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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SAN DIEGO – Aspiring authors of all ages can sign up to win big through writing at San Diego County Library branches. This annual essay contest is sponsored by the Library Friends of San Diego County, and gives monetary prizes to the top three essays written in each age group: children, teens and adults. This year’s essay question is: “How does the library benefit you?” with essays being accepted at all county library locations from Sept. 1 through Oct. 29. The essays must be 500 words or less, typed, preferably doubl... Full story
In Sam Murphy’s first post-season college game, the 2009 Fallbrook High School graduate scored four runs. Murphy’s runs contributed to Azusa Pacific University’s 15-7 victory over California Baptist to open the Golden State Athletic Conference tournament for the Cougars. The game was played May 3 in Riverside. “I didn’t even realize how many I scored,” Murphy said. “It was great. They started their ace and he was the conference pitcher of the year. No one really expected us to really do anything in the tournament, a...
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Bill Richardson last coached a Fallbrook High School water polo team in 2003, but he will be the boys’ varsity coach when the Warriors open their 2011 season Sept. 8-10 at the Poway Invitational tournament. Water polo practice began Aug. 15, forcing a transition for Richardson. “The newest thing for me is getting used to coaching water polo again,” he said. Bob Lamont had coached Fallbrook’s boys’ and girls’ varsity water polo teams. Lamont is pursuing a public management certification through the University of Indiana and... Full story
Kendall Haldi was a Fallbrook High School senior in February 2011 when she signed a letter of intent to play collegiate volleyball at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa. The transition to the college level has gone smoothly for Haldi, who made her collegiate debut in the Aug. 18-19 Cougar Classic tournament at Azusa Pacific University. “It’s exciting. Kendall has stepped into her college role really well,” said Vanguard coach Eryn Leja. “She has a certain confidence about her when she walks on the court.” Leja also cited Hal... Full story
Four of the seven Fallbrook High School girls who ran at last year’s CIF San Diego Section cross-country meet are returning to the 2011 team. That gives Fallbrook head coach Troy Hamlin experience he didn’t have last season. “I think we can make a run at the league title,” Hamlin said. The first day of practice was Aug. 22. A total of 25 girls, including some slated for the junior varsity squad, participated in a three-mile time trial Aug. 24. Sixteen of those girls completed the three miles in less than 25 minutes, includi...
San Diego County Inter-club Seniors’ At Fallbrook Golf Club Low net August 26, 2011 Fallbrook 0 El Camino 18 Fallbrook Ynez Garcia 71 Larry Sheldrup 73 Larry Barr 73 El Camino Bob Carrasco 66 Ron Briggs 69 Curt Gibson 70 Fallbrook Seniors Golf Group Marine Memorial C. C. Pendleton Individual Stableford Aug. 30, 2011 A Flight Max Myers 40* Herb Marbach 40 Howard Townsend 39 B Flight Gordon Tinker 35 John Daunis 34 Hugo Wied 33 C Flight Wally Bowen 45 Wayne Widener 41 Bert Cappai 40 *card off Pala Mesa Women’s Golf Sept. 1, 201...
FALLBROOK – Local company Sullivan Solar Power launched the innovative Fallbrook Solar Program last month. The program is exclusive to residents in the communities of Fallbrook, Bonsall and Rainbow and provides substantial cash-back incentives to participants through Oct. 17. Before the incentive program comes to an end, a final educational solar luncheon will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. in the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane. The presentation...
SAN DIEGO – The County Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) will host 10 meetings throughout the county in September on how to apply for federal community development funds. The meeting scheduled for Fallbrook will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 10 a.m., at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane. The funds are provided through the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to benefit lower income residents of the unincorporated area with projects such as senior centers, parks,...
The Corps’ senior enlisted advisor addressed recent policy changes, fromhousing allowanceto promotions, during an E-8 seminar at Camp Pendleton’s Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Aug. 18. “We as an institution are doing great,” said Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett. “We have a lot of challenges ahead of us and we don’t think about how it’s going to affect us. We look at it as chance for us to excel.” The topic of the recentBasic Allowance and H...
Mary E. Hill passed away Aug. 31, 2011. She was born Sept. 8, 1913 in Kansas City, Mo. Mary and her family moved to California in 1942, settling in Inglewood until she and her husband Lauren retired. They then moved to Hemet, Calif. in 1968. Mary was very active in community affairs volunteering for various organizations. She was a member of the Ramona Pageant for 18 years. Mary moved to Fallbrook in 2002 to live with her daughter Carol and her husband Jerry Olmstead. Mary...
Alfredo Martinez passed away on Sept. 3, 2011 at UCSD in San Diego, Calif. He was born on Dec. 24, 1962 in Acambaro, Gto, Mexico to Elvira and Hermilo Martinez. Alfredo attended community college and worked as a ceramic tile contractor. He enjoyed and loved all his family. He also enjoyed fishing, riding his Harley motorcycle, and playing chess. He is survived by his mother, Elvira Martinez of Fallbrook; his father, Hermilo Martinez of Fallbrook; his brother, Juan Manuel Martinez of Fallbrook; his sister, Teresa M. Vera of...
In memory of my beloved husband, Eugene Bendel, on what would have been our 50th wedding anniversary. Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. Always and Forever in my heart… Jayne ‘xxx... Full story
William W. Tibbitts, 82, of Los Osos, Calif. passed away of cancer, Sunday, Aug. 28 at home. He was a beloved member of the artist communities of Pasadena, Fallbrook, San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay....
FALLBROOK – Year in and year out, volunteers with the Save Our Forest organization (SOF), a part of the Fallbrook Land Conservancy, work hard behind the scenes not looking for recognition. Members plant and maintain trees around town, clean roadways and parkways, and put on major environmental educational programs with the schools. Once a year, every August, the work parties cease, replaced by a “party party” at the FLC Palomares House. In addition to simply having fun...
The San Diego County Water Authority approved a new three-year contract with the Mission Resource Conservation District (Mission RCD) to continue the SDCWA’s WaterSmart Field Services Program. The CWA board approved the new contract, which includes an option for a two-year extension as well as the three-year contract extending to Dec. 31, 2014, during the CWA’s Aug. 25 board meeting. The CWA will pay the Mission RCD up to $420,000 for the initial three-year term. “We’re gratified that we were awarded the contract,” said Miss...
FALLBROOK – Come and attend a free lecture called “Patios, Pathways & Plants for Fixing YourLandscape” at the Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Road. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept.17at 2 p.m. with Doug Kalal, of Great Gardens Landscape Design. The lecture will include dozens of ideas to help create a dazzling outdoor space at any home. This free presentation will cover a wide variety of topics such as different types of materials for patios and pathways. Great plants for hummingbirds, shade, slopes and dro... Full story
