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he Fountain Valley Fire Department celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gathering at Heritage Park July 13. About 200 people, including a number of former and current firefighters attended the event, which included a barbecued pulled pork lunch, plenty of historical displays and the rededication 4

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of the department’s 1949 Seagrave pumper fire truck known as “Engine 39.” Dave Heffner, one of the first firemen to be hired by the new department, remembers the first call firefighters ever responded to on July 1, 1964. “It was our first night, and it was late in the evening when the alarm went off,” Heffner recalled. “Someone had torched a Corvair in a vacant field.” That call and those that followed in those early days were recorded in a handwritten log book that was also on display at the event.

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Heffner remembers the first fire department well. Earl Lawson was the first fire chief. There were two captains —Lloyd War and Arlan Johnson; two engineers—Bill Williams and Lou Burkhart; and four firemen—Vern Carlson, John Boltstad, Bob Stockton and Heffner. The event was emceed by Fire Chief Tony Coppolino, and much of the event organizing was handled by Battalion Chief Ron Cookston. “It’s amazing to be standing here among my heroes,” Cookston said. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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The “Original Four” firemen, Dave Heffner, Vern Carlson, John Boltstad and Bob Stockton, pose by the newly restored Engine 39 during the July picnic. The four men together made up the A Shift and the B Shift when the fire department opened on July 1, 1964. The logbook, left, from the first night the FVFD was in operation shows the first call— a car fire—came in 35 minutes after the department opened. Upper right: retired Fire Engineer Ron Chamberlain and retired Fire Chief Mark Haskell, right, were among the 200 attendees.

In an article he wrote for the summer 2014 edition of The Orange County Firefighter Magazine, Cookston summed up the department this way: “Each and every member strives to make meaningful and challenging contributions for the betterment of the department to provide excellent service to the community. This is the framework and DNA of the Fountain Valley Fire Department. It is a culture that began in 1964 by the founding fathers of the department – members that taught the current leaders of the department how to be progressive, value their jobs, value the people within the organization, and project future service needs of the community.” On hand for the anniversary celebration were: Mayor Michael Vo and City Council members Cheryl Brothers, John Collins, Steve Nagel and Mark McCurdy; E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

City Manager Bob Hall and former City Manager Ray Kromer; City Attorney Alan Burns and his wife, Cindy; retired Fire Marshal Ron Satterfield and his wife Sally, retired city community services manager; and retired Fire Marshal Lynne Michaelis. Former Fire Chief Mark Haskell and former Interim Fire Chief Bart Lewis also attended. And there were dozens of other former fire department members on hand to reminisce, including Ron Chamberlain, who was in charge of the engine back then. He said that Engine 39 was still in use into the early 1980s and noted that the engine was a “1949 full-fendered, V12 engine with a stick shift.” “At one point we put a roof on it made out of canvas. It looked like a military vehicle,” Chamberlain added.

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Breathing LIFE into new causes By KRISTIE-VALERY HOANG Intern, Fountain Valley Living Magazine

Plans for a future in medicine and a love of tennis prompted Vivian Ly to make a difference in the world. Ly, a junior at Fountain Valley High School, raised more than $1,000 for the cause, Breaths for Newborns, by hosting a charity tennis tournament at her high school. “I’m looking to go into the medical field [and] I really do like children and tennis, so I thought ‘Why not combine the two?’” Ly said. Breaths for Newborns is a branch of a nonprofit organization, Project Vietnam, created by Dr. Quynh Kieu. The branch specializes in providing infant medical aid in rural Vietnam. CPR kits are donated to medical centers across the Vietnamese countryside to prevent babies from dying of lack of oxygen. Also, medical workers are trained to save babies in rural hospitals. “I found Breaths for Newborns through my family doctor, Dr. Kieu,” Ly said. “I chose it because what they do actually makes a difference.” Ly spent nearly three months gathering supplies and planning the tournament, which she called Courts of Change. Ly’s parents allowed her to spend $500 for supplies for the tournament. Money was spent on cases of water, snacks and tennis balls. Initially, the tournament was viewed as a small effort by a generous teen. However, in the weeks approaching the tournament, the list of players skyrocketed. “We only had 20 people signed up in 6

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Vivian Ly, a junior at Fountain Valley High School, raised more than $1,000 for the cause, Breaths for Newborns, by hosting a charity tennis tournament at her high school.

the beginning. But the week before the tournament my friends helped me get up to 50 more players to play,” Ly said. The tournament was held on June 28 on the FVHS tennis courts. A $10 tournament fee was asked of each participant to help raise money for the cause. Thirty-six teams took part in the tournament. The tournament raised more than $700 for Breaths for Newborns. Ly also received an additional $400 in donations.

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The funds that Ly raised will pay for 10 CPR kits, which can be used for three years in order to resuscitate 100 babies per year. Also, the kits will also be used to train about 20 rural health workers. “This is really important to me because I haven’t really done much for the people around me,” Ly said. “It showed me that I can make a difference and it changed how I felt about myself and what I can do for the world.” www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Summerfest tops records

City officials estimate more than 26,000 people attended the city’s four-day Summerfest celebration at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. The festival, now in its sixth year, features carnival rides, live music, the Fountain Valley Classic Car & Truck Show, a dog festival, beer and wine garden and games and contests. Those attending enjoyed bands on the main stage, including Beatles, Journey, Beach Boys and Santana tribute bands. Local non-profit organizations sold a variety of food, including hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, root beer floats, shrimp and chicken on skewers, corn on the cob, kettle corn and ice cream.

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AWARDS: Fountain Valley-based Public Cable Television Authority producer Valerie Starn, left, poses with SCAN-NATOA Board President Christy Lopez after winning first-place honors for “Orange Slices” in the “Best Magazine Program” category at the 18th Annual Star Awards, honoring the best in locally produced television programming.

Cable Authority earns honors

The Fountain Valley-based Public Cable Television Authority (PCTA) was recently honored by the Southern California and Nevada chapter of the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors. The awards honor excellence in broadcast, cable, and electronic programming produced by local government agencies throughout Southern California and Nevada. PCTA’s “Orange Slices,” which showcases interesting people, places and organizations in Fountain Valley, Westminster, Huntington Beach and Stanton, was named Best Magazine Program. The award-winning episode, produce by Valerie Strarn (photo above), features a segment on Fountain Valley Bodyworks’ Dave March, inventor of the Watercar. “Reflections of Former Mayors” took second place in the Best Talk Show category. The award-winning episode features chats with former Mayors John Collins of Fountain Valley and David Shawver of Stanton. Fountain Valley resident Yollenna Morales produced the show.

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Harper School reunion is July 26

They’ve met for the past four years to talk about old times at their school that no longer stands. The fifth annual All-Class Harper School Reunion will be held at noon Saturday, July 26 at Harper Park. The reunion is free and is open to anyone who attended Harper School, whose children went to Harper or who taught at Harper. The school closed in 1984. The reunion attracts a big crowd every year, in part because many former Harper students still live in Fountain Valley. Others have been known to travel from as far away as Colorado and Las Vegas to see old friends. Those attending are invited to bring their own chair, food and family. More info: Email Qwoman66@ aol.com.

Charity tournament set for Sept. 10 at Mile Square Golf Course

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The Fountain Valley Firefighters Association will hold its ninth annual Charitable Golf Classic on Sept. 10 at Mile Square Golf Course. The tournament begins at 12:30 p.m. with a shotgun start. A reception and awards presentation follow at 5:30 p.m. All funds raised benefit the Fountain Valley Firefighters Charitable Foundation. Independence Bank is a major sponsor and is helping plan the tournament. For information on sponsorships and registration call Jeanne Hexem-Thomas at Independence Bank at (714) 500-3421. Pictured: Fountain Valley Fire Department’s Firefighter/Paramedic Brent Waterworth Photo by LYNN SEEDEN

Annual Ice Cream Social is Aug. 9

There’s nothing like a hand-scooped ice cream sundae on an August afternoon. The Fountain Valley Historical Society will serve $2 sundaes with all toppings Aug. 9 during its annual Ice Cream Social at Heritage Park. The leisurely event offers residents an opportunity to take a break, chat with neighbors and check out what’s new in the Historical Society’s museum at the park. Coming up: The Historical Society will host an open house from 1-3 p.m. Sept. 6 at Heritage Park. Information: (714) 378-1952.

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Rotary Club holds annual ‘Kick-Out’ ceremony

Gary Hickman wrapped up his term as president of the Fountain Valley Rotary Club June 28 when the club held its annual change of leadership ceremonial dinner—known as a “Kick-Out” ceremony—at the Claim Jumper. Hickman, a recently retired attorney, was completing his second term as club president. During his term, club members supported a variety of programs, including:  End Polio Now with triple matching funds from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation  Working Boys program with Rotary Club of Long Beach with matching funds from the Kelly Osborn Memorial Scholarship Fund  Library books to Fountain Valley Schools with matching funds from Rotary District 5320  Ceremonial scholarship awards to the students in the Fountain Valley School District as part of the “Every Student Succeeding” program The club also continued its recognition of students of the month with the Fountain Valley School District, Fountain Valley High School, Valley Vista High School and Los Amigos High School. A teacher from each of the three high schools plus a teacher from each of the schools in the Fountain Valley School District were again honored at a Teacher of the Year breakfast ceremony with 12

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Fountain Valley Rotary Club members attending the club’s annual Kick-Out are, from left, front row: Jean Hardy, Tanya Pham, Marla McGee, Ellen Horvath; middle row, Gary Hickman, Alex Burckin, Dave Osborn, Ed Sussman, Joe Kagel, Marc Ecker; and back row, Jim Paddock (District 5320 governor-elect), Michael Ward, Stan Gibbs. Wayne Carr and Dick Roth.

contributions from the Fountain Valley Education Foundation, O.C. Memorial Hospital Foundation, Kellogg Supply, Rainbow Environmental Services, Schools First Credit Union and The Home Depot. Incoming President Dave Osborn began his term on July 8. The club meets Tuesday mornings at Fountain Bowl. For information on the club, contact membership chair Ed Sussman at (714) 968-7526.

Judith Edwards to lead FV Educational Foundation

Fountain Valley School Board President Judith Edwards is the new president of the Fountain Valley Educational Foundation. Edwards will serve as the foundation president for the 2014-2015 fiscal year, replacing 2013-2014 president, Nicola Weiss who will serve as co-first vice president, for events and fundraisers. She will continue to be responsible for

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the Foundation’s Taste of Fountain Valley event. Bonnie Hanson, who had served as foundation treasurer, and David Truong, parent volunteer and owner of Mimi’s Jewelry, were JUDITH EDWARDS elected as co-second vice presidents, in charge of community outreach and expanding foundation membership. Eduardo Higuchi, a local financial planner and a member of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and Minnie Blanco, a financial analyst and parent volunteer, were elected to serve as co-treasurers for the Fountain Valley Educational Foundation. Lisa Schultz, a parent volunteer, was elected to serve as foundation secretary. Other directors of the foundation are: www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Tom Antal, Deirdre Bingham, Rachelle Chawke, Ian Collins, Brooke James, Cheri Jones, Police Chief Dan Llorens, Susan Merrick, Angie VanderBurgh and Connie Wadsley. The Fountain Valley Educational Foundation was established in 1982, and over the past three decades has provided more than $1 million in assistance to schools and programs for local students. The Educational Foundation sponsors the Taste of Fountain Valley, is a co-sponsor of the Mr. Fountain Valley contest, and sponsors the annual “Monster Concert” gathering of bands, orchestras and student musicians from all grades from kindergarten to high school.

Badillo earns master’s degree

Former Sunset League first-team football selection Joseph Badillo of Fountain Valley has received his master’s degree and Ph.D in organic chemistry at the University of California, Davis in June 2013.

He is now completing his post doctorate at Princeton University in New Jersey. Badillo attended Courreges Elementary, Masuda Middle School and Fountain Valley High School. He is the son of the late Hap Badillo and Gale Badillo of Fountain Valley.

FVHS’s Stark is Merit designee

The National Merit Scholarship Corp. has announced the names of approximately 1,600 additional winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities. Among the winners is Fountain Valley High School’s Amanda K. Stark, who has received a scholarship from Pepperdine University. College-sponsored awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study at the institution financing the scholarship.

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to our Fountain Valley soldiers AIR FORCE Anfernee Christian Alfafara Buenaventura Airman First Class Anfernee Christian Alfafara Buenaventura has graduated from basic military training at Joint Air Force Base San Antonio, Lackland, Texas. Buenaventura is the son of Ailleen Buenaventura and is the brother of Archie Buenaventura. He is also the brother-in-law of Bianca Buenaventura and the uncle of Isaiah Buenaventura. He is a 2012 graduate of Huntington Beach High School.

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Police name 2013 Officer of the Year

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Fountain Valley’s Quinton Fults photographed at Brethren Christian High School in HB. Quinton is a two-time state banjo champion.

FV’s Quinton Fults to perform in Western parody play Quinton Fults, the award-winning, banjo-playing Fountain Valley teenager whom we profiled about a year ago, has added acting to his repertoire. Fults, a recent graduate of Brethren Christian High School, can be seen in the upcoming production of “Deadwood Dick or The Game of Gold!” The play is described as a “rootin-tootin” Old West melodrama and is being performed in August by the Anaheim Community Theater, an 14

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outreach of First Presbyterian Church of Anaheim. Deadwood Dick is a fictional character who appears in a series of “dime novels,” published between 1877 and 1897 by Edward Lytton Wheeler. Performances are Aug. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10. Tickets are available at the door and are $15 for general admission and $13 for students and seniors. The church is at 310 W. Broadway, Anaheim. Find the Anaheim Community Theater on Facebook.

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The Fountain Valley Police Officers’ Association has selected Officer Oscar Valencia as the Fountain Valley Police Officer of the Year for 2013. Valencia is originally from Zihuatanejo, México. He graduated from Century High School in Santa Ana and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. “It’s a great Oscar Valencia honor coming from my peers,” Valencia said. “It’s really humbling. It’s a great feeling. Any of those officers that were nominated were just as deserving.” Valencia attended the Fullerton Police Academy and was serving as an officer with the Beaumont Police Department when he was hired by Fountain Valley in 2004. He has been a member of the West Orange County SWAT team for about eight years. “It’s an awesome assignment. You get multiple trainings in multiple scenarios,” Valencia said. “It’s more than what a normal officer gets and you get to meet officers from other cities and share some ideas.” Valencia was selected by his peers in part because of his willingness to help his fellow officers, sharing his knowledge, experience and strong adherence to teamwork, Police Chief Dan Llorens said. Valencia “has been repeatedly commended by members of the public for his compassion, courtesy and respect shown to individuals of many walks of life whom he encounters,” Llorens said in a press release. “Officer Valencia is frequently called upon to use his bilingual skills to assist the public. Officer Valencia exhibits a positive attitude and provides the highest level of service to the community at all times.” Valencia and his wife Leslie have two daughters, Katia and Elizia. ~Curt Seeden www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Movies in the Park set for August

Three family films share the marquee for the city’s August Movies in the Park series. Bring a blanket and comfortable chairs and enjoy a warm summer evening watching a movie the entire family can enjoy. The series opens on Tuesday, Aug. 5 with “Ice Age” at the Fountain Valley Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St. The first night of the Movies in the Park series traditionally coincides with the Police Department’s National Night Out. National Night Out is a community-police awareness-raising event held the first Tuesday of August. National Night Out is meant to increase awareness about police programs in communities, such as drug prevention, Neighborhood Watch, and other anti-crime efforts. Festivities take place at the sports park prior to the movie and include face painting, fingerprinting,

demonstrations and more. National Night Out festivities start at 5 p.m., and the movie begins at dusk. The Movies in the Park series will then shift to Friday nights and will feature: Aug. 15: “The Croods,” at Cordata Park, 18761 Cordata St. Featured food trucks are: “The Burnt Truck,”“Garlicscapes” and “OC Bakery Truck.” Aug. 22: “The Land Before Time” at McDowell Park, 17200 Oak St. Featured food trucks are BaconMANia,” “Stuff N It Burgers,” “Longboards Ice Cream” and “Chunk-n-Chip.”

Aug. 29: “Brave” at Ellis Park, 10301 Ellis Ave. Featured food trucks are “Kogi BBQ,” “Dogzilla” and “ShareMii Snowy Ice.” Festivities start at 6 p.m. for the final three movie nights, with the movies beginning at dusk. Info: (714) 839-8611

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Concerts in the Park

Snapshots from the annual summer concerts series at the Fountain Valley Sports Park Photos by KEVIN KATO, ASHLEY LE and TUE DUONG

Sounds of summer

Stone Soul with its classic soul and Motown sounds entertained nearly 2,000 people at the first Concert in the Park July 3 at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. The city’s Community Services and Recreation Division stages the concerts, which were held every Thursday night in July. The final concert of the summer is set for July 31 and will feature the Beatles tribute band, A Hard Day’s Night.

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A good ol’ fashioned church potluck was part of the festivities during a farewell party for the McFarland family.

Rabbi Stephen Einstein, above left, stands with Pastor John McFarland next to a Mezuzah placed on a doorframe at United Methodist Church 25 years ago when Congregation B’nai Tzedek held its services there. Both McFarland and Einstein are also longtime Fountain Valley police chaplains. Photos by LYNN SEEDEN

Longtime pastor John McFarland (wearing the Hawaiian lei) is lauded by Councilman John Collins, left, during a churchwide sendoff in late June.

Picnic marks farewell A salute to United Methodist Church’s Pastor John McFarland By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine

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If Norman Rockwell were asked to capture Fountain Valley United Methodist Church’s sendoff of longtime Pastor John McFarland, he would have a tough time deciding what to paint. It might be the hymn singing and service on the lawn of the church on Bushard Street. Or it could be the long buffet line with parishioners filling their plates with homemade salads, baked beans and other potluck favorites. It might be the hugs from friends and church goers and people like McFarland’s dear friend Rabbi Stephen Einstein, who started Congregation B’nai Tzedek many years ago in the same Methodist Church

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before the congregation moved to its current temple on Talbert Avenue. John McFarland—after 26 consecutive yearly assignments to serve Fountain Valley Methodist Church—received a new assignment this year—to serve and preach in both English and Spanish at Orangethorpe United Methodist Church in Fullerton. John, his wife, Kathleen, and children received an emotional and heartfelt sendoff June 29. City Councilman John Collins and OC Supervisor Janet Nguyen were among those who offered official congratulatory comments. McFarland began his duties on July 1 in Fullerton. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Back-to-school photo shoot for next magazine issue

We’re looking for about a half dozen Fountain Valley children and teens who would like to be in a back-to-school feature for the September issue of Fountain Valley Living Magazine. Parents can submit their children’s entries by sending us an email with your child’s photo, age and clothing size. We’re looking for kids, ages 5-17, who attend Fountain Valley schools. Must be confident, outgoing and love to be in front of the camera. Entry deadline: Aug. 5 The photo shoot will be the second week of August at Studio O.C. in Fountain Valley. Email your child’s entry to: FVMagazine@Live.com, or call Chanel at Studio O.C., (714) 277-2458.

Chamber hosts Home-based Business Expo Sept. 10

The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a Home-based Business Expo from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10. Cost to be a vendor is $50. The expo will be held at Elwyn California, 18325 Mt. Baldy Circle. More information: Call (714) 962-3822.

Friends of Library Movie Matinee is Aug. 22

The Fountain Valley Friends of the Library will present the movie, “The Inn of The Sixth Happiness” at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 as part of its monthly Movie Matinee series. The movie stars Ingrid Bergman and will be shown in the library’s community room. The library is at 17635 Los Alamos St. More info: (714) 968-9196.

Chamber Candidates Forum is Sept. 25

The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a Candidates Forum from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 in the City Council chambers at City Hall. City Council candidates will answer questions from the chamber and from the audience. City Hall is at 10200 Slater Ave. More information: (714) 962-3822.

Fountain Bowl to host state wheelchair tournament

Fountain Bowl is seeking sponsors for the California Wheelchair Bowlers Association State Tournament Sept. 12-14. The public can attend the event. Fountain Bowl is at 17110 Brookhurst St. To be a sponsor of this event, call Dave Osborn at Fountain Bowl at (714) 963-7888 or email Dave at djo@fountainbowl.com.

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Transportation will be provided Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., within the City of Fountain Valley for the following: •Transportation is available to all Fountain Valley residents, 60 years and older.

•Grocery shopping, the pharmacy, and errands. •Non-emergency medical appointments. •The Meet and Greet Lunch Program at The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To register, please call The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center 714-593-4446

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This year’s Kiwanis Club ‘Pins for Kids’ fundraiser is set for Aug. 2 at Fountain Bowl By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine

An evening of bowling , friendships and fun—all for a good cause—awaits those planning to attend the Kiwanis Club of Fountain Valley’s sixth annual Pins for Kids Aug. 2 at Fountain Bowl. The event, which includes bowling, dinner, a silent auction and raffle opportunities, is a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley. Proceeds from the tournament will go toward the Kiwanis Club’s Brittany’s Closet project, the Dr. Paul Berger Scholarship Fund and to help build the state’s first Boys & Girls Club on a college campus—at Golden West College. The Boys & Girls Club campus, when completed, will feature a preschool, gymnasium and Boys & Girls Club building. There are several levels of sponsorship beginning with a $100 lane sponsor, which offers an electronic ad displayed a week prior to the event, the

night of the event and two weeks after the event. The $250 team sponsorship includes four bowlers, dinner and a goodie bag for each bowler. Also offered is the $500 bronze sponsorship, $1,000 silver sponsorship and $2,500 gold sponsorship. The higher the sponsorship, the more perks involved—like the number of bowling teams you will have, your company logo displayed prominently, goodie bags, and even wine, beer and appetizers during the bowling. The evening begins at 5 p.m. with registration and the opening of a silent auction. A tri-tip dinner, hosted by the Fountain Valley Rotary Club, is served starting at 5:15 p.m. Dessert will be provided by Mangiamo Gelato Caffé. At 5:45 p.m. Fountain Bowl Co-President Dave Osborn will announce the winners of the Kelly Osborn Foundation scholarships. Bowling begins at 6:30 p.m.

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$10,000 in scholarship money and Fountain Valley High would have received $5,000. As runners-up, they each won By CURT SEEDEN $500 and the school received $300. Fountain Valley Living Magazine Jeremy said he and Miranda are best Fountain Valley High School 2014 grad- friends and “we both have an obsession uates Jeremy Flores and Miranda Lennert with duct tape.” competed in the nationwide “Stuck at “I’ve been sewing with my mom since Prom Scholarship Contest,” which chalI was 5 years old,” Miranda said. For the lenged students to create and accessorize contest, she told us “Jeremy and I selected their prom outfits with duct tape, then a Victorian Era steam-punk theme for our wear them to prom for a chance to win prom outfits in order to stand out.” scholarship cash prizes. Miranda and Jeremy both plan to Jeremy and Miranda didn’t win, but attend Orange Coast College and focus they were among the top 10 in the nation on theater arts, Jeremy said. in the contest, which was staged by Duck Jeremy, incidentally, played Dr. Franbrand, maker of duct tape. kenstein and Miranda was Inga in the Had they won the competition, Jeremy FVHS production of “Young and Miranda would have each won Frankenstein” this past school year. E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

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Fitness center workshops scheduled

Seniors interested in using the fitness room at the Center at Founders Village can take a two-hour fitness workshop. An instructor will show you how to use the equipment properly so you can come in during The Center’s open workout time. The cost for this onetime class is $37. You must take this workshop in order to use the fitness room. The cost for use after the one time class is $2 for each visit, $10 for a month pass, $50 for a six month class or $100 for a one-year pass. These classes are on the first and third Wednesday of every month, at The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center, 17967 Bushard St. Info: Call the senior center, (714) 5934446 or go to www.fountainvalley.org.

City offers low-cost rides for seniors

The city and The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center have begun a low-cost transportation program for seniors, 60 years of age and older, within city limits. The cost is a minimal fee of $2 each way. Participants must be pre-registered and provide 24-hour notice prior of needed transportation. To register, call Christy Borack at The Center at Founders Village at (714) 593-4446, ext. 478.

Friends of Library plan half-price sale

The Friends of the Fountain Valley Library will sell books at half price Aug. 23-30. All money raised helps fund library items and programs. Also, the next Friends-sponsored movie will be “The Inn of the Sixth Happiness” starting at 1 p.m. in the library community room. The library is at 17635 Los Alamos St. More info: (714) 968-9196. 22

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OC Parks host concerts at Mile Square Aug. 8 and 14

OC Parks’ summer concert series is under way at several county parks, including Mile Square Park (the Euclid Street side). Mile Square Park will host the group Gardens and Vila with Stacey Clark Aug. 8 and Western Standard Time with Colin Giles on Aug. 14. Concerts are set for 6-8 p.m. Admission and parking are free. More information: ocparks.com

Historical Society’s annual ol’ fashioned picnic is July 27

The FV Historical Society will host its annual picnic at noon Sunday, July 27 at Heritage Park, 17641 Los Alamitos St., next to the library. The society will be grilling up burgers and hot dogs, and a variety of salads and side dishes will also be served. Cost is $10 for members and non-members, and the public is invited to attend. Reservations are required by calling Leslie Montz at (714) 378-1952.

Chamber Business Expo is July 31 during concert

The Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Expo is set for Thursday, July 31 in conjunction with the city’s last summer concert in the park. The Expo is 5-8:30 p.m. at the Sport Park, 16400 Brookkhurst St. Cost to reserve a table to showcase your business is $50 for chamber members and $100 for non-members. Deadline to reserve a table is July 25. To make a reservation, call (714) 962-3822.

Ice cream social is Aug. 9

The FV Historical Society will hold its annual Ice Cream Social from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 at Heritage Park, 17641 Los Alamos St., next to the library. Create your own sundaes. Cost is $2, and soft drinks are $1. More information: Call (714) 378-1952. E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

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California Elwyn is making plans for its Fall Fling, a fashion show and lunch featuring Elwyn clients. The event is set for 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 and will feature a silent auction and wish tree. Independence Bank is the room sponsor for this event, which tells the Elwyn story of employment successes. The event will be held at the Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center, 17967 Bushard St. If you purchase more the one ticket, the cost is $50 for the first ticket and $45 for each additional ticket. Additional sponsors are needed. Contact Cheryl Westley at westleyc@ elwyn.org

Friends for Life Golf Classic is Aug. 26

The fourth annual Friends for Life Golf Classic will be held Tuesday, Aug. 26 at Mile Square Golf Course. Cost is $175 per player or $700 for a foursome. Cost for the dinner afterward is $50. This year’s featured guest speaker is Nancy Pham, a longtime Holy Spirit Catholic Church member who along with four others founded “Saving the Life of the Unborn” ministry. The organization boasts about 20 members and has saved almost 500 lives More information: friendsforlife golf.org or call Joan Kennedy at (714) 865-5295.

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1

August

Dance for the Disabled 7 p.m. Rec Center

PINS FOR KIDS Kiwanis fundraiser Fountain Bowl

Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Fountain Bowl

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

for ads and news for the September issue of FV Magazine

THE GREAT FV CAMPOUT ends at 10 a.m. (started last night)

12 Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Fountain Bowl

Market in the Park 5-8 p.m. Rec Center 16400 Brookhurst St.

Bingo 6:30 p.m. @ FVHS cafeteria

NO City Council mtg

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

14 Kiwanis Club meets 12:15 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl FVSD School Board meeting 7 p.m. Senior Luau Lunchoen 10:30 a.m. @ Founders Village

Planning Commission 6 p.m. @ City Hall

19 Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Fountain Bowl

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

Market in the Park 5-8 p.m. Rec Center 16400 Brookhurst St.

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

FV Comm Foundation Activities Committee, 7 p.m. @ Founders Village City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall

Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Fountain Bowl

8 FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @ Fndrs Vlg City Hall CLOSED Fall Adult Softball deadline

National Night Out/ Movie in the Park @FV Sports Park

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)

Deadline

Saturday 2

Market in the Park 5-8 p.m. Rec Center 16400 Brookhurst St.

FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FVHS, Valley Vista HS

28 Market in the Park 5-8 p.m. Rec Center 16400 Brookhurst St.

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

FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @ Fndrs Vlg Movie in the Park “The Croods” 6:30 p.m. Cordata Park

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

9 ICE CREAM SOCIAL at Heritage Park (next to the library) 1 p.m. THE GREAT FV CAMPOUT 3 p.m. (to 10 a.m. Sunday) Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

16 FVHS 40th Class Reunion 6 p.m.-midnight NB Golf Course

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

FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village Movie in the Park “The Land Before Time” 6:30 p.m. McDowell Park Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

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

Movie in the Park “Brave” 6:30 p.m. Ellis Park

Kelly Osborn Memorial Golf Tournament and Bowl-a-thon www.FountainBowl. com for advance sign ups.

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1 LABOR DAY

Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Fountain Bowl

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

First day of school Los Amigos High School and the GGUSD

First day of school for the Fountain Valley School District

City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall

Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Fountain Bowl

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

FV Woman’s Club luncheon, 11 a.m. @ Claim Jumper $20 per person RSVP: Cindy Reynolds (714) email

FV Firefighters Assn. GOLF TOURNAMENT @ Mile Square Golf Crs Home-based Business Expo, 5:30-7 p.m., @ Elwyn California, 18325 Mt. Baldy Circle Planning Commission 6 p.m. @ City Hall

16 Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Fountain Bowl

TASTE OF HOLY SPIRIT Fall Festival

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

22 First day of Fall

Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Fountain Bowl

Chamber Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Mile Square Golf Course RSVP: (714) 962-3822

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Market in the Park 5-8 p.m. Rec Center 16400 Brookhurst St.

PATRIOTS DAY Kiwanis Club meets 12:15 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl Market in the Park 5-8 p.m. Rec Center 16400 Brookhurst St.

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

City Hall CLOSED Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

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

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

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

FV Comm Foundation Board 5:30 p.m.

City Hall CLOSED

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

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

Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown

Market in the Park 5-8 p.m. Rec Center 16400 Brookhurst St.

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

13 TASTE OF HOLY SPIRIT Fall Festival

TASTE OF HOLY SPIRIT Fall Festival

Mayor’s Breakfast 8 a.m. at FV Regional Hospital, Saltzer Room

Market in the Park

6 OPEN HOUSE at Heritage Park (next to the library) 9-11 a.m.

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

FV Comm Foundation Activities Cmte 7 p.m.

City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall

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

Candidates Forum 5-9 p.m. @ City Hall Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

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

Fountain Valley Historical Society Luncheon Noon @ Heritage Park RSVP: Leslie Montz (714) 378-1952

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Summer fun at VBS

Snapshots from a week of Vacation Bible School at Beachpoint Church Photos by TUE DUONG

A ‘Wild Wild’ week

Vacation Bible School at Beachpoint Church drew 500 youngsters for a week full of games, crafts, songs and lessons. “It’s our favorite week of the year,” said Beachpoint Pastor of Children Amy Hall. “ We were excited to connect with the children and their families.” Hall said Beachpoint’s focus this year was to reach out to the community. “It was bananas. We were maxed out on space and everything we ordered,” Hall said. More than 200 people volunteered during the one-week VBS, held July 7-11. This year’s theme was The Wild Wild West. “The Wild Wild West” was the theme of Beachpoint Church’s weeklong Vacation Bible School July 7-11.

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Friends of the Library selling library’s chairs

The Fountain Valley Friends of the Library are purchasing new chairs for the library in August. The 20 chairs that are being replaced will be resold at the end of August. Interested persons or groups can contact the Friends at the Friends Bookstore, 17635 Los Alamos St. More information: Call (714) 9689196.

City to host AARP safe-driving class

The American Association of Retired Persons and the city will team up to host a two-day safe driving course in the city. The class is set for 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Aug. 25 and 1:30-5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 26 at The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members, payable to AARP at the door. Participants will review the rules of the road with an emphasis on safety strategies for older drivers. The course will also cover defensive driving techniques, and go over new traffic laws. Additionally, the course will cover normal changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time associated with aging, and will provide practical techniques to adjust for these changes. There are no tests to pass. Upon completion of the eight-hour course, you could receive a multi-year discount on your car insurance. The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center is at 17967 Bushard St. Space is limited, and participants must be pre-registered. To register, call (714) 593-4446 or stop by the Reception desk.

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I recently sat down with David Secrest of Pacific Coast Liquidators to find out a little about his business and to see how the Chamber of Commerce plays a role in its success. The business is a member of the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce. MARY PARSONS Q. David, who would benefit from your company? A. “We help families eliminate excessive personal property,” David said. “Seventy-five percent of my business comes from surviving beneficiaries who don’t have the time to do the work that is required. Twenty-five percent is from downsizing parents, job relocation or retirement. A good example is a neighbor who passed away and his son who does not live in the area. He hired us to liquidate all the belongings in the house.” Q. What is your company’s objective? A. “Pacific Coast Liquidators’ objective is to clean up, evaluate it and then decide whether it goes in the goodwill or resalable pile. Hiring a company like us keeps the emotion out of the objects left in a house.” Q. Why is it important to you to be a member of the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce? A. “Credibility and community involvement. We believe networking is the 34

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primary benefit— getting people to know who you are. I haven’t been as active as I would like due to an average of two sales a week. It’s a good problem to have.” Q. How do you market your business? A. “Mostly referrals and the ad in Fountain Valley Living Magazine. We’re also on Facebook and LinkedIn.” Q. How are you involved in the community? A. “We volunteer with the Fountain Valley Community Foundation and I was a contestant in the 2014 Mr. Fountain Valley contest.” QUICK FACTS Pacific Coast Liquidators David & Lupe Secrest (714) 904-6402 davidsecrest@gmail.com

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Fountain Valley Regional ranked among top hospitals in report pitals in 16 adult specialties and ranked the top 50 in most of the specialties. Just 3 percent of the nearly 5,000 hospitals that were analyzed for the Best Hospitals 2014-15 ranking earned national ranking in even one specialty. The rankings are available at health. usnews.com/best-hospitals and will appear in the U.S. News “Best Hospitals 2015” guidebook, available in August.

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Fountain Valley Regional Medical Center has announced the appointment of Edward Littlejohn as Chief Operating Officer. As COO, Littlejohn is responsible for day-to-day operations of the hospital, which is part of Tenet California. Prior to joining Fountain Valley Regional, Littlejohn served as the COO of Kaiser Permanente in San Diego, leading its health plan and hospital operations. His role included oversight of Kaiser’s North County membership growth strategy, facility expansion of three new

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medical office buildings, delivery system build out, and physician and contract hospital integration. Earlier in his career, Littlejohn was the COO for John Randolph Medical Center in Hopewell, VA, a 147-bed community hospital. He holds a master of public health degree in health policy and management from Columbia University in New York and a bachelor’s degree in health care administration from California State University, Northridge. A native Californian, he enjoys traveling, playing golf and spending time with his family and friends.

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Fountain Valley Regional Medical Center has been ranked as one of the best hospitals for 2014-15 in California by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital also earned high rankings as a “Best Hospital in the LA Metro Area” and as a “High Performing Hospital in Cancer, Geriatrics and Pulmonology.” The annual U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings, now in their 25th year, recognize hospitals that excel in treating the most challenging patients. “We are pleased to be recognized among the best hospitals in California and Los Angeles,” hospital CEO Joe Badalian said in a press release. “Our entire staff and our physicians place quality care and patient satisfaction as their top priorities.“ Fountain Valley Regional ranked 42nd in the state and 22nd in the LA Metro area, improving its standing from 2013 when it ranked 45th and 26th respectively. For 2014-15, U.S. News evaluated hos-

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lot of people in Fountain Valley know Brett Butler. We’ve known him for many years now, so we thought we’d ask our newest Fountain Valley Living Magazine employee to talk about himself. Here goes: Q: Where did you grew up and go to school? A: I grew up in the great city of Fountain Valley attending Gisler Elementary, Masuda Middle School and Fountain Valley High School. I went on to receive my bachelors in communications from Long Beach State in 2012. I moved to Irvine in 2013 but still worked in Fountain Valley and continue to do so today. Q: You obviously have lots of Fountain Valley connections. What makes this city so attractive to you? A: Fountain Valley has the best feeling of community. It’s not an all-out suburb where you feel secluded, and it isn’t a big skyscraper city with continuous bumper-to-bumper traffic. It’s simply its own type of town that is made possible by the people who participate in it. 36

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People of Fountain Valley care about their city, and the city cares about its people. Q: What will you be doing for Fountain Valley Living Magazine? A: The powers that be at the magazine like to call me the “Do Everything Guy.” I’ll have a part in everything that happens in the magazine from ads to photos to the events that the magazine puts on for its patrons. I’m here to hopefully bring the magazine to bigger heights and move our magazine forward in the years to come. I’ll be working on anything that can help strengthen the magazine. Q: We understand you have learned a lot of leadership skills through your participation in the Kiwanis family. Tell us briefly what Kiwanis is about and how has it helped you? A: Kiwanis is an organization that cares about its community and the people in the community. Whether it’s giving back through scholarships for students or hands-on service to better the community, Kiwanis is always lending a helping hand to make the world a better place. Kiwanis has helped me grow as

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a leader and as an asset to my community. I am better able to understand how to effectively lead a group to get things done and to assert myself to make my community a better place. Q: What’s your favorite restaurant in Fountain Valley and why? A: Oh wow, that is a tough one. I’d probably have to say Stonefire Grill as they have a little bit of everything from salad to juicy tri-tip to delicious pasta. However, the best things there are the breadsticks, I could eat those forever and never get tired of them. Q: What would you like to be doing 20 years from now? A: I’d love to be here at the magazine managing whatever it is we have going by then. I know we are only going to grow from here in Fountain Valley, so maybe we’ll have a full news station by then, who knows. This city has been my entire life and I’d love nothing more than to give back and be a part of Fountain Valley for as long as I can.

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FVHS vocal music instructor Kevin Tison leads his Troubadours vocal music group to China. By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine

If you’re talented enough to become a member of the Troubadours vocal music group at Fountain Valley High School, you can be assured that it won’t be just another classroom experience. Vocal music instructor Kevin Tison led the Troubadours on a music performance tour of China this summer with stops in three different regions as well as Hong Kong. It was the fourth international tour Tison has led with his premiere music ensemble, having previously visited Germany and Austria in 2006, France in 2008 and England in 2012. “It was 10 packed days full of trains, buses, planes, ferries....and lots of culture, food, history and learning,” Tison said. Why China? “It was time to go another direction,” Tison said. “In addition to changing 38

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directions, this trip was special to me in that I lived in Hong Kong for quite some time during 1993 and 1994, the first place I was to ever visit outside of the United States when I was still in college. “It immediately became a very, very special place to me and remains so to this day. I knew without a doubt that I wanted our performance tour to finish in this remarkable city,” Tison added. The group toured Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai and Hong Kong, and the students trudged up the Great Wall of China, stood face to face with the Terra Cotta Warriors, spun silk in a factory and got to sing in some of the country’s most prestigious venues, in front of enthusiastic, packed-out audiences. “The Chinese were very loving and gracious to us,” Tison said.  Here’s what a few of the members of the FVHS Troubadours had to say about their trip to China: “The experiences there were limitless. Performing in some of the world’s greatest performance halls was such an honor.“ —Kali Green, 10th grade

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“This year’s tour to China was the most amazing thing I have ever done. Having the opportunity to go overseas and sing with your friends and classmates sounds like a dream .... On this trip I met people from a whole different country coming to watch us sing. I felt like we were all stars.” —Sutton Fryslie, 11th grade “Whenever we found a chance to sing, we took it, whether it was in the renowned Shanghai Conservatory of Music, or in the middle of the street. It was amazing to share our culture with the people, and get to know theirs at the same time.” —Morgan Parker, 10th grade “We were able to shake hands and take silly pictures with the people of Shanghai, which helped us see how we can touch the hearts of many people, even if there was a language barrier. Being able to perform in places like the Heluting Concert Hall of Shanghai and all the other halls brought smiles to the audiences who came to watch, which made our choir bond and come together as a group of friends.” —Manuel Santiago, 11th grade

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hen it comes to building a team, verbs matter more than adjectives. Your actions as a company, team or organization showcase what you’re truly about and are the fuel for executing the mission and fulfilling your company’s vision.

When I became the head varsity basketball coach at Fountain Valley High School in May, my vision was to Steve Schultz make the experience for our players bigger than basketball. Our program’s motto is: “Love, Lead, Elevate.” Those three verbs are the nucleus for everything we do. Those words are printed on our clothing and embossed on the rubber bands we wear on our wrists. We teach these verbs through stories, books, articles, guest speakers, example, and by empowering our players to share in the leadership role. Love comes first as love must be the first action we take in everything we do. FVHS English teacher David Theriault told me once that every teacher should have a section at the top of their lesson plans that asks, “How do I make my students feel loved today?” This is a question every person, regardless of their occupation, should answer every day. We encourage our players to make someone feel loved every day. The more you treat people with love the more you begin to feel the emotion of love for them. We want our players to choose to treat themselves, the game, and everyone else with love every day. E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

To lead is to influence. Learning to lead is learning how to become the very best of yourself as a person and in performance. To lead is to awaken the whisper of the soul into shouting, “You are meant for more!” and then serving others so they can do more and become more. The three primary functions of a leader are to define reality, communicate the vision, and then transform the vision into reality. Elevation is the transference of the best of who you are into others, which makes them better than they are. When you lead with love you will elevate lives. Ellis Park used to have this metal teeter totter. Relationships are like teeter totters—you give and then I give. On the contrary, to elevate is to sit on the teeter totter in order for someone else to rise, never expecting anything in return.

We believe by focusing on these three verbs we will influence our players to realize the vision and execute the daily mission of giving their personal best and making their best better. This makes successful teams. But more importantly, it’s bigger than basketball by leading them to elevated lives by influencing them to become men who love, lead and elevate others. What three verbs define you and your team? About the writer: Steve Schultz is an English teacher at Fountain Valley High School and is a published writer. He has been published four times in Educational Leadership Magazine and is a contributing writer in five books: Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for Writers; Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times for Teens; Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inside Basketball; Hey Leader...Wake Up and Hear the Feedback; and A+ Teaching: 180 Ways to Enhance Your Success As a Teacher.