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The Elizabeth Hospice Story -

"Now more than ever, we are called upon to make a difference." Jacob was born with a genetic neurological condition that has delayed his development and causes long-lasting irritability spells. One of his crying fits can last several days. When Jacob turned 2, his mom Rachel heard about The Elizabeth Hospice’s pediatric care program. “I thought hospice was only for people who were terminally ill,” said Rachel. “But I learned that this service is available for children with complex medical issues and that pediatric hospice care could provide our son and family with extra help and support.”

The Elizabeth Hospice is the community’s leading provider of pediatric hospice care. A specialized team works in concert with the child’s primary care providers and specialists to ease symptoms and manage pain. These supportive services are available for any child facing a life-limiting illness, including those children who continue to receive curative, diseasedirected and life-extending treatment.

“Every meeting with Sarah, Jacob’s RN Case Manager, is uplifting. She focuses on Jacob’s needs and is always looking for ways to enhance his quality of life. The care team includes a doctor, social worker and spiritual counselor, as well as a child life specialist who provides emotional support to my older son. These skilled, compassionate professionals work together beautifully. I feel like we’re part of a larger family that is supporting our family,” continued Rachel. “I brag to friends and family about The Elizabeth Hospice and say how thankful we are. This is the best family-centered care program that we could have found for our son,” said Rachel.

As a local, independent nonprofit, The Elizabeth Hospice relies on the generosity of people like you to make these much-needed services available to Jacob’s family and others in our community. Please consider making a gift today. Thanks to a generous donor, every gift to The Elizabeth Hospice during this year's #Giving Tuesday campaign (up to $10,000) will be matched. With gratitude for your support! The Elizabeth Hospice, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, provides medical and

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Doris “Dorie” Miller was also honored by the US Postal Service by being included in a 44-cent commemorative stamp on February 4, 2010. A most rare honor, indeed.

And although he is not identified by name, Dorie Miller is portrayed by Black actor, Elven Havard, in the 1970 motion picture, “Tora! Tora! Tora!” where he is shown manning a machine gun against incoming Japanese aircraft at Pearl Harbor. Also, in Michael Bay’s 2001 film “Pearl Harbor,” Miller is openlyportrayed by Academy Award-winning actor, Cuba Gooding, Jr.

NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY LEGACY. The heroics of U. S. Navy hero, Doris “Dorie” Miller, continues to live on right here in San Diego County. Today, the Doris Miller Elementary School located at Tierrasanta in the North San Diego region, continues to keep his amazing legacy alive. His name and legacy is linked to the Doris Miller Junior High School, located at San Marcos, Texas.

When I first joined the U. S. Navy, I was stationed at Norfolk, Virginia waiting for our latest state-of-theart warship to be commissioned. After our shake-down cruise and multiple military wargames to test her mettle, our very first Westpac order would have us steam to Hawaii.

And that’s where my story ends. When I stood with my shipmates, all dressed in our summer ‘whites’ looking out over the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, at Oahu, Hawaii.

It was there where I thought of USS Arizona Capt. Mervyn Bennion, who fell in the line of duty. It was there where I thought of the daring and courageous pilots: George Welch and Kenneth M. Taylor who, against superior odds, shot down 6 Japanese fighters and bombers in their desperate attempts to defend our country.

And how does one forget Army Air Corps Second Lieutenant, Philip M. Rasmussen who, flying his P-36 Hawk, shot down superior aircraft –the deadly Japanese A6M Zero! Rasmussen, the colorful, young Army Air Corps pilot who shot down enemy Japanese aircraft while still wearing his purple pajamas, would later earn a Silver Star for his unbelievable courage at Pearl Harbor, eventually retiring from the U. S. Air Force as a lieutenant colonel in 1965.

And my heart skipped a beat, as I remembered Missouri-born Capt. Samuel G. Fuqua, my true-blue hero of all from the USS Arizona battleship. It was Fuqua, after being blown into the air and rendered unconscious, somehow,

Keeping your home insured

It’s always fire season in California. Unfortunately, we’ve had multiple, catastrophic wildfires in our state and region in recent years to prove it. As a result, many homeowners in the 75th Assembly District and throughout the state have had their insurance canceled, frequently due to their home’s location in Very High Fire Hazard Zones.

In many communities identified as high fire-risk by insurers, including areas of Valley Center, Fallbrook, Bonsall, Rainbow, Pala, Pauma Valley, and De Luz, residential insurance has become harder to find, and keep. Many homeowners receiving nonrenewable notices have been forced to seek insurance from other providers at much higher rates.

To discuss this growing problem and to try to find solutions, I recently held a virtual town hall with Deputy Insurance Commissioner Tony Cignarale, along with Rincon Fire Chief Ed Hadfield, who shared his long experience fighting wildfires throughout Southern California. Here are a few tips that may help you keep your home insured:

For the California Insurance Commissioner’s Top Ten Tips for Finding Residential Insurance, click Here. Use the Home Insurance Finder tool to locate agents/brokers in your immediate vicinity and beyond, or click here to access the Residential Insurance Company Contact List for a list of insurers that provide homeowners insurance.

Look Here for insurance companies that offer discounts for firehardened homes

Ask your insurance agent or broker if they are able to obtain coverage in the "surplus lines" market.

If you are unable to find an agent who can insure you, the California FAIR Plan is available to every homeowner as a last resort

If you feel that your insurance nonrenewal was unfair, file a complaint with the CDI. For further assistance, please contact the California Department of Insurance directly at 1-800-9274357!

For an electronic version of this article, please visit my website: https://ad75.asmrc.org/

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.

5th District Supervisor Jim Desmond

Happy Thanksgiving

I don’t think there’s ever been a more important Thanksgiving than this year. Now more than ever is a time for reflection, for sitting down and thinking about all the things for which we are grateful.

I was grateful to sit down with my family this year, have a wonderful meal and just spend time with each other. It’s been a hectic year and we haven’t had enough opportunity to all sit down, talk about our lives and be together.

No matter how or where you spent your Thanksgiving this year, continue to be grateful. Be grateful for whatever you want, for me, I’m grateful for my family’s health, safety and living in the greatest country in the world.

I’m grateful for my experience in the United States Navy and for all of our Veterans and especially the active members of our military deployed over the holidays.

I’m grateful for first responders and law enforcement personnel and their unwavering commitment to very difficult jobs. pilot, and for all of the great people I flew and worked with along the way.

I’m grateful for the people of San Diego’s North County, and their resilience and willingness to care for one another.

I’m grateful to live in a country where we can be independently minded, actively debate issues and respectfully express differences of opinion.

And I’m hopeful that those in need, those with any number of struggles, will find strength and support this holiday season.

And, I’m grateful for my incredible wife and our family.

To contact

North County Office – by appointment only 325 S. Melrose Ave., Suite 5200 Vista, CA 92081 Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Website: www.supervisorjimdesmond.com Email: Jim.Desmond@sdcounty.ca.gov

PROBLEM SOLVED BY CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT

Q: In March 2020, I bought two tickets to the Schitt's Creek reunion tour from Tickets-Center.com. The event was postponed, and I heard nothing until today when they said they were giving us a credit of 110 percent. That's not acceptable.

The Tickets-Center.com site has a "100 percent guarantee," and I think they should refund my money. There are no events I would like to go to right now.

I love your column and read it every week. I am hoping you can help me get my $359 back. -- Lori Glazer, Newburyport, Mass.

A: Thank you for your kind comments about my column. If your event was canceled, you should receive a full refund.

But let's have a look at the terms of your purchase. According to TicketsCenter.com's Terms & Privacy Policy, you don't automatically get your money back if an event is canceled and not rescheduled. Instead, it says you will be eligible for a credit "or, in our sole discretion, a cash refund." The default appears to be a credit. "If an event is postponed or rescheduled, your order will not qualify for a credit, and your tickets will be valid for the rescheduled date unless otherwise required by applicable law," it says.

Next time you order tickets, please review the fine print. It could save you a lot of trouble later on.

Interestingly, the same contract gives Tickets-Center.com the right to cancel your tickets with no penalty. This is known as an adhesion contract -- a contract that applies to you, but not the company -- and it is as frustrating as it is unfair.

How about that 100 percent guarantee? It's not what you think it is. By "guarantee," Tickets-Center.com means your transaction will be safe and secure, and the tickets will be delivered on time. It's not one of those blanket, "satisfaction guaranteed or your money back" things. If only!

When I reviewed your case, I recommended that you write to TicketsCenter.com, politely requesting a refund. You did, but the company just reiterated its offer of a 110 percent credit. Maybe a bot responded to you. That's been happening a lot lately.

I publish the names, numbers and email addresses of the <a href="https://www.elliott.org/company-contacts/ticket-center/">executives at Tickets-Center.com</a> on my consumer advocacy site, Elliott.org. You could have appealed to one of them, too.

I reached out to the company and asked if it could exercise its discretion and return your money. It did.

Christopher Elliott is the chief advocacy officer for Elliott Advocacy. Email him at chris@elliott.org or get help with any consumer problem by contacting him at http://www.elliott.org/help

TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER

BY CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT

Q: I'm contacting you about a $932 fee added to my car rental bill by Thrifty. The fee is for returning my rental vehicle to the wrong airport terminal in Minneapolis.

When I made the reservation I selected Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport as the return spot. The whole time I had in my head we would return to the MSP main terminal. I never looked closely at the rental agreement. I returned to the Minneapolis airport and it didn't even occur to me there would be two rental locations.

The terminals are 3.8 driving miles apart.

Someone could have and should have said to me to drive the vehicle to the correct terminal. I would have been able and happy to do so with no problem.

This is not the same kind of hardship for a car rental business as when a customer returns a vehicle across town or in a different city. This was a simple 3.8 miles and was within the same Minneapolis airport system.

This is not like the difference between Chicago Midway or O'Hare (which have different airport codes) this is also not like the difference between Santa Ana, LAX, or Ontario.

This is the same MSP airport system and the terminals are 3.8 miles apart. A $932 charge for such a short distance and honest mistake is too harsh and abusive.

Can you help me get my money back? -- Matt Oyen, Little Canada, Minn.

A: This is such a strange case, I could hardly believe it. I reviewed your rental agreement and it said you would return your car to Terminal 2 at the Minneapolis airport.

This was a one-way rental that you picked up in Santa Ana, Calif. So it wasn't as if you intentionally returned the vehicle to the wrong place. It looks like you just asked your phone for directions to the Thrifty return in Minneapolis, and it brought you there. But this was the wrong terminal.

Someone should have said something to you. And a further review of your paper trail shows that you did speak with someone who promised you a refund. But you didn't get the promise in writing and the refund never came.

I'm really puzzled by your case. It's true, car rental companies routinely charge extra fees when you drop a vehicle off at the wrong location. But almost $1,000 for four miles seems excessive. By my calcula-

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Historically Speaking

by Tom Morrow

She Was An Original American Patriot

In case you missed this particular class in third grade, let me tell you about a true American patriot: Elizabeth Griscom “Betsy” Ross, who was born Jan. 1, 1752. She was an American seamstress/upholsterer whose work is still admired throughout the world. She’s credited with making the first American flag known today as the “Betsy Ross flag.”

According to Ross family history, a 1776 visit by General George Washington and two congressional members visited Mrs. John Ross, showing her a sketch of what General Washington designed. The sketch had 13 stars in a field of blue, situated in a circle above 13 red and white strips.

Mrs. Ross had been making flags for the Pennsylvania navy during the American Revolution, so making a united colony standard was not a difficult task. In 1775, Pennsylvania naval committee headed by Benjamin Franklin and George Ross, (uncle of John Ross), ordered the construction of gunboats that would eventually need flags.

The American Revolutionary War broke out when Betsy and John had been married for only two years. John Ross was assigned to guard munitions and, according to one legend, was killed by a gunpowder explosion, but family members have doubts about this story.

As a 24-year-old widow, Betsy continued working in the upholstery business repairing uniforms and making tents, blankets, and stuffed paper tube cartridges with musket balls for prepared packaged ammunition in 1779 for the Continental Army – and, yes, flags. Her work for the revolution was every bit as important as any soldier on the field of battle.

There is speculation Betsy was the "beautiful young widow" who distracted Hessian general Carl von Donop in Mount Holly, New Jersey, after the Battle of Iron Works Hill. This kept von Donop’s forces out of the crucial "turning-of-the-tide" Battle of Trenton on the morning of Dec. 26, 1776, when the Hessian and British troops were defeated after Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River. by a Royal Navy frigate and he was charged with treason (for being of British ancestry—naturalization to American colonial citizenship was not recognized). He was imprisoned at Old Mill Prison in England. Ashburn died while in prison.

Three years later, in May 1783, she married John Claypoole, who had earlier met Joseph Ashburn in the English Old Mill Prison. Claypoole had informed Besty of husband’s prison death. The Claypoole couple would have five daughters

In 1793, Betsy’s mother, father, and sister all died in a severe yellow fever epidemic. In 1817, after two decades of poor health, John Claypoole died. Betsy continued her upholstery business for 10 more years. Upon retirement, she moved in with her second Claypoole daughter, Susanna, in Abington Township of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Her eldest Claypoole daughter, Clarissa, had

taken over Mrs. Ross' business back in Philadelphia.

Betsy, by then completely blind, spent her last three years living with her middle Claypoole daughter, Jane, in rapidly growing and industrializing Philadelphia. Betsy Ross Claypoole died on Jan. 30, 1836, at the age of 84, some 60 years after the Declaration of Independence. She was survived by five daughters with John Claypoole and one sister, Hannah Griscom Levering, who herself died about 11 months later.

Although it is one of the most visited tourist sites in the city of Philadelphia, the claim she once lived at the socalled "Betsy Ross House" is still a matter of historical dispute. Betsy Ross's body was first interred at the Free Quaker burial grounds on North Fifth Street in Philadelphia. However, in 1975, in preparation for the American Bicentennial, Philadelphia city leaders ordered her remains moved to the courtyard of the Betsy Ross House. But cemetery workers found no remains beneath her tombstone. Bones found elsewhere in the family plot were deemed to be hers and moved to the current grave now visited by tourists at the Betsy Ross House.

Today’s nay-sayers, as well as those who are just plain ignorant of our nation’s history, should take the time to read about Betsy Ross, one of our earliest patriots and arguably the nation’s first feminist. Any thought of the Betsy Ross Flag being offensive to anyone who calls themselves an American is true folly.

Betsy’s flag is a symbol every patriotic American should be proud of and continues to be recognized as an official national symbol. Anyone “offended,” by the banner George Washington designed, no doubt, has been listening to history revisionists who will find fault with anything patriotic. They all should put their big-boy pants on and stand tall with hand over heart.

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Continue from Page 6 awoke to become the new ship’s captain after the last bomb claimed the life of erstwhile Capt. Franklin Van Valkenburgh. Now the new captain by succession of naval rank, Capt. Fugua went on to save many lives under near-impossible conditions with little or no regard for his own safety. For such unmatched courage, Fuqua would receive America’s highest military award, the Medal of Honor, the very medal that made General George Patton utter: “I’d give my immortal soul for that medal.”

Samuel G. Fuqua would later be promoted to rear admiral upon his retirement from the U. S. Navy in 1953.

All these memories, that are burned into our history books, came alive and washed over me as I stood in awe at Pearl Harbor.

Nothing could prepare me for this moment, when I first glanced at what remained of my ‘sister’ ship, the USS Arizona Memorial. The ghosts of yesteryear spoke to me that day. Memories out of school books tugged at my heartstrings.

Yes, I had seen photos and film footage -- what school kid hasn’t? But, I never knew what hit me that early morning when I stood alongside my Navy buddies, my shipmates at Pearl Harbor. Rosenstiel looked at me, tears rolling off his cheeks as if a faucet were suddenly turned on. Same with buddies, Johnson, Morris, Jones, MacPherson, Sanchez, and my best friend from the Deep South, Billy Dolby.

There she lay, in part. The USS Arizona. The last of the Pennsylvania class “super-dreadnought” battleships, named in honor of our 48th U. S. state, officially commissioned in 1916. I kept blinking to better see her, as the salty tears stung my eyes over and over again. From my distance, my eyes traced over her valiant, stillvisible barbette of one of her turrets which still remained visible above the water. Since her sinking exactly 80 years ago today, she still leaks oil from the hull, more than 2.3 quarts escaping into the harbor each day. It’s as if her life’s blood still lives and pumps like a heart, and she still calls out to us from her watery war grave.

I could not speak. Not one syllable.

I could only hear my own breathing and my heart pumping inside of me. There simply were no words to describe it. My Navy buddies just looked in my direction, silently, and just shook their heads. All of their faces were awash in tears as was mine. Without any signal or synchronized rehearsal, we just all chose to move together, as brothers, slowly away from a most painful remembrance of a bygone era. There we left a part of ourselves at Pearl Harbor.

Legislation during the administrations of both President Dwight D. Eisenhower and President John F. Kennedy made the USS Arizona wreckage a national shrine in 1962. A memorial was built across the ship’s sunken remains, which includes a “shrine room” that lists the names of the lost crew members on a marble wall.

I hadn’t cried like that since I was a small little 10-year-old boy, sitting in 4th grade class, listening to my teacher, Mr. Steitzer, talk about the attack at Pearl Harbor. Tears filled my eyes as I recalled my uncles in dress blues and how it might have been them. My mind told me – in principle – it was them; after all it was their brethren who died that grisly morning.

When I stood in full U. S. Navy uniform at Pearl Harbor, I felt something a tad different than I did as a 10-year-old grammar school child.

This time, I felt not just the sadness. This time as I stood at Pearl Harbor, I also felt very, very proud – of wearing my uniform. Because now, I carried with me, the torch of my brothers and sisters of yesteryear.

I wept at Pearl Harbor.

Because, my dream as a little boy, had finally come true.

About the Author:

Friedrich Gomez is our most prolific writer. This story is his 187th cover story he has written for The

Paper.

Friedrich is a fascinating person. He both speaks, reads and writes fluent German, often conversing with German-speaking customers when he was employed at WalMart in San Marcos.

He has served, and continues to do so, as a caregiver for elderly folks who need some help in their lives. He is a great conversationalist and as our readres will attest, a master storyteller.

Letters to the Editor? We Love ‘em!

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emotional support to children and adults facing the challenges associated with an advanced life-limiting illness, and restores hope to those who are feeling lost and alone. The Elizabeth Hospice | 500 La Terraza Blvd, Ste. 130, Escondido, CA 92025

Holiday Tree Trimming & End of

the Year Programs - All events are free and open to the public. Programs are sponsored by Friends of the Escondido Public Library. Library is located at 239 So. Kalmia, Escondido, 92025; Phone 760.839.4683. Hours are Monday, Friday, & Saturday, 9am to 6pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, 9am to 8pm. The Escondido Public Library's events for the month of December include the following events:

Holiday Tree Trimming Party; Thursday, December 2nd, 3:304:30pm; all ages; Turrentine Room. Celebrate the Season with Youth Services Staff as we gather to read a story, sing songs and help decorate the Children's Room Tree. Supplies may be limited.

Last Paws for Reading for 2021 will be on Wednesday, December 8, 4:00-5:00pm. Last Read to a Dragon for 2021 will be on Thursday, December 9, 3:304:30pm. Turrentine Room; Ages 512. Read aloud to certified animals for fun or to help improve reading skills.

Teens go to the Movies: Saturday, December 18th, 11am-1pm; Turrentine Room, Ages 13-18. Haul yourself out of bed, throw on some sweats and head to the Library for a movie screening of "Elf" (PG). Keep yourself awake with tasty treats, frothy beverages, and friends.

PJ Storytime, Tuesday, December 21st, 6:00-6:L30pm. Ages 5-12; Turrentine Room. Wear your PJs and bring your favorite stuffed animal to this evening storytime.

Weekly Storytimes Taking a Break. Our weekly Rhymes & Reading, Baby Lapsit, and Toddler Tales storytime will be on hiatus beginning December 20th, and returning January 3, 2022. Enjoy the break and see you then.

Teen Tastic Fun Time; Wednesday, December 29; 4:00-6:00pm; Turrentine Room, Ages 12-18. Get together and have fun with friends with an escape room game, a craft project, tasty treats and a giveaway.

Applications open for the Teen Advisory Board. Applications due Saturday, December 18, at 6pm. Submit your application to become a member of our Teen Advisory Board and earn community service hours while promoting library services to teens. For more information and to download an application, contact the Library. Holiday Closures: All Library facilities will close at 5:00pm on Fridays, December 24th and December 31st. All Library facilities will be closed Saturdays, December 25th and January 1st.

San Diego Humane Society December Training Classes for

Dogs and Cats - As the holidays arrive, you'll likely find more people and activity in your home. The San Diego Humane Society has many tips and trainings to set your pets up for success. With a little prep, you and your pets can have a calm, safe and happy holiday season!

Plan for guests: Help your pet feel comfortable with the sounds of knocking, a ringing doorbell and the general cheer that follows company through the door. Train your pet to have calm and quiet behaviors, even when the home environment is extra distracting.

Take moments to settle down: Teach your pets to relax in designated spots. This gives them a safe space to retreat to and helps keep them out of the way as you bustle about preparing for festivities.

Holidays = Food: Both you and your pets can learn when to indulge and when to leave it! During the holidays, it’s important to ensure that any treats pets receive are healthy and safe. In case your pets get a hold of something bad for them, practice a “leave it” behavior now, so you’re ready when temptation strikes. If company might be tempted to sneak your pets snacks, prepare sealable treat bags with petsafe foods they’re welcome to share from.

Free time is on everyone’s wish list during the holiday season, and we know scheduling training can prove challenging. With the on-demand format of these classes, you sign up and start anytime! Watch the recorded training materials during the week, then submit questions and/or join the trainer online for a live weekly Q&A over Zoom (also recorded each week). We’ve started with two of the four classes in our Reactive Rover series. In addition, almost every day of the week there are classes for Dogs, Puppies, Cats and Kittens, throughout the month so you will hopefully find a day/time that fits with your busy schedule.

There are too many to list here. Contact the San Diego Humane Society for a list of programs, open enrollment classes on Zoom, and in-person classes. In addition, there are more Behavior and Training Resources available. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St., San Diego, CA 92110; 619-2997012. Campus locations in Escondido, Oceanside, Ramona, El Cajon, and San Diego.

Alliance for Regional Solutions Follow-Up Information - Thanks

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to all that attended the November Quarterly Membership Meeting. Congratulations to the 2022/2023 Steering Committee: President, John Van Cleef; Past President, Nannette Stamm; Greg Anglea, Satia Austin, Jim Callaghan, Oscar Gomez, Sharyn Goodson, Scott Gross, Amanda Lee, Yusef Miller, Holly Nelson, Ahni Rocha Redmond, and Don Stump.

11th Annual Suzanne Pohlman Award: The Suzanne Pohlman Award was created to honor and recognize the work and legacy of its name sake for the selfless contributions she made in the delivery and development of innovative collaborative programs that served the under-served and low income populations of the North San Diego Region.

This year's recipient was Christy Wilson who was the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation's CEO for over 24 years and retired in October. Christy has left a legacy through her hard work and dedication to North County. Christy was also a member of the Alliance Steering Committee for the last five years and her contributions to our collaboration were invaluable. Congratulations to Christy Wilson!

Alliance for Regional Solutions is located at 550 W. Washington Avenue, Escondido, 92025 or visit the website at www.regionalsolutions.net

Escondido Community

Foundation Announces Grants The Escondido Community Foundation (ECF), an affiliate of the San Diego Foundation, recently announced the availability of grants to Enrich Quality of Life and Enhance Economic Opportunities in Escondido. They announced the grant funding to support organizations who provide workforce development resources needed for economic growth in Escondido.

In the 2022-2023 grant cycle, ECF invites local organizations to submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) specifically in Escondido that provides opportunities to invest, celebrate and enhance the community. ECF is committed to increase access to workforce development programs that provide job readiness, job shadowing, internships, vocational education, advancement opportunities and technology instruction resources. ECF is committed to improving and preserving the quality of life in Escondido by investing in local organizations that demonstrate a strong mission to support individuals' professional and financial growth.

"Due to the hard-hitting financial impact the pandemic brought to our communities, we want our residents to move forward and rise in their respective jobs and careers,"

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hand in case you can't remember. 6. Use extra polygrip so your teeth don't end up under the bed. 7.. Have Tylenol ready in case you actually complete the act. 8. Make all the noise you want....the neighbors are deaf, too. 9. If it works, call everyone you know with the good news!! 10. Don't even think about trying it twice.

'OLD' IS WHEN...

Your sweetie says, 'Let's go upstairs and make love,' and you answer, 'Pick one; I can't do both!' 'OLD' IS WHEN... Your friends compliment you on your new alligator shoes and you're barefoot. 'OLD' IS WHEN... Going bra-less pulls all the wrinkles out of your face. 'OLD' IS WHEN.... You don't care where your spouse goes, just as long as you don't have to go along. 'OLD' IS WHEN... You are cautioned to slow down by the doctor instead of by the police. 'OLD' IS WHEN.. 'Getting a little action' means you don't need to take a laxative today. 'OLD' IS WHEN... 'Getting lucky' means you find your car in the parking lot.. 'OLD' IS WHEN.... An 'all nighter' means not getting up to use the bathroom. 'OLD' IS WHEN.... You're not sure if these are facts or jokes.

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What I have learned about computers:

a. Do NOT bring in to your office a large number of your wife's Scottish Shortbread. You will eat ALL of it and that will make you fat and also increase your blood sugars. b. It is wisest to not bring ANY sweets or snacks into your office as you will eat ALL of them and that will make you fat and also increase your blood sugars. c. It is good to occasionally leave your office and do something else or otherwise you will have cobwebs growing from you to your computer and people will likely point and laugh at you. Of course, they do anyway but this is one less reason for them to do so.

You're welcome.

Me.

•••• Today I saw a dwarf climbing down a prison wall.

I thought to myself, that’s a little condescending.

The Pastor Says...

Pastor Richard Huls (Retired)

It Is Holiday Season

I was asked why I didn’t write an article about Thanksgiving for The Paper. Even though I did not, you perhaps have noticed that there were many articles and comments on Thanksgiving by both the religious and secular writers. It seems that most people had a desire to express thanks this year. Therefore, we are not without some reflections on the subject. Also, I have occasions to speak on the subject to various groups with which I am affiliated.

An even greater theme for the entire season is to celebrate the holiday theme,, which is – a holy day or time. It is when we get a day off from work and have a festival. This was the practice when the word, holiday, was first used. While it is true that many do not put any religious significance in the season, we can’t help but be influenced with the idea of gratitude for our freedoms, abundance of earth’s resources, and family and friends. We have made the season, actually beginning with Halloween and All Saints Day, a part of our holy-day season.

Thanksgiving is a natural part of that with gratitude for God’s blessings and provision as the Creator. These days, being in the holy-day season, we are brought to the climax of the most holy of days: Christmas. This marks the actual coming of God to earth in Jesus, the Christ. We celebrate that day as a holy-day with song, lights, gifts, festivities and times of sharing. This season has impacted most people, even world-wide, in many ways with various aspects of participation as a holiday or holy-day. We join in this universal festival, each in our own way. Pastor Huls

Please join in by calling 760 7466611, or tune to You-Tube –Richard Huls, Walking With God. These are free services for counsel and inspiration.

Pet Parade

Meet Marshmallow! She is a wonderful guinea pig looking for a home to call her own. She enjoys snacks, her comfy house and play time with her favorite humans! Guinea pigs need a lot of ground space to run around and stay healthy. Two guinea pigs will need a minimum of 10 sq. feet of space (the more the better!) to call home. Guinea pigs need lots of daily timothy hay to munch on and toys to keep them active and enriched! Healthy greens and veggies are also an essential part of their diet, as well as a daily dose of vitamin C in the form of a supplement or a slice of orange! Marshmallow is available for adoption at San Diego Humane Society’s Escondido Campus at 3500 Burnet Drive. To learn more about making her part of your family, please visit sdhumane.org/adopt or call 619-299-7012.

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Pet Parade

Sir is pet of the week at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 7-month-old, 38-pound, male, Boxer-mix puppy.

He and his sister, Madame, were stray in the Imperial Valley when they were just 3-monthsold. They were transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through the FOCAS (Friends of County Animal Shelters) program. Madame has been adopted. Now Sir needs a forever home.

The $145 adoption fee for Sir includes medical exam, neuter, up to date vaccinations, registered microchip, and a one-year license if his new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society’s Department of Animal Services. For information about adoption or to become a Virtual Foster visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas, call 760-753-6413, or log on to www.SDpets.org.