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Articles from the November 17, 2017 edition


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  • One man’s dream for a ‘BetterWorld’ becomes couple’s reality

    Updated Nov 17, 2017

    For Fallbrook residents Paul and Diane Garrett, life is pretty simple: “Do what you can, for those you can.” It’s a philosophy that the couple have lived by since they began their Temecula based nonprofit The BetterWorld Trust. For Paul Garrett, who is 91, it goes back even further than that. “He had the idea for The BetterWorld Trust when he was in 20s,” Diane Garrett said. “He even got his incorporation.” The BetterWorld Trust is Paul Garrett’s lifelong vision of creat...

  • Classic roast turkey, perfect centerpiece for Thanksgiving, or any meal

    Updated Nov 17, 2017

    What goes better for Thanksgiving dinner than a perfectly roasted turkey? Every year in my house we make our turkey the same way, using my grandmother’s recipe found in her Betty Crocker cookbook and handed down to me over the years. So this year when my family made it known they would like to try something different, I did what any good wife and mother would do. I took to the internet and found these gems, testing each in my own kitchen. I followed each recipe carefully, and...

  • Scouts and guests carve their own pumpkins

    Updated Nov 17, 2017

    FALLBROOK – On Oct. 30, Troop 737 hosted their annual Pumpkin Carving event and had a great turnout! The event provided an opportunity for boys who may be interested in scouts to learn more about the program during a fun night of carving pumpkins. All participants who attended the event received a free pumpkin to carve and take home thanks to the troop's generous sponsors, Daniel’s Market and Major Market. Boys who are 11 years or older, or have completed the fifth grade, or a...

  • Residents in disguise enjoy Halloween

    Updated Nov 17, 2017

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  • STEM and the FBI, recruiting the best and the brightest

    Updated Nov 17, 2017

    WASHINGTON D.C. – The acronym STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) describes a range of academic disciplines that have become more important than ever to the FBI’s mission of protecting the American public. “The country’s enemies, be they terrorists, computer hackers, spies, or financial fraudsters, are exploiting the newest technologies at every turn,” said Special Agent Avatar Lefevre. “If the FBI doesn’t recruit and train the best qualified peo...

  • Local students named to Biola University’s dean’s list

    Updated Nov 17, 2017

    LA MIRADA, Calif. – Biola University named approximately 1,500 students to the university’s dean’s list for academic excellence. Students are placed on the dean’s list to honor those with a GPA of 3.60 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credit units and with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.20. Bonsall resident Claire Colombo and Fallbrook residents Mikaela Foster, Cameron Kraus and Kelly Thomas were named to the dean’s list. “Inclusion on the Biola dean’s list is an indication that this student is performing exceptionally...

  • North San Diego county real estate shows surprising strength in October

    Updated Nov 17, 2017

    FALLBROOK – Home prices showed surprising strength in Fallbrook and Bonsall despite heavy discounting among high-end properties, Jerry Kalman, a Realtor with HomeSmart Legends, said. Average selling prices for properties in these two communities at $626,000 were 4 percent better than in October 2016 and 3 percent above September 2017. Average time on the market for homes that sold declined 41 percent to 61 days in October 2017. “VA/FHA transactions, a mainstay of activity in...

  • Why being ‘priced right’ is the No. 1 factor when selling a home

    Updated Nov 17, 2017

    Mike Mason Special to the Village News Everyone has heard the three most important factors in real estate are “Location, Location, Location,” right? I don’t agree exactly, and I’d like to share my reasons. Yes, homes for sale in the Temecula and Murrieta valley have one great thing in common: location. However, there is so much more to successfully selling a home in today’s market. The truth is there are three dynamics that are important – location, condition and price. Of t...

  • Human bones found near Bonsall Bridge

    Updated Nov 17, 2017

    BONSALL – The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office today was investigating the discovery of human remains found near the Bonsall Bridge near state Route 76 in the North County, it was reported. A work crew clearing weeds near the bridge found a human skull and at least one other bone around 2 p.m. Thursday, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported. Investigators from the San Diego County Sheriff's Department homicide detail and from the medical examiner's office were sent to investigate. Staff from the medical examiner's o...

  • BHS students offer dinner and a show

    Updated Nov 17, 2017

    BONSALL – On Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. at Bonsall High School MPR, the musical theater department will be putting on "Grease: A Review" for dinner and a show. The $20 tickets are pre-sale only, due to the catered dinner provided by Trupiano's. To purchase tickets, email [email protected] before Nov. 29....

  • Ceremony to remember the Gettysburg Address

    Updated Nov 17, 2017

    FALLBROOK – The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will be holding their annual Remembrance Day Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 10:30 a.m. at the Fallbrook Historical Society located at 1730 Hill Avenue. Remembrance Day is the observance of when President Abraham Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address. The public is invited to attend....

  • Fallbrook Turkey Trot to raise funds for nonprofits

    Updated Nov 17, 2017

    FALLBROOK – The Eighth Annual Fallbrook Turkey Trot 5k fun run/walk will be held Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23, on the grounds of the Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens. At 8 a.m., trotters will enjoy a loop around the Grand Tradition, continue through the Los Jilgueros Preserve and finish back at the Grand Tradition. Families and friends of all ages are invited to take part. Dogs on leash are welcome, cleanup is required. Costumes, fun and exuberance are encouraged! On-line registration is now open at www.active.com F...

  • Garden club offering tips and tricks

    Updated Nov 17, 2017

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Garden Club will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 28 to hear tips for backyard gardening at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane. The meeting will begin with a social time at 12:30 p.m. and the general meeting will commence at 1 p.m. Fellow garden club members have put together a program, live and on video, full of great ideas for everyday use in backyard gardens. Janice Phoenix, Chuck and Mary Jo Bacik, and Sharon Kersey will present "Tips and Tricks for the Clever (or Frugal) Gardener." In past y...

  • Film club to see Irish teenage romance

    Updated Nov 17, 2017

    OCEANSIDE – The North County Film will be presenting the Irish film, "Sing Street", Sunday, Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. The showing will be at the AMC Theater, Oceanside, College at Mission. "Sing Street" is a 2016 Irish/U.S. production directed by John Carney. It’s 1980s Dublin and Conor, having been forced to attend a new school, has problems with the principal and also a bully. He meets the beautiful Raphina and immediately falls for her. In order to impress her, Conor asks her to star in his band’s music video. The only probl...

  • FHS band offers holiday concert

    Updated Nov 17, 2017

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook High School Instrumental Music Department presents "A Holiday Concert" Thursday, Nov. 30 at the Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts. A reception, with raffle, will begin at 6 p.m. and the performance starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person; guests ages 5 and under are free....

  • Re: FPUD Proposed rate increase

    Updated Nov 17, 2017

    I am adding my voice to those who have already spoken and written against the proposed rate increases by the FPUD Board of Directors. In reviewing their proposal, it is obvious that setting annual increases relieves the board as well as the staff from tightening their financial belt as the rest of us have to do. In addition to rate increases, the fees to the agencies who provide water add additional costs and if you check your property taxes, you will note fees to MWD are there as well. As evidence of this, I noted an article...

  • Looking for missing experimental balloon and payload

    Updated Nov 17, 2017

    Within the past month, five scouts from Manhattan Beach, Calif. launched a high altitude balloon. This balloon goes up into the atmosphere at least 100,000 meters and expands to about 25 feet across. Attached to the balloon is a payload containing many experiments such as what would happen to popcorn in a high altitude. Sadly, there was a miscommunication and the satellite tracker had not been turned on. The predicted landing area was within 10 miles of Fallbrook. We ask that you keep a look out for it. The payload is big...

  • California Sculpture Academy is now homeless

    Updated Nov 17, 2017

    Here we go again… another leadership failure within an important Fallbrook community group. Yes, another Fallbrook community organization, originated so many years ago for the good of Fallbrook and nurtured by hard work and financial support of its citizens and businesses, has become an anathema to the citizens it is supposed to serve. Wake-up Fallbrook! Your community is being taken away from you brick by brick by yet another group of self-serving community activists somehow put in charge of one of our valued i...

  • Help needed to get trash cans to Rockport

    Updated Nov 17, 2017

    The donated items from generous Fallbrook residents to help hurricane hit Rockport, Texas, were delivered last Monday to be distributed to people in need there. New chain saws, food, cleaning supplies, bedding, clothing, books and games for children, kitchen tools, and garden tools were loaded last Thursday at Crop Production Services in Fallbrook and unloaded in Rockport at the First Baptist Church where the main distribution center for the city operates. The only items that could not be loaded were the 64 new trash cans...

  • Unique San Diego Agriculture

    Updated Nov 17, 2017

    Assemblymember Marie Waldron AD-75 (R) More than 14 percent of the nation’s agricultural exports come from California. The state produces over one-third of the country’s vegetables and two-thirds of the fruits and nuts. Contrary to what many in Northern California may think, much of California’s abundance originates in Southern California. The farms and farmers here are unique in many ways. First of all, San Diego has the second highest number of farms in the entire Unite...

  • Temecula Valley Hospital earns 'A' grade for third time in a row

    Updated Nov 17, 2017

    TEMECULA – The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit health care ratings organization, released the new Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades in October. Temecula Valley Hospital was one of 48 hospitals in California to receive an “A” three times in a row for its commitment to keeping patients safe and for meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S. The safety grade assigns letter grades of A, B, C, D and F to hospitals nationwide based on their performance in preventing medical errors, infections and other harms. “We are ver...

  • Simple steps may reduce depression triggers during the holidays

    Updated Nov 17, 2017

    SAN DIEGO – It is no secret that the holiday season can be a stressful time. With family gatherings, office parties, gift exchanges and other demands on time and attention, the final month of the year can be a trying time for even the most optimistic and enthusiastic people. For individuals who suffer from or are at risk for depression though, the impact of holiday stresses and pressures can be much more severe than the momentary frustrations that almost everyone experiences. For example, some of the common triggers for t...

  • Lung cancer screening awareness spread by American Lung Association

    Updated Nov 17, 2017

    SACRAMENTO – Lung cancer is California’s leading cause of cancer deaths, and every year nearly 17,000 Californians are diagnosed with the disease, more than any other state. During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the American Lung Association’s Lung Force initiative is highlighting the availability of a new lifesaving tool: lung cancer screening. One reason why lung cancer is so deadly is because by the time a person shows symptoms, it may already have spread and become more difficult to treat. Lung cancer screening with a low...

  • Learn how to use brain energy to work better and think faster – Part 1

    Updated Nov 17, 2017

    Dr. Terry A. Rondberg Special to the Village News Can you tap into your brain to get sharper, smarter and work faster? According to Dave Asprey, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, founder and CEO of bulletproof.com, and author of “The Bulletproof Diet” and “Head Strong: The Bulletproof Plan to Activate Untapped Brain Energy to Work Smarter and Think Faster — in Just Two Weeks,” the answer is a resounding yes. Dr. Mercola also has a new book I recommend called “Fat for Fuel.” Dave Asprey approaches the subject of optimizing br...

  • De La Torre named 2017 Walk Hero for MG Walk

    Updated Nov 17, 2017

    Lucette Moramarco Three years ago, Fallbrook resident Leah De La Torre suddenly experienced blurry vision and had trouble breathing, swallowing and talking. After a year of going to doctors to try to figure out what was wrong, she was finally diagnosed with a rare, incurable neuromuscular disease called myasthenia gravis (MG) which is characterized by fluctuating weakness of the voluntary muscle groups. Once she had a name for her illness, De La Torre thoroughly researched MG...

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