June 1, 2023

San Marcos Vista Carlsbad

Oceanside

Valley Center Paper T H E FREE

by lyle e davis

I went to prison today.

I took 50 people with me. Some more innocent than others.

Richard Donovan State Prison houses some 4500 inmates south of San Diego in a community bordering on Chula Vista and Otay Mesa, one of the last stops before crossing over into Mexico.

It’s a new prison, about 10 years old. Guard towers, high walls, electrified fences, concertina wire on top of galvanized fences on the interior corridors.

New inmates, just transferred from County Jail, are all decked out in highly visible orange jump suits. They are the new “fish”. Regular inmates wear blue denim pants and blue chambray shirts.

They look a lot like you and me.

. . a few are heavily tattooed but most are just like us. . . or our neighbor across the street. The don’t “look like crooks”.

Unlike the other inmates our sentence was for 4 hours 55 minutes.

This was the latest adventure with which we were providing our young charges, a large group of at-risk kids. We were there with our Los Caballeros de Aventura

members and potential members for a CROP (Convicts Reaching out to People) program where the inmates try to “give something back” to the community by persuading its young people to use their heads and make the good rather than bad choice. They do this by stepping forward, acknowledging their name, what they’re in prison for, and for what term. Without exception each inmate acknowledged he was where he was because he had made the

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wrong choice(s) during his life. . .whether that choice meant abuse of alcohol, drugs, or just common sense. 75% of the convicts are in for crimes related to alcohol or drugs.

Up to the microphone they came; in for life, kidnapping, in for 15 years, murder, 15 years, robbery, 18 years, murder, 20 years, murder, 20 years, robbery, 18 years, robbery/murder. . .and so the litany went on as each inmate stepped up, gave his name. . how long he’d served, what his total term was, and for what crime.

I stopped counting murderers after we passed nine.

Jerry Mills, our master of ceremonies, was in for murder. Harmless looking, just like the guy next door, yet he had killed someone.

Jeff Langnese looked the part of a murderer. . .wide open eyes, short crew cut, looked like he was paranoid. He was, once. Beat a woman and beat her till she was dead.

He didn’t start using alcohol until he was sent to Vietnam at age 19. Then he made up for lost time. . . soon added marijuana, then opium. He was wounded, returned to civilian life as a drug addict. Went to work for the

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post office, married, had a couple kids, but spent all his loose change on drugs. Got divorced, started selling drugs, got a bigger addiction, sold more drugs, came home one day and thought, incorrectly, it was shown later, that his girlfriend had ripped him off. He beat her to death.

The inmate who sat at my table, Jesse Barrientos, was in for life for kidnapping. At age 22 he had dropped out of college just 10 hours short of a bachelors degree. In December of 1985 he paid six guys to kidnap a guy who owed him money. They were to hold him until the money was paid. The six guys got to drinking and doing drugs, got careless, and got caught. Jesse was arrested and convicted of kidnapping for ransom. Very pleasant guy, handsome, articulate, smart. He has gotten two bachelor’s degrees and is working on his master’s while in prison.

He has been in 4 prisons. . .Old Folsom, California Mens Colony (which he refers to as “CMC” - and which he rates as the “best prison”), Soledad and, now, Donovan. Donovan he rates as second to CMC.

He has had three parole hearings. Parole denied.

Donald Maestas. . .mom and dad were both heroin addicts, dad was in prison. He wanted to “be like dad”. Got jumped in to a local gang. . .he was told “you

Maybe oxygen is slowly killing you and it just takes 75-100 years to fully work.

Every time you clean something, you just make something else dirty.

The word “swims” upside-down is still “swims”.

Intentionally losing a game of rock, paper, scissors is jusst as hard as trying to wi.

Your future self is watching you right now through memories.

wanna get high? Come see us! You got a problem? We’ll protect you. Come see us.” What they didn’t tell him in the gang was that if he was arrested and sent to prison that they would not be there for him. He couldn’t “come see us.”

At age 16 he became involved in a murder and is doing 15 years to life. He has been in prison for 14 years. He is now 29 years old.

Phil Howell, a tall, good looking black fella, was a champion basketball player in St. Louis, Missouri. Mom and dad were successful, he was offered and declined a scholarship to Pepperdine University. Dr. Jerry Buss offered him a tryout with the Los Angeles Lakers, liked what he saw, arranged for him to continually play basketball with pickup teams. Soon, he started hitting the Hollywood parties, did the alcohol and coke route. .. . .and fell all the way to skid row. . .started doing crack cocaine and cheap wine. . .bought a starters pistol and pistol whipped people for their money. Got caught after a carjacking and robbing the guy of $11. He had hit rock bottom.

He was convicted of kidnapping/ robbery.

If you talked to him today you’d feel quite comfortable inviting him into your home for dinner. . . .if you didn’t know of his past.

Brother Walt and Brother Elmer the Marine Corps beats working for old man Minch by a mile. Tell them to join up quick before all of the places are filled.

I was restless at first because you get to stay in bed till nearly 6 a.m. But I am getting so I like to sleep late. Tell Walt and Elmer all you do before breakfast is smooth your cot, and shine some things. No hogs to slop, feed to itch, mash to mix, wood to split, fire to lay. Practically nothing.

And that is true of most of the guys we saw today. Some of them had the heavy tattoos, true. . .but most are clean cut looking guys, clear eyed, articulate. . .guys you would never guess would be able to kill someone else.

Mark Grogowski appeared to have it all at age 16. He’s from the city where I live, Escondido, California. My two sons knew him well, my wife remembers him. He has visited our home. I didn’t remember him. One of my board members’ husband had coached Mark in Little League.

At age 16 Mark was earning upwards of $100,000 per year as a skateboard champion. Known professionally as “Gator, the Skater”, he received endorsements, put on skateboard teaching clinics, hung out with movie stars, models, and had access to plenty of alcohol and, soon, drugs.

He had started drinking at age 14, continued drinking as he enjoyed his stardom. At age 24, when he committed his crime, he realized he was drinking too much and had stopped. For six months.

Then, “on that awful night” he and a girl friend had drunk two bottles of wine and taken some

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ent. A ‘route march’ is about as far as to our mailbox at home. Then the city guys get sore feet and we all ride back in trucks.

The sergeant is like a school teacher. He nags a lot. The Captain is like the school board. Majors and colonels just ride around and frown. They don’t bother you none.

Things to think about . . .

What if my dog only brings back the ball because he thinks I like throwing it?

If poison is past its expiration date, is it more poisonous or is it no longer poisonous?

which letter is silent in the word Scent? The S or the C?

Do twins ever realize that one of them is unplanned?

Why is the letter w in English called a double u? Shouldn’t it be a double v?

If you replace W with T in What, Where and When, you get the answer to each of them.

Many animals probably need glasses, but nobody knows it.

If you rip a hole in a net there are actuall fewer holes in it than there were before.

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Minnesota Farm Kid in the Marines

Dear Ma and Pa,

I am well. Hope you are. Tell

Men got to shave but it is not so bad, there’s warm water.

Breakfast is strong on trimmings like fruit juice, cereal, eggs, bacon, etc., but kind of weak on chops, potatoes, ham, steak, fried eggplant, pie and other regular food, but tell Walt and Elmer you can always sit by the two city boys that live on coffee. Their food, plus yours, holds you until noon when you get fed again. It’s no wonder these city boys can’t walk much.

We go on ‘route marches,’ which the platoon sergeant says are long walks to harden us. If he thinks so, it’s not my place to tell him differ-

This next will kill Walt and Elmer with laughing. I keep getting medals for shooting. I don’t know why. The bulls-eye is near as big as a chipmunk head and don’t move, and it ain’t shooting at you like the Higgett boys at home. All you got to do is lie there all comfortable and hit it. You don’t even load your own cartridges. They come in boxes.

Then we have what they call handto-hand combat training. You get to wrestle with them city boys. I have to be real careful though, they break real easy. It ain’t like fighting with that ole bull at home. I’m about the best they got in this except for that Tug Jordan from over in Silver Lake. I only beat him once. He joined up the same time

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

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codeine pills. In his buzzed mind he felt all of his anger, fear, jealousy, control fetish, all of his negative emotions, well up and push him over the edge.

He suffocated the girl, Jessica, and buried her body in the desert, stuffed into his surfboard bag.

He had gotten away with it. Several years later he turned himself in and was convicted. Had he not turned himself in he’d still be on the streets today. He received 31 years to life. He has served 5 and a half years. He is 29 years old.

“I may never go home,” he says. “I had it all. Limousines, nice houses, new cars, models, tv, videos, centerfolds. . .and then I got into alcohol, drugs, pornography. . .I screwed up. Big time.”

The convicts will tell you that the worst part about prison time is the fear of losing your family. Your mom, your dad, your wife, girlfriend, kids. . .there’s also the fear of the time taken from your life. 5 years, 10, 15, 20, forever?

An inmate named Pierre Alexander was grieving because his dad had just died last weekend. Cancer. He had gotten that dreaded phone call that a family member had died. . .and he wasn’t there to say goodbye. . .he wasn’t there for the funeral. . .he wasn’t there to comfort his other family members. . .nor to be comforted by them. About all you can do at that point is ask your cellmate for some “cell time” (where the cellmate leaves you alone for awhile) and you just cry into your pillow.

In spite of his grief Pierre participated in the CROP program. He sang a rap song. He accompanied himself by playing on a table like a drum. The musician that normally helped him was”in the hole” for a violation.

His rap song “Givin’ Something Back” was well received by adults and kids alike. Even me. . .and I hate rap.

The inmates pointed out to the kids that coming to prison meant more rules than they, the kids, had ever imagined possible. Besides the “official” rules you had the prison rules to live by. The rules made by the inmates. . .and enforced much more harshly than the prison authorities could ever do.

If you were assigned the task to inflict discipline on someone by stabbing them then you had better complete your assignment. If you fail to do so then *you* become the target of the discipline.

They pointed out that when you are assigned your “house” it is about the size of your present bathroom. There are two people housed to a cell. You learn rather quickly that there is no privacy. When you want to use the bathroom you use it. . .with an audience.

You go to work every day for the munificent sum of 18 to 27 cents per hour. If you don’t go to work you have one day added to your sentence. Most inmates go to work.

Prisons vary as to violence. And the violence can come from other inmates or guards. A new guard is feared the most because he is usually scared, not sure of himself. He thus tends to be more aggressive. The second type is the “9 to 5” type. He comes in, does his job, goes home. The third type is the “true believer”. He’s been around. You mess with him and you’re lunch meat. Once you learn to behave yourself he can be a great cop. But he always has the ability to make your life miserable.

At Pelican Bay, a Level 4 prison (there are 4 levels, 1 is Minimum Security, 4 is Maximum Security - Donovan is a Level 3 prison), an inmate reported the story about another inmate who refused to shower. He was placed in a giant cooking cauldron of boiling water and everytime he tried to get out the guards would hit his hands with the cooking paddles and knock him back in. (I report this only as the inmate reported it; I do not know if it is true. At this point it is an allegation which may or may not be true. Pelican Bay *is* known as a prison for incorrigibles and tough cases).

Did our kids learn anything?

I think so.

Most of ‘em.

Most of ‘em were well behaved. There was one inmate at each table, three kids to a table (or three adults, as the case might be). During breaks table talk occurred about a wide variety of subjects. No questions were barred.

At the end several of the kids got up to thank the inmates for the

Escondido Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting

June 2 • 1pm to 2pm

Dr. Boochart’s Hard Kombucha

105 E. Grand Ave., Escondido

Please join us as we celebrate and welcome Dr. Boochart’s Hard Kombucha officially into the Escondido business community!

Dr Boochart’s Hard Kombucha journey began in 2020. It is the long awaited brain-child of Dr Chaz Rhinehart. He imagined a way to help his patients enjoy an alcoholic beverage that contained added nutrients that would potentially help reduce the ill effects of alcohol. He and Brew Master, Karl Trujillo, have created both a delicious hard kombucha and a non-alcoholic kombucha. The Tasting Room offers multiple choices of fantastic brew on tap. Come in and get your Health Buzz on! Free to attend.

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Community Yard Sale

June 3, 2023 • 7:30am to 2:30pm

Bates Nut Farm

15954 Woods Valley Road Valley Center

A don’t-miss for buyers and sellers alike. Sellers can convert unwanted treasures to cash. Shoppers can find all kinds of deals on furniture, art, clothing, home décor, tools, electronics and many other fantastic items. It’s a great way to spend a Saturday morning in the country!

NOTE: A parade will close Valley Center Road between Cole Grade Road & Lilac Road 8:30am to approximately Noon. Woods Valley Road will remain open and accessible coming up the Valley Center Grade.

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San Marcos Trails Day

June 3 • 9am to Noon

Lakeview Park

650 Foxhall Drive

The city is excited to invite you to its annual Trails Day on Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to noon, signin begins at 8 a.m. Participants should meet at Lakeview Park, 650 Foxhall Drive or at Ridgeline Trailhead , 102 San Elijo Road for the equestrian trot only.

Challenge yourself by joining San

Marcos for the 7-mile hike with more than 1,000 feet of elevation gain at Double Peak Park by the Cima Loop Trail and La Plaza Drive. Participants can expect a 1-mile interpretive walk which will include the flora and fauna of the Discovery Creek Trails and a 6-mile equestrian trot beginning at the Ridgeline Trailhead. Community offerings like our annual Trails Day allows us to maintain our beloved “San Parkos” name.

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Turbo Buick Car Show

June 4 • 9am to 3pm Bates Nut Farm

15954 Woods Valley Road Valley Center

West Coast Turbo Buick, Classic Buick and classic car fans will come together to admire the cars on display under the trees in this family-oriented show. The event is open to all vehicles to park in an area that accommodates well over 100 vehicles under numerous shaded trees. There is no charge to enter; admission and parking are free. Various vendors will be on hand selling Buick parts and collectibles, and a raffle will be held with some really cool prizes. Free t-shirts will be given to every guest in a classic Buick or Turbo Regal. Inflatable Jump House, Face Painting, & More! Bring the whole family!

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Escondido Woman’s Club Meeting

June 5 • 10:30am

751 N. Rose St., Escondido Scholarship Awards Presentations will be made by the Scholarship Foundation Trustees.

In addition, Installation of Officers will be held for the Club’s new year which starts in September.

Members are encouraged to bring items for the Donation Projects - Escondido Humane Society, Friends of the Library, Interfaith Community Services, Life Care, Stamps for the Wounded Warrior Projects, and the “Socks” Project (new socks for men/women/children, all sizes).

18-Year-Old Man Critically Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash

An 18-year-old Escondido resident was critically injured Wednesday afternoon, May 24th in a singlevehicle rollover crash on southbound North Center City Parkway south of North Nutmeg St. His vehicle left the roadway, traveled up an embankment and rolled several times. A specific cause of the crash is currently under investigation.

The male, whose identity is being withheld at this time, was taken to an area hospital.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call Officer Paul Smyth at (760) 839-4423.

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Valley Center Fire Sponsors Chipping Day

The Valley Center Fire Protection District will be sponsoring a Chipping Day Saturday June 17 starting at 8:00 with chipping services provided by Davey Tree Service.

Chips will be available for delivery to local sites by Davey Tree on Saturday during the event. Please contact me to make advance arrangements if you would like chips.

Construction lumber, weeds and palm fronds will not be accepted for chipping.

The chipping site will be on the

Water District Property across from the Community Hall and Fire Station 1 on Lilac Road. The gates will open at 8 am and close at 3 pm on Saturday June 17.

The Greater Valley Center Fire Safe Council will be providing support services. Any one who would like to volunteer some time during the day to help direct traffic will be welcome.

County’s Little Free Libraries Win Achievement Award

San Diego County Library was among this year’s winners of the Little Free Library nonprofit organization Todd H. Bol Awards for Outstanding Achievement.

The award announcement came during the celebration of Little Free Library Week, which ran from May 14-20.

Little libraries are mailbox-like structures put up in communities to create neighborhood book exchanges where people can freely borrow or leave books for others to read. They can be found all around San Diego County.

In 2021, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to create a “little libraries” initiative to boost literacy in low-income and communities of color by giving the people and children living in them more opportunities to have books to read in their

homes. San Diego County Library (SDCL) currently has 45 Little Free Libraries installed across the region and 56 more on their way.

SDCL is working in partnership with the San Diego Council on Literacy, other public library jurisdictions in the region, collective Friends of the Library groups, and local non-profits and volunteer groups to implement Little Free Libraries throughout the county. ***

SDG&E Offers Community Tree Rebate Program

Trees play a critical role in creating healthier, safer, and more connected communities in San Diego. They clean the air, filter water, and even provide shade canopy that helps cool cities by up to 10 degrees. Your participation in the SDG&E® Community Tree Program helps our communities by supporting local biodiversity and improving air quality.

Now through October 31st, 2023, qualifying SDG&E customers can receive a $35 rebate for planting or potting a 1- or 5-gallon tree/plant species and a $50 rebate for a 15-gallon tree/plant species. Customers can apply for up to five (5) rebates annually. Customers do not need a yard to qualify, as trees or other plant species can be planted in large containers on outdoor balconies or patio areas.

Visit sdge.com/tree-rebate for more information.

Letters to the Editor

To submit a letter to the editor, please email thepaper@cox.net. Please limit your letter to a maximum of 300 words and include your full name, e-mail address, town, and a valid phone number where you can be reached. Letters will be published anonymously. Letters are subject to editing. Please no hand-written letters.

Why You Should Never Recline Your Seat On A Plane

by Christopher Elliott

Should you recline your airline seat? The passenger sitting in front of me on a recent flight never bothered asking. Shortly after takeoff, he just lurched backward. No warning.

He didn’t get far because my knees stopped him. That’s what happens when you only have just 28 inches between seats, as on my one-hour Jetstar flight from Christchurch to Auckland, New Zealand -- and when the passenger behind you is 6’ 1’’, which is also my height.

This scenario will repeat itself countless times this summer as economy-class airline passengers lean their tiny airline seats back into what little personal space remains. The government knows it’s a problem, which is why Congress has ordered the Federal Aviation Administration to establish minimum dimensions for airplane seats. But those won’t be ready for the frenetic summer travel season.

So what happens if you’re wedged

into a seat this summer and you hear the announcement to “sit back, relax, and enjoy the flight”?

Well, you could end up like the guy in front of me. He kept bulldozing back at regular intervals, hoping somehow my knees would disappear. They did not. Finally, he gave up and remained in the upright position for the duration of

the flight. This isn’t the first time this has happened to me, and I’m sure it won’t be the last.

Others won’t be so lucky. Their knees will provide an insufficient barrier, or worse, the “leaner” will wait until after they visit the lavatory to recline all the way. And just like that, an already tight space will feel like a pressurized coffin.

There’s a correct answer to the question, “Should I recline my airline seat?” But are you ready to hear it?

Is it OK to recline your seat on an airplane?

In a word, no.

“Unless you were sitting in a seat with extra legroom, or in first class, it would be inconsiderate to recline your seat,” says Diane Gottsman, an etiquette expert who runs the Protocol School of Texas. “Space is tight, and it’s common knowledge and no surprise that you will be sitting in tight quarters.”

It used to be fine, back when there was enough space (34 inches between economy class seats should be a standard). But those days are long gone. In economy class, I used to have enough room to cross my legs; now I can’t even move my legs after I’ve taken a seat.

Illustration by Christopher Elliott

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presentation and stated they had learned a great deal and appreciated the chance to participate. Several adults did the same.

There were a couple of smart asses that didn’t learn anything.

God knows the prisoners tried to get through to them. I don’t think they succeeded.

One young man, Sergio, with whom I had problems earlier in the week, when asked what he’d be doing 5 years from now responded he’d be “kickin’ back, smoking a joint with my homeboys and the girls”. He’s a member of my club, Los Caballeros de Aventura, but not for much longer. He’s a kid on probation and is beyond my ability to help.

Another little jerk, Fernando, made wisecracks throughout the presentation. Inmates paid him particular attention. At least four inmates addressed him from the podium and pointed out his attitude. Several others met with him privately at his table. After the program was finished he was acting up in the Reception Area where we were preparing to leave and I jerked him up out of his couch and frog-marched him to the front of the room. He continued his obnoxiousness all the way out to the cars in the parking lot. I can almost guarantee you that Fernando will be back

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Space seems tighter since the pandemic ended. Maybe filling those empty middle seats and eliminating the masking requirement makes the planes feel more crowded. Then again, maybe airlines saw an opportunity to quietly nudge the seats a little closer together before the FAA sets its new space rules. (Airlines don’t make a public announcement when they shrink their seats.)

But there’s a growing consensus that leaning back is a no-no under almost all circumstances. We’re simply out of room.

Passengers Will Recline Their Seats, Anyway

Reality check: All the etiquette experts in the world can’t stop passengers from leaning back in their economy class seats. Among the general flying public, roughly half of passengers support reclining their seat. The percentage is higher for frequent travelers. A recent informal poll of frequent flyers by App in the Air found 70 percent

to Donovan State Prison. . .but next time to stay.

I called my Program Leader and advised her that no way was Fernando to be allowed to become a member of Los Caballeros. He was precisely the kind of kid we did *not* want.

He was a rehab case and our mission is prevention. We’re good at it and we enjoy it.

I don’t enjoy messing with rehab cases. And if I don’t enjoy it. . .I don’t do it.

We go back to Donovan about 4 or 5 times this year. We’ll see if things improve. We’ll see if the kids learn anything. Hopefully, we can eliminate the jerks. . .but there are so many of them out there.

Tuesday, July 30, 1996.

We had a newspaper reporter from the North County Times along. Claire Vitucci, a recent graduate of Hofstra University, took copious notes. She gave us front page coverage, a beautifully written story. I was particularly pleased that not only did she write all about what happened but did *not* give prominent coverage to the two kids who acted like jerks. Instead, she focused on the 45 plus that behaved themselves.

Sometimes things work out.

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believe they should be able to recline their seats.

The seat leaners argue that they paid for a seat, so they should be able to use it any way they want. They also assert if they aren’t supposed to lean back then the seats wouldn’t be able to lean back.

Both arguments are absurd. You can’t use the airline seat any way you want. Just try changing your baby’s diaper on it -- the flight attendants will scold you and send you to the lavatory. As for the second assertion, “If they didn’t want the seats to recline, they wouldn’t recline” option, well, that’s just airline trickery.

“The airlines have effectively sold the space where the seat reclines twice -- to both the person sitting in the seat and the person behind them,” says Eric Finkel, a frequent traveler and management consultant from Vancouver, Canada.

“From the airline’s perspective, making money on the same space twice and letting the passengers fight it out is a feature, not a bug.”

Bottom line: Even though you

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Vehicle’s Air Conditioner Don’t Make It Worse

by Don R. Martin

Summer is quickly aproaching and we will all want our vehicle’s air conditioning in top running condition. If yours is not up to speed, there are a multitude of problems that could be occuring, some are reasonably inexpensive fixes. But you really shouldn’t be trying to repair them yourself unless you know what you’re doing.

Replenishing low freon is one of those easy fixes that you might think you can resolve yourself. But those freon-in-a-bottle products you get at any car parts store are not always a good idea. A typical 22 ounce can you buy at the store is only 80-85% freon. 1-5% is polyalkylene glycol monobutyl ether which is a lubricant. 5-15% is some sort of additive and 0-1% is a leak sealer. The stuff your repair facility puts in is 100% freon. The additional ingredients is adding

shouldn’t lean your seat back, roughly half of the people on your plane will.

Does never really mean never?

There are only a few exceptions to the no-leaning rule. If you’re on a redeye flight or if you need extra space because you have a bad back -- in other words, in special circumstances -- you can lean a little. But it’s a negotiation, say etiquette experts.

“Ask if it would be all right if you recline your seat a touch,” says Adeodata Czink, an etiquette consultant with Business of Manners. “That works better than a sudden BANG!”

If the person behind you says “no,” have a conversation. Maybe you can move halfway back as a compromise? Or maybe you can ask the flight attendant to move you to a different seat (scroll down for more tips).

But there are lots of circumstances in which you should never recline. For example:

non-condensibles into your AC system which will cause it to fail. Non-condensibles are things like oil or water, which cannont be turned from a gas into a liquid, and be condensed in size like freon. That’s the idea behind refrigeration. When you add the store-bought can into your system, you are inadvertently adding more non-condensibles which brings the psi up past what the vehicle’s system is designed to accomodate. AC systems are typically designed to run on 200-240 psi on the high side. Continuously adding after market freon charges with noncondensibles can easily run the head pressure up far past what the compressor was designed to do, resulting in eminent compressor failure.

If you have a repair facility add freon to your AC system and it only lasts a few weeks or even less, you might just have a leak. They can check the system to determine where the leak is and make repairs as necessary.

Each system is different so it’s best to consult the manufacturer’s specifications to see how much freon and non-condensibles such as oil, should be in your vehicle’s system.

Don has been repairing vehicles since the early 80’s. Visit his Youtube channel, Dons Garage in VC.

When the passenger behind you is using a computing device. Economy class seats are so small that even a little bit of lean can eliminate the ability to work on a laptop computer. If you jerk your seat back without asking, you could be buying someone a new computer.

“Nobody likes their laptop snapped in half,” says Nick Leighton, an etiquette expert and host of the weekly podcast, Were You Raised By Wolves?

During food and beverage service. “Avoid reclining when the majority of the passengers are enjoying their snack or meal,” says etiquette expert Rosalinda Oropeza Randall. The reason is obvious. If you push your seat back while the person behind you is eating, you’ll send the food -- and maybe the drink -- into their lap.

If there are young kids behind you. Leaning into a toddler’s personal space is inadvisable for all kinds of reasons. A young passenger can

5th District Supervisor Jim Desmond

It’s Always Wildfire Season Housing First Has Failed

May was Wildfire Preparedness Month, with the danger of wildfires increasing as we head into summer. Last winter’s record rainfall generated a massive amount of fuel throughout California, and San Diego County is no exception. Drive down almost any road in the backcountry and you’ll see overgrown and increasingly dry vegetation everyplace you look. Summer is coming, and the new growth is just waiting for a spark.

Defensible space around homes is absolutely essential, especially for those living in the backcountry. Minimum requirements are 100 feet around each structure – your local fire agency may require more depending on circumstances. For detailed information on San Diego County’s recommendations and requirements regarding clearing vegetation around your home, please visit: Defensible Space.

Everyone should have a family disaster plan that includes where to meet, how to keep in touch, what to do with pets and livestock, as well as emergency supplies including food, water and medication – all this must be planned in advance. Once disaster strikes, it’s too late.

There are many agencies and programs that can help you prepare a disaster-response plan for your family. The California Office of Emergency Services (OES) provides lots of useful information, including what to include in an emergency ‘Go Bag,’ preparing your pets, tips for home hardening, and more. For additional information, click here, and for San Diego County’s OES, click here. San Diego County also provides an Emergency App that that has information covering any disaster, including earthquakes and wildfires.

Fire season never ends in California. We always need to be ready and have a disaster plan in place so that we know exactly what to do during an emergency. We are just one spark away from another wildfire.

For an electronic version of this article, please visit: https://ad75. asmrc.org/

Assemblymember Marie Waldron, R- Valley Center, represents the 75th Assembly District in the California Legislature, which includes the cities of Poway, Santee, portions of the City of San Diego, and most of rural eastern and northern San Diego County.

A Word from San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones Celebrate Annual San Marcos Trails Day

Calling all trail lovers of San Marcos! The city is excited to invite you to its annual Trails Day on Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to noon, sign-in begins at 8 a.m. Participants should meet at Lakeview Park, 650 Foxhall Drive or at Ridgeline Trailhead , 102 San Elijo Road for the equestrian trot only.

Challenge yourself by joining San Marcos for the 7-mile hike with more than 1,000 feet of elevation gain at Double Peak Park by the Cima Loop Trail and La Plaza Drive. Participants can expect a 1-mile interpretive walk which will include the flora and fauna of the Discovery Creek Trails and a 6-mile equestrian trot beginning at the Ridgeline Trailhead. Community offerings like our annual Trails Day allows us to maintain our beloved “San Parkos” name.

Don’t forget to get there early to check out the vendors starting at 8 a.m. before the exciting hike! For more information, visit the Parks and Recreation special events webpage at www.san-marcos.net.

Last week, The Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 to authorize a memorandum of agreement between the County of San Diego and the San Diego Housing Commission to purchase four hotels in an effort to combat homelessness.

I was the lone “no” vote as this legislation fails to address the root causes of homelessness and lacks the necessary accountability for taxpayer funds. Spending over $157 million taxpayer dollars at $478,000 per unit is not the solution.

A few weeks ago, I discussed “Housing First” and why this policy is failing our state.

The purchase of hotels is another example of the wrong approach as the goal will be to convert them into housing for the homeless. Because this is a “Housing First” project it disregards sobriety or substance use as eligibility criteria.

If this approach truly worked, we would be witnessing declining homelessness rates. However, the reality is that homeless-

ness continues to rise, despite the State of California already squandering over $10 billion on so-called homeless solutions in just the past three years. Housing First is a failed formula, burdening our communities with disastrous results.

Enabling addicts to continue using is not compassionate. We wouldn’t allow our friends or family members to spiral into addiction without intervening, so why should we allow members of our community to do so?

We must redirect our efforts toward comprehensive solutions prioritizing mental health services and addiction recovery programs. By focusing on enabling individuals to achieve sobriety, and by providing access to the necessary support and resources, we can break the cycle of homelessness and create a lasting impact.

San Diego County District 5 Supervisor Jim Desmond, 1600 Pacific Highway, #335, San Diego, CA 92101, United States http://www.supervisorjimdesmond.com/

A Word from Escondido Mayor Dane White

Last month, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board of Directors adopted a budget for the new fiscal year that unfortunately doubles down on misguided transportation policies and does nothing to help ease the traffic burdens faced by working families in North County. As Escondido’s representative on the board, I voted NO and wanted to take a moment to explain why.

SANDAG’s new budget once again seeks to fund public transportation projects that few residents use, ignores the needs of North County to instead fund projects to the south, and punishes working families who rely on our roads and freeways to get to work and make a living.

During the budget process, SANDAG had an opportunity to fund critical road and freeway improvements that would have reduced traffic burdens and made commutes easier for North County residents. They ignored those needs and instead funded pie-in-the-sky public transit projects that will take decades to complete and that no one will end up using.

I’m not opposed to public transit in general— many Escondido families rely on public transit to get to work or school in our community. Yet for too long, communities like ours have been ignored in favor of projects in the urban core of San Diego County. Escondido is the fourth largest city in the county and our residents deserve their fair share of the tax dollars they are contributing to regional transportation. Once again, SANDAG has failed our community.

By Tom Morrow

Warren Beatty and Shirley MacLaine are a brother and sister act that make them among Hollywood’s most talented and successful actors, producers and directors. Both siblings together have been awarded dozens of honors for their many entertainment talents.

Shirley MacLean Beaty, born April 24, 1934, is known for her portrayals of quirky, strongwilled and eccentric women. She has received numerous accolades over her seven-decade career, including an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, two British Academy Film Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, two Volpi Cups and two Silver Bears. Most recently, Shirley received the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2012, and the Kennedy Center Honor in 2013.

Named after the six-year old ac-

Historically Speaking The Dynamic Duo of Hollywood

tress Shirley Temple, Warren’s older sister appeared in a number school plays as well as training to be a ballet dancer. Shirley explained she didn’t have the ideal body type, lacking the requisite “beautifully constructed feet” of high arches, high insteps, and a flexible ankle to be successful in ballet. Also slowly realizing ballet’s propensity to be all-consuming, and ultimately limiting, she moved on to other forms of dancing, acting and musical theater.

The summer before her senior year of high school, Shirley went to New York City to try acting on Broadway, having minor success in the chorus of “Oklahoma!” After she graduated, Shirley returned and was in the dancing ensemble of the Broadway production of “Me and Juliet” (1954). Shirley made her acting debut as a teenager with minor roles in the Broadway musicals in “Oklahoma!” She became an understudy to actress Carol Haney in “The Pajama Game.” Due to an injury to Haney, Shirley took over the lead role. A few months later, film producer Hal B. Wallis saw Shirley’s performance and signed her to a contract at Paramount Pictures.

Following minor appearances as

an understudy in various other productions, Shirley made her film debut with Alfred Hitchcock’s black comedy “The Trouble with Harry” (1955), winning the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year - Actress. She rose to prominence with starring roles in “Around the World in 80 Days” (1956), “Some Came Running” (1958), “Ask Any Girl” (1959), “The Apartment” (1960), “The Children’s Hour” (1961), “Irma la Douce” (1963), “Sweet Charity” (1969), and “Being There” (1979).

A six-time Academy Award nominee, Shirley won the Os-

by Christopher Elliott

May Youngclaus has been waiting months for a refund from American Queen Voyages. Is her money lost at sea?

Q: I’m looking for a refund from American Queen Voyages. Our cruise from Memphis to New Orleans was scheduled for Nov. 27, 2022. On Sept. 20, we received an email informing us that American Queen had canceled the cruise.

I requested a refund of our $6,396. American Queen said the refund would take up to 60 days.

We emailed our sales representative two months after the cancellation to inform her that we hadn’t received our refund. We also called the phone number attached to the email and spoke with a representative, who explained the refund process and said that we should have our full refund by the middle of December.

The next day we received an email from the CEO of American Queen Voyages, confirming that we would receive a full refund by the end of the calendar year.

But by the end of the year, we still hadn’t received the money. I sent an email to the CEO and requested evidence that our refund money had been sent to our credit card company. I have not heard back. What should I do? -- May Youngclaus, Exeter, NH

A: American Queen Voyages owes you a refund -- now. You’ve been more than polite and patient with the company.

Why does a cruise line take 60 days for a refund? I recently spoke to a manager at another cruise line, who explained the process. Refunds take so long because a committee must first approve them. There’s also a backlog of pandemic refund requests and a shortage of reliable employees,

making the refunds drag on and on.

None of this matters to you. If a cruise line promises a refund within 60 days, it should deliver. And by the way, 60 days should be more than enough time. By comparison, airlines are required by law to refund passengers within a week. (Of course, they don’t always follow the law -- but that’s another story.)

I publish the names, numbers and email addresses of the American Queen Voyages customer service executives on my consumer advocacy site, Elliott.org. It looks like you were already in contact with the CEO. Nice research -- and great selfadvocacy.

You had multiple promises in writing from the company with a specific deadline. The cruise line missed its deadline numerous times and then stopped responding to you, which had you worried that it might never

car for the James L. Brooks comedy drama “Terms of Endearment” (1983). Among her other prominent films are “The Turning Point” (1977), “Madame Sousatzka” (1988), “Steel Magnolias” (1989), “Postcards from the Edge” (1990), “In Her Shoes” (2005), and “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” (2013). She has been awarded a number of times for her television acting. Apart from acting, Shirley has written numerous books regarding the subjects of metaphysics,

return your $6,396. I shared your concern.

If a company has promised a refund but stops responding to you, then consider filing a credit card chargeback. The emails promising a refund would be considered a credit memo by your bank, and it would probably decide the dispute in your favor. But don’t try that too soon. If a refund is on the way, it could confuse the company and lead to another delay.

I contacted American Queen Voyages on your behalf. Finally, five months after promising your refund, the company returned your money.

Christopher Elliott is the founder of Elliott Advocacy, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers solve their problems. Email him at chris@ elliott.org or get help by contacting him on his site.

© 2023 Christopher Elliott.

Joan Fountaine

Olivia de Havilland

I am browsing a shelf of antique books. I come across the “Official Boy Scout Handbook,” published in 1945.

The binding is cracked with age. In the back pages are ads for Louisville Slugger, “Boy’s Life,” and Goodyear bicycle tires. It’s a tiny book, it would fit easily into the back pocket of your Levi’s. The cover is illustrated by Norman Rockwell.

I flip it open.

Chapter One. “What Is a Scout?” the title reads.

“A Scout!” it begins. “What fun he finds hiking into the woods! He tells north from south by the stars. East from west from the shadows… His Scout ‘good turns’ to someone each day make him many friends, for the way to HAVE friends is to first BE one.”

I was in Boy Scouts. Every boy my age was. We had meetings at the Methodist church. We sat in the front pews and tried to impress each other with bodily noises and anatomy tricks. My father was a Scoutmaster and a lifelong Scout. He knew how to swallow his own tongue.

“Scouting,” it says in Chapter Two, “knows no race or creed or

class. Troops are found in Catholic Parish, Jewish Synagogue, and Protestant Church. It is available to both farm and city. It is found in schools—it serves the rich and poor alike.”

There was an all-Black troop across town that went camping with us. We were all friends. Their Scoutmaster was a Church of God preacher. He led our hikes by teaching us to sing “In the

Sweet By and By.” He showed me how to use a whetstone. He taught us to say grace like we meant it. That sweet man came to my father’s funeral with his whole troop.

“Our America is a melting pot,” the handbook says. “Our strength has come from every people... In a world which blacks out individual freedom, our America must stand as a lighthouse to free-

dom—loving men [and women] everywhere.”

There was a poor kid in our troop named Todd. He didn’t have enough money for a uniform, and he had no mother to sew patches onto his uniform. He was being raised by his father, a millworker. So we all chipped in to buy Todd a uniform and neckerchief.

Then, one night at Scout meeting, several local mothers taught us to sew. Every boy helped sew patches onto Todd’s uniform that evening. Then we ate pound cake.

“The Scout helps others as he would want them to help him— but does it with no thought of return—just for the pleasure of doing it.”

I remember when Charlie Atkinson’s family didn’t have the money to send him on the camping trip with the rest of the troop. Camp admission cost $35.

Our Scoutmasters announced that either we all went to camp together, or nobody went. So that summer, 22 of us mowed lawns for cash. We wore our uniforms when we went door to door, drumming up business. We sweat

Scouts

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Oodles

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Reservations are required by Saturday morning, June 3rd, by calling the Clubhouse at 760.743.9178, leave your name and phone number and someone will return your call. Cost for the luncheon is $15 per person.

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Parkinson’s Support Group

June 5 • 10am -Noon

San Rafael Church

17252 Bernardo Center Drive

The Inland North County Parkinson’s Support Group is for people with Parkinson’s and their care partners. The featured speaker is Erin Angelo from RX Ballroom Dance who will present “Free Ballroom Dance Classes for People with Parkinson’s”. Discussion sessions will follow the presentation. Call (760) 749-8234 or (760) 518-1963.

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Kids Summer Art Camp

June 5-August 8

Escondido Art Association Gallery

121 W. Grand Ave., Escondido

The Escondido Art Association (EAA) is promoting North County artists through education, exhibitions and professional development. A non-profit organization, serving our community since 1956.

EAA is hosting “The Annual Kids Summer Art Camp” at the Escondido Art Association Gallery, 121 W. Grand Avenue, Escondido from 5 June – 8 August 2023, Mondays, 10 am to 12 pm at $15 per class. The classes are on a first come, first served basis – maximum 8 students per session. Project materials will be provided by the EAA. Art classes will be conducted by EAA instructors using numerous art forms and varying mediums. The camp is open to young artists, ages 5 – 16.

To register, visit https://escondidoartassociation.com/summer-campdates-and-purchase

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Calling All Employers

Career Fair

June 6 • 10am to 2pm Escondido Library

239 S. Kalmia St., Escondido

The San Diego Workforce Partnership and Escondido Library are hosting a free, multi-industry career fair. Meet with dozens of job seekers to fill your open positions.

Sign up today to get in front of job seekers who are looking for their next career move.

For more information reach out to Izzy Moreno at 619-228-2928 or IzzyMoreno@workforce.org.

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Flag Retirement Ceremony

June 14 • 6:30pm

Walnut Grove Park, San Marcos

The Kiwanis Club of Lake San Marcos will hold it’s 21st Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony.

Flags who have proudly flown over North County homes and businesses will be given a proper and dignified retirement. The Kiwanis Club will lead the event with assistance from Cub Scout Pack 662 of San Marcos, the Rancho Buena Vista Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and firefighters from the San Marcos Fire Department.

The public is invited to this free event, and everyone is welcome to dedicate a flag they wish to retire in honor of a loved one, veteran, or first responder. This is an audience participation event that includes readings and songs honoring our country’s flag. Please bring a lawn chair for seating at the park.

If you are unable to attend the event but have a flag that should be retired, you can drop your flag off at Allen Brothers Mortuary at either the San Marcos Chapel at 435 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road in San Marcos or the Vista Chapel at 1315 S. Santa Fe Avenue in Vista.

For more information, email sanmarcoskiwanis@cox.net. ***

Wake Up With Wildlife

When to Intervene

June 17 • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Event

Have you ever come across wildlife and wonder, does this animal need my help? Not all animals that we intake at Project Wildlife truly need to come in. This virtual lecture, presented by Wildlife Outreach Specialist, Heather Schneider, is intended to give you the tools you need to judge whether or not to intervene when finding wildlife. It will cover subjects ranging from baby birds and bunnies to adult opossums and bats. Knowing that it is sometimes necessary to intervene, this presentation will also cover some basic techniques to keep you and the animal safe when you need to bring them to Project Wildlife.

This talk is virtual and takes place live on Zoom. You will receive the link in your confirmation.

This virtual event is free or a $5 suggested donation is appreciated.

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The Pastor Says . . .

LONELINESS

The latest figure for the world population is around eight billion persons. In the U.S. we have 332,278,200 give or take a few since these numbers were published. Either way that is a lot of people. And we are adding to that number daily with the flood of refugees and border crossers. With all these people you would think no one would be lonely. Yet, according to many surveys and studies we are facing one of the biggest social breakdowns in our nation’s history. This is not a new problem because about thirty years ago a neighbor came knocking on my door late in the evening saying he was a lonely man in his own house. More recently I experienced this loneliness in the vast apartment complexes where hundreds of people live, many not knowing their neighbors. In my experience as a police chaplain with the Escondido Police I often shared in the agony of working with suicides due to loneliness.

Many reasons have been given for this social crisis. There has been isolation as people move from their familiar social structure to a new location, perhaps a new job, divorce, military service, retirement, and aging with down-sizing. Making adjustments to a new social climate can be difficult and threatening. It is setting up a whole new life encounter with neighbors, doctors, trading centers, churches, and eateries. What took a lifetime to build now becomes demanding, threatening, and exhaustive. Add to this the Covid 19 dilemma with social restraints and there was even more isolation. And our modern world with the TV, computers social media devices, has compounded the lack of social involvement even more. I also must make mention of the latest world of fear where we dare not speak our minds lest we offend, challenge, or malign someone’s political idol.

What is the solution? Do we need more social interaction? Emotionally and spiritually we do. It is a basic human need. In God’s creation of man, it was said it is not good for man to be alone, not just for man and woman, but for mankind. Perhaps the most classic example was Jesus, the Christ, who choose twelve men to be with him in his life. In his time of crisis he asked three of them to help him bear his burden. He even chastises them when they fall asleep.

We can take steps to overcome loneliness. Invite your neighbor over for a tea or coffee, find a group of mutual interest and participate, join a civic club, share in a church, attend community sponsored programs, and give greetings when possible. There are many people who would enjoy meeting you and even sharing in your concerns. You can step beyond loneliness by stepping out of it.

You can buy tickets at: https://secure.sdhumane.org/site/Ticketing? view=Tickets&id=138547

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Dos Valles Garden Club

Plant Sale

June 17 • 8am to Noon

28933 Cole Grade Rd. • Valley Center at Martin Gang Ranch

All proceeds support scholarships for local students. To learn more about the Dos Valles Garden club, visit dosvallesgardenclub.com

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Summer Soirée Concert

June 17 • 3:15 p.m.

Rancho Santa Fe Community Center 5927 La Sendita

Pacific Coast Harmony will present “Happy Together,” a concert of modern four-part acapella harmony music on Saturday June 17, 2023, at 3:15 p.m. at the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center, 5967 La Sendita, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067.

The music spans the Great American Songbook, Broadway theater and film, popular songs, and beyond. In addition to the chorus, there will be several quartet appearances, featuring “The Summertimers Harmony Band,” 2022 Barbershop Harmony Society Far Western District champs.

Stacee is pet of the week at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 1-1/2-year-old, 13-pound, female, Terrier mix.

Stacee was a stray in the Imperial Valley. She was taken to a pet rescue where she had a litter of puppies. The puppies were adopted, then Stacee was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through Friends of County Animal Shelters (FOCAS.)

The $145 adoption fee for Stacee includes medical exam, spay, up to date vaccinations, registered microchip, and a one-year license if her new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society. For more information visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas, call 760-753-6413, or log on to www. SDpets.org.

Open 11 to 4, Friday through Monday, and by appointment Wednesday and Thursday.

Meet Blu, an adorable canine companion who has unlimited potential to be your BEST best fur-iend ever! Blu thrives in calm and peaceful environments where she can feel safe and secure. Loud noises and bustling activities can make her anxious, so a serene home without too much commotion would be ideal for her. Blu is a sensitive soul who appreciates gentle handling and a patient approach. Once she trusts you, she will shower you with affection and loyalty. With some understanding and reassurance, Blu’s nervousness may gradually diminish, and you’ll see her true personality shine. If you are seeking a gentle and loving companion and can provide a calm and peaceful home, Blu will reward you with unwavering devotion and a lifetime of happiness. Blu is available for adoption at San Diego Humane Society’s Escondido Campus at 3500 Burnet Dr. If you have questions about the adoption process, you can visit sdhumane.org/adopt or call 619-299-7012.

Online profile: https://www.sdhumane.org/adopt/available-pets/animal-single.html?petId=611992

Pastor Huls

Pastor Huls

The Computer Factory

thecomputerfactory.net

When you’re out and about you stay connected with your smart phone. On trips you have your notebook PC as well as your smart phone to keep you connected. But when you’re at work or at home, you can enjoy the comfort and convenience of your own “Internet workstation.” You need a large screen so you don’t have to squint to read the fine print, a screen big enough to view landscapes, sunsets, pictures and movies in their natural living color. You’ll love the full rich stereo speakers that don’t pinch the quality of recorded or streamed music through tiny little speakers.

Your full sized wireless keyboard and mouse are faster, easier and more accurate than crowded notebook keyboards and tiny touch pads and much more comfortable than

Your Perfect Home or Business “Internet Workstation”

the claustrophobic on-screen smart phone control options. The wireless Internet allows Ethernet connectivity between the PC and peripherals, like a printers, DVDs and other devices ensuring that there will be no jungle of wires and cables at your “workstation”. The wireless network can also service your remote home or work security system, crib monitor, motion detectors, temperature controls, alarms and contact with your smart phone.

The voice activated “digital assistant” may not be appropriate in your workplace, but it sure is handy at home. We have “Hey Google” in the master bedroom and Alexa in the living room. We love it. With it we have instant access to virtually the entire world of human knowledge. When did Houdini die? How many electrons in a plutonium atom? Who led the American League in batting average in 1983? What is the address and phone number of The Computer Factory in San Marcos, How far away is the nearest Starbucks? How much is a pound of hamburger at Wall-Mart? Will it rain today? What’s the temperature in Borrego Springs? How tall is Bill Gates? If you know how to ask the question, your digital assistant can answer it, within a second or two.

Many of us already have an “Internet workstation” at home or at work. Nearly everyone has most of what is required to assemble one. Here is our recommendation that includes everything you need for an ideal “Internet workstation.”

1. Any standard Internet service

(Cox, Spectrum, AT&T) including a wireless modem.

2. Nearly any desktop, notebook, All-in-One or micro PC that was manufactured after 2009.

3. Windows 10 or 11.

4. Wireless keyboard and mouse

5. Any 22inch or larger flat screen color monitor.

6. Any 250-500GB SSD (solid state drive)

7. At least one Alexa or Google “digital assistant”

To upgrade an older PC (Window 7, 8, or 8.1) to a fully functional “Internet workstation” requires an

upgrade to Windows 10/11, installing a new SSD (solid state drive), adding a wireless keyboard and mouse, installing a wireless Internet adapter and purchasing a “digital assistant. The total material and labor cost for this upgrade would be $250-$275.

To assemble the “Internet workstation” from scratch, we would use a late model refurbished Windows 10/11 PC, a 24 inch monitor, wireless keyboard and mouse and a new digital assistant. The cost of this completely functional “Internet workstation” is only about $500.

If you don’t already have a fully functional “Internet workstation” in your home or workplace right now, get in here and get yours done before the summer rush.

“Dads and Grads” was what I typed in for an online search. Thought it would say, “Give Dad what he really wants this Fathers’ Day,” then a list of ugly ties, cheap cologne, and a Belly Button Brush.

For grads, the gifts varied from necklaces and laptops to vacation trips or greeting cards that said, “We never thought you would make it. I was going to give you cash but already sealed the envelope.”

Then I found an article about how your favorite, 4-legged, furry, family member can thank Dad for the walks in the rain, the 3am trips to the kitchen to growl at something invisible, or the demands for another treat.

There were lots of ideas, depending on your dog’s budget.

A whisky glass etched with “The Dogfather.” That’s cute, especially if your dog drives you to drink.

A GPS tracker to help Dad find his dog if it sees an open door and makes a break for freedom. It’s not much fun, but if you find your dog faster, you can get back to the whiskey glass.

I liked the treat dispenser with a built-in camera. When you’re away from home, you can use your phone to watch your dog. It has a speaker, so you can ask, “Who’s the best dog in the world?” Then hit a button and this gadget will toss a treat to the best dog in the world.

The NFL Dog Leash comes with

your team’s logo. My grand dog, Barkley, would need two. One that says Eagles for the Daddy walks and one that says Bears for the Mommy walks.

The list ended with dog walking boots.

With the boots, you won’t have to carry your dog home because the sidewalk is too hot for paw pads. That’s good for both of you.

Make plans this Fathers’ Day for your dog and its Dad to share time together, taking a walk and enjoying a friendship like no other. Plan something special, no matter how many feet your kids have.

Dads and Grads And Hot Paw Pads

John Van Zante’s Critter Corner

Chuckles from page 2

as me, but I’m only 5’6” and 130 pounds and he’s 6’8” and near 300 pounds dry.

Be sure to tell Walt and Elmer to hurry and join before other fellers get onto this setup and come stampeding in.

Your loving daughter, Alice

The next time you hear a politician use the Word ‘billion’ in a casual manner, think about whether you want the ‘politicians’ spending YOUR tax money.

A billion is a difficult number to comprehend, But one advertising agency did a good job of putting that figure into some perspective in one of its releases.

A billion seconds ago it was 1959.

A billion hours ago our ancestors were living in the Stone Age.

A billion days ago no-one walked on the earth on two feet.

A billion dollars ago was only 8 hours and 20 minutes, at the rate our government is spending it.

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make you pay for your airspace violation by turning their tray table into a drum set -- or worse. Also, young passengers like to put their fingers in the cracks between the seats. If you lean back at the wrong time, you could seriously injure them.

If the passenger behind you is tall, injured or disabled. I was all three on a recent red-eye flight from Buenos Aires to Houston -- I was on crutches after a ski accident left me with a broken pelvis -- and I used up every square inch of personal space. If you see a tall guy with crutches, don’t even think about leaning back. Your selfish actions could cause the passenger to be carried out of the plane on a stretcher.

No one should recline their economy class airline seat anymore. But if you feel you absolutely must, at least ask for permission. Failure to do so could result in damage to electronics, a hefty dry cleaning bill, or serious injury to your fellow passengers. Besides, asking is the polite thing to do.

Tips For Handling A Seat Leaner

If someone reclines into your personal space, what can you do?

Famous Quotes

“I’m sick of following my dreams, man. I’m just going to ask where they’re going and hook up with ’em later.”

~ Mitch Hedberg

“Gentlemen, you can’t fight in here. This is the war room.”

~ President Merkin Muffley (Peter Sellers), Dr. Strangelove

“My mother always used to say: The older you get, the better you get, unless you’re a banana.”

~ Rose (Betty White), The Golden Girls

“Halloween is the beginning of the holiday shopping season. That’s for women. The beginning of the holiday shopping season for men is Christmas Eve.”

~ David Letterman

“Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them and you have their shoes.”

~ Jack Handey

“Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence in society.”

~ Mark Twain

“Before you marry a person, you should first make them use a computer with slow Internet to see who they really are.”

~ Will Ferrell

Keep Your Pets Safe This Summer

Move to a different seat. If there’s an empty seat nearby that isn’t behind a leaning passenger, take it. You may also be able to persuade another passenger -- maybe someone with shorter legs -- to switch seats.

Ask a flight attendant for help. Crewmembers want to avoid any midair confrontations between passengers. They’ll do their best to accommodate you. But avoid pressing the flight attendant call button repeatedly -- that will just annoy them.

Negotiate a compromise. Some passengers insist on leaning their seat all the way back, but most are willing to compromise, where they get a little lean and you keep some of your space. A polite request might fix this.

Christopher Elliott is an author, consumer advocate, and journalist. He founded Elliott Advocacy, a nonprofit organization that helps solve consumer problems. He publishes Elliott Confidential, a travel newsletter, and the Elliott Report, a news site about customer service. If you need help with a consumer problem, you can email him at chris@elliott.org.

The San Diego Humane Society is sharing important reminders for pet owners about how to keep their animals safe when it is hot outside. Too often the organization witnesses animals who are without shelter from the sun, exercised too hard in the heat, or left in cars that can become fatally hot in minutes. In 2022 alone, San Diego Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement responded to more than 400 calls about animals trapped inside cars on hot days.

“As pet owners, it is our responsibility to make sure our animals stay safe and have a cool place to rest when it is hot outside,” said Dr. Gary Weitzman, president and CEO of San Diego Humane Society. “Don’t take them with you, unless you can ensure that they will be safe and won’t overheat while you are out.”

10 Tips to Keep Animals Safe During Hot Weather

1. Always provide plenty of cool, clean water for your animal.

2. Leave your pets at home as much as possible. You may think they’ll be lonely, but they’ll be much more comfortable in your cool home than outside on hot pavement or riding in a hot car.

3. If you must take your pet along for the ride, NEVER leave your pet alone in a parked vehicle. If the temperature outside is 80 degrees, the temperature inside your car will quickly climb to 120 degrees – even with the windows down! Tragically, this can become fatal for pets quickly, and it’s a situation that’s fully preventable.

4. If you see a pet inside a parked car on a hot day and they appear to be struggling, please call San Diego Humane Society at 619299-7012 (press 1 for Dispatch) or your local law enforcement agency for assistance.

5. Dogs’ paws are sensitive. If you let them stand on hot pavement, their paws can burn in as quickly as 7 seconds. If it the temperature is in the upper 80s, the pavement can be 150 degrees. Bring along a towel or blanket for your dog to rest on, giving their pads a break from the heat. Be sure to allow for plenty of breaks and find shady spots to cool off.

6. Never force your animal to exercise in hot, humid weather. Exercise your pet in the cool of the early morning or evening. And please, never run your dog next to a bike during the heat. In addition to the hot air, the hot pavement increases the risk for heat stroke.

7. Signs of heat stroke include: heavy panting, glazed eyes, a rapid pulse, unsteadiness, a staggering gait, vomiting, or a deep red tongue. If you believe your pet is suffering from heat exhaustion, contact your veterinarian right away — it could save your pet’s life.

8. Animals can get sunburned too — don’t forget to protect hairless and light-coated animals with sunscreen.

9. Always provide plenty of shade for an animal staying outside the house. Bring your pet inside during the heat of the day and let them rest in a cool part of your house. If you take your dog to the beach or park, make sure you can provide a shaded spot for resting.

10. Livestock need a reprieve from the sun and heat too. Always provide ample shade and a continuous supply of cool, clean water. Water is very important, allowing animals’ bodies to cool off and stay cool.

For more heat safety tips, please check our website: sdhumane.org/ staycool.

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like dogs.

Chapter Nine. “To perform artificial respiration, turn patient face down with one arm extended overhead… Do not quit! Even if no immediate results are seen, do not give up until at least two hours’ effort has been made…”

Last year, in Columbia, Missouri, Joseph Diener, 16, and Dominic Viet, 15, were riding bikes when they happened upon a woman drowning.

“We could see her sinking down…” said Dominic. “We didn’t have time to think about the risks, we had to get her out.”

She survived. Both boys had recently earned merit badges in lifesaving.

A few years ago, 12-year-old Jake Little, of Esperero Canyon Middle School in Tuscon, Arizona, was in Spanish class when he noticed something wrong with his teacher. “I saw her get up and gasp for air, and her face turned red…”

She was choking to death.

“Everyone didn’t know what to do…” said Jake. “So I rushed up and gave her the Heimlich maneuver. I do not consider myself a hero, I consider myself a normal Boy Scout.”

Membership within the Boy Scouts of America has declined by two thirds since 2019. When I was a kid there were 5 million Scouts in the world. Today, there are nearly 700,000. The number keeps going down.

At this rate, Scouting could disappear within the next few years. There are many naysayers who fervently hope it does go away.

Over 110 million Americans have participated in the Scouts. Eleven

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of the 12 men who walked on the moon were Boy Scouts. Five U.S. Presidents were Scouts. My grandfather was a Scout. Personally, I will never forget standing in a Methodist church, wearing a khaki uniform, showing three-finger salute, reciting an oath before my flag and my friends:

“On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country, and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.”

I don’t care what you’ve heard, there is no such thing as a former Boy Scout.

outdoor movie series in San Diego County, with dozens of hosting sites and over a hundred screenings. It launched in 2007 as a ‘take back our parks’ initiative – in sync with the County’s Live Well vision to sustain safe, healthy and thriving communities.

Shows run May through October, in neighborhoods from the beach to the desert, and everything in between. Each movie event gives residents a reason to visit their local parks after dark, deterring inappropriate loitering and park use, and bringing additional safety and security to residents’ favorite locales.

Events begin as early as 6 p.m., though actual movie start times are 15 minutes after sunset. Before the movie, many locations provide additional entertainment like arts and crafts, games, costume contests, music, dancing and food trucks.

Movies, dates and locations are subject to change. For more information, visit summermoviesinthepark.com.

tion (CCF) for our annual Grants Celebration as we award 20232024 nonprofit grantees serving our community.

Mingle with CCF members, colleagues and neighbors as we help spread the spirit of philanthropy and learn more about making a positive impact in Carlsbad.

Appetizers, wine, and beer will be served.

The event is complimentary but please RSVP at www.SDFoundation.org/CCFEvent

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Worlds Largest Swim Lesson

June 22 • 10am to 2pm Las Posas Pool 1387 W. Borden Road Woodland Park Pool 671 Woodland Parkway

Be a part of the Worlds Largest Swim Lesson! These free events are for you and your family to come together to swim, and learn about water safety!

• Sponsored Local Food

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The concert will follow a reception from 2:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. with beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction.

Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased by emailing Tickets@PacificCoastHarmony.org or by calling (619) HARMONY /427-6669.

Pacific Coast Harmony is an a cappella ensemble based in La Jolla, California, under the direction of Bonnie McKibben, an award-winning director, quartet champion, and recording artist.

PCH is proud to be a chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society.

For more information, visit PacificCoastharmony.org or call (619) 427-6669.

Summer Movies In The Park

Summer Movies in the Park is the largest free and family-friendly

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Escondido Chamber

Installation and Awards Dinner

June 30 • 5pm to 9pm

California Center of the Arts

340 N. Escondido Blvd. • Escondido

Join the Greater Escondido Chamber of Commerce in honoring business excellence in Escondido at our 112th Annual Installation & Awards Dinner. We will be celebrating our new Board of Directors & Ambassadors. Let’s have a roaring good time with food, drinks, and festive entertainment! The dress code for the evening is flapper dresses and jazz suits, and the theme this year is...a drum roll, please...The Greater Gatsby Gala! For more information visit greaterescondido.org

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Carlsbad Charitable Foundation Grants Celebration

June 15 • 5:30pm to 7:30pm Full Swing Golf

1905 Aston Ave., #100, Carlsbad

Join Carlsbad Charitable Founda-

• San Marcos Fire Department: CPR demo

• Complimentary Swim Lesson Level Evaluations

• Coloring Booth

• Water Safety Activity Stations

• Free Open Rec Swim

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Blood Drive Hosted by Valley Center Chamber

June 28 • 11am to 4pm

Armstrong Feed 28520 S. Cole Grade Road Valley Center

The Chamber is happy to host another blood drive as we head into summer. Click on the link below to sign up today. The Blood Mobile will be parking at Armstrong Feed & Supply. Chamber member Swag Bags will be given to all who stop by and say Hi.

All donors will receive a Padres Summer Blood Drive t-shirt.

While supplies last and sizes subject to availability.

To schedule an appointment call 619-400-8251 or visit sandiegobloodbank.org/donate.

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spirituality, and reincarnation, as well as a best-selling memoir, “Out on a Limb.” (1983).

Born March 30, 1937, Warren’s birth name is Henry Warren “Beaty,” but he changed the spelling of his last name when he began acting. He is credited with ushering in “New Hollywood” in the late 1960s. Beatty’s career has spanned over six decades and he has been nominated for 14 Academy Awards, including four for Best Actor, four for Best Picture, two for Best Director, three for Original Screenplay, and one for Adapted Screenplay. Beatty is the only person to have been nominated for acting in, directing, writing, and producing the same film, and he did so twice: first for “Heaven Can Wait,” and again for “Reds.”

Warren became interested in movies as a child, often accompanying Shirley to theaters. One film that had an important early influence on him was “The Philadelphia Story” (1940), which he saw when it was re-released in the 1950s. He noticed a strong resemblance between its star, Katharine Hepburn, and his mother, in both appearance and personality, he said they symbolized “perpetual integrity.” Another film that influenced him was “Love Affair” (1939), starring Charles Boyer and Irene Dunne. The film was remade in 1957, as “An Affair to Remember,” starring Cary Grant and

Deborah Kerr. Warren found the story “deeply moving,” and recalled that “This is a movie I always wanted to make.” Warren re-made “Love Affair” in 1994, starring alongside his wife, Annette Bening and the legendary Katharine Hepburn in the pivotal role as the grandmother.

Eight of the films Warren produced earned 53 Academy nominations. In 1999, he was awarded the Academy’s highest honor, the Irving G. Thalberg Award. Warren was nominated for 18 Golden Globe Awards, winning six, including the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2007. Among his Golden Globe–nominated films are his screen debut “Splendor in the Grass” (1961), “Bonnie and Clyde” (1967), “Shampoo” (1975), “Heaven Can Wait” (1978), “Reds” (1981), “Dick Tracy” (1990), “Bugsy” (1991), “Bulworth” (1998), and “Rules Don’t Apply” (2016), all of which he also produced. Director and collaborator Arthur Penn described Beatty as “… the perfect producer,” adding, “He makes everyone demand the best of themselves. Warren stays with a picture through editing, mixing, and scoring.”

To the present, these extraordinary siblings continue to be two of Hollywood’s most prominent and successful talents having garnered more accolades than any other family of parent-child, grandchild or sibling combinations.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

37-2023-00018321-CU-PT-NC

TO ALL INTERESTED PER-

SONS: Petitioner Charles Stephen Wells filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Charles Stephen Wells to Proposed name Charles Steven Wells. 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: 6/16/2023, 8:30 am, in Dept. 25

The address of the court is: 325 S. Melrose, Vista, CA. 92081. No hearing will occur on the above date: see attachment. 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 January 30, 2023

/s/ Brad A. Weinreb, Judge of the Superior Court 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME

STATEMENT 2023-9008946

The name of the business: Joey Grace Productions, located at 2100 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 21416, Carlsbad, CA 92011. Registrant

Information: Orliebethe Guysayko Lacangan, 2293 Eastbrook Road, Vista, CA 92081. This business is operated by an individual. First day of business: 4/1/2023

/s/ Orliebethe Guysayko Lacangan with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/24/2023 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT 2023-9009087

The name of the business: Snips & Snuggles Pet Grooming, located at 4151 Avenida De La Plata, Oceanside, CA 92056. Registrant

Information: Jessica Bobadilla, 1505 Spring Creek Ln., Oceanside, CA 92057. This business is operated by an individual. First day of business: N/A

/s/ Jessica Bobadilla with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/25/2023

5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT 2023-9009113

The name of the business: AirCare

Int’l Ground Transport, located at 2105 Camino Vida Roble, Suite A, Carlsbad, CA 92011. Registrant

Information: Sottek Trippe Enterprise, LLC, 2105 Camino Vida Roble, Suite A, Carlsbad, CA 92011. This business is operated by a limited liability company.

First day of business: 5/1/2008

/s/ Cory Graham Sottek, Managing Member with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/25/2023

5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT 2023-9008977

The name of the business: Socalsigned, located at 11005 Logan Way, San Diego, CA 92129. Registrant Information:

Dewanda Trish Sheppard, 11005 Logan Way, San Diego, CA 92129. This business is operated by an individual. First day of business:

N/A

/s/ Dewanda Trish Sheppard with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/24/2023

5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT 2023-9009856

The name of the business: The Garage 86 Automotive Excellence, located at 2364 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029. Registrant Information: Johnny Duong, 30171 Emerald Ln, Hemet, CA 92543. This business is operated by an individual. First day of business: N/A

/s/ Johnny Duong with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/25/2023

5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT 2023-9009685

The name of the business: Unique Indian Arts & Crafts, Southwest Indian Arts & Crafts, located at 1950 Hacienda Drive, Vista, CA 92081. Registrant Information: Larry Benson, 1620 Glasgow Lane, Escondido, CA 92027. This business is operated by an individual. First day of business: 10/15/1985

/s/ Larry Benson with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 5/2/2023

5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT 2023-9010512

The name of the business: K&K Sewer Inspectors, located at 676 Tukmal Dr., Oceanside, CA 92058. Registrant Information: Brian A. Samoska, 676 Tukmal Dr., Oceanside, CA 92058. This business is operated by an individual. First day of business:

N/A

/s/ Brian A. Samoska with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 5/12/2023

5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME

STATEMENT 2023-9010438

The name of the business: Tirocchi

Construction, located at 5147 Morro Hills Pl., Fallbrook, CA

92028. Registrant Information: Richard A. Tirocchi, 5147 Morro Hills Pl., Fallbrook, CA 92028. This business is operated by an individual. First day of business: 5/11/2023

/s/ Richard Tirocchi with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 5/11/2023 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2023-9010562

The name of the business: The Junk Remover, located at 4850 Concho Cir., Oceanside, CA 92057. Registrant Information: Isaac charles Dailey Jr., 4850 Concho Cir., Oceanside, CA 92057. This business is operated by an individual. First day of business: N/A

/s/ Isaac Charles Dailey Jr. with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 5/12/2023

5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2023-9010417

The name of the business: Painting

To The Max, located at 743 Mason Road, Vista, CA 92084. Registrant Information: Michael Alexander Xanthakis, 743 Mason Road, Vista, CA 92084. This business is operated by an individual. First day of business: 10/21/1982

/s/ Michael Alexander Xanthakis with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 5/11/2023

5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8/2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME 37-2023-00020036-CU-PT-NC TO ALL INTERESTED PER-

SONS: Petitioner Erin Carr and Chris Carr filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Courtney Carr to Proposed name Paige Courtney Carr. 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: 6/30/2023, 8:30 am, in Dept.

25

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 May 11, 2023

/s/ Brad A. Weinreb, Judge of the Superior Court 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 2023-9011296

The name of the business: Kearny Mesa Commercial Kitchen Rental, located at 8360 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, #112, San Diego, CA 92111-1321. Registrant

Information: Eric Gallerstein, 4169 Hamilton Street, San Diego, CA 92104 and Jacob Bertlett, 657 Brightwood Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910. This business is operated by a general partnership. First day of business: 2/2/2023

/s/ Eric Gallerstein with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 5/23/2023

5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/25/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2023-9011295

The name of the business: RAD Burger & Fluster Cluck Hot Chicken, located at 8360 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, #112, San Diego, CA 92111-1321.

Registrant Information: Mastiff Sausage Company, Inc., 8360 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, /3112, San Diego, CA 92111-1321. This business is operated by a corporation. First day of business:

2/17/2016

/s/ Eric Gallerstein, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 5/23/2023

5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/25/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2023-9011294

The name of the business: Mastiff Kitchen, the Pig’s Gig BBQ, Mastiff Kitchen, located at 3038 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104. Registrant Information: Tugboat Sausage Company, Inc., 657 Brightwood Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910. This business is operated by a corporation. First day of business: 2/22/2023

/s/ Jacob Bartlett, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County

Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 5/23/2023

5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/25/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2023-9011276

The name of the business: Strong Arm Consulting, located at 202 Hawthorne Cir, Vista, CA 92083.

Registrant Information: Sean Linden Ploesch, 202 Hawthorne Cir, Vista, CA 92083. This business is operated by an individual. First day of business: 3/14/2023

/s/ sean Linden Ploesch with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County

Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 5/23/2023

5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/25/2023