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Articles from the January 9, 2014 edition


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  • Bob Grant

    Updated Jan 9, 2014

    Bob Grant, legendary conservative talk radio host who entertained and informed legions of fans during an on-air career that spanned more than 50 years, died peacefully, in Hillsborough, N.J., on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 after a short illness; he was 84 years old. Born Robert Ciro Gigante in Chicago in 1929, he was a 1946 graduate of Steinmetz High School, and following that, the University of Illinois. He served in the Illinois Army National Guard in 1948-49 as part of the...

  • Betty June Shaffer King

    Updated Jan 9, 2014

    Betty June Shaffer King, 89, died peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at her home in Bonsall, Calif. Born on January 17, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Leonard E. and Lois M. Berkstresser of Johnstown, Penn. She raised her family in Windber, Penn., and resided in Havre de Grace, Md. and Hacienda Heights, Calif. for a number of years before moving to Bonsall in 2000. Betty was an active member of the Fallbrook Senior Center, Garden Club, Quilt Guild, and Historical...

  • Edward Charles Rutherfurd

    Updated Jan 9, 2014

    Edward Charles Rutherfurd passed away December 20, 2013. Born November 6, 1928 in San Bernardino, Calif. to Arthur and Lillian Leinhard Rutherfurd, Ed was a lover of the outdoors. He was an avid gardener and fisherman. His love of art and coin collecting influenced his children and grandchildren. As a young man, Ed worked each summer at Yosemite National Park. His love of nature and being outdoors spurred motor home adventures and family travel with his children. After... Full story

  • Lois Anne Roszykiewicz Kuchinsky

    Updated Jan 9, 2014

    Lois Anne Roszykiewicz Kuchinsky passed away peacefully December 21, 2013. She was born in Herkimer, New York on September 26, 1932, but called Fallbrook home since 1967. She worked 25 years as an event coordinator for Pala Mesa Resort, until her retirement in 2000. She was also a past member of Soroptimist International Fallbrook and volunteered at the Fallbrook Food Pantry. She is survived by three sons, Peter Kuchinsky (Stephanie), John Kuchinsky (Robin), and Walter Kuchinsky (Lilliana); four daughters, Terry Trejo... Full story

  • Marvin Albert Ball

    Updated Jan 9, 2014

    Marvin Albert Ball passed away Dec. 26, 2013. He was born May 21, 1933 in Sioux City, Iowa and the family later moved to California. After graduating from high school, he joined the Navy. After serving in the Navy, he went to work for United Airlines, where he retired after 35 years. In addition to his wife Suzie, Marv leaves four stepchildren, Steve Irvine, Bob Irvine, Barry Irvine, and Wendy Turpin; and eight grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Jan. 26 in the clubhouse at East Ridge, Fallbrook, Calif. Donations...

  • Chests, trunks can be trendy, practical in the home

    Updated Jan 9, 2014

    NORTH COUNTY – Cedar and oak chests, and even steamer trunks are appearing in more living rooms, bedrooms, and sitting areas every day. These classic pieces provide any room with a cozy and historic feeling, as modern designs are based on the trunks and chests travelers would use for luggage during voyages both on sailing ships and horse-drawn carriages. Though few brides-to-be sport “hope” chests as they were once referenced anymore, they still are very useful and lov... Full story

  • Celebrate the New Year in California with five free crapemyrtles

    Updated Jan 9, 2014

    NEBRASKA CITY, NEBR. – Residents of California can ring in the New Year with five free crapemyrtle trees by joining the Arbor Day Foundation any time during January 2014. “These small flowering trees will provide any landscape in California with a splash of color for much of the year,” said John Rosenow, founder and chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Members will experience pink and red flowers in the spring, green foliage in the summer and a mix of red, orange and yellow during autumn.” The free trees a... Full story

  • Car club donates to Live Oak Park Coalition

    Updated Jan 9, 2014

    FALLBROOK – The Vintage Car Club recently made a donation to the Live Oak Park Coalition to help fulfill its goal of raising a total of $75,000 to fund two planned projects for the park. The first project is the development of a fenced area for an off-leash dog park, where dog owners could bring their dogs for exercise and socialization with other dogs. The second project is construction of a shade structure that would cover the existing children’s play equipment w... Full story

  • California more than doubles solar power in 2013

    Updated Jan 9, 2014

    SACRAMENTO – 2013 has been an impressive year for solar power. In the past 12 months, California more than doubled its entire rooftop solar installations from 1,000 megawatts (MW) to over 2,000 MW. To put this in perspective, it took California over 30 years to build 1,000 MW of rooftop solar, hitting that landmark in early 2013. Today, California is closing out the year with more than 2,000 MW of rooftop solar systems installed statewide. The CPUC’s latest figures report 1,917 MW of rooftop solar, but those numbers e...