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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In reading the letter that opined “Bond measure to benefit contractors, not pupils” one would think that school bonds are drafted in dark and smoke-filled rooms by nefarious agents of the underworld. The facts: Measure AA received a comprehensive, non-partisan analysis by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association, as well as parents, teachers, and civil leaders across our community. In their unbiased opinion assessment Measure AA received top marks and full endorsement for seeking funds to upgrade classrooms, labs and fac... Full story
My 19 year-old daughter, a college soccer player, had been diagnosed with sesamoiditis – inflammation of the sesamoid tendon underneath the big toe – by our family physician who specializes in sports medicine. It is commonly known in the sports world as "turf toe" and is accompanied by a great amount of pain, rendering some players unable to play for weeks at a time. My daughter had already missed a week of practice and part of a game due to pain and her symptoms didn't seem to be subsiding. From one of my previous vis...
DD is a 106 million dollar boondoggle promoted by special interests. Here are 10 reasons to vote NO on DD: - Expensive new property taxes for the next 28 years. - Owners and renters beware – high property tax will drive down property values and increase rents. Landlords will pass on tax increase. - Severe traffic congestion on Gird, HWY 76 and surrounding areas. - Negative aesthetic impact on beautiful Gird Valley. - Studies say school not needed now. Future growth studies unreliable and misleading. - Likely over 50 p... Full story
As a local business owner since 1984, Marilee Lowe has spent over three decades learning and understanding the ins and outs of the community you call home. With a history of service, Marilee's volunteer positions over the years reflect her true interest in protecting, and fighting for all of her Fallbrook neighbors and community. As a dedicated volunteer for over 30 years, Marilee has held the following titles: - Vice president: Fallbrook Riders Field [Current] - Past president: Vista Palomar Riders & Director [5 years] -...
Accretive Investments is proposing a huge residential and commercial development in agricultural North County along Hwy. 15. You, San Diego County taxpayers, are now being asked to contribute. So we must ask the following: - Are single family homes starting at $500,000 plus HOA fees and Mello-Roos assessments considered affordable housing? No. - Will this development alleviate the growing gridlock on southbound Hwy. 15 which impacts commuters on Hwys. 78, 56, 52 and 8? No. - Will residents be able to safely evacuate in case...
As a member of a family, the ballot measure DD is a matter close to my heart as it affects the future of my four younger siblings. My sisters and baby brother will grow up in this community. They will enroll in these schools, play these sports, and – hopefully – grow to be respectful and respectable people. I see it as my job, and the job of everyone in the district, to help provide a path in this endeavor for all students. DD’s funding will ensure that the high school campus these future students learn on will reflect the be... Full story
The one thing nobody seems to realize is that the traffic on Gird Road will tie up anyone trying to use that way of getting to and from the 76. It will also mean that the 76 will be tied up quite often with all the traffic this school generates. Additionally, some residents will have to choose between paying a higher tax bill and some of the things they were otherwise planning to use that money for. Think about those who are not as well enough off to afford these new taxes. Jim Ryan... Full story
I thought I was doing my husband a favor by mailing back a movie (DVD) that he rented through the mail. I drove through the mailbox bank at the post office and dropped the envelope in one of the mailboxes. When my husband got home later that day, he asked where the movie/envelope was and I proudly announced “I mailed it already.” He had a terrible look on his face and asked if I sealed it (taking off a thin strip of paper on the sticky sealer and folding it over the envelope). I stuttered “nooo.” He grabbed his phone and cal...
Sharon Koehler is my choice for Fallbrook High School District Board of Trustees. She brings experience, knowledge and a genuine love for students to the job. A life-long teacher, she is dedicated to helping students get a quality education so they can go on to good employment or further education. As an incumbent she has served as president of the board for six years, leading it through a difficult recession that saw promised funds cut by the state. She was instrumental in bringing in a new superintendent, the JROTC...
There is one more angel. Jennifer Ann Olson, at age 48, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016. She was born to the late Frank Olson and Diane Walkley on August 29, 1968. She attended San Marino High School and went on to graduate from the USC School of Business Entrepreneur Program in 1990. Jennifer battled multiple sclerosis for over 20 years. Jennifer rode horses twice weekly. She loved to garden and loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed art, music and movies.... Full story
We mourn the passing of Winifred Mattes, resident of Fallbrook for 46 years. She died at home in September at the age of 89. There will be a memorial service for her at SonRise Christian Fellowship Church in Fallbrook on November 5, at 2 p.m. Winnie loved sacred music and sang in church choirs throughout her life. Marrying George Mattes, she became an Air Force wife who traveled the world and joined church choirs wherever they were stationed. After they retired and settled in...
Nikki Sue Huelsenbeck, of Fallbrook, passed away with her family by her side after a short illness on Saturday, October 22, 2016. Nikki was born in Orange, Calif. to John and Patricia Grant. She married Peter Huelsenbeck in 1965. They had two children, John and Kim, and seven grandchildren. Nikki was devoted to her family. She was a talented woodworker and scrapbooker. She is survived by her husband, Peter; her mother, Patricia Grant; her children John and Kim, and her seven...
The world lost an amazing woman on October 17, 2016. Dorris Bjorset Duffy was born on February 25, 1925, in Cottage Grove, Ore. When she was 16, she left home to attend the Emily Johnson Duffy Ranch School in Fallbrook. She may have made the decision based on the fact that, in her words, “we could ride horses and wear shorts to class,” but it changed her life forever as she and the son of the headmistress fell in love and married in 1943. Jack and Dorris Duffy celebrated 70...
Taylor Dominick Writer/Intern The Bonsall High Lady Legionnaires won their final home volleyball game Oct. 18 against River Valley Charter School. This game was described by the team’s co-captain, Elizabeth Snyder, as “one of our more intense games. We had to play really hard to get that win.” Having lost to River Valley Charter School earlier in the season, the win was very satisfying to the Lady Legionnaires. School spirit was dripping from the walls of the gym as the self-...
BONSALL – The October Sundowner for the Bonsall Chamber of Commerce was held at Bonsall High School (currently sharing a campus with Sullivan Middle School) on Oct. 13; over 50 local community members attended. Vaughn (Bud) Coale, past president of the Bonsall Chamber, opened the evening by introducing Joe Lopez, a representative for state senator Joel Anderson to present a certificate of recognition to superintendent Justin Cunningham. Following the special presentation, p... Full story
TEMECULA – The third annual Concert for Heroes, a benefit for Manzanita Ranch, will again be held on Veterans Day at Galway Downs on Friday, Nov. 11. The Manzanita Ranch, Inc., is a nonprofit human service agency dedicated to serving the needs of veterans by using horses for therapy. This year the Phoenix Patriot Band, the official rock band arm of the Phoenix Patriot Foundation, will be part of the musical lineup. Members Darrin Isham and T-Bone Villegas will assist to r... Full story
FALLBROOK – After two months of cleanup, one neighborhood is about halfway done cleaning up litter and illegally dumped furniture and trash. Jan Scott, a Fallbrook resident, commended Zeke Maldonado from the Bonsall Road Station and road crew for their work. In addition, she is grateful to the Odd Fellow Cemetery crew for cutting back overgrown weeds in the area. The reason why Scott is so adamant about not trashing Alturas, she said is because the garbage and sewage runs d... Full story
In the past the North County Fire Protection District (NCFPD) board would approve each increase in ambulance fees. When the NCFPD board voted 5-0 Sept. 27 to approve the new fees, the board also authorized automatic annual increases based on the Annual Consumer Price Index (APCI) for urban San Diego County. "It's just adding an automatic inflator to it that's tied to the APCI," said NCFPD fire chief Steve Abbott. The automatic annual increases are expected to reduce the increase percentage of any adjustment. The NCFPD board...
FALLBROOK – For the first time in history, Afghanistan Water Polo (AWP) athletes competed internationally at the 2016 Asian Beach Games held earlier this month in Da Nang, Vietnam. Head coach Jeremy Piasecki, a former Fallbrook resident, reported that eight Afgan athletes represented Afghanistan Water Polo at the competition. “The team has been vastly improving from the moment they set foot in Vietnam,” said Piasecki. “These players will take their experiences back to Afghanistan to share with their communities, inspiri...
Fallbrook High School boys water polo coach Bill Richardson cites two reasons why the Warriors had a 4-12 record entering Valley League play but won their first two league games. One of the reasons is that Richardson sought a tough pre-league schedule to prepare his players for league play and for the CIF Division I playoffs. The other reason is that the squad with 13 first-year varsity players has been developing throughout the season. "I think we're going the right direction... Full story
The money grubbers that are Accretive Development, saw the Granite Construction promotion of a ballot proposition dealing with siting a waste dump on the San Luis Rey river – and got away with it because of ill-informed voters. Now, another one that will bite us if it passes, Proposition B, the proponents are throwing plenty of money at, hoping people are naive enough to saddle themselves with tax implications of over a billion dollars of infrastructure they have declined to cover. Why should they if Accretive Development t... Full story
