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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FALLBROOK — At a recent Rotary Club of Fallbrook luncheon, club president and Fallbrook Union Elementary School District Superintendent Janice Schultz recognized Chris Cox and Vickie Kaeser as Employees of the Month. Cox is a music teacher at Potter, Live Oak and La Paloma schools and Kaeser is a teacher at Iowa Street School. Each received a Certificate of Achievement, a Grand Tradition lunch and a well-deserved round of applause from those gathered. The employee monthly r...
CalTrans will soon commence the process of placing point of interest signs before the Mission Road off-ramps on Interstate 15, advising travelers of their ability to conveniently access Historic Route 395 there. This public service has been made possible due to the generous contributions Dr. Cameron Kaiser, the Fallbrook Historical Society, Eric Particelli of Eric’s Precision Autoworks, Bob and Judy Gillespie, Dode Martin, Bob Kroger and Don Gallina made in joining with me to underwrite the expense of this endeavor. Tom C...
Fallbrook High School has always had a brilliant junior/senior prom and our school has a unique program which gives underprivileged students a chance to go too. For the past several years, the high school has been able to raise plenty of money and has collected shoes, ties, suits, purses and dresses which are free of charge to those who cannot afford to purchase their own. Last year, tickets were given to those who lost their homes in the wildfires or who were affected by other events. This year, with the economy struggling,...
Last fall I encountered two pit bulls that would have attacked my dog if not for the help of a local homeowner and my experience in the dog behavior field. The two that were coming for my dog were loose and roaming on Todo Santos Court. They came after my dog, but I was able to protect myself and my dog and get them to go away. I took my dog home and came back to see if they were still around. They were laying in a front yard of a home (not the owner’s) and another homeowner helped me catch them and tie them up. One of t...
It has come to my attention that the new owners of J.J. “Purty” Landers have changed their mind regarding the Karaoke Night on Wednesdays with Dr. Bill. They have shut down this family-friendly event, much to my dismay! Instead, it is their decision to replace it with an evening of hip-hop. I don’t even sing karaoke myself, but I sure enjoyed sharing the evening with friends and new acquaintances. It was a real pleasure to see families come and enjoy a night out together. To watch the kids build their courage to go up on st... Full story
All the volunteers at People to People Services in Fallbrook would like to commend the Fallbrook Village Rotary for their outstanding service to our community. We are all so fortunate to have such a generous group in our area. They have made it possible for our organization and many others here in Fallbrook to continue our nonprofit services to Fallbrook and surrounding areas. We want to thank them for their recent donation that will allow us to continue to provide free employment services to our community. With the change... Full story
The current economic mess is likely to get worse before it gets better. The liberals are quick to blame the previous administration. It is important to recognize a few facts. Most important for the collapse of the financial system is the huge accumulation of debt over the last 20 years, especially the bad debt which existed in the subprime mortgage market aided and abetted by Democrats Barney Frank and Chris Dodd and others. This excess debt, especially the bad mortgage debt, has to be worked off. To its credit, the current a...
Heretofore I have tossed overripe bananas into my compost bin or into my staghorn plants, both good uses, but thanks to the Village News, I found a better use. After reading the delightful article by Nathalie Taylor, I learned that bananas attract fruit flies, which make good food for the hummingbirds, which are God’s biggest little blessing to us gardeners in Fallbrook. Nathalie’s article about “Mother Hummer” and her baby chicks was a delight. Mother Hummer is Denise Gillen, Fallbrook’s resident expert on hummingbi...
On February 19 California narrowly escaped bankruptcy when Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger held the state senate in lockdown mode until they signed a very controversial budget. If the vote had failed, the state was going to be reduced to paying its employees in IOUs. California avoided bankruptcy for the time being, but 46 of 50 states are insolvent and could be filing Chapter 9 bankruptcy proceedings in the next two years. One of the four states not insolvent is North Dakota. Since 2000, the state’s GNP has grown 56 p...
I am a Republican by every inclination. I believe in tried and true Republican principles – you know, small government, states rights, don’t spend money we don’t have and never live on credit. In other words, do what’s best for America as a whole, not just for a favored few. I’ve never been an “automaton” or a “lemming” Republican, i.e. I don’t feel it necessary to follow the party-line, if that path leads to a policy that is narrow and self-centered. My dear parents didn’t feel like this at all – they supported the part...
On behalf of the board of directors of the Fallbrook Food Pantry, I would like to thank everyone who attended and supported our delightful musical benefit concert held on February 22 at Fallbrook United Methodist Church. Our heartfelt thanks go to the Village News for their timely preview, all the performers who donated their time and talents, everyone who donated/purchased items in the silent auction and all of the members of the Methodist Church who assisted in hosting the event. It was truly a community effort that netted... Full story
VFW Post 1924 Ladies Auxiliary recently hosted a baby shower in cooperation with Operation Showers of Appreciation for 13 military moms and their families. El Jardin offered to donate a delicious lunch for the 60 people in attendance and we sincerely thank Penny Fedorchak and her superb staff. Some generous financial supporters enabled our VFW ladies (thank you, Lydia Rossi!) to purchase special gifts for the moms and babies. Our Honorary Mayor, Rebecca Waranch, was in attendance. Fallbrook’s Republican Women and North C... Full story
FALLBROOK — Fallbrook’s celebration of its famous fruit will take place for the 23rd consecutive year on Sunday, April 19. Once again, downtown Main will be lined with about 350 booths selling wares that include food, crafts, jewelry, clothing and the like, which attract tens of thousands from all over Southern California. A farmers’ market selling fresh produce – green avocados, luscious strawberries and more – will set up in its familiar location on East Alvarado, between Main and Vine. There will be a number of booths at... Full story
She and other kitties will be available for adoption at Zion Lutheran Church’s Yard Sale at 1405 East Fallbrook Street on Saturday, March 14, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, contact the Animal Sanctuary at (760) 685-3533 or visit www.fallbrookanimalsanctuary.org....
FALLBROOK — Straight from the musical heart of Austria, the Salzburg Chamber Soloists, an orchestra ensemble of first-rate international musicians, will bring their youthful dynamism and volcanic music-making to Fallbrook later this month. They will perform a spirited program of works including Mozart’s Symphony No. 28 in C Major, Viwwlla-Lobos’ “Bacchiana Brasileira, No. 9,” Haydn’s Symphony No. 49, “La Passione” and Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 with acclaimed pianist...
FALLBROOK — Fallbrook Hospital Home Health Agency has been named to the 2008 HomeCare Elite, a compilation of the most successful Medicare-certified home health care providers in the United States. This annual review identifies the top 25 percent of agencies, ranked by an analysis of performance measures in quality outcomes, quality improvement and financial performance. “The 2008 HomeCare Elite winners exemplify a commitment to providing their patients with optimum care while performing at the highest level,” said Nancy... Full story
Though a new one seemingly arrives each year boasting the potential for bigger and better results, fad diets might actually do more harm than good. According to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), fad diets often overemphasize one particular food or type of food, contradicting the longstanding medical emphasis on the health benefits of a balanced diet. Whereas a balanced diet recommends eating a variety of foods from the Food Guide Pyramid, fad diets often place too great an emphasis on one specific group...
FALLBROOK — Find out how to see the beauty by attending the March 27 Healthy Woman Ladies’ Night Out, hosted by the Fallbrook School of the Arts at 310 East Alvarado Street. Learn about common eye problems and how to keep eyes healthy and beautiful with speaker Lisa Garbutt, MD, Inland Eye Specialists and member of Fallbrook Hospital medical staff. In addition, fiber artist Karen Cunagin will discuss seeing the beauty in the details of fiber artistry. The event is from 5:30 to 7 p.m., is free of charge and includes soc...
Senior Circle will be celebrating the chapter’s ninth anniversary on St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17, from 2 to 3 p.m. Dr. Peter Jenson, MD, of Graybill Medical Group and Fallbrook Hospital medical staff, will present “Prevent Diseases: Take the ‘Green’ Path to a Healthier You.” This event is open to the public and will be held at Silvergate, 420 Elbrook Drive in Fallbrook. Food and refreshments will be served and there will be a drawing for prizes. Seating is limited. Call (760) 731-8433 to RSVP. Senior Circle is a... Full story
Ryan Morgan inherits a Fallbrook High School boys’ volleyball team which finished 15-7 last year and reached the CIF Division I quarterfinals. He doesn’t inherit 2008 Fallbrook senior and Avocado League Player of the Year Taylor Hughes or two other all-league players who graduated last year. Morgan’s most important goal for the players who have been practicing since February 23 is training in the fundamentals. “My goal, really, is to make sure these guys turn out to be good players,” Morgan said. “We’re just trying to reb...
To tell a story, one must be conscious of the medium through which one shares it. A novelist builds his story like a house, with written words as its foundation and structure, while a radio presenter uses the inflection of his voice to move it forward. Though a stage performance and motion picture create a viewable experience, the movie actor has the power of the close-up while a stage actor must use more dramatic gestures for his more distant but live audience. In each case, the same story needs to be stretched and molded... Full story
FALLBROOK — “Take them now. They’ll remember it forever.” It turns out that the Fallbrook Players’ tag line for their upcoming show, “Cats,” is more than just good advertising. Psychological research suggests that experiences make people happier than possessions. According to CNN, that’s in part because the initial joy of acquiring a new object, such as a new outfit, fades over time as people become accustomed to seeing it every day, experts said. Experiences, on the other hand, continue to provide happiness through memorie...
SAN DIEGO — Pala Mesa Resort will pair the wines of Italy with four courses of Italian cuisine on March 26 for a special dinner open to the public. Adding to the ambiance, local artists Karen Walkup and MollyVarese will have their artwork on display and for purchase. Wines from the Italian winery Gianni Zonin Vineyards will be paired with the culinary creations of Chef Sean Sullivan of Pala Mesa Resort’s AquaTerra Restaurant. Tray-passed hors d’oeuvres will be followed by four courses including homemade gnocchi, spicy calam...
On Saturday, February 28, Cassidy Burchard and Devon Rojas, both of Fallbrook, participated in the Music in Action festival in Escondido. Music in Action is a piano competition hosted by area piano teachers. Students are judged on performance, musicianship and creative arts. Cassidy received a Medalist Award and also received Superior ratings in technical skills, ear training and sight reading. Devon received a Medalist Award and also Superior ratings in two performance... Full story
FALLBROOK — Franco Z now performs on Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. at Pala Mesa Resort in the bar area of the AquaTerra restaurant. Selections cover a wide range of music styles: cool jazz, romantic standards, Rat Pack favorites, bossa nova and Louis Prima swing. With his band, Z-BOP!, Franco Z appears on Hornblower Cruises for Friday night dinner/dance cruises and holidays. Z-BOP! was a mainstay every Sunday at The Flying Bridge Restaurant in Oceanside for two years before it closed last November. No cover, no minimum. H...
