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Articles from the February 4, 2010 edition


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  • Hear about the power of pausing

    Updated Feb 4, 2010

    FALLBROOK – St. Peter’s Catholic Community invites the residents of Fallbrook to hear Terry Hershey, author of “The Power of Pause” (Loyola Press), speak at St. Peter’s Parish Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend the talk. Hershey will talk about the power of pausing at least long enough to allow one’s soul to catch up with one’s body. St. Peter’s Parish Hall is located at 450 South Stage Coach Lane. For more information, call (760) 728-7034....

  • Forest Home group meets Feb. 5

    Updated Feb 4, 2010

    FALLBROOK – Forest Home Women’s Auxiliary, Chapter 44, will meet Friday, Feb. 5 for its regular monthly meeting from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. It will include a time of fellowship and refreshment, an interactive Bible study and a brief business meeting. February’s study covers Lesson 7 & 8, “Discernment & Devotion,” (I John 4:1-12), and “Fear’s Remedy,” (I John 4:13-21), from ‘John’s Letters – Discovering Genuine Christianity,’” a LifeGuide Bible Study by Ron Blankley. New members may join at any time. The house meeting location va... Full story

  • New Song to sing in Fallbrook

    Updated Feb 4, 2010

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  • Fallbrook Woman's Club members visit Mission San Antonio de Pala

    Updated Feb 4, 2010

    FALLBROOK – The women of Epsilon Sigma Omicron (ESO) of the Fallbrook Woman’s Club recently visited Mission San Antonio de Pala on the Pala Indian Reservation. ESO is an honorary sorority devoted to learning about America’s heritage through a structured reading program, and by visiting historic locations and events to better understand the people and places that contribute to local and national culture and history. The grounds of the Mission San Antonio contain a historic granary built in 1810, an adobe chapel, a cemet... Full story

  • We were dead, but are now alive

    Updated Feb 4, 2010

    In Ephesians 2, Paul explained how God gave the Church new life: “And you did he make alive, when ye were dead through your trespasses and sins […] even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ by grace have ye been saved.” Paul gives a glimpse of life for believers before they knew Christ in Ephesians 2:1 – we were “dead through our trespasses and sins.” Obviously, we were not physically dead. This death left us powerless, unable to change our circumstances, unresponsive and void of lif... Full story

  • SHERIFF'S LOG

    Updated Feb 4, 2010

    1/26 Camino del Cielo Commercial Burglary South Stage Coach Lane Arrest: Minor with possession of marijuana on school grounds during school hours Mardaviolo Lane Arrest: Battery Stage Trail Petty Theft W. Clemmens Vehicular Burglary 1/27 Vista Valle Verde Theft by use of access card info 1/28 E. Alvarado Taking vehicle without owner’s consent Terran Drive Robbery 1/29 S. Mission Shoplifting Via Montellano Residential Burglary Rainbow Heights Grand Theft Rancho Ryan Road Violation of temporary re- straining order Gird Road P... Full story

  • Orientation planned for parents of 8th-graders

    Updated Feb 4, 2010

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Union High School Counseling Department will present the “Eighth Grade (Class of 2014) Parent Orientation Night” on Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the FUHS Performing Arts Center. Spanish speakers meet in room 201. The presentation will include information on developing a four year plan, course selection and post high school plans. There will also be informal presentations by departmental staff, sports representatives and club advisors....

  • Preschool Story Time program stimulates children's reading skills

    Updated Feb 4, 2010

    Camp Pendleton libraries are currently offering Preschool Story Time, a free program that helps children learn more about literacy in a safe and caring environment. The program consists of organized sessions that include book and poetry readings, sing-alongs, arts and crafts and other literacy-related activities that allow children to interact with each other and form early friendships. “Research shows that six pre-reading skills must be acquired before a child can learn to re...

  • Community center offers vacation day camp

    Updated Feb 4, 2010

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Community Center offers day camp on Feb. 11 and 12, for boys and girls ages 6 to 12. Each day is planned to include healthy cooking, sports, games, arts & crafts, movies and special holiday activities. Day camp meets from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. across from La Paloma Elementary School. Children need to bring a morning snack, sack lunch and drink, and wear comfortable, washable play clothes. College trained staff provide leadership at a ration of 1 to 12. P...

  • Top spellers compete at Potter

    Updated Feb 4, 2010

    FALLBROOK – Forty-five students competed in the local Potter Jr. High Spelling Bee on Tuesday, Jan. 26. The first place winner was Dominique Dunning from Iowa Street School and the other students each attend Potter. Second place was Emil Lundqvist, and the winners who tied for 3rd place were Tessa Fieri and Shakeah Farmer. All participants received certificates of achievement and the top three winners were presented with medals and dinner gift certificates that were donated b...

  • Retired teachers go on a field trip

    Updated Feb 4, 2010

    FALLBROOK – California Retired Teachers Fallbrook Division 81 recently enjoyed a field trip to Balboa Park in San Diego. The group attended a performance at the Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater followed by lunch at The Prado. Retired Teachers not only take the time to volunteer their talents for the benefit of teachers but also take the time to recreate for their own benefit....

  • Educationally Speaking - Now is the time to step up

    Updated Feb 4, 2010

    By the time this column is published, the Fallbrook Union High School District will have completed half of the 2009-2010 school year. It provides a good time for reflection of the past and clarifying focus for the future. I am convinced that in many ways, the quality of our educational program has improved this year. Fallbrook High School implemented a freshman intervention program that is showing signs of helping students disrupt the failure cycle and make progress towards graduation. English language learner students are... Full story

  • Munoz and Fieri named Potter Students of Month

    Updated Feb 4, 2010

    FALLBOOK – Esmerelda Munoz, 7th grade, and Tessa Fieri, 8th grade, were introduced to the Rotary Club of Fallbrook by school counselor Keely Smith as Potter Junior High Students of the Month. The category was “Responsibility.” Counselor Smith lauded Munoz for coming to the aid of a fellow student who was limited in English skills. Without any prompting, Munoz fully assisted the student, making it possible for the student to be successful. Consequently, Munoz’s own grades... Full story

  • Military K-9 retires after eight-year police career

    Updated Feb 4, 2010

    One of Camp Pendleton’s oldest police K-9’s retired Jan 19, after spending eight years protecting the base. Marine dog handlers across the base said their goodbyes to Benny, who has deployed to Iraq three times and conducted thousands of search and patrol missions on base. “I am not going to miss Benny at all,” said Cpl. Jason A. Guthrie, Benny’s handler and Camp Pendleton military police officer. “That’s because he is going to be mine.” Guthrie requested to adopt Benny aft...

  • Pendleton makes changes to FECA program

    Updated Feb 4, 2010

    The commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton has issued a new base order, through the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA), which affects the installations’ civilian Marines who are injured or suffer a work-related illness. Within Base Order 12810.2D, changes to the FECA program include a streamlined application-for-the-benefits process, a Return to Work program, and other additions to help control time lost, while compensating employees for medical e...

  • Willis Allen Real Estate's Linda Sansone is consistently excellent

    Updated Feb 4, 2010

    RANCHO SANTA FE – Willis Allen Real Estate, boasting eight offices stretching from Fallbrook to Coronado, has a number of top-producing agents, including Linda Sansone, a seasoned veteran of the company’s Rancho Santa Fe office. Sansone, a Five Star Award winner, has more than a decade of experience in the Rancho Santa Fe market, as well as a background in the finance industry. She is a CPA and was formerly the CFO of one of the largest architectural and design firms in Bos...

  • Bringing life to action figures - Fallbrook man designs innovative tools to bring real-life movements to toys

    Updated Feb 4, 2010

    Many individuals have turned to the ocean for inspiration, but one Fallbrook man’s aquatic experience led him to bring revolution to a commonplace toy, creating a unique product that will soon be sweeping the nation. Mike Bellon, founder of Action Sports Toys, LLC, was inspired while surfing to create a toy that would allow children to mimic his moves on the water. “I was riding a wave at Mission Beach when I decided I wanted to be innovative. I looked at electronics and com... Full story

  • Village News' Soul Roll Expo rocks and rolls

    Updated Feb 4, 2010

    FALLBROOK - A rare local exposition showcasing skateboarding and other youth-oriented activities and fashions drew an appreciative crowd to downtown Fallbrook last Saturday. “People stopped me all day thanking us for having this event,” said Julie Reeder, president of Village New Inc., which hosted Soul Roll Expo at its historic Elder House facility. “[The youth] were so appreciative to have something to do in Fallbrook,” she said. “It accomplished what we had hoped in providi...

  • Democratic Club elects Joe Crews president

    Updated Feb 4, 2010

    FALLBROOK – E pluribus Unum, “from many one,” was the motto chosen by congress on July 4, 1776 as the symbol representing the 13 states of this newly formed, now free country, the United States. “This unity, however, must always respect the dignity and inalienable human rights of all the individuals in all our diversity,” states Joe Howard Crews, newly elected President to the Fallbrook Democratic Club. “This is why I am a Democrat.” After retiring, Crews fell in love with...

  • Tour of Historical Registry buildings planned for March 6

    Updated Feb 4, 2010

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  • Bacot joins Soroptimist International

    Updated Feb 4, 2010

    FALLBROOK – Marnie Bacot was inducted as a new member into the Fallbrook Soroptimists on January 21 during the club’s noon meeting at Rio Rico’s. Soroptimist International of Fallbrook is a volunteer service organization for business and professional women whose mission is to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. For more information about the local chapter, contact our Membership Director, Young Milton at (760) 522-7...

  • Sensuous spa treatments available during Valentine's month

    Updated Feb 4, 2010

    BONSALL – Valentines can experience a True Love Couples Massage Special and be transformed into chocolate dipped strawberries at Simplify Your Life Day Spa in Bonsall. Two individuals can be accommodated in the couples’ suite, massaged alongside each other in a warm strawberry massage cream for 60 minutes. Next, each individual is coated with Simplify’s special hot chocolate body dip and wrapped in warm blankets to enjoy a soothing experience and hydrate their skin. As their bodies rest, the experts give the couple relax... Full story

  • Rainbow Planning Group attempts to rename existing roads; offers alternatives to railway

    Updated Feb 4, 2010

    In an attempt to ensure the safety of Rainbow Valley residents, the Rainbow Planning Group (RPG) and Rainbow Valley Fire Department are working on providing new names or renaming existing roads in the Rainbow area. “For the past 50 years, the county has issued lot splits that began with 40 acres being split into four 10-acre lots, which were then split into two five-acre lots,” said RPG Chair Jim Anderson. “In the allotment process, easements were made without the county asking for addresses.” According to Anderson, several...

  • Concert will rock with 60s and 70s music to help worthy causes

    Updated Feb 4, 2010

    Food, money and rock-n-roll all share a helpful purpose as some students from Fallbrook High School’s Madrigal and Warrior band programs get to strum and sing with the San Diego award-winning classic rock band, Rockola, to a crowd of more than 500 on March 20. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. and benefit the Fallbrook Food Pantry, the Madrigals choral group and the Warrior Band. It will be held at the Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts. Pavilion seating is $20 a t...

  • NCFPD budget continues to shrink; labor contracts loom

    Updated Feb 4, 2010

    The North County Fire Protection District (NCFPD) board of directors was presented with a mid-year budget review on Jan. 26 and told that this year’s budget may experience tougher times. When NCFPD chief Bill Metcalf presented status of the budget to the board at the beginning of the fiscal year, July 1, 2009, he had anticipated there would be a 4 percent reduction needed, but as the year has progressed, Metcalf said the outcome has been “as bad as it was anticipated, maybe worse.” “When the fiscal year started, we realize...

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