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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As a Rainbow Municipal Water District ratepayer, I would like to say that board members (past and present) have demonstrated once again how irresponsible they are by putting this district in the position of being fined $13,000 for not adhering to Department of Health directives. There is no excuse for the flagrant disregard they show for the taxpayers’ money, let alone the endangerment of the public when it comes to the health standards of water. I think the best solution is for the state to step in and organize the c... Full story
Is RMWD a subsidiary of Dudek & Associates, Inc.? The State Department of Health Services (DHS) fined RMWD $13,000 for not “providing a reliable and adequate supply of pure, wholesome, healthful and potable water,” on August 5. DHS required RMWD to install relatively inexpensive flow meters and free chlorine residual analyzers to measure effective dose of free chlorine to inactivate viruses. RMWD procrastinated; our engineer and general manager are both employees of Dudek, subcontracted to RMWD. Correspondence and con...
The other day my husband, Frank, asked me, “What do you want for your birthday?” Ever since moving to Fallbrook I have wanted to take a small plane ride over our countryside. Frank contacted the Fallbrook Airpark and was given the name and phone number of Raster-Air. I called and talked to Van Raster. He is a pilot starting a new venture, giving rides around this area. To my surprise his introductory price was most reasonable, just $25 for 20 minutes. A date was set for December 7. It was a nice clear day and I found myself s...
When George W. Bush insisted that Iraqis, like Afghans before them, would go to the polls to elect their leaders, many of us were skeptical, and not unreasonably. After all, the term “Muslim democracy” has seemed an oxymoron. Of all the areas in the world, the Arab-Muslim Middle East has been the least democratic. A 1999-2000 survey by Freedom House — done, importantly, before September 11, 2001 — found that while 63 percent of nations are technically democracies, an astonishing zero of the 16 Arab countries in the Middle...
I have been watching British Parliamentary procedures on CNN and specifically “Question Time.” This is where the Prime Minister answers questions put to him by members of Parliament and from both sides of the aisle! This is democracy in action in its finest form. Questions are pointed, searching and knowledgeable and require an immediate response. The Prime Minister has to be in command of his facts and has to be “fast on his feet!” Compare and contrast that system with what passes for democracy in the USA. Our Preside...
This is in response to Jennifer Jeffries’ well written letter to the editor (12/15/05) requesting we join her in a quest to stop the efforts for an increase in dwelling density by Pardee on their development on the old HP property. She explained her background in the area; therefore, I wish to provide some background where I am coming from. I’ve been a resident in the county since 1938, born in Escondido. Part of my family has continuously resided in the county since 1866, only a short distance from here adjacent to Mt. Palom... Full story
While I cannot say I look forward to Christmas, I celebrate it, even if less enthusiastically as time passes. Perhaps it’s the “bah-humbug factor” that comes with fading eyesight and the other vicissitudes of what is, however — at least for now — still preferable to the alternative. For me, two Christmases contributed immeasurably to my bah-humbug factor, each vying for “worst” my two “First Christmases After.” The first worst Christmas of my life was my twenty-sixth. I had just returned from Indochina, where I served as...
The chill on December 13 didn’t deter a group of 50 seniors from Fallbrook who were pursuing some fun and hoping that “Lady Luck” would smile upon them. The seniors left the Fallbrook Senior Center at 9:00 a.m. bound for Harrah’s Rincon in a comfortable motor coach with large windows and cushy seats. Don Knudsen loves the bus ride and is happiest about “leaving the driving to someone else.” For only $6 each the group members were able to ride to and from the casino in style and also got a bit of entertainment thrown in f...
FALLBROOK — The new intersection at Main Avenue and Mission Road is now open. During the month of December, Daley Construction is conducting the following activities during the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. During the daytime work, one lane of traffic in each direction and one two-way left turn lane will be kept open. • Begin the following improvements on the west side of Mission Road from Clemmens Lane to Almond Street: drainage, retaining walls, sidewalk, curb and gutter • Complete underground conve...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors allocated District Five Community Projects funds to 11 organizations or agencies December 13 including the Fallbrook Sports Association, Fallbrook Youth Baseball, and the Santa Margarita Open Space Park. The 5-0 vote allocates $23,000 to the Fallbrook Sports Association to purchase equipment and build improvements at Fallbrook Ingold Community Sports Park, $17,228 to the county’s Department of Public Works for two years rent for Fallbrook Youth Baseball’s use of the youth bas...
Lea Curcio and her mother, Justine Dapra, recently rang bells for the Salvation Army in order to collect funds for their causes. Lea Curcio is member of Fallbrook Kiwanis Club and is Assistant Principal of La Paloma Elementary School. Other Kiwanis members have been helping the Salvation Army raise money as well....
Dawn Gunther was honored for her years of service to the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County with a special farewell dinner held December 14 at the Hukilau Restaurant at Fallbrook Golf Club.... Full story
The seventh and eighth NCL Ticktockers were hard at work creating Halloween treat bags for the boys at New Haven in Vista. New Haven is a boys’ home where troubled and special-needs young men, ages 8 to 17, find refuge and value. These boys are given guidance, encouragement and the opportunity to change their lives so they can enjoy a healthy and productive adulthood. The NCL girls have a heart for these young men since they are struggling through the same stages of life as them. Anytime they can bring a smile to their f...
FALLBROOK — Are you beginning to feel the stress of the holidays or are you looking for the perfect gift? The Fallbrook Wellness Spa can help you through the season with your gift-giving needs! Or treat yourself and take a break from the demands of holiday shopping with a treatment that will relax and rejuvenate you! In its ninth year of helping people look and feel their best, the spa has six beautifully appointed treatment rooms, locker rooms complete with dry and infrared saunas, two Japanese hydrotherapy tub rooms and a...
From 1896 to 1910 the post office was located in the 100 block on North Main Street.The event pictured above is thought to be a Fourth of July parade in (or about) 1906. The flag pole is located in the front yard of the Wheeler house. The Fallbrook Historical Society is planning to make a mini post office in the barn that will be built in the future to display pictures of the old post office on Main Street.... Full story
Gordon Tinker was welcomed to the Fallbrook Healthcare District Board by Dr. Roy Hiscock. Tinker was appointed to replace Ken Price, who resigned his seat due to health reasons....
VISTA — North County Realtor Chuck Smiar has been installed as the 2006 president of the North San Diego County Association of Realtors (NSDCAR). Smiar, who works out of Prudential California Realty’s Escondido office, succeeds Kevin Forrester as the top elected officer of the association that includes nearly 7,000 members. Heather Benson, a Realtor with Prudential’s Carlsbad office, is president-elect and will succeed Smiar next year. Other NSDCAR officers and directors taking office in the new year include Mark Abbot... Full story
A first-quarter budget surplus led to several mid-year budget adjustments approved December 13 by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, including the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station emergency services program and local parks. The supervisors established additional appropriations of $7,000 for the SONGS program, $30,000 for the Fallbrook Sports Park project and $77,000 for various Department of Parks and Recreation projects. The first-quarter projection of the year-end balance for the 2005-06 general fund is $131.8...
Fallbrook Kiwanis Club was recently visited by four Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Club members, Ken Mortinne, Fred Fulbrecht, Dottie Mortinne and Phil Meengs....
The Potter Jr. High Winter Band Concert was held December 13 at Bowers Auditorium....
FALLBROOK — Eighty-six seniors of Fallbrook United Methodist Church attended the annual Christmas luncheon at the Officers Club, Camp Pendleton. Bob and Laverne Christensen and Mike and Beth Reed were hosts. The centerpiece for each table was awarded based upon the nearest birthday and each selected a gift from a table loaded with presents. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Patton provided entertainment. Mr. Patton was the winner of a contest between 3,000 guitarists. Mrs. Patton accompanies him on his special guitar and sound equipment. M... Full story
FALLBROOK — Forty members of Fallbrook United Methodist Church formed a caravan and visited shut-ins at Fallbrook Nursing Facility, Fallbrook Gardens Rest Home and Silvergate Retirement Residence. The group ranged from 4 years of age and up. The group sang several songs of the season and several greeted members of the facilities, providing a personal touch of caring. One member of the troop was Girl Scout Sheri Vilona of Girl Scout Troop 4042, who passed out peppermint candy as cheers to the shut-ins. Sheri was wearing her G...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors revised three provisions of the county’s zoning ordinance and the county’s regulatory code regarding the zoning and operation of adult entertainment establishments in order to comply with a court decision ruling against some provisions of the ordinance while upholding the basics of the county ordinance. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote December 14 approved the introduction of the amended ordinance. Because an ordinance requires a second reading and adoption, the actual adoption of the ordin...
Fallbrook Hospital will be providing a Bereavement Support Program weekly beginning Tuesday, January 10. Individuals who have experienced a loss of a loved one are invited to attend for emotional support through the grieving process. The meetings are scheduled for 3 p.m. at Silvergate Retirement Residence Library, located at 420 Elbrook Drive in Fallbrook. For more information call (760) 728-1435....
Think of last year’s holiday season. What do you remember most about the holiday food? Although traditional holiday foods are special to us, the actual foods we eat are not usually long remembered. Sharing those foods with family and friends, however, often creates lifelong memories. The holidays can pose challenges to healthy living! It’s often the stressful days before and after the big Christmas day that are the culprits. Understanding what causes you stress and how to minimize your stress response is important to mai...
