Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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I have written to the editor before to tell everyone about all the saints who live in Fallbrook and most of them on my street. I was recently diagnosed with Broken Heart Syndrome (stress cardiomyopathy) and my neighbors, all keep a close watch on me to be sure that I’m well; also my beloved doggy sitter Paulette who has had my dog, Prince Kelly Callahan, since August and will keep him until I’m able to walk him again. How does one say thank you to all these wonderful people? Peggy Cannon Callahan... Full story
I come to Fallbrook yearly to visit family during the holidays. This year I found myself experiencing an unusual pain in my upper left chest area on New Years Eve. I went to the emergency room at Fallbrook Hospital. After waiting about 30 seconds, they took me back and gave me a thorough examination. The pain turned out to be pleurisy from a cough I had about 10 days ago. I was grateful to get such a complete exam; everyone was quick, efficient, friendly, and organized. Everyone there connected with me on a personal level,...
A banner informing the public about sign-ups for the Bonsall Fallbrook Little League (BFLL) was taken sometime between noon Sunday, Dec. 23 and noon, Monday, Dec. 24 off a chain link fence at the entrance to the Lake Rancho Viejo community. A police report was filed. BFLL is a non-profit organization that provides boys and girls ages 4-14 the opportunity to learn the skills of baseball and participate on a team under the direction of qualified adults. No one is turned away due to inability to pay, so the loss of a $200... Full story
Recently, I re-watched a classic movie about an idealistic utopian society in which there was little to no gun violence among the people. Only the army and police carried firearms. The name of the movie… Schindler’s List. Rick Reiss...
The last election proved to me that there are many citizens who don’t follow current issues facing our country: the low information voter. Are you one? You may be a low information voter if: • You think the “Bush tax cuts” caused the economic collapse in 2008 • You think “tax cuts for the rich” caused the $16 trillion deficit • You think Obamacare will reduce premiums and is free • You think massive spending will reduce the deficit • You think food stamps create jobs • You think global wa...
FALLBROOK – Bonsall Fallbrook Little League announces the final sign-ups for the 2013 Little League season will take place Saurday, Jan. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at the BFLL field on Ivy Street east of the North County Fire station. League play starts Feb. 23....
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Garden Club’s meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 29 will feature the Garden Club’s panel of experts. The meeting will begin with a social at 12:30 p.m. with the business meeting starting at 1:15. Attendees will be able to ask the expert panel questions regarding plants and gardening in general. Dave Ashton, Linda Nickerson, Cecilia Taylor and Pat McDougal will make up the panel with Chuck Bacik moderating. This is always one of the club’s most interesting meetings. Refreshments will be served and the g...
FALLBROOK – Zion Lutheran School parents, teachers, and students invite Fallbrook residents to be part of the “Let’s start the new year caring for our environment” campaign on Saturday, Jan. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents can recycle e-waste including computers, TV’s, laptops, servers, fax machines, copiers, printers, cable boxes, radios and scrap metal such as aluminum cans, home appliances (dishwashers, washing machines, refrigerators, stoves, etc.), barbecues, bicycles, and construction metal. Items should...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Tea Party’s meeting on Thursday, Jan. 24, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., will feature Richard Rider of San Diego Tax Fighters. The meeting will be held at the San Luis Rey Downs Banquet Room, 31474 Golf Club Dr., Bonsall. Rider has been seen on San Diego TV News for years as the “go to guy” on taxation. He will speak on California and state issues which are relevant since the 2014 elections will be statewide offices, such as governor. For more information, contact Cliff Sumrall at fallb...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Camera Club will hold its annual end-of-the-year awards banquet on Friday, Jan. 25 at San Luis Rey Downs Country Club and Resort. Members of the club as well as the general public are invited. The social hour begins at 6 p.m., with dinner at 6:30. Cost is $25 per person. Following dinner, images taken by club members during the past year will be shown and awards will be presented. Photographic prints will also be displayed. To attend the banquet, contact Sandy Schiefer at (760) 723-9593 before...
FALLBROOK – Residents are encouraged to donate any new or used coats, blankets, sweaters, sweatshirts, etc. to the Fallbrook Moose Lodge in order to help Vietnam Veterans of America. These donations are greatly needed to help veterans in the cold winter months. Donations may be dropped off seven days a week from 1 to 7 p.m. at 842 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook. The drive will continue through Feb. 3....
It was a cold -7 degrees when I set off to spend the day at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Ill., just outside of Chicago, a few weeks ago. A 1,700 acre arboretum, Morton has trees from all over the world. The goal of the arboretum is to collect trees, shrubs, plants material and to display them for people to study and enjoy. They want to encourage the public through the planting and conservation of trees and others plants for a greener, healthier and more sustainable world....
In a state hit hard by the economic times, a new assessment on lumber has been levied by California lawmakers. Assembly Bill (AB) 1492, concerning lumber products went into effect Jan. 1. Now, when purchasing certain wood products, a one percent assessment fee will be collected by retailers, and in some cases, by contractors. This fee is to fund the newly formed “Timber Regulation and Forest Restoration Fund” under the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The State Boa...
WASHINGTON D.C. – Following the January tax law changes made by Congress under the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced Jan. 8 that it plans to open the 2013 filing season and begin processing individual income tax returns on Jan. 30. The IRS will begin accepting tax returns on that date after updating forms and completing programming and testing of its processing systems. This will reflect the bulk of the late tax law changes...
What had been the oldest fire engine in the Rainbow Volunteer Fire Department’s fleet is now being bid upon on an online auction site. Bids will close Jan. 21 on the 1989 Ford C8000 Type 1 Engine. Administrative matters for the Rainbow Volunteer Fire Department are handled by the North County Fire Protection District, which has a separate budget for Rainbow, and on Dec. 11 the NCFPD board declared the engine as surplus and authorized staff to dispose of the engine using approved methods. “It’s served its purpose,” said Ra...
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The Dec. 15-16 weekend saw a pair of prominent stakes races run at the Los Alamitos track, and horses associated with Vessels Stallion Farm competed in both of them. Hez Our Secret, who is currently owned by Johnny Trotter but was foaled at Vessels Stallion Farm, finished fourth in the Champion of Champions invitational stakes race Dec. 15. Far Niente, who is partially owned by Vessels Stallion Farm, finished seventh in the Dec. 16 Los Alamitos $2 Million futurity race. “It was just world-class racing at a world-class f... Full story
Fallbrook High School’s varsity wrestling team had three tournaments and one dual meet in December. With the exception of Andrew Tate, who placed fourth in the 145-pound class at both the Dec. 1 Carlsbad Invitational tournament and the Dec. 20-21 Las Vegas Holiday Classic tournament, the highlights focused more on the development of the Warrior wrestlers rather than how they fared in matches. “We’ve been trying to put our team together and learn some things,” said Fallbrook coach Greg Wagaman. The Carlsbad Invitat...
Have you ever felt that you could just keep eating and still not feel full? A recent study suggests that some foods may not trigger that feeling of being full which may, in turn, contribute to weight gain and obesity. On Jan. 2 (2013) in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Yale University researchers published a study which suggests a link between obesity and fructose. Fructose is a naturally occurring sugar in many fruits and vegetables; however, the food... Full story
ESCONDIDO – The Elizabeth Hospice is seeking caring people to participate in its winter volunteer training which will be held three consecutive Saturdays, Feb. 2, 9, and 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Elizabeth Hospice administrative office, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido. Volunteer training is free and open to the public. Bilingual volunteers, pet therapy volunteers, and military veterans are needed. Graduates of this volunteer training course will serve hospice patients and their family members that live in the... Full story
FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Hospital Senior Circle host a talk “A New Year, A New You: Fitness in the Golden Years” on Wed., January 23 at 2 p.m. Jennifer Paull, DPT, director of rehabilitation services will discuss how to make fitness fun and provide options for all levels. The event, which is open to the public, will be held at Silvergate, 420 Elbrook Drive in Fallbrook and will include refreshments and a prize drawing. Seating is limited. Call (760) 731-8433 to RSVP.... Full story
Five new automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) were received by the Rainbow Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) in late December. The fire department had received a $7,400 grant from the Fallbrook Healthcare District in late summer for the five new AEDs. “It was a little bit of a process and a lot of paperwork to do, but they were very helpful and awarded us the grant,” said Rainbow VFD fire chief Bruce Fried. The new AEDs will replace the department’s five AEDs which are approximately 10 years old. “They still functio...
FALLBROOK - An afternoon of memories featuring the music of Rock ‘n” Roll’s three most popular quartets is in store for concert-goers at the Mission Theatre on February 17 at 2:30 p.m. during a special Valentines Day weekend presentation. “Hear such songs as; “Charlie Brown,” “Yakety Yak,” “Searchin’,” “Up On The Roof,” “Under the Boardwalk,” “On Broadway,” “Baby I Need Your Lovin’,” and many more at this program,” according to booking chairman, Dave Aranda-Richards. ...
FALLBROOK – Hidden Treasures Thrift Store is proud to present “Wendy’s Story”! The theatrical production will be performed by participants at Care Rite Services and Stepping Stone Resources, local adults with developmental disabilities, on Saturday, Jan. 26, at Potter Junior High School. There will be two performances, the first from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and the second from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Admission is one canned food item per person to benefit the Fallbrook Food Pantry. There... Full story
FALLBROOK – Peter Sprague, a guitarist who is back by popular demand, is the musical artist for January sponsored by the Friends of the Library and will perform Jan. 17, at 7 p.m. in the community room of the Fallbrook Library. The concert is free and seating is on a first-come basis. He has studied extensively with classical as well as jazz musicians and has numerous music books to his credit, including technique and song books among those published. He tours with jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves, has a group called the...
