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Contents

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this issue

Back-to-School Reset 7 habits that make the school year easier

The show must go on And it does, at the Coronado Playhouse

The Dog Days of Summer Porch wine will help cool the warm breeze and bring a smile to your face

The Comic-Con Connection 150,000 converge for the ultimate fan celebration

PAWS of Coronado What shelter pets wish you knew

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THE FIRST WORD

And Just Like That ... ... another summer has come and gone. Join us as we say goodbye to summer, and hello to the school year in the Coronado Magazine.

50 favorites

And Just Like That... Some people love change; I am not one of those people.

Island Icon: Maureen McGrath Living life with hope and fun

The Broadmoor A century of granduer, grace and genuine hospitality.

from our partners

Book Corner What people are reading this month

What’s in Season? Jalapeños Jalapeño peppers are especially fresh and ﬂavorful in San Diego in August,

Financial Focus How will you exit your business?

Hattie takes in the change of seasons, the passing of the years, and reflects on her love of this community. Are you ready for the new school season? Safe Harbor Coronado offers some tips for the “backto-school-reset,” let’s make sure everybody is set up right for success. It’s not all just “back-to-school” this month ... the Coronado Playhouse is celebrating 80 years of entertaining Coronado, now’s a great time to buy a ticket, see a play, and help them celebrate the past ... and the future still to come! I’m pretty sure I saw a heat warning the other day, always a sure sign that the dog days of summer are upon us. Chris offers a little something to cool the warm breeze and bring a smile to your face. We’ll all be happy when the heat and humidity takes a break! This month, the Island Icon honors Maureen McGrath. A Coronado educator since 1957, “Mrs. McGrath” is still having the time of her life. The end of July also brings an annual ritual to the bay front (and Coronado) ... the annual San Diego Comic-con. Brooke takes us through her 11th year of attending this celebration of fandom and pop-culture. It’s always a sight to be seen! Truth be told, this editor might have spent more than a few years attending the Comic-con back in it’s early days when it was more a gaming and comic convention ... even back then, the Friday night masquerade was must-see viewing! PAWS of Coronado gives us some insight into the things that shelter pets wish we knew, most importantly ... they are ready to go home! We end our journey through these pages ... with a journey. Kris visits the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, quite a destination! Enjoy the end of summer in Coronado , stay cool, listen to a concert-in-the-park, and watch out for kids back in school - a little earlier than usual! Dean Eckenroth Jr. (and Sadie) Editor & Associate Publisher

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And Just Like That… By HATTIE FOOTE

And just like that, another summer has come and gone. As we brush the sand from our feet, our hair a little green from the pool, it's time to lock in for a new school year. Some people love change; I am not one of those people. The end of the school year makes me cry, a lump-in-the-throat feeling of dread. I hate saying goodbye to teachers in classes we have grown to love. In May, as I cleaned up my son’s third-grade end-of-year party, I listened to his sweet teacher tell the class that they are like a family, spending so much time together, growing and learning. She told them that just because they are graduating third grade doesn’t mean she will stop being their teacher, that she will always be a safe person for them, and how much she cares for each student. I was unwell with emotion. But we then adjusted to summer life, and it was perfect. It was slow and special, batteries recharged. Now here I am looking at the calendar, planning our fall and winter as I am sweating during an end-of-summer heatwave. Time is funny like that. Whether we like it or not, the next season is upon us. I have been writing this column for eight years now. I have

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overshared stories of motherhood, marriage, grief, holidays, really

left to say.

myself! So maybe that’s what keeps

And yet somehow every month I

me going. A ridiculous story I want to

anything that was floating through

find something to say. Because I love

tell you guys: stories of our growing

my frazzled brain at the time. I feel so

writing about our special town. My

kids, updates, and thoughts on our

lucky that my community has been

heart bursts when someone stops

changing town.

so responsive; it has been a deeply

me at Boney’s and mentions the

connective thing for me. And only

column. When a friend sends a photo

year, another season, I guess you are

one hate letter in eight years — that’s

of something that made them laugh.

coming along for the ride, because

a win! My hope and goal is always

I am proud to highlight incredible

I am not ready to graduate just

to make people laugh and relate. I

businesses and organizations in town.

yet. If your babies are heading into

have constantly struggled with when

Speaking of which, have you guys

kindergarten, big hugs. If your babies

I should wrap it up. I am incredibly

tried Bee’s Bread Co.? The most elite

are headed into their senior year,

self-conscious of how much I talk

sourdough bread and life-changing

bigger hugs. Teachers, I am sending

about myself. Am I repeating myself?

brown butter chocolate chip cookies.

you the Hunger Games salute. What

Am I offending anyone? The life of

You can order online or stop by the

you do for our children is invaluable.

a showgirl/people pleaser. I have

breadshed when it pops up, located

We entrust you with the people we

found myself wondering whether this

at Star Park. It is without a doubt

love most, and I hope you understand

has run its course and if it’s time for

the most magical experience; it

how deeply grateful we are for

a change (gulp). Every month I sit

has been my son’s favorite summer

you. May your Clorox be strong,

down to write, and I stare at the blank

activity. SEE? I am not ready to stop

your patience plentiful, and your #1

screen wondering what else I have

yapping, not just yet! I can’t help

Teacher mug always full.

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Safe Harbor Coronado is excited to to start the new school year and want to make sure everyone is set for success

BACK-TO-SCHOOL RESET

Start Strong: 7 Habits That Make the School Year Easier 1 Practice your morning routine a week before school starts. 2 Set recurring alarms (bedtime, homework, packing backpack). 3 Prepare clothes and lunches the night before. 4 Create a family calendar. 5 Aim for consistent sleep—even on weekends. 6 Keep a water bottle handy. 7 Schedule downtime just like extracurriculars. "Routine isn't rigidity—it's freedom disguised as structure." -Michael Tanori LMFT

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KINDNESS CHALLENGE Students and parents can start the year on a positive note ☐ Smile at someone new.

☐ Invite someone to sit with you. ☐ Thank a teacher.

☐ Compliment a classmate. ☐ Hold the door.

☐ Put your phone away during one conversation.

Research consistently shows that helping others can improve mood and stren strengthen social connection.

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SELF-CARE THAT ACTUALLY WORKS Instead of "take a bubble bath," focus on realistic habits: • Go outside for 10–15 minutes. • Eat something with protein before school. • Put your phone down 30 min before bed. • Move your body daily. • Text or call a friend. • Take five slow breaths before a test. • Do one thing just for fun each week.

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The Show Must Go On...

he show must go on! A phrase well known to all theatre artists. The show has been going on for 80 years at the Coronado Playhouse (CPR), the longest continuously running community theatre in San Diego County, and one of the longestrunning community theatres on the West Coast. Not even COVID could shut its doors completely! CPH's rich history is an integral part of Coronado's cultural history, and its shows continue to delight audiences of all ages with laughter, tears, singing and dancing. Following the end of World War II, dedicated arts patrons desiring to create a performing arts group in Coronado that would last far into the future, met in the living room of Dorithe King, and the "Coronado Players" were born. On April 19, 1946, in the Coronado High School auditorium, the Players produced their first show, The Male Animal, a James Thurber comedy directed by Ann Hickey. The Players were an immediate success, and the story continued. Every area critic lauded their professionalism. Luther Kennett, Jr., the first director of the Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park, starred in and directed their next production, Biography. Now it was time to find a permanent home. In 194 7, the buildings were secured; the City gave the land; and construction began, converting a former Navy building into a theatre. The Coronado Playhouse doors opened in 1950 with its unique cabaret-style seating which has remained its trademark. Each

succeeding decade brought its own challenges and successes. Funding has been an ongoing challenge since its inception. In 1966, a women's auxiliary group, The Coronets, focused on fundraising and volunteer opportunities. A major challenge arose when the Playhouse's "permanent home" was

to be demolished due to plans for redevelopment along Glorietta Bay. In 2003, the search for a new location was launched. A large tent at the Ferry Landing served as temporary housing until their current "home" inside the Coronado Community Center was ready in 2006. The trademark cabaret-style seating remained as did AUGUST 2026 |

the volunteer driven commitment of community theatre. Many generations of Coronadoans have performed, directed, designed, volunteered, and applauded in all the various spaces. Sara Wells, a current resident, recalls her experiences in the 1970's. She played the new bride in Period of Adjustment, a Tennessee Williams' comedy. "We had a love/ hate relationship with the 'pole.' The challenge was to 'block' around the pole as if it weren't there. Lots of fun!" (The pole was crucial to the structure of the old Navy building, and, thus, had to remain in place, almost directly center stage. Designer/Director creativity inspired trees, lamp posts, 22

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barbershop poles, etc.) Following her debut at the Playhouse, Sara became a Board member and eventually the President where the biggest challenge was financial - always a "dollar short" as she said. This affected what plays they could obtain as royalty costs had to be met. Personnel often created challenges as well when philosophical schisms occurred over how to select the season's shows. Good memories abound, though. After rehearsals, Sara and several others would go to the Manhattan Room and sit around the piano bar. As president, one of Sara's fondest memories was when they organized a "Tony's Night." She was

able to get Bob Dale, weatherman for a San Diego TV station, to Emcee. Linda Cooper Benning and her daughter, Wendy Waddell, performed in several productions during the 1980's and early 1990's. "Picnic by William Inge was my favorite," says Linda, "because Wendy and I performed together as mother and daughter. I also served a term on the Board where we faced personnel and financial challenges as did previous Boards. During that time there was a thriving year round Children's Theatre program which I directed for two years. Elementary through high school students participated. I also had the privelege of celebrating CPH's 50th

anniversary in 1995." Wendy has performed in both the "old" space and the "new" space. Each space had its own unique challenges. "One of the most clever uses for the pole was making it the water pump for Helen Ke11er when I was in Miracle Worker," she remarked. "Some of the challenges with the new space involve sharing with the rest of the community center. There can be weddings, parties, reunions happening right next to the theatre and the sound can be challenging to overcome at times. I love that the stage is bigger and has more room backstage." As a child "I loved that there was this combination of doing theatre

and being near the water at the same time," Wendy recalls. "I remember often going outside and enjoying the perfection of the climate during breaks in rehearsal. I was blessed to be in SO many productions at CPH ... too many to list. I really cut my teeth as a young actor at CPH and met so many people that stayed in my life for years. 'Ibe most recent show I did there was Nine, and I am so close to the members of that cast ... One of the most special productions I was ever in." All arts organizations have been hit hard with recent budget cuts across the nation."CPH faces the same challenges other community

theatres face. It's an arts organization operating as a non-profit that's entirely volunteer-run," says Stephanie Gatschet, current Board member. "It takes the hard work and dedication of people that are driven entirely by their love oftheatre ... to keep the curtain rising season after season. I hope to see it remain a cultural institution here and would love to see more youth involvement and youth programming at CPH." A wonderful exhibit at the Coronado Historical Association celebrates the 80 years of CPH. It will remain through September. To learn more about CPH tickets, show information,volunteer opportunities, etc. - visit the CPH website: coronadoplayhouse.org. The arts nourish us. They make us think and laugh and cry. And theatre is an integral part of our humanity that brings us together in a communal setting. Earlier this year, CPH surveyed Coronado residents about the types of shows and events they would like CPH to offer. It's not too late to make your voice heard. There is a place for you at CPH. Help them celebrate the past and the future to come. A U G U S T 2 0 2 6 | 23

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Book Corner WHAT PEOPLE ARE READING THIS MONTH

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn By Betty Smith From the moment she entered the world, Francie Nolan needed to be made of stern stuff, for growing up in the Williamsburg slums of Brooklyn, New York demanded fortitude, precocity, and strength of spirit. Often scorned by neighbors for her family’s erratic and eccentric behavior, such as her father Johnny’s taste for alcohol and Aunt Sissy’s habit of marrying serially without the formality of divorce, no one, least of all Francie, could say that the Nolans’ life lacked drama. By turns overwhelming, heartbreaking, and uplifting, the Nolans’ daily experiences are raw with honestly and tenderly threaded with family connectedness. Betty Smith has, in the pages of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, captured the joys of humble Williamsburg life, from “junk day” on Saturdays, when the children traded their weekly take for pennies, to the special excitement of holidays, bringing cause for celebration and revelry. Smith has created a work of literary art that brilliantly captures a unique time and place as well as deeply resonant moments of universal experience. Here is an American classic that "cuts right to the heart of life," hails the New York Times. "If you miss A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, you will deny yourself a rich experience."

Girl, Woman, Other By Bernardine Evaristo The twelve central characters of this multi-voiced novel lead vastly different lives: Amma is a newly acclaimed playwright whose work often explores her Black lesbian identity; her old friend Shirley is a teacher, jaded after decades of work in London’s fundingdeprived schools; Carole, one of Shirley’s former students, is a successful investment banker; Carole’s mother Bummi works as a cleaner and worries about her daughter’s lack of rootedness despite her obvious achievements. From a nonbinary social media influencer to a 93-year-old woman living on a farm in Northern England, these unforgettable characters also intersect in shared aspects of their identities, from age to race to sexuality to class. Sparklingly witty and filled with emotion, centering voices we often see othered, and written in an innovative fast-moving form that borrows technique from poetry, Girl, Woman, Other is a polyphonic and richly textured social novel that shows a side of Britain we rarely see, one that reminds us of all that connects us to our neighbors, even in times when we are encouraged to be split apart.

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The Midnight Train By Matt Haig When your life flashes before your eyes, where would you stop? No one can change the past, but the Midnight Train can take you there. The chance to re-live the moments that meant most. To see what kind of person you really were. For Wilbur his best days were with Maggie, the love of his life. On his honeymoon in Venice. Before he gave it all away. He wishes he could go back and live differently. But to do so risks everything . . . A magical, time-traveling love story, from the world of The Midnight Library.

Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I’ve Cried About By Isabel Klee A Jersey girl by birth, Isabel Klee had always wanted to live in New York City. At age 20, she got her chance, ditching her college upstate and moving into a grungy basement apartment in Manhattan. Dog-obsessed since childhood, her first post-grad job was becoming an assistant to a dog photographer, and something clicked into place: a career focused on helping dogs was the new dream.Isabel quickly found a passion for rehabilitating rescue dogs and helping them get adopted. At the same time, she was caught up in a whirlwind of friendships, parties, fickle boyfriends and grand romances, which she recounts in honest, tender, and sometimes devastating chapters about the search for love and belonging.Isabel’s first true love, though, was Simon, a fluffy puppy who’d been saved from the meat trade. As the highs and lows of her twenties hit Isabel in wave after wave, it was Simon who kept her grounded. Together, Isabel and Simon created a community of dog-lovers and a tight-knit group of friends pursuing their dreams.In this honest and moving memoir, Isabel weaves together the stories of her foster dogs—and the challenges she helped them overcome—with tales of complicated relationships, hard decisions, and great loves in New York City, all leading to a happy ending not only for the rescue pups, but for Isabel herself.

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CHEERS: CHRISTINE JOHNSON

The Dogs Days Of Summer

t’s called the “Dog Days of Summer”. The period from July 3rd to August 11th that presents the muggiest and hottest days of the summer season. This phrase is commonly used but is born from ancient astronomers in Greece, Rome and Egypt. These skywatchers observed the star Sirius. During the summer, the brightest star in the night sky would rise and set alongside the sun and was believed to be causing the extreme heat. Sirius is part of the constellation Canis Major which is Latin for “Greater Dog”. And here I thought my grandmother made up this phrase! While I grew up fascinated with the stars and planets and anything space, one of my favorite memories of childhood was sitting on the front porch in the summertime. A gathering of friends and family hanging out. Laughter food and fun with the longer days of the year. It seemed like some of the deepest conversations took place on the front porch of the house. Whether it was listening to your parents trying to decide whether to

ground you for staying out past curfew, or girlfriends talking about which boy they liked in high school. The front porch had a welcome ear and the ability to give time to those who sat there. Front porches are one of the best features in Coronado. Kids can live in a town that seems lost in the 50’s and still play in the front yard and sit on the porch surrounded by smiles and summer fun. There is something so welcoming about a rocking chair or a swing in that space that is inviting and charming. Our lives become so complicated and fast, and the porch becomes lonely longing for companionship. Take the time during the dog days and sit on your front porch and enjoy your family or just watch the neighbors go by on a beautiful Coronado day. It’s never a bad thing to put the phone down and just be. If you need a little incentive, I have the perfect solution. PORCH WINE will help cool the warm breeze and bring a smile to your face. Let the dog days begin!

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MIXOLOGY Juice 1 lemon for a total of 3 tablespoons of juice-pour into blender Thinly slice remaining 2 lemons Add wine, ice cubes, frozen lemonade concentrate and vodka to the blender. Blend ingredients until smooth and slushy. Pour mixture into wine glasses Garnish with a lemon slice and mint sprig Serve immediately

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Island Icon: Maureen McGrath By HOPE BAKER, Coronado Historical Association

any people who grew up in Coronado get a warm feeling in their hearts when they hear the name "Mrs. McGrath.” Maureen McGrath served over 1,200 Coronado students as teacher, principal, and friend and was instrumental in the development and design of Village Elementary School. Maureen Moriarty McGrath was born in Whittier, CA, on July 12, 1935, into a loving, wonderful family. She attended Whittier High School and college at UCLA, graduating in 1957. Maureen studied education. She considered nursing, but after volunteering at the VA Hospital, she decided that path wasn’t for her. She first came to Coronado when she was invited to a Marine Corps Ball with her best friend. They stayed at La Avenida Hotel, went to the Bali Hai and the Mexican Village. They decided to be bold and see if they could get hired as teachers in Coronado. Both were hired, and in 1957, at the age of 21, Maureen’s

Coronado story began. Her first yearly contract paid $4,100, and Maureen quickly grew to thrive on the long hours and work. Over the next few decades, Maureen taught over 1,200 2nd-5th graders at Central, Crown, and Village Elementary schools. Most of her days were full of joy, but she does remember moments of great sadness, especially during Vietnam, when the parents and children were dealing with the stress of the war and unthinkable loss. She remembers the celebrations when the ships came back to port, and she loved seeing the students’ happiness when they spotted their dad returning home. One of her favorite teaching memories was when she stopped a particularly exciting lesson because a little boy with special needs wanted to get up in front of the class to share something. It took a while, but finally he said, 'I got new

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tennis shoes. ’ The class applauded, and it was a big moment for a quiet child and a memory Maureen carries with her always. In 1983, she was asked to lead a special reading program at Crown Elementary. Maureen then earned one of her two master’s degrees from Pepperdine as a reading specialist, becoming the Director of Reading at the school as well. Maureen was consistently recognized by her peers and her students. In 1982, during her 21st year of teaching, she was also publicly recognized by Dr. William Kinzler, Superintendent of Schools at the time, for Maureen’s ‘outstanding teaching and staff support’, her joyful and enthusiastic countenance, and being a ‘master teacher in every sense of the term’ at a Coronado School District Meeting. She loved being a teacher and feels that it was the profession she was born to do. An opening for an interim principal position at Strand Elementary motivated her to earn her second master’s degree, this time in administration. In 1987,

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Maureen became the first female principal of a Coronado elementary school as well as principal of both Crown and Central Elementary Schools. In 1991, Central and Crown Elementary Schools merged into Village Elementary. Maureen served as principal and was instrumental in the planning and design of the school, a major career accomplishment. Maureen’s professional life in Coronado spanned 38 years until she retired in 1995. As a young teacher, Maureen remembers nights at the Mexican Village and dancing the night away at the Hotel Del. She loves recounting the $2 steak at the Officers Club, along with their .25 cent martinis on “Steak Night.” There were fun trips to Mexico, more military balls, and games on the beach. Another special memory was a night with friends and some Navy SEALS, who dove for abalone, which she and her friends prepared for dinner. Maureen loved to entertain and you could find she and her roommate hosting anywhere between 10-100 people at their house on any

given night. Those were the days without a stop sign in sight, let alone a stop light! She remembers the construction of The Shores, and the excitement of the bridge being built. When an attorney named Bill McGrath stepped off the elevator at a dinner club in San Diego in 1968, Maureen was starstruck and met the love of her life that night. Maureen and Bill were married in 1971 and shared a full and beautiful life together for 47 years, until he passed away in 2017. Maureen and Bill played golf, entertained, traveled the world, and went on a big trip every year. She and Bill raised three wonderful children together and celebrated the birth of many grandchildren as well, and she cherishes the time she spends with them to this day. At 90 years “young,” you’ll find Maureen still as beautiful and vivacious as ever, with a seemingly endless supply of joy and gratitude for her extraordinary life. Over the years, she

has been involved in Rotary and real estate and continues to entertain and spend time with those she loves. She is surrounded by the love of her family, her dear friends, and many former Coronado students, who still adore their beloved former teacher and principal, "Mrs. McGrath.” She is still “having the time of her life,” living life with love and fun. True to its mission to serve as Coronado’s primary center for community history, the Coronado Historical Association (CHA) conducts special oral history interviews with Coronado natives and long-time residents. This special, ongoing project is called “Island Icons.” Oral history is critical to capturing local history because it helps us record information and stories that might otherwise go undocumented. Local history is not included in national textbooks or history books, so it is up to organizations like CHA to collect these important first-hand accounts and memories for the future. Island Icons stories are permanently archived at CHA. More information about the program can be found at coronadohistoryexhibit.org. A U G U S T 2 0 2 6 | 33

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J OY I N E V E RY T H I N G: B R O O K E C L I F F O R D

The Comic-Con Connection

nother year, another successful San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) as around 150,000 people converged in downtown San Diego to celebrate fandom and pop-culture. This year marked my eleventh year in row as an SDCC attendee and I’ve been reflecting on why SDCC continues to draw me, and so many others, to come back year after year. To get there, I’d like to invite you to take a journey with me through some highlights from my experience of SDCC 2026. Thursday always marks the first full day of the convention. This year, I got up early to don my first costume of the week and make my way downtown for the first panel of the day (“Musical Anatomy of a Superhero”). What was remarkable right off the bat was running into someone I’d met at my first panel last year, and reconnecting with them. Some fellow cosplayers joined us in

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line with their group and we were immediately all hitting it off talking about what we were excited for this year, the film composers we were about to hear from, and so on. (Yes, I did see Michael Giacchino who scored “Up,” “Ratatouille,” “The Incredibles,” “Star Trek,” “The Batman,” and so many more TWICE on Thursday.) I ended up getting to know some of these new friends better as we were both headed from there to the infamous Hall H for a panel with the creators and cast of the new “Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender” film. Afterwards, in the midst of exploring and sharing excitement with other cosplayers and attendees, taking photos and posing for photos, talking with people about how much we love this or that character, swapping cosplay tips and Instagrams so we could continue to connect later, I ran into a friend of mine who I’d met at SDCC way back in 2015 and have been friends with since.

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... a celebration of fandom and pop culture ... The two us of ended the day at a panel featuring director Brad Bird. Bird shared stories from across his career, spanning “The Iron Giant,” “The Incredibles,” a “Mission Impossible” movie, and more, before giving us a sneak peek of his newest film, “Ray Gunn.” Friday’s highlights included a series of great panels, starting with the directors and cast of the upcoming DreamWorks Animation film, “Forgotten Islands,” that included singer H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, and a surprise performance by the Filipino pop group, BINI, and then one of my favorite Hall H panels I’ve now been to for the upcoming “Spaceballs: The New One.” While waiting to get into Hall H, I had some wonderful conversations with more line buddies as we talked about some of our favorite SDCC memories and experiences. When asked what part of the con I liked best and mentioning that it was a tossup between panels and fan meetups, a newer attendee wanted to know more about the meetups and where to find information about them. The conversation then shifted to how difficult it can be to make new friends as adults. And, in my experience, that’s one of the best things about SDCC – wherever you find yourself, you’re surrounded by potential friends. Case in point, that evening I was also 38

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able to catch up with another friend I’d initially made through Comic-Con fan meetups more than a decade ago, before making yet more new friends ahead of a special film screening. Now, I’d like to pause briefly so we can talk about the panel for the latest Mel Brooks goofy spinoff. If you’re familiar with the original “Spaceballs,” you can bet some of the best gags were included in the panel and then some. The film’s director, screenplay writers, and members of the cast were in attendance, including Rick Moranis, who received a standing ovation from the crowd (after “combing” the room and various Dark Helmet “stunt doubles” in the audience for him, of course). Daphne Zuniga was also in attendance as she reprises her role as Vespa, alongside newcomers Keke Palmer and Lewis Pullman. If you’re rolling your eyes at the thought of yet another unoriginal sequel, fear not. This team has no compunctions poking fun at that side of the industry and, in fact, is a big reason why this parody sequel was created now, 40 years after the first film let us laugh at our favorite sci-fi tropes. Saturday I attended the always fun “Bob’s Burgers” panel featuring the hilarious creators, writers, and cast and then it was off to a new one for me. Kate

McKinnon (of “Saturday Night Live”) and her sister Emily Lynne led a panel for their Medieval-themed audio comedy series, “Heads Will Roll.” I also checked out a panel for a podcast called, “HypeFriend!” which features Ashley Eckstein (of “Star Wars” and “Her Universe” fame) and Michael James Scott (a Broadway and television star). While Scott had been called away at the last minute for filming, Eckstein had asked her husband (two-time World Series champion, All-Star, and World Series MVP David Eckstein) to fill in. It was the smallest room-size panel I attended all weekend, but one of my favorites because of that. The “HypeFriend!” panel had me teary a couple of times as attendees stood up and shared their personal stories about how they met their best friends and their partners and how those relationships have changed their lives (two health care workers who met at the start of the pandemic and helped each other through that difficult time, a military spouse who wanted to thank his partner for everything she’s done to support him through deployments and difficult times, two besties who’d met because of the podcast at their panel the year before...). The Eckstein’s also didn’t shy away from discussing the difficulties of maintaining a relationship through the profes-

sional stresses that come with high pressure jobs and the importance of taking care of your mental health. While the big film and television panels I attended were very entertaining, this was absolutely the most heartwarming and inspiring. And that’s one of the other things I love at SDCC – you can have the crazy atmosphere of a huge venue like Hall H and you’ve got these small, intimate panels that allow for some really impactful conversations. While I skipped the craziness of Hall H Saturday, it’s certainly worth mentioning that “Star Trek” celebrates its 60th anniversary this year and brought a panel filled with cast members from past and present Enterprise crews (including George Takei) to mark the occasion. Marvel Studies also filled the Hall with an impressive number of cast members representing current and future projects. Sunday it was time for me to debut my

newest cosplay. After a few morning panels including one with the inimitable voice actor, Billy West, and one looking back on 30 years of “Pokémon,” I was off to the annual Disney cosplay meetup and photoshoot, which was a blast. A few more new friends later and I was spending the last remaining hours of the con checking out the amazing artwork (plus meeting one of my favorite graphic novel artists!) and fun activations around the exhibit hall. At one point during the weekend I had someone come up to me as I was leaving the convention center to ask me about the event. They had recently moved here, wanted to check out what was going on, and were surprised to hear I’d been going to SDCC for so many years. The thing is, just minutes prior a tiny Spider-Man had, according to his parents, taken off running after me when he saw me in my Spidey suit and wanted to say hi and take a photo. And these two encounters helped me put into words why I keep coming back. At its core, SDCC is a place for people to connect and share joy. And it’s the kind of joy that invites everyone to be a part of it, to be as creative as they’d like to be, and to be a part of a community that requires no “proof” of anything except genuine enthusiasm, kindness, and respect. Every year I’m reminded of that joy. Every year it’s that connection with people in this community (who come from all over the world!), spending time with old friends and always, always meeting new ones (on top of the truly incredible amount of content there is to check out) that keeps me coming back. There’s really nothing quite like it. So, as goes the final announcement of the convention each year end to a big round of cheers, “We hope you had a wonderful con, and we’ll see you all next year.” Dog days begin! A U G U S T 2 0 2 6 | 39

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

How Will You Exit Your Business? If you own a business, you’ve always got a lot on your mind. But no matter how busy you are today, you need to think about tomorrow. Speciﬁcally, you’ll want to create an exit strategy for the day you want to move on from your business to a new phase in your life. To develop this strategy, you’ll need to address these key questions: • How much do you need (or want) for your business? Ideally, you’ll want the sale of your business to meet your retirement and estate-planning goals. So, you’ll need to think carefully about these goals and what costs they may entail. And these issues aren’t just ﬁnancial — for example, when you think about how you may want to spend your time in retirement, you might realize that you don’t really want to exit your business completely. So, you might decide to sell just part of it, or sell it entirely, but stay on to help manage it or possibly do some consulting for the new owners.

• How much is your business worth? You may want to calculate your business’ value three to ﬁve years before your planned exit. You could do this on your own, but it’s typically advantageous to use professional valuation services. If you’re gifting or selling your business to family members, selling it to an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) or settling an estate, you’ll need to get a more formal qualiﬁed appraisal to meet IRS standards.

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• Who can help you with your exit strategy? Exiting a business can be complex. To ensure you’re making the right moves for your overall financial and family situations, you may want to build an exit strategy team, possibly consisting of your financial, legal and tax advisors. You may also need to enlist the services of a commercial banker and a business evaluation expert. Each of these professionals can bring a different area of expertise to your exit decisions, and together they can help address all the issues related to your exit strategy. Exiting your business will take a lot of planning and decisions — but if it’s done right, it can be worth the effort.

• Who will take over your business? When planning for a successor for your business, you have several choices, including selling to a family member or an outside buyer. Going public or liquidating the business are also options. These are distinct paths, but depending on your circumstances, one might be more appropriate for you than another. To cite just one factor, if you don’t have an obvious choice for a family member to take over the business, you might have to consider other buyers. In any case, you’ll need to explore all the economic and personal factors involved in the choice of successor.

• How can you close the gap between what you need and what your business is worth? The amount you need from the sale of your business to support your retirement goals may be more than what your business is actually worth. To help close this gap, you could try to boost your business’s proﬁts through the usual means, such as introducing new products, raising prices or cutting costs. But you might also try to lower the amount you need from the sale by working longer, reducing your personal spending and saving more outside the business.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC

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PAWS of Coronado

What Shelter Pets Wish You Knew Written by JACKIE WILLIAMS Photos by JOE CURTIN & PETPHY

t PAWS of Coronado, every animal who comes through our doors has a story. Some arrive confident and curious, ready to greet every new face with a wagging tail or a soft purr. Others are frightened. Some hide in the back of their kennel. Some bark because they are overwhelmed. Some seem shy, uncertain, or shut down. But none of them are “broken.” They are simply adjusting. If shelter pets could speak, the first thing they might say is: please don’t judge me by my first few minutes. A kennel is not a home. It is safe, clean, and full of caring people, but it is still unfamiliar. There are new sounds, new smells, new routines, and new faces. For an animal who has lost the only life they knew, even kindness can feel confusing at first. That dog barking as you walk by may not be aggressive. He may be scared. Excited. Lonely. Trying to get your attention the only way he knows how. That cat tucked behind her blanket may not be unfriendly. She may need time. She may be listening, watching, deciding whether the world is safe again.

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Shelter pets wish you knew that their true personalities often appear slowly. And that is where the 3-3-3 rule can help. Many adopters have heard of the “three days, three weeks, three months” guideline for pet decompression. It is not a strict timeline, and every animal is different, but it offers a helpful way to understand what a newly adopted pet may experience after leaving the shelter. 46

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In the first three days, a pet may feel overwhelmed. They may sleep more than expected, hide, pace, refuse food, bark, meow, cling, or seem unsure of their surroundings. They are taking in a new home, new people, new smells, and new routines. During this stage, quiet, patience, and consistency matter more than introductions, outings, or expectations. After about three weeks, many pets begin to settle into a rhythm. They

start learning the household routine. Their personality may become more visible. Some become more affectionate. Some test boundaries. Some show habits or fears that were not obvious at first. This is normal. They are beginning to understand that this new place may truly be home. By around three months, many pets start to feel secure. They know the sounds of the house. They recognize their people. They understand the daily routine. Trust has had time to grow. This is often when adopters begin to see the animal’s fuller personality emerge. That same need for time, quiet, and consistency matters before adoption, too. At PAWS of Coronado, we have added Quiet Hour to our daily routine to help give the animals a calmer environment. Each day from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, most activity pauses. Employees leave the building for their offsite lunch hour, relaxing music is played, and the usual noise, movement, and smells take a break. For one hour, the animals have time to rest, reset, and relax. This pause is intentional. It gives the animals a quieter space in the middle of the day while also giving the employees who care for them a needed break away from the shelter. When the people return rested, the environment remains calmer for everyone. We have also taken steps throughout the day to keep the shelter environment as quiet and steady as possible. Soft-close doors help limit sudden sounds. Monitors allow staff to view hallway activity for safety while reducing radio chatter. Calming music plays in the kennels. Between walks and time in one of our three yards, we do our best to create a relaxed space where animals can

feel more secure. These details matter. To an animal in a shelter, every sound, smell, and movement can feel amplified. A quieter environment can help them rest more fully, recover from stress, and show more of who they really are. Calm is not just a comfort. It is part of care. A nervous dog may become a devoted walking companion. A quiet cat may turn into a lap-seeking shadow. A senior pet may surprise you with playfulness. A young animal who seems restless may simply need structure, exercise, and someone patient enough to teach them. Shelter pets wish you knew that love is not always instant. Sometimes adoption begins with a spark. Sometimes it begins with uncertainty. The first day may be awkward. The first week may be an adjustment. New pets need time to learn your home, your schedule, your voice, and your expectations. Trust is built through small, repeated moments: a meal served gently, a leash clipped calmly, a soft bed offered, a hand that does not rush. They also wish you knew that they are not waiting for perfect people. They are waiting for steady people. Kind people. People willing to listen, learn, and give them a chance to become themselves again. At PAWS of Coronado, change often begins quietly: a softer gaze, a wagging tail, a cat stepping forward for the first time. Fear gives way to trust, one gentle moment at a time. And that is what shelter pets wish you knew most of all: They are not defined by how they arrived. They are not defined by one difficult day, one nervous reaction, or one first impression. They are ready to go home. AUGUST 2026 |

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Cheyenne Lake is the focal point of The Broadmoor’s 5,000-acre resort landscape, providing a serene centerpiece around which the hotel’s gardens, pathways, dining terraces and mountain views unfold. Photo courtesy of The Broadmoor. 50

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The Broadmoor’s Executive Chef Justin Miller leads the resort’s culinary operations encompassing 20 dining venues including signature restaurants, lounges, cafes, in-room dining, and extensive banquet and convention food service. Working closely with Miller, Penrose Room Chef de Cuisine Bethany Fahey leads and mentors the restaurant’s culinary team, overseeing everything from menu development to the precise presentation of each course. Photo by Kris Grant.

The Broadmoor’s intimate Main Lobby features a soft blue-andwhite (it’s reminiscent of clouds) coﬀered ceiling, the work of Italian artisans brought to Colorado by founder Spencer Penrose, reﬂecting the Italian Renaissance style that defines much of the original hotel. Photo by Kris Grant.

THE BROADMOOR: A Cent�ry of Grandeur, Grace and Genuine Hospitality

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knew that my visit this past June to The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs would be something quite special…I just didn’t realize how special. It soon became apparent why The Broadmoor has captured the record as the world’s longest-running consecutive Forbes Five Star and AAA Five-Diamond resort. I originally envisioned a story about Colorado Springs, and there are definitely attractions in the city and region worthy of exploration – the U.S. Air Force Academy and the recently opened Olympic & Paralympic Museum – among them. I’ve included information on these and other attractions in the When You Go section

at the end of this article. But I soon discovered that The Broadmoor is a destination par excellence all its own. First opened in 1918, Spencer and Julie Penrose’s resort has grown from its initial 350 rooms on 440 acres to 784 rooms and suites encompassing 5,000 lush acres. In making my annual cross-country road trip heading back to New York, I chose The Broadmoor to be a perfect spot for rest, relaxation and exploration that would neatly divide my trip in half. I also had never been up to Pikes Peak and that mountain and its cog railway were beckoning. Turns out, the cog railway is also owned by The Broadmoor. Nestled in the Cheyenne Mountain

foothills of the southern Rocky Mountains, the iconic hotel has expanded many times over the past century and is now home to 20 restaurants, cafes and lounges, two legendary golf courses, pickleball and tennis courts, a world-renowned fivestar spa, (open only to resort guests), and indoor and outdoor pool complexes. For those who enjoy a little retail therapy while on vacation, the resort offers 26 distinctive shops, featuring everything from home décor to men's and women's fashions. Central to The Broadmoor campus is Cheyenne Lake, and the balcony of my Southlake suite looked out over its calm waters with the mountains beyond. AUGUST 2026 |

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he beauty of the property is astounding. Inside, magnificent artwork is found throughout public spaces, much of it collected by the Penroses on their international travels. The Penroses brought more than 100 Italian artisans and craftsmen to the property to give the resort the elegance of a grand Italian Renaissance villa. And then there’s the meticulously kept grounds, with new plantings each spring, summer and fall. Throughout my visit, I was impressed by a genuine spirit of service. Whether passing a bellhop in the lobby, a gardener tending the grounds, or a housekeeper in a hallway, I was always warmly greeted with smiles and friendly hellos. The Broadmoor features more 52

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than 315,000 square feet of meeting space. One of resort’s largest annual conferences and trade shows, the Space Symposium, had been held just six weeks before I arrived. Begun in 1984, the symposium now draws more than 10,000 participants from dozens of countries, including NASA leaders and scientists, U.S. Space Force and Department of Defense officials, commercial space companies such as SpaceX (yes, Elon Musk has attended) Blue Origin (Jeff Bezos was a speaker here in 2016), Boeing and Lockheed Martin, plus investors, policymakers and media. Since the convention space is located off the main campus, you can rest assured that the atmosphere surrounding Cheyenne Lake is tranquil

and beautiful, with swans and small watercraft gliding across the waters, and perhaps a wedding party posing for photos along its banks. Last year the resort hosted 95 weddings and longtime concierge and tour guide MarySue Wildman says she has often helped grooms pop the question in novel ways. “In the lobby of our West Building we have a fountain and once I arranged to have pennies spell out ‘Will you marry me?’” As I drove up to The Broadmoor, I entered an area of beautifully maintained homes that became larger and more regal the closer I came to the resort. This I came to learn was The Broadmoor district on the southwest side of Colorado Springs. It includes the resort

Tucked oﬀ the main mezzanine, the Pourtales Library is one of The Broadmoor’s hidden gems – a charming retreat filled with well curated books and comfortable seating, inviting guests to enjoy a quiet moment away from the bustle of the resort. Photo by Kris Grant.

itself, Broadmoor Golf Club, Broadmoor Valley and older estate neighborhoods around Lake and Elm avenues and Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard. By 1980, The Broadmoor area was surrounded by the expanding city and in that year a 6.5 square-mile annexation to the city was approved by the city council. It was not without controversy, and citizens then passed an amendment requiring annexations to be subject to a public vote. Appealed by the citizenry, the annexation was upheld in 1982 by the Colorado Supreme Court, noting that the city statutes in place at the time allowed it. It added 20,000 residents to the city and added valuable homes, businesses and the hotel to the city’s property, sales and tourism tax base.

Tour guide MarySue Wildman pauses outside the lobby elevator, below Giovanni Smeraldi’s bas-relief mural, inspired by the Renaissance sculpture Luca della Robbia. “I always remind our guests to look up, so they don’t miss the resort’s hand-painted ceilings,” she said. Photo by Kris Grant.

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Mining Wealth Built a Colorado Icon

ounded in 1871 by General William Jackson Palmer, Colorado Springs was first designed as a place of health, beauty and recreation. The city was famous for tuberculosis treatment because of its dry climate, sunshine and high altitude. But what really rocketed the region to fame was the discovery of gold in nearby Cripple Creek. By the turn of the 20th century, Colorado Springs had become known as the “City of Millionaires.” Fortunes made in the nearby Cripple Creek gold fields along with fortunes made from railroads, banking and industry, flowed into elegant homes, civic institutions and eventually one of America’s grandest resorts – The Broadmoor. Spencer "Speck" Penrose was born on November 2, 1865, as the fourth of six surviving sons of a prominent Philadelphia family. All the Penrose boys attended college, and Boies, Charles, and Richard graduated from Harvard with high honors. Boies entered law and became a U.S. Senator; Charles became a physician and surgeon and nationally recognized medical figure; Richard became a scientist, geologist and consultant on mineral deposits around the world. After Spencer graduated from Harvard, his career ambitions were not well defined – something along the lines of “travel west and become an entrepreneurial success on the frontier.” His brother Richard was especially important to Spencer’s future. After Spencer’s initial mining ventures in New Mexico failed, Richard helped identify mineral opportunities that led Spencer to Colorado and into a goldmining partnership with his boyhood Philadelphia friend, Charles L. Tutt. While neither a geologist or master miner, Spencer recognized opportunity, readily partnered with talented people, and knew when to invest in infrastructure rather than just dig for gold. That business instinct propelled him into one of the wealthiest and most influential men in Colorado history. In 1892, Penrose bought a half interest in Tutt's C.O.D. (Cash on Delivery) Mine in Cripple Creek, Colorado, and helped manage and expand it. He and Tutt bought and sold mining properties at the right time, and built ore-processing 54

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Spencer and Julie Penrose, circa 1937. Photo courtesy of The Broadmoor.

Portrait of Spencer and Julie Penrose, founders of The Broadmoor. Photo courtesy of The Broadmoor.

mills, which were extremely profitable because Cripple Creek’s gold ore required specialized treatment. The two men explored mining for copper, learning of a major deposit in the Bingham Valley, Utah, and organized the Utah Copper Company in 1903 with some other partners. Tutt left the enterprise before it became profitable, but Penrose stayed with it. The open pit copper mine became the richest in the

country. Revenues from this mine made Penrose a millionaire. Penrose had long pledged to stay a bachelor, and while no official vow attests to this resolve, it was clear that his career came first. During his twenties and thirties, he constantly traveled to mining camps in Colorado, Utah and elsewhere, building mining and real estate ventures. He valued his independence, enjoyed an active social life and embraced the pleasures of travel, fine wine, entertaining and beautiful surroundings. But all that changed when he met Julie Villiers Lewis McMillan. The daughter of a wealthy businessman and former mayor of Detroit, Julie had married James McMillan, the son of U.S. Senator James McMillan from Michigan, in 1890. But James had contracted tuberculosis during the Spanish American War, and the couple and their two children moved to Colorado Springs in 1900 in an attempt to cure him. In what must have been the most devastating period of her life, Julie lost her son to an appendicitis attack on April 3, 1902, and her husband to tuberculosis just five weeks later on May 9. After three years of mourning, she met Spencer Penrose at a Cheyenne

Spencer and Julie Penrose envisioned Cheyenne Lake as an essential element of The Broadmoor’s original design since its earliest days, creating a scenic focal point for the resort. Added in 1976, Broadmoor West carried that vision across the water, with a lobby crowned by a stained-glass layout of geometric patterns in gold and crimson and highlighted below by The Broadmoor’s iconic red rose globe. Photos by Kris Grant.

Mountain Country Club clambake, and they began spending time together. Reportedly, they “ran into each other” on a ship bound for Europe in 1906 and were married shortly thereafter in London. The spontaneity of that meeting is suspect, however, when it was revealed that Spencer tossed a note into Julie’s lap shortly before their marriage as a proposal of sorts – it was a letter from Spencer’s father bestowing his blessing on his son’s wish to marry Julie. Although Spencer had established his own wealth, marriages involving wealth and social standing often attracted scrutiny. The fact that Julie was a widow and had a daughter initially concerned the prominent Philadelphia physician, but once he came to understand the genuine affection between the couple, he gave his consent. What's especially interesting is how completely Julie altered Spencer’s life. Together they became one of Colorado's greatest philanthropic couples, establishing institutions such as the El Pomar Foundation and building The Broadmoor into a world-class resort. Over the first ten years of their marriage, the Penroses were enthusiastic travelers, making repeated trips to Europe, where they stayed in renowned hotels, visited museums, gardens and estates and collected ideas as much as art. These experiences helped shape their vision for The Broadmoor’s architecture, landscaping and impeccable service. In 1916, the Penroses purchased the

El Pomar estate overlooking Colorado Springs after the death of Grace Goodyear Depew, who had built the estate, and her husband. The Penroses redesigned the grounds with the famed Olmsted Brothers landscape architects and made it their home and place to entertain guests from business, politics and society. Back in 1891 a Prussian aristocrat, Count James Pourtales, envisioned an upscale residential community called Broadmoor City at the foot of Cheyenne Mountain. He built the original Broadmoor Casino, which opened on July 1, 1891. It featured gambling, dining, billiards, music and dancing to attract affluent buyers to his planned development. After an 1897 fire and financial collapse, the casino was sold through receivership to other owners, including Colorado Springs banker John A. Thatcher, from whom Spencer Penrose purchased the property in 1916. Over the next two years he and Julie worked together with architects, designers and landscape planners to transform the existing development into a luxury hotel. The Broadmoor opened on July 29, 1918, and included a 350-room luxury hotel arranged around four wings. The resort featured a formal Italian Renaissance architecture, including its now famous pink stucco exterior, red tile roofs, a marble staircase, ornate fountains, hand-painted ceilings and imported decorative details crafted by European artisans.

Bottle Alley’s collection of vintage bottles bear the dust of days gone by. Many bottles were unearthed from basement hiding places where they had been concealed during Prohibition, when hotel proprietors risked being reported by garbage collectors who discovered evidence of illegal liquor. Photo by Kris Grant.

The first resort included an 18-hole golf course designed by the legendary golf architect of the time Donald Ross, and Cheyenne Lake, which became the resort’s centerpiece. Multiple dining rooms and lounges, a grand ballroom for afternoon tea, tennis courts, riding facilities and a 100,000-gallon indoor swimming pool, then the largest indoor pool west of the Mississippi, were among its opening amenities. In 1937, Spencer Penrose designed Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun. He dedicated it to the humorist and philosopher and “friend to all mankind” Will Rogers who died in a plane crash in 1935. “I valued his friendship in life and revere his memory,” said Penrose, describing the shrine as “a memorial designed to keep alive forever the inspiration of a great American.” But Spencer understood that he was designing not only a monument but also the place where he and Julie would spend eternity. The Shrine became the final resting place of Spencer, who died in 1939; Julie, who died in 1956; and two close friends. The Shrine originally featured Westminster chimes and they are still in place, but today a digital facsimile is played, with the sounds of chimes still drifting down over Cheyenne Lake. A U G U S T 2 0 2 6 | 55

The Penrose Room features stunning panoramic views of Cheyenne Mountain. Photo by Chad Chisholm, courtesy of The Broadmoor.

The Penrose Room: The Broadmoor’s Crown Jewel

or five years, one of Colorado’s most celebrated dining rooms sat dark. Closed in 2020 during the pandemic, The Broadmoor’s legendary Penrose Room remained shuttered while resort leaders carefully reimagined its future. It reopened in August 2025, unveiling a spectacular transformation that honors its storied past while introducing a lighter, more contemporary aesthetic. A dramatic foyer opens to the lounge and main dining room’s warm wood tones, paired with rich textures, particularly evident in the plush banquette seating upholstered in luxurious fabrics, curated artwork and floor-to-ceiling windows. Perched on the ninth floor of the 56

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resort’s South Tower, the restaurant and its lounge feature breathtaking views of the surrounding Cheyenne Mountains. The space was designed by New Yorkbased Tihany Design, which among its portfolio are the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles and the Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida. With a nod to the tradition of Penrose elegance, the restaurant maintains a strict dress code that requires men and young gentleman 12 years and older to wear a jacket with slacks or dressy denim, and appropriate cocktail attire for ladies. Well-mannered children are encouraged to enjoy the dining experience. Loaner jackets are available, or gentlemen without a jacket and their party may enjoy dining in the adjacent

Penrose Lounge. I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner with new friends, beginning with a Speck’s Sazarak old-fashioned in the Penrose Lounge. Seated at a corner table with those panoramic views in the main dining room, we began with shared appetizers including the Pio Tosini Prosciutto de Parma, a honeydew and prosciutto dish with a tasty Olivewood balsamic dressing that paired nicely with the housemade thick-cut bacon, which was outstanding. My entrée was a Thai barbecued red snapper, served with garlic fried rice, bok choy and grilled pineapple accented with an equally snappy but not too-hot-to-handle Serrano pepper relish. After a full day of adventure and dining, I passed on dessert, but next time I’ll order

With a flourish of aromatic smoke, my server put the finishing touch on my Speck’s Sazerac at the Penrose Lounge. Photo by Kris Grant.

Behind a seemingly ordinary library bookcase at the end of a hallway off The Penrose Room lies the Polo Club, a speakeasy-style private lounge that pays homage to Spencer Penrose’s passion for polo and appreciation of fine spirits. Photo by Kris Grant.

the Baked Alaska, and you guessed it, this flaming dessert is also prepared tableside. Earlier in the day, I sat down with the resort’s Executive Chef, Justin Miller, and the Penrose Room’s Chef de Cuisine, Bethany Fahey, in the Polo Club, a hidden upscale speakeasy that can be accessed behind a false bookcase at the far end of the Penrose Room. They provided an inside look at the philosophy and precision behind The Broadmoor’s remarkably successful culinary operations that extend from fine dining and casual cafes to banquets serving thousands, while maintaining the uncompromising standards that have defined the resort for more than a century.

Not surprisingly, they told me it starts with investment in their people, which leads to longevity and dedication. Miller, a case in point, has been with The Broadmoor since 1998, after graduating from the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts. But he shared that his culinary career began years earlier when he started working in a hotel restaurant in Pittsburgh when he was just 12 years old. “My mom knew the owner of the hotel and he let me come down, hang out and learn,” he said with a little grin. “By the time I was 15, I was cooking, creating, and knew my way around the kitchen. After graduating high school at 17, I was off to culinary school.” As executive chef, Miller leads the resort’s expansive culinary operation supporting both signature dining outlets and large-scale banquet and event operations. He oversees a diverse team of apprentice chefs, many of whom come from local culinary schools like Indiana University of Pennsylvania and also through the Resort's international apprenticeship programs. The secret ingredient to creating a depth of knowledge along with longevity of the culinary team, said Miller, is treating everyone with respect and care. “We have an owner who strives to know every employee at this hotel,” he said. “There is a sense of caring, what we call a family. We work hard – we have high expectations and standards -- but we add a little bit of balance. We hope to see people have time away from work.” Fahey agrees, sharing that she has a three-year-old at home and finds her time away from the restaurants allows her to be more effective as a manager while on the job. Before attending culinary school, Fahey spent three years studying nursing in Georgia. While she enjoyed the science of nursing, she found direct patient care to be stressful. "My sister asked me, ‘What do you do to calm down?” and I told her, ‘I bake,’” Fahey recalled. “That conversation was my light bulb moment.” After her first month of clinical rotations, she quit the nursing program, moved to Atlanta and AUGUST 2026 |

Many of the menu items at The Penrose Room are prepared tableside, such as my appetizer, Pio Tosini Prosciutto de Parma. Photo by Kris Grant.

enrolled at Le Cordon Bleu School of Culinary Arts. After graduation, Fahey’s culinary career took off with positions with Marriott and Westin hotels and Thrive Senior Living where she served as executive chef and dining services manager. She joined The Broadmoor in 2018, initially overseeing large banquet operations before rising to Chef de Cuisine and leading the Penrose Room kitchen. “The restaurant’s menus are an homage to Spencer and Julie Penrose’s worldly travels – they were very into food,” she said. “We have a vast array of cuisine cultures on the menu, and I bring a lot of Southern love to the food. You can taste passion in the foods. I taste every single dish all night long.” 58

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In all The Broadmoor’s food service operations, the culinary staff focuses on providing fresh and local food products, beginning with their own 8,000-squarefoot greenhouse and 10,000 square feet of outdoor beds on The Broadmoor property. “Our retired executive chef lives ten miles down the road and grows our microgreens,” Miller said. “We heavily rely on what our chefs want and work with all the farms and food purveyors in Colorado to provide it. Rocky Ford in Fort Collins is our mushroom grower and we get our peaches and asparagus from the Western Slope and also from Colorado’s Arkansas Valley, where its fertile soil is found along the Arkansas River, and whose headwaters begin high in the Rockies.”

Up, Up and Away to Pikes Peak

he best way to see Pikes Peak is via The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway. It’s the highest cog railway in North America. But first, a little history... In 1806, as Lewis and Clark were returning from their expedition, they dispatched a young Army lieutenant named Zebulon Montgomery Pike to explore the southwestern boundary of the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. In 1810 he published an account of his expedition where his party tried to reach the 14,115-foot summit but were deterred by massive snowfall. Although he named the mountain “Grand Peak,” Pike’s name became forever attached to the peak. Fast forward to the summer of 1893: Katharine Lee Bates, an English professor at Wellesley College in Massachusetts, journeyed west to be a guest lecturer at Colorado College in Colorado Springs. During her stay, she made an arduous journey by wagon and mule to the summit of Pikes Peak. As she looked over the vast panorama of the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains, she wrote a poem entitled “America” that mentioned “purple mountain’s majesty” and “amber waves of grain.” In 1910, it was set to music by composer Samuel Augustus Ward and titled, “America the Beautiful.” In 1912, recognizing that America's love affair with the automobile was just beginning, Spencer Penrose, in partnership with Charles Tutt, financed construction of a 19-mile highway to the Pikes Peak summit. Completed in 1916, the road climbs nearly 6,800 feet from the foothills of Cascade, just a few miles west of Manitou Springs. To promote the new highway and draw visitors to Colorado Springs, Penrose inaugurated the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Today, drivers tackle the 12.42-mile course with 156 turns, one automobile at a time. More than a century after its inaugural, the race is still held each June, making it one of the nation’s oldest continuously running motorsports

Pikes Peak Railway now features modern Swiss-designed trains. Photo by Kris Grant.

Remnants of the first Summit House, built in 1882 and used as a weather station, remain, The new Visitor Center and Summit House with the entire Pikes Peak site above 14,000 is run by the city of Colorado Springs. feet now a National Historic Landmark. Photo by Kris Grant. Photo by Kris Grant.

events. At this year's race, French driver Romain Dumas captured his sixth victory, with a winning time of 8:18:20. In 1889, the Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway Company was founded by Zalmon G. Simmons, inventor of the Simmons mattress. He sold the railway to Penrose in 1925. The railway closed as it underwent a massive reconstruction project from 2017 to 2021, with almost all new track, a new cog-and-rack system that allows the trains to safely climb grades of up to 25 percent, three new Swiss-built Stadler trains, a completely renovated depot in Manitou Springs and a new visitor center at the summit run by the city of Colorado Springs. Our ride took about an hour and 10 minutes each way. At the lower elevations, the ride features beautiful evergreen forests of Engelmann spruce and subalpine fir, with rocks and boulders and a waterfall dotting the

landscape. One passenger spotted a bear, and we all scrambled to photograph him. About two-thirds of the way to the summit the trees were more stunted, and soon after, they disappeared altogether. We had reached the timberline, above which the landscape became alpine tundra, with hardy grasses, wildflowers, lichens, mosses and exposed granite. We soon started spying yellow-bellied marmots, sunning themselves on boulders and scurrying into burrows as our train approached. Passengers have about 40 minutes at the summit to take in the views and explore the exhibits inside the Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center, which also has a gift shop, food and beverage and, importantly, restrooms, as there are none on the train. I recommend not eating here but saving your appetite for a visit to Manitou Springs after the ride. Note: bring a jacket, it’s colder at the summit! A U G U S T 2 0 2 6 | 59

From Oxygen Therapy to One More Song…

fter my morning excursion to Pikes Peak, I slowed my pace with a visit to The Spa at The Broadmoor, an expansive Forbes Five-Star sanctuary on the third floor of the resort’s Golf Club building with dozens of treatment rooms and relaxation areas. The building also includes an outdoor lap pool and indoor pool beneath a soaring glassed-in ceiling My Legacy Facial was a luxurious treatment tailored to restore hydration and revive tired skin. For 90 minutes, I experienced gentle cleansing, light exfoliation, and a soothing facial massage that at times put me to sleep. I left with a noticeably brighter complexion and feeling remarkedly refreshed. Guests can extend their spa experience in a number of tranquil settings including separate men’s and women’s areas with dry saunas, steam rooms and fireplace lounges, I chose to sit a few minutes in the oxygen room, where higher concentrations of oxygen are delivered in a peaceful softly lit setting. It was perfect timing as my trip to the Pikes Peak summit left me slightly lightheaded. But after 20 minutes in the oxygen room, I left refreshed and ready to enjoy one final evening at the resort. My farewell dinner at The Broadmoor was at the Golden Bee with the resort’s resident historian Cynthia Leonard, whose encyclopedic knowledge of Spencer and Julie Penrose is astounding. Going through the resort’s archives, she has immersed herself in their lives, uncovering stories, personalities and anecdotes of their exciting lives. The Golden Bee's Bud Kreuzer has been tinkling the ivories for 42 years, leading guests in spirited singalongs. Armed with an endless repertoire, infectious humor and impeccable timing, he transforms the English pub into a joyful community. Upon hearing I was from California, he began playing “California Dreamin’” and later “California Girls.” I didn’t have enough room on these pages to tell you about all The Broadmoor’s all-inclusive wilderness adventures. I do recommend taking a resort shuttle to Seven Falls, just minutes away at South Cheyenne Canyon where a series of waterfalls are surrounded with canyon trails and a scenic overlook, or you can experience the thrill of soaring above the canyon on The Broadmoor’s Seven Falls zip line. The resort’s wilderness lodges extend the spirit of adventure even farther. Cloud Camp, high atop Cheyenne Mountain, offers a secluded mountaintop escape while The Ranch at Emerald Valley and Fly Fishing Camp provide opportunities for horseback riding, hiking, fishing with expert guides, and connecting with Colorado’s backcountry. Find out more at www.thebroadmoor.com. 60

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The Indoor Spa Pool is located in a large, airy, and light-filled room and is heated year-round. Photo by Kris Grant.

Bud Kreuzer has been a Golden Bee favorite for decades.

When you go… Attractions, Museums & Side Trips The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway www.cograilway.com Visit Colorado Springs The city and regional guide features 55 attractions, recommended itineraries and listing of special events. The city’s Visitor Center, at 515 South Cascade, is open daily, 8:30 – 5 www.visitcos.com

The Broadmoor www.thebroadmoor.com

Recommended Restaurants at The Broadmoor I ate at the following four of The Broadmoor’s 20 restaurants and highly recommend them all. The Penrose Room An homage to Spencer and Julie Penrose’s love of fine dining and travel, this is The Broadmoor’s signature fine-dining restaurant, offering elegant contemporary cuisine, impeccable service, and sweeping views of Cheyenne Mountain from its ninth-floor setting. The Golden Bee Opened in 1961, The Golden Bee interiors were painstakingly created by transporting and reassembling an authentic 19th -century English pub, panel by panel, from England after it had spent years in storage in New York.

Manitou Springs At the foot of Pikes Peak, Manitou Springs is a colorful Victorian mountain town known for its natural mineral springs, eclectic shops, art galleries, and relaxed atmosphere. Historic streets are lined with cafés, boutiques, and a nostalgic Penny Arcade. www.manitousprings.org Cheyenne Mountain Zoo It all started with the gift of a bear in 1916 to Spencer Penrose. The Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society was founded in 1926 by The Broadmoor owner and philanthropist to house his growing collection of exotic animals. In 1938, after substantial development, Penrose deeded the Zoo as a non-profit public trust to the people of Colorado Springs. Now home to more than 750 animals representing over 170 species, the zoo features interactive exhibits, daily animal encounters, and opportunities to hand-feed its famous giraffe herd. It is also home to the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun, the memorial tower built by Spencer Penrose between 1934 and 1937. www.cmzoo.org

Café Julie’s A casual bistro-style café named in honor of Julie Penrose, serves coffee and scrumptious pastries made onsite daily, along with soups, salads and sandwiches. Julie’s exhibition window lets guests watch the resort’s chocolatiers mold, dip and decorate the elaborate sweets sold at the café. La Taverne The Broadmoor’s classic steakhouse blends prime steaks and seafood with historic character, including the richly detailed Entre Deux and the elegant garden-inspired Le Jardin.

The Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun

Cripple Creek This little town is the site of the gold mine that first attracted Spencer Penrose to the region. It’s a scenic 46-mile drive up into the mountains and through forests from The Broadmoor, before you descend into the historic gold-mining town where you can explore the old mining district, museums and the restored Victorian town. www.visitcripplecreek.com Garden of the Gods One of Colorado Springs most spectacular natural landmarks, this 1,341-acre city park is known for its towering red sandstone formations set against the backdrop of Pikes Peak. The park includes scenic roads, hiking trails, rock climbing and a Visitor and Nature Center. www.gardenofgods.com U.S. Air Force Academy The Academy is open to visitors and is one of the most popular attractions in Colorado Springs. The Academy now commissions officers into both the Air Force and the U.S. Space Force, reflecting Colorado Springs’ growing role as the nation’s center for military space operations. The Academy often partners with nearby Space Force installations including Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever Space Force Base and Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, all in the Colorado Springs area. The Barry Goldwater Visitor Center features exhibits about the Academy’s history, cadet life and Air Force missions. www.usafa.af.mil U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Colorado Springs has long been a training ground for Olympic athletes and calls itself “Olympic City USA.” Opened in 2020, the building in downtown Colorado Springs itself is striking – a modern, spiraling design inspired by the motion and energy of athletes. Inside you become acquainted with stories of USA athletes, and see Olympic torches, medals, uniforms and artifacts from many eras. www.usopm.org

Getting there Flights: Southwest Airlines offers nonstop flights (2 hours, 25 minutes) from San Diego to Colorado Springs Airport. You could also fly into Denver International Airport and rent a car to drive the 85 miles south. Driving: You have a couple of good choices. The I-40 southern route is the easiest and most direct, approximately 1,150 miles. It’s also safest in winter, and you could overnight in Flagstaff or Albuquerque. I prefer the longer and incredibly scenic I-15 to I-70 route, (about 1,350 miles). On this route, you can overnight in Las Vegas (or if you prefer quieter venues, Mesquite, Nevada or St. George, Utah) and then perhaps Glenwood Springs or Breckenridge, Colorado. AUGUST 2026 |

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(619) 708-6768

(619) 435-6238

stephanie@delcoronadorealty.com

myssie@coronadoshoresco.com

DRE#01783387 Broker Associate

DRE#02145422

Cassandra Goldberg

Martha Kuenhold (619) 987-7725

(619) 820-8477

DRE#01369875

DRE#02100680 Realtor

cassandra@delcoronadorealty.com

mkuenhold@gmail.com

Nellie Harris-Ritter

Coronado Shores Company

(619) 540-0111

nellie@delcoronadorealty.com DRE#02077055 Realtor

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(619) 339-2383 (619) 339-9736 DRE#01738738

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justgl@coronadobeach.com DRE#01274657

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(619) 778-0955

tinagav@aol.com MovetoCoronado.com DRE#01205962

Caroline Haines

(619) 435-5200

chaines@bhhscal.com

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(619) 573-8350

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Gina Falletta

Lisa Falletta Poli

(949) 290-0447 (619) 987-2297

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Vicki Inghram (619) 204-3400

BestofCoronado.com DRE#01293521

Maryellen McMahon (619) 252-4778

maryellen.mcmahon@elliman.com maryellenmcmahon.elliman.com DRE#01992431

Renee Wilson (619) 518-7501

Renee@parklifeproperties.com DRE #01192858

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Douglas Elliman

Richard Inghram

Molly Haines McKay

Scott Grimes

ringhram@gmail.com

MollyHainesMcKay@gmail.com

Scott@parklifeproperties.com

(619) 301-7766 DRE#01377744

(619) 985-2726 DRE#01876062

(619) 847-4282 DRE #01391946

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carriemickel@bhhscal.com DRE#01999494

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619-762-8150

briana.gomes@compass.com-

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Lindsey Lyons 619.405.9208

lindseyblyons@gmail.com DRE# 01993229

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Karrie Koop Gilby (619) 857-7665

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Dino@TheMorabitoGroup.com

(619) 490-9049 DRE#01818903

Kari Lyons

619-884-4193

kari@karisellscoastal.com DRE#01475331

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602-513-0471

stephanie.slaughter@compass.com

(619) 435-8722

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Cheryl Morabito (619) 987-6678

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Jamie Tuckey 619-301-8137

jamie.tuckey@compass.com BRE# 01942190

DRE#01183389

www.KathyKoop.com

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Karen Lee

(619) 838-7021

karenlee.realtor@gmail.com DRE# 00962910

DRE#01708516

(619) 861-4133

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Bob McCaffery

(619) 936-7198

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Ed Noonan

(619) 252-1232

enoonan12@aol.com CoronadoCays LuxuryHomes.com DRE#00993300

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Tiffany Lektorich 619-616-6004

tiffany.lektorich@compass.com DRE#:02167821

Lauren Shuffett 619-988-2172

lauren.shuffett@compass.com DRE#:02164168

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Ken Pecus

Andrew Corley

Barbara Legg

Ken@KenPecus.com DRE#: 01056969

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Carol Stanford

Doni Corcoran

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Ryan Wamhoff

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Anne Trombley

Evan Piritz

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anne@salasproperties.com

evan@salasproperties.com

(619) 905-5780

(619) 318-6259

(619) 600-7817

DRE#01966248

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Josh Barbera

Yvonne Piritz

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josh@salasproperties.com

yvonne@salasproperties.com

(619) 370-2467

(619) 957-5357

(626) 390-4953

DRE#02060775

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Sergio Munoz

Minerva Alvarez

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sergio@salasproperties.com

minerva@salasproperties.com

(619) 571-1700

(619) 751-3415

DRE#02150791

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Greg Roberts

Ken Nagel

greg@salasproperties.com

ken@salasproperties.com

(858) 731-6101

(619) 952-4486

DRE#02191947

DRE#01946378

Mike Oliva

Nancy Parrett

(619) 736-2541

michael.oliva@exprealty.com

(619) 368-1898

DRE# 01758213

Nancyparrett@sd-realtor.com

www.OrdersAndOpportunities.com eXp Realty

At Home Realty

DRE#01256239

(619) 653-0288 DRE#02195687

www.salasproperties.com Salas Properties

Blair Ray

(619) 629-1534

BlairRay@bhhscal.com Lic#: 02140893

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Gina Schnell

(619) 865-0650

Realtor® | Broker Associate gina.schnell@compass.com DRE# 01945038

Chris Toogood (619) 865-3334

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Shirley Smith

Jeanmarie G. Cook

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Jeanmarie.G.Cook@gmail.com

(619)559-6548

(619) 520-3100 DRE # 02065457

DRE #02046865

Coldwell Banker West

Olga Stevens

(619) 778-8011

Olgaminvielle1@gmail.com OlgaCoronado.com

Jackie Bechtel (702) 610-1770

Jackie_bechtel@yahoo.com DRE# 02091900

DRE#01105050

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Suzanne Fahy

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(619) 841-5870

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Brunilda Zaragoza

(619) 520-7799 DRE#00840495

Hope Baker

(480) 221-0516

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Tom Tilford

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Zulema Ugarte 619-254-2934

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