The Paper September 20, 2012

Volume 43- No. 38

by lyle e davis Remember when you and I were kids? Every time we’d cut our finger or foot, every time we’d get a scratch on a piece of barbed wire, how someone, usually mom or dad, certainly a teacher or a school nurse, would say ... “you get right to the doctor and get a tetanus shot. Do you want to get lockjaw?”

That’s what they called tetanus in those days: lockjaw. And because of those who cared, lockjaw, or tetanus, is almost unheard of in America today.

Not so in much of the rest of the world. In many thirdworld and undeveloped countries, tetanus remains a major problem. Of particular concern to a lot of us is something called maternal neonatal tetanus, or, MNT. This form of tetanus is vicious. It causes new born The Paper - 760.747.7119

website:www.thecommunitypaper.com

email: thepaper@cox.net

September 20, 2012

babies to suffer excruciating pain; so much so that the mother is unable to hold, not even able to touch, or kiss, her child. The touch is way too painful. Chances are, the baby will die . . . but only after enduring agonizing pain.

Chances are mom will die as well.

Tetanus is a rare but often fatal disease that affects the central nervous system by causing painful muscular contractions. It begins when tetanus bacteria enter the body, usually through a wound or cut exposed to contaminated soil. Tetanus is easily preventable through vaccination.

Tetanus causes convulsive muscle spasms and rigidity that can lead to respiratory paralysis and death. It is sometimes called "lockjaw" because one of the most common symptoms is a stiff jaw, unable to be opened.

Sometimes, tetanus affects only the part of the body where the infection began, but in almost all of reported cases, it spreads to the entire body. The incubation period from the time of the injury until the first symptoms appear ranges from two to 50 days. When symptoms occur early, the chance of death is increased. Tetanus is not contagious.

Tetanus is caused by a bacteria called Clostridium tetani, whose spores (the dormant form) are found in soil, street dust, and animal (or even human) feces. Tetanus spores germinate in the body, producing a highly poisonous neurotoxin in the blood, spreading to the nervous system. The infection is usually transmitted through deep puncture wounds or cuts or scratches that are not cleaned well. Thus the warnings by what appeared at the time to be overzealous parents, nurses and/or doctors. They

wanted to prevent you from enduring all this pain. And death.

In the underdeveloped world, neonatal tetanus accounts for about one-half of tetanus deaths and is related to infection of the umbilical stump in a baby born of an unimmunized mother. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that over 270,000 deaths occur annually worldwide as a result of neonatal tetanus. In contrast, only two cases of neonatal tetanus in the United States were reported to the CDC between 1989 and 1999. Mothers who have been adequately immunized against tetanus protect their newborns by passing the antibody through the placenta.

Early diagnosis and treatment is crucial to recovery from tetanus.

Tetanus is a life-threatening

“The Children Suffer . . .”

Continued on Page 2

Page 2 - September 20, 2012 ‘The Children Suffer’ Cont. from Page 1 disease that requires immediate hospitalization, usually in an intensive care unit (ICU).

Treatment can take several weeks and includes antibiotics to kill the bacteria and shots of antitoxin to neutralize the toxin. It also includes muscle-relaxing drugs to control muscle spasms or barbiturates for sedation. In severe cases, patients are placed on an artificial respirator.

Recovery can take six weeks or more. After recovery, since the levels of circulating toxin are too low to stimulate natural antibody production, the patient must still be immunized against this disease to prevent reinfection.

Up to 30% of tetanus victims in the United States die. Early diagnosis and treatment improves the prognosis.

Neonatal tetanus has a mortality rate of more than 90%.

Tetanus is easily preventable through vaccination. All children should have a series of five doses of DTaP, a combined vaccine that offers protection against diphtheria,

Give Us This Day Our Daily Chuckle

This week, a compendium of wit, wisdom and neat stuff you can tell at parties.

Enjoy!

Practices During these serious and troubled times, people of all faiths should remember these four great religious truths: 1. Muslims do not recognize Jews as God's Chosen People.

2. Jews do not recognize Jesus as the Messiah.

3.Protestants do not recognize the Pope as the leader of the Christian world.

4. Baptists do not recognize each other at the liquor store or at Hooter’s.

The Good Samaritan A Sunday school teacher was

tetanus, and pertussis, before the age of seven. Children will not be admitted to school without proof of this and other immunizations.

The leading causes of maternal and neonatal tetanus deaths are: • lack of or limited access to immunization and pre and post-natal care services; • limited or absent clean delivery services; and • improper postpartum cord care.

Once the disease is contracted, the fatality rate can be as high as 100 percent in underserved areas. The effects of the disease are excruciating— tiny newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch.

Each year, thousands of mothers and newborns are needlessly dying from maternal and neonatal tetanus. This horrifying but easily preventable disease kills one baby every nine minutes. It targets the poorest, most underserved women and children on Earth. But it can be eliminated. telling her class the story of the Good Samaritan. She asked the class, "If you saw a person lying on the roadside, all wounded and bleeding, what would you do?"

A thoughtful little girl broke the hushed silence. "I think I'd throw up."

Did Noah Fish?

A Sunday school teacher asked, "Johnny, do you think Noah did a lot of fishing when he was on the Ark ?"

"No," replied Johnny. "How could he, with just two worms."

The Lord is My Shepherd A Sunday School teacher decided to have her young class memorize one of the most quoted passages in the Bible - Psalm 23. She gave the youngsters a month to learn the chapter.

Little Rick was excited about the task - but he just couldn't remember the Psalm. After much practice, he could barely get past the first line. On the day that the kids were scheduled to recite Psalm 23 in front of the congregation,

In some African countries, the umbilical cord is rubbed with dirt after birth . . . dirt is a primary source of tetanus.

As you return to the village with your water jugs full, you are very tired. You pour the water into the appropriate tubs for use – one for drinking, one for washing and one for cleaning. You are very careful because your mother had a new baby two days agoa boy!- and you want them to have enough water. Even though you are exhausted, you are so excited to see himhe is so tiny and you can’t wait for all you can do together as he gets bigger. But when you return the ladle to the bucket, you see your mother crying. The woman that helped deliver him is at your home, but you don’t see a new baby anywhere. When you ask what the matter is, your mom tells you that the baby became very sick and started having spasms. He couldn’t breathe right and was in a lot of pain. She says they tried to get help, but since you do not live near any hospitals or doctors’ offices, it was too late. The new baby Ricky was so nervous. When it was his turn, he stepped up to the microphone and said proudly, "The Lord is my Shepherd, and that's all I need to know."

Unanswered Prayer The preacher's 5 year-old daughter noticed that her father always paused and bowed his head for a moment before starting his sermon.

One day, she asked him why.

"Well, Honey," he began, proud that his daughter was so observant of his messages.

"I'm asking the Lord to help me preach a good sermon."

"How come He doesn't answer it?" she asked.

Being Thankful A Rabbi said to a precocious six-year-old boy, "So your mother says your prayers for you each night? That's very commendable. What does she say?"

The little boy replied, "Thank God he's in bed!"

died - it hurts very badly and makes you angry that you don’t have a little brother anymore. You don’t understand how this could happen and you wish that something could be done about this.

Of course, it’s partly because MNT is a heart-wrenching, preventable tragedy. But there’s also a proven action plan in place to eliminate this disease. And the results are measurable.

Maternal and neonatal tetanus is easily prevented by a series of three vaccinations to women of childbearing age, costing roughly US$1.80.

If a woman is properly vaccinated with the tetanus vaccine, she will have immunity through the majority of her childbearing years, passing on her protection to her future children. Babies born to mothers who have been vaccinated will be protected through the first two months of life.

MNT has already been elimi‘The Children Suffer’ Cont. on Page 3 All Men/All Girls When my daughter, Kelli, said her bedtime prayers, she would bless every family member, every friend, and every animal (current and past). For several weeks after we had finished the nightly prayer, Kelli would say, "And all girls."

It soon became part of her nightly routine to include this closing. My curiosity got the best of me and I asked her, "Kelli, why do you always add the part about all girls?"

Her response, "Because everybody always finishes their prayers by saying 'All Men'!"

Say a Prayer Little Johnny and his family were having Sunday dinner at his grandmother's house.

Everyone was seated around the table as the food was being served. When Little Johnny received his plate, he started to eat right away.

"Johnny! Please wait until we ‘Chuckles’ Cont. on Page 16

September 20, 2012 - Page 3

‘The Children Suffer’ Cont. from Page 2 nated in 25 countries. More attention is needed to achieve the goal of eliminating MNT in countries where tetanus is a public health problem. There are 34 countries where MNT remains a threat.

Here’s just some of the exciting news as to what has been done.

Guinea-Bissau eliminates maternal and neonatal tetanus - 5/11/12 Burkina Faso eliminates maternal and neonatal tetanus - 4/12/2012 Liberia and Senegal eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus - 2/24/2012 Liberia eliminates maternal and neonatal tetanus 2/16/2012 Ghana eliminates maternal and neonatal tetanus 12/2/2011 Uganda eliminates maternal and neonatal tetanus 3/30/2011 25 Countries that have eliminated maternal and neonatal tetanus Africa (20), including the states of Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Comoros, Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe Middle East (1) Turkey Asian Pacific (4) Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Vietnam But there is more work to be done.

Here are the 34 countries with maternal and neonatal tetanus Africa (22) including the states of: Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Cote D’Ivoire, DRC (Congo), Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritania, Mali, Gabon, The Gambia, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania Middle East (5) including the states of: Afghanistan, India (18 of 33 states), Iraq,

Pakistan, Yemen The Americas (1) Haiti Asian Pacific (6) including the states of: China, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Papua New Guinea, Philippines Hopefully, you are alarmed at the 34 countries that still have maternal neo-natal tetanus. But, as you can see below, progress is being made here as well.

Just looking at some of these countries, here’s a progress report: China . . 33% eliminated Afghanistan . . . 40% eliminated India . .50% Pakistan . . .40% Chad . .20% Angola ... 40% Cambodia . . 60% Tanzania . . .80% Haiti . . 20% Indonesia . . 60% Iraq . . 80% Kenya . .20% Madagascar . . 40% Niger . . 50% Nigeria . . 20% Phillipines . . 40% Sierra Leone . . 60% Somalia . . . 40% Sudan . . 40% Recognizing that MNT can be eliminated in a matter of years in ALL of these countries, organizations have come together to battle this disease.

Several prominent names you recognize are Kiwanis and UNICEF. They have come together with a battle plan that involves fund-raising sufficient to place $1.80 worth of vaccine in the hands of every mother in these countries. That’s all it takes to stop the spread of this deadly disease. $1.80. That buys three separate vaccinations and that helps save mothers and their babies - not only keeps them alive . . . but prevents the excruciating pain of tetanus.

The fundraising won’t stop there, though. There is also an education campaign for each country . . . teaching the necessity for clean water, nutrition, and the need for clean, sanitary facilities in which to deliver the babies.

Mothers in some of those

countries in Africa need to learn that one of the worst things you can do is rub dirt on a baby’s umbilical cord as a birthing ritual.

That ancient custom has introduced more tetanus into an infant than most any other action.

Tetanus bacteria thrive in the soil.

Kiwanis International and UNICEF have joined forces to conduct a global campaign for the children which Kiwanis calls Project EliMiNaTe. Do programs like this really work?

You bet they do.

During their first global campaign for children, the Kiwanis family raised awareness for iodine deficiency disorders, the leading preventable cause of mental disability, and nearly $100 million for salt iodization, testing and monitoring, and community outreach and education in developing nations were raised. These funds are now at work in more than 103 nations and about 80 million children in the developing world will be born free of IDD this year. This project has been hailed as one of the greatest public health triumphs of the 20th century.

Always looking for more ways to serve their community, both locally and worldwide, Kiwanis now has stepped up to the plate to help defeat MNT. With The Eliminate Project, Kiwanis will eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus. The goal is to save and protect the lives of millions of mothers and newborns. Hand-inhand, Kiwanis and UNICEF will again change the world.

The Eliminate Project will help protect babies from the clutches of a deadly, painful disease—and keep them in their mothers’ embrace.

period, with more than 9,000 leaders and volunteers.

People like you will be recruited and trained to educate, inspire and assist clubs and members around the world on ways to achieve this ambitious goal.

What will be accomplished: Women, worldwide, will begin to understand the importance of giving birth in a clean, sterile setting. Supply chains that delivers the tetanus vaccine will be, and are, set up, to expedite delivery of the vaccines and the volunteers to administer them. Volunteers will, and do, hike hours across rugged terrain to immunize a woman. Hospital and health center staff are working to save or protect mothers and babies, even now as you read these words.

Here, in the words of someone who has been there, done that . . . and has the tee shirt, is Bob Parton, a volunteer

Bob Parton and Family

with Project Eliminate: I’m a person who trusts. If somebody tells me they’re going to do something, I believe they’re going to do it. With me, you have to prove yourself wrong.

Before I went to the Philippines in April, I trusted that the money Kiwanians have been donating to The Eliminate Project was going to the right cause at the right time. I believed it before I saw it. But seeing it made a powerful impact on me.

Kiwanis has joined a select group of leading organizations and global health organizations in this effort.

Kiwanis is helping to provide the last needed push to eliminate this disease, worldwide.

At one time in my life, I held a demanding corporate job in the financial sector. One thing corporations pride themselves on is efficiency, and my company was no exception. That’s business at every level—you try to be as efficient as possible. That’s what I saw in the Philippines too: efficiency. Efficiency in providing medical care.

Efficiency in providing immunizations. The Filipino people were efficient too. On every

The fundraising campaign will unfold over a four-year

‘The Children Suffer’ Cont. on Page 8

Page 4 - September 20, 2012 Escondido Traffic Safety Checkpoints to Continue In response to unfounded and untrue public comments about Escondido’s traffic safety checkpoints, Escondido Mayor Sam Abed issued the following statement: “Let me assure you that Police Department programs and policies, including checkpoints, will not only continue to be maintained, but they will be strengthened. They are City Council policies that are carried out by our City Manager through the Police Department.”

The Police Chief was placed on paid administrative leave to protect the integrity of a personnel review process and is unrelated to the Police Department’s established policies. (See this week’s Commentary on Page 5 concerning this issue).

School Teacher Dies After Run Colin Barnes, age 21, was identified by the county medical examiner as the individ-

Local News ual who died either during or after a run up to Flat Top Mountain. He had told his family he wanted to get some pictures at sunset from atop the mountain; when he didn’t return on time, the Sheriff’s office was called. Deputies found his body about 9:30pm.

Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Barnes, who was a pre-school teacher, was still attending college and lived with his parents in Valley Center.

Road Delays Anticipated in San Marcos Due to Construction Projects The next several weeks may cause San Marcos motorists more than the usual angst when it comes to traffic.

Maintenance work is scheduled for more than two dozen city streets.

Beginning at the end of this month, the work is scheduled to run through October.

Residents will be notified by the city so they can make appropriate plans.

A full list of streets is posted at www.san-marcos.net; click “Road Work.”

teach two years at a high-need school for each year of scholarship they receive.

$1.2 Million Grant to Cal State San Marcos

The grant will also provide early teaching experience to pique students' interest in teaching and make sure that those who receive the scholarships are sure about their commitments.

A program at Cal State San Marcos that is designed to attract more high school science and math teachers has been given a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation.

"There is a national need for science and math teachers, and this is particularly acute and relevant in San Diego given the county's STEM-based economy and workforce," said CSUSM Physics Department Chairman Ed Price.

This grant adds to the $10 million in federal grants that the university already receives for education in science, technology, engineering and math, collectively known as the STEM disciplines.

Up to 38 students may be eligible to receive $12,000 in annual scholarships, thanks to this grant.

In return, they must agree to

Part of the reason for the grant is a recognition that there is a great need for teachers in science and math and, of late, many students opt for other careers rather than teach. This grant hopes to attract and retain more teachers in the two disciplines.

Concerns Develop Over Lake San Marcos and San Marcos High School Parking Issues Some San Marcos residents are concerned about the impending decisions concerning parking at San Marcos High School, or the lack thereof.

Recently, Michael Husaker, ‘Local News’ Cont. on Page 13

ly column on Reverse Mortgages with helpful tips that may well bring tons of money into your life. Catch their first colum in today’s issue on Page 6.

Laura Strickler

Man About Town

At their installation dinner, Dave Geary was installed as president for the second year in a row by the Hidden Valley Kiwanis Club of Escondido.

Delighted to welcome back to The Paper the stunningly beautiful Laura Strickler, who is also a brilliant writer, and Ken Terrill, long-time resident guru on Reverse Mortgages, and proud possessor of a handsome handlebar mustache.

Both Laura and Ken know the Reverse Mortgage market and will be providing a week-

Dave Geary, President of the Hidden Valley Kiwanis Club of Escondido, receives the William A. Dunlap Fellowship award, from Evelyn Madison, past president and past Lieutenant Governor of Division 37, Cal-Nev-Ha, Kiwanis

Ken Terrill

Geary was also surprised by being the recipient of the William A. Dunlap Fellowship award.

This award, valued at $1000, was presented by the club to Geary in recognition of the

many hours of time he has devoted to the club, to the Kiwanis organization worldwide, and for his philanthropic efforts. See The Social Butterfly’s column on page 6 for more complete details.

••••• Dear friend, Pastor Clint Miller, underwent surgery Monday, for several heart ‘Man About Town’ Cont. on Page 15

September 20, 2012 - Page 5

The Paper Endorsements For San Marcos City Council think Rebeccas Jones has contribued greatly to that civil atmosphere. This is particularly welcome given the rancourous relationships we see in both state and federal congresses.

The Paper endorses Rebecca Jones Rebecca Jones has been on the council since 2007, when she was appointed to serve the remainder of Mayor Jim Desmond's term as a council member after he was elected mayor in 2006. She won the seat in the 2008 election, and is running for re-election to another four-year term.

Jones has fought for strict enforcement on San Marcos gangs, protected our kids by helping to pass tougher rules on child predators and helped create a strong city ordinance to prohibit the sale and possession of dangerous synthetic drugs. She has also supported our firefighters by adding new equipment for public safety. She looks forward to working on the San Marcos Creek and University Districts.

From all we have observed, she’s done a fine job and deserves to be returned to office.

She enjoys the endorsement of the Fire Department, the Deputy Sheriff’s Association, the Republican Party and the Lincoln Club.

She has proven she can work with anyone. In the past, there had been contentious council meetings and some friction between council members.

Not so much today. This council seems to work well together and we

As an incumbent, she knows the policies and procedures of the city and its council and staff. She’s ready for another term and has plenty of energy to finish her job. We urge your vote for Rebecca Jones!

The Paper endorses Sharon Jenkins Jenkins, 55, is serving her fourth term as a San Marcos Unified School District member, a position she has held since 1998.

A 40 year resident of San Marcos, she and husband, Dan Jenkins, have been married for 38 years, with two adult daughters.

Commentary Like most of North County, I was stunned by the announcement that Escondido’s Chief of Police, Jim Maher, had been placed on leave with pay, due to an internal investigation by the city of Escondido.

We are big believers in bring-

Reports I get are that Maher himself is not in trouble but that at least two of his officers are. Reports from our sources tell us that Maher received information of some questionable activity on the part of two of his officers and, as he should have done, turned that information over to City Manager Clay Phillips; Phillips and City Attorney Jeff Epp decided Maher was too close to the

‘Sharon Jenkins’ Cont. on Page 7

‘Commentary’ Cont. on Page 7

Over the past 20 years she has served, among others, the San Marcos Community Foundation and other school organizations and nonprofits.

The

Social Butterfly

Page 6 - September 20, 2012 and students at Lincoln Elementary School, feeding the homeless at Interfaith, sending packages to our military in Iraq and Afghanistan, supplying and setting up computers at orphanages in Africa, and a host of other projects.

year as president, a William A. Dunlap Fellowship award from the club members.

Dunlap awards are purchased through the CaliforniaNevada-Hawaii District Foundation, and the funds received by the Foundation are used for a special District

Evelyn Madison The Social Butterfly Email Evelyn at: thesocialbutterfly@cox.net Kiwanis Club Celebrates Fantastic Year of Service The Hidden Valley Kiwanis Club of Escondido held their installation dinner on Friday and celebrated a year of 1874 hours of service and donations to the community, the Key Clubs, and internationally. Dave Geary was installed as the president for the second year in a row, after having such a successful and fun first year. He got the club involved in food packing for Africa and other needy countries, working with the staff

LIVING IN REVERSE

Laura Strickler Independence.

None of us likes to lose their independence, especially after a lifetime of having their families depend on us. Most people want to maintain their independence and dignity and not burden their adult children with the aspects of life as a mature adult.

Many senior homeowners are house rich and cash poor, some still have mortgages with large monthly payments. But, let’s be honest, it doesn’t take much to be a large payment in relation to a social security payment, does it?

Many others want to live out some of their lifelong dreams, but don’t necessarily have the cash to do so.

President Dave Geary receives award from new Lieutenant Governor, Tim Cunning

In addition, the fundraising events have included car washes, garage sales, barbecuing hamburgers and hotdogs at Cruisin’ Grand and the shooting range at Wohlford, and the annual Trout Derby at Dixon Lake.

Dave was the recipient of a very special award for his You can’t really watch television any more without one of the many celebrity spokespersons talking about the benefits of a reverse mortgage, can you? Since the inception of the program, back in the 1980’s, things have really changed. And with each change, the program has grown to include a fixed rate program, and it can even be used to purchase a home! These are all changes that have helped with public acceptance of a government program that was designed to assist homeowners 62 years old and older to stay put in their own home.

The new normal is that we all want to stay home, not move to a care facility. Certainly, there may be a time for that move, but as long as we are able, we would like to stay in our own familiar and loved home and community.

When this program originated, many seniors owned their home free and clear. While there are many who still do, there has been a shift and more senior homeowners now have a mortgage. A reverse mortgage may be able to pay off that mortgage entirely, leaving just the property tax and hazard insurance payments. Just think what that would mean to someone living on social security!

Our community has the benefit

project, the pediatric trauma program, as well as for grants applied for by the clubs within the district for new programs and projects they start within their club.

Dave gave out numerous awards at the dinner, recognizing members for perfect attendance, outgoing officers of having Ken Terrill, who has been involved in the reverse mortgage industry since the 1980’s in our own backyard. Ken has been in Escondido helping seniors navigate the reverse mortgage program and evolving with the market.

Also joining Ken is Laura Strickler, in the reverse mortgage business since 2001. Ken and Laura have been in The Paper before writing columns to educate on this timely product. Now, Ken and Laura are working together in assisting borrowers make educated decisions regarding this loan program.

This will be a bi-weekly column covering the nuts and bolts of the reverse mortgage program.

From terminology to practical application, you will learn about it

Laura Strickler 760.518.9839 NMLS 315848

Ken Terrill

and board members, the women of the club as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of women in Kiwanis, and revealing the club’s “Kiwanian of the year,” Jim Mac Isaac.

Grand WoofStock – “Who Let the Dawgs Out?” This pet festival is the ultimutt end of summer celebration, free family-friendly, petfriendly street party for local pooches, pets, and their families, on Saturday, September 29, from 10am-4pm on Grand Avenue, between Maple St. and Kalmia St., Escondido.

Vendor spaces are sold out; local businesses will be involved; Home Depot is coming to build dog houses on-site to raffle them off, with proceeds going to Escondido Humane Society; 15 dog rescue groups with booths, hoping to place some of their charges; and the restaurants have come up with the cutest names for WoofStock Specials and Yappy Hour Specials – Earl Grey Tea w/a Pinscher of sugar; Snoopy ‘The Social Butterfly’ Cont. on Page 7 here in The Paper. We will begin with the basics and then expand our topics. However, we are open to answering questions in the column as well. If you have a specific question, please contact us and we will provide an answer.

If you would like information on the reverse mortgage program for yourself, please contact us

Ken Terrill Ken Evenings or weekends:

619-299-3863 Toll Free Fax: 800-811-2701 e-mail: ken@ampy.com I will come to your home if invited.

Ph: 760.743.8922 or 800-686-0238 or 619-756-3205

465 E. Grand Avenue

NMLS 264481

Escondido, CA.

http://sandiegoreversemortgage.com

September 20, 2012 - Page 7

at 760.480.0120 or www.victoryescondido2012.org.

‘Social Butterfly’ Cont. from Page 6

Pacific Belles Chorus Announces New CoDirectors and Upcoming Show -

Snack Boxes; New Yorkie Pizza; Lick-a-licious Sundaes; Bowzer-tinis; Lassie Lattes; Great Dane-ishes, to name a few. Lots of give-aways, contests, products, agility course, Frisbee catching, training tips, and many other items.

For more info, check the website at www.escondidoevents.net or contact Peggy at escondidoevents@cox.net, or by phone to 619.838.8020.

Assistance League Dresses School Children Assistance League of Inland North County’s largest philanthropy, Operation School Bell, is preparing for another year of dressing school children. Schools refer children to the Assistance League’s Chapter House at 2068 E. Valley Parkway in Escondido. Volunteers prepare the items, make appointments and help the children select their new clothing.

ALINC Member Mary Ann Connor is shown helping a young girl. This dedicated group of women brightens the lives of many families in the community. Last year ‘‘Commentary’ Cont. from Page 5 situation being investigated and felt it prudent to place Maher on paid leave.

We have learned, from several credible sources, the nature of the investigation. We agree that the proper course of action was taken by putting Chief Maher on paid leave.

Why? Because he has a close working relationship with the the two officers involved; additionally, the sensitive nature of the allegations require taking Maher out of the line of fire.

Maher did what he was supposed to do. He learned of alleged improper activity, some of which involved the transmission of written data.

Maher had two options. He could have called the offending officers on the carpet, read them the riot act, told them to knock off the dumb activity, and send them back to their assignments.

The second option was to turn the information over to his superiors, which we think was the correct option.

over 2,000 school children received new clothing, shoes, backpacks, and a health kit.

ALINC supports four other philanthropic programs: Ready…Set…Read!; Hug-ABear; Operation Duffel Bags; Baby Real Deal; and Scholarships and Grants. It is an all-volunteer organization with no paid employees. For more info, go to www.assistanceleague.info or call 760.746.7532. Find them on Facebook also.

Republicans to Address Obamacare Victory Escondido 2012 is hosting Dr. Wayne Iverson at I accept the city’s position that Maher was put on paid leave because his presence at Police Headquarters could have compromised the investigation into alleged “improper conduct” by two high level police officers.

Maher has been chief since 2006 and a member of the department since June 1980.

We have worked closely with Maher when he headed up the city’s gang unit and we were involved in Los Caballeros de Aventura (The Gentlemen of Adventure), a group dedicated to diverting Latino kids away from gang activity.

We watched Maher and his wife, Eva, take those kids bowling, to movies, to basketball games; the kids loved him and he had “street cred.” The kids would alert Maher if/when something big was going down and Maher could intervene.

When Maher was named chief we said at that time and say again today, Jim Maher is the best Chief of Police Escondido has ever had.

"The decision was made to do a

noon on Saturday, September 29th at the Republican Headquarters, 237 West Grand Avenue, Escondido.

Dr. Iverson specializes in Internal Medicine and Noninvasive Cardiology and is on the medical staff at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla. Also, he is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Medicine, volunteer faculty at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Iverson will be speaking about the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare). This event is open to the public.

More information is available formal investigation, and I was put on leave to protect me," Maher said. "I'm too close to the people involved." The chief declined to name the two employees, or anyone else who might be involved.

Maher said he doubted the investigation would be particularly complicated or time-consuming. "I would say it could be handled quickly," Maher said.

Based on what we have learned, we agree. It should be a fairly simple matter to attend do.

There’s no criminal wrongdoing involved . . . just an apparent lack of judgment on the part of the two officers involved that could potentially cause harm to the city and/ or its employees.

Maher, who turned 57 on Thursday, said he plans to continue running the department for three more years ---- until his 60th birthday.

Maher has reached out to the community and enjoys the support of his officers.

I believe in him. okay.

He’ll be

The Pacific Belles Chorus is proud to announce its new Co-Directors Lucy Cartano (right) and Neva Chamberlain. Lucy is currently Director of The Music Men, north county men’s barbershop chorus.

She has enjoyed singing, performing, competing, directing, and coaching for many

Co-Directors Neva Chamberlain, left, and Lucy Cartano

years. She is a bass singer in our Sweet Adelines Chorus and in Q4TAY, a barbershop quartet.

Neva has been ‘The Social Butterfly’ Cont. on Page 17 ‘Sharon Jenkins’ Cont. from Page 5 ing back incumbents if they’ve done a good job.

While Ms. Jenkins is not an incumbent for the council, she has served four terms on the school board and knows the policies and procedures of governmental entities, how they work, how to work with staff, how to get things done.

This is important to us, and, we think, to the community.

It normally takes a minimum of one year to learn your job at the city council level, sometimes as much as two years.

Ms. Jenkins’ learning curve should be substantially less, given her experience and community involvement.

She has proven herself to be a dedicated resident of the community, one who cares about the community and has actively volunteered to back up that care and dedication.

That’s the kind of attitude and credentials we look for in a city council candidate.

Accordingly, we are pleased to endorse Sharon Jenkins for San Marcos City Council.

Page 8 - September 20, 2012 ‘The Children Suffer’ Cont. from Page 3 street corner, someone was busily sweeping up. That made me feel good.

Another thing that made me feel good was UNICEF’s efficiency in providing tetanus vaccines. We experienced it firsthand. The vaccine was in the right place at the right time.

It was there in the right way, being cared for, at the right temperature.

Chain of life In Benguet Province, we learned how important it is to protect the vaccine and keep it cool—and how difficult that can be in tropical climates. The folks from UNICEF call it the “cold chain.” The vaccine is procured from overseas manufacturers. Then it’s housed in refrigerated storage sites in larger towns. From there, it needs to be transported in a cold pack, which looks like a cooler. Each cold pack gets packed with ice and up to 20 vials of vaccine. A cold pack only stays cold for one day. The vaccine actually has a label that changes color when

The cold chain: In the Philippines, vaccines are carried for many miles over rough terrain. the vaccine is no longer viable.

Add to that challenge the difficulty of getting to some of the places where people really need the vaccine. Often, volunteers and health workers can’t drive a car or a four-wheel-drive truck. They have to get there by motor scooter. Picture that— people riding motor scooters up a mountain path, with cold packs of vaccine strapped on their backs. That certainly was a lot more dedication than I anticipated, and a lot more caring for the moms and babies I want to protect.

At all the places we traveled, I never heard anyone say, “I can’t get the vaccine” or “I can’t get syringes.” Everybody we met—health workers in Manila, hospital staff in La Trinidad, government officials in the

Princess is her name and a princess is certainly what she is.

She is about 10 months old and 10 pounds. We are not sure what breeds she may be but we know she is full grown. Princess has beautiful black, brown and white coloring and a very soft coat. She is quiet, well behaved and great company for anyone. She gets along with other pets and all ages of people. A bit shy at first but soon Princess warms up and loves to be held. She does very well on her walks and of course, loves to play.

Like all our pups Princess is spayed and microchipped. Her 5 way vaccines and rabies are all up to date. She comes with a full 4 piece safety equipment set, food for her transition and any favorite toys or bedding. For more photographs please view her on our website as well as all the other pups in our rescue that need forever homes or a foster family.

Visit www.forgottenpaws.org

rural town of Itogon—they all seemed grateful to UNICEF. Part of that may be because, while UNICEF staff and health workers are helping get tetanus shots to women of childbearing age, they’re helping fight other diseases as well. They’re working with local government officials and gaining their trust and respect. They’re making a difference for moms, babies, families, communities and the world.

Georgia is Pet of the Week at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas. She's a 10-month-old, 60 pound, spayed, female, Labrador Retriever / German Shepherd mix.

Georgia and her "sister" were surrendered to RCHS when their owners discovered that they were living with two Labrador Retrievers that were 10 months old and younger. One is fun. Two enthusiastic Lab puppies create more of a challenge. Her sister has been adopted, so now it's time for Georgia to meet her new "people" and go to her forever home.

Georgia's adoption fee of $145 includes up to date vaccines, veterinary exam, spay, and microchip.

Meet Sweet Georgia at Rancho Coastal Humane Society, 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas.

Adoption hours are 11 to 5 Wednesday through Monday. For more information call 760-7536413.

seeing so many children in hospitals. Where I come from, I don’t see that, and maybe it’s good I don’t see it. At the San Lazaro pediatric hospital for infectious diseases in Manila, we saw four children suffering from tetanus. That brought it home—when a little girl couldn’t open her mouth to eat. That was heartbreaking to me.

Timothy is a 2-year-old neutered male English spot mix, ID 68005. Timothy makes cute grunting sounds, and he loves to do binkies (bunny dance) during his playtime. He is litter box trained and will be a good pet for apartment living.

Timothy is available for adoption at the Escondido Humane Society, 3450 E. Valley Parkway. His $25 adoption fee in September includes his neuter, microchip and vet exam. The Escondido Humane Society is reducing all adoption fees to just $25 for all animals in September. 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. by newborns. In the nursery, where mothers and babies were three to a bed, one mother invited me to hold her baby.

That was something.

It was the mother’s first child, and he wasn’t even a day old, yet she was so willing to share that moment with me. She kept her eye on me, though—she was

This example tells a lot: When people saw the UNICEF vans approaching, they smiled. To me, that means something good is happening when UNICEF comes around. That means UNICEF workers are there and doing their best to save children.

Like I said, I never doubted that funds donated to The Eliminate Project were being used in the right way, and I never doubted that we could save or protect a lot of moms and babies. But seeing the funds in action—witnessing what we were able to do as Kiwanians— made me proud.

A touching moment One surprise on the trip was

Heartbreaking: A child with tetanus at the San Lazaro pediatric hospital for infectious diseases in Manila.

On the other hand, my time in Filipino hospitals inspired me in ways I could never have anticipated. Our visit to the Fabella hospital in Manila was the first time I’d been in a delivery room since my third child was born. We were surrounded

right there answering my questions as we both patted the little one’s feet.

‘The Children Suffer’ Cont. on Page 9

September 20, 2012 - Page 9

‘The Children Suffer . . ’ Cont. from Page 8

Trust in action: Bob Parton cradles a healthy newborn at Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in Manila.

Talk about trust.

That keeps coming back to me: how easily tetanus can affect someone at any age. If that mother hadn’t been vaccinated and if she hadn’t given birth in the hospital, her baby could have suffered from tetanus.

We can solve that problem. All of us.

The Kiwanis connection I’ve been serving in Kiwanis in a lot of different levels for a long time. If you can see it on a local level, seeing it on a world level isn’t that different—it’s lots of hands doing lots of things to get things done. I think we should be proud, and I hope we are all proud to recognize what we do in our community is great, and if there’s a need we should fill it. But, as Kiwanians, our community is so much bigger than that. We’d have to be selfish to think we could change a child’s life and then say “that’s not my responsibility.”

One person asked me: Once we save these children, what will we do with them? I said: We won’t put them in cemeteries anymore. There will be productive people in the world who one day may change the world themselves.

Bob Parton is a retired business executive with 45 years of experience in a wide array of leadership roles. He retired from Morgan Stanley in January 2009 as a vice president in management. Bob is a 30+

The Doctor is In! benefit packages once it is up and running.

Right now the Exchange Board and staff are struggling with what these insurance plans will look like. It’s trying to define the parameters for both the health san marcos dental center and dental plans that 760.734.4311 must be used when sanmarcosdentalcenter.com organizations put together bids for the board to San Marcos Dental Center approve for sale in the Exchange.

Dr. Gregory Hurt, DDS

Health Care Reform in California What It May Mean to You!

The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is soon to become implemented in our sunny state and this can have far reaching consequences for all of us. Here are some of the aspects and concerns regarding this new program with regards to your dental care.

The Health Benefit Exchange Board will be in charge of overseeing the soon to be created health and dental insurance marketplace and will be able to offer

Currently, children’s dental benefits are part of the Essential Health Benefit packages that must be sold, but adult dental benefits are called “supplemental,” and the Exchange could choose not to offer them. The California Dental Association and other organizations have encouraged the Board that offering adult benefits to consumers and small businesses will allow the Exchange to be the central location for comprehensive access for all members of the family.

The other key dental benefits question relates to stand-alone plans.

They must decide

year member of Kiwanis. He has held every office at the club, division and district level and was governor of the Florida District in 1994–95. He and his wife of 46 years, Donna, have three grown children, six grandchildren, and adopted twins, Bella and Noah, who are now three years old.

Source: http://kiwanis.org/Kiwanis/ en/theELIMINATEproject/ What Can We Do? Now we, you and I, have another opportunity to change the world.

You don’t have to be a member of Kiwanis to care; to help, to donate, to learn, to teach, to change.

While this effort is a global one, you can see the effort locally. If your heart moves you to help out . . . you will be more than welcome.

During the next four years Kiwanis will be raising funds for Project Eliminate. You will see members of the Key Clubs, those high school whether to offer children’s dental benefits alone, or integrate them with their medical benefits, or both. If they offer both options, this can ensure consumers a variety of plans, enhancing competition in the marketplace, and help lower fees for us, the consumers. Of course, this is the purpose of the Act, to attempt to enhance competition and/or provide us all with healthcare coverage.

So, what does all this mean to you as a patient? We’re the first to admit that we’re not insurance advisors when it comes to health and dental insurance, however, our office does have 30+ years experience of helping our patients with their insurance billings and… because of the lack of solid parameters regarding these new programs, if you currently have a dental insurance program or health insurance program covering some dental treatments (ie. surgery, implants, etc.) we’d highly

members of Kiwanis . . . you’ll see your local Kiwanis Clubs throughout North County, all holding car washes, bake sales, garage sales, pancake breakfasts, any number of fund raising events with all of the funds going to Project Eliminate.

Kiwanis will be sending speakers to other Kiwanis Clubs to brief them on the plans, on the progress, on the needs; those speakers will also travel to the schools to speak to school assemblies and get students involved. If you want someone to come and speak to your civic or service club, or neighborhood meeting, just call your local Kiwanis Club and they’ll arrange a speaker. (Here’s a list of all Kiwanis Clubs in North San Diego County.)

North County Kiwanis Clubs: Blue Wave – President: Jim Jones – theexcelarator@yahoo.com ‘The Chilren Suffer . .’

Cont. on Page 13 recommend using what you have left of it now, before you lose it! In fact, with some plans you would even be wiser coordinating your treatment done this year, with any anticipated additional treatment needed next year, and have that treatment done just after January 1st... taking advantage of your current benefits BEFORE things change!

We’re not here to panic anyone… but with the current state of economics our government (us) has us in, benefits that are called “supplemental” in the new health reform program, could be on a short path to the “chopping block” if things continue to get worse. Government payments for dental treatment have ceased historically during our country’s financially difficult times.

Of course, these recommendations DO NOT APPLY with regards to our representatives in government … we’re just not sure why not?!

Election Year Special - Your choice of either $200 off our regular prices for All non-metal Cosmetic Ceramic Crowns, $99 In Office Whitening when done within one week of Cleaning, or 20% off all implants. This offer good for treatment done through the end of October!

Special Offer: For Denture Patients: 20% discount on dentures or dentures over implants, through November 30th!

Dave Geary goes yearly to Tanzania, Africa, as a volunteer with

We will clean your computer, check it out, and get it back to you quickly.

Only $

FFCC (Friends Family Community Connection) in a "Feed the Children" program.

125

$25 of which will go to support the Tanzania Trip

Normally a $165 Value

Dave’s Computer Repair Sales and Service 112 N. Kalmia Escondido davescomputerrepair@cox.net

work 760.432.2095 fax 760.432.2012

The program is supported 100% by private donations and volunteer labor.

Each meal provided to the children would cost about 20 cents in America.

One food packet feeds six kids.

The program feeds 1000 kids a day, Monday through Friday, on weekends the kids are given food packets to take home so they have food for the weekend. The food is distributed at a community meeting center. They fed over 4000 children during this past summer's visit.

Dave Geary returns to Tanzania with another shipment of food on February 15th, 2013.

In addition to Tanzania, FFCC feeds children in Haiti, Mexico and the past victims of Katrina.

We support and salute our Military!

If interested in supporting this event, you can contact Dave Geary at his store, Dave's Computer Repairs and Sales at

760.432.2095.

If You Can SELL . .Let’s Talk!

The Paper is looking for experienced newspaper ad sales people. Send your resume’ to:

thepaper@cox.net

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 September is National Preparedness Month As we approach the start of fire season, the Escondido Fire Department asks you to click on the “Pledge to Prepare” banner on the department’s webpage www.fire.escondido.org and join the National Preparedness Coalition. Please take the time to “Pledge to Prepare” by taking the following actions: 1.

Make a plan 2.

Have a kit 3.

Be informed 4.

Get involved A good place to begin preparing is by writing a family emergency plan. Your plan should include every member of your household – including pets!

• Learn the likely threats in your

area; in Escondido, they are wildland fire and earthquakes.

• Identify family meeting places outside your home and neighborhood.

• Designate an out-of-town contact as it may be easier for a long distance call/ text message to get through than a local one.

• Know alternate routes out of your neighborhood in case your “usual way” is impassable.

• Know the location of home utilities.

• Know the emergency policies of your work and children’s schools.

• Identify safe spots in each room of your home or office to take cover.

• Consider stocking extra medications and provisions for family members and pets.

• Schedule an annual disaster drill to test your plan.

For additional emergency planning information, visit www.ready.gov.

Rancho Bernardo • Mayor Jerry Sanders San Diego is an ambitious, creative city constantly seeking innovative ways to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. For example, last year, Car2Go used San Diego as a platform to launch the first all electric-vehicle fleet in North America. Earlier this month, MTS announced the expansion of the Green Line Trolley, making it a single seat ride to downtown from any location.

Bike sharing programs are becoming popular in cities around the country, but in San Diego, we want to take it one step further.

This program will be one of the first in the nation to operate without the use of public funds with no impact to taxpayers.

This week, we are taking the lead again by announcing plans to develop a comprehensive bike share program for our city.

Healthy, environmentally conscious and fun, bike sharing is perfect for the San Diego lifestyle.

For those seeking flexible trans-

We are issuing a Request for Sponsorship to identify companies interested in partnering with the city to launch a new bike sharing program that we envision will expand from downtown to the beach area.

Vista • Mayor Judy Ritter As summer turns to autumn, and we settle in for yet another change of season, I hope we can all take time to appreciate what a wonderful place Vista is to live, work, and raise a family.

Personally, I am thankful for the remarkable accomplishments together we have made in the past few years, with the addition of our new Sports Park for our youth teams, new fire stations for public safety, and the increase in the number of businesses opening or relocating to the city. All of these occurrences benefit us by enhancing our quality of life, increasing

job growth, or providing for a safer community.

While other areas of the country are heading into colder months, we still have beautiful weather locally, and I hope you are able to enjoy the countless outdoor amenities Vista has to offer. There is still time to experience an entertaining evening at the beautiful outdoor Moonlight Amphitheatre; tickets are on sale for the final summer performance, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street which runs from September 19 through October 6. Tickets are on sale at moonlightstage.com or by calling the VisTix Box Office at 760.724.2110.

San Marcos • Mayor Jim Desmond The City of San Marcos has d e c l a r e d September as N a t i o n a l Preparedness month, a nationwide effort encouraging Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and schools. Recent disaster events like earthquakes, prolonged periods of drought, extreme fire conditions and unpredictable storm patterns serve as a reminder of the importance of disaster preparedness.

As we enter the fall season, here are some helpful emergency preparedness tips: 1.

Make a plan: your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so map out safety places and determine

how you will contact one another.

2.

Build a kit: have an emergency kit with at least three days’ worth of essentials at your home.

3.

Stay informed: Know what disasters are of particular risk to your community, familiarize yourself with city and workplace evacuation plans, and register phones with AlertSanDeigo to receive emergency notification alerts.

4.

Get involved: Find opportunities to support community preparedness. The City of San Marcos offers free CPR classes and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training courses.

To learn more disaster preparedness tips, review survival guides, or to register for emergency alerts, visit www.readysandiego.org or call the City of San Marcos, (760) 744-1050.

Oceanside • Mayor Jim Wood New Solar Energy Facility The City of Oceanside just broke ground on a new solar energy facility on Thursday, August 30.

This project will produce a renewable source of energy for the San Luis Rey Water Reclamation Facility that is both cost-effective and reliable.

Once completed, the improvements will generate more than $1.6 million in savings for our City ratepayers over the next 20 years. This one-megawatt solar project will generate approximately 25 percent of the San Luis Rey Water Reclamation Facility’s electricity demand,

which is outstanding. Through a power purchase agreement, the City will purchase electricity at rates competitive with those offered by the regional utility and will own the renewable energy credits associated with the project. SunPower Corp., a global solar technology company based in California, will design and build this facility on approximately 10 acres of City land that is adjacent to the SLRWR Facility and install SunPower T0 Trackers, which track the sun during the day, enhancing energy capture up to 25 percent over conventional fixed-tilt systems. Oceanside – going green with reliable renewable energy!

September 20, 2012 - Page 13

‘The Children Suffer’ Cont. from Page 9

Zabriskie zabby@san.rr.com

Coordinator: Carmen Rocha – m.rocha@cox.net Work phone: 760 -757-4446 Cell: 760 – 672 - 0034

Ramona – President: Walter Ainslie – weainslie@yahoo.com Home: 760 – 788 – 3601 Work: 858 – 627 – 6945 Coordinator: none assigned

Carlsbad - President: Carol Calvert – carlottacal@att.net Coordinator: Jose DeAnda – josedeamda1@gmail.com Home: 760 – 450 – 7181 Work: 760 – 929 - 1555 DelMar – President: Leslie Jackson – j_jackson87@hotmail.com Coordinators: Jon McCain – johnmccain@gmail.com Home: 858 – 335 – 9004 Pamala McCain – pamalamccain@gmail.com Home: 858 – 342 – 4200 Escondido – President: LeRoy W Cramer – lwc44a@yahoo.com Home: 760 – 294 – 7650 Cell: 260 – 273 - 2472 Coordinator: not assigned Fallbrook – President: Mike Choate – lchoate@roadrunner.com Coordinator: Laura Choate – lchoate@roadrunner.com Home: 619 – 237 – 9609 Cell: 760 – 805 – 1930 Greater Encinitas – President: Wanda Robison – wandarobison@hotmail.com Home: 760 – 753 – 1409 Coordinator: none assigned Hidden Valley – President: David M Geary – dmgeary57@yahoo.com Coordinator: Dave Schmitt – dms53@pacbell.net Home: 760 – 747 – 4825 Cell: 714 – 501 – 6244 Work: 760 – 480 – 0473 Lake San Marcos – President: Richard Birkenstock – rjbirkenstock@yahoo.com Coordinator: Ronique Nilson – roniquenilsonk@gmail.com Home: 760 – 294 – 2943 Oceanside – President: Tommy Head – marshall.t.head@gmail.com Coordinator: Kathy Meyer – kmeyers928@aol.com Home: 760 – 433 – 2637 Oceanside Pacific - President: Richard Burton – richabur1@aol.com Home: 760 – 757 – 5322 Coordinator: none assigned Poway – President: Dawn

-

Rancho Bernardo – President: Warren Sargent – L T G s arge3 7@san.rr.com Coordinator: Debbie Hartman-Fares – dhf6110@yahoo.com Cell: 858 – 449 – 6224 San Marcos – President: Neill Kovrig – neill.kovrig@gmail.com Home: 760 – 591 – 7685 Cell: 760 – 613 – 2351 Coordinator: none assigned Sunrise Vista – President: Carol Brady – hapyhrt40@aol.com Coordinator: Sara Davis – s.davis12@cox.net Cell: 760 – 310 – 8828 Work: 760 – 599 – 6424 Valley Center – President: Don Martin – donpalms101@yahoo.com Home: 760 – 749 – 0619 Coordinator: none assigned Vista – President: Arlene Shafer – arleneshafer@juno.com Coordinator: Jan Harper – pstrjharper@yahoo.com Cell: 760 – 445 – 0243 Vista Golden K – President: Loretta Gerken – wm_gerken@prodigy.net Coordinator – Virginia Cunha – jinnycl@sbcglobal.net Home: 760 – 757 – 5789

Know What?

You could own this space. It’d be all yours. And over 24,000 readers each week would be able to read about what a nice person you are, and what a nice business you have.

It’d be a nice little investment.

Call us.

We’ll talk.

747.7119

‘Local News’ Cont. from Page 4 sent a letter to Katherine Tanner, Executive Director for Facilities Planning and Development with the San Marcos Unified School District, expressing his concern about the chronic issue at the High School of parking.

Tanner’s office is still in the design phase of the parking at SMHS and the adequacy of parking to be provided is a matter of keen citizen interest, many of whom have asked Mr. Hunsaker to intercede on their behalf.

Hunsaker points out this interest is heightened considering the San Marcos new zoning ordinances which promote inadequate parking. A further problem, he says, is the alterations to San Marcos Blvd. and Discovery Streets which will markedly increase congestion. The citizens seeing how just a few hundred spillover vehicles can overwhelm their suburban streets do not want the experience repeated much less worsened.

He argues that the proposed San Marcos zoning ordinances calling for 1 space per 5 students and 1 space per every 2 employees, is ludicrously low. He suggests Tanner and her staff consider, in the alternative, one space per employee with two spaces for service vehicles and at least one space for handicapped.

He also wonders that with limited parking acreage perhaps a parking structure may be required. If so, he wonders if perhaps the lanes around a structure can be used for queuing pick-up traffic combined with a one way transit lane.

Area residents are also concerned that the proposed changes to San Marcos Blvd. be addressed. They argue, as presented, they will produce monumental congestion right in front of the high school if they go forward.

Ms. Tanner responded that “at this time we are looking at all options on the school site and then what can be done off site. As to the timeline we have a target date for a report and recommendations for December 2012.”

In all probability, the exchange of emails and the study will be forwarded to the San Marcos City Council, the Planning Director, and SMUSD Board.

Neighbors in the Lake San Marcos area appear agitated about this issue and are clearly ready to debate the issue either at the SMUSD Board Meeting or the San Marcos City Council, or both.

One neighbor, Marianne Plank, said: “We are surprised that the 'discovery of tribal artifacts' was not presented during the Environmental Impact Report. The Native Americans routinely have to submit their statements before the EIR is approved, just as the ACOE, SDRWQCB, and others must do. What happened that created this surprise loss of property planned for almost 80 vehicles?

The loss of 80 parking spaces is not going to be resolved by studying. It is much like the expectation of using The Movement for student parking, with an unidentified alternative, that later became San Pablo Drive at Lake San Marcos.

To identify space on the SMHS campus for 80 parking spaces will require changing other plans to accommodate those spaces. Something has to give, something has to be eliminated.

It's that simple.

SMHS must not repeat permitting over 100+ student vehicles to park on the residential streets of LSM. What is The Plan for when the campus parking spaces are filled and students continue to arrive? Where will they be directed to park? Or is it simply their choice? We have reviewed this so many times - it is a safety issue for students and their parents and the LSM residents - and it is a dangerous condition that puts lives at risk.

LSM is in the SMUSD. We vote on school issues and pay taxes for the schools. LSM residents should have had more input into the planning for this new high school especially the planning for parking. The loss of 80 parking spaces is no insignificant error.

There is no solution except to eliminate something else on campus to accommodate 80 vehicles.

Page 14 - September 20, 2012 all MS operating systems).

Nome and Paul Van Middlesworth thecomputerfactoryltd.com The Computer Factory Technology Wars There are four main sources of revenue in the PC business today: software sales, hardware sales, business services, and advertising revenue. This week we begin a discussion on who gets what and how each revenue source affects the strategic planning and tactical interplay between the major players. All of these companies are also players in the tablet and smart phone segments but for now we’ll keep it simple and concentrate on PCs. MS (Microsoft) is a software company.

It makes a living by selling operating systems and applications for 90% of the Worlds personal computers. MS does not sell advertising space on its operating systems or Internet Explorer (the browser integrated into

Google is an advertising agency. Like MS, Google also developed an operating system (Android) and an Internet browser (Chrome) but unlike MS, Google doesn’t sell them. Google gives them away. Google then sells advertising services (thirty billion dollars last year) on its browser and Internet service products like YouTube, Google maps, Google Plus and Google Earth.

Dell and HP/Compaq are essentially hardware marketing organizations for Asian computer manufacturers. They do sell business services associated with these products and also gain significant revenue by selling advertising space (bloatware) on retail PCs (pop-ups, links, trial programs and spam).

I supported legislation to prohibit this abuse, but unless there is improved oversight the ban may do little to prevent spiking.

Last week, the State Controller’s office released a report stating that many school districts routinely spike their member’s pensions. They have gotten away with this abuse because there is inadequate oversight within CalSTRS. The report revealed that, at the current CalSTRS

The Windows XP hangover continues to this day. MS revenue growth has averaged 6% since 2008. To spur the sale of new Win 7 PCs and upgrades. MS announced that its latest browser (Internet Explorer 9.0) would not support Win XP. Since Win XP is installed on 43% of the worlds PCs, Google gleefully announced that its own browser “Chrome” would fully support Windows XP forever. It

worked and Google’s Chrome passed MS IE as the Worlds most popular browser. Remember, Google makes a living selling advertising services on its browser. MS doesn’t get revenue from IE but it does regard the prominence of its browser as an important asset in its plans to market applications on the Internet. MS was ticked and struck back.

MS announced that it would ship its Windows 8 embedded version of the Internet Explorer browser with DNT enabled by default. This announcement shook the world of Internet commerce to its core. Tune in next week to find out what DNT is and why it may be a poison pill.

Apple is in its own little world. Since it is the sole source for all of its products Apple gets all the money. Apple controls the revenues from hardware, software, advertising, services, applications and content. That’s why Apple, with less than 10% penetration in the PC market segment, actually enjoys about 50% of the PC industry’s profits.

MS’s revenue is tied to new PC sales.

The ill-conceived release of the widely scorned Vista OS in 2007 forced MS to allow manufacturers to continue producing new PCs with XP. When MS stopped allowing producers to sell XP

Improved Oversight Needed auditing rate, each school disto Prevent Pension Spiking trict would be reviewed only

Retirement planning is a difficult task made easier for some State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) members, who “spike” their salaries during their last years of employment. The “spike” is a significant pay increase that manipulates a greater pension payout.

PCs in 2008, most business and home users simply opted to stay with their old Windows XP. Computer sales tanked and MS revenue growth, which had averaged over 13% per year between 2003 and 2008, actually went negative in 2009.

once every 48 years!

Inadequate is an understatement. The absence of audits and the subsequent failure to detect pension spiking burdens taxpayers with unjustifiable pension costs.

Auditing is not revolutionary, it is necessary. The private sector routinely uses audits to ensure projects are running as intended. I believe audits should be an annual practice for all state agencies and programs, especially our expensive pension systems.

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.

Realignment Threatens Public Safety

who have benefited from realignment.

October will mark the oneyear anniversary of the implementation of Governor Brown’s public safety “realignment” plan, yet many Californians remain concerned for the safety of their families and have little to celebrate.

I strongly opposed realignment when it came before the Legislature because it was just Sacramento-speak for the early release of dangerous individuals. In all, realignment combined with a court-ordered population prison reduction, will result in 52,000 offenders being shifted from state prison to local jails by 2013-14. Also, it transfers some of the state’s budget problems to local governments and puts the responsibility on counties to decide whether or not to release prisoners early. Realignment is a bait and switch making Californians less safe and shifting Sacramento’s inability to reduce spending onto the counties. The Governor can wash his hands of the tough public safety choices that counties have to make – but he is the one who made those choices necessary in the first place.

In San Diego County alone, one offender has been arrested on a murder charge and five others on attempted murder charges. Joseph Todd Hall was arrested in January for allegedly murdering his brother.

Even though he was convicted of numerous crimes such as grand theft and possessing a firearm as a felon, Hall was out free because of the Governor’s realignment program. The others arrested for attempted murder include a man accused of carjacking a family in Escondido, stabbing one victim in the chest. These suspects are among the inmates

Become a Subscriber! Delivered every Thursday to your Mailbox Just call 760.747.7119 for subscription details.

September 20, 2012 - Page 15

North County Singles Scene

The new Oceanside clinic is a very nice building. It’s as large as a hospital with plenty of parking for handicapped and regular patients. It’s just less than two miles on Rancho Del Oro from the San Luis Rey Mission, which is also a very nice place to visit.

meal. The Sand Crab will be hosting an amazing blues musician, Kevin Moyles, on Friday, 9/28, from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. You can preview Kevin’s music on his website at www.kevinmoyles.com.

Kathy B. There has been music added to one of our favorite local restaurants much to my delight. The Original Sand Crab Tavern, located on Micro Place in the Escondido Industrial Section, is now hosting live music as well as yummy seafood. The owner, Rick Covert, has made some wonderful additions to the original menu that are sure to make you drool and earning the nickname of “The Coolest Little Seafood Joint in North County”. The Black Pearl Oyster Bar, which is located at the entrance to the restaurant, is a great place to congregate and meet new singles while enjoying a delicious ‘Man About Town’ Cont. from Page 4 conditions. All of us who know and love the man and his family are wishing for a speedy recovery. We’re all anxious to hear him singing and playing his guitar again soon. Pastor Miller heads up the North County Baptist Church. He and his family always present a fascinating and beautiful musical service.

Pastor Clint Miller, before surgery

Speaking of Pastors, remember the cover story we did, “The God Show?” We ranked the most outstanding speakers in North County. Pastor Clint Miller was in the top group . . and the number one preacher was Pastor Harry Kuehl of The Church at Rancho Bernardo.

Yet another Escondido legendary bistro has been brought back to splendid life.

The Westside Café, which is located on Redwood and 9th, is now under new ownership.

They have revamped the menu to include the freshest most flavorful ingredients, thereby making this The Place to have brunch just like it was in the good old days.

Their California Omelette with fresh avocado is the bomb! For more Westside menu information, go to http://www.thewestsidecafe.com/.

Please stay tuned to this column as next week we will be exploring a local Poker Tournament that is sure to be fun for all card game enthu-

siasts.

He, too, had problems with his heart, suffering a cardiac arrest following one of his sermons.

He was admitted to Palomar Hospital, discharged, then another flareup, and is under doctor’s order to kick back and relax. Anxious to hear him preach another sermon.

Hope all of our ailing pals get well soon!

••••• One of the benefits of touching base with the various Sundowners at North County Chambers of Commerce is that you get to see old friends and meet new ones. At the recent Escondido Chamber of Commerce Sundowner at Borders Restaurant, we caught up with long time friend and Escondido City Council member, Ed Gallo, always the Beau Brummel of men’s fashion.

Saw another newspaper veteran who has moved into the real estate industry, Judy Jessup, who just recently joined ReMax Real Estate.

Former Sales Manager for The Paper, Gordon Belanger was there as well, all smiles.

Gordon has joined a non-profit organization that works to help folks learn new skills and rejoin the work force. One of the lovliest ladies, also in real estate, Rosa Ruiz, she of the

Peace.

Letters to the Editor

/s/Angelo Caruso San Marcos, CA.

The VA Cover Story

Election Time

Lyle, very nice story on the VA in Oceanside.

As the presidential election nears, the 21st in which I have had the privilege to vote, I am saddened to think of how the value of my vote has deteriorated.

Yes, the entire staff are very nice, friendly people. I have been using the VA for over 20 years both here in San Diego and Brooklyn, New York.

I have had services in all the departments you mentioned in "The Paper" and I have nothing but praise for the staff and the VA. Dr. Bell has been my primary doctor for 11 years. She is one of the best doctors to ever care for me medically. I have always had very good care with Navy and VA doctors, especially when I was in St. Alban`s hospital, New York, eternal smile, was having a great time, as was the peripatetic Joyce Wells, the busy, busy lady who is always promoting something new and exciting; and one of the greatest baritones of all time, Tom Hogarty, well known public relations counsel; he even serenaded the Man About Town with a complete renditon of one of the world’s most beautiful songs . . . “There is No Place like Nebraska.”

••••• Is anyone else offended by the Jack-In-the-Box commercial where the actors are playing Scrabble and the last word in the commercial is “nonookie?’

I’m anything but a prude but, to me, that is not language that belongs in a commercial beamed into homes where young kids are.

••••• Condolences to Ernie and Joan Schimmelman, former residents and good friends, whose daughter, Carole, age 51, passed away Sunday.

Cause of death is unknown, pending autopsy.

Long time friends, Ernie and Joan left Escondido to pursue a career in real estate in Fort Smith, Arkansas, where he is with the King Realty Group.

With the outrageous amount of money spent by the candidates in their campaigns, and the rapid rise of PACs and lobbyists, along with the almost unlimited access to television, a candidate can gain votes with charm and rhetoric. All of these advantages make my vote seem so insignificant.

Nevertheless, I will continue to vote because no-one can tell me that I can't. Even at 97 years of age, I still honor that privilege!

Dale Wolf Omaha Nebraska The Carlsbad Senior Center Dear Editor: I got a laugh when I read your article about the Carsbad Senior Center refusing to welcome your Paper in their establishment. And, more importantly how offended you got because of it.

You see, I read your paper often, but because I am a proud American I am constantly offended by your insults and underhanded jokes about my President.

Regardless of which Political affiliation you find yourself, there was a time when disrespecting the office of the President was looked down upon greatly by all Americans.

So please remember it goes both ways. Just as you have the right to insult whomever you wish, including the office of the President of this great land, and just as you can place ‘Letters to the Editor’ Cont. on Page 18

September 20, 2012

SERVICE DIRECTORY

ATTORNEY

COUNSELING

Investments

RELATIONSHIP IN TROUBLE?

PERSONAL INJURY

Car Accidents • Slips and Falls

Get the help you need now.

COUNSELING | MEDIATION ANGER MANAGEMENT | PARENTING The Optimize Center 350 W. 9th Avenue, Suite 101 Escondido, CA 92025 760.747.8686

FLOORING

FREE CONSULTATION NO FEE TILL RECOVERY Workers Compensation Call Michael Majdick, 760.731.5737

Cleaning Services ANNA’S HOUSECLEANING • Free Estimate • Great References • 20 years Experience Call 760.738.7493

JUNE, THE CLEANING LADY “When all you want is a thoroughly clean house”

Many years experience Excellent Long Term References 760.735.5852

‘Chuckles’ Cont. from Page 2 say our prayer," said his mother.

"I don't need to," the boy replied.

"Of course, you do," his mother insisted. "We always say a prayer before eating at our house."

"That's at our house." Johnny explained. "But this is Grandma's house, and she knows how to cook.”

A Nun at Hooters A nun, badly needing to use the restroom, walked into a local Hooters. The place was hopping with music and loud conversation and every once in a while the lights would turn off.

Each time the lights would go out, the place would erupt into cheers.

However, when the revelers saw the nun, the room went dead silent. She walked up to the bartender, and asked, 'May I please use the restroom?’

The bartender replied, 'OK, but I should warn you that there is a statue of a naked man in there wearing only a fig leaf.'

'Well, in that case, I'll just look the other way,' said the nun.

Ground Pounders Flooring Hardwood, Tile, Carpet I install every job.

Not expensive, just good.

We are in Oceanside.

Glad to bring Samples & Pictures Lic#770668

Call Wade 858 829-2607

Home Maintenance Improvements R. W. Masonry Company

Quality Concrete & Masonry Work Walls, Driveways, Patios, Entries, BBQ's, Fireplaces, Custom Stone & Brick, Stamp Concrete - Lic #506342 www.rwmasonry.com 760 788-6720

Estate Jewelry, Collectibles Autos - Complete Estates “Anything of value that does not eat”

Call Len at 760.519.9633

Nutrition MORINGA MIRACLE PLANTS!

The most nutritious plant on Earth. As per the Mayo Clinic, "It has more nutritious vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants!"

$20 for 5 gallon pots and Helps Wounded Warriors.

760.208.5172

Real Estate SENIORS

LIVE & PLAY IN THE SUNSHINE MANUFACTURED HOMES. FREE GOLF ON THE SCGA APPROVED COURSE. CALL JOHN MARKO

619.871.4521 760.751.1936

SOUNDPROOFING

JOHN the GOLD HANDYMAN I am good at Painting, Plumbing, Dry Wall Repairs, Pergo, Carpet and Tile and lots more - 27 years experience.

CALL NOW FOR FREE ESTIMATE 738.7493

Super Soundproofing Co

HOME GENERAL MAINTENANCE REMODELS Bath/Kitchen Designs, Tile Installation, Electircal, Paint, Fences, Concrete. Lic#33509 760.484.1302 760.529.1239

Call 760.752.3030 Free Advice

So the bartender showed the nun to the back of the restaurant.

After a few minutes, she came back out, and the whole place stopped just long enough to give the nun a loud round of applause.

She went to the bartender and said, 'Sir, I don't understand.

Why did they applaud for me just because I went to the restroom?'

'Well, now they know you're one of us,' said the bartender, 'Would you like a drink?'

'No thank you, but, I still don't understand,' said the puzzled nun.

'You see,' laughed the bartender, 'every time someone lifts the fig leaf on that statue, the lights go out. Now, how about that drink?’

Children in Church A little boy was attending his first wedding. After the service, his cousin asked him, "How many women can a man marry?"

"Sixteen," the boy responded.

His cousin was amazed that

•Expert Products

•Floor Noise Barrier •Insulation Floor and Wall Tape •Vibration Isolation Tape www.soundproofing.org

he had an answer so quickly.

"How do you know that?"

"Easy," the little boy said. "All you have to do is add it up, like the pastor said, 4 better, 4 worse, 4 richer, 4 poorer."

••••• After a church service on Sunday morning, a young boy suddenly announced to his mother, "Mom, I've decided to become a minister when I grow up."

"That's okay with us, but what made you decide that?"

"Well," said the little boy, "I have to go to church on Sunday anyway, and I figure it will be more fun to stand up and yell, than to sit and listen."

••••• A little girl became restless as the preacher's sermon dragged on and on.

Finally, she leaned over to her mother and whispered, "Mommy, if we give him the money now, will he let us go?"

••••• A little girl was sitting on her grandfather's lap as he read her a bedtime story.

From time to time, she would take her eyes off the book and reach up to touch his wrinkled cheek. She was alternately stroking her own cheek, then his again. Finally she

The Paper

Death Notices Mary C. North, 67, of Escondido, CA., passed away on September 12th, 2012.

Stephen S. Bingham, 64, of Valley Center, CA, passed away on September 15, 2012.

Patricia J. Hickman, 87, of Poway, CA., passwed away on September 17, 2012.

Debby Parker Corley, 47, of Escondido, CA. passed away on September 15, 2012.

Arrangements by California Funeral Alternatives Escondido and Poway spoke up, "Grandpa, did God make you?"

"Yes, sweetheart," he answered, "God made me a long time ago."

"Oh," she paused, "Grandpa, did God make me too?"

"Yes, indeed, honey," he said, "God made you just a little while ago."

Feeling their respective faces again, she observed, "God's getting better at it, isn't he ?"

September 20, 2012 - Page 17

‘Social Butterfly’ Cont. from Page 7 involved in women’s barbershop singing the lead part for almost 40 years. She started a chorus in Arkansas, chartered the chapter here in 1988 and has been singing or directing in North County since then.

Neva also sings in the quartet Sugartime.

Pacific Belles Chorus is currently practicing for their next show, “Good Time Barbershop and Variety Show” on October 13, at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave. in Escondido.

Meeting/Events Calendar Republican Women to Recognize Ann Kulchin for Council Service – On Tuesday, September 25, the Carlsbad Republican Women Federated (CRWF) will hold a special program of presentations made by a host of dignitaries, including speakers Senator Mark Wyland and Assemblyman Martin Garrick.

CRWF will recognize Carlsbad Mayor Pro Tem Ann Kulchin for her 32 years of service as a City of Carlsbad Council Member, and she will introduce the 2012 Carlsbad State of the City video. Annual grants will be presented to the College and Young Republicans, and legislative updates will be given. The luncheon will be at 11:00am at the Hilton Garden Inn, 6450 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad. Cost is $29/members and $35/non-members.

RSVP by Thursday, September 20, to Jackie Peacock at 760.390.4452 or jpeacock2306@gmail.com. More information is available at www.carlsbadrepublicans.com.

DUVCW September Meeting Announced – Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865, Nancy Hanks Lincoln Tent No. 5, will meet at 11am on September 25 in the Veterans Memorial War Building at Zoo Drive and Park Boulevard in Balboa Park, San Diego. The program will be "One of the Winchester Boys: Lewis K. Winchester" and will be presented by his great-great granddaughter, Kathleen Winchester. The Tent is also happy to announce the election of its President, Susan Zimmer, as the new CaliforniaNevada State President. For info call 619.475.0153.

Rick Moores to Speak at EMPAC Meeting - On Thursday, September 27, the Escondido Mobile/Manufactured Home Positive Action Committee (EMPAC) will meet at 7pm, at the East Valley Parkway Community Center, 2245 E. Valley Parkway. The guest speaker, Rick Moores, will discuss the good, the bad and the ugly features of the City of Escondido becoming a Charter City.

The meeting is open to the public. Light refreshments and a 50/50 drawing will be available.

For information, call 760.747.4107.

Opening Reception for “Heart & Soul of Mexico” Exhibit – On Friday, September 28, from 7-9pm, the community is invited to the Opening Reception for “Heart & Soul of Mexico,” mid-20th century drawings by Raul Anguiano, and a photographic exhibit by Mario Castillo, which will run from September 28 through December 2nd, at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 No. Escondido Blvd. Free admission; cash bar, and catering by Hacienda de Vega.

WOW JAM/Escondido on Saturday, September 29 – More than a dozen local churches are coming together on Saturday, September 29, to host “WOW JAM/Escondido,” a large Christianthemed community outreach event in Grape Day Park. Open to the public, the

2-6pm event will include food, music, games, and prizes, as well as 35 tented booths, each providing a family or personal service such as haircuts, face painting, nails, plants, bicycle repair, music auditions – all free of charge. The afternoon concludes with an informal worship service. For more info, call 760.432.9003.

Annual Art Studio Tour Scheduled by RBAA - The Rancho Bernardo Art Association is holding their 3rd annual Art Studio Tour on Saturday, September 29th. The public is welcome to attend and enjoy a self guided tour of seven beautiful homes of members of the RBAA. Each year a select group of members open their gardens and homes in Poway and Rancho Bernardo to the public to exhibit their artwork and display artwork by talented artists in the places they create their art, in their studios. The artists open their doors from 10am to 4pm. This year in the seven homes, 25 artists will participate and display their artwork.

Refreshments will be available at each home. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $10/person by sending a check to RBAA, P.O. Box 27202, San Diego, CA 92128-2702. Tickets will be held at the RB Swim & Tennis Club.

Also, tickets can be purchased the day of the event starting at 9:30am at the Swim & Tennis Club, 16955 Bernardo Oaks Drive. For more details, contact Ren Daniels at 858.674.5586.

Other September activities for RBAA include Saturday, September 22, at Webb Park to participate in Rancho Bernardo’s 50th Birthday Celebration, by displaying artwork and meet the artists. Thursday, September 27, host a demo of painting the human figure in oils by award-winning artist Yumi. Event starts at 7pm, at the RB Swim & Tennis Club. The public is welcome for a charge of $5/person.

RBAA members are free. RBAA’s featured artist for the month of September, Janet Perkin, will exhibit her latest artwork in the gallery at the Bernardo Winery Tasting Room, at 13330 Paseo Del Verano. Hours are M-F 9-5, Sat-Sun, 10-6.

Village Idiots September Reading at Alta Vista Gardens - The September meeting of the Village Idiots Literary Society will feature Shadab Zeest Hashmi.

Her book, “Baker of Tarifa” won the 2011 S.D. Book Award for poetry. Her work has appeared in Poetry International and many other places. She has been nominated for a Pushcart prize, has taught as a writer-in-residence at San Diego State University, and has served as the editor of Magee Park poets anthology for 12 years. The meeting will be from 35pm, Saturday, September 29th, at Alta Vista Gardens, in Brengle Terrace Park, Vista, under the thatched roof open patio.

The second hour is open mic, so bring something to read, if you like. Event is free and open to the public; there is a $2 donation at the entrance to the gardens.

For more info, call Jeannie Ortiz at 760.414.1056, or email villageidiots@cox.net.

Pacific Belles Open Sing – The Pacific Belles Chorus will begin their annual Open Sing on Monday, October 1st.

Women of all ages in the area with an interest in singing are invited to visit the rehearsals each Monday night at 7pm at Trinity Episcopal Church, 845 Chestnut St., Escondido. Through November, they will learn about a cappella 4-part harmony and practice with the Chorus.

Open Sing participants will be able to perform with the Chorus at the December 1st show. Call 760.599.9452.

Charter City Proposal to be Debated by Palomar College Team - Should Escondido change from its current general law status to become a Charter City?

That question will be debated by the award-winning Palomar College Speech and Debate Team from 6:30 to 8:30pm, Tuesday, October 2, in the Council Chambers at Escondido City Hall, 201 N. Broadway. The Palomar Speech and Debate Team has earned international recognition, and has participated in 12 national and regional tournaments in the 2011-2012 season, winning 84 individual event trophies, 40 debate trophies and 10

sweepstakes. In the most recent national tournament, the team took second place in the nation in debate and fourth place overall. Voters who have questions about charter city status should find the debate from objective sources an opportunity to learn more for and against the proposal.

This non-partisan discussion is sponsored by the Coalition of Escondido Mobile/Manufactured Home Voters.

Admission is free and open to the public.

For information: 760.522.4037, info@escondidocharterwatch.org or visit www.escondidocharterwatch.org.

“Bring on the Birds” at Vista Garden Club Meeting – The Vista Garden Club will meet at noon Friday, October 5, at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista. “Bring on the Birds” will be presented by Sharon Kersey, member of the Palomar Audubon Society. She will provide an overview of everyday local birds of California, featuring great photography and fun facts.

Visitors are always welcome. For more info, visit www.vistagardenclub.org.

Community Concert Association’s Lineup of Concerts – Escondido’s own Hidden Valley Community Concert Association, in existence for 65 years, is announcing their lineup for the 2012-2013 season, and a new website, www.hiddenvalleyccaescondido, for more information about the group, the concerts scheduled, and apply for membership. Concerts are held at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Members can purchase the five-concert season tickets for $70. Active duty military and children season tickets are $35. Unsold single tickets purchased at the door at each concert are $20/each.

Contact the president, Dennis Tomlinson, at 760.740.0619. The first concert is Sunday, October 7, at 2pm, and is Westwind Brass quintet performing jazz and classical selections. Other concerts are January 20, February 17, March 10, and May 5, 2013.

OASIS October Day Trips Announced On Friday, October 5, take a docent-led tour of Rancho Los Alamitos. Twice listed on the national register of historic places, this tour includes the ancestral remains of the Tongva Village of Povuu’nga and the adobe-core ranch house, circa 1900. Stroll through lush historic gardens and working ranch. Lunch on your own at Cal State Long Beach Student Union food court. Then enjoy a guided tour of the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Gardens and Koi pond situated on the campus.

Then, on October 16, travel to Malibu to visit the Adamson House, built in 1929.

Docent-guide through this beautiful home with its original furnishings and decorated with the renowned Malibu Potteries tile. The home overlooks the Pacific Ocean and features landmark gardens, preserved in their 1930s appearance.

Adjacent is the Malibu Lagoon Museum with a collection of artifacts, rare photos and documents depicting the history of Malibu. Lunch on your own at nearby Duke’s Malibu restaurant.

Both tours cost $47/person and includes transportation, coach refreshments and driver’s trip. Call 760.670.5538 for pickup locations and time of departure and return.

Harvest Festival Coming to San Marcos – On Sunday, October 7, the San Marcos Harvest Festival will be held on Via Vera Cruz. Vendor and Sponsorship Opportunities are available. Vendor booth space is limited. Call 760.744.1270 or email stephen@sanmarcoschamber.com. For more info, check the website at www.sanmarcosharvestfestival.com. There will be food vendors, a Midway, carnival rides, live music, Arts & Crafts, and much more. The event is being sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, EDCO, Corky’s Pest Control, Cox, and SDG&E. Vendors Needed for San Marcos Alive Artwalk – The City of San Marcos and the San Marcos Arts Council is seeking vendors for the “San Marcos Alive Artwalk” to be held on Sunday,

November 4, from 10am to 4pm, at Old California Restaurant Row. The event will feature arts, crafts, entertainment and more. Vendor spaces are available for handmade arts and crafts, and fine arts.

For vendor fees, applications, or more info, go to www.san-marcos.net, or call 760.744.9000.

Dance Classes Have Started in Carlsbad – Classes started on Wednesday, and will resume at the Harding Community Center in Carlsbad. Go to www.catalystchristy.com/Lessons.html. Or check out the new dance blog, called “My Dance Diary” at www.mydancediary.wordpress.com/ where there are listings of favorite dance movies. Thriller Dance Flashmob rehearsals are underway, with meetings in Vista on Thursday nights.

More times and locations for practice will be set up soon. Contact www.catalystchristy.com.

Youth Invited to Audition for Theatre West – The City of San Marcos Theatre West invites youth, ages 7 to 17, to audition for “The Year Without a Santa Claus,” at the Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, on Monday, October 15, anytime between 58pm. Be prepared to sing a one-minute excerpt from a song of your choice. Bring an instrumental CD, if desired. Bring a school photo and a short list of past experience you have had speaking, singing or dancing in front of a group. Beginners are welcome. Performances will be held at the Community Center on November 29, 30, and December 1 and 2. For more info, call 760.744.9000, or go to www.sanmarcos.net.

Boating Class – The Nationally recognized Coast Guard Boating class is being offered, starting Tuesday, October 16.

This class is designed for experienced as well as novice boaters, and qualifies for all states where boater education is required (sometime will be required in California).

After the classroom portion, on the water training may be offered to practice and observe objects and procedures that were learned. The class will be held in the Escondido Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 720 N. Broadway, at 7pm, on Tuesday, October 16. Class text and materials cost $35. For class registration or more info, call Lloyd at 760.213.5358 or Mike at 760.300.5916.

Watch for the “Recycled Materials Runway Event” – On Saturday, October 27, Edgy-Eco Decadent and eco-smart designers from across the state will gather in Escondido to preview socially relevant art-couture and prêt-a-porter designs. The Recycled Materials event features artwork and clothing construction and assembled using conventional and non-conventional elements including thrifted, recycled, reconditioned, and trashed materials.

This event is put on by the Escondido Arts Partnership, a 501(c)3 organization, and donations are greatly appreciated.

For sponsorship inquiries, contact Kellene Richetts-Nguyen or Liz Huller Eisemann. The EAP is located at 262 E. Grand Avenue, Escondido.

Charitable Foundation Awards $30,000 to Non-profits - The Escondido Charitable Foundation (ECF), an affiliate of The San Diego Foundation, recently awarded a total of $30,000 to four outstanding Escondido nonprofits. The nonprofits and programs are the “Escondido R.O.C.K.S.” at the City of Escondido, Recreation Division ($10,000); the “Family Fun Days” program at the Escondido Community Child Development Center ($6,000); “Glow-inthe-Park” at the Escondido History Center ($7,500); and “Generation Next” at the Escondido Palomar Family YMCA ($6,000). More than $120,000 in additional grants will be awarded in October of this year by members of ECF. For more info, or to join the Escondido Charitable Foundation, call 619.764.8602, or contact Trudy Armstrong at trudy@sdfoundation.org.

Send your Press Releases to: thesocialbutterfly@cox.net

Page 18 - September 20, 2012 ‘Letters to the Editor’ Cont. from Page 15 your opinion, whether someone wants it or not, in any public place that allows you to--- Everyone else has the same right (if they have the authority to do it) to ban your opinions where they are able to.

We all wish we had the vehicle to promote our opinions the way you do, but most people do not. So sometimes "banning" YOUR opinion is all we can do.

It kinda hurts though huh ?

Welcome to America /s/Gregory Davis San Diego County, CA.

Letters to the Editor

are always welcome. Try to keep your submissions to 250 words or less.

As always, we retain the right to edit for both space and content.

Please send your submissions to: thepaper@cox.net Need a Permanent Management Specialist in Accounting or Human Resources?

Contact Doug Leverenz.

He’s an innovative and results driven professional in Manufacturing Operations, Distribution, Customer Service and Human Resources.

He comes complete with General Management perspectives and Hands-On experience managing accounting, human resources, customer service and material operations for a variety of manufacturing and service related businesses.

He has heavy experience with MRP/ERP Systems, i.e., MAXIM, BCTOP, SyteLine (MAPICS), Made-To-Manage and Syspro. Direct involvement with ISO, AS9100 and TQM implementation along with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 requirements.

If you’re looking for a true professional with years of experience with top companies, contact Doug Leverenz at either Dougbergen@cs.com or 626321-7193 (Cell).

Display Sales Advertising Reps Wanted If you think you can sell advertising, and have a resume’ that proves it let’s talk. Male, female, young or old, if you can sell . . . have we got a job for you! We have openings for Display Advertising Sales Reps for: Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, or Escondido. Email your resume to:

thepaper@cox.net Sorry . . . no phone calls Erik the Red, famous Norwegian Explorer says: “By gollies, dese here ads look mighty good in dis here Paper, ya shure, you betcha. Ah’m kinda tired of exploring . . . you know I been goin’ goin’ goin for years and years . . . I tink maybe I gonna hang up my sword and shield.

I could probably do a purty good job of selling dem ads for dis here Paper ... and I’d yump at the chance, if it wasn’t for the fact that I’m dead.

Albert Einstein, famous German born physicist says: “Oy vey! Vhat a chanze! Dis is a chanze of a lifetime! Maybe I should buy a calculator so I should figure up all my commissions, I should sell The Paper so nice.

Of course, it’s all relative . . . but a great mind comes along only vunce in a vhile and if I can’t do theoretical physics, I should be selling ads vor The Paper. And I vould do, if it weren’t for this inconvenience of being dead.

You don’t have to be an international explorer, or a Viking, or a brilliant theoretical physicist to sell advertising for The Paper!

The Paper pretty much sells itself! You have fascinating cover stories, brilliantly illustrated by our Art Director, Troy Larson. You have great columns with a broad spectrum of information from Paul Van Middlesworth of The Computer Factory, new columnists Laura Strickler and Ken Terrill, with important financial news, the latest in state-of-the-art dentistry from Dr. Gregory Hurt, up to date information on the healing arts of chiropractic from Dr. Stephen Heilman and Dr. Hoon Lim. Weekly Letters from the Mayors of Escondido, San Marcos, Vista, Rancho Bernardo (San Diego) and Oceanside . . . a weekly observation of local gossip by the area snoop, The Man About Town . . . and, of course, The Social Butterfly with all the civic and service club meetings, dances, galas.

Oh, did I forget The Chuckles Column?

If you’re an experienced newspaper display sales person, regardless of age or gender, we’d like to talk. Great commissions. Great territories.

A fun place to be part of the family. Send your resumes to: thepaper@cox.net.

Anxious advertisers await your calls.

The Paper FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-021314 The name of the business: San Marcos Apartments, located at 233 W. San Marcos Blvd., #61, San Marcos, CA. 92069, is hereby registered by the following: Kathleen M. Lockhart, Trustee 13 Beacon Bay Newport Beach, CA. 92660 This business is conducted by A Trust. First day of business was 8/01/2005. /s/Kathleen M. Lockhart, Trustee, the John C. Lockhart Children’s Trust This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 08/09/2012.

8/30, 9/6, 9/13 and 9/20/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-022712 The name of the business: Orange Grove Trailer & RV Park, located at 1045 E. Vista Way, Vista, CA. 92084, is hereby registered by the following: Tres Amigos, LLC 1045 E. Vista Way Vista, CA. 92084 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business was 2/20/2002. /s/Victor Martinez, President This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 08/24/2012.

9/6, 9/13, 9/20 and 9/27/2012

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-021307 The name of the business: So Cal Trike Center, Dusk to Dawn Motorcycle Service, located at 1050 Linda Vista Dr. #B, San Marcos, Ca. 92078, is hereby registered by the following: Rix M. Eden 2128 Buena Creek Road Vista, Ca. 92078 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 4/1/1991. /s/Rix M. Eden This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 08/09/2012.

8/30, 9/6, 9/13 and 9/20/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-022707 The name of the business: Active Inkwear, located at 4863 Dulin Rd., Fallbrook, Ca. 92028, is hereby registered by the following: Stephen Michael Estes 4863 Dulin Rd. Fallbrook, CA. 92028 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/Stephen Michael Estes This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 08/24/2012.

8/30, 9/6, 9/13 and 9/20/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-022923 The name of the business: Pacific Market, located at 1450- W. Mission Rd, #PQ, San Marcos, CA. 92069, is hereby registered by the following: Raghed Saco 1005 La Pluma Ct. San Marcos, CA. 92078 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 7/01/2012. /s/Raghed Saco, Owner This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 08/28/2012.

8/30, 9/6, 9/13 and 9/20/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-022515 The name of the business: SAFA Transport, located at 1039 Bartlett Dr., Vista, CA. 92084, is hereby registered by the following: Antonio and Maria O. Salazar 1039 Bartlett Dr. Vista, CA. 92084 This business is conducted by a Husband and Wife. First day of business was 6/15/2010. /s/Antonio Salazar This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 08/23/2012.

8/30, 9/6, 9/13 and 9/20/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-022615 The name of the business: PM Cleaning, located at 272 Gannet Dr., Vista, CA. 92083, is hereby registered by the following: Jamie Martinez 272 Gannet Dr. Vista, Ca. 92083 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/Jamie Martinez This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 08/23/2012.

8/30, 9/6, 9/13 and 9/20/2012

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-022086 The name of the business: Bozzay Property Management, located at 2038 Camino Drive, Escondido, Ca. 92026, is hereby registered by the following: Tibor Bozzay 2038 Camino Drive Escondido, Ca. 92026 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 8/17/2012. /s/Tibor Bozzay This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 08/17/2012.

8/30, 9/6, 9/13 and 9/20/2012

LEGAL NOTICES

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME 37-2012-00056702-CU-PT-NC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Andres Oscar Delgado filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Andres Oscar Delgado to Proposed name Oscar Andres Laguna 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: October 16, 2012, 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 08/27/2012. /s/Aaron H. Katz, Judge of the Superior Court 9/6, 9/13, 9/20 and 9/27/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-023050

The name of the business: EAP Realty, located at 10140 Canyon Drive, Escondido, CA., 92026, is hereby registered by the following: Denise Dupas 10140 Canyon Drive Escondido, CA. 92026 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/Denise Dupas This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 08/29/2012.

9/6, 9/13, 9/20 and 9/27/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-023385 The name of the business: FurEver Pet Portraits, located at 1241 Highbluff Avenue, San Marcos, CA. 92078 , is hereby registered by the following: Linda Goldstein 1241 Highbluff Avenue San Marcos, CA. 92078 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/Linda Goldstein This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 08/31/2012.

9/6, 9/13, 9/20 and 9/27/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-023389 The name of the business: Step By Step Christian Preschool & Infant Center, located at 755 Civic Center Dr., Vista, CA. 92084 , is hereby registered by the following: Silvia R. Pineda 319 Palm Canyon Dr. Vista, Ca. 92084 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/Silvia R. Pineda This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 08/31/2012.

9/6, 9/13, 9/20 and 9/27/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-023263 The name of the business: Shadowridge Dance Center, located at 2055 Thibodo Rd., Suite N, Vista, CA. 92081, is hereby registered by the following: Ellen S. Hummel 1567 Glacier Rd. Oceanside, CA. 92056 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 5/8/89. /s/Ellen S. Hummel This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 08/30/2012.

9/6, 9/13, 9/20 and 9/27/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-024127 The name of the business: All In One Appliance Installers, located at 2244 S. Santa Fe Ave #C21, Vista, CA. 92084, is hereby registered by the following: Delma D. Lamando 2000 S. Melrose Dr., #28 Vista, CA. 92081 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/Delma D. Lamando This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 9/10/2012.

9/13, 9/20, 9/27 and 10/4/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-023487 The name of the business: All Dolled Up Beauty Parlour by Ruby, located at 3540 Windrift Way, #199, Oceanside, CA. 92056, is hereby registered by the following: Ruby Santillanes 3540 Windrift Way #199 Oceanside, CA. 92056 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/Ruby Santillanes This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 9/04/2012.

9/13, 9/20, 9/27 and 10/4/2012

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-023536

The name of the business: Hometown Realty Services, located at 2389 Carriage Circle, Oceanside, CA. 92056, is hereby registered by the following: Hometown Lenders, Inc. 2389 Carriage Cir. Oceanside, CA. 92056 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business was 9/1/12. /s/Gary Lee, President This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 09/04/2012.

9/6, 9/13, 9/20 and 9/27/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-023301 The name of the business: Motor Carrier Safety Compliance, Motor Carrier Safety, Motor Carrier Compliance, Motor Carrier Specialists, Motor Carrier Specialist, located at 1407 Avohill Drive, Vista, Ca. 92084, is hereby registered by the following: Motor Carrier Safety Compliance, LLC 1407 Avohill Drive Vista, CA. 92084 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business was n/a.. /s/Susan Albach, Managing Member This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 8/30/2012.

9/6, 9/13, 9/20 and 9/27/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-023296 The name of the business: Cafe Panini, located at 505 C Oak Ave., Carlsbad, CA. 92008, is hereby registered by the following: Gene Desantis 510 Anchor Way Carlsbad, CA. 92008 Sia Nouri 1286 Discovery St. San Marcos, Ca. 92078 This business is conducted by CoPartners. First day of business was n/a. /s/Gene Desantis This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 8/30/2012.

9/6, 9/13, 9/20 and 9/27/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-023096 The name of the business: SW Suspended Ceilings, located at 1917 Louis Dr., Escondido, CA. 92026, is hereby registered by the following: Spencer Wenzek 1917 Louis Dr. Escondido, Ca. 92026 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/Spencer Wenzek This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 8/29/2012.

9/6, 9/13, 9/20 and 9/27/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-023915 The name of the business: California’s Mexican Restaurant #2, located at 577 S. Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos, CA. 92078, is hereby registered by the following: Arturo Avila Angel 707 E. 3rd Avenue Escondido, Ca. 92025 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 9/5/2012. /s/Arturo Avila Angel This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 9/07/2012.

9/13, 9/20, 9/27 and 10/4/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-024291 The name of the business: Conrad Construction & Remodel, located at 265 Brisas Court, Ocenside, CA, 92058, is hereby registered by the following: Thomas Lee Conrad 265 Brisas Court Oceanside, Ca. 92058 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/Thomas Lee Conrad This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 9/11/2012.

9/13, 9/20, 9/27 and 10/4/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-021963 The name of the business: Classic Chariots, Inc., located at 1611 W. Vista Way, Vista, CA. 92083, is hereby registered by the following: Classic Chariots, Inc. 4909 Del Mar Mesa Rd. San Diego, CA. 92130 This business is conducted by a corporation First day of business was 12/03/07. /s/Gholamrezo Ghitgari, Pres.

This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 8/16/2012.

9/13, 9/20, 9/27 and 10/4/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-023848 The name of the business: Manga Maniacs, located at 970 W. Valley Parkway, #435 Escondido, CA. 92025, is hereby registered by the following: Jonathan Rosa 1636 Towell Ln., Escondido, CA. 92029 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/Jonathon Rosa This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 9/07/2012.

9/20, 9/27, 10/4 and 10/11/2012

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-024184 The name of the business: Golden State Graphics, located at 177 Vallecitos De Oro, San Marcos, Ca. 92069, is hereby registered by the following: GSG LLC 177 Vallecitos De Oro San Marcos, CA. 92069 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business was 9/20/2000. /s/David Hyman, Chief Financial Officer This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 9/11/2012.

9/20, 9/27, 10/4 and 10/11/2012

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-023581 The name of the business: TC Consulting, TJC Consulting, located at 1413 Dawn Ct., San Marcos, CA. 92069, is hereby registered by the following: Timothy Conrad 1413 Dawn Ct. San Marcos, CA. 92069 This business is conducted by an indivdual. First day of business was n/a. /s/Timothy Conrad This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 9/5/2012.

9/13, 9/20, 9/27 and 10/4/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-024617 The name of the business: North County’s House of Motorcycles, located at 1725 Hacienda Drive, #C, Vista, CA. 92081, is hereby registered by the following: San Diego House of Motorcycles, Inc. 80 E. McDermott Drive Allen, Texas, 75002 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business was 6/01/2006. /s/Thomas J. Andrus, President/CEO This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 9/14/2012.

9/20, 9/27, 10/4 and 10/11/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-024542 The name of the business: La Fe Cocina & Market, located at 1512 Linda Vista Dr., San Marcos, CA. 92078, is hereby registered by the following: La Fe Tortilleria, Inc. 647 Banto Ct. San Marcos, CA. 92069 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business was n/a. /s/Jesus Martinez, President This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 9/13/2012.

9/20, 9/27, 10/4 and 10/11/2012

Need Legal Ads? Call us!

760.747.7119

NOTICE TO READERS OF THE PAPER

We appreciate all the interest you are showing in The Paper and your requests for back issues tells us you’re enjoying our stories and features. The easiest way for all concerned to reread present and past cover stories and feature articles is to go to our website:

September 20, 2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-024477 The name of the business: Dinavia, located at 2110 Woodwind Dr., Encinita, Ca. 92024, is hereby registered by the following: Dinavia Serro 2110 Woodwind Dr. Encinitas, CA. 92024 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 9/12/12. /s/Dinavia Serro This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 9/13/2012.

9/20, 9/27, 10/4 and 10/11/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-024406 The name of the business: Signwinder, located at 1720 Creekside Lane, Vista, CA. 92081, is hereby registered by the following: Coral Edy Bergmann 1720 Creekside Lane Vista, CA. 92081 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/Coral Edy Bergman This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 9/12/2012.

9/20, 9/27, 10/4 and 10/11/2012

www.thecommunitypaper.com

Once there, you will be shown a list of weekly publication dates. Check them out and find the stories you are looking for.

We are constantly updating our archives so you’ll have more and more cover and feature stories from the past to enjoy again.

Subscribe to The Paper!

Call 760.

747.7119

Only the Bold, the Best, and the Brightest, read The Paper Editor’s Note: Recently, we received yet another note from a contented reader.

He was in between trips but asked that we relay his thoughts and feelings to you, our reader.

He, too, has been a long time reader and claims the reason is because it makes him a more rounded person. He collects jokes from the Chuckles Column and is a hit at the parties he attends, usually after conquering a village or town . . .

No wonder he is so bold!

First, I discovered America. Then, I discovered The Paper!

Ever since I can remember I’ve had the burning desire to discover new places, new adventures. Because of this, I set out to discover a new country . . . and I was successful. I even ventured inland a great many miles where I discovered a place I called Minnesota. “This,” I thought, “would be a great place for Scandinavians.” So I headed back to Norway to recruit settlers. While I was gone, some clown named Columbus claimed he discovered America. Life ain’t fair. Except life also gives us The Paper. I read it whenever and wherever I go exploring and

only buy from those who advertise in The Paper. It’s a Viking Your friend, Erik the Red. thing.

Page 20 - September 20, 2012