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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Bill, you have touched a nerve. I have been a resident of Fallbrook since 1988, building our retirement home near the eastern boundary of Camp Pendleton. I was fully aware of my proximity to one of the largest Marine Corp bases in the United States. Over the years, letters in local papers, like yours, have condemned the actions of our military’s need to train, namely helicopter operations that you deem aggravating. You had to be aware of Camp Pendleton when you moved here and should accept all that comes with the rural l...
The other day my wife and I were going out to look for a new car. While she was getting ready, I went to run errands and stopped by Fallbrook Motors for a quick look. A truck caught my eye and as I walked up to ask about it I noticed they had the car my wife was looking for. After talking to Tim, the owner, I went and got my wife and brought her back to see the car. We ended up getting both car and truck and saved a hot trip to Temecula. The tax dollars stay in this county as well. Fallbrook Motors also went to the extra 10... Full story
Dear Mr. Campbell, I read your complaint about the noise from the helicopters overhead and I just cannot believe that you could actually be upset by this. Every time they fly over my house, I look to the sky, say “thank you” and a little prayer for all those men and women who are protecting us. Get some ear plugs, Mr. Campbell and thank God you are not out there laying your life on the line. You could always move. L. Hunt...
FALLBROOK - The Daughters of Norway, Hulda Garborg Lodge #49, will hold its first meeting of the new fiscal year on Sat., Sept. 14, at 11 a.m. at the Rainbow Valley Grange Hall, 2160 Rainbow Valley Blvd. The program will focus on the lodge’s namesake, Hulda Garborg. Hulda was a Norwegian writer, novelist, playwright, poet, folk dancer, and theater instructor. She promoted all aspects of Norwegian culture, especially bunads, the traditional costume. New members will be i...
FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook/Bonsall area Girl Scouts will offer a registration day and car blocks on Sat., Sept. 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in preparation for a Pinewood Derby they will host on Sat., Sept. 21 beginning at 9:30 a.m. All racers are welcome – boys and girls – ages three and up. Entry fee per racer (includes the car block) is $10 for current Girl Scouts and $15 for all others. Those unable to attend the registration day but wish to participate, should call Jamie at (760) 468-9556 for more...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Women’s Connection will feature guest speaker Natasha Wills at its upcoming brunch event on Fri., Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Grand Tradition. Wills will tell her personal story, “From despairing of life to celebrating life,” which is rich with courage and heart. Other features include holiday season decorating ideas, guest vocalist Heather Kenney, and more. Sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries Cost ($20) includes brunch and free childcare (with reservation). To RSVP or for more infor... Full story
FALLBROOK – North County Fire will hold its annual Open House event for families on Sat., Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 315 E. Ivy Street, Fallbrook. Event will feature live fire department demonstrations, fire engines, helicopters, and Chubby’s food truck. For a free turn in a bounce house or to receive a surprise, download a home escape plan at www.ncfireprotectiondistrict.org....
FALLBROOK – Local residents will have a free opportunity to hear about how the release of inmates could impact public safety at an upcoming meeting sponsored by the Fallbrook Citizens Crime Prevention Committee. On Wed., Sept. 25, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Mack Jenkins, chief probation officer for the San Diego county Probation Dept. will provide an update on AB109/Public Safety Realignment. Jenkins will explain how the recent court order, mandating the release of 800 inmates from state prisons by December 31 could impact...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Democratic Club has announced it will feature guest speaker Ricardo H. Enríquez at its meeting on Thurs., Sept. 5, at 7 p.m. at Fallbrook Public Utility District, 900 E. Mission Road. The public is welcome to attend. Enriquez, whose roots are in a migrant, seasonal farm-working family, focuses on engaging, educating, motivating Latinos to participate in the political process and hold politicos accountable to the Latino community. His background includes 12 years working with Cesar Chavez’s Un... Full story
FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Garden Club will commence its 83rd year on Tues., Sept. 24, at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane. The group will gather at 12:30 p.m. for refreshments and social time, with the meeting starting at 1:15 p.m. The featured speaker will be Shawn Ellison, owner of Pondology, who will speak about how to add water features to landscapes. The general public is welcome to attend; applications for membership will be accepted. For more information, visit www.fallbrookgardenclub....
FALLBROOK - Los Padrinos (The Godparents) of the Fallbrook Child Development Center will proudly present the 9th Annual ‘One and Only Evening of Revelry’ silent auction and dinner on Sept. 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the home of Bob and Susan Lucy. Dinner for the event will feature farm-to-plate food creations prepared by Frazier Farms and premium wines and beers will be selected especially for the evening. Although invitations have been sent to past and current supporters, this liv...
Brad Urquhart won his Street Stocks heat race July 20 at Barona Speedway and finished sixth in that night’s main event. “I’m really happy with the progress Mark Norris Racing is bringing to my car’s setup and performance. We changed the car’s tire stagger, and that seemed to help the car’s turning. We changed the gears and that seemed to help. We corrected the car’s tire overspinning from the last race coming out of the turns,” Urquhart said. Norris first began working with Urquhart for Barona’s July 6 race. “Mark is as... Full story
FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Republican Women Federated will hear Eric Andersen speak about the US Constitution at the banquet room of San Luis Rey Downs Golf Club in Bonsall on Sept. 13, at 9:30 am. Andersen is an expert on the US Constitution; a member of the executive committee of the San Diego County Republican Party and is the Rock Church Citizen of the Year. He is also the co-founder of the San Diego Republican Liberty Caucus. The San Luis Rey Downs Golf Club is located at 31474 Golf Club Drive, Bonsall. Meeting cost is...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1924 invites the public to help support local military families by participating in a delicious rib-eye steak dinner on Friday, Sept. 6, at 6 p.m. Meal includes a great salad bar, potatoes, veggies, and more with dessert. Donation of $12 per meal is asked. The VFW is located at 1175 Old Stage Rd., Fallbrook.... Full story
FALLBROOK – This month’s Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce SunUpper will take place on Thurs., Sept. 12 at the Fallbrook Tennis Club. All are welcome to attend this morning networking opportunity from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at 2141 S. Mission Road (near Fallbrook Airpark)....
Robert “Bob” George Durling went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2013, at the age of 94. Robert was born in Omaha, Nebraska, to Clarence and Anna Durling. He served in the Navy from 1944 until 1945. He joined his father in the nursery business after the war. Durling Nursery was started by Robert’s father, Clarence, in 1926. Robert moved the business to Fallbrook in 1960. Robert and his son, Don Durling, together moved the business to De Luz in the early 1970’s. Robert retire...
Carl John Curt passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2013, at his residence in northern Nevada. He was born on August 26, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan to Carl L. and Elizabeth Sommer Curt. He was a previous resident of Fallbrook, Calif. Carl was a retired electrical engineer whose accomplishments included working with his father-in-law, Fred A. Thaheld, an inventor who held over seventy patents. In the 1950’s, Carl drafted Thaheld’s “Weathermaster,” a frost machine used in... Full story
PALA - Australian stand-up comedian Jim Jeffries will bring his outlook on the world to the Infinity showroom stage at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, at Pala Casino Spa & Resort. Jeffries gained international notoriety after he was attacked on stage while performing at the Manchester Comedy Store. He then performed at numerous comedy festivals including the Edinburgh Fringe, Montreal Comedy Festival, the South African Comedy Festival in Cape Town and the Reeding and Leeds... Full story
VISTA – The Vista Elks Lodge will host an event called “Up in Smoke” on Sat., Sept. 14, from noon to 4 p.m., designed to allow Elks and Moose lodges to compete against each other at the barbecue grill. Proceeds will benefit the Elks National Foundation, which helps build stronger communities. Judging of the barbecue competition (rules apply) will take place at 11:30 a.m. Fun will include bocce ball, horseshoes, music, and raffles. ue com A meal of pork shoulder, ribs, slaw, and beans will be offered for $15 (ad...
FALLBROOK - Brandon Gallery has issued a call for entries and expanded competitive categories for its 7th annual Small Works Art Exhibition: “Celebrating the Elements of Art -- Mini Size”, a juried and open competition slated for October. Angela Koenig, chair of the event, says Brandon changed to “open” categories for the competition to put more stress on artistic technique. She said that, as in the past, there is a $20 fee for the first entry and $10 each for the second and third. Art is limited to 14 1/2 inches on either si...
FALLBROOK – Writers Read at Fallbrook Library is pleased to present a reading and book signing by award-winning mystery author Janice Steinberg, preceded by open mic for original poetry and prose. The reading is Tues., Sept. 10, in the library’s community room from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Steinberg has departed the mystery genre with her new novel, The Tin Horse, a rich multigenerational story about the intense, often fraught bond sisters share and the dreams and sorrows that lay at the heart of the immigrant experience. B... Full story
FALLBROOK – Two different Grief Share groups in Fallbrook will begin new sessions in September. On Monday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m., SonRise Christian Fellowship, 463 S. Stagecoach Lane, will begin a new Grief Share group. “If you’ve lost a loved one, this is a great place to start healing,” organizers said. “We laugh, we cry, but mostly we come together and learn how to support ourselves and others as well heal from our loss.” For more information, or to sign up, call Sherry at (760) 738-5804. On Thursday, Sept. 12, a new... Full story
VISTA – The North County Parkinson’s Support Group will meet on Wed., Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive in Vista. Guest speaker at the meeting will be Stanley Terman, MD, PhD (psychiatrist), who will speak on “Dealing with end of life issues – the best way to say goodbye.” The meeting will also include a care and share time and refreshments. For more information, call (760) 734-4521....
Fallbrook Women’s Golf 2 Best Balls of Four-some Aug. 6, 2013 First place 104 Terry Hunt Michele Glemser Lola Fleck Mickey St. Pierre Second place 129 Fran White Julie Miller Sandra Simpson Sally Peck San Diego County Inter-club Seniors At Fallbrook Golf Course Low Net Aug. 16, 2013 Fallbrook 10 Torrey Pines 8 Fallbrook Gerald Villanueva 74 Rob Riehman 75 Frank Sperling 75 Torrey Pines Nick Monroe 68 Bill Thurn 73 Floyd Isley 76... Full story
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