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Volume 19, Issue 41
October excitement in the air
Rancho Viejo parents petition BUSD for bus Scarecrows appear; Harvest Faire adds live bands, pie contest, beer/wine garden Debbie Ramsey service Managing Editor Andrea Verdin Special to The Village News
Residents of the Rancho Viejo community were recently told that their children will be able to take the bus to Bonsall High School and Sullivan Middle School, pending an approval for a bus purchase from the Bonsall Unified School District (BUSD) board. The community, which is located on the southeast side of the State Route 76 and Interstate 15 intersection, petitioned the BUSD board for a bus to provide transportation to students attending Bonsall High School and Sullivan Middle School. Parents from Ranch Viejo met with Bonsall district representatives on Sept.
see BUSD, page A-8
FUHSD’s new director of student services to bring major support to high school Andrea Verdin Special to The Village News
Fallbrook Union High School District (FUHSD) has received a new director of student services, and his plan is to continue to streamline the special education department, career technical education, student discipline, and assessments in the upcoming years.
see DIRECTOR, page A-10
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Ken Seals photo Jenna Gratz, left and her father, Manny Gratz, position their scarecrow “Miss Iron Bottom” in front of their business, The Manfred Group at 120 S. Main Ave. on Oct. 2. Jenna said their idea was modeled on the character Miss Copper Bottom from the movie “Robots.” Fallbrook merchants are participating in Scarecrow Days during the month of October to promote tourism.
As creatively-designed scarecrows keep watch over the downtown Fallbrook area this month, the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce has made plans to make the third annual Harvest Faire, slated for Sunday, Oct. 18, bigger and better than ever with the addition of new attractions. “We have added two live bands, a pie baking contest, and a beer and wine garden” explained Chamber CEO Lila MacDonald. The Harvest Faire, which began in 2013 to celebrate autumn in the Friendly Village, is held in historic downtown on Main Avenue. It takes place during the town’s October Scarecrow Days, when a large variety of scarecrows are designed, built, and displayed by businesses and community o rg a n i z a t i o n s f r o m O c t . 1 through 31. “There are scarecrows all around town and it is very centered on a ‘small town’ feel,” said MacDonald. Residents can vote for their favorite scarecrow up until noon on Oct.18 in the People’s Choice contest offered. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and feature booths with handmade crafts, local foods and treats, a petting zoo, pony rides, hay rides, a pumpkin contest, and scarecrows and vintage cars on display. Both non-profit organizations and businesses are involved. The source of the momentum that has led to significant growth for this year’s event, MacDonald said, is that “We have volunteers helping pull the fair together, local vendors, some merchants are holding specials that day and tying other events into the faire.” The pumpkin contest centers around the person who has grown the largest specimen for the event. “Bring down your biggest pumpkin to be judged,” said MacDonald. “They will be judged at the info booth and can be dropped off between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The winner will be announced in the Village Square at 1:20 p.m.” The chairperson of the pumpkin contest is Chamber president, Jeniene Domercq.
see SCARECROW, page A-7
Calling all Fallbrook High cheerleaders – past, present, and future – to cheer at Oct. 16 home football game FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook High School (FHS) cheer team is sending a “shout out” to all past and future FHS cheerleaders for the celebration of “Past, Present, and Future Cheerleaders” at the Oct. 16 varsity football game at Warrior Stadium. Girls and boys ages five to pre-teen will need to participate in the annual Jr. Cheer Clinic first, and all FHS alumni cheerleaders will need to contact Coach Escely for the specifics of cheering at the Fallbrook vs. Valley Center game. The Jr. Cheer Clinic will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 14 and 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the “bowl” near the clock tower at FHS, located at 2400 S. Stagecoach Lane. Registration will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 14 prior to the first practice. Requested donation of $35 includes instructions, uniform skirt use, a keepsake bow, and drinks/snacks during practices and performance. All excess funds are used to cover FHS Cheer’s program costs and are sincerely appreciated. The “junior” cheerleaders will then be featured during the FHS varsity’s football game’s half time and third quarter’s performances on Oct. 16. All questions can be directed to Coach Escely Marr at emarr@fuhsd.net.
FHS varsity cheerleader Gabrielle Bachman gives her little sister, Amelia, a hug at the Fallbrook Jr. Cheer Clinic debut performance last year at a varsity football game. Courtesy photo