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Why all the fascination with The Baby Boomers? 

8/25/2015

 
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by Cathy Ellis

Baby Boomers, the generation born between 1946 and 1964

During the baby boom, 76 million Americans were born. I was born in 1961, I am a younger boomer married to an older boomer. There are major differences in the life experiences of Baby Boomers depending on which end of the spectrum that you grew up in from being a teenager during The Beatles, Woodstock-Vietnam War era to the disco-heavy metal transition from Jimmy Carter to The Ronald Reagan Era, but everyone will agree that “The Baby Boomers” are a rare breed that grew up in a very special time. Baby boomers had no hand held electronics except for an AM transistor radio, we played outside until dark, we walked to school, we grew up with a handful of television channels and we drank from the garden hose!

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Justice Gilbert Nares: “Growing up in Oceanside gave me a sense of community”

8/23/2015

 
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Justice Gilbert Nares as a Young Attorney
By Pablo J. Sáinz

Justice Gilbert Nares could be declared an illustrious son of Oceanside.

For almost 40 years, Nares has developed an outstanding career as a judge, including 25 years as justice in the California Court of Appeal. Nares grew up in Oceanside, attended Laurel Elementary, graduated from Oceanside High School, and later received his bachelor’s and his law degree from the University of San Diego.

Justice Nares took a moment to reflect on his time in the courts, but most of all, on his life growing up in Oceanside.

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Anatomy of the Mortgage File

8/21/2015

 
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by  Isabella Janovick, Marketing Manager, Anacomp Inc.  

There are three basic parts that make up a loan file which are the Loan Number, Sections and Documents. Within the Sections there is a further division of 8 different tabs. The tabs hold the various documents such as Mortgage Documents, Trailing Documents and Imaged Documents.

Loan Number
A loan number is assigned to every loan file.  This number is used to reference and track the file for the life of the loan, or until it is sold to a second mortgage company, where it is assigned a new loan number. The loan number can consist of a string of numbers or a combination of numeric and alpha characters.  They average anywhere from six to ten characters. This number is one of the most important pieces of information on a loan, distinguishing it from other loans.

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6 Tips For A Successful School Lunch!

8/19/2015

 
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When back to school commercials start popping up on TV, my kids freak out! They know summer is coming to end.  I, on the other hand, do a little happy dance. Back to routine!  Back to uninterrupted workdays! But the start of school does bring back the one task I do dread- School Lunch Packing! But this year lunch packing is quite literally “In The Bag!”  So here are my 6 tips for successful school lunch packing.

1)     Pack what you know your kids will eat. Seems very obvious, but in an effort to pack a healthy lunch, we often times pack a lunch they won’t even eat.  Remember healthy lunches are only healthy if…the food is eaten.  So packing that PB&J everyday it is ok! And the less food kids toss; the less they waste.

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Church Conservation Project Creates Community Gem

8/17/2015

 
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by Scott Ashton, Oceanside Living Magazine

In their efforts to save money on water and play their part in conservation efforts Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church has turned much of their property into an inviting venue for the community.

The two-fold effort includes a large xeriscape project in the front of the church along with a community garden on the back of the property.

According to Pastor Allen Kolkman the front of the church used to be just grass, which was very costly to water, and was hard to keep green. Members of the church collaborated with a local landscape company to create a beautiful front yard, highlighted by dozens of plants along with walking paths inviting the neighbors in for a stroll.

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La historia de Eastside

8/17/2015

 
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Eastside es el nombre popular del vecindario ubicado al este de la autopista 5 y al norte de la calle Mission Avenue. Actualmente, ese nombre podría confundir a mucha gente porque el perímetro urbano oriente de la ciudad de Oceanside alcanza zonas más remotas que el vecindario de Eastside. No obstante, a finales del siglo, cuando la ciudad estaba en pleno desarrollo y siendo poblada, este vecindario estaba ubicado los límites más al este de la ciudad.

En la década de 1910 y 1920, las familias provenientes de México que vinieron a Oceanside se establecieron en Eastside —incluyendo las subdivisiones de las empresa Mingus & Overman, Reece, Spencer, Higgins & Puls—. La mayoría de los primeros residentes eran trabajadores agrícolas que trabajaban en los campos del Valle de San Luis Rey y Rancho Santa Margarita (actualmente conocido como Camp Pendleton).

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North County Offers Abundant Senior Living Care and Housing Options

8/14/2015

 
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By Cathy Ellis, Senior Living Placement and Consulting

Have you ever wondered about why there are so many different senior housing options?  Here's a brief breakdown on the different types of care facilities and what differentiates them. The good news is that there are a lot of options in North San Diego County!

55+ APARTMENTS - no care or meals are available. Apartments that cater to the 55+ population, no meals are included, but they usually have a recreation room and may have some scheduled activities. Check Your local Housing Office for a list of affordable options or get on a list for subsidized housing if you income qualify. You cannot be eligible for special rates if you do not have an application on file. 

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History of oceanside's eastside neighborhood

8/14/2015

 
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Celebration, Bush Street, Joaquin Vasquez, center, standing circa 1937
En Español
By Kristi Hawthorne, Oceanside Living Magazine

The common name for the neighborhood east of Interstate 5 and north of Mission Avenue is “Eastside.”  Today this would puzzle many people because Oceanside city limits go much farther east than the Eastside neighborhood. However, after the turn of the century when the area was being developed and populated, this neighborhood was near the most eastern city limits.

Families from Mexico who came to Oceanside in the 1910s and 1920s settled in Eastside, which included the subdivisions of Mingus & Overman, Reece, Spencer, Higgins & Puls.   Most of the early residents were laborers who worked in the fields of the San Luis Rey Valley and the Rancho Santa Margarita (now Camp Pendleton). 

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Vehicle Graphics- 8 reasons to do it now. Number 7 will shock you! 

8/11/2015

 
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by Frank Murch, Signs for San Diego

North County San Diego business owners know that vehicle graphics make the phone ring. Vehicle graphics like door magnets, decals, vanity graphics, stripes, partial wraps and full wraps are business tools. Signs for San Diego has done vehicle graphic packages for vans, trucks, boats, motorcycles, tanks, Humvees, enclosed trailers, food wagons and cars. Along the way, we have learned a few reasons why you absolutely must have vehicle graphics and a number of reasons that will surprise you.

Number One: Exposure. Without question the number one reason to get vehicle graphics on your ride is it is a cheap form of promotion. It makes the phone ring. On California highways, in parking lots and on all streets the exposure is tremendous. It is also a form of endorsement from your customers to their neighbors. While making impressions of the Del Mar Race crowd on opening day is great, it is very easy to get 10,000 views in a normal day while delivering and servicing your customers.


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Increase in taxes to come?

8/10/2015

 
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by Marva Bledsoe, Business & Community Political Action Committee (BACPAC)

“Prop 13” is very near and dear to California property owners.  Since its passage in 1978, talk of change to the law consistently raises the ire of state tax payers.

Jeff Wyly from Merdian, a nationwide political consulting and public affairs firm, recently reported to the Chamber’s Emerging Issues Committee that the idea of a “split roll property tax” change to “Prop 13” is again under discussion in committee at the state legislature. 

What does a “split roll property tax” mean?  


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what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger - The Story of Theresia Heyden

8/10/2015

 
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by Kristi Hawthorne (Published in Oceanside Living Magazine)

Theresia Heyden has led an interesting, albeit difficult life, but lives by the adage, “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”   At age 91, Theresia has a sharp mind along with a sharp wit. She shares stories of her adventurous travels and remembers with great detail the people she has met along the way. 

Born in Germany in 1923, Theresia was formerly trained as a nurse practitioner.  Her life, however, took a tragic turn when as a young woman the home her family owned since 1173 was occupied by the Russians during World War II.  She was held as a prisoner of war in Russia and forced to work in a coal mine for three years.

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Are you in the know?!

8/7/2015

 
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By Amber Ter-Vrugt, Director Community Relations Scripps Health

Get in the know! 

If an 8am coffee buzz coupled with opposing arguments, information from political insiders and direct contact with the very people that affect your bottom line sounds better than a day at the beach, you're in for a treat at the Oceanside Emerging Issues meeting. Join us!

You will not leave the meeting wanting for opposing sides of every argument, the Emerging Issues meeting is attended by representatives from county, state and federal officials, the business community, education, and your very own city council members.

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Apotheque Lifestyle Spa

8/6/2015

 

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A Small Gesture That Means So Much

8/5/2015

 
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Oceanside embodies every aspect of a military town and businesses continually show their support to both service members and their families.  There is a high level of gratitude felt for this amazing generosity and welcoming mentality.

Although, after our most recent military shooting, in Chattanooga, which resulted in the loss of five service members, there is one last thing I ask and encourage every business owner in Oceanside to do – and that is to fly an American Flag.

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More Homes, Less Water Used. How Do We Do It?

8/4/2015

 
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by Marva Bledsoe, Business and Community Political Action Committee (BACPAC)

As California continues to face an unprecedented drought, a proposed Oceanside mixed-use residential development is touting its net zero impact on the City’s water usage.

The membership of the Oceanside Chamber’s Emerging Issues Committee was recently reintroduced to the Villa Storia, a planned new neighborhood located at Highway 76 and Mission near the San Luis Rey Mission.   

By participating in the City’s Purple Pipe Project, Villa Storia will help fund the program to provide the necessary infrastructure to replace the potable water now being used at sites such as El Corazon and “Goat Hill” with reclaimed water.   Villa Storia is also reducing water usage at a number City facilities and public buildings by funding the installation of low-flow toilets and touchless faucets.   These efforts will result in reduced water use around the city so that the 380 units at Villa Storia having no net increase on City water supplies.


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    • About Oceanside >
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      • Arts and Culture
      • Education
      • Employment
      • Health Care
      • Religious Organizations
      • Local Government and Services
      • Retiring in Oceanside
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  • Media
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  • Chamber
    • Membership >
      • Member Portal
      • Application
      • Testimonials >
        • Digital Plaque - Oceanside Chamber Member
    • Advocacy >
      • Chamber Political Action Committee
      • Public Policy Guidelines
    • Our Work >
      • 2023 Annual Report
      • 2023 Strategic Priorities
      • Committees - Task Forces - Forums
    • Oceanside Young Professionals
    • Oceanside Leadership Academy
    • Workforce Development >
      • SOCAL Workforce
      • Pooled Employer Plan
      • Kindness
      • Frontline Friendly
    • Our Team >
      • Chamber Staff
    • Chamber Trip: Sights of Scotland
    • Privacy Policy
  • Events
    • Signature Chamber Events >
      • Meet the City of Oceanside
      • Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation
      • Coastal Business Expo
      • North County Health Fair
      • Heroes of Oceanside and Camp Pendleton
      • Oceanside Senior Showcase
      • Rising Star Student Program
    • Monthly Chamber Events
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    • Oceanside Community Events
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