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FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER here are lots of fun, upbeat events happening in COLUMNIST town this month. You’ll read about them in this INTERN WRITER-PHOTOGRAPHER INTERN PHOTOGRAPHER issue of Fountain Valley Living Magazine. GINTERN PHOTOGRAPHER But there is one event that takes on a far more serious topic. This year, the Fountain Valley Police Department’s Every 15 GADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE GREG JOHNSON, (714) 642-2583 Minutes program will be held at Fountain Valley High School on Thursday and Friday, March 10-11. It starts at 10 a.m. Thursday. PRINT PRODUCTION FREEDOM PRINTING, The school’s junior and senior students will witness an alcohol-re- ANAHEIM MAIL PREPARATION HANDS-ON MAILING, lated traffic accident and its consequences. The program’s name was BUENA PARKRS derived from statistics that show every 15 minutes someone in the ALEX ACCETTA United States dies from an alcohol-related traffic accident. The proALEX A. ACCETTA, CPA & ASSOC. gram is presented each year at either Fountain Valley or Los Amigos CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER high schools. FV LIVING MAGAZINE ACCOUNTANT EVELYN ROTHERT, The goal of the program, police say, is to reduce alcohol-related ACCETTA & ASSOC., CPA traffic collisions in the community. The program is presented prior to prom and graduation ceremonies, which makes this a timely event, 2016 ADVISORY BOARD (VOLUNTEER) SUSAN SAURASTRI, REALTOR, STAR REAL ESTATE police said. The Fountain Valley Police Department, Fire Department DAVID TRUONG, OWNER, MIMI'S JEWELRY and CARE Ambulance participate in the reenactment. LARRY CRANDALL, FORMER MAYOR This a program that’s designed specifically for young drivers, but SANDRA CRANDALL, TRUSTEE, FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT MARCIA MANKER, CEO, ORANGE COAST MEMORIAL MEDICAL CTR any motorist in town can take away a lot from the Every 15 Minutes PAUL STIMSON, ORANGE COAST MEMORIAL FOUNDATION program.

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Fountain Valley High School, in a photo from the 1960s, and the same view of the school today.

TURNING 50

Fountain Valley High anniversary celebration is March 4 By KRISTIE-VALERIE HOANG Fountain Valley Living Magazine

ountain Valley High School invites the community to help salute 50 years of educational excellence at the school’s 50th anniversary celebration Friday, March 4 at the high school. The celebration welcomes back alumni, former teachers, administrators and staff members as well as potential students. The entire community is invited. “Why should people come back? Well, Fountain Valley is a very unique institution,” said art teacher Michael 4

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Eich, one of the anniversary celebration planners. “It’s got huge community support.” The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with an open house. Various teachers will open their classroom doors, as areas of the school have drastically changed since its opening in 1966. Student clubs and organizations will be selling food and drinks from 5:30 to 7:30 around the bowl. Showcases by FVHS performing arts groups, such as the Royal Regiment, Choir, Dance Team, Theater Department, and Pep Squad, will be taking place on the bowl stage. A ceremony will begin at 7:30 in the bowl featuring a historic slideshow and a symbolic time capsule.

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Mayor Cheryl Brothers and the rest of the Fountain Valley City Council, as well as officials from several school districts, are expected to attend the celebration Additionally, five former Fountain Valley High principals are expected to attend. Also planned are designated meet-up areas for alumni, teachers, and staff from each decade. The school will also be selling 50th anniversary T-shirts and commemorative FVHS pins. “There’s a feeling that this is family... The students and teachers back in the ‘60s and ‘70s and everybody involved made it happen and laid the footprint down that has carried on for 50 years,” Eich said. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Elwyn Bowlathon set for April 9 This year’s bowlathon will have a Great Gatsby theme and will include a fun night of bowling, food and opportunities to win drawing and silent auction prizes. The event benefits Fountain Valley-based Elwyn California, which provides work and services to people with disabilities. The basic cost to bowl is $325 for a standard team of four and $400 for a corporate team. Additional sponsorship opportunities ranging from $200 to $2,000 are also available. Individuals and businesses can participate by donating an auction prize, bringing several bowling teams or sponsoring or

underwriting a part of the event. Bowlers will be treated to appetizers as well as dinner that includes Sloppy Joes, salad, chips, drink and a sweet treat. A drawing will also be held with a 55-inch Vizio Smart TV as top prize and a $500 Apple gift card as second prize. Tickets are $5 apiece or $20 for a book of five tickets. For tickets, contact Stephanie at steinigwegs@elwyn.org Fountain Bowl is at 17110 Brookhurst St. The bowlathon is set for 4 to 7:30 p.m. Information: Call (714) 5576313.

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Woman’s Club Scholarship Social is March 19

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The Fountain Valley Community Foundation will host the community Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament on Saturday, March 5 at the Center at Founder’s Village Senior and Community Center. The popular tournament is unique because your $50 registration fee as well as an additional $10 goes straight to the nonprofit of your choice. The tournament usually attracts more than 200 participants, and every

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player will receive a tournament T-shirt as well as the opportunity to win prizes. Special prizes will be given to those who make it to the final table. To register online or for more information about the tournament, visit www.fvcommunityfoundation.org. Cost to players paying at the door is $60. Registration opens at 5 p.m. and the first hand is dealt at 6 p.m. The Center at Founders Village is at 17967 Bushard St. More information: E-mail Matt Taylor at wcdebate@aol.com

Learn to bowl and have a ball

Fountain Bowl is once again offering its popular Learn to Bowl classes this month. Classes will be held at 6 p.m. every Monday from March 7 to March 28. Cost is $49.95, which includes a custom fitted and drilled bowling ball. Fountain Bowl is at 17110 Brookhurst St. (714) 963-7888.

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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, call Jean Hardy, event chair, at (714) 309-5660.

Lenten fish bakes on Fridays at Holy Spirit

The Knights of Columbus will hold their Lenten fish bakes from 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays, March 4, 11 and 18 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 17270 Ward St. The menu features fried and baked fish, clam chowder, fish stew, pasta, vegetables, French fries, cole slaw and more. Beer and wine are also available for purchase. Cost is $9 for adults, $5 for children. Information: (714) 963-1811. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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The Old Car Breakfast Group will hold its annual fundraising breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 5 at Applebee’s Restaurant, 18279 Brookhurst St. The breakfast raises funds for the Fountain Valley Classic Car & Truck Show, which is held each year during the city’s Summerfest at the Fountain Valley Sports Park The breakfast will include pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage and choice of juice, coffee or decaffeinated coffee. Those attending are invited to

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For the record Fountain Valley High School swimmer Carly Perri (above) is hoping to qualify this year to compete at the U.S. Olympics Swimming Trials. Because of a reporting error, an article that appeared in the February issue of Fountain Valley Living Magazine mischaracterized Perri’s status with the Olympic swim trials. Editor’s note: Our apologies to Carly, her family and friends. We have enjoyed covering her swimming accomplishments over the years in Fountain Valley Living Magazine, and we are cheering her on. 8

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drive their old cars. After the breakfast, attendees are invited to visit a local car-related business at 10 a.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance at The Center at Founders Village, 17967 Bushard St.

Senior drivers offered free vehicle safety program The city is offering senior drivers a free opportunity to check how their cars “fit” them. The Recreation and Community Services Department in conjunction with AAA, AARP, and the American Occupational Therapy Association, will host the CarFit senior drivers program from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, March 7. CarFit’s professionals take older drivers through a 12-point checklist with their vehicles, recommending mi-

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nor adjustments that help make their cars “fit” better for comfort and safety. An occupational therapist is also on hand to provide information to seniors on how to maintain and strengthen driving health. The CarFit event will take place at the senior center, 17967 Bushard St. Space is limited, and participants must be pre-registered. To register, call Christy Borack at The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center at (714) 593-4446, Ext. 478. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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The Fountain Valley Fit Body Boot Camp 5K Run/Walk, held Feb. 6 at the Sports Park, attracted more than 700 runners this year. FV Fit Body Boot Camp owners Sam and Zenia Joyner and the Fountain Valley Community Foundation staged this community event. The event had a super hero theme and the Mayor’s Choice winners of the super hero costume contest were Jodi Kohanek as “Superwoman,” and Emily Saguero as “Batgirl.” After the race, runners were invited over to Lamppost Pizza where Zenia Joyner and Lamppost owner Johnny Borden came up with some healthy post-race menu items.

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FVHS alumnus motivates students By KRISTIE-VALERIE HOANG Fountain Valley Living Magazine

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FVHS alumnus Richard Kuo provided some motivational and inspirational advice to students during two assemblies at his alma mater.

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Fountain Valley High alumnus and motivational speaker Richard Kuo returned to his alma mater on Feb. 12 for an inspiring talk during two assemblies. “It’s amazing. It’s great to come back. One of the things I forgot was the vibe and culture (of the campus). The students are really great, and the energy is higher than it was back then,” said Kuo, who still lives in Fountain Valley. Kuo shared his own high school journey, filled with the classic girl problems and difficult courses. However, despite roadblocks in high school, Kuo urged students to see the positive sides of the obstacles in their lives. “It makes me remember that I went through that, and I was stuck in that same situation where I felt hopeless. But being a speaker now, I realize that there is hope out there and it starts with accepting yourself,” he told students. Kuo also advised students to stop the cycle of self-degradation by appreciating themselves for who they are. “When you give love to yourself, you will get love from yourself and others,” he said. Kuo’s anecdotal stories seemed to resonate with the students. “I think that personal stories are the most powerful thing,” he said. “That is how we leave our legacy. It’s by living through the challenges we had, and at the end of the day, making decisions for ourselves to become better people.”

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Star Real Estate Realtor Susan Saurastri with the help of youngsters Jackson and Grace Frahm and former Chamber of Commerce CEO Bev White put together “blessing bags,” filled with toiletries and necessities, which are given to homeless people in the area.

FV’s Pete Haak organizing Comedy Relief shows

Comedy Relief Orange County is being held at the Strawberry Bowl in the historic downtown district of Garden Grove. This event is being organized by longtime Fountain Valley resident Pete Haak, organizer of the Fountain Valley Classic Car and Truck Show. Joining Haak is Stephen Terry, well known in Fountain PETE HAAK Valley for organizing Dog Day Afternoon as part of Fountain Valley Summerfest and Howling Halloween in the Park at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. This event is a six-week benefit comedy showcase featuring headlining comedians from across the country. Cindy Burns and her Funniest Housewives of Orange County are performing on opening night, March 23. Burns has received numerous comedy awards and was voted Orange County’s Funniest Comic. E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

Don Friesen will headline the March 30 show, and two-time Emmy Award winner Judy Gold will be on stage on April 20. Comedy Relief Orange County is a benefit for five local charities: the Orange County Fire Services Association, CHOC Children’s Hospital, Orange County Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Barks of Love, and Reaching Youth Through Music Opportunities. To learn more about Comedy Relief Orange County or to purchase tickets, visit www.thestrawberrybowl.com or call (949) 922-6319. The Strawberry Bowl is at 12762 Main St., in Garden Grove.

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A salute to Fountain Valley High School distance runner Dylan Bivens and his mom, Elizabeth Fellows Wade, who both finished the LA Marathon on Valentine’s Day. Dylan is from a blended family and we mistakenly used the wrong last name when we featured him in the February issue. While he has run many distance events, including half-marathons, this was his first marathon and he finished with a time of 5 hours, 37 minutes. Mom Elizabeth finished the 26.2-mile race in 5 hours and 5 minutes. Quite an accomplishment. Congrats to both!

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Veterinarian Dr. Tom Scherer retires after 40 years at Warner Avenue Animal Hospital.

Dr. Tom Scherer started examining our newest cat Waco, an orange kitten that wandered into our lives. “I heard most orange tabby cats are males,” I said to him, because I read it on the Internet so it must be true. “Nope, this one is a girl,” Dr. Scherer declared to my shock and even Waco’s. Obviously not the toughest diagnosis in the world for a vet, but for the past 16 years, Dr. Scherer has had all the 14

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answers for our family’s cats. Tom Scherer has spent the last 40 years at Warner Avenue Animal Hospital. On Jan. 29, he retired. A tall man with white hair and a bushy white beard, Tom Scherer does more than diagnose and treat your pets. He takes the time to teach you about the various maladies that can attack our beloved animals, and presents every option for treatment. Debbi Morrell lives in Buena Park, but when her pets are ill, she makes the drive to Fountain Valley to see Dr. Scherer, and she’s done so for the past 20 years. “We’ve always been so impressed with him,” Morrell said. “We originally came here because our Labrador

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retriever needed surgery and Dr. Scherer gave us the best price.” Morrell was among about 25 well-wishing pet owners who stopped by the animal hospital Jan. 29 for punch and cookies to celebrate Scherer’s long career. A lot of us feel we may not have seen the last of Tom Scherer. But for now, he’s content to enjoy his modest car collection and find other things to do. “I’ve got a friend who runs a mission in Santa Ana,” he said. “I might spend some time helping him.” In the meantime, Warner Avenue Animal Hospital’s newest vet—Dr. Lesley Black, will join Dr. John Hartwick and Warner Animal’s pleasant and helpful staff. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Brent Waterworth was named Firefighter of the Year by his peers at the annual Badge Ceremony.

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Fountain Valley Fire Chief Tony Coppolino honored members of his department for their service, recognized several new hires and announced a promotion at the 2015 Fountain Valley Fire Badge Ceremony on Jan. 29. The ceremony included the announcement of the 2015 Firefighter of the Year and the recipient of the annual Ron Chamberlain Award. “There was a time when we held the Badge Ceremony in the fire station with all the electrical lines and chords,” recalled Battalion Chief Ron Cookston, in his opening remarks at the ceremony. The department honored three members—David Dukellis, Nick Fasullo and Brent Waterworth—for their 10 years of service, and recognized Rob Tysor and Fire Chief Tony Coppolino for 25 years of service. The ceremony also featured the promotion of Capt. Brian McKay to training captain and recognized new hires Kevin Cadengo as administrative aide; Chad Beatty as firefighter/paramedic; Stephen Quezada as firefighter/paramedic; Dawn Springborn as Emergency Management Service manager; and Michelle Rudaitis as fire marshal. The Fountain Valley Firefighters Association www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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FV Firefighter Gordon Cromwell will compete in 69-floor climb to support Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

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ountain Valley firefighter Gordon Cromwell is headed up to Seattle early this month, with “up” being the key word. Cromwell will compete in the 2016 Scott Firefighter Stairclimb, a fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in the state of Washington. Last year, 1,900 firefighters from 330 different fire departments competed and raised $2.2 million for blood cancer research. “It’s something I’ve been wanting to do,” Cromwell said. “I grew up in the Seattle area and my family still lives up there.” Cromwell and the other competing firefighters will climb 69 floors wearing their full turnout gear, including oxygen tank in the tallest building in the United States west of the Mississippi River. “This is a charity event put on by Scott Safety, the company that manufactures the breathing apparatuses we and others use,” Cromwell said. Cromwell estimates that the gear and airpack he will wear adds 50-60 pounds. “I train at work to stay in shape for the job anyway but I’ve ramped up the training,” the 11-year Fire Department veteran said. “I’ve been training with a 40-pound disc on a stair treadmill at my gym, and this past month I’ve been going down to Thousand Steps Beach in Laguna Beach” Competitors at the Stairclimb will scale 788 feet of vertical elevation of the Columbia Center, which computes to 1,356 steps. This is the 25th anniversary of the Scott Stairclimb, and organizers expect another 1,900 firefighters to compete. In the past the competition has attracted firefighters from as far away as Australia and New Zealand. “There’s no other event like this in the world,” Cromwell said. “None of the money raised goes to me or the Fountain Valley Fire Department or to Scott Safety,” the 44-year-old firefighter said. “It goes to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.” To donate to Cromwell’s cause, go to www. llswa.org, hit the donate button, and it will steer you to a page where you can donate on his behalf.

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Courreges tank house fundraisers are underway

The Fountain Valley Historical Society is making plans for its early April fundraising barbecue party and auction to help raise funds to move the Courreges Ranch tank house to Heritage Park. The oldest structure in the city is being preserved by the Courreges family, but it will cost about $75,000 to move and reinstall the 27-foot-tall tank from its current location—the Courreges farm at Talbert Avenue and Newland Street—to Heritage Park next to the library. The Historical Society maintains the park, which is also home to several other historical buildings. Persons interested in donating any amount to the effort or who would like an invitation to the fundraising barbecue (38 tickets still available at this printing) can call (714) 847-7714 or email us at fvmagazine@live.com for additional information.

Vendor openings available at FV Home & Garden Show

This year’s Summerfest, set for June 23-26 at the Fountain Valley Sports Park, will feature a new event on Sunday, June 26—the Fountain Valley Home & Garden Show and Vintage Market. The show will feature home improvement products, exhibits and services. Vendor fees are $150 for a 10-foot-by-10-foot-booth. Interested vendors can call (714) 847-7714 or go to www.fountainvalleyhomeshow.com.

Historical Society luncheon is March 20

The Fountain Valley Historical Society will hold its bi-monthly luncheon and general meeting at noon Sunday, March 20 at Heritage Park, next to the Fountain Valley Library. Guests and potential new members are welcome. Cost is $10. RSVP: Sharon Cope: (714) 963-3594.

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Taste of Fountain Valley is April 23

The Fountain Valley Schools Foundation will host the 12th annual Taste of Fountain Valley on Saturday, April 23 at The Center at Founder’s Village. This year’s event, set for 6-10 p.m., will feature menu samples from restaurants, caterers, food trucks and food and beverage vendors. This is the Foundation’s premier fundraising event and is designed to further the Foundation’s goal of enriching each Fountain Valley student’s academic experience by providing cutting edge technology and resources to inspire them to think, to create and to achieve. Presale tickets are $55 per person or $95 per couple. Ticket prices go up to $90 per person and $110 per couple after March 23. Presale VIP tickets are $100 and include three drink tickets, five raffle tickets, a swag bag and access to the VIP lounge, a wine glass and access to VIP servers. The price increases to $115 after March 23. The Fountain Valley Schools Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, and all donations are tax deductible. For tickets, go to www.tasteof fountainvalley.com

Rabbit adoption is March 12

Pet Supply and Rabbit Rescue will host a rabbit adoption event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 12 at the Pet Supply store, 28545 Brookhurst St. For more information, call Tracy Rowan at (714) 962-2071.

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The Pacific Life Foundation has made a $1 million donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley to help build a new Boys & Girls Club on the campus of Golden West College. The new club is slated to open in spring 2016. It will be part of a three building “family campus” complex on the Golden West College campus, including the school age club supported by Pacific Life Foundation, a gymnasium, and a preschool. Pacific Life Foundation presented Club CEO Tanya Hoxsie with a $1 million check at their annual grant awards ceremony on Jan. 21. The new “family campus” is expected to serve up to 2,500 youth per year, primarily from the Ocean View School District. It is estimated that 70 percent will come from low-income households. The first of the three buildings, the Robert Mayer Child Development Preschool, was completed in 2011 and serves more than 200 Huntington Beach area children each year. Construction on the school age club and gymnasium is underway and the club is expected to open on March 28, on time for local schools’ spring break. “A gift like this is transformational E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

for our organization,” Hoxsie said. “The club has been working toward our dream of bringing California’s first Boys & Girls Club on a college campus to our community for about 10 years. Pacific Life Foundation is helping us finally make that dream a reality.” Hoxsie added, “We are so grateful that Pacific Life Foundation sees our community’s kids as their best investment for a great future in this community. We are proud to partner with Pacific Life Foundation and name our new school age Club in their honor.” There are several ways to get involved with the new Pacific Life Foundation Branch of the Boys & Girls Club. To learn about enrollment opportunities, beginning with full days during spring break or after school programs starting in April, call (714) 531-2582. The club still needs community support to fully fund the Family Campus and there are still several smaller naming opportunities available at the new Pacific Life Branch and and Gymnasium. To learn more or make a contribution to the Building Dreams capital campaign, visit www.buildingdreams campaign.com or call (714) 309-4962.

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It was a full house at the Trinity League vs. Sunset League banquet, emceed by Fountain Valley resident Ed Arnold.

d S n l a a m r G IDEA Trinity vs. Sunset baseball tourney a win-win for all

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hink of it as the first exhibition game of the baseball season. Fountain Valley High School assistant baseball coach Chris Sorce thought it would be a fun idea to hold a pre-season baseball tournament pitting Sunset League teams (Fountain Valley, Edison, Huntington Beach and the rest) against Trinity League teams (Mater Dei, Santa Margarita, St. John Bosco and the rest). He tossed out the idea to coaches and the powers that be from both sides with no complaints, so he moved forward.

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baseball chatter featuring college and high school coaches and players, Major League players, scouts and even an umpire. Fountain Valley resident Ed Arnold served as master of ceremonies, but because this was a baseball-themed event, Ed was given the title of “commissioner of ceremonies.” Sorce said they opened the evening by inviting umpire Dick Jolly, who after being introduced, was soundly booed by the crowd. “It was all in good fun,” Sorce added. The event was so successful that

several coaches turned to Sorce during the evening and noted, “You’re going to need a bigger room next year.” “You never know how thing are going to turn out but you always want it to be great,” Sorce said. “I must have gotten 50 emails, texts and calls—people were so complimentary.” Sorce also decided to invite a couple of first responders with either Trinity League or Sunset League credentials. “When you were a kid growing up you always looked up to the fireman and the policeman,” Sorce said. So in attendance during the evening

were Fountain Valley police officer Mike Fitzpatrick, who played baseball at Santa Margarita High, and Fountain Valley High grad Rob Sharpnack, who was the CIF Player of the Year in 1985 when Fountain Valley won the CIF championship and who is now the Chief of Police in Costa Mesa. Another highlight was the introduction of former Mater Dei High and Arizona State standout Cory Hahn, who is paralyzed from the waist down after being injured in his third college game in 2011. The standing ovation lasted for more than two minutes, Sorce said. The tournament was held in mid-February as we were going to press with this magazine. “This was a great night with great memories—getting a bunch of baseball guys in the same room,” Sorce added. “We really hit a home run.”

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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

7 Coffee with the Mayor 10 a.m.–Noon Heritage Park

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

FV Woman’s Club luncheon, 11 a.m. CarFit Vehicle Safety @ Claim Jumper Program, 9 a.m. $20 per person @Founders Village Sign up: (714) 593-4446 RSVP: Laura Woods (714) 403-3990 See page 8. E-mail: fvwcluncheon@ yahoo.com

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

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22 Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. The Center at Founders Village (Senior Center) FV Chamber Luncheon 11:30 a.m. @ Mile Square Golf Course

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

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

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

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

Every 15 Minutes 10 a.m. (through Fri) Fountain Valley High Planning Commission 6 p.m. @ City Hall

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

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

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

FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @ Fndrs Vlg Lenten Fish Bake 5-7 p.m. @ Holy Spirit FVHS 50th Anniversary Program, 5:30 p.m. @ the high school City Hall CLOSED

FVSD School Board 7 p.m. @ Dist Office

City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall

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

25 GOOD FRIDAY

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

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

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26 Annual Easter Egg Hunt @ FV Sports Park 8 — 11:30 a.m. See page 26

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5 Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. The Center at Founders Village (Senior Center) Old Car Breakfast Fundraiser 8 a.m. @ Applebee’s. Tickets required. See page 8. City Council 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

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

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

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

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

Deadline to order an Honored Hero Banner. Call (714) 593-4670

HCD Advisory Board 6 p.m. @ City Hall

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

Planning Commission 6 p.m. @ City Hall

20 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. at FV Regional Hospital, Saltzer Room 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 FVSD School Board 7 p.m. @ Dist Office

FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Business Connection 7:30 a.m. @ Ayers Hotel City Hall CLOSED Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

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

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City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall

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

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Historical Society Fundraiser BBQ for “Save The Tank House,” FV’s oldest structure. Info and ticket pricing: (714) 847-7714

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

9 Elwyn California Bowlathon 4–10 p.m. @ Fountain Bowl See page 5

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

16 Rotary Club Volunteer of the Year Awards 6 p.m. @ Mile Square Banquet Center E-Waste 9 a.m.-4 p.m. FV Rec Center Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

Community Volunteer Day with projects planned for FV. See the Mayor’s Column on page 31 for contact info Coffee with the Mayor 10 a.m.–Noon Heritage Park Taste of Fountain Valley 6 p.m. Founders Village; See pg. 20

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Let the egg scramble begin Annual Easter Egg Hunt is March 26 at FV Sports Park The city’s biggest one-day event of the year is set for Saturday, March 26 at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. The annual Easter Egg Hunt, which last year attracted about 6,000 people, will give children the opportunity to gather Easter eggs during a morning of continuous egg hunts. Inside the plastic eggs are candy, toys and other trinkets. The Easter egg hunt is free, and parents are reminded to make sure their children have baskets to collect the eggs. Activities begin at 8 a.m. and include a pancake breakfast served by the Kiwanis Club of Fountain Valley ($5 and up), free carnival games, entertainment, inflatables, crafts, and $2 photos with the Easter Bunny. The city’s Recreation and Community Services Department promises lots of prizes and a surprise attraction. Children can also enter a coloring contest. The coloring page can be picked up at the Recreation Center or by going to

www.fountainvalley.org/community/communityservices/ specialevent. The Recreation Center and Sports Park are at 16400 Brookhurst St. More information: (714) 839-8611.

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This year’s self-guided tour is set for April 30 and May 1 and will feature 35 residential gardens from Long Beach to San Clemente. Traditionally, a few Fountain Valley homes are on the tour. The Mary Lou Heard Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to continuing Mary Lou’s life work. Through the donations received during the 2015 tour, the foundation raised $14,631 for The Sheepfold, a shelter for women in crisis and their children. Visit thesheepfold.org to find out more about its services.

If you’re interested in adding your home to the tour or if you want to see some of the homes that have been on previous tours, go to heardsgardentour.com. Fountain Valley Living Magazine’s photographers will be there to take photos of any Fountain Valley home on the tour. E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

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Mimi’s Jewelry store owner David Truong explains to the Courreges School students the light qualities of a gem when they visit his store for a learning fieldtrip.

A gem of a fieldtrip

Mimi’s Jewelry transforms into geology classroom. Courreges Elementary School teacher Danielle Dennis brought students to Mimi’s Jewelry where the youngsters received a fun lesson from store owner David Truong on gem identification, checked out stones close up with a microscope and even broke open geodes to see what’s inside. All the children left with Junior Gemologist certificates.

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re you “The Voice of Fountain Valley?” Kevin Tison, the vocal music director at Fountain Valley High School, is once again staging a solo singing competition showcasing talented students at the high school. The event is set for 6 p.m. Saturday, March 5 in the FVHS gym. The competition, Tison says, is in the same style as “American Idol” and “The Voice” but all done “with Fountain Valley style.” Last year, junior Paige Taylor won, performing Gravity by Sara Barellis in the first round, Skinny Love by Birdy in the second round and then offered her own arrangement of Funny Valentine in the final round. The Voice winner will receive a prize package valued at more than $150 that includes VIP tickets to see The Voice filmed in Hollywood, a meet and greet with some “very special guest artists” and a feature article in the April issue of Fountain Valley Living Magazine. The top three finishers will also receive trophies and the second-place finisher will win $100 in gift cards, while the third-place winner will receive $75 in gift cards. The vocal competition starts at 6 p.m. in the gym at Fountain Valley High School. More information: fvhsvocalmusic. com

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Tax assistance 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 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.

Coffee with the Mayor

Mayor Cheryl Brothers is hosting an informal somewhat-monthly gathering starting in March for interested FV residents who would like to come have coffee with her and chat for a little while. The first “Coffee with the Mayor” will be 10 a.m.–noon Monday, March 7 at Heritage Park. Another one is scheduled for 10 a.m.–noon, Saturday, April 23. Heritage Park is the small fenced historical park next to the library.

City has two sandbag stations

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 additional information, call (714) 593-4600.

Local businesses receive Chamber awards By MARY PARSONS CEO, FV Chamber of Commerce

ach year the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize businesses in our community for excellence in various categories. These businesses are nominated and the winners selected by their peers in the business community, reflecting the high quality of MARY PARSONS customer service, professionalism, and integrity the nominees exhibit in their business practices. The 2015 Business and Leadership Excellence Awards were presented to the winners at the Chamber’s annual luncheon on Feb. 23. Here are the nominees and winners for each category. We congratulate all those that were nominated, and recog36

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nize those that were selected by the independent panel of judges as the winner in each category. We encourage all the readers of Fountain Valley Living Magazine to visit and help support all the businesses in Fountain Valley. The categories for this year’s awards were: Community Spirit sponsored by Elwyn California Winner: Zenia Joyner, FV Fit Body Boot Camp Also nominated: Johnny Borden, Lamppost Pizza; Coastline Community College; and Debby Becket, Hyundai Motor America Leadership Excellence sponsored by Hyundai Motor America Winner: John Etheridge, Seashore Pest Control Also nominated: Marcia Manker, Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center; and Joe Badalian, Fountain Valley Regional Hospital.

Winner: Level 27 Media Also nominated: RWR Marketing-Bob Richardson, and Graphic Design and ONEHOPE Wine-Bari Hospodarec Fountain Valley Chamber Chair Winner: Pete Haak

We also want to congratulate the Police Officer of the Year, Henry Hsu; and the 2015 Firefighter of the Year, Brent Waterworth, who were each recognized at the Awards luncheon. Looking forward, the Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating our 50th anniversary with a special luncheon on April 26. Join us for this momentous occasion, and look for more information at www.fvchamber.com or in this column next month. More information: (714) 962-3822.

New Business: Winner: Ramon Galvez-Arango Architect Also nominated: Mobϋl-the Home Mobility Store

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FV United AYSO All-Star team prevails The FV United took first place in the 2015-2016 American Youth Soccer Organization Area K All-Star Tournament in January. The team is comprised of boys, 12 and under, from AYSO Region 5 (Fountain Valley). The team finished the tournament with a 6-0 record, scoring 31 goals while allowing just seven.

Team members are: Jonathan Arellano, Kevin Canlas, Mason Doan, Alexis Gonzalez, Devin Hayford, Casey MacLyman, Eddie Murillo, Heriberto Padilla, John Pham, Jayden Sandoval, Joseph Trujillo, and Jacob Wilson. Mark Foan is the head coach, and Duc Tran is the assistant coach.

The Fountain Valley High School Football Boosters and the Michael Musso Memorial Fund will host the 11th annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moose Invitationalâ&#x20AC;? Golf Tournament on Monday, June 27 at Mile Square Golf Course. The annual event helps raise money for the Fountain Valley High School Baron Football program and the Michael Musso Memorial Fund. Michael, a 2004 graduate of Fountain Valley High School, lost his life in a car accident July 29, 2005. Through this fundraiser, a scholarship is given to a four-year Baron football player each year. Cost to play is $150 per golfer. The tournament features a four-person scramble, longest drive contest, closest to the pin contest and putting contest. The price includes green fees, cart fees, practice range, door prizes, gift bags, buffet lunch and banquet dinner. Registration and practice begin at 11 a.m. and the shotgun start is at 1 p.m. A banquet dinner follows at 6 p.m. There are various sponsorship packages available. For more information, go to www.fvhsfootball.com

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mericans used to love lofty aspirations. We didn’t quit because it was hard. I’m reminded of President Kennedy’s speech when he said, “We choose to go to the moon and do these things not because they are easy, but because they are hard.” Yet, we now STEVE SCHULTZ have a culture that looks for the easy—failing to realize that nothing easy ever makes you better. What will be your moon moment? What grand aspiration do you have that will give your life great inspiration? And do you have the character to work harder the harder it gets? I’ve never seen a group embody the “moon mentality” more than this year’s Fountain Valley High School boys’ basketball team. In fact, our first day of practice this year was not in a gym. It was spent together as a team building a rocket ship out of Legos, which would serve as a metaphor for what they would be doing all year together—doing what was hard. In my 13 years coaching high school basketball, this team is the most successful I’ve ever seen. I’ve coached teams at Los Al that had Division 1 athletes on it who won more games and league championships. But what is different

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