FBA honors Maldonado and Bonsall Road Station Crew

FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Beautification Alliance recognized Zeke Maldonado, crew supervisor of the Bonsall Road Station, for his work supporting the group's Keeping Fallbrook Litter Free Program.

Marta Donovan, coordinator of FBA's Keeping Fallbrook Litter Free Program, works closely with the Maldonado and the San Diego Department of Public Works, coordinating efforts to maximize resources.

The goal of the program is to engage citizens throughout Fallbrook to clean up areas near where they work or live; however, many of the roadways are too busy or dangerous for FBA volunteers, she said, and the collaboration with the Bonsall Road Crew makes a difference.

In May, the Bonsall Road Crew cleaned trash along Reche Road from Green Canyon to Old Highway 395, Old Highway 395 in the Rainbow area and Gopher Canyon. They also removed weeds on South Gopher Canyon, Fallbrook Street between Morro Road and Debra Ann Drive and on Winterhaven, Alturas Road and Aviation from S. Mission to Alturas. They often collected litter at the same time. The crew also assists Fallbrook Beautification Alliance volunteers in picking up large items uncovered or found during clean ups in county streambeds and culverts.

Representatives from the alliance honored Maldonado and his team with a plaque, created from a piece of avocado wood, engraved with words of gratitude. In making the award, FBA President Jerri Patchett said, "Zeke and his crew of great county workers are an indispensable part of our team, helping FBA volunteers keep Fallbrook and the region Litter Free and beautiful. They take great pride in their work, always responding to our calls for help. We are so grateful for their commitment to our community."

The words on the plaque read, "Zeke Maldonado – In appreciation of your commitment to keeping Fallbrook beautiful. Fallbrook Beautification Alliance."

Anyone interested in helping FBA clean and beautify Fallbrook can visit http://www.fallbrookbeautification.org to request additional information or make a donation.

Submitted by Fallbrook Beautification Alliance.