Author Archive for Jean Gillette
Surfer comes to town with new book
ENCINITAS — Rusty Miller, surfing legend who grew up in Encinitas and was the United States Surfing Champion in 1965, will be talking about and signing books from 3 to 5 p.m. May 18 at Hansen’s Surf, 1105 S. Coast Highway 101. “Turning Point” is Miller’s first book.
Mortar fire and Recon competition on base
CAMP PENDLETON — Camp Pendleton units will be conducting night live-fire mortar exercises in the Whiskey and Zulu impact areas from midnight to 2:30 a.m. May 15 through May 18.
Police support Special Olympics
CARLSBAD — Special Olympics Southern California is hosting its Tip-A- Cop fundraiser in conjunction with the Carlsbad and Oceanside Police Departments. The fundraiser will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on May 2 at the Claim Jumper restaurant, 5958 Avenida Encinas. Claim Jumper patrons will enjoy a night of fun as uniformed police [...]
Runners raise money for summer trip
CARLSBAD — Carlsbad Valley Middle School and Carlsbad High track team members are going back to Sweden this summer to compete in Gothenburg at the World Youth Games June 28. To raise funds for the trip, they have partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad to accept donations on behalf of our track [...]
Art and jewelry join for grand reopening
RANCHO SANTA FE — Coleen Freeman, owner of Rancho Santa Fe Estate and Fine Jewelry, joined by artist Todd Krasovetz and Steve Brower, his business partner and Rancho Santa Fe resident, will host the grand reopening of the jewelry store at their new location on Paseo Delicias and the grand opening of artist Todd Krasovetz’ [...]
Photographer’s daughter, Susan Bernard, misidentified
RANCHO SANTA FE — The Coast News Group regrets an error in the Rancho Santa Fe News April 18, page A9 article titled “Ranch residents help out with gala.” It was erroneously stated that “Susan Bernard is the daughter of Marilyn Monroe.” It should have read, “Susan Bernard, daughter of famed Marilyn Monroe photographer, Bruno [...]
Thanks to the risk takers
It is true that in spring, fancies turn. For many people, it’s that time of year when wild and foolish plans are put into action.
The growing pains of a remodel
I have discovered having a home remodel is rather like having a baby. Suddenly you are in a special club and are privy to dozens of stories and lots of good advice and support. It is also like having a baby, in that, until you do it, you really can’t imagine what it is like. [...]
Rats: They’re more than a four letter word
“Oh rats!” This has become more than an expletive to me.
There’s always next year
I wanted to start out with “How ‘bout those Aztecs?” and I still could, but I am more inclined to go with “There is no joy in Mudville.”
