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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: “THE RUNAWAYS” ROCKS AND ROLLS
Printer-friendly version By Brian Lafferty April 9, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — Watching The Runaways was like going to a fun party; you have the time of your
ADVICE FROM THE PURPLE MOUNTAIN SAGE: FIND YOUR INNER AVATAR
Printer-friendly version Increase your enjoyment of living By Sharon Courmousis Sacred Rocks Reserve “Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to
LEFT HOOK: EUGENE DAVIDOVICH ACQUITTED
Printer-friendly version Wasteful and mean policies of the right By Walter Davis April 11, 2010 (San Diego) — Eugene Davidovich was acquitted last month of all charges along with most of the
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “TITANS” BENEFITS FROM EQUAL BALANCE OF ACTION AND STORY
Printer-friendly version By Brian Lafferty April 2, 2010 (San Diego’s East County)–Clash of the Titans is the newest in a seemingly neverending long line of Hollywood remakes. Directed by
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: DESPITE BAREBONES SCRIPT “THE LAST SONG” HAS ITS STRENGTHS
Printer-friendly version By Brian Lafferty April 2, 2010 (San Diego’s East County)–The Last Song is one of those films I call a “Hit and Miss” picture. Movies that fall
DOLLAR-WISE DIVAS: SAVE MONEY! MAKE YOUR OWN SPRING CLEANING PRODUCTS
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 March 30, 2010 –
NEW COLUMN! CITIZENS’ PARK REVIEW: STELZER PARK, LAKESIDE
Printer-friendly version PARK: Louis Stelzer County Park LOCATION: 11470 Wildcat Canyon Rd Lakeside, CA 92040 OVERALL RATING: 5 OAK TREES By Dennis and Trever Richardson March 29, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) —
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON” FIRES ON ALL CYLINDERS
Printer-friendly version By Brian Lafferty March 26, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — After I saw Avatar back in December, I was sure of one thing: there is no
THE DOG BLOG: HIKING WITH YOUR DOG
Printer-friendly version By Dawn Celapino March 22, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) –Spring is a great time of year. Flowers are in bloom, the weather is beautiful, and
GOOD MONEY: INVESTING — SHAREHOLDER ACTIVISM
Printer-friendly version “Your guide to financial planning & socially responsible investing” By Judith L. Seid, CFP ® President, Blue Summit Financial Group March 20, 2010 (San Diego) —
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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