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Local Businesses Step Up to Support CSF Telethon
The upcoming annual Coronado Schools Foundation (CSF) Telethon, presented by Time Warner Cable, will not only highlight the talents of members of the Coronado community, it will also cast a spotlight on the contributions of a wide variety local businesses who have pledged their services, time, products and money to make the event a success, collectively contributing over $21,000.

Martial Arts America Hosts Telethon Party for Coronado School Kids

Martial Arts America, a Coronado Schools Foundation Friend for Life Corporate Member who has donated $15,000 since 2006, hosted a Karate Party for two winning elementary school classes whose students won the “I watched the Telethon Contest,” facilitated by the Coronado Schools Foundation (CSF) . Record funds of $155,000 were raised on March 12th for Coronado’s public schools at the 20th Annual Coronado Idol Telethon, presented by Time Warner Cable. Presenting Partner Martial Arts America and Hour Partner NadoLife (Mootime/Village Pizzeria and Beach-n-Diner) joined together to host a weekend party, complete with cool karate kicks with pizza and ice cream from Village Pizzeria and Mootime.

Technology and Art a Lively Mix at Village Elementary

One person can make a difference and local resident and business owner Jill Hardman exemplifies that trait. She is a long time supporter of the visual and fine arts programs in Coronado’s public schools. Recently, she saw her generosity for the arts put to use in a unique way at Village Elementary when she visited the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) classroom of Mrs. Lissy Rooney. Ms. Hardman’s financial support, via the Coronado Schools Foundation (CSF), makes art comes alive through art-related equipment and supplies. This time she was amazed to see how technological tools greatly enhanced the art experience for a classroom of eager fourth graders.

February 22, 2008
Fiscal Emergency Declared by Governor
As a result of this declaration, the Legislature has 45 days to respond to the fiscal emergency.  On Friday, February 15, 2008, both houses of the Legislature passed a package of bills that will immediately reduce current year spending.  The Governor signed this legislation over the weekend. 

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