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 — The members of Rainbow Valley Junior Grange recently installed their officers for 2009 after starting the year with the news that they won the Junior Grange Sweepstakes Award at the 2008 California State Grange Expo for the third time and the second year in a row. Rainbow Valley Grange won the Subordinate Grange Sweepstakes Award at the Expo; however, it was the very first sweepstakes win for the senior Grange members. The awards go to the Grange and Junior G...
FALLBROOK — It doesn’t matter if one’s band plays at parties, dances or just in a garage, the Third Annual Battle of the Bands is open to all bands with members ages 13 to 19. Each band selected will set up and perform on May 2 and battle it out for a $200 first place cash award, trophies, other donated prizes and bragging rights. This year’s Battle of the Bands will also have a People’s Choice award. Everyone attending will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite... Full story
FALLBROOK — On March 5, the Fallbrook Area Visitor’s Bureau (FAVB) celebrated free eats in Fallbrook with participants of the organization’s ‘Dine Around’ card program that began November 1. ‘Dine Around’ cardholders who spent more than $25 at La Caseta Mexican Restaurant, Garden Center Café, Café des Artistes, Pala Mesa’s Aqua Terra, Le Bistro, El Jardin, Brothers Bistro, The Oak Room at Pala Casino, Trupiano’s Italian Bistro and/or Rio Rico received diner reward benefi...
Four probationary firefighters were promoted to full firefighter status at the weekly Thursday night meeting of the Rainbow Volunteer Fire Department on March 5. Assistant Chief Rick Moramarco delivered the department’s newest fire truck before the meeting where he pinned badges on the most recent group of volunteers to finish training requirements. According to Captain Jeff Weaver, “The new fire truck is smaller than a regular fire truck, so firefighters with a Class C lic...
On St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17, Fallbrook residents will have an opportunity to enjoy an Irish Hooley, a lively celebration that, in this case, includes a golf tournament with contests, a buffet dinner, and live entertainment. “This is perfect for those looking for something to do for St. Patrick’s Day,” said Judee Smith of the Fallbrook Area Visitor’s Bureau, the organization hosting the event. The Hooley event will take place at Fallbrook Golf Club and guests have the option of purchasing a combination ticket th...
FALLBROOK — Although other towns have had to curtail or cancel plans for July 4, thanks to Arlyne Ingold the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance (FBA) is happy to announce that they will host an evening of fireworks, music and games to celebrate America’s independence. For the fifth year, the event will be held on the beautiful lakeside grounds of the Grand Tradition. In addition to the fireworks spectacular, entry tickets will include a BBQ dinner, the opportunity for both chi... Full story
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Effective July 4, Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) Superintendent Janice Schultz will retire from her position after serving the district for nearly a decade. Schultz began her career with FUESD as principal of San Onofre Elementary School in the 1980s and says she “will always treasure” her time working with the district. As a principal and, later, superintendent in the district, Schultz said she made an attempt to put emphasis on early childhood development. Some of the programs put into place or rei...
On Friday night, March 6, approximately 24 officers from a variety of law enforcement agencies throughout San Diego County converged on Fallbrook to conduct the first-ever “zero tolerance” alcohol enforcement operation here. In two-officer teams, the detail focused on cracking down on alcohol-related crimes and violations by scouring the Fallbrook area from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. for drunk drivers and incidences of public drunkenness. “I’m extremely pleased with the results of the...
It is always an honor to be able to highlight the accomplishments of the students who are chosen as Fallbrook Student of the Month. Incredible stories are always shared. These are students who achieve in many different arenas or have overcome great obstacles on their way to educational fulfillment. The March recipients are no exception. The four honorees are many-faceted and each deserves this accolade. The honoree from Oasis High School is Joanna Kuhtarev; the exceptional...
The Sheriff’s Department is currently seeking a man who assaulted a grocery store clerk on February 24 in Fallbrook. According to Sheriff’s Detective Dan Laibach, the suspect entered the Bonita Foods market on the evening of February 22 and tried to buy beer but was denied the purchase by the clerk because he was obviously intoxicated. The man yelled at the clerk and “started a big fuss” but left the store without his purchase, said Laibach. However, on February 24 at 2 p.m., the clerk, a young woman in her early 20s, wa... Full story
Dave Brandt and Paula Brandt, both of Fallbrook, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Taylor Brandt, to Blake Kenneth Hardin, son of Dana Hardin of Fountain Valley and Cory Hardin of Benton, MO. Kristen graduated from Fallbrook High School in 2001 and from the University of California, Irvine in 2005 with a Bachelor’s degree in drama, Honors in musical theater. She is an actress in the Los Angeles area and also substitute teaches for Crescendo a... Full story
Don Garcia joined the military at 15, receiving the Purple Heart at 17 during combat in Okinawa. In 1958, he received orders to North Carolina. There he met Thelma Patton, his future wife. They were married at Camp Lejeune, NC, on March 1, 1959. In 1961, they were sent to Chicago, where they were blessed with two sons, Thomas and Timothy (the joy of their life). Don retired from the Marine Corps in 1975 with 32 years of service. Thelma established Semper Fi Florist in 1991....
Zion Lutheran Church, at 1405 East Fallbrook Street, will have cats and dogs available for adoption at their annual garage sale on Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. They are sponsoring the nonprofit Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary. The cats are indoor-only, and due to the Sanctuary’s ‘homeless’ situation, they are unable to take in any new animals. For more information or volunteer opportunities, call (760) 685-3533 or visit www.fallbrookanimalsanctuary.org....
The Fallbrook Senior Center is planning a tour to the USS Midway in San Diego Harbor on Thursday, March 12. The tour bus will leave the Senior Center, 399 Heald Lane, at 9 a.m. and return by 3 p.m. There will be a docent-conducted excursion on the historic ship. Participants will be on their own for lunch but can get together at one location to eat. Cost is $55 per person. To sign up, or for more information, call the center at (760) 728-4498.... Full story
FALLBROOK — The 18th annual Fallbrook CROP Walk will take place March 29, with registration beginning at 1:15 p.m. The walk, which begins at Fallbrook Food Pantry at 1042 South Mission, starts at 1:30 p.m. Last year, more than 330 people participated in the five-kilometer walk through downtown Fallbrook and $48,000 was raised. The Food Pantry received $12,000 of that. The goal this year is to raise more than $70,000. For more information, visit www.fallbrookfoodpantry.org or contact VandenBosch at (760) 72... Full story
The Fallbrook Alumni Association will meet on Saturday, March 14, at 4 p.m. at the home of vice president Bill Hansen, 502 East Mission Road. Those who graduated from Fallbrook Union High School or ever attended FUHS are welcome to attend. To RSVP and/or for further information or directions, call secretary Cathy Casper Alexander at (760) 728-2070 or president Jan Mahr Owen at (951) 515-3086....
Fallbrook Republican Women Federated will next meet Friday, March 13, at 9:30 a.m. The topic will be the economy and the guest speaker will be Tom Stickel, former chairman of the California Chamber of Commerce (2002), chairman and co-founder of Coronado First Bank and founder of the Virtual Capitol Group. Stickel has served on the boards of corporations, including San Diego Gas & Electric. His Republican credentials are too many to list, but he is one of the founders of the original Golden Eagle Club, now known as the...
The Fallbrook Community Center is offering residents a chance to learn how to cook authentic Persian Polo food such as rice (tah-ehin, sabzi polo), stews with celery or okra and leg of lamb. The instructor will be Homa Sarajedini and the class will be Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m., April 2-23, for students age 16 and older. For cost and more information, call the community center at (760) 728-1671.... Full story
The Fallbrook Women’s Connection will host a brunch at the Grand Tradition, 1602 South Mission Road, from 10 a.m. to noon on March 20. Cindy Valdez, head designer at Canterbury Gardens, will set a pretty “Easter Table.” Marcia Gehris, humorist, vocalist and recording artist, will give her audience the buzz on showbiz with “Being a Star.” For reservations call (760) 723-1605 or (760) 728-4513. The cost is $20 inclusive. Complimentary childcare is available with reservations....
The Fallbrook Camera Club will feature professional photographer Wayne Richard as guest speaker on March 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the second floor community room at Silvergate Retirement Residence, 420 Elbrook Drive. Richard has been a commercial photographer for more than 30 years with expertise in all the technical areas of photography. In his special program, “In the Mind of the Photographer,” he will depart from more traditional “how to” discussions and focus on the powerful spirit of creativity. Attendees will learn how to...
The Fallbrook Girls Softball League invites the whole community to its fifth annual Opening Day ceremonies on Saturday, March 14, at Ingold Sports Park. The day will be kicked off with a pancake breakfast starting at 8 a.m. This year’s festivities include a deejay, raffle for gift baskets, cakewalk and bouncy jumps. Opening Ceremonies commence at 9 a.m. with a parade of teams. Team pictures will also be scheduled throughout the day and games begin at 10 a.m. The players, parents and coaches hope to see everyone t...
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It was a wild night – wild game was consumed for dinner, wild apparel was worn by the guests and those in attendance are known to be wild about hometown high school football. Sam and Ann Logan of Major Market hosted a ‘Wild Game Dinner’ on Saturday evening, March 7, for the first 50 donors to the ‘Buy a Jersey; Get a Warrior’ football fundraiser program designed to raise funds for badly needed new uniforms for the Fallbrook High School football team. “It was a beautiful evenin...
The North County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was honored by San Diego County Fifth District Supervisor Bill Horn on Friday, March 6, for their hard work and dedication to the communities of Fallbrook, De Luz, Rainbow and Bonsall. Of late, CERT team members have been hard at work placing logistic support trailers in the communities, fully stocked with emergency food, water and medicine. The trailers, along with a truck and supplies, were purchased through a grant obtained from the County of San Diego with the help...
