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  • Girls soccer reaches CIF quarterfinals

    Updated Apr 9, 2015

    On Feb. 22, 2008, Fallbrook High School's girls soccer team hosted Granite Hills in a CIF Division I playoff game and earned a 1-0 victory to advance to the quarterfinals, where the Warriors lost a 5-0 match at Torrey Pines. Although the 2014-15 Warriors weren't seeded high enough for a home game in this year's CIF Division IV playoffs, the Warriors not only won their first playoff game in seven years but also scored a goal in their quarterfinal loss. The Warriors finished the season with an overall record of 7-12-5...

  • Second annual Monty Voigt Memorial Pinewood Derby held

    Updated Apr 9, 2015

    FALLBROOK – On March 21, Cub Scout Pack 738 held its second annual Monty Voigt Memorial. Volunteers from the Fallbrook Vintage Car Club performed many tasks for the derby. They were Bill Muno, Wayne King, John Waugh, Joan Voigt, Elaine Pedigo, and Carol King. Beverly DeVilbiss also donated her time. For many years, the race was shepherded by past car club member Monty Voigt, in whose name the event is now held. Final winners of the Pinewood Derby were: Best of Show - Aiden M...

  • Rotary Club of Fallbrook disperses annual grants

    Updated Apr 9, 2015

    FALLBROOK – The Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens was the setting March 26 as the Rotary Club of Fallbrook (RCoF) held its annual Funds Distribution Luncheon. Representatives of 15 Fallbrook community 501©3 charitable organizations and one international group received checks at the meeting. RCoF raises funds throughout the year from member donations, endowment earnings, and their annual gala event – Lobster on the Green (Sept. 18 this year). Additionally, the club prov...

  • W.O.W. program explains urgent care services

    Updated Apr 9, 2015

    Fallbrook Healthcare District's first Women of Wellness (W.O.W.) presentation, on April 2, featured Dr. Graydon Skeoch and Dr. Donald Kimes, the owners and operators of A+ Urgent Care, which opened that same day at 617 E. Alvarado St. They explained "Urgent Care vs. Emergency Care" to about 150 women and a few men. Skeoch, who worked in the emergency room of Fallbrook Hospital from March 1995 until it closed on Dec. 20, 2014, said he found out that a community cannot have a fr...

  • Time to continue fertilizing rose bushes

    Updated Apr 9, 2015

    Well, for all you lucky rosarians who were fortunate enough to get your roses pruned by mid-February, you are probably enjoying (or about to enjoy) your first real flush of blooms for 2015! Continue fertilizing – hopefully ready for the third application – organic, I trust. As I always say, organics are much better for your soil and ultimately for your garden and the environment. The soil microbiology is complex and multi-tiered. A healthy garden soil system is teeming wit...

  • Basketball is habit forming; can affect your health

    Updated Apr 9, 2015

    What is it about basketball? Is it all about endlessly shooting baskets from all over the court? No, it is about playing against someone. Then it’s about playing on a team and competing against another team. Then it may be about really learning the game and appreciating the play of a team. Or the brilliance of its coaching. Well, it’s more than that. It’s something that gets into your head that grows from childhood. It’s more than that. Years ago, I worked at a big industrial plant in L.A. that had its own employee recreat...

  • California Chamber Orchestra presents Saint-Saens & Company

    Updated Apr 9, 2015

    TEMECULA - The season finale for the California Chamber Orchestra will be presented on Saturday, May 16 at the Murrieta United Methodist Church, due to the current renovation of the Old Town Temecula Community Theater. The finale will feature works for smaller ensembles by four of the most important composers of the early 20th Century. "Each of these works is a gem that demonstrates how chamber music made the transition into the modern world." The concert will include...

  • Cyril George Wells

    Updated Apr 9, 2015

    Cyril George Wells, 72, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, April 3, 2015 from issues brought on by a heart attack suffered the previous week. Cyril is survived by his loving wife Peggy of 32 years; his sister Barbara Wells of Toronto, Canada; son Andrew Wells and wife Corrine and granddaughter Autumn of Toronto; and son Randy Wells and wife Heather and grandsons Parker and Samuel of Los Angeles. He is preceded in death by his father Cyril, mother Mildred, and tw...

  • County library announces art contest winners

    Updated Apr 9, 2015

    SAN DIEGO COUNTY – In gearing up for its Summer Reading programs and events, San Diego County hosted a countywide art contest with this year’s theme, Read to the Rhythm. The art contest asked residents to illustrate how they are inspired by the music and the library. The contest was a huge hit, with over 150 pieces being submitted. Prizes were awarded to the top three winners in each age group: youth, teen, and adult. Youth winners: first place - Emily Chen (5 years old, San...

  • Victory over Pumas ties boys lacrosse school record for consecutive wins

    Updated Apr 9, 2015

    Fallbrook High School's boys lacrosse team tied the Warriors' school record of five consecutive victories with a 7-2 home win March 27 against Chaparral High School. The Warriors, whose 2014 season ended with a loss to Valley Center in the CIF Division II quarterfinals, improved their 2015 record to 5-0 with their triumph over the Pumas. "It's been nice to see the program have some success that we haven't had," said Fallbrook coach Paul Morgan. Fallbrook's season began March...