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Articles from the January 24, 2013 edition


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  • St. Peter's volleyball teams post successful season

    Updated Jan 24, 2013

    FALLBROOK – The volleyball teams at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School had a successful season in the North County Catholic Diocese League. The varsity team posted a 6-2 record for the season, while the junior varsity achieved a perfect 8-0 record. “The girls had a great time learning new skills and learning to play as a team,” said Katie Girgis-Ponce, head coach. “We are so proud of them.” “We are blessed to have the facilities, volunteer coaches and supportiv...

  • Costello's Auto Repair donates to Boys & Girls Clubs of North County

    Updated Jan 24, 2013

    FALLBROOK – When the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County began experiencing automotive troubles with two of their vans, local business owner Roy Costello of Costello’s Auto Repair didn’t hesitate to take a look at the concerns and stepped up to get the vans running again. Club administrators said the vans were in need of servicing as well as large repairs. “Mr. Costello offered to provide his services as well as donate parts that were necessary to make the vans driva... Full story

  • Local grower is elected to the Board of Directors of The Cycad Society

    Updated Jan 24, 2013

    FALLBROOK – Keith Huber, owner of Palm and Cycad Exchange in Fallbrook, has been elected to serve a four-year position on the 11-member board of The Cycad Society, an international organization. The Cycad Society is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of cycads through education and scientific research. The organization was founded in 1977 and hosts an annual meeting of its members at a different locale each year....

  • Brower, Hodges, Miramontes, Perales, Ricci, and Shoup named FUHSD Employees of the Month

    Updated Jan 24, 2013

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Union High School District Superintendent Dale Mitchell presented Ken Brower, Brenda Hodges, Jaime Miramontes, Michael Perales, Karen Ricci, and Susan Shoup as Employees of the Month to the Rotary Club of Fallbrook at its Thursday weekly meeting. Brower, Hodges, Miramontes, Perales, and Ricci provide counseling and career education services to students at Fallbrook High School. Superintendent Mitchell said of these employees, “They support the w... Full story

  • Freezing temperatures call for plant protection

    Updated Jan 24, 2013

    With unusually cold weather occurring in southern California, frost is a danger to local plants in low-laying areas this winter. Even residents who do not have groves or crops need to be prepared in case another freezing storm comes down from Alaska. Some plants sensitive to cold weather are succulents, bird of paradise, hibiscus, fuchsias, avocados and citrus. Although many plants may have survived the last storm unharmed, it is still a good idea to take precautions now or...

  • Composting: lesser-known items worth remembering

    Updated Jan 24, 2013

    SAN DIEGO – Garden compost can be a good friend. Compost promotes soil health and enables plants grow to their best ability. Many home gardeners prefer to make their own compost. It is easily achieved with items that normally would be discarded, including many items that ardent gardeners may be unaware of. Common compost materials Items like eggshells, banana peels, apple cores, paper, leaves, and coffee grounds are often included in a home compost pile. These items...