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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Sick building syndrome has become such a big problem in the United States in recent years, it’s a phrase you can now find in the dictionary. It is defined as an illness characterized by skin irritations, headache and respiratory problems that is caused by indoor pollutants, inadequate ventilation and microorganisms, which include mold. Toxic molds have been making people sick since biblical times, but the scope of the problem really came to the forefront in 1996, when tests by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention r...
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BONSALL — Sullivan Middle School’s varsity flag football team won the eastern league (San Marcos, Valley Center and Ramona) for the first time in the school’s 15-year history, with a record of 6 wins, 1 loss. They led the league in most points scored and least points allowed. Sullivan defeated Roosevelt of Vista 33-18 in the North County semifinals but fell 35-22 to Madison Middle School in the finals at Rancho Buena Vista High School....
This past week was enormously challenging for the Fallbrook wrestling team. All the teams had a tournament, followed by their first home dual, a very exciting event! On December 5 and 6, the freshman and sophomores participated in the Vista Frosh/Soph Dual Tournament. At 140 lbs, Frankie Salazar and Jarrid Lewis placed third; at 152 lbs, Brandon Smith placed first (Brandon is a returning freshman county champion); at 215 lbs, Taylor Perry and Kyle Mericle placed third; at 275...
The 2008 Southern California Junior Olympics Women Gymnastics tournament was held in Pomona in November. Many young girls from all over Southern California came to compete for the title. Local resident Kalani Aguigui took first place all around. Kalani competed in the 13-year-old, Level 6 division, placing first in floor, beam, vault and uneven bars. She beat all the other Level 6 girls in Southern California. She did a fantastic job and her impressive scores also helped her...
On December 11, the Fallbrook JV basketball team hosted the Orange Glen Patriots. Compared to Orange Glen, the Warriors were limited by the lack of players of large physical stature. Despite an initial lead, Fallbrook never regained it until the final minutes of regulation play. Clutch plays by the Warriors forced overtime en route to a 49-44 victory. The game began on a fast pace. However, both teams played a sloppy first half and committed numerous turnovers. The Warriors...
FALLBROOK — Soroptimist International of Fallbrook sponsors the Violet Richardson Award annually and is now seeking nominees of young women between the ages of 14 and 17 who volunteer in their community and/or school. The award recognizes young women who make the world a better place through their volunteer efforts. A cash grant of $250 will be awarded, in honor of the winner, to their volunteer organization. Applicants may be nominated by submitting an application to Fallbrook Soroptimist by December 31. Applications are a...
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SAN DIEGO — On December 9 the San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a recommendation by Fifth District Supervisor Bill Horn to control “R”-rated DVDs and videos at its 33 library branches and two bookmobiles. “Parents have voiced concerns to us that children under the age of 18 have been checking out ‘R’-rated DVDs and videos without their consent,” said Supervisor Horn. “Ultimately, protecting a child from viewing inappropriate material is a parent’s responsibility. However, we want to make sure there i...
Ten members from the Boys & Girls Club of North County participated in the annual “Shop with a Jock” event sponsored by the Junior Seau Foundation. Seau is a former San Diego Charger and alumnus of the Oceanside Boys & Girls Club. For this year’s event, all members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County were given a chance to write an essay about what they would do with $100. Ten winners were chosen and treated to a carnival, dinner and a shopping spree at the Target in Mi...
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Fallbrook United Methodist Church will present a “Festival of Carols,” composed by Joseph Martin, on December 21 at 10 a.m. All are invited to hear this 30-voice choir and 20-piece orchestra at 1844 Winterhaven Road. Call (760) 728-1472 for more information....
As I pen this, my heart and mind are filled with wonder. The full moon, which has been pounding my bedroom with its beams all night, has sunk into a cloud covering as if it were the sun. Beautiful! The sun, from the opposite side of the horizon, brings a burst of light that shadows the dropping moon. I can’t help but wonder what this day will hold. One thing is for sure: this time of year can be so hard on so many. Working in a church you get a bird’s eye view of how difficult it can be. Many have lost loved ones, many fac...
Seasons greetings to everyone! I hope this Christmas season finds all of you readers being blessed as you go about your Christmas shopping. I just wanted to share with you a couple of great thoughts as you go into the holidays. I know that we are in tough economic times but we must not forget the real reason for the season. Christmas isn’t necessarily about “gift giving,” although it is a huge part of it. It isn’t even about decorating our houses, though that is a huge part of it as well. It isn’t about the multitude...
The governing board of the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) voted to expel three students for possession of an imitation firearm, a direct violation of Education Code Section 48900, at their regular meeting on November 17. The students, a fourth-grader and two sixth-graders from Live Oak Elementary School, were found with an air soft gun, a toy gun that is a replica of a real firearm and bullet magazine but shoots plastic pellets or BBs instead of bullets at...
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The county’s Planning Commission voted to approve a proposed revision of the architectural design and floor plans for the Shady Grove development. The Planning Commission has the authority to modify a Major Use Permit, although its decision can be appealed to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. James Gaynor Street resident Mickie St. Pierre indicated that she may appeal the Planning Commission’s December 5 decision. The Planning Commission voted 5-0-1 to approve the modification of the Major Use Permit for Shady Gro...
As plans for widening SR76 east of Mission Road continue, some Fallbrook and Bonsall residents are eager to hear which of two options will be decided upon in regard to the alignment of the highway. The widening of SR76 is part of a TransNet program of projects extended by voters in 2004, and the road’s improvement was a part of a measure approved in 1987. As it was a rollover project from the first TransNet program, the remaining SR76 improvements have been identified by the SANDAG board as an “Early Action Project.” The t...
Tiger, the emaciated horse rescued from Fallbrook, has recovered and been adopted. It’s that magical time of year when dreams can come true. For Tiger, the emaciated horse saved by Falcon Ridge Equine Rescue from a residential property in Fallbrook on June 5, the hope of adoption to a loving home became reality on December 7. The rehabilitation process for Tiger was a pragmatic one in that there were certain critical steps taken to ensure the best possible outcome for this k...
Sheriff’s detectives have arrested five individuals relating to two separate violent assault cases that took place recently in the Greater Fallbrook area. Three younger men attack trio of older men In what Sheriff’s Detective Jim Pucillo calls a “heinous” crime, three Fallbrook men have been arrested for assaulting a trio of older men on the evening of November 21 at a residence in the 400 block of Clemmens Lane. Arrested on charges of assault with a deadly weapon, felony battery and misdemeanor battery were Medardo Enriquez,...
Wee Little Sprouts is hosting a special holiday storytime on Friday, December 19, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Santa will also be making a special appearance to listen to the children’s wish lists. All are invited to come for cookies and refreshments. Wee Little Sprouts is located at 119 North Main Avenue. For additional details, visit www.weelittlesprouts.com or call (760) 728-9339....
FALLBROOK — Creature Comforts will be hosting one of the last pet adoptions of the year on Saturday, December 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary. For each pet adoption that day, new owners will receive 20 percent off any pet-related item in the store. The Sanctuary’s new mascot, Clifford the big red dog, will make an appearance during the event. Creature Comforts is located at 720 East Mission Road. On Sunday, December 21, the Animal Sanctuary will have cats and dogs available for adoption at the...
The Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society Museum and Gift Shop will be closed December 25-January 1. For viewing, by appointment only, contact curator Garth Bricker at (760) 728-1333....
The Fallbrook Professional Writers, under the leadership of professional writer and teacher Michael Wolf, is looking for new members. The group of eight meets bimonthly on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. to read and critique each other’s work. This is a mainstream fiction group with members serious about publishing their novels and short stories. All prospective members must have their writing vetted by Wolf. For more information, e-mail [email protected]....
