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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Due to the generosity of the Friends of the Fallbrook Library, the library has been able to purchase a subscription to the Sunday New York Times, which is often requested by customers and is not otherwise locally available. The library has also purchased a subscription to the print edition of Value Line, also in high demand by members of investment clubs and other local residents. The online edition of Value Line was cancelled by the county library due to budget considerations. Another new service now available to all county...
A recent article in the North County Times spoke of the deterioration to Holy Trinity Church, the 800-year-old structure in Stratford-upon-Avon that served as the family church for William Shakespeare in the 16th century. Brought to mind was my visit to this same church a couple of years ago. I was assisted in my tour of this historic site by an elderly churchgoer who was both knowledgeable and friendly. He would take no fee for the great service provided. I have mailed a donation toward meeting the cost of the restoration... Full story
Granite Construction has graciously offered area residents “field trips” to their Indio mining location to help alleviate any fears area residents may have over their plans to open the largest open-pit mine of its type in the nation on Fallbrook’s northern border. This is Granite’s “showcase” mine. I encourage all Fallbrook residents to take Granite’s offer and travel to Indio for a truly educational experience. Once there, I suggest you ask a few pertinent questions, such as: 1. Why have you brought me all the way here to s...
(From left) Warrior coaches Casey Sovacool and Patrick Schmidt, Cold Stone owner John Maurer and Cory Bitting share smiles with servers at the Warrior Football fundraiser February 9 at Cold Stone Creamery, 925 South Main, Fallbrook.... Full story
The Fallbrook Diabetes Support Group invites the public to “Disaster Planning and Emergency Preparedness When You Have Diabetes,” presented by Kerry Moriarty, RN, PHN, a public health nurse for the County of San Diego. The presentation will be given on Wednesday, February 28, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Fallbrook Hospital in Conference Room B (across from the cafeteria). The facilitator will be Janine Loescher, RD, CDE, CLE and Certified Diabetes Educator. For more information, call Fallbrook Hospital Education Department at (76... Full story
FALLBROOK — The numbers on a watch may be difficult to see. The small print in books or magazines may look blurry or out of focus. Those experiencing these signs of fading vision may be helped by Braille Institute. Beginning Tuesday, March 6, Braille Institute will offer a free program at Silvergate, located at 420 Elbrook Drive. The classes will be held on Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. The program, sponsored by Braille Institute’s San Diego Center, is designed to teach people how to remain independent despite loss of vis... Full story
The San Luis Rey Chapter of the National Charity League (NCL) will hold a No Ball at All fundraiser to benefit North County philanthropies as well as support their high school scholarship program. NCL will be soliciting donations throughout the community over the next several weeks. Last year, the San Luis Rey Chapter provided six $1,000 scholarships to local non-NCL graduating senior girls. Anyone interested in making a donation can contact Denise Prince at (760) 723-0505.... Full story
FALLBROOK — Yet another sign of growth is coming from the Fallbrook Area Visitor’s Bureau (FAVB) as they bring Elizabeth Ritter, an experienced and educated event planner, onboard as a full-time special events coordinator. Ritter grew up in Fallbrook and returns after working with the Downtown Encinitas Main Street Association. She is pleased to join the group and admires the fact that it is made of people “who love and care about Fallbrook” and are part of the FAVB by choice. Ritter was introduced to the group by FAVB Pr... Full story
Phyllis Sweeney (right) presents her First Annual Encouraging Champion Puzzler Award to Silvergate resident Gerda Hornsveld. The 1,000-piece puzzle in the picture is one of many puzzles Hornsveld has completed.... Full story
The Fallbrook Rainbow Girls work as waitresses at the monthly Masonic dinners. The dinners are attended by Masons, Eastern Star Ladies and friends. The Rainbow Girls range in age from 11 to college age and are accepted into the organization based upon their individual characters. The organization has mother advisors and an advisory board to guide the girls in their activities....
My recipe boxes… and files… and clippings… and notebooks are among my greatest treasures. For not only are the recipes therein tested and true favorites, they are also wonderful reminders of people who have been a part of my personal history. Seldom do I encounter a recipe amongst the collection where there is not a memory attached to it. So while I prepare that recipe I linger amongst the loving thoughts of the persons and events that are linked to it. There is, for example, the bean soup with kale that takes me back to a ti...
It’s because of one young Marine, Sgt. Stephen Ferguson, founder of Team Cody, that over 5,000 care packages have been sent to men and women serving their country overseas. Sgt. Ferguson, who currently resides on Camp Pendleton and will be deployed (again) to Iraq next month, started Team Cody in honor of 11-year-old Cody Johnson, who died from bone cancer in September 2004. Johnson and Sgt. Ferguson attended the same church in Spring, TX, and throughout Johnson’s battle with cancer became the best of friends. “He was reall...
“You make a living by what you get; you make a life by what you give” is an inspirational and thought-provoking quote by Sir Winston Churchill. Though it remains a challenging task for many to achieve, through selfless hard work and seamless determination Bob Hegardt achieved such a mission in his personal life and successful business career at Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. in Bonsall. Now that Hegardt has recently reached the opportunity to bask in his retirement days on the golf course, he can do so with a smi...
For the eighth year, the financial services firm Edward Jones was named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work for in America” by Fortune magazine in its annual listing. Edward Jones ranked number 29 overall and number nine on the Best Large-sized Company list. The magazine also lists Edward Jones as a top 10 company where associates feel “encouraged to balance their work and personal life.” “As a firm, we have always believed that if we focus on doing what’s right for our clients and our associates, we will be successful,...
CARLSBAD — Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., a member of the Countrywide family – America’s number one home lender – continues its mission to grow its nationwide team of home loan experts who are dedicated to helping homebuyers and owners with their home financing needs. The company has added to its Carlsbad area staff with the recent appointment of John Oliver as home loan consultant. Oliver provides qualified borrowers with viable mortgage solutions from Countrywide’s wide array of home financing options. He also has the autho...
During a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Fallbrook, Paul Harris Fellow and club member Richard Levering (right) is presented a memorial plaque, pin and medallion by Frank Baca, also a club member and Fellow, in appreciation of Levering’s funding of a Paul Harris Fellow Memorial in honor of his recently deceased wife, Cicily.... Full story
Rotary Club of Fallbrook members Frank Baca (left) and Bob Franz (right) pin new members Richard Erickson (second from left) and William Walters during a recent club meeting. Baca (soon to be the club’s president elect) and Franz are sponsors to Erickson and Walters, respectively.... Full story
VISTA — Moonlight Stage Productions proudly announces the final show of its Winter Season at the Avo with “I Do! I Do!” Written by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt and based on Jan de Hartog’s “The Fourposter,” the musical begins on a couple’s wedding day and follows their next 50 years together. With great humor and a tuneful score, “I Do! I Do!” was hailed by the New York Post as “at once amusing, astonishingly touching, and truly endearing.” “I Do! I Do!” performs at the Avo Playhouse, 303 Main Street in downtown Vista,...
FALLBROOK — It doesn’t matter if the band plays at parties, dances or just in a garage; Fallbrook’s First Annual Battle of the Bands is open to all bands with members between 13 and 19 years of age. Each band selected will set up and perform on April 21 and battle it out for a $200 first place cash award, trophies, other donated prizes and bragging rights! This is not an air band, karaoke or lip synch contest; this is the real deal! Bands must have three or more members who actually sing or play instruments. A compl...
The Band in Black will be performing at Cask ’n Cleaver on Friday, March 2, from 8 to 11 p.m. The 1960s vintage band will pay tribute to country music legend Johnny Cash with their singing style, songs, instruments and costumes. Dinner, beverages and dancing will be available at the restaurant, 3757 South Mission Road. There will be no cover charge. Call (760) 728-2818 for reservations. For more information on the Band in Black see www.hankshow.com.... Full story
Twenty-one members of the San Diego and North County Printmakers will show their work at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum, in an exhibition titled “Following the Paper Trail: Exploring the Art of Contemporary Printmaking.” An opening reception will be held Saturday, March 3, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Printmakers, organized locally in 1997, are located at The Art Campus at Fallbrook. Group President N. Dixon Fish will lead a demonstration of printmaking methods for students and the public at In Studio on...
“He who would accomplish little need sacrifice little; he who would achieve much must sacrifice much. He who would attain highly must sacrifice greatly.” – James Allen This quote would represent the sentiments of most people if they were to shave off all of their hair, but for actor Roy Pulido, it is actually not much of a sacrifice. “I was reflecting at the beginning of the new year how I was ready for some change in my life, and here I am changing my appearance, at least,” said Pulido. “While I’ll agree it isn’t a whopp...
With 6,500 square feet of museum space, the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad takes visitors on a 100-year musical journey from 1890 to 1989. The museum is split up into different musical eras beginning with 1890 to 1909. This era’s focus is band music, with John Philip Sousa highlighted. One of the first inventions showcased is the Edison Home Phonograph, first introduced in 1896. The sousaphone on display (1918) is a large tuba-like instrument that was invented for the military type of music written by Sousa. There is a...
Roman Philosopher Seneca once said, “Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness.” It can easily be said that Fallbrook native Carol Stevens, founder of Village Home Care, specializes in kindness. In business since 1999, Village Home Care remains the only agency in Fallbrook that provides non-medical custodial care for those who need assistance but wish to remain in their own homes. For over 30 years, Stevens, a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), has demonstrated a distinct passion in caring for the... Full story
FALLBROOK — Have you made a resolution to take better care of yourself? Do you want to eat healthier, get more rest, alleviate stress and incorporate exercise? As women, we need motivation, encouragement and support to effectively implement positive changes within ourselves and in our lives. The individuals at Slender Lady can help you achieve these personal goals you’ve set for 2007. Studies have proven that adding 30 minutes of exercise three times per week to your routine will greatly improve the quality of your life. Mod... Full story
