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here’s a super event happening this month The 2016 5K Fun Run/Walk, set for Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. Title sponsor Fountain Valley Fit Body Boot Camp and the Fountain Valley Community Foundation are making plans for the 5K, which will have a super hero theme. Cost of registration is $25, and that money goes to the non-profit of your choice. This is a great fundraiser for your team, organization, place of worship or school! Just go to the website www.fvcommunityfoundation.org to sign up. But the fee was going up Jan. 30 to $35. FV Fit Body Boot Camp owners Sam and Zenia Joyner plan to have several authentic super hero characters on hand for fun photo opportunities at a photo booth. You can find out more about the Fountain Valley Fit Body Boot Camp 5K Run/Walk by turning to Page 6. We’ll be there!

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Ron Courreges stands on his family property on Talbert Avenue and Newland Street. He wants to donate the water tank, seen behind him, to the Fountain Valley Historical Society to fulfill the wish of his late mother, Hazel Courreges. See page 10. Photo by LYNN SEEDEN

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Fountain Valley residents Lance and Elizabeth Wade and their children, Dylan, 16, Brandon, 10, and Mia, 8, are all active, competitive runners.

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FVHS student Dylan Wade will run in the Feb. 14 L.A. Marathon. By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine

ylan Wade has some bad memories about his early running days. “I did my first half marathon at 13,” recalls the Fountain Valley High School junior. “It was horrible, and I said I would never run again.” Yet six months later, he decided to compete in the Surf City Half Marathon and admits, “I did much better.” Today, after competing in 14 half-marathons, Dylan is preparing for his first bona fide marathon—the Los Angeles Marathon on Feb. 14. “I am a little nervous, but excited. It will be a huge accomplishment,” he said. “Completing this marathon will show that with hard work and discipline, 4

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I can do anything.” Dylan comes from an active family, and his mom Liz got him interested in running when she signed him up for a 5-mile run when he was just 9 years old. “ I like running because I collect the medals. Some people collect baseball cards, stamps and coins. I collect running medals,” he said. Dylan said both of his parents work out, and his mom is an avid runner. “My brother plays basketball and my sister plays softball.” Dylan ran one year of cross country at FVHS and is currently a member of the wrestling team. He admits he really hasn’t trained for the previous half-marathons, but a 26mile marathon is a different story. “I work out regularly and I maintain a fitness level and basically I just go out and run. It is a challenge, but I wouldn’t say it is so difficult. However, for the full marathon, I have to train. I’ve been

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doing one long slow distance run a week, usually on Sundays.” Having enough time to train is also an issue. “It can be very, very hard to do homework, work part time, participate in the wrestling meets, and do everything else that I need to do and yet somehow find time to run,” he said. “Sometimes, it even means getting up very early on a weekend to run when all I want to do is sleep. No one is making me do it. I have to motivate myself and sometimes that is really hard.” “You know how hard it is to get a teenage kid up early on a Saturday,” mom Liz said. “I’m really impressed with him. “ When he’s not running and going to school, Dylan works at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center He also volunteers as a coach for the youth basketball program at the FV Recreation Center. “I love coaching and how rewarding it is to help younger kids,” he added. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Making a difference From India with love and care By ELIZABETH WADE Special to Fountain Valley Living Magazine

Editor’s note: Fountain Valley residents Lance and Elizabeth Wade and their children, Dylan, 16, Brandon, 10, and Mia, 8, recently returned from a unique vacation. This is their story as told by mom, Elizabeth.

Going to India is not the typical family vacation, but our family traveled to India to volunteer for one week at an elephant sanctuary called Wildlife SOS. We first learned of Wildlife SOS through the rescue story of Raju, a 50-year-old elephant, who spent his life

in chains, malnourished and abused. We began donating monthly to the organization and agreed that a volunteer visit was the next step. Wildlife SOS’s volunteer program allowed for close interaction with the elephants. The facility had 15 elephants when we arrived. (By the time, we left, they rescued two more.) Having lived a horrific life of neglect and abuse, most of the elephants are elderly and disabled with numerous health issues. Our volunteer duties included cleaning enrichment areas, preparing meals as well as accompanying the elephants on walks. We also assisted the veterinarians with medical treatment and gave the elephants daily baths. The elephants were sprayed with water while volunteers scrubbed away. Once cleaned, they would give themselves a dust bath.

When we were first introduced to these animals, their size was all too intimidating, but after a few hours in their presence, the fear subsided and a natural comfort followed. These animals who suffered at the hands of humans were surprisingly forgiving and trusting. Before we knew it, we were petting them (did you know elephants purr?) and rubbing their tongues, which they like very much! We shared a six-bedroom house with volunteers from around the world. Meals were vegetarian. Incidentally, during our visit, we also went to Mother Theresa’s orphanage to donate money, food and clothes. As a family living in Fountain Valley, we are blessed with many luxuries and comforts. This trip was an opportunity to recognize these blessings and to share by giving back.

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It’s gonna be a Fit & Super fun run Fabulous The Fountain Valley 5K Fun Run / Walk is set for Feb. 6 By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine

Registration is underway for the Fountain Valley Fit Body Boot Camp 5K Run/Walk, set for Feb. 6 at the Fountain Valley Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St. The popular family event is staged by the Fountain Valley Community Foundation. Your $25 registration will benefit the non-profit of your choice when you sign up at www.fvcommunityfoundation. org. Many of you should receive your FV Living Magazine prior to Jan. 30 so you will still have time to pay the $25 registration fee. However, after Jan. 30, registration increases to $35. Check-in is at 7 a.m. The 5K begins at 8 a.m. A “Kids Run” will start just prior to that. Fountain Valley Fit Body Boot Camp owners Sam and Zenia Joyner are encouraging runners to take part in the event’s super hero costume theme. A costume contest is planned. Awards will be given to the best time in male and female age groups that include 12-and-under, 13-18, 19-39, 40-59 and 60-and-older. After the event, Lamppost Pizza will host a party starting at 10 a.m. and offer discounts to those who show up in their 5K shirts. Runners will also be encouraged to try the new Lamppost/Fit Body Boot Camp-approved healthy menu. 6

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Fashion Show

Always a sellout, this fashion show featuring the latest in contemporary fashions, is set for Monday, Feb. 29 at The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The event is a benefit fashion show featuring Fountain Valley models. Funds raised support the senior nutrition program at the Center. Last year’s event was standing-room only. Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center sponsors the event. Parking is free. The senior center is at 17967 Bushard St. For tickets, call (714) 593-4446.

Tet Festival

The 2016 OC Tet Festival at Mile Square Park will celebrate the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. The event, which has previously been held in other Orange County cities, is slated to be held at Mile Square Park for the first time. The threeday festival, a celebration of Vietnamese cultural and artistic heritage, will be held Feb. 12-14 and is open to the public. Attractions include the Vietnamese traditional ritual grand ceremony, a lion and dragon dance, firecracker show, modern hip hop artists, martial arts demonstrations, multi-faith services, chess competitions, karaoke competitions and more than 100 vendor booths. The event will also offer food, drinks (no alcohol), carnival rides and games. The festival is put on by the Vietnamese Community of Southern California, an organization based in Garden Grove. Hours will be noon-10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13-14. The free event will be held near the corner of Euclid Street and Edinger Avenue. For more information, call (800) 404-6616 or visit www.octetfestival.org or www.hoitetcongdong.org. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Nothing says love like a body fat composition test

Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center will hold its 11th annual Sweetheart Screening from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. All couples and loved ones are welcome to this complimentary cardiovascular screening. Bring your sweetheart with you to get a screening and enter a drawing for a Valentine’s Day hearthealthy gift basket. Additionally, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of our Sweetheart Screening event, Orange Coast Memorial will be giving away 10 heart-healthy prizes this year. Screenings will include blood pressure, stroke, body fat composition, pulse oximetry, total cholesterol (non-fasting) and glucose. Screenings will be provided by Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center and its medical group partners. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required. By appointment only. Visit memorialcare.org or call 1-800-MEMORIAL (1-800-636-6742). 8

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Learn more about Girl Scouts Girl Scouts of Orange County invite girls and parents to learn more about Scouts at a recruitment event scheduled for 7-8 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center. Interested girls in kindergarten through the sixth grade and volunteers are invited learn more about Girl Scout activities. Parents will also learn how they can get involved and

support their daughters through Girl Scouts. Snacks will be provided, and information will be provided in English and Spanish. The Recreation Center is at 16400 Brookhurst St. For more information, call Bertha Torres at (949) 309-0182 or email btorres@girlscoutsoc.org.

‘Every 15 Minutes’ set for March 10-11 at Fountain Valley High School The emotions are real, and it’s always emotional. This year, the Fountain Valley Police Department’s Every 15 Minutes program will be held at Fountain Valley High School March 10-11. The school’s junior and senior students will witness an alcohol-related traffic accident and its consequences. The program’s name was derived from statistics that show every 15 minutes someone in the United States dies from an alcohol-related traffic accident.

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The program is presented each year at either Fountain Valley or Los Amigos high schools. The goal of the program, police say, is to reduce alcohol-related traffic collisions in the community. The program is presented prior to prom and graduation ceremonies, which makes this a timely event, police said. The Fountain Valley Police Department, Fire Department and CARE Ambulance participate in the re-enactment. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Ron Courreges stands in the cellar below his family’s home. The bricks date back to the original late 1800s family home, which was lost to a fire and replaced in 1913 with the Craftsman home seen standing on the property today. But the cellar and bricks are still beneath the house. Photos by LYNN SEEDEN

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Ron Courreges and members of the Fountain Valley Historical Society hope to preserve the 1898 Courreges Ranch tank house and move it to Heritage Park. By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine

The oldest structure in Fountain Valley recently received a sparkling new paint job and may soon have a new home. The iconic Courreges Ranch Tank

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House—which housed a 3,000-gallon redwood water tank and still towers above the corner of Newland Street and Talbert Avenue—was built in 1898. What’s left of the Courreges Ranch property covers about 1 acre and includes the family’s 1913 Craftsman-style home, the original www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

Courreges fruit stand—the first business in Fountain Valley—and a treasure trove of history. Ron Courreges is the great grandson of Roch and Magdelena Courreges, one of the earliest families to settle in what would become Fountain Valley. Ron’s grandfather, Joe, used to live on the top floor of the tank house when he was a young man. “My mother always wanted the tank house to somehow be saved. She knew there was no way we would be able to keep the property,” Ron said. “I’m just trying to preserve some of my childhood memories.” Ron Courreges regularly stops by the property and takes care of it with help from his son, Roch. But the property will likely be sold and developed, city officials said. But before that happens, Ron Courreges has agreed to donate the 27-foottall water tower to the Fountain Valley Historical Society, which wants to move it to Heritage Park next to the library. The Historical Society maintains the park, which is home to several other historical Fountain Valley buildings. But it will cost about $65,000 to move the tank to Heritage Park. The Historical Society has started an online “GoFundMe” fundraiser; smaller internal fundraising efforts; and plans are also in the works for both a swanky Western barbecue party that will feature a live auction and an online auction of select pieces of historic memorabilia, farming machinery, tools—stuff that makes history buffs and collectors salivate.

Life was slower back then

Ron Courreges has fond memories growing up on the huge ranch back in the late 1940s and early ’50s. “We’d dig holes and make forts, and play cowboys and Indians,” he recalled. “The hillside closest to what is now Ellis didn’t have any trees but it had a lot of grass. We would get a big piece of tin E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

Scenes from inside the Courreges Ranch, where time looks like it has stood still for decades.

and grandmother all graduated from the Grammar School. Life was different then. “Times were a lot slower,” Ron added and slide down the hill like we were on a toboggan. That was our Disneyland back then.” Of course, the Edison power lines weren’t built yet so the area was perfect for flying kites, Ron remembers. “Once in a while, it was a big treat to go down to the Huntington Beach Plunge, and we would also go to Legion Stadium at Atlanta and Beach and watch the jalopy races.” It wasn’t all play, however. “When the crops were coming in, early in the morning before we went to school, we would harvest berries so my dad could take them to the different markets in the area,” Ron said. “Then in the evenings we would do irrigating and weed pulling.” Ron attended Fountain Valley Grammar School, and then graduated from Huntington Beach High. He, his mom

Preserving the past

Ron Courreges regularly posts tidbits of history on his Facebook page and the “Courreges Ranch” Facebook page— things like videos of the tank house being painted, old wagons and other farm equipment in need of repairs and lots of photos and newspaper articles. History and memories are important to Ron, and teaming up with the Historical Society to preserve one of the city’s most recognized historical buildings seems like the right fit.

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If you’d like an invitation to the fundraising barbecue party and auctions, email us here at FVMagazine@Live. com or call us at (714) 847-7714. More information about the fundraisers will also be on Facebook and in the next issue of Fountain Valley Living Magazine.

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Crocheting warm hugs By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine

This may be Southern California, but in the winter, the nights are cold and there’s a need by many to stay warm. To that end, Fountain Valley resident Beverly Pastore has reached out to the less fortunate and is hoping others will too. Inspired by a woman in the Central California town of Cambria who crochets scarves and then leaves them on trees in Cambria Park, Pastore is encouraging residents who know how to crochet to step up and help the less fortunate in the community. Pastore recently donated 18 scarves she crocheted to Coastal Community Fellowship in Fountain Valley where Pastor Kene Panas will have them available to those who attend the church’s twice-monthly spaghetti dinners for the homeless and needy. “I invite you to contact Pastor Panas 12

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and make your own donation of crocheted, knitted or fabric scarves to be shared on their ‘blessing table’—to give a hug of warmth to someone in need during this cold time of year,” Pastore said. Pastore got the idea from a yarn shop in Cambria, which posted on Facebook the story of a local woman who leaves the crocheted scarves tied to tree branches in the park so the homeless can help themselves to a scarf and stay warm. She added that she simply wants to invite and encourage others to crochet, knit, sew, cut fleece into scarves and share a warm “hug” with others during this cold time of year. If you have something you would like to donate for the church’s blessing table, call Coastal Community Fellowship at (714) 963-9708. Or, to contact Beverly Pastore about making scarves to help local charities, call her at (714) 848-1904.

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Kudos to Fountain Valley High School alumna Tara Lynne Barr. Barr is among the stars of the Hulu series Casual, which became the first Hulu series to earn a Golden Globe nomination. Barr, a 2011 graduate of FVHS, plays Laura, the teenage daughter of Valerie (Michaela Watkins) and niece of Alex (Tommy Dewey), who all live together and deal with the worlds of dating.

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U.S. Army Reserve Pfc. Richson Nguyen has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Jackson, S.C. He is a 2013 graduate of Los Amigos High School.

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When she’s not running City Council meetings, Mayor Cheryl Brothers keeps busy with a multitude of clubs and civic groups, including the Historical Society and Heritage Park, where she’s pictured, above, on an old Fountain Valley tractor.

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ou know the adage: “If you want something done, you ask a busy person.” Need lunch cooked for 60 for the Historical Society meeting? No need to call a caterer. Cheryl Brothers has got it handled ... she’d rather save on the cost. Need to get the roof repaired at the history center? Summerfest information booth fully coordinated and staffed? Discussions started 14

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with a potential restaurant or business to invite them to come to FV? Historic farm equipment moved over to Heritage Park? Representation on the California League of Cities or Vector Control? Someone to make a mean pot of pulled pork for a volunteer party (ask her for the recipe), right after she’s spoken at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon? Not one to sit still, Cheryl Brothers is now also serving as mayor of Fountain Valley for the second time. She was sworn in at the Dec. 2 council meeting and will serve until early December 2016. She previously served as mayor while she was a member of the City Council when she was first elected in 2002. A lot of residents might not be familiar with Cheryl’s many civic and volunteer activities. A member of various county and regional agencies, Cheryl agreed to stop and chat with Fountain Valley Living Magazine so that we could tell you more about her. How long have you lived in Fountain Valley, where were you before that and why did you move here? We’ve lived in Fountain Valley for 40 years. Before that I was in Westminster, but I grew up in Los Alamitos. And we like our Warmington tract house in Fountain Valley. Tell us about your family: My husband is Lee. We have a son, Eric, 50, who lives at home and works at the History Center in Fountain Valley. Eric went to high school in the Garden Grove Unified School District. We also have a daughter, Penny, 47, who lives in Garden Grove. Career? I usually say I’ve been lucky enough to not have to work. I’ve been a volunteer for several organizations since I was married. I did work for an Orange County supervisor part-time for six years. You’re involved in so much—can we list some of the things you do and did over the years? I was PTA president at Leo Carillo and Thomas Paine schools. I was on the Fountain Valley Parks and Recreation Commission for nine years. I applied for and was appointed to the Planning Commission for six years. I ran for City Council in 2000 and did not win. I ran again in 2002 and won that one. I served two terms for eight years, but I lost in the next election. (I tell people the voters gave me a break.) It was a critical time because we would be hiring a new city manager soon so I ran again and won in 2012. I’m in the last year of this term. In 1992 I was selected for the Orange County Grand Jury for a 1-year commitment. I also served several terms on the Board of Directors of the Grand www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

Jurors Association of Orange County for a total of 21 years. I’m the current president of the Fountain Valley Historical Society and have been a Society member for about 10 years. I’m a member of the Fountain Valley Woman’s Club and the Friends of the Library. I was on the Board of Directors of the Heritage Museum in Santa Ana for 20-plus years and was the volunteer executive director for the museum. My current regional civic duties include the Mosquito and Vector Control of O.C.; O.C. Local Agency Formation Commission; and I am the city’s representative to the Orange County Library Advisory Board. How about some awards and honors you’ve received? I was the Woman’s Club “Woman of Achievement” in 2007, and the F.V. Rotary Club Citizen of the Year in 2002; I was the Rotary District Citizen of the year in 2001-2002, and I’m a graduate of the League of California Cities Leadership Academy in 2006— and those aren’t easy to get, by the way. Hobbies? What do you do for fun? Gardening, but I don’t have time anymore to do other hobbies like watercolor painting, clay sculpting or stone carving. What’s your favorite restaurant in Fountain Valley and favorite places to shop? I like the new restaurant, Slice, and my favorite places to shop are Costco, Stater Brothers and TJ Maxx. Tell us about your economic expertise and civic management experience. I’ve had a lot of training through the League of Cities and continue to attend appropriate conferences and seminars, because things in the state of California are changing constantly. If I come away with just one good idea or tidbit then I feel it’s worthwhile. What are a couple of things you’d like to accomplish this year? Preserve the Courreges Ranch tank house by moving it to Heritage Park, and help our citizens understand city finances and see where we are today and where we need to go. E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

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hroughout this recent holiday season I found myself reflecting upon things that are important to me—small and huge things for which I am thankful. I am thankful for the good health of my family. I am thankful for the colder weather and the rain we have been enjoying. I am thankful for trying sushi so many years ago after believing it would taste gross. Eating sushi today is often delightful. I am thankful for Fountain Valley High School. When I think back to my high school days as a Baron, I am thankful for all of the sports. Watching my friends in the Bell game or winning CIF in baseball was a big deal. Playing basketball and

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volleyball made me appreciate today all of the energy I had then. Sports remain important to me. My son is starting to share his love for sports with me. It is pretty cool. Thank you, Coaches Billingsley and Gregory for helping me in more ways than you realize. John Bovberg and Bill Lacey were two history teachers who did things differently. They had us crawling on the floor trying to avoid the “machine gun fire” during World War I simulations. They had me acting as President Lincoln during a class historical play. I remember dressing up with them as hippies. They were cheating, I thought, for I didn’t believe that history classes were supposed to be so much fun. And we were having fun all the time, yet I, remember the lessons. Thank you, Bill and John. I am thankful for my classmates: Chris Griffiths, Brandon Leimbach, Matt Wajner, Doug Meister and Steve O’Donnell. We were Barons together. We introduced our parents to each other. We shared math classes, lunch at Two Brothers. Pizza, and Friday nights at Tommy’s after a party. Now our children play together. And we, too, still play together. Matt told me once, “Most people don’t stay in contact with their high school friends.” I think it is kind of different for Barons. Thanks guys. I am thankful for Trent and Amy Amelotte, Rosie and Greg Geck, Barry and Amanda Reid, Chris and Trisha Swartz and countless others who, like me, found their spouses through Fountain Valley High school. I had no idea that when I was a senior, there was this freshman girl on campus who one day would become my wife. When we connected so many years later it was our mutual experience as students of FVHS that made us immediately comfortable with each other. She knew the difference between eating E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

lunch at the back of the bowl vs. eating at Taco Bell. All Barons know these things. Now we both enjoy taking our two children, Andrew and Margaret, to go see the Barons. My kids love watching the band, the game, the cheerleaders. Christine and I are trying to share our wonderfully positive experiences as Barons with our children. So far it seems to be working. This part is pretty easy actually. Now I teach at Fountain Valley High

School. I am thankful for this. I see my high school friends from years ago in the many faces of my students. I am excited for them. I know they are learning so much from each other as they walk from class to class. For them, I hope for lifelong friendships. I hope for future history teachers and for sports fans, for college degrees and I hope they, too, will come back with their kids and share with them Fountain Valley High School.

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Woman’s Club scholarship fundraising party and auction is March 19

The Fountain Valley Woman’s Club is making plans for its sixth annual Spring Scholarship Social, this year set for March 19 at the Assistance League of Huntington Beach, 8071 Slater Ave. Proceeds from this event benefit the club’s high school graduation scholarship program and the Veterans Resource Center at Golden West College. The event, set for 5-9 p.m., will include live and silent auctions, dinner and more. For more information about buying tickets to the dinner, or about donating auction items, call Jean Hardy, event chair, at (714) 309-5660.

FV Community Foundation’s charity poker tourney slated for March 5

The Fountain Valley Community Foundation will host its semiannual Charity Poker Tournament March 5. A no-limit, Texas Hold’em-style tournament, the event benefits about two dozen charities, and players may select a specific charity to support from the list during registration. Charities include Relay For Life, autism organizations, local youth sports groups and arts programs, CHOC and pet rescue groups. The first hand will be dealt at 6 p.m. Buy-in is $50, with $20 re-buys through 8 p.m. The tourney will be held at The Center at Founders Village, 17967 Bushard St. Each player receives a tournament T-shirt, and there will be opportunities throughout the evening to win prizes. For more information, call Matt Taylor at (714) 309-6451, or e-mail him at wcdebate@aol.com. 18

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Fountain Valley Banners will honor Fountain Valley military members

The city and the Fountain Valley Community Foundation are again offering the Honored Heroes Banner Program to salute Fountain Valley residents serving active duty in the United States armed forces. To qualify, honorees must be an active duty member of the United States armed forces and either be a current Fountain Valley resident or be a past resident with immediate family currently residing here. Banners will be displayed continuously from May 1 until Veterans’ Day. The deadline to order new banners is April 10. Cost is $200. If the participant would like to have the banner displayed in a particular location that is not yet fitted with hardware, this can be done for an additional $100. The cost for renewal is $70. More information: Call (714) 593-4670.

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Looking for a fun weekend outing with the kids?

Butterflies will take center stage Feb. 6 when Mile Square Regional Park hosts its seventh annual Monarch Butterfly Day. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the park’s Forest Shelter area and affords children and families a look at Monarch butterflies and their habitat. Butterfly experts will be on-site to provide educational information and answer questions about the beautiful and unique specimens. Additional event activities include children’s crafts, face painting and guided nature walks. The event is recommended for ages 4-12, and parents are invited to bring their cameras. Mile Square Regional Park is at 16801 Euclid St. Enter the park off Euclid Street. The event is free, but parking is $5 per car. More information: (714) 973-6600.

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City Hall Open House 6 p.m.

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

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

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Planning Commission 6 p.m. @ City Hall

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Chamber Luncheon & Business Awards 11:30 a.m. @Mile Square Park Golf Course

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

Valentine’s Day Luncheon for seniors 11:30 a.m. @Senior Ctr

Lenten Fish Bake 5-7 p.m. @ Holy Spirit City Hall CLOSED

FVSD School Board 7 p.m. @ Dist Office

O.C. Tet Festival @Mile Square Park

Bingo 6:30 p.m. @ FVHS cafeteria

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

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

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

OPEN HOUSE at Heritage Park (next to the library) 9-11 a.m. (volunteers needed) Fit Body Boot Camp 5K Run at FV Sports Park 8 a.m. (7 a.m. registr’n)

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

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

City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall

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

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

Dance for those with Disabilities 7-9 p.m. @Rec Center

GGUSD Info Night O.C. Tet Festival @Mile Square Park

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City Council mtg 6 p.m. @ City Hall

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

Monarch Butterfly Day 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mile Square Park (county side); Free, but parking is $5

O.C. Tet Festival @Mile Square Park

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

FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village Lenten Fish Bake 5-7 p.m. @ Holy Spirit Girl Scouts of OC recruiting 7-8 p.m. Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

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Lenten Fish Bake 5-7 p.m. @ Holy Spirit

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Fit & Fabulous Fashion Show @Noon Senior Center

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March 1 2 3 4 5 Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. The Center at Founders Village (Senior Center)

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Housing & Community Development Advisory Board 6 p.m. City Hall

Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. The Center at Founders Village (Senior Center) FV Woman’s Club luncheon, 11 a.m. @ Claim Jumper $20 per person RSVP: Laura Woods (714) 403-3990 E-mail: fvwcluncheon@ yahoo.com

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

MemorialCare Cancer Institute March for Hope Brunch 11 a.m. 650 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa

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

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

PALM SUNDAY First Day of Spring

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Lenten Fish Bake 5-7 p.m. @ Holy Spirit Latinos Unidas Cultural Night @ Los Amigos 5:30

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

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

Lenten Fish Bake 5-7 p.m. @ Holy Spirit

FV Charity Poker Tournament 6 p.m. The Center at Founders Village See page 23.

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Planning Commission 6 p.m. @ City Hall

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

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Bill Cameron high-fives Special Olympics athletes as they arrive last July at a carnival set up by the Fountain Valley Host Town Committee prior to a Concert in the Park.

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MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR: Bill Cameron will be among the project coordinators for major volunteer weekend By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine

This spring, more than 1,000 community members will set aside a weekend to spruce up parts of Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach and reach out to the homeless and people in need. Community Service 2016 is scheduled for April 23-24 and is sponsored by the Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council This is a weekend of community service in which volunteers work together to improve parks, historical sites, nature centers, and beaches throughout the communities. And this year’s event will add a Homeless Fair as well as a canned food drive. How do you keep track of 1,000 volunteers? You ask Bill Cameron.

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The longtime Fountain Valley resident has been recruited to be one of the project coordinators this year’s volunteer effort. No strangers to community service, Bill and his wife Tracy are active in the community on several fronts. He is a volunteer with the Fountain Valley Community Foundation and played a key role when the city hosted the Special Olympics athletes from The Netherlands for The World Games in Los Angeles last summer. “The thing I like about it is it involves entire families. Mom, dad and the kids can all get out there and do something for the community,” said Cameron, who retired from Boeing after 30 years. Cameron was contacted by the Interfaith Council’s Jynene Johnson, who worked with him on the city’s Special Olympics World Games Host Town Committee last summer. “Jynene knew me and what I did for the Special Olympics,” Cameron said. “She knew I was involved with the foundation and asked if I would be interested.” Cameron was the volunteer coordinator for the Host Town event and put in countless hours making sure The Netherlands athletes’ stay in Fountain Valley was a memorable one. Community Service 2016 provides an opportunity for organizations and individuals to lend a helping hand, whether it be repairing playground equipment,

planting shrubs at parks or mulching a senior citizen’s yard. “Whatever we’ll be doing, I’ll be right there in the thick of it,” Cameron added.

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Locations: Throughout Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach Sponsored by: Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council To help: JustServe.org Who can participate: Anyone, families welcome, More than 1,000 residents participated last year. Date: April 23-24, 2016, projects start at 8 a.m. and will include the following: ■ Local park restoration, path creation, tree and plant planting ■ Adventure Playground annual renewal ■ Homeless Fair (showers, dentists and other local service providers will volunteer along with community members to provide assistance and hygiene kits, etc.) ■ Canned food drive to assist locals in need. ■ Stop Hunger Now effort in two locations so community members can volunteer on a larger level and feed hungry children for 29 cents a day. See more at: https://vimeo.com/126645244 ■ Indoor sewing and assembly projects creating activity blankets and other needed items for senior center and Alzheimer patients BEHIND-THE-SCENES MAN: Even though Bill Cameron was in charge of coordinating the hundreds of people for last year’s Special Olympics Host Town event, he was usually ensconced in the crowd, rarely seen out in front.

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FROM THE F O U N TA I N VA L L E Y P U B L I C W O R K S D E PA R T M E N T

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City has two sandbag stations open to FV residents

City focusing on community outreach in 2016

Are you prepared for the El Niño weather conditions predicted for 2016? The city has two sandbag stations where bags and sand are available. Just bring a shovel. The stations are at the FV Sports Park, 16210 Brookhurst St., and at the City Yard, 17300 Mt. Hermann St. It is a two-person job to fill sandbags: one to shovel and one to hold the bag. Sandbags should be only half-filled. When placing sandbags on your property, residents are reminded to clear debris from the area, place bags lengthwise, and place bags in layers like a brick wall. For more info, call (714) 593-4600.

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n 2016, city officials will work closely with the community as part of the city’s strategic plan to engage residents with a focus on opportunities and challenges facing the city in the next few years. The city currently has a balanced budget with strong reserves. However, the 10-year financial projection depicts some challenges as expenditures exceed revenues, requiring the city to continue to tap into the reserve (i.e. savings) for ongoing operating expenses. Why? Fountain Valley is a bedroom community with steady and consistent revenues, but expenditures for services and infrastructures continue to rise, City Manager Bob Hall said. Furthermore, some state obligations were reverted back to the city when the redevelopment agency was dissolved in 2012, adding more financial constraints to our vulnerable general fund, Hall said. “A lot of this is unclear for many residents so it is the city’s priority to hold various community outreach workshops to educate and clarify questions.” Hall said. “These efforts will allow residents to engage and assist city staff prioritize important services and projects and identify revenues opportunities that will continue to make the city a ‘Nice Place to Live.’” Hall added, “As we move forward in the upcoming year, we would like to hear from you. Please visit the city website regularly or sign up for ‘Notify Me’ at www.foutainvalley.org on topics of interest to you to get updates www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Police vs. Fire date changed Fundraising basketball game rescheduled to Feb. 27

GGUSD plans info night Feb. 9

The ninth annual Police vs. Fire basketball game, originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 23, has been changed to Saturday, Feb. 27 at Fountain Valley High School. The 6 p.m. game is a benefit for the girls basketball program at Fountain Valley High. The Fire Department has won seven of the eight games played between the city’s two public safety departments. Presale tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and children. Tickets at the door are $6 for adults and $4 for students and children. The evening will include vendors, food sales, drawings and a silent auction. More information: Call Stefanie Zumbo, president of the FVHS Girls Basketball Booster Club, at (714) 299-1126 or email her at sazumbo@gmail.com

Free financial workshop is Feb. 9

Prudential Advisors will hold a financial workshop Feb. 9 in Fountain Valley. The free workshop is sponsored by several local Fountain Valley business owners and will focus on unforeseen non-financial issues people face when approaching retirement. Local residents and business owner sponsors participating in this event include Waheeda Nawabi of Setara Salon, Lauren Stipe from iMortgage, and Roberto Banke from Rosy Dental. The evening will feature food and drinks and a time to mingle. It is set for 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at Setara Salon, 17100 Magnolia St. Persons interested in attending can call Prudential Advisors at (949) 300-6854 for more information.

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Heart disease is topic Feb. 17

Heart Health is the topic of a free seminar that will be offered Wednesday, Feb. 17 at the Palm Island Senior Apartments in Fountain Valley. Dr. Kristine Arthur, an internal medicine physician with MemorialCare Medical Group, will provide updates in prevention, risk factors, signs and symptoms, and screening tools for detecting heart disease. A light lunch will be provided following Dr. Arthur’s presentation. The seminar is set for 10:30 a.m., to noon, and reservations are required by calling (800) 636-6742. Pam Island is at 11300 Warner Ave.

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Garden Grove Unified School District parents are invited to attend a free information night to learn more about the California State Standards and student assessments. The information night is set for 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9 at Allen Elementary School, 16200 Bushard St. More information: (714) 663-6503 or www.ggusd.us

Kindergarten info meetings are Feb. 16

The Fountain Valley School District will host two Kindergarten Parent Information meetings on Feb. 16 at the district office. The first meeting is set for 9-10 a.m. and the second is from 6-7 p.m. Information will be available on: full-day kindergarten, transitional kindergarten, early entry kindergarten and preschool, and extended school programs Parents are welcome to attend either meeting. While not required, the favor of an RSVP would be appreciated. Call (714) 843-3283 to let the district which meeting you would like to attend. The district office is at 10055 Slater Ave.

Friends of Library free movie is Feb. 26

The Fountain Valley Friends of the Library will present their monthly free movie, “Pillow Talk,” at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26 in the library, 17635 Los Alamos St. Info: (714) 968-9196.

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Senior winter dance is Jan. 29, Valentine’s Day lunch is Feb. 11

The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center will hold its annual winter dance from 7-9:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 29. Tickets cost $7. Entertainment will be provided by Now & Then Band. The Center has also planned its Valentine’s Day Luncheon for 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11. Tickets are also $7. Both events are sponsored by Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center and will be held at the Center, 17967 Bushard St. For more info, call (714) 593-4446.

DR. VEDA FAITH AFSAHI, DDS 10533 SLATER AVE. FOUNTIAN VALLEY (714) 964-2970

Dr. Veda & staff love caring for and supporting the Fountain Valley community. Over the years we have had the pleasure of sponsoring many community programs. We would love to meet more of the wonderful families of Fountain Valley. Call us to find out about our new patient special or to schedule your child’s free kindergarten assessment.

Tax assistance to be available to seniors

Local seniors needing tax assistance are invited to make appointments at the Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center. Assistance will be available from Feb. 1 through April 13. Assistance is available from 5-8 p.m. Mondays and 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays during that time period. Those seeking assistance should bring a copy of last year’s tax return, all forms, W-2s and 1099s, information about any other income and information for all deductions and credits. Volunteer tax preparers will be able to transmit tax returns directly to the IRS and state Franchise Tax Board. The service is available to low- and moderate-income taxpayers only. Taxpayers with complex tax returns are advised to seek professional tax assistance. More information: (714) 593-4446.

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Chamber of Commerce to recognize local businesses at

Awards Luncheon By MARY PARSONS CEO, FV Chamber of Commerce

ach year the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce holds an annual Business and Leadership Awards program to recognize those businesses in the community that excel in community leadership, best business practices, community spirit and more. The businesses are nominated by their peers in the Chamber of Commerce. This peer-to-peer recognition speaks highly of the businesses that are nominated for these awards. This year there are four categories of nominations: MARY PARSONS Community Spirit, Leadership Excellence, New Business and Home-based Business. The awards will be presented at the annual luncheon to be held Feb. 23 in the Mile Square Golf Course Banquet Room. In addition to the Business and Leadership Awards being presented, the Chamber will also be honoring the Police Officer and the Firefighter of the Year at the February luncheon. 30

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Chamber planning November excursion to Ireland

The Fountain Valley Chamber of Chamber and CI Destinations are planning a new trip—this one to Ireland. The trip begins Nov. 1 and includes round-trip airfare; airline fuel surcharges, taxes and fees; seven nights at a first-class hotel; 10 meals, sightseeing per Itinerary, admissions per itinerary; professional tour manager; baggage handling; and hotel transfers. Among the highlights planned: the Muckrose House, the Cliffs of Moher, St. Patricks Cathedral, Wicklow National Park, Adare Village, Blarney Castle, Trinity College, the Book of Kells and the Old James Whiskey. The Chamber is offering a $100 discount off then cost for those who sign up prior to March 1. The cost is $3,099 per person, double occupancy. More information: (714) 962-3822.

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Breakfast Business Connection is Feb. 19

The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Breakfast Business Connection from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19 at the Ayres Hotel, 17550 Brookhurst St. More information: (714) 962-3822.

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Fountain Valley High School student Carly Perri has qualified for the U.S. Olympics swimming trials.

Sight set on Olympics Fountain Valley High student Carly Perri has qualified this year to compete in the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, an event that determines who will represent the United States Swim Team at the Olympic Games this summer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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ountain Valley High School junior Carly Perri’s sunny personality brightens every class she is in. Carrying mountains of textbooks and sporting a signature student body cardigan, Perri never misses an opportunity to say “hello” to every familiar face in the hall. However, this friendly demeanor masks Perri’s aggressiveness and agility in the water. At just 17 years old, Perri has qualified this year to compete in the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, an event that determines who will represent the United

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States Swim Team at the Olympic Games this summer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. “To qualify for the Olympic Trials is my biggest goal and dream. It’s an absolute honor to be at the same level meet as pro-athletes and Olympians and I am so thankful to be able to experience something not many get to do,” Perri said. Although she has been swimming her entire life, Perri began swimming competitively in a city summer league when she was 9 years old. A coach there recognized Perri’s natural affinity for the water, and recruited her to swim with the Golden West College team in more serious competitions. At 10, Perri moved to the Novaquatics swim team. This move to a large, nationally ranked team was crucial to Perri’s growth as a swimmer, she said. At 12, Perri won two events at the Junior Olympics and qualified for sectionals. She raced at Junior Nationals, the largest competition for swimmers under 18. At the Olympic Trials this year, Perri hopes to qualify in the 100-meter backstroke, the 100-meter butterfly, and 200-meter butterfly for the Olympic team. Perri recently traveled to the Winter Junior National Championships in Texas. This is her 6th time at a national competition, yet Perri was nonetheless nervous. “There was definitely a lot of pressure because I had many college coaches watching my events that are in the process of recruiting me for their college swim team. But it’s the type of pressure that motivates you to do your best in all races,” said Perri. As she progressed through her swimming career, the small hour that she previously dedicated at the pool during her younger years increased rapidly. Perri now practices four hours a day. She advises young swimmers to swim out of sheer devotion for the sport. “Keep swimming as long as it is you making the choice to go to practice each day,” she said. E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

Focused on the Bell The FV Bruins football program prepares middleschool students to win and keep the coveted trophy. By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine

Bill Konieczny has a goal—make sure the coveted Victory Bell becomes the possession of Fountain Valley High School—and stays there. Konieczny, better known as Coach K, is the current assistant freshman coach at FVHS under Coach Mike Kral and has become well acquainted with the entire FVHS football program. “I see the kids in the community. I see the families. I see the desire and dedication,” Konieczny said. “So I decided to aid in the hard work that comes with the ‘hard work and dedication’ theory high school football families are built on. The community of Fountain Valley is rooting the high school on big time, and they deserve a turnaround.” To that end, Coach K is placing his focus on seventh- and eighth-graders through the FV Bruins youth football program. The Bruins participate in the 4Vertical ELITE League, as well as Matt Lienart Flag Football program.

“What I do is provide a training regimen that makes a very smooth transition for these young kids, many of whom have never played tackle football, into high school football,” Konieczny said. Currently, Coach K and his staff are training two teams of seventh- and eighth-graders under the name of Fountain Valley Bruins. “Both of these leagues were designed specifically to simulate high school pre-season passing leagues for middle school athletes,” Konieczny explained. “FVHS has been well represented in these leagues for the past few years, but we need to make the push to be league champions and let the rest of the Orange County football community see what we have been doing in Fountain Valley.” He added: “We are looking for any and all seventh- and eighthgrade quarterbacks, wide receivers and defensive backs to compete in the ELITE leagues with us. If kids are planning to play high school football at Fountain Valley, they should be involved with the FV Bruins. More information: Email Coach K at cchscoachbk@gmail.com

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er boss asked her to step into his office. He said, “My wife and I were talking about you last night after we read the newspaper article about you. I know you must think you’re better than everyone else because you are more generous STEVE SCHULTZ and have impacted more lives, but all that good you do is really a selfish act because it makes you feel good. Altruism doesn’t exist.” She was shocked and saddened at her boss’ reaction. The woman who was featured in an article about the mentoring work she did with teenagers replied, “When you love people you give to people. If a byproduct is feeling good, it’s still altruistic if the intent was not to gain anything in return. I’m sorry you’ve never been generous enough to experience that. Bless you.” And she walked out. Sadly, the more good you do, the more others who don’t give will resent you for it. Most will never thank you and some will even attack you for being generous. Give anyway. Where there is love there is giving. We must love larger. We must give greater. We must be kinder. The movie star, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, often posts on his social media different gifts and good deeds he does 38

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for his fans. Some criticize him for self-promoting. But The Rock knows that by sharing some of his actions of giving he will inspire his fans to do good for others. Like an iceberg, most of our good works will never be seen, but by showing some, you show others how it should be done. In order to build a strong iceberg of goodness, you need to answer two vital questions. The first question you must ask is whether you give with a pause or a period. If you pause, wanting something in return like a bellhop who waits after delivering your luggage, that’s not a gift but an investment. However, if you give with no expectation of anything in return, that’s giving with a period. That’s altruism. The second question you must ask yourself is, “Am I giving or disposing?” You have to still want what you’re giving away for it to be a gift. If you donate a can of beans that have

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Exp. 3-31-16

10130 Warner Ave. (east of Brookhurst)

(714) 968-6128

Valid only at Fountain Valley Lamppost Pizza. Cannot be combined with other offers.

Mention FV Living Magazine when ordering

Exp. 3-31-16

VALUABLE COUPON • EXPIRES 3-31-2016

FOUNTAIN BOWL

Fountain Valley's

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24.99

Includes one X-Large 1-Topping Pizza, Large Dinner Salad, and up to 4 Small Sodas.

www.LamppostPizza.com/FV

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25.99

Valid only at Fountain Valley Lamppost Pizza. Cannot be combined with other offers.

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1 LARGE PIZZA with one topping &

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BUY ONE GAME, GET ONE GAME

FREE During open lanes only

Cannot be combined with other offers.

Exp. 3-31-2016

Fountain Valley Living Magazine February 2015

KIDS’ BIRTHDAY PARTY SPECIAL

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PUBLIC BUILDINGS City Hall lobby 10200 Slater Ave. FV Branch Library lobby 17635 Los Alamos St. (by City Hall) FV Police Department lobby 10200 Slater Ave. FV Recreation Center 16400 Brookhurst St. (at Heil) The Center at Founders Village (Senior Center lobby) 17967 Bushard St. (at Talbert)

BIG SCREEN

SCHOOLS Los Amigos High School lobby Fountain Valley High School lobby

SPORTS & PIZZA!

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY BUSINESSES Albertson's Grocery Store Brookhurst and Ellis Alex A. Accetta, CPA & Assoc. 8840 Warner Ave., Suite 204 Chamber of Commerce 10055 Slater Ave., Suite 250 Edinger Medical Center 9900 Talbert Ave. (next to Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center) Fountain Bowl 17110 Brookhurst St. Fountain Valley High School (Sept-June) 17816 Bushard St. Lamppost Pizza 10130 Warner Ave. (east of Brookhurst) Los Amigos High School (Sept-June) 16566 Newhope St. Mimi’s Jewelry 18591 Brookhurst St. (by Albertson’s) Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center 9920 Talbert Ave. (at Brookhurst) UPS Store 18627 Brookhurst St. (by Islands) Yong’s Donuts 18054 Magnolia St. (at Talbert)

1 hour bowling including shoes, 2 slices pizza, 1 small drink, plates/napkins/table cloth, private table for 1 hour, plus 1 free game pass for each young bowler. Just bring your own cake and candles. Birthday child receives a full-size bowling pin!

16.95

PER CHILD Min. 10 children

CALL (714) 963-7888 to book your party.

More details and offers: www.FountainBowl.com Fountain Valley Living Magazine February 2016

Fountain Bowl 17110 Brookhurst St. (at Warner ) • (714) 963-7888 • www.FountainBowl.com E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

Fountain Valley Living Magazine

FEBRUARY 2016

MEMORIALCARE. GOOD FOR YOU.

VOTED BEST HOSPITAL IN ORANGE COUNTY – AGAIN! For yet another year, the people of our community have voted us “The Best of OC.” Maybe that’s why our nonprofit hospital attracts top physicians who are dedicated to compassionate care centered around you. Your health is why we invest in new technologies and minimally invasive treatments for faster healing. Everything we do is focused on keeping you healthy so you can get the most out of life. 1.800.MEMORIAL | MEMORIALCARE.ORG

FEBRUARY 2016

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