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On June 28 the North County Fire Protection District (NCFPD) board gave its approval to the district pursuing a joint powers agreement with the Fallbrook Healthcare District (FHD). On Sept. 27 the NCFPD board voted 5-0 to approve such an agreement with specific language. “This finalizes the agreement,” said NCFPD fire chief Steve Abbott. The FHD board approved the joint powers agreement at its Sept. 14 meeting. The joint powers agreement will allow for joint implementation of programs or the construction of facilities. A staff member from NCFPD and the healthcare district’s executive director will meet on a regular basis to collaborate and develop joint initiatives which support the common missions of the two agencies. The programs can include, but will not be limited to, community programs which expand the availability of health care and emergency medical services and contracting with third parties to provide health care and emergency medical services. Both agencies must approve a joint program for that program to be implemented. On Oct. 6, the fire district received an ambulance funded in part by the healthcare district. “We just took delivery of that ambulance that they helped us purchase, so that is pretty exciting,” said Abbott.
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FUESD’s Amy Schwenke named San Diego County Teacher of the Year Andrea Verdin Staff Writer
Amy Schwenke, center, poses with the other four San Diego County teachers of the year at an Aztecs game as part of their recognition for their hard work.
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Made by the Fallbrook Garden Nancy Heins-Glaser photos This scarecrow spends time in the “Reading Room” Club, Lacy can be found in the Jewelry Connection. with the Oct. 13 issue of the Village News. Lucette Moramarco Staff Writer
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If they take a look around, visitors who come to Fallbrook this month will be welcomed by a waving Tin Man and greeted by Abe Lincoln. They may spot Detective Hass or a dancing chicken on Main Avenue. The Encore Club lady and Lacey (made by the Fallbrook Garden Club) dress up downtown while Homer Simpson relaxes in a patio chair. These aren’t classic scarecrows but the products of some very creative minds for Fallbrook’s fifth annual Scarecrow Days. Ranging from technical to simple, scary to hilarious, the current crop of scarecrows show off the talent of the people behind the scenes of this month long event. The Scarecrew has helped a variety of groups, businesses and individuals to create an eclectic group of scarecrows that can be
seen all over town until Oct. 31. Scarecrow Days founder Jackie Heyneman said, “To add innovation and excitement to the Fallbrook Harvest Faire on Oct. 16, the Fallbrook Scarecrow Days Committee, placed a solar activated Tin Man to welcome people to Fallbrook.” A unique addition to the many scarecrows on display around town, the tin man adds interest to the event currently featured in Westways magazine’s “Five worth the Drive”. According to Heyneman, the concept of a solar-powered crow first came from Beverly DeVilbiss, a member of the Scarecrew. It took a group of individuals to make her idea work. First, Ron Chesney put together the frame work to make a huge body. When the frame work was seen, it looked like a tin man. The Tin Man was placed on top of Joe’s Hardware store (corner of S. Main Ave. and Fallbrook St.) because people thought he’d be
most visible there, and owner Joe DeRoest was eager to help. Heyneman said Jonah Liebes of Heliopower provided the heavy duty batteries to store the energy needed and some sage advice. There is also a solar panel loaned for the duration of the month to feed the batteries. She added that it was Chesney’s ingenuity of gearing down a windshield motor that makes Mr. Tinman wave at passersby. Chesney described the project as “challenging and a lot of fun”. The Scarecrow Committee has worked for five years to build support for their community venture. Bringing tourists to Fallbrook to boost the economic stability of small business has been the goal. Making Fallbrook known as a tourist destination with a lot to offer in recreational activities as well as a thriving art
see SCARECROW, page A-5
To be a truly great teacher, it’s important for an individual to be passionate about children and their education. However, to be an exceptional teacher, additional elements of leadership, dedication and creativity must be incorporated into every part of the educational experience. Amy Schwenke, a 12-year Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) kindergarten teacher, has tirelessly put those elements into her teaching, and has recently been recognized for her hard work. Schwenke was honored as one of five San Diego County teachers at the 26th annual “Cox Presents: A Salute to Teachers” as a Teacher of the Year. “It’s been so surreal and amazing,” said Schwenke. “I have been able to include my students in the process. During the application phase, I told my students they were the class of the year. This year’s students were told that as well, so I got to spread that to two of my classes.” As one of Fallbrook Street
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Rainbow marijuana dispensary reportedly operating without compliance Andrea Verdin Staff Writer A marijuana dispensary located in Rainbow has been reported to be active without county compliance, and county managers are working to correct the problem. The dispensary, called Your Highness and located on the 2800 block of Rainbow Valley Blvd., was reported by Rainbow Community Planning Group chair Gary Drake to the county in August. Drake’s attention was drawn when he noticed signs with green crosses and an arrow pointing into a driveway of a nursery in the area. Drake mentioned to County Planning and Development Group Program manager Joseph Farace that the facility is less than 500 yards from a community church. In addition, the location was not mentioned as a possible dispensary site to the Rainbow Community Planning Group. “There are no permitted dispensaries in Rainbow,” said Farace. “Planning Development Services (PDS) Code Compliance is aware of the property where a possible facility may be located and is taking the appropriate steps to address the issue.” Farace also stated that the dispensary is operating on a site that is not allowed to have a medical marijuana collective facility. “The County ordinance only allows these facilities on industrial properties and apparently this subject site is designed agricultural,” said Farace. “Code Compliance is working with the operator to resolve the issue.” Currently a moratorium is in place on the issuance of new facilities, however, information on the medical marijuana collective facility ordinance as well as a Frequently Asked Questions sheet is available on the PDS website: www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/ sdc/pds/Medical-MarijuanaCollectives.html. The website has information on what is needed to operate this type of facility. To comment on this story online, visit www.thevillagenews.com.