January 23, 2020
Volume 50 - No. 04
By Pete Peterson
Life is a complicated adventure, and Chase Houser wanted a leg up in overcoming the challenges he faced so when he saw the advertisement for the DNA Kit, the perfect solution beckoned. For less than a hundred-dollar bill, he’d have answers to questions he yearned to know – like what nationality was he, where had his mother’s family originated from - questions that when he asked his Mom, she’d shrug and go back to washing the breakfast dishes, or mumble, The Paper - 760.747.7119
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“We’ve discussed this before. We’re Irish and German. What more can I tell you?”
Chase wanted to yell, “Much, much more. Do I have any aunts, uncles or cousins? What about Dad’s family. Where are they from? Did he have any brothers or sisters?” Chase yearned to belong, to be a part of something substantial, not just exist with Mom since Dad had left some twenty years earlier when Chase was nine. Sure, he had a stepsister who lived out of state and who sent him Christmas and birth-
day cards every year and signed them, “What might have been.” What did that mean?
Once, Chase asked Mom about Dad. Why had he left? “Incompatibility,” she said, dusting the coffee table. Surely there was more to life than unanswered questions, so Chase ordered the kit online and 3 days later filled out the appropriate information, spit in the little plastic tube, sealed it properly, and dropped the entire package in the mail, eager for the promised results within two weeks.
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When he responded to the DNA Kit advertisement, Chase joined literally millions of other people the world over hungry to find out about their heritage. The four major ‘spit’ DNA Kit Dispensers, My Heritage DNA is the largest with over one hundred million users; 23 and Me – the leading supplier in the Unites States – and Ancestry DNA with over 25 million kits sold. Vitagene is also the choice of millions. The advertising copy that sells these kits appeals on many levels:
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Discover the migration history of your ancestors; learn how your genetics affect your diet; receive the percentages of your ethnicity and the regions of the world where you came from; build your family tree and find out the secrets locked in your genes. You can see why our friend Chase was interested, right? This was exactly what he yearned for. What exactly is DNA? A simple definition is supplied by science writer, Chris Simms. “DNA is the code of life, the means by which every living organism on Earth stores its genetic information.” He goes further. “You get half of your DNA from each of your biological parents, and you pass on a selection of half of this to any child you conceive.”
Simms continues. “DNA, which stands for deoxyribonucleic acid, is curled up and stored as chromosomes in the nucleus of every one of our cells. We also have some DNA inside the mitochondria that powers our cells, while plants have extra DNA within the chloroplasts that enable them to photosynthesize.” Simple, huh? Double Helix Structure
To scientists, DNA is a relatively new discovery. It was only in 1953 that the shape of DNA, known as a
Give Us This Day Our Daily Chuckle This week, a compendium of wit, wisdom and neat stuff you can tell at parties. Enjoy!
The guys were all at deer camp. No one wanted to room with Bob, because he snored so badly. They decided it wasn't fair to make one of them stay with him the whole time, so they voted to take turns.
The first guy slept with Bob and comes to breakfast the next morning with his hair a mess and his eyes all bloodshot. They said, "Man, what happened to you? He said, "Bob snored so loudly, I just sat up and watched him all night." The next night it was a different guy's turn. In the morning, same thing, hair all standing up, eyes all bloodshot. They said, "Man, what happened to you? You look awful! He said, 'Man, that Bob shakes the roof with
double helix, was isolated. The major credit for this achievement goes to Francis Crick, James Watson, Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins working as a team and individually. They identified DNA as rather spiral staircase shaped - a twisted ladder in which every rung is a bond between matching “bases” on its two strands. However, in the following decade many other researchers determined what function DNA codes performed, (used in the body), how it’s read, and how it’s copied and passed on to new cells and future generations. There are basically 4 types of chemicals in DNA, with 3 bases lined up together in a row, each with a specific amino acid. This is the basic building blocks of proteins., reacting differently when subjected to certain amino acids and in this way, each gene tells the cell’s machinery how to make a vast array of proteins.
It’s important to know there are a lot of DNA packed into every human cell – over 3 billion in fact. (Most ‘spit kits’ test only 600,000 of these.) If you stretched you DNA out longwise, it would be almost two meters long. Another thing: your three billion bases are more than 99 per cent the same in everyone, so the body packages them up neatly into coiled strands organized into chromosomes. Humans usually have 46 of these in each cell, 23 from each parent. (Thus, the name 23 and Me.) Clever, huh?
his snoring. I watched him all night." The third night was Fred's turn. Fred was a tanned, older cowboy, a man's man. The next morning he came to breakfast bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. "Good morning!" he said. They couldn't believe it. They said, "Man, what happened?" He said, "Well, we got ready for bed. I went and tucked Bob into bed, patted him on the butt, and kissed him good night.. Bob sat up and watched me all night."
CAN COURT RECORDERS KEEP STRAIGHT FACES???? These are from a book called Disorder in the American Courts and are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and published by court reporters that had the torment of staying calm while the exchanges were taking place.
ATTORNEY: What was the first thing your husband said to you that morning? WITNESS: He said, 'Where am I, Cathy?' ATTORNEY: And why did that upset you? WITNESS: My name is Susan! ATTORNEY: What gear were you in at the moment of the impact? WITNESS: Gucci sweats and Reebok's. ____________________________
DNA also varies in number in other animals: fruit flies have only eight and the black mulberry plant has 308, for example. Mitochondrial DNA is entirely inherited from an organism’s mother. The amazing thing about DNA is that it can copy itself, which allows all known organisms to function, grow and reproduce. Each strand of DNA in the double helix can serve as a template for duplicating its sequence of bases, enabling new cells to be exact copies of existing ones – although mutations often occur as a result of small errors in this process. DNA Testing
Because everyone’s DNA is unique, as in different – except for identical twins – it can be used to identify people, which is why forensic scientists collect samples of blood, saliva or hair and the like at crime scenes.
Aside from encoding your physical features, DNA can also reveal some of the risk factors for certain medical conditions. For example, mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. However, other factors like your diet and personal habits also affect risk. Scientist are a long way from definitively tying most diseases to precise genes, or from having tests that conclusively indicate your risk in contacting certain illnesses, though much progress is being made along these lines. In recent years, at-home DNA test-
ATTORNEY: Are you sexually active? WITNESS: No, I just lie there.
ATTORNEY: What is your date of birth? WITNESS: July 18th. ATTORNEY: What year? WITNESS: Every year. ATTORNEY: How old is your son, the one living with you? WITNESS: Thirty-eight or thirty-five, I can't remember which. ATTORNEY: How long has he lived with you? WITNESS: Forty-five years.
ATTORNEY: This myasthenia gravis, does it affect your memory at all? WITNESS: Yes. ATTORNEY: And in what ways does it affect your memory? WITNESS: I forget.. ATTORNEY: You forget? Can you give us an example of something you forgot?
ATTORNEY: Now doctor, isn't it true that when a person dies in his sleep, he doesn't know about it until the next morning? WITNESS: Did you actually pass the bar exam? ATTORNEY: The youngest son, the 20-year-old, how old is he? WITNESS: He's 20, much like your IQ. ATTORNEY: So the date of conception (of the baby) was August
ing services have enabled people to carry out genetic tests, the results of which can tell them more about their ancestry, or their risks of passing on certain genetic diseases to their children. 23andMe also offers a test that assesses a person’s genetic risk for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and coeliac disease, and seven other disorders, though experts have expressed concerns over the way users might interpret such tests. A correlation to this is that New Scientist Magazine found that many companies offering test kits sell user data to drug developers for profit (once the users have agreed to participate in research). Recently, an exciting new technology called CRISPR has allowed for the editing of DNA, giving the potential to fix genes that cause disease and perhaps enhance for the good, future generations of humans. Last year, a Chinese researcher reported he changed the DNA in two babies to eliminate HIV, but this process has not been reviewed by independent Western authorities. Researchers are also trying to repurpose the power of the molecule to make bacterial computers, neural networks and robots. Ah, yes. The future is here.
More Exciting Findings
Researchers have recently learned
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8th? WITNESS: Yes. ATTORNEY: And what were you doing at that time? WITNESS: Getting laid
ATTORNEY: She had three children , right? WITNESS: Yes. ATTORNEY: How many were boys? WITNESS: None. ATTORNEY: Were there any girls? WITNESS: Your Honor, I think I need a different attorney. Can I get a new attorney? ATTORNEY: How was your first marriage terminated? WITNESS: By death.. ATTORNEY: And by whose death was it terminated? WITNESS: Take a guess.
ATTORNEY: Can you describe the individual? WITNESS: He was about medium height and had a beard ATTORNEY: Was this a male or a female? WITNESS: Unless the Circus was in town I'm going with male.
ATTORNEY: Is your appearance here this morning pursuant to a deposition notice which I sent to your attorney? WITNESS: No, this is how I dress when I go to work.
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Social Butterfly
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Genealogy Meet & Greet Session at Heritage Park in San Marcos - The San Marcos Historical Society will host a free Genealogy Meet & Greet session on Saturday, January 25th, with a short presentation by Julie Miller, genealogy researcher. Refreshments and socializing from 9:30– 10am. "We All Have One--Discovering Your Family's Immigration Story?" will be the presentation, followed by Q & A, from 10–11am. Four week Introduction to Genealogy classes begin February 8th. All sessions held at Heritage Park in Walnut Grove Park, 1952 Sycamore Drive, San Marcos. For more information, contact Julie Miller, jjmill@peoplepc.com or 760.743.8591 or Tanis Brown, San Marcos Historical Society at 760.317.0748. Visit the website at www.smhistory.org.
World Religion Day Observance - All are welcome to join the Baha’i Community of Escondido in observing World Religion Day, Sunday, January 26th at 2:00pm. Purpose of this observance is to promote interfaith understanding of the common foundation of all religions. Please join us for video and open discussion at Maple
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that the sequence of the nucleotides along the backbone in humans also encodes genetic information. How does this information differ from the 4 roles DNA plays in the body as to replication, encoding information, mutation/recombination and gene expression? This is unknown as of now but opens the door to ‘fixing’ many abnormalities such as curvature of the spin, paralysis, spinal cord damage and other body issues.
Like our friend Chase, to many, a DNA kit sounds like a fun gift idea. Wouldn’t it be great to tell your sister-in-law whether she really does have Native American ancestors? Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren long contented she was of Cherokee blood, but tests revealed she had only a small amount of those genes. Dietary Advances
It is true that if you so wish, you can use your DNA to craft a perfect diet based on your genes. But you’d have to have better luck than the writer of this article. I followed directions carefully with 2 different kits. In both cases, after repeated tries, the laboratory found my spit had evaporated, so no results were forthcoming. By the same token, publisher Colleen Pallamary had no trouble with her kit. She calls the
Local Holocaust Survivor Recalls Teen Years in Hiding - Ruth Harber of Valley Center and Anne Frank, one of the most discussed Jewish victims of the Holocaust, share a similar life as young teenagers: both spent two years in hiding from the Nazis in the early 1940s. Although their lives mirror one another, Anne died in a concentration camp, but Ruth survived. To commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, the Valley Center History Museum is mounting a photo tribute to Mrs. Harber. At age 14, she and her Jewish family went into hiding in Brussels in 1942 after the Nazis occupied the Belgian city. She spent two years inside a private home, sometimes in a cellar room carved out by her father. She learned English by reading a French to English dictionary and secretly listening to BBC shortwave radio broadcasts. Her dream of freedom and an escape into the outside world came on September 4, 1944, when Belgium was liberated. She recalled that she and her father walked five miles to join her mother and brother, who also were in hiding. Other family members perished in concentration camps. Arriving in America in 1952, she found her way to San Diego County and, eventually, Valley Center. For 15 years, she was a personal assistant to Helen Copley, owner of Copley Press and publisher of the San Diego Union and Evening Tribune.
In 2006, Mrs. Harber spoke of her early life as a survivor during a presentation at the Valley Center Library. The event was part of a major exhibition co-sponsored with the History Museum featuring a replica of the attic in which Anne Frank and her family hid in Amsterdam. Although the exhibit was open to the public during limited admissions and limited hours over a 10-day period, more than 1,000 visitors passed through the rooms. The exhibit was created by the San Diego Center for
results life-changing, revealing a heritage she had long suspected but never knew for sure – her ancestry is peopled with musicians, poets and artists. Remember Chase Hauser? Let’s go back to him.
Chase eagerly read the information printed in his kit. He was dismayed to learn that he was not of German heritage as his ‘mother’ had said. His ancestors more than likely came from Spain or Portugal. This led to many unpleasant conversations with his mother and more startling revelations. First, the lady who claimed to be his mother was not. So who is? Remember that weird stepsister who sent him Christmas and birthday cards? She’s his biological mother. Who Is Momma?
As for the man who disappeared when Chase was nine, he’s not Chase’s dad either. He was never married to the woman Chase calls Mom. So, who is Mom? The simple answer seems to be she is a good Samaritan who rejected by her wealthy family when she became pregnant and unmarried, was forced to give her child away. How she came to care for Chase is still a mystery, though Chase has retained a private detective to help him untangle this web. Since the lady in question died last year, leaving Chase with $600,000, and his ‘stepsister / mother’ has severe Alzheimer’s, Chase is still in limbo
Jewish Culture.
Now 91, Mrs. Harber is known to many North County residents for her activism over many years as a fighter for environmental causes. She was honored for her life work by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors in 2005 when it issued a proclamation and declared June 14 as Ruth Harber Day. A book, "And Somehow We Survive," was written by her brother, Rudy Rosenberg, in 1970 and tells the story of their survival and harrowing years before and during World War II. In 1991, he attended the Conference of Hidden Children in New York.
The photo display at the History Museum, 29200 Cole Grade Road, will continue through February. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 12noon to 4pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit vchistory.org or call (760) 749-2993.
Join us at CCAE for "An Intimate Evening with David Foster" - On Monday, January 27, at 7:30pm in the Concert Hall at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido (CCAE), studio musician, arranger, and recording artist, David Foster will be performing for one-night only. An Intimate Evening with David Foster, Hitman Tour Featuring Katharine McPhee will showcase a new concert from 16-time GRAMMY Award-winning musician and Producer David Foster. He is one of the most successful songwriters and record producers in history - shepherding albums that have collectively sold in the hundred of millions. Few other individuals can claim to have their fingerprints on more major moments in all of popular music than David Foster. He has created hit songs and award-winning gold Ruth Harber in a recent photo and in June 1942 and platinum albums for a diverse with her parents and brother in Brussels. It was the last photo taken of them before going into hid- array of artists including Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Whitney ing to escape Hitler's march into Belgium. Houston, Michael Jackson,
Madonna, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé,
about that family he so desperately seeks.
While DNA tests can reveal much desired information as they did for Colleen Pallamary, they do have a downside. According to Yahoo News, the Pentagon recently warned military members against using consumer mail-in DNA tests, and instead advised them to receive DNA information from a “licensed professional." Defense Department spokeswoman Elissa Smith said, “We want to ensure all service members are aware of the risks of Direct to Consumer (DTC) genetic testing. The unintentional discovery of markers that may affect readiness and could affect a service member's career, and the information from DTC genetic testing may disclose this information.”
She added that the information provided by private companies “may or may not” provide reliable results. “Exposing sensitive genetic information to outside parties poses personal and operational risks to Service members,” reads the memo. It’s signed by Joseph Kerman, the undersecretary of Defense for intelligence, and James Stewart, the assistant secretary of Defense for manpower. “These direct-to-consumer genetic tests are largely unregulated and could expose personal and genetic information, and potentially create unintended security consequences
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and increased risk to the joint force and mission,” the memo continues. It also reportedly said some DNA kit companies have targeted military personnel with discounts. A spokeswoman for Ancestry, a large seller of such kits, responded that they have not targeted military personnel with discounts for buying. “Protecting our customers’ privacy and being good stewards of their data is Ancestry’s highest priority,” she added. “Ancestry does not share customer DNA data with insurers, employers, or third-party marketers.” A 23andMe spokesperson said their company takes “the utmost efforts to protect” its customers’ privacy and that results “are highly accurate.” They claim, “Our FDAauthorized health reports have been shown to be over 99 percent accurate. All of our lab work is done in the US, and we do not share information with third parties without separate, explicit consent from our customers.” Many users of direct to the consumer kits do not realize that when you send away a tube of your spit or a cheek swab, you are giving away your full genetic code. Every cell on that cheek swab carries the full sequence of your DNA, including the mutation pattern that makes it uniquely yours.
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Local News
The Paper • Page 4 • January 23, 2020 Day Long Kindergarten Classes Coming to Escondido
The Escondido Union School District will provide full-day kindergarten classes effective next year.
Laura Philyaw, assistant superintendent of educational services. said, “Families have expressed interest in full-day kindergarten for several years, through meetings and surveys for the district’s Local Control Accountability Plan, which addresses public priorities for school spending. A full-day schedule fits better with parents’ workdays, and also allows parents to coordinate kindergarteners’ school days with those of older siblings in other grades at the same campus.” “It will allow kids to not just receive the kindergarten content, but also have access to additional experiences and enrichment that they might not have access to in a half-day program.” The longer days will also allow teachers to expand instruction beyond the basic kindergarten content to other areas, she said.
Many districts have gradually moved toward longer kindergarten hours, as early education has moved toward more rigorous academic instruction leaving less time for traditional kindergarten crafts and social skills development. Philyaw said Escondido officials
canvassed neighborhood districts to see what they offer, and found that Oceanside, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Poway, Vista and Fallbrook already offer full-day kindergarden.
The new schedule at Escondido Union will cost about $2 million annually, and school officials say that will require them to balance the new expenditure with other priorities, and revise staffing to cover the full-day classes. That will mean ensuring there are enough teachers for the classes, as well as adequate assistants to help supervise recess and instructional time. Despite the additional expense, they hope that the program will attract more students to the district, which has experienced declining enrollment.
Kindergarten enrollment for the 2020-21 school year is open now for all students who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2020. Transitional kindergarten is open for students who will turn 5 years old between Sept. 5 and Dec. 2, 2020. Discount Tire Store To Be Demolished
Growing pains required the tearing down of the present Discount Tire Store at 2nd Avenue and Escondido Boulevard and replacing it with a larger store and more parking.
The project includes the demolition of a nearby former bridal business,
I don't have that. I only have the total. You owe us $1028.36.
ME: Well, there has to be a mistake but I'll run down to the local SDG&E office and write a check. We can sort it out later. No, it will take 2 to 3 days for the check to clear. You'll have to use Express pay. I'll give you directions.
Man About Town
Utility Scam
INCOMING PHONE CALL: Hello? We need to talk to whomever is responsible for nonpayment of your utility bill. We have a seriously overdue utility bill and will turn off your electrical power within 30 minutes if prompt payment is not made. ME: What? I have direct pay from my bank. This can't be. SDG&E bills my bank and the bill is automatically paid.
We have checked with our accounts department and you are four payments behind. ME: Can't be. Has to be a mistake. Give me the amount for each month.
ME: Wait! Who the hell am I talking to? Are you really SDG&E? I can go to my bank, get cash, and take the cash to SDG&E's local office. No, there isn't time. You'll have to use Xpress Pay. ME: No, we're not going to do that. I've offered to pay SDG&E by check . . . or by cash. I don't have to use XPress pay, whatever that is.
Fine. I'll authorize cutting off of your electrical service in 20 minutes! HANGUP:
The above is a fairly accurate account of a phone call I received two days ago, with only slight paraphrasing.
Upon the hangup I checked my online bank account and, sure enough, there was a record of my timely payments that had been deducted from my account for the
now vacant. The new tire store will be configured east and west rather than its current north and south position. The plans involve four separate parcels totaling just under an acre. The current tire shop is about 7,000 square feet. The new one will be 10,471 square feet. The Escondido city council granted a two-year conditional-use permit because it will be a while before the project gets underway, a planning official said.
The new building will have its service bays pointing south toward an alley rather than facing Escondido Boulevard as they do now. New entrances and exits will also be built and 2nd Avenue will be slightly widened in front of the structure as part of the approval, which was granted 5-0.
Letters to the Editor Where the Buffalo Roamed
Lyle, No doubt, there is something to be said for "The Noble Horse" but, some other subjects along those lines ought to be considered too. Here’s another view on the subject.
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past 90 days. Everything was as it should be.
I went online with SDG&E and checked my account. I had a balance due within two weeks. Nothing about past due. No problem. Everything was as it should be.
I like to consider myself as reasonably sophisticated yet this clown on the other end of the phone had me going to the point I was gonna drop what I was doing, head to my bank, withdraw $1000+ in cash and go the the local SDG&E office to make a payment, all to forestall the cutting off of my electricity in what was clearly a terrible mistake and/or understanding. It was only after I had checked my bank and utility balance that I realized I had been the intended victim of a scam. Was I angry? You bet!
Then I thought . . . "how many senior citizens do these crooks actually persuade to pay by Xpress Pay? Amounts of $200? $500? In my case, over $1000?"
And, once paid, of course, there is no recourse. You cannot retrieve your money. If they came close to nailing me ... a reasonably sophisticated guy . .
We humans have done some dumb things.
We had millions of healthy, beef producing buffalo living free on the great plains which could have provided our population with a self sustaining supply of meat with a little careful culling. They lived off the land, thrived with no attention. But, what did we do? We killed them off willy nilly and introduced
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. how easy must it be to dupe others who don't have direct pay from their banks, or don't have access to an online SDG&E account to verify they are current? These crooks should be taken out and shot!
Sadly, there's very little law enforcement can do. Usually, the perps are outside local jurisdiction.
I noticed frequent static issues on the phone call. He had to call me back a second time. Still lousy phone reception. It may well have been a call from out of state or even outside the country.
A word to the wise . . . and all that.
If someone calls you with a similar message . . . keep your cool .. . don't panic . . . and stand your ground. I got angry on the phone - but they are used to that and know how to push your buttons. Don't let 'em. They love to prey on elderly folks. They tend to panic at the thought of losing power and will bust their tails to get the money to the bad guys quickly. Bastards!
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DNA Cont. from Page 3 Peter J. Pitts of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest, a nonprofit advocacy group says, “Think long and hard before giving away the most valuable thing you own.” He adds that legitimate genetic testing companies promise not to sell or give this data away without consent, pointing out Ancestry.com said in a 2017 statement, "We do not sell your data to third parties or share it with researchers without your consent." Usually, a broad user consent is part of the initial contract you agree to with a company when you submit the test for analysis. “Obviously, there is a lot of fine print in every agreement,” said Mary Freivogel, president of the National Society of Genetic Counselors. “Any time you do anything, you have a big, long agreement in front of you. In this age of software agreements, I think so many of us are accustomed to just clicking ‘agree’.” Hans Greely, director of the Center for Law and the Biosciences at Stanford School of Medicine urges caution as well. “There is no legal limit on what companies can do with your information other than the agreement you enter into with them which they may or may not choose to follow. If they don’t follow it, you may never find this out, and you’ve given away the most valuable thing you own without
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Josh Groban, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, Diana Krall, Natalie Cole, Michael Bolton, Seal, Chaka Khan, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Chicago, Hall & Oates, Brandy, ’N Sync, Boz Scaggs, and Gloria Estefan. He has escorted singers who have straddled both pop and classical styles like Andrea Bocelli and Josh Groban into the mainstream. He has created culture-defining soundtracks for blockbuster films like The Bodyguard, Urban Cowboy, and St. Elmo’s Fire.
realizing it."
Greely continues, “Even if you just send your DNA in for genealogical work, what those companies typically run is a SNP test (pronounced “snip,” a single nucleotide polymorphism) even though they may be only looking for a couple of hundred markers. SNP’s are a singleletter difference in the genetic code that may identify a disease or that leads back to your great-great grandfather according to how it’s used. Analysis shows things the company never told you about certain factors that affect your health. because that is not the business they’re in. They’re in the genealogy business.”
Greely says, “For a non-trivial percentage of us, there really are scary things in our genomes. That information may or may not be useful to someone else. Maybe you’re completing a DNA kit for laughs or conversation at the holiday table. At the end of the day you may have a good time, even find out information about yourself, but now the company owns a major store house of knowledge about you that they use in a hundred different ways.” New Regulations
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act passed in 2008, forbids discrimination based on genetic information and that includes firing someone because they have a gene that predisposes them to an expensive disease. But it
her 2007 self-titled debuted bowed at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 and achieved an RIAA gold certification. 2010 saw her return with not one, but two records – Unbroken and Christmas is the Time to Say I Love You.
Tickets for An Intimate Evening with David Foster, Hitman Tour Featuring Katharine McPhee are $40-$80 and are on sale online at artcenter.org or at the Center ticket office at 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, 92025, or by calling 800.988.4253. The ticket office is open Tue.–Sat., 12–6pm, and Sun. 12–5pm. Get more information about the show as well as purchase tickets here: http://artcenter.org/event/david-foster/. Make sure to follow the California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter by searching for TheCCAE. Travel Club Meeting Coming Up - The Carlsbad/North County Travel Club will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, January 28th at 4pm in Swami's Restaurant, 1506 Encinitas Blvd., corner El Camino (Trader Joe's Center). The program will include a presentation on the 19 new cruise ships in 2020. We will have a representative from one of the most prominent tour companies with reduced offers on domestic and international travel. All travelers are welcome. For information, call 760.603.8030.
Joining this show in Escondido will be singer Katharine McPhee. Renowned for her powerhouse presence and show-stopping performances, Katharine McPhee possesses a voice for the ages. Audiences first fell under the chanteuse’s spell during a storied run on American Idol Season 5 in 2006. Propelled by the smash “Over It,”
Become a Docent at San Diego Botanic Garden - The Spring 2020 Session begins on Thursday, January 30th. Gain in-depth knowledge about the unique collection of plants at this 37-acre botanic wonderland. Meet others who share your interest in the natural world, while learning from experts in a variety of specialties. Experience the satisfaction and personal accomplishment that comes from joining such a stimulating and worthwhile organization, right in the heart of Encinitas. Docent activities include planning and working on special
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would also be hard to prove your employer fired you for that reason, says Peter J. Pitts, former Food and Drug associate and authority on DNA testing.
At the present time it’s hard to identify anyone based strictly on their DNA sequence. But as more and more people enter more and more information into databases, it becomes easier to make matches. More than 60 percent of Americans who have some European ancestry can be identified using DNA databases, according to a recent report in the journal Science. Not only could police use this information, as they have on numerous cold cases, but so could other nefarious people seeking personal information about someone in order to do them wrong.
The Golden State Killer was identified and arrested in 2019 after detectives used genealogy websites to match DNA taken from crime scenes where he was active and compared these to distant relatives. If DNA is coupled with health information, you can identify a 39-yearold woman from northern San Diego County who is 5 feet, 4 inches tall, has blue eyes and suffers from cystic fibrosis with pinpoint accuracy. The same with a fivemonth old child born with asthma.
If you’re a member of the royal family (aren’t we all, or a celebrity, who isn’t?), or have snoopy relatives (hey, you), the more information you reveal about yourself your DNA, time of birth, hobbies –
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ATTORNEY: Doctor , how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people? WITNESS: All of them. The live ones put up too much of a fight. ATTORNEY: ALL your responses MUST be oral, OK? What school did you go to? WITNESS: Oral...
ATTORNEY: Do you recall the time that you examined the body? WITNESS: The autopsy started around 8:30 PM ATTORNEY: And Mr. Denton was dead at the time? WITNESS: If not, he was by the time I finished. ATTORNEY: Are you qualified to give a urine sample? WITNESS: Are you qualified to ask that question?
And last: ATTORNEY: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse? WITNESS: No. ATTORNEY: Did you check for blood pressure? WITNESS: No. ATTORNEY: Did you check for breathing? WITNESS: No.. ATTORNEY: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began the autopsy? WITNESS: No.
the easier it is to identify you. This is true of the most private of people, believe me. In 2013, a team at the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research said they figured out the identities of 50 people from DNA donated anonymously for a scientific study using easily available internet databases. That’s why most DNA sellers try to strip away personal information from the genetic codes, but anyone who has been the victim of credit card fraud or identity theft knows that anonymous data is far from foolproof.
“You cannot promise people absolute confidentiality,” Greely says. “The other side of the coin is that it’s possible somebody will hack into a company database that contains your information. This is a real threat in today’s world.”
Many authorities point out that most use of DNA data is legitimate, used for scientific research or other commendable uses, and most people want to help in that endeavor. “Let’s say they are looking for new genes related to diabetes,” said Freivogel. “They want a large set of DNA from people who have diabetes as well as a large set of samples of people who do not have it.” Buying that data from kit testers is easier than recruiting thousands of volunteers who fit the criteria. “Often, companies look for large
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ATTORNEY: How can you be so sure, Doctor? WITNESS: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar. ATTORNEY: I see, but could the patient have still been alive, nevertheless? WITNESS: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law. I go where I'm towed to.
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High Unemployment Linked To Increasing Number Of Face Tattoos "WE HAVE ARRIVED" -----SUCH A PREMONITION
H.L. Mencken, Born 1880 Died 1956, was a journalist, satirist & critic. He wrote an editorial while working for the Baltimore Evening Sun, which appeared in the July 26, 1920 edition.
"As democracy is perfected, the office of President represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be occu-
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sets of DNA samples for research purposes, find new genes or even validate genetic tests they’ve developed. In these cases your data is used professionally and honestly, but you seldom know of this usage,” the genetics counselor says, warning “People may not want to help out a company trying to make a profit off their DNA, but when it is associated with “scientific research” we give in without considering we’re enriching a corporation’s bottom line.
Freivogel also warns that people may think they’ll get some interesting news about their disease risks, until this news is revealed. Such personal information has emotional and family consequences. If you have a positive result, you may need to share that with your five sisters. Or the opposite – bad news. And are you prepared to do that?”
People having genetic testing done at clinics will almost certainly be offered counseling, but not so for home tests. “Ideally we need to talk to people before they make the decision about genetic testing,” Freivogel says. You really do need an expert to help understand how much stock to put into DNA results.” So DNA testing is far from riskfree. The kits jeopardize your privacy, physical health, and financial well-being. According to authorities, there are five reasons to think twice before buying a DNA testing kit.
1. Results are often inaccurate. Testing kits are good at unveiling people's ethnic lineage. However, the results are notoriously unreliable at determining whether someone has a dangerous genetic mutation. Up to "40% of variants in a variety of genes reported in (testing kit) raw data were false positives," according to a study published in Genetics in Medicine. In plain English, that means testing companies often mistook a harmless genetic mutation for a dangerous one. Such false alarms could cause patients significant stress and force them to undergo expensive, unnecessary, testing or procedures. Shirley Wu, a director at 23andMe, cautions that the raw data it reveals "are not for medical or diagnostic use."
If people want to find out their risk of developing hereditary diseases, they shouldn't purchase an off-theshelf kit. Instead, they should ask their doctors to order tests from reputable genetic testing companies.
2. Commercial DNA databases are vulnerable to hacks. Last year, MyHeritage reported that hackers stole email addresses from 92 mil-
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From retired dentist, Dr. Larry Michel (now teaching as Clinical Assistant Professor at USC’s prestigious School of Dentistry, comes word of Superfest! Superfest! will be held at Escondido’s Immanuel Faith Community Church on Saturday, February 1st. Immanuel Faith is located at 639 E 17th Ave. Escondido.
As of today a dozen former pro athletes have committed to attending and helping to set an example for the kids. There will also be games, prizes, etc. Complete info is at their website: www.wuperfest.org.
As of this writing, the following retired pro athletes plan on attending: Freddy Keiaho - NFL Champion Linebacker - Indianapolis Colts Nick Hundley - Major League Baseball Trent Rawlins - Heavyweight Professional Boxer Heath Bell - Major League Baseball, Former San Diego Padre J.R. Tolver - Former NFL Wide Receiver and SDSU All-Time Leading WR Roberto Wallace Retired, NFL Wide Receiver Miami Dolphins & Tennessee Titans Darren Carrington - Retired, NFL Cornerback, Chargers, Broncos, Jaguars - Rock Church Pastor Stephen Neil - NFL, New England Patriots, Super Bowl Champion Marcus Preciado - Pastor (Former) Rock Church San Diego, SDSU - Football Alumni Cree Morris - SDSU Quarterback and Elite Quarterback Coach Rick Takahashi - Professional Surfer Fernando Cortez - MLB, Kansas City Royals Of particular interest to me is Cree Morris.
Cree used to be the ball boy for our Youth Soccer Team many, many years ago. He was a cute little kid . . . maybe 3’ tall and full of energy.
Well, little Cree Morris ain’t so little anymore. He’s about 6’5” and has some impressive credentials as a quarterback for the San Diego State Aztecs, as a professional football coach, and today, as an Elite Quarterback Coach. Parents from all over the continental US send their kids to Cree to be taught how to quarterback how to condition your body and mind - how to throw, how to work with your receivers ... how to manage a game. You can meet Cree Morris and lots of other great retired pro ath-
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Reducing Backcountry Fire Hazards
It’s easier to prevent wildfires than to control them once they’ve started. That’s why I introduced Assembly Bill 19, which will provide $25 million for vegetation management along county-maintained roads.
Auto-related wildfires are a major problem in California. In 2016 and 2017, almost 25% of local wildfires were vehicle-related. The Carr Fire, the state’s seventh largest, began when sparks from a flat tire ignited brush along a highway in Northern California. The fire killed eight people, burned over 200,000 acres, destroyed more than 1,500 structures, and cost over $1.6 billion. We can prevent many of these fires by eliminating the fuel source. AB 19 will establish a General Fund grant program to help county road maintenance departments and local fire districts in high Fire Hazard Severity Zones purchase vegetation management equipment to mow brush along county-maintained highways. Brush clearing along roads can also prevent the deaths of motorists attempting to flee during fire emergencies. According to North County Fire Protection District Chief Stephen Abbott, who recently testified in favor of AB 19 before
the Assembly Natural Resources Committee, San Diego County’s 2003 Cedar Fire resulted in 13 deaths, mostly motorists trapped in their cars as they tried to escape the flames along the roadway.
AB 19 is supported by the California Fire Chiefs Association, Rural County Representatives of California, the City of San Marcos, San Diego County Fire Districts Association, North County Fire Protection District, Valley Center Fire Protection District, and many others. AB 19 passed the Natural Resources Committee unanimously on January 13th, and will now be forwarded to the Appropriations Committee. Future wildfires are certain, but many can be prevented and lives can be saved if we remove the combustible fuel source growing along our backcountry roadways. Assembly Republican Leader Marie Waldron, R-Escondido, represents the 75th Assembly District in the California Legislature, which includes the communities of Bonsall, Escondido, Fallbrook, Hidden Meadows, Pala, Palomar Mountain, Pauma Valley, Rainbow, San Marcos, Temecula, Valley Center and Vista.
5th District Supervisor
Jim Desmond
$90 Million for Bike Lanes!?
This past Friday, common sense went out the window.
At a meeting to determine the future of transportation dollars, the SANDAG Board of Directors voted to allocate $90 million for bike lanes in San Diego County. While I like bikes, most people use them recreationally. Despite less than one percent of San Diegans using bikes as their primary transportation, bike lanes are being built around San Diego County at $5.5 million per mile! Meanwhile, we’ve been told by SANDAG’s staff that there is not enough money to pay for highway/road improvement projects. These bike lanes are not helping our young families or the businesses that rely on our roads. Families are not using bike lanes to get to work, school, or the doctor. Kids are not sitting on the back of their parents' bikes to go to soccer practice. Our priorities should not be building bike lanes for the few at $5.5 million per mile, but improving our highways for the many. Far too often the downtown bureaucrats overlook the needs of North and East County. We owe it to our young families, our thriving businesses, communities, and the millions of San Diegans that use our
highways and roads.
Supervisor Jim Desmond
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Email: Jim.Desmond@sdcounty.ca.gov
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lion users. Thankfully, patients' genetic information wasn't compromised — this time. But as consumer genetic testing becomes more popular, there's little doubt that criminals will continue trying to infiltrate testing companies' servers. 3. Your genetic information can and probably will be sold. Many directto-consumer testing companies have signed lucrative data-sharing contracts with pharmaceutical firms. 23andMe has a $300 million deal with GlaxoSmithKline. And the biggest buyer of Ancestry's data is Calico Life Sciences, a biotech company bankrolled by Silicon Valley billionaires.
Users do have to sign consent forms before companies can sell their DNA to third parties, but the user agreements are so opaque that most people have no clue what they're approving. 4. Your genetic information is not anonymous. Testing companies anonymize genetic data before sharing it with outside companies or researchers. But that process can be reversed.
It's possible to identify unique mutations in an anonymous sample of DNA and compare those quirks to public databases to identify the donor. Using this technique, MIT scientists identified the donors behind five "anonymous" samples in just one day. 5. Your genetic data can be used against you. Federal genetic privacy laws do not apply to life, longterm care, or disability insurers. These companies are legally permitted to access genetic testing data and charge people higher prices or deny coverage based on their findings. Ellen Wright Clayton, a lawyer and Vanderbilt professor, told tech publication Gizmodo that existing law "actually provides very little protection" against this sort of discrimination. To sum up, direct-to-consumer genetic testing kits (spit kits), might seem like the perfect gift. But these tests risk people's privacy while offering scant medical benefits. Folks curious about their risk of disease should stick to genetic tests administered at doctor's offices. Those tests are far more reliable and offer greater privacy and legal protections.
Still, it’s fun to imagine that I, yes Ol’ Pete comes from a long line of fabulous Native American chiefs who roamed this country long before it was a country, sitting under the palaver tree dispensing wise counsel. Instead I have to grapple with the truth - a long line of retail clerks, wood cutters, fry cooks and gas station attendants that gave me birth. Darn. I’d have
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events, volunteering in garden beautification, and helping the Garden run smoothly. Docents are also encouraged (but not required) to lead garden tours. To each of these activities, docents bring valuable leadership made possible through this specialized training. Classes for the session take place from 9:30am to 1:00pm at San Diego Botanic Garden on the following dates and each session focuses on different areas of the Garden: January 30, Introduction to Docent Program; February 6, 13, and 20; March 5, 12, and 19; April 2 and 9. Space is limited, so register today by calling Jill Gardner at 760.436.3036, x219. For more information, contact SDBG Docent Training Coordinators: Liz Woodward at liz@woodwardweb.net or 760.420.1455; or Jeff Clingan, jclingan@SDBGarden.org or 760.267.3544. Cost is $60 for all 9 classes. Pre-requisites prior to enrollment required. Visit the website at SDBGarden.org. LIFE Lecture Series Continues -The LIFE Lecture Series continues at Mira Costa College, 1 Barnard Drive. Coming up on Friday, January 31st, at 1pm, will be Jessica Jones discussing Desalination Plant. After intermission and refreshments, at 2:30pm Phil Goscienski will speak on Avoid the Annoyances of Aging. A $1 parking permit is available at Lot 1A. Visit miracosta.edu/life or call 760.757.2121.
San Marcos Chamber Happenings - On Friday, January 31st from 9am-10am, Coffee With the Mayor, Rebecca Jones. Join us for good coffee, conversation and company at the Union Cowork, 251 No. City Drive, San Marcos. 92078. Then on Tuesday, February 18, at 11am, plan to attend the 6th Annual State of the City Address and featuring the Chamber's Excellence in Business Awards. Visit the Chamber's website for more information on both these events and to make reservations or call the Chamber. The Chamber is located at 251 North City Drive, #128, San Marcos 92078.
North County Aviculturists Meeting on February 1st - North County Aviculturists, a club for pet bird owners and breeders, will have the pleasure of a demonstration on Selecting Show Canaries From the Flock -- It's time to look over the canary chicks you've hatched and pick the ones that are show quality. We are fortunate to have a top expert in the field, David Benites, available to point out what to look for and how to keep your show birds in great shape. Join us on February 1st at 5:30pm to learn from an expert and to see some of his best birds. The meeting will be held at the Vista Masonic Center, 761 Eucalyptus Ave., Vista 92084. For more information, go to www.ncabirdclub.com. Escondido Woman's Club Meeting is February 3rd - The monthly general meeting of the Escondido Woman's Club (EWC) will be on Monday, February 3rd, starting at 10:30am, at their Clubhouse at 751 No. Rose St. (corner Mission Ave.), Escondido. Starting at 11:30am, the program will be an update on the Boys & Girls Club, presented by Christiann Stewart, one of our members who works at the Boys & Girls Club. In addition, there will be a report on the HOBY program, the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Program that EWC participates in by sponsoring some high school students to attend the weekend leadership retreat. Lunch this month is one of our specials - "Soup Day", where 10-12 members make a fantastic variety of soups, and we add salad, rolls, and dessert. This is always one of our favorite lunches. Cost is $15/person and guests are welcome. Reservations for the meeting should be made by Friday, January 31st, by calling Joy at 760.855.3850.
Free Writer's Workshop at San Marcos Library - This will be a 3-part Writer's Workshop Series featuring local published
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Historically Speaking by Tom Morrow
The Great Nebraska ‘Common Man’
If the so-called common man ever had a spokesman it had to have been William Jennings Bryan. He came from the heartland of Nebraska running three times for the presidency as a social-conservative, giving the socalled “every day American” a national voice.
Bryan was also nominated for president by the left-wing Populist Party, and many Populists would eventually follow Bryan into the Democratic Party.
In the intensely fought 1896 presidential election, Republican nominee William McKinley emerged triumphant. By then, Bryan had gained fame as an orator by inventing the national stumping tour reaching an estimated audience of 5 million people in 27 states. Bryan retained control of the Democratic Party and won the presidential nomination again in 1900. In the aftermath of the Spanish-American War, Bryan became a fierce opponent of American imperialism and much of his campaign centered on that issue. In the election, McKinley defeated Bryan, winning several Western states that Bryan had won in 1896. Bryan's influence in the party weakened after the 1900 election and the Democrats nominated the conservative Alton B. Parker in the 1904 presidential election. Bryan regained his stature in the party after Parker's resounding 1904, defeat by President Theodore Roosevelt. Ironically, voters from both parties increasingly embraced the many reforms that had long-been championed by Bryan.
Bryan was born March 19, 1860. He was one of our foremost orators and politicians. He won election to the House of Representatives in the 1890 election, serving two terms before making an unsuccessful bid for the Senate in 1894.
In 1896, he emerged as a dominant force in the Democratic Party, running as its presidential nominee in 1896, 1900, and 1908. He served as U.S. Secretary of State under President Woodrow Wilson.
At the 1896 Democratic National Convention, Bryan seized the moment, coming to national attention when he delivered his famous "Cross of Gold speech" attacking the U.S. gold standard and the Eastern moneyed interests as well as crusading for inflationary policies built around the expanded silver coins. From his “Cross of Gold” speech, Bryan emerged as the nation's leading Democrat. Bryan argued the debate over monetary policy was part of a broader struggle for democracy, political independence and the welfare of the "common man."
“Having behind us the commercial interests and the laboring interests and all the toiling masses, we shall answer their demands for a gold standard.” Bryan said. “You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns. You shall not crucify mankind upon a ‘cross of gold.’” Bryan's speech was met with rapturous applause and a celebration on the floor of the convention that lasted for more than half an hour, but it was to no avail. The presidency eluded Bryan again by defeat again in 1900 and 1008.
In a repudiation of incumbent President Grover Cleveland and his conservative Democrats, the 1896, Democratic convention nominated Bryan for president, making him the youngest major party presidential nominee in U.S. history. Subsequently,
Bryan won his party's nomination in the 1908 presidential election, but he was defeated by Roosevelt's chosen successor, William Howard Taft. Along with Henry Clay, Bryan is one of the two individuals who never won a presidential election despite receiving electoral votes in three separate presidential elections held after the ratification of the 12th Amendment. After the Democrats won the election of 1912, President Woodrow Wilson rewarded Bryan's support with the important cabinet position of U.S. Secretary of State. Bryan helped Wilson pass several progressive reforms through Congress, but he and Wilson clashed over U.S. neutrality in World War I. Bryan resigned from his post in 1915, after Wilson sent Germany a note of protest in response to the sinking of SS Lusitania by a German U-boat, thinking it would further involved the U.S. in the European war. After leaving office, Bryan retained some of his influence within the Democratic Party, but he increasingly devoted himself to religious matters and anti-evolution activism. If you remember the 1960s, you may recall the film “Inherit the Wind,” starring Spencer Tracy and Fredric March. The latter portrayed Bryan. Tracy portrayed noted defense attorney Clarence Darrow. Bryan and Darrow were good friends, although they were in opposite political corners on and off the stage of politics. In that event Bryan gained national attention for attacking the teaching of evolution in the “Scopes Trial.” For many years a statue of Bryan represented the state of Nebraska in the U.S. Capitol’s illustrious National Statuary Hall. However, last year (2019) Nebraska replaced his statue with that of Chief Standing Bear.
Since his death on July 26, 1925, Bryan has elicited mixed reactions from various political observers and historians, but he is widely considered to have been one of the most influential figures of the Progressive (liberal-socialist) Era. He was a forerunner to today’s liberal politicians such as senators Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and other Democrats seeding the 2020 presidency.
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been such a great chief!
Congratulations to Immanuel Faith Community Church for a clever and unique way of reaching our young people, letting them meet their heroes and perhaps, just perhaps, get a tip or two on how they can become not only a better athlete but a better person.
One of our brilliant writers and dear friend, Friedrich Gomez, recently lost a long time companion, and close friend, Carlos Abriz, following a long and difficult illness.
Our author, Pete Peterson, is a prolific writer and works with writers through the Escondido Public Library Pete Peterson’s short story collection, “After Midnight,” from Pallamary Publishing, will debut this summer. He can be contacted pete9391pacox.net.
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Friedrich met with Evelyn Madison and I at Evelyn’s home recently, mostly to remember Carlos and to share in Friedrich’s grief and to help console him and to help guide his dealing with Carlos’ passing..
The meeting turned out to resemble an Irish Wake . . . a long time tradition where Irish family and friends would gather to remember the person who had passed, recalling the events that made up his or her life . . . the accomplishments . . . and the happy memories. I think those Irish folk have the right idea. A Wake is a good thing. It most certainly helps to ease the pain of a loss.
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authors. Clive Aaron Gill leads two workshops focusing on the best ways to get published, keep your books selling, and hosts an author panel with other local authors sharing their experiences. The first workshop starts on Wednesday, February 5th, at 1pm. Join author Clive Aaron Gill in an interactive workshop to plan and achieve your story publishing goals. On Wednesday, March 4th, at 1pm, local authors will share their experiences in the challenging publishing world. The 3rd workshop will be on Wednesday, April 29th, at 1pm, with author Gill to discover how visuals help promote your stories. Learn from seasoned local authors. Authors' books available for purchase. Registration required. This event is free, but space is limited. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/vspjp3b. or see staff at the Library desk. The Library is located at 2 Civic Center Dr., San Marcos 9206; call 760.891.3000.
Oceanside Sunset Market Hosts Annual Public Safety Night - On Thursday, February 6th, from 5pm-8pm, the Annual Public Safety Night will be held at the Sunset Market, Pier View Way west of North Coast Highway in downtown Oceanside. Each year, Oceanside's Safety Team provides a great event for the family. Personnel from the Oceanside Police Department, Fire Department, and Lifeguards will present static displays of their equipment for the public to view. Each group will provide handouts outlining easy ways that individuals can be safe at home, work and play. Find out about volunteer and educational opportunities to learn about and become part of your city's safety team. Coloring books, stickers and hats may be some of the items that are handed out to guests that night at locations throughout the market. The 9/11 Remembrance Project will be returning by popular demand for the fourth
year. The project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to historical preservation and youth education to honor the 343 fallen Fire Department of the City of New York firefighters and the thousands impacted by September 11. The project focuses on the events of September 11th and what that day means to all first responders and our nation. Static displays include photos of 9/11 and artifacts from Ground Zero to preserve the memory of the event and the first responders, civilians, airline crew and passengers who were killed. The project continues to keep the memories of 9/11 alive and educates the next generation of youth who were not born when the even occurred. The United States Power Squadrons will be onsite providing information about boating safety and their boating safety courses in Seamanship, Piloting, Plotting and Position Finding, Celestial Navigation, Cruise Planning, Engine Maintenance, Marine Electronics, Sailing, and more. Trauma Intervention Programs (TIP) of San Diego will also be at the event. This group of specially trained citizen volunteers works closely with partnering agencies to provide a different dynamic to the emergency response system to meet the emotional needs of surviving victims. When a trauma occurs, partnering agencies such as law enforcement, fire and hospital personnel request a TIP volunteer to be with survivors to provide much-needed emotional and practical support immediately following the crisis. TIP will be onsite to provide information about volunteering and resources that can be used when traumatic events happen to you and your friends, family and co-workers. Large static displays including vehicles from the Police, Lifeguard Service, Fire and CERT, and educational information will be available. Each public safety division has something special to provide children and families. For more information,
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visit mainstreetoceanside.com/publicsafety-night or contact MainStreet Oceanside at 760.754.4512.
Vista Garden Club Meeting Announced - Growing herbs, recipes, and more, will be the topic of a presentation at 1:45pm, on Friday, February 7th, in the Azalea Room at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista CA. The Speaker is herbal expert, blogger, and writer, Karen England. Herb of the Year books from the International Herb Association will be available for purchase. Fingertip lunch is at noon followed by business meeting at 12:30, and program at 1:45 p.m. Visit www.vistagardenclub.org or email Vistagardenclub@gmail.com.
Kids in the Garden Class is Saturday, February 8th - Join Farmer Jones for this fun class on Saturday, February 8th from 10am to 12noon, "Play with Your Food: Veggie Critters"!
them. Learn about nutrition and healthful eating with Farmer Jones. We emphasize hands-on discovery and fun for all. Adults are always welcome. The classes are held at the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens (AVBG), 1270 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. Class fee is $5/person. You will pay Farmer Jones at the class. Class is FREE with $60 annual family membership in AVBG. Pre-registration is required by Thursday, February 6th, at farmerjonesavbg@gmail.com or call 760.822.6824. Visit the website at altavistabotanicalgardens.org or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/VistaAVBG/
Escondido Senior Travel February Meeting - The Senior Travel Service of the Escondido Senior Center will be held on Monday, February 10th at 1pm in the Auditorium, 210 Park Avenue, Escondido 92025. Their hours are Mon-Fri 9am to 12noon. Phone No. 760.745.5414. Senior Travel only accepts cash or check for payment - no credit cards. Payment due for Day trips must be 4-6 weeks in advance. Payment due for overnight trips must be 68 weeks in advance. Additional trips are planned and will be announced in a week or two right here in The Paper. Upcoming trips planned are Sun-Tues, March 8-10, Laughlin Trip - Sunday travel to Laughlin and stay at the Riverside for 2 nights. Travel to small historical town of Oatman on Monday, and depart for home on Tuesday. Trip includes 2 free breakfasts and either one free lunch or dinner. Checkin time: 8:30am. Cost is S-$190 and D$155.
Wednesday, April 22nd, Palm Springs Tram and Gardens - Travel to Palm Springs to take the tram up the mountain and have lunch at the Top. Afterwards have a guide while visiting the Sunnylands gardens. Cost is $99. Make Veggie Critters using vegetables and fruits; creativity is always encouraged. The children will even get to eat some of
Tues-Thurs, May 19-21, Coastal Fun Tour - Travel up to Split Pea Andersons for lunch, then to Morro Bay to stay at the Blue Sails Inn. Off to a dinner cruise at 5pm. Next day to Felton and board a train
through the Redwoods with a lunch included. Spend the evening at Monterey on your own either visiting Cannery Row or the Aquarium. Last day after breakfast travel home with a quick stop at Solvang. Trip includes 2 continental breakfasts, 2 lunches, and dinner on the cruise. Cost is S$625 and D-$499.
Single Travelers Club Meeting - The Single Travelers Club group will meet from 5pm-7pm on Tuesday, February 11, at the Hunter Steakhouse, 1221 Vista Way, Oceanside. There will be Happy Hour specials. Visitors welcome. The discussion will be "Foolproof travel packing tips." Please RSVP to Jackie at 760.438.1472.
Escondido from 6:15pm to 7:30pm. We meet on Mondays at Cypress Court, 1255 N. Broadway in Escondido. We are non profit. Come and see why it's important to lose weight, and hear some of our member’s experiences with weight loss. Bring a friend.
Historic Status for Town's Oldest House - The oldest house in Valley Center, which dates to 1781, has been declared a Site of Historic Interest by the Valley Center Historical Society. An historic marker has been placed at the site on Lilac Road, it was announced by History Museum president William Boyett.
S.D. County African Violet Society February Meeting - The program on Tuesday, February 11th from 10:30am to 12:30pm, will be a presentation on "African Violet Pests and what to do about them" presented by Barbara Conrad. The San Diego County African Violet Society is affiliated with the African Violet Society of America, Inc. and meets on the second Tuesdays each month @ 10:30am in the community room of the Vista Public Library, 700 Eucalyptus Avenue, Vista. Visitors are welcome and encouraged to attend a friendly, fun atmosphere, to learn how to care for African Violets. For additional information send email to bconrad999@yahoo.com. Leap Year Fun! - The Oceanside Chapter of CIVITAN International, a non-profit community service organization, has organized a BUNCO Tournament for Saturday February 29th! BUNCO begins at 1:00pm at San Luis Rey Mobile Home Park, 300 Academy Road in Oceanside. This fun-filled event will offer refreshments, door prizes, and lots of friendship! Admission is $20. INFO & RSVP: Nielsine Archibald (760-421-1554) or Mary Lou Elliott (760-639-0502). Open House for TOPS Support Group TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a support group for weight loss. We are having an Open House on February 24th in
Built 239 years ago and still in use as a residence, the adobe structure began life as a small one-room adobe and was used as a way station by a shepherd who tended and herded sheep and cattle from distant ranch-
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es. Over time, the adobe was enlarged and expanded. In the 1800s, the house served as a stage stop, and often accommodated overnight guests on stagecoach trips from Pala to San Diego. Lilac Road was on the regular run of stage lines. The property was recorded on County tax rolls for the first time in 1875.
During their inspection of the property, History Museum historians Petei McHenry and Robert Lerner benefitted from historical data provided the Diane Eckert, whose family owned the adobe and the surrounding 40 acres for more than half a century. The property was sold in 1998 to the late John Smylie whose family continues to own and occupy the home.
Designation of the Lilac Road house as a site of historic interest continues a practice started in 2010 with the naming of the Bear Valley Court House on Cole Grade Road which was built in 1882. Multiple structures have since been recognized by the Historical Society. For more information, contact the Valley Center History Museum at vchistory.org or call (760) 749-2993. The museum at 29200 Cole Grade Road is open Tuesday through Saturday from 12noon to 4pm. Admission is free
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some foreign bovines that require special attention, protective herding, veterinary care, special feeding and a whole industry to care for them.
We have also introduced equines which some sentimental people are lamenting need to be protected while they eat the surviving resourses in our western deserts.
When will we learn not to tamper with nature?!
Sparkle is pet of the week at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 3-1/2 year old, 7 pound, female, Domestic Short Hair cat with a White and Brown Tabby coat.
Sparkle is an active cat who loves attention, as long as you don’t touch her tail. She doesn’t seem to like that. She was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through the Friends of County Animal Shelters (FOCAS) program.
The $100 adoption fee for Sparkle includes medical exams, vaccinations, spay, and registered microchip. For more information call 760-753-6413, visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas, or log on to SDpets.org.
Our species has caused the extinction of the moa, the dodo, Carolina parakeet, billions of passenger pigeons, the heath hen, Steller sea cow. We have introduced English sparrows domestic pigeons, mice, rats and, cats, dogs, pigs, foreign fishes and reptiles to the environment.
And some lament management of feral horses. Let’s get real !
/s/John Tashjian, San Marcos, CA.
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office in a suburb of Portland, Oregon. He was the Fire Chief. He was Russell by then. He never really liked “Rusty.” Friends. We all need them. We all want them. Without friends, Aristotle said, no one would choose to live.” We all need to make and maintain good friendships.
Pastor Tom Fry (Retired) Church of the Nazarene Last Saturday, I learned that Tony had died. When my family moved to California in 1951, Tony was the first kid I met in our new neighborhood. He became my first new friend. Sunday afternoon, I was thinking about Tony and our friendship. It waxed and waned over the years. In our adult years, we heard about each other through our mothers who became friends after Tony and I. Later, social media helped us find each other. Thinking about Tony led to remembering it was Rusty’s birthday. Rusty was another “first friend,” at the new school in Los Angeles.
Rusty loved to play fireman at recess. He would straddle a bench, call us to jump on and we would make siren noises as we raced to an imaginary fire. Rusty was always in charge, always the fire chief. He wanted to be a fireman. The last time we talked was in his
Proverbs 18:24, in the New King James Version, says, “A man who has friends must himself be friendly.”
Good friends encourage one another. They cheer for each other and enjoy each other’s successes. Good friends see potential in each other. That’s why we let Rusty be the chief of our recess fire engine.
Good friends persevere. Through childhood, teens, adulthood. It takes work to be a friend. Sometimes, as life moves in different directions, friendships fade away.
Proverbs 18:24, concludes, “there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”
That friend is Jesus who promised, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Good friends are hard to come by. Jesus has promised to be your friend, no matter what. Accept his offer to be your best friend forever.
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January 23, 2020
A Weekly Message from the Mayor of Your Community published in the belief that it is important for elected leaders to communicate with their constituents and that constituents have a means of hearing from their elected leaders.
San Marcos • Mayor Rebecca Jones Stay green and save energy this winter
Cooler temperatures bring sweaters, jackets and making sure your home is ready for cold weather. Here are some energy saving tips: • Buy a power strip for your entertainment center, and remember to use it! Your TV, sound and gaming systems can all be plugged into a power strip and one button turns everything off. Some strips even come with a remote control. • Appliances with glowing lights or displays (like coffee makers) use small amounts of electricity all day and night, which can add up over time. Unplug them when it makes sense. • You can get timers for your electronics that require charging. The timer allows you to plug in your phone or tablet computer and not waste electricity once it’s fully charged. • Make sure your heating system is in working order. For more information about conserving energy this holiday season, please visit www.sdge.com.
Escondido • Mayor Paul “Mac” Mcnamara Greetings Escondido,
On January 10, 2020 I attended the weekly SANDAG meeting. As you know, the SANDAG focus or what you hear most about is transportation and housing in the region. The organization is made up of two of county supervisors and a rep from each of the city councils. Normally, a vote tally is based on how many of the cities vote for or against something. But AB805 changed that and allowed that if two members call for a weighted vote then a weighted vote will be held. What that means in practical terms is that if Chula Vista and the city of San Diego vote together, their combined populations outweigh everyone else. In the year that I’ve been on the board that has happened on rare occasion. Well it happened on the 10th again. Basically, we were asked to vote on Bike Path funds. The proposed use of those funds was to build bike paths at the cost of 5.5 million dollars a mile. While I love to ride a bike, I couldn’t support such an excessive cost. As one wag put it, that’s some pretty expensive paint. Sadly, I felt the organization lost a lot of credibility on that day. Semper Fi, Mac Paul P. McNamara Mayor of Escondido pmcnamara@escondido.org
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send your check, made payable to “Love on Your Back”, to Carol Wood, 3597 Kellington Ct., Oceanside CA 92056. Carol is president of the Love on Your Back program, which is a 501(c)(3) charity. There is also a container in the office of Bonsall Elementary and Sullivan Middle Schools to donate food items. Items needed are shown on their Facebook Page: Love on Your Back.
The Bonsall Woman’s Club meets the first Thursday of the month at The Golf Club of California, 3742 Flowerwood Ln., Fallbrook, CA. Doors open at 9:00am with coffee and tea available. Their next meet-
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DAR Members Heard Program about Camp Kangaroo - The Santa Margarita Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), had the pleasure of hearing about Camp Kangaroo from Ryana Goldberger, National Director, Patient Experience, and Mikayla Beaulieu, Volunteer Services Coordinator. A power point presentation about this camp for grieving children and adolescents was truly informative. Counselors from Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care, along with trained volunteers work one-on-one with grieving children. The children receive emotional support and education to help them learn to cope and move forward with their lives. Fun games, hiking and swimming is incorporated along with the counseling which is held at Mile High Camp in Angelus Oaks. Children are referred to the camp from agencies and there is no charge for them. The camp is financially supported by corporate and local sponsors, Seasons Hospice & Foundation and donations from the community. Grief comes in many stages and is not the same for everyone. It helps the children to work through it with other children in the same situation. An honorarium and certifi-
Vista • Mayor Judy Ritter
A Hidden Asset: Senior Volunteers
Senior residents are an important part of Vista’s volunteer community, with hundreds of seniors donating their time to make a difference each year. Several areas are currently in need of senior volunteers: the Out & About Transportation program, and the Fire and Sheriff’s Senior Volunteer programs. Volunteers are needed a few hours a month at the McClellan Senior Center to drive homebound seniors to medical appointments, shopping, and other activities. The Vista Fire Department is also recruiting senior volunteers to help with office work, fire prevention education, station tours, and providing support at emergency incidents. The Senior Sheriffs volunteers assist with administrative work, traffic control, and providing home checks for homebound residents or for those away on vacation. Research shows that seniors who volunteer enjoy health benefits after just one year of volunteering, including decreases in anxiety and depression, loneliness and social isolation. That’s an added plus to the benefits Vista receives from its senior volunteers! Thanks to each of the volunteers making a difference in the Vista community.
Oceanside • Mayor Peter Weiss
SALES TAX RATE INCREASES, OCEANSIDE
Oceanside voters passed Sales Tax Measure X in November 2018, allowing the sales tax rate in Oceanside to increase by 1/2 percent for seven years. The revenue from Measure X is slated to improve infrastructure and the delivery of public safety services.
The City has already initiated the Fire Department’s new Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program. Oceanside Fire has hired 29 new EMTs who handle Basic Life Support medical aid calls and transports. The Fire Department has also ordered an additional ambulance for this use. This allows current staff to be redeployed, puts an additional Fire Engine in service, reduces response times, and optimizes the medical aid that residents receive. The City has also added a second Homeless Outreach Team (HOT), a van for their work, and an additional social worker. Over $2.5 million will be used for road this year which includes slurry seals and overlays for numerous neighborhood streets. cate was presented by 1st Vice Regent Laura Horn and regent, Charla Boodry. The DAR is open to any female eighteen years of age or older who is lineally
descended from an ancestor who aided in some way the fight for independence in the American Revolution. Visit www.santamargarita.californiadar.org
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The end of Win7 support, the resulting flood of Win10 “refurbs” and our evolving requirements have created a “perfect storm” of opportunity here in early 2020. As Microsoft ends support for Windows7, let’s step back and take a closer look at how changes in the way computers are being used today have affected the kind of hardware we need. The Internet has profoundly affected how big business, small business and home users actually use their PCs. While some workstation, gaming and server applications continue to push the limits of speed, power and storage technology, for the vast
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pied by a downright moron."
H.L. Mencken, The Baltimore Evening Sun, July 26, 1920 Give up Golf?
Jim decided to tie the knot with his longtime girlfriend. One evening, after the honeymoon, he was carefully cleaning his golf shoes. His new wife was standing there watching him. After a long period of silence she finally speaks. "Honey, I've been
thinking, now that we are married I think it's time you quit golfing.
Maybe you should sell your golf clubs". Jim gets this horrified look on his face... She says, "Darling, what's wrong"?
To which he replies, "There for a minute you were sounding like my ex-wife". "Ex-wife"! she screams, "I didn't know you were married before"! "I wasn't"!
••••• No, I wasn't playing Devil's Advocate. I really think your idea is stupid.
Most home and business PC users primarily use their PCs to access either the Internet or server based LANS (local area networks). NonInternet or “off line” applications for these users are typically “low task” programs like spreadsheets, word processing, photo shop and accounting programs that require minimal processing power and memory. Easy Internet access to streaming video and music has reduced local storage needs for home users and big business “servers” store most computer data on their LAN’s servers. Government, education and corporate users are trending toward inexpensive “thin client” workstations that are little more than “dumb terminals” that access powerful servers. On average, today’s user actually needs less processing power, memory and on board storage (hard drive) space than they did ten years ago. An average ten year old business or home PC would have a first generation Intel i3 or AMD Athlon II CPU with a benchmark speed around 3000 (Passmark Benchmarks). It would also have an HDD (hard disk drive) between 500GB and 1.0TB and typically 4GB to 8GB of RAM (memory). For most big business and nearly all home and small business applications, these specificaDear God, my prayer for 2011 is for a fat bank account & a thin body. Please don't mix these up like you did last year. AMEN!
THE PASTOR'S CAT
This particular story just made me laugh. Every time I think about it, the vision of that poor cat just amuses me to no end. Hope the story leaves a bright spot in your day.
Dwight Nelson recently told a true story about the pastor of his church. He had a kitten that climbed up a tree in his backyard and then was afraid to come down. The pastor coaxed, offered warm milk, etc.
The kitty would not come down. The tree was not sturdy enough to climb, so the pastor decided that if he tied a rope to his car and pulled it until the tree bent down, he could then reach up and get the kitten.
That's what he did, all the while checking his progress in the car. He then figured if he went just a little bit further, the tree would be bent sufficiently for him to reach the kitten. But as he moved the car a little further forward, the rope broke.
tions are optimal for current applications. That means having a PC with a faster CPU, a larger hard drive and more RAM would not make the computer perform its tasks any faster or better. For this reason many new Dell, HP and Lenovo notebook and desktop PCs sold today are actually slower, with less storage and RAM than the ten year old PC sitting on your desk. It isn’t because they can’t make more capable computers. It is simply a recognition of the fact that more powerful systems are more costly and don’t provide tangible benefits to the most users. The bottom line for most users is that buying a new PC today is foolish. Corporate, school and government users are dumping millions of excellent, powerful notebooks desktops and towers onto the “refurb” market as they purchase less powerful workstations for their
The tree went 'boing!' and the kitten instantly sailed through the air out of sight.
The pastor felt terrible. He walked all over the neighborhood asking people if they'd seen a little kitten. No. Nobody had seen a stray kitten. So he prayed, 'Lord, I just commit this kitten to your keeping,' and went on about his business. A few days later he was at the grocery store, and met one of his church members. He happened to look into her shopping cart and was amazed to see cat food. This woman was a cat hater and everyone knew it, so he asked her, 'Why are you buying cat food when you hate cats so much?'
She replied, 'You won't believe this,' and then told him how her little girl had been begging her for a cat, but she kept refusing. Then a few days before, the child had begged again, so the Mom finally told her little girl, 'Well, if God gives you a cat, I'll let you keep it.' She told the pastor, 'I watched my child go out in the yard, get on her knees, and ask God for a cat. And really, Pastor, you won't believe this, but I saw it with my own eyes. A kitten suddenly came flying out of the blue sky, with its paws outspread, and landed right in front of her.' ••••• Husband, ordering cake over phone ...
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PLAINTIFFF: CURREN BAIN, a Minor, by and through his G.A. L., ABBE BAIN DEFENDANTS: OPTIMIST CLUB OF VISTA, RANCHO BUENA VISTA LITTLE LEAGUE, et al. AMENDMENT TO COMPLAINT
Under Code Civ. Proc. Sec. 474 FICTITIOUS NAME (Court order required once case is at issue)
Plaintiff, being ignorant of the true name of a defendant when the complaint in the abovenamed case was filed, and having designated defendant in the complaint by the fictitious name of: DOE 1 and having discoverd the true name of defendant to be JESSE ENGLISH, DBA NORTH COUNTY LONGHORNS amends the complaint by inserting such true name in place of such fictitious name wherever it appears in the complaint. Date: September 5, 2019 /s/ Frederic Milberg ORDER
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To: Optimist Club of Vista Plaintiff: Curren Bain, by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Abbe Bain, seeks damages in the above entitled actions, as follows: AMOUNT 1. General damages a. Pain, suffering, and inconvenience $ 100,000.00 b. Emotional distress $ 10,000.00 c. Loss of consortium $ 0.00 d. Loss of society and companionshiip (wrongful death actions only) $ 0.00 e. Other (specify) $ 0.00 f. Other (specify) $ 0.00 g. (Coninued onf Attachment 1.g. 2. Special damages a. Medical expenses (to date) $ 5,893.23 b. Future medical expenses (present value) $30,000.00 c. Loss of earnings (to date) $ 0.00 d. Loss of future earning capacity (present value) $ 0.00 e. Property damage $ 0.00 f. Funeral expenses (wrongful death actions only) $ 0.00 g. Future contribution (present value) wrongful death actions only) h. Value of personal service, advice, or training (wrongful death actions only) $ 0.00 i. Other (specify) $ 0.00 j. (Other (specify) $ 0.00 k. (Continued on Attachment 2.k. 3. Punitive Damqages Plaintiff reserves the right to seek punitive damages in the amount of $ 0.00 when pursuing a judgment in the suit filed against you. Date: 1/3/2020 Frederic J. Milberg, Esq. /s/Frederick J Milberg 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 & 2/06/2020
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of
the
business,
MyKey
Services, Mykey Locksmith Services, Mikey Locksmith
Services,
located
at
1335
Mimosa Ct., Escondido, CA. 92027. This business is registered by: Michael Daniel Garcia 1335 Mimosa Ct. Escondido, Ca. 92027 This
business
is
conducted
by
an
individual. First day of business n/a. /s/ Michael Daniel Garcia Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder
of
San
Diego
on
12/20/2019 01/02, 01/09, 01/16 & 01/23/2020
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2019-9029494 The name of the business, W. P. Plumbing,
888.769.9144
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This business is registered by: Wesley Neil Pashong 7104 Mimosa Dr. Carlsbad, Ca. 92011 business
is
conducted
by
an
Dronenburg
Jr.,
First day of business n/a. /s/ Wesley Neil Pashong Filed
with
County
(760) 471-1006
Restaurants
J&M’s Family Restaurant 1215 E. Valley Parkway Escondido
MOVING/STORAGE
92011.
individual.
Top grade printing of all types, brochures, letterhead, posters banners, business cards.
Lawyer Makes House Calls Free Consultation
located at 7104 Mimosa Dr., Carlsbad, CA.
This
ALOHA PRINTING
760.727.4248
WOOD FURNITURE REPAIR
I Make House Calls
name
Locksmith Services, My Key Locksmith
“Perfection is the Start”
ELECTRICIAN
Broken Parts•Loose Joints Moving Damage and MORE
The
Pool Service
www.escondidocoin.com Coins•Gold•Silver•Vintage Watches
Furniture Repair
STATEMENT
#2019-9030141
Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment That Everyone Can Afford Now offering a range of care options to help everyone, even if restricted by money or ability to get to my office. Call Now! 760-290.3611 Dr. Gary Loos 1645 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd. Ste. 102 San Marcos
LAW OFFICES OF ANTHONY ABBOTT
375 S. RANCHO SANTA FE RD. SUITE 105 SAN MARCOS, CA. 92078 46 YEARS A LAWYER www.anthonyabbott.com
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
Where homestyle cooking is just the beginning…
760.745.3710
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Ernest
J.
Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on
12/12/2019 01/02, 01/09, 01/16 & 01/23/2020
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2020-9000342 The name of the business, Waring Court Pediatric and Adult Medical Group, located at 3230 Waring Court, Suite J, Oceanside, CA. 92056. This business is registered by: Victor Michael Dalforno 300 Bedford Circle Carlsbad, CA. 992008 Stewart Fife Wilkey 550 Anchor Way Carlsbad, CA. 92008 This business is conducted by a General Partnership. First day of business 1/1/2008. /s/ Victor Michael Dalforno Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/6/2020. 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 & 2/6/2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2020-9000400 The name of the business, JTI Petitions, located at 32989 Luiseno Circle Dr., Pauma
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
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Valley, CA. 92061.
STATEMENT STATEMENT
This business is registered by:
#2019-9030135
Christopher Sean Jordan
#2019-9029376
The name of the business, Roy’s Refurb
32989 Luiseno Circle Dr.
The name of the business, Sawyer Rae
Internet Sales, located at 720 Hillward
Productions Wedding and Event Planners,
Street, Escondido, CA. 92027.
located at 528 South Coast Hwy, Oceanside,
This
This business is registered by: 720 Hillward Street
This business is registered by:
Escondido, Ca. 92027
Linda Shirley Birdsall
This
31430 Melvin St. Menifee, CA. 92584 This
business
is
business
is
by
an
individual. First day business 10/31/2014
Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/11/2019 01/02, 01/09, 01/16 & 01/23/2020
Theodore Roosevelt's ideas on Immigrants and being an AMERICAN in 1907
'In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the person's becoming in every facet an American, and nothing but an American ... There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag ... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English ... And we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people.' Theodore Roosevelt 1907
conducted
by
an
/s/ Christopher Sean Jordan conducted
by
an
Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County
individual.
Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/7/2020.
First day of business 10/01/19.
1/16, 1/23, 1/30 & 2/6/2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder
of
San
Diego
12/20/2019
#2020-9000180 The name of the business, Western Mutual
STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #2020-9000119 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: The Rustic Garden Box. THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT OF THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME WAS FILED IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY ON 12/5/2018 and assigned File No. 2018-9029925. LOCATED AT 850 Los Vallecitos Blvd., San Marcos, CA. 92069. MAILING DDRESS: 5131 Delaney Court, Carlsbad, CA. 92008. THE FOLLOWING PARTNER HAS WITHDRAWN: Linda Berry Jenerette 2153 Silverado Street San Marcos, Ca. 92078 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) /s/ Linda Berry Jenerette This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County on 1/03/2020.
STATEMENT
on
01/02, 01/09, 01/16 & 01/23/2020
/s/ Linda Shirley Birdsall
is
First day of business 1/7/2020.
/s/ Roy Alan Asaro conducted
business
individual.
Roy Alan Asaro Ca. 92054.
Pauma Valley, CA. 92061
Clerk/Recorder of San Diego
1/09, 1/16, 1/23 & 1/30/2020
Development, located at 929 Orchid Way, Carlsbad, Ca. 92011. This business is registered by: Edward J. and Laura J.
Scarpelli
929 Orchid Way Carlsbad, Ca. 92011 This business is conducted by a Married Couple First day of business 1/03/2020. /s/ Edward J. Scarpelli Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/03/2020. 1/09, 1/16, 1/23 & 1/30/2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2020-9001400 The name of the business, ERS Event Marketing,
located
at
1788
La
Costa
Meadows #101, San Marcos, CA. 92078. This business is registered by: Endurance Race Series, LLC 3220 Erie Parkway Erie, Colorado 80516 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business 7/1/2005 /s/ Jeff Stoner, President Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/16/2020. 1/23, 1/30, 2/06 & 2/13/2020
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT
#2020-9000399 The name of the business, L.O.D. Enterprises, located at
2904
Bateman
Lane,
Modesto, CA. 95354 This business is registered by: Abraham Salazar 2904 Bateman Lane Modesto, CA. 95354 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business n/a. /s/ Abraham Salazar Filed
with
Ernest
Dronenburg
Jr.,
J.
County
Clerk/Recorder
of
San
Diego on 1/07/2020. 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 & 2/06/2020
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT
#2020-900 1112 The name of the business, Dedicated
Dads
Transforming
the
World,
located at 612 S. Cleveland St., Oceanside, CA. 92054. This business is registered by: Joseph Antonio Marron 612 S. Cleveland St. Oceanside, Ca. 92054 This business is conducted by an individual. First
day
of
business
1/14/2020. /s/ Joseph Antonio Marron Filed
with
Ernest
Dronenburg
Jr.,
J.
County
Clerk/Recorder
of
San
Diego on 1/14/2020. 1/23, 1/30, 2/06 & 2/13/2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT
#2019-9029931 The name of the business, Smart Microbials, located at 806 Twin Oaks Valley Rd.,
San
Marcos,
CA.
92069. This
business
is
registered by: Alfonso Garcia 2121 Skyview Glen Escondido, CA. 92027 This
business
conducted
is
by
an
individual. First day business 1/12/19. /s/ Alfonso Garcia Filed
with
Dronenburg
Ernest Jr.,
J.
County
Clerk/Recorder
of
San
Diego on 12/19/2019 01/02,
01/09,
01/16
&
01/23/2020
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT
#2019-9030178 The name of the business, Dood’s Deli, Dood’s Deli and Cafe, located at 938 S. Andreasen
Dr.,
#A,
Escondido, CA. 92029. This
business
is
registered by: Tots and Eggs, LLC 938 S. Andreasen Dr., #A Escondido, CA. 92029 This
business
is
conducted by a Limited Liability Company First day business n/a. /s/ Christopher S. Nelson, President Filed
with
Dronenburg
Ernest Jr.,
J.
County
Clerk/Recorder
of
San
Diego on 12/20/2019 01/02,
01/09,
01/16
&
01/23/2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT
#2019-9030102 The name of the business, Tania
Britto
Translations, 1379
Amaral
located
McLane
Ln
at .,
Escondido, Ca. 92026. This
business
is
registered by:
NOTICE OF INTENDED DECISION (Administrative)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
The Planning Division Manager of the City of San Marcos has considered the proposed project and does intends to APPROVE the Director’s Permit DP19-0025 on February 03, 2020. Project No.: DP19-0025 Applicant(s): Leading Notes Studios Request: Director’s Permit Renewal to allow the operation of a personal service facility (individual and small group musical instruction) within a 2,195 square foot suite in an existing commercial center located in the Commercial (C) Zone in the Business/Industrial District. Environmental Determination: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of San Marcos did find the project Categorically Exempt (EX19042) pursuant to Section 15301 Class 1 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), in that this is an existing facility with no expansion. Location of the Property: 760 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, more particularly described as: Parcel 4 of Parcel Map Number 9761, City of San Marcos, County of San Diego, State of California, filed in the County Recorder of San Diego County on March 6, 1980. Assessor’s Parcel Number: 221-023-08-00. Further information about this notice can be obtained from Jordan Yanke, Assistant Planner by calling 760-7441050 extension 3204 or via email (jyanke@sanmarcos.net). NOTICE: Any interested person may appeal the decision of the Planning Division Manager to the Planning Commission provided the appeal fee is paid ($20 for residents; $1,155 for non-residents) and a written appeal is submitted to the Planning Division Secretary within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the decision (due no later than 5:30 PM on February 13, 2020). The written appeal should specify the reasons for the appeal and the grounds upon which the appeal is based. The City’s Planning Commission will then consider the filed appeal/s at a later public hearing. The Planning Division can be contacted at 760-744-1050, extension 3233 or ghenderson@sanmarcos.net. The City of San Marcos is committed to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to participate in any City program, service or activity, please contact the City Clerk’s office at 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA. 92069, or call 760-744-1050, extension 3145. Phil Scollick, City Clerk, City of San Marcos. PD: 01/23/2020. NAME
Escondido, Ca. 92026 This
business
is
conducted by a General Partnership. First day of business n/a. /s/ Tania Britto Amaral Filed
with
Dronenburg
Ernest Jr.,
Clerk/Recorder
J.
County of
San
01/02,
01/09,
01/16
01/23/2020
&
259 Carissa Dr., Oceanside, CA. 92057. This business is registered by: Roberto Diaz Jacobo 259 Carissa Dr. Oceanside, CA. 92057 This business is conducted by an individual. First
day
of
business
5/15/12. /s/Roberto Diaz Jacobo Filed
with
Ernest
Dronenburg
Jr.,
J.
County
Clerk/Recorder
of
San
Diego on 12/26/2019 1/09, 1/16, 1/23 & 1/30/2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2019-9030662 The name of the business, Global Provisions, located at 6503 Via Dos Valles, Rancho Santa Fe, CA. 92067 This business is registered by: Richard James Valentin 11733 Stoney Peak Dr. #125 San Diego, Ca. 92128 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business 12/30/19. /s/Richard James Valentin Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/30/2019 1/09, 1/16, 1/23 & 1/30/2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2020-9000091 The name of the business, Inland Inspection Service, located at 18218-131 Paradise Mt. Rd., Valley Center, CA. 92082 This business is registered by: Patricia Lee Kidd 18218-131 Paradise Mt. Rd. Valley Center, CA. 92082 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business 6/01/2004. /s/Patricia Lee Kidd Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 01/02/2020 1/09, 1/16, 1/23 & 1/30/2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT
#2020-9000517 The name of the business, Coastal Pacific Solutions, located at 727 Santa Paula, Solana Beach, CA. 92075 This business is registered by: Jacques Wixon 727 Santa Paula Solana Beach, CA. 92075 This business is conducted by an individual. First
day
of
business
1/8/20. /s/ Jacques Wixon Filed
with
Dronenburg
Ernest Jr.,
Clerk/Recorder
J.
of
San
1/16, 1/23, 1/30 & 2/06/20
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT
#2020-9000164 The name of the business, Thomas Kinsey Books, tdk Books,
located
at
718
Sycamore Ave., #26, Vista, Ca. 92083. This business is registered by: Thomas DuWayne Kinsey 718 Sycamore Ave., Sp. 26 This business is conducted First day of business 1/1/20. /s/
Solana Beach Solutions,
Kinsey
located
Filed
at
727
Santa
Thomas with
DuWayne Ernest
Paula, Solana Beach, CA.
Dronenburg
92075
Clerk/Recorder
This
business
is
registered by:
Solana Beach, CA. 92075 business
conducted
by
is an
individual. First
day
of
business
1/8/20. /s/ Jacques Wixon Filed
with
Dronenburg
Jr.,
J.
County of
San
Diego on 1/03/2020 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 & 2/06/20
727 Santa Paula
Ernest Jr.,
Clerk/Recorder
J.
County of
San
Diego on 1/08/2020 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 & 2/06/20
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2020-9000060 The name of the business, Hydroland Development Consulting, located at 728 Palomino Court, San Marcos, CA. 92069. This business is registered by: Ricardo Alzaga 728 Palomino Court San Marcos Ca. 92069 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business 2/28/14.. /s/Ricardo Alzaga Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 01/02/2020 1/09, 1/16, 1/23 & 1/30/2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2019-9028867 The name of the business, Pacific Home Repairs & Handyman Services, located at 656 Jacks Creek Rd., Escondido, Ca. 92027. This business is registered by: Salvador Agustin 656 Jacks Creek Rd. Escondido, Ca. 92027 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business 12/04/19. /s/Salvador Agustin Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/04/2019 1/02, 1/09, 1/16, & 1/23/2020
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2019-9030255 The name of the business, Curry & More Indian Bistro, located at 113 S. Las Posas Rd, Ste 111, San Marcos, CA. 92078. This business is registered by: OM SM Kripa, Inc. 113 S. Las Posas Rd., Ste 111 San Marcos, CA. 92078 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business n/a. /s/ Sunil Malhotra, President Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/23/2019 1/09, 1/16, 1/23 & 1/30/2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2019-9030256 The name of the business, Curry & More Indian Bistro, located at 113 S. Las Posas Rd, Ste 111, San Marcos, CA. 92078. This business is registered by: Shree SM Kripa, Inc. 113 S. Las Posas Rd., Ste 111 San Marcos, CA. 92078 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business 10/16/16. /s/ Sunil Malhotra, President Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/23/2019 1/09, 1/16, 1/23 & 1/30/2020.
County
Diego on 01/08/2020
The name of the business,
This
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Art and Culture, located at
by an individual.
STATEMENT
#2020-9000508
Jacques Wixon
Diego on 12/20/2019
The name of the business,
Vista, CA. 92083. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
1379 McLane Ln.
STATEMENT
#2019-9030414
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2019-9030598 The name of the business, Pamela Renee, located at 436 Paso Del Norte, Escondido, Ca. 92026 This business is registered by: Pamela Renee Miller 436 Paso Del Norte Escondido, CA. 92026 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business 12/30/19. /s/ Pamela Renee Miller Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/30/2019 1/09, 1/16, 1/23 & 1/30/2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2019-9029484 The name of the business, White Canvas Collaborative, located at 4878 Portsmouth Bay Ct., Oceanside, Ca. 92057. This business is registered by: Maintenance Required LLC 4878 Portsmouth Bay Ct. Oceanside, Ca. 92057 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Co. First day of business n/a. /s/ Melissa Uehara, Manager Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/12/2019 1/09, 1/16, 1/23 & 1/30/2020.
INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 2020-1483
Ordinance No. 2020-1483 – an ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Marcos, California, approving an amendment of the Heart of the City Specific Plan. Ordinance 2020-1483 was introduced on January 14, 2020, and will be presented to the City Council for adoption on January 28, 2020. A certified copy is posted in the office of the City Clerk at 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA. Phillip Scollick, City Clerk, City of San Marcos. PD: 1/23/2020 ORDINANCE NO. 2020-1482
Ordinance No. 2020-1482 – an ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Marcos, California, approving an amendment of the Mission 316 Specific Plan. Ordinance 2020-1482 was introduced on January 14, 2020, and will be presented to the City Council for adoption on January 28, 2020. A certified copy is posted in the office of the City Clerk at 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA. Phillip Scollick, City Clerk, City of San Marcos. PD: 1/23/2020 SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2019-1481
Ordinance No. 2019-1481 of the City Council of the City of San Marcos, California, amending Chapters 20.230 and 20.425 of the San Marcos Municipal Code relating to accessory entertainment in tasting rooms. Ordinance No. 2019-1481 was introduced on December 10, 2019 and adopted by the City Council of the City of San Marcos, California, on January 14, 2020 by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JENKINS, NUÑEZ, PETREK, WALTON AND JONES. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE. A certified copy is posted in the office of the City Clerk at 1 Civic Center Dr, San Marcos, CA. Phillip Scollick, City Clerk, City of San Marcos. PD: 1/23/2020
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT
#2019-9029475 The name of the business, Humming located
at
Hippies, 14443
Tyler Road, Valley Center, Ca. 92082. This
business
is
registered by: Tara Christine Tellez 14443 Tyler Road Valley Center, Ca. 92082 This
business
conducted
by
is an
individual. First day of business n/a. /s/ Tara Christine Tellez Filed
with
Dronenburg
Ernest Jr.,
Clerk/Recorder of Diego on 12/12/2019 01/02,
01/09,
J.
County
01/16
San
NOTICE OF INTENDED DECISION (Administrative)
The Planning Division Manager of the City of San Marcos has considered the proposed project and does intends to APPROVE the Director’s Permit DP19-0024 on February 03, 2020. Project No.: DP19-0024 Applicant(s): The Jones Institute Request: Director’s Permit Renewal to allow the operation of a Medical Office (1,920 square foot outpatient physical therapy clinic) within an existing building located in the Light Industrial (L-I) Zone in the Questhaven/La Costa Meadows Neighborhood. Environmental Determination: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of San Marcos did find the project Categorically Exempt (EX19041) pursuant to Section 15301 Class 1 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), in that this is an existing facility with no expansion. Location of the Property: 1645 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Suite 130, more particularly described as: Parcel A, of Parcel Map 12104, in the City of San Marcos, as filed in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of California, on May 12, 1982. Assessor’s Parcel Number: 223-030-62-00. Further information about this notice can be obtained from Jordan Yanke, Assistant Planner by calling 760-7441050 extension 3204 or via email (jyanke@sanmarcos.net). NOTICE: Any interested person may appeal the decision of the Planning Division Manager to the Planning Commission provided the appeal fee is paid ($20 for residents; $1,155 for non-residents) and a written appeal is submitted to the Planning Division Secretary within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the decision (due no later than 5:30 PM on February 13, 2020). The written appeal should specify the reasons for the appeal and the grounds upon which the appeal is based. The City’s Planning Commission will then consider the filed appeal/s at a later public hearing. The Planning Division can be contacted at 760-744-1050, extension 3233 or ghenderson@sanmarcos.net. The City of San Marcos is committed to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to participate in any City program, service or activity, please contact the City Clerk’s office at 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA. 92069, or call 760-744-1050, extension 3145. Phil Scollick, City Clerk, City of San Marcos. PD: 01/23/2020.
&
01/23/2020
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2020-9000211 The name of the business, Semper Fi Fund, Amierica’s Fund, located at Santa Margarita Rd., Bldg H-49, Camp Pendleton, CA. 92055. This business is registered by: Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund Santa Margarita Rd., Bld H-49 Camp Pendleton, CA. 92055 This business is conducted by a corporaton. First day business 5/02/2012. /s/ Thomas Benoit, Chief Financial Officer Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/03/2020 01/09, 01/16, 1/23 & 01/30/2020
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2019-9029152 The name of the business, Wildflower Studio LLC, located at 2151 Island Shore Way, San Marcos, CA. 92078. This business is registered by: Wildflower Studio LLC 2151 Island Shore Way San Marcos, CA. 92078 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business 10/1/2014. /s/ Michelle Dransart, President Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/09/2019 01/02, 01/09, 01/16 & 01/23/2020
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