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 Fallbrook Diabetes Support Group, sponsored by Fallbrook Hospital, will hold its next meeting on March 28 from 3 to 4 p.m. in the hospital’s Conference Room B. Admission is free. Speaker Dr. Aimee Warren will speak on ‘Successful Diabetes Management,’ including nutrition, weight loss, and prevention of complications. Proper eating habits, good nutrition and weight control are the cornerstone of taking care of diabetes and preventing complications. Questions may be directed to (760) 731-8246... Full story
For the second time in 16 months, the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District will refinance its bond debt. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 Feb. 28 to approve the refinancing of up to $10 million of the school district’s bond obligation. The Refunding Bonds will be used to pay off the existing debt at a lower interest rate. In the November 2002 election, 57.5 percent of Fallbrook Union Elementary School District voters authorized the issuance of up to $...
Charles Mathews was selected as the new chair of the Pala-Pauma Sponsor Group. Mathews had taken over as interim chair in November after Tom McAndrews moved to Riverside to attend law school and resigned from the sponsor group. Mathews was elected as the official chair in January. “It’s a great opportunity to help the folk of Pauma Valley become more involved in the land use and planning,” Mathews said. Mathews joined the sponsor group in 2010. “I think that participation in local government is something we should all bec...
FALLBROOK – On March 6, Village Rotary welcomed new member Fernanda Natale-Reynolds. She was sponsored for membership in the club by Sandy Maruca. The new member was inducted by Rotary president Erica Williams and member George Archibald. Natale-Reynolds was born in Italy and immigrated to South Dakota with her parents. They moved to the San Diego area in 1949. Noted for her artistic talent, Natale-Reynolds specializes in oil painting. After receiving her Rotary pin,...
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The Fallbrook varsity boys’ basketball team made several strides throughout this past season to become recognized as a respectable program. With a team that featured eight seniors, the Warriors managed to reach the quarterfinals of the CIF Division I Playoffs, where Torrey Pines, the eventual champions, abruptly ended Fallbrook’s postseason run. The Warriors began the season with strong showings in both the Morro Bay Harding Tournament and the North County Basketball Classic, finishing the two tournaments with a 7-2 rec...
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FALLBROOK - Local residents Lillian Davis and Winnie Lindsay, both 91 years young, still play 18 holes of golf every Tuesday at Fallbrook Golf Club. Avid golfers for years, Davis joined the club in 1971 and Lindsay in 1976. Both are widows and good friends who seem to let nothing get in their way. Both women have served as chairwomen for the social committee and have been involved in planning and implementing many fantastic, theme-related golf tournaments.... Full story
The 26th annual Fallbrook Winter Junior Satellite Tournament held at the Fallbrook Tennis Club attracted 143 players. “It’s growing,” said tournament organizer Dorothy Roth. The tournament includes a consolation bracket to ensure that every player has at least two matches. “I feel that, at the satellite level at least, they need to have as much match experience as possible,” Roth said. “It gives the kids a good chance to get some experience.” The tournament was scheduled for...
FALLBROOK – The NJB Fallbrook Geckos are Division 2 champions for the 2012 season against all other Fallbrook/Bonsall/Encinitas Division 2 Girls teams. According to Coach Bob Tucker, “We started off with two losses and then went eight wins in a row. With each game and practice, the team, which included several beginners, gained their rhythm and focus. I’m very excited for these girls as people and players. All the girls grew tremendously. They played hard and showed gre...
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Going up? As space and various limitations make it hard to find a place to plant your tomatoes, your apples or flowering bromeliads out in the landscape, just go up. This is nothing new in the world of horticulture, but in new homes the backyard space has become prime real estate for various garden niches and places to grow plants. If you have a fence, a barren wall or strong branched trees, these are all spaces for gardening in the vertical plane and offer added room to grow...
OCEANSIDE – For those who love fruit trees but have limited space for planting, a free seminar is being offered on Friday, March 16 at 7 p.m. at MiraCosta College. The North San Diego County chapter of the California Rare Fruit Growers will present this free evening event that is open to the public. Guest speaker will be Bill Tall, founder and owner of City Farmers Nursery, who will discuss the best way to grow fruit trees and edible plants in small places; whether one’s available space is a small lot or a small p...
FALLBROOK – It’s that time of year again when gardeners are priming their gardens for the next growing season, a good reason for the Fallbrook Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to announce their annual Country Garden Tour of Fallbrook on Saturday, May 12. Chairperson Chris Young has been busy enlisting six to seven prospective gardens for the tour. One of the gardens that will be on view is the Sculpture Garden of local metal sculptor Jim H...
Peggy Jean Johnson, 81, passed away on March 8, 2012 in San Diego, Calif. She was born Aug. 7, 1930 in Inglewood, Calif. Peggy worked for the Auto Club of Southern California in the emergency road service department, retiring in 1992. She enjoyed sewing, arts and crafts, fishing and gardening. She is survived by daughter Glenda Nutt; son Doug Johnson; grandchildren Sarah Fischer, Jennifer Malis, Matt Nutt, Ryan Nutt, Megan Johnson, Valerie Johnson, and Amanda Hughes;... Full story
