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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Stockholm is a jazzy, dashing and entirely delightful city complete with castles, museums and the romantic archipelago with its dizzying array of islands boasting an assortment of lighthouses and what seems like a million cozy red cottages. However, Sweden north of Stockholm is a treasure in itself and deserves closer inspection. Here among endless forests and vibrant meadows are hidden treasures that are the key to the heart of Sweden’s history. In a province called Gastrikland lies Årsunda Viking, a farm created with in...
PALOMAR MOUNTAIN — Blood samples collected from six out of seven ground squirrels at the Doane Valley Campground on Palomar Mountain have tested positive for the plague, County Vector Control officials announced last Thursday. “In July of this year, another ground squirrel in this same vicinity tested positive for plague,” said Gary Erbeck, director of the Department of Environmental Health. “The good news is that we have taken preventative measures since July, such as placing flea dusting stations for the squirrels after t...
Husband and wife team John and Michelle Alonso have created a homey ambience in the Contract Carpet showroom. At the center of their quaint showroom are two plush leather couches and a coffee table where patrons can sit down in a relaxed atmosphere and discuss the variety of quality inventory that Contract Carpet has to offer. “We want people to feel like they are home,” said Michelle. There are numerous skylights in this showroom. Natural lighting provides customers with an accurate definition of both the detail and col... Full story
BONSALL — Edward Jones financial advisor Kent Borsch will host a professional broadcast course titled “Saving for College on a Tax-advantaged Basis” for CPAs, tax professionals and attorneys at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 29, at 5256 South Mission Road, Suite 807. This program is designed to help tax and legal practitioners advise their clients about the options available to help reduce college costs, navigate through financial aid and help increase the tax advantages associated with college, such as 529 plans, Cover...
FALLBROOK — A recruitment effort that reached as far as India ended Friday when the Rainbow Municipal Water District Board of Directors hired a Fallbrook man as their new general manager. At a special meeting, directors unanimously approved a five-year contract with new General Manager Dave Seymour, a three-year Fallbrook resident. Seymour, 50, begins his new job, which pays $156,000 a year, on September 17. By accepting the Rainbow position, Seymour will leave his post of director of operations for the Santa Margarita W...
It’s almost that time of year again when residents are in for a special treat at the Warrior Grille located at Fallbrook High School. Regional Occupational Program (ROP) students enrolled in the Restaurant Occupations course will soon be creating exceptional dishes for their 2007 fall dinner menu. Repeat customers will notice that the charming restaurant has been transformed with an attractive nautical theme. Larry Koch, the restaurant occupational instructor, affirms that more mouthwatering entrees, appetizers and deserts a...
FALLBROOK — Golden Bough, the internationally known Celtic trio that has pleased Fallbrook audiences before, will give a repeat performance Friday, August 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the intimate setting of the home of Ken and Phee Graydon. “Folk music events always benefit from the comfort of a house concert setting over that of a fellowship or concert hall, and in folk music circles it is possible to perform nationwide in private homes,” said Phee, Fallbrook Americana Music Series (FAMS) co-chairman. “Celtic” is usually thought o...
Rainbow Girl Sai-Han Ackerman serves Bob De Cuir dinner at the Masonic Lodge as Maggie De Cuir looks on. The Masonic Lodge provides funds to the Rainbow Girls in exchange for their assistance with the meals....
At the Fallbrook Spine Center, Dean Robinson, DC, has created a peerless office that offers patients an array of multilevel care. Patients have access to Robinson, Kaleem Uddin, MD, neurologist, two acupuncturists, a nutritionist, a massage therapist and a personal trainer whose emphasis is in rehabilitation. “These specialties enhance the care that our patients get,” says Robinson. “ have an opportunity to get their condition evaluated from many different perspectives.” Robinson is a huge proponent of rehabilitation and cla...
Personally, I always enjoyed packing lunches for school. I looked at it as, well, kind of an adventure. I wanted to be sure the lunch was healthy, but somehow fun, because kids really look forward to that break in the day. I guess it is also important to go on the record saying I never was the “throw a sandwich and a Twinkie in the bag” type. I also did not want to be rushing around in the morning, frantically packing a lunch, because I found it too stressful, considering in the early morning I am still trying to figure out w...
Fallbrook senior Dennis Owen will soon be returning a ring given to him by a friend killed in the Korean War to the family of his fallen friend. Owen tracked down two sisters of Art Arveson and will be sending the ring by certified mail to one of the sisters who lives in Fort Mojave, Arizona. Darlene Savoie now lives in Fort Mojave year-round while Donna Elliott splits time between Fort Mojave and Brinnon, Washington. “It really means a lot to the family to get that ring back,” Elliott said. Art Arveson and Dennis Owen bot...
Two new classes will be available for students when Fallbrook Union High School convenes its fall semester on Monday, August 20. Both require creativity and passion. These join 174 other course offerings to provide a wide and varied choice for students. Riding on the crest of emerging technology, “Introduction to Geographic Information Systems,” an introductory course on high-tech GIS applications, becomes a part of the school’s Regional Occupational Program. “Introduction to Film” joins the Visual and Performing Arts curr... Full story
Dr. Paul Joseph Reisman, 72, died August 8, 2007 in San Diego, CA. He was born December 11, 1934 in New York, NY. Dr. Reisman was a resident of Fallbrook for 37 years. Dr. Reisman served in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps for 32 years, retiring as a Captain in 1986. He practiced dentistry in Fallbrook with Dr. Ron Allison, was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Community and the Knights of Columbus, had a master’s degree in theology and was an author, artist, loving husband and father. Dr. Reisman was preceded in death by sons Jos...
Jamieson Glenn Koyl, 84, died peacefully in his sleep after a prolonged illness, on August 7, 2007, in a residential care center near his home in Pittsburg, CA. Glenn was born in East Palestine, OH, May 31, 1923. He served in the US Navy during WWII in both the South Atlantic and South Pacific areas. He worked with the Red Cross as a safety director, and as a swimming and boating instructor. After his marriage to Jackie Schroeder, he returned to college and earned a teaching credential. He then taught at Lincoln High School i...
Eva A. Patz, 90, passed away August 10, 2007, at Tri-City Hospital in Oceanside, CA. Born October 4, 1916, she was a 38-year resident of Fallbrook, CA. Mrs. Patz retired from farming in 1969. She attended St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Fallbrook and was a member of the Fallbrook Garden Club, the Fallbrook Woman’s Club, the Vista Violet Club and the St. Peter’s Women’s Guild. Mrs. Patz is survived by her husband of 60 years, Carl Patz, Fallbrook; son Alan Patz, Portland, OR; daughters Mary Patz, Fallbrook, Alice Patz (La Mad... Full story
The recent publication “The Best of Gourmet: Sixty-five Years, Sixty-five Favorite Recipes” (Random House publishers) is a historic and broad-based compendium of America’s collective culinary experiences that will touch at least three generations. My peers had enough years with the magazine to know it intimately, the next generation may have viewed it as an iconic publication and today’s emerging cooks may be rediscovering its depth of culinary history and experience. The latter being the most significant. For example... Full story
Major Market’s Employee of the Month, Abelardo “Lalo” Santos of the produce department, says he has the perfect job because “there is always something changing in produce…by the season…and people always want help with their produce choices.” Lalo says that helping people is one of his favorite parts of the job. Lalo came to Fallbrook from Vista when he was in his late teens. He has worked at Major Market for 14 years. He started with a job bagging groceries and then was promoted into the produce department. Lalo says he...
Village News: Why did you choose this car? Chuck Cena: I chose the car because it is rare and unique. You don’t see too many around and I love station wagons. VN: What caused you to be interested in cars? CC: I have always been interested in cars. I owned my first when I was 16. I built it with paper route money. It was a 32, five-window Deuce Coup. VN: Do you have a name for your car? CC: I don’t have a name for the car, but the license plate is “MYCHEVL.... Full story
DETROIT — Buick has been recognized for building the most dependable vehicles in the automotive industry, according to an annual J.D. Power and Associates study released recently. According to the 2007 J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), Buick improved eight points from third last year (153 PP100) to first (145 PP100), earning a share of the lead with Lexus. The VDS evaluates vehicle quality after three years of ownership. Owners rate vehicles based on problems experienced during the previous 12 m...
Mike Salm qualified second and finished fifth in the July 21 Hoosier Tires Modified Series race at San Bernardino’s Orange Show Speedway. Salm’s qualifying time of 13.74 seconds on the quarter-mile oval not only gave him his best-ever qualifying position in the series but also came close to Jason Patison’s fast time of 13.72 seconds. “We were right there,” Salm said. As the fast qualifier, Patison was also responsible for picking the inversion pill which determines how many of the fastest qualifiers are inverted to begin the...
FALLBROOK — The San Diego Blood Bank Bloodmobile will accept blood donations at a public blood drive hosted by Fallbrook Hospital, 624 East Elder Street, on Thursday, August 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to join the Blood Bank’s new Donor Difference program, which includes access to an online store for donors and the ability to track cholesterol, pulse and blood pressure after each donation. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, in good health and weighs at least 110 pounds may be eli... Full story
Rock Solid Stone has been a premier provider/installer of beautiful countertops and flooring for 21 years. The business was first opened by Scott Morel, however, 10 years ago; Elidio Escobedo, who installed tile for Morel, became a partner. “Elidio told Scott that he wanted to get into the granite business and he partnered up with Scott,” said Paul Dobon, spokesperson for Rock Solid Stone. Dobon claims this has been a perfect partnership, because Rock Solid Stone offers granite, tile and stone installations to both cli... Full story
Before we get into pest control, go ahead and plant another corn crop, summer squash crop or cucumbers. One more corn two weeks from now could put fresh organic corn on the table for Thanksgiving. Soil fertility is the best pest control. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure; a healthy plant grown in strong soil will have more ability to resist attacks from pests and diseases. Never let plants go without water and fertilizer in the warm growing season. This is the time of the year of the highest insect populations... Full story
FALLBROOK — If you have noticed the beautiful oak benches that adorn the sidewalks on both sides of Main Avenue in downtown Fallbrook, you have probably also seen – or met – the gregarious caretaker of the benches, Don McNutt. He is not hard to miss, not only in stature but with his broad, beckoning, sit-a-spell smile. Don loves to chat about the benches – or practically any other subject – of interest. He does find time from visiting to work on the benches – and hard work it is. Although the natural white oak benches are...
FALLBROOK — Keep Fallbrook Clean and Green’s community program for recycling household dry cell batteries recently reached a milestone by sending its first shipment of used batteries collected in Fallbrook to the Battery Solutions Processing Site. The recycling program had expected to collect three 55-gallon drums of spent batteries by the end of a six-month period, but the three drums were filled to overflowing by the end of the fourth month. Response to the recycling program in Fallbrook has been enthusiastic and con...
