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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Recently I went into Chase Bank [Fallbrook] to take care of a simple transaction. Before going, my daughter and I rolled $71 worth of coins. Along with the rolled coins, I had a small baggie with some loose coins – $4 worth of quarters and $4 worth of dimes. I told the teller I would like to exchange the coins for paper bills. Her response was, “I can’t take the loose coins.” My reply was there weren’t enough loose coins to roll. She still refused to exchange the small amount of loose coins. This employee told me she “didn...
I had a trip-fall accident entering the Bonsall ARCO gasoline station office on October 22. The staff’s response was so thoughtful and well executed that I wanted to compliment them publicly. I was approaching the station to pay my deposit. I had my wallet in my right hand and had glanced toward it when my left foot missed the second step and my head came crashing own on the concrete threshold. There was lots of blood. As I was raising my head, I heard a voice saying, “I have called 9-1-1 and the ambulance is on the way. What...
Our Fallbrook area is being threatened by the development of an enormous open pit mine at the I-15 entrance/exit to Rainbow. This mine site is a prized piece of California with many attributes we need to preserve: 1. It is the last remaining wildlife corridor between the Santa Ana and Palomar mountains. 2. It is in the Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan. 3. The Santa Margarita River flowing through it is the last free-flowing river in Southern California, has the purest water around and is a water...
I’m cozy in my chair near the window, To indulge in a pleasurable ritual, As the sky awakens from its slumber Reminding me to greet the day. My husband peruses the morning paper, Ensconced in his favorite chair. I read the glaring headlines, “Obama signs hate crimes bill.” The four-letter word, ‘hate,’ emblazoned in red. I succumb to tears from remorse and sadness To recall people tormented through ignorance; Crucified souls that demand retribution. Others have paid a bigger price for the cause. Harvey Milk proclaime...
I just got the projected cost for 2010 of my medical insurance premiums for the one of us not under Medicare. These premiums have gone up 1000 percent since 1999, when we both were covered under employer-provided insurance. Co-pays have been added or increased and the annual deductible has gone up by 15 percent for 2010. This plan is based on a large base of healthy employees. If my spouse started today, she could not get coverage; she has a preexisting condition. And in the past when I have changed employers, my coverage... Full story
Finding an apartment in Fallbrook, if you are elderly and disabled with medical concerns, is nearly impossible. It’s either an apartment in an overpriced senior facility or a place in one of those 55-and-up complexes (also overpriced). I am 73 years old, disabled with lung disease and require constant care by my son, who gave up his career and devoted four years of his life to care for me. Most children today would just shove their parents into a nursing home and wait for their death. I congratulate my son for holding to f...
John S. Cardona wrote a vicious untruth in his letter of October 29, and in doing so demonstrated disrespect for your Commander-in-Chief, Barack Obama. Cardona falsely attributed a direct quote to the president and then used it to vilify your Commander and questioned his even being an American. I know the quote is a lie, because something rather unusual happened when I went to advanced search on Google and used the “exact wording or phrase” option and typed in Cardona’s quote: “If you capture a terrorist, question him and... Full story
Works of art in a kaleidoscope of colors and patterns were on display last week in Fallbrook Quilt Guild’s Quilted Treasures 2009 show at Fallbrook Presbyterian Church. Even for those of us who don’t sew, the work of many talented guild members was a treat to see, admire and touch. (White gloves were available at the entrance for anyone wanting to handle the quilts for a closer look.) The 266 treasures on display included quilted clothing, purses and even a kite, besides bla...
FALLBROOK — Community recycling day coordinator Anne Burdick of Keep Fallbrook Clean and Green (KFCG) met recently with the central participants in the electronic recycling component of the September CleanUp/Recycling Day event. Bill Cox of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? and Fallbrook Equipment Rental owner Rick Windbigler and manager Juan Lopez were thanked for their ongoing efforts to protect the local environment by sponsoring cleanup days and recycling events. The participation of t...
FALLBROOK — On Tuesday, November 3, Fallbrook Village Rotary was honored to have Pattie Clark and Lynne Grantham speak about the Fallbrook Community Student of the Month program. Village Rotary has supported this program that recognizes four outstanding students on a monthly basis during the school year. Each month three students are picked from Fallbrook High School and one student from one of the district’s alternative schools, Ivy or Oasis. Anyone in the community, as wel...
FALLBROOK — The volunteers of St. John’s Thrift Shop have announced the shop is “getting back on its feet” thanks to all the people in Fallbrook who have supported it. The shop recently donated $500 to the Fallbrook Food Pantry and another $500 to REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program. “God has blessed us to be able to give back to the community, and that’s our goal,” said organizers. “St. John’s is the oldest charitable thrift shop in Fallbrook and your donations made it... Full story
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MURRIETA — Investigators with the Contractors State License Board arrested 19 suspected unlicensed contractors in Murrieta last week and had a 20th man deported, officials said last week. Murrieta police helped investigators with the board’s Fraud Team conduct a sting operation around the city by posing as homeowners and inviting suspected unlicensed contractors to bid on a variety of home improvement projects, including painting, flooring, tile, concrete, landscaping, fencing, iron fencing and cabinets. By law, any con... Full story
Justin Miles Liermann passed away Monday, November 2, 2009. He was born in Fallbrook on April 30, 1981, to parents Kenneth and Marymae Liermann. Justin attended school in Fallbrook and worked as a carpenter for many years. He enjoyed deep sea fishing with his father, loved football and played competitively. He enjoyed music, especially the band Tool. Justin was fun-loving and devoted to his family. He will be missed by girlfriend Jessica Margetta, sister Donna Wiedenhaupt,...
The most recent Megadeth album featuring Fallbrook resident Dave Mustaine was released September 15. “Endgame,” the band’s 12th album, was released by Roadrunner Records. It is the first Megadeth album to be recorded since Vic’s Garage, the San Marcos recording studio which obtained its name from Megadeth mascot Vic Rattlehead, was completed. In addition to his role as lead vocalist, Mustaine plays lead, rhythm, and acoustic guitar and also played piano on the album. Chris B...
FALLBROOK — All those going on the Buffalo Bill’s trip December 2-4 are asked to provide their own luggage tags for each bag, including carry-ons. The bus company is not providing tags as they have done in the past. Everyone going on the trip needs to be at the senior center no later than 8:45 a.m., as the bus will leave the center at 9. They will make a rest stop at Barstow around 11 and arrive at the casino around 3 p.m. They should also remember their $4 fee if they have signed up to have the hotel handle their lug...
TEMECULA — The Old Town Temecula Community Theater will present a lineup of holiday favorites again this season in December. “Scrooge” The production of “Scrooge,” presented by the Temecula Valley Players, will play from Thursday, December 3, until Sunday, December 13, on a variety of days and times. Ticket prices range from $20 to $28 depending on performance and seat location. Discounts for seniors, students and military extended for Thursday evening performances. Christmas... Full story
FALLBROOK — Those who have walked down the Pico Promenade recently may have been pleasantly surprised. The four-block-long walkway extends from Fallbrook Street to Elder, along the creek bed that parallels Main, and is lined with benches, trees and native shrubs. The Fallbrook Beautification Alliance (FBA) has donated black and green trash cans for the promenade. The cost of the cans is one of the many projects made possible by money raised at the FBA’s annual July Fourth Fir... Full story
SAN JACINTO — Free wetlands tours will be held on the first Saturday of the month from November through May. Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) has collaborated with the local chapter of the Audubon Society for these visits to the district wetlands in San Jacinto. The two-hour tours begin at 8 a.m. on Nov. 7, Dec. 5, Jan. 9, Feb. 6, March 6, April 3 and May 1. Reservations are not required. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. In the case of rain, the tours will be cancelled. The groups will set out from the San J...
FALLBROOK — Two weeks ago, good teamwork by San Diego Gas & Electric’s (SDG&E) contractor eliminated a dangerous situation just prior to the high winds that hit the area. Fallbrook homeowners Joan and Peter Krupczak recently returned from a short vacation to find that their 30-year old century plant near a high power pole had sprung into bloom while they were gone. But this was no ordinary bloom. The green giant’s new stem and flowers shot up alongside the 45-foot power pole... Full story
FALLBROOK — Those who regularly dine at the Fallbrook Community Center Monday through Friday between 11 a.m. and noon call it one of the best, and most nutritious, three-course lunches in town. Sponsored by Fallbrook Senior Citizen’s group, all meals are on a pay-as-you-can basis, although a donation of $3 is suggested. Senior Center membership is not required and home-delivered meals are available for a $3.50 donation. Guests are encouraged to arrive at 11 in time to soc...
FALLBROOK — The Fallbrook Family Health Center is hosting a health awareness event for seniors on Saturday, November 14, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Regency Fallbrook. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive osteoporosis, blood pressure and blood glucose screenings in addition to enjoying a presentation on osteoporosis by Dr. Rosado. A light breakfast and coffee will be served. There is no charge for the event and it is open to the community. Regency is located at 609 East Elder Street. For more information, contact V... Full story
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Abstinence Education Association (NAEA) has announced that abstinence education is delaying sex among teens based on data they say is contained in an analysis conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “These positive findings should be incorporated in any policy designed to reduce teen sexual activity in our nation,” said Valerie Huber, executive director of NAEA. “This is a time to assess what is working and capitalize on solutions that make a difference in the lives of yout...
FALLBROOK — More than 11 million Americans receive home-delivered healthcare from home care providers. In their honor, Fallbrook Home Health & Hospice joins the National Association for Home Care & Hospice in celebrating November as National Home Care Month. “Caring for the sick, elderly, chronically ill and those recovering from a recent hospital stay in their homes is a privilege and a passion of ours,” said Pat Smorzewski, RN Agency Administrator of Fallbrook Home Health & Hospice. “Home healthcare professionals and vol...
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