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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SAN DIEGO — Motivating more homeowners and businesses to install low-water-use landscapes, expanding incentives for purchasing “smart” irrigation controllers and other water-saving devices, and reducing overwatering via a sophisticated, Web-based “water budget” program are cornerstones of the San Diego County Water Authority’s new five-year Blueprint for Water Conservation. The Blueprint, approved by the Water Authority board in late July, serves as a roadmap for creating and implementing new, long-range residential... Full story
SAN CLEMENTE — Pacific Coast National Bancorp (OTCBB: PCST) (the “Company”) has announces record asset and loan growth for the quarter ending June 30. Total assets of $72 million at June 30 represented a 29-percent increase from year-end assets of $56 million at December 31, 2006. Net loans grew by 76 percent to $60 million, compared to $34 million, primarily reflecting growth in the construction and commercial portfolios. Additionally, there were no delinquent or past due loans as of June 30. Total deposits, fueled by stron... Full story
Diane Serven was welcomed as a new member into the Rotary Club of Fallbrook at a recent meeting. Serven, a consultant with Isagenix, was presented with a “Red” badge, Rotary pin and membership plaque by her sponsor – and club past president – Elaine Allyn. Edward Knight, Assistant District Governor for the San Diego Rotary District, at the meeting as a guest, read the indoctrination material....
Ken Follis, a real estate consultant at Willis Allen Real Estate, provides superlative proficiency in counseling his clients in investment real estate. Having been in the industry for 27 years, Follis has mastered all the nuances in commercial, industrial, single and multi-unit residential properties. Follis quickly pointed out, “I consider all real estate an investment, from someone’s first home all the way up to the very sophisticated multi-property commercial investments.” Many of Follis’ clients have opted to invest...
FALLBROOK — A new Web site containing information and updates about Meadowood, a master-planned community proposed by Pardee Homes east of Interstate 15 and north of State Route 76/Pala Road, has been launched and is now available for public access. The site can be found at www.meadowoodcommunity.com. “As we move forward with the approval process for Meadowood, we want the public and decision-makers to have a source of accurate, regularly updated information about the project,” said Jimmy Ayala, Director of Community Developm... Full story
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has approved a parking prohibition on a portion of Golden Road. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote August 1 approved the introduction and first reading of the ordinance which would ban parking on the east side of Golden Road from the south line of Fallbrook Street to Avenida Campana. The ordinance will return to the supervisors on September 19 for a second reading and adoption, and the parking prohibition would become effective October 19 if the ordinance is adopted. The parking prohibition f... Full story
This summer, members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County are enjoying free admission to movies at Temecula Stadium 15, thanks to Regal Entertainment Group’s Free Family Film Festival, which is also funding transportation and staffing expenses....
Have you become a victim of today’s most rampant spiritual crime? “Identity Theft: Recovering Your Priceless Identity in Christ,” a six-part teaching series by Sr. Pastor Mike Fleischmann, continues this Sunday, August 12. Every Sunday will be a practical, challenging and down-to-earth look at one essential, irreplaceable piece of who we have been spiritually made to be that can never be taken, revoked, lost or stolen. Service times are 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. For more information, call the church office at (760) 941-1430. River... Full story
After being arrested for having “church” and teaching about Jesus, then being miraculously released, then rearrested, Peter and the Apostles were forced to stand in front of the High Priest for questioning. After being questioned, Peter replied, “We must obey Jesus.” In his discourse, Peter referred to Jesus as “Prince and Savior” (Acts 5:27). In the Bible, followers of Christ have used many different names to describe Jesus, including: Lord and Christ, Holy and Righteous One, the Author of Life, Anointed One, Son of Man,...
In defending our Christian faith, I think it’s important to know who we are in Christ and what it means that we embrace His faith so we can share the good news properly. Basically, really… when you think about it… it all boils down to love. What did Jesus say? The greatest of these is what? LOVE. And why is that important? For one thing, Jesus draws us into community (with all our shortcomings) so we can build each other up and keep his light in the foreground of our lives through shared experiences. A few weeks ago, my fr...
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brooke Abel of Fallbrook and her fellow United States Synchronized Swimming Team members recently secured a spot at the 2008 Olympic Games with a gold medal performance at the Pan American Games. The competition at Maria Lenk Aquatic Park featured the Team Free event. For the first time in the history of the sport, the Pan American Games served as the Olympic Qualifier. Each participating country came to Brazil in search of a gold medal in order to solidify a trip to Beijing. The United States entertained t... Full story
The Tribe Basketball Club has competitive basketball teams for seventh and eighth grade boys. Currently, the Tribe is looking for talented seventh-graders who want to play competitive basketball. If interested, contact Kyle Armstrong at (858) 735-5953 or e-mail [email protected]....
The Fallbrook High School JV and varsity girls tennis teams are holding tryouts Tuesday, August 14, through Friday, August 17, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the high school tennis courts. Girls should come ready to play. For more information, call Dave Ramirez at (951) 265-0695....
Thoroughly, a two-year-old colt stabled at the San Luis Rey Downs Thoroughbred Training Center, won the Willard L. Proctor Memorial Stakes at Hollywood Park May 27. “Horse is two for two and ran a very good race,” trainer Peter Miller said of Thoroughly, whose first start May 16 in a Hollywood Park maiden claiming race was also a win. Michael Baze rode Thoroughly in the May 16 win while Corey Nakatani was the jockey May 27. Miller did not provide specific instructions to Nakatani, who let the horse come from dead last to the...
At Fallbrook Library on August 2, well-known crimefighter McGruff discovers his imposter, who posed for a photo in the 7/26/07 issue of the Village News. The culprit is actually the mascot for the library’s summer reading program, “Get a Clue @ Your Library.” After a presentation on the art of fingerprinting, Randi Davison (left), Makenna Lang (center) and Sebastian Nider experiment with ink and paper to make their own prints. Randi Davison concentrates on applying dusting powder to her fingerprints.... Full story
A meeting later this month for potential Young Marines recruits and their parents will take place at Camp Pendleton later this month. The recruits and parents have the option of August 18 or August 25 for the mandatory meeting. Both meetings will be held at Building 14104 on the Camp Pendleton Mainside. The boot camp includes 14 days between September 8 and October 27, including three weekends with two overnight stays apiece as well as four eight-hour Saturday sessions and the four-hour graduation October 27. The Young... Full story
Live Oak Elementary School is holding an orientation for new parents and students on August 21 starting at 10 a.m. in the school’s multipurpose room. Everyone is welcome to come meet the office staff and learn about Live Oak’s great student/parent programs....
FALLBROOK — Zion Lutheran Church and School is both blessed and pleased to introduce their new principal, Nancy Swanlund! Ms. Swanlund is an experienced and talented educator who seeks to “share the love of Jesus with children, families and coworkers in our Lutheran school, helping them to excel in academics, enrich their faith and expand their experiences.” Throughout her distinguished career spanning 30 years, Ms. Swanlund has faithfully served for nearly 20 years in elementary classrooms, touching forever the lives of coun...
Melissa Sheffer, a 2003 graduate of Fallbrook High, graduated Magna Cum Laude within her major of graphic design from San Diego State University on May 19. Sheffer’s accomplishments at SDSU include seven semesters on the Dean’s List, membership in four Honors Societies, Greek Scholar Recognition, Rho Lambda National Leadership Recognition Society for Sorority Women, SDSU Provost Scholarship Recipient and the University Honors Program. In addition to her academic achievements, Sheffer was a member of Gamma Phi Beta Sor...
OCEANSIDE — The ever-popular behind-the-scenes guided tour of Mission San Luis Rey will be held once again on Saturday, August 18, from 10 a.m. to noon. Aimed at providing visitors with a better understanding of what life was like during the mission era, the tour will be led by Dr. Jack Williams, executive director of the Center for Spanish Colonial Research in San Diego. An archaeologist and historian on various research projects in the US, Mexico, South America and Europe, Dr. Williams has a particular interest in the N...
Current President Chris Young and Past President Sherry Ludwig represented the Fallbrook branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) at the National AAUW Convention in Phoenix last month. This was the national organization’s 125th year of leadership in causes for equality for women and girls, positive societal change and lifelong education. Centering on the convention’s theme, “Expanding a Legacy of Leadership,” Young and Ludwig attended workshops on education and economic security, global perspec...
(From left) Honorary Mayor Rhonda Reinke, Fallbrook Second Princess Courtney Doherty, Branson Travel manager Regina Grevatt, manager Kevin Branson, owner Ronne Branson, agent Angelica Orozco, Miss Fallbrook Kate Derr and Chamber of Commerce Chairwoman Phyllis Sweeney celebrate the new location of Branson Travel during its grand reopening on Wednesday, August 1.... Full story
Maiua Peltola, a Rotary exchange student from Finland, was introduced to the Rotary Club of Fallbrook at a recent club meeting. Also introduced was Fallbrook High School Interact Club Secretary Sydnee Caldwell, also a Rotary exchange student. Caldwell just returned from three and a half weeks in Finland, where she stayed with Peltola’s family and learned about their culture. Peltola returned with Caldwell and will stay with her family for the same amount of time, learning about what it is like to live in Southern C...
The County of San Diego has approved a six-month extension of a grant period for Federal fire education and outreach program grants. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 August 1 to approve the extension of the grant period from August 3, 2007, to February 3, 2008. The Federal Emergency Management Agency had previously approved a six-month extension in June. The original grant period covered a one-year span from August 4, 2006, to August 3, 2007. In October 2006 the Board of Supervisors authorized the...
At J.J. “Purty” Landers Irish Pub and Restaurant, a bit of Irish heritage can be found in downtown Fallbrook. It offers a perfect blend of contemporary and traditional Irish culture. “Before we came into Fallbrook, people really did not have a place to gather and get together,” said manager John Dawson. The essence of a pub for the Irish is a place where people can socialize, share good times, eat great food and have their favorite drink. “People can talk to each other over a pint,” said Dawson, grinning. The ongoing goal for...
