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Articles from the February 15, 2017 edition


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  • Local realtor adds television show to sales tools

    Updated Feb 15, 2017

    FALLBROOK – Amelia Smith, Realtor with Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, is bringing television coverage into her extensive promotional platform for her listings in Fallbrook and Bonsall. Smith feels strongly that there is no better medium for the extraordinary properties she represents. Seen on Sunday mornings at 11a.m., the show is called "San Diego Luxury Listings" and it takes viewers inside some of the most magnificent residences San Diego has to offer. The pro...

  • REINS to host second annual Spring Hop April 8

    Updated Feb 15, 2017

    FALLBROOK – REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program will host its second annual Spring Hop on Saturday, April 8. The event is for children of all ages and will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at REINS, 4461 South Mission Road. The Easter Bunny will be onsite for photos beginning at 11:30 a.m. Children will be divided into two age groups – 0-to-4 years and 5-to-10 years – for the egg hunts. The younger group will hunt for eggs at noon, the older group at 12:30 p.m. The hunts will begin promptly rain or shine, so all parti... Full story

  • 'American Pickers' to film in California

    Updated Feb 15, 2017

    NEW YORK – Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to California, where they plan to film episodes of the hit series "American Pickers" throughout the region this spring. "American Pickers" is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on the History channel. The hit show follows Wolfe and Fritz, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn t... Full story

  • Fallbrook Quilt Guild offers scholarship

    Updated Feb 15, 2017

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Quilt Guild is delighted to offer scholarships up to $1,500. This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors living in this geographic area. Applicants must be planning on attending an accredited university or college during the 2017-2018 school year. Disbursement of the funds will be made directly to the college/university after proof of enrollment has been submitted to guild representative. The short application can be found on www.fallbrookquiltguild.com by clicking on the link l... Full story

  • Fallbrook, Bonsall represented on Dean's List at Azusa Pacific

    Updated Feb 15, 2017

    AZUSA – Five students from Fallbrook – Kalani Aguigui, Rebecca Allen, Nicholas Devera, Michelle Madden, and Karolyn VanSickle – and Dylan Matos of Bonsall made the academic Dean's List at Azusa Pacific University. The students were honored for having a fall 2016 grade-point average of 3.5 or better, and were joined by 2,175 students receiving the same honor. Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical Christian university committed to God First and excellence in higher education. With 77 bachelor's degrees, 45 master's degre...

  • Juarez shows she can wrestle with the boys

    Updated Feb 15, 2017

    When freshman Karina Juarez told some friends that she was going to tryout for the wrestling team at Fallbrook High School, they only fueled her fire with their response. "They said, 'why would you do that, you're a girl,'" recalled Juarez, who promptly responded with, "Because I'm a girl, and I can do everything anyone else can." Juarez tried out and made the team, which came as no surprise to her mother, Rachelle Luna, who didn't blink an eye when her daughter informed her...

  • Democrats' Valentine to California Drivers: New Taxes

    Updated Feb 15, 2017

    Submitted by Republican Senator Mike Morrell's 23 District office SACRAMENTO – Today, Democrats on the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee wished California taxpayers a “Happy Valentine’s Day” by voting to advance Senate Bill 1 (Beall, D-San Jose), which would significantly increase gas taxes and vehicle registration fees in California. Senator Mike Morrell (R-Rancho Cucamonga) opposed the measure. “For years, legislative Democrats have refused to make our state’s a...

  • Melendez proposes bill to separate localities from State in sanctuary feud

    Updated Feb 15, 2017

    RIVERSIDE - Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez today proposed legislation that would permit counties throughout California to forgo implementation of any state law that could result in the loss of federal money, which a "sanctuary state'' bill put forward in response to President Donald Trump's immigration policies could trigger. "Sacramento Democrats are jeopardizing hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding to score political points while endangering those they've been elected to represent,'' said Melendez, R-Lake... Full story

  • Storm to bring potentially damaging wind, flooding

    Updated Feb 15, 2017

    SAN DIEGO - Warm and mostly sunny weather in San Diego County today is expected to give way to potentially damaging winds and rainfall that could cause flooding later this week as a strong Pacific storm moves into the region. The wet winter storm is expected to bring light rain starting late Thursday, and strong winds and heavy rain Friday afternoon through Friday night. Showers will continue Saturday and decrease Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. ``A storm system will move through Southern California late... Full story

  • Town hall meeting called to discuss proposed burial of nuclear waste

    Updated Feb 15, 2017

    FALLBROOK – A town hall meeting on the urgent issue of the proposed nuclear waste burial will be held Saturday, March 4 from 10 a.m. to noon at Hilltop Center for Spiritual Living, 331 E. Elder St. The event is hosted by www.MusicForTheRevolution.org in response to Southern California Edison (SCE) obtaining a permit to bury millions of pounds of nuclear waste on the beach at San Onofre State Park. This waste is deadly for 250,000 years. It will be stored in 5/8″ thick steel drums that have a designed life of 60 years but a m... Full story

  • Parkinson’s Support Group to learn about senior services

    Updated Feb 15, 2017

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Parkinson’s Support Group will hold its monthly meeting, Friday, Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. to noon. This month's program is about the local services available to seniors and to those who are housebound and needing assistance through the Foundation of Senior Care. In addition, Jack Wood, administrator of the Sheriff Department's Senior Volunteer Senior Patrol, will discuss the YANA (You Are Not Alone) program and talk about dealing with challenges that arise in care giving. The meeting will be held in the...

  • Fallbrook Community Center offers new classes

    Updated Feb 15, 2017

    FALLBROOK – Anyone looking to get back in shape, start a new craft, or wishes they had more confidence when meeting people will find help at the Fallbrook Community Center. All are welcome to come down and sign up for the new classes. Heading into February and March, the center has some exciting new arts and craft workshops, including Whimsical Jewelry Making and Design, Painting Adventures, and Felting Fuzzy Animals. In March, a new speech class will be starting up. Participants can enroll in the four-week course to i...

  • Fallbrook Camera Club resumes meetings Feb. 20

    Updated Feb 15, 2017

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Camera Club starts its new year on Monday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be at the Silvergate Retirement Residence, 420 Elbrook Dr. The first meeting of 2017 will be a competition meeting. The members submit images – prints, slides or digital images – and an invited judge evaluates and grades them. Later in the year, awards are given to images in several categories, such as Image of the Year, Best Composition, etc The second meeting of the new year will be Monday, Feb. 27, same time and locat... Full story

  • BWC meeting to feature country and blues music

    Updated Feb 15, 2017

    BONSALL – The Bonsall Woman’s Club (BWC) meeting on March 2 will feature a special program with singer Lisa Sanders and her harmonizing partner, Karen Hayes. Sanders is a singer-songwriter who resides in San Marcos and has been the opening act for such notable artists as B.B. King, Al Green, the Dixie Chicks, and more. This harmonizing duo will be singing country, bluesy music in their unique style. BWC meets at The Golf Club of California, 3742 Flowerwood Lane, Fal...

  • Arts in the Park will be held April 30

    Updated Feb 15, 2017

    FALLBROOK – The new board of directors of Rally for Children announced that this year’s Arts in the Park event will be held Sunday, April 30 at Live Oak Park. Rally for Children recently donated $12,000 to fund several non-profit groups that provide programs and projects for children in the local community. For membership information, visit www.rallyforchildren.org.... Full story

  • Lucy Lockwood celebrates 90th birthday

    Updated Feb 15, 2017

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  • 'We must all stand together'

    Updated Feb 15, 2017

    The coverage of nearly 30 million people is at risk. Please help retain and continue availability of quality, affordable healthcare! In addition, Betsy DeVos, an unqualified, disastrous choice to lead our Department of Education, has now been confirmed, after, for the first time in history, the Vice President had to cast the deciding vote. Party-politics have trumped the healthcare of 30M citizens as well as our children’s educations. Please voice your concerns. We must all stand together and restore each other’s hea... Full story

  • Congratulations to the Village News on its 1,000th issue

    Updated Feb 15, 2017

    Congratulations to you, Julie Reeder, and your excellent staff upon issuing the 1,000th edition of the Village News. What a thrill it must be for you to have achieved this landmark issue having begun your publication journey some 20 short years ago. Your publication fills a need for the local community that is essential to Fallbrook and the surrounding areas for its sustainability. Further, you are to be commended for not only producing an excellent newspaper, but also for having expanded your beneficial influence on the...

  • Supporting the Life Sciences

    Updated Feb 15, 2017

    Assemblymember Marie Waldron AD-75 (R) As a member of the Assembly Health Committee, I am working to open up access for new innovative treatments, cures and therapies that directly impact the lives of thousands of Californians. Ensuring that California maintains its pivotal role as a center for life sciences research is a vital part of these efforts. Continuing the medical advances that are improving healthcare and quality of life throughout the world is good policy. It has also been very good for the state’s economy. Califor...

  • Roy Edwin Glasgow

    Updated Feb 15, 2017

    Roy Edwin Glasgow went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 11, 2017. Roy was born on November 18, 1927 in Plainfield, Ill. He enlisted in the Navy in November 1945 where he attended basic training in San Diego, Calif. He served on the USS Comstock and the USS Sphinx. He was honorably discharged on October 11, 1947. The very same day he and his wife Charlotte, of 69 years, eloped to Lake Tahoe. They made their first home in Long Beach, Calif....

  • LeRoy Frank Gross

    Updated Feb 15, 2017

    LeRoy Frank Gross, age 95, passed away at home from acute cardiac and respiratory distress, surrounded by loved ones on February 8, 2017. LeRoy was born to Clara K. and George Charles Gross, on May 5, 1921 in Defiance, Iowa. Three brothers, Alfred, Arthur and Clarence Gross, preceded him in death as well as his first wife, Marilyn Biggers Gross, in 1976. LeRoy joined the Civilian Conservation Crops in 1940 and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1942. While in boot camp in San Diego, he met and married Marilyn Biggers,...

  • Bill Nagle

    Updated Feb 15, 2017

    Bill Nagle died February 11, 2017. There will be a Memorial Service to celebrate a life well lived on Saturday, February 18, 2 p.m., 4849 Dulin Rd., Fallbrook. Guests are asked to contribute to a potluck meal....

  • Claire Mangold Stout

    Updated Feb 15, 2017

    Claire Mangold Stout passed away peacefully on February 5, 2017. She was born on August 27, 1920, in Inverness, Mont. Claire married Edward Stout on October 11, 1941, in Anaconda, Mont. They moved to Fallbrook in 1970, where they lived until 2003. Claire is survived by her two children and their spouses, Ray and Caren Stout, and Nancy and Peter Beardsley; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and her youngest brother, Ray Mangold....

  • Refinancing your debt could be a good idea

    Updated Feb 15, 2017

    Nathaniel Sillin Special to the Village News Have you ever considered how lenders compare applicants? Typically, the lowest rate goes to those who have the highest likelihood of repaying the loan on time. A lot of data goes into determining that probability, including the person's credit, income and outstanding debt. As these factors improve, your terms on new loans might improve as well. You could also refinance debts you took on earlier in life to take advantage of the changes. As a result, you might be able to decrease...

  • Variety of upcoming events at Pala includes wine tasting Feb. 23

    Updated Feb 15, 2017

    PALA – Pala Casino Spa & Resort will offer a variety of events at its venues in the coming months. On Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m., wine lovers are in for a special treat when Paso Robles’ Daou Vineyards hosts a Dinner & Wine Tasting in the underground wine cave. Doors will open at 7 p.m., and guests will enjoy a five-course dinner with wine pairings from Daou’s portfolio of fine wines. Ask to book wine dinner when making reservations. BetaMaxx, the hot San Diego 80s band, will host a first-of-its-kind “Like Totally 80s Remix P...

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