Coronado Common Sense

What Happened To The Coronado Common Sense Countdown?

Dear Common Sense Readers . . . 

 

On July 22nd, I wrote you a letter stating that I would end my five-year run as Coronado Common Sense editor/writer. My goal to inform Coronado residents had been accomplished because now there are several sources for news. And so I began the final countdown, starting at 24 . . . 

 

But the countdown froze on the number 21. What happened? The morning of July 25th, I went on a trail ride on a horse that had issues and needed to be worked with. She worked me instead. My ride lasted approximately 30 seconds.

 

The horse reared and then threw her 1200 pounds backwards on top of me, fracturing my pelvis. She then proceeded to roll on me . . . twice. The time I would have spent giving you the last 20 days of Common Sense was spent in Scripps Mercy Trauma and then an assisted care facility . . . total time six weeks.

 

Yesterday marked sixteen weeks (four months) since my horse accident. In that time, I have gone from gurney to wheelchair to walker to cane. My doctor and physical therapist are very happy with me and amazed at my progress. But, I still have more to do to get back to where I started.

 

I apologize that you were cheated out of your last twenty days. I will leave CCS up for a while in case you want to dwelve through the archives. I need to spend my time healing and getting better. I will miss writing this online newspaper and interacting with so many of you. Thank you for your loyal readership. It was a great adventure and I enjoyed having you all along for the ride!

 

Best,

Susan

Kelly Purvis Named New Arts Administrator

 

CORONADO, CA (November 14, 2013) - A local arts supporter and community volunteer has been selected to be the new Arts Administrator for Coronado's Cultural Arts Commission, City Manager Blair King announced today.

 

Kelly Purvis, who has volunteered countless hours over the years to various Coronado organizations, including recent work with the Cultural Arts Commission and Coronado Arts Forum Committee, will assist the Cultural Arts Commission in fulfilling its mission to strengthen, coordinate and connect the arts with the citizens of Coronado.

 

"We narrowed down a list of 40 applications to three top candidates and held extensive interviews over the past few weeks. Kelly Purvis rose to the top," King said. "Kelly is energetic, organized and will deliver results immediately."

 

Purvis has worked as director of development for the Coronado Historical Association and did event coordination for Dorsee Productions. Her volunteer experience includes stints with the USC Trojan League, the Coronado Unified School District, as well as the City's Residential Standards Improvement Committee and Coronado MainStreet Ltd., among many other organizations.

 

Purvis said she looks forward to supporting the work of the Cultural Arts Commission, as well as promoting the Coronado arts community.

 

"A vibrant arts community creates a prosperous and healthy community which not only attracts visitors but serves the residents," Purvis said. "The arts are not only good for business, they are good for the soul."

 

The Coronado City Council approved the new position of an Arts Administrator in June to provide administrative support to the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission and its seven program working teams. The contracted, part-time position pays $36,000 per year.

The Cultural Arts Commission was established by the City Council in September 2011. The Commission is tasked with recognizing and encouraging groups and organizations that enrich Coronado life by bringing cultural and artistic works of art to the community. The Commission also recommends to the City Council policies and practices that develop and promote the arts.

 

Purvis will assist the Commission in developing long-range plans and policies for program development and provide guidance on setting arts goals. She will work to build relationships with artists, arts organizations, businesses, media and other related local and regional groups and maintain the inventory of the City's Public Art collection.

Purvis also will monitor the Commission's website: CoronadoARTS.com, prepare applications for private and public grant fund programs, and oversee special events.

"This is the first time we have had a position dedicated to coordinating and promoting the arts," King said. "It's a key role and we're sure Kelly will help expand the arts profile in Coronado."

 

Source: Janine Zuniga, City of Coronado

Notable Graduates Of Coronado High School

 

According to Wikipedia, Coronado High School in Coronado, California was named a National Blue Ribbon School in 2008. CHS was the only school in San Diego County to win the award. Also in 2008, CHS was ranked 323rd in Newsweek's list of "Best High Schools", out of more than 27,000 public high schools. The principal of Coronado High School in 2008 was Jeff Davis.

 

Wikipedia lists the following ten people as "Notable Graduates":

• Alan G. Poindexter – NASA Astronaut

• William Witney – movie director

• Genai Kerr – water polo player, 2004 Olympics

• Layne Beaubien – water polo player, 2008 & 2012 Olympics

• Jesse Smith – water polo player, 2008 & 2012 Olympics

• Ken Huff – former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League

• Don Davis – politician

• Nick Reynolds – founding member of The Kingston Trio (class of 1951)

• Thomas Fiss – singer/songwriter

• Brian Thornton – sports agent

Need A Little Humble Pie?

 

 

"If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around."

 

                                    —Will Rogers

 

William Penn Adair "Will" Rogers (November 4, 1879 – August 15, 1935) was an American cowboy, vaudeville performer, humorist, social commentator and motion picture actor. He was one of the world's best-known celebrities in the 1920s and 1930s.

 

Known as "Oklahoma's Favorite Son," Rogers was born to a prominent Cherokee Nation family in Indian Territory (now part of Oklahoma). He traveled around the world three times, made 71 movies (50 silent films and 21 "talkies"), wrote more than 4,000 nationally-syndicated newspaper columns, and became a world-famous figure. By the mid-1930s, Rogers was adored by the American people. He was the leading political wit of the Progressive Era, and was the top-paid Hollywood movie star at the time. Rogers died in 1935 with aviator Wiley Post, when their small airplane crashed in Alaska. (Wikipedia)

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Thoughts On Health Care

 

Coronado Library's Summer Festival Hosts Rack Of Bones

 

Optimist Club Of Coronado Hosts 42nd Annual Sports Fiesta

 

Optimist Club members, over 110 strong, endeavor to support the youth of Coronado.

 

The Optimist Club's 42nd Annual Sports Fiesta takes place this Saturday, July 27th, and Sunday, July 28th. There are three competitions: a 10K run, an Ocean Swim and a Triathlon. All three events start and finish at Sunset Park.

 

To read the details of each event, or to register to enter, go to the Optimist Club of Coronado website.

 

From the Optimist website:

"The Optimist Club of Coronado meets every Thursday morning at 7:00 a.m. at the Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way.  Continental breakfast is provided.

The Optimist Club of Coronado was chartered by Optimist International in 1970 with 26 members. Since that time, the club has grown to  over 110 members. Our club conducts a number of activities, not only for fund raising but also for community enjoyment and involvement. Principal among these are the Optimist Sports Fiesta conducted the last full week in July." 

 

People's Choice Charity Car Show This Weekend

 

Main Street America

People's Choice Charity Car Show

Presented by the Corvette Owners Club of San Diego

 

Sunday, July 28th

10am - 3pm

Embarcadero Park North

(Base of Kettner Boulevard, South of Seaport Village)

A fundraiser for the San Diego Center for the Blind

 

 

This year’s show will feature over 375 cars and trucks of all eras. Vehicles registered for the show include 1915, 1917 and 1927 Ford Model Ts, 1963 Bentley, Ferraris, GTOs, Camaros, Mustangs, T-Birds, PT-Cruisers, Street Rods, Lowriders and of course, lots of Corvettes. The spectators will determine the winners in each of 24 classes by casting votes for their favorites.

In addition to the car show, there will be music, a huge raffle and other entertainment. All net proceeds from donations, registration fess, raffles and other activities will benefit the San Diego Center to the Blind. The amount of money raised year after year by San Diego area car clubs for local charities is a tribute to the generosity of the thousands of car hobbits who call San Diego County home.

 

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Port of San Diego Celebrates Arrival of Fiat Automobiles

 

 

 

Source: Port of San Diego News Release

Results Of 07.16.13 Coronado City Council Meeting

 

b. Approval of Reappointment of One Incumbent Member of the Design Review Commission. The Council reappointed Christian Rice for a second three-year term that will expire on July 31, 2016.

 

c. Consideration of Appointment of Two New Members to the Design Review Commission. Dorothy Howard was appointed as a design professional and William Gise was appointed as an at-large member, each to serve a three-year term that will expire July 31, 2016.

 

d. Provide Direction on Developing an Ordinance Amending Title 36, Chapter 36.08 of the Municipal Code Regarding Prohibition of Smoking in Certain Public Areas.  The Council directed staff to draft an ordinance for their consideration regarding prohibiting smoking on public property, including all sidewalks.

 

e. Recommendation to Continue Six-Month Trial Period for Bicycle Corrals Along the Orange Avenue Corridor. The Council approved continuing the six-month trial period for the eight bicycle corrals and adding wheel stops and striping improvements at two locations for the remainder of the trial period.

 

f. Consideration of Information from Coronado Shores Community Association No. 2 to Place Portable Restrooms at Avenida De Las Arenas.  The Council considered the information and directed no action other than to proceed as previously approved that a public restroom for the South Beach area be designed and reviewed according to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the street end of Avenida del Sol.

"I Don't Like Cops"

 

A Common Sense reader submitted the following:

 

"The other day, someone whom I adore made mention to someone else how, ‘they didn’t like cops’, because they get to do things the rest of us are not privileged to do only because they’re the law.

 

This common paradox within our society today intrigued me to the point of wanting to talk about it in a few insignificant and meaningless words.

 

You know, I think I have said the same thing only because one or two cops, in my entire life, have caused me grief whether it was a ticket, (I obviously did not deserve ), or some smart a-- reply directed my way when I interfered with their presumably mundane day. Shame on me for being so presumptuous.

 

Pretty petty now as I see it.  Pretty petty of me.

 

After the Boston bombing and seeing the mountains of videos and photos of who was running toward their possible death and those running away, one photo in particular showing an officer, defensively positioned over a fallen elderly man, who was obviously in distress, and shielding him in a firm protective stance. This photo made me now become something of a different man.  I asked myself, ‘Which way would I run?’

 

We all want to say, ‘Of course, the heroic way.’  But would we?"

 

To read the rest of this story, go to "Next time you think, 'I don't like cops".

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Letter To The Editor: Detroit Won't Be The Only One

 

Detroit won't be the only U.S. city that looks like trash and is bankrupt. Unions are demanding more $$$ . . . and city, county and state pensions are beyond dreams. Cities are spending themselves into large debts, and nothing is being done about controlling it. San Diego and the surrounding cities are not exempt and are on track to becoming another Detroit like many other cities. Be prepared!

 

Earle Callahan