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Articles from the November 20, 2008 edition


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  • Planning Commission to review accessory dwelling revisions

    Updated Nov 20, 2008

    anning Commission is scheduled to hear proposed amendments to the county’s Zoning Ordinance which address accessory dwelling units. The current Zoning Ordinance defines four types of accessory dwellings: second dwelling units, accessory apartments, accessory living quarters, and guest living quarters. The proposed revisions would consolidate those categories into second dwelling units and guest living quarters, and limitations on those uses are also proposed. Planning Commissioner Michael Beck requested a continuance from t...

  • Shady Grove redesign set for Dec. 5 Planning Commission hearing

    Updated Nov 20, 2008

    The Planning Commission now has a December 5 date to hear a proposed revision of the architectural design and floor plans for the Shady Grove development. The redesign was originally docketed for the Planning Commission’s November 7 meeting, but family medical issues involving members of the presentation team led to a request for the continuance which was accepted by the four Planning Commissioners present. If the Major Use Permit modification is granted by the Planning Commission, three new designs would be added to the s...

  • Christmas Cantata coming to Fallbrook

    Updated Nov 20, 2008

    “The Christmas Offering,” an inspiring Christmas Cantata, will be presented by the North County Adventist Choir at the Fallbrook Seventh-Day Adventist Church at 1200 Old Highway 395 on December 5 at 7 p.m. and December 6 at 4:30 p.m. Brenda Jones will be directing the 60 voice choir. For more information, call the church office at (760) 723-7733 or Bonnie Haines at (760) 445-5200....

  • More child advocates needed

    Updated Nov 20, 2008

    Voices for Children advocates for foster youth through a network of trained volunteers who are empowered by the court to become experts about their case children. By developing a one on one relationship with their appointed child they are able to understand their concerns and fears, and in many instances they are the only stable and consistent adult presence in the life of a foster child. Much more than just a mentor, volunteers also make recommendations to the court on the best course of action for the child. Visit...

  • Thanksgiving Eve service offered

    Updated Nov 20, 2008

    Christ The King Lutheran Church is holding a Thanksgiving Eve service on Wednesday, November 26, at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Childcare will be provided. Immediately following the service, they will have a gathering time for pie and coffee in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to come and listen to His word and give thanks to the Lord for all His blessings in their lives as they worship and praise His Name....

  • Meeting God

    Updated Nov 20, 2008

    I don’t know about you, but I spent a great deal of my life afraid of God. I just knew I was as guilty as Eve and that God was, indeed, out to get me. In my mind I had him riding on the clouds with a magnificent white scorecard saying I just didn’t add up to heaven material. I was a major screw-up – I knew it, he knew it. Game over. I was doomed. Then something miraculous happened. I had gotten myself into such a predicament that I hit as low a bottom as possible. All the tea in China couldn’t bail me out of this impossi...

  • 'I wish I had a new life', What the Bible says about your ability to have a new life

    Updated Nov 20, 2008

    God has a new life for you. It is called salvation. As you go through the following scriptures, please note how wonderful this gift of a new life truly is. We all need God’s gift of a new life (salvation). 1) God is holy and will not accept sin as a right (Isaiah 6:3). 2) Because of Adam’s sin we are all born sinful beings. (Genesis 3:6-7 and Romans 5:12). 3) We all show our sinfulness by our actions (Ecclesiastes 7:20 and Romans 3:23). There is a way for everyone to receive a new life. 1) Understand that this new life is...

  • Planning Commission approves Noise Ordinance revisions

    Updated Nov 20, 2008

    The county’s Planning Commission approved revisions to the county’s Noise Ordinance which are intended to help clarify regulations, improve comprehension, and upgrade enforcement components. The Planning Commission’s 5-1 vote October 31, with John Riess absent and Adam Day in opposition, sends the recommendation to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, who are expected to hear the ordinance November 19. The revised draft ordinance presented at the October 31 hearing incorporated comments from a previous hearing May 2. “I...

  • Fury boys U16 wins league

    Updated Nov 20, 2008

    FALLBROOK — The Fallbrook Fury boys U16 soccer team completed a very successful Presidio Soccer League season. They finished in first place with a 10 win-1 loss record. Fury is the competitive branch of the Fallbrook Youth Soccer League (FYSL). In addition to winning the league title the boys competed in several tournaments over the summer and won the Encinitas Rotary Cup. The team said they were thankful to the Fallbrook community for the generous donations they received d...

  • Warrior water polo ties for second in league

    Updated Nov 20, 2008

    Fallbrook High School’s boys water polo team tied for second in the final Avocado League standings. The Warriors finished the season with a 7-3 record in Avocado League competition. Torrey Pines, which was undefeated in league play, won the Avocado League championship while Escondido also posted a 7-3 record. Fallbrook and Escondido split their two league matches. “I think we earned second,” said Fallbrook coach Bob Lamont. The loss to Escondido was by two goals. “On a good...

  • Tribe Jr. Midget team wins semi-final, now on way to title game

    Updated Nov 20, 2008

    The Pop Warner Fallbrook Tribe played Saturday in the Western Conference Semifinal held in Menifee. The Tribe has had a remarkable undefeated season under the coaching direction of Mark Thomas and his dedicated assistant coaches. All 31 Tribesmen arrived ready to take on the Rancho San Diego Norsemen in the blazing heat and Santa Ana winds. The Norsemen were no match for this amazing Tribe team. Troy Welby started the Tribe off with a great pass to Austin Rodriguez, who made the catch and scored the first touchdown. Shortly...

  • Spaghetti dinner fundraiser for NJB

    Updated Nov 20, 2008

    FALLBROOK — Fallbrook National Junior Basketball (NJB) program will hold their second annual Spaghetti Dinner on November 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Christ The King Lutheran Church. This is the organization’s only fundraiser of the year. It is well attended and a lot of fun for the NJB families. The dinner will also include team basket raffles, silent auction raffles and dessert raffles. Fallbrook NJB’s basketball season starts the following morning. Christ The King is located at 1620 South Stage Coach Lane. For more infor...

  • FHS field hockey sweeps Mission Hills 4-0

    Updated Nov 20, 2008

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  • 'E' is for earthworms

    Updated Nov 20, 2008

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  • Retired teachers welcome new members

    Updated Nov 20, 2008

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  • Lusher named to honor roll

    Updated Nov 20, 2008

    EASTHAMPTON, MA — The Williston Northampton School recently announced that Daniel Lusher of Bonsall has made the Honor Roll for the first quarter of the 2008-2009 academic year. The Williston Northampton School is a coeducational boarding and day school with 550 students in seventh grade through post-graduate year. Located in the heart of the Pioneer Valley, the school is within a 15-mile radius of Amherst, Smith, Mount Holyoke and Hampshire colleges and the University of Massachusetts....

  • Ivy students hold canned food drive

    Updated Nov 20, 2008

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  • Ag Booster Auction, National Convention

    Updated Nov 20, 2008

    The Fallbrook FFA would like to thank all of those who contributed to the Agriculture Booster Auction Food Booth on October 18. We especially would like to recognize the businesses and individuals in the community that helped make it such a success: El Toro Market, Major Market, Ignacio Martin Landscaping, Sunshine Tropicals, the Ramos Family, the Orozco Family and others. The money raised at the food booth helped support the students attending the 81st National FFA Convention in Indianapolis October 22-26. The convention...

  • Ballif, Chester, Marton, Wu receive high honor

    Updated Nov 20, 2008

    FALLBROOK — Fallbrook High School students Greta Ballif, Matthew Chester, Amy Marton and Kevin Wu have received letters of commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2009 competition for the National Merit Scholarships, Commended Students placed amongst the top five percent of more than 1....

  • SHERIFF'S LOG

    Updated Nov 20, 2008

    Date Vicinity Incident 11/1 W Aviation Arrest: assault with a deadly weapon 11/1 S Wisconsin at Teran Arrest: disorderly conduct 11/1 Macadamia at E Mission Vandalism 11/1 Jubilee Wy Grand theft 11/1 Reche Rd Make/pass fictitious bill/check 11/2 S Mission Make/pass fictitious bill/check 11/2 Sleeping Indian Rd Vandalism 11/3 Alturas Residential burglary 11/4 S Mission Commercial burglary 11/4 Via Encinos Theft by use of access card information 11/5 S Main Commercial burglary 11/5 E Aviation Get credit/other’s ID 11/5 F...

  • Football moves into CIF

    Updated Nov 20, 2008

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  • Family of 15-year old leukemia victim now homeless

    Updated Nov 20, 2008

    Carissa Fluke, a 15-year-old Fallbrook High School student diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia this past summer, has been sent back to Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego after her body was not responsive to intensive chemotherapy treatment at St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Carissa, along with her mother, Lisa Hardinge and her brother, arrived back in San Diego Wednesday evening, November 19. Since Hardinge gave up her home and job in Fallbrook, in order to be able to travel with her...

  • Making it happen

    Updated Nov 20, 2008

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  • Grand Jury seeks citizens from Fallbrook area

    Updated Nov 20, 2008

    On November 11, Laura Nicks, coordinator for the San Diego County Grand Jury, spoke to members of the Fallbrook Woman’s Club about the upcoming jury selection process for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. Applications are being accepted now through January 16 for community members interested in serving a one-year term on the San Diego County Grand Jury. Those selected to serve a term are nominated by Superior Court judges. The new fiscal term will start July 1, 2009, and run through June 30, 2010. “The Grand Jury needs 19 peo...

  • Passerelle sent back to the drawing board

    Updated Nov 20, 2008

    On November 17, the Fallbrook Community Planning Group (FCPG) made the decision to allow the American Lotus Buddhist Association to divide their 23.3-acre property into single-family dwelling units but continued a proposed specific plan amendment with a proposed tentative map, a general plan amendment and proposed rezone from Passerelle Development relating to the northeast corner of Interstate 15 and SR-76. On behalf of the Buddhist Association, Hadley Johnson presented the FCPG with plans to subdivide the association’s 2...

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