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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ESCONDIDO — Margaret Maratsos is one of three high school graduates entering college this fall with the goal of becoming high school agriculture teachers who have been awarded the Fran Hillebrecht Memorial Scholarship for 2008 by the San Diego County Farm Bureau (SDCFB) Scholarship Committee. Maratsos, who will enter Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo this fall, spent her four years at Fallbrook High School devoted to the Future Farmers of America (FFA) program, earning countless awards and recognitions, including the coveted Golden S... Full story
Seventeen Boy Scouts and six adult leaders from the Camp Pendleton-based Troop 789 attended a week-long summer camp July 19-27 at Emerald Bay on Catalina Island along with along with Troop 223 from Pacific Palisades. The scouts of Troop 789, whose ages vary from 11 to 15, experienced a wide variety of activities on the ocean, including snorkeling, rowing, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, wake boarding and tubing. They also participated in several activities ashore, such as rifle,...
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FALLBROOK — A free all-day seminar designed to acquaint first-time homebuyers with programs as well as current requirements for homeownership is scheduled for Saturday, August 16. Stephanie Murphy, a consultant with Money Management International and lead presenter, said attendees will get up-to-date information about government support programs as well as tips on meeting their obligations to maintain their new home. The seminar, which starts at 9 a.m. and runs until 5 p.m., will be held at the Fallbrook Public Utility D...
A local couple received individual awards July 19 at the annual meeting of the Wild West History Association in Tulsa, OK. John D. Tanner, Jr. was honored for his lifetime contributions to Wild West History. John has many years of researching, documenting and writing about the events, places and characters of the American West in the late 1800s and early 1900s. He is the author of five books and many articles on these events. John is retired from his position as professor of h... Full story
Fallbrook Seniors Golf Group August 5, 2008 Meadow Lakes Country Club Team 1-2-3 First place: 125 Larry Mitzner, Chuck Wood Horst Wendt, Doug Sheldon Second place: 128 Herb Marbach, Dick Coapman Clay Teare, Woody Carter Third place: 132 (card-off) Bert Cappai, Les Hansen Frank Haverkamp, draw Pala Mesa Men’s Club July 30, 2008 Format: Low Gross – Low Net Low gross First place Rich Dillon 79 Second place Steve Williams 81 Low net First place Earl Saulsbury 66 Second place Ed Fallon 69 Third place Tom Summers 70 Lee Howard 70 F... Full story
The 14th Annual San Diego Shrine Scramble Charity Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, August 25, at Shadowridge Golf Club, 1980 Gateway Drive, Vista. The winning four-person team wins four memberships to Shadowridge. The event is limited to the first paid 120 players. Cost ($175 each) includes golf, half cart and an awards meal. Awards meal for non-golfers is $25. There will be a silent auction and raffles for prizes such as rounds of golf, a Scotty Cameron putter, a Taylormade Kingdom fitting session, weekend getaways,...
The California state legislature honored Laura Rosier as an Outstanding Woman in Thoroughbred Horse Racing. The resolution, authored by State Assemblyman Anthony Portantino and State Senator Bob Margett, was presented to Rosier on April 11 at the Santa Anita track in Arcadia. “Racing has given me more than I can ever give back,” Rosier said. The resolution noted that through her achievements as a supporter of the horse racing and breeding industries Rosier has become a positive role model for young people. “My exper...
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Joe Silvey, the new football coach at Fallbrook High School, addressed Fallbrook Village Rotary at their meeting last week. Silvey graduated from Princeton, coached six years at Santa Margarita High School and came to Fallbrook from Carlsbad, where he was defensive coordinator. Silvey emphasized that he is drilling into his team the concept that “the team is greater than yourself.” He is also emphasizing the team’s positive interaction with the community. One his first steps...
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Our Children’s and Youth Ministry at Christ The King Lutheran Church have lots of great programs going on right now and plenty of new ones coming up this fall. Come and be a part of all the fun things happening here! To ask about it, call the church office at (760) 728-3256 and ask for Brandon Way for the junior and senior high youth groups and Jenny Promack for the Children’s Ministry, grades three through six. They’d both love to hear from you and give you all the information on how to become a part of the fun!...
It is easy to understand why Christians have always loved the psalms of the Bible. We can read about pain, doubt, and disappointments in the psalms. You will not find glib platitudes for suffering people there. We don’t have to put on a brave face and pretend everything is well. Life is messy. Sometimes we are confused. Our hearts get broken. The psalms let people with real pain and messy lives be honest with themselves, and more importantly, honest with God. Psalm 73 is a good example. It starts out, “Truly God is good to... Full story
Date Vicinity Incident 7/30 4800 blk Dulin Rd Threaten crime with intent to terrorize 7/31 300 blk W Aviation Commercial burglary 8/1 5000 blk Olive Hill Rd Grand theft 8/4 500 blk Alturas Vandalism 8/4 3600 blk Katie Leandre Dr Grand theft 8/4 1300 blk Sunset Grove Rd Arrest: possession of controlled substance 8/5 1200 blk Alturas Arrest: possession of controlled substance 8/6 1600 blk N Stage Coach Ln Fire investigation 8/6 3700 blk E Mission Vandalism 8/6 36000 blk Lake Circle Dr Vandalism 8/7 Palomino at McDonald Arrest:... Full story
A Federal grant to a local tribal consortium will provide for expansion of the North County Transit District’s Route 388 line, which currently serves several Indian reservations. Whether that expansion includes a stop at the park-and-ride near the intersection of Interstate 15 and State Route 76 is yet to be determined. “We’ve just got to meet with North County Transit District and see what we can work out,” said Boxie Phoenix, a Barona Indian Reservation tribal elder who is the co-chair of the Tribal Transportation Working G... Full story
SAN DIEGO — A ballot proposal seeking to create a regional fire agency to enhance firefighting resources and services – funded by a countywide parcel tax – received unanimous support from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors on August 6. The ballot measure will be decided by voters on the November 4 general election and requires a two-thirds vote of the public to pass. The ballot measure would form the San Diego Regional Fire Protection Agency, governed by a 10-member board, along with levying a countywide tax of $52 p... Full story
“North County has lost one of its finest citizens…” –Fifth District Supervisor Bill Horn Ross Daily, who was instrumental in the community of De Luz and who was also a founder of Rainbow Municipal Water District, passed away August 7, 2008, at the age of 92. Daily was admitted to Fallbrook Hospital the morning before his death after taking ill the night of August 5. He passed away in the early afternoon. “He was just one remarkable person,” said De Luz Volunteer Fire Depart... Full story
FALLBROOK — A “Lemon-Aid for Tanner” fundraiser will be held at multiple locations in North County Saturday, August 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. One location will be in front of the Albertsons store in Fallbrook. Proceeds/donations will benefit Tanner Rico, grandson of Joe and Judy Rico of Fallbrook. Family members say 3-year-old Tanner is in “the fight of his life” with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a devastating, progressive muscle-wasting disorder. Tanner is the son of To... Full story
FALLBROOK — The fourth annual Los Padrinos Silent Auction and Luau Fundraiser will be held on August 23 to raise much-needed funds for the Fallbrook Child Development Center (FCDC). This year’s “Evening of Revelry” will be held at the home of Camilla and Bill Albert. The cost is $100 per person and tropical attire is requested. Valet parking will be available. The FCDC aims to help young children in the community succeed in all facets of their lives for a brighter future. The center provides quality early childhood educati...
Members of the community are invited to a Warrior football pep rally on Saturday, August 16, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Major Market parking lot. Players will be on hand to distribute the upcoming season’s game schedule posters free of charge, shake hands, take pictures and/or sign posters as requested. In addition, community members are invited to purchase a barbecue lunch including a hamburger or hot dog, a drink and a bag of chips for $5 per plate. All proceeds will benefit the Fallbrook football program. The Fallbrook F...
Live Oak Elementary School will offer a New Student/Parent Orientation on Thursday, August 21, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Meet the principal, staff and PTA representatives. School starts on Monday, August 25....
The Bottom Shelf bookstore will have an “End of Summer” half-price sale on Friday, August 29. All merchandise will be half-off price marked, including hard- and soft-cover fiction, new releases and best sellers, biographies, history, cookbooks, children’s books and much more. On the special sale day, the store will open at 10 a.m. and remain open until 5 p.m. The bookstore will be open with regular hours and regular prices on Saturday, August 30, and closed Monday, September 1, for Labor Day. The store is located on the l...
The Fallbrook Women’s Connection will host a brunch at the Grand Tradition at 1602 South Mission Road on August 15 at 10 a.m. Penny-pinchers will enjoy a style show on “Dress for Success on $20 or Less.” Arlene Yates, singer and songwriter, will lift spirits with her voice. Vicki Sebastian will speak on “Circumstances: They Need Not Control You.” Call (760) 723-1605 or (760) 728-4513 for reservations ($20). Complimentary childcare with reservation.... Full story
Keely Yankie, who attended Zion Lutheran School, then Fallbrook High for four years, is now a student at Purdue University in the ROTC program. Her major is aeronautical engineering and after graduation she will be commissioned as an Air Force Second Lieutenant. Her career goal is to become a pilot and she has already been a passenger in a T-6, which is a trainer for the F-16. “It was an amazing experience,” she noted. Keely said that she has always loved the military and was... Full story
Volunteering at the local Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society office can be a rewarding experience. While helping marines and sailors solve their emergency needs, volunteers can enhance their job skills and knowledge of customer service, public speaking, computer software and family budgeting. Due to the high volume of summer transfers, the Camp Pendleton office has several volunteer openings. These positions offer opportunities for personal growth and increased self-confidence while helping service members achieve financial...
