Fallbrookians can help Texas residents

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, Fallbrook resident Roger Boddaert is collecting items to send to Texans in need. He set up a collection stand at the foot of his driveway, 1175 Riverview Dr., (off East Mission, near the end of Riverview, look for the flagpole) on Aug. 28 and started spreading the word.

The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce pitched in by creating flyers which were posted by several businesses in Fallbrook on Aug. 30. Bit by bit, more and more donated items are being dropped off. By Friday morning, Sept. 1, Boddaert counted 15 packed boxes and lots of plastic bags filled with donate...