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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Roy and Joyce Ansell celebrate 55 years of marriage during a recent Fallbrook Rotary luncheon. Roy, a 12-year Rotary member, past-president and Paul Harris Fellow, is involved in many local community service organizations, including the Fallbrook Music Society and Legacy Endowment of Fallbrook....
Miss Candice Rose Wall and Mr. Michael Garrett Gunther were joined in marriage August 12, 2006, at Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in La Jolla. A formal evening reception was held at the Westin Hotel, where guests were ushered into the main ballroom. Cascading calla lily arrangements and satin and silk organza cloths graced every table. The newlyweds entered the ballroom and danced to Frank Sinatra’s “All the Way.” Mr. Christopher Gunther introduced the couple and gave the toast, which was followed by dinner and danci... Full story
Students from Potter Junior High School will be providing Christmas gift wrapping services at the Village Square during Joyful Traditions this Sunday, December 17. Between the hours of 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. they will wrap gifts in exchange for monetary donations. The fundraiser is one way the kids are earning money for their East Coast trip next spring. For more information, call Linda Helling at (760) 731-0440....
With the hectic holiday season upon us, why take the time to cook? The Fallbrook VFW Post 1924, 1255 Old Stage Road, is serving up delicious meals every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Monday nights are hamburger/cheeseburger night, starting at 5:00 p.m., for $4; Wednesday night is pasta night, starting at 5:30 p.m., for $5; and there will be a different special every Friday night starting at 6:00 p.m. This Friday will be southern fried chicken with all the trimmings for $8; dinner on December 15 will be surf and turf (steak...
Daniel’s Apple Market employee Blaise Latorre is not your ordinary produce manager. “He’s one of a kind,” says Jim Lund, store director. Patty Dutra, associate director of the Military Outreach Ministry, agrees with Lund and takes it one step further, adding, “Nobody does what Blaise does.” Both Jim and Patty are referring to Latorre’s constant dedication to the Military Outreach Ministry produce distribution. The Military Outreach Ministry is a nonprofit Christian organization that exists to provide support to young enliste... Full story
The Bottom Shelf bookstore’s Holiday Boutique – open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – has a wide selection of books, CDs, cards, special gift items and stocking stuffers. Gift certificates, Friends of the Library memberships and information on “Book Lovers” commemorative donations are also available. On Sunday, December 17, the bookstore will join other downtown merchants for Joyful Traditions by offering special holiday shopping hours from 1 to 4 p.m. and participating in the Mayor’s Scavenger Hunt. The B...
Bertha and Frank Gagliano look splendid in their holiday finery as they take to the dance floor at the Newcomers-Encore clubs’ Holiday Ball held December 5 at the Grand Tradition.... Full story
In the 12/07/06 issue of the Village News, a photo entitled “St. John’s donates to military program” listed Bill Snyder and Father Don Kroeger’s affiliations incorrectly. Snyder is not the manager of St. John’s Thrift Shop; he is the Chairman of the Board of St. John’s Thrift Shop. Father Don Kroeger is affiliated with St. John’s Anglican Church.... Full story
On Wednesday, December 6, two of Potter Junior High’s “techno-whizzes” went over to San Onofre School to share some of their talents with students there. Justin Jones and Kort Heyneman, key techies for the Potter Junior High Live News Broadcast, shared tips on how to insert music, photos and video clips into movie projects. In addition, they trained students to set up and use the school’s videoconferencing unit. Another challenge included teaching an entire class of fourth grade students how to narrate a PowerPoint present... Full story
FALLBROOK — How many people have ever taken an afternoon to roam the beautiful green rolling hills of Fallbrook only to end up in a beautiful consignment shop? Wendela has opened an affordable, fashionable upscale consignment store for women in Fallbrook’s Morro Hills. At Wendela’s is located at 546 Verde Avenue off of Sleeping Indian Road. In addition to Wendela’s distinctive Dutch accent, the European flair has carried into the shop with French music and décor that makes customers feels as though they’re shopping i... Full story
Gary and Sue Shimer of Pro Tire enjoy the holiday festivities at the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce’s December (Christmas) Sundowner, held December 6 at the Golf Club of California....
The new movie “The Nativity Story” is a must-see this Christmas season. Although it is faithful to the text of the Bible, it adds fresh insight into the emotions of Mary, Joseph and others in the story. If you stay to watch the credits until the very end, you find out that it was partly filmed in the village of Nazareth. The actors are ethnic – no blue-eyed Americans – so it’s very authentic. If you want to get into the true spirit of Christmas, go see “The Nativity Story.” And if you like the movie, you’ll love the book!... Full story
There is another angel in Fallbrook and Peter is his name. Sunday, December 3, a car pulled alongside my car and the man informed me that my left back-up light was out, so I thanked him. The next day I happened upon Peter’s Auto Center at 215 South Main Avenue and I asked if someone could replace my back-up light. The man at the desk said yes, and he proceeded to open my trunk and unscrew things to get to the problem. He replaced my burned-out bulb and put everything back together, whereupon I asked, “How much do I owe you...
With respect to Ms. Ramsey’s front-page article concerning the Fallbrook Union High School meeting last November 27, I would like to add a few comments. The cost of future insurance benefits for retired members is a major financial consideration for most school districts in California. Few schools have planned for the escalating costs, and only due to new state requirements must school districts begin to indicate the costs on a rational basis. These premium costs will be a major financial drain on the district if prudent s...
The voting is over and the people have spoken. Proposition A, which asked consideration of sharing Miramar MCAS as a potential San Diego airport site, has gone down to defeat. I’m not sure there was any real understanding of the issue out there – and, in fact, the opposition couched their position in such a way that a ‘yes’ vote on the proposition was unpatriotic. This wasn’t true, of course, but the over-simplification was sufficient to win the day. The ironic thing, of course, is that no viable alternative has been offered.... Full story
“There is incredible magic all over the hills of Fallbrook,” said Greg Ballerino, my photographer neighbor, as he sat at his computer processing the 128 digital photos he had just made the last two hours while walking around his “two acres.” As he displayed his latest work on his specially calibrated monitor, I was awed at how he had caught the magic that I had seen but which had not registered in my mind correctly. It was a visit inside a magic kingdom. “These little kingdoms exist everywhere people allow God to perform h... Full story
In response to Estella Garcia’s letter (the Village News, 11/16/06), we were glad to hear that Ms. Garcia’s son, Lucas, received care from his primary care provider on the day following his visit to the Fallbrook Emergency Department and is apparently doing well. We were disappointed to hear that Ms. Garcia was not satisfied with her experience in triage and would like to address the concerns that she expressed. Most patients who present at Fallbrook Hospital for care are seen by the on-duty physician within 30 to 40 min...
As a former Republican voter (albeit a moderate), I share Robert F. Green’s sentiments in his December 1 letter, lamenting the loss of Republican real conservative “pay-as-you-go” (balanced budget), smaller yet effective government, rebuilding international respect by sensible (not arrogant) leadership, attention to domestic national security rather than nation building, attacking “real” challenges like global warming, dependency on foreign oil, sensible solutions to the social security funding, avoiding the train wreck of... Full story
Fallbrook Moose Lodge #1992 members Wasy (left) and Lee Robertson (center) receive a donation from the Fallbrook Vintage Car Club (FVCC) by member Carroll Njust. The Lodge will use the donation for their December 16 Christmas party for needy Fallbrook children (during which Lee will play Santa)....
The Board of Directors for Fallbrook’s Angel Society met on December 7 and awarded funds totaling $14,870 to nonprofit organizations that support the needs of the community. Funds were awarded to the following organizations: • Training Education & Research Institute (TERI) to help complete a paving project at Via Rio House, which assists individuals with developmental and learning disabilities. • BSA Troop #725 to assist Daniel Arnold with his Eagle Scout project to install artificial mats to surround planter boxes at Fallb... Full story
Mrs. Pinto’s sixth grade class at La Paloma receives a miniature civics lesson December 6 while watching (from left) Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) Superintendent Janice Schultz, EdD swear in reelected governing board members Patty de Jong and Maurice F. Bernier, EdD as governing board member Anne Renshaw serves as a witness....
FALLBROOK — The public is invited to celebrate the holidays at Café des Artistes, 103 South Main Avenue, and partake in an art raffle on Friday, December 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. First prize is a framed 16”x20” photograph by award-winning artist LakshmiGrace. Due to its popularity, this show of fabulous fine art photography has been extended through the holidays. The evening will be coupled with the musical talents of Larry Robinson and Jarry Presko. Drawings will take place every half hour for special discounts toward photog...
On Friday, December 8, the Fallbrook High School Marching Warriors treat the La Paloma student body to an assembly featuring festive holiday songs as well as pieces performed at recent competitions.... Full story
The county’s Department of Public Works has released its Fiscal Year 2006-11 five-year capital improvement program. The document released in early November covers a wish list of more than 1,000 projects and reflects input from each community planning group and community sponsor group in the county’s unincorporated area. “It’s nice for us from the standpoint of advanced planning,” said Department of Public Works deputy director Donna Turbyfill. “I’m really excited about it. I think it’s great.” The projects include road reco...
The weighted votes at San Diego County Water Authority board meetings by the Rainbow Municipal Water District, the Fallbrook Public Utility District, and Camp Pendleton all fell by one-hundredth of one percent. Rainbow, which had 4.21 percent of the weighted vote in 2006, will have 4.20 percent of the weighted vote in 2007. FPUD’s weighted vote, which was 2.52 percent in 2006, will drop to 2.51 percent for 2007. Camp Pendleton’s weighted vote will decrease from 0.17 percent to 0.16 percent. The vote entitlement res... Full story
