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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Brad Urquhart made his auto racing debut April 24 at Barona Speedway. Urquhart competed in the Factory Stocks class at Barona and was in fifth place before his 1970 Chevy Monte Carlo lost an axle with approximately four laps remaining in the 20-lap main event. “I was running so good. I was very excited,” Urquhart said. Urquhart’s brother Scott drove in the Cruiser division at Perris Auto Speedway. Jim Ramsey had driven the Monte Carlo during Barona’s 2009 Factory Stocks...
FALLBROOK – AAUW’s AVID students were offered free airplane rides by the Young Eagles program in Fallbrook. Six Fallbrook High School girls were able to fly individually with a pilot circling around the general area of the airport. The pilot let them take the control briefly to see what it is like to pilot their own plane. This was the first flying experience for most of the girls. The Young Eagles program began in 1992 to give interested young people, ages 8 to 17, a... Full story
FALLBROOK – At its meeting on April 26, the Foundation for Senior Care board of directors formally welcomed Dotty Metcalf as the Foundation’s newly appointed executive director. Metcalf joined the Foundation family February 23, 2009 when she was unanimously voted onto the board of directors and later accepted the position of 2nd Vice President, serving as an officer since October 2009. She resigned as an officer on the board effective April 26 in order to accept the posi...
FALLBROOK – “Holidays are for family, not for drinking,” says Alexis McSurdy, a 14 year-old freshman at Fallbrook High School and member of the Fallbrook Youth Prevention Group (FYPG). Every year the FYPG participates in the county-wide campaign “Cinco de Mayo con Orgullo [with pride].” The goal of the campaign is to reduce holiday-related alcohol advertising. “Alcohol advertisements show people drinking on the holidays and it sends the message that you have to drink to celebrate and you have to drink to have fun,” add... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently recognized Fallbrook Home Health Agency for exceptional performance during a two-year demonstration project that was conducted in seven states including Alabama, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts and Tennessee. Fallbrook Home Health was compared with other agencies in our region on seven quality measures taken from the Home Health Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS). OASIS contains data items that were developed... Full story
FALLBROOK –A fresh-out-of-the-box 1974 Wurlitzer Americana Jukebox valued at over $4000 will be won in a drawing at the Fallbrook Trading Company. Drawing tickets are $5 and all proceeds from the drawing go to the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary. The drawing will be held on June 20, Father’s Day, and the winner does not need to be present at the drawing. Hanson Palms, a Fallbrook business, donated this never-used, new-old-stock jukebox. “It’s a collector’s dream,” says Caro... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook’s Writers Read, a free monthly gathering of writers and readers, will feature one of North County’s funniest writers of comic fiction, author Dan McClenaghan, of Oceanside, on Thursday, May 13 at 6 p.m., at the Café des Artistes. McClenaghan will read a selection of short fiction, which will be followed by open mic for members of the public to share their original poetry and prose. McClenaghan is an award-winning fiction author, who has the gift for making his readers laugh and wince. On Thur... Full story
PALA – Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 9, will be a culinary delight for Mom and the whole family at Choices the Buffet at Pala Casino Spa & Resort. From 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., in addition to its eight serving stations, Choices will expand its Mother’s Day menu to include numerous seafood specialties, prime rib, rack of lamb, and sushi. The buffet also offers a selection of over 80 desserts. A specialty brunch menu also will be served from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feasting can begin for $36 per person (discounts offered for Pala spe...
FALLBROOK – Despite the January rain, Eagle Scout candidate Brad McCormick and his fellow troop 755 members installed split-rail fencing along the west side of the Pico Promenade pathway as part of the recent revitalization efforts through the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance. This is the first installment of many, as more candidates come forward to continue to give this part of downtown Fallbrook a much needed face-lift. Assisting McCormick in his efforts were troop...
Jennie A. Vadala, 90, of Fallbrook, Calif., passed away on May 2, 2010. Jennie was born on March 29, 1920, in New York City, N.Y. to Natale and Charles Barrese. Jennie is survived by two daughters Natalie Kerr and Sue Clevenger (Jerry), six grandsons, Todd and Joel Kerr, Adam Thill, Kevin, Scott, and Craig Clevenger, 14 great- grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by Nat Vadala, her husband of 65 years. Visitation and a rosary will be held on Friday, May 7, 2010, 6 to 8 p.m. at Berry-Bell...
Marilyn Luck, longtime Fallbrook resident who was loved by everyone who knew her, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2010. At the time of her death, Marilyn and her husband, Don, had been married 59 years. Don always felt strongly that she was his best friend. Marilyn was born April 15, 1931 in Huntington Park, Calif. to William and Mildred Swinney. She is survived by husband Don; daughters Melinda MacFarland and Margie Luck; son John Luck; brother, Steven Swinney; four... Full story
Chester Robert Meck, passed away peacefully in his home, shared with his wife Velaire, on May 1, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. In addition to his wife, Chester is survived by his sons, daughters and grandchildren. Born on May 9, 1919 in Cornwall, Penn., Chester was the eldest of 13 brothers and sisters. He served in the United States Marine Corps for 28 years, participating in three wars – World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam. Following his retirement from the Marine Corps, he was the athletic trainer at...
Raymond C. Johnson, of Bonsall passed away on May 2, 2010. He leaves behind his wife Jane Johnson and two sons, Steven R. Johnson, of Fullerton, Calif., and Michael R. Johnson, of Yorba Linda, Calif. A memorial service will be held on Wed., May 12 at 11 a.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church....
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – CAL FIRE offers these tips on kitchen fire safety. If a pot or pan catches fire, cover it with a lid, and turn off the burner. In case of an oven fire, close the oven door and turn off the heat. For a microwave oven fire, keep the door closed and push the stop button. A fire extinguisher should be kept in or near the kitchen. Choose a class “ABC” extinguisher that’s labeled by a testing laboratory. Be fire safe, not sorry!... Full story
Earth Day events across Camp Pendleton ignited eco-friendly attitudes as members of the base community celebrated the international environmental effort’s 40th anniversary, April 22. Camp Pendleton celebrated the global event with large static displays, a base-wide coloring contest for children and tours of the base recycling center - the largest within the Department of Defense. “As a fighting force, we recognize the interdependence of our mission with the environment and... Full story
Fallbrook’s Mission Theater and CAST will be housing Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man,” on the weekends, from May 7 to May 23. According to producer Patty Hornsveld, the musical is right at home in Fallbrook. The plot of “The Music Man” takes place in small River City, Iowa, and revolves around Professor Harold Hill, played by J. Brad Britton, a conman posing as a children’s band organizer and leader who sells band instruments and uniforms to the naïve townsfolk befo... Full story
