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D E L S O L M AG A Z I N E ●

MAY+JUNE 2019

ON THE COVER

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STUDENT STAR Edric Saphire

IN THE SPOTLIGHT Elona Gaball, DDS, Inc.

DEL MAR AND NORTH COAST TOASTMASTERS CLUBS

FEATURES

22 SPEAKING UP Two local Toastmasters clubs are helping residents overcome their fears, gain confidence, and develop leadership and communication skills. Read along as we speak with Del Mar Toastmasters Club President Nate McCay and North Coast Toastmasters Club VP of Membership Stefanie Blue to learn more.

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TORREY PINES ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

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FOSTERING HOPE GOLF CLASSIC FACES IN THE CROWD Sophie Rickard

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TOBY WELLS FOUNDATION GOLF CLASSIC

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ORAL SURGEON PROFILE

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TENDER LOVING CANINES ASSISTANCE DOGS

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FINANCIAL PROFILE

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IN OUR OWN BACKYARD

Torrey Pines Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Wheelhouse Credit Union

Belmont Park

DEPARTMENTS

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20 COVER PHOTO: Del Mar Toastmasters Club member Cover photo by Soul of Photography

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FROM THE PUBLISHER VOL. 6, NO. 5 TM

Graduation Is in the Air

P U B L I S HE R

Derrick Breaux

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s we approach summer, there’s a little something more than warmer days looming in the air. Graduation is upon us. Elementary is promoted to middle school. Middle schoolers move on to high school. High school... College…

Graduations, celebrations, and transitions are all around us during May and June.

For those of you that know us personally or have been along for the ZCode Magazines journey, it will come as no surprise that my wife and I run a very busy household. Having three kids, it seems that every time we turn around, one of them is advancing to a new chapter in their lives.

A close relative gave me some good advice many years ago. He said not to blink, meaning that time flies when you have kids, and they’ll be grown before you know it. And as much as I try to take that advice, I must be blinking more than I realize. Things seem to be moving way too fast!

This month, our oldest daughter, Ashley, will graduate college and begin her journey in the MBA program. To say that my wife and I are proud of her is a dramatic understatement. We are constantly impressed with her passion for life, her dedication to her family and friends, and her commitment to success.

It seems like yesterday when I was sitting at this same computer writing about Ashley graduating high school. I must have blinked! This 22-year-old woman is the same little girl that we taught to ride a bike at the age of three. The little girl that we began coaching in soccer at the age of four, eventually developing into a speedster that could outrun nearly every opponent down the sideline when given the opportunity. Believe it or not, she’s still outrunning opponents in the various soccer leagues that she plays in for fun – not to mention the soccer teams that she coaches.

As parents, my wife and I couldn’t ask for a better big sister for our two younger kiddos. She has set a great example for them, and they are always thrilled to have her around, whether she is watching them play sports or just hanging at the house playing games. She makes time in her busy schedule to nurture those relationships. She takes her role as a big sister seriously. Those that know Ashley would be the first to say that she is their biggest fan.

So, my wife and I would like to send a special congratulations to our little Ashley. You did it! You continue to impress us. We are proud of you, and more importantly, we hope you are just as proud of yourself. As much as we try not to blink, we can’t wait to watch you on your journey through the MBA program and beyond. Keep up the good work and don’t forget to set aside a little time to take it all in.

Congrats to all the graduates in our community! There are a few days that you remember for the rest of your life, and graduation day is one of them.

P.S. I would also like to congratulate our youngest daughter, Audrey. She’ll be making her transition into high school this year. Keep up the great work! We are proud of you.

V P O F O P E R AT I O NS

Jessica Breaux D IRE C TO R O F B U SINE S S DE V E LO PME NT

Melodie Ortiz Nungesser ASSO C IAT E E DI TO R S

Lainey Kral Samantha Edwards GRA P H IC D E S I G NE R S

Shari Canete Traci Sally P H OTO G R A PHY

Soul of Photography P RO D U C TIO N CO O R DI NATO R

Jill Bond C O N TRIB U TI NG W R I T E R S

Jennifer Frakes Kelley Gusich Linda Frabl Liz Onufer A DV E RTIS I NG SA L E S

Heather Reynolds marketing@zcodemedia.com 619-717-2323 Del Sol Magazine is published locally six times per year by Susco Media Inc. (dba ZCode Media • ZCode Magazines). ©2019 All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any content in this publication without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.

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REGIONAL BUZZ 92130 MAGAZINE ADVENTURE & OPPORTUNITY

We explore how Boy Scouts of America Rancho Coastal District trains young people in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance.

S TAY I N F O R M E D .

S TAY C O N N E C T E D .

WARRIOR FOR PEACE

Student Star Chase Anichini empowers others through her antibullying book and performances.

Take a quick look across town with some of the other ZCode Magazines.

HOME RUN!

Drew Isaacman gives back to the community as a volunteer for the Del Mar Little League.

For more information and articles visit www.92130magazine.com.

92024 MAGAZINE STUDENT VOICE

At San Dieguito Academy (SDA), students are encouraged to create, explore, and discover their individual voices through the arts. Join our conversation with SDA Visual Arts Department teachers to find out more.

STORYTELLING THROUGH SONGWRITING

LOCAL STORIES. LOCAL PHOTOS.

ARTS FOR LEARNING

Visit www.zcodemedia.com

Student Star Rhian Bristol creates a powerful connection through music.

The Family Arts and Literacy Connection series at the Encinitas Library brought the community together for interactive storytelling.

For more information and articles visit www.92024magazine.com.

92129 MAGAZINE

92127 MAGAZINE

ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE

SUMMER MEMORIES

Locally-based world champions shine at California All-Stars Cheer, highlighted in our 2019 Camp Issue.

The Maranatha Christian Schools Summer Program allows children to learn, grow, and have fun. Discover more summer opportunities in ZCode’s 2019 Camp Issue.

92128 MAGAZINE

92067 MAGAZINE

SPORTY SUMMER FUN

CHEER CHAMPIONS

ZCode’s 2019 Camp Issue explores fun-filled summer activities, including swim and tennis camps at Rancho Arbolitos, Pacific Swim, and Chira Tennis Academy.

The 2019 Camp Issue introduces the world of summer adventure, including California All-Stars Cheer’s award-winning program.

92131 MAGAZINE LOCAL FORCE, GLOBAL RECOGNITION The 2019 Camp Issue highlights the variety of adventures waiting for North County children this summer, including California All-Stars Cheer’s commitment to athletic excellence.

92064 MAGAZINE IN THE ZONE Since 2009, ZCode Magazines has been an integral feel-good news source for the families within our North County zip codes.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

things to do in del sol MAY + JUNE 2019

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MAY 12

MAY 21

Mother’s Day

Del Mar Sunset Soirée

MAY 4

28th Annual Pug Party: Pugchella Largest pug event in Southern California, benefiting Pug Rescue San Diego County 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Del Mar Fairgrounds www.pugsandiego.com

MAY 18

Wine Women & Shoes A fashion show, premium wine samples, delectable bites, shopping, and a live auction benefiting Voices for Children 1 – 4 p.m. | Rooftop Deck at the Del Mar Plaza www.speakupnow.org

MAY 5

Brunch with the Birds Fundraiser

Cinema by the Sea: The Meg

Join local nonprofit Free Flight as they celebrate 10 years with delicious food, refreshments, and feathered friends; $20 for adults, $5 for kids 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

2132 Jimmy Durante Blvd. www.freeflightbirds.org

Free outdoor movie presented by the Del Mar Foundation Sunset | Del Mar Lifeguard Tower www.delmar foundation.org

Cinco de Mayo by the Sea Enjoy tacos while listening to live music by Amanda da Rosa 2 – 4 p.m. | Del Mar Plaza www.delmarplaza.com MAY 11

Stamp Out Hunger Postal Food Drive Place a bag of non-perishable food for your letter carrier to take to the Community Resource Center All Day | Solana Beach Post Office www.crcncc.org

Spring Artisan Pop-Up Market Shop for jewelry, sweets, flowers, and more from a variety of local vendors 12 – 4 p.m.

Del Mar Plaza www.delmarplaza.com

MAY 18 – 19

40th Annual Fiesta del Sol Solana Beach’s annual free festival featuring vendors, food, drinks, carnival rides, art, and live music throughout the weekend 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Fletcher Cove www.fiestadelsol.net

MAY 19

Trio Ellas Concert: “Come Dream With Us” Trio Ellas, a group with a unique sound with mariachi roots, presents “Come Dream With Us,” a benefit concert for North County Immigration and Citizenship Center 5 – 8 p.m. | Solana Beach Presbyterian Church www.northcounty citizenship.org

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Annual fundraising event featuring food tasting from local restaurants, wine and beer tastings from local wineries and breweries, silent and live auctions, live entertainment, and more; benefiting Del Mar Rotary Club’s charitable activities 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Del Mar Plaza www.delmar sunsetsoiree.org MAY 25

8th Annual Heart of a Child Benefit Concert The premier showcase of the best young musical talent in San Diego; benefiting Resounding Joy’s Ariana Miller Music with Heart Program 5:30 p.m.

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center www.resoundingjoyinc.org MAY 27

Memorial Day Memorial Day Ceremony Hosted by the City of Solana Beach and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5431 11 a.m. | La Colonia Community Center www.ci.solana-beach.ca.us

JUNE JUNE 8 – 9

Figures and Form: Encinitas Sculpture Studios Tour Meet bronze artist Manuelita Brown and ceramics artists Joyce Schleiniger and Julia C. R. Gray in their creative spaces in a 1-mile radius; guests can visit each location at their leisure for free 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Three locations: 255 Santa Fe Dr. 1116 Santa Fe Dr. 1718 Lake Dr. portfolio.juliacrgray.com/ figures-form

JUNE 15

Don Diego Gala and Concert Featuring the best seats in the house for a performance by Smokey Robinson, plus a hosted bar, farm-to-table small plates, a live auction, and the presentation of the Class of 2019 scholarship recipients 4:30 p.m.

Del Mar Fairgrounds www.dondiego scholarship.org JUNE 16

Father’s Day

MAY 31

San Diego County Fair Opening Day 4 p.m. | Del Mar Fairgrounds www.sdfair.com

Cinema by the Sea: Incredibles 2 Free outdoor movie presented by the Del Mar Foundation Sunset | Powerhouse Park www.delmarfoundation.org

JUNE 18

Summer Twilight Concert Artist: Sully and the Souljahs. The Del Mar Foundation brings together friends and families to enjoy music, dance, a picnic, and experience a priceless Del Mar sunset 7 p.m. | Powerhouse Park www.delmarfoundation.org

JUNE 20

2019 Summer Solstice Celebrate the arrival of summer with some of Del Marʼs favorite local eateries, Californiaʼs best wineries, breweries, and distilleries, and live music with ocean sunset views 5 – 8 p.m.

Powerhouse Park www.visitdelmar village.com JUNE 21

Cinema by the Sea: Back to the Future Free outdoor movie presented by the Del Mar Foundation Sunset | Powerhouse Park www.delmar foundation.org JUNE 30

1st Annual Champions Soirée Food, entertainment, silent auction, and a special awards presentation; benefiting Project Access San Diego 5 – 8 p.m.

Japanese Friendship Garden, Balboa Park www.champions forhealth.org

ONGOING MAY 29 – JUNE 23

North Coast Rep Presents A Walk in the Woods Set in the midst of the Cold War, a U.S. and Soviet arms negotiator agree to meet informally. Their revealing and absorbing conversations, laced with humor, evolve through debate and discord, exploring unexpected and uncharted territory Various times 987 Lomas Santa Fe, Ste. D More information and tickets available at www.northcoastrep.org

RECURRING TUESDAYS

SDCCC Networking Mixer 1st Tuesdays | 5 – 7 p.m.

See website for location www.sandiego coastalchamber.com

Del Sol Lions Club Meeting 4th Tuesdays | 5:30 p.m.

Fletcher Cove Community Center www.e-clubhouse.org/ sites/delsol WEDNESDAYS

North Coast Toastmasters Club Meeting 7:30 – 9 a.m. | Seaside Center for Spiritual Living northcoast. toastmastersclubs.org

Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce Networking Luncheon 2nd Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

See website for location www.solanabeach chamber.com

First Thursdays Concert Series May 2: Ardor String Trio June 6: Peter Sprague: Cole Porter program 6:30 – 8:15 p.m.

Powerhouse Park www.delmarfoundation.org

THURSDAYS

FRIDAYS

Del Mar Rotary Club Meeting

Del Mar-Solana Beach Rotary Club Meeting

12 – 1:30 p.m.

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church www.delmarrotary.org

7 a.m. | Hilton Del Mar www.dmsbrotary.com

Summer Concerts at the Cove

7:30 – 9 a.m.

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church www.delmartm.org

Free performances by local musicians for all ages; begins June 20 6 p.m.

Fletcher Cove Park www.ci.solana-beach.ca.us

Del Mar Toastmasters Club Meeting

SATURDAYS

SUNDAYS

Del Mar Farmers Market

Solana Beach Farmers Market

1 – 4 p.m.

1050 Camino Del Mar www.delmarfarmers market.org

12 – 4 p.m.

444 South Cedros Ave. www.solanabeach farmersmarket.com

Lagoon Discovery Tour

Family Fun Days

1st Saturdays 10 – 11 a.m.

San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center www.sanelijo.org

1st Sundays 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center www.sanelijo.org

Del Mar Community Connections Board Meeting 2nd Saturdays 9 – 10 a.m.

225 9th St. www.dmcc.cc

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S P O R T S R E G I S T R AT I O N & A N N O U N C E M E N T S BASKETBALL

RUGBY

WALK AND RUN

Open Play Basketball Courts

San Diego Youth Rugby Summer 7s

Night Nation Run

Fletcher Cove Park: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.

San Dieguito Park: 9:30 a.m. – Sunset www.sdparks.org

Registration open for U10, U12 co-ed; U14, U16, and U18 boys; and U15 and U18 girls www.sandiegoyouthrugby.org

Experience a music-filled 5K course with live DJs, light shows, bubble zones, and an epic after party in the world’s first running music festival!

Event Date: May 11 5 – 10 p.m. | Del Mar Fairgrounds www.nightnationrun.com/san-diego

GOLF

3rd Annual Rollin’ From the Heart Charity Golf Tournament Registration now open Event Date: July 26 12:30 p.m. | The Crossings at Carlsbad www.rollinfromtheheart.org

SOFTBALL

Coastal Classic All-Star Tournament May 17 – 19 Check website for time and location www.northshoregirlssoftball.com

San Diego County Fair 5K Race Date: June 15 5K entry includes free admission to the fair, exclusive event T-shirt, and more!

7 a.m. | Del Mar Fairgrounds www.sdfair5k.com

TENNIS JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS

Solana Beach Junior Lifeguards (Ages 7-16) June 17 – Aug. 23 See website for times Fletcher Cove www.ci.solana-beach.ca.us

(Dates and events subject to change)

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Open Play Tennis Courts Only tennis shoes allowed on courts Dawn – Dusk | 21st St. and Court St. www.delmar.ca.us

YOGA

Vinyasa Flow Beach Yoga Class Weekly donation-based yoga class 10 a.m. | Del Mar Beach, 18th St. To RSVP visit www.meetup.com/ delmarbeachyoga

Have a sporting event? Log on to www.delsolmagazine.com to submit it!

Is your child struggling in school homework or grades?

Confused by Common Core?

Are you tired of watching your child struggle in math, reading, or getting ideas on paper?

The Therapeutic Learning Center (TLC) is offering a different kind of summer camp. Their cognitive Boot Camps don’t just maintain, they build new underlying skills that make learning and assignments easier and more efficient.

TLC Boot Camps are fun but aren’t doing fancy games that do the processing for the students. They are addressing challenges in the underlying processing skills that are not taught in school or traditional summer programs. TLC solves learning problems by helping students develop underlying processing skills that are often overlooked, yet are critical to academic and social success.

Make the most of summer. Have fun creating a “new normal”

Example: Perceptual reasoning, visual-spatial and memory skills are critical to efficiency in learning Common Core math and literacy

Summer program small groups Math skills using perceptual reasoning – 1st grade - Algebra ll Writing skills using perceptual reasoning – 1st-9th grade Reading Comprehension using logic & reasoning – 2nd-9th Using Film Making to build Executive Function Skills

There is a reason your bright child struggles in school, and it’s not your fault, your child’s school or that your child is lazy. Weak or inefficient processing skills will cause a bright student to struggle.

And in TLC tradition – individual therapies • memory (auditory and visual) • processing speed • auditory and visual processing • core learning skills

TLC Boot Camps make Common Core concepts accessible to your child, allowing your child to become a confident, motivated and

independent learner.

Find the full summer calendar of offerings at

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The Learning Continuum Academic Learning Foundational Academic Skills

Schools & tutors remain here

Reading, Writing, Math

Executive Function Skills

Strategizing, Organizing, Self-Monitoring

TLC goes beneath the surface to treat the problem here

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Internal Organization, Body Awareness, Motor Planning

Learning Starts & Builds from HERE

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Spend this summer knowing your child is prepared for the fall!

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S T U D E N T S TA R

MusicallyGifted Edric Saphire Is a Musician, Composer, and All-Around Student Star

Name: School: Grade: Parents: Sibling:

Edric Saphire (12) Earl Warren Middle School 7 Andrew and Erica Ollmann Saphire Beck (8)

by SAMANTHA EDWARDS photo by Soul of Photography

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t just 12 years old, Edric Saphire is a star in the making. Edric is a gifted musician, and has been composing his own music for several years. “I first learned to play trombone in the Solana Beach band in fourth grade, and then my parents got me a keyboard and I started composing almost immediately,” he explained. He currently plays in the Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra in San Diego.

Edric loves the journey music takes him on whenever he listens or plays. “You can be in a dark string forest and then be in a sweet major key pasture, or somewhere like nowhere on earth,” he said. “I am just learning piano, but I like finding new chords – new to me anyway. You can get on a piano and go exploring.”

Edric recently won the Award of Excellence in the original music category in the PTA Reflections competition at Earl Warren Middle School for his piece called Trombone March for Heroes. “I wrote both the trombone and piano accompaniment,” Edric shared. “It’s uplifting march-type music but I had to put a minor theme in there because not everything is positive all the time. Also, I wanted the trombone part to be something I can play at my skill level.” Edric is musically inspired by composer Gustav Mahler, and his uncle Peter, who is also a musician. “We have music phone calls which I enjoy,” Edric shared.

Aside from music, Edric likes running, hiking, go-karting, playing video games, and learning about ancient history in school, though he often wishes to have “less homework and more time to compose.” He hopes to someday be a composer for anything that needs music, including movies, TV, and video games. “I’d like to bring classical music back,” Edric said. “It has been too marginalized.”  10 • DELSOLMAGAZINE.COM • May | June 2019

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SCRIPPS PERFORMING

ACADEMY

ARTS

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Dance, Musical Theatre, Voice and Piano Ages 3.5 to Adult

Early Bird Registration for the New School Year Begins May 13 Two Convenient Locations in Scripps Ranch & Carmel Valley

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WISDOM TOOTH SURGERY NECESSARY? IS

by TARKAN SIDAL, DDS, MD

S

urgical management of impacted third molars (wisdom teeth) is a common treatment frequently offered in oral and maxillofacial surgery offices.

Despite how common the treatment is, removing wisdom teeth is not without controversy – some critics would argue that in the absence of disease or symptoms, patients would be subjected to pain, risk, and unfavorable economic outcome.

However, strong peer reviewed research shows that retained wisdom teeth may involve periodontal pathology (gum disease) despite patients showing no symptoms. The negative impact of periodontal pathology may not be limited to the wisdom teeth region, but rather can have systemic (bodily) affects. Patients with no symptoms also may have carious wisdom teeth, eventually decaying the tooth next to it.

Wisdom teeth should be considered for removal when there is clinical and radiographic evidence of acute or chronic periodontitis (gum disease), pericoronitis (infection and inflammation of excess tissue over the impacted tooth), negative impact on adjacent teeth or not enough space in the jaw forcing the teeth to erupt improperly and grow

in sideways, partially emerge from the gum, and even remain trapped beneath the gum and bone.

In most patients, some variation of these findings are present, making the person a candidate for wisdom teeth removal.

In addition, wisdom teeth that are in the area of future jaw surgery or are interfering with orthodontic care also should be removed. All in all, the decision of wisdom teeth removal comes to life in most cases with two doctors bringing their expertise to the table, a general dentist and an oral surgeon. In an orthodontic care scenario, a general dentist, orthodontist, and oral surgeon may work in concert to make a recommendation in the patient’s best interest.

Poorly positioned impacted teeth can cause many problems. When they are partially erupted or have a communication with the oral cavity, the gum opening around the teeth can allow food and bacteria to enter an uncleansible space around the tooth. This condition will eventually cause an infection and/or cavities and gum disease. The result: swelling, discomfort, pain, and illness. The impingement from the incorrectly erupting wisdom teeth may damage other teeth and disrupt the natural alignment of teeth. The most serious problem occurs when tumors or cysts form around the impacted wisdom teeth, resulting in the destruction of the jawbone and healthy teeth. Removal of offending impacted teeth might prevent possible future problems of this nature. 

TORREY PINES ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY 858-793-3393 | www.torreypinesoms.com | info@torreypinesoms.com Scripps Medical Building, 12395 El Camino Real Suite 304, San Diego, CA 92130

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SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT

photos by ANGIE OLLMAN

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he 27th Annual Fostering Hope Golf Classic brought the community together for a two-day tournament benefiting Voices for Children (VFC), a nonprofit organization that supports local foster children.

The event was held at the Santaluz Club and led by cochairs Dale Yahnke, Bill Sailer, and Rolf Benirschke. The event kicked off with a Sunday evening cocktail party and live auction, and continued the next morning with an 18hole tournament. This year’s winners were Dave Koravos, Ian Phillips, VFC Interim CEO David Bialis, and Thomas Monson. Supporters raised more than $250,000 to support one-on-one advocacy for San Diego foster children. Learn more at www.speakupnow.org. 

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taste

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If there’s one thing that North County residents enjoy more than the beach, it’s the various cuisine, beverages, and sweet treats throughout San Diego. Here, we offer a taste of some local flavor.

fare & festivity

in dreaming NOW CHOCOLATE...

on the map

OPEN

Carmel Valley’s highly anticipated mixed-use development, One Paseo, is officially open for business. Dining options will be rolling open through the spring and summer, including Shake Shack, Urbn Pizza, Sweetfin Poké, International Smoke, Salt & Straw, Tender Greens, North Italia, Cava Grill, Parakeet Cafe, Harland Brewing, and many more.

Calling all chocoholics! Enjoy dozens of delectable chocolate tastings, demonstrations, a chocolate fountain, and more at the San Diego Botanic Garden’s Chocolate Festival on Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tasting tickets will be sold on site. Learn more at www.sdbgarden.org/ chocolate.htm.

FreshRoasts Solana Beach’s Cedros Avenue Design District will soon be home to Northern Californiabased Barefoot Coffee Roasters, scheduled to open early this summer. In addition to its sustainable, direct trade coffee offerings, the cafe will offer organic tea, beer, wine, and a food menu with charcuterie plates, sandwiches, salads, toasts, quiche, and ice cream.

H a v e Ta s t y N e w s ?

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or Del Mar local Sophie Rickard, fitness isn’t just a job – it’s a lifestyle. “[Growing up] I always loved to get up and get moving, and was enrolled in different sports throughout my life,” she said. When she stopped playing sports in college, she decided to find another way to stay active and engaged. “That’s when I started taking a serious consideration for making fitness into a career.”

Sophie will soon enter her last semester at San Diego State University, but she has already started making career moves as a lead trainer at Red Effect Infrared Fitness. “I started my training career when I was a sophomore in college and began to grow and find my passion from there,” she shared. “I studied abroad in Australia and was really able to take my experiences training clients there and apply it to my current job.” According to Sophie, the most rewarding part of being a fitness trainer is helping change others’ lives. “People who have never walked into a gym in their life have been in my classes for the first time, and have now been able to find a passion in fitness as well,” she said. “Helping people accomplish their goals, physically and mentally, is truly priceless.” Sophie feels inspired every day by the people she’s surrounded by at work, and plans to continue to grow with Red Effect as the company expands.

Fitness has helped Sophie personally get through some difficult times in her life as well. “It can be really easy to want to stay inside and do nothing during hard times in your life. If you can just even go for a walk, sit outside somewhere for a while, or force yourself out, it will make you feel better,” she said. “Nobody is perfect, life happens, and sometimes we just have to try our best to do things that make us feel good in order to get through hard times.”

Though she has grown tremendously in recent years, Sophie doesn’t plan on stopping any time soon. “I have worked really hard to get where I am, and will continue to work hard until I reach all my goals,” she exclaimed. “I feel so lucky that I was able to take what I love and turn it into my job.” In her free time, Sophie can usually be found studying for school, at the beach with her dogs, or taking classes at the gym. 

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“HELPING PEOPLE ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOALS, PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY, IS TRULY PRICELESS.”

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Sophie Rickard (21) Del Mar Lead Trainer at Red Effect Infrared Fitness All born and raised in San Diego Fitness, meeting new people, hanging out at the beach Philz Coffee, Cafe Secret, Fletcher Cove, Del Mar Dog Beach, Torrey Pines hiking trails, Claire’s on Cedros, Cedros shopping

Golfing for a Cause

TOBY WELLS FOUNDATION GOLF CLASSIC HELPS KIDS AND ANIMALS IN NEED

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he Toby Wells Foundation will hold its 18th Annual Toby Wells & Craig Castaneda Golf Classic on June 14 at the Barona Creek Golf Club in Lakeside. This year’s theme is Route 66. The tournament is the foundation’s primary fundraising tool to fund all of the programs that provide support to hundreds of underprivileged children and neglected animals throughout San Diego County and other parts of Southern California.

The Toby Wells Foundation was first established after Adrienne Wells and April West began searching for ways to raise funds and

awareness and honor the memory of their brother Toby, who died from medical complications after paralysis from a swimming accident.

The tournament began shortly after the foundation’s establishment, when the Wells family purchased a 300-acre ranch called Blue Apple Ranch. The ranch is populated with several types of rescued animals who are cared for by disenfranchised and disabled children.

Toby was known for his love of animals and frequently rescued dogs in animal shelters.

Proceeds from the tournament will go to funding a one-day, outdoor afternoon of fun

for 250 local foster youth through the nonprofit Voices for Children, field trips for children of military households through the Armed Services YMCA, a work-readiness internship for foster youth at San Pasqual Academy and at-risk youth from Abraxas High School and Warner Springs High School, a holiday shopping spree for Polinsky Children’s Center and the Armed Services YMCA where each child receives a $200 gift card to Walmart, and assistance in caring for Blue Apple Ranch’s rescued animals.

For more information about the foundation or to buy tickets visit www.tobywells.org. 

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5. Solana Beach residents Gio and Sam visited the poppy super bloom in Lake Elsinore. 6. Pacific Ridge School junior Yuxin Zhao performs a silk ribbon dance celebrating world culture with exchange students from Taiwan, France, and Mexico who stayed with host families in Encinitas, Del Mar, and Carlsbad.

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COMMUNITY STUFF

SDRVC’s Wax & Wine 2019

40th Annual Fiesta del Sol

The San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy (SDRVC) recently held its popular Wax & Wine event at Knorr Candle Shoppe in Del Mar, raising $5,000 to support the Conservancy’s mission. Guests enjoyed gourmet bites from Urban Kitchen paired with wines and craft beers, live music

by Topaz, and beeswax candle-making.

SDRVC is a nonprofit, citizen-based organization that preserves, protects, and shares the natural and cultural resources of the San Dieguito River Valley. Since 1986, the Conservancy has been working with its partners to develop and complete the Coast to Crest Trail, which stretches 70 miles from Volcan Mountain near Julian to the ocean between Del Mar and Solana Beach. For more information about SDRVC visit www.sdrvc.org.

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Nine Months Matter Coalition

Del Mar Union School District (DMUSD) has named Melissa Davis of Ashley Falls Elementary School the 2020 District Teacher of the Year, and Jennifer Yamate, assistant manager of the After School Program, the 2020 District Classified Employee of the Year.

Melissa is a reflective and innovative teacher, treating education as an adventure and embracing a classroom culture of thinking so that all of her students can succeed. She looks for ways to ensure learning is meaningful and engaging, and creates an environment where students feel safe and free to take risks. In the past two years, Melissa’s classroom has become an example of how District Design 2022 comes alive by focusing on academic growth and connecting standards to real-world learning.

Jennifer Yamate is dedicated to DMUSD students, families, and the After School Program. She has been instrumental in the growth of the program and brings her creativity, talents, and relentless drive towards creating the best out-of-school-time experiences for students every day.

Jennifer is a proven advocate for students and an active participant in best practices which lead to student success.

Local moms Mary Reynolds and Melinda Tucker have been working alongside University of California San Diego pediatrician Dr. Kenneth Lyons Jones to form the Nine Months Matter Coalition, a philanthropic volunteer group that focuses on raising funds to help educate the community about alcohol-free pregnancies and to support children diagnosed with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). The group, along with the Southern California affiliate of the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, supports the Nine Months Matter public awareness campaign organized by UC San Diego’s Center for Better Beginnings.

The Nine Months Matter Coalition is comprised of members from Rancho Santa Fe, 4S Ranch, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, and Point Loma. The group held a Sip and Shop Boutique fundraiser in March, and is now planning an Author Luncheon event for September, which is worldwide FASD Awareness Month. Learn more about how to get involved at www.ninemonthsmatter.org/coalition.

Del Mar Art Show The City of Del Mar’s Arts Advisory Committee presented the first Del Mar Art Show to the community in late March, drawing more than 250 attendees to city hall for the event. Curated displays of 118 paintings were installed for guests to enjoy, as well as plein air painting demonstrations, a dance performance by University of California San Diego students, and a wine and cheese reception sponsored by the Del Mar Foundation on opening night.

Sixty-five artists were selected to show their artwork, with roughly 70 percent of those from 92014. The others hailed from Carmel Valley, Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach, Encinitas, and Carlsbad.

The Arts Advisory Committee aims to host a juried pop-up art show three times a year, showcasing a variety of artistic mediums. The next show, geared towards youth in the community, will take place at city hall on June 7 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and June 8 from 1 to 4 p.m.

The Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce will host the 40th Annual Fiesta del Sol on May 18 and 19 at Fletcher Cove from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The free two-day event celebrates the kickoff to summer in Solana Beach, featuring an exceptional line-up of musicians presented by the Belly Up, including artists like One Drop, The B-Side Players, BETAMAXX, Atomic Groove, and Torrey Mercer, as well as a variety of local talent. There will also be a Children’s Area with rides, games, a climbing wall, and hands-on activities; specialty food vendors; beer and wine gardens; shopping from over 200 vendors with unique handmade items including jewelry, pottery, clothing, and art; and the Solana Beach Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast on Sunday.

Free parking and shuttle service will be available from the Stevens Ave. lot and Jimmy Durante lot. Bike parking will also be available, as well as Coaster and Amtrak stops across the street from the event. For more information visit www.fiestadelsol.net.

DMUSD Teacher and Classified Employee of the Year

La Colonia Skatepark Grand Opening The City of Solana Beach celebrated the grand opening of the new 5,500-squarefoot skatepark and basketball court at La Colonia Park in late April.

The event featured an official ribbon-cutting ceremony with councilmembers and Mayor David Zito, skateboarding exhibition and demonstrations with local professionals and team riders, live music, food and refreshments, giveaways, and a learn-to-skate zone. Event sponsors included: Tony Hawk Foundation, MiraCosta College Foundation, Solana Beach Civic & Historical Society, Van Dyke Landscape Architects, Surf Ride Boardshop, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito, Poseidon Foundation, and The Rockademy.

For more information call 858-720-2453.

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

SYNERGY THROUGH CONNECTION Dr. Elona Gaball Transforms the Dental Experience

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orn from a desire to connect with the community, build strong relationships with patients, and create an atmosphere of acceptance, love, and support, Elona Gaball, DDS, took ownership of the existing practice at 530 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. in 2015. “I wanted to transform the way dentistry is experienced, connect with people, meet their needs, and make a difference in the community,” she shared. Dr. Elona’s practice now offers highquality services with an individualized approach, including preventative, restorative, and aesthetic dentistry. Injectables/filler and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery consultations are also available through a special partnership with her husband, Dr. Curtis Gaball.

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TESTIMONIALS: “If you’re looking for a dentist that is thorough, listens with a gentle touch, and compassion, this is where you need to be!” - Linda S. “Her office staff is wonderful as well and we give her our highest recommendation.” - Nicholas L. “Dr. Elona Gaball, her office manager Jill, her husband Dr. Curtis, and the entire staff provide the whole package. Everything about their practice is perfectly clean and professional, warm, and inviting at the same time.” - Lauren A.

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graduating class of 2000, and continues to pursue advanced training to stay at the forefront of the industry. Dr. Curtis has 13 years of postfellowship experience in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, speaks internationally on advanced techniques, and is a pioneer in the areas of rhinoplasty and scar revision.

Dr. Elona utilizes her advanced training to keep up with the acceleration of technology in the dental industry, offering services that include: preventative and therapeutic periodontal laser therapy, a soft tissue management program, non-metal restorations, enamel protecting and sealing treatments, and enamel desensitizing and strengthening.

“All of our patients are treated like family and genuinely cared for.”

Dr. Gaball, in partnership with San Diego’s premier ceramic artist, creates beautiful, undetectable restorations that mimic nature. Working in collaboration with Dr. Curtis as well as periodontist Dr. Deborah Ruprecht enables the practice to achieve optimal aesthetic outcomes, maximizing patient comfort, and optimizing the patient experience. Dr. Elona’s management team, dental hygienists and assistants, also bring advanced education to the practice, culminating in over 23 years of experience.

All services are provided in Dr. Elona’s light, calming, welcoming office environment. “All of our patients are treated like family and genuinely cared for,” she affirmed. “It’s important for us to focus on connecting and building those relationships.” In an effort to make an even deeper difference in the community, the practice contributes to assisting women who have suffered sexual abuse or who have been rescued from sex trafficking. “I take inspiration from Werner Erhard when he said, ‘Each of us has the opportunity, the privilege, to make a difference in creating a world that works for all of us. If not you, who? If not now, when? If not here, where?’” Dr. Elona shared. 

AT- A - G L A N C E Name of Business: Elona Gaball, DDS, Inc. Owner: Elona Gaball, DDS Manager: Jill Mark Years in Position: 4 Year of Establishment: 2015 Address: 530 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Suite A, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Website: www.LomasFamilyDental.com Email: drelonagaball@gmail.com Phone: 858-876-9100 Description of Business: Boutique style practice with an emphasis on preventative, restorative, and aesthetic dentistry.

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C O V E R F E AT U R E

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BY WHOM? Del Mar Toastmasters was founded September 1, 1987 by Mary Ellen Drummond.

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DEL MAR TOASTMASTERS CLUB PRESIDENT WHAT IS THE CLUB’S MISSION AND HOW DO YOU GO ABOUT FULFILLING IT? We are one of the network of clubs where people come to learn public speaking and leadership skills. We meet each Friday morning from 7:30 to 9 a.m. where several of our members speak in various capacities.

HOW HAS THE CLUB CHANGED OR DEVELOPED SINCE IT WAS FOUNDED? The club changes continuously as the membership changes. Occasionally we alter our agenda as well. We remain focused on the mission of developing public speaking and leadership skills. We are one of the larger Toastmaster clubs in this area with a membership currently around 45.

experience in the club. It is clear from this that some of us enjoy the experience beyond merely developing our skills of public speaking.

There is a strong social element and the enjoyment of watching other people develop.

We have social events and sometimes develop strong relationships with one another apart from the group.

PLEASE EXPLAIN HOW CLUB LEADERSHIP IS ORGANIZED. We have a group of officers elected that keep the club going. The president oversees the Board, which is

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR CLUB MEMBERS? Three of our members have been members since the 1990s.

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C O V E R F E AT U R E composed of positions which track education, assist membership, utilize publicity, manage our finances, and ensure meeting space is ready each week. These positions often change each year. Toastmasters International has undergone a change whereby more functions are done online. Many of the speakers at meetings are recorded and the recording emailed to the individual members who spoke.

CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT ANY OTHER KEY PLAYERS IN THE CLUB? The key players in the club are those that show up. We learn from everybody.

Interaction at Del Mar Toastmasters goes in directions beyond what one might expect.

Any Toastmaster group is attended by people interested in improving themselves, and these are a fun kind of people to be around. Our meetings are filled with jocularity and people with interesting stories. We have had, for example, a poet, an Olympic medalist, and an Emmy Award winner.

her ideas to others, and now comfortably presents to large groups of colleagues. We form friendships with our fellow Toastmasters and some have found new life partners. We learn to listen, so cocktail conversations become interesting rather than intimidating. The new relationships we find are many because we talk and listen to people.

Toastmaster parties might start at 6, but by 6:01 the air is filled with cacophony.

WHEN AND WHERE DOES THE CLUB MEET? We meet in the Parish Hall at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Del Mar. We are an open club and visitors are welcome.

The benefits people have experienced are perhaps more interesting. One of our members wanted to learn to be funny, did so, and has doubled his sales at work. This is just one example of employment benefits people have had.

One talented scientist improved her presentation skills to the point where she could finally convey

AT A GLANCE DEL MAR TOASTMASTERS CLUB Name: President: Year Founded: Website: Facebook: Email: Phone:

Del Mar Toastmasters Club Nate McCay 1987 www.delmartm.org Del Mar Toastmasters nmccay@mac.com 858-794-9405

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WHAT DOES A TYPICAL MEETING LOOK LIKE? A typical meeting has a theme and starts with an inspiration followed by a joke. Several members are given a couple minutes each to answer a question by creating what could be called a mini speech. There are typically three prepared speeches followed by individual evaluations.

There are additional evaluators who speak on vocal quality,

grammar, and use of unnecessary filler words.

There is a general evaluation of the meeting, a prepared educational tip, and finally, comments from guests and awards. The meetings are precisely timed and generally end at 9 a.m.

HOW WOULD SOMEBODY GO ABOUT JOINING THE DEL MAR TOASTMASTERS CLUB? WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP? It is easy to join. There is a simple application and payment

of dues which recur every six months. Some of this goes to International and some is retained to pay club expenses.

ARE THERE ANY EXCITING EVENTS OR ACTIVITIES COMING UP THAT THE COMMUNITY SHOULD KNOW ABOUT? We occasionally have special events. There are annual contests for club members in the categories of impromptu speaking, humorous speaking, serious speaking, and evaluation.

These can take winners through contest levels of area, division, and district.

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IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE OUR READERS TO KNOW? When one gives a speech, you will learn things about them that even they are unaware of themselves. In our supportive environment, we are willing to say things we tell very few people. This results in an intimacy and trust we usually only get to experience with our family and close friends, if at all. It is one of the things that keeps people coming back to Del Mar Toastmasters for years and years. We are never the same person leaving at 9 a.m. that arrived at 7:30.

STEFANIE BLUE NORTH COAST TOASTMASTERS CLUB VICE PRESIDENT OF MEMBERSHIP and leadership, our club is a great place for personal growth and being a better business person or leader.

WHAT IS TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL? Established over 80 years ago, Toastmasters is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping members learn vital public speaking and leadership skills.

PLEASE GIVE US A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE NORTH COAST TOASTMASTERS CLUB. WHEN WAS THE CLUB FOUNDED AND BY WHOM? North Coast Toastmasters was founded by Mary Ellen Drummond in 1980.

WHAT IS THE CLUB’S MISSION AND HOW DO YOU GO ABOUT FULFILLING IT? Public speaking is one of the key factors for career advancement, and by learning proven techniques for better public speaking, listening,

HOW HAS THE CLUB CHANGED OR DEVELOPED SINCE IT WAS FOUNDED? It has changed members and locations over the years, but the heart of it remains the same – a supportive environment to hone your public speaking skills. Our founder is an active member, and there is a mix of long-term, experienced Toastmasters and brand new members.

WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT ROLE WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION AND WHAT DUTIES DOES IT ENTAIL? I’m VP of Membership, and guide new members through the enrollment process.

WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF BEING INVOLVED WITH TOASTMASTERS? THE MOST CHALLENGING? Most rewarding? Feeling comfortable to speak at other organizations. It’s great to be able to rehearse bits of a presentation and get

HOW DID YOU PERSONALLY BECOME INVOLVED WITH TOASTMASTERS? I chose to become a member because public speaking has always been a challenge. I wanted to find my voice.

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constructive feedback from fellow Toastmasters. Most challenging? Continuing to push yourself out of your comfort zone.

CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT THE OTHER CURRENT OFFICERS, AND ANY OTHER KEY PLAYERS IN THE CLUB? Our officers bring various strengths to the club – humor, organization, warmth – and have various backgrounds: financial planning, real estate, branding, business coaching, engineering, etc.

WHEN AND WHERE DOES THE CLUB MEET?

WHAT DOES A TYPICAL MEETING LOOK LIKE? Our meetings are comprised of three main parts: introductions and extemporaneous speaking, prepared speeches, and evaluation. Our club is warm, welcoming, nurturing, and supportive, and it’s great to see the members’ skills grow as they continue.

AT A GLANCE NORTH COAST TOASTMASTERS CLUB Name: President: Year Founded: Website: Facebook: Email: Phone:

We meet Wednesday mornings at The Center for

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North Coast Toastmasters Club James Conole 1980 www.4356.toastmastersclubs.org www.facebook.com/NorthCoastToastmasters james.conole@gmail.com 760-300-5103

HOW WOULD SOMEBODY GO ABOUT JOINING THE NORTH COAST TOASTMASTERS CLUB? WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP? Visitors may attend as a guest. Members are voted in, give an icebreaker speech, and pay biannual dues.

ARE THERE ANY EXCITING EVENTS OR ACTIVITIES COMING UP THAT THE COMMUNITY SHOULD KNOW ABOUT? We host open houses occasionally, although guests are welcome at any meeting.

WHAT ARE THE CLUB’S SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM GOALS? To continue providing a safe space for members to grow as public speakers. 

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ORAL SURGEON PROFILE

Dr. Tarkan Sidal Provides Procedures with Compassionate, Quality Care

by MICHELLE TREMBLAY photo by Jessica Breaux

Torrey Pines Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

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ince its establishment in 1977, Torrey Pines Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery continues to grow and maintain its high standard of excellence. Three years ago, Dr. Tarkan Sidal took over the practice with a commitment to uphold its extraordinary reputation. “I enjoy following the footsteps of the original founders of Torrey Pines Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery by providing patient-centered care,” said Dr. Sidal. “I am committed to providing the finest individual care and exceptional service in every aspect of patient treatment.”

Torrey Pines Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery offers a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery ranging from dental implant surgery, bone grafting, and wisdom teeth removal, to trauma, jaw surgery, and pathology. “If surgery needs to be performed in the hospital and a hospital stay is required, I am on staff at Scripps Memorial Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital, and Scripps Clinic,” noted Dr. Sidal. “We also diagnose and treat orofacial pain, facial injuries, and fractures.”

Dr. Sidal prides himself on having a kind and compassionate approach toward his patients – a quality that helps to set his practice apart from others in its industry. “We believe in traditional values such as excellent customer service and personalized attention to our patients, and we treat every patient as if they were part of the family,” explained Dr. Sidal. “We pride ourselves on attention to detail. We will make sure to fully explain the necessary procedures to patients and answer any questions they might have.”

Both a licensed physician and oral maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Sidal is expertly skilled in caring for face and jaw conditions.

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Francisco (UCSF), Dr. Sidal participated in several oral and maxillofacial surgery internship and externship programs. He then completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center.

“Upon completing medical school, my curiosity in learning and everlasting passion in the dentistry, medicine and surgery, brought me back home to UCSF where I completed a prestigious Chief Resident appointment in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as well as a General Surgery Internship at the UCSF, Department of Surgery,” elaborated Dr. Sidal. “I then embarked on completing two years of rigorous fellowship training at the San Diego Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.”

Since then, Dr. Sidal – who is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and Oral and Facial Surgeons of California – has participated in various surgical missions to underprivileged communities where he has volunteered to treat patients with maxillofacial defects and injruies.

“During my fellowship, I also served as an integral part of an elite reconstructive team of surgeons at the Sharp Memorial Hospital, partnering with Operation of Hope,” recalled Dr. Sidal.

Today, Dr. Sidal is enthusiastic about continuing the legacy of Torrey Pines Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and is steadfast on providing a personalized and relaxed atmosphere with a professional staff that is focused on building trusting relationships with patients. “We believe in compassion and your comfort tops our list of priorities,” shared Dr. Sidal. “We are advocates of healthy quality living, body and soul nourishment for supporting healthier and productive lives, and we believe in patient care where patients are evaluated as a whole and not just focused on parts.” 

AT-A-GLANCE Business: Torrey Pines Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Owner: Tarkan Sidal, D.D.S., M.D. Year of Establishment: 1977 Address: Scripps Medical Building, 12395 El Camino Real, Ste. 304, San Diego, CA 92130 Website: www.TorreyPinesOMS.com Email: info@torreypinesoms.com Phone: 858-793-3393 Business Description: We specialize in advanced surgical methods for the mouth, face, and jaws, and make every effort to exceed your expectations by offering the finest quality of care in a warm, compassionate environment.

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ender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs (TLCAD) has spent 20 years changing lives. The Rancho Bernardo-based nonprofit organization trains and provides service dogs throughout San Diego County and Ione, CA. Three programs form the heart of TLCAD’s mission. At Ease service dogs help service members and veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or mobility limitations. Leash-On-Life service dogs help individuals with autism. “We also place service dogs as facility dogs and courthouse facility dogs that work with populations in need,”

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The third program, Prisoners Overcoming Obstacles & Creating Hope (POOCH), is run through correctional facilities in San Diego and Ione, CA. With support from TLCAD volunteers, inmates care for and train future service dogs.

“Our mission is to transform lives with service dogs, and each dog starts transforming lives as soon as they enter the training program and continue for the rest of their doggie life,” Fara said. “We are also able to rehabilitate incarcerated populations by training incarcerated individuals to utilize positive reinforcement to

train service dogs for those in need.”

TLCAD is open to volunteers and supporters. “We have some volunteers that enter the correctional facilities to assist with training classes,” Fara said. “There is also a need for volunteers that help with office tasks and for event support.” The organization also hosts regular fundraising events, like recent events at Protector Brewery in Miramar and Culture Brewery in Solana Beach.

Learn more about new events, how to volunteer, and how to apply for a service dog at www.tenderlovingcanines.org. 

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FINANCIAL PROFILE

San Diego Made WHEELHOUSE CREDIT UNION OFFERS FINANCIAL EXPERTISE TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

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heelhouse Credit Union has a long history in the San Diego community.

Beginning in 1934 as San Diego Municipal Employees Credit Union, the Credit Union was created by metropolitan workers seeking financial relief during the worst economic period in the nation’s history. “After a few iterations,” Wheelhouse President and CEO Lisa Paul-Hill explained, “over nearly a century (including most recently San Diego Metropolitan Credit Union), our name today – Wheelhouse Credit Union – is unique to a financial institution, and reflects who we are and what we have been to our members for over 85 years.”

“As a member-owned, not-for-profit institution, we make decisions based solely on what is best for members and seek their input along the way,” shared Paul-Hill. Offering high-yield deposit products and low-rate loan products (like water conservation, energy efficiency, and solar loans), Wheelhouse received the 2017 Business of the Year Award for their Solar & Energy Efficiency Programs. Created in 2011 and one of the first solar lenders in California, the Energy Efficiency Program focuses on each homeowner’s energy saving needs. “We are proud of our green efforts resulting in a savings of approximately 105,795,420 kWh of electricity per year, which is the equivalent of saving 1,907,030 trees!” exclaimed Paul-Hill.

Wheelhouse Credit Union is truly “San Diego Made,” comprised of employees and members who live and work in communities throughout San Diego. Wheelhouse also volunteers much time and energy locally. As the official credit union to the San Diego Seals professional lacrosse team, employees actively volunteer side-by-side with Seals players, most recently with Feeding San Diego and Read – Lisa Paul-Hill Across America. In addition, Wheelhouse staff gets involved with Toys for Tots, I Love a Clean San Diego Coastal Cleanup, Make-A-Wish, and San Diego EarthFair Balboa Park, as these events embody Wheelhouse’s commitment to giving back to the community. These team members are what makes the business different from traditional banks – it’s not uncommon to walk into a Wheelhouse branch and see the same familiar face you first met 10 or 20 years ago.

“Our culture, teamwork, and collaboration are drivers of our success,” Paul-Hill affirmed.

New and exciting things are happening at Wheelhouse Credit Union. The downtown branch is undergoing a total renovation, and Wheelhouse recently launched a new website with easy navigation and helpful financial tools. Accounts are accessible 24/7 with nationwide access to over 5,000 shared branches and more than 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs through the CO-OP® Network. Anyone living or working in San Diego County is invited to join Wheelhouse Credit Union. Check out the new high-yield checking, savings, and money market accounts bearing the name Inspired. 

“Our culture, teamwork, and collaboration are drivers of our success.”

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at-a-glance Name of Business: Wheelhouse Credit Union President & CEO: Lisa Paul-Hill Years in Position: 2 Year of Establishment: 1934 Address: P.O. Box 719099, San Diego, CA 92171 Website: WheelhouseCU.com Email: lpaul-hill@wheelhousecu.com Phone: 619-297-4835

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I N O U R O W N B A C K YA R D

FUN FOR EVERYONE Belmont Park Has It All!

by SAMANTHA EDWARDS | photos courtesy of 123rf.com

M

ission Beach’s iconic wooden Giant Dipper Roller Coaster has been a fixture in San Diego for nearly 95 years. While the coaster and some other historic elements of what was originally called the Mission Beach Amusement Center remain today, the modern-day Belmont Park is now equipped with everything your family needs for a full summer day of amusement and fun. Admission to the park itself is free – tickets for rides and attractions are available separately. For more information visit www.belmontpark.com. 

RIDES

ATTRACTIONS

EATS

SHOPPING

NEARBY

In addition to classics like the roller coaster, a carousel, and bumper cars, Belmont Park is home to a number of thrill rides with names like Control Freak, Beach Blaster, Octotron, Tilt-a-Whirl, Vertical Plunge, and more.

Looking for more? Other exciting attractions include laser tag, rock climbing, a sky ropes course, an escape room, mini golf, arcade games, carnival-style games, and the Xanadu 7D Theater, complete with stunning digital effects and motion seats.

If all the fun has you working up an appetite, take a quick snack break with grab-andgo tacos, corn dogs, pretzels, burgers, pizza, ice cream, or Dole Whip.

Or sit down to a heartier meal at one of the park’s three full-service beachfront restaurants.

Check out the local shops for everything from beachy clothes, bathing suits, and sunglasses to beach toys, towels, and souvenirs.

The park abuts the Mission Beach Boardwalk, which offers plenty of entertainment in its own right. You can rent bikes, roller blades, skateboards, surfboards, and anything else you might want for a day in the sun.

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Local Author Talk Think Like a Dog: How Dogs Teach Us to Be Happy in Life and Successful at Work by Scott MacDonald 1:30 p.m.

MAY 16; JUNE 13

Bluegrass Concert May: Prairie Sky June: Sunny Side Strings 6:30 p.m.

MAY 22, 29; JUNE 5, 12

Rady’s Bright Future Workshops for parents and caregivers with education to support their child’s early development milestones, age-appropriate behaviors, and community resources 9:30 a.m.

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Science at Palomar Guest speaker from the Palomar Observatory 6 p.m.

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MAY 30

JUNE 19

Science-ing Chat

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10 a.m.

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History of the Palomar Observatory 1:30 p.m.

LXS Oceanography 10 a.m.

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Toddler Story Time (1-2 yrs.)

No program on May 14 10 a.m.

Baby Story Time (6-18 mos.)

11 a.m.

Adult Yoga

4 p.m.

Scripps Musical Story Time

JUNE 8

WEDNESDAYS

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10 a.m.

RECURRING PROGRAMS MONDAYS

Toddler/Preschool Story Time (Walking-6 yrs.)

Baby Story Time (Infants-Walking) 11 a.m.

Marcela will discuss the history and benefits of the ancient Japanese technique 12:30 – 2 p.m.

10 a.m.

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Gymboree Family Music 1st Thursdays | 10 a.m.

Full STEM Ahead (3-6 yrs.)

Learn about STEM with a story followed by an activity 1st Thursdays | 11 a.m.

Art & Culture Class (3-6 yrs.)

1st and 3rd Thursdays 3:30 p.m.

2nd Tuesdays | 10 a.m.

Chair Yoga 10:45 and 11:45 a.m.

2nd and 4th Thursdays 10 and 10:45 a.m.

InspirArt Studio (Grades K-8) No program on June 14 3:30 p.m.

Learning to Play

by Zone for Babies and Kids 1st and 3rd Fridays 11:20 a.m.

Book Talks and Treats 3rd Fridays | 2 p.m.

SATURDAYS

Matter Minds Fun science experiments for young children; no program on June 15 1st and 3rd Saturdays 11 a.m.

Rady’s Toddler Time Class

157 Stevens Ave., Solana Beach, CA 92075 | 858-755-1404

Beginning Spanish Instruction

English Conversation Café

Toddler Story Time Yoga

6 p.m.

12:30 – 2 p.m.

10 a.m.

Knitting Circle

Youth Bridge Class (Grades 6-8)

Zumba

Bring your own materials 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 9:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAYS

Strengthening Yoga

TUESDAYS

Chair Yoga

Cuentos en Español

5:30 – 7 p.m.

Spanish Book Club 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 6 p.m.

9:30 a.m.

10 – 10:30 a.m.

Bridge Club (Adults)

Tai Chi

Strengthening Yoga

11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

9 a.m.

10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

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11 a.m.

3 p.m.

Citizenship Class

9 a.m.

MAY 18

Reiki Introduction

Do Re Mi and You

With local artist Sandra Dodd 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 3:30 p.m.

3rd Thursdays | 10 a.m.

10 a.m.

SPECIAL EVENTS

3rd Thursdays 11 a.m.

Art Instruction

Toddler Yoga Rattlesnake Class

Rady’s Baby Time Class

FRIDAYS

JUNE 26

solana beach library | The library will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.

No class on June 5 6 p.m.

12 p.m.

JUNE 7

Conversational Spanish Instruction

THURSDAYS

SATURDAYS

Origami Folders 1st Saturdays | 1 p.m.

French Conversation Club 2nd and 4th Saturdays 10 a.m.

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