October 5, 2023

CHINA TO REWRITE BIBLE! Jesus Portrayed As Sinner, Killer, Murderer!

By Friedrich Gomez

WARNING: In this exclusive report to The Paper, reader discretion is strongly advised.

INTERNATIONAL OUTRAGE FROM BOTH SECULAR & RELIGIOUS “HUMAN RIGHTS” ADVOCATES.

It matters not if one is religious or non-religious, international outrage has exploded from both

secular and religious “Human Rights” advocacy groups from around the world.

And world governments from the US congressional halls of America to the United Nations, have all gasped in horror and have united in vilifying Chinese President Xi Jinping’s heinous efforts to “brainwash children and adults” and bring human rights to an unspeakable low.

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ADULTS TORTURED TO DEATH & ORGANS HARVESTED.

The US State Department states that China’s “Reeducation Through Labour” camps are actually modernday gulags (a network of detention and forced-labour camps and prisons), where thousands of religious adherents (children, adults, and entire families) are routinely tortured to death to instill fear and set a grisly example to anyone who dares

to criticise the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on religious grounds.

And there have been widespread reports of on-demand organ harvesting from such religious prisoners (including children) after being tortured to death.

Recently, on 21 July 2023, US Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI), testified before the U. S. House Select Committee on the

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CCP (Chinese Communist Party). In his most disturbing report, Gallagher went on record with the following testimonial:

It is all part of a 10-year-plan to force Chinese citizens to have faith in the Chinese Communist Party, rather than religion and God, so say international observers.

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condemned you?”

“It isn’t enough that the Chinese Communists have burned many Scriptures. It isn’t enough that they actively ban the Bible online through firewalls on social media outlets.

“Now, apparently they dare to attempt to destroy it from within, by rewriting it.”

With clinched fists and tears in the eyes of many listeners in Congress, Gallagher adds:

“In my work in Congress, I’ve heard unthinkable stories of religious oppression. But I’ve also listened to accounts of underground churches, brave clergy, and steadfast believers every bit as courageous as the saints of the early Church.”

“WORSHIPPING GOVERNMENT AS GOD: CHINA TO REWRITE BIBLE TO BRAINWASH CHILDREN, ADULTS & ENSUING GENERATIONS.”

As Reuters International News Agency reported: “The Chinese Communist Party is rewriting the Christian Bible with (inaccurate revisions) which portray Jesus in a new light, as a sinner, killer and murderer.”

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Reports had leaked out of China less than four years ago, on 10 September 2019, when Reuters first reported: “Dateline Beijing, China –Christianity is on the rise in China, with the growing number of Christian followers making Communist Party leaders nervous that the religion may soon undermine party dogma. Officially, the Chinese government reports that there are 44 million Christians in the country as of 2019 with that number growing at an unprecedented rate.”

REPORTS CONFIRM: COMMUNIST CHINA WANTS TO BECOME THE “ULTIMATE DEITY” OVER CHRISTIAN GOD.

According to CBN News (Christian Broadcast News, Inc.) based in America: “China desperately wants the people to take their eyes off of the Christian God and deny their faith and supplant that faith with the Communist Party as the ultimate deity.”

SHOCKING, LEAKED BIBLICAL REVISIONS REPORTED TO U. S. HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE.

In his recent report several weeks ago, Mike Gallagher (R-WI), presented new leaked details before the U. S. House Select Committee on the CCP (Chinese Communist

and one in Heaven. Then you can choose where to spend eternity.”

“Really?, I’ve made up my mind. I want to be in Heaven,” says the Senator.

“I’m sorry, but we have our rules.”

And with that St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to Hell.

Before disclosing shocking new revelations, Gallagher repeated the following: “Chairman Xi Jinping is on a quest to make the Christian faithful serve the Communist Party rather than God.”

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO CHAIRMAN XI JINPING HAS JESUS TURN KILLER INSTEAD OF FORGIVING SIN.

Rep. Gallagher cited two exclusive examples of the CCP rewriting portions of the Bible.

In the gospel according to Chairman Xi Jinping, the Chinese President has Jesus turn into a killer instead of forgiving sin.

Rep. Gallagher states: “Let me translate: Xi Jinping has no problem with the Christian’s First Commandment, just so long as he and the CCP are playing the role of God.”

The first example of the Bible being rewritten is cited by Rep. Gallagher, and is a giant distortion from the original account found in the Gospel of John where Jesus is in the midst of the woman who is caught in adultery and those who condemn her to death.

In the original version, Jesus tells the scribes and Pharisees, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to cast the first stone at her.” (John 8:3-11) After the crowd disperses, Jesus comforts her and asks: “Woman, where are they, your accusers? Has no one

They are all having such a good time that before the Senator realizes it, it is time to go.

Everyone gives him a hearty farewell and waves while the elevator rises.

The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens in Heaven where St. Peter is waiting for him, “Now it’s time to visit Heaven.”

She answers: “No one, sir.”

And Jesus replies: “Then neither do I condemn you. Go now and leave your life of sin.”

The Communist Party’s fictionalised version of this same scenario is now presented.

Rep. Gallagher shows the US Congress a Chinese university textbook which appeared in 2020.

The text contains the “inaccurate” and “rewritten” Gospel of John by the Chinese Communist Party.

The Communist Party’s version has the Gospel of John rewritten and ending with: “Jesus himself stoning the adulterous woman to death, instead of forgiving her sin,” according to Rep. Gallagher.

The second report was on the CCP authorities in the Henan province of China who forced Protestant churches to replace the Ten Commandments with Chinese President Xi Jinping quotes, changing for example, the First Commandment from: “Thou shalt have no other gods before Me” (Exodus 20:3) to instead read: “Resolutely guard against the infiltration of Western ideology.”

WHY WOULD COMMUNIST CHINA ALLOW RELIGION IN THE FIRST PLACE IF THEY

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Now the doors of the elevator open and he’s in the middle of a barren land covered with waste and garbage. He sees all his friends, dressed in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags as more trash falls from above.

The devil comes over to him and puts his arm around his shoulders.

While walking down the street a Senator was tragically hit by a car and died. His soul arrives in Heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance.

“Welcome to Heaven,” says St. Peter. “Before you settle in it seems there is a problem. We seldom see a high official around these parts you see, so we’re not sure what to do with you.”

“No problem just let me in,” says the Senator.

“Well, I’d like to, but I have orders from the higher ups. What we’ll do is have you spend one day in Hell

The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a green golf course. In the distance is a clubhouse and standing in front of it are all his friends and other politicians who had worked with him.

Everyone is very happy and in evening dress. They run to greet him, shake his hand, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich at the expense of the people.

They played a friendly game of golf and then dine on lobster, caviar and the finest champagne.

Also present is the devil who really is a very friendly guy who is having a good time dancing and telling jokes.

So, 24 hours passed with the Senator joining a group of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing.

They have a good time and before he realizes it the 24 hours have gone by and St. Peter returns.

“Well then you’ve spent a day in Hell and another in Heaven. Now choose your eternity.”

The Senator reflects for a minute before he answers: “Well, I would never have said it before, I mean Heaven has been delightful, but I think I would be better off in Hell.”

So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to Hell.

“I don’t understand,” stammers the Senator. “Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and clubhouse and we ate lobster and caviar, drank champagne and danced and had a great time. Now there’s just a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable. What happened?”

The devil smiles at him and says, “Yesterday we were campaigning. Today you voted.” ••••

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ARE AN ATHEIST STATE?

According to Tina Ramirez, founder and president of Hardwired, which is one of many international groups that have been a vocal critic of the Chinese Communist Party’s plan to rewrite the Christian Bible, the question that outsiders often ask is: “Why would the Chinese Communist Party be rewriting the Bible if they allowed religions in China in the first place, even though they don’t even believe in God?”

This is a valid question which experts address in the following backstory.

BACKSTORY: RELIGIONS IN CHINA & HOW THE MYSTERIOUS GROWTH OF CHRISTIANITY WAS UNEXPECTED & SHOCKED THE CCP.

First off, China is, officially, an atheist state, and members of the Communist Party, themselves, are banned from believing in and/or practising (any) religious faith.

Observers note that Communist China initially allowed certain religions to be sanctioned (but controlled), since several were already deeply rooted and entrenched in the culture for thousands of years.

persecution – instead of being restrained – may be found in the following study.

Two Christian pastors at the Congressional meeting testified on persecution in China, noting that many Chinese Christian pastors and Christian followers are undeterred.

International Christian Concern (ICC) recently published a report describing the (mysterious) growth of the underground church in not only China, but in Iran and other hostile countries where government repression seems to cause the Christian church to grow rather than being stifled.

As the early Christian Church Father, Tertullian, wrote centuries ago: “The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church.”

BUT HOW DID CHRISTIANITY EVER MANAGE TO SURPASS OLDER, MORE ESTABLISHED RELIGIONS WITHIN CHINA?

That Christianity surpassed more culturally-entrenched religions in China is beyond belief for many international observers.

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RELIGIONS IN CHINA TODAY.

Currently, within Communist China, the (primary) religious faiths are: Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Islam, various ancient Chinese folklore belief systems, and Christianity.

Reliable sources all corroborate a most startling reality: Christianity is the fastest growing religion in all of Communist China – by far!

CHRISTIANITY BECAME THE FASTEST GROWING RELIGION IN CHINA WHICH CAUSED GOVERNMENT CONCERN.

China greatly underestimated the mysterious power of Christianity, worldwide.

Christianity is, by far, the most dominant religious faith around the world with Islam a distant second.

Today in 2023, the countries with the world’s fastest growth of Christianity are: Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

But the country with the fastest growth in the world: Is Communist China (despite persecutions, imprisonment, torture, and death).

One mysterious reason why Christianity, mysteriously, thrives in the face of death, punishment, and

Especially in Communist China where Christian followers (including entire families) are thrown in gulags where they are raped, tortured, and often die slow agonising deaths?

To fully grasp and comprehend the seemingly miraculous achievement for Christianity to surpass far older, far more established religions in China, it is necessary for the reader to glimpse a brief overview-timeline, in order to fully appreciate the level of astonishment that is shared from (both) secular and religious academics.

1. BUDDHISM. Buddhism in China played an important role in shaping Chinese civilisation, itself. Though Buddhism was imported from India, it was practised in China for well over 200 years before the birth of the so-called Christian Messiah.

According to historians, “Buddhism is one of the oldest religions of the world tracing back 2,500 years.”

It was already well-established in China before Christianity was introduced during the early Medieval period. The Christian Bible and its Chinese adherents have greatly surpassed Buddhism.

2. TAOISM. Taoism (Daoism) as with Buddhism, is a philosophy, a religion, and a way of life.

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Fallbrook residents will soon see the park they wished for come to life. County officials and community members broke ground Thursday on a new 6.7-acre park.

The new site will feature an allwheel park or skatepark, shaded picnic and play areas, a multipurpose field, a walking trail, nature trails and separate off-leash zones for small dogs and large dogs.

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“Personally, I would just like to say thank you to everyone who has been a part of the process up until now,” said County Parks and Recreation Director Brian Albright. “It’s great to see so many people so passionate about building a new park.”

A skate park was particularly high on the wish list. And this one will accommodate beginners and seasoned skaters. They’ll find a bowl, quarter pipes, rails, kickers, wedge ramps, stairs and more.

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spect him. I’ve never known anyone quite like Freidrich. A kind, gentle soul who does not smoke or drink, (though I did buy him a Margarita one evening at Ray Alto’s “La Tapatia” restaurant and he loved it!) . . does not curse, does not talk about others or act negatively in any way; always positive, always uplifting, and always filled with unlimited energy.

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As I sat with My Mary Queen of Scots, she was ‘schooling’ me on everything from “Staying away from boys” to more deeply private “girl talk” that’s not suited for general consumption such as in this email.

We often talk in British vernacular, complete with a Scottish-Irish brogue.

MARY: “Men be yakking till I’m

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Taoism arose in the 6th century BCE in what is now the eastern Chinese province of Henan. It was first recognised as a religious system during the 4th and 3rd centuries BCE. Despite its ancient origins within the bosom of Chinese culture, it has been hugely surpassed by the Christian ethos.

3. CONFUCIANISM. Confucianism is one of the most influential religious philosophies in the history of China and has existed for over 2500. By comparison, Christianity has dwarfed its following.

4. ISLAM. The Islamic faith started in Mecca, in modern-day Saudi Arabia. Although the Islamic faith is the second largest in the world, Muslims are a minority group in China, representing only 1 to 1.5 percent of the total population (only 20 million Chinese Muslims).

Today, it is surmised that the Christian population in China is closer to 82 million. (This figure will be expounded on later in the exclusive report.)

5. All other religions within China, such as various ancient Chinese Folklore religious belief systems (combined), do not even stand in the shadow of Christianity’s mass numbers within Communist China.

CHINA’S REGIME HAD TO STUDY CHRISTIAN BIBLE TO MAKE REBUTTALS & INACCURATE REVISIONS.

Ironically, China’s Communist Regime had to read the Christian Bible in order to overturn and make revisions in key, power-point rebuttals to its claims. Not unlike the way war strategists today study the enemy’s mindset, battle plans, and stratagems, in order to thwart or overturn them.

According to U. S. intelligence sources, Chinese President Xi Jinping seemed mystified by revelations made to him by his own Bible researchers who are tasked with rewriting it.

Begrudgingly, he was mystified as to its obvious power and global influence.

CHRISTIANITY’S MYSTERIOUS POWER & GLOBAL INFLUENCE STUNS/FASCINATES PRESIDENT XI JINPING & CCP.

According to leaked sources, the Chinese Communist Party was no different in being mystified at the worldwide power and influence of the Christian Bible, despite the fact that they “detested it” and saw religion as a “poison” to the people, as did Chairman Mao Zedong decades before.

Nonetheless, behind closed doors, it is alleged that the CCP collectively could not help but wonder, begrudgingly, about this mysterious book they are about to rewrite.

It is said they wondered on many fronts.

Why is it the most widely read book on Earth?

Xi Jinping orchestrated the idea of rewriting the Bible back in 2019, and he was there to be “schooled” by his own researchers and Bible critics who would rewrite it under Jinpings tutelage and approval.

Columns were ranged before him, as if a battlefield. Statistics by the “invisible enemy” were presented which were irrefutable, and troubling facts to the Chinese regime, as follows:

1. Christianity is, by far, the most widely-practised religion on Earth. With a total human population of 8.1 billion inhabitants on the (entire planet), Christians comprise nearly 1/3rd of all living human beings (Christians comprise a staggering 2.6 billion people globally). This is a most intoxicating percentage to comprehend even by the atheistic CCP who discussed this in a cloistered setting.

2. Here, in decadent America (as they call us), they saw how the Christian faith is even higher than 1/3 found in the world. With America’s total population of 332 million people, well over half of all Americans (63%) are of the Christian faith (over 220 million Americans are of the Christian faith).

Troubling statistics, indeed, for the CCP. But they had to know the “enemy” and its “insidious accomplishments,” so they continued onward in their evaluations on how best to “attack” its “principles” and “theological constitution” when it is rewritten.

3. Xi Jinping was reminded that the “handwriting was on the wall” when the Chinese Communist Party, itself, (officially announced) back in 2018 that there were already well over 44 million Christians in China and that number was exploding exponentially.

4. Xi Jinping was made aware that Communist China was experiencing the fastest-growing Christian movement in the entire world!

That’s when Chinese President Xi Jinping, allegedly, had heard enough!

Even back in September of 2019, the 5’ 11” tall, 66-year-olde (at the

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Homeowner’s Insurance Update

If you own a home, you must have homeowner’s insurance. You can’t even get a mortgage without it. Yet many insurers have abandoned California, or simply canceled policies as they came up for renewal. This situation has recently worsened, and many homeowners have been forced into the costly and inadequate FAIR Plan. Without a solution, our economy will crash, taking the national economy with it.

In 1988, voters approved Proposition 103, which granted extraordinary powers to the state’s Insurance Commissioner, including authority over rate increases. Other guidelines were adopted that prohibit insurers from passing along the cost of re-insurance, which insurers buy to cover big losses. They were also prohibited from using forward-looking threat assessments to measure risk. Recent disastrous wildfires throughout the state, combined with high inflation that escalates rebuilding costs, have generated a crisis threatening the well-being of millions.

Now however, there’s an agreement involving Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, the Governor and major insurance companies aimed at bringing insurers back into the state. The solution includes the use of “catastrophe modeling,” which uses our increased understanding of conditions that pro-

duce destructive wildfires when assessing future risks - something I’ve long advocated. Because rates were frozen or only incrementally raised these past few years, leading insurance companies have requested rate increases from 28% to almost 40% and, if approved by the Commissioner, rates could increase by those amounts overall. However, the increases could be distributed among homeowners based on risk. Homes in the city, for example, might see little or no increase, while homes on brushy hilltops could see large premium increases.

We also must have better vegetation management at the wildlandurban interface. By eliminating fuels that generate wildfires, the risk assessment for homes throughout California will improve, and we’ll have fewer fires and lower insurance costs.

For now, there’s a deal in place but there’s no written agreement. I’m withholding judgement until I see one. As always, ‘The devil is in the details.’

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Humanitarian Crisis

In a unanimous decision last week, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors officially declared the ongoing border situation a “Humanitarian Crisis.” This declaration comes in response to a mounting crisis that has seen over 8,500 migrants dropped at transit stations in San Diego County since September 13, 2023. The Federal government’s lack of sufficient resources to manage this influx of asylumseeking migrants has resulted in a critical strain on local resources and created an urgent humanitarian challenge.

The situation has escalated rapidly as daily street releases continue, with no set end date in sight. These releases occur with little direction and minimal resources, leaving local communities grappling with an increasingly untenable situation. The burden of caring for these asylum seekers has been unfairly shifted to local governments, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and community members.

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• Call on the Federal Government to designate resources and personnel to prevent street releases.

• Oppose lateral transfers of asylum seekers from other states and jurisdictions.

We already face a severe homelessness crisis, and dropping thousands of individuals onto our streets will only exacerbate this issue. Like many others, our region is already beyond its capacity to provide essential services, resources, and support to those seeking refuge within our borders.

The responsibility for border security lies squarely with the Federal Government, and they must not continue to abdicate this essential obligation.

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

Problem Solved

by Christopher Elliott

I never received my dresses. Why won’t Citibank refund my money?

Join the San Marcos fire department for their open house at fire station #1 on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., located at 180 W. Mission Road, San Marcos 92069, to show our appreciation for them. Our first responders will offer educational activities that demonstrate their everyday exercises like:

• Activating a fire extinguisher

• Using a fire hose

• Dressing in fire gear

• Showing engine tours

• Performing auto extrication

Leslie Luke orders dresses from an online store, but he never receives them. Why won’t his credit card help him get a refund?

Q: Last summer, I ordered dresses from the Krismile online store. I paid $241 with my Citi credit card.

I never received the dresses. I exchanged emails with the business in an attempt to resolve the problem.

obtain a credit for you.”

I would like to receive a credit of $241 and have Citi change its procedures and educate staff on what customer service is. Can you help me?

~ Leslie Luke, Manlius, NY

Our fire department does an outstanding job to keep our community safe and it’s important to show our gratitude for their services. Whether it’s ourselves, a neighbor or our loved ones, the fire department is always there to help when we call.

I highly encourage our community members to stop by the open house to meet our hard-working fire department personnel and to thank them for their life-saving services.

If you have questions regarding the open house, please call the San Marcos fire department at (760) 744-1050, ext. 3400.

Finally, I contacted Citi in March to file a credit card dispute. Citi claimed it mailed a letter to me to fill out, but I didn’t get it. In April, I called Citi, and a representative said I had five days to mail the dispute letter.

The next day, I received a notification online that “the information was not enough to support your claim.”

I appealed the denial in writing. I received a notification online that “Due to the age of the charge, we have no options available to

A: Krismile sells some pretty cool dresses, but the moment I looked up the business, I could see the problem. The search results also included a lot of pages in which customers asked if the site was a scam -- and many said it was. I also noticed some spelling errors on the site when I looked at it, which set off some alarms with my inner grammarian.

So before I go any further, let me say this: Before you buy anything online, at least do a quick search to find out what other people are saying about the business. I think you could have saved yourself a lot of trouble.

Problem Solved

5th District Supervisor

By Tom Morrow

Chances are very good you, or one of your close relatives or friends have been or is a “Freemason.” It’s an ancient fraternal organization that men of all walks of life can be a member. The list is vast and includes a number U.S. presidents and other world leaders.

For the most part, Freemasonry is a mysterious, world-wide fraternal organization for men only.

The first Masonic Grand Lodge was established in England in 1717. What’s the origin? One theory suggests Freemasonry may have been an outgrowth of Rosicrucianism, which is a spiritual and cultural movement that arose in Europe in the early 17th century.

Shriners International, commonly known as the “Shriners” is a Masonic society established in 1870. Shriners International describes itself as a fraternity based on fun, fellowship, and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief,

This

The World’s Most Mysterious Fraternity

and truth. The organization is best known for the Shriners Hospi tals for Children that it admin isters, and is well-known for the red fezzes members wear. Shriners are prominent dai ly via television for their pleas of donations for their hospitals.

To join a Masonic Lodge, it is the candidate who must “… ask to join.” While the can didate may be encour aged to ask, he may not be outwardly invited. Once the interested party makes his initial inquiry a formal application may be proposed and seconded or announced in open Lodge and a more or less formal interview usually follows. If the candidate wishes to proceed, references are taken up during a period of notice so members may inquire into the candidate’s suitability and discuss it.

The attitude of most regular Anglo-American grand lodges remains that women Freemasons are not legitimate members, but that comes with an astrek regarding transgender women, In 2018, Freemason doctrine notes members who, after initiation, ceases to be a man does not cease to be a Freemason. Anglo-American guidance states trans-

Vacasa

The vacation rental Carol Wilson books for her group through Vacasa is infested with rats and insects. Vacasa offers to refund one night. Can they get all of their money back?

Q: I planned a trip for a group from a small rural town in Kansas. I booked a vacation rental in Galveston, Texas, through Vacasa. From the start, the stay was truly horrible. The house had not been cleaned. As the days went by, things only deteriorated. We found rats, cockroaches, and bedbugs. The air conditioner went out, and the owners didn’t repair it.

I have kept a record of all calls, texts, and emails to Vacasa but have received very little back in terms of responses. Vacasa staff members promise to get back to us but don’t.

Vacasa has offered to refund one night of our stay. We want a full

gender men are allowed to apply for Freemason membership.

A minimum requirement of everybody of Freemasons is each candidate must be “free and of good repute.”

The question of freedom is nowadays one of independence.

Every Mason should be a proper and responsible person.

Most Grand Lodges require a candidate to declare a belief in a Supreme Being, although every candidate must interpret this condition in his own way. All religious discussion is commonly prohibited.

If the candidate wishes to proceed, references are taken up during a period of notice so that members may inquire into the candidate’s suitability and discuss it. Finally, the Lodge takes an officially secret ballot on each application before a candidate is either initiated or rejected. The exact number of adverse ballots (“blackballs”) required to reject a candidate varies between Masonic jurisdictions from one to three negative votes.

During the induction ceremony candidates are required to under-

Travel Troubleshooter

by Christopher Elliott

rental

Historically Speaking continued on page 14

is a dump. Can I get my money back?

refund. Can you help us get our $6,292 back?

~ Carol Wilson, Wichita, Kan.

A: Your vacation rental was a dump. According to your notes, the house hadn’t been cleaned when you arrived. There was trash in the house and the outside garbage bins were overflowing. The toilets hadn’t been cleaned. The beds weren’t made. And that was before you discovered the rodents and insects.

If you ever check into a rental like that again, here’s my advice: Leave immediately! Obviously, no one had serviced the home, and it wasn’t ready for you. Does Vacasa guarantee that your home will be clean? In fact, Vacasa promises that its homes will be squeaky clean -or, in its words, premium clean.

“Our professional team is committed to providing clean and safe homes for our guests and owners each and every stay,” it says.

It appears Vacasa fell far short, at least in your case. I see a lot of back and forth with Vacasa in your paper trail. At some point, it might have been more useful to appeal your case to someone higher up. I list the names, numbers and email addresses of the Vacasa customer service managers on my consumer advocacy website, Elliott.org.

At the risk of repeating myself, I don’t think you should have ever accepted this rental. But you did, and that complicates things. Your group not only stayed in this inferior rental, but it also cleaned the property and purchased trash bags, new pillows and blankets, and laundry detergent. You were trying to be accommodating, but your willingness to stay in the rental and be good renters really made things more difficult for you.

Because your group stayed in the

property, Vacasa assumed you found the accommodations acceptable. Like all vacation rental companies, it has a policy for offering refunds when something goes wrong. Staying in the rental means you have accepted the accommodations, and that makes a full refund all but impossible.

Unless, of course, you call me. I asked Vacasa to take another look at your group’s experience. I also forwarded some of the photos of the property. Vacasa contacted you and raised its offer to $3,200, or about a 50 percent refund. Your group is happy with that resolution.

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.

President Roosevelt

Harry S. Truman

Revenge Travel Was Sweet, But What Happens Next Could Turn Your Vacation Sour

Kathy Lopez got her sweet travel revenge, with ambitious trips to Europe, Asia and Central America in the last year. But like many Americans, she’s not done.

“Some of my friends are calling it quits or taking long breaks from international travel,” says Lopez, an author from Prescott, Ariz. “Not me.”

The latest Allianz Vacation Confidence Index suggests there are more travelers like her. Consumers spent $214 billion on summer travel, a new record. Turns out they were just getting warmed up.

“We expect that 2024 will set a new record,” says Daniel Durazo, a spokesman for Allianz.

Revenge travel, or taking a vacation to “get back” at COVID for keeping you trapped during a lockdown, was a phenomenon last year. And you’d assume that this fall, people would want to take a break. But they aren’t.

Many Americans are doubling down on travel. These post-revenge travelers are planning even more exotic trips, going to unexpected places -- and potentially getting themselves into all kinds of trouble. I’ll explain in a moment.

Revenge Travel Was Sweet And Now We Can’t Stop

Everyone could see the post-pandemic travel surge coming. The travel industry needed the business, and travelers needed to get out of town. I hate to use the term win-win, but really, if this wasn’t one, I don’t know what is.

Travel advisors say that while the idea of “revenge” has faded, the appetite for travel is as strong as ever.

“Demand is far exceeding supply in many cases,” says John Lovell, President of Travel Leaders Group. “We’re seeing tremendous sales volume across all categories of cruise and land products. Even when you factor in higher capacity, this far exceeds our expectations.”

Matt Schuyler, Hilton’s chief brand officer, puts it more bluntly.

“Travel,” he says, “is an unstoppable force.”

Post-Revenge Travelers Are Cheap

In an uneven economy, high travel costs could put a damper on travel demand, according to experts.

Chris Cave, CEO, FlightHub Group, says post-revenge travelers

are far more budget-conscious than revenge travelers. A recent survey by FlightHub found that 37% of respondents who had to make budget cuts needed to reduce their travel spending.

“This indicates that while travel enthusiasm may remain high, financial constraints are playing a substantial role in shaping travel choices,” he says.

So where’s everyone going in the post-revenge travel era? I asked Peter Strebel, RateGain’s president of the Americas. He says some areas are seeing strong post-revenge interest from travelers, including Florida’s Space Coast, Charlotte, Austin, and Washington, D.C. And holiday airline bookings for Thanksgiving and Christmas are already filling up for destinations like Orlando, Miami, and Nashville. In New York, holiday booking are up 55% from 2019 levels

But the truth is, we don’t know how post-revenge travel will play out. If the economy perks up, Americans could spend like there’s no tomorrow and head overseas. If not, we’ll always have Orlando. But that’s not the biggest problem.

Post-Revenge Travelers Are Throwing Caution To The Wind

Here’s what revenge travel looked like for Lopez, the Prescott author. Before all the lockdowns even ended, Lopez flew to Europe for a three-week tour of micronations, including Andorra, Liechtenstein and Monaco.

After that, she visited Tunisia and Malta, and then she made another trip to the Yucatan with her family.

She followed that with a trip to Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos.

Next on the wishlist: Myanmar.

Interestingly, I also tried to get into Myanmar this summer. I was staying within a stone’s throw of the border in Thailand at the Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort. You can wade into the Ruak River and be in Myanmar. I asked a hotel employee how to get there, and he said it wasn’t a good idea. Then I read the State Department warning about civil war and armed conflict, and I thought, “Maybe next time.”

Lopez says she’s going to avoid Myanmar for now, too.

“I heard their prison food isn’t very good,” she jokes.

But post-revenge travel is no joke. What comes next could drain your bank account, and if you’re unlucky, it could even kill you.

Post-revenge Travel May Be Dangerous

So here’s a fact most travel experts won’t tell you: Post-revenge travel could be dangerous in several ways.

The first danger is that if you push forward with a trip without enough money, you’ll probably regret it. Taking on debt to feed your travel habit is a terrible idea. Americans already owe a record $1 trillion in credit card debt, and no amount of points or miles can justify adding to it.

But the second danger is that your desire to explore new places will

end badly. Actually, Lopez and I are both classic post-revenge travelers -- we’re looking for a new experience after knocking almost everything off our bucket lists following the pandemic. And that could land us on the wrong side of the Ruak and in some serious trouble.

“People get in security trouble when they are complacent or pay no attention to things that elevate traveler vulnerabilities,” Harding Bush, a former Navy SEAL and the senior manager of Global Rescue’s Security Operations, told me.

Global Rescue fielded more than 100,000 calls and conducted nearly 2,000 rescue operations for travelers from all kinds of messes last year, and the number of missions is up 36% in 2023. They expect to be even busier post-revenge travel, as their members go farther.

Revenge travel was sweet for many Americans, but post-revenge travel could quickly turn your vacation sour. Be careful out there.

Elliott’s Tips For Post-Revenge Travel

Planning a trip in late 2023 or 2024? Here’s how to avoid the mistakes of other post-revenge travelers.

Safety First

Bookmark the State Department site and refer to it before you plan your next trip. I also have some expert tips on travel and safety on my consumer advocacy site, Elliott. org.

Assume Nothing

In a post-revenge travel environment, some of the rules may not apply. For example, many travel experts told me there’s not much of a shoulder season at popular destinations anymore, at least when it comes to cost savings. Don’t assume you’ll get a deal.

Hire A Professional

Find a travel advisor who can help you plan a safe trip and create a realistic budget. You can find a qualified advisor at the American Society of Travel Advisors site.

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.

Illustration by Dustin Elliott

Chuckles

from page 2

you are not a senior yet........ God willing, someday you will be......

We went to breakfast at a restaurant where the ‘seniors special’ was two eggs, bacon, hash browns and toast for $7.99.

“Sounds good,” my wife said. “But I don’t want the eggs.”

“Then, I’ll have to charge you $8.49 because you’re ordering a la carte,” the waitress warned her.

“You mean I’d have to pay for not taking the eggs?” my wife asked incredulously.

“YES!” stated the waitress.

“I’ll take the special then,” my wife said.

“How do you want your eggs?” the waitress asked.

“Raw and in the shell,” my wife replied.

She took the two eggs home and baked a cake.

DON’T MESS WITH SENIORS!

We’ve been around the block more than once! Always laugh when you can - it’s cheaper than medicine !!

••••

THIS LARRY THE CABLE GUY HUMOR IS FUNNY, BUT UNFORTUNATELY ITS TRUE! THE MAN’S A GENIUS!

Everyone concentrates on the problems we’re having in Our Country lately: Illegal immigration, hurricane recovery, alligators attacking people in Florida .. . . Not me -- I concentrate on solutions for the problems -- it’s a win-win situation.

* Dig a moat the length of the Mexican border.

* Send the dirt to New Orleans to raise the level of the levees.

* Put the Florida alligators in the moat along the Mexican border.

Any other problems you would like for me to solve today?

••••

Think About This

1. Cows

2. The Constitution

3. The Ten Commandments

Cows

Is it just me, or does anyone else find it amazing that during the mad

Chuckles

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Scientists have discovered novelty triggers dopamine in the brain which can stimulate feelings of attraction. In other words, if you jog in place and then meet someone, you’re more likely to think they’re attractive. First dates that involve a nerve-racking activity, like riding a roller coaster, are more likely to lead to a second or third date. One thing for sure, a first date should include a way of getting to know each other.

Men and women who have been in a marriage for 20-plus years and now suddenly find themselves in the dating world, often have no idea how to date. They might not know how to dress, how to relate, where to go, and when the date ends, if they should kiss or not. The best thing to do is treat each other like you’d like to be treated.

If your wardrobe needs sprucing up, hire a wardrobe coach. They are relatively inexpensive, and those who have used one say it’s the best investment they ever made. The coach will visit you in your home, go through your closet and throw out clothes that are no longer in style. They’ll accompany you to the store to buy clothes that will enhance your appearance and they’ll go with you to a hair stylist for input on a modern haircut. This is all valuable stuff. Believe me, you will benefit from it greatly.

If you like the person you meet, do not appear too eager, and text or call incessantly. No one likes to be “pestered.” Men, make a date for some time within a week or a week-and-a-half at the most, but do not call or text her all the time. You want to appear as if you have a life outside of meeting her. When and if the two of you hit it off, you can then slowly start calling and seeing her more often.

Things to consider for your first date include: dress nicely as first impressions are lasting impressions, do not be late, do not be rude to the waiter, do not talk too much about your job, do not answer your phone or text, never talk about your mother (especially men!), do not discuss sex, and do not ask about marriage or commitment.

Subjects that are safe and usually interesting to both parties are interests you have in common. For example, if you both like to ski,

Pet Parade

Vanilla Bean

Vanilla Bean is pet of the week at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 9-month-old, 43pound, female, Hound mix.

Vanilla Bean was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society from a local rescue partner through FOCAS (Friends of County Animal Shelters.) She’s a medium energy dog who likes napping, cuddling, and playing in water.

The $145 adoption fee for Vanilla Bean 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. Visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas or log on to www.SDpets.org.

First Dates

perhaps you have a story to tell about skiing, where you went, how cold it was, if it was fun. Chat about trips you’ve taken and places you’ve visited, movies you’ve seen recently, anything of interest you think the other person might enjoy hearing. Talk as if you met in line at the grocery store. Amazing the topics you discuss when you think nothing is on the line. Talk as if you’re talking to a friend. That way it takes the pressure off, so you can just be yourself. Relax, laugh, joke, converse, have fun.

A man told me he met a lady who grilled him about everything: his job, where he lived, if he owned or rented, how many children, what kind of car he drove, his political preference, church affiliation, etc. It was a deal breaker for this man as not only was it making his time Jaxon

with her boring; he wasn’t too keen on answering all of her questions. Do not grill! If you meet someone you really like, you’ll eventually find out all those things later as you spend time with each other.

A man attending a speed dating event admitted to me he was seeking a Jewish woman. I told him if a woman being non-Jewish was a deal breaker for him, then by all means ask if she’s Jewish. He said he felt a little uncomfortable asking that upon first meeting. I told him it saved a lot of time if he found out right away. If something is that important, then ask. If the person is not what you’re seeking, it doesn’t mean you can’t be friends or have a friendly conversation but at least you know in the beginning he/she is not the one for you and they are not left in the dark either.

Pet of the Week

Meet your new best friend, handsome and playful pup Jaxon! Just as sweet as he is adorable, Jaxon will make a wonderful companion for whoever can give him love and a safe place to call home. This adorable one-year-old dog loves play time and exciting walks around the neighborhood. You’re sure to bond with this pup while spending time working on his training and going on adventures! Jaxon 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 619299-7012.

This weekend, Sept. 29-Oct. 1, adoption fees are 50% off for adult dogs and cats (7 months and older)!

Online profile: https://www.sdhumane.org/adopt/available-pets/animal-single.html?petId=879169

The above comment was 88 year old Clint Eastwood’s response to his golfing buddy singer/songwriter Toby Keith’s question “how do you remain so young and active.” In this three part series we had planned to explore the kinds of things that the three older “preinternet” generations could do to extend their productive years by deferring the more negative effects of aging. Our emphasis was to be on finding ways to use broadband Internet access to help optimize “cognitive plasticity” (our minds) for the three generations that were already adults when “Broadband Internet) access became available at the turn of the 21 st century. The “pre-broadband” generations are Silent 1925-1945, Boomers 19461964 and Gen X 1965-1980. The

“Don’t Let the Old Man In” Part III of III

“post-broadband” generations are Millennials 1981-1986, Gen Z 1997-2012 and Gen Alpha 2013-.

Historically we have associated the concept of “aging gracefully” with maintaining the attitudes and attributes associated with younger generations. Staying “up to date” and being “Young at Heart” are popular clichés associated with successful aging. Being aware of the latest popular music, current pop-culture icons, contemporary emojis and clothing fads has been regarded as a positive sign that one was successfully resisting the inevitable ravages of the aging process. But increasingly today, those who desperately cling to these vestiges of youth are more likely to be regarded as pathetic examples of “arrested development”. What has changed?

America and Western Europe are at the forefront of perhaps the most apocalyptic period in human history.

This century may well mark the most decisive transition in the three million year history of humans on this planet. The convergence of technologies that merged the entirety of human action and knowledge with artificial intelligence has and will continue to forever change the course of human development. Broadband Internet is only a bit over twenty years old, but already we see its influence as widening the gulf between the pre and post Internet generations. The

pre-broadband generations are the last humans forced to rely on their own on-board memory and cognitive abilities in making survival decisions. The post-Internet generations have a better way. With the whole of man’s knowledge to work with and artificial intelligence to guide it, the Internet can provide more perfect solutions than any individual could possibly achieve. Already we are witnessing the decline of cognitive skills (IQs) in our post–internet generations. That fact is of minor concern because there is no longer a requirement for any user to possess “smarts”. The Internet, abetted by AI, is capable of making better and faster decisions than any individual.

So we, the seniors of post-internet generations, can rely on the cer-

tainty that we are the last human generations forced to rely on own internal cognitive abilities for survival. Like the last of the dinosaurs, we can hang out together and enjoy our fellowship until we are no more. We can speculate on the future fate of mankind and opine as to whether or not future generations will be as happy as we are. We may ruminate over the possibility that humans might become successful colony creatures, like bees and ants, or speculate that something evil or alien might wander by, turn off the lights and leave us to starve. No one knows. The only absolute certainty is that “what will be, will be” and there is absolutely nothing we can do to change the future of our species. So eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die.

At an animal shelter, every month is “Adopt a Shelter Dog (or Cat) Month.” But on the calendar, it’s in October. It’s a perfect time to rescue a dog from a shelter and bring it into your home.

More families get new pets during the holiday season than at any other time of year. That rush to adopt will start in a few more weeks. The selection of adoptable pets is possibly better now than it will be in a month.

The goal of Adopt a Shelter

Dog Month is to get you to (you guessed it) adopt a shelter dog. There are so many adoptable pets waiting to meet you. But, if this isn’t the right time for you to open your home and heart to a new pet, you can still lend a helping paw.

• Make a donation in honor of a pet you have now or a pet you lost. What better way to honor their memory than to help another pet who needs a home?

• Hold a pet food drive in your neighborhood, church, or school. It’s easy, and most shelters can help you plan your food drive. Just ask. When you’re done, delivering the donations to the shelter is a rewarding experience.

• We love when kids donate pet supplies that they requested as birthday gifts. They’re so proud

and we’re proud of them.

• Post a picture of your pet on social media. Talk about what it means to you, then encourage others to visit a shelter or rescue.

Animal shelters have all types of dogs from purebred to mixed breed. You can find all ages from puppies to adolescents, adults, and seniors. Some were mismatched with their adopt-

ing families. Others were given up because their owners died or moved. Some dogs were surrendered because their owners were no longer able to care for them physically or financially. And some were lost or abandoned.

Shelter dogs are ready to go home. They’ve been spayed or neutered, vaccinated and examined for health and temperament. All they need now is you.

Oodles

from page 5

so everybody has a chance to win. Registration begins at 9:00, and costume parade and judging begin at 11:00. Create lasting memories at Bates with all the Pumpkin Patch activities, scrumptious food, and live music on the Bates Stage from 12-3. $10 Parking October Weekends.

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Fall Festival

2023 Dinner and Fundraiser

October 28th • 6pm St. Timothy’s Parish Hall

Grand Prize Raffle: $1,200. Consolation Prizes: $600 & $300. Prime Rib with all the fixings! Dinner Tickets only $30 each.

Purchase Prime Rib Dinner and Raffle Tickets at St. Timothy’s Church before or after weekend Masses. Saturday: 5pm Mass, Sunday: 8:30am & 10:30am Masses.

Credit Cards Accepted

Sponsored by Knights of Columbus St. Timothy’s Council 10802. Proceeds Benefit Catholic and Escondido Com)munity Charities.

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Chess at Park Avenue Community Center

Wednesdays from noon to 3pm

Home of Escondido Senior Center 210 Park Avenue, Escondido

Chess players of all skill levels are welcome every Wednesday in the shuffleboard building from Noon to 3 pm. Large boards and pieces provided. Follow the signs or ask at the front desk for directions.

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Escondido Senior Travel Meetings

Escondido Senior Travel Service’s holds a monthly meeting at 1pm in the Park Avenue Community Center, 210 Park Avenue. The next meeting is September 11, 2023. No meeting in August. Upcoming trips are Knox Berry Farm, September 28 and Laughlin, October 30, November 1, 2023 and December 7, Christmas with Sinatra.

The Travel Office is located at the Park Avenue Community Center, Escondido, and is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. Phone number 760 2941851. Call for details. ***

Problem Solved from page 6

But back to your case. You were more than patient in trying to resolve this problem. So patient, in fact, that you ran out the clock. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act, you only have 60 days to file a chargeback. Details are in my guide to credit card disputes, which is available on my consumer advocacy site, Elliott.org.

Citi was following the letter of the law. It needed your documentation, and it only had a limited time to send a dispute to the merchant. But it wasn’t following the most important law -- of good customer service. It should have found a way to ensure you had the correct form, either by email or via postal service. Instead, it sent you a series of automated messages saying you had missed your opportunity to dispute the purchase. That’s not good enough.

I publish the names, numbers and email addresses of the top Citi executives on my consumer advocacy site, Elliott.org.

You are absolutely correct that Citi’s dispute process is problematic and needs some attention. I contacted Citi on your behalf. Shortly after that, you received some good news.

“Citibank’s exec office actually called me to apologize and refund the money,” you said. “She said their process is being improved. I was pleasantly surprised.”

That makes two of us. I will be watching closely to see if Citi does indeed make improvements to its dispute process. I hope it does.

Christopher Elliott is the founder of Elliott Advocacy (https://elliottadvocacy.org), a nonprofit organization that helps consumers solve their problems. Email him at chris@elliott.org or get help by contacting him at https://elliottadvocacy.org/help/

© 2023 Christopher Elliott.

Letters from page 4

feature story writer Friedrich Gomez has an online fanbase in the Los Angeles area? I have many friends up in the L. A. area. My advantage is I get to read Mr. Gomez’ cover stories as soon as they come out, while they have to wait for them to appear on your website. You run a great and popular publication!

-- James Solrac, Oceanside, California

faith CEO Greg Anglea that it was both sad and a shock that Haven House has been defunded and now is closing. Anglea hit the bull’s eye that if our mission is to get people off the street we need to provide them a place to go. In the mixed bag of repercussions it now appears that Interfath’s plans for opening a much needed Family Center this year is now erased due to the funding being eliminated entirely in this particular regard. Kudos to former Escondido Mayor Paul McNamara for accepting the position of new Executive Director at New Brother Benno so that he could continue to address the scourge of homelessness. McNamara did not have to get involved but his continued commitment to fight the plight of the homeless speaks volumes about the man. During McNamara’s tenure as Escondido Mayor we saw the reduction of unsheltered people. On another note, I agree with The Paper’s recent assessment of 5th District Supervisor Jim Desmond. Desmond is a tireless crusader on many fronts and should he run for California Governor he has my vote. San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones is also a “keeper” and it’s heartening to see her weekly column in The Paper addressing her constituents -- shows her willingness to take the time to enlighten us on various topics. One final note, thanks Lyle for keeping us abreast on Pastor Dick Huls and we’re all so happy to see his “Pastor Says” column return to The Paper! Your cover story writer Friedrich Gomez never disappoints and his eclectic range of topics from investigative pieces to the current cover story on California and its unique residents gave us a much-needed belly laugh regarding the funny but accurate assessment of California’s culture: “You know you’re a native Californian because you’ve asked at least one female friend -- are those real or fake?” We couldn’t stop laughing because the narrative is both funny and a true reflection of the culture of our time. As with Will Rogers, Gomez mixes fact with humor. Keep up the great work Lyle, you run a great ship! You keep publishing and we’ll keep reading!

Tony Logan & coworker fans of The Paper, Escondido and Valley Center

Unique Residents” (9/28/23 issue) of The Paper and written by your wonderful scribe Friedrich Gomez! It was a multi-generational piece because my husband and I couldn’t stop laughing over the hilarious California anecdotes from the traffic commute, earthquakes, and past governors Reagan, Schwarzenegger, and “Pat” Brown -- hilarious stuff! And our respective parents (both in their late 70s) “lived” through the hippie counter-culture and the “Free Love Movement” on college campuses and had a nonstop laughing attack at the story’s factual but comical observations! Our four teenagers (age 13 thru 19) were captivated by the cover showing surfers riding waves (they’re into surfing and skateboarding) so when they began reading, all of them were rolling on the floor in spasms of laughter! In an era where “It’s not cool to hang out with your parents” they were suddenly asking zillions of questions (while still laughing), like “Mom, Dad, was there REALLY a guy running for president who said all those dumb things?!” (They were referring to Dan Quayle!) For the first time in a very long time, our kids were sincerely interested in “Mom” and “Dad” and how we grew up! My husband and I just looked at each other and we had tears in our eyes! And whenever “Grandpa” and “Grandma” come over, our kids sit on the floor around them and ask questions about “hippies” and why college campuses underwent a sexual revolution? Funny thing, both Grandpa and both Grandma on both sides of the family, well, they seem to want to come over more often! They just “feel more important now.” So does my husband Bill and I. And we have you to thank Lyle Davis for publishing Friedrich Gomez’ amazing cover stories! Oh yes, our teens (two boys, two girls) all related to Friedrich’s funny surfer anecdotes and skateboarding and guess what? They want to meet him! Lyle, is there any way the public can meet Friedrich Gomez instead of just reading about him and his wonderful stories? Funny thing, Lyle, my family seems to be much closer now. And hanging out with Mom and Dad ain’t so corny after all.

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Lyle, my husband and I both wish to thank you for the nostalgic and wonderfully funny walk down memory lane. We’re both referring to your captivating cover story “California and Its

I agree with Escondido’s Inter-

Does California Gov. Gavin Newsom even give a damn -- much less is he even aware -- that there are no regulatory Letters

Caroline and Bill Douglas, North San Diego County.

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guidelines or even any pending safety measures onboard any of the Hooters Airline flights which Friedrich Gomez discusses in his exclusive “California and Its Unique Residents” cover story for publishing mogul, Lyle E. Davis? Gomez broke the story in the Sept. 28, 2023 issue of The Paper. I have never laughed so hard in my life! If you’re reading this and haven’t read it, you better grab a copy before next week’s issue replaces it!

Terry Matthew Galloway, Sr., Carlsbad, California

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time), Beijing-born, President of the People’s Republic of China, declared official war: On the Christian Bible! And he knew even back then, it would not be an easy fight.

Desperate and overly concerned at the unprecedented explosion of Christianity within its own authoritarian regime, China’s President Xi Jinping finally decided to step-in and attack the very source, the very foundation, the very underpinnings which Christians all adhere to: their Holy Bible.

That is, destroy the Bible by “rewriting” it.

As reported by world news: “China wishes to rewrite the Christian Bible so citizens and children will be ‘brainwashed’ to supplant their faith with the Communist Party as the ultimate deity.”

The Chinese Communist Party now saw Christianity as the most dangerous, and the “ultimate challenge” facing them among all the other religions. And this fact was recorded by world news outlets.

The National, which is the flagship of CBC News showcasing awardwinning journalism from across Canada and the world, and led by Chief Correspondent, Adrienne Arsenault, broke the news on their newscast: “The Christian religion is seen as the (ultimate challenge) to the Communist Party’s power, especially now that Christians likely outnumber the party’s 82 million members.”

Experts agree that the 82 million conjecture may, indeed, be closer to the truth. In the early 2000s, there were approximately 38 million Protestants and 10-12 million Catholics, with a smaller number of Orthodox Christians. The number of Chinese Christians had increased dramatically since then.

Although the Chinese government officially declared in 2018 that there were already 44 million Christians in China, that number is considered to be purposely “deflated” by the regime.

Back then, international Christian organisations estimate that in 2018

there were actually (tens of millions) more, who wisely chose not to publicly identify as such.

Officially, only churches authorised by the government are allowed to operate. But, in reality, many Christians worship in unauthorised venues known as “underground churches” or “house churches.”

As such, it is estimated that there are tens of millions of unreported Christians within Communist China who are said to practise Christianity in “informal networks” and “unregistered congregations,” previously described as “underground churches” or “house churches.”

Members of such groups are said to actually represent the “silent majority of Chinese Christians.

And the majority of these new believers from the Christian communities are “upwardly mobile, urban, middle-class Chinese.”

CHRISTIANS ARE NOT THE ONLY RELIGIOUS FOLLOWERS WHO ARE PERSECUTED, BUT THEY ARE CONSIDERED THE GREATEST THREAT.

For countless years, China has suppressed, persecuted, imprisoned, tortured, and put to death different religious followers from every faith that “got out of line” or dared to criticise the Chinese Communist Party.

It must be emphasized that Christians are not the only religious group that are persecuted in Communist China.

Far from it.

Besides attempting to control Christian doctrine and practise, the CCP is also persecuting others such as Buddhists and Muslims, Uyghurs, et al.

And multiple sources have warned that the CCP wants the authority to select the next Dalai Lama, a sacred tradition in Tibetan Buddhism. The Dalai Lama is the supreme leader of Tibetan Buddhism and, thus, the CCP will be forcing that church to be subservient to the Communist state.

However, Buddhists are resisting and not capitulating.

For all religious faiths in China today – and elsewhere – this is a never-ending battle for the survival of religious freedom and the right to choose or not to choose any faith.

SUMMATION & DEDICATION.

This cover story is dedicated to Pastor Dick Huls, who has had a tremendous influence on my life. Months before his near fatal accident, my editor lyle e. davis and I attended a meeting of the Escondido Kiwanis Club and I found myself sitting next to Pastor Huls. I scribbled a quick note on paper and passed it to him. He read it silently, then quietly turned to me, smiled, and whispered, “Thank you, very much.”

My note mentioned how important he is in my life and the lives of many anonymous readers of his weekly column in The Paper

I also wish to acknowledge our very own New Vintage Church on Grand Avenue in downtown Escondido; also Pastor Sam Brumit at the Mission 316 Church in San Marcos (I love his sense of humour); and also special thanks to Senior Pastors Bob Granger and his beautiful wife Becky Granger of Grace Church here in Escondido. I love reading Pastor Granger’s uplifting weekly column “Words of Faith” in the Escondido TimesAdvocate.

To all my reader fans, here, online and out-of-state, and even in Europe (U.K., Italy, Germany), I say “God bless you all, each and every one.”

Friedrich Gomez

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take an obligation, swearing on the religious volume sacred to his personal faith to “do good in society.” Masons will promise to keep the secrets of their degree from lower degrees and outsiders, as far as practicality and the law permit, and to support a fellow Mason in distress. There are formal instructions as to the duties of a Freemason.

Freemasonry has attracted criticism from organized religions for supposed competition with respective doctrines and has long been the target of conspiracy theories, which assert Freemasonry to be an occult and evil power. Although members of various faiths cite objections, certain Christian denominations have had high-profile negative attitudes toward Masonry, banning or discouraging their members from being Freemasons. The longest history of objection to Freemasonry is the Catholic Church.

Dan Brown, an American author best known for his thriller novels “Angels & Demons” (2000), “The Da Vinci Code” (2003), “The Lost Symbol” (2009), “Inferno” (2013), and “Origin (2017) all of which have prominent references to Freemasonry.

Controversy theorists have long associated Freemasonry with the New World Order and the Illuminati, and describe Freemasonry as an organization either bent on world domination or already secretly in control of world politics. Freemasonry in the United States faced political pressure beginning with opposition to Andrew Jackson, who was a prominent Freemason. A number of political figures in the U.S. have been so noted with a membership list headed by presidents George Washington, James Monroe, James Polk, James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, James Garfield, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Warren G. Harding, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry Truman, and Gerald Ford.

Freemasonry is viewed with distrust even in some modern democracies. During Germany’s Nazi regime, the preserved records note the persecution of Freemasons during World War II. Adolf Hitler be-

lieved Freemasons had joined those Jews conspiring against Germany. While the number of Nazi victims is not known, historians estimate up to 200,000 Freemasons were killed by the Nazi regime. Masonic concentration camp inmates were classified as political prisoners and wore an inverted red triangle.

The various aspects of Freemasonry is quite extensive and takes far greater explanation than this space allows. This is but a basic description of what has always been one of society’s great mysteries – a society for men only.

love to sing! On your first visit, we will sit you in between two veteran singers in your vocal part. We also provide audio learning tracks to assist you in learning your part.

We welcome all prospective singers, but currently we particularly need Lead (2nd tenor voice range) singers. Lead singers sing the melody much of the time, so this is a perfect way to begin singing Barbershop.

3) You can’t breathe when your tongue is out.

Put your tongue back in your mouth, sure you can still breathe, you fool.

Ten Things I Know About You

1) You are reading this.

2) You are human.

The Music Men Chorus Welcomes New Singers

Tuesday rehearsals • 7pm San Marcos Lutheran Church 3419 Grand Ave, San Marcos in the Luther Room

The Music Men Chorus is the North San Diego County chapter of the international Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS). The Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, enjoyment, and performance of a cappella, closeharmony songs arranged in the unique “Barbershop” style, known for its “ringing” chords.

The Music Men share their love of Barbershop singing with the community in a variety of ways: through public performances (Christmas concerts, patriotic concerts at Veterans Day celebrations, festivals such as the Escondido Chocolate Festival, senior center luncheons); private performances for church groups, homeowners’ associations, retirement communities, and family celebrations; and the delivery of Singing Valentines.

As with many singing groups, the Music Men’s activities were curtailed during the pandemic. The chorus is hard at work rebuilding its ranks and learning new songs to perform. We always welcome prospective new members. Having a formal background in music, either singing or playing an instrument, is certainly helpful, but not a requirement. We are looking for men who

So if you like to sing along with the car radio, sing Karaoke, sang in your school choir, or have always wanted to sing in a choir but felt you didn’t have the musical background, we would love to have you visit one of our Tuesday evening rehearsals in San Marcos. We meet at 7 p.m. at San Marcos Lutheran Church, 3419 Grand Avenue, San Marcos 92078 in the Luther Room.

For more information about the Music Men Chorus, visit our website http:\\www.musicmenchorus.org or call Joe Pascucci at (760) 845-3593.

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cow epidemic our government could track a single cow, born in Canada years ago, right to the stall where she slept in the state of Washington? And, they tracked her calves to their stalls. But they are unable to locate 11 million illegal aliens wandering around our country. Maybe we should give each of them a cow.

The Constitution

They keep talking about drafting a Constitution for Iraq.

Why don’t we just give them ours? It was written by a lot of really smart guys, it has worked for over 200 years, and we’re not using it anymore.

Impossibilities in the World

1) You can’t count your hair.

2) You can’t wash your eyes with soap.

3) You can’t say the letter ‘’P’’ without separating your lips.

4) You just attempted to do it. You are an idiot!

6) You are laughing at yourself,

7) You have a smile on your face and you skipped No. 5.

8) You just checked to see if there is a No. 5.

9) You laugh at this because you are a fun loving person & everyone does it too.

10) You are probably going to send this to see who else falls for it. ••••

A young boy enters a barber shop and the barber whispers to his customer, “This is the dumbest kid in the world. Watch while I prove it to you.”

The barber puts a dollar bill in one hand and two quarters in the other, then calls the boy over and asks, “Which do you want, Dan?”

The boy takes the quarters and leaves the dollar. “What did I tell you?’ said the barber. ‘That kid never learns!”

Later, when the customer leaves, he sees the same young boy coming out of the ice cream store & says: “Hey, Danny! May I ask you a question? Why did you take the quarters instead of the dollar bill?”

The boy licked his cone and replied, “Because the day I take the dollar, the game’s over!”

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 2023-9017624

The name of the business: Trealee8, located at 2120 W. Mission Rd., #240, Escondido, CA 92029. Registrant Information: Trealee8 LLC, 2120 W. Mission Rd., #240, Escondido, CA 92029. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business:

N/A

/s/ Mary Lee S. Reasonover, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/24/2023

9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28/2023

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME: 2023-90017623

Trealee8, located at 2120 W. Mission Rd., #240, Escondido, CA 92029. The Fictitious Business

Name referred to above was filed in San Diego County on 5/8/2023 and assigned file no. 2023-9010149.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IS BEING ABANDONED BY: Mary Lee Reasonover, 232 Treasure Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078. This business is conducted by an Individual. 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/Mary Reasonover

This statement was filed with the San Diego Recorder/County clerk on 8/24/2023.

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SUMMONS (ON VERIFIED

FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT)

CASE NO. SCV-272110

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SONOMA

600 Administration Drive, Room 107-J Santa Rosa, CA. 95403

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: THEODORE J. LIESE, an individual; SUZANNE L. MAIERLE, an individual, ADDITIONAL PARTIES

ATTACH- MENT FORM IS ATTACHED)

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAIN- TIFF: IVAN A. RAYA, an individual; and KIROLOS HANNA, an individual.

NOTICE! You are being sued. The court may decide against you wihtout you being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response but be in proper legal form is you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts

Online Self Help Center (www. court- info.ca.gov/selfhelp) your county law library, or the county courthouse near- est you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask he court clerk for a fee waiver form; if you do not file your respnse on time, you may lose the case by de- fault,and your wages, money, and preperty may be takent without further warning from the courr. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an atorney, you may want to call an attorney refer- ral service. If you cannot afford an at- torney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the Califor- nia Legal Service Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org). the Cali- fornia Courts

Online Self-Help Center (www.cortinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar associataion. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitra- tion award of $10,000 or more

in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

The name and address of the court is: 600 Administration Drive, Room 107- J, Santa Rosa, CA. 95403

The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plain- tiff without an attorney is:

Jeffrey S. Lyons, SBN 227277

Telephone: (707) 523 1181

CLEMENT, FITZPATRICK & KEN- WORTHY 3333 Mendocino Avenue,Suite 200 Santa Rosa, CA. 95403

Robert Oliver, Clerk

/s/ Griselda Zavala, Deputy

ADDITIONAL

PARTIES: WILLIAM TURLEY, an individual; the testate and intestate successors of WILLIAM TURLEY, believed to be de- ceased, and all persons claiming by, through, or under such decedent; all other persons unknown, claiming any right title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described in the com- plaint, adverse to Plaintiff’s ownershi or any claim upon Plaintiff’s title thereto; and DOES 1 throujgh 3, in- bclusive.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:

The real property commonly known as 14724 Canyon 1 Road, Guerneville, California which is the real property situated in the Unincorporated Area, County of Sonoma, State of California, described as follows:

Lots 47 and 48, Division #1, Map of Map No. 2, Eagle Nest, filed November 5, 1906, Book 19 of Maps, page 19, Official Records County of Sonoma. Sonoma County APN 070-280-016

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2023-9017850

The name of the business: Ondi Organics, located at 15231 Highland Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92025. Registrant Information: Andrea Ricketts, 15231 Highland Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92025. This business is operated by an individual.

First day of business: N/A

/s/ Andrea Ricketts with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/29/2023

9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2023-9018196

The name of the business: Moonage Tea Company, located at 1215 Bridgehampton St., San Marcos, CA 92076. Registrant Information: Bettina Marie Pavone, 1215 Bridgehampton St., San Marcos, CA 92076. This business is operated by an individual. First day of business: N/A

/s/ Bettina Marie Pavone with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 9/1/2023

9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2023-9016972

The name of the business: Sams Farm Fresh Juice Smoothie, located at 233 E. Grand Ave., Escondido, CA 92025. Registrant Information: Ghasem Samadi, 2451 Corte Azul, Carlsbad, CA 92009. This business is operated by an individual. First day of business: N/A

/s/ Chasem Samadi with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/16/2023

9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2023-9018332

The name of the business: Roush Real Estate, located at 6005 Hidden Valey Rd., Suite #250, Carlsbad, CA 92011. Registrant Information: amanda anne Roush, 6005 Hidden Valley Rd., Suite #250, Carlsbad, CA 92011. This business is operated by an individual. First day of business: 9/27/2018 /s/ Amanda Anne Roush with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 9/6/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2023-9017445

is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: N/A

/s/ Adam J. Robinson, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/23/2023

9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 2023-9018570

The name of the business: Cand E Style Plus, located at 1245 N. Las Flores Dr., San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant Information: Maria Paulina Torres, 1245 N. Las Flores Dr., San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business:

N/A

/s/ Maria Paulina Torres, MPT with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 9/8/2023 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5/2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

37-2023-00038057-CU-PT-NC

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner Denise Jon Hines filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Denise Jon Hines to Proposed name Denise Jon Wilmer. 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: 11/3/2023, 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 January 30, 2023

/s/ Brad A. Weinreb, Judge of the Superior Court 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5/2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME 37-2023-00033212-CU-PT-NC

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner Claudia Alexa Bokis Szymenski filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Claudia Alexa Bokis Szymanski to Proposed name Claudia Alexa. 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: 10/6/2023, 8:30 am, in Dept.

25

No hearing will occur on above date: 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. August 8, 2023 /s/ Brad A. Weinreb, Judge of the Superior Court 8/31, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2023-9018458

The name of the business: San Diego Granny Flats, San Diego Painting, SD Painting, Oceanside Painting, San Marcos Painting, located at 1050 Highway 78, Ramona, CA 92065. Registrant Information: Dan Abraham Jauregui, 1050 Highway 78, Ramona, CA 92065. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 9/7/2023

/s/ Dan Abraham Jauregui with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 9/7/2023

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 2023-9018785

The name of the business: Alexis Body Oasis, located at 1768 Pinnacle Court, Vista, CA 92081. Registrant Information: Alexis Breana Holiday, 1768 Pinnacle Court, Vista, CA 92081. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 9/5/2023

/s/ Alexia Breana Holiday with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 9/5/2023

9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2023-9018749

The name of the business: Angel Paws Pet Aftercare, Angel Paws, located at 128 N. Pacific St., #C-4, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant Information: NMS Enterprises Inc., 128 N. Pacific St., #C-4, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 12/26/2009

/s/ Christopher M. Settle, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 9/5/2023

9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 2023-9018757

The name of the business: Kingdoom, located at 1729 S. Clementine St., Oceanside, CA 92054. Registrant Information: Fiddleroad LLC, 1729 S. Clementine St., Oceanside, CA

92054. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: N/A /s/ Todd Eiscrkerch, Managing Member with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/12/2023 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 2023-9019198

The name of the business: Meritage

Wine Market and Tasting Room, located at 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd., A-10, Encinitas, CA 92024. Registrant Information: RJD Wines Inc., 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd., A-10, Encinitas, CA 92024. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 11/1/2001.

/s/ Dustin Cano, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/19/2023

9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 2023-9019331

The name of the business: Smart Fix, located at 2525 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Registrant Information: Mohammed Momen Mia, 28507 North Star Lane, Menifee, CA 92584 and Mohammad Mahbub Sarker, 923 Alturas Rd., Apt G44, Fallbrook, CA 92028. This business is operated by Co-Partners.

First day of business: 9/20/2023.

/s/ Mohammed Momen Mia with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/20/2023

9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 2023-9019022

The name of the business: Disco

Mushroom, located at 810 Los Vallecitos Blvd., Suite C, Lake San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant Information: Sofie Berarducci Corp, 979 Woodland Pkwy, Ste 101-108, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business:

9/14/2023.

/s/ Sofia M. Berarducci, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/15/2023

9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2023-9019336

The name of the business: Limitless Speed, Limitless Speed Co., located at 1196 Caminito Amarillo, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant

Information: Joseph M. Canizales, 1196 Caminito Amarillo, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 9/20/2023.

/s/ Joseph M. Canizales with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/20/2023

9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2023-9018987

The name of the business: Coast Terra Landscape Construction, located at 407 Camelot Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054. Registrant Information: Matthew Flores, 407 Camelot Drive, Oceanside, CA

92054. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business:

N/A

/s/ Matthew Flores with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/15/2023

9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 2023-9019136

The name of the business: JCrew Construction, located at 707 Eaton St., Apt J, Oceanside, CA 92054. Registrant Information: Juan G. Gonzalez, 707 Eaton St., Apt J, Oceanside, CA 92054. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A

/s/ Juan G. Gonzalez with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/18/2023

9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2023-9019089

The name of the business: Harmony And Horses, located at 931 Vale View Drive, Vista, CA 92081.

Registrant Information: Nicole Meyer Stabler BCBA, 931 Vale View Drive, Vista, CA 92081. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: 08/01/2023

/s/ Nicole Meyer, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/18/2023

9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2023-9020018

The name of the business: Fringe Benefit Experts, located at 3970 Garfield St., Carlsbad, CA 92008.

Registrant Information: Kuzmack Insurance Services Inc., 3970 Garfield St., Carlsbad, CA 92008. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business:

1/1/2010.

/s/ Stephen J. Kuzmack, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/28/2023

10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2023-9019525

The name of the business: Evolvea Barbershop, located at 4645 Frazee Rd., Suite D, Oceanside, CA 92057.

Registrant Information: Jazmin Garcia, 1040 Stephanie Ct., 319, San Marcos, CA 92078. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 9/1/2023.

/s/ Jazmin Garcia with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/22/2023

10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2023-9019322

The name of the business: Ultran Solutions, located at 3344 Atlas St., San Diego, CA 92111. Registrant Information: Bao Tran, 3344 Atlas St.,

First, I discovered America, then I discovered The Paper

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

Your friend, Eric the Red

Man About Town

from page 4

ME: “Are you hungry? You want me to make you a sandwich?”

LOVABLE LYLE: “Hey, yeah, that would be nice!”

I quickly make him a thick-sliced ham sandwich with mayo and tomato slices on rye bread with cold watermelon slices and crisps (chips) on the side, along with a new cold bottle of Lemon Brisk Iced tea.

During my Fashion Class, My Mary has me learn ladylike fashion sense and selects 4 different dresses she instructs me to put on, then she gives me pointers on how a girl should walk and ‘present herself’ in such dresses. I quickly duck into Lovable Lyle’s office and show him just two of the dresses which Mary has dressed me in. Lyle is amused and during one entrance wearing a dress, Lyle is on the phone talking to Evelyn Madison, ex-girlfriend and former Assistant Editor of The Paper.

LYLE: “Friedrich, I have Evelyn on the phone, wanna say a word?”

ME: “Hi Mom! Guess what, Mary has put me in four dresses so far!”

EVELYN (laughing out loud over the phone): “Yes! That’s what Lyle has been telling me,” (as she giggles some more).

ME: “Gotta go, Mom! I love you, bye!”

EVELYN (still laughing): “Bye! Love ya too!”

I’ve often told some friends who are going into the medical field: “If you’re too dignified and stuffy and unwilling to ‘play along’ with dementia patients -- then never become a dementia caregiver! It’s unfair and cruel for them, and it’s too much of an ego trip for you!”

I’ve already cleaned up the house: washed dishes, picked-up various items and put them in their proper places, emptied the rubbish bins in Lyle’s office and the kitchen, and brought the three huge rubbish barrels from the street to the side of the house.

Mary allows me to do all this and ‘supervises’ on teaching me to be a girl who knows proper house-cleaning!

It’s fun having My Mary Queen of Scots giving me school lessons every Friday, such as “Avoiding Boys 101” and “Men Are a Pain in the Arse Advance Theory Classes” and she also teaches me: “The Art of Insulting Men While Smiling Sweetly.”

Can’t wait for next Friday! So much

to learn from my Mother Figure, my precious Mary, Queen of Scots! ••••

Yes, yes, I know. We have lots of major problems facing us.

Illegal immigration that is flooding our cities, towns and villages with illegal aliens.

Homelessness. Thousands of people who are homeless . . often camping out on our streets and sidewalks . . all too many of whom are urinatig and defecating on those same streets, sidewalks and alleys - often reqiring our children, headed to school, to avoid certain areas for fear of contamination and/or being accosted or abducted.

Inflation . . . prices for food and gasoline are through the roof! Young people, newly married, have little chance of being able to buy a home. Real estate prices are sky high.

But among all these problems we are faced with yet another.

Where Has Robin Red Breast Gone?

7th Annual North County Veterans Stand Down

Southern Californians seldom have a chance to see a Robin Red Breast.

Growing up in the midwest (Omaha)

I often saw Mr. Robin Red Breast (and noted that his breast is more orange than red) and I enjoyed watching them pull nightcrawlers (worms) out of the ground following a rain. I explored their nests and noted their eggs are a beautiful turquoise blue. I also enjoyed their singing.

But, since moving to Southern California in 1968 I have seen, maybe, three or four robins . . . and they ain’t the same color as the midwestern robins.

Why is that?

I don’t think Robins are a migratory bird and head south for the winter, and California would offer a much more comfortable winter climate than the nidwest.

And how about Cardinals? Why do we not see them in California? They are a beatiful bird with a distinctive call that can’t be mistaken for any other bird.

The 7th Annual North County Veterans Stand Down (NCVSD) starts at 8:00am Thursday October 19th and goes through noon Sunday the 22nd at Green Oak Ranch in Vista.

The North County Veterans Stand Down is an annual four-day event where all veterans and their families, especially those homeless or struggling, can receive much needed services in a safe, friendly, drug and alcohol-free, secure environment.

During their stay at the NCVSD, Veterans and their families will receive food, lodging, clothing, medical, dental, and vision care, veterinary care for their pets, plus many more services to help them both physically and mentally, all free of charge.

Veterans may stay overnight in cabins or visit during the day, 9

am – 5 pm Thursday through Saturday, and 9 am - 12 pm Sunday, when services are offered.

Register to attend, volunteer, or donate to our cause at www. ncvsd.org

NCVSD is an all-volunteer, nonprofit group of veterans and family members who care enough about our veterans to work long, hard hours to make this happen. We are grateful to all our community partners, including Supervisor Desmond and the County of San Diego, Healing California, North County Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Harrah’s Casino, Elks, Los Rancheros Kiwanis Club, and many more.

For more information, please contact Matt Foster, President & Chairman at 760 208-7246 or email him at matt.foster@ncvsd.org

They, too, would enjoy California winters . . . but, no, they stay put in the midwest . ..their bright red plumage showcased against a white background of snow.

And Baltimore Orioles? One of the most colorful birds alive. They, however, are far too uppity to consider emigrating to Callifornia.

We in California are stuck with Sparrows . . . and the occasional Swallow. And Pelicans. Seagulls, And Mourning Doves and an occasional Red Winged Blackbird.

I ask you . . what is this world coming to when we can’t find a Robin Red Breast when you need one to lift our spirits?

The North County Veterans Stand Down Mission Statement is: To restore in our veterans the dignity they earned and empower them to become productive members of our community.