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Grant of $26,000 to benefit Village Square
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Volume 19, Issue 22
Vintage Car Show turns golden
Joe Naiman Village News Correspondent The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 May 5 to approve the allocation of $716,000 from the Neighborhood Reinvestment Program (NRP) budget of Supervisor Bill Horn, including $26,000 which will be used for Village Square in Downtown Fallbrook. The grant agreement is with the Fallbrook Village Association and will be used for items such as lighting, expanded storage facilities, a three-compartment sink installation, umbrellas, chairs, tables, and relocation of the kiosk.
see GRANT, page A-4
Wrestling room clean, FUHSD says Debbie Ramsey Managing Editor
Hot rod fans were able to see all makes, models, and colors of their favorites, as well as hundreds of other classic vehicles at the 50th anniversary Fallbrook Vintage Car Show held Sunday, May 24 at Pala Mesa Resort.
Fallbrook High School administrators have reported that an investigation into the sanitary condition of the school’s wrestling room has been concluded, after parents addressed their concerns to the district’s board of trustees at their April 27 and May 11 meetings. According to Fallbrook Union High School District (FUHSD) superintendent, Dr. Hugo Pedroza, “FUHSD has conducted a thorough investigation regarding claims by some parents that the high school’s wrestling room was the source of a ‘ringworm epidemic,’ affecting more than 30 athletes.”
Event exceeds all expectations, breaks records
see FUHSD, page A-4
Debbie Ramsey Managing Editor The 50th annual Fallbrook Vintage Car Show was indeed pure gold. Breaking all attendance records and number of classic car entries, the spectacular event, held Sunday, May 24, on the grass at Pala Mesa Resort was a sight to behold. Live music, multiple food booths,
a beer and wine garden, raffles and an outstanding children’s play area, made the event sponsored by the Fallbrook Vintage Car Club perfect for the entire family. It appears that between 25,000-30,000 people attended the event. The show consisted of over 400 vintage and classic vehicles of all colors, makes, and models. The 60 available swap meet booths were sold out and numerous local
organizations were provided with an opportunity to educate attendees on Fallbrook. Live entertainment and featured events during the show also increased dramatically from past years. The Fallbrook High School rock band opened the show, with the young talent being admired by many. When Sgt. Pepper’s Beatles’ tribute band took the stage in the
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afternoon, dancers took to their feet and showed their enjoyment publicly. Fallbrook Car Club president Roy Moosa started the show with a welcoming address, after which the Colors were presented by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1924. The National Anthem was sung by local singer, Sasha La Russo.
see VINTAGE, page A-10
Runners compete in second thisweek annual Avocado Half Marathon
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Dupre honored as county Fallbrook High’s Sam Comerford takes a first place Public Health Champion
Ken Seals photo The leading runners at the start of the Avocado Half Marathon and 5K race head down Gird Road to kick off the race on Saturday, May 23. Fallbrook High School track athlete Sam Comerford (#647 in green shirt) competes for the early lead and ends up taking first place in the U18 category. See more photos on page D-4.
The County of San Diego has an annual Public Health Champion recognition ceremony, and this year’s ceremony April 10 included the presentation of a Public Health Champion Award to Fallbrook Healthcare District administrator Vi Dupre. “It’s a great honor,” Dupre said. Dupre was one of 16 recipients of a Public Health Champion Award during the ceremony at the County Administration Center. “It was a recognition of a lot of people for a lot of work that they do,” Dupre said. “It was great to be included on that list with other communities.” Dupre was accompanied by Fallbrook Healthcare District board president Stephen Abbott and vice-president Gordon Tinker, by her daughter, Tanja Bickel, and by Bickel’s companion, James Donohoe. Dupre received the North Coastal Award. “I was very honored,” Dupre said. Dupre noted that the award was in her name but was for programs the healthcare district provides. “Mine is the face that they see,” she said. “It was accepted for the healthcare district.” The Live Well San Diego Public Health Champion awards recognize public and private
see DUPRE, page A-4