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Articles from the December 15, 2006 edition


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  • Bell restoration makes personal connection for resident

    Updated Dec 15, 2006

    History came full circle for longtime resident Gerry Moncur, 78, who heard about the Wildomar bell rededication at a recent town hall meeting. The class of 1946 Elsinore High School graduate moved with her family to Wildomar in 1944 during World War II. She returned to her hometown in the 1980s and has lived there ever since. Her parents remained in the family home and kept her informed of the latest community news. “They always told me what was happening, so I always knew what was going on,” she said. Moncur’s father, Elroy...

  • Pentecostals of Fallbrook

    Updated Dec 15, 2006

    The time of Christmas is here. We know that it is not the time that Jesus was born, but we have set it aside to worship Him. What would we do without His birth? He came to save a world from their sins. Have you accepted this gift? It is the promise of a home in heaven. What a wonderful love. Have you felt love like that in your life? Reach out for Him. There are people praying for you right here. Community Center, 341 Heald Lane, Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and Thursday at 7:00 p.m. (760) 451-0567.... Full story

  • First Baptist

    Updated Dec 15, 2006

    You’re invited to FFB’s Christmas musical, “A Christmas Gathering – Relatively Speaking!” Join us Sunday, December 17, at 6 p.m. for a time of music, drama and carols around the piano. The concert is free and open to the public. Pastor Gary begins “Walking with Jesus” Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. We can be reached at (760) 728-7771....

  • Christ The King Lutheran

    Updated Dec 15, 2006

    Let the love of Jesus surround you while immersing yourself in the sounds of Christmas! On Sunday, December 17, CTK will offer a special program called “The Festival of Carols,” featuring special music by our Chancel Choir, Bell Choir, Praise Team and guest orchestra. It will be presented at both our 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. services. Join us for worship and “make a joyful noise!...

  • United Methodist

    Updated Dec 15, 2006

    In the age of difficulties, the prophet Zephaniah promises: “You shall fear disaster no more.” At the 10:00 a.m. service, Dr. Dennis Ginoza will build on the theme “A Good Ending.” Let us share hope for the new day. The Alternative Christmas Project provides assistance to the Heifer Project, Fallbrook Food Pantry, Habitat for Humanity and more. Toiletries and gifts are being collected for the Women’s Honor Camp in Rainbow. At 11:30 a.m. the United Methodist Women will meet for election of officers. Church phone: (760)728-...

  • He tried to cut the principal in half!

    Updated Dec 15, 2006

    During a special assembly November 27, “Bafflin’ Bill Cody” shows a crowd at Live Oak School how he will “cut” Principal Tom Rhine in half. Complete with audience assistance, the show was a wild success (and Principal Rhine emerged without a scratch)!...

  • Winter day camp offered at Fallbrook Community Center

    Updated Dec 15, 2006

    School is almost out for the holidays. For kids who don’t have anything fun planned for those two weeks, Fallbrook Community Center is offering two fun-filled weeks of day camp for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Day camp will be held Monday through Friday, December 18-22, and Tuesday through Friday, December 26-29. Each day is carefully planned to include sports, games, arts, crafts, movies and tons of fun. Children should bring a sack lunch and a healthy morning snack each day. For more information about t... Full story

  • Pop Warner athletes recognized for academic excellence

    Updated Dec 15, 2006

    FALLBROOK- Fallbrook football fans congratulated 17 Pop Warner athletes during halftime at the junior varsity football game on November 9; all 17 achieved academic excellence and met the criteria for all-American status as established by the National Office of the Pop Warner Little Scholars organization. To be eligible, students must participate in the Pop Warner football or cheer program; be in the fifth, sixth, seventh or eighth grade; carry an overall GPA of 96 percent or higher; and submit a complete prior year’s report c... Full story

  • America's brightest announced for 2005-2006 academic year

    Updated Dec 15, 2006

    On December 6, Educational Communications, Inc. (ECI), the premier publisher of honor and recognition publications in the academic and educational fields, announced honorees for each of its 2005-2006 editions. The honorees were published in the annual editions of “Who’s Who Among American High School Students,” “Who’s Who Among American High School Students, Sports Edition,” “The National Dean’s List,” “The Chancellor’s List” and “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers.” The annual publications’ purpose is to publicly recognize... Full story

  • BUGs recognized at Live Oak

    Updated Dec 15, 2006

    Seven fourth-graders were recently recognized at Live Oak Elementary because they love BUGs (Bringing Up Grades)! Each of the seven recipients brought up one grade while maintaining grades in other subject areas during the first grading period. All BUG recipient names are placed on the school’s BUG Honor Roll and students were recognized at the Awards Assembly on December 1. Individuals honored included Cassandra Batty, John Morales, Irina Johnson, Zalena Chavez, Mario Gonzalez, Marina Lopez Casteneda and Jose Antonio R...

  • Fallbrook Rotary honors FUESD Employees of Month

    Updated Dec 15, 2006

    Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) employees Ray Proctor, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, and Frank Stoudek, Director of Facilities and Maintenance, were recognized by FUESD Superintendent and Fallbrook Rotarian Janice Shultz at a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Fallbrook. Proctor, with the district since 1993, was instrumental in an aggressive two-year push to complete modernization of six schools, saving money and allowing the district to complete within the $32 million bond budget. An...

  • Live Oak Elementary School presents awards

    Updated Dec 15, 2006

    PTA President Holly Trexler recognizes Peggy DiMercurio as Parent Volunteer of the Year for Live Oak!... Full story

  • Galaxy beats undefeated team for tournament championship

    Updated Dec 15, 2006

    Fallbrook Youth Soccer (FYS) U14 boys Galaxy team won the 2006 Encinitas Commission’s Recreational Cup Tournament by beating the Encinitas Samurai-red team 3-1 in the final game on Sunday, ending Samurai’s three-year undefeated winning streak. The two-day event was played in Encinitas and featured some of the best recreational teams in San Diego County. This is the second year in a row that a U14 boys team representing FYS has won this event. FYS organizers are already looking for more players to keep the tradition going nex... Full story

  • Girls cross-country 11th at CIF meet

    Updated Dec 15, 2006

    Fallbrook High School’s girls cross-country team finished 11th among the 22 Division I teams at the CIF meet November 18 at San Diego’s Morley Field. “I was really happy with the way they ran today. They really ran to their potential,” said Fallbrook head coach Troy Hamlin. “It was a great day for us.” The Warriors had placed fifth in the Avocado League meet November 11, and four of the ten teams who placed ahead of Fallbrook were from the Avocado League. “There were only two teams that weren’t from North County Conferen... Full story

  • Schmidt feels team better than 0-10 - Considers himself area for improvement

    Updated Dec 15, 2006

    Patrick Schmidt knew that he’d have a rebuilding project when he took over as the head coach of Fallbrook High School’s football team. He didn’t expect the team to go winless in his first season as head coach. “Anybody could do that job,” he said of coaching the team to a record of 0-10. “That wasn’t what anybody expected, and I certainly didn’t expect it.” The possibility was discussed by the interview panel which hired him; Schmidt was asked whether he would return the following year if Fallbrook had an 0-10 record. “I w... Full story

  • Fallbrook Women Golfers rewards 2006 President's Cup Winner

    Updated Dec 15, 2006

    President’s Cup winner Susan Titus displays her trophy after recently being recognized by the Fallbrook Women Golfers. Sue Reed was runner-up and Donna Barton was the consolation round winner....

  • Abel on National Team which wins gold at FINA World Trophy Cup

    Updated Dec 15, 2006

    Fallbrook’s Brooke Abel was one of the US National Team members who took home a gold medal in synchronized swimming’s inaugural FINA World Trophy Cup. Abel and her teammates earned a gold medal in the combo event, which incorporates five different routines into a seven-minute program. The United States had a score of 97.667 while Russia placed second with a score of 97.333 and Spain took third with a score of 96.667. “That was just a really big jump for us,” Abel said of the gold medal. “Just getting first in one event was...

  • Golfers

    Updated Dec 15, 2006

    Fallbrook Women Golfers Weekly Sweeps Results – November 21, 2006 Game: Turkey Shoot First flight Low gross Jane Mahler 83 Jill Ouellette 83 Low net Rose Marie Schumann 76 Second flight Low gross Phyllis Hobson 94 Low net Susan Coughlin 76 Kelly Geiger 76 Third flight Low gross Priscilla White 113 First low net Elaine Pedigo 74 Second low net LaVerne Mooney 80 Pala Mesa Men’s Club Results for November 29 Format: Two Best Balls of Foursome First place Frank Bolton, Dennis Conrad, Bob Callagy & blind draw, 121 Second place Al...

  • FHS varsity girls basketball battles San Marcos

    Updated Dec 15, 2006

    Lady Warrior Kaitlyn Gangnath (#5) focuses on out-strategizing the San Marcos team in Fallbrook’s December 6 match....

  • FHS JV girls basketball faces San Marcos

    Updated Dec 15, 2006

    Fallbrook looks for the opportunity to pass in their December 6 game against San Marcos.... Full story

  • Puchtas' barns approved by Zoning Admin.

    Updated Dec 15, 2006

    The county’s Zoning Administrator has approved an Administrative Permit for a Bonsall family to operate a pair of horse barns on their Aqueduct Road property. The decision of Zoning Administrator Rose Garduno will stand if not reversed on appeal. Neighbors Jaime and Dawne Clayton will likely carry out an appeal to the county’s Planning Commission, and the Planning Commission’s decision can subsequently be appealed to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. During her November 28 decision, Garduno implemented assur...

  • Parade kept deputies busier this year

    Updated Dec 15, 2006

    Deputy Robert Heltmach, Special Event Coordinator for the Sheriff’s Department Fallbrook Substation, said the 2006 Fallbrook Christmas Parade went off “really well” as far as the planning and logistics but said the event was busier this year for law enforcement personnel. “We’ve never had this many calls before from the parade, but it was manageable,” he said. The incident that gained the most attention occurred just as the parade ended when a group of ten young gang members disturbed spectators in the vicinity of Main Ave...

  • Joyful Traditions ends Sunday

    Updated Dec 15, 2006

    FALLBROOK — Don’t miss the fun this Sunday, December 17, from 12 to 4 p.m. in the heart of the Friendly Village when the Historic Downtown Merchants Association and Fallbrook Village Association present the last Joyful Traditions event for the season at Main Avenue and Alvarado Street. Entertainment on Sunday will include musicians and entertainers from CAST, the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County and Resto’s. Children can visit with Santa and families can enjoy rides in horse-drawn carriages. Participate in the Mayor...

  • Board approves raise for classified staff

    Updated Dec 15, 2006

    After being sworn in as trustees of the Fallbrook Union High School District on Monday night, Bill O’Connor, Michael Schulte and Marc Steffler joined Dennis Allen and Lynn Colburn in unanimously approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the district and SEIU Local 2028 (classified employees union). At a cost of $431,066 to the district for the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 school years, the agreement is subject to renegotiation insofar as salary, benefits and one other mutually agreed upon item for the 2007-2008 y...

  • Casey, Clark, Maxwell and Hernandez lauded

    Updated Dec 15, 2006

    The various talents and accomplishments of the December community Student of the Month recipients again illustrate that “outstanding” is a word that can be defined in many ways. The four honorees all have various qualities that deem them remarkable. When the Student of the Month committee met with community and educational leaders at the Fallbrook Golf Club’s Hukilau restaurant on Thursday, December 7, these four local students were lauded: Dusty Hernandez of Ivy High School and Michaela Casey, Corey Clark and Rachel Maxwe...

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