you will note we saved the biggest story for mentioning here: The never-ending requests for the recipe for artichoke frittatas from La Jolla’s historic C&M Deli! Other than our updates on the case of the marine mammals vs. humans at the Children’s Pool, no other issue has garnered more queries for reprints or nostalgic commentary.
and Joe Mercurio. So without The pair opened a further ado, produce store in here it is! Fresh 1958 that from the book morphed into the by C&M Deli’s deli by 1961. The Sicilian family building now members, “Olhouses the Girard ives on the TaGourmet. ble,” by Esther Among the bestSanfilippo Naselling items fondvarra and Bethly remembered by any C. Atherlongtime La Jolton (available lans were the artifor $30 at anartichokes are a kind of thistle. choke frittatas and nie-navarra. The world’s biggest producer of com or the San artichokes is italy. in 2009, italians slices of sfinciuni, a soft and spongy Diego History produced 486,600 metric tons. baked sweet bread Center in topped with caraBalboa Park). melized onions, cheese, sausage Note: C&M (Cresci and Mercumeat and sun-dried tomato conrio) Deli on Girard Avenue in La centrate (anchovies optional) the Jolla, was co-owned by John Cresci
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Remembering local architect Dale Naegle Dale Naegle, prominent La Jolla architect, passed away on the eve of the holiday gift-giving season. Surviving family members — wife Myrna Naegle of La Jolla, daughters Caroline Hendricks of San Diego, Michelle Kerwin of Kenwood, and Melanie Miller of Santa Rosa, and son Eric Naegle of San Diego — reflect on the priceless gift of sharing in Dale’s humanity and his fine and worthwhile life. Always a devoted husband, father and gentleman, Dale is cherished as the fount of life through which all good things
flowed. Dale relished shopkeeper/home living with Myrna, the perfect fit for her sparkling clothing boutique with his office below and their residence above. It became a lively Mecca for family, friends and clients. An affable, mirth-filled man, Dale’s sense of humor left a glow of goodwill in any milieu. Great strength of character underlay Dale’s modest persona, mirrored in the integrity and simple beauty of his architectural designs. He modeled qualities of two esteemed men of mettle — the undaunted John Wayne of “True Grit,” and the all-American patriot, leader Ron-
Sicilian version of pizza. Artichoke Frittata (Frittata Di Carciofo) Ingredients: 12 small artichokes; 8 eggs; 2 garlic cloves, pressed (or ½ teaspoon of dried garlic); ½ cup chopped parsley; 3 cups breadcrumbs; 2 chopped onions; ½ teaspoon dried basil or 4 fat basil leaves, chopped; salt and pepper to taste. Directions: Remove the outer leaves from the artichokes, quarter them and cover with the juice of 2 lemons. Parboil the artichokes, drain and chop into small dice. In a large bowl, mix the artichokes with all the other ingredients and then form into patties. Cook slowly in Wesson oil (or grape seed oil). Do not dry fry.
ald Reagan. A polio handicap never stunted his stature. Dale always walked tall and with grace among men. —Dianne Schroeder, La JoLLa
Rules for leaf blowers I’m in complete agreement with Rand Hogan (Dec. 8 view on weed blowers). I deliver mail in San Diego. Everyday I cross paths with at least five leaf blowers. Would it be all right if I invented a gadget that busts eardrums, causes headaches and swirls dust? No. Would it be OK if I parked a Harley motorcycle on the street and gunned it for 15 minutes? No. How did this country survive without leaf blowers? Is there no regulation of this product? Eric Taub, La JoLLa