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Society is celebrating and asking prospective adopters the question: What can an adopted dog bring to our life? People are encouraged to find out during Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month. During October, each new dog adopter can choose from a basket of specially stuffed tennis balls to see if they win a free adoption. Other prizes include $50, $25, $15, and $10 off coupons for the adoption fee. Every dog adopted during October also will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a gift basket. Adoption fees are $110 for puppies (up to 6 mos); $85 for adult dogs (6-mos to 7 yrs); and $55 for seniors (7 yrs-older). Fees include spay/neuter, micro-chipping and vaccinations. Check the website, www.escondidohumanesociety.org to see what dogs are available. For more info, call the Adoption Center at 760.888.2247, or stop by at 3450 E. Valley Parkway. EHS is open 10am-5pm seven days a week. People who already have a dog can help by adding another dog to their family, fostering a dog in need, or donating to help other canines get a loving home they need and deserve. Pictured is the longest-term canine shelter resident, Wonka. He came to
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run by the full Council.
g. The city has refused to pay Maher the 2nd payment of $75,000 in July, when due; there are reports of a letter, not on city letterhead, but allegedly crafted by city staff, which awaits Maher’s signature, agreeing to not run for office or comment on political activities and/or city business, that only when Maher signs this will the $75,000 be released to him. The city has stated the $75,000 is being withheld because of a breach in the severance agreement. What was the breach? Ed Gallo. I don’t know anything about that. This is the first I’ve heard of it.
Olga Diaz: I have heard the same thing but don’t know if it’s true or not. I know people who say they have read it. It was written as though Jim had written it. Jim is not a liar. Jim and I may have disagreed at times on policy issues but I learned early on that he is not a liar.
Jim Maher was contacted. He confirmed that upon advice of legal counsel he cannot release it at this time. If and when the DA contactds him, it will likley
EHS as a stray on Christmas Day 2011, and he wants to spend his next holiday in a forever home with a loving family.
lunch will be provided. Also, volunteer groups of six or more can receive $10/person per shift for their organization. To learn more, go to www.BikeThe-Coast.com or to volunteer, email volunteer@bike-thecoast.com. Meetings/Events Calendar
Ask for him by name. “Bike the Coast” Event
Coming in November The 4th Annual Bike the Coast event hosted by the City of Oceanside is looking for volunteers to help at the November 2nd event. Starting with 1000 riders in 2010, this year’s event is expected to attract 2500 to ride one of five distances (7, 15, 25, 50, or 100 miles). There are multiple 4hour shifts. All volunteers will receive an event t-shirt and be released.
Sam Abed: Declined to comment other than to say that Olga Diaz had called the DA. He then said, this was something he “had heard.” (Olga confirms she had called the DA for clarification on an issue).
Vista Garden Club Meeting – will be at 12noon (tomorrow) Friday, October 4, at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. Rick Machado, owner of Machado Farms, will share his knowledge on how plants respond to water, and the absence of water! Machado Farms stresses their crops, which increases antioxidant activity of the plant, by withholding water. They have unique items that can't be found anywhere else. For more info, visit www.vistagardenclub.org.
ECCDC to Hold Tots ‘N T r u c k s Event – The Escondido Community C h i l d Development Center’s 3rd Annual Tots ‘N Trucks is on for Saturday, October 5, at Kit Carson Park, Escondido. Help ECCDC reach their $10,000 donation goal for this event. Your donation will positively impact the lives of local working families that are striving to be self-sufficient. Even if you cannot attend, you can contribute to this great local fundraiser thru the Tots ‘N Trucks GoFundMe page at http://www.gofundme.com/3yn6s8. ECCDC provides childcare, early intervention, early education, and essential nutrition in licensed community based centers which prepare
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h. Do you have any concerns about the possible violations of the Election Code Section 18205? Ed Gallo: “I’m not aware of the Section.”
Olga Diaz: I’m very familiar with the Section and, yes, I’m very concerned about it because, as you know, several of the areas, extortion, conspiracy, bribery, are felonies. That means prison time. This could be big. That’s why we need someone like the DA to tell us if there were violations or not.
i. Why was the settlement agreement not voted on by the City Council?
Ed Gallo: This was an issue with an employee with City Manager, who controls.
Olga Diaz: I was not consulted on it.
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By Tom Morrow
The removal of the Cherokee Nation from their native lands in Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina and Alabama was one of the saddest episodes in American history.
President Andrew Jackson gets much of the blame, but he is only the historical face on this Indian removal from the South to the Middle Southwest. In the late 1830s, Congress passed the "Indian Removal Act." The Cherokees, which notably had the only written language and considered by the white man to be the most civilized among the Native Americans, fought the
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children for success in Kindergarten and life. Any size donation will be appreciated. Blessing of the Animals at Unity of Carlsbad Church – On Sunday, October 6, churches around the world – including Unity of Carlsbad – will celebrate something that St. Francis of Assisi started almost 800 years ago – blessing our animals. It was Francis who first introduced the idea that human beings are only one of a myriad of creations of God and all are blessed in God’s ‘eyes.” Bring your pet, in appropriate constraints or kennel, to the service to be blessed. Unity of Carlsbad meets in the Activity Room at the Carlsbad Senior Citizen’s Center, 799 Pine Street, Carlsbad, every Sunday, 10am11:30am. For more info, contact Rev. Ray Wiggins at revraywiggins@gmail.com.
Pastels and Color Pencil Classes at SM Senior Center – Have fun drawing flowers, leaves, and curves of fruit and vines. Draw water lilies with simplified perspective. Learn composition and harmonious color schemes. Individual help for depth, dimension. Good class for painters to draw subjects properly. Muralist and art instructor, Linda Luisi, BFA, teaches impressionist, expressive and realistic styles. She teaches beginners to all levels. Bring your supplies. No prior skills needed. See her work at www.lindaluisi.com. Classes are at the San Marcos Senior Center, 111 Richmar Avenue, on Thursdays from 8:45-11:45am; $7 drop-in rate through October 31. Call 760.944.8991. OASIS Classes Starting in October – New and favorite classes
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constitutionality of the legislation, taking their case all the way to the Supreme Court. The effort failed, and in 1838, the Federal government began removing the Cherokees to the "Indian Territory" in what is today Oklahoma.
President Jackson ordered Gen. Winfield Scott to lead 7,000 troops, removing the Indians from their native lands. The Cherokees were promised money, livestock, and various provisions and tools. Some of the Indians refused to go and took off to hide in the mountains of North Carolina, the swamps of Georgia, and other places too inhospitable for white men. Others were allowed to stay by taking U.S. citizenship, but in the winter of 1838-39, 15,000 Cherokees were marched some 1,000 miles through Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, and Arkansas into the forbidding Indian Territory. Many of the Cherokees walked the entire distance without footwear and skimpy clothing.
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