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 – On December 8, the Fallbrook Village Rotary Club welcomed guest speaker Jack Eskin, a World War II veteran. Eskin, originally from Brooklyn, NY, talked his mother into taking him to the Navy recruiting station on his 17th birthday. He said he “thought he was getting into the Sea Scouts, but it was the regular Navy.” During his training period, Eskin contracted scarlet fever and recovered, but was left with some rheumatism. He was given the opportunity to be disch... Full story
Shirley Chisholm once said, “Service is the rent we pay for our place on earth.” To fulfill these words, an endeavor called Legacy Week was organized at Fallbrook High School from November 30 to December 5. The week, the students, devoted to serving others, were given the opportunity to learn about service organizations as well as earn service hours to help them with future endeavors at Fallbrook High. The week was kicked off with the start of the Pasta for Pennies Pro...
FALLBROOK – Members of the Rotary Club of Fallbrook are ringing the bells again this year every weekend in December to help the Salvation Army raise much needed funds for individuals and families in the community who need assistance, especially during this holiday season. Salvation Army red pots are manned at both doors of Major Market and Albertsons supermarkets. “Monies are dropping into pots in handfuls of change, and lots of the quiet kind of cash,” said Bob Halib...
FALLBROOK – The Ballet Society of North County will be presenting the Nutcracker Ballet on Saturday, Dec. 19, at 2 p.m. at the Bob Burton Theater, 2400 South Stage Coach Lane. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the Ballet Society, 325 N. Brandon Street, daily and at the theater box office on Dec. 19 at 1:30 p.m. The show will also feature the “Dancing Dads” performing a comedic rendition of “The 12 Days of Christmas.” For more information, call (760) 728-7360....
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FALLBROOK – A fall recital for the students of Jeri Palmer and Carol Saltz was held at the Saltz residence. The recital began with “The Star Spangled Banner” played by Kieran Scott. Other participants ranged from beginners to students who have reached late intermediate and early advanced levels....
LAS VEGAS – The Las Vegas Open Comp, November 5 to 7, is one of the most prestigious events in the Southwestern United States, and attracts some of the best Super Late and Late Model Stock Car drivers the west has to offer. This was the furthest thing on the mind of Fallbrook’s Grant Hebner as the NASCAR Super Truck series he was competing in entered the final stretch of the season. After sustaining heavy damage to his Super Truck in races 12 and 13, the team had some tou... Full story
LOS ANGELES – The Automobile Club of Southern California is urging Southland motorists to slow down in rainy weather and allow more space between vehicles while driving on slick roads and freeways. In mountain areas, motorists should drive cautiously due to sleet and snowy conditions. “Motorists should watch for flooded areas on roads and on the freeways,” said Steve Mazor, manager of the Auto Club’s Automotive Research Center in Diamond Bar. “Drivers should also watch for disabled vehicles in reduced visibility conditions.... Full story
Because trees are generally more costly and take longer to become established than other plants, they deserve to be treated as an investment in your property. I have decided to give some basic rules, objectives and suggestions in maintaining these sentries that give us so many benefits. Watering to ensure adequate root zone moisture for two years after transplanting is probably the most critical factor of survival. Juvenile pruning is the best way to create a safe and sound structure for the future growth of any tree. All... Full story
FALLBROOK – In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Dec. 8, system operators for the Rainbow Municipal Water District noticed a large spike in the volume of water flowing through their pipelines. “That is never a good sign,” said Juan Atilano, a superintendent for the district, “you don’t expect to see such drastic increases in flow, particularly right after a heavy rain.” Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to search for a leak, a task that was made more difficult by the recent heavy rainfall and the shutdown of major wat... Full story
Wrapping materials such as ribbon and wrapping paper are one of the largest quantities of materials that end up in the trash during the holiday season. In fact, each year 38,000 miles of ribbon alone is thrown out nationwide, which is enough to tie a bow around the Earth! Everyone can give the gift that keeps on giving by recycling products that can be reused and remade into postconsumer material. To reduce, reuse and recycle materials used when wrapping packages: • Decorate with holly, cedar, berries, fruits and nuts, all o... Full story
Michael B. “Mike” Hawthorne, born in 1939, died suddenly from cancer Dec. 10, 2009. He was a gentle man who loved his family to the fullest. He was faithful, kind, and giving. Mike was the beloved husband of Terry Hawthorne, and father of Shayn, Marc, Adrian, Dean and John Hawthorne. He was the son of John and Jean Hawthorne and brother of John and Melissa. Mike was the uncle of Joe and Lori Rodriguez and the grandpa of Paxton, Gage, Luke, Chase, Paige, Chad, Haden and Add... Full story
Mary Catherine Larkin passed away December 10, 2009 at her home in Fallbrook, Calif. Mary had lived in the area for two years having moved from Oregon. She is survived by her sons Andy Larkin, of Gilbert, Ariz. and Ben Larkin of Gadsden, Ala. Mary was an avid reader and gardener, and enjoyed spending time with her friends and neighbors. She was also very involved in arts and crafts and volunteered her time in the community. She had a tremendous heart for giving. She was also known for her clever sense of humor and making the...
