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  • Rock your landscape with Southwest Boulder & Stone

    Updated Dec 2, 2010

    People around town are tightening their belts to make sure they can make ends meet, and for some within the Fallbrook community, that means letting water-thirsty lawns die. Aesthetically this practice is highly unappealing, especially since grass and other plants that require significant water can drastically alter the way a yard looks if the landscape plan is not amended. Southwest Boulder & Stone, a landscaping supply company, is more than willing to help homeowners and...

  • Stu Ross is Fallbrook Rotary's newest member

    Updated Dec 2, 2010

    FALLBROOK – Stu Ross was welcomed into the Rotary Club of Fallbrook as a new member at a recent weekly luncheon meeting. Accompanying him was his wife Jackie, who assisted his sponsor and mentor, Bill Walters, in the ceremony of swearing in. Ross received his Rotary pin, Red Badge, and Rotarian documents. Each new member has a list of Rotary Club assignments to complete, which upon completion will earn him his exchange of the Red Badge for the Blue Badge of a permanent... Full story

  • NCOs shine during 17th Annual National Health Information Awards

    Updated Dec 2, 2010

    The Marine Corps’ Noncommissioned Officers Suicide Prevention Training was chosen as Best of Show in the category of Total Health Information Program during the 17th Annual National Health Information Awards for their program titled “Never leave a Marine behind.” According to the NHIA program website, the NHIA was introduced in 1994 to recognize the nation’s best consumer health information programs and materials. As the first awards program of its kind, it is open to all tho...

  • Surviving breast cancer: The battle of a lifetime

    Updated Dec 2, 2010

    She had four months of chemotherapy, seven weeks of daily radiation and spent hours each day battling sickness; breast cancer-survivor Theresa Hunt had just one aspiration—to survive. “I knew it would get better,” Hunt expressed with a solemn tone in her voice. “I knew it wasn’t my time to go and that I still have so much to live for.” Thousands fight the rigorous battle against breast cancer each year in the U.S., all with the same goal of survival in mind. Chemother...

  • Hein inducted into Senior Softball Hall of Fame - Hein celebrates with Grand Slam Home run in tournament

    Updated Dec 2, 2010

    GALLATIN, Tenn. – Fallbrook resident Diane Hein was inducted into the Senior Softball Hall of Fame (SSHOF) on Thursday evening, Sept. 16 at Gallatin, Tenn. She is the first woman player from California to be so honored. The ceremony took place on the eve of a three-day SPA (Softball Players Association) women’s tournament. There was a large crowd of friends, relatives, teammates, and players on hand to honor Hein and the other five inductees. During her acceptance s...

  • Little Scholars break Pop Warner record

    Updated Dec 2, 2010

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  • State CIF approves aluminum bat standards

    Updated Dec 2, 2010

    The state California Interscholastic Federation approved new performance standards for aluminum baseball bats. The state CIF’s November 1 decision requires that aluminum bats used for the 2011 season meet the performance standards currently required for composite bats. The bats must meet the ball-bat coefficient of restitution standards, pass the accelerated break-in procedure, and have a tamper-proof decal or stamp affixed which certifies that the bat meets standards and notes the type of material contained in the barrel of... Full story

  • Fallbrook Pop Warner says 'Thank you' to sponsors

    Updated Dec 2, 2010

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Pop Warner Football Mitey Mite division players, cheer squad and coaches gathered for a last time to thank their sponsors. During the season, Fallbrook’s Pop Warner Football received a $1,000 donation from the Pala Tribe of Mission Indians, which helped pay for snacks, water, equipment and player incentives. Other sponsors were Fallbrook Oil Co., DeLuz Fire Dept., Arita & Jessie Smith, Southwest Boulder and Albertson’s.... Full story

  • Bonnie Raitt to perform on Jan. 21 at Pala

    Updated Dec 2, 2010

    PALA – Rock and blues legend Bonnie Raitt will perform Friday, January 21, 2011 at Pala Casino Spa & Resort. As a nine-time Grammy Award winner, best-selling artist, respected guitarist, expressive singer and an accomplished songwriter, Raitt has become an institution in American music. Her release of Souls Alike, her 18th album, marks yet another step in a legendary body of work. Tickets are available for purchase with no service charge at the Pala Box Office. For more... Full story

  • Cowboy Jack to perform on December 9

    Updated Dec 2, 2010

    VISTA – Cowboy Jack is set to perform at John’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill in Vista on December 9. The Cowboy Jack Duo covers country music from multiple artists, including Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. The duo plays with acoustic guitar, harmonica, steel and lead guitar. The free performance will be held from 7pm-10pm. John’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill is located at 1280 E. Vista Way Suite 1-3, Vista. For more information, call (760) 724-7242....

  • Second Stateline trip planned for January

    Updated Dec 2, 2010

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Center Senior Travel Club is now taking reservations for a second trip to Stateline on Jan. 24, 25 and 26, 2011. Participants will stay at Whiskey Pete’s where they will enjoy two free meals. On the second day, they will go to Lake Meade to the Hacienda Casino or to Las Vegas. On the bus, they will have Bingo with prizes, movies and jokes. Cost is $64 single and $40 per double. No cancellations or refunds after the 14th of January unless a replacement is found. Cancellations before January 1...

  • Comedian Anjelah Johnson adds second show Dec. 18

    Updated Dec 2, 2010

    PALA – Due to overwhelming demand, Comedian Anjelah Johnson has added a second show, at 10:30 p.m., to her Saturday, Dec. 18 appearance at Pala Casino Spa & Resort. Her 7:30 p.m. show is sold out. Johnson, whose portrayal of “Tammy the Nail Salon Lady” has over 24 million hits on YouTube and Google, is on a hot streak. She also was a series regular on MADtv, which spawned her second Web mega-hit, the fierce and fiery “Bon Qui Qui,” and she co-starred in “Alvin and the Chipmunks 2: The Squeakquel,” “Marmaduke...

  • Pala announces its December Free Concert Series

    Updated Dec 2, 2010

    PALA – Pala Casino Spa & Resort continues its Free Concert Series, featuring tribute bands at 8 p.m. on Saturdays during December in the Grand Cabaret. The Video Dance Parties will continue on Fridays. DJ Sinn spins dance and R&B hits while original videos of the artists play on a large screen. Club Pala will follow each tribute concert from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. The schedule includes: • Video Dance Party: 9 p.m., Friday, December 3 • Video Dance Party: 9 p.m., Friday, December 10 • Fantastic...

  • Fire safety critical during the holidays

    Updated Dec 2, 2010

    Turkeys cooking and lit Christmas trees are evidence that winter has arrived. To escape the chilling weather, Americans often spend more time inside their homes cooking or enjoying the company of their loved ones. While the holiday season is a joyous time, it is important to be safe while enjoying the festivities. “Many don’t realize how the holidays can increase your chances of a fire,” said David D. Dietz, fire inspector, station 1, Camp Pendleton Fire and Emergency Servi... Full story

  • Celebrating and giving back to the community

    Updated Dec 2, 2010

    FALLBROOK – National Charity League, San Luis Rey Chapter held their annual Tea on Nov. 7 at the Golf Course of America in Bonsall. It was a fabulous way for mothers and daughters to raise money for the needy and to spend the afternoon sipping tea and watching a fashion show. The theme this year was a Mad Hatter Tea. Chairwoman Cherie Van Wechel did a great job making this a wonderful first event of the year with 100 percent attendance of the membership. Attendees enjoyed beautiful table settings which included giant...

  • Lethin achieves Eagle Scout rank

    Updated Dec 2, 2010

    FALLBROOK – Boy Scout Troop 789 is proud to announce that 16-year-old Cullen Lethin has earned his Eagle Scout rank. Lethin is a junior at Fallbrook High School where he is on both the crosscountry and lacrosse teams, and is an AP Student in European History, US History, and American Literature. Lethin attributes his scouting success to his father, Clarke Lethin. “He wanted to see me achieve the rank of Eagle and helped me towards earning it. His duty in the military h...