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Articles from the January 1, 2009 edition


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  • Woman killed, three teens and two seniors injured in collision

    Updated Jan 1, 2009

    Stormi Lou Arreola,42, of Fallbrook was killed in a head-on automobile collision on South Mission Road on Tuesday, December 30, at approximately 12:20 p.m. Her daughter and two other teenage girls, ages 13 to 16, that she was transporting home from an area mall, were seriously injured in the crash. A senior couple in the other vehicle, Ronald and Theodora Thompson, ages 70 and 65 respectively, sustained minor to moderate injuries. All accident victims were taken to area hospitals. According to a California Highway Patrol... Full story

  • Women golfers announces big winner

    Updated Jan 1, 2009

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  • Fallbrook Youth Baseball registration announced

    Updated Jan 1, 2009

    Registration will be held for youth interested in playing Fallbrook Youth Baseball’s 2009 Spring season. Boys and girls ages 5 to 16 can register on January 3, and January 10, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ingold Field (off Olive Hill Road). Tryouts for certain age categories will take place on January 31. Players will be informed if they will need to attend the tryouts when they register. Cost to play varies by division. The organization still welcomes sponsors for the 2009 season. For more information, please visit w...

  • Sign up now for BFLL Spring baseball

    Updated Jan 1, 2009

    FALLBROOK- The Bonsall Fallbrook Little League will hold sign ups for Spring baseball on the following dates: Saturday, January 10, 17, and 24 from 10 a.m. to noon at the BFLL field on Ivy St (next to the Fire Headquarters). Parents can also sign up their player(s) online at www.eteamz.com/bfll. A skills clinic will be held January 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at the BFLL field on Ivy. Tryouts for AAA and Majors will be January 24 and 31 from 9 a.m. to noon. BFLL plays on 3 fields...

  • Fallbrook BMX racer wins ABA Race of Champions, National #1

    Updated Jan 1, 2009

    FALLBROOK- 2008 was a very special year for local bicycle motocross (BMX) racer, Chad Sinclair, and culminated with the championship win at the American Bicycle Association BMX Race of Champions. Chad had loved riding his bicycle all of his life, but four years ago he became hooked on riding BMX at the Lake Perris, CA track. He spent many nights and weekends making the trek from Fallbrook to Lake Perris. His love of BMX grew, and his passion for winning increased. A broken wri...

  • Golf tournament to benefit baseball program

    Updated Jan 1, 2009

    FALLBROOK — The 10th annual Fallbrook High School Baseball Club golf tournament will be held January 19 at Vista Valley Country Club. Check-in will begin at 10:30 a.m. and a putting contest about 11, preceding the noon shotgun start. Following the tournament this year, dinner will include a “baseball cut” sirloin steak, garlic mashed potatoes, bordelaise sauce and an ice cream sundae. The evening will include a raffle, silent auction and live auction as well as an awards presentation, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds from... Full story

  • Rugby camp Jan. 11

    Updated Jan 1, 2009

    FALLBROOK- Fallbrook Rugby Club is hosting a rugby camp for boys and girls ages 12 to 18 on Sunday, January 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration takes place from 8 to 9 a.m. at Fallbrook High Football Stadium. Lunch will be provided. The purpose of this camp is to provide training in the rules, regulations and skills of rugby while emphasizing safety. Many certified coaches will be teaching at the camp along with local college and United States national coaches. Fallbrook Rugby has had great success in the past and was... Full story

  • Lady Warriors fall short to Broncos in the pool

    Updated Jan 1, 2009

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  • Buyin' or sellin'? Call Jean Ellen!

    Updated Jan 1, 2009

    Jean Ellen Gahner of RE/MAX United is the type of Realtor who builds lifelong relationships with her clients. Through her real estate savvy, integrity and kind ways, she has established a strong foundation of loyal clients and referrals. “I’m not the kind of Realtor that puts a sign in the ground and then disappears,” said Gahner. “I want to be your Realtor for life, even after escrow closes.” Although the real estate market continues to face challenging times, Gahner’s... Full story

  • FUESD prepares for possible decline in enrollment

    Updated Jan 1, 2009

    While the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) has been focusing on growth at the San Onofre Elementary, the district as a whole is preparing for a 50 to 60 student attendance decline at the return of winter break. According to FUESD Superintendent Janice Schultz, there was an increase in student population overall in the district, but they are noticing a decline. Schultz believes the district may lose in-town enrollment as families go home to visit and do not return because of the lack of work. “If 50 or 60 k... Full story

  • Retired teachers present grants

    Updated Jan 1, 2009

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  • Enjoying, appreciating international foods

    Updated Jan 1, 2009

    Fallbrook High School students enjoyed food from around the world as a result of the International Food Festival held December 17 on campus. Students were able to select dishes from the Italian, Asian, Mexican, Polynesian and Classic Barbecue stations run by Associated Student Body (ASB) members. The food fest had been an annual event until eight years ago, when food regulations stopped students from bringing in food from off campus to sell to the student body. However,...

  • Democratic Club Change of Venue

    Updated Jan 1, 2009

    The Fallbrook Democratic Club will change from its normal place of meeting on Jan. 8 to the Woman’s Club at the corner of W. Mission Road and E. Mission Road in downtown. Program begins at 7 p.m. and is open to all. Bill Powers will address the current status of the SDG&E proposed transmission power line from Imperial Valley to north San Diego County. Powers is principal of Powers Engineering, an air quality consulting /engineering firm established in San Diego in 1994. He has been a leader working with the Sierra Club and c...

  • Got the January blues?

    Updated Jan 1, 2009

    Join the Women’s Connection for brunch at the Grand Tradition on 1602 S. Mission Rd. January 16 from 10 a.m. to noon. Celebrate the New Year with a sing-a-long. Pam Hage, a born shopper who loves buying and wrapping gifts, will share how she found her “Greatest Gift.” All attendees are asked to bring a wrapped Christmas gift to share. Call (760) 723-1605 or (760) 728-4513 for reservations. The $20 cost is inclusive. Complimentary child care is available with reservations.... Full story

  • SeniorNet announces 2009 classes

    Updated Jan 1, 2009

    Seniors can mark January 7 and 14 on their 2009 calendars. Those are the dates when registration will be conducted from 10 a.m. to noon at the Foundation for Senior Care for SeniorNet’s winter 2009 classes. The following subjects will be offered: Photoshop Elements 6, Family Tree Maker, Windows XP or Windows Vista, Computer File Management, Beginning Computer I, Beginning Computer II, Excel Spreadsheets, Internet and Email. The classes begin the week of January 19 and most classes are completed in eight weeks. The F... Full story

  • Food pantry welcomes youth tours

    Updated Jan 1, 2009

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  • Forest Home Women's auxiliary to meet

    Updated Jan 1, 2009

    Forest Home Women’s Auxiliary, Chapter #44, meets on January 9, 2009. This first-of-the-year meeting will be held on the second Friday of the month, since the usual first Friday falls too soon after New Year’s Day. Monthly meetings, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., on the first Friday of each month (September-June), are held in individual members’ homes. At each meeting, there is a time of fellowship and refreshment, an inter-active Bible Study and a brief business meeting. The January study covers Lesson #16, “Strong Foundat...

  • A peek at Parkinson's

    Updated Jan 1, 2009

    People with Parkinson’s (PWP) and their caregivers are invited to attend monthly information meeting on the second Wednesday of each month. Their next meeting is January 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, Brengle Terrace Drive, Vista. The meeting features excellent speakers, share-and-care groups, and information concerning new treatments and medication. Since Fallbrook does not have a support group, this the the best and closest one. For more information, contact Nedra Saunders at (...

  • Fallbrook wedding venue a 'top spot' in the region

    Updated Jan 1, 2009

    Fallbrook residents know that their village is a hidden gem. Now it appears the rest of San Diego County is starting to take notice of the unique businesses and services found in Fallbrook. One such business is the Grand Tradition, which was recently selected by Channel 10 KGTV as one of the top wedding spots in the region, after voters raved over the services offered at the estate. Built in 1984, the Grand Tradition is the perfect place for weddings, with 30 acres of...

  • A Thank You to 2008 volunteers

    Updated Jan 1, 2009

    The Fallbrook Food Pantry would like to take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers for the year 2008, especially those that came in during the very busy holiday times. The volunteers have always been there to help when asked. The many schools, youth groups and churches are just great. Everyone has such a large heart. We are very proud to be part of this community. Fallbrook High School donated over 2,000 toys again this year to be wrapped and given out to our clients’ families. Thanks again to many adopters who have a...

  • A mother says 'thank you'

    Updated Jan 1, 2009

    My name is Cindy Rai and I am from Texas. On November 22, 2008, my son Rick Montalvo gave his sister Jeannie Montalvo a ride on his motorcycle. It was a beautiful Saturday. They were on Alvarado when the accident happened on their way home. My daughter was trapped under the car that also ran over the motorcycle. I was told that at least three men stopped to render aid. One jacked up the car and they all lifted it off her. This, I was informed at the hospital, saved her life. My son is a Marine and is just recently back on... Full story

  • Soccer team did great; thank you

    Updated Jan 1, 2009

    The Fallbrook Fury Soccer Boys U-10 team finished the season in a grand way. They placed second in the Presidio League - a terrific accomplishment! This earned them the right to play in the State Cup in January. The Boys U-10’s were also second in the prestigious Presidio Cup Tournament. It’s been a great experience for this team, due in no small part to the expertise and terrific coaching of team coach Kevin Koptieff. Kevin also coaches the Boys U-8 team, who placed first in the Presidio Cup tournament. These boys are hav...

  • Nothing minor about underage drinking

    Updated Jan 1, 2009

    At 21 years of age, many people cannot handle the responsibility that comes with drinking. Responsible adults do not drink and drive; they do not allow friends to drink and drive; and they do not allow underage drinking! How many more need to lose their lives before parents in this community wake up and start being parents - parents who do not condone underage drinking and do not allow underage drinking on their property or provide access to alcohol to our kids. Parents who allow their kids to host parties where alcohol is...

  • To the Village News:

    Updated Jan 1, 2009

    Your article on SR76 (12/18/08) omitted one vital fact – the only left turn from South Mission to I15 is Gird Road. All traffic west of Gird must turn right and take a U-turn at South Mission. I attended the recent meeting and talked to Mark Phelan, and others. All agreed this would be unacceptable to the residents living north of SR76 now. Cost relativity is the same. A real traffic jam at South Mission and SR76 – U-turners and east and west on SR76. Thank you for reporting these facts in the Village News. A petition is bei...

  • Bush is delusional

    Updated Jan 1, 2009

    It is universally accepted that George Bush is delusional, hanging on to the far-fetched hope “history will judge him a great president.” Today Laura Bush and Condoleeza Rice “strongly reject scathing criticism of the Bush presidency,” claiming critics are “ridiculous,” and even “this generation will thank him for what he’s done” proves that delusion still lives within his small circle of friends and family. Bush has done more to harm this nation than any army of terrorists could ever hope to do. The failures are sickening, m...

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