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Program offers ‘ray of hope’ for lagging avocado industry
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A program aimed at softening the blow of costly irrigation system upgrades may bring relief for local avocado growers who are struggling to survive unrelenting surges in their water bills. “It’s been very, very challenging to address these water issues,” Tom Bellamore, president of California Avocado Commission, told a group of growers at a May 17 workshop held in Fallbrook. “This may provide some ray of hope.”
see AVOCADO, page A-8
FUHS senior ‘prank’ goes too far Andrea Verdin Staff Writer
Five Fallbrook Union High School students have been identified by sheriff’s deputies as partakers in the alleged senior prank early May 19. The incident left the high school campus littered with trash and toilet paper, locks glued shut, and more seriously, racial slurs painted on buildings. “Of grave concern, there were two instances of spray painted racial slurs,” said principal Larry Boone, who added that trash cans were thrown on roofs and tables thrown into the swimming pool. “We take this quite seriously and are working diligently with law enforcement to handle this matter in a swift and appropriate manner,” he said.
see PRANK, page A-5
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Peter DeSilva watches San Diego CW6 San Diego Living Anchors Lynda Martin and Clint August sit in his 1966 Cobra, during Craig Conley photos filming of a Fallbrook Vintage Car Show segment on “San Diego Living” morning show in preparation for this year’s Vintage Car Show. FALLBROOK – This Sunday, May 26, at the 51st Annual Fallbrook Vintage Car Show, there will be 500 amazing show cars, 10 food vendors, three live bands, a kid’s area and a zip line. However, six original Shelby Cobras from the 1960s are expected to be
show-stoppers. Not only are these authentic originals hard to find, but each one is valued at $1 million or more. These models dominated the racing circuit in the U.S. and abroad for more than a decade. To complement these marvelous Cobras, there will be four very
original 1960s Shelby GT350 and GT500 Mustangs. The upgraded design features, engines and dualquad carburetors found in these cars launched Craig Conley’s Shelby GT500, which only has 27,000 original miles and can reach speeds to over 150 mph
Fallbrook grad and fallen Navy SEAL Carter to be honored in Coca-Cola 600
(don’t try this at home, kids). If that is not fast enough for anyone and their friendly highway patrol officers, they can grab one of the Cobras. “As aerodynamic as they look,
see SHELBY, page A-11
‘No one should be forced to retire on minimum wage’ Andrea Verdin Staff Writer
This is part two of a two-part story on minimum wage. Part one appeared in the May 19 edition of the Village News and can be read online at www.thevillagenews. com
put together the 600 Miles of Remembrance program I asked them who we should honor on the Cheerios Chevrolet for the CocaCola 600,” said Dillon. “It was unanimous from those guys that Mark Carter, ‘Badger’ is what they called him, should be on our car for the Charlotte race.” “It’s an honor to me and the entire team to be able to honor him
While business owners are taking steps to financially prepare for the minimum wage increase set to fully take effect in 2022, others believe that there are steps employees can also take to make sure they are employed. Senator Joel Anderson, of the 38th district, believes that the minimum wage increase is actually a direct attack on the middle class that is not meant to lift or improve the lives of those who make minimum wage. “No one should be forced to retire on minimum wage,” said Anderson, who believes that raising the minimum wage will actually drop the value of jobs that pay more than minimum wage. “No matter if the minimum wage goes up, the poor person stays poor,” he continued, stating that the purchasing power of others not in minimum wage will drop, unless they also receive pay increases. “Those who are making twice minimum wage are now not making twice that.” Anderson believes legislation should focus on purchasing power, not on the amount of money individuals make. “We really need to focus on individual prosperity,” said
see NASCAR, page A-10
see WAGE, page A-4
Courtesy photo SOC Carter, in tribute to fallen Navy SEAL Mark “Badger” Carter, is featured on the windshield of the Cheerios Chevrolet that will be driven by Austin Dillon in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 29. [Inset] Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer Mark “Badger” Carter. Tom Ferrall Staff Writer Mark T. Carter, a 1998 Fallbrook High School graduate who went on to serve his country as a member of the elite Navy SEALS and lost his life in combat, will be honored by NASCAR during the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, May 29. Cars racing in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, will
have the names of fallen U.S. Armed Forces members on their windshields as part of NASCAR’s “600 Miles of Remembrance” tribute. Cars usually have their driver’s name on the windshield. Carter’s name will be featured on the No. 3 car driven by Austin Dillon, who sought the advice of some friends in the military in determining who he would honor. “I have a few buddies that are Navy SEALS and when NASCAR