Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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Marion Estel “Tom” Thompson, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 28, 2005, at the Fallbrook Skilled Nursing Facility in Fallbrook. He was born February 8, 1915, in Sheridan, WY. The father of former Assemblyman Bruce Thompson, he and his wife, Lucille, came to live with Bruce’s family in June of 1994. Mr. Thompson has resided in Fallbrook since. Lucille preceded him in death in August of 1997. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson retired to New Plymouth, ID, in 1976 after many years as California schoolteachers. Mr. Thomp...
Gerald “Gary” Haukaas, 74, of Wewela went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 8, 2006. He was born on November 21, 1931, on his parents’ Lowell & Dorothy (Wales) Haukaas farm, the same farm that had been established by his grandfather Martin in 1908. In 1956 he moved to California to begin his career in the aerospace industry at Hughes Aircraft and later Ling Electronics, where he was an integral part of the team responsible for engineering the electronic requirements for the space rockets and eventually became vice...
Mrs. Rose Marie Parkinson, 86, passed away on January 12, 2006. She was born on April 16, 1919, in New York. Mrs. Parkinson lived in Fallbrook, CA, for 63 years. Mrs. Parkinson was a homemaker, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mrs. Parkinson was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph & Mae Farley, in 1925 and brother Henry Farley in 1945. She is survived by son Ralph Parkinson, Fallbrook, CA; daughter Dolores Patterson, Hemet, CA; daughter & son-in-law Mary & Kenny Liermann, Fallbrook, CA; grandchildren Julie, Cari,...
Margaret J. Benz, 95, died on Wednesday, January 11, 2006. She was born on September 25, 1910, in Philadelphia, PA. In June 1933 she married James F. Benz, a career Marine, and for the next 25 years they and their three children, Margaret (Pat) Macy, Albert (Jim) Benz and Dorothy Ann Hunter, traveled and lived on and off bases in South Carolina, Virginia, North Carolina, Philadelphia, New York and Washington, DC. Marge, as she preferred to be known, was involved in many volunteer activities and one year was name Parris Island...
Bill Gower (Wilford D. Gower, Jr.), son of Wil Gower of Fallbrook, was born on June 30, 1955, and passed away on January 13, 2006. A service will be held Friday, January 20, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Orange, CA. Bill Gower was an uncommon man. He was uncommonly devoted to his family, to his faith and to his community. He was a complex man because he lived a life packed with commitments and attention to details, usually in service to others. The people of St. John’s Lutheran know that he was a devout churchman, and mor...
Mrs. Ann Mason Curwen, 86, passed away on December 17, 2005, in Oceanside, CA. She was born on September 18, 1919, in San Francisco, CA, to Bob and Mary Mason. Mrs. Curwen was a former resident of Fallbrook, CA, for eight years. She was raised in Los Angeles, CA, the only child of adoring parents who sought the best for their daughter. She grew up in a comfortable home near MacArthur Park during the 1920s and enjoyed summers with her mother’s family in Carmel. Her high school years were spent at Marlboro School, a d... Full story
Mr. Austin R. Townsend, 91, passed away January 14, 2006. Born in Boston, MA, on July 6, 1914, he had been a resident of Fallbrook, CA, for five years. He worked as a machine tool salesman for Turnquist Machinery in Commerce, CA, for 40 years. He was a member of the Masonic Order and the Shriners and enjoyed golf, woodworking and metal work. Mr. Townsend was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara A. Townsend, son John H. Townsend and brother Robert Townsend. He is survived by son and daughter-in-law Howard A. & Shirley...
Tom Schoen, Riverview’s Executive Pastor, delivers the message this Sunday, January 22, at two morning worship services, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Nursery and Sunday school are available during each service. Adult Bible Fellowship meets at 10:15 a.m. for food, fellowship and the current study of the Book of Job. Men On Purpose meet for breakfast January 21 at 7:00 a.m., featuring Pastor Mike Reed from Calvary Chapel, Oceanside. Riverview Church is in Bonsall at 4980 Sweetgrass Lane (intersecting Hwy.76). The church office, (760) 4...
North Coast Church at Fallbrook is a different way to do church. We feature a great worship band, top-drawer programs for nursery through high school and the same outstanding application-oriented Bible teaching found at North Coast Church – Vista. Services are Sunday, 8:45 and 10:35 a.m., at the Bob Burton Center for Performing Arts at Fallbrook High School. You’ll find our current teaching series, “Conquering Life’s Dungeons and Dragons,” highly relevant to your home and workplace experiences. It is based on Paul’s le...
“Saving a City,” based on Jonah’s call to Nineveh, will be Dr. Dennis Ginoza’s sermon theme at the 10 a.m. worship service. Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed; can Nineveh be saved? The 9 a.m. adult Bible class has begun to study the Genesis through Revelation series led by Peter Holzer. Rev. Kathy Dickens will share meditative thoughts from her new book “A Still, Small Voice.” It is a help to those on a spiritual journey. Nursery care is provided. For more information call the church office at (760) 728-1472, 1844 Winter...
Looking for a nice old-fashioned community church where everybody knows your name? Come to Rainbow Community Church and join us for a mix of praise songs, traditional hymns and service with Pastor Rick Eisemann. Our service begins at 10 a.m. with Sunday school from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Refreshments following the service. Come as you are. 2560 Rainbow Valley Blvd. (760) 728-2051. Wheelchair access. www.rainbowchurch.com.... Full story
Minister Tom Myers will continue the sermon series based on earthly life and teachings of Jesus as he presents “How to Get Ahead in This Organization,” based on Matthew 20:20-28, during the worship hour at 10:00 a.m. This service includes a blending of traditional as well as contemporary music and the weekly observance of the Lord’s Supper. Classes for all ages meet at 9 a.m. each Sunday. Midweek Bible Study is on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Youth meeting for children ages 5 to 9 and older meet on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. For more...
Our Sunday school classes begin at 8:55 a.m. We have classes and studies for all ages, from adults to preschoolers. Worship begins at 10:00 a.m.; Children’s Church is offered during this hour as well. Nursery care is offered throughout Sunday mornings. This Saturday, January 21, is our first 2006 work day – we will be working on irrigation for our new lawn. Our volunteer appreciation dinner will take place on Sunday, January 22, at 5:30 p.m. Please call (760) 728-2966 if you have any questions or need our ass...
Our Sunday worship services are at 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. with services for all ages during those times as Pastor Patrick Herrell teachers in the Book of Romans. We are studying I Samuel on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. We are located at 488 Industrial Way, off of E. Mission Rd., one mile east of Main Ave. For information about our worship services, youth group, Bible studies, activities and directions call (760) 728-9138. Our office hours are Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.calvarychapel.com/fallbrook....
Christ The King Lutheran welcomes you to this third Sunday after the Epiphany. Worship services at 8:00 a.m. (traditional) and 10:30 a.m. (contemporary) with Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Be sure to note that the BOMB is back! BOMB stands for Believers On Mountain Bikes. They will host a ride this Saturday, January 21, at Lake Hodges, beginning at 9:30 a.m. For more information/directions about this or any other CTK activity, contact the church office, (760) 728-3256, or go online at www.ctklc-fa...
A new year brings resolutions and changes. For the Christian Science Church in Fallbrook at 1109 E. Fallbrook Street, there will be a change in the time for the Wednesday service. Beginning January 18, the noon testimony service will be held at 7 p.m. Also, there was a recent change of First Reader beginning Sunday, January 15. Former First Reader Valerie Webb was succeeded by Faye Hall and Lori Huber will continue as Second Reader. Sunday services and Sunday school are held at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome.... Full story
Fallbrook’s Nicole Walker prepares to pass the ball in when the Lady Warriors battled Oceanside on January 12....
There was much ado about a person who was born 250 years ago. In the first in a series of “Absolute Amadeus” Mozart-related affairs, Mariella Balbi, founder of Guanni Chocolates, was the featured speaker at the Art Center event “Chocolate and Champagne” held on the 14th of January. Balbi highlighted the origin of chocolate and also showcased her new creation, the Amadeus Truffle. In creating this unique bonbon, Balbi studied Mozart’s lifestyle as well as the era in which he lived, and then developed something that “he would... Full story
Sullivan Middle School — A.J. Sanchez Bonsall Elementary — Meghan Kennedy Bonsall West — Piper Holt Vivian Banks Charter — Torrey Denver... Full story
Drew Ming and Dillon Gunther are hard at work in the kindergarten class at Fallbrook United Methodist Church preschool! Their class experiences a variety of learning under the direction of Wendy Bradshaw. The school is operated under the direction of Sue Shimmer....
Potter Junior High has a new Web site on Edline! Parent meetings were held in the last two weeks to explain the value of Edline and pass out access codes to the site. If you missed the meetings, you can go to the office and pick up your Edline Activation Code. The Edline Web site will provide you with valuable information on the school calendar, student planner, contact information, safe school plan, homework and major assignments. It is a great way for parents to be more involved in their students’ academic progress. P... Full story
Fallbrook FFA has started the new year off with many activities and plans for even more. Wednesday, January 11, the chapter meeting took place after a sectional ice skating party. The Parli pro teams have begun practicing and members will be traveling Saturday, January 21, to Norte Vista High for another field day. The club is just beginning to make plans for their annual awards banquet that will take place in February. Over the long weekend, Jessica Linton, Jose Licea, Julianne Duffin, Kaitlyn Brown, Tara Glidden, Alyssa...
Huell Howser, the host of the Public Broadcasting Service’s “California Gold” series, has teamed up with the Association of California Water Agencies to host a PBS series on California water. Howser will present various water issues of the state in a non-political style which is intended to entertain as well as educate Californians. The series is also intended to bring to the public the basic messages of ACWA’s water policy document “No Time to Waste: A Blueprint for California Water.” “We’re so excited about this opportunit... Full story
Brigadier General Robert Neller, the deputy commander of the First Marine Expeditionary Force, participated in the coin toss at the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl. The Camp Pendleton general was invited by the Holiday Bowl Committee to throw the coin prior to the December 29 game between the University of Oregon and the University of Oklahoma. Neller noted that he was pleased to have the opportunity to represent all service members and specifically the members of the First Marine Expedition Force who are deploying. The coin...
For over four years, the Fallbrook Senior Center cribbage group has been co-hosting a monthly “Senior Challenge” cribbage match with a team from the Oceanside Senior Center. The first match was held in September 2001. Over 4,900 games have been played. The current standing has Fallbrook leading 28 wins to 20 for Oceanside. After the 4,900 games the difference in points between the two teams is just 63. To begin the new year the January match will be held at the Vista Elks Lodge, located at 1947 E. Vista Way, phone (760) 724...
