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Golf Cart Accident

While driving home in my golf cart, I swerved to avoid hitting a deer, lost control and landed in a ditch, severely banging my head.

Dazed and confused, I crawled out of the ditch to the edge of the road when a shiny new convertible pulled up with a very beautiful woman who asked, "Are you okay?

As I looked up, I noticed she was wearing a low-cut blouse with a cleavage to die for.

"I'm okay I think." I replied as I pulled myself up to the side of the car to get a closer look.

She said, "Get in and I'll take you home, so I can clean and bandage that nasty scrape on your head.” That’s nice of you," I answered, "But I don't think my wife will like me doing that!"

"Oh, come now, I'm a nurse," she insisted. "I need to see if you have any more scrapes and then treat them properly." Well, she was really pretty and very persuasive.

Being sort of shaken and weak, I agreed, but repeated, "I'm sure my wife won't like this.

We arrived at her place which was just a few miles away and, after a couple of cold beers and the bandaging I thanked her and said, "I feel a lot better, but I know my wife is going to be really upset so I'd better go now. "Don't be silly!" she said with a smile. "Stay for a while. She won't know anything. By the way, where is she?" "My guess is that she's still in the ditch." •••• Science is working on the wrong thing. I don't want to live to 150. I want to be 40 for 30 years. ••••

Friendship among Women:

A woman didn't come home one night. The next morning she told her husband that she had slept over at a friend's house. The man called his wife's 10 best friends. None of them knew anything about it. house. The woman called her husband's 10 best friends. Eight confirmed that he had slept over, and two said he was still there. •••• So many people these days are so judgmental.

I can tell just by looking at them. •••• One moment you’re young and fun. The next moment you’re turning down the stereo in your car so you can see better.

•••• Minister says to the groom, “You’re supposed to say ‘I do,’ not ‘I’ll try.’ •••• A friend suggested I put manure on my strawberries.

I’m not doing that again. I’m going back to whipped cream. •••• Next time you’re feeling down remember that life is all about perspective.

I have a friend who has sex 2-3 times a day, excercises twice a day, reads two books a week yet everyday he complains about how much he hates prison.

•••• When I find it I don’t need it. When I need it I can’t find it. •••• My neighbors complaint about me groaning too loud having sex in the morning. If they only knew I was just trying to put my socks on.

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The Pastor Says...

Pastor Richard Huls (Retired)

THE SEASON FOR FORGIVENESS

The Bible says, “There is a season for everything under heaven.” In the Paper issue of August 12, 2021, there was an article, “Fired for comments made as a child.” I commend Frederick Gomez for sharing it. It is especially appropriate in an age of judgment, self-righteousness, condemnation, hypocrisy, and faultfinding. This age seems to be the season for this behavior. When did all of this start? It is not new to our age. Much of Jesus’ ministry in the first century dealt with the selfrighteous fault-finding religious leaders. He confronts those who would condemn the woman caught in the act of adultery with, “He who is without sin, let him cast the first stone.” He shows mercy and com-

Paws For Reading - Wednesday, September 15, 4:00pm-5:00pm; ages 5-12. Read aloud to certified Love on a Leash pet therapy dogs for fun or to help improve reading skills. Registration is not required.

Pet Parade

Archie was neutered when he came to us. While in our care, he has been vaccinated and microchipped and received medical care.

Why this pet is the one for you: Archie is a staff and volunteer favorite. His sweet, charming personality always shines and everyone is his friend.

He loves sitting in laps and being pet and isn't shy about letting you know that.

Archie will need special care in his new home. He is diabetic and will need insulin and prescription diet to help support stable blood sugars.

If you'd like to meet this super nice boy, please stop by San Diego Humane Society’s Escondido campus and say hello!

Archie is available for adoption at San Diego Humane Society’s Escondido Campus at 3500 Burnet Drive. To learn more about making him part of your family, please visit sdhumane.org/adopt passion to those who are the tax collectors, adulterers, and sinners, while he bears down harshly on those who are the pious, judgmental, and self-righteous. The difference is the awareness of the sinner, while the religious groups don’t admit that they, too, are sinners in need of forgiveness.

Why is there such a self-righteous movement today in politics, churches, and society? Perhaps it is because it is easier to see the faults of others and not our own. The way out of this dilemma is to admit our own (sins) and seek forgiveness. When that is done, and only when it is done, we can rise above the need to resurrect the faults of others from yesteryear and more recently, even today. Indeed, what value is it to parade the wrongs of others and deny our own?

While not all who read the Paper are Bible believing followers, there is wisdom in the prayer of Jesus, “Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.” It is always in season.

Pastor Huls

You are always encouraged to dial 760-746-6611 for inspiration and encouragement.

Rhymes & Reading - Mondays, September 13 & 27, 10:3011:00am; ages 4-5. Join Mrs. Cox for stories and activities to help your preschoolers prepare for kindergarten. Arrive early for a spot!

Teens Go to the Movies: Cruella. Saturday, Septemver 18, 11:00am1:30pm; ages 13-18. Haul yourself out of bed, throw on some sweats and head to the Library for a movie screening. Keep yourself awake with tasty treats, frothy beverages and friends! Disney’s Cruella follows the early days of one of cinema’s most notorious—and notoriously fashionable—villians. During the 1970s London punk rock revolution, a young grifter transforms herself into the raucous, revengebent Cruella de Vil. TeenTasticFunTime: Wednesday, September 29, 4:00-6:00pm; ages 12-17. TeenTasticFunTime is a monthly event for teens to get together and have fun. Each event features an escape room game, a craft project, tasty treats and a giveaway.

Pet Parade

Xara is pet of the week at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 5-yearold, 9-1/2-pound, female, Domestic Long Hair cat with a Black and White coat. Her name means “Princess.”

She was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through the FOCAS program, then adopted five years ago. Now her owner moved to go to college, leaving Xara with her family. Xara was too active for them, so they brought her back to find her a new home. She’s affectionate but doesn’t care to be picked up.

The $100 adoption fee for Xara includes medical exam, spay, up to date vaccinations, and registered microchip. For information about Adoption or to become a Virtual Foster log on to www.SDpets.org.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

2021-9019053

The name of the business: 626 Equipment Rentals; Six to Six Equipment Rentals, located at 175 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, CA. 92078 Registrant Information: Six to Six, Inc. 175 Via Vera Cruz.

San Marcos, Ca. 92078 This business is operated by a corporation. First day of business 9/22/1986. /s/ Jay Cummins, President Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/26/2021 9/2, 9/9, 9/16 & 9/23/21

A Weekly Message from the Mayor of Your Community published in the belief that it is important for elected leaders to communicate with their constituents and that constituents have a means of hearing from their elected leaders.

San Marcos • Mayor Rebecca Jones

City of San Marcos announces COVID-19 Nonprofit Community Grant Program Last month, the City of San Marcos announced a $3 million COVID-19 Nonprofit Community Grant Program, aimed at helping essential nonprofits serve San Marcos residents who have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. San Marcos nonprofits make positive impacts daily. It was especially noticeable during the pandemic, as they played a valuable role in supporting the community. Due to significant financial challenges faced by nonprofits, the San Marcos City Council committed a portion of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to provide needed assistance through grants to nonprofits. The council hopes to touch every corner of the city by supporting nonprofits working to better the lives of San Marcos residents. The City will host virtual webinars from 1-2 p.m. on Sept. 15, Oct. 19, and Nov. 18 to answer program questions. Applications are open; learn more at www.san-marcos.net/nonprofitgrants.

Vista • Mayor Judy Ritter

Vista's Outdoor Lifestyle Centers Thriving

Many outdoor “lifestyle” shopping centers are gaining popularity, especially as many of us have grown accustomed to more outdoor time and fresh air. Two outdoor lifestyle centers, Vista Village and North County Square, plan to not only thrive, but are also repositioning post-pandemic and reimagining the live, work, play, and shop experience. North County Square is positioning itself as a lifestyle and destination center and continues to woo new retailers and eateries as part of its long term strategy of keeping the center vibrant; and Vista Village is taking a fresh look at how they are planning for anticipated growth. As Vista’s outdoor lifestyle shopping centers plan for the future, the City will continue working with them to improve and keep them relevant for the future.

News from Pala Casino

Pala Casino just continues to add to its reputation as a top venue for great entertainment!

Just look at some of the great Tribute Artists that they offer:

FORTUNATE SON – TRIBUTE TO CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL Friday, September 3 8:00 PM Events Center $15.00 URBAN SKIES – TRIBUTE TO KEITH URBAN Saturday, September 4 8:00 PM Events Center $15.00

All events will be held at the Events Center, with reduced capacity, increased cleaning, and additional safety measures.

Tickets are on sale now, with no service charge, at the Pala Box Office, www.palacasino.com and 1-877-WIN-PALA Escondido • Mayor Paul “Mac” McNamara

Greetings Escondido,

After a long while because of COVID, I attended our restarted

Community Advisory Group on Homelessness last night. We had a decent turnout of concerned residents. I was encouraged by their questions, their compassion, and genuine interest in trying to figure out what might work to solve this issue within the legal parameters we have to deal with.

I think our staff did a great job outlining what we are doing, and what we still can do. Sometimes we will hear the question, what is the city doing, and the answer is quite a lot. You can find a ton of information and answers to your questions on the city website- https://homelessness.escondido.org. If you haven’t looked through it and are concerned about the problem, it is really worth a good review.

We plan to have another meeting in the next quarter with a focus on the challenges businesses are facing.

One final thought – when asked by someone how can I help, I always tell them to volunteer at one of the organizations who have professionals dealing with the homeless. They need volunteers and they are the ones trained to address the challenges associated with this issue.

Stay informed, Be Kind, Remember your neighbor, and Stay safe!

Semper Fi, Mac Paul P. McNamara, Mayor of Escondido pmcnamara@escondido.org

ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO

SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JCFORM #NC-120) Due to the COV ID-19 pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court’s facilities unsafe, and pusuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Orde is made: NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC120).

If all requirements for a name

change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

If all the rquirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a remote hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS

(excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE

SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this attacchment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the Court. SUITE 130 RENOVATIONS – ONE CIVIC CENTER DRIVE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that IDS Real Estate Group and the City of San Marcos (City) request proposals from qualified contractors for the above stated project.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Work includes renovations of an existing tenant suite. The work will occur at One Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA. Contractors must meet or exceed the specifications and requirements stated in the Request for Proposal (RFP).

CONTRACT TERM

The Contractor shall diligently and continuously prosecute the work to completion, which shall be no later than June 30, 2022.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOS-

AL: All proposals must be received by the project construction manager via email no later than 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Late proposals will not be accepted. Proposing contractors are required to request a read receipt or a reply from the project construction manager for confirmation of delivery. Facsimile submittals are not acceptable. Proposals should be addressed to City of San Marcos c/o IDS Real Estate Group, Attn: Construction Manager, 629 J Street, Suite 204, San Diego, CA 92101. All proposals are to be electronic and shall be sent to: cmaurer@idsrealestate.com

PRE-SUBMITTAL MEETING AND SITE WALK:

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Restaurant Guide Pick up Delivery In Room Dining

Escondido Escondido

Dominic’s Gourmet Restaurant 113 E. Grand Ave Escondido, Ca.

760.480.1704

dominicsgourmetrestaurant.com Open 7 days a week. In room dining! Check our menu, call us. We’ll give great food and service!

Mike’s BBQ

760.746.4444 1356 W Valley Pkwy Escondido, CA mikesbbq.us Check our menu at our website, or just call. In-room dining! Open T-Thu 11am-7pm, Fri/Sat from 11am to 8pm

Paul & Nome Van Middlesworth, The Computer Factory

www. thecomputerfactory.net

Why we go to work in the morning

Last week the San Diego Union Tribune announced the results of their annual “Best of San Diego” reader’s poll. For the sixth straight year The Computer Factory was among the “Best” computer stores selected. In past years dozens of computer stores competed and there were as many as ten finalists. This year only four computer stores made to cut, The Computer Factory, Apple, Costco and Best Buy.

The three other “Best Computer Stores” combined 500 billion in sales, 600 thousand employees and 30 San Diego County locations. Apple Stores work solely with Apple products, only 8% of the computer population. Costco sells all brands but doesn’t do any comStore.” We’ve been on the same corner in San Marcos for 26 years selling and fixing PCs. Nome and I were raised in small town Eastern Indiana where lifelong friendships and relationships were the rule rather than the exception. Between 1970-1990 my corporate career moved us from Indiana to Florida to Minnesota to Canada and then to California. During those hectic years we missed the sense of community we grew up with and we worried about the effect it might have on our growing family. We settled in San Marcos 1990, opened The Computer Factory in 1995 and started getting to know San Marcos and our surrounding communities. Through our years of membership in Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos and Escondido Chambers of Commerce we’ve hobnobbed with hundreds of

puter repair or service. Best Buy sells all brands but their computer service organization, the “Geek Squad” has a YELP rating of 1.5 on a scale of 5. You probably don’t want them to get their hands on your PC.

The Computer Factory has annual sales of less than 1.0 million dollars, four employees and one “Worldwide” location but we are the only finalist that actually builds computers and we repair and upgrade all brands of Windows based computers. In addition to our own brand of custom built workstations we specialize in selling and customizing “enterprise refurbs.” “Enterprise Refurbs” are PCs (desktop, tower, All-in-One, notebook and micros) that become available as a result of budgeted replacement cycles, (typically three to five year cycles). New “enterprise” computers cost two to three times as much as “retail” models but there is a huge difference. The enterprise PCs are expensive because the high reliability components are designed to support continuous service in business environments. “Retail” models are designed to price compete among consumers who know little about quality reliability and performance. These are PRICE shoppers and it makes sense to price compete by providing the cheapest computer that can survive the single year warranty period. That’s your “retail” Dell and HP PC.

There is another difference between us and our fellow “Best Computer our fellow small business men and women. Through local organizations like our Church, Lion’s, Historical Society, San Marcos Foundation, Business Builders Network etc we’ve become acquainted with our civic leaders and others who volunteer and work in the community. Over the years, here in San Marcos, we have completely regained that lost sense of community that we grew up with in Indiana.

The Computer Factory is an important part of our lives today. We are well past retirement age but we get up, get dressed and go to work every day but Sunday. Each day we do things that help our neighbors adapt to technologies that make their lives better. How does it get any better than that?