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A community steeped in holiday traditions

Tradition is a hallmark of Fountain Valley, and December is no better proof of it. Years ago, the city’s annual tree lighting was held as part of the first City Council meeting in December. The council would meet for its traditional changing of the guard when the mayor pro tem would become mayor and a new mayor pro tem was selected. The council would temporarily adjourn, head outside to the front of City Hall and gather with about 40 community members around the "Freedom Tree" (it's still there ... the tall evergreen tree near the fountain). Someone would plug in the Christmas lights. The council would pose for photos, and then it was back to the meeting. One year, they added a card table with cookies and hot cocoa for attendees. Then one year a choir was added. The event lasted maybe 15-20 minutes. Eventually, the Community Services staff was turned loose to do what they do best, and today the city's “Tree Lighting” event attracts 6,000 people at the Fountain Valley Sports Park for myriad activities, the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus, entertainment, food booths and a fireworks show. There's still hot cocoa and cookies. Here’s another example: This year’s Christmas in the Gazebo at Heritage Park is in its 27th year. Heritage Park is a much smaller venue, but still, 200-300 people show up for an afternoon of caroling, hot chocolate and baked goods. More recently the event has added craft vendors, a deejay and a magician to entertain all in attendance. This event is run completely by Historical Society volunteers. The city's Tree Lighting is from 4:30-8 p.m. Dec. 5, and Christmas in the Gazebo is set for 1-3 p.m. Dec. 12. These are fun family community events that your children will someday look back on— probably when they are grown, married and bringing their children to the same events.

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Snapshots from the annual VFW Veterans Day ceremonies around town

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Masuda Middle School honors namesake at annual Veterans Day event

Masuda Middle School paid honor to its namesake at a packed Veterans Day ceremony during a schoolday on the school grounds. The school is named after Kazuo Masuda, an American of Japanese ancestry who was killed in action in Italy in 1944. Kazuo Masuda was a member of the famous “Go For Broke” 42nd Regimental Combat Team and rose to the rank of staff sergeant. Special guests at the ceremony were Kazuo’s brother Mas his wife Lily and several other Masuda family members, as well as fellow VFW member Nori Uyematsu from the Kazuo Masuda VFW Post in Westminster. Masuda student Madison Martell sang the National Anthem, and the Masuda School Symphony Orchestra and newly formed Monarch Choir performed “America the Beautiful” with teacher Rob Covacevich directing.

Flags fly at Courreges

Courreges Elementary School held its Veterans Day flag ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the school. Students planted hundreds of flags on the school field during the ceremony. Students also wrote individual “Thank You Hero” letters that were placed on walls and fences at the school and were on display during the ceremony. School and city dignitaries and parents were on hand for the ceremony.

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Bob Chermak often played TAPS for the VFW ceremonies for Veterans Day and Memorial Day, and played as recently as Nov. 11, 2015.

Services set for Dec. 21 for Korean War veteran Bob Chermak

Valor and honor at Veterans Park More than 350 people attended the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 at Veterans Park. The ceremony featured keynote speaker Tom Gorla from the Freedom Committee of Orange County and comments from Rep. Dana Rohrabacher and state Sen. Janet Nguyen. Once again VFW Post 9557 and its auxiliary teamed with local Girl Scouts to present the program. Girl Scout Troop 1380 member Klohe Hauber coordinated the Girl Scout efforts for the event.

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Fountain Valley lost a true patriot with the passing of Bob Chermak on Nov. 19 at the age of 81. Bob and his wife Laura for years have been active members of VFW Post 9557 and its Auxiliary and organized many Veterans Day and Memorial Day services at Veterans Park over the past several years. Bob graced the cover of Fountain Valley Living Magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s October 2015 issue, posing with Veterans Day Ceremony co-organizer Girl Scout Klohe Hauber at the FV Veterans of Wars Memorial. Bob served three years, 1951-54, in the U.S. Marine Corps and served in Korea and attained the rank of corporal. He was with the First Marine Division, First Marine Regiment, First Marine Battalion. In the battalion he was assigned to the Headquarters and Service Company and was a field radio operator. He was assigned to a tactical air control party. He has medals for Korean Service with three stars as well as the United Nations, National Defense Service and Good Conduct. Services are scheduled for Dec. 21 at Christ Lutheran Church, 760 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. The time of the service has not been determined yet. He will be buried at Riverside National Cemetery. Fountain Valley Living Magazine

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Eva White started taking swim lessons at Fountain Valley High School when she was 5 years old. She's now the school's assistant principal.

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Assistant principal reflects on a longtime connection to FVHS. By EVA WHITE FVHS Assistant Principal

s we begin our celebration of 50 years of excellence here at FVHS, I am reminded of how long I have actually been connected to the school and the various people who have come and gone. My earliest memory of this great school is when I was 5 years old and taking swim lessons in the high school pool. When I was 9, I remember performing with my Girl Scout troop in the high school cafeteria as well as attending an awards banquet for something in that same cafeteria when I was 11. At that age I understood that this was going to be my high school and I had started 6

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feeling pride in the school. When I was in eighth grade I started going to all the varsity football games because my sister was a varsity cheerleader and I wanted to feel a part of the school I would be attending the following year. It was easy to get swept up into the excitement and exuberance of school spirit as the crowd cheered on the mighty Baron Football team. I started my ninth-grade year in the fall of 1983. I still remember my first day as a student on the campus. I have fond memories of sitting in classrooms with teachers like Ms. Tolson, Coach Coen and Mrs. Cooney. By the time I graduated from FVHS in 1987, I had accumulated so many amazing memories from football games, to pep assemblies, to club activ-

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ities, to theater performances as well as making lifelong friendships with some pretty special people. One person in particular, who touched my life in a way that I would never be the same, was history teacher John Bovberg. He became more than a teacher as he was my mentor, my friend, and ultimately a part of my family. He saw potential in me where he inspired and encouraged me to become a teacher. I did my student teaching in the fall of 1993 in the social studies department. I was hired as a full-time teacher that spring. I married my husband, Steve, that same year, he himself a FVHS alumnus having graduated in 1985. He was part of the mighty Baron football team that won back-to-back Sunset (Cont. on page 9) www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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FVHS senior Claire Pritchard finds a home with theater and Mock Trial By KRISTIE-VALERIE HOANG For Fountain Valley Living Magazine

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n ivory cap tucks her normally wild, curly hair neatly into a bun. Her usual, confident stature hides behind a draping 17th century gown. Her eyes are muted, covered with clouds that are peculiar to her normally piercing gaze. “Adultery, John,” she says. Her voice trembles, while rain drop tears threaten to slip from her eyes. Each audience member hangs on her every word. It’s as though Fountain Valley High School senior Claire Pritchard disappeared, and Elizabeth Proctor materialized. Pritchard starred in FVHS’s production of “The Crucible,” a 1950s play written by Arthur Miller. The drama takes place in 17th century Salem, when witch trials were a regular occurrence each day. “The Crucible” explores adultery, sin and sacrifice. As Elizabeth Proctor, Pritchard portrayed John Proctor’s scrupulous wife. Their marriage, feigned by scandal, survives through time and trial until John’s fated death. “The Crucible” is Pritchard’s first main role since her freshman year. “Playing Elizabeth Proctor has been

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(Cont. from page 6) an incredible experience and made me rediscover my love for being on stage, not just behind the scenes,” Claire said. Previously, Claire worked behind the scenes as part of the theater’s crew. Running lights, painting sets and taping marks have been her specialties. “Being on cast and crew not only gives a comprehensive understanding of theater, but I've also met some of my best friends through crew and had some experiences I'll never forget,” she said. However, the FVHS Theatre isn’t the only stage Pritchard performs on. She is also the captain of the school’s Mock Trial team. Every week, she spends hours after school practicing with her prosecution and defense team. As with theater, she joined Mock Trial in her freshman year.

She said it is her passion for her activities and the friendships she’s formed that motivate her to strive. In the future, Claire aspires to attend University of California, Berkeley. She plans to attend medical school to specialize in oncology research, specifically, in finding treatments for the advanced stages of melanoma. Though, through the lessons she has learned in academics, this isn’t to say that Mock Trial and theater have not been indispensable part of her development. “I would also be awkward and unsure of myself, especially when trying to voice my opinion. The last three years on Mock Trial and theater have forced me to fake it ‘til I made it, and, now, I've made it,” she added.

League championships as we had won two Edison games in a row. As I was starting my teaching career my husband was ending his 4-year stint as a football coach at the school. One might say that he and I bleed Baron blue. Our daughters grew up on this amazing campus. Throughout my career as a teacher here, they have been to too many events to count. They grew up knowing they too would graduate from here as their parents had three decades before them. Our daughter Maddie graduated in 2014 and our youngest Emily will graduate in 2017. I’m assistant principal now, my daughter is still a student and we’re making new stories and memories all the time. So if you are interested in how my story continues, come find me on campus or come out to visit us on March 4, 2016 for our 50th celebration.

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Tet Festival to be held at Mile Square Park The 2016 OC Tet Festival at Mile Square Park will celebrate the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. The event, which has previously been held in other Orange County cities, is slated to be held at Mile Square Park for the first time. The three-day festival, a celebration of Vietnamese cultural and artistic heritage, will be held Feb. 12-14 and is open to the public. Attractions include the Vietnamese traditional ritual grand ceremony, a lion

The Fountain Valley School District would like invites parents and students to its first Polar Day Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 12 at Talbert Middle School. The event has been a dream of Talbert teacher John Wood (that's him in the yellow jacket), who has conducted research in Antarctica and even “Skyped” his students during expeditions. Polar Day is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will offer a variety of experiences TA I Nfrom talks by guest speaking scientists, UN E S T .fun polar-themed games, science experiJ U N E 1ments, food trucks, and more. 3 19 5 7 Cost is $10 for a family of up to four C A people, and $3 for individuals. Register online at http://goo.gl/forms/qxrzqgNKFo, and bring a check payable to “Talbert PTO” at the school’s front office. The school is at 9101 Brabham Drive, Huntington Beach.

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and dragon dance, firecracker show, modern hip hop artists, martial arts demonstrations, multi-faith services, chess competitions, karaoke competitions and more than 100 vendor booths. The event will also offer food, drinks (no alcohol), carnival rides and games. The festival is put on by the Vietnamese Community of Southern California, an organization based in Garden Grove. Hours will be noon-10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13-14. The free event will be held near the corner of Euclid Street and Edinger Avenue. For more information, call (800) 4046616 or visit www.octetfestival.org or www.hoitetcongdong.org.

Trash collection, street-sweeping holiday schedules

The holiday season means some adjustments in both trash collection and street sweeping in the city. Rainbow Environmental Services observes the following holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. The Dec. 25 Christmas holiday is on a Friday, so Friday’s trash collection will move to Saturday, Dec. 26. New Year’s Day is on Friday, Jan. 1, so Friday’s trash collection will move to Saturday, Jan. 2. Christmas Day street-sweeping will move to Tuesday, Dec. 29, and New Year’s Day street-sweeping will move to Tuesday, Jan. 5. For more information, visit the city’s website at www.fountainvalley.org, or call the Fountain Valley Public Works Department at (714) 5934441. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Fountain Valley resident Robin Einstein and fellow Congregation B'nai Tzedek member Sharon Haber have started a non-profit organization that supports the Israeli community crisis non-profit Lev Echad.

Robin Einstein and Sharon Haber start a non-profit group that assists Israel communities in crisis.

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obin Einstein knows a few things about fundraising. For the past few years she has been part of Congregation B’nai Tzedek Relay for Life teams that have consistently been the top fund-raising teams at the annual Fountain Valley event. She and her husband Rabbi Stephen Einstein have raised funds for Retnoblastoma International, after their son Zack was diagnosed with the childhood eye cancer at the age of 6 years old. About a year ago Robin and friend Sharon Haber saw a new 12

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need to raise funds. While on a trip to Israel, Robin and Sharon learned about Lev Echad, an Israel community crisis non-profit agency. Lev Echad—Hebrew for “one heart”—is a group of some 26,000 volunteers who assist those who have neither the financial means nor the family or social support to get groceries, medication, infant supplies, child-care, transportation during a natural disaster or during times of war. “It’s the only totally volunteer community crisis organization in Israel,” Sharon said. Moved so much by Lev Echad’s volunteer efforts, Robin and Sharon came home and have started the non-profit Friends of Lev Echad. “The purpose of our organization to raise awareness of and funds for Lev Echad,” Robin said. “When we first found out about this organization, we started asking about how they got funding and we found out there was no support in the U.S. and no funding mechanism in Israel,” Robin explained. So Robin and Sharon applied for 501 (c) (3) status. The new non-profit performs no services in Israel and has no involvement with any of the activities of Lev Echad. So what does Lev Echad do in Israel? “They are trying to build community resilience,” Robin said. “In the event of an emergency (war, flood, fire) they’ll create a command post to meet the social needs and welfare of the people. They identify the resources and meet the needs. “ “These volunteers are 16, 17, 18 and 19 years old for the most part,” Sharon added. “By 18 or 19 they’re going into military service and will be gone for two years. When they come out of military service, they will come back and be volunteers for Lev Echad.” “We’re looking for like-minded people who are supportive of Israel,” Robin said. “We’re spreading the word. We’ve had meetings before brotherhood groups, men’s clubs. We have brochures we can distribute.” For more information or to donate to Friends of Lev Echad, go to friendsoflevechad.org, call (888) 745-1552 or email info@ friendsoflevechad.org www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Fountain Valley dancer Skye Schmidt has the Snow Queen role in Festival Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ By LOIS ROTHSCHILD For Fountain Valley Living Magazine

hen Skye Schmidt took ballet lessons at Fountain Valley’s Southland Ballet Academy as a 4-yearold, she did it because her mother loved classical dance. It wasn’t until five years later that she fell in love with ballet herself, and she’s grown into a prima ballerina, dancing in major roles ever since. In December she appears as the Snow Queen in “The Nutcracker” for 14 performances at the Irvine Barclay Theatre with the Festival Ballet,

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a professional dance company. As a student of fine arts at UCI, she is also rehearsing for the company’s production of “Giselle” and will also appear in a classical rendition of excerpts from ”Swan Lake.“ Skye’s enthusiasm for dance grew by the time she was 9 years old. “Then we could wear black leotards, and no longer wore the pink tutus,” she says, looking back. “I thought that was cool, that this was really serious.” She pushed herself and by age 15 had reached the advanced level at the academy. She immersed herself in her dance studies as she never had before. “I was able to give dance my all,” she says. “I got a lot stronger and that made me much more capable.” Ballet is more than just dance, according to this young ballerina. There’s a lot of acting involved, and Skye be-

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comes the characters she portrays. “A significant aspect of performing well as a dancer is using the appropriate facial expressions for every style of dance, whether ballet, jazz, tap or modern. But ballet has always been my thing,” she said. In a recent performance, Skye appears en pointe in a piece choreographed by Professor Molly Lunch, changes quickly backstage and reappears in Professor Chad Hall’s modern piece, “Substrata.” “That was a huge character switch,” she said. To improve on her characterization and technique, she sometimes finds that watching videos of herself performing in past productions is helpful. “Throughout the struggle times, looking back at little improvements was helpful. You can see things you

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WINTERBright improved upon, and it’s still funny to look at my old videos. Improvements in my dancing from year to year are often immense.” Dancing the part of the Snow Queen means lots of jumps. And that’s her favorite thing. “I like to fly,” she said. “I hope to continue dancing in a professional dance company,” she said. “I’m grateful for the high caliber of the 25 individuals in this dance company, as well as the sense of camaraderie I feel while with my fellow company members. “ I wouldn’t mind doing that for a long time.”

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The Nutcracker Tickets: $45, adults $42, seniors $40, children Saturday, Dec. 12, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Friday, De. 18, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, 11 a.m. Information: (714) 309-1280

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Friends of Library Holiday Faire is Dec. 5

The Friends of the Fountain Valley Library will hold their annual Holiday Faire from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Fountain Valley Library. Books of all kinds, holiday decor and gifts, China and glassware, homebaked goods, and gift baskets will be available. Members of the Friends are invited to enter at 9:30 a.m. prior to opening at 10 for the general public. Funds raised benefit the library. More information: (714) 968-9196.

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Knights of Columbus Ladies’ boutique is Dec. 6

The Ladies of the Knights of Columbus will hold their 21st Annual Christmas Boutique from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 at Holy Spirit Church, 17270 Ward St. Featured are homemade tamales, egg rolls, bake goods, jams and jellies along with gifts and crafts. The Fountain Valley Woman's club will be on hand with its famous bean soup. Bring the children to see Santa, lots of raffle prizes. All profit is given to local charities.

FVHS Vocal Music holiday concert is Dec. 14-16

The FVHS Vocal Music Program will present its annual holiday concert, "Home for the Holidays," Dec. 14-16 at St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church in Huntington Beach. Performances are at 6:45 p.m. The church is at 18631 Chapel Lane. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to fvhsVocalMusic.com

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City's annual Tree Lighting is Dec. 5; includes fireworks show

Fountain Valley will stage its popular tree lighting Dec. 5 at the Recreation Center and Sports Park. The event, which starts at 4:30 p.m., each year attracts thousands of people for an evening of live entertainment, food, games, crafts and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Shortly after Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive, the mayor will throw the switch that lights up the tree. Fountain Valley firefighters will be collecting new, unwrapped toys to donate to Spark of Love. Fountain Valley’s non-profit youth organizations will provide a variety of food for purchase. The free event, staged by the city’s Recreation and Community Services Division,

the Fountain Valley Community Foundation and its Activities Committee, will include a fireworks show. This year’s title sponsors are the Fountain Valley Community Foundation, Mimi’s Jewelry, Rainbow Environmental Services, Manfred Orthodontics, HB Auto Dealers, Fountain Valley Bodyworks, Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Rosy Dental. Event sponsors are Pacific Premier Bank, Health Net, Fountain Bowl, Health At Last and Southern California Edison. The Recreation Center and Sports Park is at 16400 Brookhurst St. Go to www.fountainvalley.org for additional information or call (714) 839-8611.

Christmas Crèche Festival Dec. 10-12 Hundreds of nativity scenes from around the world, musical performances, inspiring artwork, and a live nativity will highlight this year’s “Meet Him” Christmas Crèche Art and Music Festival of Fountain Valley. The free, family-friendly festival will take place from 5-9 p.m., Dec. 10-12 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 17500 Bushard St., (next to Fountain Valley High School). The festival offers a variety of outside activities and events for the community, including free hot cocoa and other refreshments and live performances of the classic story of the birth of Christ. Inside, festivalgoers will find inspiring religious-themed art as well as hundreds of nativity scenes from around the world. Live nativities run 10 minutes in length and will begin every half hour starting at 6 p.m. and ending with the last performance at 8:30 p.m. each evening. For more information and to see images from last year, visit www.MeetHimFV.com

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27th annual Christmas in the Gazebo is Saturday, Dec. 12 This year's Fountain Valley Historical Society "Christmas in the Gazebo" is on Saturday, Dec. 12 at Heritage Park. The family holiday event is set for 1-3 p.m. and usually attracts about 250-300 people. It features music, boutique crafters, refreshments, a deejay, a magician and the Big Arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Bring your camera and get a photo of your child with Santa. King of Glory Lutheran Church and the Masuda Middle School Choir will provide the sing-along Christmas music, and

Coastal Community Fellowship Church will be helping with the children's crafts tables. The Historical Society will be hosting a bake sale, and serving hot cocoa and cookies. See the full-page announcement on page 19. Call (714) 847-7714 for more information. Heritage Park is next door to the FV Library.

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The Fountain Valley Firefighters Association staged another successful Stachetober Oct. 30 to raise funds for a Fountain Valley police officer is who is being treated for cancer. About 30 contestants sporting a variety of mustaches competed at the event, which started at Lamppost Pizza and then moved to Silky Sullivan’s. Funds raised will go to FVPD officer Mike Fitzpatrick, who is undergoing treatment for non-Hodgkins lymphoma, said fire engineer Sean Seggie, who organized this year’s event. Justin Shrey of the Huntington Beach Fire Department took the top prize for best moustache. MADISON MCCURDY

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Madison McCurdy named Miss Congeniality in GG

Madison McCurdy, the daughter of City Councilman Mark McCurdy and Michele McCurdy, was voted Miss Congeniality at the recent Miss Garden Grove Outstanding Teen contest. This was Madison's first foray into the pageant world. The Garden Grove pageant, which is open to certain neighboring cities, was held Nov. 7 at the M3 Live Event Center. Madison, a student at John the Baptist School, was sponsored by Louie’s on Main. Her platform was “Ending Childhood Obesity.” 18

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She played classical piano for her talent portion of the pageant, performing “Songs Without Words, Op. 9 No. 1.” The Miss Garden Grove Pageant began in 1958 as the Garden Grove Strawberry Festival Pageant. In 1980, the pageant became affiliated with the Miss California and Miss America Organizations. One of the current Miss Fountain Valley Princesses, Lily Mooney (an FV resident), competed in the regular Miss Garden Grove pageant the same night. While she did not place, she did win the online scholarship for "Fan Favorite," garnering the most online votes.

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ore than 250 people attended the Orange Coast Memorial Foundation’s 13th annual Fall Gala, themed “Light up the Night,” on Saturday, Oct. 17 at The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel in Dana Point. Proceeds from the black tie event raised $220,000 for the construction of the new Emergency Pavilion at Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center. Visits to OCMMC’s Emergency Department have grown by more than 23 percent in the past five years. The Emergency Department treats more than 32,000 people each year. Event honoree Jennifer Bobier, 30, was one of Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center’s first patients to receive the world's first implantable defibrillator for the treatment of patients at risk for sudden cardiac arrest. The procedure was successfully performed by Dr. Thuy Le, a cardiac electrophysiologist at the MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute at Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, on May 22, 2014. “We would like to thank our generous donors, sponsors and the Bobier family for supporting this special event,” said Marcia Manker, CEO of Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center. “Proceeds from the event 20

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will help us to create a state-of-the-art Emergency Pavilion at Orange Coast Memorial and enhance our dedicated ER physicians and nurses’ ability to care for the critically ill and injured people in our community.” The new Emergency Pavilion will feature: ■ An additional 4,980 square feet of space, for a total of 11,400 square feet ■ 27 treatment areas including 16 private treatment rooms, with one exclusively for children ■ 5 “fast track” stations for rapid medical evaluations

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For more information about Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center or to donate to the Orange Coast Memorial Foundation, call (714) 378-7397 or visit www.MemorialCare.org/Support OrangeCoast.

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This year’s Oct. 24 Chamber of Commercesponsored Mayor’s Social, honoring Mayor Steve Nagel and the City Council, included a fun historical photo booth that gave attendees a chance to pose in front of a scene from early Fountain Valley. Right, middle photo, Mr. Fountain Valley John Etheridge and wife Karla; center, right, Ron and Donna Courreges; and bottom row, from left, Alex A. Accetta and Sally Bronner; and members of the Mark Easterday and the 40 oz. Band, who provided the entertainment.

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Rotary ‘Crafts and Treasures’ is Dec. 5

The Fountain Valley Rotary Club will hold its third annual “Crafts and Treasures” sale on Saturday, Dec. 5 in the parking lot of Fountain Bowl, 17110 Brookhurst St. Cost for a space is $25. Setup starts at 7 a.m., and the sale runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. To rent a space contact Steve Brown at (714) 504-3985.

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FVHS volleyball team plans rummage sale on Dec. 5

The Fountain Valley High School boys volleyball team will hold a rummage sale from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 in the school parking lot. Donated baked goods and coffee will also be sold. The team’s fundraising efforts will go toward the expenses for a trip to Hawaii to participate in a tournament over spring break of 2016. For more information, call Kristen Davis at (714) 747-1348.

Friends of Library to show free movie Dec. 18

The Friends of the Fountain Valley Library will present the free movie, "We're No Angels," at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18 at the library. For more info, call the Friends at (714) 968-9196.

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Fountain Valley Fit Body Boot Camp and the FV Community Foundation are making plans for the 2016 5K Fun Run/Walk, set for Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. Participants are invited to dress as their favorite super heroes. The walk begins at 8 a.m. The Sports Park is at 16400 Brookhurst St. For more info, go to fvcommunity foundation.org. E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

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Gabriela Mafi, superintendent of Garden Grove Unified School District, was chosen as a 2015 Orange County Hispanic Woman of the Year for education by the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Santa Ana Council #147. Dr. Mafi was recognized with seven other recipients at the organization’s YOLLENNA MORALES annual awards banquet on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Ebell Club in Santa Ana. All eight honorees were selected in their respective categories “based on their accomplishments and their meaningful voluntary community efforts, personal accomplishments, and their involvement in civic affairs.” The LULAC awards are given in the categories of business, education, public health advocate, public service, the arts, and volunteer community service. Dr. Mafi was nominated by GGU24

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Greg Johnson has joined Fountain Valley Living Magazine as an advertising account executive. Johnson has more than 25 years of sales experience, including a long career with Pacific Bell Yellow Pages. He has also sold advertising for Harte-Hanks PennySaver and worked for KERO-TV in Bakersfield as an account executive. He will be responsible for generating new advertising both for the magazine and the Fountain Valley Living Magazine website, fountain valleymagazine.com. In his free time, Johnson is an avid photographer. Fountain Valley Living Magazine welcomes him to our team!

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SD Board of Education member Teri Rocco, who credits the superintendent for playing the “instrumental role in keeping everyone focused on doing their part to ensure that our students attain academic success, develop their socio-emotional well-being, and are motivated and college and career ready.” Since her appointment as superintendent in 2013, she initiated a college and career mentoring program in which college students return to their district elementary school to serve as role models, build rapport with students, and support mentees’ aspirations for college preparation and attendance. A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Mafi grew up in urban Los Angeles. She received her bachelor’s degree from Cal-State Long Beach and her master’s and doctorate degrees in Urban Educational Leadership from USC.

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Council honors PCTA producer

Fountain Valley resident Yollenna Morales was honored by the City Council at a recent meeting for winning a 2015 Star Award for television production excellence. Yollenna is the producer (for the Public Cable Television YOLLENNA MORALES Authority) of the "Reflections of Former Mayors" program that airs on Fountain Valley TV. The Star Awards honor the best in locally produced television programming from throughout Southern California and Nevada. Congratulations, Yollenna!

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Make a “#Giving Tuesday” Donation Now in its fourth year, #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving observed on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. Please follow this Fountain Valley family’s lead and make a donation on #Giving Tuesday or any day by visiting fvschools.org.

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No amount of money in the world can equal the impact of a passionate and dedicated teacher/musician. You are the reason I started playing French horn, and now that love of music continues with Elea playing trumpet in middle school advanced band, and Tyson starting out on the flute. We love you both and wanted to make a donation to support the arts in our school district--in your honor! Love, Fountain Valley Living Magazine Angie (Tyson), Jason, Elea, and Ty Vander Burgh

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It's time to play ball!

Registration is now open for the city’s Spring 2016 Adult Softball League. The fee is $495 per men/co-ed team before Dec. 11 and $545 after, and $445 for senior (50-plus) teams. Registration includes all umpire fees and a minimum of 10 games. The spring season will run from Jan. 25 through April 15. Registration will close on Jan. 8 or until a division has filled. Divisions range from highly competitive tournament teams to recreational teams just looking for a good time. The league offers a great opportunity for activity and fun with friends and family at a state-of-the-art facility. Men’s divisions play on Mondays (ASA Open Bat only) and Wednesdays (non-ASA Open Bat). Co-ed divisions play on Tuesdays and Fridays and senior divisions play on Thursdays. For more information on this program or any of our recreation activities, call (714) 839-8611 or visit www.fountainvalley.org.

Diabetes seminar is Dec. 3

Diabetes and its risk factors will be the topic of a free seminar for adults, 55 and older, at The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center on Dec. 3. Laura Garcia, program coordinator for Fountain Valley Regional Hospital’s Outpatient Diabetes Program, will be the speaker at the seminar, which is set for 2-3:30 p.m. The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center is at 17967 Bushard St. Space is limited. For information and to reserve your seat, call (714) 979-1408. For additional information on this program and other recreation programs, please call the Fountain Valley Recreation and Community Services Division at 714-593-4446 or visit our website at www.fountainvalley.org. 26

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Senior Center events Senior Center holiday luncheon is Dec. 17

The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center will hold its annual Holiday Luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 17 at the center. The luncheon is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Cost is $7, and tickets are now on sale. The Surf City Singers will perform. The luncheon is sponsored by Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center. Information: (714) 593-4446.

Tax assistance to be available to seniors

Local seniors can begin making appointments Jan. 4 for tax assistance at the Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center. Assistance will be available from Feb. 1 through April 13. Assistance is available from 5-8 p.m. Mondays and 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays during that time period. Those seeking assistance should bring a copy of last year’s tax return, all forms, W-2s and 1099s, information about any other income and information for all deductions and credits. Volunteer tax preparers will be able to transmit tax returns directly to the IRS and state Franchise Tax Board. The service is available to low- and moderate-income taxpayers only. Taxpayers with complex tax returns are advised to seek professional tax assistance. More information: (714) 593-4446.

Registration underway for winter senior classes

The Center at Founders Village will offer several classes, ranging from fitness to ukulele to line dancing. Classes will be held at the Center, 17967 Bushard St., as well as at Coastline Community College, 11460 Warner Ave., and HB Adult School, 17231 Gothard St., Huntington Beach. E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

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Most classes begin in January 2016. Registration costs will range from free to $138. For more information on classes, check out the senior center’s newsletter, The Center Piece. Registration can be done online at www.fountainvalley.org, or in person at the Center, 17967 Bushard St. More info: (714) 593-4446.

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Tickets go on sale Jan. 18 for the Fit and Fabulous Fashion Show. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 29 at The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center. The event is a benefit fashion show featuring Fountain Valley models modeling contemporary fashions. Funds raised support the senior nutrition program at the Center. Last year’s event was standing room only Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center sponsors the event. Parking is free. The center is at 17967 Bushard St. For ticket info: (714) 593-4446.

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The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center will hold its annual winter dance 7-9:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016. Tickets cost $7 and will go on sale on Dec. 1. Entertainment will be provided by Now & Then Band. The Center has also planned its Valentine’s Day Luncheon for 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016. Tickets are also $7 and can be purchased beginning Jan. 5. Both events are sponsored by Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center and will be held at the Center, 17967 Bushard St. For more information, call (714) 593-4446.

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City Council 6 p.m. @City Hall

Ladies of the Knights of Columbus Christmas Boutique, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. @Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 17270 Ward St.

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Christmas Creche Festival 6-9 p.m. @ Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 17500 Bushard St. (through Dec. 12

Planning Commission 6 p.m. @ City Hall

Rotary Club 7:15 a.m.

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Chamber Holiday Luncheon @ David L. Baker 11:30 a.m. City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall

FVHS Vocal Music Holiday Concert, 6:45 p.m. @ St. Wilfrid, HB

FVHS Vocal Music Holiday Concert, 6:45 p.m. @ St. Wilfrid

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

FVComm Foundation Canned Food Delivery

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CHRISTMAS IN THE GAZEBO 1 p.m. @ Heritage Park (next to the Library) Santa, caroling, bake sale, childrens activity tables, crafters

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

Christmas Creche Festival 6-9 p.m.

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19 The Gift of Christmas @Living Waters Christian Fellowship 3 p.m.

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

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The Gift of Christmas @Living Waters Christian Fellowship 10 a.m.

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

11 Christmas Creche Festival 6-9 p.m.

TREE LIGHTING 4:30-8 p.m. FV Recreation Center 16400 Brookhurst St. Santa, fireworks, food

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

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FV Senior Bingo & FV Chamber Rise & Shine Breakfast @ Ayers Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. Hotel7:30 a.m. @Founders Village

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

Planning Commission 6 p.m. @ City Hall

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City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall

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

Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. The Center at Founders Village (Senior Center) FV Chamber Luncheon “State of the City” 11:30 a.m. @ Mile Square Golf Course

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Kiwanis Club meets 12:15 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

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

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

FVSD School Board 7 p.m. @ Dist Office

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’ve had the pleasure and the honor to serve as mayor twice during my time on the City Council, and I want to say thank you to the community for your support and thank you to the hard-working city staff. Every employee in every city department has gone above and beyond to make Fountain Valley the proverbial “Nice Place to Live” that it is. A few weeks ago, the City Council and city department heads met for an all-day planning session to take a look at our goals and our accomplishments. The community was invited, and several members stayed for the entire six hours. We took a look at the city’s three-year goals, set back in 2013. In no particular order, they are to:

“We got a lot of work done this year for the community. We have a lean staff that accomplishes much with little.” STEVE NAGEL Fountain Valley Mayor, 2015

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Enhance economic development Achieve financial stability Attract, develop and retain quality staff within financial constraints Maintain and embrace infrastructure and facilities Enhance community outreach and engagement During the meeting, we examined the city’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats—better known as a SWOT analysis. During that analysis, the group of staff and councilmembers came up with 68 strengths or

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accomplishments off the tops of our heads in about 10 minutes. We weren't allowed to look at our notes. I can’t list all 68 here, but here is a sampling of what we came up with. (The entire list is available on the city’s website at fountainvalley.org) ■ Celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Center at Founders Village ■ Created a customer portal for water accounts ■ Was a Host Town for the Special Olympics World Games ■ Achieved water conservation goals in all months so far during the drought ■ Added a police dispatcher position ■ Held the Employee Health Fair ■ Reviewed the city’s parking standards and presented findings to the City Council ■ Saved the city $9.7 million by refinancing a $17 million side fund for CALPERS post obligation benefits. ■ Food Truck Frenzy in the park ■ We were named the “Most Water Wise Agency” in Orange County in May ■ Added 11 Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteers ■ Hired an additional Code Enforcement Officer ■ Celebrated our 25th anniversary of the Concerts in the Park series

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■ Held a four series Movies in the

Park program ■ Hosted a National Night Out Against Crime event ■ Held the city’s annual Summerfest event with more than 30,000 participants ■ Signed an agreement with the OCTA for $1 million of pavement funding ■ Reviewed the city’s landscape ordinance in light of the drought and presented it to council ■ Presented Employee Recognition Award for Excellence ■ Held two Arbor Day events ■ Passed our jail inspection ■ Created and awarded a Business Beautification Award ■ Went live on the Police Department's Community Dashboard ■ Completed the annual Residential Paving Project ■ Continued to explore marketing/ outreach outlets ■ Fire Department awarded $3,500 for fire investigation cameras ■ Received a consultant report regarding evaluation of seven shopping centers in Fountain Valley ■ Contracted with a new part-time public information officer ■ Started a Community Paramedic Pilot study

■ Held a Fountain Valley Farmers

Market in the Park during the summer ■ Reconstructed the basketball courts at La Capilla Park ■ Completed the first and second community workshops regarding Fountain Valley Crossings ■ Improvement of the Fountain Plaza property ■ Completed sports field turf and irrigation improvements ■ Held the Mayor’s Small Business Roundtable ■ Collaborated with the Fountain Valley Community Foundation for a Community Camp Out ■Adopted the fiscal year 20152016 budget using a new format ■ Achieved Tree City status from the National Arbor Society ■ Received an $85,000 grant to improve traffic safety

Mayor Pro Tem Cheryl Brothers will take charge of the gavel for 2016. Cheryl has also served as Fountain Valley mayor before and I look forward to working with her on the City Council during the upcoming year. I'm looking forward to another great year ahead seeing what accomplishments our staff members do for our residents.

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Great futures for children

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley raised nearly $450,000 Oct. 17 at its 37th Annual Benefit Dinner & Auction, "Great Futures Start Here." Funds go toward youth programs and scholarships for less-fortunate families in Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, and the surrounding communities. The club opens the door to a great future for 9,500 kids from throughout Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley and the surrounding communities. Club programs reach kids from six weeks old through high school, and include: childcare and preschool, homework help, STEM activities, sports and fitness activities, performing arts, and lots more. For more info: bgchv.com. FV Living Magazine co-ownwer and Boys & Girls Club of Huntington Valley board member and past president Alex Accetta, Gen. Al Guidotti (also a board member and past president of BGCHV), Tom Ross (treasurer and board member), Dave Shenkmen (past board member). Below, emcee Ed Arnold. Bottom left, Bob Hoxsie jokes with State Sen. Janet Nguyen.

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Community water update By CURT SEEDEN For Fountain Valley Living Magazine

Fountain Valley remains on target to achieve the 20 percent water use reduction mandate set by the State Water Resources Control Board. Over the last five months (June 2015 to October 2015), residents have conserved more than 393 million gallons of drinking water, when compared to the same five-month period in 2013. “This equates to 16 percentage points of our state-mandated 20 percent goal,” said Public Works Director Mark Lewis. “While we are on target for a 20 percent water use reduction, we have no flexibility to ease up on our water-saving measures. Now more than ever, it is important for us to continue our efforts to sustain us through the fall and winter months.” With the start of Daylight Savings, the city will allow hand-watering within one hour of sunrise and sunset. For example, if sunrise is at 7 a.m., residents can hand water until 8 a.m. Similarly, if sunset is at 5 p.m., residents can begin hand watering at 4 p.m. Lewis reminds residents that watering is still limited to the two assigned days of the week based on address. But Lewis is encouraging residents to voluntarily cut back on outdoor watering even further during the winter to one day a week through March 12, 2016. With El Niño rains expected to hit California, yard watering should be naturally taken care of anyway. There's an entire section of the city's website about both the drought AND the impending El Niño weather at www.fountainvalley.org. E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

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City seeks Business Beautification Award nominations

The city is accepting nominations for its second annual Business Beautification Award. Nominations will be accepted from through Dec. 15. To nominate a property, send in a Business Beautification Award nomination form by Dec. 15. Nomination forms can be obtained and submitted online, by regular mail, or in person to the City of Fountain Valley, c/o Business Beautification Committee, 10200 Slater Ave., Fountain Valley, CA 92708. Business owners can nominate themselves for the award. For more information and to download a 2015 Nomination Form, visit www.fountainvalley.org or call (714) 593-4425. 34

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50 local families will receive food during holidays because of annual food drive. By MARY PARSONS CEO, FV Chamber of Commerce

very year a dedicated group of volunteers in Fountain Valley works diligently to organize a communitywide food collection for those in our community that need food for the holidays. The Fountain Valley Community Foundation, spearheaded by the FV Classic Car MARY PARSONS & Truck Show (www.fvcarshow.com) that puts on the classic car show each June at Summerfest, has been placing its familiar green boxes in businesses, nonprofit centers, schools and other locations for nearly two months now in an effort to collect enough food to provide more than 50 families with a meal for the holidays. The Chamber wants to salute all the volunteers that work to find locations for the food collection boxes, distribute the boxes, then collect the donated food, box it up and finally distribute it to the families that receive the holiday food meals. In addition, the organizers, led by Pete Haak, solicit donations of frozen turkeys or hams from local grocery stores so they can provide a ham or turkey with each box of holiday food staples that are put together. It’s a tremendous effort on the part of all involved, and is one more way that our

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wonderful community pulls together to help those in need. We are proud that so many of the Chamber of Commerce members support and participate in this food drive with the green boxes at their locations. There are more than 30 locations throughout the city where you can find the green collection boxes are. The participating Chamber members include: Alliance Rehab, Dr. Lisa Angelici, Elwyn California, Fountain Bowl, Fountain Valley Bodyworks, Fountain Valley Bodyworks Express, FV Fit Body Boot Camp, Lamppost Pizza, Los Caballeros, Pacific Premier Bank, Palm Island Apartments, Rainbow Environmental Services, Rosy Dental, Sam’s Club, Smart and Final, and Stater Bros. Collected items will be distributed to families on Dec. 15. We encourage everyone in the community to help by donating food at any one of the locations where you find a green food collection box. For more information, call (714) 943-4365. Visit the Chamber online anytime at www.FVChamber.com.

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Fountain Valley median price history: $662,000 in October 2015 (37 homes sold) $645,000 in September 2015 (54 homes sold) $646,500 in August 2015 (48 homes sold) $720,000 in July 2015 (65 homes sold) $590,000 in June 2015 (47 homes sold) $677,000 in May 2015 (43 homes sold) $715,000 in April 2015 (43 homes sold) $615,500 in March 2015 (46 homes sold) $658,000 in February 2015 (24 homes sold) $656,500 in January 2015 (24 homes sold) $635,000 in December 2014 (39 homes sold) $605,000 in November 2014 (35 homes sold) $620,000 in October 2014 (48 homes sold) $602,500 in September 2014 (57 homes sold) $663,000 in August 2014 (38 homes sold) $666,750 in July 2014 (50 homes sold) $491,250 in June 2014 (36 homes sold) $669,000 in May 2014 (39 homes sold) $643,750 in April 2014 (38 homes sold) $578,000 in March 2014 (38 homes sold) $613,750 in February 2014 (34 homes sold) $643,000 in January 2014 (36 homes sold) $562,250 in December 2013 (36 homes sold) $590,000 in November 2013 (37 homes sold) $612,500 in October 2013 (49 homes sold) $560,000 in September 2013 (39 homes sold) $620,000 in August 2013 (65 homes sold) $615,000 in July 2013 (73 homes sold) $615,000 in June 2013 (51 homes sold) $589,000 in May 2013 (47 homes sold) $590,000 in April 2013 (55 homes sold) $512,500 in March 2013 (43 homes sold) $537,000 in February 2013 (30 homes sold) $540,000 in January 2013 (24 homes sold) $532,000 in December 2012 (38 homes sold) $403,000 in November 2012 (45 homes sold) $524,000 in October 2012 (42 homes sold) $525,000 in September 2012 (50 homes sold) $522,000 in August 2012 (47 homes sold) $532,500 in July 2012 (55 homes sold) $545,000 in June 2012 $529,000 in May 2012 $475,000 in April 2012 $501,000 in March 2012 $535,000 in February 2012 $472,500 in January 2012 $485,000 in December 2011 $455,000 in November 2011 $520,000 in October 2011 $490,000 in September 2011 $490,000 in August 2011 $490,000 in July 2011 $530,000 in June 2011 $552,500 in May 2011 $500,000 in April 2011 $501,000 in March 2011 $530,000 in February 2011 $571,000 in January 2011 $485,000 in December 2010 $572,000 in November 2010 $555,000 in October 2010 $523,000 in September 2010 $597,500 in August 2010 $525,000 in July 2010 $585,000 in June 2010 $602,000 in May 2010 $535,500 in April 2010 $557,000 in March 2010 $572,000 in February 2010 $560,500 in January 2010 $555,000 in December 2009 $602,000 in November 2009 $600,000 in October 2009 $600,000 in September 2009 $538,000 in August 2009 $557,500 in July 2009 $565,000 in June 2009 $552,500 in May 2009 $512,500 in April 2009 $519,000 in March 2009 $575,000 in February 2009 $557,750 in January 2009 $543,500 in December 2008 $540,000 in November 2008

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Feng Shui doesn’t have to be a deal-breaker By SUSAN SAURASTRI Star Real Estate

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hen shopping for a home most folks have a wish list: single-story or two-story, pool or no pool, school rankings, commute time to work and floor plans that fit the family's needs. More and more, we Realtors hear requests for one bedroom and bath on the first floor for in-laws SUSAN SAURASTRI or elder visitors. Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art of creating balance and harmony in and around our homes. In more recent times Feng Shui has been adopted by other cultures. My clients, Paul and Tiffany, practice Feng Shui. Some deal breakers are well known to Fountain Valley Realtors. A death on the property within the last three years, even by natural causes, must be disclosed to the buyers. That's a strike-out issue for Feng Shui buyers. I've already instructed my husband to put me out to the curb before I expire as it will be better for the resale of our home. A T-street exists when a roadway intersects or ends in from of a home. In other words, if the car kept going, it would drive through the home. The belief is that it can bring death and destruction to the occupants of the house. 38

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A front door that opens to a staircase allows the good chi to escape. It, too, is on the deal-breaker list for some folks. Some cultures scoff at these criteria but as Fountain Valley's demographic changes, it's important to know what may affect the value and sellabilty of our homes. In the months leading up to their successful home purchase, Paul and Tiffany nixed several possibilities due to the bad chi’ or energy. The search ended in the La Linda tract, north of Warner Avenue and east of Euclid Street. Located on a tranquil cul-de-sac, the home boasts five bedrooms, three baths and offers more than 2,200 square feet of living space. Upon opening the front door, we immediately noticed that the front door faced the staircase. However, the rest of the home was hugely appealing to Paul and Tiffany. An attractive list price may trump some buyer objections. We gathered in the back yard for a pow wow. Tiffany called her dad. He drove over and after taking the tour, quickly gave his blessing. Adding to the charm and desirability is a three-car garage. The property, which has been extensively remodeled, was originally listed for $855,000 in September. After a $26,000 price reduction in October I compiled a purchase contract for Tiffany and Paul. The sellers, who have lived in the home for almost 39 years have bought a new home in San Diego near their son and granddaughter. The sellers are represented by their son, a licensed agent.

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The negotiations ensued and after the back and forth of a counter offer, a deal was struck. It's not uncommon for buyers and sellers to meet during the final walk through, but in this instance introductions took place during the home inspection. This sale was scheduled to close escrow on Nov. 30. An equitable real estate transaction is accomplished when the principles walk away feeling like they got a fair shake, with or without Feng Shui considerations.

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The importance of ‘your one thing’ By STEVE SCHULTZ Fountain Valley Living Magazine

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e have a generation of people with fully charged phones and empty spirits. We keep closely connected to power sources but stray away from the source of our power. There is a piece of God inside every one of us, yet we sometimes place a higher value on enSTEVE SCHULTZ tertainment than on enlightenment. In the movie classic “City Slickers,” the indefatigable cowboy Curly (Jack Palance), tells Mitch, the character played by Billy Crystal, that the secret to life is “one thing.” What’s the one thing? Well, my greatest teacher said that one thing we all are supposed to do in every action and word is to “love every person as God loves you.” So, the secret to life is learning to love the people you don’t like and who don’t like you. Notice, the great teacher didn’t say you have to like everyone (feelings). He said you must love everyone (behavior). You cannot choose your feelings, but you can always control your behavior. Your “one thing” starts with what you let inside of you. Think of the old adage of is the glass half empty or half full? That question is stupid. The real question you must ask yourself is what’s inside the glass? 40

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“Are you filled with love or filled with fear? Every action you take is derived from one of those two fuels.” STEVE SCHULTZ FVHS English teacher

Are you filled with love or filled with fear? Every action you take is derived from one of those two fuels. A droplet of love serves you better than a glass full of fear. Your one thing is to make love the only thing you have inside. The good news is you control the pitcher. I saw a magician once who had a magic pitcher that never ran out of liquid no matter how many times he poured it into his cup. That is what it feels like when you are filled fully with love. All you want to do is give away what you have. The more you give, the more fulfilled you feel. Your “one thing” determines everything. Think of when you were a child and your parents asked you,

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“How much do you love me?” And you stretched your little arms out as far as you could and you said, “I love you this much.” God’s arms stretch to infinity. Imagine a world where our “one thing” was our main thing. Imagine how you’d feel if you let love lead your life. Imagine how others would feel if you gave every person infinite love. And then remember, loving each other as God loves you is not supposed to be imagined. It’s supposed to be lived. STEVE SCHULTZ is the head varsity basketball coach and an English teacher at Fountain Valley High School. You can email Steve at FVLiving@Live.com or contact him through the magazine's office, (714) 847-7714.

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The Fountain Valley Community Foundation has delivered food drive collection boxes to various businesses in town for the holiday season. The Foundation each year collects food and school supplies for local needy families and delivers meals at Christmastime. The bright green collection boxes can be found at a number of businesses in Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach, including Stater Bros., Albertsons, Ralphs, Great American Yogurt (in HB), Fountain Bowl, The Center at Founders Village, Los Caballeros Sports Club, FV Bodyworks, Chase Bank, Fountain Valley Auto & Tire, Pacific Premier Bank, Lamppost Pizza, Fountain Valley Library, Havens Apartments, Primo Powdercoating (in HB), Allen Tires (in HB), The Galleria Apartments and the Green Valley Homes Clubhouse.

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Bell Week

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How do you rally your school when the biggest football rivalry approaches? At Fountain Valley High School, the students put on the “Glow Show.” Since 2012, the Glow Show has attracted Fountain Valley High School students, parents, alumni and the community to unite and celebrate the Baron spirit in an exciting pep rally prior to the Bell Game with rival Edison High.

Elks Lodge donates dictionaries to Courreges School

Members of the Huntington Beach Elks Lodge 1959 visited Courreges Elementary School in Fountain Valley to donate 120 dictionaries to the school's third-grade classes. Led by Lodge Exalted Ruler Rick Bruce and Ron Courreges, whose pioneering family the school is named after, passed out the dictionaries. Ron Courreges then gave a history lesson to the children about the role the family played in the early development of the community.

In the photo: Third-graders at Courreges School display their new dictionaries. In the back row standing are Ron Courreges, Lodge Exalter Ruler Rick Bruce, Walter Boskovich and David Seeley.

Rotary’s Most Improved

The Fountain Valley Rotary Club honored its November Most Improved Students at its meeting on Nov. 10 at the Senior Center. Club President Ed Sussman introduced each school's principal and they in turn introduced their students. From left: Fountain Valley High’s Carson Capanash; Talbert Middle School's Anthony DeBlase; Valley Vista High’s Katherine Van Leer; and, Los Amigos High’s Ailyn Lopez. The Rotary Club meets at 7:30 a.m. each Tuesday at the Senior Center. 42

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

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Girl Scouts earn their Silver Awards

Ten local Girl Scouts are honored by U.S. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher for

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o most people, silver and gold are the two most popular precious metals for making jewelry. But to Girl Scouts silver and gold are the highest possible achievements one can earn in Girl Scouting—similar to the Eagle rank achieved by Boy Scouts. The Silver Award is the highest achievement Girl Scouts in grades 6 to 8 can earn, and the Gold Award the highest for Girl Scouts in 9th through 12th grade. The road to Silver and Gold is not short, and the official Girl Scout program utilizes “journeys” on which various requirements are met, community service is performed, self-discovery occurs, and diaries are kept. Along the way girls also earn lead-

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ership awards and skill badges which they wear on their uniform. The Silver and Gold Awards culminate with a planned and executed service project. When done properly, each girl learns project management skills and has her leadership ability stretched. Working with an advisor, she is responsible for identifying a project. She must establish contact, get approval from, and then work with a representative of the beneficiary organization. The project should require at least 100 hours of her personal time, and along the way she must secure funds and donations, recruit and organize volunteers to help, and successfully execute the project. All the girls from Troop 458 and one from 1628 were honored this year for achieving their Silver Awards. Projects covered a wide range of activities including building dog and

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