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Moving the H. Lee House to Its New Home at Civic Center Park—Part I
News from the Oct. 21, 1993, edition of the Lemon Grove Review for a special two-part "The Way We Were."
Helen Ofield, Patch Mayor
Helen Ofield, Patch Mayor
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Helen Ofield is an award-winning writer for film, TV, radio and online and print media, member of the Society of Professional Journalists, and a veteran historic preservationist in New York and California. She is president of the Lemon Grove Historical Society and former 11-year member of the San Diego County Historic Site Board. She spearheaded the saving of Lemon Grove's first church (1897) and its adaptive reuse as the Parsonage Museum of Lemon Grove, and the saving of the H. Lee House (1928) and its adaptive reuse as the city's cultural center. She conceived and directed the award-winning Lemon Grove History Mural and serves on various civic committees and boards. (See www.newpacificproductions.com for which she is managing producer.)
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Trolley Dances Returns to Lemon Grove for Weekend of Performances
Coop's West Texas Barbeque will have its mobile unit on site to serve up delicious down-home fare.
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Lemon Grove 'History Alive'—A Fireside Chat with Sally Rae Harris
Harris is an amusing and insightful storyteller. The lecture series is free.
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Uncovering the 'Lemon Grove Hometown News'
Local paper provided residents with all the talk of the town.
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Arts and Barbecue Share the Spotlight Saturday at Civic Center Park
Food and entertainment are center stage for grand opening a new exhibit at the Parsonage Museum.
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Steven Saint: Review's Final Editor Focuses on Community Journalism
A look back at the history of the Lemon Grove Review.
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Pete Kaufman: New Publisher Shows Why It's Called the Newspaper Business
A look back at the history of the Lemon Grove Review.
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Eldon 'Mike' Meyer, Former Principal of Monterey Heights School, Dies at 91
Meyer was a longtime member of the Lemon Grove United Methodist Church.
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Max Goodwin: A 'Gritty, Hard-Boiled Newspaperman'
A look back at the history of the Lemon Grove Review.
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What's Your Story? Share It at 'History Alive at 35'
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Save Balboa Park Update
Saving Balboa Park and related historic preservation issues of concern to San Diego County and City residents.
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Pearl 'Susie' Johnson Holaday, Lifelong Resident of Lemon Grove, Dies at 95
Holaday was a member of the one of the city's pioneer families.
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Here Came the Judge: Lemon Grove Drive Paved Way to Courthouse
In the July 10, 1958, edition of the Lemon Grove Review, editor Max Goodwin tells how East County won board OK of new court district—eventually based in El Cajon.
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Remembering Warren Buckner, 92
The longtime Lemon Grovian was a former planning commissioner and school board member, and served the Helix Water District.
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History Alive: The American Revolution Revisited
The award-winning "Don't Tread On Me: Voices from the American Revolution" will be screened Thursday.
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History Alive: A Fireside Chat with Estelle Lauer
The Lemon Grove Historical Society invites you to a warm, witty, and wise evening lecture.
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On Tap: Water Expert Joe Young
History Alive program features the systems operations manager of Helix Water District.
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In 1956, La Mesa Councilman Made Pitch to Absorb Lemon Grove
In Nov. 29, 1956, edition of the Lemon Grove Review, former Mayor Mike Nagel told the Lemon Grove Men’s Club: “This is not annexation, but a co-partnership.”
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Buy A Fish Taco, Send An Eighth Grader to Washington, D.C.
The Lemon Grove Historical Society is spearheading fundraising efforts and offering lots of ways to get involved.
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1965: A Charro Champ, Troublesome Teens, and Slippers for Dad
News from the June 10, 1965 edition of the Lemon Grove Review.
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