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Articles from the May 19, 2018 edition


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  • FPUD accepting applications for paid high school summer internship

    Updated Jul 11, 2018

    FALLBROOK – Students at Fallbrook High, Oasis High or Ivy High schools can now apply online for a paid summer internship at Fallbrook Public Utility District. The internship is available to any student enrolled in one of those schools as a junior or senior for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year. Candidates must be 16 years or older on the first day of the internship, June 25. Pay will be $12 per hour. The intern will work four hours per week, for eight weeks, spending one week with each of seven departments at FPUD, i...

  • New county budget takes on region's challenges

    Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego Communications Office|Updated Jul 11, 2018

    County government works hard to keep its three million residents healthy, safe and thriving. But like many regions this size, there are challenges. The County of San Diego’s new recommended budget stands ready to meet these challenges head on. The recommended budget will increase $469.5 million next fiscal year for a total of $6.26 billion, an 8.1 percent increase over the current year. The new plan focuses on critical needs in the community: homelessness, substance abuse and mental health issues. Funding will also help b...

  • Christ the King debuts the 'Kings Players' with production of 'Godspell'

    Updated May 23, 2018

    FALLBROOK – Christ the King Lutheran Church announced the formation of their new theater ministry the “King’s Players.” The first production will be “Godspell,” which was created and originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Auditions for the production will be held 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1620 South Stage Coach Lane, in Fallbrook. Auditions are open to the community. Actors, ages 8 to 80, are invited to audition. The play is written for...

  • Pop icon Billy Ocean to perform at Pala

    Updated May 19, 2018

    PALA – British pop icon Billy Ocean will perform 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 6, at Pala Casino Spa & Resort's Starlight Theater. Ocean has scored gold and platinum records worldwide and has had No. 1 pop chart hits in the United States, Australia, Germany, Holland and the United Kingdom while achieving extraordinary success as both a singer and songwriter. Ocean got his initial break when he signed with GTO Records for whom his second single, the Motown-inspired "Love Really H...

  • Burn Institute recognizes heroes from the Lilac fire

    Updated May 19, 2018

    SAN DIEGO – The Burn Institute recognized 12 outstanding individuals May 9 that have selflessly made a difference in the lives of others as they celebrated local heroes at the annual Spirit of Courage Awards Banquet. For over four decades, the Burn Institute has paid tribute to members of the community who have risked their lives in an effort to save another from burn injury or death by fire. They have presented the prestigious Spirit of Courage Award to over 700 local h...

  • NCFPD approves fire engine purchase

    Joe Naiman, Village News Correspondent|Updated May 19, 2018

    The North County Fire Protection District will be acquiring two new fire engines. An April 24 NCFPD board vote approved the purchase of two Type One fire engines from Pierce Manufacturing and authorized NCFPD staff to execute the purchase agreement. "It's the first major purchase of fire engines for a number of years," said NCFPD fire chief Steve Abbott. "We kind of had to hold our breath during the Great Recession." The district currently has five active and two reserve structural fire engines. In March 2016 the NCFPD board...

  • FRHD to host Wellness Center tours

    Updated May 19, 2018

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Regional Health District invites the community to tour the newly-acquired $1.8 million Wellness Center, located at 1636 E. Mission Road, May 22 and May 23 and to also learn about living longer, healthier lives through the new "Blue Zones" concept. Along with viewing the 8,000 square foot former church facility across 4.6 acres, residents will get to meet "Blue Zones" officials who, at a recent board meeting, explained the concept of creating longevity hot spots. Key stakeholders will also be i...

  • Local Navy vet to ride across America

    Updated May 19, 2018

    FALLBROOK – On May 15, Fallbrook resident, and Navy veteran Bob Sheldon began his 90 day bicycle ride across America in support of Project Hero, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and first responders affected by PTSD, TBI and injury. His goal is to increase awareness for combating this national mental health emergency. Sheldon is a retired airline pilot who has crossed the United States at 33,000 feet for over 30 years. Now that he is retired, he felt i...

  • Animals need our advocacy too

    Assemblymember Marie Waldron, AD-75 - R|Updated May 19, 2018

    Most of us love animals and want to see that they are treated humanely. That’s why I’m supporting several bills this session that will help ensure the safety and well-being of pets and wildlife. It often falls to first responders to provide life-saving first aid to animals during emergency situations. This is not infrequent, as thousands of pets are rescued by firefighters and other first responders each year. Senate Bill 1305, introduced by Senator Steve Glazer (D-...

  • Legionnaires win three of four relay races at finals

    Joe Naiman, Village News Correspondent|Updated May 19, 2018

    The Frontier Conference did not have separate leagues for track and field this year, nor were there team league champions. The individual league champions were decided at the conference finals May 10 at Mira Mesa High School, and Bonsall High School took first place in three of the four relay races. The Legionnaires won the boys 4x100, girls 4x100, and girls 4x400 relay races while placing second in the boys 4x400 event. Individual second-place finishes were obtained in the boys 400-meter and 3,200-meter races. The boys 300-m...

  • Dominick Joseph Grossi, Sr

    Updated May 19, 2018

    Dominick Joseph Grossi, Sr. was born on March 18, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois. He moved to California with his young family in 1956 and never once missed the snow or the cold. In 1979, Dominick and his son, Dominick Jr., opened the original Dominick's Italian Delicatessen in Boulder Creek, California. The family opened Fallbrook's beloved Dominick's Delicatessen in July of 1983, where Dom Sr. worked until retiring fully only at the age of 70. He and his beautiful wife, Ruth...

  • Dorothy Bobitch

    Updated May 19, 2018

    Dorothy Bobitch, 74 passed away at home on May 2, 2018 in Fallbrook, Calif. Dorothy was born on June 18, 1943 in Youngstown, Ohio. She is survived by her beloved husband, Henry Bobitch; children Martin and Lori Fortson; grandson Tylor Fortson and siblings Larry Nizlak and Carol Debow. Dorothy served and was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force, worked in the aerospace industry for 33 years, received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from California State University Dominguez Hills and was a h...

  • Vallecitos' Rossi, Franco win at track and field meet

    Joe Naiman, Village News Correspondent|Updated May 19, 2018

    The seven small elementary schools in northern San Diego County and southern Riverside County participate in tournaments throughout the year with each school hosting a different sport. Those schools competed in a track and field meet May 3 at Julian High School, and the first-place winners included Vallecitos Elementary School seventh-graders Kelsey Rossi and Ivan Franco. Rossi won three events while finishing second in a fourth competition. Franco had two first-place marks and was also on the Vikings' 4x100 relay team which...

  • Fallbrook Senior Softball League seeks players for summer season

    Updated May 19, 2018

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Senior Softball League is ready for the 2018 summer season and is still accepting new and returning players. The Fallbrook Senior Softball League is for adults age 50 and older. Games are played at 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday with each team playing two games per week. The season runs from approximately June 11 through Aug. 3 (allowing for changes and weather issues). Games are played in Fallbrook on Field No. 2 at Ingold Sports Park, 2551 Olive Hill Road. Registration fees are due by June 4 and t...

  • Look at climate change from a transit perspective

    Updated May 19, 2018

    FALLBROOK – Charles Main, a travel planner with North County Transit District, and travel planner Katie Persons will speak 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 22, at the Fallbrook Library, 124 S Mission Road. Persons previously worked for the Center for Sustainable Energy. The talk is presented by the Fallbrook Climate Action Team, a local group of volunteers who promote discussion and action to ameliorate climate change. The presentation is open to the public. The North County Transit D...

  • Garden club to meet May 29

    Updated May 19, 2018

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Garden Club will meet Tuesday, May 29, at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane. The meeting will begin 12:30 p.m. with a potluck social. All members are asked to bring a food item for about 12 people. The business meeting will begin 1 p.m. Those attending the meeting will have the opportunity to vote for “Member of the Year.” The speaker for this month’s meeting will be Diane Hazard, who will speak on “Waterwise Gardening in San Diego.” Hazard is director of education at the Solana Cent...

  • Everyone is invited to the all choir concert at FHS

    Updated May 19, 2018

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook High School Warrior Choir, Advanced Vocal Ensemble, and Madrigals will put on an all choir concert Thursday, May 24 from 7 to 8 p.m. Tickets cost $5 and the concert will be held at the Bob Burton Center for Performing Arts, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane. Everyone is invited to come....

  • SonRise to host free concert

    Updated May 19, 2018

    FALLBROOK – The Rancho Buena Vista High School Wind Ensemble, along with internationally-acclaimed organist John Redford, will present a free concert Friday, May 18, at 7 p.m. at SonRise Christian Fellowship, 463 South Stage Coach Lane. For more information, call (760) 728-5804 or visit www.sonrisefallbrook.com....