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Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and the FV Kiwanis Club team up to take children shopping for back-to-school clothing.

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Gary Forman sat at a conference table on a recent workday afternoon PUBLISHER www.FountainValleyMagazine.com with a group of volunteers as they stuffed hundreds of envelopes for the fvmagazine@live.com (714) 847-7714 upcoming Mayor’s Ball. Gary, co-president of Fountain Bowl, is one of the busiest people in town. CURT SEEDEN EDITOR But at that Mayor’s Ball meeting—which was dually a planning time fvmagazine@live.com (714) 847-7714 and hands-on work time—someone expressed concern that the envelope AL stuffing seemed daunting and wondered how they would finish the WRITER, EDITOR CURT Seeden task—and the planning—in the hour they had allotted. PAGE DESIGNER Lynn Seeden ADVERTISING COORDINATOR BRETT BUTLER Gary responded something to the effect, “Don’t worry, we’ve been ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE RICK BILLINGS doing this for a long time. We have this dialed in. We know what to do.” Graphic Artist Laura ROMERO Gary is part of a large group of people in Fountain Valley who under- Copy Editor Kristal Seeden Photographer LYNN SEEDEN stand volunteerism. He’s used to rolling up his sleeves and getting the Photographer TUE DUONG work done—on a consistent basis. COLUMNIST Steve Schultz Fifty minutes later, the envelopes were stuffed, stamped and ready to ADERTISING mail, and the Mayor’s Ball details finished up. Print Production Freedom Printing, A few months ago, the city hired Rob Frizzelle as the new community Anaheim services manager. He started his new job 10 days before the city’s biggest Mail Preparation Hands-On Mailing, event of the year, Summerfest. Summerfest falls under the community Buena ParKRS services manager’s direction. Rob will tell you he was worried when he learned that it is a group of ALEX ACCETTA community volunteers that completely plans and organizes Summerfest. ALEX A. ACCETTA, CPA & ASSOC. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER But then he learned that those volunteers knew what they were doing FV LIVING MAGAZINE Accountant Evelyn Rothert, and, like Gary says, “had it dialed in.” Accetta & Assoc., CPA It takes a lot of people to make a community run smoothly, and that includes the residents who truly care about where they live. We’re talking 2014 ADVISORY BOARD (VOLUNTEER) about the Summerfest Committee, the Mayor’s Ball Committee, the FounSUSAN SAURASTRI, REALTOR, STAR REAL ESTATE tain Valley Community Foundation and its Activities Committee, the MATT TERRY, VICE PRESIDENT of MARKETING, INDPENDENCE BANK DAVID TRUONG, OWNER, MIMI'S JEWELRY Miss Fountain Valley committee and all the non-profits in town. LARRY CRANDALL, FORMER MAYOR Lynn and I appreciate all that you do. We see your efforts up-close. On that note, we were sad to hear of the passing of Gus Guzman, founder of the Path of Hope Foundation. The longtime Fountain Valley resident was a champion for the needy in town, collecting toys for children and providing hundreds of Thanksgiving dinners for 45 years, despite being in poor health in his later years. Gus was one who had little wealth of his own to give, but had great talent and heart. He cared so deeply about others and never about himself. He was all about making life better for the neediest of families. We salute Gus and all the people in town who are giving of their time and skills because they truly care about our community.

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Curt & Lynn Seeden Publishers, and your neighbors On the cover: Fountain Valley Regional Hospital Chief Operations Officer Edward Littlejohn was a volunteer shopper for young Fernando Garcia during the recent Kiwanis Brittany’s Closet back-to-school shopping event. FVRH sponsored 25 children for shopping that day, and several of the hospital’s doctors were volunteer shoppers.

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Fountain Valley photographer Tony DeSantis’ photos earn honors in Paris competition

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ony DeSantis wants to take his photography to the next level. DeSantis recently earned second place and honorable mention in the prestigious Prix de la Photographie Paris 2014 competition. “I love black and white architecture, and getting recognition for the work and photography I am putting together is a privilege and honor,” wrote DeSantis in his online blog. “I am also looking toward leveraging this award to the next level of finding a gallery to show my work.”

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By trade, DeSantis is a Farmers Insurance agent with an office on Warner Avenue between Newhope Street and Harbor Avenue. A resident of Fountain Valley for more than 28 years, he and his wife Kristine have a daughter Kacey at Fountain Valley High and a son Joshua at Masuda Middle School. DeSantis specializes in black and white architectural photography, with many of his photos shot in downtown Los Angeles. He received a second place in the fine art category for his entry titled “#9 .” “The #9 photo is a photo of a high school in downtown Los Angeles overlooking the 101 freeway called LA

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Central High,” DeSantis said. “I guess Los Angeles numbers its high schools and this school is supposed to be shaped like a 9.” In the Paris competition, he received an honorable mention for his entry titled, “Los Angeles Points of Light Defined.” DeSantis said he tries to get to Los Angeles every Sunday morning before going to church. He awakens around 4:30 a.m. is on the road by 5:15 a.m. and in LA by 5:45. “I go in the morning because you can shoot in the middle of the street and there’s no one there to bug you,” he said. He became fascinated with shooting in Los Angeles while photographing sunrises there. “The downtown area has always fascinated me because of the architecture,” he said. “There was an emotional attachment to the structures and capturing them in an artistic way.” DeSantis moved to Fountain Valley after his parents moved here.

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“I got out of the Marine Corps and I moved here, too,” DeSantis said. ”My father and I used to own a bar in town called TnT Frolic over near where Smart and Final is now.” DeSantis is also involved with TEAM Referral, a business networking group that meets for lunch on Wednesdays at

Mimi’s Restaurant. The DeSantis family lives in the Christmas tract. Tony’s wife grew up in the house next door to where they live now. “My mother-in- law lives next to us and my parents live a mile away so we’re a close knit family,” DeSantis said. “Once you move here you never want to leave.”

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t’s a Fountain Valley Halloween tradition. Woody and Debbie Randolph’s home on Daisy Avenue has been transformed into a haunted venue so that friends and neighbors can be entertained and scared for a few hours on Halloween night. The Randolphs’ twin daughters, Natalie and Nicole (Fountain Valley High Class of ’97) have been doing this for the past 10 years. “As kids, our parents grew up embracing Halloween by cutting out headstones from plywood and creating mad scientist scenes in their garage,” Natalie said. “So it was inevitable that they would pass this Halloween bug onto us.” Their haunt started out small with a few masks and trash bags. “As we got older, it really turned into a creative outlet for us both, and became quite an involved year-round project,” Natalie said. By 2003 they were creating a background story, recruiting actors and building sets. “We created, painted and decorated each room from scratch. Very little is ever storebought, so you won’t feel like you’re walking into the Halloween aisle of a party store,” Natalie said. For the faint of heart, the sisters also hold a “Non-Scare Night.” Each Nov. 1, they open their haunt for a kid-friendly walkthrough without all the loud music and monsters.

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Photo provided Twins, Nicole Madsen, left, and Natalie Pashby invite residents to their Daisy Avenue haunted house each year.

“Absolutely no one will be lurking in the haunt. Kids are welcome to bring their flashlights for added protection if they wish,” Natalie said. “This is a great way to give the not-so-adventurous (adults included) a chance to experience our haunt.” It is also enjoyable for returning visitors who want to get one last look at all of our haunt team’s work. The Randolphs have lived in

Fountain Valley since 1965. Woody and Debbie Randolph (graduates of FVHS in ’75 and ’72) have owned and operated the family business, G & H Appliance, since they moved here that same year. “Our folks live in a peaceful Fountain Valley neighborhood,” Natalie added. “Their home is seemingly normal throughout most of the year—that is until Halloween rolls around.

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Photo by Lois ROTHCHILD Dr. Veda Afsahi, front left, with her staff, clockwise, Angelica, Olivia and Dayna. The local dental office has taken an active role in community life, reaching out to schools, groups and clubs.

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village of smiles Dentist Dr. Veda Afsahi and her staff reaches out to schools, sports teams and the community By LOIS ROTHSCHILD For Fountain Valley Living Magazine

ountain Valley is a village, says local dentist Dr. Veda Afsahi. “It’s a community with old-fashioned values.” She recognized the healthy lifestyle 8

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that appeals to Fountain Valley families, and 23 years ago opened her dental practice near Green Valley, with the goal to serve the whole family. Several generations now come to her office for dental care. She welcomes patients with a smile, and she likes children to call her “Dr. Veda.” The walls of the office are covered with photos of her young patients who have grown up. Her office is filled with framed drawings that show appreciation for the extra care Dr. Veda takes to make things easy and

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comfortable. But this dental office has also taken an active part in community life, reaching out to local schools, groups and clubs. “We have sponsored teams from local athletic teams and have always participated in their activities,” she said. In fact, Dr. Veda welcomes teens from the community to come in and talk to her and the staff about sponsoring any special event, like a recent Jog-a-Thon at Cox School. “Students can always come in and ask,” she said. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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The staff has followed Dr. Veda’s example and reaches out to educate small children about brushing their teeth, talking to youngsters in kindergarten and first grade at Cox School. Dayna, office manager and registered dental assistant, has seen students grow up, graduate, and bring in their own children for dental care. “We stay in touch with our patients,” she said. The office team includes Olivia Bodea, a dental hygienist and mom with children at Cox Elementary, Masuda Middle School and Fountain Valley High School. She’s a Green Valley resident and uses her experience to ease kids’ apprehensions, she said. “It’s all about attitude.” Visiting classrooms can also include free kindergarten assessments. “We give out goodie bags. It’s a great

way to introduce kids to dentistry.” Dr. Veda added, “Parents want to know how well children are brushing their teeth, and we look for gum issues and cavities.” Some patients come with specific complaints, like sleep apnea that sometimes causes breathing to stop for brief periods during sleep and causes loud snoring. Dr. Veda spent months testing a dental appliance to relieve the problem without surgery or a CPAP device (an air-pressure machine that keeps the passageways open), which covers the nose with a mask while sleeping. In fact, her test subject was her mother. She saw the results up close with an oral device that successfully relieved the symptoms. Staff member Angelica Campoy works well with the children, with her

soft approach and gentle attitude. “I love coming to work every day,” she said. “I like kids.” They’re drawn to her quiet ways, says Dr. Veda. Parents bring their 2-year-olds in for brief checks, especially if the toddlers are thumb-sucking or still on a bottle. “We just do a vision check,” she said. “If a child is still sucking his thumb at about age 5, we teach them to put his thumb on the side of his mouth. Thumb sucking after permanent teeth are in can result in future orthodontics.” Dr. Veda is married and has two teen daughters who play competitive tennis. Her husband has always supported her wish to open her own practice. They know that success, at home or at work, is a result of teamwork.

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Fulton Middle School eighth grader and Girl Scout Jamie Bald with her own dogs, Roxy, left, and Rylie. (Photo courtesy Chris Bald)

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Girl Scout Jamie Bald’s love of animals leads her to provide beds to OC Animal Care By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine

Thanks to Jamie Bald, dogs and cats staying at Orange County Animal Care have a comfortable place to sleep. Bald, an eighth-grader at Fulton Middle School, is a Cadette in Fountain Valley Girl Scout Troop 458. She recently completed her Silver Project— collecting donations for dog and cat beds to benefit OC Animal Care. “I have two dogs at home who were both adopted at shelters just like OC Animal Care’s, and I know that the kennels are small, and some animals don’t get beds because there aren’t enough to go around,” Bald said. “My desire is to have our community donate enough beds to the OC Animal Care center so that no dogs or 10

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cats have to sleep on the concrete.” Jamie started working on her project in January 2014, and has put in more than 125 hours toward its completion. Jamie obtained the beds through donations from local businesses, family and friends, and the blankets and towels by coordinating a donation drive at Fulton and with the Fountain Valley Girl Scout Service Unit. Jamie has been an active member of Troop 458 since the second grade. Middle school Girl Scouts have the option of completing a community service Silver Award project. Jamie loves animals and, after researching and visiting OC Animal Care in Orange, decided to focus her project on obtaining donations for

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Kuranda pet beds for this shelter, because many of the kennels were lacking beds. She coordinated the donations of additional blankets and towels to supplement an ongoing need for those items. Jamie is the daughter of Casey and Chris Bald. She has an older brother, Cameron, who attends Fountain Valley High School. Officials at OC Animal Care are delighted with Jamie’s efforts. “We absolutely appreciate everything she did. In my experience she is one of the hardest working Girl Scouts we’ve worked with,” said Katie Ingram, community outreach supervisor for OC Animal Care. “We’ve already seen many of the animals using and enjoying those beds and getting comfort from what she did for them.” www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Fountain Valley Host Town honorary chairman Ed Arnold talks to the crowd during the official Spcial Olympics World Games announcement at the Fountain Valley Sports Park.

FV to host World Games athletes City will be one of the ‘Host Towns’ for the 2015 Special Olympics next July.

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ountain Valley officially kicked off its participation in the 2015 Special Olympics World Games Sept. 9. The city will be an official Host Town for the World Games July 21-24, 2015. Athletic competitions will be held throughout the greater Los Angeles area with opening ceremony set for the Coliseum.. As a host city, Fountain Valley will play host to Special Olympics athletes from another country Members of the Fountain Valley Host Town Committee were on hand for a press conference at during the World Games, which will begin July 25. Photo by ANNETTE SCHWERIN the FV Sports Park on Sept. 9. The city will house athletes for three days, providing San Diego will be selected as official Host Towns. meals and entertainment and offering cultural opporFountain Valley resident Ed Arnold, who is a founding tunities. Coordination of these efforts is being led by the member of the California Special Olympics and Western ReFountain Valley Community Foundation and a committee gion Special Olympics, will serve as honorary chairman of the of local residents and businesspeople. Fountain Valley Host Town Committee. More than 7,000 athletes from 177 countries will be For more information, contact Rob Frizzelle, the city’s comwelcomed to Southern California through the “Host Town” munity services manager, at (714) 593-4449. program. One hundred communities from San Luis Obispo to 12

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Norman and Twyla Blanco are back in Fountain Valley after a recent trip to Russia—which wasn’t without its scary moments. Turns out the Blancos mistakenly got their Russian visas with the wrong date. Twyla explains: “We were scheduled to enter on Aug. 9 and our visa was for Aug. 10. We couldn’t go with our regular tour group so we had to get a driver to take us from Helsinki to St. Petersburg. “We planned to be at the border at midnight, which would make it the 10th.” Twyla continued. “The border crossing was a little scary. There were

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three separate checkpoints with some very serious officers. When we got to the third and last one it was five minutes until midnight. The officer there made us go to a sidewalk area to wait those five minutes. “ Twyla said that once they crossed the border, their driver made the three-hour drive to St. Petersburg in two hours. The Blancos then had to surrender their passports to the unsmiling hotel clerk so they could go to their room. Incidentally, Norman Blanco is a senior volunteer with the Fountain Valley Police Department and gets to drive a police car. He had his photo taken next to a vintage model police car that was most likely driven by the KGB.

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Five FVHS students are National Merit semifinalists

Five Fountain Valley High School students have been named semifinalists in the 60th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Amy B. Hoang, Christine L. Nguyen, Brandon N. Vu, Brian Wang and Christian E. Warloe are among 16,000 students to be named semifinalists. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to now compete for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth $33 million that will be offered next spring. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, representing less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. A semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, write an essay, and earn scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test.

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30 years at Silky’s

Brothers Dan and Bill Madden and their partner Rob Robertson are celebrating the 30th anniversary of Silky Sullivan’s Irish Restaurant and Pub. From 1960 to 1980 the site was the Fountain Valley post office. The three met as students at UC Santa Barbara and in 1984 opened the empty post office building as Silky Sullivan’s, named for a famous race horse.

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Earning their badges Police department promotes officers, welcome new members

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olice Chief Dan Llorens promoted two officers and welcomed new additions to the department during a badge ceremony Aug. 27 at City Hall. Officer Jarrod Frahm was promoted to Senior Officer. Frahm graduated from the Palomar College Police Academy in December 2005 and joined the Fountain Valley Police Department. He has worked in the Patrol and Crime Suppression Unit and as a terrorism liaison officer and a member of the SWAT. He is a law enforcement instructor at Santa Ana College and manages the FVPD’s Bike Patrol Unit. He is also a drug recognition expert. He is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership at American Military University. Donald Farmer was also promoted to Senior Officer. Farmer earned his bachelor of arts degree in organizational leadership in December 2013. He is enrolled in the master’s program in public administration at Brandman University. Farmer enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2001 and earned personal 16

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Newly promoted Senior Officer Jarrod Frahm is pinned by his wife and son (and baby daughter is hiding behind her brother).

decorations including the Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal and the Global War on Terror Service Medal A graduate of Palomar College Police Academy, he joined the FVPD in 2006. He is a SWAT member and has been assigned to the patrol and DUI units. He is also a drug recognition expert. In 2012 he was honored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving for making 25 arrests in 2012. He was nominated by his

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peers in 2012 as the FVPD Officer of the Year. Heather Williams has joined the department as a patrol officer. An officer for seven years

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in La Habra, Williams has previously been a patrol officer, Explorer advisor and school resource officer. She played volleyball, soccer, and softball and coached a girls’ high school varsity soccer team in Huntington Beach. She graduated from Cal State Long Beach with a bachelor of science degree in kinesiology. Williams graduated from Rio Hondo Police Academy in 2007. Newly promoted Senior Officer Donald Farmer, above, holds his daughter at the Llorens also welcomed ceremony, while Pastor Brent Wagner Michelle “Micki” Hill to the de- is sworn in as a new police chaplain by partment as a records specialist. the Chief. She graduated from Cal State Dominguez Hills with a bachelor of science in environmental studies. Brent Wagner, pastor at Voyage Calvary Chapel Church, is the newest police chaplain. Wagner and his wife Brynn have been married for 27 years and have three sons, Logan, Dray and Graham. Wagner has a master’s degree in theology from Calvary Chapel Bible College. ELECTIONS 2014

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Talbert Middle School eighth-grader Caroline Edmonds has been honored by the Aquarium of the Pacific as a “Young Hero.”

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Fascinated by fish FV teen Caroline Edmonds honored by Aquarium of the Pacific By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine

he Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach has nominated Fountain Valley teenager Caroline Edmonds for a “Young Hero Award” for her studies of “flashlight fish.” Caroline’s project was actually part of

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the Science Fair at Talbert Middle School when she was in the seventh grade. “I really started getting interested in marine biology back in the fourth grade when we went to the aquarium. I just liked learning about the ocean and sea creatures,” Caroline said. The 13-year-old’s project was to study the Aquarium’s “flashlight fish” to learn more about how often they cover and uncover the bioluminescent patches under their eyes that give them their name. While doing so, she discovered unknown and undocumented behaviors and lighting with these flashlight fish. It may sound very technical, but as

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a result of her interest in science and marine biology: Caroline won the top prize of an expanded Science Fair put on by Talbert science teacher John Wood. She was also part of the first class and one of the few girls in the STEM Academy in the pilot year at Talbert. Caroline has volunteered in Education at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach for more than three years now after getting more interested in marine biology after a school project in the fourth grade while she was at Courreges Elementary. At the Aquarium she helps guests www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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touch moon jellies, demonstrates how to feed sting rays, wades with sharks to help younger or disabled guests touch, and teaches about marine life at several stations. This spring she was awarded the “Kohl’s Care Award” for her volunteering hours in and out of the Aquarium. A friendly neighbor nominated her and she was quite surprised, her mom, Jennifer said. Even more recently, Caroline You was selected as a semifinalist in the 2014 Broadcom MASTERS, a program of Society for Science & the Public. She is among a select group of 300 semifinalists named from more than 6,000 nominees throughout the United States. Additionally, Talbert teacher John Wood, who Caroline listed on her application, will receive a set of Sally Ride Career Books for the classroom. Caroline is the daughter of Jennifer and Neil Edmonds. She has a sister, Kate, in the sixth grade, and a brother Grant who is in the fourth grade. What lies ahead for Caroline? “I’m still deciding,” she said. “I really like the ecosystems, deep sea ecology and how each plant and animal feed off each other,” she said. “Maybe after doing hands-on work, I think I might like to go into teaching.” ELECTIONS 2014

Edmonds is finalist in science competition Talbert Middle School student Caroline Edmonds has added yet another honor to her resume. She is among 30 students from around the country to be selected as finalists by the Broadcom Foundation and Society for Science and the Public’s fourth annual Broadcom MASTERS—the nation’s most prestigious Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) competition for middle school students. The Broadcom MASTERS (Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars) winners will be named on Oct. 28 in

Washington, D.C., after completion of a rigorous competition that tests their abilities in STEM subjects, teamwork and collaboration. The finalists include 12 girls and 18 boys covering 13 states and representing 29 schools. California has the most finalists with seven, followed by Florida with five, Oregon with four and Pennsylvania with three. Finalists were selected by a panel of distinguished scientists and engineers from among 300 semifinalists and 2,054 applicants representing 46 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico.

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JOHN COLLINS to Fountain Valley City Council

His proven record as a councilmember, combined with his extensive business background and long-term community service accomplishments, can help Fountain Valley effectively overcome obstacles caused by today’s economic challenges.

“John Collins’ business discipline and financial skills have played an important role in helping Fountain Valley provide a high level of service, while balancing the city’s budget during challenging times.” JOHN MOORLACH, Orange County Supervisor

“John Collins has played an important role in helping Fountain Valley maintain effective public safety programs, especially with having to deal with today’s uncertain economic conditions.” SANDRA HUTCHENS, Orange County Sheriff

Committee to Re-elect Collins to Council 2014 ID# 1369769 E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

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TUAN NGUYEN, Ph.D. for Fountain Valley City Council

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Chris Phan: Garden Grove City Council Member

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- Scientist - Entrepreneur - Housing & Community Development Commissioner

PRIORITIES Businesses and Jobs Public Safety School Excellence & Creativity Infrastructure Improvement

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Holy Spirit Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blessing of Animals is Saturday, Oct. 4

In honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, Holy Spirit Catholic Church will hold its annual Blessing of the Animals after the 9 a.m. mass on Saturday, Oct. 4 in the grass area near the entrance of the church. Residents are invited to bring their dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles and other exotic pets. Animals must be on a leash or in a pet carrier. If you would like to honor your deceased pet or are unable to bring your pet, you may bring a picture to be blessed. For more information, call Carla at (714) 963-1811, Ext. 124.

King of Glory Lutheran Church to bless animals Sunday, Oct. 5

King of Glory Lutheran Church invites residents to bring their pets to the church Oct. 5 for St. Francis of Assisiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blessing of the Animals with Pastor David Beard presiding. The blessing is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the church, 10280 Slater Ave. A free will offering of a pet toy or food is welcomed and will be donated to the Animal Assistance League of Orange County. Residents are asked to have their pets leashed. More information: (714) 963-5649

Friends of Library bookstore closed Oct. 3-13

The Fountain Valley Friends of the Library have announced the Friends bookstore will be closed from Oct. 3-13 for new flooring and paint. Friends officials say they will not be able to accept donations during that week and hope residents will donate after that date.

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Texas Hold ‘Em Poker tournament is Oct. 4

The Fountain Valley Community Foundation will host the community Texas Hold ‘Em charity poker tournament on Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Center at Founder’s Village Senior and Community Center. This event helps raise much needed funds for various nonprofit organizations in Fountain Valley by giving 100 percent of the registration fees back to the nonprofit of each participant’s choice. The tournament usually attracts more than 200 participants, and every player will receive a tournament T-shirt as well as the opportunity to win prizes. Special prizes will be given to those who make it to the final table. For more information about the tournament and about becoming a sponsor, visit www.fvpoker.com. Registration is $50 and includes initial buy-in, food and a variety of opportunities to win. Registration opens at 5:15 p.m. and the first hand is dealt at 6 p.m. Founders Village is at 17967 Bushard St. More information: Contact Glenn Grandis at GlennGrand@aol.com or call (714) 593-4670.

Friends of Library to show ‘Molly Brown’ Oct. 24

The Friends of the FV Library will present the movie “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 in the library community room, 17635 Los Alamos St. Info: (714) 968-9196. SEND US YOUR FOUNTAIN VALLEY ANNOUNCEMENTS, STORY IDEAS and PAID ADVERTISEMENTS: E-mail us with your Fountain Valley news and announcements to FVMagazine@Live.com or call us during business hours at (714) 847-7714.

KIM CONSTANTINE FOR FOUNTAIN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL

You can count on CONSTANTINE to: • Say “NO” to new taxes, fees, and toll lanes. Enough already!! • Say “YES” to an improved, more business friendly City Hall that serves you better! • Remain totally accessible to everyone by my longtime continued presence in this City. • Ensure Fountain Valley remains a prosperous place to do business, with a focus on continued financial stability, as well as a nice and desirable place to live. • Be committed and ready to work hard for Fountain Valley residents and businesses.

Donations are much appreciated. Please mail to: Kim Constantine for FV City Council 2014 P.O. Box 9887 Fountain Valley, CA 92728

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Free pick up offered for big trash items

If you have big, bulky trash items lurking in your home (say, a couch you can’t get rid of, or a fridge, a mattress, a file cabinet, broken-down jacuzzi, bed frame, big boxes, things that do not fit in to your trash can), you can have those items picked up from your curb at no charge by calling Rainbow. Rainbow offers a program for single-family houses (sorry, not for apartments or condos) that allows you to have up to 10 items picked up curbside, and up to four times a year. There is also a list of things you cannot have picked up (but you can drop off at Rainbow in HB). To schedule a pick up, call (714) 847-3581. And be sure to first go to Rainbow’s web site to see what items you’re allowed to place out for pick up.: www.rainbowes.com/residential. php?city=fv (yep, that whole address!) 22

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An ‘Evening to Celebrate, Unite, Connect’ Fountain Valley’s annual Mayor’s Ball is set for 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct.25 at the Mile Square Golf Course banquet hall. This is an opportunity for the community, local businesses and legislative representatives to honor Mayor Michael Vo, Mayor Pro-Tem Steve Nagel and City Council members Cheryl Brothers, John Collins and Mark McCurdy. Mayor Vo has announced that the theme of this year’s Mayor’s Ball is “Embrace Our Diversity . . . Celebrate, Connect, Unite.” The evening will feature on site professional photographers, entertainment and an opportunity to win a oneof-a-kind diamond necklace (pictured at left) designed by David Truong of Mimi’s Jewelry. The community is invited to purchase tickets to the ball, which is hosted by the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce. Sponsors for the Mayor’s Ball include Hyundai Motor Co. (reception sponsor), Fountain Valley Living Magazine (media sponsor) and Rainbow Environmental Services and Care Ambulance (Gold sponsors). Silver sponsors are Independence Bank, Kingston Technology, Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, Southern California Edison Co., Susan Saurastri – Star Real Estate and Los Caballeros Racquet and Sports Club. Bronze sponsors include Fountain Bowl, Edinger Medical Group, Coastline Community College, Fantastic Sams and Andrew Tran. Individual tickets cost $75. To make reservations or to become a sponsor, call the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce at (714) 962-3822.

Miss Fountain Valley Scholarship Pageant is Nov. 1 Pre-sale tickets available

The 2014 Miss Fountain Valley Pageant is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Saigon Performing Arts Center, 16149 Brookhurst St. Contestants in the pageant vie for more than $10,000 in scholarships and other prizes. The winner will also compete at the Miss California pageant in June, 2015 in Fresno. Tickets are $20 for general admis-

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sion and $15 for students and children Advance tickets can be purchased at Independence Bank, 18101 Magnolia St., or at the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce. 10055 Slater Ave, Tickets at the door are $25. More information: Keeli Scott Lisak, (714) 846-7533. To buy tickets go to www.missfv. com.

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Time to get rid of that lava lamp. The Fountain Valley Community Foundation will hold a free electronics recycling drive from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Fountain Valley Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St. Residents can drop off TVs, computers, microwaves, printers and other electronic equipment. More info: (800) 574-5944 or go to www.monitorhaven.com.

Senior center autumn dance is Oct. 17

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The Center at Founders Village’s annual Fall Dance is set for 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17. Ticket donation is $7. The dance is sponsored by Fountain Valley Regional Hospital. Founders Village is at 17967 Bushard St. The lunch is sponsored by Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center. Tickets are available now. More information: (714) 593-4446.

Cox School all Family Fun Night is Oct 25

Cox Elementary will host its Fall Family Fun Night from 3-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. The annual event brings students, educators and community together for food and drinks, carnival games, a bake sale and a raffle. The event is being held on campus at 17615 Los Jardines East. Proceeds help fund the school’s fifth-grade Outdoor Education Camp. For pre-sale tickets, or to learn how to volunteer or donate, email scottwrogers@gmail.com. SEND US YOUR FOUNTAIN VALLEY ANNOUNCEMENTS, STORY IDEAS and PAID ADVERTISEMENTS: E-mail us with your Fountain Valley news and announcements to FVMagazine@Live.com or call us during business hours at (714) 847-7714. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Boys & Girls Club fundraising gala is Oct. 4 By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine

An evening of great dining, silent and voice auctions, entertainment and more awaits those attending the Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley’s 36th annual Benefit Dinner & Auction on Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach. The dinner and auction, “Great Futures Start Here,” aims to raise $450,000 in support of the club’s low-cost programs, sliding scale scholarship program, and free programs like after school care at the Oak View Branch and a family support program for English language learner families. The Boys & Girls Club offers before-

and after-school programs that focus on learning for more than 9,500 local children. Community support of the annual event ensures that the kids in our community who need the Boys & Girls Club the most can benefit from all the wonderful opportunities the club has to offer. Great Futures Start Here is chaired by Fountain Valley resident Ed Arnold, host of KOCE-TV’s “Real Orange.” Arnold is one of the founding board members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley. He has supported the club as a volunteer for all 47 years of the club’s history and is the longtime chairman of the annual benefit dinner and auction. “Great Futures Start Here” will raise funds through ticket sales, silent and

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voice auctions, and a call for guests to sponsor a child. Individual tickets for this event are $150 per person, with tables of 10 starting at $1,500. Here is a sampling of some of the auction items: Lakers luxury box tickets, vacations to Mammoth, Cancun and Maui, tickets to the 50th Annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at Pomona Raceway, a two-night stay in the Waterfront Beach Resort’s Presidential Suite, and a 1-year family membership at Los Caballeros Racquet and Sports Club. To purchase tickets for “Great Futures Start Here” or for more information about the event, contact Sonia Tran at (714) 593-0753, ext. 109 or visit www.bgchv.com/greatfutures.

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orking diligently on your behalf for the past 4 years, I‛ve visited classrooms and observed student progress, studied agendas, asked questions regarding recommendations being brought forward and researched issues. Revenue streams have been increased without increasing your taxes, programs are being restored or expanded, high quality teachers are delivering instruction to our students and administrators are effectively balancing the new demands in education. It has been a joy serving. I would like to earn your vote. Please call 714•962•0512 and let‛s talk or learn more at www.smartvoter.org.

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FVHS Grad Night volunteers needed

The Fountain Valley High School Grad Night Committee is looking for volunteers to assist with this school year’s on-campus Grad Night, set for June 10. Grad Night will feature a casino, games, prizes, activities and lots of food. The event is several months away but the committee needs to book entertainment, decide on food vendors and seek prizes. The committee meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month in the FVHS cafeteria. The next meeting is Oct. 1. Subsequent meeting dates are Nov. 5, Dec. 3, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 4, and April 1. More information: go to FVGradNight.com

VFW Auxiliary offers patriotic art contest

Students in grades 9-12 are invited to enter the annual Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the United States “It’s an opportunity to win prizes locally as well as on the state and national levels,” said Laura Chermak of VFW Auxiliary 9557. “The first-place national winner receives a $10,000 scholarship plus a trip to the Ladies Auxiliary National Convention where the artwork will be unveiled. “In addition, the eight national winners will have their art published on the Auxiliary website and in the ladies Auxiliary VFW Magazine, which goes to our members nationwide,” Chermak said. Students wishing to participate can call Chermak at (714) 968-3104. SEND US YOUR FOUNTAIN VALLEY ANNOUNCEMENTS, STORY IDEAS and PAID ADVERTISEMENTS: E-mail us with your Fountain Valley news and announcements to FVMagazine@Live.com or call us during business hours at (714) 847-7714.

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Holiday canned food drive begins SCHOOL SUPPLIES ALSO BEING COLLECTED

The Fountain Valley Classic Car and Truck Show Committee, under the umbrella of the Fountain Valley Community Foundation, is hosting its annual canned food drive to help families-in-need within the community in need for the holidays in December. The committee is collecting nonperishable food items and school supplies that will be distributed to individuals and families who live or attend school in the community. “Your generosity will make a difference in the lives of people who are in need,” said Pete Haak of the committee. Canned food and school items can be dropped off in the green collection boxes at the following locations: Stater Bros., Palm Island 55+Living, Los Caballeros Racket & Sports Club, Fountain Valley BodyWorks, Chase Bank, Staples, Bartwood Construction, Fountain Valley Auto & Tire, Orthodonist Dr. Lisa Angelici, Independence Bank, Dr. Bruce Harris-Orthodontics, The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center, Fresh & Easy Stores, Fountain Bowl, Sam’s Club, Lamppost Pizza, On the Way Grocery-Liquor, O.C. Library-Fountain Valley branch, Rosy Dental, Fountain Valley Recreation Center, Albertsons grocery store (Brookhurst and Edinger), Walgreen’s, David L. Baker Golf Course, Primo Powdercoating, Fantastic Sam’s, Buy’n Bulk, Fusion—Meet. Eat, Play., Star Real Estate and Boomers entertainment. On Oct. 12, Fusion—Meet, Eat. Play. in Huntington Beach will hold a Family Day from 2 to 5 p.m. Bring a two-can

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donation and receive a $5 game card or an $8 laser tag game ($1 card activation required). On Oct. 24, Fusion will offer a comedy night special. Bring five cans and receive 2-for-1 admission to the show. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8:05 p.m. A special arcade package will also be available for kids while their parents watch the comedy show. For more information, call Pete Haak at (714) 943-4365. SEND US YOUR FOUNTAIN VALLEY ANNOUNCEMENTS: E-mail us with your Fountain Valley news and announcements to FVMagazine@Live.com or call us during business hours at (714) 847-7714.

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TEXAS HOLD ‘EM POKER TOURNAMENT 5:30 p.m. Senior Center

Bingo 6:30 p.m. @ FVHS cafeteria

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

OPEN HOUSE at Heritage Park (next to the library) 9-11 a.m. (volunteers needed) Blessing of the Animals After 9 a.m. Mass @ Holy Spirit

Fountain Valley School District Back-to-School Night

Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Fountain Bowl

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB GALA @ Hyatt Regency

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11 E-Waste Collection Recreation Center parking lot, 16400 Brookhurst St. 9 a.m.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARENESS WEEK City Hall Open House 6 p.m.

City Council mtg 6 p.m. @ City Hall

Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Fountain Bowl FV Woman’s Club luncheon, 11 a.m. @ Claim Jumper $20 per person RSVP: Cindy Dobson (714) 724-9214 E-mail: Peacerose17@ hotmail.com

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

Planning Commission 6 p.m. @ City Hall

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Bingo 6:30 p.m. @ FVHS cafeteria

Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Fountain Bowl Chamber Luncheon @ David L. Baker 11:30 a.m.

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

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

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

City Hall CLOSED

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

FV Comm Foundation Activities Committee, 7 p.m. @ Founders Village FVSD Board mtg 7 p.m. Bingo 6:30 p.m. @ FVHS cafeteria

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

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

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

ANNUAL MAYOR’S BALL 6 p.m. @ Mile Square Park banquet center $75 per person RSVP: (714) 962-3822

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

City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall

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

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Deadline for ANNUAL ads and news for the December issue of FV Magazine

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

MAGAZINE PARTY

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

5-7:30 p.m. @ Heritage Park. Call City Hall CLOSED (714) 847-7714 to RSVP. See ad on pg. 41 FVSD Board mtg 7 p.m.

City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall

10 VETERANS DAY CEREMONY 10 a.m. Veterans Park next to the FV Library

Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Fountain Bowl FV Woman’s Club luncheon, 11 a.m. @ Claim Jumper $20 per person RSVP: Cindy Dobson (714) 724-9214 E-mail: Peacerose17@ hotmail.com

18 Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Fountain Bowl Chamber Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Mile Square Golf Course RSVP: (714) 962-3822

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

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

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

THANKSGIVING VACATION NO SCHOOL THIS WEEK

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Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Fountain Bowl

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

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

FVSD Board mtg 7 p.m. Planning Commission 6 p.m. @ City Hall

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

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

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

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

FV Comm Foundation Board 5:30 p.m.

City Hall CLOSED

FV Comm Foundation Activities Cmte 7 p.m.

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

Market in the Park

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THANKSGIVING DAY

Family Dentistry

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

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

Rosh Hashanah CALL begins US at sundown about our free Kindergarten assessments

■ General & Cosmetic Dentistry ■ 1-hour teeth whitening ■ Replace broken and missing teeth ■ Straighten crooked teeth ■ Children welcome ■ TV/DVD in rooms ■ Financing (with approval)

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

TASTE OF HOLY SPIRIT Fall Festival

City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall

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

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Helping children

Snapshots from the annual Kiwanis Brittany’s Closet shopping spree Photos by KERRY FRANK

Fountain Valley Regional Hospital Chief Executive Officer B. Joseph Badalian was among the volunteer shoppers.

Stepping up in Brittany’s memory

In January 2002, Rita Daniels tragically lost her 4-year-old daughter, Brittany, who died from a fatal strain of strep. Brittany loved to dress up, and her closet in the Daniels’ Fountain Valley home was filled with frilly dresses and costumes. It Above: Fountain Valley Regional Hoswasn’t unusual for Brittapital’s Dr. Sobha Sunderrajan and La Quinta High Key Clubber Diana Tran with ny to change her clothes shoppee Natalie Gill. several times a day. Above right: Cheryl Wesley (Elwyn CaliIn honor of Brittany, fornia), Rita Daniels (mother of Brittany), the Kiwanis Club of Foun- Donna Frank and Kiwanis member Jeanne Hexem-Thomas. tain Valley in 2002 created Brittany’s Closet, an event when the club takes less-fortunate youngsters shopping at Wal-Mart for back-to-school clothing. This year, Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, a longtime supporter of the Kiwanis Club, stepped up and donated $2,500— enough to take 25 children shopping for $100 in school clothing each. “This is an awesome event and we’re glad to be a part of it,”

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ypically, it is the children who move back to the community where there parents reside. In this case, the parents followed their two daughters to Fountain Valley’s Greenbrook neighborhood. All three families have the identical NANCY ANDREASON floorplan, the popular single-level, 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2,000-square-foot Barcelona model. First, daughter Teri and her husband Brian made the move to Greenbrook in 2001. What was the attraction? “At the time, we were moving from a condo and loved the location and the floorplan,” Teri said. “Even though we didn’t have children at the time, we really liked the family atmosphere with the pool and swim team.” Ten years later, in 2001 Teri alerted her sister, Kris, that the same model that Kris and her husband, Greg, were looking for had just come on the market. I was the listing agent for the home, and this is when I first had the pleasure of meeting this tight-knit family.

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Citywide scavenger hunt to be hosted by Chamber By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine

The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce has declared Oct. 6-10 as Chamber Awareness Week—five days of enlightening local businesses about how the Chamber can benefit them. We sat down with Chamber President Mary Parsons to find out more about the week. Q. What can a local business expect to learn during Chamber Awareness Week? A. We’re hoping local business owners can learn about us, become engaged with the Chamber and, in the end, grow their businesses. And we want this to be fun at the same time. Q. Tell us about the fun? A. We’ve planned a weeklong scavenger hunt. It’s a way of bringing in new customers to your business. On Monday,

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during our awareness kickoff event at City Hall, we’ll hand out Business Scavenger Hunt Passports to the participants. During the week, scavenger hunt participants will MARY PARSONS visit the businesses listed on their passports and prizes will be awarded based on the number of businesses visited. Q. What else is happening during the week? A. Our open house at City Hall on Monday will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and businesses can check out the city’s different departments and learn how the city can work with them. Our Chamber ambassadors will also be visiting businesses throughout the city during the

week promoting our #FVChamber T-shirts, setting up photo opportunities that can be used on both the Chamber’s website and social media sites. On Thursday we’ll have a wellness fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at David L. Baker Golf Course, and Friday’s scavenger hunt finale will be held at Fountain Bowl. The hunt ends at 3 p.m. and we’ll announce the winners during a barbecue extravaganza. Q. When Chamber Awareness Week, is over, what do you hope to have accomplished? A: We hope to make everyone aware of the Chamber and all we do in the community, and we want to show our gratitude to our current chamber members and we are hoping to gain new members who understand the benefits they will receive they when they join the Chamber. More information: Call the Chamber at (714) 962-3822.

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Fountain Valley netted nearly 200 ribbons in this year’s Orange County Fair competitions, with recipients garnering awards for a wide range of talents. Winners took home bragging rights for unusual-looking lemons, miniature flower arrangements, crocheted Afghans, homemade sweets, massive sunflowers, vibrant atomic red carrots and stunning photography. We ran the first half of the list last month, and here are the rest of the winners who hail from Fountain Valley:

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Anne Barneson, Crocheted & Hand-Knitted

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Linda Treadway-Dillmon is among the Orange County Fair winners from Fountain Valley. She took first place for her hand-knitted afghans.

Sharon Reynolds, Sewing, Clothing Adult & Children, Coordinated Ensemble (up to 5 pieces), 3rd place

Becky Seifert, Sewing, Clothing Adult & Children, Formal, 1st place

Linda Treadway-Dillmon, Afghans, Cro-

Fashion Accessories, Knitted Scarf, Poncho,

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Cape, Shawl or Cowl, 2nd place

Stefan Berliner, Jewelry, Wire Wrapping,

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Shannon Wegener, China Painting, Portrait,

Body of Work (3-10 items), 1st place, Division Winner

Anne Engle, Tole Painting, Rosemaling and Strokework, 1st place

Anne Engle, Tole Painting, Realistic, 4th place Jan Heistermann, Needlepoint, Other Framed

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Shannon Wegener, Christmas, Handcrafted Item, 2nd place

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Jill Kollmann, Polymer Clay, Beads, 4th place Majesta M, Jewelry, Professional, Other, Body of Work (3-10 items), 1st place

Charli Miali, Hand-Knitting Clothing, Child & Baby Clothing, 2nd place

Charli Miali, Afghans, Crocheted or Hand-Knitted, Baby Afghan, 3rd place

Sonia Nelson, Quilt of Valor, Quilt Blocks, Other, 2nd place

Sonia Nelson, Quilt of Valor, Quilt Blocks, Machine or Hand-pieced, 3rd place

Sharon Reynolds, Scrapbooking, Decorated Album-75% or more designed by scrapbooker),

Other, 3rd place

Marley Green, Junior, Something Sweet to Eat, 11-12, Any Item, 1st place

Marley Green, Junior, Something Sweet to Eat, 11-12, Any Item, 2nd place

Sarah Gristschuk, Youth, Something Sweet to Eat, 13-18, Any Item, 1st place

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Kenya Teran, Youth, Something Sweet to Eat,

Margaret Bale, Handmade Yeast Bread, Other, 1st place

Margaret Bale, Relishes, Salsa, tomato based, 1st place

Margaret Bale, Jams & Conserves, Conserve, 2nd place

Margaret Bale, Cookies, Sugar or Snickerdoodle (6), 4th place

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Kenya Teran, Youth, Something Sweet to Eat, 13-18, Any Item, 2nd place

Kenya Teran, Youth, Something Sweet to Eat, 13-18, Any Item, 3rd place

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Tom Atcheson, Fine Arts, Professional Painting, Acrylics, Honorable Mention

Mike Emerson, Photography, Display Only Kerry Frank, Photography, Display Only James Graham, Woodworking, Children’s Toys and Accessories, 3rd place

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William A. Hudson, Fine Arts, Professional Painting, Watercolors, 2nd place

William A. Hudson, Fine Arts, Professional Painting, Watercolors, 3rd place

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Reanne Wang, Youth Photography, Ages 16-18, Color Print, Places & Things, 2nd place

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Details make the difference By STEVE SCHULTZ Fountain Valley Living Magazine

t was a small defect— an error that occurred two years before Jim Lovell was even named commander of Apollo 13. The oxygen shelf of NASA’s Space Shuttle was incorrectly installed two inches lower than it was supposed to because of a missing twoinch bolt. This led to overheating, which caused the Steve Schultz explosion that gave Houston a problem. It was that two-inch detail that almost cost every member on Apollo 13 their lives and kept them from landing on the moon. One little thing can change everything. It’s the details that make the dif-

ference. It’s not a boulder rolling off the mountain, but a pebble rolling around in your shoe that is more likely to ruin your hike. Ask yourself this: Have you ever been bitten by an elephant? Probably not, but it’s almost guaranteed you’ve been bitten by a mosquito. More people die from mosquitoes than death by elephant. It’s the little things that bite you in the butt if you don’t look out for them. NBA executive and author,Pat Williams said Walt Disney was so insane about developing details he became known for his slogan of “Plus it!” Williams says, “Disney producers and Imagineers thought a film was all done, but when Walt would review it he would spot some little item that he felt wasn’t quite right and would say, ‘Plus it boys, plus it,’ meaning ‘it’s not quite good enough.’” Even though most people thought it was a waste of money and effort to always be redoing the films for details most would never notice, Walt was stern and stuck with his “plus it” formula. What details are you developing

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Baron Basketball will hold a fundraising car wash and rummage sale from 8 a.m. to noon on Oct. 25 at Fountain Valley High School. Donation is $5 for the car wash. The fundraisers are being held by the Fountain Valley High School Boys Basketball Boosters. More information: email Jon Peters at jon.peters@chevron. com 40

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today to make sure three years from now you are not in the same position you were three years ago? The best leaders dream big and focus small. They don’t micromanage the people, but they inspect every inch of the branding and product. Detailed leaders possess scope. They use a stethoscope, telescope and microscope. Leaders listen, see the future, and focus on the details needed to get there. Leaders who make a lasting impact aren’t in the business of rushing it, but “plussing” it. The difference between your team’s lasting success and its grandest failure lies between two inches and one missing bolt. Dream big, focus small. Leave your footprints on the moon. 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.

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The 19th annual Kelly Osborn Memorial Fundraiser—a day of golf and an evening of bowling—raised about $25,000 for college scholarships Aug. 30. The popular event features a morning golf tournament at David L. Baker Golf Course, dinner and an evening bowling tournament at Fountain Bowl with silent auction and drawings to raise money for the Kelly Osborn Memorial Scholarship Fund. Kelly, the daughter of Dave Osborn, Fountain Bowl’s co-president, was killed in an automobile accident in July 1996, at the age of 19. Dave Osborn started the scholarship fund for the purpose of granting college scholarships each year to one or more deserving students who might otherwise not be able to attend the higher educational institution of their choice. Since the fund’s inception, more than $200,000 has been given to local students to further their education.

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David Burnell shows fine form at the Kelly Osborn Scholarship Bowling Tournament.

Debby Linderholm collects a donation from Wayne Carr, who is a member of the Fountain Valley Rotary Club.

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Michelle Hoscoe, above left, is congratulated by Mona Osborn of Fountain Bowl after Michelle was awarded a scholarship.

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Baron Baseball Boosters golf tourney is Nov. 24

The second annual Baron Baseball Golf Classic will be held on Nov. 24 at Sea Cliff Country Club in Huntington Beach. This tournament is an opportunity for the community to support the Fountain Valley High School baseball program, which last year saw the varsity team finish second in the county and third in CIF as well as win the Sunset League title for the second straight year. The Baron Baseball Boosters are seeking donations that will be used as hole sponsors, prizes for raffles, a silent auction, and contests throughout the tournament. Funds raised will be used for instruction and conditioning programs for players, facility usage, field improvements and team equipment. Ways you can help include: ~$100 hole signage on a tee box or green ~$200 advertising banner ~$500 marketing table for distribution of collateral or giveaways ~Silent auction items ~Raffle items ~Promotional items for gift bags All donations are tax deductible. Donations can be sent to Baron Baseball Golf Classic, 10211 Indian River Court, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. For questions contact Karin Kolinchak heykarink@gmail.com

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Nick Arciniaga won the 2014 Disneyland Half Marathon finishing in 1:07:48. He led the field of 16,056 registered runners, crossing the finish line first after placing 7th in the Boston Marathon earlier this year.

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ngratulations to Fountain Valley native Nick Arciniaga who won the Disneyland Half Marathon Sept. 1. Arciniaga, now an assistant coach with Team Run Flagstaff in Arizona, finished with a time of 1:07:48, beating out a field of more than 16,000 runners. “I don’t get very many hometown wins since I don’t race around here very much but running at Disneyland is something that is pretty close to my heart,” Arciniaga said in the Disney

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press release. “My aunt works here. I came here pretty much a couple times a year growing up, so Disneyland is a huge place for me.” Arciniaga, 31, followed a course that took runners through Disney California Adventure Park, Disneyland Resort, the streets of Anaheim and Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Runners ranged from 14 to 82 and came from all 50 states and 26 countries. Arciniaga graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 2006. Arciniaga ran his fastest marathon in Chicago where he ran a personal best and an Olympic ‘A’ standard time of 2:11:20 to place third overall.

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Last October, Arciniaga won the Twin Cities Marathon in Minneapolis, breaking the tape at 2:13.11 and winning the $25,000 top prize. The 32nd edition of the marathon, which runs from the Metrodome to the Minnesota state capitol grounds, serves as the U.S. championship for men and women, and it was the first U.S. championship at any distance for Arciniaga, who now lives in Flagstaff, Ariz. He had managed to place in the top 15 in several major marathons, including the Boston, New York and Chicago marathons.

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oly Spirit Catholic Church staged its annual “Taste of Holy Spirit” Fall Festival Sept. 12-14 at the church.

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Snapshots from the annual fundraiser at Holy Spirit Catholic Church Photos by TUE DUONG

The event featured games, a wine and beer garden, live concerts, raffle prizes, a KidZone and the fifth annual Pooch Contest and Dog Parade. Attendees enjoyed a variety of ethnic food offerings—including Vietnam-

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Lifelong FV resident Tom Leeman is involved with Holy Spirit Church’s Knights of Columbus.

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WHO: Tom Leeman is a longtime Fountain Valley resident and in fact is a Fountain Valley High graduate. WHAT: Tom is a devoted member of the Knights of Columbus at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. You can usually find him at the Knights of Columbus booth at the annual Taste of Holy Spirit Fall Festival. OF INTEREST: Tom has a man cave-like garage with plenty of memorabilia dedicated to his favorite sports team, the Los Angeles Angels. He also spent 15 years on the city’s Housing and Community Development Advisory Board. QUOTE: “Taste of Holy Spirit Fall Festival is an awesome thing. With all the communities here, I can eat my way around the world and never leave the parking lot.” ON LIVING IN FOUNTAIN VALLEY: “I’ve been a resident since 1967, met a lot of fun and friendly people, and there are several communities here that come together to make for an exciting town.” NOTEWORTHY: The next time you attend the Taste of Holy Spirit Fall Festival, Tom recommends you try the pho and sugar cane drink that is available at the food vendor booths. —Brett A. Butler

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