Just because we now had a street officially called “L. Ron Hubbard Way,” didn’t mean it looked like a street with that name should look.

     So we set out to make that street into a street that exemplifies L. Ron Hubbard’s dream—a centerpiece of community spirit for the whole of the city.

     And to that end, word went out to the Friends of Ron, and the response was immediate.

     Among the very first to respond was John Travolta who joined in with a benefit world premiere of his film Michael, held right here at the Flag Land Base.

     And that definitely got the ball rolling.

     Next came further donations and that included materials, skill and willing manpower.

     Week­by­week, the momentum grew.

     But there were still those many potholes in that road, and I don’t mean just literally.

     For instance, according to the city, procuring the 18 permits required to implement the designs for our street—new sidewalks, new lamps and a golden-hued brick street—that was a six-month ordeal.