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Articles from the August 30, 2007 edition


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  • Schuveiller named Warriors' new baseball coach

    Updated Aug 30, 2007

    Jesse Schuveiller was named Fallbrook High School’s new varsity head baseball coach August 10. Schuveiller, who was an assistant coach on the 2007 varsity team, replaces Matt Parker as the Warriors’ head coach. “Just very excited for the opportunity,” he said. Schuveiller, who teaches English at Fallbrook High School, began his fourth year at the school when the academic year commenced August 20. He has also been an assistant coach on the Warriors’ freshman and junior varsity baseball teams during his Fallbrook High Scho...

  • Win at Lakeside rodeo gives Popko CJRA points lead

    Updated Aug 30, 2007

    Kerry Popko returned to the lead in the California Junior Rodeo Association’s Pole Bending points standings by winning that event August 18 at the Lakeside Rodeo Grounds. The August CJRA competition also marked the junior rodeo debut of Fallbrook’s Alyssa Clukey, who finished fifth in her first-ever CJRA Pole Bending competition. The Pole Bending win was the second CJRA first-place showing in a row for Popko, who also won the July 14 event at Camp Pendleton’s Ace Bowen Rodeo Grounds. Popko earned 48 CJRA points for the July...

  • FYSL kicks off season with Opening Day

    Updated Aug 30, 2007

    Opening Day kickoff for Fallbrook Youth Soccer League (FYSL) Recreational Soccer and FURY Soccer Club started off with a Pancake Breakfast held at Ingold Park on Saturday. Following the breakfast were activities that included jolly jumps, various games and tractor rides. Booths were set up for purchase of FYSL items and soccer equipment. A silent auction featuring gift baskets, each with a different theme, was held along with several 50/50 raffles. Proceeds from the auction and raffle will be used for equipment and to offset...

  • STAR test scores rise slightly

    Updated Aug 30, 2007

    Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) released their 2006-2007 California Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) report last week. Although most scores were slightly up, fifth grade math declined. Referring to the overall results, Dr. Brian Jacobs said, “We are making headway. We’ve had no major declines except for fifth grade math.” Jacobs is the assistant superintendent for educational services for the district. It will be his job to find out why the anomaly occurred in otherwise promising test results. In o... Full story

  • FUHSD board does not extend Anthony's contract

    Updated Aug 30, 2007

    On Monday night, the Fallbrook Union High School (FUHS) District Board voted not to extend the contract of Superintendent Tom Anthony past the existing term that ends with the 2009-2010 school year. The board did, however, vote to extend the contracts of Assistant Superintendents Chet Gannett and Jim Yahr through 2010 without discussion. Those voting against extending the contract for Anthony were board president Bill O’Connor and members Mike Schulte and Marc Steffler. Anthony’s performance evaluation reportedly took pla... Full story

  • Off-road vehicles causing havoc on Rainbow's public streets

    Updated Aug 30, 2007

    Barry Krumwiede is in charge of his Neighborhood Watch and has spent many sleepless nights worried about the kids speeding up and down the three-mile stretch of Rainbow Glen Road. “These kids are between 8 and16 years old and they are driving these unlicensed ATVs and dirt bikes on this street – sometimes without their helmets on,” said Krumwiede. Krumwiede has lived in the neighborhood for the past 11 years and claims that the problem is growing worse. As off-road vehicles are legally forbidden on public streets and highw... Full story

  • Passerelle project shot down by FCPG

    Updated Aug 30, 2007

    Although the Fallbrook Community Planning Group (FCPG) denied the current design of the Passerelle development, the vote was 9-5 on August 20. Members of the planning group unanimously agreed on their dislike of the development’s current ideas for a project to be located north of SR-76 and east of I-15, but a handful of members, such as Eileen Delaney and Anne Burdick, slightly disagreed in how Harry Christiansen had authored his three-page denial. Delaney believed the denial was too broad and the developer required more spec... Full story

  • Bourques celebrate 25th wedding anniversary

    Updated Aug 30, 2007

    Paul and Iris Bourque recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. They were married on August 21, 1984, in Fallbrook. Both of their sons were born at Fallbrook Hospital and went through Fallbrook schools. Justin, a 2002 graduate of Fallbrook High School, currently works as a senior loss prevention agent for San Diego State University and is enrolled in Southwestern College Law Enforcement Academy. Andre, a 2004 Fallbrook High graduate who will be beginning his senior year in September as an honors business major at...

  • FFA serving tri-tip dinners

    Updated Aug 30, 2007

    Fallbrook High FFA is once again hosting their famous tri-tip dinners before all home football games. The first home game is August 31. The Warriors will be playing on the new football field. Dinner will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Ag department, which is located at the east end of the football field. Each meal includes tri-tip, beans, salad, dinner roll and a drink. Call the Ag department at (760) 723-6300, ext. 2509, for more information or just show up. This is a fundraiser for FFA leadership development...

  • Vayle-Schwitzer engaged

    Updated Aug 30, 2007

    Frank and Theresa Vayle, residents of Colorado (prior residents of Fallbrook), proudly announce the wedding of their daughter Amber (born in Fallbrook) to Wes Schwitzer, son of Randy and Betty Schwitzer, also of Colorado. The wedding will take place September 22 at Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs, CO. Sharing in the celebration will be Matron of Honor Lisa Bellamy, Fallbrook; bridesmaids DeAnna Berndsen, Seattle, WA, Autumn Maycock, Durango, CO, and Brandy Privett, Twin Lakes, CO; Best Man Deyck Schwitzer, Salida; and...

  • Award-winning quilt maker to visit Quilt Guild

    Updated Aug 30, 2007

    Internationally recognized quilt maker Patricia Pepe will be presenting “Tales from the Light Side,” about her award-winning quilt “Into His Light,” to the Fallbrook Quilt Guild on September 6. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane. Anyone who has questions regarding the regular meeting can call Carol Carpenter at (760) 728-9494. Pepe’s quilts have won awards at the state, national and international level. She is also the designer of the X-Blocks Tool, which will be featured... Full story

  • Grange members have a ball at Jamboree

    Updated Aug 30, 2007

    Rainbow Valley Grange hosted the Southern California Grange Jamboree/Family Camp the weekend of August 11 and 12. Thirty-four people enjoyed a variety of activities including craft projects, a sleepover at the Grange Hall and a trip to the paintball park on Camp Pendleton. A total of 13 junior members, seven youth and 14 adults, including two families from Rubidoux Grange in Riverside County, participated in various parts of the Jamboree. Suzy Moramarco, Rainbow Valley Junior Grange leader, served as camp director and...

  • Apple pie, ice cream offered to blood donors

    Updated Aug 30, 2007

    A special treat is in store for donors at an upcoming San Diego Blood Bank blood drive. Hosted by the Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary on Thursday, September 13, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Community Center, 341 Heald Lane, donors will be offered homemade apple pie and ice cream. The pies are made by Auxiliary members and Major Market donates the ice cream. Participants will have the opportunity to join the San Diego Blood Bank’s new Donor Difference program, which includes access to an online store for donors and the a...

  • Moyers essay featured at Democratic Club meeting

    Updated Aug 30, 2007

    “Moyers on Impeachment,” a recent Bill Moyers essay on the role of impeachment in American politics that first aired on PBS in July, will be shown at the September 6 meeting of the Fallbrook Democratic Club. In the widely discussed telecast, Moyers interviews Bruce Fein – a well-known Conservative and Constitutional scholar who served in the Justice Department during the Reagan administration and wrote the first article of impeachment against President Clinton – and John Nichols, the Washington correspondent for The Nation...

  • Women's Connection offers relaxing brunch

    Updated Aug 30, 2007

    The Fallbrook Women’s Connection will hold its monthly brunch on Friday, September 21, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Grand Tradition. Malia Makuahini’s Ensemble will provide entertainment with their Polynesian and Hawaiian dances. Brenda Klehn, guest soloist, will keep the rhythm going. Later, the ladies will simply relax while author Tracy Klehn relates how to “Put Shine in Your Life by Seeing and Being the Real You.” Ladies are welcome to bring a friend, enjoy the brunch and get a lively start to their day. For cost and to...

  • Retired teachers to learn of the Fallbrook Food Pantry Outreach

    Updated Aug 30, 2007

    California Retired Teachers, Div. 81 will gather for brunch at 9 a.m. September 12 at the Fallbrook Golf Club, 2757 Gird Road. Jean Dooley will describe the ways in which the Fallbrook Food Pantry reaches the needs of the community. Everyone interested in education is welcome. For reservations, call Jewell Roberds at (760) 728-1092 by September 7....

  • Ag Boosters seek donations

    Updated Aug 30, 2007

    It’s that time of year again – time to clean out those cupboards, closets, garages and barns to help the Fallbrook Ag Boosters support local youth. The Fallbrook Ag Boosters give five college scholarships each year as well as support the youth of 4-H and FFA all year long. The group helps purchase new equipment, sends students and advisors to conventions and conferences and helps with educational needs. They are looking for live auction items from families and individuals as well as antiques, collectibles, bric-a-brac, fur...

  • Holiday boutique seeks crafters, vendors

    Updated Aug 30, 2007

    Thee Farmer and Me Holiday Boutique is seeking a few new crafters or venders of unique items for the upcoming fair, to be held at the Fallbrook Woman’s Club the weekend before Thanksgiving. Makers of jewelry, crafts, handmade items, glasswork, metalwork, jams and jellies or vendors of other unique and quality holiday gifts who would like to participate in the boutique can contact Dolly at [email protected] or (760) 715-3201.... Full story

  • A perfect experience with local business

    Updated Aug 30, 2007

    We always like to shop Fallbrook first and just received remarkable service provided by owner Mark Frederick and his son Christopher from Fallbrook Overhead Doors, the “Garage Door Experts.” Not only did they come out when scheduled – important because our garage door failed to open after five years of operation – the two men knew what the problem was. Turns out they are experts, just as advertised, in the Windsor doors installed in both the Peppertree and Poets Square homes. They not only replaced the broken spring in our...

  • Honorary Mayor support appreciated

    Updated Aug 30, 2007

    Congratulations to Honorary Mayor John Harris. John, I am at your service. I want to thank my committee during the Fallbrook Honorary Mayor campaign, especially Hopkins and Associates for their professional efforts. Thousands of dollars were donated by members of Fallbrook United Methodist Church, friends, associates of the last two decades on community projects, the Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society, Rainbow Girls and Garden Center Café. Wil Gower...

  • Lost cards found by Live Oak Elementary

    Updated Aug 30, 2007

    If you, or a teacher you know, lost some laminated 8 ½” by 11” cards around Wednesday, August 22, please call me. It appears they are for preschool or kindergarten children. The cards have a kangaroo named Joey going on a treasure hunt and were found on Reche Road in front of Live Oak Elementary School. My number is (760) 728-0799. Mary Ann Craven... Full story

  • Thank God for President Bush

    Updated Aug 30, 2007

    All the women in Iraq thank God for President Bush for giving them simple civil rights like going to school, getting jobs and going shopping anytime they want. Why are all the Democrats against giving Iraqi women civil rights? The Democrats don’t want people to know all the good President Bush is doing in Iraq. Are they controlling the media? John S. Cardona...

  • An open letter to Tina Rainey and Legacy Endowment

    Updated Aug 30, 2007

    Dear Tina, We are writing today on behalf of the Redwood Elderlink board and staff, and more importantly the seniors and families whom we serve, to thank the Trustees of Legacy Endowment and the Elisabeth Wilson Endowment Fund for its very generous gift of $10,000. These funds will enable Elderlink to continue providing essential adult day care and respite services to individuals and families who struggle with the daily challenges of Alzheimer’s disease/dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke and so many other debilitating con...

  • Self-righteous?

    Updated Aug 30, 2007

    What makes Robert E. Green think that his opinions are the only truth and anyone who has a different point of view is automatically wrong? That self-righteousness is dangerous! In the 16th and 17th centuries, if the self-righteous had the power, they executed the “heretics” whose only crime was to see things differently. There is a problem today in that Islamic Fundamentalists believe that non-Muslims (nonbelievers) should be eliminated. Recognizing that the great majority of the followers of Islam live in peace and har... Full story

  • Mr. McPhee wrong about Gen. Patton

    Updated Aug 30, 2007

    In a letter to the Village News, Archie McPhee of Fallbrook was lavish in his praise of General Patton (WWII). I have no argument with the premise that Gen. Patton was a good general – though I’m not sure I agree with the assertion that he was the best ever! Where I find specific disagreement with Mr. McPhee, however, was in his glowing accolade that “General Patton ran General Rommel and the Axis forces out of Africa.” I’m sure that General Patton himself would join me in correcting this erroneous assumption. In actual fact,...

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