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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On Saturday, May 12, from 12 to 4 p.m., the Fallbrook Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will present its 12th annual Country Garden Tour of premier Fallbrook gardens. Featured will be several gardens that hold back on the water, and that is a good thing in this very dry season. In addition there will be flower-laden paths to stroll down and even a celebrity rose garden, so put on your hat and walking shoes and join other garden admirers. The tour will begin at the historic Palomares House at 1815... Full story
The Fallbrook Historical Society will hold its annual luncheon on Friday, May 11, at the Grand Tradition from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is an open event and everyone is welcome to attend. The program will include the election of board members and the announcement of the winner of the first annual Junior Historian award. In addition, Dode Martin will be honored with the Pioneer of the Year Award and Bev and Earl McDougal presented with the Vintage Award for service to the community. For more information, including cost, and to...
Debtors Anonymous is a recovery program based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Many people are in trouble due to revolving credit card debt and shopoholic tendencies. Others are plagued by a fear of financial matters or were raised with distorted beliefs about money. Join the organization for meetings in Fallbrook on Saturdays from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. at Hilltop Center, lower level meeting room, 331 East Elder, Fallbrook. Contact Melia at (760) 723-8434.... Full story
Fallbrook High School FFA has another outstanding assortment of student plant projects for sale Saturday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. The public is invited to come down to the FFA nursery and check out all the bedding plants, shrubs, trees, vines and houseplants. The next plant sale will be during the Youth Fair weekend on May 19 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The best selections will be for those who come early, of course! The plant sales are located at the east end of the high school campus just past the football field on... Full story
Mark Bakken and Deborah Zoller enjoy the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County gala held April 19 at Pala Mesa Resort. The annual event is held to raise vital funds for the organization. Cam Becker (left) and Bud and Pat Alles visit at the gala, held in support of the “Positive Place for Kids.” Jack Rockwell cuddles “Valentine,” a Labrador retriever puppy that was part of the live auction. Jessica Klemple, program coordinator for the Bonsall unit of the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County, greets guests....
I understand both Mayor Reinke’s and Ms. Aguilar’s viewpoints but hope Ms. Aguilar understands that Mayor Reinke cannot help but get a little defensive when Tori’s tasteless program tends to mock the town and people. The Mayor is vocalizing the views of the townspeople she represents. I will guess she has gotten a lot a negative feedback and this is why she went out on a limb to make those viewpoints known. She works very hard for our town and for that she deserves a lot of credit. Tori’s show is a joke. Anyone who has see...
There is only one choice to make when it comes to organ donation – donate or don’t donate. I am a little tired of people saying that only those who do a specific “good deed” are worthy of receiving that good deed. There are lots of important reasons to donate organs; however, in spite of all that, there will be many people who decide not to do it… many people of good character. There are some religions that forbid the desecration of a body after death. Is LifeSharers saying that the people in those religions are not worth...
I am a 1964 graduate of Fallbrook Union High School and I just read the article about the “Every 15 Minutes” program and I just want to say what a wonderful idea to stage all that could happen in an accident. I really think this must have had a powerful impact on all who saw it. S. Lamontagne-Brier... Full story
The Fallbrook Film Factory and producers of the ’50s event held April 14 would like to thank Donna Walden, Ronald and Susanna Shattuck, Chris Batchelor of the Mission Theater, Gay Rose of Zion Lutheran Church, the Dehm Family, Ronald Chesney, the Farleys, Peter Hulst, Rhonda Reinke, Jane Stimmel and Josephine Mackenzie of the Village News. Janie and Brandon Chesney...
Marilyn Fine and I would like to publicly thank the 65 (yes, 65!) local merchants from Fallbrook who donated products, services and/or cash for our annual Rally for the Cure golf tournament. Thanks to their support, our Fallbrook Women Golfers golf club was able to raise over $4,100. The funds will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, funding research for the cure for breast cancer. We know these merchants receive requests daily for donations. We also know they have to say “no” to some – thanks for not saying “no” to us. We...
The community was warned about the union takeover of our Fallbrook High School District. Every warning that was given about the famous “SOS” union slate has proven to be true. The only one who doesn’t seem to be controlled by the union is Mr. Schulte. Some teachers are sharing how Mr. Oder – a teacher, not a board member – brags about his control over Mr. Steffler and Mr. O’Connor. Mr. O’Connor consults with Mr. Oder to determine agenda items. Mr. Oder brags about knowing what goes on in closed session before the administrati...
I have read the many letters that have been written in response to my own concerning the BOMBardments and helicopter noise [“Let’s play ball!” Village News, Opinion, 3/1/07]. Many thanks to Bonnie for having the courage to write what many hundreds of folks in the North County also feel but, due to various reasons, are often unwilling to put to paper. My first letter was titled “Let’s play ball.” As I did not receive any response that creatively addressed the situation, I thought I might write my own, as one example of... Full story
Recently I completed my Eagle Scout service project at the Fallbrook United Methodist School by revitalizing a planter area on the playground. I would like to thank several people and businesses from our community who made donations or granted discounts to help me complete my project. Gordon Miller of Miller Irrigation worked with me on a design that would suit the needs of the planter area and donated all the supplies needed to complete the installation of sprinklers. Joe and Judy Rico and the staff of Santa Margarita...
The Annual Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt was held at Fallbrook Community Center on Saturday, April 7. The event was a big success thanks to volunteer help and donations from many organizations. Fallbrook Firefighters Association members and Explorer Scouts served up another fantastic pancake breakfast. They rounded up equipment and food from Major Market and served a tasty breakfast to over 250 people. Volunteers from the National Charity League created Easter table centerpieces, loaded over 1,000 Easter eggs,... Full story
There are those who cheer any international aggression on the grounds that “we” will get the booty. I remember back when the Iraq misadventure was just a twinkle in W’s eye – a radio caller said that the war was great as long as he paid 50 cents a gallon less for gas. (It was $1.50 locally at the time.) Ethical questions aside, “we” didn’t get the oil. After benefiting from the removal of Iraqi oil from the market, the lower supplies driving up oil prices, the multinational oil companies are presently in the process of lo...
The truth of the matter? Bonsall residents with horses have been misled and misinformed? Truth. But some of those Bonsall residences with horses had been included on a list compiled by Mr. Morrison’s client, Dawn Clayton. That list included the parcel size and the number of horses on each parcel, “denoting” which were commercial facilities. That list was submitted to the County with a letter signed by Dawn Clayton for public record. The County’s obligation is to investigate the accuracy of the information submitted. Conside...
A huge loophole in San Diego County’s Grading Ordinance allows scheming contractors and developers to circumvent county grading ordinances. This loophole violates America’s laws by citing and fining innocent persons (property owners) for unlawful action by others (contractors) even though the county knows who committed the unlawful grading. A class action lawsuit is needed. The process is: 1. Contractors and developers refuse to prepare job grading plans regardless of the amount of dirt moved. Only they know where they int...
Boys & Girls Clubs of North County Executive Director Abe Oliveras (left) visits with Rafael Rosado at the Sundowner held at Rio Rico. The event was an evening of networking, food, fun and friendship....
Fallbrook Hospital’s Senior Circle joined with Regency Fallbrook to host a big April birthday party for members at the Fallbrook Community Center. Enjoying the festivities are Leonard and Carol Castillok, Bill and San Juanita Sharp, Michael Bermudez, Leo Thome, Laura Shaw, Maurine Ross, Pearl Hickson, Bonita Barker and Etta Simmons....
St. John’s Episcopal Church was established as a mission in Fallbrook on April 30, 1891. To observe this 116-year birthday, longtime members have completed gift baskets and will present them to patients at the Fallbrook Hospital Skilled Nursing facility on April 29. Birthday cake will also be served. Peggy Johnson has been in charge of this program for outreach for eight years.... Full story
The Fallbrook Encore Club has many fun and enjoyable activities. Come to the next coffee meeting on Tuesday, May 1, to sign up for at least one of them. We meet at the Fallbrook Public Utilities District, 990 East Mission Road. Socialization begins at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting will begin promptly at 10:15. For more information, please call Susan Weeks at (760) 723-3660 or Karilyn Luchsinger at (760) 731-6607....
FALLBROOK — The May 3 meeting of the Fallbrook Democratic Club will feature a presidential candidate selection similar to the Iowa Caucus. Everyone is invited to attend, but only registered Democrats or Non-Partisans will be allowed to speak as advocates or vote. Champions for various candidates will get two minutes for campaign speeches, after which champions and supporters will stake out territories in different areas of the room and encourage participants to join their caucus. The undecided should visit the different c...
FALLBROOK — Emerald Grove members and land donors, plus a “Gem of a Volunteer,” were saluted by the Fallbrook Land Conservancy (FLC) at the Seventh Annual Recognition Dinner held at Grand Tradition on Wednesday, April 11. This year’s “Gem” award was presented by FLC chairman Wallace Tucker to Jody Williams. Williams was cited for his work on six different volunteer groups in the community – the Conservancy’s Save Our Forest, Native Plant Team, Invasive Plant Team, and Trails Council, as well as serving as a docent at Live... Full story
If last week I felt I was in the movie “Carrie,” then today I feel like Jimmy Stewart in “It’s a Wonderful Life” when all of his friends arrive to bail him out. As the contestants lined up early Sunday to register their entries, all I could think was how much the people in this town pull through in the end. Thank you to all of the participants. As much as we do as organizers, there is no contest without you. All of you deserve a prize for responding on such short notice to my desperate call for entries. So, here are your...
It was Fallbrook’s annual party and everyone was invited. A fair-like aura pervaded in the high-energy bustle of the day. There were more bands this year – I counted three. The weather was just perfect: no rain, but overcast enough to make it comfortable. Sheriff’s volunteers and deputies kept everything under control and the 21st Annual Fallbrook Avocado Festival was deemed a success. The festival, held on Sunday, April 22, drew crowds to downtown Fallbrook, which was transformed into a lively street fair. If visitors were...
