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e were among the overflow crowd that turned out LYNN SEEDEN for the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce’s PUBLISHER www.FountainValleyMagazine.com 2015 Business & Leadership Awards Feb. 23 at the fvmagazine@live.com (714) 847-7714 Mile Square Golf Course Banquet Room. CURT SEEDEN This event is steeped in community pride and honors those who EDITOR step up in town. fvmagazine@live.com (714) 847-7714 Honorees included: 2015 Firefighter of the Year Brent Waterworth and 2014 WRITER, EDITOR CURT SEEDEN PAGE DESIGNER, PHOTOGRAPHER LYNN SEEDEN Police Officer of the Year, Officer GRAPHIC ARTIST LAURA ROMERO Henry Hsu. COPY EDITOR KRISTAL SEEDEN FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER WAYNE MAH John Etheridge of Seashore COLUMNIST STEVE SCHULTZ Pest Control (Leadership Excel- INTERN WRITER-PHOTOGRAPHER KRISTIE-VALERIE HOANG lence Award), and Zenia Joyner INTERN PHOTOGRAPHER DUSTIN TRAN GINTERN PHOTOGRAPHER JUAN FIGUEROA of FV Fit Body Boot Camp (Com- munity Spirit Award). GADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE GREG JOHNSON, (714) 642-2583 Steve and Chelsea Sievers of PRINT PRODUCTION FREEDOM PRINTING, Level 27 Media (Home-based ANAHEIM Business Award), and Architect MAIL PREPARATION HANDS-ON MAILING, Ramon Galvez-Arango (New BUENA PARKRS Business Award). ALEX ACCETTA Chamber Commerce Board of ALEX A. ACCETTA, CPA & ASSOC. Directors Chair Cheryl Westley CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER gave her Chair Award to com FV LIVING MAGAZINE ACCOUNTANT EVELYN ROTHERT, munity volunteer Pete Haak of ACCETTA & ASSOC., CPA the Fountain Valley Classic Car & 2016 ADVISORY BOARD (VOLUNTEER) Truck Show. Ramon Galvez-Arango was the winner of the New Business of the Year Award

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Each year, the Center at Founders Village stages its Fit & Fabulous Fashion Show, featuring local seniors modeling the latest styles. The event is supported by several “Business with a Heart” sponsors, including Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, MemorialCare Medical Group, Edinger Medical Group, Carmel Village, Palm Island and Huntington Terrace. Acknowledging the crowd on the red carpet is Edinger Medical Group marketing director Lara McKenna. Photo by LYNN SEEDEN

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Fountain Valley High School hosted a 50th Anniversary party on campus on March 4, attracting a huge crowd of alumni, former and current staff, families and current students. Of course that’s English and visual arts teacher Mr. Ziebarth mugging for the camera ... who else??

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ome called it “the biggest party of the half-century.” Past and current students, teachers, staff members and community members celebrated Fountain Valley High School’s 50th anniversary on March 4. Student clubs sold food, offering more than 1,000 anniversary-goers everything from Korean barbecue to

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street tacos. FVHS performing arts groups—the choir, dance team, cheer team, band, and theater—entertained guests with their best showcases. And visual art students displayed their pieces in the gym for all to see. Don Marion, an FVHS parent, served as master of ceremonies for the night and introduced state and local dignitaries, as well as five of the school’s past principals. The school received recognition by the state Assembly and Senate. “The only way our students will continue to feel the way so many feel about the last 50 years is to instill a

love of school and dedication to championing school pride and culture,” Principal Dr. Morgan Smith said. The ceremony concluded with the burial of a historic time capsule. Throughtout the evening, the school’s mantra “Baron for Life,” reverberated throughout the event’s atmosphere. “FVHS is special in that it’s a separate community and entity within the city itself,” FVHS senior Tyler Le said. “The students are incredibly generous, kind, and proud of who they are as both individuals and as Barons,” Le added. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Los Amigos student earns educators’ honor Los Amigos High School senior Melissa Palencia was recognized by the Association of California School Administrators at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana with the 2016 Every Student Succeeding Award. The award program is designed to honor students who have overcome challenges or exceeded expectations to succeed. Palencia was nominated by Dr. Lila Jenkins, Garden Grove Unified School District director of 7-12 Instructional Services, to represent the district in the award program. She was recommended for nomination by Carlos Castillo, Los Amigos AVID teacher; Principal Vicki Braddock and Assistant Principal Stephanie Heflin.

“Melissa is not distracted by the obstacles she has encountered and remains laser-focused on her goal of becoming an engineer,” Castillo said. “She currently has a cumulative GPA of 4.04—a particularly special feat since her schedule has consisted of Advanced Placement, Honors, and AVID courses over four years of high school.” In addition to her exceptional academic record, Palencia has achieved success in high school athletics and community service. She has contributed to the success of the Los Amigos girls’ cross country team as well as Girls League. Palencia plans on studying mechanical engineering and will attend college in the fall.

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Ron Davis has written and published a fun educational book about animals called “Out on a Limerick.”

GOING OUT ON A LIMB FV’S RON DAVIS HAS WRITTEN A CLEVER CHILDREN’S BOOK USING LIMERICKS

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t first glance, Rod Davis’ credentials don’t fit those of a children’s author. The 28-year resident of Fountain Valley has been an investment advisor and a college professor for much of his life, and he authored “What You Need to Know Before You Invest” for publishing company Barron’s Educational Series. But more recently, Davis turned his attention to children’s literature with his new book, “Out on a Limerick.” “Out on a Limerick” is an 89-page, illustrated paperback book about animals produced through Davis’ own publishing company, Unique Ink Press. The chapters are educational but they’re written in a fun way, using limericks and accompanied by illustrator Tom Kerr’s drawings. In the introduction of his book, Davis explains: “ What started out as a book of silly limericks led me to the weird world of creatures about which I was writing. Consequently, I decided to follow each limerick with a section called, “What’s the Scoop.” So Davis provides a piece of information about various zoo animals—from giraffes and cheetahs to chimpanzees and elephants. Later he fills in his readers about spiders, bugs and “other creeping crawlers.” His book comes with a few rules about reading limericks, like: You must read a limerick aloud. Reading silently is not allowed. But beware, you might chuckle So hard you could buckle So never read in a large crowd. And so the reader gets the scoop on farm animals, insects and even pets like dogs, cats, parrots and fish. Davis, 68, and his wife Nancy have lived in Fountain Valley for 28 years. They have three grown children: Melissa, 40, who lives in South Korea; Beth, 30, who works for a professional recruiting firm in Irvine; and Matthew, 28, who has lived in China for the past three years. See “AUTHOR” on page 34

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Look back at 1984: Nancy Reagan at Mile Square Park Tip A Cop for the Special Olympics is April 21 The Fountain Valley Police Department will host its annual “Tip-A-Cop” fundraiser at the Claim Jumper on April 21. The event is set for 5 to 9 p.m. and will feature police displays, a silent action, drawings and T-shirt sales. Police personnel will serve as waiters for the evening and will raise funds for the Special Olympics through tips they receive. All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit Special Olympics Southern California. For more information, call the Police Department at (714) 593-4456.

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Fountain Valley resident Pat O’Donnell spent decades covering presidential visits to Orange County as a news photographer for the Orange Coast Daily Pilot and later as a Cal State Fullerton faculty member. He covered President Reagan’s re-election campaign in 1984 when Reagan came to Mile Square Park, accompanied by his wife Nancy, who passed away March 6 at the age of 94.

The Reagans came to Fountain Valley for the Labor Day event because of the county’s strong support for conservative candidates. O’Donnell was photographing the event for the Orange Coast Daily Pilot at the time, and his photos capture a few other luminaries who attended, including then-Gov. George Deukmejian and Orange County Supervisor Bruce Nestande, as well as the Reagans’ daughter Maureen.

Elwyn Bowlathon set for April 9 The 18th annual Elwyn California Bowlathon is set for Saturday, April 9 at Fountain Bowl. This year’s bowlathon will have a Great Gatsby theme and will include bowling, food and opportunities to win drawing and silent auction prizes. The event benefits Fountain Valley-based Elwyn California, which provides work and services to people with disabilities. The basic cost to bowl is $325 for

a standard team of four and $400 for a corporate team. Additional sponsorships range from $200 to $2,000. Individuals and businesses can donate an auction prize, bring several bowling teams or sponsor or underwrite a part of the event. For tickets, contact Stephanie at steinigwegs@elwyn.org. Fountain Bowl is at 17110 Brookhurst St. The bowlathon is set for 4 to 7:30 p.m. Information: Call (714) 557-6313. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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FVHS ‘The Voice’ winner loves performing on stage By KRISTIE-VALERIE HOANG Fountain Valley Living Magazine

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This year’s winner of Fountain Valley High School’s “The Voice” competition is sophomore Tricia Tran.

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ricia Tran says she’s happiest when she is performing on stage. “I feel amazing because singing on stage is the one way I can connect with people,” the Fountain Valley High School sophomore said. “I feel completely at home and that’s a beautiful feeling.” An even more beautiful fact is that Tran emerged the 2016 winner of “The Voice,” the school’s annual singing competition hosted by the FVHS choir in early March. Tran’s win is underscored by her infectious energy, powerful voice, and strong onstage confidence. A self-taught singer, Tran said she was encouraged to sing by her family. She didn’t start singing with a choir until she was in the sixth grade when she joined the Fountain Valley Middle School Singers. Once Tran reached high school, she began training under Vocal Music Director Kevin Tison. “I didn’t just learn about vocal techniques, I learned about what it means to be a part of the Vocal Music program and what it means to have passion and heart,” Tran said. In addition to joining the FVHS Choir as a freshman, Tran performed in numerous school talent shows—including the Key Club Talent Show, which she also won. “Winning that talent show really boosted my confidence and set me up for competing in the [2015] Friday Night Live Talent Show and the first Voice of Fountain Valley,” she said. She won the 2016 Friday Night Live show earlier this year, incidentally. “I sing because it makes me feel alive and whole. What I really love is that when I sing, I feel like people really understand me,” Tran said. “I’m not too good with words so one way I’ve worked around that is to put my emotions into my singing instead.”

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Denim &Diamonds Fit & Fabulous event raises fashionable funds. Photos by WAYNE MAH and LYNN SEEDEN

Denim and Diamonds, the sixth annual Fit & Fabulous Fashion Show, staged Feb. 29 at the Center at Founders Village, once again was a huge success. Eight senior models—Joyce Conrad, Michelle Judson, Barbara Montz, Evelyn Ritchie, Monica Delanty, Liz Lucero, Leslie Montz and Marilyn Walker—modeled the latest styles from Chicos during the afternoon luncheon. Beth Hambleton from Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, was mistress of ceremonies. This year’s escorts were Dr. Arfa Babaknia from MemorialCare Medical Group, Dr. Joel Bartlett, also from MemorialCare, and Paul Stimson, director of the Orange Coast Memorial Foundation.

Liz Lucero, left, models one of the Chico’s fashion outfits. Dorothy Mahaffey, right, who was one of the Fit & Fabulous Fashion Show models in the 2011 show, brought her saved copy of Fountain Valley Living Magazine in which she was featured. How cute is that?

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Water restrictions extended through October Fountain Valley residents and businesses have played an integral part in helping the city save a total of 526 million gallons of water and achieve a 21 percent reduction in water consumption over the 9-month period from June 1, 2015 to Feb. 29, 2016 (as compared to 2013). On the downside, the city’s monthly totals for November (17 percent), December (15 percent), January (18 percent) and February (9 percent) respectively are well below the city’s state-mandated conservation goal. As reported in the Sacramento Bee, “The El Niño everyone was counting on to bail California out of the drought that has lingered for four years appears to have wimped out after a January just wet enough to get our hopes up.” The state’s urban water districts have been unable to meet their conservation

mandates for four straight months. The state fell below the 25 percent reduction mandated by Gov. Jerry Brown triggering an extension of the state’s drought regulations through October. “Fountain Valley needs to continue to do its part to conserve water,” said Fountain Valley Public Works Director Mark Lewis. “Now, more than ever, everyone needs to dig deep and get back into the conservation mindset that successfully pulled the city through the past nine months.” According to the state Water Resources Control Board’s chair, Felicia Marcus, the drought and its impacts will remain with Californians for some time. To remind yourselves what day you can water your yards, go to www. FountainValley.org and click on Drought Information. ADVERTISEMENT

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Greg Georgantes, president and board member of the Boys & Girls Clubs Orange County Alliance, presents Los Amigos High School student, Esmerelda Talavera, with the award for Orange County Youth of the Year.

Los Amigos High student Esmerelda Talavera honored by Boys & Girls Club By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine

os Amigos High School student Esmerelda Talavera has been named the Boys & Girls Club 2015-2016 Orange County Youth of the Year. Talavera competed against 6,500 area youth and 16 other Boys & Girls Clubs in Orange County to receive the recognition at the countywide dinner hosted recently at the Knott’s Berry Farm Resort. The Los Amigos senior is the first Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove member to earn the Orange County

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Youth of the Year award in more than 15 years, according to Christina Sepulveda, Vice President of Programs and Services at the Garden Grove Boys & Girls Clubs. “Esmerelda has been an outstanding role model at Los Amigos and we are so proud of her for earning this exciting recognition,” said Los Amigos High School Principal Vicki Braddock. The Youth of the Year award has been the premier recognition program of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America since 1947. The award recognizes club members who demonstrate leadership and service, academic excellence and healthy lifestyles. “The Orange County Youth of the Year award is one of my biggest accomplishments,” Talavera said. “My family is very proud of me and I am proud of myself.” As part of the program, Talavera created a platform about the impact the

Boys & Girls Club made on her life and interviewed in front of executives from Disney, Taco Bell, University of Phoenix, and Toyota. Talavera will go on to compete against other Boys & Girls Club members for the California Youth of the Year title and a $5,000 college scholarship from Boys & Girls Clubs of America. She will compete in Palo Alto in April and represent Orange County among 10 Boys & Girls Club Councils from across the state. “Boys & Girls Club gave me a home where I felt comfortable and safe surrounded by people who were kind and who encouraged me to become a better person every day,” Talavera said. The Garden Grove Unified School District serves most of Garden Grove and portions of Santa Ana, Anaheim, Westminster, Cypress, Stanton and Fountain Valley.

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Snapshots from the annual Police vs. Fire Classic Basketball Game fundraiser for the Lady Barons Photos by LYNN SEEDEN

Fountain Valley Fire Department’s Craig Ritter, left, and FV Police Officer Sergio Rodriguez were ready to claim victory for their department teams before the game. Fire won. As usual. Sorry, Officer.

Fire Department keeps on truckin’

The Fire Department made it eight out nine with a 53-48 victory over the Police Department in the ninth annual Police vs. Fire basketball game at Fountain Valley High School Feb. 27. The annual game benefits the FVHS girls basketball program at the high school. Head coach Barry Migliorini, incidentally, was the game referee. The evening included vendors, food sales, drawings and a silent auction. 16

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Around Fountain Valley GREAT THINGS TO KNOW

Banners will honor Fountain Valley military members

The city and the Fountain Valley Community Foundation are again offering the Honored Heroes Banner Program to salute Fountain Valley residents serving active duty in the United States armed forces. To qualify, honorees must be an active duty member of the United States armed forces and either be a current Fountain Valley resident or be a past resident with immediate family currently residing here. Banners will be displayed continuously from May 1 until Veterans’ Day. The deadline to order new banners is April 10. Cost is $200. If the participant would like to have the banner displayed in a particular location that is not yet fitted with hardware, this can be done for an additional $100. The cost for renewal is $70. More information: Call (714) 5934670.

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Woman’s Club raises funds to help move the historic Tank House, scholarships

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Park, next to the FV Library. People dining at Stonefire Grill between 4 and 9:30 p.m. on May 24 will see 15 percent of their tab go to those two club causes. A flier for this event must be presented (flier is posted at fountainvalleywomansclub.org). The club will be selling opportunity drawing tickets (5 tickets for $10) for gift baskets and gift cards that night as well as online during the weeks ahead. Winners need not be present to win. If you can’t make it to Stonefire, donation checks can also be sent to the Fountain Valley Woman’s Club, 18030 Brookhurst St., PMB 403, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. Info: Kathleen Rockney, (714) 968-5102.

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A group of FV Woman’s Club members has a goal of walking 6,000 steps a day in hopes of walking 1 million steps in six months. But they have another big goal: raise $1,000 for the Tank House move and raise $1,000 for student scholarships. The Woman’s Club walkers are hosting a fundraiser Tuesday, May 24 at Stonefire Grill to raise funds for the club’s scholarship program for local high school seniors and for the FV Historical Society’s “Move the Tank House” campaign. The Historical Society is working with Ron Courreges, great grandson of Fountain Valley settlers Roch and Magdalena Courreges, to move the iconic Tank House from Talbert Avenue and Newland Street to Heritage

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Cub Scout Pack 567 and leaders, back row, from left: Tai Nguyen, Tyler Nguyen, R.J. Higton, Peter Grack, David Alvarez; and front row, from left, Jack Nolte, Peter Woo, Timothy Pham, Alan Nguyen, Colin Jones, Nathan Cassity.

A move up the Scouting ladder

Fountain Valley Cub Scout Pack 567 held its annual Blue & Gold Banquet Feb. 20 at Surf City United Methodist Church in Huntington Beach. The Scouts received the highest rank a Cub Scout can earn—the Arrow of Light, bestowed by their Cub Master, Chris Lowery. The Scouts’ journey was complete when they were then accepted by Assistant Scout Master Joe Mundi and fellow scouts into Boy Scout Troop 412 of Fountain Valley. Family, friends, leaders, and teachers were among those in attendance to honor and celebrate the Scouts’ achievements. In addition to fulfilling 20 requirements and electives for the Arrow of Light Award, all seven scouts also earned the Religious Emblem for their faith and the Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award. Arrow of Light den leader Tai Nguyen recognized the strong support

system of parents and various committee members. “To be a successful pack or troop, parents have to be 100 percent involved in their son’s journey, then sit back and let the Scouts do their magic,” Nguyen said. “Scouts prove that they can accomplish their goals and win events with practice, leadership and working as a team to help others.” The newly transitioned Boy Scouts’ new troop master is Travis Hopkins.

Boy Scout leads tree-planting effort

Boy Scout Hank Caprini and a group of his fellow Troop 412 Scouts added some beauty to the city on Saturday, March 5. The Scouts planted 29 parkway trees in two neighborhoods as part of Hank’s Eagle project, which included raising money to purchase a total of 37 trees, and going door to door to of-

Boy Scout Hank Caprini with some of the trees he and fellow Scouts planted.

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Fountain Valley High School Beautification Day is April 30

Fountain Valley High School’s Parent Teacher Student Association will hold its annual Beautification Day from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 30. Volunteers, including students, parents and community members, will be planting flowers, picking up trash, weeding plant beds, painting and other projects. Members of the community are encouraged to help. Donations of drought-tolerant plants and woodchips and tools as well as paint supplies are appreciated. To volunteer or to donate, call the school at (714) 962-3301.

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fer a free tree to homeowners who did not have a parkway tree. Hank and his team of volunteers met at Fire Station 2 on Newhope Street and then headed out to two neighborhoods nearby. In addition to the 29 trees they planted, Hank raised enough money to donate four trees to both Ellis and Plavan parks. Those trees were planted during two separate Arbor Day events on March 10. Students from Shoreline Christian School participated in the first event of the day at Ellis Park. In the afternoon, parents and students from Hilltop Preschool gathered for the second event at Plavan Park. City officials wished Hank luck and thanked him for his “generous contribution to the community.” Hank is the son of JoJo and Mike Caprini.

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FV Rotary Club to honor Ed Arnold April 16 with ‘Volunteer of the Year’ inaugural gala

It’s only appropriate that the Fountain Valley Rotary Club honors Ed Arnold at the inaugural Ed Arnold Volunteer of the Year Awards Gala on April 16. Arnold, a longtime Fountain Valley resident, is well known for his work as a newscaster and television personality and for his tireless volunteer efforts. Ed routinely gives his time to many charitable organizations including the Exploring Program, Special Olympics, Boys and Girls Club and numerous others. Additionally, Ed was one of the founders of the Fountain Valley Rotary Club and served as the club’s first president. This gala event will be held at the Mile Square Golf Course, 10401 Warner Ave., and will feature dinner, dancing and a silent auction. Several sponsorship opportunities are available. All proceeds will go to the Fountain Valley Rotary Charitable Association. More information: Call Marla McGee at (714) 394-5856 or email marlam@ socal.rr.com

Fit Body Boot Camp networking mixer is April 7

Fountain Valley Fit Body Boot Camp will host a Chamber of Commerce mixer from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7. Help Fit Body celebrate its third anniversary by wearing black and white. The event will feature light appetizers and wine tasting. Fit Body Boot Camp is at 16560 Harbor Blvd., Suite D. More information: (714) 962-3822.

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Taste of Fountain Valley is April 23

The Fountain Valley Schools Foundation will host the 12th annual Taste of Fountain Valley on Saturday, April 23 at The Center at Founder’s Village. This year’s event, set for 6-10 p.m., will feature menu samples from restaurants, caterers, food trucks and food and beverage vendors. This is the Foundation’s premier fundraising event and is designed to further the Foundation’s goal of enriching each Fountain Valley student’s academic experience by providing cutting-edge technology and resources to inspire them to think, create and achieve. Ticket are $90 per person and $110 per couple. VIP tickets are $115 and include three drink tickets, five raffle tickets, a swag bag and access to the VIP lounge, a wine glass and access to VIP servers. The Fountain Valley Schools Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, and all donations are tax deductible. For tickets, go to www.tasteof fountainvalley.com

Tiburon South cleanup is April 23

Residents of Fountain Valley’s Tiburon South community are invited to clean up their garages anddeclutter their homes in honor of Earth Day on Saturday, April 23. Rainbow Environmental Services will pick up home and patio furniture, old mattresses,washers and dryers, bulky kids toys and more. All items will be recycled. All items must be placed outside residents’ garages where their trash is normally picked up no later than 10 a.m. that day. They can also be left out the night before. The event is a collaborative effort by Rainbow Environmental Services and Tiburon residents. Spring Real Estate broker Franck Bideau—who incidentally was crowned Mr. Fountain Valley in 2013—is sponsoring the community event. For more information about the event or to get the complete list of disposable items, call Bideau at (714) 615-7883 or check the Tiburon Community Facebook page.

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Old Car Breakfast and fundraiser is April 5 The Old Car Breakfast Group will hold its annual fundraising breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 5 at Applebee’s Restaurant, 18279 Brookhurst St. The breakfast raises funds for the Fountain Valley Classic Car & Truck Show, which is held each year during the city’s Summerfest at the Fountain Valley Sports Park The breakfast will include pancakes,

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Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. The Center at Founders Village (Senior Center)

FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. Founders Vlg

Old Car Breakfast Fundraiser 8 a.m. @ Applebee’s. Tickets required. See page 21.

Kiwanis Club meets 12:15 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

HCD Advisory Board 6 p.m. @ City Hall

City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall

Advisory Committee for the Disabled 6:30 p.m. @City Hall

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Mayor’s Breakfast 8 a.m. at FV Regional Hospital, Saltzer Room Kiwanis Club meets 12:15 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

FV Woman’s Club luncheon, 11 a.m. @ Claim Jumper $20 per person RSVP: Laura Woods (714) 403-3990 E-mail: fvwcluncheon@yahoo.com

FV Comm Foundation Board 5:30 p.m., and Activities Committee 7 p.m. @ Fndrs Vlg Planning Commission 6 p.m. @ City Hall

Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. The Center at Founders Village (Senior Center)

FVSD School Board 7 p.m. @ Dist Office

FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village

Kiwanis Club meets 12:15 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl TIP-A-COP 5—9 p.m. @ Claim Jumper Fundraiser for Special Olympics

FVSD ART SHOW 4—7 p.m. @ school district office 10055 Slater Ave.

City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall

Community Volunteer Day “Day 2” with continued projects planned in HB

Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. The Center at Founders Village (Senior Center)

FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village

Kiwanis Club meets 12:15 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

FV Chamber of Commerce 50th ANNIVERSARY Luncheon 11:30 a.m. @ Mile Square Golf Course www.FVChamber.com

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April 16 Electronics Recycling Drop-off 9 a.m.—4 p.m. Paper Shredding Drop-off 9 a.m.—noon Sponsored by Star Real Estate

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Dance for the Disabled 7 p.m. @ Rec Ctr

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8 FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @ Fndrs Vlg

9 Elwyn California Bowlathon 4–10 p.m. @ Fountain Bowl

Deadline to order an Honored Hero Banner. Call (714) 593-4670 Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

15 FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Business Connection 7:30 a.m. @ Ayers Hotel

16 Rotary Club Volunteer of the Year Awards 6 p.m. @ Mile Square Banquet Center

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E-Waste 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Paper shredding 9 a.m. -noon FV Rec Center 16400 Brookhurst St.

Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

22 FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village Friends of the Library Free movie: ‘El Dorado’ 1 p.m. @ FV Library

Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

23 Community Volunteer Day with projects planned for FV. See page 42. Coffee with the Mayor 10 a.m.–Noon @ Heritage Park Taste of Fountain Valley 6 p.m. Founders Village; See pg. 21

29 City Hall CLOSED

30 Mary Lou Heard Garden Tour Friends of the Library Spring Sale 10 a.m. @ FV Library

School District art show is April 19

The 14th annual Fountain Valley School District Art Show will be held Tuesday, April 19 in the school district boardroom. Student artwork will be on display from 4-7 p.m. The event will also feature food trucks, art stations and musical performances by the district’s Middle School Band. It’s free and open to the public. The school district office is at 10055 Slater Ave. More information: (714) 843-3200.

Friends of Library movie, ‘El Dorado,’ is April 22

The Fountain Valley Friends of the Library will present their

monthly free movie, “El Dorado,” at 1 p.m. Friday, April 22, at the library, 17635 Los Alamos St. For more information, call (714) 968-9196.

Friends of Library spring sale is April 30

The Fountain Valley Friends of the Library will present their annual “Swing into Spring” home and garden event on Saturday, April 30 at the library, 17635 Los Alamos St. Plants, garden books and household items will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will also be an 11 a.m. gardening presentation by Armstrong nurseries. For more information, call (714) 968-9196.

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MOTHERS DAY

MARKET IN THE PARK Housing and Community Development Advisory Board, 6 p.m., City Hall

4:30—8:30 p.m. Rec Center 16400 Brookhurst St. FVSD Board Meeting 7 p.m. Advisory Committee for the Disabled 6:30 p.m. @City Hall

FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. Founders Vlg

Kiwanis Club meets 12:15 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl Older Americans Month Party, 11:30 a.m. @ Founders Village

FV Woman’s Club luncheon, 11 a.m. @ Claim Jumper $20 per person RSVP: Laura Woods (714) 403-3990 E-mail: fvwcluncheon@yahoo.com

4 FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. Founders Vlg

Fountain Valley Relay for Life @ FV High School

17 Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. The Center at Founders Village (Senior Center)

Coffee with the Mayor 7 p.m. @ Heritage Park Planning Commission 6 p.m. @ City Hall

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4:30-8:30 p.m. Rec Center 16400 Brookhurst St. FVSD School Board 7 p.m. @ Dist Office

FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village

Kiwanis Club meets 12:15 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl Mayor’s Breakfast 8 a.m. at FV Regional Hospital, Saltzer Room

City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall

22 Fountain Valley Historical Society Luncheon $10 Noon @ Heritage Park RSVP: Sharon Cope (714) 963-3594

Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. The Center at Founders Village (Senior Center) Chamber of Commerce Luncheon 11:30 a.m. www.FVChamber.com FV Woman’s Club fundraiser to “MOVE THE TANK HOUSE” 4—9:30 p.m. @Stonefire Grill. Flier: 714-968-5102 kathleenrockney38@gmail.com

JMG Golf Tournament @ Mile Square Golf Course 1 p.m. — Benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley

25 FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village FVSD Middle School Track & Field Tournament @Fulton

FV Comm Foundation Board 5:30 p.m., and Activities Committee 7 p.m. @ Founders Village

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4:30-8:30 p.m. Rec Center 16400 Brookhurst St.

26 Kiwanis Club meets 12:15 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

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Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

13 FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club 8:30 a.m. @ Fndrs Vlg

14 Fountain Valley Relay for Life @ FV High School

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Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

10th Annual 2016 Fountain Valley Triathlon/5K Run @ FVHS 7 a.m. fvtriathlon.com

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Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

The Fountain Valley Market in the Park & Food Truck Frenzy will return May 5 to the Fountain Valley Sports Park. The weekly Market in the Park, featuring local produce, community information and businesses, is set for 4:30-8:30 p.m. every Thursday and will feature food trucks.

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Market in the Park starts up on May 5

Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

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This year’s American Cancer Society Relay for Life in Fountain Valley will have a Hollywood theme. This is a 24-hour fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and celebration of lives of people who have battled cancer. It starts Saturday, May 14 at Fountain Valley High School. The event concludes at 9 a.m. Sunday. The event features teams of walkers who circle the track at the high school. As of this writing, 14 teams are already signed up to be a part of the event. Last year the teams raised $30,000. Individuals or teams interested in participating can get more information at www.relayforlife.org/ FountainValleyCA or by calling Bob Israelsky at (714) 274-5225.

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The market is held in the northwest parking lot adjacent to the Recreation Center at the Fountain Valley Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St. For more information on the market, or to apply to become a vendor, email Mary Anne at Marketinthe park@verizon.net or visit Fountain valley.org.

Historical Society luncheon is May 22

The Fountain Valley Historical Society will hold its bi-monthly luncheon and general meeting at noon Sunday, May 22 at Heritage Park, next to the Fountain Valley Library. Guests and potential new members are welcome. Cost is $10. RSVP: Sharon Cope: (714) 9633594.

Memorial Day ceremony is May 30

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9557 will hold its annual Memorial Day observance at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30 at the city’s Veterans Memorial next to the library, 17635 Los Alamos St. Last year more than 300 people attended the solemn event.

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Advisory Committee for the Disabled 6:30 p.m. @City Hall

FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. Founders Vlg

Chamber of Commerce Mixer @ Mimi's Jewelry 5:30 p.m. City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall

Happy 59th birthday, Fountain Valley!

14 Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. The Center at Founders Village (Senior Ctr) FV Woman’s Club luncheon, 11 a.m. @ Claim Jumper $20 per person RSVP: Cindy Dobson (714) 724-9214 fvwcluncheon@yahoo.com

Planning Commission 6 p.m. @ City Hall

21 Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. The Center at Founders Village (Senior Center)

FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village

Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. The Center at Founders Village (Senior Center)

FVSD School Board 7 p.m. @ Dist Office

Kiwanis 12:15 p.m. Ftn Bowl Mayor’s Breakfast 8 a.m. at FV Reg'l Hospital, Saltzer Room Annual Senior Expo 9:30 a.m. @ Founders Village

FV Comm Foundation Board 5:30 p.m., and Activities Committee 7 p.m. @ Founders Village

22 FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village

City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall

4:30-8:30 p.m. Rec Center 16400 Brookhurst St.

MARKET IN THE PARK

Elwyn California 2nd Annual Donor Reception 5-7 p.m.

SUMMERFEST @ FV Sports Park Carnival, food booths, live concerts Featuring the Fountain Valley Home & Garden Show and Trading Post 1908 vintage flea market

MARKET IN THE PARK

4:30-8:30 p.m. Rec Center 16400 Brookhurst St.

FATHERS DAY

Kiwanis Club meets 12:15 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

FLAG DAY

4:30-8:30 p.m. Rec Center 16400 Brookhurst St.

Bingo 6:30 p.m. @ FVHS cafeteria

MARKET IN THE PARK

FVSD School Board 7 p.m.

Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. The Center at Founders Village (Senior Center)

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MARKET IN THE PARK 4:30-8:30 p.m. 16400 Brookhurst St.

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Chamber of Commerce Luncheon @ Mile Square Golf Course 11:30 a.m.

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4 OPEN HOUSE at Heritage Park (next to the library) 9-11 a.m. (Volunteers also needed during this time to garden and spruce up the park)

Fashion Show 11:30 a.m. @Holy Spirit Catholic Church, hosted by Ladies of Knights of Columbus. Featured fashions from Chico’s.

FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club 8:30 a.m. @ Founders Village City Hall CLOSED Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast 7:30 a.m. at Mile Square Golf Course Banquet Room Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

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SUMMERFEST @ FV Sports Park Carnival, food booths, haunted maze, live concerts

SUMMERFEST @ FV Sports Park Carnival, food booths, live concerts Featuring the Annual Fountain Valley Classic Car & Truck Show

Here’s what’s new this year at Summerfest Summerfest, this year set for June 23-26 at the Fountain Valley Sports Park, will feature more carnival rides, concerts, food booths and the Fountain Valley Classic Car Show. More rides: More rides are being added, as well as children’s rides, based on feedback from attendees last year. Also being considered by the committee is a haunted zombie maze (OK, Key Club, now you have something fun!) The FV Classic Car Show will now be at the front field, still on Saturday as usual, and still with the Kiwanis pancake breakfast. A new feature this year is a Vintage Camper Show, being added by the Car Show Guys. The vintage campers will be on display the evening of June 25 and all day June 26. Brand new this year is the Fountain Valley Home & Garden Show, and “Trading Post 1908,” a vintage flea market, set for Sunday, June 26. About 160 vendor booths will be set

up on the front field all day Sunday for this single-day show. New layout for Summerfest: Unlike previous years, the carnival ride area will be moved toward the back of the Sports Park. Saturday’s Classic Car & Truck Show and Sunday’s Home & Garden Show will be at the front of the park closest to Brookhurst Street. Presale wristbands: Presale carnival ride wristbands are available for purchase on line at www.summerfest. com or at the FV Recreation Center, 16400 Brookhurst St. Vendors and sponsorships: The FV Summerfest Committee is looking for businesses, craftsmen and exhibitors to be vendors at this year’s Summerfest. Applications for vendors are available at www.fvsummerfest. com or by calling (714) 839-8611. For information about vendor and sponsor opportunities for the one-day Home & Garden Show, go to www. fountainvalleyhomeshow.com. More information: (714) 847-7714

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He’s making a difference Saluting our sewer and storm drain supervisor, Cal Youngberg By CHERYL BROTHERS Mayor, Fountain Valley

Mayor’s Column

At our March 14 City Council meeting I had the honor of presenting my Mayor’s Award of Excellence to Cal Youngberg. Cal is the sewer and storm drain supervisor in the city’s Public Works Department. MAYOR CHERYL BROTHERS The Mayor’s Award was created to recognize employees who have made exceptional contributions to the organization. Cal has worked for the city for nine years and is being recognized for his exceptional performance, innovation and leadership. In his role as the sewer and storm drain supervisor, Cal has consistently

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Cal Youngberg, the city’s sewer and stormdrain supervisor, received Mayor Cheryl Brothers’ Award of Excellence at the March 14 City Council meeting.

demonstrated exemplary service while always maintaining a positive attitude. Over the last several years, the city has not had any sanitary sewer overflows, an achievement not many other agencies can claim. This can be directly attributed to Cal’s

dedication and commitment to providing a proactive maintenance approach in both sewer and storm drain systems. Additionally, Cal has worked on numerous productive initiatives that have been instrumental to the operations in sewers and storm drains since he began

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with the city. Two of his major initiatives have been successfully bringing Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection services of the sewer and storm drain systems and sewer pipe spot lining in-house, utilizing his existing staff resources. CCTV inspections are used to analyze the interior structure of the pipe walls and determine where maintenance or repairs need to be made. By using a spot lining tool, repairs can be made by inserting a liner in the pipe to retain the structural integrity of the pipe. Previously, those services were contracted out. Bringing them in-house has resulted in a cost savings for the city of more than $300,000 in the first year alone. Cal is an excellent team leader who is respected by all of his co-workers. This has been achieved by supporting his team closely while enabling them to work independently, leading to high morale. His efforts have a direct impact on our community, and the residents of Fountain Valley have all benefitted from having such a selfless, ambitious supervisor overseeing our sewer and storm drain systems. Congratulations, Cal. You have my sincere appreciation for what you do for Fountain Valley. ■

2016 Mary Lou Heard Memorial Garden Tour will feature beautiful local yards on April 30 & May 1 Get ready for great local gardens. It’s time to mark your calendars for the 2016 Mary Lou Heard Garden Tour. This year’s self-guided tour is set for April 30 and May 1 and will feature 35 residential gardens from Long Beach to San Clemente. Traditionally, a few Fountain Valley homes are on the tour. A complete list of homes on the tour will soon be available at www. heardsgardentour.com

Garden Inspirations

The Mary Lou Heard Foundation is a California nonprofit organization dedicated to continuing Mary Lou’s life work. Through the donations received during the 2015 tour, the foundation raised $14,631 for The Sheepfold, a shelter for women in crisis and their children. Visit thesheepfold.org to find out more about its services.

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Coffee with the Mayor

10 a.m.—Noon April 23 I’m continuing my “Coffee with the Mayor” gatherings where the community is invited to stop by Heritage Park and chat with me and have a cup of coffee or two. The next one is from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 23. I have scheduled another chat for 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 11 at Heritage Park, which is right next to the library. E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

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Fountain Valley median price history: $639,000 in February 2016 (25 homes sold) $630,000 in January 2016 (30 homes sold) $644,500 in December 2015 (43 homes sold) $712,000 in November 2015 (43 homes sold) $662,000 in October 2015 (37 homes sold) $645,000 in September 2015 (54 homes sold) $646,500 in August 2015 (48 homes sold) $720,000 in July 2015 (65 homes sold) $590,000 in June 2015 (47 homes sold) $677,000 in May 2015 (43 homes sold) $715,000 in April 2015 (43 homes sold) $615,500 in March 2015 (46 homes sold) $658,000 in February 2015 (24 homes sold) $656,500 in January 2015 (24 homes sold) $635,000 in December 2014 (39 homes sold) $605,000 in November 2014 (35 homes sold) $620,000 in October 2014 (48 homes sold) $602,500 in September 2014 (57 homes sold) $663,000 in August 2014 (38 homes sold) $666,750 in July 2014 (50 homes sold) $491,250 in June 2014 (36 homes sold) $669,000 in May 2014 (39 homes sold) $643,750 in April 2014 (38 homes sold) $578,000 in March 2014 (38 homes sold) $613,750 in February 2014 (34 homes sold) $643,000 in January 2014 (36 homes sold) $562,250 in December 2013 (36 homes sold) $590,000 in November 2013 (37 homes sold) $612,500 in October 2013 (49 homes sold) $560,000 in September 2013 (39 homes sold) $620,000 in August 2013 (65 homes sold) $615,000 in July 2013 (73 homes sold) $615,000 in June 2013 (51 homes sold) $589,000 in May 2013 (47 homes sold) $590,000 in April 2013 (55 homes sold) $512,500 in March 2013 (43 homes sold)

$537,000 in February 2013 (30 homes sold) $540,000 in January 2013 (24 homes sold) $532,000 in December 2012 (38 homes sold) $403,000 in November 2012 (45 homes sold) $524,000 in October 2012 (42 homes sold) $525,000 in September 2012 (50 homes sold) $522,000 in August 2012 (47 homes sold) $532,500 in July 2012 (55 homes sold) $545,000 in June 2012 $529,000 in May 2012 $475,000 in April 2012 $501,000 in March 2012 $535,000 in February 2012 $472,500 in January 2012 $485,000 in December 2011 $455,000 in November 2011 $520,000 in October 2011 $490,000 in September 2011

$490,000 in August 2011 $490,000 in July 2011 $530,000 in June 2011 $552,500 in May 2011 $500,000 in April 2011 $501,000 in March 2011 $530,000 in February 2011 $571,000 in January 2011 $485,000 in December 2010 $572,000 in November 2010 $555,000 in October 2010 $523,000 in September 2010 $597,500 in August 2010 $525,000 in July 2010 $585,000 in June 2010 $602,000 in May 2010 $535,500 in April 2010 $557,000 in March 2010

$572,000 in February 2010 $560,500 in January 2010 $555,000 in December 2009 $602,000 in November 2009 $600,000 in October 2009 $600,000 in September 2009 $538,000 in August 2009 $557,500 in July 2009 $565,000 in June 2009 $552,500 in May 2009 $512,500 in April 2009 $519,000 in March 2009 $575,000 in February 2009 $557,750 in January 2009 $543,500 in December 2008 $540,000 in November 2008 Sources: Dataquick; Redfin (includes houses and condos)

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orth Carolina will soon be welcoming some of Fountain Valley’s longtime residents. Robyn Diehm accepted a new job in Charlotte. She and her husband Phillip have lived here since 1980. They are selling their beautifully remodeled, single level home with three bedrooms, three baths and more than 1,800 square feet of living space SUSAN SAURASTRI with a three car garage, at 16338 Livingstone St. in the Dolphin Terrace tract, south of Edinger Avenue and west of Newhope Street. The price tag is $729,000. Ron and Shirley Matthews, grandparents of the current Miss Fountain Valley, Jessica Matthews, are pulling up stakes after more than 30 years in Fountain Valley. Pineville, N.C., is their retirement destination. Their son, Mark, and other relatives live nearby. The Matthews’ single-level Meadow home around the corner from Fountain Valley Library, offers four bedrooms, 2.5 baths, approximately 2,000 square feet of living space and a three-car garage. Look for this one to be available by the third week in April. When Dave Pegg’s job offered him a position near his kids and grandkids

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in Northern California it didn’t take but a minute for wife Peggy to agree to the move. Their Tiburon townhouse on Bryce Court, south of Talbert Avenue and east of Brookhurst Street, with three bedrooms, 2.5 baths and two-car garage is almost ready for the market. It will be listed for just under $500,000. Arizona is becoming something of a California suburb as Golden State retirees, young families and workers move next door in search of cheaper housing, and well-paying jobs. According to the Wall Street Journal (Feb. 19, 2016), in 2014 alone 22,000 Californians relocated to Arizona—more than the number of newcomers from all other states combined. Nearly 600,000 Californians wound up in Texas, while about 348,000 Texans moved to California, reports the Washington Times. The other top net recipients of Californians were Nevada, Oregon and Washington. Even so, California has seen its population increase, thanks largely to an influx of foreign born immigrants. This week 38 Fountain Valley homeowners have their properties listed for sale in the Multiple Listing Service. The list prices range from $300,000 for a Los Caballeros condo to $1,400,000 for a single-family home of 1,500 square feet of living space on an oversized lot of 16,000

square feet, south of Warner Avenue and west of Ward Street. The average monthly rent in Fountain Valley has increased $56 to $1,705. for a one- bedroom unit and $32 for a two-bedroom unit, now averaging $1,900 a month. Miriam Horn of Star Real Estate is currently leasing units in the Tiburon townhouse community, east of Brookhurst Street and south of Talbert Avenue. She received multiple applications within hours of advertising two, three-bedroom units at $2,300. Miriam reports that some units have already rented for as much as $2,600. Interest rates are still under 5 percent making a home purchase more feasible than renting for some. If you’re considering a move to Orange County, Fountain Valley offers a wide selection of homes, top notch schools, a diverse business community and friendly, welcoming neighbors.

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JMG Benefit Golf Tourney is May 18

The annual JMG Security Systems Benefit Golf Tournament—a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley—will be held Wednesday, May 18 at Mile Square Golf Course. Pacific Premier Bank will join JMG as a host sponsor of the event. A $175 donation per golfer includes green fees, cart, range balls, barbecue lunch, tournament gift, goodie bag, snacks and beverages, corporate sponsor gift, hole-in-one prizes, dinner and trophies. Or with a $215 donation, golfers can also get $10 off a $50 opportunity package that includes 30 opportunity tickets, three Mulligans, one putting contest entry and one “lucky mailbox key.” Registration starts at 10:30 a.m., followed by time on the driving range, a barbecue lunch, putting contest, long drive exhibition and a shotgun start at 1 p.m. A dinner follows the tourney. To register, call (800) 900-4JMG or email sue@JMGsecurity.com. To learn more about the Boys & Girls Clubs, go to www.bgchv.com.

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TAKING CHARGE FVHS names Justin Schaeffer head football coach By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine

ountain Valley High School’s new head varsity football coach left his mark on the football world in the Murrieta-Temecula area. Justin Schaeffer, who for the past seven years has coached Murrieta Mesa High School, was the clear choice among 40 applicants for the position, JUSTIN SCHAEFFER Principal Morgan Smith said. Murrieta Mesa is a member of the

tough Southwestern League in the CIF West Valley Division. Schaeffer has been a high school and college coach for more than 21 years, including the last seven as the founding coach of Murrieta Mesa. His experience also includes seven years as a defensive assistant coach and defensive coordinator at Southwestern Community College and seven years as a defensive assistant coach and defensive coordinator at Hilltop High School, his alma mater. Schaeffer was a three-sport athlete in football, wrestling and track and field at Hilltop, graduating in 1992. He attended Southwestern College and played cornerback for the Apaches. After completion of his studies at Southwestern, he went on to earn a bachelor of science degree in liberal studies/English from National Uni-

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Davis said he had intended on majoring in math in college. “When I got to my junior year I realized my career moves in math were limited,” he said. He had written and produced a couple of plays in college, and an English professor suggested he switch majors. He has dabbled in creative writing while maintaining a career as a financial advisor. For the past 25 years he has been teaching a stock market class at Cerritos College. When he couldn’t find the best textbook for his class he decided to transcribe 34

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versity before returning to coach at Hilltop in 1995. He earned a teaching credential and Masters in special education from National University. Schaeffer replaces Ray Fenton, who resigned in January to become head coach at Los Alamitos High School. Fenton compiled a 19-13 record during his 3 years coaching the Barons varsity football team. Schaeffer is a firm believer in the multi-sport athlete, is well known for having placed many student-athletes into college playing opportunities over the years. “It was clear from the start of our process that Coach Schaeffer embodied all the qualities we were looking for in our next head coach,” Principal Smith said. “We’re looking forward to the outstanding leadership he will provide and develop in our student-athletes.” Added Steve Eggert, co-athletic director at FVHS: “We are absolutely thrilled that Justin has decided to join the Baron family. His experience, personality, temperament and energy are what we are looking for in the next man to lead Baron football, and we welcome Justin and his family to the Baron community.”

his lectures into a book of his own. Later he decided he needed to update his financial book so he rewrote it and published it by his own publishing company, Unique Ink Press. He and his wife, Nancy, have also co-authored a book on theology titled “The Schizophrenic Gospel.” Davis said he is always encouraging his students to do what they love to do—just as he is doing now. “So many people are inclined to sell out for money instead of satisfying a goal of what they want to do in their heart,” he added. To learn more about Davis and his books, go to www.uniqueinkpress.com. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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The Fountain Valley High School Football Boosters and the Michael Musso Memorial Fund will host the 11th annual “Moose Invitational” Golf Tournament on Monday, June 27 at Mile Square Golf Course. The annual event helps raise money for the Fountain Valley High School Baron Football program and the Michael Musso Memorial Fund. Michael, a 2004 graduate of Fountain Valley High School, lost his life in a car accident July 29, 2005. Through this fundraiser, a scholarship is given to a four-year Baron football player each year. Cost to play is $150 per golfer. The tournament features a four-person scramble, longest drive contest, closest to the pin contest and putting contest. The price includes green fees, cart fees, practice range, door prizes, gift bags, buffet lunch and banquet dinner. Registration and practice begin at 11 a.m. and the shotgun start is at 1 p.m. A banquet dinner follows at 6 p.m. There are various sponsorship packages available. For more information, go to www.fvhsfootball.com.

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26 at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center, and times are posted at www. ayso5.org. All fees include uniform, pictures and insurance. Players must be 4 years old by Sept. 10, 2016. Practices can start Aug. 1, and opening day and games are planned for Sept. 10. Online registration is open for all programs at www.ayso5.org.

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ast month Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity was fully proven a century after it was penned when scientists detected gravitational waves from two black holes colliding. The more you study physics, the more you understand that everything is made of vibrating STEVE SCHULTZ waves of energy. Einstein said, “A person can look at the universe in one of two ways: that nothing is a miracle or that everything is a miracle.” Or put differently, everything is random, or nothing is random. We know that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. That an object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion unless another object interacts with it. Our thoughts send vibrations into the universe and put things in motion. Prayer causes the universe to move. Have you ever been thinking about someone you miss and shortly thereafter that someone called you out of the blue? As Paulo Coelho puts it in his book,. The Alchemist, “The universe is conspiring with you.” The more in tune you become with the movement of the universe, the more visible God becomes to you. Those “random” moments when something

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Fountain Valley resident Shea Lee Knowles painted the above illustration in response to Steve Schultz’s recent magazine column titled “The Masterpiece.”

you were praying about comes to you is really God revealing Himself. I call it “God’s Wink.” Once on a drive home I was praying, sending out vibrations of gratitude to God for bringing the author Wayne Dyer’s words into my life shortly after he died. There was major roadwork being done and I was sent on a detour and just as I finished this prayer, not knowing where this road was taking me, I spotted a sign that said Dyer Industries. You could look at this as random or the miracle of the universe in action. I see it as God winking to me, acknowledging my vibrations of gratitude. Then there was the time I visited the crash site of a student who died and I prayed for a sign letting me know that we honored him the right way. As I sat on the side of the road, a ladybug flew down right next to me and stayed there with me for the longest time. I had written in his obituary that “his soul was so pure a lady bug was safe to land

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on him.” It was God’s wink answering my prayer, that yes, all is good; you’re doing the right thing. Just last month after some doubt began to creep in, I had been praying every day for about two weeks for God to give me a sign that the universe is not random, but that love governs all. I specifically kept praying, “God show me a sign that there is a hand behind the curtain and that we are not alone on this stage called Earth.” A few weeks ago, I “randomly” received an email from someone I had never met. Her name is Shea Lee Knowles and she is a Fountain Valley resident. She contacted me to tell me how much she loves my monthly column in the magazine and how my article called “The Masterpiece” about how we must work each day to make God visible to others by how we lead our lives, inspired her to create a painting. She sent me a photo of the painting and I almost fell out of my chair when I saw it.

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She painted a curtain with a hand revealing itself from behind the curtain with a butterfly in the palm of the hand. God sure is funny. I had been praying to God that He send me a sign that there really was a “hand behind the curtain” and that we were a piece of His love walking, and what does God do? God winks back at me by literally sending me a painting of a curtain with a hand coming from behind the scenes— as if to say, “Why would you ever doubt me, child? Of course I’m here. Everything is going to be alright. It’s all good. I’ve got you in the palm of my hand. Keep flying. Don’t let them clip your wings. You know who you are. I’m with you. We are one and you are loved.” The butterfly was significant to me because the butterfly is my favorite metaphor in nature. I have written about how most people spend their whole lives as caterpillars (the ego of man), never realizing they are really butterflies (children of all loving God) and the metamorphosis only takes place once you become like the love you come from. Becoming love gives you wings. Maybe you’ll say that was just random—that it was no miracle at all—just a coincidence. I’ll remind you that Wayne Dyer said, “There are no coincidences,” and how Einstein concluded that nothing is random. Doors don’t open unless you knock. When you ask the universe for something, expect a response. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Look for the ladybugs; be open to the wonder of it all. And every time you see God winking at you, smile, wink back, and say, “I love you, too, God. Thank you.” Wink.

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• 2014 PATRONS—$1,000 LEVEL The Kato Family The Helen Thomas Family 2014 PATRONS—$500 LEVEL Larry and Sandra Crandall 2014 PATRONS—$250 LEVEL Advance Beauty College Ron and Donna Courreges David DiRanna Family Dr. Don Mikami, DDS Robert and Carol Proctor Connie and Vic Wadsley 2014 PATRONS—$100 LEVEL George and Martha Bierkortte Raquel Brown George and Midori Bruenning Steve and Rosemary Crisafulli Jim and Mimi Cunneen Rabbi Stephen and Robin Einstein Andy and Denise Glasgow Bob and Pauline Henning Max and Diane Johnson Clive and Suzanne Knight Miss Fountain Valley Aimee Le Thomas L. Lonegan Frank and Liz Lucero Marc and Marcia McReynolds Jack and Sue Mellott Steve and Mary Parsons Bill and Kathleen Rockney Theresa Simes, Farmer's Ins. Ray and Eileen Sugiura Ed and Fredda Sussman Wayne and Monica Warthen Nora Webb The Zaldo Family 2014 PATRONS—$50 LEVEL Margaret Abend The Barie Family Michael and Mary Connally Virginia Dishman Don and Marge Erickson Libby Frolichman Pete and Melanie Hagstrom Lee and Gail Johnston Joe and Linda Jones Ron and Martha Lockwood The Maghy Family Edythe and Nick Muse Shayna M. Newman Felicia and Tony Oviedo Steve and Mary Parsons Bonnie and Bob Rogoff Cliff and Dienna Rogers Dick and Nan Rowe Stan and Nancy Smith Nick and Terrie Taylor Bryan Tice Ron and Marilyn Walker Bob and Sheila Wenzel 2014 PATRONS—$25 LEVEL Ernie Arutunian Bruce Bailey Ruth Bailey Marlene Beck Ann Marie Broderick George and Midori Bruenning Eva Chung Nancy Jane Claxton Sharon Cope Rita Daniels Joni Dodge Mark and Laura Flores Barbara Gallup Zoraida Gordon Mollie Guyot Mandy Hall Jean Hardy Chin H. Kim Jeanette and Sid Locke Richard and Lois Logan Nick Pappas Peggy Ramler Janice Rhoads Armella Wallstrom Cheryl Westley Peggy Wilson Michael and Joan Vaughn Annamae Zimmer 2014 NON-PROFITS—$100 level FV Community Foundation Fountain Valley Woman's Club Friends of the FV Library VFW Post 9557

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• 2013 PATRONS—$500 LEVEL The Kato Family 2013 PATRONS—$250 LEVEL Frank and Lucille Christy Steve and Rosemary Crisafulli 2013 PATRONS—$100 level Thomas and Joyce Antal Robert and Lois Baumgartner George and Martha Bierkortte Joan Blankinship The Blarney Stone John Borack Don and Donna Cable Barbara Carter Joanna Clemens John and Barbara Collins Ron and Donna Courreges Larry and Sandra Crandall Walter and Susan Crandall Steve and Rosemary Crisafulli Mike Debowski Bob and Mai DeRienzo Patrick Ducker Doyle and Georgia Edwards Rabbi Stephen and Robin Einstein FVHS Theater Boosters Andy and Denise Glasgow Tom and Amy Hanggie Jan Heistermann Joanne Herbel Charley and Patricia Hoyt Larry and Michelle Judson Thomas L. Lonegan Darrell and Marilynn Manderscheid Felicia and Tony Oviedo Robert and Carol Proctor Tony and Julie Romero Chris and Marge Schneider Steve Stovall, Team Stovall Ron and Marilyn Walker 2013 PATRONS—$50 LEVEL Cheryl and Lee Brothers Dean and Leanne Burt Jim and Mimi Cunneen Virginia Dishman Pete and Melanie Hagstrom Joe and Linda Jones Jon and Shelley Kakita Cathy Lichodziejewski Ron and Martha Lockwood Richard and Lois Logan Jack and Sue Mellott Nick and Edith Muse Cliff and Dienna Rogers Dick and Nan Rowe Nick and Terrie Taylor Nora BK Webb Robert and Sheila Wenzel 2013 PATRONS—$25 LEVEL Bruce Bailey Marlene Beck Chris and Diane Bonthius Nancy Jane Claxton Kain and Shannon Cross Karen and Dean Cunningham Larry and Arlene Doan Joni Dodge Janice Duzey Liz Epistola Judy and Gerald Fleischmann Laura Flores Barbara Gallup Dorothy M. Gook Zoraida Gordon James Gray Linda Mollie Guyot Mandy Hall Irene Hanson Nancy Hassay Jean Hardy Jan Heistermann Joe and Linda Jones Jon and Shelley Kakita Mrs. Meryl Overton Nick Pappas Jimmy and Jackie Pennella Pauline Perez Jan Rhoads Bryan Tice Annamae Zimmer 2013 NON-PROFITS—$100 level FV Community Foundation Fountain Valley Woman's Club Friends of the FV Library

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• 2012 PATRONS—$500 LEVEL The Kato Family 2012 PATRONS—$250 LEVEL Tony and Rhonda Nobles 2012 PATRONS—$100 LEVEL Raquel Brown Doris E. Gordon Mike and Kim Israelsky Aly Johns Max and Diane Johnson Dann and Cheri Jones Arlene Karr-Powell Russell and Gaye Koelsch Lillian G. Lipke Larry and Margaret Murphey Anthony and Monica Palmieri Robert and Carol Proctor Dolores W. Reed Jill Wardlow Ruiz Patrick and Bonnie Tucker Joleen Valentine The Zaldo Family 2012 PATRONS—$50 LEVEL Ken and Carol Barckley Howard and Pat Bowman Leanne and Dean Burt Deryl and Patsy Dyson Don and Marge Erickson Linda Mollie Guyot Chad Hanna Family, In memorium Ken and Pat Heneise Joe and Linda Jones Jon and Shelley Kakita Cathy Lichodziejewski Ron and Martha Lockwood Richard and Lois Logan Karen Diamond Markovich Jack and Sue Mellott Nick and Edythe Muse Shayna M. Newman Jane E. Odland Mary and Steve Parsons Cliff and Dienna Rogers Stan and Nancy Smith Nick and Terrie Taylor Robert and Sheila Wenzel 2012 PATRONS—$25 LEVEL Bruce Bailey Marlene Beck Joanne Booz Nancy J. Claxton Ron Courreges Karen Cunningham Virginia Dishman Doris Gordon James Gray Pete Haak Mandy Hall Chad Hanna, In memorium Jean Hardy Jan Heistermann Joanne Herbel Sandi Licata Andrea Licata, Miss FV 2012 Evelyn McLean Luis Mier Carolyn Miller Donald B. Mikami Nick D. Pappas Geneviéve Ray Janice Rhoads Dick and Nan Rowe Kelley Santa Cruz Cheryl Shaylor Fong and Jenifer Tieu Tom Wada Armella Wallstrom Kristen Wilcox Peggy Wilson Annamae Zimmer 2012 NON-PROFITS—$100 level FV Community Foundation FV Schools Foundation Fountain Valley Historical Society Fountain Valley Woman's Club Friends of the Library

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• 2011 PATRONS—$500 LEVEL Steve and Rosemary Crisafulli 2011 PATRONS—$300 LEVEL Tony and Rhonda Nobles 2011 PATRONS—$100 LEVEL Robert and Carla Cammack Don and Karen Fox Jan Heistermann Steve and Nina Nagel Trung and Kim Nguyen Rose Osaki Patricia Pratte Robert and Carol Proctor Kathleen and Bill Rockney Bonnie and Bob Rogoff Dave and Lori Rosell Ruth Rosewitz Chuck and Shirley Roth Annette Schwerin Ed and Fredda Sussman Jan and Bill Tubbiola Ana Vega 2011 PATRONS—$50 LEVEL George and Martha Bierkortte Dean and Leanne Burt Dale and Judy Edwards Joe and Linda Jones Jon and Shelley Kakita Arlene Karr-Powell Ron and Martha Lockwood Marcia and Marc McReynolds Sue and Jack Mellott Nick and Edythe Muse Gary and Laure Osterbach Nick and Terrie Taylor Ron and Marilyn Walker Armella Wallstrom Bob and Sheila Wenzel 2011 PATRONS—$25 LEVEL Bruce Bailey Marlene Beck Howard and Pat Bowman Bill Burris, Sr. Laura and Rob Calnon Mark Cohen Carol Cooperman Sharon Cope Kathleen Down Dann Gibb Dorothy Gook Zoraida Gordon Linda Mollie Guyot Chad Hanna Jean Hardy Joanne Herbel Richard and Lois Logan Larry and Margaret Murphey Valentine M. Nichols Jane E. Odland Jill M. Smith Joleen Valentine Annamae Zimmer 2011 NON-PROFIT PATRONS $100 level Fountain Valley Woman's Club Friends of the FV Library

2010 PATRONS

• 2010 PATRONS—$300 LEVEL Tony and Rhonda Nobles 2010 PATRONS—$100 LEVEL Robert and Carla Cammack Larry and Sandra Crandall Walter and Susan Crandall Steve and Rosemary Crisafulli Patrick Ducker Don and Marva Grimm Roger and Winnie Hamerlinck Tony and Heather McCombs Mark and Michele McCurdy Marcia and Marc McReynolds Wayne and Mary Osborne Robert and Carol Proctor Guy and Jennifer Salamon Ed and Michelle Schroeder Monty Snyder Ed and Fredda Sussman Chad and Nicola Weiss Lanny and Mary Wilson 2010 PATRONS—$50 LEVEL Christine and Marc Allcorn Betty Babcock and Family

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his month, more than 1,000 community members will set aside a weekend to spruce up parts of Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley and reach out to the homeless and people in need. Community Service 2016 is scheduled for April 23-24 and is sponsored by the Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council. This is a weekend of community service in which volunteers work together to improve parks, historical sites, nature centers, and beaches throughout the communities. It’s an opportunity for organizations and individuals to lend a helping hand, whether it be repairing playground equipment, planting shrubs at parks or mulching a senior citizen’s yard. This year’s event will include a Homeless Fair, canned food drive and a stop hunger campaign. Fountain Valley resident Anita Chandler, broker of Chandler Properties, is chairing the Stop Hunger Now campaign. Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council volunteers will be packaging meals on April 23 at Sowers Middle School. The meals cost 29 cents to prepare, and the Stop Hunger Now campaign needs to reach its $3,000 goal in the coming weeks to pay for the meals. To donate go to stophungernow.org. 42

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Some of the more than 1,000 volunteers mug for the camera during last year’s Community Service event in Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley.

Projects start at 8 a.m. They include:  Local park restoration, path creation, tree and plant planting  Adventure Playground annual renewal  Homeless Fair (showers, dentists and other local service providers will volunteer along with community mem-

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