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ANNIVERSARY ISSUE

JULY 2022

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! Celebrating Our Bold Stripes, Bright Stars, And Brave Hearts, Today And Everyday.

Coronado 4th of July Schedule July 2nd Events

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COVER PHOTO: Photo by Travis Griffith, on Instagram @light_and_magic_art 2

IN FOCUS: Photo by Photo by Joel Ortiz, on Instagram @joelphotoguyortiz

A NOTE FROM THE GUEST EDITOR: Todd Tanghe, President of Coronado 4th of July

LOCAL BUZZ: Things to do in Coronado for locals and visitors alike

COMMUNITY: Optimist Club of Coronado awards scholarships to high school seniors

COMMUNITY: Coronado School Foundation’s inaugural springtime Art & Wine Festival

ART: Coronado Cultural Arts Commission invites local artists to a special Artist’s Reception

MAKING WAVES: Samantha Bey catches up with local author, Capt. George Galdorisi (USN, Ret.)

GIVING BACK: Coronado Rotary provides assistance for displaced Ukrainian refugees

CROWN JEWEL: Three hip new boutiques now open in the Hotel del Coronado

HISTORY: Carol Pastor on patriotism in Coronado and the floating museum, the USS Midway

FOOD: On the grill in the backyard or over the bridge at Barrio Dogg, Hot Dogs have evolved

OUTDOOR: Adventure Mermaid with useful tips on how to grow plumeria

PEOPLE: Watch a video by Brad Willis to meet hometown hero, Tom Rice (USA, Ret.)

IN FOCUS: Crown City Photography Group plays Capture the Flag again to honor the Old Glory

MAP OF CORONADO: Map with artwork by local artists Orange & Park orangeandpark.com

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Celebrating the 73rd Annual Independence Day Parade in Coronado

Serving as President of the Coronado Fourth of July organization (CFOJ) a second year is a great honor and a labor of love. Joined by fellow board members Robert Kracht, Rob Huff, Maggie Hannegan, Judy Clarke, Jennifer Stein and Kraig Nicolls, an all-volunteer board, we strive to provide the community an Independence Day celebration that befits Coronado. Coronado appears to have been designed and built with a parade in mind. From the large center median to the double north and south lanes, and the grassy easement from sidewalk to curb it feels it was intentionally built for spectators. With Coronado being nearly surrounded by Navy bases it seems fitting to use the blessings of this design to showcase our military and community on Independence Day. The day events, which include the parade, Navy Leap Frogs, 1st annual concert at the golf course and fireworks, are orchestrated by a team of volunteers and city staff. The City of Coronado is instrumental in providing all of the support for the largest single event in Coronado every year. The 6 months of planning between Coronado Fourth of July board, City Hall, Police Department, Fire Department and City Services all come down to providing the safety and services that make this event the most cherished event each year. This year we are anticipating over 200 volunteers to assist with transforming this quiet city into an Independence Day to remember. In the days leading up to the event volunteers will be

helping set up and decorate the MC stands in the center median preparing to have every block along the parade route filled with music and volunteer MC’s that will be announcing all the parade entrants and providing entertainment to the guests. A team of staff, vendors and volunteers will be on the parade route in the middle of the night setting up the sound equipment, information stations, staging areas, food vendors and decorating. Coronado Fourth of July in partnership with the City of Coronado, strive every year to produce the finest Independence Day we can for this community and our many guests. The support form the community, sponsors, and city grant is what makes this event happen. Our generous sponsors and donors make up 70% of the costs of the event that our organization pays for. Please thank all of our sponsors by supporting their businesses. We ask that the community please help support the sustainability of this event by either donating or sponsoring. We can also use more support from the community with filling our volunteer opportunities. For all information about donations, sponsorship, and volunteering is available on our website at cfoj.events.com. Wishing you a Happy Independence Day, Todd Tanghe, President

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Things to Do

On-Island

Online Event Calendar The Coronado Cultural Arts Commission makes it easy to find local activities with an online calendar. Explore social and arts-related events and a live music calendar at CoronadoARTS.com.

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Other Local Art, Theater & Entertainment Sunday Promenade Concerts in Spreckels Park are every Sunday through Labor Day weekend beginning at 6:00 pm. For more information, visit CoronadoConcert.com. • Hotel Del Coronado Tours & Events HotelDel.com/events/legendary-tour and HotelDel.com/events • Art in the Park local art sale on the first and third Sundays of each month, from 10:00 am-4:00 pm at Spreckels Park CoronadoArtAssn.com

The Coronado Public Art App serves as a guide to more than 75 works of public art.

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• Emerald C Gallery Wine and Paint Studio EmeraldC.com

Other Activities & Information

• Art and Frames Gallery ArtCoronado.com

The City of Coronado website is a wonderful resource to find out about things happening in town, featuring:

• Coronado Historical Association Wine & Lecture CoronadoHistory.org/calendar/list • Coronado Museum CoronadoHistory.org/exhibits/current-exhibits • Historic Walking Tour CoronadoHistory.org/tickets/walking-tour-of-historic-coronado • Old Town Trolley Tours TrolleyTours.com/san-diego • Coronado Playhouse CoronadoPlayhouse.com • Lamb’s Players Theatre LambsPlayhouse.com • Vintage Movie Theatre VintageCinemas.com • Coronado Ferry Landing CoronadoFerryLanding.com 12

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Optimist Club of Coronado

Announces 2022 Local High School

Senior Scholarship Recipients By Bill Parry Photos by Cynthia Kosciuczyk

(L to R) Front row: Rene Navarro, Monisha Gunasekera, Emma Borgie (not L), Rose Cuthbert Back row: Scholarship Committee: Cheryl Sylvester, Flord Humphreys, Bill Parry, John Watson and Optimist Club President-Elect Paul Lull

ach year the Optimist Club of Coronado provides scholarships to high school seniors who are Coronado residents. Scholarships are awarded to selected applicants who are members of Junior Optimist International (JOI), or cadets in Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC), or have earned Boy Scout Eagles and Girl Scout Gold Awards. Applicants are judged on their level of participation in their respective organization, academic achievement, involvement in other school activities, community volunteerism and a written essay. Scholarship funding is provided by the Optimist Club upon award winners’ matriculation at a four-year college or university, junior college or a trade/vocational school. This year, the Optimist Club awarded a total of $6,000 to scholarship winners. 16

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Top Left: (L to R) Rene with his parents, Monisha with her parents, Emma with her parents, Rose and her Mother

Each year the Optimist Club receives many outstanding scholarship applications, which was especially true this year. As a result, the Optimist Club Scholarship Committee judged the top two applicants from JOI and from the cadets to be virtually indistinguishable. Accordingly, two scholarships were awarded in these two categories (no applications were received from the Scouts). This year’s winners were presented their awards at the Optimist Club’s Thursday morning meeting on May 19th. All winners are members of the Coronado High School (CHS) Honor Society, have grade point averages between 3.81 and 4.53 and are members of CHS sports teams. Junior Optimist International winners: Emma Borgie, who is President of JOI, earned the Girl Scout Gold Award and is a participant in many CHS and community activities. She will attend Notre Dame University and intends to become an Aerospace Engineer. Rose Cuthbert has held many leadership positions in JOI and is Vice President this

Top Right: (L to R) Rene Navarro, Monisha Gunasekera, Emma Borgie (not L), Rose Cuthbert

year. She was CHS Varsity Soccer Team Assistant Coach her senior year and tutors community members. Rose will attend UC Santa Cruz majoring in Marine Biology. Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps winners: Rene Navarro is unit Commanding Officer and has held many other leadership positions. He is a volunteer veteran instructor and a student physical therapist. Rene will attend University of Arizona to study Computer Science. Monisha Gunasekera is president of the UNICEF Club, the Green Club and tutors elementary school students. Monisha was accepted to Columbia University on a NROTC Scholarship and intends to become a Naval Aviator. The Optimist Club of Coronado is proud to recognize these scholarship winners as the best of the best and looks forward to hearing of their success at future meetings.

• Bill Parry is the chairman for the Optimist Club Scholarship Committee. Committee members are: JOl Optimist Leader Mrs. Erin Downey. NJROTC Leader Capt. Patrick Rabin, USN Ret. Optimist Club President Mrs. Renee Cavanaugh. and John Watson. CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM

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C O R O N A D O S C H O O L S F O U N D AT I O N

1st Annual

Coronado Art and Wine Festival Fundraiser for Coronado Schools Foundation was a blast, and will repeat in Spring 2023

By Tracy Real and Roberta Lenert Photos Courtesy of Coronado Schools Foundation

Coronado Middle School Art

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Cameron Lenert, EmilioReal and Tracy Real, working in the Kidtopia area.

he inaugural Coronado Art and Wine Festival, held on Saturday, May 22, was a smashing success. The crowds made their way through the art-filled the 900 block of C Avenue, while a lively DJ made the festival the place to be. Guests sipped fine wine under the majestic shade trees in the VIP Wine Area while listening to relaxing live jazz music. They chatted with friends old and new while enjoying light bites and delicious appetizers provided by local Coronado restaurants. The Wine Village was also a hip and happening spot conveniently located in front of the rocking main stage. Residents as well as visitors enjoyed the entertaining lineup, wine tastings and appetizer samples. This fun family-friendly festival allowed Coronado to welcome spring, and locals appreciated the much-anticipated celebration. The true highlight was that the entire event was for a charitable cause that gave back to all of our Coronado schools. The Art and Wine Festival donated funds to CSF for the STEM and Arts pathways in CUSD and provided a venue for our talented art students to share their incredible creations. All four Coronado schools participated and were highlighted throughout the day, while both CHS and CMS art students hosted booths showcasing their artistic talents.

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collaboration of Michelle Gilmore, CSF president and CEO, along with Rena Clancy, Coronado Chamber executive director. Their kind, driven and welcoming leadership styles attracted enthusiastic people to rally, encouraging many to step up quickly to help. The Coronado community’s generosity and supportive volunteers collectively contributed to making the Coronado Art & Wine Festival a HUGE success! Thank you for sharing your time and talents, Nado! We appreciate you! We are delighted that many came out to celebrate, purchase art, bid on items in the silent auction and enjoy fine wines! We look forward to seeing you all for the second annual event next spring. Cheers!

Kailani Lenert purchasing a beautiful art piece to add to her collection. 20

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(L-R) Rachel Parr, Ginalyn Brock, Brian King, Rebecca King, Elsie Hammond, Tugce Varol, Lisa Brenden, Shirley Brenden and Kevin Brenden

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ART

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CALLING ALL

Local Artists! By Heidi Wilson

n the desert out by Palm Springs, there is a type of flowering verbena which only emerges from its bed of sand when certain conditions are right. If it doesn’t rain a lot in November, – there will be no flowering purple verbena the following spring. As it turns out, those conditions are just right only about once every seven years, so when you see the sand covered with a blanket of gorgeous purple flowers you know it is a rare and special happening. Many artists can be a bit like the vverbena: – encased in their own world of creativity, and only emerging when they want to show their work or when the “conditions are just right.”

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With that in mind, the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission hopes to create the right conditions with an event for all artists who live or work in Coronado. This free event welcomes all visual artists practicing in all mediums. From mosaic artists, fiber/fabric artists, photographers, painters, sculptures, jewelry and mixed media to name a few. Oh my Gouache! will be a fun, informative Artists Reception at 10:00 a.m. on July 23rd in the Grand Room at the John D. Spreckels Center (1019 7th Street in Coronado). Topics on the Agenda include: • Sharing opportunities available through the Commission’s Visual Arts program area: o Membership on the working team which guides the visual arts work of the Commission o How to participate in exhibitions at the two City-owned galleries: C3 Gallery at the Coronado Community Center and the Spreckels Gallery at the John D. Spreckels Center. How to have their work featured as part of the Banners on Orange Avenue program which features the work of local artists on large lightpole banners along Orange Avenue. o Find out about a new program for artists to have their work considered for local and regional exhibitions, shows and other events. o How to use the new CoronadoARTS.com website to create an artist’s profile and a free landing page which will allows the upload of images and/or videos of their work. • New opportunities available through the Coronado Arts Association. • Meet the owners/managers of Arts and Frames and Emerald C Gallery and find out what they look for in the artists they represent and feature in their galleries. • A survey to determine how the Commission might best serve the needs of local artists in the future. • An opportunity to meet other artists in our community and enjoy some great nibbles! And as it is with the desert’s flowering

purple verbena, the Cultural Arts Commission believes that having a room full of positive energy emanating from visual artists is also a rare and special happening. If you’re a visual artist, come see if it’s true, and if you know a visual artist, please let them know about this upcoming event. For more information, please see the announcement on page ___ of this issue or visit the website, CoronadoARTS. com and look under “Visual Events” for OH MY GOUACHE!

• Heidi Wilson is a local resident and the new Chair of the Cultural Arts Commission, who helped found the arts commission in 2011 and chaired it for five years. Heidi returns with a fountain of creative ideas and a commitment to reinvigorating our local arts scene. CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM

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ast summer, retired naval aviator Captain George Galdorisi, had just released two anticipated books: AI at War: How Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are Changing Naval Warfare (U.S. Naval Institute Press) and Fire and Ice (Braveship Books). Since both books – non-fiction and fiction, respectively – addressed the future of warfare, we decided to circle back a year later to see how the ideas he presented were playing out today. The bottom line in AI at War, explained Galdorisi, is that “Our national, military and intelligence community efforts are synced up to leverage big data, artificial intelligence and machine learning to make our military weapons systems smarter and more effective and to also help our warfighters make better decisions faster than our adversaries.” Galdorisi pointed to a number of recent documents and statements by senior U.S. security officials underscoring the importance of these technologies in bolstering the U.S. military. The most comprehensive report on this subject is the Final Report of National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence, co-chaired by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and former Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work. The Commission emphasizes the importance of AI to the U.S. military directly: “We can still defend America and our allies without widespread AI adoption today, but in the future, we will almost certainly lose without it.” "Few people outside of military and intelligence communities have done a thorough read of this 756-page report," explained Galdorisi, "but it represents a call to action to provide the U.S. military with an unfair advantage on the battlefield. In a recent speech at the Reagan National Defense Forum, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin captured the importance

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of these technologies to the U.S. military and expressed our goal to 'successfully lead the AI revolution.'” Galdorisi explained that, of all the things AI can do for the U.S. military, rapid and effective decision-making is of the utmost importance. “There is near-universal agreement that AI is exploding, but humans have leveled off. The highest promise of AI is bridging this gap," he said. “In other words, the human cognitive bandwidth will emerge as the most severe constraint on the battlefield, therefore we need AI to help humans do what they can’t do unaided in the fast-moving battlefield.” “If there is one thing we want big data, artificial intelligence and machine learning to do, it is to ensure that U.S. warfighters are equipped to make better decisions, faster, with fewer people and fewer mistakes. At the end of the day, we want to provide our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines with the ability to outthink their adversaries," he explained. Galdorisi does offer some notes of caution. “Before we rush headlong into adopting AI for the U.S. military," he said, "we need to recognize a few things. First, AI isn’t a condiment that you sprinkle on platforms, systems, sensors and weapons to make them better. Their insertion must be done purposefully and thoughtfully. Second, the public needs to be reassured that the military will not lose control of its robots and have them go rogue.” Galdorisi's second recent novel, Fire and Ice, is a thriller focused on the geopolitical clashes created by a modern-

day Russia at its vindictive worst, with Vladimir Putin emerging as arch-villain and attempting to hold Europe hostage to his designs of having Russia reach its former “glory.” Several major plot points in the novel include Vladimir Putin wanting to reassert his dominance over former Soviet republics, his use of energy to hold all or most of Europe hostage to his demands, his use of cyber-warfare to disrupt his adversaries, his willingness to invade a peaceful country and his use of the worst kinds of atrocities to terrorize civilian populations. CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM

The book is a fictional, written in 2019/2020, eerily prescient of current world events. "The only difference in the plot lines and this year's events in Ukraine was that I used Belarus as the invaded country rather than Ukraine. I felt that Ukraine had been overused by other FICINT (fictional-intelligence; a genre that imagined future warfare scenarios based on the reality of high-end combat and real-world intelligence rather than fantasy) and military thriller writers; I chose Belarus wanting to give the reader something different," Galdorisi explained. “Clearly, those of us writing in the FICINT genre are trying to do two things: tell a good story, and help the U.S. military imagine – and thus be prepared for – future warfighting scenarios.” Galdorisi explained that as today’s geopolitical tragedy plays out in Europe and threatens to engulf the world in a wider war, the very scenario he imagined in Fire and Ice is now the one world leaders are facing. Both his non-fiction and fiction novels have readily imagined and addressed real-world military scenarios, and it fuels his passion for writing. Galdorisi plans to release a new book on AI, and is also helping a former military veteran write his memoir. He'll also continue his Rick Holden thriller series with an upcoming sequel to The Coronado Conspiracy, For Duty and Honor and Fire and Ice. “I’m also thinking about an entirely new fiction series,” he said, “so stay tuned.” In addition to writing books, Galdorisi likes nothing more than connecting with readers. You can follow him on Facebook and Twitter, and learn more about his books, blogs and other writing on his website, georgegaldorisi.com. • Samantha Bey is a freelance writer who lives in Coronado with her husband and four children.

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The M/V Maersk Launcher typically berths at the 10th Avenue Marine Terminal when in port in San Diego between missions to the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch” 1,200 miles off the California coastline.

onight, a Ukrainian refugee family of five sleeps soundly in a compassionate Danish family’s home, not realizing that the Rotary Club of Coronado, thousands of miles away, served as the catalyst for their ultimate safety. This family’s refuge all started because of a weekly meeting of Coronado Rotary and has since mushroomed into so much more. In fact, Coronado Rotary recently issued a substantial grant to the Rotary Club of Holbaek, Denmark to ensure that other similarly displaced Ukrainian refugees can find shelter from the war-torn ravages of their beleaguered homeland. This story has so many twists and turns that it’s best to start at the very beginning. Coronado resident Bill Bartsch, a 22-year veteran of the US Navy Reserve, is a Senior Harbor Pilot with the San Diego Bay Pilots Association. Harbor Pilots are skilled marine navigators who guide visiting ships in and out of San Diego Bay. One of the ships Bartsch has maneuvered frequently over the years is the M/V Maersk Launcher, an

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Coronado Rotary President Rob Taylor and member Bill Bartsch presented a grant to Holbaek Rotary in Denmark, in support of their Ukrainian refugee relief efforts, via zoom earlier this spring.

offshore vessel sailing under the flag of Denmark. The Maersk makes regular trips to the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch” 1,200 miles off the California coastline to engage in extensive oceanic plastic pollution clean-up efforts. Captained by Preban Hall, a graduate of the Royal Danish Naval Academy and retired Danish Naval Officer, the Maersk is a formidable ship that docks at the 10th Avenue Marine Terminal just over the bridge during stopovers in San Diego. “Preban Hall and I had a brotherhood at first sight,” explains Bartsch, noting that over the years they have established a deep understanding and strong friendship that has brought each of their families together. “Captain Hall absolutely loves Coronado, and in particular loves the U.S. Navy,” Bartsch continues. “He’s also a great advocate for females in the maritime industry.” Because of this, Bartsch invited Captain Hall to a Rotary meeting in August when Captain Amy Bauernschmidt spoke about becoming the first female commanding officer of a nuclear aircraft carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln. That experience had a marked impact on Hall, not only because of the opportunity to speak personally with Captain Bauernschmidt, but also because of the warm welcome he received from Coronado Rotarians at the meeting. “When Bill Bartsch invited me to hear the speech and meet Captain Bauernschmidt, I was introduced to the basic values of Rotary,” Capt. Hall explains. “I was aware of the existence of Rotary Club, but admittedly at that time not in detail. I met with people in Coronado Rotary Club that were so welcoming to me, and I had the feeling I shared the exact same values.” He was especially impressed with the humanitarian service Rotary International performs throughout the world and the organization’s mission to eradicate polio from the face of the earth. “When leaving the meeting I decided I would apply to my hometown Holbæk Rotary Club,” Captain Hall continues. “Plus, all these thoughts were on my mind when I went on a campaign at the end of 2021 in the Pacific Ocean with my ship the M/V Maersk.” CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM

Preban Hall celebrates the 20th birthday of Ukrainian daughter Yeva as both parents, Aleks and Marina along with seven year old Monica, just days after the fleeing family arrived safely in Denmark.

He further explains, “I had on board a Ukrainian Paramedic, and as the Russian threat evolved during the end of 2021, I discussed this situation with him personally. I gave him my business card with information to contact me just in case, and I guaranteed he and his family would have a place to stay in our home should it be needed.” According to Bartsch, “When Putin attacked the Ukraine, Captain Hall became enraged. Just like me and many of our Rotarians, he grew up in the Cold War. And he always resented Europe for not doing more to defend themselves in case of Russian aggression. Like all of us, he and his wife Lene asked themselves what they could do to help.” This Danish Samaritan wasted no time. “He contacted the Ukrainian shipmate he worked with on the Maersk asking if they were okay,” explains Bartsch.” They replied that they were alright but a family in their neighborhood was in trouble.” Living in the war-torn ravishes of Poltava Oblast in Eastern Ukraine, this family of five was on the run from the Russian bombings and violence. In haste, they packed only minimal things in their car, including their cat, and started driving towards Poland. “They made their decision to flee February 24th because they were very afraid of being targeted,” explains Capt. Hall. “They lost cell phone connection and ended up in a long line at the Polish border that took four days for them to cross. When they finally crossed the border, they drove in the direction of Gdansk in Poland.” From there, the family spent several days waiting while having their car repaired from the arduous journey. 34

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Coronado resident Bill Bartsch (L) and Danish mariner Preban Hall (R) have established a strong friendship and familial bond resulting in their families spending many holidays together.

The Bartsch family temporarily housed a Ukrainian family of five in their home earlier this spring, including three children under the age of seven.

Captain Hall finally established contact with the family, offering his home in Denmark as their place of refuge. This required another long drive through Poland and Germany, where the courageous Ukrainians bordered a ferry to cross into Denmark. “My wife and I were up for 24 hours organizing their arrival,” Capt. Hall explains. “We then drove more than 100 miles from our house to the border between Denmark and where their ferry arrived from Germany.”

“They departed the ferry as the second to the last on March 7th at 3:30 a.m.,” Capt. Hall continues. “I managed to talk with a nearby police officer and explained that they are refugees from Ukraine. I also told the officer that some of them were without passports, since they didn’t get all their documents before they fled.” This intervention assured them safe entry, and the family arrived in Captain Hall’s Holbaek home several hours later. Now, four months later, Hall has managed to secure steady employment for both parents, Aleks and Marina Kapinus, as well as their 20 year-old daughter, Yeva. “Their middle child, Sofia, is eight years old. She was born with Down syndrome, and has her own challenges,” notes Captain Hall. “She looks forward to getting up every morning and going off with the school bus. When she comes home from the school, she gives hugs and kisses to everyone.” Monica is their youngest, at seven years old, and has started first grade in a nearby Danish school. “She showed me one book she read in the Danish language, where she wrote in Danish the various animals she found on the pages,” Hall says. “She is such a quick learner, and I believe she will soon be speaking Danish.” “Taking a five-person family into our home has been a challenge, but a challenge we can overcome,” he continues. “My wife Lene has taken a lot of work on her shoulders, at the same time taking care of her job as a leader of a private kindergarten with 27 employees and about 140 children.” “Every time we hear news in the media about the war in Ukraine, we feel it is our war, and we support by taking on initiatives in various forms just like the Bartschs have been doing in Coronado,” Captain Hall notes. Like the Halls, the Bartsch family provided temporary shelter for a Ukrainian refugee family of five who made their way to Tijuana and eventually crossed the border. “Lene and I are looking forward to getting back to Coronado and having time with all of the people we met there who are truly the most friendly and kind people we have ever met anywhere in the world,” Captain Hall emphasizes. “Generosity and friendliness is something that you Americans are so good at. Meeting other people and talking with them is a special characteristic that Americans have and you should be very proud.” • Jeanmarie Bond has lived in Coronado for 24 years, and happily raised her two adult sons in this community. She is proud to be a member of Rotary.

The Holbaek Rotary President (L) and Preban Hall (R) participate in the zoom meeting where they were presented with a generous grant from Rotary Club of Coronado.

Fleeing the war torn ravages of Eastern Ukraine, this family of five now sleeps securely in a benevolent Danish family’s home, and Rotary Club of Coronado is in part the catalyst for their safety.

Captain Preban Hall’s meeting with Captain Amy Bauernschmidt at the August 25, 2021 meeting of Coronado Rotary profoundly impacted him, as did the welcoming nature of the members he encountered. CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM

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3 New Boutiques at the Del By Heather Canton

he Hotel del Coronado is proud to announce the grand opening of three new boutiques now open to guests and residents alike at 1500 Orange Avenue in Coronado. SRF surf shop with clothing and gear, Monroe women’s apparel and Current’s casual men’s wear cater to the easy-breezy Southern California surf culture style and outdoor living. Cruise on by the iconic historic landmark and check them out!

The outdoor active lifestyle is integral to the California experience and completely boundless. It’s sunshine, sand, surfing, skating, swimming, SUP It’s running, relaxing, rollerskating It’s floating, flying and freedom And it’s all found within the walls of The Del’s new experiential retail shop, S.R.F. Here you’ll equip yourself for adventure with action sports goods ranging from boogie boards and GoPro to performance sunglasses, surfboards, roller skates, bicycles and a wide range of beach apparel, games and accessories. Brands including Catch Surf, Moxi, Almond, Ghostboard, Toes on the Nose, Oakley, Morey, Seabob and more await.

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Relaxed and sophisticated men’s casual wear inspired by the coastal resort lifestyle and featuring Tommy Bahama, Lululemon and Viori. Current celebrates the sea breezes and Pacific Ocean waves on Coronado Beach and is a dynamic and on-trend shopping experience for men.

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Crown City History I N C O L L A B O R AT I O N W I T H C O R O N A D O H I S T O R I C A L A S S O C I AT I O N

Patriotism surrounds us BY C A RO L PA S T O R C O R O N A D O H I S T O R I C A L A S S O C I AT I O N VO L U N T E E R

uch is written each year about patriotism in Coronado. Our celebrations for Independence Day date back to 1888 when we had our first small parade two years before the city of Coronado became incorporated in 1890. Since that small hometown event, our local celebrations have evolved into footraces, skydiving exhibits, the largest parade in the west and fireworks both in Coronado and across the bay. Indeed, patriotism runs throughout our history. It has been pointed out that we are perhaps one of the most patriotic communities in our country. In the late 1960s and early ’70s, we were noted as having the most retired admirals living here. Many owned homes here, while others chose to reside in the new condos at the Coronado Shores starting in the late ’60s. I was personally fortunate enough to have spent one New Year’s Day at a friend’s condo

An A-7 Corsair landing on the USS Midway.

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surrounded by three retired admirals who told us stories of their times at sea and how lucky they were to be alive. My husband had to tell them that their exploits during the Korean War were what I had studied as a senior in high school. That was a show-stopper. We are here in Coronado surrounded by military facilities, home to thousands of active and retired service people, but there is more to be seen and learned of military history just across the bridge. Our Navy roots run deep. Have you, local or visitor alike, taken the time to visit our floating museum? Better known as the USS Midway, it is our very own United States Naval aircraft carrier. Coronado has many connections to aircraft carrier history. If you take another step back in time 100 years ago to the launching of our first carrier, the Langley, in 1922, you may know we have celebrated that anniversary here as well. With the Langley and this new class of ship, the Navy moved forward. Yet as we entered World War II, we only had eight carriers to enter the fight, so considerable effort was focused on improving our fleet. Since then, we have seen larger and more sophisticated ships launched, many of which we have seen sailing our bay. To learn more about carriers, let us return to the USS Midway Museum. In early 2004, she was brought over from Coronado and set into her present location berthed along Harbor Drive in downtown San Diego. There were skeptics who doubted the success of this venture. At the time there were only two aircraft on the carrier deck. Today there are at least 30 planes on board the decks. Thousands of people from all over the world have visited this bit of history

Stockdale's crusaders 'breaking' over the USS Midway on October 1, 1958.

in the past 18 years. Today there are 250 active docents, with 25 to 30 working two shifts a day to answer your questions and give tours of the facility. The Midway’s docents include many retired military personnel from Coronado who are once again giving their time to others. And yes, there are others who volunteer there as well. Just take the morning ferry over from Coronado to San Diego and you will see the group heading to their post at the Midway. Floating museums like ours and ones in Charleston, Corpus Christie, and Alameda keep our history alive today. They have told us the history of naval warfare from the battleships to the first carriers, then moving on through the different classes of ships from the Essex design to the Midway class, then the larger supercarriers like the ones we know in Coronado – the Ranger and Saratoga. These moved up to the nuclear class, such as Kitty Hawk and Enterprise, which are also seen at North Island. The Midway is a favorite summer stop, especially when thinking of our military roots during these patriotic months. There is so much to see and learn aboard ship, including special exhibits to be viewed below deck. When you are tired you can move on, take a break and visit their coffee shop. You are always welcome to visit the Midway Museum, so please do put this on your bucket list. • Carol Pastor and her family have lived in Coronado since the mid-1970s. Mother of seven girls, many of whom still live here in the village, Carol has been involved in the community over the years with the Friends of the Library, Historic Resource Commission, and most recently writing about Coronado history for the Coronado Historical Association. An avid history buff since her college days, exploring our local history is a perfect fit.

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t doesn't get any more American than July in Coronado. Activities include the Fourth of July parade, high school reunions, Sunday concerts in Spreckels Park and cookouts. When firing up the grill, few things are more iconic than a hot dog. The wiener, despite its foreign origin, seems at first glance to be all American. But, for those of us who grew up in San Diego in the ’80s, our hot dog memories seem to be about Mexico. So what gives? The journey of the hot dog is, and continues to be, a story of immigration. Germans arriving on our shores gave us the Frankfurter, but it didn't take long for us to make it our own. This German sausage entered the melting pot and what came out was quite remarkable. This simple sausage and bun have been adapted with various cooking styles and toppings to reflect nearly every region and ethnicity we throw at it. When it comes to food, borders blur and traffic goes both ways. Just as the taco came north, the hot dog jumped the border to Mexico and settled in the state of Sonora. Vendors called

“dogueros” added bacon, beans and a variety of regional toppings. Delicious food doesn't sit still for long. The Sonoran Dog soon began to migrate north until it reached Tijuana (TJ), Baja California (Baja) in Mexico. Baja, for many of us who grew up in Southern California, was the playground of our youth. Travel to Mexico was a rite of passage, with day trips to Lobster Camp or undercover night ops to dance in the clubs of TJ. These trips were fueled by street food which came in many forms. Tacos were popular, but for the brave of heart, it was all about the Tijuana street dog. This version of the Sonoran Dog traded the traditional bolillo roll for an American-

style bun and dropped the beans. Cheap and delicious at 50 cents apiece, this dog had a pinkish hue that most survivors agree they haven’t seen since — pink mystery meat wrapped in bacon, secured with a toothpick and cooked on a flat top. Once the dog had been snuggled into a steamed bun there were a variety of toppings to choose from. If you went all-in, the vendor would add chopped tomatoes, onions, ketchup, mustard, mayo and some sort of hot sauce or salsa. Pushcarts would arrive late in the evening and post up outside the bars that populated Avenida Revolución. The smell of the bacon frying was like a siren calling you out of the club. You knew it would soon be time to slip

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Long Bar, Avenida Revolución, Tijuana, Mexico, circa 1986.

Lobster Camp, Playas de Rosarito, circa 1987.

back across the border before curfew, but not before inhaling a few of these iconic treats. Despite their popularity, there was an element of hesitation before consuming one of these hot dogs. Were they safe to eat? Never mind the occasional toothpick the vendor forgot to remove, there was always something glaringly sketchy about those food carts back then. You don’t have to go to TJ to enjoy these hot dogs — you can easily make them at home. Simply wrap a good hot dog in bacon and you are halfway there. I will give you a few tips and suggest some toppings that will give your next cookout some regional flare. If you don’t want to cook but you want to try one of these dogs, there is a delicious solution close by. Barrio Dog pays tribute to the hot dog in all its forms and it’s a short hop across the bridge at 2234 Logan Avenue in Barrio Logan. There is no need for hesitation when it comes to these dogs. They are 100% black Angus beef, non-GMO and certified organic. They even make their Sonoran-style buns in-house. A few of the thirteen different hot dogs on the menu 48

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pay tribute to regional favorites. El Xolito is a gourmet Mexican street dog. El Capone is their version of the Chicago dog. El Aleman has a German flair and features house-made, red cabbage sauerkraut. The rest of the lineup consists of concoctions all their own. What Barrio Dog has done is quite remarkable and so American. Pablo and Ernesto are the owners, and Cisco manages the front of the house. These guys grew up in Barrio Logan; they take a lot of pride in their business and the neighborhood. With a simple hot dog, they have blended cultures, blurred borders and elevated their neighborhood. Barrio Dog features a lineup of local beers and several different micheladas. These beer cocktails are as generous in size as they are refreshing. They just might be the best in town. Barrio Dog can also cater your next event out of a hot dog cart made from the rear quarter panel of a '64 Impala I hope this article brought back some memories or has inspired you to try something new. Fire up the grill, head for the border or visit Barrio Logan. May these dog days of summer be filled with friends, family and good eats.

• Clyde Van Arsdall IV is a third-generation Coronado local, chef and storyteller. For more stories and follow-ups to his articles go to oliveavenuesupperclub.com. CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM

Hot dogs and bacon ready for action.

Hot dogs wrapped in bacon ready for the griddle.

Mexican Style Hot Dogs Tips and Toppings

• A Mexican hot dog is simply a hot dog wrapped in bacon. • Use a good hot dog. Dietz and Watson make a great all-beef frank in an all-natural casing which gives it a good snap. • Don’t use thick-cut bacon; it tends to come unwrapped. If the bacon is thin enough, you won't even need a toothpick to secure it. • Bacon-wrapped hot dogs should be griddled on a flat surface, such as an iron skillet, to best crisp the bacon. When cooked over an open flame, the grease from the bacon cooking can cause unwanted flare-ups. • The iron skillet can be placed right on the grill. • Grease generated from the cooking process helps fry the bacon, making it extra crisp. • The grease in the pan can be used to fry onions, peppers and chilis, taking the flavor of these to a whole other level.

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Place wrapped hot dogs so the loose ends of bacon cook first.

An iron skillet works best when cooking these dogs.

Once you have the hot dog and the bacon cooked to perfection, it's all about the toppings. You can keep it simple TJ style or you can try one of these variations. LA Danger Dog: The TJ dog jumped the border and landed in LA. A baconwrapped hot dog, traditional hot dog bun, onions and peppers that have been sauteed in the bacon grease, garlic mayo, ketchup, mustard and pico de gallo. Served with a jalapeno pepper that has been grilled whole. Sonoran Dog: A baconwrapped hot dog. Mexican style bolillo roll, pinto beans, raw and grilled onions, chopped tomatoes, mustard, mayo and jalapeno salsa. The bolillo style roll helps hold the beans; if you can’t find a bolillo roll, use an Italian style roll like the ones you use for bratwurst.

A perfectly cooked bacon-wrapped hot dog.

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lumeria is the quintessential tropical island plant: viewing their bright flowers and breathing their wonderful fragrance immediately transports me to a Hawaiian island. But you don’t have to be on those tropical islands to own and grow these delightful plants, you can do it here on Coronado Island too! Plumeria may be a perfect edition to your garden, either potted or in the soil. It has beautifully fragrant flowers that provides topical beauty while being drought tolerant and requiring very little watering. It comes in many variations of color, scent and size. For all their variety one thing all plumeria have in common is its unforgettable tropical beauty and smell!

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Key elements The key elements to growing your own beautiful plumeria right here in Coronado are full sun, warmth, nutrients and well-draining soil. Best location: Full sun. Plumeria want full sun for six to eight hours with an afternoon shade. In fact, many healthy plants won’t even bloom unless they have sufficient sun. Best soil: Cactus Soil mixed with Perlite. Plumeria are susceptible to disease, and cactus mix soils will increase oxygenation and drainage and reduce risk of rotting. Heavy soils and dirt can keep the roots too wet. If the roots don’t dry out between waterings, or during winter dormancy, it will lead to root rot, the number one reason that plumeria doesn’t thrive. Best watering schedule: Spring: Provide small drinks and fertilize as the plant wakes from dormancy, when its new leaves are about two inches long. Then water once a week as the plant wakes up. Summer: Deep water two to three times a week during the hot sunny days. Fall and Winter: No watering! Plumeria are dormant in these seasons, and water at the roots will only lead to rot. Best Fertilizers: Excalibur Plumeria Fertilizer 11-11-14 SUPERthrive Vitamin Solution Stages of plumeria: Spring: Looking for signs of life Around April, Plumeria will start to wake from dormancy. First you will notice leaf claws starting to emerge from the tips of the branches. Once leaves are about two inches long, it is time for regular watering. As the leaves continue to emerge, you might see some flower inflows. These are the parts of the plumeria plants that the blooms come from. Summer: Full Bloom Ahead Plumeria love summer weather: Full sun, long hot days and warm nights. Summer is the time that you will see Plumeria in full bloom all over Coronado. If you look closely, you might start to notice beautiful plants and trees in your neighbor’s front yard, in front of the Coronado Community Center and throughout the Coronado Cays! Fall/Winter: Plumeria goes dormant Plumeria flowers will drop after blooming, and the leaves will turn brown and fall off shortly after. This signals the end of Plumeria season. Even if plants retain some leaves, they are not actively photosynthesizing. Time to stop watering the plants and if possible keep them in a warm, dry place until spring. If the temperature outside drops below 60 degrees, consider bringing small plants inside. How to grow Plumeria from a cutting: A truly fantastic trait of Pulmeria is that new plants can be grown from cuttings. After establishing roots, CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM

these cuttings may produce blooms the same year they are cut! Cuttings also encourage growth in the parent plant and may serve to increase healthy airflow, so there are benefits all around. Once a cutting is taken, cut any leaves and flowers to direct its energy to rooting, and give it time to callus. This is the process where the cut dries and scars to protect the inside of the plant from bacteria in soil. This must happen before the plant grows roots. Give the process at least two weeks; store the cutting upright, out of the sun, in a warm and dry area. The cut should be tough enough that it is hard to leave a thumbnail imprint. There are three common options for growing cuttings: 1) Bag root: Fill a plastic sandwich bag with cactus soil, a sprinkle of perlite and a spritz or two of water. Insert your cutting a few inches into the soil, wrap the top of the bag around the cutting with painter’s tape. Store upright in a warm, dry place. If you feel the plant is getting dehydrated, spritz the stem. Watch for roots to show in the clear bag, which may take one to two months. 2) Spritz the callus, and let the cutting stand in perlite or a similar dry medium. Keep in a warm, dark place. Let stand for a few weeks or months and roots should emerge. 3) Direct planting. With a good callus, you can also put the cutting directly into the cactus soil/perlite mixture. It is harder to know when it has rooted and is ready for full watering but watch for leaf growth. Large cuttings, often with brown wood, have a great success rate and are referred to as Insta-trees. My Favorite Plumeria Varieties: Perhaps the most common Plumeria is Celadine, with its large, fragrant white blooms. It is popular for a reason: it is hardy, has very strong and resilient roots, and one of the strongest scents. This is my strong recommendation for any beginner. Here is a list of the rest of my favorites: Kaneohe Starburst Aztec Gold Nebel’s Rainbow Candy Stripe University of Hawaii Orange aka Tahitian Moonglow Thornton’s Lemon Drop Where to buy Plumeria Plumeria are becoming available at more and more locations. I have found some great seasonal buys a Home Depo, Lowe's and Costco. If you are looking for a more specific variety, consider contacting: Jungle Jack’s Plumeria (Vista) junglejacksplumeria.com Jim Little Plumeria (Shipping from HI) jlplumeriahawaii.com Konishi Plumerias (Anaheim) 5911 W Cerritos Ave, Cypress, CA 90630 Also, consider following or joining the Southern California Plumeria Society at southerncaliforniaplumeriasociety.com. They put out great information and have huge cutting and plant sales during spring and summer at Balboa Park. They are also an excellent point of contact for plant health questions or if your plumeria tree needs pruning. 56

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big shout-out to everyone who submitted photos for this year’s game of Capture the Flag! Every June, the Crown City Photography Group sets out on a mission to find and snap photos of our country’s flag around town. Aside from being tons of fun for the whole community, everyone’s photos get the chance to be published in Crown City Magazine during the year. Throughout the year, the group is presented with a variety of different opportunities and fun ideas for photographers. The group is also invited to enter the Best of Coronado Photo Contest in January and the SURF Photo Contest each Spring. One of my greatest memories of this group was in March of 2020, during the start of the pandemic and stay-at-home order. The Coronado Police Department graciously issued official press badges, giving our photographers exclusive access to the beach when it was closed to the public so they could capture the bioluminescence. When we published a photo by Katie Karosich of the water aglow, it brought such joy to readers stuck at home, making this experience well worth our efforts. As a community, I’m proud of how we’ve pulled together to support, care for, and uplift each other through challenges, especially during the darkest and scariest of times.

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A magazine by the people … and for the people If you’ve noticed, we’re not a fan of publishing stock photography taken outside of Coronado readily available from some random website, and we rarely ever use it. We go to great lengths to make sure every image published in Crown City Magazine is taken in Coronado by locals and Coronado aficionados. This is a community magazine, and the artwork featured on its pages consistently reflect that. We feature local artists and photographers instead of stock photo images to make each issue a personalized keepsake for the community and to help support local artists.

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Become a member of the Crown City Photography Group! Join in the fun next year for your chance to capture the Old Glory in all its splendor by emailing Hello@ CrownCityPublishing.com and ask to be added to the Crown City Photography Group email list. The group was created just for fun, it’s free to join and is open to all ages and ability levels. Thanks again to everyone who participated this year. Each of you should be happy and proud of these beautiful images that bring such joy to our huge audience of visitors and resident alike.

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Above artwork by Michael Ives of the annual Circumnavigation Bike Parade is available online at ivesart.com.

“I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.” – ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Crown City Magazine July 2022 Issue

Articles inside

OUTDOOR: Adventure Mermaid with useful tips on how to grow plumeria

IN FOCUS: Crown City Photography Group plays Capture the Flag again to honor the Old Glory

LOCAL BUZZ: Things to do in Coronado for locals and visitors alike

CROWN JEWEL: Three hip new boutiques now open in the Hotel del Coronado

ART: Coronado Cultural Arts Commission invites local artists to a special Artist’s Reception

COMMUNITY: Coronado School Foundation’s inaugural springtime Art & Wine Festival

GIVING BACK: Coronado Rotary provides assistance for displaced Ukrainian refugees

HISTORY: Carol Pastor on patriotism in Coronado and the fl oating museum, the USS Midway

FOOD: On the grill in the backyard or over the bridge at Barrio Dogg, Hot Dogs have evolved

COMMUNITY: Optimist Club of Coronado awards scholarships to high school seniors