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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Bobby Guerra tied for the high point award in the boys’ 13-14 age group at the Junior Olympic Championships meet February 25-27 at Poway Community Pool. The Potter Junior High School eighth-grader won five events while finishing second in one other race, and he posted personal best times in all six events. “What was really neat about it is that he had never won an individual event before at JOs,” said Fallbrook Associated Swim Team coach Sean Redmond. The 14-year-old Guerr... Full story
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FALLBROOK – Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Campbell of Fallbrook are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Kathleen to Christopher Preston Brooks. Campbell attended Fallbrook High School and the University of San Diego, and is the founder/chief strategist at Simply Red Social Media Solutions. Brooks is the son of Patricia McMahon, Esq., of Morgan Hill, Calif. and Preston Brooks, Captain, USN (Ret.), of Clarkston, Mich. Brooks attended University of San Diego...
FALLBROOK – In conjunction with the Friends of the Fallbrook Library sponsored author’s luncheon on Tuesday, April 5, the Friends are presenting a Community Read book talk. “Private Life,” written by renowned Pulitzer Prize winning author Jane Smiley, will be discussed. Judy Dorenbacher will lead the discussion, and copies of the book are available at the library. The meeting will take place Wednesday, March 23, at 2 p.m. in the Community Room. The event is free and open to the public. For further information call...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Citizens’ Crime Prevention Committee invites the public to attend an important crime meeting on Wednesday, March 30 at the Fallbrook Library’s community room, 124 S. Mission Road, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Lt. Michael R. Barnett, station commander of the Fallbrook Sheriff’s Substation speaking on “Gang Presence & Gang Crime.” His goal is to update the community on local gang activity and address solutions for gang crime.... Full story
FALLBROOK – There will be a safe driving class, offered through AARP, on April 6 and 20, starting at 8:30 a.m. at 399 Heald Lane. Completing this course affords seniors a reduction in their car insurance for three years. To reserve a place in the class, contact the Fallbrook Senior Center at (760) 728-4498. The cost is $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members. For more information, call Bob Baker at (760) 731-9842.... Full story
FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Garden Club will be celebrating its 80th birthday of service to the community on Tues., March 29, beginning with a social at 12:30 p.m., followed by a meeting at 1 p.m. at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane. Bruce Dennett, a past president and active member of the Garden Club and Fallbrook Historical Society, will speak to the club about the formation and activities of the organization, which will include interesting anecdotes about life in Fallbrook. For more information, call (760)... Full story
FALLBROOK – A drop-off box for pet food donations to the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary is now available at Fallbrook Fertilizer, 215 W. Fallbrook St. Volunteers ask that only pet food be left in the box which does not have room for towels or blankets....
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Republican Women Federated will hold “Bursting with Pride,” its annual scholarship fashion show at the Grand Tradition on Friday, April 8, at 11 a.m. All proceeds benefit the scholarship fund, which awards three scholarships every year to high school seniors headed to college. This program, which reflects the members’ commitment to higher education, has been successfully helping students for over two decades. Candidates are selected by a blind panel based on merit alone. The 2011 recip...
Fallbrook High School’s varsity girls swim team was given second place at the Cougar Relays meet March 5 at Palomar College while the junior varsity Warriors took first place at the meet. Fallbrook and Ramona tied for first at the varsity level, but the Bulldogs won four events and the Warriors won three so Ramona was given first-place status on the basis of more wins. Fallbrook’s varsity finished second in six additional races. “It was a great opportunity to see where we’re...
Fallbrook High School’s boys swim team began the 2011 season by taking first place at the Cougar Relays meet March 5 at Palomar College. The Warrior varsity swimmers won four of ten events, and Fallbrook’s boys also took first place at the junior varsity level after winning eight of the eleven JV races. The varsity wins included a meet record in the 200-yard freestyle relay. “We just had a great showing from all the kids,” said Fallbrook coach Bill Richardson. The meet was the...
It is always uplifting when you stumble upon something great, and share it. Now don’t get me wrong when I tell you about this, since I shop Fallbrook as much as I can, however, after remodeling my home, I was amazed at all the items that went to a landfill. Believe me, I gave away as much as I could. But still I was ashamed I was contributing to a landfill. So when I found a place to donate items that were slightly used, and sometimes even new, I was thrilled. I am also a great shopper there now too! It is the Habitat for H...
Now that the “multicultural” program is at Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD), common sense teaching appears to be omitted from the teaching manuals. Why is FUESD spending time and money on the International Scholars program when the teaching manual this program created regarding the Chinese culture doesn’t mention that China is a communist country? I was told that “teachers may add that aspect if they choose to.” How many teachers will cross the politically correct line, or have the time to, since we also e... Full story
Living in Southern California since 1957, I have been a water customer in five different districts and never a quarrel with any of them until I arrived in Fallbrook. The notice/paid ad from FPUD in the Feb. 2, 2011 edition of the Village News chastised Archie McPhee, the newest board member because he didn’t agree with their spending policies. Mr. McPhee is trying to get FPUD administration to demonstrate some financial responsibility to the ratepayers. Go for it, Archie, you are on the right track! I feel that the r... Full story
I recently read an Internet article titled, “Australian Prime Minister does it again.” There are many lessons in the article on which the United States would do well to emulate. “Immigrants, not Australians, must adapt…Take it or leave it.” This lady is a leader not likely to be seen in the United States. The United States is wrapped in multiculturalism and being politically correct. A good example was the shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. The United States is afraid to call a spade, a spade. “We speak mainly English, no...
Not the war in Afghanistan; that will probably go on for another decade. It’s the war against the working-class of America. Economists say the growth in real income has been increasingly concentrated at the very top one percent since the 70s. Real income has dropped for 90 percent of families, while the top 10 percent have greatly benefited from tax policies and the Wall Street-driven economy. Businesses complain that the US has the very highest corporate tax rate in the world. That’s true, but it’s also true that if you l...
Hire from our great community! I would like to thank Janikowski Construction for the fine work they did on our back patio and new drain system. It looks beautiful, and there is no more water in our house. I have lived here 26 years, and one of the best things about Fallbrook is all the people and businesses I have come to know and appreciate. If you need any work done, please hire from our many good folks. Elaine H. Sarles... Full story
In David Thompson’s letter of January 29, 2011 entitled “Quarry will have no effect on our health,” he references air monitoring which has already been done at Granite Construction’s Rosemary’s Quarry on Highway 76 in Fallbrook. What Mr. Thompson fails to mention is that in a Granite conducted community meeting last November, Granite officials stated that Rosemary’s last blast was in July 2010 and their next blast is planned for mid-2011 whereas Liberty Quarry is proposing a blast up to 10 times/week, for over fifty years...
What is the great American idea, our unique contribution to the development of mankind? Although some seem to feel it’s that taxes are optional, I think that it’s actually the revolution of replacing a system of monarchy/aristocracy with a meritocracy; that is people rise by their work and talents rather than by birthright. The last 11 years has seen a systematic erosion of that essential American ideal. This dismantling was enabled, no created, by the unbudgeted Bush II tax cuts for the wealthy, both individuals and cor...
An early morning visit to the produce department at Major Market left me thinking I should be painting this beautiful scene. Everything was picture perfect. Alfredo was carefully arranging the quality produce and the floors were shining as usual. Indeed, the vast array of merchandise was in order and the outstanding employees like John, Steve, Ramiro, Alfredo, Teri and all the others were there to help. We are so fortunate to have this amazing, independent market in Fallbrook providing us with quality, variety, exceptional...
Our heartfelt thanks goes out to everyone for the continued support we have received since the passing of Greg Lypps on January 18, 2011. The support from the community, family and friends has been overwhelming. Greg touched so many lives as we all know. A special thank you to Will Picquelle, Leah Steiger, and Laurie Criscenti for donating timeless hours and labors of love in coordinating the Celebration of Life ceremony held on January 23, 2011 and the fundraiser concert and silent auction held on February 11, 2011. We...
FALLBROOK — Fallbrook Film Festival is pleased to announce two of its 2011 festival award winners for the upcoming event, April 8, 9 and 10, at UltraStar Cinemas at River Village in Bonsall. “Heal,” a student film from Chapman University made by Pakistani student Mian Adnan Ahmad, has won top honors in the festival’s competition, and Mary Perhacs, executive director of the Fallbrook Art Center, is being recognized as the festival’s 2011 Patron of the Arts. “Heal,...
Gregory Victor Lypps born January 5, 1970 passed away on January 18, 2011 at the young age of 41 from a tragic golf cart accident. Greg will always be remembered for the immense love of his family, children and friends. He touched many lives with his kindness and sense of humor. Greg grew up in Fallbrook and lived here all of his life. He loved sports; he played competitive volleyball for years and coached J.V. at Fallbrook High as a young man. Greg loved the beach, being...
Joshua “Josh” Kenneth Metzler, 19, went to be with his Lord on March 10, 2011. Born October 25, 1991 in Fallbrook, Josh was a lifelong resident and 2010 graduate of Fallbrook Union High School. He was currently attending Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. During his lifetime, Josh volunteered hundreds of hours to a variety of Christian projects, was involved in Boy Scouts of America, and Future Farmers of America. A young man of outstanding moral character, Josh had...
Although Fallbrook High School’s baseball team lost its 2011 season opener, the Warriors then won their next two games. Fallbrook’s 17-4 home loss March 5 against Temecula Valley was followed by a 13-2 home triumph March 8 against Mount Carmel, which gave new head coach Mark DiBenedetti his first win. The Warriors’ first road game of the season March 10 resulted in an 8-0 victory over Del Norte. All three games were part of the Pirate-Falcon Classic tournament. “I like th...
