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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BONSALL — The incident that prompted a Sheriff’s helicopter to fly over Bonsall on the morning of Tuesday, December 12, alerting residents to be on the lookout for a man wanted in connection to a kidnapping, turned out to be a “miscommunication,” officials said. “It started with a missing persons report filed by the mother of a 2-year-old,” authorities said. “The mother had left the [child] in the care of a friend and there ended up being a miscommunication between the mom, the friend and the father, who lives in Riverside... Full story
Programs for adults Book Talk takes place at Fallbrook Public Utility District, 990 East Mission Road. The next discussion (Thursday, January 11, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.), facilitated by Lynette Wood, will be on the book “My Brother Michael” by Mary Stewart. For additional information contact Gloria Mattson at (760) 723-2403. Future titles include: • February 8 – “Pegasus Descending” by James Lee Burke; facilitator Paul Croy • March 8 – “Never Let Me Go” by Kauzo Ishiguro; facilitator Carrie Ripking • April 12 – “My Life i...
To celebrate the holiday season, the Fallbrook Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) enjoyed a recent evening out at the Country Club of California. Members and guests enjoyed a delicious dinner and pre-dinner drinks. The annual holiday party was chaired by Cinda Burke. During the evening a joyful tune was heard: “The Twelve Days of Christmas” led by the inimical Chris Young, who directed the old carol. Straining to remember the order of the song’s events brought the inevitable lip-syncing and quite... Full story
The Rev. Esther Colby and Diana Wiggins, church visitor and Youth Team Leader, recently gave a talk to the Fallbrook United Methodist Women’s Group concerning the plight of women and children in India and Pakistan. Rev. Colby, who traveled to these countries as a volunteer, shared her experiences and observations. Wiggins focused on facts and figures of the women’s hardships that she gathered from extensive research....
Pat Christman presents a gift certificate to Rev. Dennis Ginoza and his wife, Sylvia, of the Fallbrook United Methodist Church in celebration of the congregation’s appreciation for their outstanding service. They were also given leis made of dollar bills donated by the parishioners....
Once upon a time there was a chef named Robert Penkava who decided to use his European-bred culinary skills in the Village of Fallbrook. Twenty years later he is still serving flavorful works of culinary art in Le Bistro, an intimate restaurant with an air of sophistication. In the evening the path to Le Bistro is flanked by twinkling white lights as one travels through Jackson Square to the upstairs establishment. The ambiance takes on a classical flair with soothing music, a collection of antiques and the crackles of a... Full story
One of the pleasures of doing business with the A.G. Edwards office in Fallbrook is being able to work with professionals who treat you as a valued friend. “Our clients come first,” said Bob Kuech, Branch Manager. “That’s why the culture of A.G. Edwards is such a good fit for Fallbrook. Most of our clients become our friends and like to stop in just to talk. We enjoy learning about their families and creating a personal relationship.” The A.G. Edwards office has been in Fallbrook for 11 years. Whether you are just starting...
Joe DeRoest purchased Hank’s Hardware from brother-in-law Hank Hornsveld in April of 2005 and last week he installed a brand new sign above the store, announcing the new name – Joe’s Hardware. Joe worked for Hank for 15 years, the last nine as store manager. For more information, visit www.joesa2z.com....
Rotary Club of Fallbrook member Pete Bancroft (right) is recognized for his 46 years of “Service Above Self” by Club President Jack Wood....
The Fallbrook Masonic Lodge recently installed officers for 2007 in an impressive ceremony attended by approximately 100 people. The Installing Officer was Past Master George Summers and Master of Ceremonies was Past Master Terry Wolfforth. Officers installed were: Worshipful Master Ernie Powel, PM; Senior Warden Keith Shipman; Treasurer Paul Loomis, PM; Secretary Jay Bell, PM; Chaplain Daniel Sanchez, PM; Marshal Doug Woods; Senior Deacon Kevin Larsen; Junior Deacon Steve Perkins; Senior Stewart Brian Quaker; Junior Stewart...
Anyone who has ever been behind the wheel of a motor vehicle knows of the potential dangers that come with operating an automobile. Such dangers are only heightened when motorists make the decision to drive while under the influence of alcohol. Though some might feel a DUI is no different than your run-of-the-mill traffic citation, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, many unforeseen problems can arise as a result of driving drunk. · Insurance concerns. Insurance companies routinely check driving records when... Full story
Newly published cookbooks from the Excalibur Chapter of the Daughters of the British Empire (DBE) are selling like home-baked hotcakes! Entitled “Recipes, Ramblings, and Reminiscences,” this colorful, comb-bound publication has just arrived in Fallbrook, hot off the press from Cookbook Publishers, Inc. Contributors from the DBE Excalibur Chapter – now 44 members strong – have already bought over 100 copies of the publication for themselves and friends, but there are still plenty left for the general public. Copies may be...
It’s that time again – time to celebrate the good old days, celebrate new friends and break out those dancing shoes! Ring in the New Year right at Ponte Winery as they celebrate four fantastic decades: the Roaring ’20s, the Fabulous ’50s, the Sexy ’60s and the Rockin’ ’80s. On Sunday, December 31, from 7:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. enjoy live music, dancing and, of course, mouthwatering food from Executive Chef Steve Stawinski. Take part in hors d’oeuvres, entrées and desserts created especially to represent the popular cuisine...
It’s the first national tour of “Dorothy the Dinosaur’s Dance Party!” Dorothy and her friends will dance their way into San Diego at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Tuesday, December 26, for performances at 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling the center’s ticket office at 1-800-988-4253, by visiting www.artcenter.org or by visiting the ticket office at 340 North Escondido Boulevard. “Dorothy the Dinosaur’s Dance Party” is a fun-packed, all-singing, all-dancing performance featuring two h...
Fallbrook High School choral director Elizabeth Thompson leads the Madrigals in a wonderful presentation of Christmas music in the Village Square December 12. The event was hosted by Village Rotary.... Full story
When the rest of the world goes about the holiday season attending parties, gift shopping, decorating their homes and baking, it can make a grieving person feel even more isolated. Facing the holiday season without your loved one often brings the emotions of grief – sadness, anger, guilt and fear – to a heightened level. This response is normal, and oftentimes, the grieving person does not give himself permission to experience such emotions. It is often difficult to allow yourself to grieve. Many grieving people are tol... Full story
Keeping New Year’s resolutions throughout the year is easier with support from others. The American Cancer Society offers many free resources to help Californians attain their New Year’s goals and change their lives. • Quit smoking – People who quit smoking, regardless of their age, live longer than people who continue to smoke. By quitting, a person decreases their chances of heart disease, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and cancers of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, pancreas, uterine cervix, kidney, bladder and lun...
“I make a living dying – I get shot, burned, blown up, drowned and smashed by dinosaurs,” said 45-year-old Rich Minga of Fallbrook, who works as a Hollywood stuntman. His love for cars and racing is what eventually led him to this exhilarating career. Minga’s gift for automobile-related ventures surfaced at an early age. At 14 he bought a Volkswagen minus the motor and transmission. His father then decided that he needed the book “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Building Volkswagens.” With help from the book, Minga built a...
The Fallbrook Tribe recently won the Pop Warner football Division 2 Palomar Conference Junior Pee Wee Championship. The parents and coaches are proud of the 31 boys who played on the team. The Tribe went undefeated until the West Coast Semi-Finals. Prior to that upset on November 12 at Poway High School, they beat the San Marcos Bishops 14-0 to win the Palomar Conference. Head coach Mark Thomas and defensive coach Andrew Rodriguez taught the boys more than just football, as evidenced by the following letter from the Golden Ko...
The best gifts are often those that reflect the special tastes and interests of the person to be gifted. Fortunately most people like to eat, and most people have favorite categories of foods. There are those who would love a basket of healthy snacks, others who would rejoice with a basket of specialty teas or coffees and still others who might appreciate a basket of herbs and spices accompanied by a few of your favorite recipes. Fortunately, for last-minute gifts there is nothing like a gift basket of goodies that you know...
Depression is an illness just like diabetes or heart disease. It is neither a mood nor a personality trait that can be modified at will, contrary to what some people perceive. According to pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Company, more than 18 million people in America alone suffer from from some type of depression, and one in eight persons need treatment for depression during his or her lifetime. One type of depression that can occur this time of year is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It occurs primarily during the...
Depression is a disease that affects the thoughts, feelings and the ability to cope with everyday life for millions of people each year. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, women are nearly twice as likely as men to suffer from a depressive illness in a given year. Although many people think this readily occurs during menopause, in fact the childbearing years are marked by the highest rates of depression. Symptoms of depression can include, but are not limited to, the following: • persistent sad mood • los...
Scents always conjure up memories and a well-scented holiday home evokes memories of cozy Christmases past. However, it is not always the most fragrant scents that conjure up the most pleasurable memories. In my case, I love the scent of diesel fuel. It evokes memories of the hurried atmosphere in London at Christmas – the large red buses, the plethora of black taxicabs and lampposts festooned with pine garlands. But, diesel fuel is probably not a pleasant holiday scent for anyone else, so I assure you, it will not be r... Full story
The San Diego County Water Authority board approved an amendment to the professional services contract for the feasibility study of a seawater desalination plant at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. The November 30 vote authorizes the evaluation of a reconfigured desalination project which would limit the use of Unit 1 tunnels to discharge only and would utilize subsurface intakes to be constructed at a distance from the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. The revised study scope would also evaluate other location...
Looking for a different type of holiday gift? Give the gift of disaster preparedness. The County Office of Emergency Services urges all residents of San Diego to think about disaster preparedness this holiday season by assembling and donating a disaster supply kit to a family member or neighbor. According to a recent survey conducted by The Ad Council, 91 percent of Americans agree that a little preparation can help protect their families in the event of an emergency. However, only 55 percent had taken at least three steps...
