The Paper January 3, 2013

Volume 44- No. 1

by Daniel D’Amelio (Primo Levi, an Italian Jew, was imprisoned by the Nazis at Auschwitz and, among the relatively few to survive, he wrote books about that experience which have been translated into more than twenty languages. But he would not have lived to testify about that place of absolute evil had it not been for what Levi called the man “from heaven.”)

Primo Levi knew that he had only a while to live. He was starving to death.

As a forced laborer at Auschwitz, Primo, a man of slight build, had worked with a shovel doing excavation work, lugged sacks of cement and, working with a squad, carried cast iron girders. Now, on this day in June 1944, weak from hunger, he had been ordered to The Paper - 760.747.7119

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assist two bricklayers who were on a scaffold building a wall.

He glanced up at the bricklayers, waiting to be told what to do. They continued their rhythmic laying of bricks. Primo welcomed the moment of respite— such moments had been rare since his train convoy had arrived at Auschwitz on an icy day in February 1944.

The Nazis had been their usual efficient selves that day, separating the new arrivals: young men and women trucked to work at labor camps within the Auschwitz complex; and, at the same time, the unfit—the old, the sick, as well as mothers with children in arm and by the hand, herded toward what they were led to believe were shower rooms, but were actually gas chambers. It was there that most in each convoy ended up.

An average of 10,000 died each

day at Auschwitz from both the gassing and from exhaustion and starvation in what the Nazis termed “extermination through labor.” In one day alone in August 1944, the number of deaths reached 24,000. Between 1940 and 1945, more than three million people died at Auschwitz.

Most of the men selected with Primo for work had died within the first three months; now in his fourth month at Auschwitz, it was all Primo could do to remain upright.

One of the bricklayers on the scaffold called down now in pidgin German for Primo to bring up a bucket of mortar that was near the scaffold.

Primo stared at the bucket; it weighed at least forty pounds.

He knew it would be impossible to comply. But he had to at least try—if he did not, he

would be beaten by the kapo (chief) of his barracks. (It was the kapos who gave prisoners their daily work assignments and who meted out the punishments for failure to carry them out. Prisoners themselves, the kapos were chosen by the Nazis for their ruthlessness.)

Primo straddled the bucket and gripped the handle with both hands. His whole body straining, he managed to lift it a few inches. Then struggling to raise it higher, the handle slipped from his hands and the bucket fell, some of the mortar spilling on the ground.

The bricklayer shook his head, turned to his co-worker and said in Italian, “Oh, well, what do you expect from people like this….”

Primo, who had been trying frantically to scoop the spilled mortar back into the bucket, stopped a moment—stunned to

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hear his native language.

It was a language seldom heard in Auschwitz. Troops of the SS, who ran the camp, and the mostly German and Polish kapos, gave their orders in German (the orders were always shouted). Because most of the prisoners came from Poland, Austria and Czechoslovakia, the German language was familiar to them. For the Italians, however, it was completely incomprehensible.

But the SS and the kapos did not allow time for prisoners to understand the orders.

You followed the orders and instructions immediately or you were marked for the gas chambers. And that is where virtually all the Italians perished.

The 24-year-old Primo Levi was a chemist; as a student, to improve his knowledge of chemistry, he had learned some scientific German. When he arrived at Auschwitz, he had been quick to realize that knowing German was essential to survival, and he resolved to learn more of the language, even paying a prisoner with rations of bread for short, furtively given

Give Us This Day Our Daily Chuckle This week, a compendium of wit, wisdom and neat stuff you can tell at parties. Enjoy!

Alaska Retirement

Jeff had been in business for 25 years. Finally sick of the stress, he quits his job and buys 50 acres of land in Alaska as far from humanity as possible. He sees the postman once a week and gets groceries once a month. Otherwise it's total peace and quiet.

After six months or so of almost total isolation, someone knocks on his door. He opens it and a huge, bearded man is standing there.

"Name's Stan, your neighbor from forty miles up the road.

Having a party Friday night.

lessons.

Now the bricklayer who had spoken derisively of “people like this” came down the scaffold and reached for the handle of the bucket to bring it up himself.

“Wait!” said Primo.

Italian?”

“You are

The bricklayer, who was a tall man with gray hair, simply nodded—Primo was to learn that the bricklayer was a man of few words.

“I am from Turin,” said Primo.

“And you?”

“Fossano.”

Primo knew the city well. Like Turin, it was in the Piedmont region.

The bricklayer started to mount the scaffold.

“What is your name?” said Primo.

“Lorenzo—Lorenzo Perrone.”

They dared not talk more. It was a crime punishable by death for a prisoner to speak to a civilian for reasons not related to work; and a civilian who had any illegal contacts with an

Thought you might like to come at about 5:00."

"Great," says Jeff, "after six months out here I'm ready to meet some local folks. Thank you."

As Stan is leaving, he stops.

"Gotta warn you. Be some drinkin!"

"Not a problem," says Jeff.

"After 25 years in the business, I can drink with the best of 'em."

Again, the big man starts to leave and stops. "More 'n' likely gonna be some fighting' too."

"Well, I get along with people, I'll be all right and, if not, I can handle myself pretty well ... I'll be there. Thanks again."

"More'n likely be some wild sex, too."

"Now that's really not a problem," says Jeff, warming to the idea. "I've been all alone for six months! I'll definitely be there. By the way, what should I wear?"

"Don't much matter. Just

inmate could end up as an inmate himself.

Several days later, Lorenzo brought Primo an army mess tin, which held two quarts of soup, telling him to return it later in the day. Primo was speechless; he had not asked for help.

In the following days, Lorenzo continued to bring the soup, sometimes with a hunk of bread; and Primo shared the food with his closest friend, Alberto Dalla Volta, an intelligent man, who was well-liked by others. (Primo did not tell anyone else about Lorenzo.)

While Primo and Lorenzo were working in proximity, this arrangement went smoothly.

But after a few weeks, Lorenzo was assigned to another part of the construction site.

Still, Lorenzo continued bringing soup to him each day, leaving it at a prearranged spot, under a pile of boards. Then one day Primo came to the hiding place to discover there was no mess tin. It had been stolen.

He probably had been seen taking the soup from the hiding place.

Because the mess tin belonged to Lorenzo—his name was

gonna be the two of us."

A Political Joke (from Paul Van Middlesworth)

For years, I haven't had a chance to tell my dad's favorite political joke to folks who would understand it.

With the church service over, the young husband was introducing his family to the preacher and deacons at the door of the church. He introduced "hard of hearing" octogenerian grampa to the reception line and grandpa nodded politely as he shook each hand. At the end of the line was brother Johnson, the newest deacon. Here's what happened.

"Grandpa I'd like you to meet brother Johnson." Grampa extended his hand with a smile.

scratched on it, the thief could inform on Lorenzo and Primo.

Whoever took the tin, therefore, had to be found and quickly.

But how could they find the thief? Alberto, who had many friends in the camp, began to circulate among them, asking if they had seen anyone with an army mess tin. (He, of course, did not give the reason for wanting this information.)

He soon found the thief—a Pole, who denied he had stolen the tin and brazenly declared it was his. (The Pole had held on to the tin to barter it for food— bartering and stealing were essential to survival in Auschwitz.) The Pole, a burly man, became agitated, shook his fist at Alberto, threatening to beat him up.

Alberto simply turned his back on the Pole and headed directly to one of the strangest characters in the camp—Elias, a dwarf, but one of the strongest men in Auschwitz and feared by the other prisoners for his temper and brutality. (Primo believed he was insane.) Alberto struck a deal with Elias: three rations of bread, to be paid in install-

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man said. Raising his voice and cupping his hand toward grampas ear he said "He's the son of the Bishop"

Grampa's scowl disappeared and his face lit up with understanding. "Your right son," he grinned, "all of em are."

Something Missing Here?

Wife texts husband on a cold winter’s morning: "Windows frozen."

Husband texts back: "Pour some lukewarm water over it."

Wife texts back 5 minutes later: "Computer really screwed up now."

Traveling Elders

"He's the new deacon," continued the husband.

A travel agent looked from his desk to see an old lady and an old gentleman peering in the shop window at the posters showing the glamorous destinations around the world.

"No no grampa," the young

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Grampa quickly drew back his extended hand and with a scowl. "New Dealer you say? “

The agent had had a good week and the dejected couple

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ments, for the recovery of the tin. Elias agreed.

In his rolling gait, Elias went to the Pole and demanded the mess tin. The Pole refused. Elias sprang at him and with several well-directed punches, flattened him. Then with a self-satisfied smirk, Elias walked through the crowd that had gathered, the prisoners quickly stepping aside, and gave the tin to Alberto.

Despite the risk, Lorenzo continued to leave the mess tin with two quarts of soup for Primo every day for the next six months. In his Moments of Reprieve, Levi wrote, “I shared Lorenzo’s soup with my friend Alberto. Without it, we would not have been able to survive until the evacuation of the camp…Alberto and I were amazed by Lorenzo. In the violent and degraded environment of Auschwitz, a man helping other men out of pure altruism was incomprehensible, alien, like a savior who’s come from heaven.”

In gratitude, Primo told Lorenzo that if he gave him his sister’s address in Italy, he would arrange for money to be sent to her—which would have been extremely difficult to do but he was willing to attempt it.

Lorenzo refused to give her address. And in a few but firm words made it clear that he did not expect anything in return.

But noting Primo’s disappointment and not wanting to humiliate him by a blanket refusal, he said he was willing to accept a favor. He had leather boots that were worn out; he had heard that there were shoemakers in the camp who repaired boots (the work, of course, done at no cost, since prisoners were not allowed to have money).

Perhaps Primo could see to it that the boots were repaired.

Touched by this simple request, Primo quickly agreed. In a few days, Lorenzo had his boots back, expertly mended. And when a few months later, Lorenzo cut his leg on barbed wire, Primo insisted on getting medicine for the wound, which he begged from a prison doctor.

When the fall came, the weather suddenly turned cold. Seeing Primo shivering one morning, Lorenzo said nothing, but the next day, he left a sweater with the mess tin. An extra one that Lorenzo had once mended, the sweater was worn under Primo’s striped shirt.

(All

shirts, trousers and caps worn by the prisoners were striped.)

The sweater would help him survive the icy-cold of winter when many more died, working as they did outside without overcoats, which were issued only to non-Jews.

Because Lorenzo was silent and withdrawn, Primo learned little about him. It was only after the war, that he learned about the man’s past.

Lorenzo, who at the time the two men met, was forty years old, had always been a loner and was not married. He had grown up in great poverty. His father collected and sold scrap metal and rags. As a boy he had worked as an apprentice mason, soon acquiring the skills of the trade and becoming one of the best masons in Fossano.

In winters, he went to the sunny coast of France, where he always found work, and he’d return in the spring the same way he had come, by walking.

When the Germans occupied France in 1940, all the Italian workers there, including Lorenzo, were interned—but only briefly. The Nazis needed skilled construction workers for three planned rubber plants of the giant chemical company I.G. Farben. The largest of the plants, called Buna (the name of the synthetic rubber the company planned to produce) was going up at Auschwitz in a work site as large as a city.

(Every time the plant was ready for production, it was bombed

by Allied planes. So it never produced even an ounce of rubber. Curiously, despite requests by the leaders of the Zionist movement, the railway lines leading to Auschwitz and the gas chambers were never bombed.)

The Auschwitz location was chosen by Farben to take advantage of the cheap labor.

The work force of 40,000 consisted of English prisoners of war and civilian workers from German-occupied countries, including French, Italians, Poles and Ukrainians. Each group lived in its own Lager, camp.

Also among the laborers were some 12,000 Auschwitz prisoners (most of them Jews from different countries), who Primo called “slaves of the slaves.” They lived in an Auschwitz satellite camp called Monowitz, which was about two miles from the Buna plant. They had to march there; they always marched to work (awakened each day at 5:30 to face yet another day in which, Primo said, memories of

home and families were “secondary” to the urgent need to survive).

The Italian workers lived near Buna in army-style barracks, which had the essentials— bunks, lockers, tables, chairs.

They were paid in Reichmarks and they had Sundays off.

Additionally, they could send letters to Italy and while their food was strictly rationed—they occasionally experienced hunger, the Germans allowed them to receive food parcels from home. (Despite the generally decent treatment, Lorenzo hated the Germans— their food, their language, their war. Yet, Primo told Philip Roth in a 1986 interview, “when they set him to build walls, he built them straight and solid, not out of obedience, but out of professional pride.”)

It was through Lorenzo that Primo was able to send a message to his mother and sister in Turin. Primo gave Lorenzo the name and address of a nonJewish friend, who would take the postcard to his mother and sister. Lorenzo wrote the postcard, saying that Primo was working and that although “a bit thinner,” he was well and he sends his best regards.

Subsequently, he - again through Lorenzo, sent two more messages to his mother and sister. For a prisoner to correspond with the outside world was a miracle. There soon would be another miracle for Primo.

Under the mess tin one day, he found a letter from his mother.

The letter was brief—his mother had been fearful of giving anything away to the censor.

Nonetheless, the letter was precious. But Primo had to destroy it; being found with the letter would have cost him his life.

And there was yet another miracle: a package of food from his mother and sister. It included imitation chocolate, several small cakes, biscuits and powdered milk—all of this gathered with extreme difficulty because, as Jews, his mother and sister were living in the tightly supervised world of a war-time ghetto.

With the package’s arrival, Primo felt fabulously rich; even years later, he could not describe what the package meant to him. It was, he wrote, “beyond the powers of ordinary language.”

Since he and Alberto could not eat all the food at one time, they hid most of it in special pockets

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sewn in their jackets. The next morning, when Primo went to wash, he hung his jacket on a nail. While his back was turned, someone reached in through a window and stole the jacket.

In a fraction of a minute, half the contents of their miraculous package was gone.

Primo was crushed.

But Alberto, more resilient, would not let the theft get him down. He led Primo aside, took out what was in his jacket and divided it, and together, they finished off the treasured gift.

Primo saw Lorenzo for the last time at the end of December, 1944. When Lorenzo gave him the mess tin of soup (he again was working in proximity of Primo), he apologized for the condition of the tin and soup.

The tin was dented and the soup contained grit and sand. That morning the Italian workers camp had been hit by an Allied bomb, which had buried the tin and left Lorenzo with a burst eardrum.

“But,” Primo noted, “he had the soup to deliver and had come to work anyway.”

Several days later, on January 1, 1945, the Germans told the Italian workers they could head for Italy in whatever way they could. Lorenzo chose to walk.

It took him four months to reach home.

On January 17, 1945, with the soft vibration of Russian gunfire sounding in the distance, the Germans ordered all the prisoners in the barracks out. As the prisoners formed in the compounds, Alberto rushed to say goodbye to Primo, who was in the infirmary with scarlet fever.

Through an infirmary window, the two men smiled and waved; they expected to see each other soon.

In the next few days, under the close surveillance of German guards, 58,000 prisoners marched out the gates of Auschwitz to a camp more than forty miles away. In snow and temperatures that fell to minus 20 degrees, the journey became a death march. Primo never saw Alberto again. Most of the prisoners, in their thin clothing, froze to death or, straggling behind, were shot. The guards had earnestly tried to carry out the order of the German high command that prisoners were not to “fall into the hands of the Allies alive.”

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Page 4 - January 3, 2013 Escondido Secures First Sponsor of AMGEN Tour of California

Escondido city officials announced they have received a pledge of $50,000 from David and Rebecca Vigil to support local initiatives surrounding the AMGEN Tour of California, considered America’s largest and most prestigious professional road cycling stage race.

The City of Escondido, which was selected as the official start location for the 2013 event, will host Stage 1 of the race on Sunday, May 12, 2013.

Mr. Vigil, a 1979 graduate of Escondido High and a Sr. Vice-President at Qualcomm, is a longtime cycling enthusiast and has logged many miles on the same roads AMGEN Tour pros will race. He and his wife Rebecca, a 1978 graduate of San Pasqual High, were major supporters of Escondido’s final stage of the 2009 AMGEN Tour of California.

In making the announcement, Joyce Masterson,

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Assistant to the City Manager, said, “We are delighted that Dave and Rebecca Vigil are the first to step up in such dramatic support of the race and we hope they will motivate other community-minded individuals and businesses to recognize the benefits of being a sponsor and supporting this event within the community.”

“I am excited that the roads North County cyclists have known about and been passionately riding for years are going to take center stage at the start of the 2013 AMGEN Tour,” said donor David Vigil.

“Cycling can be enjoyed at any age, and I’m proud to support an event that will expose the community to the sport in such a significant way.”

Escondido officials have committed to providing certain city services and race expenses at an estimated cost of approximately $475,000.

Sponsorship packages at a variety of levels are being offered as a way to offset those costs. Information about sponsorships is available on the city’s website at: http://www.escondido.org/

diminuitive (maybe 4’5” if she stands on her toes) who works night and day at the restaurant and is always everyone’s favorite Italian momma . . . complete with thick Italian accent and a warm affectionate hug for all.

I can’t think of much more that is needed to make me happy than some of Rita’s fantastic spaghetti and her marvelous meat sauce that is to die for!

Man About Town

Before winding down last year we made a few stops at some of our favorite places and visited with some of our favorite people. One of the first stops we made was Sorrento’s, our favorite Italian eatery in San Marcos, and got a holiday hug from both Rita, the owner, and her sister, Nancy.

Happy to report that her hubby, Tony, is on the mend.

He’s been ill for a couple of months but it looks like the docs got it all figured out and gave him the medicine he needed to get back into shape.

You want to really start 2013 off right? Get on over to San Marcos and visit Sorrento’s Restaurant. Meet Rita and Nancy . . . you’ll have gotten a new and loving family,instantly!

••••• I know it’s normally not done, one newspaper paying compliments to writers from a competing newspaper ... but I’m gonna anyway.

Rita, you’ll remember, is the It’s well known how much I

Data/Sites/1/media/PDFs/A mgen2013SponsorPacket.pdf Additional information about the race or volunteer opportunities is available at www.amgen2013escondido.c om Escondido SWAT Action Results in Arrests of Two

On Wednesday, December 19th, at about 4:30 PM, the Escondido Police Department arrested Hector Robles (30 years) and Diana Ponce (24 years) after a several hour SWAT standoff.

At about 12:30 PM, EPD Gang Unit detectives discovered Robles and Ponce were in a home in the 500 block of W. 7th Ave. The detectives had been looking for Robles and Ponce because they were suspects in recent crimes that had happened in the City of Escondido during the first days of December, 2012. The crimes were violent in nature and weapons were involved.

At about 1:00 PM, the detectives made a call into the home to get Robles and Ponce to come out and surrender. Robles and Ponce

admire the writing of Irv Erdos, columnist for the North County Times/UT and the work of Kent Davy I’ve admired for some time.

In addition, a writer whom I have never met, John Maffei, writes about as good a column on media, mostly radio/tv, that I’ve seen anyway. About 98% of the time I agree with his analysis and the other 2% of the time, even if I disagree, I admire his wordsmithery.

Logan Jenkins, of the NCTimes/UT is another of my all time favorites. Always right on the money with great commentary and a command of the facts and figures but put together in a way that makes for easy and enjoyable reading.

••••• Speaking of interesting people, we have mixed feelings about learning that Julianne Coscarat is leaving the San Marcos City Clerk’s office.

She told me she had 31 years of combined service in government, most of which was with the city of San Marcos.

Factoring in PERS retirement benefits and all, she decided it was time to retire. I’m not

would not answer the phone call. The detectives made announcements on a bullhorn to convince the pair to come out. Neither suspect answered.

Because of the history of violence with the two suspects, detectives made a request for additional on-duty officers to assist. At about 2:00 PM, it became clear that neither suspect was going to give up, and the EPD SWAT and Emergency Negotiations Team was activated to respond.

During the incident, some homes were evacuated and streets in the surrounding area were blocked. Attempts to get the suspects to come out of the home or answer calls did not work.

Later during the incident, SWAT officers deployed tear gas into the home to see if the suspects would respond. The suspects still did not come out, and SWAT officers went inside to search for them. The

SWAT officers found both suspects hidden in a small closet

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sure how the city will run with Julianne gone as everyone from City Clerk Suzie Vasquez to the rest of the city staff, its Mayor and Council members all knew to “call Julianne,” if there was a task to be done.

I knew her dad quite well, former professional baseball player, Pete Coscarat. Pete retired from selling real estate before passing on a number of years ago. Julianne’s mom just passed in June of 2012.

She plans on getting a lot of things done around the house that she never had time to do while working for the city, perhaps traveling, whatever strikes her fancy . . . that’s what she’ll do.

I’m gonna miss that lady. A first class person, both professionally and personally.

A great big hug and best of wishes to Julianne Coscarat.

••••• Throwing bouquets in the direction of Discount Tires in Escondido.

Recently,

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type area and took them into custody without further incident.

No one was injured from this incident and the officers onscene were able to get evacuated people back into their homes as well as open the roadways by about 6:00 PM.

The crime that started the EPD detectives to investigate Robles and Ponce was a home invasion robbery (from earlier in December) and a separate incident of possession of firearms.

Now that they are in-custody, detectives are piecing together their original case where both Robles and Ponce are believed to be part of a home invasion robbery, burglary, assault with a deadly weapon and possession of firearms. They will also be charged with obstruction/ delaying police from today’s incident.

Escondido Rotary Announces Plans to Aware $1,000 Culinary Scholarship

The Escondido Rotary Club is now soliciting applications for a $1,000 educational schol-

arship from adult area residents pursuing a career in the culinary arts.

The scholarship is part of the 188-member club’s annual Coeur de Cuisine fundraiser and will be awarded at the 10th annual culinary celebration event February 24, 2013, at the California Center for the Arts Conference Center salons. Coeur de Cuisine showcases San Diego County’s top restaurants and wineries during an evening of food and beverage sampling.

Proceeds from the event will benefit local charities supported by the club and its foundation.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, a San Diego County resident, and currently attending an accredited culinary education or training program.

“We work with some of the area’s finest chefs of today who take part in Coeur; we also want to help a future chef by investing in his or her training,” said Keith Richenbacher, chair of this year’s Coeur event.

Applications are available

online at www.coeurdecusine.com or by contacting Escondido Rotary Coeur Scholarship Chair Paul McNamara at ppmcnamara@cox.net, 760.739.8119, or by fax at the same number.

Completed applications must be returned by January 31, 2012.

Stolen WWII Medals

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and detectives from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department’s Vista Station are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the person(s) responsible for a residential burglary that occurred in Vista.

World War II medals were stolen from the owner’s home, located in the 1000 block of Prospect Place in Vista, sometime between November 27th and December 15th, 2012.

The owner of the medals is a World War II veteran and earned them fighting in the war. They have no real value, ‘Local News’ Cont. on Page 6

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Letters to the Editor Christmas Story

Lyle, you out did yourself with your cover story. You sure know how to make these old eyes of mine get all misty and wet. What a zinger of an ending.

Dennis Galt Escondido, CA. ••••• A simple story, Lyle, that is vividly described and that underscores what Christmas is about.

Thanks for writing it.

Dan D’Amelio Yucaipa, CA.

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Evelyn Madison The Social Butterfly Email Evelyn at: thesocialbutterfly@cox.net Wounded Marine Battalion at Balboa Hospital Gets Visit

Frank Rojas, member of the Kiwanis Club of Rancho Bernardo, led his 7th annual holiday visit to the Wounded Marine Battalion at Balboa Naval Hospital. Joining him again to spread holiday cheer were nine members of RB Republican Women, Federated (RBRWF) who brought festive gift bags filled with $25 gift certificates (50) from Kiwanis; $25

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but do have sentimental value to the owner who was wounded during the war and spent almost a year in the hospital recovering from his injuries.

If you are a pawn shop owner, please keep an eye out for these medals and call us.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect(s), is asked to contact the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Anonymous email and text messages can be sent in via www.sdcrimestoppers.com.

Contact Information: San Diego County Crime Stoppers 888-580-8477 Escondido Bank Robbery

On December 26th, just before 10 AM, a man robbed the US Bank located in a gro-

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Social Butterfly

Pictured are (l-r) Frank Rojas, and RBRWF co-presidents Jean Anderson and Mary Rose VanDeWeghe.

McDonalds and $5 Subway gift certificates (25 each) from RBRWF; 50 packets of "Snowman Soup" prepared

by RBRWF members; playing cards from Barona Casino and calendars from Chick-fila; candy, gum, etc. Oaks North Golf Course donated two gift certificates, each for one round of golf. The volunteers chatted with the Marines over coffee donated

by Starbucks, fruit from Sprouts, and cookies baked

by RBRWF members. cery store @ 1509 E. Valley Pkwy. Escondio Police Department officers were onscene within a minute of getting the call.

The robber appeared to be alone and had a gun. He took money from the teller and left. He was not there when the first officer arrived.

The robber might be driving a white Ford Ranger pickup truck. That information is still being checked out.

The robber is described as:

Male White Unknown age, but described as “older.”

Clean shaven 6 feet tall and between 140 and 150 lbs Wearing a tan fedora hat, brown jacket, and carrying a brown bag EPD is working with the FBI on this case.

Traffic Injury Accident in Carlsbad

On December 26th, at 1:30 PM the Carlsbad Police

Department received several

Pictured, center is Kristyn Fleming, Operations Assistant for Camp Pendleton ASYMCA; left, Carol Brady Ames, President, and right, Carl Ames, of the Kiwanis Club of Sunrise Vista. The $1,000 donation was for the ASYMCA Secret SANTA (Support And Nurture Those Americans who serve) Program for families on Camp Pendleton. The funds were turned into retail and grocery gift cards to serve the military families for Christmas.

Bernardo Art Association (RBAA), has an Meetings/Events art exhibit at the Café Merlot. Meet the Calendar artist on Tuesday, January 15, from 11am

Season's Greetings from Honor Flight San Diego – Honor Flight San Diego wishes everyone Happy Holidays and wants you to know that their supporters made it possible to take 192 World War II Veterans to Washington, DC, to visit THEIR memorial during the 2012 flying season. They are close to locking in their first flight of the 2013 season. If you would like to be a volunteer, contributor, or supporter in any way, contact dave@honorflightsandiego.org.

Art Exhibit at Café Merlot – Ren Daniels, President of the Rancho

phone calls regarding a traffic collision that had occurred on Carlsbad Boulevard near the intersection of Hemlock Avenue.

Sean Mortimer, 41 years old, from Oceanside was riding a bicycle north bound on Carlsbad Boulevard.

Mr. Mortimer was struck from the rear by a white full size Chevrolet pick-up truck. The truck was being driven by Joshua Leary of Camp Pendleton.

Mr. Mortimer was transported to Scripps Hospital in La Jolla where he is being treated for his injuries sustained during the collision.

The collision is under investigation by the Carlsbad Police Traffic Division. Anyone who has any additional information or witnessed the collision is being asked to call Officer Travis Anderson at 760-9312287.

Carlsbad Desalination Plant Funding Approved

The San Diego County Water Authority has announced proj-

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to 2pm, at Café Merlot, 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte, at the Bernardo Winery in Rancho Bernardo.

Auditions on January 4 for “The Boys Next Door” Play – The Oceanside Theatre Co. announces auditions for a live stage production of The Boys Next Door, to be directed by Kathy Brombacher, starting at 6pm on Friday, January 4. Rehearsals dates are January

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‘Man About Town’ Cont. from Page 4

Evelyn’s son, Monty, told me my right front tire was almost flat. I made it to the Discount Tire store on Broadway and Washington. They fixed the tire (slow leak, nail), checke out all the other tires, and sent me on my way.

No charge!

Now that’s service. Prompt, professional, and complementary. I’ll be going back there if/when I need tires. At least two of the tires on my cars are Discount Tire products.

Good company.

••••• We’re a couple days late but better late than never. Evelyn Madison and I would like to pesonally thank each and every one of you who take the time to read The Paper, to make the phone calls and send the emails to tell us how much you appreciate our efforts. It makes it all worthwhile. To our readers, to our loyal advertisers, we give our thanks and offer our sincere hopes for a Happy 2013!

‘Social Butterfly’ Cont. from Page 6

14-February 21, and show dates February 22 to March 3, at the Brooks Theatre is located at 217 No. Coast Hwy., Oceanside. The company is casting all roles; auditions will involve reading from the script. No experience necessary.

Interested candidates are asked to bring two copies of their resume and two current headshots. Auditions are by appointment only; for an audition appointment on January 4, candidates are asked to submit their resume and headshot to casting@oceansidetheatre.org. Callbacks are gathered starting at 5pm Sunday, January 6, by invitation only. Go to www.oceansidetheatre.org or call 760.433.8900 for more info.

Discover San Marcos Heart of the City Hike – The City of San Marcos Community Services will sponsor a “Discover San Marcos Heart of the City Hike” on Saturday, January 5. The hike is free and will begin at 9am; with sign ups at 8:30am. The easy, 3 1/2-mile hike will be on urban trails that will follow the rail trail east, pass through Hollandia Park and explore the trails near Mulberry Park.

A more challenging, 7-mile hike will also be offered. An adult must accompany all minors. Sturdy walking shoes are recommended; bring water and trail snacks.

Dogs must be on a maximum 6’ leash at all times. Hikers will meet at the outdoor hearth at the Community Center (across from the library), 3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos. For information on hikes or the City’s trails, visit www.sanmarcos.net or call 760.744.9000, Ext. 3508 or 3535.

Art Workshops for You – The Escondido Arts Partnership Municipal Gallery are offering free and fee based workshops to expand your art vocabulary. On Saturday, January 5, from 10:30am-2:30pm, “Discover your Inner Creative Spirit through Crayon Resist” with Rachelle Farber, art specialist. Learn how to use crayon resist with watercolors

‘Primo Levi’ Cont. from Page 3

Primo was among some 900 prisoners left behind when Auschwitz was evacuated. By the time the Russians reached the camp ten days later, most of the ill and emaciated prisoners had died. Those still alive were too afflicted physically and mentally to greet their liberators. Russian soldiers and nurses provided the survivors with all the care they could, but it was not until two months later, in March, that Primo was well enough to leave Auschwitz.

Because the Russians were focused on annihilating a retreating enemy, they could not spare the personnel and resources for a well-organized repatriation of those they had liberated. The ex-prisoners, therefore, were largely on their own. Although still weak, Primo set out on a journey that took him through the Ukraine, Rumania, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Bavaria, and Austria, traveling intermittently on Russian freight trains and staying for long periods at transit camps that had been set up by the Russians.

In October 1945—seven months after he had begun his homeward odyssey—Primo reached

to make one of a kind masterpieces.

Bring favorite snapshots, poems and quotes to class. Designed for creative artists of all ages. $40/members and $50/general public. Visit the Gallery to register.

Then, Saturday, January 26, from 11am3pm, “Unleash your Artistic Spirit with Movement and Color” with Timothy Schultheis, certified yoga instructor from North Park Yoga, and Dr. Rachelle Farber, who will get you loosened up and creative in this fun class. Bring “sticky” mat or thick towel. $50/members; $60/non-members.

Register online.

Escondido Arts Partnership is located at 262 East Grand Avenue, Escondido. Call 760.480.4101.

Clogging Class for Beginners - The City of San Marcos is offering a New Beginner Clogging Class at 6:00pm on Wednesdays, beginning January 9, at the Barn in Walnut Grove Park, 1950 Sycamore Drive. This class is offered twice a year.

Join in the fun now. No previous experience is required. Cost is $50 for six week.

Contact City of San Marcos Community Services, or email instructor, Mary Elliott at mje.thatsme@gmail.com.

Picture This! In the Gardens – Join the Kids in the Garden class where you will be photographing the wonders of nature.

Class time is from 10am-12noon, on Saturday, January 12, at Alta Vista Gardens, inside Brengle Terrace Park, 1270 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. Bring your own camera or telephone with camera. Adults are welcome to join in. Class fee is $5/child for two hours of fun outdoors and accompanied adults are free.

Pre-registration with Farmer Jones is required. Contact farmerjones@altavistagardens.org or call 760.822.6824. Check online at altavistagardens.org.

Democratic Club to Plan 2013 Activities – The January meeting of Escondido Democrats will be to discuss the group’s annual plan and set priority issues for its advocacy efforts. The meet-

Italy. (In his book The Truce, Primo describes—often with great humor, the fascinating characters he encountered on this epic journey.)

Soon after arriving home, Primo went to Lorenzo in Fossano, bringing with him gifts, among them a woolen winter sweater.

Primo visited Lorenzo often until the latter’s death in 1952.

By the time of his own death in 1987, Primo was world-famous for his books on Auschwitz.

In 1999, the simple, uneducated man whose compassion had made it possible for Primo to give witness to the horrors of Auschwitz, Lorenzo Perrone, was entered in the honor roll of the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem.

Bibliography:

Conversation with Primo Levi, Ferdinado Camon, The Marboro Press, Marboro, VT, 1989.

The Voice of Memory, Interviews, l961-1987, Primo Levi, edited by Marco Belpoliti and Robert Gordon, The New Press, NY, 2001.

The Drowned and the Saved,

ing will be at 10:30am on Saturday, January 12, at the Escondido Chamber of Commerce, 720 No. Broadway, Escondido. Admission is free, and open to all. Light refreshments will be served.

On-site parking is free. For info, call 760.740.8595, email communications@escondidodems.org or visit www.escondidodems.org.

Make-up Tips and Tricks Workshop Planned – The City of San Marcos is offering a hands-on “Make-up Tips and Tricks” workshop at the San Marcos Community Center on Saturday, January 12, from 12-4pm. Participants must be at least 15 years of age. Cost, including refreshments, is $35/person. A $15 cash material fee will be collected at the door.

In this hands-on make-up workshop, participants willlearn how to achieve a professional cover-girl look. Topics to be covered include color matching, contouring, highlighting, and eye liner techniques. Workshop will be taught by Michele von Entress, a highly trained and talented make-up artist who has worked with numerous celebrities and television networks. For more info or to register, visit www.san-marcos.net or call 760.744.9000.

Concert Series Presents The Orvieto Piano Trio – The Escondido Public Library’s 2nd Saturday Concert Series proudly presents The Orvieto Piano Trio, scheduled to perform on Saturday, January 12, at 3pm, in the Turrentine Room of the Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia St. The Trio, Lauren Basney (violin), Daniel Frankhuizen (cello), and Byron Chow, MD (piano), will perform an educational and interactive concert. The ensemble is unique in that its members come from different parts of the U.S. and currently are pursuing divergent career paths. The 2nd Saturday concerts are free and open to the public; generously sponsored by the Friends of the Escondido Public Library.

For more info, call 760.839.4839, or visit the library online at http://library.escondido.org.

Primo Levi, Simon & Schuster, 1988.

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Jess Durfee Invited to Speak at LSM Democratic Club Meeting - The January meeting of the Lake San Marcos Democratic Club will take place on Saturday, January 12, beginning with refreshments and social time, at 12:30pm, and the meeting at 1:00pm. The meeting place is the Lake San Marcos Pavilion, 1105 La Bonita Drive, San Marcos. For directions or information, check the website at www.lsmdem.org or call 760,471.6042. Jess Durfee, Chairman of the San Diego County Democratic Party for nine years and having just completed an unprecedented fourth term as County Chair, has been invited to speak. Also, the Club will hold elections for the new Board. Membership dues for 2013 will be due at the meeting.

Escondido Choral Arts Presents Handel’s Messiah – The California Center for the Arts, Escondido, kicks off the New Year with two performances of Handel’s Messiah presented by the Center Chorale, the Center’s 45-voice adult ensemble on Saturday, January 12, at 7:30pm, and Sunday, January 13, at 3pm, in the Concert Hall at 340 No. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. These concerts will include favorites from the Messiah’s Christmas section, the Hallelujah chorus, and less-often heard portions from the complete work. They will feature the Festival Orchestra, a select ensemble of professional players with concertmaster Uli Reiner; all under the direction of Dr. Joe Stanford. Purchase tickets by phone at the Center Box Office at 800.988.4235 or online at www.artcenter.org. Ticket prices are $15-25/adults; $12-20/students (with ID) and seniors (60+); $10/children, 12 and under; and $18-20/Military.

More information is available at www.escondidochoralarts.com.

Wood, A Furniture Show Coming in January – The Escondido Arts Partnership, Municipal Gallery,

‘Social Butterfly’ Cont. on Page 10

Survival in Auschwitz, Primo Levi, Simon & Schuster, NY, 1986.

The Reawakening, Primo Levi, Simon & Schuster, NY, 1986.

Moments of Reprieve, Primo Levi, Simon & Schuster, NY, 1986.

Primo Levi, Tragedy of an Optimist, Myriam Anissimov, The Overlook Press, NY, 2000.

The Double Bond, Primo Levi, Carole Angier, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, NY, 2002.

Night, Elie Wiesel, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, NY, 2006.

Against All Hope, Resistance in the Nazi Concentration Camps, 1938-1945, Hermann Langbein, trans. by Harry Zohn, The Continuum Publishing Co., NY, 2001.

About the Author:

Dan A. D’Amelio is a retired journalist and teacher and author of four books. He has served as a reporter for two Connecticutt newspapers and on the editorial staff of CBS-TV News in New York City.

Dan A. D’Amelio

Articles he has written on Italians and Italian Americans are archived in the Immigration History Research Center at Minneapolis, University.

He has been a teacher of English in East Islip High School, New York, and a teacher of creative writing at Middlesex College, Middletown, Connecticutt.

He is also a teacher of children that are severely mentally retarded. In 2005, he was included in Who’s Who in America, cited for his pioneering work in the education of severely mentally retarded children.

Mr. D’Amelio served with the occupation forces in Italy from 1946-1947.

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A new year is upon us and with it come changes to many things, one of which is the reverse mortgage program. FHA and HUD have been talking about some of these changes for many years.

Now they are in position to take action. Although a formal Mortgagee Letter has not been issued by HUD, it will be soon.

Nothing is written in stone yet, but some of the potential changes were mentioned in a letter from Carol J. Galante, Acting Assistant Secretary for Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner, published to U.S. Senator Bob Corker.

“FHA is preparing a policy directive that will result in the imme-

diate cessation of the use of the Standard Fixed Rate HECM product,” said Galante in the letter.

“This product currently represents a large majority of the loans insured through the HECM program, with the Variable Standard Rate Standard product and the HECM Saver products representing the balance. Eliminating the use of the Fixed Rate Standard program is an immediate stop gap measure.” said Galante. You can view the entire letter at this website: http://www.corker.senate.gov/ public/

In addition, the agency plans to make several other important changes including establishing formal guidelines for conducting financial assessments of borrowers and the creation of set asides for payments of taxes and insurance. Another item mentioned in the letter is the finalization of a formal policy directive that will require borrowers with credit scores below 620 to have a maximum total debt-to-income ratio (DTI) no greater than 43%.

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Well, if you are a homeowner over the age of 62 and you have a mortgage, the Fixed Rate

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‘Letter to the Editor’ Cont. from Page 5 AT&T Dear Mr. Davis:

This is about your article "An Apology and a Commentary."

I had no choice but to jump on the wagon.

Recently, after driving daily past a disastrous looking AT&T telephone box for a month, I finally stopped and took a picture. It looks like something out of the third world, but this is our "state of the art communication system." It is used by people calling 911 because of heart attack, burglary, or home security monitoring. (Please see the attached picture)

Unable to send this picture and the attendant complaint to AT&T directly, (AT&T does not seem to provide connection for this), I sent it to California Public Utilities Commission instead. That was about one month ago. I have received a "case number" from both, CPUC and AT&T; they both promised to "investigate," but that's it.

They both did absolutely nothing visible, the telephone box is still getting rained on, and the bureaucrats are still warm and comfortable.

Thomas Skarvada Escondido, CA.

Letter to the Editor

To All Concerned in regard to the Newtown shooting.

This suggestion originally came from Bottarelli Research of which I reworded to shorten.

Due to the considerable media on the Newtown shooting and gun control I felt this is a very good solution to practically eliminate it from happening again. This is the use of the(Taser) for all

teachers, security officers, airline pilots and even our own personal security.

It is a non-lethal stun gun, cheap, light, small, safe, little talent or practice to use, just point and shoot. No down side, great upside.

Just think. The deaths and injuries in Newtown could have been greatly reduced and even the shooter could have possibly been in the hospital.

This also would greatly reduce the need or desire to have an actual gun around the house and kids.

This is a much more practical solution to our security problem. If you agree, then forward this to everyone you know so this does not occur again!

A concerned parent Robt. Allred Oceanside Calif. 92058

The Gun Debate

Maybe you are “pro-gun”.

That’s fine with me. I’m neither pro-gun nor anti-gun. I just believe that so-called “assault” weapons should not be available to any person outside of the military or law enforcement. Further, manufacturing and selling guns classed as assault weapons to the public should have been illegal from day one. This is not a Second Amendment issue. It’s a common sense problem and, as a nation, we apparently lost common sense a long time ago. We have enough laws on the books that few abide by, and other than for banning assault weapons, I think more gun control laws would be foolish and unproductive. As a kid I grew up with guns, hunted, went target shooting and eventually earned an Expert Rifleman badge in the Marine Corps, so I’m not a “tree-hugger” when it comes to guns. I just see no reasonable justification for the general public to own the rapid -fire weaponry available today.

The conversation today should be about mental health, as it seems too many nuts own guns.

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He is just over 2 years old and full grown at about 23 pounds.

He is the perfect doggy for a nice active family or an adult only household that likes to walk. He is a Doxie blend and just a pure joy. This guy is looking for a family who will give him the love and attention he so deserves and in return he will be your best friend for life.

Like all our pups Toby is neutered and microchipped. His vaccines and rabies are all up to date. He comes with a full 4 piece safety equipment set, food for his transition and any favorite toys or bedding. For more pictures please visit him on our website as well as other pups in our rescue that need h o m e s . www.forgottenpaws.org or contact us at admin@forgottenpaws.org or call 949-246-1280.

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announces the Exhibition Dates of January 11-February 2, 2013, for the presentation of Wood, A Furniture Show, hosted by Brian Murphy of Murphy’s Fine Woodworking. A gathering of some of the best furniture makers in Southern California will be showing their work at this event. The opening reception will be on Saturday, January 12, from 5:30-8pm, is open to the public, and will feature local artists and handcrafted furniture.

For more info, check the website at www.escondidoarts.org. The Gallery is located at 262 E. Grand Avenue. Hours are Tuesday, 11am-5pm; and ThursdaySaturday, 11am-4pm.

Young Authors Writing Celebration On Monday, January 14, the Escondido Union School District (EUSD) will hold its annual Young Authors Writing Celebration from 4:00pm-5:30pm, at Rincon Middle School. All 23 EUSD schools participate, including entries from the Home Education Program and the Community Day School. Elementary schools submit one piece each from grades K-5 and two pieces each from grades 6-8. Winning writers will have their submissions displayed and each will receive a certificate recognizing their event participation. Students, families, staff, and community members are all welcome to view the writing talents on display, while enjoying light refreshments.

EUSD has 23 schools: 17 elementary, 5 middle, and 1 Community Day School.

Sent your articles to: thesocialbutterfly@cox.net Happy New Year!

Dot and Whiskers are a pair of bonded 3-year-old bunnies, IDs 45924 and 42522. Dot is a beautiful black girl with adorable white dots decorating her nose and paws. She is very sweet and likes to be petted. Whiskers is a friendly, agouti-colored boy who likes to be petted and doesn’t mind being held. Dot and Whiskers love to snuggle together and groom each other.

They are bonded and must be adopted together. Dot and Whiskers are available for adoption from the Escondido Humane Society and are featured bunnies at the Escondido Petco, 1000 W. Valley Parkway.

Their $45 adoption fee for the pair includes microchip, spay and vet exam. For more information, call (760) 888-2247 or log on to www.escondidohumanesociety.org.

The Escondido Humane Society Adoption Center, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.

Jacket is the Pet of the Week at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas. It's the purrfect name for a kitty that will snuggle on your lap and keep you warm. He's a 4 year old, 12 pound, neutered, male, Siamese - Blue Point cat. He arrived at RCHS after being abandoned by his original owners.

Jacket's motto seems to be, "Whatever."

Nap in the corner? Okay. Sit on your lap and look out the window? Fine.

Scratch his ears? Okie dokie. Have a dog? That's cool.

Jacket's $145 adoption fee includes up to date vaccines, veterinary exam, neuter, and microchip. If you can't adopt him, consider sponsoring Jacket until his new family arrives.

Meet your new cat, dog, or rabbit right now at Rancho Coastal Humane Society, 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas.

Adoption hours are 11 to 5 Wednesday through Monday. For more information call 760-753-6413 or log on to www.sdpets.org.

A Weekly Message from the Mayor of Your Community Sponsored by Arie de Jong, 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.

A Community Service of Arie de Jong

Escondido • Mayor Sam Abed

YOU CAN SERVE YOUR CITY The Escondido City Council is preparing to begin its annual recruitment for volunteers to serve on the City’s boards and commissions. In 2013, vacancies will only occur on the Library Board of Trustees. The Library Board requires either residency or that you work within the geographic boundaries of the General Plan. The Board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 2:00 pm.

It should be noted that applications for all Boards and Commissions are accepted throughout the year and will be considered should a vacancy occur.

The Historic Preservation Commission requires a resume to

assure that you have specific expertise.

The Planning Commission may require evidence of certification for design professional classification, and the Public Art Commission requires that you either reside or have a business within the designated boundaries.

Meeting times and frequency vary, depending on the commission, and the term of office is four years, with the exception of the Library Board, which has a three-year term. The filing period for those interested in submitting an application for the Library Board of Trustees will close on Friday, February 15, 2013.

More information is available on the City’s website at www.escondido.org/boards-commissions.aspx or by calling the City Clerk’s Office at 760-839-4617.

Vista • Mayor Judy Ritter

healthy 2013.

On behalf of the City Council and myself, I wish you and your family a happy and

“WE ARE NOW A CITY” was the headline in the Vista Press newspaper in January 1963. This year Vista is celebrating its 50th year of incorporation and we are planning fun, family-friendly activities year-long to celebrate this significant occasion. Vista has come a long way since becoming incorporated 50 years ago, but due to good planning and strong leadership, has not lost sight of its community spirit and hometown beginnings.

I hope this special celebratory year brings renewed prosperity to our county, state and especially to our city. As we begin 2013 and I embark on my third year as Mayor of Vista, I look forward to the exciting challenges the year ahead will bring.

In closing, thank you all for being part of our community. It is because of you that we have such a unique place to live and work. Check the City’s Anniversary website at cityofvista.com/50 throughout 2013 for news and events about our celebratory activities.

Happy New Year and Happy Anniversary Vista!

San Marcos • Mayor Jim Desmond

Christmas tree and holiday recycling

With family get-togethers, parties, gift exchanges and holiday decorations, Americans produce approximately 25% more water between Thanksgiving and New Years Day. Keep the season less wasteful by using fewer disposable items and be diligent about disposing recyclable cans, bottles, gift-wrap, greeting cards and gift boxes in your blue recycling cart.

Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands and cut flowers can also be recycled by placing these holiday decoration in your designated green waste collection cans. Remember to remove lights, ornaments, tinsel and tree stands.

EDCO customers can place trees curbside on their regular collection day during the two weeks after Christmas, at no extra charge.

For more information about tree and holiday recycling, call (760) 744-2700.

Oceanside • Mayor Jim Wood FREE Bicycle Traffic Skills Course

The City of Oceanside’s Parks and Recreation Division and the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition invite you to learn skills to be a safer cyclist in Oceanside.

Several years ago, Oceanside was recognized as the “Silver” Recipient of the Bicycle Friendly Community designation. As a Bicycle Friendly Community, the City promotes cycling for commuting, fitness and pleasure. Skills which can make you safer will be covered in upcoming courses.

Learn about using public transit as a cyclist, techniques for navigating

road hazards, and your legal rights and responsibilities. Two course classes are required: a classroom session and an outdoor road class. These classes will be held at the Oceanside Library Community Rooms (300 North Coast Highway) from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM on Friday/January 4th, Friday/February 1st and Monday/March 4th. The classes are FREE, but pre-registration is required.

To register, visit www.sdcbc.org or call The San Diego County Bicycle Coalition at (858) 472-6025. For those of you who are unable to make these classes in person, there is also an online course at www.bikeed.org.

Come join the fun – get out, get fit and experience of safe cycling in 2013!

Readers of The Paper . . .

are cordially invited to attend a very special meeting of The Hidden Valley Kiwanis Club of Escondido Tuesday Morning, January 8th, 2013, 7am, Cocina del Charro Restaurant, 890 W. Valley Parkway, Escondido - Breakfast $13.00

We will be honoring Escondido Businessman Arie de Jong and making a special presention to introduce:

The Puppy Coalition

A new organization dedicated to saving the innocent lives of puppies as well as adult dogs. Learn how you can participate!

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Nome and Paul Van Middlesworth thecomputerfactoryltd.com The Computer Factory New PC features

If you haven’t purchased a new PC in the past five years there are some new features that you need to understand. If your last PC used the XP OS (a 32bit operating system) you should be aware that Win 7 and Win 8 are typically 64 bit OS and may not be compatible with some of your old applications software. If you have older programs that are important to you, check their compatibility by inquiring on line.

USB 3.0 is the latest version of Universal Serial Buss. USB 3.0 has a theoretical peak data transfer rate of 5.0Mbits, ten times faster than USB 2.0. In real world tests, USB 3.0 transfers data about four times faster than USB 2.0 and can significantly cut the time required to transfer files between external storage devices.

New Year Ahead

The New Year is a time for new goals and new priorities. The same is true for the new legislative session.

I have introduced two constitutional amendments to move the legislature away from the bill factory. The first would require a comprehensive audit of every state program. The second would focus on legislative oversight of the state’s revenues and expenditures to ensure an on-time and balanced budget.

Instead of passing hundreds of bills each year, the legislature should focus on how, and how effectively, it spends taxpayer money.

Unfortunately, my majority party colleagues seem to be only focused on how to spend more and are pushing

USB 3.0 connectors are blue (2.0 are black or white) and backward compatible.

E-SATA (external serial advanced technology attachment) is a motherboard option that allows external access to the internal SATA interface (the interface used by your hard drive and optical drive). It is somewhat faster than USB 3.0 for file transfers but, unlike USB, E-SATA has the ability to actually boot and run your PC from an external hard drive. For some users, that’s an important feature.

HDMI (high definition media interface) and S/PDIF (Sony/Phillips digital connect interface) are motherboard options for digital video and/or audio interface from your PC to external multimedia devices i.e. TV, amplifiers and home theater systems. HDMI links both sound and video. HDMI can be used for interfacing your notebook or desktop to your big screen TV for streaming programs from the Internet (sports, movies, old TV shows etc).

a motherboard feature. Like a flash drive or memory card it has no moving parts. An SSD serves as the HDD (hard drive) and becomes the “C” or main drive in your PC. SSDs are far faster than the spinning drives and virtually indestructible but they are far more expensive.

Today a quality 128GB SSD drive costs around $150 or about twice as much as a 1.0TB (terabyte) HDD eight times as large. Often an SSD is used in combination with a standard HDD. The SSD serves as a lightning fast “C” drive and the HDD as a cost effective mass storage “D” drive.

an external WiFi interface connecting via USB. The same is true of other wireless gadgets like mice, keyboards and bluetooth devices.

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WiFi interfaces have long been standard on notebook PCs and may be added to desktops simply by using

Less common options like Blue Ray R/Ws, RAID, Bluetooth, SPDF and Firewire are available but of little interest to most users.

This Saturday we head for Las Vegas to cover the annual CES (consumer electronics show), Las Vegas’ biggest event. As “the working press” we arrive three days early to take in the rounds of press conferences and hospitality events. Next week we’ll be reporting “live from Las Vegas.”

PCI-X is the interface for all integrated (built onto the motherboard) video in modern PCs. All but the very low end PCs will also have an extra PCI-X 16X slot on the motherboard to accommodate a video upgrade or to replace the integrated video in case of failure.

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looking in the window gave him a rare feeling of generosimeasures that make it easier ty. He called them into his to raise taxes. I will oppose shop, "I know that on your pension you could never hope to these efforts. have a holiday, so I am sending In addition to my govern- you off to a fabulous resort at ment reform goals, I believe my expense and I won't take no we must improve student for an answer." achievement in the classroom. We can do this by He took them inside and providing a greater variety asked his secretary to write of educational opportunities two flight tickets and book a and by increasing student room in a five star hotel. As knowledge and application can be expected, they gladly of science, technology, engi- accepted and were off. neering and math (STEM) About a month later the little related courses. old lady came into his shop, "And how did you like your Happy New Year to all. holiday?" he asked eagerly.

Senator Mark Wyland represents the people of the 38th Senate District, which includes San Diego (Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch, Rancho Penasquitos, Carmel Valley) and Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos, Escondido, Vista the south Orange County cities of San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.

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A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store but she couldn't find one big enough for her family. She asked a stock boy, ' Do these turkeys get any bigger?'

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The police officer got out of his car as the kid who was stopped for speeding rolled down his window. 'I've been waiting for you all day,' the officer said.

The kid replied, ‘Yeah, well I got here as fast as I could.'

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ect financing for the Carlsbad Seawater Desalination Project has closed successfully, bringing with it $734 million in tax-exempt bond financing to build the nation’s largest seawater desalination plant and a related 10-mile pipeline.

Financial closing was the final step necessary before the start of construction on the project. Grading on the site will begin within the next few days, and the project is scheduled to be completed and operating in 2016.

“This is a major milestone in the development of this historic project,” said Thomas V. Wornham, Chairman of the Water Authority’s Board of Directors, and a retired banker. “Closing the financing on an approximately $1 billion project is no small feat, and to do so just three-and-a-half weeks after the Water Purchase Agreement was approved required a monumental effort by all involved.” Carlsbad Mayor Matt Hall called the event “a historic day, not only

for the City of Carlsbad, but for our entire region. Our economy and quality of life simply do not exist without a reliable water supply,” Hall said.

“That’s why the City of Carlsbad has been a tireless advocate for this project, and why we’re willing to host this regional project in our community.”

The Water Authority’s Board of Directors approved a 30year purchase agreement with Poseidon on November 29 to buy up to 56,000 acre-feet of water annually from what will be the nation’s largest seawater desalination plant.

It is fully permitted and expected to start producing 50 million gallons a day in 2016. By 2020, water from the Carlsbad plant will meet approximately 7 percent of the region’s demand.

The desalination plant will be built next to NRG’s Encina Power Station in Carlsbad.

The project also includes a 10mile pipeline that connects the new plant to the Water Authority’s aqueduct in San Marcos.

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Today, along with the development of newer cements, the modern day all-ceramic crowns have arrived. These new systems not only stay bonded to teeth well, they can also be categorized into two groups: those that are translucent and very natural in appearance and those that are more opaque having a higherstrength core that resists extreme chewing forces. Both

Desalination is just one piece of the Water Authority’s long-term strategy to reduce what was once near-total reliance on the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

FIGHT ENDS WITH ONE MAN DEAD

On Sunday, December 30, just before 9 PM, the Escondido Police Department received calls of a fight, gunfire, and a person who had been shot in the area of the 800 block of E. Mission Ave.

Officers arrived about a minute later to find an adult male (late 20's) on the ground. The male was in the same area as the original calls.

The male was a victim of a shooting and had been shot in his torso.

Paramedics treated and assessed the victim. They transported him to to a nearby hospital. The victim died at about 9:30 PM.

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nesses and searched the area for evidence and other injured people. They did not locate any other victims.

The name of the victim who had been shot will not be released by EPD at this time, and the San Diego County Coroner's Office will be responsible for releasing that information when the time is appropriate.

It appears there was a disturbance that turned to a fight in the street and surrounding area. The fight escalated into a shooting that left one man dead.

The best description EPD has of the shooter: Male Hispanic About 26 years old Short and stocky build Clean shaven Wearing a black t-shirt, blue jeans, and black tennis shoes

Detectives responded to investigate the shooting.

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A truck driver was driving along on the freeway and noticed a sign that read: Low Bridge Ahead. Before he knows it, the bridge is right in front of him and his truck gets wedged under it. Cars are backed up for miles.

Finally a police car comes up.

The cop gets out of his car and walks to the truck driver, puts his hands on his hips and says, 'Got stuck, huh?'

The truck driver says, 'No, I was delivering this bridge and I ran out of gas.'

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Merilyn V. Stuck, 91, of Valley Center, CA., passed away on December 19, 2012.

Ted W. Jensen, 74, of Encinitas, CA., passed away on December 20, 2012.

Bernard Jensen, 94, of Pauma Valley, CA., passed away on December 22, 2012.

H. Lael Hartjen, 81, of Escondido, CA., passed away on December 23, 2012.

Vanh Onmaray, 51, of Escondido, Ca., passed away on December 23rd, 2012.

Juan M. Sifuentes, 58, of San Diego, Ca., passed away on December 21st, 2012.

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The Paper FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-031523 The name of the business: Wilson & Dang, Attorneys at Law, North County San Diego Immigration Law Offices, located at 1650 Linda Vista Drive #109, San Marcos, CA. 92078, is hereby registered by the following: Tung Dang 552 Echo Lane San Marcos, Ca. 92078 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 12/01/2012. /s/Tung Dang This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/04/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-031292 The name of the business: The Regal Seagull, located at 996 N. Coast Hiway 101, Encinitas, CA. 92024, is hereby registered by the following: MT Tavern Group, Inc. 996 N. Coast Hiway 101 Encinitas, CA. 92024 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business was n/a. /s/Timothy Girsch, Vice President This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/30/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-031631 The name of the business: Lake House Cafe, located at 1030 La Bonita Drive, San Marcos, Ca. 92078, is hereby registered by the following: Debbie Kay Wise-Farwell and David Stanley Farwell 1528 Hermosita Drive San Marcos, CA. 92078 This business is conducted by a General Partnership. First day of business was 12/2/2012. /s/Debbie Kay Wise-Farwell, Partner This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/05/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-031952 The name of the business: Living Waterfall, Zap Enterprizes, located at 30074 Le Vande Pl., Temecula, CA. 92592, is hereby registered by the following: Zap Enterprizes 30074 Le Vande Pl. Temecula, CA. 92592 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business was 10/01/2012. /s/Michael J. Zappia, Jr., President This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/10/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-030847 The name of the business: El Rancho Motel, located at 370 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA. 92118, is hereby registered by the following: FRICA, LLC 11 St. Christophers Lane Coronado, CA. 92118 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business was April 1, 1999. /s/Irene Pedroza, Manager This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/26/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-031303 The name of the business: Kaveer Auto, located at 6439 Olea Ln., #207, Carlsbad, Ca. 92011, is hereby registered by the following: Massoud Sohrabi 6439 Olea Ln., #207 Carlsbad, Ca. 92011 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/Massoud Sohrabi This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/30/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-032538 The name of the business: Rug Suckers Carpet Cleaning, located at 2625 Pirineos Way #121, Carlsbad, CA. 92009, is hereby registered by the following: Daniel C. Rasmussen 2625 Pirineos Way #121 Carlsbad, CA. 92009 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 01/01/2004. /s/Daniel C. Rasmussen This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/14/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-032276 The name of the business: Gene & Sons Handy Services, located at 192 Calle Querido, San Marcos, Ca. 92069, is hereby registered by the following: Eugene Spieth 197 Calle Querido San Marcos, Ca. 92069 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 12/12/12. /s/Eugene Spieth This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/12/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-029842 The name of the business: USA Consulting Inc., dba Bella Designs & Remodeling, located at 175 Maple Ave., #4, Carlsbad, CA. 92008, is hereby registered by the following: USA Consulting, Inc. 175 Maple Ave. #4 Carlsbad, CA. 92008 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business was 12/01/2008. /s/Lorie Buscemi, Vice President This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/14/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-030475 The name of the business: Pink Tie, located at 504 Calle Capistrano, San Marcos, CA. 92069, is hereby registered by the following: Deborah Wankier 504 Calle Capistrano San Marcos, Ca. 92069 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 10/01/2012. /s/Deborah Wankier This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/20/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-031997 The name of the business: Soaring Life and Executive Coaching, located at 1254 Veronica Ct., Carlsbad, CA. 92011, is hereby registered by the following: Matti E. Dobbs 1254 Veronica Ct. Carlsbad, CA. 92011 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 1/01/2001. /s/Matti E. Dobbs This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/10/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-032064 The name of the business: Zed Strategic Consulting, located at 7471 Circulo Sequoia, Carlsbad, CA., 92009, is hereby registered by the following: Sara Zaknoen 7471 Circulo Sequoia Carlsbad, CA. 92009 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 3/1/2012. /s/Sara Zaknoen This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/11/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-032883 The name of the business: Gilcom Industries, located at 830 Chamberlain Place, Escondido, Ca. 92025 is hereby registered by the following: Lorena Gillis 830 Chamberlain Place Escondido, CA. 92025 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 12/19/2012. /s/Lorena Gillis This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/19/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-030985 The name of the business: Qavah Photography, Nick Burt Photography, and Qavah Media, located at 2000 Montego Avenue #54, Escondido, Ca. 92026 is hereby registered by the following: Nicholas Burt 2000 Montego Avenue, #54 Escondido, Ca. 92026 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/Nicholas Burt This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/27/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-031054 The name of the business: Mo’s Berry Patch, located at 2022 B Oceanview Road, Oceanside, CA. 92056, is hereby registered by the following: David T. Slottje 2022 B Oceanview Rd Oceanside, Ca. 92056 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 10/10/2012. /s/David T. Slottje This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/28/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-030818 The name of the business: RDS Massage and Skincare, located at 811 W. San Marcos, Blvd., San Marcos, CA. 92078, , is hereby registered by the following: Rachel C. De Stigter 2351 Stewart Place Escondido, Ca. 92027 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/Rachel C. De Stigter This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/26/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-030506 The name of the business: Landcraft, located at 1278 Via Contessa, San Marcos, CA. 92069, is hereby registered by the following: David Pier 1278 Via Contessa San Marcos, CA. 92069 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/David Pier This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/20/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-031624 The name of the business: Old California Mining Company, located at 1020 W. San Marcos, Blvd., #118, San Marcos, CA. 92078, is hereby registered by the following: Ceko Restaurants, Inc. 905 Noreen Ct. San Marcos, CA. 92069 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business was n/a. /s/Nicholas Ceko, President This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/05/2012.

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #2012-031625 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Old California Mining Co., located at 1020 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, Ca. 92078.

THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME REFERRED TO ABOVE WAS FILED IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY ON July 1, 2008 and assigned File No. 2008-021235, IS ABANDONED BY THE FOLLOWING REGISTRANT(S): Ma Lee, Inc. 842 Antioch Way San Marcos, Ca. 92078 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). /s/Michael Lee, President This statement was filed with Ernest Dronenburg, Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/05/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-032390 The name of the business: A-C-G Landscaping Maintenance, located at 137 Christen Way, San Marcos, Ca. 92069, is hereby registered by the following: Artemio Colon 137 Christen Way San Marcos, Ca. 92069 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 01/01/2007. /s/Artemio Colon This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/13/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-032842 The name of the business: DaVine Catering, located at 2381 La Mirada Drive, Vista, Ca. 92081, is hereby registered by the following: Davine LLC 530 Steward Canyon Road Fallbrook, CA. 92028 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business was n/a. /s/Catherine Ransom, Manager This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/18/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-033676 The name of the business: His & Her’s Home, His & Her’s, located at 2150 Palomar Airport Rd., *205, Carlsbad, Ca. 92011, is hereby registered by the following: Sarah Kate Enterprise, Inc. 250 S. Pacific St., #108 San Marcos, Ca. 92078 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business was 2/01/2010. /s/Sarah Jackson Kate, President This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/31/2012.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARY STELLA LAVIGNE Case#37-2012-00152704PR--PW-ctl To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both, of MARY STELLA LAVIGNE. Petition for Probate has been filed by Jeffrey Allen Lavigne in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 1409 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA. 92101, in the Madge Bradley Building. The Petition for Probate requests that Jeffrey Allen Lavigne be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The peition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petitions and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 01/24/2013 Time: 1:30 p.m. Dept: PC-2 Address of court: Same as noted above.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100.

The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a peson interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for the Petitioner: Leonard J. Cravens PO Box 2714, Indio, CA. 92202-2714 760.342.1810 12/27/2012, 01/03 & 01/10/2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME 37-2012-00059269-CU-PT-NC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioners Janani and Niranjan Iyer filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Madhalasa Niranjan to Proposed name Madhalasa Iyer.

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: February 19, 2013, 8:30a.m., Department 3. 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 December 24, 2012. /s/Aaron H. Katz, Judge of the Superior Court 12/27/2012, 1/03, 1/10 & 1/17/2013

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #2012-033239 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: RC Automobile, located at 529 Ross Drive, Escondido, CA. 92029. THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME REFERRED TO ABOVE WAS FILED IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY ON 1/7/2011 and assigned File No. 2011000736, IS ABANDONED BY THE FOLLOWING REGISTRANT(S): Luis Ruben Choque-Jimenez 212 Sartori Way Vista, Ca. 92083 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). /s/Luis Ruben Choque-Jimenez This statement was filed with Ernest Dronenburg, Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/24/2012.

12/27/2012, 01/03, 1/10 & 01/17/2013..

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-031423 The name of the business: RP Landscaping, located at 4416 Silver Birch Way, Oceanside, CA. 92057, is hereby registered by the following: Jesus Enrique Rivera Parra 4416 Silver Birch Way Oceanside, CA. 92057 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 11/01/2012. /s/Jesus Enrique Rivera Parra This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/03/2012.

12/27/2012, 01/03/, 01/10 and 01/17/2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-032802 The name of the business: Yuri Fitness, located at 308 Bishop Drive, San Marcos, Ca. 92078, is hereby registered by the following: Yuri Imaizumi and Mark Filipowsky 308 Bishop Drive San Marcos, CA. 92078 This business is conducted by a Husband and Wife. First day of business was 5/24/2012. /s/Yuriko Imaizumi This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/18/2012.

12/27/2012, 01/03/, 01/10 and 01/17/2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-033083 The name of the business: Hoda Cruise, located at 1010 San Marino Dr., San Marcos, CA. 92078, is hereby registered by the following: Hassan Kabbout and Hoda Hamam 1010 San Marino Dr. San Marcos, CA. 92078 This business is conducted by a Husband and Wife. First day of business was n/a. /s/Hassan Kabbout This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/20/2012.

12/27/2012, 01/03/, 01/10 and 01/17/2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-032882 The name of the business: Supremo Produce Farmers Fresh, located at 545 Smilax Road, Vista, Ca. 92028, is hereby registered by the following: Vincent and Fidelina Medrano 12180 Bear Valley Pkwy Escondido, Ca. 92027 This business is conducted by a Husband and Wife. First day of business was n/a. /s/Vincent Medrano This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/19/2012.

12/27/2012, 01/03/, 01/10 and 01/17/2013.

January 3, 2013

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Baha’is Believe: • all humanity was created by one God and is part of one human race • the purpose of life is to know and worship God, to acquire virtues, to promote the oneness of humankind and to carry forward an ever-advancing civilization • work performed in the spirit of service is a form of worship • the soul, created at the moment of conception, is destined by God to reach the afterlife, where it will continue to progress until it attains the presence of God.

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #2012-033535 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Personal Touch Computing, located at 1599 Archer Rd., San Marcos, Ca. 92078 THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME REFERRED TO ABOVE WAS FILED IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY ON 5/23/2008 and assigned File No. 2008-017226, IS ABANDONED BY THE FOLLOWING REGISTRANT(S): Austin Mroczek 1599 Archer Rd. San Marcos, Ca. 92078 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). /s/Austin Mroczek This statement was filed with Ernest Dronenburg, Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/28/2012.

01/03, 1/10, 1/17 & 01/24/2013.