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  • Legacy Endowment welcomes Reinke as board member

    Updated Jun 16, 2006

    FALLBROOK — Legacy Endowment… the Community Foundation announces Rhonda Reinke as a new member of the governing board. Rhonda and her husband, Maj. Gen. Claude Reinke (USMC, ret.) reside in Fallbrook. Rhonda is the owner of Jasmine Rose Boutique/Benjamin Carson Corner, located in the Historic Downtown District of Fallbrook. Rhonda serves as a member of the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce, Soroptimist International of Fallbrook, the Historical Downtown Business Association, Fallbrook Beatification Alliance, Connections and the... Full story

  • Relay for Life Luminaria Ceremony special

    Updated Jun 16, 2006

    FALLBROOK — A major highlight of the upcoming Fallbrook Relay for Life, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, is the Luminaria Ceremony, “the lighting of candles in special glowing bags, each with a name and a story to tell.” The candle-lighting ceremony will take place at dusk on Saturday, June 17, at the Fallbrook High School Stadium. The candles are a moving tribute to a cancer survivor or are lit in memory of a loved one who lost the battle against cancer. The candles will burn all night, lighting the way for the w...

  • Nurses gather to reminisce

    Updated Jun 16, 2006

    Familiar nurses, including Rita Anderson, Evelyn Mager, Ann Pack, Judy Ritter, Gwen Gibrey, Fay Baldwin and Doris Schultz, who have served the community of Fallbrook through their work at Fallbrook Hospital were invited to a special luncheon at Judy Ritter’s home on June 2....

  • Patients name exceptional nurse

    Updated Jun 16, 2006

    FALLBROOK — Once again, patients at Fallbrook Hospital have spoken up to shine a spotlight on the exceptional care provided by a nurse. Jean Kowell, RN, was nominated by patients for the care she offers and was named the Fallbrook Hospital Patient Choice Award winner for 2006. Jean has been a nurse for 15 years and says “nursing is tough but highly rewarding.” She has worked at Fallbrook Hospital for six years and is a nurse in the Medical/Surgical Unit. “I appreciate receiving this honor,” she said, “and really enjoy the peo... Full story

  • Dickinsons to assist orphans

    Updated Jun 16, 2006

    FALLBROOK — For two weeks, Andrew, Whitney and Jeff Dickinson will become best friends with a special group of Chinese orphans. The Dickinsons will be traveling into the remote mountains of Jing Gang Shan to spend two weeks with their new little buddies. They will spend the time swimming in rivers, playing sports and games, creating crafts and enjoying authentic Chinese food. The children Andrew, Whitney and Jeff will be working with need a best friend, someone who will encourage them for who they are and love them despite t...

  • Wheelchairs offered

    Updated Jun 16, 2006

    The Senior Wheels USA Program makes available power wheelchairs to senior citizens and the permanently disabled at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. The power wheelchairs are provided to those who can no longer walk nor self-propel a manual wheelchair and who meet the additional guidelines of the program. No deposit is required. If the patient’s need is for use in the home, please call for more information to see if they qualify. Call toll-free 1-800-246-6010.... Full story

  • Free press seminar

    Updated Jun 16, 2006

    FALLBROOK — Learn how to communicate without cost to the community through the Fallbrook/Bonsall Village News. Hear from Julie Reeder, publisher of the Village News, the effective parameters of creating an interesting press release. Recognize the differences between editorials, press releases, news, feature stories and advertising. Understand how to interact with the media by gaining expertise in: •Handling phone calls from reporters •Effectively requesting coverage of events •Writing press releases •Submitting press rel... Full story

  • 'Guys and Dolls' dance and gamble at the Mission Theatre

    Updated Jun 16, 2006

    The Mission Theatre in Fallbrook is 60 years old this month, and to commemorate the occasion Patty Hornsveld, director of CAST Productions, chose to produce the play “Guys and Dolls” because it is set in the 1940s. The play was directed by Jennifer Hornsveld, who commented, “I fell in love with the characters from ‘Guys and Dolls’ because in so many ways they mirror the stages of the human condition.” The musical, which debuted on Broadway in 1950, was written by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrow, who based their work on a short...

  • Remain Healthy Through the Years ......Women's Health Guide For Their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and Beyond

    Updated Jun 16, 2006

    It is projected that by the year 2050, 20.7 percent of the population will be comprised of individuals over the age of 65, according to the U.S. Bureau of the Census, Resident Population Projections by Sex and Age: 2005 to 2050. As such, there has been much health hype lately, particularly for the senior woman. But paying attention to a healthy lifestyle is something that should begin early on in a woman’s life and be customized to her needs as she ages. 20s Women on the tail end of adolescence and beginning their adult lives...

  • Obesity Now a Health Epidemic, Not Just an Image Issue

    Updated Jun 16, 2006

    When most people think of obesity, the physical side effects, such as a big belly or love handles, may come to mind. While self-esteem and body image are intertwined for most people, it’s important to understand that obesity has far more negative consequences than just how you look in the mirror. Having reached epidemic status throughout the country, obesity is more common than ever before. Each day, more and more adults and children are becoming obese or developing habits that will lead them down the road to obesity. A...

  • It's the berries for the Father's Day

    Updated Jun 16, 2006

    As Father’s Day comes smack dab in berry season, there’s more than plenty of inspiration for these sweet, bright nuggets of culinary delight to be the basis for any number of sweet treats. Some of today’s recipes are from my father’s family of cooks. All were unpretentious. All knew the value of a dime or dollar. And, all loved when the family gathered on holidays to visit and eat and listen to stories. In my remembering the stories were kinda non-stop and seemed to pass from my grandma to the next person and then to the next...

  • Hot Summer Nights rev up

    Updated Jun 16, 2006

    Hot Summer Nights was held on June 9 at Hot Summer Nights in downtown, June 9 at Hot Summer Nights in downtown Fallbrook,...

  • Pacific Animal Productions in charge of fair exhibit

    Updated Jun 16, 2006

    This year’s San Diego County Fair has much local appeal. Karla Majewski of Pacific Animal Productions has been contracted to create the featured animal exhibit. The theme of the fair this year is “Ride the Tide to Fun,” in partnership with the world-renowned artist Wyland, and will focus on waterways and clean water. Guests will have the opportunity to see some animals who call our rivers and streams “home.” The star of the exhibit, “Glory,” a full-grown bald eagle, is a wonderful ambassador of our nation’s symbol. His unfort...

  • Bouzan wins Emmy Award

    Updated Jun 16, 2006

    At the annual Pacific Southwest Region Emmy Awards presentations held at the Omni Hotel June 3, David L. Bouzan, director, computer programming and graphics at UCSD, won an Emmy for animation and graphics for a filmed scientific presentation of “When Things Get Small.” The film graphically portrays nanotechnology physicist Dr. Ivan Schuller, Rich Wargo and UC President Robert Dynes to explain nano concepts. The program was funded in part by the National Science Foundation, the California Institute for Telecommunications and...

  • SHERIFF'S LOG

    Updated Jun 16, 2006

    Date Vicinity Incident 6/4 Sandia Creek Bridge Petty theft 6/4 2000 blk Tecalote Dr Vehicle burglary 6/4 5700 blk Rainbow Hghts Rd Vandalism 6/4 300 blk E Mission Vehicle burglary 6/4 1200 blk Old Stage Rd Vehicle burglary 6/6 3100 blk Gird Rd Petty theft 6/6 400 blk W Fallbrook St Petty theft 6/6 30100 blk S Mission, Bonsall Commercial burglary 6/6 300 blk E Elder Burglary 6/7 200 blk W Elder Harassing phone calls 6/7 1600 blk Reche Rd Arrest: parole violation 6/7 1300 blk S Mission Commercial burglary 6/8 1300 blk S...