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Articles from the October 18, 2018 edition


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  • Fleeing suspect sniffed out by K9 unit

    Updated Oct 31, 2018

    FALLBROOK – A man who is a suspect in connection to a stolen car was found after a brief search this afternoon in the area of SR-76 and Old Highway 395. Lt. Rick Lopez, commander of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department Fallbrook substation, reported at 4:20 p.m. that the California Highway Patrol K9 unit sniffed out the suspect in a creek bed north of Dulin Road. Deputies and the San Diego County Sheriff's Department's ASTREA helicopter assisted the CHP in searching for the man. Lopez said law enforcement appreciated t...

  • Packed shoeboxes needed for Operation Christmas Child

    Updated Oct 31, 2018

    FALLBROOK – In November, the Samaritan’s Purse’s Operation Christmas Child collects shoebox gifts filled with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items and delivers them to children in need around the world. For many of these children, the gift-filled shoebox is the first gift they have ever received and demonstrates God’s love in a tangible way, according to the organization’s website. Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world.... Full story

  • Supervisors provide direction on increased housing options

    Joe Naiman, Village News Correspondent|Updated Oct 20, 2018

    The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has given direction to county staff to advance 19 options to increase the supply of affordable housing in unincorporated San Diego County. Separate Board of Supervisors votes were taken on each of the options during the Oct. 10 hearing; the votes were to refine the possibilities for subsequent action rather than to approve any specific proposal. The supervisors voted 5-0 to receive the report and to find the preliminary planning actions exempt from California Environmental Quality...

  • Farewell to Senator Joel Anderson

    Julie Reeder, Publisher|Updated Oct 20, 2018

    Poet Robert Frost exclaimed, "Nothing gold can stay" and that is how I and likely many of the almost 1 million constituents of California State Senator Joel Anderson feel as his term concludes at the end of November this year, if they have been staying abreast of what they're Senator has been accomplishing. He is a Republican whose voting record has gotten the highest ratings from the American Conservative Union, California Taxpayers Association, California Republican... Full story

  • 'Daughters' celebrate anniversary of signing of Constitution

    Updated Oct 20, 2018

    FALLBROOK – Local members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Monserate Chapter, recently attended the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution District XIV September meeting in celebration of the 231st anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States. The Sept. 22 meeting took place at Admiral Baker Clubhouse in San Diego, and the attendees learned about the creation of the Constitution. Guest speaker retired U.S. Navy Capt. Thomas J...

  • Fallbrook man hosting haunted house fundraiser for last time

    Jeff Pack, Writer|Updated Oct 20, 2018

    According to Jeff Woodrey, this is the last time you'll have the opportunity to let him scare you, gross you out, and help him raise funds for a worthy cause at the same time. "I have been the one that built it and put it on the last few years," Woodrey said. "But, this is the last year I am going to be doing it." Woodrey said he's built a bunch of new scenes for this year, including cemetery, witch, babydoll and boogeyman settings. "People don't realize what I do until they...

  • Early voting begins for Nov. 6 election

    Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego Communications Office|Updated Oct 20, 2018

    Voters interested in casting their ballots early for the Nov. 6 Gubernatorial General Election can now do so at the county Registrar of Voters office, 5600 Overland Ave., on the County Operations Center campus in Kearny Mesa. Early voting began Oct. 8 and will continue 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and until the polls close 8 p.m. on Election Day. The office will also be open, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, and Sunday, Nov. 4, for weekend voting. Over 1.1 million mail ballots were sent out through the U.S....

  • Fallbrook's caboose gets a conductor

    Updated Oct 20, 2018

    ScareCrew member Jean Benson poses with the recently installed conductor scarecrow at the Railroad Heritage Park at Main Avenue and Elder Street, Oct. 1....

  • Seven steps to leave a job gracefully

    Updated Oct 20, 2018

    FALLBROOK – Deciding to leave a job is seldom an easy decision. However, it's a more common decision than many people may know, as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates the average worker holds 10 different jobs before age 40. People change jobs for a variety of reasons. Some do so because of better opportunities elsewhere, while others simply need a change. Regardless of what's motivating a job change, leaving a place of employment can elicit various emotions, including some that may contribute to negative t...

  • Women in Networking win with chamber program

    Updated Oct 20, 2018

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce has introduced a new opportunity for business women in the community and they are invited to attend for some fun and valuable events on a quarterly basis. Networking is vital in the Fallbrook community and the aim for hosting these activities exclusively for women is to provide a forum to make connections with each other on an elevated level. It will be an opportunity for the women to learn about each other’s needs, goals and experiences. Sharing their visions and ideas in a com...

  • Support safe and strong Bonsall schools – Yes on EE

    Updated Oct 18, 2018

    Six years ago, Fallbrook and Bonsall school district voters approved the unification of the Bonsall school district. Historically, Bonsall schools served students in grades K-8; with unification, local voters voiced their support for local control over their own Bonsall Unified School District to serve students in grades 9-12. Bonsall High School opened in 2014 and added a new grade each year, proudly graduating its first senior class in June 2018. Eighty-six percent of these graduates are pursuing college degrees; 6 percent... Full story

  • Editor's note

    Updated Oct 18, 2018

    No political letters will be published in the Nov. 1 issue. The deadline for letters for the Oct. 25 issue is Friday, 4 p.m., no exceptions. The word limit is 350 words. Letters should be emailed to [email protected]. Correction: In the letter "Bonsall High School fights to pass Measure EE" (10/11/18), the writers mistakenly wrote that 98 percent of this year's graduates were college bound. The correct amount is 86 percent. Heather Holdo, Sara Barclay and Maddison Walsh apologize for the error.... Full story

  • Campa-Najjar has her vote

    Updated Oct 18, 2018

    I am a relatively new Fallbrookian, having lived here for four years. I love this community, the people, and the land. I’ve taken special interest recently in the local issues and candidates in the upcoming election. I am saddened by the polarity in our country, but do not feel this way about our friendly village. On Oct. 9, I decided to attend a candidate forum sponsored by CSU San Marcos. Local candidates from both parties were invited to speak. As a retired business owner, I have voted for both Republicans and Democrats i... Full story

  • BUSD financial concerns

    Updated Oct 18, 2018

    In August of 2018, the Bonsall Unified School District board approved borrowing $2.7 million to cover cash outflows for October and November of 2018. The interest is expected to cost the district $15,000. Last year the board also approved borrowing $2.7 million to cover expenses. It was recently discovered that the district has $5.5 million in Capital Appreciation Bonds which will mature for $18.4 million. With Capital Appreciation Bonds, no payments are made until maturity, but the interest continues to accrue each year.... Full story

  • Sycamore Ranch residents say Yes on EE

    Updated Oct 18, 2018

    In four years, BHS has developed into a first-rate public high school. Students, teachers, staff, administrators, parents and community members have worked to make this happen. Our daughter is a 2018 Bonsall graduate and is a freshman at UCSD. BHS and their focus on project-based learning has helped prepare her for her next steps. Sometimes students had to go back to the drawing board. Sometimes things didn’t go as planned, but persevering, dealing with setbacks, and not giving up was and is an integral part of the e... Full story

  • The Olson plan for BUSD

    Updated Oct 18, 2018

    Recently I talked with a BHS student about the proposed EE bond. I asked her, “How can the district afford to operate and maintain another large campus given its spending deficits and the downward trend in enrollment?” She couldn’t answer the question. so she politely pivoted and replied, “Well, what other choice do we have?” Actually, there are several good answers to her question but the best longterm solution comes from BUSD Trustee Richard Olson, and it makes total sense. First, reject the EE bond, then sell the Gird... Full story

  • Re: 'RMWD approves ordinance to assign water rights' from the Sept. 20 Village News

    Updated Oct 18, 2018

    I wanted to provide some additional context to an article that was published in the Village News recently. In the article, an impression was made that the new ordinance would affect individuals who currently have small wells or were planning to drill new small wells. This is not the case. The ordinance deals with large scale properties that hold actual water rights as determined by the state of California. The vast majority of small domestic or irrigation wells on private property are not registered as having water rights... Full story

  • Re: 'Residents ask questions about CBD [Village News letter, Gryg, 10/11/18]

    Updated Oct 18, 2018

    The question by a resident, Eugen Gryg, is not a question at all. It is a statement of distrust based on a tremendous lack of knowledge. To compensate for benefits the CBD could provide, I have a list of duties that Mr. Gryg must assume immediately to eliminate the need for this $5 a month investment in the community. For Save Our Forest: 1. Be at two work parties a month to prune and maintain hundreds of the 2,750 trees planted on the streets of Fallbrook and Pico Promenade, 2. Volunteer to Adopt-A-Tree(s) to hand water... Full story

  • William J. Karnauskas

    Updated Oct 18, 2018

    William J. Karnauskas, better known as Bill Karn, passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 13, 2018 at the age of 94. Bill was well known in the Fallbrook Community. Born in Niles, Ohio, he was the youngest of five children. He served in the Army from 1946-1949. He married Catherine Mills on Aug. 20, 1960 and they made their home in Fallbrook. Bill owned Wm Karn Surveying, Inc. until his retirement. His claim to fame was he walked every hill in Fallbrook. Bill and Cathy had... Full story

  • Charlene Bodmer Craig

    Updated Oct 18, 2018

    Charlene Bodmer Craig passed away at her home in Fallbrook, Calif. at the age of 89 on October 5, 2018 after a second battle with Lymphoma. The youngest of three daughters, Charlene was born in San Diego, on April 11, 1929, to Herman Louis Bodmer and Faughn LuDean Merz Bodmer. Charlene graduated from Hoover High School. During her junior year of college at BYU-Provo, she met Robert Ernest Craig Sr. who played basketball for BYU, and they married the following year, in 1950. While Charlene was in college, her father insisted... Full story

  • Food Pantry's 5K Thanksgiving Walk/Run is Nov. 10

    Updated Oct 18, 2018

    FALLBROOK – It's time for residents to get out their walking or running shoes to participate in the Fallbrook Food Pantry's annual 5-kilometer Thanksgiving Walk/Run at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. The event is being held earlier than usual this year. The event will follow the same route that has been used in the past, which is as follows: begin at the Food Pantry at 1042 South Mission Road, walk or run east on Aviation Road to Main Avenue, then north on Main Avenue, c... Full story

  • Fire safety & prevention will be the topic for garden club

    Updated Oct 18, 2018

    FALLBROOK – A representative from North County Fire Protection District, which provides services to Fallbrook, Bonsall and Rainbow, will speak at the Fallbrook Garden Club’s general meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 30, on the latest happenings at the fire department, fire safety and prevention. This is a change in the previously scheduled program. The meeting will be held at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane. Social time with refreshments begins at 12:30 p.m., the business meeting at 1 p.m. and the program starts 2 p.m...

  • BWC to host 'A Storybook Christmas' event

    Updated Oct 18, 2018

    BONSALL – The community is invited to attend The Bonsall Woman's Club 26th annual Christmas luncheon from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 12, at The Golf Club of California. "A Storybook Christmas" provides a festive event for friends and family as The North County Dance Academy will perform selections from the "Nutcracker." The luncheon tables will be set with BWC's members' own crystal and china, with place settings for 10 at each table. Lunch will consist of guest's c... Full story

  • Halloween carnival offered at community center

    Updated Oct 18, 2018

    FALLBROOK – San Diego County Parks is hosting a family-friendly Halloween carnival for all ages, Saturday, Oct. 27, from 5-7 p.m. Residents of all ages are invited to come dressed to impress for an evening full of trick-or-treats, music, food, games and prizes at Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Ave. For more information, call (760)-728-1671. Submitted by San Diego County Parks.... Full story

  • 'Shrek The Musical' comes to Fallbrook

    Updated Oct 18, 2018

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook High School Vocal Music and Drama Club will be presenting “Shrek The Musical” Thursday, Oct. 25, and Friday, Oct. 26, at the Bob Burton Center. Show times will be 7 p.m. The cast will feature several students who recently received recognition by the Southern California Vocal Association including Allyse Besne, Grace Wade and Roseline Sanchez. Visual and Performing Arts Department chair at Fallbrook High School Heather Smith has combined the talents of her choirs, including the Madrigals with the D... Full story

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