January 03, 2019
Volume 49 - No. 01
By Friedrich Gomez
As we enter the New Year of 2019, we as a people will rekindle bygone resolutions to exercise more, lose weight, and stop smoking. Once again our vows for every New Year have become almost a cliché: become a better person, eat and live healthier lives, attain happiness, prosperity, pray for global peace and help end world hunger – again. New Year’s resolutions, which The Paper - 760.747.7119
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are most common in the Western and Eastern Hemispheres, will again arise from the ashes of yesteryear’s broken promises. Renewed vows will again resemble political campaign promises and, with straight faces, we’ll pledge to ourselves a new body by replacing those added pounds with 6-pack abs. We’ll even go to extremes by adding the word “No” to our personal vocabulary while sitting at the dinner table and the hostess asks if you’d like a second-serving.
And what good are New Year’s resolutions if they don’t include nurturing self-esteem, personal pride, and learning to love yourself and your neighbors as much as the Kardashians love themselves.
Always high on the New Year’s Resolution List is the promise to ourselves to save money. This can be accomplished in a variety of ways such as cutting back on purchasing gym memberships which you will never really use. You may be surprised at finding out that taking
walks as exercise in the outdoors can be accomplished without having to possess a gym membership card. The price is right – it’s free! And walks are even enjoyable with the people and scenery thrownin at no extra cost. Just make certain that your walking-route circumvents any visual sightings of a local See’s Candy store. Regarding New Year’s resolutions setting goals for losing weight, be reasonable – even
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philosophical about the concept. For example, pay heed to the wisdom of Jay Leno when he explains: “Today there are more overweight people in American than average-weight people. So, overweight people are now ‘average’ . . . which means, you have met your New Year’s resolution!” To be honest, New Year’s resolutions are often short-lived. As American actress and comedian, Joey Adams, observes: “May all your troubles last as long as your New Year’s resolutions!”
Irish poet and playwright, Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) said it best over 100 years ago when he penned: “Good resolutions are simply checks that men draw on a bank where they have no account.”
THE YEAR 2019 IS 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF HISTORIC EVENTS. Make no mistake about it, as we enter the time caverns of 2019 we should all be made aware that this year is the 100th anniversary of truly remarkable benchmarks in U. S.
Give Us This Day Our Daily Chuckle This week, a compendium of wit, wisdom and neat stuff you can tell at parties. Enjoy! Golfing Through the Years:
Two guys grow up together but after college one moves to Michigan, the other to Florida. They agree to meet every ten years in Vero Beach to play golf. At age 30, they finish their round of golf and go to lunch. "Where you wanna go?" "Hooters." "Why?"
"Well, you know, they got the broads, with the big racks, and the tight shorts, and the legs ..." "OK."
Ten years later at age 40 they meet and play again.
and world history.
Climb on board our Time Machine as we all travel back 100 years to see what transpired in the year 1919 which reshaped the world and human thinking for the very first time.
WHICH IS THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT IN WOMEN’S RIGHTS? A. Women allowed to drive cars. B. Women allowed to serve in military. C. Women allowed to vote.
Correct answer is “C.” Our new year 2019 marks the 100 anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution, guaranteeing women the right to vote, which was passed by Congress on June 4, 1919, and sent to the states for ratification. It was ratified on August 18, 1920 giving women the right to cast their “voice” in voting on the U. S. Presidential election. Regarding that historic moment in 1919 when the 19th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution was first passed by "Where you wanna go?" "Hooters. "Why?"
"Well, you know, they got cold beer and the big screen TVs and everybody has a little action on the games." "OK."
Ten years later at age 50 they meet and play again. "Where you wanna go?" "Hooters." "Why?"
"The food is pretty good and there is plenty of parking." "OK."
At age 60 they meet and play again. "Where you wanna go?" "Hooters." "Why?"
"Wings are half price" "OK"
At age 70 they meet and play again. "Where you wanna go?" "Hooters."
Congress, setting in motion the legal steps empowering women to determine the future of America in voting their free conscience, historians state: “It was probably the most important thing to happen to women in the last 100 years because it gave them full rights as citizens.” WHICH 1919 GLOBAL EVENT EFFECTED WORLD PEACE? A. Religions of the world united in conference. B. Early warning radar invented. C. Treaty of Versailles ends WWI
Correct answer is “C.” One hundred years ago, beginning in 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was first set into motion, officially bringing the horrors of the First World War to an end. The First World War only ended in the series of conferences that took place in the Palace of Versailles from January 1919 to January 1920. Fifty-five countries were represented there and the League of Nations was also formed. This year marks the 100 anniversary of “The beginning of the end "Why?"
"They have 6 handicapped spaces right by the door." "OK."
At age 80 they meet and play again. "Where you wanna go?" "Hooters." "Why?"
"We've never been there before." •••• Part of out heritage from the "Greatest Generation". (Editor's Note: I think this piece is probably from famed wordsmith, Richard Lederer) . . Lost Words from our childhood:
Mergatroyd!... Do you remember that word? Would you believe the spell-checker failed to recognize the word Mergatroyd? Heavens to Mergatroyd!
The other day a not so elderly (I say 77) lady said something to her son about driving a Jalopy; and he looked at her like she had two heads and said "What the hell’s a Jalopy?" That slug never heard of the word jalopy!! She knew she was old.... But that old? Well, I hope you’re Hunky Dory after you eyeball this and gleefully chuckle.
of Earth’s first world war, the global human struggle which was nicknamed ‘The War to End all Wars.’” Sadly, this phrase “The War to End all Wars” would again be used for the subsequent Second World War.
WHAT WAS AMERICA’S 1919 ATTEMPT TO CONVERT ALL U.S CITIZENS?
A. U.S. Government bans cursing in public. B. U.S. Government bans alcohol. C. U.S. Government bans tobacco. If you selected “B” you’re right on the money! This year marks the 100th anniversary of the historic 18th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution which banned the creation, sale and transportation of alcohol in the United States. Ratified on January 29, 1919, Amendment XVIII Section 1 formally states: “After one year from the ratification of this article (in the year 1920) the manufacture, sale, or 2019 Historic Resolutions Cont. on Page 3
About a month ago, I illuminated some old expressions that’ve become obsolete because of the inescapable march of technology. These phrases included: Don't touch that dial, Carbon copy, You sound like a broken record, and Hung out to dry.
Back in the way olden days we had a lot of moxie. We'd put on our best bib and tucker, to straighten up and fly right. Heavens to Betsy! Gee whillikers! Jumping Jehoshaphat! Holy moley!
We were in like Flynn and living the life of Riley; and even a regular guy couldn't accuse us of being a knucklehead, a nincompoop or a pill. Not for all the tea in China!
Back in the olden days, life used to be swell, but when's the last time anything was swell? Swell’s gone the way of beehives, pageboys and the D.A.; of spats, knickers, fedoras, poodle skirts, Mr. B shirts, saddle shoes and penny loafers, wool crew sox, turned up collars and pedal pushers. Oh, my aching back! Kilroy was here, but he isn't anymore.
We wake up from what surely has been just a short nap, and before we can say, “Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle!” Or, “This is a fine kettle of
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come wanting to learn, wanting to be better global citizens. And they are willing to listen to some new ideas and consider them, and then find ways to act on what they’ve heard,†said Kristi Potter, director of the January Series.  “And what they can trust the series to deliver is speakers who have really thought through their material and are trying to make the world a better place by what they are studying, what they are doing, what they are researching and talking about.
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Award-Winning Lecture Series Comes to Escondido - The award-winning January Series of Calvin College is coming to Escondido.  From January 3rd through January 23rd, Calvin Christian School will be one of more than 50 remote webcast locations worldwide to broadcast one of the nation’s leading lecture and cultural arts series. The 2019 January Series features an impressive lineup of experts, including a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, a New York Times bestselling author, and a multiple Oscar and Emmy-nominated costume designer, to name a few. For a full list of speakers and topics, visit http://www.calvin.edu/january. The 15 speakers will offer informed perspectives on a wide range of today’s most relevant topics, including polarization in politics, immigration, sexual abuse, climate justice, and race and America, among many others. “What I love about our audience each year is they
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transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof, or the exportation thereof from the United States and all territory subject to the jurisdiction thereof for beverages is hereby prohibited.” The nationwide prohibition experiment, commonly known as the Volstead Act, was in effect for 13 years, first coming into force in January of 1920 until it was repealed with the 21st Amendment on December 5, 1933. (Interesting Fact: By law, any wine, beer or spirits which Americans had stashed away prior to the Volstead Act, they were allowed to keep, and even enjoy the alcohol, in the privacy of their own homes. Private ownership and consumption of such alcohol were not made illegal under federal law, however, local laws were stricter in many areas, with some U. S. states banning possession outright (in all situations, even if private ownership of such alcohol was before prohibition law was enforced.)) HISTORIC DISCOVERY
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Some of the notable presenters who will take the stage in 2019 include Rachael Denhollander, an advocate and educator who became known internationally in 2018 as the first woman to file a police report and speak publicly against Larry Nassar.  This year, she was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. Nicholas Kristof, a columnist for the New York Times and winner of two Pulitzer Prizes in his 30 years of covering the world. Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland and widely regarded as a groundbreaking and transformational leader who elevated the public role of the Irish presidency, helping to shape modern Ireland in a period of rapid and unprecedented economic growth.  Following her tenure as president, Robinson went on to serve as the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights. Barbara Pierce Bush, daughter of former U.S. President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush, co-founder of Global Health Corps, and co-author of Sisters First: Stories from Our Wild and Wonderful Life. The January Series lectures will be video streamed live at Calvin Christian School (2000 N. Broadway, Escondido, California 92026) from 9:30 to 10:30am PST,  Monday through Friday.  The lectures are free and open to the public. In 2019, more than 50 remote locations will carry the January Series—spanning 21 U.S. states, two Canadian provinces, and one site in Europe. For more information about the January Series, contact Terry Kok at terrykok@calvinsocal.org or at 760-291-
HISTORY BOOKS.
A. Einstein’s theory proves Isaac Newton wrong. B. Einstein’s theory proves lifeforms on other planets. C. Einstein’s theory proves Earth is oblong shape.
If you selected “A” then you never skipped any of your science or history classes. In simple terms, 100 years ago this year, history’s greatest scientist, Albert Einstein, shocked the world of science by over-turning the apple cart of ‘accepted science’ and (proving) the teaching of physics to be wrong in regards to gravity, as defined by Sir Isaac Newton. It was much earlier, in the years 1905 and 1915, that Einstein published revolutionary papers that redefined our universe – however, there was one huge problem – his theories could not be proven.
That all changed in the year 1919. That was the momentous year when it took a solar eclipse to prove Einstein correct! A special cable from The Times on November 1919 reported the results of Arthur
8909.  To download a hi-res photo of any speaker, visit www.calvin.edu/januaryseries/speakers and click on the name of the speaker. About the January Series: Started in 1987, it is an annual, award-winning, 15-day lecture series that exists to cultivate deep thought and conversations about important issues of the day in order to inspire cultural renewal and better equip global citizens in Good’s world. The series is free and open to the public. Join this year’s conversations and revisit previous talks at www.calvin.edu/january. Classes/Events at Gloria McClellan Center in Vista. On Friday, January 4th, there will be a “Welcoming the New Year Buffet.† Join them at 11am for entertainment by Peter Seltser. Lunch is ham with pineapple sauce, rotisserie chicken, mashed yams, house salad, a roll, and pear and cranberry cobbler. Suggested donation is $4 for those 60 and older, and an $8 charge for those younger than 60. Reserve by 1:00pm no later than January 3 at 760.643.5288. 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. Scheduled for the New Year, the following CLASSES/GAME will be held at the Gloria McClellan Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, as follows: (1)Positively Fit Exercise Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning January 3rd, Beginning (chair assisted) option is offered 10:30-11:20am; Intermediate (chair optional) is offered 9:30-10:20am. This class focuses on the principles of functional fitness to maintain physical strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance. Pre-registration is required. The cost for eight classes is $33 for Vista residents, $39 for non-residents. Reserve online at www.gmacvista.com or call 760.643.5281. (2)Also on Tuesdays will be Line Dance for Beginners, from 1:002:00pm, to be held at the Center. Class is taught by Helen Pietroforte.Â
Eddington’s expedition to study that year’s solar eclipse. The results of his study confirming Einstein’s Theory of Relativity regarding light bending around our local star (the sun) created headlines around the world, as reported in The Times: “MEN OF SCIENCE MORE OR LESS AGOG OVER RESULTS OF ECLIPSE!”
Similar headlines around the globe gushed in bold print: “LIGHTS ALL ASKEW IN THE HEAVENS: HOW A SOLAR ECLIPSE MADE EINSTEIN FAMOUS!”
In simple terms, Newton told us about the strength of gravity, but his theory did not explain ‘how’ gravity actually ‘pulls’ things. The year 1919 confirmed Einstein’s revolutionary theories and “totally transformed our understanding of light, atoms, space, time, and energy!” Science classes – around the world -- would now have to “reboot” and “retro-fit” their teachings to accommodate Einstein’s new cosmic revelations!
Registration is required for this by calling 760.643.5281 or log onto www.gmacvista.com. (3)Chair Yoga classes will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:30-11:30am at the Center. Join Instructors Paula Waring and Patsy Holliman and improve your balance, flexibility, strength, and breathing with simple, easy-to-follow Chair Yoga. Accessible to all, this approach to Yoga requires no previous experience. Registration is required. Vista resident is $33 for 8 classes; nonVista resident is $39. Punch cards are also available for any 4 classes and cost $25 for Vista residents, $30 for non-Vista residents.  To register, call 760.643.5281 or log onto www.gmacvista.com. (4)Beginning January 9th, the Center is offering Tai Chi Chuan on Wednesdays 10:00-11:00am at the Center. Join Instructor Stephen Schwan in this graceful and rhythmic exercise for all levels. Registration is required. Vista resident is $41 for 4 classes; non-Vista resident is $49. To register, call 760.643.5281 or log onto www.gmacvista.com. (5)Join in at the Center for a friendly game of Mahjong on Wednesdays from 10:15am-12noon.
Zumba with Lynn; Merry Fitness & Happy New You! Escondido News: Free Zumba Demo Friday, January 4th at 2pm; Free Zumba Class Saturday, January 5th at 8:30am. Classes begin Monday, January 7th, 6pm. Class Schedule, January 5th to April 25th: 6pm Mondays (no class on 2/18); 6pm Wednesdays and 8:30am Saturdays. All classes purchased are valid thru April 25th., and scheduled at Park Avenue Community Center, 210 E. Park Ave, Escondido (parking available in front and back of the building). Online Registration is open now; visit www.oasisnet.org or register in class by cash or check. Silver Sneakers/FLEX members – free! Silver Sneakers memberships are offered through many health insurance companies – check the back of your health insurance card to see if you are eligi-
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It was a most historic year when the universe was now experienced with renewed vision.
Despite his victorious overturning of Isaac Newton’s longstanding scientific beliefs, Einstein still remained apologetic in proving his predecessor wrong: “Newton, forgive me,” Einstein wrote in his memoirs, “You found the only way which, in your age, was just about possible for a man of highest thought and creative power.”
In celebration of this historic event 100 years ago this year, many schools around the country will host special Einsteinthemed activities with school children dressing up like the famous scientist in baggy clothes and frightful wigs – all trademarks of the man who changed our views of the universe. Our 2019 new year is the 100th birthday of the year when Albert Einstein became an instant world celebrity – in and out of science – a superstar cult status which lasted until his
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Local News
The Paper • Page 4 • January 03, 2019 DUI Checkpoint Nets 2 Arrests
The Escondido Police Department Traffic Unit arrested two individuals for driving under the influence during the DUI checkpoint. One of those arrested was driving under the influence of marijuana. The checkpoint was in place at Second Avenue and Broadway, resulting in the following:
Ø 1 DUI – Alcohol suspect arrested Ø 1 DUI – Marijuana drug impaired suspect arrest Ø 41 vehicles were released to the owner or a designated driver Ø 4 vehicles were impounded Ø 1675 vehicles drove through the checkpoint Ø 931 vehicles were screened in primary Ø 45 vehicles were sent to secondary screening (drivers who could not produce a driver’s license or who were suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs) Ø 24 total citations were issued Ø 1 suspended license Ø20 for unlicensed driver Ø2 no insurance Ø 2 Field sobriety tests
Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence and provide the greatest safety for officers and the public. In recent years, California has seen a disturbing increase in drug-impaired driving crashes. The Escondido Police Department supports the new effort from the Office of Traffic Safety that
Man About Town
Former Mayor of Escondido and long time pal (and former employer) Alan Skuba, is floating on Cloud 9 these days. Why?
aims to educate all drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” If you take prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, you might be impaired enough to get a DUI. Marijuana can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs, and can result in a DUI. Studies of California drivers have shown that 30 percent of drivers in fatal crashes had one or more drugs in their systems. A study of active drivers showed more tested positive for drugs that may impair driving (14 percent) than did for alcohol (7.3 percent). Of the drugs, marijuana was most prevalent, at 7.4 percent, slightly more than alcohol.
Escondido PD offers these reminders to ensure a fun night doesn’t get spoiled with a DUI: • Decide before you go out whether you plan to drink or drive. You can’t do both. • If you plan to drink, designate a sober driver before going out, or map out another way to get home safely by taking a cab, ride-share service like Uber or Lyft, or using public transportation. You can also look up designated driver services in your area using the National Directory of Designated Driver Services (NDDDS). • If you are DD, bars and restaurants statewide have created non-alcoholic specialty drinks (“DDrinks”) for sober drivers: http://bit.ly/OTSDDrinks • If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, call 911. Offer a description of the vehicle, location and direc-
I’ll be eighty years old in January and countless times in the past couple of years I’ve tried in vain to shoot a golf score equivalent to my age. Well today, while still 79 years old, I shot a smooth 78. Haven’t played this well since can’t remember when. I owe my improved round of golf in part to a tip from grandson, Andrew, on my putting.
Wish we were together as I’d be buying a round of drinks for everyone. Excuse my boasting but wanted to share the good news with y’all. Skubie
Well, let him tell the story. In Alan used to own KOWN a recent email to me he says: Radio when I managed it from 1970 to 1977. THE TELLING I’M WHOLE WIDE WORLD He and I became close friends ABOUT THIS…. and remain so to this day. Today, at Bighorn Golf Club, on the Mountains Course, I did someting I”ve waited a lifetime to to. I shot better than my age! My final score was 78. I did it with four (4) natural birdies.
He retired from Bighorn Golf Club recently as one of the corporate execs. (Bighorn is a very exclusive, very expensive club to join. Hundreds of thousands of dollars to join and thousands each month in
tion of travel • See your friend or other patron impaired trying to get behind the wheel? Take the keys or help them make other arrangements to get where they are going safely. Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with DUI can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to be approximately $13,500. This includes fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspension and other expenses not to mention possible jail time. Escondido PD will be conducting additional DUI/Drivers License Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols on an ongoing basis. Escondido PD is committed to take suspected impaired drivers off our streets and highways, ultimately lowering the risk for deaths and injuries.
The checkpoint was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Whether by bike, car, motorcycle or walking, Escondido PD encourages everyone to be a part of the solution and ‘Go Safely California.’
dues. Just a shade out of my discretionary budget.)
He and wife, Nancy, live in Palm Desert. Their kids are all doing well. •••• This time of year is a good time to take stock of the present and future . . . and remember the past.
Think back to those days when you were first married. Remember the hardships you endured and pulled through because you did it together? Often, we new-marrieds had little money, little in the way of assets, and living from paycheck to paycheck was quite common. I remember when Mary and I first married. I think I was making about $400 per month, she was working at Mutual of Omaha and making $200-250 per month. We found a lovely 2nd floor apartment owned by a great landlady, Irene Johnson, at 4813 Underwood, in Omaha. We paid $65 per month. Yup. $65 per month. We were a block away from a fantastic Jewish Deli that made the best sandwiches for about
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$2.50. Huge! Pastrami, all the fixin's - about 4" high. Every Sunday we'd walk down and indulge.
We owned a series of cars that were kept together with spit and bailing wire. On one occasion I remember driving to work and my right front tire became inoperable. I felt devastated! One or two studs on the tire had broken off. The tire was so wobbly the car could barely move. I think I had, maybe, $15 cash on me, no credit cards, no checkbook. I limped into a service station. Don't know if the guy felt sorry for me or if that was the going rate but he fixed me up and charged me, I think, $7.50!
I remember one evening a salesman came by. He wanted to sell us advanced end of life planning. Cemetery plots. We were in our early/mid-20's. At one point he adopted a sad, solemn look and intoned . . . "and in our memorial garden, you may stop and reflect upon your departed loved one." It
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death in 1955. To this day, his photo image remains the most recognized person of science and the first person of science to gain a ‘pop culture’ status that still enjoys a cross-over popularity rivaling many celebrities and movie stars today. What was life in America really like back in 1919? As we now enter the Centennial year for 1919, let’s take a peek backward at our unique American heritage which defines us today. WHAT WAS THE LIFESPAN 100 YEARS AGO IN AMERICA? A. Men 73 & women 83. B. Men 63 & women 76. C. Men 53 & women 56.
If you chose “C” above, well, you’re right on the button. The average lifespan back in 1919 America for men was 53.5 years and for women 56 years. There are multiple reasons for a much shorter lifespan for both men and women back in 1919 America. Life was much harsher than today and far more dangerous in the workplace, espe-
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was all Mary and I could do to keep from laughing.
I remember another evening when Mary and I had gotten into a fierce argument. We weren't talking to one another. Only glaring.
Doorbell rings. It's a young Presbyterian Minister - first name Tom, forget the last name. Movie star handsome guy, asked if he could visit with us. Great meeting. Timely meeting. When he left, Mary and I had put our argument, whatever it was, behind us. Turns out the lead minister of the church was from Scotland - which sat rather well with Mary as Scotland was her home. We began to attend that church. That young minister didn’t know it at the time but he may just have salavaged a marriage. How about you? Did you also have some of the happiest times of your life when you were young, newly married, and had to struggle together? When you, perhaps like us, were poor as church mice but
cially for men back in that era. It was an era of no antibiotics, and virtually no health care. Also OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health) regulations and guidelines were non-existent, all of which resulted in a fatality rate of 61 deaths per 100,000 employees – which is about 30 times more dangerous than it is today! Just ponder that statistic for a moment: what if your career or your workplace (whatever it may be) were suddenly -- not 3 times – but 30 times more dangerous than before. This truly is an intoxicating reality to reflect back on. And better clarifies how dangerous work life was.
Manual labor, physical exertion, and human sweat all took its toll on manufacturing workers everywhere, over longer periods of time, with the labor forces averaging an overtime of 55 hours per week. According to a 1919 census, 85 percent of men over age 14 were in this labor force.
Working longer hours at physical labor, under punishing conditions at farms, factories,
somehow survived and made it work?
Yup. It sure was a struggle at times. But I wouldn't change those memories or the happy times we had, for the world. •••• 2019 is here and I’m hoping this year is a bit kinder than last year. I had some health issues last year that made the first six months not the most enjoyable in the world. I’m fine now but it was a bit rough going for a bit. I often say, “sometimes you have to get sick - just so you can appreciate good health.’
Believe you me, I am very much enjoying and appreciating good health! •••• Things are going well today here at the the Davis Home for the Elderly and Quaint and we hope the same is true for you and your loved ones.
Let us all hope that 2019 will see the world and our nation stabilize and peace finally arrive, permanently.
industrial plants and other construction sites, took its toll in shortening the years of people. Mental and physical stress and fatigue were commonplace.
It was also the time when factory workers were still trying to adjust to their new production floor coworker called “the time clock” to punch in-and-out of work.
Stress and fatigue along with poor dieting made heart disease and heart failure a major killer in 1919, according to a recent study by the New England Journal of Medicine.
But even outside the perils of work, the simple common life could also be hazardous. It shocks the modern reader to learn that even the most commonplace situations could be lethal, such as the multiple recorded human deaths that were caused by trolleys back then (street cars were everywhere in cities across America).
In a review written for the Bureau of Labor Statistics, economist Carol Boyd Leon speaks of these everyday social perils; the crowded, bustling Chuckles Cont. from Page 2
fish!” We discover that the words we grew up with, the words that seemed omnipresent, as oxygen, have vanished with scarcely a notice from our tongues and our pens and our keyboards.
Poof, go the words of our youth, the words we've left behind. We blink, and they're gone. Where have all those wonderfully descriptive phrases gone?
Long gone: Pshaw, The milkman did it. Hey! It's your nickel. Don't forget to pull the chain. Knee high to a grasshopper. Well, Fiddlesticks! Going like sixty. I'll see you in the funny papers. Don't take any wooden nickels or three dollars bills. Wake up and smell the roses. If I had your money, I'd use mine to start a fire. He's got money enough to burn a wet mule!
It turns out there are more of these lost words and expressions than Carter has liver pills. This can be disturbing stuff! (Carter's Little Liver Pills are gone too!) •••• We of a certain age have been blessed to live in changeable times. For a child each new word is like a shiny toy, a toy that has no age. We at the other end of the chronological arc have the advantage of remembering there are words that once didn’t exist and there were words that once strutted their hour upon the earthly stage and now are heard
cities with foot-traffic overflowing everywhere on the streets without structure and cadence, and with no traffic guidelines for pedestrians -- all of which resulted in “death by trolley.” But other components enter the mix for shorter lifespans a century ago,
Poor diet also curtailed longevity for both men and women back then when the average American ate over 11 ½ pounds of lard annually. This fat intake was then compounded with an even worse health enemy: sugar. America’s sugar intake jumped from 88 pounds to 130 pounds per year for each person, in another deadly assault on coronary and diabetic fronts. Because of the shorter lifespan and physical labor required to subsist, American women had more children a century ago, with an (average) of 3 per every household, as a necessity to help out on the rigors of farm work. The reason for a higher birth
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no more, except in our rapidly fading collective memory. It's one of the greatest advantages of aging. Leaves us to wonder where Superman will find a phone booth... See ya later, alligator! Oki-doki
WE’RE THE PROUD CHILDREN OF THE FABULOUS 50'S..NO ONE’LL EVER HAVE THAT WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY AGAIN...WE WERE GIVEN ONE OF OUR MOST PRECIOUS GIFTS: LIVING IN A PEACEFUL AND COMFORTABLE TIME, CREATED FOR US BY THE GREATEST GENERATION!” •••• I give you this survival tip for the holidays: Next time you are too drunk to drive, walk to the nearest pizza shop, place an order and when they go to deliver it, ride home with them.“ •••• How to tell you're getting old:
You take notice of the fact that the restaurants you've been patronizing for the past several years tend to be filled with old people. Suddenly, you realize that these patrons are the same age as you!
You notice that the waitress's mouth is moving but you can't quite hear
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rate back then was the grisly fact that more children died an early death. In fact, 10-percent of all infants died in their first year, compared to 1 in every 168 births today.
These infant death tolls were in large measure due to the babies being born at home with birth complications as opposed to hospitals where medical intervention and treatment could better be managed. In 1919, babies born at home was a common practice. This practice did not just apply to rural America, but even to highly urbanized sectors. For example, even in large cities like Pittsburgh, 87 percent of all births occurred outside of hospitals. A totally unheard of statistic today.
However, the highest cause of death and, thus, shorter lifespans was primarily due to lack of antibiotics to fight off infectious diseases, such as influenza, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and gastrointestinal infections. Nonetheless, heart disease was still among the top 5 causes of death.
As we look back on our centennial year of 1919, the average lifespan in America today is 78.69 years. Much has been changed to improve our longevity. HOW MANY AUTOMOBILES WERE ON AMERICAN ROADS IN 1919? A. Almost 7 million. B. Almost 20 million. C. Almost 100 million.
If your guess was for “A” you take the cake. Believe it or not, in 1919 America there were only 6.7 million automobiles on American roads compared to a total population of almost 105 million people at the time (according to the Historical National Population Estimates). America was still slowly transitioning from rural farmland to urbanized living.
WHICH WAS THE FIRST U. S. STATE TO TAX GASOLINE IN 1919? A. New York B. California C. Oregon
What Oregon started in 1919, we all have since suffered – the tax on our gasoline. On February 25, 1919, Oregon places a 1-cent per U. S. gallon tax on gasoline, becoming the first U. S. state to levy a gasoline tax. Since then, the idea spread to what is now a United States federal excise fuel tax – which has steadily risen. The reason behind the gas tax is that with the invention of the automobile, the required building of roads used by cars now needed a funding source to pay for them all.
Ironically, the very person who invented the gas tax, Mr. Loyal M. Graham, became afraid of his own idea as it seemed to grow a life of its own. Graham was quoted in the Beaver County Times in 1962 as he reflected back on those early days: “When it went to 3-cents (per gallon), I got scared! When it reached 5-cents . . . I went down to Salem (Oregon’s state capitol) and fought it hard, but it was no use. It accomplished its purpose at the time, but it began to grow and grow. It’s the tendency of the Yankee to ride a free horse to death.”
Loyal M. Graham, the father of the modern gas tax, soon after regretted opening Pandora’s Box to release the dreaded fuel tax in the United States. It later turned out to be an “ankle biter” which returned to nip at his conscience to his last day. WHAT WAS THE AVERAGE HOURLY WAGE IN 1919? A. Only 56-cents per hour. B. Only $2.10 per hour. C. Only $5.25 per hour.
If your instincts went for “A” you deserve a pat on the back. Average hourly wage in 1919 America was 56-cents per hour with an average weekly check of $25.61, according to the U. S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
2019 THE CENTENNIAL YEAR FROM 1919. Too many diverse historical events occurred a 100 years ago this year to be mentioned here. In 1919 sports, history’s greatest thoroughbred racehorse, Man O’ War, sent world records to damnation, crossing the finish line with his head reigned sideways to restrain his velocity and his jockey standing upright in the stirrups to further prevent
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Supporting our Students
As the mother of a high school senior who just completed his college applications, I realize the importance of encouraging academic success. That’s why I’m so happy to support programs that challenge our students to study hard and do their best. These programs, many of which were the brainchild of local entrepreneur Sally Myers, include Student of the Month in Temecula, where the event is supported by the Chamber, in Fallbrook, supported by the high school and a volunteer committee, and Valley Center, where the Rotary Club is the sponsor. Similar programs, known as Rising Star of the Month, take place in Escondido and Vista, and are also sponsored by the local Chambers of Commerce. These students, many of whom have overcome major life obstacles, are recognized for their efforts and academic achievement. I am honored to join the chambers, teachers, families and other local leaders and organizations in saluting these deserving students with Assembly certificates of recognition. I am also very happy to provide Student of the Month certificates recognizing students at schools in
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her. Your table mate tends to mumble a lot. You look for the "Senior Special" on the menu, automatically.
People come up to you, shake your hand, call you by name and inquire as to your well being. You are very pleasant to them. After they leave you wonder who in the hell they are. You tend to favor menu items that are in large type. You tend to avoid spicy foods.
You notice the waitresses are getting younger and younger.
I remember when Evelyn and I first started seeing each other - one day she said, "why don't we stop at Charlie's for lunch?"
"Nah," sez me, "Charlie's is a restaurant for old people. I ain't ever gonna get old." Guess where we eat 3-4 times a month? Guess who's on a first name basis with Charlie, and with all the waitresses? Guess which waitresses know what I want even before I order - and have already written it down?
Guess who named a breakfast item the "Lyle Special?" (French toast, two eggs, bacon or sausage. About
many other communities throughout the region. These are usually mailed to the schools, and distributed to the students individually or at school assemblies. As we begin the New Year, don’t hesitate to contact me if you’d like to recognize deserving students. All you have to do is ask. My District Office may be reached at:
Assemblymember Marie Waldron 350 W 5th Ave, Suite 110 Escondido, CA 92025 Phone: 760-480-7570 Email: Assemblymember.waldron@assembly.ca.gov
Encouraging academic success is vital -- it’s one of my great joys. It’s a cliché, but our students are the future. Recognizing their success may seem like a small thing, but I am proud to do anything I can to help ensure our kids’ success.
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. $7).
It is said that growing old ain't for sissies. I sure agree.
One tends to have occasional losses of sense of balance, sometimes dizziness, often forgetfulness. I suspect my career as a ballet dancer or professional quarterback are both in serious jeopardy. I may, however, became a gentleman escort at local retirement homes. I've already laid out my powder blue leisure suit, white shoes, white belt and flowery Hawaiian shirt. I reckon I'll attract a great many lady clients in my new career. I figure I can keep up with the demand as long as it doesn't exceed once or twice a month. ••••v I can't believe my grandparents voted Democratic this year in Ft. Lauderdale. They NEVER would have done that when they were alive. •••• If you ever feel a little bit stupid, just dig this up and read it again; you'll begin to think you're a genius... ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, (On September 17, 1994, Alabama's Heather Whitestone was selected as Miss America 1995.)
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Question: If you could live forever, would you and why?
Answer: "I would not live forever, because we should not live forever, because if we were supposed to live forever, then we would live forever, but we cannot live forever, which is why I would not live forever,"
--Miss Alabama in the 1994 Miss USA contest. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, "Whenever I watch TV and see those poor starving kids all over the world, I can't help but cry. I mean I'd love to be skinny like that, but not with all those flies and death and stuff." --Mariah Carey ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, "Smoking kills. If you're killed, you've lost a very important part of your life," -- Brooke Shields, during an interview to become spokesperson for federal anti-smoking campaign ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, "I've never had major knee surgery on any other part of my body," --Winston Bennett University of Kentucky basketball forward. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, "Outside of the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the country,"
--Mayor Marion Barry, Washington, DC. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, "That lowdown scoundrel deserves to be kicked to death by a jackass, and I'm just the one to do it," --A congressional candidate in Texas ... ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, "Half this game is ninety percent mental."
--Yankee Yogi Berra ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, "It isn't pollution that's harming the environment. It's the impurities in our air and water that are doing it.." --Al Gore, Vice President ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, "We've got to pause and ask ourselves: How much clean air do we need?" --Lee Iacocca ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, "The word "genius" isn't applicable in football. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein." --Joe Theisman, NFL football quarterback & sports analyst. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, "We don't necessarily discriminate. We simply exclude certain types of people." -- Colonel Gerald Wellman, ROTC Instructor. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, "Your food stamps will be stopped effective March 1992 because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You
may reapply if there is a change in your circumstances."
--Department of Social Services, Greenville , South Carolina ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, "Traditionally, most of Australia's imports come from overseas."
Historically Speaking by Tom Morrow
critics never like your movies?”
The Duke looked around the room with a smile on his face, then focused back on the young student. “Little Lady, ain’t no one likes my movies ‘cepted the public.”
--Keppel Enderbery ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, "If somebody has a bad heart, they can plug this jack in at night as they go to bed and it will monitor their heart throughout the night. And the next morning, when they wake up dead, there'll be a record." -- Mark S. Fowler, FCC Chairman
YOUNG PEOPLE CANNOT LEARN FROM HISTORY ANY MORE BECAUSE HISTORY IS NO LONGER TAUGHT AS A REQUIRED SUBJECT IN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS.
Theodore " Dutch " J. Van Kirk was the navigator on the "Enola Gay" when it dropped the bomb at Hiroshima, Japan, and is the last surviving member of the crew. This really happened.
Dutch was asked to speak at a grammar school recently. The young teacher introduced him by saying the speaker was a veteran of World War Eleven (as in WWII). Dutch stood up and walked out of the school without saying a word. End of story. GOD HELP US! •••• A car full of Irish nuns are sitting at a traffic light in downtown Dublin when a bunch of rowdy drunks pull up alongside of them. "Hey, show us yer teats, ya bloody penguins." shouts one of the
drunks. Quite shocked, Mother Superior turns to Sister Mary Immaculata and says, "I don't think they know who we are; show them your cross."
Sister Mary Immaculata rolls down her window and shouts, "Piss off, ya fookin' little wankers, before I come over there and rip yer balls off." She then rolls up her window, looks back at Mother Superior quite innocently, and asks, "Did that sound cross enough?” •••• Paddy was driving home, drunk as a skunk, suddenly he has to swerve to avoid a tree, then another, then another. A cop car pulls him over as he veers about all over the road. Paddy tells the cop about all the trees in the road. Cop says "For God's sake Paddy, that's your air freshener swinging about!" •••• Murphy told Quinn that his wife was driving him to drink.
Quinn thinks he's very lucky because his own wife makes him walk. ••••
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Note & Quotes
Words and Phrases We Really Don’t Need
In case you haven’t noticed, the Queen’s English, or at least our American version of that language, is being quickly eroded with some rather boring words and phrases – most of which we don’t need. Our young people, and those well up into their thirties, are using language that makes them sound ignorant. Here are some examples of words and phrases that should be phased out and/or never used at all:
“S up?” or “Whad up?” and political pundits constantly use: “At the end of the day” Or “When the rubber hits the road.”
Young people who haven’t bothered to learn how to properly carry a conversation (between texting on their phones) continue reminding us: “Ya know?” And, there’s the word “So” (used to begin a sentence or answer a question. “Very unique,” Most unique,” “Quite unique” are all exaggerations of the word “unique.” You cannot improve on “unique.” It’s unique in that it is the only word you need to describe something special or different than anything like it. How about “Irregardless.” There is no such word. The correct usage is simply “Regardless.” (If someone has a dictionary with irrgardless, then it’s been slipped in without consulting Mr. Webster) – regardless what you may have heard.
BYGONE DAYS – We are the children of the fabulous fifties and sixties. No one will ever have that opportunity again. We were given one of our most precious gifts: relative peace and prosperity after two brutal wars – World War II and Korea.
KID SCIENCE -- "Respiration is composed of two acts, first inspiration, and then expectoration." -- a sixth grader. REAGANISM – “The taxpayer is someone who works for the federal government but doesn't have to take the civil service examination.” SCAG SEZ: One thing I've learned about my tongue, it's usually wet so it can easily slip. – Cecil Scaglione
SEZ ME – While I’ve often been questioned about the validity of some of my stories, what you read in this column is fact – give or take a fib or two. But, if you’ll looking for reality, you’ll find my historical novels under my name at Amazon.com. Now, there’s some creative writing – in softcover or ebook formats.
Humorous or human-interest stories or notes can be forwarded via e-mail to me at: quotetaker@msn.com.
So, at the end of the day, when the rubber has hit the road, you’ll find most of these language annoyances to be useless, ya know? Irregardless what some might say. Ya know?
Tom Morrow's books are available at Amazon.com in soft-cover or via Kindle E-mail.
number of years ago I went to a mock news conference held by the Journalism Department at Cal State Fullerton. The instructor invited John “Duke” Wayne to come in and give the students an experience of interviewing a celebrity. We in the media were invited to sit quietly in the back of the room, but were not allowed to participate with any questions.
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After 30 minutes or so of questions – primarily male students, a petite young woman sitting on the front row raised her hand to ask a question. When the Duke called upon her, she stood up and in a somewhat sarcastic voice asked “Why is it the
I thought this little note might show anyone interested that Dave is not exactly the devil. Thank You,
/s/ Andy Evans Esscondido, CA.
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Mrs. Feeney shouted from the kitchen, 'Is that you I hear spittin' in the vase on the mantel piece?' 'No,' said himself, 'but I'm gettin' closer all the time.' •••• Finnegan: My wife has a terrible habit of staying up 'til two o'clock in the morning. I can't break her out of it. Keenan: What on earth is she doin' at that time?
Finnegan: Waitin' for me to come home. •••• Slaney phoned the maternity ward at the hospital. 'Quick!' he said 'Send an ambulance, my wife is goin' to have a baby!' 'Tell me, is this her first baby?' the intern asked. 'No, this is her husband, Kevin, speakin'.' •••• My Mother wanted me to be a priest.
Can you imagine giving up your sex life; and then once a week people come in to tell you the details and highlights of theirs? MURPHY'S OTHER 15 LAWS
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his true speed records to be recorded, all while carrying as much as 138 pounds on his back. Three separate, international polls by the foremost sports authorities, all named Man O’ War – repeatedly -- as the greatest racehorse in world history, an unprecedented consensus in the annals of thoroughbred racing. The year 1919 found American baseball immortal, Babe Ruth’s emerging greatness as he played minor-league baseball for the Baltimore Orioles, proving to be a remarkable pitcher first – before emerging as the King of Swat in hitting record number of home runs during his legendary career. Few people today are aware of Babe Ruth’s illustrious career as a pitcher, setting records in his heyday.
As we sit on the cusp of 2019, there is much to marvel in reflecting upon our rich heritage; the good, the bad, all which strengthens us. Unites us as Americans. 2019 Historic Resolutions Cont. on Page 9
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It bears repeating, simply because majestic truth must be reminded. Over and over again. For if we ever tire of hearing truth and justice, then we are doomed as a nation. And I, for one, truly believe that this great nation of ours is, quite simply, still the model for all others to marvel and -- sometimes secretly -- yearn to emulate us. There will always be those outside our boundaries who will remain jealous of us and – instead of keeping their distance -- will wish to do us harm
For all our faults, all our problems, and all our sinful ways, we still remain the guiding light of the world. We still remain the bright beacon for the hopeful. For it has already been said a most timeless truth that now bears repetition: “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others.”
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ble or call your insurance company to see if this healthy, fitness benefit is offered. My Zumba classes in Escondido are free with your Silver Sneakers membership; pay only the $20 trimester fee. San Marcos Class Schedule, 4:30pm Tuesday (new day and time), and 10:30am Saturday, at the St. Mark Golf Club Fitness Center Gallery Room near the Pro Shop, 1750 San Pablo Drive, Lake San Marcos. Registration:Â 10 class card for $90 or monthly membership. Contact Lauren Bird at lbird@lakehousehotelandresort.com for details. San Marcos Fitness Day, Saturday, January 19th, 9am-12noon; see sample of all fitness classes offered by St. Marks. Get one month free and waive registration fee with purchase that day. NOTE: our regular Zumba class WILL be held that day (10:30am in Legends Room) with the Zumba demo in The Gallery Room afterwards, at 11:45am. Share the fun, the exercise, the music, and the friendship. Bring a friend to class with you! Smiles from Lynn & Ruth.
HVCCA Concert on Sunday, January 6th The Gliadkovsky Family, (parents, two daughters 8 and 18),
God bless you all, my fellow Americans. God bless and keep you all, each and every one. I wish you a prosperous and Happy New Year! Chuckles Cont. from Page 8
1. Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
2. A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well. 3. He who laughs last, thinks slowest.
4. A day without sunshine is like, well, night.
5. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine. 6. Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't. 7. Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool.
8. The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% probability you'll get it wrong.
9. It is said that if you line up all the cars in the world end-toend, someone from California would be stupid enough to try to pass them. 10. If the shoe fits, get another one just like it.
11. The things that come to those who wait, may be the things
left by those who got there first.
12. Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will sit in a boat all day drinking beer. 13. Flashlight: A case for holding dead batteries. 14 . God gave you toes as a device for finding furniture in the dark.
15. When you go into court, you are putting yourself in the hands of twelve people, who weren't smart enough to get out of jury duty. •••• My wife hosted a dinner party for all our friends, some of whom we hadn't seen for ages and everyone was encouraged to bring their children along as well.
All throughout dinner my wife's best friend's four-year-old daughter stared at me as I sat opposite her. The girl could hardly eat her food for staring. I checked my shirt for spots, felt my face for food, and patted my hair in place, but nothing stopped her from staring at me. Finally I asked her, "Why are you staring at me?" Everyone at the table had noticed her behavior, and the table went quiet, waiting for her response. The little girl said, "I'm just waiting to see how you drink like a fish."
Russian pianists will perform on two Grand pianos everything from Mozart to Gershwin. There will be solos, duets, a six-hand arrangement of West Side Story and a few with eight hands! All of this on Sunday, January 6th at 2pm at the Center Theater of the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Ticket prices are $30/adults; $20/seniors/veterans/active military/students, and $10/children with ID. Tickets are available at the CCAE Ticket Office at 800.988.4253, and located at 340 N. Escondido Blvd, Escondido 92025. This is the 3rd of five concerts presented by the Hidden Valley Community Concert Association, in their 73rd Season. Tickets $20 ¦seats in the orchestra and mezzanine available at the Oasis Office in Escondido.
Cowboy Jack to Perform at Witch Creek Winery, Carlsbad - On Sunday, January 6th, from 3-6pm, Cowboy Jack will be performing at the Witch Creek Winery, 2906 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, 92008, and again on Friday, January 18th from 7-10pm. Free admission for both performances. Cowboy Jack performs solo; singing vintage country music with acoustic guitar and harmonica. Covering Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, and more, Cowboy Jack™ is the lead singer from The Hank Show, Band in Black and a signing cowboy from Rawhide Ranch in Bonsall. Visit www.hankshow.com, hankshow@cox.net, or https://www.facebook.com/events/202121300729861/.
Writers Read Launches 2019 Season with Acclaimed Novelist Writers Resist at Fallbrook Library is delighted to launch its 2019 free author series with Jonathan Maberry, a New York Times bestselling novelist, five-time Bram Stoker Award winner, and celebrated comic book author. Maberry’s reading is Tuesday, January 8, from 6:00 to 7:45pm in the library’s Community Room. The event begins with open mic for poetry and prose. An exceptionally prolific writer, Maberry will discuss his writing life and his three new novels, Still of
A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery,
When it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead.
He remembered dying and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years. He wondered where the road was leading them.
After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road. It looked like fine marble.
At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight.
When he was standing before it, he saw a magnificent Gate in the arch that looked like mother-of-pearl and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold. He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side.
When he was close enough, he called out, "Excuse me, where are we?" "This is Heaven, sir," the man answered.
"Wow! Would you happen to have some water?" the man asked.
Night, Broken Lands and Deep Silence. These and others of his books will be available for sale and signing. Maberry’s gift for science fiction, horror and fantasy is underscored by the debut of a Netflix original series based on his collaborative vampire apocalypse book series, "V-WARS." Starring Ian Somerhalder (Lost,Vampire Diaries), the series will launch in early 2019. Writing in multiple genres for adults, teens and middle-grade readers, Maberry’s works include the Joe Ledger thrillers, Glimpse, the Rot & Ruin series, the Dead of Night series, The Wolfman, X-Files Origins: Devil’s Advocate, Mars One, and many more. The Fallbrook Library is located at 124 S. Mission Road, between Alvarado and Fig Streets. The February 12 Writers Read will feature Kimberly Dark, author, professor and raconteur. Visit www.ExcuseMeImWriting.com for details. For more information, contact Kit-Bacon Gressitt at kbgressitt@gmail.com or 760522-1064.
Carlsbad Chamber to Host Retirement Party for Ted Owen The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce will host a farewell retirement celebration for President and CEO, Ted Owen, who will embark on a new chapter in 2019. The celebration will be held on Wednesday, January 9, from 11:00am to 1:30pm at The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, 5840 Grand Pacific Dr, Carlsbad, 92008. The event will honor Owen and his work with the Chamber. Tickets for the retirement celebration cost $75 per person or $595 for tables of eight. Tickets are $995 for sponsor tables of 10, which include preferred seating and table signs, or $2,500 for event sponsors, which include a one-minute speaking role, preferred seating and a table of 10 with table sign. A portion of the proceeds will go to a Carlsbad charity. Reserve your tickets by January 3rd. To purchase tickets or to learn more about sponsorships, visit
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“Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some ice water brought right up." The man gestured, and the gate began to open. "Can my friend," gesturing toward his dog, "come in, too?" the traveller asked. "I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept pets." The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued the way he had been going with his dog.
After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road leading through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed. There was no fence.
As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree and reading a book. "Excuse me!" he called to the man. "Do you have any water?"
"Yeah, sure, there's a pump over there, come on in." "How about my friend here?" the traveler gestured to the dog.
"There should be a bowl by the pump," said the man.
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They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old-fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it.
The traveler filled the water bowl and took a long drink himself, then he gave some to the dog. When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree.
"What do you call this place?" the traveler asked. "This is Heaven," he answered.
"Well, that's confusing," the traveler said. "The man down the road said that was Heaven, too.'" "Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates? Nope. that's Hell." "Doesn't it make you mad for them to use your name like that?"
"No, we're just happy that they screen out the folks who would leave their best friends behind." NUMBER 1:
If you ever testify in court, you might wish you could have been as sharp as this policeman. He was being cross-examined by a defense attorney during a felony trial. The lawyer was trying to undermine the police officer's credibility... Q: 'Officer --- did you see my client fleeing the scene?' A: 'No, sir. But I subsequently
observed a person matching the description of the offender, running several blocks away.'
Q: 'Officer, who provided this description?'
A: 'The officer who responded to the scene.' Q: 'A fellow officer provided the description of this so-called offender. Do you trust your fellow officers?' A: 'Yes, sir. With my life.'
Q: 'With your life? Let me ask you this then officer. Do you have a room where you change your clothes in preparation for your daily duties?' A: 'Yes sir, we do!'
Q: 'And do you have a locker in the room?' A: 'Yes, sir, I do.'
Q: 'And do you have a lock on your locker?' A: 'Yes, sir.'
Q: 'Now, why is it, officer, if you trust your fellow officers with your life, you find it necessary to lock your locker in a room you share with these same officers?' A: 'You see, sir, we share the building with the court complex, and sometimes lawyers have been known to walk through that room.’ The courtroom EXPLODED with laughter, and a prompt recess was called. The officer on the stand has been
nominated for this year's 'Best Comeback' line -- and we think he'll win.
Site : 'Unknown aircraft, you are in Iranian airspace. Identify yourself.'
Now We Know Why He Was a General -----
Air Defense Site : 'You are in Iranian airspace. If you do not depart our airspace, we will launch interceptor aircraft!'
NUMBER 2:
In an interview, General Norman Schwarzkopf was asked if he thought there was room for forgiveness toward the people who have harboured and abetted the terrorists who perpetrated the 9/11 attacks on America. His answer Schwarzkopf.
was
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The General said,"I believe that forgiving them is God's function... OUR job is to arrange the meeting." NUMBER 3 :
Dana Perino (FOX News) describing an interview she recently had with a Navy SEAL. After discussing all the countries that he had been sent to, she asked if they had to learn several languages?
"Oh, no ma'am. We don't go there to talk." NUMBER 4 :
Conversation overheard on the VHF Guard (emergency) frequency 121.5 MHz while flying from Europe to Dubai. Iranian Air Defense
Chuck was a stray before being picked up and taken to an animal shelter in Imperial County. He’s handsome, affectionate, and independent. Chunk Norris was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society from another shelter through the FOCAS program.
The $145 adoption fee for Chunk Norris includes medical exams, vaccinations, neuter, and registered microchip. For more information call 760-753-6413, visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas, or log on to SDpets.org.
Tulip is a 12-year-old German Shepherd mix looking for a place to retire. This sweet, senior gal is on the shy side, but she warms up quickly with a little love and affection. She would do best in a home without cats or small dogs. She is wonderful meeting children and strangers, and enjoys a nice ride in the car. Tulip would love a calm, relaxed home where she can live out her golden years with a family. Her (waived) adoption fee includes her spay, permanent microchip identification, current vaccinations, 30 days worry free insurance from Trupanion Insurance and a certificate for a free veterinary exam! Tulip is available for adoption at San Diego Humane Society’s Escondido Campus at 3450 E Valley Parkway. To learn more about making her part of your family, please call (619) 299-7012.
Aircraft : 'This is a United States Marine Corps FA-18 Fighter. Send 'em up, I'll wait!' Iranian Air Defense Site : (... Total silence) •••• This is the time of year when we think back to the very first Christmas when the Three Wise Men: Gaspar, Balthazar and Herb went to see the baby Jesus; and according to the Book of Matthew, "presented unto Him gifts; gold, frankincense, and myrrh."
These are simple words, but if we analyze them carefully, we discover an important, yet often overlooked, theological fact. There is no mention of wrapping paper. If there had been wrapping paper, Matthew would have said so: "And lo, the gifts were inside 600 square cubits of paper. And the paper was festooned with pictures of Frosty the Snowman. And Joseph was going to throweth it away, but Mary saideth unto him, she saideth,
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The Pastor Says . . .
Pastor Richard Huls (retired) Chunk Norris is pet of the week at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 3-1/2 year old, 57 pound, male, Plott Hound / Boxer mix.
Aircraft : 'This is a United States aircraft. I am in Iraqi airspace.'
THE OLD AND THE NEW
January is named after the Roman god, Janus, who is depicted with a two-faced image, one looking forward, and the other looking backward. Which way are you looking?
As I write this article for the New Year, I would like to imagine what it would be like to have the New Year truly begin new – leaving behind all the past and seizing every moment as a new beginning. Is it possible to leave behind all our hurts, anger, resentments, failure, regrets, prejudices, hate, fears, and grudges? Paul, a Biblical author, says, “Forgetting those things which are behind, I press on to the high calling ---.” He learned, in his belief in Christ, that to
carry the debris of his past, was non-productive and a waste of his time. Think for a moment, with him, what it costs to carry resentments, both emotionally and physically, about which you can do nothing. And yet, we are inclined to say, “We want our pound of flesh. Wrongs have to be punished. We want our day in court. Before we can go on we have to clean up the past.” I wonder how many, who have spent countless hours and dollars in trying to do this, find peace and satisfaction. Often, there is more bitterness and unfinished business. The great thing about the way of Christ is to forgive when wronged, either by others or the self, and then live in the newness of opportunity and service to others.
The new year can be a wonderful experience, and truly new, when we dump the old, now and for good. That is what the new age, new birth, and new beginning is all about. It is more than just putting up a new calendar, and watching the days go by. It is claiming each new day with a new attitude and behavior. Every day is a gate and doorway, giving us the opportunity to venture forth into the New Year with all of its possibilities. Pastor Huls
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San Marcos • Mayor Rebecca Jones
Discover San Marcos—sta y connected in 2019
On behalf of the City Council and myself, I wish you and your family a happy, healthy and successful 2019.
ABC News Anchor Hugh Downs used to close his 20/20 news program by saying, “We’re in touch, so you be in touch.” That phrase reminds me of my commitment to customer services and to keeping our residents informed. We’re in touch with the latest city happenings, so we can keep you in the loop. The best way to get the latest news is to go to the city website, www.sanmarcos.net/alerts, and sign up for “EAlerts.” When signing up, you can choose to get emergency-related notifications, traffic alerts, news briefs and a host of other City information emailed directly to
you in real time.
Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter using the handle @sanmarcoscity to keep up and engage with your City Hall. You can interact with other residents to discuss important issues facing your community and tag your photos with #DiscoverSanMarcos for your chance to be featured on a city social media site. Finally, set an AM radio dial at home and in the car to AM 1610, which is San Marcos’ emergency public radio station. For more information about staying in touch, contact Communications Officer Sarah Macdonald at (760) 744-1050, ext. 3174 or contact me at rjones@sanmarcos.net.
Escondido • Mayor Paul “Mac” McNamara Greetings Escondido!
I hope your holidays went well. I actually have to write this article well in advance of publication so sometimes there will be a time lag in the things I report on. By the time you read this you should hear rumors of a committee I am forming with some of our leading residents who direct nonprofit, for profit, and faith based groups whose purpose is to address the various challenges of the city. I’ve been in
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'Holdeth it! That is nice paper! Saveth it for next year!' And Joseph did rolleth his eyeballs. And the baby Jesus was more interested in the paper than the frankincense."
But these words do not appear in the Bible, which means that the very first Christmas gifts were NOT wrapped. This is because the people giving those gifts had two important characteristics: 1. They were wise. 2. They were men.
Men are not big gift wrappers. Men do not understand the point of putting paper on a gift just so somebody else can tear it off. This is not just my opinion; this is a scientific fact based on a statistical survey of two guys I know. One is Rob, who said the only time he ever wraps a gift is "if it's such a poor gift that I don't want to be there when the person opens it."
The other is Gene, who told me he does wrap gifts, but as a matter of principle never takes more than 15 seconds per gift.
discussion with the city manager and a number of other people and we think we have a plan to move the city forward in a more efficient manner. Our topics will range from Economic Development to Homelessness. Stay tuned. I did attend Victory Outreach’s “Christmas in Candyland” event. What a great time! Thank you to all who supported it. It was meeting and talking to the many who attended. Doesn’t Escondido Shine!
Thank you! Semper Fi, Mac Paul P. McNamara Mayor of Escondido
"No one ever had to wonder which presents daddy wrapped at Christmas," Gene said. "They were the ones that looked like enormous spitballs."
I also wrap gifts, but because of some defect in my motor skills, I can never completely wrap them. I can take a gift the size of a deck of cards and put it the exact center of a piece of wrapping paper the size of a regulation volleyball court, but when I am done folding and taping, you can still see a sector of the gift peeking out. (Sometimes I camouflage this sector with a marking pen.) If I had been an ancient Egyptian in the field of mummies, the lower half of the Pharaoh's body would be covered only by Scotch tape.
On the other hand, if you give my wife a 12-inch square of wrapping paper, she can wrap a C-130 cargo plane. My wife, like many women, actually likes wrapping things.
If she gives you a gift that requires batteries, she wraps the batteries
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Vista • Mayor Judy Ritter Best wishes for a very prosperous, healthy and happy 2019. The Vista community should take great pride in the accomplishments of the past year. Our progress continues to be the result of a collective effort on the part of our elected officials, city staff, community partners, business leaders, residents, and many volunteers. As a community we have accomplished a lot. Our crime rate is at an all-time low, we are in the design phase for
Happy New Year!
our new city park, our main roads are newly resurfaced and in the next few years, we will be focusing on improvements to our residential streets. May this New Year bring continued prosperity to our country, state and especially to our city. Thank you to our residents, businesses, and visitors for being part of the community. You make Vista a unique place to call home. Happy New Year!
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The public is invited to Memory Loss 101, presented by Dementia Care Consultant Jean Alton from Alzheimer's San Diego, on Wednesday, January 9, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., at the Oceanside Civic Center Library Community Rooms located at 330 North Coast Highway. Alton will discuss common signs and symptoms of dementia, other possible causes of memory loss, and how to
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https://carlsbad.org/event/tedsfarewell. "Speaking for Business, Listening to the Community," the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce is proud to be the voice for North County businesses. With more than 1,200 members, the Carlsbad Chamber is the second largest chamber in the county and the 10th largest in the state. For further information about the chamber, contact 760.931-8400, or visit the website at www.carlsbad.org.
Vista Friends and Newcomers Coffee Announced - Please note that the January Coffee will be held on Thursday, January 10th, 10:00am, at Pegah’s Kitchen located at 945 Santa Fe Ave., Vista, in their private room.  Come prepared to order breakfast (everyone to pay their own bill), participate in the Chinese Auction and meet new friends. Anyone interested in joining VFN, please call Sandy at (760) 390-2397. Vista Friends and Newcomers adopted a Military Family for the holidays along with donations to the ARC and Women’s Resource Center. The holiday luncheon was held at Twin Oaks Golf Club where entertainment was provided by Ray Howard.
DAR Santa Margarita Chapter to Meet on Saturday, January 12th, at the El Camino Country Club in Oceanside. Following a 9:30am breakfast buffet, members will learn about veterans and Elizabeth Hospice from Lisa Marcolongo. The DAR is open to any female eighteen years of age or older who is lineally descended from a patriot who assisted the colonist in some way in the fight for independence in the American Revolution. Visit www.santamargarita.californiadar.org. 2019 Leadership Training Conference for Republican Women The San Diego County Federation of Republican Women will be holding a Leadership Training opportunity for all Republican women
maintain a healthy brain as one ages, and will provide an overview of the local resources that are available for screening, diagnosis, and support. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience informing the public about the risk factors of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. The program is free and open to the public., For more information or to pre-register, please call (858) 4924400 or visit www.alzsd.org.
interested in improving their leadership skills, and will be a fun and informative morning with a how-to on advancing Republican values and influence. The date is Saturday, January 12, at the All Souls Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd., San Diego, 92107. You do not have to be an office holder or a committee chair. Curious or interested about the duties of a club president, parliamentarian or any other office, or what you need to know to put together a successful website and/or newsletter, this will be the best deal for you, at $15 for the up to 3 hour-long sessions and includes refreshments. Use the signup form on the website http://www.rwcsdc.org no later than January 8th to select the classes you wish to attend, so materials and room assignments can be made. You can pay online at that time or at the door the day of the event. The classes are scheduled at 9am, 10am and 11am. To reserve and pay, mail completed form and your check, payable to RWCSDC, 1092 Leroy St., San Diego 92106. You will need to register on the day of the event; registration begins at 8am.
IRS Seminar to be held in Escondido There will be an IRS Seminar on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, from 8am to 4:30pm. All speakers/presenters are from the Internal Revenue office and their presentations are as follows: Latest federal tax laws update, IRS stakeholder hot topics, IRS collections, questions and answers attendees may have. Registration fee is $259/person. Registration fee includes printed materials, breakfast, lunch, and refreshments. Registration is to be mailed to Nancy Dixon, 1619 Calle Dulce, Vista, CA 92084. Seminar information is available from Mike Rude, 760.468.3506 or mike@taxrepservices.com. Mission Fed Steps Up Support CSUSM Athletics Department - Mission Federal
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The Paper • Page 12 • January 03, 2019 the years other things may have changed but our focus has stayed on finding the most cost effective ways to solve problems and meet business and home needs using computer technology.
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We’re kicking off our 24th year at the corner of Bent and San Marcos Blvd in the old San Marcos Town Library. We have disabused ourselves of the frivolous notion that fate might have other plans for us. Our family, friends and customers have convinced us that our life at The Computer Factory is as good as it gets and if we are thinking of any alternatives, think again.
With the understanding that The Computer Factory is our “life sentence,” we’ve been taking a critical look at what we are doing and why. Our job is, and always has been, to provide computer based solutions for home and business users. Over
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separately, which to me is very close to being a symptom of mental illness. If it were possible, my wife would wrap each individual volt.
My point is that gift-wrapping is one of those skills like having babies that come more naturally to women than to men. That is why today I am presenting: GIFT-WRAPPING MEN:
TIPS
FOR
* Whenever possible, buy gifts that are already wrapped. If, when the recipient opens the gift, neither one of you recognizes it, you can claim that it's myrrh.
* The editors of Woman's Day magazine recently ran an item on how to make your own wrapping paper by printing a design on it with an apple sliced in half horizontally and dipped in a mixture of food coloring and liquid starch. They must be smoking crack.
* If you're giving a hard-to-wrap gift, skip the wrapping paper! Just put it inside a bag and stick one of those little adhesive bows on it. This creates a festive visual effect that is sure to delight the lucky recipient on Christmas morning: YOUR WIFE: Why is there a Hefty trash bag under the tree? YOU: It's a gift! See? It has a bow!
Our job is to understand what is happening in our industry and to use that knowledge to help our customers make good decisions. These days, to a great extent that means keeping our customers from becoming either collateral damage in the wars between computer/communication technology companies or becoming victims of international cyber-criminals.
Protecting users from the anarchy of Microsoft’s Win10 evolution has been a major challenge. The simple answer is to stay with Win7 and avoid Win10 altogether. New “enterprise” or commercial grade PCs still come with a Windows 7 and most businesses still buy their new PCs with Win7 Professional. Unfortunately nearly all the PCs available in retail stores come with Win10 Home and most cannot by changed back to Win7.
These PCs cover the entire range of user needs for the vast majority of business and home users. We also manufacture desktop workstations for “gamers” and other special applications.
At some point in the future we anticipate that Microsoft will settle down with a stable version of Win10. When that happens, a migration from Win7 to 10 will make sense. Already we are seeing willingness on Microsoft’s part to allow Win10 Pro users to indefinitely defer the implementation of Win10 updates. This is an important concession on Microsoft’s part and a real step in the direction to making Win10 far more attractive
for our customers. Nearly all of our “refurbs” are the “Professional” version of Windows. We’re also seeing a lot of new customer interest in combining the flexibility and portability of a Win7/10 notebook PC with convenience of a big screen monitor and full size keyboard and mouse by simply using the notebook as if it was a tower (close the lid and hook up a monitor, keyboard and mouse). The comfort of a “tower workstation” with the convenience of being able to disconnect the monitor and keyboard and take the notebook with you on a trip or hospital stay can be a compelling argument for a “notebook workstation.”
Our answer to this problem has been to stock a complete range of “Refurbs” These computers can handle Windows 7, 8 or 10 and cover the complete range from entry level $150-250, mid-range $250-350 to high performance $350 and up. We stock desktops, notebook and All-in-one PCs with your choice of Windows 7 or 10. YOUR WIFE (peering into the trash bag): It's a leaf blower. YOU: Gas-powered! Five horsepower! YOUR WIFE: I want a divorce. YOU: I also got you some myrrh.
In conclusion, remember that the important thing is not what you give or how you wrap it. The important thing, during this very special time of year, is that you save the receipt. •••• A woman and her 12-year-old son were riding in a taxi in Detroit. It was raining and all the prostitutes were standing under awnings. "Mom," said the boy, "what are all those women doing?"
"They're waiting for their husbands to get off work," she replied The taxi driver turns around and says, "Geez lady, why don't you tell him the truth? They're hookers, boy! They have sex with men for money." The little boy's eyes get wide and he says, "Is that true Mom?"
His mother, glaring hard at the driver, answers "Yes." After a few minutes the kid asks, "Mom, if those women have babies, what happens to them?"
She said, "Most of them become taxi drivers."
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She left behind 14 children, 30 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, five greatgreat-grandchildren and a 40 foot HOLE where the crematorium used to be. IFYOU DON'T PASS THIS ON TO YOUR FRIENDS BY 11:30 AM TOMORROW, YOU WILL RECEIVE THREE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS ABSOLUTELY FREE.
On some air bases the Air Force is on one side of the field and civilian aircraft use the other side of the field, with the control tower in the middle. One day the tower received a call from an aircraft asking, "What time is it?" The tower responded, "Who is calling?"
The aircraft replied, "What difference does it make?"
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The tower replied, "It makes a lot of difference.. . If it is a commercial flight, it is 3 o'clock . If it is an Air Force plane, it is 1500 hours. If it is a Navy aircraft, it is 6 bells. If it is an Army aircraft, the big hand is on the 12 and the little hand is on the 3. If it is a Marine Corps aircraft, it's Thursday afternoon and 120 minutes to "Happy Hour."
••••
During training exercises, the lieutenant who was driving down a muddy back road encountered another car stuck in the mud with a red-faced colonel at the wheel. "Your jeep stuck, sir?" asked the lieutenant as he pulled alongside.
"Nope," replied the colonel, coming over and handing him the keys. "Yours is."
••••
Having just moved into his new office, a pompous, new colonel was sitting at his
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desk when an airman knocked on the door. Conscious of his new position, the colonel quickly picked up the phone, told the airman to enter, then said into the phone,
"Yes, General, I'll be seeing him this afternoon and I'll pass along your message. In the meantime, thank you for your good wishes, sir." Feeling as though he had sufficiently impressed the young enlisted man, he asked, "What do you want?"
"Nothing important, sir," the airman replied, "I'm just here to hook up your telephone."
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Officer: "Soldier, do you have change for a dollar?" Soldier: "Sure, buddy."
Officer: "That's no way to address an officer! Now let's try it again shall we.!" Do you have change for a dollar?" Soldier: "No, SIR!"
••••
Q: How do you know if there is a fighter pilot at your party? A: He'll tell you.
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Q: What's the difference between God and fighter pilots? A: God doesn't think he's a fighter pilot.
••••
Q: What's the difference between a fighter pilot and a jet engine? A: A jet engine stops whining when the plane shuts down.
••••
An Air Force Chief Master Sergeant and a General were sitting in the barbershop. They were both just getting finished with their shaves, when the barbers reached for some after-shave to slap on their faces. The General shouted, "Hey, don't put that stuff on me! My wife will think I've been in a whore-house! " The Chief turned to his barber and said, "Go ahead and put it on. My wife doesn't know what the inside of a whore-house smells like."
••••
"Well," snarled the tough old Navy Chief to the bewildered Seaman, "I suppose after you get discharged from the Navy, you'll just be waiting for me to die so you can come and pee on my grave." "Not me, Chief!" the Seaman replied.
"Once I get out of the Navy, I'm never going to stand in line again!"
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The Planning Division Manager of the City of San Marcos has considered the proposed project and does intend to APPROVE Director’s Permit DP18-0028 on January 7, 2019. Project No.: DP18-0028 Applicant: Pete Selner, Orange Theory Fitness Request: Director’s Permit to allow for the operation of a 3,243 square foot personal service (fitness/health facility) within an existing tenant space in an existing commercial center. Environmental Determination: This Director’s Permit is Categorically Exempt (EX18-045) from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Section 15301 Class 1 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) in that the proposed use is located within an existing commercial center involves no expansion of the existing commercial center. Location of the Property: 314 South Twin Oaks Valley Road, Suite 120, more particularly described as: Brief Legal Description: Portion of Parcel 1 of Parcel Map No. 18765 in the City of San Marcos, County of San Diego, State of California, as Filed in the Office of the County of Recorder of San Diego County. Assessor’s Parcel Number: 221-091-26-00. Further information about this notice can be obtained from Art Pinon, Associate Planner, by calling 760-7441050 extension 3234, or via email at apinon@san-marcos.net. NOTICE: Any interested person may appeal the decision of the Planning Division Manager to the Planning Commission provided the appeal fee is paid ($20 for residents; $1,155 for non-residents) and a written appeal is submitted to the Planning Division Secretary within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the decision (due no later than 5:30 PM on January 17, 2019). The written appeal should specify the reasons for the appeal and the grounds upon which the appeal is based. The City’s Planning Commission will then consider the filed appeal/s at a later public hearing. The Planning Division can be contacted at 760744-1050, extension 3233 or ghenderson@sanmarcos.net. The City of San Marcos is committed to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to participate in any City program, service or activity, please contact the City Clerk’s office at 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos CA 92069, or call 760-744-1050, extension 3145. Phil Scollick, City Clerk, City of San Marcos. PD: 12/27/18.
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
37-2018-00061763-CU-PT-CTL
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Samuel Ross
Rankin filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Samuel Ross Rankin to Proposed name Samuel Ross de Luna.
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this
matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of
name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the
name changes described above must file a written objections
that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must
appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING:
Date: January 31, 2019, 9:00 a.m., Department 903.
The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, 1100 Union St., San Diego, CA. 92101. A copy of the Order
to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on
the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Marcos News Reporter, dba, The Paper, 845 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, Ca. 92078. Dated 12/07/2018.
/s/Peter C. Deddeh, Judge of the Superior Court 12/27/2018, and 01/03, 01/10 and 01/17/2019.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9030084 The name of the business: Integrity Counseling Group, located at 3088 Pio Pico Dr., Suite 203, Carlsbad, CA. 92008. This business is registered by: Integrity Marriage and Family Counseling Inc. 3088 Pio Pico Dr., Suite 203 Carlsbad, Ca. 92008 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business: n/a. /s/ Cory Anderson, President Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/07/2018. 01/03, 1/10, 1/17 & 1/24/2019
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9030092 The name of the business: Galmato Haven, located at 810 Los Vallecitos Blvd., San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is registered by: Take Care Ventures, LLC 2421 Starlight Glen Escondido, CA. 92026 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business was 7/15/08. /s/ Reginald L. Brown Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/07/2018 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2018 & 01/03/2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9030785 The name of the business: R&K Trucking, located at 1829 Havenwood Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056. This business is registered by: Randy Ruben Aviles 1829 Havenwood Dr. Oceanside, CA. 92056 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business n/a. /s/ Randy Ruben Aviles Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/18/2018. 12/27/2018, 01/03, 1/10 , & 1/17/2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9031264 The name of the business: G. W. Briggs Financial, located at 2827 Cantegra Glen Escondido, CA. 92025. This business is registered by: Joy Briggs 2827 Cantegra Glen Escondido, CA. 92025 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business: 8/22/06. /s/ Joy Briggs Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/21/2018. 01/03, 1/10, 1/17
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9031330 The name of the business: Atlas Builder, Atlas Builders Construction, located at 800 E. Bobier Dr., Apt O-6, Vissta, CA. 92084 This business is registered by: William Joseph Baer 80 E. Bobier Dr., Apt 0-6 Vista, CA. 92084 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business: n/a /s/ William Joseph Baer Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/21/2018. 01/03, 1/10, 1/17
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9029176 The name of the business: Oakwest Sales located at 17477 Plaza Guillermo #41, San Diego, Ca. 92128. This business is registered by: Gary Hal Hoffman 17477 Plaza Guillermmo #41 San Diego, CA. 92128 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 2/01/2008. /s/ Gary Hal Hoffman Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/27/18. 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2018 & 01/03/2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9028554 The name of the business: Ronin Services, located at 416 Placer Ave., San Maros, Ca. 92069. This business is registered by: Steven Forest Harrison 416 Placer Ave. San Marcos, Ca. 92069 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was n/a/ /s/ Steven Forest Harrison Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/15/18. 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2018 & 01/03/2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9030188 The name of the business: Quality-Care Pharmacy, located at 727 W. San Marcos Blvd., Se 113, San Marcos, CA. 92078. This business is registered by: Kailas Corporation 727 W. San Marcos Blvd, Ste 113 San Marcos, CA. 92078 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business was 10.29.1993 /s/ Kailas V. Rakholia, Secretary Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/10/18. 12/20, 12/27/2018, 1/03 & 1/10/2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9028936 The name of the business: CurryCraft, Curry Craft, , located at 689 S. Rancho Santa Fe, San Maros, Ca. 92078. This business is registered by: Green Horizon Investment, LLC 13567 Foxglove Way San Diego, CA. 92130 This business is conducted by a Limited LIability Company. First day of business was 11/20/18. /s/ Leena R. Mamidwar, Member Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/20/18. 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2018 & 01/03/2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9028649 The name of the business: Beckstead Farms, located at 383 West La Cienaga Rd, San Marcos, CA. 92069. This business is registered by: Jared Adam and Kimberly Brooke Beck 383 West La Cienega Rd San Marcos, Ca. 92069 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. First day of business 11/16/2018. /s/ Jared Adam Beck Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 11/16/18. 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2018 & 01/03/2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9029925 The name of the business: The Rustic Garden Box, located at 850 Los Vallecitos Blvd., San Marcos, CA. 92069. This business is registered by: Lisa Rick Sarsilmaz 5131 Delaney Court Carlsbad, CA. 92008 Linda Berry Jenerette 2153 Silverado Street San Marcos, CA. 92078 This business is conducted by a General Partnership. First day of business n/a. /s/ Lisa Rick Sarsilmaz Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/05/18. 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2018 & 01/03/2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9030119 The name of the business: Cardiff Chevron, located at 3085 Manchester Ave., Cardiff, CA. 92007. This business is registered by: R. Rosano, Inc. 236 N. El Camino REal Encinitas, CA. 92024 This business is conducted by a corporation. First day of business 8/1/93. /s/ Robert Rosano, President Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/07/18. 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2018 & 01/03/2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9029838 The name of the business: JP’s Maintenance & Landscape, Painting by JP, located at 2752 College Blvd., Oceanside, CA. 92056. This business is registered by: Juan Perez Pablo 2752 College Blvd. Oceanside, CA. 92056 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 1/05/2006.. /s/ Juan Perez Pablo Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/05/18. 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2018 & 01/03/2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9029625 The name of the business: Tropical Visions, Fishin Vision, Surf for the Earth, Futuristix Surfboards, Dan Foam, Surf Pizza, located at 1233 Oak Ave., Carlsbad, CA. 92008. This business is registered by: Mark Daniel Hirsh 1233 Oak Ave. Carlsbad, Ca. 92008 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 12/17/80. /s/ Mark Daniel Hirsch Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/03/18. 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2018 & 01/03/2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9029622 The name of the business: The Baruch Group, located at 630 Chesterfield Circle, San Marcos, CA. 92069. This business is registered by: Stephan Benjamin Baruch 630 Chesterfield Circle San Marcos, CA. 92069 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business 4/01/2016. /s/ Stephan Benjamin Baruch Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/03/18. 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2018 & 01/03/2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9030134 The name of the business: Foot Zoners, located at 3824 Sierra Morena Ave., Carlsbad, CA. 92010. This business is registered by: Erica Dayle Cabacungan 3824 Sierra Morena Ave. Carlsbad, CA. 92010 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business n/a. /s/ Erica Dayle Cabacungan Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/07/18. 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2018 & 01/03/2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9030306 The name of the business: Adam Bomb, located at 5937 Monte Road, Bonsall, CA. 92003. This business is registered by: Adam Joseph Chambers 5937 Monte Road Bonsall, CA. 92003 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business was 11/7/18. /s/ Adam Joseph Chambers Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., C o u n t y Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/11/2018 12/20 & 12/27/2018, 1/03 & 1/10/2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9030307 The name of the business: Cookies & Cream, located at 5937 Monte Rd, Bonsall, Ca. 92003. This business is registered by: Kiana Evonne Drawhorn and Adam Joseph Chambers 5937 Monte Road Bonsall, CA. 92003 This business is conducted by a General Partnership. First day of business was 12/11/18. /s/ Kiana Evonne Drawhorn Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., C o u n t y Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/11/2018 12/20 & 12/27/2018, 1/03 & 1/10/2019
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9030585 The name of the business: D’Sign Jewelry, located at 413 Lexington Circle Oceanside, CA. 92057. This business is registered by: Didem Naciye Brott 413 Lexington Circle Oceanside, CA. 92057 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business 11/15/17. /s/ Didem Naciye Brott Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego County on 12/14/18. 12/20, 12/27/2018, 01/03 & 01/10/2019
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME 37-2018-00060129-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Brittany Chanice Kimmins filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Brittany Chanice Kimmins to Proposed name Brittany Chanice Luna. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objections that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: January 24, 2019, 9:00 a.m., Department 903. The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, 330 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA. 92101, Hall of Justice. A copy of the Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Marcos News Reporter, dba, The Paper, 845 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, Ca. 92078. Dated 11/30/2018. /s/Peter C. Deddeh, Judge of the Superior Court 12/20, 12/27/2018, 01/03 & 01/10/2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9030644 The name of the business: Palmer Concrete and Masonry, located at 31202 Old River Rd., Bonsall, CA. 92003. This business is registered by: Elston Hayes Palmer 31202 Old River Rd. Bonsall, CA. 92003 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business 12/7/65. /s/ Elston Hayes Palmer Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/14/2018. 12/27/2018, 01/03, 1/10 , & 1/17/2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9028990 The name of the business: M&M Rides, LLc, located at 718 Sycamore Ave, Space 22, Vista, CA. 92083. This business is registered by: M&M Rides, LLC 718 Sycamore Ave., Space 22, Vista, CA. 92083 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Co. First day of business 11/06/18. /s/ Maria F. Martin, President Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 11/21/2018. 12/20, 12/27/2018, & 01/03, and 1/10/2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9030359 The name of the business: G. Green, located at 840 Snowberry Ct., San Marcos, CA. 92069. This business is registered by: Fernando Guerrero Montiel 840 Snowberry Ct. San Marcos, CA. 92069 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business n/a. /s/ Fernando Guerrero Montiel Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/11/2018. 12/27/2018, 01/03, 1/10 , & 1/17/2019
NOTICE OF INTENDED DECISION (Administrative)
The Planning Division Manager of the City of San Marcos has considered the proposed project and does intend to APPROVE Director’s Permit DP18-0031 on January 14, 2019. Project No.: DP18-0031 Applicant: Birth Choice of San Marcos Request: A Director’s Permit to allow the continued operation of a 2,200 square foot Birth Choice office that provides training and enrichment classes along with mobile vehicle ultrasound screening facility, ancillary to the administrative office use, in the Mixed-Used 1 (MU-1) Zone. Environmental Determination: Categorically Exempt (EX 18049) pursuant to Section 15301 (“Class 1”) of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), in that the project will consist of no expansion to allow the continued occupancy of an existing use. Location of the Property: A portion of Parcel B of Map 12732, recorded in the County of San Diego Recorders Office, State of California, on May 26, 1983. Assessor’s Parcel Number: 219-087-06-00. Further information about this notice can be obtained from Susan Vandrew Rodriguez, Associate Planner, by calling 760-744-1050 extension 3237, or via email at svandrew@sanmarcos.net. NOTICE: Any interested person may appeal the decision of the Planning Division Manager to the Planning Commission provided the appeal fee is paid ($20 for residents; $1,155 for non-residents) and a written appeal is submitted to the Planning Division Secretary within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the decision (due no later than 5:30 PM on January 24, 2019). The written appeal should specify the reasons for the appeal and the grounds upon which the appeal is based. The City’s Planning Commission will then consider the filed appeal/s at a later public hearing. The Planning Division can be contacted at 760-744-1050, extension 3233 or ghenderson@sanmarcos.net. The City of San Marcos is committed to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to participate in any City program, service or activity, please contact the City Clerk’s office at 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos CA 92069, or call 760-7441050, extension 3145. Phil Scollick, City Clerk, City of San Marcos. PD: 01/03/19. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9030623 The name of the business: Delta T Media, located at 920 Sycamore Ave #80, Vista, CA. 92081. This business is registered by: Regina & Ezekiel Fernando 920 Sycamore Ave #80 Vista, Ca. 92081 This business is conducted by a General Partnership. First day of business 01/01/16. /s/ Regina Fernando Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/14/2018. 12/27/2018, 01/03, 1/10 , & 1/17/2019
CITY OF SAN MARCOS NOTICE INVITING BIDS CIPBID 18-03 CHANNEL WIDENING SOUTH OF GRAND AVENUE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Marcos, hereinafter referred to as Agency or City, invites sealed bids for the above stated Project and will receive bids via an on line bid management system, PlanetBids, electronically up to the hour of 2:00 p.m. on January 24, 2019 at which time they will be publicly opened electronically and viewable online. Representative of Agency will also be onsite at City Hall at the time of bid opening to read the electronic bids. Bids received after the hour and date for the bid opening will not be accepted. WORK DESCRIPTION The work consists of the widening of a 750-foot section of an existing drainage channel by approximately 48 feet, construction of pre-cast two-lane bridge spanning the drainage channel, extension of existing box culverts under Grand Ave, and the re-vegetation of the channel. LOCATION OF WORK Work will be located along Grand Avenue between Via Vera Cruz and Linda Vista. ESTIMATED COST OF CONSTRUCTION: The Estimated Construction Cost is $ 1,267,000. PREVAILING WAGE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the San Marcos City Charter and the San Marcos Municipal Code, payment of prevailing wages and compliance with the California Labor Code Sections 1770 et seq is required for this project. The Contractor will be required to comply with all of the terms and conditions (including State General Prevailing Wage requirements) prescribed for Contractors performing public works construction projects. The California Department of Industrial Relations determines the general prevailing wage rates for the State and are available at the DIR website, http://www.dir.ca.gov, or from the City of San Marcos’ City Clerk Office. DIR REGISTRATION Under (SB 854), “contractors” are required to register with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) on an annual basis (July 1-June 30). All contractors and subcontractors submitting bids will be required to have registered in advance with the (DIR) and must meet the minimum program qualifications necessary to be eligible to work on public works projects pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 and Public Contract Code Section 4104. TIME OF COMPLETION Time is of the essence in the performance of the Work under this Contract. All work shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Agency in conformance with the Contract Documents within one hundred and twenty (120) Working Days after the commencement date specified in the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages for this Project will be per the Special Provisions. AVAILABILITY OF BID DOCUMENTS The City uses PlanetBids to post and receive bids. Only vendors that are registered will be eligible to submit a bid for formal solicitations with the City. PlanetBids is accessible via the City’s website and direct link provided below and pro-
vides all Bid Documents at no cost to bidders. http://www.san-marcos.net OR https://www.planetbids.com/po rtal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=39 481 Bid Documents are also available for inspection at no cost at the front counter located ono cost at the front counter located on the first floor of City Hall, 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, California 920692918. NO BID SETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. CONTRACTORS LICENSE The Contractor shall possess at the time the contract is awarded, a California Contractors License Classification A - General Engineering. BIDDER SECURITY Each bid must be accompanied by bidders security equal to at least 10 percent of the bid. GENERAL The Contractor to whom the Contract is awarded, and any subcontractor under such Contractor, shall hereby ensure that minority and women business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids for subcontracts. Further, there shall be no discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, age, or sex. PD 01/03/2019
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME 37-2018-00063373-CU-PT-NC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Jennifer Nicole Boulette filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Jennifer Nicole Boulette to Proposed name Jennifer Nicole Boulette-Brenzel THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objections that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: February 19,, 2019, 8:30 a.m., Department 26. The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, 325 S. Melrose, Vista, CA. 92081, North County Division, Family Law. A copy of the Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Marcos News Reporter, dba, The Paper, 845 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, Ca. 92078. Dated 12/17/2018. /s/Robert P. Dahlquist, Judge of the Superior Court 12/27/2018, and 01/03, 01/10 and 01/17/2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #2018-9028998 The name of the business: Oncall Executive Signatures, located at 280 South Orange Street #9, Escondido, CA. 92025. This business is registered by: Oscar Paz 20 South Orange Stret Suie 9 Escondido, CA. 92025 This business is conducted by an individual. First day of business n/a. /s/ Oscar Paz Filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg Jr., County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 11/21/2018. 12/20, 12/27/2018, 01/03, & 1/10/2019
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