Crown City Magazine March 2023 Issue

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COVER: Photo by Keith Oliver & Amanada Beach Dean of Coronado's Marathon Moving Inc.

2 IN FOCUS: Photo by Derek Emge | derekemgephotography.com

10 A NOTE FROM THE GUEST EDITOR: Kathleen Fink announces Coronado Woman’s Club Day!

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

16 COMMUNITY: The Coronado Junior Woman’s Club incorporates self-care in year-round philanthropy

20 PEOPLE: Race the Rock with Coronado School Foundation’s Michelle Gilmore and Liz Merrill

26 HISTORY: Carol Pastor introduces inspirational Coronado icons, Katherine Carlin and Bunny MacKenzie

28 SALUTE: The Coronado Historical Association honors and remembers Coronado’s Prisoners of War

34 FOOD: Chef Clyde Van Arsdall with the secret to a delicious St. Patrick’s Day feast with recipes

40 CORONADO IN BLOOM: The Coronado Floral Association announce the return of Home Front Judging

44 GIVING BACK: Read and watch a video about how local resident Brian Trotier helps the homeless

52 SOUND WAVES: Bagpiper Kevin Weed joins the Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra for a special concert

54 HEALTH + WELLNESS: Sharp Hospital reflects on a rich history of transformation and philanthropy

58 FAITH GROUP LISTING: A monthly listing of welcoming faith groups in Coronado

60 DINING GUIDE: A monthly listing of local restaurants, delis and caterers

62 MAP OF CORONADO: A monthly map to help you navigate the island

BACK COVER: Photo by Barry Alman | @photosbybarryalman

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MARCH GUEST EDITOR

Kathleen Fink of the Coronado Woman’s Club

CONTENT EDITORS

Sydney Zoehrer, Joel Ortiz

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Kathleen Fink, Samantha Bey, Carol Pastor, Clyde Van Arsdall IV

Stephanie Clegg, Christine Van Tuyl, Stacey Eaton, Nora Allen

ART & PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTORS

Keith Oliver, Amanda Beach Dean, Derek Emge

Samantha Bey, Coronado Historical Association

Clyde Van Arsdall IV, Stephanie Clegg, Christine Van Tuyl

Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra, Kel Casey

Coronado Hospital Foundation, Kat Ring, Barry Alman

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Coronado Woman’s Club Day is March 15

Coronado Woman’s Club (CWC) was founded in 1947 by a group of just nine women. Our mission is to unite women who are dedicated to enhancing the spirit of Coronado through educational, civic and philanthropic services. Our work involves providing funding to various organizations in Coronado and San Diego. In 1960, the Coronado Junior Woman’s Club (CJWC) was founded to encourage a younger group of women to engage in community philanthropy. You can read more about about CJWC on page 16.

Last year, the CWC celebrated its 75th birthday on March 15, 2022, which the mayor proclaimed as “Coronado Woman’s Club Day.” Over these 75 years, we have donated hundreds of volunteer hours to the community, through projects such as chairing and staffing the growing plant section at the annual Coronado Flower Show, and cooking and serving meals for the women at Rachel’s House and the San Diego Homeless Women’s Shelter. The CWC has donated more than $1.25 million to charitable causes, including the Coronado Concerts in the Park, 4th of July Parade, Coronado Library, Coronado Hospital Foundation, Coronado Middle School American Cancer Society Relay for Life and Paws, as well as college scholarships presented to female graduates of Coronado High School.

This year, we were able to help a Girl Scout with her Golden Scout Award by sewing numerous bags to hold feminine hygiene products that would be distributed to the homeless in San Diego. Working with the

General Federation of Women’s Clubs in the Southern District, we donated over 60 pillowcases to be stuffed with essentials for the homeless. We also continue to serve as a resource for our community members in both the Village and the Cays to safely shred their documents, raising money for our Scholarship Fund. We have contributed to the planting of plantations for many years in the Cleveland National Forest as part of an ongoing project to restore areas that have been devastated by wildfires.

We meet the first Wednesday of each month at the Brigantine for a lovely lunch and an engaging speaker. Additionally, CWC has always had Sections, groups of women with similar interests who gather separately in order to direct their energies towards their areas of interest. Currently, we have a Home and Garden Section and our popular Cookery Section. Our club boasts a diverse age group of women, ranging from 40 to 100.

We are honored to serve our community, and we invite others who may be interested in making a difference to join CWC. If you are interested in joining the Woman’s Club, please go to our Facebook page, Coronado Woman’s Club.

Kathleen Fink Coronado Woman’s Club President

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.

Other Local Art, Theater & Entertainment

Coronado Island Film Festival's Classic Film Series is the last Wednesday of each month at the Village Theatre year-round. For information and to purchase tickets, visit CoronadoFilmFest.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

• Emerald C Gallery Wine and Paint Studio EmeraldC.com

• Art and Frames Gallery ArtCoronado.com

• 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

Smartphone Apps to explore Coronado’s Art & History

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

NEW! Coronado’s Historical Gems App has an extensive gallery and map to learn about local historical sites.

Other Activities & Information

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

• A Community Calendar at Coronado.ca.us/calendar

• The City Manager's video with weekly updates at Coronado. ca.us/195/city-managersweekly-updates

• Recreation and Golf Services information at Coronado.ca.us/161/ Recreation-Golf-Services

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Balancing Act

The Coronado Junior Woman’s Club honors that caring for others is supported by caring for self

Story and photos by Samantha Bey

The mission of the Coronado Junior Woman’s Club (CJWC) is to “unite together women who are dedicated to enhancing the spirit of Coronado through educational, civic and philanthropic services…by living each day trying to accomplish something, not merely to exist.” Established in 1960, the club for younger women was formed by the Coronado Woman's Club who serve as this month's Guest Editor. Anyone who has attended or participated in one of the many philanthropic or social events the club puts on knows that these powerhouse women are certainly not merely existing; they are indeed serving the community with a certain flair and gusto.

The CJWC hosts such lively events on the island as the Double-Served tennis tournament, where players try their backhand at a chance for victory and spectators cheer them on with food and drink in hand. At their biggest and perhaps best known event, the Taste of Coronado, a plethora of eateries and shops all along the Orange Avenue corridor offer generous samplings of their specialties; this past year,

CJWC members enjoy hopping around town for the annual Taste of Coronado fundraiser

they filled the bellies and hearts of more than 800 guests. These events — while certainly a good time — also do a lot of community good. In 2022, Taste of Coronado raised a whopping $20K to donate to Outdoor Outreach, which provides formative outdoor experiences for underprivileged children. The other combined events put on by CJWC raise thousands of dollars for incredible beneficiaries like Camp Wamp, Camp Able, CoSA, Coronado schools, Coronado D.A.R.E., Sharp Coronado Hospital and Monarch Schools. The club also awards the $2,000 Marilyn Foster scholarship to two deserving high school senior girls every year in honor of Foster, a longtime club member who was deeply dedicated to community service during her many years in Coronado.

In addition to these hefty fundraising efforts, CJWC also fully facilitates the cherished annual Halloween window painting, where local third through fifth graders submit their spookiest Halloween designs to be painted on business windows throughout town. The club also runs the yearly turkey coloring contest at Thanksgiving, and operates the children’s section of the Coronado Flower Show every year, including the bean and seed plates and the adorable Zoos Who’s exhibits. The club always sends volunteers to help carry out events around the

island that make our town the magical and spirited place that it is.

The club also recognizes the fact that as fun as these events are, they are also a lot of hard — and sometimes thankless — work. Since it’s a lot easier to fill the cups of others when your own cup is full, the club honors that its members need some self-care as well.

First and foremost, simply the belonging and social element of being a member is self-affirming. Meetings, typically held in a member’s home the third Tuesday of the month, include fulfilling social time with food and libations after the administrative aspects. The board has an amenities position in charge of welcoming new members and recognizing celebrations such as birthdays and new babies, as well as setting up support systems for challenges that arise.

In August every year, after the club’s summer hiatus, the club holds a themed progressive dinner. Members ride bikes

Coronado Junior Women at the Taste of Coronado and gathered around a table at one of the group’s monthly meetings

to three different hosting members’ homes, just enjoying each other’s company and ramping up for the exciting year ahead. It’s not a fundraiser — just a jovial evening to relax and recharge those batteries.

And perhaps the pièce de résistance when it comes to self-care for its members

The annual progressive dinner is always a memorable evening that brings members back together after the summer break

is the annual January wellness meeting, which focuses on all sorts of healthy practices and showcases local wellness providers. This January, club members indulged in an amazing cacao ceremony from Catalina De Leon and a crystal sound bath put on by Saffron + Sage. Members sipped on fresh juices from Parakeet Cafe and ate salads from Head Lettuce. After, members enjoyed chair massages by

therapists from the Hideaway, acupuncture by Brittany Durkin, and custom stretches from Jo Stretch. Members also learned about the wonderful local health and wellness services provided by the Coronado Concierge MD Dr. Mike Holman, Studio 92118, Sweat Circuit and Safe Harbor Coronado.

“Our club is deeply dedicated to serving the needs of our community,” said CJWC President Jennifer “But that shouldn’t — and doesn’t — have to come at the cost of our members’ life balance and well being. We are women who can care for others and care for ourselves and have a lot of fun doing both!”

For more information about joining this charismatic, welcoming and communityoriented group of women, please visit the website, coronadojuniorwomans.org.

• Samantha Bey is a freelance writer and member of the CJWC who lives in Coronado with her husband and four children.

CJWC members were treated to a cacao ceremony and sound bath to recharge their batteries at the January wellness meeting

CJWC members pose in costume at the clubs Double Served tennis tournament fundraiser

Club President Jennifer Stein with local children who participated in the club’s annual Turkey coloring contest

Tennis players ready for action at the Double Served tournament

Putting the Fun in Fundraising

The Coronado women helping our community do good with good times

Story & photos by Samantha

Bey

In the fall of 2017, Liz Merrill and her husband, Nick, had just moved to Coronado from Bellevue, Washington and were attending the Coronado Middle School Back to School night for their son. Merrill, wanting to volunteer and get involved, approached Michelle Gilmore, CEO of the Coronado Schools Foundation (CSF). As the two chatted, they realized they were kindred spirits who had both moved to Coronado for the great schools and, moreover, shared strong core values around the things that mean the most to them: kids, education and giving back.

The pair has since become a fundraising powerhouse, working

together with a shared mission of serving the local community — and creating and having a lot of fun as they do so.

Gilmore worked as director of development for CSF from 2014 to 2018. Working as senior development director for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, she increased single event net revenue from $74K to $325K in one

Michelle Gilmore and Liz Merrill are the dynamic duo behind Race the Rock, an Amazing Race-style adventure all over Coronado that will raise money for CSF and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater San Diego.

year before returning to her current role with CSF. In addition to these accomplishments, she also co-authored Eventology, the Science Behind Non-Profit Fundraising, which hit the Amazon Best Sellers list in 2019.

It’s the love of the work that ignites Gilmore’s fire and allows her to bring the fun when it comes to fundraising for these worthy causes. “As a former teacher, I have a passion for education and supporting learning opportunities that fuel exploration and success!” Gilmore says. “The Coronado Schools Foundation is a perfect fit for me as a mom of three boys who attended the schools and benefited directly from the CSF-funded classes.”

May will be a busy month of festive fundraising for Gilmore, when she’ll help put on the second annual Coronado Art & Wine Festival on May 13. A week later, she’ll help carry out the first annual Race the Rock Coronado, Merrill’s brainchild and the inaugural Amazing Race-style event where participants race to complete a variety of physical and mental feats all over the island.

Merrill, owner of Sweat Circuit Coronado, came up with a similar event years ago in Bellevue, Washington before relocating to Coronado. She and Nick had driven and waited in line for hours to audition, albeit unsuccessfully, for the popular Amazing Race TV show. Being

The Race the Rock team from left: Jennifer Peterson, Michelle Gilmore, Liz Merrill, Samantha Bey, Samantha Lapid, and Courtney Castiglione.

the go-getter she is, when she wasn’t selected she decided to simply create her own in her community — and it was a wild success. “The event was a total blast,” said Merrill. “So many people said it was one of the most fun things they’d ever done!”

Merrill, like Gilmore, is no stranger to successful — and fun — fundraising. In 2011, she ran two initiatives that raised $80K to build eight freshwater wells and a school in Africa. In 2018, less than a year after moving to town, Merrill brought “ReSeal the Deal” to Coronado,

where couples renewed their wedding vows (many even donning their original wedding attire) to benefit the Family Seal Foundation. Merrill has been wanting to recreate the well-received Bellevue Amazing Race-style event here in Coronado for years. “I’ve always known this island is the perfect place for an event like this, and I am so excited the time is finally here!” she says.

“Nick and I have always been drawn to help kids,” Merrill says. “It's been our goal to help kids who want to work hard in

Gilmore and Merrill know how to have a good time while also doing lots of good for the community.

school and athletics to succeed, and to give them resources to reach their true potential and goals.”

Given that Merrill’s philosophy on philanthropy aligns so well with that of Gilmore’s and the extensive work of CSF, the two women have joined forces — along with their committee and the generous sponsorships of Park Life Realty, Sweat Circuit Coronado and Nicky Rottens Coronado — to bring Race the Rock to the island on May 20. Fifty teams of two will compete in this epic event, raising money to benefit CSF and The Boys and Girls Club of Greater San Diego.

Underscoring the excitement for this new event is the fact that it sold out within three days of its announcement. But sponsorship opportunities are still available, as are tickets to the race afterparty hosted by Nicky Rottens, for those who’d love to celebrate and donate to a great local cause.

Participants, who are encouraged to dress up, will hop on their bikes and traverse the island aiming to be

first at completing a series of silly and lighthearted challenges “designed to highlight local businesses and some of the places and traditions that make our city so amazing,” Merrill says.

And even though it’s a jovial competition among Coronadans, ultimately it’s about coming together under our city’s mantra: One Town, One Team.

“There are always needs all around us,” Merrill says. “And it’s so important to me to take action and help — and we can make it so much fun! Race the Rock was put together by a group of creative, fun-loving local women with the goal of serving our community’s children, and having a blast at the same time.”

The inaugural Race the Rock challenge will happen on May 20. For opportunities to donate and for more information online, visit racetherockcoronado.com

• Samantha Bey is a freelance writer and volunteer for CSF who lives in Coronado with her husband and four children.

Merrill directs two of her committee members hard at work planning this upcoming fundraiser that promises to be an amazing time.

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IN COLLABORATION WITH CORONADO HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

WOMEN OF THE PAST

BY CAROL PASTOR, CORONADO HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEER PHOTOS COURTESY OF CORONADO HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

Much has been written and spoken of about the men who have guided this village into the city it has become. Not often did we hear of the women who worked diligently to bring about change in our community. There were far more than you would think of off the top of your head. For me, Katherine Carlin, who was recently designated an Island Icon, comes to mind. Many of us knew her as Kat.

Kat came here with her husband in 1928. In 1938 they built their house on the point at Glorietta Blvd. Early photos show that house standing along the sand dunes. For some eighty years that was the Carlin house, lived in by Kat or her daughter, Mary King, and lastly, one of her granddaughters. Many an afternoon we walked next door from 1700 Monterey to chat with Kat and Mary. We being my husband and myself.

Kat might take the visit to walk us through some of the photos hanging in the hall. Each had a story to tell. There were some very humorous visits. One day as Kat was talking about the early days among the dunes, Mary interrupted to tell the tale of building tunnels and playing war games with her brother Tom on the dune that later became the location of our home. When the lot was sold the new owners decided to

Katherine Carlin and Bunny MacKenzie stand on either side of the Coronado Ferry Ticket Booth along with the rest of the Coronado Historical Association Board of Directors on February 6, 1971, when the booth was saved so the City of Coronado could preserve it for generations to come. Courtesy of the Coronado Historical Association.

add a pool in the backyard. Unfortunately, when the contractors began the work a portion of the backyard collapsed. Oh, oh, so much for building tunnels. Mary said they never admitted to knowing anything about the tunnels.

Another time when discussing the old model T that Kat drove around Coronado, Mary tuned in to tell us another episode of the Carlin duo. At about age 14, the brother and sister were about to be late for school uptown. So what did they do, why what else? They grabbed Kat’s car keys and drove her car to school. They were ultimately visited by the local police and delivered home to their mother. This was indeed one lively family.

How Kat ever found time to write the history of Coronado was hard to believe. She spent some twenty years gathering info on all aspects of people, places, and organizations in Coronado which were to become her book. Unfortunately, she died before it could be published. The following year historian Dr. Ray Brandes brought it all together and Coronado: The Enchanted Island was published. Many, many copies have been sold since then and can still be purchased at the CHA Museum Store.

Living here at about the same time was another matriarch of the Coronado Historical Association, “Miss Bunny”. Bunny MacKenzie was born and raised in Coronado. She was active in our community from the 1930s forward until her death. In 1935, she started Miss Bunny’s

preschool in Coronado which she owned and operated for about 50 years. If you have lived here long perhaps you or your children attended her preschool. However, that did not seem to be enough to keep her busy. With her love of the history of the island, which never waned, she wrote about it and became the historical editor for the Coronado Bridge and Bay magazine from 1972 to 1984. Of note, Bridge and Bay was published by local Virginia Bridge, also an active community woman. Bunny also was a contributor to the history books such as Coronado We Remember and Coronado: the Enchanted Island. Bunny became the Coronado Historical Association’s first president.

There is such a rich history of Coronado women--educated, humorous, forward-thinking women. Hopefully, over time we can bring you more about some of our movers and shakers.

• 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.

The reverse of this photo from the Coronado Historical Association's Collection reads, "The Glorietta 1939 / Carlin's house can be seen on top of boat – center."

POWs RETURN TO CORONADO

Honoring and Remembering Prisoners of War

BY CAROL PASTOR, CORONADO HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEER AND IN COLLABORATION WITH CORONADO HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONPOW

In the February edition, you read some of the local history of the POWs of the Vietnam War. Much has been written about our Coronado POWs and more is sure to be seen in print over the next few months as we honor the 50th Anniversary of their return. You will learn more about the POWs and the fight their wives led to get their loved ones released from captivity. I had noticed that over the years, the men and their wives have been interviewed or written about but little has been said of their children, other than perhaps their names. With that in mind, I chose to take another path by interviewing the children of some of these men. And so I began my quest.

First to be interviewed was Sid Stockdale, one of the older of the four sons of Vice Admiral James Stockdale and Mrs. Sybil Stockdale. Sid was pleasant to speak with, happy to cooperate and stated that he did not know if anyone ever wrote of the children’s experiences in detail.

At the time of their father’s capture, the Stockdale brothers were of varying ages. Jim was 14, Sid 11, Stan six, and Taylor three. Those were some tough times for the family, and still, they endured and were there to greet their father on his return at Miramar Air Station in 1973. Sid, however, was in school back east at the time. The day of the return of POWs was the same day Sid was to play in an important hockey game at his school. His parents wanted him to stay at school to play in the game. He would come home after and be with the family at home.

Looking back, Sid remembers he still could not believe his father was home. His brother Jim met him at the airport and drove him home to Coronado. There was his father waiting for him at the front door. Many hugs followed. Meanwhile, he said Mom had kept dinner warm and waiting so that they could all have a meal together as a family after all these years.

In 2017, Sid retired from years in education, still living in Utah while maintaining his home in Coronado — a home he and his wife hope to spend more time at in the future. During our interview, Sid also revealed that he has written a memoir, which will be released this spring and will be available at the Coronado Historical Association Museum Store. His book, titled A World Apart: Growing Up Stockdale During Vietnam, is his story of the years growing up while his father was a guest of the Hanoi Hilton. Read it — it will bring you to tears.

The Stockdale Family: (L to R) Stanford, Jimmy, Sybil, Sidney, and Taylor, taken in 1969 while Capt. Stockdale was being held captive in Vietnam. Courtesy of the Coronado Historical Association Stockdale Collection.

Later, I had the pleasure of interviewing his brother Taylor, the youngest son. Those of you who know Taylor know he is so easy to converse with. We had much to talk about with Taylor growing up here and going to school with so many who remember him. He, like so many other Coronado kids, married a Coronado girl whom he knew from grade school. He was also a friend of the children of another POW, Captain Harry Jenkins, who also grew up in Coronado. Taylor, like his brother, has been in education for over thirty years, serving as headmaster of a private school in the greater Los Angeles area. We spoke of his plans for retirement, which is not that far off and a time when they will return full-time to Coronado.

Stanford Stockdale, Mrs. Stockdale, Capt. James Stockdale, and Jimmy Stockdale at Balboa Naval Hospital following Capt. Stockdale's return from Vietnam - Feb.15, 1973. Courtesy of the Coronado Historical Association Stockdale Collection.

Then, on a more serious note, we spoke of his father’s homecoming and what the experience was like from his perspective. The families went up to Miramar where they were to greet their loved ones. No doubt quite a photo op for our military at the time. The children were separated from the adults and greeted the men separately.

He said he still remembers hugging this skinny man. This skinny man was his father, whom he would reconnect with over time. Remember, Taylor was only three years old when his father was captured. That day, he said, “Dad was taken from Miramar to Balboa Hospital where he was checked out and the healing process began.” There was no speedy recovery for any of the returning heroes.

These are some of the thoughts of two children whose father finally returned to Coronado, as they look back 50 years later. This month, the Coronado Historical Association will honor the 50th anniversary of the return of the Vietnam POWs by following up its blockbuster 2019 League of Wives exhibit with the return of the POW photographic portrait and profile exhibit Open Doors: Vietnam POWs Fifty Years of Freedom, which takes a close look at 30 former Vietnam POWs from all branches of the military, including Vice Admiral Stockdale.

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Kiland and photographer Jamie Howren,

this exhibit captures the subjects’ personalities with photographic portraits and interviews that add evocative color, context and quotes. Open Doors is a tribute to Vietnam prisoners of war and their individual determination in seeking personal and professional happiness upon their release in 1973. CACI International is the presenting sponsor of the exhibition. Discover Coronado has provided a lead sponsorship gift to support Open Doors. The exhibition will open to the public on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the Coronado Historical Association and remain open and free to the public until National POW/MIA Day on September 15, 2023.

Be sure to look out for the next article in the Salute series in April. The series will ccontinue, focusing on Coronado POWs, their return and the 50-year celebration of their homecoming this year.

• 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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Corned Beef Hash or Reuben?

Story and Photos by Chef Clyde Van Arsdall

The sweet perfume of a corned beef brisket simmering away brings back memories of cooking in Ireland. The little town of Virginia in County Cavan was home to the Deer Park Lodge which was owned, at the time, by the cooking school I attended in Baltimore, Maryland.

We took classes in European cooking, and at night, we cooked traditional Irish meals for the guests at the lodge. My time cooking in Ireland helped me connect to my Celtic roots and cement my love of traditional Irish food.

Fast forward to the present, and the pub crawls and St. Patty’s Day parades of my youth are long gone. I have traded them for a simple

boiled dinner and some Guinness at home. Once a year, on St. Patrick’s Day, I make a meal of corned beef, boiled potatoes, and steamed cabbage. I serve this with a selection of good mustards and a fair amount of Kerrygold butter.

The “boiled dinner” is a foregone conclusion. The question occurs when tasked with what to do with the leftovers. Do I make hash for breakfast or a Reuben for lunch? Two briskets may be necessary.

With a bit of preparation, you can have it all. Shop for all three meals the day before and cook the brisket that same day. Refrigerate the brisket after cooking, reserving most of the cooking liquid. Chilling makes the brisket easy to slice the next day for dinner. Refrigerating your corned beef will allow you to make thin slices for your Reuben. Reheat the brisket using the reserved cooking liquid, and steam the cabbage with it.

Hash for breakfast will stick to your ribs and put a smile on your face. Corned beef hash contains cubed or shredded brisket sautéed in an iron skillet with diced potatoes, garlic and onions. I like to present this meal in the skillet with an over-easy egg. Serve with fresh ground pepper, salt, and your favorite hot sauce.

Few things make me happier than a Reuben sandwich and a Guinness for lunch. A Reuben consists of rye bread, thinly sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing. It seems simple, but the fewer ingredients you use, the better they all should be. Always use good artisan bread, quality sauerkraut, topnotch cheese and house-made dressing.

The Bread and Cie location in Hillcrest offers sliced Pullman loaves of rye before St. Patrick’s Day. They may even have a good marble rye. While there, grab a loaf of Irish soda bread for your boiled dinner.

McP's Irish Pub serves good Irish fare and a cold pint.

Good store-bought sauerkraut will do; the best kraut usually resides in the refrigerated section by the chilled pickles. I always have homemade sauerkraut on hand. It is fun to make, and once you try it, the store-bought version will be a thing of the past.

You will need some dill pickle relish for the Russian dressing and pickle spears as a side for the Reuben. Vons carries Dietz and Watson, a company that makes top-notch pickles. Boney’s sells Grillo’s Pickles, fun and fresh spears with a crisp snap.

Homemade Russian dressing makes all the difference. It requires less than ten ingredients and can be made well in advance.

Maille and Grey Poupon make both a smooth dijon style and whole-grain mustard. I always

have homemade whiskey or beer mustard on hand. I hope you try to execute this corned beef trifecta, but if cooking seems like too much of a chore, just remember we have an Irish pub in town. Head to McP’s, have them pour you a Guinness and order a Reuben or corned beef on rye. Call a few friends and have me cater your St. Patrick's day party. Sláninte! Cheers!

Note: for sauerkraut and mustard recipes, visit me at oliveavenuesupperclub.com.

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

Corned beef sandwich on marbled rye with spicy sauerkraut.

Reuben Sandwich

By Kay Chun, New York Times Yield 4 sandwiches

INGREDIENTS FOR THE RUSSIAN DRESSING

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (kewpie or Dukes)

• 5 Tablespoons of ketchup

• 3 Tablespoons dill pickle relish (not sweet)

• 1 Tablespoon of finely minced red onion

• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard

• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

FOR THE SANDWICHES

• 8 slices of good rye sandwich bread (Sliced Pullman loaf, Bread and Cie)

• 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature

• 1 pound thinly sliced corned beef

• 1 cup sauerkraut, drained (about 6 oz.)

• 8 slices of swiss Cheese

Preparation

• Step 1

Make the Russian dressing: In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.

• Step 2

Make the sandwiches: Spread one side of each bread slice with ½ tablespoon butter. In a large nonstick skillet, arrange two slices of bread, buttered side down, over medium-low heat. Spread two tablespoons of Russian dressing on each piece of bread, then top each with ¼ pound of corned beef, ¼ cup sauerkraut, and two slices of cheese. Top each with one piece of bread, buttered side up. Cook until golden and crispy underneath, about 5 minutes. Flip the sandwiches and cook, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the second side is golden and the cheese melts, about 3 minutes more. Transfer sandwiches to plates and wipe out the skillet. Repeat with the remaining bread, sauce,corned beef, sauerkraut and cheese. Serve warm.

A perfect pour of Guinness on the Paddy-O at McP's.

The Ruben sandwich at McP's, the Russian dressing makes the sandwich.

Corned beef is an easy dish to prepare, and you can use it for several different dishes.

Dad’s Corned Beef Hash

Serves 4-6

• 2 pounds of potatoes, ¼ inch dice

• 2 Tablespoons of olive oil (substitute one tablespoon for bacon grease optional)

• 2 teaspoons minced garlic

• 1 large yellow onion diced

• 1 pound of corned beef ¼ inch dice or shredded

• 2 eggs poached or sunny side up for serving

• Hot sauce for serving

Preparation

Blanch potatoes in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then drain and pat dry.

• Place oil in an iron skillet and sauté potatoes until golden. Remove from the pan and set aside.

• Sauté onions until translucent, add garlic and corned beef, sauté for 5 minutes, and add potatoes back to the pan. Cook until corned beef starts getting crispy edges.

• Season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.

• Serve in the iron skillet with either two poached or sunny side up eggs.

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Corned beef hash is only made better by serving an over-easy egg on top.

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Home Front Judging Is Back

By Stephanie Clegg

The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, fragrant jasmine fills the air. It’s March and for many that might signal March Madness, but for us, it’s garden madness with Home Front Judging and the 101st Coronado Flower Show around the corner.

Home Front Judging is the official kickoff to the Coronado Flower Show and is a time-honored tradition. What started off as a way to encourage the beautification of the island has grown into a community-wide event honoring the arrival of Spring. Each year around this time, Coronadans roll up their sleeves, don their garden gloves and spruce up their front yards with hopes to win the elusive blue

ribbon, awarded to homes with show-stopping buds and blooms.

Take a walk down any street and you are sure to see a red, yellow or blue ribbon or two hanging in the windows. There’s no doubt that this tradition is steeped in pride.

This year, we are proud to announce our partnership with Emerald Keepers, who will be adding a green ribbon awarded to “Earth Friendly” homes.

”Emerald Keepers is pleased to collaborate with the Coronado Flower Association to celebrate beautiful home fronts that are also earth friendly," says Abby Berk, Emerald Keepers board member. “We look forward to presenting homes with a green ribbon in recognition of their sustainable gardening practices.”

So, how does one go about winning a blue, red, yellow or green ribbon? Want to win a ribbon?

We asked some of the local experts.

UC Master Gardener, Carvill Veech, a past CFA Home Front winner in multiple placements over the years, has a remarkable depth of knowledge when it comes to all things green (other colors as well!). Her daily tending, initially starting as a “cottage garden,” has now grown into a lush, thriving property filled with intentional plantings and many surprises! “In spring, the garden takes care of itself if you’ve done your preparation in the

fall,” Carvill says. Preparation, in part, involves pulling and removing all weeds and grasses.

Top Ten Winner of 2022, Susan Krejmas has a different approach. Her stunning Earth-friendly succulent garden is a growing choice among homeowners in Coronado. (Queue the soundtrack to Disney’s FROZEN)… Krejmas’s philosophy is to “Let it go, let it go, let it go”! Yet, she does agree with the continuous need to tend to weeds and grasses.

“We, as a community, are fortunate to reside where pride-in-homeownership is so evident.,” Lori P. Smith and Kelly Kindorf, this year’s Home Front Judging Committee co-chairs, share. “Never more so than the weeks preceding the annual Coronado Flower Show! As a resident, it is difficult to contain one’s joy when walking, bike-riding or driving

the streets of Coronado. This year, CFA celebrates the 101st Coronado Flower Show. So, grab your trowel, rake, broom and/or garden gloves… It is that time, once again!” Our success is your success!

This time-honored tradition would not be possible without the over 175 volunteer judges who show up each year. They walk the beautiful streets of Coronado judging homes, apartments, condos, schools, churches, municipal buildings, parks and businesses. This is a great opportunity to have fun with families or good friends. Plus, it’s a great way to get in some extra steps!

We need your help and want to know if we can count on you. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit the website or contact our 2023 Home Front Judging Co-Chairs at CoronadoHFJ@gmail.com for more information.

Home Front Judging takes place from Friday, March 31st through Sunday, April 2nd and the 101st Coronado Flower Show will be on April 15th and April 16th.

• Stephanie Clegg is the Communications Chair for the Coronado Floral Association. You can find her on Instagram @sociallystephanie.

OVER THE BRIDGE TO DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO

Coronado man feeds the homeless

By Christine Van Tuyl

It’s a windy, rainy Monday morning. It’s also a holiday. The streets in Coronado are mostly deserted. The roads are filled with palm fronds and debris, all blown asunder in last night’s winter storm.

It’s a good morning to sleep in, but Brian Trotier is wide awake. A 1977 Yale graduate and retired attorney, Trotier has lived in Coronado since 2002. He’s busy loading up his car, preparing to drive downtown like he does every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. to feed the homeless.

“I didn’t sleep much last night. I kept worrying about them, out in the storm,” says Trotier as he drives away from his home on Adella Avenue and heads for the bridge, leaving Coronado.

But there’s not much time to worry. In less than 10 minutes, Trotier pulls up on the corner of Commercial

and 16th. We’re already here, at ground zero. Dozens of tents and tarps line the streets, radiating out in all directions. In some places, they cover up every square inch of sidewalk. Shopping carts are toppled on their sides, their belongings and trash spilling out into the streets. Some tarps are blowing free in the wild, blustery wind. Some people have taken down their tents altogether. Why fight the weather?

Just then, a trolley blares less than a few feet from where the homeless are sleeping. It's jarringly loud. How do they sleep with the trolley going by at all hours?

“They don’t,” says Trotier. “Most of the homeless have some form of PTSD from sleeping on the streets. Some of the women, they don’t sleep at all. At night, they walk. They feel safer that way.”

That’s one of the things that’s changed in the last few years, says, Trotier explains. He sees a lot of women on the streets these days, especially those over 50. He also sees lots of veterans, and a disproportionate number of people of color.

The numbers, of course, are staggering. Recent estimates put the population of unsheltered San Diegans at around 8,500, according to the San Diego Regional Task Force. The number of homeless living downtown has also grown from a monthly average of 1,485 in 2022 to 1,706 in November of the same year. It’s a record high, and everyone is worried.

On the corner of 16th and Commercial, it’s time to rally the troops. A small group has formed. Jim Economou, a licensed social worker from Maine who winters at the Coronado Shores, has ridden in the car with us. We are joined by Warren Miller, who used to work in communications for the Padres. There are a few women, some first-timers like myself and a man named Connor, a researcher with SANDAG’s criminal justice division.

Everyone is there for their own reasons, but everyone is there to help.

The volunteer effort is coordinated by the Lucky Duck Foundation, whose mission is to alleviate the suffering of homelessness throughout San Diego County. While Lucky Duck meets regularly to raise money and create programs to help the homeless, this is one of the only parts of the foundation that, as Trotier says, has “boots on the ground.”

The rainy, cold weather takes a toll on the homeless. Trotier brings them food and water and dry socks.

Local resident, Brian Trotier encourages others to help the less fortunate. He volunteers with the Lucky Duck Foundation several times a week to help deliver food and supplies to the homeless in downtown San Diego.

It was supposed to be a temporary gig. Back in summer of 2020, Trotier was already helping out in Chula Vista, packing up bags of food for the homeless and loading them into vans. But when he heard they needed people to pass out food downtown for a few weeks, he volunteered. Two years later, he’s still doing it.

While we are waiting for the food truck to pull up, Trotier gives us the game plan. We will be handing out pre-bagged meals to the homeless on the street. We can also introduce ourselves and approach people inside the tents.

“This isn’t a race,” says Trotier, as a few more volunteers crowd around him. “Don’t toss the food into the tent. Talk to them, make eye contact, make them feel seen.”

Trotier explains that most of the homeless don’t get opportunities to connect with other people. He says that talking to them and addressing them as fellow human beings gives them dignity.

“These are people out here. They aren’t human trash,” says Trotier.

Trotier says he first started talking with the homeless back in 2006 when he and his wife Judy rented a condo in Little Italy while they remodeled their Coronado home. He’d see the same homeless people every day when he

On rainy days, the homeless are often huddled in tents or crouched underneath umbrellas, trying to stay dry.

was walking to his parking garage. One day, he gave them a half-empty box of pizza. Soon, he was bringing them fresh pizza and liters of Coca-Cola.

“I told them I would bring them food on one condition: I wanted to talk to them,” he says. “They were surprised. No one had stopped to talk to them and ask them questions before.”

Soon, he and his wife were going to Costco and handing out food in an assembly line downtown. That’s when he started noticing that many of the homeless had pets. He started handing out dog treats.

“I discovered that people on the street don’t trust very well,” says Trotier. “They won’t give you their real names … They have street names. But they are happy to talk about their dogs or cats.”

He says the next thing he knew, they started sharing things with him and he was engaging in real conversations.

Then the food truck pulls up. A man jumps out of the van with big black trash bags filled with smaller plastic bags of food. Trotier and some of the regulars have brought a bunch of reusable cloth bags. Everyone is instructed to grab one and stuff them with the food bags. What’s in the food bags? It’s hard to see. An orange, a bottle of water, a sandwich, some crackers and

Jim Economou and Brian Trotier pause for a photo on the corner of 16th and Commercial Street downtown San Diego.

some Oreos. On Mondays and Wednesdays, they hand out 150 bags of food. On Fridays, it’s more.

“Even with all that food, we don’t reach half the people,” says Trotier.

The operation is organized. The volunteers have routes that they’ve named. New people always walk with Trotier.

Just then, the wind picks up and it starts to rain.

It’s go-time. Some of the volunteers have carts. Other people, wagons. I have a big reusable grocery bag which I stuff to the top. It’s heavy, and I struggle with the bag in the wind and rain. But in less than a minute it’s much lighter. A few of the homeless people walk up to us and ask us for the bags of food. They’re hungry.

Most of them say “thank you” or “God bless.” I’m surprised by how polite they are. I’m not sure what I was expecting. Some, we have to ask them twice: would you like a bag of food and water? It’s like they can hardly believe that someone is talking to them, offering them something. After a pause, they say “yes,” and take it. The look in their eyes is one of disbelief. And gratitude.

“They’re some of the most compassionate people I’ve ever met,” says Trotier. “Which is sad.”

He says many of them have shared their stories with him, how they came to live on the streets.

“Sometimes they lose their significant other, and they don’t have life insurance,” says Trotier. “They may be older with no job prospects. Not enough social security to live on. They sleep on couches for a while, until their friends finally say they can’t stay any longer.”

All the stories are different, according to Trotier. There’s not one single theme. And despite common perceptions, not all of them are addicted to drugs or alcohol. They aren’t all mentally ill, either. He estimates that 60% of them are simply down on their luck.

Just then, we round the corner and an older homeless woman, sitting on a bench underneath an umbrella, reaches her arm out. Trotier hugs her. Her name is Rose. He says Rose seemed like she was turning a corner; she finally got housing, but it didn’t last. A verbal altercation over laundry times got her kicked out, back on the streets. It’s hard to imagine a small, frail woman like Rose as a threat.

“She’s lost about 50 pounds,” says Trotier. “She cries now when she hugs me. She’s a strong woman. It’s a lot for her, to cry like that.”

It begs the question: How did we get here? Why are there so many people living on the streets of San Diego?

According to Trotier, it goes something like this. Back in the 1980s, a decision was made to shut down many state mental health facilities, as research showed that many individuals living in those facilities would fare better in a supervised living arrangement. Many of them were successful. But a percentage of the population required more help than this arrangement afforded. These people floundered, and many ended up out on the streets.

That’s when the problem started to get more noticeable. And now, the mental health facilities are too expensive to rebuild, says Trotier.

Then came some real estate shifts in San Diego. In the late 1980s, there were roughly 14,000 single room

Trotier hugs his old friend, Rose, who was recently kicked out of her housing. She's back on the streets, trying to stay warm.

Walking the streets of downtown with the Lucky Duck Foundation, Trotier pulls his cart, stuffed with food and water for the homeless.

occupancy (SRO) housing units that were affordable to those on low and fixed incomes. These rooms often were furnished with a bed, a chair, a shared kitchen and bathrooms. But many of these buildings were in ill-repair and were eventually demolished. Others fell victim to “urban revitalization” and luxury high-rise condo complexes went up in their place.

Today, there are about 4,000 SROs left, according to a report from Voice of San Diego. The people who couldn’t afford to rent rooms anymore are the ones that are out on the streets today. Trotier says that 85% percent of homeless people here became homeless while living in San Diego.

They didn’t bus their way here — their housing disappeared.

“The City of San Diego is desperately trying to help, to move the needle, but they’re missing the mark,” says Trotier. “They keep using the lack of housing as an excuse, and yes, it’s true, but we did it to ourselves. We tore down all those units without plans for those people.”

Trotier says that he has some friends who live in the nice, new condos that were built where the SROs once stood. He says sometimes, they complain about the homeless guy who sleeps outside of the new condos. They don’t like that he says rude things when they walk in and out of their building.

“I’m like, you do understand that he lived there for 20 years before they tore it down and built your building,” says Trotier. “He’s sleeping right where he considers home.”

Trotier says he wishes that politicians today would stand up and explain what happened. They need to take responsibility for the housing crisis and the resulting homeless problem, come up with a plan that’s based on individualized services for people, and deliver it to them when they are still on the streets. And he says you can’t compare San Diego to other cities like Houston, which has found success in its approach to the homeless,

but also has plenty of affordable apartment buildings.

“Housing first works, but only if you have housing,” says Trotier. “We’re never going to build our way out of this, so begin treating and giving services to the people where they are. Find a way to let them peacefully coexist on the sidewalks. Make it easier for doctors and social workers and psychiatrists to find them.”

Some argue that the homeless need to go out and get jobs. But the problem, according to Trotier, is logistics. If the homeless person gets up and leaves their tent to go to work, there’s a high probability their stuff will get stolen, or the police will show up on a sweep.

“The police will give the required two-hour notice, but the homeless person is away, washing dishes on the other side of town,” says Trotier. “When they get back, the police have taken their tent and everything they own and thrown it away. What’s your reward for getting a job? There is none.”

We’re only 15 minutes into our walk and we’ve already handed out all the food. But, we have socks. Trotier says that Dale, from Wine a Bit,a wine shop in Coronado, has donated the socks. We approach a younger looking man, sitting out in the open, rain pouring over him. He’s wearing sandals. He looks stunned when we asked him if he’d like a pair of socks.

“Yes, I would love some,” he says, taking the socks and stuffing them in his bag. “Thank you.”

I ask Trotier what he says to people who might argue that, by handing out meals and socks, he’s incentivizing homeless people to continue living on the streets. He responds that all he does is provide enough sustenance so that they don’t die of starvation.

“If that’s giving them an incentive — to make sure they don’t die — then the bar is set pretty low,” says Trotier. “Because that’s the kind of help I give. I call 9-1-1 for Narcan. I break up dog fights. I’m not doing anything that should make someone think…Wow! San Diego seems like a great place to be homeless.”

While Trotier is out helping the homeless, sometimes the tables get turned. Sometimes it’s the homeless that help him and give him advice.

Trotier brings dog treats to give to the pets who live with people experiencing homelessness.

Case in point: one homeless man, Richard Horton, came up with the idea for the Triangle Project, which is now being replicated across the nation.

The Triangle Project addresses the trash problem that confronts homeless populations. In the area where Horton was sleeping, there were about 400 homeless people but only a few trash cans. One person would put all their trash in the trash can, and it would be full until the city came out to empty it. So everyone would just pile their trash around the already-full trash cans.

“Richard said, ‘If they’re going to blame us for all of the trash, why don’t they give us some place to throw it away?’” says Trotier.

Lucky Duck arranged for a special dumpster to be brought in, and homeless people were encouraged to pick up trash around their encampments. They were paid $2 per bag of trash. The result? Cleaner outdoor spaces and a project that empowered the homeless. According to a Voice of San Diego report, the homeless picked up more than 45 tons of trash in the first four months of the program.

The project is so successful it’s being brought to other cities. Portland, Seattle, Oakland, San Francisco, Baltimore, Jacksonville, Columbus, Ohio and New Haven, Connecticut have all expressed interest in the project.

But the homeless have given Trotier more than project ideas. He says they have taught him to find humor and light, even in the darkest of situations.

“Many people know that the homeless are resilient and resourceful and creative, but they can also be funny,” said Trotier. “I’ve been dancing with homeless old women. I’ve been dancing with the boom box. I have more fun down there than I should.”

I ask Trotier if he thinks the homeless people have hope that their situations will improve. He pauses for a long moment.

“I’d like to believe that our contact with them keeps the hope alive,” he says. “But then, too often, I see the light go out. I see their eyes go blank.”

Trotier encourages Coronado residents to get involved and help. He says it doesn’t take much.

First of all, they can show up on the corner of Commercial and 16th Street at 8am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to hand out food. But there are other ways to help. He encourages everyone to say hello to the homeless people they encounter on a regular basis, and to introduce themselves.

“And then say hello every time you see them,” says Trotier. “Surprise them with a cup of hot coffee on a cold day. Talk to them. These people just want to be seen.”

And to remember that they have hearts. Trotier recalls a memorable encounter with a homeless man who looked particularly bedraggled. He approached him with his very last bag of food.

“He looked like he was just about to fall over and pass out,” says Trotier. “I said, ‘Here’s some food.’ And the man said, ‘I ate yesterday. I’m OK. But there’s a pregnant woman down the way who hasn’t had any food for two days. Please go give it to her.’”

Trotier remembers sobbing on his way home. He wasn’t sure if the homeless man would be alive the next day. But still, to that man, someone else needed the food more.

“I’m lucky enough I get to see that,” he said.

Brian truly embodies the Lucky Duck Foundation’s premise, that if you’ve had some good fortune and luck in your life, share that luck with those in need. The Lucky Duck Foundation’s co-founders match all donations up to $1.5 million per year. The Lucky Duck Foundation also offers numerous other ways people can get involved. Learn more on their website under the “Share Your Luck” tab at luckyduckfoundation.org.

Enjoy the video of the of this Coronado Story from local videographer, Brad Willis, on You Tube:

• Christine Van Tuyl is a freelance writer who lives in Coronado with her husband and two children

Trotier walks across the street, saying hello and checking in on some of the people he calls friends.

An Irish Journey

Orchestra features bagpiper Kevin Weed for special concert on March 18

By Stacey Eaton

Sometimes the best is saved for last, and this may well be the case as the Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra (CPO) returns for the third performance in its 2022-23 season and the final concert in the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission’s Winter Classical Music Series. Their upcoming March 18th concert, titled An Irish Journey, is sure to delight audiences coming back for more of the orchestra’s talent. Director Osvaldo Mendoza’s ability to meld classic sounds with a contemporary St Patrick’s Irish influence will bring surprising sounds together as unique and beautiful as the Irish countryside. The concert highlights composer and bagpipe performer Kevin Weed, whose original composition Concerto for Scottish Highland Bagpipes ensures an exciting and memorable performance.

The Concerto for Scottish Highland Bagpipes is a classically conceived work for bagpipes with a full symphony orchestra, and contains three movements. The piece was written in 1989 for the Garden Grove Symphony and has been played around the world. The third movement was expanded for a concert in Brazil with The University of Caxias Symphony; this CPO performance in March will be the premiere of the string orchestra version.

Weed is a full-time accompanist and organist. He enjoys composing when time permits and when he sees an opportunity. As a bagpiper, Weed is often called in to perform for concerts, special occasions and demonstrations. He has recorded with Rod Stewart ("Rhythm of My Heart") and Mike Oldfield (Tubular Bells II), played on the soundtrack for the movie Battleship, traveled to Scotland to compete in the World Pipe Band Championship and has won several awards in California piping competitions. He has performed multiple recitals of music for pipe organ and bagpipes and has traveled internationally as a guest organist for masses at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, the Florence Duomo and Notre Dame in Paris. He has been musical director for over 60 musical theater productions. He is delighted that Maestro Osvaldo has asked to share this piece with music patrons from Coronado and the region.

As the Coronado Philharmonia expands and grows, its influence is being felt by musicians far and wide as it pulls in talent and provides opportunities for the fine arts to grow. Many of the current musicians have been with the group since its start in July 2021, when Osvaldo decided to step up and respond to the desire of the community to have an orchestra. The first concert at the Coronado High School Black Box Theater consisted of 18 volunteer musicians and has exploded in growth to include over 50 musicians. As CPO has grown into a full symphony, Osvaldo and supporters are constantly raising the bar for not only the musicians, but for the community. One of CPO’s ultimate goals is to start a Coronado Youth Orchestra, which will raise up the next generation of musicians. The best way to support CPOis to become a Friend of the Philharmonia at coronadophilharmonia.org and select the “Become a Friend” tab.

This concert is sponsored by the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission as part of their Winter Classical Music Series, and by a generous donation from local arts patron Helen Kupka. We also offer our thanks to the Coronado Schools Foundation (CSF) for their assistance in making this concert available for a wide range of students without charge. CSF has been a proud supporter from the start, and provides a vital connection between students and the orchestra.

The Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra presents: An Irish Journey

Saturday, March 18th at 7:30 pm with Pre-Concert Talk at 6:45 pm.

Taking place in the Coronado Performing Arts Center located on the campus of Coronado High School at 650 D. Ave., Coronado CA, 92118.

Tickets available NOW at coronadophilharmonia.org.

Early Bird Tickets: $20-$35

At the Door Tickets: $25-$40.

• Stacey Eaton is a publicist for Osvaldo Mendoza, who is the founder and music director for the Coronado Philharmonic Orchestra.

Sharp Coronado Reflects on Two Decades of Extraordinary Transformation and Philanthropy

By Nora Allen

In 2022, Sharp Coronado Hospital reached 95 years of caring and service. The community hospital’s rich history has been made possible throughout the generations by philanthropists committed to giving Coronado residents access to highquality health care close to home.

Hospital Beginnings

Sharp Coronado’s roots extend back to 1927, when nurse Maud Lancaster created the Coronado Emergency Hospital on Orange Avenue. Later, the Spreckels Company donated a city block where the hospital stands today. The “new” Coronado Hospital opened on Soledad Place in 1942, with six patients and 24 beds.

The hospital continued to expand, thanks to generous philanthropists. In 1967, a $2.3 million donation from Mrs. Frances Nunnally

Goodrich Winzer allowed for construction of the current four-story hospital tower. The tower opened three years later, with 64 beds and a 23-bed annex for convalescent care.

A decade later, Fred “Fritz” Sandermann, John MacGinness and Larry Wales established a new governing board to support the hospital’s growth: the Coronado

Lynne Harpst Koen accepting the Donald N. Sharp Medal for Philanthropy at the 50th anniversary of the Coronado Hospital Tower on August 6, 2020.

Hospital Foundation. Fritz’s wife, Mary Sandermann, became a lifelong volunteer and beloved supporter of the hospital until her passing in 2021.

The hospital affiliated with Sharp HealthCare in 1994.

An Extraordinary Decade of Transformation

In 2003, the Foundation launched give + heal + grow, an ambitious $10 million fundraising campaign in support of the hospital’s strategic plan, Coronado Project 2020. With leadership gifts from Lee and Phyllis Mather and Michel and Jeannie Napolitano, the campaign provided funding to expand and upgrade the Emergency Department, renovate the intensive care unit and medical-surgical areas, refurbish the first floor and enhance the hospital’s patient-centered care model.

Recognizing the value of the hospital to the community, Coronado voters approved a $10 million capital investment in 2005. These funds were matched dollar for dollar with money raised by the Foundation. In total, the Community Development Agency of the City of Coronado contributed $17 million to help fund important hospital projects.

The same year, the Foundation entered into

a 15-year agreement with the Community Development Agency to purchase the hospital land. Proceeds from the long-term sale have funded the operations of the Foundation, ensuring that every dollar donated directly benefits Sharp Coronado.

Philanthropy Supports Innovation

As health care innovation progressed, so did the generosity of Coronado philanthropists. In 2009, thanks to a legacy gift from Fran Harpst — daughter of Mrs. Frances Nunnally Goodrich Winzer — and matching funds from the city, Sharp Coronado became the first hospital in San Diego to offer Mako robotic-arm assisted surgery, leading the way in joint replacement in the region.

In addition to clinical excellence, Sharp Coronado also takes pride in its healing environment. Through a final estate gift in 2011, dedicated supporters Capt. Richard and Barbara Sewall helped Sharp Coronado transform the Sewall Healthy Living Center into a destination for well-being. The spa-like center provides massage, acupuncture, personal training and fitness center membership to the community.

Advanced Outpatient Care

By 2015, the Foundation was ready for its next ambitious initiative — a $12.5 million campaign to fund a new outpatient center.

Thanks to a leadership gift from philanthropists and Coronado residents Bob and Patty Payne, the Payne Family

Bob and Patty Payne cut the ribbon on the Payne Family Outpatient Pavilion alongside community and hospital leadership on July 17, 2017.

Outpatient Pavilion was dedicated in 2018.

Equipped with state-of-the-art operating rooms and advanced diagnostic technology, the center delivers all that modern medicine has to offer. The center’s two surgery suites are outfitted with Foundation-funded technology, including Mako robotic-arm assisted surgery and the da Vinci® surgical system.

Also in 2018, generous support from Carol Sommer helped fund the hospital’s outpatient Fred and Carol Sommer Imaging and Women’s Services Suite. The space is outfitted with the latest technology for 3D mammography, bone density scan (DEXA scan) and ultrasound.

High Tech in Unprecedented Times

When the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, Sharp Coronado faced new challenges to protect and care for the community. The Foundation purchased two Xenex LightStrike Germ-Zapping™ disinfection robots, devices that use intense bursts of ultraviolet light to quickly deactivate viruses, bacteria and spores on hospital surfaces. Coronado residents Bob Campbell and Becci Rocco generously funded the robots, affectionately named after their late dogs, Ava and Rosi.

Nearly half a million dollars was secured from generous community members inspired by the hospital’s response to the pandemic through dedicated health care services and a vaccine clinic.

Envisioning the Future of Sharp Coronado

Sharp is again looking to the future of health care in Coronado.

The Foundation is leading a new campaign to support emergency and intensive care at Sharp Coronado — its largest campaign to date, with a goal of $18 million. Although it’s part of Sharp HealthCare’s systemwide ENVISION campaign, all contributions to Sharp Coronado will remain in this community.

Once again, dedicated philanthropists are responding to Sharp Coronado’s call. Initial contributions to the Emergency Department came through the estate of longtime supporter and gala sponsor Willene Whiteman Coyle. A lead gift for this project soon followed from Carol Sommer. Other leadership gifts from loyal donors include Lynne Harpst Koen, continuing three generations of support from the Harpst Family; Bob Campbell and Becci Rocco; Arlene Inch; Lyn Perino and Lyndsey and Allan Arendsee, honoring the late Jim Perino; and Gwyneth Bent, carrying on the Mather Family legacy.

Bob Payne, Carol Sommer and Patty Payne celebrate the dedication of the Fred and Carol Sommer Imaging and Women's Services Suite on March 27, 2017.

To date, the Foundation has reached over 80% of its fundraising goal to support new services, with nearly $15 million raised. In 2022, Sharp Coronado dedicated the new Sherrie and Ron Auen Intensive Care Unit, now on the hospital’s fourth floor. The unit includes seven private rooms, ample capacity for lifesaving technology and space for loved ones to visit. The remainder of the fourth floor will also be renovated with 10 modernized acute and progressive care patient rooms and two dedicated family lounges for care partners in need of respite and reflection.

Once considered one of the island’s best-kept secrets, the Emergency Department is now the destination of choice for more than 70% of Coronado residents. To meet the growing need, the Emergency Department will almost double in size to 15 private treatment rooms, reducing wait times and improving patient experience.

Additionally, the Emergency Department entrance canopy will be upgraded along with a new

drive aisle and parking. Seismic retrofitting, funded by Sharp HealthCare, will enable the hospital to continue serving the community for decades to come.

Thanks to the vision and dedication of countless individuals and the support of residents, Coronado remains able to offer high-quality health care close to home. The hospital’s extraordinary transformation over the last two decades is a testament to the support and partnership of this generous community.

To learn more about Sharp Coronado’s campaign for Emergency and Intensive Care, visit sharp.com/give/coronado-foundation.

• Nora Allen has led Coronado Hospital Foundation for more than a decade in her role as Chief Development Officer. As the philanthropic arm of Sharp Coronado Hospital, Coronado Hospital Foundation’s mission is to enhance the current and future health care needs of Coronado residents, visitors and the surrounding communities through projects like the Campaign for Emergency and Intensive Care. To learn more visit sharp.com/give/coronado-foundation or call 619-522-3703.

Leadership donors Sherrie Auen and daughter, Catharine Reed celebrate the unveiling of the transformed Intensive Care Unit on June 17, 2022.

Chabad of Coronado

1300 Orange Ave., Suite 120-130

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Christ Episcopal Church

1114 9th St. (at C Avenue)

(619) 435-4561

Email: admin@christchurchcoronado.org

Website: christchurchcoronado.org

Coronado Community Church

Village Hall, 639 H Ave.

(619) 437-6827

Email: sjmrev@aol.com

Website: coronadocommunitychurch.org

Coronado Southern Baptist Church

111 Orange Ave., (619) 435-8682

Email: john@coronadosbc.com

Website: coronadosbc.com

First Baptist Church of Coronado 445 C Ave.

(619) 435-6588

Email: secretary@fbcoronado.com

Website: fbcoronado.com

First Church of Christ, Scientist

1123 8th St.

(619) 435-4383

Website: prayerthatheals.org

Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church 979 C Ave.

(619) 435-6860

Website: gmpc.org

House 242

1331 Orange Ave. (Emerald C Gallery)

Email: dannyfischer@house242.com

Website: house242.com

Calvary Chapel Coronado

Living Waters Christian Church

1224 10th St. #103

(619) 435-8233

Email: cccoronadolwf@gmail.com

Website: calvarychapelcoronado.com

Resurrection Lutheran Church

1111 5th St.

(619) 435-1000

Email: secretary@resurrectioncoronado.com

Website: resurrectioncoronado.com

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

655 Avenue

(619) 435-3167

Email: sacredheart@sacredheartcor.org

Website: sacredheartcor.org

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

700 D Ave.

(619) 435-5691

Email: stpauls.coronadoumc@gmail.com

Website: stpaulsmethodist.com

Victory Lighthouse United Pentecostal Church

111 Orange Avenue

(858) 499-9312

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Marriott Resort & Spa 2000 Second St.

(619) 435-3000

Amalo Brew Coffee

Coronado Library

Calypso Cafe 505 Grand Caribe Causeway

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Central Liquor & Deli

178 Orange Ave.

(619) 435-0118

Coronado Coffee Company Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 522-0217

Eno Pizza Hotel del Coronado

1500 Orange Ave. (619) 522-8546

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Little Frenchie

1166 Orange Ave. (619) 675-0041

Lobster West

Night & Day Cafe 847 Orange Ave. (619) 435-9776

Costa Azul Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 435-3525

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Panera 980 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4288

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640 Orange Ave.

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Avenue Liquor Wine & Subs

878 Orange Ave.

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Babcock & Story Bar Hotel del Coronado 1500 Orange Ave.

(619) 435-6611

Bluewater Grill 1701 Strand Way

Chez Loma 1132 Loma Ave.

(619) 435-0661

Chipotle Mexican Grill 1360 Orange Ave. (619) 365-4287

Clayton’s Bakery and Bistro

849 Orange Ave.

(619) 319-5001

Crown Bistro Crown City Inn

520 Orange Ave. (619) 435-3678

Crown Landing Loews Coronado Bay Resort 4000 Coronado Bay Road

(619) 424-4000

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

Mexican Village 126 Orange Ave. (619) 319-5955

McP's Irish Pub 1107 Orange Ave. (619) 435-5280

Miguel’s Cocina

1351 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4237

Parakeet Cafe 1134 Orange Ave. (619) 675-0104

Parakeet Juicery East 943 Orange Ave. (619) 319-5931

Parakeet Juicery West 1138 Orange Ave. (619) 537-0018

Park Place

Liquor & Deli 1000 Park Place (619) 435-0116

(619) 435-0155

Boney’s Bayside Market

155 Orange Ave. (619) 435-0776

The Brigantine 1333 Orange Ave.

(619) 435-4166

Burger King Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 435-8707

Clayton’s Coffee Shop

979 Orange Ave.

(619) 435-5425

Clayton’s Mexican Takeout 1107 10th St.

(619) 437-8811

Crown Room Hotel del Coronado

1500 Orange Ave.

(619) 522-8490

Crown Town Deli Ferry Landing 1201 1st St.

(619) 675-0013

Mindful Cafe Sharp Coronado Hospital 250 Prospect Ave. (619) 522-3600

Il Fornaio 1333 1st St. (619) 437-4911

Island Pasta 1202 Orange Ave. (619) 435-4545

KFC/Taco Bell 100 B Ave. (619) 435-2055

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Mootime Creamery 1025 Orange Ave. (619) 435-2422

Nado Gelato Cafe 1017 C Ave. (619) 522-9053

Peohe’s Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 437-4474

Poke123 1009 Orange Ave. (571) 221-4649

Rosemary Trattoria 120 Orange Ave. (619) 537-0054

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Burger Lounge

922 Orange Ave.

(619) 435-6835

Cold Stone Creamery Ferry Landing 1201 1st St.

(619) 437-6919

Coronado Brewing Co. 170 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4452

Danny’s Palm Bar & Grill 965 Orange Ave. (619) 435-3171

Domino’s 1330 Orange Ave.

(619) 437-4241

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Lil’ Piggy’s Bar-B-Q Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 522-0217

Little Club 132 Orange Ave. (619) 435-5885

Nado Republic 1007 C Ave. (619) 996-3271

Nicky Rotten’s Bar & Burger Joint 100 Orange Ave. (619) 537-0280

Saiko Sushi 116 Orange Ave. (619) 435-0868

Serea Coastal Cuisine Hotel del Coronado 1500 Ocean Ave. (619) 435-6611

Serrano's Coronado

126 Orange Avenue

(619) 537-0102

Sheerwater Hotel del Coronado 1500 Ocean Ave.

(619) 522-8490

Spiro’s Greek Cafe

Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 435-1225

Starbucks 960 Orange Ave.

(619) 437-8306

Stake Chophouse & Bar

1309 Orange Ave. (619) 522-0077

Subway 1330 Orange Ave. (619) 435-8272

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) 522-6890

Tent City 1100 Orange Ave. (619) 435-4611

Trident Coffee 942 Orange Ave. (619) 509-7118

Villa Nueva Bakery Café 956 Orange Ave. (619) 435-1256

Village Pizzeria

1206 Orange Ave. (619) 522-0449

Village Pizzeria Bayside Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 437-0650

Which Wich

926 Orange Ave.

(619) 522-9424

Wine a Bit

928 Orange Ave. (619) 365-4953

Yummy Sushi

1330 Orange Ave. (619) 435-2771

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Coronado Ferry Schedule

Broadway Pier

The Ferry departs the Broadway Pier hourly, from 9am to 9pm (10pm on Friday & Saturday nights)

The Ferry departs Coronado hourly, from 9:30am to 9:30pm

The Convention Center (South Embarcadero)

The Ferry departs from the Convention Center at :25 & :55 past the hour, from 9:25am to 9:55pm (10:55pm on Friday & Saturday nights)

The Ferry departs Coronado at :10 and :40 past the hour from 9:10am to 9:40pm (10:40pm on Friday & Saturday nights)

Ferry operated by Flagship Cruises & Events (619) 234-4111

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