Coronado Common Sense

Coronado CERT Class Gets Training In How To Put Out A Fire

 

Yesterday morning I had the pleasure of assisting Coronado Firefighter Paramedic Chris Balke in teaching the fire suppression unit of the CERT training. This was the second class in a series of five. There will be one more series of  2011 CERT Classes beginning in mid-October.

 

This class teaches the students the seriousness of fire, how to access the situation and then respond. When the fire is above their ability level, they learn that the proper response is to call in the firefighters. They are also taught that after they have put a fire out, they should contact the fire department so it is assured there is no hidden fire threat in the rafters or wherever. And if a disaster is occurring and firefighters are unavailable, it is better to let it burn than to put oneself in danger.

 

 At this point in the series, the students are each given a CERT helmet, goggles and gloves. They need to wear this equipment when working around fire.

 

Once they were properly attired, the class went outside for further instruction and to try their hand at using a fire extinguisher. The program teaches the use of the acronym PASS, which stands for Pull (the pin), Aim (at the base of the fire), Squeeze (the top handle) and Sweep (from side to side).

 

Firefighter Paramedic Chris Balke controlled the BullEx fire simulator machine remote and started the fires.

 

Then the students paired up to take a turn in putting out the fire, using the safety method taught in the class. They each got a turn in the front using the extinguisher and in the back directing the event and being the “eyes”.

 

Here is a photo of yesterday’s CERT class after all successfully extinguishing their fires.

NASNI Hosting Midshipmen Participating In Career Orientation & Training

 

All Midshipmen will receive a flight in a T-34 training aircraft.

 

Naval Air Station North Island, Calif. --- Residents in the immediate vicinity of Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) may see T-34 training aircraft flying in the area from May 26 - August 17.  NASNI will be hosting Midshipmen participating in Career Orientation and Training, Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) for their Aviation week.

CORTRAMID is an active duty summer program for Navy ROTC Midshipmen after their first year. It allows Midshipmen to see a broad range of the opportunities which are possible for them as Naval or Marine Corps Officers. The program lasts four weeks, with each of the four weeks devoted to a different warfare specialty. (Surface warfare, Submarines, Aviation and Marines)

During Aviation week, Midshipmen receive survival training and briefings on flight physiology and possible aviation career paths. All Midshipmen also receive at least one flight in a T-34 training aircraft.

The Navy recognizes the importance of being good neighbors with the local communities and makes every effort to abate noise when possible. The training exercises will be conducted during regular "work hours" to minimize impact.

All noise abatement complaints can be directed to 619.545.8233. All other questions can be directed to Naval Base Coronado Public Affairs Office at 619.545.8167.

- USN -

 

Submitted by NBC Public Affairs Office

Mark Your Calendars Now For The Demolition Derby And Burn Run!

 

Here is the Coronado Firefighters' entry for the Demolition Derby on June 18th. Fire Engineer Scott Stepanof will be the driver and smashing his way to victory.

 

You won't want to miss the 21st Annual FIRE EXPO and Firefighter Demolition Derby to be held on June 18th at the Del Mar Fairgrounds!

 

Watch firefighters demonstrate their skills, witness a parade of fire trucks and learn about the latest in fire/burn prevention technology. At the end of the day, firefighters will gather at the Chevy Arena for the Burn Institute’s Firefighter Demolition Derby and smash for cash using their creatively customized clunkers.

 

• Firefighter Demolition Derby

• Burn Run Parade of 100+ fire trucks

• Live firefighting demonstrations (All Day)

• Fire and burn prevention education pavilion

• Interactive activities for the kids

• Booths, local bands and free giveaways!

 

                                  —Burn Institute

 

Great fun for kids of all ages!

Four Coronado Residents Are Celebrated At SOHO's People In Preservation Award Ceremony

 

This past Monday evening, May 23th, Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) held their 28th annual People In Preservation (PIP) Award Ceremony at the Cosmopolitan Hotel and Cygnet Theater in Old Town, San Diego. This is considered one of the region’s most prestigious preservation awards and is held each year during National Preservation Month. San Diego Councilwoman Sherri Lightner acted as the event emcee and the awards were presented by SOHO President Jaye MacAskill.

 

Other esteemed personalities in attendance included SOHO Executive Director Bruce Coons, SOHO Vice President Dan Soderberg, San Diego County Supervisor Pam Slater-Price, Coronado MainStreet Director Rita Sarich and Coronado Councilwoman Barbara Denny.

 

 

Pictured from left to right: Marilyn Fulton, Chris Ackerman, Daryll Sarich, Rita Sarich and Bruce Coons

 

“The PIP awards are an opportunity for SOHO and fellow San Diegans to recognize the efforts of property owners and the work they do in preserving the historic resources of our region. People In Preservation encourages historic preservation and acknowledges that good preservation can be found in the restoration of the most modest residence to the grandest mansion. From our earliest structures to mid-century contributions, and include both the private and the public sector.”

            —SOHO "People In Preservation" invitation

Historic preservation supporters gathered for this event “to celebrate and pay tribute to those who embody the best in preservation in San Diego County.”  The event began at 6pm with a cocktail and hors d'oeuvres reception, followed by the award ceremony at 7:30.

 

Coronadoans Marilyn Fulton, Dani Grady, Ralph Greenspan and Chris Ackerman were celebrated and awarded as "People in the Trenches" for their work in helping preserve the 1010 Glorietta Boulevard home designed by Master Architect Homer Delawie. Marilyn Fulton gave kudos to Councilwoman Barbara Denny for her assistance and aid in preserving the Delawie home and her unwavering support of the four Coronado award winners.

 

 

Emcee Sherri Lightner, SD Councilmember looks on as Chris Ackerman accepts his award. Dani Grady and Marilyn Fulton will follow with their acceptance speeches.

 

Congratulations to these local heroes whose efforts make Coronado a better place for all of us to live in!

 

To learn more about SOHO, visit their Save Our Heritage Organisation website.

Vote To Make Coronado The "Best Of The Road" Winner!

 

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Submitted by Rita Sarich, Director Coronado MainStreet Ltd.

Microchip Reunites Cat, Owner After 17 Months

 

May 24, 2011 | The Department of Animal Services is pleased to announce that another animal has been reunited with its owner after an extended separation—again due to a microchip.

 

On Tuesday, delighted Pacific Beach resident Sparr Garcia picked up her beloved cat “J.J.” from the County’s Gaines Street shelter. Garcia hadn’t seen her cat since December 2009. 

 

The happy reunion came less than a week after a microchipped Chihuahua named Cookie returned home to her Chula Vista family after five years.

 

J.J. was found running loose in the 2400 block of Christopher Street in Pacific Beach on Saturday by a Good Samaritan, who brought the animal to the shelter. The County scans all stray animals for a microchip, and fortunately for J.J., he had one.

 

Staff checked with the microchip company and then called a disbelieving Garcia, who assumed her cat was gone forever.

 

The animal was found in good health only about 12 blocks from home. Garcia had put up signs and called shelters to no avail when J.J. went missing in 2009.

 

“The recent stories of animals being reunited with their owners prove that having your animal microchipped really increases its chances of coming home,” said Dawn Danielson, Director of the Department of Animal Services.

 

Microchipping was especially important for J.J. Only about 4 percent of cats that arrive at County shelters are ever claimed by an owner. Dogs, which are more often identified at the shelter, are claimed by owners in about 35 percent of cases. 

 

Animal Services strongly encourages all pet owners to have their animals microchipped as a form of positive identification and to register the microchip with both the company and the animal shelter.

 

Microchips can be obtained at all three of the County animal shelters every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m.

 

Dogs must have a current license or the owner must purchase one at the time in order to obtain the microchip. For more information regarding microchips, visit the Department’s website at www.sddac.com.

 

 

Source: County of San Diego

Navy + Seal + Team + Six = HOT

Since the heroic Navy Seal Team raid that took the life of terrorist-leader Osama bin Laden, there’s been a lot happening in the trademark and name domain businesses.

 

Navy + Seal + Team + Six seem to be the hot buzz words these days.

 

As far as the domain name, several companies started grabbing variations of the moniker back in the late 1990s. I guess if you own it and someone wants it, there’s money to be made. Names already registered (and the year) include:

NavySeal.com (2000)

NavySeals.com (1996)

SealTeam6.com (2010)

SealteamSix.com (1999)

SealTeam.com (1997)

 

The Domains (a leading source for domain information) reported that the owner of the domain name NavySeals.com was asking for an amount in the seven figure range just days after the raid took place. No report as to whether or not he got his sum.

 

Disney filed for a trademark on “SealTeam6” just a few days after the at-sea burial took place. One can only wonder what they would do with it.

 

In February of this year, a New Jersey firm went after the trademark Navy Seals. The company makes knives.

 

And in May, two watch companies filed for Seal Team 6 trademark. One watchmaker is out of New York and the other is based right here in Coronado, CA. I had never heard of RESCO Instruments nor noticed their storefront signs in Coronado. And they’re not in “the book.” According to their website, the company is named after the founder—R. E. Smith—and is two years old. They claim that though there is no “official” US Navy SEALs' watch, their Patriot watch is pretty darn close.

 

Apparently the Real McCoy—The Department of the Navy—filed an application for the trademark on “Navy Seals” on May 13th. I don’t know about you, but I’m rooting for the Navy. I think that they should have ownership of it all. In my book, it’s only right. 

Tales of San Diego From Far Away

 

A tourist from far-away Pennsylvania writes about her visit to the San Diego area.

 

It always amazes me when I find a mention of Coronado in some far-away newspaper. This one was published this past weekend in the Daily Times—serving Delaware County, PA—by a woman visiting the San Diego area.

Ruth Rovner wrote (say that five times real fast):

"Next, it was time to explore the southern side of the bay. We soon saw the dramatic curve of the Coronado Bay Bridge leading from downtown San Diego to the separate entity of Coronado. The bridge, built 41 years ago, extends 250 feet above the bay. It leads to Coronado, a separate island with luxury hotels, shops, parks and bike paths. Its most famed hotel is the Hotel del Coronado, a national historic landmark.

Since Coronado is an attraction of its own, a ferry travels to and from the San Diego harbor to Coronado every hour throughout the day."

To get the rest of the story, read "San Diego, California's other city by the bay."

Dog Missing Five Years Reunited With Owner

 

SAN DIEGO (May 19, 2011) A dog found running loose in central San Diego over the weekend was returned home to Chula Vista–after disappearing more than five years ago!

 

Credit a microchip for the unlikely homecoming.

 

On Saturday, May 14, a Good Samaritan found the female Chihuahua loose on C Street in Golden Hill. A County animal control officer picked up the dog. As part of normal procedure, the dog was scanned for a microchip, and one was detected. Staff contacted the microchip company for the owner’s information.

 

Shelter staff placed a call informing the incredulous owner the dog had been found. “Cookie,” it turned out, had vanished from Alejandro Pantoja’s home in Chula Vista five years ago. Exactly how the dog ended up in San Diego is unknown, but someone probably brought her there from the South Bay.

 

Cookie’s happy ending shows the importance of getting pets microchipped.

 

“Having your animal microchipped is a painless procedure that truly does ensure your pet has a ticket home,” said Dawn Danielson, Director of the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services. 

 

County Animal Services strongly encourages all pet owners to have their animals microchipped as a form of positive identification and to register the microchip with the company and the animal shelter.

 

Microchips are available at all three County animal shelters every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m.

 

Dogs must have a current license or the owner must purchase one at the time in order to obtain the microchip. For more information regarding microchips, visit Animal Service’s website.

 

Source: County of San Diego

"6161": A Village Theatre Tradition Reclaimed

 

CORONADO – The Village Theatre, a post World War II theatre that had entertained villagers since 1947, is growing closer to re-opening. As construction teams work feverishly to complete the Coronado landmark they have early reason to celebrate.

 

In 1947, when party lines were in vogue and rotary dial telephones the norm, every child in Coronado had memorized Henley 3-6161 as the telephone number for the Village Theatre.  

 

An advertisement in the Coronado Journal (March 1947) promotes the double feature at the Village Theatre on the night after their grand opening. The telephone number, Henley 3-6161 has stayed associated with the Village Theatre all these years in one form or another.

 

When the theatre went dark in 2000 the number had evolved to 435-6161 but, again, every child and most adults on the island had that telephone number memorized.

 

On Friday, May 13, management of the Village Theatre acquired “437-6161” as their telephone number through AT&T, keeping the tradition of “6161” alive.

 

“We tried to get the “435” number,” said Lance Alspaugh, owner of the Village Theatre and the man who spearheaded the 10-year courtship with property owners and the city of Coronado to bring back the theatre. “After the Village Theatre closed in 2000 the number went to a couple of different organizations,” he said. “While it is being used by someone else at present, we are in negotiations to obtain that number as well.”

 

Opening night at the Village Theatre in 1947. The last film shown was in 2000, starring Jim Carrey in "How The Grinch Stole Christmas." Photo courtesy Coronado Public Library. 

 

With a June opening on the horizon, residents and guests will be able to enjoy the theatre again, and this time with three movie screens (two of them 3-D capable), the finest sound system in San Diego County, restored sidewalk Terrazzo and a fresh dedication by Vintage Cinemas to serve Coronado and San Diego with a wide variety of film options.

 

For more information visit www.vintagecinemas.com.

 

Written by Joe Ditler, Part-Time PR

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