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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FALLBROOK – The Legacy Community Foundation was pleased and honored to have had the opportunity to participate in Rotary International’s concentrated efforts to eradicate polio from the world. David Breeding, Rotary District Governor for San Diego and Imperial counties and past president of Rotary Club of Fallbrook, and Bob Franz of Rotary Club of Fallbrook were presented with a check for $7,000 for the International Rotary Foundation’s Polio Plus program. The funds wil...
FALLBROOK – The theme was respect and the students honored as Students of the Month for that trait were Mystica Flores and Arturo Cedillo. Potter Principal Leonard Rodriquez introduced them to the Rotary Cub of Fallbrook at their weekly luncheon meeting. Of Flores, Principal Rodriquez said, “Mystica has the respect of students and staff, and is a positive role model. She is a firm believer in the Golden Rule, and treats others respectfully.” Rodriquez said of Ced...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook resident Lincoln Ballif, a student of Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad, served this past summer in the El Zapote region of El Salvador for two weeks helping with relief efforts from tropical storm Agatha while studying the native culture and language. Each year students from Ballif’s school participate in educational enrichment trips to destinations in the U.S. and globally to learn, explore and provide community service. In El Salvador, Ballif w...
San Diego County’s Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) recommended the designation of golf cart crossings at three Fallbrook locations. If the San Diego County Board of Supervisors approves the TAC’s November 19 recommendation, golf cart crossings would be placed at Staghorn Court and Flowerwood Way, on Flowerwood Way 650 feet south of Staghorn Court, and on Flowerwood Way 750 feet north of Pala Road. The Board of Supervisors is expected to hear the recommendation on February 9. TAC secretary Kenton Jones noted that the loc...
FALLBROOK – A luncheon was recently held at the Fallbrook VFW to honor students that have written patriotic essays. Patriot’s Pen is an essay contest at the middle school level and the theme this year was, “Does Patriotism Still Matter?” The first place $500 winner was Jalie Fransway of Zion Lutheran School. The second place $300 winner was Jeremiah Conejos of Potter Junior High School, and the third place $200 winner was Trevor Yerkes, also of Zion Lutheran Schoo... Full story
The teachers at Fallbrook Union High School want their students to succeed in their lives, and for many students, success may mean taking college preparatory classes so that they can be accepted into a high performing university or college. For other students, however, obtaining a university is not a goal they believe will help them achieve success. For some of these students, being able to work with their hands successfully, and developing abilities and knowledge to work...
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FALLBROOK – Local author Jill Mitchell (Wojcik) will be holding a book signing event on Thurs., December 16, from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at Christ The King Lutheran Church, 1620 S. Stagecoach Lane. The book, entitled “Circle of Steel,” is Mitchell’s first. Of the book, international behavior/securities specialist Gavin de Becker, the best-selling author of “The Gift of Fear” said, “A remarkable story of refusing to be a victim.” Mitchell said the purpose behind her book is t...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Connections Networking will sponsor its third annual Seniors & Kids Christmas Ornament Decorating Party on Saturday, December 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Silvergate Retirement Residence, 420 Elbrook Drive. Join in the fun and meet the residents of Silvergate as kids and seniors help each other create assorted tree ornaments. All supplies will be provided and refreshments will be available. There is no charge for this activity and all are welcome. Volunteers are encouraged to also come and participate....
FALLBROOK – School House Realty of Solana Beach has donated $1,007 to Fallbrook Union Elementary School District’s Mike Choate Center for Early Childhood Education. Realtors Gaby Preston and Shannon King are both former teachers who are dedicated to supporting community educational centers. For each home sale, 10 percent of the Realtor’s earnings is donated to local schools and educational agencies. Clients are encouraged to research the schools within their new com... Full story
FALLBROOK – The next monthly general meeting of the Fallbrook Senior Citizens Club, which is open to all members, will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m. During the meeting, Frances Baca, president of the board of directors, will announce the names of three newly elected board members. Following the meeting, the seniors will be entertained by the talented “Scottish Family Singers.” George McLachlan, his daughter Diane Dewenter, and her daughters will perform as they have in the past with holiday music. Other entert...
An 80-year-old motorcycle driver was transported to Palomar hospital after his motorcycle drifted into oncoming traffic in the early morning of November 30. David Greaney, Jr., from Poway, was driving his 2005 Honda Goldwing westbound on E. Mission Rd., just east of Stage Coach Lane going an unknown speed at approximately 4:44 a.m. According to California Highway Patrol officer Eric Newbury, Greaney’s vehicle hit a 1999 gray Toyota Corolla being driven eastbound by Eulalia Domingo Matteo, a 27-year-old Fallbrook resident. U... Full story
FALLBROOK – Nonprofit Fallbrook People to People Services recently elected its board of directors for 2011. The charitable organization has been providing free general employment and home health care referral services to the North County area for the past 30 years. More information about their services can be obtained at (760) 728-0175 or www.FallbrookPeopleToPeople.org....
FALLBROOK – As part of their recognition of the community service that North County Fire, the Fallbrook Sheriff’s Department, and the CHP perform in North County, the Rotary Clubs of Fallbrook, Fallbrook Village and Bonsall held an annual awards luncheon on Nov. 18 at the Grand Tradition. Recipients of the yearly awards are individuals who have been selected by their peers, not their officers. Honorees also each receive an elegant plaque commemorating their a...
A pair of experimental aircraft pilots recently etched their mark in local aviation history when they crisscrossed the country in a 7,300-mile journey that took 4½ weeks to complete. The roundabout route taken by Les Seymour of Fallbrook and Wayne Flemington of Winchester led the duo to an international air show, over the Rocky Mountains and above Yellowstone National Park. It took them over Chesapeake Bay, around the Statue of Liberty twice, and above the spiny skeleton of th...
Dylan Dawkins, Justin Jones and Jamie Lusher of Fallbrook Union High School were named Fallbrook Community Students of the Month and honored for their hard work and achievements at a special breakfast held December 2 at the Fallbrook Golf Club’s Hukilau restaurant. “On behalf of the Fallbrook Union High School District and Superintendent Dale Mitchell, we want to offer congratulations to the students for their hard work,” said Dr. Shawn Wirth, director of Student Servi...
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A man in his mid 20s is being sought by authorities in connection with the robbery of the Fallbrook branch of Chase bank December 9. Sheriff's deputies responded to a 911 call December 9, at approximately 3:30 p.m., informing them that the Chase bank, located at 1091 S. Mission Road in Fallbrook, had just been robbed. "Our deputies responded to the bank and surrounding area," said Lt. Mike Barnett, commander of the Fallbrook Sheriff's substation. Bank employees said the...
A cleanup effort has been organized for Saturday, December 18, beginning at 8:30 a.m. to address problems on an empty lot of land on South Vine Street that has been frequently used by local street gang members to conduct illegal activities. A concrete block wall known as the “gang wall” was removed from the area in October 2009. “The wall was a popular hangout for the suspected gang members,” said Lt. Mike Barnett, commander of the Fallbrook Sheriff’s Substation. “[Gang members] also used the wall as a canvas for graffiti an... Full story
A groundbreaking ceremony was held December 2 to celebrate the beginning of construction on a new 500,000 square foot, four-story Naval Hospital that is in store for Camp Pendleton. Surgeon General of the Navy, Vice Adm. Adam M. Robinson, Jr, was joined by military and civilian personnel involved with the project at the 70-acre site near the main gate. According to Doug Allen, the public affairs officer at the naval hospital, the building is the largest American Recovery and...
ESCONDIDO - San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore told reporters that today's orchestrated destruction of an Escondido home containing a large cache of volatile explosives "couldn't have gone better." Destruction was accomplished by a controlled burn deemed the "only safe way" to get rid of the bomb-making chemicals. While the fire is expected to continue to smolder throughout the night, it is not expected to pose a health threat. San Diego County public health officer Dr. Wilma Wooten said, "It is unlikely that there will be... Full story
Jack VanderLans won the Steer Wrestling competition at the Industry Hills Charity Pro Rodeo. The 2001 Fallbrook High School graduate had a time of 5.5 seconds at the October 9-10 rodeo in Industry to win the first-place prize money of $1,570. "It was great. I've been to that rodeo quite a few times and I've always wanted to win it," VanderLans said. "Fortunately everything worked in my favor. I drew a good steer." Flying U Rodeo was the stock contractor at Industry. The Flying U steers were also used at the San Juan...
FALLBROOK - Monserate Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, is proud to announce its participation in the California State Society State Regent’s Genealogical Bible Records Project. Since the state has been hard hit by fires and other natural disasters over the past few years; many residents have lost their most valued personal records. This project will give those who have pre-World War II Bibles that contain family records an opportunity to have those records photocopied, indexed, and submitted to the National S... Full story
FALLBROOK – A children’s show choir will perform at a brunch hosted by Fallbrook Women’s Connection at the Grand Tradition on Dec. 17. The event will begin at 10 a.m. The choir, “Totally-N-Tune,” is a group of young performers under the direction of Sandra Kopitzke, a local resident with an extensive background in music and dance. For this Christmas program, the group will perform “Santa Unplugged.” All women in the area are invited to attend this exciting event. Barbara Brown of Fallbrook, a published author and...
FALLBROOK – On Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m., the Damekor (Norwegian for women’s choir) will be presenting a full concert in the Fireside Room at Pala Mesa Resort, 2100 Old Highway 395. The Damekor is a women’s ensemble specializing in Scandinavian and English choral music. Their program includes mostly a cappella music in three and four parts, sung in Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Finnish and English. The concert will be free (a tip jar will be available for guests to say “tusen takk”). For information about joining...
