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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Some of the trees were bare of leaves, but nobody noticed. A light rain fell, but nobody noticed. London during the Christmas season was transformed by glittering lights and fanciful window displays. It was Christmas in London as I had always pictured it: trees draped with white lights and garlands of pine boughs tied with red velvet ribbons. The air was crisp and men were wearing black overcoats, derby hats and carrying fashionable canes. Big Ben was striking six and I was walking towards Westminster Bridge with hours of sho... Full story
A 30th wedding anniversary vacation for two longtime Fallbrook residents, Roy and Linda Costello, turned into an extended trip that taxed their nerves and tried their patience but built their faith. While Fallbrook was watching news reports and reading headlines such as “Wilma slams Mexican resorts,” Roy and Linda were riding out the slow-moving hurricane in their beachfront hotel, the Iberostar Tucan Resort in Playa del Carmen near Cancun. “There was a constant growl,” said Roy. “And the storm kept intensify...
The Fallbrook High School JV cheer squad was busy spreading Christmas “cheer” a little early this year. The cheerleaders, along with their coach, Chris Steffler, spent one of their practices devoted to packaging their pre-purchased gifts for Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child is a nonprofit organization devoted to the plight of millions of children around the world who may be refugees of war, survivors of disasters or victims of extreme poverty. The cheerleaders enjoyed helping the less fortunate and wer... Full story
The County of San Diego has set a December 7 hearing date for the acquisition of the first parcels of land for the future San Luis Rey River Park. A 4-0 Board of Supervisors vote November 9, with Supervisor Dianne Jacob in Washington to provide testimony to a House of Representatives committee, sets the hearing date to approve the acquisition of four parcels totaling 116.56 acres. The county would purchase the four parcels, which are currently vacant and owned by San Luis Rey Downs Enterprises, LLC, for $3,200,000. “Today the...
• “Holiday of Lights” at the San Diego County Fairgrounds in Del Mar is the largest animated drive-through light show on the West Coast with over 350 sparkling displays. Open November 24 through January 1, Sunday through Thursday 5:30 to 10:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5:30 to 11:00 p.m. For further information call (858) 755-1161 or access www.sdfair.com. • “Festival of Lights” at the San Diego Wild Animal Park in Escondido offers sliding down a snowy hill, holiday crafts, carolers, dancers and Santa. Larger-than...
FALLBROOK — The Reche Community Club was entertained by two fine young musicians at a recent potluck meeting at the old Reche School House. Chris Grimmick, 15, is a freshman at Escondido Charter High School. He has been playing violin for three years and studies with Elizabeth Monacelli. He currently plays with the San Diego Civic Youth Orchestra and with a string quartet in Fallbrook. He also plays classical and jazz guitar and is learning to pay the bagpipes. Alex Rodriguez, 14, is an eighth-grader at Potter Jr. High. S...
FALLBROOK — The Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary will host its 14th Annual Holiday Settings luncheon Dec. 1 at the Grand Tradition. According to Event Chairman Sharon Heincy, guests will enjoy artistically decorated holiday tables, luncheon, special entertainment and door prizes. The Auxiliary’s scholarship program will benefit from proceeds from the affair. Anyone wishing to donate to the scholarship fund may mail checks to the Hospital Auxiliary at 625 E. Elder, Fallbrook, CA 92028. Traditionally luncheon tables are dec...
Village Rotary coordinated a large-scale effort to gather items such as drink mixes, wet wipes, toothbrushes, toothpaste and much more for Marines serving in Iraq....
NOTICE: All vacation holds for L.A. Times must be phoned in by 11/23/05 by 3 p.m. for the weekend of 11/26 & 11/27. Thank you for your assistance....
St. Stephen Lutheran Church and School will host “Christmas for Kids” on Saturday, December 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1636 E. Mission Road in Fallbrook. “We are planning a safe time filled with lots of Christmas fun, crafts, stories, singing and games. This is the perfect day for finishing up your Christmas shopping without your children. Or, enjoy a parents’ day out while your kids are having a fun-filled day,” says Brigetta Guelker, preschool director and coordinator for “Christmas for Kids.” Children from 2 years of ag... Full story
FALLBROOK — Well before both Halloween and Thanksgiving, the 25 members of the Fallbrook Chorale began rehearsing for their coming Christmas concert. Entitled “An Old-Fashioned Christmas,” the program will be presented at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, at the Bob Burton Performing Arts Center on the Fallbrook High School campus. Under the direction of Eric Peterson, who last year directed the 50-voice men’s chorus of the “United We Stand” program at the Burton Center, the group promises to get its audience in the Christm...
BONSALL — Sullivan Middle School invites you to their winter band and choral shows. The choral production of “Santa’s Frosty Follies” will be presented on December 7 at 6 and 7:15 p.m. in the school’s multi-purpose room. The band’s winter concert and raffle will be held on December 12 at 6 p.m., also in the school’s MPR. It is under the direction of Stacy Sharpe with choreography by Katie Hornsveld....
With the holidays approaching, persons with memory impairment or behavioral problems may not feel comfortable in large family gatherings. However, there is much that loved ones can do to make these individuals a part of the holiday celebrations. Daniel Sewell, MD, director of the Senior Behavioral Health Unit at the University of California, San Diego Medical Center, offers several suggestions to get the most enjoyment out of family gatherings during the holidays: • Plan ahead. If the individual is vulnerable to o...
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. In 2005, an estimated 20.8 million persons in the United States, approximately 7 percent of the population, have diabetes; however, only 14.6 million of these persons have had the disease diagnosed. Persons with diabetes have a risk for premature death approximately twice that of persons of similar ages without diabetes. In 2002, diabetes was the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in childhood or adolescence, although adults...
Want to stop Smoking? Each Saturday a meeting of Nicotine Anonymous is available for those who want help in quitting nicotine in any form. Meetings will be held each Saturday at the Farmhouse Coffee shop at 622 S. Mission in the small community room at 4 p.m. Nicotine Anonymous is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization or institution. The primary purpose is to offer support to those who are trying to gain freedom from nicotine. For further information, call 760-728-6918....
The holidays are quickly approaching, and while many people look forward to yearly traditions, gatherings with family and friends and the general good feelings associated with the season, some people dread the holidays. For those who have lost a loved one during the past year, the holidays may emphasize their grief. The holidays, especially the first ones after losing a loved one, are especially difficult for one who is grieving. Often, friends and family members of those affected by a loss are unsure how to act or what to...
FALLBROOK — A powerful and inspiring free Christmas concert for the whole family will be held at Christ The King Lutheran Church, 1620 S. Stage Coach Lane, on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 4 p.m. The band River will share a musical Christmas card with special guest pianist Henry Wiens. River has been one of the most played artists on Christian Radio with ten singles climbing to the top 10 on the CCM. Their song “Road to Redemption” was the theme song for Billy Graham’s worldwide picture release of the same title. This Christi...
Auditions have been announced for Li’l Abner, which will be performed at Fallbrook’s Mission Theater. Sponsored by the Fallbrook Players Jr. Conservatory, this musical comedy will feature actors and actresses ages 7 to 20 years old. Come prepared to the auditions with the following items: a current photo (photos will not be returned), a calendar that lists all of your conflicts so that you can compare your conflicts to our rehearsal dates and a one-minute vocal selection. You may sing to a CD or tape — we provide the machi... Full story
Supervisor Bill Horn, Carlsbad Mayor Bud Lewis and County officials mark the beginning of a $6.7 million project to build a new aircraft parking area and stormwater detention basin at McClellan-Palomar Airport with groundbreaking ceremonies Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. The project includes construction of a general aviation parking apron to accommodate over 130 locally based aircraft, a partial parallel taxiway approximately 3,400 feet long and an underground detention basin to enhance airport safety and the quality of stormwater... Full story
As organized as the best may be, the holidays are often busy from dawn to dusk with precious little time for leisurely cooking. This is when you need tried-and-true timesavers that are good choices for satisfying family fare. So that was my goal as I most recently dipped into my old recipe boxes. It is a pleasure for sure. Not only did I have a mission, I let myself enjoy the journey down memory lane. The recipe cards show the signs of use and of age, as few are unspotted and many are yellow and crinkled. Most have notations....
ON AN AVERAGE DAY, YOU take 5,000 to 10,000 steps. With every step you take, your feet absorb a force that is one and a half times your body weight. If you run, jump, or do high-impact activity, the force is several times your body weight. And, even though your feet are engineering marvels designed to bear this load, they are still susceptible to injuries. Women create their own problems by torturing their feet with shoes that are too small, too narrow, or too high. Pointy shoes and high heels are murder on the feet, not to...
County Supervisor Dianne Jacob testified before a US House of Representatives committee November 9 in favor of the concept of co-locating tribal casinos. Jacob, who spoke as the Second District representative and not officially on behalf of the County of San Diego, addressed the House Committee on Resources to urge support for casino consolidation. Such a concept has been the topic of discussion between the Viejas and Ewiiaapaayp tribes in her district. The November 9 hearing regarded off-reservation Indian gaming, but Jacob...
The San Diego County Water Authority approved two agreements October 19 on the feasibility study of a regional seawater desalination facility at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. The CWA board approved the award of a professional services contract to RBF Consulting for a detailed feasibility study and approved a cooperative agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County delineating funding and other responsibilities for the contract. The desalination facility would serve both the San Diego County Water...
New officers installed at a merger ceremony joining PEO Chapter AZ of Inglewood and a Fallbrook unaffiliated PEO group at the Rancho Monserate Clubhouse on Saturday, Nov. 12, are Judy Conrad, Judy Ambrose, Bobbi Capin, Marilee Breeding, Jane Franz, Joyce Wood and Jackie Ross, president. PEO is a philanthropic and educational organization that supports women’s educational endeavors and Cottey College in Missouri. The new officers are all former members of Chapter PF of Fallbrook.... Full story
Have you been? Then you know! Located near the northern end of Willow Glen Road, the efforts of around 40 crafters are arranged in wonderful displays throughout the home of Jerry and Adele Maurer. Follow the signs, park and get chauffeured to the top. Longtime visitor Janna Sills says, “We go to several craft fairs each year, and there are some pretty good ones here in Southern California, but if for some reason I could only go to one, it would be The Farmer and Adele’s! There are so many nice people and things to see. I usu...
