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Articles from the July 31, 2008 edition


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  • 'Phantom of the Opera' star to perform in Fallbrook

    Updated Jul 31, 2008

    FALLBROOK — Doug LaBrecque, who has thrilled theater audiences as the Phantom in Harold Prince’s award-winning musical “The Phantom of the Opera,” will step into the guest soloist spotlight at this year’s Symphony “Pops” on the Green concert Thursday, August 14. A favorite with audiences of symphonic concerts across the country, LaBrecque is a tenor with a clarity of voice that is easy on the ear. He has starred on Broadway in “Showboat,” was featured in Oscar Hammerstein...

  • Kids learn yoga, healthy cooking at camp

    Updated Jul 31, 2008

    The Fallbrook Community Center Day Camp combines traditional camp activities such as crafts and field trips with lessons on how to stay healthy. The week-long camp sessions incorporate sports programs, yoga classes and healthy cooking demonstrations along with outings to some of the county’s most popular attractions. The camp is for children ages 6 through 12. Sessions will continue through the week of August 18. Regular camp hours are from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Extended care is also available until 6 p.m. for an additional f...

  • Locals graduate from Maric College

    Updated Jul 31, 2008

    OCEANSIDE — Maric College’s North County campus held a graduation ceremony on July 18 for 354 students at Mission San Luis Rey’s Serra Center. Fallbrook area graduates, by category, include the following. Associate of Science • Janett Diaz, criminal justice Certificate: healthcare rehab therapy technician • Xareni Abrica • Alicia Alvarez • Jazmine Barraza • Holly Moore • Yanet Reyes Certificate: holistic health practitioner • Belgica Ibanez Certificate: massage therapy • Sarah Brooks • Justin Rooney Certificate: medical ad...

  • Preschoolers jump for joy

    Updated Jul 31, 2008

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  • Library Friends sponsor essay contest

    Updated Jul 31, 2008

    The Library Friends of San Diego County (LFSDC) have launched their annual county-wide essay contest, which will run through Wednesday, September 10. The theme is, “Libraries: Loud or Quiet?” Entry forms are available at the 33 county library branches and two mobile libraries, as well as http://lfsdc.org and www.sdcl.org. LFSDC is the organization of all County Library Friends groups. Age divisions in the contest are Student (through grade 12) and Adult. Entries must be 500 words or less, typed, preferably double-spaced and...

  • Rotarians learn about marine mammals

    Updated Jul 31, 2008

    BONSALL — Bonsall Rotarians were recently educated about stranded mammals on the beach. Melissa Sciacca, director of development and marketing of the Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Laguna Beach, brought the group up to date on the 37-year-old rehabilitation center. Sciacca said the center keeps about 50 mammals, mostly sea lions and seals, and rehabilitates them with the goal of re-releasing them into the sea. Sciacca cautioned the Rotarians never take any direct action if t...

  • Music Society collaborates with school district

    Updated Jul 31, 2008

    FALLBROOK — As part of its commitment to youth music education, Fallbrook Music Society recently launched an innovative, multifaceted music program in collaboration with the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District. Fallbrook Music Society has developed this program, entitled “A Curriculum of Musical Experiences,” to promote and support the existing music education programs in the schools as well as promote the diversity in the field of classical music. During this first...

  • All invited to open house

    Updated Jul 31, 2008

    Fallbrook Family Chiropractic is gearing up for an official ribbon-cutting and open house on Wednesday, August 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. All are invited to celebrate the new location and join Dr. Mary Ramsden and staff. There will be an art show, live music, free refreshments and gifts. Fallbrook Family Chiropractic is located at 1593 South Mission Road, Suite B, across from Willis Allen Real Estate and next door to SoCal Tanning Salon....

  • Aug. 5 hearing to discuss fire agency, parcel tax

    Updated Jul 31, 2008

    What is certain is that on August 5 the San Diego County Board of Supervisors will hold a hearing to determine whether the creation of a regional fire protection agency and the establishment of a parcel tax will be on the November ballot. What will be debated includes the governance structure of the proposed regional agency, whether the parcel tax will include an annual escalation percentage, and whether the proposal will be placed on the November 2008 ballot or deferred to a later election. “We want to do something, but I t...

  • SHERIFF'S LOG

    Updated Jul 31, 2008

    Date Vicinity Incident 7/18 1000 blk S Mission Commercial burglary 7/18 1500 blk S Mission Commercial burglary 7/19 1100 blk S Main Arrest: possession of controlled substance 7/19 200 blk Almond St Arrest: destruction of emergency communication device 7/19 900 blk Alturas Arrest: willful discharge of firearm in negligent manner 7/19 1400 blk Alturas Arrest: possession of controlled substance 7/19 1400 blk Alturas Arrest: transporting controlled substance 7/19 1400 blk S Mission Arrest: driving with suspended license and...

  • Prudential named No. 1 brokerage in San Diego

    Updated Jul 31, 2008

    For the 11th consecutive year, Prudential California Realty has been named the number one residential real estate agency in local sales volume by the San Diego Business Journal. Not only did the company rank No. 1, it had a higher sales volume in 2007 than its top five competitors combined. Steve Rodgers, president and CEO, said Prudential California Realty’s ability to thrive in a challenging market is attributable to several key factors, including its highly skilled team of agents who are dedicated to providing a superior c...

  • Supervisors approve Wilderness Gardens acquisition

    Updated Jul 31, 2008

    The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 July 23 to purchase a 19.24-acre parcel in Pala which will be added to the county’s Wilderness Gardens Preserve open space park. The supervisors authorized the County of San Diego to purchase the property for $106,000 from Environmental Trust, Inc. The acquisition of the parcel east of Lilac Road and approximately 200 feet south of the San Luis Rey River brings the total area of Wilderness Gardens Preserve to 738 acres. Wilderness Gardens Preserve includes hiking trails and...

  • CWA approves quitclaim of Bonsall easement

    Updated Jul 31, 2008

    The San Diego County Water Authority approved a quitclaim of the SDCWA’s access road easement on a property in Bonsall. The June 26 approval by the CWA board authorizes the quitclaim of the road easement to property owners Terry J. Brown and Michael S. Hefner. The property, which is west of the CWA’s Second Aqueduct, is located in the 31400 block of Aqueduct Road. On June 30, 1961, the CWA entered into an agreement with the property owner at that time for an access roadway. Although no compensation was provided to the propert...

  • Wildfire study results lead to recommendations for homeowners

    Updated Jul 31, 2008

    SACRAMENTO — On July 22, the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) announced findings from comprehensive research into the Witch Creek Wildfire, which damaged or destroyed nearly 1,700 structures in San Diego County in 2007, causing $1 billion in insured losses. IBHS evaluated nearly 3,000 homes to determine why some survived and others did not despite facing similar wildfire conditions. The study also analyzed meteorological conditions, vegetation and topography, building characteristics and social attitudes. Major f...

  • Golf Scores

    Updated Jul 31, 2008

    San Diego County Seniors July 25, 2008 At Twin Oaks Golf Club Final score Fallbrook 11 Twin Oaks 7 Low net – Fallbrook Frank Sperling 68 Larry Sheldrup 70 Ross Bergantine 72 Low net – Twin Oaks Gene Huffman 66 Phil Bystrom 69 Ralph McVein 70 Fallbrook Seniors Golf July 22, 2008 Pala Mesa Partners Best Ball A flight First place Erzen and Henry Carranza 61 Second place Herb Marbach and Tom Asper 65 Third place Howard Townsend and Hugo Wied 65 B Flight First place Gordon Tinker and Dick Burch 66 Second place Wayne King and Har...

  • Wild Duck 5K at Guajome Park

    Updated Jul 31, 2008

    Local runners can enter the first race in the Dirt Dog Series, the Wild Duck 5K cross-country race, at Guajome Park in Vista on Saturday, August 23. Men’s race starts at 8 a.m., women’s race starts at 8:30. For more information, contact race director Joe Crosswhite at (760)723-3257 or [email protected]....

  • Innovative classes get kids moving

    Updated Jul 31, 2008

    The Fallbrook Community Center will continue to offer its popular dance and fitness classes for the fall schedule, which will provide kids with everything from creative movement to cardio workouts. Classes begin August 5. The classes are taught by Webby’s Dance Company and are targeted toward specific age groups and skill levels. Creative movement for children 2 to 3 teaches a combination of ballet, tumbling and creative flow. Jazz and hip-hop class for children ages 9 to 13 touches on the fundamentals of jazz and hip-hop s...

  • Fallbrook softball open workouts

    Updated Jul 31, 2008

    Girls age 12-18 wanting to play softball in the next season are invited to open workouts to practice hitting, fielding and pitching starting August 9. Workouts will take place every Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Fallbrook High varsity softball field. For more information, call (760) 644-0788 or e-mail [email protected]....

  • Community Center offers tennis instruction

    Updated Jul 31, 2008

    The Fallbrook Community Center will be hosting a one-week youth tennis camp for beginners starting on August 11 from 9 to 11 a.m. This camp will provide young tennis players with the basics of a fun and social sport they can enjoy for a lifetime. Demonstrations and guided practice will be given on strokes, footwork, strategy, rules, scorekeeping, court courtesy and safety. Students should bring their own tennis racquet and an unopened can of tennis balls to the first meeting to give to the instructor. Space is limited. For...

  • Morris wins martial arts championship

    Updated Jul 31, 2008

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  • The British are coming!

    Updated Jul 31, 2008

    FALLBROOK — The number one youth soccer company in the United States, Challenger Sports, has been invited to hold one of their British soccer training camps in Fallbrook. Fallbrook Youth Soccer League (FYSL) has teamed up to host the weeklong camp August 4-8 at Ingold Sports Park. Each child will be coached by a member of Challenger’s British coaching staff flown to the USA exclusively to work on these programs. Each day the children will practice and master new individual skills and understand small group and team tac...

  • Warrior baseball players earn Avocado League honors

    Updated Jul 31, 2008

    Five members of Fallbrook High School’s baseball team have earned all-league honors. The Avocado League’s coaches selected Clark Murphy to the first team and Chase Johnson to the second team. Warrior players Sam Murphy, Sonny Hughey, and Cory Labouve received honorable mention all-league recognition. “They deserve every single piece of recognition they get. They’re tremendous competitors and they take baseball very seriously,” said Fallbrook head coach Jesse Schuveiller. “I’m very proud of them for accomplishing...

  • Reclaiming the garden

    Updated Jul 31, 2008

    Working in a church, it’s my yearly delight to sneak into the back of the sanctuary and observe our beautiful children as they worship wholeheartedly at Vacation Bible School. By the third day they know all the words to the praise music and gyrate wildly to the beat. They are totally acceptant of God’s word, trust him to their marrow and praise him openly. No wonder scripture says we need to be like little children to enter the kingdom of God. These little cherubs are living the kingdom right now, still residing in the Gar...

  • To be wise in a time of foolishness

    Updated Jul 31, 2008

    Why is it that some people never learn? They play with foolishness. Here are some basic rules in life. Never drive without a spare tire. Don’t push your luck on an empty tank. If you plant a tomato seed, you will get a tomato plant. Honesty is the best policy. A lie will eventually catch up with you. Greed does the same. The Book of Proverbs says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver...

  • The eclectic and excellent tastes of Fallbrook; La Caseta chosen 'Best Taste of Fallbrook' Da Georgio's wins 'Food Critic's Own

    Updated Jul 31, 2008

    Guests couldn’t help but be hungry when they arrived at the Taste of Fallbrook event on Friday, July 25. The annual event is a part of the Hot Summer Nites, sponsored by Connections Networking of Fallbrook. The tantalizing scents from the 11 local restaurants that participated were tempting to passersby. Local restaurants outdid themselves this year and offered their best or most unique foods for sampling. I am sure that no one went away hungry. The lines were long but moved q...

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