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Volume 20 • 2021 Published by Village News, Inc. Publisher Julie Reeder

Publisher Note

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Community involvement is the secret to our greatness.

This year we are celebrating the 20th year of sourcebook and with the challenges we’ve come Julie Reeder faced over the past year, it is even more important to reflect on the positive strengths and beauty of our community.

We started by publishing additional beautiful original photos contributed from our Village News readers.

Since the beginning, we highlighted some amazing people who contribute to making our villages great places to live. In addition to the natural beauty, agriculture, ocean breeze, mild temperatures, and great restaurants, it’s ultimately the community members who make this a great place to live.

It’s people like Jim Russell who made an indelible mark on our community through the Planning Group (page 152) or Eileen Delaney (page 130). It’s Roger Boddart, the Tree Man, (page 43), Jerry Patchett helping to build the library and expanding the arts (page 68). They and hundreds more have committed their lives to making our community an amazing place to live through nonprofits. Larger cities have city councils, paid planning departments, landscape architects on staff, etc. but these residents and nonprofits work as volunteers.

For instance, the Fallbrook Food Pantry provides one million pounds of food to local families annually.

In spite of the hardships many of us faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic, no one had to go hungry in our community this last year thanks to the generosity of those within our community.

The Foundation for Senior Care (page 102) provides a wide variety of services for seniors. They provide transportation for medical appointments, grocery deliveries, technology classes, and even senior daycare. In a truly unique program to our area, The Newcomers Club can introduce you to new friends and help you assimilate into your new community.

Our North County Fire Department was not only busy putting out fires and saving car accident victims, but they have transported our residents to out of town hospitals, sometimes for COVID Our Regional Health District provided COVID testing, vaccines and personal protective equipment. Our churches were flexible and did what they could to meet the needs of their attendees. Stores and restaurants cleaned and masked up.

Nonprofits kicked into action while being protective of their volunteers.

Our Village News staff reported accurately on a daily basis so that residents would be aware and have information available to make informed decisions.

In addition to stories about local nonprofits, people and businesses making a difference, as usual, we added a few historical pieces to help us stay connected to our past. Then for your convenient reference throughout the year, we’ve included our Chamber business directories, dining, hiking, and church guides.

If you aren’t yet plugged in to your community, you can use the nonprofit guide to find groups you may be interested in volunteering for, donating to, or supporting in some way. After all, your involvement is the secret in how we keep it the amazing place we call home!

Blessings, Julie Reeder Publisher

P.S. Of course a great way to be involved and informed on the happenings of your community is to subscribe to Village News! That will give you access to over 75,000 stories at www.villagenews.com/subscribe.

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Editorial Stephen Abbott Tom Frew Christal Gaines-Emory Nancy Heins-Glaser Lila MacDonald Rick Monroe Lucette Moramarco Joe Naiman Julie Reeder Diane A. Rhodes James Boren Rice Sandra Shrader Dr. Mark Sircus Nathalie Taylor Russ Vatnsdale Staff Photographer Shane Gibson Contributing Photographers Nancy Heins-Glaser Lucette Moramarco Ismael Resendiz Diane A. Rhodes Diana Roy Sourcebook Photo Contest Winners Shirley Binn Marianne Byers Jose Camacho George Compton Joseph Cox Jayne Crabtree Terry Dietrich Carina Domingo Valerie Fording Peggy Hanne Dolly Harty Patricia Kirkpatrick Margaret Larson Diane McClelland Ron Montoya Laurie Neel Cheryl Nurse Shirley Poole Karen Portner Gary Smorzewski Lead Sales Michele Howard Josephine Mackenzie Advertising Sales Tammy Birmingham Cindy Davis Cindy Langlois Graphics & Production Samantha Gorman Karina Young Support Shelby Cokeley Anna Mullen Stephanie Park Chuck Reeder

Table of Contents

FEATURES Debra Sievers has an Eye for Art................................. pg 8 Grand Tradition........................................................... pg 14 Love Butterflies?......................................................... pg 22 Nursery Owner, 86..................................................... pg 26 Vegetable Stand in Bonsall........................................ pg 32 “Tree Man” of Fallbrook Supports ‘Green’.................. pg 36 Proteas, The Unconventional Beauties...................... pg 38 Fallbrook Garden Club............................................... pg 44 Dharlin Entertainment’s The Journey Of Thomas...... pg 46 Open Letter to the Communities We Serve................ pg 50 A Fitting Tribute to Charles E. Swisher....................... pg 52 Pressing Matters of the Heart..................................... pg 56 Post From the Past..................................................... pg 60 Fallbrook Newcomers Club........................................ pg 64 Want More Out of Life?.............................................. pg 66 Jerri Patchett: Volunteering........................................ pg 68 Life and Legend of Benjamin Franklin Boren............. pg 70 Birdland...................................................................... pg 76 An Oil Consuming Passion......................................... pg 80 Makeshift Negative Pressure Rooms......................... pg 86 Short Bursts of Exercise Slow Cognitive Decline....... pg 88 Bariatric Surgery......................................................... pg 92 Why 80% May Be Deficient in Magnesium................ pg 96 Understanding Stroke............................................... pg 100 Foundation for Senior Care...................................... pg 102 Hot Summer Nights, 1940s...................................... pg 104 Former Aerospace Engineer has Affinity for Fords... pg 106 Early History of Newspapers in Fallbrook.................pg 110 Fallbrook Restaurants that Survived the Pandemic.... pg 120 Eileen Delaney – Torchbearer for the Olympics....... pg 130 Former School Superintendent Loves Retirement... pg 134 New Places to Play and Enjoy the Outdoors............ pg 136 In Fallbrook, Arts and Artists Rise to the Occasion.. pg 146 Rainbow’s Lost Roads.............................................. pg 150 Jim Russell Served Fallbrook................................... pg 152 Adversity Makes Us Fallbrook Strong...................... pg 154 6

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Love Butterflies?

Wings of Change Aims to See Species Survive

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The Unconventional Beauties Whose Time Has come

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Pressing Matters of the Heart N. Dixon Fish

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Want More Out of Life?

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTS GUIDES 79 Dr. Call, DDS 94 Children’s Primary Care

Medical Group 99 Dr. Ryan Bramhall, DDS 109 Autoheim 142 Robert W. Jackson, Attorney

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Hiking Guide Dining Guide Non-Profit Guide Church Guide

INDEX 170 Advertiser Index

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orn and raised in Fallbrook, Debra Sievers began creating art at a very young age, while tapping into the rural beauty of the area and her love for animals. She said her mother and teachers always encouraged her artistic side, and she seemed to win every art contest she entered.

“My mother was an artist, so I was drawing and creating early on,” she said. “I also loved books so I would spend hours alone in my room, draped with my pets, reading a few pages, then illustrating what I had just read. Bic pens and tablets were my tools.”

She said both her parents were highly creative, with several painters on her mother’s side. Her father wanted to be a sculptor but became a dentist instead.

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Sievers found a lifelong affinity with the character of Alice in Wonderland as she traveled the world in search of perfecting and sharing her craft.

“I have always been very curious and adventuresome,” she said. “Like Alice, I’m compelled to go through every mirror and down every rabbit hole to see what’s there. As a self-employed artist with a gypsy spirit, I’ve lived in many places. Most were places I was curious about or read about in a book or saw in a movie. Almost all had strong energy with stunningly beautiful natural landscape.”

Having spent time in Hawaii, Taos, Sedona, the Alps and many other places, Sievers said Greece has always been a magnet for her. She said experiencing natural beauty in

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person helps her translate it to her artwork but admitted it is more about the energy than physically being there.

“Greece feeds my soul; I go there to fill up,” she said.

Her favorite medium is oil paint because of its lush viscosity and luminous colors. She also enjoys working with pen and ink and sometimes pencil.

“The medium is just the tool, and what I use to ‘capture’ my subject usually doesn’t matter too much,” Sievers said. “For instance, capturing the feel of the ocean requires the correct colors. Before I started painting the ocean, I sat on a cliff and drew the waves with pen and ink for a year. I finally felt that we had an understanding, so I started painting it with oils.”

Known for her large scale trompe l’oeil murals, Sievers was a much sought-after artist by many casinos and resorts around the country that commissioned her works. She returned to Fallbrook fulltime in 2016 and is once again enjoying the serenity and intimacy the town offers while she works on her creations.

“Since I moved back here, I’ve doing more local work; Casa Estrella, La Cocina and Harry’s Grill in Fallbrook all have my murals on their walls,” she said. “Bolero Winery, part of Europa Winery in Temecula, has a few of my pieces, including a large, outdoor mosaic.”

Sievers has been a featured artist at New York’s Art Expo and her paintings have graced many magazine covers.

“My painting, ‘Chrysalis,’ came to me in a dream, while very busy painting casino murals. Because of that one piece, I was signed by an art publisher/agent and taken on the show circuit,” she said. “Flying back to New York City, where I had lived and worked as an artist years before, to be showcased at the Art Expo was a time I’ll never forget. First, my plane circled the city and flew through a full double rainbow. During the show, people, usually younger girls, would sit on the floor before my painting for hours and talk to me about what it meant for them. I was so grateful to see the affect it had on them.”

Sievers has taught workshops at Sedona Art Center and in Idyllwild, Taos and San Luis Obispo. She said that all levels of artists take her “How to Paint What You See” color workshops.

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“Chrysalis” was part of a series of “Winged Spirits” that Debra Sievers painted.

This particular painting led to her being a featured artist at New York’s Art Expo.

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“I tell all my students and artist friends who want to raise the level of their work to take a few classes in specific techniques and most importantly, just paint, paint, paint,” she said. “It’s all about the hours put in and the freedom from judgement. Most importantly, don’t paint to sell or show, just paint and accumulate a body of work. When the work is ready, it will find its way out into the world.”

Sievers said it is important for an art teacher to have a love of art and for the people who want to create. Enthusiasm and a sincere passion for sharing knowledge and growing together with other artists is also a must to be a good teacher.

Due to COVID-19, Sievers is not currently teaching, but she said she looks forward to offering private lessons at her studio and classes at Fallbrook School of the Arts when it is feasible. She said The Green Art House is another great art school in the area where she will be teaching in the future.

When she does teach, she shares with her students a piece she wrote about “Training the Artist’s Eye – Balancing Creative Process and Product” that explains what she herself has learned through her many years as an accomplished artist. It includes the following insight: “I believe that our purpose, our responsibility as artists, is to go within, to the creative source and bring back something unique and extraordinary to share with the world.

Those who may not be able to go there as easily can still be touched by its healing effects through our art. Color mixing, techniques, paints, brushes, etc. – these are our tools, our vocabulary. Once we know the ‘words,’ we start to learn the language. When we know the language, we are able to express our creativity without a struggle, in our own unique style.”

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The painting Shirley MacLaine, at right, commissioned Debra Sievers to paint features a portrait of her and her three dogs in 2016. Debra said she had a lot of fun with it and called the portrait “Unleashed.”

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fter driving through the massive entrance gates at Grand Tra- Beverly McDougal co-founded Grand Tradition dition Estate & Gardens in Estate & Gardens with her husband Earl “Mac” Fallbrook, it is like being McDougal in the 1980s.

Diane A. Rhodes photos transported to a different place and time. Meticulously manicured lawns and foliage give way to an elegant mansion surrounded by lush gardens. The way things are planted provides seclusion and tropical paradises that can make one easily forget about the world beyond the trees and hedges. A heart-shaped pool at the center of the property is a reminder that the special event facility was designed to celebrate love.

“We are a family business dedicated to creating a unique and beautiful experience for our clients and their guests,” Don McDougal, president and CEO of Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens, said.

Grand Tradition got its start in 1982 when schoolteacher Beverly McDougal saw a need for an elegant location to host weddings, parties and special events in Fallbrook, where she has lived since 1960. While teaching home economics and vocational foods at Fallbrook High School, she often took her students to cater parties and thought it would be great to have a local facility that could host events in grand style.

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With her background in food preparation, party planning and catering, she turned it into the showplace she had envisioned. She said there have been many changes during the past 37 years.

“I was the one with big dreams,” she said. “In our travels, we were always looking for ways to improve our dream. We started with 15 acres and now have 30.”

Don McDougal said that although the original Victorian gardens were designed by his mother, the remaining gardens were a family project with his wife Pat and their sons Scott and Mark.

“The Arbor Terrace Gardens (with 5 acres of tropical landscape) were designed by Scott and opened in 2007, and the Compass

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by Mark and opened in 2012,” he said. “Scott now lives in Cedar Park, Texas, with his wife and daughter, and Mark is deceased.”

Don’s father Earl died in 2018, but Beverly McDougal, 93, recalled an event at Grand Tradition that brought him much joy.

The venue often hosted the Fallbrook Music Society’s “Concert on the Green,” and her husband was a barbershop quartet singer.

“Once, the guest group was the Lennon Sisters,” she said. “My husband delivered them to the bandstand and was called up onstage to sing with them; he never forgot the experience.”

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During a typical year, the facility is home to about 300 weddings.

At his parents’ request, Don McDougal left a job in the Midwest to return to Fallbrook in 1996 to serve as Grand Tradition’s general manager and was promoted to president and CEO in 2000. Beverly McDougal said having her family involved in the operation was always part of her dream.

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Kevin Haagenson, general manager of Grand Tradition Estates & Garden, is seen at the entrance to Arbor Terrace. The fountain top features a pineapple, the international symbol of hospitality.

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Lisa Vorenkamp, who is one of approximately 75 employees, started working at Grand Tradition two weeks after her 16th birthday and has been there almost 13 years. She started as a banquet server and worked her way to wedding coordinator.

“I love getting to know each couple and helping them bring their dream day to life; being part of the best day of their life is something that never gets old,” Vorenkamp said. “Our team is like a family, and it’s more than just a job. I look forward to coming to work and spending time with people that I have the pleasure of calling my work family.”

General manager Kevin Haagenson said it takes an exceptional team to keep Beverly McDougal’s vision shining bright, and he was confident the tradition of dedication and satisfaction would continue because of the way they all work together.

“We have two unique wedding venues on property to meet the needs of all our couples,” he said. “Our carefully choreographed crew is on headpiece radios throughout each ceremony to make sure everything comes off without a hitch. We are about to launch a livestreaming service with audio and high definition video so couples can send a link of their ceremony to family and friends so they can feel included.”

Haagenson, who is a Temecula resident, has worked at Grand Tradition for about five years and has been its general manager for about four years. He said working for the family owned and operated business has made him and other employees feel like part of the family.

Always cognizant of unexplained things that could arise, such as a sudden thunderstorm or an unseasonable heatwave, he said good communication was crucial as the team comes together to coordinate every detail. But nothing could have prepared them for the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has been disastrous to the company and staff,” Don McDougal said. “We did not cancel any events but have had to postpone over 350 weddings and receptions not to mention losses from other events and activities. Actual losses were in the millions and numerous staff had to be furloughed.”

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“Fortunately, with a great bank behind us, good financial reserves, credit lines, government PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) funding and low interest loans we have been able to keep afloat,” Don McDougal said. “Our sales team continued to book future events and once COVID-19 is behind us we should be able to begin the financial recovery process, but it will take years to recover.”

The facility’s website offered updated precautions and protocols regarding the pandemic to keep visitors and scheduled guests informed, and the team worked to cope with daily changes to the business. Don McDougal said it was stressful notifying

brides and grooms they would have to postpone their special day indefinitely.

“From a business sense, I truly cannot see any upside to the crisis and hope that we never see another pandemic in the future,” he said. “But if there is any silver lining, it is refreshing to see our team pull together during such a difficult time and keep a positive attitude regarding the future.”

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Elliott has been in the food industry for more than 25 years and has worked at Grand Tradition for about two years. Some of the most popular items that have become timeless classic “signature dishes” at the venue include chicken Wellington, duck quesadillas, herb-crusted prime rib and a spinach and berries salad. He said he has made many changes to the culinary program during his time there to keep up with trends and streamline operations, focusing on quality and guest satisfaction.

“As we all know, this past year has been challenging to say the least, but I am focused on preparing my team for a busy summer as we ramp up our operations,” Elliott said. “I enjoy the family atmosphere amongst the staff, coupled with the high level of professionalism. Every department works in unison toward the singular goal of making our clients’ special day perfect.”

While Grand Tradition makes for a beautiful wedding site, it also accommodates regulars who enjoy meeting friends for a meal with a view at The Veranda restaurant or to stroll through the gardens. Eighteen acres of public gardens are open to the public at a nominal charge. Cathy Perea of Temecula first visited the property in 2017, and now goes there about five times a year with friends or family, she said.

“It can be for a leisurely lunch or to celebrate a holiday or special occasion,” Perea said. “We enjoy taking guests to The Veranda for a one-of-a-kind dining experience. The food and service are beyond reproach and you are never rushed.”

Regular customers Peggy and Don Durling both grew up in Fallbrook and share a long history with the McDougal family.

“We went to school with Don and Pat and have remained dear friends,” Peggy Durling said. “We have been appreciating and enjoying Grand Tradition since its opening in 1984. It is the Jewel of Fallbrook.”

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including weddings, anniversary parties and celebrations of life. Their extended family enjoyed the Fourth of July celebrations and in 2007, 200 guests attended a surprise 60th birthday party at Beverly Mansion for Don Durling.

“We have wonderful memories of beautiful events for my daughter and I as part of the National Charity League, Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary, Bonsall Woman’s Club, Fashion Shows and the Fallbrook Land Conservancy,” Peggy Durling said.

“The GT is our ‘special’ spot for a breakfast or lunch date. We enjoy sharing it with special friends and out of town guests, and we always include a walk

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in the beautiful gardens. What makes it so grand is the fact that someone’s dream and creativity made available a stunning place for others’ dreams to come true.”

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“The friendships we have made and the memories we have helped form are wonderful,” she said. “We are still in touch with many of the couples that have married here and who bring their young families back to visit us.”

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A memorial Golden Medallion Tree was planted in the Compass Garden after Grand Tradition co-founder Earl “Mac” McDougal’s passing in 2018.

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Yes, butterflies are being threatened, and scientists have the proof, Holbrook said. The increased number of wildfires in the state, as well as pollution, is an issue. The state’s weather is also part of the problem. Butterflies love the weather, but so do people, who need homes and places to shop which leads to developers taking more land to build homes.

“We are trying to bring the butterflies back to our world by providing the host plants for their caterpillars,” Holbrook said.

Through Wings of Change, Holbrook works to educate people about the importance of growing native plants and showing them how they can be part of the solution.

The organization reintroduces non-invasive, native plant species to the local environment. These native plants improve butterfly and bee migration, increase pollinators and lower water usage, all the while making a beautiful environment for homes and town.

“We are a project dedicated to improving our environment,” Holbrook said. “Through our use of plants, we are improving landscapes and ecosystems to improve butterfly migration and make our earth a cleaner, greener place.”

Native species increase butterfly and moth habitats, pollinator migrations and non-invasive plant species that do not harm our environments, she said.

Holbrook is a regular at the farmers market on Main Street on Saturdays, sharing simple steps to impact the environment.

Planting yards or fields with native plants helps attract butterflies and moths, giving them the food and shelter necessary for continuing their life cycles.

Wings of Change has lots of scatter seeds available for sale at the farmers market, and online at www.wingsofchange.us. It’s a good time to plant sunflowers, California poppies, lupines, farewell to spring or its all-inclusive California native mix.

The county is home to 180 varieties of butterflies and moths, and they are attracted to different plants and trees.

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Wings of Change encourages residents to scatter native plant seeds such as poppies to support the butterfly population.

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Wings of Change was started in 2020 by Holbrook, who has experience working in nurseries.

Holbrook said she developed a love for flowers, birds and butterflies from her grandmother, who would take her to the flower markets at the shipyards. It led her to taking her first job working in a garden department, leading to a 20-year career in nursery retail.

As her family grew, Holbrook stepped away from her career in retail management and opened her local business, Go To Crew, to allow her the flexibility to be a home-school mother for 12 years.

Always wanting to give back to the community, Holbrook has served with in the local Boy Scout Troop, her church and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Holbrook created a butterfly garden at the local school which is where the idea for Wings of Change was born.

Wings of Change promotes backyard butterfly gardens, butterfly conservation education and even more community involvement.

Wings of Change is an ambassador for the local food pantry, a volunteer with the Fallbrook Land Conservancy, and a partner with Save Our Forest.

Holbrook said Wings of Change has tried to be inclusionary with local nurseries and the National FFA Organization chapter at Fallbrook High School to obtain a supply of native plants. She also started a greenhouse to grow many of the butterfly host plants.

In addition to California native butterflies, many others migrate, including the Mourning Cloak, which travels from Alaska to Venezuela. Other popular butterflies are the Painted Lady, Western Monarch, Cabbage White and Common Buckeye.

Some of the more common native plants are the milkweed, red willow, hackberry and lupines.

Holbrook conducts monthly workshops at the Fallbrook Community Garden to teach about all things butterflies. For more information go to www.wingsofchange.us.

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iving in a beautiful home overlooking 34 acres of Roseland Nursery, owner Lee Hulsey, 86, loves the panoramic expanse of plants and trees.

This location on Green Briar Drive handles only wholesale clients. There is also a 33-acre growing farm off Reche Road, and the retail site on 12 acres in Rainbow, across from Rainbow Oaks Restaurant.

Lee’s husband Joe K. Hulsey, passed on May 24 last year, shifting her from retirement to instead handling the business with the help of manager Michael Hulsey, their oldest son.

“I was 86, but I was strong,” she said in an early February interview, days after returning from a 5-day hospital visit with COVID-19.

“I’m recovering, but just beginning to walk because of vertigo,” Lee said. “COVID tried to kill me, but it’s God who has my number.”

She knows her years may be numbered, but Lee has many plans, from a fishing trip to writing more books. Lee has self-published three books in recent years and also wants to spend more time with her four sons, seven grandkids, and two “greats.”

Her sons, Michael, Tony, Joe Jr. and Kelly, grew up working hard in the nursery business in Las Vegas.

“I love family first, but my other loves are dancing, fishing, painting, writing, and trees and flowers,” Lee proclaimed.

“I also love Jesus,” she said later. “I work for Him every day.”

Born and raised in Louisiana, fishing is something she enjoyed doing with her siblings – four sisters and a brother – as well as later in life. Her father was an accomplished artist, and Lee has dabbled in painting – and talks about taking lessons. Dancing has always

been important.

She grew to love rock-n-roll when it was just starting in the 1950s. Her favorite artist was Jerry Lee Lewis. Dancing is also special for her because it’s how she met her husband.

“Joe played the drums in the Air Force Band and there was an officers’ dance in Shreveport in 1952. We met on the dance floor and it was something special we shared for so many years.”

Joe and Lee were married for 67 years. He died of bone cancer with his wife and family by his side. Lee provided hospice care for months before his passing, she said.

Prior to moving to Fallbrook, the family lived in Las Vegas for 40 years after leaving the Air Force. Joe worked in casino management before venturing into the nursery business.

When the Las Vegas Convention Center opened in 1970, Joe and Lee were the official florists and decorating contractors for 16 years. Their business, Sunset Gardens, grew to two sites before son Michael started Roseland Nursery in Fallbrook in 1984. Joe and Lee moved to Fallbrook in 2000.

“We love Las Vegas – we had a great home and a cabin cruiser on Lake Mead – but there’s nothing like the beauty of Fallbrook,” Lee said.

“I’m proud that my career has been a family business and we’ve been able to have so many good people work for us every day,” Lee said. “Our workers are loyal and trusted, and we’ve been able to reward them properly.”

She said Roseland Nursery grew from its honesty, integrity and truth.

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Roseland Nursery offers an arra of succulents and drought tolerant plants. They also sell palms, shade trees, roses and blooming shrubs wholesale to the public.

trees, king and queen palms, and roses. Lee said they have one of the largest oak tree farms on the West Coast.

“If we don’t have what you’re looking for, we’ll get it,” Lee likes to say.

“Nursery work isn’t easy,” she noted. “You work seven days a week, 365 days a year.”

Though COVID-19 slowed Lee’s activities for several weeks

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this year, the business has done well during the pandemic.

“It hasn’t had a negative impact,” Lee said. “In fact, it’s as busy as ever, and maybe even better.

“If everybody sticks together, we can change all of Fallbrook.

We just need to help one-another.”

“It’s a joy to live in Fallbrook,” she added, “Fallbrook really is paradise!”

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Writer shares wisdom, nuggets in books Lee Hulsey, owner of Roseland Nursery, has three self-published books currently available on Amazon.

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As a writer, Lee Hulsey, 86, has three self-published three books available on Amazon, three volumes of “Lee’s Corner. Lee-isms: Life’s Golden Nuggets.”

She also has an ad in Village News, “Lee’s Corner,” where she shares her nuggets about life.

“They come from God, usually in the middle of the night,” she shared.

“My Golden Nuggets as a thought process, is a relatively short narrative with a more or less complex idea, about human beings, their feelings, thoughts, actions, etc. It is the best and worst, happiest and saddest moments of one’s life to stop and think,” she explained.

During an interview for this story, she peppered it with some of the nuggets from her books, “Lee’s Corner” – and new ones.

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“Challenge what you’ve been taught because it may not be true.”

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“I drink a lot of water; it all has coffee in it.”

“Even some weeds are beautiful, and they make us beautiful.”

“Don’t say ‘I love you but…’ because it means you don’t.”

“If you don’t run your own life, someone else will.”

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“God will help you through all storms, but you have to row the boat.”

“Your biography is on your face.”

“Life is just a bowl of cherries, but you have to go out and pick them.”

The lady sure has some sound wisdom worth contemplating.

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oungren Construction, Inc. planted its roots firmly in Fallbrook nearly three decades ago, in 1992. The closeknit, family atmosphere permeating our Friendly Village, then and now, appealed to owner Scott Youngren and to his partner in business and life, Jennifer.

Since its inception, the company has grown tremendously, in terms of staff and projects. Yet Youngren Construction, by design, retains the “Fallbrook-friendly approach” that has led to its continued success, and most importantly, to the successful completion of hundreds of multifaceted projects resulting in hundreds of happy clients over the years.

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family, and feel blessed to help other families build their dreams.”

As a company passionate about providing exceptional, full-service residential and commercial design and construction services, and one devoted to community service, it is no surprise that much of Youngren Construction’s continuing business comes from past clientele. Or that clients enthusiastically praise the company and recommend it to friends, family and associates.

On the Move to Serve You Even Better In 2021, Youngren expanded operations, moving to a spacious new location at 220 Ohearn Road. “This expansion enables us to establish deeper roots in the community

we love, to increase staff, and to enhance our value to clients,” explains Scott. “Even amid challenging times, we have been able to retain and add to our employee team, and to contribute to the Fallbrook community and economy.”

Youngren tackles all types and sizes of projects: commercial build-outs and tenant improvements; custom new home construction; remodels, from bathroom and kitchen projects to major home renovations; garages and additions such as today’s hugely-popular ADU. An Energy Star Partner and BBB-accredited, the VA-certified company is particularly honored to work with national nonprofit Homes For Our Troops, building specially adapted homes for severely injured veterans.

Youngren helped us design the project and worked closely with us throughout the construction. He and his crew “Mr. were available via cell or email instantly and followed through on all questions or concerns. Ultimately the quality of his work is exceptional. He is honest and very willing to meet the needs of his clients. There were no hidden costs or surprises. I know this is a family business and has been in operation many years. His business thrives through – Sandra E. referrals and repeat customers. We wish we give more than five stars!

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Relying on Youngren Construction’s experienced, professional, team makes the process much more smooth and stress-free. And, quips Jennifer Youngren, “you’ll enjoy the added pleasure of getting to know each of our competent, friendly workers and tradesmen!”

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Vegetable Stand Grows Into a Success Story in Bonsall

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Laura and Adam Maciel of Maciel Family Farm in Bonsall have chosen to sell their produce from a stand in front of their farmhouse during the pandemic.

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dam and Laura Maciel have a new business plan for their Bonsall farm that they developed in response to the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their business. Instead of taking their produce to multiple farmers markets throughout Southern California, they’ve opened a vegetable stand in front of their farmhouse off Aqueduct Road.

Local families who enjoy fresh, locally grown, organic vegetables are finding it a welcome option.

“It’s really worked out well,” Laura Maciel said.

“I don’t see us going back to all the traveling, stall fees, time away from home and fuel costs. We are so thankful that people are willing to travel here to buy our produce.”

The stand is open three days a week – Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday – from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Most of their clients are local, but the Maciel Family Farm has developed a social media following from their work at farmers markets. People come from all corners of the county, as well as Temecula and further north, for their vegetables.

Adam Maciel’s family settled in Bonsall in 1970. He went through local schools, graduating from Fallbrook High School in 1986. He earned a degree from a

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mechanics school in Arizona but returned in 1988 after realizing no one was working the family farm.

Laura Maciel graduated from high school in Pasadena the same year as Adam Maciel. They’ve been married for nearly 27 years and have two daughters – Sara, 21, and Mary, 19. Sara Maciel helps with social media for the business, and the sisters both pitch in with picking and washing vegetables.

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From the beginning, Adam Maciel took his produce to farmers markets throughout Southern California. That travel stopped about a year ago when the markets closed because of the pandemic.

Their regular customers still wanted fresh produce, so initially the family prepared boxes with an assortment of seasonal items at a flat rate, leaving them by their front gate for pickup.

That plan evolved to an effective vegetable stand that adheres to social distance guidelines and face masks. There is no sampling or touching the vegetables, and the selected produce is bagged by Laura Maciel or another family member.

Yes, there are lines sometimes, but she said it’s very manageable.

“We’re not making more money, but we’re keeping more,” Laura Maciel said. “We’re surviving.”

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Farming is hard work with long, labor intensive hours, she said.

The family rotates crops on the 12 acres it controls.

“No work, no pay” is one of their slogans.

“We’re vulnerable. Small farms take the biggest hits. We can’t compete with the chain stores, but we are affordable when you consider the quality,” Laura Maciel said.

She pointed out that there is more waste with organic gardening.

They have to contend with birds, squirrels, gophers and disease, as well as weather and water issues.

Customers should also realize some of their vegetables are imperfect looking.

“They’re not substandard; they’re just not perfect,” she said.

“Our prices reflect a 25% loss with produce that doesn’t meet our standards. Any items they can’t sell is donated to www. producegood.org or the Oceanside Kitchen Collaborative.”

They have their own special quality control system too.

“We try all our produce, and our No. 1 factor is how it tastes. If it’s not just right, we won’t sell it,” she said.

That’s one of the reasons they’ve retained so many customers.

An example of something they’ve stopped selling – but may come back this summer – is corn. “The problem wasn’t taste. It was delicious, but that it would often have worms inside the husk.

Worms are easy to remove and aren’t harmful, but customers had trouble with it, so we stopped selling corn,” Laura Maciel said.

Their farm stand showcases seasonal vegetables and currently includes cauliflower, broccoli, six varieties of lettuce, cabbage, celery, kale, chard, collard greens, dandelion greens, spinach, arugula, garlic chives, carrots, beets, radish, dill and more.

“One cost factor to consider is how fresh and tasty things are,” Laura Maciel said. “Like with lettuce, you don’t need to supplement it with other flavors and fancy salad dressings. It tastes amazing by itself.”

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hat’s important in Roger Boddaert’s life? The Fallbrook arborist and landscape designer has a definite answer: “It’s all about caring for the earth,” he replied recently. He supports the worldwide “green movement” but most of his concentration is Fallbrook.

“This is a unique, special place,” he said.

“It’s like a cul-de-sac in life, a hill-n-dale with beautiful sunrises and sunsets.

“Once you come over the hills from Riverside County, it’s such a different world here.

“Fallbrook attracts very interesting people. I’ll ask many of my clients how they found us or what brought them. It’s usually the greenery, the trees,” Boddaert said.

Boddaert began his career working in the landscape nursery trade in Los Angeles. He also worked in the studio business part-time, on construction crews of movie

sets including “The Music Man,” “Hello Dolly,” “Cleopatra” and “PT-Boat 109.”

He also worked at creating many beautiful party events and gala floral shows while gaining momentum to open his own business.

Boddaert and wife Birgitta moved here 45 years ago from Santa Monica. A certified arborist, he is a landscape designer and ornamental horticulturist. His passion for the plant world has led him to specialized growing and some plant breeding that he uses in his specialty gardens.

He also lectures, writes, designs, grows and educates.

Fallbrook and its climates are extremely conductive for growing such a wide range of flora, he said.

Boddaert has also became an organizer and community activist – and very opinionated.

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“I’m a messenger and a storyteller,” he said. “There are so many stories about trees. Trees are like people. There are studies about this. They talk with each other through their root systems.”

Boddaert is determined to do his part in preserving the earth. His tree-planting efforts and environmental concerns for the good of the globe and its children are relentless with his energy. He has been involved with many plant societies and sits on many boards that tap into his wealth of knowledge and experience.

“I’m very concerned of what man has done to the planet and our stewardship of earth,” he said. “I hope to continue the movement of educating, protecting, preserving, pre-planning and planting for the future.”

“I remember what my father told me: ‘If there’s a will, Roggie, there’s a way.’”

ROGER BODDAERT’S COMMUNITY PROJECTS OVER THE YEARS: • Joined with others to start the Master Treescape Program in the early 1990s for downtown Fallbrook.

• Started with others in the 1990s the tree-planting and restoration at the Los Jilgueros Preserve. The Fallbrook Land Conservancy coordinated 750 volunteers to plant 435 trees on a Sunday morning.

• Developed a “Tree Action Kit for” Fallbrook, which has been distributed all over the U.S., receiving national and international awards.

• Helped save Live Oak Park from being closed/abandoned and sold to developers in the 1990s. Also saved old oak trees from being cut at the park.

• Assisted saving native trees with the Save Our Forest group.

• Designed a master botanical garden for the Grand Tradition.

• Planted thousands of trees on Fallbrook school grounds, freeways and preserves.

• Designed and planted over a hundred oak and sycamore trees on the Dinnwide

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• Involved in helping start the Fallbrook Community Gardens.

• Helped planting trees along the Pico Promenade in the 1990s.

• Started the Firescape Gardens at the Los Jilgueros Preserve.

• Gave dozens of educational workshops/seminars for the community on tree planting, xeriscaping/drought tolerant landscaping and irrigation, mulching, native plantings, tree care and many more • Wrote a column, “Roger’s Picks,” for the Village News for 20 years.

• Designed and implemented many native/permaculture/drought-tolerant custom gardens over Southern California.

• Volunteered for more than 40 years on many community projects.

• Sits on many boards and brings his vast experience to the organizations.

• He is San Diego advisor for the California Oak Foundation.

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From a lineage of some of the oldest of plants on earth dating back to a time before dinosaurs became fully evolved, proteas, with their prehistorically edgy and unconventional appearances, are flourishing in the cut flower industry today.

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Varieties of the popular Proteaceae family, however, are presently only best grown in a number of select places in the world, and the hill country around Fallbrook and Rainbow is one of those areas.

The right combination of Mediterranean climate conditions here: full sun, mild winters, good air circulation, and sandy, somewhat acidic, well-draining soil are all components which encourage proteas to produce their intriguing flowers.

According to Diana Roy, flower farmer, business manager and creative director of Resendiz Brothers Protea Growers, located in Rainbow, protea flowers are truly unique in the floral kingdom.

“I have been involved with the growing of Proteaceae plants for more than two decades, and I still love them. They are incomparable, and there are just so many amazing varieties that they are never boring,” Roy said.

“Proteas produce flowers and foliage which are each very different and have exotic shapes, and they are colorful—they come in rich jewel tones of nearly every color of the rainbow. Added to that, they can last for up to three weeks as cut flowers. That makes proteas great floral choices for almost every occasion,” she said.

The Proteaceae family of plants encompasses some 73 genera and more than 1,500 species including the more recognized genus King protea, protea aristata and protea compacta, all of which have enormous flower heads reminiscent of either crowns or artichokes and tall sturdy stems.

The flowers from these protea generally range in lipstick colors from deep crimson to fuchsia to hot pinks and have names like “Pink Ice,” “Pink Mink,” “Rose Mink” and “Blushing Bride” as well as white and cream species fancifully labeled as “White King” and “Sugarbush.”

Other popular members of Proteaceae grown this region are Leucospermum which are commonly called “Pincushions” because they resemble the pincushion tool used by a seamstress to hold sewing pins. The main colors of the spidery-blossomed Leucospermum are vibrant yellows, golds, oranges and reds and have names like “Tango” and “Scarlet Ribbon.”

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Leucospermum or ‘pincushions’ are harvested.

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“Right now, the pincushions are blooming on our property,” Stephanie Baxter said. She and her husband Dave Baxter own five acres in De Luz which are filled with proteas.

The couple is active in the local protea community and has hosted Resendiz workshops about germination, care and management needed for growing the plants.

“Leucospermum starts blooming in January, but by March and April the plants are full of flowers. Until the bloom time tapers off by the end of spring, every day looks like a field of mini-fireworks, all bursting in yellow, gold, and orange. The colors are absolutely out-of-this-world glorious,” Baxter said.

Not to be left out of the Proteaceae party in the hills are the Leucadendron species, sometimes referred to as conebush, which has colorful foliage and stems with large stamens that look like small pinecones. Although not as exuberant in color as other proteas, these sturdy-stemmed plants add drama as filler to floral arrangements.

Banksia is another exotic species of the protea family grown locally. It has spectacular cylindrically-shaped flower heads as well as leaves which have serrated edges, and each species looks very different from the other.

Resendiz Brothers Protea Growers, which began operating at its present location in 1999, is considered to be one of California’s largest suppliers of proteas, and ships more than 300 varieties of the proteas, pincushions, leucadendrons and banksia, in addition to filler flowers and wax flowers, throughout the United States and Canada. The business is located on approximately 200 steep hilly acres in Rainbow, and it additionally manages properties where proteas are grown in this area by independent owners.

The ancient Proteaceae clan, however, is not native to North County San Diego, let alone native to North America.

Scientists have traced the origins of Proteaceae back 300 million years to the time of the supercontinent Gondwanaland which was located in the Southern Hemisphere. The movement of the earth’s tectonic plates in the Early Jurassic Period 180 million years ago slowly and relentlessly began causing the breakup SOURCEBOOK 2021

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of Gondwanaland to form Africa, Madagascar, South America, Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, etc.

Throughout the eons of continental drift, dinosaur dynasties and meteor crashes, however, proteas survived. The vast majority of them naturally hybridized in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand where they are still found in the wild and on farms today.

The plants first attracted the attention of botanists visiting the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa during the 1700s, and many

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of the strangely dramatic species were introduced to Europe in the 18th century.

In 1735, Carl Linnaeus, the famous Swedish botanist is believed to have named the plants “Protea” after the Greek sea god Proteus, the son of Poseidon. As the legend goes: Proteus was a sea god who had the power to know all things past, present and future, but he was defiant, maybe rebellious, and preferred to nap on the island of Pharos rather than do prophecies. To deter those seeking his insights, he would change his shape at will.

Thus it was commonly accepted that the protea family was named after Proteus because its flowers and foliage came in an astounding variety of shapes, sizes, hues and textures.

The first known successful cultivation of proteas by humans happened in the late 1700s when the Englishman Joseph Knight tried to grow them under artificial conditions. He eventually succeeded, and the first species to be produced domestically was displayed at London’s Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew in 1774.

But the plants received little interest by the established flower trade industry during the next two centuries. It wasn’t until the 1960s that proteas were first introduced in California, and even then it took the King of Camellias to do it.

Acclaimed in the 1950s for his expertise in camellias, Howard Asper was responsible for the planting of camellias from Japan, Hong Kong and the islands of the Pacific in the famed Descanso Gardens and the Huntington Botanical Gardens. He also created several hybrids of camellias and became influential in trade associations for cut flowers.

Asper retired from the Huntington in 1962 to devote his time to growing more camellias, but he also became fascinated by the unusual-looking proteas and began experimenting for the first time with growing them at his Green Valley Ranch in Escondido.

As it happened, a camellia flower blight took place around that time, and during the interim Asper was forced to quit selling camellias as cut flowers. Protea cut flowers became his primary crop, and he became the first nurseryman in the U. S. to grow proteas commercially, all while remaining a horticultural ambassador for camellias.

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Serruria – this delightful genus of 44 species from South Africa’s Cape is a another popular member of the Protea family.

growing protea once more in 1978 at his Zorro Protea Farms just south of Rancho Santa Fe in North San Diego County.

For his work growing proteas and initiating the protea cut flower industry, Asper acquired the second of his botanical crowns and was dubbed the “Protea King.”

Just how proteas began to be grown in quantity in the greater Fallbrook region is largely due to local protea farmer Ismael “Mel” Resendiz, the founder and present-day owner of Resendiz Brothers Protea Growers.

At the age of 18, Resendiz found a job as a farmhand in 1978 working at Zorro Protea Farms,

then owned by Asper and Dr. Peter Sacks. It was Resendiz’s first introduction to the Proteaceae family. He had never seen such otherworldlylooking flowers before, but he too soon fell under their spell.

Along with his brothers, Resendiz worked at the Zorro farm for 20 years, acquiring more and more knowledge about the needs and optimal conditions to propagate, grow and harvest proteas. During that time, he purchased 10 acres in Rainbow because, as he said in a 2013 interview, “there is beautiful soil here, full of decomposed granite”, the right level of acidity levels, coastal breezes and steep hills with a 75% grade.

Protea Ceres – A queen size bloom or what we call a ‘Hybrid Queen.’ When fully open, this stunning protea is often 5 to 6 inches in diameter.

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A guest at Resendiz Brothers Protea Growers picks flowers for an arrangement.

[Background] A variety of protea species called Sugarbushes.

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In 1998, Zorro Protea Farms was closed and the land sold to make way for a golf course and housing developments. A year later, Resendiz decided, after persuading his brothers to join him, to continue with protea production at his Rainbow property.

He also reached out to Roy, a former hotel and convention event planner who had become passionate about proteas and planted them on her Temecula (De Luz) property, about joining forces with his new company. In December 2001, they shook hands and agreed—Resendiz would oversee the fields while Roy ran the office.

Resendiz began acquiring more property and planting the hillsides with proteas, pincushions, leucadendrons and other native Australian and South African Proteaceae species. It can take three to five years before a return on investment occurs and an abundance of flowers can be harvested for wholesale, according to Roy. In addition to acquiring new hybrids of proteas when available, Resendiz established a growing system in which he was able to harvest year-round by planting an array of species that bloom at different times of the year.

Then and now, Roy handles the business end, but she also continues to oversee a multifaceted promotional campaign including trade shows, leadership in horticultural and cut flower associations, and print and social media venues.

Resendiz Brothers Protea Growers’ pro-protea campaign when it started two decades ago was by many accounts the first of its kind, and was largely instrumental in pushing the formerly unknown plants in the national cut flower limelight.

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the North County region, Resendiz Brothers Protea Growers is a wholesaler, mostly concentrating on the sale and shipping of cut flower proteas and other filler foliage. The internationally recognized grower and other smaller-volume farms like Booth Farms Protea in Valley Center, however, do provide some opportunity for people who yearn to have a few irresistible exotic protea plants in their own yards.

At events like the annual Fallbrook Avocado Festival and the Del Mar Spring Garden Show, the growers’ protea plants in pots are available to the public as part of the California Protea Association’s education program.

“Proteas do well in pots. People just need to remember that sandy, well-draining soil is what the plants require—avoid using any fertilizers at all because they will kill the proteas,” Baxter said.

“And keep the plants in places where the sun can warm their roots which are near the top of the soil. The proteas will probably thrive then,” she said.

Indeed, the plants with prehistoric pizzazz are having their day in the sun now.

“It’s taken 20 years to educate the floral industry and the public about proteas,” Roy said, adding that the flowers are not only standouts in their own bouquets, but that proteas have gotten so popular now that it’s no longer unusual to see them mixed with roses, lilies, tulips and other more mainstay flowers.

“But we are so pleased to see these unusual and dramatic flowers and plants finally getting the attention and admiration they deserve.”

For more information: visit www.resendizbrothers.com or check out Diana Roy’s “Passion for Flowers” blog at www.apassionforflowers.blogspot.com.

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Fallbrook Garden Club – BRINGING BEAUTY TO THE COMMUNITY FOR

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lowers generate joy! There are many residents of Fallbrook who take time to cultivate their gardens to such an extent that they bring joy to anyone who views them. Some of those people belong to the Fallbrook Garden Club. The club was established in 1931 and has been bringing joy to members and the community for 90 years.

Succulent pumpkins are created during and Cacti and Succulent Workshop The objective of the club is to “create and promote with the Fallbrook Garden Club.

Courtesy photos interest in horticulture, floral and landscape design, plant and bird life and encourage civic and environmental Members who are experts in herbs, roses, or native plants, responsibility.” share their knowledge and expertise through workshops.

“Membership is open to anyone who is interested in The Rose Study Group is dedicated to studying the rose gardening,” Sandi LeMasters, who is co-president with with talks, classes and hands-on workshops.

Judy Loser, said. “We have men and women of all ages The Cacti and Succulent Group conducts workshops in the group. I am quite sure, based on the diversity of where members are taught how to use the plants for home interests that we have within the garden club, that anyone and garden décor. They also address using succulents as would be able to find someone who shares their interests, fire breaks. or to find a workshop that helps them understand more A fun project that also benefits the community is the about those areas of interest.” group’s annual pumpkin decorating workshop. In October, The club turned to Zoom meetings during the pandemic each member decorates two pumpkins with succulents – but before then, meetings were held in the Fallbrook one to give away and one to keep for themselves. Because Community Center. Even when meeting online, however, pumpkins do not last long after they are cut and cleaned, their efforts to maintain programs of interest have been they are left intact. Hot glue is used to affix dry moss to the successful. The leadership team found speakers who were top, then the pumpkin is crowned with succulents, which comfortable with the Zoom format and can be removed and planted later. were able to share presentation slides The pumpkin decorators work in with the group. cooperation with the San Diego Sheriff’s The club hosts tours for members Department’s Senior Volunteer Patrol about four times a year. These trips who distribute the decorated pumpkins are planned visits to parks, botanical to house-bound senior citizens. In 2020, gardens or grower’s sites. due to restrictions, the volunteer patrol “We have a number of members was unable to distribute the pumpkins, who are experts in different areas of so another avenue of distribution was gardening,” LeMasters said. “It just Sign at the Fallbrook Senior Center – one of the found at Grangetto’s Farm and Garden FGC’s ongoing community projects. depends on who is available to share Supply. their knowledge in a workshop. We have a really amazing “Grangetto’s was kind enough to give us space in their group of women and men who commit a lot of time and store to sell the pumpkins, and they didn’t keep any energy to the group,” LeMasters said. proceeds for themselves,” LeMasters said.

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In the Herb Study Group, members learn about the origins and benefits of herbs, as well as how to grow herbs, and then use them in cooking or decorating.

Occasionally, the group hosts classes where the members cook with herbs and share herb recipes.

The Garden Art Workshop allows members to be creative with various plants and flowers. Two examples include the creation of mosaic stepping stones and holiday wreaths.

The Fallbrook Garden Club hosts a biennial fundraiser. The funds raised are directed toward community projects, as well as to scholarships for local area students pursuing degrees in horticultural or agricultural fields of study.

The club rotates between hosting a garden tour showcasing five or so local private gardens, and a flower show that is open to the public. In each instance, there is a large plant sale with many of the plants having been propagated by members.

Because the club was unable to hold a large event in 2020, many of the plants grown were donated to the Fallbrook Food Pantry, where they were planted along their driveway. “It was a fun project and they were very appreciative,” LeMasters said.

A current project is reworking a portion of the sculpture garden at the Palomares House and Park. This work is being done in conjunction with the Fallbrook Land Conservancy. Other ongoing community projects include care and maintenance of potted plants at the Fallbrook Public Library, as well as at the Fallbrook Senior Center. The club also maintains several garden areas at Live Oak Park.

“The garden club is as much as you want it to be, based on how much time you want to invest in what we are doing,” LeMasters said.

Fallbrook Garden Club’s scarecrow is an award-winning entry and a tribute to Mabel, the first club president in 1931.

More information on the Fallbrook Garden Club can be found at: www.fallbrookgardenclub.org.

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The Journey of Thomas to be Filmed in Sri Lanka

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n India, murmured prayers of devout Christians conjure up visions of ancient times. Several million Saint Thomas Christians live in India, mostly in the Kerala area. Many of these followers identify with St. Thomas because they hold the belief that their ancestors were directly converted to Christianity by the Apostle Thomas after he came by sea to Kerala. The faith of these believers is still relevant, still vital.

Thomas the Apostle was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. He is known as “Doubting Thomas,” because he did not believe the

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other disciples when they told him that they had seen the risen Christ. Thomas needed to see the nail scars in Christ’s hands, and the scar on his side, before he believed that Jesus had actually risen from the dead.

Even though there is no biblical account of the Apostle Thomas traveling to India, there are traditional and historical testimonials.

Traditionally, it is believed that St. Thomas came by sea to the Kerala coast in AD 52. Several early Roman writings also highlight St.Thomas’ travels in India. A Syrian calendar reads that on July 3, St. Thomas was pierced with a lance in India, with a traditional belief that it occurred in AD 72. A tomb in the Chennai region is known as the tomb of St. Thomas.

Linda and Dharan Mandrayar of Bonsall, through their production company, Dharlin Entertainment, will expound on traditions and historical writings regarding St. Thomas’ travels in India in their feature film project – “Faith Beyond Doubt – The Journey Of Thomas.” Set in AD 52, the film will highlight the struggles and triumphs of the Apostle Thomas as he spreads the message of Christianity.

“Writing about Thomas is hard because you have to be true to history,” said Dharan, who wrote the film’s script. “Doubting Thomas might be the perfect apostle as he represents all of us, who in our human nature want proof. Thomas was able to overcome his doubts. His was a faith beyond doubt.”

Linda added, “We select our topics carefully because it is a lot of work to make an independent film, but we feel that this story is one to be told.”

Dharan is the creative genius behind the film and is able to tell the story with depth because he was raised in India. Filmmaking courses through his blood, as there are filmmakers in his family. His late uncle Sivaji Ganesan was one of India’s leading actors. Shan, Dharan’s father, was a leading producer. When Dharan came to the United States to pursue an MBA degree at Pepperdine University in Malibu, he met Linda, who was also a Pepperdine student.

Linda is the producer and will work with the film crews.

Fundraising for the project is also her field of expertise. They are in the process of raising funds electronically, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and are approximately one-third of the way to their goal.

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films, “Ele, My Friend” and “White Rainbow.” Both were filmed in India. The Thomas movie, however, will be filmed in Sri Lanka, an island off the coast of India, since it will more closely resemble India of the first century. Sri Lanka is more pristine and less crowded than India, with stunning beaches, majestic mountains and lush jungles.

The Mandrayars have taken three location scouting trips to Sri Lanka. On the third trip, they departed on March 5, 2020, but were only able to stay two weeks due to the Covid shutdown. If they had waited even two more days, they would have had to stay in Sri Lanka for at least five months.

While traveling in Sri Lanka, they discovered an elephant sanctuary – the Millennium Elephant Foundation. The Mandrayars are grateful that the foundation gave Dharlin Entertainment permission to film scenes with the elephants that

“Ele, My Friend” and “White Rainbow” were also produced by Courtesy photo Dharlin Enertainment.

roam the sanctuary.

“We have selected the locations and will be filming on the coast, in the sanctuary, and on a sound stage for the interiors,” Linda explained. “We hope to start shooting in January of 2022.”

The film crew and cast are being chosen from India, Sri Lanka and also the United States. Both the director of photography and the music producer have an impressive list of Hollywood credits.

The director of photography, Mark Weingartner, has worked in visual effects and/or as director of photography on several highly successful feature films, including “Inception,” “Hunger Games” and “The Passion of Christ.”

Michael Mason, the music producer, is

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[Left page] Movie poster for Faith Beyond Doubt – The Journey of Thomas.

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“The Fugitive.”

“We are fortunate to have onboard these two capable and successful Hollywood men who believe in the film,” Linda said.

The vision of the film has been churning in Linda and Dharan’s minds for 34 years. In January 1987, not long after they were married, Dharan took Linda to Chennai, India, to meet his family.

On the drive from the airport to the family’s home, Dharan pointed out the place where, according to tradition, St. Thomas was martyred.

Linda was inspired that day. “From that moment on, I felt a strong conviction that this story needed to be told.”

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It took many years for the couple to get to the place where they felt they were ready to tell the story. Linda and Dharan were in their twenties in 1987, but now, as older adults, they feel that they are at a place where they can tell the story properly.

A Bible study series, based on the film, is being developed. The course will explore topics brought to light by the movie. Doubt, faith, and equality are just a sampling of the subjects that will be studied.

“Equality is a major theme in the film,” Linda explained. “When Thomas traveled in India he spread the word that we are all equal in God’s eyes. In India they have the caste system.”

“This inspirational story is called a ‘faith affirming’ film,” Linda noted. “There is a lot going on in the world now and faith is going to carry us through – that faith beyond doubt.”

For further information, please access the website www.faithbeyonddoubt.com.

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Courtesy photo not to mention the communities of Fallbrook, Bonsall and Rainbow. Before 1990, we had no paramedic program; we had two full-time employees per station, operated our own dispatch system using old technology, operated with antiquated equipment and facilities and had a limited automatic aid system. We relied heavily upon our reserve and volunteer firefighters to supplant full-time forces, as well as “call back” of off-duty personnel to staff our stations.

Transporting patients across the county line was taboo, and each fire department seemed to have their own way of doing things.

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All of these supporting entities are mentioned not only to offer recognition for their substantial support but also to illustrate that it takes a partnership to make this community what it is. And each of these entities requires ordinary citizens to step up and lead, to give of their time, talents and expertise. It is my sincere hope and prayer that moving forward we continue to enjoy the fruits of the labors of the many men and women that dedicate so much of their time to this community, and that each of you may support them in their efforts.

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A FITTING TRIBUTE TO

CHARLES E. SWISHER – A Seaman Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice

Charles E. Swisher Oct. 23, 1922 – Dec. 7, 1941 Courtesy photo

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o honor a young Fallbrook man who gave his life for his country, the Veterans of Foreign Wars named a post after him – Charles E. Swisher VFW Post 1924. He lost his life in 1941 while aboard the USS Arizona during the Pearl Harbor attack. At 19 years of age, he was one of the many who died during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941.

Swisher’s name, along with names of others who perished, is engraved on a plaque at the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor.

Swisher was born Oct. 23, 1922. The family was well-known in Fallbrook. Swisher’s parents, Leon and Mary, were involved in several civic groups. His sister, Mildred, was younger. The family lived on three acres, with two of the acres dedicated to a lemon grove.

The family’s houses, orchard and corral were located on the third acre.

He attended West Fallbrook Union Elementary School, and Fallbrook Union High School. Swisher played footfall for FUHS in 1939 and was also a member of the school’s National FFA organization.

The young man enlisted in the U.S. Navy Nov. 7, 1940, and was stationed on the USS Arizona. His rank at the time of death was seaman first class.

Swisher’s last night – Dec. 6, 1941 – was spent attending the “Challenge of the Bands” with friends. After the concert, he stood watch on the USS Arizona until 4 a.m., when he headed to his bunk for a few hours of sleep.

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by Nathalie Taylor The attack on Pearl Harbor began approximately four hours after his watch was over. At the time of the attack, Swisher was asleep in the bow area of the ship. At 8:06 a.m., the ship was hit by a bomb dropped from a Japanese plane. The impact set off an explosion and the ship sank nine minutes later. Swisher was among the 1,177 crew aboard the Arizona who perished. Ship remnants still lie at the bottom of the harbor.

On Dec. 21, 1941, Swisher’s family was told that he was missing; however, his body was not returned home until 1947. Swisher is buried with his grandparents at the Brea Cemetery in Orange County.

The Charles E. Swisher VFW Post 1924 in Fallbrook was named after this young seaman a little over a year after it was founded. The post was established by World War I veterans on Feb. 2, 1941. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, patriotism was high, and on June 12, 1942, members voted to change the name of the post to honor Swisher.

When someone gives their life for their country, there is never enough that can be said or done to honor that person. However, the addition of Charles E. Swisher’s name to VFW Post 1924 is a fitting tribute to this seaman who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The author is grateful for information provided by the Charles E. Swisher VFW Post 1924, Fallbrook in Review, and the Fallbrook Historical Society.

Fallbrook VFW Post 1924 Post Commander USMC Chris Ingraham shows the Fallbrook VFW flag displaying Charles E. Swisher’s name.

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Charles Swisher and his sister Mildred about 1940.

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. Dixon Fish knows it takes a little luck to make a favorable first impression.

Yet, as the master printmaker and Fallbrook School of the Arts instructor, 79, teaches about creating monotype prints, printmaking is a fairly straight-forward process from start to finish; beginning with the creation and inking of a flat plate and ending with “pulling the print” after the print machine’s rollers have done their work.

But there are no guarantees that a print will turn out just as expected. And that, Fish said, is the mysteriously exciting part of printmaking, an art form upon which he has largely focused since 2001.

“There are ‘risks’ or variables in each stage of the process, whether or not one is using plates that are engraved or etched, woodblock or linocut, or solarplates which I like to use at present,” the printmaker said, adding that the majority of his prints are monotype.

“The amount of ink on the plate, how that ink is manipulated or removed from the plate, the kind of ink that is used, the type of paper, how damp should the paper be—all those factors can influence the print image,” he explained.

“And more often than not, the end result will convey a different impression, maybe one that turns out to be more meaningful than what was intended.”

Born near the base of California’s Eastern Sierra range followed by a childhood spent at desert cattle ranches in Arizona, Fish is naturally inspired by mountain majesty, wide open spaces of sky and land, and the splendid natural world apart from that of human busyness. www.my-sourcebook.com

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Monotype printmaker artist Dixon Fish inside his Fallbrook home studio.

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He earned a Master of Fine Arts at Arizona State University in 1967, before teaching studio art, art history and photography for more than 30 years at the high school and college levels in San Diego and Arizona.

And if that wasn’t enough creative fun, Fish took up theater set design and painting for professional regional theaters in San Diego and North County San Diego, including nearby Vista’s Moonlight Amphitheater and Avo Theater.

It was printmaking, however, which became his longest and strongest passion, and in 1968 he began winning the first of numerous awards, nationally and regionally.

Flowing around and through Fish’s pleasure in the “wait-andsee” process of printmaking are the memories of the landscapes of his childhood along with his own quietly contemplative meditations about life and death, about trees and nature, about his father and mother and even about his own heart.

His prints additionally reflect another influence, he said: one which stems from an art movement which began in the Netherlands in the 16th and 17th centuries. Known as “Vanitas” art, the inclusion of objects as symbols in still life paintings were used to show the transient and ephemeral nature of life. Today Vanitas art is not as book-and-skull somber as it was, and the mood has lightened with objects, again as symbols, often tumbled together.

This practice resonates deeply with Fish, as shown in particular with his current series of prints, because of the condition of his own heart.

“The newest series of my work is being created in reaction to a diagnosis that I have a genetically deformed heart,” said the printmaker, whose recent print series include the faint images of his mother and of his father, his grandfather’s tombstone, an MRI of Fish’s chest, keys, feathers, and strawberries which symbolize hearts.

“Therefore, my family history is reflected in some of my art,” Fish continued in his artist’s statement.

“I have to question how many generations of ‘bad’ hearts there have been. And I am also exploring the relationship of ‘good’ hearts and ‘bad’ hearts. I am astounded by the number of ideas SOURCEBOOK 2021

that this series has generated—there’s much more to do.”

Fish’s prints are generally created as mixed media, meaning that after the print is made, other elements via acrylic paint, relief stamps and colored pencils are added. He also uses a process called “Chine-collé” in which thin paper such as rice paper or origami paper is pasted or glued to the print for more visual interest, and then run through the printing press.

The process of creating each of his visually dreamlike mixed media prints is a very personal undertaking for Fish, one that can

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Printmaker Dixon Fish uses only soy and water based inks for his prints rather than oil based inks which contain harmful chemicals.

Printmaker Dixon Fish reveals a finished print from the press.

Dixon Fish holds a clear sheet with ink that will be fed through the press and applied to absorbent paper.

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“A Lifetime Ago” by Dixon Fish.

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take days to formulate, he said.

But Fish is no recluse who just spends solitary days at the

etching printer in his home studio.

The printmaker is very much part of the art communities in Fallbrook and in San Diego and North San Diego counties. He is also a juried member of the Los Angeles Society of Printmakers.

Fish’s wife Connie, whom he called his “organized other half,” is involved with the Fallbrook Arts Inc.’s board of directors, and Fish has volunteered for several years to create window displays for the Fallbrook Art Center’s shows and exhibits.

As the longtime director of printmaking at the Fallbrook School of the Arts, Fish teaches beginning and intermediate learners how to create monotypes which are fast and easy to do.

Monototypes, the process of which is said to have been first invented in the mid-1640s, are usually created today by applying printing ink – Fish only uses soy or water-based inks – to a nonporous surface like Plexiglass. The ink is removed from the surface with a rag, Q-tips or brushes to make an image or design.

The plate is then run through a press with paper on top of it to create a print.

If enough ink is left on the plate, the process is repeated, but will likely end up with a “ghostly” effect which is often a desired result too.

“As I tell the students, no two monotypes will ever be alike,” Fish said. ”They are unique, can be fast and fun to do, and photos, sketches and thin papers can be added to a them. You never know how the print is going to turn out until it is pulled off of the press.”

And that mystery is still what keeps Fish pressing forward with his passion for printmaking.

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To watch the printmaker demonstrate how to create a monotype, visit www.youtube. com/watch?v=l1gi9Xa-7ns.

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Post from the Past

The world’s smallest post office once stood tall in nearby Moosa Canyon

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n the 1890s the Moosa Canyon locals called their post office “the two-by-four.”

The nickname wasn’t that far off. The object of both their affection and gentle ridicule was a rustic wooden structure measuring a mere 32 inches by 43 inches in dimension and 7 feet in height.

Their little Moosa Post Office, however, also had a much greater claim to celebrity and fame. It was, through an official designation by the United States Postal Service, the “Smallest Post Office in the World.”

And that’s a record that stands today, at least in this country, even though the building itself was destroyed in a flood in 1916.

The diminutive structure, which a 1908 Harper’s Weekly

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magazine article likened to a moveable and oversized dog kennel, was scarcely large enough for both the postmaster and a full bag of delivered mail to fit inside it at the same time, let alone sorting the mail as well. And that was not counting the lizards and an occasional rattlesnake which dwelled there too.

The world outside Moosa Canyon, located in Bonsall and Valley Center, was intrigued. Stories about “The Smallest Post Office in the World”—which operated from 1881-1912—were featured in popular publications including London Tidbits, Collier’s Weekly, Harper’s Weekly, Camera Craft, San Francisco Chronicle, San Diego Union and many other magazines and papers.

The Moosa population, consisting of perhaps 20 families then, took the outside interest about their little post office in stride and apparently didn’t see the need for larger quarters.

In a letter to the Times-Advocate in Escondido in 1954, Elsie Kinkead Crooks, who was born in Moosa in 1888 after her father William Kinkead homesteaded there in the 1870s, wrote about her memories of the post office.

“Yes, the post office was supposed to be the smallest in the USA, but who was proud of it?” she said, remembering the community’s no-nonsense attitude about their famous landmark.

“Well, nobody except the man who built it, and he wouldn’t have built it any larger if he could have,” she said.

The Moosa post office – and canyon and creek – got its unusual name when the U.S. Postal Department required that “Moosa” be used instead of the name “Pamoosa”—a Native American word for “long beard” attributed to the 60-foot waterfall in the canyon—by which the region had been known in the 1860s.

“Pamoosa” would be confused with “Pomona”, ruled the federal postal agency, referring to the burgeoning townsite and future citrus growing region in Los Angeles County. Thus the new post office in northern San Diego County was assigned as the Moosa Post Office when it began operating in 1881.

But even before the U.S. Postal Service had formally OK’d the establishment of the new post office, mail had been getting to the region since the 1870s.

The first postmaster in the Pamoosa Valley was Washington E. Irving, the nephew and namesake of renowned American author Washington Irving who wrote “Rip Van Winkle” and “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”

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The final destination of “The Smallest Post Office in the World” was on the 160-acre property of Isaac Jenkinson Frazee, an artist, writer and dramatist who moved with his family to Moosa Canyon in 1890.

“After the Johnson, Wright, Norton and Wolfe ranches were sold, the Moosa post office was moved in the mid-1890s to Frazee’s land so he became postmaster,” Mrs. Kinkead Crooks said. “He was the only one who had time to sit and wait for the mail carrier who drove to Moosa from Escondido three times a week.”

Fortunately Frazee, an enterprising individual of the arts who built a replica of an old Scottish castle on his Moosa property and who later became known as the “Dean of the Laguna Artists,” did not have to rely postmaster compensation.

Beginning in 1881, the annual compensation for postmaster duties was $.62, but 10 years later the amount had been increased to $83.60. However, in 1893, which is roughly the year that Frazee became postmaster, a national economic depression was the likely cause which forced the annual compensation to be reduced to $45.54.

From the years of 1894 to 1909, the postmaster compensation for the Moosa post office rose and fell, eventually ending up at $61.

The mail was either delivered by horseback or upon occasion by stage as the Escondido Times reported Sept. 21, 1906, in its community coverage of Moosa: “Mail Carrier Blethen has found it necessary the last two trips to bring over his large stage, which adds to our burg an important look.”

Crime at the little post office didn’t pay much either.

“The Moosa post office was used mostly for the distribution of mail and the postmaster didn’t handle much money,” Mrs. Kindead Crooks said. “But I remember that it was robbed once of about $2.”

In 1912, the little post office was closed when a rural delivery route was started through the area it served. However, for the next few years it continued to draw tourists and local Fallbrook visitors who liked to pose next to the tiny building.

The end of the Moosa post office building came in February, 1916 when a rain-swollen Moosa Creek destroyed it.

“All Moosaites will regret to learn that Moosa’s famous little post office, smallest in the world, size 33x42 inches, is no more, having been carried away by the flood,” reported the Weekly Times-Advocate in Escondido Feb. 11, 1916, including a flowery eulogy.

“Uncle Sam in a parsimonious spirit discontinued this little office and left his smallest postal baby to perish by the roadside.

Consequently it was only its coffin that drifted off in the tide.” www.my-sourcebook.com

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This club offers the newcomers a positive environment to gain knowledge and make connections in their new town so they can become more comfortable with the area. The Fallbrook Newcomers Club offers a variety of activities and events to members, including dances, game nights, wine and dine events, gardening, camping trips and much more.

Club president Sausan Fahmy joined in May 2019, and in June 2020, she was asked to serve as club president.

“I am very sociable, but I moved to San Diego County without any local friends,” Fahmy said. “I joined this club so I could make new friends and meet people. I love this club; it has been so important for me to be able to make connections from FNC.” Fallbrook Newcomers Club allows people to connect, share resources and become a part of the community. Another member who has greatly benefited from her time in Fallbrook Newcomers Club is Mindy Conner, the membership director who joined the club in February 2019.

“This club offered me an instant sense of belonging,” Conner said. “From the moment I walked into my first meeting, I was invited to events and activities and I made connections. Everyone is warm and welcoming.”

Fallbrook Newcomers Club also works closely with the Fallbrook Encore Club, the club that members participate in after being with the club for five years. Once Fallbrook Newcomers Club members graduate, they become a part of the Fallbrook Encore Club to continue making connections. Together, the two clubs host events and work to create a kind and accepting environment for new residents. The connections made at these clubs can become lifelong friendships.

“We can pick up the phone, connect with new people, share recipes,” Conner said. “Especially during the stress of COVID-19, it’s been very helpful to have this tight-knit group.”

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The number of members changes every year as members graduate and move on to the Encore Club, but this year, there are 52 members participating in the club. All residents who have moved to the area in the past three years are welcome; men, women and couples are all encouraged to join.

New residents are allowed to come to meetings as guests before joining the club to meet the current members and get a feel for the club. Then, if they decide the club is a good fit, they can become active members.

“This club is an opportunity to be a part of something bigger,” Fahmy said. “The Fallbrook Newcomers Club is a game changer when moving to this area, the club offers a sense of belonging many people have never had before. We want more people to have this experience, we all learn from each other, share experiences and support one another.”

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hile she’s known as the “Steward of Pico Promenade,” Jean Dooley serves Fallbrook in many other ways as well. She is actively involved and serves as president of the Angel Society for the past two years, director with the Save Our Forest Program, board member and volunteer with the Fallbrook Food Pantry and chair of the trustees at Fallbrook United Methodist Church.

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“I believe it’s the right thing to do,” the retired teacher said.

“And there’s no better way to know your community.”

When she retired from the Fallbrook Union School District in 2000, she said she had something new in her life, time.

“Teaching was all-encompassing and other than the students and family, I didn’t have time for much more,” she said. “The reason I volunteer is that I love Fallbrook, and this way I get to know as many people as possible.

“It makes me happy and keeps me healthy too,” she said.

Dooley, 80, has been volunteering for the past 20 years.

Her honorary title as “Steward of Pico Promenade” isn’t a glamorous position, she said. It means picking up trash once a week at the downtown Fallbrook park. In two decades she has seldom missed a week.

“I like the outdoors and picking up trash,” she said. “I love to look back at the four blocks. It looks just so clean and pretty. It’s enjoyable or I wouldn’t be doing it.”

Dooley said the “trash work” started when she was on a walk and thought, “That’s something I could do.”

The “job” has continued once a week, usually on a Monday or Tuesday with her husband Jim accompanying her. She gathers trash, and he empties the five trash cans. They often return Fridays to service the two trash cans that need a second emptying.

Pico Promenade Park is a four-block area just east of the Fallbrook Library. Jean Dooley lobbied for the trash cans and signage and also helped coordinate planting trees along the Promenade through Save Our Forest, selecting California native trees.

Jim Dooley helped install the irrigation system for the park, and the couple solicited additional volunteers to pick up trash.

Jean Dooley said the Save Our Forest organization has morphed to become the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance, dedicated to keeping Fallbrook litter-free. The community is divided into 20 districts or zones, with volunteers keeping track of how many 5-gallon buckets of trash they collect. The program is coordinated

by Martha Donovan.

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sprout at the Fallbrook Community Garden. The next year, the live plants are placed in the ground at local parks by the same students, now in fifth grade. Dooley said it shows the importance of community service, water conservation and native plants.

The COVID-19 pandemic interfered with the program in 2020, but Dooley said the plan is to start again in November 2021.

Dooley joined the Angel Society in 2003, completing her second year as president in June 2020. The organization was started in Fallbrook in 1978 and raises money for philanthropy. There are 36 directors in the AnJean Dooley, accompanied by husband Jim, has picked up trash along the Pico Promenade weekly for gel Society, and memberShane Gibson photos the past twenty years. ship dues are $20 a year.

The society runs a thrift store with clothing and household wares and has raised $4 million for community grants since 1978.

Nonprofits apply for awards with the most common award a $500 gift/scholarship for local sports, STEAM activities, PTAs, etc.

Dooley also serves on the board at the Fallbrook Food Pantry, where the focus is the working poor. The ministry recently bought a building at 140 N. Brandon St. in Fallbrook. It’s twice as large as the previously rented building and has room for a warehouse, offices and board room. Dooley said she would like to see the organization’s Learning Center reopen, where cooking and nutritional classes can be given in Spanish and English.

Her most recent job with the food pantry was interviewing clients, but she also worked on a plan to recognize volunteers and donors.

“There’s a lot to be done,” Dooley said.

With so many activities, some of them physical in nature, she said her volunteer work is challenging.

“I can keep up now, but nothing new, please,” she said. “Well, probably nothing new. I really can’t say for sure.”

In addition to the other community activities, she hosted foreign exchange students in her home for 12 years and was elected to the county’s Fallbrook Planning Group for two terms, covering eight years.

Dooley’s teaching career began in Bonita with the Sweetwater High School District. When the couple moved to Fallbrook in 1977, she focused on bilingual students in grade schools – Maie Ellis Elementary and La Paloma elementary schools.

Dooley said she encourages others to get involved in volunteering, knowing they’re going to meet some of the nicest people in the world.

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Jerri Patchett

Volunteering Provides a Sense of Purpose Jerri Patchett, escorted by her husband, Frank, serves as Grand Marshal of the Fallbrook Christmas Parade, Dec. 3, 2011. Frank Patchett died in 2015.

Tom Stinson, representative of Assemblymember Marie Waldron, left, and Chamber past president Jon Frandell, right, present Jerri Patchett, with the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce’s Lifetime Achievement Award at its annual luncheon and awards event May 1, 2015.

Don McDougal, Grand Tradition CEO, left, and Jerri Patchett, Fallbrook Beautification Alliance president, stand with a check from the Grand Tradition to the alliance representing a $20,000 donation from the proceeds of the 2015 Fourth of July celebration.

Jerri Patchett, left, and her stepdaughter, Ann Patchett, both strong supporters of libraries, team up to collect pledges from the audience to go toward new furniture for the reading patios at Fallbrook Library during the 2017 Community Read event.

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by Lucette Moramarco

allbrook is full of volunteers who devote their time to community service by participating in the many nonprofit organizations in town. One resident who has dedicated years of her time and talents is Jerri Patchett.

Patchett moved to Fallbrook in 2000, along with her husband and mother. The construction of their house wasn’t finished yet, so their belongings were shipped back to Los Angeles and she was without her computer for a time.

She went to the local library, wanting to use a computer there, but found seven people already waiting in line for the computers.

“I felt bad; a lot of us don’t have computers. I knew I was going to work with whoever I needed to get a new library,” she said.

Being new to the community, she also went to the library to find friends.

“One reason we moved here was for open space and to have a garden,” she said.

So, she joined the Fallbrook Garden Club. Her favorite part of gardening is having plants that support nature, like birds and bees and other pollinators. She also likes to grow food, so she has a vegetable garden too.

Besides getting involved with the garden club and the Friends of the Fallbrook Library, she was asked to join the board of the Fallbrook Village Association in 2005. In 2010, when the arts were separated from parks and redevelopment under the FVA, Fallbrook Arts Inc. was formed and Patchett became its first president.

She also served as chair of the Library Building Task Force as part of a “great team effort,” she said, which included architect Ron Miller, and oversaw the building of Fallbrook’s current library.

Patchett said she has always been interested in the arts.

“I wanted to be an architect, not an artist, and appreciate design,” she said.

She studied landscape and interior design at University of California Los Angeles.

“Art is an important part of everyone’s life, or it should be. As a child, my parents took us to museums, so I was exposed to art and had the opportunity to be around art,” Patchett explained, adding that she always entered art competitions and dabbled in acting and dance. She enjoys all

forms of art, ballet and theater.

She grew up in the San Gabriel Valley where her parents had built a house on a big property which was the only house on the street. They were avid gardeners, she said. They also had books but not a lot of them, so they used the local library which she loved.

When she was 12 years old, she joined an organization of young women which would go to an orphanage to read to the children.

“It was a pivotal point in my life; I was never happier than when I was there. Volunteering gives people a sense of purpose and brings joy,” Patchett said.

Volunteering became the most important thing in her life, and since then she has made friends and learned new things through volunteering.

Patchett is the current president of the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance as well as its co-founder, along with Don McDougal in 2004. She is also past president of Friends of the Fallbrook Library; a board member of the Fallbrook Village Association and past president of the Fallbrook Garden Club, the first club she joined in Fallbrook.

Her community service has been recognized with honors including Fallbrook Citizen of the Year from the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce in 2008, Grand Marshal of the 2011 Christmas Parade, Film Festival Patron of the Arts 2013, the chamber’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015 and the San Diego Legend designation, 2016.

Patchett said she is always looking for volunteers, as are all of the local nonprofits.

“There is something here for everyone, the Angel Shop, REINS, FBA, Fallbrook Arts Inc., FVA,” she said.

See the nonprofit guide starting on page 122 for contact information.

After moving here, “I felt so lost suddenly, but I joined the garden club and within six months, I was fine,” she said.

Joining the garden club and friends of the library, helped her find a new purpose and allowed her to connect with the community, she said, adding that she feels fortunate to live here and is still making new friends.

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Life and Legend

of Benjamin

Franklin Boren,

1875-1961

Frances, Frank and Helena, 1920s.

Photo courtesy of Fallbrook Historical Society

by James Boren Rice, his grandson

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he Borens were well known and respected in North County. Frank Boren, also known as B.F. Boren, settled in Rainbow Valley James Boren Rice about 1912. Frank’s two brothers, Photo courtesy Rice Collection Ed and Jess Boren, arrived about 1919. A sister, Ida, came in the 30s, and Frank’s mother came with her, following the passing of her husband, Cyrus.

Frank’s parents, Cyrus and Elizabeth Rose Boren, came by wagon train with the Mormons from Utah, about 1860 and settled in the San Bernardino Valley. A statue standing at the courthouse in San Bernardino of the Mormon settlers includes the name “Boren.”

The Cyrus Boren ranch bordered the Wyatt Earp Ranch, and they beFrances Eyline Boren, 1905. came close friends. A note in passPhoto courtesy of Fallbrook Historical Society ing: the writer’s mother, Frances Boren, Cyrus’ granddaughter, said she remembered times when Earp visited and bounced her on his knee.

Frank’s parents had four sons and two daughters; Benjamin Franklin Boren, Will Boren, Esther Boren, Ed Boren, Ida Boren Corburn and Jess Boren. Frank was the eldest, and Jess the youngest.

Frank grew up in San Bernardino, and as a young man, he got a job driving stage from Riverside to Visalia where he met his wifeto-be, Grace Hitchcock of Hanford.

After his marriage to Grace, Frank was looking for a steadier job near home. He got an offer of a job in Ogden, Utah, working in the coal mines. Frank and Grace settled in Ogden, Utah. They had two daughters, Frances Eyline Boren, born in 1903 and Helena Boren, born in 1906. Frank worked in the mines, learning all he could. Things were going well until a flu epidemic hit the area and Grace died, leaving Frank with two very small daughters to care for around 1908. Shortly thereafter, Frank with his two daughters, who were 7 and 4 years old, came back to his parents’ ranch in San Bernardino.

Frank worked at many jobs before coming to Rainbow in 1912.

One of those jobs was driving a 20-Mule-Team Borax wagon; another was hauling vacationers into the Yosemite Valley by stagecoach.

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Before 1912, Frank had traveled through Rainbow Valley, liked what he saw and purchased 160 acres at the southwest end of Rainbow. About 5 acres was cleared; the balance was covered with manzanita, sumac and oak trees – and lots of rocks.

He lived in a large old tent for a few years before he built a tiny two-bedroom house at the end of “Camino Rainbow” off the old 395 Highway, which was a dirt road. The house didn’t have any indoor plumbing or electricity. Water was hauled up from a spring near Rice Canyon Road, which passed through his property.

About 1914, his two daughters, my mother Frances and Helena, came to live in Rainbow. Both girls attended Fallbrook High School.

The Stewart mines in Pala offered Frank a foreman’s job at the mines. The mines produced lepidolite, which, with its lithium content, was used for many things, including a base for women’s face powder.

The mine also produced tourmaline. At that time, tourmaline was not considered a very good gem stone and had little value. I remember two or three gunny sacks full of tourmaline at my grandfather’s place. Today, those crystals would be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Frank worked at the mines until they closed around 1931. Everything all over the world had collapsed when the Great Depression hit in the 30s.

During the 30s, Frank and his brothers dug water wells, blasted rocks, built roads and cleared acreage for planting. They raised barley, oats, corn, tomatoes and potatoes. Frank was one of the first in Rainbow to plant navel oranges, lemons and Valencia oranges. He also ran a herd of cattle. The ranch produced a garden and pigs and chickens for food. All of the work was done with teams of horses.

The first tractor, a Fordson, was purchased about 1938.

The depression took its toll on many families. My mother Frances, with her two children, including myself, and my aunt Helena with her two children returned to Frank’s ranch.

I remember several families, some with children, staying at grandfather’s ranch. Most of these folks were down and out with little hope of finding work at the time. His cows produced milk for the children. Between the garden produce, the field corn, the pork barrel, chickens and eggs, folks survived.

December 1941 was the beginning of the end of the Great Depression. World War II had arrived in the U.S. with the attack on Pearl Harbor. Frank was getting up in years. He sold out the ranch about 1943 and spent his last years in Grass Valley. Frank died and is buried in Westminster.

Published in Village News, March 9, 2000

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View from the Monserate Mountain trail.

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Carina Domingo photo

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An afternoon stroll in Los Jilgueros Preserve, brother and sister are on their way to feed the ducks.

Dinwiddie 14.5 acres

Engel Family 10.37 acres

Gird Valley Preserve 47.74 acres

Horse Creek Ridge Open Space Preserve 92.95 acres

Karen Tucker at Heller’s Bend 48.55 acres Los Jilgueros 43.5 acres

Monserate Mountain 352.09 acres

Rock Mountain 2-3 trails, 78 acres

Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve 4,300 acres

Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve 6925 acres

Dogs Allowed*

Plateau/Summit/Vistas

River/Stream

Views

Carina Domingo photo

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.5 mile trail

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Brook Road

Riparian habitat

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easy

Sumac Road, 1/2 mile off Pala Mesa Drive

Views, plants, flowers, rock outcroppings

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easy/ moderate

Gird Road

Oak woodland, vineyard views, birdwatching

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moderate

Connects with Monserate Mountain Preserve near MMP trailhead; Friesian Way & Blue Breton Dr.; Horse Ranch Creek Road & Friesian Way

Coastal sage scrub, birdwatching

2.1 miles

moderate

Southwest side of Heller’s Bend Road

Views and riparian forest

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easy

Mission Road

Ponds and bird watching

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moderate / difficult

Horse Ranch Creek Road at Stewart Canyon Road

Mountain and ocean views

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moderate

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Views, creek, rock outcroppings, wildlife

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Contact pbryant@mail.sdsu.edu for tours

Local flora, fauna and historical points

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easy/ moderate

Visitor’s Center, 39400 Clinton Keith Road, Murrieta

Bike

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Terry Dietrich photo

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easy

Preschool playground and Jr. playground

11 mi. north of Fallbrook on DeLuz Murrieta Road

easy

5 miles of hiking trails and intermittent stream; 1926 one-room school house

Don Dussault .75 acre

804 Alturas Road

easy

Trees, play equipment

F.U.E.S.D. Park 1 acre

321 N. Iowa Street

easy

Shade trees and grass

Fallbrook Youth Baseball Ingold Fields 15 acres

2551 Olive Hill Road

easy

5 baseball fields, snack bar

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2551 Olive Hill Road

easy

2 baseball fields, 2 soccer fields, snack bar, indoor soccer arena; No dogs allowed

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easy

Grass play area and walking loop

Corner of Live Oak Park Road and Gird Road

easy

Oaks, year-round streams, gazebo, pavillio, horseshoe pits, exercise course

2746 Reche Road Corner of Gird and Reche Closed Wednesdays

easy

Off-leash dog park located across from the main entrance to Live Oak Park, Open 6 Days/Week

S. Stagecoach Lane near Brook Street

easy

Walkways, arboretum, wildlife sculptures

DeLuz Ecology Center 128 acres

Jackie Heyneman Park .5 acre

Live Oak Park 26 acres

Live Oak Dog Park Palomares House 1.5 acres

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Tennis Courts

Corner of Fallbrook St. and Heald Lane

Community Center Park 7 acres

Volleyball

Amenities

Wheelchair Access

Difficulty

Picnic Tables

Location / Address

Barbecue(s)

Ball Fields

Park & Size

Play Equipment

PARKS

Bathrooms

Nancy Heins-Glaser photos

Live Oak Dog Park is an off-leash area located in Live Oak County Park at 2746 Reche Road. The off-leash area is across the street from the main entrance to Live Oak County Park, on the corners of Gird and Reche Roads. The dog park is now open 6 days per week, every day except Wednesdays, from 8 a.m. until sunset. It is a terrific place for dogs and people to relax, exercise, play and socialize. The off-leash area is managed by the rangers at Live Oak County Park under the direction of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department. Parking is $3 per day or $25 for an annual pass, which is available at the ranger’s office, and the parking fees help offset the operation and maintenance fees for the off-leash area. There is a small grassroots committee called the Fallbrook Dog Park Committee which works in cooperation with the Live Oak County Park and the San Diego Parks and Recreation Department, and new members are welcome to join the Fallbrook Dog Park Committee.

Basketball Court

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Attributes

5.8 miles, roundtrip

easy

Sandia Creek Drive just south of Santa Margarita River

Shade of oaks, sycamores, year-round river

1,380 acres

1.29 miles, one way

moderate

Rock Mountain Drive, 0.5 mile north of Santa Margarita River

Mostly horses, must cross river

Santa Margarita County Preserve

2.5 miles, one way

moderate

De Luz Road, south of Santa Margarita River

Scenic views of river, equestrian staging area

River Loop Trail 1,380 acres

Hill Trail

173 acre

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Views

Difficulty

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Hiking Distance

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Valerie Fording photo

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A colorful Pocket Field Guide is available for purchase through the Fallbrook Land Conservancy.

The guide contains information on native plants and animals plus a map of the Santa Margarita River Hiking & Horse Trail System.

The pocket field guide is available for sale at Fallbrook Fertilizer or Grangetto’s.

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Birdland

Trails in Fallbrook lead the way to great bird watching

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ant to get a little featherbrained in Fallbrook? Trails in wildlife preserves in and around Fallbrook make it easy to spend time enjoying the presence of our avian friends.

The Fallbrook Land Conservancy has been restoring native species at Los Jilgueros, and wildflowers are now abundant during the rainy season. Spring is an especially colorful time at this preserve.

Carina Dominga photo The Los Jilgueros Preserve is located [Top] Los Jilgueros Preserve.

Shane Gibson photo on South Mission Road just north Los Jilgueros Preserve Bird is the word at the easy-to-walk of Fallbrook High School between

by Sandra Shrader network of looping trails totaling over Sterling Bridge Road and Peppertree two miles in the pristine Los Jilgueros Preserve, located in the Lane. Parking is readily available, and there is no entrance fee. heart of Fallbrook.

The 46-acre wildlife habitat, once a working farm in the 1920s, Dinwiddie Preserve is under the stewardship of the Fallbrook Land Conservancy.

More bird watching can be enjoyed on the half-mile trail The conservancy is a private nonprofit organization dedicated at nearby Dinwiddie Preserve. A 14.5-acre site also under the to preserving more than 2,700 acres of open space including the stewardship of the FLC, the preserve underwent extensive habitat 1,200-acre Margarita Peak, 10 other preserves, and over 600 acres restoration with the removal of invasive species and installation of conservation easements. of native trees and shrubs.

A mix of wetlands where part of the trail is protected by The preserve, with its year-round meandering Cienega Creek, wooden planks, a creek and ponds, some open terrain grassland forested areas of oaks, willows, and sycamores in addition to hiking areas and heavily forested sections with oak trees which surrounding open fields is, as with Los Jilgueros, popular with provide a lush canopy, the preserve is home to an astounding many varieties of birds. variety of bird species.

Eighty-four species have been sighted at Dinwiddie Preserve, According to ebird.org, more than 150 different kinds of birds according to ebird.org, including many of those found at the have been spotted at Los Jilgueros Preserve including the more neighboring preserve. Warblers, hummingbirds, tanagers, orioles, commonly seen mallards, ducks, grebes and coots as well as Red- woodpeckers and turkey vultures among dozens of other feathery tailed Hawks, ravens, sparrows, finches, mockingbirds, doves types which also populate the preserve. and swallows. Others include the whimsically named Western For those who want to take a quick break from bird watching, Wood-Pewee, Hermit Thrush, Yellow-rumped Warbler and more Dinwiddie Preserve is home to the Palomares House. Constructed species too numerous to mention. in 1888 by the Palomares family during the Rancho Monserate Among the eye-catching avians which been seen and recorded era, the building is one of the oldest houses in Fallbrook. at the preserve are cormorants, Snowy and Great egrets, BlackDinwiddie Preserve is located between S. Stage Coach Lane and crowned Night herons, Green herons and Great Blue herons.

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Santa Margarita River Trail Preserve & Santa Margarita County Preserve Another heaven for avians – particularly hawks and other raptors – in Fallbrook are both the Santa Margarita River Trail Preserve and the Santa Margarita County Preserve.

The San Diego County preserve’s trail meanders along the Santa Margarita River, the last free-flowing river in Southern California,

Carina Domingo photo

Los Jilgueros Preserve.

Shane Gibson photo

and is roughly 2.5 miles one way. There is a large parking area at the trailhead at 37385 De Luz Road in Fallbrook.

However, the lush river corridor which contains riparian and upland habitats is not only a popular environment for birds, but for people, such as hikers, dog walkers and horse riders, as well so getting on the trail by 8 a.m. might be the best option for focused bird watching.

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The 1,384-acre Santa Margarita Los Jilgueros Preserve.

Shane Gibson photo River Trail Preserve is adjacent to the county’s preserve and contains four trails with the 5.8-mile roundtrip looping trail along the river being the most popular for bird watchers, hikers and horseback riders.

The richly biodiverse preserve, a former water district property, is maintained via the stewardship of The Fallbrook Trails Council and The Wildlands Conservancy and is considered by many to be the best trail in San Diego County. The trailhead for the Santa Margarita River Trail is 4251 River Edge Road in Fallbrook, and the trail is open at 8 a.m.

But manmade boundaries and separate trails don’t matter to birds.

Along with hawks and kestrels, approximately 70 other bird species, according to ebird.org, have been sighted at the both of the Santa Margarita area preserves. The avian population there also includes the Brown-headed Cowbird, California Quail, Spotted Sandpiper, Western Bluebird, Acorn Woodpecker, and numerous other feathered species. Also making the list is the federally endangered least Bell’s vireo.

These are only four of the many trails in the Fallbrook area.

Additional trails here can be found at the 10-acre Engel Preserve, the 352-acre Monserate Mountain Preserve, Heller’s Bend Preserve and other areas.

So grab your binoculars, bird watchers, and head on out. Who knows, you might just find the bluebird of happiness along the way.

To find out more about the birds at Los Jilgueros Preserve and to listen to their calls: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L2235766.

For more information about trail hours, addresses and parking, visit: www.fallbrooklandconservancy.org/los-jilgueros-preserve www.fallbrooklandconservancy.org/dinwiddie-preserve-1 www.sdparks.org/content/sdparks/en/park-pages/SantaMargarita.html www.wildlandsconservancy.org/preserves/santamargaritarivertrail

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In the summer of 2015, he accepted orders to serve at the Makalapa Naval Dental Clinic in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. After his first year, Dr. Call was selected by the Commanding Officer to direct two additional dental clinics on the island, first the Wahiawa Naval Dental Clinic, and second, the Camp Smith Marine Corps Base Dental Clinic which provided services for the Commanding Generals and Admirals for the pacific region. It was during this time that Dr. Call was selected for promotion to Lieutenant Commander and awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.

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Oil Consuming Passion

Despite rising costs and a notorious pest, a local olive grower and miller keeps a Fallbrook tradition alive

by Sandra Shrader

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t’s a fierce affection that Guerino Sabatini holds for his olive trees.

For the 81-year-old owner of Sabatini Olive Oil Co., the oil from the fruit of the Olea europaea trees in his Fallbrook grove makes for a healthy and versatile cuisine, whether it’s spread on a fresh piece of flatbread, drizzled over salmon or blended to make lemon olive oil ice cream.

But nearer and dearer to Sabatini’s heart is both his reverence for the olive oil producing tradition that has existed for several thousand years as well as his admiring respect for the longevity of olive trees themselves.

“I bought this 5-acre property in Fallbrook in 2002 because I saw all the beautiful old olive trees on it. Many of them have been here since the 1880s,” said the Italian-born Sabatini, who goes by “Jerry” because, as he said, it is easier for his neighbors and customers to remember than his given name.

“There had been plans to develop the land, but I thought keeping the grove was more important than destroying it to build houses. I started planting more trees right away, and there are about 1,000 olive trees of different varieties here now,” he said.

Sabatini Olive Oil Co., which produces a unique blend of 100% GMO-free extra virgin olive oil – created within four hours from the time the olives are hand harvested – is located at 1008 Big Oak Ranch Road.

The business is a family-run operation, beginning with picking the olives to onsite processing of making the oil to bottling. Their 80

olive oil is available online and a storefront is located in nearby Vista where Sabatini and his family have lived since 1977.

Plans are being made, according to the olive grower’s daughter Linda Sabatini, to begin tours of the grove, including a stop at a 450-year-old oak tree, considered to be the oldest oak tree in Fallbrook, and holding olive oil tasting events at the processing facility.

Sabatini is following in a long history of olive tree growers in Fallbrook although most of the thousand acres of old groves originally established the early 1900s are long gone.

The first olive tree in the region was reported to have been planted in 1876 in Live Oak Canyon, and, as farmers subsequently discovered in Fallbrook’s

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first major cash crop industry, olive trees thrived in the moderate Mediterraneanlike climate here in addition to living with minimal irrigation.

“I generally just have to water this grove once a year, usually in July. That’s about it. Olive trees can handle drought situa-

tions—they can even be neglected for decades, and still be just fine,” Sabatini said.

The olive tree’s drought tolerance and long-lived resilience is due to its sturdy and extensive root system, and if a tree is damaged or topped, the roots act as its alert and recovery warriors, according to Sabatini.

“The olive tree knows when someone is trying to kill her. The roots of the tree sense it, and they always come back,” he said, pointing out a circular “crownlike” formation of trees around the much larger shorn trunk of a mother tree.

“You can see on my property where some of the trees which were very old have been cut down, but those olive trees’ roots survived and then grew up all around them.”

Sabatini, who only grows and harvests olives to make and sell oil, has several different varietals of olive trees in his grove.

They include the most recognized Mission olives , which were named for the first olive trees established in California circa 1795 by Franciscan missionaries at the Spanish Mission San Diego de Alcalá, as well as several Italian varietals from Italy including Frantoio, Leccino, Pendolino and Coratina.

The grove also includes a 3,000-year old varietal from Greece and North Africa called Koroneiki which produces a small olive whose oil has a pleasant peppery flavor. The olive also has a very high level of polyphenols which are the chemical substances found in plants that may reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. And yield-wise the diminutive Koroneiki olive packs a big punch. www.my-sourcebook.com

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The grove of olive trees at the Sabatini Olive Oil Co. farm in Fallbrook. Some of the olive trees at the Sabatini farm are up to 150 years old.

“The Koroneiki olive is the littlest in size of the olives grown here, but it gives us the highest percentage of oil for olive size,” Sabatini said, adding that for every 30 pounds of the grower’s olives which are harvested, the resulting olive oil yield from cold pressing – now actually done by centrifugation – is about 18% on average.

“The olives from Mission olive trees, which are probably the best known olive crop in California, only produce 16%-17% yield for oil. But the little Koroneiki olives produce about 28% yield.

They are a very important varietal in our grove,” he said.

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Harvest season for olive oil production usually takes place from early September to late November, a period of time when olives can turn from green to green-yellow to just beginning to darken in color.

As with all businesses in the agricultural crop industries, Sabatini Olive Oil’s yields and operating costs are affected by a number of factors. The olive trees produce every other year instead of annually, and chicken manure which Sabatini considers the best fertilizer fluctuates in price year to year.

And then there is the olive fruit fly.

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Jerry Sabatini, owner of Sabatini Olive Oil Co., checks out his olive tree farm in Fallbrook.

A diminutive and notorious invader only three-sixteenths of an inch in length, Bactrocera oleae is wreaking serious economic damage across California’s table olive and olive oil orchards, including large-scale, super high density, commercial operations, small boutique growers and home owners who want to harvest their own olives for personal use.

The insect, which is considered to be the most devastating olive pest in the Mediterranean region in 2,000 years, was first detected in Los Angeles County in November 1998 and can now be found throughout the state.

Adult female olive flies become active around July and begin laying 10 to 40 eggs per day in the ripening olive fruit, which in turn produces larvae that can infest and destroy the olive flesh. In table olives, the presence of a few larvae can lead to the rejection of an entire crop.

Many industry experts believe some minimal infestation can be tolerated in olive oil production, but the presence of larvae can raise the oil acidity and thereby reduce the quality of the oil.

There are ways to combat the olive fruit fly including clearing away ground debris and fallen olives where the eggs of the olive fly may remain during winter, introducing biological foes such as certain wasps and inserting sterile flies into the olive fly population. Other methods of controlling the infestation are mass trapping using yeast pellets, and insecticide and/or bait spraying which can coat the fruit.

Not in favor of spraying is his trees with insecticide, Sabatini has found an unusual way to prevent the olive fly population from infesting his grove, and it includes using a food that is usually found on pizzas—anchovies!

Studies have shown that olive flies are attracted to ammoniacontaining proteins when they are preparing for egg reproduction.

So Sabatini has created his own traps of hanging on his trees plastic jugs drilled with small holes at the top and filled with a wateryammoniate concoction created by the decomposing anchovies. He also uses fish guts for the same results.

“Yes, it stinks like you-know-what for a while, but it’s been working very well here,” he said with a smile and a shrug of his shoulders.

And that innovative thinking and staunch commitment to keeping his trees healthy and his olive oil as pure as possible is why Sabatini spends as much time as he can at his grove.

“I enjoy coming out here and checking on the olive trees,” he said. “For me, it’s about continuing the tradition of olive oil making. I don’t do it just for the money, I do it for love.

For more information about Sabatini Olive Oil Co., directions to their store, or to order, visit: www.sabatinioliveoil.com.

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ospitals are filled with doctors and nurses helping those in need around the clock every day with a variety of health concerns. This past year during the pandemic, it was those on the front lines who captured the hearts and minds of people everywhere and deservedly so. Like those on the stage of a worldclass presentation, the results you witness can never become a reality without twice as many people assisting in the production of that presentation and hidden from plain site.

One of those critical needs departments of a hospital that rarely become the focal point or topic of discussion on the hero list is plant operations. So, what is plant operations, you ask? These are the men and women who make sure the physical facilities always keep running smoothly. We tend to take these items for granted until something stops working. Air conditioning, lighting, structural conditions, parking, water, the list goes on and on. Hospitals operate around the clock and so do those individuals in the plant operations department.

In 2020 one of the most prolific pandemics to hit our world in roughly 100 years, and the people around the globe, especially in healthcare, are placed on high alert.

As the COVID-19 pandemic worked its way through communities and societies, the complexities and the unknowns became a weekly, if not daily, challenge.

The biggest concern? If hospitals were to be overrun with patients, how could they sustain such care to those in need? Especially to those in need of isolation and negative pressure rooms to protect the patient and the healthcare workers. There is only a limited number of rooms designed with negative pressure features.

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Rancho Springs Medical Center HVAC units are used to produce the first-of-its-kind makeshift negative pressure rooms that set the standard for the healthcare world.

challenges the pandemic created for the betterment of everyone involved.

Southwest Healthcare Hospitals needed additional negative pressure rooms to serve the high volume of COVID patients. Here enters the critical thinking and ingenuity of the Plant Operations Team. A pandemic brings to light the importance of HVAC systems within a hospital. Without them, it would be impossible to contain the spread of airborne infectious diseases.

Makeshift negative pressure patient rooms allow for a hospital to properly care for and ensure the safety of their patients.

Southwest Healthcare System Plant Operations Team invented and produced the first-of-its-kind makeshift negative pressure room that set the standard for the healthcare world. The successful approach to this unique conversion was shared with 15 other hospitals in California.

The plant operations team converted many ICU and medical-surgical patient rooms to negative pressure rooms in an incredibly short amount of time. To provide ideal filtration, they utilized appliances such as the portable HEPA exhaust fan unit that would be located outside of the room. The team also eliminated the use of the existing return air duct system as the exhaust and setup a pressure monitor with a digital display and alarm for each negative pressure room.

Rooms that were ideal for this conversion had full height walls or a solid ceiling to prevent any impact to adjacent rooms. And as a safety precaution, external exhaust would be situated at least 10 feet from any populated area or any type of intake that could return the exhaust air back into the hospital.

So, the next time you drive by or visit your local hospital, know that there’s so much more than what meets the eye. Through the overwhelming challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic brought to our world, our country, our community came heroes from all walks of life. Many of whom wore scrubs and lab coats and then others who wore utility belts and steel toed shoes, coming together as a united team for a cause that would refine them as individuals and define them in their careers. www.my-sourcebook.com

Short Bursts of Exercise Slow Cognitive Decline

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Want to keep your brain sharp as you age? Exercising for as little as 10 minutes a few times per week can help stop mental decline in its tracks

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ngaging in regular exercise is one of the healthiest habits you can adopt, regardless of your age or current physical condition. Studies have shown that moderately intense aerobic exercise, like taking a brisk walk, is safe for most people and can strengthen bones and muscles, reduce your risks for disease and even improve brain health,[i] forestalling the cognitive decline associated with aging.

A study published in the journal Alzheimer’s Research and Therapy suggests that exercising more than once per week for at least 10 minutes can significantly reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in individuals already suffering from mild cognitive impairment.[ii] MCI may be diagnosed when a person experiences greater-thanaverage memory loss or confusion but has not begun experiencing the personality changes or more severe memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease.[iii] MCI is considered one of the leading risk factors for developing Alzheimer’s disease.[iv] Can exercise keep your brain young?

Researchers from Yonsei University College of Medicine, Republic of Korea, investigated the association between continual exercise and the risk of developing dementia in patients with MCI. The study analyzed data gathered between 2009 and 2015 for nearly 1 million MCI patients via a national health insurance database.

Individuals under the age of 40 were excluded from the study, as were those who were diagnosed with dementia or who had not received a medical examination within two years of their MCI diagnosis. Written informed consent was obtained for each patient included in the study and physical activity data was obtained via self-report questionnaires. The final cohort of 247,149 patients was divided into four groups based on their frequency of physical activity:

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• Never-PA group – those who did not engage in regular physical activity • Initiation-PA group – those who began an exercise program after MCI diagnosis • Withdrawal-PA group – those who ceased physical activity after diagnosis • Maintenance-PA group – those who consistently performed physical activity The physically active patients were further subdivided into “irregular-PA” for those who engaged in physical activity on an irregular basis and “regular-PA” for those who engaged in vigorous physical activity more than three days per week, or moderate PA more than five days per week.

There are currently no approved treatments for MCI that effectively alter the path of disease-progression, making physical activity one of the most important interventional strategies for the prevention of Alzheimer’s-type dementia.[v] Previous studies have shown that high-intensity physical activity has a more protective effect against dementia than low-intensity exercise, and that duration and frequency of PA are important factors affecting the risk of cognitive decline.[vi] Accordingly, the Never-PA group was set as the benchmark for risk of developing AD. Risk of dementia correlates to physical activity Physical activity for the cohort was defined as vigorous or moderate PA lasting more than 10 minutes, conducted more than one day per week. Vigorous activities included running, aerobics, biking fast and carrying heavy objects. Moderate activities included brisk walking, bike riding at normal speed, doubles tennis and carrying light objects.

Of the 247,149 patients analyzed, 23,015 patients converted to dementia over the six-year study period, with 77% of this group (17,733) diagnosed with Alzheimer’s-type dementia. Compared

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to the never-PA group, the risk of dementia was reduced in both groups that engaged in physical activity – initiationPA group and maintenancePA group). Of all groups, the maintenance-PA group, which consistently performed physical activity, showed the lowest risk of dementia, with 18% fewer dementia conversions than the never-PA group.

The frequency of physical activity was another important takeaway from this study. After adjusting for age, gender and vascular risk factors, the risk of developing dementia was 15% lower for those who engaged in regular physical activity compared to irregular PA. Ceasing exercise proved to be as deleterious as never exercising, with the risk of developing dementia being the

According to the study authors, regular exercise may increase blood flow to the brain, increasing survival of neurons and preventing brain shrinkage associated with dementia.

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same for the never-PA group and the withdrawal-PA group.

However, initiating an exercise regimen after MCI diagnosis provided an 11% lower risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease compared to not exercising at all.

According to the study authors, regular exercise may increase blood flow to the brain, increasing survival of neurons and preventing brain shrinkage associated with dementia. Due to the low risk and high potential for benefit, regular exercise should be recommended to patients with mild cognitive impairment, even if they did not exercise prior to their diagnosis. Even short bursts of moderate physical activity conducted a few times per week could significantly lower their risks of developing Alzheimer’s disease.[vii]

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Reducing Alzheimer’s risk with exercise According to the National Institute on Aging, Alzheimer’s disease is currently ranked as the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., however, due to underreporting, it may be the third highest cause of death for the elderly.[viii] With no known cure and no effective treatments, conventional medicine is at a loss for reversing this blight on human health.

Studies on exercise have produced significant evidence that this all-natural intervention may be so effective it could cut your risk of developing AD in half. Published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease,[ix] researchers from four major institutions followed 876 adults over a 30-year span, keeping detailed records of the amount and type of exercise that was engaged by each participant.

Mental health exams were conducted along with MRI brain scans to determine the amount of gray matter in the brain, as well as mental cognition.

Results of the study showed that higher levels of exercise correlated to a substantial increase in gray matter, when compared to less active adults. Additionally, those who engaged in the highest levels of exercise experienced a whopping 50% reduction in risk for Alzheimer’s when compared to the most sedentary participants.[x] For more information about the therapeutic benefits of exercise, consult www.

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References [i] CDC.gov, Physical Activity, Physical Activity Basics, https://www.cdc.gov/ physicalactivity/basics/pa-health/index.htm [ii] Kim, Y.J., Han, KD., Baek, M.S. et al. Association between physical activity and conversion from mild cognitive impairment to dementia. Alz Res Therapy 12, 136 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13195-020-00707-1 [iii] NIH.gov, National Institute on Aging, Health Information, What Is Mild Cognitive Impairment? https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-mild-cognitive-impairment [iv] NIH.gov, National Institute on Aging, Health Information, What Is Mild Cognitive Impairment? https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-mild-cognitive-impairment [v] Kim, Y.J., Han, KD., Baek, M.S. et al. Association between physical activity and conversion from mild cognitive impairment to dementia. Alz Res Therapy 12, 136 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13195-020-00707-1 [vi] Kim, Y.J., Han, KD., Baek, M.S. et al. Association between physical activity and conversion from mild cognitive impairment to dementia. Alz Res Therapy 12, 136 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13195-020-00707-1 [vii] BMC (BioMed Central). (2020, November 12). Weekly physical activity may help prevent mild cognitive impairment conversion to dementia. ScienceDaily. Retrieved January 15, 2021 from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/11/201112103517.htm [viii] NIH.gov, National Institute on Aging, Health Information, Alzheimer’s Disease Fact Sheet, https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-disease-fact-sheet [ix] Raji, C. A., Merrill, D. A., Eyre, H., Mallam, S., Torosyan, N., Erickson, K. I., Lopez, O. L., Becker, J. T., Carmichael, O. T., Gach, H. M., Thompson, P. M., Longstreth, W. T., & Kuller, L. H. (2016). Longitudinal Relationships between Caloric Expenditure and Gray Matter in the Cardiovascular Health Study. Journal of Alzheimer’s disease: JAD, 52(2), 719-729. https://doi.org/10.3233/JAD-160057 [x] Raji, C. A., Merrill, D. A., Eyre, H., Mallam, S., Torosyan, N., Erickson, K. I., Lopez, O. L., Becker, J. T., Carmichael, O. T., Gach, H. M., Thompson, P. M., Longstreth, W. T., & Kuller, L. H. (2016). Longitudinal Relationships between Caloric Expenditure and Gray Matter in the Cardiovascular Health Study. Journal of Alzheimer’s disease: JAD, 52(2), 719-729. https://doi.org/10.3233/JAD-160057 ©March 18, 2021 GreenMedInfo LLC. This work is reproduced and distributed with the permission of GreenMedInfo LLC.

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verweight for most of her life, Escondido nurse and mother of twins Brigit Davis said she had resigned herself at one point that she was always going to be obese after losing and gaining back even more weight, during multiple weight-loss programs. She peaked at 266 pounds.

The turning point came when she realized she wasn’t going to be able to be an active part of her children’s lives because she couldn’t fit into roller coasters, got winded pushing them on a swing and couldn’t chase them around the yard.

She had considered but discounted, multiple times, bariatric surgery even though her primary care physician said she’d be an excellent candidate.

“There is definitely a stigma about bariatric surgery,” Davis said, “that it is the easy way out.”

Finally, after meeting with Palomar Health surgeon Dr. Ramin Sorkhi, MD, F.A.C.S., at the Palomar Health Weight Management Center, she decided to have a vertical sleeve gastrectomy, which removes a portion of the stomach.

“In researching the surgery, and talking with my doctor about it, this was the only option I felt would be a permanent change in my life,” Davis said.

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by Palomar Health achieve life-changing results; it must be accompanied by diet and exercise. The need for post-surgery lifestyle changes has some critics contending patients can receive the same results without surgery.

While it may be true for some, Davis said she needed the physical changes achieved through surgery to activate the mental changes necessary to keep the weight off.

“It’s almost like it (bariatric surgery) translated to a change in my mind; my mindset is completely different,” Davis said. “I want to eat healthy; I want to nourish my body with good foods that give me energy and keep me strong.”

Because her stomach is biologically smaller post-surgery, Davis said she becomes physical ill if she eats too much or the wrong kinds of foods. This was never the case for her growing up, when she said food became a source of comfort.

Her parents divorced when she was 12 and her father’s way of caring was buying her whatever food she wanted. She was often home alone, but pizza and ice cream were readily available and became like a friend to her, she later discovered through therapy. She would eat to mask her pain.

However, since bariatric surgery, she said exercise has become her source of comfort. She now puts on her headphones and walks or jogs around the neighborhood.

“Using my new body and pushing it and being successful with it really brings me good feelings,” Davis said.

The Palomar Health Weight Management Center offers a holistic program to help patients through the entire process, including counseling, nutrition consultation, physician follow up and weekly support groups. Davis said more than one year later she continues to work with her dietician and will attend the bariatric support groups forever.

“I like having a cheerleader when I’ve had success or struggles…people who’ve gone through the same thing,” Davis said.

She’s also receiving positive reinforcement from buying new clothes, being able to reach her own feet, not needing a seatbelt extender and playing soccer with her children. People are now complimenting her on her looks.

“Before, I was so heavy I would often try to hide my body in oversized clothes. I wouldn’t do my hair. I didn’t care to try. I wouldn’t do my makeup,” Davis said.

“Now I feel like I don’t have to hide anymore. I want people to see me.”

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Since its inception 25 years ago, CPCMG has grown to include more than 145 pediatricians, physician assistants and certified pediatric nurse practitioners working in 29 offices located through San Diego and Riverside counties.

CPCMG was pleased to welcome the amazing doctors and staff of Pediatric Partners a few years ago, providing more opportunities for Riverside County families to access award-winning primary pediatric healthcare. In addition, CPCMG maintains close relationships with the pediatric specialists at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego to coordinate patient referrals and follow-up when specialty care is needed.

“By bringing our teams together, we strengthened our vision to provide the best pediatric healthcare for our families while improving the lives of our patients and the health of our communities,” said Dr. Thomas Mohr, CPCMG lead physician. “As the Rady Children’s Health Network continues to expand in the region, CPCMG families will have greater access

to top quality healthcare for their children in the years to come.”

CPCMG is committed to offer patient-focused, familycentered pediPatient-focused, family-centered pediatric healthcare for children from birth to age 18. atric healthcare for children from birth to age 18. This includes well access to your child’s medical records and visits, developmental screenings, school, the ability to manage appointments, check camp and sports physicals, immuniza- test results, communicate with your petions, weight management and nutrition diatrician and request prescription refills. tips, behavioral consultations and teen The Nurse Care Connect program links you to pediatric registered nurses who healthcare.

Expectant parents can schedule a com- are available Monday through Friday to plimentary prenatal visit, providing the provide advice and guidance. After-hours opportunity to meet their new CPCMG telephone triage care and Video Visits are pediatrician. CPCMG also provides in- also available.

CPCMG pediatricians are board-cerformation about local labor and delivery resources, pre- and postnatal care and tified with the American Board of Pedibreast-feeding support. Many of CP- atrics or equivalent governing bodies, CMG’s pediatricians are also parents, so representing their ongoing commitment they can give advice and support on ev- to the health and the well-being of chilerything from establishing a sleep sched- dren. CPCMG is also accredited by The ule, diapers, car seat safety, bathing, new- Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care. born skin care and more.

For our Fallbrook location, call 760Scheduling an appointment is easy and convenient thanks 451-0070. Outside the area? Call 858to after-hours and 502-1177 and CPCMG will find the best weekend appoint- pediatrician for your family at one of ments. The patient their 29 offices in San Diego and Riverside portal MyChart of- counties. Visit the CPCMG web site for fers secure online more information at www.cpcmg.net.

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Why 80% May be

Deficient In Magnesium

by Dr. Mark Sircus, Ac., OMD, DM

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ost doctors and laboratories don’t include magnesium status in routine blood tests. Thus, most doctors don’t know when their patients are deficient in magnesium, even though studies show that the majority of Americans are deficient in magnesium.

Consider Dr. Norman Shealy’s statements, “Every known illness is associated with a magnesium deficiency” and that, “magnesium is the most critical mineral required for electrical stability of every cell in the body. A magnesium deficiency may be responsible for more diseases than any other nutrient.” The truth he states exposes a gaping hole in modern medicine that explains a good deal about iatrogenic death and disease. Because magnesium deficiency is largely overlooked, millions of Americans suffer needlessly or are having their symptoms treated with expensive drugs when they could be cured with magnesium supplementation.

One has to recognize the signs of magnesium thirst or hunger. In a world though where doctors and patients alike do not often pay attention to thirst and important issues of hydration, it is not hopeful that we will find many recognizing and paying attention to magnesium thirst and hunger, which is a dramatic way of expressing the concept of magnesium deficiency.

Few people are aware of the enormous role magnesium plays in our bodies. Magnesium is by far the most important mineral in the body. After oxygen, water, and basic food, magnesium may be the most important element needed by our bodies; vitally important, yet hardly known. It is more important than calcium, potassium or sodium and regulates all three of them.

In fact, there happens to be a relationship between what we perceive as thirst and deficiencies in electrolytes. I remember a person asking, “Why am I dehydrated and thirsty when I drink so much water?” Thirst can mean not only lack of water but it can also mean that one is not getting enough nutri96

ents and electrolytes. Magnesium, potassium, bicarbonate, chloride and sodium are some principle examples and that is one of the reasons magnesium chloride is so useful.

Symptoms of magnesium deficiency The first symptoms of deficiency can be subtle – as most magnesium is stored in the tissues – leg cramps, foot pain or muscle ‘twitches’ can be the first sign. Other early signs of deficiency include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and weakness. As magnesium deficiency worsens, numbness, tingling, seizures, personality changes, abnormal heart rhythms and coronary spasms can occur.

A full outline of magnesium deficiency was beautifully presented in a recent article

by Dr. Sidney Baker. “Magnesium deficiency can affect virtually every organ system of the body. With regard to skeletal muscle, one may experience twitches, cramps, muscle tension, muscle soreness, including back aches, neck pain, tension headaches and jaw joint (or TMJ) dysfunction. Also, one may experience chest tightness or a peculiar sensation that he can’t take a deep breath.

Sometimes a person may sigh a lot.”

“Symptoms involving impaired contraction of smooth muscles include constipation; urinary spasms; menstrual cramps; difficulty swallowing or a lump in the throat-especially provoked by eating sugar; photophobia, especially difficulty adjusting to oncoming bright headlights in the absence of eye disease and loud noise sensitivity from stapedius muscle tension in the ear.”

“Other symptoms and signs of magnesium deficiency and discuss laboratory testing for this common condition. Continuing with the symptoms of magnesium deficiency, the central nervous system is markedly affected. Symptoms include insomnia, anxiety, hyperactivity and restlessness with constant movement, panic attacks, agoraphobia and premenstrual irritability. Magnesium deficiency symptoms involving the peripheral nervous system include numbness, tingling, and other abnormal sensations, such

as zips, zaps and vibratory sensations.”

“Symptoms or signs of the cardiovascular system include palpitations, heart arrhythmias, and angina due to spasms of the coronary arteries, high blood pressure and mitral valve prolapse. Be aware that not all of the symptoms need to be present to presume magnesium deficiency; but, many of them often occur together. For example, people with mitral valve prolapse frequently have palpitations, anxiety, panic attacks and premenstrual symptoms. People with magnesium deficiency often seem to be “uptight.” Other general symptoms include a salt craving, both carbohydrate craving and carbohydrate intolerance, especially of chocolate, and breast tenderness.”

Magnesium is needed by every cell in the body including those of the brain. It is one of the most important minerals when considering supplementation because of its vital role in hundreds of enzyme systems and functions related to reactions in cell metabolism, as well as being essential for the synthesis of proteins, for the utilization of fats and carbohydrates. Magnesium is needed not only for the production of specific detoxification enzymes but is also important for energy production related to cell detoxification. A magnesium deficiency can affect virtually every system of the body.

Persons only slightly deficient in magnesium become irritable, highly strung and sensitive to noise, hyper-excitable, apprehensive and belligerent. If the deficiency is more severe or prolonged, they may develop twitching, tremors, irregular pulse, insomnia, muscle weakness, jerkiness and leg and foot cramps.

If magnesium is severely deficient, the brain is particularly affected. Clouded thinking, confusion, disorientation, marked depression and even the terrifying hallucinations of delirium tremens are largely brought on by a lack of this nutrient and remedied when magnesium is given. Because large amounts of calcium are lost in the urine when magnesium is under supwww.my-sourcebook.com

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plied, the lack of this nutrient indirectly becomes responsible for much rampant tooth decay, poor bone development, osteoporosis and slow healing of broken bones and fractures. With vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), magnesium helps to reduce and dissolve calcium phosphate kidney stones.

Magnesium deficiency may be a common factor associated with insulin resistance. Symptoms of MS that are also symptoms of magnesium deficiency include muscle spasms, weakness, twitching, muscle atrophy, an inability to control the bladder, nystagmus (rapid eye movements), hearing loss, and osteoporosis. People with MS have higher rates of epilepsy than controls. Epilepsy has also been linked to magnesium deficiencies.[1] Another good list of early warning symptoms suggestive of magnesium insufficiency: physical and mental fatigue, persistent undereye twitch,tension in the upper back, shoulders and neck,headaches, premenstrual fluid retention and/or breast tenderness. Possible manifestations of magnesium deficiency include: low energy, fatigue, weakness, confusion, nervousness, anxiousness, irritability, seizures (and tantrums), poor digestion, PMS and hormonal imbalances, inability to sleep, muscle tension, spasm and cramps, calcification of organs, weakening of the bones or abnormal heart rhythm.

Severe magnesium deficiency can result in low levels of calcium in the blood (hypocalcemia). Magnesium deficiency is also associated with low levels of potassium in the blood (hypokalemia). Magnesium levels drop at night, leading to poor REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep cycles and unrefreshed sleep. Headaches, blurred vision, mouth ulcers, fatigue and anxiety are also early signs of depletion.

We hear all the time about how heart disease is the number one health crisis in the country, about how high blood pressure is the “silent killer” and about how ever increasing numbers of our citizens are having their lives and the lives of their families destroyed by diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and a host of other chronic diseases.

Signs of severe magnesium deficiency include: extreme thirst, extreme hunger, frequent urination, sores or bruises that heal slowly, dry, itchy skin, unexplained weight loss, blurry vision that changes from day to day, unusual tiredness or drowsiness, tingling or numbness in the hands or feet, frequent or recurring skin, gum, bladder or vaginal yeast infections.

But wait a minute, aren’t those the same symptoms for diabetes?

Many people have diabetes for about five years before they show strong symptoms. By that time, some people already have eye, kidney, gum or nerve damage caused by the deteriorating condition of their cells due to insulin resistance and magnesium deficiency.

Dump some mercury and arsenic on the mixture of etiologies and pronto we have the disease condition we call diabetes.

Magnesium deficiency is synonymous with diabetes and is at the root of many if not all cardiovascular problems.

Magnesium deficiency is a predictor of diabetes and heart disease both; diabetics both need more magnesium and lose more magnesium than most people. In two new studies, in both men and women, those who consumed the most magnesium in their diet were least likely to develop type 2 diabetes, according to a report in the January 2006 issue of the journal Diabetes Care. Until now, very few large studies have directly examined the long-term effects of dietary magnesium on diabetes. Dr. Simin Liu of the Harvard Medical School and School of Public Health in Boston said, “Our studies www.my-sourcebook.com

provided some direct evidence that greater intake of dietary magnesium may have a long-term protective effect on lowering risk,” Liu said, who was involved in both studies.

The thirst of diabetes is part of the body’s response to excessive urination. The excessive urination is the body’s attempt to get rid of the extra glucose in the blood. This excessive urination causes the increased thirst. But we have to look at what is causing this level of disharmony. We have to probe deeper into layers of cause.

The body needs to dump glucose because of increasing insulin resistance and that resistance is being fueled directly by magnesium deficiency, which makes toxic insults more damaging to the tissues at the same time.

When diabetics get too high blood sugars, the body creates “ketones” as a by-product of breaking down fats. These ketones cause blood acidity which causes “acidosis” of the blood, leading to Diabetic Ketoacidosis, This is a very dangerous condition that can lead to coma and death. It is also called “diabetic acidosis,” “ketosis,” “ketoacidosis” or “diabetic coma”. DKA is a common way for new Type 1 diabetics to be diagnosed. If they fail to seek medical advice on symptoms like urination, which is driving thirst they can die of DKA. Oral magnesium supplements reduce erythrocyte[2] dehydration.

[3] In general, optimal balances of electrolytes are necessary to maintain the best possible hydration. Diabetic thirst is initiated specifically by magnesium deficiency with relative calcium excess in the cells. Even water, our most basic nutrient, starts having a hard time getting into the cells with more going out through the kidneys.

Autism and magnesium deficiency When dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other neurological disorders in children, it is important to know the signs of low magnesium: restless, can’t keep still, body rocking, grinding teeth, hiccups, noise sensitive, poor attention span, poor concentration, irritable, aggressive, ready to explode or easily stressed. When it comes to children today we need to assume a large magnesium deficiency for several reasons.

1) The foods they are eating are stripped of magnesium because foods in general, as we shall see below are declining in mineral content in an alarming way.

2) The foods many children eat are highly processed junk foods that do not provide real nutrition to the body.

3) Because most children on the spectrum are not absorbing the minerals they need even when present in the gut. Magnesium absorption is dependent on intestinal health, which is compromised totally in leaky gut syndromes and other intestinal problems that the majority of autism syndrome disorders.

4) Because the oral supplements doctors rely on are not easily absorbed, because they are not in the right form and because magnesium in general is not administered easily orally.

Consult our Magnesium research database on the therapeutic role of magnesium in over 190 conditions at www.greenmedinfo.com.

References: [1] https://www.nhfw.info/magnesium.html [2] Red blood cells are also known as RBCs, red blood corpuscles (an archaic term), haematids or erythrocytes (from Greek erythros for “red” and kytos for “hollow”, with cyte translated as “cell” in modern usage). The capitalized term Red Blood Cells is the proper name in the US for erythrocytes in storage solution used in transfusion medicine. [3] J. Clin. Invest. 100(7): 1847-1852 (1997). doi:10.1172/JCI119713. The American Society for Clinical Investigation. Disclaimer: This article is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Reprinted with permission: https://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/magnesium-deficiency-symptoms-and-diagnosis.

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Dr. Ryan Bramhall, DDS Dentist loves getting to know patients

Dr. Ryan’s team (L-R) Hamish McGowan, Hygienist, Sherri Marquez, Office Manager, Dr. Ryan Bramhall, Mayda Gonzalez, Dental Assistant and Megan Hawk, Hygienist.

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yan Bramhall, DDS, new owner of Dr. Ryan & Dr. Goble Family Dentistry, loves the personal care and family aspects of dentistry.

“Working with patients and getting to know them — to improve their health and smile — is what I like the most. It’s the interaction with patients,” he explained.

Dr. Richard Goble has retired and the transition to Dr. Ryan is complete. The entire staff has elected to continue under Dr. Ryan. “They felt good about me and it’s a great match for the patients,” he explained.

“Our focus is on family dentistry,” he added. “We strive for an inviting family atmosphere, a friendly place rather than a sterile large corporation that cranks people through.”

The practice provides the latest and greatest in dental techniques. Dr. Ryan implements new technology and also relies on the tried and true dental techniques that have proven to be effective.

“We take the conservative approach related to cavities,” Dr. Ryan said. “We will avoid treatment if it’s not necessary.”

His undergraduate degree is from Brigham Young University, and he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Texas A&M. Dr. Ryan and his wife, Kelsey, and their three boys, ages 1, 4 and 5, moved here from Dallas, Texas. “We love the smalltown feel of Fallbrook, it feels safe and friendly which is really something rare in Southern California,” he said.

Dr. Ryan and his dental assistant both speak Spanish which is a valuable asset to the community. They accept most PPO dental insurance plans, but welcome all patients.

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Understanding

Stroke Courtesy of Temecula Valley Hospital

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Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence.

Is the speech slurred or strange?

If the person cannot perform one of these tasks, call 911 immediately.

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ccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 800,000 Americans suffer a new or recurrent stroke every year. In fact, someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds, and someone dies of a stroke every four minutes, making stroke the fifth leading cause of death nationwide. According to experts, a stroke should be treated with the same urgency as a heart attack. Every second is critical to patient care, survival and subsequent quality of life.

What is a stroke?

Stroke is sometimes called a brain attack. It occurs when there is an interruption in blood flow to the brain, or when a blood vessel bursts in the brain. Once deprived of the oxygen from the blood, the brain cells die. The most common form of stroke is an ischemic stroke, which is when an artery blockage occurs. Hemorrhagic strokes occur when an artery inside the brain ruptures or when an aneurysm at the base of the brain bursts. These account for about 20 percent of strokes.

Common stroke warning signs and symptoms Suddenly experiencing the following signs and symptoms could indicate a possible stroke.

Numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg – especially on one side of the body.

Confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.

Trouble seeing in one or both eyes.

Trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.

Severe headache with no known cause.

Acting FAST Awareness is the key to stroke prevention.

If you or someone you know is experiencing any of the signs or symptoms listed above, act FAST because every second counts.

Remembering the word “FAST” will remind you of the following:

F = FACE: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = ARMS: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

S = SPEECH: Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence (i.e. “Do you know what time it is?”) Is the speech slurred or strange?

T = TIME: If the person cannot perform one or more of these simple tasks, call 9-1-1 immediately.

How to reduce stroke risk There are certain life choices that can help reduce the risk of stroke. These controllable factors include avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, eating a balanced diet and getting exercise. Other factors, such as family history, age, gender and ethnicity, cannot be controlled. Certain medical conditions can also increase the risk of stroke. These include high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol and obesity.

Rely on Temecula Valley Hospital Temecula Valley Hospital is a designated Stroke Receiving Center for San Diego and Riverside counties. Temecula Valley Hospital’s comprehensive stroke treatment, programs and services have earned the hospital certification from DNV GL Healthcare as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, reflecting the highest level of competence for treatment of serious stroke events.

“With stroke care, you must have the best clinicians and resources, but also the ability to act quickly because of the time-critical nature of these events,” Darlene Wetton, CEO of Temecula Valley Hospital, said. “Receiving this Comprehensive Stroke Certification validates all the efforts we have put into our stroke program and ensures the health and safety of our patients, at the highest level of care our hospital can provide.”

For more information on stroke and stroke treatment at Temecula Valley Hospital, go to www.temeculavalleyhospital.com/services/ stroke-services. Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Temecula Valley Hospital. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians.

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Senior Care

by Nathalie Taylor, with Patty Sargent, FFSC Executive Director

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he adage, “Find a need and fill it,” directly applies to the Foundation for Senior Care, a nonprofit organization in Fallbrook.

The Foundation provides many valuable services; and is filling care gaps in the senior community.

The staff at the Foundation uncovered additional needs as the pandemic hit the Fallbrook area in 2020.

Patty Sargent, executive director of the Foundation for Senior Care, said, “The Foundation saw a need and we filled it.”

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When COVID-19 first surfaced, and the governor gave a shelterin-place order, terrified seniors began calling the office. Many of them watched the news and saw that they were the most vulnerable age group. They were also terrified that they would run out of food, fearing a trip to the grocery store. Some callers cried with relief when they heard that the Foundation could help.

The Foundation advocates took many calls from frightened seniors. One particular senior said, “This is scarier than the time of World War II when we had to black out our windows. It is more frightening because it is an unseen enemy.”

During the shelter-in-place order, the need for a food delivery service suddenly became critical. The Foundation began taking food orders over the phone, then used their care vans for delivery.

Many seniors cannot use computers and could not order online.

Other seniors live in remote areas of De Luz or Rainbow and found that the stores would not deliver to them.

Darlene Weber, senior care advocate and Door-Through-Door coordinator for the Foundation for Senior Care, said, “We helped seniors with food and supplies so that so they could shelter in place and not put themselves at greater risk for contracting the virus.”

After people began benefiting from the delivery service, they called the Foundation office, happy to have enough food and needed supplies.

The attitudes changed. People were thankful, and many told the Foundation staff members: “If it wasn’t for you we would not have had food.”

The Foundation’s Senior Care Advocacy Program can help seniors with any area of concern they may have. Advocates identify needs and figure out how to meet those needs. The program provides referrals, resources, education, and advocacy for seniors and disabled adults in areas of health care, basic needs, social services, Veterans Affairs and other national entitlement benefits in order to allow individuals to live in their homes safely, and to age in place with dignity.

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home is also a critical need.

Another program, the Foundation’s Adult Day The Foundation staff members began working Care, known as The Club, has been providing nonwith case managers while the patients are still in medical social day care in a secure location for many a care facility. At times, the foundation workers years. The program offers a caring environment for prevented patients from being discharged because it those declining cognitively or physically. It is an has been determined that the home environment is engaging environment for adults or seniors in need of not safe. If the Foundation were not involved, many socialization. It also furnishes a needed respite for the of these people would have been discharged to Patty Sargent. caregivers and family members of those who attend.

Shane Gibson photos unsafe environments. Some may not have had a ride Since there is only one bus line that serves Fallbrook, home from the hospital. Others might have returned home without the Foundation’s Care Van program is a necessary service, providany support system in place and then be hospitalized once again. ing rides to local grocery stores, doctors, dentists – wherever people “The Door-Through-Door program is intended to fill that gap need to go. Expanded Rides is a service provided by volunteers between discharge and home, and help to ensure that they are safe, who use their own cars to ferry people to out-of-town medical apso we can reduce the possibility of readmission to the hospital,” pointments. These ride services are donation-based.

Many have benefited from the Foundation’s computer classes, Sargent said.

At times, those returning from the hospital were forced to wait which are taught by senior volunteers. Attendees are taught how to quite a while to get equipment that they needed. The Foundation operate electronic devices such as iPhones and iPads. File managefills that waiting gap with donated medical equipment, which is ment and spreadsheet design classes are also offered. given away free of charge.

“It is an awesome opportunity to work with this organization and “They would not get it otherwise,” Sargent said. “If they give it see the incredibly wonderful impact that they are making in the back when they are done with it, we provide it to the next person.” lives of the seniors that they help. It is just an awesome group. The Foundation care advocates talk through various situations and passion and commitment that the team feels toward their work is figure out how to solve problems. In some cases, a person returning so tangible,” Sargent said. home may need more than one kind of medical equipment – a Find Foundation for Senior Care on the web at: www.foundationforseniorcare.org; or walker, shower chair or a bedside commode. call them at: 760-723-7570.

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[Top left] Beginning of race car. [Above] Dode Martin driving race car.

by Russ Vatnsdale college at Palomar Junior College, which was held on the Vista High School campus. Classes started after the high school students were finished for the day.

My typical day started with my job at the Chevron gas station at the corner of Main Avenue and what is now East Mission Road.

It was operated by a retired Marine, Les Moore. He was very thorough about what he wanted you to do and how he wanted you to do it. I worked from 7 a.m. to noon before driving to Vista.

At 1 p.m. football practice began and finished after 3 p.m. Classes were scheduled from 4-10 p.m.

Our football games played at several local campuses, and Fallbrook High School campus was included. I recall a disastrous first date with a new girl I met from Vista one time. I picked her up, drove to Fallbrook, gave her some money to pay for her dinner then handed her the car keys and went into the locker room to get ready for the game.

After the game, I found her waiting. She had not seen the game because something else had transpired. She was crying and explained that she had an accident. She had no injuries – just to the car. My car. She said some of my friends had helped her get the car on its wheels again. She had tipped it over on the driver’s side after running up a bank on a curve. Just “joy riding,” she said. The fenders could be repaired, but the top of the cab was a mess.

Some of my friends, including Dode Martin and Hank Miranda, convinced me it could be repaired, and Martin volunteered to help. These fellows were all very interested in cars.

The first step in repairing my car was to take it to Horner Heller Ford in Escondido to have the fenders repaired. Then the top was cut off from the back of the windshield – down to the door. This cut made it into an ugly roadster with a tall windshield. Martin had some tools in a pump house on his folks’ place, which we put to real good use, including a welding set. He cut the windshield pillars down in height, and I was sent to Oceanside to have the windshield glazed to fit. It ended up only 5 inches high in the center, and with the pillars welded back together, the project started to look better.

Martin had some rebar – that’s steel for reinforcing concrete – from which he made a cage framework for the top. He made it so that we could detach the top from the car if wanted. His cage copied the outline of the original top; thus, it had no funny lines or angles. We covered this framework with chicken wire. I was sent to www.my-sourcebook.com

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Reader’s Store in town to get cotton quilt batting and some white canvas for the outer shell. We laid the batting over the chicken wire until there was a smooth surface. Now, resourceful Martin got to work on his sister’s treadle sewing machine. He had two seams to do to make the canvas wide enough for the full top. It worked out perfectly. It had now become a real “Carson Top” just like he had on his ‘40 Ford convertible.

Talent? This young man had loads of it. He proved it then and has continued over the years to demonstrate it in the custom car and racing field. He is an example of whom Fallbrook can be proud. He fixed my car.

My car was a 1932 five-window Ford coupe with an oversized V8 engine. It could get up and go, but I never found out its top speed. It came into the family in 1940 for the price of $75. It was the car my dad drove to Escondido where he worked at San Diego Gas and Electric Co. He wore out the original V-8 engine and replaced it with a remanufactured V-8 out of a dump truck. It was the only engine that he could get during the war years. A Meyers company in Los Angeles had rebuilt it.

The car became mine when my dad suddenly died in 1947. He had taught me to take good care of it, including driving safely.

Parts were a little hard to come by for it, whereas I could get lots of parts for the older Model A. For example, when the muffler wore out, he replaced it with a straight exhaust pipe. It was a little loud unless we were careful. Later, we found a muffler that fit. It was from an international pickup, and my cousin Bob Morse welded it on for me. It had a nice tone.

One day Martin borrowed the car for a spin. He left John Galloway’s service station on South Main Avenue, heading north.

He made the tires squeal in all three gears as he burned rubber heading for Fallbrook Street. Dad would not have approved, I think, although I am not positive. He had been no prude in his youth with his Stutz with its straight pipe. He did like his straight pipes.

During the early fall in l949, our bunch, led by Martin, started a car club named “Shafters.” I proudly hung my club plaque, No. 9, on my car until the Korean War ended my local “days of youth.”

One of our regular club gatherings was to drive to San Diego’s Balboa Stadium for the weekly Midget Auto races. It featured fellows like Troy Rutman, Bill Vukovich and others of later Indy 500 fame.

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Allen’s interest in cars goes way back. In fact, you could certainly say it’s in his blood. His grandfather was a chief electrician at the Henry Ford’s Model T plant in Michigan.

When he was growing up in the 1950s, his father had a Studebaker sedan, but they later bought a 1964 Ford station wagon.

From then on, Ford vehicles were “it” for him, especially with his grandfather’s influence.

“I’ve always had a Ford, from a teenager to currently,” he said.

Allen now has three vintage vehicles: a 1946 Model T touring car; a 1959 Ford F100 pickup and a 1965 Ford Ranchero. He loves them all. He drove the F100 for 15 years before recently having it restored.

“I figured I would need a truck in Fallbrook, and I found a great deal online at 11:30 at night,” he said. “The auction closed at midnight, but this was a really good deal so after checking with my wife, we bought the truck. It was in Las Vegas, but that was OK.” Vintage vehicles don’t come cheap.

“The cost to restore a vintage vehicle usually matches what it’s worth – many selling for $35,000 to $55,000,” he said.

There are many makes and models represented in the Fallbrook Vintage Car Club. Some are definitely “show” vehicles, but others may be in the process of being restored. In fact, members aren’t required to have a vintage car, Allen said.

“You just need to have an interest,” he said.

It’s more of a social club, Allen said, with events like barbecues, special events and touring. Members also help each other with things like finding car parts or repairs.

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the pandemic, but there have been social gatherings – always outdoors – and the board has continued to meet monthly, Allen said.

Memberships are for a family, but there are a few single members. There are about 75 members and 120 individuals. Most of the members are in the 60-80 age group, but some are younger, Allen said. Most are retired.

Even with the pandemic, new members have joined in the last year, he said.

The organization’s big event is its car show, which had its run of 54 consecutive years on Memorial Day weekend stopped by COVID-19. The 2020 and 2021 shows were canceled, but Allen said the board of directors is already making plans for the 55th event Sunday, May 30, 2022, on Memorial Day weekend. The event was last held in 2019 at Pala Mesa Country Club, but the board is considering a return to Potter Junior High School, where it was held for many years.

The car show has attracted 12,000 to 15,000 visitors in recent years, featuring 450 to 500 cars. Allen said he anticipates the same numbers for 2022.

There is also an RV group within the club where members arrange camping trips.

Allen said his wife doesn’t have the same interest in vintage cars, but that she enjoys the social aspects.

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[Left] The Ford 100 is a 1959 and the S-64 Skycrane was built/delivered to the Army in 1958.

“I took photos of all of the firefighting helicopters with my truck at Fallbrook Airpark when they took over the runway to fight the May 2014 Fire. It’s one of the reasons the Airpark is an essential resource for Fallbrook. After a fire or earthquake, etc., the airpark can serve as a drop point for water, food, medical supplies, and personnel,” Doug Allen said.

The car club is affiliated with the American Antique Car Association, which defines antique cars being 25 or more years old.

“The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club members share a common interest in the preservation and appreciation of vintage vehicles,” according to the organization’s website. “We are dedicated to serving others through donations to local charitable organizations and participation in events and activities that reflect positively on the Fallbrook community.

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Early History of Newspapers in Fallbrook

by Tom Frew & Village News Staff

Reprinted with permission by the Fallbrook Historical Society

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here are 135 years of newspaper history in Fallbrook with some gaps of publication in the early years. These journals are an invaluable record of Fallbrook’s history. The Historical Society continues to research the different newspapers, the timing of them, and their editors.

In 1885, the West Fall Brook townsite was being surveyed. One

livery stable, and a hotel were already open for business. Two churches and a temperance union were holding regular meetings.

Merchants were buying town lots to build shops. A larger hotel and a school were being planned. There was a strong desire to have a town newspaper. The nearest newspaper was the San Luis Rey Star more than 10 miles away by horseback.

The Neff family had a large homestead one mile south of town.

They persuaded their son, who worked as a newspaper printer in Sacramento, to come to Fallbrook. A printing press was set up in one the few existing buildings, possibly in Abbotts Hall above the livery stable. This building, better known today as the Oddfellows, is still standing on Beech Street.

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In 1885, Ben Neff’s Fallbrook Review may have been printed in an upstairs corner lot of this 1882 building on Beech Street. Originally called Abbotts Hall, it was a livery stable downstairs with meeting space upstairs.

Fallbrook Review 1885-1886 Fallbrook’s first newspaperman was 27-year-old Benjamin Neff. The first issue of the Fallbrook Review was April 30, 1885.

Social news, advertisements, legal notices and regional rumors filled the pages. The Review pages were 6 columns wide and printed each Thursday. Subscriptions were $2 a year (in advance) or 75 cents for 3 months. There were less than 200 households in greater Fallbrook in 1885. To make ends meet, 19th century newspapers typically operated a printing business between the weekly publications.

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G.F. Van Velzer used a Washington Hand Press to publish the Fallbrook Review 1887-1890. This was typical technology in the 1880s-90s.

to press the pages evenly, one page at a time. The Fallbrook Review was only 4 pages per edition, 2 sheets folded, printed front and back. Being the only reporter and the printer; plus selling advertising, subscriptions and collecting payments was a long week. Ben Neff lasted at it for only 2 years. In 1887, young Ben married Mamie Tomlins of the Tomlins Hotel family and took a printing job with the San Diego Union for a steady paycheck and regular work hours. The Fallbrook Review was taken over by J.W. Cheatham, a Fallbrook promoter and real estate agent. The printer G.F. Van Velzer was enticed to come to Fallbrook for a good

price on 10 acres of land from Ben’s younger brother, Millard Neff. Cheatham then hired Van Velzer.

Fallbrook Review 1887-1890 Gilbert Francis (G.F.) Van Velzer “rented” Cheatham’s newspaper and became the publisher of the Review, which now had 300 subscribers. The popular Van Velzer family made Fallbrook their home for the next 21 years. A quiet man, G.F. was always listening and jotting down notes for the Review in a small notepad.

The newspaper was a family affair. His wife and sons helped to get the weekly newspaper out. In 1990, after 3 years,

Early edition of the Fallbrook Review. Howe Post Office was at the train station in Santa Margarita Canyon. The Review may have been printed in the Oddfellows Hall which is straight up the hill following today’s De Luz/Pico Road.

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G.F. Van Velzer (with beard) surrounded by his family in Fallbrook in 1901. Sitting front left is his son Francis Clare (F.C.) The Van Velzers lived in Fallbrook for 21 years (1887-1907) on today’s Rocky Crest Road., usually involved with printing newspapers. F.C. later wrote they had moved away because business was slow in Fallbrook, and the town of Beaumont, Riverside County recruited his father to come print the Beaumont Gazette.

neighbor, Rev. William Pittenger.

This building on the right at 212 N. Main Ave was the original Masonic Hall in Fallbrook.

Dr. Bowers Fallbrook Observer was printed in the lower right in 1893-1894.

G.F. retired to his Fallbrook farm to be a fruit grower, also becoming caretaker for the 20 acres of orchards of his new

Fallbrook Union 1892-1893 In January 1892, Van Velzer relaunched his newspaper as the Fallbrook Union. The Union was a remarkable 12 pages, following a familiar pattern of reporting on the social and civic news of Fallbrook country, plus strongly advocating for a Fallbrook irrigation district. The Union lasted only 22 months. G.F. took his wife on an extended trip by railroad to see the Chicago World’s

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Stephen Bowers, publisher of the Fallbrook Observer during 1893-94. He was a preacher and amateur archeologist. A controversial figure, he stayed less than a year.

Fair and sold his paper to a printer who was running from trouble.

Fallbrook Observer 1893-1894 Dr. Stephen Bowers renamed the Union as the Fallbrook Observer. The Observer’s office was in the original Masonic Hall on N. Main Ave, a building that still stands today. When Van Velzer returned to Fallbrook, Bowers hired him to print the Observer.

Bowers’ time in Fallbrook lasted just 6 months, before he sold the newspaper to Montgomery Moulton and left town.

Fallbrook Observer 1895-1896 Montgomery M. Moulton was a 21-year-old Spanish-American War veteran. The Observer lasted just 2 years under Moulton.

When the Observer actually stopped publication is not certain.

Despite often being away working other jobs, the politically ambitious Moulton continued to list himself in directories as publisher of the Observer through the year 1900. Moulton likely would have needed Van Velzer’s assistance to put out a weekly newspaper, if he actually did. Yet Van Velzer’s son Clare, in his autobiography “In the Year 1900 A Nickel Bought A Lot”, clearly describes helping his father print a newspaper in 1902 and later.

There are no known surviving copies of a Fallbrook newspaper after 1896.

Whenever Van Velzer stopped printing, there would not be another Fallbrook newspaper for years until a new publisher came along.

Fallbrook Enterprise 1911-1995 Henry Voorhees (H.V.) Alexander came from San Diego and founded the Fallbrook Enterprise. The first issue was March 1911 and just 4 pages. Economic conditions were improving in Fallbrook after the 1896 national depression. The Smelser family had arrived and founded Citizens Commercial Bank. They started the Commercial Club, a forerunner of today’s Chamber of Commerce. Alexander created the Enterprise to be an unabashed supporter of the virtues of Fallbrook, loudly promoting coming economic opportunities. Alexander would retire in 1919 but the Enterprise would go on uninterrupted for the next 84 years.

It was still a sleepy 8 page newspaper into the 1950s when in 1955, Wilbur and Marian Mackey purchased the Fallbrook Enterprise.

Despite Wilbur‘s death in 1966, the newspaper remained with the Mackey family until 1988. By then the newspaper published 52 to 56 pages weekly. www.my-sourcebook.com

In 1988 it was sold to the Escondido Times Advocate which was owned by the Chicago Tribune.

The Enterprise was published independently for several more years but ultimately became part of the daily Escondido paper.

There was another daily in North County called the Blade Citizen, which was an independent paper. It was sold and was consolidated with the Escondido Times Advocate and all the North County papers were consolidated into one paper and the name was changed to the North County Times.

Fallbrook Village News 1988-Present Day When Fallbrook lost it’s independent paper people were not happy and many of the subscriptions were dropped with the North County Times. It was at that time, in 1988 that Village News was started. Julie Reeder, alongside Michele Howard, Sue Decker, and photographer Dick O’Brien started the weekly paper focusing on Fallbrook, Bonsall, Rainbow, De Luz, Pala and Pauma. Because it was a community effort, about 25 stockholders supported the paper with about $2,000 each.

In 2000 all the community newspapers in southwest Riverside County were sold and assimilated into the Riverside Press Enterprise. Village News started the Valley News to meet the needs of the southwest Riverside County cities.

Both papers grew and staff was brought on as needed, growing to about 25 employees and a dozen independent contractors. The “recipe” both papers used was to combine staff-written local stories 50% with 50% pieces contributed by local nonprofits, schools, churches and businesses so that it was truly a community paper.

The newspaper industry then began a radical change in the 2000s

with the growth of the internet and a technological revolution.

Half of the independent community papers in the United States were sold or closed. Podcasts and YouTube grew exponentially.

Local TV and cable news changed as well.

Village and Valley News continued to fluctuate with technology and the economy, surviving the recession of 2008, a flood in their office, Russian hacking and ransomware, etc. The papers scaled back where possible when needed, but continued to digitize with websites and even started a full scale digital agency to meet the digital and social media needs of their customers. In addition to the digital and social media needs, the Village and Valley websites garnered hundreds of thousands of readers per month between the print newspapers, websites and podcasts. The Village News earned about 200 journalistic and community awards and as of the writing of this story, has survived the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, which it took seriously and kept its readers informed 24/7 on numbers, vaccines, etc., despite the devastation of businesses who were closed by the state and the obvious affect on newspaper advertising.

Publisher Julie Reeder said, “Running a newspaper in the greater Fallbrook area is a great responsibility, a great privilege and a great challenge. It is a hub of dependable information by people who are local and involved in our community. It’s a way to keep our residents informed and a way for people to voice their concerns and opinions on every subject, giving them an uncensored voice with their friends and neighbors. It’s a way to support businesses, nonprofits, schools and all the students and people who are doing great things.”

It’s a privilege to share our experiences and lives with each other.

Village News staff contributed to the 1950 through 2021 portion involving Mackeys and Village News.

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Struggle and Triumph – Fallbrook Restaurants That Survived The Pandemic

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by Nathalie Taylor

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very day of the week enticing aromas drift from Fallbrook’s various restaurants to lure diners through the doors. But, unfortunately, during the COVID-19 pandemic, aromatic scents were more difficult to detect. Restaurant owners were struggling to keep their businesses alive. Unfortunately, some did not survive, but many did.

This article highlights only a sampling of the resilient Fallbrook restaurants that survived the pandemic and triumphed over their microscopic enemy.

A great deal of effort goes into making a restaurant flow smoothly – a lot more than most people realize. During the pandemic, restaurant owners were thrown off course and had to fight to keep their establishments alive. The greater Fallbrook area is unique in the fact that many of the restaurant owners work regularly on the premises.

However, the restaurants that were usually a buzzing hive of activity had lost most of their buzz. During the lockdown, some of what makes restaurants attractive to diners was just a memory – inviting ambiance, comfortable seating, background music and capable servers. The charged atmosphere of the bustling restaurants was just a memory.

Fortunately, the delicious fare in many of the establishments remained constant – it was just served in take-out containers!

Restaurant owners had to learn to balance food orders with prospective diners, and it didn’t always balance favorably. Jon Large, proprietor of El Jardin, commented, “We couldn’t do salads because the spring mix would go bad.”

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through clientele. Thanks to the drivethrough window, dine-in customers were able to continue their Mediterranean taste journeys.

The proprietor of Greek Chicken, Hamid Moallem, is frequently on the premises, which he feels is important. As a world traveler and food connoisseur, Hamid has learned from various culinary cultures, and his food offerings reflect that experience.

Greek Chicken’s taste experience is Mediterranean – the kabobs are reminiscent of Turkey and the gyros and baklava transport you to Greece.

Café des Artistes proprietors Scott and Lori Anders went into escrow three days before the pandemic lockdown. However, the restaurant was one of those that relocated, for a time, to Main Avenue after the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce obtained a permit to close the street.

The Fallbrook Art Center also stepped in to help the Anders. “The Art Center reduced the rent and helped to generate business,” Scott noted.

Café des Artistes was remodeled during the pandemic, and Scott and Lori developed a new menu with locally sourced ingredients. Their cuisine focus is soups, salads and panini sandwiches. According to their website, Café des Artistes is, “A café for celebrating art in food and art in life with a European flair.”

Another Fallbrook establishment that opened its doors during the pandemic was Kindred Coffee. Owned by Laura Koop and her family, the restaurant debuted in 2020 during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Laura explained, “It [the restaurant] was

unique during the pandemic – and part of it was because I think that people loved the thought of something new. It seemed like everything was closing down and going in the opposite direction. What I saw in Fallbrook was that people were really pulling for someone to make it. We were charging forward. That helped us gain momentum.”

Laura and her family had researched the Fallbrook restaurant scene and discovered culinary gaps that needed to be filled. One gap was the need for fresh-baked bakery items.

Serving salads, wraps, and sandwiches for breakfast and lunch, Kindred Coffee’s offerings also include fresh-baked pastries, craft coffee, and – for a cool dessert break – gelato!

Faro Trupiano is the owner of two Fallbrook establishments – Trupiano’s Italian Bistro and 127 West Social House.

His heritage is Italian, and he has traveled to Italy to research the country’s varied cuisines. Armed with information from his travels, along with what he learned from his mother, Faro adeptly develops his own recipes. The bistro’s menu is brimming with traditional Italian dishes, but also has a touch of Faro’s own culinary creations.

127 West serves “California Modern Cuisine,” and the menu is full of innovative entrees made with enticing ingredients such as piquillo citrus aioli, white truffle dust, and caramelized pear.

There are some culinary crossovers between the two restaurants, but each establishment offers its own unique and inventive dishes, which are made from scratch. www.my-sourcebook.com

Café des Artistes proprietors Scott and Lori Anders went into escrow three days before the pandemic lockdown.

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127 West Social House offers a succulent Courtesy photo Blackened Salmon entree.

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It speaks volumes for the community and their loyalty to the local businesses. It is times like these where I wouldn’t want to be in any other community.

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During the pandemic, Faro expanded his patio area at 127 West, and also built a new patio at Trupiano’s. At the same time, a drive-through window was utilized at Trupiano’s. The practically contact-free experience was a comfort to many patrons.

Faro describes his experience with the pandemic, “Because of the ‘to-go’ following at Trupiano’s, I didn’t take as much of a hit as I did at 127, because I created 127 to have a vibe that is only experienced when you dine in. When Covid was at its worst, and it was ‘to-go’ only – that was when 127 really struggled, but Trupiano’s thrived.”

He continued, “I am going on my 17th year at Trupiano’s and my 7th year at 127. We have not only survived the fire [At 127], we have now survived the pandemic because of the support

Fresh berry salad from The Garden Center Café can be enjoyed in the sunny indoor area or the lush garden patio.

of the community. We were able to survive both, and that is remarkable. It speaks volumes for the community and their loyalty to the local businesses. It is times like these where I wouldn’t want to be in any other community.”

The Garden Center Café is sparkling, full of light and pleasant. Owned by Bill and Vicki Porter, the food is aptly prepared by the chefs who use fresh and innovative ingredients.

In addition to a colorful, crisp indoor area, the establishment affords a lush garden patio for alfresco dining. At the Garden Center Café, guests can enjoy a delectable dinner with a touch of elegance, or a savory lunch with a dash of sunshine!

The Garden Center Café’s sister restaurant is El Jardin Mexican Restaurant.

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Kindred Coffee is a light and airy place to enjoy breakfast or lunch.

entrees, diners embark on a zesty culinary journey to Mexico peppered with spices, sauces, and a mélange of marvelous tastes.

Jon Large, proprietor, shared his thoughts on the restaurant’s struggle during the pandemic, “This town always goes above and beyond with support, and with Covid it was the same – they supported us as much as they possibly could. We understood that some were out of work. Many in our solid customer base were unable to support us. We are grateful for the support that allowed us to tread water for a year. At this point we are starting to rebuild.”

In explanation of what kept them afloat, Jon said, “The biggest thing was being diligent and watching what was occurring each week. Because it was an unprecedented situation, and we didn’t have any data to go by, it came down to trying to acquire as much data as possible. We had to find out how to make things work.”

He continued, “We would reevaluate at the end of each week, and tweak it a bit. We juggled the hours and the labor. We tried to stay on top of it as much as we could.”

Keeping the doors open and keeping their employees working

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were top priorities. Jon explained, “It was really important to make sure that the people who had been with us all these years weren’t just thrown by the wayside. If it weren’t for those people and the responsibility we felt toward them, we might have shut down for a while. But, we knew that they needed us as much as we needed them.”

The Coal Bunker restaurant, owned by brothers Jason and Jeff Stankaitis, is a fulfillment of a life-long dream. The establishment opened on April 11, 2020 – during the pandemic lockdown – forcing them to work on a take-out basis only. Since the restaurant had just opened, they were able to keep the staff to a minimum, which was helpful.

The establishment’s decor has a subtle train theme; and the restaurant is located across the street from the town’s red caboose. The Coal Bunker’s focus is Southern cuisine, but you may find a few surprises with an international flair – dishes such as Shepherd’s Pie and Smashed Confit Potato. The brothers pride themselves on buying locally and cooking from scratch.

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The owners of the new Smokin Bird BBQ restaurant in Fallbrook are Dan Pundik, right, and his wife, Jillian, seen with son Noah, 11. Not pictured is their Shane Gibson photo youngest son, Dylan, 8.

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“Simple, but still elegant,” is how Jason described the Coal Bunker’s cuisine.

Throughout the many difficult months of the pandemic, most of our local restaurants prevailed, including, The Veranda at the Grand Tradition, Z Cafe, Yama Restaurant & Sushi Bar, Rainbow Oaks, Estrella’s Restaurant, Casa Estrella, Rosa’s Mexican Restaurant, Harry’s Sports Bar and Grill, Fallbrook Cafe, Brother’s Bistro, Peking Wok, Smokin Bird, Yogurt Palace, Firehouse Broiler, Fresco Grill, Tekila Cocina Mexicana, Thai Thai, Cortez Mexican Food,Village

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Pizza, Las Brisas Taqueria, El Parque, Robertito’s, Denny’s, Mariscos El Pacifico Mexican & Seafood, Nessy Burgers, Fallbrook Coffee Company and our fast food restaurants. We are even getting a new Winchell’s Donut House that will be serving sandwiches!

What these varied and remarkable establishments need now is a flood of patrons. Use the Dining Guide to explore new restaurants and experiences. You will certainly enjoy a satisfying dining experience when sampling the delicious fare offered by our eclectic array of restaurants.

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Nonprofit Organizations & SERVICE CLUBS

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Arts CAST and Mission Theater 200 North Main Street Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 731-2278 www.castacademy.org infocastacademy@gmail.com Fallbrook Art Association 127 N Main Ave, Suite B Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 645-0491 www.fallbrookartassn.org Fallbrook Art Center 103 South Main Street Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-1414 www.fallbrookartcenter.org info@fallbrookartcenter.org Fallbrook Chorale 731 South Stage Coach Lane Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 390-9726 www.fallbrookchorale.org 126

Fallbrook Music Society P.O. Box 340 Fallbrook, CA 92088 131 West Beech Street Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 451-8644 www.fallbrookmusicsociety.org Fallbrook School of the Arts 310 East Alvarado Street Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-6383 www.fallbrookschoolofthearts.org info@fallbrookschoolofthearts.org

Businesses Bonsall Chamber of Commerce 5256 South Mission Road, Suite 311 Bonsall, CA 92003 (760) 630-1933 www.bonsallchamber.org

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Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce 111 South Main Avenue Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-5845 www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org

Fallbrook Headstart MAAC Project (Half Day) 401 West Fallbrook Street Fallbrook, CA 92029 (760) 723-4189 www.maacproject.org

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Fallbrook Literacy Center (760) 723-2294 www.laubachsandiego.org

Bonsall Education Foundation 5256 South Mission Road, Suite 703 #606 Bonsall, CA 92008 www.bonsallschools.org info@bonsallschools.org California Retired Teachers Association, Avocado Division 81 https://div81.calrta.org/ Fallbrook Headstart MAAC Project (Full Day) 901 Alturas Road Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 731-2062 www.maacproject.org

Environment Fallbrook Beautification Alliance P.O. Box 434 Fallbrook, CA 92088 www.fallbrookbeautification.org Fallbrook Land Conservancy 1815 South Stage Coach Lane Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-0889 www.fallbrooklandconservancy.org FLC@fallbrooklandconservancy.org

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Live Oak Park Coalition 2746 Reche Road Fallbrook, CA 92028 Fallbrook Trails Council PO Box 316 Fallbrook, CA 92088 fallbrooktrailscouncil@gmail.com

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The “Club” Adult Day Care 320 West Alvarado Street Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 723-0890 www.foundationforseniorcare.org pwright@foundationforseniorcare.com Fallbrook Regional Health District 138 South Brandon Road Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 731-9187 www.fallbrookhealth.org fallbrookhealthcare@earthlink.net Hope Clinic for Women 125 East Hawthorne St Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-4105 www.fallbrookprc.com contact@hopefallbrook.com PO Box 1588 Fallbrook, CA 92088

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Foundation for Senior Care 135 South Mission Road Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 723-7570 www.foundationforseniorcare.org fsc@foundationforseniorcare.org PO. Box 2155 Fallbrook CA 92088 North County Lifeline 200 Michigan Avenue Vista, CA 92084 (760) 726-4900 www.nclifeline.org REINS 4461 South Mission Road Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 731-9168 www.reinsprogram.org

Hobbies Fallbrook Adult Softball League www.ingoldsportspark.com Fallbrook Amateur Radio www.fallbrookarc.org k6qva@fallbrookarc.org Fallbrook Camera Club (760) 728-1288 mike.reardon@sbcglobal.net Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society 123 West Alvarado Street Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-1130 www.fgms.org info@fgms.org Fallbrook Quilt Guild PO. Box 1704 Fallbrook, CA 92088 www.fallbrookquiltguild.com Fallbrook Vintage Car Club PO. Box 714 Fallbrook, CA 92088 www.fallbrookvintagecarclub.org president@fallbrookvintagecarclub.org

Local/Government /Political ARC - Association for the Rainbow Community 5307 5th Street Rainbow, CA 92028 rpoaarc@gmail.com Bonsall Community Center Association 31505 Old River Road Bonsall, CA 92003 (760) 631-5200 Bonsall Community Sponsor Group www.bcsg.org Fallbrook Community Planning Group (760) 715-3359 kkeyman007@gmail.com Fallbrook Democratic Club 331 East Elder Street Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 895-1778 www.fallbrookdemocraticclub.com

Fallbrook Republican Women Federated PO. Box 1328 Fallbrook, CA 92088 www.republicanwomenfallbrook.com RepublicanWomenOfCa. Fallbrook@gmail.com Fallbrook Village Association PO. Box 2438 Fallbrook, CA 92088 (760) 723-8384 www.fallbrookvillage.org FPUD 990 East Mission Road Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-1125 www.fpud.com Morro Hills Community Services District PO. Box 161 Fallbrook, CA 92088-0161 (760) 723-3642 www.morrohillscsd.com Rainbow Municipal Water District 3707 Old Highway 395 Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-1178 www.rainbowmwd.com

Military Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1924 Women’s Auxiliary Men’s Auxiliary 1175 Old Stage Road Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-8784 www.fallbrookvfw.com

Seniors The “Club” Adult Day Care 320 West Alvarado Street Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 723-0890 Fallbrook Senior Center & Thrift Shop 399 Heald Lane Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-4498 www.fallbrookseniorcenter.com

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Fallbrook Senior Softball (760) 751-8389 www.fallbrookseniorsoftball.org join@fallbrookseniorsoftball.com

Care Van Free transportation for seniors and the disabled (760) 723-7570

Foundation for Senior Care 135 South Mission Road Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 723-7570 www.foundationforseniorcare.org fsc@foundationforseniorcare.org P.O. Box 2155, Fallbrook, CA 92088

Christians Praying for Revival www.CPRwalk.com CPRwalk@gmail.com

Service Angel Shop; Angel Society of Fallbrook 1002 S. Main Avenue Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-6513 www.theangelsociety.org angelsociety32@gmail.com Bonsall Rotary Club P.O. Box 934 Bonsall, CA 92003 www.bonsallrotary.com Bonsall Woman’s Club P.O. Box 545 Bonsall, CA 92003 www.bonsallwomansclub.org Bottom Shelf/Friends of the Fallbrook Library 124 South Mission Road Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 451-9606

Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary 232 West Aviation Road Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 685-3533 www.fallbrookanimalsanctuary.org Fallbrook Community Center 341 Heald Lane Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-1671 www.fallbrookcommunitycenterfriends.org Fallbrook Food Pantry 140 North Brandon Road Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-7608 www.fallbrookfoodpantry.org Fallbrook Masonic Lodge No. 317 203 Rocky Crest Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 723-7830 www.fallbrookfreemason.org Fallbrook Village Rotary P.O. Box 2186 Fallbrook, CA 92088 (760) 731-7321 www.fallbrookvillagerotary.com fallbrookvillagerotary​@yahoo.com

Fallbrook Woman’s Club 238 West Mission Road Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-1758 www.fallbrookwomansclub.org P.O. Box 208 Fallbrook, CA 92088 Hidden Treasures Thrift Store 913 South Main Street Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 723-2800 Legacy, The Community Foundation 5256 South Mission Road, Suite 1210 Bonsall, CA 92003 (760) 941-8646 www.legacyendowment.org info@legacyendowment.com Rotary Club of Fallbrook PO. Box 1227 Fallbrook, CA 92088 (760) 694-8688 www.fallbrookrotary.org St. John’s Thrift Shop 1075 South Mission Road Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 723-9520 www.stjohnsfallbrook.com/thrift-shop

California Macadamia Society P.O. Box 1298 Fallbrook, CA 92088 (760) 728-8081 Community Learning Center Computer Classes and Open Lab (760) 723-7570 Daughters of the British Empire www.dbenational.org Daughters of Norway Hulda Garborg Lodge No. 49 (760) 468-7406 www.daughtersofnorway.org Fallbrook Alumni Association fallbrookalumni@gmail.com Fallbrook Garden Club P.O. Box 1702 Fallbrook, CA 92088 www.fallbrookgardenclub.org fallbrookgardenclub@gmail.com Fallbrook Historical Society P.O. Box 1375 Fallbrook, CA 92088 (760) 723-4125 fallbrookhistoricalsociety.org

St. Peter’s Thrift 520 South Main Avenue Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-7012

Special Interest Cairin Terrier Club of Southern California (760) 728-7133 www.cairnterrier.net

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Fallbrook Newcomers Club P.O. Box 1392 Fallbrook, CA 92088 fallbrooknewcomers.com fallbrooknewcomers@hotmail.com

Rainbow Valley Grange (760) 468-7406 www.grange.org/ rainbowvalleyca689/ rainbowvalleygrange@gmail.com

Grief Support Group 521 East Elder Street, Suite 208 Fallbrook, CA 92028 (Silvergate - where meetings are) (760) 728-8880

Fallbrook Pop Warner P.O. Box 1866 Fallbrook, CA 92088 tshq.bluesombrero.com/fallbrookpw fallbrookpwplayeragent@gmail.com

Fallbrook Riders Club 1627 South Stagecoach Lane Fallbrook, CA 92028 www.fallbrookriders.com

Rally for Children P.O. Box 2575 Fallbrook, CA 92088 www.rallyforchildren.org

Mom Life (760) 941-1430 www.fallbrookbonsallmops.webs.com

Fallbrook Running & Walking Club (760) 689-8800 hammerin77@yahoo.com

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Fallbrook Youth Baseball 324 Elm Tree Lane Fallbrook, CA 92028 www.fallbrookyouthbaseball.com fybwebsite@gmail.com

Palm Society of Southern California (714) 529-3150 www.palmssc.org palmcrazed@aol.com

Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-7233

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Al-Anon Family Groups, AI-ATeen (800) 690-2666

Palomar Family Counseling 120 West Hawthorne Street Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 731-3235

Youth Boys and Girls Club of North County 445 East Ivy Street Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-5871 www.bgcnorthcounty.org

Fallbrook Youth Soccer P.O. Box 271 Fallbrook, CA 92088 (760) 529-0909 www.fbysl.org info@fbysl.org Girl Scouts of San Diego Imperial Council (800) 643-4798 www.sdgirlscouts.org 129

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by Nathalie Taylor Eileen Delaney was a torchbearer for the 2002 Olympic Torch Relay.

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he Olympic motto is “Citius, Altius, Fortius,” which, in English is, “Faster, Higher, Stronger.” Fallbrook resident Eileen Delaney, who was selected to run in the 2002 Olympic Torch Relay as a torchbearer, embodies this motto in more ways than one.

This diligent volunteer has been working to improve the Fallbrook community for many years, and in 2003, she was rewarded for her efforts when she was chosen a California State Senate Woman of the Year.

When Eileen’s eldest daughter nominated her for the torchbearer position, she kept it a secret. Since some torchbearers are chosen for their community involvement, her daughter thought that Eileen was perfect for the honor.

When Eileen opened the envelope tucked underneath their front gate, she read these words: “Congratulations! Out of 250,000 people you have been selected to be an Olympic torchbearer.”

“What made it more exciting is that I was the No. 1 person to bring the Olympic Torch to Orange County from San Diego,” she said. “I actually got my torch lit from the ‘mother flame’ that they carry with them at all times. I felt like a star.”

Eileen carried the torch in January 2002. She said it was an experience that she will never forget. There was high security during her run to ensure that no one extinguished the torch. Security officers were on the ground, and helicopters circled in the air. Eileen’s family members were present to support her and share in the excitement.

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Eileen carried the torch for about a quarter of a mile. A high school student was nominated to accompany her, and Eileen was thoughtful enough to share the torch with her. “I let her carry it for a while – I thought, why not let her share in the excitement,” she said.

Torchbearers do not exchange torches. They only pass the flame to the other runner. Because of this tradition, Eileen was able to keep her torch.

“It was an incredible experience made even better because my daughter nominated me,” Eileen noted.

Eileen and her husband, Phil, have been married for 46 years. The couple has two grown daughters and five grandchildren. Phil and both daughters support Eileen in her endeavors. Eileen and Phil have been full-time residents since 1995. The couple bought their Fallbrook home as a “get-away” in 1993, while still residents of Orange County. However, during one weekend visit she decided that she enjoyed Fallbrook to such a degree that she said to Phil, “I’m not going back (to Orange County).”

This Fallbrook resident has been driven to help others since she was 16 years old and volunteering at Fairview State Hospital in Costa Mesa. Then, early in her marriage, Eileen experienced a family tragedy, which proved to be the catalyst for delving into a more intense life of volunteering. “I made the decision that I could either wallow, or I could help others, and I chose to help others,” she explained.

Eileen never tires of working toward a better community. “When you love a community, you want to do

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whatever you can to improve it – it’s a lot of work if you are going to do it right,” she said. “At times it is difficult because you have to make decisions that sometimes eat at your soul. But, ultimately you have to do the right thing – what is best for everyone.”

Eileen has been called a “workhorse” due to her tenacity, persistence and endurance. In fact, it was due to her community involvement that she was chosen as an Olympic torchbearer.

As two-time Honorary Mayor of Fallbrook, she spearheaded efforts to improve the community.

“Fallbrook is a unique place,” she said. “There are a lot of people

who care about the community.”

Eileen has been a member of the Fallbrook Community Planning Group for 21 years, and currently serves as vice chair. The group advises San Diego County on land use issues. Members are chosen in the general election and serve four-year terms. Eileen chairs the Planning Group’s Design and Review Board Committee, as well as the Land Use Committee.

This hard worker also has the honor of chairing Supervisor Jim Desmond’s Revitalization Infrastructure Committee for Fallbrook. “We are updating zoning and design guidelines for the

Eileen Delaney, middle, is named “Chamber of Commerce Champion” in 2019 with State Sen. Brian Jones and Assemblymember Marie Waldron.

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Angel Society of Fallbrook

Celebrating 43 years

Serving the Greater Fallbrook Community

ince 1978, the Angel Society has donated more than $4.1 Sthrough million in funds to local nonprofits and other worthy causes the operation of our Angel Shop.

Angel volunteers from left to right: Louise Small, Billie Foli and Chris Hawranik.

We are proud of our success, but also grateful for the hard work and dedication of our volunteers, who have numbered in the thousands over the years.

Due to the onset of the pandemic, we are operating on a minimal schedule until further notice. We are grateful for the generosity of the many members of our community who continue to bring us their donations of gently used clothing, household goods, small furniture and collectibles. Your support has been vital to our business.

Together, we look forward to many more years of serving the greater Fallbrook community.

The Angel Shop is located at 1002 S. Main, Fallbrook, CA 92028 (corner of Main Avenue and Aviation Road)

Open Wed-Sat 10am to 1pm

Donation Hours are Wed-Sat 10am to 12:30pm

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Salt Lake City, with the state Capitol, Great Salt Lake and snow-capped Wasatch Mountains seen at sunset, was the host city of the 2002 winter Olympics.

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When you love a community, you want to do whatever you can to improve it – it’s a lot of work if you are going to do it right...

At times it is difficult because you have to make decisions that sometimes eat at your soul. But, ultimately you have to do the right thing – what is best for everyone.

– Eileen Delaney

downtown area,” she explained, “We are also looking at paths and trails – anything to do with the infrastructure.”

The North County Boys and Girls Club has a special place in

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ONLINE DONATIONS Visit www.fallbrookfoodpantry.org Your donation TODAY will help feed hundreds of families in Greater Fallbrook TOMORROW!

VOLUNTEER For volunteer opportunities, please call at 760-728-7608 or register online.

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her heart. When Eileen served on the board of directors she was honored as “Boys & Girls Club Champion.” During her time with the club, she co-chaired their annual fundraiser on two occasions.

“It was a lot of work, but a lot of fun,” she said. “When helping the children of our community you feel really good.

Eileen is a past member of the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce board of directors, and was chosen “Chamber of Commerce Champion” in 2019, as well as “Citizen of the Year.”

She serves on the San Diego County Citizen’s Law Enforcement Review Board and is currently vice chair.

“I am dedicated to helping improve the lives of others, and to making San Diego County a better and safer place to live and visit, with emphasis on Fallbrook,” she said. “All of the things I have done for Fallbrook are all different, but are all the same, because they benefit the community. A lot of people think that they can’t make a difference, but if you work in your own community you can make a difference.”

Thank you all so very much for your support and concern for our community in-need…your generosity and compassion is beyond philanthropic — it is pure LOVE!

Fallbrook Food Pantry is taking the Coronavirus (COVID-19) serious and here is how we are addressing the food insecurity concern.

Food Distribution is still a no-touch service. All food, dry goods, canned, frozen meats, dairy items, bread and fresh produce are pre-bagged. Our hours of operation will remain the same: Monday-Friday 9:30am-12:30pm.

140 N. Brandon Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028 760.728.7608 www.fallbrookfoodpantry.org “when you are hungry, nothing else matters.”

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House with American Flag, Park City, Utah, Winter Olympics, 2002.

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Former School Superintendent Loves Retirement in Fallbrook Dale and Dawn Mitchell sit with other visiting committee members at a restaurant in Jakarta. Dale Mitchell travels overseas to do school quality reviews.

When not volunteering, Dale and Dawn Mitchell enjoy travelling.

Here they are outside Westminster Abbey in London.

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hen Dale Mitchell retired in September 2014 after seven years as superintendent of the Fallbrook Union High School District, he and his wife faced a decision of where to live.

It was a no-brainer, he said.

“We have three adult children in Southern California, so it was a natural choice,” Dale Mitchell said.

He cited the community, weather, traffic, proximity to family and recreational activities – just an ideal spot from all perspectives.

“I most appreciate the volunteerism in the community,” he said. “People recognize that the success of the community is dependent on individuals stepping up to support the community.”

Dale Mitchell grew up in Carlsbad, graduated from Carlsbad High School and was linebacker at University of Southern California, before playing for the San Francisco 49ers in 1975-1977. He returned to Carlsbad as a teacher and principal, moving on to administration jobs in Corona-Norco, Twentynine Palms and the Sacramento area.

He’s lived in Fallbrook for 13 years now, his longest tenure in any community as an adult.

Before retirement, he decided to keep active in three community activities: the Rotary Club, Boys and Girls Club and Fallbrook Food Pantry.

“I didn’t want to retire and do nothing,” he said. “I still have the energy and enthusiasm to help others, especially those less fortunate.”

He’s served on board of directors of the North

County Boys & Girls Club since 2011. He helps with special events and leadership, relying on paid staff to interact with the youth.

With the Fallbrook Food Pantry, he served first a volunteer, but it became apparent he would be more beneficial as a board member.

“There’s a significant need in the community,” Mitchell said. “Fallbrook residents are very generous in support. There is plenty of food for community members in need.”

He was also instrumental in the nonprofit securing its own building. He has completed a two-year commitment as president of the board. Effective Jan. 1, the new board president was Henry Lykken III. With his 36 years in education as a teacher, principal and administrator, he is still involved in providing program quality reviews for an accreditation commission at international schools, primarily in the Far East and Middle East. It’s allowed him to combine trips to numerous countries and his unique experience in education.

Faith is extremely important in Mitchell’s life.

“My personal relationship with Jesus Christ is a high priority,” he said. “Part of my responsibility as a Christian is to be a testimony to those in the community. The only way you can do that is engaging with the community.

“I don’t consider myself a mentor, but people have told me they see how I behave and my actions. I just hope they learn to recognize it’s more important for them to emulate Jesus Christ than me,” he said. www.my-sourcebook.com

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Daily Programs Offered:  Character and Leadership Development  Education and Career Development (Homework Help)

 Health and Life Skills (Triple Play)  Sports, Fitness & Recreation  The Arts (Music, Visual Arts) Safety is the number one priority of Boys & Girls Clubs of North County and we are doing everything possible to keep our members, staff, and volunteers protected from the COVID-19 virus.

Youth Development Strategy: Club Sites: Our Boys & Girls Clubs programs promote the development of young people by instilling a sense of competence, a sense of belonging and a sense of power & influence.

With this strategy, self-esteem is enhanced and an environment is created to provide an opportunity for our youth to BE GREAT!

• Ingold Unit • Fallbrook Street Elementary • William H. Frazier Elementary • Live Oak Elementary • Maie Ellis Elementary • La Paloma Elementary • Potter Jr. High • Turnagain Arms Apartments

Our Mission: Hours of Operation: School year from school dismissal until 6:00pm Closed all school holidays and summer

The Mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

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New Places to Play and Enjoy the Outdoors

Clemens Park has a new covered food and barbecue area [left] as well as play equipment, public restrooms and soccer fields [top].

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Live Oak Park upper level.

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his year has seen much activity in the areas of planning, funding and renovations for our local parks.

Clemens Park is finished with play equipment, soccer fields, a covered food and barbecue area and new public restrooms. Don Dussault has beautiful new play structures and landscaping on both the upper and lower playgrounds.

Jackie Heyneman Park has been re-landscaped and is now completely fenced.

Parks to come The new 6.8 acre Fallbrook Local Park will be located on the south side of Fallbrook Street between Morro Road and Golden Road. The park, which was recently approved, has been in the works for more than ten years.

A focus group on a skate park had approximately 70 participants. Fallbrook Skatepark, Inc., has committed $20,000 to support the development of the skateboarding elements in the park.

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Don Dussault park features beautiful new play structures and landscaping on both the upper and lower playgrounds.

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A focus group on the play area also had approximately 70 participants.

The estimated construction costs for the park are $3.8 million.

The county’s 2019-2020 budget appropriated $2 million for the park and other grant funding is likely. The local planning group voted unanimously to recommend that the new park be named after Jim Russell.

Another major park, also years in the making, is the nearly 1,600 acre San Luis River Park. The San Diego County Supervisors have allocated $26.150 million for the project in its 2021-2022 budget.

The San Luis Rey River Park boundaries are yet to be determined and land will be acquired only from willing sellers, so the total acquisition cost estimate may require adjustment, according to San Diego County documents. The San Luis Rey River Park will stretch for 9 miles and will provide open space areas including trails, staging areas and habitat preservation. The park will also include active recreation land such as ball fields, play areas and picnic facilities. The total estimated cost of more than $61.6 million includes $7.7 million which has already been funded. The five-year spending plan also calls for $15 million during the 2023-2024, $9 million in 2024-2025 and $3.75 million for 2025-2026 budget years.

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FINAL CONCEPT PLAN NEW LOCAL PARK IN FALLBROOK LEGEND

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PARKING: 68 STALLS one-way circulation, ingress + egress off E. Fallbrook St. pervious surface for stalls, bioretention swale

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BIKE PARKING: 5 SPOTS

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OFF-LEASH DOG ZONE 22,040 square feet | ~ .5 acre

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SOFT SURFACE TRAILS + NATIVE GARDENS x 3 594 linear feet of trail

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SKATE ELEMENTS 20,160 square feet | ~ .5 acre

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MULTISPORT COURTS 2, 1/2 court basketball + pickleball courts: 34’ x 64’ each

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OPEN FIELD 53,822 square feet | ~ 1.2 acres accommodates U10-11 soccer field: 135’ x 195’

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The new 6.8 acre Fallbrook Local Park will be located on the south side of Fallbrook Street between Morro Road and Golden Road. The park, which was recently approved, has been in the works for more than ten years.

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Live Oak Park is a popular spot for birthday parties.

Next year more information about Keys Creek Preserve is expected to be revealed. Keys Creek Preserve is a planned 20222023 expense including $1 million which would fully fund the design, environmental review and construction of Via Piedra Road to create a staging area which connects to West Lilac Road.

Amenities will include parking stalls, fencing, benches, signage, kiosks and trash containers.

Also in 2023-2024, a bicycle skills course, at a North County location yet to be determined, will be funded at $2 million.

A future local park in the Pala/Pauma Valley area will encompass approximately 4 acres and will include a sports field and a playground. The land acquisition, design, environmental analysis and construction is expected to cost $3.7 million. An initial $1.5 million investment in that park is slated to occur in 2025-2026.

The addition of these new parks to the current outdoor recreational opportunities available in our area will be just another way for residents and visitors to enjoy all of the outdoor beauty the area has to offer.

Joe Naiman contributed to this story.

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Ages 2-5, Full day Kindergarten

We offer care before school and an enrichment program after school (open 7 am-5 pm Mon-Fri). Full day Summer program also available.

We believe every child is a capable learner, growing at his or her own rate, with unique God given talents and will grow best in an environment surrounded by love.

We offer both skill-based and interest-based experiences to promote children's physical, spiritual, social and emotional growth.

Our teachers love nurturing a child's natural curiosity about the world, encouraging exploration and appropriate risk taking, building confidence while children play and learn.

Zion Learning Center Offering a unique support system for homeschooling families, grades 1-12.

All the flexibility of homeschooling (flexibility of schedule, choice of curriculum or charter program) but with the support of certified teachers and a warm and caring classroom environment. We are here for you 5 days per week, offering the social interaction and group activities you would find in a private school at a fraction of the cost. Afternoon-only sessions are now available, featuring PE and music classes for all ages.

Lutheran Church, Preschool/Kindergarten & Learning Center

(760) 723-3500 1405 E. Fallbrook St., Fallbrook, CA 92028 www.zionfallbrookpreschool.org | www.zionfallbrooklc.org

Church Guide Fallbrook Apostolic Church

Christ the King Lutheran Church

135 E. Ivy St. Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-1717

1620 S. Stage Coach Lane Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-3256 www.ctklc-fallbrook.org office@ctkfb.org

Baha’i Faith - Fallbrook P.O. Box 36 Fallbrook, CA 92088 (951) 259-4494 bahai.fallbrook.calif@gmail.com

Bonsall Community Church 31552 Old River Road Bonsall, CA 92003 (760) 945-1276 www.bonsallchurch.com

Centro Cristiano de Victoria 405 W. Fig St. Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 586-8144 www.facebook.com/iglesiaccvfallbrook

Christ Church Fallbrook 2000 Reche Road Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-2007 www.christchurchfallbrook.org

Cornerstone Baptist Church 131 E. Fig St. Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 723-2318 www.cornerstonefallbrook.org office@cornerstonefallbrook.org

CrossWay Community Church 731 S. Stage Coach Lane Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-2966 www.cbcfallbrook.org cbcfallbrook@gmail.com

Emmanuel Baptist Church 911 E. Elder St. Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-2667 www.emmanuelbaptistfallbrook.com fbebc@sbcglobal.net

First Christian Church 318 W. Fig St. Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-7649 www.fccfallbrook.tv

Hilltop Center 331 E. Elder St. Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 723-8291 www.cslfallbrook.org

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Many churches offered outside services in 2020 such as Christ the King Lutheran Church pictured above.

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Inland Hills Community Church

Rainbow Community Church

731 S. Stage Coach Lane Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 689-2039 www.inlandhills.cc

2560 Rainbow Valley Blvd.

Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-2051 www.thechurchatrainbow.com thechurchatrainbow@gmail.com

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 512 S. Stage Coach Lane Fallbrook CA 92028 (760) 728-9824

Life Pointe Church 221 N. Pico Ave. Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-7771 www.lifepointefallbrook.com fallbrookfirstbaptist@gmail.com P.O. Box 2648 Fallbrook, CA 92088

Redeemer Lutheran Church 1978 Reche Road Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-6814 www.redeemerfallbrook.com

Riverview Church 4980 Sweetgrass Lane Bonsall, CA 92003 (760) 941-1430 www.refc.org riverview@refc.org

Living Waters Christian Fellowship

Servant’s Church Calvary Fallbrook

2000 Reche Road Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-1685 www.lwcf.me

1109 E. Fallbrook Fallbrook, CA 92028 www.ccfallbrook.com

North Coast Church

Seventh-day Adventist English Church

1375 S. Mission Road Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 724-6700 www.northcoastchurch.com info@northcoastchurch.com

1200 Old Highway 395 Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 723-7733 www.fallbrookadventist.org office@fallbrookadventist.org

Pauma Valley Community Church

Seventh-day Adventist Spanish Church

32077 Community Church Drive Pauma Valley, CA 92061 (760) 724-6700 www.paumavalleychurch.com info@northcoastchurch.com

Fallbrook Pentecostals 805 E. Mission Road, Suite C Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 451-0567

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SonRise Christian Fellowship 463 S. Stage Coach Lane Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-5804 www.sonrisefallbrook.com

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Parish holds an Margaret Larson photo outside mass.

St. John’s Episcopal Church 434 N. Iowa St. Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728 -2908 www.stjohnsfallbrook.com stjohnsfallbrook@att.net

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Parish 450 S. Stage Coach Lane Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 689-6200 www.stpeter-fallbrook.org

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 621 S. Stage Coach Lane Fallbrook, CA 92028 www.lds.org

United Methodist Church 1844 Winter Haven Road Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 728-1472 www.fallbrookumc.org

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Law Offices of Robert W. Jackson, A.P.C. Attorneys for the People

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ith education in the fields of medicine and law, Fallbrook attorney Robert W. Jackson tackles some of the most difficult cases to bring justice for those suffering from serious spinal or traumatic brain injuries due to negligence or recklessness on the part of another.

The son of a Fallbrook neurosurgeon, Jackson studied chemistry and biochemistry in graduate school providing him with much anatomy and physiology background. He was also studying law and after his father passed away, focused all his attention on law school.

After 36 years as an attorney, Jackson’s favorite part of his job remains reading all the cards and letters he receives from previous clients that have been helped by his firm.

“Hearing their stories about what we’ve done for them that has helped make their life something they look forward to instead of having a bleak outcome is particularly rewarding,” he said.

Jackson’s office also takes on cases against utility companies and government entities that start wildfires, such as the 2007 Rice Canyon fire in San Diego County that burned several thousand acres and hundreds of homes.

Jackson served as the lead liaison for all the Rice Canyon cases and that blossomed into him gaining greater notoriety on a national scale for handling wildfire litigation.

He has been the lead trial counsel or lead liaison counsel for several different cases since that time.

“It was all a new genre at the time, and we developed the national model for handling large scale wildfire cases,” he said.

In addition to his Fallbrook office, Jackson has one in Cardiff-by-the-Sea and three in Northern California. There are four employees in Fallbrook that help keep the local office running, including attorney Federico Lathrop.

Born and raised in Chile, Lathrop has dual citizenship because of his Americanborn father and is bilingual in Spanish and

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Attorneys Robert W. Jackson, left, and Federico Lathrop.

English. After earning his law degree at UCLA, he began working for Jackson as a law clerk and became an attorney there after passing the bar exam in February of 2019.

“Learning everything I have from Mr. Jackson has been a great experience,” Lathrop said. “I really like what he does because it’s a win-win situation when you get to learn, apply law and then help people.”

COVID-19 put all civil cases in the state of California on hold for the past year and all jury trials were continued or postponed.

Despite the challenge of no jury trials locally, Jackson has stayed busy with cases throughout many western states.

“The safety, security and health of my clients and my employees is absolutely critical to me,” he said.

Jackson said San Diego County jury trials may resume in mid-summer and his office will prioritize their backlogged cases on a critical need basis and then chronologically.

“We treat every case that comes in as a trial case but about 98% end in a settlement,” he said.

One of his most memorable cases occurred about 16 years ago and involved a four-year-old who suffered a brain injury from a vehicle accident. About four months ago, Jackson received an update saying the young man was now an honor student in his third year of college.

“We were able to resolve his case and set up a structured settlement fund for the type

of care and treatment he needed,” he said.

“It took care of all his needs, all his future medical costs and put him through college.”

Jackson said the average person doesn’t realize the time and effort that goes into bringing a case to trial citing that for every hour of a trial, there are about 50 hours of preparation that go into it. He said the most important skill a good trial lawyer can have is listening to really hear what someone is trying to say and that serving on a jury is the single greatest contribution anyone can make as a citizen of this country.

“Let me tell you what I repeat to myself time and time again before I start any trial; it’s a quote from Thomas Jefferson: ‘The blood of our heroes and the wisdom of our sages has been dedicated and devoted to obtain the right to trial by jury. That right should be the creed of our political faith,’” Jackson said. “Essentially what President Jefferson was trying to say is that of all the rights that were granted to us under our Constitutional system of government, the right to trial by jury is the one thing that equalizes the playing field in every aspect of society.”

Law Offices of Robert W. Jackson 205 W. Alvarado St. Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 723-1295 www.jacksontriallawyers.com

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MEMBER DIRECTORY ACCOUNTANTS/ TAX PREPARATION:

Grimard & Associates 760-945-0777 5256 S. Mission Rd., #104, Bonsall CA 92003 www.kearnsco.com

ANIMAL SERVICES:

Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary 760-685-3533 230 W. Aviation Rd., Fallbrook CA 92028 www.fallbrookanimalsanctuary.org Rick Williams Dog Training 760-728-1292 packleaderrick@yahoo.com

ARTS/MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT:

Daring Greatly, LLC www.daring-greatly.com

ATTORNEY:

Michael Perdue 760-930-9668 5256 S. Mission Rd., #100, Bonsall CA 92003 www.trustmytrust.com

AUTO COLLISION/REPAIR:

Neiman’s Collision Center 760-728-8810 1381 S Mission Rd., Fallbrook CA 92028

BANKING: Pacific Western Bank 760-639-2000 5256 S Mission Rd., #1001, Bonsall CA 92003 www.pacwest.com

COMMUNITY/CIVIC/NON-PROFIT: Bonsall Chamber of Commerce 760-630-19338 5256 S. Mission Rd., #311, Bonsall CA 92003 www.bonsallchamber.org Bonsall Rotary Club 760-468-3438 www.BonsallRotary.org Bonsall Woman’s Club P.O. Box 545, Bonsall CA 92003 www.BonsallWomansClub.org Fallbrook Senior Center 760-728-4498 399 Heald Lane, Fallbrook CA 92028 www.fallbrookseniorcenter.com 144

REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program 760-731-9168 4461 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook CA 92028 www.reinsprogram.org Republican Women of California 760-723-1954 SUPPORT Bonsall & Fallbrook Team 619-991-1484

ESCROW SERVICES:

DENTIST/ORTHODONTIST: Bonsall Dentist 760-630-5500 5256 S. Mission Rd., #1101, Bonsall CA 92003 www.bonsalldentist.com Dr. Daniel Flores, DDS, MS 760-728-1182 210 E. Fig St., Fallbrook CA 92028 www.floresortho.com

DOG TRAINING: Rick Williams Dog Training 760-728-1292 facebook.com/RickWilliamsPersonalDogTraining

DRY CLEANER: Bonsall Dry Cleaners 760-732-3430 5256 S. Mission Rd., #1004, Bonsall CA 92003

EDUCATION/SCHOOL: Bonsall Unified School District 760-305-5200 X1001 31505 Old River Road, Bonsall CA 92003 www.bonsallusd.com D’Vine Path 949-233-6515 353 Morro Hills Road, Fallbrook CA 92028 www.dvinepath.org

ELDER CARE:

Foundation for Senior Care 760-723-7570 135 S Mission Rd., Fallbrook CA 92028 www.foundationforseniorcare.org Silvergate Retirement Residence 760-728-8880 420 Elbrook Dr., Fallbrook CA 92028 www.SilvergateRR.com Village Escrow Services 760-731-2070 5256 S. Mission Rd., #106, Bonsall CA 92003 www.villageescrowservices.com

FIRE & RESCUE:

North County Fire Protection District 760-723-2012 330 S. Main St., Fallbrook CA 92028 www.ncfire.org

FUNERAL SERVICES:

Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary 760-728-1689 333 N. Vine St., Fallbrook, CA 92028 www.berry-bellandhall.com

GOLF/RESORT:

Bellafonte Resort 760-749-1290 28950 Circle R Way, Escondido CA 92026 Vista Valley Country Club 760-842-6567 29354 Vista Valley Dr., Vista CA 92084 www.vistavalley.com

GROCERY STORE/MARKET:

Daniel’s Market 760-732-1135 5256 S. Mission Rd. #701, Bonsall CA 92003 www.danielsstores.iga.com

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MEMBER DIRECTORY HEALTH/WELL BEING:

Fallbrook Regional Health District 760-731-9187 138 S. Brandon Rd., Fallbrook CA 92028 www.fallbrookhealth.org

HOME DÉCOR:

The Rusted Bucket 760-468-3347 www.facebook.com/therustedbucketboutique

HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES:

Fallbrook Window Washing Company 760-728-8116 www.fallbrookwindowwashing.com

HOSPITAL:

Temecula Valley Hospital 951-331-2220 31700 Temecula Parkway, Temecula CA 92592 www.temeculavalleyhospital.com

INSURANCE:

Hatter, Williams & Purdy Insurance Karen Estes 760-468-4244 43446 Business Park Dr., Temecula CA 92590 www.HWPinsurance.com PJA Insurance Services – Peter Alexakis 760-262-0022 5256 S Mission Rd., #306, Bonsall CA 92003 www.PJAinsurance.com

LIQUOR/SPIRITS:

Bonsall Fine Wine & Spirits 760-945-4427 5256 S. Mission Rd., #841, Bonsall CA 92003 www.bonsallfinewine.com

NEWS/NEWSPAPER:

The Village News, Inc. 760-723-7319 111 W. Alvarado St., Fallbrook, CA 92028 www.villagenews.com, jreeder@reedermedia.com

PHOTOGRAPHY:

Sarah Bracci Photographics 760-803-6816 www.sbphotographics.com

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT:

River Village Properties 760-631-1030 5256 S Mission Rd., #110, Bonsall CA 92003 www.RiverVillagePlaza.com SOURCEBOOK 2021

PUBLIC UTILITIES:

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gainst all the odds affecting businesses during the coronavirus pandemic, Fallbrook’s many artists, musicians and writers kept moving forward by adjusting their art openings and hours and participating in merchant events. They took on virtual classes offering regularly scheduled and well-publicized events in keeping with the current and changing state and county health orders.

The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce engaged others through the farmers market where artists paint and draw in public.

Children were encouraged to cover sidewalks and driveways with chalk art, and the community became more conscious of being socially responsible and caring for their friends and neighbors.

Fallbrook artists stepped forward to host virtual events. The Fallbrook Arts Center of Fallbrook Arts Inc. kept up with their entire exhibit roster, while adhering to public health standards based on county, state and national health guidelines.

In June, the successful “The Find Magnified” was repeated as a change from a traditional exhibit and opening. The large exhibit space and merchandise helped artists to feature their work during the downturn. Consistent with the Fallbrook community, taking patrons temperature as they entered became the norm with face masks required and a Plexiglas shield installed around artwork at the Art Center. In spite of these changes, gallery assistant Lisa Ratnavira at the Fallbrook Art Center said the palpable enthusiasm could be felt in the air as people walked around viewing the artwork.

Kimber Petralito, assistant director of Fallbrook Art Center, said that the artists have been in constant contact, checking to be www.my-sourcebook.com

The Grand Tradition hosts the Fallbrook Art Association Plein Air contest with Ruth Bader Ginsburg making a special appearance as a silent judge.

BJ Lane prepares to paint the Beverly Mansion during the Plein Air contest. Her finished piece is shown in the photo to the left.

sure their work represents the gallery well. One artist described the situation as an interplay between freedom to create, fear of not being able to grab inspiration, worry about safety and a sense of uncertainty about where in a space the work could be installed.

Though at first the pandemic kept the numbers of submitting artists down, they steadily grew.

Even Fallbrook’s Scarecrow Days kept going, even though there was no Harvest Fair this year. Many businesses said they were happy to have things to celebrate for their own sense of possibility and positivity.

Julie Compton, co-president of the Fallbrook Art Association Gallery celebrated the gallery’s 50th anniversary at a gala in 2019 before the pandemic began, developing new and creative approaches to gathering artists submissions, patrons and audiences. All arts groups have been required to change, think on their feet and find new ways to solve the challenges that COVID-19 presented.

“Self-Portrait” by Yuri Ozaki Huntsville of Alabama is an introspective watercolor painting, which seems to create a statement about how all artists have felt during this tumultuous time.

Performing spaces have had an even more difficult time due to social distancing requirements. Many have been thrust into the world where social media is king overnight.

Well-known stages, such as the La Jolla Playhouse and more, had to go dark for almost a year. Recently I received the notice from Theatermania that said “We Will Be Back: Springtime for Broadway after the COVID Winter.”

Others have decided to close, because overcoming this interruption could be impossible. Questions abound – will much of this type of art truly be able to bounce back?

In Ohio, they have a Broadway radio hour which includes people watching a musical at home and conversing about the meaning and techniques of the film and music.

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One artist described the situation as an interplay between freedom to create, fear of not being able to grab inspiration, worry about safety and a sense of uncertainty about where in a space the work could be installed.

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Tradition Estate & Garden because it’s outdoors and very popular. Last year, Scarecrow Ruth Bader Ginsberg came in as a silent judge, watching as BJ Lane painted the outside of Beverly Mansion Portrait, named for Grand Tradition’s visionary Beverly McDougal.

Clearly, all artists in Fallbrook have a deep understanding of that anonymous quote: “Math and science may save the world, but only art makes it worth living there.”

This article is a tribute to all the creatives, musicians and artists in Fallbrook who have kept us going in spite of all odds. The immeasurable vitality they add to our community cannot be overestimated.

The family aphorism for improving our economy is “a rising tide floats all boats,” and it’s true. Studies have shown what the arts mean for economic stability and how significant the arts are in these times even more than before.

When limited large scale offerings are provided, people stay close to home. Thanks go to all of our artists and arts-interested people in the Fallbrook Community who have helped us stay engaged and interested, helping us avoid sadness most days and bringing forward vibrant meaningful discussions.

I write in gratitude to all those of you who have kept our arts community flourishing and one step ahead of the curve toward happiness after such a very bleak time period. www.my-sourcebook.com

Pianist Gordon Cheng performas as Fallbrook Music Society concerts continue virtually.

Photo of “Self Portrait by Yuri Ozaka of Huntsville, Alabama is an extremely contemplative watercolor painting at Fallbrook Art Center.

Ruth Parker paints in the street at the farmer’s market when stores were closed and galleried could not open.

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s ’ w o b n i a R Lost Roads

by Joe Naiman This map of Rainbow still includes Welty Street and a portion of Seventh Street.

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he San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted Dec. 7, 2011, to vacate a road easement in Rainbow nearly 110 years after their predecessors created Welty Street on the map.

The termination of the easement thus guaranteed the addition of Welty Street to Rainbow’s lost roads.

The lost roads of Rainbow, or those which were recorded on the original subdivision map but never built, include Third Street, Fourth Street, Sixth Street and Seventh Street – which explains why Rainbow has First Street, Second Street, Fifth Street and Eighth Street but no numbered streets in between them.

“Some of those roads just aren’t there,” Tom Harrington, who

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at the time handled easement records for the county’s Department of General Services, said. “They just map the area.”

If Harrington’s name sounds familiar, it might be because he was also the secretary of the Fallbrook Community Planning Group and lives in the Morro Hills area on the other side of greater Fallbrook.

The county records of maps allow attorneys and civil engineers to have accurate records of easements and other real property data.

“A lot of what we do have is recordation,” Harrington said.

“We’re looking at land rights issues regularly.”

If the street was dedicated as a private road, the county isn’t involved in terms of easement recordation. The county isn’t necessarily involved once a road is dedicated for public purposes.

“Even a publicly dedicated road that’s not publicly maintained, it’s still private interests that control the day,” Harrington said. “If they’re not county-maintained, those are private roads.”

Map 880 subdivided Rainbow into 55 lots. The map included eight east-west streets, numbered First Street through Eighth Street, and six north-south streets. Huffstatler Street still exists today. One of the north-south streets was given three different names: it was called Camino Rainbow south of Eighth Street, Main Street from Eighth Street to Mission Road and Chica Road north of Mission Road. Mission Road ran in a northeasterly direction from east of Main Street. The other four north-south streets were Welty Street, Larsen Street, Rulp Street and Machado Street.

The county board of supervisors approved the map Feb. 6, 1902, and John Griffin filed the map with the county Recorder’s office the following morning.

“That was going to be the road network to provide access to all these parcels,” Harrington said.

Larsen Street, Rulp Street and Machado Street had previously been vacated. Welty Street was not vacated until nearly 110 years after the map had been recorded.

“That was a mistake. They just overlooked it,” Bill Hitt, who has lived in Rainbow since 1946, said.

Welty Street on the map ran from Fifth Street to Seventh Street just west of what is now the Vallecitos School District facilities.

Larson Street would have been between Welty Street and Main Street and would have connected Third Street and Seventh Street.

Rulp Street would have been the road just east of Main Street and would have been bordered by Fifth Street and Seventh Street.

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Map of West Fallbrook in 1885.

and would have been from Fifth Street to Eighth Street.

Map 567, which subdivided “West Fallbrook,” was recorded in 1887. The Original map of Rainbow, 1902.

Courtesy photos streets of Map 567 were actually built, although the north-south Hill Avenue and the east-west Juniper Street eventually became Mission Road while Indiana Avenue was subsequently renamed Wisconsin Avenue.

Another street well-traveled today which might not be recognized was Main Avenue; residents tend to refer to the road as “Main Street” although it was recorded as Main Avenue and thus still carries that official name. The map also recorded Vine Avenue for what is commonly referred to as “Vine Street.” The northsouth streets of Summit Avenue, Pasadena Avenue, Pico Avenue, Orange Avenue and Olive Avenue are still on today’s maps as are the east-west roads Fallbrook Street, College Street, Elder Street, Fig Street, Alvarado Street, Hawthorn Street, Ivy Street, Dougherty Street and Porter Street.

“It was a very simplistic layout, but that’s what Downtown Fallbrook looks like,” Harrington said.

Rainbow’s streets recorded in 1902 have a width of 60 feet.

“Sixty was wide for those days,” Harrington said.

Map 567 made Main Avenue 50 feet wide.

“You look at Downtown Fallbrook and that’s a narrow main street there. You look at Rainbow and that’s a large corridor,” Harrington said.

Twelve lots in Map 880, specifically the eight on Larsen Street and the four on Rulp Street, were 300 feet by 300 feet. Map 880 included 35 lots measuring approximately 660 feet by 660 feet.

Four lots were 1,320 feet by 1,320 feet.

Four other lots had dimensions of 1,320 feet by 1,320 feet minus the easements for Mission Road, which was off Chica Road in a northeast-southwest direction, and an unnamed northeastsouthwest county road off Mission Road.

“It was all Mission Road,” Harrington said. “Mission Road came across and out alongside where the old 395 was.”

Harrington’s family has lived in North County since they moved to San Marcos in 1950.

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Jim Russell Served Fallbrook Right Until the End

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On Christmas Eve in 1977, he was coming home from visiting his fiancée in Bonsall on a motorcycle when he hydroplaned and crashed. The accident left him paralyzed from the waist down at 36 years old.

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He didn’t let it stop him. Russell had been living in Fallbrook a year when the crash happened. He stayed in town for the rest of his life and become one of Fallbrook’s local leaders. Russell, who became chair of the Fallbrook Community Planning Group and served in that position for about 30 years, died in January 2020.

He was born in Pennsylvania in 1941 and grew up on a farm there. He had five children with his first wife and served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 20 years, something that made his and his family’s life rather transient during that time.

“My father did many tours of duty overseas because of the nature of his work in the Marine Corps, and so typically when he would go overseas, we would move back to Pennsylvania,” his daughter Melissa Johnson said. “So until the mid-70s, we lived in and out of Pennsylvania.”

Russell ended up in Fallbrook and met Barbara, who would become his second wife. She was a teacher at Bonsall Elementary School, Johnson said. He decided to stay in Fallbrook.

“He loved Fallbrook because it was a conservative, agricultural mindset,” she said.

The motorcycle accident in 1977, Johnson said, “didn’t slow him down at all.”

“He retired from the 20 years in the Marine Corps, starting as a private and ending as a major, and he went back to farming,” she said.

He earned a bachelor’s degree from Chapman University and a master’s degree from San Diego State University, both in business, and started Russell Family Farms, which mainly grew macadamias but also raised 30 other kinds of nuts and fruits, according to Johnson.

Russell’s first involvement in local government came during efforts to incorporate Fallbrook in the 1980s. He founded a group, Friends of Rural Lifestyle, to advocate for keeping Fallbrook rural and preventing dense development, Johnson said.

“They were not against incorporation. They were just against bringing sewers into Fallbrook and turning it into Orange County,” Johnson said. “He didn’t have anything against Orange County; he just didn’t want to live there.”

Two referendums were held to incorporate Fallbrook, one in 1981 and the other in 1987. Both were ultimately unsuccessful.

Russell joined the Fallbrook Community Planning Group and became its chair. Group members attributed his longevity in that position – he served for around 30 years – to his wisdom and sense of fairness. www.my-sourcebook.com

“I found him to be about the fairest guy I’ve ever known,” planning group member Roy Moosa said. “He had the ability to look at any particular situation and put all emotions aside and put up a decision that was based on logic, the law and helping to preserve Fallbrook.”

Vince Ross, who worked with Russell on community projects said, “Jim Russell was a remarkable volunteer for Fallbrook from the beginning he took charge, did his homework and stood his ground. He became a strong voice with county staff for what he thought was the best for our community. What was at stake was our rural quality of life.”

Jack Wood, who has now taken over Russell’s position as planning group chair, called Russell “my mentor and my friend.”

“He taught me to always look at two sides of a story, that there’s always another side to consider and never just say ‘that’s just what I believe’ and that’s it, period,” Wood said. “He would always say, ‘well, maybe you might just want to look at it from this perspective.’”

Moosa said Russell always made sure everyone’s position was heard.

“Like, there was a guy once who sat in the audience and held up a sign that was against one of the planning group members,” Moosa said. “And it was embarrassing, but he had a right to do that. And Jim just let him sit in there and do that.”

The planning group was far from the only thing Russell did, of course.

For 40 years, he was the representative to Washington for the Cal-Diego Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America, his daughter said.

He set up multiple sports programs for veterans. He worked with local real estate agents to teach them things to look for in helping the disabled community buy homes. He was one of the founding members of the Fallbrook Arts Association and president of the California Macadamia Nut Society.

Russell died at the La Jolla Veterans Affairs Hospital Friday, Jan. 17, and he was working right up until the end.

“Jim was on a conference call on Wednesday, and we went down a whole list of what we thought we would like to have as far as (committee assignments) were concerned,” Wood said.

Russell had been hospitalized for close to eight months, but he still worked on the agendas for the planning group the entire time.

Wood was elected chair of the planning group the following Monday after Russell’s death. He called taking the position over from Russell “overwhelming.”

“If I were to make any type of statement, I would say I was elected to fill Jim’s shoes, however, I can’t do that,” Wood said.

“There’s no one who can fill Jim’s shoes. All I can do is hope to take the mentoring that he gave to me and be able to carry his legacy on in Fallbrook.”

Will Fritz contributed to this story. Reprinted from Village News.

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Adversity Makes Us

FALLBROOK STRONG

by Lila MacDonald, CEO of Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce

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This year we saw nonprofits like the Foundation for Senior Care and the Fallbrook Food Pantry come together Fallbrook Chamber CEO Lila MacDonald is the 2021 Woman of the Year for the 75th Assembly with Major Market to feed District.

Courtesy photo homebound seniors in our area. We saw Fallbrook Regional Healthcare District work with North County Fire and the county to get needed personal protective equipment and vaccines to our community. We witnessed businesses helping each other with supplies when they were difficult to be found and sharing resources in a time when many were hoarding across the U.S. The chamber saw businesses pivot their business plans as the rules were being changed rapidly and information was coming out fast. We helped wade through the tiers, the grants, the loan programs and ever-changing landscape of what now had become our new normal. While some decided to retire early or move out of state, many more doubled down and fought to save their dreams.

Despite the shutdowns, new businesses opened and some, who lost jobs, followed their passion to create new opportunities. The community responded with an outpouring of support. We bought food and beverages to go, gift cards, goods from local artists and groceries. Our small town put out some big love and took care of each other.

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and nonprofits that support the community were hit hard as events were halted. The resilience of the people that work hard for the community never wavered, however, as nonprofits leveraged their relationships to bring much needed resources to the community and found new ways to serve. New volunteers emerged in a time of need, and success stories became a part of the fabric of our community. New events were created that followed the guidelines and served to help the community come together, such as the Farmers & Artisans Market. We were even able to end the year with a small drive-thru Christmas parade, proving that Fallbrook is tenacious while working together and there was light and hope amongst us.

We at the chamber are here to serve you, work together to build an even better community and navigate through the changing times. We are here to remind you that we are stronger together. Collaboration is key, and we can continue to be innovative: to not just survive, but thrive.

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AUTO REGISTRATION

 Fallbrook Protea 1463 Riverview Dr., Fallbrook, (949) 636-6180  Grangetto’s Farm & Garden Supply Fallbrook 530 E. Alvardo St., Fallbrook, (760) 728-6127

 California Auto Registration Services 1030 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 728-0012

AUTO SALES

 Kendall Farms 4230 White Lilac Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 731-0681

 Gosch Ford Temecula 26895 Ynez Rd., Temecula, (951) 699-1302

 Laketree Farm 3816 Laketree Drive, Fallbrook, (970) 379-2457  McDaniel Fruit Company 965 E. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-8438

 Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac 27360 Ynez Rd., Temecula, (951) 699-2699

 McDaniel Fruit Company - Field Division 903 E. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 731-2013

 Temecula Valley Toyota 26631 Ynez Rd., Temecula, (951) 384-4409

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

 McMann Farms Fallbrook, (949) 278-5899  Rancho Sabor LLC 1374 S. Mission Rd., Ste. 505, Fallbrook, (760) 689-2017

 Costello’s Auto Repair 516 W. Aviation Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-7375

 WAFEX USA 1588 S. Mission Rd. #100, Fallbrook, (760) 731-0300

 Indy-Performance/Pro-Tire Automotive 1367 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 723-8473

AIRCRAFT INSTRUCTION  Fallbrook Flight Academy 2155-D S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (714) 927-3872

APARTMENTS

 Meineke Auto Care 742 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 451-9084  Caliber Collision 1381 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-8810  Sonny’s Muffler & Auto 212 W. Beech St., Fallbrook, (760) 728-1234

BAKER

 Country Views Apartments, LLC 624 De Luz Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 723-8931  Turnagain Arms Apartments 920 E. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-9864

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CHURCHES

 Chase Bank 1091 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 723-1178

 Christ The King Lutheran Church 1620 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook, (760) 728-3256

 Pacific Western Bank 130 W. Fallbrook St., Fallbrook, (760) 731-4500

 CrossWay Community Church 731 S. Stage Coach Ln., Fallbrook, (760) 728-2966  Fallbrook Apostolic Assembly 135 E. Ivy St., Fallbrook, (760) 728-1717

BARS

 Fallbrook United Methodist Church 1844 Winter Haven Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-1472

 Harry’s Sports Bar and Grill 125 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 451-2000

 First Christian Church of Fallbrook 318 W. Fig St., Fallbrook, (760) 728-7649

 Red Eye Saloon 1448 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-4881

 Hilltop Center for Spiritual Living 331 E. Elder St., Fallbrook, (760) 723-8291

BEAUTY

 LifePointe Church 221 N. Pico Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 728-7771

 Adonai’s Beauty Salon 213 N. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 696-5635

 Living Waters Christian Fellowship A/G 2000 Reche Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-1685

 Bello Lei Salon 131 W. Beech St., Ste. 102, Fallbrook, (760) 723-9361

 SonRise Christian Fellowship 463 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook, (760) 728-5804

 Hair Lounge 219 N. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 723-2104

 tHE PLACE 201 N. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 791-1059

 Indigo Blu Wellness Salon 413-A S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 556-8017

CLUBS, COMMUNITY & NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

 Salon Ana 113 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 728-1237

 AAUW Fallbrook P.O. Box 1061, Fallbrook, (760) 522-7481  Bonsall Chamber of Commerce 5256 S. Mission Rd., Ste. 311, Bonsall, (760) 630-1933

BOOKKEEPING

 Bonsall Rotary P.O. Box 934, Bonsall, (760) 728-8393

 Deadline Data 141 S. Mercedes Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 390-9726

 Bonsall Woman’s Club P.O. Box 545, Bonsall, (760) 801-7443

BUSINESS NETWORKING

 Boys & Girls Clubs of North County 445 E. Ivy St., Fallbrook, (760) 728-5871

 Connections Fallbrook Networking Group 120 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 468-9172

 Empowering Latino Futures 624 Hillcrest Lane, Fallbrook, (760) 645-3455

 San Diego North Economic Development Council 100 E. San Marcos Blvd., Ste. 400,

 Fallbrook Ag Boosters P.O. Box 2913, Fallbrook, (760) 497-8032

San Marcos, (760) 510-5919

 Fallbrook Alumni Association P.O. Box 596, Fallbrook, (760) 645-0101

CAR STEREO

 Fallbrook Beautification Alliance P.O. Box 434, Fallbrook, (760) 468-0737

 Fallbrook Car Stereo & Tinting 507-A S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 451-6737

 Fallbrook Cheer Booster Association P.O. Box 577, Fallbrook, (760) 415-2842

CAR WASH

 Fallbrook Democratic Club P.O. Box 293, Fallbrook, (760) 895-1778  Fallbrook Encore Club P.O. Box 1233, Fallbrook

 Soapy Joe’s Car Wash 936 E. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (619) 474-1125

 Fallbrook Food Pantry 140 N. Brandon, Fallbrook, (760) 728-7608

CASINO

 Fallbrook Garden Club P.O. Box 1702, Fallbrook

 Pala Casino Spa Resort 11154 Highway 76, Pala, (760) 510-2270

 Fallbrook Knights of Columbus P.O. Box 551, Fallbrook, (760) 723-1192

CELL PHONE

 Fallbrook Land Conservancy 1815 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook, (760) 728-0889

 OurMobile MetroPCS 840 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 695-0565

 Fallbrook Masonic Lodge No. 317 43096 Camino Casillas, Temecula, (760) 723-7830

CEMETERY

 Fallbrook Newcomers Club P.O. Box 1392, Fallbrook, (760) 822-0868

 Assoc. of Fallbrook Masonic Cemeteries 1177 Santa Margarita Dr., Fallbrook, (760) 723-0492

“Encouragement gives you the direction for the courage to cope.”

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Phyllis is a certified Grief Counselor, Senior Advisor and Personality Coach.

120 South Main Ave., Fallbrook, CA 92028

(760) 468-9172

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 Fallbrook Quilt Guild P.O. Box 1704, Fallbrook, (760) 623-8665

The Encouragement Factor

This is what Phyllis’s Encouragement Factor does for you:

Enhances life • Enlivens life • Enriches life • “Encouragement Receives Openness” J. Sweeney, chief encourager, is founder and president of Encouragement Factor, Phyllis an organization that offers counsel to those in crisis, grief, trauma, and transition.

Phyllis has a tremendous ability to reach out to people from all walks of life. She encourages people who feel intimidated by professionals and/or family members to ask the appropriate questions.

Phyllis has been a Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year, a Channel 10 Leadership Award recipient and Soroptimist Woman of Distinction Award recipient.

Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce Members  Fallbrook Village Association P.O. Box 2438, Fallbrook, (760) 723-8384

COUNSELING

 Fallbrook Village Rotary Club P.O. Box 2186, Fallbrook, (909) 238-0239

 Palomar Family Counseling Service, Inc. 120 W. Hawthorne St., Fallbrook, (760) 731-3235

CUSTOM APPAREL

 Fallbrook Vintage Car Club P.O. Box 714, Fallbrook, (714) 742-2305  Fallbrook Woman’s Club 238 W. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-1758

 Pressed & Blessed Clothing Co. 124 N. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 645-0002

 Fallbrook/Bonsall Rally For Children P.O. Box 2575, Fallbrook, (760) 723-4238

 Reagan Patriotic Apparel 625 E. Mission Rd., Sp. A, Fallbrook, (312) 882-5464

 Friends of the Community Center 341 Heald Lane, Fallbrook, (760) 803-2943  Friends of the Fallbrook Community Airpark 3110 Vista Del Rio, Fallbrook, (760) 728-9062  Friends of the Fallbrook Library 124 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 451-9606  Girl Scouts San Diego Fallbrook Service Unit P.O. Box 1643, Fallbrook, (760) 473-6952  Legacy Endowment the Community Foundation 5256 S. Mission Rd., Ste. 1210, Bonsall, (760) 941-8646

 Ultra Graphix Screen Printing 3674 Olive Hill Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-3332

DENTISTS  Daniel A. Flores, DDS, MS 210 East Fig St., Ste. 201, Fallbrook, (760) 728-1182  Fallbrook Mission Dental 304 E. Mission Rd., Ste. B, Fallbrook, (760) 728-5739  Fallbrook Village Dental 521 E. Alvarado St., Fallbrook, (760) 723-3535  John E. Duling, DDS 1385 S. Mission Rd, Fallbrook, (760) 728-9558  Nicholas Beye, DDS 645 E. Elder,

 Mission Resource Conservation District 130 E. Alvarado St., Fallbrook, (760) 728-1332  National Charity League 1060 Emelita St., Fallbrook, (760) 908-7401  North County CERT 330 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 723-2046  Republican Women of CA - Fallbrook P.O. Box 1328, Fallbrook, (760) 468-2304  The Rotary Club of Fallbrook P.O. Box 1227, Fallbrook, (760) 212-3401

COFFEE  Fallbrook Coffee Company 622 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-6000  Kindred Coffee 139 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 645-3891  Starbucks Coffee Company 1139 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 415-7425

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE  Fallbrook Old Town 300 N. Brandon Rd., Fallbrook, (909) 746-3890

COMMUNITY CENTER  Fallbrook Community Center-Parks & Rec. 341 Heald Lane, Fallbrook, (760) 728-1671

CONCRETE  The Driveway Company 855 S. Main Ave., Ste. K #402, Fallbrook, (800) 988-3899

CONSTRUCTION

Ste. A, Fallbrook, (760) 728-8375

 Randy D. Carlson DMD & Alexander Stanton DDS 5256 S. Mission Rd., Ste. 1101, Bonsall, (760) 630-5500

DIGITAL MARKETING  My San Diego North County 720 N. Broadway, #109, Escondido, (619) 208-8710

DISABLED SERVICES  D’Vine Path 353 Morro Hills Rd., Fallbrook, (949) 233-6515

DRY CLEANERS  Manor Cleaners 125 E. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-1307

EDUCATION  Bonsall Unified School District 31505 Old River Rd., Bonsall, (760) 631-5200  California Miramar University 3550 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, (858) 603-0753  California State University San Marcos 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd., San Marcos, (760) 750-8752  Fallbrook Union Elementary School Dist. 321 N. Iowa St., Fallbrook,(760) 731-5400  Fallbrook Union High School District 2234 S. Stage Coach Ln., Fallbrook, (760) 723-6332  Fallbrook Village Toastmasters P.O. Box 2191, Fallbrook, (760) 695-4127  Finch Frolic Garden 390 Vista del Indio, Fallbrook, (760) 451-1510  Friends of Willow Tree 2000 Reche Rd., Fallbrook, (442) 232-2900  Palomar College 1140 W. Mission Rd., San Marcos, (760) 744-1150

 Harmony Development 1122 Big Oak Ranch Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 560-7724

 Rancho Christian School 31300 Rancho Community Way, Temecula, (951) 303-8040

 Youngren Construction, Inc. 443 E. Alvarado St., Fallbrook, (760) 728-9874

 Rock Rose School for Creative Learning 1636 E. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 451-6112

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FIRE & RESCUE

 Karn Engineering and Surveying, Inc 4245 Camino Paz, La Mesa, (760) 728-1134

 North County Fire Protection District 330 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 723-2005

ENTERTAINMENT  CAST - Children’s Acting School & Theatre 200 N. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 731-2278  The Mission Theater P.O. Box 2332, Fallbrook, (760) 723-1181

FITNESS  California Bodies 325 N. Brandon Rd., Fallbrook, (855) 902-5278  Club Paradise Fitness, Inc. 1371 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 731-0133

 The Welk Resort Group 950 Boardwalk, Ste. 100, San Marcos, (619) 516-7821

 Fallbrook Active Nutrition 122 Ash St., Fallbrook, (619) 244-6126

ESCROW SERVICES

 Fallbrook Ranch Fitness 1499 Rancho Mia, Fallbrook, (760) 468-1721

 Fallbrook Country Escrow 1676 S. Mission Rd., Ste. E, Fallbrook, (760) 723-5400

 Fallbrook Pilates Core & More, Inc. 433 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 731-0731

EVENT FACILITIES  Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens 220 Grand Tradition Way, Fallbrook, (760) 728-6466

 Wade Into Fitness 341 Heald Lane, Fallbrook, (760) 212-FITU

 space oneTEN 120 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 723-2232

FOOD/SPECIALTY

FABRICATION

 BJO, LLC dba Olde Tyme Kettle Korn 5447 E. Ashcroft Ave., Fresno, (559) 323-7677

 Smith Metalworks 3306 Sunset Drive, Fallbrook, (949) 874-2212

 Carl’s Hawaiian Shave Ice 1093 Alcott Ct., Hemet, (951) 652-8966

FARM

 Country Kettle Corn P.O. Box 247, Valley Center, (760) 749-1211

 Choice Avocados 3450 W. Sandia Creek Terrace, Fallbrook, (760) 815-2562

 Culinary Calligraphy 334 W. Fig St., Fallbrook, (323) 818-6273

 Moody Creek Farms, LLC P. O. Box 1572, Bonsall, (760) 758-7702

 Trinity Foods, Inc. 16935 W. Bernardo Dr., Ste. 170, San Diego, (760) 809-8618

FARMING

FURNITURE

 Russell Family Farms 205 Calle Linda, Fallbrook, (760) 728-8081

FEED & FERTILIZER

 Cliff Papik Furniture Design P.O. Box 417, Fallbrook, (858) 775-6075

 Fallbrook Fertilizer & Feed 215 W. Fallbrook St., Fallbrook, (760) 728-5101

GARAGE DOORS

FINANCIAL PLANNING/FINANCIAL SERVICES  Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC - Deborah E. Haydis, CFP® 414 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 723-2693

 Frederick Access Systems/Fallbrook Overhead Doors P.O. Box 991, Fallbrook, (760) 728-3823

GOLF

 Edward Jones - Jon Dickson 1099 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 731-7467  Edward Jones - Jonathan Laliberte 1434 S Mission Rd., Ste. B, Fallbrook, (760) 731-3234

 Vista Valley Country Club 29354 Vista Valley Dr., Vista, (760) 758-2800

 First Command Financial Services 4167 Avenida De La Plata Ste. 102, Oceanside (760) 631-8300

 Imagine Financial Services - Marianne M Nolte, CFP® 321 Bottlebrush Way, Fallbrook,

GRAPHIC DESIGN  KK Grafix 425 E. Dougherty St., Fallbrook, (760) 728-9690  Vargo Marketing and Design 1670 Pala Lake Drive, Fallbrook, (310) 339-5369

(760) 472-5155

 San Diego County Credit Union 6545 Sequence Drive, San Diego, (858) 597-6218  Vantedge Wealth - K. Brad Tedrick, CFA, CFP® 1921 Palomar Oaks Way, Ste. 100, Carlsbad, (760) 758-3702

 Wells Fargo Advisors - Tiffany N. Saxon ChFC®, CRPC® 468 E. Kalmia St., Fallbrook,

GROCERY STORE  Grocery Outlet 1101 S. Main Ave., Ste. C, Fallbrook, (760) 645-6108  Major Market 845 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 723-0857  Pala Mesa Market 3235 Old Highway 395, Fallbrook, (760) 728-7873

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GENERAL, COSMETIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE DENTISTRY

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EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAIL ABLE

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Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce Members GUNS & AMMUNITION

HOSPITAL

 Beebe Family Arms & Munitions 1032 S Main Ave., Fallbrook, (442) 254-8133

 Palomar Health Foundation 960 Canterbury Place, Ste. 200, Escondido, (760) 739-2789

 Defensive Tactics & Firearms 504 E. Alvarado St., #207, Fallbrook, (760) 451-6694

 Temecula Valley Hospital 31700 Temecula Parkway, Temecula, (951) 331-2200

 Springston Defense P.O. Box 1569, Fallbrook, (760) 691-0507

HOUSEKEEPING/JANITORIAL

HANDYMAN

 Clearly Disinfection 41743 Enterprise Cir. N., Ste. 208, Temecula, (951) 501-6227

 IBKB Handyman Services 2410 Gum Tree Lane, Fallbrook, (760) 637-1859

 Friendly Village Cleaning P.O. Box 85, Fallbrook, (760) 525-2594

HARDWARE/LUMBER

HUMAN RESOURCES

 Joe’s Hardware 640 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 728-4265

 Employers Workforce Relations 855 S. Main Ave., Ste. K-356, Fallbrook, (760) 497-7823

 Pine Tree Lumber 215 E. Ivy St., Fallbrook, (760) 728-6151

ICE CREAM

HEALING & SPIRITUALITY

 Baskin-Robbins 31 Flavors 1123 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-8831

 Deeper Still - Fallbrook P.O. Box 256, Valley Center, (760) 297-6745

INDIVIDUAL MEMBER

HEALTH  Encouragement Factor - Phyllis Sweeney 120 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook,(760) 468-9172

 Individual Member - Aivaliotis, Jimmy

 Fallbrook Regional Health District 138 S. Brandon Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 731-9187

 Individual Member - Bamber, Gayle & Chris

 Isagenix International® - The Key Team Fallbrook, (760) 689-2025

 Individual Member - Branche, Dianna

 Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center 41669 Winchester Rd., #101, Temecula,

 Individual Member - Branson, Ronne

(951) 699-5455

 Individual Member - CDR Joe Beyer, USCGR (Ret.)

 Rady Children’s Hospital 3020 Children’s Way, MC5101, San Diego

 Individual Member - Delaney, Phil & Eileen

 Scripps Health 4275 Campus Point Ct., CP10, San Diego, (858) 678-6893

 Individual Member - Eberle, Joan

 TW Boord 823 Tumbleweed Lane, Fallbrook, (760) 321-3550

 Individual Member - Frandell, Jon

 Vista Community Clinic 1000 Vale Terrace, Vista, (760) 631-5000

 Individual Member - Gartrell, Garth

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING  Excel Air Corporation 530 Opper St., Ste. B, Escondido, (760) 741-5550

 Individual Member - Gartrell, Josephine

 Fallbrook Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc P.O. Box 1658, Fallbrook, (760) 728-8716

 Individual Member - Hiscock, Glad

 Master Flow Heating & Air 1482 Via Chaparral, Fallbrook, (760) 412-1281

 Individual Member - Ibaven, Bob  Individual Member - Jeffries, Jennifer

HOME ACCENTS

 Individual Member - Klentz, Anne

 Vintage Retail Therapy 127 N. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 645-3925

 Individual Member - Lieber, Caron

HOME IMPROVEMENT  Superior Raingutters & Awnings, Inc. P.O. Box 2318, Fallbrook, (760) 731-0122

 Individual Member - Mitchell, Dale  Individual Member - Nevis, Deborah

HOSPICE  Hospice of the Valleys 25240 Hancock Ave., Ste. 120, Murrieta, (951) 200-7800

 Individual Member - Parkola, Wayne

 Living Waters Hospice 6030 Riverside Drive, Ste. F, Chino, (909) 315-8113

 Individual Member - Petty, Rua

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Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce Members  Individual Member - Ramsden, Dr. Mary  Individual Member - Rashkin, Arnold & Emma  Individual Member - Reath, Kimberly  Individual Member - Rexrode, Kenneth  Individual Member - Roberson, James  Individual Member - Romero, Leo  Individual Member - Ross, Vince  Individual Member - Roth, Dorothy  Individual Member - Schlumpberger, Tami

IRRIGATION SUPPLIES  Fallbrook Irrigation 115 Laurine Lane, Fallbrook, (760) 723-9001

JEWELRY  Jewelry Connection 101 N. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 723-4629  The Collector Fine Jewelry 912 S. Live Oak Park Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-9121

LANDSCAPE  Executive Landscape, Inc. P.O. Box 1075, Fallbrook, (760) 731-9036

LIQUOR/SPIRITS

 Individual Member - Shakespeare, Will

 Bonsall Fine Wine and Spirits 5256 S. Mission Rd., Ste. 841, Bonsall, (760) 945-4427

 Individual Member - Shin, Susan

 The Happy Jug 138 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 728-8622

 Individual Member - Smith, Rodney  Individual Member - Steinhoff, Ralph & Laneta  Individual Member - Stover, Victoria  Individual Member - Trapane, Karen  Individual Member - Trygstad, Jean

INSURANCE  Advocate Health LLC 1255 E. Vista Way, #332, Vista, (760) 310-9086  Arlan Knutson Insurance Agency 3235 Old Highway 395, Ste. B, Fallbrook,(760) 451-9835  Cyan Insurance Solutions 12948 Peach View Drive, Knoxville, TN, (760) 477-7542  Farmers Insurance - Cecilia Taylor agent 1588 S. Mission Rd., Ste. 220, Fallbrook,

LODGING  Chic Boutique Vacation Rentals 120 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 723-2232  Econo Lodge Inn and Suites 1608 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 723-1127  Pala Mesa Resort 2001 S. Highway 395, Fallbrook, (760) 728-5881  Ultimate Serenity Vaction Rental 2808 Lakemont Dr., Fallbrook, (406) 461-3470

LONG TERM CARE  Fallbrook Skilled Nursing 325 Potter St., Fallbrook, (760) 728-2330

MANUFACTURING  Standish Precision Products Co. 323 Industrial Way, #1, Fallbrook, (760) 728-7229

MARKETING

(760) 731-7309

 Hatter, Williams & Purdy Insurance, Inc. 43446 Business Park Dr., Temecula, (951) 296-6833  LanMarc Insurance 40878 Daily Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-7440  Marc Sigmon Insurance Agency 1051 Emelita St., Fallbrook, (760) 645-3585  MedOptions Insurance 1356 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 525-7861  Primerica 3944 Murphy Canyon Rd., San Diego, (858) 751-0872  State Farm Insurance Agent - Thomas Logue 1672 S. Mission Rd., Ste. D, Fallbrook,

 Go Be Rewarded 1939 W. Vista Way, Fl 2, Vista, (760) 621-7183

MARTIAL ARTS  Checkmat Fallbrook Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 205 N. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 593-4682  Martial Art Concepts, LLC 325 N. Brandon Rd., Ste C, Fallbrook, (760) 728-9948

MEDICAL  All Star Physical Therapy 577 E. Elder St., Ste. I, Fallbrook, (760) 723-2687

(760) 451-3268

 Stromsoe Insurance Agency 24910 Las Brisas Rd., Ste. 117, Murrieta, (951) 600-5751

INTERIOR DESIGN

 Avo Aesthetics Medical Spa 5256 S. Mission Rd., Ste. 101, Bonsall, (760) 758-0310  Falbrook Imaging Center 616 E. Alvarado St., Ste. D, Fallbrook, (760) 689-6100

 Belle Maison Interiors 1044 Ranger Rd., Fallbrook, (619) 379-9929

 Fallbrook Family Health Center 1328 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 451-4720

 Village Interiors 243 N. Wisconsin Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 519-0361

 Fallbrook Healthcare Partners 591 E. Elder St., Ste. C, Fallbrook, (760) 731-8989

Local People, Local Fun,

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Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce Members  Graybill Medical Group 1035 S. Main, Fallbrook, (866) 228-2236  Hope Clinic for Women 125 E. Hawthorne St., Fallbrook, (760) 728-4105

OFFICE EQUIPMENT  Perfection Imaging Technologies 3336 Old Post Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 931-8388

 MedPlus Urgent Care 617 E. Alvarado St., Fallbrook, (760) 509-9509

OPTOMETRISTS

 Neighborhood Healthcare 1309 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (833) 867-4642

 Eric Ramos, OD 645 E. Elder St., Ste. D, Fallbrook, (760) 728-9440

 Rancho Family Medical Group 521 E. Elder St., Ste. 105, Fallbrook, (760) 728-8344

 Inland Eye Specialists 521 E. Elder St., Ste. 102, Fallbrook, (760) 728-5728

PAINTERS

 Rancho Physical Therapy 521 E. Elder St., Ste. 106, Fallbrook,(760) 723-8337

MERCHANT SERVICES

 West Coast Painting P.O. Box 1825, Fallbrook, (760) 305-8079

PARTY RENTALS

 Fuzion Payments, Inc. (619) 446-7494

MORTUARY  Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary 333 N. Vine St., Fallbrook, (760) 728-1689

MUSEUMS  Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society 123 W. Alvarado St., Fallbrook, (760) 728-1130  Fallbrook Historical Society 1730 S. Hill St., Fallbrook, (760) 723-4125

MUSIC  Fallbrook Band Boosters, Inc P.O. Box 1604, Fallbrook, (760) 626-6945  Fallbrook Chorale P.O. Box 2474, Fallbrook, (760) 728-3823  Fallbrook Music Society P.O. Box 340, Fallbrook,(760) 451-8644

NEWSPAPERS

 Ace Party Rentals 413 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 451-0639  Allie’s Party Equipment Rental, Inc. 130 Vallecitos De Oro, San Marcos, (760) 591-4314

PAVING  Peters Paving & Grading, Inc. P.O. Box 2285, Fallbrook, (760) 723-3822

PAYROLL SERVICES  R&R Payroll Services LLC 43015 Blackdeer Loop #206, Temecula, (951) 296-0412

PEST CONTROL  Fowler Pest Control 855-K S. Main, #397, Fallbrook, (760) 723-2592

PET/PET SERVICES  Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary 230 W. Aviation Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 685-3533  Fallbrook Dog Park Committee P.O. Box 4, Fallbrook, (760) 696-5170

 San Diego Union-Tribune P.O. Box 120191, San Diego, (619) 293-2415

 Fallbrook Pet Parlor 233 E. Mission Rd., Ste. A, Fallbrook, (760) 645-3730

 Village News, Inc. 111 W. Alvarado St., Fallbrook, (760) 723-7319

 Furree Friends Pet Services 1455 S. Hill Ave., Fallbrook, (323) 793-1393

NURSERIES  Atkins Nursery 3129 Reche Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-1610

 Performance K9 Training & Boarding 30924 Mission Rd., Bonsall, (760) 685-6804  Forever Love Sanctuary 20585 Avenida Castilla, Murrieta, (760) 688-9181

PHARMACY

 Green Air Botanicals 155 N. Old Hill Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 681-4344  Madd Potter 136 Ranger Rd., Fallbrook,(760) 728-5635

 Village Pharmacy 587 E. Elder St., Ste. C, Fallbrook, (760) 645-3021

PHYSICAL THERAPY

 Mellano & Company 734 Wilshire Rd., Oceanside, (760) 433-9550

OB/GYN

 The Village PT 706 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 503-5800

PICTURE FRAMING

 Acorn Community Birth & Wellness Center 577 E. Elder St., Ste. H, Fallbrook,

 Fallbrook Picture Frames 4650 Dulin Rd. #95, Fallbrook, (442) 444-0992

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PUBLIC UTILITIES

 Fallbrook Plumbing 1619 Jackson Rd, Fallbrook, (760) 731-1017

 Fallbrook Public Utility District 990 E. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-1125

 George Plumbing Company, Inc. 1169 E. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 451-3229

 San Diego Gas and Electric 571 Enterprise St., SD1460, Escondido, (858) 650-6121

POSTAL SERVICES  Fallbrook Goin’ Postal 1374 S. Mission Rd, Fallbrook, (760) 728-1188  The UPS Store #3607 1119 S Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-7799

PRESCHOOL  Buds and Blossoms Preschool 2809 S. Mission Rd., Ste. G, Fallbrook, (760) 645-3044  Fallbrook Child Development Center, Inc. 320 N. Iowa St., Fallbrook, (760) 728-5402  Zion Preschool & Kindergarten 1405 E. Fallbrook St., Fallbrook, (760) 723-3500

PRINTING  Fallbrook Printing Corporation 504 E. Alvarado St., Ste. 110, Fallbrook, (760) 731-2020  Performance Print Solutions P.0. Box 1570, Fallbrook, (760) 731-9929

PROMOTIONAL  Clear Blue Promotions 2136 Mil Sorpresas, Fallbrook, (951) 452-3856  Laser Light Images 3125 Los Alisos, Fallbrook, (760) 728-5481

PROPANE & PETROLEUM  Fallbrook Oil Co. 1208 S. Main, Fallbrook, (760) 728-7703  Fallbrook Propane Gas Company 1561 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-9353  Kamps Propane 28335 Cole Grade Rd., Valley Center, (760) 749-9153  Lava Propane 1298 Distribution Way, Vista, (760) 438-5282

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

REAL ESTATE  A Better Home Inspection 1667 S. Mission Rd., Ste. D, Fallbrook, (760) 805-1966  Broadpoint Properties - Elisabeth Hartig Lentulo 451 S. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, (760) 532-1057

 Coldwell Banker Village Properties - Abby Elston 1588 S. Mission Rd., Ste. 215, Fallbrook, (760) 715-2229

 Coldwell Banker Village Properties - Chris Hasvold 5256 S. Mission Rd., Ste. 310, Bonsall, (760) 728-8000

 Coldwell Banker Village Properties - Erica Williams 5256 S. Mission Rd., Ste. 310, Bonsall, (760) 468-1721

 Coldwell Banker Village Properties - Geri Sides, GRI 5256 S. Mission Rd., Ste. 310, Bonsall, (760) 728-8000

 Coldwell Banker Village Properties - Henry Portner 5256 S. Mission Rd., Ste. 310, Bonsall, (760) 663-0000

 Coldwell Banker Village Properties - Jerry & Linda Gordon 5256 S. Mission Rd., Ste. 310, Bonsall, (760) 519-5297

 Coldwell Banker Village Properties - Susie Emory 5256 S. Mission Rd., Ste. 310, Bonsall, (760) 525-9744

 CR Properties Real Estate Services - Allen Sargent 128 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 500-0075

 CR Properties Real Estate Services - Bob Hillery 128 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 696-7482

 CR Properties Real Estate Services - Jane Kepley 128 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 622-0204

 HomeSmart Real Estate - Debbie Loge 701 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 271-9333

 The Heald Company, LLC P.O. Box 1707, Fallbrook, (760) 728-6131

 Keller Williams Realty P.O. Box 1241, Fallbrook, (619) 302-5471

 Village Property Management - Lauren Davila 5256 S. Mission Rd., Ste. 309, Bonsall,

 Mission Realty 337 E. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-8410  Murphy & Murphy So. Cal. Realty 130 N. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 310-9292

(760) 522-7917

 Village Property Management - Harlee Scheeler 5256 S. Mission Rd., Ste. 310, Bonsall,

 Re/Max United - Cheyanne Terracciano 10650 Scripps Ranch Blvd. #112, San Diego, (760) 731-2900

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Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce Members  Re/Max United Agent - Craig Grimm 1615 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 731-2900 x425

 Casa Estrella Cocina de Mexico 3757 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-3200

 Re/Max United Agent - Janine Hall 1615 S. Mission Rd., Ste. A, Fallbrook, (760) 822-7528

 Denny’s 713 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 728-4517

 Re/Max United Agent - Lisa Stadille 1615 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 535-2330

 Dominick’s Sandwiches and Italian Deli 1672 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-7911

 Re/Max United Agent - Lynn Stadille-James 1615 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook,

 Domino’s Pizza #8375 1075 S. Mission Rd., Ste. B, Fallbrook, (760) 728-1223

(760) 845-3059

 El Jardin Mexican Restaurant 1581 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-4556

 RJ Campo Realty, Inc. - Mike Stanicek 1119 S. Mission Rd., Ste. 163, Fallbrook, (858) 414-5973

 Estrella’s Restaurant 129 East Mission Road, Fallbrook, (760) 728-1200  Firehouse Que & Brew 1019 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 645-3729

 RJ Campo Realty, Inc. - Rod Campo Fallbrook, (760) 451-3417

 Garden Center Cafe and Grill 1625 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-4147

 Sun Realty 431 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 728-8323

 Jack in the Box - Bonsall 5256 S. Mission Rd., Ste. 105, Bonsall, (760) 945-0472

 Sunshine Properties Real Estate 330 N. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 728-8855

 Jack in the Box - Fallbrook 1465 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 234-0325

 The Elite Home Group - Kim Carlson & Ken Follis 1588 S. Mission Rd., Ste. 200

 Jersey Mike’s Subs 833 S. Main Ave., Unit A, Fallbrook, (760) 723-2472

Fallbrook, (760) 310-1111

 Thompson & Associates 1120 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 723-1708  UpCountri Homes & Estates 119 N. Main Ave., Ste. B, Fallbrook, (858) 202-5256  Zember Realty Group 23811 Washington Ave., Ste. 311, Murrieta, (760) 427-1000

REAL ESTATE LOANS

 Kentucky Fried Chicken - KFC K584001 1077 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-1767  Mariscos El Pacifico 111 N. Vine St., Fallbrook, (760) 728-9737  McDonald’s of Fallbrook 143 Ammunition Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-6359  Mountain Mike’s Pizza 1125 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 645-0505  Nessy Burgers Just West of I-15 on Old Hwy 395, Fallbrook, (760) 505-9955

 Cushner Capital Group P.O. Box 2162, Fallbrook, (760) 845-9035

 Prohibition Brewing Company 2004 E. Vista Way, Vista, (760) 295-3525

 Martin Quiroz - Essex Mortgage 111 S. Main Ave., Ste. B, Fallbrook, (760) 877-8107

 Rosa’s Mexican Restaurant 1075 S. Mission Rd. Ste. A, Fallbrook, (760) 728-8006

 Moni Hagerman - Lineage Lending 1902 Wright Place #200, Carlsbad, (858) 472-5600

 Small Town (760) 990-9081

 Mountain West Financial - Steve Campbell 557 E. Alvarado St., Fallbrook, (760) 912-3885

 Smokin Bird 121 N. Pico Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 451-6177

 The Manfred Group 120 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 723-2232

 Subway Sandwiches 1105 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-9151

RECREATION  Fallbrook Trails Council P.O. Box 316, Fallbrook, (760) 822-0888

RECYCLING  Fallbrook Waste & Recycling Services/EDCO 550 W. Aviation Rd., Fallbrook,

 Thai Thai Restaurant 1055 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 728-4938  The Coal Bunker 232 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 645-3471  Trupiano’s Italian Bistro 945 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 728-0200  Yama Restaurant 1067 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 723-9788

RESTORATION SERVICES

(760) 728-6114

RENTALS  Fallbrook Equipment Rentals 235 W. College St., Fallbrook, (760) 728-1555

RESTAURANTS

 Absolute Restoration 1793 Winterwarm Rd., Fallbrook, (800) 378-6199

RETAIL  100 Main 100 N. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 451-9221

 127 West Social House 127 W. Elder St., Fallbrook, (760) 645-3765

 Fallbrook Flea Market 720 E. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 818-6830

 Cafe Des Artistes 103 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 728-3350

 Mimi’s Spoiled Avocado Shoppe 116 N. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 451-6445

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STORAGE

 Roofix P.O. Box 1683, Fallbrook, (858) 988-1015

 Brandon St. Mini Storage 307 N. Brandon St., Fallbrook, (760) 723-0570

SENIOR SERVICES

 Citrus Plaza Self Storage 202 W. College St., Fallbrook, (760) 728-3548

 Affordable & Quality Home Care Services LLC 1667 S. Mission Rd., Ste. AA, Fallbrook,

 Fallbrook Mini-Storage 550 W. Aviation, Fallbrook, (760) 728-6114

(760) 645-3676

TAX PREPARATION

 Estancia Senior Living 1735 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 459-8500

 Liberty Tax Services 139 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (805) 206-8998

 Fallbrook Senior Center 399 Heald Lane, Fallbrook, (760) 728-4498  Foundation for Senior Care 135 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 723-7570  Innovative Healthcare Consultants 746 S. Main Ave., Ste. B, Fallbrook, (760) 731-1334

 Patty deJong Income Tax 1622 E. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 723-5215  Reed Financial Services 106-B W. Hawthorne St., Fallbrook, (760) 723-1375

TECHNOLOGY

 Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage 10990 San Diego Mission Rd., Ste. 101B, San Diego, (619) 952-7518

 ACS Group, Inc. 12526 High Bluff Dr., San Diego, (425) 478-9699

 Regency Fallbrook 609 E. Elder St., Fallbrook, (760) 728-8504

 San Diego Broadband 330 Rancheros Dr., Ste. 112, San Marcos, (760) 621-3801

 Right at Home 589 E. Elder St., Fallbrook, (951) 506-9628

 Sean Simmen - The Tech Guy 1044 Crescent Bend, Fallbrook, (760) 349-1049

 Seniors Helping Seniors 577-U Elder St., Fallbrook, (760) 884-4111  Silvergate Retirement Residence 420 Elbrook Dr., Fallbrook, (760) 728-8880

SIGNS

THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP  REINS 4461 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 731-9168

THRIFT STORE

 Jim’s Sign Shop 429-D Industrial Way, Fallbrook, (760) 728-8761

 Angel Society of Fallbrook 1002 S. Maine Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 728-6513

SOLAR

 Hidden Treasures Thrift Store 913 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 723-2800

 Cosmic Solar, Inc. 943 Poinsettia, Unit 401, Vista, (760) 749-1111  New Day Solar 23811 Washington Ave., Ste. C 110 #224, Murrieta, (855) 444-6329  Semper Solaris 1218 Spring St., Riverside, (619) 715-4054

 Saint Peter Thrift Store 520 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 728-7012  Welcome Back Foundation 1211 E. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 626-5759

TIRES

 SoCal Solar Brokers 3909 Reche Rd., Ste. 95, Fallbrook, (951) 813-8688  Sunbrook Solar Power & Electrical Systems, Inc. 747 S. Mission Rd. #1215, Fallbrook,

 Scrappy’s Tire & Auto, Inc. 346 S. Main, Fallbrook, (760) 728-9252

(760) 207-2094

TRAVEL

SPECIAL EVENTS

 Travel To, LLC Fallbrook, (760) 728-9000

 Fallbrook Pumpkin Patch 1924 E. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (949) 793-2789

TROPHIES

SPORTS  Bonsall Fallbrook Little League 315 E. Ivy St., Fallbrook, (760) 385-8622

 Fallbrook Awards 1119 S. Mission Rd., #157, Fallbrook, (760) 728-7686

VETERANS

 Fallbrook Football Boosters Inc. P.O. Box 2645, Fallbrook, (760) 670-7771  Fallbrook Pop Warner P.O. Box 1866, Fallbrook, (409) 926-9403

 American Legion Post #776 1175 Old Stage Rd., Fallbrook, (209) 595-6804

 Fallbrook Sports Association 2551 Olive Hill Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 731-6000

 VFW Auxiliary 1175 Old Stage Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 717-3262

 Fallbrook Youth Baseball, Inc. P.O. Box 816, Fallbrook, (760) 803-4497

 VFW Post 1924 1175 Old Stage Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-8784

 Fallbrook Youth Soccer League P.O. Box 271, Fallbrook, (760) 529-0909

SPORTING GOODS  Fallbrook Sporting Goods 211 N. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 645-0128

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VETERINARIAN  Alvarado Veterinary Hospital 347 E. Alvarado St., Fallbrook, (760) 728-6606  North Orange Veterinary Clinic 427 N. Orange Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 728-2244

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Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce Members VINEYARD/VINEYARD SERVICES  S.D. Water Into Wine Vineyard Consulting P.O. Box 2512, Fallbrook, (760) 695-7022

VOCATIONAL SERVICES  Care-Rite Vocational Services 115 West Aviation Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-6951

WASTEWATER DISINFECTION  Salcor UV Disinfection P.O. Box 1090, Fallbrook, (760) 731-0745

WATER  Rainbow Municipal Water District 3707 Old Highway 395, Fallbrook, (760) 728-1178  San Diego County Water Authority 4677 Overland Ave., San Diego, (858) 522-6714

WATER & FIRE RESTORATION SERVICES  Home Perfect Restoration 41548 Eastman Dr., Ste. D, Murrieta, (951) 303-1333  Pulido Cleaning & Restoration 26063 Jefferson Ave., Murrieta, (951) 296-9090  Servpro of Fallbrook/South Oceanside 215 W. Ash, Fallbrook, (760) 451-0600

WELDING  North County Welding Supply, Inc. 1561 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-5764

WINDOW CLEANING  Fallbrook Window Washing P.O. Box 185, Fallbrook, (760) 728-8116

WINERY  Beach House Winery 1534 Sleeping Indian Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 732-3236  Casa Tiene Vista Vineyard 4150 Rock Mountain Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 731-2356  Estate D’Iacobelli 2175 Tecalote Dr., Fallbrook, (760) 723-0616  Fallbrook Winery 2430 Via Rancheros, Fallbrook, (760) 728-0156  Myrtle Creek Vineyards 1600 Via Vista, Fallbrook, (442) 444-5066  Romiglio Ridge Winery 1651 Scooter Lane, Fallbrook, (435) 640-3206  Sblendorio Winery 38973 De Luz Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 728-8230  Scuncio Winery 494 Beavercreek Lane, Fallbrook, (760) 637-7092  The Vineyard at 1924 1924 E. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, (760) 651-2182

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 Toasted Oak Vineyards and Winery 190 Red Mountain Lane, Fallbrook, (760) 420-3678

WOMEN’S APPAREL  Moonlite Chic 1743 Moonlite Hill Rd., Fallbrook, (619) 778-2518

YOGA  Sage Yoga Studios 115 N. Main Ave., Fallbrook, (760) 451-8771  Sage Yoga Studios 5256 S Mission Rd #707, Bonsall, (760) 295-0895

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Advertiser Index 100 Main.............................................. pg 167 127 West Social House........................pg 115 19th Hole Golf Carts............................ pg 104 Adolfo & Manny Pool Supplies.............. pg 85 Affordable and Quality Home Care Services.......................... pg 21 All Star Physical Therapy, Inc................ pg 90 Allstate Insurance - Ross E. Curtis...... pg 155 Ameriprise Financial............................ pg 155 Angel Society of Fallbrook................... pg 131 Autoheim............................................. pg 109 Avo Aesthetics Med Spa........................ pg 83 Avocado Animal Hospital....................... pg 57 Beach House Winery............................. pg 13 Bejoca Grove & Landscape Management.................................... pg 164 Birchall Restoration............................... pg 46 Bishop’s Tree Service............................ pg 39 Bonsall Chamber of Commerce.......... pg 143 Bonsall Fine Wine & Spirits................... pg 17 Boys & Girls Clubs of North County.... pg 135 Bradley Massey AB Insurance Services....................... pg 82 Café des Artistes..................................pg 116 California Auto Registration Services........................................... pg 106

Casa Estrella........................................pg 118 Casa Tiene Vista Vineyard.................... pg 16 Castle Steel Buildings........................... pg 40 Char Synder’s Swim School................ pg 136 Children’s Primary Care Medical Group..... Inside Front Cover, pg 94 Coldwell Banker Village Properties....... pg 59 County of San Diego Recycling............. pg 41 CR Properties Real Estate Services................................ pg 67, pg 166 Dr. Derrick C. Call - A Smile Shoppe..... pg 79 Dr. Ryan Bramhall, DDS........................ pg 99 Elisabeth H. Lentulo Broadpoint Properties........................ pg 65 Eli’s Farms............................................pg 113 El Jardín...............................................pg 118 Eric’s Precision Autoworks.................. pg 107 Estancia Senior Living.......................... pg 2-3 Estrella’s...............................................pg 118 Fallbrook Art Center.............................. pg 56 Fallbrook Cafe......................................pg 116 Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce....... pg 152 Fallbrook Coffee Company...................pg 117 Fallbrook Directory.............................. pg 153 Fallbrook Eyecare Center...................... pg 97 Fallbrook Food Pantry......................... pg 132

Fallbrook Garden Club.......................... pg 38 Fallbrook Healing Center Crestwood Behavioral Health............ pg 91 Fallbrook Heating and Air Conditioning.................................. pg 33 Fallbrook Art Association............. pg 146, 159 Fallbrook Imaging Center...................... pg 95 Fallbrook Masonic Cemetery................ pg 111 Fallbrook Motors Service Center......... pg 108 Fallbrook Propane Gas Company........... pg 5 Fallbrook Regional Health District......... pg 89 Fallbrook School of the Arts.................. pg 56 Fallbrook Senior Center........................ pg 53 Fallbrook Village Dental......................... pg 77 Fallbrook Winery................................... pg 15 Fresco Grill & Wine Bar........................pg 119 Garden Center Cafe & Grill..................pg 114 Geri Sides Coldwell Banker Village Properties.... pg 64 Graybill Medical Group............................ pg 1 Greek Style Chicken.............................pg 117 Harry’s Sports Bar & Grill.............pg 118, 162 Hartcorn Construction........................... pg 37 Henry N. Portner, JD, LLM Coldwell Banker Village Properties.... pg 58 HomeLife Housekeeping....................... pg 34

Jan Carver - Realty One Group............. pg 69 Jerry Burke Jr. - Keller Williams Realty.... pg 157 Kamps Propane..................................... pg 47 Kindred Coffee Co................................pg 114 Knockout Pest Control & Termite........... pg 49 Law Offices of Clay R. Sides............... pg 148 Law Office of James C. Alvord............ pg 151 Law Offices of Robert W. Jackson, A.P.C................................................ pg 142 Lee Hulsey............................................ pg 35 Legacy Endowment.............................. pg138 Maddock Nursery.................................. pg 23 Mariscos El Pacifico Mexican & Seafood.........................................pg 114 Martin Quiroz - Essex Mortgage............ pg 65 MedPlus Urgent Care.......................... pg 105 Michael B. McDonald, General Engineering Contractor........ pg 48 Michael O’Leary Independent Insurance Broker......... pg 153 Mimi’s Boutique....................................pg 110 Murphy & Murphy Southern California Realty............................... pg 163 Myrtle Creek Vineyards......................... pg 12 Nessy Burgers..............................pg 116, 121 Nicolas Beye, Jr., DDS, MAGD, FIOCI......................... pg 160 North County Fire.................................. pg 25

North County Welding Supply............... pg 29 North Orange Veterinary Clinic.............. pg 50 Pala Casino Spa Resort...............Back Cover Pala Transfer Station............................. pg 28 Palomar Health...................................... pg 93 Pam Moss - Real Estate Brokers Group.................................... pg 62 Peking Wok..........................................pg 119 Perfection Imaging Technologies......... pg 150 Rally for Children................................. pg 147 Ray White Cement................................ pg 27 RE/MAX United Real Estate.................. pg 71 Regal Medical Group............................. pg 78 River Village Cinema is D’Place............ pg 19 River Village Plaza.............................. pg 145 Robinson Group Ken Follis..................... pg 7 Roger Boddaert..................................... pg 43 Rosa’s Mexican Restaurant..........pg 116, 122 Roseland Nursery.................................. pg 35 Rotary Club of Fallbrook...................... pg 149 Sage Yoga Studios...............................pg 112 Salon Ana............................................ pg 161 Samantha Berryessa, Attorney............ pg 152 Sblendorio Winery................................. pg 18 SDGE.................................................. pg 144 Seniors Helping Seniors...................... pg 102 ServePro.............. pg 165, Inside Back Cover Shay Mandrayar.................................... pg 98

Silvergate Fallbrook................................. pg 9 Silverthorn Ranch Nursery.................... pg 51 Smokin Bird BBQ.................................pg 115 Sonny’s Muffler & Auto...........................pg 11 Southwest Healthcare System.............. pg 87 Sunshine Properties Real Estate.......... pg 61 Tekila Cocina Mexicana........................pg 119 Temecula Valley Hospital..................... pg 101 The California Cuts.............................. pg 137 The Coal Bunker..................................pg 115 The Encouragement Factor........... pg 81, 158 The Foundation for Senior Care.......... pg 103 The Gallery.................................. pg 146, 159 The Madd Potter.................................... pg 45 The Spoiled Avocado............................pg 110 The Veranda at Grand Tradition...........pg 115 Thompson & Associates........................ pg 60 Toasted Oak Winery.............................. pg 14 Trupiano’s Italian Bistro........................pg 117 Udder Feed........................................... pg 50 Village Escrow Services........................ pg 66 Village Pizza of Bonsall........................pg 118 Winchell’s Donut House.......................pg 117 Yama Restaurant & Sushi Bar......pg 114, 123 Youngren Construction..................... pg 30-31 Z Cafe...................................................pg 119 Zion Christian Preschool & Kindergarten and Zion Learning Center................ pg 139

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Cover Winner - Robert Sommers

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1st Place - Cheryl Nurse

2nd Place - Peggy Hanne Covid Birthday Party

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Each year we ask our readers to submit photos of the community – people, places, events and everything that makes Fallbrook and Bonsall special! We love seeing our community through your eyes. To be considered for next year’s Sourcebook photo contest, please send your high resolution photo submissions to sourcebook@reedermedia.com.

Shirley Binn Church Guide.................. pg 140, 141 Shirley Binn Nonprofit Guide.......................pg 126 Shirley Binn Snapshots................... pg 51, 84, 169 Marianne Byers Snapshots............................pg 20 Marianne Byers Jim Russell........................ pg 152 Jose Camacho Nonprofit Guide................... pg 129 George Compton Snapshots..........................pg 84 Joseph Cox Birdland...................................pg 78 Jayne Crabtree Birdland..............................pg 79 Jayne Crabtree Nonprofit Guide.......... pg 128, 129 Terry Dietrich Hiking Guide...........................pg 73 Carina Domingo Birdland....................... pg 76, 78 172

Carina Domingo Hiking Guide......................pg 73 Carina Domingo Nonprofit Guide................. pg 127 Carina Domingo Publisher Note.......................pg 4 Carina Domingo Snapshots...........................pg 54 Valerie Fording Hiking Guide.........................pg 75 Peggy Hanne Table of Contents........................pg 6 Peggy Hanne Snapshots...............................pg 84 Dolly Harty Hiking Guide..............................pg 75 Patricia Kirkpatrick Smapshots.....................pg 133 Margaret Larson Church Guide................... pg 141 Diane McClelland Snapshots.........................pg 63 Ron Montoya Advertiser Index.............pg 170-171

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