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Articles from the December 1, 2006 edition


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  • Fallbrook golf fifth in league finals - Kohls sisters earn all-league

    Updated Dec 1, 2006

    Fallbrook High School’s girls golf team placed fifth among the six Avocado League teams in the league finals October 30 and November 1 while two Warrior golfers earned berths on the all-league teams. Sophomore Nikki Kohls finished fifth among individuals in the league tournament with a 36-hole score of 178 and earned first-team all-league honors. Her sister, senior Jackie Kohls, finished with a score of 187 to place 11th in the league finals; Jackie Kohls was given second-team all-league recognition. The North County C...

  • Senior Center sponsors Avocado Cribbage Tournament

    Updated Dec 1, 2006

    It was another great day in Fallbrook, the Avocado Capital of the World, when 60 cribbage players gathered for a day of cribbage. The Fallbrook Senior Center was the main sponsor of the Fallbrook Avocado Cribbage Tournament for the sixth year. Co- sponsors included Calavo Growers, Del Rey Packing House and the California Avocado Commission. On October 14, all players took home delicious avocados. Locally grown Lamb, Hass and Reed avocados were donated by Calavo and Del Rey. All players took home at least five avocados, with...

  • Boys & Girls Club holding winter basketball signups

    Updated Dec 1, 2006

    The Boys & Girls Clubs of North County is conducting signups for the winter basketball league now through December 1 at the Ingold facility. Leagues are for grades K-12. The season will be starting January 2, 2007. All games will be played at the Ingold facility, 445 East Ivy Street in Fallbrook. For more information call the office at (760) 728-5871....

  • Recognizing important FHS football contributors

    Updated Dec 1, 2006

    These men play an important role at the football games and have worked together for seven years!...

  • Warrior boys second in cross-country league meet; Hasvold wins

    Updated Dec 1, 2006

    Fallbrook High School’s boys cross-country team placed second in the Avocado League meet November 11 at Guajome Park while Fallbrook junior Bret Hasvold posted the fastest time of any Avocado League runner. Rancho Buena Vista won the league meet with 34 points. Fallbrook had 42 points and Vista, who had defeated the Warriors in a dual meet earlier in the season, was third with 54 points. “We’re really pleased with that,” said Fallbrook head coach Marty Hauck. Hasvold set a personal record on the 3.17-mile course with a time...

  • Alumni basketball: tribe members return!

    Updated Dec 1, 2006

    Former Warrior basketball players returned to their home court Wednesday evening, November 22, to defend their all-time expertise in the annual alumni game! The game draws alum players and fans from near and far....

  • Sidewalk work for Old Stage goes to bid

    Updated Dec 1, 2006

    A 5-0 vote November 15 by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved the advertisement for bid and subsequent award of a construction contract for new sidewalks along Old Stage Road. The sidewalks will be installed along the west side of Old Stage Road between Aviation Road and Clemmens Lane. Construction is expected to begin in January 2007 and be complete by May 2007. “Happy to see that one move into the next step of getting the construction lined up so we can go to construction,” said John Snyder, the director of...

  • Density change for Pala Ranch project denied

    Updated Dec 1, 2006

    The County’s Planning Commission has rejected a request from the ownership of the proposed Pala Ranch development for a Plan Amendment Authorization which would have initiated the General Plan Amendment process for a 419-acre site east of Interstate 15. The Planning Commission’s 5-0 vote, with commissioners Bryan Woods and David Kreitzer absent, stops the planned development mostly on the northeast side of State Route 76 and Rice Canyon Road which would have included an estimated 817 single-family homes. Pala Ranch LLC has...

  • School board remains under fire

    Updated Dec 1, 2006

    It was another night filled with diatribes, accusations, disrespectful comments and pleas when Fallbrook Union High School District’s board met on Monday, November 27. For this meeting, teachers and supporters within the community, many of whom were recruited to attend by e-mail and paid advertisements, turned out to object to extended Health and Welfare benefits provided by Board Bylaw 9250 for outgoing board member Jim Hutcherson, who served the district as a trustee for 16 years before losing the bid for reelection t...

  • Pop Warner Cheer Squad advances to nationals!

    Updated Dec 1, 2006

    FALLBROOK — The Fallbrook Pop Warner Chiefs Cheer Squad has a lot to be cheering about. This past weekend the young ladies placed first in their division (Junior Midget, Large Intermediate) at the Pop Warner Wescon Regional Cheer & Dance competition, following a previous win at the Palomar Conference local competition. The first-place win at regional advances the squad to the Pop Warner National Cheer & Dance competition at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. The squad of 20 girls ages 10 to 12, along with coaches Vickie M...

  • Lighting up the holidays for charity

    Updated Dec 1, 2006

    Sam Logan (left), Julie Reeder (center) and Ann Logan were on hand at the Bonsall Woman’s Club (BWC) official Magic of Christmas tree lighting at Caffé Primo November 25. Each year, the Bonsall Woman’s Club holds Victorian-themed holiday teas and sells opportunity chances for lavishly decorated trees in order to raise money for needy causes. The Logans, owners of Major Market, are longtime sponsors of the event and Reeder, publisher of the Village News, will serve as Honorary Chairperson of the teas this year...

  • Signs to make Fallbrook more visitor-friendly

    Updated Dec 1, 2006

    As early as 2007, new directional signs will make Fallbrook easier to navigate for first-time visitors, says Jerri Patchett, chair of the Fallbrook Gateways, Signage and Wayfinding committee. As many as nine gateways and 18 signs are planned for installation throughout Fallbrook. Rollout of the project will be completed in four phases. Starting with Phase 1, which covers identity and logo design, other phases include: Phase 2, an in-depth study of Fallbrook’s gateways, signage and wayfinding needs that results in a design a...

  • Fallbrook SeniorNet offers genealogy workshop

    Updated Dec 1, 2006

    Nonprofit Fallbrook SeniorNet instructor Bob Cebulsk recently conducted a free two-hour genealogy workshop to an overflow audience. Attendees learned about the features of Family Tree Maker 2006 software, which makes constructing a family tree fun as well as rewarding. Given the high level of interest, Fallbrook SeniorNet will be offering an eight-week genealogy class. For additional information, contact Russ Hatfield at (760) 728-0855....

  • Bob James honored for 35 years of Rotary membership

    Updated Dec 1, 2006

    At a recent Rotary Club of Fallbrook luncheon at the Grand Tradition President Jack Wood (left) honors Bob James with a pin celebrating James’ “35 Years of Merit....

  • Bonsall Woman's Club news

    Updated Dec 1, 2006

    At the October meeting of the Bonsall Woman’s Club, new and returning members were introduced. One of the club’s many projects is Babies Warm and Cozy, which provides clothing and blankets for newborn babies of Marine families at Camp Pendleton. The club meets at the Golf Club of California the first Thursday of each month from September to June and is always active in community projects and fundraisers. For more information, please call Carol at (760)726-7251....

  • Voice of Democracy winners honored at luncheon

    Updated Dec 1, 2006

    Honored at the Voice of Democracy luncheon at Fallbrook’s VFW Hall on November 18 were second-place winner Gini Christensen (right) of Oasis High School and third-place winner Ashley Robertson of Fallbrook High School. Amy Anderson (not shown), also of Fallbrook High, won $500 for first place, with second and third places receiving $300 and $200, respectively, for essays on the theme “Freedom’s Challenge.” The contest is sponsored each year by the Veterans of Foreign Wars....

  • Toys for Tots locations announced

    Updated Dec 1, 2006

    The 2006 Toys for Tots program is in full swing. When Christmas shopping, why not buy an extra toy for a special underprivileged child? New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at any of the merchants listed below. Don’t have time to shop? Donations are welcome and tax-deductible. For more information, please call Co-chairmen Tess Hansford or Abby Elston of Coldwell Banker Landmark Group at (760) 731-5126 or (760) 731-5143. Participating locations Fallbrook VFW Fallbrook Senior Center Peter’s Auto Center Mostly Windows Fal...

  • 'Willie Nelson' entertains at retired teachers' meeting

    Updated Dec 1, 2006

    At the November 8 general meeting of the California Retired Teachers Association (CRTA), Avocado Division 81, members were entertained by the talented and versatile Jack Ragland family. Along with several selections, Jack delighted everyone with his rendition of Willie Nelson’s “All the Girls I’ve Loved Before.” CRTA’s general meeting on December 13 will feature the Fallbrook High School choir and bell ringers. The meeting will be held at the Fallbrook Golf Club, 2757 Gird Road, at 9:00 a.m. Brunch will be served. For cost...

  • Holiday reading with Grandma and Grandpa

    Updated Dec 1, 2006

    The Fallbrook Woman’s Club, in conjunction with the Fallbrook Library, will be presenting “Holiday Stories with Grandma and Grandpa” every afternoon, December 11-15 and 18-21, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Children’s Room. Nancy Tamietti, chairwoman of the Fallbrook Woman’s Club’s Literacy Program, has arranged for “Grandma” and “Grandpa” volunteers to bring special holiday stories to read to the children, in addition to the wide selection of favorites in the children’s library. The program is open to children of all ages....

  • Military family receives complimentary Thanksgiving dinner

    Updated Dec 1, 2006

    Janet Colvard of Fallbrook discovered that blessings sometimes come unexpectedly. Colvard, who is the chief nursing officer at Fallbrook Hospital, was the recipient of a complimentary Thanksgiving dinner for ten courtesy of San Diego’s XX Sports Radio 1090 AM and 105.7 FM. “I might just get to sit down and visit with everyone this year,” said Colvard when she heard the news. As an added gift, California Center for the Arts in Escondido provided the family with six tickets to a show of their choice. The contest was devel...

  • 25th Annual Fallbrook Christmas Parade countdown begins

    Updated Dec 1, 2006

    FALLBROOK — The Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce, is just around the corner (Saturday, December 2, at 5:00 p.m.), so be sure to mark the calendar and plan to arrive early! There will be an opportunity for an up-close-and-personal visit with the famous Budweiser Clydesdales, which will be “stabled” near the Maie Ellis Elementary School cafeteria off South Mission Road. Families are invited to bring the kids and watch as the Clydesdales are unloaded, settled into their temporary stables and p...

  • Christmas for Kids offers a fun day of activities

    Updated Dec 1, 2006

    St. Stephen Lutheran Church and School will host Christmas for Kids on Saturday, December 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1636 East Mission Road in Fallbrook. “We are planning a safe time filled with lots of Christmas fun, crafts, stories, singing and games. This is the perfect day for finishing up your Christmas shopping without your children. Or, enjoy a parents’ day out while your kids are having a fun-filled day,” says Brigetta Guelker, preschool director and event coordinator. Children from 2 years of age through fifth...

  • Women's Connection celebrating Christmas

    Updated Dec 1, 2006

    On Friday, December 8, Fallbrook Women’s Connection will present “Santa Unplugged” featuring “Totally in Tune” CAST Show Choir from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Speaker Sauni Rinehart, an associate professor, will help celebrate Christmas with her story “The Greatest Gift.” The event will be held at the Grand Tradition, 1602 South Mission Road, Fallbrook. For cost, reservations and complimentary childcare call Earline at (760) 728-4513 or Mary at (760) 723-1605....

  • Craft faire to hold raffle benefiting REINS

    Updated Dec 1, 2006

    Valley Oaks Mobile Ranch, in Fallbrook at 3909 Reche Road, will be having a Holiday Craft Faire on Friday, December 1, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday, December 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Jewelry, scarves, hats, home-baked goodies, doll clothes, wooden items, paintings, candles, soap, folk art and various gift items are just a few of the things for sale. In addition, organizers are having a raffle to benefit REINS, the therapeutic horsemanship program for disabled children and adults. There will be various items...

  • Kid's Craft Night offered at Riverview Church

    Updated Dec 1, 2006

    A Kid’s Craft Night will take place on Friday, December 8, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event is open to kids ages 4 to 12. In addition to making crafts, the kids will be fed dinner and a snack. To ensure adequate supplies on hand and to register or get more information, call Karen at (760) 728-7366. Riverview Evangelical Free Church is located in Bonsall at 4980 Sweetgrass Lane (just east of River Village intersecting Highway 76). Call (760) 941-1430 for the cost or for more information, or visit www.refc.o...

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