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 — Dorothy Hartford and James Leal were honored as Fallbrook Union High School (FUHS) Employees of the Month at a recent Rotary Club of Fallbrook meeting. Rotary Club member/FUHSD Superintendent Dale Mitchell introduced the honorees and Rotary Club President/FUESD Superintendent Janice Schultz presented each with a Certificate of Achievement. Of Dorothy Hartford, an art/art history teacher at Fallbrook High since 1978, Mitchell said, “Dorothy will be retiring at the... Full story
Stats skyrocket on women ages 21-24 in alcohol-related accidents. The amount of women drivers involved in alcohol-related deaths and injuries have nearly doubled in the past decade, surpassing their male counterparts in alcohol-related collisions resulting in fatality or injury. According to analyses by the Automobile Club of Southern California, the amount of women drivers aged 21 to 24 involved in fatal and injury alcohol-related crashes has risen by 166 percent, while...
“Ele, My Friend” is a sensitive tale that illustrates the extraordinarily strong bond that can develop between animals and people – in this case, a boy and a young elephant. It is set against the striking backdrop of southern India with its wide vistas and primitive villages. The film was produced by Linda Mandrayar and written and directed by her husband, Dharan Mandrayar. The couple resides in Bonsall. “Ele, My Friend” was first released in 1992 and is now being distribut...
FALLBROOK — Actors, singers and dancers between the ages of 8 and 18 will soon have the opportunity to audition for the exclusive North County premiere of “Cats.” Auditions for the Fallbrook Players’ production will be held Saturday, January 3, and Sunday, January 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. both days, although those auditioning need only come to one of the audition days. Auditions will be held at the Ballet Society of North County, located at 325 North Brandon Road. Detailed informa...
TEMECULA — Temecula Presents invites local dancers to learn from ballet master Amy London of the Smuin Ballet from San Francisco on Saturday, January 31, at 1 p.m. Smuin Ballet will be conducting their guest residency at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater and will offer one complimentary student workshop in dance and choreography open to all local dancers. London received her early training in her hometown of Albuquerque, NM, from Karen Alwin and Shauna Bereska. She h...
FALLBROOK — Fallbrook High School’s drama department will show off their best actors in the “Drama Showcase: Best of the Best” slated for January 30, 7:30 p.m., at the Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts. The showcase will contain a medley of different scenes for the audience’s entertainment, such as “Butterflies are Free,” “Luv,” “Intelligent Signs,” Lend Me a Tenor” and “Down the Mine.” Enjoy an unforgettable night and support Fallbrook High’s performance drama team as they prepare for their biggest competition of...
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FALLBROOK — Sixteen abandoned raccoon pups crept cautiously out of their protective wooden crates last week, peering into their new home, the wide-open wilderness owned by the Fallbrook Public Utility District (FPUD). They were released onto FPUD’s 1,300 acres of undeveloped river-bottom land. The furry little critters had been orphaned after their mothers were hit by cars. They were then rescued by county animal control and turned over to Project Wildlife, a nonprofit vol...
Christmas trees that have been up for a week or more should be checked now. Falling needles and brittle brown branch tips are danger signals. CAL FIRE urges residents to remove dead and dying Christmas trees before a tragic fire occurs in their living room. A fire can destroy a home in minutes and leaves scars that can last a lifetime. Be fire safe, not sorry!...
RANCHO SANTA FE — After having two homes burn in the San Diego Witch Creek fires of 2007, Gene Magre is focusing on preventing rather than curing a problem. Historic Ranch, Inc., a Rancho Santa Fe-based corporation, was established by Magre 20 years ago to restore vintage homes in the historic community of Rancho Santa Fe. Now, Historic Ranch has expanded and developed a unique division whose goal is to prevent future devastation from nearby wildfires that are so prevalent in Southern California. Historic Ranch Fire D...
For more information, contact Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary at (760)685-3533 or visit www.fallbrookanimalsanctuary.org....
Although a win eluded Vessels Stallion Farm in the Champion of Champions stakes race December 13 at Los Alamitos, Little Bit of Baja still broke the track record. The four-year-old gelding’s time of 20.974 seconds was faster than the previous record of 21.132 seconds for the 440-yard distance. Another four-year-old gelding, Jess You and I, won the race in 20.944 seconds and finished a head in front of Little Bit of Baja. “You always want to win, but those horses were out there by themselves. They both broke the track rec...
Sean Walker Jordan, 19, passed away December 20, 2008, in Fallbrook. He was born July 2, 1989, in Fullerton. Sean was a graduate of Fallbrook High School, a student at Miramar College in San Diego and a Fire Explorer with an EMT certificate of completion. He enjoyed ice hockey, dirt bike riding, going to the river, playing lacrosse and being with friends. Sean is survived by father Robert Jordan, Garden Grove, and mother Dawn Marie Jordan and stepfather Eric Buxton,...
Clara Ann Sommer, 79, passed away November 16, 2008, in her home in Bonsall with her daughters by her side. Clara was born in Knox, IN, on June 10, 1929. Clara and her husband moved to Bonsall in 1989 from San Clemente. Some of her favorite things were collecting antique jewelry and golfing. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 44 years, Kenneth R. Sommer, in 1999, and a grandson, Todd Davis, 18, of Temecula in 1992. She has left behind children Linda Davis... Full story
Marjorie Short Galloway was born to James and Barbara Short on November 26, 1914, in Missouri Valley, IA. She passed away December 15, 2008. She married John Galloway in April of 1935 and they settled in Fallbrook in 1939. Marge was a switchboard operator for the phone company while Camp Pendleton was under construction, and John ran their Shell Service Station for 33 years. John retired and became a successful realtor. Marge was his loyal companion, by his side at Rotary and realty functions. She was a member of the...
Nancy Ann Krumwiede, 67, passed away December 18, 2008, at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido. She was born June 22, 1941, in Chicago. She was a high school graduate, waitress and homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, crafts and cooking. Nancy is survived by her husband of 49 years, Barry D. Krumwiede, Sr.; sons Robert, Aurora, IL, William, Raymoore, MO, and Barry Jr., Carlsbad; and daughter Maria Cantrell, Marion, IL. Services were held on December 23 at Berry-Bell & Hall...
Madge Castle Earls died October 27, 2008, at the grand age of 93. She was a remarkable force of nature with intelligence, infectious curiosity, sassy independence, genuine optimism and a rock-solid faith. She was a teacher extraordinaire for 29 years and baked the best chocolate chip cookies on earth. The world is a better place because she lived and a sadder place without her. Madge was born in Mabel, NC, on February 14, 1915, to John and Ella Castle. She was raised in the... Full story
Patricia A. Donehoo was born on December 30, 1932, in Pelham Manor, NY, to Florence and John Donehoo. She died on December 13, 2008, in Escondido. After high school, she attended the New York Fashion Institute in Manhattan. She worked as the head of the Fashion Department of Woman’s Day Magazine in New York for 20 years. She was a feature writer on fashion and traveled to Paris approximately twice a year to attend fashion revues. She also was a marketing consultant for CBS, D...
Bill Stevens, formerly of The TV Shop of Fallbrook, passed away in October after a three-year battle with renal cancer. He is survived by wife Nancy Stevens of Fallbrook; daughters Holly Jocoy of Aliso Viejo and Sandra Springer of Mason, OH; grandchildren Erica and Jason Springer of Mason; sister Cynthia Eberle-Waite of Georgia; and brother Gary of Indiana.... Full story
Patricia Buchanan went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2008. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 31, 1925, in Springfield, MO. She was preceded in death by Charles Buchanan. She worked as a nurse for 25 years. She was known and loved for telling great stories of growing up on a dairy farm and for her cooking. She loved to play bingo. She is survived by her companion of five years, David Adamson; daughters Gail McNight of Bellville, IL, Rhonda Schanacky of Redlake Falls, MN, Carol Bacchi of Bullhead...
Starting December 1, Zion Lutheran School families cheerfully collected food items for the Fallbrook Food Pantry. Each classroom focused on food categories, such as pasta, tuna, rice, canned goods, etc. in order to provide desperately needed food for local families in need. During Chapel service on Friday, December 19, the student council proudly donated a stage-full worth of food! Working as a team, Zion Lutheran Church members also collected and donated over 50 bags of...
SAN DIEGO- On Saturday, January 17, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Bridal Bazaar will return to the San Diego Convention Center. A perennial favorite of San Diego County brides and winner of the People’s Choice Award for “San Diego’s Best Bridal Show,” this will mark the 34th winter expo of the show. San Diego’s largest and most complete bridal show, Bridal Bazaar features over 300 of the area’s finest wedding professionals with thousands of fresh ideas to make weddings spectacular. Explore over 50 ceremony and reception l...
My prayer is that today you enjoy a blessed Christmas. And, soon to follow we’ll all be celebrating the arrival of the new year. Every family discovers and creates their favorite holiday traditions. From these traditions they will also fit meals into that holiday template. With our family, we have often had a light New Year’s meal, a late morning breakfast and an early New Year’s dinner. All of these meals are, of course, interspersed between viewing parades, building our Lego layout even more grandiose, football games and,...
