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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Pasta lovers know that spaghetti is cheap and it tends to multiply on one's plate. So, it makes a good meal to feed 250 people at one time. The Knights of Columbus at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Community have had a lot of practice producing their annual spaghetti dinner over the last 25 years. The event, held Nov. 5 this year, is now named the Ben and Lea Aloe Spaghetti Sunday Dinner. Ben Aloe, one of the founding members of the dinner, died in 2015. Jeremy Ridgeway has... Full story
A diverse group of people participated in the 17th annual Veterans Day Parade in Fallbrook. Veterans of World War II, Iraq and everyone in between were included in the lineup according to VFW member Marc Sigmon, who chaired the Nov. 11 parade for the second year in a row. Sigmon said that the VFW and its parade are open to “all veterans, no matter how long they served.” He also pointed out that, “Less than one percent of Americans have served in the military service.” This ye...
CAMP PENDLETON – On Nov. 15, Heart to Heart Camp Pendleton hosted their second annual Thanksgiving holiday event which was held aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. This year, they were given the opportunity to honor and bless 140 young Marines far from home with a delicious “Home for the Holidays” meal. Besides Heart to Heart founder Mary Young, there were also eight volunteers in attendance: military spouse Darcy Thompson, Heart to Heart board member Sabrina Barella, alo... Full story
RAINBOW – The Vallecitos School District is pleased to announce that Dr. Maritza Koeppen will join the district as superintendent/principal beginning Jan. 2, 2018. Dr. Koeppen is currently director of special programs in the San Marcos Unified School District. She is bilingual and holds a Ph.D. in education through San Diego State University and Claremont Graduate University. With her extensive experience overseeing services for Title I schools, English learners, a...
The Fallbrook Public Utility District board of directors held a special board meeting the evening of Nov. 15 to provide background information regarding proposed water rate increases and to allow customers the opportunity to give their input regarding the rate hikes. FPUD officials were expecting a large turnout and they got it as more than 100 people crammed inside the FPUD board room. A sound system allowed those that weren't able to get a spot inside the room to hear the meeting while sitting or standing in the courtyard.... Full story
Two Bonsall parcels and two Pala parcels have been given land use and zoning changes in the most recent proposed updates to the county's general plan. A 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote Nov. 15 approved the changes for the Bonsall parcels, which are planned to be part of the future San Luis Rey River Park, and the Pala property, which was determined to be on private land rather than on the Pala Indian Reservation. The Board of Supervisors approved an update to the county's general plan in August 2011. The... Full story
The allocation of District Five Neighborhood Reinvestment Program funding approved at the Nov. 14 San Diego County Board of Supervisors meeting included grants to the Fallbrook Village Association and the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce. The supervisors' 4-0 vote, with Ron Roberts at a family funeral, provided the Fallbrook Village Association $20,000 for expenses related to a train display at Railroad Heritage Park and allocated $8,000 to the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce for directional signs. The Neighborhood Reinvestment... Full story
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BONSALL – Dr. Patricia R. Fouquet, a retired professor of modern European history, has recently donated a large collection of books and other materials on the rise of fascism and the Holocaust to Chapman University, where they will be used by students and educators at all levels. Chapman's library houses the Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education. Located on the fourth floor of the building, it contains a library and a museum and carries on a program of introducing H...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Street STEM Magnet School Principal Joe Kniseley presented two Students of the Month to the Rotary Club of Fallbrook at a recent weekly luncheon. Emily Bautista, fifth grade, shared how she is changing the world for the better once she learned about how animals are affected by trash and pollution. She demonstrates leadership by recruiting friends and creating a slide presentation that was shared with teachers and their students about how to make the w...
Happy Thanksgiving! It is the official start of the holiday season, regardless of which holiday is celebrated. There will be trips to the mall, lots of eating out, entertaining and going to parties, visiting with friends, family and loved ones. The year 2017 has been a tough year when is comes to feeling safe and secure. If it’s not Mother Nature showing her strength, it’s something man-made. The randomness and frequency is beyond comprehension. The question is, are residents... Full story
FALLBROOK – Holiday decorations help make a special time of year even more memorable. Whether it’s hanging mistletoe above a doorway or decking the halls, safety must be a priority when decorating a home for the holidays. Accidents can happen no matter what type of holiday decorating is going on, but stringing holiday lights around the home may be especially dangerous. This season, keep the following safety tips in mind when stringing lights, so this season of celebration sta...
Legacy Endowment Community Foundation held its inaugural Endowment Awards Ceremony Nov. 15 at the Foundation for Senior Care. This year, Legacy awarded $342,000 to local non-profit organizations, honoring both donors and beneficiaries. Legacy program officer Jan Pichel and board president Mark Hvasta presented the donations. According to Hvasta, there are over 240 nonprofit organizations in Fallbrook and Bonsall. He said, “Legacy is a different type [of nonprofit], a c...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Historical Society is proud to hold it fourth annual Open House to celebrate an Old-Fashioned Christmas. The Open House will be Sunday, Dec. 3 from 12 to 3 p.m. at 1730 Hill Ave. The open house will feature the Pittenger House all decorated in historical fashion, the main museum with many attractions, the Gem and Mineral Museum, the Ford Room with Model T cars, and the Barn which now includes the recently renovated 19th century Ladies Afternoon Carriage. Vendors will be present for holiday s...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors extended the exemption North County Fire Protection District ambulances have from carrying a spare wheel on district ambulances. The supervisors’ voted 4-0 Nov. 14, with Ron Roberts at a family funeral, to approve a two-year extension through Dec. 31, 2019 for NCFPD, 10 other fire protection districts or city fire departments, the two county service areas which provide paramedic service and four ambulance companies. The California Code of Regulations requires ambulances to carry spare... Full story
Steve Abbott North County Fire Protection District We have been asked how could so many fatalities have occurred during the recent Northern California wildfires. An Oct. 21 New York Times article (see link below) entitled "How California’s Most Destructive Wildfire Spread, Hour by Hour" provides a good overview. It can be seen that the Tubbs fire traveled up to 3-4 miles per hour, which equates to nearly 6 feet per second – certainly faster than most of us could run in brush-covered hilly terrain surrounded by darkness, smo...
BONSALL – The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office is investigating the discovery of human remains found Nov. 16 near the Bonsall Bridge near state Route 76. A work crew clearing weeds near the bridge found a human skull and at least one other bone. Investigators from the San Diego County Sheriff's Department homicide detail and from the medical examiner's office were sent to investigate. Staff from the medical examiner's office took custody of the remains, which will be examined by a forensic anthropologist, a... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook’s American Association of University Women’s Mahjong Tournament continues to entice many to its annual competition. Beginners and experts alike came together, Oct. 19, at the Fallbrook Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1924 to ply their skills and to try to out strategize their opponents. Amid the buzz of clacking tiles and the environment of friendly competition, Caryn Sutherland did just that and walked away with the $50 cash prize and the highest score. Th... Full story
VISTA – North County Aviculturists, for pet bird owners and breeders, is holding its annual holiday party for members Saturday, Dec. 2 at Vista Masonic Lodge, 761 Eucalyptus. The holiday party includes a gift exchange with Golden Bird prizes and a great traditional ham dinner. Anyone interested in joining the group can find more information at www.ncabirdclub.com or come to the meeting and sign up....
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chorale announced their annual Christmas concert “Christmas Ornaments” will take place, 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9 at SonRise Christian Fellowship, 463 S Stage Coach Lane. In the beautiful Christmas setting, over 50 voices and a chamber ensemble will perform a mix of holiday favorites. Tickets are $18 for adults, $8 for students with student ID. Active duty military and children accompanied by a paid adult are free. Tickets may be purchased through any Fallbrook Chorale member, at Major Market or th...
FALLBROOK – Everyone is invited to the Fallbrook Community Center on Friday, Dec. 1 for the first big holiday get-together of the season. From 5 to 7:30 p.m. this is an occasion for young and old to celebrate the community spirit, peace and goodwill that make this Friendly Village so special. The event is free and located at the center at 341 Heald Lane, near La Paloma School. Thousands converge annually along with local guests of honor to count down to the Tree Lighting. Entertainment and activities are provided inside a...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Woman’s Club will host a performance by the Fallbrook Ukulele Strummers, 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 12 at the Fallbrook Woman’s Club clubhouse, 238 W. Mission Road, and will feature a medley of “Tis the holiday season” melodies. The event is open to the public and nonmember guests will be treated to a complimentary lunch. Nonmembers must RSVP with Linda Larson at (760) 420-1456 or email [email protected] by Friday, Dec. 8. The Fallbrook Woman’s C... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Climate Action Team will present a talk at the Fallbrook Library, 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 27 about divesting from fossil fuel stocks and socially responsible investing. Guest speaker Judith Seid will talk about “socially responsible investing.” This type of investing allows people to choose whether to support industries that dump toxic wastes irresponsibly or to invest in companies that develop alternative energy that can help build a sustainable futur...
Our dad peacefully passed away on Nov. 14, 2017 in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. He lived a full life and we are honored to call him Dad, D.O.D., Pa, Grandpa, and Great Grandpa. We have no doubts that plenty of Harry stories will be told for days, weeks, years to come. We will remember our Dad as a man who had immense pride in his family and gave us his unconditional love and support. His story, told in his own words…. Harry E. Christiansen was born on Dec. 25, 1930 in Fresno, C... Full story
Margie Beth Wilkins Kutz Born: October 21, 1930 Died: November 23, 2016 Mom, it's been a year since you've passed. You are missed by many. On this anniversary, we are remembering you and Dad fondly, having your favorites at Thanksgiving. Your family: Ron, Paul, Nolan, and Jason Kutz; Lisa and Kevin, Dave and Audrey, Bob and Katelynn and Ronan O'Connell.... Full story
