Spirit of Imperial Beach Statue Dedication
January 3, 2009
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 It was a dark, cold, wet and windy day, but the citizens turned out to welcome a newcomer to our beach |
 An oversized (7 ft.) surfer representing our surfing heritage, and our spirit as a town. |
 An imposing (18 feet overall) art piece at the west end of Palm Avenue now at Palm Plaza |
 Following are some details of the figures around the base... |
 Depicting our US Open Sandcastle carving events every summer |
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 Now at Palm Plaza, an interesting street design. |
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 Looking west from the Spirit's base... |
 Looking east... |
 Our own Michael Bixler, currently chairmen of the San Diego Unified Port District took some time to welcome us to the event, and to thank the many who have participated over the many years (about 18) to make this happen. (The overall cost of the project
approached nearly 3 million dollars.) |
 A good crowd, in the rain, welcomed the Spirit of Imperial Beach to town. |
 IB Mayor Jim Janney joined Mike at the podium to celebrate the event. |
 It's time cut cut the ceremonial ribbon, All together now... |
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 The citizens visit and explore the Palm Plaza, along with ... |
 Available was Kettle Corn and hot fresh donuts. |
 Most everybody in town was there... |
 The Duo Tones Surf Music group braved the weather for our musical enjoyment. |
 The official plaques |
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