September 4, 2025

September 4, 2025

Volume 55 - No. 36

SPECIAL EDITION

NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS’ DAY!

Nostalgic Humour, Affection & Love

By Friedrich Gomez This coming Sunday 7 September 2025 is officially “National Grandparents’ Day” in the United States.

It is a special day to reflect and honour our grandparents and how they have enriched our lives with their unconditional love, wisdom, and guidance.

And since everyone has grandparents – or are grandparents – this Special Edition of The Paper will

resonate with all our readership, across all demographics, age, race, and gender.

NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS’ DAY IN AMERICA! U.S. President Jimmy Carter signed a proclamation on 3 August 1978, officially designating the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents’ Day in the United States. The proclamation stated that: This day was to honour the wisdom,

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experience, and love that grandparents share with their families and the nation. This year, National Grandparents’ Day in America falls on Sunday 7 September 2025.

GRANDPARENTS OFTEN TEACH US LESSONS IN LIFE WITH NOSTALGIC HUMOUR THAT IS UNIQUELY THEIR OWN. Grandparents, with their unrivalled sense of nostalgic humour and sto-

rytelling often make us laugh during our darkest hours. And their priceless true-life experiences that they hand down to succeeding generations often teach us understanding and tolerance and forgiveness -- without the heavy-hand of preaching.

There is an amusing grandparent anecdote where grandpa and grandma stop by a roadside restaurant to enjoy lunch before continuing their journey to visit their grandkids.

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Grandparents’ Day from page 1 There, at the lunch table, grandma forgets her sunglasses, which she doesn’t remember until she and grandpa are back on the freeway.

This causes grandpa to start fussing and complaining as he tries to find a place to turn back around.

Grandpa’s complaining soon stops as they drive into the restaurant parking lot. As they both get out of the car, grandpa mumbles to himself, “Well, I guess while I’m in there I might as well get my hat.”

The story always makes me chuckle. Everyone has fond, loving memories of their grandparents and for good reason – they often bring laughter and sunshine to an often dark world.

NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS’ DAY IS CELEBRATED AROUND THE WORLD! National Grandparents’ Day is celebrated around the globe, and not just in the United States.

CANADA. As with the United States, our neighbour to the north, Canada, also celebrates National Grandparents’ Day on the first Sunday after Labor Day. From every corner of the world, Grandparents’ Day is celebrated on various days. Here are just a

Give Us This Day Our Daily Chuckle

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

I took my 10-year-old granddaughter to work today.

But when we got there she started to cry.

few examples.

MEXICO. Mexico celebrates Grandparents’ Day or “Dia del Abuelo” on 28 August of every year.

Other global countries which observe and celebrate their own versions of Grandparents’ Day are too numerous to mention, but, a sampling includes: Australia, Brazil, Estonia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands (Holland), the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Sudan, Spain, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, etc.) to cite several examples.

Census Bureau, there are more grandparents in America than ever before. As a matter of fact, the grandparent population explosion in the U.S. has risen by 24 percent since the year 2001. And this year, in 2025, the ranks of grandparents is currently at a historic 77 millionstrong!

The grandparent population in the U.S. is on the rise, driven by factors like increased life expectancy and the large number of Baby Boomers entering their grandparenting years.

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE AGE OF GRANDPARENTS IN THE U.S. TODAY?

Even South Africa celebrates Grandparents’ Day annually on the first Sunday in October.

A. 67 B. 70 C. 72

And Communist Russia celebrates Grandparents’ Day on 28 October of every year.

If you chose 67 years olde, you are spot-on! The average age of grandparents in 2025 is 67 years of age.

Today, over 22 different countries around the world have set aside a special day of observance to honour and celebrate Grandparents’ Day.

GRANDPARENTS INFLUENCE THE FUTURE OF AMERICA BY RAISING GRANDKIDS IN RECORD NUMBERS!

GRANDPARENT POPULATION ON THE RISE IN HISTORIC NUMBERS. Grandpas and grandmas are making big history right now. According to the New York Times and U.S.

and quiet while she cooked.

So I turned off the smoke detectors.

That grandparents play an integral part of our lives and the future of America is not just a fanciful exercise in sentiment and nostalgia – it’s just plain fact.

Grandparents are not only one of life’s true treasures, but grandpar-

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Today, in the cutest voice, my 6-year-old granddaughter asked me to start recycling. I chuckled and asked, “Why?”

What did the buffalo say when his son left for college?

She replied, “So you can help me save the planet.”

“Bison.” ***

I chuckled again and asked, “And why do you want to save the planet?”

New Senior Home Security System

“Because that’s where I keep all my stuff,” she said.

The older we get the wiser we become.

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We’ve disconnected our home alarm system and quit our candyass Neighborhood Watch.

Bought two Pakistani flags on eBay and raised them in the front yard, one at each corner, plus a black flag of ISIS in the center.

“Grandpa,” she sobbed, “where are all the clowns you said you worked with?”

Now, the local police, sheriff, FBI, CIA, NSA, Homeland Security, Secret Service and other agencies are all watching the house 24/7.

*** Last night my wife asked for peace

I’ve never felt safer and we’re saving $49.95 a month.

No matter how big a hammer you use, you can’t pound common sense into stupid people. *** True Story. Really!

A frog goes into a bank and approaches the teller. He can see from her nameplate that her name is Patty Whack.

“Miss Whack, I’d like to get a $30,000 loan to take a holiday.”

Patty looks at the frog in disbelief

ents play an indispensable role. they are, literally, influencing the future of America today by raising grandchildren in record numbers!

And because more and more grandparents are raising their grandchildren in America today, this means that grandparents are, literally, helping to shape our future world!

Today, grandparents (by themselves) are raising over 12 million of their own grandchildren, according to a recently released U.S. Census Bureau report.

U.S. PRESIDENTS REARED BY GRANDPARENTS. There is a lengthy list of famous individuals who were, at least partially, reared by their grandparents.

This list includes former U.S. President, Barack Obama, who said of his grandmother who passed away on the very eve of his election day, “And while she’s no longer with us, I know my grandmother is watching, along with the family that made me who I am.”

Also, former U.S. President Bill Clinton’s own grandparents took over his care when his father died in a car crash.

Under the tutelage of his grandparents, a young Bill Clinton discovered an early love of education, Grandparents’ Day continued on page 3

and asks his name. The frog says his name is Kermit Jagger, his dad is Mick Jagger, and that it’s okay, he knows the bank manager.

Patty explains that he will need to secure the loan with some collateral.

The frog says, “Sure. I have this,” and produces a tiny porcelain elephant, about an inch tall, bright pink and perfectly formed.

Very confused, Patty explains that she’ll have to consult with the bank manager and disappears into a back office.

She finds the manager and says, “There’s a frog called Kermit Jagger out there who claims to know you and wants to borrow $30,000, and he wants to use this as collateral.” She holds up the tiny pink elephant. “I mean, what in the world is this?”

(You’re gonna love this.)

The bank manager looks back at Chuckles continued on page 14

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Grandparents’ Day from page 2 and by the age of 3, he was already counting and reading.

“My grandparents had a lot to do with my early commitment to learning,” Clinton has often said.

Little did these grandparents know at the time, that they were shaping destiny at the potter’s wheel; that they were raising future leaders of America, the most powerful people in the world!

FAMOUS PEOPLE REARED BY THEIR GRANDPARENTS. There is a lengthy list of famous individuals who were raised by their grandparents, such as with the mighty literary giant, Maya Angelou (1928-2014), Pulitzer Prize nominee and recipient of dozens of awards and over 50 honorary degrees.

The celebrated writer/poet who was abandoned by her parents and raised by her grandmother, said, “I loved my grandmother. I try to be the same kind of grandparent I had.

My grandmother was the best.”

In 1993, Angelou recited her poem “On the Pulse of Morning” at President Bill Clinton’s inauguration, the first poet since Robert Frost to recite a poem at a presidential inauguration.

And the first reared by a grandparent!

Some names and stories of famous people who were reared by their grandparents may well surprise, or perhaps even shock you, in realising just how valuable America’s population of grandpas and grandmas truly are.

Let’s see if you can correctly guess the names of prominent individuals who were reared by their grandparents.

WHICH PERSON BELOW WAS REARED BY A GRANDPARENT? A. First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump B. Mega-celebrity, Oprah Winfrey C. Politician, Hillary Clinton If you selected “B” above, Oprah Winfrey, you are right on the button.

The importance of having a grandparent is crystallised in Oprah Winfrey’s own words, “It actually probably saved my life.” Mighty powerful words from Winfrey, but it rings of truth.

When Oprah’s mother relocated to

the Midwest in search of employment, little Oprah remained on a Mississippi farm where she was raised by her beloved grandmother, Hattie Mae Lee. There she stayed until age 6 until her grandma fell ill and Oprah had to be sent to Milwaukee to be with her mother.

But, it was Oprah’s grandmother who left a life-saving foundation, as testified by Oprah’s own words, “It is the reason why I am where I am today because my grandmother gave me the foundation for success that I was allowed to continue to build upon.”

It was during Oprah Winfrey’s most formative and impressionable years that she grew to what she is today. “My grandmother taught me to read, and that opened the door to all kinds of possibilities for me. And had I not been with my grandmother . . . I probably would not have had the foundation that I had.”

WHICH CELEBRITY BELOW WAS RAISED BY A GRANDPARENT? A. Elvis Presley B. Marilyn Monroe C. Carol Burnett If you also guessed this one correctly, perhaps you should play this week’s Super Lotto because you have luck on your side! The correct answer is “C,” for worldrenowned comedienne Carol Burnett, and that’s no laughing matter.

Contrary to her comedy career which tickled an entire nation, Carol Burnett lived a most unhappy and traumatic upbringing.

Both of her parents were alcoholics who were completely unfit to raise her. After her parents divorced, little Carol moved in with her grandmother, Mabel Eudora White, whom she affectionately called “Nanny.”

They lived in a boarding house near Burnett’s mother, in a very poor section of Hollywood, California.

Every week, Carol Burnett’s grandma would somehow save up enough money for them to go to the movies together. It was there, sitting in a dark theatre with her Nanny where that little girl, Carol Burnett, discovered her love of entertainment.

In time, Burnett would emerge as one of Hollywood’s greatest and most cherished comedy legends of all-time!

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The Good LIFE MiraCosta College Oceanside Campus

Alive Together With Him Touring Art Exhibition September 7th - October 5th

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.

Treat yourself to a relaxing drive thru the countryside to Fallbrook to see the Premier showing of “ALIVE TOGETHER WITH HIM” Touring Art Exhibition.

Sep 5 1:00 Ecological Effects of Argentine Ant Invasions David Holway, Dept of Ecology, Behavior and Evolution, USCD. A fascinating look at the work and research of Dr. Holway related to the effects of Argentine ant invasions and the effort to restore ecosystems back to the pre-invasion state.

Sep 5 2:30 YouTube Tips and Tricks Mike McMahon, Volunteer/ Presenter Carlsbad-Senior on Tech News. Mike McMahon will update us on the newest YouTube tips and tricks.

Sep 12 1:00 MCC Theater Play “The Play That Goes Wrong” Eric Bishop & Students. Welcome to the opening night of “The Murder at Haversham Manor” where things go from bad to utterly disastrous. The leading lady is unconscious, the set is falling apart, and the corpse can’t play “dead”.

It is a riotous explosion of comedy, reminiscent of Monty Python and Sherlock Holmes.

Sep 12 2:30 Dramaturgy Cindy McClure. We will learn the history, definition and description of what dramaturgy entails and the processes and examples of some of the plays and musicals Ms. McClure has dramaturged over the past 3-4 years.

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. Email: life.miracosta@ gmail.com ***

‘ALIVE TOGETHER WITH HIM’ chronicles the 50 year “faith in art” journey of one woman - 1976 to the present day. Come be encouraged by the unique renderings of Stories and concepts from the Bible.

This free event features original art from two free, printable children’s books which will be on display. Appropriate for all ages. Free downloadable art and books on the artist’s website.

Join us from 12 - 3 pm at Christ Church Fallbrook. 2000 Reche Rd, Fallbrook 92008. (Behind Living Waters Fellowship). Info: (760) 415-2240 OR christchurchfallbrook.org.

Paintings can be viewed each Sunday during Services from 9:30 - Noon and during Special Events from September 7 through October 5th.

Elks Lodge Rummage Sale & Silent Auction September 20th • 8am-3pm Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 20th, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at 2430 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025. Whether you want to sell your stuff, volunteer your time, donate to the silent auction, or simply shop and enjoy delicious food and drinks, there’s something for everyone! Proceeds support the Elks lodge and local community programs.

To reserve your vendor spot or ask questions, contact Shelly Dew: scdsandiego@hotmail.com | 760807-1195 Oodles continued on page 12

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Local

County Seeks Applicants for Interim Treasurer-Tax Collector

By Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego Communications Office The County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday on the process to appoint someone to fill the remainder of Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister’s term following his retirement on August 2.

In accordance with the County Charter and Board policies, the selected appointee will hold office until January 4, 2027, when the newly elected County TreasurerTax Collector will begin a fouryear term.

The application process for Interim Treasurer-Tax Collector will close on September 22. The tax collector’s side of the office oversees the collection of more than $9.1 billion in property taxes every year, dealing with both secured property like buildings and unsecured property like boats, racehorses, etc.

Interested applicants for Interim County Treasurer-Tax Collector can visit the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors’ web page at https:// www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/ sdc/cob/ttcappointment.html for the job description, criteria and application instructions. Applications must be submitted in person to the Clerk of the Board to verify the forms are complete.

Applicants Must • be a registered voter of the County of San Diego • be a citizen of the United States and the State of California • meet the requirements of County Administrative Code Article L, Section 840 to hold office as the Treasurer-Tax Collector • not have been convicted of any crime disqualifying the applicant from holding elected office • complete the application process • formally assume the position within 20 business days of their appointment The first round of interviews will take place during the regular Board of Supervisors meeting on September 30. If the Board does not make an appointment, the Board will hold a second hearing on October 21.

During the interviews, each applicant will have three minutes to present themselves to the Board of Supervisors. After the presentations, the Board may ask the applicants questions. The public will have an opportunity to speak at the hearing.

After this, the Board will vote to select the Interim Treasurer-Tax Collector. The appointee will need at least three votes. Once the decision is made, the appointee is scheduled to be sworn in on October 21.

While I enjoy professional football I much prefer the college sport. In particular, I follow the Nebraska Cornhuskers. We were once a mighty and powerful team . . . not so much the past 20 years. We dyed in the wool Husker fans keep hoping that this is the year that we at least make a respectable showing . . . it has not worked out too well.

Man About Town Hooray! Football is back!

Now, a great many of those pesky “honey-do” lists will have to be postponed till, oh, say about mid January of 2026.

It is important that those of the feminine persuasion support this football season by keeping the chips and dips and adult beverages in constant supply. After all, football season only rolls around once a year.

I keep hoping that before I join The Great Perhaps that “my” Huskers will return to the glory years they once enjoyed. That, too, has been a long time coming . . . but hope springs eternal.

As I write this column I am awaiting the Husker/Colorado Buffalo game. I have predicted Colorado will likely prevail . . .but strongly hope my prediction is wrong. Nebraska looks like a much more balanced team this year but I saw Shedeur Sanders, the Colorado quarterback, against a very strong North Dakota State team, come from behind and, in decisive fashion, win the game. I’m hoping Nebraska’s defense can contain his running game and defend his powerful passing game.

Quite a challenge and I hope my

Hidden Valley Vista Council “Beginning Day” Meeting Hidden Valley Vista Council held its Beginning Day on August 23, 2025 “Sisters and Happiness Grow From Seeds of Kindness” at the J & M Family Restaurant, 1215 East Valley Parkway , Escondido, CA. Members enjoyed lunch and trivia. Guests attending were members from Xi Chi Chi - Clarice Ahner, Judy Morgan, and Tiffany Morgan; and members from CDRCC, Torchbearer Alpha Chapter- Pat Haven and Donna McGuinnis Walters (MCC Philanthropic Chair) Pictured are the HVVC Board: left to right President- Patty Cline, Vice President - Sue Bettenga, Recording Secretary - Peggy Williams, Treasurer- Susie Denno, Corresponding Secretary - Marilyn Kelos.

Huskers prove me wrong.

The other college teams I enjoy watching include Colorado, Kansas State, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Iowa, Iowa State, and a few others.

On the pro side, I still follow the Chargers . . . the Denver Broncos, the Las Vegas Raiders, the 49ers . . . but that’s about it.

Growing up in the midwest (Omaha) I can still vividly recall the smell of burning corn cobs in the air . . . the prairie winds blowing through the cottonwood trees, and a sometimes chill in the air . . . all of which spelled out “it’s time for Husker football.”

Omaha has grown up considerably since I lived there and you have to go further and further west to get to the prairies and farmlands where you might still smell burning corn cobs. The farmlands that were there when I was much younger are now covered with beautiful new housing developments and shopping centers. Omaha itself has become very cosmopolitan and is filled with outstanding restaurants and entertainment revenues .

. . far removed from the cattle town it once was. Last week, when we looked at a 112 degree heat wave Omaha was enjoying 70 degree weather. That’s unusual. Omaha will often have very hot weather with an added burden of high humidity . . . both of which I do not miss. They also tend to have very cold, snowy winters . . . which I most certainly do not miss.

In spite of these difficult and uncomfortable weather patterns, my Nebraska Cornhuskers hit the practice field regularly and then the game field . . . with great determination. Hopefully, they wind up successful.

Go Big Red! *** The heat wave is behind us now . . . hopefully.

Last Friday it reached 112 degrees in Escondido.

My home does not have whole house air conditioning. I have a Man About Town continued on page 14

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Beloved Grape Day Festival Returns September 13th Escondido is dusting off a more than century-old tradition this September as the beloved Grape Day Festival returns on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Grape Day Park.

On the heels of its renewed partnership with Brothers of 6 Charities, the Escondido History Center is sparing no effort, or expense, to make this year’s celebration a vibrant homage to the Hidden Valley’s agricultural roots and diverse community.

Nestled in the heart of Grape Day Park, the Escondido History Center serves as a living time capsule, safeguarding the stories and artifacts of the city’s past. Its museum complex includes some of Escondido’s most cherished landmarks: the original Santa Fe Depot, the city’s first library, a local Victorian house, and a historic barn complete with blacksmith shop.

Visitors can step into the past through the Center’s vast photograph collection and interactive exhibits that showcase early Escondido life. But the History Center is not only a museum; it is an educational resource that runs programs for children, encourages historic preservation, and highlights the accomplishments of Escondido’s residents. By weaving together exhibits, archives, and outreach, the Center positions itself as a cornerstone of community identity.

While the museum preserves the past year-round, its biggest annual undertaking is the Grape Day Festival. The tradition began in 1908, when Escondido first staged the event to celebrate its agricultural bounty, particularly the thriving grape industry that once defined the region. Over the decades, the festival became a hallmark of civic pride, drawing visitors from across Southern California.

Today, the Escondido History Center carries that torch forward.

In partnership with Brothers of 6

festival’s focus on authenticity, heritage, and supporting local artisans rather than commercial mass production. The result is a marketplace that feels personal and deeply connected to the community.

The festival also has ripple effects beyond the park. Local businesses see a boost from the influx of visitors, and the event fosters civic pride by showcasing Escondido’s creativity and hospitality.

It’s a rare example of a large-scale festival that remains rooted in its community rather than drifting into commercialization.

The Escondido History Center is housed in Escondido’s first library building (1895), which originally stood on Grand Avenue at Hickory. You will find phone directories, yearbooks, catalogues, and an extensive book collection here, along with exhibits and collection of photographs. Open Thursday through Saturday from 10am-4pm. Photo courtesy Escondido History Center.

Charities, it stages the festival at significant financial cost to ensure it remains free and accessible for the public. The mission is simple but powerful: to honor Escondido’s history while creating a space where neighbors, families, and newcomers can gather in celebration of the community’s shared heritage.

The Grape Day Festival is as much about the present community as it is about the past.

Attendees will find a lively lineup of entertainment ranging from country and animal encounters, to local performances. An artisan village will feature demonstrations of time-honored crafts like glassblowing, weaving, and jewelry making.

Children are at the heart of the festivities, with a dedicated Kid’s Zone that includes a petting zoo, face painting, and carnival-style games.

For those seeking a taste of tradition, grape stomping pits and milking demonstrations provide hands-

on fun. Local food vendors offer a variety of cuisines, while the 21+ wine and beer garden celebrate Escondido’s ongoing connection to agriculture and brewing.

Situated just steps from City Hall and the California Center for the Arts, the festival transforms Grape Day Park into a hub of community energy. The event’s setting underscores its role as both a historical homage and a living, breathing gathering place for residents.

Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of the Grape Day Festival is its accessibility. Admission is entirely free, despite the significant costs of staging such a multifaceted event. The Escondido History Center underwrites the expenses through partnerships, grants, and its own fundraising efforts.

Vendors who take part must meet a unique standard: all items sold are handmade by the vendors themselves. This rule reflects the

As Escondido continues to grow and change, the History Center’s work becomes all the more vital.

The museum and the Grape Day Festival together preserve the city’s past while nurturing its present. For many longtime residents, the festival evokes memories of earlier celebrations.

For newcomers, it offers a window into the traditions and stories that make Escondido unique.

The History Center’s dedication to this work, financially, organizationally, and emotionally, ensures that the Grape Day Festival is not just a nostalgic ritual but a thriving annual tradition. It exemplifies how history can be celebrated not only in exhibits and archives but also in music, food, laughter, and shared experiences.

On September 13, the Escondido History Center invites everyone to join the festivities at Grape Day Park. Whether you come to stomp grapes, enjoy the music, or simply connect with neighbors, the day promises to be a celebration of both heritage and community spirit. *** Bring in this article with you during the Grape Day Festival to the Escondido History Center booth to receive a gift, while supplies last.

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5th District Supervisor • Jim Desmond Let’s Focus on the Real Issues communities to thrive. That means safer streets, better roads, strong infrastructure, and tackling the homelessness and mental health crisis head-on.

Unfortunately, we’ve drifted far from that mission. Lawsuits against federal agencies, partisan gerrymandering, and political stunts don’t make San Diego safer, don’t fix a single pothole, and don’t get people off sidewalks and into treatment.

Meanwhile, the real issues are growing. Housing costs are out of control—San Diego home prices have jumped more than 40% in the past five years, making it nearly impossible for young families to buy their first home. Seniors are being priced out too, with nearly half of retirees in California saying they’re considering leaving the state because they simply can’t afford to stay. If we lose our seniors and drive our young people away, we lose the heart of our communities and the promise of the American Dream.

We deserve better. Our focus should be on keeping neighborhoods safe, investing in infrastrucThe past few weeks have been frustrating. Too ture, protecting seniors so they can afford to stay many politicians are chasing headlines instead of in their homes, and helping the next generation solving problems. build a future here in San Diego County. That’s the job you elected us to do, and it’s the job I’m At the state level, the governor is redrawing politi- committed to. cal maps in the middle of the game to serve his ambitions. Locally, some leaders are attacking Let’s cut through the distractions, restore accountfederal law enforcement and defending criminals ability, and get back to governing with common instead of protecting families. And at the County, sense—so every senior can retire with dignity, and too much time is wasted debating national politics every young family can afford a home and pursue while ignoring the real work people elected us to the American Dream right here in San Diego. do.

San Diego County District 5 Supervisor Jim DesHere’s the truth: the fundamental duty of govern- mond, 1600 Pacific Highway, #335, San Diego, ment is to enforce laws fairly, protect citizens from CA 92101, United States http://www.supervisorharm, and provide the basic services that allow jimdesmond.com/

Departmental Transformation Helping Reduce Number of Children Entering Foster Care

By Fernanda Lopez Halvorson, County of San Diego Communications Office Now in its third year of a planned transformation, the County’s Child and Family Well-Being department has widened the range of resources available to help families thrive.

Following approval by the Board of Supervisors in 2023, the former Child Welfare Services began to integrate multiple child and family serving systems, including First 5 San Diego, Child Welfare Services and other Health and Human Services Agency programs, under the Child and Family Well-Being umbrella.

Building on last year’s successes, the ongoing transformation is focused on prevention and supportive services so that families can get help early before foster care is needed.

Over the last 24 months, the number of children needing foster care

decreased by 25 percent. As of July of 2025, about 1,985 children were in Child and Family WellBeing’s care compared with 2,633 two years ago.

Education. FASE provides extra support to youth in foster care by placing social workers at schools to provide a full range of support services to students.

Also, by focusing on keeping families together, the number of children placed with relatives instead of foster families increased by 11 percent.

These support services include things like identifying any special needs, advocating for students, addressing concerns connected to behavior and absenteeism and checkins with caregivers and teachers.

The extra support has helped youth stay more involved, improved the stability of their home placements and increased the rate of high school graduation

In December 2024, Child and Family Well-Being started the Family Connection Hub. The new hub is a tailored approach to guide families who are struggling to get the services they need, such as childcare referrals and eviction services. So far, more than 100 families have been connected to parenting education, behavioral health services, case management, assistance with basic needs and more.

Child and Family Well-Being has also expanded the Fostering Academic Success in Education or FASE program in partnership with the San Diego County Office of

Over the past two years, increased staffing efforts have significantly strengthened the department’s ability to serve children and families more effectively. These efforts have allowed Child and Family Well-Being to staff critical non– case carrying positions that support foster youth in the program, bolster prevention initiatives, expand community engagement activities, prioritize placing youth with fam-

ily members, enhance relational permanency efforts and resume essential coaching roles.

By investing in these key areas, Child and Family Well-Being is enhancing best practices, improving outcomes for families and providing stronger support to staff.

To better serve youth and improve the quality of care of children in foster care, Child and Family WellBeing in partnership with Behavioral Health Services has developed a plan for a first of its kind in San Diego Children’s Crisis Residential Program. The Crisis Residential Program will greatly improve our ability to serve youth in our community who have complex behavioral health needs.

While the transformation started two years ago, it was built on significant reforms to Child and Family Well-Being that began years earlier.

In 2018, a work group that included community advocates and former foster youth was brought together to review policies, practices, procedures and organizational culture at the County’s then-Child Welfare Services. At that time, the County had 3,218 youth with an open case.

The group identified three goals: • To improve the well-being and outcomes for all children and families who enter the foster care system.

• To enhance the performance of workers.

• To build trust in the community.

That Child and Family Strengthening Advisory Board includes County Supervisors as co-chairs and 25 members – such as people with lived experience in the foster care system, social workers, legal partners and service providers – to improve transparency and accountability.

Other recommendations put in place included expanded training for social workers on things like implicit bias and leadership skills and expanded mentorship opportunities for newer staff. For hiring and retention, the department increased its focus on improved diversity. Also prioritized training built around antiracism and equity to address the overrepresentation of Black and Native American families in the child welfare system.

New processes were put in place to include the voices of former foster youth and prevention work planning efforts were put in place to expand resources and programs for families that would keep them from entering the child welfare system in the first place.

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Grandparents’ Day from page 3 But, she never forgot her Nanny.

Carol Burnett developed a special secret code of tugging at her ear lobe at the end of every televised Carol Burnett Show. The famous tugging of her left ear was Carol’s gesture to her grandma watching at home that meant “All is well, I love you.”

The great comedy star, Carol Burnett, never let herself forget the grandma that barely had enough money to take her to the movies each and every week. Little did her Nanny know at the time that her little giggling grandchild seated by her side would, someday, grow up to become one of history’s mightiest purveyors of laughter and joy.

All thanks to grandma, of course.

When Carol Burnett’s grandmother died, a part of Carol went with her. In an episode titled, “Intimate Portrait,” Carol Burnett tearfully recalled how she held her beloved grandmother’s hand in the final moments in the hospital. Burnett simply ended her sentence with, “And then she squeezed my hand – and died.”

Despite her beloved Nanny’s death – who was the pivotal life force that raised her from a small little girl – Carol would continue a special connection with her grandmother.

Even after her grandmother had passed away, during the run of The Carol Burnett Show, Carol continued the tradition of ending each programme by looking into the

camera lens and tugging her ear.

She still wanted to tell her grandma that all was well, and that she still loved her.

ally his grandparents but, also, the bombshell allegation that his ‘sister,’ June, was in fact not his sister at all – but, his biological mother!

WHICH ACTOR BELOW WAS REARED BY GRANDPARENTS?

When Time Magazine first asked Jack Nicholson these deeply personal questions in 1974, Nicholson was already 37 years olde and his ‘sister,’ June, (his actual mother) had already passed away back in 1963.

A. Jack Nicholson B. Clint Eastwood C. Johnny Depp If you guessed Jack Nicolson, you’re right!

In the case of movie actor, Jack Nicholson, there were some pretty unusual circumstances in his upbringing. One might even say bizarre. Nicholson was reared by both grandparents but he always thought they were, literally, his parents – a secret that was hidden from him until he was 37 years olde!

In 1974, during the premiere of Jack Nicholson’s movie, Chinatown, Time Magazine decided to do a cover story on the popular actor. The magazine’s researchers uncovered the fact that Nicholson’s ‘mom’ and ‘dad’ were in reality, his grandma and grandpa!

Nicholson received a call from the Time Magazine staff asking him to verify their findings of his ‘parents’ actually being his grandparents.

Since Nicholson was completely unaware of the true identity of his grandparents, he flatly denied the ‘rumour.’

Adding to the rumour was Time Magazine’s allegation that not only were Jack Nicholson’s ‘parents’ re-

Although the actor was completely unaware of these facts at the time, he was sufficiently bothered and curious enough from Time Magazine’s queries to make a call of his own. Jack Nicholson called the husband of his other ‘sister,’ Lorraine, (which in truth was his aunt) to ask pertinent questions on his upbringing. Jack’s surviving ‘sister,’ Lorraine, knew the real truth, and finally broke the incredible news to actor Jack Nicholson.

The tale of the tape was finally made clear, Jack’s ‘mom’ and ‘dad’ were, truthfully, his grandparents.

Jack’s ‘sister’ named June, was in fact his mother, making his other surviving ‘sister,’ Lorraine, his true aunt!

But, why the charade in the first place?

The reason for the fabrication was that Jack Nicholson’s real mother, June, had become pregnant with Jack when she was only 16 (some sources say 18) and being unmarried at the time as well as unable to responsibly raise him alone, she gave him over to her

parents to rear.

Jack’s grandparents agreed to raise Jack as a son, pretending to be his real parents, so that his mother could continue her promising dancing career without inviting scandal at the time. This family secret was hidden from Jack Nicholson until he uncovered his real parentage during his late 30s.

To this day, Jack Nicholson’s biological father remains a mystery, though there have been several unconfirmed guesses. Nicholson, himself, says he does not know nor does he care to ever find out who his real father was.

While on a location film-shoot in Mexico, Jack received a call that his ‘sister’ June had just passed away. He never knew, at the time, that he was once talking and holding his mother in his arms for the final time. When he last saw her alive at the hospital, the truth was one-sided. He looked lovingly at his ‘sister,’ while her eyes were secretly seeing her son for the last time.

Today, in 2025, the now 88-yearolde actor Jack Nicholson – the most nominated male actor in the history of the Academy Awards – has never played a movie role that was more surprising and dramatic than his real-life upbringing!

NOTE: Jack Nicholson is the most nominated (male) actor in the hisGrandparents’ Day continued on page 12

Vista Mayor • John Franklin

Another Predator Awaits Placement in San Diego California ends up in San Diego County— more than anywhere else in the state.

Another sexually violent predator is awaiting placement in San Diego County — this time, a man who viciously molested two girls ages 8 and 9. Outrageous doesn’t even begin to describe it. SVP’s should never be released, especially those who didn’t serve their full sentence or violated their parole.

One in every three Sexually Violent Predators (SVPs) released in

• 2007 Snavely was approved for conditional release but was denied 75 days later for violating his terms The predator, 61 year-old Gary • In 2014 his release request was Snavely, violated his conditional granted but was once again rerelease terms in the mid-1990s voked a half a year later and has a violent history dating back returned to Coalinga State to the late 1980s.

Hospital • Snavely petitioned again for Snavely’s Dangerous History release in 2022 which was granted • Convicted in 1987 — 2 counts • March, 2025- Conditional Refor lewd and lascivious behavlease Program (CONREP) ior, including 2 counts for oral suggested Snavely be placed copulation in Julian-– however that was • Was sent to state prison for 3 denied years for those convictions • In 1996 convicted for failing As of August 2025, Snavely still to register as a sex offender – awaits placement through CONwas sentenced to 16 months in REP/Liberty Healthcare. state prison • Snavely was civilly committed Let me be clear: Gary Snavely as an SVP in 1998 – putting should never be released— this him in custody of Coalinga man viciously molested two State Hospital young girls and the likelihood of

him reoffending remains high.

The system failed— and our communities are less safe because of it.

Even now, 37 years after his first conviction, Snavely will most likely walk free under a system that claims it has “tightened” SVP laws. Clearly, those reforms are not working.

The truth is that Sacramento’s early release and lenient parole policies are releasing dangerous predators into our neighborhoods. We must end early release and parole for SVP’s.

These laws prioritize criminals over victims, and the consequences are devastating.

Vista Mayor John Franklin, www. johnfranklin.org

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COMEX ~ What is COMEX?

by Jim Ellis Escondido Coin & Loan Ok, we are going to get a little technical and academic, and it may seem a bit dry at first.

This is both fundamental and necessary, so please bear with me, it will get more interesting as we go on.

COMEX is short for Commodity Exchange. COMEX is the primary futures and options market for trading metals such as gold, silver, copper, aluminum, platinum, and palladium. It is a division of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), the world’s largest derivatives marketplace, and operates out of the World Financial Center in Manhattan, New York. Founded in 1933 COMEX is based in the United States, but traders from all over the world buy and sell on this exchange. COMEX prices and daily activity plays a big role in the global precious metal markets.

There are close to half a million futures traded on this market every single day, which makes it one of the most active markets in the world.

A COMEX Deliverable Bar The COMEX Deliverable Bars are precious metal bars that are produced by COMEX approved refiners and are created to strict standards set by COMEX. These standards dictate the minimum purity of the bar, as well as its weight and size. A COMEX Deliverable Bar is used to satisfy demand for precious metals on the Commodity Futures Trading Exchange.

This means that when someone requests delivery of one of their futures, they will be given one of these bars.

from an assayer who has been approved by COMEX. An assayer is an independent authenticator who runs checks on the products being produced by a refinery, verifying that they meet a certain level of purity and then verifying this by supplying a signed assay certificate.

In the case of gold bars, this purity must be a minimum of .995.

price risk, most futures contracts are never delivered. Most trades are made simply on the promise and the knowledge that the asset exists. This doesn’t mean that a trader can’t take delivery of physical metals through COMEX, but less than 1% of the trades go to delivery with most contracts being settled financially or rolled forward.

Size: There are also specifications regarding the size of the bar. These specifications change depending on the metal being traded. Not only are there strict rules on how long, wide and thick a bar is, but there are also rules that determine the degree of the “undercut”, which is the slope found on the sides of the bar.

The COMEX delivery time obligation: The metal warrant is transferred to the buyer two business days later after the seller gives the notice of intent. This is done at the settlement price that is set by the exchange when the seller’s notice

Marks: Along with an assay stamp, which must be on the bar itself, there are also rules that require other marks to be included. These include a stamp that lists the purity of the metal (to a predefined number of figures) and the year it was produced.

Other Specifications: The weight of the bar is also governed by several rules. Bars are also required to include a serial number, which is unique to each individual bar.

These strict standards provide some peace of mind to the buyer, as there is no need to worry about the legitimacy of the gold or the silver you are trading. All the checks and the guarantees are done for you before the trade begins, long before any actual bars are delivered.

For precious metals to be considered as “COMEX Deliverable” it must meet the following standards:

Physical Deliveries: Although COMEX trades are backed (supposedly, but we’ll discuss this later) by a physical product, they very rarely involve the exchange of actual precious metals. These trades are being made simply on the promise of the existence of that metal and on the knowledge that they actually exist.

Assay: The product must have an assay certificate. This must come

Because the futures market is mostly a hedging vehicle for mitigating

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of intent is provided. The price for precious metals isn’t set by COMEX, but they are determined by buyers and sellers paying heed to the level of demand and supply in the market. If the warehouses would not be able to meet demand straight away, the metals can also be sourced from outside of these warehouses when needed, so these deliveries can be met in time.

So, as I alluded earlier that it was not going to be too exiting in this round, just like a rollercoaster, the fun comes after you reach the top.

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The Pastor Says . . .

A Time To Die There is a phrase in the famous poem in the Biblical book of Ecclesiastes, which lists events in the seasons under the sun, that says, “There is a time to be born and a time to die.”

We spend a lot of time celebrating the time we are born. In today’s world, we can project the time of birth. We now know the approximate date and sex of the child, whether boy or girl, as well as their general health. Parents can design the bedroom color and clothes for their newborn. It is an exciting event filled with expectation and joy. When it comes to the time of death, it is another matter. It is often an event for later in life, not always desired but inevitable.

The Apostle Paul says death is an enemy seldom desired or celebrated. We are reminded of it constantly when we pass a cemetery and mortuary. Newspapers provide us with information about the deceased in an obituary. Funerals are not a Pastor Huls celebration, although friends and family spend a great deal of effort on the event, which typically includes a service for a casket or cremation, and usually features an officiant. Different kinds of eulogies are offered, depending on the deceased’s religious or professional background, as well as their age. It is often more solemn if the deceased died in an accident, committed suicide, or was a child. There is always the question in the minds of many as to when death comes. Is it connected to the will of God, or is it just a part of life? Theologically, it is situated within the great scheme of human history, especially in biblical lore. Again, the Bible says in 1 Corinthians 15:22, “For as in Adam, all die, so in Christ, all will be made alive.” This verse refers to a historical act of our ancient forefather who ate the forbidden fruit. All death occurs because of that.

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.

Regardless of death’s origin, there is a time for us to die; an even bigger issue is the fact that all living creatures and life as we know it will die. But will we know when? A friend was telling me about his aged pet dog that had stopped eating and drinking. The dog no longer participated in any social activities and spent all its time alone, almost as if it knew its life was coming to an end. The dog was dying. People tell me that many species of animals follow the same procedure, including elephants. There is something they know: there is a time to die. When it comes to human beings, there are signs that death is going to be a part of our existence. The Bible records many instances of impending death. The Pastor Says earliest records give witness to extensive longevity, with human beings living into their late hundreds, such as Methuselah, who reportedly lived continued on page 14

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Bumbershoot is a 2-year-old, 43-pound, female, Siberian Husky mix.

Bumbershoot was lost before someone picked her up and took her to a shelter. When nobody came for her, she was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through Friends of County Animal Shelters (FOCAS). She’s a medium energy dog who needs a family that will give her time to settle in. One more thing.

She’s so cute!

Her $145 adoption fee includes medical exam, spay, vaccinations, microchip, and a oneyear license if her new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society.

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Meet Toby, a smart, social dog who’s looking for his perfect match! Toby enjoys time with people and has done well with other dogs in our care — he’s even been a helper dog in playgroups! However, he’s not a good fit for homes with cats, small animals or chickens, as he has a strong prey drive. He’s been described as playful and affectionate, but can be impulsive and will thrive best in a home that can provide structure and daily enrichment.

Toby has a history of escape behaviors, so he should not be left unsupervised outdoors.

Our behavior team is ready to set you up with all the tools and resources you need to help Toby transition into your home smoothly. If you’re ready to give this energetic pup the loving family he deserves, grab a leash and collar and come meet him today!

Toby (938997) is available for adoption at San Diego Humane Society’s Escondido Campus at 3500 Burnet Drive. If you have questions about the adoption process, you can visit sdhumane.org/adopt or call 619-299-7012.

Online profile: https://www.sdhumane.org/adopt/available-pets/animal-single.html?petId=938997

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How is the IW changing us? Part 3 of ?

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Aristotle Marker, AKA the Olden Golden Greek, was the father of proprietor of “Connie’s Tavern” on North “E” street in Richmond, Indiana. Most afternoons in the mid 20th century he held court at a large book laden table near the back of the tavern. At his table sat an ever-changing audience of local townsfolk and students from the Earlham College. Getting a seat at that table was not easy and those of us who did honored it with silence as we listened to wisdom coming down through the ages in the tradition of Socrates, Plato and other timeless wise men. He was gentle and wise and the only person I ever knew that made me feel connected as a participant in the long history of man’s thought.

Connie and his dad are long gone now and those who feel obliged to understand, study and preserve wisdom in order to pass it on to future generations are today Internet “bloggers”. Since 2001 the IW (intelligent web) has provided instant access to the growing knowledge base of mankind and an ever improving AI (artificial intelligence).

From the moment we climbed down from our African tree nests 300,000 years ago until the IW went on line in 2001 we were limited to our own internal cognitive resources for instant access to knowledge. If the information needed to answer a question or find a solution wasn’t stored internally, we were forced to seek an external source. It might be from another person, a book or direct experience. Finding information from external sources takes time and energy. Since 2001 the total knowledge base of mankind has been available on line with minimal expenditure of time and energy.

The significance of the IW is impossible to overstate. Human civilization has historically relied on communication between the combined memory and cognitive powers of individual humans to negotiate a consensual basis for cooperative action.

The IW’s memory includes the entirety of mankind’s knowledge base and dwarfs that of any individual.

The IWs cognitive powers are not saddled with human biases or prejudice. The IWs answers and solutions are not encumbered by the need to achieve a plurality or consensus.

In a perfect world the IW would be a marvelous asset. It could free us from the day to day decision making involving survival imperatives like food, shelter, clothes etc and allow us to set our sights on more high-minded objectives. Unfortunately it seems mankind isn’t quite ready just yet. Nations like Russia and China as well as an assortment of dictatorships and theocracies in the Old World Co-opt IW content and use their home grown version of the IW as a method for educating and controlling their IW users.

Even in the West where the IW is not typically controlled by a ruling class, there is a constant battle for user influence that can threaten the IW’s objectivity.

We older generation of DIs (digital immigrants) who gave the IW to the World a quarter century

ago, are beginning to suspect that its impact may not be as positive as we had originally thought. The IW was intended to be a labor saving resource freeing humans from survival imperatives and allowing man to springboard to more productive mental activity. It appears instead that the DNs may simply be using the IW as a substitute for the development of their own cognitive powers resulting in a reversal of the 20th century’s substantial gains in IQ test score gains.

It seems that our development of the IW technologies intended to supplement man’s memory and reasoning power may be having the opposite effect. Has our well intentioned invention of the IW inadvertently reversed 300,000 years of intellectual growth and doomed us to ever declining cognitive resources?

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We Saw OUR NEW DOG on TV! someone took her to the shelter.

When nobody claimed her, we got her transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society.

It’s just my opinion, but I believe some pets are meant to be with specific people. There’s nothing wrong with these pets, but families pass by day after day and even month after month.

Then, one day, someone locks eyes with the pet that is meant to be theirs.

Our customer service team at Rancho Coastal Humane Society told me someone was here to meet Chiclet after seeing her on Fox 5 Morning News. Chiclet was a 1-year-old Terrier mix. She was on the streets of Bakersfield before

her new couch and on her new dog bed, which was also on her couch.

Chiclet probably got tired early that night. At the shelter, when the staff went home, the dogs went to sleep. But that night, she looked at her new mom and dad as if to ask, “Well. Now what?”

By the time I got to the interview area, the couple was finalizing Chiclet’s adoption.

They told me they watch Fox 5, especially on Wednesday, to see Adoptable Dogs. They saw Chiclet and KNEW she HAD to be their new dog.

By now she’s probably found the best spot where she can see the front door, kitchen, and the bathroom. If she hasn’t found that spot, there’s no rush. She has the rest of her life to figure it out.

You might remember seeing Chiclet in Pet Parade in The Paper a few months ago. We got lots of calls from readers.

Some came to the shelter to meet her face-to-furry-face.

But she wasn’t intended to be their dog.

I tried to convince Barbara that we should adopt Chiclet. She said, “We have one dog and, with our schedules, that’s all we can handle.” She was right. But I still had a crush.

Chiclet

RCHS Medical Director Kathy Zerkle says, “If you work here long enough, you will see all of us cry.”

When Chiclet was adopted and got to her new home there was lots of sniffing and investigating.

They sent pictures of her lying on

For today, we all have happy tears for Chiclet, the dog who nearly didn’t make it off the streets of Bakersfield.

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Grandparents’ Day from page 7 tory of the Oscars with a record 12 Academy Award nominations, winning three times.

Actress Meryl Steep is the mostnominated of all, with twenty-one nominations.

GRANDPARENT HUMOUR IN OUR LIVES. Grandparents can often be the most fun to be with, especially as babysitters. A famous comic once said no one, not even mom or dad, are smarter than grandpa and grandma. That’s because mom and dad were raised and taught by them. And as one humourist recounted, grandparents can still trick our parents.

He cites the following humorous anecdote which never fails to make his audiences howl with laughter: A little boy accompanies both his grandparents on their doctor’s appointment. In the follow-up hearing test, the doctor said both grandparents still had perfectly normal hearing because of their new hearing aids.

“I’ll bet your family is happy to hear about your perfect hearing,” the doctor remarks. That’s when grandpa said, “Oh, we haven’t told them, yet. We both just sit around and listen to the conversations.

I’ve changed my will three times, already!”

OUR LAST BEST HOPE It doesn’t really matter if the storyline is apocryphal or not. The gist of it, is that grandpa and grandma are truly indispensable in bringing laughter and joy into our lives. Also, in the bright sunlight of truth, grandparents often hold the nucleus of our great country – the families – together by stepping in and raising their grandchildren when necessary.

They often prevent abandoned grandkids from suffering life-long

trauma by stepping in and rearing them with total love and acceptance. When divorce, drug addiction, or death takes parents away, it is often grandpa and grandma who stand in the doorway with wide, opened arms for their grandchildren.

Today, more and more grandparents are becoming the safety net, the last best hope in rearing their grandchildren – at a great financial sacrifice to themselves – giving all they have to love, care, and raise another generation of innocent children. And sadly, 1 out of 5 grandparents that are raising their grandchildren today are, themselves, well below the poverty level.

And yet, for all they do and sacrifice, grandparents in their olde age, are not always shown reciprocation which they richly deserve.

Instead, they are often neglected, abused, and forced into nursing homes, often against their own will. It is there, in these nursing homes where they often spend their final hours, rarely visited -- if visited at all.

GRANDPARENT LEVEL

POVERTY

Yes, more grandparents than ever before are raising their grandchildren, but, the sad part of this ledger is that 1 out of 5 grandpas and grandmas that are rearing their grandchildren have incomes that fall well below the poverty level.

In other words, for what little they have in money, grandparents often step-in to rear their grandchildren at a great financial sacrifice to themselves.

Despite their own struggles to make ends meet, financiallyspeaking, grandparents are often there when their grandchildren are abandoned by their true parents.

As such, grandfathers and grandmothers are not only true treasures Grandparents’ Day continued on page 13

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The Music Men Chorus is an a cappella (no accompaniment) chorus that performs 4-part, close-harmony songs arranged Barbershop-style, with ringing chords. We are affiliated with the non-profit Barbershop Harmony Society. The chorus performs at public and private events in North San Diego County.

We have open rehearsals on Tuesday evenings at 7 pm at San Marcos Lutheran Church, 3419 Grand Avenue. Male singers interested in learning more about barbershopstyle singing are always welcome to attend. There are no formal auditions, just a voice check to see which voice part (Tenor, Lead, Bass, or Baritone) best suits you.

We encourage visitors to sing with us. Prior musical experience is helpful but not a necessity. We will seat you between 2 veteran singers to help you along. And we can provide you audio learning tracks to help you learn the music.

Currently, we are offering an opportunity for interested male singers to perform with us at Holiday concerts in December if they: A) attend weekly rehearsals on a fairly regular basis from now through December; and B) become proficient at singing our Christmas repertoire (memorize a short list of songs and be able to sing the others with music). This is a great chance to try a cappella singing in the Barbershop style with a dedicated, fun group of guys!

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daughter, sang “Hickory, Dickory, Dock” and recited other nursery rhymes with her.

in life, they are sometimes the last best hope we have for survival.

At times the little girl would sing “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” to her grandpa and sometimes her heavy eyelids would close as she would gently lay her small head on grandpa’s chest, and there she would nap.

FINAL THOUGHTS: GRANDPA & HIS LITTLE GRANDDAUGHTER. Here is a popular story that captures the essence of neglect in the final years of grandparents. It also bears witness to unswerving love between a grandparent and his tiny granddaughter. The storyline often rings of truth in real life.

There was an elderly grandpa who, in his greener years, was very handsome, strong, and keen of mind.

He was once a young military man who had saved many lives out in the battlefield. He stood straight and tall and his strength and decency and sense of fair play were well-respected during his courageous defense of our country.

However, as with all things in life, he began to falter to the onslaught of the years. He soon became frail and weak and vulnerable in his autumn years. He no longer stood straight and sure as the mighty oak tree he once resembled. Instead, he now walked slower and more unsteady with every step.

However, changed.

some

things

never

He still saluted the American flag whenever he saw it, or stood up as best he could whenever he heard our National Anthem. His frame was no longer straight, but stooped and hunched heavily over his cane.

But, he stood nonetheless.

He was now an olde man.

Because of his frail years, the former proud father and military man was placed in the care of his son and daughter-in-law with whom he lived, along with his grandchild, aged 5. He often held his grand-

Safely in his arms.

But at the supper table, grandpa would often drop food from his plate onto his lap or, worse, onto the floor. You see, his soldier-like hands sometimes shook with feebleness. Sometimes he would accidentally spill his glass of milk, causing his son and daughter-inlaw to look at each other with great annoyance. Whenever mishaps occurred, they began to scold him loudly, to be more careful. Though he was olde and couldn’t help himself, inside of his trapped body, he still possessed a sharp mind and he felt sorry and ashamed of himself.

His son and daughter-in-law made it clear that he was an unwelcomed burden to the family.

Especially at suppertime.

However, one thing never changed.

His little granddaughter never saw him as anything less than the wisest and most important hero in her life. She loved saying the ABCs for him because he cared enough to hear them over and over again, and never got tired of hearing them. When she would finish, grandpa would always laugh and clap his hands. Grandpa was special that way. Sometimes they would even play hide-and-go-seek together. The little granddaughter felt so special and so happy to have grandpa around.

Once more at the dinner table, grandpa tried his utmost to keep the peas from rolling off his spoon, but, they still dribbled onto the kitchen tile below. Scolded to be Grandparents’ Day continued on page 14

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Man About Town from page 4

Pastor Says from page 10

Grandparents’ Day from page 13

room a/c in my living room and one in my office . . . but none in my bedroom. Normally, an upright fan is sufficient to keep me comfortable and able to sleep. Not last week. I used my fan but it was like a sauna in my bedroom so I would duck into the shower, twice, drench myself, throw a beach towel on my bed and plop myself down. The fan breezes hit my very wet body and instant cool down! I also had bottled water at my bedside so would occasionally pour it on my chest, belly and head . . .and another instant cool down. It worked. I was able to enjoy a delicious sleep for 6-7 hours.

Improvisation I think it’s called.

969 years, purportedly the longestlived human being. I know there is considerable debate about time frames in antiquity. Still, the Bible nevertheless records the deaths of many, discusses the ages of people, and recounts the difficulties many have faced.

more careful, they finally decided to have grandpa eat by himself in the kitchen corner, on a small table. And to make certain he didn’t break any of his daughter-in-law’s fragile dishes, his porcelain plate was now replaced with a wooden bowl.

Jacob, in Genesis 47:7-9, is asked

by Pharaoh how old he is. His reply is 130 years old and unpleasant. After Jacob speaks with his sons, he tells them he is about to be gathered to his people, i.e., he is going to die. Joseph, his son, also speaks of his dying, “I am about to die.” Genesis 50:24. God attends the death of Moses after he was told his life was over and would no longer be used by God. Deuteronomy 34:5. The signs of his decline escaped the ravages of age, thanks to good eyesight and vigor. Even Jesus confronts the appointment of death by telling his disciples that he is going to die, not normally, but rather at the hands of His enemies.

All seemed to be back to normal.

But, scraps of food from grandpa’s wooden bowl would, somehow, still continue to find its way to the floor. His little granddaughter noticed as grandpa sat, alone, away from his family, that he often had a tear in his eye.

*** My office away from home: Three or four days a week you can find me at Charlie’s Family Restaurant, 210 N. Ivy St., in Escondido.

That has become my “home away from home,” and my “personal office space.”

It’s a great place to hold business meetings. The food is good, more than reasonable in price, and the service is outstanding.

Then, one day it happened.

When the family was eating their supper, the little girl was on the floor beside her grandpa’s chair, gathering pieces of food scraps that grandpa had dropped off his wooden bowl. Seeing their daughter this way, her parents quickly grew upset with her. Both grandpa’s son and daughter-in-law abruptly got up from the dinner table and loudly asked their 5-year-olde daughter as they screamed at her: “WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH THOSE SCRAPS?!”

I very much recommend it for business meetings. If you have a large group they have a banquet room in back that will work for you. If you see me there, stop by and say hello.

Charlie’s will treat you right.

What is the sign of death? Can we tell when our appointed time is near? Some have felt and even wanted to die, yet they have lived many more years. Can one will to die? It doesn’t seem so from my experience. There are many signs of the process of death with aging, different forms of disease, and physical and mental disability.

About the only sure thing that one can say about death is that when the season is over, we will die whether we want to or not. It is all within our season of life. It is this that the Christ of the Bible confronts, giving humanity a new season of rebirth and no death.

See you again next week?

Pastor Huls

And whatever mishap he may have had, he was never again scolded,

Chuckles from page 2

Sometimes the “M” is silent.

her and says, “It’s a knickknack, Patty Whack. Give the frog a loan.

His old man’s a Rolling Stone.”

Dreams are what allow us to live the lives we otherwise would only dream of . . .

(You sang it, didn’t you? Yeah, I know you did.)

I’ve been sleeping wonderfully well of late . . . and having marvelous dreams.

nights when I would lie awake, looking at the ceiling, just praying that I could fall asleep . . even if only for an hour or so. It’s a miserable feeling, being sleep deprived.

Knowing what it’s like to not being able to sleep I now appreciate sleep so much more.

Because I have a hearing loss problem I usually meet either way in back, away from the clatter of pots and pans in the kitchen, or on the patio . . . usually before 11am as it is both shaded, cool, and quiet.

***

*** Santa has been reading your emails all year.

Most of you are getting Bibles and dictionaries. *** Be careful when you follow the masses.

Sometimes we take a delicious sleep for granted. You don’t really appreciate how precious a good, solid sleep is until you’ve been sleep deprived.

Almost two years ago I fell and broke my right shoulder. Very painful healing process. Aside from the pain I was also not able to sleep well. I can remember several

but smiled upon. And the little girl noticed that she never again saw a tear in grandpa’s eyes. But, she did notice a twinkle in his eyes. As well as a big smile, whenever he looked, lovingly, in her direction.

God bless our grandparents, verily, they are true treasures in our lives.

SPECIAL THANKS: To all my fans who approached me in person, or emailed me for this storyline idea. Please keep sending me your thoughts and story ideas. You are what makes The Paper special.

SPECIAL DEDICATION: This cover story is dedicated to my editor and publisher of The Paper, lyle e. davis. I happen to know, first hand, that lyle e. davis is one the most loving and financiallygenerous and supportive grandfathers towards his precious granddaughter “Alex” whom he loves with all his heart. This dedication will no doubt surprise him due to his own self-effacing and humble nature. So I shall bear witness, as the Good Book demands of me.

That’s when the little girl stopped and looked up and said, “I’m making wooden bowls for you Mommy and Daddy, so when you both grow olde.”

Often out of the mouths of babes, comes the expected truth.

From that day onward, as the story goes, grandpa always ate at the dinner table – with the rest of the family.

And dreams! What dreams! Sometimes when I dream I’m young again . . late 20’s, early to mid 30’s . . . I’m strong, fast, decisive, tough. I can chase bad guys and bring them to justice . . . they earn and deserve the thrashing I give them. (But have you ever noticed that, in your dreams, you always run in slow motion? Makes it hard to catch the bad guys (or to get away from them). Still, in the end, justice prevails because, well, you know . . .I’m young and strong and

Friedrich Gomez

. . .well, you get the picture.

I’d love to discuss this further with you but I think it’s time for my nap.

I want to be young again! *** You know you’re drunk when you sit down on the toilet seat and try to put the seat belt on. *** Overheard a lady say she won’t let her kids watch “Peppa Pig” because it encourages bad behavior . . .like jumping in puddles.

I watched years of Road Runner as a kid and haven’t blown up anybody . . . yet. ***

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LEGALS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9013955 The name of the business: Foxy Faces Esthetics, located at 1582 W. San Marcos Blvd., Suite 102, San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, Amber Layne Fox, 1582 W. San Marcos Blvd., Suite 102, San Marcos, CA 92078. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: N/A /s/ Amber Fox with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 7/22/2025 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9014072 The name of the business: Set In Stone Concrete, located at 1990 Alessandro Trail, Vista, CA 92084. Registrant, Matthew Cody Stone, 1990 Alessandro Trail, Vista, CA 92084, Briea Nicole Stone, 1990 Alessandro Trail, Vista, CA 92084. This business is operated by a Married Couple.

First day of business: 7/1/2025 /s/ Matthew Cody Stone with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 7/22/2025 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9013470 The name of the business: Point A To Z, LLC, located at 311 Fireside St, Oceanside, CA 92058. Registrant, Point A To Z, 311 Fireside St, Oceanside, CA 92058. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company.

First day of business: 10/4/2024 /s/ Karin D. Wright, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 7/15/2025 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9014542 The name of the business: Coastal Yokel, located at 2607 Joan Lane, Fallbrook, CA 92028. Registrant, Teresa Lynn Sargent, PO Box 1112, Fallbrook, CA 92028. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: N/A /s/ Teresa Lynn Sargent with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 7/30/2025 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9014332 The name of the business: Magnum Laser Fab, located at 985 Poinsettia Ave., #B, Vista, CA 92081. Registrant, Magnum Offroad LLC, 985 Poinsettia Ave., #B, Vista, CA 92081. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company.

First day of business: 1/1/2025 /s/ Michael Rosenzwerg, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 7/28/2025 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9014023 The name of the business: South Bay Auto Care, located at 428 Smith Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910. Registrant, Pablo Arturo Padilla Casillas, 428 Smith Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910, Arturo Padilla, 428 Smith Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910. This business is operated by a General Partnership.

First day of business: N/A /s/ Pablo Arturo Padilla Casillas with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 7/22/2025 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9011245 The name of the business: Care Choice Home Care, located at 1152 S. Santa Fe Ave., Vista, CA 92083. Registrant, care Choice Health Systems Inc., 1151 S. Santa Fe Ave., Vista, CA 92083. This business is operated by a Corporation.

First day of business: 7/29/2014

/s/ Kimberly Wilson, COO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 6/11/2025 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14/2025 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME 25CU040163N TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Pargol Agha Mohialddin filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Pargol Agna Mohialddin to Proposed name Pargol Mohi. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objections that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: September 12, 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, 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 July 31, 2025 /s/ Brad A. Weinreb, Judge of the Superior Court 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28/2025 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME 25CU039634N TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Kendall Naomi Hogan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Kendall Naomi Hogan to Proposed name Kendall Naomi Salinas. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objections that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: September 12, 2025, 8:30 am, in Dept. N-25 No hearing will occur on above date. Please see attachment The address of the court is: 325 S Melrose Dr, Vista, 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 July 29, 2025 /s/ Brad A. Weinreb, Judge of the Superior Court 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9014156 The name of the business: Treehouse Studios, located at 5670 Bounty Street, San Diego, CA 92120. Registrant, Robert D. B. Burns, 5670 Bounty Street, San Diego, CA 92120. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: 7/18/2025 /s/ Robert D. B. Burns with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 7/23/2025 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9015033 The name of the business: Dwell Studio, located at 2965 Roosevelt St., Carlsbad, CA 92008. Registrant, Julia Mozelle Sims, 1720 Calle Platico, Oceanside, CA 92056. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: 7/5/2007 /s/ Julia Sims with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/6/2025 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9014539 The name of the business: Jane Day Services, located at 943 Sunset Dr., Vista, CA 92081. Registrant, Jane Elizabeth Day, 943 Sunset Dr., Vista, CA 92081. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: 5/1/2025 /s/ Jane E. Day with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 7/30/2025 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9015335 The name of the business: Royalty Touch, located at 17161 Alva Rd., San Diego, CA 92127. Registrant, Alex Shoeybi, 17161 Alva Rd., San Diego, CA 92127. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: N/A /s/ Alex Shoeybi with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/11/2025 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9015394 The name of the business: The Deep Forest, located at 945 Lake Ridge Dr., San Marcos, CA 92078.

Registrant, Christopher Martin Kennedy, 945 Lake Ridge Dr., San Marcos, CA 92078. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: N/A /s/ Christopher Martin Kennedy, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/12/2025 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9014563 The name of the business: Painting Collective, located at 527 N. Highway 101 Ste E, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Registrant, The Wallpaper Collective, 527 N. Highway 101 Ste E, Solana Beach, CA 92075.

This business is operated by a Corporation.

First day of business: N/A /s/ Nir Berkovich, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 7/30/2025 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11/2025 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME 25CU041151N TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Artemis Kefallinos filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Artemis Kefallinos to Proposed name Artemios Kefallinos. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objections that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: September 19, 2025, 8:30 am, in Dept. N-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 August 6, 2025 /s/ Brad A. Weinreb, Judge of the Superior Court 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11/2025 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME 25CU042425N TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Farnaz Soltanabadi Shiralipour filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Farnaz Soltanabadi Shiralipour to Proposed name Farrah Farnaz Shiralipour. 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: October 3, 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 August 13, 2025 /s/ Brad A. Weinreb, Judge of the Superior Court 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9015807 The name of the business: Ultron Marketing, located at 13221 Carriage Rd., Apt 5, Poway, CA 92064.

Registrant, Victoria Graciela Tran, 13221 Carriage Rd., Apt 5, Poway, CA 92064. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: 8/18/2025 /s/ Victoria Graciela Tran with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/18/2025 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9015613 The name of the business: Very Special Events, located at 12182-B Royal Birkdale Row, Rancho Bernardo, CA 92128. Registrant, Nancy R. Walters, 12182-B Royal Birkdale Row, Rancho Bernardo, CA 92128. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: N/A /s/ Nancy R. Walters with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/14/2025 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9015953 The name of the business: JL’s Paradise Plumbing LLC, located at 1320 McClelland Street., San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, JL’s Paradise Plumbing LLC, 1320 McClelland Street, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company.

First day of business: 8/19/2025 /s/ Jimmie Joseph Lujan Jr., CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/20/2025 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/2025 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME 25CU044609N TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Nedda Grady filed a petition with this court for

a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Nedda Grady to Proposed name Nedda Ava Grady. 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: October 10, 2025, 8:30 am, in Dept. N-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 August 26, 2025 /s/ Brad A. Weinreb, Judge of the Superior Court 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9016146 The name of the business: OK 3D Studio, located at 1596 Berkshire Ct., San Marcos, CA 92069.

Registrant, Christopher Yen Ogi, 1596 Berkshire Ct., San Marcos, CA 92069, Kyle Ogi, 1596 Berkshire Ct., San Marcos, CA 92069.

This business is operated by CoPartners.

First day of business: N/A /s/ Yen Ogi with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/21/2025 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9016425 The name of the business: Landers Electric, located at 31551 Calle De Las Rosas, Bonsall, CA 92003.

Registrant, Landers Electrical Contracting Inc., 31551 Calle De Las Rosas, Bonsall, CA 92003.

This business is operated by a Corporation.

First day of business: 1/5/2022 /s/ Stephan Alan Landers, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/27/2025 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9016225 The name of the business: Eve’s Garden Decor, located at 1657 Palomar Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Cynthia Lee Johnson, 1657 Palomar Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: N/A /s/ Cynthia Lee Johnson with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/22/2025 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9016603 The name of the business: Used As New, located at 935 Alta Vista Dr., Unit 1, Vista, CA 92084. Registrant, Allison Danielle Bohm, 935 Alta Vista Dr., Unit 1, Vista, CA 92084. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: 12/2/2024 /s/ Allison Danielle Bohm with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/28/2025 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9016655 The name of the business: El Valle Roofing, located at 1824 Christi Dr., Vista, CA 92084. Registrant, Alejandro Sanchez Garcia, 1824

Christi Dr., Vista, CA 92084. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: 7/20/2025 /s/ Alejandro Sanchez Garcia with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/28/2025 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9016519 The name of the business: Vetmed Consulting, located at 1949 Kellogg Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008.

Registrant, Bela Denes Dr., 1949 Kellogg Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008, Eva Denesne Balla, 1949 Kellogg Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008. This business is operated by a Married Couple.

First day of business: 8/27/2025 /s/ Bela Denes Dr. with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/27/2025 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9016208 The name of the business: LVR Cyber Tech, located at 150 E. Rancho Santa Fe Rd., Spc 83, San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, Leonardo Velasquez, 150 E. Rancho Santa Fe Rd., Spc 83, San Marcos, CA 92078. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: N/A /s/ Leonardo Velasquez with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/22/2025 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9016457 The name of the business: V&M Tax Services, located at 744 Grand Ave., Suite 101, San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, Vennica Infante, 722 Rena Dr., Oceanside, CA 92057. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: 7/1/2025 /s/ Vennica Infante with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/27/2025 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9016680 The name of the business: AllStar Smog Oceanside Inc., located at 2017 Oceanside Blvd., Ste A, Oceanside, CA 92054. Registrant, All-Star Smog Oceanside Inc., 2017 Oceanside Blvd., Ste A, Oceanside, CA 92054. This business is operated by an F.A. Corporation.

First day of business: 7/21/2025 /s/ Thomas Dotts, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/29/2025 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9016590 The name of the business: Rea Creatives, Rea-Rachel Ames Photography, Rea Talent, Rea Coaching, located at 3331 Lile Street, Oceanside, CA 92056. Registrant, Rachel Elizabeth Ames, 3331 Lile Street, Oceanside, CA 92056. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: 1/2/2007 /s/ Rachel Elizabeth Ames with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/28/2025 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25/2025

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