July 12, 2018
Volume 48 - No. 28
By Friedrich Gomez
This cover story is dedicated to Escondido resident, Nikki Lapitan and her beagle dog, Tobee. Not a day passes that readers of The Paper either email me or stop me on the street or approach me in supermarkets to personally pass on their story suggestions to me. Nikki Lapitan is one of our most ardent fans, and her deep love for dogs truly inspired me to research and compose this true-life storyline. To all of our readership, we value you beyond words. The The Paper Paper -- 760.747.7119 760.747.7119
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ABUSIVE BABYSITTER EXPOSED BY FAMILY DOG.
It all happened less than 5 years ago. In September of 2013, to be exact. It seemed like an ordinary quest for the young married couple, Benjamin and Hope Jordan of Charleston, South Carolina. The new parents were conducting a very thorough search for a babysitter to take care of their 7-month-old baby, named Finn. It was a careful search, after all, their infant son was their pride-and-joy, still too young to talk and, therefore, fully reliant on mommy and daddy’s selection
Taking no chances and leaving no stone unturned, the Jordan couple took their time scrutinizing candidates and after conducting a lengthy background check, decided on a 22year-old woman named Alexis Khan, the perfect babysitter. On paper, she was far-and-away bestsuited to care for their infant son, Finn.
family member walked on all fours, had a wet nose, a wagging tail, and a most friendly disposition. This family member relied on doggie instincts in place of human logic and reasoning. This family member was a dog, a black Labrador Retriever-German Shepherd mix, named Killian. The Jordan family never even considered consulting their dog Killian in choosing a new babysitter.
There was one other member of the Jordan family that was never consulted in the decision-making. This
So, Killian, the dog, was totally left
for a babysitter.
Or so they thought.
After all, that would be silly. Perhaps, even ridiculous.
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out of the decision-making process. Not even an introduction of any sort. Not even a ‘sniff test’ or a ‘wagging tail’ to flag the ‘okay.’ That would border on the absurd. After all, Killian was just a simple dog, a lower-level of lifeform, unable to speak and nowhere close to human intelligence. The only thing that Killian had on his dogresume was that he loved to fetch the ball, play with the family, and just loved being in their company. Oh, and there was one other little characteristic the black Labrador mix had as a show-stopper: his loyalty and unconditional love ran so deep that he would, gladly, lay down his own life to save his family.
Behavioral scientists have long proven that to pack animals, such as Killian the family dog, Benjamin and Hope Jordan are not only his masters but, by canine instincts, they are his mommy and daddy, to put it in simple dog terms. And little Finn Jordan, the small 7-monthold infant who loved to play and frolic and hug him constantly, was most deserving of being protected because canines, such as Killian, can sense an infant’s vulnerability in the same way that canines protect their young pups. The dog would lovingly let little Finn Jordan climb all over him
Give Us This Day Our Daily Chuckle This week, a compendium of wit, wisdom and neat stuff you can tell at parties. Enjoy! Farmer Math
A Missouri farmer passed away and left 17 mules to his three sons. The instructions left in the will said that the oldest boy was to get one-half, the second oldest one-third, and the youngest oneninth. The three sons, recognizing the difficulty of dividing 17 mules into these fractions, began to argue.
Their uncle heard about the argument, hitched up his mule and drove out to settle the matter. He added his mule to the 17, making 18. The oldest therefore got one-half, or nine, the second oldest got one-third, or six, and the youngest son got one-ninth, or two. Adding up 9, 6 and 2 equals 17. The uncle, having settled the argument, hitched up his mule and drove home. WIFE MISSING
The first thing a grieving husband should do.......CALL THE SHERIFF! Husband: My wife of 15 years is missing. She went shopping yesterday and
without even the tiniest protest. Sometimes a little dog ear-pulling would come into play, but the powerful canine would just passively and gently roll over, seemingly enjoying the rough-housing, sometimes licking the small baby and, like a black sentinel, always watching, protecting, his tiny companion. And so the babysitting scenario was set.
While new parents, Benjamin and Hope Jordan, were at work, the new babysitter was placed in sole custody and safe-keeping of little Finn Jordan.
Unknown to Benjamin and Hope Jordan, the first 5 months proved to be one of horror for the small infant who was unable to speak. During moments when a good babysitter was supposed to take care of constant diaper changes, scheduled formula feedings, and shower love and affection, instead, little Finn Jordan would be tormented, physicallyabused, and terrified – all of which is unimaginable during an infant’s formative years, when human mental and psychological stages are still in early development. With the family dog strategically placed outdoors, the child’s relentless screaming and crying and overall suffering went on for a steady 150 days, reaching a total of five calendar months. Like clockwork, when the happy new parents would return home, all has not come home! Sheriff: Height?
Husband: I'm not sure. A little over five-feet tall. Sheriff: Weight?
Husband: Don't know. Not slim, not really fat. Sheriff: Color of eyes
seemed normal within the household. However, there seemed to be something very odd and bizarre in the family dog’s behavior once he was let back into the house. At first, the Jordans felt the dog needed to be disciplined. After all, the black Lab seemed overly protective of the baby. To the point where Killian would bare his teeth and growl menacingly at the babysitter, Alexis Khan. As Benjamin Jordan would later recall in his own words: “We noticed the dog was getting very defensive when Alexis (the babysitter) was around. He would growl and stand between her and our infant son. His hair would stand up on the back of his neck and we knew something was up.” At times it seemed as if Killian was about to attack, but the loyal canine was restrained. Such unexpected and shocking behavior from an overly-friendly dog puzzled the Jordans. As Benjamin Jordan further recalled: “He (Killian) was very aggressive towards the babysitter and a few times we actually had to physically restrain our dog from going after her!”
Deciding against any notion of punishing the dog, Benjamin and Hope Jordan spoke quietly about the incident during bedtime. It was a most confusing scenario for them. When they both put their heads together in trying to sort things out, the math
wheels and off-road Toyo tires. It has custom retracting running boards and under-glow wheel well lighting. At this point the husband started choking up.
Sheriff: “Take it easy sir, we'll find your truck!” Why Some Men have Dogs and Not Wives
Husband: Sort of brown I think. Never really noticed.
1. The later you are, the more excited your dogs are to see you.
Husband: Changes a couple times a year. Maybe dark brown now. I can’t remember.
3. Dogs like it if you leave a lot of things on the floor.
Sheriff: Color of hair?
Sheriff: What was she wearing ?
Husband: Could have been pants, or maybe a skirt or shorts. I don't know exactly. Sheriff: What kind of car did she go in? Husband: She went in my truck.
Sheriff: What kind of truck was it ?
Husband: A 2016 Brilliant Diesel Grey Pearlcoat Ram Limited 4X4 with 6.4 l Hemi V8 engine ordered with the Ram Box bar and fridge option, led lighting, backup and front camera, Moose hide leather heated and cooled seats, climate controlled air conditioning. It has a custom matching white cover for the bed, Weather Tech floor mats. Trailing package with gold hitch, sunroof, DVD with full GPS navigation, satellite radio, Cobra 75 WX ST 40-channel CB radio, six cup holders, 3 USB port, and 4 power outlets. I added special alloy
2. Dogs don't notice if you call them by another dog's name. 4. A dog's parents never visit.
5. Dogs agree that you have to raise your voice to get your point across.
6. You never have to wait for a dog; they're ready to go 24 hours a day. 7. Dogs find you amusing when you're drunk. 8. Dogs like to go hunting and fishing.
9. A dog will not wake you up at night to ask, "If I died, would you get another dog?" 10. If a dog has babies, you can put an ad in the paper and give them away.
11. A dog will let you put a studded collar on it without calling you a pervert.
12. If a dog smells another dog on you, they don't get mad. They just think it's interesting.
just didn’t fit the formula: Killian the dog was widely-known throughout the neighborhood for his gentle disposition. In fact, the dog’s warm and friendly nature earned him great affection from everyone he ever met. No exceptions.
Except for one: the Jordan’s dog did not accept the highly-recommended babysitter! The babysitter they had looked long and hard for - the perfect choice.
Yet, there seemed to be an unknown factor at play here; something missing from the equation. A large piece of the puzzle was missing. The babysitter seemed a most worthy one. A thorough background check confirmed this. Yet, the family dog’s behavior seemed to imply otherwise. Finally, the young parents decided to go out on a limb and think outside the box.
It was wife, Hope Jordan, who suggested a most outlandish and wild scheme to her husband, Benjamin. Hope suggested to her husband that the couple should hide an iPhone beneath the sofa, in hopes of recording anything within the household. At first the experiment seemed without justification, but at this stage something had to be done.
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13. Dogs like to ride in the back of a pickup truck. And last, but not least:
14. If a dog leaves, it won't take half of your stuff. To test this theory: Lock your wife and your dog in the garage for an hour.
Then open it and see who's happy to see you! The Little White Lie Cake
Alice Grayson was to bake a cake for the Baptist Church Ladies' Group in Tuscaloosa, but forgot to do it until the last minute. She remembered it the morning of the bake sale and after rummaging through cabinets, found an angel food cake mix & quickly made it while drying her hair, dressing, and helping her son pack for scout camp. When she took the cake from the oven, the center had dropped flat. And the cake was horribly disfigured and she exclaimed,"Oh dear, there is not time to bake another cake!" So, being inventive, she looked around the house for something to build up the center of the cake. She found it in the bathroom - a roll of toilet Paper.
She plunked it in and then covered it with icing. Not only did the finished product look beautiful, it looked perfect.
And, before she left the house to drop the cake by the church and head for work, Alice woke her daughter and gave her some money and specific
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Soul Line Dance, Wednesdays in July The Gloria McClellan Center is offering Soul Line Dance classes Wednesdays, July 11-25 from 9:30am to 11:00am at 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. Make your body smile while learning soul line dances choreographed to R&B, jazz, gospel, and Latin tunes. No experience or partner required. The cost for three classes is $25 for Vista residents, $30 for non-residents. One-day passes are also available for $12 for Vista residents, $14 for non-residents. Reserve online at www.gmacvista.com or call 760.643.5281. Pre-registration is required. The Center is a one-stop hub of services that range from lunch, travel/trips, transportation, exercise, classes, clubs, and various other activities for Vista’s older adult community. Local Community Non-Profit to Present "Mexihco: The Journey Continues" Stage Production - Experience history come to life as Tierra Caliente Academy of
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The following day seemed like any other normal work day for the Jordans, except for one gigantic difference: carefully placed, out-ofsight, the couple had hidden their iPhone. The results would be devastating to them! Later that evening, they played back the iPhone’s recording and the couple instantly became engulfed with terror and unleashed fury!
As Benjamin Jordan remembers: “It started out with cussing! Then, you hear slapping noises and the baby crying!” Then stark terror seems to overcome the 7-month-old child: “His crying now changes from a distress-cry to a pain-cry! I just wanted to reach through the audio tape, go back in time and just grab and pick him up!”
The smoking gun was found and the recording device caught the babysitter, Alexis Kahn, yelling and cussing and slapping the child, ruthlessly! The babysitter’s screaming at the child could clearly be heard: “SHUT UP!! SHUT THE F*** UP!! SHUT UP!!”
The mobile phone recording revealed that their infant son was crying for 7 ½ hours, for nearly the entire time he was in the babysitter’s care.
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Arts takes you on a cultural journey in the stage production "Mexihco: The Journey Continues." The journey begins in the time of the Mayan Civilization with the myth of Quetzalcoatl and "The Rabbit and the Moon." Travel from Southern Mexico (Campeche) to the land of polka in the North (Nuevo Leon). Be part of a love story that rises through the tragedies and victories of the Mexican Revolution and recall the stories of its legendary characters with the "Corridos" that came thereafter. Closing the production, get a glimpse into the Rumba, Jarabe y Son musical traditions that depict an identity in our folklore. Directed by Jose Jaimes (Tierra Caliente Academy of Arts, a 501c3 nonprofit organization) in partnership with the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, "Mexihco: The Journey Continues" is our most ambitious dance production to date. Through it, we strive to promote education, awareness and appreciation for the cultural arts. This production will be on Saturday, August 11th, starting at 7pm, at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. Purxchase your tickets at www.artcenter.org or contact directly at info@academytc.org, or call 760.509.5591. Tickets range from $15-$20. Visit http://artcenter.org/event/mexihco-2/. For more information, visit www.academytc.org/mexihco [1]. Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/tierracalienteacademy/. Tierra Caliente Academy of Arts is a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization whose mission is to create cultural awareness through comprehensive education that fosters excellence in all forms of the visual and performing arts. This with the purpose of advancing knowledge, promoting creativity and discipline, and developing leadership within the local communities, especially those with under-served families.
Cancer Treatment Presentation on July 12th at the Center - The Gloria McClellan Center is holding a short presentation to provide you with an honest view of one man’s exploration of cancer treatment options and experiences. Held on Thursday, July 12, 11– 11:30am, at 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, 92084. The event is free. The Center is a one-stop hub of services that range from
The child’s mother was inconsolable with tears: “I know for 5 months, I had handed my baby to a monster!” Had the dog, Killian, been in the house he would have torn the abuser to shreds. After listening completely to the recording, the stunned and outraged parents rushed their child, Finn Jordan, to the MUSC Children’s Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina. Specialized doctors fully examined the small child, finally given him a clean bill of health. Follow-up medical evaluations report that little Finn Jordan, miraculously, is doing fine and has no after-effects from his ordeal. Though he will be continually monitored.
Charleston City Police arrested 22year-old babysitter, Alexis Khan, whereupon she made a full confession, complete with terrifying details. The so-called perfect babysitter, the 22-year-old woman, Alexis Khan, pled guilty to assault and battery charges at the Charleston Circuit Court and sentenced 1 to 3 years in prison for abusing 7-month-old baby, Finn Jordan. Alexis Khan will remain on record in the child-abuse registry upon release, which prevents her from ever working with children again. Benjamin Jordan asked a most haunting question: “Who knows how many children she has abused
lunch, travel/trips, transportation, exercise, classes, clubs, and various other activities for Vista’s older adult community.
Senior Anglers Welcome Reel Fix Throughout Southern California, Don Kay is known as the rod and reel guru, able to take used, but expensive gear, and give it a revived life, for years of continued fishing. Kay will be the guest speaker for the July 13 meeting of the Senior Anglers of Escondido. Based in San Marcos, Kay's Reel Fix company is also known for his custom-made rods, starting with blanks and hand wrapping, expertly taking into account the angler’s ability and type of fishing to be done. The club’s meetings are held the second Friday of each month, open to all anglers age 50 and above, at the Park Avenue Community Center, 210 Park Ave., Escondido, 92025. Meetings start at 9:30am. Members of the club enjoy local surf and freshwater fishing, summer saltwater charters, RV camping, and community service to help kids go fishing. Visit the website at http://senioranglersofescondido.net/.
Gospel and Blues Coming to Center for the Arts, Escondido - Delve into the multicultural roots of American music with our Puttin’ Down Roots music series. This Americana music series will fill the Lyric Court with music every Friday in July! The Missy Anderson Duo will be on center stage in the Lyric Court with gospel and blues music on Friday, July 13th from 7pm-9pm. Missy Andersen and her accompanist/husband, Heine Andersen, perform as a duo which showcases the couple’s individual and combined talents. In the absence of other instruments, listeners find a greater appreciation for Missy’s gospel-tinged vocals and Heine’s blues and Americana inspired guitar work. Noted for his polyrhythmic acoustic style, Heine plays lead and rhythm as well as bass lines simultaneously. With eyes closed, a listener would swear there were at least three musicians present. Add in Missy’s expressive, deep soul vocal delivery plus humorous storytelling and it’s a perfect match of all things good. Doors for the event will open at 6:15pm. Although no
or how many more she would have – had it not been for our dog?”
If the ordeal of violent physical and emotional abuse would have continued, could it have resulted in actual death for the 7-month-old baby? Medical experts on the case fully agree that, without eventual intervention: “The baby could have lost his life.”
As for the hero dog, Killian, who alerted the family to wrongdoing and saved the life of little Finn Jordan, both the baby and family dog seem happy and back to normal. However, the dog’s amazing heroics have not evaporated, nor has Killian’s keen canine sense of protection gone unacknowledged. Shortly after the horrific ordeal, that protective and loving Labrador-German Shepherd mix began training to be a psychiatric service dog.
And for the record, whenever Killian the dog raises any fuss or antics to further warn his family of any impending danger or possible wrongdoing of any kind, well, the Jordan family is now fully convinced to never ignore their dog again.
There is a lesson to be learned here.
Says Benjamin Jordan: “He is a very personable, loving dog, so for him to show aggression toward anyone is a sign that something was wrong. We hope other parents can learn from our lesson.”
RSVP is required and admission is free, RSVPs to this event will be given priority seating. Seating at bistro tables is also available for $12/seat or $40 for a table for 4. Table seating is very limited, so purchase your seats early! For more information, visit: http://artcenter.org/event/puttin-rootsmissy-andersen-duo/.
Brandon Gallery Events – In the Gallery now is the Dorland Mountain Arts Colony Associate Artists Show with a Recption on Saturday, July 14, from 5-7pm. The public is welcome where the Dorland associate artists, artisans, writers, and musicians share their work. Ongoing is the Life Drawing class with Taylor Gallegos on the first and third Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm, at the Gallery. All skill levels welcome; bring your own materials; no registration required. Cost is $20. Contact Taylor for more information at www.taylorgallegos.com. Call for entries, A Dog & Pony Show celebrating the dogs, ponies, cats, birds, and other animals that enrich our lives. August 4-25, 2018. Brandon Gallery is located at 105 N. Main Ave., Fallbrook, 92028, 760.723.1330; open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm. Info@fallbrookbrandogallery.org or www.fallbrookbrandongallery.org. Guest Speaker for Escondido Republican Club Meeting is Brian Jones - Candidate for California's 38th District for State Senate, Brian Jones, will be the guest speaker for The Escondido Republican Club's (TERC) lunchtime meeting on Monday, July 16th. Jones is a strong fiscal conservative and an advocate for smaller, more responsible government. He is also an outspoken supporter of pro-job policies, government reform and lower taxes. The meeting will be held at the Cocina del Charro Restaurant, 890 W. Valley Parkway, Escondido. Check-in begins at 11:30am, with lunch buffet service beginning at 11:45am. The meeting will begin promptly at noon and conclude at 1:00pm. Cost is $15/person. Payment by cash or check only. Make reservations by calling (760) 480-8300. For more informa-
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This incredible story of dog heroism quickly spread from a local Charleston, Carolina story to national news on television’s Fox News to the New York Daily News and eventually picked up by wire services around the world! Killian, the dog, became an instant celebrity whose story went viral on the global internet.
But more importantly for Killian, he became the recipient of national canine awards for heroism, earning him a special “doggie bag” containing squeaky toys, a chewable Nylabone to enjoy, a specialized comfortable harness to wear on walks, and a delicious box full of doggie treats to snack on! Says one of Killian’s award certificates:
“Dogs are more than just our best friends, as Killian demonstrated. They are our family members, our protectors, and our heroes. We hope Killian’s tenacity and care will inspire people to head to their local shelter because these shelters are full of lovable, wonderful dogs just like Killian. Better to adopt from dog shelters rather than contributing to the animal-homelessness crisis by buying from a breeder or a pet story.” GUIDE DOG JUMPS IN FRONT OF BUS TO PROTECT BLIND OWNER.
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Local News
The Paper • Page 4 • July 12, 2018 Disturbance at a Party Results in a Shooting
On July 6, at 11:27 p.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 900 Block of Turnstone Road.
ered to be life threatening.
There are no outstanding subjects and no arrests have been made. Police Department detectives are actively investigating the incident.
On arrival, officers contacted a 19year-old male resident who stated he was having a party. The resident stated several uninvited guests showed up to the party and entered his residence. The uninvited guests were reportedly told to leave. A short time later, the uninvited guests returned to the residence and attempted to force their way inside by kicking in the front door. The resident stated he armed himself with a handgun and fired several rounds at the subjects. Two of the subjects were struck by bullets and all of the uninvited guests fled the scene.
The two gunshot victims (both 18year-old males) were taken to separate local hospitals by their companions. With the assistance of the San Diego Sheriff’s Department, officers located the victims at the hospitals. The injuries are not consid-
ultimately pronounced deceased at the hospital after sustaining fatal injuries as a result of the collision. The driver pronounced deceased was identified as a 24 year-old male from Vista. The two other motorcycle riders transported for their injuries, were identified as a 21 year-old male and a 49 year-old male from Vista. The investigation into the cause of the collision is underway. Northbound Carlsbad Blvd from Breakwater Rd. to Solamar Dr. has been closed during the investigation.
Left to Right, Suzanne Williams, President of Hidden Valley Kiwanis Club of Escondido, Robin Fox, Executive Director of Escondido History Center, and Donna Davis, member of the Hidden Valley Kiwanis Club and sponsor of the Grape Day Pancake Breakfast fundrasier for the past 20 years. The club donated $850 thanks to the efforts of Donna Davis and her fellow members
Fatal Traffic Collision
On July 7, 2018 at 12:15 p.m., Officers from the Carlsbad Police Department responded to the 6500 block of northbound Carlsbad Blvd regarding a report of a motorcycle serious injury collision. Upon arrival, Officers found three motorcycles with extensive damage lying in the roadway. All three motorcycle riders suffered serious injuries and were transported by the Fire Department to local area hospitals. One of the motorcycle riders was
Serious Injury Traffic Collision
On July 8, 2018 at 22:58 p.m., Officers from the Carlsbad Police Department attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a stolen Acura Integra at El Camino Real and Faraday Avenue. The driver of the stolen vehicle failed to yield to officers, resulting in a pursuit. The driver of the stolen vehicle subsequently lost control and collided into a BMW i3 travelling southbound on El Camino Real at Kelly Drive. The driver and passenger in the stolen vehicle suffered serious injuries and were transported by the Fire Department to a local area hospital. Both the driver and passenger in the BMW suffered from minor injuries.
der about the hospital. Don't you worry about me."
Wasn't all that long before they let me leave. An escort put me in a wheel chair and rolled me down to the front entrance. There was Friedrich, his snazzy new Hyundai, purring away, waiting for this ancient creature to enter and enjoy the ride home.
Man About Town
Evelyn and I absolutely love Friedrich Gomez.
Why?
Just one of many examples:
He was at my home at 6:45am last Friday to drive me to the VA Medical Center in La Jolla so that I might undergo lithotripsy, a medical procedure to remove a kidney stone.
I told him, "Friedrich, once they check me in, get away from here; go into La Jolla, have a nice breakfast at a fancy cafe, go to the beach, look at the pretty girls; I'll have them call you when I'm out of recovery and you can come pick me up and we'll head back home."
"Oh, no," he sez. "I love to read and I brought several books. I'll go down to the cafe and read - or wan-
One thing troubled me: when they were checking me in that morning, Friedrich was right by my side. The check-in guy was Filipino and Friedrich speaks some Tagalog, so they would banter back and forth a bit. Understand, Friedrich looks a bit different than most guys. As you can see, he has long, black hair, wears a totem in his left ear with two feathers, wears a tube top - he also wears short shorts and sandals. People often confuse him for a woman . . . he's aware of this it doesn't seem to bother him. But it bothered me.
Facebook Loves Friedrich, Too!
Gosh, Lyle, I have to admit, when I read all those beautiful Facebook comments about me from the general public, well, my eyes clouded up with tears! I'm not even on Facebook, so thank you for copying and forwarding the comments you received and sharing them with me! How could such a huge outpouring of love not put a lump in one's throat? It was totally unexpected and I truly felt humbled, beyond words. I feel I am not worthy of such anonymous love and praise, but, such kindness also allows me to see the good in this world of ours. These are my spiritual brothers and sisters, Lyle, and I clasp them all to my heart. God bless them all, each and everyone. /s/ Friedrich Gomez me a favor. Please explain to all the folks in Recovery that my ride home is a guy, not a gal. (I described his dress, personality, etc., and related the incident at the check-in desk and told them it upset me.) They assured me they would do this.
Well, it was about 4pm when my procedure was done and I was in recovery, getting ready to go home.
Bless his heart! He had bought me a can of apricot nectar, several peanut butter cups, several chocolate mints, several Snickers Bars. The nectar was amazingly good. So was the candy, though I should not have eaten it as I am a type II diabetic (that night my blood sugar went sky high!) . . . but, clearly, this man is one of the kindest, most sensitive, caring, thoughtful guys I've ever known.
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We had no further incidents.
It was 6pm when Friedrich, bless his heart, dropped me back at my home. That's a long day, above and beyond the call of duty. One more example of the kind of guy Friedrich is, and why Evelyn and I love him so much: This check-in guy looked at me and said, "and when you leave recovery she can drive you home and it's her decision as to which route to take, 52 or 56." I cringed.
I don't want anyone to hurt Friedrich's feelings. He says it doesn't bother him but I'm sure it does. Later, just before going into the Operating Room, they have what's called a "huddle." Two urologists, two anesthesiologists, and one nurse huddle together, confirm my name, last four numbers of my SS#, and my birthdate just to make sure I'm the right patient. Then they go over the procedure in detail. Everyone knows their job and agrees. Before the huddle broke I said, "hey, do
Because he is a Kumeyaay Indian, he receives a great deal of money every month; all members of the nation that owns the casino do. So Friedrich, who has written 104 cover stories for me, does not write for the money. He doesn't need it. Indeed, every writer's fee check he receives he gives to a close friend of his, a Purple Heart Vet. Even though he didn't need a job, he loves people so much that he went to work at Walmart as a cashier. He speaks fluent German so would often visit with customers who spoke German. Everyone, it seems, loved that friendly cashier at Walmart.
But, well . . . from time to time a little old lady would come to the cash register and be short $5 - or $10 - or $20. Friedrich would reach into his pocket
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Four-Footed Heroes Cont. from Page 3
On Monday morning, June 8, 2015, Audrey Stone was gathering small, modest items and getting ready with great excitement to journey outdoors and perform her errands. All this animated preparation proved most infectious for her dog named Figo.
Figo was no ordinary dog. He was a highly-trained Seeing-Eye canine, a graduate from the Smithtownbased Guide Dog Foundation, which places about 85 Guide Dogs per year with blind and legallyblind people, so that these disabled persons may continue living wonderful, full, lives.
Audrey Stone was born blind. At first, she relied solely on her cane to feel and navigate herself around as best she could. If it weren’t for Figo, she would be living totally alone, completely isolated, as many blind persons are. For Audrey Stone, Figo was more than just a Guide Dog; he was her personal friend, confident, and family member, and together they had forged an inseparable and powerful, loving bond for 6 ½ years. Audrey Stone often spoke to Figo, carrying on conversations as if he were an actual human being. Figo often perked-up his ears, tilting his head to the left, or to the right, as if he understood her every word. Sometimes barking with excitement
as she would laughingly tell Figo of a funny memory. Figo was her 3rd Guide Dog, so he seemed to enjoy stories before he became “Figo Stone,” a genuine family member.
As Audrey Stone made her final preparations to leave the house, the 8-year-old service dog suddenly rose, steadfast, on all fours. He was a specialized guide dog, keenly trained on her body movements, using visual cues as he was trained to do. Even 62-year-old Audrey Stone was not fully aware of his arsenal of talent and skills: he was far more than a Seeing-Eye dog for the blind – Figo was heavily-trained as a protector and his canine instincts suddenly took hold. Opening the door to her modest house, Audrey placed her hand on Figo’s harness handle and the dog obediently guided her out, then turned so that she could lock her house door. Every move, every voice command or tug sent specific commands to the dog and Figo was a model of excellence in his training courses. He was trained to avoid oncoming traffic. The most challenging scenarios are vehicles stopped at street corners eagerly waiting to turn while the pedestrian is standing on the curb, waiting to step down. Even pedestrians, with normal eyesight, are often hit and killed by such corner turns. Just as the light switches from red to green for the vehicle to turn, at the same time a pedestrian steps off the curb to cross the street.
Such trained service dogs are, instinctively, prepared to physically place themselves between their masters and any oncoming danger, be it vehicle or human.
own body out in front of Audrey Stone. As Stone would later remember: “He just broke away from my hand and flung himself at the bus! He just flew up, jumpingup at the bus trying to stop it.”
It seemed like any other normal day in Brewster, New York, just 60 miles north of Manhattan. A pleasant 73-degrees outside. It seemed like a perfect day.
The impact was devastating.
Witnesses said it was the most heroic event they had ever seen. The dog’s final bark prior to impact was as if communicating from his training classes – his final farewell to his owner.
A school minibus with two kindergartner children on board was on its way to the St. Lawrence O’Toole Childhood Learning Center. According to police reports, about 8:15 a.m. Monday morning, June 8, 2015, for reasons unknown, the bus driver didn’t see Audrey Stone and her seeing-eye blind dog, Figo, both legally crossing the street on the crosswalk.
Despite the dog’s heroics, the oncoming bus caused Audrey Stone to fall during the mishap, while the dog suffered the full-impact of the bus. The blind woman had a fractured ankle, a fractured elbow, and 3 broken ribs -- but, she had lived.
Unil it was too late.
Paul Schwartz, manager of Xtra Mart gas station at the intersection, ran to help out the best he could while police and paramedic firstresponders made their way to the scene. Audrey Stone was injured but never in critical condition. Paul Schwartz then ran to the dog, Figo, only to see his leg, literally, cut down to the bone! Schwartz further said: “The dog’s right paw was hanging like a wet dish rag!”
As the approaching school bus failed to slow down and continued onward towards the elderly, blind pedestrian, Audrey Stone, Figo instinctively sensed the horror and unavoidable danger. With little time to react, the large yellow golden retriever had seen enough. The dog’s final action was taken without any needed voicecommand or physical tug on his harness. Figo sensed impending death for his vulnerable and beloved master and, out of pure loyalty, unconditional love, and ultimate sacrifice, the golden retriever – out of desperation – threw his
Police photos from the impact showed dog fur stuck to the front of the bus’s front tires.
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That’s when the fallen and injured blind woman, Audrey Stone, began screaming: “WHERE’S FIGO?!! WHERE’S FIGO?!!”
As gas station manager, Paul Schwartz, sadly recalls, “She kept screaming: WHERE’S FIGO?!! WHERE’S FIGO?!!” Miraculously, the dog was still alive!!
Although badly injured and disoriented, the dazed golden retriever slowly made its bleeding way towards his mistress, Audrey Stone, who was still lying on the ground. Hopping along, with his right paw hanging limply and, though in great bodily pain from the impact, the severely injured retriever finally stood resolute, all fours firmly planted on the ground, guarding his fallen master. When paramedics finally arrived, Figo would not let anyone close. He had transitioned from seeingeye service animal to guard dog, per his canine training.
Brewster Police Chief John Del Gardo told reporters: “The dog took a lot of the blow and did not want to leave her side. He stood right with her. He was there to save her life.”
It remains beyond all human comprehension, how such an animal as this, could have been hit so ferociously by the bus to leave patches of fur on the front tires, and yet – somehow – find the inner strength to find its way back to his master, whom he had been diligently trained never to abandon and to protect her at all costs. Still in shock, the obedient service animal, bloodied and broken, stood its ground, peering downward at Audrey Stone, then glancing protectively at his surroundings, not giving an inch. Audrey Stone would later recall: “I remember Figo standing there looking at me, trying to get close to me, but he didn’t know what to do because he knew I was hurt.”
There would be as many as 15 EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) surrounding the injured Audrey Stone, but from a distance. Finally, with various voice commands, the disoriented and injured Figo knew by pure instincts that the paramedics needed to reach his beloved master, Audrey Stone. As Paul Schwartz, gas station manager and witness, told newspaper reporters: “There were 15 EMTs and people all around her and the dog didn’t want to leave her side. He was flopping over to her and she didn’t want him to get away from her, either.” The valiant guard dog, now slowly withdrew to finally allow paramedics to help his master. Paramedics quickly placed Audrey
Stone in the paramedic’s truck, but strict rules kept her wonder dog, Figo, from entering with her. The dog seemed not to understand and felt abandoned.
“He never wanted to leave me. He always wanted to protect me. He often stood between me and shopping carts that rolled down grocery store aisles. Always looking after his Mommy.”
Firefighters transported a badly injured Figo back to their firehouse and summoned for veterinary assistance. Some 15 miles from where he was hit, Figo was taken to Middlebranch Veterinary where he underwent emergency surgery. Finally, a waiting, hungry world wanted to know results. The veterinarians gave a news release: “Figo is resting comfortably and recovering nicely from his wounds.” The whole horrendous ordeal was recalled by Audrey Stone from her hospital bed: “I gave him the command to cross the street. I said ‘forward.’ And we were in the middle of the street and it happened so quickly!”
The driver of the minibus was ticketed by police for negligent driving and child endangerment to the two kindergarten children onboard, and the two victims that now lay on the public roadway. The bus driver was issued a summons to appear in court for “failing to yield to a pedestrian.” Witnesses at the scene of the accident said the bus driver looked as if he saw the pedestrians but maybe he (the bus driver) thought they (Stone and Figo) were going to walk faster. The bus was just turning onto Michael Nenner Drive when it struck both Stone and Figo in the crosswalk.
The entire story went national, then global. From CBS News to USA Today, then around the world, the dog’s heroics were recalled in most glowing terms, even going ‘viral’ on the internet. Eyewitness at the scene used words that were reprinted and replayed around the globe, with words translated from English to different languages, all describing the service dog, Figo: “Brave,” “Loyal,” “Sweet,” and “Selfless.” Cards, doggie treats, dog toys, and even long-distance calls from England poured in for Figo, who had saved his master’s life. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals bestowed its “Dog of the Year Award” to the golden retriever!
From her hospital bed, Audrey Stone summed it all up: “Basically, he would have died for me, doing what he did.” Finally, after 4 agonizing months of separation, 62-year-old Audrey Stone would be released from the hospital and reunited with her lifesaving 8-year-old Figo. In a most
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As I pen this article so close to the 4th of July I am reminded of an American icon born at about the same time.
On June 30th 1952 the first Chevy Corvette rolled off the line. Now 66 years later we hear distant rumblings that car ownership is in jeopardy. Names like Clutch, Flexdrive, Carma Car, Book, Canvas, Maven, Care, and On Demand are all companies that provide you a rotation plan for car SUBSCRIPTION where you pay a monthly fee, usually from $400.00 to $1,500.00 a month to drive different cars of your choice. There is no longer a need to worry about maintenance, depreciation, insurance or repair bills. In other words OWNERSHIP is dead. It’s an arrangement of from the assembly line to the junk yard. If you can’t make up your mind about a vehicle choice, you may be a subscription prospect. Back to real metal that gave you an adrenalin rush—I’m talking about an automobile with styling, comfort, performance, handling and a lot of room, plus being unique. This week’s mystery car was a leader after WWII in all of the above attributes. From the bottom up this car had unitized frame and body less weight, superior safety, and tons of room. You could squeeze four normal sized people across the front seat if you cuddled up. Getting in you actually stepped down into it rather than up and in like every other car. Under the hood was a fantastic inline six with duel carburetion called “Twin H Power”, which along with its low design handling was a winning combination in the hands of a great stock car driver by the name of Marshall Teague. It was labeled “Fabulous” by company that manufactured it. This fabulous car is one of my all- time personal favorites.
Answer: 1950’s Hudson Hornet
Working for the District
This session my legislative package deals with public safety, healthcare, government efficiency and rebuilding after the recent fires. Only some are highlighted here.
Public safety bills include AB 2720, reducing recidivism rates by providing more services for youth on parole from state prison to help them successfully re-enter society. AB 1983 improves school safety by requiring school districts and local law enforcement to collaborate on safety threat assessments of school facilities and emergency practices, along with AB 3105 increasing penalties for fentanyl possession, a powerful synthetic opioid.
Two of my bills deal with California’s recent fire disasters. AB 1943 updates state laws that can block conventional home financing in common interest developments, like the manufactured homes that burned in the Lilac Fire, for those seeking to rebuild and for new home buyers, along with ACA 24 which allows residents relocating after natural disasters to transfer base-year tax values (Prop 13) to replacement homes anywhere in California. Healthcare bills include AB 2893 updating the California Health
Benefit Review Program (CHBRP) for improved healthcare outcomes and treatments upfront, resulting in fewer costly hospitalizations and doctor visits over the long-term. AB 2342 ensures that women considered high-risk for breast or ovarian cancer receive appropriate early genetic counseling and testing. And AB1963 incentivizes providers to become certified to treat opioid and substance abuse disorders. Currently only 2% of providers are certified in our state. Modernizing state government is the goal of AB 2087, resulting in greater transparency, efficiency, cost savings and customer service at all state agencies, including the DMV, Caltrans and even the Legislature! The 2017-2018 legislative session ends August 31st and I’m hoping that my legislation along with many other bi-partisan bills that will benefit all Californians make it to the Governor’s desk.
Minority Floor Leader Marie Waldron, REscondido, 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.
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emotional reunion captured by news cameras, an over-joyed and weeping Audrey Stone told CBS News New York: “I told him (Figo) he’s home, so he know he’s home.”
Mr. Wells Jones, the executive director of Figo’s alma mater, the Smithtown Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, where the dog received his training, was most proud of his graduate student: “We’re tremendously proud of Figo, who really did show a great deal of bravery.”
The days following Audrey Stone’s hospital release, the reunited dog and master once again walked the familiar streets of their neighborhood. But this time, Figo (who was fully-recovered), walked slower -on purpose -- to match the stillinjured Audrey Stone. Amazingly, the golden retriever was highly trained to adjust his own pace to visually match his master’s. He was a top-notched service guide dog showcasing his arsenal of skills and talents. Audrey Stone is legally blind, but not totally blind. She was born with very limited vision. What little vision she has, she has made good use of it. She has a special photo album with special, over-sized photos that she can better see. The specially-made enlarged photos for her to better see close-up, are of her heroic Figo, during his recovery stages from his life-threatening injuries at the veterinarian animal hospital. Stone likes to look at the photos for long periods of time. Just smiling with love and tears in her eyes.
Just staring. With the very limited sight that she has. Staring, at her golden retriever, named Fido. EPILOGUE: Whenever the word “hero” is mentioned, we immediately think of people in various acts of courage. Almost never do we think of the four-footed creatures which adorn our lives, become precious members of our families and often sacrifice their own lives so that we may continue living our own. The unconditional love these animals exhibit towards us is truly humbling and we can only marvel at how this level of unswerving love and innocence is rarely equaled by us human beings towards each other.
Aside from our loyal household pets, some animals go beyond the ‘call of duty’ in helping human beings live a richer, more enjoyable life, every minute of every day.
Such is the case with Service Dogs which are trained to aid the blind, physically disabled, and even those with medical maladies such as depression, bi-polar, and seizures. According to the University of Arizona 0.9% of persons with disabilities are partnered with service dogs for a wide variety of disabilities. In the United States there are approximately 500,000 service dogs helping people.
The U. S. Supreme Court just recently ruled in favor of a Michigan girl who used a service dog to help with her cerebral palsy disabilities, but was told by her school that she could not bring her service dog to her class. The Supreme Court ruling sent a clear message back to the appeals court, making it easier today for students like her to seek sanction under the law. Sadly, this litigation only reveals how little is still known about the value and requirement of these various service dogs. Hopefully, with articles such as this one, we Americans can proudly defend the rights and privileges of our fellow Americans with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you found this story of interest and inspiration, you may wish to read my past cover stories of other dog heroes in the Archive Section of The Paper at www.thecommunitypaper.com. They can be found by title and publication dates as follows: “Four-Footed Heroes” 7/21/16, “Vietnam War Dogs” 12/29/16, “Heroic Animals, Unbelievable Exploits” 7/6/17, “Owney, the Postal Dog” 9/7/17, and “When Dogs Do Miraculous Things” 1/11/18.
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and make up the difference. This happened a number of times.
Finally, management at Walmart called him in: "Friedrich," they said, "you simply cannot do this. You can't mingle your personal funds, no matter how well intentioned, with company money and/or sales. We simply cannot allow it. It's not good business practice!"
"Well," sez Freidrich, "you just have to let me go then because I answer to a higher power and if I can help someone I'm gonna do it."
So, reluctantly, Walmart had to let him go.
He also serves breakfast at a soup kitchen at 5am on Tuesday mornings. The guy is simply one of the finest human beings I've ever met. He's a very special person and we love him. Big time. Are you beginning to understand why we love this guy?
Historically Speaking by Tom Morrow
pipe running the length of the train (with flexible connections) which both refilled the reservoirs and controlled the brakes, allowing the engineer to apply and release the brakes simultaneously on all cars.
The Westinghouse Air Brake Company (WABCO), which continues to this day, was subsequently organized to manufacture and sell Westinghouse's invention. It was in time nearly universally adopted by railways. Today, trains use brakes in various forms based on Westinghouse’s design. The same conceptual design of fail-safe air brake is also found on heavy trucks.
The Gentle Giant of American Industry
American Federation of Labor founder Samuel Gompers once said: “If all business leaders and moguls treated their employees as well as George Westinghouse, there’d be no need for any labor unions.”
George Westinghouse Jr., born Oct. 6, 1846, in Central Bridge, N.Y., was an American entrepreneur and engineer based in Pittsburgh, PA. He invented the railway air brake and was a pioneer of the electrical industry, going up against Thomas Edison to develop “Alternating Current (AC) distribution, which is the standard all over the world.
Westinghouse pursued many improvements in railway signals (which then used oil lamps). In 1881 he founded the Union Switch and Signal Company to manufacture his signaling and switching inventions. He later invented the first automotive shock absorber.
He became interested in the new field of electrical power distribution in the early 1880s. In 1885, Westinghouse became aware of the AC system developed by Nicola Tesla. Edison and Westinghouse were locked into a “Current War” in the late 1880s. The acquisition of Tesla’s patent for a feasible AC motor gave Westinghouse a key ingredient for his AC distribution system.
America discovered the value of Westinghouse’s AC current when he lit the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Westinghouse demonstrated the safety, reliability, and efficiency of a fully integrated alternating current system to the American public by electrifying the entire fair. Westinghouse's demonstration that they could build a complete AC system at the World Fair was instrumental in him getting the contract for building a twophase AC generating system, the Adams Power Plant, at Niagara Falls in 1895. At the same time, a contract to build the three-phase AC distribution system the project needed was awarded to General Electric, which by then had switched from DC to the safer AC distribution. These power plants provided electricity to most of the eastern U.S.
For more than a century, beginning in 1869, the name “Westinghouse” has been on the labels of everything from industrial machinery to home appliances. Because of Westinghouse’s ingenuity, his products were reliable and trusted. For all of the 20th century well into the 21st century we’ve heard: “You Can Be Sure If It’s Westinghouse.” At the age of 15, Westinghouse enlisted in the New York National Guard during the Civil War. In 1864, he became an engineering officer in the U.S. Navy.
Westinghouse was 19 years old when he created his first invention, the rotary steam engine. He also devised the Westinghouse Farm Engine. At age 21 he invented a "car replacer," a device to guide derailed railroad cars back onto the tracks, and a reversible frog, a device used with a railroad switch to guide trains onto one of two tracks.
At about this time, he witnessed a train wreck where two engineers saw one another, but were unable to stop their trains in time using the existing brakes. Brakemen had to run from car to car, on catwalks atop the cars, applying the brakes manually on each car. In 1868, at age 22, Westinghouse invented a railroad braking system using compressed air. The Westinghouse system used a compressor on the locomotive, a reservoir and a special valve on each car, and a single
Westinghouse remained productive and inventive almost all his life. Like Edison, he had a practical and experimental streak. At one time, Westinghouse began to work on a heatpump design that could provide heating and cooling and believed he might be able to extract enough power in the process for the system to run itself. Today, heat-pump units can be found in thousands of homes across America. Noted for his fair treatment, Westinghouse was the first to give his workers a five-and-a half day work week.
Westinghouse died on March 12, 1914, at age 67. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, along with his wife Marguerite, who survived him by only three months. George Westinghouse was one of world’s greatest industrialist who was known to be a gentle giant by his workers who knew and worked with him. The brand name “Westinghouse” continues to this day.
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Detroit Underground to Perform at San Marcos Concert in the Gardens - The City of San Marcos invites you to a concert in the gardens featuring The Detroit Underground at the Wood House Gardens in Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Road, on Saturday, July 21st at 7:30pm. Gates open at 6pm. The Detroit Underground is a nine-piece show band, complete with a "full" horn section. The group has a lead male vocalist and a female vocalist with four background vocalists. They perform songs from such bands as Earth, Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Kahn, Chicago, and more. Concert tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at the San Marcos Community or Senior Activity Center. Prices are $6 presale, $8 at the door, or season passes are available for $15. Children under 12 are free. Bring low back beach chairs or blankets for picnic seating. Taco Tuesday’s Food Truck will be onsite selling hot food. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase from The San Marcos Historical Society. Parking is free. For presale tickets or further information, call (760)744-9000 or visit www.sanmarcos.net.
Meet Your Elected Officials – The San Marcos Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a “Meet Your Elected Officials” event at
the Sundowner Business Mixer on Thursday, July 26, from 5:30-7:30pm, in the Community Center at San Marcos City Hall, 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos 92069. A partial list of VIP invitees include: U.S. Congressman Duncan Hunter; State Senator Joel Anderson; Assemblymember Marie Waldron; Supervisor Bill Horn; North County Mayors, San Marcos Jim Desmond, Carlsbad Matt Hall, Escondido Sam Abed, Oceanside Peter Weiss, and Vista Judy Ritter; San Marcos City Council, Rebecca Jones, Chris Orlando, Kristal Jabara, and Sharon Jenkins, and City of San Marcos Manager, Jack Griffin. Also invited are representatives from the San Marcos Sheriff and Fire Departments, along with county, municipal utility, transit, school board elected officials and staff. Enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, and no host bar. RSVP online by 5pm, Wednesday, July 25th; $35/members; $55/non-members. At the door prices will be $45/members and $65/non-members. Contact information: Melanie Jamil, S.M. Chamber, 760.744.1270 or Melanie@sanmarcoschamber.com. Website: www.sanmarcoschamber.com.
Honor Flight San Diego Made Local and National News – Honor Flight is excited about the local and national news they received on July 4th. In San Diego, on KGTV ABC10, Emmy-Nominated Military Reporter Amanda Brandeis did a 30-minute
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Members of DAR Chapter Marched in Oceanside Parade - Members of the Santa Margarita Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), marched in the City of Oceanside Independence Day Parade. The chapter was chartered as Oceanside Chapter in October 1929, changing the name to Santa Margarita to more fully encompass the area served. Historic preservation, patriotism and education are the three prime objectives of this heritage organization. The DAR is open to any female 18 years of age or older who is lineally descended from a patriot who aided the colonists in the fight for independence in the American Revolution. Visit www.santamargarita.californiadar.org
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special about Honor Flight San Diego stories from the May trip and new footage with ABC Anchor Kimberly Hunt, our Chairman Julie Brightwell and USMC WWII veteran, Arthur Smith. Art is the father of founder, Dave Smith and the reason Honor Flight San Diego was established. Also on July 4th there was a special report on the NBC Nightly News; an interview at the National WWII Memorial with retired Senator and WWII veteran Bob Dole. He has been a very good friend of the Honor Flight Network and is often seen at the National WWII Memorial shaking hands with his brothers and sisters. And, in case you missed our previous notice, there will be a fundraiser to raise the needed donations for the fall 2018 flight. You are invited to the “Forgotten Heroes” fundraiser from 5-9pm on Sunday, July 29th at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, 15150 San Dieguito Road, Rancho Santa Fe, 92067. Honor Flight San Diego salutes WWII and Korean War Veterans. There will be a no-host bar, appetizers, dinner and program. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on silent and live auction items, including vacation getaways, airplane tickets, rounds of golf, lodging, catering, and a chance to be a guardian for a veteran on a future trip. Talk Show Host, KFMB-760AM Radio, Mark Larson will Emcee. Individual tickets $100; tables available. https://ForgottenHeroesFundraiser.EventB rite.com. For donations, credit card www.HonorFlightSanDiego.org. Sponsor one veteran on flight $2500. For checks, Honor Flight San Diego, 9423 Keck Court, San Diego, CA 92129. Business casual attire. All proceeds will help fund the Fall 2018 flight.
Inspiring Teen Philanthropists Make a Big Difference – Each day, women, men and children help bring us closer to a world without blood cancers in powerful and unique ways. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is leading the way to cancer cures, thanks to the dedicated supporters.
Meet teen cousins Samir, 16 and Saar, 15 who took their support of finding cancer cures to new heights. Blood cancers struck their family twice; their cousin Ami battled a deadly blood cancer, acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and she is now seven years cancer free. More recently, Samir’s father Amish was diagnosed with a rare type of nonHodgkin lymphoma. He underwent chemotherapy and celebrates his incredible recovery today.
as they enjoy an evening with cocktails and culinary treats set amidst the tranquil beauty of Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. Indulge in handcrafted cocktails and a chef inspired menu of authentic Spanish flavors while enjoying live entertainment at Leo Carrillo's former private estate, presented by Personal Touch Dining. Enjoy a silent auction, featuring theme park tickets and gifts from local merchants hosted by Friends of Carrillo Ranch. Tickets to this special fundraiser at Leo Carrillo’s former private estate initially offered with an early bird discount of $75, or $95 after July 16. Purchase tickets online or mail ticket order form until July 31. There will be no ticket sales at the door. There are a limited number of tickets to this event so purchase tickets early as this event sells out every year. Be sure to come with comfortable attire and a flashlight for an evening under the stars. Proceeds from the dinner and silent auction allow over 1,200 local fourth grade students in Carlsbad participate in the California History and Art Program each year. Once owned by actor and conservationist Leo Carrillo, Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, located at 6200 Flying LC Lane, features hand-crafted adobe buildings, antique windmills, a reflecting pool and many other beautiful historic structures where visitors can explore and experience California history. Call 760476-1042, or visit www.leocarrilloranch.org. Charles Balteria, 760476-1564, or charles.balteria@carlsbadca.gov.
“Day of Giving” Thank You from Humane Society – The Day of Giving support received on June 28th is already saving lives. We are thrilled to share that more than $490,000 was raised for San Diego pictured: (l-r) Wanda Prosser, Jan Erickson, Sibelia Chaiyahat, Laura Horn, Deirdre Marsac, Humane Society’s third annual Day of Giving in June. This tremendous Charla Boodry support from our community is Tickets on Sale Now for the Fiesta at the already saving the ives of vulnerable comRancho Fundraiser - Enjoy the warm hospanion animals and wildlife in San Diego pitality at Leo Carrillo Ranch with a fiesta fundraiser to support the fourth grade California History & Art Program on Social Butterfly August 17th. Guests will be treated like stars Cont. on Page 10
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Inspired by the experience, the cousins participated in Students of the Year, LLS’s exciting leadership development and philanthropy program that motivates high school students to make a difference through a fierce, seven week fundraising competition. “We know firsthand how important cutting-edge research and treatments are in the fight against cancer,” says Samir. The cousins’ passion took flight through a dynamic fundraising campaign, including a special kite festival in their close-knit community. “Flying a kite is a symbol of having high aspirations and elevated vision,” says Saar. “We believe in our hopes and aspirations to find a cure for all blood cancers.” Samir and Saar raised the most funds across the country, earning the winning title, “National Students of the Year,” and breaking records along the way. This year, more than 600 high school students redefined what it means to be philanthropic in today’s youth culture, raising significant funds for LLS’s cuttingedge cancer research and patient services. Through programs like Students of the Year,
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• Page 10 • July 12, 2018
A Weekly Memo from the Councilmembers 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.
Olga Diaz
Council Member, Represents District 3
Social Butterfly Cont. from Page 9
County. They also celebrated the adoption of nearly 70 animals who all found homes on Day of Giving, thanks to a special adoption promotion. The 50,000 animals who rely on the Humane Society for help in the coming year will benefit from the generosity of friends like you. Please accept my sincere thanks for being a friend to animals in our San Diego region and beyond. With Gratitude, Brian Daugherty, Senior Vice President, Chief Philanthropy Officer, San Diego Humane Society.
The San Diego Foundation Announces $2.6M in Scholarships - The San Diego Foundation recently announced more than $2.6 million in scholarships to 876 students pursuing higher education during the 20182019 school year. The scholarships complement The San Diego Foundations’ new initiative of helping hundreds of low-income students with college success. According to research from the Public Policy Institute of California, only a fraction of students in California capable of earning a degree actually do, and students from underserved communities are greatly underrepresented in colleges and universities. The Community Scholarship Program ensures more San
Keith Urban is pet of the week at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 4 year old, 10 pound, male, Domestic Short Hair cat with a Buff coat.
Keith Urban prefers a slow paced lifestyle. He might like to have another cat in his new home to keep him company. He doesn’t play guitar, but he does play with cat toys. Keith Urban was transferred from another shelter through FOCAS.
The $100 adoption fee for Keith Urban includes medical exams, vaccinations, neuter, 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.
Art Center Update
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido, has a thrilling line up of artists and community events planned. Throughout July, choose from live music, museum art exhibitions and even food truck Friday events in the park. August features Friday night jazz jam sessions, musical theater, artist panels, and folkloric dance. September features the most popular community event – Musica en la Plaza with
Diego students have the opportunity to accomplish their academic goals. The San Diego Foundation’s goal is to not only help these students pursue higher education but to also support the regional economy by strengthening the pipeline. Among the scholarship recipients for the 2018-2019 school year, 66 percent are the first in their families to attend college, and 76 percent are considered low-income students based on Expected Family Contribution data. The San Diego Foundation is working to make education accessible to everyone. This Scholarship Program is the largest in the region outside of the university system, and provides a variety of scholarships to high school students, current college students, graduate students, and adult reentry students. Since 1997, the program has awarded more than $30.4 million to thousands of students.
The San Diego Foundation offers scholarships that support a variety of career paths and backgrounds, including awards for students who want to pursue careers in STEM or the arts, and scholarships for students who come from a foster care background. Scholarships are awarded to students continuing their education at
Brock, a 2-year-old Boxer mix, is a sweet guy looking for a loving home to call his own. Brock is a fantastic walking buddy who also loves a good cuddle on the couch. He is potty-trained too! Brock is shy around new people, but he is a friendly fellow once he gets to know you. He may do well in a home with another friendly dog as a companion. If there is a resident dog, a meet and greet at the Escondido Campus will be required prior to his adoption. His adoption fee includes his neuter, permanent microchip identification, current vaccinations, 30 days worry free insurance from Trupanion Insurance and a certificate for a free veterinary exam! Brock is available for adoption and living in a foster home. To arrange for a meeting and to learn more about making him part of your family, please call (619) 299-7012.
live music and dancing in the lyric courtyard. You can see the entire line-up on line at www.artcenter.org
As a special honor this year, the art center was selected to receive the Levitt Amp grant to fund an outdoor concert series. Most Saturday nights from August 25th through November 3rd, there will be band performances on the Great Green Lawn at Grape Day Park. Attendance is free thanks to the Levitt
four-year universities, two-year colleges, graduate and trade/vocational schools. If you are interested in opening a scholarship fund to support students fueling our San Diego economy, please contact Danielle Valenciano, Director of Scholarships, at (619) 235-2300. The San Diego Foundation maximizes the impact of your charitable giving. We mobilize philanthropic resources to advance quality of life, increase social impact and champion civic engagement. For more than 40 years, The Foundation and our donors have granted more than $1 billion to grow a vibrant San Diego region. Learn more on our website, and consider a donation to the Community Scholarship Fund, which helps increase college access and attainment among needs-based students in San Diego County.
Scholarships Awarded to Local Students - Contemporary Women of North County (CWONC) offers an annual scholarship to a local student who will be attending either Palomar or Mira Costa College. At the club’s June meeting, members were introduced to the 2018 CWONC Scholarship recipients,
Foundation and opening acts begin performing at 4pm followed by headlining musicians. Learn more about this series by visiting http://concerts.levittamp.org/escondido
There is never a shortage of fun things to do at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Keep life simple and avoid traffic - remember to start by looking for fun in Escondido.
Patricia Oshita and Kim Kelly. Patricia is working on becoming a Registered Nurse and Kim has plans to become an Optometrist. The Contemporary Women of North County Scholarship is based on grade point average, financial need, and community service. CWONC is a local nonprofit club of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) and serves the community by volunteering support to women and children, the military and their families, and local humane societies. Visit www.cwonc.org; www.gfwc.org; and www.cfwc.org.
Photo: Scholarship Committee with Patricia and Kim - from l-r, Ann Lygas (Chairman), Patricia Oshita, Kim Kelly, Maryann Donovan and Gina Ensalaco
The Pastor Says . . .
for a dynamic week of summer fun is a natural extension.
Pastor Hal Seed New Song Community Church, Oceanside
Why So Many Churches Are Hosting Children’s Camps This Summer
No doubt you’ve seen a lot of signs around town for “Vacation Bible School” haven’t you? Why do so many churches put these on? In a word, to help families.
Throughout history, Christian churches have done their best to meet practical needs in their communities. Churches throughout North County serve and teach children every weekend, so we’ve already developed teams of volunteers who know how to love, help, and teach children. Concentrating that manpower
Two Simple Reasons: One reason we hold Bible camps is to help working families. With both mom and dad at work these days, Vacation Bible Schools are able to give some uplifting relief, usually at little cost, to parents looking for positive places for their kids to hang out while school is out. A second reason churches hold Bible camps is because we want to fulfill our mission. Jesus asked his followers to share his message of hope with every man, woman, boy and girl on the planet. Vacation Bible Schools help children in our neighborhoods understand that there is a God who made them, and loves them, and has wonderful plans for their lives.
At New Song, we call our VBS, “Kids Camp,” because we want kids to have an adventure-filled week, learning sports skills and craft skills and about the needs of children in other parts of the world, as well as about God’s love for them. If you’ve got children or grandchildren, I hope you’ll take advantage of someone’s Bible camp this summer. We’re here for you!
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San Marcos • Mayor Jim Desmond Leash Law and pest waste reminder
When you are out and about this summer enjoying the many parks and other outdoor activities San Marcos has to offer, remember that dog owners must keep their animal(s) under control at all times.
San Marcos is home to three dog parks that designate a safe area for your dog to roam off leash. Leashes must b used when walking dogs on trails, in parks, or other public spaces. Safety is the City’s primary concern and dogs that run free in parks and
on trails may encounter snakes, opossums, mountain lions or poison oak. Keeping your dog on a leash can also prevent disturbance of wildlife habitat and limit personal liability.
San Marcos also reminds residents to clean up all pet waste. Put dog waste in plastic bags and discard in proper receptacles. Ultimately, keeping your four-legged family member on-leash is the law and owners can be cited and/or fined for compliance failure. For more information, visit www.sanmarcos.net or check out www.escondidohumanesociety.org
Vista • Mayor Judy Ritter
Free Family Fun Event July 14
Vista is celebrating summer on Saturday, July 14, with a free, family event in Brengle Terrace Park. It will be an afternoon of games, arts & crafts, kids’ face painting, bounce houses, and public safety demos. Kids get to meet Vista firefighters and sit in the sheriff cruisers. Adults can meet community partners at the interactive and educational booths. Have questions about what’s happening in Vista? Be sure to drop by
Oceanside • Mayor Peter Weiss
Escondido • Mayor Sam Abed
Mayor Sam Abed does not wish to write a weekly column to communicate with his Escondido Constituents via The Paper and its “A Letter from the Mayor” series
Chuckles Cont. from Page 2
instructions to be at the bake sale the moment it opened at 9:30 and to buy the cake and bring it home. When the daughter arrived at the sale, she found the attractive, perfect cake had already been sold. Amanda grabbed her cell phone and called her mom. Alice was horrified. She was beside herself! Everyone would know! What would they think? She would be ostracized, talked about, ridiculed!
All night, Alice lay awake in bed thinking about people pointing fingers at her. And talking about her behind her back.
The next day, Alice promised herself she would try not to think about the cake, and would attend the fancy luncheon/bridal shower at the home of a fellow church member and try to have a good time. She did not want to attend because the hostess was a snob who more than once had looked down her nose at the fact that Alice was a single parent and not from the founding families of Tuscaloosa, but having already RSVP'd, she couldn't think of an excuse to stay home. The meal was elegant, the company was definitely upper crust old south and to Alice's horror, the cake in question was presented for dessert! Alice felt the blood drain from her body when she saw the cake!
She started out of her chair to tell the hostess all about it, but before she could get to her feet, the Mayor's wife said, "what a beautiful cake!" Alice, still stunned, sat back in her chair when she heard the hostess (who was a prominent church member) say,
"THANK YOU, I BAKED IT MYSELF" Alice smiled and thought to herself, "GOD IS GOOD!"
A man boarded an airplane and took his seat. As he settled in, he glanced up and saw the most beautiful woman boarding the plane. He soon realized she was heading straight towards his seat. As fate would have it, she took the seat right beside his. Eager to strike up a conversation, he blurted out, "Business trip or pleasure?"
She turned, smiled and said, "Business. I'm going to the Annual Nymphomaniacs of America Convention in Boston." He swallowed hard.
Here was the most gorgeous woman he had ever seen sitting next to him, and she was going to a meeting of nymphomaniacs. Struggling to maintain his composure, he calmly asked, "What's your business role at this convention?"
"Lecturer," she responded. "I use information that I have learned from my personal experiences to debunk some of the popular myths about sexuality."
"Really?" he said. "And what kind of myths are there?"
"Well, she explained, "One popular myth is that African-American men are the most well-endowed of all men, when in fact it is the Native American Indian who is most likely to possess that trait." "Another popular myth is that Frenchmen are the best lovers, when actually it is men of Jewish descent who are the best." "I have also discovered that the lover with absolutely the best stamina is the Southern Redneck."
Suddenly the woman became a little uncomfortable and blushed. "I'm sorry," she said, "I shouldn't really be discussing all of this with you. I don't even know your name..."
our City Booth. The Summer Fun Fest runs from 5:30-7:30 pm and is followed by a free Movie in the Park – Despicable Me 3 at 8 pm. Take the whole family and head to Brengle Terrace Park for a fun afternoon and relax with them afterwards watching the movie on a huge movie screen outside in our beautiful weather. The Summer Movies in the Park is a perfect chance to meet new people and enjoy a safe and special night under the stars. Check the City website at O CityofVista.com for more details or contact 760.639.6151.
Oceanside District Elections
The City of Oceanside will begin the transition to District Elections in November 2018. Five community workshops were held in 2017 to determine the district boundaries, and the Oceanside City Council approved the final map at the August 1, 2017 City Council meeting. Candidates running for City Council will now be required to reside in the district they want to represent.
in November 2018. Councilmembers in Districts 3 and 4 will be elected in 2020. Find your district on the City’s web site at: https://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/ gov/clerk/elections/districtelections.asp
"Tonto," the man said, "Tonto Goldstein, but my friends call me Bubba." •••• I called one of my doctors to make an appointment. The receptionist answered, "Urology, can you hold for a minute?" •••• Remember Dolly the sheep, first cloned large animal? You know what she said when she met the other Dolly?
If you ever go out with a schoolteacher, You're in for a sensational night; She'll make you do it over and over again Until you do it right. •••• Before we lose our autonomy And our economy crumbles into dust We should attack Japan, lose the war And let Japan take care of us.
Districts will be phased-in during the next two election cycles. Councilmembers in Districts 1 and 2 will be elected
"Ewe again?"
•••• A geneticist who did not want to go to the alumni reunion, made a duplicate of himself so that he could go instead to his daughter's school play. Unfortunately, his clone went to the University instead, and was very rude and inappropriate. He then took his duplicate to the top of the Empire State Building and pushed him off. He was charged with making an obscene clone fall! •••• Q: Why do brunettes tell blonde jokes?
A: It gives them something to do on Friday and Saturday nights. •••• The next time someone tells you that you are procrastinating, look them square in the eye while wagging your finger at them and say withconfidence..."Just you wait."
After the 2020 election, the City Council will be comprised of four City Council Members, each of whom reside in one of the established Districts, and one Mayor, who will remain elected at-large. The Mayor and City Council Members serve 4-Year terms.
SENIOR DRESS CODE
Many of us 'Old Folks' (over 50) are quite confused today about how we should present ourselves. Feeling 'young', we try to conform to current fashions and present a youthful image. Contrary to what you may have seen on the streets, the following combinations DO NOT go together and should be avoided: 1. A nose ring and bifocals
2.. Spiked hair and bald spots
3. A pierced tongue and dentures 4. Miniskirts and support hose
5. Ankle bracelets and corn pads
Chuckles Cont. on Page 12
The Paper • Page 12 • July 12, 2018
Paul & Nome Van Middlesworth, The Computer Factory
www. thecomputerfactory.net "San Diego's Best Computer Store 2017-18" Union Tribune readers poll
Unbelievable
Well it took nearly twenty years, but old age and complacency finally caught up with lyle e davis, editor and publisher of The Paper. The old coot finally made a mistake.
He left the last nine words out of our column and it completely reversed the meaning of our message. We had proposed several alternatives to the tyranny of Microsoft’s destructive upgrade mania on Windows 10. The first was to revert to Windows 7 and turn off the auto-update utility, the second was to dump Microsoft entirely
Chuckles Cont. from Page 11 6. Speedo's and cellulite
7. A belly button ring and a gall bladder surgery scar 8. Unbuttoned disco shirts and a heart monitor 9. Midriff shirts and a midriff bulge 10. Bikinis and liver spots
11. Mini skirts and varicose veins And, Most importantly
At some point you have to give up the 'DAISY DUKE' shorts ALABAMA FOOTBALL
Bubba went to Alabama on a football scholarship. He was a good running back, but a poor student.
At graduation day, Bubba didn't have enough credits. But he was a great football star and the students held a rally and demanded the dean give him a diploma anyway. They were so insistent that the dean agreed if Bubba could answer one question correctly he would give him a diploma. The one question test was held in the auditorium and the students packed the place. It was standing room only.
The dean was on the stage and told Bubba to come up. The dean had the diploma in his hand and said,"Bubba, if you can answer this question correctly I'll give you your diploma."
and buy a Chrome book. The column should have concluded as follows: “The last two we call the nuclear options and are equally unpleasant, Apple and suicide. Hard to choose between those two.” Instead Mr. Davis left out the last nine words making it appear that Windows 7 and Chrome books were the “equally unpleasant” alternatives to Windows 10. Not at all. The unpleasant alternatives were of course “Apple and Suicide. “ Mr. Davis complained that it was our fault for making the column so long but we think otherwise. Mr. Davis has recently been heard extolling the benefits of cannabis oil. Could this have been more than a coincidence?
Diego North County, they’re Republicans.
Bubba said he was ready and the dean asked him the question. "Bubba," he said, "How much is three times seven?"
"To help save the economy, the Government will announce next month that the Immigration Department will start deporting seniors (instead of illegals) in order to lower Social Security and Medicare costs".
For over twenty years we have regularly taken Microsoft to task in our column for completely disregarding the welfare of Windows users in the relentless, if clumsy, pursuit of their corporate agenda. Rumor has it that at a Microsoft’s Southern California sales meeting held at the Auberge in Del Mar a few years back, one sales rep complained bitterly to Bill Gates about our Anti-Microsoft columns in The Paper. “It makes people ask embarrassing questions,” he whined. Gates said “what do you want me to do about it?” The Manager said “can’t you throw them some advertising dollars at the publisher to shut the guy up?” Gates allegedly patted the manager’s hand and said “Don’t worry about it, they’re not our kind of people anyway, it’s San
Bubba looked up at the ceiling and then down at his shoes, just pondering the question. The students began chanting, "Graduate him anyway! Graduate him anyway!" Then Bubba held up his hand and the auditorium became silent. Bubba said, "I think I know the answer. Three times seven is twenty-one."
A hush fell over the auditorium and the Alabama students began another chant."Give him another chance! Give him another chance!" •••• Um, well, those are certainly nice, but I asked if I could see your tweets. •••• What in the hell are clams so happy about? •••• FACT: Norwegian infants are called "Newbjorns." •••• A big old family-sized heifer with hairy arms came up behind me, and slapped me smartly on the butt. She said, "Hey sexy, how about giving me your number!”
Hopefully by the time The Paper goes to press our new shipment of “Refurbs” PCs will have arrived. We attempt to stock a complete range of desktop and notebooks for all applications mostly in the $150 to $500 range. Check out our website (thecomputerfactory.net) for the inventory and prices. Nearly all of our refurbs are available with either Win10 or Win7. Refurbs are definitely the most cost effective solution for the vast majority of home or business applications but we do design and build custom configurations for “high task” applications like gaming, video editing, animation or solid modeling. We also assist in design and build
The reason; Older people are easier to catch and will not remember how to get back home. I started to cry when I thought of you.
Then it dawned on me –--------- RATS!
I'll see you on the bus -- save me a seat by the window please!
She cooed, "I sure do."
My dental surgery is on Monday. •••• Be sure to send this to your relatives, so they will know what happened to you.
Our on-site service for home and small business features “Derek, the Millennial you’ll actually like.” A one hour service call in our core area (Vista, Carlsbad, San Marcos & Escondido) is $60 for home and $80 for business. We want to thank all of you for your support in our effort to “three peat” as San Diego’s Best PC store. The voting in the Union Tribune annual “Best of San Diego”reader's poll concluded two weeks ago but we won’t know the result until mid August.
Death Notices Sorab K. Ghandhi, 90, of Escondido, CA., passed away on July 6, 2018. CaliforniaFuneralAlternatives.com
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I looked at her and said, "Have you got a pen?"
I said, "Well, you better get back into it before the farmer notices you're missing."
for those who want to “do it yourself.”
Funeral Directors and Funeral/Cremation Services
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
#2018-9017455
The name of the business: Yarash, located at 250
Knoll Rd. Spte 62, San Marcos, CA. 92069.
This business is registered by
Khalid Yarash
250 Knoll Rd Apt 62
First day of business: n/a.
/s/ Ryan Andrzejewski, President with
Ernest
J.
Dronenburg
Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on
7/12, 7/19, 7/29 and 8/02/2018
Jr.,
Serving all of North County Our Mission: To provide families with the best possible service at prices affordable by all.
Cremation and Burial Services Escondido Poway
San Marcos, CA. 92069
This business is conducted by an individual.
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ed at 2506 S. Santa Fe Ave., B-6, Vista, CA. 92084.
This business is registered by
Juana Santana Duque
EScondido, CA. 92027
First day of business: 6/11/2018.
Dronenburg
Jr.,
Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on
County
6/19/2015
7/05, 7/12, 7/19 and 7/26/2018
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
#2018-9016461
The name of the business: EA Demolition, located at
580 Los Vallecitos Blvd. #106, San Marcos, CA.
92069.
This business is registered by
Edgar Geobany Alva Rodriguez
580 Los Vallecitos Blvd. #106
San Marcos, CA. 92069
This business is conducted by an individual.
First day of business: n/a.
/s/ Edgar Geobany Alva Rodriguez
Filed
with
Ernest
J.
Dronenburg
Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on
Jr.,
7/05, 7/12, 7/19 and 7/26/2018
County
6/25/2015
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
#2018-9017011 The name of the business: Banh Mi San Marcos, located at 706 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd., San Marcos, Ca. 92078. This business is registered by Banh Mi San Marcos 706 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd San Marcos, CA. 92078 This business is conducted by a corporation, First day of business: 6/29/2018 /s/ Stephanie Suong Bui, President Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 6/29/2018 7/12, 7/19, 7/29 and 8/02/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
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The name of the business: Recital Video Pro, Sara Lynnski, located at 818 English Holly Ln, San Marcos,
CA. 92078.
This business is registered by Be Nice Dragon, Inc. 818 English Holly Ln.
San Marcos, CA. 92078
This business is conducted by a corporation, First day of business: n/a. /s/ Ryan Andrzejewski, President Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 7/05/2015/
7/12, 7/19, 7/29 and 8/02/2018
This business is registered by Jonathan & Jacqueline Cariaga
700 Carey Rd. #2
Oceanside, CA. 92058
/s/ Jonathan Cariaga
This business is conducted by an individual. J.
#2018-9014904 The name of the business: MK Real Estate Ventures, LLC, located at 700 W Harbor Dr. #1405, San Diego, CA. 92101. This business is registered by MK Real Estae Ventures, LLC 670 Corte Raquel San Marcos, CA. 92069 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: n/a /s/ Marya Khoja, CEO Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 6/06/2018 6/28, 7/05, 7/12 & 7/19/2008
This business is conducted by a Married Couple. First day of business: 1/1/18.
830 Aster St.
Ernest
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
#2018-9014205
#2018-9016062
with
Call 800.783.3127 or 760.424.2400 24 hours/day 7 days/week.
The name of the business: Upward Focus Studio, located at 700 Carey Rd., #2, Oceanside, CA. 92058.
The name of the business: Rito’s Mexican Food, locat-
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
/s/ Juana Santana Dugue
Home Care
Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 5/30/2018 6/21, 6/28, 7/05, & 7/12/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
#2018-9016282 The name of the business: Realty Experts, Realty Experts Commercial, Realty Experts Property Management, located at 330 W. Felicita Ave #E1, Escondido, CA. 92025. This business is registered by J&P Financial, Inc. 330 W. Felicita Ave #E-1 Escondido, A. 92025 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business: 9/1/05 /s/ Joseph Cobb, Jr., President Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 6/21/2018 6/28, 7/05, 7/12 & 7/19/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
#2018-9015967 The name of the business: Drought Tolerant Landscape DTL, located at 2564 Navarro Dr., #206, Carlsbad, CA. 92009. This business is registered by Zachary Michael Halpin 2564 Navarro Dr. #206 Carlsbad, CA. 92009 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business: 6/18/18 /s/ Zachary Michael Halpin. Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 6/18/2018. 6/28, 7/05, 7/12 & 7/19/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
#2018-9016697 The name of the business: Aloha Printing, located at 133 Newport Drive, Ste B, San Marcos, CA. 92069. This business is registered by Aloha Enterprises, Inc. 133 Newport DR. Suite B San Marcos, CA. 92069 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business: 3/23/2015 /s/ George Burrola, President Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 6/26/2018 7/05, 7/12, 7/19 and 7/26/2018
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#2018-9015260 The name of the business: Masielle Design & Branding; Masielle Internatonal 1345 Encinitas Blvd., #804 Encinitas, CA. 92024 This business is registered by Masielle Isabel Vega 2825 Hope Ave., #7 Carlsbad, CA. 92008 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business:1/1/2018. /s/ Masielle Isabel Vega Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 6/8/2018 6/21, 6/28, 7/05 & 7/12/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
#2018-9015232 The name of the business: SPL USA LLC, located at 701 Palomar Airport Rd., Suite 300, Carlsbad, CA. 92009. This business is registered by SPL USA LLC 701 Palomar Airport Rd. Suite 300 Carlsbad, CA. 92009 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: 3/06/08 /s/ Hyeung Do Park, CEO Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 6/8/2018 6/21, 6/28, 7/05 & 7/12/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
#2018-9015787 The name of the business: La Casa de los Alambres, located at 777 Shadowridge Dr., Vista, CA. 92084. This business is registered by Edwin Corporation 777 Shadowridge Dr. Vista, CA. 92084 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business: 1/1/08 /s/ Anastacio Delgado, CEO Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 6/15/2018 6/21, 6/28, 7/05& 7/12/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
#2018-9016850 The name of the business: Pestaway, located at 2135 E. Valley Parkway, #63, Escondido, CA. 92027. This business is registered by: Frederick James Weber 2135 E. Valley Parkway #63 Escondido, CA. 92027 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/ Frederick James Weber Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 6/28/2018 7/5, 7/12, 7/19 & 7/26/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
#2018-9016339 The name of the business: Hotel Oceanside, located at 937 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA. 92054. This business is registered by: 937 Coast Highway, Inc. 17260 Old Ranch Road Los Gatos, CA. 95033 This business is conducted by a corproration. First day of business was n/a. /s/ James E. Gilbo, President Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 6/21/2018 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 & 8/02 /2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
#2018-9014742 The name of the business: San Diego Backhoe & Bobcat, located at 2242 Derrick Wy, Escondido, CA. 92029. This business is registered by Brian C. Sill 2242 Derrick Wy Esondido, CA. 92029 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business: n/a. /s/ Brian C. Sill Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 6/05/2018 6/28, 7/05, 7/12 & 7/19/2018
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#2018-9016956 The name of the business: North County Youth Soccer Association (NCYSA), Inc., located at 2135 East Valley Parkway, #22, Escondido, CA. 92027. This business is registered by North County Youth Soccer Association (NCYSA) Inc 2135 East Valley Parkway #22 Escodido, CA. 92027 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business: 4/9/1976 /s/ Christine M. Escobedo, Secretary Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 6/29/2018 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/02/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
#2018-9016683
The name of the business: TS Glass, located at
3412 Ricewood Dr., Oceanside, CA. 92058.
This business is registered by
Terry James Stewart
3412 Ricewood Dr.
Oceanside, CA. 92058
This business is conducted by an individual.
First day of business: n/a.
/s/ Terry James Stewart
Filed
with
Ernest
J.
Dronenburg
Jr.,
Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on
County
6/26/2015
7/05, 7/12, 7/19 and 7/26/2018
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
#2018-9016766
The name of the business: Production2BE, located at 3419 N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd., San Marcos, CA. 92069.
This business is registered by:
Lawrence Alvin and Vanessa Dale Wood
3419 N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd.
San Marcos, CA. 92069
This business is conducted by a Married Couple. First day of business: 9/23/2009.
/s/ Lawrence Alvin Wood
Filed
with
Ernest
Clerk/Recorder
6/27/2015
of
J.
Dronenburg
San
Diego
Jr.,
County
County
on
7/05, 7/12, 7/19 and 7/26/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
#2018-9016786
The name of the business: Santa Ana Fresh Mexican Food, located at 4403 University Avenue, Suite 100, San Diego, CA. 92105..
This business is registered by:
Cesar’s Mexican Restaurant LLC
4403 University Avenue, Ste 100
San Diego, CA. 92105
This business is conducted by a Limited Liability
Company.
First day of business: n/a
/s/ Julio Posada, Member
Filed
with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 6/27/2015 7/05, 7/12, 7/19 and 7/26/2018
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME 37-2018-00027084-CU-PT-NC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Jordan Jonathin Gastelo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Jordan Jonathin Gastelo to Proposed name Jordan Gutierrez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objections that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: July 24, 2018, 8:30a.m., Department 26. The address of the court is: 325 S. Melrose, Vista, CA. 92081. A copy of the Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Marcos News Reporter, dba, The Paper, 845 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, Ca. 92078. Dated 6/05/2018. /s/Robert Dahlquist, Judge of the Superior Court 6/28, 7/05, 7/12 & 7/19/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
#2018-9016360
The name of the business: Dead End Industries,
located at 609 Butterwood Ave., San Marcos, CA., 92069.
This business is registered by
Marissa Dominique Michel
609 Butterwood Ave.
San Marcos, CA. 92069
This business is conducted by an individual.
First day of business: n/a with
Ernest
J.
Dronenburg
Jr.,
Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 6/22
6/28, 7/05, 7/12 & 7/19/2018
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#2018-9015782 The name of the business: Escondido Custom Upholstery, located at 2030 Auto Parkway #E, Escondido, CA. 92029. This business is registered by Oscar and Gricelda Reyes 1006 Del Dios Rd. #18 Escondido, CA. 92029 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. First day of business: 6/01/11. /s/ Gricelda Reyes Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 6/14/11 6/21, 6/28, 7/05 & 7/12/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
#2018-9014255 The name of the business: CC’s Corn Kitchen, located at 875 S. Cleveland St., Unit B, Oceanside, CA. 92054.. This business is registered by Alexandria Compton 875 S. Cleveland St. Unit B Oceanside, CA. 92054 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business: 3/28/18. /s/ Alexandria Compton Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 5/30/18 6/21, 6/28, 7/05 & 7/12/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
#2018-9015400 The name of the business: Highly Xclusive located at 4223 Cielo Ave., Oceanside, CA. 92056 This business is registered by Ontuwon Jemel Grayson Patterson, Sr. 4223 Cielo Ave. Oceanside, CA. 92056 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business: n/a. /s/ Ontuwon Jemel Grayson Patterson, Sr. Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 6/11/2018 6/21, 6/28, 7/05 & 7/12/2018
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#2018-9016824
The name of the business: RF Design, located at 5085
Andrew Jackson St, Oceanside, CA. 92057.
This business is registered by:
Rozan Macapagal and Amnoa Fesili
5085 Andrew Jackson St.
Oceanside, CA. 92057
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
#2018-9015764 The name of the business: JMan Rocks, located at 520 Barnett Dr., San Marcos, CA. 92069. This business is registered by Jeremy and Jessica Rosefeld 520 Barnett Dr. San Marcos, CA. 92069 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. First day of business: 6/01/2018 /s/ Jeremy Rosefeld Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 6/14/2018 6/21, 6/28, 7/05 & 7/12/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
#2018-9015834 The name of the business: Contract2Close TC Services, located at 372 San Roque Drive, Escondido, CA. 92025. This business is registered by Monique Dennise Copeland 372 San Roque Drive Escondido, CA. 92025 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business: 6/15/2018. /s/ Monique Dennise Copeland Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 6/15/2018 6/21, 6/28, 7/03 & 7/12/2018
This business is conducted by a Married Couple.
First day of business: 3/20/2018
/s/ Rozen Macapagal Fesili
Filed
with
J.
Dronenburg
Jr.,
County
6/27/2018
7/05, 7/12, 7/19 & 7/26/2018
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
#2018-9015369 The name of the business: Instant Imprints, located at 705 Center Dr., #111, San Marcos, CA. 92069. This business is registered by: RZCK Printing 705 Center Dr., #111 San Marcos, CA. 92069 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business: 5/18/2018 /s/ Christine Rosine, President Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 6/11/2018 6/21, 6/28, 7/05 & 7/12/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
#2018-9014631 The name of the business: Grandeur, located at 209 N. Coast Hwy, Oceanside, Ca. 92054. This business is registered by: Grandeur, Inc. 209 N. Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA. 92054 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business was 3/7/06. /s/ Jason Hook, CEO Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 6/04/2018. 6/28, 7/05, 7/12 & 7/19/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
#2018-9016770 The name of the business: Precise Property Inspections, LLC, located at 234 Del Mesa St., Oceanside, CA. 92058. This business is registered by: Precise Property Inspections, LLC 234 Del Mesa St. Oceanside, CA. 92058 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: n/a /s/ Garth Wright, President Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 6/27/2018 7/5, 7/12, 7/19 & 7/26/2018
Ernest
Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on
STATEMENT
#2018-9017154
The name of the business: Best Construction, located
at 724 Wabash St., Escondido, Ca. 92027.
This business is registered by:
Pedro G. Gutierrez724 Wabash St.
Escondido, CA. 92027
This business is conducted by an individual.
First day of business was n/a.
/s/ Pedro G. Gutierrez
Filed
with
Ernest
J.
Dronenburg
Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on
7/12, 7/19, 7/26 & 8/02/2018
Jr.,
County
7/02/2018
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR MAINTENANCE IN LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON.
WHEREAS, the CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF SAN MARCOS, CALIFORNIA, on June 9, 1981 by Resolution No. 81-1592, previously formed a street lighting district pursuant to the terms and provisions of the "Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972," being Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, in what is known and designated as LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 (hereinafter referred to as the "District"); and, WHEREAS, since the formation of the District in 1981, the District has levied annual assessments and was expanded in 1986 to include landscaping maintenance; and, WHEREAS, the annual assessments have been based on a method of spread approved yearly within the Engineer's Report; and WHEREAS, at this time, the City Council is desirous of taking the necessary proceedings to provide for the annual levy of assessments for the next ensuing fiscal year, to provide for the costs and expenses necessary for continual maintenance of landscaping and lighting improvements within said District; and, WHEREAS, at this time there has been presented and approved by this City Council, the Preliminary Engineer's Report as required by law, and this City Council is desirous of proceeding with the proceedings for said annual levy. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the above recitals are true and correct. PUBLIC INTEREST SECTION 2. That the public interest and convenience requires, and it is the intention of the City Council, to undertake proceedings for the annual levy and collection of special assessments for the continual maintenance of certain landscaping and lighting improvements, all to serve and benefit said District as said area is shown and delineated on a map as previously approved by this City Council and on file in the Office of the City Clerk, open to public inspection, and herein so referenced and made a part hereof, and proposed changes thereto are as set forth in the Preliminary Engineer's Report, incorporated herein as a part hereof. REPORT SECTION 3. That the Preliminary Engineer's Report regarding the annual levy for said District, which Report is for maintenance for the fiscal year 2018-2019, is hereby approved and is directed to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk. ASSESSMENT SECTION 4. That the public interest and convenience requires, and it is the intention of this City Council to order the annual assessment levy for the District as set forth and described in said Engineer's Report, and further it is determined to be in the
best public interest and convenience to levy and collect annual assessments to pay the costs and expenses of said maintenance and improvement as estimated in said Report. This year's assessment is proposed to be $530,526.20. There has not been an increase in the assessments. DESCRIPTION OF MAINTENANCE SECTION 5. The assessments levied and collected shall be for the maintenance of certain landscaped areas, including but not limited to, medians, parkways, open space areas, and lighting improvements for residential, commercial and industrial development within the City's jurisdictional boundaries. Reference is made to the Preliminary Engineer's Report, incorporated by reference, which contains a full and detailed description of the improvements, boundaries of the assessment district and any zones therein, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District. FUTURE ASSESSMENTS SECTION 6. That the public interest and convenience requires, and it is the intention of this City Council to consider and adopt an assessment formula for future assessments. Said future assessments shall not exceed the assessment formula so adopted. COUNTY AUDITOR SECTION 7. The County Auditor shall enter on the County Assessment Roll the amount of the assessments, and shall collect said assessments at the time and in the same manner as County taxes are collected. After collection by the County, the net amount of the assessments, after the deduction of any compensation due to the County for collection, shall be paid to the treasurer for purposes of paying the costs and expenses of said District. SPECIAL FUND SECTION 8. That all monies collected shall be deposited in a SPECIAL FUND designated by the name of this District. Payment shall be made out of said Fund only for the purpose provided for in the Resolution. In order to expedite the making of this maintenance and improvement, the City Council may transfer into said Special Fund, from any available source, such funds as it may deem necessary to expedite the proceedings. Any funds so transferred shall be repaid out of the proceeds of the assessments provided for in this Resolution. BOUNDARIES OF DISTRICT SECTION 9. Said contemplated maintenance work is, in the opinion of this City Council, of direct benefit to the properties within the boundaries of the District, and this City Council makes the costs and expenses of said maintenance chargeable upon a district, which district said City Council hereby declares to be the district benefited by said improvement and maintenance, and to be further assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereof. Said District shall include each and every parcel of land within the boundaries of said District, as said District is shown on a map as approved by this City Council and on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and so designated
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by the name of the District. PUBLIC PROPERTY SECTION 10. Any lots or parcels of land known as public property, as the same are defined in Section 22663 of Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, which are included within the boundaries of the District, shall be omitted and exempt from any assessment to be made under these proceedings to cover any of the costs and expenses of said improvement and maintenance work.
PUBLIC HEARING SECTION 11. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT TUESDAY, THE 24th DAY OF JULY, 2018, AT THE HOUR OF 6:00 O'CLOCK P.M., IN THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, BEING THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, IS THE TIME AND PLACE FIXED BY THIS CITY COUNCIL FOR THE HEARING OF PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS IN REFERENCE TO THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS, TO THE EXTENT OF THE MAINTENANCE, AND ANY OTHER MATTERS CONTAINED IN THIS RESOLUTION. ANY PERSONS WHO WISH TO OBJECT TO THE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY SHOULD FILE A WRITTEN PROTEST WITH THE CITY CLERK PRIOR TO THE TIME SET AND SCHEDULED FOR SAID PUBLIC HEARING. NOTICE SECTION 12. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a copy of this Resolution in The Paper, a newspaper of general circulation within said City, said publication to be note less than ten (10) days before the date set for the Public Hearing described above. EFFECTIVE DATE SECTION 13. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PROCEEDINGS INQUIRIES SECTION 14. For any and all information relating to the proceedings, protest procedure, any documentation and/or information of a procedural or technical nature, your attention is directed to the person designated below: PROCEDURAL INQUIRIES: Phillip Scollick, City Clerk City of San Marcos 1 Civic Center Drive San Marcos, CA 92069 Telephone: 760-744-1050
TECHNICAL INQUIRIES: Peter Kuey, Principal Civil Engineer City of San Marcos 1 Civic Center Drive San Marcos, CA 92069 Telephone: 760-744-1050, x3210 PD 7/12/18
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#2018-9015603 The name of the business: North County Youth Soccer Association (NCYSA), Escondido Soccer Club (ESC), located at 2135 East Valley Parkway #22, Escondido, CA. 92027. This business is registered by North County Youth Soccer Association 2135 E.ValleyParkway #22 Escondido, CA. 92027 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business: 4/19/1975. /s/ Christine M. Escobedo, Secretary Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 6/13/2018 6/21, 6/28, 7/05 & 7/12/2018
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET MAINTENANCE IN THE VALLECITOS TOWN CENTER STREET MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC
WHEREAS, the CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF SAN MARCOS, CALIFORNIA, on October 12, 1999 by Resolution No. 99-5300, previously formed a street maintenance district pursuant to the terms and provisions of the "Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972," being Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, as amended by the City per Ordinance 99-1071, in what is known and designated as VALLECITOS TOWN CENTER STREET MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (hereinafter referred to as the "District"); and WHEREAS, the annual assessments have been based on a method of spread approved yearly within the Engineer's Report; and WHEREAS, at this time, the City Council is desirous of taking the necessary proceedings to provide for the annual levy of assessments for the next ensuing fiscal year, to provide for the costs and expenses necessary for continual maintenance, and traffic signals and energy costs within said District; and WHEREAS, at this time there has been presented and approved by this City Council, the Preliminary Engineer's Report as required by law, and this City Council is desirous of proceeding with the proceedings for said annual levy. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the above recitals are true and correct. PUBLIC INTEREST SECTION 2. That the public interest and convenience requires, and it is the intention of the City Council, to undertake proceedings for the annual levy and collection of special assessments for the Vallecitos Town Center continual street, and traffic signal maintenance, all to serve and benefit said District as said area is shown and delineated on an Assessment Diagram map as previously approved by this City Council and on file in the Office of the City Clerk, open to public inspection, and herein so referenced and made a part hereof, and proposed changes thereto are as set forth in the Preliminary Engineer's Report, incorporated herein as a part hereof. REPORT SECTION 3. That the Preliminary Engineer's Report regarding the annual levy for said District, which Report is for maintenance for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 is hereby approved and is directed to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk. ASSESSMENT SECTION 4. That the public interest and convenience requires, and it is the intention of this City Council to order the annual assessment levy for the District as set forth and described in said Engineer's Report, and further it is determined to be in the best public interest and convenience to levy and collect annual assessments to pay the costs and expenses of said maintenance and improvement as estimated in said Report. This year's assessment is pro-
posed to be $17,010.99. DESCRIPTION OF MAINTENANCE SECTION 5. The assessments levied and collected shall be for the maintenance of certain street and traffic signal areas, including but not limited to, pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalk, traffic signals and appurtenant facilities for residential, commercial and industrial development within the boundary. Reference is made to the Preliminary Engineer's Report, incorporated by reference, which contains a full and detailed description of the improvements, boundaries of the assessment district and any zones therein, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District. FUTURE ASSESSMENTS SECTION 6. That the public interest and convenience requires, and it is the intention of this City Council to consider and adopt an assessment formula for future assessments. Said future assessments shall not exceed the assessment formula so adopted. COUNTY AUDITOR SECTION 7. The County Auditor shall enter on the County Assessment Roll the amount of the assessments, and shall collect said assessments at the time and in the same manner as County taxes are collected. After collection by the County, the net amount of the assessments, after the deduction of any compensation due to the County for collection, shall be paid to the treasurer for purposes of paying the costs and expenses of said District. SPECIAL FUND SECTION 8. That all monies collected shall be deposited in a SPECIAL FUND designated by the name of this District. Payment shall be made out of said Fund only for the purpose provided for in the Resolution. In order to expedite the making of this maintenance and improvement, the City Council may transfer into said Special Fund, from any available source, such funds as it may deem necessary to expedite the proceedings. Any funds so transferred shall be repaid out of the proceeds of the assessments provided for in this Resolution. BOUNDARIES OF DISTRICT SECTION 9. Said contemplated maintenance work is, in the opinion of this City Council, of direct benefit to the properties within the boundaries of the District, and this City Council makes the costs and expenses of said maintenance chargeable upon a district, which district said City Council hereby declares to be the district benefited by said improvement and maintenance, and to be further assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereof. Said District shall include each and every parcel of land within the boundaries of said District, as said District is shown on an Assessment Diagram as approved by this City Council and on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and so designated by the name of the District. PUBLIC PROPERTY SECTION 10. Any lots or parcels of land known as public property, as the same are defined in Section 22663 of Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of
California, which are included within the boundaries of the District, shall be omitted and exempt from any assessment to be made under these proceedings to cover any of the costs and expenses of said improvement
PUBLIC HEARING SECTION 11. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT TUESDAY, THE 24TH DAY OF JULY, 2018, AT THE HOUR OF 6:00 O'CLOCK P.M., IN THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, BEING THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, IS THE TIME AND PLACE FIXED BY THIS CITY COUNCIL FOR THE HEARING OF PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS IN REFERENCE TO THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS, TO THE EXTENT OF THE MAINTENANCE, AND ANY OTHER MATTERS CONTAINED IN THIS RESOLUTION. ANY PERSONS WHO WISH TO OBJECT TO THE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY SHOULD FILE A WRITTEN PROTEST WITH THE CITY CLERK PRIOR TO THE TIME SET AND SCHEDULED FOR SAID PUBLIC HEARING. NOTICE SECTION 12. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a copy of this Resolution in The Paper, a newspaper of general circulation within said City, said publication to be note less than ten (10) days before the date set for the Public Hearing described above. EFFECTIVE DATE SECTION 13. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PROCEEDINGS INQUIRIES SECTION 14. For any and all information relating to the proceedings, protest procedure, any documentation and/or information of a procedural or technical nature, your attention is directed to the person designated below: PROCEDURAL INQUIRIES: Phillip Scollick, City Clerk City of San Marcos 1 Civic Center Drive San Marcos, CA 92069 Telephone: 760-744-1050
TECHNICAL INQUIRIES: Peter Kuey, Principal Civil Engineer City of San Marcos 1 Civic Center Drive San Marcos, CA 92069 Telephone: 760-744-1050, x3210 PD 7/12/18
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME 37-2018-00029045-CU-PT-NC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Gary Anthony Birch filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Gary Anthony Birch to Proposed name Gary Anthony Schilling. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objections that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: July 31, 2018, 8:30a.m., Department 26. The address of the court is: 325 S. Melrose, Vista, CA. 92081. A copy of the Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Marcos News Reporter, dba, The Paper, 845 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, Ca. 92078. Dated 6/13/2018. /s/Robert Dahlquist, Judge of the Superior Court 6/21, 6/28, 7/05, & 7/12/2018
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