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Contents

JULY 2026

this issue

9 Coronado Fourth of July Parade Program Celebrating 250 Years of America's Independence

Happy 250th Birthday, America Coronado's famous 4th of July parade, from past til present

Robb Huff Music Maestro for Coronado's Fourth of July Parade

Coronado's Moment At the Heart of the Semiquincentennial

Soundtrack of Freedom: A history of patriotic music

Unlocking Pandora's Box of Family History Sandra Scheller's life focus began with what she called 'a strange inheritance'

A Sunmer of Connection July is Social Wellness Month

Bringing Paws to the People How PAWS of Coronado expands reach through events Ellie Grace

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THE FIRST WORD

Happy Semiquincentennial America! Semiquincentennial ... now there’s a mouthful just to say 250th birthday ...

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Coronado... The Best American Town for the Fourth July is not just any summer month

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The Crowd Goes Wild! Our girl turns 250 this year! Celebrating America's 250th Two distinct interpretations of our American History

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What’s in Season? Watermelon! July is an ideal time to take advantage of this versatile fruit

Financial Focus Work toward your own financial Independence Day

I would argue that America is the greatest country on earth ... but what there can be no argument about is that there’s no better place to celebrate the Fourth of July than Coronado ... we do that through our continuing tradition of the Coronado Fourth of July Parade & celebration. But what are we celebrating?? Two hundred and fifty years ago, a bold and novel idea was etched onto parchment: that a people could govern themselves, united by the enduring promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We are celebrating a journey that transformed the thirteen colonies from a small piece of the (then) greatest empire on earth, into a vast, vibrant tapestry of cultures, innovations, and dreams. America’s story has never been one written in the rear view mirror ... it’s one we write every day; a living, breathing experiment that is always being re-formulated, and re-calculated. The true beauty of America lies in its capacity for renewal—the constant, restless effort to bridge the gap between our founding ideals and our daily reality, striving always to form a “more perfect union.” This 250-year-milestone is a moment to honor the generations who shaped our past and the diverse voices defining our present. It is a time to look forward with hope, recommitting to the shared values of freedom, equality, and opportunity for all. From all of us here at the Coronado Magazine, we offer our thanks to the men and women who have strived every day for the last 250 years to make America better ... we offer thanks to the Coronado Fourth of July for the celebration we are about to enjoy ... and we thank Coronadans for making this the best place on earth!

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The Coronado Fourth Of July

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America The Beautiful, Celebrating 250 Years Of Our Nation’s Independence America, You Don’t Look A Day Over 249! The Fourth of July in Coronado is my favorite day of the year. Has been since I was a child, growing up here with a start on Coronado Avenue (Crown School alum) then onto living in our generational family home at 9th and H. What’s up, CHS Class of ’80! As we gather to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, I am deeply honored to continue serving as President of the Coronado Fourth of July (CFOJ) Board of Directors, the all-volunteer organization responsible for bringing this extraordinary day to life. Serving in this role has given me a profound appreciation for the dedication, teamwork, and community spirit that make Coronado’s Independence Day celebration so special. Each year, I become even more inspired by the countless volunteers, sponsors, city partners, visitors and residents who come together to create a day unlike any other. The CFOJ Board of Directors; Debbie Balsley, Judy and Doug Clarke, Carrie Downey, Andrew Gade, Maggie Hannegan, Robb Huff, Bridgette Jorgenson, Brad Morris, Jennifer Stein and Dave Szymanski - along with our many volunteers and supporters, work year-round to ensure this beloved tradition continues to thrive and deliver beyond expectations. Their commitment and passion are the foundation of everything we accomplish. This year marks the 77th anniversary of Coronado’s iconic Fourth of July Parade, a cherished tradition that has brought generations together. The parade remains one of the largest and most celebrated community events in Southern California, featuring patriotic floats and entries, marching bands, military units, equestrian groups, community organizations among thousands of participants proudly displaying their red, white, and blue with pride. Following the morning parade, spectators

A Letter From The CFOJ President

We are equally grateful to our generous sponsors, individual donors, and grant partners whose contributions make this celebration possible. Their support allows us to preserve and enhance this time-honored celebration year after year. I encourage you to support these local businesses and organizations and thank them for investing in our Coronado community. As we commemorate America’s semiquincentennial and celebrate the freedoms we enjoy as citizens of this remarkable nation, I hope you’ll take a moment to reflect on the values that unite us, appreciate those who serve our country and community, and celebrate the traditions that bring us together. On behalf of the entire Coronado Fourth of July Board of Directors, thank you for being part of this special day. We wish you and your family Jamie Hartnett & husband John Magnus a safe, memorable, and joyful Independence Day. Happy Fourth of July, and Happy 250th will once again enjoy the excitement of the spec- Birthday, America! Jamie Hartnett tacular Frog-X parachute demonstration. Then President, Coronado Fourth of July we head back to Spreckels Park for the extraordinary CHS Class of 2012 graduate Kat Dugas perFollow us on social media and show your forming Disney songs as residents and visitors gather with family and friends to enjoy the small- support for our annual Independence Day festivities. Coronado Fourth of July is a 501 (c)(3) town charm that makes Coronado so special. As evening falls, all eyes to the sky along non-profit. Donations may be tax deductible. Coronado Fourth of July Glorietta Bay for our spectacular fireworks disEIN #85-310-7321 play from Stingray Point - a dazzling tribute to America’s 250 years of freedom, opportunity, and Checks may be mailed to: independence. CFOJ This celebration would not be possible withPO Box 182041 out our coordinated partnership with the City of Coronado CA. 92178 Coronado and its many departments. Their colCall us at 833-435-2365 or laboration, professionalism, and commitment email: info@cfoj.events to public safety and keeping the community informed help ensure a seamless experience for evOnline donations by credit card are acccepted eryone attending. From traffic management and on our website through Donor Perfect at: emergency preparedness to event operations and coronadofourthofjuly.com/donations logistics, their support is invaluable.

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Vice Admiral Doug “V8” Verissimo 2026 Parade Grand Marshal

Commander, Naval Air Forces and Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet

Vice Adm. Doug “V8” Verissimo, is a native of Falmouth, Massachusetts. He is a 1987 graduate of Cape Cod Community College with an Associates in Arts and Science. Immediately following graduation, he enlisted with the Naval Aviation Cadet (NAVCAD) Program. Upon completion of flight training, he earned both his commission and designation as a naval aviator in July 1989. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics from California State University, Fresno, California and a Master of Science in Campaign Planning and Strategy from the Joint Forces Staff College. He is also a graduate of the Navy’s Nuclear Power Program. His operational assignments include Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 25, catapult and arresting gear officer aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74); department head for VFA-34, command of VFA-105; executive officer aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), and commanding officer of USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

Verissimo’s shore duty assignments include instructor duty at VFA-125, a demonstration pilot for U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, Blue Angels; executive assistant to Commander, Naval Air Forces Atlantic and Joint Staff J3, where he served as joint force coordination/strategic plans division chief. Verissimo’s flag tours include deputy director for operations, Operations Team 2 (J3), Commander Carrier Strike Group 9, Director Assessment Division (N81), Director, Maritime Operations, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, and Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic. He assumed his duties as Commander, Naval Air Forces and Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet in February 2026. His awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal and various other personal, unit and service awards. Official biography photo of Vice Admiral Doug Verissimo Commander, Naval Air Forces and Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet

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Coronado Rotary is always a lively presence at the Coronado July Fourth Parade. Photo courtesy Juliane Morris.

Happy 250th Birthday, America

his July Fourth our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Coronado will be all in for such a celebration with everything from fireworks displays and NASCAR races, to concerts and the legendary July Fourth Parade. It was 1777 when the first July Fourth parade took place

in the United States to celebrate our independence from Great Britain. That first Independence Day celebrations included public readings of the Declaration of Independence, bonfires and bell ringing. From that moment on, the Independence Day Parade took place annually on July Fourth from coast-to-coast in America. Coronado’s first July Fourth Parade took place in 1888. Coinciding with the parade was a grand opening of the Coronado Beach

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... The rule of thumb on this very special day is to come early ... horse racetrack. The Belt Line Railroad had just been completed around the Silver Strand. The Hotel del Coronado was very close to completion, and a roundhouse was being constructed at the Ferry Landing, at the foot of Orange Avenue, to accommodate train engines, rail cars and trolleys. Orange Avenue received its name from the rows of orange trees planted down the median strip. They were replaced with palm trees not long after because indigenous rodents found them less appetizing than the orange trees. That first July Fourth Parade featured the Goddess of Liberty on a horse-drawn float of 38 women,

starring postal clerk Miss Clara Hill as the “Goddess.” The Coronado Natural History Museum (located just south of the Hotel Del) provided horse-drawn floats featuring a taxidermist’s nightmare – a full sized rhinoceros and lion. The museum, which also had an enormous stuffed sea turtle hanging over the entrance, went out of business within two years. Today, the Coronado Historical Association and Museum thrive at their current location at 1100 Orange Avenue. No one remembers what happened to the giant, stuffed sea turtle. It was estimated that 11,000 people turned out for that inaugural Coronado parade. A contingent

of 400 arrived by train from Los Angeles. The rest came, for the most part, by ferryboat – the 100foot paddle wheeler, named appropriately, Coronado (1886-1922). As the only ferry in operation at that early point in Coronado’s transportation history (two others, Silver Gate and Benecia, would arrive before year’s end), the Coronado carried 13 horse teams and more than 600 people on her wooden decks. She ran non-stop until 11 p.m. that night. She cost $15,000 to build and was worth every penny of that investment. Today, more than 100,000 people attend the Coronado July Fourth Parade. Over the decades there have been a number of

This photo from the archives shows parade goers gathered in front of Marco’s Restaurant awaiting the start of the parade. This building now houses the Coronado Historical Association and Museum. Photo by Tommy Lark (courtesy Coronado Public Library).

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This image from the 1950s shows bathing suits of the time. This float was sponsored by the Coronado Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Tommy Lark (courtesy Coronado Public Library).

parade memories probably best left forgotten – spooked horses, drunken drivers (and politicians), streakers, kids playing pranks, and even a topless “mermaid” in a mobile water tank. Late in the afternoon of July Fourth, 1888, the Hotel Del was set to put on a twilight pyrotechnic display on the grounds. The agenda of fireworks included prismatic lights, blazing sun, caprice wheel and Roman candles. An errant spark, however, dropped into one of the boxes and set off everything at once. Horses became frightened and

bolted through the streets. People scrambled from the grounds and ran screaming in every direction. Fortunately, no one was hurt. In 1896, celebrated architect Irving J. Gill was chairman of the Committee on Floats for the July Fourth parade. In 1938, Central Drug Store advertised fireworks for sale. In those days it was legal to set them off anywhere in town, and selections offered included Roman candles, sparklers and pinwheels. Local youngsters, “Teenage Tommyrot,” as the newspapers called them, would purchase

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dynamite blasting caps over the counter at the local drug store, and attempt to blow the trolley off the tracks … just for fun (some succeeded). When that happened, city workers had to scramble to get transportation back on track (literally and figuratively). It involved lots of man power and a portable crane. In 1965, 55,000 people lined Orange Avenue to see the July Fourth Parade, touted as “Coronado’s 18th Annual.” Apparently, the parade was only held sporadically in the early years. In 1998, the July Fourth Parade celebrated the 50th

anniversary of the parade as an annual event. Today the parade organizers go to great pains to track which annual parade this is, usually with some debate. There is no denying that it all began in 1888, although “the modern parade” lays claim to starting in 1948 ... hence the claim of this year’s parade being “the 77th annual” ... or thereabouts. John Laing had been the parade chairman since 1970. His father, Al Laing, had been parade announcer for 40 years and was well remembered by locals for his beautiful tenor voice and dedication to community. In 1998, the Lone Ranger’s horse “Silver” got loose. Officials chased him all over Spreckels Park before capturing the famous white stallion. Another time a baby elephant ran through the front yard of someone’s house in the staging area. Prior to the 1970s it was a common sight to see parade horses galloping along our beach after the parade. Local celebrities such as Orville Redenbacher and Johnny Downs were frequent parade participants. Actor Clint Walker (of the hit TV Western, “Cheyenne”) was set to ride in the parade one year but was talked out of his horse by thenmayor Robin Goodenough. The Mayor, an ex-Navy Frogman, rode the horse; Clint rode in the Mayor’s convertible. Coronado has long held appeal to Hollywood’s elite, sports legends and celebrities. Actor Broderick Crawford lived on First Street for many years. Actress Anita Page was a long-time Coronado resident. Charlie Chaplin lived on Olive Avenue. And film producer Merien C. Cooper, who brought us the original “King Kong,” also lived here, just to name a few. Cooper was also partner to the legendary

John Ford. Together they reshaped Hollywood history in the Golden Age of Hollywood. Each year, antique automobiles host celebrity newscasters and anchors in the parade, frequently, award-winning journalist and historian, Ken Kramer (of KPBS) rides shotgun in one of those vehicles. In the mid-1950s the Navy Frogs (UDT, precursor to SEALs) had a float in the parade that consisted of a huge tank of water with a ‘mermaid’ inside. She was outfitted in a bikini top and full mermaid tail, but along the route her top was removed, much to the surprise of onlookers. The mermaid wasn’t invited back, although the Navy and our Navy SEALs are featured prominently every year in the parade, and receive well-deserved standing ovations. Yes, the Coronado July Fourth

Parade is indeed something special to behold. Along that 13-city block route you’ll see every branch of service represented, there are horses galore, clowns, music, and antique cars to stir the nostalgic hair on the back of your neck. Stretching the length of Orange Avenue are 14 stations where volunteers narrate the parade for those watching. The rule of thumb on this very special day is to come early, stay late, don’t drive under the influence, and be careful and mindful of the hundreds of thousands of people sharing the road with you. Happy Independence Day Coronado. More information on the July Fourth Weekend can be found at: https://coronadofourthofjuly. com/

Lassie, the most famous dog in the world, was a past participant in the Coronado July Fourth Parade. Photo by Tommy Lark (courtesy Coronado Public Library).

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - JULY 4, 2026 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM

TWO CONCERTS AT SPRECKELS PARK

Pre- Parade Entertainment Orange Avenue from 1st Street to Churchill Place

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

77th Annual Independence Day Parade Orange Avenue from 1st Street to Churchill Place

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Adrian Empire Demonstration and San Diego Star Wars Society Photo-op Star Park

2:00 pm

Frog-X Parachute Team Aerial Demonstration Sponsored by John & Peggy Duncan Coronado Golf Course 16th Fairway

2:30 pm - 3:15 pm

Kids Concert - Katleen Dugas sings Disney Songs Sponsored by Samantha & Mark O’Brien Spreckels Park

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm To Our Volunteers You make Coronado’s biggest day one to remember. The 4th of July in Coronado is full of non-stop fun, festivities and patriotic observance because of you! Happy 4th!

Patriotic Concert - Coronado Concert Band Spreckels Park

9:00 pm

Fireworks Coronado Golf Course Title Sponsor: City of Coronado Soundtrack on KYXY Radio 96.5 FM

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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY PARADE ANNOUNCERS & SOUND STAGE SPONSORS 100 Block N: Greenberg & Pittendrigh / Arendsee Family Foundation Announcers: Lizzie Hansen & Adam Armstrong 100 Block S: Doug & Judy Clarke / Hotel del Coronado Announcer: Dot Harms

200 Block: The Coronado News Announcers: Dawn Dugas & Mark Warner 300 Block: Alan Kinzel Realtor® / Transportation Services Announcers: Larry Delrose & Brett Davis

400 Block: CalAm Water / The Steiner Family Announcers: Patrick Laine & Andrew McElroy 500 Block: Tartine / Becci Rocco & Bob Campbell Announcer: Dale Gottschalk

600 Block: Coronado Promenade Concerts Announcers: Robb & Carmen Huff 700 Block: Nicolls Design Build Announcers: Tyler Sylvester, Sara Stillman & Bo Blumenthal

Happy 4th From The Coronado Fourth Of July Board Of Directors

Pictured from Left: Treasurer Bridgette Jorgenson, Dave Szymanski, Secretary Jennifer Stein, Andrew Gade, President Jamie Hartnett, Brad Morris, Judy Clarke, Doug Clarke, Carrie Downey, Maggie Hannegan, Debbie Balsley, Robb Huff.

800 Block: Cal Private Bank Announcer: Laura Plumb

900 Block: ParkLife Real Estate/ COMPASS / Hotel del Coronado Announcers: Mark O’Brien & Aaron Kline Rotary Park: Rotary Club of Coronado Foundation Announcers: Mike Hogan & Kimberly King

1000 Block: Mike Oliva, Realtor®/eXp Realty Announcers: Todd, Grace, Abby & Saxton Sylvester

Can’t make it to the parade? Tune into C-SPAN for live streaming coverage via the City of Coronado’s YouTube channel.

1100 Block: QualCraft Construction Announcer: Chris Nurding

You can watch the parade in real time, and after it happens at: https://www.youtube.com/ @CityofCoronado92118

Churchill: Coronado Golf Cart Rentals / Sundance Custom Golf Carts Announcers: Yvonne Kuhn & Kirk Jenkins

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C E L E B R A T I N G T H E F O U R T H O F J U LY: J O E D I T L E R

Robb Huff:

Music Maestro for Coronado’s Fourth of July Parade

magine being a general, at war, and you have 14 detachments of soldiers stationed along the front line. Welcome to the world of Robb Huff, parade announcer and organizer for the annual Coronado July Fourth Parade. His role in this patriotic display each year goes largely unnoticed by the tens of thousands of people watching. And, perhaps that’s because he’s so good at his job. You see, Robb’s job is to coordinate a gaggle of volunteers, of all ages and backgrounds, and position them at 14 elevated stations along Orange Avenue, from First Street to Churchill Place.

They work from a parade script describing 120 or so entries; they manipulate a sophisticated sound system; and they require the ability to enunciate – not too fast, not too slow. All of this is interwoven around carefully selected musical sound bites designed to entertain and fill the inevitable awkward gaps that occur during the actual parade. Robb, who looks like a young, mustachioed Van Heflin (ask your parents) has lived in Coronado 40 years. He is a current board member of the July Fourth Committee and has been announcing the parade for 38 years. He and his wife, C.W. Huff, were noticed because she was writing an award-winning column for the Coronado Journal at the time. “It started off in 1988,” remembered the jovially humble announcer, “with a minimum of equipment – a table, two bullhorns, a microphone and a script. In those days people just read the script they were given. “Then we introduced music. Imagine what a DJ requires to do his job, and we had that kind of equipment at each announcer’s table. The simple rule is, ‘talk when you see a parade entry, and play Robb and CW Huff preparing music when for the parade. Photo courtesy you don’t.’” Juliane Morris. Well, best laid

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plans of mice and men. And so, begins each Coronado July Fourth Parade. They start with an organizational plan, and each then takes its own path; sometimes humorous, sometimes not. “We’ve certainly had our challenges over the years,” said Huff. “It all begins with the script, but it always requires work to get the script translated just right. We ask all the entries to submit details, which they mostly do in a first-person voice. They are usually way too long, and they ramble,” he said laughing at some of the memories. There is a script for everyone – City Council, T-Bird Club, clowns, Shriners, etc. “First, we alter it to be a third-person voice, and shorten it dramatically. There are two or three announcers dedicated to each station. Sometimes, because of the length of the parade, we have to caution our announcers not to make mistakes, or improvise. Sometimes the order gets mixed up, entry number 36 might get in front of number 35, so a spotter has to visually identify each group while someone reads that particular description. “The old joke is, ‘and here they are, the San Diego Clown Club,’ and it’s actually the Coronado City Council. Of course, that was an accident, but I still got nasty calls and letters about it.” As one can imagine, there is a lot to deal with. Horses shy away from airplanes flying too low, sirens, cars backfiring or racing their engines, and loud popping noises in general. Sometimes scripts from groups like the Shriners take more than 15 minutes to read. “As much as we try and rehearse,” said Huff, “mistakes happen, some entries go too fast, others too slow, and it’s a constant balancing act on the edge of a cliff.” One of his favorite entries has always been the Pearl Harbor Survivors. Now, however, there are none left. As manager of the music, Robb insisted his people always played one specific song as the Pearl Harbor Survivors went by – “America the Beautiful” by Ray Charles.

Robb has been a musician his entire life. He has a degree in music, and he and his wife C.W., an award-winning writer, lived in Europe for four years while Robb went from being a street corner busker to a small nightclub touring act. Robb and C.W. have been married for 53 years. When they returned from Europe, he took a job running the Department of Music at UCSD. At that point he had unlimited access to equipment. He continued to do gigs as a musician. Today he has a six-piece band called The Suenamis, who are a popular Concert in the Park entry every year, and perform around town at various locations and events. Rob plays rhythm guitar and sings. Huff is used to standing on a stage and performing – audience pleasing, if you will. He’s also a very proud man, a perfectionist. Sometimes that seeking of perfection comes across as arrogance. Those who know him closely understand that’s not the case at all, no, it’s a desire to do the best work he can, to produce the best experience, and to maintain a complicated schedule. And that, he does. When he is on stage with a band, a six-piece band such as the Suenamis, he doesn’t just sing and play guitar. He subconsciously locks in to the driving beat of the drummer; to the bottom line of the bass player. He listens for, and seeks harmonies as opposed to chaos. His job as soundman at the Coronado July Fourth Parade brings all of that into focus, and this is largely why Coronado has one of the best parades in the country ... year after year, after year. Over the decades Robb has continued to fine tune the production of narration and music for the Coronado July Fourth Parade. Ironically, as in-touch as he is with today’s technology, he continues to provide music from his antiquated personal cassette collection. To put that into perspective, music cassettes were popular from the mid-1970s to the early 1990s. Robb’s cassettes are basically one song each, and there are 50 of them. They run the gamut from John Phillip Sousa to Jimmy Buffett. If he gets caught up in a conversation with a young fan trying to ask questions, he flips the music over to a looped capture of Disney parade songs. Today he has MP3 players with each of his volunteers and they have a loop of songs appropriate to what’s taking place along Orange Avenue. “Robb Huff is the voice of the Coronado Fourth of July Parade,” said

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Jamie Hartnett, president of Coronado Fourth of July. For many years, Robb and his wife C.W. have poured their hearts and souls into creating an unforgettable parade experience for spectators all along Orange Avenue. Whether he’s curating the perfect music, enthusiastically announcing parade entries, or entertaining the crowd -- often while sporting one of his signature kilts -- Robb brings energy, passion, and personality to the celebration. Simply put, the parade would not be the same without him.” Before Robb came into the picture, there was no music. He literally created the program people hear today. Robb’s most important tool is a small, weathered box containing his many old-fashioned cassette tapes, and a hand-scribbled list of years he has performed the parade script dating from 1988 to 2026, with pertinent notes. “As a member of the Coronado Fourth of July Board of Directors, Robb also leads the Parade Announcers Committee, recruiting and coordinating emcees for announcer stations throughout the parade route,” added Hartnett. “He works tirelessly to ensure each announcer is prepared, engaged, and committed to making the parade a memorable experience for everyone in attendance.” As one might imagine, a lot can go wrong, and often does. Some are humorous. Robb is cognizant of how to work a microphone. “Many (most),” he says, “are not.” A hot mic mistake, where the narrator is talking to someone else and forgets the mic is on, is commonplace. Every year he encounters lost or wandering children who have become

separated from their parents. Robb calls it “The Lost Parent Syndrome.” “When we have a child show up, the mothers always send the fathers to come up to collect their child. We kiddingly refer to that as, ‘The Walk of Shame,’ he laughed. Sometimes the crowd heckles the dads in fun, adding embarrassment to their walk. “I am continually imploring my volunteers to understand, first of all, they are representing the City of Coronado,” said Huff. “Second of all, the Coronado July Fourth Parade and Concerts in the Park are among the most Americana events in the world, so they cannot share opinions or political comments.” Huff says that, in the heat of battle, most of his volunteers forget that not everyone is looking at what they are talking about. “The nagging question is, ‘When do I start announcing the next float?’” Keep in mind, there are speakers pointing to the right and the left, some parade goers have already heard the announcement, some are still looking at the previous float. “You have to be aware that not all your comments make a lot of sense, and you have to have terrific awareness at all times and blend all that together the best you can,” said Huff. “Knowing the tensions of the world we live in today, we also prep for potential panic situations. Horses get spooked at loud noises, but the last thing you want is for people to run. At the slightest hint of trouble, we throw on some John Phillip Souza to distract from the situation and calm reactions. “We edit the entry descriptions so we’re not naming every little Pete and

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Sally, who won this riding award and that, and on a horse named Sue. We don’t take birthday requests.” Perhaps the greatest compliment one could give Robb Huff and his team of volunteers is that no one notices all this behind the scenes preparation, and that parade goers are enamored with visual splendor and exciting (but brief) information on what they are seeing. Robb personally holds down the fort on the announcer stand in front of the Coronado Public Library. Over the years, the people who watch the parade from there have become like family, a special little “neighborhood,” as he calls it, where everyone knows everyone else. One year an elderly woman walked up to Robb and said she wanted to tell a joke. “Well, I was naive back then, so I said, what’s your name darlin’? She told me and I announced it over the mic. Then she said, ‘What does an old woman have on her belly, that a young woman doesn’t?’ So, I repeat it on the mic, then hand her the microphone. She says, ‘Her tits!!!’ That’s when I realized I just can’t talk to people. I have to focus on my job. Robb has one sound bite of a helicopter going loudly, stereo-traveling from one speaker to the next. He tells his audience to look up to see the helicopter, and then says, “Oh, it’s one of those new invisible choppers. State of the art stuff, so you can’t see it. Then I go into Don Henley’s ‘Boys of Summer’. “At the end I go into a Joe Walsh song, ‘Rocky Mountain Way,’ and people walk away with a little dance and hop in their step. It’s all fun, and we give the best we can, year after year.”

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E-BIKE & BICYCLE SAFETY ON THE 4TH Planning to ride your bicycle or e-bike this Fourth of July? The Coronado Police Department encourages all riders to put safety first while enjoying the holiday festivities. With thousands of residents and visitors traveling throughout the community, a little extra awareness can help keep everyone safe. WHERE CAN I RIDE? Under California law, bicyclists and e-bike riders generally have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists and may ride on most roads where conventional bicycles are permitted. However, bicycles and e-bikes are prohibited in the following areas: • City sidewalks, beaches, and parks • The Paseo Boardwalk near the Hotel del Coronado • The boardwalk near the Coronado Shores • The promenade between Glorietta Bay Park and the Bluewater Boathouse Restaurant When riding, always be mindful of pedestrians and crowded areas, especially during Fourth of July events. RIDE SAFELY Wear a Helmet Protect yourself by wearing a properly fitted helmet every time you ride. A helmet can significantly reduce the risk of serious injury in a crash. Follow the Rules of the Road E-bikes are subject to the same traffic laws as traditional bicycles. Obey all traffic signals and stop signs, ride in the same direction as traffic, and use bike lanes where available.

Stay Alert Avoid distractions while riding. Mobile phones, headphones, and other distractions can prevent you from noticing vehicles, pedestrians, or hazards around you. Watch Your Speed E-bikes accelerate more quickly than traditional bicycles. Know your speed, allow extra stopping distance, and slow down in crowded areas. Be Visible If riding during hours of darkness, use a white front light and a red rear reflector. Bright clothing, reflective gear, and lights can help others see you.

UNDERSTANDING E-BIKE CLASSES Class 1 e-bikes provide motor assistance only while the rider is pedaling and stop providing assistance once the bicycle reaches 20 miles per hour. Class 2 e-bikes are equipped with a throttle that can propel the bicycle without pedaling and are also limited to a top assisted speed of 20 miles per hour. Class 3 e-bikes provide pedal-assisted motor power up to 28 miles per hour and are required to be equipped with a speedometer. Additional restrictions apply to Class 3 e-bikes: riders must be at least 16 years of age, are required to wear a bicycle helmet, and may not transport passengers.

Ride Defensively Never assume a driver or pedestrian sees you. Make eye contact with drivers at intersections whenever possible and use hand signals when turning or changing lanes.

Riders under the age of 12 are prohibited from operating Class 1 or Class 2 e-bikes. All classes of e-bikes are exempt from driver’s license, registration, license plate, and motor vehicle insurance requirements under California law.

E-BIKE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS California law requires e-bikes to be equipped with: • Functional brakes • Handlebars that do not extend above the rider’s shoulders • Equipment that allows the rider to safely stop and place at least one foot on the ground • A white front light and red rear reflector when riding during hours of darkness

ENJOY A SAFE FOURTH OF JULY! Whether you’re heading to the parade, visiting friends and family, or enjoying Coronado’s many Fourth of July festivities, please ride responsibly, stay aware of your surroundings, and help keep our community safe. Happy Fourth of July from the Coronado Police Department! For more information, visit coronado.ca.us.

If you’re riding an E-Bike or bicycle on the 4th or anytime in Coronado, be sure to be mindful and stay safe! Happy 4th from the Coronado Police Department.

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A Fourth of July Message A Fourth of July Message from the Police Department from the Police Department Coronado welcomes you toyou enjoy Fourth July celebraCoronado welcomes to the enjoy the of Fourth tions year. We you are to expecting large crowds and hope of July this celebrations this year. Wetheare expecting Coronado welcomes enjoy Fourth of July celebraeveryone has a safe and fun-filled holiday. This year, main tions crowds this year. We are everyone expecting has largea safe crowds large and hope andand fun-hope attractions such as the Water Swim This will be held on everyone has aThe safe andRough fun-filled holiday. year, filled holiday. Crown City Classic 5k & 12K, themain Saturday, July 1. On Sunday, July 2, there will be a Concert in attractions such as thethe Rough Swim will be held on 76th annual parade, FrogWater X Parachute aerial the Park located at Spreckels Park. The 50th Crown City Saturday, July 1. On Sunday, July 2, there will be a Concert in demonstration, public concerts at parade, Spreckels Classic & 12K, 74th annual thePark, Navy and Leap the Park5klocated atthe Spreckels Park. The 50th Crown City Frogs aerial demonstration, patriotic concert, public concert the fireworks will be July 4. Classic 5k & 12K, theheld 74thon annual parade, the Navy Leap at the Coronado Golfto Course and fireworks will betoheld on Parking is going be limited and difficult find, Frogs aerial demonstration, patriotic concert, public concert Tuesday, July 4. at bring the Coronado Golf Course andearly fireworks be held on so your patience. Arrive to findwill parking. Parking isJuly going be drive limitedsafely and difficult to find on July Tuesday, 4. to to Please remember and slow down as 4th, so bring your patience. Arrive early to find parking. Please there areismany people on foot on bicycles town. Parking going to be limited and and difficult to find oninJuly 4th, remember to drive safely and slow down as there are many so bring yourand patience. Arrive earlywatch to findfor parking. Please Pedestrians bicyclists, please vehicles people on foot and on bicycles in town. Pedestrians and remember to drivearound safely and slow down as there are many and other people you. Remember lock bicyclists, please watch for vehicles and other to people around people on foot and on bicycles in town. Pedestrians and your and vehicles. Don’t leave in your you.bikes Remember to lock your bikes andvaluables vehicles. Don’t leave bicyclists, please watch for vehicles and other people around valuables your are going to drink, designate vehicle. If in you arevehicle. going Iftoyou drink, designate a sober you. Remember touse lock yourshare bikesservice. and vehicles. Don’t leave a sober driver or a ride driver or use a ride shareIfservice. valuables in your vehicle. you are going to drink, designate

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FAQ’S FAQ’S

What time does the center median open? The Orange Avenue medians will open at 5 a.m. on July 4. There is no camping or staking out. People on the median prior to 5 a.m. What time does the center median open? will be asked to leave and subject to a citation. You may set up The Orange Avenue medians will open at 5 a.m. on Tuesday, on the sidewalk side of Orange median Avenue before 5 a.m.; however, What time does open?out. July 4. There is the no center camping or staking People on the you cannot leave items unattended or block public rights-of-way. median prior to 5 a.m. will bewill asked to leave and subject to a The Orange Avenue medians open at 5 a.m. on Tuesday, There is no loading or unloading ofthe items or passengers while citation. Items center median be July 4.also There isleft nounattended camping oronstaking out. People will on the stopped in traffic lanes. removed andto taken to the building, median prior 5 a.m. willCoronado be asked Public to leaveServices and subject to a

101 B Ave., where can be claimed on Wednesday, July be 5, citation. Items left they unattended on the center median will

Items left unattended the center median will Services be removed andon between 8 a.m. andon p.m. Items not claimed by 2 building, p.m. removed and taken to2the Coronado Public taken thewill Coronado Public building, 101 Ave., where JulyBto 6th, be discarded. You may set on Bthe sidewalk 101 Ave., where they canServices be claimed onup Wednesday, July 5, sidecan of be Orange before 5 a.m.; however, cannot they on 2 July 5, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. not between 8 claimed a.m. Avenue and p.m. Items not claimed byyou 2Items p.m. on leave items unattended public There claimed bywill 2 p.m. July 6, or willblock be discarded. July 6th, beon discarded. You may setrights-of-way. up on the sidewalk

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stopped traffic lanes. When andin where does theor parade leave items unattended blockstart? public rights-of-way. There also is no loading or unloading of passengers while The parade begins at 10 a.m. on July 4, at Firstor Street and Orange When and where does the paradeitems start? stopped in traffic lanes. Avenue, ends at Churchill Place and Ocean Boulevard and lasts The parade begins at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4, at First Street about Thedoes parade in the southbound lanesOcean of and two Orange Avenue, ends at Churchill Place and When andhours. where thetravels parade start? Orange Avenue. Boulevard and lasts about two hours. The parade travels in

The parade begins at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4, at First Street the southbound lanes of Orange Avenue. Place and Ocean and Orange Avenue, ends at Churchill Boulevard and lasts about two hours. The parade travels in the southbound lanes of Orange Avenue.

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Important Telephone Numbers: Important Telephone Police Department (619)Numbers: 522-7350 (towing, non-emergencies, etc.) Police Department (619) 522-7350 (towing, non-emergencies, etc.) Public Services (619) 522-7380 (maintenance, restrooms, etc.) Public Services (619) 522-7380 Where is the best place to watch the parade? The parade can be viewed anywhere along the southbound lanes of Orange fromplace First Street to Churchill Place. The parade is Where Avenue is the best to watch the parade? also broadcast live on Coronado’s YouTube channel: www.youtube. The parade can be viewed anywhere along the southbound com/@CityofCoronado92118 Where is the best place to watch the parade?

lanes of Orange Avenue from First Street to Churchill Place. The alsobebroadcast live on Coronado TV,southbound on SpecThe parade paradeiscan viewed anywhere along the What roads are closed the parade? trum AT&T 99.during lanes19 ofand Orange Avenue from First Street to Churchill Place. Orange Avenue bebroadcast closed between First Street and R.H. The parade iswill also live on Coronado TV, onDana SpecWhat roads are closed during the parade? Place. Vehicle traffic may cross Orange during the parade road clotrum 19 and AT&T 99. Orange be closed between First and R.H. sure onlyAvenue at Third will and Fourth streets. The 100 andStreet 200 blocks of D, Dana Place. Vehicle traffic Orange during the What roads closed during thecross parade? E, F, G, H, I andare J avenues will bemay blocked or have access restricted. parade road closure only at Third and and Fourth streets. 100 Orange Avenue will be closed between First Street and R.H. First Street between Alameda Boulevard Orange will The be closed, and 200 blocksVehicle of D, and E, traffic F,aG, H, may I and JIsabella avenues will be blocked Dana Place. Orange during the as will Churchill Place portion of cross Avenue. or have access restricted. Streetand between Bouleparade road closure onlyFirst at Third FourthAlameda streets. The 100 vard and blocks Orangeofwill beF,closed, will Churchill Place and a and 200 D,Department E, G, H, Ias and will be for blocked When will the Police startJ avenues towing vehicles portion of Isabella Avenue. or have access restricted. First Street between Alameda Bouleevents? vard and Orange will be closed, as will Churchill Place When will the Police Department start towing vehicles for On July 4, towing along the parade route and staging areas willand be- a portion of Isabella Avenue. events? gin at approximately 4 a.m. Pay attention to posted signs and park Saturday, July - 12K Run and Water Swim -Towing Whentowill the1 your Police Department start towing vehicles for legally prevent vehicle fromRough being towed. will start along Glorietta Boulevard and Strand Way at events? approximately 4 - The parade route and Saturday, July 51 a.m. - 12KTuesday, Run andJuly Rough Water Swim -Towing will start along Glorietta Boulevard and Strand Way at approximately 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 4 - The parade route and

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What if my car gets towed? If your vehicle is towed, please contact the Police Department at 619-522-7350 or stop by the Police Department’s main lobby, 700 Orange Avenue. A release form ($120) from the Police Department is required to claim your vehicle at the tow facility. The registered owner of the vehicle will need to show the Police Department a valid driver’s license in order to get the release form. There also will be additional fees applied by the tow yard. How do I catch the Free Summer Shuttle or 901 bus? Public transportation via the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) 901 will be provided at the usual bus stops. Routes normally located within the parade route, including the Free Summer Shuttle, will be relocated during the Fourth of July road closures. The routes will be back to regular stops after the parade ends and traffic is reopened to vehicles on Orange Ave. The shuttle service to the Village will run from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on July 4. Is there a bus for shuttle for Cays residents? MTS will provide free bus service on July 4, for Cays residents. Service will operate from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. in 30-minute intervals from the northeast corner of Coronado Cays and Grande Caribe to the southeast corner of Avenue de las Arenas and Silver Strand Boulevard. Stops will be made upon request at Silver Strand Military Housing on the special July 4 free bus service from the Cays to the Village. Are fires or barbecues allowed on the public beach? Only propane-fueled fires will be allowed on South Beach, which covers the area between Gator Beach and the Rock Jetty near the Hotel Del Coronado Shore House. Wood and charcoal fires are permitted in city-provided fire rings or personal fire devices on Central and North Beach, north of the Rock Jetty. What time do the fireworks start? The fireworks display over Glorietta Bay will start at 9 p.m. The fireworks will last about 15 minutes. The Coronado fireworks display is not connected to the Big Bay Boom. That display also will begin at 9 p.m. and be visible from the Coronado Ferry Landing.

Fireworks are only allowed in Coronado by special permit only from the Coronado Fire Department. Fireworks found in the possession of individuals will be confiscated. Individuals are subject to citation for violation of the City’s Municipal Code. Where can I park my vehicle in Coronado? Parking is authorized in any marked legal parking spot. Vehicles that are parked illegally are subject to being towed at the owner’s expense. If you see a “No Parking” sign, do not park your vehicle there or you will be subject to being towed or receiving a citation. The parking restriction signs are certified by the Coronado Police Department several times prior to and on the day of the events so moving a sign will not be a valid excuse. Saving parking spaces is not allowed. Where can I park my motohome/RV/ trailer? Motorhomes can be parked in any legal space they fit into. Oversized vehicles are not required to obtain an oversized vehicle permit on July 4. No awnings or slide outs from motorhomes, RVs or trailers will be allowed as they create hazards for other vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians. All trailers must remain attached to vehicles being towed and there is no overnight camping or lodging allowed in the City. What time does Silver Strand State Beach open on July 4? Silver Strand State Beach is set to open at approximately 6 a.m. on July 4, which will allow vehicles to enter about an hour earlier than normal. The State Beach gates will close when the park is full. Vehicles, motorhomes and trailers are not permitted to stop, park or line up along any part of state Route 75 near the entrance or along the roadway at any time. Where do I report issues with public or portable restrooms? Contact the Public Services Department at (619) 522-7380 for matters related to public bathrooms and service, or maintenance issues. Who do I contact in case of an emergency? The City reminds the community to keep a watchful eye on their children. Parents of lost children should contact a police officer, security staff or call 911. For nonlife-threatening emergencies, contact the Police Department at (619) 522-7350.

Are fireworks legal in Coronado? All personal fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal in the State of California. Illegal fireworks post a serious safety risk and can cause serious injuries or fires.

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s the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary this month, communities across the nation are reflecting on the people, events, and ideals that have shaped America. In Coronado, the Coronado Historical Association (CHA) is marking this historic milestone through a special exhibit, Moments That Made US, while continuing a mission that has defined the organization since its founding: preserving the stories, artifacts, and memories that connect local history to the broader American experience. Presented as part of the nationwide America250 commemoration and sponsored locally by the Coronado Community Foundation, Moments That Made US explores how generations of Americans have given meaning to the principles set forth in the Declaration of Independence. Organized around five themes drawn directly from the Declaration—Created Equal; Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness; Free and Independent States; Consent of the Governed; and We Mutually Pledge—the exhibit

examines pivotal moments from the colonial era to the present, highlighting both the triumphs and challenges that have shaped the nation. Developed through a multistate collaboration headed by History Colorado, the Moments That Made US exhibit is designed

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representation of the values of America as well as the relationships and shared experiences that make Coronado unique. The mural also reflects a central theme of both the exhibit and the America250 commemoration: history is not only something we inherit, but something we continue to create. For decades, CHA has served as a collector and steward of Coronado's collective memory, preserving photographs, documents, artifacts, oral histories, and personal stories that help tell the story of the city and its people. By inviting residents to contribute their own perspectives to the mural, CHA demonstrates that preserving history is an ongoing community effort. Another example of ongoing

community history collection is from 2024, when Coronado celebrated the 75th anniversary of its beloved Fourth of July Parade, one of the city's most cherished traditions. To commemorate the milestone, Coronado Fourth of July invited residents to share photographs, home movies, programs, posters, memories, and other materials documenting the parade's history. CHA proudly partnered in the effort, helping collect and preserve these community contributions for future generations. The project exemplifies CHA's mission in action. Just as the organization preserves artifacts from Coronado's past, it continues to gather contemporary materials that will become tomorrow's history.

Every photograph saved in a family album, every program kept as a souvenir, and every memory shared by a resident contribute to a richer understanding of Coronado's story. As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, CHA's work reminds us that history is built from countless moments. Some nationally significant, others deeply personal, but all meaningful. Through Moments That Made US and initiatives like the Fourth of July Parade anniversary project, CHA continues to preserve the moments that define both Coronado and the nation. By connecting community stories to the broader American journey, CHA ensures that future generations will understand not only the events that shaped the United States, but also the people and places that lived them. In doing so, CHA affirms that Coronado is not merely observing the Semiquincentennial; it is helping tell the story of what America has been, what it is today, and what it can become.

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WHAT’S IN SEASON?

Watermelon! Here in Coronado, watermelon typically hits its peak in July, when long, sunny days and warm temperatures create ideal growing conditions. At this time of year, you’ll find ripe, juicy melons that are especially sweet and refreshing. Beyond being a summer treat, watermelon is also surprisingly nutritious. It is rich in vitamin C to support the immune system, contains vitamin A for eye health, and provides antioxidants like lycopene, which may support heart health. Because watermelon is about 90% water, it also helps with hydration during hot days, making it an excellent snack for the beach or a backyard gathering. There are many simple and creative ways to enjoy watermelon in July. You can eat it fresh in wedges or cubes, toss it into a fruit salad, or pair it with mint and lime for a bright, cooling side dish. Watermelon also works well in savory recipes—try combining it with feta cheese, cucumber, and basil for a salty-sweet salad, or add it to salsa with jalapeño and red onion to serve over grilled fish or chicken. For cooking and more adventurous uses, watermelon can be grilled in thick slices to bring out a caramelized flavor, blended into chilled soups like gazpacho, or pureed into drinks such as smoothies, agua fresca, or margaritas. However you prepare it, July in Coronado is an ideal time to take full advantage of this versatile, nutrient-rich fruit.

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his year July is not just any other summer month. July 4, 2026 is the day we celebrate the “semiquincentennial” of the United States Of America. It was 250 years ago that the Declaration of Independence (mainly written by Thomas Jefferson) was proclaimed official on July 4, 1776. Our country will become a sea of red, white and blue with parades, block parties, concerts and banners commemorating the best nation in the world. You can simply graze through the internet and look at either AMERICA 250 OR FREEDOM 250 and find events that will be taking place in our great American cities. This is a time to honor America, but also a time to honor those who have served in our military. Without these incredible individuals we would never be the home of the free. As with many anniversaries, there are special gifts that mark major milestones. With America’s 250th year, silver is the legacy suggested. Silver symbolizes strength, prestige and timeless value. A fair and accurate description of our nation. So, take the time

to pause for a moment and remember the freedoms we enjoy and the life we have been granted by those who came before us and those that continue to work tirelessly today. “Isn’t it amazing that with a single sheet of parchment paper and 56 signatures, America became the greatest political journey in human history”. Not a day goes by where I don’t find what our founding Fathers accomplished an incredible achievement. The distress, the loss, the fight, the incredible foresight and the ability to work together to leave a legacy. As we celebrate America this July 4th, come together in patriotism and wear the colors of our nation with pride. Fly the flag with honor and place your hand on your heart as you sing our national anthem. We are all one nation under God and no matter where your support lies. It does not change the stars and stripes and the history of the men and women who got us to 250 years. Have a great Fourth of July in the best American town of Coronado where we are blessed to be surrounded by military families and a community that comes together. CELEBRATE!

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GOOOOOAAAAALLLLLL! The crowd goes wild!

USA! USA! USA! By HATTIE FOOTE

e are gathered in a giant booth with our friends at the Laundry Pub at the Del, and

the U.S. has pulled ahead in the first week of the World Cup. Strangers are high-fiving, kids are shrieking with excitement, and I would bet money that most of the crowd doesn’t keep up with soccer on a day-to-day basis. But suddenly, we were all acting like expert football hooligans. The Laundry Pub is decked out in flags from every country; it is the perfect atmosphere to catch a game. The food is good, and the kids love running around outside on the lawn and all the retro arcade games. It really is a shame they aren’t open all the time, but we will take what we can get and enjoy it during the World Cup! In a time when our country couldn’t feel more divided, this has been such a welcome bit of celebratory common ground. We all care deeply about the good of our country, and while that may look different for everyone, I still believe we have more in common than we think. One day we’ll get there together, but in the meantime… GOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLL! USA! USA! USA! J U LY 2 0 2 6 |

I must admit, watching not just the

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world come together has been such

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an absolute joy. Please tell me you’ve

makes the rule feel a little silly. At this

July in Coronado is truly a marathon

seen the videos of the South Korea

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of a day, one that somehow takes a

and Mexico fans’ unexpected love

median like they used to! Honestly,

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special little bonding tradition for our

of town to avoid the chaos. And yet,

singing “Take Me Home, Country

community. I also love that everyone

here I am one year later, mapping out

Roads” in a bar in Boston. It’s all just

seems to have their designated

our perfect day all over again: parade,

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parade spot. Ours is always the

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figuratively.

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thought of securing our

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parade spot. Supposedly,

The Fourth of

fireworks be bright!

Our girl turns 250 years old this

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Soundtrack of Freedom: A History of Patriotic Music

by DAWN RICHARDS

long with inspired speeches, American flags, and fireworks, nothing says Fourth of July like rousing patriotic music. From colonial ballads to contemporary hits, musicians have been inspired to express our country’s ideals of freedom in their compositions. The honor of the most puzzling patriotic song goes to the iconic “Yankee Doodle.” Though one of the best known, celebrated in film and marching bands, the song’s origins were actually a musical insult to our colonists. The British created the term Yankee Doodle as a derogatory reference to colonial soldiers, with the most popular origin story crediting British army surgeon Dr. Richard Schaukburg as the song’s composer, making fun of colonial soldiers who fought alongside them during the French and Indian War. Later, despite the lyrics’ mocking of them, the colonists used it as their own patriotic tune, turning the insult on its head. J U LY 2 0 2 6 |

Another loyalty song before the Revolution is John Dickinson’s “Liberty Song,” taken from the Royal British Navy’s anthem, “Heart of Oak.” As a response to the British marching song, the colonists sparred right back with the American lyrics by Dickinson, who is also credited with creating the maxim, “United we stand, divided we fall.” Of course, every school child has learned the history behind America’s National Anthem, a poem written by Francis Scott Key during the British Navy’s assault on Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor in the War of 1812. Just before the Battle of Baltimore, Dr. William Beanes of Maryland was imprisoned on charges of arresting 52

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British deserters in the attempted takeover of Washington, DC. Key, a lawyer, was asked to help American agent John S. Skinner with releasing Beanes. The British were willing, but leery of them revealing their plans to take Fort McHenry, Key, and Skinner were sequestered on a truce ship. As the fort held its ground with guns blazing, a huge Stars and Stripes banner was raised, accompanied, ironically, by the song, “Yankee Doodle.” On the truce ship, Key had a front-seat view of the “rockets’ red glare and bombs bursting in air,” where the battle was won, and the British Navy withdrew. The lyrics to what would become the “Star-Spangled Banner” were set to the

music of a popular English song by John Stafford Smith. Though the American version is comprised of four verses, only the first is typically sung. Moving on to the Civil War, it was 156 years ago that Julia Ward Howe, a 43-year-old mother of six, took the suggestion of a Unitarian minister to write new lyrics to a well-known soldiers’ song, “John Brown’s Body.” Though initially reluctant, the very next morning, she awoke with five verses in her mind for the “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” but with a Union-oriented slant. The call-and-response structure of the song, however, actually began earlier with the African slave spirituals, eventually dispersing to the American North.

While the end of the Civil War brought about the legal end of slavery with the 1865 Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, it did not abolish racial discrimination against descendants of slaves. But, in 1866, a tradition began in Galveston, Texas, to commemorate the freeing of slaves by Union troops two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. The celebration spread amongst black communities, eventually becoming officially known as Juneteenth. A ceremony was held, during which formerly enslaved people who had escaped during the Civil War surprised attendees by breaking out in song, singing “America (My Country, ’Tis of Thee).” It would take another century and a half before Juneteenth became an official holiday, though, thanks largely to schoolteacher and activist Dr. Opal Lee. On June 19, 1939, Lee’s family home in Marshall, Texas, was burned to the ground by a racist mob. Though she went on to earn degrees in Education and Guidance and Counseling, the image of her home in flames never left her. Decades later, in 2019, at age 89, she launched a mission to secure national recognition for Juneteenth by walking from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C.

Each day, she walked 2.5 miles to symbolize the two and a half years the enslaved Texans waited to learn they had been freed after the Emancipation Proclamation. And on June 27, 2021, at 93 years of age, she witnessed President Joe Biden signing the Juneteenth Independence Day Act. Three years later, she was awarded the Medal of Freedom by President Biden in honor of her dedication and commitment to civil rights and the establishment of Juneteenth as a recognized holiday. "I don't consider myself a civil rights person,” she said. “I consider myself your grandma and everybody else's grandma, and I expect you to listen when I tell you something.”

The historic tradition of patriotic holidays and music continues here at home with our own musical community nonprofits. The Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra, in its buildup to the Fourth, performed a patriotic music concert, “Honoring America,” at the Coronado Performing Arts Center. The Coronado Community Band opens the Promenade Concerts each year with their Memorial Day Concert, and will perform their Patriotic Concert at 4:00 PM on the Fourth of July in Spreckels Park. The theme will continue on Nov. 11 with their fourth annual Veterans Day Tribute, accompanied by the Crown City Chorale and Musica Vitale. Stay tuned for more local music concerts by our community nonprofits!

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Unlocking Pandora’s Box of Family History By LINDA L. AUSTIN Sandra Scheller’s life focus, to establish a Holocaust Museum in San Diego, started with what she called “a strange inheritance.” “When I was so much younger, you know, married with my family life, and you realize that you opened up the Pandora's box of your parents. That's what started it, but the problem was that Pandora's box was always under lock and key. ‘Don't open this, don't open that suitcase, don't do this, don't do that.’ And it's like, when are we really going to learn the other Pandora's boxes?” Her grandfather had a number on his left arm, which he told her once was a telephone number. He never tried to hide it, though. The curiosity questions were brushed off until later, which never came. “I never really got to hear about the Holocaust from my grandfather. Not much from my grandmother, but from my mom, reminding me as a child (about things she did not have).” J U LY 2 0 2 6 |

As a child, Scheller didn’t know the right questions to ask her mom. “I knew that things were unusual because we spoke German at home before we spoke English. My father was from Austria; my mother was from Czechoslovakia.” When her father passed away in 2012, Scheller was working in Las Vegas at Cirque de Soleil. She decided to ask her mother a very simple question, “How far back, Mom, can you remember? What's your earliest memory? She told me that (as a child) she thought that all German Shepherd dogs were Jewish…because everyone had a German Shepherd dog (except us).” That childish memory started the family history to finally unfold. When her mother was 10 years old, her world took a dramatic turn. Scheller recalls, “It was March 14th, 1939, Einstein's birthday, like my grandmother’s… My mom went to visit my grandfather to check up on his work because work was so important. When they went to his place of business, my grandfather's boss, the supervisor, was wearing a swastika, and that's when my grandfather realized that the world 58

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was changing. Now he's trying to get my mother and my grandmother home. “And as you're looking at people, some people think that when you're black, you could tell from the skin, but you really can tell if somebody is Jewish because of the dark hair, dark eyes, European look. They weren't blonde-haired, blueeyed, you know, which is what Hitler wanted. When they tried to get into the taxi on that particular day, the invasion

of Czechoslovakia, nobody wanted to give them a ride home, so they took a train. When they got home, 2 SS officers greeted my family, and they just took and overturned anything and everything they wanted to take. My mother knew right then and there, at the age of 10, that her life was going to change.” Scheller discovered the horrors her mother and grandparents endured after she woke one night to her mother’s nightmare screams. While it wasn’t the first screaming incident she had heard, this one was especially memorable. “I just remember it was so loud, and when I went into the room, I asked, ‘Did somebody just break into the room?’” Her father told her to go out; Mom had a nightmare. Scheller explained, “I mean, these nightmares must have been just so horrific of what her life was like. Having to be nude, having to take a shower, being shaved by Jewish people, this man with a stick and he's touching you anywhere he wanted to. She had to

go through that six times with Doctor Mangala and my grandmother, too… “My mom did start talking to me. So much so that items that had been locked in suitcases finally were being opened because my mom ended up in a wheelchair. This happened in 2014. I was 59.” Scheller said, “The family would sometimes gather with other Holocaust survivors, and the talk would invariably turn to ‘You never had it as bad as what I went through. Remember, you were only there for so long. I was there for this long.’ “My mother would just keep her mouth shut because my mom went into a camp in 1941 and didn't get out until 1945. That's a long time to be in a camp. A lot of other people were in the camps like Hungary 1944, Poland 1943 or ‘44. Yes, one day is long enough. But to hear survivors talking was very interesting.” Scheller commented on the current situation. “What we're seeing in the United States, the hatred toward Jews

is unreal. I want to build a Holocaust Museum, but what I really want to do is to build something more in terms of persecution. Where did this hate come from? Because if we can understand the persecution and the hate, then I hope it opens up doors for other nationalities,

other people that (explain) how somebody could hate me because I have dark hair or want to eat matzo ball soup or because I pray on Friday to Saturday? To this day, people say really horrific things, Jesus killer, like I'm related to a Jesus killer.” Scheller has already collected enough verified authentic items to have a traveling exhibit, which is now in the La Jolla museum until Jun 12th and will be in the San Diego museum in September. Among the numerous donated items are her grandmother's dress that has the X on it, holocaust uniforms, Nazi dolls donated from a doll collector, a teapot from the Richt, and life-size cutouts of survivors she had made. The arm of her project now is to expand the collection by notifying relatives who may have Holocaust or WW II items but are not sure what to do with them. The sentimental items may have been stored under beds, locked in J U LY 2 0 2 6 | 59

closets, or in the attic for years, but are too precious to dispose of thoughtlessly. She says, “What we're trying to do is raise the awareness that this is the time that if families are going to toss their things or they know of things, we would like to be the repository for them… items that can be used eventually.” She has even considered a mini exhibit in Coronado, perhaps about people who were World War II soldiers. She is interested in preserving the stories of the heroes. Establishing a museum is not her only undertaking. Scheller also has an education component with her collection, which her mother, Ruth Sax, started. “When my mother went back to Terezin for the 50-year anniversary, a woman said, ‘I have something for you, Ruth. Here's the dress that Erna wore.’ And my mother was stunned. When my mother came back with the dress, she showed it to a schoolteacher, and that was the start of my mother speaking in 60

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the classrooms.” Scheller explained the history of the dress. “So for my grandmother to have worn this dress day in, day out, sleeping in it, no bra, no underwear, wearing it for about a year because she had a uniform before, but the uniform wore out, and there were no more uniforms to pass out. So now she's wearing a dress with the X on the back.”

Her grandmother was liberated from Auschwitz wearing the dress of someone who had died there. When teaching about the Holocaust, Scheller has fascinating, fun stories about so many items that hold the students’ interest. She says, “We allow people to touch a Holocaust uniform. I have a Holocaust uniform that was actually washed. It came out of Auschwitz. I like them where they are completely intact, have not been washed. You can almost smell the war, like my grandmother's dress. And we allow students to see what it's like, touching history, and they get it when they see it.” Condensing the fascinating stories Scheller has into an article necessitates eliminating many other intriguing stories she mixes with the history of the Holocaust. Contact her for a personal free museum tour at rememberustheholocaust@gmail.com or to donate authentic Holocaust or WW II items for a future San Diego Holocaust Museum.

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resilience, and even contribute to longer lives. In fact, the U.S. Surgeon General recently identified loneliness and social isolation as significant public health concerns, highlighting the importance of meaningful social connections for people of all ages. Fortunately, connection is one of Coronado’s greatest strengths. Throughout the year, residents come together through traditions that help define our community. Few events capture that spirit bet-

ter than Coronado’s Fourth of July celebration. From the parade along Orange Avenue to gatherings in Spreckels Park and fireworks over Glorietta Bay, neighbors, friends, and families come together to celebrate what makes this community special. Summer offers even more opportunities to connect. Concerts in the Park bring residents together for evenings of music and conversation. Community events, school activities, youth sports, volunteer

... connection is one of Coronado’s greatest strengths ... opportunities, and local festivals create spaces where relationships are formed and strengthened. Whether you’re catching up with neighbors at a community event, cheering on local students, or meeting friends for a walk along the beach, these moments help create a sense of belonging. That sense of belonging matters. Studies have found that people with strong social support networks tend to experience better physical and emotional health, while communities with high levels of social connection are often more resilient during challenging times. Simply put, connection helps people thrive. At Safe Harbor Coronado, fostering connection is at the heart of our mission. Through counseling services, youth programs, parenting education, and Harbor Connection events, we work to create opportunities for residents of all ages to build relationships and strengthen support systems. Events such as the Mental Health & Wellness Fair, Scoops of Gratitude, and the annual Chili Cook-Off bring people together while promoting wellness, gratitude, and community engagement. What makes Coronado unique is not only its natural beauty, historic neighborhoods, or iconic landmarks. It is the people who show up for one another, support local organizations, volunteer their time, and welcome new residents into the community. These everyday acts of connection help create the strong social fabric that makes Coronado feel like home. This Social Wellness Month, consider taking a small step toward connection. Attend a community event, introduce yourself to a neighbor, volunteer for a local cause, or reconnect with a friend. Meaningful relationships don’t require a large social circle; they begin with simple moments of engagement and kindness.

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REQUA’S TIES TO CORONADO WERE NOT LIMITED TO DESIGNING HOMES. WITH THE UNITED STATES ENTERING WORLD WAR I IN 1917, ROCKWELL FIELD AT NORTH ISLAND ROSE TO IMPORTANCE AND WAS IN NEED OF NEW FACILITIES. IN 1935, SAN DIEGO HOSTED THE CALIFORNIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION IN BALBOA PARK FOR WHICH REQUA WAS NAMED MASTER ARCHITECT. IMPROVING AND EXPANDING MANY OF THE EXISTING BUILDINGS. -CHA CORONADO THINKING ABOUT BUYING OR OWNING A HISTORIC HOME? OWNING A HISTORIC HOME IN CORONADO OFFERS SOMETHING YOU CANNOT RECREATE—CHARACTER, HISTORY, AND A CONNECTION TO THE PAST. AT THE SAME TIME, IT REQUIRES THOUGHTFUL OWNERSHIP AND A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT COMES WITH IT. IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING A HISTORIC PROPERTY, THE MILLS ACT IS WORTH EXPLORING AS PART OF THE BIGGER PICTURE. WITH THE RIGHT GUIDANCE, WHAT MAY SEEM COMPLEX AT FIRST CAN BECOME MUCH MORE MANAGEABLE. AND FOR MANY HOMEOWNERS, IT BECOMES MORE THAN AN INVESTMENT—IT BECOMES A WAY TO PRESERVE A SMALL PIECE OF CORONADO’S STORY.

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of our pets, sees a cat’s photo, or hears an animal’s story becomes part of that animal’s adoption network. They may fall in love and apply to adopt. They may share a profile with a friend through social media. They may tell a coworker, “I saw the sweetest cat today,” or “I met the best dog today.” That single moment can lead to a home. Event planners invite PAWS of Coronado for this same reason: animals change the mood of a room. They create warmth, connection, and conversation. At large events, where people may not know one another, a friendly pet becomes an easy bridge. At more personal gatherings, like engagement parties, our animals add warmth, joy, and a sense of purpose. Attendees gather, talk, laugh, and take a breath. The animals bring comfort without asking for anything in return. In July, through our relationship with Best Friends Animal Society, PAWS of Coronado has been invited to be the featured animal rescue for the 2026 Her Universe Fashion Show at San Diego Comic-Con. Presented by Warner Bros. Discovery, this DC-themed event will feature designs inspired by DC superheroes and villains and will help promote the

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By Hayley Beard, CFP®, Financial Advisor

e’re getting close to the Fourth of July, our national Independence Day. This celebration may get you thinking of the many freedoms you enjoy. But have you thought of what you might need to do to attain financial freedom?

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• Pay yourself first If you wait until you have some extra money “lying around” before you invest for retirement, you may never get around to doing it. Instead, pay yourself first. This actually is not that hard to do, especially if you have a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, because your contributions are taken directly from your paycheck, before you even have the chance to spend the money. You can set up a similar arrangement with an IRA by having automatic contributions taken directly from your checking or savings account.

• Invest appropriately Your investment decisions should be guided by your retirement goals, along with how long you have before you need the money and how comfortable you are with different levels of investment risk. If you deviate from these guideposts — for instance, by taking on either too much or too little risk — you may end up making decisions that aren’t right for you, and that may set you back as you pursue your financial independence.

• Avoid financial “potholes.” The road to financial liberty will always be marked with potholes you should avoid. One such pothole is debt — the higher your debt burden, the less you can invest for your retirement. It’s not always easy to lower your debt load, but do the best you can to live within your means. A second pothole comes in the form of large, unexpected short-term costs, such as a major home or auto repair or a medical bill not fully covered by insurance. To avoid dipping into your long-term investments to pay for these short-term costs, try to build an emergency fund containing three to six months’ worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a liquid, low-risk account.

• Give yourself some wiggle room. If you decide that to achieve financial independence, you must retire at 62, or you must buy a vacation home by the beach, you may feel disappointed if you fall short of these goals. But if you’re prepared to accept some flexibility in your plans — perhaps you can work until 65 or just rent a vacation home for the summer — you may be able to earn a different, but still acceptable, financial freedom. And by working a couple of extra years or paying less for your vacation home expenses, you may also improve your overall financial picture.

Putting these and other moves to work can help you keep moving toward your important goals. When you eventually reach your own “Financial Independence Day,” it may not warrant a fireworks display — but it should certainly add some sparkle to your life. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC. J U LY 2 0 2 6 |

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The Sherlockian By Graham Moore

In December 1893, Sherlock Holmes-adoring Londoners eagerly opened their Strand magazines, anticipating the detective's next adventure, only to find the unthinkable: his creator, Arthur Conan Doyle, had killed their hero off. London spiraled into mourning, crowds sported black armbands in grief, and railed against Conan Doyle as his assassin. Then, in 1901, just as abruptly as Conan Doyle had "murdered" Holmes in "The Final Problem," he resurrected him. Though the writer kept detailed diaries of his days and work, Conan Doyle never explained this sudden change of heart. After his death, one of his journals from the interim period was discovered to be missing, and in the decades since, has never been found.... Or has it? When literary researcher Harold White is inducted into the preeminent Sherlock Holmes enthusiast society, The Baker Street Irregulars, he never imagines he's about to be thrust onto the hunt for the holy grail of Holmes-ophiles: the missing diary. But when the world's leading Doylean scholar is found murdered in his hotel room, it is Harold-using wisdom and methods gleaned from countless detective stories-who takes up the search, both for the diary and for the killer.

Wuthering Heights By Emily Brontë

When the brooding orphan Heathcliff is taken in by the Earnshaw family, his deep, fierce love for Catherine Earnshaw becomes both his salvation and his ruin. Torn apart by pride and circumstance, their bond transforms into an obsession that spans generations, binding the fates of all who live at Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange. Through the eyes of the outsider Mr. Lockwood and the housekeeper Nelly Dean, Brontë unravels a gothic masterpiece where love becomes indistinguishable from torment, and memory itself refuses to rest. Darkly poetic and emotionally raw, Wuthering Heights remains one of the most powerful explorations of human desire and selfdestruction ever written—a tale where the moors echo with the ghosts of hearts that could never let go.

City of Thieves By David Benioff

During the Nazis’ brutal siege of Leningrad, Lev Beniov is arrested for looting and thrown into the same cell as a handsome deserter named Kolya. Instead of being executed, Lev and Kolya are given a shot at saving their own lives by complying with an outrageous directive: secure a dozen eggs for a powerful Soviet colonel to use in his daughter’s wedding cake. In a city cut off from all supplies and suffering unbelievable deprivation, Lev and Kolya embark on a hunt through the dire lawlessness of Leningrad and behind enemy lines to find the impossible. By turns insightful and funny, thrilling and terrifying, the New York Times bestseller City of Thieves is a gripping, cinematic World War II adventure and an intimate coming-of-age story with an utterly contemporary feel for how boys become men.

Waiting for Sunrise By William Boyd

ienna, 1913. Lysander Rief, a young English actor in town seekV ing psychotherapy for a troubling ailment, becomes caught up in a feverish affair with a beautiful, enigmatic woman. When she goes to the police to press charges of rape, however, he is mystified, and his few months of passion come to an abrupt end. Only a carefully plotted escape—with the help of two mysterious British diplomats—saves him from trial. But the frenzied getaway sets off a chain of events that steadily dismantles Lysander's life as he knows it. He returns to London hoping to win back his one-time fiancée and banish from memory his traumatic ordeals abroad, but Vienna haunts him at every turn. The men who helped coordinate his escape recruit him to carry out the brutal murder of a complete stranger. His lover from Vienna shows up nonchalantly at a party, ready to resume their liaison. And before he knows where his new life has taken him, Lysander soon finds himself on the trail of a traitor—a man whose bizarre connection to his own family proves a cruel twist of fate.

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A replica of Independence Hall is located just outside the gates of Knott’s Berry Farm.

America’s 250th Knott’s Berry Farm’s Independence Hall and the Nixon Library’s America 250 exhibit – two distinct interpretations of our American history

The America 250 exhibit at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum will be open through next January.

Story and photographs by KRIS GRANT

eems to me there’s no better place to be on July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of our nation’s birth, than right here in Coronado to take in the annual Independence Day parade. Set up those chairs and blankets at 5 a.m. to secure the best viewing spots on the Orange Avenue median and then enjoy the parade and a full day of celebration with a Frog-X parachute demonstration, concerts at Spreckels Park and the fireworks show over Glorietta Bay. But there’s an entire summer ahead with some excellent opportunities to explore our nation’s history. No need for a cross-country flight to Philadelphia, Boston or Washington D.C. – a weekend road trip to Orange County offers an engaging introduction to America’s

founding, with two attractions of note that explore our nation’s history. Better yet, you can also treat the kids to a memorable day at one of Southern California’s most popular theme parks. The historical narrative unfolds in two distinct settings: the recreated Independence Hall at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, and the America 250 exhibit at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda. One is a carefully built echo of 1776, the other, a curated journey through the sweep of American history. Together, they offer two very different ways of experiencing our shared past. The two settings are just 14 miles and about 20 minutes apart. I recommend you base your trip in Buena Park, spending Friday and Saturday nights

there, enjoying the entire Knott’s Berry Farm theme park and other Buena Park attractions. On Sunday morning, head to Porto’s Bakery for a hearty breakfast, then head over to Yorba Linda to the America 250 exhibit at the Nixon Library. For this trip, you’ll be heading north on I-5 on a Friday afternoon, so have no fear: you’ll be traveling against the flow of Orange County’s rush-hour traffic; and of course, traffic on Saturday and Sundays is a pittance of what you’d encounter on a weekday. The story of America has always been handed from one generation to the next. A weekend spent exploring that history with children or grandchildren is one small way to carry it forward. J U LY 2 0 2 6 | 83

Walter Knott and his crew began with a small plot for growing berries in Buena Park.

Independence Hall at Knott’s Berry Farm I have fond memories of visiting Knott’s Berry Farm as a kid in the 1950s when our extended family of aunts and uncles and assorted cousins would gather there for dinner at Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner restaurant. This was before Knott’s grew into the giant amusement park it is today, but I do remember the Calico Ghost Town, and its quirky bottle house, fashioned from empty soft drink and whiskey bottles. My mom liked to visit the many stores that flanked the chicken dinner restaurant, that sold everything from boysenberry pies to women’s clothing. The good news is all of that – the restaurant, shops, Ghost Town – are still there, although now dwarfed by a giant amusement park that developed in the wake of nearby Disneyland that opened in 1955. In those early days, Knott’s Berry Farm wasn’t fenced in, and people could come and go as they pleased, paying a small fee to ride the three-quarter scale train or pan for gold. Knott’s Berry Farm was only a couple of decades old in my youth. Let’s go back to its early days and meet its founder, who in his retirement years decided the West Coast needed a replica of Independence Hall. Walter Knott was born on Dec. 11, 1889 in San Bernardino. His father, a Southern Methodist minister, died of tuberculosis at age 37, when Walter was just seven. As a result, Walter rented empty lots around town to grow produce to supplement the family 84

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Walter and Cordelia Knott were high school sweethearts.

A statue of a Minute Man just outside Independence Hall lies in the shadow of Knott’s Berry Farm’s Ghostrider roller coaster.

The Bottle House and panning for gold are still features of the park’s Ghost Town.

In the “Declaration Chamber” at Independence Hall, our nation’s founders debated and then ratified the Declaration of Independence, income. He left school at 16, took a job as a cement contractor and in 1911 married his high school sweetheart, Cordelia. All the while, Walter yearned to be a farmer, and eventually the couple homesteaded 160 acres of land in the town of Newberry Springs in the Mojave Desert. Alas, and not surprisingly, lack of water in the desert environment ended that chapter and the Knotts moved up to San Luis Obispo County where they worked on a cattle ranch, growing produce to feed the ranchers, with Walter being allowed to sell excess crops on his own, in essence, becoming a tenant farmer. Next, in 1920, Walter joined his cousin Jim Preston in leasing 20 acres in Buena Park along a rural stretch of Highway 39 (now Beach Boulevard) that led to what is now Huntington Beach. The highway exposure meant that whatever produce Knott and Preston grew could be sold directly to customers without middlemen. Soon Preston moved on to other ventures and Knott was buying up larger parcels of land and supplying local grocers with his berries. What started as a roadside stand grew into more products, a tea room, a restaurant and Walter kept adding buildings and western-themed touches, eventually

turning the property into a destination stop. The boysenberry was made famous because Knott became interested in this large dark purple hybrid berry that tastes like a mix of blackberry, raspberry and loganberry that was developed without much success by horticulturalist Rudolph Boysen. Knott obtained a few surviving plants and worked with his farm team to nurse them back to health. After continuous cultivation and propagation, the berries, which he named after Boysen, became a signature ingredient of his farm stand and Mrs. Knott’s restaurant. Walter Knott was a staunch conversative, with his political worldview deeply shaped by his own rags-to-riches trajectory. He believed success was something earned through persistence, hard work and personal responsibility rather than government support or inherited advantage. In keeping with those beliefs, Knott saw knowledge of our government and the importance of the U.S. Constitution as a moral foundation for society. He believed that civics education – and especially instruction on the nation’s founding – was being overlooked in public schools.

General George Washington was part of a three-man committee appointed by the 2nd Continental Congress “authorized to design a suitable flag for the nation.” The committee, with a small sketch, turned to a 23-year-old widow by the name of Betsy Ross who operated an upholstery shop to create the first flag. J U LY 2 0 2 6 | 85

This conviction led him to create a physical, educational space at his theme park: a carefully designed replica of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, bringing to the West Coast the essence of this rare place where our country’s entire political identity was basically assembled in a single room over little more than a decade. It’s where the First Continental Congress, with delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies, met in 1774 to respond to British policies like the Intolerable Acts. From 1775 – 1781 the Second Continental Congress shifted policy from protest to revolution; where the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, and the U.S. Constitution was signed on Sept. 17, 1787, with its final effective date March 4, 1789. Inside, Knott’s Berry Farm’s Independence Hall features a replica of the historic “Declaration Chamber” room where the United States of America was born. Standing beside one of the tables, Virginia statesman Richard Henry Lee on June 7, 1776, moved that “these 13 colonies are and of right out to be free and independent states.” His motion triggered the process that led directly to the Declaration of Independence. An audio recording of approximately 15 minutes recreates some of the Founding Father’s discussion leading to its signing. Consistent with Walter Knott's wishes, Knott's Independence Hall remains a free-admission facility. The building is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day except Christmas. The exhibit allows visitors to explore a replica of the Liberty Bell that stands in the Hall’s lobby, view presidential artifacts and in a pre-recorded audio tape, hear the forefathers discuss the Declaration of Independence. A gift shop is included in the hall, flanked by historical displays. If you don’t wish to pay the somewhat hefty per-day parking fee at the park, you can park at the hourly meters opposite Knott’s California Marketplace and Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner restaurant, then walk through the Knott’s tunnel under Beach Boulevard to the Hall. Your first two hours are free and that’s really all the time you need. 86

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Inside the Park Be sure you take the kids to visit Independence Hall before you enter Knott’s Berry Farm proper because once they hear the screams coming from upside down rollercoaster riders, well, you’ll be hard-pressed to get them to sit through a more sedate history lesson. The heart of the park remains Ghost Town, the Old West village Walter Knott began creating in 1940. Many of its buildings were moved from real western communities, giving it an authenticity that sets it apart from newer theme parks. It’s also where you’ll find my favorite old-timey roller coaster, Ghostrider, one of the longest and fastest wooden roller coasters on the West Coast. It’s also home to the Calico Mine Train that leads you past glowing caverns, waterfalls and animatronic miners. The Boardwalk is home to many of the park’s biggest thrill rides and roller coasters. One is “Xcelerator” where riders are launched from 0 to 82 miles per hour in just a few seconds before racing straight up a 205-foot “top hat” tower and plunging back down. Then there’s the “Supreme Scream,” a towering drop ride, and “HangTime,” a dive coaster with five inversions that starts off with a 150-foot climb, then offers riders a pause to anticipate the coming 96-degree drop.

Ghostrider is one of the longest and fastest roller coasters on the West Coast.

Needless to say, I passed on all three, but I will say that Xcelerator brought back memories of a weekend some 30 years ago I spent with the Tonight Show crew visiting the USS Abraham Lincoln. We landed on the flight deck via a COD (a ship that delivers passengers and supplies to aircraft carriers), being instructed to lean into our mesh straps (we were facing backwards) before our aircraft caught the tailhook and brought us to a sudden halt, and then, upon departure, being strapped in tightly, as steam generators powered up the catapult and had us accelerating from 0 to 150 miles per hour in just two seconds. Take that, Xcelerator! Fiesta Village celebrates California’s Hispanic heritage with mariachi music, lots of casual Mexican-themed eateries and several family and less intense thrill rides. Camp Snoopy is a family area themed to Charles Schulz’s Peanuts characters with rides, shows and play areas for children. Outside the park, the California Marketplace shops include an emporium with apparel, jewelry and specialty souvenirs, children’s toy shops, and the world’s largest selection of Knott’s Berry Farm signature jams and jellies, gift packs, flavored coffees and gourmet foods, with hourly metered parking available.

Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant At the park’s Marketplace, historical displays trace the history of the park, including the evolution of Mrs. Knott’s tea room into a full restaurant. In her own words she tells the story: “The Great Depression of the 1930s hit us hard. We even had to pay our employees with jars of jam at times. The employees would then trade the jam for gasoline, groceries and other needs. Then we opened a little dining room off the family kitchen, where we served coffee, fresh pie and hot rolls with jam, thinking that if people tasted the jam maybe they would buy more, but this was not enough. “Walter and I had often discussed what else we could do. I always told Walter I didn’t want to start a restaurant, but this was different. It was the depression – 1934 – and many people were doing things they didn’t want to

Mrs. Knott’s chicken dinners are as filling as they are flavorful. My traditional dinner included four pieces of fried chicken (breast, thigh, wing and drumstick), moist inside and crispy outside, served with mashed potatoes and country gravy, sweet corn, a small serving

do. So, on a Sunday I decided to serve chicken dinners. I didn’t even tell Walter, he was out in the fields, and when he came in, there we were, I really surprised him. We served fried chicken, potatoes, salad, rhubarb, biscuits and jam. We charged 65 cents for dinner and served eight dinners that first day. “Soon, people were lining up to get our chicken dinners. In 1935 we doubled the dining room in size to serve 40. In 1937 we opened a new kitchen and more dining rooms which brought the seating capacity to 300… By 1946 seating capacity was at 880 and we were serving over one million dinners a year.” Mrs. Knotts’ Chicken Dinner Restaurant continues to be one of Southern California’s most popular full-service restaurants today. I’ll go back, just for the rhubarb.

of warm sweet-yet-tart rhubarb, chicken noodle soup, buttermilk biscuits with butter and boysenberry jam. I asked for a doggie bag to take half home so I would have room for the included slice of boysenberry pie, plus I splurged and had it ala mode. J U LY 2 0 2 6 |

Beyond Knott’s: Buena Park attractions I arrived early in the day to Buena Park and headed to Porto’s Bakery, which has become a destination all on its own. Like most of the area’s hotels, this Cuban bakery known for its enormous fast-moving interior space with multiple ordering stations was designed to handle constant crowds; it’s located right on Beach Boulevard and has drawn a loyal following of locals and visitors alike. Lines often form outside, but I was there early in the day, so mine was short, and at the door I was directed to a choice of two more inside lines, which kind of reminded me of the ques at Disneyland. These lines moved quickly and within 10 minutes I was eyeing display cases filled with rapturous pastries (try a guava and cheese strudel, or a buttery puff pastry cheese roll with a rich sweet cream filling, or a slice of tres leches cake.) The bakery’s signature offering, potato balls (papas rellanas) are crisp golden panko-crusted shell filled with seasoned mashed potatoes and savory picadillostyle ground beef. The bakery traces its roots back to Rosa Porto, who began baking in Cuba in the 1960s before the family emigrated and opened their first California shop in the 1970s. Just a few blocks east lies the Korea Town – Buena Park Corridor, considered the cultural hub of Korean culture in Southern California. The area blends Korean BBQ, restaurants, boba shops and Korean-owned businesses ranging from grocery stores to dental offices, with signage in both English and Korean. Anchoring one end of the strip is The Source OC, a multi-level open air complex filled with boutiques, entertainment venues and more than 20 88

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Porto’s Bakery is huge. It’s also a restaurant with Cuban dishes. You can watch pastry chefs put finishing touches on their wares and perhaps pick up a pie to take home.

Korean eating establishments ranging from street vendors to full-service restaurants. Across the street from Porto’s Bakery, Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament delivers a very different family-fun experience. Guests are seated around an arena-style hall where they enjoy a Medieval-themed feast while watching knights compete in jousting, sword fighting and horseback riding. I didn’t enter into this world of Middle Ages pageantry, but I did enjoy drinks Myungrang Hot Dogs at The Source OC have taken the corn dog to new heights. Despite their name, these are not American-style hot dogs. Instead, they are skewered sausages (and sometimes cheese), covered with a thick rice flour battered and deep-fried. Coatings range from sugar to standard ketchup, mustard or spicy mayo.

and a rich French onion soup at The Cauldron Spirits & Brews, a gastropub that is one part Gothic library and one part French bistro and embraces a whimsical witch-and and-wizardry theme throughout. The menu leans French with croque monsieur sliders, beef bourguignon, and traditional escargot and a cocktail list that is as distinctive as the setting. I’ve been told that the wait to get inside this magical tavern is at least two hours during the month of October when its neighbor transforms itself into Knott’s Scary Farm. One more stop I enjoyed was the Ralph B. Clark Regional Park. While I

The Cauldron, just across from Knott’s Berry Farm, features excellent French-inspired cuisine in a richly designed and “spirited” setting.

wouldn’t call this a must-see destination, it was a relaxing interlude and gave me a welcome dose of tranquility that contrasted nicely with Buena Park’s entertainment district. Here I took note of a popular pastime of locals – fishing along the shores of its small lake. At the park’s Interpretive Center, a centerpiece of a rare 9-million-year-old whale skeleton caught my eye. The fossils were discovered locally, revealing that this suburban corner of Southern California was once covered by an ancient sea.

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Wagon trains head west along the Oregon Trail.

America 250: A More Perfect Union Bravo to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum for creating this tribute to our country’s history. It’s a splendid cavalcade through our nation’s first 250 years. The museum introduces the exhibit by noting that “The story of the United States of America is a story about people. Over the course of 250 years, they have taken inspiration from the preamble to the Constitution, “We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union…” I came away with a feeling of nostalgia for the events of my lifetime, as well as those that occurred in the two centuries preceding my birth. I also gained some insights that hadn’t hit me earlier. One was the impact of “The Second Industrial Revolution” that followed the First Industrial Revolution that began in Great Britain in the late 18th century. That first revolution brought improvements in machinery and coal-powered steam engines that 90

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greatly increased the factory outputs. But after the Civil War, America led the Second Industrial Revolution with innovations in the mass production of goods, electricity, chemicals and steel, all of which transformed American society and daily life. Up until that time, America had been a primarily agricultural society, but now Americans began moving to cities to work in factories. Railways made movement easier, and streetcars and automobiles became primary modes of transportation. At this exhibit, visitors don’t just view history, they often step into it, beginning with the unloading of tea in Boston Harbor, then experiencing the discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill, and walking through the “Wizard of Meno Park’s” workshop, showcasing many of Thomas Edison’s inventions. A few notable items include Gilbert Stuart’s portrait of George Washington, most recognizable as the iconic image

Thomas Edison holds one of his earliest light bulbs, and on the opposite page, his early motion picture camera and phonograph have been loaned from other museums for this exhibit.

Today’s Hollywood sign once advertised a housing development, Hollywoodland.

A Project Mercury helmet, a cloth fragment of the Wright Brothers' first airplane to take off from Kitty Hawk, and a piece of the Gemini Heat Shield that protected astronauts from extreme re-entry temperatures are among the artifacts of the Air and Space Program segment of the America 250 exhibit. used on the dollar bill and a rare William J. Stone engraving of the Declaration of Independence that was commissioned in the early 1800s to preserve the founding document. I found the Civil War-era battlefield artifacts to be emotionally powerful, including a surgeon’s kit used in this bloodiest of all American wars. You’ll walk through decades of our history including the Louisiana Purchase, the Westward movement, the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression, the two World Wars and America’s involvement in each, the Cold War, and the Space Race. It was the displays of the 1950s and 1960s that I found most intriguing, bringing back whiffs of childhood nostalgia. There were photographs of the original “Hollywoodland” sign (I grew up not far from Hollywood, which

is where my parents met), the forays into the culture of the time, including Mickey Mantle’s baseball from 1951, the first “Color Television” camera, and the Project Mercury team introducing America’s first seven astronauts and the start of the manned space program. I also had to laugh as the museum recounted another anniversary – the American Bicentennial and a very busy day for President Gerald R. Ford. On July 4, 1976, he and his daughter Susan flew by helicopter from the White House to Valley Forge in Pennsylvania to attend festivities there, then the President joined the Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage and signed legislation designating Valley Forge a national park. Next, he flew to Philadelphia to join a celebration at Independence Hall, then flew to New York Harbor where First Lady Betty Ford joined him to watch an international maritime display. That evening they returned to Washington D.C. to take in the Capitol’s spectacular fireworks display over the National Mall. At the end of the day, the President had delivered four speeches, rang the Bicentennial Bell 13 times, shook more than 1,000 hands, rode in six motorcades, took six flights on Marine One, and one flight on Air Force One. You’ll have plenty of time to view this exhibit – it runs through January 31, 2027. J U LY 2 0 2 6 |

Beyond America 250: The Nixon Library is worth a visit on its own While you’re at the Nixon Library – do take it all in. Set on nine beautifully landscaped acres, the campus includes galleries that explore Nixon’s life and presidency and doesn’t shy away from telling the complete story of Watergate, beginning with the White House’s “Dirty Tricks” campaigns to Nixon’s massive coverup. Within that balanced framework, Nixon’s extraordinary achievements also come into focus. For example, did you know that it was President Nixon who proposed the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that same year and, in 1973 the Marine Mammals Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act? It was in international relations where Nixon really shined. In 1972, working with National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger, he opened relations with China, including his historic visit to Beijing. He was the first president to visit Moscow in 1972 attending a summit with Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev, where the two leaders signed treaties that limited their nations’ numbers of strategic arms and ended the development of anti-ballistic missiles. No wonder he won reelection in 1972 in a landslide. Still, in a matter of months Nixon, facing impeachment, would be the first and only president to resign his post. Outside, a peaceful reflecting pool provides a quiet place for contemplation while the Pat Nixon Rose Garden honors the former First Lady’s love of flowers. One of the library’s most moving features is the modest farmhouse where Nixon was born in 1913. Restored to reflect is original appearance inside and out, the home stands as a reminder of the humble circumstances from which he emerged. Richard and Pat Nixon are buried side by side adjacent to the presidential birthplace and near the rose garden, with modest marble grave markers reflecting the simplicity Nixon requested. 92

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The animal figures embedded in the sides of the reflecting pool at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library represent an often-overlooked part of his presidency: the environmental initiatives he introduced that helped protect wildlife and natural resources.

The famous Kennedy-Nixon Presidential debate

Once again, I’m sitting in an Oval office, just minding my own business…

I was impressed with this president’s work ethic, evident in the long hours and often late nights he would spend in the quiet of his White House office and adjoining sitting areas, filling yellow legal tables with dense notes on policies and speeches. It is a reminder that great strengths can coexist with serious flaws. Alas, Nixon’s downfall was not a lack of intelligence or industry. If anything, it stemmed from the darker side of traits that fueled his success: an intense competitiveness, deep distrust of opponents and a conviction that protecting his presidency justified actions that ultimately violated the public trust.

The lesson of America at 250 is not that our history is perfect, but that it is open to examination. From the ideals proclaimed in Philadelphia to the complex legacy explored at the Nixon Library, we see a nation willing to celebrate its achievements without hiding its blemishes. Few countries place their successes and failures on public display so openly. That transparency reflects confidence in the democratic experiment itself – a belief that each generation can learn from the past and help carry forward Lincoln’s vision of government of the people, by the people, and for the people, as we continue the long journey toward a more perfect union.

WHEN YOU GO… Visit Buena Park The Destination Marketing Organization for the City of Buena Park. operates an excellent website with special events information and admission deals to area attractions. www.visitbuenapark.com

Recommended Restaurants Porto’s Bakery With a rich Southern California history, Porto's Buena Park is the only Porto’s location in Orange County. www.portosbakery.com

Mrs. Knotts’ Chicken Dinner Restaurant www.knotts.com/dining

The Source OC Home to shops and 22 restaurants offering primarily Korean cuisine, but also Mexican and Japanese. One interesting “fast-food” restaurant here is Myungrang Hot Dog that features the most elaborate “hot dogs on a stick” that I’ve ever seen…and they are tasty. www.thesourceoc.com/dining

The Cauldron Spirits & Brews Step into an elegant yet witchy world where French-inspired food meets inventive cocktails. www.thecauldronbp.com

Where to Stay You’ll find a host of hotels at the Visit Buena Park website (above), most along Beach Boulevard and its tributaries. I recommend you stay at a hotel in Buena Park for one or two nights, and on day three, visit the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda (13 miles and about a 20-minute drive away). Do make it a weekend trip when traffic is much lighter.

Three hotels to consider… Knott’s Hotel This full-service, 322-room hotel is just steps from Knott’s Berry Farm. Check out packages that include admission to the park, a daily breakfast buffet and hotel parking. www.knotts.com/knotts-hotel

Hilton Buena Park Anaheim This surprisingly upscale, newer Hilton near Knott's Berry Farm has one of the more ambitious hotel restaurants, the Rosemary Room, in the area, plus actual room service—a rarity that's becoming less common at many midmarket hotels. A feature is its inviting rooftop pool; parking is valet only for a fee, with in-and-out privileges. www.hilton.com

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Anaheim North/Buena Park This is the modestly-priced hotel where I stayed, about a mile from the park and close to Korea Town. It offered free parking, a breakfast buffet, pool, hot tub and fitness center. My room was clean, with a most comfortable bed. www.marriott.com

Attractions and Museums Independence Hall Walter Knott’s replica of the Philadelphia gathering spot of our Founding Fathers includes a replica of the Liberty Bell. www.knotts.com

Knott’s Berry Farm Classic Southern California theme park blending thrilling roller coasters, family rides and Old West charm with roots as a historic berry farm and roadside attraction. www.knotts.com

Knott’s Soak City This 15-acre water park includes 23-speed, tube and body slides, six waterslides, a 750,000 gallon wave pool, a lazy river, water rafting and a threestory Beach House equipped with 200 water guns, nozzles, sprayers and more. Open mid-May through mid-September. www.knotts.com

Medieval Times www.medievaltimes.com

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