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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SAN DIEGO - Retired Navy Lt. John Finn, the oldest Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died today at a Chula Vista retirement home at the age of 100. Finn, who had lived in Live Oak Springs for more than 50 years, died early this morning at the Chula Vista Veterans Home, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune. ''We lost a national treasure and a national hero today,'' Navy Capt. David Lepard told NBC 7/39. ''It's really touching his death occurred on Memorial Day weekend and he'll never be forgotten.'' In a statemen...
NEW JERSEY – On May 19, MacroMarkets LLC announced that, according to its new monthly survey, the onset of price recovery in U.S. single family real estate is widely expected by 2011, and home prices will increase by more than 12.4 percent between 2010 and the end of 2014. The survey also revealed that home prices nationwide are expected to have risen 4.9 percent in the 12-month period ended March 2010, but fallen 0.4 percent during the most recent quarterly period measured. These conclusions reflect an average of the...
Joe Naiman Village News Correspondent The County of San Diego’s Capital Improvement Needs Assessment Program was updated April 14 during the San Diego County Board of Supervisors meeting. The updated needs assessment includes land acquisition for the San Luis Rey River Park and the Multiple Species Conservation Program. It also lists currently-funded but uncompleted projects including the new Fallbrook branch library and projects completed during the current fiscal year such as Clemmens Lane Park. The 2010-2015 needs a...
Not only did the San Diego County Board of Supervisors accept the regional deployment study to assess the delivery of fire and emergency medical services in San Diego County, but the supervisors’ 5-0 vote May 19 also directed the county’s Chief Administrative Officer to develop an implementation plan based on the study’s recommendations and return to the Board of Supervisors within 120 days with such a plan. “It really does provide us that blueprint for the future on how we can be the best we can be,” County Superviso...
5-17-2010 Ammunition Road Arrest: Possession of Marijuana W. Clemmens Lane Vehicle Burglary & Vandalism W. Lilac Road, Bonsall Commercial Burglary S. Stage Coach Lane Vehicle Burglary Olive Hill Road Grand Theft Interstate 15 @ Pala Road Missing Adult N. Mission Road Arrest: Minor in Possession of Alcohol Green Canyon Road Grand Theft Alturus Road Arrest: False Affidavit as Perjury S. Mission Road Arrest: Use/Under Influence Controlled Substance E. Elder Street Arrest: Mental Disorder / 72 Hr. Hold 5-18-2010 S. Mission Road...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY - San Diego law enforcement will participate in a statewide crackdown on seatbelt scofflaws called Click It or Ticket starting Monday, May 31, which is Memorial Day. Failure to buckle up comes with hefty fines this year, and sheriff's Sgt. Peggy Frailey said warnings will not be issued during the Click It or Ticket campaign. Frailey said fines for first-time adult violators have risen from $132 to $142 this year, and the fine for not securing children under 16 in a car seat or seat belt is $445. "We will be...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Community Center is back with nine fun-filled weeks of summer camp and has reduced their fees and each child now receives a T-shirt to take home. Each week is themed with new ideas like “Let’s Go, H2O,” “Kid-Cam,” and “Secret Agent” amongst many others. Fun activities are planned for each day as well as daily art projects and games. Healthy cooking will be featured on Mondays, tennis Tuesdays, water Wednesdays, field trips every Thursday, and...
CAMP PENDLETON - Gunnery Sgt. Robert L. Hudnall, Jr., lost consciousness in his command's motor transportation facility here, Tuesday, May 25. and died a short time after. Hudnall, a 34-year-old motor transportation maintenance chief from Bergen, N.J., was assigned to 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Hudnall enlisted in the Marine Corps Dec 13, 1994. Hundall served once in both Afghanistan and Iraq and also deployed with a Marine Expeditionary...
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FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Union High School District has named Paul Grimes, mathematics and computer teacher at Fallbrook High School, as the 2010 Teacher of the Year. Grimes joined the district in 2005. Grimes, who has been a secondary teacher since 1996 and currently teaches algebra, geometry, accounting, and introduction to computers at Fallbrook High School, was recognized by the board of trustees at its May 24, 2010 meeting. At the meeting, Dale Mitchell,...
FALLBROOK – On May 22, Alyssa Williams graduated from San Diego State University (SDSU) with a bachelors of science degree in Business Marketing Communications. Williams is a member of the Alpha Chi Omega chapter at SDSU and served on their executive committee for two years. She is a 2006 graduate of Fallbrook High School and the daughter of Darrel and Janice Williams of Fallbrook. She also attended Live Oak Elementary and Potter Junior High....
BONSALL – Bonsall Elementary School third grade teacher Mrs. Betschman has entered her students’ artwork in the San Diego County Fair, which is held at the Del Mar fairgrounds. Parents and guests were able to preview the art at a recent Open House held at the school. “[Mrs. Betschman] is a huge proponent of keeping the arts alive in public schools while simultaneously boosting test scores,” said parent Larissa Scors Anderson. “This year, as one of the many artisti...
Fallbrook resident Cheryl Buettner, a science teacher at River Springs Charter School in Temecula, recently received a fully-funded environmental research trek to a Caribbean island. Buettner is one of 22 educators from eight states to receive fellowships distributed by the nonprofit Earthwatch Institute, an international advocacy group made up of nature-oriented volunteers. She considers her classroom approach to be a mix of discipline and comical entertainment aimed at...
FALLBROOK – Sorrow Underfoot, a Christian rock band originally from Fallbrook, is holding a benefit concert on June 5 at 6 p.m. at North Coast Church’s “Backyard,” located at 550 Industrial Way, Suite C. The band hopes to raise the funds needed for their seventh mission trip to Russia (with Calvary Chapel Church Planting Missions), where they will be ministering to at-risk youth and orphans through concert outreaches. Shannon Whitten, lead vocalist, said, “Russ...
FALLBROOK - Forest Home Women’s Auxiliary, Chapter #44, will meet Friday, June 4, for a Brunch Potluck; the last meeting until Sept. 3 Meetings are held in individual members’ homes from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., on the first Friday of each month (September-June). Forest Home Women’s Auxiliary provides scholarships for children and families to attend Forest Home camps, and funds for other camp amenities. For more information, including this month’s Bible study topic, call Chelley at (760) 728-1236....
Pfc. John Robbart III Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton In preparation for the Marine Corps 101 most critical days of the year, Camp Pendleton leaders hosted two days worth of safety briefs with inspirational guests at the base theater, May 18 and 19. The event, mandated by Headquarters Marine Corps, had a main purpose to promote safety awareness and encourage Marines to make good decisions during Summer-time activities that could prevent needless injuries or death. “The 101 c...
“The first one to plead his cause seems right, until his neighbor comes and examines him.” -- Proverbs 18:17 There may be two or more sides to every story. When we hear a person giving their account of a situation we would be wise to remember that, if this story involves more people, they may have a different take on it. Have you ever heard yourself telling a story when you are upset or wanting to justify your actions? In telling the story, did you hear your own words paint a picture that is more in favor of redeeming you...
In the culmination of three years of archaeological studies, 19 sixth-graders from Mary Fay Pendleton School’s Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program traveled to the De Luz Ecology Center for a hands-on experience on April 27. Because sixth grade history-social science standards require students to develop their understanding of history through archaeological studies of early humankind, GATE program coordinator Lee La Fave said he wanted to “provide an opportunity to...
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FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Woman’s Club installed the new board of Directors for 2010-2011 at their May general meeting. Club member Sandy Becker installed the new officers with a butterfly theme chosen by incoming president Debbie Zumwalt. “Butterflies represent coming out of a cocoon and allowing one to be free to grow in wisdom and knowledge. I think our members will have the opportunity to spread their wings and obtain that wisdom and knowledge as they continue the...
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FALLBROOK - Carl Wood, candidate for 65th Assembly District will be guest speaker at the June 3 Democratic Club meeting to be held at 7 p.m. at the Fallbrook Public Utility District, 900 E. Mission Rd. All are invited to hear this dynamic speaker, who has been invited to speak before governments, academic and labor bodies around the world. He is an internationally known clean energy expert and labor leader with deep roots in the Inland Empire. The Democratic Club scholarship...
FALLBROOK – At its June 10 meeting, the Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society will host its annual pie/dessert night, silent auction and discuss the club’s booth in the Gem & Mineral Building at the San Diego County Fairgrounds in Del Mar. Plans for a July 17 field trip to the White Knob Quarry in Lucerne Valley will also be discussed. The trip will include collecting minerals and night collecting of fluorescent minerals. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at 123 W. Alvarado St. For more information, visit w...
TEMECULA – Save Our Southwest Hills is holding “Run for the Hills,” a 5K run/walk race, on Sunday, June 13, at 9 a.m. to raise funds for the Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve and the Temecula/Murrieta Rescue Mission. Fallbrook area residents are invited to participate in this event. The 3.1 mile race will be run at Ronald Reagan Sports Park on Rancho Vista Rd. and Margarita Rd. in Temecula. Check in time will be 8 a.m. There will be food, entertainment and vendors on site, and cash prizes for several categories. To...
