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Articles from the November 25, 2011 edition


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  • Site preparation finished for new Silvergate Suites

    Updated Nov 25, 2011

    FALLBROOK – Grading and groundwork needed to begin construction on Silvergate Suites, a new $3.5 million state-of-the-art facility for memory care on the campus of Silvergate Fallbrook Retirement Residence, has been completed. Memory care support has emerged recently as a new service in the senior living industry; primarily in response to the growing demand for services dedicated to serving people suffering from Alzheimer’s and related diseases. The new project will p... Full story

  • Sheriff's Log Nov 25, 2011

    Updated Nov 25, 2011

    2/9 300 N. Mercedes Rd. Rape: vic. Incapable of giving consent 11/13 200 W. Aviation Rd. Commercial burglary 300 Ivy Ter. Commercial burglary Main Ave. @ Kalmia St. Kidnapping 1100 S. Main Ave. Commercial burglary 1600 Calavo Rd. Residential burglary 1600 Calavo Rd. Residential burglary 300 Markell Ln. Vandalism 38400 Sandia Creek Dr. Animal cruelty 3900 Lake Park St. Petty theft 11/14 5400 Villas Dr. Vehicle burglary 500 Ammunition Rd. Inflict corporal injury on spouse/cohabitant 700 W. Fallbrook St. Annoying repeated...

  • "Mikey" to visit Fallbrook Presbyterian

    Updated Nov 25, 2011

    FALLBROOK – FM 94.9’s morning show personality Mike “Mikey” Esparza will visit Fallbrook Presbyterian Church on December 9. Esparza, who is admired for his radio talent, will tell his inspirational story to all who wish to attend. Esparza’s testimony will be followed by worship led by Zac Knox. There is no cost for this event. Food and beverages will be sold beginning at 5:30 p.m., and the doors will open at 7. The program is expected to run until approximately 9 p.m.... Full story

  • Learning to give

    Updated Nov 25, 2011

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  • Give us this day our turkey

    Updated Nov 25, 2011

    Thanksgiving is my kind of holiday. Apart from the “thanks” part, the primary purpose of this celebration is eating. That is the one thing I do quite well. Our Pilgrim Fathers came up with the idea of a Thanksgiving feast. I’m sure that our Pilgrim Mothers were too busy doing the wash and caring for the children to think of any more work. The Pilgrim Fathers were sitting around waiting for someone to invent television so they could all watch a football game when someone had a...

  • Fallbrook claims CIF win against RBV 3-1

    Updated Nov 25, 2011

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  • Why not enjoy Thanksgiving next year in a new home at The Ridge?

    Updated Nov 25, 2011

    FALLBROOK – Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to gather with family and friends, and having a beautiful, new home to celebrate it in can make it even better. Local real estate professional Ken Follis of Willis Allen Real Estate encourages families to take time during Thanksgiving weekend to visit The Ridge for a private tour of the view home sites that can be found off picturesque Live Oak Park Road in Fallbrook, “Although not as robust as hoped, the current market c...

  • Tess Hansford provides friendly, professional real estate service

    Updated Nov 25, 2011

    When individuals are looking for top-notch customer service in the real estate industry, they know they can rely on the Coldwell Banker name to provide them with real estate agents who meet this high standard. A perfect example of the exemplary associates with Fallbrook’s Coldwell Banker Landmark Group is Tess Hansford, who has lived in Fallbrook for 33 years and worked in the real estate market since 1992. As a Realtor® who has received the San Diego Magazine Five Star Cu...

  • Diabetes Support Group meets Nov. 30

    Updated Nov 25, 2011

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Diabetes Support Group, sponsored by Fallbrook Hospital, will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 30, later in the month than usual due to the Thanksgiving holiday. In addition, starting in November, the monthly venue will change to Fallbrook Hospital Conference Room B, across the hall from the cafeteria, and will meet at a later time - from 3 to 4 p.m. Attendees will need to check in at either the front reception area or the back entrance as a visitor to the hospital. Dr. Ali Azarm, MD,...

  • Bell Memorial Scholarship available to graduating FUHS seniors

    Updated Nov 25, 2011

    FALLBROOK – Applications are now being accepted for the $1,000 Ray and Mary Bell Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is open to graduating Fallbrook High School seniors who plan on attending an accredited two-year college or four-year university in the United States. Applicants must have a minimum un-weighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and must be a United States citizen or legal United States resident. Students must also demonstrate a commitment to serving their community through their involvement in community... Full story

  • Third graders explain grammar rules

    Updated Nov 25, 2011

    Third grade teachers Lorraine Betschman and Carla Edwards went beyond standard curriculum with arts education and special performances of "Grammarosaurus," a student musical, at Bonsall Elementary School on Nov. 15 and 17. Grammarosaurs is a musical play with 10 fun skits and songs teaching rules and tricks of grammar and punctuation. From the Bad Wolf website, "The Loch Ness monster has surfaced, and it turns out she's a Grammarosaurus! Nessie and her friends, all experts on...

  • Students learn about banking

    Updated Nov 25, 2011

    FALLBROOK – Live Oak Elementary School offered a real world math connection through financial literacy event with a local bank. “We are teaming with our local Bank of America to show students how the math they learn today applies in their every day lives,” said Mrs. Porter, who teaches a fourth/fifth grade combination class. Mrs. Porter’s C-17 All-Stars decided to save money for classroom necessities but soon realized they needed a place to keep their money safe. Bank...

  • Retired Teachers celebrate Veterans Day

    Updated Nov 25, 2011

    FALLBROOK – At a recent Cal Retired Teachers Association meeting, the Ragland family entertained the members with patriotic songs in honor of Veterans Day. Jack and Marilee Ragland performed several song and dance tunes. Their daughter Natasha sang harmonies and accompanied them on the piano. Jack gave interesting tidbits about the history of each song. They sang songs like “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee,” “America the Beautiful,” “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and many more...

  • Fall Festival offers a cornucopia of activities

    Updated Nov 25, 2011

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  • Special Holiday Calendar of Events

    Updated Nov 25, 2011

    Now through Dec. 27 - A Puppet for Christmas starring entertaining ventriloquist Kevin Johnson will be featured every Tuesday at Welk Resort’s theater in Escondido. For ticket information (option of including buffet dinner with show), visit www.welktheatersandiego.com or call (888) 802-7469. Theater located at 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr., Escondido, Calif. 92026. Nov. 25 – Joyful Traditions event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. in downtown Fallbrook at the corner of Main Avenue and Alvarado Street in the Village Square, presen... Full story

  • Deadline to appeal property tax assessment is Nov. 30

    Updated Nov 25, 2011

    SAN DIEGO – The last day taxpayers may file protests concerning their 2011-2012 property assessments is Nov. 30. Applications to appeal property tax assessments must be received by the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Office (COB) no later than 5 p.m. that day or postmarked by midnight on that date. The regular filing period for an appeals application for a 2011-2012 property assessment is July 2 to Nov. 30. Free, simple applications can be obtained on the County Clerk of the Board website, www.sdco... Full story

  • Start Smart class to be offered in Spanish - La clase de Start Smart se ofrece en Espa

    Updated Nov 25, 2011

    SAN DIEGO – A Spanish Start Smart class will be held in San Diego on Saturday, December 3. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., with class beginning at 9 a.m. Class will end at 11:15. The class will be held at the Duffy Administration building, located at 9621 Ridgehaven Court, SD 92123 (in Kearny Mesa), in Rooms 1-4. A parent or guardian must attend with the student. To register, send the student’s name, age, school and the name of the adult with telephone number and email to [email protected], or call (...

  • Donation* to Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary earns pet photo shoot

    Updated Nov 25, 2011

    FALLBROOK - Award-winning photojournalist Christine Rinaldi, who specializes in pet photography in natural light, is spreading the giving spirit of the holidays by waiving her normal $250 sitting fee to anyone who donates at least that amount to the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary (FAS). “I feel so bad about the Santa photo day being rained out,” Rinaldi said regarding the Day of Donating event in which she had committed to taking photos of pets of families with Santa for a don...

  • Derby Day creates fun for freshmen

    Updated Nov 25, 2011

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  • Locals help with Buddy Poppy Drive

    Updated Nov 25, 2011

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  • Time for the feast

    Updated Nov 25, 2011

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  • A sign of the times - Fallbrook senior seeks work in exchange for place to live

    Updated Nov 25, 2011

    Though the current national financial strife may not be on everyone’s top topic list, it is still impacting many individuals and businesses throughout the country, including local residents. Homes have continued to be foreclosed on and businesses have gone by the wayside. Sadly, the Fallbrook community has not been immune to this economic downturn, and some families have been forced out of their homes or had to close the doors to seemingly successful businesses. One such h... Full story

  • Giving thanks for a unique young man

    Updated Nov 25, 2011

    At times the full extent of a person’s contribution to society isn’t known until after their passing. Such is the case of 18-year-old Fallbrook resident Ryan Crowell, who touched many more lives than his family realized until he succumbed May 25 from complications following a surgery the month prior. “After his passing, all of the people whose lives he had touched began to come forward,” said his father, Chris Crowell. “I had no idea of the impact he had made.” Ryan had ma...

  • Madrigals to perform at Christmas brunch

    Updated Nov 25, 2011

    FALLBROOK – All women in the Fallbrook area are invited to the Fallbrook Women’s Connection’s annual Christmas brunch to be held at the Grand Tradition, on Dec. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon. The acclaimed Madrigal choir from Fallbrook High School will share the magic of the season, under the direction of Heather Smith. The guest speaker for the event will be Judy Scharfenberg. The former librarian will give a dramatic reading and explain the “Heart of Christmas,” taken f... Full story

  • Community center to hold Feliz Dias Festivos (Free Festival Days)

    Updated Nov 25, 2011

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Community Center is having its first Feliz Dias Festivos (Free Festival Days) event on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. All ages are welcome to come enjoy the food, drinks, music, arts and crafts, piñatas, dancing and pictures with Santa. The community center is located at 341 Heald Lane. For more information, call (760) 728-1671.... Full story

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