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‘Chuckles’ Cont. from Page 7


'Well, Eve, how is my favorite creation ?'


'Just fantastic,' she replied, 'But for one oversight. You see, all the animals are paired off. The ewe has a ram and the cow has her bull. All the animals have a mate except me. I feel so alone.'


God thought for a moment and said, 'You know, Eve, you are right. How could I have overlooked this? You do need a mate and I will imme- diately create a man from a part of you. Let's see....where did I put that useless BOOB ?'


Choosing a Profession


An old country preacher had a teenage son, and it was getting time the boy should give some thought to choosing a profes- sion. Like many young men his age, the boy didn't really know what he wanted to do, and he didn't seem too concerned about it. One day, while the boy was away at school, his father decid- ed to try an experiment. He went into the boy's room and placed on his study table four objects. 1. A Bible. 2. A silver dollar. 3. A bottle of whisky. 4. And a Playboy magazine.


'I'll just hide behind the door,' the old preacher said to himself. 'When he comes home from school today, I'll see which object he picks up. If it's the Bible, he's going to be a preacher like me, and what a blessing that would be! If he picks up the dol- lar, he's going to be a business man, and that would be okay, too. But if he picks up the bottle, he's going to be a no-good drunken bum, and Lord, what a shame that would be. And worst of all if he picks up that mag- azine he's going to be a skirt-chasing womanizer.'


The old man waited anxiously, and soon heard his son's foot- steps as he entered the house whistling and headed for his room. The boy tossed his books on the bed, and as he turned to leave the room he spotted the objects on the table. With curiosity in his eye, he walked over to inspect them. Finally, he picked up the Bible and placed it under his arm. He picked up the silver dollar and dropped into his pocket. He uncorked the bottle and took a big drink, while he admired this month's centerfold.


'Lord have mercy,' the old preacher disgustedly whispered. gonna run for Congress.'


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‘Patriotic Portraiture’ Cont. from Page <None>


ism by going to war to fight for the right to maintain that free- dom, the ideal of liberty so sacred they were willing to lay down their lives to keep it.


Board members and volunteers from the community evaluates each proposal without knowing the teacher or school associated with the project. Over the past six years, teachers from each of the district's 23 schools have won a grant. The grants are funded with dollars raised through Foundation events, grants and donations from individuals.


Mole used his living portrai- tures to help promote Patriotism and to aid in the sell-


‘Patriotic Portraiture’ Cont. on Page 12


‘Social Butterfly’ Cont. from Page 7


"Fun & Focused Learning: An Interactive Ballet." Reidy Creek School, Mary Clemons for "Taking it to the next step: Kids with Cochlear Implants can listen, speak, read, and write with the iPad2;" Laura Eckels, "Essential Language Skills," and Kellie Stawicki for "iPad Miracle." Mission Middle School, Robert Green, "Science Jeopardy," and Tamara Whitney for "Q & A the iPod Way." Bernardo School, Renee Hanvey, "Accelerated Reading for Emerging Readers." Central School, Ted Kirkbride, "21st Century Literature Circles." Rose School, Nicole Koncur, "iPod Touch Center;" and Amy Palacios for "Apple iPad 2." Miller School, Mark Lebsock for "Read Live/Read Naturally." North Broadway, Wanda Malich, "iPad I Peers Advance Development." Del Dios Middle School, Tracy Middleton and Josie Horton, "The Flipped History Classroom." Lincoln School, Jenny Rhoades, "Second Grade Scientists." Conway School, Marilyn Wellnitz, "Poetry Break." Juniper School, Anita Roberts for "Buddy Boxes - Cross Grade Level Tutoring in Language Arts" and Karen Sleichter for "Buddy Boxes - Math."


Since 2005, the Foundation has funded over 250 EUSC teacher grants totaling over $100,000 in Innovative Classroom Project funds. Participating in the com- petitive grant program by teachers is voluntary, and a committee comprised of both Foundation


The EEF is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation founded in 2004 by business and community leaders to raise funds to support innova- tive learning in Escondido's K-8 public schools. "When you stop to think, besides family, what is the most important factor in explaining which men and women succeed in life? Education. We believe that taking action today in support of the thousands of children studying in public schools now is probably the single most cost- effective thing we can do to invest in our community," says Katie Ragazzi,


‘Social Butterfly’ Cont. on Page 11


Big Closeout Sale on Tent Trailers


Open during December


Thursday thru Saturday 8 am-to 5 pm Fleetwood/Coleman Trailers


Freeway Trailer Sales 945 W. Mission Ave. Escondido, CA


(760) 745-3970 Pets of the Week


George is a 6-year-old neutered male longhair mix, ID 55892.


George likes to be petted and to be near you. He gets along with other cats at EHS, so he might not mind joining a home that already has a feline. But he'd also be happy having all of your attention to himself. George is available for adoption at the Escondido Humane Society, 3450 E. Valley Parkway. His $25 adoption fee in December includes his neuter, microchip, up-to-date vaccinations and vet exam.


For more information, call (760) 888-2247 or log on to www.escondidohumanesoci- ety.org. The Escondido Humane Society Adoption Center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.


Miss Leila Pugglebutt is a 7- month-old, 15 pound, spayed, female, Puggle (that's a Pug / Beagle mix) puppy. She was sur- rendered to Rancho Coastal Humane Society by a family that didn't have time for such a smart, active puppy.


We haven't found anything that Miss Leila Pugglebutt doesn't like. Especially dogs! She would make a great "best friend" for any family or a wonderful addition to your "pack" if you already have a dog. Her adoption fee of $125 includes spay, up to date vaccines, veteri- nary exam, and microchip.


Miss Leila Pugglebutt is available for adoption at Rancho Coastal Humane Society, 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas. We are open Wednesday thru Monday. For more information call 760-753- 6413.


Pumpkin is a very special orange and white cat who was abandoned at the Center with a cancerous tumor on his ear. The tumor had to be removed, along with half of his ear, which just gives him character. Now he is a healthy, loving 12- year-old cat who loves to snug- gle and give hugs and kisses. He is looking to find his forever family this holiday season. His adoption fee is $99 including microchip identification. As with all pets adopted from Helen Woodward Animal Center, Pumpkin has been neutered, has up-to-date vacci- nations and microchip identifi- cation.


Helen Woodward Animal Center is located at 6461 El Apajo Road in Rancho Santa Fe. Kennels are open daily Monday through Thursday from noon to 6pm; Friday, noon to 7 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Info at 858-756-4117.


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