Crawford to emcee July 4 event

FALLBROOK — The Fallbrook Beautification Alliance (FBA) is pleased to announce local attorney John Crawford will be the emcee for the Grand Tradition Fourth of July fundraiser. Crawford will be announcing the day’s events, most importantly the “Quack-Up Cup” rubber duck race.

“It seems appropriate to have a former coast guard officer calling the challenging race,” said Chairman Jackie Edgerton. The FBA has upped the number of ducks to 3,000 this year but Crawford is confident he is up to the task. Crawford retired as a lieutenant commander after serving over 20 years in the coast guard reserve...