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CORONADO September 2019 | no. 226 Since 1983
07 Confessions of a Perfect(ish) Mom:
Autumn Any Day Now
13 Guide to Make Home Away from Home in College 19 There is a Season and It’s Fall 26 The Art of Collecting: Crystals 28 Elotes - Grilled Mexican Street Corn 31 From My Shelf to Yours:
Books for Every Fall Mood
35 A Vacation in Your Own Backyard: Cherokee Lodge 39 Operation Homelife: So Far Away 44 Yesteryear: Monty Lewis, The Man Behind the Art Scene 48 Way of Life: Entryways Can Ease the Morning Rush
54 Finance: 2019 Midyear Outlook 58 Day Trip: Old Town Temecula Publisher Dean Eckenroth publisher@eaglenewsca.com
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Confessions of a Perfect(ish) Mom by Hattie Foote
Autumn Any Day Now... 2018 Coronado Magazine - August Page 13 7 Coronado Magazine
PARENTING
I love Coronado. Ninety percent of the time it’s pretty darn wonderful. However, if I have to be honest, I wish we had a fall season. Like a real leaf crunching, hot apple cider drinking, scarf wearing fall. Even as I type this, I feel like a jerk because I should (and do) appreciate the fact that I can (and do) go to our beautiful beach literally any day of the year. So just because it’s not a crisp 58 degree day, doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a magical autumn experience! Ambience is huge to me. I like to feel like I’m in a Meg Ryan movie or a Lifetime special. I need a quaint, cozy spot to really get me in the mood. Luckily for me, and actually all of us, Clayton’s Bakery & Bistro has opened and it is the stuff that seasonal fantasy are made of! Being fully transparent I write these columns a month ahead of time, so when we went for breakfast one August morning, I was fully committed to my craft. I wore a sweater and ordered three beautiful, hot drinks and pretended I wasn’t pouring sweat underneath. The food was outstanding, the service was incredible, and it was a 10/10 crowd pleaser for my crew! Do yourself a favor and order the Dutch Baby.
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As far as foliage goes, Coronado is not
I told my husband that Costco had
deserves its own column, so I will leave
exactly a hot spot for leaf tossing! There
Halloween
off with a “to be continued”.....
is one tree at Spreckels Park on the
and I kid-you-not his response was,
corner of Sixth Street and C Avenue that
“Ooooohhh I can’t wait for ‘Real
Until then, stay cozy, and when I say
gives a nice little pile, but that’s a reach.
Housewives of New Jersey’ and football!”
cozy, I mean cool. Because it’s hot.
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If you are looking to take the kiddos to play in some leaves, I love Marian Bear
I mean he worked at Bath and Body
State Park for some leaf throwing fun.
Works in college, he literally sold fall candles and thrived at it! Bless his heart.
After playing outside, doesn’t a nice cup
What can I say, the man loves him some
of mulled wine sound good? Ok, well
fall too!
since it will probably be 80 degrees, probably not. My girlfriend makes the
Our most favorite thing about this
best alternative though! Grab some
season is our giant pumpkin boy Hunty
Health-Ade Pink Lady Apple kombucha,
was born in September, so it’s truly a
mix with your choice of tequila, and add
joyous time in our household.
some ice and fresh slices of apples. Add cinnamon or cinnamon sticks. Bam! Best
I really want to keep going, because you
of both worlds, the perfect refreshing
can bet your bottom dollar that I have
cocktail for this time of year!
a lot to say about Halloween! But that
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COLLEGE
A Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Home Away From Home at College By Aly Brady
Congratulations! You’re off to college! This is where it all gets “real.” It can be intimidating at times, but never fear, I’ll show you how to go from unmoored freshman to thriving college extraordinaire. Coronado Magazine
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COLLEGE
STEP 1: Decorate your personal jail cell, you’ll be spending a lot of time there. You’ve arrived at *insert your university name here*, you did it! As you walk down the dimly lit hall, replete with softly flickering fluorescent lights, stopping at your door you’re greeted by a small room reminiscent of a prison cell. Bare walls, small beds, and linoleum floors. It doesn’t exactly feel like “home.” But don’t despair. Decorate. Think about things you liked in your room at home—photos of friends, a favorite band poster, a stack of beloved books, those cheesy glow in the dark stars we had as kids—and
STEP 2: Don’t panic if you don’t get along
STEP 3: Say hi to (at least) one person
work them into the space. Breathe some life
with your roommate.
on your first day.
into the room with a cute succulent or air
Your room is decorated, the succulent is
Get to class 15 minutes early and find a seat.
plant for your desk or window sill. Toss a rug
thriving, your slippers are on: but you don’t
Feel awkward? No worries. Busy yourself by
on the floor to cover up that flooring and
have a word to say to your roommate. Maybe
organizing your supplies. All the while (and
voila! your jail cell is not so jail-y any more!
they already have a bunch of friends and
I know what you’re thinking: this sounds
you’re intimidated (if this is the case, then
stalker-ish) scan the room to see if you see
tag along!), maybe they stay in the room all
anyone with a book you like, a coffee you
day and don’t talk or maybe you don’t have
drink, a shirt sporting a band you listen
anything in common. Heed my words: it is
to, or even a cool haircut. Single them out,
okay. You are not required to be best friends
and drop a compliment. Sometimes the
with your roommate. You just need to be
conversation will end there. But nine times
able to coexist respectfully and talk to each
out of ten complimenting someone on the
other if issues should arise. Don’t feel bad or
first day of classes your freshman year will
worry about the fate of your social life if you
lead to more. Trust me, everyone is just as
find yourself in this situation. My freshman
nervous and eager to make friends as you
year roommate and I were not friends, but
are. Extend the first olive branch and you’ll
I ended up meeting people in my hall, in
likely be rewarded. Who knows, you might
clubs, and in classes.
have a friend date to the dining hall tonight!
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STEP 4: Sign up for clubs. But try to cap it at three, you’re not going to 10 different meetings, let’s be real here. Rock club, movie buffs club, bird watchers club, musical theatre club, underwater basket weaving, you name it—if you’re going to a big university there truly is a student organization for everything. As soon as you get on campus find out when the club fair is happening. Most universities will host one during welcome week or within the first month of classes. Clubs are an awesome way to have an outlet for your creativity and meet people along the way. I met some of my closest friends—people I still talk to postgraduation—at the student newspaper The Daily. But here’s the pro tip: stop at three. While everything will sound exciting, reign yourself in. Realistically, you can’t make it to all those meetings. Here’s my strategy: pick a personal hobby club, a professional pursuit
STEP 5: Go to at least one event alone.
STEP 6: Claim your coffee shop.
You won’t explode from embarrassment and
If you’re even remotely like me, studying
isolation, I promise. Like I said before, most
on your bed in pajamas isn’t conducive to
universities have a welcome week with a slew
academic success. Instagram and Netflix are
of events for you to attend. Pick one thing
much too tempting when paired with literary
to go to alone. Why? It forces you out of
analysis and calculus. This is where your
your comfort zone and it makes you easier
favorite coffee shop comes in. There, you’re
to approach. I guarantee there will be other
favorite pillow and blanket can’t lull you into
people at this event who are also alone and
sleepy Netflix-binging distraction. Just make
also trying to meet people. This way, you’ll
sure that it has plenty of tables—avoid the
gravitate towards each other. When I did
spots that only sport metal chairs or bars. You
this freshman year I met my friend Abbi.
want to feel like this is a place where you can
Since then she’s flown out to California to
park yourself for a couple hours, spread out
visit. Take my advice on this one: it pays to
and focus.
be bold.
club, and a social club.
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dorm-wide Oscar viewing party. I was
1 through 8 to foster a stronger sense of
too nervous to knock on doors, so I made
community. But most importantly, accept
invites and slid them under everyone’s door.
and celebrate it. Being homesick just means
I decorated the common area with confetti
you have a wonderful place to come home to.
and movie posters and I made Oscar voting
That’s worth smiling over.
ballots. I equipped the communal fold out table with popcorn, Swedish Fish, and Kit
STEP 10: Just breathe and be yourself.
Kats. By the end of the night, I had three
This is my most basic and essential piece of
new phone numbers.
advice. College is a whirlwind. It’s full of new faces, places and feelings. And it’s because there
STEP 7: Stake out your on-campus hang. Pick an on-campus study spot and hangout too. It’ll make you feel connected and familiar with campus, and the best part? It’s free. Within your first week on campus scope out the libraries, common areas and student unions. Look for hidden tables. Establishing a spot that’s regular and feels like yours will further make you feel at home. When you live on campus it’s great to have a study spot to retreat to that is less than a handful of minutes walk away. It’s also a great way to establish a meeting spot with that person you struck up a conversation on that first day of classes! (You did that, right?)
STEP 8: Plan a dorm-wide event. Nothing bonds people like snacks and ice breakers, aimirite? That first week, everyone feels vulnerable. This is the best time to come together and bond. Start by hanging out in the common area. Pop some popcorn, buy movie candy and make it clear that it’s there to be shared. Knock on doors and invite people out. My freshman year I planned a Page 16
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STEP 9: Embrace the homesickness and
is such an eclectic spread of opportunities and
know you’re not alone.
people that it’s all the more beneficial to just
This is easier said than done. For me, it
be yourself. Say yes to things. Go to that party,
was the hardest part of college. But here’s
say hi to that person with the matching band
the best pieces of advice I can give: go on
tee, try out a new club. But also don’t be afraid
walks, schedule a time to FaceTime your
to say no when you need to. There are more
parents or your hometown best friends
than enough people and activities that will
once a week, cry (a lot) (and do it with
suit you just as you are. You’ve got this.
ice cream sometimes) and follow steps
COLLEGE
Homesickness: What Parents Can Do by Susie Clifford We received the best advice about letting freshman get used to their new surroundings when we dropped our first child off at college. “You will get a phone call,” the college administrators said, “one where everything is going wrong. They’re in an argument with their roommate, they were late to class, no one is around to have dinner with, the bed is lumpy, no one likes them, they picked the wrong major. In short, they are unhappy, lonely, stressed and disappointed. Just as you hang up the phone, someone knocks on your child’s door extending an invitation to join a group going out for pizza. And they end up having a great time, while you sit home and worry.” The drop off at college is sudden and the transition to their new life phase will take some time. Their anxiety is normal. Many colleges and universities have programs for that first week of school with opportunities to meet other students and to keep them busy. But there are things that parents, and even grandparents, can do to help the college student feel more comfortable with his being away from home. Listen, reassure, offer suggestions. Basically, as parents you will hear the worst. Be prepared for a rollercoaster of emotions for a while. While you are also getting used to your child not being around, don’t be too eager to call or text them frequently. Let them reach out to you, as hard as that might be. Give them a time reference. Remind them why they are there and ask them their thoughts for how long they think it will take to adjust. Set a specific time when you might see them next, be it parents weekend, Thanksgiving or Christmas. Set a time to FaceTime or Skype them, or even call. This actually helps you both. Send an element of home to them. Getting a package or letter in the mail can be very uplifting. You can send a favorite memento, a
or send something silly (but useful) like extra socks and laundry detergent. Add in a note from home from everyone, or a clip of a funny cartoon. Send a card or a letter. Anything thoughtful will be much appreciated. Suggest help. Obviously, if they are having a very difficult time, have them talk with their RA or suggest college resources. If possible, you don’t want to bring them back home. Those first six weeks or so are critical in learning how to cope and mature into the self-sufficient adult you want them to become. If with time, the school is not a good fit, for whatever reason, that decision won’t be due to homesickness. Most kids make it through the homesickness spell and go on to have a fun, productive time away from home.
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There Is a Season “To everything (turn, turn, turn) There is a season (turn, turn, turn)…” *
There Is a Season - and It’s Fall
Autumn can seem almost non-existent when summer weather continues into September here in Coronado. However, there are subtle changes. Tourists go home, Sunday Concerts in the Park are over, kids go off to school, football returns. Our days are getting shorter as gourds and pumpkins begin to make an appearance at our local grocery stores. The fall season offers the opportunity of transformation. Just as some of our leaves are changing color, why not take advantage of this time to transform ourselves? Now is the perfect time to embrace setting a few goals.
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Time to sleep…
Adjust yourself and your family’s sleep habits. Try for 7-9 hours of sleep as an adult. Teens need about 9 1/2 hours of sleep, while elementary and middle school students should get 9-11 hours of sleep a night. Make an effort to go to sleep and wake up at the same time, if possible, including weekends. Avoid afternoon and evening caffeine, darken your room and ban your phone or computer an hour before you go to bed. Having good sleep habits can be rewarding; you’ll feel more refreshed and ready to take on the day.
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Time to rise and shine‌ Pressed for time or relaxing with the Sunday paper? Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Start the day off right with a delicious and healthy banana smoothie that is easy and quick to make.
Banana Smoothie 2 large bananas About 1/2 cup or more Greek-style yogurt, plain or vanilla About 1/2 cup or more almond milk (or regular milk) Honey or maple syrup to taste In a blender or food processor, add all ingredients together, adding more yogurt to thicken or almond milk to thin, according to taste. Can add ice, if desired. Makes one large smoothie or two smaller ones. Pictured with whipped cream, cinnamon and banana slices.
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Time to explore a new hobby… There are so many options out there vying for some of your free time. This is the perfect time to dabble in some art, take up swimming, learn to play the guitar, explore a new language and so much more. The Coronado Recreation Department and the Coronado Unified School District’s Adult Education have a lot of classes available. You’re sure to find something intriguing to give a go. Page Page 22 22
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Time to rethink your work environment Clean your desk or work space and make it a habit to keep it that way. Once it is clutter-, crumb-, and germ-free, it is an inviting space. Items are easier to find, to-do list chores are more likely to get checked off and there will be less stress just sitting down. Find a time once a week, such as Friday afternoons, to organize and clean. Coronado Magazine
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What’s in Season?
Luscious Figs
Figs are not as popular as other fruits, but that’s not a good reason to shy away from them. They are sweet and delectable, perfect for desserts, but compliment so many dishes. While often a staple in Mediterranean dishes, one appetizer, salty prosciutto wrapped around a tender, sweet fig, dates back to the Roman Empire. Fresh figs have two seasons; one in early June to July and the second one from late August through October. The purply Black Mission fig is probably the most popular, but the purple Brown Turkey and the light green Kadota are close seconds, with the yellow Calimyrna following them. California grows the most figs in the U.S. and lucky for us, dried figs can be found year round and can sometimes be substituted for fresh figs in recipes. While sweet, figs are low in calories, high in dietary fiber, potassium and manganese. Figs are fragile, so when purchasing, be careful when testing them for give and plumpness. Wrinkles are normal. If there is some weeping or leaking from the stem they are ready to eat now. To store, remove from their container, place on a paper towel-lined plate and place in the refrigerator. They should keep for about a week. To freeze, lay them out on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until solid. Remove and place into an airtight freezer bag. Enjoy this treasure of a fruit!
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The Art Of Collecting
What is the art of collecting ... the compilation of that which is beautiful, desirable, valuable? Or is it something more? Coronado Magazine
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Grilled Mexican Street Corn
ELOTES
by Krysta Murray The first time I heard about Mexican Corn On the Cob, or elote, I’m pretty sure I scrunched up my face in confusion. The ingredients are not ones I would have thought to put on corn. I had always been a butter and salt corn on the cob kind of person. Thank goodness for being open to trying new things, because Mexican Street Corn is delicious. Step up your corn game and make this traditional Mexican street corn at your next summer cookout. Prep time is closer to 15 minutes if you need to crumble cheese and cook time is 10 minutes. If you aren’t able to find traditional Mexican crema in your local grocery store, you may substitute regular sour cream. You can also substitute grated Parmesan cheese for the cotija, but to stay traditional, shoot for cream and cotija. Adapted from thenoshery.com.
In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, sour cream or crema, and garlic. Mix until well combined, set aside. Spread cheese crumbles on a plate, set aside. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cayenne pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt, set aside. Heat grill, make sure grates are clean. Brush grill grate with vegetable oil. Heat grill to high heat. Place corn directly on the grill, turning occasionally until cooked and lightly charred golden brown, about 10 minutes.
Vegetable oil for brushing 6 ears of sweet corn, shucked 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro Kosher salt
Immediately brush the corn with mayonnaise mixture. Roll corn in cheese crumbles then sprinkle with chili powder mixture and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges to be squeezed over the corn.
Lime wedges for serving 1/2 Cojita cheese crumbles (May need to be crumbled if bought as a wheel)
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From My Shelf to Yours: Books For Every Fall Mood by Aly Brady Coronado Magazine
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BOOKS For the New England-er:
“On Beauty” by Zadie Smith Set amidst the cozy pumpkin and russet leaf-strewn backdrop of a quaint New England town, “On Beauty” follows two families at war with one another: the liberal Belseys and the conservative Kipps. What follows is a battle of family dispute as they challenge, compliment and inspire one another. Zadie Smith’s laugh-out-loud and thoughtful prose will pull your eyes down the page as will her life-like characters. It’s full of familial debate and the search for personal identity: the lifeblood of fall reflection.
For the Earnest Soul Searcher: “Sweetbitter” by Stephanie Danler
“Pick up!” is what the chef shouts to the waiters within the hallowed halls of one of Manhattan’s glitziest restaurants. “Pick up” is also what I say for this coming of age novel set amidst the fast-paced backdrop of the New York City restaurant industry. Danler’s whipsmart 368-paged debut follows a 22-year-old girl through the seasons as her palette awakens to elevated eating and new life experiences. It’s the ideal fall read: full of fresh starts and self-discovery.
For the Thrill Seeker: “The Thirteenth Tale” by Diane Setterfield
While Halloween isn’t until October, fall is a great time to slip into some atmospheric spookiness. When reclusive author, Vida Winter, longs to disclose her anticipated life story she summons young biographer Margaret Lea to record, and decipher, her history. But what Lea finds is anything but an ordinary life story, and it’s all the more terrifying. Grab your favorite blanket—and keep a light on—this one will keep the thrills coming late into the September evenings.
For the Mystery Lover: “The Secret History” by Donna Tartt
What’s more autumnal than a historic East Coast college in the fall semester? In Donna Tartt’s first novel (you’ll recognize her name if you’ve read her Pulitzer prize-winning “The Goldfinch”), a group of young Classics students become immersed in an unorthodox form of learning under the guidance of their enigmatic professor. But what starts as mere intellectual curiosity spirals out of control, and ultimately, into violence. Who can resist a murder mystery under the fall trees?
For the Nostalgic Historian: “Rules of Civility” by Amor Towles
“Rules” follows the revels and mishaps of a trio of 20-somethings in Roaring 20s era New York. While the novel is set in winter, there’s something refreshingly fall in this nostalgic look into urban youth. Through the trio’s social climbing, late night parties and disillusionment this is the perfect book to inspire reflection, accompanied by a warm mug of coffee or tea. Coronado Magazine
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A VACATION IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
The Cherokee Lodge has been a little known secret since 1997, but a part of Coronado history for decades. Frequently people ask why our name is “Cherokee Lodge”, if I own the lodge, and how it came to be what it is today. Some of you know the history, but for those of you who don’t, allow me introduce you to the Cherokee Lodge. The name was derived from the Cherokee rose hedges that bordered the sides of the property for many years. Today, you can find the Cherokee rose growing all over the property with its vibrant white flower framing our nearly 130 year old building. The Cherokee Rose isn’t the only plant that makes this property special. The orange tree in the front yard has wonderfully sweet oranges, as well as lemons, cumquats and an apple tree at the back of the house. Cherokee Lodge owner Ed Melvin often shares a fond story about his mother, who was told many of these fruits and flowers would never grow in Coronado. Years later, she continues to prove them wrong. Most information we have available about the lodge has been recounted by Ed in his colorful and detailed memories.
Cherokee Lodge
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The Cherokee Lodge began as a lodging house and is said to be the oldest temporary occupancy establishment in Coronado after the Hotel del Coronado. In 1896, two houses of unknown years were barged over from National City. Those two structures, along with a third main house, were ruggedly connected with no real foundation to create the structure you see today. Ed has said he was told that Charles S. Robinson, who served as the first librarian in the Spreckels building, wanted to offer an alternative to the then very exclusive Hotel Del Coronado, and thus the lodge was born. The first public record of the lodge is in Coronado’s building department files, which show a building permit application in August of 1915, to add a garage to the property. Robinson owned it until May, 1925 when a permit was pulled to add a bathroom and further construction of illegible type in 1929.
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A check of county property records shows that in 1958 the property changed hands from Olive L. Robinson to Harold Humphry. In 1964, Humphry applied for a building permit to add four outlets. It was from Humphry’s estate that Melvin bought the property in 1976.
for our guests to eat, relax and enjoy the amazing weather.
Melvin didn’t buy the property intending to become an innkeeper. He was a widower with four children, who were too young to live on their own while he pursued his Naval career. Ed’s mother moved into the home to care for his children while he was away.
Don’t let the vintage look and charm fool you. Cherokee Lodge is an internationallyknown hotel, welcoming hundereds of international visitors each year.
Around 1992, the Melvin’s hired a contractor to reconstruct the lodge room by room. Today, the Cherokee Lodge consists of 14 rooms, 12 of which have en-suite bathrooms, while the other 2 rooms have private bathrooms located adjacent to the rooms. Our inviting outdoor patios provide a place
Ed’s wife, Mary has played an integral role in creating a space that people relish, with the cozy simplicity of the décor and warm nature of the staff.
Many of our guests comment that they love the true “American home” experience they get while staying here. Our locals appreciate the feel of the lodge just as much, reminding them of Coronado’s historical past. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail, providing the comforts of home and the personal relationships we create with our guests.
HOMELIFE
So Far Away by Krysta Murray I have discussed the perks of being a military family, from traveling to new places, meeting lifelong friends and discovering untapped strength to conquer all kinds of situations. But all of those perks come with a lot of sacrifice and emotions that can be hard to describe, and is not often talked about. I recently went to visit home, the place where I grew up and where most of my family still resides. It had been 18 months since I had last visited. Originally we had been stationed for five years in a location where it had been a nine-hour drive to get home and it was a lot easier to make those trips. When we were stationed 45 minutes away, we were shocked at our luck, fortunate enough to have three years to be so close to home. Next we were sent overseas for three and a half years and there was an ocean between us. Today there is nearly the entire continental United States from here to home. This distance can take a toll on relationships no matter how many visits you try to plan.
It isn’t just about the miles apart, but the connections that can be hard to keep. Between time differences and life’s day to day happenings, even a simple phone call can be hard to arrange, let alone a video chat. You miss all the little things, and sometimes even the big things. I’ve missed weddings, funerals and births, along with birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, surgeries, bridal and baby showers and bachelorette parties. These are the life events of family members and long time friends I’ve known since high school. Although you can keep them in your thoughts, send messages of encouragement and support, check in when you can, not physically being there to offer a hand, a ride or even a hug can alter your closeness despite an understanding of why you can’t be there. This is one of the less acknowledged aspects of military life, the toll it can take us and those we you care about and love. It can be expensive to travel back and forth as often as we’d like. We have to save time off and money for the major events
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we can plan ahead for. And even then we are pretty picky about what those events are. Sometimes there are those unexpected instances that require an unplanned trip home. Last minute trips are usually the most pricey and the hardest to arrange. We have to be prepared for it all. As family members who support a loved one in the service, we often go with them to these unknown duty stations so that we can be there with them as often as possible. But this also means we are there without them in those unfamiliar places when they deploy or attend training. That is part of the gig and it is not an easy part. We try to establish a regular routine, a life in that place, whether it be a job, volunteering, kids in school, sports, etc. It can be hard to then take time away from those commitments just to up and go when something happens somewhere else, somewhere like home. On this last trip home, one of my younger siblings had graduated college and another had just had a baby. Luckily Page 40
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I had made it back for the one sibling’s wedding, and was now grateful to meet my niece. Prior, I had an opportunity to either help my mom with the baby shower and attend it, or visit after the baby was born. I had to choose one. So I chose to meet my niece and it was nice when my family also scheduled the graduation party around our visit so we could be there for that too. During this visit, I met up with some friends from high school. One was recently married and expecting her first baby and another is going through a divorce. As I was catching up with each one, I realized that most of the catching up was for me, because they had seen each other often and were planning to do it again the next week. It is tough to accept that I can’t be available for weekly get-togethers and that they don’t expect it of me, either. All I can do is make a better effort to stay in touch more.
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Being away from loved ones is a sacrifice we make to serve and/or support those who serve. In our current situation, however, I do these types of things for people I haven’t known nearly as long. I have been to birthdays, showers, ceremonies and celebrations of all sorts for a neighbor, a co-worker, or someone I met just a few months ago. These have created new bonds with people that do ultimately become lifelong friends long after we go our separate ways and I am so appreciative of that. It doesn’t always make up for the people and the events that I am missing, but it is nice to be able to be there for others, many of whom are missing their own “homes” themselves.
good and bad, and many cannot wholly grasp or understand without having been there themselves. But that they recognize what we do for a military member to serve our country is a nice gesture. We should not feel awkward to say a thank you for the acknowledgement.
Fortunately, my family has been supportive and is always up for a visit to wherever we are. While overseas, it was a reason for them to get passports for the first time and explore new countries. So our being away has provided our families to have new and fun experiences.
While there are many things to appreciate as a military spouse, not all of it is intriguing. I can definitely see appeal to retirement one day. In the meantime, I can only go along for the ride and focus on the positives. I wouldn’t change any of it. I don’t think I’d be nearly as grateful for that time I do have with them, or appreciate those moments as much as I do. We certainly wouldn’t be able to share our experiences with them either.
I usually feel awkward when anyone thanks me for being a military family and for supporting a military member as the non-service member. But sometimes I have to take the time to reflect on what it means. The families, in a way, serve too. All that moving around comes with its own set of challenges,
Being away from loved ones is a sacrifice we make to serve and/or support those who serve. It can downright hurt to miss out, to lose connections, to grow apart or to be absent at times you feel you shouldn’t be.
That doesn’t mean I won’t be humming Carole King the rest of the day, though. “Because you’re so far away...”
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About Last Month’s Cover For our August issue, we focused on the 50th anniversary of many things, mainly in Coronado. For the cover, we were in search of a photo of our iconic bridge, but wanted a unique shot. There are many beautiful photos of the bridge, but most from a perspective of over or from the sides of the bridge. Leave it to award-winning fine art landscape photographer Jeremy Noyes to capture the image we were looking for. The colors and the underside of the bridge were a perfect foil to the stories we had inside the magazine about the bridge, Coronado before and after. As often as we see images of the Coronado-San Diego Bay Bridge, its opening changed not just Coronado forever, but San Diego, as well. Love it, hate it, indifferent to it, it is an important part of our history and worthy of a celebration. Thank you, Jeremy, for a truly stunning cover.
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Monty Lewis talks to a student at the Fine Arts School. Date unknown. Coronado Historical Association Collection.
Monty Lewis:
The Man Behind Coronado’s Mid-Century Art Scene
by Christine Stokes, Executive Director/Curator
In Coronado, the arts were flourishing in the
Monty Lewis, who later became Coronado’s
Lewis, a native of Wales, first studied art at
mid-20th century. Across the United States,
most famous artist, came to the island during
the Art Students League of New York. Soon,
public art projects of the 1930s and 40s
World War II. Lewis moved his family
he became a nationally known painter and
ushered in a uniquely American aesthetic.
from New York to Coronado to join the
muralist. At the time he produced exhibitions
American artists were no longer taking
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation in
at the Museum of Modern Art, the Chicago
cues from Europe, and public funding was
1942. The company produced aircraft such
Art Institute, and the Whitney Museum.
cultivating art projects. The sponsorship of
as the PBY Catalina seaplane for the U.S.
artists during the Depression and World War
Navy. He worked as a technical illustrator in
After the war, Lewis remained in Coronado,
II brought artists from all over the nation to
the industrial engineering department.
settling his family and reinventing his life of
Coronado’s village.
art. In 1945, he established the Coronado School of Fine Arts. He held morning,
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evening, and weekend classes for children and adults. Aware of the challenges faced by military servicemen and women returning from war and understanding arts influence on recovery, he advertised the classes as “Approved for Veterans.” Lewis remained the director of the school for more than 45 years, reaching hundreds of aspiring Coronado artists. Monty Lewis’ profound influence on the arts community of Coronado eventually led to the foundation of the Coronado Art Association. As a founding member, Lewis served as the Association’s first president. Formed in 1948, the group was the first established
organization
of
artists
in
Coronado. They were the first to define themselves as a separate art community.
A class of the Fine Arts School conducted en plein air. Date unknown. Coronado Historical Association Collection.
Before the war, the artists of Coronado held
community recognized the school’s quality of
a hit that it became an annual Coronado
strong ties to Balboa Park in San Diego
instruction. Lewis’ connections and kinships
tradition through the early 1980s.
because it was the primary exhibition space
brought artists with national reputations to
in the county. The Coronado Art Association
teach courses.
Monty Lewis’ legacy still exists in the Coronado of today. The school dissolved in
was different. The school was never subsidized with public
the late 1980s, but Coronado High School
The Art Association celebrated and supported
or private funds. The school collected a
incorporated an art school within its system.
artists on the island. They also attracted
modest tuition to finance operations. After
The Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA)
outside talent. The Jeannette Galleries
a few years, Lewis wanted to raise money
opened in the 1990s and continues to
located at 1115 Orange Avenue was the Art
for scholarships aimed at attracting students
prosper. At the school, students supplement
Association’s first public exhibition space.
from throughout San Diego County.
their high school experience with technical arts training.
Prior, exhibits at the Hotel del Coronado and Dayton Brown’s studio were open by
He devised a fundraiser with his colleagues
invitation only.
from the Art Association. The school
The Coronado Art Association also continues
jointly sponsored the First Annual Arts
to thrive. They host the bi-monthly Art in
Monty Lewis’ School of Fine Arts was a
Costume Ball in 1950 with the Coronado
the Park event. The City of Coronado’s Arts
premiere art school for both amateurs and
Art Association. Held in the ballroom of
Commission, founded in 2012, concentrates
professionals honing their craft. The school
the Hotel del Coronado, the fanfare and
on supporting and promoting local arts.
provided multi-year courses in commercial
spectacle of the Ball included decorations
Their public art program is ever expanding.
art, fine arts, and graduate studies. Though
designed by students. The fun of the evening
The arts continue to flourish thanks to the
the school did not award degrees, the art
went on until 1 a.m. The first Ball was a such
Lewis’ influence. Coronado Magazine
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Ent ryways Can Ease th e Morni ng R ush by Lura Allen, Staff Designer, J Hill Interiors
It’s that time of year again when we find ourselves clambering each morning, silently (or audibly) praying that everyone has everything they need as we hustle our family members out the door. Wallet, keys, cell phone, homework, lunch bags, shoes, snacks, water bottles, afternoon activity gear, coffee, laptops, briefcases, dog leashes, etc. The list of things to remember each morning seems to go on and on and on. And since our mornings often set the tone for our entire day, it is worth looking at how our home design can help facilitate a smooth(ish) start each morning. Yes, your entry is the first impression your guests will have when they enter your home. Yes, it should be beautiful and inviting. However, a pretty entry without any practical functionality quickly loses its luster. There are ways to add organization to even the smallest space. Having a go to spot where important things “live” like your keys, mail, wallet, dog leashes, kids book bags, etc. will help busy mornings seem a little more manageable. Storage bins or table top trays come in about a million styles, sizes and price points these days. Whether your aesthetic is super minimal or you are a
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Storage solutions are wonderful ways to keep the area tidy and less overwhelming for us. But don’t forget about incorporating a little something that makes you smile! Whether it be an entry way light fixture you just love, or a beautiful mirror or piece of dÊcor, or something sentimental like a framed photo or piece of art. Let the things in your home function well and bring you joy and there will be bright moments in even the craziest mornings. Page 50
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“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” F. Scott Fitzergerald “And all at once, summer collapsed into fall.” Oscar Wilde “Notice that autumn is more the season of the soul than of nature.” Friedrich Nietzsche “Autumn is the season to find contentment at home by paying attention to what we already have.” Unknown “Autumn seemed to arrive suddenly that year. The morning of the first September was crisp and golden as an apple.” J.K. Rowling “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” Albert Camus “If a year was tucked inside of a clock, then autumn would be the magic hour.” Victoria Erickson “It was a beautiful, bright autumn day, with air like cider and a sky so blue you could drown in it.” Diana Gabaldon, Outlander Page 52
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FINANCE
2019 Midyear Outlook: Presented by Jane Braun, CFP®
At the end of last year, the big question was, “Will 2019 bring the end of the recovery?” All of the data seemed to point to an answer of “Not yet.” And so far, that answer still holds. The big picture suggests growth is likely to continue for the rest of the year, which should, in turn, support the financial markets. But there’s more to the story . . . Headlines Vs. Fundamentals
By the Numbers: 2019 Expectations • GDP Growth: 1.5%-2% • Inflation: 2% • Federal Funds Rate: 1.75%-2.25% • 10-Year U.S. Treasury Tield: 1.75%-2.25% • S&P 500 Index: 2,900-3,000
To date, it has been an eventful year. Markets
Similarly, consumer confidence levels remain
moved up, pulled back sharply, and then
high, at levels last seen in 2001, and the
bounced again. The economy was slow to
year-on-year change is positive. We have
start, picked up during the first quarter,
never had a recession without a decline in
and now may be slowing again. Meanwhile,
confidence of at least 20 points over the
the political story has included the Mueller
previous year. This should buy us another 12
report, a China trade deal and then a trade
months or more.
war, a postponement of Brexit, and looming tensions with Iran.
Business confidence is weaker than both job growth and consumer confidence, currently
Reacting to all of these headlines would
sitting at close to its lowest levels of the past
have been a bad strategy. Because while the
several years. Despite that, it is still solidly
markets have been more volatile this year, the
expansionary,
fundamentals—the underpinnings of our
though slower—growth.
suggesting
continued—
economy—have remained solid. Even the yield curve spread shows risk is not Take job growth, for example. Although
likely immediate. Although the yield curve
there has been volatility in the monthly job
is on the verge on inverting, an inversion
gains, the overall growth rate has remained
would only start the recession clock
steady at more than 2 million jobs per year.
ticking. Historically, the initial inversion
Over the past 40 years, when job growth
has preceded a recession by a year or more,
has been at this level, a recession has been
which once again leaves us in the green for
at least a year away. Yes, we have seen some
the balance of 2019.
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A Story of Headlines Vs. Fundamentals Looking at these fundamentals, it’s clear
positive. This should support the markets
and Italy, as well as a rising confrontation
that conditions are better than the headlines
through the rest of the year.
with Iran.
job growth as strong as it is, with confidence
With earnings growing, the real issue will
Even if growth does slow, though, or we see
where it is, and with the yield curve where it
be valuations. Historically, high confidence
any of the other potential issues erupt, the
is. Some slowing is likely, but slowing is still
levels have driven up valuations, and we
underlying strength of the economy is likely
growing, with calendar-year expectations for
have seen that in recent years. As confidence
to limit the damage. We’ve seen many similar
economic growth sitting between 1.5 percent
moderates and growth slows, however, we
situations in the not-so-distant past—and
and 2 percent.
can expect valuations to stop rising, meaning
they didn’t knock the economy or markets
further appreciation will depend on earnings
off their paths.
suggest. We have never had a recession with
The Fed and Monetary Policy
growth.
Given the healthy data mentioned above, we
When you look back at the recovery so
could have reasonably expected inflation to
Given projected earnings growth and steady
far, this scenario is very similar to what we
rise—and it did, but not by much. More, the
valuations, the S&P 500 is likely to end
have seen for most of the past 10 years:
most recent data suggests that, with slowing
2019 between 2,900 and 3,000. There is
slow growth threatened by multiple risks.
growth, inflation has started to pull back
upside potential if earnings growth surprises
And, just as we have seen over the past 10
again. Although the Fed decided in 2018 that
or if valuations recover to the high levels seen
years, although the concerns are real, the
the risks of not raising rates were greater than
in 2016 and 2017. But there may be more
big picture is very much like what we have
those of raising them, in 2019 it has put that
downside risk, if economic growth slows or
become accustomed to. Despite the worries,
policy on hold because of this slowdown.
if valuations drop on lower confidence. Still,
it’s still not a bad place to be.
this estimate is a reasonable base case. Expectations are for no more increases this year, plus a real possibility of cuts. Inflation
Prospects Bright, but No Guarantees
Certain sections of this commentary contain
is now expected to stay below 2 percent, and
Solid
should
forward-looking statements based on our
longer-term rates should end the year around
continue to support markets through
reasonable expectations, estimates, projections,
current levels, with the yield on the 10-year
the remainder of 2019, with moderate
and assumptions. Forward-looking statements
Treasury between 1.75 percent and 2.25
appreciation likely—if current trends hold.
are not guarantees of future performance and
percent.
None of this, however, is guaranteed. Here
involve certain risks and uncertainties, which
in the U.S., we’ll need to keep an eye on
are difficult to predict. Past performance is
What About the Stock Markets?
potential impeachment of the administration
not indicative of future results. All indices are
Steady growth and interest rates suggest that
by the Democrat-controlled House; the
unmanaged and investors cannot invest directly
global stock markets are likely to continue to
ongoing trade war between the U.S. and
into an index. The S&P 500 Index is a broad-
trade on fundamentals, such as revenue and
China; and, most notably, the upcoming
based measurement of changes in stock market
earnings growth. Here in the U.S., revenue
debt ceiling confrontation between Congress
conditions based on the average performance of
growth remains healthy, and while earnings
and the administration. Abroad, we have
500 widely held common stocks.
growth has slowed, it is expected to remain
pending issues in Europe, including Brexit
economic
fundamentals
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A Day Trip to Old Town Temecula by Luan Troxel Temecula is located just about 60 miles from Coronado. For most of us, most of the time, that sounds like about an hour drive – maybe a bit more. Temecula makes a perfect day trip. With its many historical buildings, a trip to Temecula can send you back in time to the Old West. The name originally comes from the Luiseno word, Temecunga, which means “place of the sun.” Later, Spaniards changed the name of the area to Temecula, which means “where the sun shines through the mist.”
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Temecula means many things to many people. Some associate it with the wine
Old Town consists of a collection of
In any case, even if the time isn’t right for
country as it boasts a number of wineries.
downtown buildings from the 1890s filled
breakfast, the location of the Swing Inn
Others associate it with the Pechanga
with all manner of shops and eateries. If
provides a perfect spot to park your car and
Indians and the Pechanga Resort & Casino.
you depart from Coronado in the morning,
begin walking as it is located at the most
Others think of its many festivals, including
you can stop into the Swing Inn Café, a
southerly end of Old Town Front Street.
the annual Temecula Valley Balloon and
traditional diner, for a late breakfast. The
The shops on Front Street boast all sorts of
Wine Festival and the Temecula Valley
Swing Inn is a typical old school diner with
local products – everything from honey to
International Film and Music Festival.
counter seating as well as tables. I found
lavender soaps to olive oils with all kinds
But Old Town Temecula is an adventure all
plenty of parking and an assurance that it is
of imaginable added flavors. You can shop
its own.
open during construction. Nothing better
in antique stores, stores that carry beautiful
than a diner breakfast!
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If you get a little tired, take a break for a coffee. You can sit inside or out and people watch at either the Press Espresso or Le Coffee Shop, just off the main street.
I hadn’t thought of Temecula as a good day trip with kids, but it would be. Pennypickle’s Workshop is a children’s museum with many hands-on and fun exhibits, located just off Front Street. Where you see a penny and a pickle, you know you are seeing an experiment of kooky Professor Pennypickle. Children are encouraged to touch, engage and experiment. The best part is that everything works, the place is clean,
Once you’ve finished with that, you can stop by for candy or ice cream on your way to
and the museum also has an excellent shop
the Temecula Valley Museum. There you will learn more about the surrounding area,
where you can take home interesting and
the Native Americans who were first there and how the town grew up around missions
educational toys!
and the railroad.
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When you’re ready for lunch, there are many, many restaurants to choose from. Or if you make it a full day trip, you can maybe grab an early dinner or happy hour at the restaurant 1909 Temecula. There I tried the watermelon and beet salad, ahi tartar and beet and bean burger. Guess which was best? I bet it’s not what you think. It was the fabulously yummy beet and bean burger on perfectly grilled bread and with super fresh veggies. The tartar and salad were both excellent as well and would make good accompaniments to the awesome-sounding happy hour cocktails.
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C ontributors
Information about our writers, features and photographers for submitted pieces.
Confessions of a Perfect (ish) Mom: Autumn Any Day Now Page 7 Hattie Foote, columnist, Photos by Hattie Foote
photographer, mother of two
A Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Home Away From Home at College Page 13
Aly Brady, contributor
Photos by Aly Brady, Susie Clifford, Bonnie Kittle
There Is a Season and It’s Fall Page 19
Aly Brady, contributor, and Susie Clifford, copy editor for Eagle Newspapers Photos by Aly Brady, Susie Clifford, Daniel Toennies, Simon Matzinger and Jens Kreuter
The Art of Collecting: Crystals Page 26
Collection of Crystals by Kayla Schoen Photos by Daniel Toennies
Elotes Page 28
Krysta Murray, columnist
From My Shelf to Yours: Books for Every Fall Mood Page 31 Aly Brady, contributor Photos by Aly Brady and Daniel Toennies
A Vacation in Your Own Backyard: Cherokee Lodge Page 35 Content submitted by Andrea Sager, Cherokee Lodge, Manager
Operation Homelife: So Far Away Page 39
Krysta Murray, columnist, military spouse and mom
Yesteryear: Monty Lewis, the Man Behind Coronado’s Mid-Century Art Scene Page 44 Christine Stokes, Executive Director/Curator, Coronado Historical Museum
Photos courtesy of the Coronado Historical Association
Way of Life: Entryways Can Ease the Morning Rush Page 48
Lura Allen, Staff Designer, J Hill Interiors Photos courtesy of J Hill Interiors
Finance: 2019 Midyear Outlook: A Story of Headlines Vs. Fundamentals Page 54
Jane Braun, financial advisor with Manning Wealth Management, and an Investment Adviser Representative of Commonwealth Financial Network®, a Registered Investment Adviser, 619-237-9977.
A Day Trip to Old Town Temecula Page 58 Luan Troxel, contributor Photos by Luan Troxel
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and writer for Eagle Newspapers
Coronado Find a Realtor Charles Ahern
(619) 823-2142
cahern@bhhscal.com DRE#01262309 Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Christine Baker
(858) 449-3200
chris@bakersellssandiego.com
BakerSellsSanDiego.com
Larry ‘LC’ Cline
(858) 682-5202
larrycline.willisallen.com Lccline@willisallen.com
DRE#01808132
DRE#01894025
Willis Allen Real Estate
Willis Allen Real Estate
Scott Aurich
(619) 987-9797 (619) 437-1614
ScottAurich.com Scott@ScottAurich.com DRE#00978974
Shelly Klessinger (619) 519-3925
shellyklessinger@gmail.com DRE#01355449
Beth Aiello
(619) 300-3577
realtybybeth@gmail.com
Stacy Bell Begin
(619) 200-9184
Felicia Bell
(619) 920-9124
StacyBegin619@gmail.com FeliciaFBell@gmail.com DRE#02014995 DRE#00429681
Jan Clements
Coronado Shores Co.
Jan@JanClements.com
CoronadoShoresCo.com
Robin Berthod
(619) 537-9550
www.yourcoronadorealtor.com DRE#01775191
RobinBerthod.kw.com
Tyler Mathews
Keller Williams Realty
(619) 992-0808
Marianne Blackstone Tabner
tyler.mathews@sir.com DRE#01997577
Mariane Abbott (619) 301-2452
marianeabbott@yahoo.com
RobinBerthod@kw.com DRE#02010599
(978) 621-8028
TheMBTGroup.com mbtgroupnado@gmail.com DRE#02028916
Keller Williams Realty
Fran Carrigan
(619) 806-7052 DRE#01120956
Lennie Clements (619) 894-0033
LennieClements@yahoo.com DRE#01864061
Chris Clements (619) 203-8538
Christopher.L.Clements@gmail.com DRE#01877934
ClementsGroupRE.com CoronadoDreamHomes.com Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Doni Corcoran
(619) 852-3898
(858) 922-0978
DRE#01017971
DRE#01951522
(619) 857-5785
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Pacific Sotheby’s Realty
DRE#02072427
(619) 200-7540
DRE#01438122
francescarrigan2@gmail.com
Bridget Carlson bridget@bridgethomes.com
ScottAurich.com
Pacific Sotheby’s Realty
Aldo Ciani
aldociani.com aciani1@san.rr.com DRE#00358735
Coronado Cays Realty
corcoran.doni@gmail.com
Carolyn Crane
(619) 435-5211
Carolyn@crestmontrealty.com DRE#00827245
Crestmont Realty
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Clarissa Delgado Nakaima
(619) 948-5131
clarissa@willisallen.com ClarissaExplainsRE.com DRE#01871697
John Harrington
(619) 200-8504
CoronadoShoresCo.com jharrington60@gmail.com DRE#01210260
Willis Allen Real Estate
Coronado Shores Co.
Adrienne Dente
Francine Howard
(619) 850-2880
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(619) 302-0234
Francine@sd-realtor.com DRE#01802654
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Julia M. Elassaad
Karen Hust
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(619) 838-7021
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khust@bhhscal.com
Ascent Real Estate
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Georgia Ellis
Richard Inghram
(619) 998-2455
The Koop Group (619) 435-8722
Kathy Koop
(619) 985-8722 DRE#00460840
Karrie Koop Gilby (619) 857-7665 DRE#01465419
Allison Koop Rice (619)490-9049 DRE#01818903
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(619) 301-7766
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ringhram@gmail.com
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Ruth Ann Fisher
Vicki Inghram
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(619) 733-4100 DRE#01909797
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Raquel Fernandez (619) 453-4513
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Neva Kaye
(619) 865-2019
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Ara Koubeserian
(619) 339-9736 (619) 339-2383 DRE#01738738
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Martha Kuenhold (619) 987-7725
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Coronado Shores Co.
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DRE#01369875
Apua Garbutt
Molly Korson
DRE#01945891
(619) 818-8126
(619) 808-6610
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mollykorson1@aol.com
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Caroline Haines
(619) 435-1565 (619) 435-5200
Linda Kofler
(619) 246-9949
Coronado Shores Co.
Olga Lavalle
(619) 995-6259
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Linda Lomas
(619) 884-4499
chaines@ascentrealestate.com
DRE#01893617
1200 Orange Ave LindaLomasCoronado@gmail.com
Ascent Real Estate
Coronado Shores Co.
Pacific Sotheby’s Realty
DRE# 00953131
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(619) 204-3400
Ryan Koubeserian
Coronado Magazine
10kofler@gmail.com
DRE#00595800
Find a Realtor
Kari Lyons
Nancy Parrett
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(619) 368-1898
(619) 884-4193
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DRE#01475331
Park Life | Compass
Ken May
(619) 254-7497
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Cheryl Morabito
DRE#01183389
Dino Morabito
DRE#01415017
(619) 987-3066
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Marlene Scheffer (360) 689-6836 Marlene@athomerealty.net DRE#01715216
Real Living Napolitano Real Estate
Danny Olivias
Carol McGraw
(619) 433-4733
(619) 905-8965
realtordannyolivias@gmail.com
carol@carolmcgraw.com carolmcgraw.com
DRE#01328417
Office (619) 866-6974
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Molly Haines McKay
(619) 985-2726
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Meridith Metzger
(619) 850-8285
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Carrie O’Brien
DRE#01144127
Beth Delano
DRE#0126197
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Flagship Properties, Inc.
Jon Palmieri
(619) 400-7583
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Compass Real Estate
Kathy Pounds (619) 997-3171
kathypounds@yahoo.com KathyPounds.com DRE#01044960
Compass Real Estate
Carrie Mickel (619) 630-3570
Laura Chisholm (619) 684-0040
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Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Ed Noonan
(619) 252-1232
enoonan12@aol.com CoronadoCays LuxuryHomes.com DRE#00993300
Noonan Properties
Phyl Sarber
(619) 933-1276 DRE#00636519
Charlotte Rudowicz (619) 865-0794 DRE#01435710
Frances MacCartee (619) 312-7466 DRE#0200954
Baytobeachgroup.com Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Carol Stanford (619) 987-8766
carol@carolstanford.com BuyCoronado.com DRE#01390529
Pacific Sotheby’s Realty
Connie Spitzer (619) 843-0437
CoronadoDreaming.com conniespitzer1@gmail.com DRE#00898711
Independence Realty
Pete Slaughter
Paulette Fennello
(619) 240-4064 (619) 318-5707 DRE#01407834
DRE#01124030
800-499-5884 OwnYourDreams.com ownyourdreams123@aol.com
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Coronado Magazine
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Edith Salas
(619) 905-5780
edith@salasproperties.com
Suzanne Fahy (619) 841-5870 seashorepropertiescoronado@gmail.com
DRE#01966248
DRE#01454055
Stephanie Baker
Tara Brown
(619) 306-6317
(619) 869-1547
stephanie@salasproperties.com
tara92118@gmail.com
DRE#01986654
DRE#01452962
Josh Barbera
Lisa Davenport
(619) 957-5357
josh@salasproperties.com DRE#02053563
(619) 261-5963
lindadavenport007@gmail.com DRE#01422713
Dave Werth
(858) 926-9181
Dave.Werth@Elliman.com DRE#01865561
Kristina Quesada (619) 840-4550
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Whitney Benzian (619) 840-4550
Whitney.Benzian@Elliman.com DRE#01890260
Jill Lehr
Remi Pieratt
(619) 972-7364
(619) 981-2750
remi@salasproperties.com
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
lehrpad@yahoo.com
DRE#01764378
DRE#02035838
Evan Piritz
Hope Baker
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hopebake4@aol.com
(619) 600-7817
www.TheWerthGroup.com
(480) 221-0516 DRE#02030667
DRE#02022374
Renee Wilson
(619) 518-7501
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www.salasproperties.com Salas Properties
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DRE #01192858
Scott Grimes
(619) 847-4282
Scott@parklifeproperties.com
DRE #01391946
www.parklifeproperties.com Parklife | Compass
Olga Stevens
(619) 778-8011
Olgaminvielle1@gmail.com OlgaCoronado.com DRE#01105050
Willis Allen Real Estate
Tom Tilford
(619) 300-2218 Tom@Coronadotom.com DRE#0189051
Real Living Napolitano Real Estate
Jeff Tyler
(619) 865-7153
Jtyler@ascentrealestate.com
JeffTylerCoronado.com DRE#01900337
Ascent Real Estate
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Kate Danilova
Chris Toogood
DRE#01997872
DRE#01882388
(619) 865-3402 (619) 865-3334 TooGoodRealty.com chris@christoogood.com Toogood Realty
Brunilda Zaragoza
(619) 520-7799 DRE#00840495
Dany Zaragoza
(619) 520-0772 DRE#01826683
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