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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This month, North County firefighters are taking part in a national campaign in which firefighters are honoring women who are fighting breast cancer. Firefighter/paramedic Matt Lindsey, who is heading up the local campaign, said that the trend in fire service today is to educate the public in injury and disease prevention. To help show their support of breast cancer awareness, the firefighters have been wearing pink ribbon pins on their uniforms during October and will be...
The tragedy at the National Championship Air Races on September 16 cancelled all competition from that point, but before the crash which killed a P-51 pilot and several spectators occurred, Tom Aberle was the fastest qualifier in the Sport Biplane class and won both heat races. “The airplane was running in top shape, and we were prepared to have a fairly relaxed weekend,” Aberle said. Aberle flies Phantom, which weighs 738 pounds and has a wingspan of approximately 20 feet. He test flew the 3.1-mile course September 11 and...
Lt. Cmdr. Georgina Zunega is a Fallbrook native who is currently serving as the deputy group surgeon and emergency room nurse with the 1st Marine Logistics Group. In San Francisco at the city’s Fleet Week which began Oct. 8, Zunega helped explain to San Franciscans what type of equipment the Marine Corps uses in humanitarian aid and disaster response situations. Lance Cpl. Timothy Lenzo wrote a piece about Zunega and her counterparts’ experiences and mission for military pub...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Diabetes Support Group, sponsored by Fallbrook Hospital, will hold its October meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Regency Retirement and Assisted Living at 609 East Elder Street. Alvaro Berrios, FNP, MSN from Fallbrook Medical Center, will speak on “Getting the Most Out of Your Health Provider Appointments.” Knowing the recommendations regarding various tests, procedures and exams will help the person with diabetes ensure the best care possible is being provided. How often to...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Hospital Senior Circle will be hosting a talk on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. entitled “Colon Health: How to Prevent Colon Cancer” with Ali Azarm, M.D., Gastroenterology and member of Fallbrook Hospital Medical Staff. The event is open to the public and will be held at Silvergate, 420 Elbrook Drive. Refreshments will be served and there will be a drawing for door prizes. Seating is limited. Call (760) 731-8433 to RSVP. Senior Circle is a community outreach sponsored by Fallbrook Hospital for ind...
Fallbrook High School’s girls volleyball team won its first two league matches of 2011, and the Warriors also won their pool at the October 8 Hilltop Tournament. Fallbrook took three-game wins in Avocado East League play October 4 at San Pasqual and October 6 at home against Escondido and did not lose a game in pool play during the tournament. The Warriors’ league opener was a 25-14, 27-25, 27-25 victory over San Pasqual. “We were pretty strong throughout. There was nothing disappointing about our play,” said Fallbro...
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On Monday, October 10, the Fallbrook girls’ field hockey team hosted the Rancho Bernardo Broncos. The Warriors were coming off a weekend of championship glory after toppling field hockey giants, Serra and Scripps Ranch, at the annual Serra Tournament. Fallbrook continued its successful run with a dominating performance against the Broncos, 6-0. In the first half, the Warriors managed to score three times within the first fifteen minutes of the period. Brianna Rothert, Molly Th... Full story
Fallbrook High School’s field hockey team won the Serra Tournament for the first time since the initial tournament in 1976. The Warriors won all six games during the tournament September 24 and October 8. Three Fallbrook players were selected to the all-tournament team, including tournament most valuable player Jamie Garcia. “The girls worked really hard. They did a great job,” said Fallbrook coach Kirstin Mueller. The September 24 matches were a 3-0 win over Cathedral Catho...
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FALLBROOK – Local pickleball players just completed their sixth year of hosting San Diego Senior Olympics for their sport at Melba Bishop Community Center in Oceanside. “We had 155 athletes compete during the four-day tournament and awarded 190 medals,” said Randy Narramore, pickleball commissioner. Players came from Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Washington, Oregon, Utah and all over California. The game of pickleball has exploded in Southern California and the two main loc... Full story
San Diego County Inter-club Seniors At Fallbrook G.C. Low net Sept. 16, 2011 Fallbrook 13 Torrey Pines 5 Fallbrook Frank Sperling 68 Ron Frederick 68 Larry Sheldrup 71 Miramar Marc Sorensen 73 Steve Locke 74 Bob Kennedy 76 San Diego County Inter-club Seniors At Fallbrook Golf Club Low net Oct. 8, 2011 Fallbrook 10 Morgan Run 8 Fallbrook Larry Sheldrup 69 Ynez Garcia 73 Ron Frederick 73 Morgan Run Al Panton 69 Joe Simpson 73 Randy Jones 73 Pala Mesa Women’s Golf Club Low Gross/Low Net Sept. 15, 2011 First flight First low g...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Music Society is pleased to announce that Fallbrook resident Marlo Miller has recently been appointed to serve as a member of its board of directors. “Marlo brings skill, expertise and a strong community service background, which will augment the many talents of our board,” said Brenda Montiel, president of Fallbrook Music Society. “We are very fortunate to have her involved in our organization.” Miller received a bachelor’s degree from Cent... Full story
The county’s Planning Commission voted 7-0 Oct. 7 to grant a Major Use Permit for the construction and operation of a car wash and automotive service shop. The site in the 900 block of East Mission Road already has a gas station and a convenience retail store, which are allowed by right with the 1.68-acre parcel’s C36 general commercial zoning. The gas station and convenience store will continue to operate, although the car wash building will include a small store which could replace the existing retail operation. The pro...
Jack Sandschulte was born in Onawa, Iowa on July 29, 1929, to Harry and Grace Sandschulte. He passed away at home on Oct. 15, 2011. In 1956, he came to Fallbrook as the head basketball coach, US history teacher, counselor and work experience coordinator. Jack is survived by his wife Lila; children, Jan (Richard) Golub, John (Christine) Sandschulte, Jim Sandschulte, Kim (Steve) McLaughlin; his precious grandchildren, Hali, Lisa, Melissa, Jake, Kati, Greg, Andrew and Jackie. He...
On Tuesday night, Oct. 11, Jane Kolb went home to be with the Lord. After a hip fractured in a fall, her 95-year-old body just could not recover, but she was ready to see the Lord face to face. She also will be joining her husband, Robert, who preceded her there 13 years ago as well as her daughter, Trish, who died in 1978. Jane was born in Hastings, Penn. on May 22, 1916 and saw quite a lot of history from one century to the next. The family moved from Nevada to Fallbrook in...
Leslie Powell Hill, 85, passed away on Oct. 15, 2011, in Fallbrook. Les retired a Lieutenant from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department after 25 years of service. Prior to his time in the Sheriff’s Department, he served his country in the Navy during World War II, and in the Air Force during the time of the Korean War. He greatly enjoyed his activities with the Fallbrook Vintage Car Club, the Packards International Motor Car Club and the Retired Deputy Sheriff’s Assoc...
Louise Sargent Sill passed away Oct. 2, 2011 in Fallbrook, Calif. Born in Los Angeles, Calif. on Dec. 12, 1927, Louise attended Marlborough School and Colorado College. After completing her degree from Wright-McMahon, she became an executive secretary at Carnation Company. Always lively and fun, Louise was a wonderful friend. She was a part-time dance instructor, enjoyed the Garden Club, was a wonderful cook and loved playing games. At the center of her life was her family to whom she was a caring wife and mother. Louise is... Full story
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – With cooler, shorter fall days, the San Diego County Water Authority is reminding homeowners, gardeners, landscape contractors and facility managers to adjust their irrigation controllers to reduce water waste. Outdoor water use accounts for more than half of a typical household’s water use in California. Making seasonal adjustments to irrigation controllers can help lower water bills, manage regional water demands and lead to healthier landscapes. F...
FALLBROOK – A fire that took place in the early morning Tuesday, Oct. 12, at a Fallbrook home resulted in approximately $150,000 damage to the structure. The fire, which erupted at about 5:30 a.m. in the attic area of the home, appears to have been electrical in origin, said John Buchanan, public information officer for North County Fire. The home is located in the 1000 block of Hughes Lane. (Hughes Lane is off East Mission Road, just west of Stage Coach Lane). The family residing in the home became aware of the fire...
FALLBROOK – The special guest speaker for Fallbrook Garden Club’s meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 25 will be Keith Huber who will speak on “Demystifying Cycads.” Social time starts at 12:30 p.m., with the meeting starting at 1 p.m. Huber will present information relating to the basic description, history, care and culture of cycads in Southern California. The meeting is at the Fallbrook Community Center located at 341 Heald Lane. Refreshments will be served and the general public is invited. For additional information, visit...
VISTA - The San Diego Audubon Society will offer a free three-day Native Plant Workshop at the Anstine Audubon Nature Preserve, 2437 Hutchison Street, Vista, on Nov. 5, 12, and 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. In return for the free workshop, participants will be asked to commit to 20 hours of volunteer service at the Anstine Nature Preserve. For full details and/or to sign up, call Becky Wilbanks, Antine’s resident manager at (760) 295-1548 or email [email protected].... Full story
