Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma

Articles from the November 27, 2008 edition


Sorted by date  Results 51 - 75 of 91

Page Up

  • REINS honors special donors

    Updated Nov 27, 2008

    FALLBROOK — At a special luncheon held Saturday, November 8, REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program honored 30 donors who have given to the program for many years. The group listened to the amazing story of the impact REINS made on the life of Joe and Pamela Farrow, who enrolled their son in the program 13 years ago after his near-drowning accident. Adria Di Maria, who began lessons in September 2005, spoke of how riding at REINS gave her goals and hope after post-polio syndro... Full story

  • Woman's Club plans Rockin' with Santa party

    Updated Nov 27, 2008

    FALLBROOK — The Fallbrook Woman’s Club is sponsoring the fourth annual Rockin’ with Santa party for children of Camp Pendleton Marines. Forty-five students from the fourth and fifth grades at Mary Faye Pendleton Middle School have been invited to participate in the event. These children are part of “Operation Hero” program at Camp Pendleton. Their parents are either deployed or have been injured in combat. The party will be held at the school on Wednesday, December 3, from 1...

  • Holiday gifts from your kitchen to their hearts

    Updated Nov 27, 2008

    In these days of tough economic times, homemade gifts not only make sense, they demonstrate a bit of extra love. The following are gifts from the kitchen that are always well-received. COOKIES IN A JAR I discovered this clever method of preparing a cookie gift jar when Paula Johnson of Christ The King Lutheran Church in Fallbrook created them to sell at the church’s annual bazaar. It is a unique gift and can be used with just about any cookie recipe. Chocolate Chip Cookies Lay... Full story

  • Yount estate provides $629,000 to Friends of Library

    Updated Nov 27, 2008

    FALLBROOK — The Friends of the Fallbrook Library have received a gift of more than $629,000 from the estate of Jessie Yount, a longtime resident of Fallbrook who passed away in August 2001. Marlo Miller, president of the Friends of the Library, said, “With this bequest, Jessie Yount has made a major contribution to the future of her community. She valued her library and the many opportunities it provides to all our residents. Jessie’s bequest serves as a wonderful example of the power of giving, and we hope others will consi...

  • Mini Maestro Project receives $5,000 of Community Projects funds

    Updated Nov 27, 2008

    Scholarships authorized for previous Art Association grant The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to allocate $5,000 of District Five Community Projects funds to Classics 4 Kids for the Mini Maestro Project at Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School. The supervisors’ November 18 vote also amended the purpose of a previous Community Enhancement grant to the Fallbrook Art Association to allow some of the grant money to be used for scholarships to Fallbrook High School art students. Each supervisor has a discretionary C...

  • Good deed earns national recognition

    Updated Nov 27, 2008

    Local Boy Scouts from Troop #725 were awarded Boy Scout Certificates of Merit on November 13 for their lifesaving efforts during a hike in June. They included Scouts Brian Arnold and Henry Lauriello and Scout leaders Jonathan Berry and Russell McKissick, who administered first aid and shared food, water, a sleeping bag and a tent with a lady suffering from heatstroke in blistering heat on a hike in Julian. This award, sent from the Boy Scout National Headquarters and rarely awarded, is described on the Boy Scout Web site as... Full story

  • Encore members get in the spirit

    Updated Nov 27, 2008

    FALLBROOK — On Saturday, October 18, 60 members of the Encore Club gathered for a cocktail party at the home of Joyce Brazel. Members of the club arrived decked out in their Halloween costumes in keeping with the party’s theme. The festivities included a little competition with prizes going to the most original, cutest, scariest, sexiest, and best all around. The honors in the above order went to Earl Kinnamon, Linda Yachtman, Richard Burke, Linda Hewitson and Joe Yac...

  • Take safety precautions this holiday season

    Updated Nov 27, 2008

    FALLBROOK — Everyone should maximize their common sense and follow a few simple rules to have a happy and safe holiday celebration, both during the Thanksgiving holiday as well as during the Christmas season. Crime always rises during this time of year, so in order to not be a victim and ruin the festivities, here are some simple tips to follow. When out and about… Stay aware of one’s surroundings at all times. Use a cell phone sparingly in order to not be distracted. Always lock car windows and doors. Avoid carrying large...

  • County seeks adoptive, foster families

    Updated Nov 27, 2008

    SAN DIEGO — There are nearly 5,800 children in out-of-home care in San Diego County. Although many are fortunate enough to be placed with relatives and family friends, there is always a need for more foster families and families willing to adopt children. There are 1,500 licensed foster care families in the county and 80 to 100 foster children waiting to be adopted from foster care into a “forever family.” “As a county and as the Health and Human Services Agency, we are committed to helping these children find a loving,...

  • Maie Ellis student hospitalized with meningitis

    Updated Nov 27, 2008

    A student from Maie Ellis Elementary School has contracted a case of viral meningitis, according to Fallbrook Union Elementary School District Nurse Laureen Henegar. School officials have already communicated with parents of students at Maie Ellis Elementary School to be aware of the following symptoms, should they arise: • Flu-like symptoms • Fever • Severe and persistent headache • Stiff and painful neck, especially when trying to touch the chin to the chest • Vomiting Viral meningitis is much less severe than bacterial...

  • Chef to give cooking demo at Farmer's Market

    Updated Nov 27, 2008

    See Image....

  • BWC kicks off annual Christmas Project

    Updated Nov 27, 2008

    BONSALL — “The 15th annual Christmas Project spearheaded by the Bonsall Woman’s Club started off with a food drive at Bonsall Elementary School last week,” said Mary Jane Poulter, founder and chairman of the event. Renee Hall and Michelle Vest of the Bonsall PTA organized the classroom food drive to help special families in need during the holiday season. They were overwhelmed when they counted 37 tall boxes filled to the brim with “all types of canned goods and even boxe...

  • Democratic Club joins drive for Food Pantry

    Updated Nov 27, 2008

    FALLBROOK — As the economic crisis has hit families across the nation, many more people are going hungry and food pantries are strained to help people in need. Fallbrook is feeling the pain as well. The number of people showing up hungry at food pantries and soup kitchens has surged, straining the capacity of many organizations in the vast, largely unseen and lightly financed network of volunteer emergency feeding operations. Many are newcomers who were reluctant to seek help until they had no choice. The Fallbrook D... Full story

  • Ruiz pleased with dental practice purchase, talented team

    Updated Nov 27, 2008

    In June of this year, Sharla Ruiz, DMD was delighted to have the opportunity to purchase the dental practice of David Warren, DDS. The Friendly Village gave Ruiz a warm welcome, as did Warren’s preexisting dental team. “I bought the practice because of this wonderful staff,” said Ruiz, who was impressed that many of them had worked there for more than a decade. “This staff cares about their patients and their community, as most of them do live here in Fallbrook.” Ruiz is t... Full story

  • Taylor places third in writing contest

    Updated Nov 27, 2008

    FALLBROOK — Nathalie Taylor, features editor for the Fallbrook Village News, placed third in the 2008 Erle Stanley Gardner Mystery Writing Contest and was presented a certificate and cash award. The contest, which accepted entries from writers throughout the nation, was won by a Florida resident. Taylor’s story, “Mystery of the Front Room,” is based on a historical fact regarding a robbery that took place in Temecula in 1857, but her story is set in modern times. With her imagination, she turned an old water tower on Front S...

  • Supervisors approve homeland security grant application

    Updated Nov 27, 2008

    The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution for an application to the state Office of Homeland Security for $7,873,102 of Homeland Security Grant Program funding. The supervisors’ November 18 vote also authorized the county’s Office of Emergency Services to execute the grant agreement. The grant would provide $7,551,881 under the State Homeland Security Program and $321,221 through the Metropolitan Medical Response System program. The Office of Emergency Services had submitted the application to the Off...

  • Kuenaman becomes latest Fallbrook Rotarian

    Updated Nov 27, 2008

    See Image....

  • Volunteers help give Animal Sanctuary a facelift

    Updated Nov 27, 2008

    The Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary’s dog shelters and play areas received a well-deserved face-lift with the help of two car clubs, the Fallbrook Garden Club and other animal lovers on Friday, November 21. The group of volunteers gathered early in the morning in order to put together five dog barns with hard covered shelters to protect the animals from wind, heat and cold, then painted them in bright, cheerful colors. Each dog barn is insulated to ward off cold weather at night a...

  • Village Home Care leads the way with quality assistance

    Updated Nov 27, 2008

    Village Home Care, based in Fallbrook, was formed 10 years ago and continues to be a leading provider in caregiver services. When looking for the right caregiver, Village Home Care’s reputation for quality care remains unsurpassed. When one needs a helping hand, Village Home Care is there to help. “We assist with personal care, bathing and showering, meal planning, shopping, assisting with exercising and medication reminders,” said owner Carol Stevens. “Providing a clean,...

  • Parkinson's Support Group meets Dec. 3

    Updated Nov 27, 2008

    The North County Parkinson’s Support Group meets the first Wednesday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Encinitas Community Center at 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive in Encinitas. The December 3 speaker will be Barbara Rever, a music therapist. She will speak on the “Impact of Music on Parkinson’s Disease.” There will also be ‘Share and Care Time.’ For more information, call (760) 940-2763....

  • Remote controls need cleaning, too

    Updated Nov 27, 2008

    All kinds of electronics come with remote controls that get handled by everyone in the household, which means they can end up sticky or dirty and possibly a source of germs. So, it is a good idea to clean them every so often, especially when someone has been sick. There are two ways to clean a remote control: wiping off the outside and cleaning both the inside and the outside. Either way, care should be taken to not damage the battery contacts and the circuits inside. To do a quick cleaning, remove the batteries first and...

  • Celebrating National Home Care Month

    Updated Nov 27, 2008

    FALLBROOK — More than 11 million Americans receive home-delivered healthcare from home care providers. In their honor, Fallbrook Home Health and Hospice joins the National Association for Home Care and Hospice in celebrating November as National Home Care Month under the theme “Preserving Health Independence and Freedom.” “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, executive director of Fallbrook...

  • Local pilots help with search and rescue training

    Updated Nov 27, 2008

    FALLBROOK — Civil Air Patrol Fallbrook Squadron 87 members supported the search and rescue training exercise called SARCity October 11-12 at the Barstow/Daggett Airport. SARCity is an annual event designed to train new members of the search and rescue fraternity in their craft and to create and foster the cooperative relationships necessary between Civil Air Patrol, local, state and federal agencies. Fallbrook Squadron Capt. Dale Hetrick assisted the Incident Commander in c... Full story

  • Reduce blind spots, accident risk

    Updated Nov 27, 2008

    Many drivers have experienced the scenario on the road where they’ve attempted to change lanes believing the coast is clear, only to catch sight of a vehicle in the lane adjacent to them at the last minute. The car seemingly comes out of nowhere, but it probably was just in the driver’s blind spot. Accidents due to blind spots can be reduced and avoided if drivers take the time to properly adjust their mirrors prior to setting off. Here’s how to adjust car mirrors for optimal view to avoid blind spots. This is the metho...

  • SANDAG accepts grants to undertake aggregate supply study, rural transportation coordination

    Updated Nov 27, 2008

    The San Diego Association of Governments accepted five California Department of Transportation grants, including a $250,000 grant for a study of the region’s aggregate supply and a $100,000 grant for a coordinated plan for rural transit and human service transportation. SANDAG’s Executive Committee has the authority to approve acceptance of such grants, and the Executive Committee approved the grants November 14 without opposition. In September CalTrans informed SANDAG of plans to award four Transportation Planning Gra... Full story

Page Down