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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Emory and Jackie Thurston were married in San Diego on April 7, 1978. They each brought three children to the marriage and now are blessed with nine grandchildren. Emory graduated from USC and entered the Navy during World War II. He served another 20 years in the naval reserves and retired a Lt. Commander. He worked for many years in the private and public sector but has enjoyed retirement for the past 25 years. Jackie was a professional ballerina, having danced with New...
FALLBROOK — “Reflections of Nature,” the Fallbrook Art Center’s annual Wildlife Art Show, will be held May 3 and 4. A nationally recognized, highly acclaimed show, this year’s event will feature art from 27 talented artists from across the United States. A variety of mediums and disciplines will be used to portray the world’s wildlife and the landscapes that sustain them. The 2008 show has been dedicated to the memory of Janice Griffiths in recognition of her love for, and su...
The Village News invites current and former Fallbrook area residents to share memories, historical information and/or photos of the Elder House, where the Village News office is now located, at 127 West Elder Street. The building, originally a residence, has been a restaurant and the home of two different schools in the past. Stories, information and photos can be sent to [email protected], brought to the office or mailed to 127 W. Elder St., Fallbrook, CA 92028. Submissions may be included in a history of the...
FALLBROOK — At the Avocado Festival on April 20, the Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society will once again offer free gem and mineral identification at a booth near their museum at 123 West Alvarado. This service is very popular. The organization will also have a large tent featuring many wonderful items at the festival....
FALLBROOK — Wondering what to do about that old car rusting away on the street? Or how about the trash and overgrown brush that’s turned that nearby lot into a fire hazard – and an eyesore? Now, Fallbrook residents can walk into their new Code Enforcement storefront office and easily get the help they need. “The idea was to have a face in the community,” said Pam Elias, Code Enforcement Chief. New storefront offices are also being opened in Ramona, Bonita and Spring Valley. The pilot program is the first of its kind in S...
The community is invited to purchase tickets for the Reche Community Club’s Second Benefit Spaghetti Dinner on May 24. The menu will be spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and sherbet for dessert. Seatings will be at 4, 5 and 6 p.m. There should be no waiting in line. All money earned will go to keeping the schoolhouse in good condition. The club’s members work hard for this event and hope everyone will come out and support the heritage of Fallbrook through this dinner. Guests are also welcome to a tour of the building, loc...
I am a first-year member of Fallbrook 4-H. We recently held our Sheep Group auction to raise funds for our market lamb projects. I wish to thank the following for their generous donations: Fallbrook Bible Book Center, Yesterdays and Farmhouse Café. This was my first experience and it made me realize why Fallbrook is a friendly village. The owners of these businesses make it that way. I thank them for their support, and I hope you support their businesses as well. Matthew Taylor...
Regarding our Fallbrook Post Office: I’m curious, is it just us? We both send and receive a lot of mail, as we have two businesses here in Fallbrook. In the last couple of months, mail I’ve sent is taking up to two weeks to get to its destination – if it gets there at all! Some very important mail seems to have gone into a “black hole.” If you’ve experienced any problems like this, would you please e-mail me with what you’ve experienced at [email protected]? Dee Nusser...
It’s that time of year again: the Youth Fair and the very spectacular Kiss the Pig contest. The Fallbrook 4-H Swine group raises funds to pay for the cost of their bedding at the San Diego County Fair by selling tickets for their favorite candidate to kiss a pig at the May Fallbrook Youth Fair. These are the brave men and women who are the potential “kissers”: Frank Russell, Fallbrook Food Pantry; John Waugh, Fallbrook Vintage Car Club; Wanda Jordan, Eastern Star; Steve Achard, Fallbrook Village Rotary; Scott Duffin, Fallb...
Recently I received a call from the office of 36th District State Senator Dennis Hollingsworth. The Senator was encouraging me to sign a petition against gay marriage. With our country at war, California facing a huge budget deficit, our nation free-falling into a deep recession, the housing crisis, 50 million Americans with no healthcare and our state resources stretched to the limits by illegal immigration, this so-called representative of the people is spending my tax dollars on an issue as insignificant to the majority...
As a US citizen, and a Republican, John Bulat of Escondido has every right to find fault with the current Democratic-controlled US House and Senate. He goes on to list some of the things wrong with our great country. These include the terrible economic situation we face, the fact that our schools are woefully short of adequate funding, the fall from grace of the once almighty dollar, the lack of control at our borders and the decision to use our federal funds to bail out private Wall Street investment bankers – while p...
The charge by Gary Johnson that Temecula’s annexation is an attempt to stop the quarry is absolutely the truth. But why does he call it a “blatant attempt?” All the opponents of this obtrusive mining proposal have been open and forthright about this. What is “blatant” is the way this corporation is trying to move in on a pristine land to destroy it. I read a firsthand account recently which demonstrates who is “blatant.” This was the commentary: “I’ve attended most meetings on this issue; looked at both sides. As a matte...
In the last 30 years the ‘progressive’ nations of the world have begun to accept the notion that good and bad are a matter of personal taste (feelings) rather than objective evidence or truth. See if you can identify this behavior – by the objective evidence: 1. It causes serious damage to body tissues unsuited for the practice 2. It puts practitioners at a high risk of contracting a deadly disease 3. It diverts billions of dollars in public and private funds for medical research and care that could benefit victims of less...
I think it is important for you to understand and know why we value the Valley News. We began advertising with the Valley News around July 2005. We had met Shannon at the Children’s Matsuri, liked her and decided to call and advertise. The next person we met was Jeannie Williams, our ad agent. From the get-go, Jeannie took an interest in our business that continues to this day. As our ad developed, Cassie spent considerable time making changes, finding artwork and putting the parts together to create the right look for our b...
sidents Kirk and Allisa Hampton are the proud new owners of Rocky Peak health food store. “We are continuing with the same quality and atmosphere successfully created by Lynn and Jerry Weiss,” said Allisa. The Weisses, who are experts in the holistic and organic health field, are mentoring and giving guidance to the new owners. According to Allisa, “People will still enjoy their favorite Rocky Peak recipes, with some new and exciting additions to the menu as well as the groce...
FALLBROOK — Angel Society members Marnie Mifflin and Veryl Mitchell recently presented a $700 check to Fallbrook Garden Club members to be used toward the gardening program at La Paloma Elementary School. Twenty Garden Club volunteers provide up to 700 hours per year of support for this effort. The funds will be used to help expand irrigation in the greenhouse area and build raised beds and steps/walkways to the greenhouse. This project is open to all students on campus as a...
FALLBROOK — Live Oak Park will come alive with art, crafts, music and dance on Sunday, April 27, at the annual Arts in the Park festival sponsored by Rally for Children. The festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free to members of the community. Because of the generous support of community groups who have volunteered their time and talent, Rally will once again be able to provide a large variety of activities for children to explore the arts. Community groups h...
FALLBROOK — This is the seventh year of the “Big Del Burrito” challenge at La Caseta Mexican Restaurant. Last year, Erik Poole, a three-time champion record-holder, consumed the “Big Del” in an incredible three minutes and 40 seconds, beating his own previous record. Thirty-eight other intrepid eaters also attempted to devour the four-pound burrito but only 24 managed to win the challenge by eating the burrito in the one hour allowed. The challenge is offered only once a ye...
The Association of Fundraising Professionals’ (AFP) San Diego Chapter selected National Charity League (NCL) as its Outstanding Philanthropic Organization for 2007. The seven NCL San Diego area chapters were recognized for their endless hours of service to the San Diego community at National Philanthropy Day, a nationwide celebration. “This is a special time when we recognize and pay tribute to the contributions made by volunteers and philanthropists to our region and our nat...
FALLBROOK — On Saturday, April 12, Assemblyman Kevin Jeffries was on hand at the intersection of South Mission Road and State Route 76 in Bonsall to cut a festive ribbon to honor a historic initiative in progress to designate parts of the old Highway 395 as Historic Route 395. Signs along appropriate portions of local roadways have begun to appear, designating areas where the original 395 existed, thanks to the County of San Diego and Supervisor Bill Horn. Following the r...
’Tis the season to pack a few supplies, get behind the wheel and embark on a road trip adventure. The convenience of setting one’s own pace, charting one’s own course, choosing one’s destination and many other benefits to road-tripping push taking a trip by vehicle ahead of other modes of travel. Setting one’s sites on some spring fun? Follow these guidelines: • Get maps and itineraries ahead of time. • Auto club memberships often have lodging discounts as a perk, so investigate getting on board. • Have the car inspected a...
FALLBROOK — The Fallbrook Film Factory announces a series of filmmaking workshops to be held during the inaugural Fallbrook Film Festival on Saturday, April 26, at the Art Campus, 310 East Alvarado Street. In addition to many excellent screenings, the festival also features workshops, student productions and special recognition of those who work behind the scenes to make and distribute films. There are five workshops being taught by experienced professionals in the filmmaking business: “Acting for the Camera,” a “how-...
For North County farmers, 2007 had its share of challenges and 2008 is proving to have its own. Many of those challenges were born in the stories that made headlines about freezing weather, fires, water shortages and immigration reform. If insect problems are added to that list, it’s a pretty good inventory of the issues that the San Diego County Farm Bureau has been working on in hopes of keeping farming as a way of life and an important economic contributor to the region. It comes as a surprise to many that San Diego C...
The healthcare district’s role in the community of Fallbrook, Bonsall, Rainbow and De Luz is diverse and challenging. The board of directors and staff of the district focus on identifying, promoting and supporting a broad range of healthcare-related needs within the district while managing district assets and collaborative planning efforts with community leaders and hospital management to continue services provided by Fallbrook Hospital. The community healthcare programs of the district in the past year have addressed h...
Each and every member of the Sheriff’s Fallbrook Substation would like to thank the citizens of Fallbrook for their continued support. We are thankful for the opportunity to provide public safety services in a community where we feel overwhelming appreciation from those we serve. The Fallbrook Substation is very fortunate to have a wonderful group of professional law enforcement deputy sheriffs, detectives and professional staff. We also recognize our community volunteers i...
