The Paper October 25, 2012

Volume 43- No. 43

by Kent Ballard The 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis is generally regarded as the closest the Soviet Union and the United States ever came to all-out nuclear war. I was nine years old at the time.

Over the years, I've realized that it was a pivotal point in my life although I was a child then.

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why this happened. Other people saw it come and go and went on about their business, sure and certain that both powers were simply too smart to ever go toe-to-toe like that again. (They were wrong, but it's taken us many years to find this out and document it.)

But somewhere deep inside me there's still that little Indiana farm boy looking

down both barrels of every functioning nuclear weapon both sides had in October of '62. I've always enjoyed reading, primarily non-fiction with a heavy dose of history.

I can tell you things about the Cuban Missile Crisis that you almost certainly never knew, and were certainly not made public at the time. But who cares anymore? Why not get over it, you damned fool?

Everybody else did.

Being born with Bipolar Disorder might have something to do with it. Might.

Most people with this disorder do not show signs of its onset until their teens or twenties. After careful questioning over a long period of time (years), my psychiatrist believes I was one of the rare ones. I drew my first breath as a bipolar. Happily, it's an easily treatable thing to have,

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Page 2 - October 25, 2012 ‘Cuban Missile Crisis’ Cont. from Page 1 probably the most successfully treatable mental disorder you could wish for, if you wished for such things. We take lithium supplements, actually a dietary supplement, and we become as boringly normal as an old shoe.

That is ... if we are diagnosed.

If we seek professional help.

If we can adjust our bodies to taking lithium from pills instead of simple foods, like average folks. If ... if ... if ... I was in my mid-thirties before I was diagnosed.

I asked my doctor when I first needed lithium supplements.

He said I should have had them in my baby bottle. That goes a long way to explain a strange childhood, at least.

But I'm left wondering. How much of my reaction to that Crisis was the Bipolar Disorder, and how much was common sense and a feeling of loneliness, abandonment, and sheer helpless terror? I've talked to many, many people who felt the same way. It's just that they recovered. I did-

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n't, not completely. I wonder how many other children were "shielded" from this monumental threat by loving parents, and who saw completely through their white lies and read the daily newspapers and watched the nightly news and television bulletins and were smart enough to understand what we were facing? I wonder how many other small children spread out old Standard Oil road maps and tried, by night lights in their bedrooms, to determine the distance from their homes to the nearest likely nuclear targets, along with fallout patterns and density? I cannot be the only one.

There are others like me.

Possibly thousands, but I think it's more likely hundreds of thousands. It's just something that doesn't come up in everyday conversation and as time goes by and we die out, no one will ever know. There will be no books written about our experiences. History will never have a clue about us. I wrote a long essay about this, hoping for a magazine article.

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it, who would be interested.

There are a couple of finished copies around here somewhere. It's been years since I've seen them.

"Khrushchev Remembers," his autobiography which was written in secret and smuggled to the United States by his son Sergei (who later became an American citizen, believe it or not) gives his point of view. It's far different than how we saw it. You know how an argument has two sides--always? So did this one, and the Soviet POV was far different than what we were told or led to believe.

Khrushchev made a damned strong argument that the Soviets "won" the Cuban Missile Crisis, their main goal being to force the U.S. to remove our medium-range nuclear ballistic missiles from Turkey, right on their border. This we did--which was kept secret from the American public. No one had the slightest idea what we agreed to do to compromise a peaceful end to the Missile Crisis. We publicly promised never to invade Cuba, a promise kept to this day. But those Yankee missiles in - Loss of motor control - Loss of clothing - Loss of money - Loss of virginity - Table dancing - Headache - Dehydration - Dry mouth - A desire to sing Karaoke WARNINGS: • The consumption of Margaritas may make you think you are whispering when you are not.

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Turkey were decommissioned in days and gone in months, too. We didn't hear that part at the time. One of Khrushchev's biggest fears was how young the American President was. Yes, he was a wounded WW II vet. Yes, he'd been shot at during wartime. But Khrushchev had fought through Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union and back, all the way to Berlin.

He'd seen war and total destruction in his own county, years of it, thousands of miles of it. He was co-commander at the Battle of Stalingrad, now looked upon as the turning point of European World War Two. Millions on both sides were lost in that battle which lasted nearly a full year. At one point the Nazis had the Red Army pushed back within blocks of the Volga River but they never gave up, eventually winning the first major battle the Nazis ever lost.

Old Nikita was a fairly decent writer, too. Better than any living politician of today, certainly.

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PINO MORE ••••• Dawson asked his Grandfather, “At your ripe age, what would you prefer to get, Parkinson’s or Alzheimer's?”

“Definitely Parkinson’s,” said Grandfather. “Better to spill half an ounce of Jack Daniel’s than to forget where you keep the bottle!”

‘Chuckles’ Cont. on Page 14

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‘Cuban Missile Crisis’ Cont. from Page 2 I soaked up every scrap of information over the decades about the Missile Crisis, perhaps in some sad way still trying to make sense of it, of all the fear I felt, of seeing grown men and women act in inexplicably nervous and frightened ways. I remember seeing empty store shelves as people stocked up while panic-buying supplies. When you scare a child--when you really frighten them down to their souls--you change that child forever.

My interest (obsession?) with the event came and went over the years. I'd go for months at a time never even remembering it, like most folks. But every now and then something would jog my memory and I was four feet tall again, watching USAF jets break the sound barrier from my back yard, heading south. All of them, squadron after squadron in tight formation, day after day, all heading south as fast as they could go.

Terrible, explosive sonic booms daily. I tell this to people today. The kind ones say that I was a "war child" even though there was no war. The rest say I'm nuts. They're probably both right.

This hasn't been on my mind for a long time. I thought after the fall of the Soviet Union that all information about the near-end of the civilized world by human hands had been declassified and there was no more to know, no more to find out.

I was wrong.

The Cuban Missile Crisis was not over in thirteen days, regardless of what Bobby Kennedy thought when he wrote his insider book about the affair. Another nuclear threat was simmering and the United States had no idea that it existed. I'll give a link later on so you can read the new BBC News reports of what they just found out. It's bloodcurdling if you will stop and think about the possibilities.

After the agreement between the U.S. and the Soviets, they pulled out their mid-range R12 missiles containing strategic nuclear weapons. Those were the ones we caught,

those were the ones our U-2s and fast recon jets filmed. The warheads were bigger, needing larger rockets to launch them. The Soviets removed them immediately, as per the agreement. We kept a close eye on them, even in those pre-satellite days. They kept their promise and dismantled them all, shipping them back to Russia. Each of those atomic bombs were eighty times more powerful than what we dropped on Hiroshima. Every one of them pre-targeted for an American city or strategic land target.

What we DIDN'T know was there were exactly one hundred other missiles, smaller ones, that carried tactical nuclear weapons in Cuba that the Soviets had in place, ready to fire, camouflaged, and completely unknown to U.S. intelligence agencies. Their range was the same, only their warheads differed. They were several times the power of Hiroshima's "Little Boy," still enough to wreck a whole city. And we had no idea they were there, had ever been there, or were still there.

The Soviets considered this for a while as America stood down.

Finally it was determined that the Americans would attack in force if even one nuclear bomb landed on them, especially one from Cuba. They knew we would never give up, at least not under President Kennedy. If anything, it would be thought of as a Second Pearl Harbor and then God only knew how vicious the Americans would become.

While obviously concerned with events in their own theater of operations, the Soviets were well aware of the nearrabid rage with which we fought the Japanese. Worse, missiles were not their only problem. We had better, longer range bombers. The Strategic Air Command kept a 24/7 combat air patrol at their fail-safe points, ready to plunge into Russia at a moment's notice via radio command. And the Chief of that command was Curtis LeMay, who burned most of Japan flat before we started dropping nukes on them, and now he was Air Force Chief of Staff and had argued

almost to the point of insubordination for a first strike against the Soviets from the first day of the Missile Crisis.

It was still a very sensitive matter. Castro was beside himself with rage that the Soviets compromised with America, and that the strategic missiles in Cuba were being removed. He wanted to launch them, every one of them. The Soviets broke them down and were shipping them out of his country.

Khrushchev decided to send his number-two man to Cuba to calm Castro. Anastas Mikoyan, the second in command of the Soviet hierarchy, flew to Cuba with the orders to appease Castro with a "consolation prize." The Soviets would give him independent command of those one hundred tactical nuclear missiles.

Surely, they understood, he would use them only in defense if America broke its word and invaded the island.

During negotiations, it became clear to Mikoyan that Castro was not entirely sane.

He raved for hours on various subjects, sometimes American duplicity, sometimes Russian duplicity. In hurried memos telexed back to Moscow, Mikoyan told Khrushchev the truth--that Castro was dangerously mad and actually wanted a nuclear war between the superpowers. Somehow, perhaps, he thought Cuba would miss the worst of it if both superpowers went to war. A megalomaniac, he felt then that he could rule the entire Western Hemisphere. He was so crazy he actually scared the Russians.

Mikoyan, meanwhile, had other problems. While in Cuba, he received word that his wife was dying back in Russia. With his powerful position, he could have begged off the mission and gone to her side. There is every indication theirs was a happy marriage and they loved each other deeply. But Mikoyan, knowing that millions of other lives depended on his success, stayed in Cuba. His wife would die before he made it home.

This apparently somehow made up his mind. Despite his orders from "the boss," he

would see to it that Castro never got operational control of the nuclear missiles aimed at us, the ones that we never knew about.

Using what the BBC called the "dark arts of diplomacy," he told Castro of an unknown--and non-existent-Soviet law that would not allow the keeping of Russian tactical weapons in a nation where they did not also have strategic weapons. In other words, he lied though his teeth. Castro went apoplectic and threatened to break all ties with the Soviet Union, which only convinced Mikoyan further of his utter madness. Gently, apologetically, Mikoyan asked him to not be so rash, that the Soviet Union would protect Cuba from afar, and also offer countless millions in economic support. It took hours, and several meetings, but the mercurial Castro finally agreed.

The Russians decommissioned, dismantled, and shipped the one hundred missiles back home as quickly as possible, still being missed by American intelligence offices.

We didn't know before. We didn't know afterwards. We never knew the nuclear bullets we dodged.

The Executive Office, the Joint Chiefs, NORAD, the Strategic Air Command, the guy in the street--no one knew what had happened.

No one had a clue. We were fat, dumb, and happy.

And safe, thanks to the Soviet Union.

I knew of two times that the USSR saved our asses due to false intelligence. This makes the third time. Whatever they are, whoever the Russians might be, they are not fools.

And we owe them a debt of gratitude. But it must be remembered that America never fell--not yet--and our secrets could reveal as many or more times where we saved Russia. We just don't know.

That's still classified.

Articles from the BBC News service follow-http://www.bbc.co.uk/news /magazine-19930260 And for a ton of other info-‘Cuban Missile Crisis’ Cont. on Page 13

Page 4 - October 25, 2012 Sex Registrant Arrested After SWAT Standoff for Registration Violation On Wednesday, October 17th, at approximately 9:20 AM, the Escondido Police Department received a call from members of the SAFE (Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement) Task Force regarding a subject who may be wanted for failing to update his sex registrant status.

Members of SAFE believed that Miguel Angel Juarez was inside a residence in the 500 block of South Spruce Street in Escondido. Shortly afterwards, the members of SAFE observed a male subject enter the residence holding what they believed was an assault rifle.

Officers from the police department responded and surrounded the residence.

Attempts were made to contact the occupants inside the residence. After a short period of time, two people came out of the house, onto the porch, and were given directions by officers. One of the

Local News subjects attempted to flee on foot, but was apprehended quickly by officers. That subject was later identified as David Betancort. It was later determined that Betancort was the subject with the rifle.

The second subject was detained without incident and later released.

Information obtained from the people detained led police to believe that two other subjects were still inside the house. Neither subject was responding to police attempts to make contact. Based on the circumstances of a possible rifle being involved, the Escondido Police Department SWAT was mobilized and responded to the scene.

At about 1:30 PM, messages were broadcast via loudspeaker to the occupants of the house to come outside. One of the people inside complied and was taken into custody without incident. The second subject did not respond to request for his surrender.

SWAT deployed light/sound diversionary devices outside of the residence and the sub-

ject exited and was taken into custody without incident.

The following people were arrested as a result of this incident: 1) Miguel Angel Juarez/Saravia, 37 years old, of Escondido. He was charged with two misdemeanor warrants and Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.

2) Christopher David Sarenana, 24 years old, of Escondido. He was charged with a Probation Violation.

3) David Mata Betancort, 19 years old, of Escondido. He was charged with Violation of a Court Order, Gang Injunction. Betancort was the subject seen with the rifle.

The gun was later determined to be an air soft rifle.

All of the above listed subjects were booked into the Vista Detention Facility.

Several hours later, a search warrant was served at the residence. Officers found one handgun that was disassembled and missing several important pieces and several air soft guns. Additionally, officers located a small quantiyou bought both, it was just $2.

What Evelyn and I didn't realize was that we were only supposed to sell this stuff to the vendors as they set their booths and tents up - then head back to our booth to help sell hamburgers, etc. We were supposed to be back at our booth at 10am, the official start time for the Street Faire.

Pam, Jake and Ken Rundle

a lot of these venues are for the benefit of young Jake.

Man About Town Lots of really great people we meet are not only clients, but they become good friends as well. Such is the case with that beautiful blonde bombshell, Pam Rundle, Marketing Director for Silvergate Retirement Communities of both San Marcos and Fallbrook.

She, her husband, Ken, and son Jake, manage to do a lot together.

When not promoting the beautiful Silvergate retirement communities, the family manages to visit Sea World, Disneyland, Legoland, all kinds of fun places. I have a hunch

No wonder Pam is known far and wide for her always present smile.

She’s got a great hubby, a handsome son, and a great job promoting a company she absolutely loves.

••••• We had our Escondido Street Faire Sunday and our Hidden Valley Kiwanis Club had a BBQ on Grand Avenue, the main drag through town. Sold lots of hamburgers, chili-burgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, chili . . . all kinds of good stuff. Evelyn and I, and another Kiwanian, Cassie Todd, took two wagons, one with hot coffee, one with cinnamon buns and headed out at about 9am to sell them . . . $1.50 for the cinnamon buns, $1 for the coffee but if

Around 11:30, a friendly cop told us we were not allowed to sell on the streets during the fair, had to stay in our own booth. So, we headed back to our booth but between the cop and our booth we must have sold at least a dozen cinnamon buns.

People would stop us and demand we sell them some. I think we sold about $100 worth. All net profit.

Annette, owner of Champion's Restaurant, bakes the cinnamon buns and donates them to the Kiwanis club . . . we sell them and keep the revenue as a fund raiser.

Our funds are then disbursed, mostly to kids, some to Kiwanis International projects.

The day started out with threatening weather . . . overcast, occasional rain falling . . . but then the sun would peep through the clouds and only a few misty drops . . . still, it kept the crowds down.

Normally, 50,000, 60,000 is not uncommon.

Perhaps 20,00030,000 today. Still, we made some money and got to see a lot of folks.

ty of methamphetamine.

Miguel Juarez/Saravia was determined to be out of compliance in regards to his registration when the Escondido Police Department conducted house checks on September 29, 2012. Since that time, the SAFE Task Force has been checking possible locations for his whereabouts.

Rally For Escondido Chief of Police Jim Maher Draws Large Crowds About 40 supporters gathered outside Escondido City Council chambers last Wednesday to both show their support for Escondido Chief of Police, Jim Maher, and to demand that City Manager Clay Phillips be fired.

Phillips placed Chief Maher on paid leave and suspended his operation as Chief while an investigation was launched into alleged improprieties within the department. One allegation suggests that Chief ‘Local News’ Cont. on Page 8 Stopped to chat with a lot of the vendors . . . chatted with our fellow Kiwanians.

Our shift was 9am to noon. At noon, I came home and took a nap . . . Evelyn stayed on as she wanted to shop. (Evelyn always wants to shop!)

We had some good laughs with Dave Geary, our president, who is from Boston and has a really heavy Bahstahn accent. He told us to take the wagons and sell the buns . . . but he pronounces wagons as waygans . . . kinda like 'pahkin' the cahs.' He works, works, works, night and day on a variety of fund raising promotions, mostly for Kiwanis, and we give him all kinds of teasing about his accent.

Saw a lot of the political candidates and those promoting and/or against various propositions.

Everyone was in good spirits and there was plenty of catching up to do with various people we'd run into. Though the street fair can and does draw a lot of people, it's still a lot like a small town fair where everyone comes to town and renews friendships . . . even making new friends. It's a lot of work . . . my feet are tired . . . but it's also a lot of fun.

We've really got a great Kiwanis Club. It's fun to be part of this club . . . we do a lot of things together and accomplish some good things.

And we have !

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Evelyn Madison The Social Butterfly Email Evelyn at: thesocialbutterfly@cox.net North County Students Visit Exhibit at Museum Several classes of 9th and 10th grade students from the Classical Academy recently received tours of "Heart & Soul of Mexico," the new exhibition in the Museum at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Art teacher, Paul Ryker, and the students learned about Raúl Anguiano, famed muralist and painter, and Mario Castillo, photographer, from docent Adriana Obregon.

For exhibition hours and more information,

visit

Oceanside Boys & Girls Club Thanks the Community Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside’s “Night Out” was a very successful fundraising event at the Oceanside Museum of Art; an evening to remember with live music, foods from local restaurants, and an auction, all to support the Boys & Girls Club, thanks to the event chairman, Kathleen Bigelow-Houck.

Angel Lopez, the Youth of the Year, shared a speech that helped illustrate what the Club is all about; a great way to celebrate the 60th anniversary of helping the youth in the community. Thanks to the sup-

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port of sponsors, donors and attendees, the goal was exceeded with more than $100,000 r a i s e d .

These funds will directly fund programs and member scholarships. On behalf of every child and family who will be helped in the upcoming year and beyond, the BGCO thanks the community for their support. With the renovation campaign kicking off, now is the time to visit the BGCO. To arrange a tour, call 760.433.8920, or email kplelan@bgcoceanside.org.

Humane Society Is Recipient of $20,000 Grant From Scripps Foundation The Escondido Humane Society is the proud recipient of a $20,000 grant from the Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation for technology upgrades to the current donor and community engagement Prop. 31 (two-year budget cycle): Yes Prop. 32 (prohibits unions political of dues): Yes Prop. 33 (prior coverage insurance charge): No Prop 34 (Repeal death penalty) No Prop. 35 (human-trafficking penalties): Yes Prop. 36 (3-strikes fine-tuning): Yes Prop. 37 (labeling GMO foods): Yes Prop. 38 (tax increase): No Proposition 39 (require out of state companies to pay taxes based on property in California) Yes Prop. 40 (overturning redistricting panel): Yes Carlsbad Proposition A (pension reform): Yes Escondido Proposition N (Changing General Plan) Yes Escondido Prop. P (city charter): Yes

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“The Escondido Humane Society provides vital services to the pets and people in our community, and the Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation is proud to partner with them in their lifesaving mission,” said Doug Dawson, Executive Director of the Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation.

“The use of technology helps to secure the future of the Escondido Humane Society by building a stronger donor and supporter database which in turn will give their organization the opportunity for future growth that will save more lives and provide additional services to our community.” This is the 11th consecutive year that the Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation has awarded grant funding to the Escondido Humane Society. Grants in the previous three years helped fund replacement cat caging, which resulted in the shelter achieving a higher Live Release Rate for felines.

Meetings/Events Calendar Holiday Craft Fair - The Escondido Women of the Moose, Chapter 1310, is

‘Social Butterfly’ Cont. on Page 7 MiraCosta College Prop. EE (bond): No Tri-City Hospital Board Ramona Finnila Julie Nygaard Wayne Lingenfelter Steve Gronke Mira Costa Community College Jacqueline Simon Palomar Community College Board Nancy Chadwick Darrell McMullen Rose Marie Dishman Escondido Union School District Board of Education Paulette Donnellon District 3 Joe Balogna District 1 Vallecitos Water District Board Seats Darrell Gentry Division 5 Timothy Shell Division 1 San Marcos Unified School District Janet McLean Randy Walton Jay Petrek Palomar Health District Nancy Bassett Linda Greer

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‘Social Butterfly’ Cont. from Page 6 hosting its 2nd Annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, October 27, from 9am4pm, in the park at the Escondido Moose Lodge, 25721 Jesmond Dene Road, Escondido. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness and funds for programs at the Escondido Family Center. Admission is free. There will be local artists, designers and crafters that will sell hand made jewelry, art, photography, wood, paper crafts, sewn creations, and other types of homemade goodness. Also, a bake sale, and for lunch, burgers and hotdogs. For more info, contact Heide at heidew2003@yahoo.com or 760.749.5530.

Burlington Coat Factory Supports The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Years ago the Burlington Coat Factory initiated support for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walk. Since then, generous customers and thousands of Burlington associates have raised over $15 million in support of efforts to beat cancer. The goal this year is to raise $3.2 million; one dollar at a time and you can be part of it by donating a dollar or more at check-out. The campaign ends on October 29th.

Artisanal Cheese Festival this Saturday – From 2-6pm, Saturday, October 27, the Escondido Downtown Business Association will hold a free street festival with live music, beer and wine garden, and food-related vendors in downtown Escondido. In addition, the $45 passport will include 30 specialty cheeses and local restaurant tastes, 10 beer and wine pairings, and a chance to win prizes. For more info, go to info@downtownescondido.com or check the website at www.wedgeescondido.com.

“Fall for a Furry Friend” – The perfect time to curl up with a new furry friend.

The Escondido Humane Society is celebrating autumn with an adoption special on Saturday, October 27. Fees are discounted to $10 on this day, as part of the

Letters to the Editor It’s Election Time!

Another election, and Hal Martin political signs have again popped up around town. Termed out, Martin apparently craves continued self-affirmation by running for a new agency board with which he has no expertise. It is curious Martin feels the need to mislead the electorate by claiming to not be a politician. After sixteen years— albeit eminently ineffectual years—on the (San Marcos) city council, how could he not be considered a politician? Does he have such a low estimation of the electorate that he actually thinks he can thus deceive them?

ASPCA $100K Challenge. This includes adult dogs and cats, puppies and kittens, and rabbits. Adoption fees include spay/neuter; microchip with lifetime registration; up-to-date vaccinations; dog licensing (Escondido, San Marcos and Poway areas only); veterinary exam at EHS; wellness exam after adoption; sample bag of food; discounts at local pet supply, grooming and boarding partners; and behavior support for dogs and cats for lifetime of animal. EHS is the first and only S.D. County shelter, of 49 shelters participating nationwide, competing in the $100K Challenge that aims to get more dogs and cats adopted or returned to their owners. The shelter that achieves the greatest increase in lives saved from August 1 to October 31 will receive the grant from the ASPCA. EHS has adopted or reunited 798 dogs and cats since the Challenge began; and reached two milestones, setting a one-day record for adoptions (62) on August 1, and a one-month adoptions record in August (367). Visit the EHS website, www.escondidohumanesociety.org, or visit the shelter, 3450 E. Valley Parkway, from 10am-5pm, seven days a week. For more info, call 760.888.2247.

New Fall/Winter Classes at OASIS – OASIS North County invites you to participate in the adult programs for 50+.

New classes start each week. Learn computers, art, music and theatre, exercise and dance, and more.

Located at Escondido Sr. Center, 210 Park Ave., Escondido. A one-time trimester processing fee of $10 is charged in addition to class fee. For other classes, information, or to complete registration online, go to www.oasisnet.org/escondido, or call the office at 760.796.6020. In November, history buffs may be interested in Class 109, The U.S. Constitution; Class 110, What Became of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence?; and Class 111 Current Supreme Court Decisions.

‘Social Butterfly’ Cont. on Page 10 It is even more curious that the Mayor of San Marcos has seen fit to endorse the deception of his political crony.

Desmond doesn’t live in the district Martin wants to represent. It is unclear as to whether Mayor Desmond seeks to extend the influence of the city council into what has been an independent agency (to the benefit of both rate payers and tax payers) or if Martin hopes to continue pulling the mayor’s strings from a new power base.

Whichever the case, when two consummate politicians conspire to mislead the electorate about being politicians, one has to wonder how else might they try to deceive? /s/John Lauer San Marcos Unemployment Rate Misleading Why do the politicians and the news media refer to some people as "no longer looking for work?" That's not true.

Many of them have exceeded ‘Letters to the Editor’ Cont. on Page 10

email servers. Not exactly the crime of the century - but probably not a good display of good judgment either.

In our view, Chief Maher should have called the two senior officers on the carpet, told them to knock it off and get back to work.

He didn’t. He turned it over to Clay Phillips, the city manager.

Commentary Looking at Escondido’s city government, one is reminded of the catch phrase so often used in the the Laurel and Hardy movies . . .”well, that’s another fine mess you’ve gotten us into, Ollie . . .”

And then the charade began.

Escondido’s Chief of Police, Jim Maher, has been on a paid leave of absence for over a month “for his own protection,” and “so as not to impede the investigation.”

But, no. We pay our suspended Chief, who earns in the neighborhood of $150,000 a year, (that’s about $12,500 a month) to sit home and wonder, “what the hell happened?”

We pay our City Manager around $225,800 a year to deal with problems like this. ($18,816.66 a month, plus benefits, plus pension.)

Never mind the fact that it was Chief Maher who brought to the attention of the city certain improprieties that were occurring within the department. A couple of senior cops exchanging emails on city computers and on city

We think Chief Maher should have resolved it in-house. It would have been behind us, everyone doing the jobs they are paid to do.

Neither side is winning and no matter what happens, the city has lost. Badly handled, all around.

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‘Local News’ Cont. from Page 4 Maher was having an inappropriate relationship with a female city employee. Maher denies such a relationship and says that, in fact, the female employee in question is a good friend of his wife.

Others claim that Phillips is out to get Maher and was embarrassed when Maher refused to accept a raise while officers under his command had taken pay cuts. Once the police negotiations were complete, Maher agreed to accept his raise. This, critics argue, embarrassed Phillips and he was just looking for a good excuse to terminate Maher.

Maher is an “at will” employee so, technically, Phillps has the power to terminate him.

As a practical matter, however, observers suggest that if Phillips were to do so without the solid backing of the council, he’d be run out of town, by both the council and the voters. Other rumors claim that Phillips has the solid backing of Mayor Sam Abed. How much support Phillips has with the rest of the council is subject to conjecure.

Maher’s wife, Eva, says the problem developed when Maher refused the raise and that she believes this is the issue Phillips hopes to use to terminate her husband.

Council members all say they cannot intervene while the investigation is underway.

While the council members also say it’s a city manager/council form of government, where the city manager hires and fires all personnel and the council only hired the city manager

and city attorney, observers point out the a city manager who took the unilateral action of terminating a key employee without the firm knowledge that he had at least three votes on the council to back him up, would likely not last long.

Critics argue that Mayor Abed’s statement that “it is the city manager’s job to hire and fire,” is only a smoke screen, that Abed will back Phillips in a move to oust Maher.

Maher has said city officials told him the decision was made to place him on paid leave because his presence at Police Department headquarters could compromise the investigation into the behavior of the two employees, both of whom are senior police officers.

Critics have said it seems unorthodox to place Maher on leave and let the two officers stay on the job.

Supporters say Maher has been a great chief because crime has dropped during his tenure and because traffic safety checkpoints he launched have sharply reduced hit-and-run crashes.

Clay Phillips is no stranger to controversy. Escondido residents raised an uproar earlier this year when Phillips, after negotiating pay concessions from most city workers, quietly gave large raises to his top managers, all of whom already earned over $100,000, which ranged from 9 percent to 24.3 percent.

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Escondido is the City of Choice and I choose to live and work here. My children attend Escondido public schools, my husband is an Escondido Police Department Lieutenant.

Escondido is a wonderful community that deserves positive recognition and perceptive representation. I have been a tireless advocate for Escondido residents.

‘Local News’ Cont. on Page 10 Taking a Stand For: • Small Business • Fiscal Responsibility • Quality of Life No matter the topic, I am wellversed in City business issues and provide the most thorough oversight on behalf of taxpayers.

My demonstrated aptitude for fair and logical decision making stems from my degree in accounting and extensive data analysis experience. I will continue to use my analytical skills to enhance efficiency, transparency and access to local government.

ELECTED IN 2008, I HAVE: • ENHANCED quality of life for all residents.

• GUARDED against the waste of taxpayer dollars.

• SUPPORTED local business retention and successfully courted In-N-Out to open in Escondido • CHAMPIONED The Escondido Creek Trail.

• SERVED as the City’s representative on several regional boards and commissions.

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Page 10 - October 25, 2012 ‘Letter to the Editor’ Cont. from Page 7 their unemployment benefits and have been dropped from any statistical category. They have not joined the entitlements category; they are still looking for work. They are just not being tracked.

Anyone thought of that!!!

Who is the better job creator?

Vote your conscience in the ballot box on November 6th; after all, your vote is secret. /s/Jeanne Bunch Escondido, CA. A Fan of Claudia Aragon I have followed Claudia Aragon's articles in the paper and I really like her style and subject matter.

The diversity of subject matter has been very broad and her writing style is very professional. I hope you keep her on board, I look forward to her next story.

Escondido. Both subjects were charged with Attempted Murder, Gang Enhancement, Possession of Stolen Property and several weapons violations.

During the search, three firearms, ammunition, a ballistic helmet and several computers were located. At this point, one of the computers has been linked with a recent burglary. Detectives from the Crimes of Property Unit are attempting to determine if the other computers are stolen.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information related to this case or other cases in the Mission Grove area is requested to contact the Escondido Police Department Investigations Division at (760) 839-4717.

Wanted: Chubby Bandit

/s/Bill Norman Escondido, CA. ‘Local News’ Cont. from Page 8 Escondido’s 800 full-time employees, or about 19 percent, took home more than $100,000 during 2009.

Neither Phillips nor council members would say when the investigation was likely to be completed.

Police Arrest Alleged Gang Members in Drive

By Shooting On Friday, October 19th, at approximately 2:30 AM, members of the Escondido Police Department’s Tactical Operations Unit and Gang Investigations Unit served a search warrant in the 700 block of Mission Grove Place. The search warrant was related to a case earlier in the week where two subjects shot at a moving vehicle in the same general vicinity.

As a result of the investigation and the positive outcome of the search warrant, two subjects were arrested in relation to the shooting.

Cesar Alejandro Carreon, 20 years old, and a juvenile subject were arrested at the scene. Both are residents of

The San Diego County Sheriff's Department and FBI had asked for your help in identifying the so-called "Chubby Bandit." He was wanted in connection with four robberies in Poway, Solana Beach, Encinitas and Carlsbad from October 9th to 16th.

The "Chubby Bandit" had used a demand note and made verbal demands during his robberies. He has also verbally threatened and gestured to have a gun during his robberies. No one was hurt.

Aaron Alan Hyman, 27, was taken into custody near state Route 78 and El Camino Real, FBI spokesman Darrell Foxworth reported.

Foxworth said a sheriff’s deputy given a bank surveillance photo of the bandit realized he knew the man from prior contacts. Carlsbad police also identified him. He was arrested by Carlsbad officers working with the FBI and sheriff’s deputies, Foxworth said.

He was booked into the Vista Detention Facility on robbery charges.

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Jada is a 3-year-old spayed female shorthair mix, ID 56674. This petite little girl has been awaiting a forever home since May 2011. Jada is very sweet and loves attention. She is curious and likes to explore any environment.

She even enjoys watching the dogs go by her every morning in the hallway as they go out for their walks. She will settle in a lap when she is done exploring and can’t wait for her special someone to adopt her. Jada is available for adoption at the Escondido Humane Society, 3450 E. Valley Parkway. Her $25 adoption fee in October includes her spay, microchip, up-to-date vaccinations and vet exam. For more information, call (760) 888-2247 or log on to www.escondidohumanesociety.org.

‘Social Butterfly’ Cont. from Page 7 Vista Garden Club Scholarship Luncheon - The Vista Garden Club’s annual scholarship luncheon will be on Friday, November 2, from 11am-3pm, at the Vista Valley Country Club, Vista Valley Drive, off Gopher Canyon Road, Vista. There will be an auction, opportunity drawing and door prizes, all to support students at Mira Costa College. Cost is $25/person. For more info, call Lois Lumley at 760.724.6256.

Bruno, or Mr. B to his close friends, is an exquisite Pomeranian Yorkie blend that we were able to take in after his young couple both became sick. He is under 2 years old, about 12 pounds and doing great with his foster. He is a bit confused but our new loving hands and hearts comfort him since he lost his family.

Please help us by welcoming Bruno into you home and heart so he may resume his daily routine with a great family…He really is special.

Like all our pups Bruno is neutered and microchipped. His 5 way vaccines and rabies are all up to date.

He comes with a full 4 piece safety equipment set, food for his transition and any favorite toys or bedding. For more photographs please view him 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 or contact us at admin@forgottenpaws.org.

Discover San Marcos Hikers to Explore San Elijo Area – On Saturday, November 3, a Discover San Marcos hike to the San Elijo area has been planned by the City of san Marcos Community Services. This free, four mile hike will explore trails north and east of San Elijo Park, including the Make-A-Wish Trail.

A more challenging six mile hike to the Ridgeline trails also will be offered.

Hikers will meet at the parking lot of San Elijo Park Recreation Center, 1105 Elfin Forest Road, near the corner with San Elijo Road in San Marcos. Registration begins at 8:30am; hike will start at 9am.

An adult must accompany all minors.

Sturdy walking shoes are recommended; bring water and trail snacks. Dogs must be on a 6-foot leash. For information, visit www.san-marcos.net or call 744.9000, Ext. 3508 or 3535.

How to Draw Anything & Everything – The Escondido Arts Partnership (EAP) Municipal Gallery will host Instructor, Harry Bliss, on Saturday, November 3, from 11am-3pm. His program of “How to Draw Anything & Everything” will teach simple and easy fundamentals of creative drawing and designing anything, and is especially intended for artists, sculptors,

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The Wedge is coming to Maple Street!

S a f e t y reminders for the Halloween season

On Saturday, October 27, the new Maple Street Plaza in Downtown Escondido will transform into a cheese-lover’s paradise. “The Wedge” artisanal cheese celebration will feature a free street festival, live music and a beer and wine garden, plus 30 tasting locations inside shops and restaurants along Grand Avenue and beyond. Bring your appetite and sample some great gourmet food, local wine and craft beer. If you haven’t had the opportunity to visit the newly constructed Maple Street Plaza, this is a great time to do it. The plaza features hand-crafted masonry, an interactive water feature and dozens of artistic details that are

fun to discover. The Wedge goes from 2 – 6 p.m. Don’t delay! Ticket prices go up the day of the event! To purchase your “Wedge Passport” go to http://wedgeescondido.com/ And that evening after The Wedge, don’t miss the Recycled Materials Runway event at the Escondido Municipal Gallery, featuring edgy, ecofriendly fashions. This annual event always brings new and exciting energy to Escondido’s art scene and showcases young, up and coming designers’ creativity in weaving recycled materials into clothing designs. Proceeds help fund programming at the Escondido Municipal Gallery, operated by the Escondido Arts Partnership. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the show starting at 7:15 p.m. To purchase tickets go to www.escondidoarts.org .

Rancho Bernardo • Mayor Jerry Sanders Over the past several years, the City of San Diego has made significant progress in expanding construction contract opportunities to small local businesses.

In the 2012 fiscal year, 24 percent of our capital-improvement construction projects – such as watermain replacements and building repairs – went to small local companies. This was nearly double the amount from the previous year, and up eight fold when compared to 2008.

We’ve made it a top priority to level the playing field for these

small contractors, and we’re seeing the results. When these small businesses do well, it helps the entire San Diego economy, given that small local businesses usually hire local workers.

These results are due to the success of a number of initiatives, including San Diego’s Small Local Business Program, which was created in 2010 and established incentives for large contractors to hire city-certified small companies as sub-contractors.

Ensuring that San Diego jobs go to San Diegans is a key towards recovery. When these jobs help improve our city and quality of life, everybody benefits.

Vista • Mayor Judy Ritter Halloween is a fun time of the year and everyone wants a safe and happy Halloween for themselves and especially their children. Using safety tips and common sense can help make the most of the upcoming Halloween night. Following are tips to keep children and adults safe on Halloween, when accidents and injuries are more likely to occur.

• Welcome trick-or-treaters with porch lights and any exterior lights on.

• Do not give homemade or unwrapped treats to children.

• Use extreme caution when driving a vehicle. Be on the alert for excited youngsters darting out

into traffic or whose vision may be obscured by masks or costumers.

• Costumes should be flame retardant so children aren't in danger near burning jack-olanterns.

• Keep costumes short to prevent trips, falls, and other bumps in the night.

• Try make-up instead of a mask. Masks can obstruct a child's vision, a dangerous thing when kids are crossing streets and going up and down steps.

• Make sure kids wear light colors or put reflective tape on their costumes to make them more visible.

Enjoy your Halloween fun and treats!

As you get ready for trick-or-treating this Halloween, please keep in mind these safety reminders: • Purchase only costumes, wigs and props labeled flame-resistant or flame-retardant.

• If your child is wearing a mask, make sure the eyeholes are large enough so they can see out.

• Provide children with lightweight flashlights to carry for lighting.

• Keep dried flowers, cornstalks and other decorations away from all open flame and heat sources.

• Remember to keep exits clear of decorations, ensuring nothing blocks escape routes • Use flashlights or battery-operated candles when illuminating Jacko-lanterns • Do not allow children to carry sharp sticks or other objects that could cause injury • When in doubt, throw it out— closely inspect all candy before allowing children to eat it. Discard any unwrapped treats from a stranger.

• Young children should be accompanied by a trusted adult and walk from house to house on sidewalks when available.

Halloween should be fun and safe for everyone and planning ahead can help make the festivities safe.

Oceanside • Mayor Jim Wood Home Depot’s “Mission Transition” Wonderful news from Kent Knutson, Vice President with The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer! It seems that this great organization will be launching The Home Depot’s “Mission Transition”, a new initiative to assist all U.S. service men and women in their job search, providing vital strategies and tools for today’s challenging employment market. As part of this initiative, The Home Depot is hosting two training sessions in Oceanside on Saturday, October 27, from 9 AM

to 12 PM. The locations of the Oceanside Home Depot’s are at 5755 Mission Avenue and 3838 West Vista Way. Space is limited and participants need to register at www.homedepotmilitary.com.

In addition to this opportunity, The Home Depot’s career website has launched a new skills translator tool to help veterans find jobs with this great organization that fit their qualifications by visiting www.careers.homedepot.com/mi litary. Our military community gives so much to each of us in regards to protecting our freedom here and around the world. Now when they need our assistance most, let us all follow the example of The Home Depot by creating opportunities for them.

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Is My Old PC Worth Fixing or Should I Buy a New One? It doesn’t cost anything to find out at The Computer Factory. Each week folks lug their sick desktop and notebook PCs into our shop and ask the above question. The answer depends on a combination of factors, how old is it, what would it be worth if were operating perfectly, what would it cost to make it operate perfectly, how do you use it and how important are the old programs and data. Then compare those factors with how much a new PC will cost, how much the old PC is worth as a trade-in and what will it cost to transfer files and pictures from the old PC to a new one.

A six or seven-year old desktop PC with Widows XP, an eighty GB hard drive, two GB of RAM and a

100% Supportive of Economic Investment California’s tax policies are stifling economic growth. Just ask Greg Lucier, Chairman of the Board at Life Technologies, a global biotechnology company located in Carlsbad. In a recent North County Times article, Lucier wrote the, “state of California has got to right itself and reverse a nearly decade-long streak of worst places to do business rankings.”

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DVD-R/W, cleaned up and optimized, is worth $150 to $200. A PC configured as above can easily perform mainstream activities like Internet browsing, movies, streaming downloads, Turbo Tax, Quick Books, Word, Excel Power Point, Photo Shop, Family Tree Maker etc. If the costs is less than $150 to get a six-year-old PC repaired and optimized it may be worth doing.

Sometimes old computers with little or no re-sale value are extremely valuable to the user because of data or programs on the hard drive. An old computer that runs a CNC (computer numerical control) program for industrial tools may be worth spending a lot of money to repair if it means the user can avoid buying new applications costing thousands of dollars. Newer desktop PCs with XP, Vista or Win 7 can be worth $250 or more and may well be worth spending more than $150 to repair or upgrade.

hardware like RAM, hard drives, DVDs, keyboards, power supplies, video, audio, and even motherboards for desktop PCs is relatively inexpensive, but for notebook PCs, some of those items (and screens) are proprietary and expensive. Often customers choose to buy a new notebook rather replace a major notebook component but even a notebook that isn’t worth repairing usually has salvage value.

When we accept a desktop or notebook trade-in, we upgrade the RAM, replace any problem components, install a clean operating system, load Microsoft Security

Essentials, Malwarebytes, an office suite, Adobe Reader, Flash, Nero and Power DVD. This week we have more than a dozen trade-in desktop and notebook PCs in-tip top condition that are perfect for school, home or business.

Our new PC workstations (we build them here) start at under $500 and our ASUS notebooks at $525.

Our notebooks and workstations are nothing like the Big Box store low-end retail offerings from Dell, HP, Gateway, Acer etc. New or used, our PCs coupled with our hands on customer service provide the best value anywhere.

When our customers opt to buy a new PC, rather than repair the old one, we typically offer them trade-in value for their old PC. Trade-ins can be used as cash discounts on new equipment or to cover the cost of upgrades or file transfers.

Both desktop and notebook PCs are usually worth repairing if the problem is software. (Corrupt Windows, malware infection etc) or simple hardware problems. Replacing

marized by the California Taxpayers Association’s (CalTax) annual legislative scorecard. Each year CalTax, a nonprofit advocacy group, releases its scorecard to demonstrate whether legislators voted in support of limiting and reducing taxes.

This year I, and 27 of my fellow Republican legislators, earned a score of 100%.

We voted in support of legislation to protect taxpayers and improve commerce in California, and we opposed legislation that would hinder our competiveness with other states.

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.

High Gas Prices Hurting California’s Economy For Californians, filling up at the pump this month has been a much bigger drain on the wallet than usual. While San Diego gasoline prices have receded slightly to $4.64 from the all-time record of $4.73 earlier this month, they remain 50 cents higher than last month.

Understandably, people have vented their frustrations at oil companies, hostile foreign governments, Washington politicians, gas station owners and anyone else they believe is responsible. State officials have pinned the blame on fuel supply disruptions resulting from a Northern California refinery fire in August and a power loss at a Southern California refinery.

But even accounting for that lost production, California’s average gas price of $4.58 per gallon is 78 cents higher than the national average of $3.80 per gallon. Other states have not suffered from the sticker shock that California has experienced. There is one primary reason for this – misguided state mandates make our gas more expensive than it should be.

It is time for the state to reevaluate energy policies that arbitrarily restrict the supply of gasoline. We can create more supply and reduce gas prices for the long-term by changing regulations and introducing more supply of the type of fuel we use and by allowing for the construction of new refineries. California’s gas prices are the result of political choices, not circumstances beyond our control.

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‘Social Butterfly’ Cont. from Page 10 ceramist, designers, hobbyists, inventors, photographers, and film makers. Space is limited; workshop size 4-25; ages 10+.

Fee is $65/person for EAP members; $75 for general public. Pre-registration by October 27. Gallery is located at 262 East Grand Ave., Escondido.

Call 760.480.4101.

Oceanside to Celebrate National Authors’ Day - So you want to be an author? The Oceanside Public Library, 330 No. Coast Hwy., will host National Authors’ Day (NAD), on Saturday, November 3, from 9:30am-3pm, with nearly 40 local authors in the Community Room with their latest genres of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, mystery, and memoirs. The public is welcome to this free and informative event focusing on Current Trends Affecting the Publishing Industry, Publishing Options: Traditional, On-Line, Independent; Writing Techniques; Websites; Blogs; and E-Books. Also representatives from writing and publications organizations will be in attendance. For more info, contact Mary Quigley at 760.510.9587, or Q2Ink.com.

Postcard and Paper Collectibles Show Coming to North County – The San Diego County Postcard and Paper Collectibles Show will be Saturday and Sunday, November 3 and 4, at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 No. Escondido Blvd.

Saturday hours will be from 10am-6pm, and Sunday from 10am-4pm. Admission is $5/person and is good for both days.

Dealers from throughout the west coast will be showing almost half a million old postcards, paper collectibles and ephemera for display and sale. Free appraisals of all old paper collectibles will be given with the price of admission.

Free Native Plant Gardening Workshop – Attend the workshop and

The Long, Sometimes Exciting Road to Becoming a Dentist You just never know where life will take you . . . or what will cause you to take a certain direction in life. Sometimes, once you’ve arrived at your station in life you can look back and figure out just what the magic moment was that caused you to arrive at your present destination.

Such is the case with Greg Hurt, DDS., that brilliant, always smiling dentist from San Marcos.

Turns out Greg Hurt was influenced by the father of one of his classmates, Mike Miller, while he was a student in Colorado. Greg’s dad, Oscar Hurt, a pilot, had been transferred to Colorado with the Air National Guard. Here, Greg would graduate and would meet Mick Miller, DDS. Dr. Mick Miller was the President of the Colorado Dental Association. He was home all the time and spent time with his family and his kids. This impressed young Greg Hurt who missed spending a lot of time with his dad.

After the Air National Guard, his dad would fly with United

learn the best practices for creating beautiful, water saving native gardens in your yard. Enjoy hands-on projects and outside field work (weather permitting) on November 3, 10, and 17, from 10am-2pm, at the Anstine-Audubons Nature preserve, 2437 Hutchison St., Vista, sponsored by the San Diego Audubon Society.

Light lunch and snacks are included. 20 hours of volunteer time will be requested.

Contact Rebecca Wilbanks at beckywilbanks@cox.net or call 760.602.8743 to register.

Pumpkins for Sale at Children’s Discovery Museum – From now until November 4th, the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum will be selling pumpkins. You can buy and decorate your pumpkins at the Museum, and all proceeds support the Museum. Pumpkins are $4/small; $8/medium; and $12/large.

Stop by every Saturday for the gardening programs and bluegrass music. The Discovery Museum is located at 320 No. Broadway, Escondido. Check the website at www.sdcdm.org for more info.

Chalk Artists and Sponsors Sought for San Marcos Alive Artwalk - The City of San Marcos and the San Marcos Arts Council are seeking beginner through advanced chalk artists for the San Marcos Alive Artwalk to be held at Old California Restaurant Row on Sunday, November 4, from 10am-4pm. There is no fee for chalk artists. Also, the arts council is seeking sponsors to acknowledge their businesses by having their name listed above a street painting. All donations will be used to support the arts in San Marcos. “Alive” attracts thousands of families and provides a safe, festive environment for young and old. Fine artist vendors and chalk artists have been added to the lineup of craft vendors, musicians and school group exhibitors. Also featured is a children’s craft fair, a community art mural, hands-on art projects, entertainment, and Clint Perry and the Boo Hoo Crew will headline on the children’s stage. There is no charge for admission or parking. For more info, call

Airlines. He was a loving father but he and Greg just didn’t have much time together.

Somewhere it occurred to Greg Hurt that this would be a great profession . . . giving him time to spend with his family.

Dr Greg Hurt explains to a dental patient . . .

Greg was a superb athlete, particularly in baseball. In the 10th grade he was on the varsity baseball team at Fairview High School in Colorado.

Later, at UCLA he served as a lifeguard, ultimately becoming the Assistant Aquatics Director, becoming the highest paid student on the UCLA campus.

He was also good at the sciences, majoring in biology at UCLA, where he got great grades. Later, he would take a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology . . . but he wasn’t through.

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“Nature Works” Program at Woman’s Club Meeting – The Escondido Woman’s Club will meet at 10:30am on Monday, November 5, at their clubhouse, 751 No. Rose Street, Escondido. Guests will be Nancy Moran and Valerie Salatino of “Nature Works,” who will demonstrate their sculptured art called “vine hose.” Lunch cost is $10/person. Guests are welcome. Call 760.489.0579 for reservations.

Mission Vista H.S. Dinner Gala & Auction – Saturday evening November 3, the Mission Vista High School Timberwolves Foundation celebrates autumn at their annual fundraising Dinner Gala, with both live and silent auctions, from 6-10pm, at the Shadowridge Country Club, 1980 Gateway Drive, Vista. The public is welcome. Check the website at www.timberwolvesfoundation.com regularly for auction item updates for this event.

Entertainment will be provided by classical guitarist, Eric Alan Foster. Cost is $45/person, and includes dinner choice of Prime Rib, Chicken or Salmon. Tickets can be purchased online or at Mission Vista High School, a school of choice focusing on Arts, Communications, Science and Technology, drawing students from throughout Vista and surrounding communities.

The Timberwolves Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, and the board is comprised completely of parents and staff, driven to “partner with the local community to compensate for the current shortfalls in the state education budget.”

Companies wanting to support MVHS students may contact the Foundation at missionvistafoundation@gmail.com for sponsor forms. For more info, call 760.896-HOWL (4695).

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Washington, D. C., ultimately graduating with a DDS behind his name (Doctor of Dental Science). He married, had three sons, Kylan, an Engineer, Garek, a psychologist in northern Arizona, and Gavin, a student at Arizona State.

Dr. Hurt and all three of his sons are advanced scuba divers; in fact, Greg earned all of the advanced diving certificates and is a qualified instructor. Greg also took up cliff diving, learning that skill at Lake Powell, diving from both a 55’ and a 65’ cliff. He does have a sense of adventure, which includes two parachute jumps.

His father made a parachute jump at age 80 and has requested to do it again when he hits age 90. Mom is 84 and still active.

This is one active family!

Dr. Hurt went into the dental practice in 1983, in Vista, opening his own practice in June of 1984 . . 29 years ago.

Today, he has a San Marcos practice, the San Marcos Dental Center, that provides multiple services, ranging from simple teeth cleaning to implants, extractions, laser whitening, laser gum surgery, ceramic

‘Cuban Missile Crisis’ Cont. from Page 3 http://www.bbc.co.uk/searc h/news/cuban_missile_crisis Remember if you will--if America went to war, we'd take all of NATO with us.

And Russia would have brought in all of the Warsaw Pact. It would have literally been the heavyweight championship of the world. But we always knew where our guns would be pointed.

Moscow never had that assurance.

Love and Peace, Kent

Kent Ballard, who lives in an undisclosed location in Indiana, with his beautiful wife, Tess, asorted dogs, racoons, deer, and other critters that emit strange sounds at night.

crowns, he corrects occlusions and treats some TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorders) and both his patients and staff rave about his personality and his talent.

He actively seeks out continuing education and can often be found spending weekends at dental seminars and specialty classes. He has a bona fide thirst for knowledge and regularly applies that knowledge.

One would have thought Greg Hurt, a descendant of the onetime Mayor of Nottingham, England, would become a farmer. Born in Spencer, Iowa, his father was a farmboy from Dickens, Iowa . . a village of 2530 people. Dad was mechanically oriented, artistic, and precise. Talents that would lead him into flying. Mom was a beauty queen, coming in as runner-up in a competition for Miss Iowa.

Through a strange series of events and moves (living in 15 different states by the time he was 15 years of age) Dr. Greg Hurt has established himself as a brilliant and succesful dentist.

And it all happened because of the father of one of his classmates.

You just never know.

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Lee Trevino: A true story; you gotta love him...

Saint Peter addresses this cool guy, 'Who are you, so that I may know whether or not to admit you to the Kingdom of Heaven? ' The guy replies, 'I'm Jack, retired airline pilot from Houston.'

One day, shortly after joining the PGA tour in 1965, Lee Trevino, a professional golfer and married man, was at his home in Dallas, Texas, mowing the front lawn, as he always did. A lady driving by in a big, shiny Cadillac stopped in front of his house, lowered the window and asked, "Excuse me, do you speak English?"

Lee responded, "Yes Ma'am, I do."

The lady then asked, "What do you charge to do yard work?"

Lee said, "Well, the lady in this house lets me sleep with her."

The lady hurriedly put the car in gear and sped off.

Saint Peter consults his list.

He smiles and says to the pilot, 'Take this silken robe and golden staff and enter the Kingdom.' The pilot goes into Heaven with his robe and staff.

Next, it's the priest's turn. He stands erect and booms out, 'I am Father Bob, pastor of Saint Mary's for the last 43 years.'

Saint Peter consults his list.

He says to the priest, 'Take this cotton robe and wooden staff and enter the Kingdom.

'Just a minute,' says the good father. 'That man was a pilot and he gets a silken robe and golden staff and I get only cotton and wood. How can this be?

'Up here - we go by results,' says Saint Peter. 'When you preached - people slept. When he flew, people prayed.'

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COLONOSCOPY I went into my proctologist's office for my first rectal exam.

His new nurse, Suzie, took me to an examining room and told me to get undressed and have a seat until the doctor could see me. She said that he would only be a few minutes.

After putting on the gown that she gave me I sat down.

While waiting I observed that there were three items on a stand next to the exam table: A Tube of K-Y jelly, A rubber glove And a beer .

Beatrice G. Saldivar, 66, of Escondido, CA. passed away on October 19th, 2012.

Bert Selly, 90, of Escondido, CA., passed away on October 11th, 2012.

Patricia P. Prait, 82, of San Diego, Ca., passed away on October 21st, 2012.

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When the doctor finally came in I said, "Look Doc, I'm a little confused this is my first exam .. I know what the K-Y is for and I know what the glove is for, but can you tell me what the BEER is for?

At that Doctor Paul became noticeably outraged and stormed over to the door.

He flung the door open and yelled to his nurse .. . . . . .

Dang it I said a BUTT LIGHT!

Thomas J. Steckel, 87, of Escondido, CA., passed away on October 19th, 2012.

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The Paper FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-023974 The name of the business: Divorce Mediation of San Marcos, located at 100 E. San Marcos Blvd, #400, San Marcos, CA. 92069, is hereby registered by the following: Phebe Enfield 1926 Fairway Circle Drive San Marcos, CA. 92078 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/ Phebe Enfield This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 9/07/2012.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME 37-2012-00057429-CU-PT-NC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Jill Rogul filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Jill Rogul to Proposed name Jill Uhley Rogul. 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: November 20, 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 9/28/2012. /s/Aaron H. Katz, Judge of the Superior Court 10/04, 10/11, 10/18 & 10/25/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-025273 The name of the business: Bee’s Tees, located at 754 Marigold Way, San Marcos, CA. 92078, is hereby registered by the following: Brooke Elyse Petrek 754 Marigold Way San Marcos, CA. 92078 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/Brooke Elyse Petrek, Owner This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 9/21/2012.

10/4, 10/11, 10/18 and 10/25/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-023683 The name of the business: Chavez Registration and Income Tax Service, located at 516 S. Santa Fe Ave., Vista, CA. 92084, is hereby registered by the following: Santiago Chavez 3110 Jacqueline Ln. Oceanside, CA. 92056 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 7/14/2005. /s/Santiago Chavez, Owner This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 9/5/2012.

10/4, 10/11, 10/18 and 10/25/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-025675 The name of the business: CPR ‘US, located at 3740 Pershing Ave, #4, San Diego, CA. 92104, is hereby registered by the following: Nikki Tarantino 3740 Pershing Ave. #4, San Diego, CA. 92104 Alex Barrios 1938 Louis Dr. Escondido, CA. 92026 This business is conducted by copartners. First day of business was 9/25/2012. /s/Alex Barrios This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 9/26/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-026278 The name of the business: R. D. Costa De Oro, located at 1025 S. Santa Fe Ave., # 6, Vista, CA. 92083, is hereby registered by the following: Ramon Bazan 2451 Stockton Ln. Vista, CA. 92084 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 10/03/2012. /s/ Ramon Bazan This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/03/2012.

10/11, 10/18, 10/25 and 11/01/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-026279 The name of the business: Royal Prestige Mustang, located at 1025 S. Santa Fe #6, Vista, CA. 92083, is hereby registered by the following: Mario J. Mejia 2451 Stockton Ln. Vista, CA. 92084 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 10/03/2012. /s/Mario J. Mejia This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/03/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-026502 The name of the business: Triwest Heating & Air, located at 1562 Montgomery Dr., Vista, CA. 92084, is hereby registered by the following: Robert J. Begnaud 1562 Montgomery Dr. Vista, CA. 92084 This business is conducted by n individual. First day of business was 5/01/1997. /s/Robert J. Begnaud This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/05/2012.

10/11, 10/18, 10/25 and 11/01/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-025716 The name of the business: Medifast Weight Control Centers, located at 191 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA. 92024, is hereby registered by the following: Weight Control Centers of California, LLC 191 N. El Camino Real Encinitas, CA. 92024 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business was 8/2/12. /s/Kent Coykendall, CEO This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 9/27/2012.

10/11, 10/18, 10/25 and 11/01/2012

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-026197 The name of the business: Pophealthy.com, located at 197 Woodland Pkwy, San Marcos, CA. 92069, is hereby registered by the following: Edward Parrish, Jr. 145 W. El Norte Pkway #123 Escondido, CA 92026 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 3/10/2009. /s/Edward Parrish, Jr. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/03/2012.

10/11, 10/18, 10/25 and 11/01/2012

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-026021 The name of the business: DIA Finishing, located at 1010 E. Bobier, Spc, 83, Vista, CA. 92084, is hereby registered by the following: Chrisian O. Velazquez Guevara 1010 E. Bobier Dr. Spc. 83 Vista, CA. 92084 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 10/01/2012. /s/ Christian O. Velazquez Guevara This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/01/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-025748 The name of the business: Maddie V Jewelry, located at 894 Gallery Dr., Oceanside, CA. 92057, is hereby registered by the following: Jillian J. Ventrone 894 Gallery Dr. Oceanside, CA. 92057 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/Jillian J. Ventrone This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 9/27/2012.

10/4, 10/11, 10/18 and 10/25/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-025659 The name of the business: Marcom Consulting Group, located at 1450 Westmore Pl, Oceanside, CA. 92056, is hereby registered by the following: Patricia A. Rarus 1450 Westmore Pl. Oceanside, CA. 92056 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was June 1, 1998. /s/Patricia A. Rarus This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 9/26/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-025615 The name of the business: Mojo Yogurt - Encinitas, located at 1042 A North El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA. 92024, is hereby registered by the following: Narendra Kanji 8015 Calle Pinon Carlsbad, CA. 92009 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/ Narendra Kanji This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 9/26/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-025758 The name of the business: The Homestead at Bridle Creek, The Marketplace at Bridle Creek, The Homestead, The Market at Bridle Creek, The Homestead @ Bridle Creek, The Marketplace @ Bridle Creek, The Market @ Bridle Creek, located at 3384 Bridal Creek Lane, San Marcos, CA. 92069, is hereby registered by the following: David and Kathleen Hofer 3384 Bridle Creek Lane San Marcos, CA. 92069 This business is conducted by a Husband and Wife. First day of business was n/a. /s/ Kathleen Hofer This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 9/27/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-026168 The name of the business: San Diego Tennis Lessons, located at 12060 Tivoli Park Row, #4, San Diego, CA. 92128, is hereby registered by the following: Brandon Sieh 12060 Tivoli Park Row, #4 San Diego, CA. 92128 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 01/01/2012. /s/ Brandon Sieh This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/02/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-025703 The name of the business: Doctors Medical Staffing Group LLC, located at #217, 1507 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA. 92027, is hereby registered by the following: Doctors Medical Staffing Group LLC 2144 Firethorn Glen Escondido, CA. 92027 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business was 9/26/2012. /s/Kesha Hudson, Manager This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 9/27/2012.

10/11, 10/18, 10/25 and 11/01/2012

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-026378 The name of the business: Lockwell Security Services, Inc., Lockwell Locksmith, Lockwell Supplies, located at 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 108A-35, Carlsbad, CA. 92008, is hereby registered by the following: Lockwell Security Services, Inc. 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 108A-35 Carlsbad, CA. 92008 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business was 9/25/2012. /s/ Patrick Gleeson, President This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/04/2012.

10/11, 10/18, 10/25 and 11/01/2012

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME 37-2012-00056991-CU-PT-NC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Lauren Nicole Juma filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Lauren Nicole Juma to Proposed name Lorreyn Nicole Jumah. 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: December 4th, 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 10/9/2012. /s/Aaron H. Katz, Judge of the Superior Court 10/11, 10/18, 10/25 and 11/08/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-026676 The name of the business:Angel Hair Essentials, located at 933 Bridgeport Court, San Marcos, CA. 92078, is hereby registered by the following: Timica Radden 933 Bridgeport Court San Marcos, CA. 92078 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/Timica Radden This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/09/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-026499 The name of the business: Old Town Mexican Cafe, located at 2489 San Diego Ave., San Diego, Ca. 92110, is hereby registered by the following: Dos Stars Inc. 2489 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA. 92110 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business was 7/28/1977. /s/Jan Willis, Treasurer This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/05/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-026883 The name of the business: SoCal Dolce, located at 6965 El Camino Real, Suite 105-255, Carlsbad, CA. 92000, is hereby registered by the following: SoCal Dolce,Inc. 6965 El Camino Real, Suite 105255 Carlsbad, CA. 92000 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business was n/a. /s/Karen Patel, Treasurer This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/10/2012.

10/18, 10/25, 11/01 and 11/08/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-027033 The name of the business: L.A.S. Enterprise, located at 2305 S. Summit Circle Glen, Escondido, CA. 92026, is hereby registered by the following: Saleh Saleh and Laila “ahli 2305 S. Summit Circle Escondido, CA. 92026 This business is conducted by a husband and wife. First day of business was Oct. 01, 2012. /s/Saleh Saleh This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/12/2012.

10/18, 10/25, 11/01 and 11/08/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-026163 The name of the business: Dream Shutters, Armanchi Interior Design, Presto Staging, located at 1759 Grain Mill Rd., San Marcos, CA. 92078, is hereby registered by the following: Akbar Joharchi 1759 Grain Mill Rd. San Marcos, CA. 92078 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was June 1, 2006. /s/Akbar Joharchi This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/02/2012.

10/18, 10/25, 11/01 and 11/08/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-026531 The name of the business: California Funeral Alternatives, located at 1020 E Pennsylvania Avenue, Escondido, CA. 92025, is hereby registered by the following: California Funeral Alternatives, Inc. 1020 E. Pennsylvania Ave. Escondido, CA. 92025 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business was 01/01/1998. /s/Marcia J. Jungas, CEO This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/05/2012.

10/18, 10/25, 11/01 and 11/08/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-027301 The name of the business: Generation Circuits, LLC, Generation Circuits, Generation Circuit, located at 621 S. Andreasen Dr., Suite F, Escondido, CA. 92029, is hereby registered by the following: Generation Circuits, LLC 621 S. Andreasen Drive, Suite F Escondido, CA. 92029 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business was 7/06/2012. /s/Thomas F. Beales, President This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/16/2012.

10/18, 10/25, 11/01 and 11/08/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-024055 The name of the business: SRJR Services, located at 1935 S. Broadway, Escondido CA. 92025, is hereby registered by the following: Sandra Renteria 1935 S. Broadway Escondido, CA. 92025 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 9/01/2012. /s/Sandra Renteria, Owner This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 9/10/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-027863 The name of the business: New York Pizzeria, located at 3067 Roosevelt, Carlsbad, CA. 92008, is hereby registered by the following: Michael Ogazon 3067 Roosevelt Carlsbad, CA. 92008 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/Michael Ogazon, Owner This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on10/19/2012.

10/25, 11/01, 11/08 and 11/15/2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-024530 The name of the business: Sky Eyebrows Threading Salon, located at 1921 W. San Marcos, Blvd., #105, San Marcos, CA. 92069, is hereby registered by the following: Yama Zamanpoor 36047 Tahoe St. Winchester, CA. 92596 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/Yama Zamanpoor This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 9/13/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-027495 The name of the business: J3 Services, located at 1757 Via Allena, Oceanside, CA. 92056, is hereby registered by the following: Jose A. Serrano-Zavalza and Natasha Serrano 1757 Via Allena Oceanside, CA. 92056 This business is conducted by a Husband and Wife. First day of business was 2/01/2012. /s/Natasha M. Serrano This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/17/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-027435 The name of the business: Uptown Boutique, Twirl, Boutique de Trois Amis, Twirl Boutique, located at 3055 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA. 92117, is hereby registered by the following: Linda Temko 4403 Manchester Ave, Suite 202A Encinitas, CA. 92024 Brenda Kleege 12625 High Bluff Drive San Diego, CA. 92130, Yvonne Linkenheil 874 Custer Ave San Marcos, Ca. 92078 This business is conducted by a General Partnership. First day of business was n/a. /s/Linda Temko This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/17/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-027640 The name of the business: Center for Continuous Education/ProCon International, located at 1773 Kings Road, Vista, Ca. 92084, is hereby registered by the following: Frieder K. Hofmann 1773 Kings Road Vista, CA. 92084 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 12/01/1990. /s/Frieder K. Hofmann This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/19/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-026803 The name of the business: Scarlet Hair Studio, located at 330 W Felicita Ave., #E7, Escondido, CA. 92025, is hereby registered by the following: Erin Campbell 914 S. Spruce St. Escondido, Ca. 92025 Danielle Patterson 27827 Crown Point Place Escondido, Ca. 92027 This business is conducted by a General Partnership. First day of business was n/a. /s/Erin Campbell This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/10/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-027597 The name of the business: Ed’s Chevron 3, located at 656 Benet Rd., Oceanside, Ca. 92058, is hereby registered by the following: WalPort Ent. Inc. 1702 N. Tustin St. Orange, CA. 92865 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business was February 2, 2011. /s/Edward Oson, President This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/18/2012.

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October 25, 2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-026955 The name of the business: Joseph Pulice Plumbing, located at 403 Wisconsin, Suite D, Oceanside, CA. 92054, is hereby registered by the following: Joseph A. Pulice 5182 Alamosa Park Dr. Oceanside, Ca. 92057 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 1/1/1990. /s/Joseph A. Pulice, Owner This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/11/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-026983 The name of the business: Kiris Investment, AZZ Development, NBRK Development, located at 420 N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd., #1584, San Marcos, CA. 92069, is hereby registered by the following: Alyssa Lin and Craig Cameron 3636 Blue Bird Canyon Rd Vista, CA. 92084 This business is conducted by a Husband and Wife. First day of business was n/a. /s/Alyssa Lin This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/11/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-026952 The name of the business: Palomar Tree Sprayers, located at 759 W. 4th Ave., Escondido, Ca. 92025, is hereby registered by the following: A. Rusthoven 101 S. Spruce St. #118 Escondido, Ca. 92025 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 2/01/1979. /s/Roy A. Rusthoven This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/11/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2012-027950 The name of the business: Worship For Warriors, locatd at 17278 Hwy 76, Pauma Valley, CA. 92061, is hereby registered by the following: Michael Phillips 17278 Hwy 76 Pauma Valley, CA. 92061 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 10/01/11. /s/Michal Phillips This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/23/2012.

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