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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In the world of extreme politics we sometimes encounter the blindest: those who will not see. We generally tend to steer clear of such people. We also encounter those who know the truth but choose to pervert it because they cannot bring themselves to admit they have been wrong, or because it will diminish their sense of power. In his letter entitled “None are so blind as those who won’t see” (0/7/06), Glen Holzhausen listed the number of American troops killed in action in the Bush war as 300, a figure off by a factor of ov... Full story
I would like to personally thank the Fallbrook Democratic Club for sponsoring the Candidate Forum of the Fallbrook Union High School District Board of Trustees, which was held at FPUD on Thursday, September 7. Approximately 100 people were in attendance to hear the candidates give opening statements and respond to pre-determined questions with imposed time limits. In my opinion, this event was well organized, and it covered important issues, which the residents of Fallbrook need to be made aware of concerning Fallbrook High... Full story
The residents of Fallbrook once again showed the true spirit of volunteerism and commitment to the environment. On Sept. 16th Keep Fallbrook Clean and Green took part in the 22nd Annual California Coastal Clean up Day. Working with the County of San Diego, The San Diego Coast Keepers and I Love a Clean San Diego the day was a great success. As well as organizations and businesses, individuals, greatly added to the achievement of the event. Once again this community rose to the occasion. Keep Fallbrook Clean and Green would...
I’m writing this letter to say there are still angels in Fallbrook. On Monday, September 11, I was stopped at the Main Street Gas Station to get air in my tires, a chore I had put off much to long. I was getting ready to put my four quarters in the slot when this young girl by the name of Lisa Mares pulled alongside of me and asked if I needed some help. Since this was not one of my favorite chores, I found myself saying yes, and Lisa, a perfect stranger, filled my tires with air, even though she was one her way to work. I s... Full story
I didn’t see the two original articles/letters (Meyers and Russell), but in response to Robert Green: Has he not read or does he not understand the ballot language? And, has he not read or heard that the Airport Authority has stated that “joint use will not work?” With that said, it’s obvious that if it will not work, that does mean kicking the Marines out. How much simpler can it get?! While construction was a short boost to the economy in Denver, Aviation Systems Research Corp has estimated the cost to the Denver economy...
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for thought that went into this article (by Nathalie Taylor). This was so nice. The pictures are amazing. I am skeptical about media and the tact that they have, but you have truly done these Marines justice and our families justice. I cried when I read the article; it touched me. I could feel the emotions all over again that I felt that day. It was as if I was there again. I thank you for capturing this emotion so your readers can feel it as well. Thank you again. Darinda...
A beautiful “scenic” California Highway where drivers can take in the sights and smells of the 600 daily dump truck trips along with the residual trash that escapes from the beat-up trucks — of course, getting stuck behind a fully loaded dump truck as it tries to navigate Highway 76 will allow drivers and passengers plenty of time to soak in the scenic wonders of North San Diego County. Jon Klippel...
This weekend my family saw an ad in the Village News about a farmer’s market/petting zoo in Rainbow. I thought it was the one by The Oaks of Rainbow and the nearby mini market. We got out of the car and looked at all the vendors, antiques, etc. We couldn’t find the petting zoo, so we went into the market. Being a Fallbrook resident for over 35 years and proud to live where anyone and everyone is willing to help you find anything you need to find, I was surprised to learn that was not the case at the mini market that day. I a...
The members of the Fallbrook Area Gourd Patch are gearing up to go to the Welburn Gourd Farm Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, October 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The group with 75 members from the Southern California area will have a “Show & Tell Meeting” at 10 a.m. displaying handcrafted gourd art. They will also have a gourd art booth and a “Make-It-Take-It” demo table. The festival, featuring gourds, pumpkins, classes, booths and food, will be located at 40635-D De Luz Road. For more information call (760) 728-4217 or visit w... Full story
BONSALL — To recognize the Bonsall and Fallbrook Sheriff’s deputies, reserves, office staff and senior volunteers for their excellent service and dedication to the community, the Bonsall Chamber of Commerce sponsored the seventh annual Sheriff’s Appreciation Day at the September 14 Sundowner. Held in the River Village Shopping Center, the event included a barbeque dinner and presentation of awards. A free Jack-in-the-Box gift card was presented to all Sheriff’s personnel and their families in attendance courtesy of the Bon... Full story
Major General Michael R. Lehnert of Marine Corps Installations West was the keynote speaker at the community tribute for those who died on September 11, 2001. The morning service, “Fallbrook Remembers 9/11/01,” was held in a downtown parking lot owned by CAST Productions. The service began with the presentation of Colors by the VFW Color Guard, and then Rev. Art Blodgett of the Community Baptist Church gave the invocation. “We gather today, people with many thoughts and feelings, to remember those who are not here.” Sandra Ko...
“I return because I don’t want anyone to ever forget,” said Steve Mizell of Fallbrook. Mizell, owner of Killer Pizza from Mars in the Albertson’s shopping center, was in New York City on September 11, 2001, and has returned every year since then. “I don’t know why it hit me so hard,” he mused. “I think it was because… when it happened I didn’t run down there to help. I cowered in my hotel. I think I felt guilty about that. I should have run down to help.” Every year he stays in Room 3402 at the Marriott Hotel. “They always b...
FALLBROOK — The Major League Baseball Play-Offs and World Series are coming up and that means the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County “Step Up to the Plate/It Just Takes One” Campaign is just around the corner. The club will kick off their campaign with a “Lead-Off Hitters” luncheon on Wednesday, October 25, at the Grand Tradition from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Five mock baseball teams made up of one team owner and players will compete against each other to see which team can raise the most money for the organization. The teams...
On Tuesday, September 7, Fallbrook 4-H had a registration meeting at the Fallbrook High School cafeteria. The Fallbrook 4-H community meeting is the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. There was a very good turnout of returning members and new members alike. Great leaders are offering fantastic projects. This year the club is offering archery, community pride, computers, cooking, crafts, dairy heifers, dairy goats, demonstration, dog obedience, fishing/camping, floriculture, photography, poultry, pygmy goats, quilting,...
Ken and Audrey Borsch volunteer their time to help clean up the Friendly Village on Keep Fallbrook Clean and Green Day, September 16....
Members of the Rancho Santa Margarita y Las Flores Docents aboard Camp Pendleton would like to invite anyone interested in the early history of the Camp Pendleton area and the history of the Marines to join their group. A new training class is scheduled September 26 and 27 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The docents provide tours of the Ranch House (built in the 1860s) and its surrounding buildings. Docents also do research, archive photographs and enjoy activities together. Call (760) 433-1544 or (760) 725-5758 to reserve a...
On Sunday, October 8, beside the old windmill on Stage Coach Lane visitors will find an authentic miniature stagecoach and wagons drawn by California Elite Petite ponies. It’s time again for Fallbrook Land Conservancy to host its favorite fundraising fiesta, Stage Coach Sunday! A delicious pit BBQ dinner, live music by Gordon Stone’s “Stone House Band,” a wild animal show and a Halloween costume contest will be the featured events. From 1 to 5 p.m. there will be family fun for everyone. Youngsters will enjoy buckboa...
The staff of So Cal Tanning now includes (back row l-r) Trisha, Heather, Gina, Shasta, Andrea, Elisha, Maureen, (front row l-r) Mel, Lulu, and Kathy. Visit them at 1593 S. Mission Road, Suite D, Fallbrook. (760) 451-8628....
BONSALL — Eric Larson, executive director of the San Diego Farm Bureau, recently spoke to Bonsall Rotary and amazed his audience with information on San Diego County agriculture. The Farm Bureau is a nonprofit organization supported by farmers that acts as its advocate where needed: state legislature, local governmental issues, environment concerns and water, for instance. He was a man of many statistics (very illuminating), including the following: • There are 250,000 acres in cultivation in the county with 5,500 farms (65...
FALLBROOK — On Saturday, September 23, the Bottom Shelf bookstore will welcome local authors Bridget Geegan Blanton and Niki Nichols, who will offer to sell and sign copies of their books. From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Bridget will offer her book “Whispers on the Winds,” which takes place in 1884 and traces Kate O’Reilly, age 17, from Ireland to the United States. From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Niki will sign her book “Your Karma, Dee Dee,” the story of Dee Dee, an eighth-grader who loses her mother and becomes the “third whee...
LAFCO, which stands for Local Agency Formation Commission and has jurisdiction over cityhood incorporations, can likely condition approval of an incorporation proposal upon approval of a general tax. “I think it provides us with a tool that we haven’t had before,” said San Diego LAFCO board chair Andy Vanderlaan. An information item presented at San Diego LAFCO’s September 11 board meeting cited an August 11 Attorney General’s opinion. An Attorney General’s opinion is not binding upon the courts in the event of a legal chall...
FALLBROOK — It was a perfect late morning gathering for the Fallbrook Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to have their annual Champagne Brunch for new and perspective members. Gathered together with longtime members, the group enjoyed a delicious and colorful brunch menu of quiche, fruit, pastries and, of course, champagne and juice. The setting was the Champagne Crest home of Chris Young, where the women heard from President Sherry Ludwig about the activities of AAUW and the work it does in the c... Full story
Amber Alkema, Nikki Suchi, Becca Donlon and Alex Palmerin enjoy the morP dance at Fallbrook High School September 16.... Full story
Last week was Part One of the fascinating story of Roxie Kelley, author of several cookbooks including “Keeping Good Company” I received for a birthday present from my sister Carol. We left off at the point where Roxie and Shelly Reeves Smith, her illustrating partner, had published their first book, “Just a Matter of Thyme,” and sold nearly 30,000 copies! They were unknown, unpublished and unprepared for the deluge of requests for “your next book.” Intuitively they requested and received favorite recipes from retailers w...
The applause and shouts emanating from the cheering section at the Fallbrook Union High School playing field are directed toward the JV football team, not the cooks who prepared delicious tri-tip steaks for the FFA barbeque. However, the FFA students, some of their parents and FUHS faculty members deserve applause and cheers for preparing a delicious meal to be enjoyed prior to attending each ‘home’ varsity football game. The wonderful smoky scent in the air is evidence that the tri-tips are cooking. Large student-made smoker...
