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Bonsall Chamber of Commerce - February 2008 Newsletter

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Hello Everyone!
January has seemed somewhat wetter than in the past few years here in Bonsall. And it looks like February will be wet also. This means lots of indoor activities including dining out locally! With Bonsall's range of restaurants we have some delightful choices.
  Our January Sundowner was held at one of the three Mexican style restaurants: The Estrella's Family Restaurant on the south east corner of Hwy 76 and Camino Del Rey. Always a great family atmosphere, the location was perfect to start off our 2008 Chamber monthly Sundowners.
  Other restaurants in Bonsall include Rio Rico in the River Village and Cortez Mexican Food near the Bonsall Post Office. For Oriental food you can't beat the Peking Wok located behind the Chamber offices in River Village. If you like to do your eating out earlier in the day a good choice is the Sunrize Café also in River Village.
  We have other great restaurants a little further out including the San Luis Rey Downs Golf Club that includes a sports bar; Pala Mesa Resort; Da Georgio Ristorante Italiano's at the Comfort Inn (formerly La Estancia Inn) and Vista Valley Country Club. If you are in a hurry we have quickie food available at the Jack-in-the Box, deli at Daniel's Apple Market  and some other places in River Village.  
In February we are having our Sundowner up the road a ways at the Cask 'n Cleaver Steakhouse, which is always great fun, good food and a good networking opportunity.  
Come to the Sundowner, pick up a “Bonsall Coupon Book” and save gas by doing business with Bonsall Chamber members!
Leigh Ann Howard (760) 414-3239


BUSINESS BRIEF
1. George Alves Agency-Ohana Insurance Svcs, www.farmersagent.com/galves
*LIFE *HOME *HEALTH *BUSINESS *AUTO *MEDICARE
We are now offering Secure Horizons for those of you who have turned 65. We are also appointed to sell HealthNet, Individual PPO plans. Do not hesitate to call to say hello, and get a free quotation. Phone: (760) 805-5663

2. Bonsall Village Florist & Gift – Karyn Wilson – VALENTINE'S DAY! Don't forget to call early to order those special flowers or gifts for your special someone. Location: River Village Center, corner of Hwy 76 and Mission Rd. Phone: (760) 941-7314

3. Curves –Located in the Bonsall Post Office Center – Grand Re-Opening on February 7th and 8th. Special discount to the first 100 women signing up. Melissa Algoso, (760) 945-3536

4. Foothill Lock & Security – Mike Hemati - Security of your business, home and car should be on top of your list of priorities. Location: Corner of Hwy 76 & Camino Del Rey. Please call for appointment. On call 24/7 – Phone :(760) 724-1515

5. Isagenix – Tony Flores - Now is the time to start your Isagenix program. Call me to help you discover a healthy you with Isagenix products. (760) 917-7090

6. HirePatriots.com – A website that allows active and recently retired or separated Marines and Sailors to find part or full-time work. Mark and Tori Baird founded HirePatriots.com. It is a 501c3 military charity. For more information, call (760) 730-3734


BONSALL CHAMBER SUNDOWNERS

Lido Favela, Sundowner Chairman

I would like to thank everyone that attended the 1st 2008 Sundowner. It was very nice to see everybody enjoying the delicious food and having fun at Estrella's Family Restaurant. The heated patio was filled to capacity.
I hope to see more new faces in today's (February 7th) Sundowner at the Cask 'n Cleaver Steakhouse. Everyone is invited – businesses & residents. You don't have to be a Chamber member to attend.
Interested in hosting a sundowner? Please call Lido (760) 451-0639 (Ace Party Productions)


Sundowner Drawing: (right) Bradley Doke, “Bonsall Dude” selects the winning ticket. (center) Susie Birchall, Vice President and (left) Lido Favela, Sundowner Chairman


(left front) Ruthie Harris wins the 50/50 drawing. Seated next to her is Fallbrook Honorary Mayor, John Harris


SUNDOWNER HOST – Feb 7, 2008 - 5:30 p.m. Thursday – Cask 'n Cleaver Steakhouse

James Beck, General Manager of Cask 'n Cleaver Steakhouse


Victor Araiza, Chef


Vincent Enriquez, Server

CASK 'n CLEAVER STEAKHOUSE
3757 S. Mission Road, Fallbrook, CA
Phone: (760) 728-2818
Web Site: www.caskncleaver.com

In the mood for a great steak, fresh seafood, tender chicken, mouth-watering burgers or just a great salad? The Cask is the perfect place for dinner or just cocktails and appetizers in the bar!
The Fallbrook Cask 'n Cleaver Steakhouse has been a local favorite for 12 years and continues it's strong tradition of great dnner offerings that are sure to please any appetite and palate! Steaks are the thing at the Cask 'n Cleaver - only mid-western corn fed beef is served. They custom cut all their steaks to assure perfection in charbroiling. They guarantee their steaks and prime rib to be tender, juicy, and prepared to your liking.
The Cask is perfect place to host banquets, cocktail parties, weddings and receptions, rehearsal dinners, holiday celebrations, anniversaries & birthdays, Quinceaneras service club meetings & staff parties. They have indoor accommodations for up to 100 guests and beautifully landscaped grounds for up to 300 guests.
No one ever said you can't combine business with pleasure. At the Cask 'n Cleaver you can have both! They specialize in both social and corporate events. Their banquets facilities perfectly accommodate your event! And...there's no room charge!
Whether you're dining with family, an intimate dinner for 2, hosting a small social gathering or large business function, the Staff at Cask 'n Cleaver is committed to ensure each guest's complete satisfaction and an event worthy of the occasion.
James Beck the General Manager and Jillisa Badaraco the Banquet Coordinator are available to assist you with your dining or banquet needs or any questions you may have. You can contact them at 760-728-2818 or email at fallbrook@caskncleaver.com.
Entertainment on occasional weekends. Please call for information.
HOURS: DINNER - 7 DAYS A WEEK
Monday Thursday: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday and Saturday: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm -
Sunday 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
HAPPY HOUR: Monday - Friday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm



BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT


Rogelio Cortes, owner of Cortez Mexican Food


(left) Rogelio Cortes, owner with his staff of chefs, Jaime Jimenez, Jeronimo Cortes and Salomon Soria

CORTEZ MEXICAN RESTAURANT
(in the Bonsall Post Office center)
5517 Mission Road
Bonsall, CA 92003
Phone: (760) 631-3909

At an early age, Rogelio Cortes discovered his passion for cooking. He would spend his spare time in his family's kitchen learning the techniques and the various ingredients that went into cooking many of the Mexican dishes.
His working experience in different restaurants helped him develop his own ideas. He would share his cooking skills to improve the flavor of the food as he took the time to gain knowledge on how to run a restaurant.
In 1993, he purchased his own restaurant, known to many as Cortez Mexican Restaurant. You will find his two brothers, Mavrilio and Jeronimo Cortes helping out as well as his son, Antonio Cortes.
The Mexican menu consists of Combination Plates, Breakfast Burritos, Burritos, Combo Burritos, Enchiladas, Tacos, Tostadas, Tortas and many side orders.
A “Take Out” order is fast. You many also enjoy your meal at the restaurant. And of course, phone orders for “food to go” are encouraged. The prices are reasonable!
Open 7:00 am to 10:00 pm – Sunday thru Saturday. They look forward to serving you! Every dish on the menu is personally selected for its Authentic Mexican Food taste.


BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT


Candice (Candy) Watson, Postmaster of the Bonsall Post Office


(left) Candy Watson, Postmaster, Rene Sicat, Retail Associate, and Blanca Gonzalez, Retail Associate /Distribution Clerk

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
BONSALL POST OFFICE
5521 Mission Rd. - Ste. D)
Bonsall, CA 92003
Phone- public: (760) 758-4173

Your local Bonsall Post Office is on the small side but a very busy place!  They serve 1676 mailboxes and families or businesses every day through just 4 rural mail carriers: Michael, Aaron, Robert and Huy, and their substitute Kim.    Five clerks also serve 1241 Post Office boxes:  Mona Burvill, Rene Sicat, Armand Esendencia, Marie Ferver and Blanca Gonzalez.    These diligent groups processed and delivered almost 3 million pieces of mail in Bonsall last year, and the carriers covered  32453 miles.
The clerks add to their duties the task of taking care of their customer's transactions and needs at the retail window as quickly and pleasantly as possible, and sometimes are entertained by the quick witted Armand and Rene while they are being served.  Candy Watson, a 26 year employee, has been the Postmaster for three years since leaving her first Postmaster jobs in Pauma Valley and long-term acting Postmaster in Valley Center.  


2008 BONSALL CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP - $125.00 businesses and $75.00 non-profit organizations and residents. 2008 Calendar Year - January through December. Invoices have been mailed out. Your continued membership in the Bonsall Chamber of Commerce generates a stronger organization to enhance business through promotions, services, benefits and community relations. A Bonsall Coupon Book is currently available with terrific discounts from our members.
Our membership areas are broken down as follows:
48% Bonsall; 40% Fallbrook; 12% other areas (Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Temecula, etc).
In addition, here are 12 resident members, 6 elected officials, 6 non-profit and area schools.  

WEB SITE: www.bonsallchamber.org is currently being upgraded to benefit your business.

NEWSLETTER: A two page spread published in the Village News on the 1st Thursday of each month (contains business highlights, sundowner information & much more).

CHAMBER OFFICE: In the River Village Center in Bonsall - (760) 630-1933 "The Tower" Chamber member referral, Information & Visitor's Center.
We encourage area businesses, residents, and non-profit organizations to join the Bonsall Chamber of Commerce. You will meet a variety of business owners, managers, representatives from service clubs, schools and government agencies. There are volunteer opportunities that will give you the chance to meet new people and make friends. You may call the Bonsall Chamber office for an application (630-1933) or visit the chamber web site to down load the application. BE A PART OF YOUR COMMUNITY!


HONORARY MAYOR OF BONSALL

Hi Everyone,
Happy Valentine's Day! I can't believe it is already February; the year is already off to a fast start. I would like to say Thank you to last months Sundowner host Estrella's Family Restaurant. You always have wonderful food, friendly staff and a great atmosphere. I'll be back again soon!
I also had the pleasure of attending the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce Annual Installation dinner at the Officer's Club on Camp Pendleton. I enjoyed a lovely night aboard the Orient Express and was able to meet a lot of wonderful people.
Recently some of our Chamber members asked about having a ribbon cutting ceremony at their place of business. If you are interested in having one, please call me and we can set up a date that is good for you. I will be involved in a ribbon cutting at Curves in Bonsall for their Grand Re-opening under a new owner on February 7th.
Please remember that a lot of our chamber members have wonderful gifts for Valentine's Day. So if you still haven't found the perfect gift for your someone special, you can visit the chambers website at www.bonsallchamber.org to get a list of all our members and description of what their business offers. Let us help you make this a day to remember.
I can't wait to see you all TONIGHT at the Cask 'n Cleaver Steakhouse for our February Sundowner. If you aren't a member yet, we invite you to come as a guest and enjoy a great meal and great company at 5:30p.m. Tonight. We'll show you why it's just more fun in Bonsall!!
If you ever have any questions please feel free to call me.

Nikki Birchall - Birchall & Sons Cleaning & Restoration 760-728-8735



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