Volume 48 - No. 48
By Friedrich Gomez
The time-worn adage: “Easier said than done,” always seems to apply to someone else and never to ourselves. This is a common inclination born of human egotism. It’s easy to say we would’ve followed Jesus in his rebellious behavior over two thousand years ago, but in reality, we may not have. His loyal disciples who ate, slept, and lived with him and believed him to be the Hebrew Messiah, still scattered and deserted him during his greatest moments of The The Paper Paper -- 760.747.7119 760.747.7119
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need. Would you have fared any better? Would your faith have been mightier than that of his loyal disciple, Simon Peter, whom Jesus called “The Rock”?
If Jesus were here today, and beckoned you to leave your family, your wife, your husband, your children, and cherished loved ones – would you deny yourself, and follow him? Suddenly, the time-worn phrase, “Easier said than done,” takes on new meaning. The phrase suddenly challenges us into a deeply profound discus-
sion of who we are today, and how – if any – we have changed as human beings over the course of twenty-one centuries.
The question of whether Christians today would truly follow the historical Jesus and his revolutionary ways is an irresistible ‘feeding trough’ for contemporary pastors and ministers to sermonize over. It is a most fantastic conception with enormous implications. The debate and painful soul-searching it forces Christians to experience, is a requirement of their
faith: “How much do you love your Christ, and to what end would you sacrifice for him?”
It is surprising to note that many Christians initially are recorded to be steadfast and adamant in expressing their unswerving loyalty to their Christ, stating that they would have followed him during the time that he lived. However, upon deeper reflection of the danger in which Jesus lived and rebelled, these same Christians refine and, sometimes, retract their carte blanche remarks.
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This is an enormously fascinating study of the human psyche, belief system, and the imperfect attributes of our species, such as weakness and temptation (all the quintessential elements that come into play in all the Gospel commentaries).
So, before you jump on board the popularity wagon as a Jesusfollower (if you were back in his day), perhaps you should know a little more about him before the wagon gets hitched. We often forget that this historical Jewish rabbi we call Jesus was, in actuality, an extremist to the ninth power, a dangerous revolutionary in the eyes of the established Jewish religious orthodoxy, 21 centuries ago. It becomes easy for us to say we would follow him in his rebelrousing ways from the comfort of our warm, safe homes, today. In truth, we don’t know what it was actually like to exist in that volatile and explosive region of the ancient world. It was a filthinfested, diseased pagan world under the cruel control of the Roman Empire. You forget about the rape of your children, and grandchildren, and the sodomizing of your wife, husband, and parents. The daily cold-blooded killings without lawful intervention and protection that you insist upon having
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While walking down the street a Senator was tragically hit by a car and died. His soul arrives in Heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance.
"Welcome to Heaven," says St. Peter. "Before you settle in it seems there is a problem. We seldom see a high official around these parts you see, so we're not sure what to do with you."
in today’s modern world. We turn away in disgust over such commentaries because we lack the stomach for it, and yet we are among the first to eagerly stand up and openly declare, “Yes, of course I would’ve followed Jesus back then!” Jesus lived a most dangerous life with little or no concern for his own. He was a rule-breaker, revolutionary, and blasphemer, in the eyes of his own Jewish settlement. A peasant under the cruel and powerful Roman Empire. Now that you are cognizant of the violent antecedents of our cultural Jesus, and the savage bloodletting which led to his horrific nailing to a wooden cross, the pivotal question remains -would modern-day Christians have followed him? TEST ONE. Both Matthew and Luke refer to a critical encounter whereupon Jesus poses a sacrificial question to a man. Jesus’ question, on the surface, appears insensitive, harsh, perhaps even brutish. The man approaches Jesus and states that he wants to follow him. But, the man kindly asks Jesus if he can first bury his father. Jesus replies in Aramaic, “Come with me, and let the dead bury the dead.” Sadly, the man withdraws his request and returns to fulfill (at least in his mind) the honorable duty to his father.
"Really?, I've made up my mind. I want to be in Heaven," says the Senator. "I'm sorry, but we have our rules."
And with that St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to Hell.
The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a green golf course. In the distance is a clubhouse and standing in front of it are all his friends and other politicians who had worked with him.
Everyone is very happy and in evening dress. They run to greet him, shake his hand, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich at the expense of the people. They played a friendly game of golf and then dine on lobster, caviar and the finest champagne.
Also present is the devil who really is a very friendly guy who is having a good time dancing and telling jokes.
"No problem just let me in," says the Senator.
They are all having such a good time that before the Senator realizes it, it is time to go.
Then you can choose where to spend eternity."
The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens in Heaven where St. Peter is waiting for him, "Now
"Well, I'd like to, but I have orders from the higher ups. What we'll do is have you spend one day in Hell and one in Heaven.
Everyone gives him a hearty farewell and waves while the elevator rises.
Now, the question is, if you had just lost your son, daughter, spouse, or parents, would you have dropped everything, all burial expectations, and without leaving instructions to others, just leave to follow this Jesus?
(Notation: The false notion of the ancient Jewish practice of the eldest son remaining near the body for up to one year in order to bury the bones, was never a Jewish procedure during Jesus’ day. Nevertheless, this apologetic reasoning is still used in attempts to explain Jesus’ seemingly harsh and unreasonable request. The world’s foremost Judeo-Christian and secular antiquity scholars are in full consensus that the procedure during that historic time (for the Jews) was as follows: As soon as a person was dead, the eyes were closed, he/she was kissed with love and the body was washed (Genesis 50:1, Acts 9:37). In this washing, the body was anointed with perfumes (nard was the most usual of these, however myrrh and alces were also used). During the time of Jesus, the body was customarily wrapped in shroud (as was Lazarus) and the face covered with a special cloth called a sudarium. Hands and feet were tied with strips of cloth. Once this was done, relatives and friends would come to the home to say goodbye to the deceased for the last time. All of this happened in a very short it's time to visit Heaven."
So, 24 hours passed with the Senator joining a group of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing.
They have a good time and before he realizes it the 24 hours have gone by and St. Peter returns. "Well then you've spent a day in Hell and another in Heaven. Now choose your eternity." The Senator reflects for a minute before he answers: "Well, I would never have said it before, I mean Heaven has been delightful, but I think I would be better off in Hell."
So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to Hell Now the doors of the elevator open and he's in the middle of a barren land covered with waste and garbage. He sees all his friends, dressed in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags as more trash falls from above. The devil comes over to him and puts his arm around his shoulders. "I don't understand," stammers the Senator. "Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and clubhouse and we ate lobster and caviar, drank champagne and danced and had a great time. Now there's just a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable.
time; burial usually followed within eight hours of death. In such hot climate, burial could not be delayed.
It is necessary, in an article such as this, to make excursions to address such details because there still persists, to this day, the prevalent misconception that the dead body had to remain up to one year so that the bones could be buried by the surviving family. JudeoChristian cognoscenti believe this misinformation persists because “well-meaning” Christians do not wish for Jesus’ request to sound overlyharsh (to the son who just lost his father and only wishes to bury him first). In any regard, how did you do on this first question? Would you have dropped everything, before burying your son, daughter, spouse, or parents, and followed Jesus, as he requested? TEST TWO. In the Book of Leviticus, in the Christian Old Testament (Jewish Torah), God’s law is plainly set down regarding lepers when (according to Scripture) God spoke directly to Moses and Aaron. Clearly, leprosy was considered a most horrible affliction during Jesus’ day. Lepers were greatly The Elusive Jesus Cont. on Page 3
What happened?"
The devil smiles at him and says, "Yesterday we were campaigning. Today you voted."
Seniors -- For the older generation.
SMART ASS ANSWER #4
It was mealtime during an airline
'Would you like dinner?' , the flight attendant asked John, seated in front. 'What are my choices?' John asked.
'Yes or no,' she replied .
SMART ASS ANSWER #3
A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store but she couldn't find one big enough for her family. She asked a stock boy, ' Do these turkeys get any bigger?' The stock boy replied, 'No ma'am, they're dead...' SMART ASS ANSWER #2
The police officer got out of his car as the kid who was stopped for speeding rolled down his window. 'I've been waiting for you all day,' the officer said.
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Social Butterfly
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Gandelman, a Comic/Ventriloquist and has been seen on ABC World News Tonight with Peter Jennings. This was his childhood dream and after a near-fatal car accident he decided to pursue his dream, after spending 20 years in the newspaper business. Members are encouraged to Invite spouses, friends and family members to this special program. Lunch will be catered. Cost is $12/person. Reservations are required, by Friday, November 30th, to Joy at 760.855.3850.
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Escondido Woman’s Club Meeting Announced – The next general meeting of the Woman’s Club of Escondido will be on Monday, December 3rd, starting at 10:00am for time to spend at the Christmas Bazaar. The Bazaar will have five vendors selling wares and food items. The Woman’s Club will be selling their Cookbooks which include great recipes from members in the Club and their family and friends. Price is $7/each or two for $10. Get your copy before they are gone. The program will be entertainment by Joe
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feared and certainly considered unclean (non-kosher), and definitely not allowed to worship or socialize with the common people. The Old Testament Bible enumerates specific details regarding the quarantining of lepers. Even from a far distance, if anyone is approaching, lepers must cover their mouth with their hands and shout loudly, over and over, “Unclean! Unclean!" The New Testament Bible clearly records how lepers would violate these Biblical laws by approaching Jesus without warning. In a bad-scenariomade-worse, Jesus would break all rules by openly receiving them without admonishment; touching them and, ostensibly, healing the leper of his/her affliction. All of this, even on the Sabbath. Would you have sacrificed your health, and over-ridden a horrific fear (inherent for the time) to aid the historical Jesus in his healing ministry, when he dared touch and socially interact with lepers? Well, if you also answered “yes” to this second question, then you’re doing much better than even many of his would-be disciples.
TEST THREE. In the next sacrificial test, a very rich man is talking with Jesus. The man seems like a good person and
Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting for North County Inland is Announced – Monday, December 3rd is the date for the Parkinson’s Support Group meeting for all North County Inland communities. North County Parkinson’s Support Group is sponsoring monthly meetings for persons with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. Free monthly meetings will occur the first Monday of every month from 10:00am to 12:00noon at San Rafael Church, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo, in the Parish Center. The first hour features a speaker relating to Parkinson’s and the second half consists of breakout groups of Parkinson’s patients together in one area and caregivers in another area. The speaker for this meeting is Chris Buscher, Executive Director of the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego, who will present “Programs and Services that enhance Mind, Movement and Morale” for people with Parkinson’s. There will also be some social time and eats. Come learn, share, meet, and have a snack with other involved persons. If you have questions, call: Brigit King at 858.354.2498 or Carol Maher at 760.749.8234.
HVVC to Celebrate at Holiday Dinner Meeting – The local Hidden Valley Vista Council (HVVC) of Beta Sigma Phi International will celebrate its’ annual Holiday Dinner Meeting, “A Winter Wonderland,” on December 4th, at the Olive Garden, 1107 West Valley Pkwy, Escondido, for all chapter members (active, inactive, on leave or transferees) and guests. Social hour begins 6:00pm and dinner at 7:00pm. In the spirit of giving, mem-
tells Jesus he has kept all the commandments and strives to persist in good ways. “All these things I have kept; what am I still lacking?” he asks. Jesus replies, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” (Mathew 19:21) This story ends when the rich man silently walks away, for his wealth was great.
If he appeared to you today, and asked you to do the same, would you pass this same test? Would you clean out your entire bank account, including your 401k retirement fund, cash out all your investments, as well as your purse or billfold, even your pockets, and piggy bank, and give it all away to the poor? Would you have said “yes” to give away all your money, home, cars, material possessions, and obeyed his invitation to follow him?
RULE-BREAKING -- AN ANALYSIS. As a rule-breaker, this historical figure, Jesus, was a trail blazer. So much so, that it would eventually lead to his crucifixion at Calvary. One highly public scenario was a scandalous event, which backfired on the religious leaders who wished to exploit it for their own means.
bers are asked to bring a $10 gift card for “Just In Time,” a program to assist teens aging out of Foster Care at 18 and beginning to live on their own. To make a reservation at $24.00 per person by November 27, call Tiffany at 951-837-7679.
Carlsbad Chamber’s Last Events of This Year – Thursday, December 6th, from 11:30am-1pm, at the Chamber Office, will be a ‘brown bag’ lunch (drinks will be provided) workshop called “No Fear Networking” that takes the mystery and fear out of networking for small business owners and solopreneurs. Craig McKim from Craig McKim Business Development and Coaching will give you the tools to grow your business through making connections. Reserve your spot now. Member price $10; perspective member price $15. Then on Friday, December 7th, 7-9am, at the Westin, 5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad 92008, will be the First Friday Networking Breakfast. On Thursday, December 13, from 5-7pm, the North County Young Professionals (NCYP) will be gift wrapping donated toys at the Boys & Girls Scouts of Carlsbad Village, followed by drinks and eats at Senor Grubby’s. No cost to participate but please bring gift wrapping supplies. You can also drop off gift wrapping supplies at the Chamber by November 30th. RSVP is required.
Join SDCFRW for a California Girls’ Christmas – The Annual Christmas Party luncheon meeting for the San Diego County Federation of Republic Women (SDCFRW) will be on Monday, December 10th, at the Crowne Plaza Mission Valley, 2270 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, 92108. Past Presidents of SDCFRW will be honored, and the program will feature California Girls’ Christmas!, a singing and dancing entertainment group who has entertained extensively in San Diego and around the state. You may have enjoyed their individual performances over the years at San Diego Starlight, San Diego Follies, Follies Tour Co., Classic Divas, On State Playhouse, and Light. This program will include a variety of Christmas
It involved one of the most famous women in the Christian Bible, Mary Magdalene. Early in the morning this Jesus, the unpredictable iconoclast, walked into the temple and commenced teaching wisdom from the Torah when he was abruptly interrupted by the scribes and Pharisees who had plotted to trap him. Into his midst they brought a woman named Mary Magdalene. The Pharisees and scribes pointed to her and one said aloud, “Teacher, this woman was caught in adultery – in the very act! Now, Moses, in the Law, commanded that such a person must be stoned.”
Logically, there was no way to escape the dilemma: If this Nazarene frees her, he would openly and clearly break the Law of Moses in front of all the people assembled before him. If he agrees to have her stoned, the horrifying spectacle and bloodshed that stoning-todeath brings, would forever tarnish Jesus’ preaching of compassion, forgiveness, and love. Biblical scholars substantiate that this Jewish Rabbi Jesus, stooped down without reply and calmly wrote on the ground with his finger, as though he did not hear. His plotters eagerly persisted: “But teacher, what do you say?” The plot was well-planned: even if this Messianic figure said nothing, then they could claim he
songs. Cost is $25/person (includes parking); pay at door. Registration starts at 915am; meeting at 10am; registration deadline 12Noon, Wednesday, December 6th. Plan to do some Christmas shopping and purchase tickets for the holiday-themed Opportunity Drawing. Reserve and pay via PayPal (no extra fees) online at www.sdcfrw.net; RSVP to Mary Anne Wentink at 619.225.8093 or mawmaw@cox.net, or Rosalia Zamora at 760.532.8181 or rosalia1947@att.net. Paying with one check for all club members – mail your check, payable to SDCFRW, listing all members for whom payment is being made, and mail to Rosalia at 145 Brett Place, Escondido 92027. Reserve vegetarian meals in advance. Remember, a reservation made is a reservation paid.
Cowboy Jack to Perform at Witch Creek, Carlsbad - Sunday, December 30th, from 3-6pm, Cowboy Jack will be performing at the Witch Creek Winery, 2906 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, 92008, phone 760.720.7499. Free admission. Cowboy jack performs solo; singing vintage country music with acoustic guitar and harmonica. Covering Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson and more. He is the lead singer from The Hank Show, Band in Black and a singing cowboy from Rawhide Ranch in Bonsall. Visit www.hankshow.com or https://www.facebook.com/events/2607008 37945186/. ‘Cowboy Jack’ Johnson, 760.758.0772 or hankshow@cox.net.
Alliance for Regional Solutions Thanks/Recaps/Events – Thanks for all that joined in for the Quarterly meeting last week. We are sharing the important information discussed at that meeting: Suzanne Pohlman Award; we are pleased to honor Margery Pierce with the 8th Annual Suzanne Pohlman Award. Margery is a founding member of the Alliance; has been on the Executive Committee for 12 years, and has always championed for the Alliance by bringing in new partners and
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lacked wisdom, and therefore, not the Anointed One which many had begun to proclaim. Scripture recounts how he continued to draw silently on the ground and when they persisted for an answer, he gave one that was neither yes, no, or silence (all of which would have discredited him). Extraordinary for his day, the Nazarene, instead, answered their question with a question, which evaded the plotter’s carefully pre-calculated trap. He gave a disguised answer wrapped in a query: “Who among you is without sin, for the law also commands that such a person should cast the very first stone?” Even contemporary secular academicians regard this as a most startling and brilliant dialogue, reminiscent of what scholars today call ‘elenctic methodology’ which was not known in that part of the ancient Jewish world. This dialogue and the subsequent ‘word-exchange’ is critiqued as unique genius; a subtle yet profound exhibition of archaic wisdom, unprecedented for its time and place. The Pharisees had previously approached Jesus, asking him in another well-devised plot: “Should the Jews pay taxes to Caesar?” If Jesus were to answer yes, he would condone the enslavement of his people
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Local News
The Paper • Page 4 • November 29, 2018 Driver Collides with Police Car during Pursuit
On November 22, at 9:13 a.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department communication center received an alert from a License Plate Reader camera advising that a stolen vehicle had been driven past one of our cameras located downtown.
A Police Officer responded to the area, located the vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop of the vehicle in the 300 block of Grand Ave. The driver failed to yield to the officer and a pursuit ensued. The driver of the stolen vehicle proceeded northbound in the 2500 block of Carlsbad Boulevard towards Oceanside.
A second officer responded to assist with the pursuit. While this officer was travelling northbound in the 2000 block of Coast Highway, with his overhead lights and siren activated, a vehicle exited a driveway into the officer’s path. The officer was unable to avoid striking the vehicle’s rear. Neither driver was injured. Both drivers were checked by paramedics and medically cleared at the scene. The pursued vehicle continued into Oceanside on Coast Highway approaching Oceanside Blvd. Due to the reckless driving of the suspect and given that they were approaching the Oceanside Turkey Trot race course, the decision was made to cancel the pursuit. The stolen vehicle was last seen
Man About Town
Found me a new restaurant they you just might like, particuarly if you are really into Mexican food.
traveling eastbound on Oceanside Blvd toward Interstate 5.
The California Highway Patrol responded and conducted the collision investigation. Escondido Country Club Lawsuit Dismissed
The lawsuit challenging last year’s approval by the Escondido City Council of a 380-home development on the grounds of the former Escondido Country Club has been dismissed by the court. Pending appeal, the decision means developer New Urban West should now be free to purchase the 109-acre country club property from owner Michael Schlesinger and commence construction.
Vista Superior Court Judge Ronald F. Frazier was persuaded the original environmental impact report was accurate.
Attorney Everett DeLano, representing members of the Escondido Country Club Homeowner’s Organization (ECCHO), which filed the lawsuit shortly after the project was approved in November 2017, said it is too early to know if his clients will appeal the ruling. ECCHO has been battling development plans ever since the golf course was closed in early 2013 and the future of the 109-acre property has been
generous serving and mighty tasty. They emphasize they are not a fast food business. All the food is made fresh daily with all fresh ingredients - and it may take five minutes or so to prepare . . . so best to order an Agua Fresca (fruit drink) and enjoy that while waiting.
I had both the Watermelon and the Cucumber/Lemonade Agua Frescas. Both were superb. Their cuisine is based (Grandma), pared in the Mexican style. Tasty.
“Abuelita” and is pretraditional Authentic.
There’s an old adage that if you want to have the best ethnic food available, go where the locals go. You’ll find a lot of Latino customers here but more and more Anglos are discovering this taste treat. The staff is super friendly and helpIt’s a family run business that ful with food suggestion. blossomed from a mobile truck kitchen into a restaurant. They also cater. If you have They still do the food trucks as questions, give them a call at well as catering but from the 858.717.1637. looks of things they are going to do quite well at the restau- Tell them The Paper sent you. rant. I had their Chicken Enchilada and found a very Speaking of restaurants, we
It’s called Phatties and is located at 242 W. Mission Ave., Suite D, Escondido - in the same strip mall as the Burger King at the intersection of Mission and Escondido Blvd.
debated, in the courts and even at the ballot box, ever since.
The Escondido City Council approved the project by a 3-2 vote on Nov. 15, 2017, with Mayor Sam Abed and Councilman John Masson opposed. A few weeks later, the largest building on the property, which used to house a restaurant and clubhouse, and which had been shuttered for years, burned to the ground. The cause of the blaze has not been determined. Lilac Hills Hearing Delayed
A controversial hearing has been delayed indefinitely by the County Board of Supervisors. At issue is whether several large housing developments should be approved by the county. Reasons cited for the delay? “Staff workload in preparing some of these projects, the county’s Climate Action Plan litigation and the injunction which applies to the PSRs (property specific requests), and applicants continuing to provide additional information to staff for their projects.” No new date has been set for the hearing.
All the projects are planned for parts of unincorporated San Diego County and need a General Plan Amendment.
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are delighted to report that Charlie Mitich is looking and feeling great these days. He’s had a couple of surgical procedures and they seemed to fix whatever problems he was having.
Evelyn and I (and his staff) were quite worried about him a couple months ago. He was losing weight and not feeling well at all. Some great doctors and superb treatment and we have Charlie back with us, looking and acting like the eternally young man he is.
We went for our Thanksgiving Dinner and enjoyed an outstanding Roast Turkey with stuffing along with Charlie’s fantastic Navy Bean soup, one of my all time favorites. Tina, our waitress, was busy, busy, busy with lots of happy patrons. Susie, Charlie’s daughter, popped by just for a minute or two and told us they had been slammed most of the day with one family after another and she was worried whether or not they would run out of turkey. I found out later they managed to make it through the day with no disappointed patrons. All who wanted roast turkey, got it.
Letters to the Editor
Re: Oceanside City Council and Their Actions on Country Club Senior Center
Among other issues, you authorized converting the iconic, historic Mission Blvd., one-way into Oceanside, making people park by backing in and killing original businesses due to this change.
Now you want to end the Country Club Senior Center lunch program. This center opened April, 1980. Lunch has been available for about 30 years. It is not free, there is a charge. This council quit supporting the center effort about three years ago. Pictures of long time volunteers were removed, kitchen
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While talking about restaurants and restaurateurs, I’m reminded of a great food drive being held by Joe Goncalves and his staff at J&M Restaurant. If you have some extra food you’d like to donate, drop it off in the lobby of J&M Restaurant, 1215 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido. Peanut Butter, carrots, jellies, jams, anything that is non-perishable. It will help make for some full tummies come Christmas time for folks who might not otherwise have the same opportunities you have had. This is an annual event that Joe and his staff have conducted for years.
Joe has that uncanny ability of spotting and hiring just the right people for his restuarant. Well trained, very service oriented, always ready with a smile and an extra cup of coffee. We are fortunate in having such great resaurauteurs in North County! Great menus, great prices, great service. Who could ask for anything more?
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under brutal Roman law. If he answered no, then he would openly breach Emperor Tiberius’ law.
The trap was calculated to perfection. Ostensibly, to human logic, there was no viable way out of this dilemma. The Pharisees prodded him, till Jesus finally asked his accusers to show him a coin and inquired of them, whose image is upon it. They obliged, extending a Roman denarius coin with the likeness of Tiberius upon it with the inscription: “TIBERIVS CAESAR DIVI AVGVSTI FILIVS AVGVSTVS.” (Translation from Latin: “Tiberius Caesar, Son of the Divine Augustus, Augustus.”) After producing the denarius coin, his enemies continued taunting him for a reply. The defiant Jesus’ answer would emerge unexpectedly and his accusers would be thunderstruck at the ingenious retort, which extricated him from condemnation. Pointing to the coin’s image, Jesus replied: “Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s. Render unto the Lord the things that are the Lord’s.” As hateful as they were, they withdrew, as if stunned into submission. Their mortal,
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staff was lowered to a bare minimum.
Retired veterans, retired teachers, and many others eat here daily. Senior and other volunteers help including Special Needs adults who help out. So, other than a few paid workers everyone else are volunteers.
I pay property taxes in Oeanside, as well as many of those eating here. A portion of the money goes to Oceanside.
The City Council, many of whom are seniors, expect respect. In turn, this City Council needs to respect honor and treat those seniors, volunteers, Special Needs persons, and all people using this lunch program.
The kitchen staff is hard-working and selfless. Their need for a working oven now exceed six weeks Now you have even more money with the passage of Proposition X. It’s hard to believe anyone voted for this. It’s obvious you waste money you do receive rather than supporting the senior centers that help hundreds of users. /s/Terri Miller Oceanside, CA. Mr Lyle Davis,
I think the last election is fulfilling this observation by the Scottish
earth-bound wisdom had confirmed to them that their question would be foolproof and yet, somehow, their eyes were suddenly skinned; their ears somehow re-pierced. It is recorded in Matthew 22:22 that: “They marveled and being satisfied with the answer, they went away.” In other scenarios, this same historical Jesus seemed both perplexing and profound; both genius and madman. To the ancient world, his ideas often seemed far too impossible to understand. He often spoke of Invisible Governments and the Powers of Principalities. The unseen forces and elements of good vs. evil in the physical world which, he voiced, are the true underpinnings that cause misunderstandings, wars, bloodshed, and rampant injustice. To established thinking, he was again, thought to be touched with lunacy. Would you have followed such a man, which the prevailing religious authorities evaluated as being insane? His interpretation of reality seemed beyond human comprehension for its time. Only faith, not intellect, kept his disciples loyal. He viewed Scripture from a remarkably different angle and perception, a radical departure from established Jewish religious thinking. For example, it was prophesied Historian in 1787:
“A democracy is always temporary in nature; it simply cannot exist as a permanent form of government. A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates who promise the most benefits from the public treasury, with the result that every democracy will finally collapse due to loose fiscal policy, which is always followed by a dictatorship. (Alexander Tytler)” We are close to a dictatorship now in California. /s/Donald E King Oceanside, CA Mr Davis:
Hizzoner
I flew to France on November 8th arriving in Paris on the 9th. The next day I took the train to Verdun, France in order to be at the Meuse Argonne American Cemetery on November 11th to celebrate the end of WW1. My father was at the Meuse Argonne Battle and to be able to walk on the very soil he fought and walked on 100 years ago was very special for me.
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that their Savior would establish a kingdom on Earth. For Jesus, this prophecy was erroneously taken literally to mean a physical, military kingdom which would topple the established despotic rulers and liberate the Jews from their enslavement. It was far too abstract for them to envision a spiritual kingdom, an unseen kingdom, which girds the world today, making Christianity the most prevalent and powerful influence and spiritual force in existence.
To his contemporaries, enemies and followers alike, he seemed to speak in strange riddles. For both his detractors and disciples, Jesus would often remain vastly misunderstood. He once confused the most brilliant religious teacher of his day with his interpretation of Jewish rabbinical truth and Biblical Law, by telling the scholarly Nicodemus: “You know the letter of the law, but you do not know the spirit of the law.” Nicodemus, the scholarly expert on the Torah and who had no equal in interpreting Jewish Scripture – was suddenly confused. Nicodemus (Pharisee and member of the Jewish Sanhedrin) could not fathom its meaning, nor could he comprehend the terminology of being “reborn.” According to Christian historians, Jesus’ contemporaries could not see the apparent “spirit of the law” in regards to Chuckles Cont. from Page 2
The kid replied, Yeah, well I got here as fast as I could.'
When the cop finally stopped laughing, he sent the kid on his way without a ticket. SMART ASS ANSWER #1
A truck driver was driving along on the freeway and noticed a sign that read: Low Bridge Ahead. Before he knows it, the bridge is right in front of him and his truck gets wedged under it. Cars are backed up for miles. Finally a police car comes up. The cop gets out of his car and walks to the truck driver, puts his hands on his hips and says, 'Got stuck, huh?'
The truck driver says, 'No, I was delivering this bridge and I ran out of gas.' IMPOSSIBILITIES IN THE WORLD
1) You can't count your hair.
2) You can't wash your eyes with soap. 3) You can't breathe when your tongue is out.
Put your tongue back in your mouth, sure you can still breathe, you fool.
Mary Magdalene, nor the outcome of it which ostensibly resulted in her becoming “reborn” as a disciple. Whether Christian, Jew, or atheist, it is noteworthy that this Mary Magdalene is recorded to have stood, resolute, at the foot of Jesus’ eventual and ignominious crucifixion, just outside the walls of Jerusalem, whilst all but one male disciple scattered with fear. According to the Gospel of Mark, only 3 women remained at the foot of Jesus’ cross. Christian scholars identify them as: Mary Magdalene, Mary (Jesus’ mother) and Mary’s sister Salome (Mary of Clopas). Other women were said to be in the vicinity, but not at the foot of his cross. Earlier, the disciple Peter Simon (whom Jesus called “The Rock”) faltered in his mighty faith and disavowed 3 different times that he even knew the Rabbi Jesus, out of fear of being held complicit with his alleged crimes. Would you have followed this rebel Jesus throughout his trials and tribulations? If you answered yes, then you fared much better than his own disciples who are the patriarchs of the Holy Bible, the very cornerstones of Christian literature.
THE ELUSIVE JESUS. Throughout his ministry, the The Elusive Jesus Cont. on Page 6
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7) You have a smile on your face and you skipped No. 5. 8) You just checked to see if there is a No. 5. 9) You laugh at this because you are a fun loving person & everyone does it too. 10) You are probably going to send this to see who else falls for it. $2.99 SPECIAL
If you are a senior you will understand this one; if you deal with seniors, this should help you understand them a little better, and if you are not a senior yet........ God willing, someday you will be......
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Rabbi Jesus often resorted to speaking cryptically, on purpose, to mask his true meaning or hide ultimate truth in specific scenarios, which on the surface seemed without reason or rhyme. This behavior even confused his own disciples. Mystified, they finally asked their Messianic figure: “Master, why do you suddenly speak in parables when others approach?” At other times, there were variations of the same query: “Master, why do you speak to the people in parables?” He gave a timeless reply which, even today, seems conflicting and irrational for the purpose of his ministry: “I speak in parables so they won’t understand.” He later illuminates his meaning in his native Aramaic language: “Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the Kingdom of God, but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables.” So, in parables he chooses to hide some ultimate truth in riddles, and symbolic meanings, that are not to be taken literally. (The word ‘parable’ from the original Greek ‘paroimia’ essentially means, “a fictitious illustration.”)
When this Jewish teacher spoke of the birds in the air, and the seeds cast on dusty roads and sparse rocky terrain, he was not speaking literally, but only symbolically of men’s faith (the seeds) and the birds (the devourers of faith), and so forth. Because of this, many who critique the Bible on fanciful tales, and childlike notions, do so – ironically – with wrongful premise. A wrongful premise which this mysterious religious figure, Jesus, warned us about 21-centuries ago when he pronounced: “Therefore, I speak to them in parables: because they seeing, see not. And hearing, they hear not. Neither do they understand.”
Such misunderstandings and misinterpretations followed him towards the final panel of his life, as Jesus finally stood before Pontius Pilate on various charges from his Jewish accusers, including misleading the Jewish people (a religious subversive), evading taxation, as well as proclaiming to be a “king,” (King of the Jews) – which is certainly a dangerous rebellious statement of defiance to Emperor Tiberius’ reign. Pilate, the 5th Prefect of Rome, was a pagan first, then a subordinate to Roman rule, second. Instinctively, he first had to answer to his own private demons of superstition. The Jewish vagabond who now stood before him was no ordinary man he was dealing with. The best minds of his enemies could not chart his motives, nor predict his responses but,
instead, they were shocked at his unexpected exploits and powers of reasoning. Pilate was fully aware of these antecedents and fully informed of his past brushes of the law. Additionally, he was greatly vexed at his wife’s admonishment. “While Pilate was still seated on the bench, his wife sent him a message: ‘Have nothing to do with that righteous man. I suffered much in a dream today because of him.’” (Matthew 27:19) (Note: Pilate’s wife, Procla (var. Procula), was said to have converted to Christianity after the death of Jesus. Today, she is venerated by the Eastern Orthodox Church as Saint Procla (Hagia Prokla), as well as by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. She was canonized for her bold intervention and courageous attempt to save Jesus from crucifixion. Although Jesus uttered that he (must) die for the sins of the world, Procla nevertheless acted on “sincere, good intentions” as she saw it. Her virtues have been extolled by such notable scholars as Origen of Alexandria who is assessed by most biblical experts thusly: “Widely regarded as one of the most important Christian theologians of all time.”) Note: Origen of Alexandria (184 AD – 253 AD) is not to be confused with Origen the Pagan. But at the moment, Judean governor, Pilate, is cautiously surveying the man known as Jesus of Nazareth, who stands before him in the flesh. Deeply superstitious, Pilate had already tried without success to send Jesus to Herod, since Jesus was a Galilean and Herod was in Jerusalem at that time. Herod Antipater, nicknamed “Antipas,” was a 1st century ruler of Galilee and Perea. He is often referred to as both “Herod the Tetrarch” and “King Herod” in the New Testament. (Although the Bible, inaccurately, refers to him as King Herod, he never held the title of king. Nor should he be confused with Herod the Great (King of Judea), who preceded him.) It was this same Herod Antipater who had previously ordered the death of John the Baptist by decapitation and had longed to see this mystical Jewish teacher, Jesus, in hopes of observing one of his miracles. However, the so-called Messiah says little to Herod’s questions. After being brutalized by Herod’s soldiers, he is returned to an even more reluctant Pontius Pilate. Pilate inquires further, carefully, as if treading on dangerous, uncharted waters: “Where is your kingdom?” Weakened and bloodied, Jesus’ soft reply is impossible to comprehend: “My kingdom is not of this
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Since joining the Legislature six years ago, my District and Capitol Offices have assisted constituents dealing with a vast array of situations that can arise when people interact with the state. We have direct access to legislative liaisons throughout California’s extensive bureaucracy, and often a quick phone call can cut through the busy signals and endless delays. We’ve handled scores of EDD and DMV cases, professional and contractor licensing problems, Medi-Cal and many more. More unique cases have involved clearing red tape that was preventing a life-saving transplant, denying irrigation water for hundreds of acres of citrus and avocados, and a clerical error by another state that prevented delivery of tropical plants worth thousands of dollars to a local nursery. My District Office, which serves as my eyes and ears while I’m in Sacramento, also processes the
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'Sounds good,' my wife said. 'But I don't want the eggs..'
'Then, I'll have to charge you $3.49 because you're ordering a la carte,' the waitress warned her. 'You mean I'd have to pay for not taking the eggs?' my wife asked incredulously. 'YES!' stated the waitress..
'I'll take the special then,' my wife said.. 'How do you want your eggs?' the waitress asked. 'Raw and in the shell,' my wife replied.
She took the two eggs home and baked a cake. DON'T MESS WITH SENIORS!
WE'VE been around the block more than once! Always laugh when you can - it's cheaper than medicine !!
THIS LARRY THE CABLE GUY HUMOR IS FUNNY, BUT UNFORTUNATELY ITS TRUE! THE MAN'S A GENIUS! Everyone concentrates on the problems we're having in Our Country lately: Illegal immigration, hurricane recovery, alligators attacking
mail/email I receive from concerned citizens about important legislative and policy issues. This citizen input is a vital part of my decision-making process regarding legislation that’s being debated in the Assembly, and can also contribute to the development of new bills that I introduce on the Assembly floor. I make sure I have every letter or email from my constituents with me when I am voting. We don’t close up shop when the Legislature recesses. And during the holiday period, we are open for business. Please don’t hesitate to give us a call if you need assistance, would like to inquire about a bill, have an issue with other agencies, or simply don’t know where to turn for help when a government-related problem comes along.
Assembly Republican Leader Marie Waldron, R-Escondido, represents the 75th Assembly District in the California Legislature, which includes the communities of Bonsall, Escondido, Fallbrook, Hidden Meadows, Pala, Palomar Mountain, Pauma Valley, Rainbow, San Marcos, Temecula, Valley Center and Vista.
people in Florida .. . . Not me -- I concentrate on solutions for the problems -- it's a win-win situation. * Dig a moat the length of the Mexican border. * Send the dirt to New Orleans to raise the level of the levees. * Put the Florida alligators in the moat along the Mexican border. Any other problems you would like for me to solve today? Think about this:
1. Cows 2. The Constitution 3. The Ten Commandments COWS
Is it just me, or does anyone else find it amazing that during the mad cow epidemic our government could track a single cow, born in Canada years ago, right to the stall where she slept in the state of Washington? And, they tracked her calves to their stalls. But they are unable to locate 11 million illegal aliens wandering around our country. Maybe we should give each of them a cow. THE CONSTITUTION
They keep talking about drafting a Constitution for Iraq .. Why don't we just give them ours? It was written by a lot of really smart guys, it has worked for over 200 years, and we're not using it anymore.
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world.” It was from such supernatural pronouncements that some – even Jesus’ family members – thought him at times to be mentally deranged.
When the Roman governor inquires of Jesus: “Tell me, what is truth?” it was not an idle question. Pilate, in his mortality, and confused fear, truly wished to tap into this (seemingly) other-worldly wisdom. Who was this man, he wondered. Whither did he truly come? He seems not of this world. Sadly, for Pilate, his question “What is truth?” remained unanswered. To his reply, Jesus answered with silence. To Pilate, it made no sense not to reply. To the paradigmatic Jesus, silence was the perfect answer. Similarly, he had uttered seemingly bizarre statements in the past, such as: “Oh Father, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike.” (Matthew 11:25)
One scholar notes that, with his encounter with Pontius Pilate, there: “Was a chasm between two modalities of understanding. Pilate represented the mundane world, limited, and rooted. The alleged metaphysical Messiah, Jesus, saw the world as only a passing shimmer, rippling across the surface of Reality. Between these two viewpoints there is an unbounded void which can never be bridged by intellect. It can only be bridged by faith.” In the final panel of discussion, showcased before a fervent crowd, Pilate avoids an uprising from the assemblage by acquiescing that Jesus be crucified. But, to appease his own inner-turmoil and dark fears, he washes his hands before the crowd and shouts in fluent Greek: “I am innocent of this man’s blood! You shall bear the responsibility!” Some years later, after giving the order of death by crucifixion for Jesus, Marcus Pontius Pilate would commit suicide. There are multiple versions of Pilate’s suicide, however most of these accounts are not from credible sources. Though ultimately uncertain, most historians state that Pilate was exiled by Roman emperor Caligula and “Committed suicide of his own accord, in the year 38 AD in Roman Italy.” (Note: Unlike envisioned in the film “The Passion of the Christ,” Pilate’s dialogue with the historical Jesus was never in the Latin language (nor in Aramaic) but, in Koine Greek, according to the world’s foremost authorities on the Bible. Koine Greek was the ‘universal
language’ of Jesus’ day, permeating wide sectors of the Roman Empire. This widespread linguistic influence was inevitable, since the Greeks had conquered Judaea some two centuries prior to Jesus’ reputed birth. The New Testament Bible was even, originally, first written in Greek. By the 4th century, Greek would eventually replace Latin as the official language, especially in the Eastern Roman Empire. Hebrew and Aramaic were never spoken by the Romans because they considered these to be languages of the slaves, viz. the Jews. “Passion of the Christ” director, Mel Gibson, concedes to the film’s linguistic inaccuracy, explaining that he was aware that Koine Greek was the language of the region at the time of Jesus, but, there was limited source material for the vernacular used in the film. However, Jesus mostly spoke Aramaic during his day. And certainly Hebrew since he read from the Jewish Torah. But his everyday language was Aramaic. MISUNDERSTOOD TO THE END. This ancient Jew whom we call Jesus never ceased to be misunderstood, then and now. Even his last words at the crucifixion would be misunderstood. The dying Jesus issues his final, anguished cry from the cross at Golgotha in his original Aramaic tongue (not in Hebrew as recorded in Matthew 27:46): “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani” which translates to: “My God, My God, why hath thou forsaken me?” (Mark 15:34) Even these piercing words on the ninth hour (3 p.m. in the ancient world) were by design and not – as commonly believed – merely words issued out of pain and feelings of abandonment. Once more, even to the end, his words would not be truly comprehended.
In meeting his own death, the Christian Jesus, interestingly, was quoting words that had long been uttered approximately 1,000 years before his own crucifixion. In the Hebrew Torah (the Christian Old Testament), Psalm 22:1 reads: “My God, My God, why has thou forsaken me? Why are thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?” It is compelling that his cry from the cross was not of being abandoned, but rather a repetition of ancient Scripture and, therefore, a statement of fulfilling prophecy.
In the final analysis, this socalled savior did not make the
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Historically Speaking by Tom Morrow
Important Presidents to Study
There are a handful of Presidents of the 20th century whom students of history should study to understand what made America the dominant global nation it is today. Today’s young people, for the most part, pay little attention to history and take for granted America’s position in the world. It was no accident how we got here. While today’s President Donald Trump is an easy target for his bombastic style, his isn’t that much different than Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt, the turn-of-the 20th century president who found himself in the Oval Office due to the assassination of President William McKinley.
Roosevelt, a Republican, believed in a strong Navy. He had the Navy’s “Great White Fleet” circle the globe to demonstrate the nation’s growing power. T.R. believed in his so-called “Big Stick” policy … as in “Walk softly but carry a big stick.” Teddy oversaw the building of the Panama Canal, opening the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific, cutting in half the time needed to go from ocean to ocean without traveling around South America.
Roosevelt was placed in the vice presidency by the Republicans to get rid of him. As governor of New York, he had been such a thorn to old-guard politicians they wanted to put him where he couldn’t do any harm. It backfired. Once in the presidency, T.R. created havoc in both government and business with a vast variety of reforms, (sound familiar?) Among other monikers, he became known as the “Trust Buster.” Herbert Hoover is best remembered for supposedly being an ineffective, even a bad president. He was a complicated character, yet an important historical figure. Some 15 years after leaving office, he was asked by President Harry Truman to organize the feeding of millions of Europeans after World War II. Hoover was one of the richest, selfmade men to sit in the White House. But his greatest accomplishment was being a humanitarian before and after becoming president. He led America’s efforts to feed post-war Europe, while he gets the brunt of the blame for the Great Depression, the worst economic disaster in history. Truman pondered that “Mr. Hoover didn’t cause
the Depression, it was created for him.”
Franklin D. Roosevelt has been called America’s greatest president. He served more than 12 years, guiding the nation through the dark years of the 1930s into five years of World War II. Dozens of books have been written on FDR, making his presidency the pivotal time of the century.
However, probably one of the best presidents during the century arguably was Harry S. Truman. Known among detractors as “His Accidency,” Truman ascended to the presidency like T.R. Roosevelt. He was FDR’s vice president and when Roosevelt died a few weeks into his fourth term. Truman, who was the only high school graduate of the century to become president, moved into the Oval office. FDR never confided in Truman about the atomic bomb. He was told about the $2 billion World War II project after assuming office. He had to make the decision to drop the two bombs on Japan, known as “Fat Man” and “Little Boy.” It was his most momentous, (and one of the century’s most important) decision. An estimated half-million U.S. troops and as many as 1.5 million Japanese were saved from death that would have occurred in assaulting the mainland of Japan. With Truman, the so-called “Cold War” began and lasted for more than 40 years until Ronald Reagan built up American armed forces to the point it caused the Soviet Union to go broke trying to keep up. The accomplishments of Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy can’t be ignored. It was “Ike” who was the architect of our Interstate highway system, and Kennedy who launched us to the moon with our space program. However, it was Reagan who was one of the nation’s most charismatic chief executives and continues to be in the American psychic. Staunchly anti-Communist, Reagan dedicated himself to defeating the Soviet Union in order to end the Cold War that had existed since the end of World War II. Among his many accomplishments, causing the collapse of the Soviet Union and gradually moving the nation’s economy out of chaos to bustling heights. But it was the ending of the Cold War that resulted in the world taking a deep breath as the two super powers backed away from a nuclear war. For those of you who have children or grandchildren who are bored with or lacking in history, you might suggest they read this column. It might help whet their appetite for American history. Tom Morrow's books are available at Amazon.com in soft-cover or via Kindle E-mail.
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The Doctor is In!
Alzheimers and Dementia Linked to Gum Disease
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and the South Carolina School of Medicine both confirm the link between the bacteria "biofilm" on your teeth (plaque) and diseases including pancreatic cancer, diabetes, and dementia are much more serious than just the obvious symptoms including inflammed gums and bad breath. Oral inflammation leads to amyloid deposition producing neuritc plaques in the brain. These plaques promote senility and lead to Alzheimers Disease.
Additionally, researchers at the South Carolina School of Medicine showed that the worse a patient's periodontal disease gets, the bigger risk of stroke. Even "mild" gum disease can double your stroke risk. In another study scientists at John Hopkins has now found a particular type of mouth bacteria causes rheumatoid arthritis.
Infection of a root tip can TRIPLE your risk of heart disease! Another discovery revealed that those that skipped dental check-ups are almost 90% more likely to come down with bacterial pneumonia compared to those that have checkups twice a year. It's become pretty clear that your dental health should be right up there with the same degree of importance as having your heart checked or keeping tabs on your blood pressure. And if your gums bleed, are swollen or hurt when you brush your teeth, or your teeth are loose
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attainment of blind faith easy, by any measure. His reasoning seems difficult to accept. He voiced that he wished never to ‘purchase’ one’s faith with indelible proof from the eyes and ears. He wished for faith to ‘be earned’ the hard way, by making that most difficult ‘leap of faith,’ without seeing and without the benefit of proof.
If Biblical prophecies hold true, then, many spiritual men in high places today (pastors, priests, ministers, rabbis, et al) will eventually falter in their faith, viewing the Scriptures as merely childish fairy tales and whimsical notions, instead of seeing them through the prism of parables and the lenses of childlike innocence: “Let the little children come to me and do not stop them, because the kingdom of heaven is made up of people like this.” (Matthew 19:14)
Indeed, if his prophecies hold fast, then many clergy and men of the cloth, today, will continue to succumb to a world with no faith. On wrongful premise, they will see man-made flaws in Scripture and Biblical contradictions, not truly comprehending the wrongful intervention of human error – but instead, will blame such inequities on their spiritual Godhead. Thus,
rendering their Prime Mover as fictional, but through faulty reasoning. They will continue to preach the Word of God, but only by vocation and with masked doubt. Jesus, himself, warns of these dark prophecies of fallen clergymen who stand behind the pulpit but without sincerity of faith when he quotes Isaiah 29:13 aloud: “Isaiah prophesied correctly about you hypocrites, as it is written: ‘These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men.” (Matthew 15:7 and Mark 7:6) When all is said and done, would you have followed him? And would this figure whom Christians regard as the Messiah continue to reinterpret Biblical laws, or over-turn manmade laws today? Would he ignore Supreme Court rulings and thus transgress the Law of the Land? What would this Rabbi Jesus think and say about our laws and rules of behavior today? Contemporary Bible scholars ask the hard questions which, sometimes, move us out of our comfort zone: What would this unpredictable Jew say about the Pope? Or Capital Punishment? Prayer in public
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contributing her time and energy towards making North County a better place to live for our underserved residents. The Suzanne Pohlman award was created to honor and recognize the work and legacy of its namesake for the selfless contributions she made in the delivery and development of innovative collaborative programs that served the underserved and lowincome population of the North San Diego Region. A Big Thank You to the Committee Chairs that will be stepping down at the end of this year: Colleen Foster, North County Food Policy Council; Alana Kalinowski, Senior Alliance Action Committee; Shelly Parks, North County Food Policy Council; Rene Tarver, North County Works; and Joe Zilvinskis, Bridge to Housing Committee and Regional Task Force on the Homeless for presenting the Bridge to Housing Report to the membership. We are grateful to the committee chairs that dedicate their time and energy into leading these working committees. Each committee has accomplished some amazing things this year and is in big part to the leadership of the chairs. Upcoming Committee Meetings: Bridge to Housing Committee/Homeless Outreach Task Force, Thursday, November 29, 910am, at North County Lifeline, 200 Michigan Ave., Vista. North County Works, Tuesday, December 11, 9-10:30am, at Vista Community Clinic, (Women’s Center Classrooms 2 and 3), 1000 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. North County Food Policy Council, Thursday, January 10, 8:30-10am, at San Marcos City Hall, 1 Civic Center Dr., San Marcos. With regard to new Assembly Bill 2178, learn about this new bill that will take effect January 1, 2019, that carves out new legislation for charitable feeding programs. There will be two upcoming information sessions where County DEH experts will explain the new legislation and how it affects your nonprofit’s food program. Time allowed for audi-
ence questions. January 9th, 11am12noon, Jacobs & Cushman S.D. Food Bank, 9850 Distribution Avenue, San Diego, 92121, or January 22nd, 11am12noon, North County Lifeline (Sequoia Room), 200 Michigan Ave., Vista 92084. Space is limited; RSVP today.
Get In the Holiday Spirit—Donate Food to Remove Library Fines - Escondido Public Library’s annual Holiday Food for Fines Program runs Monday, November 26, through Monday, December 31, 2018. The program provides Library patrons with the opportunity to clear up to $20.00 in fines from their account. Proceeds benefit Interfaith Community Services in Escondido which distributes the food to families in need throughout the North County area. Non-perishable, nutritious, pre-packaged items such as canned goods, pasta, sauces, and peanut butter equal $1.00 worth of fines per item. Non-nutritious, perishable, expired, or damaged items cannot be accepted. Customer Services Supervisor, Linda Weber, explains, “This event is a wonderful way for Library patrons to not only clear some of their fines, but to also give back to their community by helping those in need. Last year we collected 53 crates of food weighing an estimated 1,590 pounds. We hope to top that this year.” Food may only be used to clear fines, and may not be used to clear fees associated with lost or damaged books and materials, or City Attorney fees. For further information, contact Linda Weber, Customer Services Supervisor, at 760-8394613. Escondido Public Library is located at 239 South Kalmia Street in Escondido. Contact the Library at 760-839-4684 or visit our website www.escondidolibrary.org.
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2018 Holiday Drive to Save Lives – Give hope to homeless and abused animals – The San Diego Humane Society just launched their 2018 Holiday Drive to save lives with a goal of raising $100,000. This funding will ensure they can rescue tens of thousands of homeless and abused animals in the San Diego County communities, like Honey (pictured here). Supporting the Drive with $50 can provide nourishing food; with $100 can provide lifesaving medical care; $150 can provide safe shelter, and more. Honey suffered two broken legs after getting hit by a car in Vista. The injury had her crying in pain! San Diego Humane Society veterinarians performed emergency surgery, then Honey was cared for, provided medications, rebuilt her stamina, and showered with affection! After four months, she has fully recovered and been adopted into a loving family! The Holiday Drive to Save Lives is your best chance to make the dreams of love and family come true for so many more desperate animals like Honey. They need your help now. Please, give hope to homeless and abused animals with a generous gift now. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines Street, San Diego, 92110; 619.299.7012, or www.sdhumane.org. History Museum Recalls End of Prohibition - Prohibition, which banned alcohol for 13 years starting in 1920, is being remembered at the History Museum in Valley Center where an area store was issued one of three original alcohol licenses awarded in San Diego County to sell beer on the first day it was legal in 1933. The display commemorates the 85th anniversary of the end of the booze ban on December 5, 1933. The general store and cafe known as the Kellogg Store sold its first bottle of beer on that date for 10 cents. The store opened in 1920 and was operated by Daniel P. Kellogg and his son Ralph.
The museum remembrance includes a vintage photo of the store. Archival records at the museum do not note the brand of beer sold on December 5, 1933; however, it has been suggested that it may have been TruBlu, one of the few brands that was available when prohibition ended.
San Diego Brewing Co., which started in 1896 as the first commercial brewery in San Diego County, did not reopen until 1935. Tru-Blu, founded in 1898, remained in business until 1950. Ralph Kellogg operated the Kellogg Store until his death in 1945. His widow Eugenia, who later remarried and was known as Genie Miller, continued to run the store for more than half a century. Later renamed Pauma Store, the retail establishment was at 15035 Pala Road. It remained in business under that name and was operated by various owners, but closed several years ago. The historic vacant building remains standing. The Prohibition display will become a permanent part of an existing exhibit on the history of Pauma Valley. The Valley Center History Museum at 29200 Cole Grade Road is open Tuesday through Saturday from 12noon to 4pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit vchistory.org or call 760.749.2993.
Tru-Blu Beer was one of the few brands available in 1933 at the end of Prohibition which is featured in a new exhibit at the Valley Center History Museum. Senior Anglers to Host Orchid Martinez at Meeting - The Oceanside Senior Anglers’ meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 4th at 9am. The speaker will be Orchid Martinez, the owner operator of ‘Baja Fishing Convoys’, and who has one of the best websites on this subject: www.bajafishingconvoys.com. BFC provides a one stop shop to Baja’s best fishing spots, from Ensenada to Mag Bay, they offer turn-key fishing packages that include transportation, lodging and boating needs to fish whatever destination you choose. This general meeting of Southern California’s largest fishing club will be held at the Oceanside Senior Center, 455 Country Club Lane, Oceanside. The meeting is open to all anglers age 50 and above. Visit OSAnglers.org.
Tai Chi Chuan Demonstration, Wednesday, November 28th - The Vista Senior Center hosts a free Tai Chi Chuan demonstration on Wednesday, November 28 from 10:00am to 11:00am, at 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. Tai Chi Instructor Stephen Schwan will share the mental and physical
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Patricia Sanchez, scholar from Columbia University and Union Theological Seminary in New York, wonders what this Messianic Jesus would say about our current Immigration Laws and accepting or turning away the poor and the hungry? Wealthy pastors and ministers? Different religions? He was always a nitpicker. Would he give us passing grades? And would you agree with him? Would you follow him? After all, you do have your own strong, personal opinions on all the above.
If he appeared at your front doorstep and asked you, right now, to leave your home and family and follow him, could you, would you? If this sounds unreasonable, read the Torah regarding God’s test to Abraham: he told Abraham to kill his own son, Isaac (a test of faith in which he spared Isaac’s son at the last minute). There is no limit what may be required of you. No one can chart the mind of a Biblical deity. Theologians proclaim that humans cannot put boundaries to his reasoning. Would Jesus shock us today with his views and rebellious ways? Many Judeo-Christian and secular authorities say it’s probable. Such questioning often makes us squeamish, perhaps even angry. Humans are quick to anger, at times. We all have our
private bias, disguised agendas, and hidden prejudices. Psychologists claim it is impossible for humans to be totally objective because we are inherently emotional and subjective, even if mostly on the subconscious level. Author, Anne Lamott, once quipped, “You can safely assume you’ve created God in your own image when it turns out that God hates all the same people you do.” If we think we know exactly how the Christian Jesus thinks on all these complex and diverse issues, well, you might be surprised. After all, he seemed to break all the rules when he walked the Earth over two millennia ago. His religious contemporaries were absolutely, 100-percent positive ‘what was right and what was wrong’ and they had the Good Book to quote from. Yet, somehow, this mystical, elusive, even dangerous revolutionary (as he was viewed), was anything but predictable, even by the religious conventions of his day. And is it okay to ask questions, such as these? Or even to have Biblical doubts? As human beings, we all have doubts, some more than others. Honesty is certainly a proclaimed Christian virtue; honesty to oneself is as important as to someone else. Or so Christians say. I have multiple images of Yeshua (Jesus’ true Hebrew name), trafficking with prostitutes, eating with tax collectors, healing on the Sabbath, touching lepers, speaking to Samaritans, cleansing the temple by toppling the tables of the money-changers, and calling
the religious leaders (the Pharisees and Sadducees and high priests) a brood of vipers. Jesus broke so many cultural, social, and religious rules in his day that he turned the world upside down as it has never been before. However, in his own view, he never broke biblical law – he felt he restored it to its original meaning and true intention by God. When he was accused of breaking God’s Law by working and healing on the Sabbath Day, Jesus explained: “If one of you had a child or an ox that falls into a ditch on the Sabbath Day, will you not immediately work to pull them out?” (Luke 14:5 in The Complete Jewish Bible.) In Jesus’ view, the religious leaders had corrupted biblical law and reversed its meaning as he tried to explain: “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.” (Mark 2:27) Yet his religious accusers did not understand for they only knew the “letter of the law” and not the “spirit of the law.” Unlike his predecessors, this historical Jesus had the most profound wisdom, even by the standards of today’s philosophical thinking and theological abstractions. Whether Christian, agnostic, or atheist, there has been no paradigmatic individual like him, in the entire sweep of human history. This measure of recognition must be conceded to him. Believer or
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For many, science admits no godly interference. It is a most childish notion to do so, say many people today. A growing number of people today believe that Quantum Mechanics, Theory of Relativity, and the physical sciences are the realistic forces, not fanciful Biblical tales and unsubstantiated fantasies. Today’s accepted science (cosmology) states that the entire universe suddenly began out of nothing, in a blinding flash of cosmic light as stated in the Big Bang Theory. In an instant, the entire universe and everything in it -- the stuff of stars and planets and even time, itself – all suddenly existed in a cataclysmic explosion and everything expanded faster than the speed of light. As science explains: “The Big Bang was when our physical universe and everything in it -- suddenly and instantly appeared . . . out of nothing.”
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ical records or claims of life beyond. The traditional Christmas story, as recorded in the Bible, tells us there were angelic beings from another realm that visited the earth, some singly and others in groups. They sang, praised, directed, and shared information about a person that came from outer space and was able to take human form.
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non-believer, he has shaped the landscape of human thinking more than anyone else. And whether he is truly the Christ or an imposter is something we all have to decide for ourselves. To do this day, he seems for many to remain the very personification of what Winston Churchill once said of Russia: “A riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma.”
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Millions of dollars and other currencies are being spent on space exploration, especially to find other life forms, even more highly developed than we human-beings. Even the faintest signal from some distant galaxy excites the astronomers. This always brings up the question, “What if there is life on another planet?” We can’t conceive of any form of life without water, oxygen, and other known elements we have here on earth. People often ask me if I believe there is life somewhere in outer space? I will have to admit that, with billions of galaxies, there might be. What form of life is always the mystery, even if there is life out there. Actually, we don’t have to look any further to see if there are any histor-
As we learn about all these appearances, we might wonder why we look for more?
There really is an obsession with aliens, to the point of the cultic, such as the Roswell, New Mexico group, and the movie, ET. Would it change anything here on earth, if we did have alien visitors? Would it change our theology, sociology, and even our fears and hopes? If there is anything it might do, we could look at the results of those visitors from another time and place to see what legacy they left. With them we don’t have “The War Of The Worlds”, giant creatures eating human beings, or a master race wanting to control us. We have a message, “Behold, I bring you good news of a great joy, which will be for all the people, for today is born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” For inspiration and prayer call Diala-Prayer – 760 746 6611
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San Marcos • Mayor Jim Desmond City Hall holiday hours
San Marcos city f a c i l i t i e s including City Hall, Community Services and the Public Works Department will close for the annual winter furlough from Tuesday, Dec. 25 through Tuesday, Jan. 1. Police and fire services will remain in
place through the holidays. Residents are encouraged to stay connected by visiting the city’s website, www.sanmarcos.com, and follow San Marcos on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter with the handle @sanmarcoscity. For emergencies, please call 9-1-1.
Escondido • Mayor Sam Abed
Mayor Sam Abed does not wish to write a weekly column to communicate with his Escondido Constituents via The Paper and its “A Letter from the Mayor” series
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It is compelling to note that at this very precise cosmological moment, there was an (unimaginable) blinding light, at the very instant of inception. This super cataclysmic light is poignant in that it, perhaps by coincidence, matches what is found in the 4,000 year-old Jewish Torah, which describes in Genesis 1:3 the beginning of the universe: “And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.’”
When I left on my flight that November 8th it was two days after the election and King Sam Abed was reported to have beaten Paul McNamara. I was in a pretty sad funk heading to France that day.
But, that’s plenty food for thought. If one maintains an open mind, that is.
/s/Dennis M. Galt Escondido, CA
Fanciful physics with a theological spin? Perhaps. Perhaps not.
I returned home to find out that there really is a Santa, we have a new mayor. The good news of Sam's defeat made this Thanksgiving extra special for me, my family and hopefully for all of Escondido. It was also good to see Ed (New Jersey) Gallo get his walking papers.
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benefits gained through practice and will demonstrate this graceful and rhythmic exercise. Classes start soon! For information, call 760-643-5281. The Center is a one-stop hub of services that range from lunch, travel/trips, transportation, exercise, classes, clubs, and various other activities for Vista’s older adult community.
The author, Friedrich Gomez, presents his 116th cover story for The Paper. This story is, by far, the longest he has written for us and clearly shows his penchant for in depth research and the conclusions drawn from that data.
Two Free Intercity Ranger-Led Hikes on Tap in San Marcos, Saturday, December 1 -- Park rangers invite you to explore the City of San Marcos when they lead two free intercity hikes on Saturday, December 1, from 9am to 12noon. An easy, threemile hike starts at City Hall, goes east on the Inland Rail Trail and continues on urban trails in a loop through Hollandia Park and back. Or sign up for the 6.2-mile hike with a 470’ elevation gain to the northern city limits and back. Park your car and sign up for either hike at 8:30am on Saturday at the city’s Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos 92069. Both hikes begin at 9am, and both start and finish at this same location. Bring sun pro-
Vista • Mayor Judy Ritter
Celebrating the Holiday Season
M a n y community and events traditions are celebrated in Vista this time of year and it’s the perfect time to experience our beautiful and growing vibrant downtown.
The Chamber’s annual Christmas parade takes place on December 1 and begins in the Civic Center parking lot. The Vista Village Business Association Winterfest and the Vista Community Clinic’s annual Holiday Homes Tour, which features Vista’s own Rancho Buena Vista Adobe, are both on Sunday, December 2. The Home Tour
raises much needed funds for pediatric care to local children. On December 8, bring the kids to “Santa at the Adobe” at the historic Rancho Buena Vista Adobe from 10 am to 3 pm ($5 at the gate). Check the CityofVista.com website for more information.
As we move into the holidays, I encourage you to shop in Vista. Not only does this support local jobs, but the tax generated from the sales helps the City to fund fire and sheriff services, parks, recreation and senior activities, as well as other services that keep the city operating.
Oceanside • Mayor Peter Weiss ’Tis the Season to Shop Local is a fun, distinctly local holiday celebration inviting our community to explore Oceanside retail establishments and to shop local this holiday season.
From Small Business Saturday, November 24, through the South O Walkabout on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, this unique and dynamic lineup of holiday programs and events will feature a shopping tection and plenty of water.
Holiday In Hawaii Luncheon at the McClellan Center - The Gloria McClellan Center will hold a “Holiday in Hawaii Luncheon” on Friday, December 7, at 1400 Vale Terrace Drive in Vista. Join us at 11:00am for entertainment by the Sunset Strummers Ukulele Group. Lunch is Swiss steak, roasted potatoes, a roll, and a banana. Our alternate option for the luncheon is chicken soup, cottage cheese and vegetables plate, crackers, and a banana. Lunch is served at noon. Suggested donation is $4 for those 60 and older, and an $8 charge for those younger than 60. Reserve by 1:00pm one day prior at (760) 6435288. The Center is a one-stop hub of services that range from lunch, travel/trips, transportation, exercise, classes, clubs, and various other activities for Vista’s older adult community.
DAR Chapter Meeting on December 8th - The Santa Margarita Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), will meet Saturday, December 8, at the El Camino Country Club in Oceanside. A 9:30am breakfast buffet will be followed by speaker Gena Philbert Ortega talking about Evacuation Planning. After the meeting members will travel to CA DAR headquarters in Glendora for the annual Victorian Christmas Tea. The DAR is open to any female 18 years of age or older who is lineally descended from a patriot who assisted in some way in the colonists fight for independence in the American Revolution. Visit www.santamargarita.californiadar.org.
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passport, two craft beer and wine tasting events, a makers fair offering handcrafted goods, and a tree lighting celebration — all amid decorated shop windows, the glow of holiday lights and the cheerful sounds of live holiday music and carolers.
New this year is a second tasting event during the South O Walkabout, Sip & Shop South Oceanside. Details are available on the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce website.
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and I went to sleep listening to those half hour “prime time” sitcoms on our bedside radios. They were what passed for adult entertainment in those innocent days but we kids loved them. The Great Gildersleeve, Life of Riley, Baby Snooks and Fibber McGee and Molly were among our favorites.
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The show started with its theme song “When Irish Eyes are Smiling,” then a ringing phone was answered with “Hello Duffy’s Tavern where the elite meet ta eat and drink Blatz beer, Archie da manager speakin, Duffy aint here Oh hello Duffy.” The half hour radio sitcom featured Archie and a steady stream of Damon Runyon characters bellying up to the bar to share Archie’s misadventures and cockamamie get rich schemes. In the late 1940s and early fifties, before TV became common fare in American homes, My brothers
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They include the 1,735-unit Lilac Hills Ranch development proposed to be built just east of Interstate 15 and south of W. Lilac Road in Valley Center, and the Warner Ranch project, which seeks to construct 780 homes in Pala just north of state Route 76 on private property near the Pala Casino Resort & Spa. No specific reason was given for why the Lilac Hills hearing was postponed.
Earlier this year, the county announced it was going to “bundle” or “batch” numerous requests for General Plan Amendments together in order to avoid state law requirements allowing for just four amendments to be granted each year.
In September, a General Plan Amendment was approved by the supervisors for the Newland Sierra development, which calls for 2,135 homes to be built just east of Interstate 15, roughly five miles north of downtown Escondido and north of Deer Springs Road.
Since then, lawsuits have been filed challenging the approval, and more than 117,000 signatures were gathered in hopes of placing on the March 2020 ballot a measure asking voters to overturn the approval. Harmony Grove Fire Danger?
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In each of these shows the plot revolved around a primary location. For Duffy’s it was the Tavern; for Fibber McGee and Molly it was the house at “79 Wistfull Vista.” Each week a parade of predictable characters interacted with the cast of principal characters. Dr. Gamble was Fibber McGee’s weekly nemesis, Riley faced off with Digger O’dell, the friendly undertaker. Archie had to fend off Miss Duffy, Duffy’s man-crazy daughter.
radio sitcoms brought humor and a sense of stability in a dangerous and changing World. At school we did nuclear attack drills but at home we could laugh with Baby Snooks. We knew and loved those radio characters themselves; they were our friends, not the actors who played them. To us, they were a mirror to our own lives. We were surrounded by a community of people we knew. Like Duffy, Fibber, Riley and Baby Snoods we faced a predictable and comfortable flow of people and circumstance in our day to day living.
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Scott Sutherland, vice chair of the Elfin Forest Harmony Grove Town Council, said studies show that at key intersections in the area only 500 cars can get through in an hour. During an evacuation, no matter how much law enforcement tries to control it, thousands will clog the roads all at once putting everyone at risk.
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Every day we meet new business and home computer users who need our help in finding solutions to computer related problems. We really do like helping and solving problems. At the same time we especially enjoy and appreciate those customers who have been regulars over the years. It’s always gratifying to see a familiar face coming through the door, just like at Duffy’s Tavern. We are the principle players with a predictable cast of characters and a few guest celebrities in a long running real life sitcom.
Some of the gags became American classics. Fibber McGee would open his hall closet and be immediately inundated with crashing and clanging piles of stuff. His classic comment “Someday I’m going to clean out that closet” became a catch phrase for procrastination. Chester Riley’s “what a revolting development this is” is still around. In pre-TV America those weekly
Grove area west of Escondido, where two housing developments totaling about 800 homes were recently approved by the county, warned Tuesday that a fire evacuation tragedy like that which happened during the Camp Fire in Paradise could happen here.
“This area has burned many, many times, including the Cocos fire (May 2014),” said JP Theberge, chair of the Harmony Grove Council. “In a dead-end bowl like this, there should be at least two ways out. Our Fire Authority and our supervisors have approved these projects without that secondary egress.”
Theberge and others said when evacuations are ordered, far too many people will be bottle-necked along Country Club Drive and other roads in the community. They are not designed to handle anything close to the kind of traffic that will happen when flames and smoke are threatening the community.
During the supervisors’ hearing on July 25, when the Harmony Grove Village South and Valiano projects were approved, fire and law enforcement officials assured the supervisors that an orderly, controlled evacuation of the area was possible should wildfire threaten the area.
The supervisors said they were satisfied with precautions taken by the developers and stressed the need for more housing in the county.
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Vista deputies are trying to identify a man caught on camera in a series of heists that includes stolen items ranging from an iPad to a carved tiki to vending machine cash.
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The break-ins — although some of them failed — took place at five Vista businesses, stretching from Oct. 25 through Tuesday, November 20. Among the goods taken: $1,500 cash — including nearly $1,175 in change from a recycling business — as well as an iPad, and a carved tiki.
The burglaries were similar in style. In each of them, the thief used a tool to pry open a door or vending machine. The thefts caused some $2,000 damage. On Oct. 25, the burglar crawled in through a window and stole money and an iPad from Tabacinic Chabad Jewish Center on Sunset Drive not far from Emerald Drive.
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On Oct. 30 about 9.a.m., authorities say, the suspect removed window screens and panels as he tried to break into a building at Tiki Village, a mobile home park on Olive Avenue. While he was there, he removed the electrical cables to the security camera.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9026348 The name of the business: Shaun Dodson Construction Services, located at 1296 Dyanna Ct., Vista, CA. 92084. This business is registered by: Shaun Eric Dodson 1296 Dyanna Ct. Vista, CA. 92084 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/ Shaun Eric Dodson Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/18/18. 11/08, 11/15, 11/22 & 11/29/2018
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9026976 The name of the business: Carr Accounting, located at 409 S. Las Posas Road, San Marcos, CA. 92078. This business is registered by: Ryan Carr 409 S. Las Posas Road San Marcos, CA. 92078 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 10/26/2018 /s/ Ryan Carr Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/26/18. 11/08, 11/15, 11/22 & 11/29/2018
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9028760 The name of the business: Adam N. Caroll, Inc., located at 1718 Bella Laguna, Encinitas, CA. 92024. This business is registered by: Adam N. Carroll, Inc. 1718 Bella Laguna Encinitas, CA. 92024 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business was n/a. /s/ Adam Carroll, President Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/19/18. 11/29, 12/06, 12/13 & 12/20/2018
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9026852 The name of the business: Coastal Appliance Service, located at 1165 Montura Rd., San Marcos, CA. 92078. This business is registered by: Robert J. Sankey 1165 Montura Rd. San Maros, CA. 92078 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 10/15/2018 /s/ Robert J. Sankey Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/24/18. 11/08, 11/15, 11/22 & 11/29/2018
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9026052 The name of the business: Meritage Wine Market and Tasting Room, located at 182 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd A-10, Encinitas, CA. 92024. This business is registered by: RJD Wines, Inc 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd A-10 Encinitas, CA. 92024 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business was 1/1/2002 /s/ Dustin Cano, President Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/15/18. 11/08, 11/15, 11/22 and 11/29/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9026357 The name of the business: Custom Hardwood Floors, located at 3232 N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA. 92069. This business is registered by: Wayne Alan and Deborah Diane Beebe 3232 N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. San Marcos, CA. 92069 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. First day of business was 4/15/1983. /s/ Deborah Diane Beebe Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/18/18. 11/08, 11/15, 11/22 & 11/29/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9026347 The name of the business: Joe Dodson Construction Services, located at 811 East 5th Avenue, Escondido, CA. 92025. This business is registered by: Joseph Paul Dodson 811 East 5th Avenue Escondido, CA. 92025 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/ Joseph Paul Dodson Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/18/18. 11/08, 11/15, 11/22 & 11/29/2018
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9028315 The name of the business: California Poms, located at 4504 Onondaga AVe, San Diego, CA. 92117. This business is registered by: Greg L. Rogers 180 Santa Maria Ct. Vista, CA. 92083 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 11/13/2018. /s/ Greg L. Rogers Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/13/18. 11/22, 11/29, 12/06 & 12/13/2018
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9026378 The name of the business: Daynes Jewelry, located at 825 College Blvd., Space 102-334, Oceanside, CA. 92057. This business is registered by: Catalog Programs, Inc. 825 College Bl., #102-334 Oceanside, CA.92057 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business was n/a. /s/ Robert W. Daynes, President Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/18/2018, 11/08, 11/15, 11/22 and 11/29/2018
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9027069 The name of the business: Mobile Pulmonary, located at 626 Shenandoah Ave., San Marcos, CA. 92078. This business is registered by: Dawn Stiefeld and Heather White 626 Shenandoah Ave. San Marcos, CA. 92078 This business is conducted by General Partners. First day of business was n/a. /s/ Dawn Stiefeld Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/29/2018, 11/08, 11/15, 11/22 & 11/29/2018
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9027405 The name of the business: Pure Plumbing Company, located at 1400 Via La Ranchita, San Marcos, CA. 92069. This business is registered by: Jonathan David Dickerson 1400 Via La Ranchita San Marcos, CA. 92069 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 7/31/18. /s/ Jonathan David Dickerson Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/01/2018, 11/08, 11/15, 11/22 & 11/29/2018
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9026887 The name of the business: Station Pizza, located at 1531 W. Mission Rd., Ste B, San Marcos, CA. 92069. This business is registered by: Super Bueno LLC 1531 W. Mission Rd. Ste B San Marcos, CA. 92069 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business was n/a. /s/ Michael Juillerat, Manager Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/25/2018, 11/08, 11/15, 11/22 & 11/29/2018
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9028103 The name of the business: Coyote Rock Enterprises, located at 2480 Tamara Lane, San Marcos, CA. 92069. This business is registered by: Erin & Chris Veit 2480 Tamara Lane San Marcos, Ca. 92069 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. First day of business was 1/01/2018. /s/ Erin Veit Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/08/2018. 11/15, 11/22, 11/29 &12/6/2018
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9026875 The name of the business: Succulents That Don’t Suck, located at 843 EnglishHolly Lane, San Marcos, CA. 92078. This business is registered by: Janice Jan Schmaltz 843 English Holly Lane San Maros, Ca. 92078 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/ Janice Jan Schmaltz Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/24/18. 11/08, 11/15, 11/22 & 11/29/2018
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9028394 The name of the business: Almighty Gardening, located at 377 Vandegrift Blvd., #1, Oceanside, CA. 92057. This business is registered by: Diego Lazaro Juarez 377 Vandegrift Blvd. Apt 1 Oceanside, CA. 92057 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was11/20/17. /s/ Diego Lazaro Juarez Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/14/2018. 11/22, 11/29, 12/06 &12/13/2018
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9027902 The name of the business: Oceanside Physical Therapy, located at 3861 Mission Ave., B-25, Oceanside, CA. 92058. This business is registered by: Oceanside Physical Therapy, PC 3861 Mission Ave. B-25 Oceanside, CA. 92058 This business is conducted by a corporation First day of business was 11/05/2018 /s/ Jacob Barrack, CFO Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/07/2018 11/15, 11/22, 11/29 &12/6/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9026666 The name of the business: Chop Arazzi Photography, located at 1743 Weatherwood Ct., San Marcos, Ca. 92078, This business is registered by: Shannon Dean Parnell 1743 Weatherwood Ct. San Marcos, CA. 92078 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/ Shannon Dean Parnell Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/23/2018 11/15, 11/22, 11/29 &12/6/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9027549 The name of the business: Village European Auto, located at 110 E. Aviation Rd., Fallbrook, CA. 92028. This business is registered by: Gregory E. Burcham 2637 Havencrest Dr. Fallbrook, CA. 92028 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 1/02/2001. /s/ Gregory E. Burcham Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/02/2018 11/15, 11/22, 11/29 &12/6/2018
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9026062 The name of the business: P.R.E. Dental Products, located at 218 Ivory Gull Way, San Marcos, CA. 92078 This business is registered by: Larry Dupont Farquar 218 Ivory Gull Way San Marcos, CA. 92078 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 10/6/83. /s/ Larry Dupont Farquar Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/15/2018 11/15, 11/22, 11/29 &12/6/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9028206 The name of the business: Safety First Transportation, located at 334 Via Vera Cruz #255, San Marcos, Ca. 92078. This business is registered by: FMH Investments, Inc. 27153 El Moro Mission Viejo, CA. 92691 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business was 7/15/14. /s/ Mohammad Alhayek, CEO Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/09/2018 11/15, 11/22, 11/29 &12/6/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9027926 The name of the business: Taxability Mobile Tax Services, located 356 Adobe Estates Dr. Vista, CA. 92083. This business is registered by: Dana A. Martin 356 Adobe Estates Dr. Vista, CA. 92083 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 11/18/2013. /s/ Dana A. Martin Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/07/2018 11/15, 11/22, 11/29 &12/6/2018
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9027439 The name of the business: True Techs Audio Visual Inc., located at 1109 Industrial Ave, Escondido, CA. 92029. This business is registered by: True Techs Audio Visual, Inc. 1109 Industrial Ave. Escondido, ca. 92029 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business was 12/18/2013. Vanthany Khounborinh, CFO Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/01/2018. 11/15, 11/22, 11/29 &12/6/2018
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9028104 The name of the business: Water Parts World, located at 804 N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd., #118, San Marcos, CA. 92069. This business is registered by: Tomar Water Systems, Inc. 804 N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. #118 San Marcos, Ca. 92069 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business was 5/01/04 /s/ Erin Veit, Vice President Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/08/2018. 11/15, 11/22, 11/29 &12/6/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9027783 The name of the business: Left Coast Networks, located at 929 Maryland Dr., Vista, Ca. 92083 This business is registered by: David Shelton Self and Abigail Cherisse Earl 929 Maryland Dr. Vista, Ca. 92083 This business is conducted by General Partners. First day of business was 2/20/18. /s/ David S. Self Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/06/2018. 11/15, 11/22, 11/29 &12/6/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9028078 The name of the business: Oak Bedrock, located at 718 Costa Del Sur San Marcos, CA. 92078. This business is registered by: Moving Box Delivery, Inc. 718 Costa Del Sur San Marcos, CA. 92078 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business was n/a. /s/ Jerry Berzanski, Sec. Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/08/2018. 11/15, 11/22, 11/29 &12/6/2018
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #2018-9028145 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Spot Less Cleaning Services, located at 1545 Goodwin Dr., Vista, CA. 92084. The Fictitious Business Name referred to above was filed in San Diego County on 1/11/18 and assigned File no. 2018-9001020, is abandoned by the following regisrants: Guadalupe Rodriguez Lopez, 1545 Goodwin Dr., Vista, CA. 92084, and Carmen Y. Nabor 200 Olive Ave, SP. 35, Vista, Ca. 92083. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000). crime). /s/ Guadalupe Rodriguez Lopez This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 11/09/2018. 11/15, 11/22, 11/29 & 12/06/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9027874 The name of the business: Funnest Media, located at 1641 La Madera Lane, San Marcos, Ca. 92078. This business is registered by: Joshua Tucker 1641 La Madera Lane San Marcos, CA. 92078 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/ Joshua Tucker Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/06/2018. 11/15, 11/22, 11/29 &12/6/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9028237 The name of the business: Coastal Interior Design San Diego, located at 31205 Strawberry Tree Ln. Temecula, CA. 92592 This business is registered by: Michael Ghanayem 31205 Strawberry Tree Ln. Temecula, CA. 92592 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/ Michael Ghanayem Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/13/2018. 11/15, 11/22, 11/29 &12/6/2018
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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #2018-9028302 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Bed and Breakfast Inn at La Jolla, located at 7753 Draper Ave., La Jolla, CA. 92037. The Fictitious Business Name referred to above was filed in San Diego County on 5/6/2016 and assigned File no. 2016-012799, is abandoned by the following regisrants: La Jolla Bed and Breakfast Inn, Inc. 2902 Carrillo Way Carlsbad, CA. 92009. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000). crime). /s/ Marilouise Micudu, Secretary This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 11/13/2018. 11/22, 11/29, 1206 and 12/13/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9028234 The name of the business: The BMW Guy, The Bimmer Guy, located at 1288 W. San Marcos Blvd. #116, San Marcos, CA 92078. This business is registered by: Federico Alfredo Giese 7010 Mimosa Drive Carlsbad, CA. 92011 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 11/13/18. /s/ Federico Alfredo Giese Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/13/2018. 11/15, 11/22, 11/29 &12/6/2018
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9027846 The name of the business: Abuela Nutrition, located at 1655 Broadway #19, Chula Vista, CA. 91911. This business is registered by: Amar Alkass 12032 Calle De Medio, Unite 130 El Cajon, CA. 92019 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 11/06/18. /s/ Amar Alkass Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/06/18. 11/29, 12/06, 12/13 & 12/20/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9027651 The name of the business: Kiki Eats, located at 1267 Discovery St., San Marcos, Ca. 92078. This business is registered by: Veronica Elkan 1267 Discovery St. San Marcos, CA. 92078 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/ Veronica Elkan Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/05/18. 11/29, 12/06, 12/13 & 12/20/2018
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9027845 The name of the business: Abuela Market, located at 1906 Oceanside, Oceanside, Ca. 92054.. This business is registered by: Amar Alkass 12032 Calle De Medio, Unit130 El Cajon, CA. 92019 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 11/06/18. /s/ Amar Alkass Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/06/18. 11/29, 12/06, 12/13 & 12/20/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9026801 The name of the business: ProSpa Movers, located at 504 Driftwood Ct., Vista, CA. 92083. This business is registered by: Solomon Bill Solomona Faraimo 504 Driftwood Ct. Vista, CA. 92083 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 1/1/13 /s/ Solomon Bill Solomona Faraimo Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/24/18. 11/22, 11/29, 12/06 & 12/13/189 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9026030 The name of the business: Locals Deluxe, located at 4452 La Quinta Pl., Oceanside, Ca. 92057. This business is registered by: Enrique Luis Rosario 4452 La Quinta Pl. Oceanside, Ca. 92057 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/ Enrique Luis Rosario Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/15/18. 11/01, 11/08, 11/15 & 11/22/2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9027706 The name of the business: Losungens, locatd at 663 s. Rancho Santa Fe Rd., Suite 671, San Marcos, CA. 92078. This business is registered by: Bradley Elkan 1267 Discovery Street San Marcos, CA. 92078 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/ Bradley Elkan Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/05/18. 11/29, 12/06, 12/13 & 12/20/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9027169 The name of the business: The Best Cleaning Company, located at 533 Autumn Dr., Apt 2, San Marcos, Ca. 92069. This business is registered by: Gregorio Bautista 533 Autumn Dr. Apt 2 San Marcos, CA. 92069 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a. /s/ Gregorio Bautista Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 10/29/18. 11/22, 11/29, 12/06, & 12/132018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9028086 The name of the business: Visiting Angels of North County, located at 810 Los Vallecitos Bl., #205, San Marcos, Ca. 92069. This business is registered by: Four Sullivan Enterprises, inc. 810 Los Valleciots B., #205 San Marcos, CA. 92069 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business was 3/1/04. /s/ Jaime Dill, President Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/08/18. 11/29, 12/06, 12/13 & 12/20/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9027788 The name of the business: The Kite Factory, located at 2357 Autumn Dr., Oceanside, Ca. 92056. This business is registered by: Life in Style and Peace, LLC 2357 Autumn Drr. Oceanside, CA. 92056 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business was n/a. /s/ Daniel Moreno III, Manager Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/08/18. 11/29, 12/06, 12/13 & 12/20/2018
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Baha’is have been described as a kind, gentle people. Would you like to know more? Call anyone listed here from your city/neighborhood.
www.bahai.org Baha’is Believe:
• all humanity was creat-
ed by one God and is part of one human race
• the purpose of life is to know and worship God,
to acquire virtues, to promote the oneness of humankind and to carry forward
an
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advancing civilization
• work performed in the
spirit of service is a form of worship
• the soul, created at the
moment of conception, is destined by God to reach
the
afterlife,
where it will continue to
progress until it attains the presence of God.
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