MOTORCYCLIST KILLED IN JULIAN CRASH IDENTIFIED
East County Magazine News Service October 9 2011 (Julian) – Rogelio Malihan, 53, died at the scene of a three-motorcycle accident shortly after noon today while riding with his son and a close friend on southbound Highway 79. According to the San Diego Medical Examiner, the lead bike stopped due to traffic and the decedent had to slam on his brakes and was ejected into the northbound lane. Motorcyclists traveling northbound tried to avoid him, but he was struck by one of the motorcyclists. Responding to a 911 call, police and medics found the victim with severe trauma and no pulse. Advanced cardiac life support was initiated but to no avail and death was pronounced at the scene. The highway was shut down, causing traffic delays pending the Medical Examiner’s arrival. Malihan resided with his wife and son in San Diego.
THOUSANDS JOIN OCCUPY SAN DIEGO MOVEMENT, INCLUDING EAST COUNTY RESIDENTS
Story by Miriam Raftery Photos by Ron Logan October 8, 2011 (San Diego) – “I went down there because I feel like America has changed in a bad way…It’s fallen apart and it seems like our Congress doesn’t care,” Dennis Richardson, a Lakeside businessman who participated in the Occupy San Diego march downtown last night, told ECM. He joined tens of thousands across the nation holding similar vigils to protest corporate bail-outs and benefits for the wealthy while ordinary Americans are hurting. Crowd size estimates for the first night of the occupation ranged from 1,000 to several thousand people, with more and more joining in as word spreads about the encampment which is slated to continue indefinitely. “It’s pretty obvious when I hear them talk that they are saying to the citizens they’re more interested in big corporations, in making sure that they protect the people that make a lot of money,” added Richardson, who said he is concerned about his children’s future as jobs and security for the middle class have diminished. “I’m talking about the people who make millions of dollars, the global corporations that are constantly outsourcing jobs overseas–not those of us who are small business owners, who employ people here in the United States.“ Bonnie Burns Price, PhD, of La Mesa, had this to say about the Occupy San Diego demonstration and the Occupy Wall Street demonstration that has inspired similar events. “They are expressions representing the 99% of us who are stuck with the bills of corporate bailouts and continuing tax loopholes that favor the 1% who care nothing about how we survive.” Patrick Dean, a chef and father of young children in La Mesa, tweeted from the scene, “San Diego is makin’ me proud! This march is huge! I say 10,000 people. WE ARE THE 99%.” “Thomas Jefferson predicted the future perfectly, unfortunately,” said Ray Lutz of El Cajon, founder of Citizens Oversight Committees and an organizer of the rally. Lutz posted this Jefferson quote on his Facebook page: “I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations …will..deprive the people of all property until their children wake up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered.” Simon Mayeski of San Diego observed that America has reverted to the situation in 1776, when the British government partnered with corporations in monopolies and the American colonists revolted, calling it tyranny. Marchers chanted “We got sold out, banks got bailed out,” during last night’s march, which received coverage in major media. “It was awakening. It was thunderous,” Richardson concluded. “What was amazing to me, it was complete mix of everybody –young to old, healthy people to disabled people, military to every walk of life. I know that the 99% is made up of all of us—it includes every religion, every race, every political party.” Richardson said a small band of counter-protesters from a Christian sect initially interrupted the rally calling participants “sinners.” In response, demonstrators sent a “negotiating team” to talk to each counter-protester one on one. “These are kids, college age or a little bit older, and they convinced these people to set down their flags and quit protesting –they’re one of us,” he said. While a substantial police presence was evident, the march and occupation in San Diego has been peaceful thus far. The same has held true in most cities, where protesters insist they will camp out until changes are made to a situation in which 1% of Americans control 40% of the wealth, while many people are in need. Locally, poverty rates are now 30% in El Cajon and 17% countywide, with high jobless rates, foreclosures, impacts of budget cuts and a rising cost of living fostering a sense of desperation among more and more people. Richardson wants to see people’s needs given at least equal weight to those of corporations—and to see corporations pay their fair share in taxes. He objects to companies such as Exxon Mobile and General Electric pocketing record profits while paying zero taxes. “I went down there as a person who wanted to be counted,” the Lakeside resident concluded, summing up the feelings of many here. View a video of the march through San Diego: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbNT3ZEuaxY For more information, follow the Occupy San Diego movement at http://occupysd.org/ or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Occupy-San-Diego/198003106936678.
DREAM DOGS LOOKING FOR FOREVER HOMES
October 8, 2011, (Alpine) — Not all pictues of all k9 kids included this time. However, here are their descriptions. They are all very good looking, and get along nicely with other dogs and kids. They all bond closely and have never shown any aggressive behavior. -Bichon Frise Mix 2 years old, white, 17.2 pounds, neutered male, very cute, looking for a calm sweet human companion. -Black and Tan Shepherd Mix 7 months old, very playful and outgoing, very friendly and funny, great with all dogs,spayed female. – Siberian Husky/ German Shepherd, silver in color, spayed female, 1.7 years old, fun sweet dog. Great jogging or hiking partner, bonds closely. – Bichon Frise/ Maltese, Apricot in color, Super cute!!, 17 lbs, neutered male. Great family dog. If you are Interested in any of these great companions please contact: Cate Sacks Shelter Dogs To Dream Dogs 619-813-1252 k9andk8@gmail.com Please see more on my website: www.shelterdogstodreamdogs.com facebook: Shelter To Dogs To Dream Dogs
GOLF TOURNAMENT OCT. 14 TO BENEFIT HOME OF GUIDING HANDS
October8, 2011 (El Cajon ) – The Home of Guiding Hands 29th Golf Classic Pro-Am Tournament will tee off on Friday, October 14 at Sycuan Resort and Casino in El Cajon. Proceeds will benefit children and adults with developmental disabilities in this community. The event includes a day of golf with a San Diegio PGA member, entertaining contests, activities, buffet dinner, and auction. For more information, visit http://www.guidinghands.org/events_golf2011.shtml
GET READY FOR THE NEXT BIG EARTHQUAKE AND SHAKEOUT
October 8, 2011 (SAn Diego) — Would San Diego residents survive a major earthquake? They would greatly improve their chances of escaping serious injury or death by taking the safest action: Drop, Cover and Hold On. San Diego County residents have three more weeks to join the nearly eight million Californians, including more than 646,000 people in San Diego County, who have already signed up for the Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill, which will take place at 10:20 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20 or 10:20 on 10/20. “We are challenging our residents, community and business leaders to register for the ShakeOut drill and make earthquake preparedness part of their emergency plan,” said Chairman Bill Horn, Board of Supervisors. “The Great California ShakeOut drill starts the community thinking about personal preparedness and workplace safety.” Last year, 7.9 million people participated in the annual statewide drill. In San Diego County, 691,735 people were part of the drill and are ready to respond safely when the next quake strikes. “We encourage people to hold an earthquake drill for ShakeOut and at other times during the year because in a real emergency, people usually react on instinct and do what they have practiced,” said Herman Reddick, interim director of the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services. Individuals, families, schools, businesses, government agencies and organizations can register for the Great California ShakeOut at www.shakeout.org. “The Great California ShakeOut is the largest earthquake drill in U.S. history. This year, we are closing in on last year’s record of 7.9 million participants,” said Mark Benthien, of the Southern California Earthquake Center. “We want to remind San Diegans that even if they participated last year, they need to re-register this year as an individual or organization in order to be counted.” You can also get information about disaster preparedness including earthquake information from the Office of Emergency Services by visiting www.ReadySanDiego.org.
SPECIAL CRISIS TRAINING PROGRAM BEGINS OCTOBER 13
October 8, 2011 (San Diego) — Trauma Intervention Programs (TIP) of San Diego County, Inc. is a non-profit organization that partners with emergency responders to assist residents in crisis following a personal tragedy, such as the sudden death of a loved one. TIP is currently seeking volunteers to respond to the East County and National City areas to offer support services to residents. Volunteers are called to the scene by police, fire, and sheriff and are trained to help fellow citizens who are in distress as a result of a traumatic event. Volunteers respond within their community. The first few hours after a traumatic event has occurred are very confusing for everyone involved and the TIP volunteers are trained to provide the necessary emotional first aid and other temporary support until the persons involved in the crisis are able to depend on family, friends, and others. TIP is holding a volunteer training academy in La Mesa beginning October 13th. The academy costs $45 per person and is a 50-hour training program held on week nights and weekends. No prior experience is necessary. Interested citizens must be at least 16 years of age and have automobile transportation, insurance, and a cell phone. We are looking for adults and teens that are available for either day or night shifts. For a complete schedule of training times and further information regarding volunteer requirements, call the TIP office at (760) 931-2104, or see their website: www.tipsandiego.org.
ANTIQUE SHOW IN EL CAJON OCTOBER 12
October 8, 2011 (El Cajon) — The next monthly antique show in El Cajon will be held on Wednesday, October 12th! See all the great collectibles, including jewelry, photos, artwork, dolls, textiles, dishes, pottery, and glassware. This event is held the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Ronald Reagan Community Center located at 195 East Douglas Avenue, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Parking and admission are free and you can receive one free appraisal. Additional appraisals are $5.00 each. There is also a military collectible expert on hand. For more information, or if you would like to be a vendor, please call (619) 887-8762.