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CHEAPSKATE GUIDE – TIPS FOR SURVIVING HOLIDAYS IN HARD TIMES
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery December 1, 2008 Holiday season can be a major budget-buster. Short of morphing into Ebenezeer Scrooge and avoiding gift-giving or merrymaking, how can you survive the
THE WILL POWER REPORT – A BLANKET PARDON?
Printer-friendly versionNothing but the Truth! By Will Power December 1, 2008 (San Diego) — When I was about five years old, my father was a US Air Force Officer. He
THE RENO REPORT – Good Luck, Chuck!
Printer-friendly versionAn Iowa native & SDSU Alum on the Firing of Chuck Long By Jamie Reno Exclusive for East County Magazine November 25, 2008 (San Diego) — The announcement this
SIMPLE WISDOM – NOVEMBER
Printer-friendly versionGratitude for Hard Times By Penelope Young Andrade LCSW Are you grateful for hard times? Although you may welcome reminders to be grateful, you probably don’t strive to be
THE ROLLING REVIEWER — A TRAIL FIT TO BE WHEELED
Printer-friendly versionBy Janelle Eckardt Dec. 1, 2008 (San Diego) — Native San Diegans are quick to admit that we enjoy arguably the best weather in the entire country – boasting
VINES AND STEINS – ORFILA VINEYARD & WINERY
Printer-friendly versionBy Richard Noel Orfila employee Dolores Castaneda pours a generous taste for Shari Zollo (right) of Vista, who enjoyed the festivities with Barbara Deuel and Drea Zollo Bush (both
THE CHEAPSKATE’S GUIDE TO LIVING WELL IN EAST COUNTY – Hot Tots and Cool Kids
Printer-friendly versionResale Clothes & Toys for Children of All Ages By Miriam Raftery November 1, 2008 – In today’s cost-conscious times, parents are rediscovering the jobs of resale shopping. By
VOTER’S WATCHDOG – Be a Good Citizen: Vote!
Printer-friendly versionVOTER’S WATCHDOG – Be a Good Citizen: Vote! By Penelope Young Andrade, LCSW, guest columnist Are you ready to be a good citizen? Like many of us, you may
‘East of the Line’ debuts this week
Printer-friendly versionA new column by award-winning rural journalist Billie Jo Jannen makes its exclusive debut this week in East County Magazine. The column, dubbed East of the Line, will deal
East of the Line – 50 PERCENT OF MY SDG&E BILL IS SUPPOSED TO GO FOR INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE — SO WHAT AM I GETTING FOR MY MONEY?
Printer-friendly versionBy Billie Jo Jannen Once upon a time, our power in many parts east of the line, was provided by a cooperative formed, as many were in the wake
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ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “GET HIM TO THE GREEK” WORTH GETTING TO THE THEATER TO SEE
Printer-friendly version By Brian Lafferty June 4, 2010 (San Diego) — Maybe Hollywood should focus on making comedies instead of romantic comedies. After enduring such sludge as When in Rome
WILL POWER REPORT: PROPOSITIONING CALIFORNIA
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! By Will Power June 7, 2010 (San Diego’s East County)–If California were a woman, she’d be arrested for illicit propositions. But the
POLITICAL WRANGLING – A SHOE-IN RALLY, THROWING STONES, & LAST-MINUTE ENDORSEMENTS
Printer-friendly version By Buck Shott June 7, 2010 – With Election Day tomorrow, last-minute endorsements and attacks are rolling out. Here’s a wrap-up on the latest political wrangling on the
DOLLAR-WISE DIVAS: JUNE’’S BEST BUYS
Printer-friendly version Share creative ideas to assist people of all ages with tips to save money and improve their lifestyle! By Nancy and Dawn Clement June 4, 2010 (San
LEFT HOOK: FORGETTING LESSONS LEARNED
Printer-friendly version By Walter Davis May 31, 2010 (San Diego) — Heidi looks over the green grass at the United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck, North Dakota. She remembers how
WILL POWER REPORT: IN MEMORIAM
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! By Will Power May 31, 2010 (San Diego) — On Memorial Day we pay tribute to those brave souls who risk life and limb
ADVICE FROM THE PURPLE MOUNTAIN SAGE: UNSTUFFING
Printer-friendly version by: Sharon Courmousis, Sacred Rocks Reserve Increase your enjoyment of living “We are not cisterns made for hoarding, we are channels made for sharing.” — Billy Graham
THE WILL POWER REPORT: WHY USE OF CHEMICAL DISPERSANTS IS A BAD IDEA
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! By Will Power May 28, 2010 (San Diego) — The Deepwater Horizon oil spill was a tragedy, but the British Petroleum response
POLITICAL WRANGLING: GREATEST “HITS” OF THE PRIMARY SEASON
Printer-friendly version By Buck Shott May 28, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – With just 10 days until the June 8 primary, hit pieces are out in droves–like killer bees
STUDENTS’ CORNER: THOSE VANISHING VOTERS
Printer-friendly version A satirical essay by Lucas Kjaero East County Magazine invites students to submit their fiction or nonfiction works on any topic of relevance to East County. To kick
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Lemon Grove Forward Club announces annual Sock Drive for November
Printer-friendly versionSource: Lemon Grove Forward Club November 4, 2025 (Lemon Grove) – The Lemon Grove Forward Club is kicking off its annual sock drive, “Socktober,” a tradition that has made a