Cover photo design and photography by Trisha Ross and Renee Schoen
He’s Making A List, Checking it Twice! Everybody gets a real-life pug!
Kicking Off The Season …
Merry Mimosa To All, And To all, A Good Flight
Now that the tree is up and the presents are wrapped, it’s time to celebrate with a festive cocktail
means fellowship, feasting, giving and receiving
Island Icon: Marco Palumbo
How does one separate Marco Palumbo, the man, from Marco’s the restaurant?
Shear Delight
Kethcum, Idaho’s Trailing of the Sheep Festival celebrates the art, culture and joy os sheep herding.
Our annual holiday tradition takes to the streets to open December … the Coronado Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting takes place on December 6th. Come on out and with your friends and neighbors to welcome Santa Claus to town as he makes his way down Orange Avenue to light the tree in Rotary Park … it’s a special celebration of all things Coronado!
Hattie shares her 2024 Gift Guide (she keeps it local - so should you!), and Christine wishes us all a Merry Mimosa!
Coronado comes alive during the holidays, and we offer you a list of special things to do in town leading up to Christmas … get out and enjoy the spirit in town. For those of you more happy to spend time at home this holiday, True House offers some tips to make your space feel magical.
Safe Harbor Coronado reminds us that the season is all about gratitude, and Mary Palumbo makes beautiful things for the holidays. Island Icons remembers a staple of Coronado’s culinary past, Marco Palumbo … and Kris Grant takes us on a journey of shear delight.
What’s In Season? Winter Squash!
nutritional MVPS are at their peak in the winter
We wish you and your loved ones a happy and safe holiday season, and remind you that there’s no better place to spend the holidays than here in Coronado!
Enjoy the Parade!
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He’s Making A List, Checking It Twice!
By HATTIE FOOTE
Irecently got my eight-year-old son’s Christmas list, and at first, I was pleased to see it was brief. “What a humble king,” I thought to myself proudly, a smug albeit short-lived parenting moment.
1) MacBook computer
2) kids cyber quad bike 3) a real-life pug
That’s it. Poor Santa. After hearing Ritchie Rich give his sales pitch, I turned my attention to my ten-goingon 17-year-old daughter’s wishes, which quite honestly sounded like MY wish list! What can I say, the girl has taste! It would be easy to order everyone’s Christmas gifts on Amazon and call it a day, but that’s soul-sucking. My husband Chris has been a small business owner in Coronado for 15 years, and trust me when I say I know firsthand how paramount supporting local business is. So many of these family-run businesses support all of Coronado’s causes throughout the year, and I challenge you to show them the same support that they show our town this holiday season. So, without further ado, welcome to Hattie’s 2024 Gift Guide! I wanted to call it Hattie’s Favorite Things, but didn’t want people to confuse it with Oprah’s Favorite Things giveaway and get everybody all riled up! You get a real-life pug, you get a real-life pug, everybody gets a real-life pug!
I must start off this shopping experience with a hot tip that will make any self-care lover in your life very happy. We no longer must go over the bridge or wait days for mail delivery for clean, quality beauty products! Lara Savic was one of my first mom friends. Our daughters Lux and Emma would toddle around Spreckels Park and story time with Mr. Mike and Miss Jean at the library together, and in the blink of an eye, the girls were in fifth grade together! Last month, Lara, along with her husband Veljko, opened Savon De Coronado, a dreamy shop filled with so many pretty things. We stopped in to say hi and left with two bags of products; I am certain you can find a gift for anyone (including yourself)! They are a must-shop; make sure to check them out at 1024 C Ave!
Speaking of pretty things, if you haven’t popped into Seaside Papery during the holidays, you are missing out. It is magical, smells of Frasier fir and peppermint, and at every corner, there are bits and bobs that would delight even the hardest person to shop for. They usually have sparklers, too, so make sure to plan for New Year’s Eve and grab some because they sell out quickly! Lumo has sparkly things, too, if you are looking for beautiful jewelry! I don’t have to tell you twice about the stores that are hits with the kids, like Fuzziwigs, Geppetto’s, and 5 Loaves 2 Fish; I am sure we are all frequent fliers in those wonderful shops! Don’t forget Bay Books has a great kid section, or if you fancy an experience over a thing, I highly recommend AR Workshop Coronado or The Monarch Academy, both wonderful, locally owned spots that offer kids a place to experience art and well-being.
Now, what I am about to say can be controversial, but let’s face it: sometimes, no matter how intentional you are with your gift-giving, a gift card can be the best option. And no, not a Target gift card; most local businesses offer them. A gym membership at Coronado Fitness Club, boxing lessons at Roundhouse Fitness! A massage at Calla Lily or nails at Nail Studio! Village Theater movie tickets or dinner at Stake! I would take any and all of those gifts in case you were wondering (wink). Don’t stress about the perfect gift, because as cliché as it sounds, it’s truly the thought that counts. Happy Holidays, Coronado! Sending warm wishes to you and yours. See you at the Christmas Golf Cart Parade, vroom vroom!
On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff of the Coronado Chamber of Commerce, we want to wish you and your loved ones a happy and healthy holiday season! There’s no better place to spend the holidays than in Coronado It’s our special place of community, inspiration, and connection
The Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting is special for many reasons. Its where our local clubs, city works, businesses, military, children, pets, and of course, Santa & Mrs. Claus come together to officially welcome the holidays to the town so that he can stop by to help us light the Christmas tree and Menorah. It wouldn’t be complete without Lil’ Mac, the fully restored fire truck #80 that has answered the bell here in Coronado since 1939 The Coronado Community Band will be providing a holiday concert immediately after the Parade
We love helping our businesses succeed so that our community prospers The Chamber has welcomed new restaurants, shops, nonprofits, professional services, and exciting partnerships. We are looking forward to 2025 and the exciting new programming and initiatives we have planned.
The Coronado Chamber of Commerce urges you to “Keep the Cheer Here!” this holiday season and year-round. Please dine, shop, and play in Coronado and make it your first choice Not sure who has what you need? Call the Chamber and we can help! Coronado is home to many of the items that you’d get from a big box retailer, and the money stays in our neighborhoods and community.
A special thanks goes to our title sponsor of the Holiday Parade, EDCO, Tree Lighting Sponsor California American Water, and Tree Lights Sponsors Discover Coronado and City of Coronado. The Chamber also extends also extends a huge thank you to the City of Coronado and all the behind-the-scenes work – Police, Fire, Recreation, Public Works, and everyone in the City Manager’s Office It takes a village!
We look forward to even bigger and better things in the New Year.
Coronado Chamber Board of Directors & Staff 2024-2025
Coronado Chamber of Commerce
Marine Band San Diego
Coronado Police Dept
Coronado Police Senior Volunteer Patrol
Mayor of Coronado,
City Council & City Managers Office
CAT Medical Services
EDCO Disposal
Discover Coronado
Hotel Del Coronado
Coronado High School Islander Marching Band
Camp Able at Coronado
Sacred Heart Parish School
Coronado Rotary Club
One Summit
Coronado Rugby
San Diego Legion
Two Men and a Truck
Coronado Veterinary Hospital
Coronado Youth Soccer
San Diego FC
Pedal Beach Tours
Coronado High School Cheerleaders
Coronado High School Navy Junior ROTC
Coronado Cheer
Carefree Pet Care
CoSA Dance
Sharp Coronado Hospital
Coronado Island Realty
Coronado Public Library
Coronado Historical Association
Heart2Art
FOCUS Coronado
Coronado Lacrosse Club
Coronado Girl Scouts
City Tree Christian School Band
Cub Scout Pack 122
Christ Church Day School
Marine Corps Recruiting Station San Diego
Coronado Marine Corps League
Island Style & Gina Schnell Real Estate
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Coronado Pop Warner Football
Emerald Keepers
The Suenamis of Coronado
Noah Homes
Julie's Party People
Societe Privee & Affordable VIP Classics
Holiday Cheer
San Diego Sharks Pro Basketball
Navy Federal Credit Union
Coronado Aquatics Club
Coronado Lifeguards
Coronado Fire Department
Santa Claus
HOLIDAY PARADE ROUTE
December 6, 2024 6:00 pm
All of Orange Avenue - Sixth Street to RH Dana
Parade stages on Sixth & Seventh Streets
C Avenue between Sixth and Seventh Street, park side only
Seventh between Orange & C Avenue, both sides
Isabella both sides, closed to Flora Park Place closed 5PM-9PM
Coronado chamber of commerce presents The 49th annual
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Coronado Community Band Holiday Concert immediately following the tree lighting!
Friday, DeC 6th at 6:00pM
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Merry Mimosa To All, And To All, A Good Flight
By CHRISTINE JOHNSON
Photo by HATTIE FOOTE
Time to break out the ugly sweaters, giant blow-up Santas (and GRINCHES), and —of course— the credit cards. It’s CHRISTMAS TIME!
This is also the time of year when I personally dream of being on a tropical island with a warm ocean breeze, sun on my face, holding a wonderful cocktail. Alas, those dreams are thwarted every season by my daughter, who LOVES Christmas. She is 22 years old; shouldn’t she have gotten over this obsession by now? We have to be the first ones to get the red Starbucks cups, buy every Christmas pillow at Target, and figure out the first day that live Christmas trees are available for pick-up. By now, you may have figured out that Christmas is not exactly my thing. But I carry a “smile” each year and play along, secretly watching with delight as she makes our house sparkle with the joys of the holiday. She is following a family tradition, after all, as most of us do this time of year. We open boxes of ornaments, bring out our childhood memories, and hang them on the tree, remembering where each one came from.
The holidays can also be a tough time of year for some. Our family shares the loss of someone dear to us who loved Christmas. Even though there is sadness, the happiness takes over as I watch my daughter carry on the passion of Christmas she learned from her father and become THE person who keeps each tradition alive. That’s what the holidays are truly about. Sharing love and happy memories, present and past. Christmas is silent. You don’t hear it. You feel it. You believe in it.
Now that the tree is up and the presents are wrapped, it’s time to celebrate with a festive cocktail. What kind of SANTA would I be if I didn’t place a drink in your hand as you sit in front of the fire waiting for the merriment to begin?
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL, and CHEERS!
INGREDIENTS (MAKES A PITCHER)
6.5 ounces Grey Goose vodka (or vodka of your choice)
17 ounces Cranberry juice
8.5 ounces Sparkling Prosecco
One ¾ ounces fresh lime juice
Rosemary sprigs
Fresh cranberries
Flute glasses
MIXOLOGY
Add vodka, cranberry juice, and lime juice to a pitcher, fill it with ice, and stir. Pour into flute glasses and top off each glass with Prosecco. Garnish with rosemary sprigs and fresh cranberries, and enjoy! Serves six.
Countin g Down the
Holidays in Coronado
Coronado truly comes alive during the holiday season, merging the allure of a charming small-town village with a variety of festive events hosted by the renowned Hotel del Coronado, Coronado’s Public Library, the local theaters, and numerous arts and cultural nonprofits. Whether you’re strolling down Orange Avenue adorned with traditional holiday trees, attending a festive gathering at the iconic Hotel del Coronado, or savoring a peaceful beach sunset on Christmas Eve, there’s an
unmistakable magic in the air during the holidays in our beautiful town. The mild climate, coupled with the warmth of the local community and cherished holiday traditions, fosters a festive atmosphere that feels both welcoming and extraordinary. From vibrant holiday parades to delightful seasonal shopping, Coronado provides a unique blend of tradition and seaside tranquility, making it an ideal destination to celebrate this wonderful time of year.
1 Skating By The Sea Through January 5, 2025 Hoteldel.com
Experience the thrill of skating at Del’s renowned beachfront ice rink, where you can enjoy stunning views of the Pacific Ocean while supporting Make-A-Wish San Diego.
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R.E.S.P.E.C.T.F.U.L.L.Y Christmas Lamb’s Players Theatre Through December 29 Lambsplayers.org
A lively gathering of fourteen talented actors, singers, and musicians come together for an enchanting 90-minute celebration of Christmas songs and carols! Don’t miss outpurchase your tickets online, as last year’s shows quickly sold out! Grab your tickets today!
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Letters to Santa Through December 16th
Coronado Community Center
Coronado’s special mailbox to the north pole is now open and will remain so until December 16th. Any lettters placed in this unique mailbox are assured a response from the Jolly Old Man before he leaves the North Pole.
4 Holiday Festival Hotel Del Coronado hoteldel.com
Join the Del for their annual Holiday Festival alongside the local community. In a spectacular entrance, Santa will skydive into the festivities.This exciting event features performances by Coronado schaoolchildren, opportunities for photos with Santa, Skating by the Sea, and a dazzling fireworks display. The celebrations kick off at 2:30 pm with student performances, followed by Santa’s arrival at 4:30 pm. Enjoy photos with Santa from 5 to 8 pm, and don’t miss the “All That Jazz” Light Show every 30 minutes from 5 to 9 pm
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Coronado Holiday & Tree Lighting
8th and Orange To RH Dana
6:00 pm - Free and Open to All
The Coronado Chamber of Commerce presents the 49th Annual Coronado Holiday Parade and Tree lighting. Festivities begin at 6:00 pm. Orange Avenue is closed from 8th and Orange to RH Dana. Wear your holiday attire and enjoy this Coronado holiday tradition.
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Coronado Community Band Holiday Concert
10th and Orange Avenue coronadoconcertband.org
Bring your family and friends to enjoy a festive evening filled with traditional holiday favorites and lively tunes that are sure to get everyone in the spirit. Bundle up in your coziest winter wear, and sing along to the joyous music as Rotary Plaza comes alive with holiday cheer. Don’t miss this opportunity to create lasting memories and celebrate the season with your community in a heartwarming and joyful setting.
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51st Annual Artisan Alley Village Elementary Playground
600 6th Street - 9 am - 3 pm
It’s that time of year again to finish your holiday shopping! Join us for a wonderful fair featuring over 150 vendors offering handmade crafts, unique holiday gifts, delicious food options, and live performances by the Coronado Elementary, Middle, and High School Bands and Choirs. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Coronado Band and Choir Boosters!
8 2024 Ride The Lights 4:45 pm in Spreckels Park coronado.ca.us
The Coronado Mobility Commission warmly invites the community to participate in the annual familyfriendly neighborhood bike ride, featuring decorated bicycles, helmets, and plenty of holiday spirit!
12 Holiday Traditions at the Del Coronado Historical Association 1100 Orange Avenue
5:30 pm Reception | 6:00 pm Lecture Coronadohistory.org
The Coronado Historical Association invites you to explore the festive holiday spirit in Coronado through the years at this Family Lecture held in the CHA Lecture Hall. For the past 135 years, the Hotel del Coronado has spread holiday joy to both locals and visitors with its captivating events. Take a nostalgic journey to appreciate the holiday traditions of Coronado’s beloved historic landmark.
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Immerse yourself in the season with a captivating afternoon of classical guitar. Featuring delicate melodies and lively rhythms, this performance by Hugo Nogueira will leave you mesmerized. Trained as a classical guitarist, Dr. Nogueira has taken the stage internationally and is currently teaching classical guitar. Strings Of The Season Concert Coronado Public Library - Winn Room 1:00 pm coronadolibrary.com
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Coronado Island Film Festival Classic Series
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Coronado Village Theatre - 5:30 pm coronadofilmfest.com
The Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration. But things never run smoothly for this family during the holidays. No better season or venue to support our local Coronado Island Film Festival and beautiful local movie theatre in the heart of Coronado’s downtown!
18 Laud To The Nativity Concert Musica Vitale
7:00 pm
Christ Church - 1114 9th Street musicavitale.com
Musica Vitale presents Respighi’s Laud to the Nativity and the rare opportunity to witness a living Nativity Scene, one that sings with the voices of angels and shepherds!
21 Holidays In Coronado
Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra
Coronado Performing Arts Center
7:00 pm coronadophilharmonia.org
This concert has become a holiday tradition for local families to experience classical holiday music from Coronado’s very own professional orchestra. As a special treat, come early at 6:00 pm for a pre-concert celebration with delicious holiday treats. And as an extra bonus listen to a youth string quartet (15 and younger) playing Christmas music. Join the countdown to Christmas together and share the magic of the holidays.
A COZY HOLIDAY HOME
The holidays are the perfect time to give your home a little extra love and attention. Whether you have 5,000 square foot home or a cozy apartment, you can turn your space into a festive haven with just a few simple touches. You don’t need a ton of space or a big budget to make your home feel magical—just a little creativity and some seasonal spirit! Here are some easy ways to transform your home for the holidays, no matter how big or small.
By Alyce Lopez of The True House Coronado
THE TRUE HOUSE
A COZY HOLIDAY HOME
1. Set the Mood with Scents and Sounds
One of the easiest ways to make your home feel festive is by engaging your senses. Did you know the first thing someone notices when they enter a space is scent? Think of those cozy holiday smells like fresh pine, cinnamon, gingerbread, or spiced cider. A candle or a diffuser can fill your space with those seasonal aromas in no time.
For the soundtrack, put on some holiday music. The right music can instantly make any space feel like the holidays, so crank up the carols while you decorate! We recently added a record player to our home and it’s a charming way to welcome the holiday spirit!
2. Lights, Lights, and More Lights Holiday lights are a game-changer. They instantly bring warmth and magic to any room —whether you’ve got a big house or a small apartment.
Think twinkling lights on your tree, a glowing garland on the banister, and outdoor lights around your windows or porch. Add battery operated candles in lanterns for a little extra glow, and you’ve got a winter wonderland!
If you don’t have a lot of room for a big tree, don’t fret, a small tree can be equally as charming! Always measure your ceilings and opt for a tree that is about 12-18" shy of your ceiling height to leave room for your tree topper.
3. Add Cozy Textiles
When the weather gets chilly, make your home feel extra cozy with some soft, festive textiles. Think plaid throws and coordinating holiday accent pillows. And of course lighting up your fireplace always helps!
Swap out your everyday pillows for ones in holiday colors or patterns. This could be a set of 3 or simply adding a lumbar or accent pillow that compliments your existing decor with a little holiday accent. If you don’t have room for a ton of decor, these little updates will still make a big impact. It’s ok to remove existing decor temporarily as to not overwhelm the space.
4. Add Garland and Foliage
Garlands and foliage are a simple yet stunning way to add a touch of Christmas charm to any room. Whether it's draped across a mantel, hung along stair railings, or hung over your kitchen window, garlands instantly bring a festive and cozy feeling to your home. I love to use fresh garland throughout my personal home. I keep a spray bottle handy to ensure it stays hydrated all season long
Final Thoughts
Transforming your home for the holidays doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Whether you’re in a spacious house or a tiny apartment, a few simple touches can go a long way in making your space feel festive, cozy, and full of holiday cheer. Get creative, keep it personal, and enjoy the process! After all, the most important thing is making your home a place where you and your loved ones can relax and make memories.
To wrap up your holiday home transformation, we'd love to help you select the perfect items to make your space feel even more festive—or find the perfect gifts for your loved ones! Come see us for personalized recommendations and all the holiday essentials to make this season extra special. We can’t wait to help you bring your vision to life!
The True House 1112 Tenth Street Coronado, CA 92118
HOLIDAY HOURS:
M-SAT 10AM-6PM SUN 12PM-4PM
*Extended Hours December 13TH-23RD
M-SAT 10AM-7PM
How to Shop Local This Holiday Season
By Lauren Boomer
With the holidays right around the corner, the time has come to start thinking about gifts. With online shopping becoming increasingly common —especially around this time of year— it is easy to forget about the fantastic gift options we have right here in our own town. When you shop locally, you invest in this beautiful town and the people in it. Shopping local is also a great way to reduce your environme ntal impact, as online shopping requires more single-use packaging and much more transportation. This year, I encourage everyone to check out the amazing local vendors and shopping events when looking for gifts for those you love. Here are just a few local events and gift options available this year… Happy shopping!
• For the artist in your life or those who appreciate the gift of shared experiences, AR Workshop is the place for you! You can purchase gift cards or sign up for various workshops, from candle making to woodworking and everything in between. They also offer private events and would be the perfect place to host your holiday gathering. While there, you may just find something special in their curated gift and home decor section! For more information, visit arworkshop.com.
• The Annual Artisans’ Alley will take place on Saturday, December 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Village Elementary School (600 6TH Street). This craft fair features an array of locally crafted gifts, perfect for anyone’s wishlist. For more information, visit https://coronadoartisansalley.com/.
• Coronado Taste of Oils is a locally owned store that carries olive oils and balsamic, gourmet salts, pasta, jam, herbs, skincare, tablecloths, aprons, and more. They also create lovely gift baskets perfect for the chef in your life. https://www.coronadotasteofoils.com/.
• For the reader in your circle, look no further than Coronado’s beloved bookshop, Bay Books. Located on Orange Avenue, their selection of books, gifts, souvenirs, pet toys, and more will have something for everyone on your list. The shop carries a wide selection of books ranging in genre from memoirs to thrillers, fantasy to romance, timeless classics to children’s favorites, and more. And don’t forget to support the Bay Books Cafe located next door; it’s the perfect place to grab a coffee and fuel up for a day of shopping. baybookscoronado.com.
• If you are heading to a holiday party this December, stop by Tartine on your way to pick up one of their famous desserts. They also make jams and salad dressings, which are great for gifting! https://tartinecoronado.com/
• Crown City Shirts is a local company that collaborates closely with Reyn Spooner to design men’s button-down shirts that showcase Coronado’s unique history and charm. The company also sells one-of-a-kind Christmas ornaments made from the same material as its shirts. Orders can be placed online at https://crowncityshirts.company.site/
• Speaking of shirts, have you ever noticed the ever-changing rack of vintage Hawaiian shirts sitting outside of Coronado Hardware? Yes, Hawaiin shirts at a hardware store! Locals may or may not know this, but this store carries much more than just hardware; here, you can find anything from beach wear to home decor, gifts, souvenirs, and so much more. You never know what you’ll find inside, and that’s part of the fun! For more information, visit coronadohardware.com.
• For the history buff, take a trip down to the Coronado Historical Association Store. Located on Orange Avenue, this store lets you take pieces of Coronado’s famed history home. They carry apparel, books, jewelry, toys, souvenirs, cards, and more. With such a rich and exciting history in this town, it is the perfect place to find a truly unique gift for the holidays. coronadohistory.org.
• The Coronado Art Association will hold two “Art-In-The-Park” events on December 1 and December 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Spreckels Park. These events will feature art from over 50 local artists in every genre, from acrylic paint to ceramics.
https://www.coronadoartassn.com/.
• For the theater lovers in your life, you can purchase tickets for one of the many amazing upcoming shows at Lambs Players Theater.
https://www.lambsplayers.org.
• Another great gift idea is tickets to one of the amazing films playing at Village Theater. This can double as both a great gift and an amazing date night!
https://www.vintagecinemas.com/village/
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14TH 5:00PM TO
CORONADO CAYS YACHT CLUB
Safe Harbor Coronado Holds Annual Gratitude Event
Gratitude. A word derived from the Latin word ‘gratus’, meaning pleasing or thankful. Synonymous with appreciation, thankfulness, and gratefulness, gratitude is often defined as a feeling of thankfulness or appreciation for the good things in life. Though there is no season of gratitude, and it is healthy to practice gratitude throughout the year, the holidays are the perfect time to reflect on the principle and put it to practice.
Gratitude is more than a feeling. It can be a personality trait, a mood, an emotion, a practice and a verb through action. Studies show that regularly practicing gratitude can boost mental health and have lasting positive impacts on the body and the mind. It is associated with building stronger relationships, improved resilience, deeper and more restful sleep, and strengthening mental positivity and connections. The practice
is even linked to physical health as studies show correlation between the practice of gratitude and boosting the immune system, lowering blood pressure and reducing aches and pains. With the health benefits clear, gratitude should become a regular part of our routines.
For some, gratitude comes naturally and is an ingrained part of their personality. But for others, it takes time and intention to cultivate. It is easy to feel thankful and appreciative when someone does something kind for us, like helping with a project or giving a thoughtful gift, but that feeling can be fleeting. Practicing mindful gratitude is one step to help integrate the feeling and the health benefits into your life. This can be done by simply taking a few minutes out of the day to recite all the good things we are grateful for in our lives. Or go deeper and take time to write specifically what you are grateful for and why in a gratitude journal. This helps us realize all the big and small things we have in our life
“Gratitude is more than a feeling”
Each year, Safe Harbor Coronado takes a special moment to pause and express their heartfelt gratitude for the community in which they are privileged to work. This annual tradition serves as an opportunity to reflect on the support and connections that make their mission possible, while also celebrating the partnerships and relationships that contribute to their success. This year’s gratitude event took place on November 21st at the beautiful Spreckels Center, bringing together community members, volunteers, and supporters in a shared atmosphere of appreciation and goodwill. The photos captured during this event aim to visually convey the significance of gratitude in building stronger, more resilient communities. These images are a small but meaningful way to express how much the community’s kindness and involvement truly matter to Safe Harbor Coronado. Thank you, Coronado, for your continued support, your generosity, and your commitment to making a difference.
that are wonderful. It keeps us from dwelling on the negative and keeps a shining spotlight on the positive.
Going a step further, gratitude is a verb. It is a powerful action shown through acts of kindness, compassion, and appreciation. Perhaps the most powerful part of a grateful heart is also having a giving spirit. It seems fitting that the holiday season falls in perfect conjunction: first we practice thanks in November, and then we show our gratitude through acts and gifts in December. This goes beyond thinking or writing about what you are grateful for and includes showing and doing something to show gratitude. This is the phone call or text to your family for always being there for you, the kind note to a teacher who made a difference, or the muffins baked for the neighbor who helped in a time of need. It is a thoughtful act that shows your gratitude. It does not have to be a grand gesture; it just needs to come from the heart.
At Safe Harbor Coronado, we are filled with gratitude and practice it daily for the people, organizations and community we are surrounded by. It is our goal to provide skills, supports, and resources to help build positive connections, genuine relationships, and cultivate a mentally resilient community. The kindness and generosity of our partners and community are innumerable and heartfelt and we want to extend our deepest gratitude. We recently hosted a gratitude event at the Spreckels Center with tacos and treats to show our gratitude. Our community is our mission; our community is our backbone. Thank you to everyone for your continued support, big or small, we appreciate you all!
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Balsamico Italian Kitchen 791 Palm Ave., Ste 101 , IB (858) 294-3183
Bay Books Cafe 1007 Orange Ave. (619) 435-0070
Beach & Taco Shack At the Del (619) 522-8100
Better Buzz 1305 Orange Ave (619)866-6896
Bluewater Boathouse 701 Strand Way (619) 435-0155
Brigantine 1333 Orange Ave (619) 435-4166
Burger Lounge 922 Orange Ave. (619) 435-6835
Calypso Café 505 Grand Caribe Isle (619) 423-5144
Central Liquor & Deli 178 Orange Ave. (619) 435-0118
Chez Loma 1132 Loma Ave. (619) 435-0661
Clayton’s Bakery & Bistro 849 Orange Ave (619) 319-5001
Clayton’s Coffee Shop 979 Orange Ave. (619) 435-5425
Clayton’s Mexican Take Out 1107 10th St. (619) 437-8811
Cold Stone Creamery Ferry Landing (619) 437-6919
Coronado Brewing Co. 170 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4452
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Crown Bistro 520 Orange Ave. (619) 435-3678
Culinary Kitchen Catering & Events 1019 C Ave. (619) 775-7375
Danny’s Palm Bar & Grill 965 Orange Ave. (619) 435-3171
Doggos Gus 1313 J Street, San Diego (619) 534-9315
Domino’s 1330 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4241
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Garage Buona Forchetta 1000 C Ave. (619) 675-0079
Gelato Paradiso 918 Orange Ave. (619) 629-5343
High Tide Bottle Shop & Kitchen 933 Orange Ave. (619) 435-1380
Il Fornaio 1333 1st St. (619) 437-4911
Island Pasta 1202 Orange Ave. (619) 435-4545
Jolie 126 Orange Ave. (619) 704-2467
KFC/Taco Bell 100 B Ave. (619) 435-2055
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Rosemary Trattoria 120 Orange Ave. (619) 537-0054
Saiko Sushi 116 Orange Ave. (619) 435-0868
Serea at the Del (619) 522-8100
Sheerwater At the Del (619) 435-6611
Swaddee Thai 1001 C Ave. (619) 435-8110
Tartine 1106 1st St. (619) 435-4323
Tavern 1310 Orange Ave. (619) 437-0611
The Henry 1031 Orange Ave. (619) 762-1022
The Islander 1015 Orange Ave. (619) 437-6087
The Little Club 132 Orange Ave. (619) 435-5885
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Nicky Rotten’s Bar & Burger Joint 100 Orange Ave. (619) 537-0280
Night & Day Café 847 Orange Ave. (619) 435-9776
Panera
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Shore Duty 126 Orange Ave. (619) 537-0645
Silver Strand Exchange At Loews Resort (619) 424-4000
Smokehouse at the Del (619) 435-6611
Spiro’s Greek Café Ferry Landing (619) 435-1225
Stake Chophouse + Bar 1309 Orange Ave. (619) 522-0077
Subway 1330 Orange Ave. (619) 435-8272
Villa Nueva Bakery Cafe 956 Orange Ave. (619) 435-1256
Village Pizzeria Bayside Ferry Landing (619) 437-0650
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While there are dozens and dozens of different squash varieties out there, during this time of year in Southern California, you will find some delicious members of the “Winter Squash” family in peak season. Winter squash can be found in many colors, shapes, sizes, and flavors, but some of the most common include Delicata, Butternut, Buttercup, Honeynut, Acorn, White Acorn, Sweet Dumpling, and Spaghetti.
This diverse group of fruits (yes, squash is technically a fruit!) range in nutrients. Still, all add key benefits to your diet, such as maintaining bone health, keeping your blood healthy, preventing chronic diseases, supporting heart health, protecting eye health, keeping skin healthy, and more. So, even though they are fruits, the U.S. Department of Agriculture considers squash to be more comparable with vegetables due to their high nutrient content. Of all the winter squash varieties, butternut and acorn squash are considered the “MVPs” nutritionally.
One simple Google search will land you hundreds of unique and tasty recipes utilizing any number of winter squash. My favorites include roasted butternut squash soup or pasta sauce, stuffed acorn squash, parmesan squash chips, squash risotto, and roasted chicken on a bed of winter squash and veggies.
No matter how you decide to enjoy them this season, including winter squash on your table will surely add a delicious, nutritious pop of color to any holiday gathering.
hristmas means fellowship, feasting, giving and receiving, a time of good cheer—home."
—W. J. Tucker
Making Beautiful Things... ~Mary Palumbo
There is nothing like the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked bread just out of the oven that makes a house feel like home.
Baked Alaska is a classic dessert , consisting of cake, and ice cream, topped with a fluffy meringue which can actually be baked in a very hot oven close to a heating element to toast the meringue without melting the ice cream, It’s a very quick process and can also be easily done with the kitchen torch just to get a nice toasted finish on the meringue. I use a rum syrup to soak the cake layers. You can prepare the baked Alaska if you’d like to make it ahead of time, just be sure and keep it frozen.
Ingredients:
Prepared cake of your choice; I use butter poundcake
Ice cream flavor of your choice
Rum Simple Syrup
French Meringue
Stainless steel or glass bowl
Plenty of plastic wrap for hanging over the edge of the entire bowl - this way as your cake is setting in the freezer you can wrap it all up until it’s firm.
Several hours prior to serving your baked Alaska, you want to make your French meringue.
French Meringue Ingredients:
4 large (142 grams) egg whites
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup (198 grams) granulated sugar
Vanilla extract, or other flavoring (optional)
Directions: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whip attachment, whip the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until lightly foamy, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Raise the mixer speed to high and add the sugar in a slow, steady stream. Continue whipping until the meringue holds desired peaks (about 4-5 minutes for soft, 5 to 7 minutes for medium, 8 to 9 minutes for stiff). Add the vanilla (or other flavoring, if using) towards the end of mixing. Be sure that your French meringue has come to soft glossy peaks when you mix it. Use immediately.
Rum Simple Syrup Ingredients:
One cup of water
One cup of sugar
Half a cup of rum
Directions: Bring water and sugar to a rolling, boil, turn off heat. Allow to cool completely, then add rum. You can adjust the amount of rum according to your taste.
Assembly Line the entire surface of your plastic lined bowl with even slices of cake. Be sure to fill-in any gaps between the slices so that you have the inside of the bowl completely covered with cake. Add softened ice cream into the center of the bottom of the bowl about halfway up the bowl and fill it all in. Place your bowl into the freezer allow the ice cream to harden. Once the ice cream is hard you can remove the bowl from the freezer and add another layer of cake on top of the ice cream. Soak the cake with the simple syrup and add another layer of ice cream to cover the cake, return to freezer. You can add another layer of cake over the last layer of ice cream so at this point your top and bottom of the cake will be cake and there will be ice cream in the middle with a layer of cake. At this point, wrap the excess plastic wrap over the bottom of the cake and place in the freezer for several hours.
Remove your cake from the freezer and invert it onto a plate unwrapping the bottom first. Once you’ve inverted it remove the plastic wrap, and place it on your serving tray or plate and cover it with your whipped meringue. It’s best to work quickly as possible. You can spread the meringue with the back of a spoon or a spatula to make a pretty pattern by lifting the meringue with the spoon or the spatula so that you get nice swirls and high spots, which will be highlighted by toasting when you finish. Once you’ve covered the entire cake with the meringue place it into the freezer to set for a couple hours. You can use the kitchen torch to accent all the swirls on your baked Alaska, creating a pretty golden color and highlighting your design, (or set in 500 degree oven close to the heating element - watch very closely so it doesn’t burn; should take only a couple of minutes). After toasting the meringue, you can place your baked Alaska back into the freezer until you’re ready to serve it. It’s best to allow it to sit out of the freezer for about 20 minutes before you try to cut it. Using a large knife is the best way to cut into your baked Alaska and it’s good to have a bowl of warm water and a towel to dip your knife in and wipe it dry after each cut so that it makes clean cuts.
Asalad becomes a beautiful presentation for the holidays when using an heirloom variety of speckled Radicchio lettuce. Keep it simple by adding goat cheese and toasted walnuts.
It just wouldn’t be Christmas without homemade gingerbread houses. Make it a table display with other Christmas trinkets and let the kids help.
MARCO PALUMBO–THE ICON
By CAROL PASTOR Coronado Historical Association Volunteer
How does one separate Marco Palumbo, the man, from Marco’s, the restaurant? Both were such a significant part of our community for so many years. For now, let us delve into the life of Marco Palumbo. He was born in Mola di Bari, Italy, in 1923, the youngest of seven children. His father died when he was two, leaving his mother to raise her family on her own.
At sixteen, Marco joined the merchant marines. Fortunately for him, a typo in his papers showed that he was much younger, thus making him ineligible for Mussolini’s army. While traveling the Mediterranean routes, he learned to cook while working with the ship’s chef. It was a skill he carried with him for the rest of his life.
There were many twists and turns to that time in the Merchant Marines, from being stranded in Ethiopia to finally traveling the international ports after the end of World War II. On one such tour, the ship came into Virginia Beach, Virginia. Feigning a limp, Marco was taken to a local hospital. The doctor there realized he was faking his illness. He told Marco he was scheduled for surgery the following day. That night, Marco placed his meager belongings in a pillowcase and “escaped” the hospital.
(L to R) Bunny MacKenzie, Capt. Roy E. McCoy (then CHA President), Mayor R. McNeely, and building owners Marco and Rosa Palumbo, at the dedication of the building at 1100 Orange Avenue as a historical landmark. 1974.
From there he managed to exit onto the streets of America, his goal accomplished. Without funds, without the language, he managed to take the train first to New York, then eventually to Chicago, where there were many other Italian immigrants. He started working as a dishwasher at a pizza parlor before moving up to become head chef at Pediconnes, a well-known Chicago eatery. While in Chicago, he became an American citizen.
It was in Chicago he met Rosa, his future wife. It was another twist of fate or the hand of God.
Marco was a religious man who thought God was often guiding him. As it happened, Rosa had recently returned from Italy, the only one in her family to have a ticket to come back to the United States. She had been born in Pennsylvania, but the family returned to Italy during the depression of 1929 due to the lack of work. Marco and Rosa were both 25 when they married a few months later. The couple started growing their family welcoming five daughters, Mary, Margie, Clara, Cathy, and Frances, and one son, Paul.
After experiencing the southern California sun on vacation, Marco decided to move the family to San Diego, California, in 1957. San Diego was good to the Palumbo family. Here, they began to prosper. Marco first opened a restaurant in National City before moving it to Coronado, at the site where the Brigantine sits today. He later purchased the old Bank of America Building at 1100 Orange Avenue in 1965, where Marco’s Italian Restaurant took off. This family-operated business existed here in Coronado for over 40 years.
Rotarians Carl Turnipseed, Charlie Free, Kick Parker, and Marco Palumbo prepare pancakes for the annual pancake breakfast. 1968. Coronado Historical Associaiton Collection.
Marco Palumbo (right) tosses pizza dough while his brother Gino puts a pan of lasagne in the oven at the Roma Restaurant at 1333 Orange Avenue. 1960. Coronado Journal.
Margie Palumbo-Downey (right) and Marco Palumbo (center) were awarded a storefront improvement award from Bud Forrest (left), chairman of the Chamber of Commerce. 1989. Coronado Historical Association Collection.
The family atmosphere extended to every aspect of the business. Marco personally constructed all of the booths himself. His daughter Frances later recalled rolling meatballs and smashing potatoes at age 9. Mary remembered a memorable birthday gift, “for my 13-year-old birthday, my dad bought me a ten-burner stove.” Together, the family was known for serving dishes from the Old World tradition, including minestrone, lasagne, pizza, and seafood dishes.
Marco was a great believer in charity. He often said, “It is important to remember where we came from. It is important to give honor where honor is
due.” One memorable act of goodwill came in 1967 when school buses carrying 111 children broke down on their way to a field trip to North Island. The repair of the buses caused the children to miss their scheduled luncheon.
Hearing of the hungry kids, local businessmen Jon Duringer and Bud Ingle called Marco up to prepare pizzas for the kids.
When Marco came to Coronado, he thought that because he had been an uneducated immigrant, he would have trouble being accepted by the other business people here. That was not to become his future. He was asked to join Rotary and was a member of the
Navy League and the Coronado Golf Club. He also helped found the Bank of Coronado.
The family closed the restaurant in 1999, and the building became the Coronado Historical Association thanks to local benefactors Don and Leslie Budinger. The legacy of Marco’s Italian Restaurant continues to live on in the fond memories of the Palumbo children and grandchildren, as well as the thousands who experienced this taste of Italy in Coronado.
Marco passed away in 2002 at the age of 79, a man who fulfilled his American dream.
Don Stockdale (left) and Marco Palumbo (right) enjoy victory at the Rotary Golf Day & Steak Dinner. 1978. Coronado Historical Associaiton Collection.
Shear Delight
A band of 1,200 sheep trailed down Main Street as part of their winter migration. The Very Rev. M. Jonah Kendall, Rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Ketchum, blessed the flock. Photo by Kris Grant.
Ketchum, Idaho’s Trailing of the Sheep Festival celebrates
the art, culture and joy of sheep herding.
Story by KRIS GRANT
Photographs by KRIS GRANT and CAROL WALLER
The Trailing of the Sheep Festival is one of the best annual community celebrations I’ve ever attended and I’m so pleased to share it with you this month. It takes place in Ketchum, Idaho, the city right next to Sun Valley Resort, the first ski resort built in the United States, back in 1936. I included Sun Valley in my holiday getaway ideas in our last issue, and there’s still time to get up there this month.
But today I’m talking sheep and a festival that honors these gentle woolly beasts and the heritage of the ranchers and herders that care for them. They include the Scots, who bred and trained border collies, and proud Basques who emigrated from southern France and northern Spain. Today’s sheep ranch owners are mostly second or third generation Basques, while most herders are Peruvian, who work seasonally through a special immigrant visa program for agricultural workers. Sheepherders live a solitary life on the Idaho mountain pastures, lodged mostly in curved sheep wagons and generally earning $1,250 a month, a goodly sum in their native country.
The six-day festival, held each October, grew out of a misunderstanding.
In Blaine County, Idaho, sheep are led on a path through the small communities of Hailey, Bellevue and Ketchum to spend the summers grazing in the mountains just above the Wood River Valley. In early October, just before the first snow falls, the sheep use the same path to trail back down.
In the mid-1980s, things began to change. As the West began experiencing exponential growth, farms and ranches in Idaho were increasingly being lost to development.
Beginning in 1986, the Blaine County Recreation District began work on the Wood River Trail System, a paved trail that ran largely along the abandoned Union Pacific Railroad line. When some missing pieces of right-of-way were
needed to complete the trail, the county asked local sheep ranchers if they would allow use of some of their sheep migration trails that had been dedicated in the early 1900s. The ranchers graciously agreed.
But after the paths were paved and the sheep came trailing down as they had for the past 150 years, often leaving, shall we say, “evidence” in their wake, bikers and hikers became upset, not understanding why sheep were allowed on what they considered “their” path.
That’s when third-generation Blaine County sheep rancher John Peavey and his wife Diane stepped up to tell the story of sheepherding to newcomers in the valley. The Peaveys began holding “coffee chats” at a local café to share
stories of the rich history and heritage of sheep ranching in the valley. Diane also hosted a show on public radio for several years, documenting the daily activities of her life on a sheep ranch.
People loved the chats and after a few years, the Peaveys met with representatives of the Sun Valley/Ketchum Chamber and Visitor Bureau to discuss the idea of creating an annual event based around the sheep trailing.
“The bike path wouldn’t be there if the sheep ranchers didn’t allow it to be built on the sheep right-of-way,” said Carol Waller, who led the Ketchum/Sun Valley Chamber in 1997 and helped the Peaveys get the festival up on its hooves.
This year’s 28th annual festival honored the memory of John Peavey, who
The Wood River Trail System covers 20 miles, largely along the abandoned Union Pacific railroad lines. Photo by Kris Grant.
Ketchum is also elk country, as evidenced by these elk who gather morning and night to cross the main highway into town. Photo by Kris Grant,
passed away in June at age 90. It was through his unique approach to conflict resolution that the festival was born.
As my jet crossed over the Idaho plains and I gazed down on endless crop circles, I grew sleepy, so I closed my eyes and rested. I was roused when the captain announced our approach to Sun Valley Airport. A few minutes later as I again glanced out the window, I was startled to see mountains rising above the side of the runway. We were at the gateway to the scenic Sawtooth Mountain Range.
Tony, my “Limelight Hotel Shuttle” driver, greeted me and we were soon on our way through Hailey, a city of just under 10,000 people, up to Ketchum, with its population of 3,600 folks. In
fact, all of the Wood River Valley, including the towns of Hailey, Ketchum, Bellevue and Sun Valley, has a population of just under 25,000.
Tony pointed out an area where elk gather each evening to cross the highway, and each morning, cross back to the Big Wood River side of the road. That very morning an elk had collided with a car, he reported. “The driver wasn’t injured,” he said. “But her car was totaled.” He said that shortly after the accident, an alert local motorist pulled up and called Fish & Game, telling them he would harvest the elk. “You mean he cut up the elk right there on the road?” I asked, rather incredulous. “Oh, yes,” he said, noting that it was a frequent occurrence that freed highway maintenance crew from the task
of disposing of the carcass while benefitting the guy who claimed the elk. “How much is the meat of one elk worth?” I asked. “At least $2,000,” Tony said.
We soon entered Ketchum, an attractive town with some rustic touches, including the circa-1887 Lane Mercantile Building, once the hub for local sheep ranchers, herders and lamb buyers. In the first two decades of the 20th century, more lamb was shipped from Ketchum than anywhere else in the country. Today, the building houses Enoteca Restaurant and the Pioneer Saloon, and I recommend both for some mighty fine food and atmosphere.
The Limelight Hotel is in the center of Ketchum, on Main Street, which the following Sunday would be the setting of
the Big Sheep Parade, the culmination of the festival, when the sheep would trail down from the mountains and head for their warmer winter digs.
Idaho has a long history of sheepherding. Back in the 1900s, more than a million sheep populated the state and sheep vastly outnumbered people in the area. Today with just over 210,000 head, Idaho still ranks in the top ten states in the nation for sheep and lamb production.
Sheep are shorn for their thick, fluffy fleece, which can be spun into yarn and woven into textiles. Sheep also provide
milk, cheese, lanolin, and most notably, lamb. A sheep that is less than one year old is classified as a lamb; most lamb meat that you find in stores is approximately seven or eight months old.
Shortly after settling into my room at the Limelight, a hip resort-style property built six years ago, my tour guide for the next four days, Carol Waller, picked me up for my first festival activity, a cooking class at Ramen Cowboy.
Yes, it’s the same Carol Waller who was a driving force in initiating the festival 28 years ago. I met Carol last May in Cody, Wyoming, where we both at-
tended the western conference of SATW (Society of American Travel Writers). It was Carol who came up with the idea of parading the sheep down Main Street, deviating just slightly from the sheep’s traditional route on the outskirts of Ketchum.
Two hours after the cooking class, where I enjoyed every last bite of my lamb ramen, with chunks of lamb, a rich broth and homemade noodles, it was – uh oh! – time for a Farm-to-Table dinner, one of three Farm-to-Table dinners held on consecutive nights at Ketchum’s Mountain Humane complex. This
Sheep pasture on a hillside just before they take center stage in the Big Sheep Parade. Photo by Kris Grant.
remarkable 30,000 square-foot facility opened in 2019, and has since become a community hub. The state-of-the-art ‘no-kill” facility for dogs and cats includes 47 kennels, an outdoor play area and a splash park for summer play, veterinary services, and such programs as temporary housing of pets when owners are sick or called away. It was funded almost entirely by donations including an anonymous gift of its 20-acre site in a valley surrounded by rolling hills on the outskirts of Hailey. “People really love their pets here,” Carol shared. This night’s dinner honored the late John Peavey, whose entire family was in attendance. The four-course dinner was prepared by Al’s Wood River Sustainability Center with all courses featuring locally produced agricultural products and the Peavey family donated handpicked lambs from their final band of sheep. The family now raises just cattle; alas, a sign that sheep ranching is becoming as rare in Idaho as a black sheep in a flock (generally, one in one hundred).
In keeping with its history as the hub of the sheep industry, this Lane Mercantile building mural encourages locals to eat more lamb. Yes, its’s delicious! Photo by Kris Grant.
Diane Peavey, seated center, is surrounded by family at the Farm-to-Table dinner honoring her late husband, rancher and festival founder, John Peavey. Photo by Kris Grant.
The festival’s Farm-to-Table dinners at Mountain Humane brought ranchers and locals together. Photo by Kris Grant.
Years ago, our former Director of Library Services Christian Esquevin introduced Coronadans to sheepdog herding, when his dog, Lass, and her border collie friends demonstrated their herding skills at the park outside the Coronado Public Library.
I was impressed then, and was even more impressed to watch 80 of the most talented border collies compete in the National Point Qualifying Sheepdog Trials on a football-sized field during the Trailing of the Sheep festival. Teams traveled from Utah, Montana, California, Oregon, Washington and Canada.
I learned as much about sheep as about the dogs. First, when people use the expression “follow like sheep,” there’s a reason for that. Sheep love to cluster together. Where one goes, others follow. One of the sheepdog trial tests is for the border collie to try to separate four sheep into two sets of two. Not at easy task, and I only saw one border collie and trainer team successfully execute the maneuver. Part of the dog’s skill is his or her intimidation ability. The border collie will lock eyes with the ewes with an unwavering gaze compelling them into submission.
Handlers instructed each dog by blowing a whistle from the center of the field. The whistle calls were broadcast over a loudspeaker for the benefit of the spectators rather than the dogs, whose hearing is exceptional.
We spectators watched from the relative safety of our lawn chairs placed behind the fenced-off sideline. I say “relative safety” because at the end of one competition segment, a ewe jumped the ropes and, dodging the crowd, ran for the hills. In true sheep clustering fashion, she was followed by the other three
sheep in her group.
Later in the day, local ranchers explained that sheep have a two-track mind: they think about food and they think about escape. That’s about it; if their heads are down, they are munching away, thinking about food; if their heads are up, they are watching for predators and considering their escape route.
By the way, all ended well: in short order, the border collie rounded up the escapees and competition resumed.
Border collies demonstrated their herding skills at the National Sheep Herding Trials in Hailey. One ewe decided to jump this fence and was quickly followed by three more.
Photo by Kris Grant.
With piercing focus, this border collie holds the ewes’ gaze, bending them to her will. Photo by Carol Waller.
At the Community Library, four longtime sheep ranchers told us stories about their lives and livelihoods.
Darby Northcott got into raising sheep when she was five years old when she adopted bum lambs. (Bum or bummer lambs are rejected by their mother for various reasons and must be cared for, much like an infant, to survive.) At age eight, Darby became active in 4-H Club and soon had her own flock. In the early days of the festival, Darby was invited to lead the Big Sheep Parade, with her lambs on a tether. She has led the parade ever since, now accompanied by her lambs and her young daughter.
Henry Etcheverry told us about his father, Jean Pierre Etcheverry, who arrived in America in 1929 at age 16 from the French Basque country. He made his way from New York City to Nevada where he worked as a herder for $40 a month. Then he and his wife moved to Pocatello, Idaho, and operated a boarding house. “It was a Basque employment agency of sorts,” said Henry. His parents also bought their first band of 1,200 sheep. Today, Henry operates a lambing shed, and each August sends lambs that are seven to eight months old to Colorado for harvesting. His wool is sent to Pendleton Mills in Oregon.
Cindy Siddoway is a fourth generation sheep rancher who, with her husband Jeff, also raises elk and bison. She is proud to have been the first woman president of the American Sheep Industry and to have grandchildren who are involved in the business. “We provide the best products: food and fiber,’ she said. “And we do it without harming the environment at all.”
Dennis Burke’s grandfather started in sheep ranching in 1933. As he led his band of sheep down Main Street at the first festival, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Bill Geist interviewed him. The segment, quite hilarious, brought national attention to the festival.
Ketchum’s Community Library is a 100 percent donation-funded library – all the services you’d expect to find (and more) of a city-run library, but without
taxpayer dollars. It began in 1955 when 17 women founded The Community Library Association and at the same time opened the Gold Mine Thrift Store in a one-room log cabin to provide funding. Today the library has grown to 28,000 square feet. It also operates the Wood River Museum of History and Culture, and in 2017 acquired the historic Hemingway House and Preserve,
where author Ernest Hemingway once lived, and now is the site of Writers-inResidence retreats, offered by invitation only.
I also shopped at the much-expanded Gold Mine Thrift store and it’s definitely the place to buy your winter sweaters, boots, parkas and ski gear. There is much more … books and furniture and home goods.
From left, sheep ranchers Darby Northcott, Cindy Siddoway, Henry Etcheverry and Dennis Burke shared their families’ sagas as Idaho sheep ranchers. Photo by Kris Grant.
Two of Hemingway’s travel trunks and suitcases are on display at the Wood Museum and Cultural Center. Photo by Kris Grant.
Ewe will love the Sheep Folklife Fair
At the third annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival, a Folk Arts Fair was added, featuring entertainment, food trucks offering succulent lamb dishes and also desserts, and booths selling sheep-related products from yarns to cheese.
Throughout each day, dancers and musicians representing the heritage countries of sheepherders joyfully performed on a giant outdoor lawn, with dancers often pulling in members of the audience. Among the dancers were Peruvian musicians and dancers; Oinkari Basque Dancers and Musicians from Boise, the Boise Highlanders bagpipe band; and the Siumni Polish Highlanders from Chicago.
Antique sheep wagons, similar to pioneer’s covered wagons, were on display, and various heritage sheep were on hand to entertain small fry.
I marveled at the sheep shearing demonstration by Cody Cowdrey, an Oregon-based shearer who travels the western northwest states in his mobile sheep-shearing van.
It was easy to see where Cody got his well muscled physique, as he deftly lifted a sheep out of a chute, set it on its rump and braced it upright against his body. Then he reached for his 13-bladed
shears and got to work, running the shears down the compliant sheep’s belly, then the legs, while his wife Amanda narrated the process for the audience. It seemed to me that the sheep actu-
Cody Cowdrey can shear a sheep in three minutes flat. Photo by Kris Grant.
Oinkari Basque Dancers were one of several dance troupes that entertained at the Sheep Folklife Fair. Photo by Carol Waller.
ally enjoyed the process, even seeming to smile at the audience. While that’s not quite the case, the sheep do benefit from being sheared. Typically done before they head to warmer climates, removing their winter coast helps keep the sheep cooler and comfortable. They also become familiar with the process over time, with most ewes making the trailing expedition annually for up to six years.
Most sheep’s fleece was about five inches deep and quite dirty after six months on the mountains. The clipped sheep sported closely cropped fleece that made them appear snowy white. I wondered if they knew how pretty they were and if they felt lighter.
Cody told me that the going rate for shearing a sheep is about $5. That didn’t seem like much, but then he got to work. He could sheer one animal in three or four minutes. His record is about 400 sheep in a single day. Not baaa-ad at all.
“For the Love of Lamb” taste tour
Similar to “A Taste of Coronado,” the “For the Love of Lamb” taste tour featured small bites at tables set up outside Ketchum restaurants; the public buys a “Passport” for $25 with many bites equivalent to full-size entrees. In the course of two hours, I savored an array of exceptional lamb dishes that showcased the meat in diverse and delicious forms. Standouts included Lebanese Lamb and Hummus, Japanese Lamb Curry, Mini Lamb Wellingtons with Rosemary and
Horseradish Cream Sauce, Lamb Sliders Topped with Arugula and Whipped Feta, Lamb Kofta, and Lamb Stew with Whipped Garlic Mash.
I came home with a commemorative Trailing of the Sheep Festival Cookbook, (thanks, Carol!) and can tell you that when it’s my turn to host the Women, Wine and Words book club dinner, I’ll be featuring a number of these lamb recipes. And I’ll be sure it’s American lamb.
Peruvian Lamb Curry from the Sawtooth Club was full of intense lamb flavor, perfectly matched with curry. Photo by Kris Grant.
Lamb Kofta, compliments of Sun Valley Culinary. Photo by Kris Grant.
Lebanese Lamb and Hummus from the Limelight Hotel Lounge. Photo by Kris Grant.
Where do lonely sheepherders sleep at night? Inside sheepherder wagons, like these antique wagons on display at the Sheep Folklife Festival. Looks might comfy. Photo by Kris Grant.
Here come the sheep!
The culmination of the festival is the Big Sheep Parade that begins promptly at 1 p.m on Sunday.
A couple of hours before the parade start time, Carol and I drove over to the north end of town where she pointed up to the mountainside. At first, I thought I was looking at boulders, but on closer inspection, I noticed those boulders were moving and munching. The sheep had been herded down the mountain and were being held here until post time.
Back on the parade route, we watched as many of the Folklife Fair entertainers – the bagpipers, dancers and bands, plus sheep wagons – paraded down the street.
Then the announcer alerted us that the sheep were just around the bend.
The pastor of the local Episcopalian Church soon took his position in the middle of the street (previous years have included priests and rabbis) to bless the sheep as they passed by.
We were warned to be quiet, to stay on the sidewalks, lest a single sheep were to become spooked and take off down a side street.
I’m pleased to tell you that we spectators remained on our best behavior, as did the 1,500 sheep that trailed happily down to their summer pastures.
just before they
Sheep pasture on a hillside
take center stage in the Big Sheep Parade.
Photo by Kris Grant.
The Big Sheep Parade down Ketchum’s Main Street culminates the Trailing of the Sheep Festival. Photo by Carol Waller.
IF YOU GO…
Getting There
You can fly from San Diego to Sun Valley Airport on either Delta or United airlines, both making one stop along the way. If you choose to drive, it’s roughly a 14-hour trip of 911 miles, up I-15 through Las Vegas, over to US 93 through Ely, Nevada and Twin Falls, Idaho and on to Ketchum.
Trailing of the Sheep Festival Dates for the 2025 festival are Oct. 8 – 12. Don’t be sheepish – put it on your calendar today. www.trailingofthesheep.org
Valley Chamber: Discover the Wood River Valley Covering Sun Valley, Ketchum, Hailey and Bellevue, Idaho www.valleychamber.org
Recommended Hotels
Limelight Hotel
Your stay includes an excellent full breakfast buffet. 151 Main Street S. www.limelighthotels>ketchum
Sun Valley Resort
Year-round pools are kept at 98 degrees; year-round ice-skating rink. 1 Sun Valley Road www.sunvalley.com
Hotel Ketchum
Don’t miss the pasture filled with artistic sheep 600 North Main Street www.hotelketchum.com
For Hemingway Fans
Ernest Hemingway Memorial
About 1.5 miles north of Sun Valley Resort, off of Trail Creek Road. A peaceful spot, with a plaque and bust of the author overlooking Trail Creek. www.visitsunvalley.com>todo>ernest-hemingway
Ketchum Cemetery
Hemingway’s grave is centrally located, under large evergreen trees, with family and friends buried around him. 1026 N. Main Street www.ketchumcemetery.org
Attractions
Wood River Trail
This 20+ mile paved, multi-use, year-round path provides a non-motorized connection between the Wood River Valley communities of Bellevue, Hailey, Ketchum and Sun Valley. It is operated by he Blaine County Recreation District (BCRD) www.bcrd.org
Wood River Museum of History and Culture 580 Fourth Street E. www.comlib.org>museum
The Harriman Trail
This 18 mile non-motorized gravel pathway stretches north of Ketchum between Galena Lodge and the Sawtooth NRA Headquarters. www.bcrd.org
Sawtooth Botanical Garden
Exhibits feature plant communities from the Sagebrush, Steppe, Lava, Alpine and Riparian biomes of southern Idaho, as well as perennial gardens that thrive in the local climate. It had closed for the season when I visited; next time! Open Memorial Day – first Sunday in October. 11 Gimlet Road, Ketchum www.sbgarden.org
The Community Library
415 Spruce Avenue www.comlib.org
Restaurants
Still hungry after all that festival fare?
Here are my favorite Ketchum culinary stops:
Enoteca Restaurant & Wine Bar
I adored my Teton Valley Lamb Loin Chops with smashed potatoes, summer squash and mint hazelnut pesto, encircled with a huckleberry reduction.
300 N. Main Street www.ketchum-enoteca.com
The Pioneer Saloon
Natural woods, mounted game and period firearms will take you back to an earlier time. Known for perfectly aged and flavorful beef and huge Idaho baked potatoes. 320 N. Main Street www.pioneersaloon.com
Rasberrys
Down-home cooking with a Tex-Mex vibe 411 5th Street www.rasberrys.net
The Sawtooth Club
All types of steaks and rack of lamb, but just go with the signature French Dip. 231 N. Main Street www.sawttoothclub.com
Sawtooth National Recreation Area
The Sawtooth’s 700 miles of trails, 40 peaks rising over 10,000 feet and some 300 alpine lakes create spectacular scenery and vistas, all making perfect spots for RV and tent camping, hiking, backpacking, fishing, boating/kayaking/ canoeing, photography and bicycling. In addition to fee campgrounds, you’ll find several no-fee dispersed camping sites with beautiful views in the Sawtooth National Recreation area just north of Ketchum. www.fs.usda.gov
The Goldmine Thrift Store
Supports the Community Library 331 Walnut Avenue www.comlib.org.gold-mine-stores
Ramen Cowboy
Specializes in 18-hour Tonkotsu (pork bone) broth and house-made noodles. 640 N. Main Street www.ramen-cowboy.com
Whiskeys on Main
Quite an extensive menu for a sports bar; Saturday and Sunday brunch menu. 251 N. Main Street www.whiskeysonmain.com
Sun Valley Culinary
Cooking school with exhibition kitchen, restaurant and bar. Classes are listed online. 231 N. Main Street www.sunvalleyculinary.org
Consider Tax-Smart Charitable Gifts
As we enter the annual season of giving, you might be thinking of charities you wish to support. But you also might be wondering how to gain some tax benefits from your gifts.
It used to be pretty straightforward: You wrote a check to a charity and then deducted the amount of the gift, within limits, from your taxes. But a few years ago, as part of tax law changes, the standard deduction was raised significantly, so fewer people were able to itemize deductions. Consequently, there was less financial incentive to make charitable gifts.
Of course, this didn’t entirely stop people from making them. And it’s still possible to gain some tax advantages, too.
Here are a few tax-smart charitable giving strategies:
• Bunch your charitable gifts into one year. If you combine a few years’ worth of charitable gifts in a single year, you could surpass the standard deduction amount and then itemize deductions for that year. In the years following, you could revert to taking the standard deduction.
• Make qualified charitable distributions. Once you turn 73 (or 75 if you were born in 1960 or later), you must start taking withdrawals from your traditional or inherited IRA. These withdrawals — technically called required minimum distributions, or RMDs — are taxable at your personal income tax rate, so if the amounts are large enough, they could push you into a higher tax bracket or cause you to pay larger Medicare premiums.
But if you donate these RMDs directly to a qualified charity, you can avoid the taxes. And because these donations, known as qualified charitable distributions (QCDs), will reduce the balance on your IRA, you may have lower RMDs in the future.
Of course, if you need some or all your RMDs to help sustain yourself in retirement, the use of QCDs may not be of interest to you. Keep in mind, though, that you can start making QCDs at 701⁄2, even before you must start taking RMDs. QCDs up to $105,000 can be taken in 2024.
• Consider a donor-advised fund. If you’re interested in a long-term charitable giving arrangement, you might want to consider establishing a donor-advised fund. You can put many types of assets into this fund and then direct it to make grants periodically to the charities you’ve chosen. You get an immediate tax deduction for your contribution, and if you donate appreciated assets, such as stocks, you’ll avoid the capital gains taxes you would have incurred if you simply sold the stocks and then gave the money to the charities. One note of caution, though — your contributions to a donor-advised fund are irrevocable, and once the assets are in the fund, you can’t use them for anything except charitable giving. These strategies — QCDs and donor-advised funds in particular — can be complex and involve several issues of which you should be aware. So, you should consult your tax advisor before taking action. But if any of these techniques are appropriate for your situation, give them some thought — because helping a charitable group and getting tax benefits for doing so is a “win” for everyone.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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Tell Me Everything
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE READING THIS MONTH
With her remarkable insight into the human condition and silences that contain multitudes, Elizabeth Strout returns to the town of Crosby, Maine, and to her beloved cast of characters— Lucy Barton, Olive Kitteridge, Bob Burgess, and more—as they deal with a shocking crime in their midst, fall in love and yet choose to be apart, and grapple with the question, as Lucy Barton puts it, “What does anyone’s life mean?”
It’s autumn in Maine, and the town lawyer Bob Burgess has become enmeshed in an unfolding murder investigation, defending a lonely, isolated man accused of killing his mother. He has also fallen into a deep and abiding friendship with the acclaimed writer Lucy Barton, who lives down the road in a house by the sea with her ex-husband, William. Together, Lucy and Bob go on walks and talk about their lives, their fears and regrets, and what might have been. Lucy, meanwhile, is finally introduced to the iconic Olive Kitteridge, now living in a retirement community on the edge of town. They spend afternoons together in Olive’s apartment, telling each other stories. Stories about people they have known—“unrecorded lives,” Olive calls them—reanimating them, and, in the process, imbuing their lives with meaning.
Brimming with empathy and pathos, Tell Me Everything is Elizabeth Strout operating at the height of her powers, illuminating the ways in which our relationships keep us afloat.
As Lucy says, “Love comes in so many different forms, but it is always love.”
Be Ready When The Luck Happens — A Memoir
By Ina Garten
In her unmistakable voice (no one tells a story like Ina), she brings her past and her process to life in a high-spirited and no-holds-barred memoir that chronicles decades of personal challenges, adventures (and misadventures) and unexpected career twists, all delivered with her signature combination of playfulness and purpose.
From a difficult childhood to meeting the love of her life, Jeffrey, and marrying him while still in college, from a boring bureaucratic job in Washington, D.C., to answering an ad for a specialty food store in the Hamptons, from the owner of one Barefoot Contessa shop to author of bestselling cookbooks and celebrated television host, Ina has blazed her own trail and, in the meantime, taught millions of people how to cook and entertain. Now, she invites them to come closer to experience her story in vivid detail and to share the important life lessons she learned along the way: do what you love because if you love it you’ll be really good at it, swing for the fences, and always Be Ready When the Luck Happens.
Like Mother, Like Mother
By Susan Rieger
Detroit, 1960. Lila Pereira is two years old when her angry, abusive father has her mother committed to an asylum. Lila never sees her mother again. Three decades later, having mustered everything she has—brains, charm, talent, blond hair—Lila rises to the pinnacle of American media as the powerful, brilliant executive editor of The Washington Globe. Lila unapologetically prioritizes her career, leaving the rearing of her daughters to her generous husband, Joe. He doesn’t mind—until he does.
But Grace, their youngest daughter, feels abandoned. She wishes her mother would attend PTA meetings, not White House correspondents’ dinners. As she grows up, she cannot shake her resentment. She wants out from under Lila’s shadow, yet the more she resists, the more Lila seems to shape her life. Grace becomes a successful reporter, even publishing a bestselling book about her mother. In the process of writing it, she realizes how little she knows about her own family. Did Lila’s mother, Grace’s grandmother, die in that asylum? Is refusal to look back the only way to create a future? How can you ever be yourself, Grace wonders, if you don’t know where you came from?
Spanning generations, and populated by complex, unforgettable characters, Like Mother, Like Mother is an exhilarating, portrait of family, marriage, ambition, power, the stories we inherit, and the lies we tell to become the people we believe we’re meant to be.
We Solve Murders
By Richard Osman
From the #1 bestselling author of The Thursday Murder Club Series. A brand new mystery. An iconic new detective duo. And a thrilling new murder to solve . . .
Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He still does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar routines: the pub quiz, his favorite bench, his cat waiting for him at home. His days of adventure are over. Adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy’s job now.
Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is good for the soul. Working in private security, every day is dangerous. She’s currently on a remote island protecting mega-bestselling author Rosie D’Antonio, until a dead body and a bag of money mean trouble in paradise. So she sends an SOS to the only person she trusts . . .
As a thrilling race around the world begins, can Amy and Steve outrun and outsmart a killer? Solving murders. It’s a family business.
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