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 RGP Prosthetic Research Center, a San Diego company that provides artificial limbs for California Children’s Services, is in danger of having to stop providing these critical services for children in need… again. Last week, California State Controller John Chiang warned the legislature and governor that unless they found “cash solutions” by March, California would be unable to pay its bills. A grim reality looms ominously above California taxpayers once again – IOUs. Thomas Guth, president of RGP, told me that if...
The nearly daily referral to so-called gays and lesbians in the military has, to some of us, become disgusting. Why do I say that? Eighty years ago as a child we had a new neighbor move in with the same-aged boy, in a small town 25 miles from Chicago. Right away the rest of us kids knew this new kid was different, but by age 12 or 13 he was referred to as strange or “queer.” I’m stepping on toes, aren’t I? Two days after Pearl Harbor, I enlisted in the USMC and soon was at MCRD. Eighteen months later was home on hospita...
The “real” overhaul appears to have been accomplished by “sophisticated” thinkers who can also read. At 66, I do not want Robert Green or any Green look-alikes inserting themselves into my health care. The “apathy” he speaks of is really “involvement” on the part of citizens who took the time to “understand” this despicable attempt to seize another segment of the American economy by an ever-growing rapacious government. No legislation will trump bad legislation every time, Green needs to sit down and “grieve” in silence...
Gasoline prices in our town are higher than the surrounding towns/cities. Don’t shop Fallbrook. I live in Fallbrook and work in Orange County; that means I commute. Now get this, I can purchase fuel for my cars/truck 25 to 30 cents per gallon cheaper in Orange County and Oceanside. I usually buy my fuel from a specific oil company. One would think that the prices would be about the same from one station location to another. Wrong. In Fallbrook, the two stations that carry this name are higher by 30 cents per gallon. Wow! Go f...
The “Watercolor World” reception held Feb. 6 at the Fallbrook Art Center was wonderful, and the show beautiful. The quality and national recognition the watercolor event is getting should be such a source of pride for our community. Both the show and Fallbrook got high compliments from artist, teacher and jurist Frank Webb. The next day, prior to Mr. Webb’s lecture and demonstration, I had the pleasure of visiting with one of the workshop participants (I believe he’s from Canada). He was amazed at all he had seen at the Art...
As I am, I hope anyone who enjoyed the Soul Roll Expo Jan. 30 thanks Julie Reeder for engineering such an event. Our band arrived a few hours before our set time. We immediately began looking for the stage. We were hearing music, seeing speakers, but… no stage. Jokingly, I said to myself we are going to be performing in the sky. At that very moment I looked up to see that, in fact, yes, we will be performing in the sky (balcony of Elder House). The professionalism at this event was first class. We were checked in and i...
I recently attended an exceptional performance in Fallbrook by the Redlands Symphony, which featured the amazing young cello soloist Jonah Kim. I couldn’t possibly be more excited, or more appreciative of this exceptional concert! Under the inspirational leadership of conductor Jon Robertson, it was an unforgettable concert. For me, being present in the Bob Burton Theatre, while Jonah Kim played his cello with this remarkable 65-piece orchestra was a once-in-a-lifetime experience! It seemed to me that Mr. Kim experienced a n... Full story
I just wanted to thank the owners, managers and tenants of the Sierra Heights Senior Apartment community. They have allowed our local Relay For Life committee and Team Captains to use their club house for their meetings. We meet two times a month to prepare for the 2010 Relay For Life which is happening in May. Thanks again for your kind gesture towards our community. Deana Grissom...
Many have seen the physical wounds inflicted by battle but only few have witnessed injuries buried deep within the warrior. A special play, “Theater of War” debuted for service members and families at the Camp Pendleton base theater, Feb. 6. As the actors took their seats on stage, director Brain Doerries explained to the audience that the play would be verbally performed without staging and sets. The play brings to life ancient Greek dramas written by Sophocles. The actors ex... Full story
Joyce G. Gilson, 82, passed away February 12, 2010 at Tri-City Medical Center, Oceanside, Calif. She was born September 27, 1927 in Los Angeles, Calif. Joyce earned an AA degree at Cottey College, Nevada, Mo., and a BS at Whittier College, Whittier, Calif. She was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker who both enjoyed reading and instilled the love of reading in her children. She was an enthusiastic volunteer for the Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary and its gift shop, San Diego...
L. Martin Courtney II, 92, passed into the everlasting arms of the Lord on February 15, 2010. Marty’s warmth and sense of humor endeared him to many in his hometown of Toledo, Ohio and in the communities of La Canada and Fallbrook, Calif. where he spent the last 24 years of his life. He will be especially remembered and missed at the Fallbrook Skilled Care Nursing Facility for his example of unfailing love and devotion to his wife, Madelyn. In spite of his own declining health he never gave up on loving and caring for her a...
On Wednesday, Feb. 10, the Fallbrook boys’ varsity basketball team took on the La Costa Canyon Mavericks (LCC). With the regular season winding down, the Warriors understood they had to play their best if they were going to contend with the powerhouse Mavericks, who stand atop the Avocado League. Unfortunately, Fallbrook failed to stop LCC’s potent scorers, and were unable to unravel the Maverick defense as the Warriors fell, 59-33. In the first quarter, the Warriors sim...
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The Fallbrook Rugby Club high school boys team has won the Southern California Youth Rugby League championship. The Warriors won all five of their regular-season games and had earned byes in the first two playoff rounds and a home match in the Southern California championship. The championship match was supposed to be played Feb. 11, but the club season began Feb. 7 and the three other teams that earned playoff berths all conceded their matches, eventually leading to second-seeded Loyola High School of Los Angeles conceding...
Four Fallbrook High School wrestlers won their weight brackets at tournaments during Martin Luther King holiday weekend. The Rancho Bernardo 10-Way Dual tournament Jan. 16 saw Hector Diaz, Jonathan Juarez, and Trevor LeBanz win their weight classes while Dee Hernandez won her division in the El Camino Girls Invitational held Jan. 18. Fallbrook finished third among the ten teams in the Rancho Bernardo 10-Way Dual despite only taking ten wrestlers to the tournament. Six of those wrestlers placed in the top three of their...
Today’s economy has forced many people to search for ways to improve their financial situation with hopes to better the life of themselves and their loved ones. Service members are no exception to the effects of the economy, and thanks to programs offered on base, financial stability is still attainable. Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Family Services is offering financial management classes to Marines, sailors and their family members. Two classes are held at building 1350 e...
BONSALL – George Ward, owner of Ward’s Jewelers, announced February 1 that he has closed his storefront jewelry store in Bonsall’s River Village shopping center, but will still be available to assist customers. With a 55 year family history of running a full-service jewelry store, Ward said he is “reinventing” the business to be more service-oriented. Ward said he will make himself available at Bonsall Postal & Imaging (next door to his old store location) in the month of February on Wednesdays from 3 to 5:30 p.m. an... Full story
SAN DIEGO – The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a recommendation Feb. 9 from Fifth District Supervisor Bill Horn to draft an amendment to the San Diego County Charter to be placed on the June 8, 2010 ballot. If approved by a majority of voters, the Charter Amendment will prevent any future efforts to require Project Labor Agreements in County contracts beyond what the State and Federal government mandate. A Project Labor Agreement, commonly referred to as a “PLA”, is a pre-hire collective bar... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Rotary Club of Fallbrook Foundation’s goal of $500,000 was achieved when eight club members’ Paul Harris Plus contributions pushed the figure to $503,910. Harris was the founder of Rotary. Contributors to the club’s RI Foundation in $1,000 increments receive the Paul Harris Fellow designation, a medallion, pin and certificate. As Paul Harris Fellows make additional $1,000 contributions, they receive a new pin with more or different types of gems on them....
Dennis Stanford was appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Rainbow Community Planning Group board. The San Diego Board of Supervisors voted to confirm Stanford’s appointment on Feb. 9. He will fill the seat previously held by Art Demming, who stepped down from the planning group in November, and whose term will expire on Jan. 7, 2013. “I live in Rainbow and I was obviously anxious to contribute to the future of Rainbow and lend my knowledge and expertise to the group,” Stanford said. “Hopefully we can arrive at some sound a...
FALLBROOK – A new sign has been installed on the RE/MAX office property, located near the intersection of East Mission Road and Stage Coach Lane. Recently installed by the Fallbrook Vintage Car Club (FVCC), the new sign replaces the old one that was knocked down several years ago. Last fall, with the encouragement of Arnold Hogarth, owner of the property, the FVCC formed a small committee of club volunteers – Bob Newkirk, Marv VanVoorst, Don McCormick and Glen...
FALLBROOK – Mark A. Hvasta, a resident of Carlsbad and partner in Levering & Hvasta CPAs LLP, has joined the board of directors of Legacy Endowment… The Community Foundation. Legacy supports North County charitable organizations through its donors. Visit www.legacyendowment.org to learn more or call Tina Rainey at (760) 728-3304....
FALLBROOK – The Boys & Girls Clubs of North County have announced their annual auction and dinner gala will be a Mardi Gras theme this year and be held on Saturday, April 24. The evening will be sponsored by the Donegan-Burns Foundation. The black tie event will be held at Pechanga Resort & Casino and is the highlight of the club’s fundraising activities for the year. This year’s gala will be dedicated to Arlyne Ingold for the support she has shown the organization. A s... Full story
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TEMECULA – The band known as ‘Moonalice’ will perform at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater on Friday, March 19 at 8 p.m. Described as a “far-flung tribe of musicians who all want to play bass,” the members of Moonalice put on an absolutely spellbinding performance. The all-star Bay-area based band of rockers features Pete Sears (Rod Stewart, Jefferson Starship, Hot Tuna), Barry Sless (Phil Lesh and Friends), Roger McNamee (Flying Other Brothers), Ann McNamee... Full story
