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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Michaela Johnson was selected as Fallbrook High School’s female athlete of the year for 2009-10. “I was really excited to get that,” Johnson said. “It’s a real honor.” Johnson played only tennis during her senior year but reached both the CIF team finals and the CIF individual doubles finals. She finished the 2009 season with a 41-6 record, including a 24-3 Avocado League mark. Johnson and her sister, Hailey, reached the Avocado League individual doubles finals as well as the... Full story
Fallbrook High School’s football team traveled to Helix High School on August 27 for what was truly a scrimmage and not a game. Not only were scores not kept, but the format of switching possessions after ten plays provided for more of a tune-up rather than actual game conditions and also produced assessments of how players fared against an opponent with unknown play strategies. “I think we did all right,” said Fallbrook head coach Joe Silvey. “We’re pleased.” Last year t... Full story
As the second half of 2010 approaches, Marines everywhere prepare for the Corp’s annual Combat Fitness Test. The Marine Corps’ Combat Fitness Test measures a Marine’s physical readiness for battle with three real-time combat drills. Each assessment is designed to determine various aspects of combat fitness. Every active-duty Marine and reservist is required to meet the Corps’ recently implemented CFT standard. “The CFT is a good way to test the strength and ability of Marine...
Planning is under way for the Lake Elsinore Storm baseball team to accommodate a roommate for one season or more at its picturesque stadium. Preparations are now being made to make physical and scheduling space for the Portland Beavers at the southwest Riverside County minor league baseball field that is set amid jagged hills and alongside a natural lake that blankets about 3,300 acres. “I’m assuming they’re coming unless someone tells me something different,” Gary Jacobs,...
NORTH COUNTY – The North County Pickleball players celebrated the official opening of new courts located at Castle Creek Resort last month. A fun Pickleball Scramble was the format to welcome all the new players. Pickleball volunteers just completed repainting the tennis courts and converting them into dedicated pickleball courts. Over 50 players participated in the fun agenda and enjoyed a luncheon at Castle Creek Country Club. Pickleball is still the fastest growing...
Fred L. Steele, 91, passed away on August 28, 2010 at his home in Fallbrook. He was born August 1, 1919. Fred earned an associate degree in engineering/drafting and worked as an engineer. His hobbies included woodworking, model trains, photography, and aviation. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Ruth B. Steele. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 4, at 11 a.m. at Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary, 333 N. Vine St.... Full story
Gaynor Woodrow (Woody) Bean passed away in his home on Monday, Aug. 23, 2010 at the age of 94. Born May 8, 1916 in Buchanan, W.Va. to Clark and Flora (Jenks) Bean, he was the youngest of five siblings. He spent two years in college before entering the US Air Force to serve in WWII. On July 23, 1945, in Columbus, Ohio, he married K. Louise Marino, who survives in Fallbrook. They had two children, Pamela (Dennis) Weaver and James, deceased. Woody also had two grandchildren, Brock Weaver of Elkhart, Ind. and Jared (Kate) Weaver...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY - An estimated 98 million Americans bank online, thanks to Web-based bill-paying, money transfers and other activities made possible by financial institutions and service providers. The convenience of completing these tasks at home helps simplify hectic schedules and provides customers with 24-hour account access. Although financial institutions have security measures in place to protect their customers, cyber criminals have devised ways to circumvent some of...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – Due to the economic downturn, many people find themselves out of a job and wondering what to do next. One option is attempting a career change. For many of the nation’s younger unemployed workers, such wondering commonly leads to furthering their education. However, middle-aged workers who find themselves the victim of layoffs choose to seek a career change. Those considering such a change should know it won’t be easy, but it could prove rewarding and...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY - A car can be a priceless possession for many and any kind of dent or damage to the auto body can take away from its overall look. If one has neglected the care of his or her vehicle, or has been recently involved in an accident, it may be necessary to have the auto body repaired through an auto reconditioning specialist. A lot of breakthroughs have been happening in the auto body collision repair field, one of the most popular being paint-less dent repair. This quick technique involves removing all the...
One of the functions of the county’s Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) is to recommend wh ether to place an intersection on the county’s Traffic Signal Priority List. If the San Diego County Board of Supervisors ratifies the TAC recommendation to place an intersection on the Traffic Signal Priority List, then priority points determine the next intersections to be signalized when funding is available, rather than the length of time the intersection has been on the list. The August 27 TAC meeting included a presentation of the...
More and more people are coming in contact with rattlesnakes because we humans have moved into their backyards out in the countryside. In the United States there are four main types of venomous snakes, rattlesnakes, water moccasins, copperheads and coral snakes. There are over 30 species of rattlesnakes with a great number of subspecies. The rattle located at the end of their tails is part of the snakes’ warning device. The snake shakes its tail when threatened, making a very... Full story
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – Carpenter ants can be a nuisance to many people and can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage to homes. Identifying and treating carpenter ants can prevent financial consequences from this invading pest. Many times carpenter ant damage is mistaken for damage caused by termites. While the two insects can both wreak havoc to the structures of a home, identifying the difference between the pests’ damage can aid in exterminating the offending i...
FALLBROOK – Southwest Boulder & Stone announces it will host a free one-and-a-half hour seminar presented by Greg Rubin, owner of California’s Own Native Landscape Design, on Saturday, October 9 in the gardens at its Fallbrook stone yard. Anyone disappointed by Yosemite because there aren’t any palm trees or succulents, may not be interested in this talk. Everyone else, however, should really get something out of this very detailed examination on how to capture nature’s beauty in their home landscape. Be prepared to th... Full story
FALLBROOK – Transferring Ink II is part of a two-part exhibition at the Fallbrook Art Center that focuses on fine art prints. Mary Perhacs, executive director of the center, is frequently asked questions about the various art mediums. “With the advent of giclee prints, I’m often asked ‘What is a fine art print?’” says Perhacs. “The short answer is… an original print is the result of a process that produces multiples. It is in no sense a copy or reproduction...
ENCINITAS – Fallbrook artists Jim Helms and Peter Mitten are two of 17 artists whose work is being featured now through March 11, 2011 in the San Diego Botanic Garden’s Sculpture in the Garden show in Encinitas. This is the third consecutive year of the show with sculptures installed in the natural, picturesque 35-acre setting. The sculptures are set against a beautiful backdrop of dragon trees, fruit gardens, bamboo groves, and many more unique garden areas. “Art is cer...
FALLBROOK – The next meeting of the Fallbrook Art Association will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 13 at the Fallbrook Public Utility District, 990 E. Mission Road. The guest artist will be Janice Cipriani-Willis. Prior to the painting demonstration and meeting, there will be an informal critique session from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Artists are invited to bring one or two paintings that are in progress in any media and will receive suggestions on improving their work from... Full story
FALLBROOK – Over 50 Southern California artists will participate in “The Small Side of Life,” a miniature painting show at the Pinnell Gallery, 124 N. Main Street. The collected entry fees are being donated to the Fallbrook School of the Arts Children’s program. The reason for the show is two-fold. First it was developed as a chance for professional artists to help future artists by donating their entry fees to a great art program at the Fallbrook School of the Arts. Secondly, it is a venue for artists from all over...
