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CONTENTS MAY/JUNE 2017 VOLUME 4/ISSUE 3

DEPARTMENTS 8 SET IN STONE Full steam ahead 12 COASTAL EXPOSURE Featuring our best coastal images of Oceanside on tap. Photography by Joe Picciolo and Zach Cordner 18 GREEN O • Take the Six-Week Sustainability Challenge 20 HEALTHY O • May is Stroke Awareness Month 22 OCEANSIDE’S FINEST • Emily Ortiz Wichmann 24 HIDDEN GEMS • The Cup 26 ACTIVE O • Oceanside Scuba and Swim Center 30 COMMUNITY • OPD Homeless Outreach Team 50 ARTS • OMA’s “Healing Journeys” 52 HOMEGROWN • Frank Zimmerman 54 LOCAL RETAILER • Gypsy Den Boutique 56 LOCAL BUSINESS • Top Notch Barber Shop RESTAURANT REVIEW 58 COASTAL • Rim Talay Thai Cuisine 60 COASTAL • The Miller’s Table 64 RESTAURANT AND BAR GUIDE The Osider´s guide to all the best bars and eateries in town 69 FAST FORWARD TO YESTERDAY Wisconsin Market in the 70s

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32 TEN THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT OCEANSIDE’S NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE Learn about the history of our local Native Americans 36 CAMP PENDLETON’S BISON Where the military and nature coexist 42 OCEANSIDE’S INTER-TRIBAL POWWOW Celebrating the culture of the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians

Oceanside ANOTHER SATISFIED CUSTOMER SPEAKS: We chose Abbey Carpets for their quality, service and price when we remodeled our beach rental 3 years ago. This year we asked them to work with us on our house, we knew we’d get the same great results again….and we did!!! We love doing business with local businesses. Jim & Praluck Watson Carlsbad

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COMMUNITY • DINING • LODGING • ARTS • EVENTS

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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014

JULY/AUGUST 2014

OCEANSIDE SKATEBOARD HISTORY WITH

J. GRANT BRITTAIN

HOW OCEANSIDE STREET SIGNS GOT THEIR NAMES

GUIDE TO THE OCEANSIDE HARBOR

Oceanside’s finest WITH

THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT THE

TOP GUN HOUSE

DR. KENNETH C. HURST GARY AND ZELL DWELLEY

JOE PELLERIN & ALEXXA MORGAN

THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT

OCEANSIDE’S

THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT THE HARBOR PCH BREAKFAST GUIDE • THAT BOY GOOD • DUSTY’S GUITARS • HILL ST. COUNTRY CLUB

PREMIERE ISSUE: THE FLYING PIG GENENTECH CHEMISTRY SURFBOARDS

10 HILL STREET

The 14th Annual

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL MOST HAUNTED PLACES

THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT

THE OCEANSIDE INDUSTRIAL PARK

OCEANSIDE’S GREAT CRAFT BREW SPOTS PETITE MADELINE • KENNEDY’S • GRANDEUR • COACH CARROLL

2014 HOLIDAY GIFT & LODGING GUIDE

SUNSET MARKET PG. 24 • TERI INC. PG. 35 • LOCAL TAP HOUSE PG. 54

ROYALIE • MASTERS KITCHEN & COCKTAIL • KONA HUT • FORD SIGNS

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MAY/JUNE 2015

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COMMUNITY • DINING • LODGING • ARTS • EVENTS

JASON MRAZ MUSICIAN FARMER

SUPERGIRL PRO POSTER INSIDE

Things You Didn't Know About

MISSION SAN LUIS REY

Things You Didn't Know About

San LuisRey

THE BAND SHELL (Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater)

RIVER TRAIL

THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT

CAMP PENDLETON

Oceanside's

GHOST HUNTING

THE RISE OF GOAT HILL PARK

HIDDEN CITY

DERBY GIRLS

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MISSION AVE. BAR & GRILL • SOLE LAB • SOUTHERN SNOBALLS

JOHNNY MAÑANA’S • THE PRIVATEER • ROB KEITH PORTFOLIO

BROOKLYN BOYZ PIZZA• EARTH CULTURE • BOOM BOOM BRAZIL • MARIETA'S 1

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CREAM OF THE CROP • VINTAGE SANCTUARY • PCH SPORTS BAR & GRILL 1

FILM AND ART LEGEND

MICHAEL C. GROSS

CAPTAIN'S GROUNDS • O'SIDE TURKEY TROT • PANCA PERUVIAN CUISINE 1

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OCEANSIDE CEMETERIES BUENA VISTA LAGOON

AUDUBON SOCIETY & NATURE CENTER

BEACH SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS BANANA DANG COFFEE • FRATELLI'S • OCEANSIDE OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB

DOMINIC'S AT THE HARBOR • OCEANSIDE WHALE WATCHING • CHERYL'S CARAMELS

ANIMAL KINGDOM • MADSTRANGE • WU LAN RAMEN TAP HOUSE • OHANA CUPCAKES

URGE GASTROPUB • GUAJOME REGIONAL PARK • ENJOY HAIR CARE • PURA VIDA SPA

HAUNTED OCEANSIDE: HILL STREET CAFÉ • CYCLOPS FARMS • BARREL REPUBLIC

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MAY/JUNE 2017 MARCH/APRIL 2017

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016

RICK LEGENDARY DORE

CUSTOM CAR CREATOR

CHARLIE

Oceanside Harbor's

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LOCAL BREWERY GUIDE • STAR THEATRE • 10 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT OCEANSIDE HIGH

Camp Pendleton HARNEY SUSHI • MAYOR JIM WOOD • OCEANSIDE ACE HARDWARE • PRIMO MARKET

TOP GUN HOUSE REDUX • VICTOR VILLASEÑOR • LIVING TEA BREWERY • HELLO BETTY FISH HOUSE

There’s nothing more gratifying than taking a raw idea from its infancy and building it into a reality. Looking back now, all of our little hiccups, challenges, wins, and losses have all been worth every ounce of the salt we’ve put into The Osider magazine. We’re three years invested in what we believed in (from the beginning) to be something our city needed. There’s no looking back—only forward, and at full steam ahead. We’re so thankful that you,

our readers, continue to support our humble magazine. Thank you to everyone who’s written, taken photos, and submitted story ideas. Especially, our advertisers—without you there is no Osider magazine. The truth is, we’re very blessed to live in Oceanside and make a living showcasing everything our great city has on offer. The best part is that we’re just scratching the surface of all the great stories to share. As this city continues to

Where The Buffalo Still Roam GYPSY DEN • THE CUP • MILLER'S TABLE • RIM TALAY • TOP NOTCH BARBER SHOP

grow and change, we plan on growing right along side it, highlighting what’s new and embracing our past. We’re very proud to call Oceanside home, and we know you are, too. Thank you, Oceanside.

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MAY/JUNE 2017 VOLUME 4/ISSUE 3 PUBLISHER Jamey Stone/Publisher/Co-Founder stone@theosider.com EDITORIAL Zach Cordner/Creative Director/Co-Founder zach@theosider.com Dwayne Carter/Design Director dwayne@theosider.com Aaron Schmidt/Editorial Director aaron@theosider.com ADVERTISING Nolan Woodrell/Advertising Director nolan@theosider.com Kathleen Larson/Ad Sales bepollinated@gmail.com Allen Malone/Ad Sales allen.m@cox.net ADMINISTRATION Alicia Stone DISTRIBUTION Nate Doody CONTRIBUTORS Jacinto Alvarez, Manny Antelo, Renordo Bowen, Christopher Donez, Kristi Hawthorne, Eric Klier, Joe Picciolo, JT Rhoades, Elizabeth Schwartze, Alicia Stone SPECIAL THANKS Louie Hayward/Co-founder, Mayor Jim Wood, Tim Wrisley, Amber Lussier, John Beran, Alondra Figueroa, The Carter Family, Hans Molenkamp, Danyel Potts, The Woodrell Family, The Becker Family, Ron Goodin, Bailey Stone, Braden Stone, Judy Camp, The Hoffer family, Steve and Linda Josepho, Jean Josepho, MAJ Investors, Evelyn Cordner, Jack Amarillas, Oceanside Historical Society, Bottom Line Management, Oceanside Museum of Art, and all of our advertisers

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On the Cover: Often elusive, the Camp Pendleton bison were found on page 32. Photographed by Zach Cordner THEOSIDER.COM

Located in the Oceanside Harbor

COASTAL EXPOSURES A hummingbird perched in front of Mission San Luis Rey. Photography by Zach Cordner

COASTAL EXPOSURES Looking towards the coast from the Oceanside Adventures whale watching boat. Photography by Zach Cordner

COASTAL EXPOSURES Twilight at Tyson Street. Photography by Joe Picciolo

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TAKE THE SIX-WEEK SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGE WORDS: CITY OF OCEANSIDE GREEN TEAM

The Wrench & Rodent's Chef Davin Waite demonstrates how he minimizes food waste at a recent Love Your Planet Workshop.

Can you and your family ramp up your sustainability in just six weeks? We know you can! Dig a little deeper into how your everyday choices and actions effect our environment. Recently, the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Green Oceanside Team, in partnership with Agri Service Inc., took a group of fourteen families on the journey toward a more sustainable home and lifestyle during the Love Your Planet Workshop Series. These families learned how reducing waste and pollution, recycling, conserving natural resources like water and energy, and composting protect our environment and how these measures are all connected. Take the challenge and follow this roadmap to a more sustainable family, home, and community!

Composting is easy and fun!

Week 1: Recycle right! Learn what goes where by using the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Right tool on the City’s Zero Waste page at greenoceanside.org. The majority of the items you use everyday are recyclable! Recycling not only saves precious natural resources it also saves water and energy needed to produce items from raw materials. Also remember to close the loop and buy products made with recycled content. Week 2: Reduce the amount of waste you produce. Say “no” to disposables. Opt for reusable containers, silverware, straws, water bottles, and bags to reduce your overall waste generation! Try shopping in bulk and choosing items with less (or recyclable) packaging! Before grocery shopping, take an inventory of the food you already have. Then plan your meals, taking into consideration when you will not eat at home during the week. Taking these steps before you shop will help you reduce wasted food from overbuying. Remember, wasted food equals wasted resources! Week 3: Conserve water and energy! Take advantage of the City of Oceanside’s new WaterSmart Program and stay informed about your household water usage to efficiently manage your consumption. Switch out those old light bulbs for energy-efficient LED bulbs that will use less energy, and last longer. Turn the lights off, unplug unused electronics, install surge protectors, and use energy-efficient appliances to reduce energy consumption. These measures will benefit both the environment and your wallet!

Week 4: Experience the benefits of composting! It’s nature’s way of recycling, as everything is a resource that can be repurposed into something new. Composting is an easy way to convert kitchen and yard waste into a nutrientrich soil amendment and water-retaining mulch for your home garden. Composting can be practiced almost anywhere—in your backyard, at work, school, or even in an apartment. All you need to get started is a little bit of space and the basic ingredients! With many different styles of composting, there's one right for you. Please visit greenoceanside.org to learn more. Week 5: How big is your footprint? In other words, exactly how impactful are the choices you and your family make on the environment? Both the Cool Climate Network from the University of Berkley and the US Environmental Protection Agency websites have easy to use household carbon footprint calculators that also provide resources and information on how to make yours smaller. Find out how your family measures up and set a goal to improve gradually over time. Week 6: Prevent pollution and protect our waterways! Never put anything but rain down the storm drain, switch to non-toxic cleaners, wash your car on an absorbent surface such as a yard or natural landscape, and dispose of household hazardous waste properly.

To see how pollutants affect our waterways, flora, and fauna—check out the Where You Live virtual watershed model at greenoceanside.org

Making small changes will have a big impact! Challenge yourself and join us on the road to a more sustainable future!

For more information on the other Green Oceanside events and programs, please visit greenoceanside.org

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Join Neurologist Dr. Jack Shim, M.D. at the Tri-City Wellness Center for a free stroke prevention lecture on May 23rd at 10am.

MAY IS AMERICAN STROKE AWARENESS MONTH PHOTO: ZACH CORDNER

Anyone can be a hero merely by recognizing the F.A.S.T. warning signs of stroke so you’re ready to take action! Learn as much as you can about signs, symptoms, and the science of what happens in your brain during a stroke. F.A.S.T. is an acronym used as a mnemonic (a device used to assist in remembering something) to help detect and enhance responsiveness to stroke victim needs. The F.A.S.T. acronym stands for “Facial” drooping, “Arm” weakness, “Speech” difficulties, and “Time” to call emergency services.

FACIAL DROOPING: A section of the face, usually only on one side, that is drooping and hard to move. This can be recognized by a crooked smile. ARM WEAKNESS: The inability to raise one’s arm fully. SPEECH DIFFICULTIES: An inability or difficulty to understand or produce speech. TIME: If any of the symptoms above are showing, time is of the essence—call the emergency services or go to the hospital.

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Here are some crucial facts you should know about stroke: STROKES CAN BE PREVENTED. The major risk factors for stroke include high blood pressure, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, and smoking. In addition, being overweight, and sleep apnea are other common treatable factors. STROKES ARE TREATABLE. Most strokes represent a blocked blood vessel in the brain. With rapid treatment in the hospital (within the first few hours), effective interventions are available. A stroke is a “brain attack,” and every minute of untreated strokes can cause the death of 2 million brain cells.

F.A.S.T. FACTS • • • • •

Nearly 80% of all strokes are preventable. Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke. Nearly 2 Million brain cells die each minute a stroke goes untreated. Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability in the U.S. When minutes matter, TCMC assesses Emergency Room patients immediately through our accelerated “Pit Stop” program.

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EMILY ORTIZ WICHMANN WORDS: ELIZABETH SCHWARTZE PHOTO: ZACH CORDNER

Emily Ortiz Wichmann describes the mosaic of citizens that comprise Oceanside’s Finest as a special collection of the best Oceanside offers— dedicated citizens doing their part to make our fine city its best. Emily is honored to be part of that mosaic, as a hard-working board member on Oceanside’s Unified School District Board of Education. After 22 years serving as an elected board member, her passion and dedication to the education of Oceanside’s children has not faltered. Her constituents continue to entrust her with making decisions that will positively affect their children’s education and future. Born at the Fontana Kaiser Steel Mill Hospital, Emily grew up in Rialto, California, but spent summers in Oceanside. Her family has lived here for five generations. She met her husband, John, when she needed help parking her 1937 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Business Coupe. He got in, helped her, and they have been together for over 40 years—they still have the car, too! The Wichmann’s settled in Oceanside in the 1980s and raised two daughters that attended Oceanside schools. Emily and John love eating at Teri Cafe, or grabbing sandwiches at Frazier Farms, and having lunch at the beach. Being a non-educator on the school board, Emily spends countless hours in the classrooms,

and researching policies. She takes her job of implementing California State of Education policies very seriously. She has policy binders tabbed, marked, and highlighted so that she can easily reference the exact policy that needs to be addressed. The hardest challenge is working with educational trends and adapting the trends to Oceanside’s student populations. Programs that work in one school district, may not be a good fit for Oceanside students. The educational trends that are most exciting to her

and fashion design. She explained, “We need to do a better job at the schools for careerplanning.” This includes implementing the Oceanside Promise that is meant for all students, including young adults in the community by offering GED programs, and on-the-job-training. The student-focused working relationship the school board has with administration and staff gives Emily great joy and a sense of accomplishment. The school board works well together and truly cares about student success.

“Her constituents continue to entrust her with making decisions that will positively affect their children’s education and future” include project-based and technology-focused educational programs. Emily is a big advocate for “back to basics” education. She believes vocational training in the school system is a great way to tap into the creativity of students that may not be as drawn toward traditional educational programs. The schools do a good job with their college-bound kids, but Emily works toward implementing curriculum that addresses the needs of the entire student population by offering shop classes, home economics, culinary arts,

She loves the support and encouragement she receives from the entire community, particularly the grassroots community programs, such as Save Our Streets (SOS). One of her favorite projects is the Mission Mariachi Program implemented by previous superintendent, Larry Perondi. It was embraced by Principal Glenda Cuevas at Mission Elementary, and is now found at Jefferson Middle School. As a long-time resident, Emily’s genuine devotion to our students makes her a valuable piece of the mosaic of citizens that comprise Oceanside’s Finest!

Emily with her '37 Chevy at this year's South O Car Show.

HIDDEN GEMS

Friendly locals and some of the finest beer in town.

THE CUP COFFEE WORDS: ERIC KLIER PHOTOS: JT RHOADES

Breakfast Sammy

There are a few things you can count on in the early mornings in Oceanside, the waves crashing on the shore, the boats leaving the harbor, and the lights turning on at The Cup. Located next to the railroad tracks on Wisconsin Street, The Cup feels more like a family reunion than a coffee shop. The Cup has only been open for a few years now, but it seems like it’s been here forever. The Cup offers great sandwiches on a variety of breads and they have some of the tastiest coffee in town. The breakfast sandwich and avocado tacos are absolutely out of this world! Brothers Calen and Taylor Rae grew up in Oceanside and have been taking advantage of THEOSIDER.COM

the wide variety of fresh produce, and also the wide variety of craft beers in North County. That’s right—not only do they have great food and coffee, but they also rotate craft beer on draft. There are usually a group of friendly locals enjoying some of the finest beers in town after a hard day’s work. This place is definitely a neighborhood hangout, and for good reason—it’s just steps away from the beach. It’s pretty easy to see why so many people call The Cup home. “It’s not about us, it’s about the people and the community,” said Calen. They have art on the walls from local artists and an amazing mural by local artist B.B. Bastidas on the side of the 24

building, who is an old friend and a regular customer. Family and friends are what The Cup is all about and it seems we’re all invited. Whether you’re grabbing a cup of coffee on the way to the beach, or a cold beer after an afternoon surf—there’s something for everyone at The Cup. This is much more than your local coffeehouse—it’s a staple of Oceanside and will be here for many years to come. So come on down and see what the buzz is about!

The Cup Coffee 206 Wisconsin Avenue (760) 722-3225

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Master Scuba Diver Trainer, Jesse Macchio (center) will teach you the basics of scuba diving.

OCEANSIDE SCUBA AND SWIM CENTER WORDS: AARON SCHMIDT PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER You’ve probably driven past it numerous times—that little yellow submarine next to the Mission Avenue exit on the I-5 freeway. It’s the signage for the Oceanside Scuba and Swim Center. Over the years, it’s definitely become a landmark in this city. After a major rehab of the previous owner’s original dive shop, new owner Ray Simon officially opened the Oceanside Scuba and Swim Center for business in 2011. Simon is a retired Marine who got into recreational diving when he was 23 years old. “I’m originally from Ohio, but Camp Pendleton was one of my military assignments. I kind of liked the place—it’s next to the ocean,” said Ray. “I moved to Oceanside in 1991 and have been here ever since.” He also owns The Scuba Center located on Camp Pendleton, which he opened for business in 1993. Ray is a seasoned professional diver and has been diving most of his adult life. “I got certified in 1973, and I just continued doing it as a sport. In 1988, I became a PADI professional dive master and went on to become an instructor and course director, ” stated Ray. The word “PADI” stands for “Professional Association of Diving Instructors and is the world’s largest scuba diving training organization. “It’s the largest agency in the world for recreational scuba diving,” he added. Simon is one of only a dozen PADI Course Directors in the entire state of California. The Oceanside Scuba and Swim Center is a full service dive shop that caters to all levels of divers—from beginners to experts—and it’s also a five-star PADI Instructor Development Center. “We provide lessons, supply rentals, do repairs, THEOSIDER.COM

book dive travel, and we also provide instructor training. We focus on the swimming instruction in the summertime,” said Ray. They offer a two-hour PADI Discover Scuba Diving class where you’ll learn the basics of scuba diving in a confined water environment—their pool that’s located at the shop. The minimum age required for a Discover Scuba Diving course is ten years old. When it comes to outfitting a diver with all the basic equipment he or she needs to get started, the Oceanside Scuba and Swim Center has you covered: “Every diver starts out with what we call the ‘Snorkel Package.’ That includes the mask, snorkel, and fins. It’s something you’re going to need every time you go skin diving or scuba diving. It makes more sense to have your own package,” said Ray. “From there, we rent gear. The most important gear is what I like to call the ‘life support’ gear—which is the scuba regulator. It’s what you breathe from underwater as it’s attached to your scuba tank. Our main sellers are personal accessories and Aqua Lung is our primary brand. They’re located in Vista and they’ve been very supportive of us. We work closely with them and the Wounded Warriors program. We also carry Atomic masks and snorkels and a host of other local brands. We support local brands whenever we can.” When asked about the future for Oceanside Scuba and Swim Center, Ray had this to say: “Our main focus going forward is to provide the best customer service we can. We want to keep people active in diving as we do a lot of local dive travel. We also do a dive social with guest speakers that meets monthly and that’s been a 26

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huge hit. Last month, the founders of the newly created WAVES (Wounded American Veterans Experience Scuba) Project, spoke at our dive social. The WAVES Project (wavesproject.org) was established to help our wounded veterans experience the freedom and challenge of scuba diving. Our store was made an affiliate dive store for the program.” And what about the submarine out front? “People always remember the sub. When customers aren’t sure where we’re located, I just tell them to look for the yellow submarine,” smiled Ray.

Oceanside Scuba and Swim Center 225 Brooks Street (760) 722-7826 oceansidescubaswim.com

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Be sure to check out this year's Beach Soccer Championships on May 19th-21st.

MAY 2017 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Comedy Night @ The Privateer 7:30-8:30pm

WEDNESDAY

Golf, Grub, And Mug @ Emerald Isle Golf Course 6pm Music At The Museum @ OMA 7-9pm

Scholastic Surf Series Middle School State Champs @ Oceanside Harbor

Comedy Night @ The Privateer 7:30-8:30pm

MOTHER’S DAY

Mother’s Day Cruise @ Oceanside Adventures 10am-12pm

Beach Soccer Championships @ Oceanside Harbor Beach

Free Morning Yoga Class @ SpringHill Suites 11-11:45am Manchester City FC Americas Cup @ El Corazon Park

South O Walkabout @ South O Shopping District 5-8pm Classic Car Night @ The Privateer Marketplace & Wine Bar

Free Family Art Day: Gismos And Gadgets @ OMA 12- 5pm

Comedy Night @ The Privateer 7:30-8:30pm

Hotrod Cruise Night @ Mission Avenue Bar & Grill 5-9pm Golf, Grub, And Mug @ Emerald Isle Golf Course 6pm

MEMORIAL DAY Manchester City FC Americas Cup @ El Corazon Park

Comedy Night @ The Privateer 7:30-8:30pm

Golf, Grub, And Mug @ Emerald Isle Golf Course 6pm

Golf, Grub, And Mug @ Emerald Isle Golf Course 6pm Creative Kids @ OMA 10-11:30am

THURSDAY

Farmer's Market 9am-1pm Sunset Market 5-9pm

FRIDAY

First Friday: Oceanside Art Walk 5-9pm Picnic by William Inge @ The Brooks Theatre 7:30-9:30pm

Picnic by William Inge @ The Brooks Theatre 7:30-9:30pm

Farmer's Market 9am-1pm Sunset Market 5-9pm

Scholastic Surf Series Middle School State Champs @ Oceanside Harbor Festival of Colors @ Oceanside Pier Amphitheater 11-3pm

Downtown Oceanside History Walk @ Civic Center Plaza 9-11am Heritage Park Day Fundraiser 12-4pm

Live Music: Wish And The Well @ The Pour House 9pm

SATURDAY

Beach Soccer Championships @ Oceanside Harbor Beach

Armed Forces Day @ Oceanside Pier Amphitheater 11am4pm O’side Feast @ Mraz Family Farms 3-7pm

Live Music: Corey Leal @ Midnight Jack Brewing Company 6-9pm

Manchester City FC Americas Cup @ El Corazon Park Trains for Kids @ Heritage Park 10am3pm

COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR ZACH CORDNER/SURFREPS.ORG

MARCH/APRIL 2017

JUNE 2017 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Farmer's Market 9am-1pm Sunset Market 5-9pm

21st Annual InterTribal Powwow @ San Luis Rey Misson 9am-11pm

FATHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY

Comedy Night @ The Privateer 7:30-8:30pm

Surfing America Championships @ North Jetty 8am-5pm Race Across America @ Junior Seau Beach Community Center 12-3pm

Michelle Montjoy: River @ OMA

Comedy Night @ The Privateer 7:30-8:30pm

Golf, Grub, And Mug @ Emerald Isle Golf Course 6pm

Farmer's Market 9am-1pm

Surfing America Championships @ North Jetty 8am-5pm

Sunset Market 5-9pm

Farmer's Market 9am-1pm

South O Walkabout @ South O Shopping District 5-8pm

Surfing America Championships @ North Jetty 8am-5pm

Golf, Grub, And Mug @ Emerald Isle Golf Course 6pm

First Friday: Oceanside Art Walk 5-9pm

Sunset Market 5-9pm

FLAG DAY

FRIDAY

Write On Oceanside: Writers Fair @ Pier View Way 5-9pm

Surfing America Championships @ North Jetty 8am-5pm

Comedy Night @ The Privateer 7:30-8:30pm

Golf, Grub, And Mug @ Emerald Isle Golf Course 6pm

Farmer's Market 9am-1pm Sunset Market 5-9pm

Beach Clean Up @ Oceanside Pier 9-11am Oceanside Harbor Wine Cruises @ Oceanside Adventures 5-6:30pm

Downtown Oceanside History Walk @ Civic Center Plaza 9-11am

Surfing America Championships @ North Jetty 8am-5pm Race Across America @ Junior Seau Beach Community Center 12-3pm

Riptide 3D Lacrosse @ El Corazon Park 8am-4pm Summer Shorts: Play Performances @ The Brooks Theatre 7-9pm

Sunset Market 5-9pm

Riptide 3D Lacrosse @ El Corazon Park 8am-4pm

21st Annual InterTribal Powwow @ San Luis Rey Misson 9am-11pm

Farmer's Market 9am-1pm

SATURDAY

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Officers Josh Ferry and Lonny Harper.

Oceanside Police Officers Lonny Harper and Josh Ferry walk a different beat than fellow officers—they make up the city Homeless Outreach Team, or the “H.O.T. team” for short. Their job is to help people end the cycle of homelessness by connecting them to local services. The H.O.T. team was formed two years ago. Within that time, officers have built partnerships with dozens of regional service agencies, which provide assistance for issues that range from mental health, addiction, and unemployment. There is no “regular” day on the job for H.O.T. team officers. Some days, officers are working with one or two homeless individuals extensively to ensure they reach appointments and services. Other days, officers are meeting with service providers, leading community training, or responding to citizens’ complaints. On average, officers usually contact around 100 homeless people a month. H.O.T. team efforts have produced many positive results: More than 50 people have moved off city streets and into housing; another 50-plus people have found temporary shelter; over 40 veterans have connected with Veteran Affairs services; and about 36 people have begun employment training programs. Efforts have also helped twenty people enroll in rehabilitation programs, hundreds receive basic THEOSIDER.COM

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“On average, officers usually contact around 100 homeless people a month”

needs, and 30-plus people obtain their muchneeded birth certificates, Social Security cards, and identification cards, allowing them to pursue next steps towards self-sufficiency. “Officers Ferry and Harper work tirelessly day in and day out and are changing the lives of the less fortunate one person at a time,” said Police Lt. Aaron Doyle. The police detail involves a lot of problem

solving. Each homeless person has a unique set of obstacles to overcome. Officers Harper and Ferry relish challenges the job brings, and the reward of improving the lives of the city’s most vulnerable population. In helping the homeless, officers face limited services; barriers to connecting people to programs; and homeless individuals many needs. Service demands are greater than regional resources can meet, which 31

puts people on waiting lists for assistance. Small barriers can stop the most needy from receiving services. Lack of transportation, not making an appointment, or failing to have identification can prevent a person from obtaining needed help. There are also individuals’ personal challenges that hold them back—such as mental illness, addiction, and lack of support. These issues make it difficult for them to navigate the complicated welfare system to receive assistance, and be successful once they’re housed. The H.O.T. team works to build bridges and make it easier for homeless individuals to get back on track. Recent milestones include establishing an office on North Nevada Street, and establishing an in-office partnership with County Health and Human Services. The city/county partnership ensures a county worker keeps regular weekly hours by at the HOT team office to help individuals sign up for critical Medical and CalFresh nutrition services. Going forward, the H.O.T. team will continue to form partnerships in the region, and lower barriers for city homeless to become self-sufficient, productive members of society once again. THEOSIDER.COM

THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT OCEANSIDE’S NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE

WORDS: KRISTI HAWTHORNE PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE OCEANSIDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The original inhabitants of this area who occupied Oceanside, the San Luis Rey Valley and beyond were the “ataaxam” people. With the establishment of Mission San Luis Rey in 1798, the indigenous people were renamed “Luiseños” by the Franciscan priests. While their way of life undeniably changed forever, there have been generations after generation who seek to preserve and celebrate their language, their Native American ancestry, and their rightful place in history and today’s society.

The "Belles of San Luis Rey" with the Frazee Sisters (pictured in the background) in 1895.

One of the first Luiseños to document their plight was Pablo Tac, who was born at the Mission San Luis Rey in 1822. As a young boy, Father Antonio Peyrí took Pablo to Rome, where he was enrolled in college to study subjects that included humanities and philosophy. At about age thirteen, he authored a vivid description of his early life entitled, Indian Life and Customs at Mission San Luis Rey: A Record of California Mission Life by Pablo Tac, An Indian Neophyte.

Oceanside Fiesta, 1889.

Julio Cesar, an Indian born at the Mission in 1824, also wrote about his experiences in a memoir: Recollections of My Youth at San Luis Rey Mission, The Memories of a Full-Blooded Indian, of Affairs and Events Witnessed at One of California’s Most Famous Cathedrals of the Sun. Julio wrote: “When I was a boy, the treatment given to the Indians at the mission was not at all good. They did not pay us anything, but merely gave us our food, a breechclout and blanket the last renewed every year, besides flogging for any fault, however slight. We were at the mercy of the administrator, who ordered us to be flogged whenever and however he took a notion.”

Although he was not a Luiseño, a notable Native American, Jean Baptiste Charbonneau, served as alcalde (or mayor) of Mission San Luis Rey in 1847. He was the son of Sacagawea, a famous Shoshone Indian who was the interpreter for explorers Lewis and Clark. He and his mother appear on the United States bronze one-dollar coin.

As Oceanside became a city in the 1880s, the Mission San Luis Rey was in ruins. Day excursions to the Mission were common and visitors walked through the fallen columns and marveled at the decaying church building, which was once the “King of the Missions.” The trip was not complete without a visit to the old Indian women who lived on the grounds of the Mission. They each claimed to be over 100 years old, and told stories about packing the adobe bricks and carrying the heavy loads on their backs. Although there were originally four of these women, only three were identified: Rosaria, Tomasa, and Vaselia. They were referred to as the “Belles of San Luis Rey,” an unflattering term, and were considered beggars. Visitors would often bring the women clothing or food, and while they became something of a spectacle, they were in fact “living history,” and it’s truly a shame that no one thought to record their memories. Tomasa was the oldest of the women, and said to have been nearly 130 years old. When she died in 1889, her death was noted in the newspaper. Tomasa Huisch was buried at the San Luis Rey Mission and her descendants can still be linked to her, which include Josephine Silvas, Maria Salgado, and Mary Lou Beltran.

While the Luiseño women’s ages may seem exaggerated, there seems to be some truth in their veracity. In 1915, Francisco Calac died at the age of 106 while on the Rincon Reservation.

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This 1904 Oceanside Fiesta medal was found by a metal detector.

Before his death, he was the oldest living person in San Diego County and was numbered among those Native Americans who help to build the Mission San Luis Rey.

Large fiestas lasting several days were held each year at the San Luis Rey Mission, or Pala, beginning in the 1850s. Originally meant to celebrate the anniversary of King Louis of France, fiestas were popular events that brought spectators and participants from all over the region. Even as late as 1898, it was reported that as many as “900 Indians” participated. The local newspapers described the activities of the fiesta in the 1880s, which included horse races, 34

sack races, and other competitions. Indians built “brush houses, a 300-yard race track laid out, eating and drinking houses were established, and the old court yard fixed up for the bull and bear fight.” In the evening, Indian dances were the entertainment and included a “fire dance,” “bride’s dance,” and the game of “peon.”

Several years after the fiestas were discontinued, the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians hosted what would become an annual inter-tribal Powwow at the Mission San Luis Rey. It has become a beautiful celebration and widely renowned reclamation of the Indian heritage now its 21st year.

Left: Henry Rodriguez at Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery rededication in 1987.

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Below: Rosaria, Tomasa, and Vaselia claimed to have helped to build Mission SLR as young girls, photo circa 1895.

Louise Munoa Foussat in 1993.

Henry Rodriguez, an elder of the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians led a movement to save the Luisenos native language. In 1998 it was estimated that only about 15 people spoke Luiseño fluently. Rodriguez recalled being punished as a child for speaking Luiseño at the Rincon Day School in Valley Center. “Through no fault of our own we’ve lost much of our language because we were never allowed to speak our native language,” Rodriguez lamented.

One of Oceanside’s most prominent Luiseño citizen and advocate was Louise Munoa Foussat. Born August 25, 1908, just about a block away from the Mission San Luis Rey, she was

the daughter of Theresa Giddens and Gracino Munoa. Although of mixed heritage, Louise was most proud of her Luiseño ancestry and was ever a champion for her Native American heritage, as well as her hometown. In 2001, Louise and several Luiseño tribal members were present when the new Topomai Bridge aboard Camp Pendleton was dedicated to the Luiseño Indians. At the time, Foussat questioned why there were not more such public acknowledgements of the Luiseño people in her beloved City of Oceanside. In 2005, her request was fulfilled when a city park bearing the name “Luiseño” was finally dedicated. Louise candidly remarked, that it “took a long time” for the long 35

overdue recognition. She died later that year at the age of 97. In 2007, an Oceanside elementary school was named in her honor. When asked why she was so fond of Oceanside, Louise responded: “Well, after all, I was born here. I know that my ancestors were from here and that is really the reason. I’m Spanish, English, and Indian, but I think ‘Indian.’ You feel something, there’s something in me. I belong here.”

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Today, the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians is about 500 members strong, and while their numbers may be relatively few, they’re very aware of their place in history as they actively seek to educate and share their heritage. Captain Mel Vernon shared these profound words: “We are the descendants of the original people who lived here for thousands of years before contact and still call this beautiful place home. Our way of life and style of government has changed with the times along with the challenge of preservation of cultural sites in an ever-expanding building economy.” For more information about Oceanside’s history, please visit oceansidehistoricalsociety.org. THEOSIDER.COM

Camp Pendleton’s Where the Military and Nature Coexist WORDS: ELIZABETH SCHWARTZE PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

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On an early Sunday morning, decades ago, I was first introduced to the notorious wild herd of bison living on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. My dad and I were driving one of Camp Pendleton’s winding roads when we were brought to a complete stop by a giant bison standing smack-dab in the middle of the road. We stopped. The giant animal looked at our diminutive Toyota Tercel, and went back to doing his thing—uninterested in our presence. We waited. After some time, he moved along, but the image in my mind’s eye of the looming massive bison has never faded. Decades later, with my military benefits long lost, this new opportunity to search for bison is a childhood adventure revisited. Conservation Law Enforcement Officer (Game Warden) Mike Tucker recently escorted our “bison hunt.” We drove approximately ten miles towards Case Springs, climbing to an elevation of 2,600 feet. While we drove, we kept a close eye on the landscape—searching for any signs of large animal movement. We heard marines training in the hills—the sound of artillery boomed overhead. When we got to a rough part of the road that discouraged even our 4-wheel drive trucks, we got out and walked. After driving and hiking for a few hours, we saw signs of bison—we knew they’d recently passed through the area. The wild herd of bison hold an almost mythical presence on Camp Pendleton. There are rumors both on and off base of their existence, but rest assured, they’re there. Often referred to as “buffalo,” bison is the proper species name. Game Warden Tucker has worked on base since 2005 and oversees the herd with a “hands off” approach. Base biologists only intervene if there’s reason to investigate. On an annual basis, there’s a count via helicopter, and this past fall, the staff counted about 80 bison. Bison once roamed the American plains freely, but THEOSIDER.COM

“Happy cows come from California, and happy bison come from Camp Pendleton”

Game Warden Mike Tucker on the hunt for the herd. 39

due to overhunting, herds were decimated from 60 million down to 800 by the 19th century. Thanks to conservation efforts, bison were taken off the endangered list in the 1970s. The San Diego Zoo aided in the conservation efforts and needed a home for their prosperous bison herd. Fourteen Plains Bison were introduced to Camp Pendleton between 1973 and 1978 from the Zoo. Records show the herd originated from the Wichita Bison Range. The San Diego Zoo press release stated, “It was because Camp Pendleton’s long standing conservation program has provided ample experience with protection of endangered species and wildlife management that this site was selected to receive the four bison.” (Four bison were the initial number released.) The introduced herd flourished, and the first bison calf was born on Camp Pendleton on August 15, 1975. The present herd is comprised of a dominant bull, cows, and calves. There are a few “bachelor herds” made up of males that are too immature to overthrow the dominant bull. Calves weigh about 40 pounds at birth and can walk immediately. An adult bison cow weighs about 1,000-pounds, and an adult bull weighs about 1,500 to 2,000-pounds. There are no natural predators for the THEOSIDER.COM

healthy adult bison on base, and babies are well protected from predatory coyotes or mountain lions. Since they’re herbivores, the bison are constantly roaming for the best grass to graze. Adapting to their environment during the recent drought, the large herd broke up into smaller grazing herds due to limited food sources. Fortunately, due to recent heavy rainfall the bison are enjoying a bounty of replenished grasslands. Celebrating its 75th Anniversary, Camp Pendleton is more than just the largest West Coast military base—it’s an almost pristine piece of California coastline and native habitat. The base comprises 200 square miles of mostly undeveloped coastal rangeland including native oak woodland, scrubland, dunes, wetlands and grasslands. The bison herd roams approximately 100 square miles. There are common migratory areas the bison frequent, but they can be elusive with much of Camp Pendleton being inaccessible and rugged. Since the land is largely undeveloped, it’s home to many native wild animals and plants, including sixteen known endangered and threatened species. The Pacific Pocket Mouse was once thought extinct, but was found on base in 1994. Camp Pendleton makes it a point to assist, however possible, in conservation efforts. It’s this ideal locale that has allowed the bison to grow and thrive. According to Game Warden Tucker, when Texas A&M researchers studied the bison, they said, “These are the largest bison we’ve ever seen!” The herd is healthy and genetically diverse. The herd doesn’t suffer from respiratory

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“Celebrating its 75th Anniversary, Camp Pendleton is more than just the largest West Coast military base—it’s an almost pristine piece of California coastline and native habitat”

problems that have plagued bison in places such as Yellowstone. According to Tucker, “Happy cows come from California, and happy bison come from Camp Pendleton,” because the bison don’t suffer harsh winters and food is prevalent. There’s an old bison cow that lives alone affectionately nicknamed, “Betty.” According to Tucker, Betty wouldn’t survive a harsh winter at her age, but since conditions on Camp Pendleton are ideal, she’s since retired to the golf course range. With the military actively training throughout the year, it’d seem that the wild bison would clash, especially near the impact area. Camp Pendleton is proactive in training the marines through a Range Safety Officer course on how to avoid conflict, and not harm wildlife. If the bison herd is nearby, there’s a cease-fire, or they alter training. The bison don’t feel threatened by humans, so they graze slowly and move along. The military personnel stay at a good distance and give the bison space—nature and the military coexisting. If there’s one message Game Warden Tucker would like to pass along, it’s how well the base takes care of its natural resources. “As a local, I’m proud of Camp Pendleton,” said Tucker. Thanks to Camp Pendleton’s conservation efforts, 80 monumental beasts of the Wild West are thriving—contentedly grazing right next door to Oceanside! 41

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POWWOW CELEBRATING THE CULTURE OF THE SAN LUIS REY BAND OF MISSION INDIANS WORDS: ELIZABETH SCHWARTZE

PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

Actor and Marine Veteran Saginaw Grant (center) in 2014.

The San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians welcomes the community to attend and celebrate the traditions of Oceanside’s first inhabitants on the beautiful grounds of the San Luis Rey Mission, in the heart of Oceanside. The local tribe is proud to share their cultural gathering at the 21st Annual Inter-Tribal Powwow on Saturday, June 10th from 9am to 11pm, and Sunday, June 11th from 9am to 6pm. The event will host Arts & Crafts booths, food booths, and Native American dancers and drums. Both the event and parking is free. The San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians has a rich history in Oceanside. The “ataaxam” people occupied the San Luis Rey River Valley and were given the name “San Luiseño” when the Spaniards built Mission San Luis Rey in 1798. Once nonnative settlers arrived, many Luiseño died from diseases, relocation, forced labor, and loss of their way of life. In the 1870s, the American government didn’t offer a reservation to the San Luis Rey Band because they occupied valuable coastal and farming land. By 1924, when Native Americans were granted citizenship, many San Luis Rey Band members had relocated throughout the United States. The San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians kept their identity as community members that now live on ancestral lands. The San Luis Rey Band currently has about 500 members and THEOSIDER.COM

is part of a Tribal Coalition that comprises six other Luiseño and Cupeño tribes that work together to preserve their history and heritage. The inter-tribal powwow is a great way to share their culture. In planning for the Inter-tribal Powwow, the tribal elders place importance on authenticity. They want everything the public experiences at their powwow to be authentic and not commercialized, including having vendors selling only Native American items. Historically, powwows were not held by Native Americans on the west coast, but as in any culture, the assimilation of culture changes to meet the needs of its people. The name “powwow” attracts an outside audience even though the event is 44

“IN PLANNING FOR THE INTER-TRIBAL POWWOW, THE TRIBAL ELDERS PLACE IMPORTANCE ON AUTHENTICITY”

Indian Frybread, a Powwow favorite!

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considered a gathering of tribes. The Indian Frybread is the event’s most successful fundraiser, and it’s also a tribe member bonding experience as it’s organized and run by the tribe. For many visitors and participants, it’s become a tradition. After mass on the Sunday of the powwow, the congregants walk out the church door and into the frybread line. Indian Frybread is a traditional staple food that’s made of simple ingredients, but combined to create a yummy treat. One of the most exciting and beautiful traditions at the powwow is the dancing, sometimes passed on for generations and performed by all family members. Dancers come from across the nation to share their tribe and family stories through dance. Their regalia is adorned with bright color and symbolism. The inter-tribal dances are majestic, with both men and women participating. The women dance Fancy Shaw, Northern traditional, Southern Cloth, and Jingle Dance. The men dance Northern Traditional, Southern Straight, Grass Dance, and Fancy Dance. The commemorative Gourd Dance happens at the beginning of the

powwow when the Native American Veterans dance with the Southern Drum in the middle of the arena. On the Saturday night of the powwow, the San Luis Rey Band host a dinner for all the participants. The dinner has become a reunion and one the tribe looks forward to hosting each year, while feeding approximately 400 people. The dinner offered gives the powwow a family feel—where everyone gets together to share in the spirit of his or her culture. Traditionally, Native American elders pass on their heritage to younger generations as the only way their culture can survive. The San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians Inter-Tribal Powwow is different things to different people. For the 500 registered tribe members, it’s a communityfriendly gathering to share their local culture. For dancers, it’s an intimate, low-key competition that celebrates spiritual messages through dance. For visitors, it’s a beautiful way to learn more about the Native American people that lived symbiotically on the local land, sharing their spirit of community while acknowledging their culture.

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“Scarred for Life: Mono-prints of Human Scars chronicles the trauma and courage of people who’ve lived through accidents and health crises.”

HEALING JOURNEYS CONTRIBUTING TO THE HEALTH OF A COMMUNITY WORDS: MARIA MINGALONE

The Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) was built on the premise that the arts can transform people’s lives and the place they live. OMA continues to express that premise in the exhibitions and programs it produces. OMA is excited to open a series of exhibitions where new paths are being pioneered in sculpture, photography, and installation art that celebrate the creativity of veterans as artists, as well as work by artists who interpret the veteran experience. Healing Journeys: Veterans & Artists Unite breaks new ground for OMA, long-focused on supporting and representing the community it serves. Three artists—Ted Meyer, Steve Dilley, and Trinh Mai—will demonstrate how they have chosen the creative arts to open a dialogue within the community that focuses on healing and THEOSIDER.COM

humanity through the practice of making art. Healing Journeys speaks to the experience of different wars—military, medical, and the internal wars that linger long after the battlefield. This project’s aim is to offer individuals the power of art at all stages of life, regardless of background or experience. It’s a means to find inspiration, tap into one’s imagination, and yes, to find hope and healing, too! OMA is proud to provide a platform where veterans, artists, and members of our community can come together to make a positive impact on each other’s lives. About the artists: Ted Meyer is a nationally recognized artist, curator, and an advocate who helps patients, students, and medical professionals see the 50

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A few pieces on display at the Scarred for Life and Meaning in Bronze: The Vet Art Project.

positive in the worst life can offer. Ted’s sixteenyear project Scarred for Life: Mono-prints of Human Scars chronicles the trauma and courage of people who’ve lived through accidents and health crises. Steve Dilley, MFA, is the director of The Veterans’ Art Project (VetArt), whose mission is to provide free bronze casting to veterans, their families, and veteran advocates. In developing the exhibition, Meaning in Bronze, Dilley discovered that the detailed technique of working with bronze is especially good for veterans. “You don’t have to talk to anyone and tell them how you’re feeling. The work shows us how you feel. The process is a way to find something within,” shared Dilley. In addition to being strong pieces of art, the sculptures are a tool for public outreach and education that reaches far beyond the studio. Artist Trinh Mai’s family fled a fallen Saigon in 1975. Born in the United States, and on a continual search into her Vietnamese roots, Mai

sees the Vietnamese experience as a shared human experience, dealing with both loss and triumph. A Time to Heal is a socially engaged fine arts project created in partnership with Mira Costa College. Veterans worked with Mai and legendary photographer J. Grant Brittain to create work that culminates in an exhibition of mixed-media portraits describing veteran’s personal “war wounds.” Most people take part in the creative process, either as a maker, an admirer—or both. Visitors will gain greater appreciation for the veteran experience as expressed through veterans’ artwork and the collaborating artists’ interpretations. OMA is making valuable connections to ever-expanding audiences; Healing Journeys is another example of how the arts are valuable in contributing to the health of a community. A reception for the opening of Scarred for Life and Meaning in Bronze: The Vet Art Project will be held on Saturday, June 3, 5:00–6:00pm. 51

An additional Reception, including Trinh Mai’s A Time to Heal will be held on Friday, August 4, from 5-7pm. OMA reached out to veterans’ groups and community resources as partners to support veterans and their families beyond the exhibition itself.

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Home grown FRANK ZIMMERMAN WORDS: ELIZABETH SCHWARTZE PHOTO: ZACH CORDNER

Putting Oceanside on the map has been one of Frank Zimmerman’s goals since he was a teen. His life has been filled with adventure, but it’s our community that continuously provides fulfillment. Frank is synonymous with Oceanside soccer and is proud to be called “coach” by generations of Oceanside soccer players. He’s the Varsity Men’s Coach at Oceanside High School, the Director of Coaching for Oceanside Breakers, and Men’s Soccer Coach at Mira Costa College. Frank has deep roots that are homegrown on the soccer fields of Oceanside. Frank credits the military with setting his roots here. The U.S. Navy brought the Zimmerman family to Camp Pendleton. After the Navy, his father got a job at Wags Liquor in South Oceanside. While in high school, Frank worked with his father at Mike’s Liquor, walking to work after school. Because of his experience working at the liquor store, Frank witnessed the realities of life here and wanted to change the “gritty” perception. Music was his first attempt to put Oceanside on the map. Frank tapped into his love of music and Oceanside’s unique style as rap was emerging on the music scene. He made a record and signed to a label in high school. Shortly after high school, he was invited to make a demo with his group, Ace Fly and Deuce Fresh. While making the demo, he spent eight hours with Andre, otherwise known as Dr. Dre. He’s also a popular DJ. He began his musical career as DJ Frankee Z in eighth grade THEOSIDER.COM

and later made a name with Frank Z. He went into production making beats for rappers and was signed by Warner Chapel Music at the age of 21. Frank spent about seven years as a rap producer, but decided to walk away and provide stability for his family when his son turned four. After leaving the music industry, his alma mater, Oceanside High School (OHS), gave Frank the opportunity to provide for his family as

“Frank is synonymous with Oceanside soccer and is proud to be called ‘coach’ by generations of Oceanside soccer players”

Frank and family after receiving the Oceanside Breakers Lifetime Achievement Award. 52

a coach and a teacher. He’s since been working full-time in the Audio Visual Communication Department for 21 years, and coaching soccer for 22 years. Frank also invests in students by leading OHS’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Teaching soccer to the broader community, Frank has been the Director of Coaching for Oceanside Breakers for 21 seasons. Under his leadership, the Breakers grew from five to 37 teams, and 87 recreational teams. Scoring a trifecta by working at all three soccer institutions he played at, Frank acquired his most recent role of Head Coach at Mira Costa College six years ago. He loves working at his collegiate alma mater and coaching some of his former students at the college level. The final homegrown soccer event that Frank co-founded is the Beach Soccer Championships, which kicks off at Oceanside Harbor every May. National and international teams descend upon Oceanside to share a love for soccer—on the beach. Along with his wife, Blanca, he has raised his three children, Frankie, Nika, and Gabi in Oceanside. The Surf Bowl, roller derby, Tuesday night movies, LTH, Wrench and Rodent, and OHS sporting events are just a few on his long list of favorites. Looking back, Frank realized that his opportunity to put Oceanside on the map came from within his own community. The young men and women he’s coached for decades have gone into the world and made Oceanside (and Frank) proud!

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GYPSY DEN BOUTIQUE

(L to R): Cheyenne and Sierra Tanner

WORDS: ALONDRA FIGUEROA PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER For ladies looking for a “high end-yet-casual” boutique located here in Oceanside—your search is over! As you walk into the lovely and whimsically styled Gypsy Den boutique, you just know you’re in for something different. I had the pleasure of getting the low down on the Gypsy Den from owner, Angie Churchill, and her lovely daughters Sierra and Cheyenne Tanner. Undoubtedly, Gypsy Den provides a unique shopping environment where the girls customize your experience. They can help style an outfit, or let you browse at your leisure. Do you have children? No problem, they created a little kid’s area that has toys. There’s even a cute teepee for them to play in, so you can relax and look around. These ladies pride themselves in getting to know their clientele and their needs. So next time you’re in the mood for something beautiful, be sure to drop by the Gypsy Den! Why open a clothing store in South “O?” [Angie]: I’ve been in fashion my whole life through modeling or working in boutiques. My grandmother owned a boutique, and that helped me decide on a fashion store because she was my idol. She had the biggest heart in the world, was so beautiful, fashionable, and loving all of my life! I settled in South “O” because this place became available across the street from my cousin, Britten, who owns Don’s Country Kitchen, so we really are a family-run corner! We feel like we’ve been a part of this area for a long time and lived in Oceanside for many years. THEOSIDER.COM

You mentioned the family connection with Don’s—Gypsy Den is also family run … My family has been amazing! My husband, Jay Churchill, completely renovated the shop. It was a huge task that he worked tirelessly on for four months. My oldest daughter, Tara Burrell, lives in Arizona with her husband and two children. She handles all my social media pro bono. My 22-year-old, Cheyenne Tanner, is very helpful with the business administration as she handles inventory and finds upcoming brands. She also set up the entire online store and acts as web master. My youngest, Sierra Tanner, is the merchandising manager. She focuses on the visual display of the merchandise and creating a relaxed, bohemian feel with an inviting ambiance. I‘m in charge of overseeing everything, decorating the store, and buying and selling all merchandise. I also act as hostess for the boutique’s private shopping parties and much more. What top brands are featured at the store? Free People, Rahi Cali, Z&l Europe, Mamie Ruth, Band of a Gypsy, and Hippie Beach Bum resort line. Electric West is a San Diego femalerun company. Retro soul is another local family business—I carry the retro T-shirt line. Dazed Dames focuses on beautiful home decor such dream catchers and hanging wall art. What separates Gypsy Den from other boutiques? We have a very eclectic style. I spend all of my time researching to find independent designers. 54

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I like to highlight female focused brands that are unusual, such as Grace of Thunder’s handmade wallets. Supporting other women and young entrepreneurs like myself is important because it keeps my heart and soul young.

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TOP NOTCH BARBER SHOP WORDS: ALICIA STONE PHOTOS: CHRISTOPHER DONEZ Telling the stories of our homegrown entrepreneurs are my favorite pieces to write. The Osiders who were raised here, stayed here, and decided there was no place they’d rather raise their families than here. Because for us, here IS home! That’s exactly the story behind Top Notch Barber Shop’s inception, vision, and it’s enduring success. Seven years ago, owners Nacho and Angie Camarena took on the project of starting their business when they had two small children and failure was not an option. Although they said it was the hardest thing they’ve ever done, and quite the learning experience—the blood, sweat, and tears have turned into a staple in our community in the truest form of the term “family business.” Both born and raised in Oceanside, the married couple met when they were both enrolled at South “O” Elementary school, which is where their kids now attend. “That’s what I love about Oceanside, it’s not just a city but a community, and an experience that has full circle moments and memories with the same friendly faces that we grew up with waiting around every corner.” Opening a barbershop was not something Nacho imagined himself doing when fatherhood came knocking on his door. “It may sound funny to say barbering saved my life, but I was on a dark path and had to grow up and choose a life direction for my family. A friend’s father said something that has stuck with me to this day, ‘You’ve got to find a trade, and barbering THEOSIDER.COM

is a good and honest profession. Everyone will always need a haircut.” Top Notch’s yelp reviews attest to his loyal and satisfied customers who are so impressed by the service they receive, they’ve pledged their sole allegiance to Nacho and his staff. The shop is clean, offers a military discount, as well as all the services one would expect from a genuine barbershop—including straight razor service. “I’m proud we have become a cornerstone in the community,” said Nacho. “We are a real barbershop with no gimmicks, just a friendly atmosphere where people can bring their kids, and hopefully someday those kids pass on the tradition. I want a space clients get a great cut, have some great conversation, and reputable customer service.” He also added, “Hopefully, it’s a place where young men can receive some sound advice to apply to their own lives.” Nacho’s grandparents immigrated to Oceanside from Mexico in the 1960s and started a catering service that’d grow into a fleet of 80 trucks. His parents opened the La Casita Video Store in the 80s. “I come from a long line of entrepreneurs, so I believe we really have to go with the changing times in our city. Tourism is a part of our world now, and we can either fight it or be a part of it—I choose the latter. I think it’s great for our economy. Embrace the change and learn how to prosper from it. Oceanside is our home, and it’s growing—so lets grow with it!” 56

Owner, Nacho Camarena

Top Notch Barber Shop 3126 San Luis Rey Road (760) 722-BUZZ topnotchbarbershop.wixsite.com

DINING: COASTAL

RIM TALAY THAI CUISINE WORDS: ADAM SULLIVAN PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

Owners, Ponie and Sam Hyman Mango and Sticky Rice

Mixed Seafood Island Curry Dairy-free "Nice Cream"

Fresh Roll

Pad Thai with Shrimp

In 2011, the U.S. economy was still attempting to turn itself around. Downtown Oceanside was trying, as well. The alley behind PCH, in between Mission and Pier View, had seen better days. It was a popular spot for drug deals, defecation, and darkness. When most people drove by the corner of Mission and PCH, they hit the gas. When Sam and Chef Ponie Hyman drove by, however—they parked. They made some calls, and then they made some more. They got a bank loan on December 31, 2010. Seven weeks later, Rim Talay opened for business. New restaurants live and die by the product, and Ponie brought the goods. They built a small, but devoted fan base—this, too, was crucial for THEOSIDER.COM

the business. The restaurant business is a tough racket, but Rim Talay was doing well. For what they didn’t know at the time was Mission was about to undergo a transformation. Mission went from a two-way street to one, adding back-in parking spots. But ask Sam Hyman, and he’ll tell you about a ten-month stretch that started out scary and bleak. “I asked our regulars to help support us,” Sam remembered, “and the response was overwhelming. We never lost a day of business, though. Our ‘once-a-week’ customers started coming twice a week. Our ‘once-a-month’ customers doubled up, too.” This outpouring of local love helped Rim Talay weather the storm, 58

and Sam and Ponie haven’t forgotten. “Our first priority is our locals,” says Sam. “The tourists are the icing on the cake, but the locals are the cake itself.” Since then, Rim Talay has enjoyed a prosperity that they’ve earned through talent and hard work. Even the sketchy alley has turned into an artist’s walk! As names go, “Rim Talay” is both memorable, and fitting. It translates from Thai to mean “by the ocean,” which is an apt description for the restaurant itself. “I tell customers, if you can say the name, you’re already speaking Thai,” said Sam. In the seven years since opening the doors, Rim Talay has earned a reputation for quality with both casual Thai food customers, and devotees. Popular dishes for the first group include Pad Thai, and Chicken Satay. “Thai food on training wheels,” mused Sam. “It’s great for picky kids, though. I ask them: ‘You ever put peanut butter on chicken?’” Those with a refined Thai palate won’t be disappointed, either. In fact, they seek out Rim Talay for everything from the fresh rolls to the eggplant stir-fry. As a chef, Ponie has a rare combination of both raw talent and creativity, and is always experimenting with flavors, but what she’s famous for is her curry. Here’s a protip: Get it spicy. You can always cool down after with Sam’s homemade “Nice Cream,” a nondairy (vegan!) dessert that he makes in a variety of elegant flavors.

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DINING: COASTAL Green and Yellow Squash Sandwich

THE MILLER’S TABLE WORDS: ALICIA STONE PHOTOS: CHRISTOPHER DONEZ

Walking into The Miller’s Table, one of Oceanside’s new unique eateries, you may feel the familiarity of an invitation to a friend’s home for a relaxed get-together or an impromptu happy hour. That excited, content feeling of knowing a few hours of fun, friendship, and camaraderie await you. And that’s exactly what owner Staci Miller was hoping for when she opened her doors in October of last year. From the moment you see the large “shared” table, you truly feel as though you walked into Staci’s home, and she makes you feel just as welcome as an old friend would. Staci’s vast experience has covered just about every occupation in the restaurant/catering world. She’s been a dishwasher, busser, waiter, bartender, manager, and chef. Her wine and culinary accomplishments alone are almost too many to list! She’s been a wine director; Cicerone certified Beer Server; member of the Guild of Sommeliers; and has trained with WSET, UCLA. Staci attended the Culinary Institute of America in the Wine Immersion Program and NAPA Valley College Viticulture program. She also ran the events (tasting) program for Hospitality and Hedonism, and has also been a private chef. “All of that has been an amazing journey,” said Staci. “In college, I focused on Culinary Anthropology, knowing that in food we can learn so much about other cultures. It is an important facet of self-identity.” Certainly for her, that meant a lot of time, work, and energy, but what THEOSIDER.COM

Oven Roasted Asparagus

that means for her customers is that you can check your worries at the door because she knows what she’s doing! You can sit back, relax, and let her take over making the decisions. In the mood to nibble on something small? How about her perfectly prepared Oven Roasted Asparagus or her Spring Panazaella Salad? She’s got you covered on a wine or beer pairing. On the hungrier side or want to share with a friend? Try her Green and Yellow Squash sandwich with basil pesto, arugula, and roasted peppers, or her amazing El Salvadorian Turkey sandwich with spicy cortido (slaw), jalapeno mayonnaise, and fried green tomatoes. Everything on the menu is fresh and locally sourced, with the daily specials changing accordingly. Whatever you choose, you can be sure she or her staff will have many options of beverages to try. And if you love it, why not buy a bottle for home? Staci is hoping to flip the service paradigm a bit by contributing to our hospitality community. “I use young culinary talent to bring food to our guests, that way they’re able to inform them about what they have prepared, get feedback, and learn what the customer wants for future visits.” With the large shared table, the introductions and the conversations flow easily and fluently. And if you’re looking for a more intimate meal, there are private tables as well as outdoor seating. “Our table arrangement does not 60

exhibit five-star white table cloth service, but rather is akin to good friends sharing good food.” Local Oceanside Business owner Danielle Fowler can attest to that fact: “The Miller’s Table has become my go-to spot for fresh, delicious, and healthy vegetarian options and every time I walk in I feel like I’m walking into a welcoming home. And I know I’ll leave satisfied and maybe even with a few new friends.” What feeling could be better than that?

Owner Staci Miller (second from left) and her talented team.

The Miller’s Table 514 S. Coast Hwy, Unit A (442) 615-7200 themillerstable.com

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BAR AND RESTAURANT GUIDE BAKERIES 101 BAGELS & SUBS 323 North Coast Highway (760) 421-6555 CHOW’S DONUTS 1906 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 757-1355 ELENA’S CAFE FRENCH CREPES 511 Pier View Way (240) 644-3205 HILL STREET DONUT HOUSE 1926 South Coast Highway (760) 439-7741 LA PERLA TAPATIA 1910 Mission Avenue (760) 721-8486 LE RENDEZ-VOUS FRENCH BAKERY 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 414-9109 LEROY’S SWEET POTATO SHACK 3800 Oceanic Drive (760) 722-2690 MISSION DONUT HOUSE 1502 Mission Avenue (760) 757-2979 MR. DONUTS 1950 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 967-6508 OHANA CUPCAKES 2455 Vista Way (760) 757-4262 PETITE MADELINE BAKERY 223 North Coast Highway (760) 231-7300 RED RIBBON BAKE SHOP 47 Douglas Drive (760) 754-8460 SAM’S DONUT SHOP 3504 College Boulevard Suite A (760) 945-0416

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SK’S DONUTS 1129 South Coast Highway (760) 722-0455

FELIX’S BBQ WITH SOUL 3613 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 439-7072

DINO'S 400 Mission Avenue (760) 433-9900

SAN LUIS REY BAKERY & RESTAURANT 490 North El Camino Real (760) 433-7242

GUAHAN GRILL 4259 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 806-4826

MARY’S FAMILY RESTAURANT 307 North Coast Highway (760) 722-3052

PRIMO FOODS 606 Morse Street (760) 439-8711

START FRESH CAFÉ 1034 South Coast Highway (760) 439-7940

THAT BOY GOOD 207 N Coast Highway (760) 433-4227

STRATFORD AT THE HARBOR 280 South Harbor Drive (760) 453-2073

BREAKFAST DINERS AND CAFÉS

SWAMI’S CAFÉ 202 North Coast Highway (760) 966-1203

BAR AND GRILLS CABO BAR & GRILL 212 North Tremont Street (760) 637-2450 DANNY P’S CORK & TAP 560 Greenbrier Drive (760) 967-0128 THE DRAFT RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 631-4700 IRINA’S BAR & GRILL 3375 Mission Avenue (760) 433-5086

101 CAFÉ 631 South Coast Highway (760) 722-5220 BEACHBREAK CAFÉ (PG.6) 1802 South Coast Highway (760) 439-6355

JUNKYARD GRILL & SPORTS BAR 3613 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 231-6600

BREAKFAST CLUB DINER (PG.61) 228 North Coast Highway (760) 722-3124 bcdc-oceanside.com

MISSION AVENUE BAR & GRILL 711 Mission Avenue (760) 637–2222

THE BROKEN YOLK CAFE 2434 Vista Way (760) 967-9655

OSIDE SPORTSBAR & GRILL 113 South Coast Highway (760) 722-5968

BUCCANEER CAFÉ 1508 South Pacific Street (760) 966-1804

BREWERIES/TAP ROOMS BAGBY BEER COMPANY 601 South Coast Highway (760) 270-9075 BARREL REPUBLIC 215 North Coast Highway (760) 435-0042 BELCHING BEAVER BREWERY 1334 Rocky Point Drive (760) 599-5832 BREAKWATER BREWING (PG.49) 101 North Coast Highway (760) 433-6064 breakwaterbrewery.com

FIRE WATER SALOON COME ON OVER BOUTIQUE & CAFE 406 Pier View Way (760) 722-2216 2405 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 687-6193 LEGACY BREWING CO. 363 Airport Road DON’S COUNTRY KITCHEN RED ROOSTER (760) 705-3221 1938 South Coast Highway 1985 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 722-7337 (760) 754-8383 MASON ALE WORKS 2002 South Coast Highway ELENA'S CAFE FRENCH CREPES ROOKIE’S SPORTS GRILL (PG.48) 511 Pier View Way (760) 429-7424 2216 South El Camino Real (240) 644-3205 (760) 757-1123 MIDNIGHT JACK BREWING iloverookies.com 3801 Oceanic Drive Suite 101 GRANDMA’S RESTAURANT (760) 637-9670 539 Vista Bella TONY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL (760) 757-8777 274 South Harbor Drive OCEANSIDE ALE WORKS (760) 433-8466 1800 Ord Way HARBOR HOUSE CAFÉ (760) 721-4253 714 North Coast Highway TREMONT STREET BAR & GRILL (760) 722-2254 311 North Tremont Street OCEANSIDE BREWING COMPANY (760) 435-9555 312-314 Via Del Norte HILL STREET CAFÉ (760) 453-7900 524 South Coast Highway BBQ (760) 966-0985 POUR HOUSE ENZO’S BBQ 1903 South Coast Highway JENNIE’S CAFÉ (PG.63) 4111 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 730-5944 1001 South Coast Highway (760) 643-9602 (760) 433-2060 STONE COMPANY STORE jenniescafe.net 310 North Tremont Street (760) 529-0002 64 PCH SPORTS BAR & GRILL (PG.57) 1835 South Coast Highway (760) 721-3955 pchsportsbarandgrill.com

SURFSIDE TAP ROOM 507 North Coast Highway (760) 730-5449

QUIK WOK 2184 Vista Way (760) 439-2228

RAIN OR SHINE COFFEE CO. 1602 South Coast Highway (442) 500-9570

RED & WHITE MARKET 510 Vista Way (760) 433-5516

TAP THAT 3207 Roymar Road Suite E (760) 433-4827

ROYAL BUFFET 3766 Mission Avenue (760) 721-1889

SAN DIEGO COFFEE TEA & SPICE 1722 South Coast Highway (760) 439-8001

SUBMARINA 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 945-7840

BURGERS

THE MANDARIN 1058 Mission Avenue (760) 439-0288

SUCCULENT CAFE 322 North Cleveland Street (760) 717-9612

SUNSHINE DELI 224 North Coast Highway (760)231-5481

COFFEE/TEA

TAPIOCA EXPRESS 2611 Vista Way (760) 722-8279

Z-MARKET 3200 Mission Avenue (760) 967-2184

REVOLUTION ROASTERS 1836 South Coast Hwy (760) 529-9736

GASTROPUB

ANGELO’S BURGERS 621 North Coast Highway (760) 757-5161 ANGELO’S BURGERS 1050 South Coast Highway (760) 757-4064 ANGELO’S BURGERS 2035 South Coast Highway (760) 757-4064 THE HABIT BURGER STORE 1906 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 757-1355 PAUL’S PLACE 3671 Mission Avenue (760) 721-0124

BANANA DANG (PG.59) 115 South Coast Highway (760) 846-0162 bananadang.com BLACK ROCK COFFEE BAR 1918 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 722-7133

BUBBLE TEA 318 Pier View Way (760) 967-0088 CAPTAIN’S GROUNDS COFFEE 1832 South Coast Highway

RUBY’S DINER 1 Oceanside Pier (760) 433-7829

THE CUP 206 Wisconsin Avenue (760) 231-9817

SMASHBURGER 3460 Marron Road (760) 729-1686

HIT THE SPOT COFFEE 624 South Coast Highway (760) 433-3004

TY’S BURGER HOUSE 515 Mission Street (760) 757-5890

JB JUICE & COFFEE 4635 Frazee Road (760) 529-0807

CHINESE

JITTERS COFFEE PUB 510 North Coast Highway (760) 967-7886

CHIN’S SZECHWAN CUISINE 4140 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 631-4808 CHINA STAR SUPER BUFFET 1401 Mission Avenue (760) 435-9001 CHU’S QUIK WOK 815 College Boulevard (760) 726-7771

DELI/SANDWICHES

BROWN CUP 401 North Coast Highway (760) 231-7968

PIT STOP DINER 3825 Mission Avenue (760) 901-4299

PICK UP STIX 125 Old Grove Road (760) 967-4081

NAUTICAL BEAN COFFEE CO. 240 Harbor Drive South (760) 722-4851 PIER VIEW COFFEE COMPANY 300 Pier View Way (760) 966-1150

608 (PG.53) 608 Mission Avenue (760) 291-1040 608oceanside.com

BEACH HUT DELI 280 Mission Ave (760) 529-9767

FLYING PIG PUB & KITCHEN 626 South Tremont Street (760) 453-2940

THE CHEESESTEAK GRILL (PG.10) 1771 South Oceanside Boulevard (760) 529-0077 thecheesesteakgrill.com

LOCAL TAP HOUSE (PG.7) 308 South Coast Hwy (760) 547-1469 localtaphouse.com

CREAM OF THE CROP (PG.59) 2009 South Coast Highway (760) 433-2757 creamofthecropnatural.com

MASTERS KITCHEN AND COCKTAIL 208 South Coast Highway (760) 231-6278

FIREHOUSE SUBS 2619-B1 Vista Way (760) 721-4321

URGE GASTROPUB & WHISKEY BANK (PG.48) 2002 South Coast Highway (760) 429-7424 urgegastropub.com

HARBOR PELICAN 1380 North Pacific Street (760) 722-5853

GERMAN IRINA’S BAR & GRILL 3375 Mission Avenue (760) 433-5086 HAWAIIAN

I LOVE BAGELS CAFE (PG.59) 3910 Vista Way (760) 945-3838

THE LOOSE LEAF (PG.63) 408 Mission Avenue (760) 231-8338 looseleafblends.com

GREAT WOK OF CHINA 4635 Frazee Road (760) 439-8939

101 BAGELS & SUBS 323 North Coast Highway (760) 421-6555

GANDOLFO’S NEW YORK DELICATESSEN 3617 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 435-0006

KONA HUT 1940 South Freeman Street (760) 757-7873

MAUI WOWI HAWAIIAN COFFEES & SMOOTHIES 409 Mission Avenue (760) 721-2090

101 PROOF 2002 South Coast Highway

I LOVE BAGELS CAFE (PG.59) 4101 Avenida Del Oro (760) 216-6611 JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS 4111 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 295-3339

L&L HAWAIIAN BARBECUE 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 726-0888 MAUI HAWAIIAN BBQ 2455 Vista Way (760) 722-8383 OHANA HAWAIIAN BBQ 459 College Boulevard (760) 630-6800

PORT OF SUBS 510 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 439-3354 65

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BAR AND RESTAURANT GUIDE ICE CREAM/ FROZEN YOGURT BASKIN ROBBINS 4201 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 631-1286 BASKIN ROBBINS 1112 South Coast Highway (760) 722-0654 COLDSTONE CREAMERY 4635 Frazee Road (760) 433-8658 COLDSTONE CREAMERY 514 Mission Avenue (760) 722-0880 FROYO LOVE 3480 Marron Road (760) 434-0701 FRUGOS YOGURT 3509 Cannon Road (760) 732-1000 J.R.’S HAWAIIAN SHAVED ICE 1943 South Coast Highway (760) 809-8304 GELATO ETC. 224 North Coast Highway (858) 761-4479 GUAVA LAVA FROZEN DESSERTS 3910 Vista Way (760) 842-7573 MENCHIE'S FROZEN YOGURT 2525C Vista Way (760) 730-5728 NANA AND POP’S SWEET SHOP 280 Harbor Drive (760 722-1723 OCEAN RAINBOW 3784 Mission Avenue (760) 435-0750

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RED CUP FROZEN YOGURT 301 Mission Avenue (760) 637-2189

SANTINO’S PIZZA 401 Mission Avenue (760) 967-6300

RED CUP FROZEN YOGURT 4259 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 842-8738

SHAKEY’S PIZZA PARLOR 4141 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 940-4243

RICOS ANTOJITOS 3753 Mission Avenue (760) 231-7793

TONY PEPPERONI PIZZERIA 805 College Boulevard (760) 726-6400

ITALIAN/PIZZA

TWO BROTHERS FROM ITALY 4760 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 758-3638

BIG BOB’S BEST PIZZA 3617 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 231-5050

UPPER CRUST PIZZA 4196 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 630-9330

BROOKLYN BOYZ PIZZA 2183 Vista Way (760) 757-4992

VENETOS 608 North Coast Highway (760) 722-1228

CARMINE’S 119 South Coast Highway (760) 966-6888

ZIGZAG PIZZA 333 North Myers Street (760) 433-1555

CUSIMANO’S PIZZERIA 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 414-1200

JAMAICAN ONE LOVE ISLAND CUISINE 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 685-4618

DOMINIC’S AT THE HARBOR RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA 268 Harbor Drive South (760) 754-1881

RISING SUN SUSHI 272 South Harbor Drive SUNSHINE JAPANESE FOOD 224 North Coast Highway (760) 231-5481 SUSHI N JOY 2530 Vista Way (760) 721-1888 SUMO HUT SUSHI BAR & GRILL 509 Mission Avenue (760) 453-7475 SUSHI4REEL 4750 Oceanside Boulevard Suite A-20 (760) 659-6784 TERI CAFÉ 2216 South El Camino Real (760) 722-8399 TERI CAFÉ II 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 945-8888 UMI JAPANESE GRILL & CAFÉ 401 Mission Avenue (760) 439-3566 WARAII SUSHI 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 630-3770

JAPANESE/SUSHI FRATELLI’S 3915 Mission Avenue (760) 696-9007

CAFÉ DE THAI & SUSHI 4196 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 945-5533

KILLER PIZZA FROM MARS 3772 Mission Avenue (760) 722-6060

GO GO JAPAN SUSHI 4121 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 630-1288

KNOCKOUT PIZZA (PG.53) 401 Mission Avenue (760) 722-8888 kopizza.com

HARNEY SUSHI (PG.49) 301 Mission Avenue (760) 967-1820 harneysushi.com

LA CASA PIZZA 209 North Tremont Street (760) 722-1949

HON SUSHI 1733 South Coast Highway (760) 529-0255

THE PRIVATEER COAL FIRE PIZZA 1706 Pacific Coast Highway (760) 453-2500

KAMPAI SUSHI 1906 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 757-1484

ROMA’S PIZZA & GRILL 617 North Redondo Drive (760) 757-2003

KYOTO GIFT & FOOD 559 Greenbrier Drive (760) 757-5456

ROSINA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 3613 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 721-5000

LOVE BOAT SUSHI 125 Old Grove Road (760) 721-3737

ROUND TABLE PIZZA 3440 Marron Road (760) 434-5977

POKI POKI 3480 Marron Road (760) 295-9086

WICKED POKE 2401 Vista Way (760) 529-0774 THE WHET NOODLE 1815 South Coast Hwy (760) 453-2738 WRENCH & RODENT SEABASSTROPUB 1815 South Coast Highway (760) 271-0531 WU LAN RAMEN TAP HOUSE 4645 Frazee Road Suite F (760) 453-7526 YUKIYA SUSHI 2415 Vista Way (760) 439-3283 MEDITERRANEAN

MAAN’S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 4259 Oceanside Boulevard Ste.107 (760) 726-2249 MEXICAN ANITA’S RESTAURANT 309 South Coast Highway (760) 722-6323

ANITA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT & CANTINA 2250 South El Camino Real (760) 757-7745 CAFÉ ROSARITA 1816 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 722-6224 CARLITO’S CHICKEN 158 Roymar Road (760) 433-3427 CEJA’S MEXICAN DINER & GRILL 4259 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 945-2199

LA PERLA TAPATIA 1910 Mission Avenue (760) 721-8486 LOS TACOS 2183 Vista Way (760) 757-8226 MARIETA’S 485 Vandegrift Boulevard (760) 967-1769 MARISCOS ENSENADA 1405 South El Camino Real (760) 967-6024

MI ASADOR MEXICAN COLIMA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 4750 Oceanside Boulevard 404 Pier View Way (760) 806-6684 (760) 439-4045 COMPADRES CHICKEN 4225 B Oceanside Boulevard (760) 806-6867

MIRAMAR FISH TACOS & BEER 41 Douglas Drive (760) 721-2147

DAVINA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT PEDRO’S TACOS 3320 Mission Avenue 656 Benet Road (760) 722-8017 (760) 722-7221 DE KOTIJA’S TACO SHOP POLLOS MARIA 3504 College Boulevard 125 Old Grove Road (760) 758-0399 (760) 435-9071 DIEGO’S MEXICAN FOOD ROBERTO’S TACO SHOP #13 1030 South Coast Highway 518 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 721-1985 (760) 757-2377 EL CHAPÍN ROBERTO’S TACO SHOP 3753 Mission Avenue 2983 Via Las Rosas (760) 842-7683 (760) 433-5004 EL MUNDO DE MARISCOS SAN LUIS REY BAKERY 3110 San Luis Rey Road & RESTAURANT (760) 754-8922 490 North El Camino Real (760) 433-7242 FIESTA MEXICANA 3784 Mission Avenue TONY’S FRESH MEXICAN FOOD (760) 757-9872 2983 Via Las Rosas (760) 433-5004 GOURMET TAMALES 3616 Ocean Ranch Boulevard VALERIE’S TACO SHOP (760) 439-3343 3617 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 712-1296 JOHNNY MANANA’S 308 Mission Avenue VERAS TAMALE EXPRESS (760) 721-9999 3753 Mission Avenue Suite 115 (760) 213-4972 KING BURRITO 3490 Marron Road PERUVIAN (760) 720-9747 LA FUENTE DE MARISCOS 2936 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 529-0150 LA PERLA TAPATIA 625 North Redondo Drive (760) 722-2877

PANCA PERUVIAN CUISINE & ROTISSERIE 1902 South Coast Highway (760) 722-3396

SEAFOOD 333 PACIFIC 333 North Pacific Street (760) 433-3333 HARBOR FISH & CHIPS 276 Harbor Drive South (760) 722-4977 HELLO BETTY FISH HOUSE 211 Mission Avenue (760) 722-1008 JOE’S CRAB SHACK 314 Harbor Drive (760) 722-1345

SABAI SABAI THAI KITCHEN 1906 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 529-5597 SAVORY THAI 3829 Plaza Drive (760) 806-9606 THAI GARDEN 4750 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 940-1009 THAI TABLE 1910 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 721-4850 VIETNAMESE

JOLLY ROGER 1900 Harbor Drive North (760) 722-183

I LOVE PHO 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 630-8889

LIGHTHOUSE OYSTER (PG.11) BAR & GRILL 262 Harbor Drive South (760) 433-1900 lighthouseoceanside.com

MR. PHO 4750 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 940-1306

MARISCO’S ENSENADA 1405 South El Camino Real (760) 967-6024 OCEANSIDE BROILER 1325 North Harbor Drive (760) 722-3474 TIN FISH OCEANSIDE 302 North The Strand (760) 966-0007

ND BANH MI 4160 Oceanside Boulevard Ste. 169 (760) 726-4650 PHO HOUSE 3753 Mission Avenue (760) 754-9999 PHO KITCHEN 4121 Oceanside Boulevard #203 (760) 295-5445

STEAKHOUSES

PHO OCEANSIDE 518 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 754-2828

333 PACIFIC 333 North Pacific Street (760) 433-3333

YUMMY PHO 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 631-1800

HUNTER STEAK HOUSE 1221 Vista Way (760) 433-2633

WINE BARS/WINERIES

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TOGETHER we can stand up TO END STROKE. How many more lives can be saved if everyone who knows how to spot a stroke passes the knowledge along to others? Let's find out, starting with you. Share the F.A.S.T. warning signs with family and friends.

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MAY IS AMERICAN STROKE MONTH Anyone can be a hero merely by recognizing the F.A.S.T. warning signs of stoke so you’re ready to take action! Learn about signs, symptoms, and the science of what happens in your brain during a stroke. Also - what to do after you’ve had a stroke. • • • •

80% of all strokes are preventable Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke Nearly 2 Million brain cells die each minute a stroke goes untreated Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability in the U.S.

Tri-City Medical Center has again earned the Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission for Primary Stroke Centers and the Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. What does that mean for you? Our stroke care program has been awarded for rapid response treatment times and national standards that can significantly improve patient stroke outcomes. Tricitymed.org/strokelecture • 855.222.8262

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