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Articles from the June 23, 2011 edition


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  • Club Invention program now at Bonsall Elementary

    Updated Jun 23, 2011

    BONSALL - In partnership with the nonprofit Invent Now organization, Bonsall Education Foundation is pleased to offer the Club Invention program at Bonsall Elementary to children entering grades one through six. This exciting four-day summer experience immerses children in imaginative play that reinforces and supplements school-year learning through inquiry-based activities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Each day, children rotate through three integrated modules that require creative thinking to solve... Full story

  • Christ the King kids club does community service

    Updated Jun 23, 2011

    FALLBROOK – The Christ the King Lutheran Church Kids Club group finished out the school year with a community service project – picking up trash at both the Pico Promenade walkway and at Los Jilgueros Preserve. Since the Kids Club group frequents these two Fallbrook locations for after school activities, they decided to lend a hand to keep them clean. The fourteen students, from grades three through six, and their leaders collected multiple bags of trash from both... Full story

  • "The Prince of Preachers-Live" at Fallbrook First Baptist Church

    Updated Jun 23, 2011

    FALLBROOK – The First Baptist Church of Fallbrook is hosting a portrayal of the famed 1800s preacher Charles Haddon Spurgeon on July 3 at 10 a.m. Dave Aranda-Richards, a Fallbrook resident and professional actor has enacted a program titled “The Prince of Preachers-Live” in churches and secular venues in every state except Hawaii, will present Spurgeon’s sermon, “The Present Crisis,” verbatim. According to Richards, the sermon was preached on the morning of July 13,...

  • Sullivan holds successful Career Day event

    Updated Jun 23, 2011

    BONSALL – On May 25, Sullivan Middle School sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students participated in Career Day 2011 hosted by principal Janet Whiddon. The students were able to choose three career speakers to listen to from a list of 30 professions. A large number of community members participated in the event that was coordinated by Mary Thurlow, Lana Massimini, and PTSA President Kristi Kehl. The impressive list of professionals included: aerospace physicist Mark... Full story

  • Winner of bookmark contest announced

    Updated Jun 23, 2011

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  • High school students earn $2 million in scholarships

    Updated Jun 23, 2011

    Michael Adame, Modesto Comm. College, SD County Fair Jr. Livestock Auction Hercillia Aguirre, CSU San Marcos, Academic: State University Grant, Live Oak AVID Girls Alan Albino, CSU San Marcos, AVID/Classroom of the Future Foundation Scholarship, BECA Camp Scholarship, BECA Hunner Scholarship, CSF: Highest Honors, Dinwiddie, E. Wright Yount, Enrique Camerena, Fallbrook Democratic Club, Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary, Francisco Jose Parodi Memorial Schol.; AVID Region 9 SD County, Fred E Jackson & Margaret Jackson, Magee Zachary...

  • Team Bartlett says, 'now is literally the best time in recorded history to buy a house in America'

    Updated Jun 23, 2011

    FALLBROOK – Local real estate professionals Al, Vicky and Brett Bartlett, who comprise Team Bartlett, say, “Now is literally the best time in recorded history to buy a house in America.” The Bartletts cite their claim based on the writings of Dr. Steve Sjuggerud, author of “True Wealth,” one of the top five worldwide financial newsletters. “Right now, today, US real estate is the most affordable it’s ever been. Ever. When I say ‘affordable,’ I am looking at three things... Full story

  • Sheriff's Log

    Updated Jun 23, 2011

    6/11 1900 Gray Rabbit Hollow Ln. Residential burglary 6/12 900 E. Mission Rd. Arrest: burglary 1000 S. Main Ave. Arrest: drunk in public 1000 S. Main Ave. Vandalism 900 Alturas Rd. Burglary 6/13 5500 Camino del Cielo Vehicle burglary 500 S. Main Ave. Vandalism 100 E. Mission Rd. Theft of utility services 1200 S. Main Ave. Arrest: use/under infl. of controlled substance 1200 E. Fallbrook St. Violate domestic relations court order N. Brandon Rd. @ E. Alvarado St. Arrest: possess controlled substance 6/14 3500 Esterlina Dr.... Full story

  • Monarez to compete for Miss Petite America title

    Updated Jun 23, 2011

    FALLBROOK – When Christiana Monarez was selected Miss Fallbrook 2009 she had no idea how much it would change her life. Attending Fallbrook schools and living in Fallbrook for much of her life, she knew the community was a big part of who she is. What she did not fully comprehend was how amazing Fallbrook was or how truly blessed she was to live in this remarkable town. She passionately represented Fallbrook throughout San Diego County, informing everyone about the...

  • Supervisors approve helicopter maintenance and training contracts

    Updated Jun 23, 2011

    The San Diego County Board of Supervisors authorized sole-source contracts for maintenance and training needs of the Sheriff’s Department helicopters. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote June 14 authorizes sole-source procurement of parts, equipment, service, and training from Bell Helicopter, MD Helicopter, the Civil Aerospace Division of Rolls Royce, or from authorized distributors and service centers. The contract for helicopter pilot certifications and training is for a five-year period and the sole-source purchase aut...

  • RWQCB continues hearing on FPUD treatment plant permit renewal

    Updated Jun 23, 2011

    The Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) had been scheduled to consider a renewal of the Fallbrook Public Utility District’s (FPUD) waste discharge permit for FPUD’s wastewater treatment plant during the RWQCB’s June 8 meeting, but the RWQCB continued the hearing in an attempt to resolve FPUD’s concerns about some of the provisions. A target date of Sept. 14 has been set for the rescheduled hearing, although that is contingent upon the results of discussion between the staff and counsel of FPUD and the RWQCB. “We’re...

  • Del Mar resort renovated

    Updated Jun 23, 2011

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  • Supervisors endorse bill to allow JPA, MOU agreements with tribes

    Updated Jun 23, 2011

    Under the current California Government Code, tribal governments of Indian reservations are not considered public agencies and are thus not allowed to join other local governments in a joint powers authority (JPA). State Assemblyman Brian Nestande has introduced Assembly Bill 307 to include tribal governments as public agencies, and on June 14 the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to endorse AB 307. “This is a very important bill,” said Supervisor Dianne Jacob. “Many tribal governments, both locally and statewid...

  • Girl scouts graduate to next level

    Updated Jun 23, 2011

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  • Major Market to hold a pet adoption

    Updated Jun 23, 2011

    FALLBROOK – Major Market Grocery Store will be holding a pet adoption on Saturday, June 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. located at 845 S. Main Ave., next to Vince’s Pizza. They are sponsoring the local Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary. Kittens, cats, puppies galore and dogs will be available, weather permitting. For more information, call (760) 685-3533 or visit www.fallbrookanimalsanctuary.org....

  • Relay for Life supports cancer cause

    Updated Jun 23, 2011

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  • Fallbrook Art Association members win awards at San Diego County Fair

    Updated Jun 23, 2011

    FALLBROOK – Thirty-one members of the Fallbrook Art Association (FFA) were selected by this year’s San Diego County Fair judges to exhibit their fine art, sculpture, and photography works. Both the fine art and photography shows were juried, and out of approximately 1,400 fine art entries only half were chosen for the exhibition. In the Fine Arts exhibit, Ray Fedorshak received a second place award for his pastel painting ”Rocky Point;” Jim Bates received a third place...

  • Pentagon releases name of 22-year-old Marine killed in combat

    Updated Jun 23, 2011

    SAN DIEGO - The Pentagon released the name today of a 22-year-old Camp Pendleton-based Marine killed in combat this week in Afghanistan. Lance Cpl. Jared C. Verbeek of Visalia died in Helmand Province on Tuesday, according to the Department of Defense. Verbeek was a member of the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division.... Full story

  • 'Drive 395' Fun Run, Car Rally this Saturday

    Updated Jun 23, 2011

    FALLBROOK – When the Historic 395 Fun Run and Car Rally takes place this Saturday, June 25, it will signify the progress made on the marking of the historical route Traffic engineers from Riverside, Perris, San Marcos and Escondido have been scrambling to get more Historic Route 395 signs in place to help guide motor enthusiasts from northern and southern starting locations to Fallbrook’s historic Elder House in celebration of the inaugural ‘Drive 395’ fun run and rally...

  • Local groups seek TOT funds

    Updated Jun 23, 2011

    Community groups seeking Community Enhancement funds from the County of San Diego’s Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenue made their pleas during a June 6-7 San Diego County Board of Supervisors hearing. Each county supervisor has a $500,000 Community Enhancement budget and will decide how much of his or her budget will be given to each group requesting funds. Although the revenue is derived only from TOT money collected from lodging facilities in the unincorporated portion of the county, organizations in incorporated c...

  • Pro supports Pop Warner

    Updated Jun 23, 2011

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  • Polakof, Sabus win at Fallbrook Open

    Updated Jun 23, 2011

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  • Kirkpatrick-Maynard to wed

    Updated Jun 23, 2011

    FALLBROOK – Michael and Patricia Kirkpatrick of Fallbrook announce the engagement of their daughter, Kate Kirkpatrick to Billy Maynard of Houston, TX son of Steve and Molly Junell. Kirkpatrick is a graduate of the University of San Diego, and is currently is the process of completing her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at St. George’s University in Grenada, West Indies. Maynard is a graphic artist by trade and a graduate of Texas State University. He currently works f...

  • Workshop on proposed Gregory Canyon landfill to be held

    Updated Jun 23, 2011

    FALLBROOK – The County of San Diego Environmental Health Department is holding a workshop on June 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Fallbrook Library. It is intended as an opportunity for all interested parties to comment on the Gregory Canyon Landfill and CalRecycle’s regulatory responsibility for the processing of the facilities permit for the proposed solid waste facility there. All comments received during this workshop will be reviewed and considered by CalRecycle. The Fallbrook Library is located at 124 S. Mission Road. For m...

  • FUHS multi-class reunion July 29-31

    Updated Jun 23, 2011

    FALLBROOK – A Fallbrook High School reunion (for classes 1968 through 1974) will be hosted by the class of 1971 from July 29 to 31. Weekend events start on Friday, July 29, with an ice breaker from 6 to 10 p.m. On Saturday, July 30 there will be a pancake breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Fallbrook Historical Society. From 5 to 11 p.m. the multiclass reunion will be a casual dinner party at San Luis Rey Downs. Alumni can send their registration form and dinner party fee ($30 per person, check or money order) to Nancy...

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