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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FALLBROOK - Fallbrook United Methodist Church is providing an opportunity for local residents to help victims of the disastrous earthquake in Haiti. The church will host a “Prayer and Action for Haiti” event on Saturday, Jan. 30, at 3 p.m. At 1844 Winterhaven Road, (Winterhaven at Green Canyon Road). All residents are welcome to attend a prayer service, help provide materials for the kits, and help assemble them. Individuals, families or service groups are asked to collect and bring items listed below to be used for the kit...
Family, friends and community residents are all invited to a special evening to honor Eagle Scouts Geoffrey Jameson, Michael Nichols, Andrew Arnold, Tyler Whittaker, Dane McKissick, John Hansen, Matthew Nichols, and Adam McGrath. The Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fallbrook LDS chapel, 621 South Stage Coach Lane. Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). “It is extre...
1/18 E. Dougherty St. Residential Burglary 1/19 Aquaduct Rd. Vehicular Burglary Linda Vista Dr. Commercial Burglary E. Alvarado Vehicular Burglary Triple Crown Dr. Vehicular Burglary Hillside Dr. Vandalism Alturas Rd. Vandalism 1/20 E. Mission Rd. Grand Theft 1/21 Calle de Paloma Vehicular Burglary N. Pico Ave. Grand Theft W. Elder Fraud 1/22 Reche Rd. Fraud Alturas Rd. Residential Burglary Verde Oro Residential Burglary 1/24 N. Main Ave. Strong Arm Robbery E. Aviation at Old Stage Rd. Arrest: Drunk in Pub...
While hundreds of thousands of children will be directly affected by the devastation of the earthquake in Haiti, children everywhere will experience distress as they hear of people who have suffered and watch displaced people on TV. Parents and other adults can take steps to help children cope with their fears and live with hope. Here are 10 suggestions. 1. Allow children to express their concerns through art work and play. 2. Pray with children for those affected by the earthquake. 3. Limit the amount of television coverage... Full story
PALA – The San Juan Diego Center at Mission San Antonio De Pala, 3015 Mission Road, is the site for the 12th Annual Divine Mercy Conference on Feb. 2-13. Exciting speakers and singers featured at the event include Father Jacek Mazur, Father James Constigan, Father Rick Paolini, Father Richard Huston, and Donna Lee and Friends (music ministry). Pre-registration is available until Feb. 5 by calling (619) 276-6637. Registration at the door will begin Feb. 12, at 8 a.m. Conference begins at 9 a.m. Participants may bring their l...
FALLBROOK - California Retired Teachers Fallbrook Division 81 has awarded twelve grants to teachers at their individual school sites. The grants of $200 each were awarded to teachers who applied for the grant to purchase classroom materials. This year the presentations were made at staff meetings at the various schools to raise awareness of CalRTA as sponsors of the grants.... Full story
FALLBROOK - Along with widening experiences and enriching the lives of students who belong to the Achievement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program, several mentors of the Fallbrook Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) sought out a cultural Christmas treat by inviting their mentees to see the Nutcracker Suite Ballet that was produced by the Ballet Society of Fallbrook. Member Susan Duling was among the cast, which also included her husband, Dr....
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EASTHAMPTON, MA - The Williston Northampton School announces that Daniel Lusher, grade 12, of Bonsall, made the honor roll for the second quarter of the 2009-10 academic year. Lusher earned high honors with a grade point average of 92. The Williston Northampton School is a co-educational preparatory boarding and day school for students in seventh grade through post-graduate year....
LARAMIE, Wyo. - The University of Wyoming announces that Fallbrook resident Derrick Lloyd McMahen has earned a place on the school’s 2009 fall semester academic Dean’s and Freshman Honor Roll. The honor roll consists of regularly enrolled undergraduates, above freshman standing, who have earned a 3.4 or better grade point average, and freshmen who have earned a 3.25 or better grade point average. To be eligible, students must have been enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours taken for letter grades. For more inf... Full story
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FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Garden Club scholarship committee is again seeking applicants for scholarships of $1,000 or more. Any Fallbrook High school graduating senior or college student from the local area who is interested can contact scholarship committee chair Audrey Kelm, (760) 723-9342 for an application. Applicants must be planning a career in agriculture, botany, conservation, entomology, environmental studies, floriculture, forestry, horticulture, landscape architecture, plant biology, plant genetics, or a related... Full story
In an effort to provide new or expecting parents with child care development information and parenting support, Camp Pendleton’s Marine Corps Community Services has adopted the Parents as Teachers Heroes at Home program (PTHH). The Department of Defense developed the program in 2006 as a pilot project, which served four installations. Since then, PTHH has grown into a contract-based program that serves more than 700 families and 900 children across 35 U.S. military e...
The Association of California Water Agencies conference Dec. 1-4 in San Diego included a December 2 presentation by three U.S. Geological Survey hydrologists on a new system to assess groundwater resources in the Central Valley and likely elsewhere in North America. Claudia Faunt, Randy Hanson, and Steve Phillips collaborated on the presentation “California’s Central Valley Groundwater Study: A New Tool to Assess Water Resources in the Central Valley”. The Central Valley Hydrologic Model helps predict water supply scena...
FALLBROOK - Dr. Bradley Resare is the newest member of the Rotary Club of Fallbrook. A Methodist Minister by vocation, and a previous Rotarian in an out-of-area club, Resare, with his wife P. J. by his side, was inducted into the club by president Tom Koehler at a recent weekly meeting held at the Grand Tradition. Resare’s induction included his sponsor, Dr. Ed Stika, and Forrest “Trees” Baker who will be his mentor. For more information on the club, visit www.fallbrookrotary.org.... Full story
FALLBROOK - Potter Junior High’s Dr. Tere Peterson, principal, and Keely Smith, school counselor, were introduced at the Rotary Club of Fallbrook’s weekly meeting as Potter Employees of the Month by Dr. Brian Jacobs, FUESD superintendent. Fallbrook Rotary president Tom Koehler presented the duo with certificates of achievement for their individual efforts in maintaining a successful, ongoing program at Potter for student transition from elementary to the junior high, whi...
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FALLBROOK – Area residents can celebrate Valentine’s Day this year in a big way. For instance, Heidi McLaughlin, owner of Yard Greetings Unlimited, can create and temporarily install an eight-foot tall greeting card for that special someone. For a reasonable rental fee, these personalized and vibrant greetings can help anyone surprise his or her loved ones on February 14. Be it for a sweetheart, parents, grandparents or friends, Yard Greetings Unlimited has a unique flair in getting any special message across. McLaughlin has... Full story
Military family members often struggle to understand the unique and challenging atmosphere of life in the Armed Forces. Many spouses, especially, find the transition to the military life stressful and confusing. To help conquer these issues, the Marine Corps has the Lifestyle, Insights, Networking, Knowledge, and Skills (LINKS) program that provides families with tools that could help them overcome some challenges found in the military culture. The program enhances the...
FALLBROOK – David Abbott, Geoffrey Jameson, Adam McGrath and Tyler Whittaker recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout within Boy Scouts of America. Abbott, a junior at Fallbrook High School, is a member of Boy Scout Troop 718 under the leadership of Robert Turley. For his Eagle project, Abbott led a landscaping project at North County Fire Station #3. Abbott also participates in band, track, wrestling, and gymnastics at the high school. He is the son of Steve and Allison Abbo...
RAINBOW—Rainbow Valley Grange #689 started 2010 with the installation of its new officers, which was followed by a chili dinner. The Grange, originally founded by farmers, offers individuals of all ages the opportunity to share interests and help their community. While many of the families raise animals to show at the fair, that’s just one of the activities available to members. Monthly craft days, movie nights and a gardening workshop are being planned for this year. New mem...
FALLBROOK - Donations totaling $19,214 were approved for several local charities and community programs during the fourth quarter of 2009 by the Angel Society of Fallbrook. This brings the group’s total amount of funds donated to the community last year to $98,134, including $12,000 in college scholarships awarded to local graduating seniors, according to Marilyn Miller, second vice president and philanthropy chair. Santa’s Toy Project, which aids several troops and their families, topped the list of donations in October thr... Full story
BONSALL- Everyone was there, even “Elvis,” when the Fallbrook Film Factory hosted the Bonsall Chamber of Commerce Sundowner at Pala Casino on Thursday, January 14. Guests who sat or stood in the overflowing Sycamore Room were entertained by “Elvis,” also known as King Kruk, who thrilled the guests with a little bit of hip gyration and a lot of soulful singing. Several tables laden with many delicious delicacies satisfied guests as they enjoyed a DVD trailer promoting the upc...
The proposed Stonegate Merriam Mountains development will have another San Diego County Board of Supervisors hearing on March 24. The supervisors heard debate on the proposed project December 9, and a 2-2 vote denied the project the three votes needed for passage. Supervisor Ron Roberts, who was in Sacramento for a California Air Resources Board meeting the day of the original hearing, asked for a reconsideration of the matter, and on January 13 the supervisors voted 3-2 to grant a new hearing and take another vote on the...
