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‘Letter to the Editor’ Cont. from Page 5 our American companies designed products here but then sent the manufacturing process overseas. But now I have found something quite odd.
There are products from companies in China that design and produce their merchandise there, and many of their products (cell phones) surpass the technology and craftsmanship of our American outsourcing companies, not to mention they also tend to be much less expensive. So if this keeps happening, China's industry could become completely independent, and our once great country that was the leader of innovation will be nothing more than consumers of other nations. Getting our act together and improving education is what I believe we need to do, for innovation sprouts from knowledge.
Although I am glad the Proposition 30 was passed in my sake, this new addition to my parents and soon to be my tax pile will not help future American innovators either. My new years wish is that educators and legislators will get their act together and start solving problems with the money they already have instead of attempting to cover them up with the money in our pockets. A Concerned North County Student, Tyler White San Diego County
Help With Winter Shelters Needed
Hi:
Since my lay-off from the UT San Diego in October I have been volunteering at Haven House, an Escondido homeless shelter. It is humbling to see these people (clients) who have no where else to go come in out of the cold and rain to get a hot meal and place to sleep. Every night from late November to late March, Haven House feeds up to 60 people who need our help.
I am writing you today to ask you to help our clients by
finding or providing 60 meals on an open night between now and the end of March. If all my friends in Escondido said "Yes" the homeless at Haven House would be eating worry free for the rest of the winter season. However, I realize some of you are busy, or facing difficulties of your own. Only give if/what you can. Each open night we need 60 dinners consisting of a main portion, side portion and desert. We have servers if you cannot provide them. What I am asking is for you to ask your employer, church, fraternity, or social club to donate these meals. Or, if your family has the funds (between $200 to $300) you can provide the meals too. We have some nights where 3 or 4 families get together to provide the meal. If you cannot find meals or provide a meal but still want to help, you can volunteer we need volunteers from 5pm to 9:30pm every night to help with intake and serving dinners. We also take donations for meals (anything from $10.00 up to $300.00 would be a great help).
Please contact me if you need more information or if you are prepared to provide a dinner, please contact Jan Ferris to schedule an open night: Jan Ferris, Shelter Administrator Haven House, Escondido Emergency Shelter Interfaith Community Services 550 W. Washington Ave. Escondido, Ca. 92025 760-489-6380 ext 267 Message 760-801-0420 cell jferris@interfaithservices.org or janferris68@yahoo.com
You can mail your donation to the above address as well. Be sure to put in the memo "Meals" if you want the donation to go towards dinners. Thank you for taking the time to read this and consider helping out Haven House. When I was laid off I learned that your world can be spun upside down in 24 hours. I am proud to be helping where I can for those less fortunate. God Bless,
Robert J. Kitson Escondido
Such a well behaved little jewel is very rare and so is our little Nina. She does great with people and other pets playing or just lying down in the sun. . Nina is under 2 years old and a lightweight at 5 pounds … she needs to gain just a little weight as life was not kind to her until now. Nina is a gorgeous brown and white Chihuahua with huge ears and just the sweetest, gentle and most loving disposition ever. She would do great with a family or just adults.
Eleena is a 3-year-old spayed female tortoiseshell mix, ID 67102.
Belle - is an 8 month old female boxer/terrier mix pup.
“Max” is the Pet of the Week at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas. He's a big, goofy, 2 year old, 75 pound, Labrador Retriever - Pit Bull mix. He was transferred from another animal shelter through the RCHS / FOCAS program.
Like all our pups Nina is spayed and microchipped. Her 5 way vaccines and rabies are all up to date. She comes with a full 4 piece safety equipment set, food for her transition and any favorite toys or bedding. For more photographs please view her on our website as well as all the other pups in our rescue that need forever homes or a foster family. Visit www.forgottenpaws.org or contact us at admin@forgottenpaws.org or 949-246-1280.
Belle, formally Brooklyn, is a sweet, affectionate, playful girl. She loves playing with children, all people and other dogs, and gives great kisses! She is current on vaccinations, microchipped and wants to go home with you!! Adoption fee $225. For an adoption application, click http://spotsavespets.org/ad option-application-dogs/ or email SPOT at info@spotsavespets.org to meet Belle!
Eleena is a petite girl who loves to be held. She loves to play and enjoys the company of other cats. She’s very charming and sweet, and her favorite trick is to dip her paw in her water and lick it off.
Eleena is available for adoption from the Escondido Humane Society, 3450 E. Valley Parkway, and is one of the featured cats at the Escondido Petsmart, 415 N. Escondido Blvd. Her $85 adoption fee includes her spay, microchip, up-to-date vaccinations and vet exam. For more information, call (760) 888-2247 or log on to www.escondidohumanesociety.org. The Escondido Humane Society Adoption Center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.
We hope you like his big smile, because that's how he looks most of the time, except when he's in deep thought or giving kisses. Take a minute to watch his video on the RCHS website to see what a playful and happy dog he is.
Max's $145 adoption fee includes up to date vaccines, veterinary exam, neuter, and microchip. If you can't adopt him, consider sponsoring Max until his new family arrives.
Meet your new cat, dog, or rabbit right now at Rancho Coastal Humane Society, 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas. Adoption hours are 11 to 5 Wednesday through Monday. For more information call 760-753-6413 or log on to www.sdpets.org.