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  • Remember the Civil War on May 26

    Updated May 24, 2007

    FALLBROOK- A special ceremony will be held on Memorial Weekend, Saturday, May 26, 11 a.m., to remember Civil War Medal of honor Recipient Sgt. William Pittenger who took part in The Great Locomotive Chase. The event will feature Civil War Color Guard, Eagle Young Marines and Mary Gail Tobler who will sing the National Anthem. Event will be held at Odd Fellows Cemetery (corner of Alturas Road and West Clemmens Lane) at Pittenger’s gravesite and is sponsored by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, descendants of the b...

  • Baby caps and blankets donated to newborns

    Updated May 24, 2007

    Jennifer Huggel, Fallbrook Auxiliary Volunteer, admires beautiful handmade baby blankets in the Hospital Gift Shop. Baby caps and blankets are made by members of the Auxiliary and presented to new-borns at the hospital and a few are available for purchase in the Gift Shop. Jennifer Huggel volunteers in the Auxiliary office....

  • Memorial Day: Make it a Memorable Event

    Updated May 24, 2007

    Politics aside, all Americans are called to honor those who have answered the call to serve our country now and in the past. As it has been said, freedom is not free. Those who are not serving on the front lines, can serve in our own way by creating and perpetuating memories of family gatherings for this memorable holiday. My memories will always return to picnics and buffets served by the women of my family now deceased. So, its my turn to gather the recipes, shop and cook for the younger ones and thus preserve this...

  • Village Kitchen Design: A quality team

    Updated May 24, 2007

    When guests visit the Village Kitchen Design showroom in Fallbrook, they instinctively know they have walked into an establishment that promotes quality and professionalism. In this flourishing business, Village Kitchen Design has found their niche. “Our core business is in the remodeling market,” said owner Ken Clark. “About 85% of our business comes from remodeling.” Village Kitchen Design creates a secure and cohesive partnership with the client that is reflected in each stage of the remodeling process. Clark is “hands-...

  • Safety important when using your barbeque grill

    Updated May 24, 2007

    With temperatures on the rise, culinary enthusiasts and basic backyard cooks emerge with spatulas in hand ready to greet outdoor grilling season. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that safety be considered when grilling to avoid fires, injuries and property damage. Each year, gas-fueled and charcoal grills are involved in thousands of home structure fires and home outdoor fires, according to NFPA. Gas-fueled grills present a higher fire risk than charcoal grills. Nearly half of home outdoor gas-grill...

  • Septic system workshop May 30

    Updated May 24, 2007

    RAINBOW– Residents of Rainbow and the Rainbow Creek Watershed are facing new Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) regulations for Rainbow Creek. The regulations focus on reducing the amount of nitrates and phosphates in Rainbow Creek. Part of the efforts to educate the residents about how they must reduce the amounts of nitrates and phosphates into the water system is to help them understand septic systems and to keep their septic systems from failing and polluting local ground and surface waters. A free septic system workshop o...

  • Prevent kitchen fires

    Updated May 24, 2007

    How many people know what to do if they have a fire in their kitchen? The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection offers everyone these tips on kitchen fire safety. If a pot or pan catches fire, it should be covered with a lid, and the burner turned off. In case of an oven fire, the oven door should be closed and the heat turned off. For a microwave oven fire, the door should be kept closed and the stop button pushed. A fire extinguisher should be kept in or near the kitchen. A class “ABC” extinguisher tha... Full story

  • Grange Livestock Show is a family affair

    Updated May 24, 2007

    Six families from Rainbow Valley Grange put on this year’s Show Season Opener Livestock Show on April 21, 2007. The Komskis, Fontanas, Dunckels, Lathrops, Donoghues and Varvels prepared Riders Field, ran the show, kept records and handed out ribbons as well as cooked food and conducted a Silent Auction. Their children not only helped, they also competed with their animals. The animal classes included steer, sheep, Boer [goat], dairy goats and pygmy goats. Animal groups including 4-H clubs and FFA members came from all over S...

  • Variety of bands to perform at County Fair

    Updated May 24, 2007

    DEL MAR- The Coors Light Rock On Stage will host regional bands to rock out every night of the San Diego County Fair. Ranging from covers and tributes to original artists, Phat Cat Swinger, Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats, Dead Man’s Party and Wild Child are just some of the bands to take the stage this summer. All shows are free with Fair admission. New this year, all age groups are invited to attend the shows. There will still be a Coors Light beer garden for those 21 years of age or older. Shows start at various times, so v...

  • Pushing the limit

    Updated May 24, 2007

    Fallbrook High School junior Bret Hasvold posts the third fastest time (4:21:15) in the Division I Boys 1600 at the CIF preliminaries held at Mt. Carmel High School last Saturday. Hasvold will compete in the CIF finals this Saturday at the same location. Todd van Duzer, a junior at Fallbrook High, pushes the limit in the Boys 1600 competition during CIF preliminaries.... Full story