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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Mr. Monday, we live in a country that is built and thrives on capitalism, which is an economic system based on private party and competition. We have all of the liberties, responsibilities, and pressures that go along with this form of economy. This includes cycles like the rising and falling prices of housing and gasoline. Why are you so concerned with the earnings and taxes of our top one percent? It is really our business? Do you know what many of these people have accomplished and sacrificed while becoming a top once... Full story
In response to Joe Jackson’s (FPUD) normal diatribe of hate and misinformation, I still demand proof, in writing, that the State of California requires changes in disinfection from chlorine to UV disinfection plus chlorine. Ultra-Violet disinfection is only a disinfection process; it has been around since 1910 and one expert claims it is only effective on pre-treated (clean) water. It is not a water purification process. Mr. Jackson, I was not an Assistant Engineer with San Diego City. I was (1997), and still am, a C...
Two letters in last week’s Village News decry Global Warming as a Hoax. I believe that’s an example of people’s opinion’s being formed by what news channel they watch or what political commentator they listen to. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, established in 1988 by two organizations, the World Meteorological Organization and the United Nations Environment Program, published these conclusions: More than 50% of the observed increase in globally averaged temperatures since the mid-20th century is very likely (co...
FALLBROOK — Having lost a lawsuit filed against St. John’s Anglican Church and its volunteer board members last year, we are deeply disappointed that the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego and its Bishop, James R. Mathes, have been caught up in the national tidal wave of lawsuits being filed by The Episcopal Church against local church congregations that have realigned with other Provinces of the Worldwide Anglican Communion, and instead have filed another senseless and intolerant lawsuit against St. John’s in an attempt to confi...
Fallbrook Village Rotary President Paul Leehey presents a “thank you” gift to ecological scientist Spring Strahn at the Rotary’s June meeting. Strahn described the new generation of forest fire detectors, remote, solar-powered cameras placed in strategic locations around Southern California. They are designed to replace the old “Fire Watcher” program, eliminated by budget cuts. She also stressed the importance of fire safety, especially in the rural areas of Fallbrook, keeping brush away from homes, having fire-safe...
Boy Scout Troop 737 members (from left) Kellen Costantino, Michael Briggs, Jonathon Williams and Kellen Stubbs, assisted by Rufus Bowers, serve as color guard during the June 14 Flag Day observation at VFW Post 1924. The day included a ceremonial retiring of unserviceable United States flags. Post 1924 receives unserviceable flags throughout the year and retires them each Flag Day....
Children’s programs • “Wild Wonders: Animal Mysteries” (school-age children) – Hilltop Center, 331 East Elder Street. Thursday, July 5, 10:30 a.m. • Pacific Animal Productions (preschool-age children) – Fallbrook Library, 124 South Mission Road. Wednesday, July 11, 10:30 a.m. • Puppet show presented by Icarus Puppets (school-age) – Hilltop Center. Thursday, July 12, 10:30 a.m. • Puppet show presented by Kathy Felker of Puppet Productions (preschool-age) – Fallbrook Library. Wednesday, July 18, 10:30 a.m. • “Radical Repti...
FALLBROOK — The Fallbrook Encore Club held its annual Flyup Luncheon and Installation of Officers for the 2007-2008 year on June 13 at Vista Valley Country Club. There were 26 ladies who were in the Fallbrook Newcomers Club for more than three years and were eligible to “fly up” to Encore. Each attendee was given a pink rose as a welcome gesture. New officers were also installed, as is the custom at this luncheon. The officers are: President, Margaret Muller; First Vice-President, Jeanne Cusimano; Second Vice-... Full story
FALLBROOK — Those interested in the chance to win $10,000 in cash, a $2,000 plasma television or a $1,000 laptop computer can purchase $100 raffle tickets from the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County. The drawing will be held on Friday, June 29, at 7:30 p.m. during the Hot Summer Nights event on Main Avenue. Tickets for the drawing are available at the Major Market Customer Service Desk, El Tigre Market, El Toro Market or the Boys & Girls Club office at 445 East Ivy Street. Abe Oliveras, CEO for the organization, said, ... Full story
There will be no bored kids this summer at Fallbrook Community Center! For boys and girls ages 6 to 12, Summer Day Camp is in session through August 24. Activities include sports, arts, movies, special guests and once-a-week field trips. For more information, or to register with a credit card, call (760) 728-1871. To register in person, visit the center’s office at 341 Heald Lane Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Because camp size is limited, participants are encouraged to register early.... Full story
At the Youth Fair in May, Rainbow Valley Grange members Keira Donoghue (left) and Missy Dunckel show the ribbons they won in the master showmanship competition. Having won their classes, Donoghue, 10, went on to take first place and Missy, 17, second in their age groups in the master class, in which they showed market and dairy goats, lambs and pigs. Both girls will show market goats at the San Diego County Fair and take them to the fair’s livestock auction on June 30.... Full story
FALLBROOK — The Fallbrook Area Visitors Bureau (FAVB) proudly presents a demonstration on “The Art of Grilling” with renowned author and teacher Denis Kelly on Saturday, July 14, at 11 a.m. in Fallbrook’s Village Square. The one-day, open-air event includes live demonstration on the barbecue, recipes from his book, a signed copy of his recently released book “World Grilling,” wine tasting by Baily Vineyard and lunch. This is an excellent opportunity to meet a professional chef and learn the secrets of grilling and barbecu...
On July 25 the San Diego County Board of Supervisors will hold a hearing to increase the San Diego County Street Lighting District annual assessment from $5.88 to $6.17 per benefit unit for properties in Zone A of that district. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors, who also serve as the board of the San Diego County Street Lighting District, set the hearing date on June 13. The supervisors’ June 13 action also approved the Engineer’s Report for the street lighting district. The increase reflects the increased cost of...
VISTA — The San Diego County Library’s adult literacy program, LEARN (Libraries Empower All to Read Now), will launch its North County Adult Learning Center with an open house on Saturday, June 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its Vista Branch Library location, 700 Eucalyptus Avenue. County Library Director José Aponte will greet visitors. Eduardo Garcia Acosta and his band, El Otro Son, will provide music and storytelling. Refreshments will be served. The North County Adult Learning Center is a branch of the County Libr... Full story
Howard is sweet, loving, good with children, easygoing and gentle – just the dog everyone wants. He is a 3- or 4-year-old neutered male, part Labrador, part basset hound; he has a Lab body with short legs – very cute! Call the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary (760) 685-3533 or (760) 518-6024....
The Board of Directors of the Fallbrook Area Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a training workshop, co-sponsored with the County Health Department, on the new CalCode State Health Code for July 27 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Fallbrook Public Utilities District Board Room, 990 East Mission Road. The new Health Code will become effective in July. The event will be conducted by the County Department of Environmental Health and is directed at all restaurant operators and the food service industry. More than 60 letters of...
Young members of the Fallbrook Assembly of Rainbow Girls often look up to older members for guidance and assistance. The relationships made in the program often last for decades as the girls mature into womanhood. Young ladies are accepted into Rainbow Girls based upon their individual characters. The Masons and Eastern Star Ladies are sponsors and moderators who ensure the organization is operating according to its principles....
Phyllis Sweeney presents Encouragement Factor’s First Military Couple Appreciation Award to retired Marine Mike McCarthy and former Marine Barbara McCarthy, who took on the encouraging challenge of discovering more about themselves and each other through Encouragement Factor’s personality coaching. They are both in the civilian work environment now. May was designated National Military Month as a reminder to support and appreciate present and retired military men and women.... Full story
Marines, sailors and civilians combined efforts and training June 20 at Camp Pendleton while executing an exercise designed to improve the delivery of emergency services in response to a chemical, biological or nuclear incident on base. In this particular incident, a tanker truck containing a simulated load of chlorine gas was attacked by terrorists. The base’s Incident Response Team participated in the drill, “VICTOR WEST ’07.” The anti-terrorism and force protection test was specifically designed to evaluate plans and pro...
Five Fallbrook residents won ribbons at the San Diego County Fair’s homemade wine competition June 17. Bob Howard won three ribbons, Carin Howard took home two ribbons, Chuck Morgan was given two ribbons, Jim Swelgin received two ribbons, and Samuel Oriza merited one ribbon. Bob Howard won second place in the Sauvignon Blanc category with a 2006 bottle, third place for his 2004 bottle of Zinfandel, and fifth place for his Viognier entry bottled in 2006. Carin Howard took second in the Fruit Non-Stone-Dry class for a b...
DEL MAR — Of the 18 Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society (FGMS) members who entered displays in the San Diego County Fair, each won in at least one of the categories entered. Meg Berry won two first place awards for a mixed display of minerals and a faceted stone with rough-advanced, while Michael T. Evans took third for a mixed display of one minerals and Liz Yamaguchi entered an educational exhibit. Mary C. Fong Walk took a first and a second place for her one-mineral specimen in San Diego County (Advanced), a third place for F...
Now it’s official; summer has arrived. Expect this to be an above average warm summer. What do they say, “Just another lousy day in paradise, huh?” I cannot believe the devastating weather the rest of the country has had to endure, and is still enduring. I really am sad to see that; the farmers and gardeners are all struggling for just survival. We are going to get one last planting in on melons and watermelons. Choose some varieties of melons that will make this year full of flavor treats. Start off with cantaloupes. The Amb...
At their annual general meeting on June 20 at the Golf Club of California, the Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary installed new officers for the upcoming year, including B.J. Johnson, president; Pat Merritt, vice president; Joyce Gilson, treasurer; Chic Maclise, recording secretary; Anne Ottemann, community services; Mary Lee, in-hospital services; Bev McDougal and Esther Johnson, fundraising; and Barbara Von Nordheim, membership....
FALLBROOK — On June 23, the North County CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) conducted the drill and graduation of 30 area community members who had completed training. The activities were held at Living Waters Christian Fellowship Church. The free classes for community members teach how to prepare for any type of natural or manmade disaster and how to deal with the aftermath of any such catastrophe, both as an individual, care for family and neighbors and service within the community. The local CERT is sponsored by the...
Mixed communication? What is a person to believe? You hear from the natural healthcare community that artificial sweeteners are bad and then you hear from the FDA that artificial sweeteners are safe. Are we getting all worked up over nothing? The fact that, on average in the US, men have a one-in-two lifetime risk of developing cancer and women a one-in-three risk is not what we would consider “nothing.” In 1999 cancer was the second leading cause of death in the US, exceeded only by heart disease. [National Institutes of... Full story
