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Articles from the November 11, 2016 edition


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  • Scarecrow contest winners announced

    Updated Nov 11, 2016

    FALLBROOK – Winners of the Fallbrook Scarecrow Days competition have been announced. This month long October event meant lots of fun for residents and brought visitors to town to see the creations. The winners were recognized at the Fallbrook Chamber's Lunch Mob at Nessy Burgers on Oct. 28. Special guests at that event were Juanita Hayes of San Diego Gas and Electric and Louise Small, philanthropy chairman for the Angel Society. SDG&E has provided support from their C...

  • Time to enter the Christmas Parade

    Updated Nov 11, 2016

    FALLBROOK – Christmas in the Village 2016 is quickly approaching, now that we are deep into autumn. Holiday season event postcards are now available in the office that list many of Fallbrook’s annual Christmastime traditions. The theme chosen for this year’s downtown holiday season, and the 35th Annual Fallbrook Christmas Parade is “Joy to the World.” The traditional nighttime parade will again feature a varied entry field, as organizers and volunteers prepare for a 5 p.m. kick-off on Saturday, Dec. 3. Look for a large lin...

  • Camp Pendleton unveils statue saluting a true War Horse

    Updated Nov 11, 2016

    Pfc. Dylan Overbay Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton CAMP PENDLETON – Camp Pendleton hosted a ceremony unveiling a statue dedicated to Staff Sgt. Reckless, the famous Korean War pack horse, at the Pacific Views Event Center, Oct. 26. Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations West – Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, as well as many Marines who served in the Korean War with Reckless, attended the ceremony. “I never expected to see a horse in the m...

  • Hate crime enhancement dropped on defendants in Pettigrew case

    Updated Nov 11, 2016

    The three individuals being accused of beating and stabbing a 33-year-old black man to death earlier this year will not be facing a hate crime enhancement in addition to the murder charge. Ryan Valdez, 18, Kevin Garcia, 21, and Tyler Dean, 25, were arrested last May, accused of beating and stabbing Hugh Pettigrew as he walked home on Jan. 22. All three defendants have pled not guilty to first-degree murder. The three defendants are currently being charged with murder. Dean is also being charged for carrying a dirk or dagger...

  • Works have the cash – just want final bill for Fallbrook Golf Club

    Updated Nov 11, 2016

    "The cash is sitting in a bank waiting to be wired. We just need a payoff amount." Those comments were made Nov. 8 by Jade Work, who, along with his wife, Julie, have been trying to complete the purchase of Fallbrook Golf Club for several weeks. The Works, as Gird Valley, Inc., want to buy the 116-acre property from Jack Lamberson but escrow proceedings have been held up in court. Lamberson was behind in his payments to Ronald Richards' D-Day Capital, LLC, owner of the notes on the property, and that prompted D-Day to have...

  • Grantham, Jones, Stallings and Trujillo are November Students of the Month

    Updated Nov 11, 2016

    Respectful. Intelligent. Determined. Friendly. Those words were used repeatedly to describe November Students of the Month Jack Grantham, Nicole Jones and Kobe Stallings of Fallbrook Union High School (FUHS), and Ta'Sheena Trujillo of Ivy High School. The students were honored Nov. 3 during a ceremonial breakfast at the Fallbrook Community Center, where they were presented with Lamp of Knowledge medals from active duty military representatives Cpl David A. Mills, LCpl Alfredo...

  • Kids enjoy fun and games on Halloween

    Updated Nov 11, 2016

  • Alumni are welcomed back to FUHS

    Updated Nov 11, 2016

    FALLBROOK – On Oct. 15, Fallbrook Union High School’s Helping Hands club members students Brandon Lopez, Emily Elnger and club advisor and parent liaison Nicole Webb gave a tour to some Fallbrook High School alumni. "The alumni tour was a great experience. I expected to just come to get community service but by the end of it I got that and so much more. I learned things about this school that I would have never expected. My favorite part about talking to all the alumni would b...

  • A Night in Oz helps fund new Care van

    Updated Nov 11, 2016

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  • Softball Booster Club to show movie in center field as fundraiser

    Updated Nov 11, 2016

    Fallbrook High School's softball booster club will have a "Movie Night in Center Field" fundraiser Nov. 12 on the varsity field. Children's games including large jumpers in the infield will begin at approximately 3 p.m., and a movie will be shown on a large screen at 5 p.m. "Although we won't be charging admission for the movie, we will be accepting donations," said Ken Pilbin, who is the president of the softball booster club as well as the Warriors' varsity coach. "There will plenty of food and snacks for purchase, so...

  • Fallbrook Girls Softball holds Halloween Hit-a-thon, now offerS clinic

    Updated Nov 11, 2016

    FALLBROOK − The Fallbrook Girls Softball (FGS) held a Halloween fundraiser to help pay for new softball equipment for the upcoming spring season. The girls came out in costumes, and the FGS held a fully costumed 10U game, a 5-4 win by the monster mashers. The girls had a great time. FGS will offer a free softball clinic for returning players and girls who are interested in trying out the sport. The softball skills clinic is run by FGS coaches and great for girls of all ages a...

  • Fallbrook edges El Camino 7-6 in varsity water polo match

    Updated Nov 11, 2016

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  • Charity and healing event to benefit Nepal

    Updated Nov 11, 2016

    FALLBROOK – Mark “Dr. Dream” Peebler, an internationally known holistic healing practitioner and International speaker, is bringing his Tibetan Healing Bowl Experience to Fallbrook’s Hilltop Center for Spiritual Living. The event, on Friday, Nov. 18 presents 111 Tibetan Healing Bowls, essential oils and raw chocolates, in support of the Gilung and Sindupalachoka Villages in Nepal which were devastated by a series of earthquakes. The village of Gilung is in the north of Nepa...

  • Learn how to avoid Type 2 Diabetes

    Updated Nov 11, 2016

    FALLBROOK – A free health seminar on "How to Avoid Type 2 Diabetes" will be presented by Philip J. Goscienski, M.D., on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 1:30 p.m. at Silvergate Fallbrook West Wing Activity Room, 420 Elbrook Dr. Experts in the management of type 2 diabetes refer to it as an exercise-deficiency disease, but that is only a mild exaggeration. Type 2 diabetes is 100 percent avoidable, and this is a chance to learn some proper steps to slow the onset of complications and possibly avoid the disease altogether. Dr. Goscienski i... Full story

  • Christine Day

    Updated Nov 11, 2016

    Christine Day, Nov. 3, 1951 – Oct. 31, 2016, grew up in Concord, graduated from Mount Diablo H.S. '69 and resided in Fallbrook. She is survived by her husband, daughters, extended family members and friends. Sign guest book at www.berry-bellandhall.com.... Full story

  • Mills takes over as FPUD legal counsel

    Updated Nov 11, 2016

    Paula de Sousa Mills is the new legal counsel for the Fallbrook Public Utility District (FPUD). Mills is with Best Best & Krieger, LLP, and on Sept. 26 FPUD's board voted 5-0 to approve the agreement for general counsel legal services with BB&K. "The board has been considering over the past few months to transition," said FPUD general manager Brian Brady. "Bob James is transitioning his own law practice. The board thought it would be a good time to bring in a new general counsel." James, who received his law degree from the... Full story

  • The Oak Ridge Boys will perform at Pala Feb. 17

    Updated Nov 11, 2016

    PALA – Country superstars The Oak Ridge Boys will bring three decades of legendary music to the Events Center at Pala Casino Spa & Resort on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 at 8 p.m. The Oak Ridge Boys have one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. Their string of hits includes the pop chart-topper Elvira, as well as Bobbie Sue, Dream On, Thank God For Kids, American Made, I Guess It Never Hurts To Hurt Sometimes, Fancy Free, Gonna Take A Lot Of R...

  • FPUD to have district yard repaved

    Updated Nov 11, 2016

    The Fallbrook Public Utility District (FPUD) approved a paving contract for the district yard. A 5-0 FPUD board vote Oct. 24 approved a contract for $148,795 with Eagle Paving to pave the 75,000 square foot area contingent on Eagle Paving meeting FPUD bonding, insurance, and other requirements. "The paving back there is up to 30 years old," said FPUD general manager Brian Brady. "The board agreed with us that now is the time to update that 20- to 30-year-old asphalt paving." The heavy equipment FPUD uses places more stress...

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