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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The Fallbrook Retired Teachers will host Donna’s Unique Boutique featuring women’s clothing and accessories today, Dec. 8. The boutique will be held at 2549 Dos Lomas in Fallbrook from noon to 5:00 p.m. The funds raised will be placed toward the grants and scholarships given by the organization over the year....
FALLBROOK- It’s that time of year… the Toys for Tots program is in full swing now! The program began in 1947 by a group of Marine Corps Reservists in the Los Angeles area to help needy children and has spread out to include all 50 states today. Coldwell Banker Landmark Group is the central location for the toy collection drive co-chaired by Abby Elston and Tess Hansford. The Marine Corps Reserves at Camp Pendleton facilitates boxes, posters and space for storage until toys are put into the awaiting hands of deserving boy... Full story
Thirty years ago, in the wake of the Vietnam War, historian James Clay Thompson warned: the primary lesson learned was that the United States should never again go to war in a former French colony located on the other side of the globe, in a land with a tropical climate, against an insurgent force supported by a sympathetic communist regime in a contiguous state.. Thompson acknowledged the lesson’s limited applicability. Pennsylvania Democratic Representative John Murtha, a decorated Marine who served in Vietnam, recently dub...
It was the ugliest thing that has ever been allowed in the Fallbrook Christmas Parade: The Storm’s rude, inappropriately behaving green entry. It is hoped their baseball games are in better taste. To have something as crass and out of the Christmas spirit as that thing — it became insulting as whatever it was pulled up its skirt and “mooned” the crowds (with children watching!) and ridiculed the community for the length of the parade. With its gyrating hips and bouncing belly it even made fun of people who are overweight. Som... Full story
Thank you, thank you, thank you to the churches, businesses, schools, organizations and individuals who have adopted families from the Fallbrook Food Pantry for Christmas this year! Of the 261 needy families who have asked to be considered for help, 141 have already been adopted by the generous people of our community. Of course, that means 120 are still hoping more people will step forward to help. What does “adopt-a-family” mean? Quite simply, it means providing the makings for a holiday meal and a gift for each child in...
Mr. Reynolds’ letter is, in my opinion, an example of the lowest form of a political hatchet job. While posing as a letter to support a political candidate, the letter stoops to name-calling and to a likely case of slander against Mrs. Dee Lanzillo. When I read Mr. Reynolds’ letter, I had not read Mrs. Lanzillo’s original letter, so I wondered what terrible things Mrs. Lanzillo had written to warrant the personal attack. However, after reading the original letter from Mrs. Lanzillo, I am convinced that nothing she wrote...
Kenneth Michael White writes: “As far as federal law is concerned, a person using marijuana at a rock concert has the same status as a person using marijuana based on a doctor’s recommendation.” Ok, fine! Neither person deserves criminal sanction for choosing the non-toxic herb in a nation with thriving alcohol and tobacco industries. By all means, compassionate medical use has been declared the law of California; support it. Better yet-- abolish the abomination that is cannabis prohibition in its entirety. Rosa Parks would...
One of the apocryphal lines from the Vietnam War was: “We must destroy the village in order to save it.” This seems to be the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) approach to helping our nation’s children. The ACLU recently began urging officials across America to reject abstinence-only sex education programs. Abstinence education is vital to reducing out-of-wedlock childbearing, preventing sexually transmitted diseases, and improving the emotional and physical wellbeing of young people. In fact, these programs help youth... Full story
On behalf of the Fallbrook Youth Soccer League, we wish to express our appreciation to the operators of the Ingold Sports Park, Go Yard Sports, for the professional manner in which they ran and maintained the facility this past season. This was a new experience for our league, in that we had all of the teams from the youth soccer league, as well as FURY, our competitive league, using the fields for games. The operators were always accommodating and the fields were well maintained. As a parent of two FURY players and...
This was a well-organized article displaying common sense in personal and public opinion. I am an Emergency Medical Technician in Santa Clara County and I understand not only the body’s physiological aspects with marijuana use, but the social views in our community as well. I truly believe marijuana is misinterpreted by most of the public. To Kenneth Michael White - good job.... Full story
I refuse to patronize, be associated with, recognize or support in any way those who advocate the removal of Christ in Christmas, God in the Pledge of Allegiance or the basic Christian morals on which this great United States of America was founded. Those of you who are responsible for the moral decay of our society would do best to leave and practice your beliefs elsewhere. This is the United States of America, built on Christian principals and the love of GOD. I extend to you all, have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and let the... Full story
Honorary Host Congressman Issa invites Fallbrook area residents to a reception for Former State Assemblyman Bruce Thompson, Candidate for 5th District San Diego County Supervisor, on Friday, December 9, at 7 p.m. at the home of Bob and Karen Tavano, 3353 Brook Hollow Rd., Fallbrook. (For directions visit www.electbruce.com.)... Full story
..for not doing their homework on State Route 76 (SR-76). 27 years too late, Christiansen of the Fallbrook Planning Group (FPG) proposes a new southern alignment freeway thru the middle of Bonsall - with no access to either Fallbrook or Bonsall residents! The FPG Circulation committee obviously did not consult with engineering, financial, or legal persons regarding the necessary elements of project management: budget, integrity or time: Budget: The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has allotted a whopping $342 mil...
I have never taken the time to write a letter about a candidate for office, but then again, I’ve never met a man like Bruce Thompson, candidate for the 5th District Supervisor. The County Supervisor seat is a position that serves as the head of government for our little community. I have stayed apathetic far too long, as I’ve seen issues like bad roads, traffic, home density, plans for dumps and rock quarries and border issues affect our little village. We are seeing a rapid decline in the quality of life all around San Die... Full story
People seem to have such rigid ideas about what teenagers are like, it seems there’s no gray area. I’m a teenager, and I know this from experience. People think we are either completely sheltered and bookish or that we’re on drugs and off having unsafe sex, instead of doing our homework. Some people think we are too hopped up on our own hormones to realize what is going on in the world around us. Again, because I am teenager, I know this isn’t true. There is a lot of gray among teenagers. I’m not claiming to know everythin...
The problem with Prop 215 isn’t Prop 215... it’s the hypocritical atmosphere which forced it to be written in the first place. There should be no question that people who are sick need their medicine. It is inhumane to keep it from them. Regarding our youth, let’s speak frankly...the only thing more difficult than talking with kids about sex is the issue of cannabis. How do we come across to them without sounding like hypocrites, when all we’re really trying to say is that we love them very much and that we’re scared to...
On December 4, thirty festive golf carts slowly wound their way around the Rancho Monserate senior community to the delight of the residents. Each cart was unique and so well decorated that the judges, Mary Helgamo, Helen Albright and Dave Fletcher, were having quite a time deciding on winners. Several versions of Santa visited residents, and a pink flamingo sporting reindeer antlers was perched on top of one cart above a sign that read: “Reinbird on Roof.” Loni Thomas, one of the parade organizers, explained that the com...
FALLBROOK — Boy Scout Troop 755, sponsored by the Fallbrook Presbyterian Church, is holding its annual Christmas tree sale to raise funds for the Boy Scout activities in Fallbrook. Part of scouting is community involvement and helping those in need. As part of this year’s fundraiser, Troop 755 is holding a canned food drive and book collection program. Canned foods or packaged dry goods can be brought to the tree lot (1510 S. Mission) during its hours of operation. Goods collected will go to those in the immediate vicinity ne...
FALLBROOK — The following dates have been announced for two very special events: Saturday, April 1, Livestock Show, and Sunday, April 2, Equestrian Show. Visit www.fallbrooksso.com for full details and entry forms, available soon!... Full story
FALLBROOK — Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary held its 14th Annual Holiday Settings luncheon Dec. 1 at the Grand Tradition. Proceeds from the benefit event fund the Auxiliary’s scholarship program for Fallbrook High graduates planning to study for a career in the medical field. Scholarship funds also come from the annual Stay-at-Home Tea and from sales at the Hospital Gift Shop. A capacity crowd attended the affair with guests seated at 22 tables, each decorated with festive holiday centerpieces. According to Sharon Heincy, lun...
Rally for Children recently installed new officers for the 2006 year. Past President Barbara Henry, Kathy Gausepohl and Judy Messina. Rally needs new members and encourages interested persons to call (760) 723-6560 for info. Rally is a nonprofit whose sole purpose is to focus on the needs of local children. Its major community activity is Arts in the Park, a free family event....
Cub Scout Pack 739 visited the Fallbrook Food Pantry on November 14. After hearing a cry for help from the local newspaper, they decided to take immediate action to help our fellow community members. The Pack was able to provide 35 bags of canned and dry goods! The largest amount collected was by the Tiger Scouts!...
St. Vincent de Paul’s Warren Barnes presents a $4,000 check to Fallbrook Food Pantry Director Don Luallin to help stock the pantry shelves for the holidays. The Food Pantry is in dire need of food donations and/or financial contributions. Call (760) 728-7608 for more information....
The Winter Wonderland Holiday Ball for the Newcomers and Fallbrook Encore clubs was held December 2 at the Camp Pendleton San Luis Rey Ballroom....
Daisy Troop #4115 helped decorate the Girl Scout tree in the Children’s Reading Room at the Fallbrook Public Library on Friday, December 2. All the ornaments were made by the local Brownie Girl Scouts. The tree will remain on display throughout the holiday season.... Full story
