Volunteers honored at Save Our Forest picnic

The Fallbrook Save Our Forest (SOF) organization is known for its monthly work parties, but each August the work stops and the “Party Party” takes place. More than 100 friends and volunteers enjoyed this year’s event, held at the Palomares House on Sunday, August 26.

During fiscal year 2006-2007, SOF volunteers logged more than 2,000 hours planting, pruning, replacing and otherwise caring for trees throughout the Fallbrook area. One of those hard workers, Bob Sajus, has been named Volunteer of the Year.

Sajus has been active in SOF for more than 10 years, not only in the field but on its committees. Known throughout the area as a friendly and effective leader, he recently completed 12 years with the Fallbrook Community Planning Group.

Other volunteers who received special recognition during the SOF picnic were Anne Richter, Petey Stevens, Don and Diane McNutt, Greg Mac Donald, Joan Sansom, Maja Eddy and Ellie Ross.

Volunteers are always needed for ongoing SOF work parties and special projects. For more information, contact Jackie Heyneman at (760) 728-0889.