MIRACLE AT 3,000 FEET DURING THE
By Friedrich Gomez
What you are about to read is not well known. It is a most incredible and inspiring true incident that happened 24 years ago today.
Of all the stories that you will read on the anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attack, this exclusive report to The Paper will stand out as unique, fresh, and distinctly different from all the rest.
Regardless, all 9/11 Twin Tower stories need to be told. And we must never forget them.
In this Special Report, we wish to bring you a 9/11 storyline not well known – and it may well prove to be a ‘timeless jewel’ for you to discover and clasp to your heart, as you would with any newly-discovered cherished heirloom.
Come with me now, as we re-live this moment – in ‘real time’ – as it is actually unfolding -- so that you, the reader, can feel as though you are actually there . . . while it is happening.
NORTH & SOUTH
TOWERS.
One early morning, twenty-three years ago this month, while on his way to work at New York’s World Trade Center (WTC), Michael Hingson and his guide dog, Roselle, are taking their usual elevator trip up to his office, where Hingson is a computer sales manager.
For some reason, Hingson arrives earlier than usual.
As he works, Roselle, doses quietly at his feet.
The world is about to change for Michael Hingson and his precious seeing-eye dog. It will be a most terrifying moment that will ripple across the planet and become ‘breaking news’ on every major television newscast, as well as shocking headline news on global newspapers.
At precisely 8:46 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, a sudden and frightening sound, like a distant explosion, rocks the entire New York Trade Center’s North Tower – tower in which Hingson and thousands of other employees work.
Michael Hingson & his guide dog Roselle.
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Sitting on the 78th floor, Michael Hingson freezes at his desk, sensing that his world is about to turn violently upside down. The morning of September 11, 2001 had set out to be a most ordinary one.
How quickly that would change.
On this day, the 78th floor of the North Tower of the World Trade Center seemed to be rolling, moving its massive structure as if it were a sleeping giant that was now awake, slowly stretching, and resonating a deep, low-sound resembling distant rolling thunder, almost as if the building, itself, were alive, moving, shifting, vibrating.
Suddenly, Hingson hears loud screaming everywhere – out in the hallway and within his own office!
His dog Roselle is already on all four feet, fully alert, standing guard, calmly surveying all the commotion around her.
This is no ordinary animal.
She is diligently trained to remain calm so that she can protect and guide her master out of any danger zone. She had graduated with high honours, at the top of her class in learning to be a Service Dog for the Blind.
Despite seeing and hearing all the shouting, screaming, and running
This week, a compendium of wit, wisdom and neat stuff you can tell at parties. Enjoy!
The Husband Store
A store that sells new husbands has opened in Indianapolis, where a woman may go to choose a husband. Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates:
You may visit this store ONLY ONCE! There are six floors and the value of the products increase as the shopper ascends the flights. The shopper may choose any item from a particular floor or may choose to go up to the next floor,
about, Roselle stood her ground. She was trained to assist her master in every situation and, despite all her inborne instincts as an animal, she refuses to flee, but stands resolute, her four paws solidly planted on the vibrating floor beneath her, as she watches, instinctively guarding her master at all costs.
Unknown to Michael Hingson at the time, American Airlines Flight 11 – commandeered byAl-Qaeda terrorists – had just plunged at a ferocious 466 mph into the north face of his North Tower of the World Trade Center, plunging itself deeply between floors 93 and 99, engulfing the entire upper building in a ferocious fire!
Powerful shock waves now travel all the way down to the ground, and then back up again.
People below these upper floors frantically begin to evacuate!
Tragically, no one above the impact zone is able to do so.
As many as 250 human beings, trapped by fire and smoke in the upper floors are now left no viable recourse – one by one, many were now jumping to their grisly deaths below!
During the World Trade Center 9/11 attack, many people choose to jump from the towers rather than face death by fire or asphyxiation (death by suffocation).
How many jumped to their death?
but you cannot go back down except to exit the building!
So, a woman goes to the Husband Store to find a husband. On the first floor the sign on the door reads:
Floor 1 - These men Have Jobs
She is intrigued, but continues to the second floor, where the sign reads:
Floor 2 - These men Have Jobs and Love Kids.
‘That’s nice,’ she thinks, ‘but I want more.’ So she continues upward. The third floor sign reads:
Floor 3 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, and are Extremely Good Looking.
‘Wow,’ she thinks, but feels compelled to keep going. She goes to the fourth floor and the sign reads:
Floor 4 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, are Drop-dead Good Looking and Help With Housework.
‘Oh, mercy me!’ she exclaims, ‘I can hardly stand it!’ Still, she
To this day, the estimates still greatly vary.
The New York Times would report that (at least) 50 people had jumped to their death.
USA Today newspaper used video sources, eyewitness accounts, and forensic evidence to estimate that (at least) 200 jumped to their death.
Michael Hingson is not aware of these circumstances. At present, he is standing by his desk, mystified, frightened, slightly disoriented. Screams all around him and the shuffling of feet and people running are all processed in his mind. His blindness, which shrouded him in eternal darkness since birth, make his ears that much keener.
He knows he has to act quickly. He knows time is running out for him. And also for his loving companion guide dog which he cherishes as a devoted, indispensable part of his life . . . and a precious member of his family.
But Hingson knows he has to make time for a last-minute phone call.
He calls his wife.
He is brief and to the point. He tells her that there was some kind of violent explosion in his building.
He doesn’t say it on the phone, but, hearing his wife Karen’s
goes to the fifth floor and the sign reads:
Floor 5 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, are Drop-dead Gorgeous, Help with Housework, and Have a Strong Romantic Streak.
She is so tempted to stay, but she goes to the sixth floor , where the sign reads:
Floor 6 - You are visitor 31,456,012 to this floor. There are no men on this floor. This floor exists solely as proof that women are impossible to please. Thank you for shopping at the Husband Store.
Smart Lad
A man in a Florida supermarket tries to buy half a head of lettuce.
The very young produce assistant tells him that they sell only whole heads of lettuce.
The man persists and asks to see the manager.
voice, he begins to get emotional and now fears that he might never, ever, be with her again as tears welled-up in his eyes and his lips quivere. He almost brakes down but he knows he has to remain calm . . . for her . . . and to keep her from worrying.
He then tells her he loves her.
The words hang in the air: “I love you so . . . so very much . . . .” Then his voice cracks and his lips move but nothing further comes out.
Although he is calm on the phone, she knows something is terribly wrong just by his choice of words and the tone of voice. Her womanly instincts just know.
Finally composing himself, he suddenly finds his voice again.
He promises her that he would be home soon.
Then, he slowly hangs up.
He is now totally alone, except for his precious guide dog Roselle and coworker, David Frank.
Horrible screaming is still heard outside his doorway, and people are still stampeding to escape.
The entire building now shudders and Hingson would later recall in his own words:
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The boy says he’ll ask his manager about it.
Walking into the back room, the boy said to his manager, “Some idiot wants to buy half a head of lettuce.” As he finished his sentence, he turned to find the man standing right behind him, so he added, “And this gentleman has kindly offered to buy the other half.”
The manager approved the deal, and the man went on his way.
Later the manager said to the boy, “I was impressed with the way you got yourself out of that situation earlier. We like people who think on their feet here. Where are you from, son?”
“Canada, sir,” the boy replied.
“Well, why did you leave Canada?” the manager asked.
The boy said, “Sir, there’s nothing but whores and hockey players up there.”
Chuckles
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“The tower literally just started tipping and tipping and tipping! We moved about 20 feet!”
It was a wicked sensation as the tower began to sway back and then to right itself, once more. Hingson’s coworkers begin to panic once more. Coworker, David Frank, is now peering out the 78th floor office window and what he sees terrifies him beyond belief. Flames and huge billows of smoke are now engulfing their entire building. Burning debris still on fire is raining down before him, outside the window.
The mere sight and sound triggers total panic for coworker David Frank as he begins screaming at the top of his lungs at Michael Hingson that they are all going to die.
Hingson tries calming him his coworker down as his guide dog, Roselle looks on, both her ears fully perked.
As Hingson tries calming his coworker David Frank, his co-worker now screams hysterically back at Hingson:
“WE GOTTA GET OUT OF HERE! RIGHT NOW! YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND! YOU CAN’T SEE IT!”
Hingson has to snap David Frank out of his doomsday negativity and give him hope. Hingson recalls his exact words which he shouted back at him:
“STOP IT, DAVID! IF ROSELLE AND I CAN GET DOWN THESE STAIRS – THEN SO CAN YOU!”
51-year-olde Michael Hingson now knew . . . Roselle was his only hope to getting out alive.
She was alert, and waiting for any signal from Michael Hingson which she would quickly obey.
It suddenly came.
Grasping her harness reins he yelled, “Forward!”
Hingson was now fully fearful of his predicament. “Forward!” he immediately repeated as they stepped out into the hallway, along with close friend David Frank.
Though only 2½ years olde, and despite the intense distraction, panic, and the confusion of stampeding human beings around her–Roselle calmly guided her master, navigating carefully, to the nearest stairwell.
The stairwell?!
Why not the nearest elevator?!
Somehow, she just knew. Part of her training was navigating through various trials and simulations such as street traffic and avoiding fire and heat sources – all were trained into her lessons and complicated training routines.
In such a firestorm, any elevator would surely be a death sentence. Roselle could smell the fire.
Her keen nose has a sharper, more delicate sense of smell than any human alive.
She sprang into action. This was no trial. This was no demonstration of her skills, such as in a test or rehearsal. No. This was the real thing. And she, instinctively, knew.
Roselle’s intense training was now at stake. There could be no deadly risk of mistake this time.
She would not disappoint.
If necessary, she would lay down her own life to save him. She was now protecting her daddy, or mommy, as she simply understood it.
By now, all chaos had broken out!
It was evident that the entire upper building was engulfed in flames and things were getting worse by the seconds!
As a blind man who knew such details, Hingson was fully aware that there were exactly 1,463 steps down from where he stood to outside the Tower One building.
When Hingson and Roselle had slowly made their way down to the 50th floor at approximately 9:03 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, a second American Airlines airplane, flight 175, crashes deep into the adjacent South Tower, smashing at a terrifying 590 mph, slicing between floors 77 and 85. All 65 passengers onboard Flight 175 would instantly die on impact! Unknown to him, hundreds of people inside the building, also, would perish immediately upon the airplane’s ferocious impact!
One of the stairwells in the adjacent South Tower remains unblocked. This leads many people to, mistakenly, climb the stairs towards the roof in hopes for a rooftop rescue from emergency evacuation teams. Tragically, their rescue never comes. Deadly temperatures on the top parts of the South Tower building had just climbed to more than 1,000 degrees!
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mcClellan senior Center
Exercise Room for Vista’s Seniors
The City of Vista is excited to announce the grand opening of a new exercise room at the McClellan Senior Center, designed exclusively for Vista residents aged 50 and older. This new facility offers a welcoming and accessible space for seniors to independently engage in physical activity, promoting health and wellness within the community.
Located within the Azalea Building, the exercise room is equipped with a variety of user-friendly machines, including treadmills, stationary bikes, and strength training equipment. Vista seniors are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to stay active and healthy, all at no cost.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, participants are required to check in at the Azalea Building Welcome Desk upon arrival. There, they will sign a waiver before entering the exercise room. Please note that the facility accommodates a maximum of 10 people at a time, so plan your visit accordingly.
The exercise room is open weekdays from 8 am to 3:30 pm, providing a convenient option for seniors to incorporate fitness into their daily routine. For more information, call the McClellan Senior Center at 760.643.5288.
silent auction and mega sale September 14 • 10:00-2:00 pm
United Methodist Church of Vista 490 South Melrose Dr., Vista
Don’t miss the Biggest Sale of the Year for Quilters and Non-Quilters throughout the North County San Diego Area. This event promises to be bigger and better than ever.
We’ve received hundreds of yards of fabric off the bolt and tons of pre-cuts still in their original packaging ready for purchase at incredible prices. Finished goods and gift items galore.
A variety of Theme Baskets and exciting items will be available for
bid throughout the day including a Singer Featherweight.
Free admission and free parking. Refreshments available for purchase.
Presented by El Camino Quilters –www.elcaminoquilters.com ***
Writers Workshop Vista Library
Learn from local authors as they cover the different facets of writing, publishing, and more. Join Vista Library this fall for an exciting series of in-person writers’ workshops. Learn from local authors as they cover various facets of writing. This season’s workshops will feature genealogy, discovering your unique voice as a writer, and crafting a captivating first chapter. Registration is free but space is limited.
700 Eucalyptus Ave. • Vista 760-643-5100
september 7th: Alene CollinsAubertin, Following your ancestors path
september 28th: Cherie Kephart, the upside of falling: Connecting to the art and heart of being a writer.
November 6th: Matt Coyle, Chapter one: Beginnings
Visit sdcl.org/vista for registration. #northcountysd #vistalibrary #writing #writersworkshop #vistaca
Community Education series
Join us on the 3rd Monday of each month (10:00am to noon)
September 16 - Navigating Medicare and MediCal (Medicaid)
October 21 - Grief and Loss November 18 - New Topic Introduction Presented by Hospice of the North
regional Housing resource information
The County of San Diego Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) works to help families find safe, affordable housing and works with property owners to increase the supply of quality, economical places to live. HCDS serves as one of six Housing Authorities for San Diego County. HCDS provides rental assistance through the Section 8 Voucher program, works to increase the supply of affordable housing, and provides resources and information, such as the County of San Diego affordable housing directory:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/ content/sdc/sdhcd/housing-directory.html. To contact HCDS, call (877) 478-5478.
Some additional local housing resources include:
• San Diego Housing Commission affordable rentals website (includes a resource guide and a search tool for affordable rentals within the city of San Diego): https://sdhc.org/housingopportunities/affordable-rentals/
• Serving Seniors Housing Programs: https://servingseniors. org/what-we-do/programsservices/housing.html
Palomar College issues Emergency aid to students
Despite nationwide obstacles from the Department of Education and the unprecedented FAFSA issues affecting financial aid processing, Palomar College announced their disbursement of federal and state financial aid disbursements will occur by September 6.
Although this represents a oneweek delay from the usual Pell Grant processing timeline, the College is distributing over $1 million in emergency grants of $250 each to eligible students who have completed a financial aid application and demonstrated financial need. Additionally, the College has processed and disbursed more than $290,000 in scholarships and provided over 2,600 Promise students with $250 bookstore vouchers.
Furthermore, Palomar College is supporting 6,752 students through the California College Promise Grant, which has waived a total of $3,299,327 in enrollment fees.
More than 19,750 students are enrolled for the fall semester. The class schedule offers hundreds of on-site and online courses, including those that provide the education and training needed in high demand fields of study. Visit Palomar.edu. for more information
young marrieds who are unable to purchase their first “starter homes.” No . . . we have to provide for illegal aliens.
Is our Governor and his cronies absolutely nuts?
Where in hell is the logic for this asinine move?
I gladly pay state and federal taxes to support worthwhile projects . . . .but this is one taxpayer that is thoroughly upset with idiotic legislation that defies logic.
sharp HealthCare and Palomar Health form Partnership
In an effort to improve the community’s access to expanded healthcare services, Sharp HealthCare and Palomar Health announce a new partnership that will maximize inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory services for patients in North County San Diego.
Sharp, San Diego’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare delivery system, and Palomar Health, California’s largest public health district, have formalized a new collaboration through a fully executed Letter of Intent that will maintain Palomar Health’s public designation.
With this new collaboration, which is not an acquisition, Palomar Health and Sharp will partner to jointly establish programs across clinical service lines, enhancing Palomar Health’s ability to offer patients even greater access to healthcare services. Sharp will expand its network into North County, including primary care and medical specialties as appropriate for the communities. Palomar’s patients will also have access to Sharp’s specialized and higheracuity services not currently available at Palomar Health, including transplants, advanced oncology procedures and more.
mento continues to incentivize illegal immigration, straining local resources and deepening our housing crisis. AB 1840 is not just fiscal irresponsibility — it is a betrayal of the hardworking Californians who bear the brunt of these policies.
What in the hell is happening to California!?
Do we have baboons running our state government?
Our Governor has signed a bill that authorizes $150,000 to illegal immigrants to make a down-payment on a house.
Never mind the fact that we have hundreds, perhaps thousands, of
The State wants to help first time home buyers but they can’t be American citizens. Now low income hard working families, American citizens, can’t afford to buy homes and our homeless citizens can’t afford to buy homes but by golly we are letting the illegal immigrants buy homes. What part of this makes any sense? This State is nuts!
Does the term “illegal aliens” mean nothing? We are rewarding someone who is illegal? Why?
As Supervisor Jim Desmond says:
“Instead of focusing on the pressing needs of its citizens, Sacra-
California’s Legislature has once agan chosen to prioritize dangerous policies over the safety and well being of its citizens. — a disastrous proposal to offer state-backed home loans of up to $150,000 to illegal immigrants. By passing AB1840 California now becomes the first state in the ntation to offer up to $150,000 to illegal immigrants. At a time when California is facing a $60 million deficit, this decision is a slap in the face to taxpayers and legal residents who are struggling to make ends meet.”
~ Jim Desmond
This isn’t just misguided; it’s an outrageous betrayal of every hardworking taxpayer in our state. It is just part of the continued effort by the state to incentivize illegal immigration through numerous handouts.
“Expanding state-funded home loans to include illegal immigrants
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is not just another handout — it’s a massive overreach that shifts the financial burden onto law-abiding taxpayers,” Desmond wrote on X.
Over 200,000 illegal immigrants have entered San Diego County in the past year, driven by government incentives. The County spends $5M of local tax dollars on attorney fees for illegal immigrants facing deportation. California offers free healthcare and protection through sanctuary cities.
Crazy Legislation - Part II
Man About Town Letters to the Editor
The Board of Supervisors of San Diego County recently voted to formally support reparations bills that could cost California voters up to $800 billion dollars, though only a modest $12 million dollar down payment has been made so far by California’s legislature. A series of bills making their way through the California Legislature would provide reparations to Black people who have been harmed by systemic racism and other inequities.
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Such details are not yet known to Hingson who in the North Tower. The smell of smoke and jet fuel is almost overwhelming. While humans descending the stairs may cover their nose and mouths with handkerchiefs, shirts, or blouses –service dogs cannot.
Roselle is now deeply panting and appears exhausted.
The stairwell temperatures have now suddenly soared to over 90 degrees. Yet, she proceeds as best she can. No air was circulating and Hingson hears her panting more heavily now. Her throat is wretched by jet-fuel flames and heavy smoke encases her.
Unlike her human counterparts, she has no nose or mouth covering. She is now growing more and more weak by the moment.
A terrified woman suddenly screams, “We’re not going to make it! We’re all going to die!”
Remarkably, Roselle moves towards the panic-struck woman and keeps nudging the lady’s trembling hands in an effort to calm her. The woman stops screaming and calmly looks down at Roselle.
Miraculously, Roselle the Service Animal soothes the lady and she begins to slowly pet the dog, fi-
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The 4-1 vote means San Diego County will be listed as a formal supporter of all 14 bills — each now at different stages but progressing through the statehouse — that make up the reparations package.
Supervisor Joel Anderson was the lone no vote.
In our opinion there is no question that slavery is and was evil. America was torn by the question of slavery from our founding, ultimately leading to the Civil War in which more than 620,000 Americans paid with their lives to end slavery.
Saddling millions of working California families with billions of dollars in debt to pay recompense for sins they didn’t commit however, is the definition of two wrongs not making a right.
Considering that California is now 40% Latino, it seems particularly unjust to force this population to pay for the sins of people who lived far away, long ago, and to whom they have no relation.
Anderson, the 2nd District super-
nally smiling as if -- somehow –hope was transferred from dog to human.
Roselle now turns to her duties at hand, and up to thirty people now walk behind her as if she were some sort of 4-footed saviour in which they all now feel palpable hope and a sliver of faith towards the canine.
Proceeding downward, they are met by firefighters going upwards, in the opposite direction.
These first-responders realise that the service dog is leading her blind master and others as they pause and ask Michael Hingson if he needs assistance downward. Hingson answers “No” but he thanks them nonetheless.
The firefighters each briefly pause and lovingly pet Roselle for doing such an outstanding job.
Hingson allows them to pet and lovingly embrace Roselle. Then, off they disappeared upward.
Hingson would later find out that these brave firefighters would never make it back alive. His only comfort is that their last touch, embrace, and petting of his dog -their last encounter with unconditional love before their death in the deadly Tower aftermath – would come from his own Roselle.
Finally reaching the lobby of the
visor who represents much of the northern and eastern parts of the county, said he could not support the package as a whole because he does not agree with some items that imply he may somehow be responsible for slavery.
“If we wanted to go through our history, there isn’t anybody in the United States that somebody in their history wasn’t discriminated against,” Anderson said, pointing to atrocities committed in California against Native Americans. “I think that if we keep looking to the past, we’ll never get to the future, and I want to focus on how we can improve things moving forward.”
World Trade Center, Hingson is deeply worried over his family member, Roselle, who valiantly served to comfort and help calm many lives in their descent from a deadly inferno and collapsing debris.
Roselle had safely led up to 30 human beings down 1,463 steps, where they followed her, obediently, trusting a beautiful Labrador Retriever. The deadly journey took just over one hour. Many would live to tell the story of one courageous dog they encountered on a congested, smoke-filled stairwell.
But it took its toll on Roselle.
At the building lobby she was exhausted to the brink of collapse. She only stayed strong enough to guide her master and coworkers to safety.
Water pipes had broken in the lobby and Roselle drank from the puddles of water on the floor.
Outside the lobby there is panic and stampeding everywhere! Witnesses said later that the guide dog’s coat was no longer golden in colour, but was fully grey, as she was by now completely covered in ash.
The building was crumbling and debris was falling from the skies!
Roselle instinctively knew her job was not yet done.
Jim Desmond also took issue with the reparations bills saying, “Anyone getting special treatment based on their skin color…” is wrong. “If we really want to promote our disadvantaged communities we should be focused on education, job training and economic opportunities, instead of bringing each other down with racism.” Desmond said.
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for
She wanted to move Michael Hingson and others to further safety.
But, could she?
The tower is now collapsing! Chunks of both concrete and iron are falling like a waterfall.
Hingson keeps his commands simple: “Left, right.” She knew best and followed his every command. Seeing a blind man and his seeing-eye dog, a New York City policeman quickly steers them safely into a subway.
The story of Roselle’s heroic and self-sacrificing exploits quickly spreads. She knew not what was happening, but she became a celebrity, and would become a bona-fide star to millions of adoring Americans who would learn of her heroic exploits.
She would be properly saluted and recognised, bringing world attention to all service dogs, not just to herself.
As history would have it, Roselle and owner, Michael Hingson, would appear on numerous television shows such as five appearances on “Larry King Live,” and the “CBS Morning Show,” as well
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them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.”
~ President Ronald Reagan
I agree with Vista Mayor John Franklin, Supervisor Joel Anderson and County Board Supervisor Jim Desmond, reparations for slavery that ended over 150 years ago is wrong. I believe it to be unjust forcing people that had nothing to do with slavery paying other people that had nothing to do with slavery.
barona Education grant
During my term in the State Legislature, I’ve nominated schools throughout the 75th Assembly District to receive the Barona Education Grant. A $5,000 grant from the Barona Band of Mission Indians is made available to one school in each State Senate District, each State Assembly District and from each State Executive Office Holder. Though the grants are funded by the tribe, they require an endorsement letter from elected office holders, which must accompany the application.
The grants, normally due by July 1st of each year, are available to accredited public and private K-12 schools, and can only be used to fund education materials such as books and computers that will be used to improve academic achievement by current and future students. The grants cannot be used for wages, recreational equipment, office supplies or furniture, or for other non-academic projects or programs. Schools from all parts of the state may apply for the grants.
The schools I’ve nominated for the grants over the years have included Grace Lutheran School in Escondido, Escondido Christian Academy, Discovery Elementary School in San Marcos, Pauba
Valley Elementary School in Temecula, Temecula Valley High School, and Valley Center High School. And since the district boundaries were changed for the 2020 election, I also directed a grant to Julian High School last year. And for this year, I nominated Potrero Elementary School in East County.
The Barona Band also has an extensive scholarship program for tribal members, as well as opportunities for non-members. For more information on the Barona Band’s education grant programs, please click here.
I salute the Barona Band of Mission Indians, “California’s Education Tribe,” for its ongoing commitment to educating the future leaders of our state.
For an electronic version of this article, please visit: https://ad75. asmrc.org/
Assemblymember Marie Waldron, R- Valley Center, represents the 75th Assembly District in the California Legislature, which includes the cities of Poway, Santee, portions of the City of San Diego, and most of rural eastern and northern San Diego County
5th District Supervisor Jim Desmond
Ensuring safety in our Communities
As your County Supervisor, I believe that government’s number one responsibility is to provide a safe community where families and businesses can thrive. Without safety, we do not have a functioning society. Unfortunately, recent trends show that crime is rising across California, making it more critical than ever to remain vigilant in protecting our county.
New data reveals that reported shoplifting incidents increased by 28% in 2023 compared to 2019, with more than 90% of this rise concentrated in just four counties:
Alameda, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Mateo. A significant factor in this increase is Proposition 47, which created loopholes that allow theft of up to $950 a day without severe consequences. This has led to a surge in crime, forcing even basic items to be kept behind locked doors in stores.
Thankfully, San Diego County remains one of the safest regions in California, and a key reason for this is our District Attorney’s commitment to holding criminals accountable.
Keeping repeat offenders off the streets is crucial to maintaining our community’s safety.
Problem solved
by Christopher Elliott
Q: In 2022, I went to a Quest Diagnostics location in Issaquah, Wash., for a blood screening test. At the time, I gave an employee my health insurance information.
Quest Diagnostics sent me a bill for $3,437. It looks like they didn’t use my health insurance information, so I was billed for the full amount.
I have contacted Quest Diagnostics repeatedly to get this fixed. But the company continues to bill me for the full amount. Can you help me get this fixed? ~ Maria Jacobson, North Bend, WA
A: If your health insurance covered your blood test, then you should have received no bill from Quest Diagnostics.
But were you covered? Interestingly, the problem -- and the solution -- was right in front of Quest. It looks like it
had used your previous health insurance code, even though you gave a Quest representative the correct one. Then, after you received the erroneous bill, you asked Quest to correct the problem, and it wouldn’t.
The best explanation: You were not dealing with a person but AI. The technology wasn’t smart enough to replace your old insurance code with a new one. It wasn’t smart enough to connect your many requests to update the code with your bill. (The other possibility, of course, is that a real person saw your request but failed to act. I certainly hope that isn’t the case.)
To fix a problem with Quest, you have a few options. First, contact your physician. The medical office may be able to contact Quest faster on your behalf and fix the coding issue as your advocate. Some highquality medical offices will go the
extra mile to ensure everything is coded correctly.
Second, you can reach out to Quest Diagnostics to ask it to fix the problem. Quest has always preferred that you call it for help, but it also uses email. That didn’t work for you either, so you could have escalated this to one of the Quest executives whose names, numbers and emails I publish on my consumer advocacy site, Elliott.org.
Quest has a history of botched billing and tone-deaf responses. It has overbilled customers and even hired a collections agency to go after them for bills they didn’t owe.
Behind the scenes, here’s what’s going on: The system is designed to wear you down so that you give up and pay. If you do pay, Quest gets to keep the sticker price for your blood tests instead of the dramati-
However, there is still work to be done. Prostitution is up 40% in San Diego County, and aggravated assault has risen by 4%. I believe Senate Bill 357, the law decriminalizing loitering with intent, has contributed to the increase in prostitution. Along with the challenges of an open border, this has also led to a rise in human trafficking.
On the positive side, murder is down 17%, robbery is down 12%, arson is down 40%, and burglary is down 17%. This is good news, and as part of our latest budget, we have increased funding for the Sheriff’s Department and added new positions to continue this downward trend in crime.
While San Diego remains a safe place to live and work, we must ensure we don’t fall into the same traps that have impacted other counties. Together, we can continue to keep our community safe and thriving.
Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our shared goal of a safer San Diego County.
San Diego County District 5 Supervisor Jim Desmond, 1600 Pacific Highway, #335, San Diego, CA 92101, United States http:// www.supervisorjimdesmond.com/
cally lower rates insurance companies negotiate with it. And your insurance company pays nothing. So really, both are incentivized to make you pay out of pocket.
My advice: Don’t! Stick with it. Be persistent. Use my proven methods for resolving a consumer dispute. But whatever you do, don’t give up.
To your credit, you didn’t give up. Instead, you contacted my advocacy organization. I reached out to Quest Diagnostics on your behalf. Within a few days, it had corrected your invoice and zeroed it out.
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/
By Tom Morrow
It’s harvest time back in the middle of our nation and everyone should know that John Deere and Cyrus McCormick were primarily responsible for plowing the soil and harvesting food for America and eventually the world.
Today, Deere’s name lives on labeling mowers, tractors and a variety of other farm implements. McCormick’s name became International Harvester. Together, these two men were of primary importance in providing American farmers revolutionary tools that fed the “Breadbasket of the World.”
Deere, born Feb. 7, 1804, was an American blacksmith and manufacturer who founded the Deere & Company; McCormick ended up being the father of I-H. Together they became two of the world’s leading agricultural and construction equipment inventors, developers and manufacturers.
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Pioneers of the World’s ‘breadbasket’
In 1837, Deere moved to Illinois where he invented, designed and manufactured the first commercially successful “steel” plow. About that same time, McCormick settled in Illinois where he further developed his “reaping” machine.
Deere worked in Vermont before settling in Illinois. He found that cast-iron plows of that day were not working very well in cutting through the tough prairie soil. Deere came to the conclusion a plow made out of highly polished steel and a correctly shaped moldboard better handled the soil conditions of the vast prairie, especially its sticky clay. It allowed farmers to double and triple their crop production with relative ease.
McCormick, born five years after Deere, on Feb. 15, 1809, in Virginia, developed the mechanical reaper for harvesting grain. It relieved farmers from vast amounts of hand-labor, quadrupling their production. Like Deere, McCormick ended up being an Illinois industrialist and inventor who went on to develop a variety of harvesting tools.
In 1831, using the working model developed by his father and the research done by others, McCormick set about developing his mechanical reaper. He built, tested and demonstrated it within a span of
18 months. Sales were slow for the first few years because of the farmer’s skepticism against mechanical machinery. McCormick sold only a few for the first years, but he kept on improving his invention. In 1834, he received a patent for the reaper design. He had to overcome the farmers’ suspicion of mechanical equipment. As his machine’s reputation among farmers became better known, orders were picked up.
In 1837, Deere developed and manufactured the first commercially successful cast-steel plow. The wrought-iron, framed plow had a polished steel blade. It was ideal for turning the tough Midwestern soil, far surpassing other plows of the day. By early 1838, Deere’s steel plow had farmers passing the word about its labor-saving success. By 1841, Deere was manufacturing 75 to 100 plows per year.
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The two revolutionary inventors ended up moving their respective operations to Illinois, the heart of America’s farmland.
Deere moved to Moline, Illinois, because it was a key transportation hub on the Mississippi River. By 1855, Deere had sold more than 10,000 plows. The tool became known as “The Plow that Broke the Plains.”
McCormick also moved to Illinois, but his factory was destroyed in the Chicago Fire of 1871. He quickly rebuilt with increased capacity and
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are arguing about my $250 refund, I just want my money back
Linda Carnivale wants her $250 cruise deposit refunded. But now her bank and cruise line are arguing over who is responsible for the money. Does it matter? And can she get her money back?
Q: Last year, I canceled a cruise on NCL after paying a $250 deposit. I explained that the credit card used to make the deposit was closed. NCL told me to obtain a letter from Chase confirming the closed account. Once NCL received it, the cruise line said it would send me a check.
I followed NCLs instructions. But after I submitted my refund request, NCL told me that it had refunded my old credit card. I called Chase, and a representative promised to “research” my problem and send me a letter within 10 to 15 business days.
The Chase letter informed me that the $250 refund was returned to NCL. I ended up in a three-way call with Chase and NCL that devolved
into an argument over who was responsible. It got so bad that the NCL representative said she was going to file a formal complaint against the Chase representative.
I don’t care who is responsible, I want my money back. Can you help me?
~Linda Carnivale, Brooklyn Heights, Ohio
card number or just send the refund directly to your bank account. But a check? Come on.
A: NCL is responsible for getting the money back to you. Full stop. The cruise line can argue with whomever it wants, but nothing will change that fact.
But first, a slight detour. I can’t believe a company like NCL is still writing checks in the 21st century. It should be able to get a new credit
You did an excellent job of keeping a paper trail on your case. It shows that NCL sent the money to Chase. It also shows that Chase never received the money. These emails are helpful when
you’re trying to resolve a problem like this because they will help the bank and cruise line sort things out. But at the risk of repeating myself, NCL needs to find a way to return your deposit even though it’s gone missing,
I can understand how this ended up
with a three-way phone call, and that might have been the only way to solve this for NCL. But really, shouldn’t it have worked quietly behind the scenes to fix things with Chase instead of making you a character in this drama? I think so.
I list the names, numbers and emails of all the key executives on my consumer advocacy site, Elliott.org. You could have reached out to one of the NCL executives and if that didn’t work, to a Chase manager.
I contacted NCL on your behalf. A cruise line representative said your refund was delayed because you closed your credit card (no mention of an intransigent bank). NCL asked for your mailing address and then sent you an old-fashioned check for $250.
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.
Cyrus McCormick
John Deere
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Travelers reached their breaking point this summer. is loyalty dead?
When it comes to travel, is loyalty dead?
That’s the question many travelers have been asking themselves during a record-breaking summer.
Andy Abramson did it when American Airlines delayed his recent flight from Orlando to Las Vegas. When a representative told him he couldn’t get on an earlier flight because he didn’t have enough status, he said, “That was my breaking point.”
Abramson, a communications consultant from Las Vegas, says he’ll avoid American Airlines from now on, preferring Southwest, Delta -or really, any other airline.
Recent research suggests many other travelers are beginning to reach their breaking point, too. About 1 in 10 consumers reported poor experiences with an airline or hotel this year, according to a recent survey by the XM Institute, a customer service consultancy. Roughly half of those surveyed say they decreased or entirely eliminated their spending with the offending company as a result.
Ari Lightman, a professor of digital media and marketing at Carnegie Mellon University, says inadequate customer support, degradation in
service quality and a negative perception of travel companies are making them question their loyalties.
“That’s especially true for the younger generation, which doesn’t have any perceived loyalty to a specific travel brand,” he adds.
Illustration by Dustin Elliott
American Airlines says Abramson’s delay was related to maintenance and that all passengers are treated the same way when it comes to rescheduled flights. “Our team’s mission is to look after all our customers,” she added.
Why are travelers near their breaking point?
There are two main reasons many travelers are questioning their loyalties.
First, there’s a shortsighted focus on profits in the travel industry. Demand for travel is soaring, there’s less competition, and com-
panies are taking advantage of this seller’s market by raising prices and providing even less service. It’s perfectly awful.
“Cost-cutting in a time of tight margins in an era of consolidation has fueled extreme attention to profits,” says customer service expert Chip Bell.
Second, travel companies are devaluing and diluting their loyalty programs. The days of quickly redeeming hard-earned loyalty points for a free flight or hotel room are long gone.
Now you practically need to be an insider to get any benefit from a loyalty program, say experts like Tim Hentschel, CEO of HotelPlanner.
“There are also concerns about loyalty points becoming stale or diluted over time, or rules changing without warning that dilute the value of the program,” he adds.
So should you switch travel companies?
If you’re having second thoughts about your loyalties, join the club. Here’s how to know when it’s time to jump ship.
When service is consistently bad. If you experience frequent delays, cancellations, or unhelpful customer service, you need to start thinking about switching, says Mario Matulich, president of CMP, a customer service consultancy. “If a competitor offers significantly better rewards, lower prices, or superior services, switching providers is an easy choice,” he says.
If your company isn’t sorry for what it did. “Service recovery” is a term for how a company makes up for the problem with the guest, such as an apology letter or a reversal of charges. If your company isn’t interested in recovery when something goes wrong, maybe it’s time to move on, says Rob DelliBovi, CEO of RDB Hospitality. “If there’s no service recovery, you should consider switching,” he adds.
If you get a better offer. If someone takes better care of you, maybe it’s
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time to switch sides, says Melissa Copeland, a principal of Blue Orbit Consulting, a customer service consultancy. “You’ll know it’s time when you aren’t enjoying your experiences anymore,” she says. She recently did that with a hotel chain to which she’d been loyal for years. “I tried another brand and I had a great experience,” she says. Now she’s considering a switch to that brand.
Bottom line: You’ll know when you’re ready to move on.
How bad has it gotten?
Look, I’m not going to sugarcoat it: Many businesses are taking advantage of the surge in travel by raising prices and cutting customer service. Complaints to my consumer advocacy nonprofit organization have more than doubled in the first half of this year as this trend accelerates.
The stories are similar to Abramson’s. Large travel companies are cutting back on their customer service or automating certain functions. They’re adding new rules to maximize their profits -- rules that make the company more money but drive customers crazy.
But some companies will fight for your business. Andrew Jernigan,
CEO of Insured Nomads, recalls a minor incident that reminded him that some companies still appreciate his business.
It happened after having what he calls a “not so great” dinner experience at a Hilton. As he left the restaurant, a manager asked him how he liked his dinner, and he casually mentioned his disappointment. “Dinner was on the house,” he says.
Can you guess which hotel he booked next?
That’s right, Hilton got his business again.
“Hilton went above and beyond,” he says.
My advice: Do a little research to find companies that will fight for your business and won’t take you for granted. They’re still out there.
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.
Cool Zones for Hot days
Each summer, older adults are encouraged to beat the heat by visiting Cool Zones throughout the county. These air-conditioned sites welcome older adults and persons with disabilities free of charge. Some offer social opportunities or other resources. The effects of heat can be greater on older adults and their bodies may not provide the same warning signs as they did at younger ages. Visit www.CoolZones.org or call 2-1-1 to locate a Cool Zone near you.
People in San Diego County unable to get to a Cool Zone location without transportation assistance, such as older adults and people with disabilities, can call 2-1-1 to be connected to a transportation or rideshare service at no cost.
Homebound individuals may not be able to take advantage of traditional Cool Zone sites. To help community members who are unable to leave home to beat the heat, the County of San Diego, in partnership with SDG&E, provides free electric fans to those who are 60 years of age and older, or disabled, living on limited incomes.
Please be advised it is not recommended to rely on electric fans for cooling if temperatures exceed 90 degrees.
To fill out an eligibility survey, visit www.CoolZones.org.
The Pastor says . . . Privilege or responsibility?
Imagine what you could claim at the moment of your birth. If God, presuming you believe in Him, would ask you at birth, “Do you want a life of receiving or giving?” what would you say? It seems that the call of life for most is receiving. In our age, there is a phrase we are used to, “I have a right.” This is certainly seen and believed by many who claim they have a right to equal opportunity, income, resources, education, and what others have and do. In an introductory economics class, I attended in high school, the emphasis was on education and what it offered if I went through the grades and college. It all had to do with compensation. Students are often asked, “How much money do you want to make?” It is a principal goal. When we talk about equity in our society, we note the differences in income. We are often judged by our paycheck stubs and how much we accumulate with the proceeds. Eventually, it all comes down to our rights.
This all plays out in our world of race, age, education, and gender differences. Thankfully, in today’s world of industry and education, much is being determined by ability and skill and not as much by race and gender. Hopefully, this will continue in our competitive world.
Still, there is more to consider. It has to do with our place and existence on earth. Are we to be evaluated by our wealth and the capacity to earn it, or is there a higher calling, one of responsibility? Do we have a mission?
Much of our answer has to do with our belief in existence. Are we just products of the evolutionary chain, now as human beings, enjoying the benefits of control over all other life? Do we have nothing more to do than survive the best we can with the greatest comfort? Or is there a responsibility given to us by God, our creator?
The Bible teaches us that there is a moral order and responsibility to be lights of truth, a leaven of influence, a witness for justice and righteousness, and above all, a portrayal of God’s image in love, kindness, compassion, and forgiveness. If our nation, indeed the world, is to be what I believe was intended to be by God, it is to be representative of His Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. How is this to happen? It is through our actions, by believing in and living out life’s mission as God intended in creation. We all have a part to play in this; it is the highest of all callings and purposes.
Pastor Huls I invite you to call 760-746-6611 for a daily reflection.
Frogger is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 1-1/2--year-old, 36-pound, male, Boxer mix.
Frogger was a stray who was taken to a crowded local shelter, then transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through Friends of County Animal Shelters (FOCAS). He’s an active dog who will keep you hopping.
The $145 adoption fee for Frogger includes medical exam, neuter, up to date vaccinations, registered microchip, and a one-year license if his new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society.
For more information visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas, call 760-753-6413, or log on to www.SDpets.org.
Open 11 to 4, Thursday through Monday, and by appointment Wednesday.
San Diego Humane Society is supporting families and their pets who need a little extra help.
Through the Community Pet Pantry, anyone can visit our campuses to pick up a bag of dog or cat food, and other supplies, as available.
No appointment is needed for this service. Hours are Tuesday-Sunday from 10am to 6pm.
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Pet of the Week
blaire
Introducing Blaire! This sweet friendly girl is just waiting for you to come meet her. She loves her treats and walks well on her leash. Plus, she knows “sit,” “paw,” and “down” – and she’s ready to keep adding to her list of tricks! She loves chasing a tennis ball and running around with it, and she actually brings it right back! And then there are her EYES! That stunning stare is sure to send your heart aflutter. If you would like to meet Blaire (910498), visit San Diego Humane Society’s Escondido Campus at 3500 Burnet Dr. Through Sept. 10, adoption fees are 50% off for all adoptable pets as a part of the Clear the Shelters promotion! If you have questions about the adoption process, you can visit sdhumane.org/adopt or call 619-299-7012.
Online profile:https://www.sdhumane.org/adopt/available-pets/animal-single.html?petId=910498
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The “Generations Gap” historically was the acknowledgment that people change as they mature.
Learning is a lifelong process that causes opinions and outlooks to change as humans mature and gain knowledge throughout their lives. The difference between the attitudes and actions of less experienced young generations and those of more experienced older generations defines the classic “Generations Gap”. For millennia the force behind the “Generations Gap” was simply the natural process of getting smarter and better at living through experience. For many years technological change was gradual and played only a minor role in creating generational differences, but in recent years exploding technology has begun to redefine the “Generations Gap.
The best part of working at an animal shelter is watching families leave after adopting their new pets. I can’t describe the feeling, but it feels great, and it never gets old.
In the fall of 2012, I walked into the lobby at Rancho Coastal Humane Society where a family was so excited they probably weren’t even hearing half of what the Adoption Counselor was saying. They were getting a puppy! Life was never going to be the same. It was going to be better!
The early 21st century saw the beginning of the IW (Intelligent Web) and 24/7 access to the sum of human knowledge and history. By 2010 “smart phone” access to the IW was ubiquitous among school age Americans, AKA DNs or digital natives. IW connection soon consumed over half their waking hours. The IW connected “smart phone” provided entertainment, social interaction and could answer questions and provide solutions almost instantly. Since the IW could provide answers and solutions, it made sense for the DNs to integrate the IW knowledge base and its supporting AI (artificial intelligence) as an internal resource and part of their own cognition. Since the IW had the information storage capacity and information processing resources to provide answers and solutions, it did not seem to make sense to waste time and energy duplicating those resources internally. The IW provided instant access to answers and solutions at a much lower energy cost.
of the World’s knowledge but it was concentrated around the things we needed to know in order to thrive in our particular environment.
Generations Gap: “A difference of opinions and outlooks between one generation and another.”
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Today both DN and DI use the IW to provide answers and solutions, yet there is a subtle but important difference that helps to define the contemporary “generations gap”. While the DIs may sometimes use the IW to provide quick answers, they also use the IW to add to their extensive pre-existing internal data bases. Information connected to existing internal data bases tends to “stick” remaining a permanent part
of that internal data base. Eroding IQ test results among DNs suggest that they are relying on the AI and memory assets of the IW as a substitute for their own internal cognitive resources. Answers and solutions from IW’s resources don’t stimulate internal cognition and tend not to “stick” because of the absence of linkage to internal memory and cognitive resources. The “use it or lose it” phenomena seems to be in play with the IQs of our DNs.
Are lower IQ scores a real problem for the future of humanity or is it simply an artifact of outdated testing methods? Do we need to find new ways to maintain and improve our cognitive abilities? We will probably figure it out and be just fine toward the end of this century as we say goodbye to the last humans to grow up without the IW.
staying Connected to the WWW
In the 21st century, Internet connectivity has become essential to modern living. It is the most complete source of contemporary entertainment, news, communication, information and learning. It is also the only centralized entry point to the entirety of human history, religion and knowledge. Access devices and applications are in constant evolution but in the present, these three access devices provide what you need to stay conveniently connected 7/24.
Those of us born before 1985, AKA DIs or “digital immigrants”, did not have access to the IW during our formative years. We had to build our internal cognitive base the old fashion way using non-digital resources like school, books, radio/television and direct experience. We gradually developed our data bases and reasoning power over time. Our internal storage and cognitive powers gave us access to only a tiny fraction
The comfortable PC workstation ( tower, notebook, All-in-one, micro) is perfect for home. Voice activated Digital Assistants compliment the home or office workstation. Your Android or Apple smart phone completes the picture.
We’ve been here on San Marcos Blvd. building repairing and upgrading Windows PCs since 1995 and we’ve seen it all and frankly, PCs are more reliable, simpler and cheaper than ever. We’ll be happy to take a look at your PC and advise you as to what you need to stay in the game.
Outside in the parking lot, another family was huddled together. There were tears, runny noses, and tissues as they relived the day 14 years earlier when they had adopted their puppy from RCHS.
They talked about how it grew into adolescent and adult. Then one morning they realized there was a gray-faced, senior dog in the bed where their puppy used to sleep.
They told us their puppy that became a dog then became a senior had crossed the Rainbow Bridge a few days earlier. Their daughter reassured her family that, when they got to heaven, their dog would be waiting for them, forever young.
Mom wiped her tears and said she
wasn’t sure why they came to the shelter that day.
Dad said he wanted to come back to the place where their journey together began. To remember the tiny pup who reached its paw through the bars and said, “Take me home now. I’ll be your new dog.”
Why do we keep inviting animals into our homes and hearts, knowing that one day we’ll become that broken-hearted family?
I think we do it for walks in the park. For naps in the sunshine. For the look that asks, “May I please have a taste of what you’re eating?”
We do it because nobody will be more loyal or keep our secrets like a pet. We do it for the warm cat napping on our lap on a cold night. For the muffled woofs during doggie dreams.
We do it because, no matter how much we give them, they’ll give us more. Their hearts are pure. Their loyalty is unconditional.
We do it for love. Ours and theirs.
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“Really?” said the manager. “My wife is from Canada.”
“No kidding?” replied the boy. “Who’d she play for?”
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Long time ago I was on the bus that stopped at an Indian trading post in Arizona.
Passengers got off for a cold drink. I stayed in my seat.
The driver said to me “See that Indian sitting on the steps? Well, he has a remarkable memory.”
We had a few minutes so I went over and chatted with him. Then I though to test his memory.
I asked him what he had had for breakfast ten years ago today. He said “Eggs”.
Nothing remarkable about that. Everybody has eggs for breakfast. So, I forgot all about it.
Well, fifteen years later I happened to be on the bus that stopped at the same trading post.
There was the same old indian sitting on the steps. I went over to him and said “How”
He said “Scrambled.” ***
“Lemon Pickers Needed” read the ad in the newspaper.
Ms. Sally Mulligan of Coral Springs, Florida, read it, and decided to apply for one of the jobs that most Americans are not willing to do.
She submitted her application for a job in a Florida lemon grove, but seemed far too qualified for the job.
She has a liberal arts degree from the University of Michigan, and a master’s degree from Michigan State University.
For a number of years, she had worked as a social worker, and also as a school teacher.
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The foreman studied her application, frowned, and said, “I see that you are well educated, and have an impressive resume. However, I have to ask you, have you had any actual experience in picking lemons?”
“Well, as a matter of fact, I have,” she said, “I’ve been divorced three times, owned two Chryslers, voted twice for Obama, and once for Hillary.”
She started work yesterday!
A great philosopher once said, (it may have been my very own self):
“Be what you is, not what you isn’t. Cause when you is what you isn’t You isn’t what you is.”
If a man’s wife is his better half, and he marries twice, what then becomes of him?
A blonde is on board a small twoseater airplane when suddenly the pilot dies. Not knowing how to fly a plane she grabs the radio.
“Mayday, mayday! My pilot just died!”
Ground control receive her call for help and answers back: “Don’t worry, madam. I’ll talk you down, just do as I say. First I need you to give me your height and position.”
“I’m 5”2’ and sitting in the right front seat.”
Ground control: “Repeat after me: Our Father..... which art in Heaven....”
A pregnant woman gets into a car accident and falls into a deep coma. Asleep for nearly six months, she wakes up and sees that she is no longer pregnant.
Frantically, she asks the doctor about her baby.
The doctor replies, “Ma’am, you had twins! A boy and a girl. The babies are fine. Your brother came in and named them.”
The woman thinks to herself, “Oh no, not my brother — he’s an idiot!” Expecting the worst, she asks the doctor, “Well, what’s the girl’s name?” “Denise,” the doctor says.”
The new mother thinks, “Wow, that’s not such a bad name! Guess I was wrong about my brother. I like Denise!”
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eventually expanded equipment sales to Europe.
Later in life, Deere became active in civil and political affairs. He served as President of the National Bank of Moline, a director of the Moline Free Public Library, and was a trustee of the First Congregational Church. Deere also served as Moline’s mayor for two years.
By 1857 McCormick was turning out 23,000 reapers a year. He bought other agricultural patents and companies, expanding his empire to sell mowers, harvesters, and other farming implements around the world.
Deere died at home on May 17, 1886, at the age of 82; McCormick died May 13, 1884 at the age of 75. Together, they revolutionized world food production.
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Seems Like only yesterday 50 years ago in 1974 that newspaper heiress Patty Hearst was kidnapped by a group calling themselves the Symbionese Liberation Army. Miss Hearst, 18, is the granddaughter of the late William Randolph Hearst.
A national gasoline shortage gripped the nation in the summer of 1974. Per gallon prices could reach over $1 if the crisis doesn’t subside, government officials reported.
Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run beating Babe Ruth’s record.
Then she asks the doctor, “What’s the boy’s name?”
The doctor replies, “DeNephew”
Middle age is when your old classmates are so wrinkled and gray and bald that they don’t recognize you. ••••
An elderly couple were strolling on the beach when a seagull flew over them and relieved itself on the woman’s head. “Yech!,” she said, “get me some toilet paper.” “What for,” he said, “it’ll be miles away by now.”
Question: Are there too many illegal immigrants in America? 17% said yes, 11% said no, 72% said, “Yo no comprende.” (I don’t understand).
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as “Regis and Kathy,” to give just a few examples.
Michael Hingson and Roselle even appeared on a float during the 2002 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, where many people gave her a long, sustained, and emotional standing ovation! Along the parade route, the Rose Parade loudspeaker spoke of her heroic deeds at the 9/11 Twin Towers, and some television cameras showed close-up views of fully grown men and women with tears streaming down their faces as the Rose Parade route sightseers heard the loudspeaker narrative of Roselle and Michael Hingson – 9/11 survivors of the Twin Tower attack – while patriotic music played in the backdrop.
Her celebrity helped make Hingson a visible spokesperson for Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Roselle was not the only heroic dog during the 9/11 tragedy in New York.
Salty, a male Labrador Retriever (same breed as Roselle), also led his owner and others to safety from the World Trade Center. Both Salty and Roselle received the international “Dickin Medal” by the British charity “The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals.”
Sadly, in 2004, Roselle was diagnosed with an autoimmune dis-
ease that affects blood platelets.
Hingson believes the conditions they faced on 9/11 caused Roselle’s problems, during the worst terrorist act on American soil on September 11, 2001.
Such rescue and service dogs often develop emotional stress, much as humans do, in trying to save lives. Their deep love for their human family can take a deadly, emotional toll. On 24 June 2011, she was diagnosed as having a stomach ulcer. She valiantly held on until she finally died in 2011 at age 13.
She never wished to leave her “daddy’s” side, as she was trained. But, her courageous heart finally stopped its rhythmic beating, leaving a rich legacy she never even knew existed.
Even after her death, Roselle would continue to live in the memory of countless 9/11 survivors.
Not even the hand of death could wipe away her precious memory, nor stop the love and accolades that would continue her way. Perhaps the ancient bards and Biblical prophets were right all along:
“True love abideth even after the jaws of death. True love never dies, but conquers all. It remains the only refuge that, verily, is stronger than death, itself.”
It was true. Death could not stop
the adoration that continued to come her way. Many 9/11 survivors are alive, today, because of her. And they remember her name.
After her death, Roselle went on to be posthumously named “American Dog of the Year 2011,” by the American Humane Society.
Michael Hingson would write two books about his precious heroic, life-saving dog, Roselle, including the New York Times bestseller, “Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero.” A New York Times bestseller.
Imagine that.
We Americans never forget our fallen heroes. Be they four-footed, or two.
Many canines serve as police and military dogs. Many are decorated. Trackr, for example, is credited with locating the last survivor found beneath the rubble following the 9/11 terrorist attack at the Twin Towers.
Two days after searching and finding survivors, Trakr collapsed from smoke inhalation and burns to his body and had to be treated for his injuries. Trakr died in 2009 but he was so courageous in his duties that his DNA was cloned and lives on in five subsequent “Trakrs” who would be born and carry on his legacy to this very
day in 2024.
All these four-footed heroes showed love beyond human understanding. Their unconditional love is rarely equaled by their human counterparts. Love was their quintessential power.
In the Olde Testament Bible are inscribed these simple words:
“These things will last forever: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.” (1 Corinthians 13:13)
As long as there is love in the world – love in all its varied forms and expressions – there also, will be the story and memory of a most courageous, self-sacrificing dog, named Roselle.
“I’ve had many other dogs,” Michael Hingson would say, “but there is only one Roselle.”
LEGALS
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016254
The name of the business: LJ Sales, located at 1538 Cassidy St., Oceanside, CA 92054. Registrant, Louis J. Ferrari, 1538 Cassidy St., Oceanside, CA 92054. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 5/20/2000
/s/ Louis J. Ferrari with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 8/9/2024
8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016289
The name of the business: Innovative Sign Systems, located at 2420 Grand Ave., Ste F-2, vista, CA 92081. Registrant, Snow Fox Enterprises Inc., 2420 Grand Ave., Ste F-2, Vista, CA 92081. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 7/13/2019 /s/ Gwendolyn C. Snow, Secretary with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/9/2024
8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9015512
The name of the business: 4 Ever Flipped Math, located at 720 Salet Place, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Michelle Linda Gramalegui-Morison, 720 Salet Place, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Michelle Linda GramaleguiMorison with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 7/30/2024
8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016235
The name of the business:
HJBII Consulting, located at 420 North Twin Oaks Valley Rd., Unit 2324, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Herbert Junins Brown II, 420 North Twin Oaks Valley Rd., Unit 2324, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 7/1/2024 /s/ Herbert Junins Brown II with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/8/2024 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016197
The name of the business: Sorrento Laser & Aesthetics, Eterna Aesthetic, located at 11189 Sorrento Valley Rd., San Diego, CA 92121. Registrant, Arezou Kashkouli Medical, 902 Newkirk Dr., La Jolla, CA 92037. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: 7/10/2024
/s/ Arezou Crose, Secretary with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/8/2024
8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9015869
The name of the business: Servpro of No Ocenside, located at 3239 Roymar Rd., Suite A, Oceanside, CA 92058. Registrant, Araya Construction Inc., 2870 So. Santa Fe, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: N/A /s/ Jose Araya, Vice President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San
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“If I had my life to live over, I’d live over a saloon.” - W. C. Fields
Two 60-year-old men, Frank and Joe, had been friends all of their lives. When it was clear that Frank was dying, Joe visited him every day.
One day Joe said, “Frank, we both loved playing golf all our lives, and we started playing soon after high school. Please do me one favor: when you get to heaven, somehow you must let me know if there’s golf there.”
Frank looked up at Joe from his deathbed and said, “Joe, you’ve been my best friend for many years. If it’s at all possible, I’ll do this favor for you.”
Shortly after that, Frank died.
A few weeks later, Joe was awakened from a sound sleep by a blinding flash of white light and a voice calling out to him, “Joe, Joe .”
“Who is it,” asked Joe, sitting up
Diego on 8/2/2024
8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9015975
The name of the business: V & M Auto Registration, located at 3784 Mission Ave., Suite 154, Oceanside, CA 92058. Registrant, Myrna Guadalupe Aramburo de Gutierrez, 3784 Mission Ave., Sute 154, Oceanside, CA 92058. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 8/6/2024 /s/ Myrna Guadalupe Aramburo de Gutierrez with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 8/6/2024
8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9015179
The name of the business:
G.S.K. Enterprises, located at 747 N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. #6, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Gregory Kalajian, 747 N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. #6, San Marcos, CA 92069 and Beate Behman-Kalajian. This business is operated by a Married Couple. First day of business: 10/31/2009 /s/ Louis J. Ferrari with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 7/24/2024
8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016387
The name of the business: Happy Boxes Cactus, located at 1850 Warmland Ave., Vista, CA 92084. Registrant, Estefani Carrasco, 3461 Royal Road, Vista, CA 92084. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 7/4/2022
suddenly. “Who is it?”
“Joe -- it’s me, Frank”
“You’re not Frank . Frank just died.”
“I’m telling you, it’s me, Frank,” insisted the voice.
“Frank, Where are you?”
“In heaven,” replied Frank. “I have some really good news and a little bad news.”
“Tell me the good news first,” said Joe.
“The good news,” Frank said with joy and enthusiasm, “is that there is golf in heaven. Better yet, all of our old buddies who died before me are here too. Even better than that, we’re all young again. Better still, it’s always Summertime and it never rains or snows. And best of all, we can play golf all we want, and we never get tired. And we get to play with all the Greats of the past.”
“That’s fantastic,” said Joe “It’s beyond my wildest dreams! So what’s the bad news?”
“You’re in my foursome this Saturday”
/s/ Estefani Carrasco with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/13/2024
8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12/2024
NoTiCE of PETiTioN To admiNisTEr EsTaTE OF James Edward Winston Case No. 24PE001839C SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA. 92101
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both, of James Edward Winston deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Byron Winston in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 1100 Union Street, San Diego, CA. 92101 Central Courthouse. The Petition for probate requests that Byron Winston be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority
will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:
Date: 9/4, 2024
Time: 1:30 pm
Dept: 502
Address of court: Same as noted above.
If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. you may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Questions That Haunt Me
How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered?
Once you’re in heaven, do you get stuck wearing the clothes you were buried in for eternity?
Why does a round pizza come in a square box?
What disease did cured ham actually have?
How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?
Why is it that people say they ‘slept like a baby’ when babies wake up like every two hours?
Why are you IN a movie, but you’re ON TV?
Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in binoculars to look at things on the ground?
Why do doctors leave the room while you change? They’re going to see you naked anyway...
Petitioner: Byron Winston 7301 Winter Valley Ct. Riverdale, GA 30274
770-875-4644
DOP: 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9014587
The name of the business: I Had Those Toys, located at 2625 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Registrant, Stuart Kearns, 120 Flamingo Dr., Oceanside, CA 92054. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 11/1/2023 /s/ Stuart Kearns with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 7/16/2024
8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016488
The name of the business: Shop At Charlie’s Co, shopatcharliesco, located at 1575 Oak Dr., #L5, Vista, CA 92084. Registrant, Limitless Charlie LLC, 1275 E. Vista Way, #314, Vista, CA 92084. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: N/A /s/ Charlotte Skolnick, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/13/2024
8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016357
The name of the business: Angelika’s Photography, located at 740 13th Street, San Diego, CA 92101. Registrant, Angelika Feldt, 6421 La Paloma Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009. This
Why is ‘bra’ singular and ‘panties’ plural?
Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat?
If Jimmy cracks corn and no one cares, why is there a stupid song about him?
Why does Goofy stand erect while Pluto remains on all fours? They’re both dogs!
If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, what is baby oil made from?
Do the Alphabet song and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star have the same tune?
Why did you just try singing the two songs above?
Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dog’s face, he gets mad at you, but when you take him for a car ride, he sticks his head out the window?
Why, Why, Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are getting dead?
business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 1/14/2008
/s/ angelika Feldt with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 8/12/2024
8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12/2024
ordEr To sHoW CausE for CHaNgE of NamE 24Cu005240C
TO ALL INTERESTED PER-
SONS: Petitioner Patricia Messick filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: aka Patrizia Asprella, aka Patricia Messick, aka Patricia Asprella to Proposed name Patricia Elenia Asprella.
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: September 26, 2024, 8:30 am, in Dept. C-61. No hearing will occur on above date. Please see attachment
The address of the court is: 330 West Broaway, San Diego, CA 92101. 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 August 12, 2024 /s/ Maureen F. Hallahan, Judge of the Superior Court 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9012827
The name of the business: Trini Truck Food Truck, located at 5296 University Ave., Suite D, San Diego, CA 92104. Registrant, Trinidad Perez, 5296 University Ave., Suite D, San Diego, CA 92104. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Trinidad Perez with Jordan
Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 6/18/2024
7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9015398
The name of the business: Marvelous Moments, located 628 Michael St., Oceanside, CA 92057. Registrant, Marilyn Morgan, 628 Michael St., Oceanside, CA 92057. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A
/s/ Marilyn Morgan with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 7/26/2024
8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016945
The name of the business: CR Insulation Inc., located at 7081 Consolidated Way, San Diego, CA 92121. Registrant, CR Insulation Inc., 7081 Consolidated Way, San Diego, CA 92121. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 3/2/2019
/s/ Jesus Rodrigo Corona, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/19/2024
8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016997
The name of the business: Pho Ocean Garden, located at 4111 Oceanside Blvd., Suite 102, Oceanside, CA 92056. Registrant, Pho Ocean Garden LLC, 26160 Cortrite Ave., Hemet, CA 92545. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: N/A
/s/ Thanh Trinh, Secretary with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/20/2024
8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016912
The name of the business: Purely Sauce, located at 3542 Sitio Baya, Carlsbad, CA 92009. Registrant, Alessandra Rocha Patterson, 3542 Sitio Baya, Carlsbad, CA 92009. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 8/19/2024
/s/ Alessandra Patterson with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/19/2024
8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9017078
The name of the business: Thrifty Supply Company, located at 929 Poinsettia Ave., Suite 101, Vista, CA 92081. Registrant, American General Tool Group, 929 Poinsettia Ave., Suite 101, Vista, CA 92081. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 6/25/2019 /s/ Altaf Godil, Secretary with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/21/2024
8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016931
The name of the business: Small Kine Kreations, located at 3635 Contour Place, Carlsbad, CA 92010. Registrant, Kamali’i Pikake Hoahu Ona Pua Peneku, 3635 Contour Pl., Carlsbad, CA 92010. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Kamali’i Pikake Hoahu Ona Pua Peneku with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 8/19/2024
8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016951
The name of the business: Specialty Automotive Services, located at 1620 Grand Avenue, Suite 4, San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, Jay Michael Williams, 1620 Grand Avenue, Suite 4, San Marcos, CA 92078. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 6/1/2016 /s/ Jay Michael Williams with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/20/2024
8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016366
The name of the business: Green Power Forklift Batteries, located at 28205 Mountain Meadow, Escondido, CA 92026. Registrant, Eco-Power Batteries LLC, 28205 Mountain Meadow Rd., Escondido, CA 92026. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: N/A /s/ Thomas Gustavsson, Managing Member with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 8/12/2024
8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016419
The name of the business: Mortgage Funding, Cal Mission Realty, located at 122 Civic Center Dr., #204, Vista, CA 92084. Registrant, Charles Quinones, 122 Civic Center Dr., #204, Vista, CA 92084, Steven C. Quinones, 122 Civic Center Dr., #204, Vista, CA 92084. This business is operated by a General Partnership. First day of business: 4/8/1985 /s/ Charles Quinones with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/13/2024
8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016477
The name of the business: Thinking Music Studios, located at 2108 Curtis Dr., Vista, CA 92084. Registrant, Ruben De Anda Jr., 2108 Curtis Dr., Vista, CA 92084. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A
/s/ Ruben De Anda Jr. with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/13/2024
8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016852
The name of the business: C&T Housekeeping Services, located at 404 1/2 Holly St., Oceanside, CA 92058. Registrant, Carlos Natividad Carrillo, 404 1/2 Holly St., Oceanside, CA 92058. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 8/1/2024
/s/ Carlos Carrillo with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 8/16/2024
8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9017019
The name of the business: Martin 29 Coaching Hub, located at 2600 Gage Dr., #335, Carlsbad, CA 92010. Registrant, Saladin Martin, 2600 Gagge Dr., #335, Carlsbad, CA 92010. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 8/20/2024
/s/ Saladin Martin with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 8/20/2024
8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016967
The name of the business: angie Massage, located at 1248 E. Mission Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Yan Sun, 15961 Pilot Ave., Chino, CA 91708. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 8/1/2024
/s/ Yan Sun with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 8/20/2024
8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016744
The name of the business: Offroad VW Design & Fabrication, located at 724 Rincon Street, Vista, CA 92083. Registrant, Susan Kay McNulty, 724 Rincon Street, Vista, CA 92083. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 9/12/2012 /s/ Susan Kay McNulty with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/15/2024 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016786
The name of the business: No Corners Cut Quality Assurance Consulting Services, located at 777 Lupine Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, LyndleDan Ray Clemont, 777 Lupine Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Lyndle-Dan Ray Clement with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/16/2024
8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016280
The name of the business: Precision Flow, located at 1363 Avenida Arana, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Kristofer Esteban Kuenzi, 1363 Avenida Arana, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Kristofer Esteban Kuenzi with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/9/2024 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9017385
The name of the business: Macdat, located at 5453 Reef Circle, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Registrant, Andrew Victor Mackey,
The Paper
5453 Reef Circle, Carlsbad, CA 92008. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ andrew Victor Mackey with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/26/2024
8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9017490
The name of the business: Advantage Remodeling, located at 1500 Shadowridge Dr., Vista, CA 92081. Registrant, Mahssa Sabouhi, P.O. Box 501166, San Diego, CA 92150. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 7/1/2024 /s/ Mahssa Sabouhi with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 8/27/2024
9/5, 9/12, 9/19 9/26/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016792
The name of the business: Origin Golf, Peterson Fine Mill, located at 925 Poinsettia Ave., Suite 2, Vista, CA 92081. Registrant, Kevin Mark Peterson, 925 Poinsettia Ave., Suite 2, Vista, CA 92081. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 12/28/2005 /s/ Kevin Mark Peterson with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/16/2024 9/5, 9/12, 9/19 9/26/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9017496
The name of the business: Martinenzi Cuisine Collection, located at 1487 Goldrush Way, Oceanside, CA 92057. Registrant, Maia Martinelli, 1487 Goldrush Way, Oceanside, CA 92057. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 8/27/2024 /s/ Maia Martinelli with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 8/27/2024
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