May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025

Volume 55 - No. 19

2025

Mother’s Day Edition Humor Affordable Places to Take Mom And A Quiz

By Friedrich H. Gomez Motherhood often requires some comedic relief – especially when you’re exhausted, covered in vomit and probably haven’t showered in two days.

Or perhaps you’re on day two of a stand-off with your teenager who refuses to shower. It really depends on where you are in life Luckily there are lots of funny moms out there talking about the wild journey of giving birth to children and

then raising them into semi-decent, semi-normal human beings.

WHAT’S IN THIS SPECIAL MOTHER’S DAY ISSUE OF THE PAPER? This Special 2025 Mother’s Day Edition of The Paper will have three primary fun and exciting sections intertwined throughout: 1. Unforgettable true life Mother’s Day anecdotes and humour.

2. And no Special Mother’s Day

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Edition would be complete without a fun, interactive, multiplechoice quiz which the whole family can enjoy and participate in: select teams, keep score, and have one person in charge of reading the multiple-choice questions and answers out loud.

3. During these difficult economic times, as a public service, towards the end portion of this cover story we will list some affordable but memorable and most exciting places to treat Mom that she’ll never, ever forget -- and all

without “breaking the bank!”

TRUE LIFE MOTHER’S DAY HUMOUR. “What’s Your Real Age?” My friend Emily and her mother bumped into an old family acquaintance on the street and the real conversation went as follows: FAMILY ACQUAINTANCE: “Is this your daughter!? Gosh, I remember when she was only this

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A. California B. New York C. Mississippi

high!” (As the woman said this, she lowered her hand to indicate a smaller child as she remembered).

Still astonished at how fast time flies, the woman had to ask, “So, how old is your daughter now?”

Now remember, each correct answer is worth 10 points, so if your team just agreed to select “C” for Mississippi, well, your team is off to a perfect start!

EMILY’S MOTHER pausing) answered:

The U.S. state with the youngest average age for first-time mothers is (consistently): Mississippi.

(without

“Oh, she’s 24.”

(Emily, who was really 35, almost fainted on the spot, but, said nothing to correct her mom.)

But after the woman left, Emily turned and asked her mother why she told such a whopper?

“Emily,” her mother calmly explained, “I’ve been lying about my age for so long, it suddenly dawned on me that I’d have to start lying about yours, too!”

(The above Mother’s Day story was submitted by Robert Lee Whitmire.)

WHICH U.S. STATE (CONSISTENTLY) HAS THE YOUNGEST AVERAGE AGE FOR FIRSTTIME MOTHERS?

Give Us This Day Our Daily Chuckle

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

Sad news — the inventor of autocorrect collapsed in the street yesterday.

He was taken by ambience to the nearest horse piddle. *** A giraffe’s coffee would be cold by the time it reached the bottom off its throat.

Did you ever think of that?

No. You only think about yourself.

MOTHER’S DAY HUMOUR: “I KNOW CPR!” Talea Torres shares this Mother’s Day funny anecdote.

My mother had just finished taking a CPR class at a local college when she and I were in the shopping mall and we saw a huge crowd and a lot of commotion and frightened people gathered around a fallen body.

Mom took off running at a speed I didn’t know she was capable of, all the while yelling: “EVERYBODY BACK! I KNOW CPR!” Just as my mom threw herself next to the motionless body and was about to start chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth CPR, a pair

*** Sunshine Sue - a confession . . .

Long time ago, when first starting out in radio, I had the all night show, “ at KBON, Omaha, Nebraska.

The all night show is where many young radio broadcasters began their career. It can get boring. Record after record, hardly any commercials, lots of PSA’s (Public Service Announcements) which don’t generate any revenue for the station as they are programmed free of charge.

I remember the first night I went on the air and followed the station format of which records to play, in what order. It’s called the “rotation,” a station format you follow, playing the top records in a certain sequence, news at the top of the hour and the bottom of the hour and station breaks, as I recall every 15 minutes. In between you played the records.

I can remember coming home from work that morning and going to bed. Visions of a platter going round and round and round stuck in my head and I kept hearing Fats Domino’s “I Wanna Walk You Home . . “ over and over and over.

Finally, I fell asleep.

of strong hands pulled her to her feet and said:

average age of motherhood down through the decades in the America:

“Ma’am, we’re police officers.

We’re trying to arrest this man!”

In 2020: Average age for first-time mothers was roughly the same as today: 27.4 years old.

WHAT IS THE (AVERAGE AGE) IN THE U.S. FOR A WOMAN TO HAVE HER FIRST CHILD & BECOME A MOTHER?

In 2010: Average age for first-time mothers was approximately 25.3 years old.

A. 23 B. 25 C. 27

In 1970: Average age for a woman to have her first child in the U.S. was 21.4 years.

For another valuable 10 points, what did your team decide? If your team selected “C” for 27 years as the average age for a first-time mother in America today, well, your team has a razor sharp competitive edge -- cause your right on the money!

In 1950: Average age for a woman to have her first child was around 21.1 years.

In 2024 to mid-2025 today, the average age for a woman in America to have her first child is around 27.5 years old. This represents a record high for the country, driven by declining teen pregnancies, and reflecting a trend where women are increasingly delaying motherhood to focus on careers, education, and other life goals including building financial stability.

In 1930: Average age for a woman to have her first child was around 21 years old.

MEETING THE DAUGHTERIN-LAW My cousin was in love and wanted to introduce his bride-to-be to his hypercritical mother.

But in order to get an unbiased opinion, he invited over three other female friends as well and didn’t tell his mom which one he intended to marry.

A quick glance below shows the fascinating trending regarding the

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I guess I did this job about a year or two. One thing that sometimes kept the job from being too boring was the telephone. Lonely listeners would call up at all hours of the night, requesting a record be played . . . sometimes just to chat a bit.

five floors down. I’d call him and alert him that I was expecting a guest, that it was okay to let her in and put her on the elevator.

I had one gal that constantly called.

“Hi . . . .I’d love to hear Johnny Mathis. It would, you know . . . put me in the mood.” Her name was Sunshine Sue and she had a voice that would melt a frozen stick of butter. I can’t mimic in writing the warm syrupy voice she had but it went something like . . . “Hyeeeee . . . (mmmmm) . . this is . . Sunshine Sue . . . (deep, sexy breath) (sexy whispery voice . . .) I’d just (mmmm) love to hear some . ..

Johnny Mathis (deep, sexy breath) It’d, you know (said slyly and sexily) put me in the . . . (mmmm) mood.”

Well! I’m a young 22 or 23 year old red blooded male . . . purely for the sake of courtesy and station public relations, you understand . . . I just HAD to meet . . . Sunshine Sue.

No one else in the building but me. Lots of long playing records I could line up, giving me plenty of time to visit or, you know. . . with Sunshine Sue. (Harry Belafonte’s album was great if you needed time to go down the hall to the bathroom; Marty Robbins original version of “El Paso” was about 4.5 minutes long if you just needed a really quick trip to the john. I had ALL the long playing records lined up.

It was about 3am and she was due any minute. My mind boggled at what might transpire that morning.

I was looking forward to this adventure . . . and then it was shattered.

The cleaning lady showed up. Of all times to clean the offices! She was gonna kill the moment. No private, intimate moments with Sunshine Sue. I had to do something.

One morning she broke the ice by asking if she could come by the station and say hello. Could she?

Could she? Hell yes, she could!

I hurried out to the lobby/reception area and accosted the lady. She was older, I suppose in her 50’s, wrinkled gingham type dress, wore glasses with one lens frosted over,

Thinking out my battle plan: 3am.

Only a security guard down stairs,

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Mother’s Day from page 2 After the four women left, he asked his mother, “Can you guess which one I want to marry?”

Immediately his mother answered: “The one with short hair.”

Shocked beyond belief, he said: “Yes! Yes! But . . . how’d you know that?!”

And his mother shrugged and said: “Because that’s the one I didn’t like!”

WHAT IS THE OLDEST (CONFIRMED) AGE IN THE U.S. THAT A WOMAN GAVE BIRTH TO BECOME A MOTHER? A. 57 B. 62 C. 71 Be careful now. There’s another 10 points up for grabs. If your team agreed on “B” for 62-years-old as their answer, well, congratulations! Your team is on the way to grab this Mother’s Day version of the Olympic Gold Medal!

Although it is difficult to arrive at an unequivocal answer since reliable birth records did not always exist in earlier, remote regions of the U.S., nonetheless, we can say with certainty that “one of the country’s oldest” (recorded) women to ever give birth in the U.S. was 62-year-olde Kathy Blattner of Waterloo, Illinois.

And the new mother, Kathy Blattner, told FOX 2Now News that she wants her story told in order to inspire women struggling with infertility later in life.

62-year-old new mother Kathy Blattner, also happened to be pregnant at the same time as her oldest daughter, Sarah.

Both delivered baby girls and only weeks apart.

And that’s not the only unique part of this story.

Kathy can’t conceive, so a few years ago her oldest daughter, Sarah, donated her eggs. Dr. Sherman Silber combined the eggs with Kathy’s husband’s sperm to create several embryos.

Kathy’s husband John is Sarah’s stepfather, and the two share no DNA. The intriguing newscasts can actually be viewed in the link below: https://fox2now.com/news/62year-old-waterloo-woman-givesbirth-shares-story-to-inspirewomen-struggling-with-infertility/

(Note: For the record, the woman widely reported as the oldest to ever give birth (in the world) is reputed to be Erramatti Mangamma, from India, who gave birth to twins via cesarean section at the age of 74 in 2019. She was impregnated through the process of in-vitro fertilization.)

The link below has all the details and how the doctors proceeded, etc. https://www.parents.com/news/ woman-gave-birth-to-twins-at-74how-it-happened-according-toexperts/ “LEAVE A MESSAGE AFTER THE BEEP.” Susan Starace Balducci shares the following amusing Mother’s Day anecdote titled: “Leave a Message After the Beep.”

My mother, a master of guilt trips, showed me a photo of herself sitting alone, waiting by her phone that never rings.

I said: “Mom, I call you all the time! If you had an answering machine, you’d know that I’m telling the truth!”

Soon after, my brother installed an answering machine for her.

When I called the next time, I got her machine which said the following: “If you are a salesperson, press one.

“If you’re a friend, press two.

Oodles!

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Check out Oodles every week for listing of civic and service club meetings, and more!

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Email it to: Lisa.ThePaper@gmail.com The Paper goes to print on Tuesday morning.

You are more likely to get published if you: • Submit your press release by the previous Friday.

• Keep It Simple: who, what, where, when, why.

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Senior Anglers of Escondido May 9th • 9:30am The Senior Anglers of Escondido will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday May 9th at the American Legion Post 149 located at 230 E Park Ave, Escondido, CA 92025.

The guest speaker will be Chad Gierlich of Hookup Baits,Inc.,San Diego Chad has over 40 years of fishing experience and has won many SoCal boat and kayak tournaments on the USA Saltwater Kayak Team for the PanAM Games in LaPaz, Mexico.

He will share his knowledge of how to fish these baits, recommend baits per species and much more.

Admission is Free! So come early to get the best seats.

If additional info is needed, please contact Ron C. at 760-214-0196.

“If you’re my daughter who never calls me, press 911 because the shock will probably give me a heart attack.”

*** Mother’s Day Historic Home Tour May 10th • 11am to 4pm

WHAT IS THE RECORD FOR THE MOST CHILDREN BORN TO ONE MOTHER?

Celebrate the 26th Annual Mother’s Day Historic Home Tour with the Old Escondido Historical District and embark on a journey through historic gems! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 10th as we unveil five historic homes nestled in the heart of our charming community.

A. 45 B. 69 C. 200 I know, I know! I found this to be impossible for me to believe – but it just happens to be true!

But it’s just too much for the average human mind to even comprehend. And this may be the most difficult 10 points for your team to win thus far in this competition.

But, if you selected “B” for 69 children born to a single woman – well, you and your Dream Team are truly, truly amazing!

The record for the most children born to one mother is 69, held by Mother’s Day continued on page 5

Save the Date: Join us from 11 am to 4pm on Saturday, May 10th, for a day filled with nostalgia, beauty, and exploration. Bring your loved ones and create cherished memories together.

Discover the stories: Explore the rich heritage and architectural wonders of five historic homes.

Each residence has its own unique tale to tell, offering a glimpse into the past and a celebration of craftsmanship and history.

Self-Paced Adventure: Wander at your own pace and soak in the beauty of these timeless treasures.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast, an architecture aficionado, or simply seeking inspiration, this self-guided tour promises an experience for all.

Secure Your Tickets: Don’t miss out on this unique event! Reserve your tickets now by visiting oldescondido.org. Limited tickets available, so act fast.

Join us as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and create lasting memories this Mother’s Day weekend. We can’t wait to welcome you to the 26th Annual Mother’s Day Historic Home Tour! See you there! *** El Camino Quilt Guild Meeting May 13 • 9:30am El Camino Quilt Guild meets at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday May 13, 2025 at El Corazon Senior Center, 3302 Senior Center Dr. Oceanside 92056. Guest fee $10.

Our May guest speaker is Katheryn Pellman. Her lecture is entitled “Word Salad, Fashionistas, & Girlfriends”. Her workshop, “Paper Dolls for Grownups with a Splash of Word Salad” will be May 14, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Quilt in a Day quilt shop in San Marcos.

Workshop fee: $55.

For more information elcaminoquilters.com or email info@elcaminoquilters.com.

El Camino Quilters is a non-profit group. We donate hundreds of quilts and other handmade items to a variety of groups including Rady Children’s Hospital, Senior centers, hospitals, police and military groups. *** Sue Palmer, Pianist Motel Swing Orchestra May 18 • 2pm Sue Palmer, pianist, San Diego’s Queen of Boogie Woogie, and her Oodles continued on page 12

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Local

Letters to the Editor

Carlsbad Police Arrest Man for Indecent Exposure and Stalking Detectives Seek Additional Victims

On Friday, May 2, at approximately 8:34 a.m., the Carlsbad Police Department responded to a report in the 700 block of Laguna Drive regarding a male subject in a purple vehicle following a female pedestrian.

During the initial investigation, officers learned that the same man had been involved in a separate incident earlier that morning near Laguna Drive and State Street, where he exposed himself to another woman.

Responding officers later located the man at his residence and took him into custody. He was positively

Man About Town When I was younger - Vietnam by lyle e davis There was a time, when I was younger, when I was an adventurous sort.

We spent some time in the middle of a crazy Asian War in a place called Vietnam.

You may have heard of it.

We had a few military folks assigned there. Quite a few.

We lost a lot, too. Records indicate we lost 58,282 between 1955, when the war started, and 1975, when we left the country. A mighty war power, beaten by a rag tag army of guerillas and the North Vietnamese Army. Our cause was not helped by politicians in Washington who fascinated themselves as super-Jim-Dandy Generals.

Those politicians got a lot of our people killed.

Records also show that the Vietnamese lost 2,000,000 civilian deaths. Some killed by NVA, some by the Viet Cong, some by their own South Vietnamese military and, sadly, some by US military forces - often these civilian deaths camb by way of massacres.

The Viet Cong were the guerilla element of the Vietnam War. They

identified as 23-year-old Max Rasul of Carlsbad. Rasul was booked into the Vista Detention Facility on multiple charges, including PC 314(1) – Indecent Exposure and PC 646.9(a) – Stalking.

This case remains under active investigation, and the Carlsbad Police Department urges anyone who may have additional information related to this case or who may have been a victim of similar behavior this morning to contact Detective Casey Burns at 760-607-9207 or casey.burns@carlsbadca.gov

Dear Friedrich,

were very, very effective. They used booby traps, covered with brush and leaves, ready to trap the unware soldier or Marine. Below is what happened.

I haven’t seen a mention of the resurrection of Christ. Since that is the rest of the story and the reason for our hope as Christians, I think you might enjoy the book, The Case for Christ, by Lee Strobel for further study. He was the legal editor for the Chicago Tribune and a devout atheist. When his wife became a believer in Christ, he set out to prove to her that Christianity was a hoax.

He attacked the resurrection head on, and because of his research, became a Christian himself. I would encourage you to read it and would be interested in your take on it.

Quite often they would smear these nails with human or animal excrement as they knew this would speed the spread of infection. They actually preferred to wound our troops rather than kill them because that would tie two to three people up, at a minimum. Two soldiers to transport the wounded man, then two or three medics/nurses and/or doctors at the field station, then air transport . . . a lot of people tied up, unable to participate in combat.

Smart cookies, those Viet Cong.

They were hard to identify because they were the villagers, the farmers, the merchants. They would smile at you during the day and try to kill you at night. Once in a while we’d catch some and then interrogate them. We recorded such an interrogation. The military language schools are some of the best and a lot of good information was gleaned from field interviews.

All too often, the good information would get to a field commander who did not belong in the field but selling shoes or delivering milk.

We had great field commanders . . . we also had terrible ones . . with eyes on promotions and medals rather than victory and/or the safety of his troops.

But when a good field commander got that info and processed it, we were capable of kicking some butt.

And did. Reguarly. But we also lost a lot people.

In addition to the estimated 58,282 casualties that died, we also had 303,644 wounded in action, and 1,655 Missing in Action. We also had between 725 and 799 POW’s, with between 65 and 119 who died in captivity, or while trying to escape.

I have always enjoyed the articles you bring to “The Paper”. Your research is very thorough and your perspective is always on target.

I notice that you have done several articles involving the life and death of Jesus, which I have found very interesting and compelling.

Thanks again for your excellent contributions, Bill Root It was a nasty, dirty war.

I was there in 1967 and 1968. We traveled with the Army, the Marines, Navy and Air Force.

We landed on board the Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier via a COD (Carrier On Board Delivery), a propellor driven aircraft that was later catapulted off the deck when we took off. I had been told it was a tremendous jolt. It wasn’t. Not really. I’ve had greater jolts on rides at Disneyland. Still the tour of the ship and sleeping on board was interesting.

Met lots of great sailors, both officer and enlisted. I have to admit, however, the Navy serves up the best food of all the service branches.

Back on shore we’d spend a lot of time with Army and Marine units.

We accompanied troops on “Insertions,” where a large number of choppers would drop troops into an LZ (Landing Zone), sometimes into a “hot LZ” (under fire).

One of the many troops we met was a Chaplain. A catholic priest from Chicago. Everyone called him the “Sky Pilot.” This priest

It’s both refreshing and encouraging for constituents to read weekly columns from 5th District Supervisor Jim Desmond and also Vista Mayor John Franklin, both of whom care enough to address us voters and be transparent on their agendas, plans, and mutual concerns regarding the best interests of our respective communities. And I applaud The Paper for allowing this forum of political discussions on their part. The question that begs to be asked is: Where’s Escondido Mayor Dane White in all of this? If Desmond and Franklin care enough to find the time to address us, why not Mayor White?

With Escondido’s population of over 151,000 I would think inland voters would like to hear Mayor White’s priorities and spending agenda. Not a good look. A lot of us out here in Readerland are reading and following with great interest what Desmond and Franklin are saying. White should join the party. One more item, cover story writer Friedrich Gomez is an undisputed master of his trade.

His cover stories are eclectic and most worthy of any bigtime publication.

Jennifer Townsend, North San Diego County demonstrated repeatedly his courage, giving Last Rites to badly wounded troopers while he was under fire.

One story told of how a phosphorus grenade accidentally went off inside a Chinook helicopter and one of the soldiers panicked. The Chaplain took matters into his own hands and gave an exellent punch to the solar plexus of the trooper, quickly calming him down. The phosphophorus grenade was then disposed of and the chopper landed safely . . . thanks to the quick thinking and action of this otherwise mild mannered priest.

We came under attack several times.

While in An Khe, working late at night in the press tent, the sirens went off and we all scrambled to get to the bunker for safety. Halfway between the press tent and the bunker and its welcoming safety, I realized I had left my tape recorder behind. I dashed back into the tent, Man About Town continued on page 5

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Mother’s Day from page 3 beautiful lawn area, complete with BBQ facilities, benches, etc. It’s advised to call ASAP to reserve a BBQ shelter area if interested.

Valentina Vassilyev of Russia, in the 1700s.

Over the course of time, she had 16 pairs of twins, 7 sets of triplets, and 4 sets of quadruplets.

If all the shelter BBQ spots are reserved (there are approximately 10 or 12), you can still pack a picnic style basket full of sandwiches, canned soft drink (glass containers are not allowed) etc. and just find a spot on the grassy knoll area with open air benches which affords a spectacular view of the lake and marina.

While this record is not specific to the U.S., it is the highest recorded number of children ever born to a single mother in the world.

Here’s a breakdown.

Valentina Vassilyev: Her husband was Feodor Vassilyev, and they lived in Russia.

A picnic area at Dixon Lake

Number of children: 69

er, why are you so weak?”

Timing: She is reported to have had 69 children between 1725 and 1765. Her last pregnancy was in 1765. While there are other documented cases of mothers with very large families, Valentina Vassilyev’s record remains the most widely reported and cited.

HIS MOM: “Because I haven’t eaten in 23 days.”

She is cited in other records: Guinness World Records acknowledges that this is the record for the most children.

Survival rate: 67 of her children survived infancy, with one set of twins not making it, as noted in Wikipedia.

ANOTHER CLASSIC MOTHER’S DAY ANECDOTE TO MAKE YOU LAUGH. Lionel phones his mother living in Springfield, MA. LIONEL: “Mom, how are you?” he asks.

HIS MOM: “Not too good. I’ve been very weak.”

LIONEL (very concerned): “Moth-

Man About Town from page 4 grabbed my tape recorder, ran back to the the bunker, diving in on the legs and laps of several unhappy soldiers and other correspondents.

They forgave me. During that attack, the NVA were in the hills and had zeroed in on the landing pads where the helicopters were kept.

That was the target. They rained mortar shell after mortar shell on us. We were safe but one soldier lost a portion of his leg to traumatic amputation, several helicopters had minor damage.

The next morning we found tail fin assemblies of several mortar rounds, right outside our bunker.

Vietnam is a pretty country. Lots

LIONEL (stammering): “That’s terrible, Mom! Why haven’t you eaten in 23 days?”

HIS MOM: “God forbid! Because I didn’t want my mouth to be filled with food if you should call.”

WHICH U.S. STATE WAS THE FIRST TO RECOGNIZE & CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY? A. Utah B. West Virginia C. Florida Final multiple-choice question, so talk it over with your team member carefully before making a decision ‘cause this is worth another 10 points which could be a tie-breaker! Whichever team selected “B” above, for West Virginia – well done! Add up your respective scores to see which team or individual is the winner(s).

The first U.S. state to recognize Mother’s Day was West Virginia

of mountains, trees, rivers, streams, lakes. Lots of rice paddies and villages scattered throughout the area.

In the mountains you find a race of people that the French called “Montagnards,” literally, “mountain people.”

Pleiku, one of the mountain towns located in the highlands, is a pleasant place to be . . . if it weren’t for the war that was going on at the time. It was much cooler and with nowhere near the humidity that one found in Saigon and much of the rest of Vietnam.

Vietnam gets hot and muggy. Except in the highlands. There, it is a climate comparable to San Diego’s.

Came the day where I and a num-

on May 10, 1908, at a church in Grafton. Anna Jarvis, the founder of Mother’s Day organized the event. She later successfully campaigned to have it become an official national holiday in the United States in 1914 when President Woodrow Wilson signed it into law designating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. Speaking of Mother’s Day, I came across a funny card which merely said the following: “I smile because you’re my mom. I laugh because there’s nothing you can do about it.”

AFFORDABLE THINGS TO DO ON MOTHER’S DAY WHICH MOM & THE FAMILY WILL FOREVER REMEMBER! DIXON LAKE IN ESCONDIDO Tele. (760) 839-4680 for added information.

Having a family picnic at Dixon Lake surrounded by natural beauty is an unforgettable experience!

And it doesn’t cost a fortune! Visitors can call to reserve a “shelter” which is a specific area out on the

One great idea is for family members to pitch in to rent a motor boat which seats 4 people. The family can take turns riding in the boat (4 at a time) as a member of the family is designated the driver (or different family members may rotate as driving/operating the motor boat!

Out on the vast lake afford each family-load of 4 passengers a rare view of beautiful walking trails – much of which are not visible from the park. Such an excursion around the lake (you have the motor boat for a full day) is something nobody will ever forget when someone asks, “What did you do for Mother’s Day?” Trust me, they’ll put it on their “Bucket List” of things to do!

Motor boat rentals are $45 per day if rented before 1 p.m. And $35 per day if rented after 1 p.m.

As mentioned, it’s super exciting and if family members all pitch in as little as $5 each, well, you’ll have a full day of spectacular fun riding the boat to the far reaches of the Mother’s Day continued on page 7

ber of other correspondents were invited to visit Plei Monu, a Montagnard Village near Pleiku. We climbed aboard our jeeps and headed for the village, there to be welcomed by the village Chief and his tribal members. They were all most gracious and offered us a combination of rice wine and monkey. Not sure if the monkey was roasted or grilled but, yes, it does taste like chicken.

wanted to demonstrate.

One had to be careful about sipping on the rice wine, however, as it is mighty potent stuff.

We were, however, impressed with the top drawer medical care these troopers got when they were injured.

The local CAC (Community Action Command) and the local Vietnamese Military Commander, wanted to show off what they had been doing for the natives. They had contributed a new rice mill which they

And so we entered the village, there to enjoy a feast and then to see the demonstration. Once we had finished our tour and visit with “the Yards,” we moved on to other assignments.

We saw way too many body bags in Vietnam. We saw way too many injured troopers.

We spent on entire night at an Man About Town continued on page 14

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Opinion

5th District Supervisor • Jim Desmond A Home Sale Tax?

One of my colleagues on the Board of Supervisors is pushing a new home sale tax on San Diegans.

It’s exactly as bad as it sounds.

Under this proposal, the County would apply a real estate transfer fee—a new tax—every time you sell your home. I believe this is an outrageous and harmful idea, especially for seniors, working families, and longtime homeowners who have spent decades building equity in their homes.

For most people, their home is their nest egg. It’s their retirement plan.

It’s how they’ve built generational wealth. To punish someone for selling their home—often to

downsize, retire, or help their family—is not just wrong, it’s dangerous public policy.

tighten the budget. Fewer dinners out. You adjust. You try to make it work. But not government.

We’re already living in one of the most expensive regions in the country. Between high property taxes, fire insurance hikes, utility bills, and skyrocketing housing costs, Californians are being stretched to the brink. Now, some politicians want to dip their hand into the little financial security people have left? Enough is enough.

Despite a projected $138.5 million budget shortfall — ballooning to $321.8 million in five years — there’s no talk of tightening belts. Why? Because government doesn’t feel the pain. We do.

Let me be clear: I oppose this new tax. I’ll fight it every step of the way.

We should be protecting our seniors and homeowners—not punishing them with new fees and bureaucratic cash grabs. Our focus should be on lowering costs and giving people the ability to stay in the communities they love— not driving them out of San Diego County.

There’s also talk of raising the sales tax, meaning every purchase you make in San Diego County, would cost a little more.

When families overspend, they

There’s now talk of an additional tax from one of my colleagues, which would rase $1 billion. This isn’t a revenue problem. It’s a spending problem — fueled by bloated bureaucracy and programs that do little for everyday San Diegans. It’s time for government to get its house in order—not demand more from yours.

This kind of thinking is exactly why people are leaving California.

And it’s why I’m standing up—to stop these extreme ideas and restore common sense.

Thank you for continuing to stand with me. Together, we can push back.

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

Vista Mayor • John Franklin Celebrating The National Day of Prayer On May 1, at the Memorial Flag Pole at Citrus and Broadway in downtown Vista, we celebrated The National Day of Prayer.

The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance in the United States, held on the first Thursday of May, inviting Americans to pray for the nation. Its origins reflect a deep tradition of public prayer that dates back to the founding of the country. In 1775, the Continental Congress called for a national day of prayer to seek divine guidance during the American Revolution, marking one of the earliest instances of declare a national day of thanksformal public prayer in American giving and prayer. The authors of history. the Bill of Rights understood that public prayer could coexist with Notably, on the same day in 1789, the constitutional protection of September 25, that Congress ap- religious liberty. proved the First Amendment—ensuring freedom of religion—they Throughout the next 250 years, also passed a resolution requesting presidents and Congress repeatPresident George Washington to edly called for days of prayer

during national crises, such as the Civil War, World Wars, and times of natural disaster. Leaders like Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt invoked prayer as a unifying force and source of moral strength.

In 1952, during the Korean War, Congress passed a law—signed by President Harry S. Truman—establishing the National Day of Prayer as an annual event. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed an amendment designating the first Thursday of May as its permanent date.

The National Day of Prayer remains a symbol of America’s spiritual heritage. It reflects the long-standing role that prayer has played in American public life, and the belief, held since the nation’s founding, that prayer can guide and unify a diverse people.

California State Assembly District 75 Carl DeMaio

I strongly believe that elected officials should provide regular “Performance Reports” to their constituents so they can be held accountable and receive feedback.

I have only been in office for 140 days, but my office and I have been working around the clock to create a culture in our District Office to ensure state government is serving YOU —not the other way around.

As you review some of our early accomplishments below, please feel free to provide any feedback or request any assistance on any issue! That’s what we are here for!

Enhancing Service to Constituents 717 Cases Closed in First 5 Months: My team and I have already helped 717 constituents resolve issues with state agencies.

We created a dedicated website to take in any constituent’s request for service. You can access it at www.

AskCarlforHelp.org Every request for assistance that we receive is logged and given a unique case number in my office – with a goal of responding to requests within 48 hours.

We’re cutting through the bureaucracy, holding agencies accountable, and making sure your tax dollars are being spent effectively. We’re getting real results for this district, and we’re just getting started.

Too often, government agencies drag their feet, fail to respond, and seem completely disconnected from the needs of the people they’re supposed to serve. That’s not acceptable. That’s why I’ve made it my mission to provide the responsive, no-nonsense service you deserve, and to hold the government accountable for the way it treats you.

DeMaio continued on page 12

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Mother’s Day from page 5 giant lake and even out-of-sight in the distance as you navigate around beautiful bends, feeling much like the days of Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer!

To rent a motor boat you need to have a valid California driver’s license (required).

But even just wandering about the beautiful trails is an most unforgettable experience. They also have biking trails so you may wish to bring along her favourite mountain bike!

Also, two-person paddle boats are available for rent. Call the above number for up-to-date rates.

There is even a playground with fun things for small kids to enjoy!

Dixon Lake rules are: No liquor or glass containers allowed on the premises, nor is smoking.

be non-aggressive and it may be required to show proof of current canine registration and vaccination issued by a recognized animal regulation agency.

No swimming is allowed, but, visitors love feeding the ducks and squirrels around the area. Be careful of raccoons as they boldly approach picnic areas where they seek food. It is not wise to get to close if attempting to feed them . . . remember, this is not a zoo; they are wild animals.

Any questions can be answered by calling the aforementioned number.

Torry Pines Glider Port

Parking per vehicle is $5 on weekends.

instructor take them airborne! (A bit pricey but people do indulge!)

TORREY PINES GLIDER PORT, 2800 TORREY PINES SCENIC DR., LA JOLLA, CA 92037.

It’s absolutely stunning for you to sit at strategic locations and sit and partake of the vast panoramic view from the cliffs, looking from multiple tables on the lawn as you watch these amazing gliders soar over the mighty blue Pacific waters!

Tele. (858) 452-9858.

And of course there is a concession store for things you did not pack in your picnic basket, such as ice cream, etc.

Only 28 miles southwest of Escondido, this is one of my absolute favourite places to visit! And it’s free and if you take Mom – trust me – she’ll never forget the spectacular close-up landing and takeoffs of huge brightly coloured hang gliders and you can see it all, close up!

There are also restroom facilities on site for everyone.

Call in advance to ask any further questions you may have.

There is a large, amazing store on the premises aptly called “The Torrey Pines Glider Port Store” that is fun to explore! Also, a concessionaire style food court called “The Cliff Hanger Café.” There you can purchase sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, soft drinks, etc. etc. to fill your culinary tastes!

Dogs are allowed, but, must be on a leash no longer than 6-feet in length. All dogs are expected to

And it’s all FREE to watch all this activity and even members of the public who have paid to have an

Please note: Unlike Dixon Lake, picnic baskets and food from home are not allowed, but you may wish

to call and verify if there are exceptions. Rules may change, so call just to be certain.

Remember, you’re not spending a fortune to actually fly on a glider (as a passenger), instead you’re sitting with loads of other spectators and family members all enjoying the most magnificent and unbelievable outdoor activity – for FREE! I strongly suggest you view the link below to actually see what you are about to experience, as words just do not capture the actual experience waiting for you . . . and dear ol’ Mom! It is the largest paragliding operation in the entire world and you must click Mother’s Day continued on page 9

Travel Troubleshooter

by Christopher Elliott

American Airlines changed my flight without telling me.

Can I get my money back?

Q: I booked a flight from Lisbon to Cleveland on American Airlines that was supposed to get in around 5 p.m. The airline first changed the arrival time to 5:20 p.m., which I was fine with.

But then they changed it again to 9:22 p.m. My husband only discovered this change a week before my trip. I never got an email notifying me of the change.

This late arrival time completely threw off my plans, so I had to book a new flight on United Airlines that cost me an extra $900.

When I called American Airlines, an agent made it seem like getting a refund would be no problem, so I submitted a request through their online form. To my dismay, American Airlines rejected my refund request and only offered me a flight credit that expires in a year.

Given that I had to buy a whole

new ticket because of their unannounced schedule change, is there any way I can get a full refund from American Airlines?

A: You should have received clear and timely notification about your flight change. According to American Airlines’ conditions of carriage, the legal agreement between you and the airline, you’re entitled to a full refund if the carrier reschedules your flight by more than four hours.

The airline should have notified you of the schedule change well in advance of your departure. While they notified you of the first, minor change, the lack of communication about the second, more drastic change, is unacceptable.

When you contacted American Airlines to address the issue, the agent should have sent you a written confirmation of your refund eligibility. Instead, you received a

verbal assurance -- followed by a written denial.

While nonrefundable airline tickets generally don’t qualify for cash refunds, significant schedule changes, especially those involving international flights, often warrant exceptions. The Department of Transportation (DOT) mandates airlines to issue refunds for “significant” delays.

Under its new consumer protections adopted last year, that’s defined as any change exceeding six hours from the original departure or arrival times. But this doesn’t apply to canceled flights, and a look at your itinerary suggests American canceled your flight and rebooked you on a different one. For a canceled flight, you always have the option of a full refund.

Bottom line: American can’t keep your money and offer you an expiring flight credit. A brief, polite

email to one of the American Airlines executives I list on my consumer advocacy site, Elliott.org, may have helped you get what you deserved. As I review your correspondence, it looks like you were stuck talking to an AI bot.

I contacted American Airlines on your behalf. The airline reviewed your case and issued a full refund of your original flight to your credit card, which is what you requested.

Too bad it took my team’s intervention to achieve this outcome. If you’re ever in this situation again, remember to cite the airline’s contract of carriage and DOT rules to get what you deserve.

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. © 2025 Christopher Elliott.

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Should you pay extra for an airline seat assignment?

by Christopher Elliott Is it worth paying extra for a seat assignment on a flight?

For Donna Shelton, the answer is: almost never.

“OK, I just made an exception on a flight from Houston to Chicago,” says Shelton, a banker from Chicago. “I brought home a stray cat I had rescued while visiting my family. I wanted more legroom to access her carrier, if necessary.”

She reluctantly forked over $30 for an aisle seat.

Shelton says the seat assignment fees usually aren’t worth the extra money, and they feel like a money grab by the airlines.

She’s right. A recent Senate report found the five biggest U.S. airlines collected $12.4 billion from seat fees between 2018 and 2023.

In some cases, airlines are earning more money from seat selection fees than from luggage fees.

The urge to charge for seats is irresistible: In just a few months, even Southwest Airlines will start charging passengers for seat assignments.

How did that happen? I couldn’t

explain it. Then I heard from Madeleine Galvin, a retired office manager from Alexandria, Va. She said airlines often leave you with the impression that you won’t have a seat if you fail to pay for one. In fact, she just had this problem with a foreign carrier.

says Eric Napoli, vice president of legal strategy at AirHelp. “Children should be seated with their parents at no additional charge.”

If you just don’t give a damn. If it’s a short flight, if you don’t mind sitting in the middle seat, or if you’re watching your budget, then skip the seat assignment and play reservation roulette. “For passengers who are not so particular with seating, paying for a seat may be an unnecessary expenditure,” says Christian Petzold, marketing director at BCN Travel.

“Do these airlines think you will stand up for the entire flight?” she asked me.

For the record, if you have a ticket on a flight, you have a seat. (I think writing those words probably cost the airline industry a few million dollars, at least. You’re welcome, fellow passengers.)

When should you pay for a seat assignment?

If you absolutely have to have a particular seat. Rachel Wagner hates the middle seat and will do almost anything to avoid it. “I dislike the feeling of being trapped,” says Wagner, an etiquette expert and frequent air traveler. “I need to stretch on a longer flight or make a trip to the lavatory. So, as much as I don’t like to pay extra for an aisle seat, I think it’s worth it. I do it for my own sense of well-being.” Good point.

If you feel a little claustrophobic, maybe you should pay a little extra -- or a lot extra -- to stay out of one of the cramped seats.

Illustration by Dustin Elliott

If it’s a long flight. For Valerie Howell, a retired physical therapist from Miami, an aisle seat at the front of the cabin is essential on a flight of three hours or more. “The aisle seat ensures my comfort, and the forward seat has paid off a few times to get me to my next flight faster due to a delay or tight connection,” she explains. “And there’s the peace of mind of knowing that I have it -- just in case.”

If you need to sit next to someone.

That’s the strategy used by Pattie Haubner, a frequent traveler from Dorset, Vt. And the math works out better, too. It’s cheaper to book “basic” economy class tickets and then pay for a seat assignment than to buy a more expensive type of ticket that may include the ability to select a seat. “While I do feel these extra charges are annoying and a money grab, I always purchase or reserve aisle seats,” she admits.

When should you refuse to pay for a seat assignment?

When you’re traveling alone and just don’t care. “It’s absolutely not worth it,” says Joanna Teljeur, a spokeswoman for AirAdvisor. Airlines may suggest that you won’t have a seat at all if you forego a seat assignment, but that’s a fakeout. You have a seat on the flight and you’ll get a seat assignment when you check in.

When you’re flying with kids. In the past, families traveling with young kids have been a rich source of seat assignment revenue for airlines. Parents suffered from separation anxiety. (Curiously, their kids -- especially their teenagers -- did not.) Here’s a fact: Airlines don’t generally charge families traveling with young children to sit together.

Most major U.S. airlines guarantee free family seating in anticipation of a government regulation banning the practice of charging parents of young children for seat reservations. “Don’t fall for the trap,”

What if people stopped paying for seat assignments?

Airlines are making a ridiculous amount of money by selling you the promise of avoiding a middle seat or exploiting your separation anxiety or your claustrophobia.

We also know that sophisticated algorithms often set the price you pay for a seat. In other words, what you pay has virtually nothing to do with the actual cost of providing transportation, and the airlines are trying to squeeze the maximum they can from a seat.

How to Kill Airline Seat Fees So what would it take to disrupt this racket? Easy. If everyone stopped paying the fees, airlines would have to start assigning seats to passengers at no additional cost -- window seats, middle seats, even the coveted aisle seat.

Would fares go up? Nope. We, the airline passengers, control what we pay for our tickets. We could refuse the higher fares, and then prices would fall.

In the meantime, you can avoid the worst of the seat reservation fees by flying on airlines that don’t charge them, or don’t charge them as often. Those include Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways and Virgin Atlantic.

But who am I kidding? Airlines would just shrink the size of their seats even more, leaving all of us scrambling desperately to feel a little less tortured on our next flights.

We’ll pay. Yes, we’ll pay.

The only way airlines would ever drop these reservation fees is if the government forced them to.

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

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Mother’s Day from page 7 on the link below to truly see just how majestic and breathtaking the cliffside view of the vast Pacific and all these brightly coloured paragliders soaring with members of the public as passengers, as previously mentioned.

Just Google: “Torrey Pines Glider Video” (then click on the YouTube video at the top left corner of your screen!) If you see this . . . trust me, you’ll put this on your “bucket list” to check off.

tired of expressing my thanks to all of you who stop me in person and tell me how much you enjoy my cover stories – that means the world to me! And I must thank you for all your story suggestions and what you would like to see/read in The Paper. Many of you have repeatedly asked me to keep doing occasional multiple-choice quizzes and I listen, as with this Mother’s Day Special Edition. And all of you who follow me online and make

You gotta take Mom! She’ll never, ever forget the experience!

If not for Mother’s Day, well, just any beautiful day – perhaps during the upcoming Summer season!

Dixon Lake or the Torrey Pines Glider port take a look via your computer, then have fun and not having to spend a fortune!

SPECIAL THANKS. I never get

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me laugh – I truly enjoy and treasure our lengthy online conversations with all of you, here and beyond, with some fans as far away as the four boroughs of New York and even in Europe (viz. U.K and Germany and Austria) which I dearly miss!

God bless you all for your rabid support of me and supporting my editor lyle e davis and The Paper! He served our country twice in the U.S. military, once as a soldier and once as a journalist and he was exposed to enemy fire in both scenarios! Finally, I am never ashamed to confess that your fiercely protective love and affection towards me has brought tears to my eyes!

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The Pastor Says . . .

More Is Better In 1957, J. Paul Getty was named the wealthiest man in the United States.

When asked how much more money he wanted, he said, “Just a little bit more.” Today, we live in an age where even his kind of wealth seems small in comparison—men like Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett, Elon Musk, and thousands of other billionaires, counting more each day, could well be asked, ‘How much more money do you want? ‘ We need not ask this question only of these men in industry but also women of wealth, prosperity preachers, and who knows how many other thousands in the world of wealth, “How much more money do you want to make? In reality, money is no longer the most important thing. Today, it is about accomplishment, size, and the number of companies, cars, ships, armies, planes, and other things that a person can be measured by. The theme is, Pastor Huls ‘more is better.’ Nations are also involved in this game. Some want to be the greatest, the most powerful, the wealthiest, and the most influential. If one doesn’t measure up, it is a third-world country or a banana republic. It is difficult not to become addicted to this mania, even in the religious field. I say that because I’ve heard some preachers compare themselves to their competition by mentioning the number of Lear jets they have, the size of the church and audience they minister to, and even the size of the collections they receive. The most recent brag was a prosperity preacher telling how many expensive watches he owned. Of course, judging is not fair, especially if the accumulation of all this is claimed to be what God chooses to give. There may be some caution in claiming something for God, but the more evidence there is, the more it shows God’s blessing and approval.

There is a need for a critical evaluation of these claims.

The ‘Little Bit More” of J. Paul Getty is the mantra of our enterprising world today. Is it wrong, evil, selfish, or disapproved by God? Doesn’t God want us to be blessed and successful? Don’t we have the parable of Jesus, who told of the gifts given to three people and challenged them to multiply their gifts? When it was all counted, two people did well and received praise. Isn’t that the message of success and prosperity? Some complain about those who multiply and multiply more. In this case, “more is better.”

Jesus, the one I am quoting, has much to say about pursuing wealth. In fact, if one were to add up all the comments about wealth in the Bible, there are more references to it than to any other subject. I merely want to emphasize that Jesus was a promoter of the more. One of His followers, Paul, gives us a good platform for more. He said, “Pray without ceasing.” If we follow what is commonly known as the Beatitudes, where more is not only desired but necessary.

Pastor Says He says more is better if you are poor in spirit, hungry now, weep now, continued on page 12

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

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

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

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She’s a 10-year-old, 8-pound, female, Domestic Short Hair cat.

Squeegee was a stray when she was picked up and taken to a local animal shelter.

When nobody claimed her, she was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through Friends of County Animal Shelters (FOCAS). She’s sensitive and gentle.

The $75 adoption fee for Squeegee includes medical exam, spay, up to date vaccinations, and registered microchip. If his adopter is 60 or older, the fee will be paid by a Rancho Coastal Humane Society benefactor.

Meet Zahara! This sweet girl is looking for a calm, patient home where she can feel safe and loved.

Her sweet smile, teensy eyebrows and gentle nature make it simple to fall head over paws for this pup. Zahara is on the fearful side, so slow introductions and gentle handling are key to helping her settle in.

She would do best in a quieter household, and it’s required that she live in a home where any children are at least 10 years old or older. With time and trust, Zahara will show you just how special she is! Zahara (947804) is available for adoption at San Diego Humane Society’s Escondido Campus at 3500 Burnet Dr. May 1-15, adoption fees are 50% off for all adult dogs and cats (7 months and older), through BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters! If you have questions about the adoption process, you can visit sdhumane.org/adopt or call 619-299-7012.

Visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas or log on to www.SDpets.org. Open 11 to 4 every day but Tuesday.

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In 1805 it took the Louis and Clark expedition eighteen months to hike from St Louis, Missouri to the Pacific Ocean. By 1860 the Butterfield Stagecoach could make it in six days. Today a flight from St Louis to the pacific coast takes less than four hours. For thousands of years we humans have found ways to overcome our physical limitations.

Devices like the lever and wheel multiplied our physical strength.

Eventually steam, internal combustion, electricity, solar and nuclear energy sources gave us capabilities dramatically exceeding our physical abilities. With the help of external machines and energy sources, we built civilizations.

The survival value of our physicality was largely supplanted through the ingenuity of our fertile minds.

Throughout history we’ve used our minds to make life easier and safer. Through written and spoken language we learned to pass our accumulated knowledge on to future generations. In recent centuries we invented devices to provided shortcuts to information we needed to solve problems. The astrolabe, sextant, and abacus were replaced by inertial guidance systems, calculators and computers that provide quick access to information we needed to get answers. Up until the 21 st century the human mind stood alone as the pinnacle of intelligence on our planet.

Then came the IW (Intelligent Web).

In 2001 the ever growing data base of the high speed World Wide Web coupled with the ever improving capabilities of AI (Artificial Intelligence) created the IW with many times the data storage capacity of the human mind and high speed AI to parse it. Largely unencumbered by human biases, the IW has become an ever more reliable source of solutions. Each year since it became available in 2001 we have become ever more dependent on the IW. There is a subtle difference in the way older and younger generations regard IW solutions. Most of we members of the older generations (over 40 year old DIs or Digital Immigrants) had already developed mature, adult cognitive resources (intelligence) prior to the availability of the IW. We regard the IW as a reliable external source of informa-

The Last of the DIs tion. The DNs (Digital Natives 30 years and younger) spent half the waking hours of their “formative years” on the IW. As a result they have less direct (hands on) experience with the world and reduced face to face human contact. Their general acceptance of the IW as an internal rather than external resource has impacted both their socialization and cognition leading reduced social skills and somewhat lower IQ scores. They are getting better, faster, and more reliable solutions from the IW than they can get by using their internal cognitive resources. A better solution at lower energy costs is a “win/win” for the DNs. Even if accompanied by some loss of cognitive ability?

As man’s physicality lost its rel-

evance as a survival asset, so too are our cognitive resources. We still regard robust physicality as positive asset and sexually attractive.

We flock to the gyms, participate in sports and generally agree that maintaining physical fitness is a good thing even if it has limited survival benefits. Will DNs likewise seek to preserve their cognitive resources as AI continues to erode the survival imperatives for intelligence? Will the future generations of DNs find ways to continue expanding their minds? Will they develop mental “gyms” to keep their minds toned and fit? The “use it or lose it” syndrome is always in play. Will subsequent generations of DNs value and expand their intellectual resources or will they let themselves become dull, witless drones, kept alive by their machines? Only time will tell.

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John Van Zante’s Critter Corner

I Wish My Dog Could Talk You cheating cheater.

That depends on whether you’re talking about physically or mentally. A one-year-old dog is as physically mature as a 15-year-old human. Mentally? That depends on the dog and the human. Some 15-year-olds are pretty dumb.

Do you like it when I leave you a voicemail message?

An American Animal Hospital Association poll found that 33% of dog owners talk to their dogs on the phone and leave messages for their dogs while they’re away.

Dogs wag their tails when they hear mommy or daddy saying their names on the answering machine.

Do dogs like to watch TV?

Pet owners would LOVE IT if their pets could talk. What would we ask them about? I did some research and found the answers to some of the questions we might like to ask our pets.

Hey dog. Are you really color blind?

Dogs see some color, just not as much as we do. More like what we see at dusk.

Is one human year really seven dog years?

Some do. Some don’t. About 9 out of 10 owners say their dogs curl up beside them when they watch T.V. Maybe they’re not watching. They just want to be close. Either way…

STOP using doorbells in TV commercials!

When I die, should I leave everything to my dog?

About one million dogs in the U.S. are the primary beneficiaries in their owner’s wills.

Remember, pets will need someone to handle the money. They don’t have pockets and they don’t

always make wise financial decisions.

I was two rooms away. How did you know I opened food?

A dog’s hearing is more than ten times better than a humans and its sense of smell is more than 100,000 times stronger than a humans. This is also why they can tell that you petted another dog ten hours ago.

Do you really not know how long I’ve been gone?

Nope. Dogs have almost no sense of time. We’ve discussed it before.

When you leave, promise your dog that you’ll come back, and let it know if it will be light or dark.

You’ll still get “the look.” You know what I mean. That sideways head tilt your dog gives you when it knows you’re leaving to eat hamburgers and pet other dogs.

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Oodles from page 3 Motel Swing Orchestra are coming to Escondido Sunday May 18 at 2:00 pm...back by popular demand.

The orchestra (guitar, trombone, upright bass, drums, saxophone, female vocalist, and piano) does a highly energetic show performing, swing, oldies, R & B, Motown, and more. Seniors, veterans, and active-military $20.00. Children and students thru college are FREE. Adults $30.00. Tickets on sale 1:15 pm at the First Congregational Church, 1800 North Broadway, Escondido. Cash or check please. Doors open at 1:30 pm... concert 2:00 pm. This is the final concert of the 2024-2025 season for the Hidden Valley Community Concert Association. They have presented over 300 concerts since 1945. http://www.hiddenvalleyCCAescondido.info *** The Good LIFE at MiraCosta College Oceanside Campus A Lifelong Learning Group Meetings will be held in person at the MiraCosta College, Oceanside Campus, at 1:00 pm in the Board Room, of the Administration Building (Building 1000) and by the Internet Application ZOOM. May 9 1:00 Buddhism Rev. Sterling Davenport, Asst Minister Learn about Buddhism’s fundamental origins, providing an overview of its historical development and ending with the lived practices and belief of the modern Jodo Shinshu tradition of the Mahayana branch of Buddhism.

May 9 2:30 “Jeannette Rankin Fights Back” Written and Performed by Beth Urech Beth Urech Jeannette was the first woman elected to Congress in 1916. She introduced and voted for the 19th Amendment, giving women suffrage from sea to shining sea. A lifelong feminist and pacifist, Jeannette is also Beth’s cousin. Beth has performed her one-woman show to high praise in Switzerland, Costa Rica, Mexico and throughout the USA. May 16 1:00 KPBS Next: The Future of San Diego’s Public Media Station Deanna Mackey, General Manager, KPBS Deanna Mackey will share the innovative and impactful work being done by KPBS’ award-winning journalists, creative storytellers and community engagement professionals, including exciting new initiatives underway.

May 16 2:30 Monitoring Wetlands in a Time of Change Christine Whitcraft, Ph.D

Dr. Christine Whitcraft will discuss the importance and functioning of wetlands in the southern California region as well as explain what her collaborative team is learning about how best to monitor their condition and understand how best to design solutions.

May 23 NO SESSIONS – MCC COMMENCEMENT May 30 1:00 To Be Announced May 30 2:30 Is It Time to Revolutionize Our Food System? Rowdy Keelor, Senior Educator, New Roots Institute Discover the hidden costs of factory farming and explore bold solutions for a more just, sustainable food system. Is it time for a revolution? Join the conversation!

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 earlier) and the speaker will start at 1:00 pm. * Speaker has books or CDs for sale. *** Writers Workshop May 31 • 1pm Join author Barbara McNally for an insightful two-hour, in-person workshop on Saturday, May 31 at 1:00 p.m. to explore the core psychological challenge of selfdiscovery! To know yourself requires seeing yourself and for that, mirrors are helpful. The Four Faces of Femininity book provides a provocative medley of mirrors for your reflection. Barbara can help you write your own story.

Barbara McNally is the author of Unbridled, a soulful memoir of personal liberation, Wounded Warrior, Wounded Wife, first-hand accounts of women thrust into the role of caregiver when their spouses return from war wounded, and Four Faces of Femininity.

Vista Library Writers’ Workshops are free. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today at sdcl.org/ vista Take this opportunity to bring your stories to life! *** Chess at Park Avenue Community Center Home of Escondido Senior Center 210 Park Avenue, Escondido 760-839-4688 Chess players of all skill levels are welcome every Wednesday in the shuffleboard building from Noon – 3 p.m. Friendly games with large boards and pieces provided. Follow the signs or ask at the front desk for directions.

*** Chess Players Welcome Carlsbad Senior Center Chess Players Welcome at the City of Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave, every Tuesday 1-4pm. Play is casual and there are no fees or reservations. Participants must be at least 50 years of age. Call 1-442339-2650 for additional info. *** Music Men Chorus Looking For Guys Who Love To Sing A Cappella Do you like “a cappella” singing?

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

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

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

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

We would love to have you sing with us!

Contact Joe Pascucci at (760) 8453593 or joevalp@cox.net. Or check our website, musicmenchorus.org.

DeMaio from page 6 Improving Public Safety Stopped SVP Placement in Julian: Successfully delayed the rushed placement of a Sexually Violent Predator in Julian and demanded stronger community notification and oversight protocols.

Stopping Unsafe Battery Storage Projects: I pushed back on risky energy storage sites proposed in residential areas without proper fire code compliance or public review. Community safety comes first.

Addressing Road Concerns Demanding Funding for Our Roads: I’ve taken action to demand Caltrans fix State Route 67, I-15, I-8, Hwy 52, and other major routes, ensuring that repairs are prioritized and we get a clear timeline for when we can expect relief.

Securing Funding For Constituents Recovered $318,394 for Local Residents through EDD: By working directly with the Employment Development Department, we’ve helped constituents recover over $318,000 in delayed or denied unemployment, disability, and paid family leave benefits.

Won $4.6 Million for a Severely Underfunded School District: I was able to help award Mountain Empire School District with $4.6 million in state funds to rebuild a local high school. These funds will help hire contractors, design a new campus, and begin engineering reports for other improvements to help the students and families who’ve been neglected for too long.

Exposing Wasteful Spending

Pastor Says from page 10 and suffer on account of the Son of Man. There are warnings about being rich now, well-fed now, even laughing now, and seeking people’s approval to believe these are the rewards of life. No, Jesus says we need more love in a world of hate.

We are to do good to our enemies, bless those who hate us, pray for those who abuse us, and then He adds, ‘Give, be merciful, and do good.’ Our world needs more and more of these virtues.

Is ‘more’ better? Often, we need more of this world’s goods than we could ever use responsibly.

If we adopt Paul Getter’s mantra and add more of what Jesus teaches us to gain in our lives, we would be surprised at how rich we could truly be.

Pastor Huls

Launching DOGE California Project: As a budget watchdog, I have successfully launched a version of DOGE to focus on the California state government to expose wasteful spending and generate ideas for improving efficiencies.

Exposed Medi-Cal Waste & Demanded Oversight: I uncovered serious waste and mismanagement in the Medi-Cal system and formally requested a state audit to demand transparency and reform. In response to the concerning cost increases within MediCal, I requested an audit to examine the causes of these increases, particularly the unexpected $6.2 billion in emergency loans from the General Fund to cover Medi-Cal’s funding shortfall.

Carl DeMaio, California State Assemblymember, District 75. State Capitol Office, 1021 O Street, Suite 4630, P.O. Box 942849, Sacramento, CA 942490075, 916-319-2075. District Office, 9820 Willow Creek Rd. Suite 240, San Diego, CA 92131, 858-566-7538

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Chuckles from page 2 hair kinda messy. I’m sure she was a very hard worker and had an important job but I just didn’t need her there right now.

“Um, I wonder if you could come back in a couple hours? I’m expecting a very important guest that I have to interview and it’s just be easier if we could chat privately without any distractions.”

She looked at me and said . . . “But, Lyle, I’m (sigh) Sunshine Sue.” I froze. My entire being deflated and I wondered . . . “How in the hell do I get myself out of this?”

I fumbled around, apologized, and invited her into the control room.

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I’m busier than I thought I was gonna be. I just found a note asking me to file all the records from yesterday’s broadcasts and I have to have them done before I get off the air at 6am. Do you suppose we could meet some other day . . .um, night?”

It seemed to off well enough. A short time later . . . Sunshine Sue left the building and I breathed a sigh of relief.

She continued to call, almost every night but I somehow always managed to be busy and we never met again.

I also learned to never again associate a voice with a physical appearance.

More often than not . . . you will be disappointed. *** It’s hard to find a friend who’s cute, loving, generous, funny, caring, and smart.

My advice to you is don’t lose me. *** So I was in a shoe shop this morning trying on a shoe, I said to the assistant “It’s too tight”.

She said “Try it with the tongue out” I said, “It’th nho ghood, it’th thtill thoo thight”.

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Man About Town from page 14 emergency room in Quin Nohn S. Vietnam. While there, an Air Force Master Sergeant was brought in.

An attempted suicide.

The emergency team set up tourniquets on both legs and both arms and proceeded with procedures I was unfamiliar with . . . but they were clearly doing everything they could to save the Sergeant.

To no avail. He died. I noted as he died, and as I looked out the door of the emergency room I saw the sun rising over the mountains. Life begins anew. A new day. Meanwhile, another life was ended . . . I suppose there is a moral buried in that memory somewhere.

We also saw ‘dustoffs,’ the name given to Medevac helicopters. Ask anyone who was in a combat zone in Vietnam and their comments about Dustoff pilots border on worship.

Whenever a Dustoff pilot walked into a bar, whether on base or in town, his money was no good. He could not buy a drink. Everyone would clamor to buy one of their bona fide heroes a drink. They earned it, the Dustoffs did. They flew into places where the book said you couldn’t fly. They made

the helicopter do things the book said the bird was not capable of doing. Yet they did it every day.

Under fire.

Countless troopers were saved by the courage and rapid response of the Dustoffs. They continue that tradition today. If only the Armchair Generals (read politicians) would get out of their way and let them take the Red Cross off their choppers, a lot more troopers can be saved. To understand that comment, one needs to go to Michael Yon’s blog and read his coverage of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and how the interference of ignorant military brass and political types are subjecting our Dustoffs to unnecessary danger and delay. (The Red Cross they insist be painted on the choppers make for an immediate target for the enemy).

We would see a number of wounded troopers after-action. In one such combat, near Da Nang, troopers were brought into a triage station for initial analysis and treatment before being whisked off to a more advanced aid station in the rear, and, if necessary, put on board a C-141 Hospital Aircraft for Med Evac back stateside.

We would accompany one of these aircraft home to Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska, then on to Scott Air Force Base in Illinois.

To our great surpise, we met a young man from Jackson, Minnisota, a town only about 30 miles from my place of birth, Windom, Minnesota.

It is, indeed, a small world.

All this happened 44 years ago . . . but I remember most of it as though it were yesterday.

I no longer have dark hair . . . it has turned grey. I no longer have the slender, tight body I once had.

I have gained a pound or two. Perhaps more.

But I still remember the pain, the danger, the adrenaline rush one gets when in a combat zone . . . the spirit and feeling of camaraderie one has when in the company of brave, brave troopers, each of whom knows that he may well die today. Or perhaps tomorrow.

But he knows the odds are against him.

Epilogue Several years ago I decided to track down some of the folks I interviewed while on assignment.

One such individual was the priest, the “Sky Pilot.” He was out of the Chicago Archdiocese and I managed to track him down. He survived the war and returned home.

Unfortunately, he had become an alcoholic while in Vietnam (easy to do with loads of beer, wine and spirits available at very little cost).

Upon return to the states he soon retired and moved to Colorado, where someone found him alone, in his cabin, dead..

A sad, sad end to a great man who had saved many lives and demonstrated his courage on many occasions.

After returning from my assignments as a war correspondent, I took up a more sedentary life - but not totally.

I was still nutty enough to take up sky-diving. But I only made five jumps.

I wasn’t that nutty.

LEGALS CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso): 37-2022-00045811-CU-PO-NC SUMMONS (CITACION) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): MICHAEL CAFRO, an individual; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive.

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): JOE MAGDIC. NOTICE! You have been sued.

The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff.

A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response.

You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service.

If you cannot afford an attorney,

you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a con-tinuacion.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante.

Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.

Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov) en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es

recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y di-reccion de la corte es): SAN DIEGO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, 325 South Melrose Drive, Vista, CA 92081.

The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Ledezma Robles & Babaee LLP / 1851 E. First Street, Suite 610, Santa Ana, CA 92705 / Phone No. (657) 210-2050 Date: (Fecha) 11/20/2022 Clerk (Secretario): A. Carini By: Ashley Carini, Deputy Clerk 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT 2025-9007517 The name of the business: The Camp Transformation Center Oceanside, located at 4095 Oceanside Blvd, Suite H, Oceanside, CA 92056. Registrant, Loveptfit LLC, 4095 Oceanside Blvd, Suite H, Oceanside, CA 92056. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: 4/3/2025 /s/ Emma Prieto De Torres, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/16/2025 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9006847 The name of the business: Ramborista Arborist Supplies, located at 1212 N. Broadway #J, Escondido, CA 92026. Registrant, Guadalupe Santiago Santiago, 1212 N. Broadway #J, Escondido, CA 92026. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 4/7/2025 /s/ Guadalupe Santiago with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/7/2025 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9007387 The name of the business: The Gold District, located at 336 W. 2nd Ave., Escondido, CA 92025.

Registrant, Kurmac Inc, 1253 Activity Dr., Ste A, Vista, CA 92081.

This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 4/5/2025 /s/ Laura Cortez, Secretary with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/15/2025 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9007072 The name of the business: Arkdrumsticks, located at 228 Franciscan Way, Oceanside, CA 92057. Registrant, Alberto Antonio Suarez, 228 Franciscan Way, Oceanside, CA 92057. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: 11/5/2024 /s/ Alberto Antonio Suarez with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/9/2025 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9006502 The name of the business: Backflow Club, located at 979-10127 Woodland Pkwy, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Jeffrey Eduin Flynt, 979-10127 Woodland Pkwy, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: 4/1/2025 /s/ Jeffrey E. Flynt with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/1/2025 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/2025

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME 25CU017849N TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Bobby A. Alvarez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Alfred Bobb Austin III to Proposed name Bobby Alfred Alvarez.

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: May 30, 2025, 8:30 am, in Dept. 25 No hearing will occur on above date. Please see attachment The address of the court is: 325 S. Melrose Dr., Vista, CA 92081.

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

Dated March 8, 2025 /s/ Brad A. Weinreb, Judge of the Superior Court 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9007582 The name of the business: MJS Associates, located at 3140 El Camino Real, Ste 323, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Registrant, Murray J. Stone, 3140 El Camino Real, Ste 323, Carlsbad, CA 92008.

This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 6/12/1986 /s/ Murray J. Stone with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/17/2025 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/2025

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LEGALS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9006164 The name of the business: Caeobe Enterprises, Caeobe Clothing Co., The Stands, located at 338 E. Fallbrook St., Apt A, Fallbrook, CA 92028. Registrant, Steven Fuentes, 338 E. Fallbrook St., Apt A, Fallbrook, CA 92028. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 12/26/2024 /s/ Steven Fuentes with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/26/2025 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9006366 The name of the business: R&K Logistics, located at 1829 Havenwood Dr., Oceanside, CA 92056.

Registrant, Randy Ruben Aviles, 1829 Havenwood Dr., Oceanside, CA 92056. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 3/13/2015 /s/ Randy R. Aviles with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/28/2025 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9006367 The name of the business: R&K Trucking, located at 1829 Havenwood Dr., Oceanside, CA 92056.

Registrant, Randy Ruben Aviles, 1829 Havenwood Dr., Oceanside, CA 92056. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 4/1/1989 /s/ Randy R. Aviles with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/28/2025 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9006138 The name of the business: Madera Tree Service, located at 2372 Palmdale Circle, Hemet, CA 92545. Registrant, Gabriel Gutierrez Jr., 2372 Palmdale Circle, Hemet, CA 92545. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Gabriel Gutierrez Jr. with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/26/2025 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9003674 The name of the business: Doors Of Serenity, located at 200 Olive Ave., #73, Vista, CA 92083. Registrant, Winona K. Lewis, 200 Olive Ave., #73, Vista, CA 92083.

This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 2/21/2025 /s/ Winona K. Lewis with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 2/21/2025 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9006634 The name of the business: AMB Consulting, located at 8062 Camino Montego, Carlsbad, CA 92009.

Registrant, Amanda May Burgesser, 8062 Camino Montego, Carlsbad, CA 92009. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: /N/A /s/ Amanda May Burgesser with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/3/2025 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9006780 The name of the business: The Unit Performance Cages, located at 2108 N. St., Ste N, Sacramento, CA 95816. Registrant, The Unit LLC, 2108 N. St., Ste N, Sacramento, CA 95816. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 4N/A /s/ Steven Seller, Managing Member with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/4/2025 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9006758 The name of the business: San Diego Ubuildit, M&M Acquisition Group, located at 209 North Ditmar Street, Oceanside, CA 92054. Registrant, MMDAG Consulting LLC, 979 Woodland Pkwy Ste 101 #2026, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company.

First day of business: 5/16/2022 /s/ Mirjana Djokich, Member with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/4/2025 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9006640 The name of the business: Belinda Marketing Divine Connection, located at 180 Canyon Dr., #22, Oceanside, CA 92054. Registrant, Belinda Ann Gladden, PO Box 2104, Oceanside, CA 92051.

This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 3/11/2025 /s/ Belinda Ann Gladden with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/3/2025 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9006480 The name of the business: Shine Squad, located at 13221 Carriage Rd., Apt 5, Poway, CA 92064.

Registrant, Victoria Graciela Herrera, 13221 Carriage Rd., Apt 5, Poway, CA 92064. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 4/1/2025 /s/ Victoria Graciela Herrera with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/1/2025 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9007273 The name of the business: Olivio Landscape, Olivio Irrigation, located at 1429 Dubuque St., Apt B, Oceanside, CA 92058. Registrant, Jose Olivio, 1429 Dubuque St., Apt. B, Oceanside, CA 92058.

This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 4/11/2025 /s/ Jose Olivio with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/11/2025 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2025 CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso): 37-2024-00016424-CL-CL-NC SUMMONS (CITACION) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): NATHAN A. FIGUEROA aka NATHAN ADAM FIGUEROA aka NATHAN FIGUEROA, an individual; and DOES 1 through 20, inclusive.

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): LBS FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION, a California corporation.

NOTICE! You have been sued.

The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response.

You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by de-

fault, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante.

Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.

Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov) en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poni-endose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil.

Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): SAN DIEGO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, 325 South Melrose Drive, Vista, CA 92081.

The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): KAREL ROCHA, 212413, PRENOVOST, NORMANDIN, DAWE & ROCHA, 2122 North Broadway, Suite 200, Santa Ana, California 92706, (714) 547-2444 Date: (Fecha) 04/09/2024 Clerk (Secretario) By: E. Deavers, Deputy (Ad-junto)CN115353 8381.3592 Apr 17,24, May 1,8, 2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9004877 The name of the business: Hair

Studio 101, located at 4192 Oceanside Blvd., Oceanside, CA 92056. Registrant, Veronica C. Dabney, 1115 Geronimo Pl., Vista, CA 92056. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 12/14/17 /s/ Veronica C. Dabney with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/10/2025 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9007115 The name of the business: San Diego Family Assistance, located at 3675 Ruffin Rd., San Diego, CA 92123. Registrant, CK Private Properties LLC, 1095 Sugar View Dr, Ste 500, Sheridan, WY 82801.

This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: N/A /s/ John Keane, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/9/2025 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9007235 The name of the business: Ca Field Services, located at 767 Puerto Oro Ct., Oceanside, CA 92057.

Registrant, Julie Ann Gilchrist, 767 Puerto Oro Ct., Oceanside, CA 92057. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Julie Ann Gilchrist with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/11/2025 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9006822 The name of the business: Evolv Tan, located at 1784 La Costa Meadows Drive, Ste 101, San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, Evolv Brands Inc, 1784 La Costa Meadows Drive, Ste 101, San Marcos, CA 92078. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 5/15/2015 /s/ Faraje Kharsa, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/7/2025 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9008159 The name of the business: Doggy Dreamin, located at 256 Securidad St., Oceanside, CA 92057. Registrant, Carley Alicia Madrigal, 256 Securidad St., Oceanside, CA 92057. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Carley Alicia Madrigal with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/24/2025 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9006953 The name of the business: Crown Steel Mfg., Located at 177 Newport Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Crown Products Inc., 177 Newport Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 1/19/1999 /s/ David Jonathan Carr, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/8/2025 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9007668 The name of the business: North San Diego Endodontics Central Practice of Ki Wan Kim D.D.S. P.C., located at 3601 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92056 Registrant, Ki Wan Kim DDS PC, 3601 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92056. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 7/28/2014 /s/ Ki Wan Kim, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/18/2025 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9007510 The name of the business: KB Transportation, located at 145 E. Aviation Rd., #17., Fallbrook, CA 92028. Registrant, Karina L. Beltran Gomez, 145 E. Aviation Rd., #17, Fallbrook, CA 92028.

This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 4/16/2025 /s/ Karina L. Beltran Gomez with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/16/2025 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9007605 The name of the business: JK Automotive Care, located at 2721 Casa Linda Way, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, JK Automotive Care, 2721 Casa Linda Way, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 2/15/2025 /s/ Jorge Bollo, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/17/2025 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9007510 The name of the business: B Elite Equestrian Services, located at 1727 Azul Vista, San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, Bianca Anne Nocera, 1727 Azul Vista, San Marcos, CA 92078. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 1/1/2025 /s/ Bianca Anne Nocera with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/28/2025 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9006421 The name of the business: AMB Fiduciary Services, located at 1561 Casa Real Lane, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Angela M. Brown, P.O. Box 2650, San Marcos, CA 92079. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 7/7/2020 /s/ Angela M. Brown with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/1/2025 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9007956 The name of the business: Rosano’s Chevron, located at 236 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024. Registrant, R. Rosano Inc., 236 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 9/16/2014 /s/ Robert Rosano, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/22/2025 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2025 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME 25CU018942N TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Lisa Marie Garcia filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Alicia Marie Garcia to Proposed name Lisa Marie Garcia. 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: June 6, 2025, 8:30 am, in Dept. 25

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

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

Dated April 14, 2025 /s/ Brad A. Weinreb, Judge of the Superior Court 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9007839 The name of the business: Supreme Mold and Water Remediation, located at 1735 South Mission Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028.

Registrant, Thomas Jay Hambek, 1735 S. Mission Rd. 202, Fallbrook, CA 92028. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Thomas Jay Hambek with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/21/2025 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9008261 The name of the business: Flourion, located at 717 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd., Apt 544, San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, Descipher LLC, 717 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd., Apt 544, San Marcos, CA 92078. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company.

First day of business: N/A /s/ Kyler Aqueche, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/25/2025 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9008437 The name of the business: Nova Design Landscapes, located at 1320 Simpson Way Unit I, Escondido, CA 92029. Registrant, New Again Pavers, 1320 Simpson Way Unit I, Escondido, CA 92029. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 4/29/2025 /s/ Alfonso E Duque Cevallos, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/29/2025 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9008771 The name of the business: Nekter Juice Bar San Marcos, located at 133 S. Las Posas Rd., #142, San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, San Diego Juice Bar LLC, 1055 Armorlite Drive, Apt 220, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: N/A /s/ Joseph Hanna, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 5/5/2025 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9008162 The name of the business: Noble Life Settlements, located at 680 McGavran Dr., Vista, CA 92081.

Registrant, The Settlement Exchange, 960 Postal Way #654, Vista, CA 92083. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: N/A /s/ Betty S. Randolph, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/24/2025 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/2025

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