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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With the wheels of Fallbrook’s real estate market now moving, evidenced in March by the third straight monthly increase in the number of property transactions being placed into escrow, it is expected that the new economic stimulus bill signed into effect March 6 by President Bush will add positive momentum to the recovery process. The bill allows homebuyers to purchase or refinance with an Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan up to $697,500 in San Diego County through December 31 of this year, compared to the previous c...
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As a result of employee dissatisfaction arising from district disciplinary action involving a bus driver, the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) classified employee union, California School Employee Association (CSEA), has asked the district’s school board to implement a “merit system district.” On March 3, school board members, administrators and the public heard a presentation on merit system districts by Steve Sonnich, former director of personnel for the Carlsbad Unified School District, where a merit... Full story
Four young women – Naomi Beltran, Leslie Grantham, Tammra Rodriguez and Tess Smidt – were honored at the Fallbrook Golf Club on March 6 for their outstanding performances in school and extracurricular activities. The four differed greatly in their achievements, but all demonstrated the energy and drive that it takes to succeed. “They are lights that shine in the community,” said emcee Sue Johnson. “They are all amazing young women.” Naomi Beltran, a Fallbrook High School hono...
This is the second in a series of features about Fallbrook public school education. “It doesn’t have curb appeal,” says Christy Baker, whose comment about the Fallbrook Street School site draws laughs from the parents and teachers assembled to discuss the education children receive in the cluster of historic buildings erected on Fallbrook Street in 1949. Baker is a parent, a former real estate agent who is now student teaching in one of the classes. A half hour earlier, the campus teemed with 480 children pouring out of ki... Full story
Thomas Young, a 21-year-old Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton who was arrested February 11 in connection with two commercial burglaries in Fallbrook, has now been linked to 16 other local crimes of a similar nature. The case was sent to the District Attorney’s office on March 6, with a preliminary hearing tentatively set for March 25. Detective Jeff Lauhon, the officer who caught and arrested Young and headed up the investigation into the crimes, said evidence led to a match at 18 crime scenes. Fourteen crimes have been l... Full story
Fallbrook firefighters will be manning the grill once again at the Community Center’s annual spring Pancake Breakfast starting at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 22. Albertsons is donating most of the food for the breakfast this year. Mark Strikwerda, vice president of the Fallbrook Firefighters Association, will gather all the supplies and oversee the preparations the night before the event. Strikwerda said, “It’s incumbent upon firefighters to give back to the community. Firefighters are admired and it’s part of giving...
Two loving families were joined together on February 25 when Cliff Walker of Barstow and Kathy Mallory of Fallbrook were married. Cliff is a historian, writer and instructor as well as a former Marine. He is involved in the Mojave River Valley Museum, which he helped start, and still gives desert classes for Cal State Barstow College and the museum. Kathy lived and worked in Fallbrook while caring for her two youngest children, Joshua and Jonathan. She became well known at...
Grace Baptist Church announces the union of James W. Goldsberry, Jr., a retired Marine originally from Marion, OH, and Christine Velez Pimm, a homemaker originally from Plattekill, NY. Their wedding vows were held at Grace Baptist on Saturday, March 1. Pastor Jack Hillard performed the wedding. In attendance were best man George E. Hargis, matron of honor Kaya Cooper, ring bearer Aylana Seva and Rebecca L. Suarez, who gave the bride away. The bride and groom have been...
Senior Circle will be celebrating the chapter’s eighth anniversary on St. Patrick’s Day, Monday, March 17, from 2 to 3 p.m. Participants will have fun, play “So You Want to be a Millionaire?” and win prizes from the “pot of gold!” They can test their knowledge of matters relating to emotional wellbeing during “The Golden Years,” emceed by Timothy A. Murphy, MD, Psychiatry, and member of Fallbrook Hospital Medical Staff. This free event is open to the public and will be held at Silvergate, 420 Elbrook Drive, Fallbrook. RSVP...
All schools and nonprofit groups are invited to send a staff member or volunteer to the Village News’ Photo Workshop on Friday, March 28, from noon to 1 p.m. Attendees will learn how to take professional-looking photographs of their special events and how to submit them for publication in the newspaper. The workshop will be taught by staff photographer Paul Gallaher and assistant editor Lucette Moramarco. A pizza lunch will be served; reservations are required for this free event. Call (760) 723-7319 or e-mail e...
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The Fallbrook 4-H sheep group is pleased to announce their annual auction to raise money for the San Diego County Fair in June. They will be auctioning gift baskets, gift certificates, new and slightly used items on Saturday, March 15, at 9:30 a.m. at the Ag Department at the high school. For more information or to make a donation, call Casie Philley at (760) 728-0314. Community support is greatly appreciated and they hope to see everyone at this fun-filled event.... Full story
The Fallbrook FFA nursery plant sales are starting again on March 15. The public is invited to come down to the Ag Department at the high school this Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon and check out the new plant projects that many students have started. Many annuals and perennials, as well as numerous one-, two- and five-gallon shrubs and trees, will be available. Donations of empty one-gallon cans are welcome....
North County Woolgatherers (local chapter ATHA) meets once a month at the Fallbrook Public Utilities District offices, 990 East Mission Road. The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants can bring a project to work on or come to get ideas for a new project. New members are welcome. For details, e-mail Val Ewan at [email protected] or call (760) 758-0083, ext. 103....
The Fallbrook branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is planning its 13th Country Garden Tour of Fallbrook: “Pools, Patios and More.” The tour will take place on Saturday, May 10, the day before Mother’s Day, from 12 to 4 p.m. The starting point will be the Palomares House, 1815 South Stage Coach Lane, where tickets may be purchased and vendors selling garden-related products will be on hand. Tickets are $15 if purchased in advance or $20 onsite and i...
Three nonprofit organizations with contracts with the County of San Diego comprise the Wildfire Recovery Project, which provides no-cost crisis counseling services, community outreach services and resource information to individuals, families, children and youth, older adults and communities were affected by last fall’s firestorm. Outreach workers are available to meet with survivors in their home, office or public location and are able to provide many services. For more information, call MHS, Inc. at (760) 787-0408. F... Full story
.m., author and former Rainbow resident James Boren Rice will be at the Historical Society Museum to sell and sign copies of his book, “Rainbow Valley: Adventures of Jimmy & Lee.” Rice grew up in Rainbow Valley during the Great Depression and his book is filled with tales of his family and youthful adventures while living on his grandfather’s ranch. For further information, contact Judy Gillespie at (760) 451-1572. Rice will also be at the Village Square (corner of Main and Alvarado) on Friday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 2... Full story
Fallbrook Women’s Connection invites ladies to get ready for that next trip. Susan Jones of Talbot’s will give tips on packing light for carefree travel and soloist Dee Smith will entertain everyone on wings of song. Fallbrook’s Barbara Brown, author and motivational speaker, will take the audience on an “Easter Egg Hunt.” Ladies can start their day right by bringing a friend and enjoying a delightful brunch on Friday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Grand Tradition, 1602 South Mission Road. The cost is $20 inclu...
Thank you, thank you, gentle people, for dropping off supplies at 447-A Ammunition Road (Borst Designs behind Albertsons). Your response was just wonderful. Please keep up the good work. These little animals need your help more than ever. A gentle reminder: they need cat litter, cat food, dog food and, of course, money for medical care. If you want to send a check in the mail, please mail it to Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary, PO Box 159, Fallbrook, CA 92028. Otherwise, please feel free to drop off supplies off at the... Full story
As a recent (approximately five years) addition to this town, I must express my disgust with the way our residents and neighbors are driving. For a town you could ride a bike across in less than 20 minutes, there is no excuse for everyone to be in such a hurry. And let me clarify, it’s not just the kids or any one sect of people. I’m talking about everyone from teens to 40-something soccer moms to the elderly. I feel compelled to write this after seeing the rollover accident on Mission Road last week. People, if you’re in th... Full story
I, too, was angered by the remarks made by the manager of Fallbrook’s Fresh & Easy but they have not changed their selection to cater to any one nationality. I believe the manager has received many complaints regarding the remarks and is reevaluating his comments. I must say that I am very happy that Fresh & Easy has come to Fallbrook. I love shopping there. I feel better about the food I am purchasing and I am able to do my shopping quickly. Fresh & Easy offers affordable prices and healthier choices. They have a w... Full story
When I first read about the theft of the beautiful metal hawk sculpture from the Palomares House, I was upset, thinking how selfish that someone would steal such an exquisite piece of art just for his own enjoyment. Then when I read editor Debbie Ramsey’s story in a subsequent issue that the thieves had cut up the sculpture merely to sell it as scrap metal, I was shocked by such Philistine vandalism. Chopping up a magnificent sculpture just to sell its 110 pounds of bronze for a paltry $198 is incomprehensible. Later I r...
GANAS (Guide, Advise, Nurture And Support) is in need of more mentors. It enlists one mentor for every two to three students (“mentees”) and the group averages around 10 participants. The program helps children ages 9 to 14 to realize that they have positive alternative paths in life besides gangs, drugs and crime. Mentees discuss issues of concern, such as peer pressure, keeping secrets, education and values (respect, consideration) as well as good news and bad news. Activities include outside walks, games, art projects and... Full story
