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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On Saturday, March 14, the Knights of Columbus will hold a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance at St. Peter’s Catholic Community Parish Hall. The doors will open at 6 p.m. The dinner includes corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and dessert along with an Irish pub to quench diners’ thirst. Entertainment will be provided by Kevin Moyles and the Shamrockers. There will also be a raffle for a trip for two to Ireland. For cost, advance tickets and group reservations, call Matt Petrash at (760) 731-9881. Proceeds contribute to local chari...
Zion Lutheran School will be hosting a kindergarten information meeting on Thursday, March 12, at 9 a.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. This will be a time to meet the teacher, Tamara Hanford, and Principal Swanlund. The preschool is also currently accepting registration for the 2009-2010 school year. All grades, preschool through eighth, will participate in the March 6 Project Fair/Open House from 5 to 8 p.m. All are invited to visit the classes and meet the staff and current...
Each week the Village News now features a different Bible passage (or other thought-provoking message relating to faith) so that community members can share their insight and/or opinions. This new, interactive section allows those of various denominations and faiths to participate equally and respectfully, sharing their individual thoughts, commentary, viewpoints and/or insight on particular Biblical verses and themes. In addition, the Bible passage selected for the following week will be publicized so that readers can...
Date Vicinity Incident 2/22 S Mission Commercial burglary 2/22 E Dougherty Arrest: disorderly conduct 2/23 N Main Arrest: use/under influence of controlled substance 2/23 Alturas Identity theft 2/23 W Clemmens Identity theft 2/24 S Main Arrest: commercial burglary 2/24 N Main Assault with a deadly weapon 2/24 W College Arrest: obstructing/resisting peace officer/EMT 2/24 E Alvarado Arrest: vandalism 2/24 S Stage Coach Ln Identity theft 2/24 Calavo Possession of drug paraphernalia 2/25 N Main Petty theft 2/25 Reche Rd Arrest:...
FALLBROOK — The Fallbrook Public Utility District (FPUD) is partnering with the North County Fire Protection District and Mission Resource Conservation District in an annual program to award five scholarships to local graduating seniors. The $1,000 scholarships, which will be awarded by the San Diego Chapter of the California Special Districts Association (CSDA), will be granted to high school students interested in local government. Some students may receive multiple scholarships and additional awards such as gas cards. F...
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SACRAMENTO — In periods of economic uncertainty it is often education programs, scholarships and grants for students that dry up, leaving some of the most promising students without support to cover college expenses. In anticipation of that trend, the Friends of the California State Fair will continue its scholarship program for the 2009-2010 academic year. California college students and graduating high school students are eligible and must submit an application by Friday, March 20. This year, 24 scholarships will be a...
FALLBROOK — Fallbrook Union High School District (FUHSD) Assistant Principal Adam Dawson and Attendance Secretary Martha Jara were introduced by Superintendent Dale Mitchell at a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Fallbrook. “Adam has held many leadership roles at the school,” Mitchell said of Dawson, “in particular with the ASSETS program in structuring a balance of Core curriculum with fun activities, and it is amazing to see how he manages to encourage students to stay...
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Monserate Chapter recently honored the winners of their annual American History Essay Contest and Good Citizen Award. Two of the winners, Adam Artigo and Erin Kendrick, also won the district awards and will now compete to be California State winners. DAR membership is open to all women 18 and over who can prove lineal descent from a person who fought in the Revolutionary War or aided the cause in some other manner. There are...
FALLBROOK — On Friday, February 20, students at Live Oak School had the opportunity to meet park rangers, musicians, doctors, firefighters, hygienists, nurses and several other important community members. Career Day at Live Oak gives students the opportunity to learn what it entails to become these certain professions. Within an hour and a half, students rotate through 30-minute sessions learning about different careers and asking these professionals several questions r...
SAN DIEGO — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced February 27 that taxpayers who qualify for the first-time homebuyer credit and purchase a home this year before December 1 have a special option available for claiming the tax credit either on their 2008 tax returns due April 15 or on their 2009 tax returns next year. Qualifying taxpayers who buy a home this year before December 1 can get up to $8,000 or $4,000 for married filing separately. “For first-time homebuyers this year, this special feature can put money in...
Rugby boys win on Feb. 21 Fallbrook’s varsity boys’ rugby team traveled to Montebello on Saturday, February 21, to play Cantwell Sacred Heart. The Warriors spread the scoring between six different players, making the final score 49-7. After leading 37-7 at the half, the Warriors were able to get all of their new players much needed time on the field. Varsity, JV boys win again On the weekend of February 28 and March 1, both the varsity and junior varsity boys’ rugby teams...
Adam Herter threw a one-hit shutout in the second game of a February 14 doubleheader to help Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) sweep Biola University. The 2006 Fallbrook High School graduate, who is now a junior at PLNU, had a no-hitter until Biola’s Billy Vopinek led off the top of the sixth inning with a ground-ball single. Herter walked one batter and hit one in the seven-inning game played at Point Loma’s Carroll B. Land Stadium. “It was one of those days where everyth...
Fallbrook High School’s girls water polo team reached the CIF Division I quarterfinals before losing to top-seeded Vista. The playoff loss February 21 gave the Warriors a final 2008-09 season record of 18-10, including a 9-1 Avocado League mark which was worth a share of the league championship. “I think the girls left the pool deck with their heads high and feeling pretty good about the season,” said Fallbrook coach Bob Lamont. The playoff seeding and selection meeting February 16 gave the Warriors the eighth seed. Altho...
Fallbrook/Bonsall American Youth Football has started Spring 8 tackle football once again. President Jill Crosswhite stated, “Even though Spring 8 is just starting we are also taking applications for the fall season, which includes tackle football and cheer.” The next fall registration date will be March 22 at the Bonsall Farmer’s Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information visit www.fallbrookwarriors.net....
The Avocado League coaches’ meeting February 23 saw seven members of the Fallbrook High School girls water polo team earn all-league honors for the 2008-09 season. Seniors Sydney Fitzpatrick, Neika Maryn, and Nicole Walker were given first-team recognition, sophomore Dana Barrett and senior Dana Tobey received second-team distinction, and junior Cassie Dowden and senior Kat Majdick were named honorable mention all-league players. “They all had earned it, certainly, and worked hard to get them,” said Fallbrook coach Bob Lamon...
The fundraising golf tournament for Fallbrook High School’s field hockey team, including its off-season Guac Girls squad, will take place April 3 at the Pala Mesa Resort. The tournament will consist of a best ball format with a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. A putting contest prior to the shotgun start will start at 1 p.m. Check-in will begin at 12:30 p.m. and the driving range will be open at that time. A dinner, which will include a raffle and auction, will begin at 6:30 p.m. The $125 entry fee for the tournament includes 19 h...
Fallbrook High School senior Brett Jones qualified for the state wrestling tournament by finishing second in the 119-pound weight class at the CIF San Diego Section Masters tournament February 27-28 at Olympian High School. The top three finishers in each weight class in the San Diego Section Masters tournament qualified for the state tournament. Poway’s Jesse Taylor, Jones, and Imperial High School’s Tony Ramos will represent the San Diego Section in the 119-pound division. Taylor and Jones faced each other in the fin...
This year Sam Murphy will be playing baseball for Fallbrook High School. Next year he will likely be on the Azusa Pacific University team. Murphy signed a letter of intent February 5 to play for the Cougars. “It’s real exciting. I’m just real excited to get out there next year and hopefully be an impact player,” Murphy said. “We’re very proud of him for his efforts and we’re very excited for him to continue playing baseball at the next level,” said Fallbrook High School coa...
FALLBROOK — The Fallbrook American Association of University Women (AAUW) prepared an International Luncheon for the Fallbrook High School AVID students at the home of Jim and Jean Dooley. AVID (Achievement Via Individual Determination), a program offered to students at Fallbrook High School, has approximately 23 girls who are mentored by members of the AAUW to provide social and cultural opportunities for them. The luncheon celebrated world diversity via foreign dishes p...
On January 10, Steve Pack joined the Detroit Tigers as a scout. “It’s a dream come true in a way because it’s an opportunity for me to stay in baseball,” Pack said. Pack’s baseball career began with Fallbrook Youth Baseball. His brother, Jeff, is three and a half years older, and Steve Pack was 4 years old when he joined his brother’s Pinto League team. Steve Pack participated in Fallbrook Youth Baseball until his high school career. “Back in those days you didn’t have all that travel ball,” he said. Jeff Pack graduated fr...
With a newly approved California state budget approved by lawmakers, the Fallbrook Union High School District (FUHSD) is again reviewing their books to figure out exactly what adjustments need to be made for the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 academic years in order to get a handle on the district’s budget. At a regular board meeting on February 23, the FUHSD Board of Trustees listened to Assistant Superintendent of Finance Chet Gannet and Superintendent Dale Mitchell lay out a tentative plan to address the school district’s budget...
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As any grandmother might do, I plan for when the grandchildren visit and have what we call “kid-friendly” food on hand for their meals. Recently, Hannah (10) and Charlotte (8…almost 9, she’d remind all) were joined for lunch by Ashley Zimmerman (9) and younger brother Joseph (5). The PB&J main course was augmented by an “experiment.” I asked each guest to agree to sample “only one bite” of the PB&J Pizza recipe I had peeled off the top of a Smuckers’ peanut butter jar. One bite was agreed. I made half the pizza “plain” wit...
