Volume XL, No. 6
July/August 2016
Our 40th Year
THE NOE VALLEY VOICE
Parental Workout. The photo above illustrates a frequent occurrence in Noe Valley. The youngster takes a break while mom or dad leans in to push home.
When the Eyes Speak
• I N T H I S I SSU E • 7......... Letters 8......... Crossword (with Contest) 9......... Charlie the Cat 10........Storetrek 11........Cost of Living 13, 15...Photos by Najib Joe Hakim 17, 19...Photos by Beverly Tharp 21-23...Photos by Pamela Gerard 25........Class Ads 26........Services Ads 27........Upper Noe Rec Center 28-29...Calendar 30.........Library Books 31, 33... Photos by Art Bodner 34.........Groups
Voice Photographers Have Their Say
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fter the few editions in the late 1970s when the Voice started publication, editors insured that their stories were illustrated by good photography. Talented photographers found this neighborhood fertile ground for their portrayals and this newspaper was happy to showcase their work. As the tools of the trade changed and the Voice was able to print in color, Photo contributors (including readers) provided an explosion of pictures. Now the evocative image in these pages is commonplace. In this edition, we’ve given photographers Art Bodner, Pamela Gerard, Najib Joe Hakim and Beverly Tharp more room than usual to present their work. Within the broad boundaries of the assignment “People, Places, and Things” of our fair neighborhood, these four have crafted some of the most intriguing photos the Voice has presented. We hope you enjoy this special edition. Our regular news and feature coverage will return in September. Your comments are always welcome. Jack Tipple, Editor and Co-Publisher
Photo by Beverly Tharp
Our regular features Short Takes and Rumors Behind the News will return in September.
Let’s Get Wet – The Voice is on Vacation. Voice photographer Pamela Gerard found the above in an old family album, but the people pictured can’t be identified. Their emotions are easy to read, though. It’s relaxation in the shade for some and anticipating the thrill of a cool spray of water for others. The Noe Valley Voice hopes you find some cool fun while we take the month of July off in search of some of our own. We’ll return to our keyboards and screens in August to bring you the September, 2016 edition.Your deadline for submissions is August 15.
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