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Sugar Spike, a four-year-old filly stabled at the San Luis Rey Downs Thoroughbred Training Center, was leading for part of her race July 20 on Opening Day of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club meet. Sugar Spike led at the quarter-mile and half-mile points during the six-furlong race on Del Mar’s all-weather track before finishing fifth in the day’s seventh race. “We think it was a good performance,” said owner Marsha Naify. The California-bred daughter of Bertrando and Secretsandlies had won two of her nine previous races:...
The American Quarter Horse Association inducted First Down Dash into the AQHA Hall of Fame during a July 19 ceremony at the AQHA museum in Amarillo. First Down Dash, who stood at Vessels Stallion Farm in Bonsall prior to his Nov. 25 death at the age of 26, was the top all-time stallion in the history of quarter horse racing. “It’s a great honor,” Bonnie Vessels said of First Down Dash’s induction. Following First Down Dash’s passing, a special vote was taken at the AQHA convention to add First Down Dash to the previously-sele... Full story
FALLBROOK – Some of the group leaders at Christ the King Lutheran Church (CTK) decided to dress up as Sesame Street characters for opening night, July 25, at vacation Bible school (VBS). CTK kicked off their 2011 VBS by greeting and signing up over 100 kids. Their theme this year was “Main Street Parables,” which told all about how Jesus turned people’s lives upside down and inside out through parables that challenged them to look at themselves and others in new ways....
Pastor Phil Tukua, who has served as senior pastor at Christ The King Lutheran Church (CTK) has retired after 30 years of ministry and 21 years at CTK. After earning both a Bachelor’s degree and a Master of Divinity, Rev. Philip Tukua was ordained on June 21, 1981. The first church that he served was Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran in Whittier, followed by Grace Lutheran in Huntington Beach. Twenty-one years ago he came to Christ The King in Fallbrook. At that time there w...
The Fallbrook Public Utility District approved the development of an agreement with the County of San Diego to provide sewer service to Fallbrook Community Airpark. The 4-1 FPUD board vote July 25, with Archie McPhee in opposition, approves future sewer service for a capacity of one equivalent dwelling unit. “It’s just to provide service for an office trailer at the airpark,” said FPUD engineering and planning manager Jack Bebee. The sewer service agreement will also give County Airports the infrastructure for other poten...
FALLBROOK – The Boys and Girls Clubs of North County installed their new officers and directors for the 2011 to 2012 year at their July 28 board meeting. The Boys and Girls Club has 1100 annual members and provides character development programs to assist youth in becoming the best they can be. Membership is only $30 per year and no one is ever turned away due to economic hardship. Programs and activities include • Character and ladership development •... Full story
SAN DIEGO –On Aug. 6 at noon, Ronald McDonald will be at Fallbrook Library to share his excitement for books and encourage kids to read through his magical reading program, “It’s Book Time with Ronald McDonald!'” Fallbrook Library is located at 124 South Mission Road. This 35-minute, fun-filled and educational show, which is designed specifically for students in elementary school, includes a sock-puppet bookworm named Stoogie, and a creative mix of music, magic and games that will encourage children to make time every...
FALLBROOK –The Sheriff’s Department is reminding teen drivers to avoid distractions and focus their full attention on the road and urging them to attend a free Start Smart class. The classes will be held Aug. 24 and Sept. 7 at Fallbrook High School, 2400 S. Stagecoach Lane, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Media Room 201. A parent or guardian must accompany their teen driver throughout the class. To save a seat, contact Deputy Mark Cahill at (760) 451-3190 or [email protected]. To learn more about Start Smart visit h... Full story
FALLBROOK – Twelve young men and three not-so-young Scout Masters from Troop 739 recently embarked on a nine day adventure. They started out at the Riverside train station and journeyed overnight to Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, NM. The Scout patrol then headed out on the trail with two experienced wranglers and traveled on horseback over 53 miles in five days. The Scouts trained for over a year preparing for this very special trip. They learned that with hard work a...
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FALLBROOK – All students that will be attending Fallbrook Union High School (FUHS) in the upcoming 2011-2012 school year must complete the registration process. Registration documents and information materials are now available online at www.fallbrookhs.org. Please visit the School Registration quick link to access documents in English or Spanish. Registration packets are also available in the FUHS Assistant Principal’s Office from August 8 through 12. It is important that students (and parents) type, sign, and print a... Full story
FALLBROOK - Father Bonaventure from Holy Innocents Children’s Hospital in Uganda was the speaker at a recent Rotary Club of Fallbrook weekly meeting. He brought a message of hope and gratitude from the children of Mbarara, Uganda thanking the members for their support and purchase of equipment and needed projects. Father Bonaventure reminded the attendees that just two years ago this hospital did not exist, but today it serves thousands of children each year.Fallbrook R...
BONSALL – Kramer’s ATA Martial Arts’ students recently traveled to Little Rock, Ark. for the 2011 ATA Taekwondo World Championships for competitions and testing. They returned with many great successes. Tammy Kramer won the 2011 World Championship in Traditional Weapons and the bronze medal in XMA Weapons. Elaine Tedrick won the 2011 World Championship in Creative Weapons and the silver medal in Traditional Weapons. Ashlee Dasinger won the 2011 bronze medal in Sparring....
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Four former Fallbrook High School athletes were on the spring list of all-time San Diego County high school greats selected by the San Diego Hall of Champions. The list of the top 50 baseball players in the history of the California Interscholastic Federation’s San Diego Section included 2001 Fallbrook High School graduates Matt Chico and Donny Lucy; the top 50 softball players included 1988 Fallbrook graduate Patti Pearson; and 1990 Fallbrook graduate Brent Noon was one of the top 50 boys track and field athletes. The H... Full story
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FALLBROOK – On July 23 and 24, a plant/rummage sale fundraiser was held for Senior/Special Needs Assistance Project Endeavor (SSNAAPE) at the home of Tom and Ingrid Reinig. All proceeds will assist SSNAAPE, a local non-profit animal organization, to support animals and owners in local communities with spay and neutering and medical financial assistance for low income families, along with networking for displaced pets. The combined plant and rummage sale was such a huge... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook VFW Post 1924 Ladies Auxiliary donated $500 to the Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary’s courier service. The courier service averages over 100 rides per month taking patients, many of them local veterans, to and from their appointments. The courier service, run by volunteers, can use assistance for gas and van repairs. Anyone who needs a ride from the Courier Service can call Marilyn Qualls at (760) 599-3397....
SAN DIEGO – San Diego County Library’s (SDCL) customers are asked to bring in a new copy of Now You See Her by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge on Thursday, August 11 for its Most Wanted book donation campaign. The library’s 31 copies of Now You See Her currently have a waiting list of 244 customers, meaning many customers will be waiting months to read his latest novel. Library customers can share their love of libraries and literacy by donating the Book of the Month or one of SDCL’s Top Ten Most Wanted books... Full story
Marines are trained to save lives and react quickly in the event of a crisis. For one Camp Pendleton veteran, this training is the reason he is still alive today. For the past three decades, Larry Aney a retired Marine Corps master sergeant and former base game warden has taken many trips to the base’s designated hunting grounds. However, little did Aney know that his recent trip could have been his last. For many years, Aney would step up on a boulder protruding over a r...
FALLBROOK – A college planning workshop, “The Premier,” is being offered for parents of Fallbrook High students on Mondays, Aug. 8, 15, 23, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room at Fallbrook Library. The workshop will be hosted by College Funding Connection which guarantees parents will save money on college with its help. Seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve a seat for one of these workshops, call (760) 889-1828....
When the best chefs in Fallbrook try to outdo each other – watch out – it becomes a fierce battle of the taste buds each summer at the “Taste of Fallbrook.” Although this is a competition with prizes awarded, everyone who samples the creative fare is a winner. Quite a few people love La Caseta’s “Pork Tacos” as evidenced by the Mexican restaurant’s selection as the “Best Taste of Fallbrook” this year. The tacos were overflowing with marinated pork, guacamole and p...
The Healthy Woman Ladies Night Out event on July 26 attracted 220 program members and guests at Fallbrook Hospital’s new Center for Specialty Services. Before the guest speakers were introduced, there was a steady sound of chatter as the women visited with each other while eating a light dinner of pesto chicken pasta salad and fruit salad. The food was prepared by Stephen Spencer, executive chef of Fallbrook Hospital. While everyone was enjoying the meal, Healthy Woman p... Full story
VISTA - An Escondido man who stole $6,000 from a Fallbrook bank last year pleaded guilty today to one count of robbery. John Charles O'Donnell, 31, faces up to 24 months in prison when he is sentenced Aug. 31, said Deputy District Attorney Brock Arstill. The defendant used a demand note to rob a Chase bank branch in the 1000 block of South Mission Road about 3:30 p.m. last Dec. 9. Tipsters identified O'Donnell as the suspected bandit from surveillance photos of the heist publicized by local news agencies. He was arrested...