The Coast News, May 29, 2020

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MARINE CORPS Sgt. William E. Walker Sr., right, and Navy Seaman Jacob Gay hold salute during a performance of taps on Memorial Day at Oceanside Municipal Airport. The “rolling salute” event, presented by Patriot’s Voice Foundation and Power of One Foundation, provided more than 2,000 military personnel and their families with boxes of food. Photos by Jordan P. Ingram

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Veterans, active military and their families honor the fallen on Memorial Day in Oceanside By Caitlin Steinberg

OCEANSIDE — In the midst of COVID-19, veterans, active-duty soldiers and their families honored the sacrifices of American troops while following social distancing guidelines from the safety of their vehicles during a “rolling salute” on Memorial Day at the Oceanside Municipal

Airport. The mobile event, presented by Patriot’s Voice Foundation and Power of One Foundation, was one of a few Memorial Day ceremonies in San Diego County allowing spectators and visitors of any kind. Four iconic San Diego locations, including Fort Rosecrans National Cem-

etery, Miramar Cemetery, Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial and the USS Midway Museum, streamed live virtual commemorations due to restrictions on large gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic. In Oceanside, the rolling tribute was hosted by Emmy-nominated actor Jack Scalia and featured

guest speaker Rep. Mike Levin (D-San Juan Capistrano) and live music by musician Jeff Senour — all of which was broadcast through car radios. A “missing man” table was set up near the stage, honoring the lives of POW and MIA soldiers. Gretchen Heffler, a member of Bugles Across

America, played taps several times and singer Sabrina Von Bogenberg performed the national anthem. A caravan of vehicles, many adorned with American flags, circled the airport parking lot while stopping at four stations where volunteers, including members of Veterans Association of North County

(VANC) and Team Rubicon, provided 100,000 pounds of food to approximately 2,107 military members and their families. Volunteers also delivered boxes of food to disabled veterans unable to attend the event. VANC President and veteran Chuck Atkinson TURN TO MEMORIAL DAY ON A10

Carlsbad merchants excited, nervous about reopening By Steve Puterski

CARLSBAD — Business is slowly starting to return and small business owners are thrilled. Tommy Gomez and his wife, Stephanie, opened their clothing store Ooh La La on May 21, one day after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a number of counties, including San Diego, could re-open restaurants and retail stores after state and county health orders closed non-essential businesses due to the COVID-19

A MANNEQUIN at Ooh La La in Carlsbad displays a stylish face covering. The clothing store reopened May 21. Photo via Facebook

but also thought he may not pandemic. Gomez said he expected re-open until 2021. He was at least a six-month closure, thrilled with the news and

also the communication between the city of Carlsbad, Carlsbad Village Association and the merchants. “I never would of imagined something like could have happened,” Gomez said. “It’s been tough, but I think we got a great city mayor. I think the city of Carlsbad has done an amazing job and always kept in touch with us. For that, I’m really thankful.” As a high-end women’s boutique, Gomez said his store will follow the guide-

lines, but mostly he was happy for the restaurants, which drives much of the traffic to Carlsbad Village. In turn, those retail businesses feed off of those shoppers. But since the pandemic hit, uncertainty has gripped most business owners. The Gomez’s did not file for any federal assistance, but many others did. Regardless, Gomez sang the praises of Christine Davis, the executive directors of the Carlsbad Village Association. Davis,

along with Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce President Bret Schanzenbach, have been working long hours to ensure all businesses in the city are kept in the loop regarding the latest information and resources available. “I’ve helped get information out regarding the safe re-opening plan template that both retail and restaurants need to post at their front doors or winTURN TO MERCHANTS ON A9

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