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February 19, 2015
Healthcare district settles with CHS; signs JPA with Palomar
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Volume 19, Issue 8
Ross receives prestigious County award Debbie Ramsey Managing Editor
Debbie Ramsey Managing Editor At the February 11 meeting of the Fallbrook Healthcare District (FHD) board of directors, a settlement agreement was reached with Tennessee-based Community Health Systems (CHS) in regards to the termination of their Fallbrook Hospital Corporation lease of Fallbrook Hospital. At the same meeting, a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) was agreed upon with Palomar Health.
see JPA, page A-4
FUHS receives new pro TV studio setup Debbie Ramsey Managing Editor Once a Warrior, always a Warrior. Ryan Promack, an alum of the Fallbrook High School Class of 2001, has proven that. Promack, who was actively engaged in the FUHS ROP TV Tech Program, has made it his mission to see that students at his alma mater have newer equipment to learn on. “ [ Ry a n P r o m a c k ] w a s instrumental in facilitating the donation of a professional set by CNN to the school,” said Ashley Skalsky, the school’s theatre and
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Photo courtesy of County of San Diego County Supervisor Bill Horn, left, presents Fallbrook resident Vince Ross, right, with the Guardian of the Water Award on Feb. 10 at Horn’s 2015 State of the North County address in San Diego.
At his State of the North County 2015 address on Tuesday, Feb. 10, Fifth District County Supervisor Bill Horn paid special tribute to a well-known Fallbrook organizer at the event, which was held at the County Administration Center in San Diego. Vince Ross, a resident of Fallbrook for 50 years, was presented with the prestigious Guardian of the Water Award. “This award is a State of the County tradition and celebrates those special people who make a difference in their communities through stewardship,” Horn announced to the audience. “Thank you, Vince, for your volunteerism and philanthropy.” Ross, who normally attends the annual update, was caught off guard when presented with the award. “It was a total surprise; a great honor,” he said. “I feel that this award is also a recognition of the community of Fallbrook and the spirit of volunteerism that makes Fallbrook a special place.” Insisting many volunteers have made positive things happen for the community, Ross insisted, “I accept this honor on behalf of our community and its many devoted volunteers.” After he moved to Fallbrook
see AWARD, page A-8
County arrest trends have thisweek changed over five years see FUHS, page A-9
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Vehicle burglaries still a concern in Fallbrook Debbie Ramsey Managing Editor According to a recent San Diego Association Of Governments (SANDAG) report culminating with data from 2013, over the past five years arrest rate trends have changed. “The adult felony arrest rate in San Diego County increased by eight percent while misdemeanor DUI arrests declined by 31 percent.” The report, prepared by the criminal justice division, “Arrests 2013: Law Enforcement Response to Crime in the San Diego Region,” revealed that San Diego County had the state’s “second highest arrest rate for adults and the state’s highest arrest rate for juveniles.” Regional view “The felony arrest trend in San Diego County is one of the most striking findings in the report,” researchers said. “In 2009, felonies represented 28 percent of all adult arrests. [In 2013], they represented 35 percent.” From 2009 to 2013, felony arrests for dangerous drugs (like offenses relating to methamphetamine, depressants, and hallucinogens) increased 54 percent. “Over the same period, other drug offenses (including prescription drug abuse) increased 30 percent, and narcotics offenses (which include heroin) increased 20 percent.” The report also showed that felonylevel arrests of adults for burglary and motor vehicle theft were on the rise.
see TRENDS, page A-7