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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Norma Nordstrom Brausa passed away peacefully November 21, 2005, of complications from a stroke in 2003. Born near Pittsburgh, PA, April 25, 1924, the family moved to Los Angeles when she was a child and she graduated from Washington High School, then attended nurse’s training before marrying in 1943. Since 1985 her home has been in Fallbrook, CA. She is survived by her husband of three years, William Brausa, daughters Kathleen Newman (Fred) of Irvine and Penny Saylor (Harry) of Cathedral City and granddaughters Shana Newman...
Capt. Loren O. “Dutch” Pfautz, born in Gary, IN, in January of 1930, ran away from home at 13 to join the circus, worked as a cowboy on ranches in Texas and Wyoming and, eventually, wrote home after four years only to get permission to join the Marines at 17 years old. He received a Bronze Star and three Purple Hearts in five combat tours, wounded first at the Chosin Reservoir, one of the deadliest battles in Marine Corps history. He was a “Mustang,” having worked his way up from Enlisted Marine to Commissioned Officer...
Helen L. Birt, 78, passed away on November 22, 2005. She was born on October 30, 2005. Mrs. Birt was a lifelong resident of Fallbrook, CA. Mrs. Birt was a homemaker for more than 57 years. Earlier she worked as a bookkeeper for Bank of America, Fallbrook High School and her husband’s insurance business. Mrs. Birt graduated from Fallbrook High School and was a life member of Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking and horseback riding. Mrs. Birt was preceded in death by son William James Birt in 1... Full story
Ralph John Elkmeier, 81, passed away on November 27, 2005. He was born on February 28, 1924, in Dodge, NE. Mr. Elkmeier was a resident of Escondido, CA, for one year and previously lived in Fallbrook, CA, for 32 years. Mr. Elkmeier served in the US Army during WWII. He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and was a past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus in Redondo Beach, CA, and Fallbrook, CA. A member of the Order of Forresters in Dodge, NE, and a member of the Elks Lodge of Vista, he and was very involved in h...
Dr. Sara Medwid Gorsline, age 28 of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Lexington, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2005 at her residence. She was born September 11, 1977 in Mansfield, Ohio to Grady and Cindy (Thoms) Medwid, who both survive. Daughter-in-law of Sam and Ann Gorsline of Fallbrook, CA, she is also survived by her husband, Robert Todd Gorsline; brother, Andy Medwid; grandmothers, Bernice Thoms and Mercedes Medwid; and many friends. Sara was a physician training in the fields of Pediatrics and Internal...
Ruby E. Myers, 93, passed away on November 23, 2005. She was born on July 24, 1912, in Oklahoma. Mrs. Myers was a resident of Fallbrook, CA, for 22 years. Mrs. Myers lived at Silvergate Retirement Residence, was a member of the Fallbrook Woman’s Club and the Red Hat Society and loved life. Mrs. Myers was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Warren L. Myers, in 2000. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Pam & Al Houseman, McCall, ID, and Rita & Allen Walters, Colorado Springs, CO; sister Opal Sunderlind, B...
Daniel Amancio Rosas-Torres, 15, passed away on November 25, 2005. He was born on August 8, 1990, in Fallbrook, CA. Daniel sustained fatal injuries due to an ATV accident. Daniel was a sophomore at Fallbrook High School, a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and a member of the Jude Group at St. Peter’s. He enjoyed motorcycles and computers, liked to draw and loved music. Daniel is survived by his mother, Margarita Torres, Fallbrook, CA; father Daniel Rosas, Fallbrook, CA; and sisters Margie Rosas and Maria Lupita Ros...
The Children’s Choir of Fallbrook United Methodist Church is periodically on the program for church services. The children are directed by Connie Schmutz with Gale Johnson at the piano....
Charley Thweatt, singer, composer, musician of Joyfully Inspirational Music, will perform at the Fallbrook Church of Religious Science on Sunday, November 27, at 331 East Elder, in Fallbrook. The concert and mini-workshop is titled “You’re an Angel.” The event will begin at noon. Thweatt will also perform at both the 9:30 a.m. contemplative service and the 10 a.m. celebration service. Prior to the concert there will be a potluck at 11 a.m. For tickets and information call the church at (760) 723-8291....
Our Sunday school classes begin at 8:55 a.m. The Ambassador’s class (adults) is studying the Book of Isaiah; the young adult class is studying Bible Basics. Junior and senior high school students are working on Lessons from the Book of Genesis; elementary school students (first through sixth grades) are studying Favorite Bible Children. The preschool class is Exploring God’s World. Nursery care is available; Children’s Church is offered for first- through fourth-graders during the worship service, which begins at 10:00 a.m....
Retired Methodist Minister Orville White and Dr. Dennis Ginoza, Pastor of Fallbrook United Methodist Church, were all smiles at a church luncheon where the members turned in their pledges for 2006. The church staff delivered a paper with the statistical analysis of the pledges. The results were over 50 percent increase in pledges for the following year....
In the midst of holiday activities, why not save time for church, where you may renew your understanding of the real message of the season? Services are held at the church at 1109 E. Fallbrook Street on Sundays at 10 a.m. with a Sunday school for young people up to the age of 20 at the same hour. Please note a time change for the Wednesday testimony meetings: instead of meeting at noon, the service is now being held at the church at 7 p.m. Reading Room open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays for study and for gift... Full story
Minister Tom Myers will speak on the topic “Christmas Every Day of the Year,” based on Luke 1:26-38, during the Sunday worship service at 10:00 a.m. This service includes a blend of traditional hymns and praise choruses and weekly observance of the Lord’s Supper. Bible classes for all ages meet Sunday at 9:00 a.m. For more information call (760) 728-7649.... Full story
Dr. Dennis Ginoza’s sermon theme, “You Didn’t Do Your Homework,” 10 a.m. worship service. Season of Advent is preparation for the birth of the Christ child. Lighting of the candles, the Christmas tree, Holy Communion and special prayers will be celebrated. The 11:30 a.m. Advent celebration includes a salad potluck, children presentations and activities. Alternative Christmas program is a missions’ outreach where purchases of chickens, goats, blankets, assisting people in need in the world. Monetary gifts also support H... Full story
Renowned storyteller John Walsh, president of Christian Storytelling Network and International Learning Solutions, will be speaking at Riverview Church this Sunday, December 4, at the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services. Nursery and classes, 3 through adult, are available during both Sunday services. The Adult Choir and Guest Orchestra will present “An Evening of Music,” celebrating Christ’s birth through music and worship, at 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 4, with refreshments following. Childcare will be available. Riverview Churc... Full story
Mrs. Norton, a first grade teacher, creates living history annually as Mrs. Hopkins, a pilgrim from Plymouth....
“Let’s Read!” kicked off its second year on Friday, October 14, and occurred again on Friday, November 18, at Maie Ellis School. The monthly program pairs community leaders with the school’s first grade beginning readers. The volunteering adults are “listeners” who give of their time so young readers can proudly read books they have mastered. Learning to read is work, requiring practice and perseverance, practice and persistence. Principal Charmian Francis and first grade teacher Cynthia Greer came up with the idea of bri... Full story
Miss Ashley Baker, a Rainbow Girl, is a sophomore at Fallbrook High School and her favorite subject is world history. She is a physically active teen who enjoys swimming and other activities. She has fun conversing with her many friends. The Fallbrook Rainbow Girls Assembly has girls from 12 years of age to sophomores in college. Shannyn Allan, who joined the Assembly as a very young teen, is now the State of California Advisor. In February there will be an Assembly in Vista with over 1,000 in attendance with the state...
I thought I had eaten just about everything a Fallbrook Mexican establishment could offer until my brother told me about the Fried Chicken Taco at Pedro’s Tacos. “Where is that?” I asked. He tried to explain that it was tucked around the back of a local coffeehouse. So, I found the little place and tried my very first Fried Chicken Taco. I was hooked. This taco was made with large slices of fried chicken wrapped in two corn tortillas and garnished with cabbage and mayonnaise. It’s a unique taste for those who would like so... Full story
First flight: First place: Susan Coughlin & Susan, 71 Second place: Rose Marie Beyer & Rose Marie Schumann, 74 Second flight First place: Phyllis Hobson & Evelyn Simon, 66 Second place (tie): Lillian Davis & Bette Dennis, Marilyn Fine & Carol Marquardt, 75 28 players participated....
FALLBROOK — Registration dates have been announced for Fallbrook Girls Softball League’s second season! Registration is open to all girls age 5 to 14. • Registration Sat., Dec. 10, 9 a.m. to noon, Fallbrook High softball field. Players’ Clinic offered same day, same location. (Clinic for ages 10 & under 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; clinic for ages 11 and over is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $5 fee. Wear comfortable clothes and bring glove.) • Registration Sat., Dec. 17, 9 a.m. to noon, Ingold Sports Park. Registration only. Not convenien... Full story
FALLBROOK — This week the 2005-2006 wrestling season begins with the varsity wrestlers going to Fresno to compete in the annual Zinkin Classic. This tournament takes place on Friday, December 2, and Saturday, December 3, and highlights the need for a successful Booster Club fundraising season. The Wrestling Boosters was organized to help supplement the wrestling program, which has a small budget. Their purpose is to raise funds and provide support to further the growth and progress of the sport of wrestling here in F...
In addition to being one of ten Fallbrook High School field hockey players who made the various all-Avocado League teams, Alex Zeringue was also selected as the Player of the League. “I didn’t even know they did that,” Zeringue said. “But I’m really excited. I really wanted to make league. I really wanted to make first-team all-league.” In 2004 Zeringue earned first-team all-league honors as well as a selection to the all-CIF second team. Zeringue, a forward who spent her freshman year on the junior varsity squad, did...
The Fountains Men’s Golf Club is registering new members for the 2006 season. It has one of the lowest club and SCGA fees in North County. The club meets at the Lawrence Welk Resort Escondido Fountains Golf Course (executive — par 62) every Tuesday morning from 7 to 9 a.m. For further information call Jim Franco at (951) 676-7863 or Al Averbeck at (760) 745-7688....
Lori Brown’s performance at the Shootout Behind the Jersey Lilly produced four wins for the Rainbow mounted shooter. Not only did Brown win Overall, Ladies Overall, and Ladies Level 3, but she also earned her first-ever rifle win at the October 29 competition in Norco. “It’s such an accomplishment for me,” she said of winning the rifle competition. The match was sanctioned by the Single-Action Shooting Society and was held at Raahague’s Ranch. In the four-stage pistol competition she hit all 40 of her balloons and won three...
