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April 13 - 3800 block Lake Circle Dr. : Petty theft April 14 - Mission Rd. @ Winterhaven Rd. : Display false vehicle registration - 32100 block Aquaduct Rd. : Commercial burglary April 15 - 2400 block Stage Coach Ln. : Arrest (Juvenile): Minor possess marijuana on school grounds - 1200 block S. Main Ave. : Arrest: Probation violation April 16 - 1100 block S. Mission Rd. : Arrest (Juvenile): Shoplifting - 5700 block Barbary Pl. : Fraud - 1100 block S. Mission Rd. (#1) : Arrest (Juvenile): Shoplifting - 1100 block S. Mission... Full story
The County of San Diego's Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) has opened its new Fallbrook Community Resource Center. Supervisor Bill Horn, HHSA staff and partners commemorated the new building at 202 W. College St., Suite 100 with a ribbon-cutting and Open House event on April 23. It houses a Family Resource Center, Child Welfare Services and Public Health Services. An extension of the North Inland Family Resource Center, the Fallbrook Family Resource Center office...
The county's Traffic Advisory Committee has recommended that the ten-minute parking limit surrounding the intersection of West Elder Street and Pico Avenue be removed. The TAC's unanimous April 24 decision would eliminate the 10-minute limit on the north side of West Elder Street between Pico Avenue and 120 feet west of Pico Avenue and on the east side of Pico Avenue from Elder Street to 50 feet north of Elder Street, although the TAC recommendation also included extending the red curb painting by that intersection to the...
FALLBROOK – For her community project at Sullivan Middle School, eighth grader Remy Arnold, 13, set a goal of $100 in pet food donations to donate to the Fallbrook Food Pantry. She wanted low income people to get pet food too, keeping their pets home and then being able to use that money elsewhere rather than donating to the animal sanctuary as those pets have lost their homes already. In three hours, on April 18, she received well over $450 in cash and pet food donations, w...
FALLBROOK – Potter Jr. High School Principal Leonard Rodriguez presented two students of the month to the Rotary Club of Fallbrook at a recent weekly luncheon meeting. Both students were recognized for being student leaders. Seventh grader Regina Jesus was recognized for "demonstrating leadership in every way. She is proactive, always taking responsibility for herself and her education, making learning a priority." Eighth grade student Natalie Campos was praised for "her e...
FALLBROOK – The Santa Margarita District of the Boy Scouts of America recently recognized John Boyle as its 2015 Eagle Scout of the Year. Boyle received the honor for his exemplary service and leadership to others, both in Scouting and his community. Boyle, who credits scouting with developing his leadership skills, went from volunteering as a camp counselor in 2012 to being a scout skills director this year. He is a member of Fallbrook Troop 739 which is sponsored by Zion L... Full story
BATON ROUGE, LA. – Amaretta Azevedo of Fallbrook, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. She was initiated at California State University, Los Angeles. Azevedo is among approximately 32,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 p...
LA MIRADA – The following Fallbrook residents were among 1,666 students named to Biola University's fall 2014 Dean's List for academic excellence: Caitlin Foster, Kendall Shurance, Justin Taylor, Michelle Verougstraete and Vanya Wright. Biola students are placed on the Dean's List to honor those with a grade point average of 3.6 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credit units and whose cumulative grade point average is at least a 3.2. This past fall, 38 percent of Biola students achieved this academic goal. "Inclusion on...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Library is creating a GrandFamily Resource Center dedicated to grandparents and grandchildren and will feature a collection of informational resources to help grandfamilies solve the unique legal, financial, medical, educational, and other challenges that often come along with raising grandchildren. Library staff can help grandparents and grandchildren by identifying resources and find assistance that is provided by other community and state agencies. Millions of grandparents have returned to the r... Full story
At their last league meet yesterday, Wed., April 29, the Fallbrook High School boys track and field team celebrated the fact that they had become the Valley League champions and would be participating in the Valley League finals on May 15 for CIF qualifications. See more coverage of this meet and the team's success in the May 7 issue of the Village News....
As motorcycle fatalities and injuries have increased in California, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) have stepped up their efforts to promote safety and education, highlighted by Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May. In 2013, motorcycle collisions resulted in 475 fatalities and 13,143 injured victims. In 2012, 467 people were killed and 12,617 were injured. Nationwide, motorcyclists made up 14 percent of all vehicle-related fatalities...
Stephen D. DuVall, Vietnam veteran (Navy corpsman), motorcycle builder and Harley Davidson master mechanic, died peacefully at home on April 7, 2015 after a three-year battle with cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife, Shawn, and daughter, Amber, as well as two brothers and a sister; preceded in death by his loving daughter Jennifer. An inspiration to all who knew him, Steve remained grateful for a life fully lived; his legacy endures. Donations in Steve's memory may be made to Project Wildlife of San Diego County...
Donald Gene Fichthorn, USMC retired, passed away on Thursday April 16, 2015 at the age of 84. He was born on March 28, 1931 in Reading, Penn. to Raymond and Lillian Fichthorn. Don married his high school sweetheart Arlene Morgan on July 22, 1950. They had three daughters, Sandra who is deceased, Wanda and Donna. His wife Arlene, daughters, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren survive Don. Don enlisted in the Marine Corps on June 21, 1949, four days after graduating from high school, and retired on March 31, 1979... Full story
Fallbrook High School's softball team won one of its first nine games this year. After an April 21 victory over Oceanside, the Warriors had won two of their first three Valley League contests and had an overall record of 6-14. "We feel like we're kind of hitting our stride now in league," said Fallbrook co-coach Shannon Koran. Fallbrook's league-opening loss April 9 at Valley Center was followed by a win April 14 at Mission Vista and the April 21 home triumph. "We're getting better every single day, and that's what's... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Knights of Columbus from St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church played their annual spring golf tournament at the Fallbrook Golf Club on Friday, April 17. It was a "Shamble" format and the Callaway system of scoring was used. The winners were: - First place: Tom Beyer, Ross Bergantine, Tom Pack, and Rod Dyckman (Score of 126). - Second place: Ken Morris, Bill Byrne, Jr., Chris Nolte, and Jeremy Ridgeway (Score of 128). - Third place: Ed Erzen, Ron Morosetti, Dale Geldert, and John Bayus (Score of 129). - F... Full story
The CIF Board of Managers approved CIF San Diego Section membership for Bonsall High School. The April 22 vote to admit Bonsall High School to the CIF effective Aug. 10 (the first permissible day of practice for 2015-16 fall sports other than football, which Bonsall High School will not have) was unanimous. "We're excited to have them as a member and fully expect them to be competitive right away and be a good member," said CIF commissioner Jerry Schniepp. Bonsall High School opened in August 2014 and currently only has...
Fallbrook High School's baseball team opened Valley League competition April 13 with a 9-4 home win over Ramona. The Warriors scored five runs in the bottom of the fifth inning after the Bulldogs scored four times in the top of the fifth to tie the game at 4-4. "I'm pleased. Very proud of the kids for sure," said Fallbrook coach Patrick Walker. Andy White threw a complete game for the Warriors. He shut out the Bulldogs for the first four innings before Ramona erased Fallbrook's 4-0 lead with the four runs in the top of the...
Fallbrook Women Golfers Game – Field Shots April 14, 2015 First flight First Place Wanda Reaume 51.0 Second Place* Toni Crisell 51.5 Third Place* Nancy Wright 51.5 Second flight First Place Lola Fleck 51.0 Second Place* MJ Palmquist 55.0 Third Place* Cindy Becker 55.0 *Cardoff tiebreaker Closest to the Pin Lola Fleck San Diego County Sr. Golf At El CaminoLow nets April 10, 2015 Fallbrook 9 El Camino 9 Fallbrook Hollis Moyse 68 Larry Sheldrup 70 Skip Wheeler 74 El Camino Bob Carrascos 71 Curt Gibson 71 Jeff Wilczak 72 San D...
Fallbrook High School's girls track and field team opened Valley League competition April 9 with an 87-46 home win over Orange Glen. The highlights included the Warriors sweeping the three scoring positions in the 1,600-meter run and in the pole vault. "Any time you can get a sweep it's a good thing," said Fallbrook head coach Troy Hamlin. "We need as many as we can get." The Warriors also took first and second in seven of the other 12 individual events. The results of each...
An individual athlete in a high school track and field meet is allowed to compete in up to four events. Fallbrook High School head coach Marco Arias along with the Warrior team as a whole took advantage of that versatility April 9 when the Warriors opened Valley League competition with a home dual meet against Orange Glen and defeated the Patriots by an 82-53 score. "A lot of the guys are working their way to becoming multiple event guys," Arias said. "They are moving up to... Full story
The two Valley League boys golf teams which were undefeated in league play met April 14 at the Pala Mesa course, where Fallbrook High School gained the league lead with a 203-204 victory over Ramona. "That was a big win," said Fallbrook High School coach Steve Jorde. In high school golf, six players from each team play a nine-hole round. The scores of the top five players are added to determine the team score and the high score is discarded. Fallbrook senior Ian Mackenzie...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook area residents are encouraged to use the county’s one-day household hazardous waste collection event on May 2 at Ingold Sports Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is an opportunity to dispose of these items properly for free. No appointment is necessary. Items that will be accepted include household products labeled "caution, warning, danger, poison, toxic, flammable, etc." (like paints, automotive fluids, pesticides, aerosols, pool chemicals, batteries, electronic waste, etc.), home generated sharps (sy...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Assembly International Order of Rainbow for Girls is hosting a Tri-tip Dinner on Saturday, May 16, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Fallbrook Masonic Center, 203 Rocky Crest Road. The menu includes tri-tip, salad, baked potato, vegetables, and brownie sundae. Presale tickets are $10. Price at the door is $12. (Not tax-deductible). Tickets are available from any Fallbrook Assembly member or the Mother Advisor at (760) 749-0524 or [email protected]....
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook School of the Arts will host its annual Junior Wildlife Art Show on Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 3 from noon to 3 p.m. This is a juried show for artists in kindergarten through eighth grade. The public is welcome to view the show at 310 E. Alvarado St....
