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  • Thank you, thank you

    Updated Jul 24, 2014

    On July 11, we were dining at Brother’s Bistro, celebrating my sister’s birthday. When it was time to pay our bill, the waitress informed us someone had paid our tab. I had my World War II cap on, which signified my service on the “Good Ship LST 34.” Our most dramatic encounter was in the Phillipines, shooting down the flotilla of Japanese “dive bombers,” better known as “kamikaze’s.” It was pretty exciting there for a while. Fortunately for me, the good God up there didn’t have room for me at that time. But, it was war and...

  • Thank you for announcing my concert

    Updated Jul 24, 2014

    I am so grateful for the coverage you gave me on my Friends of the Fallbrook Library Concert. I was thrilled by the attendance of a capacity crowd, and overwhelmed by the outpouring of appreciation and support. I want to thank everybody who helped me so much to make this concert happen: Randie Wilson, for playing guitar and preparing the drum and bass grooves; my dad, Jack, for singing; and my mom, Marilee, for video recording. I am also so thankful to Friends of the Library for arranging my concert, and to Eric Wilcox, for...

  • Crape myrtles bloom in Fallbrook

    Updated Jul 24, 2014

  • Jones' celebrate 50th anniversary

    Updated Jul 24, 2014

    FALLBROOK – George E. Jones, Jr. and the former Carolyn King will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 26, 2014. The couple, who married in West Sacramento, Calif., met when the groom was stationed there while serving in the Marine Corps. They commemorated the occasion on July 20 with family by doing what they love best – attending a San Diego Padres baseball game at Petco Park. Following the game, Mr. and Mrs. Jones enjoyed a catered dinner at the...

  • Democratic Club to hear about prevailing wage

    Updated Jul 24, 2014

    FALLBROOK – The August Fallbrook Democratic Club meeting will be held on Thursday, Aug. 7 with guest speaker Kyle Frohlander at the Fallbrook Hilltop Center, 331 East Elder. Social hour will begin at 6:30 p.m., the meeting at 7 p.m. Frohlander is the community outreach coordinator for Smart Cities Prevail, a nonprofit organization based in California, where it serves as an information source for news media, community leaders and members of the public interested in learning more about prevailing wage. There will also be...

  • Alumni to hold Backpacking Potluck Aug. 2

    Updated Jul 24, 2014

    FALLBROOK – On Saturday, Aug. 2, the Fallbrook Alumni Association will host its annual Backpacking Potluck at 211 S. Stage Coach Lane. Packing begins at 11 a.m., followed by a potluck lunch for all to enjoy. The backpacks will be delivered to Fallbrook High School before the 2014-15 school year begins. Every year, the association of former FUHS students rally to give back to the local high school by providing these most-needed supplies for students, all of which are made possible through the generous support of...

  • 9/11 Memorial Hill Climb slated for Sept. 13

    Updated Jul 24, 2014

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Firefighters will host their 9/11 Memorial Hill Climb on Saturday, Sept. 13, to honor the memories of those who have lost their lives. This event remembers all the victims of that tragic day and honors the sacrifice made by those who gave it their all. Participant check-in begins at 8 a.m. followed by a brief ceremony at 8:30 and the climb taking place from 9 to 10:30 a.m. This is the fourth year the Fallbrook Firefighters have teamed up with the Fallbrook Land Conservancy to utilize Monserate...

  • Roybal – Manzano wed

    Updated Jul 24, 2014

    FALLBROOK – Mark Roybal, a 1979 graduate of Fallbrook High School, and Magaly Manzano, the goddaughter of Dennis Owen, a longtime resident of Fallbrook were married on July 19 in Fallbrook.... Full story

  • Schenk – Kramer marry

    Updated Jul 24, 2014

    FALLBROOK – J.R. and Tara Schenk and Fred and Tammy Kramer are proud to announce the recent marriage of their children, Chloe Schenk and Andrew Kramer on May 10. Chloe is a 4th degree black belt in Songahm Taekwondo and an instructor at Success ATA Martial Arts. Andrew is a graduate of Cal State San Marcos with a degree in business and marketing. He is a 5th degree black belt and the owner of Success ATA Martial Arts with locations in Fallbrook and Bonsall. The wedding...

  • Pattycaker

    Updated Jul 24, 2014