Frank Appice, who was named 2022 Rotarian of the Year, poses for a photo with Temecula Sunrise Rotary President Jon Grimm. Valley News/Courtesy photo
TEMECULA – The Rotary Club of Temecula Sunrise recently honored its 2022 Rotarian of the Year, Frank Appice, with a plaque and many accolades. The award was presented by President Jon Grimm, who told the club members how much he and the club appreciate all that he does, showing up for virtually every event to lend a hand.Appice has been a member of the club since May 2015 and said that he joined because he was retired and was looking for a way to serve his community. When the members discovered that Appice was a runner, the club made him director of the annual Run through the Vineyard.Appice was born in Staten Island at the naval hospital because his father was in the Coast Guard, but he is a city boy, raised in Brooklyn. He attended City College of New York and received a bachel
