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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Caltrans SR76 project manager Mark Phelan said today that the public forum for input on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIS/DEIR) planned for Sept. 16 has been pushed back to Thurs. Sept. 23. "The decision was made yesterday [Sept. 1] to move the meeting back one week to Sept. 23 to allow the public an extra week to review the document prior to the meeting," explained Phelan. The time frame and location for the forum remains the same, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Bonsall Community Center,...
As you drive up the steep grade to the Mt. Palomar Observatory, try to imagine three semi tractors, one pulling and two pushing, struggling to get a 200-inch mirror up to the waiting observatory. Sounds pretty crazy, but they did it! Until you walk around the back of the observatory, after your tour, you won’t fully appreciate the size of the mirror you just saw inside the building. There, lying next to the driveway is the concrete model used to test the apparatus before it w...
FALLBROOK – Scott Edward Butler and Anna Marie Knussman, both of Oceanside, will be married on September 24, 2010 in Point Loma. The future bride is the daughter of Gary and Cheryl Knussman of Trivoli, Ill. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois in animal science and chemistry. Anna is employed as a quality assurance specialist for ISTA Pharmaceuticals in Irvine. The future groom is the son of Patrick C. (Skip) and Susan Butler of Fallbrook. He is a 2001... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Women’s Connection is hosting a Polynesian Theme Brunch on Sept. 17. The event will be held at the beautiful Grand Tradition at 1602 S. Mission Road. The program begins at 10 a.m. and ends at noon. Malia’s Makuahines, an exciting group of Island Style dancers, will be performing for this special event. The guest speaker is John Reed, a retired Santa Ana police officer, who chronicles “The Stages of Life” and talks about how life gets better with ag...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook High School FFA is once again hosting their famous Tri-Tip BBQ dinners before all home football games. The first game and BBQ is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 3. Dinner will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Ag department, which is located at the east end of the football field. Each meal includes tri-tip, beans, salad, dinner roll and a drink. The price for each dinner is $8. This is a fund-raiser for FFA leadership development activities throughout the school year. Residents are encouraged...
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This Saturday we will celebrate the life of Dick O’Brien, founding photojournalist of the Village News. While we know he rests in peace physically, his spirit and generous nature leave an indelible imprint on the many lives he touched here at the newspaper and in the community. Dick helped start the Village News by volunteering his professional services free of charge as the primary photographer. He never asked for a dime for the time he so generously gave over the years - capturing the good, the sad, and the many events t...
I have been following the race for governor and am surprised by the lack of scrutiny of Jerry Brown’s past performance. He was so addled that he became known as Governor “Moonbeam.” He did not accomplish anything of significance, with the exception of appointing ultra-liberal judges to the bench. Everyone should be reminded that he put Rose Bird in as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court where she did such a lousy job that the people finally booted her out of office. The people should all be aware that if he becomes gover...
Mr. Orsino, your letter is full of falsehoods, and misleading statements. First, bank robbers, child molesters, con artists, murderers, rapists, drug dealers, kidnappers and many others, all are criminals. Another crime is illegal entry into the United States (breaking in and entering). Mr. Orsino refuses to admit that this is even a crime. Let’s get to some facts. According to the IRS, 70 to 80 percent of all illegal aliens pay no income taxes. Fair estimates of what illegal aliens cost in public assistance, education, e...
The decision for the route (North or South) of SR76’s final link has not yet been made. If the Northern route is selected, Fallbrook will lose Pala Road (frontage road), resulting in a huge inconvenience to the town. Worse, our safety will be compromised. The public announcement, issuing the DEIR will be made in a few days. Then the legally required time period (45 days) to hear complaints, opinions, and comments will commence. Make no mistake, Fallbrook will pay if we don’t speak up now and during the time allotted to us. We... Full story
During my first visit for lunch at Brother’s Bistro, I and several guests were pleasantly surprised! Ron waited on us and was warm and welcoming, yet professional and provided wonderful thoughtful service. It was a truly special dining experience! The Koi pond and waterfall were delightful and soothing and added so much to our dining experience. We had decided during that visit that we would add Brother’s Bistro to our list of favorite places to dine! Later, in the mail, I received an unexpected note from Dee Nusser, (pr... Full story
I have discovered a lovely opportunity for the people of our community. Every Wednesday, from noon to about 12:50 p.m., you may attend a midweek meditation in the cool, quiet sanctuary of the Hilltop Center right near downtown. No preaching, no dogma, no collection plates – just a peaceful place where you can sit in silent meditation or prayer. It is a comforting and restorative experience and everyone is welcome. The Hilltop Center is located at 331 East Elder St, two blocks east of Main Avenue. J.... Full story
We wish to thank the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance and Fallbrook Winery for a very special evening. Last year we won a silent auction at their 4th of July celebration held annually at the Grand Tradition. The auction item was an evening of wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres at our wonderful, local winery. Due to some health problems, we had to put off the party for over a year but the FBA and the Winery graciously agreed to the delay. Judi Groth headed the ladies from the FBA who prepared and served the tasty goodies. T...
I own a large lot with 1.75 acres fenced in and on which I have a small grove. I am required to pay FPUD’s “largest domestic lot” water rate. The latest water rates by FPUD are extreme. My water consumption for July 2010 was 82 units at a cost of $364.36. This was an increase of $64.34 over the previous month due to FPUD’s latest huge water rate increase. Going back two years to July 2008, before these extreme water rate increases occurred, my water bill amounted to $276.60 for the same 82 units of water. Therefore, my water... Full story
In the Aug. 26 L.A. Times, there was an editorial by George Skelton of Sacramento titled, “The state doesn’t have to back Prop. 8 – but should,” Mr. Skelton states that since Prop 8 was voted in by a majority of the people as a law, than the present Gov. Schwarzenegger and potential future Gov. Brown should support it, since it is their duty to support laws as well as the wishes of the voters. I perceive the main premise of this argument to be false. First it is unconstitutional to vote away civil rights. Prop 8 shoul...
“The traffic jam started Aug. 14 on a stretch of the highway that is frequently congested, especially after large coalfields were discovered in Inner Mongolia, Zhang said. Traffic volume has increased 40 percent every year.” (Source: AP, Aug. 2010) The above is a quote regarding the 10-day old highway gridlock in China. It is currently moving at the rate of a half mile per day. I cannot imagine how the drivers are handling the every-day living dynamics through such an ordeal to keep it moving even that much. But it makes me...
FALLBROOK – California Retired Teachers, Div. 81 will gather for brunch at 9 a.m,. September 8 at the Fallbrook Golf Club, 2757 Gird Road. Gillian Larson, a motivational speaker, will focus on “believe in yourself and you can accomplish anything.” She was on the TV show “Survivor.” Everyone interested in education is welcome. For reservations, call Jewell Roberds at (760) 728-1092 by Sept. 3....
VISTA – Moonlight Stage Productions concludes its 30th anniversary summer season at the Moonlight Amphitheatre with the international sensation “Miss Saigon.” Performances are September 8 through 25 at 7:30 pm. Miss Saigon is intended for mature audiences as it contains mature themes, situations, and language. From the creators of “Les Misérables,” Claude-Michel Schonberg and Alain Boubil, Miss Saigon is a modern re-telling of “Madame Butterfly” set during the fall of... Full story
FALLBROOK – Musicians of all ages will be unpacking their music cases, rosining their bows, tuning their flutes and honing their music skills as the Fallbrook Chamber Orchestra embarks on their 2010-11 season. To highlight the upcoming season, the orchestra will be performing with the Fallbrook Chorale on Dec. 11 at the Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts, under the direction of Art Blodgett. In addition, the orchestra will be giving several performances...
FALLBROOK – At a recent weekly luncheon meeting, Fallbrook Village Rotary Club heard from one of their members, Charles Mackey, about his travels. A longtime member of the club, Mackey had just returned from a trip to the Far East including Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and India. Mackey detailed the trip to his fellow Rotarians and presented a slide show complete with maps of the countries he visited....
FALLBROOK – Curtain Call Company (CCC) announces that the production of “The Fantasticks” originally scheduled to be performed in August at the Fallbrook Golf Club has been moved to October 8 - 17 at the Hilltop Center. This “coming of age” musical is the longest running musical on Broadway. “The Fantasticks,” which the song “Try to Remember” comes from, is a charming story about growing up and finding out that love is not just moonlight and romance, but it also needs maturity and unselfishness. CCC is excited about t...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – Washing hands is not just a method of cleaning up before sitting down to dinner. Frequent hand-washing is the single most effective way to prevent illness. Proper hand-washing has proven effective against the spread of 99 percent of germs that travel via droplets – and that includes the flu virus. The fact of the matter is that dirty hands have the potential to be deadly, especially if they are the carriers of hazardous germs. It’s impossible to... Full story
SAN DIEGO COUNTY – For many of the nation’s office workers, keeping eyes healthy and going strong is a legitimate concern. Hours spent in front of a computer monitor is not the ideal situation for a person’s eyes, yet many people are at a loss as to how to protect their eyes while still getting their work done. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), two hours of computer use per day is all it takes to develop what is now referred...
August 10 was the first day of practice for Fallbrook High School’s football teams. The varsity players had a team-building day August 9 and spent the night at the school before their first actual practice the following day while the junior varsity and freshmen teams commenced practice August 10. Varsity head coach Joe Silvey has been alternating two-a-day and one-a-day sessions in order to prepare and condition his players while providing adequate rest. “The players are wor...
