Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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Once upon a time there was a city in Finland with two names. "Åbo" is the Swedish name for this city on the Finnish coast and "Turku" is the Finnish name. I was told that Åbo means "near the river" or something similar. This city is defined in part by its water – the River Aurajoki and the Baltic Sea. A journey to Åbo is an utterly amazing experience, especially when your method of transportation is a Viking Line ship. There is much to see in the oldest city in Finland, but...
Toward the end of August, the tantalizing scent of chili has been a familiar one in downtown Fallbrook. This year Fallbrook Connections Networking Group will sponsor the Hot Summer Nights Ninth Annual Chili Cook-off on Friday, August 31, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event will be held downtown on Main Avenue. Last year there were only 14 competitors, down from 20 in 2005. It was also the first year that the San Diego County Health Department required competitors to make their...
FALLBROOK — Roy Ansell, past president of the Rotary Club of Fallbrook, recently introduced new members Craig Griffin and Manuel “Speedy” Goncalves to the club. Following the introduction, Ansell reviewed the tenants of Rotary membership – responsibility, fellowship and “Service Above Self” – and gave the new member plaques, “Red” Badges and pins to their sponsor, Bob Tavano, and mentors Bob Christianson and Chet Gannett to perform the pinning part of the ceremony. Griffin...
The Bonsall Sponsor Group has two vacant seats and encourages residents within that district who are interested in serving to apply for the vacancies. The seat vacated by Larry Sundram in August 2006 has been opened to public application, and the sponsor group’s August 7 meeting saw the resignation of Kirk Nelson, a Camp Pendleton civilian employee who is being transferred to Washington, DC. Nelson had also been the newest member of the sponsor group; his appointment had been ratified by the Board of Supervisors on June 19 a...
BONSALL — Edward Jones financial advisor Kent Borsch will host a professional broadcast course titled “Saving for College on a Tax-advantaged Basis” for CPAs, tax professionals and attorneys at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 29, at 5256 South Mission Road, Suite 807. This program is designed to help tax and legal practitioners advise their clients about the options available to help reduce college costs, navigate through financial aid and help increase the tax advantages associated with college, such as 529 plans, Coverdell Educa...
agle Farm will be downsizing and moving its operations will have minimal effect on the San Luis Rey Downs Training Center, according to Golden Eagle Farm general manager Janine McCullough. Golden Eagle Farm currently sends horses to San Luis Rey Downs trainer Paul Schiewe for assessment. “Our relationship with him will continue,” McCullough said. On August 7 Golden Eagle Farm announced a six-month plan to scale back their thoroughbred breeding and racing numbers and a longer-term plan to relocate the downsized operations fro...
The Rotary Club of Fallbrook heard from Jim O’Meara, the 2007-2008 San Diego County Rotary District Governor, at a recent meeting. O’Meara introduced the club to this year’s Rotary slogan, “Rotary Shares,” and spoke about past accomplishments as well as the tremendous remaining human challenges from around the globe, such as water management, hunger alleviation, health and education. These encompass small projects such as digging wells to supply water for small villages...
“Life is not a destination, but a journey,” wrote the English Poet Mathew Arnold; and one of the most inspiring aspects of that journey is the infusion of music in one’s soul. Inspired by Vangelis’ music, Zem Yewusiak, who professionally only uses his first name, has created another soul-calming collection. Zem is known for creating music which draws the listener to tranquil state. A graduate of California State University, San Marcos, he has had a passion for music since the...
The Boys & Girls Clubs of North County held their annual Summer Talent Show on August 3 at the Ingold Unit. “We had a great turnout,” said Lisa Ware, the club’s director of operations. “It is so fun to see all the members up on stage. The talent show had about 20 acts with performers ranging in age from 5 to 16.” First place winners were Bacardi Iglesias, Charlie Salas and Jessica Salas, who wowed the crowd with their hip hop dance number. Second place winners Jasmine H...
PASADENA — The Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corps of Concord, CA, completed their three-day sweep of the 2007 Drum Corps International World Championships August 11. Their show, “Winged Victory,” was performed in front of a crowd of 45,000 at the Rose Bowl, winning the final show of the season in impressive fashion with a 98.000 and sweeping the Brass, Percussion, Ensemble Visual and General Effect caption awards. Included in the Blue Devils Corps this year were Fallbrook resid...
FALLBROOK — There’s still time to purchase admission tickets for Fallbrook Music Society’s 22nd annual “Symphony Pops on the Green” on Thursday, August 23. This annual summer tradition is an evening filled with friends, family, food and fun under the stars. The event kicks off the Society’s 30th anniversary season with a special engagement of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra in the exquisite gardens of the Grand Tradition. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring blankets and low chairs for lawn seating and picnics are welcome...
Irene Flores, executive director of the Fallbrook Senior Center, welcomes Phyllis Sweeney of the Encouragement Factor. The office of the Encouragement Factor is now located inside the Senior Center at 399 Heald Lane. For more information, call (760) 731-3037....
We’ve seen more poison ivy rashes this week then I could shake a stick at. This time of year the reactions are worse and the itchy patients never saw it coming. That’s because the poisonous plants have died back and only bare sticks remain. These are potent sticks often covered with lots of Urushiol oil. That’s the oil that causes the nasty rash. This oil is so potent that a quarter-ounce could cause a rash on all the people alive today, or so I’ve heard. The plants can be covered with potent Urushiol oil five years after t...
With temperatures soaring, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) reminds the public to be aware of the potential hazards of exposure to excessive heat. “Seniors with limited mobility, the disabled and people who are ill are especially vulnerable to high temperatures,” said Wilma Wooten, MD, MPH, County Public Health Officer. “Hot temperatures and high humidity increase the likelihood of heat illnesses such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke. If they can’t cool off at home, take them to a ‘Cool Zone’ or o...
ESCONDIDO — A lecture titled “Alzheimer’s Disease vs. Normal Memory Loss” will be held Thursday, August 30, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Las Villas del Norte Retirement Community dining room at 1325 Las Villas Way. This free lecture will feature speaker Dr. Teja Singh Jr., MD, from Internal Medicine & Geriatrics Senior Medical Associates, who will discuss the differences between normal age-related memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease. Appetizers and refreshments will be served directly following the presentation. For more info...
The Fallbrook chapter of the Senior Circle will be hosting a talk on joint replacements at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 29. Robert Pace, MD, will discuss what’s new in total hip replacement, the new partial knee replacement from England, what life is like after a total/partial joint replacement and other choices besides surgery. This event is open to the public and will be held at Silvergate, 420 Elbrook Drive. Refreshments will be served and there will be a drawing for door prizes. Seating is limited. Call Jan Mangus at (760) 7...
What should one do if his clothes catch on fire? Stop, drop and roll. By putting into action these three simple words, flames can be smothered rather than having the fire spread by running. This message comes from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Be fire safe, not sorry!...
Despite all the challenges David Howard has had to overcome after a traumatic head injury 22 years ago, he still radiates an unmistakable zest for life and lives each day to the fullest. Although many of the details of Howard’s motorcycle accident in Temecula remain unclear, the injuries he sustained were lifealtering. When he awoke from his three-week coma, he could not remember the loved ones standing by his side. He sustained other bodily injuries, including broken b...
Historical Society members thanked with...
Talented people of all ages are welcome to enter Rainbow Valley Grange’s Talent Contest on Saturday, September 8, at 6 p.m. Open to groups and individuals, there will be two age categories: 14 and under and 15 and over. Cash prizes for winners are guaranteed to be at least $100 for first place, $50 for second place and $25 for third place. While there will be no admission charge to watch the talent contest, guests will be asked to donate to the prize kitty during the show. Those donations will be divided among the winners. R...
An interview with Temecula Detective Sergeant Chris Manning, 50, whose 1966 Ford Mustang six-cylinder Spring Model is completely stock except for the CD stereo. Village News: Where and when did you get your car? Chris Manning: I purchased it in Murrieta as a project car in 1998. It was orange with a black interior, not the original paint. I restored it back to its original interior and exterior colors. VN: Why did you choose this car? CM: I always wanted a Mustang since I was...
FALLBROOK — Area young people will have a chance to take to the skies on Saturday, October 6, as Friends of the Fallbrook Community Airpark and Chapter 1279 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), French Valley Airport, hosts a Young Eagles Flight Rally at the Fallbrook Airpark, 2155 South Mission Road. Fourteen aircraft and pilots are expected to participate, along with 45 boys and girls. The rally is part of the EAA Young Eagles Program, created to interest young p...
Every time you see the distinctive yellowish-brown smoke of a wildland fire I’d like you to envision a homeowner standing on his roof with a garden hose. Sure enough, when the TV news comes on there he is! Brave. Proud. Protecting his property. Makes you want to be just like him. Well, if you have a “garden hose attitude” this article is for you! Someone recently told me they truly believed that even with 40 mph winds they could protect a very large building with garden hoses...
The county’s Zoning Administrator has approved a minor use permit for the construction, installation, and maintenance of a wireless telecommunications facility on Lemon Grove Drive. The August 7 decision of Zoning Administrator Rose Garduno authorizes a false elm tree measuring 40 feet high. Twelve antennas will be mounted at a height of 35 feet, and an enclosure at the base of the false tree will contain four equipment cabinets, a terminal panel, and an electrical panel. The facility started as a Cingular site, and then C...
The county’s Zoning Administrator approved a Minor Use Permit to build a second dwelling unit on a Gird Road property. Zoning Administrator Rose Garduno’s decision approved construction of a dwelling unit totaling 1,159 square feet along with a 477 square foot attached two-car garage. The existing single-family residence in the 2200 block of Gird Road owned by Jeffrey and Elizabeth Irvine totals 2,322 square feet, not including a 558 square foot attached garage. Garduno had continued the hearing to June 12 from its ori...