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 High School’s boys tennis team finished the season with a 13-7 record after reaching the CIF Division I quarterfinal playoff match. The Warriors also finished 6-4 in Avocado League competition, giving Fallbrook third place in the standings. “Throughout the year they kept a very good attitude. They worked hard,” said Fallbrook coach Bill Lenaway. Torrey Pines won the Avocado League championship while La Costa Canyon finished second. The Warriors lost their four league matches to the Falcons and Mavericks while sweep... Full story
All three healthy members of Fallbrook High School’s varsity gymnastics team qualified for the CIF meet which was held May 21 at La Costa Canyon High School. “The fact that they all qualified was really awesome,” said Fallbrook co-coach Kayla Alonso. “I was really happy with it.” Alonso and co-coach Janeva Sandoval were also happy with the results at the CIF meet. “They did really well,” Sandoval said. The Warriors finished sixth at the CIF meet in 2008, when Alonso was a senior on the team and Sandoval was a junior on the... Full story
Fallbrook High School’s girls swim team placed ninth among Division I schools at the CIF meet May 22 at Coronado High School while setting four school records. “I’m happy. I thought they did a great job,” said Fallbrook coach Sean Redmond. The Lady Warriors, who finished 12th at the 2008 CIF meet, placed 11th among Division I schools in 2009. “One of our goals was to improve over last year and be in the top ten,” Redmond said. “We ended up with a few records being set in the process.” The CIF meet preliminaries w...
FALLBROOK – On March 20, at Fallbrook Golf Club, Flip Fillerup, John Jenkins, Dane Rittmiller, and Robert Cook took first place at the first-ever fundraising golf tournament held by new micro lending charity Love Lending.org. Organized by Fallbrook resident Rico Dence and Jessica Renfer, the event was supported by Fallbrook Golf Club, Phangarde Realty, Design Moe Kitchen and Bath, Ray White Cement, Fallbrook Pharmacy, Farmers Insurance, and more. “Love Lending.org has o...
FALLBROOK – When Fallbrook Hospital asked former patients to nominate exceptional nurses who exceeded expectations, the community responded with an incredible number of nominations. The Patient Choice Award recognizes the quality care, comfort and compassion offered by the nurses at Fallbrook Hospital, and honors one nurse in particular. As part of National Nurse’s Week, May 6-12, Leslie Cusi, RN, was presented with the award at a ceremony held at the hospital. Fallbrook Hospital asks former patients to spotlight an e... Full story
FALLBROOK – Dr. Allen Chan, vascular and endovascular surgeon will discuss “Causes of Varicose Veins and its Treatment” and Krista Nadolski will present “Prescription for Wellness” at the Healthy Woman Ladies Night Out Event on Thursday, June 24. This free outdoor event is hosted by Fallbrook Pharmacy at 343 E. Alvarado Street, is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and includes social and networking opportunities, food, fun and door prizes. Attendees are encouraged to bring a canned food item to assist the Fallbrook Food Pantry...
FALLBROOK – Do you suffer from reflux or heartburn? The Fallbrook Hospital Chapter of the Senior Circle will be hosting a talk on Tuesday, June 22 at 2 p.m. at which time David Johnson, M.D., general surgeon and member of Fallbrook Hospital medical staff will discuss a new incisionless surgery that addresses the underlying causes of reflux or GERD. The event is open to the public and will be held at Silvergate, 420 Elbrook Drive in Fallbrook. Refreshments will be served and there will be a drawing for door prizes.... Full story
FALLBROOK – “Mama Rosa” Palculich cooks up a storm of meatballs for Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1924 once a month. She makes 150 of them each month. Palculich has been volunteering her cooking talent to the organization for four years, which amounts to 7,200 meatballs to date. Local residents might recognize Mama Rosa as she also volunteers at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop, the Fallbrook Food Pantry, and the Senior Center’s thrift store. Assisting her in the vo... Full story
FALLBROOK – In celebration of its 33rd anniversary year, the Fallbrook Music Society announces a lineup of outstanding performances for its 2010-2011 season. The first will begin with the 25th annual Symphony ‘Pops’ on the Green scheduled for Thursday, August 19 at the Grand Tradition. “There’s nothing more enjoyable than this evening under the stars as you dine lakeside with your friends and family,” says Judy Siodmak. “Plan to bring your own picnic, low-back la... Full story
VISTA – Encore Youth Theater and Premiere for Kids are teaming up for a sixth year to present the youth show, Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” on Vista’s Moonlight Amphitheatre stage this summer. “We are so excited to be working together again,” said director and Fallbrook resident Randall Hickman. “It was 21 years ago our companies began in Vista and we love getting the chance to work with each other during the summer. There’s a lot of great camaraderie betwe...
FALLBROOK – Curtain Call Company, a recently formed theater company based in Fallbrook, is growing rapidly and has added actors from Temecula, Murrieta and Vista to its ranks, reported Mary Fry, president of the organization. “Half the cast of our production of the Odd Couple is from the Temecula/Murrieta area,” said Fry. “We are always happy when we get new people involved, and even though they are new to Curtain Call, they are not novices to theater.” “Our second pr...
When it comes to quality remodels, Fallbrook Bath & Kitchen has become a top choice for many. With 40 years in the industry, owner Tony Raia ensures his company encompasses all the things clients look for: quality, integrity, innovation, commitment, and experience. Fallbrook Bath & Kitchen keeps subcontractors to a minimum since they are a general contracting firm. Raia and his trusty crew do project design, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, tile and stonework, cabinet... Full story
FALLBROOK – In recognition of his long time commitment of addressing the needs of his constituents in North County, Supervisor Bill Horn received a Paul Harris Plus pin from the Rotary Club of Fallbrook at their weekly luncheon meeting held at the Grand Tradition. The honor was presented by Connie Fish and Tom Koehler. Horn is a former Rotarian and past president of the Valley Center Rotary Club. In addressing the club, Horn provided them a broad range of information to...
FALLBROOK – The Foundation for Senior Care recently received an updated and much needed Premier telephone system and a nine-foot board room table and chairs generously donated by Prudential California Realty. Donation of the items was facilitated by Foundation board member and Prudential California Realty agent Marilee Lowe. “Thanks to the generosity of Prudential California Realty for donating an entire phone system and to Mills Communications, Inc., who agreed to i... Full story
The club meets the first and third Wednesday of the month, at 5 p.m. at Fallbrook Golf Club’s Hukilau restaurant....
Dianne Rohwer-Johnson was appointed to a seat on the Rainbow Community Planning Group. A 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote May 18 ratified the Rainbow Community Planning Group’s recommendation to have Rohwer-Johnson fill one of the vacant seats. Her term will expire on January 3, 2011. “I really like where I live, and I’d like it to remain like it is with improvements,” Rohwer-Johnson said. Rohwer-Johnson has lived in Rainbow for the past 10 years. She lives at the Oak Crest Estates mobile home park and has bee... Full story
Robert Jean McLaughlin, 88, died of natural causes February 23, 2010. Born in Appleton, Wis., he moved to Hawthorne, Calif. at the age of two. He attended Los Angeles City College, UCLA, and took ESMWT courses. He served in the U.S. Army, 7th Division during WWII in Okinawa and Korea. He wrote about his experiences in a book published in 2002. He was promoted to staff sergeant during the Okinawa battle where he was wounded and awarded a Purple Heart. He led a Boy Scout troop...
Kathleen E. Navetta, 69, of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away on June 8, 2010 after a long illness. She was born in Los Angeles September 13, 1940 to Kathryn and Alfred Cuttrell. She grew up in Los Angeles with her brothers, George and John, and sisters Jeannette, Mary and Julie. Kathleen worked briefly with Los Angeles Police Department before she married her husband, Joseph, in July 1964. In 1966, they moved to Fallbrook, California where they raised their three children. They...
Elaine Stinson, 86, passed away June 7, 2010 surrounded by her loving family at Gracious Living Senior Care in Murrieta, Calif. She was born May 16, 1924. Elaine was preceded in death by her son, Neal Fleming, and her husband, Alvin Stinson. She is survived by one son, Layne Fleming and his wife, Marlene Fleming. She is also survived by six grandchildren - Vicki Fleming Diaz, Sheri Fleming Brotherton, Karen Fleming Pruitt, Rhonda Fleming Garringer, Terry Fleming Howells, and Mark Fleming, along with many grandchildren, great...
FALLBROOK – Repair of damaged landscape in the South Mission Road median due to a fire in April of 2009 has been completed by volunteers of the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance. A car fire damaged part of the median, including sections of the irrigation system. The FBA, utilizing funds raised at their annual 4th of July fireworks celebration, along with individual sponsorships, developed a plan and went to work to repair the damage. Volunteer Pat McDougal, the FBA...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – Illegal dumping of trash is on the increase in San Diego County. CAL Fire would like to remind everyone that besides being illegal, dumping is also a fire hazard, as well as an eye sore. Dumping sites are provided throughout the county. People should use these sites, not the roadside or wild lands. Be fire safe, not sorry!... Full story
In 1848, traveling and living conditions were rough and food was scarce, but thousands of people made their way to California in hopes of finding gold. Towns sprung up in the hills northeast of Sacramento with names like Rough & Ready, Last Chance and Happy Camp. Last Thursday, a bus left Live Oak Elementary School to travel 12 miles to the De Luz Ecology Center, taking 30 students back in time 162 years. Like all fourth graders throughout the state each year, Miss Irwin’s cla...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club recently made a donation to the Fallbrook Pop Warner Little Scholars to support their work in furthering their character development, teamwork, sportsmanship, academic growth, confidence-building and pride. The money will be used for scholarships, equipment and fees. The league’s favorite acronym is IAATK: It’s all about the kids. The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club is an organization of vintage car enthusiasts who meet monthly to... Full story
FALLBROOK – At the Fallbrook Camera Club’s awards banquet held May 7 at San Luis Rey Downs, club president and master of ceremonies Lin Craft introduced all past and present officers of the organization and thanked them for their work throughout the year. She also recognized all the competition judges and the program presenters who contributed to the club’s interesting year. With table floral arrangements made by Christel Lakata, later raffled off as door prizes, guests...
FALLBROOK – The next meeting of the Fallbrook Art Association will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 14, at the Fallbrook Public Utilities Department (FPUD) building, 990 E. Mission Road. The guest artist will be BJ. Wilson. Prior to the painting demonstration and meeting there will be an informal critique session from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Artists are invited to bring one or two paintings that are in progress (in any media format) and will receive suggestions on improving...
