January 2, 2025

January 2, 2025

Volume 55 - No. 1

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Why Everyone Needs to Have It

By Friedrich Gomez We don’t like to think about ourselves or loved ones being in life-ordeath emergency situations, but, we all must be prepared in case such an event might, unexpectedly, arise.

EVERY YEAR, ONE MILLION PEOPLE ARE ADMITTED TO HOSPITALS UNCONSCIOUS & UNABLE TO COMMUNICATE. Hospital and medical experts say it is a most frightening and escalating problem, nationwide, that is of growing concern.

Every year, over one million people are admitted to hospitals unconscious and unable to communicate.

Such situations often compound an already-potential life-or-death situation.

First responders, such as paramedics, often confront such scenarios where unconscious people are unable to communicate their critical medical needs or conditions, such as if they are diabetic, have heart pacemakers, have dangerous medical allergies, or any prior history of

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mini-strokes aka transient ischemic attack (TIA) which is a temporary disruption in blood supply to the brain. (Note: TIA is often an early warning of a full fledge stroke.)

Leaving emergency contact information with family and friends is crucial because it allows them to be notified and able to readily access important details about you in case of an accident, medical emergency, or other crisis, enabling them to make informed decisions and provide necessary support when you are unable to do so yourself; essentially, it ensures someone can

reach out to your loved ones if you are unable to communicate your situation.

86 percent of Americans have not provided their emergency contacts with all the critical information needed for a medical emergency (personal contacts, health insurance information, allergy/chronic condition information, etc.)

Less than a quarter (only 24 percent) of Americans have told their emergency contacts their organ donor status. Sadly, all too often, emergency contacts are left with

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Emergency from page 1 a traumatic duty and stress of not being fully informed of a person’s wishes.

Only 37 percent of Americans have shared their health insurance information or their doctor’s information with their emergency contacts. Most think they are prepared, when in reality they are far from it.

CREATE EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST ON COMPUTER, MOBILE PHONE & HAVE A GROUP CONVERSATION TO ANSWER QUESTIONS. You can create a group list on all mobile phones and devices (e.g. personal computer) of the people you would need to communicate with if there was such an emergency or disaster. And make certain that they are all aware of such an emergency contact list. Make certain they have given permission to be on such an emergency list.

(but with 1/4 of smartphone owners using auto-locking features, it’s hard to say this helps if you are rendered unconscious or in a severe disability state.

Once you have selected your emergency contacts, it’s time to have a conversation about your wishes (either via emails, Zoom, or in-person). Too often, emergency contacts are unprepared for the tasks they face, or they are left with a mess to unravel. By taking a little time, you can set the record straight about your wishes and clarify any questions or confusions they may have.

(Source: https://www.hospicebasics.org/6-things-share-emergency-contacts) CONVERSATION TIPS Set up a time to talk with each emergency contact individually or bring them together at the same time (virtual or in-person).

1. Select a quiet, private place so that you can share freely.

3. Tell them where you keep your important documents, and if you’ve completed a funeral plan, give them a copy.

4. Listen to any concerns they may have and answer questions.

OVER 800,000 CHILDREN ARE REPORTED MISSING EACH YEAR & WITHOUT EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION ON THEM. It is every parent’s worst nightmare, but emergency contact lists are not always for adults – they can also be for our innocent and vulnerable children.

In the United States, it is a heartbreaking reality that over 800,000 children are reported missing each year, and an additional 500,000 go missing without being reported. This means that a child goes missing in the U.S. every 40 seconds, or over 2,100 per day. And virtually every one of them does not have adequate emergency contact information on them.

information needed to put out a report.

And to repeat, the first hour is the most crucial for a child’s safe return.

Yes, it is crucial for lost children to have emergency contact information on them, as it allows authorities or helpful individuals to quickly reach their parents or guardians in case they become separated from their family, which significantly increases the chances of a safe return.

IF THEY ARE TOO YOUNG TO TALK & FOR THOSE OLDE ENOUGH TO SPEAK. Provide a way for children to identify themselves. For younger children, have their information in their pocket. If they are olde enough to speak and can relay the information, practise reciting your phone number with them, and if they are olde enough to understand, let them know they can always call 911.

Children should carry emergency

2. Share your reasons for getting your affairs in order.

While the first hour is the most crucial for a child’s safe return, it often takes parents more than three hours to gather the critical

It only takes about 3 times of hearing the song “Frosty the Snowman” before I wish someone would push him into a hot tub. ....

Christmas morning and my gift giving is finally done. I gave everyone batteries, toys and electronics not included.

He replied, ‘I’m driving to Toronto.’ The nurse smiled at him and carried on making her rounds The next night as she walked past Frank’s room she saw the same thing.

Franks wife. He’s gone to Toronto for a couple of days.’

lands on a snowman? He gets frostbite.

***

Why did the snowman leave? He had a meltdown.

Again she asked, ‘Frank, what are you doing?’

What did the mitten say to the hand? I’ve got you covered.

I’m sure they’ll be thrilled. ....

One night a nurse was making her rounds in a nursing home.

He replied, ‘I’m driving to Toronto.

It’s a two day trip, you know!’

What do you call a cold thief? A brrrr-glar.

The nurse smiled at him and carried on making her rounds.

Why is a sled always discouraged?

It’s continuously on a downward slide.

29 percent of Americans have an emergency contact in their phone

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Give Us This Day Our Daily Chuckle

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

While walking down the hall, she came across an open door.

She looked in and saw old Frank sitting up in bed pretending to drive.

She asked, ‘Frank, what are you doing?’

Five minutes later she came across another open door and looked in.

She saw Bob pretending to dance with someone. She then asked, ‘Bob, what are you doing?’

Bob replied, ‘I’m dancing with

Winter Jokes

Where does a snowman store his cash? In a snowbank.

Why did the reindeer have a limp?

He took a snowfall.

Why was there a puddle in front of the fireplace? A snowman was trying to warm himself.

Why did the snowman hold up his arms? He was told to freeze.

Why did the orchestra set up in the snow? They wanted to play “cool jazz.”

What did the black ice ask the car?

Wanna go for a spin?

What happens when you catch a

What happens when a mosquito

Chuckles continued on page 7

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SHOULD CHILDREN CARRY ON THEM?

information including their full name, date of birth, home address, phone number, emergency contact names and numbers, any relevant medical information like allergies, medications they are taking, medical condition and should be taught how to call 911 in an emergency; this information can be kept on a small card in their pocket or backpack, depending on their age and ability to memorize details.

Children should carry emergency information including their full name, date of birth, home address, phone number, emergency contact names and numbers, any relevant medical information like allergies, medications, and medical condition, and should be taught how to call 911 in an emergency; this information can be kept on a small card in their pocket or backpack, depending on their age and ability to memorize details. A pretty bracelet or necklace can have basic information engraved upon it.

1. Medical bracelet or necklace: For children with severe allergies, consider a medical ID bracelet or necklace with essential information.

2. Age appropriate: Adjust the level of detail based on the child’s age and ability to understand.

3. Regular updates: Keep the information current with any address changes, new contact numbers, or updated medical details.

4. Practice scenarios: Role-play emergency situations to help children feel confident in using their emergency information.

HELPFUL & SURPRISING STATISTICS ON MISSING CHILDREN IN THE UNITED STATES. Here are some rather startling statistics about missing children in the U.S A. Family Abductions: 203,900 children are victims of family abductions each year.

B. Non-Family Abductions 58,200 children are victims of non-family abductions each year.

C. Stereotypical Kidnappings: A smaller number of children are victims of “stereotypical” kidnappings, where a stranger or acquaintance abducts the child, transports them a significant distance, and holds them for ransom or other criminal purposes.

D. Missing Person Files: In 2023, there were 563,389 missing person files in the U.S., which is an increase from 2021. However, statistics on missing children can be inaccurate due to: Under-Reporting or Under-Recognition, Inflation, Incorrect Database Entry of case information, and Deletion of Records once a case is closed.

(Source: Child Crime Prevention & Safety Center & FBI Files.)

WHAT EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

SHOCKING FACT ABOUT CHILDREN: 71 percent of Americans feel prepared to handle a medical emergency but in reality only 1 in 4 parents have an emergency contact list for babysitters and 29 percent of American parents have no emergency plan in place whatsoever.

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Trump Victory Car Parade January 5 • 12:30pm Trump Victory Car Parade followed by free Popcorn and Movie: Fentanyl: Death Inc. at 2:00 pm at Christ Community Reformed Church 777 West Felicita Ave., Escondido CA 92025 to celebrate an epic comeback victory.

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION CAN PREVENT FAMILY MEMBERS NEEDLESS PANIC & ANXIETY.

Salt and Light Council, RSVP: ops@saltandlightcouncil.org

Always remember, making such preparations is not only of practical concern to you, but, it also minimizes the trauma and burden that friends, loved ones, and family members experience in trying to fulfill their duties regarding your welfare while they, themselves, are emotionally caught up in the emergency crises.

Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting January 6 • 10am to noon

That’s exactly what happened with me and my editor and publisher of The Paper lyle e. davis who legally wanted to adopt me.

To me, he is already – and has long been -- my father, and I, his son, predating and regardless of any legality, which is not necessary in the eyes of God whom I am taught is the greatest Law of Laws.

Nonetheless, I inadvertently caused my Dad great angst and panic when he was unable to get in touch with me when he was expecting me. Herewith, is his own narrative, in his own words, which speak of his emotional rollercoaster he went through, as captured in the following email to me and his coterie of friends, after the fact, from his busy newspaper newsroom office: From lyle e. davis. Oct. 26, 2024 1:35 a.m.

Everything that happens in life happens for a purpose.

Everything.

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Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting for all North County Inland Communities. Free monthly meetings for people with Parkinson’s and their care partners are held from 10 am until noon at San Rafael Church, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo, in the Parish Hall.

Our featured speaker for Monday, January 6th is Kendra French from 101 Mobility who will be presenting “Creating a Safe Home”. Separate breakout sessions for People with Parkinson’s and care partners will follow the presentation to discuss successes and challenges.

Come learn, share, meet, and enjoy the free refreshments with other involved Parkinson’s persons. Please call (760) 749-8234 or (760) 5181963 if you have any questions. *** Queens Court Luncheon February 8 • 11:30am The Hidden Valley Vista City Council of Beta Sigma Phi International will hold its’ Queens Court Luncheon, “Cheers to the Queen of Hearts” on February 8, 2025, beginning at 11:30am at Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Center, 100 Holland Glen, Escondido, CA. Cost is $38.00 per person. Menu choice is Cobb Salad.

RSVP by calling Susie at 760-889-

3552 by January 30, 2025.

Chapter Queens will be honored.

Beta Sigma Phi is a social, cultural and philanthropic International Sorority, headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with chapters throughout the world. If you are interested in belonging to a special organization and make many new friends, call Sue at 858-484-8752. *** Music Men Chorus Looking For Guys Who Love To Sing A Cappella Do you like “a cappella” singing?

(No Accompaniment). Want to sing in a chorus that sings 4-Part, Close-Harmony Songs with beautiful ringing chords?

If you answer “Yes!”, come visit the Music Men at a Tuesday evening rehearsal and try Barbershop Style singing. We always welcome visitors to sing with us.

We sing a variety of song styles romantic ballads, patriotic songs, pop tunes, songs from movies and musicals, gospel/inspirational songs, and Holiday music - at public events and private venues in North County.

The Music Men rehearse most Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:30 p.m. at San Marcos Lutheran Church, 3419 Grand Avenue, San Marcos 92078, in Luther Hall.

Contact Joe Pascucci at (760) 8453593 or joevalp@cox.net. Or check our website, musicmenchorus.org. *** Chess at Park Avenue Community Center Home of Escondido Senior Center 210 Park Avenue, Escondido 760-839-4688 Chess players of all skill levels are welcome every Wednesday in the shuffleboard building from Noon – 3 p.m. Friendly games with large boards and pieces provided. Follow the signs or ask at the front desk for directions.

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Local News

Carlsbad Police Detectives Execute Search Warrant on Burglary Suspects On November 15th, officers responded to a home in Carlsbad regarding a reported residential burglary. The homeowner, who was out of town at the time, contacted police after receiving a notification from his home security cameras that showed two individuals in his backyard wearing hoodies, gloves and bandanas. The suspects gained entry into his residence by breaking a second-story balcony door window. Once inside, they stole luxury handbags from a closet, $10,000 in cash, passports and Social Security cards from an unlocked safe. While at the residence, officers documented the burglary in a crime report, collected video evidence and processed the home for additional evidence. The case was transferred to our Property Crimes Investigation Unit, where detectives quickly identified a suspect vehicle connected to the case.

On December 12th, Carlsbad Police detectives assigned to a residential burglary detail assisted the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office in locating a vehicle associated with a residential burglary in San Marcos earlier that day. The associated vehicle in the San Marcos burglary

was identified as the same suspect vehicle involved in the November 15th Carlsbad burglary case.

state and working to identify potential victims connected to the recovered items.

Detectives spotted the vehicle and attempted to stop it for further investigation, but the driver fled, leading to a brief vehicle pursuit.

The pursuit was terminated in the interest of public safety. Shortly afterward, the vehicle was found abandoned after crashing into a wall. Witnesses reported seeing the driver fleeing on foot. With the help of a police K-9 unit, officers located and apprehended two suspects, who were then booked into jail by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.

For more information: Darbie Ernst, Property Crimes Unit Lieutenant, darbie.ernst@carlsbadca.gov

Following this arrest, Carlsbad Police detectives developed investigative leads that led to executing a search warrant at a residence in Los Angeles, California. During the search, they seized multiple designer purses, cash, jewelry, smartphones, passports, foreign currency and a handgun that was reported stolen during a residential burglary in Los Angeles County earlier in the year. Detectives are now collaborating with other law enforcement agencies across the

by phone at 760.745.1697 - but it’s even more fun and interesting to pop in and visit. Good people.

You’ll like them. ***

Man About Town

Are you over 62 years of age or older? Chances are good that you can convert your home into ready cash with a reverse mortgage . . . turning the equity in your home into a powerful income stream via monthly payments to you, not from you! Or you can opt for a lump sum payment or a line of credit for use only when and if you need it. You have more control over your income!

I know just the person who can help you.

The Grand Avenue merchants are gathering together with a series of ads in The Paper, all designed to induce you to “come on down!” to Grand Avenue in Escondido.

Leading off the parade is Jim Ellis, his sister, Tonya, and the staff at Escondido Coin, 241 E. Grand, Escondido. They would love to show you the latest information on stamp collecting, coins, and purchase or sale of precious metals.

They have years of experience, are widely admired and respected as experts in their field . . . and they’re easy to talk to.

They’re open Monday thru Friday from 10am to 3pm - can be reached

Vargas and Nathan Fletcher both behaved as though they were entitled to their positions, believing themselves to be above the law.

They funneled record amounts of taxpayer money into woke Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, yet behind closed doors, they treated employees differently based on their race and gender.

Letters to the Editor Dear Lyle, Supervisor Nora Vargas is now the second Democratic Supervisor to resign in the past two years. Her resignation is yet another example

Letters continued on page 14 full series of arm tattoos. Just what I’ve always wanted. Both arms with every color of the rainbow and every beast known to man as well as the occultist.

She knows her stuff! And she’s a most pleasant person to be around . . .perhaps most importantly, she’s local. You have a question? Call or see Laura . . she’s very responsive.

Under each nipple on my chest I had the words “white” on the left, and “chocolate” on the right.

Giver her a call, ask questions, get to know her. She can make your life so much more comfortable.

You can reach her at 760.518.9839.

She’s with New American Funding . . . a leader in reverse mortgages! ***

Santa came during the night and, while I was sleeping, gave me a number of things I had wanted, like, forever!

Laura Strickler, whom I have known since she was a teen ager, is an expert in reverse mortgages.

I have sat in on her presentation to groups of home owners and she

The actions of the past two Board Chairs fostered a culture of failure, entitlement, and hypocrisy in San Diego County’s government. The Vargas/Fletcher era will be remembered for its inability to deliver solutions for the people of San Diego County and for its failure to address the affordability crisis plagu-

is a powerful, dynamic, fact-filled speaker. But she doesn’t need to have an audience . . she can meet with you privately, or in a group setting, whichever you prefer.

Well, as of this writing it’s Christmas morning and I’m just as happy as could be.

Laura Strickler

of the Democratic Party’s inability to effectively govern in San Diego County. Democratic politicians have failed their constituents by neglecting to address the soaring cost of living, allowing homelessness to spiral out of control, and prioritizing criminal illegal immigrants over the needs of law-abiding residents. The ethical violations former County Executive Michael Vu has accused Vargas of are yet another stain on the leadership of County Democrats.

When I awoke this morning I had two lovely ear-rings, the size of silver dollars, firmly embedded in both ears. Santa had to perform surgery, while I was sleeping, and gave me two silver dollar size holes in my ears and then he inserted silver dollars! Real shiny and all.

Then, on each arm, he gave me a

That Santa! Such a joker!

Then, as I looked into the mirror, what to my surprise did appear but lovely jewelry, firmly pierced into my lower lip, my nose, both eyebrows and, feeling something strange, I looked down and noticed something in an unusual place ... another piercing in a very sensitive and private place. I sensed it rather than saw it as I wanted to save that unveiling for a later time in the day, after all the joy in my body had subsided a bit.

Then I opened another box under the Christmas tree and there they were! Just what I had been waiting for . . . for years. A genuine pair of great big, yellow, clown shoes!

They must have been at least a foot and a half in length.

Boy, will I ever be a big hit at the Chamber of Commerce meeting next Monday!

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Emergency from page 3 This was brought home to me this past Thursday when I almost had a panic attack over Friedrich Gomez.

I had an 11:15 appt with Jennifer, my nurse practitioner/(diabetes consultant,) at the VA Hospital in La Jolla, about a 45 minute/one hour drive from my home.

I had awakened at about 2 or 3 am with some pain from where I had recently had a root canal done. I got up, came into the office and did some work for about an hour, took a couple of pain killers and went back to bed. I didn’t wake up till 10:15 am, thanks to my painkillers . . . one hour before my 11:15 appt.

No Friedrich!

This was very unusual because (a) Friedrich NEVER forgets an appointment, (b) Friedrich always calls me an hour before it’s time Man About Town from page 4 I’m so grateful to Santa and this blessed Christmas Day. I just may wind up going to church and ask the pastor to bless these wonderful arm tattoos, the piercings . . . and, not to be forgotten, my lovely big yellow clown shoes.

I can just see the amazed and delighted looks of all the lovely little children as they come out of the Sunday School lessons, held on Christmas Day because, well, you know . . . and see me standing there . . . all full of smiles and happiness.

Isn’t this a special time of year?

Merry Blessed Christmas everybody!

I feel so . . . holy.

*** A Yank in Scotland . . .

A Yank’s memories of Prestwick.

I go back a few years. For example, on my first trip to Scotland we

to leave my house to make sure I’m awake, (c) He always arrives to pick me up at least a half-hour to an hour prior to our departure time . . . which gives us time to grab a cup of coffee, get gas, if needed, and have a fairly leisurely drive to La Jolla.

And no sign of Friedrich! I called his cell phone, no answer, went to voice mail.

I was going to have to drive myself to La Jolla. I dressed quickly and hopped in the car and was off.

All the way driving to La Jolla I was more and more worried about Friedrich. I know him so well . . . I knew he was either in the hospital or in the morgue. Those are the only two things that could have happened. Then I worried, if he was in either place I had no legal standing to see him, represent him, make decisions for him, or, worst case scenario, claim his body and make arrangements for a Kumeyaay Indian disposition of landed at Prestwick, not Glasgow.

It was only later that Prestwick discontinued the passenger terminal and focused on freight.

My first impressions of Prestwick were of the slate roofs I saw on our descent . . . then the row-houses . . . it was my first time visiting a “foreign” country and it was an exciting feeling, with new sights, sounds and aromas.

his remains.

I arrived in La Jolla and there was no problem. I parked my car and a large golf cart shuttle picked me up and drove me to the front door of the hospital. Once inside, I grabbed a wheelchair and pushed it, using it as a walker. I probably could have made it with my cane but didn’t want to take any chances. I arrived at 11:04, in plenty of time for my 11:15 appt., saw Jennifer, pleasant, but nervous chat; she, too, was concerned about Friedrich.

I finished my consultation, waited for a very short time for the shuttle which drove me right to my car. I know now that I don’t really need Friedrich to go to the hospital . . . I can do it myself . . . but I also know Friedrich gets his feelings hurt if I don’t let him drive me to the hospital . . . plus, I enjoy his company.

I made it home, checked email for any message from Friedrich . . . nothing; checked my voice mail, ting used to. He would come up with sayings, just off the cuff, that would crack us all up and are still recounted today . . . probably 3040 years after he passed on.

I married a Scots lass, Mary Holden, who had lived at 28 Clune Drive (I still remember after all these years!) I most certainly did not marry for money as Mary’s father was a hard working, and hilarious, coal miner.

I remember, because of jet lag, Mary and I were wide awake at about 3 or 4 am and rode our bicycles to the local bakery where we brought fresh rolls, hot, slathered with butter, and a glass of cold milk.

As we were cycling home several constables, wondering what these strange creatures were doing, riding bikes at 4 am, stopped us and made inquiries. When they discovered I was a Yank and we were going through jet lag they totally understood.

I also remember a distinctive aroma in Prestwick - not sure, but I think it came from either the colliery or the gas works. Not an unpleasant aroma, really . . . but kind of an industrial aroma.

I fell in love with Mary’s family, particularly her father. He was a rough and tumble giant of a man with a brogue that took some get-

Funny . . . as I write this I suddenly have a craving for a hot roll, slathered in butter . . . but I doubt it would be as tasty as that early Scottish morning.

I remember the routine we would settle into . . up early, have our tea, sit by the fireside, poring through the paper and reading the odds on the horse races later in the day.

nothing. Told Mary and April about what had happened and how worried I was.

The phone rang.

It was Friedrich!

For the first time ever he had forgotten an appointment and had gone out skin diving in the big beautiful Pacific Ocean with his beautiful girl friend Kimberly.

And almost gave me a heart attack.

I told him of my concerns and he agreed we should draft some type of legal document that would allow me to represent him and/or claim his body should something ever happen; he should also give me a list of emergency names and numbers for me to call . . . and instructions on how he wants his remains handled.

Emergency continued on page 12 Then we’d saunter on down to the bookies shop and place our bets and have a pint or two. (Usually only one as alcohol makes me drowsy . . . besides,Yanks aren’t used to drinking in the morning hours.)

If we weren’t out on a shopping or motoring trip we’d watch the telly and await the horse races to see if we had won our fortune that day.

We won some. We lost some. Usually, the losses exceeded the winnings.

I was pleased to learn that in the UK bookies are a highly respected profession, much like our CPA’s (Certified Public Accountants).

I learned the joys of motor trips in Scotland . . . and how it was quite common to pull off in a lay-by, get out the cooker and brew up some tea and soup and biscuits . . . then continue the journey . . . a car full of Scots with one Yank, all singing songs and laughing.

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The Biggest Travel Dangers of 2025

5th District Supervisor

Jim Desmond

Stop the Secret Placement of Sexually Violent Predators

Illustration by Dustin Elliott

by Christopher Elliott Hackers. Thieves. Infectious diseases.

Those are the top security threats in 2025, according to experts.

“Right now, there’s a lot of uncertainty when it comes to travel security,” says Joe Cronin, CEO of International Citizens Insurance.

Even the professionals are getting nervous. Safety concerns are one of the main reasons business travelers decline a business trip, according to the latest SAP Concur Global Business Travel Survey.

It’s going to be an interesting year to be on the road, say security professionals. And by “interesting” they mean “dangerous.”

So let’s talk about the new safety problems in 2025 and how to travel safely next year. I’ll also tell you how I’m preparing for one of the most uncertain years since the pandemic.

The New Safety Threats In 2025 Security experts say the coming year will bring new threats.

Cybersecurity “It’s a top concern,” says Shaun Boulter, global head of operations and security for AXA Partners.

“Our travelers and clients are increasingly requesting advice on how to protect themselves.” And for good reason. This year cybersecurity was one of the hottest topics -- and concerns -- as hackers breached businesses and political campaign operations. Boulter says education is the key to averting a disaster: Travelers should take proactive steps like ensuring their digital security is up to date with VPNs and strong passwords.

seen as very attractive travel destinations – in Europe and elsewhere – there have been numerous protests against tourism,” says Brittany Lewis, a security operations supervisor at Travel Guard.

Her team has seen tourists being targeted, “and we’ve even heard directly from customers who have experienced harassment in various locations.” Lewis says the trend is likely to continue in 2025.

New Infectious Diseases “Health risks are changing with newer strains of COVID-19 emerging,” says Michael Sheridan, who teaches at Temple University’s Japan campus. He’s right; in late 2024, COVID cases started to climb as the flu season started.

Sheridan recommends checking with your primary care physician or local pharmacy for a dose of the latest vaccine to help protect you from COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.

Cronin, the CEO of International Citizens Insurance, has been monitoring political unrest in the past few months that may affect travelers. That includes rising tensions in the Middle East and electionrelated violence in other places, including the United States. He sees that continuing into 2025.

He says the best way of avoiding such uncertainty is to review the travel advisories issued by the U.S. State Department and then plan accordingly.

How To Travel Safer In 2025 Let’s state the obvious. If you want to be safe in 2025, stay home. The world has always been a dangerous place, and it’s not getting any safer.

But there are ways to mitigate some of the risk, according to pros.

Violence Against Tourists

Make sure your travel insurance covers safety problems.

“In numerous countries that are

Look for comprehensive cover-

Over the past few years, the State of California, along with Liberty Healthcare, has placed some of the most dangerous criminals—Sexually Violent Predators (SVPs)— into communities throughout San Diego County. This practice has put our neighborhoods at risk and left many families living in fear.

Communities like Borrego Springs, Jacumba, and Rancho Bernardo have fought back, protesting these decisions and demanding transparency.

Now, the state and Liberty Healthcare have found a new, more sinister way to avoid public accountability. Instead of placing SVPs in a specific community—where residents can organize and voice their outrage—they are using “transient” releases. This means these predators are released into vague, undisclosed locations somewhere in San Diego County, effectively silencing community opposition.

Take, for example, the case of Alvin Quarles, infamously known as the “bolder than most” rapist.

ting heinous acts of rape against at least a dozen women. His release as a “transient” undercuts the public’s right to know and leaves all of San Diego County in the dark about where this predator resides.

This loophole in the system is unacceptable. The lack of transparency is not only dangerous but also a betrayal of public trust. Our communities deserve better. We deserve to know when and where SVPs are placed. This is a matter of public safety, and it is imperative that the State Legislature closes this loophole immediately.

I urge you to stand with me in demanding accountability and transparency from the State of California and Liberty Healthcare. Our neighborhoods deserve to feel safe, and our voices deserve to be heard.

Together, we can fight for a safer San Diego County.

For over three years, Quarles terrorized our communities, commit-

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

age that includes trip cancellation, medical evacuation and protection against natural disasters and political unrest. “Prepare for the unexpected,” advises Raymond Yorke, a spokesman for Redpoint Travel Protection, a travel insurance company. That means running a worstcase scenario before you travel and making sure you’re covered for any event.

cial intelligence does, too. “The proliferation of AI is an impending threat,” says Harding Bush, an associate director of security for Global Rescue. The reason: Tech scams, including deepfake cons, identity impersonation, and misleading travel advice from bots, can put travelers in danger, especially when they’re booking their trips or managing their itineraries.

Work with someone who has your back.

This is the year to play it safe with international travel.

That means either working with a professional travel advisor or a company that handles travel risk mitigation. And don’t let them just send you a link to more resources on safety. Susan Sherren, who runs Couture Trips, offers her clients a pre-travel Zoom session shortly before their departure dates. The added information and frank discussion about crime help set expectations. “Our clients leave their homes with a proactive mindset,” she says. And that has helped them avoid trouble.

John Rose, the chief risk and security officer at ALTOUR, says the geopolitical situation has him worried the most. “It’s the larger risk,” he says. “It’s not just the election cycles that happened or will happen all over the world, but its conflicts.” Rose says you have to be “very, very careful” when planning a trip in 2025 to account for the volatile geopolitical situation. In other words, 2025 may be the year to play it safer, when it comes to travel security -- especially when it comes to international travel.

Mind your computer.

Where are the hotspots? Robert Si-

It’s not just the usual cyberthreats that have experts worried. Artifi-

Dangers continued on page 14

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Chuckles from page 2 cold? You get cabin fever.

How do you know when a snowman is scared? He’s sitting in yellow snow.

What is the best way to build a snow fort? I-gloo it together.

What happens when you ask Santa for money? He leaves cold hard cash.

How does Jack Frost keep warm?

With a thick blanket of snow.

Why does Frosty’s wife look so young? She uses cold cream on her face.

Why did the two snowmen part ways? One was just too flaky.

When is an igloo a bad investment?

During global warming.

What are little snowmen called?

Chill-dren.

What is a snowman’s favorite breakfast cereal? Frosted Flakes.

When does winter begin? When autumn leaves.

How did the snowman get flattened? Instead of his usual snow shower, he went for an avalanche.

Why are polar bears so big? Because they snack on ice cream and snow cones.

What’s the difference between ice and icicle? Ice has noel.

How does a snowman lose weight?

He drinks only hot chocolate.

What has the best chance of surviving a fall? Snow.

How does Jack Frost stay so thin?

He only eats iceberg lettuce.

How does Santa like his cookies?

With lots of ice-ing.

What fish do you catch in the winter? Frozen fish sticks.

Why should you invite an ice fisherman to your party? To help break the ice.

What is sure to stop a snowball fight? A hail storm.

How does a snowman travel through town? On b-ICE-icle.

Who is Frosty’s favorite aunt?

Aunt Artica.

Why was the snowman looking Chuckles continued on page 12

I receive a lot of remarks in the form of emails, private messages, obscene hand gestures, etc. There’s no way I could answer all comments individually. So occasionally, I compile commonly asked questions and answer them in this column.

Q: SHAME ON YOU! YOU USED THE WORD “GODAWFUL” IN YOUR LAST COLUMN. I WAS OFFENDED BY THIS LANGUAGE, MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE QUIT READING YOU. WE ARE BOTH YOUTH MINISTERS AND WE ARE PUT OFF BY WORDS LIKE “GODAWFUL.” A: Brace yourself, madam. Because you’re going to hear a lot worse than that in youth group.

Q: My son reads your column in our paper three times every week.

He is 12 years old and he dressed up as Sean of the South this Halloween. People kept asking whether he was Chuck Norris.

A: Half that candy is mine.

Q: Why won’t you discuss politics, Sean? You remain silent, but you have a platform where you could share truth.

A: If you were to inject truth into politics, you’d have no politics.

Will Rogers.

Q: A lot of your humor involves toilet humor. I find this unnecessary and upsetting. Your recent article about a gas leak in Calhoun, Georgia, you used gross and unnecessary potty humor. My grandchildren were reading your column in our newspaper! I immediately

knew something was wrong when I heard them laughing as they read.

Take your humor out of the toilet, Sean!

A: Trust me on this. A good fiber supplement will change your life.

Q: I am writing this because sometimes you explore your faith in your writings, and while it is good to grapple with matters of faith, it’s better to do this with the guidance of a spirit-filled pastor… You’re leading people astray with your lies and misconceptions about God… Hell is real, Sean. I KNOW where I’m going, do you know where you’re going?

A: Can I make my decision after you disclose where you’re going?

Q: I have seen you perform at the Grand Ole Opry twice, and I just wanted to ask what it felt like to be up there.

A: When your feet touch the ancient floorboards, salvaged from the original Ryman Auditorium stage, you will cry.

Those floorboards represent the history of an American artform.

The history of my people. The radio broadcasts my father listened to in the toolshed. The floor where Roy Acuff once entertained a nation, where Hank Senior changed popular culture forever, where Dolly Parton dazzled audiences with her giant, massive, incomprehensibly enormous voice. There is simply nothing like it.

Q: I notice more and more typos in your work these days. You are in dire need of a qualified editor.

I happen to be a professional editor. I can make your work on Facebook appear less juvenile and sophomoric.

A: Your to kind.

Q: My mom told me about your writing and I started reading it to my son and daughter. My husband took his own life when they were 12 and 13, just like your dad did.

I wanted to ask if you think we should go to a therapist.

A: My opinion doesn’t matter. But therapy saved my life.

Q: I’m sorry, but your stories are total bull-[bad word].

A: Aw. Don’t be sorry.

Q: When am I going to meet you?

I am 96 and I live in California. We need to hurry, though. I’d like to meet you sometime before we all get to heaven!

A: Didn’t you see the previous comments? I’m not going there.

Q: Did you know you have scammers who use your photo? They comment on your posts and try to get other commenters to give their personal financial information?

Can’t anything be done about this?

A: Yes. Do not ever, EVER trust anyone who looks like me.

Q: I know you must receive a lot of angry messages, because I see irate commenters on your posts all the time—mostly religious people.

I hope all those negative emails don’t get you down.

A: I appreciate that. Sometimes negativity can make one feel positively godawful.

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Five Places Travelers Can’t Miss in 2025 Then I got to Grenada, also known as the Spice Island. And yes, the island has beaches, but it also has great scuba diving in a fascinating underwater sculpture park, endless hiking opportunities in Grand Étang National Park -- and chocolate. Put together, these still aren’t enough for me to recommend Grenada. It is the people you meet in there that make it special. There’s a genuine warmth and hospitality that really stands out among the other Caribbean islands.

by Christopher Elliott I’ve spent most of 2024 traveling, starting in South America and trekking through Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East. But there are only five places I’d go back to in 2025.

They range from a relatively nontouristy tropical island to a quiet college town on the Baltic coast.

And if you’d told me last year that I’d want to return, I probably wouldn’t have believed you.

Don’t miss: Visit Belmont Estate and see how they grow cocoa beans, harvest them and produce chocolate.

I write a nationally syndicated column about travel, and I don’t just parachute into these places. I live there. I meet people. I shop in the grocery stores and explore the cities.

Here are the five destinations you shouldn’t miss in 2025 -- and the one thing you have to do when you’re there.

Lance Aux Epines Beach in Grenada. lands. But what set Dublin apart for me were the people. No matter how hard it rained -- and it rained almost all the time -- the locals I met were cheerful and seemed genuinely happy to see me.

An exhibit at Berlin’s Futurium, a museum of the future.

Don’t miss: The National Gallery of Ireland, also free, has an extensive collection of Irish art and Renaissance paintings, and is the perfect place to dry off when the rain won’t stop.

Berlin The German capital is barely recognizable from its former self -- the dark, Cold War city in the 1970s I visited the first time or the construction site I saw in the 1990s after reunification. And that’s the cool thing about Berlin: it’s always reinventing itself and always looking to the future. I stayed in a Blueground apartment near Charlottenburg during the summer, and found the city to be a bright and welcoming place.

Berlin is one of the most walkable cities in Europe. The sidewalks are extra wide, which means you don’t have to worry about sharing the path with a biker, motorcycle or even a car. (Don’t laugh -- if you’ve ever been to Croatia, you know that’s not a joke.) Berlin is also an incredibly diverse and international city with some of the best shopping and restaurants in Europe. But best of all, it isn’t filled with tourists like other popular European capitals, so you have a more authentic experience.

Don’t miss: The Futurium, a free museum near the Bundestag, challenges visitors to look to the future with its exhibits. Just like Berlin.

A view of Dublin’s Docklands, Dublin’s newest neighborhood.

Dublin Ireland is a favorite destination for Americans, and invariably they come to Dublin. Good call. I lived in the capital for two months in an Airbnb overlooking one of Temple Bar’s most famous pubs, and I’m here to tell you that timing is everything. If you visit in the late summer, just as the tourists are starting to leave, you can get a quieter and more relaxed Irish experience. I’m talking about walks along the River Liffey to Phoenix Park, minus the throngs of tourists waiting for the hop-on, hop-off bus.

Dublin, like other European capitals, is rich in culture. There are free museums like the vast National Museum of Ireland, right across the river from the Guinness Storehouse. There’s shopping on Grafton Street and a great restaurant and theater scene in the Dock-

Atiba Mawuto, a Rastafarian farmer, on his farm in the hills of Grenada.

Grenada I spent nine weeks in the Caribbean while researching a series of articles on sustainability and tourism. It didn’t take me long to realize I wasn’t the target demographic. I don’t like lying on the beach all day and I’m not a big fan of all-inclusive resorts, cruises or timeshares.

A passenger ferry glides across Lake Lucerne.

Lucerne, Switzerland Lake? Check. Stunningly gorgeous Alps? Check. Medieval architecture? Check. Lucerne’s got it all. But then, so do a lot of other Swiss cities. So what makes Lucerne special? It has all the things that make it an almost irresistible tourist attraction -- it’s considered by some to be Switzerland’s prettiest city -- but it’s missing only one thing. The people I met in Lucerne did not have the swagger of Zürich or the serious disposition of the Genevois. They seemed happy to share their city with me, and in a way I’ve never experienced in Switzerland.

Lucerne is not for the faint of wallet, but if you get a chance to visit for a weekend, take it. Walk along the northern shore of the lake and find a bench, and enjoy one of the most beautiful views you will ever see in your travels.

Don’t miss: A trip to the top of one of the mountains on one of the many cogwheel trains, such as the Vitznau-Rigi Kulm railway. Hike to the top of the mountain and enjoy the view.

Can’t Miss continued on page 9

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Can’t Miss from page 8

Fresh lingonberries at the farmers’ market in Turku, Finland.

Turku, Finland You won’t find Turku on many tourism maps, which is a shame.

The college town may be the perfect place to get away from it all during the summer. It has a lively cultural scene, terrific restaurants, and one of the best farmers’ markets in Europe. But most importantly, it’s cool. While the rest of Europe struggles to keep from overheating during the increasingly hot summers, Turku is positively chill.

This place is also a launchpad for trips into the unspeakably beautiful Finnish archipelago, a chain of islands stretching across the Baltic to Sweden. But as before, the real draw wasn’t the place, which is quietly developing a reputation as one of the most

sustainable cities in Europe -it’s the people. Finns are quiet and reserved compared to, well, Americans. But the folks I met in Turku never let an opportunity pass to let me know how happy they were that I’d taken the time to visit their often overlooked part of the world. I almost hesitate to mention Turku because I don’t want it to become another Amsterdam.

Don’t miss: A drive along the Archipelago Trail from Turku to Naantali, a 155-mile loop through to these unique islands. You’ll see farms, old towns, castles and lots of wildlife along the way. There’s nothing like it on Earth.

Whether it’s scaling the Alps in Lucerne or hiking the coast of Finland, 2025 is the year to push your boundaries. My favorite places aren’t just beautiful, they also have an inner quality that makes them worth seeing again.

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.

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The Pastor Says . . . Focus Our lives are filled with experiences brought into awareness through sight, hearing, touch, and memory. It is all this that makes up the thing we call life.

There is so much of all this that we have difficulty keeping it straight. The problem is making selections so that we get the most benefit. It takes a lot of focus for the greatest good. We may lose a lot of the value because there is so much. It is like a salad with so many different ingredients that we have difficulty knowing what we eat. Hopefully, it is all good. Regardless, it still takes effort to select it for the best result.

Such is life. We live with all kinds of input. Ideas, feelings, and emotions flood over us in all stages of life. Some warnings and values are constantly with us to determine our path of life. Then, we are forced to decide what we will allow to control us. It is a simple matter of focus. We can allow life to be Pastor Huls a broad mixture of all there is, or we can be selective and focus on what is the most beneficial for us. Without that, life will be a jumble of feelings, beliefs, and attitudes.

Where do we find this basket of goodies that will benefit us most? I will share my own experience with you. We are often told to expect the worst. We all grow weaker with age, and we must accept that. So we live accordingly.

Getting older means we will die sooner, and thus, we think about death and incapacitation. I had a brother who retired at sixty-five. Every time I called him with the question, “How are you doing?” He never failed to tell me that he was old. Of course, this showed in all that he did. He stopped being young and energetic. The truth is that he was limiting himself with his thoughts and attitude, which led to inactivity. I often hear this when people need help remembering names, places, or events. Their excuse is, “I am having a senior moment.” Is it a senior moment, or is there a need for more focus?

The biggest problem most older adults have is allowing circumstances and news to condition attitudes and override one’s focus. Circumstances and news aren’t limited to older people but apply to all of us. What should be our focus?

Focusing applies to spirit and mind and is a discipline often, what appears to be different from what could be.

San Diego Humane Society is supporting families and their pets who need a little extra help.

Through the Community Pet Pantry, anyone can visit our campuses to pick up a bag of dog or cat food, and other supplies, as available.

No appointment is needed for this service. Hours are Tuesday-Sunday from 10am to 6pm.

In the book of Proverbs, the book of Wisdom, there is the expression, “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.”

One controls his destiny with thought and attitude. The power of thought is an amazing tool for the best of living.

Rather than surrendering to the negative, it is living for the best in life. We can live for what can be, not even what appears to be. The Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:8 challenges us to a life of fulfillment with these words, “Finally, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” Jesus commends those who use their talents with a focus rather than burying what they have and giving over to fate in a parable of the talents.

Pastor Huls Dial-A-Prayer, 760-746-6611

El Cajon 373 N. Marshall Ave. Escondido 3500 Burnet Drive Oceanside 572 Airport Road San Diego 5480 Gaines Street

Pet Parade

Pet of the Week

Belle

Katsu

Sweet Belle, a sweet little rabbit with a big heart who’s ready to find her forever home!

She loves to nibble on fresh veggies and hay, which are key to keeping her happy and healthy. Along with her daily serving of hay, Belle enjoys a variety of leafy greens, with pellets as an occasional treat. If you’re ready to make a meaningful bond with this adorable lil companion, adopt Belle (927585) 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=927585

Katsu is Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s pet of the week. He’s a 1-year-old, 11-pound, male, Domestic Long Hair cat with a Brown Tabby coat.

Katsu was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through Friends of County Animal Shelters (FOCAS.) He’s very sociable and outgoing. In his new home, he will need a safe space where he can go to relax.

The $100 adoption fee for Katsu includes medical exam, neuter, up to date vaccinations, and registered microchip.

Visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas or log on to www.SDpets.org.

Open 11 to 4, every day but Tuesday.

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New Years 2025

The Computer Factory 845 W. San Marcos Blvd.

760-744-4315 thecomputerfactory.net

In 2025 the mission of The Computer Factory is to provide the technical and hardware support that allow our customers to employ “off line” Windows applications as well as to fully utilize the assets of the constantly evolving and expanding IW (intelligent web).

Nome and I and the vast majority of The Computer Factory’s customers are DIs (Digital Immigrants).

That means we are of middle age or older and we became adults prior to the debut of the IW (intelligent web) in 2001. Our knowledge,

opinions and world view came to us mainly through books, teachers, parents, church, friends and TV. Our grandchildren and most of the younger generations AKA DNs (digital natives) grew to adulthood under the influence of the ever expanding IW. The average DN spends half their pre-adult waking hours connected to the IW. This difference in the way DNs and DIs developed their intellectual and social process leads to the widening “generations gap” as perceived most strongly by the older generations (DIs).

In the first two and a half decades of the twentieth century, we DIs have witnessed mind boggling changes in practically everything we do.

With a mobile or stationary connection to the IW we have access to nearly all human knowledge and activity. We can answer any question , get directions to any location, buy just about anything, pay for it and have it delivered all without moving from our easy chair. All of this “magic” is just another shoulder shrug to the DNs who grew up with broad-band Internet and IW technology. But for those of us who knew what life was like in the “old days” before the IW, it’s a continuing miracle.

It’s not that we DIs don’t know how to use the IW. We’ve been using it in our workplace and homes since its beginning. The basic difference between DI and DN Interet

usage is that DIs utilize the Internet as an external resource to enhance their internal cognitive resources while the DNs incorporate the IW as an internal component of their cognitive inventory. The DNs automatically absorb and incorporate the changes in the ever expanding capabilities of the IW. The IW is a part of them. DIs are only externally connected and are therefore much slower to recognize the ever expanding capabilities of the IW. Part of our job is to keep DIs informed as new features are introduced and to ensure that their hardware is able to support any new requirements.

Making sure that our customers understand what new assets are available and whether or not any hardware upgrade is required to meet expanded needs is an important part of our job. For the majority of our DI users, three device internet access consists of the smart phone, portable or stationary PC and a voice activated Digital assistant.

Being able to understand and fully access the ever growing assets of the IW is key to being able to fully enjoy the fruits of contemporary technology. Stop in for a free technical review of your connection devices.

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John Van Zante’s Critter Corner

What does “Foster to Adopt” Mean? you, or filled it out at the shelter.

Next you meet with an adoption counselor to discuss your preferences for your future pet.

The “Foster-To-Adopt” program at Rancho Coastal Humane Society is working GREAT! It begins when a potential adopter sees available pets on our website or meets them at the shelter. If the pet is in foster care, you make an appointment to meet it.

When you find a pet who you think you want to adopt, fill out an Adoption Survey. If possible, do this at home with the whole family. Get everyone’s input and talk through anything you don’t agree about.

Now you’ve submitted your adoption survey online, brought it with

At RCHS, adoption counselors make recommendations based on each animal’s history, temperament, and needs. They’ll help you identify pets who match what you’re looking for.

If it feels like a good fit, you’ll have a meet-and-greet. The counselor might ask that everyone who lives in the home be present, and if you have a dog, you bring it along.

This is not to judge you. We just met you. But we do know the pet you’re interested in adopting. This is about matchmaking.

Foster to Adopt comes into play with a pet who has special physical, emotional, or behavioral needs.

A pet who needs medication. A pet who has been through trauma. A shy pet or a senior pet with specific physical needs.

This isn’t like test driving a car. If you get to this point, you’ve already decided you’re interested in adopting. Now you and the counselor want to make sure it’s the right fit.

We will give you the supplies you need to take the pet home. You and the counselor stay in contact. One of our trainers might visit your home to give advice.

A “Foster Failure” falls in love and adopts their foster pet. At RCHS,

fosters have priority when it comes to adopting animals they have hosted.

One of my reporter buddies says we should change that term because it sounds negative. He suggested “Foster Success.”

I disagree. For those of us who have become Foster Failures, we’re proud. We wear it as a badge with honor.

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Man About Town from page 5 I remember, too, the time when it was raining hard and Hughie, my father in law, decided to ask a farmer if we could sleep in his barn. I had never done that and it’s not something travelers would normally do in America . . . but Hughie was full of unusual ideas.

The farmer granted us permission and we slept that night in the hay mow . . . and it was a pleasantly memorable experience. But what really made the visit memorable was the following morning when Hughie had his wife, Mary, set up the cooker and prepare soup and tea. We were all laughing because the cooker was set up just adjacent to the cow bier . . . and the stench from the manure was . . . well, memorable. We couldn’t stop laughing. And then we laughed even harder when Hughie said . . .”Aye, it it was good enough for the Savior, it’s good enough for you lot.”

ed bale after bale of hay . . I was pleased when I overheard Hughie talking to his colleagues . . . “Aye, the Yank’s okay. He’ll do.” He seemed pleased that I had married his daughter.

I came to absolutely love Hughie Holden . . . and I think the feeling was mutual. Never met anyone like him before or since. Some of the things he said, on the spur of the moment, I cannot repeat in mixed company . . . but his wife, his daughters, and this two sons, Jim and Davey, all collapsed in laughter at his antics and sayings . . . and we still remember them and laugh today.

That was so long ago. We got married in 1960 - I’ve been to Scotland (and Ireland) three or four times.

I’m 86 now and dislike long plane rides so I doubt I’ll ever get back to Prestwick.

But I have lovely memories . . . of Prestwick, of Scotland, and of the Scots.

We collapsed.

On we went, Ft. William, Edinburgh, and all the wee towns in between. What grand memories!

I remember, too, we’d stop at some crystal clear brook and fish where perhaps man had not fished for hundreds of years. We were in the Highlands . . . all by ourselves.

And the trout were hungry!

Coming back to Prestwick we’d make the rounds of the restaurants and inns. We had drinks at . . . was it the Red Lion? Been a few years, don’t remember all the names.

We played golf at the Prestwick Golf Course - we visited the bathing pool (though I declined to swim; Scots swim in much colder weather and water than we Yanks).

I also remember one morning I decided I wanted to get a manicure.

Well! Men, it seems, don’t get manicures in Prestwick. That’s a coal mining town and sissy things like manicures (and pedicures) just wasn’t done by big, strong, manly miners! (But when they learned I was a Yank they forgave me my obvious character blemishes).

We were newlyweds of about a year when we first ‘came hame tae Scotland.” Had we waited till we could afford it we would never have visited Scotland. We just decided we were going, took out a bank loan, went, paid off the loan, and never regretted it.

I remember the day we landed Hughie took me out to some farm where they were baling hay. I joined in the group and determined that I was gonna show my new father-in-law that I knew how to work . . . and I picked up and load-

Chuckles from page 7 through the carrots? He was picking his nose.

What do you call a hot-tempered snowman? A puddle.

How did the man feel after being buried under the avalanche? A bit under the weather.

How did the snowman know he was getting sick? He had the chills.

What type of beer is served in Iceland? Only drafts.

How do mountain tops handle the cold? They put on their snow caps.

What’s easy to catch and hard to get rid of? A cold.

Knock, knock. Who’s there? Snow.

Snow who? Snow body.

When will you see snowmen dance? At a snowball.

What did the snowman’s wife put over the baby crib? A snowmobile.

What gift should you never give a snowman? An electric blanket.

How do you know when you have angered a snowman? You’ll get the cold shoulder.

What do you call a reindeer without eyes? I have no eye deer.

What did a police officer ask a suspect in the Arctic? Where were you the night of September to March?

What do you call 5 snowshoe hares

Emergency from page 5

he, unexpectedly, had an accident and died soon after.

So . . . as I said . . . everything in life, happens for a purpose.

“Yes, you definitely need to get things squared away with Friedrich. When I moved here, I had a friend that lived in a town close by me and we used to eat out a couple times a month. I don’t know why, but thankfully I did, one night when we were out I gave him my son’s phone # in case something happened to me when we were out and I told him ‘because you live alone, no family out here, you need to supply me with a phone # in case something happens to you.’ Well, he did more than that. The next time I stopped to pick him up he had me come inside and showed me where his important papers were, his bank book, the phone # of the family member in Nebraska that was in charge if something happened to my friend. As I said, thankfully I got that information because one day he fell hard on his slanted cement driveway and did damage to his head. A neighbor saw him lying on the ground and called 911.

I had been out that day and when I got home there was a message from the fire department that my friend had fallen and given the fireman my phone # and that he was at Kaiser. Once I reached him, I found out he was not in good shape and I called his family member in Omaha who flew right out and I was able to give him a key to my friend’s house and show him where the information was which (again) was good as my friend didn’t last long. So it is important for you to get every bit of information you can on Friedrich with regards to finances, important phone numbers, burial wishes, etc. It’s a big job. I’m just glad you found Friedrich.”

We learned of a few loose ends he and I have to address.

(He returned today, Friday, to visit with Mary from noon to 3 pm while I was busy in my office.

I could hear them talking and laughing.

Life is good again.)

UNFORTUNATELY, SUCH SCENARIOS ARE NOT HARMLESS MISUNDERSTANDINGS –THEY END IN TRAGIC DEATH! DATELINE: Southern California.

Fortunately, my situation was a dire misunderstanding, while other scenarios ended in tragic death. Shortly after reading the above email, Sue Cody, a lifelong friend of my Dad (lyle e. davis to the rest of the world), since his school days in Omaha, Nebraska . . . well, she gave us both a “wakeup” call which had a sad ending.

Sue Cody definitely knows the value of having an emergency contact list. And, to the good fortune of others, she “walks the talk” by sharing this necessity with people she knows and cares about.

She explains the critical importance of having such an emergency contact list, and how she helped a dear friend who was completely unprepared.

What follows is her story in her own email and how she motivated her close friend to have an emergency contact list shortly before

Sue Cody’s true story could easily Emergency continued on page 13

bouncing backward in the snow? A receding hare line.

What did one snowflake say to another? Let’s stick together.

Who protects snowmen? Snow angels.

How can you tell when a snowman is embarrassed? He begins to slush.

Why should you wear a helmet during a hail storm? So you don’t get knocked out cold.

Why are snowmen so well-behaved? They don’t want to end up in the greenhouse.

What song do you sing to honor a snowman? Freeze a jolly good fellow.

What is the elf’s favorite time at the workshop? Snow and tell.

What did the scarf say to the hat?

You go on ahead and I’ll just hang around.

How do you defend yourself against a snowman? With a heat gun.

How do snowmen get smarter?

From the winternet.

What do you call a snapshot from the North Pole? A polaroid.

What do the elves eat for lunch in the North Pole? Cold cuts and chilly.

Why is it easy to build a blonde snowman? It’s made up of flakes.

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Emergency from page 12 grace the pages of Cosmopolitan or Readers Digest or any major newspaper. Because it’s a story that badly needs to be told. Her personal message serves a greater cause for countless people who are reading this. Soon, when this cover story breaks, her powerful message will reach countless readers here, in Los Angeles, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and also with online readers as far as New York and parts of Europe (most notably the U.K. and Germany).

WHAT IF YOU DON’T HAVE ANY EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST (NO RELATIVES OR CLOSE FRIENDS)?

This topic is too important to leave any stone unturned. Or any segment of humanity without hope or a viable chance to create an emergency contact list – even if they are alone, have no living relatives, or close friends to confide in.

In such a case, you may wish to implement the following suggestions: 1. NEIGHBOURS. If you have a good relationship with a neighbour, they might be willing to act as your emergency contact.

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2. WORK COLLEAGUES. If you have a trusted colleague or supervisor you are close to, you may consider listing them as an emergency contact provided you have their permission.

3. COMMUNITY MEMBERS OR MEMBERS OF YOUR CHURCH, PARISH, OR TEMPLE. Consider reaching out to someone from a community group, club, organisation, parish, church, or place of worship which you may belong to which might be willing to help.

4. PROFESSIONAL CONTACTS. If you have a close relationship with your personal physician, healthcare provider, or a case manager (if applicable), they might be a suitable contact, provided you have their permission.

Trust and reliability are essential traits, so be careful in your selections and who you feel comfortable with.

WE SHALL DISCUSS 5 FUNDAMENTAL POWER POINTS: 1. The importance of carrying this emergency information in your purse, wallet, and cell phone app, all of which can be quickly accessed by police and/or medical personnel.

2. Having all proper documents, legal papers, final “Will and Testament” etc. in a secured place at home, instructing whom to contact in such an emergency in which you are unable to communicate.

3. Sharing this information with (key) family members and/or loved ones so they know how to answer emergency calls from paramedic first-responders and hospital personnel on your current medical condition, medical allergies, blood type, etc. and when (authorised) members of the family may represent you and your wishes in the event you are unconscious, in a coma, or any other medical situation where you are unable to talk.

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It is to her, that I dedicate this cover story. What she did for her dear friend brings tears to my eyes. God bless you Sue Cody.

And to my many, many reader fans – all of you mean the world to me.

I never, ever take for granted your kindness, hugs, and expressions of love and encouragement. And to Mr. Tom Morrow who is retiring from The Paper . . . as I’ve said in my emails to you, sir: “Mr. Morrow, you are everything that is right in this world. You have long been my literary idol. And for the best of reasons. You, sir, make me proud to be an American.”

4. Such emergency information should contain final wishes regarding being kept alive on life-support systems, burial arrangements, organ and/or body donation, etc.

5. Wearing Medical Alert devices on your wrist or around your neck, should you fall, be incapacitated, or unable to get to the telephone.

I wish to thank Sue Cody who – unbeknownst to her – inspired me to write this cover story by her actions and invaluable kindness which motivated her dear friend to prepare an emergency contact list -- which was an invaluable

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The High Society Jazz Band Back By Popular Demand

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ing the region. Their leadership created a toxic culture in County government that desperately needs reform.

ciliano, CEO of ProtectNowLLC. com, showed me the map. It includes the Middle East, Ukraine, Venezuela and Taiwan. And, of course, there’s the unpredictability of U.S. politics, too.

I am running for Supervisor to fix that culture. As elected officials, we must always remember that our primary responsibility is to serve the people. We must put the needs and well-being of our constituents first. It’s time to turn the page on the Fletcher/Vargas era and rebuild trust between the voters and the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. I am ready to lead that effort.

Sincerely, John Franklin

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“Now more than ever it’s important to have a broader awareness and pay special attention to the countries’ views towards Americans,” he added.

There are real-time risk assessment tools that can help. For example, World Travel Protection’s Travel Assist Management Portal and Travel Assist App offers its customers real-time updates on security risks, natural disasters, and health threats.

Is it too dangerous to travel in 2025?

I’ve been planning out my 2025 trips. And I admit, there was a point when I thought it might make sense to avoid certain parts of the world, if not stay home.

I’ve also been fielding questions from nervous travelers on my consumer advocacy site, who have asked: Is it safe to go there?

Is it safe to go anywhere?

I can’t afford to stop traveling, even if some of the destinations are not exactly State Department Level 1-certified. I spent some time in the Middle East during the Thanksgiving holiday and I’ll be in Southeast Asia this winter. In some of the places on my itinerary, I’ll really have to watch my back.

San Diego Humane Society Seeks Homes For 135 Guinea Pigs San Diego Humane Society is calling on community members to ring in the new year in a big way by welcoming a small pet into their home! The organization is attempting to find adopters for the 135 guinea pigs in their care at their campuses in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside and San Diego.

Walk-in adoptions are open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at San Diego Humane Society campuses in Escondido, El Cajon, Oceanside and San Diego.

Visit sdhumane.org/adopt to view all available animals.

On Wednesday, December 18th, SDHS’s Humane Law Enforcement team rescued 51 guinea pigs *** from an RV home in Ocean Beach after their owner passed away. Once at SDHS shelters, these pets About San Diego Humane Society were given medical evaluations and care, and were determined to be in good health.

San Diego Humane Society’s scope of social responsibility goes beyond adopting animals. We Now these animals are ready for their second chance, offer programs that strengthen the human-animal along with the dozens of guinea pigs who were al- bond, prevent cruelty and neglect, provide medical ready available for adoption at SDHS. These small, care, educate the community and serve as a safety furry friends are adoptable as singles or in bonded net for all pet families. Serving San Diego County pairs, and have been spayed or neutered to prevent since 1880, San Diego Humane Society has camunintentional litters. Guinea pigs make incredible puses in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside, Ramona companions, and the organization hopes these de- and San Diego. For more information, visit sdhuserving animals will find their way into warm hearts mane.org. and homes this holiday season.

But if I could afford to stop, would I? After having asked the experts, I have a pretty good idea of what awaits me. Yes, travel will be dangerous in 2025. But if you plan in advance, do your homework, and pay close attention to the new threats, it’s not too dangerous.

As Charlie Sultan, the president of Concur Travel at SAP Concur, told me, “It’s impossible to eliminate travel-related risks completely.”

That’s true of travel in any year.

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.

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LEGALS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9023304 The name of the business: Welcome Back Foundation, Do Gooders, located at 762 E. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028.

Registrant, Welcome Back Foundation, PO Box 502, Fallbrook, CA 92028. This business is operated by a Corporation.

First day of business: 1/2/2020 /s/ Dawn Williams, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 11/22/2024 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9022793 The name of the business: Vital Vibes, located at 5139 Weymouth Way, Oceanside, CA 92057. Registrant, Steven Sanders, 5139 Weymouth Way, Oceanside, CA 92057. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Steven Sanders with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 11/15/2024 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9023091 The name of the business: RV World Storage San Marcos, located at 1101 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos, CA 92078.

Registrant, Episodic Ventures LLC, 1101 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos, CA 92078.

This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company.

First day of business: 9/9/2010 /s/ Eugenia Lipets, Managing Member with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 11/20/2024 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9023109 The name of the business: Celestial Sea Thoroughbreds, located at 38987 Highway 79, Warner Springs, CA 92086.

Registrant, Richard Eugene Cornwell, PO Box 418, Warner Springs, CA 92086, Gail Tammy Cornwell, PO Box 418, Warner Springs, CA 92086.

This business is operated by a Married Couple. First day of business: 11/25/2019 /s/ Richard Cornwell with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 11/20/2024 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9023028 The name of the business: Anyplace Realty, located at 940 Melaleuca #G, Carlsbad, CA 92011. Registrant, Jeffrey William Talani, 940 Melaleuca #G, Carlsbad, CA 92011. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 11/19/2024 /s/ Jeffrey William Talani with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 11/19/2024 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9023338 The name of the business: Gunk and Junk, Junk and Gunk, located at 4850 Concho Cir, Oceanside, CA 92057. Registrant, Gunk and Junk LLC, 4850 Concho Cir, Oceanside, CA 92057.

This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company.

First day of business: N/A

/s/ Isaac C. Dailey Jr., CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 11/22/2024 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9023942 The name of the business: Steep & Sourdough, located at 750 Pebble Beach Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Daniel Allen Paris, 750 Pebble Beach Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Daniel Allen Paris with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/4/2024 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2024, 1/2/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9024067 The name of the business: Weekend Savvy Travel, Cork & Cruise, located at 10395 Tioga Lake Drive, Escondido, CA 92029. Registrant, Weekend Savvy LLC, 10395 Tioga Lake Drive, Escondido, CA 92029. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: 11/15/2024 /s/ Mary Ann Erdos, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/6/2024 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2024, 1/2/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9022718 The name of the business: Acman Quality HVAC, located at 695 Cortez Ave., Vista, CA 92084. Registrant, Guadalupe R. Alfaro Zurita, 695 Cortez Ave., Vista, CA 92084. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 11/14/2024 /s/ Guadalupe R. Alfaro Zurita with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 11/14/2024 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2024, 1/2/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9023630 The name of the business: Burns Ministries, located at 6840 Urubu Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009.

Registrant, Open Heavens Church, 235 Mar Vista, Vista, CA 92083. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: N/A /s/ Pamela Burns, CFO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 11/27/2024 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2024, 1/2/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9021586 The name of the business: West Land Coffee Roasters, located at 3243 Roberta Lane, Oceanside, CA 92054. Registrant, Martin Michael O’Dea, 7258 Ponto Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011, Daniel Vincent Jacobs, 3243 Roberta Lane, Oceanside, CA 92054. This business is operated by a General Partnership. First day of business: 10/28/2024 /s/ Martin Michael O’Dea with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/29/2024 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2024, 1/2/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 2024-9023337 The name of the business: Express Debt Recovery LLC, located at 2170 S. El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA 92054. Registrant, Express Debt Recovery LLC, 2170 S. El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA 92054. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: 10/1/2014 /s/ Payman Zeal, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 11/22/2024 12/19, 12/26/2024, 1/2, 1/9/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9024436 The name of the business: Teddy’s Treats and Teddy’s Sweet Treats, located at 13200 Kirkham Way, Ste 115, Poway, CA 92064-7126. Registrant, Kenneth James Rose, 13200 Kirkham Way, Ste 115, Poway, CA 92064-7126. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: N/A /s/ Kenneth James Rose with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/12/2024 12/19, 12/26/2024, 1/2, 1/9/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9024147 The name of the business: Jeg’s Modern Plumbing, Jegs Modern Plumbing, located at 39120 Rising Hill Drive, Temecula, CA 92591. Registrant, Johnny Eugene Gange, 39120 Rising Hill Drive, Temecula, CA 92591. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Johnny Eugene Gange with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/9/2024 12/19, 12/26/2024, 1/2, 1/9/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9023996 The name of the business: Hormones And Health Wellness, located at 1901 4th Ave., 100W, San Diego, CA 92101. Registrant, WW NP Nursing Inc, 1901 4th Ave., 100W, San Diego, CA 92101. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: N/A /s/ Wytoshery Williams, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/5/2024 12/19, 12/26/2024, 1/2, 1/9/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9024701 The name of the business: La Lonchera, located at 3775 San Ramon Dr., Apt 276, Oceanside, CA 92057. Registrant, Jazmin Guadalupe Ortiz, 3775 San Ramon Dr., Apt 276 Oceanside, CA 92057 . This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: N/A /s/ Jazmin Guadalupe Ortiz with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/17/2024 12/26/2024, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16/2025 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: 2024-9023994 California Faith Alliance and CACFA, located at 616 Banjo Court, San Marcos, CA 92069.

The Fictitious Business Name referred to above was filed

in San Diego County on 10/30/2024 and assigned file no. 2024-9021721.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IS BEING ABANDONED BY: Brian Kent Smith, PO Box 500126, San Diego, CA 92199-9709 and Lisa Ann Smith, PO Box 500126, San Diego, CA 92199-9709. This business is conducted by a Married Couple. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000). /s/Brian Kent Smith This statement was filed with the San Diego Recorder/County clerk on 12/5/2024.

12/26/2024, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16/2025 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME 24CU029308N TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Ali Dorobati filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Ali Dorobati to Proposed name Ali Naghdi. 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: January 31, 2025, 8:30 am, in Dept. 25 No hearing will take place on date above; See Attachment The address of the court is: 325 S. Melrose, Vista, CA. 92081.

A copy of the Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Marcos News Reporter, dba, The Paper, 845 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, Ca. 92078.

Dated December 19, 2024 /s/ Brad Weinreb, Judge of the Superior Court 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9024940 The name of the business: Ernestore, located at 830 E. Vista Way, Suite 122, Vista, CA 92084. Registrant, Juan Enrique Jimenez, 1591 E. Vista, Way, Suite E, Vista, CA 92084, Teresita Hernandez, 1591 E. Vista, Way, Suite E, Vista, CA 92084.

This business is operated by a General Partnership. First day of business: 12/19/2024 /s/ Juan Enrique Jimenez with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/19/2024 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9024307 The name of the business: Gracie Humaita Oceanside,

Gracie Oceanside, located at 150 N. River Circ, Oceanside, CA 92057. Registrant, Ibjjl & Events LLC, 150 N River Circ, Oceanside, CA 92057. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: N/A /s/ Thiago Gazataciano De Olivera Marque3s, Manager/ Coach with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/10/2024 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9024398 The name of the business: Design & Organize, located at 13909 Sam O Reno Rd., Poway, CA 92064. Registrant, Nathalia Frias Benson, 13909 Sam O Reno Rd., Poway, CA 92064.

This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 10/15/2024 /s/ Nathalia Frias Benson with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/11/2024 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9023911 The name of the business: A. G. Real Estate, located at 612 Chesterfield Circle, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Andrew C. Gonzales, 612 Chesterfield Circle, San Marcos, CA 92069.

This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 5/10/2021 /s/ Andrew C. Gonzales with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/4/2024 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23/2025

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