The November 3, 2007 - 17th ANNUAL INSTALLATION and AWARDS DINNER at VISTA VALLEY was a hugh success!

Don McKinney, representative for U.S. Congressman Darrell Issa attended the Awards Dinner to present a beautiful framed Certificate of Recognition to Laura and Stan Neiman , owners of Neiman’s Collision Center – named as Business of the Year by the Bonsall Chamber of Commerce. Marilyn Schweibold, former president of the Bonsall Chamber gave an account of their activities and performance in the community.

Dr. Jeff Felix, Community Service Leader of the Year listens as Cathy Myhers, Director of Special Education at Bonsall Elementary School, gives specific details of his strengths, deeds, achievements and the ability to motivate and attain success in all that he does. Jeff Felix is the Superintendent of the Bonsall Union School District.

Teacher of the Year, Cathy Andressen with the principal of Bonsall Elementary School, Bill Rash as he tells of her accomplishments, talents, skills as a teacher and gave a brief bio of her life.

Bradley Doke, the 2008 “Bonsall Dude” received a $2,000 savings bond as well a stylish white HAT to wear on special events. His first official event at the Installation and Awards Dinner was to lead us in the pledge of allegiance and then on December 1st, 2007, he rode in the Fallbrook Christmas Parade with Leigh Ann Howard, President of the Bonsall Chamber.