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of the Yana people in California. Tickets are free and the event is open to the public on a first-come, firstserve basis. RSVP to cicsc@csusm.edu or call 760.750.3535 to reserve your ticket.
San Marcos GEICO Office to Celebrate Five-Year Milestone Your local San Marcos GEICO agent, Dawn Grant, is hosting an exciting weekend event with her team on Saturday, September 12, from 11am2pm at 711 Center Dr., Suite 103, in San Marcos. Dawn has been serving the San Diego County area since 1995 and opened her local GEICO office in San Marcos in 2010. Now, she is inviting the entire community to come celebrate this five-year milestone.
GEICO’s very own Gecko will be there as a part of the festivities and to take pictures with all of the guests. There will be raffle prizes, lots of food, and music courtesy of Channel 933 KHTS radio. For more information or directions to the event, call 760.753.7907. To get a quote or learn more about the GEICO San Marcos office, visit: https://www.geico.com/insuranceagents/california/san-diego/dawngrant
BBQ to Honor Fallen Heroes – On Sunday, September 13, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Vista, they will hold the 14th Annual Patriot Day BBQ honoring the Fallen Heroes of September 11th. A special event will be at least three WW II veterans in attendance; one of them is 103 years young. For more information, call 760.801.7120.
Honoring Our Region’s Heroes Luncheon – This fourth annual luncheon honors the dedicated officers, administrators, and community volunteers who have gone above and beyond in their duties. Join D.A. Bonnie Dumanis, Sheriff Bill Gore, Fire Chief Javier Mainar, and other illustrious members of the public safety community as they present Hero Awards to outstanding individuals for their extraordinary deeds in the last year. This event will be on Wednesday, September 16, from11:30am-1:30pm, at the California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. Cost is $35/person or $500/dedicated table of 10 with table logo. For info or tickets, call 858.487.1767. Adopt a Buddy–Or Two, at This Price! – The Endless Summer Special at the Humane Society runs from September 17th to 20th where all adult animals (age 7 months and older) can be adopted for $4 each – that’s right, $4/each. All campuses of the Humane Society are filled to the brim with adoptable animals just waiting for you to spend time with them in this wonderful sunshine weather. If you are looking for a new furry friend, or two, call any of the Humane Society campuses: Escondido, 760.888.2275; Oceanside, 760.757.4357; and San Diego, 619.299.7012. Mike Slater, Guest Speaker at Escondido Republican Club Meeting – On Monday, September 21, Mike Slater, talk show host on AM760 KFMB, will be the guest speaker for The Escondido Republican Club’s (TERC) meeting at Cocina del Charro, 890 W. Valley Parkway, Escondido. Check-in starts
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The Doctor is In!
Complete Treatment Planning to Meet Patient's Needs
Treatment planning in today's environment can be confusing to the patient with a myriad of problems, some obvious and others not so. Tooth decay, periodontal disease, endodontic issues, gingival recession, tooth wear, mobility, esthetic issues, muscle soreness and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems are just a few of the potential issues facing our patients. It's the responsibility of the dentist to create a treatment plan to address the patient's needs and communicate that plan to the patient. The starting point of the process is a complete examination identifying any and all problems orally - bacterial,
functional and esthetic. It is important to connect with the patient's wants and concerns during the examination process. In co-diagnosing, the doctor relates signs and symptoms of dental disease and formulates treatment options the patient has to resolve the issues.
During the initial stage bacterial, functional and esthetic issues are identified along with possible solutions. TMJ stability is verified and functional and esthetic corrections are presented. A smile analysis is done and all restorations whether they be fillings or crowns, should be done with the teeth's "natural appearance" in mind. If the patient wants their smile enhanced, that too should be incorporated into the treatment plan whether it be a shade improvement or arch development to a more balanced and functional smile correcting tooth position and alignment along the way. Only when the treatment plan is created can the dentist begin to formulate a staged plan for sequenced care. Sometimes the
Historically Speaking by Tom Morrow
When ‘Father’ was in Washington, D.C.
During most of the ‘50s, Dwight David Eisenhower was President and because of his historic guidance that won the war in Europe, many looked upon “Ike” as a father-figure.
Born Oct. 4, 1890, and raised in Abilene, Kan., Eisenhower was the typical “all-American” boy. He excelled at the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), graduating in a class that would be tagged, “The class the stars fell upon.” No less than a dozen classmates of Ike’s went on to play significant roles as generals in World War II. Ike would end up as Supreme Allied Commander in
patient hasn't had treatment for years and they require more extensive treatment. Sequencing their care can create a pathway for the patient to achieve a successful outcome but over a longer time. Interim restorations are sometimes used when correcting someones bite, but as a general rule, if the interim restorations may be in place for months, a better solution would be bonded restorations. These "fillings" may eliminate leakage while the tooth movement is taking place. They are easy to replace later after the movement is done, if necessary. Starting with a complete exam-
Europe, leading the Allied forces to victory over Germany and Italy.
While he appeared to be a mild-mannered soldier, Ike was anything but … He began being noticed during the ‘30s when he served as Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s chief of staff in Washington, and later in the Philippines. Ike was assigned to Army headquarters in Washington by Gen. George Marshall, Army chief of staff. After the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, Marshall elevated him in rank over more senior officers.
In 1942, Ike was put in command of Operation Torch, where American troops joined British forces to oust Germany from North Africa. He soon was elevated to the war-time rank of five-star general and was made Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe. Ike was responsible for planning and supervising the June 6, 1944, invasion (D-Day), which was the largest military assault in modern history. Because of it, on May 8, 1945, Germany surrendered. After the Japanese surrendered three months later, on August 1945, President
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ination, interpreting the results, and proceeding with a treatment plan will produce predictable outcomes. The patient's concerns and needs can be addressed and provide for predictable outcomes which will be both comfortable and pleasing for both the dentist and the patient.
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