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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Richard (Dick) Burch passed away Friday, January 13, 2012 at his home in Fallbrook with his family by his side. He was born August 14, 1928 in Redondo Beach, California, the son of Paul and Minnie Burch, and the youngest of eight children. Dick is survived by his wife, Kathleen of 61 years; two sisters, Evie and Phyllis; five children, Pebby, Sharon, Monica, Rick and Alison. He has sixteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Dick enjoyed many careers in his lifetime,...
Linda G. Van Leuven, loving wife of Wayne F. Van Leuven for 46 years, passed away of Alzheimer’s at the age of 65 in Vista, Calif. Linda graduated from Huntington Park High School in California in 1964. In addition to Wayne, she is survived by her daughters, Kim Michelle Wilson, Wendy Lynn Van Leuven and grandchildren, Sutton Behrendt, Brenna Wilson and Dylan Wilson. Linda was very involved in raising guide dogs and trained nine in the course of 22 years. There will be a private burial at sea on the 28th of January and the f...
Mary Louise Hanson Kollar transitioned from this world life into one of endless summers, blue skies, balmy evenings and eternal happiness on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, just three weeks before her 85th birthday. Mary Louise was born in Platt, SD, the daughter of Kathryn Boland and Mervin Hanson -- a WWI Army veteran of the trench warfares -- and the granddaughter of Capt. Jack Boland, of Missouri riverboat fame. Her mother was a young widow in the 1930’s, and in early 1944, after braving the cold South Dakota winters, packed u... Full story
Helen Mildred Grimm, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the age of 90 on Friday, Dec. 23, 2011. Helen was born and raised in Anaheim, Calif. She was one of seven children of Bill and Helene Trapp. Born into this Christian family, her faith, begun as a child, was nurtured at home and church and motivated her life until her death. Helen graduated from Anaheim High School, attended Santa...
Roy Charles Neffendorf of Fallbrook, Calif. passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Jan.15, 2012. Roy will be cherished deeply and missed every single day. Born in Fredericksburg, Texas on April 10, 1930, he was the youngest of three children from a farming family. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and then graduated from Texas Tech with a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He fell in love and married a beautiful woman...
Fallbrook High School’s girls cross-country team held its post-season awards banquet Nov. 28 at the Bob Burton Performing Arts Center, and the recognition included senior Nicole Bell receiving the team’s Most Valuable Player award. “She was always the head of the team,” said Fallbrook head coach Troy Hamlin. “She led the team on the course and she led the team off the course.” Bell’s highlights included a time of 15:17 on the 2.4-mile Guajome Park course during a tri-meet in which Vista gave Fallbrook the Warriors’ only regul...
Fallbrook High School’s girls water polo team had a 6-3 record for the first month of the 2011-12 season. “I think we kind of surpassed the expectations,” said Fallbrook coach Sean Redmond. Two of those losses were at the Dec. 1 to 3 Rancho Bernardo Tournament where the Warriors won their other three games. After starting the tournament with a 7-3 win over Steele Canyon, the Warriors fell to Torrey Pines by a 10-4 margin. “That game was closer than the score showed,” Redmond said. Fallbrook then took a 12-9 victory over Moun... Full story
FALLBROOK - Fallbrook’s favorite candy and toy store, Swirlz Candy & Party Emporium, is now under new ownership and its name has been changed to Retro tm Candy & Toys. Former owners Richard and Maribel Moran sold the store to Skuuber LLC, owned by Rick and Sophia Hill. The store, which originally opened in May 2008, was closed temporarily, Jan. 1 through 15 for some remodeling before being reopened under the new name on Jan. 16. “This store has been responsible for cre... Full story
SAN DIEGO - On Jan. 9, San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis announced a new Public Corruption Hotline had been established for the public to call in with tips that may lead to investigations or prosecutions similar to the South Bay public corruption bribery and perjury case involving school board members, the former superintendent of the Sweetwater Union High School District and a contractor. “Public integrity investigations are – by their nature – tedious, lengthy and secret,” Dumanis said. “We... Full story
FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Community Center continues to offer its popular dog obedience class, which provides pet owners with more than just basics tools to train— it can help turn a four-legged friend into a well-mannered family member. Dogs will learn to be socialized, listen to basic commands such as sit, heel, stay and lay down; while pet owners will learn to develop their leadership skills. Classes will be taught by personal dog trainer Rick Williams. Williams has more than 15 years experience training canines to b...
FALLBROOK – January and February are excellent months for planting roses in this area. Roses planted now have plenty of time and mild conditions to establish their root systems and form relationships with soil fungi so they can become real show stoppers in the garden as early as May. A wide selection of roses are available this month and next at local nurseries. Many nurseries and retail suppliers have websites where one can order roses. These plants tend to be fresher,...
Flowering aloes in the garden can brighten up any little sunny niche or large landscapes with the proper selection of South African aloes. The drought tolerant aloes come in a variety of warm colors with yellow and tints of orange, apricot, pink, and some red and white flowers on spikes erupting from the rosette center of the plants. These floral spikes can either be solitary (single stem) or candelabra type (multi-flower stems) which are both attractive. Aloes can be grown fr...
SAN DIEGO – Many children have a fascination with fire. Fire is colorful, unpredictable, and forbidden. Each year wildlands and canyons burn, areas where children sometimes play unsupervised. Many fires are also started in the home. Cal Fire advises that children should be taught a healthy respect for flame and fire. Millions of dollars in property is lost every year due to these fires, and many children and adults are needlessly injured or killed. Children must be educated in fire safe behavior; matches and lighters...
