Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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AZUSA — The following Azusa Pacific University (APU) students from Fallbrook have made the academic dean’s list. They were joined by more than 1,470 other students receiving the same honor. • Jennifer A. Star, nursing major, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald P. Star • Chaili C. Brittain, communication studies major, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Brittain • Shelby C. Alkire, social work major, daughter of Mrs. Susan Leonard • Jonathan B. Hedden, undeclared major, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale M. Hedden • Michaele B. Holman, nursi...
BOSTON — Northeastern University is pleased to recognize Fallbrook resident Molly Deckert for distinguishing herself academically during the course of the school year. Deckert was recently named to the university’s dean’s list for the fall semester, which ended in December 2006, and is majoring in American Sign Language. To achieve the dean’s list distinction, students must carry a full program of at least four courses, have a quality point average of 3.25 or greater out of a possible 4.0 and carry no single grade lower t...
Potter Junior High School student Mike Callahan studies the board during a recent chess tournament at Potter. Callahan was later named tournament champion and presented with an electronic chess set donated by the Fallbrook Vintage Car Club. Thirty-five students vied for first place in the no-elimination competition. Callahan is a second-time champion; he also won a tournament last November and was presented with a 20-pound turkey donated by Major Market. Chess has proven popular at Potter, as more than 60 students play daily...
Honored as Students of the Month for March in the Bonsall Union School District are (from left) Anayeli Sanchez, seventh grade, Sullivan Middle School; Amy Arias, fifth grade, Bonsall Elementary School; Phillip Do, fourth grade, Bonsall West; and Miguel Chavarria, fifth grade, Vivian Banks Charter School.... Full story
FALLBROOK — The average teacher who retired in 2005 dedicated 26 years of his or her life to California’s students. For many, that dedication did not end after leaving the classroom. In volunteer services, Avocado Division #81 Fallbrook California Retired Teachers (CRTA) reported 139,195.5 hours of volunteerism in 2006. These hours compute to a total of $2,412, 258. Eugenia (Genie) Summers, who has contributed 3,050 of these hours to several community projects, has been recognized as Fallbrook CRTA Div. #81 distinguished Vol...
FALLBROOK — At a Rotary Club of Fallbrook luncheon, the club and Potter Junior High School (PJHS) Principal Lisa Denham recognized four PJHS students, all with 3.8 to 4.0 grade point averages, for “Highest Achievement” and excellence in academic performance. Recognizing and honoring youth is part of the ongoing Rotary commitment to youths and schools. The PJHS students – seventh-graders Jacqueline Eskue and Andrew Dong Lee and eighth-graders Cassandra Strizak and Donaldson Whigan – received certificates of achieveme...
The county’s Planning Commission voted 6-1 March 9 to recommend approval of a Specific Plan Amendment, rezone, tentative map, and Major Use Permit for the Pala Mesa Highlands project. Since a Specific Plan Amendment must be approved by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission hearing will be followed by a Board of Supervisors hearing at a future date. The recommended plan amendment would allow for 124 single-family residential lots, at least half of which would be single-story. The Planning Commissio...
On March 15, 30 Fallbrook Union Elementary School District teachers received warnings of reassignment or layoff. For counselor Dee Jarvis, who works four days a week at Fallbrook Street School and one day at La Paloma, the Reduction In Force (RIF) warnings are “business as usual.” Jarvis has felt the unease of this notification for the past 11 years. It’s the way the district must do its job. Even though most of the RIF warnings will be rescinded by late May, each time it happens teachers and their families face a phase... Full story
Pastor Phil Tukua of Christ The King Church was one of the speakers at the Candlelight Vigil for Peace held Sunday evening at the Village Square. The vigil, organized by independent members of the Democratic Club and members of Veterans for Peace to mark the beginning of the fifth year of the war in Iraq, was a respectful ceremony to honor the war dead and acknowledge the price paid by the thousands of war wounded troops and their families....
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on the recommended 2007-08 annual funding plan for Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Shelter Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS programs, and the preliminary hearing indicates that Fallbrook will receive $270,000 in CDBG funds. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote March 13 recommends $135,000 for playground shade structures at the Fallbrook Community Center, $100,000 for the design of East Alvarado Street s...
David and Annette Puchta announced plans to withdraw their application for an Administrative Permit to build a pair of horse barns on their Bonsall property, although the response of other horse owners to the substantive issues raised during hearings at the county’s Planning Commission has created a second battle which will likely continue after the Puchtas have selected an alternative to their Administrative Permit. The Puchtas proposed an 11,520 square foot barn which would include 40 stalls – 28 of which would be used for...
SAN DIEGO — Amber Jill Cisneros of Fallbrook was selected March 12 to participate in the 2007 Miss Teen San Diego competition, which will take place April 1. Cisneros submitted an application and took part in an interview session that was conducted by Stephanie Town, this year’s San Diego pageant coordinator. Cisneros will compete for her share of over $20,000 in prizes and specialty gifts that will be distributed to contestants. She will have an opportunity to display her personality and interviewing skills when int...
Dancers past, present and future, all ages and skill levels, are invited to the creation of the Fallbrook Dance Community. What is needed? A place to dance – preferably with wood floors – a stereo system and dancers. This is a simple endeavor and help is needed. Let’s dance! For more information visit http://dancefallbrook.blogspot.com or call Holly Steele at (760) 685-7155.... Full story
FALLBROOK — Learn the mysteries of the chaparral, wildfire and grizzly bears through a presentation led by Richard Halsey and sponsored by the Fallbrook Land Conservancy. The presentation will take place at 7 p.m. March 29. Halsey, a chaparral ecologist, writer and director of The California Chaparral Field Institute, will describe the chaparral’s unique natural history, why it represents such a vital link to nature for all Californians and the truth concerning its many myths and surprising mysteries. There will also be a s...
Enjoy Fallbrook’s 21st Annual Avocado Festival on April 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will contain 350 booths and 55 different types of food, including Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Thai and other ethnic foods, Fallbrook’s famous Guacamole, hot dogs and hamburgers, barbecue, shaved ice, avocado ice cream and soft drinks. Two refreshment areas will be offered with live music by Blue Zone and the Avocado Moon Band. Regional artisans’ products – such as hand-blown glass, carved avocado wood, jewelry, musical instruments, hand-... Full story
The Fallbrook Citizens’ Crime-Prevention/Neighborhood Rehab Committee is sponsoring a free presentation on the latest trends in gang activity and local updates on narcotics, gangs and crime. This meeting is open to the public and will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, in the Zion Lutheran Church Social Hall, 1405 East Fallbrook Street. In order to combat gangs, drug-trafficking and crime in the community, residents are encouraged to constantly stay informed and be vigilant. A Spanish interpreter will be a... Full story
Family Appreciation Night will be held April 20 at Frazier Elementary by the school’s PTA. This is a “thank you” from the PTA to families for their support of programs, fundraisers and volunteerism. Games, prizes, food, entertainment (square dancers), music and opportunity drawings will be offered....
Fred and Jessie Fahnestock of Fallbrook celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary on March 11. They were married in Los Angeles on March 11, 1938. Fred served in WWII in the US Air Force as a tail-gunner in a B-24 Bomber in the European Theater. After the war, Fred worked for a short time for a car dealer. After schooling and tests he was hired as technical inspector for the Government Procurement Agencies. Fred retired in 1976. The Fahnestocks have two children, Fred Fahnestock, Grand Junction, CO, and Jim Fahnestock,...
CAMP PENDLETON — Camp Pendleton’s Las Flores Adobe National Historic Landmark welcomed a visit from the Fallbrook Angel Society on March 12 to celebrate the Society’s recent donation of $2,500 to the restoration project, thereby helping the Docents reach their goal of $20,000 in matching funds that is necessary to receive a San Diego County grant. The occasion was marked with a short recognition ceremony and a tour was given of the unusual two-story 1860s adobe home for approximately 20 directors of the Angel Society. The A...
Since we have learned that the bones of Jesus have been found along with his wife and son, we are in need of a new religion. I guess I will start my own. If he is still buried, he could not have ascended. If he did not ascend, he will not be coming back. So I may as well abandon Christianity and look for something else. Thanks to the brilliant Hollywood producers of imaginary content, I am now free of the burdens of Christianity and the moral restrictions it demands. Think of the new possibilities. Without Jesus, how can we... Full story
In response to all who complain about the noise coming from Camp Pendleton, every time we hear the helicopters we run outside, salute them (even though we realize they cannot see us) and say to each other, “The sound of freedom – isn’t it beautiful!” MaryAnne T. Jones...
Idiot status to the chronic complaints regarding living in military towns. Fact #1: upon escrow, disclosure documents state (in black ink) noise, vibration, air craft and the like and the buyer agrees to accept this fact and signs it off (accepting). Not only did you buy the house near a military base, you bought all that goes with it; you chose to ignore the warnings. Live with it or move. Out-of-town implants are truly stupid. Melissa D. Corcoran...
This comment is for those who complain about the loud noises coming from Camp Pendleton. Go read your real estate contract. I’m fairly certain there is a notice there that indicates you are buying property near a military base (which was established in the 1940s!) and that you will hear noise from military training. If you don’t like the noise, move away! This also goes for those who complain about the airport noise; you knew it was there before you bought, so stop complaining about it. Jeff Backus... Full story
That does it. We are paying property tax for roads, schools and protection. Our Sheriff’s detail for North County and especially the formerly low-crime areas of Bonsall and Fallbrook is dangerously understaffed. We need more deputies and we need them now. Bonsall and Fallbrook residents are older and wealthier and soft targets for criminals. We need a strong law enforcement presence. It is time to contact Supervisor Horn and demand support for our Sheriff! Victor L. Kovner, MD, FACP Bonsall... Full story
The Fallbrook Rugby Clubs would like to thank Pedro’s Tacos for their generous donation. We were able to feed all four teams and families after last Sunday’s match against the Fullerton Lions. The under 14 team, Fallbrook Braves, won 36-20 to take sole possession of first place. The under 16 team, Fallbrook Warriors, were down 17-5 and battled back before falling 23-20 in a very hard-fought match. It was their first loss of the season. Thanks, again, to Pedro’s Tacos and to all of the parents who helped make Sunday’s matches... Full story
