La Jolla Light
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Vol. 100, Issue 45 • November 8, 2012
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Weekend Trifecta
Nautilus research complex caters to workers’ needs, A4
Halloween
Heritage on Ivanhoe housing project is underway, A8
Bishop’s School salutes baseball’s Jerry Coleman, A10
Senior Olympics draws athletes in their golden years, B1
Homecoming
Costumed kids parade school grounds, Pillage the Village Viking victory against Kearny Komets and trek through town trick-or-treating, A12 closes La Jolla High football season, A21
Harvest Festival
Open Aire Market celebrates its 14th year with fall family event, B12
Tours of La Jolla’s cultural gems set for Nov. 18 By Ashley Mackin The institutions in La Jolla’s Cultural Zone will showcase their buildings and programs at the second annual Open Doors La Jolla, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18. The event was created in 2011 by St. James by-the-Sea’s rector, the Reverend Randal Gardner, to focus
attention on the architectural and historical significance of buildings in the area. During the free, open house-style afternoon, participants may join one of the walking tours scheduled or plan their own to explore such town jewels as the Bed & Breakfast Inn at La Jolla, The Bishop’s School, The Cuvier Club, La Jolla Historical
Society, La Jolla Presbyterian Church, La Jolla Woman’s Club, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. Walking tours begin at noon at The Bishop’s School, 7607 La Jolla Blvd. Free parking is available in the Bishop’s garage. Refreshments will be served and cameras are welcome.
The Woman’s Club, 715 Silverado St., which was designed by Irving Gill in 1913, will have an architect on hand to discuss its historic significance. “Irving Gill has become so famous over the years as the first of the modern era of architects that we find there’s tremendous interest
SEE CULTURAL TOURS, A7
Futuristic Shores home plans nixed in legal settlement By Pat Sherman A group of La Jolla Shores residents have triumphed in their opposition to an ultramodern home proposed for 8490 Whale Watch Way. The house was designed by famed IraqiBritish architect Zaha Hadid, the first female recipient of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. Though many said they felt the design was intriguing, residents and community advisory groups ultimately said the proposed 12,700-square-foot home was out of character with the surrounding neighborhood, and excessive in terms of bulk and scale. Despite this opposition, the project was approved by the
It’s back to the drawing board for 8490 Whale Watch Way. COURTESY
SEE SHORES HOME, A7
GREG NOONAN
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