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Historical Society, Land Conservancy, USO receive Community Projects funding

During the San Diego County Board of Supervisors’ final regular Tuesday meeting of Fiscal Year 2006-07, the supervisors voted June 19 to allocate the remainder of the fiscal year’s District Five Community Projects funds, providing $30,000 to the Fallbrook Historical Society, $14,500 to the Fallbrook Land Conservancy, and $10,000 to United Service Organization, Inc.

The Fallbrook Historical Society money will help construct a barn to display farm equipment and provide a community meeting space, the Fallbrook Land Conservancy funding will purchase trees and build a brick-lined pathway in Palomares Park and cover costs associated with the Stage Coach Sunday community event, and the allocation to USO will help cover costs with the annual Holiday Concert and Support the Military Run events for Camp Pendleton servicemen.

Each county supervisor has a discretionary Community Projects budget which may be used for schools and non-profit organizations which provide services to county citizens and can also be used to supplement other county funding for specific county projects. Allocation of the funds requires approval of the Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Bill Horn had the support of his colleagues after recommending the distribution of his Community Projects funds.

The grant to the Fallbrook Historical Society matches funds raised by the organization to construct a California-style barn. The historical society, which was created in 1978 to preserve Fallbrook’s history, operates a group of museums which include displays including the names and locations of Fallbrook’s first settlers as well as early business, railroad, and farming histories. The historical society’s activities also include tours for children and photo assistance for businesses seeking historical identity.

The Fallbrook Land Conservancy was founded in 1988 and is dedicated to preserving Fallbrook’s natural beauty. It has acquired more than 600 acres of protected open space including five nature preserves.

United Service Organization, Inc. provides recreational services and other activities to active-duty servicemen and their families which boost morale and welfare.

 

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