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 COUNTY – With Halloween around the corner, fake bats are likely to be present at people’s homes. However, anyone who comes across a real bat at home or any other place should stay away from them, health officials said. Bats, as well as skunks, raccoons, and other wild animals, can carry rabies, and touching them – even when dead – can expose you to the deadly disease. “If you see a bat, dead or alive, don’t touch it,” said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., county public health officer. “Bats may be ca... Full story
SAN DIEGO – Ustekinumab, an antibody proven to treat the skin condition psoriasis, has now shown positive results in decreasing the debilitating effects of Crohn’s Disease, according to researchers at the University of California San Diego, School of Medicine. The study was published in the Oct. 18 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). 'Results from the clinical trial showed ustekinumab (Stelara) increased clinical response and remission in patients suffering from moderate-to-severe Crohn’s Disease &nd... Full story
What makes an art show worth visiting, in my opinion, is just the right amount of artistic exposure. When works are underexposed, it’s hard for appreciation to be realized; when they are overexposed, the saturation point leads to the art being viewed as commonplace; whereas being simply exposed, creates the coveted attention-grabbing reaction. It is therefore fitting that select, exceptional Fallbrook photographic artists will be featured in the upcoming “Exposed” art show...
FALLBROOK – One of Fallbrook’s most anticipated concerts, the Jan and Dean Show scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 28 at the Mission Theatre has been cancelled. ccording to theatre manager Jennifer Hornsveld, “The cancellation was beyond our control and the show will not be rescheduled. All advance ticket purchases will be refunded.” Hornsveld said refunded ticket holders will also be given free tickets for the theatre’s upcoming Scrooge the Musical.... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1924 will host a Halloween Party with karaoke and free food on Saturday, Oct. 27, beginning at 6 p.m. The VFW is located at 1175 Old Stage Road. For more information, call (760) 728-8784.... Full story
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First place 161 Bert Cappai/Stan Meyers John Crumbacher/Wayne King Second place 162 Larry Mitzner/Les Hansen Marty Balow/Draw Third place 165* Rich Golden/Wayne Widener John Davenport/John Daunis *card off... Full story
First Flight First Net 20 Dana Rullo Pam Lusanko Lynn Fulks Karen Chatfield-Barnhart Second Net 21 Roxie Stanley Annette Antle Terri Stock Carolyn Ponder Second Flight First Net 18 Lisa Scott Carolyn Hatten JudyFry Madeline Maciel Second Net - tie 16 Mary Ellen Myers Judy Sundstrom KathyCates Carol Lee Babylock Pat Pipher 16 Rose Hyde Joyce Ritchie Mary Lou Britton Third Flight First Net – tie 15 Bfenda Vatsdale Lola Fleck Sherry Render Annett Hall Liz Bator 15 Kelly McHugh Jean Shine Debbie Matthews Second Net 13...
First flight First low gross Kathy Callagy 45 First low net Phyllis Molloff 34.5 Second low gross Joan Bartel 49 Second low net Lynne Bradley 37.5 Second flight First low gross Maureen Mitchell 49 First low net Rose Bolton 34 Second low gross Donna Bremner 52* Second low net Lois Bisenius 34.5 * card off... Full story
FALLBROOK - Fallbrook’s USA Wrestling Chartered Club, Relentless Wrestling will be conducting club sign-ups on Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Fallbrook High School wrestling room. The upcoming season is for kids aged five to fourteen. The kids will be competing in divisions that match them by weight and age; so they will always be competing with someone who is within two years of age and five pounds in weight. Wrestling is an outstanding way for children to learn the value of hard work, discipline, self control and c...
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FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook High School FFA is offering its last Tri-Tip BBQ dinner before the final home football game of the season on Oct. 26. 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. The dinner also includes beans, salad, dinner roll and a drink; all for $8. Call the Ag department at (760) 723-6300 ext. 2509 for more information or just show up. This is a fundraiser for FFA leadership development activities throughout the school year. All...
Fallbrook High School’s girls volleyball team lost its first two Avocado West League matches but evened its league record at 2-2 with wins Oct. 9 at home against Carlsbad and Oct. 11 at Vista. The two wins also gave the Warriors an 8-7 overall season record. “We changed a few things, and we pass and serve-receive a lot better, so we were able to use more hitters,” said Fallbrook coach Robin Reese. “The flow of the game was much better because we didn’t have as many serve-receive errors,” Reese said. “Our girls are starting...
Brian Burrows won USA Shooting’s Fall Selection Match which took place Oct. 12 to 14 in Kerrville, Texas, to qualify for the International Shooting Sport Federation’s March 2013 World Cup in Acapulco, Mexico. “I’m really happy about that,” Burrows said. “A lot of people try to get picked to go to World Cups and it’s really nice to make it.” Burrows hit 258 of his 275 targets in the men’s trap event. “Kerrville is a harder place to shoot, but even though I won I’m not satisfied with how I shot,” he said. The first four ro...
Four Fallbrook High School boys earned medals for being among the top 40 finishers in their race at the Jaguar Invitational cross-country meet Oct. 19 at Kit Carson Park in Escondido. Connor Froboese finished 18th in the varsity race while Alex Mendoza placed 37th in that race. Elijah Roque ran the race for ninth-grade and 10th-grade boys and finished third, while freshman Andrew Ross was 30th in that race. A total of 485 boys in all divisions competed at the Jaguar Invitational, and two other Warriors finished in the top...
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FALLBROOK – Despite the challenging summer heat, nothing could cool the enthusiasm and turnout at the San Diego Senior Olympics (SDSO) in pickleball held in September at Castle Creek Golf Resort. Over 170 players participated during the three day tournament. Players traveled from Tennessee, Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Washington, Arizona and all over California to compete and to renew friendships with pickleball pals. This year SDSO allowed players aged 40 to 49 to...
As we approach autumn, there remains the delicious and colorful fall fruit of the persimmon tree to highlight the landscape. Its delicious fruits can be used for some fall baking and for seasonal decorations for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Their fall-like colorful foliage and striking orange fruits make the Japanese diospyros kaki persimmon a good choice as a small ornamental tree for Southern California gardens. Besides being a decorative tree, their fruit is tasty in breads,... Full story
During the October 2007 fires, the towns of Fallbrook and Ramona were ordered evacuated. Residents of both communities experienced waits of hours due to heavy traffic on the only open road out of town. On Oct. 9, 2012, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement which will provide for an alternative emergency evacuation route in Ramona. The agreement, which requires ratification by the Ramona Municipal Water District, is considered a major relief by Ramona residents. Ramona Community Planning Group chair...
Military readiness and environmental stewardship aren’t necessarily incompatible, and on June 26 Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton facilities director Robert Hellman gave a presentation at the San Diego County Board of Supervisors meeting on Camp Pendleton’s environmental practices. “Many lessons can be learned from the Camp Pendleton model,” said Supervisor Pam Slater-Price. Camp Pendleton’s environmental stewardship precedes the modern “green” movement. Motorists along Interstate 5 will notice a sign which says “Preserv... Full story
George D. Conklin, 97, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012 at his home in Coquille, Ore. of heart complications. He was predeceased by his wife, Elaine. He is survived by his two daughters, Georgia Robb of Coquille, Ore. and Carol Markano of Fallbrook, Calif.; grandchildren Brett, Delaine, Nancy and John; and nine great-grandchildren. George started Conklin Equipment Co., a manufacturing company in Fallbrook from which he retired to Coquille in 2005....
Kathryn (Kay) Plummer Geddes died peacefully Oct. 14, 2012, at the age of 90, after a lengthy illness. She was born July 30, 1922 to John and Mollie Plummer, after whom Plummer Street in San Fernando Valley is named. She was a seventh generation native Californian and a direct descendent of Juan Arguello, the first governor of California under Spain. Kay attended San Fernando High and UCLA. She and husband Oliver B. Blanke had two sons, Curtis and Bill. She was involved in First Century Families, The Beach Club, and Junior...
