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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I knew Athena, albeit briefly. She was in many ways a typical teenaged girl, but to classify her as being only interested in boys and parties is grossly unjust. Athena was planning on attending college, and she loved math. She was funny and bright, and I’m sorry that she didn’t get to reach her potential. I feel fortunate to have been one of her teachers, and I’ll miss her.... Full story
In recent weeks, Judge Samuel Alito Jr. has been portrayed as everything from “anti-woman” to a racial bigot. His confirmation hearings got so ugly that his wife, in the most regrettable image of the hearings, left the room in tears. But another woman, Margaret Sanger, was present in spirit throughout the entirety of the hearings. Of course, the real issue behind Alito’s hearings was not his qualifications or his fitness but, instead, the issue of abortion. Liberal Democrats fear Alito will push the Supreme Court in a directi...
I want to express a huge thank you to the many people who turned out on Saturday, January 28, at the Pico Promenade to help with the elimination of unwanted vegetation along the path. It was a beautiful day and we were able to accomplish our goals of digging out the invasive plants and having a good time in the process. With the help of Jackie Heyneman and Jedda Lorek and their pickup trucks, we delivered five truckloads of green waste to Fallbrook Refuse and filled one dumpster, which was picked up on Monday by Fallbrook...
For those of you who have lived in the (south) Fallbrook/Bonsall area for some time, you may recall it took numerous public meetings, calls, letters-to-the-editors and general complaints over a period of months to convince the Miramar/Pendleton powers-that-be to re-route their coastal (from the southwest) to the desert (the north east) helicopter flights higher — and to the north, over areas less populated. Ultimately, the tax-paying citizens of our area prevailed, and we have had relatively peaceful skies for the past few ye...
Last night I watched the FUHS production of “The White Rose,” the story of five German university students who were executed in 1943 for their opposition to the Nazi regime. It was very well done with exceptional performances. According to the synopsis in the program, it has “a relevance for our time.” I agree it has relevance, but not for a particular time. Its relevance is for all times. It seemed to me, the play asked us to ponder the meaning of life, or rather, whether life has meaning. The will to survive is the most co...
I had a doctor’s appointment today. I arrived there a little early. I hate to get there late. I don’t know why. It just makes me feel better getting there early. I only had to wait about 15 minutes; I was the only one there. I knew I’d have to wait so I brought a book to read. There are magazines there to look at but who could really afford that yacht on the cover? And the golf magazines! How many people who come to the doctor’s office know how to golf? Well, my name was called and I went in to the examination room. Why do...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors expressed opposition to the US Department of Homeland Security’s removal of the San Diego Region from the list of eligible regions to receive funding under the new Urban Area Security Initiative distribution plan. A 5-0 vote January 24 directed the county’s Chief Administrative Officer to draft a letter for board chairman Bill Horn’s signature to be sent to the US Department of Homeland Security and to San Diego County’s Congressional delegation expressing the supervisors’ opposition... Full story
Enjoy a cup of tea, relax and read the invitations mailed by these volunteers of the Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary: fundraising director Sharon Heincy, Betty Long, Rosemay Camy and Jean Lockett. Donations to the annual “Stay at Home Tea” are tax-deductible and go toward scholarships for students in the Fallbrook School District who are entering the healthcare field. Although a tea bag was included in each invitation, anyone wishing to support this fundraising effort may send a donation to the Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary, 624... Full story
Miss Fallbrook Brittany Bigley cuts and serves the VFW Post’s 65th anniversary cake with the help of Brownie Jacqui Moshe on February 3 at a special celebratory dinner.... Full story
An allegation that teen prostitution is occurring on an ongoing basis in Fallbrook drew residents, law enforcement professionals and educators January 31 to Zion Lutheran Church for the January meeting of the Fallbrook Citizens Crime Prevention Neighborhood Rehab Committee. The Village News first reported on this issue January 5 as a result of a 2005 SANDAG survey analyzing the county’s female teen prostitution. In an interview for that article, San Diego Sheriff’s Deputy Rick Castro said there were ‘half a dozen’ open cases...
Champions Breakfast for the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County’s “Step Up to the Plate” campaign was held on February 2 at Pala Mesa Resort....
Want to have your pet photographed for Valentine’s Day? Visit Paradise Pet Spa, 218 W. Fig St., on Sunday, February 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost of $8 includes picture and a cute Valentine’s magnet picture frame. (760) 723-2273....
Bay City Electric was awarded the contract to install emergency generators at Rainbow Municipal Water District’s (RMWD) four reservoirs during a special meeting on February 2. With a bid of $59,354.74, the company offered RMWD the best deal by at least $12,000. The generators need to be installed by March 31 in order to not be fined by the California Department of Health Services (DHS). The agency fined RMWD in December and included a strict list of directives with fines attached to the deadlines. Other companies who bid o... Full story
The San Diego County Department of Animal Services is offering microchips for dogs, cats and rabbits every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost is $20 and includes national registration. Individuals simply need to bring their pet(s) to the County Animal Shelter at 2481 Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad. The shelter asks that dogs be on leashes and cats or rabbits be in carriers. For further information call (760) 438-2312 or visit www.sddac.com.... Full story
Nicholas Pham, Preston Fuller, Jim Roche (Troop Leader), Ryan Roche and Kyle Murray, members of Boy Scout Troop 738, learned all about how newspapers are produced when they visited the Village News on February 3.... Full story
Boy Scouts Aaron Kovsky, Zach Hardy, Nick Kovsky and Lyle Hukill and Senior Patrol Leader Ed Casey put a fresh coat of paint on a storage building for St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store as a community service project....
Regular attendance has always been one of the most important requirements of Rotary International. Weekly attendance at meetings is a goal set for all members and this is aided by Rotarians being able to “make up” at any club worldwide. Maintaining perfect attendance is a goal for most members, but with busy schedules, there are inevitably gaps along the way. Not so for many members of the Rotary Club of Fallbrook, however. Recently honored for extraordinary perfect attendance were Sam Gorsline (39 years), Regg Fogg (40 yea...
FALLBROOK — Fallbrook co-authors husband and wife team Laura and Tom McNeal will sign their third young adult novel, “Crushed,” at the Book Nook in Fallbrook on Saturday, February 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. The public is invited to come meet the authors, talk about the book and enjoy some refreshments. In “Crushed,” as they did in “Crooked” and “Zipped,” the McNeals explore high school life and the pain, growth and hope found there. The authors’ first collaborative novel, “Crooked,” was a California Book Award Winner and an ALA...
Sunshine Properties GMAC presents Jeannette Shields with the Highest Sales Achievement with sales exceeding 8.7 million, Barbara Rodriguez with the 2nd Highest Sales Achievement with sales exceeding 8.1 million, and Mark Fabela with the 3rd Highest Sales Achievement with sales exceeding 7 million....
February 14, Valentine’s Day, has many traditions surrounding it. In the quest for healthy alternatives to eating too much and feeding too much to our families and friends, I would like to offer some healthy living Valentine’s Day alternatives. It helps to think about what other things the word “love” can mean when searching for healthy alternatives to reduce the stress of Valentine’s Day. Loving yourself and your family in a way which promotes their physical, emotional and spiritual health instead of depleting your wallet an...
FALLBROOK — Are you a senior who wants more out of life? Let’s begin to feel free to enjoy more of what we want to do and improve on what we have to do… Let’s get active and feel healthy with Carl Grubbs, the 72-year-old gold medal-winning senior Olympian who will lead low-impact exercises. Improve your flexibility and range of motion with lots of stretching. Improve your strength using stretch Thera-bands. Improve your balance, coordination and endurance with low-impact movements along with the good music from the ’30s, ...
February is the month of love. Be a sweetheart to yourself and others by learning how to lighten up! Join us for Laughter Therapy. We don’t tell jokes — we learn how to laugh for the pure joy of laughing. We meet on the third Wednesday of each month from 4 to 5 p.m. at Fallbrook Hospital in conference rooms A and B. This month we will be meeting on February 15. This event is sponsored by Fallbrook Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Department and is free of charge. All ages are welcome. Come prepared to have fun! Furth... Full story
On February 24 at 1 p.m. there will be a meeting of the Ostomy Support Group of North San Diego County. All ostomy patients or those considering ostomy surgery and their caregivers are welcome. Contact: (760) 433-3440. Assembly Room 1. Tri-City Medical Center, 4002 Vista Way, Oceanside....
FALLBROOK — The Masonic Lodge is the world’s largest fraternity, with millions of members worldwide. They provide aid and assistance to fellow members, their widows and offerings and millions are devoted to public support for medically afflicted youth. The Shrine operates over 20 hospitals in support of youth with medical problems at no cost. The Scottish Rite Organization has 170 medical service centers in support of youth through the US with medical problems. The Masons are a brotherhood of good men seeking to help one ano... Full story
UltraStar Cinemas has created a special Valentine’s Day package at all seven of its San Diego County locations as an alternative to the traditional and expensive dinner and flower celebrations. The package offered on Tuesday, February 14, includes two tickets to any movie, two large drinks and a large popcorn for only $19.75 (a $32.75 value). The drinks and popcorn also come with free refills. “This is a great chance for our guests to come out and enjoy the movie of their choice and have some great concessions at a won...
