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  • Diabetes product discontinued

    Updated Dec 6, 2007

    It has been reported by the chief medical officer, Dr. Joseph Feczko of Pfizer Inc., that on Oct. 18 the inhaled insulin Exubera was discontinued. Feczko writes that Exubera is a safe product and the feedback from Exubera patients was positive. The removal of Exubera from the market is not due to safety reasons. This decision comes from loss of revenue. Exubera was a prescription medicine that you would breathe in through your mouth instead of daily injection with insulin. This short-acting insulin helped to control high...

  • Seminar presented at Silvergate

    Updated Dec 6, 2007

    A representative for People Synergically Involved (PSI) Seminars addressed the concept of those success seminars during a presentation November 28 at Silvergate Retirement Residence. Bob Dietrich, who lives in San Diego, made the trip to Fallbrook at the request of seminar veteran Craig Lozzi. Dietrich owns a sales and marketing company specializing in energy efficiency. “It’s about getting what you want faster,” Dietrich explained about the seminars. “It’s about living your life now.” Dietrich does not work for PSI Seminar...

  • Fallbrook fifth grade student health report card

    Updated Dec 6, 2007

    On Friday, November 30, at the Choate Early Childhood Center a group of nurses from UCSD gave a report on the health situation of fifth-graders in the Live Oak and La Paloma schools of the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District. Also on hand were representatives of the Fallbrook Smiles Project (FSP) (begun by Don Mykkanen and dentists Dr. Randy Carlson and Dr. Katie Stewart), which recently merged with the Fallbrook CATCH (Community Access to Child Health). The Fallbrook Village Rotary Foundation also plays a significant...

  • Gates Foundation aids Rotary program

    Updated Dec 6, 2007

    Rotary International recently announced that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded the Rotary Foundation a challenge grant of $100 million, which Rotary will match, dollar for dollar, over three years. This is the largest single grant ever given to a volunteer service organization and represents a tremendous validation of the approach and success of Rotary’s PolioPlus program. This partnership comes at a critical juncture for the polio eradication initiative, which needs an infusion of funds to reach the goal o...

  • Savage recognized for volunteer work

    Updated Dec 6, 2007

    FALLBROOK — Fallbrook Music Society’s Board of Directors recently presented Chuck Savage with its Volunteer of the Year award for his many years of service to the organization. The award was presented on November 8 during the North County Philanthropy Council’s 21st Annual Volunteer Awards luncheon at the California Center for the Performing Arts in Escondido. Savage was selected for this prestigious award for his many years of dedication, service and accomplishments for the Music Society. “Chuck is a seasoned executi...

  • Give joy at Christmas to local family in need

    Updated Dec 6, 2007

    Through the Fallbrook Food Pantry, community members have the opportunity to help make Christmas brighter for local families. Food Pantry clients earn less than the national poverty level and struggle to put food on their tables. The pantry assists these families throughout the year with nutritious foods that help provide for their dietary needs, but Christmas is a special time of year and the pantry is very limited in what it can provide. During the Christmas season, the pantry matches donors with less fortunate families in...

  • Aulos Ensemble to appear in Fallbrook

    Updated Dec 6, 2007

    FALLBROOK — Formed in 1973 by five Juilliard graduates, the Aulos Ensemble was at the forefront of a movement that has captured the imagination of the American listening public. Flutist Christopher Krueger, oboist Marc Schachman, violinist Linda Quan, cellist Myron Lutzke and harpsichordist Arthur Haas are regarded among the world’s leading performers on Baroque instruments today. Presented by the Fallbrook Music Society, this esteemed group will make its only San Diego County appearance in Fallbrook on Friday, December 7,...

  • Thousands turn out for Christmas Parade - What a parade it was!

    Updated Dec 6, 2007

    On Saturday, Main Avenue in downtown Fallbrook was lined with thousands of people who were hoping that it wasn’t going to rain on our parade. It didn’t, and the 26th annual Fallbrook Christmas Parade was presented to dry and happy onlookers. The hungry in the crowd appreciated workers from Vince’s Pizza, who sold pizzas from the sidelines. The cold and thirsty appreciated hot chocolate served by members of the Pop Warner Cheerleading squad. The steaming beverage was poured for the parade crowd on a “donation only” basis. It...

  • Beauty evolves from the ashes... - 'Burnt Wrangler in the Wind'

    Updated Dec 6, 2007

    Local dentist/artist Jim Helms used fire-damaged material from the Fallbrook home of Steve and Colleen Aichle to create this 11-foot sculpture. The material used was mostly copper flashing. “The idea for this sculpture comes from one of their pieces of art,” said Helms. “I always enjoyed the original piece and my goal was to capture the feeling in a slightly different form. This is not a permanent installation and the piece is not for sale....

  • Children's art on exhibit at library

    Updated Dec 6, 2007

    FALLBROOK — The public is welcome to visit the children’s room of the Fallbrook Public Library to see the beautiful, comprehensive display of children’s art recently created by students in the “Art Expressions” classes at the Art Studios of Fallbrook under the instruction of Marilee Ragland. The works have been done by children ages 5 to 12 and include abstract compositions, still life paintings, wildlife art, original paintings, fabric art and much more. For information about future children’s classes at the Art Studios, ca...

  • Art Association announces winners of member show

    Updated Dec 6, 2007

    FALLBROOK — The Fallbrook Art Association announced the winners of its Member Show of Fine Art at its opening reception Saturday, November 17. The show was held at the Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society. Special cash award winners Best of Show William Riedell, pastel, “Bodie by Moonlight” Dean Myers Plein Air Award for Landscape in Plein Air Style or Manner Mary Mulvihill, acrylic, “Sierra Blue” Dorothy Stillens Plein Air Award for Any Painting Done Out-of-Doors Bobbie Allen, watercolor, “Blissful” Ellen Rowe Award for Bes...

  • PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

    Updated Dec 6, 2007

    Hello Everyone! November has been a busy month for most of us. Our Chamber Awards and Installation Dinner on the third was well attended and quite enjoyable. Our honorees, Stan and Laura Neiman, Neiman’s Collision Center (Business of the Year), Cathy Andressen (Teacher of the Year) and Jeff Felix (Community Service Leader of the Year) were all, as usual, very deserving. Our new Bonsall Dude, Bradley Doke, received his honorary white hat and led us in the pledge of allegiance. The slide shows depicting each honoree’s life is...

  • HONORARY MAYOR OF BONSALL

    Updated Dec 6, 2007

    Hi Everyone, I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who supported me as a candidate for Honorary Mayor of Bonsall. Without you this would not have been possible. The Bonsall Country Festival in October was huge success. We had more room and more vendors than ever before. My family and I had a lot of fun. In November, The Bonsall Chamber held their Annual Installation and Awards Dinner at the Vista Valley Country Club. As always the dinner and service was superb and I would like to thank everyone at the Vista Valley...

  • SUNDOWNER CHAIRMAN

    Updated Dec 6, 2007

    A party rental store in Fallbrook is the dream come true for Lido and her husband Enrique. They are located at 1456 S. Mission Rd. Fallbrook. If you are having a party or a wedding, you will find all your needs at ACE Party Productions. An assortment of beautiful linen in a wide selection of colors, tables, chairs, silver punch bowls, chafing equipment and so much more is available for rent. Lido can direct you to the “best” caterers, chefs, bakers, and will help you with your party or wedding. You don’t need to go out of to...

  • HONORARY MEMBERS

    Updated Dec 6, 2007

    Honorary Member Cory Carrier is the web master for the Bonsall Chamber of Commerce. He is also the DJ that provides the monthly music and microphone at the Sundowners and a Christmas Party slide show at “no charge” to the Bonsall Chamber. He has a Web Site Design & Marketing business called Creative Dare-Devils and his DJ music is available at www.Acemobilemusic.com -(760) 741-6511. Honorary Member Dave Cantrell of Cantrell Associates is a terrific photographer and an expert in making people happy when he uses his cre...

  • CHRISTMAS GIFTS - (see our business directory for ideas- www.bonsallchamber.org )

    Updated Dec 6, 2007

    Restaurants, golf and speciality shops on the web site. 1. Village Copy Center – 132 Main Street, Fallbrook – Contact: Lori Cook. Need that special gift? Custom wine labels printed with your logo, name or the person receiving the gift. A beautiful boxed container for the wine bottle shows that you care. Call (760) 731-7177. 2. All Things Bonsall (Hopkins & Assoc. Inc) Contact: Margie Hopkins. Custom Embroidery on a hat, shirt, jacket, etc . Specializing in corporate and team apparel and sporting events. Call (760) 731...

  • The November 3, 2007 - 17th ANNUAL INSTALLATION and AWARDS DINNER at VISTA VALLEY was a hugh success!

    Updated Dec 6, 2007

    Don McKinney, representative for U.S. Congressman Darrell Issa attended the Awards Dinner to present a beautiful framed Certificate of Recognition to Laura and Stan Neiman , owners of Neiman’s Collision Center – named as Business of the Year by the Bonsall Chamber of Commerce. Marilyn Schweibold, former president of the Bonsall Chamber gave an account of their activities and performance in the community. Dr. Jeff Felix, Community Service Leader of the Year listens as Cathy Myhers, Director of Special Education at Bonsall Ele...

  • MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2007

    Updated Dec 6, 2007

    This is the FOURTEENTH year that the Bonsall Chamber of Commerce has combined their efforts with the Bonsall Woman`s Club to help make a happier holiday for many of the less fortunate children and their families in the Bonsall, Fallbrook and Camp Pendleton areas. The Bonsall Chamber collects and purchases toys for each specific child with donations from the members. The Bonsall Woman’s Club ladies wrap these toys and personally deliver them to the homes of the families along with boxes of food and a grocery store c...

  • FUNDRAISER - FIRE EXTINGUISERS

    Updated Dec 6, 2007

    Fallbrook/Bonsall Boy Scout Troop #725 – 1st Row (left) Henry Lauliello, Kevin Whittaker, Shawn Ricks, (2nd Row) (left) Brien Arnold, Jeff Whittaker, Hayden Norris, Natalie Arnold – leader. Call (760) 451-8525 to order. Scout to deliver “Local Firemen Refurbished” Fire Extinguishers – Commercial quality (rated: 2A:10B:C) $25 each...

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Updated Dec 6, 2007

    Bonsall Chamber Garden Tour? Bonsall Chamber president, Leigh Ann Howard, attended two very enjoyable garden tours in Fallbrook this past spring. One sponsored by the university women and the other by the Fallbrook Garden Club. This sparked a plan to have a garden tour in Bonsall. Anyone interested in helping develop a Bonsall Tour should call Leigh Ann at 760 414-3239....

  • Need carpets, upholstery, grout or windows cleaned? - Bishop Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning takes good care of clients

    Updated Dec 6, 2007

    Bishop Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning offers clients top-notch professional service underscored by remarkable customer care and satisfaction. This family-owned business has been in operation for eight years and continues to grow with positive “word of mouth” advertising. In fact, the majority of their new clients come from referrals. Husband and wife team Joe and Tammy Bishop, longtime residents of Fallbrook, decided they wanted to provide a special service business to the community. “Joe was born in Fallbrook and I was r...

  • Local retailer rewarded with trip to Cancun

    Updated Dec 6, 2007

    Mark Barone, the Fallbrook/Bonsall retailer of Today’s Window Fashions, was awarded a trip to Cancun, Mexico, for the 2007 Dealer Reward Program hosted recently by custom window covering supplier Kathy Ireland Home by Alta at the Paradisus Resort Hotel. Ireland, CEO and Chief Designer of Kathy Ireland Worldwide, delivered the keynote address at the event. Top-performing retail partners from across the US attended the five-day program, designed to reward dealers for their business success. “The KI Home by Alta Event in Can...

  • ISU Insurance, Catalyst Mortgage donate to fire relief fund

    Updated Dec 6, 2007

    FALLBROOK — Legacy Endowment…The Community Foundation announces that the staff at Catalyst Mortgage of San Marcos and ISU Insurance of Bonsall recently organized a community yard sale, donating 100 percent of the profits (more than $1,600) to Legacy for the Fallbrook Firestorm 2007 Fire Relief Fund. The event was held at Fallbrook High School and all items were donated by community members. Organizers said volunteers made the event possible and extended special thanks to Carol of Print Rite, Michael Bell of ISU Insurance and...

  • Edward Jones hosting year-end tax course

    Updated Dec 6, 2007

    Kent Borsch, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Bonsall, will host a 2007 year-end tax update broadcast for CPAs, tax professionals and attorneys at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 12, at 5256 South Mission Rd, Suite 807. The course is designed to update tax practitioners on the latest legislative, judicial and regulatory developments impacting income taxation as tax season approaches so that they are prepared to implement and discuss with their clients new developments impacting income tax liability. Topics covered during...

  • Speed recovery by staying in touch with FEMA

    Updated Dec 6, 2007

    PASADENA — Staying in touch with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is the best way to keep your application for federal and state disaster assistance on track. “We have a well-traveled path to help residents recover from disaster,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Hall of FEMA, “but sometimes families get stopped mid-way. The best way to keep your application moving is to keep communications open with our helpline.” If your personal information has changed, be sure to call FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or...

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