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  • Easter brunch at Pala Mesa Resort

    Updated Mar 24, 2005

    Pala Mesa Resort will offer an Easter brunch menu at the resort’s Aqua Terra restaurant and Oyster Bar overlooking the 10th fairway. It will be served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition, there will also be an à la carte dinning opportunity for those who prefer table service from 5-9:00 p.m. (reservations suggested). For more info, cost and reservations call (760) 731-6805....

  • Cars and Characters Part III: 'Fireball Fred'

    Updated Mar 24, 2005

    For those of you who have not read parts I and II, Fred Ragland enlisted in the Marines and later served 34 years with the Los Angeles Fire Department, retiring from his duties as a senior fireboat captain in 1995. His tremendous energy and attitude of service to others were not diminished when he and his wife Connie moved to Fallbrook and into the house they designed and finished building in 1990. Their community activities fill their calendars with interesting and enjoyable appointments. The 1919 Model ‘T’ Station Hac... Full story

  • Clarizio and Zember make racing debut

    Updated Mar 24, 2005

    Two 1998 Fallbrook High School graduates made their auto racing debut February 5. Cory Clarizio and Jeff Zember drove a Toyota pickup truck in the Mojave Desert Racing Association competition in Lucerne Valley. They finished ninth among nearly 30 entrants in their class. “We were very happy,” Clarizio said of the finish. “Had a blast. It’s a competitive class because they don’t have too many restrictions, but we had a good time,” Zember remarked. The two spent one and a half years building the truck. “It’s a lot of time and...

  • Protomotive Racing ready for 2005 season

    Updated Mar 24, 2005

    The Fallbrook-based Protomotive Racing team will begin its 2005 season in Sebring this month. The team has a new Mazda 6 for the Speed Challenge World touring series and will race that car March 18 at Sebring. In addition to 11 Speed World Challenge races, Protomotive Racing will also have seven Formula D drifting events in 2005 in which they will use a Mazda Miata. “We’re gearing up for this year,” said Joe Jordan, who co-owns Protomotive Racing along with his brother, Jim. Joe and Jim Jordan both live in Fallbrook. Joe J... Full story

  • Stadille recognized with Double Centurion Producer Award

    Updated Mar 24, 2005

    Recognizing the extraordinary efforts of its sales force, Century 21 Award announced last week that Century 21 Real Estate Corporation recently recognized Lynn Stadille, associate broker with the office, with the Double Centurion Producer Award for sales production. The Double Centurion Producer Award is awarded to associates who earn $370,000 in sales production or 120 closings within a calendar year. Stadille will be presented with a Double Centurion Award statue and lapel pin, in addition to being recognized at the...

  • SHERIFF'S LOG

    Updated Mar 24, 2005

    Date Vicinity Incident 3/14 300 blk W Clemmens Arrest: use/under the influence of controlled substance 3/14 1200 blk Old Stage Stolen vehicle 3/14 1100 blk Peppertree Ln Stolen vehicle 3/14 300 blk E Dougherty Residential burglary 3/14 31900 blk Del Cielo Oeste, Bonsall Vehicle burglary 3/14 N/A Located missing person 3/13 3400 blk Avocado Vista Ln Grand theft 3/12 900 blk Ranger Rd Grand theft 3/13 3300 blk Lake Circle Dr Petty theft 3/12 1800 blk Fallbrook Oaks Ct Vandalism 3/13 700 blk Magarian Dr Vandalism 3/12 400 blk W...

  • Prudential California Realty celebrates 20 years of success

    Updated Mar 24, 2005

    Steve Games and Nyda Jones-Church, CEO and COO, respectively, are proud to announce that March 5 marks the 20th anniversary of Pickford Realty, doing business as Prudential California Realty, a company dedicated to providing home buyers and sellers with unsurpassed service for all of their real estate needs. Prudential has built its phenomenal success in the residential real estate industry by focusing on client satisfaction, one transaction at a time. Pickford Realty opened its doors in 1985 with one office and five agents...

  • It was a 'Battle of the Genders!'

    Updated Mar 24, 2005

    Fallbrook High School's ‘Battle of the Genders’ competition was a highly spirited competition organized by the Associated Student Body.... Full story

  • Fallbrook Alarm: knowledgeable team assists residents

    Updated Mar 24, 2005

    George Parrish and his wife Nettie might be Fallbrook’s most knowledgeable security system alarm specialists. If enthusiasm, teamwork, expertise and dedication to community safety are the benchmarks, the Parrish duo and their employees at Fallbrook Alarm meet the criteria. George designs their systems for customers and is also a security and alarm consultant. Nettie manages the office, sales and, most importantly for this local business, customer relations. “We monitor our systems 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” Netti... Full story

  • Bonsall's Straub Construction receives top award

    Updated Mar 24, 2005

    WASHINGTON, DC — Straub Construction, Inc. received a top award Feb. 21 from Associated Builders and Contractors for its work on the Design-Build Missile Transport Bridge at Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA. Straub received first place in the Infrastructure/Heavy category in ABC’s Excellence in Construction Awards program held recently at ABC’s national convention in Orlando, FL. ABC’s awards program is designed to recognize publicly the quality and innovation of merit shop construction and to honor all the members of the con...

  • Leland Hueser awarded 50th pin

    Updated Mar 24, 2005

    Leland Hueser of Fallbrook was recently awarded a 50-year membership pin by Grand Masonic Lodge of Ohio. Leland is also a member of the Fallbrook Masonic Lodge and was presented the pin by Jerry Wolfforth, Inspector of Grand Masonic Lodge of California. The presentation was made in open Lodge with family and friends present....

  • Grand opening of Bella Dental

    Updated Mar 24, 2005

    Grand opening festivities were held at Bella Dental (in Major Market Center) on March 17. Joining in the ribbon-cutting celebration were Lynn Sheffer, Glenda Levstik, Ann Burdick, Sandra Buckingham, Dr. Quinn Thai (owner of Bella Dental), Cheryl Manno, Sirina Waddell and Phyllis Sweeney. Bella Dental offers general, cosmetic and children’s dental care.... Full story

  • Cold sore virus may raise risk of type 2 diabetes

    Updated Mar 24, 2005

    It’s the time of year when people start getting more cold sores — also called fever blisters, which are different from canker sores, a condition people sometimes associate them with. Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus, and they’re contagious. Cold sores are common. But though you can’t cure or prevent cold sores, you can take steps to reduce their frequency and to limit the duration of an occurrence. Certain strains of the herpes virus cause cold sores. Herpes simplex virus type 1 usually causes cold sores.... Full story

  • Residents urged to eliminate mosquito breeding sources now

    Updated Mar 24, 2005

    San Diego County residents are encouraged to help with West Nile virus abatement efforts now to prevent West Nile virus cases later this year. The ongoing rain, followed by intermittent warm weather, has created perfect mosquito-breeding conditions and may result in large numbers of mosquitoes. “Preventing mosquitoes is the key to preventing West Nile virus,” said Gary Erbeck, director, Department of Environmental Health. “By controlling them now, we can reduce mosquito populations in the spring and summer. There is no cure... Full story

  • Adult Day Care sees exotic animals

    Updated Mar 24, 2005

    Fallbrook clients, caregivers and staff at the Fallbrook Adult Day Care Center were recently treated to an exotic animal demonstration by Pacific Animal Productions. One of the clients said that animals made her feel happy and safe.... Full story

  • Scholarships offered for college-bound cancer survivors

    Updated Mar 24, 2005

    College-bound cancer survivors are encouraged to apply for scholarships through the American Cancer Society’s Young Cancer Survivor Scholarship program. Up to $5,000 will be awarded to each of 45-60 students to assist them with college tuition as well as nurture their leadership skills in the fight against cancer. Applicants must have received a cancer diagnosis at age 18 or younger and be age 25 or younger. They must be enrolled or plan to attend a two- or four-year accredited institution of higher education within the s... Full story

  • Landscape designer wins four awards

    Updated Mar 24, 2005

    A Fallbrook landscape designer was recognized with four awards at the recent 20th Anniversary Spring Home/Garden Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds for the display garden created as part of the “Garden Masters” showcase. “The Artist’s View” by Garden Masters Margie Rader of The Original Living Wreath in Fallbrook and Pat Hammer of Samia Rose Topiary in Encinitas was awarded Best of Show: Third Place, Perfection in Nomenclature, Best Specialty Garden and Best Topiary Feature. In this garden, succulents abounded from furnishin... Full story

  • FLC presents 'Backyard Birds'

    Updated Mar 24, 2005

    The second in the 2005 Fallbrook Land Conservancy’s Community Educational Series will be presented at the Fallbrook Public Utility Community Room on Thursday, March 31, at 7:00 p.m. Fallbrook, a bird watcher’s paradise, is highly populated with many varieties of birds. Over 100 different species have been documented at Los Jilgueros Preserve. The presentation is meant for non-birders and novice birders, mainly, but all bird watchers will enjoy the show. Equipped with a wonderful slideshow to accompany his talk, Doug Nail wil...

  • La Paloma students plant trees at Dinwiddie Preserve

    Updated Mar 24, 2005

    FALLBROOK — Save Our Forest, a branch of the Fallbrook Land Conservancy has been working for three years with students from the FUESD to restore native growth to Fallbrook woodland areas. This year students from La Paloma School completed a project they started last year. A total of 221 students put tiny seedlings of Toyon (California Holly) into pots to be grown until they were big enough to put into our local nature preserves. On Friday the students gathered at the Palomares house to be lead by 11 SOF volunteers to C...

  • Supervisors authorize application and acceptance of integrated waste management grants

    Updated Mar 24, 2005

    The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted March 2 to authorize the application and subsequent acceptance of fiscal year 2005-06 Enforcement Assistance Grant money from the California Integrated Waste Management Board. The county’s Department of Environmental Health will apply for $37,000 in grants. The grant money, if awarded, will be used to acquire and replace equipment, to train personnel, and to obtain technical support. The Department of Environmental Health is the local enforcement agency for permitting, i...

  • Supervisors approve outreach services agreement

    Updated Mar 24, 2005

    The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with Collaborative Services, Inc., to provide community outreach services for public works improvement projects. The March 2 approval calls for Collaborative Services to provide as-needed outreach services and to develop a strategy and implement an action plan for community outreach to encourage public participation and support. The contract will provide compensation of up to $300,000 and will terminate on February 28, 2008, unless funds are exhausted or...

  • FIRE LOG

    Updated Mar 24, 2005

    Date Time Vicinity Incident 3/14 12:48 a.m. — Traffic collision / non-injury 3/14 5:42 p.m. Northbound I-15 s/o Mission Vegetation fire 3/14 8:35 p.m. — Vehicle fire 3/14 9:40 p.m. — Traffic collision /non-injury 3/14 10:14 p.m. Hwy 76 / Olive Hill Rd Hay bale fire 3/15 7:18 a.m. Northbound I-15 n/o Hwy 76 Vegetation fire 3/15 8:36 a.m. Hwy 76 Traffic collision / non-injury 3/15 12:08 p.m. 100 blk S Mission Traffic collision / 1 to PMC 3/15 4:42 p.m. 800 blk Knoll Park Ln Chimney fire 3/16 12:20 p.m. 2100 blk Saffron Wy Re... Full story

  • Vision Changes Common During Pregnancy

    Updated Mar 24, 2005

    Once you receive a positive pregnancy test, get ready for your body to undergo a host of changes in the upcoming months. Most notably will be a change in your appearance -- the growing belly that is a clear sign of impending motherhood. Yet hormones can create many other changes that you may not expect, impacting areas such as your vision, which usually return to normal after delivery. Here are some basic changes that can occur: ∙ blurred vision ∙ sensitivity to light ∙ floaters (sensations of seeing...

  • County to issue RFPs for water quality protection programs

    Updated Mar 24, 2005

    The County of San Diego will issue requests for proposals for three separate projects to meet runoff-related water quality requirements. The Board of Supervisors vote March 2 authorizes the request for proposals and three subsequent contracts. The director of the county’s Department of Purchasing and Contracting was also authorized to amend the contracts as needed to reflect changes to services and funding contingent upon the approval of the director of the county’s Department of Public Works or the DPW director’s desig...

  • Tax filing simplified for seniors

    Updated Mar 24, 2005

    California’s simplest state income tax form is available for more taxpayers this year, including senior citizens, according to the Franchise Tax Board (FTB). Certain taxpayers, including seniors who can claim the Senior Exemption Credit, can now use the 540 2EZ and report dividends, pension income and taxable interest as income sources. “We’re easing the tax-filing burden on seniors by simplifying their returns and saving them the headache of filling out complex forms,” said State Controller and FTB Chair Steve Westly.... Full story