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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Matt Chico became the first Fallbrook High School graduate to play Major League Baseball when he pitched for the Washington Nationals April 4 in Washington. Chico was the Nationals’ starting pitcher against the Florida Marlins. He threw four innings and did not receive a decision in the Nationals’ 7-6 victory. “It was an exciting time,” Chico said of his major league debut. “It was one I was hoping for for a long time and finally got a chance to do it.” Chico pitched to two batters in the fifth inning before being relie... Full story
Marcus Bresnahan set season and career Fallbrook High School boys basketball records for three-point shots made. Bresnahan sank 83 treys during the 2006-07 season, bringing his career total to 221. “It’s just an honor to have those, and I’ll never forget my experience at Fallbrook High School,” Bresnahan said. Bresnahan, who was on the freshman team as a ninth-grader but spent three years on the Warrior varsity, broke his own single-season record of 75 successful three-point shots set during his sophomore season. Prior t... Full story
Tiffany Hunter was named the Avocado League’s Player of the Year for girls basketball, and two of her teammates also earned all-league honors. In addition to Hunter, Marshai Iverson was named to the league’s first team. Katie Gangnath earned a selection to the Avocado League second team. The all-league players were selected by the Avocado League coaches. “All three of them are extremely deserving,” said Fallbrook coach Len Whitacre. Hunter earned first-team all-league honors for 2005-06 and was named to the league...
Although Fallbrook High School’s gymnastics team lost an April 3 meet at Poway, the 208.5-159 loss was actually encouraging for the Fallbrook team. “Our scores have certainly gone up,” said Fallbrook coach Debbie Mericle. “We are improving.” This year the Warriors actually have a win during the season. On March 13 Fallbrook hosted Westview at Fallbrook High School, which was the Warriors’ first true home meet in five years. “Our equipment was not up to par. We were not able to have meets at home,” Mericle said. In the early y...
Three members of Fallbrook High School’s boys basketball team were given all-league honors by the Avocado League’s coaches. Point guard Cory Clark earned first-team all-league honors, shooting guard Marcus Bresnahan received second-team recognition, and forward Nolan Robinson was given honorable mention distinction. “All three of them were deserving of the honors,” said Fallbrook coach Mike West. The all-league honor is the first for Clark, a senior. “Cory had a tremendous year,” West said. “In league he played extremely wel... Full story
A grant provided by the national governing body of lacrosse to a Fallbrook club program for middle-school students is serving its purpose. In early 2006 Warrior Lacrosse Club received a grant from US Lacrosse for new equipment. “We felt we would give it a shot, and we were very fortunate to get it,” said Frank Rotunda, who runs Warrior Lacrosse Club. Rotunda is in the New Jersey Lacrosse Hall of Fame; he was a college coach for more than 20 years at the Stevens Institute of Technology and also served as that school’s athle...
TEMECULA — Fallbrook resident Weston Taylor of Linfield Christian High School has announced his decision to attend Seattle Pacific University (SPU) in the fall and play basketball for the NCAA Division II program. After leading the Lions to the school’s first-ever CIF-SS championship game appearance and a 21-9 record, Taylor has decided to continue his hoops career at SPU. A first team all-CIF point guard, Taylor chose Seattle Pacific over several NAIA and NCAA Division III schools in the southern California area, including h...
Ryan Smith will be spending this summer in Canada as a member of the Yorkton Cardinals, who play in the Western Major Baseball League. The 2006 Fallbrook High School graduate, who is currently a freshman at Butte Community College in Oroville, will be one of 22 players on the Yorkton roster. “I’m excited,” Smith said. “Everything is working out so far.” Smith was a shortstop on the Fallbrook High School varsity team for four years, concluding his high school career with the Warriors’ loss to Poway in the 2006 CIF Division I...
Live Oak Elementary School is holding a spring book fair Tuesday, April 24, through Friday, April 27, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The book fair will also be open during the Live Oak open house on Thursday, April 26, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.! Come browse and shop at the book fair in the library for fantastic books at fantastic prices and stock up for the summer!... Full story
BONSALL — During the April 17 meeting of the Bonsall Union School District Board of Trustees, the following students were honored as April Students of the Month: Trystan Alvarez, fifth grade, Bonsall Elementary; Cesar Loera, sixth grade, Sullivan Middle School; Brian Estrabillo, fifth grade, Bonsall West Elementary; and Rosa Marrufo, fourth grade, Vivian Banks Charter School....
On April 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., La Paloma Elementary School at 300 Heald Lane will be holding its annual Book Fair in conjunction with its Open House. Funds raised by the fair will be used to improve the school’s library. All are encouraged to stop by and discover books for the entire family!... Full story
FALLBROOK — Teresita Leimer, administrator of the Fallbrook Montessori School, recently accepted an invitation to participate in a week-long Oxford Round Table seminar on “Education for the Future: Public Versus Religious Schooling,” held March 25-30 at Lincoln College, University of Oxford, in Oxford, England. Leimer was one of 34 scholars, religious leaders and administrators in education and policy chosen internationally through a select screening process to take part in this event. The purpose of the Oxford Round Table is...
Author Kevin Gerard shares his new book series, “Conor and the Crossworlds,” with sixth grade students at La Paloma School March 30. After a PowerPoint presentation chronicling the books, Gerard answered students’ questions.... Full story
The Boys & Girls Clubs’ After School Programs at Live Oak, William H. Frazier, Maie Ellis and Fallbrook Street elementary schools all attended a whale-watching field trip near the end of March. Everyone enjoyed themselves except for a few queasy stomachs. Frazier and Fallbrook Street also visited The Imagination Workshop, Temecula’s Children’s Museum. Some students were unsure about what they could touch at the museum but soon realized they could let their imaginations roam....
Last week, Fallbrook FFA members participated in the experience of a lifetime at the State FFA Leadership Conference. This year, Fallbrook’s two delegates were Saber Youman and Kandace Kooyman. These two individuals went to seminars throughout the week and voted on issues in the FFA. This was an outstanding opportunity for students to make connections with fellow members from all across the state of California that will be bonds they will kindle throughout their lives and long after their FFA years are over. There were w...
Fallbrook Library, located at 124 South Mission Road, has announced the following programs. For more information, please call the library at (760) 728-2373 unless otherwise indicated. For adults • Through April 30 – Fourth Annual Community Read, sponsored by Friends of the Fallbrook Library. Selection: “My Life in France” by Julia Child and Alex Prud’Homme • April 27, 11:30 a.m. – Friends of the Fallbrook Library Annual Luncheon. Guest speaker: Alex Prud’Homme. Pala Mesa Resort, 2001 South Old Highway 395, Fallbrook. Reservat...
Among the March 20 actions of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors was the presentation of a report on “Libraries of the Future” for the County Library system, and library director Jose Aponte emphasized that technology won’t eliminate physical libraries but instead will enhance them. “They’re no longer passive places, but they’re active ones with impact,” Aponte said. Aponte stressed that the stereotypical librarian with a turtleneck and glasses on a string wasn’t the image of the 21st century library system. “This p...
Lauren Gilbert of Rainbow Valley Grange enjoys the sunny weather at Rider’s Field on April 1 with her horse, Melody. The combo won the Reserve Highpoint trophy (second place) in the Western Equitation 17 and under division in Fallbrook’s Show Season Opener Equestrian Schooling Show, put on by Rainbow Valley Grange. Vista resident Megan McConnell, 3, is questioned by judge Jill Gentile as show emcee Mr. Jim gets a kick out of the day’s youngest rider. With her mother leading the way, Megan and horse Copper were the only entry...
What would you do if someone told you that you had to prepare over a ton of guacamole for the Fallbrook Avocado Festival? Would you laugh in disbelief? Faint from sheer shock? Or would you head for the nearest exit? Surprisingly, George Bamber, owner of the ever-popular Holy Guaca-Moly, does not succumb to any of the previous scenarios. Instead, he compares festival day to preparing for a small war. “You better be prepared like you are going into battle,” said Bamber, laughing. “I can’t tell you how much intensity and pre...
The agricultural commissioner’s disaster report on the losses due to the January freeze indicate an estimated crop value loss of $114,744,561 million. The damage included an estimated $37,472,387 to avocado crops, the largest single crop damage total. Bedding plants suffered the second-highest loss total at an estimated $23,561,279, while ornamental shrubs and trees took an estimated loss of $16,513,680. Cut flowers and foliage, lemons, and herbs also exceeded $5 million in damage. “I think the overall damage number was hig...
Kate Derr was crowned Miss Fallbrook at the pageant held Sunday evening, April 15, at the Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts. The pageant was sponsored by Soroptimist International of Fallbrook. Derr, the daughter of Lillian Rajkovich and Joe Gregory, was sponsored by Albertsons; Edwin Stewart, DMD; and Peter’s Auto Center....
Fallbrook residents Scott and Cindy Beebe are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie, to Peter Breslin, son of Peter and Ruth Breslin of Redlands, CA. Katie and Pete are both graduates of the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Academy and will be married in July....
Presented by Phyllis Sweeney, the first Encouraging Engaged Couple award goes to Tom Beckmeir and Natalie Zimmerman, who will be married on November 10 in Fallbrook....
The Fallbrook Garden Club has scheduled their Third Annual Garden Tour for Saturday, June 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some of Fallbrook’s finest private gardens will be included on the tour. Tickets and maps are available for $20 each or two for $35 by mail (check payable to Pat Rinker, c/o Fallbrook Garden Club, PO Box 1702, Fallbrook, CA 92028) or the day of the tour at the Village Square (corner of Alvarado and Main) in downtown Fallbrook. The square will also offer a variety of displays, raffle prizes and garden items for s...
The Bonsall Rotary Club will host its 12th annual Wine & Food Festival on Friday evening, May 18, at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. The event is the largest of its kind in North San Diego County. Numerous domestic and international wineries will participate. For the first time, locally brewed beer will be available. Attendees will sample award-winning wines and enjoy complementary dishes and hors d’oeuvres prepared by local restaurants and food caterers. Dancing and live entertainment will be provided by A...
