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  • Soroptimist members support REINS

    Updated Mar 11, 2010

    FALLBROOK – Soroptimist International of Fallbrook received a tour on February 25 of the REINS facility here in Fallbrook. REINS is making a positive impact in the lives of those who attend its therapeutic riding programs, and the local Soroptimists are getting involved to help support their efforts to make a difference in the community. For more information about the organization, call Young Milton, Membership Chair, at (760) 522-7481....

  • California Federation of Women's Clubs reaches out

    Updated Mar 11, 2010

    FALLBROOK – “Reaching Out, Building Bridges in Friendship and Federation” is the slogan for incoming district president for 2010 to 2012, Pat Harvey, of the California Federation of Women’s Clubs, Palomar District #24. Harvey presently serves as District First Vice President Dean of Chairman, and is President of the Bonsall Woman’s Club. She will be replacing Diana Smith of Poway who has served as district president from 2008 to 2010. The executive board of the Palomar...

  • Braendel and Rudisell address GANAS and ANGELS for Fallbrook Rotary

    Updated Mar 11, 2010

    FALLBROOK – Speakers at a recent Rotary Club of Fallbrook weekly meeting included Pat Braendel, known for forming the Fallbrook Citizens’ Crime Prevention Committee, whose subject was the GANAS (Guide, Advise, Nurture and Support) Mentoring Program that works with keeping at-risk children out of gangs in economically challenged neighborhoods. Joining her was Rudi Rudisell, a 16 year law enforcement gang expert, who addressed ANGELS (Against Neighborhood Gangs E...

  • AAUW and AVID present profiles of women

    Updated Mar 11, 2010

    FALLBROOK – Each year the Fallbrook and Temecula branches of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) join together for their general meeting. This year, AVID students and their mentors from the Fallbrook branch will present a program entitled Profiles of Women – Past and Present – which showcases famous women. The program and brunch will be held at the Vista Valley Country Club in Vista on Saturday, March 13 at 10 a.m. The public is invited and...

  • Local Marine dies at 19 while supporting combat operations

    Updated Mar 11, 2010

    CAMP PENDLETON – A 19-year-old Camp Pendleton-based Marine died in combat in Afghanistan this week, according to the Pentagon. Lance Cpl. Carlos A. Aragon of Orem, Utah, was killed Monday while supporting combat operations in Helmand Province, the Defense Department announced late Tuesday. Aragon was assigned to the 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, based at Camp Pendleton....

  • Legacy presents grant to Elizabeth Hospice

    Updated Mar 11, 2010

    FALLBROOK – Legacy Endowment recently presented a grant award in the amount of $13,187 to Elizabeth Hospice. Elizabeth Hospice provides many programs and services including a family support program that provides family-centered care, helping families deal with issues such as: letter writing, creating ethical wills, food preparation, practical household tasks, phone calls, grocery shopping, light housekeeping, reading, breaks for caregivers, companionship, physician...

  • Legacy presents grant to Elizabeth Hospice

    Updated Mar 11, 2010

    FALLBROOK – Legacy Endowment recently presented a grant award in the amount of $13,187 to Elizabeth Hospice. Elizabeth Hospice provides many programs and services including a family support program that provides family-centered care, helping families deal with issues such as: letter writing, creating ethical wills, food preparation, practical household tasks, phone calls, grocery shopping, light housekeeping, reading, breaks for caregivers, companionship, physician communications, referrals to support resources, and...

  • Witzel and Bernier honored for volunteer service

    Updated Mar 11, 2010

    SAN DIEGO – The San Diego-Imperial Boy Scout Council recently presented the 2010 Silver Beaver Award for Distinguished Service to Youth to Mark Witzel and Dr. Maurice F. Bernier, both of Fallbrook. The Silver Beaver Award is the highest honor a Boy Scout Council can bestow upon a volunteer. The award is given to only those persons who have given continued, unselfish, and effective service through programs of the Boy Scouts of America. Witzel is a retired U.S. Marine...

  • Fallbrook Historical Society debuts registry guidebook

    Updated Mar 11, 2010

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  • Parents, teachers, students protest education cuts

    Updated Mar 11, 2010

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  • Six local organizations receive grant funds

    Updated Mar 11, 2010

    A 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote March 2 approved the allocation of $291,000 from the District Five Neighborhood Reinvestment Program budget to nine organizations, including $212,000 for six Fallbrook and Bonsall groups. The Fallbrook Area Visitors Bureau was allocated $50,000 to fund costs of its upcoming PB&J music event, the Bonsall Education Foundation will receive $45,000 to help restore Bonsall’s Little Old Schoolhouse, the Fallbrook Village Association was the recipient of a $35,000 grant to help c...

  • FUHSD revises inter-district transfer process

    Updated Mar 11, 2010

    The Fallbrook Union High School District (FUHSD) Board of Trustees has approved an amendment to a regulation that may make it more difficult for students interested in transferring to another school district to do so. The problem arose during a board meeting on Feb. 8, when a group of parents raised concern after their children were denied a second year of inter-district transfer. During the meeting, the FUHSD board considered the cases, as well as the welfare of the district, and “indicated an interest in revising the p...

  • Bermudez, Casey, Kessel and Meeks honored as outstanding students

    Updated Mar 11, 2010

    Ed Casey, Tori Kessel and Erin Meeks of Fallbrook High School and Julie Bermudez of Oasis High School were named Fallbrook Community Students of the Month and honored for their achievements at a special breakfast held March 4 at Fallbrook Golf Club’s Hukilau restaurant. “We appreciate the work, accomplishments and achievements these students have had so far,” said Fallbrook Union High School District (FUHSD) superintendent Dale Mitchell. “This is not the ending of their a...

  • Planning Comm. continues Fallbrook Ranch to March 12

    Updated Mar 11, 2010

    The county’s Planning Commission voted to continue consideration of a tentative parcel map and site plan for the proposed Fallbrook Ranch subdivision until March 12. Two members of the public spoke in favor of the proposed subdivision during the Planning Commission’s March 5 hearing, but Commissioner Michael Beck had questions about the project and time constraints prevented those queries from taking place March 5. “We were hoping this would go on consent,” said project consultant Dan Wery of RBF Consulting. No members...

  • NMCRS needs volunteers to make a difference

    Updated Mar 11, 2010

    The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) continues to aid and assist the financial needs of service members across the Navy and Marine Corps, but Camp Pendleton’s branch needs help. Base’s NMCRS is looking for at least 30 new volunteers between now and May to continue to meet and surpass their goals. The NMCRS is a worldwide, private, non-profit charitable organization whose sole purpose is to help Marines, sailors and their family members with immediate emergency nee...

  • 25-year-old man behind bars for the slaying of his mother in Valley Center

    Updated Mar 11, 2010

    VALLEY CENTER - A 25-year-old man wanted for questioning in the slaying of his mother in her upscale Valley Center home was behind bars today in Arizona, where he was arrested on unrelated charges, authorities said. David Leroy Lucero refused to give his name when he was arrested in Pima County late Tuesday night for allegedly trespassing on the Tohono O'odham Reservation, according to NBC 7/39. The Pima County Sheriff's Department later identified him from a bulletin issued by investigators here. San Diego County sheriff's...

  • All are welcome to enjoy St. Pat's Day dinner on Mar. 14

    Updated Mar 11, 2010

    RAINBOW – Anyone who enjoys a good corned beef and cabbage dinner is invited to join the crowd at Rainbow Valley Grange’s annual fundraiser in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday, March 14. Dinner includes a salad bar, potatoes and carrots, Irish soda bread, drinks and a variety of desserts to choose from. Grange members will be serving dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at their hall at 2160 Rainbow Valley Blvd. Take-out service will be available. For cost or more inf...

  • Save Our Southwest Hills to meet Mar. 18

    Updated Mar 11, 2010

    The monthly meeting of Save Our Southwest Hills will be held Thursday, March 18 at 7 p.m. at Rancho California Water District at 42135 Winchester Rd Attorney Ray Johnson will be speaking about the bills (SB 1010 and AB 1805) that threaten the future of the existing “California Environmental Quality Act.” Another, “lighter,” subject will be the award being presented to the movie, “Avatar” and its writer and director, James Cameron, the “Temecula Environmental Award for Outstanding Social responsibility in Media” in Sep...

  • Senior Circle will celebrate 10th anniversary and St. Patrick's Day

    Updated Mar 11, 2010

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Hospital’s Senior Circle will be celebrating its tenth anniversary on St. Patrick’s Day, Wednesday, March 17 from 2 to 3 p.m. “Go Green” and join in on the fun! Dr. Daniel Manring, M.D., member of Fallbrook Hospital Medical Staff, and Pat Smorzewski, Director of Fallbrook Home Health and Hospice, will present “Discover the Gold of Home Health Care: A Medicare Benefit You May Not Know About!” This event is open to the public and will be held at Silvergate, 420 Elbrook Drive. Refreshment...

  • Rockola concert coming Mar. 20

    Updated Mar 11, 2010

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook High School’s Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts will rock on Saturday evening, Mar. 20 from 7 to 10 p.m. when Rockola, a nationally-known classic rock band performs a benefit concert to assist the Fallbrook Food Pantry and Fallbrook High School band and madrigals programs. Playing the music of the 60s and 70s, Rockola artists will bring student musicians and singers from the Fallbrook High music programs on stage to perform select songs with the band. Tickets can be purchased online at w...

  • Gang expert to speak Mar. 30

    Updated Mar 11, 2010

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Citizens’ Crime Prevention Committee will be featuring Rudi Rudisell, gang expert, speaking on community strategies to gang problems. This free public meeting will be on March 30 at Zion Lutheran Church’s Social Hall, 1405 E. Fallbrook Street at 7 p.m. Rudisell is a 16 year law enforcement veteran who has worked extensively in the area of local gangs and is a recognized expert in this field. His gang expertise has been recognized and honored by the California State Supreme Court on three sep...

  • Rain changes rummage sale date

    Updated Mar 11, 2010

    FALLBOOK – The huge rummage sale sponsored by Fallbrook Women’s Connection, has been re-scheduled due to the rain expected last Saturday. The sale will now be held in Albertson’s parking lot in Fallbrook on Saturday, March 13, from 7 to 11 a.m. The sale will raise funds to support the emotional needs of military families during a deployment. Everyone is invited to enjoy a morning of low-low priced items such as clothing, shoes, accessories, household, décor, bedding, toys, athletic, books and furnitu...

  • Spaces available at Reche Schoolhouse fundraiser

    Updated Mar 11, 2010

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Historical Reche Schoolhouse Community Garage Sale/Craft Fair and Silent Auction are scheduled for Saturday, April 24, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will happen at the schoolhouse, l3l9 South Live Oak Park Road. Space rental costs $25. Refreshments will be on sale. Proceeds will benefit the upkeep/maintenance of the school. For information, telephone (760) 728-0301....

  • Women can learn self defense at free workshop

    Updated Mar 11, 2010

    FALLBROOK – A free women’s self defense workshop is being given by United Studios of Self Defense on March 21 at 2:30 p.m. at its studio in the Major Market shopping center. The staff will be teaching self defense techniques that are basic and effective. Principles such as move, yell, strike, escape, leave and find help will be the main focus in the two hour and thirty minute class. For more information, call (760) 723-7815 or stop by to register....

  • Re: Thoughts on gays in the military [Letter, Village News, 2/18/10]

    Updated Mar 11, 2010

    Mr. Limpus, it is regrettable you have been unable to find closure within your heart even after the AIDS related death of your elderly childhood acquaintance. His existence as a gay man seems to have troubled you all your many years, but now that he has departed, only you can bring understanding in your own heart. It is often hard for us of the oldest generation to change our way of thinking, but we can reach out, even to those who have died, and find enlightenment. You apologized for stepping on toes, but I detect from the...

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