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Pedroza named new FUHSD superintendent Andrea Verdin Special to The Village News The Fallbrook Union High School District (FUHSD) has offered the position of superintendent to Hugo A. Pedroza, Ph.D. The board approved the contract with Dr. Pedroza at its Sept. 8 regular meeting; he will assume the duties of superintendent beginning Sept. 15. Pedroza, who originally graduated from high school in San Diego’s Sweetwater District, stated that the support of the counselors and teachers in the school district were what led him to his career in education. After his high school graduation,
see PEDROZA, page A-13
N.C. Fire approves raise for staff Two percent salary increase is first since 2008 Joe Naiman Village News Correspondent The North County Fire Protection District (NCFPD) board voted 5-0 Aug. 26 to approve a 2 percent salary increase for all NCFPD employees other than fire chief Bill Metcalf and reserve firefighters. “They were very grateful,” Metcalf said. “I think everyone was happy that we at least were able to make a move in the right direction.” The recession which began in 2008 adversely affected NCFPD revenues. “Basically the last
see RAISE, page A-13
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Volume 18, Issue 37
Event underscores
“We will never forget” Debbie Ramsey Managing Editor
Thirteen years after the deadliest terrorist attacks on American soil in U.S. history, the vow to “never forget” the lives sacrificed remains strong. In remembrance, local residents have the opportunity to attend the fourth annual 9/11 Memorial Hill Climb event on Saturday, Sept. 13, in the Interstate 15 corridor area of Fallbrook. Participating in the actual hike itself is optional, as the event features other aspects.
“We stood united then and we should continue to stand together now as Americans. This is not only a remembrance, but a statement that they (terrorists) did not win.”
-- John Choi, event organizer
“Each year our goal is to make it better than the previous year,” said Fallbrook Firefighter’s Association event organizer John Choi, a six-year engineer/ paramedic with North County Fire. “We stood united then and we should continue to stand together now as Americans. This is not only a remembrance, but a statement that they (the terrorists) did not win.” This year’s family-friendly event is destined to be bigger
see EVENT, page A-12 North County Fire engineer/ paramedic Joel Hammer, left, and Captain Eric Ayers, climb Monserate Mountain, located in the Interstate 15 corridor of Fallbrook, in anticipation of the fourth annual 9/11 Memorial Hill Climb scheduled for Sat., Sept. 13. John Buchanan photo
Warrior band marches to raise funds
Village News Marching Warrior Freddy Haas plays the trumpet as the Fallbrook Union High School band color guard practices in the background. Ken Seals photo The students were participating in the band’s March-a-Thon fundraiser on Aug. 30 at FUHS stadium. See more photos on page C-1.