By Stacey Haerr
Upper Hermosa
I think the proposed weekly farmers market (Friday nights) at the La Jolla United Methodist Church is a fantastic idea and hope it comes to fruition. I live directly behind the church, and even though our street (Beaumont Avenue) may be impacted with overflow traffic, I am in full support of the market.
The benefits of a weekly market definitely out weigh the possible traffic inconveniences. I welcome the smell of cultural foods wafting through the air and will be more than pleased to share our neighborhood with locals looking for fresh fruits and vegetables, and whatever other goodies the market may bring.
I have lived in Bird Rock for over 24 years and here on Beaumont for the past 13 years and know some of my neighbors make a point to fight every change, yet after the change is implemented, i.e., making the Beaumont 4th of July parade an official event, or making improvements to the park adjacent to the church, these same neighbors take full advantage of these lovely additions to our neighborhood. I can’t help but think that they will enjoy the market once it is in place.
My children have moved on from Bird Rock Elementary so my family will not directly benefit from the money generated for the school. My motivation is to support the broader community. Although a market might impact the quiet nature of our street I still believe it will be an asset to our community. Please know there are at least eight families on the 6000 and 6100 block of Beaumont (directly behind the church) in full support of the market and hope that our voices count as much as those who do not support the market.