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Articles from the March 26, 2009 edition


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  • Badillo, Brittain, Holman, Montague, Star make Deans' List at APU

    Updated Mar 26, 2009

    AZUSA — Five Fallbrook students made the spring 2008 academic Deans’ List at Azusa Pacific University. They are honored for semester grade-point average of 3.5 or above. They include: athletic training major Emily L. Badillo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Badillo; communication studies major Chaili C. Brittain, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Brittain; nursing major Michaele B. Holman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis R. Holman; physics major Jacob G. Montague, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory D. Montague; and nursing major Jen...

  • Potter Jr. High PTA needs help

    Updated Mar 26, 2009

    In these current hard economic times of budget cuts, the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) at Potter Jr. High feels it is important that each student begins the school year with the supplies needed to help them succeed. Joining with the PTA to support the students with this cause is the local Albertsons. From April 1 to April 17 the community will have the opportunity to help by contributing to Binders for a Better Education by stopping at Albertsons and, upon check-out, being...

  • Local students graduate from Kaplan College

    Updated Mar 26, 2009

    VISTA — Kaplan College’s Vista campus held a graduation ceremony on Friday, March 20, for 281 students at Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside. Students from Fallbrook who earned certificates are Andrea Espinoza and Lani Mason, healthcare and rehab therapy technicians; Elena McDowell, holistic health practitioner; Yesica Mendoza and Lineth Solis, medical administrative insurance specialists; Azucena Maldonado and Valerie Rivera, medical assistants; and Beatriz Montes, pharmacy technician....

  • Children's Day to celebrate family literacy in all cultures

    Updated Mar 26, 2009

    FALLBROOK — All branches of the San Diego County Library will host a month-long celebration of children, families and reading, El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros, throughout April. This national event culminates on April 30, “Children’s Day/Book Day,” celebrating and advocating the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Events at Fallbrook Public Library, 124 South Mission Road, will include bilingual storytime on Fridays, April 3 and 17, at 10:30 a.m. On Saturday, April 25,...

  • Students of the Month recognized at Zion Lutheran School

    Updated Mar 26, 2009

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  • Community Center offers school vacation day camp

    Updated Mar 26, 2009

    FALLBROOK — There will be no bored kids at the Fallbrook Community Center this spring vacation. For boys and girls ages 6 to 12, day camp is in session April 10-17. Each day is planned to include sports, games, arts and crafts, movies and special activities. Some of the special activities include game room tournaments, outdoor sports, team games and spring-themed arts and crafts. Kids need to bring a morning snack, sack lunch and drink. They should wear comfortable and w...

  • Incoming kindergarteners invited to open house

    Updated Mar 26, 2009

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  • Bonsall students honored for March

    Updated Mar 26, 2009

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  • Third Annual Family Literacy Day March 28

    Updated Mar 26, 2009

    FALLBROOK — As March 31 is the official state holiday recognizing the contributions of Cesar E. Chavez, the late labor and civil rights leader, Fallbrook will celebrate the legacy of Chavez on March 28 by conducting the Third Annual Fallbrook A Leer/Reading Family Literacy Day at Maie Ellis auditorium from 9 to 11 a.m. The event encourages reading as a family activity. Research shows that children who are read to at home perform much better in their academics at school and are...

  • Sharing insight on what judgment really means

    Updated Mar 26, 2009

    Each week the Village News now features a different Bible passage (or other thought-provoking message relating to faith) so that readers can share their insight and/or opinions. This interactive section allows those of various denominations and faiths to participate equally and respectfully, sharing their individual thoughts, commentary, viewpoints and/or insight on particular Biblical verses and themes. All comments and insight shared will also go on the newspaper’s Web site (www.thevillagenews.com) so it can be reviewed a...

  • Planning Commission denies Rancho Heights Road parcel map

    Updated Mar 26, 2009

    The county’s Planning Commission voted unanimously March 13 to deny a tentative parcel map for a subdivision off Rancho Heights Road in Pala, but the Planning Commission will discuss the issue of alternatives to secondary access requirements at an April 24 workshop. The lack of an acceptable fire protection plan caused the Planning Commission to vote against granting a tentative map which would have subdivided 73.8 acres into four residential parcels and one remainder parcel. “It’s not even close,” said Planning Commiss...

  • Coldwell Banker Landmark Group announces top agents

    Updated Mar 26, 2009

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  • Barbara Rodriguez: excellence in action

    Updated Mar 26, 2009

    Barbara Rodriguez, a Realtor with Sunshine Properties, has provided professional real estate services for nearly 20 years. A Fallbrook resident since 1989, she has specialized in real estate transactions in the greater Fallbrook area and the rest of San Diego County as well as southwestern Riverside County. Helping people gives Rodriguez great satisfaction. “Buying a home is a big purchase and it gives me great pleasure in helping people do this,” she said. For years, Rodriguez has continued learning different aspects of the... Full story

  • Guest Day celebrated by Pala Mesa Women's Golf Club

    Updated Mar 26, 2009

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  • Students volunteer to read Dr. Seuss

    Updated Mar 26, 2009

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  • Golf Scores

    Updated Mar 26, 2009

    San Luis Rey Downs Women’s Golf Selective Nine March 12 First flight 1. Dana Rullo 31 2. Cyndy Simons 32 1/2 Cecil Bousquet (tie) Flight two 1. Teri Stock 28 2. Cindy Dunmire 32 3. Brenda Vatnsdal 33 Flight three 1. Muggins Martin 30 2. Pat Pipher 32 3. Bev Devilbiss 34 1/2 Closest to the Pin: Bev Devilbiss Fallbrook Seniors Golf Group San Luis Rey Downs Golf Course March 17 (St. Paddy’s Day) Blind Partner Best Ball First place (tie): 57 Hugo Wied / Jon Wetzel John Davenport / Tom Tanham Third place: 58 Jon Wetzel / Hor...

  • Zion Lutheran School sends team to run cross-country

    Updated Mar 26, 2009

    FALLBROOK — Zion Lutheran School’s third through eighth grade students, under the supervision and guidance of physical education teachers Greg Carle and LaDorna Bunt, participated in the annual Lutheran Schools Cross Country Meet. The event was held at Lake Chollas Park in San Diego on March 5. The cross-country team’s youthful enthusiasm and energy was put to the test and they passed with flying colors. Winning first place in their grades’ races were fourth-grader Sarena... Full story

  • Eighth grade boys' team makes Nationals

    Updated Mar 26, 2009

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  • Guac Girls lose in indoor league finals, share regular-season title

    Updated Mar 26, 2009

    The Guac Girls, who are comprised of Fallbrook High School field hockey players, shared the regular-season North County Indoor League title and lost in the championship game. “I was very pleased,” coach Kathy Waite said of the season. “We did great. I have no qualms.” Since the indoor league takes place outside of the CIF field hockey season, the team cannot officially represent Fallbrook High School and thus cannot call themselves the Warriors. They has adopted the name Guac Girls for tournaments and indoor play. Waite c...

  • Warrior mermen set 4x50 freestyle record at Cougar Relays , JV boys take first, set 3x100 breaststroke meet record

    Updated Mar 26, 2009

    Fallbrook High School’s boys’ swim team finished second in the Cougar Relays held March 14 at Palomar College while winning four events, including the 4x50 freestyle race in which Fallbrook’s swimmers set a meet record. Rancho Buena Vista was the boys’ winner in the Cougar Relays, giving Fallbrook boys’ coach Bill Richardson his first loss to either Vista or Rancho Buena Vista. “It’s a little disappointing, but it’s inevitable, I guess, eventually,” Richardson said. Fallbrook’s junior varsity boys, however, took first... Full story

  • Pando vaults 14'1" to win Bronco Invite

    Updated Mar 26, 2009

    Fallbrook High School junior Anthony Pando cleared 14’1” to take first place in the boys’ pole vault at track and field’s Bronco Invitational held March 14 at Rancho Bernardo High School. “That is the kind of mark that will get him in there with the top in the county and move him up on the state list as well,” said Fallbrook head coach Troy Hamlin. Pando had cleared 13’6” both at a non-scoring dual meet at Ramona March 5 and at the Big Dual Invitational meet March 7 at Vista High School. The Bronco Invitational in... Full story

  • First girls' swim meet sees four CIF automatic qualifiers

    Updated Mar 26, 2009

    Fallbrook High School’s girls’ swim team began the 2009 season March 13 with a 100-70 loss to El Camino at home, but four automatic CIF qualifying times or scores were achieved. Nikki Kohls scored 208.10 points on six dives to earn automatic entry into the CIF meet. Jamie Lusher obtained an automatic score with 196.30 points on six dives, and Fallbrook’s 200-yard medley relay and 200-yard freestyle relay teams posted automatic qualifying times. Fallbrook’s 400-yard freestyle relay team swam a CIF meet consideration time, a...

  • Fallbrook golfers play El Camino

    Updated Mar 26, 2009

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  • FHS varsity baseball falls to Cathedral City 8-3

    Updated Mar 26, 2009

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  • SHERIFF'S LOG

    Updated Mar 26, 2009

    Date Vicinity Incident 3/11 W Fig Vehicle burglary 3/13 Monserate Trl Arrest: disorderly conduct 3/16 Alturas Grand theft 3/17 E Fig at S Main Arrest: obstruct/resist peace officer/EMT 3/17 Huffstatler Arrest: disorderly conduct 3/17 Rainbow Valley Blvd Residential burglary 3/17 S Mission, Bonsall Stolen vehicle 3/17 W Lilac, Bonsall Residential burglary 3/18 S Wisconsin Robbery 3/18 Winterhaven Stolen vehicle 3/18 Yesteryear Ln Grand theft 3/18 Camino Portofino Grand theft 3/18 S Mission Arrest: DUI 3/18 Sandia Creek Dr... Full story

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