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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On Sept. 8 and 9, the biggest power outage in the history of California struck all of San Diego County and portions of Orange County. More than five million people were left without electricity for 12 hours after an Arizona Public Service employee tripped a transmission line near Yuma, Arizona. Power stations, including the San Onofre Generating Station shut down as a safety measure. I was proud of our local emergency teams that went into action to cope with the unprecedented event. The County's Emergency Operations Center...
The Fallbrook Alumni Association would like to give a very sincere œthank you to Walgreen's in Fallbrook. For the third year in a row, they have been huge supporters of the Backpack Buddy Project. The store manager, Chris Jenkins, and his crew were wonderful to order all 75 of the backpacks and most of the supplies to fill them. Because of their generosity it was possible for us to provide these much-needed supplies to students who really need some assistance to get started on a successful academic year. Thanks, too, to t...
I would like to thank all those who were quick to respond to my plea for donations of ball gowns, cocktail dresses, tuxes and men's eveningwear for the Camp Pendleton Marine & Navy Balls. The response was amazing and the selection awesome! The collection is now over for the 2011 Balls; however, I will be starting collecting for the 2012 Balls in May of next year, so please do not part with those glitzy and glamorous outfits before then, and keep my name and number handy, for next year. I collect between May and the end of... Full story
While private business gives their recourses freely, and hardly are ever recognized, I want to take a minute to share some small town appreciation. Pala Mesa Resort, Fallbrook Golf Course, and Golf Club of California, all located in Fallbrook, have for many years allowed our high school golf team to practice, and hold matches at their facilities. This has allowed Fallbrook High to have a very successful golf program. Funding for high school golf is not a priority when compared to other, necessary financial obligations,...
The Angel Society of Fallbrook is a true philanthropic angel in every sense of the word. The Angels have helped fund the Art Assist Program of the Fallbrook Art Association (FAA) for many years and we are especially grateful for this year's financial gift and support. Art Assist is a program under the auspices of FAA. Volunteers go to the local elementary schools to teach art to students. These talented and generous artists give of their time, but do not provide the art materials. Schools cannot afford these expensive... Full story
FALLBROOK “ Salon Nouveau will be having a grand opening on Sept.19 from 4 to 8 p.m. Owners Chris Howard and Stacy Seaberg invite everyone to join them for hors d'oeuvres and refreshments, 5525 Mission Road, Suite G in Bonsall....
FALLBROOK “ Fallbrook Music Society opens its 34th concert season in October with two of Europe's most engaging ensembles: The 80-member LJO orchestra, which features the very finest of Germany's young talent on Sunday, Oct. 9, and then, the evocative sounds of the remarkable Spanish Brass, a dynamic quintet from Valencia, Spain, on Sunday, Oct. 23. Opening the Music Society's 2011-12 Symphony Series, the Landesjugendorchester (more commonly known as LJO), from R...
TEMECULA “ Creedence Relived “ a tribute band made up of Temecula natives “ will perform at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater on Sat., Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. From œFortunate Son to œBorn on the Bayou, the show is a highly faithful tribute to one of America's greatest rock bands, Creedence Clearwater Revival. Creedence Relived is fronted by Temecula native Tim Walsh, who has been performing in the valley for 30 years. His father, Kevin, was a mayor of Murrieta....
FALLBROOK “ 'Cowboy Jack' Johnson is scheduled to perform on Sun., Oct. 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Fallbrook Historical Society, 260 Rocky Crest Rd. Cowboy Jack performs solo; singing traditional country music with acoustic guitar and harmonica. He is the lead singer with The Hank Show, Band in Black, and is a singing cowboy from Rawhide Ranch in Bonsall.... Full story
Marines from Wounded Warrior Battalion“West took to the waves during an Ocean Therapy Program hosted by a local foundation at the Del Mar beach on Camp Pendleton, Aug. 30. Ocean Therapy sessions are held on base twice each month, and provide the Marines a chance to learn to surf in an encouraging atmosphere, while focusing on the therapeutic benefits of the ocean. œTherapy like this is exactly what we need, said Lance Cpl. Aubrey Egolf, a Marine currently undergoing therapy f... Full story
FALLBROOK “ Area women can attend the Sept. 29 Healthy Woman Ladies Night Out Event and learn about healthy aging and dementia with internal medicine physician Dr. Kal Abouelhosn, and the importance of healthcare directives with presenter Marguerite Lorenz. The event will be hosted by the Foundation for Senior Care at the Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Road where Dotty Metcalf, foundation executive director, will also provide information on resources for seniors. Attendees can join other women and participate in the ...
FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Diabetes Support Group, sponsored by Fallbrook Hospital, will hold its September meeting on Wed., Sept. 28 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Regency Retirement and Assisted Living, 609 East Elder Street. Janine Loescher, RD, CDE, CLE, Certified Diabetes Educator for Fallbrook Hospital, will speak about œMonitoring Magic. Self-testing of blood sugars is an important tool that people with diabetes can do in order to monitor their diabetes control. All people with diabetes can benefit from checking their blood s...
ESCONDIDO - Cypress Court, along with 18 other Kisco Senior Living Communities, in six states will serve as an official host to various Active Aging Week activities the week of September 25 through October 1 Active Aging Week is organized by the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), an association that supports professionals who develop wellness and fitness facilities and services for adults over 50. Kisco Senior Living is an ICAA member and has recently been...
FALLBROOK “ Riders from all over the world converged on Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. this summer for the United States Pony Club Championships. The competition included mounted games, tetrathlon, dressage, stadium jumping, eventing, and polocross. Emily Kilcrease and her pony Summer, both 15 years old, finished 11th overall in the eventing competition, July 20 to 22. The pair proudly represented Fallbrook Pony Club and the Southern California region in what might b...
It took Jahna Jordan four games to earn her college first field hockey win. The 2011 Fallbrook High School graduate is now the starting goalkeeper for Kent State University's team. The Golden Flashes lost their first three games of the season before attaining a 3-2 overtime victory September 3 against Massachusetts. A year ago Jordan was the starting goalie for Fallbrook High School's field hockey team. On February 2 she signed her letter of intent to play for Kent State. œI'm just really excited to step up my level of... Full story
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Although only one of them is playing this year, the Western New Mexico University (WNMU) football team now has three Sumpter brothers. T.J. Sumpter went to WNMU after graduating from Fallbrook High School in 2008, Marquis Sumpter followed his 2009 Fallbrook High School graduation by attending WNMU, and Juwan Sumpter signed a letter of intent to play for the Mustangs shortly before his 2011 graduation. œThey gave me a chance to be at a school where they had my brothers and I could play alongside them, Juwan Sumpter said. ... Full story
Fallbrook Seniors Golf Group Arrowood C. C. Sept. 6, 2011 Low gross A flight Larry Mitzner 80 B flight Jim Bates 89 C flight Bert Cappai 94 Low net A flight Dick Coapman 69 B flight Hugo Wied 68 C flight Wayne Widner 73 Pala Mesa Women's Golf Club Alternate Country Sept. 8, 2011 First low gross Teri Callahan 41 First low net - tie Phyllis Molloff 32.5 Norma Summers Lynne Bradley Second low gross Joan Bartel 48 Fallbrook Women Golfers Sept. 6, 2011 First place Donna Barton Second place “ tie Nancy Buscemi Brenda Vatnsdal S...
PALA - as part of its Planet Pala environmental program, Pala Casino Spa & Resort today became the first casino in San Diego County to provide Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) to the owners of electric cars. Two BLINK charging systems were unveiled this morning on the first level of Pala's West parking garage by Pala Chief Executive Officer Bill Bembenek and Andrew Hoskinson, area manager of ECOTality, Inc. for San Diego. Hoskinson drove his 2011 Nissan Leaf to the c...
SACRAMENTO “ Inviting a new generation of members, the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) has announced a new membership category for students between the ages of 16 and 25. The œcollegiate membership category is now available for students enrolled in a post-high school education program such as a community college, four-year university or trade school. œThe new Farm Bureau collegiate membership provides an easy, inexpensive way for young people interested in careers in agriculture to connect with their peers, netw... Full story
ESCONDIDO “ AARP Tax-Aide, the nation's largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service, is seeking volunteers from throughout San Diego North County and East County to provide tax counseling to, and assist in preparing federal and California state tax returns for, low- and moderate-income taxpayers, with special attention to taxpayers aged 60 and older. Volunteer tax counselors and client facilitators provide services at Senior Centers and other community sites in San Diego County, including Fallbrook. V...
FALLBROOK � The Fallbrook High School FFA is once again hosting their famous Tri-Tip BBQ dinners before all of the Warriors�' home football games. The first game and BBQ is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 16. Dinner will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Ag department, which is located at the east end of the football field. Each meal includes tri-tip, beans, salad, dinner roll and a drink. The price for each dinner is $8. Call the Ag department at (760) 723-6300 ext. 2509 for more information or just come for dinne... Full story
James Herbert Caldwell passed away Sept. 3, 2011 in Boulder, Colo. on the 71st anniversary of his marriage to Lucille Cooper Caldwell who preceded him in eternal rest. He is survived by his three children, Ann Blakely of Ridgway, Colo.; James Caldwell Jr. of Sonoma, Calif.; and Christine Caldwell of Boulder, Colo.; nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Jim was born Aug. 11, 1911 in Ravenna, Ohio prior to World War I, graduated from...
Seyburn œLee Lang was born on July 5, 1942 in Battle Creek, Mich. He peacefully passed at his home in Murrieta with his wife and daughter by his side. Lee was preceded in death by his parents and youngest brother, Jerry. He is proudly survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda; daughter Lori Lang-Scott (Loren); son Chris; grandchildren Lindsey, Landis, Freedem and Larise; brother Jim (Gerry); in-laws Shirley, Sandra Rice (Glen), Butch and Ron Martin; many nieces and nephews. Lee lived life his way with a heart of gold. He w...
Farm fresh food is not a luxury or novelty when you live in Southern California. It's a tangible and affordable way to feed your family. Fruits and vegetables picked from the fields in the morning can be on your fork that evening when you join Morning Song Farm's community supported agriculture program (CSA). Morning Song Farm is located in the quaint rural community of Rainbow, part of the Fallbrook area. It is a certified organic family-run farm producing sub-tropical fruits... Full story
