TIERRASANTA - September 2023

DO-NUT miss the Grand Opening of this new Tierrasanta Business

Chani’s Donuts was created to fill a need in the community for quality treats that everyone can enjoy. Currently, food events and public eating spaces are not accessible to those with food allergies or intolerances. Over 32 million Americans with food allergies, coupled with autoimmune disorders and health-conscious people must either go without food or treats, or regularly bring their own food. Too often, they pack in coolers of food for a day at the fair or leave the mall hungry because there are no safe eating options.

Existing options for treats are limited and often not accessible or affordable to those with allergies. San Diego has one allergen free bakery that has worked to fill this gap for years, but there are many who can’t get there or are priced out of getting a treat because they have to choose between a loaf of bread and a small cookie.

Additionally, often allergen free foods rely on sugar to make up for lack of texture or flavor, which is a problem for diabetics. Chantelle Harris, founder of Chani’s Donuts saw this gap

as she struggled to help her family reduce food insecurity and enjoy outings or family gatherings with something they could eat. Allergies in Chantelle’s family include gluten, soy, milk, eggs, nuts, shellfish, red meat (including beef and pork), and food dyes.

In 2022 Chantelle Graduated Brigham Young University Idaho with a Bachelor of Science in University Studies with an emphasis on entrepreneurship and certificates in Business Administration and Business Management. A month after graduating, faced with another year at the fair smelling donuts and other treats that would make her family ill, Chantelle decided to make her own donut recipe. Over the years, Chantelle has developed recipes for cookies and cakes using a blended egg replacement which can be whipped like real eggs. Through several months of research and trial she developed a donut recipe that is crispy on the outside and soft in the middle.

Products produced by Chani’s Donuts are vegan and do not include the FDA listed top 9 allergens, Egg, Peanut, Soy, Wheat, Tree Nut, Shellfish, Fish, Sesame. Additionally, one donut has less than 2 grams of organic sugar. All the products used are certified gluten free and are free of artificial food dyes.

Chantelle believes everyone deserves a treat and Chani’s Donuts will fill this need.

Fun and Whimsical

Chantelle along with designer, Emily Dolton of Inside Emily’s Head, decided to make Chani’s Donuts a magical place to be. Instead of feeling sad or left out at fun events as others enjoy funnel cakes, donuts, and other treats, children with allergies can truly experience a step into a fun and whimsical world of flavor. With a light, airy circus theme, and larger-than-life murals, Chani’s Donuts will take families on a delicious journey.

Upon entering, each guest is greeted with smiles and a free donut, because everyone deserves a treat!

About Chantelle

Chantelle Harris has an entrepreneur’s heart. Always thinking of the next thing that will change people’s daily lives. The one thing she

kept coming back to was food. Our society is built around food. Watching her children grow up on the side lines, Chantelle worked to create recipes that would help her children have a delicious treat and be included. Her children had their fist donuts when they were in their late teens, 19, 17 and 15. Chantelle realized that the world needs more accessible foods and she began looking for ways to facilitate that.

With her entrepreneur husband, Steven Harris at her side, she is forging forward to open the first location of Chani’s Donuts!

Please come and help us welcome this new local business!!

AT-A-GLANCE

What: Donuts all can enjoy

Where: 5250 Murphy Canyon Rd. #118

When: Open House October 28, 9:30-3:30

Why: Introduce community to all the delights of Chani’s Donuts

Kids Free at the 2nd Annual Walk for Literacy on Oct. 7

Chollas Lake Park is sure to feel more magical on the morning of October 7 when San Diegans, dressed as their favorite story characters, take to the dirt path in participation of the 2nd annual Walk for Literacy presented by Traveling Stories.

The Walk for Literacy is a family and pet-friendly costume walk aimed to celebrate the power of stories and raise awareness for local resources.

Last year the event attracted nearly 200 participants including Pete the Cat, Thing 1 and Thing 2, Waldo, Harry Potter, and one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Traveling Stories hopes that more families will attend this year and can’t wait to see all of the costumes.

The Walk will take place at Chollas Lake Park (6350 College Grove Dr, San Diego, CA 92115) on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Registration will open at 9am and the walk around the lake (0.8 mile) will begin at 9:30am. The Kids Zone and Resource Fair will open at 10am.

This year, in the Kids Zone, children will be able to get their face painted by Little Face Creations by Liz, design their own planter, invent a new creation in the builder station, and more! Every child will receive a new children’s book to take home.

The Resource Fair will feature local vendors including Joyride Bookshop, Mr. Ryan’s Music, Storiology, Reading Reach and Madison Williams Youth Tennis & Learning. To learn more about becoming a vendor, visit www. travelingstories.org/walk-for-literacy

Key sponsors for the Walk for Literacy include Local Umbrella Media, the San

Diego Commission for Arts and Culture, First 5 San Diego, North Hills Pediatric Dentistry, North Island Credit Union, and the San Diego Council on Literacy. Tickets are required for all Walk participants but children 12 and under are free. Tickets may be reserved online at www.travelingstories.org/ walk-for-literacy . Early bird tickets are $20 for ages 13 and up, but prices will increase to $25 on September 7th. Tickets will be available for purchase at the Walk day-of for $35. Proceeds from the Walk for Literacy will support Traveling Stories, a San Diego-based nonprofit that helps children build confidence and strong reading skills by the 4th grade.

From birth to third grade students learn how to read. From 4th grade on students read to learn. Sadly, only 53% of 4th grade students at San Diego Unified Schools met or exceeded grade level reading standards in 2021-22 (Ed -

Data.org). Students who can’t read at grade level by the 4th grade are up to 15 times more likely to drop out of school.

Traveling Stories is addressing this critical problem and helping students thrive by making one-on-one reading support and mentorship accessible to students in 1st-3rd grade. The organization’s Virtual StoryTent program served over 200 children this year and helped many increase their reading skills, confidence, and interest in reading. In order to serve more children, Traveling Stories seeks volunteers ages 15 and up to volunteer as Reading Mentors next year. To learn more, visit www.travelingstories.org/volunteer .

“The Walk for Literacy is our biggest event of the year,” said Emily Moberly, Traveling Stories Founder/CEO. “We are excited to connect in person with so many San Diegans to celebrate the joy and power of stories!”

Originality Rules the Day at North Park’s Hottest New Restaurant

By Frank Sabatini Jr.

The name alone is attention-grabbing. Add to the equation a hyper-seasonal menu showing off the freshest ingredients possible, and you end up with Long Story Short.

Launched less than a month ago by husband-wife chefs Elliott and Kelly Townsend, the restaurant occupies the former Little Thief Wine Bar & Kitchen on a vibrant block of University Avenue, smack in the heart of North Park. With a credo set in place for adhering to local, seasonal ingredients, the couple impresses with rapidly changing dishes that are loaded with original flavor combinations.

“What grows together, goes together,” Townsend answered when asked how he and his wife concluded that juicy French melons from Chino Farms would pair so exquisitely to stewed bell peppers (peperonata), lemon verbena, and a deep-orange puree of sweet Jimmy Nardello peppers.

Despite appearing on the surface like a very busy dish, the summery components were cohesive and dreamlike on the palate given their sweet and semi-bitter flavors—not to mention wisps of brininess from sea salt and creaminess from burrata cheese that emerged along with way. Though when talking about true farm-totable cuisine such as this, we must keep in mind that what is here today is easily gone tomorrow.

The couple previously cooked at several kitchens, which included Juniper & Ivy for him, and Cowboy Star for her. As San Diego natives, they met at the Art Institute of California-San Diego where they each earned bachelor’s degrees in culinary management.

The concept at Long Story Short is to relay to consumers the couple’s personal culinary adventures acquired from traveling as well as growing up in San Diego. It is the impetus behind the restaurant’s name.

Townsend describes their combined style of cooking as “neo-bistro,” referring to the modern movement in France that relies on the expression of available market-fresh ingredients. The various food sources you see listed at the bottom of the menu attests to the couple’s established relationships with local farms and fish mongers.

Late-summer figs and diced radishes came into play for a chilled crudo using fresh yellow tail. The dish offered a subtle crunch from the radishes, a little sweetness from the figs, and just the right amount of heat from habanero salsa. It was a lovely interplay of textures and flavors.

We followed up with a generous order of charred carrots sourced from JR Organics, a community supported agriculture (CSA) farm in North County. The pairing of the partially cooked whole carrots to curry butter and peanut salsa was nothing short of sensational— and like nothing I’ve encountered elsewhere. Strewn throughout were dragon’s tongue beans, which contrasted to the firm carrots with their yellowy-fleshy pith. Flavor wise, the dish offered sweetness and saltiness amid the bathing of fragrant curry sauce.

We mopped up that precious sauce with a mini loaf of sourdough bread sourced from Wildwood Flour bakery in Pacific Beach. It was served with “street corn butter” that yielded a faint essence of corn. Good stuff, although I would’ve preferred the bread heated instead of fully toasted.

On this particular evening, only two entrees were available. They were listed as “shareables.” Both were fish—a local bluefin tuna steak with summer cabbage, tomato dashi and chili crisp; and a local halibut filet draped in coffee-infused brown butter. We chose the latter with zero regrets.

The flaky halibut sang to the caramelized butter as we soaked it up with the fish as well as the accompanying fingerling potatoes. Bits of preserved lemon and a small amount of herb-dressed greens hanging out in the dish clenched the deal. It was yet another orches -

tra of flavors that registered on the tongue as coolly balanced.

Ditto for our dessert, a whim-of-the-day creation featuring mousse-like semifreddo with tahini, pistachio crumble, and a discernible measure of sea salt. It was garnished with figs. We fell silent while spooning airy puffs of it into our mouths, and realized it was one of the least sugary desserts we ever encountered, and yet the appeal was tremendous.

Long Story Short is off to a robust start at this young age. The interior boasts a sleek blackand-white design replete with tealights, a pillowed banquette, and floral arrangements. The atmosphere complements a focused glass-andbottle wine list and several taps for local craft beers.

The restaurant is located at 3017 University Ave . It is open for dinner beginning at 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and starting at 4 p.m. on Sundays. For more information visit www.longstoryshort-sd.com.

(By Frank Sabatini Jr.

A fresh dining option in the heart of North Park

By Frank Sabatini Jr.l

Charred carrots with peanuts in curry butter

By Deanna Sandoval

Chef Kelly Townsend

By Deanna Sandoval

Creative, seasonal offerings rule the menu

By Frank Sabatini Jr.

Chino Farms melon with sweet pepper puree

By Frank Sabatini Jr. Semifreddo dessert with figs

By Deanna Sandoval

Chef Elliott Townsend

A Comprehensive Guide to CBD for Pets

As the conversation around medical marijuana and its many potential therapeutic applications continues to evolve, it’s not just humans who stand to benefit from this powerful plant medicine. Veterinarians and pet owners alike are becoming increasingly interested in the potential applications of cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis, for the treatment and support of various pet health concerns.

In this comprehensive guide, United Patients Group, the leading source for patient information on medical marijuana, will explore the current state of research and knowledge on CBD for pets, touching on the potential benefits, safety considerations, and best practices for incorporating CBD products into a pet’s wellness regimen. Whether you have a dog, cat, or another animal companion, this guide aims to provide valuable insights to help pet owners make more informed decisions about the role of CBD in their pets’ overall health and wellbeing. From addressing chronic pain and inflammation to supporting mental health, CBD’s potential applications in veterinary medicine are vast and varied. As research into the efficacy and safety of CBD for pets continues to progress, it is crucial for pet owners and veterinarians to remain inf ormed about the latest findings and practices to provide their pets with the best possible care. With a growing number of pet-friendly CBD products hitting the market, understanding the potential benefits, dosages, and proper administration of these products will be essential to navigate the shifting landscape of integrative pet care.

The Science Behind CBD for Pets

To understand the potential benefits of CBD for pets, it’s essential first to comprehend the science behind this powerful compound. As a cannabinoid derived from the cannabis plant, CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid system (ECS) in mammals, including humans and animals. The ECS plays a vital role in a wide array of physiological processes, such as immune response, mo od regulation, pain management, and more.

Unlike THC, which is another well-known cannabinoid, CBD does not produce a “high” or ps ychoactive effects, making it an appealing option for those seeking therapeutic without intoxicating symptoms. Research into CBD’s potential applications as a veterinary treatment is still emerging, but early studies suggest that CBD may offer a range of health benefits for pets, from alleviating chronic pain and inflammation to supporting mental well-being in animals with anxiety or other stress-related issues.

P otential Benefits of CBD for Pets

As interest in CBD as a pet therapy continues to grow, both veterinarians and pet owners are beginning to explore the myriad potential benefits of this plant-based medicine. Some of the most common health issues that may potentially be addressed by CBD for pets include:

1. Pain and inflammation: Similar to humans, animals can also suffer from chronic pain and inflammation caused by conditions such as arthritis or injury. CBD may help r educe pain and inflammation by interacting with the ECS, which regulates pain perception and inflammatory responses in the body.

2. Anxiety and stress: Many animals suffer from mental health issues, such as separation anxiety or fear in response to loud noises like thunderstorms or fireworks. CBD may help alleviate these symptoms by impacting serotonin levels, which play a crucial role in mood regulation and anxiety response.

3. Seizure management: Preliminary research and anecdotal evidence suggest that CBD may help reduce the frequency and severity of seizures in animals with epilepsy, offering a natural alternative to traditional anti-seizure medications.

4. Boosting appetite and supporting digestion: Certain medical conditions or treatments, such as cancer therapy or gastrointestinal issues, can cause a pet’s appetite to wane. CBD may help stimulate appetite and assist with digestion, ensuring that pets receive proper nutrition during times of illness or stress.

Selecting the Right CBD Product for Your Pet

As the demand for pet-specific CBD prod -

ucts grows, so does the variety of options available on the market. To ensure that you’re selecting a safe and effective product for your pet, consider the following factors:

1. Quality and source: Seek out reputable companies that prioritize transparency and safety in their CBD products, including the use of organically grown hemp, third-party testing, and transparent ingredient lists.

2. Pet-specific formulations: Choose CBD products specifically designed for pets, as these are often formulated with pet-safe ingredients and appropriate concentrations tailored to animals’ unique metabolic systems.

3. Consult with a veterinarian: Always talk to your pet’s veterinarian before incorporating CBD into their care plan. They can offer guidance and recommendations on dosages and products, as well as manage potential drug interactions or contraindications.

A Guide to Proper CBD Dosing for Pets

As with humans, finding the ideal CBD dosage for pets can be a complex and individualized process. To ensure that you are administering the right amount of CBD to your pet, keep the following guidelines in mind:

1. Start low and go slow: Begin by administering the lowest recommended dose based on your pet’s weight and gradually increase as needed, while close -

ly monitoring your pet’s symptoms and reactions.

2. Monitor and adjust: Take note of how your pet responds to the initial dose and adjust gradually to find the optimal balance of symptom relief and minimal side effects.

3. Consult with your veterinarian: Work with your pet’s veterinarian to determine the best CBD dosage for their specific health concerns and keep them in the loop about any adjustments and results as you experiment with CBD therapy.

Conclusion as the medical marijuana landscape continues to evolve, it’s clear that pets ar e becoming an essential part of the conversation surrounding CBD and its potential therapeutic applications. By staying informed about the latest research, best practices, and product availability, pet owners can make informed decisions about how to incorporate this plantbased medicine into their pets’ healthcare plans.

United Patients Group remains committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information on medical marijuana and its potential benefits for both humans and animals. By exploring the exciting possibilities of CBD for pets, we can work to gether to cultivate new avenues of holistic, patient-centered care, and open up a world of natural, saf e treatment options for our beloved animal companions. To learn more about cannabis health care f or pets, get in touch with United Patients Group.

YOUR TRAVEL ADVENTURE BEGINS

Pack Your Bags and Travel with a 5-Star US Chamber Organization

North San Diego Business Chamber invites you, your family, friends, and colleagues to join us for exciting international travel adventures. These international trips are open to anyone 18 and over and all you have to do is pack. We take care of all details. The groups are small and each trip is limited to 30 guests.

"We are offering the opportunity for the community to travel with the Chamber at competitive and inclusive rates," said Chris Thorne, CEO of North San Diego Business Chamber. "The Chamber has traveled to China, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Paris, South Africa, Croatia, Portugal, Vietnam, Spain, and the Rhine River." One does not need to be a member of the Chamber to join the trips.

Chamber traveler, Melissa DeLaCalzada and her friends have been on several of the Chamber trips and she shares, "Chamber trips are ideal for those traveling alone or with friends, and a great deal featuring inclusive travel destinations. I've visited countries I've always dreamed of visiting and felt completely comfortable and safe doing so with the Chamber."

BonVoyage! BonVoyage!

All Trips Include:

Roundtrip International Airfare & Tax

4-5-Star Hotel Accommodations

Daily Breakfast

Deluxe Bus Tours

Fluent English-Speaking Tour Guides

Entrance Fees to Attractions

If you have any questions, e-mail us at travel@sdbusinesschamber.com or call 858-217-8972.

Tierrasanta Resident Aids Afghan Refugees

One local San Diego woman is on a quest to rebuild the lives of so many Afghanistan refugees who have fled their home county in hopes of a better life in America. Most of these refugees are entering through the Mexico-San Diego boarder after traveling halfway around the world, some even through South America, to make it to the United States.

Tierrasanta resident, Barbara Cumings, has been a volunteer for world refugees for many years. In recent years she has witnessed a major change in the amount of Afghan refugees she has encountered who are running for their lives in fear of a Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

“I first got a Brazil visa and went to Brazil with my niece. From Brazil we had to travel through 11 countries to arrive in America,” recalls Ali, one of the refugees staying with Cummings. “The biggest problem was going through the Panama jungle. We must walk through the jungle for three days and three nights with all our belongings and no food or water or places to sleep. It was raining all the time, and it was so hot. This was so hard.”

Ali crossed the American boarder on Christmas Day 2022. He is not prepared for how cold San Diego was during that time and they did not have the proper clothes. Once they were taken to the Immigration Detention Center, they were not given any comforts like blankets or pillows. Ali has been in the Immigration system now for almost 10 months with no work permits or places to stay. His niece continued to Canada and was welcomed by the Canadian government with a work permit in two weeks, housing and money. He explains that she is doing well while he still struggles to get basic needs here in the United States.

Cummings, 76, joins friends and fellow volunteers on visits to the refugees to see what they have and what they still need. They then report back to the informal group they have established to help newcomers from Afghanistan.

“Asylum seekers struggle to survive on little to no money or resources since they are not allowed to work until six months after they submit their requests for protection in immigration court,” says Cummings. “This makes finding any stable income or stable housing extremely complicated.”

Cummings has transformed her own home into a hub filled with stacks of donated items now filling up all over her home. Some of the items she hands out to those in need are hygiene bags for women, backpacks filled with school supplies for children, kitchenware for families transitioning into new homes, and blankets collected through a network of neighborhood donations.

Cummings has also opened up her home to a few of the refugees still going through immigration and asylum courts. The group of community members that join her in the efforts to help these refugees work with lawyers, provide clothing and coach these men and women seeking to establish their lives here in the United States.

“Many of these people still have loved ones and children they had to leave behind in Afghanistan,” explains Cummings. “The hope is that eventually they can be reunited with their families by bringing them into the U.S. when their asylum cases are processed.”

This is not the first time Cummings has volunteered to help asylum seekers and refugees, having hosted an asylum-seeking Russian family in her home in 2017. In 2020, she began helping an organization that works to fill some gaps for refugee resettlement. It was then that she first set up a small rack in her living room to store some of the items she would give to newly arrived families.

“I would attend meetings with an organization that helped immigrant families, and in one of those meetings I heard about a Russian family with a very gifted child who was a pianist, and they needed a place to stay for just two weeks while they waited for their immigration hearing,” said Cummings. “I thought, OK I have an empty house so I could do this for two weeks. It turned into 18 months.”

Cummings as well as a few others launched their own organization after another group they were working with started discouraging volunteers from socializing with the families they were helping. She feels particularly moved to help Afghans because they are fleeing the aftermath of the takeover by the Taliban from the U.S. withdrawal.

“One by one we left the organization since we had been doing things that the organization deemed as forbidden, like giving sewing machines, giving bicycles, giving computers. The reason we were told not to give items to the refugees is because we would be enabling them or playing favorites by singling out people or families,” said Cummings. We have become deeply involved, not just with material things.”

As Cummings’ dedication to the work grew, so did the stacks of items stored in her home. Now, there is hardly a room in her house that

does not have something in it waiting for an Afghan refugee or asylum seeker in need. Her living room is filled with bins of stuffed animals, packs of scissors, soap, and underwear. Her garage holds men’s clothing, diapers, and women’s hygiene products.

Upstairs, a spare bedroom has become a storage space for kitchen goods. Even a corner of the bedroom where she sleeps has piles of donated pillows, blankets, and jackets.

Barbara Cummings, however, remains in dire need of financial assistance to provide food for the refugees, and she is continuously searching for individuals willing to open their homes to refugees while they await their work permits. Her unwavering dedication to offering solace and support to those in need serves as an inspiring example of the power of compassion and community.

“What I want people to know is that for every good news story of success you hear in the press there are a thousand other stories of these (refugees) struggling every month for food, to pay the rent,” said Cummings. “The relief agencies who were originally tasked to do what we are doing, are simply not doing it anymore.”

If you would like to contribute donation items or gift cards to help Cummings and the small group of community neighbor volunteers, you can contact her at 619.316.6694 or by email at sdwalker557@gmail.com.

Items collected in Cummings back yard.

Cummings’ grandson teaching Monopoly

Ali on his court day where removal charges were dismissed

Yahya, a very talented young artist who is supporting his whole family. A few members of Cummings’ group who collectively raised $200 for art supplies

33 RD ANNUAL

Saturday October 14th, 2023

4-9pm

11240 Clairemont Mesa Blvd

San Diego, CA 92124

SPONSORED BY:

Kiwanis Club of Tierrasanta www.tierrasanta.kiwanisone.org

Tierrasanta Junior Womens Club www.tierrasantajuniorwomens.org

Proceeds to Benefit Tierrasanta Community, Youth & Service Projects

The 33rd Annual Tierrasanta/Murphy Canyon Oktoberfest will be held at the Tierrasanta Lutheran Church Parking lot on Saturday October 14th. There will be food, fun, refreshments, music and fireworks for the whole family. Fun booths and games for kids are set up in the afternoon, The beer booth will be open at 4:00pm and feature Oktoberfest beer, domestic beer and wine. Starting at 4:00pm, hot dogs and chips, soft drinks, and pretzels will be available. The traditional German fare of specially made bratwurst, cold potato salad, and sauerkraut will be served starting at 4:30pm. Barry Farrar and his band will be playing for your enjoyment.

The event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Tierrasanta and the Tierrasanta Junior Women’s Club. The Tierrasanta Community Council is in support of the event. The net proceeds support local youth and charitable activities. If you would like to volunteer to help the big event, or donate a cake for the ever-popular Cake Walk, please call Hani Shatila at (858) 268-4184.

OKTOBERFEST

Local non-profit organizations can sponsor a game booth as a fundraiser for their group by calling Joyce Muinos at (858) 278-5279 or emailing at jmuinos@sbcglobal.net.

Booths offering cold drinks, large pretzels, coffee and desserts will also be available for your pleasure. A band will be playing from 5:00 till 8:15 pm. As dark approaches, the anticipation grows as everyone looks forward to the Grande Finale Fireworks display at 8:15pm.

Join your neighbors on October 14th for one of the annual celebrations that make our community such an enjoyable place to live.

Special thanks to our major contributors: The Daleo Family, Marty & Jane Cary, Tierrasanta VONS Supermarket, Joe Battaglia & Tommy’s Quality Meats, Newbreak Church, Tierrasanta Lutheran Church, Glacier Ice Co., County board of Supervisors and supervisor Joel Anderson, Sara Lee bakery, San Diego City Council and Councilman Raul Campillo, and Oroweat bread.

QUARTER-MANIA

It’s back…Saturday, September 30th. 1:00 pm until 3:30 pm

Ascension Catholic Church in Tierrasanta

11292 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Office 858-2792735

Doors will open at 12:00 for check-in and preview. Tickets will go on sale starting September 2nd after masses and at the office throughout the week.

Each pre-sold ticket will be $20 and will give

you a bidding paddle, a bidding number and an opportunity drawing ticket. Tickets will be sold at the door for $25. If you would like more bidding opportunities, extra paddles will be available for $10 each.

Snacks and drink available for purchase. Please join us for this fun filled day, bring your friends, family, neighbors, and don’t forget to bring your rolls of quarters!

S&D Brushworks is a professional painting company that provides high-quality, customer-focused service to homeowners in San Diego. We are committed to exceeding our clients’ expectations by providing a clean, efficient and timely painting process. We use only the highest quality materials and workmanship, and we are backed by a satisfaction guarantee.

FINANCIAL FOCUS® Start moving toward retirement security

It’s not as well-known as Halloween, but National Retirement Security week happens every October – the third week, to be precise — and while it doesn’t involve ghosts and goblins, it does deal with something even more frightening: the risk of not being able to enjoy a comfortable retirement. Through various events, this occasion highlights ideas about building retirement security. What steps can you take?

Here are some suggestions:

• Don’t underestimate your longevity . Consider this: 65-year-old men can expect to live another 20 years, while 65-year-old women can anticipate almost 22 more years, according to the Society of Actuaries. And these figures are just averages, meaning you could well exceed these ages, perhaps by many years. So, in thinking about how much money you’ll

need as a retiree, be aware that you could spend two, or even three, decades in retirement.

• Don’t underestimate health care costs . When you retire, some of your expenses — such as transportation, wardrobe and other costs associated with your career — will drop. Others will not and may even increase. Health care is a prime example: Many people

assume that Medicare or their Medicare Advantage plan will take care of virtually all their health care costs in retirement, but that’s not the case. Generally speaking, you could plan on spending $4,500 to $6,500 per year on health care costs during retirement, excluding the large expenses connected with long-term care. Your actual

2-Year 1-Year 6-Month

5.10

5.40

5.30

Robert Farwell Financial Advisor

6050 Santo Road Suite 140

San Diego, CA 92124 858-514-8876

*Annual Percentage Yield (APY) effective 09/01/23. CDs offered by Edward Jones are bank-issued and FDIC-insured up to $250,000 (principal and interest accrued but not yet paid) per depositor, per insured depository institution, for each account ownership category. Please visit www.fdic.gov or contact your financial advisor for additional information. Subject to availability and price change. CD values are subject to interest rate risk such that when interest rates rise, the prices of CDs can decrease. If CDs are sold prior to maturity, the investor can lose principal value. FDIC insurance does not cover losses in market value. Early withdrawal may not be permitted. Yields quoted are net of all commissions. CDs require the distribution of interest and do not allow interest to compound. CDs offered through Edward Jones are issued by banks and thrifts nationwide. All CDs sold by Edward Jones are registered with the Depository Trust Corp. (DTC).

costs could be higher or lower, depending on your health, prescription drugs and supplemental insurance coverage, but make sure you plan for sizable health care costs in your projected retirement budget.

• Contribute as much as you can afford to your retirement plans Try to put in as much as you can afford to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan and try to increase your contributions whenever your salary goes up. You may also be eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA, which offers tax benefits and a wide variety of investment options. (Contributions to a Roth IRA may be limited based on your income.)

Once you reach retirement, you can still make some moves that could help boost your financial security:

• Maintain an appropriate investment mix . When you retire, you might be tempted to shift most of your portfolio into highly conservative investments to “lock in” gains and avoid being over-exposed to market volatility that could cause short-term losses. Yet, even in retirement, you should still own some growth-oriented investments that can potentially help keep you ahead of inflation. In fact, it’s important to periodically rebalance your investments back to your preferred mix to avoid taking too much or too little risk, so you may want to consult with a financial advisor.

• Identify a suitable withdrawal rate . You don’t want to take out so much from your portfolio each year that you run the risk of outliving your money.

So, you’ll want to determine an annual withdrawal rate that can reduce this danger. A common withdrawal rate to start retirement is 4%, but your own rate should be based on several factors: your age, size of portfolio, other sources of income and so on.

It can be challenging to make all the moves necessary to help achieve retirement security — but it’s worth the effort.

Submitted by Robert Farwell, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones, www.edwardjones.com/r-farwell

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC

Darian Kambiz – San Diego Limo Transfer

I have been in San Diego since 1977. I grew up in Tierrasanta when it was a dirt road. I have managed hotels for thirteen years and was a department manager in casinos for ten years. I drove a yellow taxi for fifteen months to meet more people and eventually started my limousine business San Diego Limo Transfer in 2012. The freedom and peace my business has brought me so many positive opportunities. I currently hold a five star rating on Google, Facebook, and Yelp. I am known in San Diego as “the connector” due to all the relationships I built over the years. I am a strong believer in spreading love and helping the community..

About Darian Kambiz

Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.

I am close to my mom and dad. My brother Kayvon owns flood restoration company.

Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?

What I love the most about what I do is being my own boss. The relationships I have built over the years are priceless.

Q: What advice would you give to people?

Have a game plan and stick to it. When I drove a taxi for fifteen months it was not the easiest but I was determined to start my business.

Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?

I am hoping to be retired in the next five to ten years..

Darian Kambiz & Our Community

Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?

Meze Greek Fusion in the Gaslamp Quarter. Fish Market, Oggi’s in Mission Valley. Bullpen; McGregors.

Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?

46 years

Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?

David Hasselhoff and Rico and his family from Modern Family

Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?

Tierrasanta Pulse monthly newspaper – reminds me of the community where I grew up, and lets me know what’s new and notable!

Tower 23. The view is peaceful and it reminds me of classic California culture.

Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community? We can wake up every day and live in paradise.

Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?

My hero Earvin “Magic” Johnson For Fun

Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?

I like sports related movies such as Field of Dreams and Major League.

Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?

I play basketball and have a solid threepoint jumper. Nothing but net..

Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10? Giving back to friends and the community.

Q: Who inspires you to be better? Myself and my Family.

Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?

Peace, happiness, love.

CREATING CLOSER community is a big part of what we do here at Local Umbrella Media. That’s why we’re proud to bring you The Faces of San Diego. San Diego is a great community with great people. We’ll be featuring conversations we have with members of our community as a way of telling the story of San Diego, one smiling face at a time. The Faces of San Diego shines a light on the people who live and work here. You can read all of the interviews at TheFacesofSanDiego.com, and even nominate someone you think should be featured on the website. Be sure to follow Local Umbrella Media’s Facebook page where we’ll be sharing new Faces of San Diego interviews regularly.

To see more Faces of San Diego interviews scan this code

By Vince Meehan

Island in the Hills Painter Thrives in Balboa Park

ISLAND IN THE HILLS PAINTER THRIVES IN BALBOA

Danielle Deaton is a Tierrasanta resident with a love for watercolor painting. She currently paints at San Diego’s Spanish Village in Balboa Park. The Village serves as a live museum of sorts where guests can watch the artists create their works while interacting with them. Admission is free and it is a great way for budding artists to observe the techniques of the artists or even buy some of the art. Danielle has been painting at the village for 25 years where the artists must be approved for membership by three jurors. The artist must display five finished pieces for the jurors to judge, and if the jurors agree, the membership is granted. This puts Danielle in a very elite group since there are currently only 140 artists in the village.

Danielle’s history with art began with a class she took shortly before she retired. She knew that she would become restless after retiring and was looking for a new way to channel her creative energy. Her teacher told the students that they would be tasked with doing something they never believed they could complete. Then, on the last day of class he would review the projects. Danielle was not convinced that she held any artistic ability, but decided to try it anyway as an answer to her teacher’s challenge. In specific, she chose watercolor as her medium in this fun experiment. It was baptism by fire, but she rose to the occasion and began to try different techniques to achieve different results. By the end of the course, she had created a watercolor painting that she felt very proud of. Her teacher’s praise of her work encouraged her to continue her artistic pursuit and inspired her to raise her skill level. She says that every time she paints a new piece, she comes across new techniques that she utilizes in future paintings.

“Every time I paint, I learn something new!” said Danielle. “Like how to splay my brush to paint palm fronds. Or saturate an area with water, drop different colors into it and watch them blend into something beautiful, something unique. I call them happy accidents. Painting makes you learn to look, to be more aware and to appreciate the world around you. It makes you study light and shadows and how they move.”

Danielle moved to Tierrasanta in 1972 when she and her late husband bought a lot before the house was even built. They had lived across the canyon in Serra Mesa before that, and her husband used to ride his dirt bike in Tierrasanta before it was developed. He liked the area and they jumped at the chance to purchase a lot. Living in the area exposed her to the Spanish

Colonialism motif of architecture, which is popular with a lot of the catholic churches in San Diego, namely the Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá where she attended mass. That motif is now one of her favorite subjects to paint. She and her husband even took a road trip to visit 17 of the 21 Missions in California so she could capture the essence of them.

“My favorite subjects are landscapes, historic buildings and boats. When I find something I want to paint, I shoot several pictures that give me a panoramic view of everything around it. I shoot them consecutively so the lighting is con-

sistent. When I paint, I take areas from several of the shots as well as personal memories and combine them. It becomes my unique interpretation – my impression – of that subject.”

One of Danielle’s defining moments as an artist in the Spanish Village was when a young man in a navy uniform wandered into her studio and began to admire her watercolor pieces. The sailor told her that he was assigned to the U.S.S. John Paul Jones, a destroyer based in San Diego. He mentioned that his commander was retiring soon and asked her if she would paint a watercolor of the ship as a going away gift for

Photos courtesy of Danielle Deaton “Flowering Dune”

Photos courtesy of Danielle Deaton

This giant fig tree has been a landmark in Balboa Park for years.

Photos courtesy of Danielle Deaton Artist Danielle Deaton.

him. Danielle accepted the commission and told him he could pick it up in a month. The sailor told her, “Oh no, we’re leaving for the Persian Gulf in one week!” Danielle explained that she would not be able to make that deadline, so he made arrangements to have the completed work picked up in a month and flown out on a helicopter to the ship. Later, she watched on the news as the U.S.S. John Paul Jones was the first ship to launch an attack as part of “Operation Enduring Freedom”. She felt as if that was her ship and her boys out there and thought about that young sailor who came into her studio.

After the destroyer returned to San Diego, Danielle was invited on board by request of the commanding officer which was an experience she will never forget. Later, one of the sailors came by her studio to buy a print of the original painting. He pointed to one of the men on the deck and proclaimed “Hey, that’s me!” Deaton could not understand how that could be because she just painted generic figures on the deck of

the ship. But he explained that the sailors are assigned to special positions on board as the ship leaves port so she could not argue with that!

Danielle was born in France and lived in Paris during WWII, later after the war her family moved to the United States. She then attended the University of Utah where she studied education and met her husband Phil, who she refers to as “the love of her life”. After they married, they moved to San Diego and Phil was offered a job as psychologist for the San Diego school system. Danielle put her education on hold to raise her children, but was able to earn her degree after they left for college for themselves. “When the kids went off to school, so did I!” noted Deaton with ironic laughter. She went on to teach elementary and middle school and taught French

Though retired, Danielle still teaches French once a week at San Diego Oasis, a continuing education program for seniors 50 and older.

But her main passion of course is watercolor and she continues to be a part of the Spanish Village experience where she shares a studio with three other artists. Being in Balboa Park works out spectacularly for Danielle, as there are many, many Spanish-style buildings and fountains to use as subjects as well as a plethora of plants and trees. Danielle is definitely enjoying her retirement and well representing the arts of San Diego.

Danielle’s work can be seen daily from 11am to 4pm in her Studio 34B at the Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park, San Diego. You can meet the artist at the studio on Fridays from 11am to 4pm.

At a Glance:

Danielle Deaton

Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park www. spanishvillageartcenter.com Oasis San Diego https://san-diego.oasisnet.org

Photos courtesy of Danielle Deaton “Balboa Fountain and Tower”

Photos courtesy of Danielle Deaton “The U.S.S John Paul Jones”

BY BART MENDOZA

Adams Avenue Street Fair / 41 Years of Fun!

San Diego’s biggest annual music event, the Adams Avenue Street Fair returns for it’s 41st edition on September 23 & 24. The free, all ages festival takes place along Adams Avenue in Normal Heights, this year once again packing in a whole lot of music into the weekend. 65 artists will take part, across six stages, featuring everything from DJ’s to surf rock. Headliners this time out include Lucy’s Fur Coat, Big Sandy & His Fly Rite Boys, and The Avengers, with something for just about every musical taste.

Of course, The Adams Avenue Street Fair offers up much more than music. There are a plethora of food options, as well as beer gardens and tastings, carnival rides and much more.

(What I love) about the fair is the whole neighborhood coming together to celebrate great local music, food and art,” said guitarist / singer Verdell Smith of Soul Ablaze (Sunday Noon, The Groove Stage). “I am looking forward to celebrating my music with a great band in a place where when I was a kid I would one day call home.”

“It was always one of my favorite festivals growing up,” remarked Jon Hasz of The

Beard and The Bird (Sunday 12:15 p.m. Roots Rock Stage). “We didn’t have enough money to go to the other big touring festivals so it meant a lot for me to be able to connect with new music and be inspired. I think that was the first time I realized that some local bands could actually deliver a better show than national acts.” Does he approach outdoor gigs like this differently than his regular performances? “I’d say the majority of our gigs are actually outside,” he noted. “We play a lot of wineries and outdoor music festivals, sometimes rain or shine! We work to bring the same energy and passion, regardless of venue or audience. We have a blast doing this, and hopefully it shows.”

Guitarist Sidney Merrit of Swive (Sunday Noon, The Casbah Stage) considers that the differences between a live gig and an outdoor one are minor, though important. “We don’t really do anything different when we play outside at a fair compared to inside a club, although we do wear our sunglasses and drink more water,” she said. For Merrit, the AASF is “a way to see a cool assortment

of bands, for free, in a beautiful SD neighborhood. We are looking forward to playing our music for some new folks who haven’t heard of us, and to seeing some great bands!”

Singer Laura Jane Willcock of The Tighten Ups (Saturday 5:45 p.m. Blues Stage) agrees that events like the AASF are a great way for audiences to check out new music, alongside old favorites. “Outdoor festival sets like this can introduce The Tighten Ups to so many new fans,” she said. “So, we like to keep it chock full of our snazzy original songs, high energy cover tunes that everyone loves and pace the energy into a crescendo of sing-a-long dancing mayhem.”

For his part, Hasz is looking forward to hitting the stage. “Festival audiences are always so much fun because they are truly in the mindset to get lost in the music,” he said. “I can’t wait to meet some new bands and entertain a whole new group of people. I’m excited for our first year at the Street Fair!” Meanwhile, Willcock concurs with Hasz’s sentiment. “I most look forward to having a total blast making music - with the bandmates I adore - for so many happy people filling the streets of this beautiful city that has supported our rock and soul mission for 15 years. Thank you, San Diego!”

https://www.adamsavenuebusiness.com/adams-avenue-street-fair

Acoustic Evenings & Hall of Fame!

A new edition of the Acoustic Evenings at the Athenaeum series takes place on consecutive Fridays from October 13 through November 10. Hosted and curated by Jefferson Jay, each concert features a trio of the areas top performers, in one of San Diego’s finest listening rooms.

October 13: Bri Schillings, Sierra Marin, Jamie Shadowlight

October 20: Sue Palmer & Liz Ajuzie, Jack Tempchin, Lisa Sanders

October 27: Jefferson Jay, Hugh Gaskins, Gaby Aparicio

November 10: Marie Haddad, Israel Maldonado, Jimmy Patton & Enrique Platas

Highlights include songwriter Jack Tempchin, best known for writing a string of hit songs that includes “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” “Slow Dancing” and “You Belong To The City,” Queen of the boogie woogie piano Sue Palmer and Jefferson Jay himself, who will perform a special set of songs by late musician Don Truesdail, who performed at the very first ever concert in the series, back in 2008.

Meanwhile in related news, Jefferson Jay is hosting the 5th Annual Induction Cere -

mony of the San Diego Music Hall of Fame, taking place on November 3rd at VISION: A Center for Spiritual Living. This year’s inductees will be Fred Benedetti, Jeff Berkley, Mary Dolan, Monette Marino, Jamie Shadowlight and Mike Wofford, with performances scheduled from Jeff Berkley & The Banned, Lisa Sanders, Mike Wofford, Jamie Shadowlight, Fred Benedetti, Monette Marino, Rob Deez; Jefferson Jay and Gato Papacitos.

https://www.ljathenaeum.org/acoustics

https://sdmusichalloffame.com

Revelation 69 / Rock and Roll!

Rock ‘n’ roll trio Revelation 69 first got together in 2019, quickly becoming favorites around Southern California. Currently in the studio, the band, which features John Hernandez ( lead vocals, guitar) James Houdek (bass, vocals) and Marc De Jesus (drums), is working on a series of singles to be released later this year, “Cigarette” and “Filling The Hole”. How did the band name choose its name? “Funny thing about the name, because people always ask me what it means and most of the time they have a preconceived idea of what they think it means, but the reality is it doesn’t mean anything,” Hernandez said. “It’s just a word and a number put together that provokes an assumption in peoples mind of what they think it means. I thought about using the word Revolution because ’69 was a very turbulent year in the USA, but decided it was more mysterious with Revelation 69.”

How would he describe Revelation 69’s music? “We are what I call, a power rock band, kind of a punch you in the face from the opening song thru the end of the set, kind of group,” he said good naturedly. “The band Fu Manchu was definitely an inspiration on the musical direction, tuned down a bit and mixed with a touch of the early LA Guns vibe.”

Hernandez found early inspiration to become a musician via Led Zeppelin. “Well, you see pictures of Jimmy Page in his freaking dragon pants and you say to yourself, I wanna be that guy, so you pick up a guitar,” Hernandez remarked.

He considers himself a late bloomer when it comes to playing live. “I really didn’t start playing until I was in High School and it was probably in my senior year I started playing parties. Pretty sure things went well, a bunch of drunk high school kids

getting fed a heavy dose of AC/DC songs, how could you go wrong?”

While Revelation 69 has high hopes for their upcoming record-

ings, they simply enjoy making music. “I do it because I love it, plain and simple,” Hernandez said. “Not a

day goes by that I am not thankful that I have been able to live this life. Music is one of the things in this life that I have been blessed to be good at. I don’t have big expectations because I believe in destiny, and where destiny takes me, that’s where I will go. I’m just enjoying the ride.”

Look for more shows from Revelation 69 over the coming months, but a full tour seems unlikely at the moment. “Unfortunately at this time, touring is not in the picture for us due to conflicting schedules, but we’d do it in a hot second if we could.”

What’s Hernandez’s favorite thing about being a musician? “When someone comes up to you after the show, that has never seen the band and says I love your songs,” he said. “The acknowledgment that what you created is connecting with the audience. That kind of validation never gets old.”

https://revelation69.com

As Tierrasanta Village members marched in May’s Patriot’s Day Parade, they found it hard to believe that they have been enjoying parade day festivities together for the past fifteen years! As Tierrasanta Village of San Diego (TVSD) looks back on its 15 years serving the community, the organization is thankful to another local non-profit, the Tierrasanta Foundation, for its critical support in getting the Village up and running.

The Village organization is also sporting a new set of logos for its 15th birthday. The Village held a logo design contest among third year graphic design students at Canyon Hills High School. The submissions from students were impressive! Nina Laxamana was announced the winner and the Village is grateful for her work on the new designs. The new logo debuted on the Village banner in the Patriot’s Day Parade. Keep an eye out for these logos around the neighborhood advertising upcoming healthy aging activities and educational opportunities.

As the Village entered its 15th year, the organization’s strategic plan was updated and is in the process of being implemented with not only the support of its member volunteers, but also the organization’s new Business Manager, Terri Gilbreth, another T-Town local. There is certainly an exciting period of growth on the horizon, and we invite the Tierrasanta community to join in.

TVSD is a group of Tierrasanta residents who

have come together to make and grow post-retirement friendships. Members are friends and neighbors who support each other as they age in Tierrasanta. The organization is run by mem-

bers for members. As an all-volunteer organization, members create activities that support them mentally and physically. Exercise classes, golf groups, field trips, potlucks and healthy living seminars keep them strong and engaged.

To learn more about the Village approach to healthy aging, Tierrasanta residents age 50+ are invited to join members for Happy Hour on September 27th, 4:00 - 5:30. Register online at www.tierrasantavillage.org or RSVP to 858-5699119/tierrasantavlg@gmail.com.

Be sure to follow the group on Facebook @ TierrasantaVillage for future event information.

(Left to right) CHHS Graphic Design teacher Michael Pedersen, logo contest winner Nina Laxamana, Tierrasanta Village President Marilyn Bente

TVSD members march in the 2023 Patriot’s Day Parade

12U All Star Team

As a season filled with determination, heart, and commitment comes to a close, the TierraCanyon 12U All Star team sets a new standard for excellence on and off the field. Their record of 26-10-1 reflected the grit, dedication, and determination required to achieve that feat. The girls attended over 40+ practices led by manager Keith Harrison and their coaches Jesse Avery, Whitney Burns, Eric Giannettino. They participated in 6 local All Star tournaments and extended their season and competed in States and Regionals. The girls played with heart and for their teammates and community, so much so that they opted to not have a team name and strictly go by TC.

TC brought home two championships (Tournament Del Sol and PYSL’s Cool Breeze) through the season. Their fight through Districts qualified them for States in Lancaster, CA where they battled through the sweltering heat against 40 other teams from Southern California. They placed 5th overall out of 23, which propelled them to qualify for Regionals, making them the first team in their district to qualify for Regionals/Cal State Games, where they would battle against the best teams from all over the West Region! They ended their incredibly successful season tying for 3rd place. During these two major tournaments, the girls scored nearly 60 runs, through both a power and short game, while also showcas -

ing great defensive plays: turning double plays, pickoffs, and throwing out runners on the basepaths. The TC pitchers fiercely held opposing teams to less than three earned runs for over three-quarters of their games.

Congratulations to Jaylyn Avery, Olivia Blaine, Erica Giannettino, Lexi Harrison, Bella Lively, Harmony MacDonald, Avery Maddox, KP Polick, Addie Shea, Rylie Storm, Grace Tata, Ariah Washington, and the 12U coaches for an exceptional season!

Tierrasanta5K IS Back!

5KRace, Fun Run & Walk!

After a long Covid break, the Tierrasanta 5K Race, Fun Run and Walk is back!

The Tierrasanta Foundation will host a fun for the entire family “Monster Mash” on Saturday, October 28th , 2023 at the Tierrasanta Community Park. The day starts with the measured/sanctioned 5K race at 8:30AM and continues with all the fun events which will include strollers, well behaved dogs on leashes, a Costume Contest, prizes, music and a Vendor Fair where ghouls and goblins will be rewarded with treats! Over 21 entrants will be welcomed in our Free Beer Garden while the little ones can enjoy a Fun Zone with a selection of games, crafts and Halloween surprises. Finishers medals and age group medals will be awarded and, of course, a much coveted, collectible, Tierrasanta 5K T-Shirt will be provided to all paid en trants! Early Bird registration ends on Sept. 30th and there are discounts for Active Military and Seniors while children 10 & under are free! For further information and to register, go to: www.tierrasantafoundation.org/5K

Please help fill the Tierrasanta Pulse Community Calendar with local events: fundraisers, sports sign ups, community group meetings, etc. by emailing the title of event, date, time and location to info@tierrasantapulse.com. If you’re a local business owner, inquire about discounted advertising rates. The Tierrasanta Pulse is delivered to 10,500+ mailboxes in zipcode 92124 four times a year and is online at www.tierrasantapulse.com. With your expressed persmission we will share your social posts on our Facebook & Instagram. Follow us! @pulsetierrasanta

SUMMER ‘23 ENTRY WINNER