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an intermediary, which is why it initially offered a small refund and didn't cover the $850 worth of epilepsy medication your son had left in the vehicle. Turo's terms of service contain a limitation of liability clause that lets it off the hook for such losses.

But let's talk about that. I'm sure you already know that leaving valuables in your car isn't the best idea. But if it's someone else's car, parked next to a hotel hundreds of miles from home, you definitely don't want to leave value, including prescription medications, in the vehicle.

Ultimately, your host was responsible for keeping up his car payments and following all of the rules set by Turo. You could have leaned on him, but somehow, I doubt he would have paid for your son's epilepsy medication. The next step would have been to contact someone at a higher level at Turo. You can easily find their names and emails online.

Even though you weren't entitled to a refund of your son's medication, or for that matter, for your rental, I think it was the right thing to do. I contacted Turo on your behalf. "Since the incident, we have been working toward a resolution with this guest, including providing reimbursement for the trip and offering reimbursement for lost items," Turo spokeswoman Catherine Mejia told me.

Turo offered to reimburse you for your son's medication and your missing belongings.

Christopher Elliott is the chief advocacy officer for Elliott Advocacy. Email him at chris@elliott.org or get help with any consumer problem by contacting him at http://www.elliott.org/help. This story originally appeared in the Washington Post.

Letters to the Editor Cont. from Page 4

shy, modest to a fault, and now we understand why he didn't want any public celebration on his historic 200 Cover Story! My wife and kids called him an "Angel" and you know Lyle, they could be spot on! God love him and Mary for they bring a smile to God's eyes.

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Interfaith Community Services in partnership with Neighborhood Healthcare, will hold a Healthcare Day for the Homeless

August 8, 2022.The event will take place from 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Interfaith Community Services Escondido location and expected to draw more than 150 individuals.

The organizers will offer participants at no charge: • Shower courtesy of Humanity Showers • Haircut and shaving services • Blood pressure checks • Laundry services • Clothes from Ashley’s Hope • Totes and hygiene kits from Humanitote • Sack lunches • Wheeled suitcases and dental hygiene kits • Shelter information • Community resource assistance Interfaith Community Services campus is located at 550 W Washington Ave, Escondido, CA 92025.

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Doors open at 1:15pm. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Event will begin promptly at 1:30pm.

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ROE VS. WADE

It is with some fear and trepidation that I write this column about Roe vs. Wade.

By now, most everyone knows of the Supreme Court’s decision to nullify this long standing action. We have violent protests from pro-abortionists and anti-abortionists. Anger seems to flare everywhere and at anytime. The argument centers on the women’s rights over their bodies and the right of the unborn. The Federal Government has tried to quiet the storm by assuring States Rights to determine the decision within their jurisdiction. There is little discussion, if any, regarding the conception - was it intentional, accidental, criminal ,and was it even considered in the sexual act of intercourse, or was there a thought to abort or not abort an afterthought? There is much to consider.

Some would say the issue is a social one. What does a clergyman have to say about this? The truth is that I have had a number of couples contact me about whether they should abort. This takes it beyond the hands of the politicians and even medical experts. It becomes a moral and ethical issue, at least to some. So I will comment on the issue with my freedom of speech. Abortion is the cessation of a life that has been brought uniquely into being. To say one doesn’t want a conceived child simply because of economics, social hardship, or inconvenience calls for a moral judgment. I find little, if any discussion by anyone, on the morality of the act. Should religion be considered or a higher authority be included in the abortion issue, with a pregnant woman or social spokesman?

What should be done with an unwanted embryo, unborn (creature), or baby, depending on what one calls it (he or she) i.e. human being?

We can consider a number of choices. Abortion is one of them. If there is no desire for a baby, try abstinence. If that doesn’t work, there is the rhythm method. There is always contraception, i.e. pills, condoms, and surgery. Then we could practice what the Egyptians tried on the Jews by killing all the male infants. The Romans had the practice of throwing the girl babies in the rivers of Rome. Or one could be more enterprising, such as the Nazis and pay to have lots of children for the war and industrial causes. Society has always been creative in controlling human birth, such as in China or farming needs of large families.There are even those who would like to program births for talent and other social needs. Would we want such a world? Are we moving in that direction? If there is no accounting to God as the supreme authority, nor moral order, then it will be as humanity, a la the individual, deems is his or her choice.

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San Marcos • Mayor Rebecca Jones

Get lost in the stars at Star Walk XVIII!

Ready to gaze into the galaxy? We’re excited to announce another date for the popular San Marcos Star Walk program. Join the San Marcos Parks & Recreation team at 7:45 p.m. Sunday night, August 21, for this free, guided tour. Star Walkers will learn about the Autumn Equinox, identify summer and Northern constellations and catch a few shooting stars in this years’ Perseid Meteor Shower.

Meet San Marcos’ Star Walk guides at the Mahnita Boyden-Wofford Amphitheater at Double Peak Park, 910 Double Peak Drive. Bring a flashlight, binoculars, blanket and warm layers for the walk. The hike guides will provide tips and insight on how to locate and understand celestial and astronomical events. To learn more, visit san-marcos.net or call the Parks and Recreation Department at (760) 744-9000.

Vista • Mayor Judy Ritter

Summertime in Vista

There is no doubt that our downtown summer scene is heading in the right direction. First, we live where many take their vacation, so the lure of a staycation is great. Plus, in addition to Vista’s summertime mainstays like the Wave Waterpark and Moonlight

Amphitheater, there are new restaurants and brew houses making this summer a particularly good time to spend in the city. Some new businesses are even blending exceptional dining and drinking experiences with innovative visions to do better business, such as CoLab, Everytable, and Pure Project.

Our downtown area is so vital to the economic health of our community, and we have been thoughtful and diligent in how Paseo Santa Fe, Vista Village and the downtown corridor connect to one another. So, with the extra summertime daylight, we encourage everyone to enjoy Vista’s collection of businesses, restaurants, and shops across the city!

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Now . . . everyone who has had a similar experience . . . . raise your hand.

•••• (Sung to Frank Sinatra's "My Way," of course.)

I came, brought all my books, lived in the dorm, followed directions. I worked, I studied hard, met lots of folk who had connections. I crammed, they gave me grades, though may I say, not in a fair way. But more, much more than this, I did it their way.

I memorized all sorts of things, although I know I'll never use them. The courses that I took were all required; I didn't choose them. I learned that to survive it's best to act the doctrinaire way. And so I buckled down, and did it their way. why I had to walk when I could fly. I had my doubts, but after all, I clipped my wings, I learned to crawl, I learned to bend, and in the end, I did it their way.

And so, my fine young friend, now that I am a full professor, Where once I was oppressed, I've now become the cruel oppressor. Like me, you'll learn to cope, you'll learn to climb life's golden stairway. Like me, you'll see the light, you'll do it their way.

For what can I say, what can I do? Open your book, read chapter two. And if to you, it seems routine, don't speak to me, go see the dean. As long as they give me my pay, I'll do it . . . their way!

(Words by Bob Blue, sung by Michael Cooney on Prairie Home Companion,

Escondido • Mayor Paul “Mac” McNamara

Greetings Escondido, Well, it finally happened, the city council of the City of Choice, Escondido, decided to give the voters a choice. It took 2 years, but last night (as of this writing) we were able to get the 4 votes ( 4-1 was the vote) we needed to put the Public Safety and Essential Services

Measure on the ballot, and let the voters decide if they are willing to pay an extra ¾ of cent to maintain the quality of life standards in the city.

During the discussion we had to compromise, but we were able to get an acceptable solution on the table for the community to decide. One of the points that was discussed was how the monies were going to be spent. I think it is important to note that the monies are not extra, but rather monies that are going to pay a long overdue and ignored bill that is now demanding payment. The budgeting process will remain the same as it is now. The staff reviews the needs of the city and proposes a budget for approval to the council. The council in turn approves or modifies the budget each year.

I think it is important that the city council allows the people to decide on the community they want.

Stay informed, Be Kind, Remember your neighbor, and Stay safe!

Semper Fi, Mac Paul P. McNamara Mayor of Escondido pmcnamara@escondido.org

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Naeser's Law: You can make it foolproof, but you can't make it damnfoolproof.

•••• Captain Penny's Law: You can fool all of the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time, but you Can't Fool Mom. •••• Any philosophy that can be put in a nut shell, belongs there. •••• There are two kinds of egotists: 1) Those who admit it 2) The rest of us ity through my work. I want to achieve immortality through not dying." -- Woody Allen ••••

Once at a social gathering, Gladstone said to Disraeli, "I predict, Sir, that you will die either by hanging or of some vile disease".

Disraeli replied, "That all depends upon whether I embrace your principals or your mistress". •••• "The race may not always be to the swift nor the battle to the strong, but it's a good idea to bet that way."

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"I've never done anything illegal before."

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John Van Zante’s Critter Corner

August is a terrific month to celebrate pets.

August 8th is International Cat Day.

The 14th through the 18th is Feeding Pets of the Homeless Week. This is a perfect time to make a donation to a pet food bank.

The 17th is Black Cat Appreciation Day and the 20th is International Homeless Animals Day.

The 22nd is National Bring Your Cat to the Vet Day. Your vet will love you for this. Your cat? Maybe not so much.

Then National Dog Day is on the 26th.

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Since the beginning PC makers have been “integrators” not “fabricators.” As Vice President of Operations for Packard Bell in the late 1980’s, I built the PC assembly operation that made Packard Bell the number one producer of PCs in the World (briefly). My target was to be able to assemble, test and package each PC from start to finish using only .25 hrs (15 minutes) of labor. We achieved that goal using assembly line technology and pretested components. The PC industry has changed little since those early days. None of the major players “fabricate,” they still purchase industry standard components and “integrate” them to create the finished PC.

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Visit “Rescue Row” presented by your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. Activities include dog contests, live music, food trucks (for people) and treats (for dogs.)

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