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It was Dec. 24, 2008 and we had just returned from our usual big Christmas Eve family gathering. Our phone messaging system told us we Print Production Freedom Printing, Anaheim missed a call—and we’re sorry we did. Mail Preparation Hands-On Mailing, The call was from longtime Fountain Valley resident and television Buena ParKRS personality Ed Arnold who had just received his copy of the first Fountain Valley Living Magazine—the January 2009 edition. ALEX ACCETTA ALEX A. ACCETTA, CPA & ASSOC. Ed’s message of congratulations was so inspiring and moving to us CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER that we still have that message saved in our phone six years later. FV LIVING MAGAZINE Accountant Evelyn Rothert, Starting a community magazine, or any business for that matter, dur- Accetta & Assoc., CPA ing economically shaky times would normally have been a bad decision. 2013 ADVISORY BOARD (VOLUNTEER) But thanks to our readers, our loyal advertisers and our patrons, Fountain SUSAN SAURASTRI, REALTOR, STAR REAL ESTATE MATT TERRY, VICE PRESIDENT of MARKETING, INDPENDENCE BANK Valley Living Magazine has grown and enjoyed the acceptance of this comDAVID TRUONG, OWNER, MIMI'S JEWELRY munity, for which we are so grateful. LARRY CRANDALL, FORMER MAYOR We bring up Ed Arnold because we had a chance to sit down with Ed SANDRA CRANDALL, TRUSTEE, FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT MARCIA MANKER, CEO, ORANGE COAST MEMORIAL MEDICAL CTR and chat a little with one of the hardest-working retirees we’ve ever met. PAUL STIMSON, ORANGE COAST MEMORIAL FOUNDATION You can catch up with Ed by checking out our conversation with him starting on page 8. Fountain valley living magazine® is PRIVATELY OWNED BY Ed, thank you for your kind words and your years of support!

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MR FOUNTAIN VALLEY SIX EVERYDAY GUYS WENT ALL OUT To RAISE FUNDS FOR FOUNTAIN VALLEY CHARITIES DURING THE 2014 MR. FOUNTAIN VALLEY PAGEANT. JOHN ETHERIDGE CROWNED WINNER. Photography by LYNN SEEDEN

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The contestants and their charities John Etheridge for the Fountain Valley Educational Foundation Grady Kerr for the FV Kiwanis Club's Brittany's Closet Dave Secrest for the FV Community Foundation Oleg Suvorov for Elwyn California Kevin Tison for the FVHS Vocal Music Parents Association John Wood for the Talbert Middle School S.T.E.M. Program

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The Mr. Fountain Valley pageant was again brilliantly directed by Jeanne Hexem-Thomas from Independence Bank. JOHN WOOD

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Regular guys with extraordinary guts together raised thousands of dollars for six FV charities during this year's Mr. Fountain Valley Pageant on March 21 at the Saigon Performing Arts Center. The laughter-filled entertaining showâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a parody of a Miss America pageantâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;included "swimwear" competition, "talent," eveningwear and questions. The guys started off the show with a Top Gunesque dance routine that ended up leaving them all shirtless. Science teacher John Wood roped in fellow teachers to appear on stage in penguin outfits as "swimwear" and sang Afternoon Delight for his talent. David Secrest gave a stand-up comedy routine. Real, actual bonafide talent was provided by Oleg Suvorov and his wife, since they're, like, internationally renowned professional dancers and all. Kevin Tison was Mr. Cool appearing as Clark Kent/Superman for eveningwear and as a shirtless cowboy (swimwear). John Etheridge, who had half the town on stage with him, was a hit with his made-up song about Fountain Valley, and Grady Kerr was just plain fall-down funny. And keeping in mind that this is a family magazine, we will spare you the swimwear photos. SEE MORE PHOTOS at E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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'Mr. Fountain Valley' John Etheridge and Vince Bui of Seashore Pest Control share the same philosophy about life and business. And, they're neighbors. Photo by LYNN SEEDEN

Newly crowned Mr. Fountain Valley, John Etheridge, right, and Vince Bui both gave up the corporate financial world to become ... exterminators. They're also good friends and neighbors, and both believe in the concept of giving back to their community.

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ohn Etheridge was once a financial advisor when his exterminator neighbor suggested he switch careers and kill termites for a living. “He lived in a $1.5 million house across the street from me in Laguna Niguel and he was always at home,” Etheridge recalled. “He said, ‘hey, come work with me in the termite business.’” Fast forward to 2010. Now living in Fountain Valley, Etheridge and neighbor Vince Bui struck up a conversation. “I asked him what he did for a living and he said he did termites,” Bui said. “He asked me what I did and I said I was a financial advisor.” Today, the two financial advisorsturned-exterminators are the heart, brains and soul behind Seashore Pest Control, which has nine employees and six trucks. “Business in general, is good,” said Etheridge, who grew up in Fountain Valley, attended K-8 at Cox School and graduated from Fountain Valley High in 1985. “Our company grows every year, and the addition of Vince has changed the company because Vince has a vision of growth.” Seashore Pest Control serves all of Orange and LA counties and some of Riverside County. And while having a successful business is important to any business owner, having the passion to give back is what really drives the both of them. Seashore Pest Control is on Gothard Street in Huntington Beach. When Fountain Valley resident Linda Hahn, a friend and member of the Kiwanis Club of Huntington Beach, invited him to a

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meeting, Etheridge decided to see what it was all about. “I was attracted to the environment,” Etheridge recalled. “There were a lot of geriatrics, but there was also a lot of energy.” So last year, Etheridge became president of the 90-plus member club. Not surprisingly, Kiwanis is all about giving back. “Living your life extends when you give. You’re not just existing,” Etheridge said. Kiwanis does lots of community service, but Etheridge’s favorite project is serving soldiers who are about to be deployed or who have just returned from being deployed. Kiwanis clubs from throughout Orange County host a massive picnic and cook lunch for the soldiers and their families four times a year. For some soldiers, it’s the last opportunity to be with family before heading overseas for 9 months to a year. At Etheridge’s suggestion, Bui joined

the Kiwanis Club of Fountain Valley to provide community service here. “My father was a very charitable man,” Bui recalled. “He always helped out kids and even started a foundation to help kids in schools in Garden Grove. I remember him going to the City Council and asking for a $2,500 grant, which they gave to him. “I was very proud of him. I wasn’t able to grasp his concept at the time, but I’m trying to follow his legacy,” Bui said. Bui’s favorite Kiwanis project is Pins for Kids, an annual even that raises funds for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley, which is building a new club on the campus of Golden West College. Noted Etheridge, “We just want to be able to take care of families and be able to give back.” Both Kiwanis projects are all about giving back. Etheridge likens his philosophy of

life to the Dead Sea. “People think the Dead Sea is dead because of the salt in it. But the Dead Sea is dead because it doesn’t have an outlet,” Etheridge said. “If you don’t have an outlet, nothing will live.”

THE BUG BOYS John Etheridge: Wife Karla and daughters Kaylin, 16, Kira, 14, and Karoline, 13, all students at Calvary Chapel School. Of interest: John was the winner at this year’s Mr. Fountain Valley Pageant. Vince Bui: Wife Nguyet and son Jake, 7, and Allison, 5, both students at Cox Elementary School. Of interest: Etheridge jokes about talking Vince into competing for Mr. Fountain Valley next year.

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Retired Los Angeles-based radio personality and TV sportscaster talks about life in Fountain Valley. By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine

Ed Arnold A conversation with a real Mr. Fountain Valley

d Arnold hasn’t slowed down much. The longtime Fountain Valley resident for years co-hosted KOCE-TV’s nightly news magazine show, “Real Orange.” He joined KOCE-TV in January 2000 after more than 30 years as a sportscaster for KTLA-TV and KABC-TV in Los Angeles. Despite his busy television schedule, Ed has managed to find time to step up for countless local organizations. Here’s just a sampling: In 1968 he became a founding board member of the California Special Olympics and still plays an active role in the organization. And in 1975, he was selected as one of “California’s Five Outstanding Young Men.” He was the 46th president of the California Jaycees, served seven terms as president of the Orange County Multiple Sclerosis Society, five terms as president of the Southern California Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, two terms as president of the Southern California Sportscasters Association and was the charter president of the Fountain Valley Rotary Club. Ed and his wife, Dr. Dixie Arnold, who is chair of the Liberal Studies Department at Vanguard University, enjoy living near their son, Dean and daughter-in-law, Rachel, and grandsons, Jacob and Luke. We caught up with Ed to see how “retirement” is going ...

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Ed Arnold has seen Fountain Valley grow through the decades. He and his wife, Dixie, moved here in 1968 and raised their family here.

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Q. How busy are you these days? A. I’m still a little busier than expected. I thought I’d be doing a lot less but requests still come in for me to emcee or in some cases serve as an auctioneer. I have events booked in to 2015. Retirement gives me ample time so that I can attend more of the things of my grandsons. Both play basketball at Fountain Valley High School. I also attend every home game for the men’s and women’s basketball teams at Vanguard University. Q. How did you wind up in FV? A. My wife and I had been married for three years and we were looking for a place we could afford. We were living in an apartment in Garden Grove. We were driving down Harbor Boulevard and saw a for-sale sign. The price was something we could afford. Q. The magazine is only so big, but can you tell us some of the things you have been involved in over the years in the city? A. The key to me is being involved in the Jaycees. George Scott (former mayor, councilman) found out I was from Fountain Valley and said, “I have a great group you should join.” George came over one day when I was mowing the lawn and he invited me to join. The Jaycees helped get the Boys & Girls Club started. Without the Jaycees, I doubt if I ever would have been so involved all these years. Prior to that I had only emceed a few events. But with the Jaycees I began giving speeches and representing Jaycees at events that I never dreamed I’d be doing. When Ronald Reagan was campaigning at Mile Square Park, I was lucky enough to be the master of ceremonies. Also, the first school (my son) Dean attended didn’t have a Cub Scout pack so I started one from scratch.

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Q. Do you have a particular passion in the community? A. The Boys and Girls Club because we serve so many kids. People don’t realize that we serve as many as we do. I serve on the board of governors, and for the last 12 years or so I’ve been chairman of the annual fundraising auction gala. When we got ready to build the Kingston branch, George Scott asked me to me the honorary chairman. At the first meeting I attended, we found out a gymnasium was not planned for the club. The plan was for the kids to use the Recreation Center. I pointed out that the kids would have to walk through a parking lot, across some open space and past the outdoor basketball courts to get to the gymnasium. So we added a gym to our plans. I remember our first big donation came from Jim Everett of the L.A. Rams for $10,000. Q. What’s your favorite restaurant in town? A. George’s (Euclid and Talbert). I love it, mainly because of the owners. I like a lot of restaurants though – Magnolia Café and Mel’s Diner. ABOUT Ed Arnold Age: 74 Background: Ed came to Orange County in 1958 as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps and played football at Santa Ana College. He earned an associate of arts degree in business at Santa Ana and a bachelor of arts in radio-TV at Cal State Long Beach. Honors: Too many to mention, but he received the 2001 “Visionary of the Year” award from Coastline Community College, and in 2004 he was honored for his 50 years in broadcasting. The Radio and Television News Association of Southern California honored Ed with its “Lifetime Achievement Award” in 2007. Ed and his wife, Dixie, were honored with the “Americana Award” as Orange County’s “Man and Woman of the year” in 2003.

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Singing Goodtimers, from left, singer Anne Romano, musical director Wally Benton and assistant director Bobbie Myers were among those celebrating fellow singer Arthur Saltman's life. Photos by Lorraine Garafalo

Singing from their hearts Singing Goodtimers honor one of their own at a celebration of life

Wayne Osborne is new water district board VP

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orenne Saltman and her husband Arthur have been longtime members of the senior singing troupe, the Singing Goodtimers, who often perform at the Center at Founders Village and other local venues. But with Arthur dealing with Stage 4 lung cancer, Corenne decided to hold a Celebration of Life for her husband of 59 years. So the Saltmans opened their backyard patio for friends and family to honor Arthur in late February. That included a singing tribute by Arthur’s fellow Singing Goodtimers. About 60 people attended the celebration. The Singing Goodtimers is a performance group open to those 62 and older who enjoy singing songs of yesteryear. Each week, they take their group on the road to perform at Bella Terra in Huntington Beach, local schools, assisted living facilities and hospitals. 10

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Corenne and Arthur Saltman smile during the Celebration of Life Corenne planned for her husband.

“It went beautifully,” Corenne said of the event. “ My husband was very happy and was singing with the group, which is wonderful.” For more information about the group, contact Diane Swarts, volunteer services coordinator, at DSwarts@surfcity-hb.org or by calling (714) 374-1544.

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Fountain Valley resident Wayne Osborne has been elected vice president of the Metropolitan Water District of Orange County Board of Directors. Osborne was appointed to the MWDOC Board in 2012. He serves as the director of Division Three, representing the areas of Cypress, Fountain Valley, Los Alamitos, Stanton, Westminster, the western portion of Garden Grove, and nearby portions of unincorporated Orange County. He has a long history of commitment to the water industry, having worked for the city of Fountain Valley for 33 years as the director of public works and engineering. During that time, he developed the city’s water supply master plan, implemented long-term capital improvement programs for water supply, and oversaw the maintenance of all public works facilities, including water and wastewater systems. He was also instrumental in obtaining grant funding for construction of two wells and other key water infrastructure. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Marcia Manker, CEO of Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, is escorted by Assemblyman Travis Allen into the State Assembly where Manker was honored as 2014 Woman of the Year.

Woman of the Year OC Memorial’s Manker honored by Assemblyman

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arcia Manker, CEO of Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, has been honored as 2014 Woman of the Year by Assemblyman Travis Allen (R-Huntington Beach) for the 72nd Assembly District. Manker received the award at a

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special Assembly ceremony at the State Capitol. A leading health care executive in Southern California, Manker has more than two decades of leadership in health care in Orange County. “It is an honor to give recognition to such a respected individual who has significantly advanced the way Orange County views and receives quality health care,” Allen said. “Marcia Manker’s dedication to improving the health and well-

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being of our community has made her a leading example of professional excellence in the 72nd District.” Manker oversees all hospital operations, strategy development and business initiatives at the medical center. She guided the expansion of the Orange Coast Memorial Patient Care Pavilion, a state-of-the-art outpatient structure which opened in 2009. She has also been instrumental in implementing the Orange Coast Memorial Foundation, which provides www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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essential support for the hospital’s notfor-profit mission. As a result of her dedication, Orange Coast Memorial has developed several centers of excellence including the MemorialCare Cancer Institute, an accredited, comprehensive cancer program; MemorialCare Heart and Vascular Institute and the MemorialCare Breast Center. Manker called the recognition a “distinguished honor.” “I am truly privileged to work alongside so many talented, passionate and engaged business leaders, legislators and community members,” Manker said. “Orange Coast Memorial is a remarkable hospital with exceptional physicians, nurses and

other clinicians and support staff, and extraordinary volunteers, board members and supporters.” Manker has also been named the Soroptimist International Huntington Beach Woman of the Year and Orange County Vietnamese American Lions Club Business Leader of the Year. She is also a member of Fountain Valley Living Magazine’s volunteer Board of Advisors. The annual Woman of the Year ceremony celebrates California’s remarkable women as an annual Capitol event to salute community service. During a special ceremony in Assembly chambers honorees are presented with a resolution from the State Assembly recognizing their contributions.

Beginning April 11, City Hall will have new hours on the Fridays it is open. New Friday hours will be 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The change will allow customers to come to City Hall before their work day begins. The additional morning hour, city officials said, will be beneficial to contractors and business people. The new Friday hours will not have an effect on the city’s emergency services, such as police and fire, and will not impact business hours of the Recreation Center or the Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center. City Hall will continue to be closed every other Friday. More information: (714) 593-4445.

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Jim McNeff spent 27 years with the FV Police Department. Now retired, he has written about his police experiences in his book, The Spirit Behind Badge 145.

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For 27 years, Jim McNeff served the city as a member of the Fountain Valley Police Department. Today, he is retired and living in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas, but his police work continues—in the form a a new book, The Spirit Behind Badge 145. In the book, McNeff connects each chapter to a biblical principle while relaying his own struggles to keep his faith strong while on the job. His stories, he said, capture the pressure of being in law enforcement and often find their solutions in Scripture. “There’s not a typical day in police work and there’s not a typical chapter in the book,” McNeff said. “Each is a real life story that happened during my career.” The Spirit Behind Badge 145 is subtitled “A personal walk and devotional with a law enforcement professional." McNeff said his book has a Chicken 14

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Soup for the Soul feel to it. “It grabs you and entertains you,” he said. “I understand that each one of us is in a different place when it comes to faith, but if your reading genre is real life police stories and or Godly principles, you will enjoy the read,” McNeff said. McNeff said he hopes to entertain readers while passing on his emotional and spiritual experiences to other police officers and their families. “I hope they will transfer the biblical principles highlighted and discussed in each chapter to enhance the growth in their life,” he said. The McNeffs moved to Texas to follow their grandchildren. When he retired from the FVPD, McNeff planned to raise German shepherds and train them as service dogs. “The book was born in my mind when I was out training my dogs. I would continue to have one idea after another,” he said.

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Does he miss the FVPD? “I miss the people there tremendously,” he said. “We have a good group of folks. The departments get along together. That’s always been the culture. We provided a level of customer service to our citizens and that takes a good relationship among the departments.” About Jim McNeff Jim McNeff holds a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice from Southwest University and is a graduate of the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute. He and his wife, Jamie, worshiped and ministered at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest for 20 years before relocating to the Dallas-Forth Worth. They have three adult children and three grandchildren. Son Brock is at Biola University, son Jordan is at Vanguard University and daughter Brenna and her family live in Texas. Jim enjoys dates with Jamie, outdoor sports, and playing with the grandkids and his German shepherds. His book can be purchased at barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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FVHS talent shines through in O.C. Register's 'High School Artists of the Year' Photos by ASHLEY LE

STUDENT ARTISTS HONORED: Fountain Valley High School visual arts and performing arts students, from left, Tue Duong, Nikki Tran, Christina Choate and Ian McKibben were nominated for The Register's competition. By JESSIE LE and ALLY LE NGUYEN Fountain Valley High School journalism students

he Orange County Register recently hosted its first “Orange County’s High School Artists of the Year” competition to recognize the talent, hard work and passion displayed by county high school students in the visual and performing arts departments. Fountain Valley High School had its fair share of nominees. Four FVHS seniors were nominated in recognition for their achievements in their respective areas: Nikki Tran for comedic/dramatic acting in theater; Christina Choate for vocal performance/ choral arranging in vocal music; Ian McKibben for 3D art—sculpture and ceramics in visual art; and Tue Duong in film/video. Each high school in Orange County 16

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was asked to nominate one student in the 11th or 12th grade for each of the following categories: theater, dance, instrumental music, vocal music, visual arts and film/video. From there, The Register’s Varsity Arts will choose a top 10 in each category, and then one Artist of the Year in each category. Nikki Tran Nikki Tran’s stage debut was in a middle school musical, “Flapper!”— which she described as being both a terrifying and thrilling experience. She then signed up for a summer improvisation workshop taught at FVHS, enrolled in Theatre 1 her freshman year, auditioned

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for the play, “The Crucible,” and hasn’t stopped performing ever since. “I’m thankful towards Mr. (Robert) Zick for allowing me this opportunity for creative expression and evaluation,” Tran said. Tran created and submitted the video art, “Musings on the Universe,” which won the American Visions Medal from the National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and she was honored at Carnegie Hall in 2013. While she doesn’t plan to major in the performing arts in college, Tran hopes she can continue to dabble in it. “I am confident that this future holds room for artistic flair and creative expression,” she said. Christina Choate Christina Choate, the nominee for vocal music, has been singing since middle school. When she came to FVHS, www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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she moved directly into Troubadours, FVHS’ highest choir group, in her freshman year. “I felt really excited,” said Choate. “I was really grateful to Mr. (Kevin) Tison for nominating me. I love music so much, so it’s been fun to build my way up through the program.” Choate has received a soloist award at the Heritage Music Festival. “In the future...I plan on going into music education,” she said.

nominated,” McKibben said. His interest was first piqued after being placed into ceramics his freshman year, and he continues learning more about the 3D arts, mixing in engineering and design. He intends to continue studying 3D arts in all of its forms and hopefully, mold a future in it. “I am going to pursue industrial design along with furniture design at SCAD over the course of the next four years,” he said

Ian McKibben Ian McKibben was nominated by his teacher, JoAnna Jones, for 3D visual arts, which includes ceramics, molding and melding, and using a wide variety of mediums. “It was an honor just to be

Tue Duong Tue Duong’s experience as a photographer led him to join FVHS’ three publication outlets throughout his high school career—the Baron Banner, the school newspaper; the Baron Broadcast News; and the yearbook team. He is also

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Friends of the Library Spring Sale is April 26

The Friends of the Fountain Valley Library will hold their 14th Annual Spring Home and Garden Sale on Saturday, April 26. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for members and at 10 a.m. for the general public. The sale, which will end at 2 p.m., features home decor and kitchen items, art work, live plants, garden art and hundreds of gardening books. The library is at 17635 Los Alamos St. More information: Call (714) 9621324.

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Congratulations! Congratulations Fountain Valley Living Magazine on winning the Elwyn California Community Spirit award. It was with great pleasure that we heard about your accomplishment of this award. We can think of no more worthy recipient of this prestigious award and feel certain that the selecting committee made an excellent choice. Please accept our warmest congratulations and we wish you the best of luck in everything you do. —Rosy Dental (Rosy, we appreciate everything you do in this community! – Eds.)

Dancing with the Stars—FVHS style Fountain Valley High School will stage its own version of Dancing With the Stars April 4 in the Dr. Paul Berger Gymnasium. This is a fundraiser for the school’s football team and dance team. Football players will be paired with female teachers and dance team members will be paired with male teachers. Each pair will be given a randomly selected style and will perform a two-minute routine. The routine will be scored by judges, and the audience gets to vote as well. Cost is $10. More information: Call Kristie Musso in the school activities office at (714) 962-3301, ext. 4409.

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Miss Fountain Valley pageant set for Nov. 1 The Miss Fountain Valley Scholarship Pageant will be held Nov. 1 at the Saigon Performing Arts Center, organizers say. Contestants in the pageant vie for more than $10,000 in scholarships and other prizes. The winner will also compete at the Miss California pageant in June, 2015 in Fresno. More information and contestant applications are available at www.missfv.com, or by emailing missfountainvalley@gmail.com. More information: Keeli Scott Lisak, (714) 846-7533

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Congregataion B’nai Tzedek 9669 Talbert Ave. Passover celebration begins at sunset on April 14 and concludes on April 22. On April 15, a Second Night Seder is scheduled for 6-9 p.m. in the temple social hall at 9669 Talbert Ave. The Seder is open to the public. Cost is $50 for adults, $35 for those 13 and under and free to children 3 and under. Pajama Tot Shabbat is at 6 p.m. Friday, April 18 at the temple. The 30-minute service includes tot tunes, Tot Torah Talk and tot treats for children 0-8 years old. Shabbat services will begin at 7:45 p.m. on Friday, April 18. On Saturday, April 19, CBT presents "A Triple Threat" with student Cantor Lizzie Weiss and her triplet brother and sister. A night of inspiring music and laughter. $25 general admisison; $50 VIP (reserved seating); $35 (after April 10 and at the door). More information: (714) 963-4611. Passover in Scripture: "And this day shall become a memorial for you, and you shall observe it as a festival for the L-RD, for your generations, as an eternal decree shall you observe it. For seven days you shall eat unleavened bread, but on the first day you shall remove the leaven from your homes ... you shall guard the unleavened bread, because on this very day I will take you out of the land of Egypt; you shall observe this day for your generations as an eternal decree."

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Beachpoint Church 17415 Magnolia St. Saturday, April 19, contemporary worship service at 5 p.m. will be followed by Chick-fil-A sandwiches on the patio. Sunday, April 20, Easter worship with traditional and contemporary elements at 8:30 a.m.; contemporary Easter worship services at 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Coastal Communities Fellowship 10460 Slater Ave. Saturday, April 19, Easter egg hunt on the church front lawn with inflatables, hot dogs, popcorn, face painting and the Easter story, 1-4 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 20, outdoor worship service, 10:30 a.m. Living Waters Christian Fellowship 9801 Talbert Ave. Living Waters will present a drama, “The Living Last Supper,” at 7 p.m. April 11, 12, 17 and 18 at the church. Easter services are at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 19 and 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 20, with an Easter program planned for all services. King of Glory Lutheran Church 10280 Slater Ave. Holy Week worship schedule: Maundy Thursday, April 17, noon and 7 p.m. worship services. Good Friday: April 18, worship services at noon and 7 p.m. Holy Saturday: April 19, annual Holy Saturday Prayer Vigil from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Easter Vigil: April 19, joining with Lutheran Church of the Resurrection from 7 to 9:30 p.m.at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 9812 Hamilton Ave., Huntington Beach.

Cornerstone Christian Fellowship 17575 Euclid St. Good Friday, The Gathering Worship Night, 7 p.m. An evening or worship, prayer and art. Remembering the cross and celebrating the Risen Christ! Preservice community time featuring live music, food and family friendly activities. Easter Sunday, 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services: Celebrate the empty tomb and Risen Christ through worship and the Word. Kids’ egg hunt after each service. More info: www.cornerstonefv.com Fountain Valley United Methodist 18225 Bushard St. Holy Week: Palm Sunday, April 13, service at 9 a.m. at the church. Good Friday, April 18, church open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for open prayer and self-serve communion; Easter Sunday, the church will participate in a 6 a.m. sunrise service at the Huntington Beach Pier and then will hold its regular 9 a.m. service at the church. Shoreline Baptist Church 10350 Ellis Ave. Holy Week: Good Friday service, TBA; Easter service, Sunday, April 20 at 10:30 a.m., followed by Easter egg hunt and fellowship. Fountain of Life Fellowship 9120 Heil Ave. Good Friday service at 7 p.m. Friday, April 18 and Easter morning service Sunday, April 20 at 10 a.m.

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The Fountain Valley Community Foundation offers events and programs throughout the year to help Fountain Valley-based non-profit groups raise funds. Fundraising events include: * Anytime Fitness 5K Run * FV Community Foundation Poker Tournaments (October and March) * Mr. Fountain Valley Pageant The Foundation takes on all the cost and responsibility of planning the events. FV-based non-profits are invited to sell tickets to the events, encourage paarticipation and receive a check for a portion of the money raised. FV non-profits that have participated in past events have earned $1,000-$15,000. Non-profit organizations interested in raising funds by participating in upcoming FVCF events and programs can email info@fvcommunityfoundation.org, or visit www.fvcommunityfoundation.org.

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Annual Easter Egg Hunt is April 19 Thousands of residents are expected to descend on the Fountain Valley Sports Park on Saturday, April 19 for the city’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. This year’s event will feature egg hunts, games, crafts, bounce houses and photos with the Easter bunny. The event kicks off at 8:30 a.m. with a pancake breakfast provided by the Fountain Valley Kiwanis Club. The breakfast includes pancakes, sausage and a beverage for $5. Preferred parking is available for $5 between fields A and B at the Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St. Children can have their photos taken with the Easter Bunny for $2 per photo. The egg hunts will run continuously for ages 11 and under from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Children need to bring their own baskets for the egg hunt. The event is title-sponsored by the Fountain Valley Community Foundation, Fountain Valley Bodyworks, Mimi’s Jewelry, and Rosy Dental. For more information, call (714) 839-8611 or visit www. fountainvalley.org.

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Bowling is just plain fun to begin with. Bowling for a good cause and with a lot of people you probably know can be a lot of fun. The 16th annual Elwyn California Bowlathon is set for Saturday, April 5 at Fountain Bowl. Proceeds benefit Elwyn California, which champions the lives of people with disabilities. Elwyn California is a Fountain Valley-based nonprofit community rehabilitation program that provides vocational rehabilitation, employment services, and employment support services to people with disabilities. “Stuck in the ’70s” is the theme of this year’s disco-themed bowlathon. The basic cost to bowl is $300 for a team of five. However there are other additional team plans available. For instance, the “Last Dance” sponsorship at $500 includes one team of five bowlers, one electronic lane sign of your choice, recognition in Elwyn promotional materials, recognition at the event, appetizers at the silent auction, a taco bar, one pitcher of soda and a $20 per team snack bar credit during the event. Additional sponsorship opportunities ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 are also available. The evening includes bowling, opportunity drawings and a silent auction. Last year, more than 400 people attended the bowlathon and helped raise more than $35,000. To register or learn more, go to www.caelwyn.org/ bowl-a-thon-save-the-date.html or call (714) 557-6313. Fountain Bowl is at 17110 Brookhurst St. The event begins at 4 p.m. 24

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AROUND FOUNTAIN VALLEY Vocal music concert is March 31

The Fountain Valley High School Vocal Music Program’s spring showcase, titled “Impressions” will be presented at 7 p.m. Monday, March 31 at Shoreline Baptist Church, 10350 Ellis Ave. The concert will feature choral music by the school’s seven choirs, including several of their spring festival and competition pieces. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and alumni.

Old Car Breakfast is April 1

The Old Car Breakfast Group will hold its annual fundraising breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 1 at Applebee’s Restaurant, 18279 Brookhurst St. The breakfast will include pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage and choice of juice, coffee or decaffeinated coffee. The breakfast is a fundraiser for the Fountain Valley Classic Car & Truck Show, which is held during the city’s Summerfest celebration. Tickets for the breakfast, at $10 each, can be purchased in advance at the Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center, 17967 Bushard St. Tickets will also be available the day of the event at Applebee’s. After breakfast, the group will depart to visit a local car-related business. There is no admission charge to see the car collection. Those attending are encouraged to drive their old cars. More info: (714) 943-4365.

Walk to End Genocide is April 6

Jewish World Watch and the Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council will celebrate the sixth annual Orange County Walk to End Genocide 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 6 at the Fountain Valley Sports Park on the Great Lawn. The event is set for 1-4 p.m. on the park’s E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

great lawn, 16400 Brookhurst St. The event will include information booths, Tents of Hope, and solar cooker food tasting. The walk begins at 2 p.m. Fees are $20 for adult walkers, $15 for student walkers, $15 for virtual walkers and $5 for children., ages 5-11. For more information call Amy at (818) 501-1836, ext. 204

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Realtors from Star Real Estate will host a document shredding event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12. The event is being held in conjunction with the Fountain Valley Community Foundation’s electronic recycling event the same day and will also be held at the Fountain Valley Sports Park.

Rotary Crafts & Treasures sale is April 26

The Fountain Valley Rotary Club will hold its annual Crafts & Treasures sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26 in the Fountain Bowl parking lot. Hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with setup staring at 7 a.m. Spaces are available for a donation of $25 payable to the Fountain Valley Rotary Club. There is room for 30 vendors. Fountain Bowl is at 17110 Brookhurst St. To reserve a space, contact Ed Sussman at (714) 968-7526.

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

City Council mtg 6 p.m. @ City Hall

for ads and news for the May issue of FV Magazine

Business-BeforeBusiness Networking Breakfast at Sam’s Club 7-8:30 a.m.

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

City Hall CLOSED FVSD Board mtg 7 p.m. @ Fountain Valley School Dance for the Disabled 7 p.m. Rec Center District offices

Old Car Breakfast 8 a.m. @ Applebee's. Tickets required. See page 29 for info.

Deadline

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

Housing & Comm Dev Advisory Bd mtg 7 p.m.

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

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

Bingo 6:30 p.m. @ FVHS cafeteria

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

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

15 Tax Day

PALM SUNDAY

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

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

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

PASSOVER begins

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

EASTER DAY

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

Last day of Passover

Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Chamber Luncheon @Mile Square Park Banquet Hall, Noon

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

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

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

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

Elwyn California Bowlathon @Fountain Bowl

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

GOOD FRIDAY

Bingo 6:30 p.m. @ FVHS cafeteria

(Volunteers also needed during this time to garden and spruce up the park)

E-Waste 9 a.m.-4 p.m. FV Sports Park ...and Document shredding 9 a.m.-noon FV Sports Park

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

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

City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall

Bingo 6:30 p.m. @ FVHS cafeteria

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

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

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

Saturday 5

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19 HOLY SATURDAY Annual EASTER EGG HUNT @ FV Sports Park 8:30-11:30 a.m.

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

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

Rotary Club's "Crafts & Treasures" sale, 8 a.m. @Fountain Bowl parking lot

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

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

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City Hall CLOSED

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

City Council mtg 6 p.m. @ City Hall

Mother's Day

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Memorial Day Ceremony 10 a.m. at Veterans Park (next to the library)

Bingo 6:30 p.m. @ FVHS cafeteria

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

Kiwanis Club meets 12:15 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl Chamber Mixer at Studio OC, 18120 Brookhurst St., Suite 28, FVSD School Board meeting 7 p.m. 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

17 FV Relay for Life 9 a.m. @FVHS track

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

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

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

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

Bingo 6:30 p.m. @ FVHS cafeteria

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

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

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

City Hall CLOSED

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

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

City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall

FV Monster Concert 7:30 p.m. @FVHS

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

Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at Mile Square Golf Course, 11:30 a.m.

Fountain Valley Historical Society luncheon Noon @ Heritage Park

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

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

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

Planning Commission 6 p.m. @ City Hall

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

Seniors Spring Dance 7 p.m. @ Founders Vlg

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

Saturday 3

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

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Paint appeal

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Art class instructor Beth Chilcott, above, watches over Mary Taddeo's shoulder during an art class at the Center at Founders Village Senior Center. Joanne Herbel of Fountain Valley, below, works on her painting during an art class at the Fountain Valley Senior Center.

Art class draws seniors to new experiences By LOIS ROTHSCHILD For Fountain Valley Living Magazine

or 17 years Beth Chilcott taught art at Valley Vista High School, awakening at-risk students to the beauty of landscapes, the angles and shadows of a still-life arrangement, even portraits of people. Today, one of her classrooms is the Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center. Each Wednesday morning a room at the center becomes an art studio, with easels set up on 28

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Chilcott said her students see things differently when they’re looking at the same thing. “At first we keep it simple. Students can bring photos or magazine pictures or cards. Drawing experience is helpful, but this is not a threatening environment. People don’t have the same ability, but you can learn to do art.” Barbara Ahumada has been a student at the Fountain Valley Senior Center for nine years and drew and painted as a young woman. She returned to art in 2005, and has been recognized for some of her work and has exhibited in galleries. “I do it to be entertained,” she said with a smile. “But it’s OK to be a failure. I try to diversify, painting in oil and watercolors, portraits, some landscapes and a still life.” She visits lots of galleries, including the Huntington Beach Library’s art exhibits, and is a member of the Huntington Beach Art League. Lately she’s been working more with geometric shapes. Some seniors are nervous at the beginning, said Connie Bradford, reflecting on her own inexperience in art. She started taking lessons from Chilcott about two years ago and paints in oil. “I was scared to death,” she said. “But they were encouraging, and still are. I wanted to do it so badly, so I’m willing myself to do it. I’m not good by any means, but I love it. I’m getting it by osmosis.” Most students have their own ideas. Some copy paintings from the old masters, but there’s no pressure to be a gifted artist. Chilcott brings in pictures and postcards to get them started, but there are no rules to follow. “Teaching has to be personal,” she said. “Whether they’re kids or adults, you want them to succeed.”

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Snapshots from the annual Chamber of Commerce Awards Luncheon

Business-of-the-year awards recipients were given commendations from local, state and federal elected officials during the Chamber of Commerce's annual awards luncheon. Photo below: Mayor Michael Vo, left, was on hand to honor the awards recipients.

Businesses honored at awards luncheon; Fountain Valley Living Magazine wins its first award

The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce held its second annual Business Awards Luncheon Feb. 25 at Los Caballeros Racquet and Sports Club. Longtime Fountain Valley resident and TV personality Ed Arnold served as master of ceremonies. Businesses were nominated in the categories of entrepreneur, community service, environmentally conscious, homebased and new business. TDL Law Firm won the Hyundai Motor America Entrepreneur of the Year award. Nothing But Bundt Cakes was selected New Business of the Year. Bartwood Construction won the environmentally conscious award. Nerium was the ome-based business winner, and Fountain Valley Living Magazine won the Elwyn Community Spirit Award, which is the magazine's first-ever award.

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April 3: Business Before Business Networking Breakfast, 7-8:30 a.m., Sam’s Club, 17099 Brookhurst St. April 8: New member orientation, 5:30-7 p.m. location TBD April 22: Monthly networking luncheon, presented by Rainbow Environmental Services, 11:30 a.m. at David L. Baker Golf Course Banquet Room, 10410 Edinger Ave. April 23: Chamber-SuperStarz Spring Mixer Business Table Top, 5-8 p.m. at David L. Baker Golf Course Banquet Room, 10410 Edinger Ave.

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Woman's Club scholarship social a success

The Fountain Valley Woman’s Club raised $7,166 at its fourth annual Spring Scholarship Social March 15 at the Assistance League of HB. The evening included a live auction with guest auctioneer and former mayor and councilman Larry Crandall that brought in $2,680. The Woman’s Club social raises money for scholarships for graduating high school seniors in Fountain Valley and the Police Academy scholarship fund for returning combat veterans at Golden West College. Among the guests were Assemblyman Allan Mansoor and wife Janniffer; Mayor Michael Vo; Council member Cheryl Brothers; FVSD Trustee Ian Collins; FVPD Captain Kevin Childe; FV Rotary Club President Gary Hickman; Assistance League of HB President Elect Marlene Ryan; FVSD school board candidate Jim Cunneen and volunteers from the Fountain Valley Community Foundation. 38

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Volunteers from the Fountain Valley Community Foundation, above, were among the guests at the recent Woman's Club scholarship fundraiser. Former Mayor Larry Crandall, seated, was the auctioneer for the event.

Left: Assemblyman Allan Mansoor and his wife Janniffer were among the guests at the fundraiser.

Woman’s Club fundraiser to support Thomas House April 29

Social co-chairwoman Jean Hardy, left, said the event was a “total success, thanks to the commitment of the committee and the efforts of its auctioneer.” She is pictured with Robin and Gary Fayette.

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The Fountain Valley Woman’s Club will hold a fundraiser on April 29 at Stonefire Grill to support Thomas House Family Shelter. Thomas House is a shelter that provides the resources necessary for homeless families with children to become self-sufficient. Stonefire Grill will give 15 percent of your tab (excluding alcohol and specials) to the Woman’s Club’s fundraising efforts if you dine between 4 and 9:30 p.m. on April 29. A flier must accompany your restaurant order for your tab to count. You may download the flyer from the club’s website at fountainvalleywomansclub.org. More information: Kathleen Rockney at (714) 968-5102.

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Senior Center offers tax assistance

The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center is offering tax assistance on Monday evenings and Wednesday afternoons through April 14. Seniors seeking tax assistance can make an appointment by calling (714) 593-4446. Those seeking help should bring a copy of last year’s tax return, all forms, W-2s and 1099s, information about any other income and information on any deductions or credits. Volunteer tax preparers can transmit returns directly to the IRS and the California Franchise Tax Board.

FVHS to present ‘Young Frankenstein’

The Fountain Valley High School Theater Department will present Mel Brooks’ musical comedy “Young

Frankenstein” in the high school’s outdoor theater in April. The musical is a wickedly inspired re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend based on Mel Brooks’ film masterpiece. The story's setting is 1934—in a Transylvania locale stolen from Dracula and fused, humorously, with the Swiss Alps. “Young Frankenstein” will be performed April 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 and 11. For ticket information go to www. fvhstheatre.com. Fountain Valley High School is at 17816 Bushard St.

Day of Community Service is April 26

Volunteers will be out in force in Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach on April 26. The Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council will hold its 2014 Compassionate Day of Community

Service on that Saturday. More than 1,000 local residents will tackle dozens of community service projects in both cities, done in collaboration and coordination with schools, churches, local governments, nonprofits and senior centers. Here are the projects planned in Fountain Valley: Mile Square Park beautification project (350plus volunteers); Mile Square Park Nature Center renewal project (50 volunteers); various Fountain Valley Parks beautification projects (100-plus volunteers); Masuda School cleanup (100-plus volunteers); Heritage Park painting and repair project (20 volunteers). Persons interested in volunteering cancall (714) 315-7720 or email ServiceDayHBFV@gmail.com. SEND US YOUR NEWS: Email us with your Fountain Valley news and announcements to FVMagazine@Live.com

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OPENING DAY: The Bronco Major Dodgers, above, pose for their official team photo. Graydon Scott of the Pinto Minor Angels, left, takes a break for lunch during opening day ceremonies. Sam Heffern, lower left, gets in some batting practice prior to an opening day game. Ethan Rumney, below right, of the Mustang Minor Pirates pitches on opening day.

Fountain Valley Pony Baseball held its opening day March 8 at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. Activities included opening ceremonies, team photos and several games. This year, the league boasts nine age divisions and more than 900 players.

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egative one plus negative one equals negative two. It does not equal zero or become a positive

number. What is true in math is true in life. When you respond to someone else’s negativity with your own negativity, you do not equal things out. You bring more negativity into your own life. And your anger becomes your downfall. I’ve never met a happy angry person. Anger is the mask the unloved wear to Steve Schultz hide their hurt. Anger is negative emotional energy – as is hatred, revenge, rudeness, fear, violence, greed, jealously, insecurity, and judgment. Positive emotional energies are love, forgiveness, kindness, joy, peace, generosity, gratitude, confidence, and empathy. You need to rid yourself of any negative energy. All anger you hold on to is holding you back from total happiness. What you don’t deal with doubles. The anger over the dishes is never really about the dishes, but about something much deeper that’s never been dealt with. You must learn to forgive if you want to give yourself happiness. Learning to let go of your hurt and release your anger is the most important work of your life because you reproduce who you are. An unhappy parent doesn’t produce happy children. Think to that culminating scene in Star Wars series where Luke Skywalker is feeding off anger while pummeling his dad, Darth Vader, with his light saber. As Luke cuts his dad’s hand off, he looks at his own mechanical hand that his dad cut off years earlier. E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

Luke has the epiphany that he is becoming the dark force his father is by being fueled by anger. Releasing his anger and grabbing hold of love, Luke immediately puts down his light saber. Luke turns to the Emperor and says, “I’ll never turn to the dark side. You’ve failed your highness. I am a Jedi. Like my father before me.” By leading with love, Luke conquers the Emperor, saves himself, restores his father back to a Skywalker, and liberates the entire galaxy from the Empire’s rule. You don’t have to be a Jedi to use the force. You already have the power to heal yourself. Most people never heal because they’re afraid to be vulnerable and let their heart break and sit in that pain. But walls don’t keep pain out; walls keep pain from getting out. We owe it to ourselves, to our children, and to everyone we lead, to be completely happy people. Once you

remove the anger, you make room for love. Only when you are full of love, can you fully love others. You can’t keep negative energies from being sent to you, but you can keep negative energies from being sent by you. You are responsible for the energy you give to the world. When you encounter strong negative energy in your life, put down your light saber and choose to respond with greater forces of positive energy. Negative one, plus two, equals one. And that’s always a positive outcome! About the writer: Steve Schultz is an English teacher at Fountain Valley High School and is a published writer. He has been published four times in Educational Leadership Magazine and is a contributing writer in five books: Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for Writers; Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times for Teens; Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inside Basketball; Hey Leader...Wake Up and Hear the Feedback; and A+ Teaching: 180 Ways to Enhance Your Success As a Teacher.

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ll 10 schools in the Fountain Valley School District have been selected by California Business for Education Excellence to its 2013 Honor Roll. This is the second year in a row that every Fountain Valley School District school has been named to this list of top schools in California. Of California’s 10,296 public schools, 2,099 were named on the 2013 Honor Roll, about one in five. The California Business for Education Excellence consists of state business leaders who are committed to improving public education, closing the achievement gap and helping to ensure college readiness and success. The 2013 Honor Roll was named in February 2014. The 10 Fountain Valley School District schools named in both the 2013 and 2012 CBEE Honor Roll are Newland Elementary School, Oka Elementary School and Talbert Middle School in Huntington Beach, and Courreges Elementary School, Cox Elementary School, Fulton Middle School, Gisler Elementary

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Student musicians come together for Monster Concert

The Dr. Paul Berger Gym was packed March 6 as local elementary and middle school bands and orchestras joined with Fountain Valley High’s Royal Regiment for a “Monster Concert.” The concert has become a longstanding tradition and a fun night of music and a fundraiser for the Fountain Valley Educational Foundation, the non-profit organization that raises funds for the Fountain Valley School District. The foundation helps support music, arts, science and technology in elementary and middle schools.

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The Moores celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on April 18.

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WHO: For nearly 35 years, Dan and Finnabea have been senior pastors at Living Waters Christian Fellowship in Fountain Valley. WHAT: The Moores will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on April 18. Dan and Finnabea met in 1963 while attending a private Christian College in Fresno. Today, they have three children plus their spouses, nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. QUOTE: “They are a beautiful example of true love and the commitment of faithfulness in a Godly marriage,” said their daughter Deena Querry. OF INTEREST: At a church service in 1963, Dan saw a girl praying at the altar. Before he knew who she was, he felt that God spoke to him and said he would marry that girl. Dan and Finnabea began dating and were engaged shortly thereafter. They moved to Fountain Valley in 1976 to one of the frontage houses on Talbert Avenue to serve as pastor of Living Waters. —Curt Seeden 46

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