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 – Over 500 fourth through sixth graders from area schools competed in the track and field events at the 42nd annual Dornon Games on June 1, breaking seven records. Jamie Ruskovich, a Bonsall fourth grader who ran the girls 100 meter run in 14.5 seconds, broke a record set 20 years ago. Bonsall student Cali Southwell set two new records for the sixth grade girls 100 meter run and running long jump; her time of 13.8 broke a 2001 record for the 100 meter run, and...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 May 15 to recertify segments of Fallbrook Street, Live Oak Park Road, and McDonald Road for radar enforcement. The supervisors’ action ratified the March 8 recommendations of the county’s Traffic Advisory Committee to recertify the 40 mph speed limit on Fallbrook Street from Stage Coach Lane to Main Avenue, the 35 mph speed limit on Live Oak Park Road from Reche Road to Gum Tree Lane, the 40 mph speed limit on Live Oak Par... Full story
FALLBROOK – The 2013 Fallbrook Warrior’s junior varsity and varsity football teams are working hard during their spring practice sessions to prepare for the upcoming season and, to culminate this effort, head coach Kyle Williams has organized a Friday Night Lights Tailgate Dinner and Football Games event for the entire community on June 7. The event will commence with the traditional home game Ag Department tri-tip dinner from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. The intersquad s...
FALLBROOK – The June speaker for the Fallbrook Democratic Club will be James Kimber, a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Navy and a healthcare expert. Kimber will speak on “Veterans’ Affairs: Problems and Solutions.” He is a supporter of programs aimed at getting U.S. veterans back into the workforce and providing them with educational programs to help them pursue careers outside the military using the training they received in the military. The program, which is open to the public, will be held Thursday, June 6, 7 p.m.,... Full story
FALLBROOK – The California Retired Teachers Association, Fallbrook Avocado Division 81, will install its slate of officers for 2013-2014 at a brunch on Wednesday, June 12 at 9 a.m. at the Fallbrook Golf Club, 2757 Gird Road. The theme of the event will be “Sing into Summer” with audience participation and members are asked to wear Hawaiian or fun vacation outfits. Flower vases that are brought to the meeting will be donated to The Forget Me Not Foundation. CalRTA logo embroidered golf shirts will be sold with pro...
FALLBROOK – Senior/Special Needs Animal Assistance Project Endeavor (SSNAAPE), a Fallbrook based non-profit, is again sponsoring a low-cost spay and neuter mobile clinic in Fallbrook. The clinic is scheduled for Sunday, June 23, in the Creature Comforts pet store parking lot, 720 E. Mission Road. Once again, SSNAAPE is supplementing a percentage of the VetBus costs, thus providing an affordable option for local pet guardians. In March, SSNAAPE sponsored its first mobile clinic in Fallbrook. There was such an...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society (FGMS) June meeting will be their traditional Pie and Silent Auction Night (mostly gem and mineral-related items) on Thursday, June 13, at 7 p.m. Free refreshments are provided. They meet at 123 W. Alvarado St. Admission and parking are free; the public is encouraged to attend. Call (760) 728-1130 or visit www.fgms.org for more information....
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Women’s Connection will sponsor a wonderful event on Friday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Grand Tradition that will inspire attendees to preserve and showcase photos in beautiful keepsake form. Guest singer will be Lennette Felton from Camp Pendleton and local pianist Jean Dixon will also perform. The guest speaker will be Tamara Turner, talking on “Inspired by my Mom.” Cost ($20) includes brunch and free childcare with reservations. To RSVP, call (760) 723-3917 or email Fallb...
The Fallbrook Democratic Club endorsed the following resolution at its May meeting, supporting background checks: Congress should pass legislation that goes beyond closing the “gun show loophole” to require background checks for all firearm sales, with limited, common-sense exceptions for cases like certain transfers between family members and temporary transfers for hunting and sporting purposes. The opinion of Fallbrook Democratic Club is that although this is the first step among many that President Obama strives for to...
This note is to warn you that when you donate to any person sitting at Major Market, Albertson’s, Fresh and Easy, Kahoots, or anywhere, insist on seeing a copy of their 501.C papers if you don’t know them. If the 501.C paper states it’s for a particular group, the money must go to that group on the 501.C form, not somewhere else. Ask for the name and address of the intended group. Get a phone number and call them. Do they know the person asking for money? Be safe and wise; know your donation is going where you want it to go... Full story
We thank God for the emergency room staff, doctors, nurses, and technicians that were on duty at Fallbrook Hospital on Memorial Day afternoon. My husband went in with severe abdominal pain. Their quick diagnosis isolated the problem, which resulted in surgery the following day. The doctor and staff that treated him during and after the surgery were courteous, friendly, and efficient. We also thank God for family, friends, and neighbors for thoughts and prayers during this ordeal. Mr. & Mrs. William C. Hoff... Full story
I’d like to publicly thank Bill, Vicki and Clay Porter of the Garden Center Cafe. I celebrated my 80th birthday at their cafe at the end of April by having lunch for about 50 friends and relatives. Without exception, the attendees were extremely complimentary about the food, and the exemplary service that were provided. Speaking for my wife and self, the party went off without a hitch, thanks in many ways to the Porters and their hospitality. In addition, the cost was well under my budget – so a heartfelt ‘thank you...
FALLBROOK - Customers with simple business to conduct at County building counters are getting their own fast-lane. The San Diego County Dept. of Planning and Development Services (PDS) opened a new Quick Business Counter on June 3 that will cut the wait-times for people who have simple transactions such as getting minor residential electric, plumbing or mechanical work, or for items such as replacing water heaters. Before opening the new Quick Business Counter, customers who had business that could be handled quickly waited... Full story
BONSALL – Sullivan Middle School once again took many high awards this last month at the Music in the Parks Festival at Disneyland. Under the direction of Stacy Pecore and choreographers Morgan and Taylor Sharpe, the title of Overall Junior High Vocalist was awarded to Elena Mangiamele, while Overall Junior High Accompanist went to Sara Rose Fausto. Superior ratings were earned by both Show Choir II and Show Choir I, and Excellent ratings were given to Show Choirs IV,...
FALLBROOK – On Sunday, June 9, a fundraising event will be held by the staff of Ron’s Red Eye Saloon to benefit the meals program through the Fallbrook Senior Center. The event will begin about 2 p.m. and a band, City Limits, is set to perform from 3 p.m. until about 6 p.m. Funds will be raised through a raffle and donations from patrons who will sponsor one or more lunches that are served to seniors at the Fallbrook Community Center or via home delivery. The business expects to offer gift certificates, rounds of g...
FALLBROOK – On Thursday, June 20, at 7 p.m., a talented trio – virtuoso singer Robin Adler, guitarist Dave Blackburn, and pianist Barnaby Finch will present a “Tribute to Joni Mitchell” at Fallbrook Library’s community room, 124 S. Mission Rd. Adler is a highly respected jazz vocalist. Blackburn has been a lifelong guitarist, drummer and music teacher. Finch is a veteran of the L.A. recording scene and has recorded and toured with many notables of the music scene including Tom Scott, who led Joni Mitch...
OCEANSIDE – The Fallbrook Madrigals will play at Guajome County Park on June 8 at 1 p.m. for the Guajome Music Festival. Free event; located at 3000 Guajome Lake Road, Oceanside...
Commentary by Robert Goldberg, vice president of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest Advances in cancer treatment are saving lives and cutting healthcare costs. But because many health-insurance plans haven’t caught up with the times, nearly half of all cancer patients are forced to choose between the treatment that could save their lives – or one that’s paid for. John Rykert had been battling advanced basal-cell carcinoma for two decades by cutting out the...
VISTA – The North County Parkinson’s Support Group will learn about specialized telephone equipment and services at their meeting on June 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. Andie Squires, outreach specialist for the California Telephone Access Program will be the guest speaker at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive in Vista. The meeting includes care and share time and free refreshments. For more information, call June at (760) 940-2763....
Harry Ervin Teasdall passed away peacefully in his Fallbrook home of 55 years on May 15, one day short of his 95th birthday. He is survived by his wife Lucille; a daughter, Cheryl and her husband Ernie Maulson of Temecula, Calif.; a son, William and his wife Debra of Murrieta, Calif. Other survivors include three grandchildren, Lynn Hall, David Hall, and Steven Hall, along with a great-grandson Devin Hall. He is also survived by a sister Billie Chamberlain and her children...
FALLBROOK – Four Fallbrook High School varsity lacrosse players were selected to the 2013 San Diego CIF All League teams last week. Seniors Austin Jenkin and Scott Vancil have been named to the CIF All League Second Team. Jenkin plays midfield, attack, face offs. Vancil plays midfield, attack. CIF All League Honorable Mention went to senior Evan Jenkin and sophomore Matthew Sandoval. Jenkin plays midfield, attack and Sandoval plays goalie. This season’s awards were n...
FALLBROOK – Bonsall Fallbrook Little League will host the Paul Wahl Memorial Tournament of Champions beginning Saturday, June 15 and continuing through June 22. Little League teams including Oceanside Valley, Oceanside National, Oceanside American, Vista National, Vista American, Rancho Buena Vista, and Bonsall Fallbrook will play at Zeke Weaver Memorial Field next to the Boys & Girls Club at 315 E. Ivy Street in Fallbrook. Games will be held all day Saturdays and Sunday, with the first game at 9 a.m. and the last game... Full story
Fallbrook High School’s girls swim team finished third in the Avocado West League, both in the dual meet standings and at the league meet. The league meet included Fallbrook junior Haylee Jameson winning the league diving competition. The final league standings are based on both dual meet standings and the positions at the league meet. Fallbrook posted a 3-2 record in league dual meets, losing to Carlsbad and La Costa Canyon. Carlsbad won the league meet with 584 points, La Costa Canyon was second with 509 points, F... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Girls Rugby Club (FGRC) captured the California State High School Girls Rugby Championship title over the weekend of May 25-26. Played in San Francisco at Treasure Island, the FGRC defeated the Sacramento Amazons with a well-fought score of 41-0. The Amazon team members significantly outweighed the FGRC players which translated to rough and bruising tackles, but the skill level, speed, and determination of the Fallbrook girls won the day. A...
The summer swim lessons in the Fallbrook High School pool will run from June 17 through August 9, and the first signup session will take place on Saturday, June 8. The head instructor for the swim lessons will be Sean Redmond, the coach of Fallbrook High School’s varsity girls swim team and the coaching director of the Fallbrook Associated Swim Team. Redmond expects to have between 10 and 15 assistant instructors, depending on participation. “I try to keep the lower level classes at about a five to one ratio,” Redmond said.... Full story
