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The Official Island Magazine
CORONADO July 2019 | no. 224 Since 1983
07 July Fourth Median Strip: Will the Island Sink? 13 July Fourth Celebration 16 July Fourth Frequently Asked Questions 20 2019 Parade Line Up 24
Remembrance of Vice Admiral William “Scot” McCauley
31 Gourmet: The Backyard Bar-B-Que 39 Confessions of a Perfect(ish) Mom: The Staycation 46 Finding Room: The Bunkroom 56 Operation Homelife: Rolling with Relocations 62 Yesteryear: A Look Back at Fourth of July
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65 Taxes and You: Three Great Charitable Deduction Ideas 68 Finance: Devising a Data Breach Game Plan 72 The Art of Collecting Publisher Dean Eckenroth publisher@eaglenewsca.com
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Memories Of The Median
... A July 4th Tradition by Joe Ditler
Trains and trolleys once owned the median strip. Hard to believe today, as Coronado works tirelessly to keep our MainStreet median strip looking beautiful.
Photo courtesy Coronado Public Library
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Doomsayers Aside, The median. It runs 12 blocks by 18 feet. It was once lined with orange trees, hence the name, Orange Avenue. The rats found it too delicious and the pest-ravaged young orange trees were soon replaced with more durable palm trees and railroad tracks. Now, on July Fourth weekend, the median strip is filled with tens of thousands of locals and visitors, eager to see the parade and celebrate the Fourth of July. And, every year, locals predict the island will sink under all that weight. The train called the median strip home for a while, and then the trolley, as they busily labored each day moving people from the Ferry Landing to the Hotel del Coronado and Tent City, and then back again. The first Coronado Independence Day Parade took place in 1888. The Belt Line Railroad had just been completed around the Silver Strand. The Hotel Del was very close to completion and a roundhouse was being constructed at the Ferry Landing at the foot of Orange Avenue to accommodate train engines, rail cars and trolleys. Today that’s called Centennial Park. An estimated 11,000 people turned out for that inaugural parade. A contingent of 400 arrived by train from Los Angeles. The rest came, for the most part, by ferryboat. Even that first year in 1888, 11,000 people attended. In subsequent years, Coronado has become the place to go for July Fourth celebrations involving 100,000 people and more. Soon, local families began camping on the median strip overnight to secure prime viewing platforms for the parade the following morning. Growing up in Coronado in the 1960s it was something everyone did at least once. For some of us, sleep was evasive, as cars roared down Orange Avenue, particularly after the bars closed. Page 8
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And yet, family traditions were built around such things. One could drive down the island’s main street and see children throwing the Frisbee or tossing a baseball in the waning hours of daylight. Then, at night, sleeping bags dotting the landscape, filled with hearty residents and very young children. Usually the children slept while a parent stood watch. In years past, however, we’ve seen everything from picnic benches to fullsized mattresses dotting the landscape of the median strip as “squatters” temporarily claimed their turf. And, of course, over the years, we’ve also seen the occasional party or two, and sometimes they got a little out of hand.
described the median campers as being in the thousands, and wrote it off as, “parade frenzy.” Still, as John Lydgate once said, “You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time.” One man wrote a letter to the editor of the Coronado Eagle in 1998 bemoaning how we had lost our little town to paradegoers. He wrote, “There were people sleeping on the Orange Avenue median. There were loud, drunken, all-night parties. Traffic was gridlocked. People, both men and women, were exposing flesh that shouldn’t be exposed.”
In 1996 a writer in the Coronado Journal described his impression of paradegoers and what they will do to secure a ringside seat. “People were scattered throughout portions of the Orange Avenue median. Blankets were spread and sleeping bags were out.” He described the scene as, “… a state of bliss.” He went on to describe how many people live for the time when they can sleep on the median and have a good time waiting for, “this awesome once-a-year event.” He
Later that year, in response to concerns from the Coronado Police Department, the city passed an amended ordinance prohibiting campers from sleeping on the median strip, effectively ending a July Fourth ritual that had been enjoyed since the dawn of civilized Coronado time. On September 1, 1998, the City Council voted to restrict the use of Orange Avenue center median until 5 a.m. on July 4, and to close Glorietta Bay Park (the old Ferry
The Island Hasn’t Sunk Yet Landing) from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on July 4. A police officer described that it was not safe from a public safety position. One resident stood up and said this pre-parade tradition “has turned into a beer bash through the night.” It’s been so long since sleeping on the median was allowed, it took some doing to find people with memories of those preparade nights. A few were gathered in a research piece that was begun a decade ago, but few of those interviewed remembered (or were willing to admit to) the party atmosphere described above. Mike O’Connor remembered it being part of his family’s tradition. “We did it for years,” he said. “We camped out on the median in shifts. It was a blast.” Julie Erwin recalled such memories with mixed blessings. “I spent the night out there with my children one year. Honestly, I was very concerned about a drunk driver running up on the grass and hurting people. My father used to tell stories about how many palm trees he took out with his car along Orange Avenue while drinking and driving.” Another woman described fond memories of staking out their place on the median and becoming best friends for the day with the folks around her. Ky Winchester and her friends camped out across from Kippy’s and Central Drug. “That was our high school yak spot,” she said. Katy Roberson described setting up a dummy to hold their place on the median. “It was more like a basketball with a hat on it and some rolled up towels jammed down in a sleeping bag that just happened to look fairly realistic.” When the Roberson family arrived in the morning they discovered a homelesslooking person sitting in their chair and talking to the dummy. Nowadays, the law is specific on overnight median strip use, and that of Centennial Park:
“The Orange Avenue medians will open at 5 a.m. on July 4. There is no camping or staking out. People on the median prior to 5 a.m. will be asked to leave and subject to a citation. “Items left unattended on the center median will be removed and taken to the Coronado Public Services building, located at 101 B Avenue, where they can be claimed on July 5, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Items not claimed by 2 p.m. on July 5, will be discarded. “You may set up on the sidewalk side of Orange Avenue before 5 a.m.; however, you cannot leave items unattended or block public rights-of-way. There also is no loading
or unloading of items or passengers while stopped in traffic lanes. The parade endures every year and masses of people continue to descend upon little Coronado to watch it. No longer does the median strip show favoritism to locals, but perhaps that’s a good thing as traffic grows faster and denser each year, and it was only a matter of time before someone was hurt. Doomsayers aside, the island hasn’t sunk yet. As former football great Mike Ditka once said, “If you’re not in the parade, you watch the parade.” And so it is, just not before 5 a.m.
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Letter from the President Schedule of Events 7 a.m. 45th Annual Independence Day 12K Run-5K Run/Walk - Tidelands Park - By Easy Day Sports 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Art in the Park at Spreckels Park - By Coronado Art Association
This year is the 71st annual Coronado 4th of July Parade with a theme of “The American Dream.” As soon as the last firework shell fizzled out on July 4, 2018, the Coronado 4th of July Committee starts planning for next year’s activities. These activities, which start off sprinting at 7 a.m. and fizzle out by 9:30 p.m. are put together not just by the Coronado 4th of July Committee but by other organizations and a plethora of volunteers as well. The day is filled with wonderful activities to help celebrate our Nation’s Independence. The parade has many returning entries that are on everyone’s favorite list and some new entries that are sure to be crowd pleasers. The day’s activities could not have happened without all the volunteers and donations towards the day. The volunteers are not just the people who run those activities but all the people who participate in them. No matter how much time is put in, from one volunteer hour to thousands of volunteered hours, the day’s activities could not run smooth without them. The donations received are priceless as they make all the day’s activities possible. These donations not only come from Coronado residents and
businesses, but from supporters all over the United States that agree our City’s Celebration is one of the best! We all know that the 4th of July in Coronado is a fun filled, jam packed day but let me be the first to thank you for participating, volunteering, watching, and/or donating to make this great day even better. I would also like to thank both the City of Coronado and the Port of San Diego for their donations and support. Here’s to a wonderful 2019 Coronado 4th of July Celebration and looking forward to an even better 2020 with the theme of “A Salute to America’s Heroes.” If you wish to volunteer or donate towards the Coronado 4th of July Celebration, please contact us at: CORONADO 4TH OF JULY COMMITTEE Address: Box 180541 Coronado, CA 92178-0541 Phone/Fax: (619) 328-2461 e-mail: coronado4thofjuly@usa.net Website: CoronadoTimes.com/4th (courtesy of CoronadoTimes.com)
8:30 a.m. 59th Annual Rough Water Swim at Central Beach - By Coronado-Navy Swim Association 9:15 a.m. Crown City Mile Sprint on Orange Ave. - By Easy Day Sports 10 a.m. 71st Annual Independence Day Parade - By Coronado 4th of July Committee through donations 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. (Demonstration & Photo Op at Star Park) Adrian Empire (Demonstration) San Diego Star Wars Society (Photo Op) 4 p.m. Concert in the Park (Spreckels Park) Coronado Community Concert Band 9 p.m. Fireworks in Glorietta Bay on radio station “KyXy 96.5” - By Coronado 4th of July Committee through donations
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Orange Ave. will be closed for the duration of the event. The bollards will be removed following the conclusion of the Parade by Public Services crews, as they restore Orange Avenue to its pre-Parade condition, starting at First Street.
Where does the parade start?
A Fourth of July Message from the Police Department Coronado welcomes you to enjoy the Fourth of July celebration this year, as it is expected to be a great fun-filled day. Please remember to drive safely and slow down as there are many people on foot and on bicycles in town. Pedestrians and bicyclists, please watch for vehicles and other people around you. Remember to lock your bikes and vehicles. Place your valuables out of plain sight and if you are going to drink, designate a sober driver. Please review and share this list of frequently asked questions to help make your Fourth of July safe and enjoyable.
Important Telephone Numbers:
Police Department (Towing, non-emergencies, etc.)
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Public Services (Maintenance, restrooms, etc.)
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What time does the center median open?
The Orange Avenue medians will open at 5 a.m. on July 4. There is no camping or staking out. People on the median prior to 5 a.m. will be asked to leave and subject to a citation. Items left unattended on the center median will be removed and taken to the Coronado Public Services building, located at 101 B Avenue, where they can be claimed on July 5, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Items not claimed by 2 p.m. on July 5, will be discarded. You may set up on the sidewalk side of Orange Avenue before 5 a.m.; however, you cannot leave items unattended or block public rights-of-way. There also is no loading or unloading of items or passengers while stopped in traffic lanes.
What new security measures are being taken?
In response to world events over the past few years, where common vehicles have been used as weapons against people in public gatherings, the City of Coronado has taken measured steps to provide more defined and secure perimeters for our City events that take place in public rights-of-way. Anchors for over 300 steel bollards were installed on the perimeter of the Fourth of July Parade event area. Bollards will be placed in these anchors on the morning of July 4th, starting at 8 a.m. They are in locations where police barricades and vehicles were positioned in the past. Once the bollards are placed, those access points to
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The parade starts at First Street and Orange Avenue and ends at Churchill Place and Ocean Boulevard, and lasts about two hours. The parade travels in the southbound lanes of Orange Avenue.
When does the parade start and what is the new preparade event this year?
The parade officially starts at 10 a.m.; however, there will be a pre-parade Fun Run down Orange Avenue at approximately 9:15 a.m. This event is hosted by the Islander Sports Foundation. Just after Orange Avenue is closed in preparation for the parade, runners will sprint from Fourth Street to Star Park Circle. This pre-parade run will last about fifteen minutes. The Islander Sports Foundation will have volunteers positioned along the route to keep the area clear for runners. Please be sure to use caution during the Fun Run as runners will be sprinting down Orange Avenue.
Where is the best place to watch the parade?
The parade can be viewed anywhere along the southbound lanes of Orange Avenue from First Street to Churchill Place. The parade is also broadcast live on Coronado TV, on Spectrum 19 and AT&T 99.
What roads are closed during the parade?
Orange Avenue will be closed between First Street and R.H. Dana. Vehicle traffic may cross Orange Avenue during the parade road closure only at Third and Fourth streets. The 100 and 200 blocks of D, E, F, G, H, I and J Avenues will be blocked or have access restricted. First Street between Alameda Boulevard and Orange will be closed, as will Churchill Place and a portion of Isabella Avenue.
When will the Police Department start towing vehicles?
Towing will start along Glorietta Boulevard, the parade route and staging areas at approximately 4 a.m. Pay attention to posted signs, park legally and your vehicle will not be towed.
What if my car gets towed?
If your vehicle is towed, please contact the Police Department at 619-522-7350 or stop by the Police Department’s main lobby, 700 Orange Avenue. A release form ($116) from the Police Department is required in order to claim your vehicle at the tow facility. The registered owner of the vehicle will need to show the Police Department a valid driver’s license in order to get the release form. There also will be additional fees applied by the tow yard.
How do I catch the bus? Is there a bus for Cays residents? Are fireworks legal in Coronado? Public transportation will continue to be provided. Routes normally located within the parade route will be relocated during the closures. The Free Summer Shuttle operating hours will be expanded on the Fourth of July. The shuttle will run in the Village from about 8 a.m. to about10:45 p.m. The City has contracted with MTS to provide special, free bus service on the July 4th holiday for Cays residents. This free bus will operate from about 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. in 30-minute intervals, from the bus stop across from the Cays Fire Station to the turnaround at the Community Center.
No, only by special permit. The Coronado Municipal Code regulates the use and display of fireworks in accordance with the 2016 California Fire Code as amended and adopted by the City of Coronado. The use and display of fireworks is only allowed by special permit from the Coronado Fire Department. This applies to all fireworks; including those known as consumer or safe-andsane fireworks. This even applies to sparklers. Fireworks found in the possession of individuals will be confiscated. Individuals are subject to citation for violation of the City’s Municipal Code.
Are fires or barbecues allowed on the public beach?
Where can I park my vehicle in Coronado?
It is not permitted to build a fire on any public beach, except in a City-provided fire pit or portable barbecue. All coal and debris from a portable barbecue must be discarded in an official fire pit or hot coal container. The Coronado Municipal Code states that a fire in a fire pit or portable barbecue shall be used only to build beach fires for cooking or warmth, and it shall be unlawful to use the same as incinerators to burn waste or any material restricted by the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District. The materials used for fires on the public beach shall not exceed a height of 12 inches above the upper edge of the fire pit or portable barbecue and shall be contained within the inside edge of the fire pit or portable barbecue. All fires must be properly extinguished before being left unattended. Ashes cannot be covered. All unburned wood shall be removed or placed in receptacles provided by the City. Glass items or containers of any type are not allowed on the beach. Alcohol is not allowed on public property, including the beaches or in the water.
Are anchorage permits needed for Glorietta Bay (A-5) on July 4th?
Permits will not be needed from 12 p.m. on July 3 until 12 p.m. on July 5, in Glorietta Bay. Coronado Lifeguards will be directing boaters to the special anchoring area. Vessels attempting to enter before that time will be turned away. A-5 will be closed due to its close proximity to the fireworks barge. Overnight anchoring permits will be required starting July 5.
Can I smoke in Coronado?
As of January 1, 2014, the City prohibits smoking on all public property, and on private property within 25 feet of an enclosed building.
What time do the fireworks start?
The fireworks display at Glorietta Bay will start at 9 p.m. The barge is in the water between the Coronado Golf Course and the Coronado Community Center. The fireworks will last about 15 minutes. The Coronado fireworks display is not connected to the Big Bay Boom.
Parking is authorized in any marked legal parking spot. The parking meters and permit parking will not be enforced on July 4; however, all other parking rules and regulations will be in effect. Vehicles that are parked illegally are subject to being towed at the owner’s expense. If you see a “No Parking” sign, do not park your vehicle there or you will be subject to being towed or receiving a citation. The parking restriction signs are certified by the Coronado Police Department several times prior to and on the Fourth of July so moving a sign will not be a valid excuse. *Saving parking spaces is not allowed.
Where can I park my motor home/RV/trailer?
Motor homes can be parked in any legal space they fit into. Oversized vehicles are not required to obtain an oversized vehicle permit on July 4; oversized vehicle permits are required prior to and after July 4. No awnings or slide outs from motor homes, RV’s or trailers will be allowed as they create hazards for other vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians. All trailers must remain attached to vehicles being towed and there is no overnight camping or lodging allowed in the City.
What time does Silver Strand State Beach open on the Fourth of July?
Silver Strand State Beach is set to open at approximately 6 a.m. on July 4, which will allow vehicles to enter about an hour earlier than normal. The State Beach gates will close when the park is FULL on July 3. Vehicles, motorhomes and trailers are not permitted to stop, park or line up along any part of the highway or roadway at any time.
Where do I report issues with public or portable restrooms?
Contact the Public Services Department at 619-522-7380 for matters related to public bathrooms and service, or maintenance issues. The City reminds the community to keep a watchful eye on their children. Parents of lost children should contact a Police Officer, security staff or call 9-1-1. For non- life-threatening emergencies, contact the Police Department at 619-522-7350.
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CORONADO POLICE DEPT ESCONDIDO MOUNTED POSSE PARADE MARSHAL CARLYNNE ALLBEE GRAND MARSHAL VICE ADMIRAL JOHN D. ALEXANDER HOLE IN THE WALL GANG HONORARY GRAND MARSHAL - TOM RICE HONORARY GRAND MARSHAL - STU HEADLEY STATE SENATOR TONI ATKINS U.S. REPRESENTATIVE SCOTT PETERS STATE ASSEMBLYMEMBER TODD GLORIA SAN DIEGO COUNTY TREASUREER DAN McALLISTER 13 SD COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - WILLIAM D. GORE CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MIKE SCHAEFER CORONADO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL CORONADO FIRE DEPT
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MARINE CORPS BAND SAN DIEGO MARINE CORPS LEAGUE “COL MITCHELL PAIGE” DET 1207 MARINE CORPS DRILL INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR MARINE CORPS “BASIC MARINE PLATOON” MARINE CORPS WEST COAST DRILL INSTRUCTORS ASSN. MARINE CORPS LEAGUE, “BULLDOG” DETACHMENT 835 MODEL T FORD CLUB OF SAN DIEGO SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF CORONADO NAVY OPERATIONAL SUPPORT CENTER NORTH ISLAND SHARP CORONADO HOSPITAL AUXILLARY
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A Remembrance of the Life and Career of Vice Admiral William ‘Scot’ McCauley by David Axelson Mary Ann Reiman McCauley was married to VADM William Frederick ‘Scot’ McCauley for 61 years and it would be fair to say she is the resident expert on her late husband’s glittering 36-year Navy career, which culminated in McCauley being Commander of Naval Forces Atlantic from 1984-88. But there are several interesting stops along the way for both Scot and Mary, the details of which she outlined recently in a room adjacent to the kitchen of the beautiful Coronado home she and Scot built three decades ago. Our narrative starts with Scot’s nickname, which came at an early age while he was growing up in a family with three sisters in Omaha, Nebraska. “He was a William the Fourth and he was tight with his toys. So they nicknamed him Scot. We have a grandson named Scott who just earned his MBA from the University of Chicago. Scot had three kids named after him and I did all the work.” At the outset, you need to know Mary Ann has a great sense of humor and was laughing when she made that last remark.
Vice Admiral William ‘Scot’ McCauley and Mary Ann McCauley. Photo Supplied by the McCauley Family
Mary Ann talked about her late husband’s was out of Nebraska. He said, ‘Sign me up,’ how to study. Scot couldn’t swim and his early years in Omaha. Scot was very bright, and he got a one-way bus ticket in 1951 to instructor said, ‘He was the only midshipman especially in math. He attended Creighton go to the Naval Academy. It turned out the who pulled me into the pool when I tried to Prep and the University of Creighton for bus ticket was to Washington, D.C., which help him out.’ Scot was never crazy about the one year. Scot was very proud of his Jesuit meant he had to hitchhike the final 40 miles water and I grew up on the water.” training. When he was 19, he was at a party to Annapolis, Maryland.” thrown by the Secretary of the Navy and
While Scot was growing up in Omaha, Mary
an aide asked Scot if he was good at math. Scot graduated from the Academy in 1955 Ann was born in Hollywood and at the age When Scot said ‘yes,’ the aide suggested he and earned straight A’s his senior year. Mary of eight her family moved to Long Beach. should attend the Naval Academy. The main Ann added, “The one saving grace was he “We moved because Dad wanted to live on thing about going to the Academy was that it went to a Jesuit school and they taught him the water,” Mary Ann recalled. “He was one Page 24
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The McCauleys Senior and their Three Children – The McCauley Family includes children Don, Mindy, and Suzanne and parents Scot and Mary Ann. Photo Supplied by the McCauley Family
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on the riverboat ride at Disneyland with
and they’re in the Smithsonian Museum
President Richard Nixon’s Press Secretary
now.”
So the obvious question is, ‘How did the girl
Ron Ziegler. Scot grew up with billionaire
from Long Beach meet the boy from Omaha?’
Warren Buffett. Mary Ann said, “Later in
Mary Ann came to Coronado as a youngster, Mary Ann said, “We lived on the beach and
his career when Scot returned home from
back in the days well before the San Diego- my dating pool was lifeguards from USC or
Vietnam, Warren called Scot and said how
Coronado Bay Bridge. “When I was 10 or UCLA. We had a volleyball court in our front
wonderful it was that Scot served over there.”
12 years old, we used to come to Coronado yard. I went on a double date and Scot was the and sail. I had a sabot and my brother had other guy. He called me the next night and
Back to our narrative, Scot McCauley’s Navy
a snipe and my Dad got so mad, because asked me if I wanted to go out. Scot’s first ship
career was well underway, and most of his
he had to pay to bring the boats over on was in Long Beach and he was a JG (lieutenant
assignments were on ships in the Pacific. “He
the ferry.”
junior grade) when we met in 1957. I told him
went to Japan and Korea a lot,” Mary Ann
I worked at Disneyland and had some passes.
said. “His first Atlantic tour, which he hated,
A graduate of St. Anthony’s High School in Our first date together was at Disneyland.
was as the Executive Officer of a destroyer
Long Beach, Mary Ann had a unique start Scot was a Lieutenant when we got married in
based in Norfolk. Fortunately, we had four
to her college career. “I was recruited in 1958.”
tours here in Coronado.”
1955 for the first Woman’s Ski Team at the University of Colorado in Boulder. I loved Coronado Magazine
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Vice Admiral William ‘Scot’ McCauley, left, and his wife Mary Ann are shown with grandchildren Scott Jones and Katherine Jones Smith, both of whom are U.S. Naval Academy graduates. Photo Supplied by the McCauley Family Three children followed in pretty close order. The McCauley Clan now includes three The following year Scot was assigned to the Dr. Suzanne Rosselet graduated from CHS in children, nine grandchildren and five great- Royal Naval College in Greenwich, England the class of 1976. She earned a Doctorate from grandchildren, with a sixth due around and the family tagged along. “It was wonderful the University of Geneva in Economics and Christmas 2019.
in London in 1969,” Mary said. “We traveled
now specializes in Global Competitiveness.
a lot and the government paid the fees for the
“And she has really smart kids,” Mary Ann One of Scot’s first major commands was kids to be in private school. They had great added.
during the Vietnam War in 1968, when he parties at the college. Scot used to say, ‘They was in charge of a squadron of 52 river assault don’t have any ships, but the sure know how
Mindy Jones would have graduated from boats operating in the Mekong Delta. Mary to throw a party.’ He called it his finishing Coronado in 1978, but the family moved at Ann described the experience and said, “It school.” the beginning of her senior year, which she was a horrible year and Scot was wounded completed in Virginia.
two or three times. That was the brown-water At one point McCauley earned a masters Navy. I lived in Long Beach with our three degree in finance and taught NROTC (Naval
Donald
McCauley
attended
CHS
his kids. He was a Lt. Commander and he was Reserve Officers Training Corps) classes at the
freshman year and would have been in the selected for Commander while he was in University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Five years Class of 1980. “All three of our kids were on Vietnam. I took his hat over during an R&R later he had orders to attend Cal Berkeley to the tennis team,” said Mary Ann. “Donald time he had. Some admiral, who was his pursue a Doctorate in Economics, but the played when Randy Nixon and a lot of great sponsor, wanted Scot to take that command.” NROTC Building and the Nimitz Library players were at Coronado.” Page 26
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A portion of the McCauley Clan at the beach in Coronado, including Scot McCauley, third from right, and Mary Ann McCauley, second from right. Photo Supplied by the McCauley Family on the Cal campus were both destroyed But their all-time favorite tour was when One of the major challenges facing Mary Ann and part of the assignment was to teach Scot was Commandant of Midshipmen at was keeping the Commandant’s Quarters, a NROTC classes. Plan ‘B’ was to return to the the U.S. Naval Academy, the No. 2 post on 10-bedroom, seven-bath house clean and University of Nebraska where he earned his campus to the Superintendent. “That was our VIPs entertained. “I had to do all the beds and Doctorate in Economics, which he was able best tour and it lasted from 1979-81. Our the bathrooms and everything. I remember to complete over the course of two years and daughter Suzanne graduated from Stanford one night when a couple of Congressmen three summers.
and was working for Morgan Stanley in New from California drank all our whiskey. But I York, so we got to see her. Our other daughter really enjoyed it and the staff always helped.
McCauley’s favorite ship commands came Mindy was attending William and Mary, and We had great, great aides and the wives would when he had the USS Halsey, according to she came home 28 weekends from school help out. In the Navy, the biggest joy was the Mary Ann. “It was based in Coronado and and always brought friends with her. Our son people. We loved the young people and we they won three or four Battle E’s (Efficiency Donald was at Notre Dame and played tennis went to all the away football games. It was Awards) and he got to keep it for three years, there.”
wonderful.”
which was very unusual. We loved living in Coronado, and we lived at the Amphibious McCauley was the 68th Commandant From 1984-88, Scot was the Commander of Base. We had a little 800 square foot Palmer of the Academy at that time and was a Naval Forces Atlantic. McCauley’s command house on the property where our home is Rear Admiral. He served under Academy extended to all the surface ships in the now. We sold the house to a Mexican couple Superintendent VADM William P. Lawrence. Atlantic. Macauley retired in 1988 after 36 and they moved it to Tijuana.” Coronado Magazine
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FEATURE years of service in the Navy. But according to Mary Ann, he didn’t stay idle long. “I made him get a job. He was always good at finance. He worked for an insurance company for doctors and dentists for eight years and wound up running the company. Then he was on the Board of Directors of Pacific Life Insurance and Nortel Communications, which was based in Toronto. Later he ran the Tom Clancy Foundation and he was on the Board of Directors for the Red Cross. And he loved being on the board of Scripps Hospital.” McCauley also wrote three books, which he described as ‘Airport Thrillers.’ The books include “Revenge in Exile,” “Israel Under Siege” and Mary Ann’s favorite, “Death Knell of the Caliphate.” Mary Ann said, “A lot of people thought Scot was a spy because he said some of the things that actually happened. I proofread his first book and it was always hard to get the books published.” When we met, Mary Ann had just returned from memorial service for Scot held at the Naval Academy. The day started with heavy rain, but by the conclusion of the service at 3 p.m., the sun was out. Mary Ann described the event and said, “A lot of Scot’s contemporaries were there. Our daughter’s Vice Admiral William ‘Scot’ McCauley roommate from Stanford came out, a couple
Photo Supplied by the McCauley Family
of nieces and nephews, and two of our Mary Ann, who has now lived in Coronado Mary Ann isn’t slowing down in the least. grandchildren who graduated from the Naval five different times for a total of 37 years, She said she was originally going to get rid of Academy marched down in uniform with the keeps busy playing tennis with her closest and the cable sports channels Scot used to watch urn. They played the Navy Hymn and it was best friend Suzanne Manual. The pair also ski but loves watching tennis and now plans to very emotional. The cemetery is where all the together.
keep the channels. Plus, there’s always a tennis
Admirals are buried, or the midshipmen who
game to be played or family to stay in contact
were killed while they were at the Academy. Of particular importance to Mary Ann is the with. As Mary Ann commented several times Superintendents and Commandants are non-profit work she does with the San Diego during our interview, “I loved the Navy.” buried there also. Sen. John McCain is buried Wounded Warriors Tennis program, a group there and a lot of people we know are buried that Scot assisted as well, and the San Diego there. Scot is buried next to Vice Admiral Chapter of the ARCS Foundation, which Hank Mustin, who was one of his classmates helps advance science in America. and we were in London together.”
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What’s in Season?o o t h ie s ! Smo o
What is perfect on a hot summer day? A smoothie, of course! However, we realize smoothies are a great snack or breakfast on any day. Smoothies have been enjoyed in the Mediterranean and Eastern cultures for years, but with the advent of the electric blender and refrigeration, they became more prevalent. We can thank the hippie movement of the 60s for the “smoothie” name and its growth in popularit y. Smoothies are a wonderful way of blending together the delicious and nutritious benefits of fruits and vegetables of the season, a little milk, yogurt or juice, and ice. They can be high in vitamins, minerals and even proteins, depending on what you add to your blender. They can make you feel full, enhance immunities and aid in digestion. Adding yogurt or milk can boost your calcium intake. Fruit is an obvious option, however, many vegetables are making their way into the frozen concoction, such as kale, broccoli, spinach and collard greens. Adding your favorite juice can sweeten your smoothie, too. So many choices! Short on time? Get a smoothie to go. Hard to beat the pureed mixture of your favorite fruits and vegetables!
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The Backyard Bar-B-Q by Linda L. Austin Coronado lends itself to outdoor entertaining. Our weather may be a bit chilly at times, but enough days are perfect for that outdoor meal. For the person who entertains frequently or is not enamored with kitchen duty, catering or picking up prepared dishes makes the party doable. Guests just enjoy good food, no matter where it comes from.
even keep a record of menus with the guest list, assuring different, interesting choices with each invitation.
Make-ahead dishes are a way to truly enjoy your own party, so I rely on them even if only some of the dishes are assembled early. For grilling, marinated entrĂŠes are perfect, especially if a spouse or friend can be the For those who find chef work enjoyable, a grill chef. Usually, the flavor is enhanced if challenging hobby, or a creative enterprise, marinated overnight which means, the day of entertaining becomes a personal adventure. the event, you simply drain and hand off. Having a collection of recipes, however, is a must if the same people populate your parties Appetizers and a few side dishes can be each year. The super organized person may
tucked away in the refrigerator. While a hot dish is not mandatory, a dish baking in the oven, ready to pull out when needed, can add interest. The traditional baked beans, even from a can, are always a favorite. I usually doctor the beans with a splash of ketchup, a smidge of mustard, maybe a touch of vinegar. Make-ahead breads can be simple and guarantee an impressive addition. With glasses and a bucket of ice nearby, an assortment of beverages to suit the tastes of all ages can be in an iced cooler for individual selection. Pitchers with iced tea and lemonade are often welcomed. Coronado Magazine
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GOURMET/BBQ The dessert can be simply cut up fruit topped with whipped cream or ice cream drizzled with chocolate sauce, but for those who enjoy cooking, options abound. I usually make homemade lemon ice cream at least once during the summer, served with sugar cookies or brownies. Cheesecake is a common dessert at my parties. A chilled trifle or homemade ice cream sandwiches add a special ending. The dessert is always prepared at least a day ahead. While many of my gatherings have food as the sole event, summer games can add a sparkle. Croquette, popular when I was young, is still fun. Most Coronado yards are small, not lending themselves to the traditional pattern of play; be creative and position the hoops around a tree or in a zig zag pattern. With a safe place, darts can lure people from their seats. Bean Bag Toss appeals to all ages and provides hours of fun. Old fashion games for the children, like Simon Says, Red Light Green Light, or hop-scotch need organization to get it started. Enlist a teenager to lead the activities. I am table-decoration challenged, but I do strive to have a centerpiece on each table. It could be a bowl of lemons, potted plants that end up in my flower beds, or a splurge on flowers. Conversation when the group is a good mixture is usually not an issue, but if several guests are newcomers or not part of the familiar crowd, have a few topics ready to include them. When multiple seating areas are staged, consider having each guest draw a number designating the table they will occupy. Couples can certainly be temporarily separated for the meal. The hosts should be at different tables to monitor the food and direct the conversation.
Asparagus Dipping Sauce
This appetizer can be made a day ahead. If you like lemon, add 1/4 teaspoon of the rind. Although there are many ways to cook asparagus, cook to your desired doneness. Some like it bright green in color, others darker. If it is too limp, however, it won’t be good for dipping. 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise 4 tablespoons sour cream or yogurt 1/2 cup fresh herbs (parsley, dill, chives), chopped 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon honey Salt and white pepper to taste 2 pounds asparagus, medium thickness Combine all the ingredients, minus asparagus, adjusting quantities to emphasize the flavors you like best. Store in refrigerator. Rinse asparagus, swishing by stalks in sink of water. Break off tough stalks. Place prepared asparagus in pot with rack or strainer and add water just to cover. When water begins to boil vigorously, turn off heat and leave covered for 5 minutes. Drain; store in airtight container in refrigerator until chilled, even overnight. Serve chilled with Asparagus Dipping Sauce. Serves 12.
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Guests enjoy being invited over, and
GOURMET/BBQ
Bama’s Chicken
perfection is not a requirement for a successful gathering. Set the date and make the guest list. Plan the menu to be manageable for you whether bought ready to serve or created in your kitchen. Plan the event for your pleasure, too. Take pictures whether with a camera or your phone. The joy of reliving the memories grows with the years.
Romaine and Strawberry Salad
Great any time, for daily meals or company because it’s so pretty and easy. Wash and tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and hull and cut the strawberries early; store separately in refrigerator. Combine right before serving. Adapted from Jenny Craig. 6 cups romaine lettuce, torn 1 1/2 cups strawberries, halved 3 tablespoons purple onion, coarsely chopped
This recipe has been a favorite for a long time. The taste is just enough different to
3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
provide a surprise to the taste buds. Recipe from Bama Springer.
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup canola oil
Combine the first six ingredients in a blender.
1 cup white vinegar
Pour over chicken pieces. Marinate over
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
night or several hours inn the refrigerator,
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
turning occasionally. Drain pieces and discard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
marinade. Cook on grill for about 45 minutes
1 large egg
or until done. Serves 4.
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Combine first four ingredients in a bowl; toss gently. Combine honey and vinegar, stirring well. Drizzle over salad and toss gently.
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Beer Batter Bread
Beach Beans
I was assigned to take Cheese Bread to a luncheon, but most of the recipes needed to be served straight from the oven. This recipe holds well and can be either cooked the day before or partially assembled the day before and completed in oven for 5 minutes. It looked pretty and the guests asked for seconds. It is so nice to have an easy bread recipe that brings compliments to the cook! Insert the toothpick in a few spots when testing for doneness; it may hit a pocket of cheese, which resembles uncooked batter on the toothpick. Strongly flavored beers make the bread bitter, so mild American lagers like Budweiser work best here. Adapted from Cooks Illustrated.
This recipe rounds out the menu. My daughter, Dana Rounds, makes this and it is very tasty. 8 slices bacon 3 large onions, sliced in thin rings 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cider vinegar 2 15-ounce cans Lima beans, drained 1 15-ounce can dark red kidney beans, 8 ounces Gruyere Cheese, 4
Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to
ounces shredded and 4 ounces 375º. Grease 9 by 5-inch loaf pan. cut into ¼-inch cubes 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder
Combine shredded and cubed cheese, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper in large bowl. (Can do ahead the day before to this point.) Stir in beer and mix until well combined. Pour into loaf pan, spreading batter to corners. Drizzle melted butter evenly over
½ teaspoon pepper
top of batter.
1 12-ounce light bodied beer,
Bake until deep golden brown and toothpick inserted
such as Budweiser
into center of loaf comes out clean, about 45 to 50
melted
minutes. Cool bread in pan for 5 minutes, then turn
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Cut bacon into 1 inch slices. Fry until crisp and remove from pan. Save grease. Place onions in bacon grease. Add next five ingredients. Cook covered 20 minutes. Add onion mixture to beans. Add crumbled bacon. Pour all into a 3-quart casserole or bean pot and bake
out onto rack. Cool completely and slice as desired.
1 hour at 350º.
Although this bread can be kept in an airtight
May be frozen and reheated.
container at room temperature for up to 3 days, after
Serves 12.
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1 15-ounce can B&M baked beans, undrained
1 ½ teaspoons salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter,
drained
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Ice Cream Cake
Ice cream flavor favorites are personal. Customize your cake, if you like. While the cake takes little time for you, allow freezer time. You can make it a week ahead and then you’re free to focus on the other dishes. When softening the ice cream and sorbet, microwave on high in two to three 10-second intervals until just soft enough to spread. Adapted from America’s Test Kitchen. 1/2 cup dried tart cherries 1/2 cup orange juice 1 5.5-ounce package amaretti cookies* 1/4 cup almonds, toasted 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 pints chocolate ice cream, softened 1 3-ounce bar imported milk chocolate, chopped 1 1/2 pints raspberry sorbet, softened 1 1/2 pints pistachio ice cream, softened 1 tablespoon grated orange peel Chocolate curls or additional amaretti cookies Hot Fudge Sauce
Boil dried tart cherries and orange juice in heavy small saucepan until all liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Remove pan from heat; cool completely. Line 9x9x2-inch metal baking pan with foil, extending over sides of pan. Finely grind cookies and almonds in processor; add butter and process until moist crumbs form. Press crumbs onto bottom of foillined pan. Place in freezer. Mix chocolate ice cream, chopped chocolate, and cherry mixture in medium bowl. Spoon over crust; smooth top. Freeze 30 minutes. Top with raspberry sorbet; smooth top. Freeze 30 minutes. Mix pistachio ice cream and orange peel in another medium bowl. Spoon over sorbet; smooth top (ice cream will come all the way up to top of pan). Cover and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight. Using foil as aid, lift ice cream cake from pan; peel off foil. Use spatula dipped into hot water to smooth sides of cake. Transfer cake to platter. Garnish top of cake with chocolate curls or amaretti cookies dipped halfway into room-temperature Hot Fudge Sauce. Cut cake into squares. Serve with Hot Fudge Sauce. *Light, airy Italian almond macaroons that are available at some supermarkets and Italian markets.
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We were three hours into our cross country flight, and both of my kids fell fast asleep on me. Quite frankly we were feeling pretty cocky, so my husband and I ordered a glass of wine and settled in to enjoy some quiet time before we landed in Baltimore. Sounds pretty good right, perhaps too good to be true? I heard the pilot come on, expecting him to announce our initial descent and that’s when things started to get bumpy, literally. “Folks, there are thunderstorms in Baltimore, so we are going to circle for a bit until they clear.” The snacks and activities are long gone by the time the pilot comes back and announces we are running low on fuel, and now we have to divert to Pittsburgh. Not ideal, but safety first right? And also get me off this plane. So we all deplane, give Auntie Annie’s pretzels their best sales day ever and wait. And wait. We finally take off and everyone is So for the next vacation, a staycation was the Two hours later, the gate agent announces emotionally and physically exhausted. The obvious choice, but where? We talked about that we have a very short window in between flight attendants were handing out cocktails, Palm Springs and Orange County, but we thunderstorms to make it to BWI, and that we kids had gone completely rogue, and we were just weren’t feeling them. I was finishing up a have to board immediately so we can take off. assuredly close to being home free. And by photo shoot at the beach and the choice was Pure chaos, everyone is scrambling, people home free, I mean waiting for our luggage for so obvious, it was literally right in front of are yelling, I am most definitely sweating. an hour and half, getting a hotel, and having my face. Our final destination was our very We taxi to the runway, relieved that we are a to drive three hours the next day to our final own Hotel del Coronado, and I wish I could quick flight away from sanity. Apparently we destination.
snapshot the pure joy of telling my daughter
didn’t move fast enough, because we are stuck
she got to sleep in the castle by the beach.
on the runway for another hour.
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Ahhhhh, traveling can be such a treat.
PARENTING The big day arrived and as we pulled up in our golf cart we realized our daughter had left her bag she packed. It was full of necessities like four bathing suits (for a two day stay), a picture of her best friend, and her diary, so obviously we needed to go back for it. The gang dropped me off so I could check in and head to my well deserved spa treatment. (I know we moms are always putting everyone else’s needs before ourselves, so make sure to take time for yourself too!) I headed to the Spa at the Del and the minute I put my robe on, I took my mom hat off. It was so relaxing, I feel like it was the perfect way to kick off our stay. I had a Hydrafacial treatment and it was so satisfying. I will be requesting it for any future birthdays, mothers days, etc. My face was actually glowing and I was recharged and ready for vacation. I took my new look down to meet my family at a bonfire on the beach to roast s’mores. I would say that bonfires are one of my top favorite Coronado activities, but the Del made the experience extra special. My mom biked a couple blocks over and joined us and it was just wonderful, good old fashioned family fun. We walked up to ENO Pizzeria & Wine Bar for dinner, and my bright idea of s’mores before dinner started taking its toll. Tired meltdowns fueled by sugar; nothing more enjoyable. The pizza came (truly so so good), and then this is where the true genius of a local staycation is. Grandma took the kids upstairs for bath and bed, while my husband and I grabbed a glass of wine and headed to the hot tub. Call your favorite babysitter and get some alone time in!
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We all slept until 10 a.m. the next day and it was so peaceful (not).
The whole experience was magical from start to finish. The room was spectacular, classic and so much room. We don’t have a tub in
More like 6:30 a.m. rolled around and my husband was whacked
our little Coronado home, the kids bathe in a giant rubbermaid
with a sword by our two year old pirate. Rise and shine! We treated
Tupperware, so they were extremely impressed with the bathtub.
the kids to room service and they were shook to their core that
Something that really stuck out to me was the staff and service,
somebody was going to bring them pancakes and bacon to eat in
everyone was exceptionally kind and helpful. I would love to make
bed. We threw our suits on and headed for a morning swim.
this a yearly tradition; the Hotel Del Coronado already holds such a special place in my heart. We will back at Christmas to experience the
Even though I see the Del daily, I am still in awe of our crown jewel,
Del’s holiday cheer, we will be the ones with kids crying because the
she is such a beaut.
hot chocolate is hot and the peppermints are too spicy (it’s the most wonderful time of the year)!
I was pretty exhausted from watching a spin class on the beach from my balcony, so we reserved a daybed at the beach and headed down.
Wait - I’m getting ahead of myself, let’s enjoy this beautiful summer
Now, a daybed is something I never knew I needed in my life. A
in our own little slice of paradise. If you see us at Concert in the Park,
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longer cut it for me. Just let me be on my daybed with my nachos and rosé, do not disturb. It was so great and I could not recommend it enough. We headed back to our beautiful room for one last sunset on the porch. The next morning we packed up and dropped off Chris at work, dropped off Lux at school, and my son and I were back home in our regular routine all within 10 minutes. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. (My 20 year old self is cringing that I just said that!)
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Deb and Steve Madsen were building a home on Ocean Avenue and wanted to have a special room for all of their grandkids when they came to stay. What developed next with builder John O’Brien of Flagg Coastal Homes and designer Dorian Lytle of Dorian Lytle Designs was a bunkroom, a bedroom space filled with special built in bunkbeds. The Madsen Showhouse Bunkroom Coronado Magazine
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BUNKROOMS It was designed with a nautical theme, with porthole reading lights and upper railing that mimics sailboat windows. Two queen sized beds flanked each wall with the sturdy ladder that led up to the top bunks, both full size beds. A bookshelf divided the two queen beds, also adding support for the bunks above. The space created was inviting and fun. Images of kids eagerly climbing up the ladder to secure their own sleeping space, trading secrets in the night, and finally giving in to a peaceful slumber come to mind when walking into the bunkroom. A place where family memories are made. That home went on to become the Coastal Living Showhouse and a lot of traffic went through it before the Madsens were able to move in. That may have been at first a contributing factor to the many bunkrooms that O’Brien has been requested to build. Seeing the beauty and efficiency of these bunkrooms has added to their popularity, including clients who want them in their full time residences. “Typically, now a new client sees our Instagram profile or our HOUZZ profile and sees the bunkrooms from a previous project and basically say that they would like one as well,” said O’Brien. “All our bunk rooms are custom made.” Lytle designed all of them. “A lot of clients have grandkids and they want a place for them when they visit… Clients love them and want a place for family and friends.”
Pollack Bunkroom Photo by Ed Gohlich
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But part of the problem was how to find room for everyone, where
flowed naturally for many homes, but not all. Each room designed
they could have their own space in a shared room.
by Flagg Coastal Homes and Dorian Lytle Designs is different.
When Ken and Charlotte Pollack were building their home, they
“Any space we can use, we do,” said Lytle. “Part of the benefit of
wanted the flexibility to have friends and family come to stay. “We
design build (one team from start to finish) is that we can adjust on
wanted another bedroom but didn’t have the space,” said Charlotte
the fly and can make fluid changes as we go.”
Pollack. “This [custom bunkroom] solved the problem.” The upper bunks often require additional structural support. For Space is at a premium in most homes in Coronado. When coming up
a clean, minamalist look with no interior post, the bunk support
with the idea for a bunkroom, inspiration originated from ships and
beam extends from one wall to the opposite wall and is supported
sailboats where every conceivable space is utilized. A nautical theme
by the framing which was designed in anticipation of supporting a
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a bunk bed. If the upper bunk beds do not extend wall-to-wall, a vertical supporting post can be added to carry the load. “Homes with 8 foot ceilings may have a tight feel for the top bunk, but a 10 foot ceiling can feel great,” said Lytle. “Every house is different.” Each set of bunkbeds has a queen size bed below with a full size bed above. Storage space is created with built in drawers underneath the queen beds and bookshelves. Sturdy railings are added for security. Lighting is usually wall mounted for each space. The lighting and the bookshelves help separate the sleeping spaces, offering a bit of privacy. Photo by Ed Gohlich
Photo by Owen McGoldrick
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Photo by Owen McGoldrick
Strong ladders are added for reaching the top bunkbeds.
The idea went into practice with the Pollack family whose
They can be removable, too, if the top beds are not in use.
grown children use the space when they come to visit, as well
Flexibility is key.
as their extended family with lots of little ones.
“The idea is that these beds don’t feel like bunks,” said Lytle.
“The bunkrooms gave us the ability to have a lot of family to
“Grown ups should be just as comfortable in the room as
stay for reunions and holidays as our family keeps growing,”
kids. They should be welcoming for all.”
said Charlotte Pollack. “We are really happy we have it. We love it.”
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Rolling With Relocations by Krysta Murray “Do you have toilet paper?” was one of the more we do it, the better we prepare. Add this sure he didn’t launch a Hot Wheels car into it tidbit to the long list of military relocation while it sat on the floor. It was bad enough I first phrases I uttered to my new neighbor. tips.
had to pull out the fold-out couch every day in the same space, as that was the only bed we
Her moving crew had just asked whether or
not they could use her bathroom, and since It’s summertime. In many locations that had. I purchased a new couch that converted most of her house was still packed up in boxes means tourist season. In any military to a bed, and we set up shop in that one room on a truck and she had just arrived there that population, it means PCS (permanently until our household goods arrived. Seeing as day I asked if she needed toilet paper for her change of duty station) season. Both apply to they were sent from Europe, it was going to bathroom. She replied “No, I have it already. Coronado.
be a while even though I had sent them ahead
Not my first move.”
of my own departure. We only get so many I had a television on the floor propped up nights in a hotel and I didn’t have time to
Because yes, when it is your first move, things against the wall for two weeks before I was visit family because we needed to get my son like this aren’t even considered. Certainly able to get a hand mounting it. At least I had registered for school, which started that same wasn’t for me when I was frantically trying to pre-scheduled the internet setup and had month. In order to do that, I needed to have find a package of toilet paper in one of the something to watch. This is the kind of thing an address. boxes labeled “bathroom” as they were being you run into when you move halfway across carted into my house.
the world with just you and your 5-year-old, So I got the address, I filled out the school buy a new TV along with a wall mount that registration forms, I called to switch insurance
When you stay at a hotel, that is provided. doesn’t fit, have to return said mount and locations and got a new primary care physician When you show up to an empty house, it is order a new one, wait for it to arrive and still and scheduled the health assessment required not and it isn’t something typically packed in need another set of hands to drill holes and to begin school and thank goodness my car a suitcase and readily accessible. And so, the mount the TV, something not entrusted to arrived to get all that done. the 5-year-old. It was hard enough making Page 56
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This last PCS was our fifth. The majority of those moves I happened to do without my spouse due to deployments, or moving prior or after him due to the school year for my son, schools my husband was attending, schools I was attending or a job I held, etc. You develop a cycle when you prepare for a move. The organizing, the purging of items, making meals that will use up as much as your perishable food as you can to include the canned items because that weight adds up fast. I begin sorting things into rooms so Other than that we were living out of suitcases. Because this wasn’t our first duty station, we knew a couple others in the area from previous duty stations who lent us some pots and pans, a baking dish and utensils, an oven mitt and cutting boards, etc. If I hadn’t known anyone, I’d have had to have packed these items in the limited space of my suitcases (and certainly a knife wasn’t going make it through security checks so that would have been something I needed to buy). I bought a foldout couch, a new set of sheets and a blanket, and a television. I had the internet set up, a washer and dryer delivered and fortunately within a few days the smaller express shipment of my household arrived. This consisted of extra clothes, toys, linens, some dishes and silverware, laundry baskets, hangers and other necessities to get us by, such as that all important coffee pot. Jet lag is real, and when you’ve jumped multiple time zones in less than 24 hours, the adjustment period is almost a day for every hour you are ahead or behind. At that rate it’d take at least nine days to get a semi-normal schedule. Coronado Magazine
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that they get packed together, separating Cons of moving: All that was said above: and culturally aware. I also can unpack a things that can’t be shipped, things that I leaving friends, schools, jobs. Costs. house and turn it into a home as fast as will need with me in transit, etc.
Address changes, having to learn about a Joanna Gaines can put the final touches on place you may have never been before.
a house in an episode of Fixer Upper.
The next thing you know, the movers are wrapping your items and disassembling Pros: New friends, new jobs, possibly So oddly enough, even considering the furniture, loading it all into a truck and discovering a place you love, opening your retirement phase, the “forever home,” I all of your belongings are driven off not to mind to new possibilities and opportunities. have a lot I look forward too, but also, I be seen again until it is unloaded in a new
worry I’ll get bored. I think maybe I’ll need
location, one you may or may not even I must say that despite it all, it can be a bit a camper to keep me mobile in some way. have confirmed at the time.
exciting to start a new journey. It certainly I worry that sense of military community has its hardships. The goodbyes, the stress will be gone and I won’t have things in
It is stressful. Moving is one of the most of the unknown. It just also happens to common with others in my community. stressful life events a person can undergo. have some positive aspects. A fresh start, A ridiculous thought? Maybe. A real fear? Yet we do it many times over. I dream new people coming into your life, places to Sure is. of the day I can buy furniture and it explore. I have met some incredible people be something I always have a place for, because we were in the right place at the Oddly enough, being a military wife and something I don’t worry about damage in a right time. Even long after we separate, we living this lifestyle has really developed a move, or not fitting in a new space.
remain lifelong friends.
part of who I am now and will always be. It’s an aspect I take pride in.
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About Last Month’s Cover When planning out the articles for the June 2019 magazine, fathers naturally came to mind with the June Father’s Day holiday. What do dads like to do? Fishing, golfing, surfing, watching sports, were just a few things that came to mind. The idea of using the golf course began to take shape in our discussions. Its beauty is obvious. We hadn’t done a shot of it recently, so we went out to take some photos in the late afternoon and they were good. But then during a round of golf on a Friday night, just as the sun was sitting low in the sky, Brooke Clifford took out her phone and captured the image that we would end up using for the cover, walking from the green on the 8th hole to the tee of the 9th. The lighting was warm, the water still and reflective and the scene peaceful. It captured a bit of the bridge. It said Coronado.
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THEN & NOW
The Coronado Historical Association Presents
A Look Back at 4th of July 50 Years Ago by Vickie Stone Fifty years ago was the last 4th of July before the bridge opened. Taking a look back at the 1969 celebrations gives a snapshot of a
parachute jumps by U.D.Team II and SEAL memorable moment was the appearance of Team One. Most spectacularly, there were a beloved Coronado elder. The Coronado helicopter rides offered from the parking lot Journal reported, “A wonderful nostalgic
community on the precipice of change.
at the Hotel del Coronado.
At the time there were a lot of new
As always, the parade was especially popular parade of the author of The Coronado
developments:
the
first
construction
sight, especially for some of the oldtimers of Coronado, was the appearance in the
with many themed floats. One particularly Story, J. Harold (Pete) Peterson. Although a
phase of the Coronado Cays was just about finished; the Coronado Shores high rise plans were approved; the Coronado Historical Association was founded. But, also a lot of classic Coronado’s way of life was disappearing. In 1969, the train to North Island took its last trip and the ferry service was soon to end. The immediate impact of these changes caused Coronado’s assessed value to increase by 18.5% from the previous year, bringing it to a total of $36,226,367. In just over a month, the bridge would open. The anticipation made many feel that the 22nd Annual Independence Day celebration would be a special one. The Coronado Journal estimated “A record-breaking crowd is expected to line the streets and many visitors will be making this the occasion for their final trip on the unique ferry boats which will soon be out of service.” Most of the 4th of July activities were the same as they are today: the rough water swim, the Parade, a concert, and of course, fireworks. In 1969, there were some additional activities offered by the City’s Citizens Committee including a teen dance, a water ski show, and Page 62
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Fireworks at Glorietta Bay. Photo by Tommy Lark. July 4, 1969. Coronado Historical Association Collection
at Coronado Hospital, Peterson left his bed in order to appear in the Fourth of July celebration.” Peterson’s book is still available to all Coronado lay historians at the Coronado Historical Association and at the Coronado Public Library. Other special guests of the parade included a baby elephant and baby camel from the San Diego Zoo. From the Enchanted Island book, “For Coronado Island, 1969 was the year that, without a doubt marked the end of the small residential village and the beginning of a bustling resort … Life, as islanders knew it, would never be the same.” And indeed, the 4th of July celebrations were being savored before the monumental change. Despite the expectation of an influx of people, the 1969 Independence Day Celebrations brought 56,000 people to Coronado, down 4,000 from the previous year. Though still one of the country’s largest Independence Day events, it was a somewhat smaller, more intimate day of celebration. Truly a community-oriented affair. After the bridge was opened, that number soared to 65,000 people. To learn more about Coronado’s history, visit the Coronado Historical Association museum at 1100 Orange Avenue.
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Three Great Charitable Deduction Ideas by Nathan Ihm EA Despite what you may have heard from friends or family, you can still claim generous tax benefits for charitable contributions. Here are three prime examples of charitable tax breaks ripe for the picking if you know where to look.
itemizing in the current tax year, you may postpone donations into the next year. The idea is to get the most tax deductions possible over a multiyear period.
With each of these ideas, it is essential to follow the rules when donating. If not, your good intentions may not be deemed a qualified donation for tax purposes. Ask for help if you’d like to review your situation.
• Qualified Charitable Distributions: If you’re age 70 1/2 or order you can transfer up to $100,000 (or a total of $200,000 for joint filers) directly from your IRA to a qualified charitable organization without paying any tax. Because distributions done this way are not subject to federal tax, it’s like contributing with pre-tax dollars. Plus, your contribution counts as a required minimum distribution for tax purposes. • Appreciated Securities: Donate appreciated property (like securities) to a qualified charity and you can deduct the current fair market value (FMV) of the property if you’ve owned them longer than a year. For example, if you acquired stock three years ago for $7,500 and it’s now worth $10,000, you can donate it and deduct the entire $10,000 FMV if you itemize your deductions. There’s no capital gains tax on the $2,500 appreciation in value ever! This is a great strategy if you are close to or over the itemized deduction threshold in a year. • Bunching Donations: Under the recent tax legislation, the standard deduction was essentially doubled for 2018-2025, while certain itemized deductions were reduced or eliminated. As a result, it now makes sense to “bunch” large gifts of property, like securities (see above), in a tax year in which you expect to itemize. Conversely, if you don’t anticipate Coronado Magazine
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FINANCE
Devising a Data Breach Game Plan presented by Jane Braun, CFP ®
As you’ve likely read in the headlines, many companies have been victims of data breaches in recent years. For many of us, this situation can feel overwhelming. If businesses can’t protect themselves from cyberattacks, what chance does the average consumer have? Time to Plan The bad news is that we likely can’t stop these data breaches from happening. But the good news is that, depending on the breach, it usually takes only a couple of key actions to reduce how you’ll be affected—if at all. The secret lies in pinpointing the specific information that’s at risk. Ask yourself, if attackers were to get ahold of this account, what could they access? From there, you can Report any unauthorized charges to your devise a simple game plan for almost any bank or credit card company. breach. Request a replacement card. Credit and Debit Cards A good place to start is by making safe choices when it comes to using your credit and debit cards. For example, enter payment information online only at HTTPS sites (as opposed to HTTP sites), never store your payment information on sites, and do business only with companies you trust. Even when you make the right choices, however, your payment information will inevitably get out there. If you do catch wind of any breach of credit or debit card information, it’s best to take the following steps:
Here, it’s important to keep in mind that not all data breaches are properly disclosed. In fact, many aren’t revealed until months (or even years!) after the compromise took place. Get in the habit of regularly monitoring your financial activity, and report anything suspicious as soon as you can. Passwords In the past few years, LinkedIn, Yahoo, and Twitter passwords have been exposed on a mass scale. What steps should you take when something like this happens again? First, change your password. But also ask yourself, Have I used this password or a similar password for other online accounts?
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someone could access all accounts that use that password. The solution? Break the “password reuse” habit! That way, the next time an incident happens, you would have to change only the password to the site that was breached. To simplify this process, you might also consider adopting a password manager. Enabling multi factor authentication can also help protect your account with an additional layer of security. For example, you might receive a smartphone or e-mail notification every time you use your password. So, if your password were ever exposed, an attacker would need that other form of authentication to log in—which he or she is unlikely to have. Social Security Number Unlike a password, you can’t simply change a social security number when it has been exposed. What you can do is freeze your credit. As of September 2018, freezes are free, and they’re the most heavy-duty tool at your
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disposal for protecting your credit. It’s a preventive measure against new lines of credit being opened in your name and hard inquiries. Some other tools worth looking into for an exposed social security number include: Fraud alerts: These alerts encourage companies to verify with you before opening new lines of credit. Credit monitoring: These tools monitor your credit in real time for any changes. They are reactive and not proactive; they alert you after the unauthorized activity happens. Identity theft protection services: For a hands-off approach to identity protection, these products offer tools and resources for one subscription fee.
Don’t Panic, Do Take Action Every breach is different. As such, there is no list of the “top three ways” to reduce impact across the board. But with a plan in place, there will be no need to panic when news of another breach hits the headlines. There will be the need to take action—and your data breach plan can help get you started. If a breach does affect you personally— to the point where someone is abusing your information and you can’t figure out what to do next—we recommend checking out the helpful resources at IdentityTheft.gov. © 2019 Commonwealth Financial Network®
Are You Ready? Now, let’s apply what we’ve learned so far to a breach that doesn’t fit so neatly into the categories above. In 2018, Facebook discovered a weakness that allowed attackers to take over any account. Attackers could find and reuse anyone’s unique access token, allowing them to authenticate users’ accounts. There was no known evidence of misuse, only the potential for it. Affected accounts were notified by Facebook via e-mail. If you received such a message today, what would you do? You might start by asking yourself what your Facebook account has access to. With social media specifically, the answer depends on how you use your account. Does your profile have your real birth date? What third-party applications do you have connected to your Facebook account? Do you use Facebook Connect to log in to other online accounts— ones that might store your payment information? Have you ever messaged a family member your Netflix password, credit card information, or even social security number? Once you identify what’s at stake, identify the steps you can take to lock it down. Can you separate those connected apps—or at least change their passwords? Do you need to limit the type of information you post on Facebook? Can you monitor anything else that may have been exposed, like a credit card number? Coronado Magazine
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The Art Of Collecting
‘Whiskey, like a beautiful woman, demands appreciation. You gaze first, then it’s time to drink.” - Haruki Murakami
What is the art of collecting ... the compilation of that which is beautiful, desirable, valuable? Or is it something more?
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Information about our writers, features and photographers for submitted pieces.
July 4th Median Strip: Will the Island Sink? Page 7
Joe Ditler, author, writer, publicist, historian
Photos courtesy of the Coronado Historical Association
A Remembrance of the Life and Career of Vice Admiral William ‘Scot’ McCauley Page 24 David Axelson, columnist, Eagle Newspapers
Submitted McCauley family photos
Summer 2019 - The Backyard Bar-B-Q Page 31
Linda L. Austin, contributor and Eagle Newspapers columnist, “The Grandmother I Always Wanted”
Confessions of a Perfect (ish) Mom: The Staycation Page 39 Hattie Foote, columnist, Photos by Hattie Foote
photographer, mother of two
Finding Space Page 46
Susie Clifford, Copyeditor, Eagle Newspapers Photos supplied by Flagship Properties
Operation Homelife: Rolling with Relocations Page 56
Krysta Murray, columnist, military spouse and mom
Yesteryear: A Look Back at 4th of July 50 Years Ago Page 62 Vickie Stone, Curator of Collections, Coronado Photos courtesy of the Coronado Historical Association
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