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By Tom Morrow

Dec. 17, 1944

Kurt Junger’s heart was beating like a rabbit being chased by a four-10 gauge shotgun. Only it wasn’t a shotgun he was fleeing but the deadly rapid fire of what seemed like dozens of German machine guns. The crackling of their reports filled the air both near and far. Kurt was running from his own comrades, although none, he hoped, knew what he was doing.

He could see fellow Germans running on his right and left, firing their Mauser rifles from time-totime at something or someone running ahead. A few of the Waffen SS troops were stumbling in patches of snow and timber thicket as about a dozen or so U.S. troops scattered deep into the trees.

Kurt fired his Lugar pistol up into the trees occasionally to give the appearance of pursuit. He was a medic … a non-combatant, but he

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didn’t remember how he came into the possession of an officer’s pistol. His pledge was not only to Hitler, the Fatherland, and God – in that order – but also to preserve life wherever possible. He considered himself lucky not to be carrying a rifle or machine gun.

The sky was gray as if to threaten snow and the heavy forest of pine trees made it dark even for late afternoon. On Kurt’s left about 50 yards away a German corporal ap-

peared to be firing into a snow drift, but there was more. An arm from a helmeted figure flew up as if to signal surrender. No matter. The German continued to fire a second, and then a third time until the arm fell. The American soldier had been running for his life from what was certain death. A handful of other G.I.s was fleeing as well – including Kurt. Only no one was chasing him. His mock pursuit, so far, went unnoticed by other German soldiers. The sprawling winter scene fanned

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out into the thick Ardennes Forest from what could only be described as chaos at best. Heard off in the distance were gunshots and the rapid crack of machine guns. Kurt thought there must be a dozen or more of American soldiers dying in the snow -- all unarmed.

The Ardennes Forest – a place of horrific battles during World War I, now was the scene for an epic German counter-offensive. It would come to be known to the world as the “Battle of the Bulge.”

Kurt thought he must have run close to a kilometer since striking out across a field from the road near the Bauguez five-point crossing. His heavy breathing was evidenced by the puffs of steam coming from his lungs. The temperature was dropping, not that Kurt was paying much attention to such things. The sound of gunfire was dissipating off in the distance. Kurt looked around and saw only three or four German soldiers through the trees, off in the distance -- maybe half a kilometer. His comrades seemed to be moving away from him. Kurt stopped to catch his breath. He looked behind him, but saw no one -- no one alive, that is. Off in the distance there appeared to be bodies of soldiers. Kurt could not tell whether the bodies were American, but there was little doubt they were. The fleeing G.I.s had been disarmed at the Malmedy crossing. The Waffen SS company that

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startled a convoy of Americans, took them prisoner and then proceeded to execute them as a group corralled in the middle of a field. A dozen or so of the Americans began running into the nearby trees with several German Waffen SS troops in pursuit. Upon impulse, Kurt joined in on the chase, not to capture or shoot G.I.s, but to get away from the blood-thirsty SS Lt. Col. Joachim Peiper and his panzer henchmen.

Kurt was a medic who had been picked up Peiper’s battalion after he became separated from his own medical unit, a part of the 6th German Panzer army. After two days with Peiper’s Waffen SS, Kurt had seen enough brutality on enemy troops as well as Belgium farmers and their families.

And now the German medic somehow had been overlooked by pursuing SS troops. Kurt’ luck was more than he had hoped for. Still, more distance was needed between him and the SS unit. At last report, the American lines were to the north. If he could make it to their front lines, he would surrender and get out of this damnable war.

Blood on the snow could be seen at various places throughout the forest. Heavy foot tracks snaked among the bare trees. Snow was falling again in much heavier quantities. Most of the tracks and probably most of the bodies and blood would be covered by nightfall.

Kurt reckoned most, if not all of

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Mule Trading

Curtis & Leroy saw an ad in the Starkville Daily in Starkville, MS. and bought a mule for $100.

The farmer agreed to deliver the mule the next day.

the SS troops had returned to Five Points where this terrible business began. The snow was coming down harder and it was beginning to get dark. No soldier on either side wanted to be out by himself in such conditions -- no one except Kurt Junger. The massacre he witnessed was so despicable. He would never forget the Bauguez crossroads. It was nothing more than a clearing in the forest where five different rural Belgium roads met. The village of Malmedy is to the north and west of the junction where the American forces should be. Kurt reckoned his best bet was to keep heading northwest. He didn’t know what he would do once he came in contact with American troops. All he could think of was the white handkerchief he kept in his hip pocket.

Kurt kept thinking to himself, “Had he out-run his comrades? What if he runs into an American patrol? He then thought of a line he once heard in an American film, “Will they shoot first and ask questions later?”

Kurt suddenly froze. He heard heavy breathing with a slight moan. He stepped carefully forward. On the north side of a huge oak was an American G.I., badly wounded in the arm. He was bleeding from what obviously was a gunshot wound. The soldier was nearly ready to pass out. He came to his senses as Kurt approached him. The G.I. didn’t have a weapon, which made Kurt feel more at ease. He bent down to examine the

The farmer said, “You can’t raffle off a dead mule!”

Leroy said, “We shore can! Heck, we don’t hafta tell nobody he’s dead!”

A couple of weeks later, the farmer ran into Curtis & Leroy at the Piggly Wiggly grocery store and asked.

“What’d you fellers ever do with that dead mule?”

wound. The American appeared to be terrified at the sight of a German soldier. Kurt held both of his hands up, indicating he was not going to hurt the soldier. He knew only a few words of English. Would they be enough?

“Friend,” Kurt said in a firm voice, looking directly into the soldier eyes. “No kill. Friend.”

The G.I. slump back down in a sitting position, resting up against the tree. Kurt had no first-aid equipment with him. Neither did the American. All that was available was the white handkerchief in Kurt’ pocket. “My flag of truce,” he thought.

The German medic tore away the sleeve of American’s uniform exposing the wound. Kurt grabbed a handful of moist soil and green moss from the tree, spreading it onto the wound to stop the bleeding. He then carefully wrapped the arm with the white handkerchief.

Kurt then got to his feet and reached down to pull the American to his feet.

“We go,” Kurt said.

The G.I. pulled away with a frighten look.

“Go America,” Kurt said in halting English with a smile.

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Limit all U.S. politicians to two Terms. One in office. One in prison.

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Politicians are people who, when they see light at the end of the tunnel, go out and buy some more tunnel. ~John Quinton

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I offer my opponents a bargain: if they will stop telling lies about us, I will stop telling the truth about them. ~Adlai Stevenson, campaign speech, 1952

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Veggie burgers had no natural predators until vegans arrived.

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I’m so classy, my mind’s eye wears a monocle.

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Whenever you’re feeling inadequate, just remember, you were the fastest sperm. no one can take that from you!

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I once belonged to a church, which I soon left. Reason? The finance committee refused to provide funds for the purchase of a chandelier because none of the members knew how to play one.

The next morning the farmer drove up and said,”Sorry, fellows, I have some bad news, the mule died last night.”

Curtis & Leroy replied, “Well, then just give us our money back.”

The farmer said,”Can’t do that. I went and spent it already.”

They said, “OK then, just bring us the dead mule.”

The farmer asked, “What in the world ya’ll gonna do with a dead mule?”

Curtis said, “We gonna raffle him off.”

They said,”We raffled him off like we said we wuz gonna do.”

Leroy said,”Shucks, we sold 500 tickets fer two dollars apiece and made a profit of $998.”

The farmer said,”My Lord, didn’t anyone complain?”

Curtis said, “Well, the feller who won got upset. So we gave him his two dollars back.”

Curtis and Leroy now work for the government.

They’re overseeing the Bailout & Stimulus Programs.

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This is from a guy who retired down south and moved to his wife`s hometown in Minnesota. He was born and raised in Tyler, Tx.

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Pretty proud that after all these years I still have the body of a 22 yr old triathlete. In my storage shed.

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Decided I needed a little more peace and quiet in my life so I bought myself a phoneless cord.

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

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A look of relief fell over the G.I’s face. His eyes softened, moving from frightened to relief. The American struggled to his feet. It was obvious he was worn out from running. So was Kurt, but together they must keep going. There was no indication the SS troops had given up their chase, nor if they still were in pursuit.

It was dark and the sky was clearing. There was no moon, but the stars were as bright as Kurt had ever seen them since he was a boy growing up on a farm near Kassel. The forest was quiet and the heavens were peaceful. How could such a terrible war be going on?

The only sound being made were the struggled footsteps on the two men. The G.I. was leaning more and more onto Kurt. From timeto-time he would moan in pain, but Kurt would make a shhhhh sound – the international language for quiet.

After what seemed like two hours and many kilometers, Kurt halted, hearing voices ahead. The voices were in English. Americans?

The wounded G.I. grabbed his new friend’s hand, motioning for him to stop. He then pulled Kurt to the ground, motioning with his hands to stay put. The G.I. then crawled forward toward the voices. Kurt could only wait and hope he wasn’t going to be betrayed.

The G.I. crawled into the darkness, out of sight. Kurt then heard louder conversation.

“Hey, Mac. I’m a Yank. I’m wounded. Don’t shoot.” It was the voice of the G.I.

“Yeah, how do we know that? A bunch of Krauts have been passing themselves off as G.I.s came the reply.

“I’m First Lieutenant William J. Oliver of Alexandria, Virginia. “I’m from Company A of the 328th Engineer Battalion.”

Silence.

“Okay, buddy. What’s the two baseball teams in St. Louis?” Came another voice.

“Do you mean the two big league teams, or do you want me to name the Negro team as well?” came the G.I.’s reply.

“Smart ass. The Bigs, of course. So what are they?”

“The Browns and the Cardinals,” came an exasperated reply from

the wounded G.I.

“Who does the Gas House Gang play for?” Came another query from the darkness.

“The Cardinals, of course.”

“Okay, buddy. Come on in.”

“Wait, I have a friend with me. He saved my ass, so I don’t want him harmed?”

“What the hell? Came a reply.

“It’s okay,” the G.I. called back to Kurt. He apparently doesn’t speak any English, so don’t get too excited,” said the wounded G.I.

Kurt crawled forward about 50 feet more where his new-found friend was waiting.

“Now, guys, don’t get excited. I’m bringing a Gerry in with me.”

“What? Are you shittin’ us? Is he your prisoner? How do we know he’s on the level?”

“He wants to surrender. This guy saved my life. Come on. Promise me you won’t shoot him if he comes in. He has given me his pistol,” the G.I. said. He motioned for Kurt to hand him the weapon. Though he could barely see in the darkness, Kurt complied by offering the Lugar pistol, butt first. Kurt wasn’t supposed to be carrying the weapon. He had taken it off of a dead officer when no one was looking.

Then Kurt and the wounded G.I. struggled to their feet and walked slowly to where the American voices were coming. Kurt continued to support the wounded soldier as they moved in the direction of the American voices.

Within in a minute or two, four American soldiers surrounded the two men. At least Kurt was praying they were Americans. He put his hands above his head. Even though the four figures had voices, the darkness masked their features until up close. He knew that some SS units had donned U.S. uniforms to infiltrate American units. Were these soldiers part of that group?

“This guy saved me from an unbelievable death,” the wounded G.I. said. “I don’t want him hurt or mistreated. I think he was trying to outrun the Germans as much as I was. He’s not SS, but those assholes that were chasing us certainly were.”

Kurt said nothing, but understood for the most part.

The wounded G.I. turned to him

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Chess at Park Avenue Community Center

Wednesdays from noon to 3pm

Home of Escondido Senior Center 210 Park Avenue, Escondido

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

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Understanding

Artificial Intelligence

Escondido Chamber of Commerce

August 17 • 11:30am - 1:30pm

720 N. Broadway • Escondido

Join us for the first of a special 3-part lunchtime training series where you’ll get a hands-on understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This series that will be led by the team at Icon Industries, will have a special focus on chatbots, such as ChatGPT, and their role in specific business industries and modern marketing strategies.

Lunch is provided with registration (thanks Jersey Mike’s), so please RSVP, and get ready for an eye-opening look at what chatbots can do for your business!

Members - $10.00

Guests - $20.00

Includes Lunch & Beverages ***

LIFE at MiraCosta College

August 18

1831 Mission Ave., Oceanside In The Board Room Trailer T200

A Lifelong Learning Group

1:00pm Maintaining Your Brain

Health Jean Alton, Senior Dementia

Educator - Alzheimer’s San Diego

Learn about lifestyle changes and habits that everyone can use to maintain a healthy brain. Let’s get the facts about Alzheimer’s disease — the most common form of dementia.

2:30pm To be announced

To join a Zoom meeting, LIFE must have your email address in order for you to receive the invite link. Meetings will start at 12:45 pm (you can join 15 minutes ear-

lier) and the speaker will start at 1:00 pm. Email: life.miracosta@ gmail.com

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Movie Night Bates Nut Farm 15954 Woods Valley Road Valley Center

August 18 • 5:00pm to 12:00am

Bates Nut Farm is hosting Hollywood Drive In Festival, featuring Universal Studios Animation Movie “The Super Mario Brothers Movies”.

$10.00 - Walk-In Admission

$50.00 - General Admission Car

$100.00 - VIP Front Row Admission Car

Gates open at 5pm • Movie starts at 7pm Visit www.batesnutfarm.biz to purchase tickets under the Events tab.

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Carlsbad

State of the Community

August 18 • 11am - 2pm

Join more than 500 business, civic, community leaders, and Mayor Keith Blackburn to discuss the state of the Carlsbad community and share ideas to plan for a successful future. Register at https://web.carlsbad. org/atlas/events/carlsbad-state-ofthe-community-3286/register

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Tremble Clefs Friends, Family and Community Event August 19 • 1-3pm San Rafael Catholic Church Parish Hall in Rancho Bernardo 17252 Bernardo Center Dr. San Diego

The Tremble Clefs, a therapeutic singing program for people living with Parkinson’s, announced its annual Friends, Family and Community event will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 1-3 pm at the San Rafael Catholic Church Parish Hall in Rancho Bernardo. The event, Get 2 Know Us, will highlight and recognize the therapeutic benefits that the Tremble Clefs provides to the local Parkin-

SANDAG Seeks Public Members for Audit Committee

SANDAG is seeking three public members and potential alternates to serve on the SANDAG Audit Committee.

“The members of the Audit Committee are responsible for holding this agency accountable and providing a voice for our residents,” said SANDAG and San Diego County Supervisor Chairwoman Nora Vargas. “This is your opportunity to make a change and provide input in important decisions that will affect the region. We encourage qualified applicants from a wide range of communities and backgrounds to apply, as we all benefit from a diverse and inclusive membership.”

The Audit Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding oversight of the SANDAG Independent Performance Auditor, SANDAG’s annual audit plan and annual financial statement audits, and internal control guidelines for the agency. The Audit Committee also monitors the implementation of any corrective actions arising from the audits.

Members of the public who have at least 10 years of experience as a certified public accountant, a cer-

tified internal auditor, or 10 years of other professional accounting, auditing, financial, or legal experience in audit management are encouraged to apply.

Although committee members are unpaid, SANDAG covers certain expenses to support their public service.

Applications for the position will be accepted through Tuesday, August 15.

For more information about the Audit Committee and how to apply, visit SANDAG.org/audit.

About SANDAG

SANDAG is the regional agency that connects people, places, and innovative ideas by implementing solutions with our unique and diverse communities. We are committed to creating a San Diego region where every person who visits, works, and lives can thrive.

Meal Providers Needed

Operation HOPE- North County is in need of meal providers for the month of August! Meal providers can be individuals, families, restaurants, youth or church groups, and much more!

We rely on the generosity of the community to provide healthy, nutritious meals to our families 365

days a year and we could use your support!

There are three ways you can help our Meal Provider Program: PROVIDE Sponsor a meal or donate a monetary gift card toward a meal.

SERVE

Prepare and serve dinner to guests in the shelter (4:30 pm-6:30 pm).

PICK UP

Pick up and deliver already purchased meals from a local restaurant.

To provide a meal please contact Anneliese Petitt our Community Engagement Coordinator.

Email: anneliese@operationhopeshelter.org. Phone: (760) 295-6562. https://operationhopeshelter.org/ get-involved/more-than-a-meal/

Kaiser Permanente Opens New North County Hospital

After nearly three years of construction, the new Kaiser Permanente San Marcos Medical Center opened to patients. The seven-story 433,000 square-foot hospital will provide care to more than 636,000 Kaiser Permanente members in San Diego County.

My pal, Reverend Richard Huls

always styled so nicely and laid down just perfectly. He always was, and still is, a very handsome man with that fantastic smile of his and those sparkling eyes. They are not too sparkling right now but that will come back.)

Man About Town

I was to see my dear, dear friend, Dick Huls, for the first time since the tragic fire.

I walked into his room and met Lisa, one of his two twin daughters. We hit if off and had a wonderful chat. She asked that I assist, and I gladly complied, in persuading Dick to eat a spoon full of honey. Together, we were successful. He had a plate of food in front of him but he only picks at it. I tried to persuade him to eat but he was re-

luctant and I chose to not push it.

The staff are helping him walk up and down the halls with his walker (he is unable to do it on his own). He needs to build up his muscle strength and re-learn how to walk and how to live life all over again. He is able to talk but in little more than a whisper.

He looks great! His hair is beginning to grow back (I was always jealous of his beautiful hair; it

Emotionally, he seemed to be okay . . . but I understand there are times when he has emotional episodes. Not surprising, given all that he has been through and all that he has lost.

I was delighted to have a chance to visit him. He doesn’t want a lot of visitors or frequent visitors (other than family) at this point . . . but I’m only 25 minutes away and am available any time he would like to chat. Family members will let me know when it might be a good time to visit him again.

Can’t wait till he and I can get together for coffee once again. It’s a few months off but it will come. In time.

He is progressing well . .. and I was delighted to see him.

Located in the heart of San Marcos, the new North County hospital will complement Kaiser Permanente’s existing hospitals in Grantville and Kearny Mesa.

“We are extremely excited by the opening of the new Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in San Marcos,” stated Mayor Rebecca Jones. “This further reinforces our city’s place as an emerging healthcare hub in North County.”

The new hospital features a 24hour emergency department with 39 private treatment areas, capacity for 206 single interactive patient rooms, and several new stateof-the art technologies to support the highest quality care and an enhanced patient experience. Spe-

Letters to the Editor

Greetings Editor Lyle:

I have been looking in recent issues of The Paper for news about Pastor Huls and his recovery progress. I respectfully suggest that you provide readers of The Paper with occasional updates of his progress. I miss reading Pastor Huls spiritual counsel that appeared monthly in The Paper.

I hope that when his health improves Pastor Huls will again contribute articles to help guide us in relationships, values, and life purpose.

The Visit by Sean Dietrich was an uplifting pleasure to read. What a beautiful, amazing couple to take in an abandoned baby and truly love and care for him.

Respectfully,

Carol Van Houten

Editor’s Note: Ms. Van Houten’s letter was very timely. I had just visited Pastor Huls the previous day . . . an accounting of which is included in this week’s “Man About Town” column. (Page 4). We are all pleased to learn that Pastor Huls wants to resume his column . . . they will likely begin to re-appear within the next week or so.

lyle e davis

I didn’t know what to expect.

Pastor Huls

In Loving Memory of Andrew Clement Gilmour

Andrew Clement Gilmour, aged 80, of San Marcos, California, peacefully passed away on July 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 5, 1943, in Burnfoothill, East Ayrshire, Scotland, Andrew was the cherished son of John and Lily Gilmour (nee Taylor).

Andrew leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion to his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Isabel, and their two children, Stephen and Jacqueline (Jackie), and their respective spouses, Jill and Miguel.Andrew was a doting grandfather to Angel, Jason, Melissa, and Alison, and a proud great-grandfather to Isabella (Bella), Andrew (Andy), and Ava. He also leaves behind his brother, Ian, and sisterin-law, Edith, as well as his nephews Garry and Douglas, and niece Lillian. Andrew was predeceased by his parents, John and Lily, his sister Lily, niece Hilary and his best friend from childhood, Jim Bryce.

Andrew’s life journey was filled with fond memories and milestones. He married his true love, Isabel, in 1966 at Prestwick South Church in Ayrshire, Scotland, where their beautiful life together began.

Andrew embarked on a remarkable career with British Airways in 1964, starting at Prestwick International Airport. Over 35 dedicated years, he achieved great success and was eventually transferred to London Gatwick Airport in 1982. In 1988, he embraced a new opportunity with British Airways at Los Angeles International Airport, which led him and his family to Southern California. He retired in 1999 after an accomplished career, but his work didn’t end there. Andrew and Isabel continued to work together and enjoyed their sunset career at Select California Auto Services until their joint retirement in 2007.

Family was at the heart of Andrew’s life, and he made it a priority to be present for every milestone his children and grandchildren achieved. He

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and pointing to his chest with his good arm said, “My name is Bill. Call me Bill.”

“Kurt,” came the reply with an anxious smile as he dropped one arm to point in a similar fashion.”

“Put ‘em back up there, fella,” came a gruff remark from one of the soldiers.

‘Relax, guys. Look how he fixed up my arm,” Bill urged as he held up the wounded limb. “He must be a medic.”

“Looks like a bunch of mud ‘n’ shit,” one of the soldiers said, squinting up close for a better look.

“It’s moss. It has medicinal value,” Bill said with an assuring voice.

“Let’s get you guys back to the platoon and the lieutenant. He’ll want a full report on this little chapter. We got a sergeant who speaks Gerry,” said the soldier who was doing most of the talking.

Kurt didn’t know what fate awaited him, but one thing was crystal clear in his mind – he now felt safer than any time in the past two years.

Indeed, now he was safe ... sort of. Kurt was, after all, the enemy in this American camp. He expected little, if any, friendliness or compassion. And, even though he saved one of their own, the G.I.s realized they had a deserter and turncoat in their midst. Most soldiers look upon such things with distain and disgust.

Kurt found himself in front of the American unit’s commanding officer. Capt. John Snyder was a grimlooking man with a deep-set dark eyes on a rather large head supported by a disproportionate body of a slight build. If he were standing he might reach 5’8” but little more. A .45 caliber pistol was slung over his shoulder, positioned so a quick draw could be accomplished if necessary. The pot helmet he wore was cocked on the back of his head. On most men, such a casual style would be disarming and look friendly, but on Snyder it made him seem foreboding.

celebrated each high school and university graduation, beaming with pride as they embarked on their adult lives.

Andrew was deeply proud of his Scottish heritage and his birthplace, Burnfoothill, which held a special place in his heart. The mining village and its neighboring twin, Lethanhill, were integral parts of his upbringing. He fondly remembered his school days at Lethanhill School and Dalmellington High School, and the memories of his childhood home remained etched in his heart.

In retirement, Andrew settled in San Marcos, California, where he embraced the joy of life and treasured precious moments spent with family.

Andrew Clement Gilmour will be dearly missed but forever remembered for his love, kindness, and unwavering dedication to family and friends. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

The captain listed intently to Lieutenant Oliver’s report telling of the Malmedy incident and how he and Kurt met each other. It was an almost unbelievable story. Captain Snyder was suspicious, thinking Kurt might be a phony deserter or worse, a spy? Though his English was limited, the German understood most of what was being said.

“Did you promise this guy anything?” Snyder asked Oliver, figuring Kurt wouldn’t understand the question.

“No sir, I only promised him he wouldn’t be hurt and would be treated fairly.” It wasn’t exactly true, but that’s a promise Oliver intended.

Snyder looked at Kurt, studying the enemy soldier before him from head to toe. The German corporal wore a long winter uniform coat. He had shed his helmet somewhere in Ardennes and was wearing his “slit” cap, which had been folded and carried in a pocket.

“Well, he’s G-2’s problem now,” the captain said, referring to the interrogators of Army Intelligence.

“Get him outta here,” he said, motioning to the two MPs standing on each side of the German.

Snyder looked at Private Oliver. “Go get that arm taken care of -and, for god’s sake, get that mud and shit cleaned off your arm.”

“Sir, that ‘mud and shit,’ as you call it, kept me from bleeding to death, thanks for my new-found Gerry friend.”

The captain grunted acknowledgment, then went back to studying a map on his desk.

As the two MPs walked Kurt out of the room, Bill Oliver was close behind, assuring his friend that ev-

Ponessan Row, Burnfoothill from East Ayrshire Council Archives, where Andrew was born

5th District Supervisor Jim Desmond

Protecting Animals SANDAG’s New Future

Ensuring the well-being of all animals is one of my big priorities. Over the years I have introduced and supported bills that provide funding to care for native wildlife, protect wild horses and burros, limit unnecessary animal testing, and many more.

This session, I introduced AB 829, which is currently pending in the Legislature. AB 829 expands counseling requirements for those on probation for animal cruelty, and gives judges discretion to order mental health evaluations based on trial evidence. Given established correlations between animal abuse, child abuse, domestic violence and other crimes, this bill will go a long way toward reducing crimes and recidivism, as well as cruelty to animals. AB 829 passed the Assembly unanimously and is progressing in the Senate.

I’m also supporting AB 1399 that expands authority of veterinarians to provide animal care via online telehealth. Given the shortage of veterinary doctors and staff, telehealth is an effective way to provide veterinary care, though it cannot replace the need for office visits in many situations. AB 1399, also pending in the Senate, is supported by the San Diego Humane Society and the ASPCA.

While these measures will help protect animals going forward, we have a new problem that only im-

mediate action by the public can solve. Nationwide and locally, animal shelters have record numbers of pets on-hand that need forever homes.

The San Diego Human Society has been over capacity for months, and as of early August is at 175% capacity for dogs, and 176% for cats. They’ve also been forced to send hundreds of small pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters to less crowded shelters in Arizona. To help alleviate the crisis, adoption fees have been reduced 50%. If you’d like to volunteer, or to adopt or foster a pet, please visit: https://www.sdhumane.org/support-us/volunteer/

Shelters run by San Diego County Animal Services are also overcrowded. To “Clear the Shelters,” the County is waiving their usual adoption fees during August at shelters in Bonita and Carlsbad.

If you’re interested, please visit: https://www.sddac.com/

Animal welfare is everyone’s business. We can all get involved in ways that will protect animals and enhance our own lives.

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

A Word from San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones

San Marcos celebrates the Alora affordable housing grand opening

The city, in addition to the County of San Diego, WNC and Chase Bank, were able to allocate sufficient funding for the new affordable housing. One of our core values in the city underlines the importance of providing housing opportunities to all income groups and the addition of the Alora affordable housing unit demonstrates our commitment to one of the many values we hold.

I am encouraged to hear about Hasan Ikhrata’s departure from SANDAG.

This development opens the door to changes and progress within the organization. SANDAG’s primary focus must be on finding a new leader who embodies the qualities of a consensus builder who can collaborate effectively with all cities and unincorporated area communities in San Diego County.

SANDAG should prioritize taxpayers’ needs and use San Diegan’s hard-earned money efficiently and responsibly. I am committed to supporting a new SANDAG executive who will diligently work toward designing a comprehensive regional transportation plan that addresses the needs of the entire region, including freeways and roads.

The new candidate must promise

to fulfill the projects promised to voters in the 2004 ballot measure.

In selecting this crucial position, we encourage SANDAG to seek input from stakeholders, community leaders, and experts with diverse opinions for the good of the entire region. By involving a wide range of perspectives, we can find a leader who will steer SANDAG towards a brighter future, fostering transportation solutions that benefit all residents and contribute to the overall growth and success of San Diego County.

I am hopeful for a new day at SANDAG and one that represents all San Diegans.

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

It is such a pleasure to share with you all the completion of Alora, another affordable housing development in San Marcos. A huge thank you to Affirmed Housing for helping the city provide a new 83,775 square-foot complex with 100 apartment units for low-income households.

Alora will not only provide housing space, but will also offer residents the following opportunities: on-site computer training, resources for resume development and educational programs for health, wellness, financial literacy and parenting. The city understands the urgent need to resolve the affordable housing crisis and developments like Alora in San Marcos show our efforts to combat this national issue.

Problem Solved by

Christopher Elliott

Why won’t Jiffy Lube pay for my engine repair? Isn’t it responsible?

After getting an oil change at Jiffy Lube, the engine on Ian Culhane’s Subaru stops working. The likely culprit is a botched oil change, he says. Why won’t Jiffy repair his car?

Q: I recently got an oil change done at Jiffy Lube in Seattle. Afterward, I noticed that the oil indicator light was on. The next time I turned on my car, my engine rattled, and several warning lights appears on my dashboard.

I immediately checked the oil level, and the dipstick was dry. I have strong reason to believe that Jiffy Lube forgot to add any oil back into my engine.

The next day I had my car towed to the nearest Subaru dealership. They confirmed that no oil had been added. They disassembled the engine and found significant damage as a result of the lack of oil. They are estimating that the total cost of disassembly and repair will be over $9,000.

I have been gathering any evidence that might be useful in proving they forgot to add oil, including the oil change and towing receipts, photos and videos of me checking the oil, checking that the oil drain plug and

oil filter had been installed, photos of the damage from my Subaru dealership, and recorded phone calls and conversations with both with the dealership, Jiffy Lube’s customer support line, and an employee at the Jiffy Lube.

Over the course of three weeks, I spoke with Jiffy Lube customer support, two separate general managers, a district manager, and a claims specialist. None of these individuals gave a clear explanation of the process for getting a claim approved. Several times they directly contradicted one another about their process. Each time they promised to follow up by a set date, they never did.

I’m not confident that Jiffy Lube plans to take any responsibility. I am wondering what course of action would be most likely to get a prompt refund for the damage they did.

~ Ian Culhane, Seattle

A: I’m sorry to hear about your engine trouble. Jiffy Lube should take this matter seriously since it happened right after your oil

Problem Solved

By Tom Morrow

This is the first of a two-part column about the construction and importance of the Golden Gate Bridge and the San FranciscoOakland Bay Bridge, their planners, and builders.

Californians, especially Bay area residents and businesses depend on the expansive Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge for their economic livelihood. Some 260,000 cars and trucks traverse the four-mile-long suspension and trestle connection joining the city of San Francisco and the nearby “Silicon Valley” with Oakland and surrounding cities in the East Bay area.

Surprisingly, the Bay Bridge was first advocated in the days of the 1850s Gold Rush. Serious planning and future financing began in 1929 with the leadership and encouragement of then-President Herbert Hoover. After its completion some three years later Presi-

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dent Franklin Roosevelt dedicated the finished project, which took hundreds of construction workers plus the lives of 24 men.

The expansive structure, known locally as the “Bay Bridge” is a complex of bridges spanning the wide San Francisco Bay. As part of Interstate 80 and the direct road between San Francisco and Oakland, it carries vehicles daily on its two decks. It has one of the longest spans of bridges in the United States. Due to earthquake concerns, which became reality with the collapse of a section in 1989, the eastern section was replaced by a new crossing that opened on Labor Day 2013.

Commerce has always been at the heart of the endeavor. San Francisco, at the entrance to the bay, was perfectly placed to prosper during the California Gold Rush. Almost all goods not produced locally arrived by ship. But after the first transcontinental railroad was completed in May 1869, San Francisco was on the wrong side of the Bay, separated from the new rail link. The fear was the city would lose its position as the regional center of trade. The concept of a bridge spanning the San Francisco Bay had been considered since the Gold Rush days. Several newspaper articles during the early 1870s

discussed the idea. In early 1872, a “Bay Bridge Committee” was hard at work on plans to construct a railroad bridge.

But the task was too much of an engineering and economic challenge of that period since the Bay was too wide and too deep. Then in 1921, an underground tube was considered, but it became clear that would be inadequate for vehicular traffic. Support for a trans-bay crossing finally grew in the 1920s with the increasing popularity and the advent of the automobile.

A commission was appointed to evaluate the idea and various de-

Travel Troubleshooter

by Christopher Elliott

Julie Schumer’s return flight gets canceled during the Southwest Airlines meltdown in December. Southwest sends the money to her cruise line, but her cruise line won’t refund her. What’s going on?

Q: My family and I recently took a Princess cruise, and I booked my airline tickets through the cruise line’s EZair program. Our return flight from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Denver was on Southwest Airlines, and it happened in December during the airline’s service debacle. Southwest canceled our flight. We had to return on another airline.

Southwest Airlines refunded Princess in early January for all four tickets. But I have not received the money yet. I’ve sent emails to the vice president of guest relations, the director of customer service and the president of the cruise line, but have received no reply. Can you help us get our $983 back?

A: Princess should have refunded you promptly for the Southwest Airlines flights. After all, the airline had fully refunded the cruise line after its service meltdown at the end of last year. (You contacted me in late April to ask for help, so it had been four months since your flight.)

The EZair program is Princess’ air-inclusive program, and it offers certain guarantees that your airline can’t. Those include the ability to cancel airline tickets up to 45 days before your departure with no fees. Princess also says you can “rest easy” that you’ll make your cruise if it’s delayed or canceled on the day of travel with same-day arrival protection. So it makes sense to look into EZair.

Unfortunately, for the type of tickets you booked, the EZair terms stated that your flights were com-

pletely nonrefundable. So technically, Princess was following its rules.

But rules are made to be broken, especially during an extraordinary event like the Southwest Airlines service disruption.

Princess did respond to you initially, claiming that you are only entitled to vouchers that can be used with Southwest directly. “Southwest did not issue any refunds to Princess Cruises,” the representative said.

However, Southwest said it had issued full refunds during the service disruption and that it sent the money to Princess.

Who’s right? Well, technically, you bought your tickets through Princess, so your contract is with the cruise line. If your agreement says Princess can keep the money -- which it appears to -- then the

signs for a bridge across the Bay. It was known as the (Herbert) Hoover-Young Commission. Its conclusions were made public in 1930. In January 1931, Charles H. Purcell, the State Highway Engineer of California assumed the position of Chief Engineer for the Bay Bridge.

To make the bridge feasible, a route was chosen via Yerba Buena Island, a natural mid-bay outcropping inside San Francisco city limits. It would reduce both the ma-

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cruise line could keep your money, however wrong that may seem to you or me.

It looks like you contacted the Princess executives based on the list on my consumer advocacy site, Elliott.org. Someone should have answered you and offered to review your case. Southwest said it had refunded Princess, but Princess said it didn’t have your money. So who was right?

There’s only one way to find out. I contacted Princess on your behalf. The cruise line reviewed your case and sent a full refund to your credit card.

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

© 2023 Christopher Elliott.

~ Julie Schumer, Aurora, Colo.

The San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge

Should they allow phone calls on planes? You probably won’t like the answer.

Is it time to allow phone calls on planes?

European regulators think so. This summer, the EU quietly cleared inflight cell phones for takeoff, saying that allowing cell phones on planes would allow for more technological innovation. The EU designated certain frequencies for inflight 5G technology, which would allow airlines to create an in-flight network capable of handling phone calls.

“The sky is no longer the limit when it comes to possibilities offered by super-fast, high-capacity connectivity,” noted Thierry Breton, the EU’s commissioner for the internal market.

But most American air travelers still strongly oppose the use of cell phones on a flight, arguing that they don’t want to be in a confined space with someone making a call. A minority of passengers say having a conversation is harmless and that the ban is preventing them from getting important work done on the plane.

I’ll tell you who’s right in just a minute.

Many passengers are “totally against” allowing phone calls on planes

“I am totally against phone calls on planes,” says Stephanie Wolkin, a retired educational worker from White Bear Lake, Minn.

She says people talk too much on planes already, and they are “loud and obnoxious.”

“Can you imagine the cacophony?” she asks.

Allowing phones might also be unsafe, passengers worry.

“If the phone call policy was liberalized, I think it might make it difficult to hear important safety announcements,” says Susan Sherren, founder of Couture Trips, a

travel agency. “Planes are confined spaces, and airlines should protect those spaces and keep them free from phone calls.”

Some etiquette experts agree that phones should not be permitted on planes.

“Oh, for the love of Pete!” says Jodi RR Smith, an etiquette consultant. “Please do not encourage passengers to make calls on planes.”

Air travel is is stressful enough, she adds. “To have people engaged in extended conversations onboard would be torturous.”

So, to sum up the arguments against making voice calls on planes, it’s potentially unsafe and definitely annoying. Mostly annoying. So it shouldn’t be allowed.

Some passengers think it’s time to legalize phone calls on planes

For other passengers, and especially business travelers, the cell phone ban is silly. You can already make internet calls as long

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The likeliest answer: Airlines kept taking things away from passengers, including legroom, the ability to carry a bag on the plane, seat assignments. The one thing they haven’t removed yet is the peace and quiet at cruising altitude.

Bottom line: The pro-phone folks believe calls are safe and that banning them stands in the way of personal freedom and progress.

Who’s right about making phone calls on planes?

The anti-call passengers make a valid point about unwanted noise. The cabin of an airliner can be chaotic and loud, so why add to the confusion?

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as you’re connected to the in-flight Wi-Fi network. Why not make it official?

“We put up with babies crying, nonstop conversation of passengers, and annoying seatmates who have to get up and go to the restroom constantly,” says Andy Abramson, a frequent traveler and a communications consultant from Las Vegas. “So I ask, ‘What’s the big deal?’”

He says many business travelers routinely ignore ban on in-flight calls. They simply log on to the plane’s Wi-Fi network and start talking.

“My phone has rung many times on a plane,” says Barry Graham, a sales manager based in Washington, D.C. “Which is really annoying when I know that I could be arrested for answering it.”

Graham says the in-flight ban doesn’t make sense to him because it prevents him from participating in all calls, including web conferences where he doesn’t even need to speak.

Practically speaking, the law against phone calls is almost never enforced. I couldn’t find any record of a passenger being arrested for making an illegal phone call. But you should mind what you say when you’re allowed to make a call. A few weeks ago in India, a man was arrested after discussing plans to hijack the plane before takeoff.

The pro-call passengers wonder how making phone calls became such a controversial topic. After all, you could make a call from a plane until 2013, when the last Airfones were decommissioned. What happened in the decade between?

But their main argument that it somehow makes a flight less safe doesn’t really fly. Swarun Kumar, professor of electrical and computer engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, says aviation safety experts are no longer concerned that wireless calls could interfere with cockpit equipment.

“In fact, using data when airborne is technically not a violation, and of course, plenty of travelers use in-flight Wi-Fi,” he adds.

I’m not aware of any evidence that in the Airfone days, the handsets distracted passengers from the inflight safety announcements or somehow made flying less safe, either.

So maybe the time is right to consider allowing phone calls on domestic airlines, which EU regulators have already recognized. You can’t turn the cabin into a no-call zone in 2023. People need to communicate. But there’s a right way to do it.

How to make a responsible phone call in flight

There are two key issues when it comes to in-flight phone calls. The first is, who gets to make a call, and when?

Airlines would have to communicate their policies clearly in advance. They would need to address issues like when calls are not allowed, such as during in-flight safety announcements or during takeoff and landing. And they would need to enforce those rules, probably by disabling the network during those times.

More importantly, airline crew would need to brief passengers on proper phone manners, since this

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erything would be okay.

The weather continued to get colder and the snow was coming down in heavy amounts. The old village hotel where Captain Snyder made his headquarters had been warm. The American unit wasn’t equipped to handle enemy prisoners, so Kurt was put into an upstairs hotel room. A guard was assigned to stay outside the door.

It was around 10 o’clock at night when Bill Oliver climbed the stairs of the hotel to the room where Kurt was being held. He had a canteen cup full of stew and another filled with coffee. The guard let him inside the room.

“I thought you could use some chow,” Bill said, holding the two aluminum cups out toward Kurt.

Kurt smiled, took the food and drink, then sat down at a small table. He motioned for Bill to sit in the other chair at the table. The German was hungry. Kurt thought the conglomeration that had been taken from a C-ration can was tasty – better than anything available in German field rations.

The two chatted as Kurt ate, albeit in cryptic fashion. Basic words of English and German, salted with

a lot of gesturing allowed them to understand each other. After about 20 minutes, another soldier opened the door of the room and announced to Bill that he was a German-speaking interpreter who would explain to the prisoner of what would happen next.

Kurt was told he was to be taken to a rear G-2 interrogation center for interrogation and debriefing. Bill asked whether or not his German friend would receive special treatment because of how Kurt saved him. The answer: “I don’t know.”

Oct. 24, 1945

Languishing in a POW camp is boring at best, so Kurt volunteered for work details. Some of them were outside the compound, so he at least got a taste of freedom. One of the better jobs was working in the kitchen of the American army mess hall. The POW workers got to eat their meals in the back. The food was of a definitely higher quality, as well as quantity, from that being served inside the fence of the camp.

Late one afternoon as Kurt was preparing a load of potatoes for steaming, a man in a tweed jacket and black fedora walked into the

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If you’re ever attacked by a mob of clowns, go for the juggler.

A Good Policy

An insurance salesman was getting nowhere in his efforts to sell a policy to a rancher. “Look at it this way,” he said finally. “How would your wife carry on if you should die?”

“Well,” answered the rancher after giving it some thought, “I don’t reckon that’s any concern of mine, so long as she behaves herself while I’m alive.”

A Shy Cowboy

Two cowboys went to a night club show. As the chorus girls pranced out to perform their number, one cowboy turned to the other and whispered, “See that fine lookin’ gal on the left end. I feel like taking her out again.”

“Why I didn’t know you had taken her out before,” answered the other.

“Well I ain’t,” came the reply. “But once before I felt like it.”

Were you born between 1935-1965? Here’s why we are the lucky ones!

This brought back many fond memories from our childhood. Too bad the kids today can’t enjoy the things we did and we are all still alive to show we lived through those days.

No matter what our kids and the new generation think about us, we are awesome and our lives are living proof!

To all the kids who survived the 1930s, 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s: First, we survived being born to mothers who may have smoked and/or drank while they were pregnant.

They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a can, and didn’t get tested for diabetes.

Then, after that trauma, we were put to sleep on our tummies in baby cribs covered with bright coloured lead-based paints.

We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, locks on doors or cabinets, and, when we rode our bikes, we had baseball caps, not helmets, on our heads.

As infants and children, we would ride in cars with no car seats, no booster seats, no seat belts, no air bags, bald tires and sometimes no brakes..

We drank water from the garden hose and not from a bottle.

We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle, and no one actually died from this.

We ate cupcakes, white bread, real butter, and bacon. We drank cor-

Pet Parade Squooshy

Squooshy is pet of the week at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 1-1/2year-old, 6-pound, female, Exotic Short Hair cat with a Red and White Tabby coat.

Squooshy was transferred from a rescue partner in Orange County through Friends of County Animal Shelters (FOCAS.) She’s social and likes to greet guests with a sweet, soft, Meow. She could live with kids 7 years or older.

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

Visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas or log on to www.SDpets.org.Open 11 to 4, Friday through Monday, and by appointment Wednesday and Thursday.

dial made with real white sugar. And we weren’t overweight.

WHY?

Because we were always outside playing…that’s why!

We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back when the streetlights came on. No one was able to reach us all day and we were OK.

We would spend hours building our go-carts out of scraps and then ride them down the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes. After running into the bushes a few times, we learned to solve the problem..

We did not have Play Stations, Nintendos and Xbox’s. There were no video games, no 150 channels on cable, no video movies or DVDs, no surround-sound or CDs, no mobile phones, no personal computers, no internet and no chat rooms.

We had friends and we went outside and found them!

We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth, and there were no lawsuits from those accidents.

We would get spankings with wooden spoons, switches, pingpong paddles, or just a bare hand, and no one would call child services to report abuse.

We ate worms, and mud pies made from dirt, and the worms did not

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son’s community.

This event is free to attend and will feature a live performance with singers from Encinitas, Rancho Bernardo and Central San Diego. Enjoy our first ever Fabulous Flea Market where unique items will be offered by our members that showcase their skills, talents, arts, crafts and collections. All proceeds from the Fabulous Flea Market will be donated to Tremble Clefs for continuing operations. Please come and enjoy light refreshments and an afternoon of music. To attend, please RSVP at the following website: https://www.trembleclefs.com/ ***

Summer Food Festival

August 19, 2023 4:00pm to 8:00pm Bates Nut Farm 15954 Woods Valley Road Valley Center

Some of San Diego’s favorite food vendors will be on hand serving a variety of mobile cuisine. Participating in this year’s festival are many crowd favorites.

• Margie’s ShuckwagonPotatoes & Corn

• Smokin Fools - BBQ

• Little Thai Cottage

• Arslan’s Gyros

• Epic Eatz - Mexican

• Lady G’s Canteen - Filipino

• Adelle’s Cookies

• Mariposa Ice Cream

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Pet of the Week

Who is the cutest pup with the wagging tail that just won’t stop? That would be the one and only Ronnie! This dashing shepherd mix came to the shelter as a stray, and his caregivers have seen his playful and loving personality bloom as they get to spend time with him. Ronnie loves to go out on sniff-ventures and will always be a happy companion for walks. This sweet boy doesn’t ask for too much in life – just some tasty treats, a cozy spot for naps and someone to share his days with! Ronnie is available for adoption at San Diego Humane Society’s Escondido Campus at 3500 Burnet Dr. If you have questions about the adoption process, you can visit sdhumane.org/adopt or call 619-299-7012. Adoption fees are 50% off for all dogs and cats through August 31!

Online profile: https://www.sdhumane.org/adopt/available-pets/animal-single.html?petId=868743

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The “Renaissance man” (also called a “polymath”) is a “person of wide knowledge or learning”. In addition to his well rounded knowledge, the “Renaissance Man” also provided foundational leadership in some particular area of human endeavor. Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Copernicus, and Francis Bacon are consensus members of this group. Are there any “Renaissance Men” around today? Probably not.

Certainly there are people today who are as intelligent and creative as the classical “polymaths” but the low hanging fruit has been taken. Today’s disciplines are populated with “specialists” who’ve spent years developing and expanding expertise in their respective vocations. The time and effort needed to acquire expertise in any modern discipline denies the opportunity for

Who killed the “Renaissance Man”?

any would be “Renaissance Man” to become competent in multiple disciplines. Nor could our “Polymath” stand out as a savant because in today’s world, the expansion of knowledge in any field requires a multi-disciplinary team effort. We celebrate Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Samuel Morse, Benjamin Franklin, Eli Whitney, Robert Fulton, George Washington Carver, Cyrus McCormick, Nikola Tesla and other icons whose names are singularly associated with inventions and patents. But today’s inventions and patents are products of corporate, government or research laboratory team efforts. Team composition and leadership is fluid and anonymous. As technology continues to evolve, progress has become ever less based on individual effort and more on the organized efforts of groups of people with different skill sets working together. This collaborative development process permeates all our evolving technology from art to warfare. Increasingly AI (artificial intelligence) is being used to provide answers and guidance within these processes. AI an efficient and effective problem solving tool but……..

Since humans first appeared, evolution has worked to enhance our survival and reproductive viability by expanding our cognitive skills thus allowing us to develop technologies and social skills that enabled us to become, by far, the most dominant species on Earth. We have used that cognitive ability to adapt and develop technologies that ensure our success. From fire to modern food production, each new technology provided more opportunity to use

our growing brain power to further improve our lives. We built civilizations and cities and all manner of wonderful labor saving gadgets to keep us comfortable, warm, well fed and safe. We may not be as strong as we were when we spent all of our time working just to survive, but we sure are a lot smarter, right?

Maybe not! One of our latest technological triumphs, AI (Artificial Intelligence), just might signal the end of our intellectual evolution. Throughout the 20th century, worldwide IQ (Intelligence Quotient) scores rose 3 to 5 points each decade (the Flynn effect). Experts attributed this steady increase to the mental stimulation of living in a rapidly evolving, ever shrinking world. Since 2000 IQ tests have recorded a 2-3% drop (reverse Flynn effect). The vast majority of IQ test takers are under 40 and advocates blame everything from dumber teachers

to global warming. Most experts blame the ubiquitous presence of our Internet connected devices. People today increasingly rely on the Internet for answers instead of using their own logic and reasoning. The answers they get from Internet’s AI are typically more reliable, quicker and waste less energy than the answer they would get by using their own intelligence and knowledge base. That sounds like a win/win/win for AI and it is. But there is a downside. By habitually using Internet based AI we are starting to see some degeneration in our younger generations cognitive abilities as expressed through their falling IQ scores. “Use it or lose it” is a concept we all understand, it’s why we jog, go to the gym or take walks to keep physically fit. Will we find ways keep mentally fit? Is it important? Do we care?

Let’s talk about it.

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John Van Zante’s Critter Corner

False Information Makes People And Their Pets Hot Under The Collar

my car on Requeza Street in Encinitas with the doors open. Started recording video, then put a digital thermometer on the dashboard and closed the doors.

My friends Merritt and Beth Clifton at Animals24-7.org told the story about this heat demonstration and they spread it worldwide.

reached 125 in a minute and a half. After an hour there’s a good chance your kids or your dog aren’t going to make it.

Each summer I pick an average day then get in vehicle with a thermometer, close the doors, and roll up the windows. Been doing this for more than 20 years.

Why? Because there’s so much false information about heat danger, It’s being spread by allegedly reliable sources. It’s WRONG and it can kill.

This year I held a dry run of the heat demonstration a few days before our news conference. Parked

This is real-time video. No editing. Nothing fancy. Watch it on You Tube. It’s only a couple minutes. https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=vIxstg8pjS8

The temperature inside my car went from 75 to 85 in 11 seconds. Up to 99 in 30 seconds. Then up to 125 degrees in less than a minute and a half.

A pet, a baby, a senior, or someone who’s been ill can die in that heat. DIE!

Thank goodness they did. Fleur Dawes, Director of Communications at In Defense of Animals – IDAUSA.org, was preparing to print posters about heat danger in cars. When Fleur saw the Animals24-7 story, she stopped the presses until they could include correct information.

Their original information from a northern California university stated that, if it’s 75 degrees outside, the temperature in a closed vehicle could reach 120 in an hour.

That’s WRONG! We proved that it

Run your own test. Pick an average 75-to-80-degree, summer afternoon. Put a digital thermometer on the dash, then close the doors and start timing.

Now that you know the truth, you can shoot your own video, use mine, or post the link to the story in Animals24-7.

At the very least, stop posting those charts with false information. You might save a life.

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terial and the labor needed. Since Yerba Buena Island was a U.S. Navy base at the time, the approval of Congress was necessary for the island to be used. After a great deal of lobbying, California received Congressional approval on Feb. 20, 1931, subject to the final approval of the Departments of War, Navy and Commerce.

In 1932, Joseph R. Knowland, a former U.S. Congressman, traveled to Washington to help persuade President Herbert Hoover and the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to advance $62 million for building of the bridge. Construction began on July 9, 1933, after a groundbreaking ceremony attended by former president Herbert Hoover.

The western section of the bridge between San Francisco and Yerba Buena Island presented an enormous engineering challenge. The Bay was up to 100 feet deep in places and the soil required new foundation-laying techniques. A single main suspension spans some 4,100 feet in length was considered but rejected, as it would have required too much fill and reduced wharfage space at San Francisco, East of Yerba Buena Island, the Bay to Oakland is spanned by a near two-mile combination of double cantilever, five long-span through-trusses, and a truss causeway, forming the longest bridge of its kind at the time; the cantilever section was the longest in the nation

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Experience a summer evening with live music by The Smokin Guns from 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Kids Fun from 4-7pm

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City of Vista

Food Truck Fridays

Food Truck Fridays is a new special event being held each Friday night through September, in downtown Vista at the corner of Citrus & Broadway. The event features six food trucks and live music from 5:30 pm-8:30 pm.

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Summer Sunday Concerts

August • 1-5pm

Moonlight Beach

400 B Street • Encinitas

Moonlight Summer Sunday Concerts are back! For four Sundays across July and August, enjoy free

and third-longest in the world.

The bridge consists of two crossings, east and west of Yerba Buena Island. The western crossing between Yerba Buena and downtown San Francisco has two complete suspension spans connected at a center anchorage. Rincon Hill is the western anchorage and touchdown for the San Francisco landing of the bridge connected by three shorter truss spans.

There’s little doubt the economic life of the entire Bay area depends almost completely on the Bay Bridge -- even more so than the nearby Golden Gate Bridge, which connects San Francisco with Marin County.

Next week: The Golden Gate Bridge.

Little league had tryouts and not everyone made the team. Those who didn’t had to learn to deal with disappointment. Imagine that!

The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law was unheard of. They actually sided with the law!

These generations have produced some of the best risk-takers, problem solvers, and inventors ever.

The past 50 to 85 years have seen an explosion of innovation and new ideas.

We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned how to deal with it all.

If YOU are one of those born between 1935 – 1965…. CONGRATULATIONS!

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is a topic passengers have not been taught in school. It’s not OK to have a loud conversation in the middle of the night when your seatmate is trying to sleep, for example.

Issue number two: Where do we put the talkers? Nick Leighton, an etiquette expert, says airlines consider creating a quiet cabin where phone calls aren’t allowed, like Acela’s Quiet Car. I’m sure there’s an airline revenue manager or two out there imagining the extra fees that selling seats in a quiet cabin could generate.

“There are so many compelling and legitimate reasons to be reachable by phone at 35,000 feet that coming up with some sort of etiquetteapproved solution is worthwhile,” he says.

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live in us forever.

We were given BB guns for our 10th birthdays, 22 rifles for our 12th, rode horses, made up games with sticks and tennis balls, and although we were told it would happen, we did not put out very many eyes.

We rode bikes or walked to a friend’s house and knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just walked in and talked to them.

live music from local bands at Moonlight Beach!

Sunday, August 20

Headliner: The Silent Comedy 3-5pm

Opener: Donna Drive 1-2pm

Brothers Joshua and Jeremiah Zimmerman with their band The Silent Comedy create rough-hewn, expansive American rock and roll.

Artists subject to change. Admission is free and open to the public. Be sure to follow all beach rules.

For assistance, please contact City staff, email, (760) 633-2746.

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SDG&E Wildfire Safety Fair & Fire Safety Expo

August 26, 2023

9:00am to 1:00pm

Bates Nut Farm

15954 Woods Valley Road Valley Center

Join SDG&E for their 5th Annual Wildfire Safety Fair. Prepare and protect your family and property.

A woman gets on a bus with her baby. The bus driver says: “Ugh, that’s the ugliest baby I’ve ever seen!” The woman walks to the rear of the bus and sits down, fuming. She says to a man next to her: “The driver just insulted me!” The man says: “You go up there and tell him off. Go on, I’ll hold your monkey for you.” ***

I said to the Gym instructor “Can you teach me to do the splits?” He said, “How flexible are you?” I said, “I can’t make Tuesdays.”

We’re still a long way from being able to make legal phone calls from a plane in the United States. But it is time to start thinking about how we’ll handle voice calls when they become a reality.

It’s not a question of if it will happen, but when.

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

© 2023 Christopher Elliott.

Learn about stocking an emergency kit, developing an emergency plan, designing or modifying the space around your home to resist wildfire and more.

• Admission is free

• Preparedness backpacks and other great give-a-ways provided on a first come, first served basis.

• Spin the prize wheel for giveaways, including weather stations, gift cards, preparedness items and much more.

• Lunch and snacks including gourmet hot dogs, cold drinks, popsicles and kettle corn, from 9:30am to 1:00pm while supplies last.

Valley Center’s Fire Safety Expo will be held alongside SDG&E’s Wildfire Safety Fair this year!

Come meet the Valley Center firefighters! The Fire Safety Expo will feature safety demonstrations and emergency in-

formation from a variety of local firefighters, highway patrol, medical professionals and more. Check out the vintage fire engines, fire trucks, and learn how you and your family can be better prepared for emergencies and to learn more about your local emergency responders.

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Library Learning Center

Open House

August 26 • 10am - 2pm

Library Learning Center

3368 Eureka Pl, Carlsbad

The Library Learning Center is celebrating 15 years of service to the Carlsbad community with an open house on Saturday, August 26. Join us for live music, food and family-friendly activities.

The Library Learning Center is a full-service library and houses the city’s Bilingual Services and Literacy Services divisions, which

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kitchen. He took out a black wallet, presumably holding some sort of identification card, and spoke with the guard watching the prisoners in the kitchen. The soldier pointed toward Kurt’ direction.

“Are you Kurt Junger?” the man asked in German as he approached Kurt.

“Jawohl,” Kurt replied.

“Let’s stand over here in the corner where we can talk.”

Kurt followed the man to a quiet part of the room.

“I’m Seth Rosenberg. I represent a group of Jewish refugees trying to get to Palestine to set up our own government,” he said.

The man was medium height, thin in stature with sunken cheeks. His black hair was sprinkled with specks of gray. His pants were a shabby green and didn’t match the tweed brown jacket.

“Could he have been in one of the camps?” Kurt thought.

“I know you’re Jewish,” the man continued.

Kurt froze. A jolt of terror shot through his body. Hopefully, none of the other POWs in the kitchen heard that information. The one secret he held from everyone was the fact that he was born to a Jewish mother, which was all it took for him to be declared a Jew by the Nazis. With the help of his uncle, a Lutheran minister, he joined the Heer (army) in order to keep from being suspected. Basically, he was hiding.

His surrender to the Americans seemed planned, but Kurt knew in his heart it was an impulsive decision.

“You’ll be contacted within the next few months to go to the United States,” Rosenberg said. “A very good friend of ours, Mr. Winston Oliver, will be your sponsor and see that you are taken care of when you arrive. I believe you know his son, a William Oliver.”

Kurt shook his head in the affirmative.

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“When you are settled in America, Mr. Oliver will have a job for you.”

“What sort of job?”

“Does it matter? You’ll be free and introduced into a new life. There’s nothing for you here. The Germany you knew is no longer.

“How did you know I am Jewish,” Kurt spoke in a whispered breath.

The man stood silent offering no answer.

“Seriously. How do you know me?” Kurt drew closer to the man, raising his voice slightly, ready to grab this stranger by the throat.

The man looked around the room, then back at Kurt. He stood silent for a few seconds more before answering.

“The Nazis aren’t the only ones with ways to find out such information,” he said. “All will be explained once you get to America. Some day you’ll be in a position to do a great service for your people.”

“My people?” Kurt looked straight into the man’s dark eyes. “I may be Jewish, but only by an accident of birth. As far as I know, the only relatives who can claim such credentials are my mother and my twin brother, if he is still alive. My father died in an air raid.”

“No, there is one other still alive.”

“Who?”

“Me,” Rosenberg replied.

Kurt stood in stunned disbelief.

“I’m your uncle. I’ve been in Switzerland since 1922. Your mother and I decided to keep my existence a secret for obvious reasons. I left Germany after the First World War. I had been a private on the front lines in a trench. I knew sooner or later Germany would get into another war and I wanted no part of it. I met a wonderful Swiss girl in Munich and after we were married, we moved to Bern.”

His uncle? An uncle he had never met? Really?

Uncle Seth briefly explained how

he began working with a Jewish organization in Switzerland helping to get Jews out of Germany before being carried off to death camps.

“How did you find me with all of the chaos?” Kurt asked.

“It wasn’t easy, but that letter you wrote to your mother a few months ago helped us locate you. I knew you’d try for the Americans and so I started looking for you in the various POW camps.”

Kurt had sent a note to his mother just to let them know he was alive and in the hands of the Americans rather than being under the harsh hand of the Russians or even the French. The British weren’t much better in their treatment of German prisoners. Over the past five years, those three countries had been treated quite cruelly by Hitler and his war machine. Who could blame them?

Seth placed his hand on Kurt’s shoulder.

“My boy, go have a better life in America,” he said.

“What makes you think I’ll be going there?”

“Mr. Oliver is one of us – he’s a Jew who has been very supportive of our establishing a Jewish homeland. He has sent us money over the past several years to help getting our people out of Germany. He sent my office in Switzerland a letter requesting that we try to find you. If was unbelievably good luck.”

“Yes, but he has no idea I am Jewish. I haven’t told anyone.”

“He knew we had one of the largest organizations for finding displaced people, among other things. We normally don’t get involved in trying to find people in the army, but one of the secretaries knew that my sister’s name, your mother, was ‘Junger’ by marriage. So, there you have it. The search began.”

The two men shook hands.

“You should be hearing something soon about when you’ll be leav-

ing,” he said as he walked away. Something didn’t seem to sit right with Kurt concerning the mysterious future his supposed uncle was describing. But, he wasn’t going to spend much time pondering about such things. The fact he would be going to America filled his thoughts. Still, seeing would definitely be believing.

He did worry about his twin brother, Kris. Had he been shot down? Was he alive or a POW? He hoped to someday be reunited with both his brother and mother if both survived the war.

The preceding is a fictitious narrative based upon a true incident that occurred in Belgium’s Ardennes Forest as World War II was coming to a climax.

cialty services will include an intensive care unit, maternal child health services, emergency department, interventional radiology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, orthopedics, a robotic surgeries program and neonatal intensive care unit.

“Every design and planning decision we have made since breaking ground on this medical center has been guided by providing an unparalleled patient care experience,” said Jane Finley, senior vice president and area manager for Kaiser Permanente San Diego. “Every patient will benefit from cutting-edge medical technologies, our integrated, model of expert care and most importantly, personal service.”

Designed for cleaner, greener energy, the new hospital uses cuttingedge technologies to produce its own electricity, heat, and cooling, create less greenhouse gases and save water. These innovations have earned the San Marcos Medical Center certification as a LEED Platinum health care facility. The San Marcos Medical Center also offers several areas specifically designed for respite, including landscaped walking paths in the healing garden and a meditation room.

The Mighty Mojo Page

Coins & Loans Printing Solar & Roofing

760-745-1697

Escondido Coin & Loan, Inc.

241 E. Grand Avenue

www.escondidocoin.com

Goins•Gold•Silver•Vintage Watches

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change. Jiffy Lube offers a limited repair warranty that should cover your damage. One of the things it explicitly covers is engine performance, drivability services and repairs. So if your Subaru sputtered to a stop after getting an oil change, Jiffy should take care of you in a jiff.

But the wheels move slowly. Your incident happened in late March of this year, and you contacted me in early April asking for help. Warranty claims like this can take weeks and often months.

I publish the names, numbers and email addresses of the Jiffy Lube

ALOHA PRINTING

Top Grade Printing of All Types BROCHURES • LETTERHEAD POSTERS • BANNERS BUSINESS CARDS

(760) 471-1006

executives on my consumer advocacy site, Elliott.org. A brief, polite email sent to one of them might have moved the process along, although I’m not sure if it would have led to a faster resolution.

You did a terrific job of keeping records. I also like the way you documented everything with photos and videos.

In reviewing your paper trail -- the correspondence between you and Jiffy Lube -- I don’t see a hint that it will refuse to pay your claim under its warranty. But I can see how the foot-dragging is testing your patience. After all, your car is in

760-749-1111

the shop with a $9,000 repair bill. You don’t have all day.

I contacted Shell Oil, which owns Jiffy Lube, and asked about your case. A representative confirmed that your claim was still active. A Jiffy Lube representative called you and sent you a settlement agreement to pay for your repairs, which you signed.

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

© 2023 Christopher Elliott.

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include specialized browsing collections and programs. The facility opened its doors in 2003 and provides services like bilingual story times, English as a Second Language classes and tutoring.

• Food provided from local restaurant Lola’s starting at 11am.

• Live music by LuMaya starting at noon

• Bilingual story time from 11 – 11:30am in the first floor Storytime Room

• Reading to therapy dogs with Love on a Leash from 10am –1:30pm

• Genealogy demonstration continuous throughout the event

• Tours of the library continuous throughout the event

• A viewing of the documentary “Voices and Faces”

Anyone from the community is welcome.

More information

https://library.carlsbadca.gov/

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Escondido Senior Travel Meetings

Escondido Senior Travel Service’s holds a monthly meeting at 1pm in the Park Avenue Community Center, 210 Park Avenue. The next meeting is September 11, 2023. No meeting in August. Upcoming trips are Knox Berry Farm, Sep-

Here

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.

El Cajon 373 N. Marshall Ave.

Escondido 3500 Burnet Drive

Oceanside 572 Airport Road

San Diego 5480 Gaines Street

tember 28 and Laughlin, October 30, November 1, 2023 and December 7, Christmas with Sinatra. The Travel Office is located at the Park Avenue Community Center, Escondido, and is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. Phone number 760 2941851. Call for details.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 2023-9014361

The name of the business: Tinny’s Pet Sitting, located at 5723 San Miguel Road, Bonita, CA 91902.

Registrant Information: Tinn Thi Nguyen, 5723 San Miguel Road, Bonita, CA 91902. This business is operated by an individual. First day of business: 7/10/2023

/s/ Tinn Thi Nguyen with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 7/10/2023

7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 2023-9013212

The name of the business: Barncat Productions, located at 1112 Brioso Ct., Vista, CA 92081. Registrant Information: Terry Constantine, 1112 Brioso Ct., Vista, CA 92081. This business is operated by an individual. First day of business:

1/7/2023

/s/ Terry Constantine with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 6/21/2023

7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 2023-9014365

The name of the business: Level 5

Design, located at 29602 Platanus Drive, Escondido, CA 92026.

Registrant Information: Michael Timothy Smee, 29602 Platanus Drive, Escondido, CA 92026. This business is operated by an individual.

First day of business: 4/1/2016

/s/ Michael Timothy Smee with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 7/10/2023

7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2023-9012363

The name of the business: Little Lulus CC, LLCC, located at 330 West St., #4, Oceanside, CA 92054.

Registrant Information: Little Lulus CC LLC, 330 West St., #4, Oceanside, CA 92054. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: 6/7/2023

/s/ Natalia Bagai, CEO with Jordan

Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 6/7/2023

7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2023-9015099

The name of the business: Vacation In Paradise Transportation, located at 3145 Tiger Run Ct., #107, Carlsbad, CA 92010. Registrant Information: Vacation Vehicle Rentals LLC, 3145 Tiger Run Ct, #107, Carlsbad, CA 92010. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: N/A

/s/ Kameron Panahi, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 7/19/2023

8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2023-9015308

The name of the business: DFS Orange County, located at 2022 Oceanview Road, Unit A, Oceanside, CA 92056. Registrant Information: Direct Fulfillment Solutions LLC, 2022 Oceanview Road, Unit A, Oceanside, CA 92056. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: 6/1/2023

/s/ Jeffrey W. Wichert, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 7/21/2023

8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2023-9014991

The name of the business: DBA the Cali Food Truck, located at 520 Linda Vista, Dr., San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant Information: Gabriela Salazar, 452 Valery Dr., Vista, CA 92084 This business is operated by an individual. First day of business: N/A

/s/ Gabriela Salazar with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 7/18/2023

8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2023-9014683

The name of the business: BEAMS, Biological, Environmental, Archeological Monitoring Systems, located at 762 E. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028. Registrant Information: Covetous Inc., 27475 Ynez Rd., #392, Temecula, CA 92591. This business is operated by a corporation. First day of business:

N/A

/s/ Joseph B. Volk, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 7/13/2023 8/3,

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 2023-9015236

The name of the business: Shebeest, located at 340 Rancheros Dr, Suite 172, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant Information: Leemarc Industries LLC, 340 Rancheros Dr., Suite 172, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by a limited liability company. First day of business: 11/18/2011

/s/ Scot M. Robinson, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 7/21/2023

8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2023-9015237

The name of the business: Susan Lanci Designs, located at 340 Rancheros Dr., Suite 172, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant Information: Leemarc Industries LLC, 340 Rancheros Dr., Suite 172, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by a limited liability company. First day of business: 10/17/2016

/s/ Scot M. Robinson, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 7/21/2023

8/24, 8/31/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2023-9014398

The name of the business: Raching Milestones, located at 5195 Via Mindanao, Oceanside, CA 92057. Registrant Information: Avila Medical, Inc., 5195 Via Mindanao, Oceanside, CA 92057. This business is operated by a corporation. First day of business: 7/10/2023

/s/ Rachel Avila, Vice President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on

NAME STATEMENT 2023-9015271

The name of the business: Eurodecor, Inc., located at 2807 Luciernaga St., Carlsbad, CA 92009. Eurodecor, 2807 Luciernaga St., Carlsbad, CA 92009. This business is operated by a corporation. First day of business: 2/9/2018

/s/ Milivoi Zezeli, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 2023-9015236

The name of the business: Shebeest, located at 340 Rancheros Dr, Suite 172, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant Information: Leemarc Industries LLC, 340 Rancheros Dr., Suite 172, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by a limited liability company. First day of business: 11/18/2011

/s/ Scot M. Robinson, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 7/21/2023

8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 2023-9015665

The name of the business: Mockingbird Reporting, located at 575 Lands End Way, Oceanside, CA 92058. Registrant Information: Ashley Taylor-McCay Ruhl, 575 Lands End Way, Oceanside, CA 92058. This business is operated by an individual. First day of business: N/A

/s/ Ashley Taylor-McCay Ruhl with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 7/27/2023

8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 2023-9015985

The name of the business: Akram’s Auto Detail, located at 751 W. Bel Esprit Cir., San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant Information: Karam Ilaian, 751 W. Bel Esprit Cir., San Marcos, CA 92069 This business is operated by an individual. First day of business: 1/7/2023

/s/ Akram Ilaian with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/1/2023

8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 2023-9015936

The name of the business: Cocktails & Cliterature, located at 3849 Rancho Summit Dr., Encinitas, CA 92024. Registrant Information: Constance Grays Jones, 3849 Rancho Summit Dr., Encinitas, CA 92024 This business is operated by an individual. First day of business:

3/1/2023

/s/ Constance Grays Jones with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 7/31/2023 8/10,

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME 37-2023-00033529-CU-PT-NC

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner Angela Marie Brown/Kevin Thomas Raymond filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Bryan Andrew Anderson to Proposed name Bryan Andrew Raymond. THE COURT

ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objections that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 10/6/2023, 8:30 am, in Dept. 25

The address of the court is: 325 S. Melrose, Vista, CA. 92081. A copy of the Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Marcos News Reporter, dba, The Paper, 845 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, Ca. 92078. August 8, 2023

/s/ Brad A. Weinreb, Judge of the Superior Court 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 2023-9016266

The name of the business: Tap’s Jump House & Party Rentals, Spugi’s Jump House & Party Rentals, located at 4158 Marvin Street, Oceanside, CA 92056. Registrant Information: Andrew Tapuloa, 4158 Marvin Street, Oceanside, CA 92056. This business is operated by an individual. First day of business: N/A

/s/ Andrew Tapulos with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/4/2023

8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2023-9015824

The name of the business: Clean Ninja, located at 765 E. Bobier Dr., Vista, CA 92084. Registrant Information: Clean Ninja, LLC, 765 E. Bobier Dr., Vista, CA 92084. This business is operated by a limited liability company. First day of business: N/A

/s/ Alberto Zeferino, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 7/28/2023

8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 2023-9015850

Only the Bold, the Best and the Brightest read The Paper First, I discovered America. Then, I discovered The Paper!

Ever since I can remember I’ve had the burning desire to discover new places, new adventures. Because of this, I set out to discover a new country . . . and I was successful. I even ventured inland a great many miles where I discovered a place I called Minnesota. “This,” I thought, “would be a great place for Scandinavians.”

So I headed back to Norway to recruit settlers. While I was gone, some clown named Columbus claimed he discovered America. Life ain’t fair. Except life also give us The Paper. I read it whenever and wherever I go exploring and only buy from those who advertise in The Paper. It’s a Viking thing.

Your friend, Eric the Red