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Fallbrook Union High School District’s (FUHSD) bond measure AA has recently been approved by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association (SDCTA), and local residents and community investors have begun to rally behind the measure, which is meant to raise funds to help renovate Fallbrook Union High School’s buildings. “The SDCTA is very rigorous, and made sure we met criteria [to meet their approval], including having a citizen oversight committee to insure the funds would be spent well,” said FUHSD superintendent Hugo Pedroza. “You can’t blame folks for wanting to make sure their funds are well spent. If we don’t fix the school, it will deteriorate more and kids won’t want to come.” Bond AA, which is a $45 million Proposition 39 general obligation bond measure, would translate to approximately $26.50 per year for every $100,000 of assessed valuation of property. The bond is set to be a continuation of a bond being paid by taxpayers that was put into place by voters in 1994. Funds from an approved measure would be used to repair and replace deteriorating roofs, plumbing and electrical systems, renovate facilities for STEM and CTE classes, as well as provide overall
see FUHSD, page A-11
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Volume 20, Issue 41
Pala Fire Department hosts 11th annual open house
Guests attending the Pala Fire Department open house Oct. 1 watch as a fire attack helicopter lands at Station #66. See more Pala Fire Department photos on page A-10
Bachman, Bickel, Gonzales, and Vu honored as Students of the Month
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Verizon Wireless Community Master Plan for Fallbrook dropped by County Andrea Verdin Staff Writer
San Diego County has dropped Verizon Wireless’ Community Master Plan, which was presented Sept. 19 to the Fallbrook Community Planning Group (FCPG) and opposed by several community members who voiced their displeasure over the addition of several “big boomer” towers. During the meeting, county and Verizon representatives presented a plan to better manage future cell site placement, with six sites for cell towers and two small cell towers suggested, despite the areas for the proposed sites being zoned as A70 non-preferred rural residential agricultural zone. However, a large group of
see VERIZON, page A-11 The October Students of the Month are, from left, Gabrielle Bachman, Charlie Bickel, Nicole Gonzales and Emily Vu.
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Tom Ferrall Staff Writer Four of Fallbrook’s brightest students were honored Oct. 6 at a special recognition breakfast held at the Fallbrook Community Center. Gabrielle Bachman, Charles Bickel, and Nicole Gonzales of Fallbrook Union High School (FUHS), and Emily Vu of Oasis High School were saluted as October Students of the Month. Ceremony emcee Greg Coppock started out the program by making sure the students understood the magnitude of their achievement – that out of a field of more than 2,000 students, they stood out in terms of academic success, leadership qualities and community outreach. The students were then presented with Lamp of Knowledge medals from active duty military representatives Cpl. Shelby L. Robey, Lt. Cpl. Layne Crisman, Lt. Cpl. Brandon K. Thompson, and Lt. Cpl. Daniel I. Sydnor. Vu was nominated by Oasis
teacher Tracy Markham and was the first student to be recognized. “When Emily walks into the room, you know she’s there,” said Markham. “She is always enthusiastic, she’s very loud, and she’s very positive. She is one of those students that really challenges me. I have to make sure that I know what I’m doing so I don’t look stupid in front of her. Emily is just a joy. Her academics is amazing, but more importantly than that, she’s an incredibly well-rounded person. A very nice person, and a fun young lady to be around.” Markham added that Vu takes advance placement classes, tutors fellow students, is working on the school’s web site, started a journalism club at Oasis, and is a very accomplished tennis player. “Doing independent study, I didn’t think I would do anything at the school because I thought I’d just go in and I’d do my homework,” said Vu. “But Miss Markham introduced me to the other students and let me tutor them. She inspired me to
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start the (journalism) club because of a lot of the things she did – like her art and her writing. I wanted to show that. She also encouraged me to apply to UC schools, and without her, I wouldn’t have been able to do any of this.” Bachman was nominated by FUHS teachers Marin Pinnell and Estay Paulsen, both of whom couldn’t make the ceremony. English teacher Lauren Jones pinchhit for her colleagues and read the following words about Bachman that were penned by Paulsen: “You meet a person like Gabrielle once in a lifetime. She has a thirst for knowledge unlike anyone else. She not only wants to learn the how to, but she also wants to learn why. I know that she will be successful with whatever comes her way, and that she will always give 200 percent.” Jones added that Bachman is the editor-in-chief of the school newspaper, is a cheerleader, and
see STUDENTS, page A-8
FPUD chooses Raftelis for rate study and longterm financial plan Joe Naiman Village News Correspondent
Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., has been chosen to assist the Fallbrook Public Utility District with the development of a rate study and a ten-year financial plan. FPUD’s board voted 5-0 September 26 to authorize a contract for up to $106,162 with Raftelis, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and has offices in Los Angeles and Murrieta. The FPUD action also authorized an additional $30,000 for short-term staffing support if necessary. “We expect by the end of the year, November/December, the initial results will go back to the board,” said FPUD general manager Brian Brady.
see FPUD, page A-8