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 – The Fallbrook Historical Society, together with the Clemmens Family, invites the community to celebrate "100 Years of Fallbrook History Through the Eyes of Marion Clemmens" on Saturday, July 14, from 1 until 3 p.m. in the Donald J. Rivers Interpretive Center "The Barn" on the grounds of The Heritage Center at 1730 Hill Avenue (at Rocky Crest Dr.). Clemmens was born in Fallbrook in 1918 and has remained in his hometown for the past 100 years. He has a unique p... Full story
SAN DIEGO – The median price of a home in San Diego County rose by 7.6 percent in May, compared with the same month a year earlier, a real estate information service announced, June 21. According to CoreLogic, the median price of a San Diego County home was $570,000 last month, up from $529,750 in May 2017. A total of 4,004 homes were sold in the county, down 3.6 percent from 4,155 during the same month the previous year. A total of 22,874 new and resale houses and condos changed hands in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, Ve...
Charles Francis Modzeleski, 84, passed in peace Friday, June 8, 2018. He is survived by five children, 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Charles was born July 12, 1933, in Greenlawn, New York. In 1979 he moved to Fallbrook and started working at San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant. Charles loved his garden, especially the fruit trees. He had one or two of everything imaginable, and he loved to share the bounty. He was also an avid baseball fan, even playing on the... Full story
Amy M. Perez passed away June 8, 2018. She was born April 7, 1983 and was raised in Fallbrook. Amy was a devoted mom, daughter, sister and aunt. Amy is survived by her daughter, Ta'Sheena Trujillo, sister and brother-in-law Theresa and Michael Cruz; brother Jorge, nephews Cristian and Diego Cruz; grandparents and uncle Hector Covarrubias, and all the rest of her aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Amy is preceded in death by her parents, Arturo and Guadalupe Perez;... Full story
Born Sept. 25, 1947, loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend Ellen (Ellie) Pyeatt Hammer passed away May 23, 2018, after a recent illness. Preceded in death by parents Mac and Louise Pyeatt and brother Rick, she is survived by her husband Joe; sister and brother-in-law Toni and Bob Crisell; many nieces, nephews and loving friends. Ellie grew up in Riverside and attended college at California Western University in San Diego. She taught high school in San Jose, California, before retiring to Fallbrook, where Ellie... Full story
Connie O'Connor Special to the Village News I was as close to death as I want to be before the inevitable. The quick response of my friends, Kat and Fred, saved me literally a few seconds from drowning in two feet of water on the shoreline of Oceanside. The Easter Day surf was not particularly rough. There were many swimmers practicing for the next weekend's triathlon (April 7), but they were complaining about the pulling currents which were carrying them all out. Surveying...
ESCONDIDO – The Oceanside Yacht Club will host its 16th annual Charity Regatta to benefit The Elizabeth Hospice Saturday, Aug. 4 and Sunday, Aug. 5, at the Oceanside Yacht Club, located at 1950 Harbor Drive North, in Oceanside. Proceeds provide medical, emotional and spiritual support to people nearing the end of life’s journey and for those who are grieving. Sailboats 25 ft. to 50 ft., staffed with sailors and crews, will compete for trophies while demonstrating their support for this local nonprofit organization that car...
FALLROOK – The next Woman of Wellness program will be held Thursday, July 5 at Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Rd. The free event starts with social time and refreshments at 6 p.m. followed by the presentation and door prizes from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The featured presenter will be Debi Foli, RND, CNC, who will speak about “Naturopathic Medicine - What It Can Do For You“. Naturopathic medicine is a distinct primary health care profession, emphasizing prevention, treatment, and optimal health through the use of thera...
The summer solstice, the first official day of summer, has arrived – which means it's also the start of summer swimming pool season. So it's time to make sure the pool is kept safe and clean. Safe, because even though pools are fun, they can be dangerous places too. And clean, so that none of the summer swimmers gets sick. San Diego County's Department of Environmental Health has a few tips to help homeowners keep things safe and clean this summer. DEH doesn't inspect h...
FALLBROOK – Brandon Gallery is seeking entries for "A Dog & Pony Show," Aug. 4-25, an open show judged by Hajime Ohno. The show will celebrate all of the animal companions that are a part of families, work and people's lives. The gallery is seeking works with dogs, cats, ponies, birds, goats, fish and other animals that enrich people's lives – those wonderful buddies everyone loves. "Quite often, while working on a project we discover something – something new, somet...
FALLBROOK – The seventh annual Guild Show Exhibition ran May 20 through June 17 at the Fallbrook Art Center. The show featured more than 90 works by guild members, including paintings, pastels, printmaking, fine art jewelry, mixed media, photography, sculpture and gourds. Awards totaling $2,500 were presented to guild artists. Best of Show went to Vita Sorrentino for "Forest Remains;" first place went to Dixon Fish for "A Lifetime Ago;" second place to Janet Lee for "20 Rue A...
FALLBROOK – AAUW Fallbrook installed its new board of directors at a membership tea and fundraiser June 2. The officers are: Young Milton, president; Elizabeth Leader, finance; Susan Duling, programs; Jeannie Curtright and Nancy Heins-Glaser, membership; Bobbie Miller, AAUW funds; Margie Mosavi, recording secretary; and Kathy Bierbrauer, corresponding secretary. The new board will serve from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019. The American Association of University Women i...
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. – Donia Firooz of Fallbrook excelled during the spring 2018 semester, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the Hofstra University dean’s list. Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, New York that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates, 2008, 2012 and 2016....
CASTINE, Maine – Keenan Kalthoff of Fallbrook was among the Maine Maritime Academy graduates completing degree requirements between Jan. 1, 2018, and May 5, 2018. Kalthoff is a marine transportation operations major. Maine Maritime Academy is a co-educational, public college on the coast of Maine offering 22 programs of study in engineering, management, science and transportation. The college serves approximately 950 undergraduate and graduate students in career-oriented degree programs. The job placement rate for MMA g...
WACO, Texas – Landreigh A. Knapp of Fallbrook graduated magna cum laude when Baylor University conferred degrees on a record number of nearly 3,000 graduates during three spring commencement exercises, May 11-12, in the Ferrell Center on campus. Knapp earned a bachelor’s degree in education for elementary education. The oldest continuously operating university in Texas, Baylor University’s mission is to educate students for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment in a car...
FALLBROOK – Sandra Hull of 100 Main in Fallbrook always makes it a point to connect with her community. Throughout the year, Hull's "Shop for A Cause" campaigns benefit local charities. During the Mother's Day weekend, Hull raised $670, which was 10 percent of all sales, to benefit the work of Fallbrook Pregnancy Resource Center. The Fallbrook Pregnancy Resource Center is an organization that has been in Fallbrook for more than 17 years, welcoming life with compassionate s...
Electronic devices and virtual reality can be great, but there’s nothing like experiencing nature first hand. Unfortunately, many youth living in inner cities and underserved communities never have the opportunity to really experience the outdoors. The benefits of recreating are many, including healthy exercise, learning about nature, acquiring new skills and making friends. To help make that happen, I voted in favor of Assembly Bill 2614, introduced by Assemblymember Wendy C... Full story
As I sit here this morning and watch my children dance and sing, I cannot help but feel a deep sadness. My blood and people of Latin decent are suffering at the hands of our government. Our country which has been told to our citizens and world that we are righteous. This is not righteous – to separate families, especially when we know they are looking for a safe haven. They need our help and we take their children, babies. My son is crying for me now, I am able to reach for him, cradle him, nurse him. My one-year-old baby M... Full story
Your paper’s revealing article about public school superintendent salaries prompted me to do a little research of my own having to do with the salaries at FPUD. According to the “Transparent California” web site, in 2015 the FPUD general manager was paid $242,106 with benefits of $71,650.28 to manage about 219 people including temporary employees. Considering how fast his pay went up from 2013 to 2015, it must be significantly higher now. The basic salary of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (the highest ranki... Full story
FALLBROOK – Yearning for a trip to the islands? It's that time of year again, when St. John's Episcopal Church presents the annual Luau for Backpacks, 4-8 p.m., Saturday, July 28. For the fifth year, the large shady church patio will be transformed into a flowery island paradise. The sound of ukuleles and the enticing fragrance of a home-cooked Hawaiian dinner will fill the air. Icy wine coolers will clink, and hula dancers will sway in graceful Polynesian choreographies. A... Full story
This was the name of the 20/20 program that inspired me and my friend, Judy, to go to Romania to adopt our wonderful son Tommy. The program had videos of hundreds of babies who had been abandoned to institutions because the dictator, Nicolae Ceausescu, demanded all child-rearing women have a minimum of five children or go to jail. They could not afford to take care of those babies so he said, “Give them to me. I will take care of them.” He put them in institutions by the hundreds to be cared for by three nurses which mea... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Democratic Club will hold its monthly meeting, July 5, at the Hilltop Center, 331 East Elder St. in Fallbrook. Social time begins 6:30 p.m., and the meeting follows, 7 p.m. Matt Brower and Kate Schwartz will speak. Brower is a candidate for superior court judge, and he will return to thank the Fallbrook Democratic Club for its early support. Brower is a Marine Corps veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan. Schwartz is a candidate for a seat on the health d... Full story
Richard Johnson, son of George and Kay Johnson of Fallbrook, married Stephanie Martino of Chicago, June 2, at the Johnson family home in Fallbrook. The best man was Jeff Johnson, the groom's brother, and the groomsman was David Rudolph. The bride was attended by her best friend, Holly Rudolph, and sister-in-law, Karen Johnson, as well as her daughters (the bride tribe) Brittnie, Alissa, Emma and Caity. The reception festivities were kicked off with a live band with dancing,... Full story
FALLBROOK – All are invited to Fallbrook United Methodist Church for Messy Mondays July 9, 16, 23, and 30 at the church on 1844 Winter Haven Road (on the corner of Winterhaven and Green Canyon) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. It's an intergenerational spin on Vacation Bible School with an exciting evening of food, fellowship, family, and fun, centered on the Bible. To register, or for more information, call the church office at (760) 728-8501.... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Encore Club installed its new executive board for 2018-2019 at its June 12 meeting. The installation was done with a nautical theme using sailor hats and a rope to signify the joining together of the board. President Sylvia Colton graciously accepted the presidency for another year. Kathy Bogle also accepted the office of treasurer for a second year. Ardis Duhachek will be serving as first vice president, and second vice president will be served j... Full story
