Don McNutt: Fallbrook's 'Keeper of the Benches'

FALLBROOK — If you have noticed the beautiful oak benches that adorn the sidewalks on both sides of Main Avenue in downtown Fallbrook, you have probably also seen – or met – the gregarious caretaker of the benches, Don McNutt. He is not hard to miss, not only in stature but with his broad, beckoning, sit-a-spell smile. Don loves to chat about the benches – or practically any other subject – of interest. He does find time from visiting to work on the benches – and hard work it is.

Although the natural white oak benches are beautiful to look at, they take a beating from the sun and often from sk...