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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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Alexandra C. Nygren graduated magna cum laude on May 13 from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Ariz. with a bachelor of arts in both history and English. Nygren earned university honors and was recognized as a distinguished senior by the English department....
BONSALL – Miranda May, a sophomore at Fallbrook High School, is being sponsored by the Bonsall Women’s Club to attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar. The seminar is held at Concordia University in Irvine. The Betty Eaglen Arts Scholarship, funded by Ralph Eaglen, was awarded to Nicole Durbin a senior at Fallbrook High School. Seven candidates applied for the scholarship, which was awarded on art talent and merit. Nicole will be attending Palomar College this fall with majors in art and psy...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook’s therapeutic horsemanship program, REINS (Riding Emphasizing Individual Needs and Strengths) was in much need of a shaded workspace in which to tack horses in preparation for some 30 daily lessons. The existing cross ties were refurbished, thanks to the Eagle Scout project led by Jerry Gambrell of Camp Pendleton’s Boy Scout Troop 789. The cross ties area provides relief from the sun for not only the horses, but also for the 300 volunteers who wor...
LOS ANGELES – Lindsey Urquhart, an alumna of Fallbrook High School’s Class of 2007, has graduated with honors from the University of Southern California as a pre-med major with a degree in Health Sciences. Urquhart graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Keck School of Medicine. She also received athletic honors for having played on USC’s Division I women’s water polo team. As part of her collegiate experience, Urquhart gained valuable experience with European medical class...
FALLBROOK – June 2 was a special day for several parents and teachers as they were honored for their work in advancing the academic progress of English Language Learners (ELL). The ceremony was held at William H. Frazier elementary school. Parent Victor Murillo was selected for the top honor amidst many hard-working parents and educators who were nominated for the award from Live Oak School. Murillo began to volunteer when his children started school. With his primary...
BONSALL – A free workshop is being offered for anyone who has horses or is planning on bringing horses onto their property, on June 25 at the Fabulous Horse Farm in Bonsall. Mission Resource Conservation District and the County of San Diego are presenting this workshop so that residents can learn how Best Management Practices installed on their property can help keep their horses safe and healthy and help protect the environment. The workshop will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. and will include a presentation by Victor... Full story
On July 13, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors will hold a hearing to set the San Diego County street lighting district annual assessment for properties in Zone A of that district. The assessment amount for fiscal year 2011-12 is not expected to increase from the current rate of $6.48 per benefit unit. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors, who also serve as the board of the San Diego County street lighting district, set the hearing date on May 25. The supervisors’ May 25 action also approved the engineer’s rep...
FALLBROOK - Is the world coming to an end? What is the Mark of the Beast? Will there be a Rapture? Discover what the Bible says about Last Day Events at our ongoing Bible Prophecy Seminar from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday. Seminars hosted by the Fallbrook Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1200 Rainbow Valley Road, Fallbrook. Questions may be directed to (760) 723-7733....
FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Amateur Radio Club will be participating in Field Day 2011, an emergency preparedness exercise, beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, and concluding at 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 26 on the athletic field at Frazier Elementary School, 1835 Gum Tree Lane. The premise of Field Day is to prove that in an emergency, amateur radio operators or “hams” are capable of setting up radio stations in the field and by using portable antennas and emergency power (generators, batteries, solar, human gen... Full story
FALLBROOK - In the Fallbrook Healthcare District’s (FHD) application cycle for Grant Year 2011-2012, there were 22 applicants requesting a cumulative total of slightly over $698,300. All applicants presented programs worthy of consideration and of funding. In the initial phase, at the FHD board meeting in April, one request was declined as being more research-based than a program, but was invited to submit a grant request in the future with defined program outlines. Nine programs were funded on basis of their Request for Prop...
FALLBROOK – At its June 28 meeting, the Fallbrook Garden Club will close out the year with food, good cheer, and an informational session. Guests and club members will have the opportunity to learn about future activities, available tours and day trips, upcoming guest speakers, and much more. The new club year will begin in September. The meeting will begin with a social at 12:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 1 p.m., at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane. For more information, call Joy at (760)...
FALLBROOK – Local students age 17 and younger are invited to show off their creativity and immortalize their art by designing a mural for the floor inside Rocky Peak restaurant. The theme for the mural is farms, barns, organic veggies and fruits. The grand prize winner gets a $100 gift certificate and will paint his or her design on the restaurant floor. Second and third place winners will receive $75 and $50 gift certificates respectively. The deadline for submissions is July 4. Entries should include the artist’s n...
FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce and its Visitors Bureau committee have designed a new program to promote Fallbrook area businesses and events. The focus of the program is on visitors and local residents who will be reminded to shop Fallbrook and attend local events. Attractive information kiosks will be placed at high traffic locations, and small brochure holders will be placed in local businesses and cultural facilities. New brochures that contain maps to...
The Pala Band of Mission Indians is Luiseno, but a land conservancy founded by the Kumeyaay, the other main indigenous people of San Diego County, may be utilized to purchase the Gregory Mountain and Medicine Rock sites which are considered sacred by the Pala band. “We could step in and help do that for them, absolutely,” said Louis Guassac of the Mesa Grande reservation, who is a board member of the Kumeyaay-Diegueno Land Conservancy (KDLC). Guassac gave an overview of the Kumeyaay-Diegueno Land Conservancy during the San...
FALLBROOK – National Charity League, San Luis Rey Chapter held its annual awards and senior presentation event the third week of May at the Grand Tradition. The philanthropic organization, comprised of mothers (Patronesses) and daughters (Ticktockers) serves the community with volunteer hours and fundraising endeavors for worthy causes. Graduating senior Ticktockers received numerous awards at this year’s event for the hours they served the community during the 2... Full story
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A strategic planning meeting held June 8 for the seventh annual Fourth of July celebration hosted by the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance (FBA) moved plans forward for the 2011 community celebration, although concern over its future viability is in the forefront of organizers’ minds. “This will be a make-or-break year for the [July 4] event,” said Mary Jo Bacik of the FBA. The event, officially known as Fallbrook’s Grand Tradition Fourth, is the only fundraiser held each year...
Traffic gridlock caused by troops and civilian workers trying to enter Camp Pendleton and the Naval Weapons station through the Ammunition Road gate on weekday mornings and afternoons have become a headache for Fallbrook residents and Marines alike; but due to a collaborative effort now underway between Camp Pendleton officials, Naval Weapon station personnel, county officials, state representatives and Fallbrook residents, the problem is well on its way to being resolved....
Several local residents have expressed opinions ranging from surprise to displeasure at the fact that the construction of the new $11 million dollar Fallbrook branch of the San Diego County Library did not include the installation of a flagpole to display the American flag. When local resident G. Robinson called County Supervisor Bill Horn’s office last month and asked why a flagpole hadn’t been installed yet at the site, she wasn’t pleased to hear that the County had no intention of funding one. Robinson said she asked...
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Lady Warrior field hockey players, along with their parents and supporters, approached the Fallbrook Union High School District (FUHSD) board of trustees at its June 13 board meeting to plead for their field hockey coach’s teaching position. Kirsten Mueller, a first year physical education teacher, was handed a pink slip along with other teachers as the result of budget cuts for the 2011-2012 academic year. However, the girls’ field hockey budget has not been cut, so Mueller has the option to come onto campus as a sti...
FALLBROOK – Hidden Treasures Thrift Store is proud to present “The Best of Grease!” The theatrical production will be performed by participants of Care Rite and Stepping Stone Services, local adults with developmental disabilities, on Friday, June 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Potter Junior High School. Admission donations welcome. There will be a silent auction and raffle following the performance with proceeds benefitting the individuals through future enrichment pro...
FALLBROOK – The FireSafe Council of San Diego County is hosting a community chipping day free to residents of Fallbrook, De Luz, Bonsall and Rainbow on Saturday, June 25, from 8 a.m. to noon at the corner of El Paisano and East Mission. Residents are invited to bring brush and tree limbs to the site for chipping. On-site registration is required; material will not be chipped until registration is complete. Proof of residency is required. There is a 10-inch maximum on limb diameter and no palm material will be accepted....
FALLBROOK - On Father’s Day, June 19, a special drum circle will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Fallbrook Village Square at the corner of Main and Alvarado Streets. It’s the perfect opportunity to bring fathers, kids, grandkids and friends for a great time downtown. The drum circle is a free event that meets every month and is open to anyone who wants to join in. Please call Tom for more information at (760) 723-1899....
FALLBROOK – A new art exhibit, comprised of California citrus labels will open Friday, June 17 at the Fallbrook Library. The exhibit will be on display in the community room for many weeks. Sponsored by the Friends of the Fallbrook Library, the show will chronicle the history and evolution of this truly Californian advertising medium. The labels are oftentimes individual works of art. These labels come from the collection of local Realtor Ken Rexrode. For... Full story
