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Articles from the February 25, 2017 edition


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  • Rotary recognizes Frazier's Students of the Month

    Updated Feb 25, 2017

    FALLBROOK – William H. Frazier Elementary School principal Joe Kniseley presented Students of the Month to the Rotary Club of Fallbrook at a recent weekly luncheon. Martina Lucas, fifth grade, was recognized for being a leader at Frazier for many years. She has served as a student tutor and photojournalist. Martina shared that in response to her cousin being picked on, she "got her friends together and worked on a presentation to students to teach them how to not bully, to be...

  • Garcia named to Dean's List at Columbia State

    Updated Feb 25, 2017

    COLUMBIA, TN – Columbia State Community College has named Noelle Garcia of Fallbrook to the Dean's List for earning academic honors for the fall 2016 semester. "Students who earn Dean's List status have shown a high level of commitment to their education," said Dr. Margaret D. Smith, the executive vice president and provost for academic affairs and student programs and services. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must earn 12 or more credit hours for the semester with a GPA of 3.50 or higher. Columbia State, a t...

  • Slow cookers, an easy and fun way to prepare meals

    Updated Feb 25, 2017

    Kim’s Slow Cooker Pulled PorkIngredients: - 4-pound pork loin roast - 1/2 bottle of Dale’s Steak Seasoning - 2 packages beef onion soup mix - 1 diced onion - Barbecue sauce of your choice. I am partial to Sweet Baby Ray’s Hickory and Brown Sugar. - Dry rub of your choosing. (Optional)Directions: - The night before cooking, dice the onions and marinate the meat in a container using 1/2 of the bottle of Dale’s Steak Seasoning. To get more flavor, I poke holes in the meat an... Full story

  • New legislation aimed to provide more career opportunities

    Updated Feb 25, 2017

    SACRAMENTO – Assemblymembers Marie Waldron (R-Escondido) and Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) recently announced legislation to provide more career opportunities to students and underprivileged Californians as part of the bipartisan “Better Jobs for a Better California” package. Assembly Bill 316 will fund innovative technical career training and employment programs, support organizations to help disadvantaged Californians break through barriers to success to find work, and fund nonprofit groups that help community college stude...

  • No Doubt tribute band No Duh part of free entertainment lineup at Pala

    Updated Feb 25, 2017

    PALA – Pala Casino Spa & Resort will continue its free events series in March featuring the 60+ Club at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and 12:30 p.m. on Thursdays; the underground wine CAVE and Luis Rey’s on weekends, and tribute concerts at 8 p.m. on Saturdays in the Infinity Showroom. The free March entertainment schedule includes: Tribute Concerts, 8 p.m., Saturdays, Infinity Showroom - March 11, No Duh, a tribute to No Doubt, followed by Club Infinity with DJ Shy - March 18, Dog and...

  • 'Perfect Arrangement' unravels at Horton Grand Theatre

    Updated Feb 25, 2017

    Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to the Village News The West Coast premiere of "Perfect Arrangement" by Topher Payne opened to a full house at the Horton Grand Theatre in downtown San Diego on Feb. 11. Set in Washington D.C, at the height of McCarthyism, "Perfect Arrangement" is a play about factual happenings implemented by the government at a time when investigations were conducted within the U.S. State Department in the 1950s. What is now often referred to as a witch...

  • Bird club to meet March 4 in Vista

    Updated Feb 25, 2017

    VISTA – The North County Aviculturists (pet bird owners and breeders) will meet Saturday, March 4, at 7 p.m. at the Vista Masonic Lodge, 761 Eucalyptus Ave. Members will share their ideas and answer questions in a round table discussion. Refreshments will be provided and admission is free. For more information, visit ncabirdclub.com....

  • Hawk tests positive for West Nile virus; protect against mosquitoes

    Updated Feb 25, 2017

    Gig Conaughton County of San Diego Communications Office A dead red-tailed hawk found in Valley Center has tested positive for West Nile virus, the first detection of the potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease in 2017 in San Diego County. San Diego County environmental health officials immediately reminded people they should protect themselves from mosquitoes and follow the County’s “Prevent, Protect, Report” guidelines year-round. Mosquitoes are cold-blooded and generally do not bite in temperatures 50 degrees Fahre... Full story

  • Don’t rely on pharmacies to catch drug interactions

    Trudy Lieberman|Updated Feb 25, 2017

    Rural Health News Service When you fill a prescription at your local pharmacy, you assume the medicine you receive is safe and won’t interact badly with other drugs you’re taking. That’s not an unreasonable assumption, considering that pharmacists enjoy a positive reputation among the public. A recent Gallup poll found that pharmacists are among the most trusted professionals ranking second only to nurses. But pharmacists’ reputations as patient guardians may be unwarranted. The results of an investigation published by the Ch...

  • Millions diagnosed with clinical depression each year in U.S.

    Updated Feb 25, 2017

    Dr. Terry A Rondberg Special to The Village News Everybody feels sad once in a while. Depression, on the other hand, is a complex state characterized by profound sadness, sluggishness, feelings of worthlessness, and a loss of interest in social activities. There are 15 million people in the U.S. diagnosed with clinical depression annually. Feeling down sometimes is a normal part of life. But when you're obsessed with sadness or hopelessness so much that it keeps you from living life like you want to, this behavior is a sign...

  • Cheer squad tryouts coming up

    Updated Feb 25, 2017

    FALLBROOK – Know a Fallbrook High School student or incoming freshman who just loves to cheer and would like to enthusiastically support their school and community? They might be a perfect fit for the Fallbrook High School cheer squad. The cheerleading program will have a Tryout Parents’ Meeting on Wednesday, March 22 at 6 p.m. in Room 201 at FHS. This is an opportunity to learn about everything involved in cheerleading. Tryouts will be held on April 4, 5 and 6 from 6 to 8 p... Full story

  • Ramona holds off Fallbrook for 61-54 victory

    Updated Feb 25, 2017

  • FTB warns of tax season scams

    Updated Feb 25, 2017

    SACRAMENTO – The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) has issued a warning to businesses and individuals that identity theft and refund fraud schemes are off to a rampant start this filing season. Employers in particular are a target for scammers disguising themselves as human relations officers in order to steal employee data. When criminals are able to successfully steal an employee’s information, they often file a fraudulent tax return in an attempt to claim and redirect a taxpayer’s refund. About 100 businesses employing 126,000 ind...

  • Re: Supervisors direct staff to develop marijuana dispensary ban ordinance [Village News, 2/16/2017]

    Updated Feb 25, 2017

    Your article in the Feb 16 addition on marijuana legalization was excellent. A large majority of the California voters approved the legalization of recreational marijuana use and cultivation with Prop 64. It appears that many of our local elected officials think it is their duty to protect us from our own wishes by continuing the prohibition. I am particularly appalled by the actions of the County Supervisors who had a good proposal from their staff on how to handle the set up and structure of the commercialization of...

  • PTSA says thank you

    Updated Feb 25, 2017

    The Maie Ellis Elementary PTSA Art Program would like to thank the Fallbrook Art Center and Mary Perhacs for giving our students the opportunity to experience world class art right here in Fallbrook. Ms. Perhacs made special arrangements to accommodate 24 of our classes during the 8th Annual Signature American Watermedia Exhibition (currently open) so that more than 500 of our students could attend and participate in a guided tour of the show. Field trips are an uncommon experience in most schools these days due to budget...

  • A 'Thank You' to angels and heroes

    Updated Feb 25, 2017

    I would like to thank everyone that rallied up as one to search for and recover Roland Phillips and Phillip Campbell, the two that died when their car was swept off of a flooded roadway in Rainbow during the flash floods last month. I am the widow of Roland and legal guardian of Phillip, the two loves of my life. I wanted to somehow thank Rena Solomon and all that were involved in both the search and rescue operation, and also the love and support that the community, as a whole, showed myself and all family members affected... Full story

  • Hooking kids on fishing

    Updated Feb 25, 2017

    Assemblymember Marie Waldron AD-75 (R) My new Assembly Bill 478 will raise the age requirement for the purchase of fishing licenses by two years. By raising the age from 16 to 18 years, we will expose larger numbers of California’s youth to nature, expand their life experiences and perhaps, their futures. This is especially important for youth living in inner cities or underserved communities. For many kids, putting down the iPhone or shutting off the video game to pick up a fishing pole may be something they may never get a...

  • Is there enough room on 50 acres for the Arroyo Toad and a high school?

    Updated Feb 25, 2017
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    Julie Reeder There has been constant controversy over the new Bonsall High School lately, before and after the election, and while it’s inconvenient, I believe it’s healthy for the community. There are obvious issues and concerns for neighbors as it relates to traffic, noise, space, etc. It’s too bad that it has to cost taxpayers money to move forward or defend the project. However, if our community is going to be a reflection of the citizens, and we’re going to be good neighbors, it’s good that we have legal ways to work t... Full story