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IN FOCUS: Reflections of Coronado by Joel Ortiz

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2 IN FOCUS: Reflections of Coronado by Joel Ortiz 8 A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: July 2021 Patriotic issue 10 LOCAL BUZZ: On-line Calendar + Artist Spotlight: Michael Ives 12 COMMUNITY: Proposed League of Wives Tribute 20 PEOPLE: Local author Captain George Galdorisi 26 CROWN CITY HISTORY: Celebrating the Fourth of July over the years 28 IN THE KITCHEN: Chef Clyde Van Arsdall IV tells how chili is done 34 AROUND TOWN: A fun-filled Epic Summer Day with the local Island Girl 38 LIFESTYLE: The do’s and don’ts for table and chair combos 42 FORKS & CORKS: Clayton’s Bakery & Bistro is the local Euro-style eatery 50 COMMUNITY: Local photographer, Bill Sandke’s many years of service 54 DINING GUIDE: The listing of local restaurants, delis and caterers is back!

Front Cover: A sight for patriotic eyes! Our gorgeous flag billowing in the wind over local world champion sailor, Willem Van Waay, aboard his beautiful sailboat, the “Enchantress.” Read more about Willem in this past June 2021 issue online at crowncitymagazine.com. This stunning shot was captured by local photographer, Stacy Childers. Stacy is a stylist and creative director for major brands and professional clients. She currently does commercial work with fashion, hotels, food, yachting and sailing. Based out of San Diego and Palm Springs she is the owner of the House of Style SD, a natural light studio. Photo Credit: Stacy Childers | On Instagram @stacychilders | On Facebook @Stacy Childers Photography | Website: StacyChilders.com In Focus (pages 2 & 3): A striking photo taken by Joel Ortiz in front of the Hotel Del Coronado called, “Reflections of Coronado." Known by locals as “Joel the Photo Guy,” Joel is a local San Diego photographer, video producer and ESL instructor. Photo Credit: Joel Ortiz | On Instagram @joelphotoguyortiz | On Facebook @Joel Ortiz Back Cover: A fun and whimsical work of art by Michael Ives of the beloved, annual Fourth of July parade in Coronado, complete with some of our favorite floats. Michael actually uses his iPad to “paint” all of his creations! Read more about Michael, and see another fantastic work of art in the Local Buzz section of this issue on page 10. Michael’s artwork as gift ideas are available at cafepress.com/ivesart and his prints are available for purchase at MichaelIves.imagekind.com. Artist Credit: Michael Ives | On Instagram @michael_ives_studios | On Facebook @Michael Ives | Website: IvesArt.com

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Brad Willis, Samantha Bey, Carol Pastor, Clyde Van Arsdall IV, Christine Van Tuyl, Karyn Frazier, Jessica Nicolls, Heather Canton

CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS & PHOTOGRAPHERS Stacy Childers Photography, Joel Ortiz, Crown City Photography, Lisa Krause, Coronado Historical Association, Karina Passos, Christine Van Tuyl, Samantha Goh Photography

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