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Local students show off this year's school fashions for Fountain Valley. PAGE 22 Photo by CHANEL RENE / Studio O.C.

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Hyundai goes the distance for kids with cancer Our friend Zafar Brooks travels the world in the name of pediatric cancer research. Zafar, who has served on the board of directors of the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce, is the executive director of Fountain Valley-based Hyundai Motor Corp.’s Hope on Wheels program. In the past 15 years, Hyundai has raised more than $60 million to fight against pediatric cancer and to support research and programs at pediatric cancer institutions across the country. Hyundai, which will soon open its new headquarters on Talbert Avenue, will be staging its Hope on Wheels 5K on Saturday, Aug. 31 at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. The event benefits pediatric cancer programs at CHOC Children’s Hospital. The deadline to sign up for this event is Aug. 29, just about the time you are receiving this magazine. Cost to enter the Kids Sprint is $15 and cost to enter the 5K is $30. You can register on line at hyundairun4hope.org This is such a worthwhile event, and we know you’ll want to be a part of it. We’ll be there.

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On the cover: FVHS students Bailey Duda and Karley Duda (brother and sister),

and Reid Johns try their hands at real-life fashion modeling recently at Studio O.C. in Fountain Valley. See page 22.

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Center at Founder’s Villager Senior Center regulars, from left, Bill Kobayashi, Lu Livingston, Joan Blankinship, Charles Livingston, June Shimoju, Anne Brady, Jo Ann Jones, Deloris Bixler and Yvonne Myers help celebrate September as Senior Center Month.

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September is Senior Center Month and also marks the 8th anniversary of the opening of the Center at Founders Village. By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine

n the 1920s, children of area farmers trudged to the corner of Bushard Street and Talbert Avenue to the area’s only elementary school. More than 90 years later, the site is now a haven for the city’s senior community, the Center at Founder’s Village Senior and Community Center.

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This month is National Senior Center Month and, coincidentally, marks the 8-year anniversary of the Center at Founders Village. According to the National Council on Aging, every day, more than 1 million older adults get connected at their local senior centers across the country. Nora Webb, the city’s community services supervisor, writing in the city’s senior newsletter, “The Center Piece,” recalls: “I was so excited when I heard

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that the senior center was approved to be built. I live in Fountain Valley and had been inquiring about providing a senior center in our community for years. It had been one of my career goals to open up a brand new senior center, so I applied and my dream came true. I have had the time of my life working with the amazing senior residents in our community.” The center regularly offers free blood pressure checkups and several classes and support groups for people

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We caught up with several people doing their thing at the senior center and chatted with them. Here’s what they had to say. Kenny Kanamori: “I’ve been coming here for a couple of years. I’m not a real old timer (he’s 67) so I don’t know a lot about the facility. But I love pool. I love music too. I bring my I-phone and Bluetooth speakers when I play pool.” Anne Robledo: “I come here for the exercise room – I work on my cardio. I had a bypass so it helps with that. We (with my husband, Dan) also come to the lunches and we take some of the bus trips to the casinos.” Margie Moniz: “I love to come here for the classes they offer through Orange Coast Memorial. I also like to get my taxes done here.”

Carol Manary: “I come here for the health classes. They’re very informative and I appreciate them.” with diabetes, Parkinson’s disease and other conditions. You can jon myriad clubs including the Bridge Club, Italian Club, Quilting Club, Classy Crafters and Chess Club just to name a few. The senior center, Webb said, has become a home away from home for a lot of the seniors in Fountain Valley. Many come to attend fitness classes or seminars, but the senior center is more than just a place to take a class or eat lunch. It is where seniors come to laugh, chat, play and just have fun!”

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TOP: Founders Village as seen during construction in 2006. The center officially opened in September 2006. ABOVE: Members of RoxAnn Madera’s Monday morning yoga class mug for the camera: From left, Shain Graham, Neil West, Lee Gillespie, Kaye LaRusch, Cheri Kubischta, Marjorie Berling and Lavonne Perez with RoxAann, (kneeling)

John Manley: “I come here for information and for the social interaction. I’m new to it all. I was out here this past June for the Senior Expo.”

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THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT: With a personality that's bigger than life, Hayden Allcorn, 15, had kids laughing as he performed magic at this summer's National Night Out at the FV Sports Park.

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Middle school student Hayden Allcorn has a passion for magic and helping others. By CURT SEEDEN Photo by LYNN SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine

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ayden Allcorn works magic with the special education students at Fulton Middle School—literally. Ever since he was 5 years old when his dad taught him a coin trick, Hayden, 15, had become infatuated with magic and performing on stage. “I love it with all my heart. It’s something I put all my time and effort

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into,” Hayden said. For the past two years, Hayden has performed magic professionally, delighting his audiences at birthday parties and other events. But the magic show that brought the most pleasure is the one he put on each year in teacher Gayle Parra’s special education classroom at Fulton Middle School. Rather than take an elective, Hayden chose to volunteer in Parra’s classroom when he attended Fulton.

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“I worked in the classroom with the kids. I would stay with them, play with them and mentor them if they needed help with their homework or reading,” he said. “I was working at summer school the same year I was to have my bar mitzvah, and the rabbi told me I had to do a bar mitzvah project,” he said. “So I did my magic show for Mrs. Parra’s class and the kids loved it. Another teacher asked if I could do the show in their class. Now I’m known as ‘the magician’ across the playground.” “I love his enthusiasm when he deals with all individuals,” Parra said. “Hayden always makes sure he is engaged with the individuals he’s conversing with or entertaining. It’s commendable for a person of his age.” Hayden is the son of Marc and Christine Allcorn. He has a younger brother, Sam. Christine is a former board member with the Fountain Valley School District. “He has a special heart for the kids in the program and has demonstrated through his (magic) show a deep understanding of these students,” Christine Allcorn said of her son.

“He looks forward to this each year and works for hours putting together just the right show for his audience. “ Hayden attends the Orange County School of the Arts and has had roles in several plays, including “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” “Beauty and the Beast” and “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” The latter two plays were staged by MYARTS (Musical Youth Arts Repertory Theater). His magic mentor is Ken Sands, who owns Magic Galore and More, a magic shop in Westminster. Being on stage is Hayden’s passion. “I’ve always loved acting and singing– even when I wasn’t good at it,” he said. “It’s something I want to do for the rest of my life. I get to go wild and absolutely crazy. Whether its performing magic or doing something musical, it’s’ something I love more than an anything.” What lies ahead after high school? “I don’t have a set plan but I want to do something in the performing industry—or I want to do something with kids in special education,” he added. ADVERTISEMENT

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Snapshots from National Night Out at the Fountain Valley Sports Park Photos by LYNN SEEDEN

National Night Out ... at the movies

There was lots of popcorn and hot dogs. It was movie night in Fountain Valley. The city’s Recreation and Community Services Department kicked off its summer Movies in the Park program with “Shrek” on Aug. 6 at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. Families brought blankets and comfy chairs and sat back for a movie under the stars. The evening also coincided with the Police Department’s National Night Out, a community-police awarenessraising event that featured booths providing information on drug prevention, Neighborhood Watch, and other anti-crime efforts.

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ational championships run in the Lazar family. During the first week of August, 12-year-old Niko Lazar won his third straight roller skating national freestyle dance championship in Albuquerque, N.M. Niko is coached by his dad, Russell, who along with his wife Heidi are also national roller skate dance champions. The Fountain Valley residents spend most of their time at the Fountain Valley Skating Center where Russell is a coach. “When I was young and living in Cleveland, Ohio, I was a national champion. I was 10 years old, “Russell Lazar said. When Niko was born in 2000, Russell decided to become a full-time coach. “Niko put on his first pair of skates when he was 2 years old,” his dad said. Not surprisingly, Russell is the only coach Niko has ever had. Niko will be entering the eighth grade at Masuda Middle School in September. He does his homework at school and his favorite class is physical education. Once school is out, he heads straight to the skating center for practice. A grueling schedule, you may think? “I love skating,” Niko tell us. “It’s fun.” Of course, things change when the family heads to the championships. The national roller skating championships are held every other year in Lincoln, Neb., where National Roller Skating headquarters are located. On alternating years, the championships move around to places like Albuquerque or Fort Wayne. Ind.

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Chamber of Commerce luncheon is Sept. 26 at Palm Island And the Lazars choose to drive to wherever the championships are taking place. “So tensions can run high,” Russell said. “Niko has 15 double jumps in his routine.” Artistic freestyle roller skating incorporates figure skating jumps and spins in a program set to music. Most of the jumps done by freestyle roller skaters are similar to those performed in ice skating. Fountain Valley Skating Center is owned by Bob LaBriola, who has coached Russell for years. “All of Bob’s kids skated there. The Fountain Valley Skating Center has more championships than any rink in the United States. It’s an exceptional rink,” Russell said.

"Health Care Reform . . Are You Prepared?" Is the topic when the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly luncheon Thursday, Sept. 26. A panel of speakers will address the issue and a buffet lunch will be served. The luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Palm Island multipurpose room, 11300 Warner Ave. For more information or to make reservations, call the chamber at (714) 962-3822.

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The Great Campout

Snapshots from the city's first family campout at the Fountain Valley Sports Park Photos by TUE DUONG

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An evening of family camping under the stars—featuring games, s’mores and most importantly restrooms—lured a large crowd Aug. 10 for the first Great Fountain Valley Campout. The evening also featured crafts, sing-alongs, flashlight hikes with a park ranger and sleeping in the great outdoors. The campout was being made possible through the Kiwanis Club of Fountain Valley, Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley, the city’s Recreation and Community Services Department and the Fountain Valley Community Foundation.

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50th anniversary: Noli and Yoli Yan (front row, right end) recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary aboard the cruise ship Westerdam to Alaska. The Yans have lived in Fountain Valley since 1971. Yoli was house supervisor at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and worked at the hospital for 37 years. “Now as a retiree I'm volunteering my time singing in the choir and assisting as needed with the bereavement group at the Holy Spirit Church,” Yoli told us. The Yans’ daughter-in-law, Julie, surprised everybody at the airport with the colorful T-shirts that featured their wedding photo from 1963.

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Air Force Reserve Cadet Timothy H. Nguyen has arrived for duty at Fort Riley, Kan. Nguyen is an air liaison officer assigned to the Space And Missile Systems Center at Los Angeles Air Force Base. The cadet has served in the military for four years. He is the son of Tram Ha and Son Nguyen of Fountain Valley. Nguyen graduated in 2009 from Costa Mesa High School and received a bachelor of arts in 2013 from California State University, Fullerton. 14

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New CEO at FV Regional Hospital

Fountain Valley Regional Medical Center has named B. Joseph Badalian as its new chief executive officer, effective Aug. 5. Badalian will oversee the strategic, operational and clinical activities for the 400-bed hospital and its affiliated outpatient centers. “Joe is a seasoned executive with a strong record of operational success,” said Jeff Koury, senior vice president, operations, for Tenet Health Corp. Most recently, Badalian served as CEO of Lakewood Regional Medical Center. He joined Tenet in 2003. Under

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his leadership at Lakewood Regional Medical Center, the hospital completed several major capital expansion projects, including an expansion of the hospital’s emergency department and renovation of a medical office building and orthopedic suite.

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Bowlers Kim Howes and Ray Watts, who compete in the Ozzie’s Open Mixed Doubles League at Fountain Bowl, shot a 588 team game on July 29. Kim shot a 299 and Ray shot a 289, reports Fountain Bowl’s Gary Forman. As you probably know, a perfect game in bowling is a score of 300. Forman said the team score appears to be high for a two-player team on the United States Bowling Congress’ website. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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A glimpse of her future Miss Fountain Valley, who will soon enter medical school, gets a private tour of Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center.

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Miss Fountain Valley Aimee Le was invited this summer to tour Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center. Aimee is currently applying to medical school. During her tour, she was introduced to David McLay, R.N., below, coordinator of Orange Coast's cardiac catheterization laboratory. She also met doctors and hospital executives on the tour, and was interviewed on television.

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Aimee Le, the reigning Miss Fountain Valley, hopes to someday become a doctor and give back to underserved communities. “I truly feel that my calling in life is to help, serve and care for others,” Aimee said To that end, Aimee recently graduated from UC Irvine and is now applying at medical schools across the country. In March, when Aimee won the Miss Fountain Valley crown, she was sponsored by Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center. This summer, Aimee was invited by Orange Coast officials to tour the medical center. “We offered a tour of the hospital to Aimee due to her interest in becoming a physician and her desire to support the work of Orange Coast Memorial in the community,” explained Debra Culver, Orange Coast’s marketing director. During the tour, Aimee got a close-up look at the medical center’s CyberKnife—a robotic radiosurgery system commonly used for the treatment of cancerous and non-cancerous tumors. She also visited the Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Cardiac Rehabilitation Center and Good Life gym as well as the Annie Capaldi Heart Revitalization Suite—a cardiovascular operating room. “The Orange Coast Memorial Tour was absolutely amazing,” Aimee said. “This tour reaffirmed my passions for wanting to become a physician and to be able to work among a team of skilled and caring health professionals. “Aside from the state-of-the-art technology, what truly struck me was the friendliness of the staff, providers, and even patients,” Aimee continued. “Everyone had a smile and was very welcoming, and it’s no wonder why all the patients and visitors were also smiling” To support the work of Orange Coast Memorial in the community, Aimee will attend the hospital’s Annual Fall Gala. The Gala is Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach. Proceeds from the event will benefit the hospital’s new Emergency Pavilion expansion project. Besides earning her degree at UCI, Aimee has represented the city at a variety of events, including the annual Easter Egg Hunt, the Mayor's Breakfast, the Special Olympics fundraiser at Claim Jumper. She also volunteered at the recent Pins for Kids bowling tournament. But her passion is interaction with youth and the disabled community, she said. “I have attended every Dance for Disabled Adults and always leave feeling inspired and blessed to meet such spirited and compassionate individuals in Fountain Valley,” she said. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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LETTER: Thank you for the Fountain Valley coverage “Dear Curt & Lynn: As always, I really enjoyed the August issue of Fountain Valley Living. Thank you for covering the local teams in your Sportstown section, especially the FV Junior Little League All-Stars coached by Jeff Motske. I’ve watched most of these kids grow up in the Fountain Valley Little League, some from T-ball on. They had a fabulous season. Steve Schultz did a marvelous tribute to a great teacher, Marion Benson, and I know it many of us reflect back to one or more of those teachers who made a difference in our lives. My grandson Luke Arnold is one of those Mrs. Benson made an impact on that will be with him forever. Oh, and I immediately made contact with my 11th-grade chemistry teacher, Dr. Phil Littell, who had such a positive influence on me in 1955. Keep up the good work serving our city.” —ED ARNOLD FV resident since the 1960s

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Howling Halloween will be Oct. 20 The city will play host to the second annual Howling Halloween in the Park, a daylong celebration for dogs (on their leashes) and their masters, at the Fountain Valley Sports Park on Oct. 20. The event, presented by Desperate Paws of Orange County Dog Club, is set for noon to 5 p.m. Howling Halloween will include safe trick-or-treating, costume contests for kids, dogs and families, entertainment, games, dozens of vendors, food trucks, carnival games and a Howl-O-Weenie Hot Dog Bobbing Contest. The winner of each of the costume contests—best child's costume and best dog costume—will each receive a cash prize of $200. Desperate Paws of Orange County is a not-for-profit organization designed to get dogs and their owners together in fun social activities, while advocating for dog welfare and adoption. Anyone interested in sponsorships can call (714) 833-1021. The event is open to non-dogrelated vendors as well. 18

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Fountain Valley High School 2012 graduate Alex Hornaday spent a year abroad in Prague, in the Czech Republic, as an exchange student right after graduation as part of the “gap year” program. She brought along a Fountain Valley Living Magazine for this photo in front of the Prague Castle.

Church offers spaghetti dinners for community members Coastal Community Fellowship in Fountain Valley is holding spaghetti dinners from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays for the community. The church serves homeless, seniors and families who are struggling. The church is at 10460 Slater Ave. (at Ward St.) More information: Call Pastor Kene Panas at (714) 756-1313.

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Kelly Osborn fundraiser is Aug. 31

The 18th annual Kelly Osborn Casino Bowling Memorial Fundraiser is set for Saturday, Aug. 31 at Fountain Bowl, 17110 Brookhurst St. 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 Kelly Osborn Memorial Scholarship Fund for the purpose of granting college scholarships each year to deserving students who might otherwise not be able to attend the higher educational institution of their choice. In 2012, more than $10,000 was raised to assist local students with their college educations, and since the scholarship fund’s inception, more than $175,000 has been given to help further students’ educations. The fundraiser starts with the Ozzie’s Awesome golf tournament in the morning. The best ball scramble tournament costs $85, which includes 18 holes of golf, cart rental and admission to the fundraising casino bowling event, food, door prizes and an auction. Cost for bowling only is $30 per person. Bowling begins at 6 p.m., but food will be available for participants starting at 4 p.m. Bowling check-in begins at 5 p.m. Anyone who has a group of 8-10 people can prepay for this event at the Fountain Bowl front desk to guarantee that the group bowls together. For more information, call Gary Forman at (714) 963-7888, ext. 102.

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Taste of Holy Spirit is Sept. 13-15

Holy Spirit Catholic Church will stage its annual Taste of Holy Spirit, a threeday community carnival and food fest, on Sept. 13-15 at the church. Admission is free to the event, which will feature games, a youth lounge, wine and beer garden, live concerts, a giant slide ride, raffle prizes, a KidZone, the fourth annual Pooch Contest and Dog Parade. Pooches of all shapes and sizes will strut their stuff during the contest and parade, which will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. This year's elite judges include Councilman John Collins, Miss Fountain Valley Aimee Le and Mr. Fountain Valley Franck Bideau. Pooch contestants will compete for a grand prize of $250 cash and a gift certificate from Dogma Pet Portraits in

Costa Mesa, among other prizes. To register your dog in the contest, visit www.tasteofholyspirit.com, email festivalentertainment@hsccfv.org, or call Carla at (323) 707-4331. The registration deadline is Saturday, Sept. 7. A variety of ethnic food offerings— including Vietnamese, Mexican and Filipino—as well as pizza, sausage sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, beef brisket sandwiches, barbecued corn on the cob, cotton candy, Dippin’ Dots, cobbler and other homemade desserts will be sold at the festival. Orange County bands performing include The PopDudes, 2Fifths and FlashPoint. Hours are 5-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13; 2-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14; and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15. Holy Spirit Church is at 17270 Ward St. Info: (714) 963-1811.

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Several Fountain Valley residents will be among the participants at this year’s Susan G. Komen Orange County Race for the Cure. The event is set for Sept. 22 at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Residents Judy Akana, Ann Garcia, Renee Schwartz and Carla Cammack will be running or walking in the event that connects breast cancer advocates, survivors, families and friends, in support of Komen’s mission to serve people and save lives. Cammack’s daughter Marie

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Cammack is the race chairman this year. The race is a family-friendly public event, and participants are encouraged to run, walk or stroll at their own pace. The first 5K run/walk begins at 7:15 a.m. A second 5K run/walk will begin at 9:45 a.m. Registrants, especially children and families, can participate in a one-mile "fun walk" at 8 a.m. Registration is still open. Preregistration for adults is $35 and includes a Race for the Cure T-shirt and bib. Registration for breast cancer survivors, seniors and youth is $25. Registration on race day is $40 for all categories.

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The Mile Square Swingers Ladies Golf League will host its annual Member/Guest Invitational Golf Tournament Sept. 19 at Mile Square Golf Course. More than 140 women from Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego counties are expected to take part in the tournament, which this year is themed, “A Hawaiian Par-tee.” The Mile Square Swingers are looking for local businesses to sponsor holes at a cost of $50 or to donate items or services for raffle prizes. Because it is a non-profit organization, the Golf Club depends on donations to fund the tournament. For more information or to help, contact Donna Tillman at mssinvitational@gmail.com.

VFW essay contest open to students

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is offering a $5,000 grand prize for the winner of its annual Patriot’s Pen essay writing contest. This year’s essay theme is “What Patriotism Means to Me.” The contest is open to local students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades. Winners will move on and be judged on a regional level, state level and national level. Deadline to enter is Nov. 1. Essays should be 300-400 typewritten words. To enter, call Bob or Laura Chermak of VFW Post 9557 at (714) 968-3104.

Nature walk is Sept. 7

OC Parks will present its monthly Walk in Our Wild Side nature walk at Mile Square Park on Sept. 7. The walk is set for 10 to 11 a.m. Those participating will join a park E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

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naturalist on an easy, approximately 1-mile walk in the park’s nature area. A variety of birds, hawks, insects, butterflies and native plants can be seen. It is recommended that participants bring a camera, hat, binoculars, water and wear comfortable shoes. The walk is free but there is a $5 fee for parking. Participants should meet in Lot F, and rain will cancel the event. More information: www. ocparks.com.

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The Los Amigos High School AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program is selling tickets to the Orange County Auto Show to raise money for the program. AVID is an academic program designed to provide support to students in the “academic middle" for four-year college eligibility. The “academic middle” includes A, B, C, and even D students who have the desire to go to college and the willingness to work hard. The students are capable of completing rigorous curriculum but are falling short of their potential. Typically, they will be the first in their families to attend college and many are from low-income families. The AVID program is designed to place these students on the college track. The Orange County International Auto Show is set for Oct. 3-6 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Anyone purchasing a ticket in support of the AVID program will see 100 percent of the $12 ticket go to www. tixonlinenow.com/studentfundraiser and look for the “Buy Your Ticket” section. Select Los Amigos High School then select AVID Program to purchase your ticket.

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Kayla goes to Oka and loves math and soccer. She might run for class president. She hopes to be a model. What's in fashion: Jean jackets, dresses (short in front, long in back), headbands, lots of accessories. Shops at: Justice, Target

ANGELO DiCorpo, 11

He's in sixth grade at Talbert Middle School. He loves to watch sports, play video games, go bike riding on a bike made for him, and he wants to play basketball. What's in fashion: "I'm not a fashionista." But he does like baseball hats.

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SOPHIE Vu, 7 and CHLOE Vu, 5

He's on ASB at FVHS. What's in fashion: Surf clothes, T-shirts, pulled-up socks, Vans or Converse. Shops at: PacSun, Tilly's, HSS and Jack's HIS Future: Business, perhaps own a restaurant

They're sisters, and they attend the Boys and Girls Club. Sophie attends Ethan Allen School and Chloe goes to Cox.

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He's in 7th grade at Fulton, and he's in to baseball, archery and hunting. Involved at King of Glory. What's in fashion: Skinny jeans, tank tops, stripes, Vans, ankle socks. Shops at: Target, Tilly's and PacSun

KARLEY Duda, 13 SARAH Djafri, 15

She's on Senate and track at FVHS. She likes to shop, play soccer and hang with friends. What's in fashion: Bold colors, crop tops, hi-waisted shorts and jeans, Army boots, crew socks with lace, anything Brandy Melville. Shops at: PacSun, Nordstrom

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ANABELLE Lockwood, 7

She's in second grade at Gisler, and she attends the Boys and Girls Club. She like to help out, and she likes to buy clothes. She is a fashion model. What's in fashion: Skinny jeans, lace skirts, Toms with spikes and ankle socks.

BAILEY Duda, 16

He plays volleyball, goes to FVHS. He's also into skateboarding, biking, snowboarding and fishing. What's in fashion: Button-up plaid shirts, baseball sleeves, dark jeans, Converse and Vans.

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She's a freshman at FVHS and hopes to make the soccer and track teams. What's in fashion: Converse, short shorts, crop tops, dresses, skinny jeans Shops at: Macy's, Nordstrom

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FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village Kiwanis Club social 6 p.m.

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Housing & Community Dev Advisory Board mtg 7 p.m. City Hall

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

FVSD Board mtg 7 p.m.

Woman's Club 11 a.m. @ Claim Jumper

City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall

17 Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Saltzer Room @ FVRH

TASTE OF HOLY SPIRIT @ Holy Spirit Catholic Church 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Planning Commission 6 p.m. City Hall

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

Mayor's Breakfast 8 a.m. @Saltzer Room, FV Regional Hospital Kiwanis Club meets 12:15 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl FV Community Foundation Activities Committee, 7 p.m. @ Founders Village

NO City Council (it was last week)

Bingo 6:30 p.m. @ FVHS cafeteria

24 Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Saltzer Room @ FVRH Chamber luncheon 11:30 a.m., Mile Sq Golf Club

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

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

OPEN HOUSE at Heritage Park (next to the library), hosted by the Historical Society; 9-11 a.m.

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

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

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TASTE OF HOLY SPIRIT @ Holy Spirit Catholic Church 5-10 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Planning Commission 6 p.m. @ City Hall

Bingo 6:30 p.m. @ FVHS cafeteria

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

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

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

FVSD Board mtg 7 p.m.

City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall

22 Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Saltzer Room @ FVRH

HOWLING HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK Noon-5 p.m. @FV Sports Park

Bingo 6:30 p.m. @ FVHS cafeteria

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

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

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

FV Comm Foundation Activities Committee, 7 p.m. @ Founders Village

Disabled Dance 7 p.m. @ Rec Center

Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Saltzer Room @ FVRH

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

City Hall CLOSED

Kiwanis Club social 6 p.m. @ Black Angus City Council mtg 6 p.m. @ City Hall

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

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

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Ride of a lifetime Jay Bonthius is back from a 3,000-mile bicycle trek through Europe.

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ometimes you have to step out of your comfort zone and go for it. That’s what Fountain Valley High 2012 graduate Jay Bonthius decided to do. Bonthius, who occasionally rode his bike to and from school, recently completed a 3,000-mile bicycle tour through Europe by himself. With $900 in his pocket, Bonthius 36

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rode 8-9 hours a day on a Surly longhaul trucker steel bike and then “wild camped” at night during his two-month trip that took him to the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Lichtenstein, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania and Greece. “I have never really traveled before or left the country,” Bonthius said. “I was talking to my dad about maybe doing a road trip and I wanted to go

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somewhere unknown, and he jokingly referred to riding my bike in Europe.” So Bonthius spent a little more than eight weeks on the road, living on oatmeal, bread, yogurt and fresh fruit most of the time. Bonthius said he camped about 70 percent of the time, but the other 30 percent was spent couchsurfing, which is basically a community of people who open their doors to travelers. “I met some incredibly nice people who opened up their homes,” he said.

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Bonthius, the son of Chris and Diane Bonthius, incidentally, was a champion cross country runner during his four years at FVHS. He said the road trip was pretty uneventful, but traveling through Albania was a challenge. “It’s a pretty poor, impoverished

country,” he said. “I wasn’t comfortable any of the three nights I was there. It wasn’t a real safe country for wild camping. I had my tent poles stolen when I was inside a market.” Would he do it again? “I’m already fantasizing about my next trip,” he said.

Jay Bonthius traveled 3,000 miles through Europe by bike. These two photos were taken in Croatia.

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Hands-on harvest

Snapshots from a day of volunteerism with Edinger Medical employees Photos by WAYNE MAH

Difference Makers Edinger Medical Group volunteers dig in to assist Second Harvest Food Bank

LEFT and LOWER LEFT: Marisa McKenna hunts for more pickable tomatos, while she and her mom, Lara McKenna, together pick string beans. BeloW and BOTTOM: Carolyn Stucker and her husband, John Stucker.

About 40 volunteers from Fountain Valley-based Edinger Medical Group traveled to Irvineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Incredible Edible Park to glean fruit and vegetables for the Second Harvest Food Bank on Aug. 17. The Edinger volunteers also prepared the soil and planted crops for the next season. The volunteer effort is part of the medical groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community outreach. Second Harvest provides canned goods and groceries to the community. Harvestings are held each week throughout the year at the Incredible Edible Park. Each year, with the help of its volunteers, the Food Bank harvests 300,000 pounds of fresh produce. Produce harvested will be distributed to about 500 local member agencies, including senior centers, rehabilitation centers, shelters, church pantries, homes for abused children, and many other emergency assistance programs. 38

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Dance your way to kindness

orking on a high school campus, I find that conjecture and rumor are rampant with students. Sadly, gossip and judgment are not confined to the hallways of high school, but extend into the highways of adulthood. We have millions of adults, but not enough grownups. The sign of a grownup is someone who doesn’t put Steve Schultz others down. The best way not to get criticized is to do nothing. The best way to get criticized is to do differently. In her acceptance speech at this year’s pre-Oscar luncheon, Gabrielle Union realized that the labels of arrogant and self-promoter she hit other successful actors with were darts she was throwing because of her own jealously. She stunned the audience when she said, "I used to revel in gossip and rumors. I lived for the negativity inflicted upon my sister actresses or anyone who I felt whose shine diminished my own. I took joy in people's pain and I tap danced on their misery." Like Gabrielle, it’s time we all take off our tap shoes and realize life is a waltz. By embracing each other and encouraging others in both our feats and defeats, we elevate the enjoyment

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of life for everyone. Although you may have felt the sting of a friend or colleague wrongly sticking you with a label for having the temerity to be your best, you don’t have to respond in-kind. But you can choose kindness. The light of the human spirit is too worthy for labels, for every person is layered. There is so much in each of us. We won’t have a brighter world when we continue to extinguish the flame of others. Only by celebrating and complimenting the light of others, will our own light, and the shine of humanity, be illuminated to its brightest.

Once you know who you are, it doesn't matter what people who don't know you think you are. This school year, speak harmonious words. Listen to your music, let it play, and waltz to the symphony that is your life.

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About the writer: Steve Schultz is an English teacher at Fountain Valley High School. Steve is a contributing writer for the book “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times for Teens.” He is also a contributing writer four other other books, including “Hey Leader ... Wake Up and Hear the Feedback,” and “A+ Teaching: 180 Ways to Enhance Your Success As a Teacher,” both released by WalktheTalk Publishing.

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Fountain Valley’s Mike Maghy and teammate take third at largest beach volleyball tourney.

ountain Valley resident Mike Maghy and his teammate Joey Dykstra took third place in what is considered the largest beach volleyball tournament in the world Aug.9-11. The 32nd annual Seaside Classic in Seaside, Ore. attracted more than 3,000 participants and featured 145 sand courts set up during the three-day competition. Maghy and Dykstra had both signed up months earlier to play in the tournament —but with different partners. Maghy’s partner had a last-minute schedule change at work and wouldn’t be able to play in the tournament. Dykstra’s partner made other plans, too. So, two weekends before the tournament, they decided to compete together as a team.

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The new team managed to take third place. “Playing with Joey was a lot of fun. Joey’s a great blocker and that helps me a lot when defending the back court,” Maghy said. “He also has great ball control and set me some perfect balls to hit.” Maghy said the entire town of Seaside was very supportive of the tournament and players. “Residents in the town set up personal beach chairs around center court for everyone to enjoy,” he said. “Hotel and restaurant workers I met during my stay were tracking my progress throughout the tournament and some even came down to the beach to cheer.” Both players head off to Salt Lake City the following week to compete in the Association of Volleyball Professionals tour—with different partners.

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the some of the boys just completed kindergarten. The team dedicated most of the summer to practicing and participating in tournaments throughout Southern California. The team, which is managed by Adrian Sandoval, defeated Orange Crest from the Riverside area 5-4 in the World Series championship game in San Marcos. To reach the World Series title game, Fountain Valley defeated the Garden Grove “C” All-Stars 12-1 and

then defeated the Irvine “A” team 8-4. Assisting Manager Adrian Sandoval were coaches James DeMaria, Gabe Gerhardt and Tom McNally. Team members are Zion Jones, Adrian Perez, Tyler Peshke, Tommy Rosenbusch, Madux Lovinelli, Connor McNally, Mason Gerhardt, Elijah Sandoval, Nolan Olivares, Baron Carpentier, Jacob DeMaria, Gibson Rath and Isai Hernandez.

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La Colonia family sells portions of generational home and farm. By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine

avid Hernandez toiled his land like Fountain Valley’s early farmers, in the large plot of land on Avenida Cinco de Mayo in the La Colonia historical district of Fountain Valley. “This property was my dad’s blood, sweat and tears,” his daughter Denise Hernandez Noriega said of the property where watermelon vines still produce and decades-old fruit trees still stand. David Hernandez died on Oct. 27, but he kept a promise while he was alive, and that was to never sell the 1905 twobedroom, one-bath house that sat on one of the four parcels he owned. Denise Hernandez Noriega and her sons Demetrio Bazan IV and Nathan Bazan since lived in the little David Hernandez home, meaning Third-generation owner of four generations the family's farm property in La Colonia Juarez, a have called 10252 historic area off Ward and Avenida Cinco de Warner. Mayo their home. Denise and her sister Liz Hernandez Silva have sold three of the four lots— including the lot with the house on it. Figuring the house would be demolished by the new owners, Denise invited three of her artistic friends—Amy Arenas, Gina Dody and Julie Christy—to paint

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Cousins Denise Hernandez Noriega and Liz Hernandez stand in the back yard of their family's 1905 bungalow in Fountain Valley. The property has been owned by the family for four generations.

beach-themed full-wall murals in the house. “My friends wanted to go crazy, so we made it beachy,” Denise said. It remains to be seen what the new owners will do with the house. Denise Hernandez said the garage on the property will have to be demolished because the property line runs right through it and demolition will be required to assure a smooth escrow. In the meantime, Denise is enjoying the artistic talents of her three friendswho turned the interior of a 1905 bungalow into a beach cottage – right in the middle of Fountain Valley.

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The Orange Coast Memorial Foundation will host its 11th Annual Fall Gala, themed “An Evening in Hollywood,” on Saturday, Sept. 28. The black tie optional gala is set for 6-10 p.m. at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach. Proceeds from the event will help fund the construction of the new Emergency Pavilion at Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center. Visits to the medical center’s emergency department have grown by more than 22 percent in the past five years. The emergency department treats more than 29,000 people each year. The new Emergency Pavilion will be twice the size of its current facility. “The significant need for our new Emergency Pavilion is clear,” said Orange Coast Memorial Chief Executive Officer Marcia Manker. “This year our Annual Fall Gala will help raise vital funds to care for critically ill and injured people in our community.” The new Emergency Pavilion will include: An additional 4,980 square feet of space, for a total of 11,400 square feet 27 treatment areas including 16 private treatment rooms, with one exclusively for children Five “fast track” stations for rapid medical evaluations Bedside registration Separate entrances for ambulances and walk-in patients

Enhanced space for physician consultations A beautiful, spacious welcome area A chapel and healing garden A designated paramedic area Those attending the gala will be treated to dinner, dancing, a live and silent auction, and musical entertainment. Individual tickets are $325 and sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available. For more information about the event and sponsorship opportunities, call (714) 378-7397 or visit www.MemorialCare.org/ SupportOrangeCoast.

MemorialCare officials in August announced they were completing escrow on the purchase of the Fountain Valley City Centre, a three-building complex on Brookhurst Street north of the 405 Freeway. The Fountain Valley City Centre will house 1,500 MemorialCare employees, officials said. The organization already leases office space there. “When we were seeking a new facility for the shared services we provide to our hospitals, physician groups and outpatient facilities, the Fountain Valley location where we are currently located was not on the market,” said Barry Arbuckle, president and CEO of MemorialCare Health System. “When it became available, we changed course due to the many advantages (the City Centre) offered.”

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Brent is pastor at Voyage Calvary Chapel, which meets at 10 a.m. Sunday’s at The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center. Brent and and his wife Brynn started Voyage nearly seven years ago. They have three sons, Logan (19), Dray (16), and Graham (14). Brent has been in ministry for 24 years and has a master’s degree from Calvary Chapel Bible College Graduate School.

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complete joint care

Getting you back in the swing of things. Our specialty. When you connect with MemorialCare Joint Replacement Center at Orange Coast Memorial, you have access to a progressive program that’s focused on rapid rehabilitation. We get you back on your feet again as soon as possible – often the same day. From education and treatment through rehabilitation and group activities, our expert team is there every step of the way. Don’t let knee or hip joint pain keep you from the activities you love. Explore your options. Call us for a referral to an orthopedic surgeon in your area. 1.800.MEMORIAL (1.800.636.6742) | MEMORIALCARE.ORG/ORANGE COAST

SEPTEMBER 2013

Fountain Valley Living Magazine