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 — This month, God’s Closet is celebrating the receipt of some 7,500 bags of “overflow” clothing from the Angel Shop, St. John’s Thrift Shop and the Fallbrook Senior Center. Often, the thrift shops receive more donations of clothing than they can accommodate in their stores. God’s Closet was formed to channel this “overflow” clothing to people in need. The organization originated in November of 2006 as the result of a joint commitment between the Angel Shop and...
On May 22 letters were received by Ivy High School and Fallbrook High School denoting the new terms of accreditation based on the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) visiting committee reviews that took place in March. Ivy, Fallbrook Union High School District’s continuation high school, was granted an impressive six-year accreditation with a midterm review, expiring in 2014. Fallbrook High School, with many improvements noted, earned a three-year accreditation, as it did in 2005. Oasis High School, the home s...
Eight years ago Casey Burgener left Bonsall for the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. He will be spending part of this summer in Beijing for the 2008 Olympic Games after making the United States Olympic weightlifting team. “I’m honored to even be going to the Games. It’s such a blessing. It’s such a great opportunity,” he said. Burgener was notified of his Olympic selection May 17 following the conclusion of the Olympic trials at Georgia Tech University in Atlant...
Fallbrook High School senior Taylor Hughes has been named the Avocado League’s Player of the Year for volleyball. The selections May 19 by the league’s coaches saw four other Fallbrook players earn all-league honors. Senior setter Bryce Dornon and senior middle blocker Erick Bruhn were given second-team recognition while honorable mention designation went to junior outside hitter Jared Braithwaite and junior libero Jeff Kolb. “It feels good to be honored,” Hughes said. ...
FALLBROOK — On Saturday, May 24, the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War hosted Memorial Day services at Odd Fellows Cemetery honoring Sgt. William Pittenger. President Abraham Lincoln (portrayed by William Peck) attended the Memorial Day service and gave the Gettysburg Address and Department Commander Jerry Sayre read General Order Number 11, the 1868 proclamation that established Memorial Day. Also in attendance were the Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the C...
The Fallbrook Senior Center announces a trip to some favorite spots in San Diego. Participants can take a ride across the Coronado Bay Bridge with a stop at the famous Hotel del Coronado. After a ride on the Silver Strand Highway to the Chula Vista Marina for lunch, there will be a guided tour of the Nature Center and more. The trip will start at the Senior Center at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15. The price is $72 per person. For more information or to sign up, call the center at (760) 728-4498, Miyo Haver at (760) 728-6537 or...
BONSALL — K. Brad Tedrick, CFP, CPWASM, president at WealthBridge Advisors, recently obtained the Chartered Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) designation. The designation, delivered by Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA), is the only advanced designation designed for financial advisors and consultants who work with high-net-worth clients on the life cycle of wealth. Tedrick specializes in Coordinated Wealth Planning and working with or establishing a client’s Adv... Full story
Mac Werthmuller, a resident of Fallbrook for 11 years, has dedicated his time to helping his community. During last year’s Rice Canyon firestorm, he and his wife, Le, lost their home at Valley Oaks Mobile Home Park and were sincerely touched by how the community responded in their time of need. “We are personally thankful to the Fallbrook community for being so kind and generous when we lost our home,” said Werthmuller. “The kindness they gave us kept us from getting down....
FALLBROOK — Gabriel Christianson and Diana Galindo, new residents of Fallbrook, have announced their engagement. Christianson originates from Fargo, ND, and has served in the Marine Corps since he was 18. Galindo is originally from Ithaca, NY, but her family roots are in Colombia, South America. The couple met when Galindo trained with Christianson’s sister for a marathon.... Full story
The Fallbrook Newcomers Club will hold their next monthly coffee Thursday, June 12, at 9:30 a.m. at Fallbrook Presbyterian Church, 463 South Stage Coach Lane. It will be the final coffee before the summer break. The “Lunch Bunch” will dine out afterward. For more information call Trude Marquez at (970) 420-1101 or Adela Edgecombe at (760) 941-1902....
Due to rainy weather, the 14th annual Rainbow Days picnic had to be postponed to this Saturday, May 31, at Rainbow Park on Fifth Street (next to Vallecitos School). The event, sponsored by the Rainbow Property Owners Association (RPOA), begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. The annual Plant Sale begins at 8 a.m. on the school grounds. RPOA will also conduct its annual election of board members. For more information, contact RPOA President Craig Ohlson at (760) 723-2509.... Full story
The 10th annual Rick Wiland Memorial Golf Tournament will be held June 3 starting at 1:30 p.m. at San Luis Rey Downs. The cost of $80 includes golf, cart, snacks and a raffle. Proceeds will benefit the Rick Wiland Memorial Scholarship at Fallbrook High School. To participate, contact David Trautman at Fallbrook High at (760) 723-6300, ext. 2091....
Learn how to square dance by joining a group at the Joslyn Senior Center at 210 Park Avenue in Escondido. This is an opportunity to learn a new activity, meet new friends, get aerobic exercise and enjoy good entertainment. All ages are welcome; children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent. Classes start June 2 and 9 at 6:30 p.m. The first lesson is free. For more information, call Howard or Betty Eberly at (760) 728-0355....
The Fallbrook Community Center is offering a variety of sports, fitness and dance, arts and crafts, music and hobby opportunities for all ages and interests this summer. Active adults are invited to play duplicate bridge, learn watercolors or sign up for yoga, Pilates, guitar, golf, ballroom dance or horseback lessons. Affordable, quality licensed preschool and childcare will be in session all summer, including a day camp for 6- to 12-year-olds from June 16 to August 22. Each week features a theme and a field trip. For more... Full story
The 12th Annual International Gourd Art Festival will be held the weekend of June 21-22 at Welburn Gourd Farm in De Luz. Call (760) 728-4588 for more information....
The June 5 meeting of the Fallbrook Democratic Club will feature a presentation on the successful community effort to stop Blackwater Worldwide from establishing a military training facility near the town of Potereo in southern San Diego County. David Wiley, a member of the executive board of San Diego Veterans for Peace, will discuss the ongoing efforts to stop Blackwater and discuss how community action can affect public policy. A 30-minute documentary on the subject will be shown. Although Blackwater had to abandon their...
The Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society will meet on June 12 at 7 p.m. in the meeting room at the museum, located at 123 West Alvarado Street. The agenda includes a silent auction and annual Pie Night. Members are to bring their favorite pie to share. Guests are always welcome and encouraged to join in and learn about all the fun, interesting things the club is involved in. For more, call (760) 728-1130 or visit www.FGMS.org....
NORTH COUNTY — The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) will hold public hearings on Friday, May 30, and Friday, June 6, to accept public input on numerous proposals to amend transit fares for the Metropolitan Transit System and the North County Transit District. Meetings are scheduled for: • May 30 – 10 a.m. at North County Transit District board room, 810 Mission Avenue, Oceanside • June 6 – 9 a.m. at SANDAG board room, 401 B Street, seventh floor, San Diego... Full story
Members of Fallbrook’s dynamic Angel Society celebrated the organization’s 30th anniversary and milestone of $2.5 million of charitable giving at their annual meeting and luncheon May 22 at Pala Mesa Resort. “We’ve given out $2.5 million in charitable donations over the last 30 years,” Virginia Stephens, president of the organization, said to the 210 members present. “It would not have been possible without all of you.” Prior to the luncheon, the event opened with a Treasures... Full story
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Grange, the nation’s oldest agricultural and rural community organization, applauds the US Congress for passing the Farm Bill Conference Committee report, and urges President Bush to sign the legislation. The Farm Bill Conference Report, housed in HR 2419, makes significant farm policy reforms, protects the safety net for all of America’s food producers, addresses important infrastructure needs for specialty crops, increases funding to feed our nation’s poor and enhances support for importa...
The trouble with baseball is it’s just too slow. Compared with the fast pace of watching the Lakers’ Kobe Bryant charge the ball down the court or that amazing three-pointer from half court. Now that’s exciting! I saw my first Padres game in eight years Sunday. My friends and I very much enjoyed the foot-long hotdogs (with the works) and the thrill of watching the first nine innings, which ended in a 7-7 tie. But by the time the game went into its 15th inning, we decided to head for Starbucks. While waiting for our train... Full story
On Saturday mornings, my wife and I protest outside Camp Pendleton’s front gate for the Hamdania and Haditha marine enlisted foot soldiers. We protest the lack of true leadership exhibited by Marine General Helland. On May 17, while talking to the mother of a wounded marine, the topic of drinking water on Camp Pendleton was discussed. We were informed that the Marine command had, for married marines who inhabit apartments in Camp Pendleton, the following standing warning/order: do not allow your children or babies to drink t... Full story
After the initial loss of their home and landscape due to the 2007 wildfires in Fallbrook, some homeowners may be ready to replant their home grounds. Replacing tree canopy is not only a good investment in the value of the home but provides energy-saving shade if trees are planted in the right locations. Also, trees on home grounds make for a more healthful environment in our community. Once again, Save Our Forest (SOF) is ready to provide a selection of trees free of charge to those ready to plant in the near future. A good...
I am a small avocado farmer in Fallbrook. After last year’s frost I treated my orchard very intensively without any pesticides, using very limited water and organic fertilizers. I believed I was also conforming with the Rainbow water company’s request to reduce my usage. Now my allotment is based on those months’ drastically reduced usage. I volunteered and reduced 40 percent myself and now they are imposing an additional 40-percent reduction. How can the county remain rural if there are no more farms? My water bill went...
The Fallbrook AAUW branch was pleased by the outpouring of support from the community for its 13th annual Country Garden Tour, held on May 10, Mother’s Day weekend. The weather was perfect and the gardens were terrific. We couldn’t have done it without the graciousness of the homeowners who allowed hundreds of our inquisitive guests into their gardens and shared their tips tirelessly. We had a wonderful assortment of vendors and the committee and members of AAUW baked cookies, prepared strawberries and lent so much of the...
