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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PALA — Reggae legends UB40 have added superstar Maxi Priest as a special guest to their upcoming performance at Pala Casino Spa & Resort on August 11. Priest’s 20-year career has produced 10 albums and 14 top 40 songs and has made him a sensation worldwide. For ticket information, call Ticketmaster at (619) 220-TIXS.... Full story
FALLBROOK — Fallbrook seniors have some exciting travel options coming up that are guaranteed to provide outings of a good variety. On Monday, August 25, the group will journey to Valley View Casino in Valley Center. This trip is only $20 including the driver’s tip, $15 Moreplay on Players Cards, movie, water and jokes on the bus. Bus leaves the senior center at 8:30 a.m. and the casino at 2:30 p.m. for the return trip home. A free buffet will be given only to first-time signups and for August birthdays. Everyone must hav... Full story
Searching for great Japanese food? Look no further than Yama Restaurant, conveniently located on South Main in Fallbrook. The ambience of this comfortable, casual restaurant compliments a scrumptious, authentic Japanese menu, along with mouthwatering sushi selections. Hank Yamada, owner of Yama Sushi, makes it his mission to roll up the best sushi for his customers. “The perfect ingredients that go into sushi are freshness and technique,” he said. “Freshness is really numbe... Full story
BONSALL — Edward Jones financial advisor Kent Borsch recently presented the local American Red Cross with a check for $5,000. The funds are targeted for wildfire relief and to sponsor an upcoming lifeguard training event. “We greatly appreciated the Red Cross presence in our community during the devastating wildfires last fall, so we’re proud to donate to this very worthy organization,” Borsch said. Andy Jones, development manager for American Red Cross in San Diego/I...
FALLBROOK — The Country Farmhouse owners Debbie Estrada and Frances DuBroy have partnered with local distributors of XanGo, a whole food dietary supplement, to raise funds for a charitable program called Feed My Lambs. Feed My Lambs is a program designed to provide healthy meals to orphaned children in Kogoya Village, Malawi, Africa. Several Fallbrook locals are active in this program. Local XanGo distributors J. Brad Britton, Jerry Maurer, Jordan Cote and Don Green have donated a supply of one-ounce single servings of X... Full story
MURRIETA — Priscilla Sanchez, assistant general manager of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Fallbrook and Murrieta, received the Office Professional of the Year Award at the company’s 2008 national conference in June. In addition, the local franchise was named Regional Franchise of the Year. “Being awarded the Office Professional of the Year Award is an honor,” Sanchez said. The award is presented to a leading office professional based on factors such as professionalism, interaction with customers, attention to detail and out...
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), tobacco has many bad health effects, particularly for people with diabetes. They further explain that no matter how long you’ve smoked, your health will improve after you quit. Smoking can hurt your health. Tobacco narrows the blood vessels and increases your risk of heart disease. It can also cause cancer. Studies have shown that nicotine, the drug in tobacco, is one of the most addictive substances known. The ADA lists some ways smoking hurts your health: 1. Smoking r...
SAN DIEGO — Kids who have done something special for their local neighborhood or school or who have otherwise made a positive impact on the lives of others are asked to submit their stories to the Nestle Drumstick Ice Cream Cone Little Heroes Contest. Ten winners will be selected from the San Diego area. Each winner will receive four tickets to a San Diego Padres baseball game; a Nestle Drumstick Ice Cream Cone t-shirt, baseball cap and gift certificate; an invitation to a VIP reception where they will meet a player; and o... Full story
The County Department of Environmental Health is partnering with the San Diego County Library to provide collection containers for household battery recycling at 10 library branches, including the one in Fallbrook. The pilot project is funded by a grant from the California Integrated Waste Management Board and is aimed at increasing awareness of battery management requirements and providing convenient collection services. Household batteries are considered “universal waste” by the State of California. While less of a ris...
While not in the “world of cuisine” when Chuck Williams opened his first culinary in Sonoma in1956, he was already well known a decade latter as my career began to take flight. A few years later I got to go to his store in San Franscisco and as the saying goes, “I thought I’d died and gone to (culinary) heaven.” It was as good as any culinary store anywhere in the world. For many years it was the only place a serious cook could be assured of getting equipment and specialty products for what was then the emerging (think Ju...
Fiestas at the early and mid-nineteenth century rancheros had the reputation for extending several days, even weeks, and offered games, competitions, music, dancing and lots of wonderful Mexican food! However, the fiesta at Rancho Guajome Adobe was a day-long affair – a mini-fiesta compared to the fiestas of old. The uplifting sound of traditional Mexican tunes drifted through the air at the Rancho Guajome Adobe County Park in Vista on Saturday, July 19. The adobe was built i...
FALLBROOK — On Tuesday, July 8, several members of Fallbrook Village Rotary and their family members were allowed to tour the flight simulators for the Cobra and Huey helicopters. Rotarians were allowed to witness hands-on demonstrations of both helicopters. In the simulators, actual missions were depicted. The visitors left the demonstration in awe of the young men and women who fly these aircraft and the critical missions they perform.... Full story
In a best-case scenario, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors will spend nearly $3 million to lease three firefighting aircraft the county will never use. Details of the contract with the Province of Quebec, which owns the aircraft, are still being finalized, although the supervisors’ unanimous May 6 approval to authorize the leases also included direction not to execute the agreement until a technical committee resolves operational issues. The technical committee’s most recent meeting was June 11, and during previous me...
Mildred Ellen Standish, 75, died on Sunday, July 20, 2008, due to complications of cancer and pneumonia, surrounded by her loving husband, children and grandchildren. Born on November 7, 1932, in Howell, MI, Millie lived in Fallbrook for 37 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Pauline and William Jacobs and sisters Maxine and Marion. Millie was an active member in Soroptimist International of Fallbrook; she enjoyed traveling, gardening, baking cookies and the...
Georgina Wilmot passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at the age of 91 due to an unexpected abdominal aortal aneurysm. She was born on November 11, 1916, in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England. Georgina lived in the US for more than 40 years. She served as a nurse in London during WWII and went on to be part of the first generation of post war Teletype operators. She retired from Kaiser Aluminum in 1974. Georgina was preceded in death by her husband Frederick Wilmot and is survived...
Mary Bradford Pullen, a 43-year resident of Fallbrook, died of natural causes on July 4, 2008, at the Fallbrook Hospital Nursing Home. Her husband, Donald S. Pullen, preceded her in death in 1995. Long active in the community and avid golfers, the Pullens moved to Fallbrook in 1965, building one of the original adobe homes in Pala Mesa Village. Mary was born in Minot, ND, in 1918 of parents Emeline Western Bradford and Benjamin Bradford, Judge and Magistrate of Minot. She was...
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The 2008 San Diego County Fair was a sizzling success for the students of the Fallbrook FFA. The weather was hot but the time the students and their animal projects spent together was worth it. Steer, goat, pig and lamb projects were a part of it. I asked Raquel Varela how her experience at fair was; she responded, “Well, fair always has its ups and downs. There’s the stress that’s built up all year, the nervousness of not knowing what the future will hold and the happi...
Fallbrook 4-H, Grange and FFA members were well represented in the champion rounds and other events at the 2008 San Diego County Fair. Beginning with opening weekend at the fair, the barns were filled with goats, cattle, sheep, swine, rabbits, poultry and more to give the citizens of our county a glimpse into the livestock found throughout. Breed Week was marked by the 4-H goat group showing their dairy and pygmy goats for awards and then Market Week began. Groups from all...
Thirteen members of Rainbow Valley Grange’s Youth Fair Team participated in the San Diego County Fair this year. Their entries included dairy goats, pygmy goats, market goats, one steer, one dog and two riders in the horse events. Highlights of the team’s efforts included Jenna Lathrop winning the Senior Market Goat Showmanship title and finishing seventh in Master Showmanship. Missy Dunckel finished fourth in Senior Showmanship, while her brother Chris earned second pla... Full story
Today, “actual age” and “physical age” are two different things. For those who care for their bodies, by following the easy dietary and exercise recommendations for anti-aging, it is possible to feel and look younger without drastic measures. Dr. Mehmet Oz, a cardiothoracic surgeon and author, has shared his tips for turning back the clock and boosting health in the process. His approach is not new and can easily be adapted by anyone. Here are some top points to consider: · Choose healthy foods: Antioxidants are found in most...
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Continued from last week’s issue of the Village News, this is part two of District Attorney Paul Greenwood’s 10 steps to avoiding elder abuse. Greenwood has put together a guideline called “It’s Not Rude to be Shrewd.” His first five steps included choosing a caregiver with caution, inventorying jewelry, using a shredder, protecting mail and doing credit checks on yourself. Here are the second five. Every telephone should have caller ID This is a simple, inexpensive way of knowing who is calling you before you answer. P... Full story
Fallbrook Hospital will offer “Joint Replacement Surgery: What to Expect” on Wednesday, July 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Conference Room B. The class is open to anyone scheduled for a partial or total knee replacement or total hip replacement and to those who may be considering the surgery. Speakers from departments such as admitting, surgery, physical therapy, case management, home health and skilled nursing will cover what to expect and answer any questions. An orthopedic surgeon from Fallbrook-Temecula Valley Orthopedic Ass...
The Fallbrook chapter of the Senior Circle will be hosting a talk entitled “Every Step You Take, Care for Your Feet,” Thursday, July 31, at 2 p.m. Ronald Vanderheyden, DPM, podiatric medicine and surgery and member of Fallbrook Hospital medical staff, will discuss common foot problems and treatment options available. This event is open to the public and will be held at Silvergate, 420 Elbrook Drive. Refreshments will be served and there will be a drawing for door prizes. Seating is limited. Call Jan Mangus at (760) 731... Full story
