Crown City Magazine May 2023 Issue

COVER: Photo by William Edwin Willis | WilliamEdwinWillis.com

2 IN FOCUS: Photo by Barry Alman

10 A NOTE FROM THE GUEST EDITOR: Georgia Chakos Ferrell, Executive Director of Safe Harbor Coronado

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

16 COMMUNITY: Support Safe Harbor Coronado by participating in May Mental Wellness Month!

22 HISTORY: Experience the annual Historic Home Tour both in print and in person

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

34 FOOD: Discover the Taste the World event with MAKE Projects benefiting the San Diego Peace Corps Assn.

38 LIFESTYLE: Spring cleaning for your spice drawer and other small spaces with Bungalow 56

42 CORONADO IN BLOOM: Coronado Floral Association congratulates the Home Front Judging winners

48 ART: Coronado Schools Foundation introduces the featured artists of the Art & Wine Festival on May 13th

50 FASHION: Stylist Lisa Solis and photographer Joel Ortiz capture the Coastal Style with the Castiglione family

58 FAITH GROUP LISTING: A monthly listing of local faith groups with heartfelt tribute to the Kracht family

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 Joel Ortiz | @joelphotoguyortiz

Read about the Castiglione Family's early Mother's Day celebration with local stylist Lisa Solis on page 50. Photo by Joel Ortiz.

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MAY GUEST EDITOR

Georgia Chakos Ferrell of Safe Harbor Coronado

CONTENT EDITORS

Sydney Zoehrer, Joel Ortiz

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Georgia Chakos Ferrell, Samantha Bey, Carol Pastor, Judy Silverstein

Clyde Van Arsdall IV, Karyn Frasier, Jessica Nicolls, Stephanie Clegg

Alexandra Withers, Lisa Solis

ART & PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTORS

William Edwin Willis, Joel Ortiz, Barry Alman

Coronado Historical Association

the Mearns Family, Clyde Van Arsdall IV, Bungalow 56

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Safe Harbor Coronado, Coronado Cultural Arts Association

Coronado Promenade Concerts, Coronado Historical Association

Coronado Floral Association, Hotel Del Coronado

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WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER

May Mental Wellness Month is here! We are honored to be the guest editor of Crown City Magazine this month as we work to promote the importance of mental wellness in our lives. This month there are lots of community activities you can participate in; just check out our website for the calendar of events at SafeHarborCoronado. org/may23.

Most importantly, this is a great time to connect with your family, friends or neighbors. Use this article to spark conversation and take a chance on being vulnerable and really connecting with at least one other person. You have the power to change a life… including your own, so be sure to take care of yourself this month! Take a walk in the park, along the beach or just through the neighborhood. Stop to smell the flowers, watch the birds or look for dolphins in the ocean. Bring your awareness to the moment as you walk. Feel the sun on your face and the ground beneath your feet… yes, sometimes it really is the simple things that make the biggest impact.

We are so blessed in our community with the ocean, fabulous weather and wonderful neighbors. Sometimes, though, people can feel added shame for having so much, and yet, struggling internally with how they feel. This month, give yourself and others permission to feel emotions without judgment. Sometimes, naming and sharing what you're feeling in simple terms helps to better manage even the most difficult emotions. So move beyond good, bad, happy or sad and put a name to what you are really feeling.

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention gratitude in this note. It is so simple that we often overlook it. Study after study shows that finding something to be grateful for has a huge positive impact. Try this today: think of someone in your life who has had a positive influence on you and how they impacted your life. Just doing this alone will be hugely beneficial. If you want to take it to the next level, call or write to that person and tell them how they impacted you. Now you’ve doubled the positive impact.

This month and every month, take time for your mental well-being, connect with others, be in the moment and show gratitude. For more tips and resources go to SafeHarborCoronado.org, sign up for our e-newsletter and follow us on social media @SafeHarborCoronado. I’d love to hear your stories. Connect with me directly at info@SafeHarborCoronado.org or 619-522-6884.

Sincerely,

Georgia Chakos Ferrell Executive Director, Safe Harbor Coronado

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

Sunday Promenade Concerts in Spreckels Park are back! Concerts run from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend with concerts every Sunday. For more information, visit coronadoconcert.com.

• Coronado Historical Association events, tours and Museum CoronadoHistory.org

• Coronado Island Film Festival year-round Classic Film Series CoronadoFilmFest.com

• 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

• 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

In This Together

Show your support for Safe Harbor this month by participating in May Mental Wellness Month activities

By Samantha Bey

Safe Harbor is championing May Mental Wellness Month again this year, partnering with several Coronado businesses, organizations and individuals to host a wide variety of mental wellness offerings. These programs are geared toward encouraging everyone in Coronado to talk to their friends and family about the importance of psychological wellbeing, and to work towards lifting the stigma around mental health.

You can join the schools, the library, the hospital, many businesses and service groups as they unite to provide mental wellness programming all month long. With community-driven events, workshops, conversations and programs that aim to celebrate and support one another, there is truly something for everyone.

Show your support for May Mental Wellness month by signing up for one of their many activities on their website, SafeHarborCoronado.org. Safe Harbor offers a myriad of programs in addition to counseling, including:

• Hour-long “Coffee Talks” are interactive presentations given by experts in the field based on hot topics and recurring issues which face our families.

• The Aloha Club serves as a welcoming committee for new Coronado families, who receive a bag of goodies and resources and, if requested, are matched with existing families for support and connection.

• Parenting workshops are designed to equip parents with the tools to manage situations that arise with their children.

• Special community events, like film screenings and panel discussions, serve to

destigmatize mental health issues.

• Programs for youth ages four through 18, ranging from preschool programs like “Turtle Time,” which teaches emotional awareness and management, to “Game Club,” which brings teens together to develop social skills and build community in a safe environment.

• And so much more! The calendar of events on their website will be updated DAILY during the month of May.

In the frenzied hustle and bustle of today’s fast-paced world, it’s all too easy to let our mental wellness fall to the bottom of the priority totem pole. But

given what we’ve all overcome in the past three years, taking a step back to care for our mental health — and that of the people around us — is crucial now more than ever.

“Our mental health took a huge hit across all realms over the past several years,” said Michael Tanori, AMFT and counselor for Safe Harbor Coronado. Beyond the normal ups-and-downs of childhood and adolescence, isolation due to the pandemic and exposure to social media have created challenges for today’s youth different from those experienced by recent generations. Additionally, the growing need for mental health support has resulted in nationwide shortages in providers equipped to meet the needs of America’s youth.

“We’ve come a long way when it comes to getting rid of the stigma around asking for help,” said Tanori. “But we’ve got a long way to go.”

In light of this reality, Coronado is all the more blessed to have the services of Safe Harbor Coronado (formerly Coronado SAFE). The organization has been serving our community for 25 years. The vision at Safe Harbor Coronado is resilient youth, able to face life’s challenges.

They want to give everyone exactly what they need to thrive. Through counseling services, programs and workshops, they work hard to strengthen our community with mental wellness knowledge and tools.

One of the barriers to mental wellness anywhere is access to timely, affordable counseling services. Safe Harbor Coronado is NOT an emergency mental health care provider. However, Safe

Harbor can provide a supportive bridge of services and referrals as individuals and families go through the process of accessing traditional and comprehensive mental health care. As Tanori explained, Safe Harbor operates on a sliding scale, addressing cost-of-care issues for some, so they are able to serve a wider range of the population who may not otherwise be able to pay due to extenuating circumstances. Safe Harbor can also work with a family’s particular budget to ensure accessibility of necessary care regardless of financial constraints.

Becoming deeply involved in Coronado’s tight-knit community — and engaging the whole community in return — is a pillar of Safe Harbor’s model, explained Executive Director Georgia Chakos Ferrell. “Because we are a small

organization in a small town, we are able to keep in close touch with the community’s needs and provide services that address them directly,” said Ferrell. “Through the Safe Harbor Coalition, we meet monthly with city council members, the district superintendent, all private and public school principals and counselors, student resource officers, police and library staff to keep our finger on the pulse of what issues our youth are struggling with, what recurring issues we’re seeing and we address them in a tailored way.”

The best way to join us is to visit SafeHarborCoronado.org/May23. Here you will find the most up to date information on mental wellness events happening throughout Coronado in May. Are you looking to add an activity or sponsor an event? Find prompts on our webpage, call us at 619-522-6884 or email us at info@ safeharborcoronado.org to add your event to the calendar, or sponsor an event.

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

HISTORIC BUILDINGS IN CORONADO

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

How many times have you walked up Orange Avenue, perhaps on the way to work or strolling along with friends? Have you ever thought to take a good look at some of these buildings? Many avoided the wrecking ball and are still very much in use today. Each adds to what makes Coronado unique from other towns along the coast. Our historic business district is what makes our city special. Take a stroll with me in honor of May, Preservation Month.

This Mother's Day, explore the historic homes of charming Coronado Island while supporting community history by purchasing your ticket for the Annual Historic Home Tour. Ticket holders will walk through the doors of these exclusive private homes open one day only on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2023. Tickets are available at www.coronadohistory.org.

If you're unable to attend the home tour, take a journey with us on these pages. Start your trip at the Boathouse, across from the Hotel del Coronado. The boathouse dates back to the early days before the hotel and Tent City, which was centered where we see the Coronado Shores complex today. The boathouse later became the Chart House Restaurant for many years. It was a favorite spot for locals out for dinner, and now is a new favorite, the Bluewater Grill.

Coronado Chart House when it operated in the boat house in 1982 Coronado Historical Association Collection.

Not far away, on the Hotel del Coronado site is the Oxford Hotel. It now serves as offices for the Del. In 1887 it was Coronado’s first hotel, located at 1st Street and Orange. It was relocated and repurposed many times over the years. In later years, it served as a boarding house for Hotel Del employees and sat near our post office until the hotel agreed to take it and move it to their grounds in 1983. It has been an active part of the hotel ever since.

The Oxford Hotel when it was located on Ynez Place. Date unknown. Coronado Historical Association Collection.

Have you been to Chez Loma Restaurant, located on the other side of Orange Avenue on Loma Avenue? For the past 36 years it has been that fine dining location. This is another one of the oldest properties in Coronado. This historic landmark was built in 1889 for Mary Carey, originally located on D Avenue, and was moved to Loma Avenue in 1904 becoming the home of John Hizar, former city clerk. For many years, it was known as the Carey-Hizar House.

Back on Orange Ave, there is also the building that housed the original hospital. Local Maud Lancaster started running a small hospital operation out of her home before moving it to 1111 Orange Avenue in 1927. The Coronado Emergency Hospital operated until a new hospital was built at the current location on Third Street and Soledad Place in 1942. The Orange Avenue building then served as the Hadley Hall Apartment Hotel for Navy sailors and later was home to various businesses, including the Bayberry Tree gift shop and the Sports Emporium.

Chez Loma Restaurant. Date unknown. Coronado Historical Association Collection.

The Bayberry Tree gift shop. Date unknown. Coronado Historical Association Collection.

Conclude your trip down memory lane in front of the Village Theater. 1947, this art deco and rather extravagant theater came to Coronado. During the '70s and early '80s, it even had Saturday morning shows for the kids. A quarter sent your kids to the movies for the morning. It was also known for its first-run movies until its closing in 2000. During that last year of operation, it was hard to find two seats together that were in good working order. If you came early enough, with the lights still on, your friends would yell out to give you a location for a pair of seats. The theater was vacant until 2011, when it was beautifully restored and repurposed into three theaters. It is now the site of the annual film festival.

The Village Theater in 1987. Coronado Historical Association Collection.

As you walk through historic Coronado, remember that May 14th is Mother's Day and the return of the Annual Historic Home Tour. Be sure to get your tickets from the Coronado Historical Association (www.coronadohistory.org) so you can explore the inside of one of Coronado’s many beloved historic homes. I have it under good authority that this year is one you will not want to miss, with exclusive access to homes along Glorietta Boulevard. What a treat!

• 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.

POWs RETURN TO CORONADO

Honoring and Remembering Prisoners of War

Coronado Woman Fought for Those Missing in Action

BY JUDY SILVERSTEIN GRAY PHOTOS COURTESY OF MRS. PAT MEARNS & FAMILY IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CORONADO HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

It was September 1969, and only one month after the Woodstock Festival. A loaf of bread cost 23 cents, a gallon of milk was $1.10 and six cents would buy a first-class postage stamp. America had just put a man on the moon.

But none of that mattered much to Pat Mearns. She wanted to know what had happened to Art, her husband, a major in the U.S. Air Force.

She didn’t know much other than the fact that his F-105 plane had not returned from a mission. Pat and her two young daughters, Missy and Frances, remained in their home for a few weeks at the Yokota Air Base in Japan, where they had been living while Art flew missions. But when no further word came, she moved the family back to her native California, taking a job on the cardiac floor at Los Angeles County Hospital where she had attended nursing school.

As a military wife, Pat believed her government was doing all it could to learn about Art’s fate. As time went by at an agonizing pace with no further word about Art’s fate, she was increasingly irritated and felt the North Vietnamese government was not forthcoming. As time wore on with little information from military officials, her confidence began to fade. Wives were supposed to be as loyal to the Air Force as their husbands, but the tormenting and continuing silence made her question everything. It was also a time of seismic political unrest in America. Yet Pat could never forget the horror she felt watching footage of barefoot and tortured American POWs in the Hanoi March several years prior. “Seeing two men I knew barefoot, bleeding and bandaged made me so mad,” she said. When she first heard the North Vietnamese vowed to put American pilots on trial for war crimes, she was terrified. Pat vowed to do something.

Taking matters into her own hands, she voiced her questions and concerns about the plight of missing U.S. servicemen in Southeast Asia to her elected officials. Leaving Missy and Frances in the care of her parents, she packed a bag and headed for Washington, D.C. Never before had military families had to take diplomatic matters into their own hands, she thought.

Lt. Col. & Mrs. Mearns attend an event.

Camped out in the downtown office of a relative, Pat made meticulous lists of all the members of the House and Senate, and then, typed letters to each one on her spiffy silvery blue typewriter, a gift from her mother. First she mailed the letters, then waited patiently for staffers to call and make appointments. Visiting the halls and offices of Congress, she spoke to anyone who would listen to her pleas on behalf of missing American servicemen and their families.

Her efforts didn’t end in our nation’s capital. Pat and other wives of POWs and missing servicemen traveled to France to confront North Vietnamese officials at the Paris Peace Talks.

“What did we have to lose?” she recalled. “We were determined to find out what happened to our men.”

The women were on their own; the U.S. government had warned they would receive no help or support from their government.

Pat and other MIA wives then hatched an even bigger plan. With assistance from Bob Dornan, then a Southern California radio host, the women left on a round-the-world trip in 1970 to meet with world leaders. Their mission was to convince them to plead with the North Vietnamese to provide a full accounting of America’s missing men. The women also demanded regular mail exchanges and medical treatment. But their battles were hard-fought and hard-won. Eventually, persistence paid off and the release of POW issue became the only victory of the Vietnam War.

Mrs. Mearns among other women representing the National League of Families of American Prisoners in Paris.

Pat Mearns’ nursing school graduation photo.

Art & Pat Mearns on their wedding day.

Painting of Frances and Missy Mearns by Maxine McCaffrey.

Mrs. Pat Mearns at a meeting, taken for Life Magazine.

Mrs. Pat Mearns on the phone, taken for Life Magazine.

Pat’s personal story is one of resilience. Being eyed suspiciously by her banker when she cashed her husband’s monthly paycheck, and chased around the desk by congressional male staffers when all she wanted was to discuss the missing servicemen, only strengthened her resolve.

It was a difficult and bittersweet day when the first POWs returned to America in 1973. Pat was relieved for the families welcoming home loved ones. But she cried long and hard when her beloved Art wasn’t one of them.

Now in her ninth decade, Pat remains unafraid to face challenges, but is only now beginning to realize

the impact of the work undertaken by a handful of military wives. She has great recall, a fondness for the arts, a fierce devotion to family and friends and a hallmark passion for doing the right thing.

Join the Coronado Public Library, Coronado Cultural Arts Commission and the Coronado Historical Association for the west coast release of Unwavering: The Wives Who Fought to Ensure No Man is Left Behind on May 18 at 7:00pm at the Coronado Performing Arts Center. This is a free event, but special reserved seating is available by pre-ordering your signed copy of the book at www. coronadohistory.org.

• Judy Silverstein Gray is the co-author of Unwavering: The Women Who Fought to Ensure No Man is Left Behind. A former reporter and U.S. Coast Guard veteran, Judy has a strong interest in the narratives of trailblazers. Pat Mearns was one who fought for policy change to ensure America leaves no man behind. Visit unwaveringbook.com for information about upcoming book events.

Mrs. Pat Mearns with other MIA wives on Capitol Hill.

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Taste the World Service:

It’s All About Giving Back

This past weekend, I took a trip around the world and got my passport stamped 21 times. This adventure wasn't an actual trip, but a culinary experience offered by the San Diego Peace Corps Association (SDPCA).

The event was called Taste the World, and it took place in a beautiful community garden in North Park, operated by MAKE Projects. All the money raised went to the SDPCA for its various philanthropic projects.

The SDPCA is composed of people who once served in the Peace Corps. The experience featured various association members sharing a soup or stew from the country where they worked, resulting in 21 different offerings.

As guests entered the garden, they were given a bowl with a spoon and a passport. The passport listed the various countries and the corresponding soup or stew. The idea was to get your passport stamped each time you tried a dish.

Story and Photos by Chef Clyde Van Arsdall

The MAKE Projects garden in North Park where Taste the World was held.

It was so much fun going from table to table, talking with the volunteers about the dish they had made and the county where they had served. I enjoyed all of them, but for me, the Squash and Peanut Stew from West Africa, the Pumpkin Tomato Curry from India and the Dahl from Nepal stood out.

Some soups and stews came with rice or exciting toppings such as shaved coconut or roasted peanuts, and others with spicy sauces and chutneys. You could taste the love in each offering. It was evident that the food of these countries had impacted the people who had experienced the cuisine firsthand.

What a fun way to raise money! The Peace Corps is such a noble calling. Georgia Chakos and Colleen Patricia Garrett, who work at Safe Harbor Coronado, both served with this organization and are why I attended this delicious event. After dedicating themselves to the Peace Corps, it is no mystery why they have chosen now to serve Coronado through the essential works of Safe Harbor.

Georgia, Coronado High School (CHS) class of ’85 serves as the executive director of Safe Harbor. When she was a young woman right out of college, she joined the Peace Corps, trained first in Senegal, then served in the Ivory Coast. She recently hired Colleen, who also served in the Peace Corps in Cape Verde off the coast of West Africa.

Besides working at Safe Harbor, Colleen, CHS class of ’97, is president of the San Diego Peace Corps Association. She shared with Georgia that her organization was hosting the tasting event to raise money for her local chapter.

Taste the World was a no-brainer — donating to a worthy cause while sampling diverse soups and stews. Sign me up!

I feel selfish telling you about this delicious event after the fact, but never fear; this was the sixth year they have organized Taste The World, so I am sure they will hold the event again next year. While we eagerly await its return, I have discovered a similar way to enjoy a fantastic meal while contributing to another noble cause.

MAKE Projects was generous enough to allow the SDPCA to host the event in their community garden. The organization also operates a cafe on Thursdays and Saturdays in the same beautiful setting, the MAKE cafe. The establishment offers job training that provides real-world, hands-on, paid work experience for low-income refugee and immigrant women and youth, many of whom have never worked in the United States.

The community garden provides a lot of food for the cafe. The menu has offerings from over 26 countries and dishes inspired by the many fantastic refugee and immigrant women who work in the garden and restaurant.

While you plan your culinary trip to next year's Taste the World event, we can all support MAKE Projects, no passport necessary. This charming outdoor garden experience is one of a kind and makes a real difference in people's lives.

• MAKE cafe is open Thursdays from 5:307:30pm and Saturdays from 10am-1pm. For more information, go to sdmake.org.

• Georgia, Colleen and the rest of the Safe Harbor team have partnered with the community

of Coronado to provide lots of activities during May Mental Wellness Month. They like to say, “We are all IN THIS TOGETHER!” Check out the calendar of events on their website to participate: SafeHarborCoronado.org/may23.

• San Diego Peace Corps Association does incredible work locally and globally. For information on Taste The World and other upcoming events, visit sdpca.org.

• 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.

Top left: Georgia Chakos, Michael Tanori and Colleen Garrett of Coronado Safe Harbor.

West African Peanut Soup with Chicken

Georgia enjoyed a version of this soup while in the Ivory Coast Mark Bittman, New York Times

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• ¾cup roasted and shelled peanuts

• 2 tablespoons peanut or neutral oil, like grapeseed or corn

• 1 medium red or white onion, chopped

• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

• 1 tablespoon minced garlic

• ½ pound skinless, boneless chicken (about 2 thighs or breasts) cut into chunks

• Pinch of cayenne

• Salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 6 cups stock or water

• 2 sweet potatoes or yams (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into thick slices

• 8 plum tomatoes, cored and halved (canned are fine; drain and reserve liquid for another use)

• ½ pound collards or kale, washed and cut into wide ribbons

• ¼ to ½cup peanut butter, chunky or smooth

Instructions

• Chop peanuts, crush them with the side of a knife, or pulse them in a food processor to chop roughly.

• Put oil in a deep skillet or medium saucepan over medium heat; a minute later, add onion, ginger, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add chicken and continue cooking for 3 or 4 minutes until just coloring. Add ½ cup peanuts and the cayenne and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

• Stir in the stock and sweet potatoes, boil and gently turn the heat down to medium-low so the soup bubbles. Stir in tomatoes and collards, then cook, occasionally stirring, until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.

• Stir in ¼ cup peanut butter. Taste, adjust seasoning (you may want to add more peanut butter at this point), and serve, garnished with remaining peanuts.

This is Colleen’s meatball version of Moroccan Merguez sausage. She fell in love with Moroccan culture and cuisine traveling there while in the Peace Corp.

Moroccan Meatballs for a Party

Yield: 40-50 1-ounce meatballs

Meatballs

Ingredients:

• 1.5 pounds of ground dark meat chicken

• 1 pound of ground beef

• 1 large head of garlic chopped fine

• ½ bunch of a mixture of fresh parsley, mint and cilantro chopped. Not a bunch of each (you can adjust the mix, you decide what feels right)

• 1 ½ teaspoons each of paprika, cumin, fennel and cinnamon

• 1/4 cup of Harissa paste (buy pre-made in a jar)

Instructions:

• Mix everything completely — no fillers needed! No eggs or breadcrumbs!

• Wet your clean hands with ice-cold water (do this repeatedly, so the meat doesn't stick to your hands) and roll 1-inch round balls (pingpong sized); place on parchment-lined baking sheets.

• Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes at 400 degrees.

Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes

• ½ 6 oz can of tomato paste

• ½ 15 oz can of tomato sauce

• 1/2 cup of peanut butter (I use the smooth, fresh ground kind — lots of yummy oil)

• ¼ cup of harissa paste

• 1/2 bunch of a mixture of fresh parsley, mint and cilantro, chopped. Not a bunch of each (you can adjust the mix, decide what feels right)

• 1.5 teaspoons each of paprika, cumin, fennel and cinnamon

Instructions:

• Stir the meatballs into the sauce and serve hot from the pot or crockpot.

Colleen's Notes:

• Traditionally served with couscous, these meatballs are also super yummy on a baguette sandwich.

• I like a nice Mediterranean-style salad on the side for a complete meal.

• I buy mine at Vine Ripe Market in La Mesa, a Turkish-owned market with all the ingredients needed for this recipe – check out their website, vineripefoods.com.

Spice Up Your Spice Drawer

By Jessica Nicolls + Karyn Frazier

With the warmer temperatures and blooming flowers, we are delighted that spring is in full swing. We started our spring cleaning off right this year by tackling the spice drawer. It was a mess of different sized bottles and labels that made finding anything a challenge.

Did you know that spices have an expiration date? Before you start organizing, make sure you check the bottles and throw anything out that has expired.

1. Uniform Jars: We went with a clear jar with a white lid for a clean and simple look.

2. Pretty Labels: Nothing makes our hearts happier than clean, legible labels. With a cohesive look, it makes it easier to find what you are looking for and makes you want to stare lovingly at your spice drawer all day.

3. Make sure to write the expiration date on the back label of the new bottles so you know when it is time to replace the spices.

You can put this same method to use in the rest of your kitchen, finding clear organizational bins and labeling them with uniform labels. This advanced level of tidy can change your entire mood when opening up doors and drawers in your kitchen.

Cluttered, messy spaces can feel overwhelming and cause unneeded frustration when you need to make a meal or find something you’ve been looking for. We suggest picking one small area or drawer at a time to tackle your spring cleaning. Pick an area you use most, like your kitchen, and tthen move room by room nd choose small spaces to work your way through. This is the most effective way to organize, and we use this method often when installing items in our clients' homes. Choose one space and finish it before moving on to the next area. When everything has a clearly labeled place, it will be easier to maintain order and cleanliness.

Happy spring cleaning!

• Karyn Frazier and Jessica Nicolls are the owners of local interior design firm Bungalow 56.

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The Best of Coronado

By Stephanie Clegg

Photos by Joel Ortiz

1124 F Avenue won Best of the Village in this year's Home Front Judging contest.

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Home Front Judging (HFJ) contest! This annual tradition brings the whole community together to help make our island even more beautiful than it already is. This contest would not be possible

without the many volunteers involved. Home front judges award homes, schools, churches, municipal buildings, parks and businesses with blue, red and yellow ribbons. This year, green ribbons were also given for earth friendly homes.

Lori Smith and Kelly Kindorf, Co-Chairs of the 2023 Coronado Floral Association’s Home Front Judging reflected on another fun contest. “Our Volunteers were out in full force last week, happily awarding ribbons and taking advantage of the sunny weather. The Community answered the challenge and beautified their gardens. With our recent rains, everything (save some Roses) was in full bloom. This year we saw so much green! Bushes, trees, leafy flowers and succulents, all were thriving. We are so grateful to all our 2023 Volunteers who made HFJ a success.”

Best of the Cays

32 Green Turtle Road

Abby Berk, Emerald Keepers Board Member comments on the new green ribbons awarded to earth-friendly homes. "Emerald Keepers is pleased to celebrate over 255 Coronado homes with beautiful earth friendly home fronts. Recent years have seen a steady increase in environmentally friendly landscaping around Coronado with a wide variety of designs and plants that can complement any home. We hope interest in Earth Friendly home fronts continues to grow as it saves homeowners time and money while benefitting our local soil, water supply and biodiversity.”

This Coronado home won Best Earth Friendly home this year.

Use this handy map to see these stunning landscapes for yourself! No doubt you will gain plenty of inspiration for the many ways to spruce up your own garden. Many residents start preparing for this fun contest well in advance, making the beauty last all year.

A big thank you goes out to all of the volunteers who made this contest a success this year. If this sounds like fun to you, consider joining the Coronado Floral Association for year-round gardening fun that culminates with the HFJ competition and of course, the annual Coronado Flower Show each spring.

• Joel Ortiz is a professional photographer who loves to shoot portraits and events in Coronado. He can be reached at joel. photoguy.ortiz@gmail.com.

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

Meet the Artists at the 2nd annual Art & Wine Festival

After a hugely successful inaugural event in 2022, the Coronado Art & Wine Festival is returning to the island for its second year on Saturday, May 13th from 12-5pm. Join the Coronado Schools Foundation and the Coronado Chamber of Commerce at 10th & Orange Avenue, in the heart of the village, as they host this family-friendly event to celebrate the arts, all while raising money to support STEM & Arts funding for Coronado’s public schools.

This year promises to be bigger and better than ever with over 75 local and international artists, three separate wine areas, samples from the best local eateries, live music on the main stage, including local bands and student performances, an art auction and an interactive youth art area. It’s an event that promises to be fun for the entire family!

Brand new this year is a Meet the Artists VIP Party on Friday, May 12 featuring the festival’s featured artists: Jody Esquer, Evgeny Yorobe, Inocente, and Pako Pablos. Hosted at an Ocean Boulevard beachfront home in Coronado, guests will indulge, sipping premium wines with a a sommelier savoring gourmet bites from favorite local chefs and learning more about the artists’ stories, mediums and inspiration behind their work. This event kicks off the Art & Wine Festival, a celebration of food, wine and culture, bringing together the best Coronado has to offer.

Meet Inocente

Inocente discovered her passion for art when she was 12 years old as a homeless teen living in San Diego. Since then, she has participated in world-renowned art shows, had an Oscar-winning documentary made about her and continues to paint and work with organizations that bring art to kids and teens. Her story is an inspiration. Don’t miss meeting her on May 13th at the festival.

Meet Coronado’s own Jody Esquer

Jody Esquer, a well-known local artist, is inspired by her surroundings (mostly the beach) and has been a Coronado resident since the '70s. She uses watercolors, bright acrylics and collages to create instantly recognizable works featuring Coronado’s landmarks. To learn more about Jody, and to see her work, make sure to check out the 2nd Annual Coronado Art & Wine Festival on May 13th.

Meet Local Artist Evgeny Yorobe

Evgeny Yorobe is a native San Diegan who is proud to say has never lived anywhere else. Catching the photography bug at a young age, Evgeny would accompany his father on photography outings and later learned how to shoot in his classes at UCSD. He hopes that by integrating movement, lines, lights and color, he can share the beauty of his city with the world. Come see San Diego in a new perspective and check out Evgeny’s booth at the Coronado Art & Wine Festival.

Meet famous tech artist Pako Pablos

From Ice Cube to Tony Hawke, from Lebron James to George Lopez, artist Pako Pablos has painted them all. Growing up playing basketball and modeling, Pako didn’t pursue art until later in life where he grew to be recognized for his stylistic approach to painting industry and social icons. He has a passion for promoting art education and regularly supports artistic endeavors for young people around the world. Known for bridging art and technology with augmented reality, his booth is a must visit. You can find him on May 13th and the 2nd Annual Coronado Art & Wine Festival.

• The purpose of the Coronado Art & Wine Festival is to align CSF's mission and the Chamber's mission to provide an all-community cultural and arts event that drives business to our main thoroughfare and highlights the CSF-funded Arts programs (including fine arts and performing arts) as well as local artists. The goal is to bring the arts out of the CUSD public schools and into the heart of our community to celebrate the arts sideby-side with local artists. Free to attend, with tickets sold only in areas where there is wine tasting, the festival will be a fundraising event to support Coronado Schools Foundation which provides funding for STEM and ARTS pathways for K-12 public schools in Coronado. For more information, visit coronadoartandwinefestival.com.

Kicking up some

Mother’s Day Style and Fun in the Sun!

By Lisa Solis

Photos by Joel Ortiz

Spring has sprung, the sun is shining, hydrangeas are in bloom and the breeze off of the ocean is calling. It is as though Hollywood and nature have conspired to create this glorious setting just in time for Mother’s Day!

Feeling inspired, I invited the beautiful Castiglione family for an early Mother’s Day Celebration on the beach.

Photos by Joel Ortiz

As a stylist, I am always excited to create a look that fits any occasion. For our celebration, I curated a light and airy coastal vibe. For the color palette I choose crisp whites, soft blues and beachy beiges, as they mirror the colors of a wave as it crests and washes up to the sandy shore. To evoke both comfort and elegance, I aim for textiles of 100% linen, cotton and cashmere. Adding straw hats and sweeping totes add whimsy and fun, so I threw some of those in the mix. Finally, a stunning pair of shades sprinkle a dash of glamour and luxury.

Beautiful Janet Castiglione is a youthful, modern and playful Grandma who prefers to be called Granny by her Grandkids. Her outfit was composed of a white blouse and beige drawstring pant. Both are linen and made by Haris Cotton from Greece. I topped off her look with a tan L*Space bucket hat and a pair of sunglasses made of tortoise shell, with antique gold accents designed by KREWE. Granny Janet rocked those shades and exuded international flair and elegance.

Mom Courtney always leads with a big “let’s play” smile, and I wanted her ensemble to reflect her young, fun personality, so I pulled together a white cotton midi dress by Mare-SOLE-Amore. Draped over her shoulders is a capri blue and white woven cotton sweater by Wooden Ships — perfect for a breezy day. I added a wide brimmed, two-toned sunhat adorned with a starfish detail from Tommy Bahama and generous white tote by Sarah Stewart. The tote is made

of plastic, which is easy to rinse after a beach day, and helps to keep its shape. I finished her look with a pair of navy-blue hexagon shaped Tory Burch sunglasses with golden bamboo accents. These shades are absolutely divine, and added sophistication and surprise to this beachy ensemble. Courtney looked breathtaking and effervescent as we headed to the beach with her adorable children, Saylor (6), Isla (5) and Krew (2), all adorned with clothing from Janie and Jack to celebrate and play in.

For me, a perfect outfit has to have a combination of form and function, and these looks fit that concept. Sun hats for protection, large totes to carry all the basics to the beach and clothing made of breathable, natural textures that are suitable for either relaxation or play, and look graceful and effortlessly put together. For sure these looks suited our celebration, which was wonderfully playful and full of fun!

All of the clothing and accessories featured here are available at Weekends, a women’s clothing store located in the lower lobby of the Hotel Del Coronado. This lovely boutique has so many more fabulous finds that would make lovely Mother’s Day gifts. I also included some cute sandals and flats that complement the look available at Sweet Soles on 957 Orange Avenue in Coronado.

Happy Mother’s Day, Coronado!

• Lisa Solis is an East Coast girl whose dream of living in paradise came true in Coronado! Lisa loves living her NADO life. She is a mother, a teacher and a lover of fashion, music, culture, animals, kindness and all things that inspire beauty. With a degree from the Fashion Institute (FIDM) of Los Angeles, Lisa offers personal styling services for men and women and she can be reached for consultation by calling (619) 861-7313.

• Joel Ortiz is a professional photographer who loves to shoot portraits and events in Coronado. He can be reached at joel. photoguy.ortiz@gmail.com.

Chabad of Coronado

1300 Orange Ave., Suite 120-130 • (619) 365-4728

Email: info@chabadcoronado.com

Website: chabadcoronado.com

Christ Episcopal Church

1114 9th St. (at C Avenue) • (619) 435-4561

Email: office@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 C 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

Website: victorylighthouse.weebly.com

" Love is patient, love is kind." -Corinthians 13:4

In loving memory of Lawrence and Brenda Kracht. You can read their obituaries at CoronadoTimes.com.

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ALBACA Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa 2000 Second St.

(619) 435-3000

Amalo Brew Coffee

Coronado Library

Calypso Cafe 505 Grand Caribe Causeway

(619) 423-5144

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

Feast & Fareway

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

Little Frenchie

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

640 Orange Ave.

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

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(619) 537-9011

Avenue Liquor Wine & Subs

878 Orange Ave.

(619) 435-4663

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

2000 Visalia Row (619) 996-3322

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

1166 Orange Ave. (619) 675-0041

Lobster West 1033 B Ave. #102 (619) 675-0002

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

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

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

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

Panera 980 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4288

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

(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

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

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

Jolie Coronado 126 Orange Ave. (619) 704-2467

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Miguel’s Cocina 1351 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4237

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

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

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

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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

craft cocktails • local beer fresh seasonal cuisine

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

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

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

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

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

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

Poke123

1009 Orange Ave. (619) 823-6126

Rosemary Trattoria

120 Orange Ave. (619) 537-0054

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

CATERING Clyde Van Arsdall (619) 884-7928

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(858) 267-7161

Pret Gourmet

(619) 990-2461

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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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How to Spot a Stroke

Sharp Coronado Hospital is nationally recognized for the high level of care provided to patients having a stroke.

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Remember “BE FAST” to help identify the signs of a stroke:

B — Balance: Sudden loss of balance

E — Eyes: Blurry vision or loss of vision in one or both eyes

F — Face: Facial weakness or drooping on one side of the face, or uneven smile

A — Arms: Arm or leg weakness or numbness on one side of the body

S — Speech: Altered speech, slurring or inability to speak or find the right words

T — Time: Act fast and call 911

Every minute counts when a stroke happens. Call 911 right away if you see signs of stroke in yourself or someone else. Tell the operator you think the person is having a stroke. Paramedics will be better prepared to help them, and the hospital can prepare for their arrival.

Visit sharp.com/coronado to learn more about our exceptional care.

“Flowers don’t worry about how they’re going to bloom. They just open up and turn toward the light and that makes them beautiful.”

— JIM CARREY, Canadian actor

Stylist Lisa Solis and photographer Joel Ortiz capture the Coastal Style with the Castiglione family on page 50.