Founta覺nValley L覺v覺ng 簧
July 2013
Fountain Valley celebrates!
PRESORTED STANDARD
PAID
U. S. POSTAGE
Permit #88
BUENA PARK, CA
LET FREEDOM RING Photo by LYNN SEEDEN
FountaınValley Lıvıng ®
LYNN SEEDEN
PUBLISHER www.FountainValleyMagazine.com fvmagazine@live.com (714) 847-7714
CURT SEEDEN
EDITOR fvmagazine@live.com (714) 847-7714 AL
WRITER, EDITOR PAGE DESIGNER Graphic Artist Copy Editor
Photographer
Never forget the vets Did you know that former Fountain Valley Mayors John Collins, Guy Carrozzo and Larry Crandall are all members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9557? The VFW is a proud organization of men who went off to fight wars on foreign soils. Today, we take a closer look at VFW Post 9557, which because of a consolidation has added members from other nearby posts in Huntington Beach and Westminster. VFW members and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary collectively give more than $60 million to help veterans, active duty military and their families. July is a month to savor our freedom by flying our flags proud and celebrating our independence. Next time you see a member of our military, whether he or she is serving our country now or is a proud veteran who fought to protect our freedom, stop and say thank you. Pictured with the three former mayors is VFW Quartermaster Bob Chermak, left, who has been a backbone of the Post.
Curt & Lynn
Curt & Lynn Seeden Publishers, and your neighbors See us daily ONLINE: www.facebook.com/FountainValleyLivingMagazine (fan page) www.facebook.com/FountainValleyLiving (profile)
www.twitter.com/FVLMagazine
fvm www.FountainValleyMagazine.com On the cover: Stopping for a photo at Harper Park to show off their justdecorated bikes for their annual Fourth of July bike parade are Kelsi Manthone, Kaili Manthone, Kaci Manthone, Maya Zepeda, Madison Zepeda, Jack Zepeda, Sean Weiss, Megan Weiss, Evan Weiss, Cameron Weiss and Ian Weiss.
Photographer Photographer Photographer 2012-13 Intern Photographer 2012-13 Intern Photographer Difference Maker COLUMN Fountain Valley History CONTRIBUTOR Chamber of Commerce CONTRIBUTOR ADERTISING DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING Account executive Account executive
CURT Seeden Lynn Seeden Laura Scher Kristal Seeden Kennington Cung Kerry Frank CURT SEEDEN LYNN SEEDEN TYLER RATZLAFF TUE DUONG Steve Schultz Dann Gibb Mary Parsons, KEN DUONG RICK BILLINGS KIM CONSTANTINE AMY DECHENE
Print Production Freedom Printing, Anaheim Mail Preparation Hands-On Mailing, Buena ParKRS
ALEX ACCETTA ALEX A. ACCETTA, CPA & ASSOC. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
FV LIVING MAGAZINE Accountant Evelyn Rothert, Accetta & Assoc., CPA 2013 ADVISORY BOARD (VOLUNTEER) SUSAN SAURASTRI, REALTOR, STAR REAL ESTATE MATT TERRY, VICE PRESIDENT of MARKETING, INDPENDENCE BANK DAVID TRUONG, OWNER, MIMI'S JEWELRY LARRY CRANDALL, FORMER MAYOR SANDRA CRANDALL, TRUSEE, FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT MARCIA MANKER, CEO, ORANGE COAST MEMORIAL MEDICAL CTR PAUL STIMSON, ORANGE COAST MEMORIAL FOUNDATION Fountain valley living magazine® is PRIVATELY OWNED BY
O.C. Media Group, LLC
8840 Warner ave., suite 204 fountain valley, ca 92708 (714) 847-7714 www.FountainValleyMagazine.com Fountain Valley Living Magazine is mailed free each month to every physical address in 92708, including homes and businesses (no P.O. boxes). Additional copies are placed on countertops throughout the community (see page 40 for locations). Total monthly distribution is 25,000 copies (20,650 mailed; 4,350 countertop), for a total distribution of 300,000 copies per year. The publication is funded by advertising, patrons (donations) and fundraisers.
Photo by LYNN SEEDEN dio O.C. in Fountain Valley
2
JULY 2013
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
www.FountainValleyMagazine.com
JUNE 27-30 Buck-A-Ride Preview Night - Thursday June 27 - 5-10 pm Thursday Night: Food Trucks MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT FUN! FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY At The Fountain Valley Sports Park
CARNIVAL RIDES FOOD ENTERTAINMENT BEER GARDEN SATURDAY! CAR SHOW SATURDAY NIGHT! FIREWORKS! SUNDAY! DOG DAY AFTERNOON
FREE ADMISSION For information call 714-839-8611 www.fvsummerfest.com www. fvcarshow.com Facebook
FRIDAY 5-6 pm 6:30-8:30 pm 9-11pm SATURDAY 11am-12 pm 12-1pm 1:30-3:30 pm 4-6 pm 6:30-8:30 pm 9:10-10 pm 10-11pm SUNDAY 12-2pm 2:30-4:30 pm 5-6:00 pm 6 pm 7-9 pm
Cherri Bomb PopDudes The Dairy Kings
Hi Energy Rock 80’s Rock Rock and Roll
Slater The Paralyzers Thank U Drive Thru David and Devine USAU2 Un D Vided False Puppet
Hi Energy Rock Hi Energy Rock Classic Rock Pop Soul U2 TributeShow Hi Energy Rock Hi Energy Rock
Rebel Souls Southern Rock Tribute Abbey Road Beatles Tribute Sabrina Lentini Singer Songwrier Dog Event and FVHS Marching Band Boneyard Classic Rock
EVENT SPONSORS: Care Ambulance • ChildNet • Independence Bank • Mitsubishi Non-Surgical Spine Care Center • Rainbow Environmental Services E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
JULY 2013
3
Founta覺nValley L覺v覺ng 簧
Taking care of veterans VFW posts merge, hope to add younger vets as members By CURT SEEDEN Photos by LYNN SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine Photographed at Studio O.C. in Fountain Valley
John Collins served in the U.S. Army and attained the rank of lieutenant. Among the medals he earned, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal while serving as platoon leader and division radio officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 127th Signal Battalion, 7th Infantry Division, Korea. While in Korea he volunteered at an orphanage
4
JULY 2013
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
near his base, which may have been the start of his focus on community service. He later was assigned to the U.S. Army Engineer School as an instructor in the Combat Support Branch, Combined Arms Division, Department of Engineering and Military Science. He was also an ROTC member while attending Northeastern University. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com
“If we can get some of the Iraq and Afghanistan vets to get involved, that would be great. By joining the post, besides t is estimated that we lose camaraderie, they can 700 World War II veterans get VA, health, and every day in this country. educational benefits. We Numbers like that make it clear that have the resources to Veterans of Foreign Wars posts around make their lives easier as the country are losing members at a they transition to civilian record pace. life,” added Crandall, After a year of discussions, the four who is the senior vice VFW posts in this area—9557 in Fountain commander of the post. Valley, 1148 and 1149 in Huntington The VFW post and Beach and 9756 in Westminster—have its Ladies Auxiliary merged into one post. (see page 6) also lobby “The Fountain Valley post had the in Washington, D.C. oldest charter, therefore the new post for vets and military assumed Fountain Valley’s 9557 post families, raises funds for number,” explained former mayor hospitals, VA medical and city councilman Larry Crandall, a centers and supports the member of the post. VFW National Home for Crandall has good local company in Children. They also assist the post. Former mayors and longtime active duty, National Guard and Reserves service members council members John Collins and Guy and families who are experiencing a Carrozzo are also among the active financial hardship directly related to members of the new post, which is military service. now looking to re-energize since the VFW Post 9557 meets at 7 p.m. consolidation.
By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine
I
A lot of young veterans don't know we have services available for them (by joining a VFW).
Bob Chermak served three years, 195154 in the U.S. Marine Corps and served in Korea. He 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.
Guy Carrozzo, while serving in the U.S. Air Force attained the rank of sergeant. He received medals for Korean service, United Nations, National Defense, Good Conduct and Sharp Shooter. Carrozzo served from 1951-1955 and was stationed on Okinawa. Guy said he was scheduled to go to Korea five times, but each time the plans were interrupted for various reasons. E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com
LARRY CRANDALL, Member of the VFW Post 9557 in Fountain Valley
the third Thursday of each month at the Westminster Elks Lodge near the Westminster Mall. For more information, call Larry Crandall at (714) 709-3878.
Larry Crandall served in the U.S. Air Force from 1970 to 1974 and was stationed in Thailand and Florida. He was in the communications field and attained the rank of staff sergeant. He was already a pilot when he entered the Air Force, but he wasn’t allowed to fly in the Air Force because he didn’t have his degree. He earned the Vietnam Service Medal and medals for marksmanship and good conduct, among others, and his unit received the Presidential Citation for Outstanding Valor. Fountain Valley Living Magazine
JULY 2013
5
FountaınValley Lıvıng ®
Sharing a unique bond
Laura Chermak has been a longtime leader of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary By CURT SEEDEN Photo by LYNN SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine Photographed at Studio O.C. in Fountain Valley
6
JULY 2013
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
T
hanks to Laura Chermak there is a Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Fountain Valley. The wife of VFW member Bob Chermak, Laura played a key role in the auxiliary’s birth and development. “I was attending post hospital visits for four years before I was an auxiliary member,” she said. “The auxiliary was instituted in March 1999 and I have been hospital chairman since then.” Female relatives of those who have served overseas make up the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. They have the same bond that veterans have and they all had loved ones who had left their home to fight for freedom on foreign soil. Laura has served the VFW Auxiliary on a number of levels. She served as the auxiliary level as the treasurer for three years and is now in her sixth year as auxiliary president. As auxiliary president, she writes program reports, works with the VFW post on planning and organizing the Memorial Day and Veterans Day programs and volunteers with “Buddy Poppy” distribution, the VFW’s major fundraising effort. Laura has also served on the VFW district and national levels and as chairman of dozens of committees. She worked her way up to district president in 2003-2004 and again in 20092010. She currently serves the VFW District as deputy chief of staff, flag bearer and Veterans & Family Support chairman. Her list of accomplishments and contributions to the VFW Auxiliary is impressive. Laura also coordinates the VFW “Patriot’s Pen” essay contest, which is open to sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students and features national cash prizes. The essay contest gives students an opportunity to write essays expressing their views on democracy. This year’s theme is “What Patriotism Means to Me.” Deadline to enter is Nov. 1. To learn more about the contest, call Bob or Laura Chermak at (714) 968-3104. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com
FountaınValley Lıvıng ®
Fireworks, diamonds and ice cream-eating contest added to this weekend's Summerfest This weekend, June 27-30:
The city’s fifth annual Summerfest, set for June 27-30, will include a fireworks show at 9 p.m. Saturday night and a Dippin' Dots ice cream-eating contest at 1 p.m. Saturday. The fourday celebration features carnival rides, entertainment, food booths, a beer and wine garden, the Fountain Valley Classic Car & Truck Show and the Dog Day Afternoon dog event. Summerfest kicks off Thursday with Preview Night from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will include several food trucks. The ice cream-eating contest is at
3:30 p.m. Saturday and is sponsored by the Fountain Valley Dippin' Dots store. There are openings for eight teams of four people each. The first team to finish all its ice cream wins bragging rights and fun prizes. To sign up a team, head to the information booth at Summerfest. Open to the first eight teams to sign up. The seventh annual Fountain Valley Classic Car Show will be staged from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 29. More information on the car show: www. fvcarshow.com Dog Day Afternoon is noon-6 p.m. Sunday, and features dog games, costume contests and vendors. Bring the pooch! Also planned is a drawing for a Mimi's Jewelry diamond necklace, valued at $1,400. The necklace is made
of white gold and 0.50 carats of diamonds. You can enter to win necklace by: 1) Purchasing a $1 wristband at the beer booth. 2) Completing a Survey online You can win this $1,400 or at info booth. diamond necklace from 3) Purchasing Mimi's Jewelry at the FV Summerfest. additional tickets for $5 each at the beer booth. More info on the entire Summerfest weekend: www.fvsummerfest.com. Also visit the Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/FountainValley Summerfest.
ADVERTISEMENT
It's All Fun and Games Until... We don’t plan emergencies. We don’t plan the day we’ll have severe chest pain or numbness in our arms. We don’t plan the day when sirens and lights will be flashing and we’re the ones inside the ambulance. But, if that day comes, you want the best emergency care possible.
Our Emergency department is not just a room. It’s an entire hospital: • 400-bed acute care hospital, including a 21-bed ER • Over 450 Specialists representing over 65 specialties • The First Accredited Chest Pain Center in Orange County • Primary Stroke Center • Orange County EMS Cardiac Receiving Station • Orange County EMS Stroke-Neurology Receiving Center • Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Unit On-Site
E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
JULY 2013
17100 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
7
FountaınValley Lıvıng ®
Photo by RAY LOPEZ
Five local Boy Scouts who will be recognized at their Eagle Court of Honor are, standing, from left, Travis Schloderer, Tanner Trounce and Beau Barlow; and seated, from left, Ryan Miller and Jordan Terry
An evening of honor Five local Scouts to be feted for their Eagle projects.
By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine
J
ust about the time you’re reading this, five young Fountain Valley Boy Scouts will be receiving a special honor. The five Scouts’ Eagle Court of Honor is set for 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 28 at the Church of Latter-day Saints at 17500 Bushard St. Here’s a look at the Scouts and their accomplishments and why they are being honored: Tanner Trounce: John “Tanner” Trounce, the son of Russ and Allie 8
JULY 2013
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
Trounce, attended Cox Elementary, Masuda Middle School, and one year at Ocean View High School before transferring to Fountain Valley High. He was co-MVP of his freshman basketball team, transferred to FVHS and played three years as a starter on the basketball team. He was honored as a Fountain Valley High School Coronet Award nominee for athletics and was also awarded the Brent Martin Memorial Scholarship at the Senior Awards Ceremony this year. Throughout this entire time in school and sports, Tanner served in his community and worked toward achieving his Eagle Scout Award, the highest award given by the Boy Scouts of America.
He has also prepared himself to serve a 2-year mission for his church— he’ll be serving in South Africa beginning in August of this year. When he returns from his mission, he plans to attend college. For his Eagle project, Tanner organized the removal and replacement of half-doors on four classrooms, and the addition of backpack racks outside of each of the four classrooms at the King of Glory Church Preschool. He raised money through donations for full-size, solid-core doors, wood for the racks and the necessary hardware. Ryan Miller: Ryan participated in four years of soccer at Fountain Valley High School and also participated in track and field. He was in the FVHS www.FountainValleyMagazine.com
Founta覺nValley L覺v覺ng 簧
choir program for four years and was a member of the Troubadours for three years, touring with the music troupe to England last year. He was also asked to sing the National Anthem in a solo at FVHS graduation 2013. He was nominated for a Coronet award in vocal music. He also received the Scotty Lang memorial scholarship and the Cecile B. Stephens scholarship. He will be attending a semester of school at BYU-Idaho before leaving on a church mission. For his Eagle project he created a recycling program for Cox Elementary School. Travis Schloderer: Travis' goal is to play baseball in college. He is also looking forward to serving a mission for his church. He is considering becoming an optometrist. His interests are baseball, surfing and fishing. Travis is on the Fountain Valley High School varsity baseball team and also a
member of ASB at Fountain Valley. For his Eagle project he designed a new roof structure for the FVHS baseball dugout. He removed the old roof that had holes, missing shingles and a flat roof. He replaced it with an angled roof with torch down material and new paint. He also hand painted a Barons baseball sign and added it to the structure. Jordan Terry: Jordan was involved with marching band and jazz band during his four years at Fountain Valley High, playing tenor sax and the bassoon for the honor band and concert band. He won the National Louis Armstrong Jazz award and received a bassoon scholarship at BYU-Idaho where he will go for a year prior to leaving on his mission. He was also a top nominee in mathematics finishing his four years by taking AP calculus and AP physics. His Eagle Project was the
building of lost and found carts for both Cox Elementary School and for the music program at FVHS. Beau Barlow: Beau played two years high school basketball as a freshman and sophomore. During his freshman year he served as co-team captain of the team, a title that taught him a great deal of leadership. Beau was also the student of the year in science when he was in the eighth grade. He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Because he was the only boy of his age at church, he has been the president of the Deacons, Teachers and Priests quorums. Among his goals is to serve an honorable, full-time mission for his Church, attend a college or university where he will graduate with a degree, and obtain a career that can support his future family. For his Eagle Project, Beau installed a new monument sign and extensive concrete work at Courreges Park.
ADVERTISEMENT
E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
JULY 2013
9
FountaınValley Lıvıng ®
Courtesy photo
The Silverados will perform country western "with a twist" during the city's second Concert in the Park on July 18. All concerts are free and are held at the Fountain Valley Sports Park.
Concerts in the Park
NEON NATION
It’s music to your ears: City’s Concerts in the Park series kicks off July 11
COLD DUCK
THE ANSWER
The Fountain Valley Sports Park will once again be rocking Thursday nights this summer. The city’s annual Concerts in the Park series kicks off Thursday, July 11 when Neon Nation performs classic rock. Other concerts: July 18: Silverados performing country western with a twist. July 25: Cold Duck with “groovin’ '80s sounds. Aug. 1: The Answer performing classic rock.
10
JULY 2013
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
Concerts are free and those attending are invited to bring a picnic dinner. Additionally, food will be available for purchase at all concerts, and there will be games and activities for children. The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce will also hold its annual Business Expo during the Aug. 1 concert. This is an opportunity for chamber members and non-members to have a table to promote themselves. Cost for a booth is $50 for chamber members and $100 for non-members. Call the chamber at (714) 962-3822 for more information. More information on the concerts: Call the Recreation Center at (714) 8398611. Parking is free.
www.FountainValleyMagazine.com
E S T. Ju n e 13 19 5 7
ley
Fou
People
al
n
ta i n V
FountaınValley Lıvıng ®
Fountain Valley
CA
Berkeley grad
Luke Bonham of Fountain Valley graduated from UC Berkeley in May with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Luke at one time considered becoming an investment banker, but as a junior he discovered that his true calling lay in the field of basic science. After graduation, he hopes to continue research work on the mechanisms of human disease. Luke attended Shoreline Baptist School until he attended Fountain Valley High School. He was an Eagle Scout with Troop 567.
Contest winner
Hoa Bui, an eighth-grader at Fitz Intermediate School in the Garden Grove Unified School District, captured first place at the county and state-level competition of the 2013 History Brochure Contest sponsored by the Sons of the
American Revolution. Hoa’s winning tri-fold brochure with original illustrations was on the subject of the Declaration of Independence. This week, Hoa, a Fountain Valley resident, accepted $400 in prize money and a certificate from Orange County Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution President Dan McKelvie. Her history teacher at Fitz Intermediate is Jessica Aragon.
Fountain Valley Salutes
U.S. Marine Pvt. First Class Wesley S. Mann, a 2010 graduate of Fountain Valley High School, graduated from the School of Infantry, Camp Pendleton May 21. He is now at the School of Music at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek/ Fort Story in Virginia Beach, Va.. He will be there for six months then assigned to a Marine Corps Band. Mann completed basic training from Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Platoon 2125. His job will be Bandsman. He auditioned on the flute and was a past member of marching and concert bands at Fountain Valley High School as well as the Nicholson Pipe and Drum Corps and the LA Scots Pipe Band.
ADVERTISEMENT
Bonnie and Her Dog, Jonus, enjoying the day on an ezip Tri Ride Bike.
Go Green, Go Electric, Go Fresch!
714.969.8800 21182 Beach Blvd. Huntington Beach, CA 92648 www.freschelectricbikes.com E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
JULY 2013
11
People
Badge ceremony
Snapshots from the Fountain Valley Police Department promotion ceremony Photos by LYNN SEEDEN
Police department adds an officer and promotes two others.
The Fountain Valley Police Department has a new home-grown police officer, and two other officers have earned promotions. The department held a badge ceremony June 11 to welcome Bryan Nguyen as it newest officer. Nguyen grew up in Fountain Valley and attended Fountain Valley High School. He began his law enforcement career here at Fountain Valley PD where he worked as a Police Cadet from 2008 to 2011. During the same period, Nguyen was a full-time student and earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University California, Irvine. In 2011 he was hired by the Los Angeles Police Department as a police officer where he worked the Hollywood Division. Nguyen said he is excited to return to Fountain Valley as a police officer, and he looks forward to serving the community. His hobbies include volunteering for the Red Cross and Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Adam Hertenstein was promoted to the rank of sergeant on May 25, 2013. Hertenstein began his career with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in February 2000. After serving the citizens of L.A. for two years, he joined the Fountain Valley Police Department in 2002. Hertenstein has worked as a patrol officer and Fountain Valley's newest officer is Bryan Nguyen, above left, a graduate of FVHS. He detective, and was promoted to Senior Police Officer started out as a cadet for the Fountain Valley Police Department, went on to earn his in June 2006. As a Field Training Officer, he has bachelor's from UCI, and has worked as an officer for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's trained more than 15 police officers. He earned a Department for two years. Chief Dan Llorens, above right, presented him his badge during a swearing-in ceremony in June. bachelor’s degree in sociology from California State University, Fullerton. Hertenstein is married and has an 8-year-old daughter. His hobbies include playing and coaching soccer. Marco Avila was promoted to the rank of Senior Police Officer on June 8. He grew up in Tustin and graduated from Foothill High School. Avila was hired as a police officer with the Fountain Valley Police Department in 2006 and has worked Patrol, School Resource Officer, Crisis Negotiator, and is currently assigned to Investigations as a Burglary/Auto Theft Detective. He is in the process of earning an associate’s degree from Golden West College. His hobbies include spending time with his family and visiting vineyards. Marco Avila was promoted in June to the rank of senior Adam Hertenstein took the oath of office while being officer. He has been a Fountain Valley officer for seven years.
12
JULY 2013
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
promoted to the rank of sergeant during a ceremony at City Hall. He has been with the FVPD since 2002.
www.FountainValleyMagazine.com
®
is an iw K
o
in ta un Fo
d s un ub Fo Cl ity ls ey l r i r al un G V be m & to n m em g M ys ntin Co y Bo f H u le
ADVERTISEMENT
l Va
O
n io at
“Happy Fourth of July from Independence Bank.” n behalf of Independence Bank, I want to thank those who have served our country, providing us the “Power of Independence.” Many of us at Independence Bank are also veterans, having served in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. Not only do we stand proud of our service in the military, we are proud to serve the Fountain Valley community. At Independence Bank, loan approvals and other key decisions are made locally by people who live, work or serve in the community, have face-to-face relationships with their customers, and understand local needs. That’s what sets us apart from all the other banks you see on every corner. We take pride in our hands-on approach to serving our community in the various organizations we support and work alongside, including the FV Community Foundation, Kiwanis Club of FV, the Boys and Girls Club, Colette’s Children’s Home, Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center Foundation, Fountain Valley Regional Hospital Foundation, FV Chamber of Commerce and the FV Educational Foundation. These, along with many other organizations, are the reason we take pride in being your neighborhood bank. Come in and see us for any of your personal or business banking needs. Happy Independence Day, Fountain Valley!
Jeanne Hexem-Thomas First Vice President West County Regional Manager Independence Bank in Fountain Valley (714) 500-3421
Photo by LYNN SEEDEN
The Power of Independence 18101 Magnolia St. (at Talbert Avenue) ■ (714) 500-3421 ■ www.ibankCA.com
99 Ranch Market
(It’s where your FV neighbors bank.)
Magnolia St.
Talbert Ave.
E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
JULY 2013
13
FountaınValley Lıvıng ®
Photo by LYNN SEEDEN
Seashore Pest Control's bowling team posed for a photo during last year's Pins for Kids fundraising bowling tournament, which is staged by the Kiwanis Club. Proceeds benefit the scholarship program for children at the Boys and Girls Club Kingston Branch. Vince Bui (the tall guy in the back) is a member of the Kiwanis Club and works with Seashore Pest Control.
Pins for Kids set for Aug. 3 The fundraising bowling tournament will help build the first Boys & Girls Club on a college campus. By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine
The Kiwanis Club of Fountain Valley has scheduled its fifth annual Pins for Kids bowling tournament for Aug. 3 at Fountain Bowl. The event, which includes bowling, dinner, a silent auction and raffle opportunities, is a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley’s campaign to build the state’s first Boys & Girls Club on a college campus—at Golden West College. There are several levels of 14
JULY 2013
sponsorship beginning with a $100 lane sponsor, which offers an electronic ad displayed a week prior to the event, the night of the event and two weeks after the event. The $250 team sponsorship includes four bowlers, dinner and a goodie bag for each bowler. Also offered is the $500 bronze sponsorship, $1,000 silver sponsorship and $2,500 gold sponsorship. The evening begins at 5 p.m. with registration and the silent auction opens. A tri-tip dinner, hosted by the Fountain
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
Valley Rotary Club, is served starting at 5:15 p.m. Dessert will be provided by Mangiamo Gelato Café. At 5:45 p.m. Fountain Bowl CoPresident Dave Osborn will announce the winners of the Kelly Osborn Foundation scholarships. Bowling begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Alex Accetta at (714) 848-9158. For more information about the Boys & Girls Club, call Art Groeneveld at (714) 5312582. More information: www.bgchv.com. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com
be em
o
{
Adjust your withholding
Why wait another year for a big refund? Now is a good time to review your withholding and make adjustments for next year.
{
Review your paycheck Make sure your employer is properly withholding and reporting retirement account contributions, health insurance payments, charitable payroll deductions and other items. These payroll adjustments can make a big difference on your bottom line.
Store safely
Store your return in a safe place. Put your 2012 tax return and supporting documents somewhere secure so you'll know exactly where to find them if you receive an IRS notice and need to refer to your return.
Consult a tax professional early.
Organize records
Establish a central location where everyone in your household can put tax-related records all year long.
{
If you plan to use a tax professional to help you strategize, plan and make financial decisions throughout the year, then contact us now. You'll have more time when you're not up against a deadline or anxious for your refund. Go to www.aaccettacpa.com for more ideas.
Call today for your financial guidance appointment.
(714) 848-9158
8840 Warner Avenue, Suite 204 (on Warner, west of Magnolia) Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Office: 714-848-9158 • FAX: 714-848-2649 www.aaccettacpa.com
For all your tax and accounting needs. Specializing in income taxes Estate taxes • Real estate E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
JULY 2013
15
®
s ub Cl ls ey r ir all G V & gton ys ntin Bo f Hu
smart way$ to
This year's tax deadline may have come and gone already but it's never too early to start planning for next year. With that in mind, here are four things you can do now to make next April 15 easier.
is an iw K
M
4 plan Early { ADVERTISEMENT
People
Photo by WAYNE MAH
FUNDRAISER: Rachel Reynolds, MacKenzie Sheppard, Christina Choate and Breeanna Wilson, also known as The Pitches, a group within the Fountain Valley HS Troubadours, performing at the Songs for Sisters fundraiser held at Shoreline Church.
Sister act
FVHS student organizes fundraising choral concert to help find cure for her sister. By LOIS ROTHSCHILD For Fountain Valley Living Magazine
MacKenzie Sheppard addressing the many friends and supporters at the fundraiser held at Shoreline Church.
16
JULY 2013
D
eLaney Sheppard, 13, and a student at Fulton Middle School, is an athlete. She plays softball for the Firecrackers Softball League but loves volleyball, basketball and soccer as well. Her older sister, MacKenzie, says DeLaney has overcome what might have been a serious disability and continues to participate in local sports with a determination that takes a real focus. “She’s my younger sister, but she’s my role model,” MacKenzie says. For that reason, and to bring attention to DeLaney’s ankylosing spondylitis, she organized and held a recent fundraising event to raise money for a cure. The disease, an auto-immune disorder, causes excruciating back and
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
joint pain and can be debilitating. In September 2012 doctors diagnosed the condition after the 13-year-old had recovered from a serious bout of strep throat, but couldn’t get out of bed. “My sister is athletic, strong, focused and still playing sports,” MacKenzie says. “She hates sitting out a game, and always wants to play. The disease varies in severity, but being active helps keep the pain away.” MacKenzie, 17, will be a senior at Fountain Valley High School in September, and DeLaney’s twin sister JacLynn will be in eighth grade at Fulton with DeLaney. For three years MacKenzie has been a member of the FVHS choir, and when her English teacher, Sean Ziebarth, assigned students do-it-yourself projects www.FountainValleyMagazine.com
People showcase of music by the Sheppard family, relatives and friends. MacKenzie enlisted help from her classmates from the high school choir, whose members helped come up with the songs to perform that night. And MacKenzie JacLynn Sheppard, friend Kelli McKay, DeLaney Sheppard and mom Denise and wrote the dad Matt Sheppard enjoying the music at the Songs for Sisters fundraiser held at Shoreline Church, where more than 400 attended the concert. arrangements— a learning to benefit the community, MacKenzie experience for her. knew what she wanted to do. The quartet she sings with, “The On May 29, at Shoreline Church, a Pitchers,” also performed. The kickoff crowd of 400 attended and enjoyed a to the performance was “Lean on Me” choral concert with DeLaney’s favorite and “For the Longest Time,” and when music, and raised nearly $5,000 for the MacKenzie spoke to the crowd about her Spondylitis Association of America. sister’s bravery, there were many tears, The “Songs for Sisters” concert was a especially when DeLaney ran on stage
for an emotional hug. “MacKenzie is the type of student every teacher dreams of having,” her FVHS choir director, Kevin Tison, said. “ She consistently pushes herself to grow daily as an outstanding musician and also a confident and competent leader. When I attended her concert, I wasn't necessarily surprised at the success of the concert as much as I was just happy and satisfied to see how beautifully she orchestrated the entire event, and with such an incredible purpose. It was a special night, and one that i was proud to be part of.” The Sheppards have lived in Fountain Valley for decades. MacKenzie’s father, Matthew, 47, also went to Fountain Valley High School and is a lieutenant with the Fountain Valley Police Department. Her mom, Denise, is a home health care nurse. “I had a blast. It was fun but stressful,” MacKenzie says. “The concert proved that I want to do something that matters. It’s been a rough but worthwhile journey.”
ADVERTISEMENT
E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
JULY 2013
17
E ST . J u n e 13 19 57
ley
Fou
Dear Fountain Valley Living...
ain V al
nt
Letters to the editor (when we get them) and other spiffy stuff
CA
Pitching a thought
FountaınValley Lıvıng
Fountain Valley resident Bruce Crawford had this observation and question in a Facebook post:
®
June 2013
"Congrats!" to homie Chris Tillman, who registered his sixth win today for the Orioles, and against one of best pitchers in majors, Matt Moore. Tillman is one of three pitchers from our high school (Fountain Valley) in majors. Others are Casey Janssen, closer for Blue Jays who has an impressive 12 saves for a struggling team; and C.J. Wilson, starter for Angels. How many high schools can claim three pitchers in majors active at same time?
DISCOVER FOUNTAIN VALLEY'S
BEAUTIFUL GARDENS Page 27
WORD WORD WORD WORD WORD
WORD WORD Page 27
5th Annual Fountain Valley
PAID
Permit #88
BUENA PARK, CA
U. S. POSTAGE
PRESORTED STANDARD
SUMMERFEST June 27-30
Well, we posed that question to Matthew Gould, vice president of corporate communications for Major League Baseball. Here’s his response: “There are several high schools that have produced three MLB players (those on 40-man rosters and/or the 60-day Disabled List), and a few with four players,” Gould told us. He added, “ However, if you narrow only to 25-man active roster players, Fountain Valley is one of only two, along with Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks.” Fountain Valley Living Magazine tips its cap to the Fountain Valley High School baseball program!
Fountain Valley Sports Park Photo by LYNN SEEDEN
Photography summer camp
Is your child interested in photography? Studio OC in Fountain Valley offers a photography summer camp, designed for someone needing a hobby or considering a future career. Photography Day Camp is for youngsters, ages 10-16. This hands-on program teaches basic photography techniques, composition and creativity. Students are challenged to find their own unique voice through photography. Instruction will be given in both classroom lecture-style, in-thefield study and in a professional photo studio. Students will learn camera settings, basic techniques, composition, and lighting while focusing on photographing nature subjects, street photography, and portraits. The class runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 8-12. Cost is $150 per child. ($100 for each sibling). Studio OC is at 18430 Bandilier Circle. Call (714) 2772458 for more information.
18
JULY 2013
Attention young sleuths
Excelsius Acadamy in Fountain Valley will offer a program for children in grades 4-12 titled Crime Scene Investigation. The class is taught by an experienced forensics and criminology instructor, and students will learn how to combine math, English, physics, biology and chemistry to solve cases. Students will learn how to write criminal reports, read fingerprints, measure crime scene evidence and more. The class meets on Fridays from July 1-26. Excelsius is at 17006 Magnolia St. More information : (714) 841-4800.
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
Happy Birthday Little Saigon! Fountain Valley Living Magazine salutes Little Saigon, which turned 25 in June. Little Saigon, which encompasses parts of Garden Grove, Westminster Santa Ana and Fountain Valley, was officially designated as a business district by then-Gov. George Deukmejian in 1988. Nearly 200,000 VietnameseAmericans reside in the Little Saigon area. The community threw a huge celebration in mid June marking its quarter century.
www.FountainValleyMagazine.com
FountaınValley Lıvıng ®
Next Cash Mob is Saturday, July 6 at Pet Supply The city’s Shop 92708 Program will stage its next “cash mob” on Saturday, July 6 at Pet Supply, 18545 Brookhurst St., next to Albertsons in the Callens Corner shopping center. A cash mob is an event in which a large group of people descends on a single independent store in a coordinated strike to give the local economy a little boost. Cash mobs have been popping up all over the U.S. in small and large towns. Those taking part in the mob are asked to bring about $20 to spend at that shop. If 50 people show up to "mob" the store, the small-business owner and the local economy benefits. Pet Supply sells a variety of dog and cat supplies, as well as needs for whatever type of pet you own. You can find beds, toys, crates, feeding systems,
Residents attend a Cash Mob, which is a grassroots shopping spree at one local store to give a small boost to a Fountain Valley shop. Each person brings $20 to spend.
containment systems, and hundreds of other pet products. After shopping, cash mobbers typically gather nearby for an optional lunch. The shopping center has several restaurants, including
Islands, First Class Pizza, Philly’s Best and Stonefire Grill, among others. For more information about the Cash Mob, go to www.facebook. com/Shop92708 or call (714) 847-7714.
ADVERTISEMENT
E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
JULY 2013
19
FountaınValley Lıvıng ®
Photo by CURT SEEDEN
Phil Nisco is a longtime resident and member of the city's Committee for the Disabled, which works to ensure that handicapped people have easy access to businesses and other facilities.
Champion for the disabled Phil Nisco and the city’s Committee for the Disabled work to help those with special needs. By LOIS ROTHSCHILD Fountain Valley Living Magazine
20
JULY 2013
N
ext time you see an ablebodied person park in a handicapped parking space, with no sign of the blue placard hanging from the rear view mirror and no disabled license plate, there’s something you can do. Phil Nisco, a volunteer with Fountain Valley’s Advisory Committee for the Disabled, suggests you take a photo of the vehicle with the blue handicapped parking sign in the background. Email it or call the Fountain Valley Police Department and report the incident. “Violators must be penalized,” Nisco says. Nisco and other committee members get results because they
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
take their jobs seriously. You can even thank them for the curb cuts you see throughout most of the city, making it easier for wheelchairs and those with canes or walkers to cross streets. “Our committee members have learned about people’s need to walk and exercise so we want to make access to that easier,” Nisco says. “A recent suggestion was to install an audible crosswalk at the intersections of Ward and Slater, and Ward and Talbert.” Every other month the committee holds dances for developmentally disabled of all ages at the Senior Center. And every year there are awards for individuals and businesses who are the friendliest to the handicapped and who ensure www.FountainValleyMagazine.com
FountaınValley Lıvıng ®
easy access to businesses and other facilities. Committee members have set up guidelines for Fountain Valley’s recreational programs with information about equipment catering to special needs activities with the goal of presenting an example to the community of the importance of programs for those with different levels of abilities. The Advisory Committee for the Disabled holds meetings on alternate months, with speakers from the Fountain Valley Police and Fire departments and others. “We’re interested in jobs for people (with disabilities),” Nisco says. “They’re proud to be working. The disabled are qualified Americans, too.” Volunteering isn’t new to Nisco. Born and raised on the north side of Boston, he and his family moved to Fountain Valley’s Green Valley neighborhood in 1971. He taught at Cal State Los Angeles with students who studied health and safety, exposing them to human resources, corporate health care and research. He’d worked with the National Institutes of Health and helped pass regulations that required physicians to log the way they spend grant money. When he retired he joined the Advisory Committee for the Disabled because he knew he’d be a good fit. For 10 years Nisco volunteered as a California Certified Ombudsman as an advocate for patients at semi-acute skilled nursing facilities, assisted living homes and retirement facilities. He was a hospice volunteer through St. Joseph’s in Orange, and has been a facilitator for support groups. “I’ve given seminars on human resources and have been a consultant for technical and behavioral human E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com
resource issues,” he adds. “I set up a foundation when my first wife, Norma, died,” he says. “Now there’s an endowment in her name at Golden West College’s new Department of Health Services.” But it’s not enough for Nisco to serve the city he loves. He sees needs far beyond Fountain Valley’s borders. He has funded two orphanages on a ranch site near Tijuana, where some of the kids have developmental problems. He and his present wife Trudy visit there when they can, looking over the study labs, sleeping rooms, the chapel and social rooms for recreation and use of computers. More information on the city's Committee for the Disabled: fountainvalley. org/government/citycouncil/ AdvisoryCommitteefortheDisabled. php
Nominations open for disability-friendly business awards
The city’s Advisory Committee for the Disabled is accepting nominations for its annual Disability Friendly Business Award. The advisory committee is looking for unique individuals and companies that provide assistance and service above standard business practices to customers with disabilities. Deadline to submit nominations is Aug. 20. Winners will be honored at a City Council meeting in October during National Disability Awareness Month. For more information, call Nora Webb at (714) 593-4446 or email nora.webb@fountainvalley.org
ADVERTISEMENTS
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
JULY 2013
21
M
is an iw K be em
r
®
Done right. The first time.
AROUND FOUNTAIN VALLEY Friends of the Library host author June 29
Termites? Ants? Silverfish? Spiders? Rodents? Relax. We’ll handle it.
$100 OFF
Any local treatment (foam, injection, slab)
Mention this ad FREE
INSPECTION
valuable coupon • EXPIRES 7-31-2013
$200 OFF
Fumigation (tenting)
(714) 842-8003 • (888) 660-PEST
Mention this ad FREE
INSPECTION
valuable coupon • EXPIRES 7-31-2013
Mention this ad for a
FREE
INSPECTION We specialize in Termites Wood repair Escrow certification Yearly control services
Call us today
(714) 842-8003 (888) 660-PEST
www.SeashorePestControl.com
22
John Etheridge, owner Long-time Fountain Valley resident JULY 2013
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
The Friends of the Fountain Valley Library will welcome author Janice Cantore for a book signing at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 29 at the library. Cantore, a veteran police officer, is the author of “Accused,” which is part of the Pacific Coast Justice Series. To RSVP, call Cheryl Nguyen at (714) 531-5838. The library is at 17635 Los Alamos St.
Harper School reunion is July 13
The annual All-Class Harper School Reunion will be held at noon Saturday, July 13 at Harper Park. The reunion is free and is open to anyone who attended Harper School, whose children went to Harper or who taught at Harper. The school closed in 1984. Those attending are invited to bring their own chair, food and family. More information is available on the Facebook James O. Harper alumni page and at Classmates.com. More information: E-mail Qwoman66@aol.com.
E-waste recycling event is July 13
The Fountain Valley Community Foundation will hold an electronic waste recycling drive from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13 at the Fountain Valley Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St. Fountain Valley-based Orange Coast Computers and Recycling is providing the electronic waste collection service. The free service is offered to help residents properly dispose of their e-waste and keep it from releasing toxic substances in landfills. Acceptable household e-waste
items include televisions, PC systems, laptops, monitors, home entertainment systems, cell phones, desktop copiers, printers, fax machines, keyboards, DVD and VCR players, audio devices, and loose wires in working condition or not. Items not accepted are fluorescent lamps, microwaves, vacuums, and cooling units such as refrigerators. For more information, visit www. monitorheaven.com or call Orange Coast Computers & Recycling at 800574-5944
Seniors to ‘Celebrate America’ with luncheon on July 2
The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center along with Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center and MemorialCare Medical will host a fun-filled Independence Day “Celebrate America” luncheon for seniors from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 2. For ticket information, call (714) 5934446. The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center is at 17967 Bushard St.
New Beginning Fellowship walk-a-thon is July 27
The New Beginning Fellowship Center and the Fountain Valley Alano Club will hold a walk-a-thon fundraiser July 27 for their “Still Hope Program.” The Still Hope Program’s goal is to help individuals who do not have healthcare, who are unemployed, homeless or who are facing a financial strain. Check-in is at 7 a.m. in front of the Alano Club at 16581 Brookhurst St. The walk-a-thon starts at 8 a.m. Registration package is $20, which includes a T-shirt. Sponsorships are also available for $200. Deadline to register is July 12. For more information, call (714) 839-2515. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com
AROUND FOUNTAIN VALLEY FVHS Class of ’83 reunion is Aug. 10
The Fountain Valley High School Class of 1983 is making plans for its 30year reunion. The reunion is planned for 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach. Organizers are planning a pre-reunion golf outing and post-reunion family day at Newport Back Bay. The reunion will begin with a reception at 7 p.m. followed by dinner at 8 p.m. Reunion tickets will include food stations, music and dancing, a bio book, no-host bar, name badges, alumni search and decorations. Suggested attire is dressy casual. The Hyatt Regency is at 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach. COst is $99, and tickets are on sale at www. greatreunions.com.
Women's golf club seeks sponsorships for tournament
The Mile Square Swingers Ladies Golf Club will host its annual Member/ Guest Invitational Golf Tournament Sept. 19 at Mile Square Golf Course. More than 140 women from Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego counties are expected to take part in the tournament, which this year is themed, “A Hawaiian Part-tee.” The Mile Square Swingers are looking for local businesses to sponsor holes at $50 each or to donate items or services for raffle prizes. The Golf Club is a non-profit and depends on donations to fund the tournament. For more information or to help, contact Donna Tillman at mssinvitational@gmail.com.
Library plans July family events
The Fountain Valley Library has scheduled three family evening events for July. E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com
The Arty Loon Magic Show is set for Tuesday, July 9. Arty has performed all over the world and has worked for MTV, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Disney, NBC/ Universal Studios and more. His talents range from magic to balloon twisting, and stilt walking to juggling. On Tuesday, July 16, the library will present Wonders of Wildlife. And on Tuesday, July 30, “Abbit the Average” brings his magic to the library. All family nights start at 7 p.m. The library is at 17635 Los Alamos St., just south of City Hall. Info: (714) 962-1324.
VFW essay contest open to students
The Veterans of Foreign Wars is offering a $5,000 grand prize for the winner of its annual Patriot’s Pen essay writing contest. This year’s essay theme is “What Patriotism Means to Me.” The contest is open to local students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades. Winners will move on and be judged on a regional level, state level and national level. Deadline to enter is Nov. 1. Essays should be 300-400 typewritten words. To enter, call Bob or Laura Chermak of VFW Post 9557 at (714) 968-3104.
City seeks input on housing
The city is updating its General Plan Housing Element and wants to hear residents’ ideas on various city housing issues. The Housing Element establishes city policies and programs regarding maintenance of existing housing, preserving affordable housing, creating new housing and providing resources to people to meet their needs. The city will have an information booth during the July 11 Concert in the Park at the Fountain Valley Sports Park to hear what is important to you. The concert starts at 6 p.m..The Sports Park is at 16400 Brookhurst St.
Braces Dr. Matt Nisco Orthodontic Specialist www.DrNisco.com
Braces
for Adults & Kids Real patient Anthony Ambrosio (His mom is Judy, below)
Complimentary Initial Exam
We use the latest technologies, including Clear Aligners Clear Braces Full Digital X-rays in-house Real patient Judy Whalen (Anthony's mom)
About Dr. Nisco
Fountain Valley High School graduate (and Cox School) UCLA graduate UCLA faculty, 17 years CHOC Cleft & Craniofacial Team
Dr. Matt Nisco
Diplomate American Board of Orthodontics
17220 Newhope St. Suite 227
Inside the Los Caballeros Sports Village
(714) 979-1400 www.DrNisco.com
Be sure to tell us you saw us in the Fountain Valley Living Magazine!
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
JULY 2013
23
July Founta覺nValley L覺v覺ng 簧
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village Kiwanis Club social 6 p.m.
NO City Council meeting
7
8
9 Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Saltzer Room @ FVRH
Deadline
for ads and news for the August issue of FV Magazine
14
15 Relay for Life Team Captain and Committee mtgs 6 p.m. @ City Hall
INDEPENDENCE DAY City Hall CLOSED
16 Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Saltzer Room @ FVRH Woman's Club 11 a.m. @ Claim Jumper
11
Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl
CASH MOB! 11 a.m. @ Pet Supply, Brookhurst/ Ellis. Bring $20 to spend.
12
13
FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village
Kiwanis Club meets 12:15 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl
Planning Commission 6 p.m. City Hall
CONCERT IN THE PARK Cosmic Bowling 6 p.m. Rec. Center lawn 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl
17 FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village
OPEN HOUSE at Heritage Park (next to the library), hosted by the Historical Society; 9-11 a.m.
City Hall CLOSED
Housing & Community Dev Advisory Board mtg 7 p.m. City Hall
10
FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village
18 Kiwanis Club meets 12:15 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl
FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village
19
FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village
Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl
20
City Hall CLOSED City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall
21
22
23 Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Saltzer Room @ FVRH Chamber luncheon 11:30 a.m., Mile Sq Golf Club
CONCERT IN THE PARK Cosmic Bowling 6 p.m. Rec. Center lawn 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl
24 FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village
Woman's Club Fundraiser @ Stonefire Grill
28 Historical Society luncheon @ noon Heritage Park (next to the library). RSVP to Barbara Montz at (714) 378-1952
24
JULY 2013
29
30 Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Saltzer Room @ FVRH
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
25 Kiwanis Club meets 12:15 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl
26
31
27
FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village
CONCERT IN THE PARK Cosmic Bowling 6 p.m. Rec. Center lawn 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl
FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village
Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl
Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl
(Aug. 1: CONCERT IN THE PARK 6 p.m. Rec. Center lawn)
www.FountainValleyMagazine.com
August
Founta覺nValley L覺v覺ng 簧
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2
4
5
Deadline for ads and news for the September issue of FV Magazine
6
7
Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Saltzer Room @ FVRH
FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. Founders Vlg
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Movie in the Park "Shrek" at the FV Sports Park NO City Council mtg
11
12
13 Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Saltzer Room @ FVRH
GREAT FOUNTAIN VALLEY CAMPOUT @ FV SPORTS PARK (ends at 10 a.m.)
Woman's Club luncheon 11 a.m. @ Claim Jumper
19
20 Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Saltzer Room @ FVRH
FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @ Fndrs Vlg
Bingo 6:30 p.m. @ FVHS cafeteria
Disabled Dance 7 p.m. @ Rec Center
8
OPEN HOUSE at Heritage Park (next to the library), hosted by the Historical Society; 9-11 a.m. (Volunteers also needed during this time to garden and spruce up the park) Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl
9
Kiwanis Club meets 12:15 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl
FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village
10 GREAT FOUNTAIN VALLEY CAMPOUT @ FV SPORTS PARK 4 p.m.
City Hall CLOSED Housing & Comm Dev Advisory Bd mtg 7 p.m.
14 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
15
Kiwanis Club meets 12:15 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl FV Community Foundation Board mtg 5:30 p.m. FV Community Foundation Activities Committee, 7 p.m. @ Founders Village
Planning Commission 6 p.m. @ City Hall
18
CONCERT IN THE PARK 6 p.m. Rec. Center lawn FV Chamber's Business Expo will be there, too.
Saturday 1 3
21 FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village
16 FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village
22 Kiwanis Club meets 12:15 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl
FVHS Class of 1983 REUNION @ Hyatt Newport Beach
Movie in the Park "Adventures of Tintin" at Harper Park Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl
Bingo 6:30 p.m. @ FVHS cafeteria
17
Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl
23
24
City Hall CLOSED Movie in the Park "Goonies" at Cox Park Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl
City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall
25
26
27 Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Saltzer Room @ FVRH
28
FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village
29
30
31
Kiwanis Club meets 12:15 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl
ADVERTISEMENT
E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
JULY 2013
25
26
JULY 2013
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
www.FountainValleyMagazine.com
HomeLıvıng FountainValley
A Fountain Valley
ROMANTIC EDEN Bonnie Rice has cast her creative spell over her family's tract home of 46 years, reflecting her love for beauty.
E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
JULY 2013
27
HomeLıvıng FountainValley
Living by design Bonnie Rice’s breathtaking home and yards spring from her creative soul. By CURT SEEDEN Photos by LYNN SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine
Home
W
hen Bonnie Rice and her husband Ed moved to Fountain Valley 46 years ago, it concluded a period in which the couple had moved 19 times over 25 years. Ed was a career Army colonel and at one time served in Korea as advisor to the minister of national defense. But raising seven children and sending them all to college required a higher-paying job. So Ed became an engineer at McDonnell Douglas in Long Beach. That brought them to Fountain Valley where they bought their 2,400-square-foot house for about $40,000. The culture shock was hard for Bonnie, a former model who lived a life that comes with being married to a high-ranking military husband. “When I came here, I had to get used to shorts and no gloves,” she recalls. Ed is gone now, but Bonnie, who will soon turn 90, is still deeply in love with her husband, whom she met when she was 16. Just ask her ... her eyes light up
talking about Ed. Sit and chat with her, and you'll feel Bonnie has created an eden that reflects what is in her heart. The home and yards are all Bonnie’s designs. Inside, all the windows are beveled glass, a magnificent handbuilt fireplace mantle commands the family room, and handpainted artwork adorns every wall. The entire dining room wall is glass revealing a lush green side yard. Don't get her wrong. While she loves beauty, she's a bargain shopper and quite the businesswoman. She is long retired from a career of selling and teaching about cultured pearls. “I had taken a job as a salesperson at Magnus and they put me in the jewelry department,” she recalled. “I came home with some pearls from the Orient.” That prompted her interest in pearls and soon she was selling them. Today Bonnie stays strong because of her faith and passion for helping others. Bonnie’s seven children still live nearby and are the biggest part of her life. Her grandson, Kevin Rice, incidentally, is a well-known fashion model. Today, Bonnie’s mobility may be limited but her spirit is active. “I have a must-do list,” she says. “I want to finish my memoirs. And I just want peace.”
PEARLS OF WISDOM: One of Bonnie Rice's loves—besides that of her late husband and her family—is pearls. Because of her husband's military career, Bonnie and their children lived in many places around the world. Over the years, she discovered a knack for buying high quality pearls abroad and reselling them as beautiful designs, creating a retail and speaking career for herself.
Want to show off your Fountain Valley garden? Contact us by July 8 and tell us about your magazine-worthy yard. (Or tell us about your neighbor's yard, if they're too shy to call us.) FVMagazine@Live.com or (714) 847-7714 28
JULY 2013
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
www.FountainValleyMagazine.com
“A garden has a life of its own, an intricate, willful, secret life, as any gardener knows. It is only the humans in it who think of it as a garden. But a garden is a relationship, which is one of the countless reasons why it is never finished.” W.S. Merwin
Bonnie's backyard 42-foot lap pool and waterfall are surrounded by ficus trees, ferns, agapanthus, geraniums, roses and flowering vines. The yard is always ready for friends andfvmagazine@live.com family to enjoy. E-mail:
HomeLıvıng FountainValley
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
JULY 2013
29
HomeLıvıng Lıvıng FountainValley FountainValley
Sponsored featured
Home
REMODEL FOR KEEPS Thinking of renovating? No need to wait until you sell: Enjoy it now. Sponsored featured By SUSAN SAURASTRI Star Real Estate
Realtor Susan Saurastri of Star Real Estate says most homeowners only renovate in order to sell their homes. "Why wait and only remodel for someone else to enjoy? Why not do it now so you can enjoy it?"
30
JULY 2013
O
ne of the many benefits of living, working and playing in Fountain Valley is that I get to mingle with the friendly residents. Folks invite me into their homes and solicit my opinion on decor and upgrades. It's common for homeowners to put their signatures on a place. The decor should reflect the personalities of the occupants. That's what helps make a house a home.
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
One of the questions I'm asked most often is what renovations should we do to prepare our house to sell and how much value will it add. If you expect to obtain dollar for dollar return on your investment when you sell, you will be disappointed. Kitchens and bath remodels will always provide the biggest bang for your buck but why not do the upgrades in the years prior to selling so you can benefit from the fruits of your labor? These are some suggestions that will enhance the aesthetics and add value to your home: ■ Scrape the ceilings. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com
HomeLıvıng FountainValley
Fountain Valley median price for May
589,000
$
O.C. median for May: $540,000 *median for houses and condos
Jack and Audrey Murphy, longtime Fountain Valley residents, decided to renovate their home top-to-bottom. They're not looking to sell any time soon, but rather to enjoy their newly updated house. Kitchen renovations, if done well, can give you the best return on your renovation dollar. There are several projects that can reinvent your kitchen without breaking the bank, including replacing the original countertops, adding recessed lighting , and, of course, adding a fresh coat of paint. The average cost of a major kitchen remodel is nearly $54,000. The average cost of a minor kitchen remodel is about $18,500. Realtor Susan Saurastri says that kitchen renovations bring the most value to a home, dollarwise.
Photos by JERRY MILLER / Jerry@ProPreView.com
■ Add a tray ceiling with some recessed lights (approximately $1,200$1,500). ■ Consider crown mouldings and 3to 4-inch baseboards. ■ Replace the original countertops with Corian, quartz or granite. ■ Apply fresh paint throughout. I always recommend Dunn Edwards Nomadic Taupe with bright white trim. You can put any color accessories with this warm, neutral color. ■ Multiple options in flooring exist today. Hardwood, concrete and travertine tile are just a few of the choices available. E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com
■ Bead-boarding, chair rails or wainscoting add dimension, charm and style. ■ Any homeowner can tell you there will always be budget-busting renovations that you can incorporate to increase the value of your home. Stay within your budget and don't over improve for your neighborhood. ■ Don't take on too many projects at the same time. Need a contractor, electrician, handyman, painter? I'm always happy to refer from my list of trustworthy vendors. THIS FEATURE IS SPONSORED BY: Susan Saurastri is a Realtor with Star Real Estate and a longtime Fountain Valley homeowner. She can be reached at (714) 317-0664 or SusanSellsHomes@yahoo.com. Susan can talk with you about what remodel projects are the best for resale, how the market is doing, and what your home is currently worth. See her ad on page 33.
FV median recent history: (for houses and condos; does not include mobile homes) $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 Source: Dataquick; Redfin (includes houses and condos)
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
JULY 2013
31
HomeL覺v覺ng FountainValley
F E AT U R E D F O U N TA I N VA L L E Y R E A L E S TAT E
$699,000
10288 Falcon Ave. Beds: 3 Baths 1 House size: 2,000 sq. ft. Lot size: 7,405 sq. ft. Year built: 1964
Home
Dual-pane vinyl windows and sliders, air conditioning, newer roof. New carpet, scraped ceilings, recessed lighting, new six-panel interior doors, new baseboards, new vanity and tile flooring in the downstairs half bath. Outside is a private backyard, with a patio and covered overhang. Listed by Nancy Andreason, Century 21 Masters, (714) 743-3528.
$638,900
10300 La Despensa Beds: 4 Bath: 2 House size: 1,810 sq. ft. Lot size: 7,405 sq. ft. Year built: 1969 Formal living room, gas fireplace, smooth ceilings, crown mouldings, eat-in kitchen, newer custom wood cabinets, Silestone countertops, recessed lights, separate family room, new plantation shutters, central air, master bath with walk-in shower. On corner lot next to Los Alamos Park. Listed by: Susan Saurastri, Star Real Estate, (714) 317-0664.
$829,000
9077 Carson River Beds: 4 Bath: 3 House size: 2,439 sq. ft. Lot size: 7,405 sq. ft. Year built: 1976 Stone flooring, custom double door entry, walnut wood flooring and plush carpet, dual-pane windows, formal living room with vaulted ceiling, formal dining room, custom kitchen with granite countertops and cherry wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, large family room with fireplace, built-in entertainment center, private balcony, pool and spa. Listed by Lily Campbell, First Team Real Estate, (714) 717-5095.
$630,000
16588 Daisy Ave. Bed: 4 Bath: 2-1/2 House size: 1,910 sq. ft Lot size: 7,405 sq. ft. Year built: 1973 Interior-tract corner lot, formal living room, eat-in kitchen, family room with gas fireplace, newer windows throughout, interior laundry, newer paint throughout. Back yard features pool and spa, lawn, patio and garden area, gated RV pad. Listed by: Susan Saurastri, Star Real Estate, (714) 317-0664.
$665,000
16170 Mt. Harkness Bed: 4 Bath: 3 House size: 1.946 sq. ft. Lot size穡6,098 sq. ft. Year built: 1971 Large living room with vaulted ceilings, kitchen opens to large family room, large master, two bedrooms upstairs share Jack-and-Jill bathroom, interior tract location, well-manicured back yard. Listing agent: Star Real Estate, (855) 281-3927
$599,900
18697 Spruce Circle Bed: 3 Bath: 2 House size: 1,257 sq. ft. Lot size: 7,405 sq. ft. Year built: 1964 Newer dual-pane windows, plantation shutters, smooth ceilings, recessed lighting, designer paint, base boards, new air conditioning and heating system, designer tile flooring, remodeled gourmet kitchen, neutral carpet, Travertine fireplace in living room, upgraded bathrooms, large back yard. Listed by: First Team Real Estate, (855) 228-1798.
$865,000
10800 San Leon Ave. Beds: 4 Bath: 3 House size: 3,600 sq. ft. Lot size: 5,227 sq. ft. Year built: 1974 Soaring ceilings, hardwood flooring, three fireplaces, dual-pane windows, skylights, plantation shutters, formal living room, great room-style family room, formal dining room, large library with custom-built bookshelves, gourmet granite kitchen with stainless appliances, remodeled guest bathroom, breakfast bar, inside laundry room. Listed by Lily Campbell, First Team Real Estate, (714) 717-5095.
32
JULY 2013
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
Realtors and FSBOs: To advertise in the FV HomeLiving section, call (714) 847-7714 or e-mail FVMagazine@Live.com
www.FountainValleyMagazine.com
HomeLıvıng FountainValley
ADVERTISEMENTS
Insist on Real Estate Expert
Susan Saurastri A Realtor You Can Trust www.FountainValleyLiving.com
714-317-0664 Cell Email:
SusanSellsHouses@yahoo.com
Home
Complimentary professional staging and photography when you list with Susan.
Lic. No. 01259317
Rental Property Owners Let us take the stress out of managing your property. We are licensed realtors with proven rental property management experience. • Free property evaluation • We prepare and advertise your property • We screen applicants and move tenants in • We collect rents and manage your assets
Contact us! Let us make managing your property easy. 714-963-1400 www.belarterealestate.com
DRE Lic# 01843977
Tim Castroreale • Long-Time F.V. Resident • Licensed Broker • Licensed Appraiser • Property Management • 25 Years of Experience
Team Olivadoti
*Người Phu Ta’ Thông Dich Bang Tiêńg Viêt Nam* (Vietnamese Speaking Assistant) Call or Email for Your FREE F.V. Historical Calendar 714.964.6330 | tim@ocliving.com www.facebook.com/FVRealEstate www.OCLiving.com
DRE #01195494
LILY CAMPBELL
Over 36 years in your market place with over 1700 homes sold/closed. 2011
Star’s Top 1% Agents
(714) 393-5377 www.StovallTeam.com
www.facebook.com/FountainValleyRealEstate LIC#00596886 / LIC#01240489
Mention this ad for special veterans & senior programs. Always complimentary preparation, coaching & staging. E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com
(714) 717-5095 (714) 593-9458 Call me today for a FREE Home Evaluation!
lily@lilycampbell.com * www.lilycampbell.com
Speaks English & Chinese #1 Agent in ALL of Fountain Valley (2001 through 2012)
“Your Satisfaction Is Everything To Me” Fountain Valley Living Magazine
JULY 2013
33
HomeLıvıng FountainValley
F O U N TA I N VA L L E Y H O M E S E R V I C E S D I R E C T O R Y
Tile & Granite Tile installation and slab countertops. Quality work, 21+ years experience. Free estimate for your home, office or business.
Home
Antonio Catini Custom Tile
Hanson Plumbing & Repipe
Reupholstery Quality reupholstery for couches, chairs, headboards, antiques. Re-cover dining chair seats. New foam to firm up sofa or chairs. Custom window seat cushions. Large selection of fabrics.
Mike & Bonnie Hanson
Pontrelli's Interiors
theplumber@socal.rr.com
Fountain Valley resident and third-generation upholsterer
(CA CSLB license #596745) Licensed, insured & bonded
Affordable rates & excellent service CA State License #735400
(714) 964-5382
(714) 775-6767
(714) 848-9944
Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
Interior Design Home Staging
Roofing
Kitchen & Bath Solutions
Pam Stovall Interiors
www.antoniocatini.com
Quality custom cabinets, the latest in storage solutions, and more. 1-hour complimentary home consultation
Kathleen Tish, CKD 10725 Ellis Ave., Suite A, Fountain Valley
www.kitchenandbathsolutions.com
(714) 593-8871
Notary Public For all your home, business, mortgage and healthcare needs. Bonded and insured. National Notary Association member 12+ years.
Eva De La Torre
www.orangecountytravelingnotary.com
(949) 266-6245
Plumbing Citrus Water Softening Hybrid Water Heaters (Better than tankless!)
Full plumbing services: Repairs, Installs, Remodels, Leak Detection, Video Inspection, Water, Drains, Gas
Blue Island Plumbing Lic. #828197 Licensed, insured and certified
www.blueislandplumbing.com
(714) 965-1565 34 34
Plumbing
All leaks, repairs, remodels and repipes of gas, water and drain lines. Water heater and fixture installs. 30+ years experience • Free estimates
JUNE2013 2013 JULY
FountainValley ValleyLiving LivingMagazine Magazine Fountain
Interior redesign • Space planning Color consultation • Accessorizing Custom Permanent Florals
Pam Stovall
Pam@DezineCoach.com 17233 Newhope St., Unit B, Fountain Valley
(714) 290-9161
Carpet Cleaning
Specialty cleaners of carpets, upholstery, rugs, tile and grout. Non-toxic and eco-friendly.
Adam's Carpet Cleaning
Mike Pontrelli
Residential Commercial 18 years experience
Jim Rosewitz Roofing Fountain Valley resident CA License #825755 Licensed, insured and certified
RMRN19@aol.com
(714) 593-6010
home services directory
www.AdamsCarpetCleaningOC.com Local to Fountain Valley Lic. #A274502
(714) 603-5081
Swimming Pool Remodeling Complete pool remodeling Plaster, tile, pool decking, saltwater systems, exposed pebble finish, water features, plumbing and electrical, monthly service
OC Pool Remodel
To advertise here, call (714) 847-7714 or e-mail FVMagazine@Live.com
Damien Peters ocpoolremodel.com
(714) 348-7665 www.FountainValleyMagazine.com www.FountainValleyMagazine.com
HomeLıvıng FountainValley
Having a garage sale? Make safety a priority
E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com
Home
I
t was just about the end of a successful weekend garage sale, and Fountain Valley resident Juanita Stark was starting to close up shop. An elderly woman and her older son stopped to look at a few things. After they left, Stark realized her fanny pack containing $300 was gone. Stark believes the woman took her fanny pack when her son distracted her. She reported the incident to Fountain Valley Police and she also called Fountain Valley Living Magazine and suggested we offer some safety tips the next time you have a garage sale. We’re happy to oblige. These tips are recommended by ParentingSquad.com, an online community of parents, experts and authors, which offers a variety of opinions and views. 1. Team up. Have a multi-family garage sale, or a neighborhood garage sale. 2. Keep a watch. Do not go inside and leave merchandise unattended. Someone should be at or near the checkout table at all times, with another person walking around, straightening items and talking to shoppers. 3. Greet everyone who walks up. Make sure they know you have seen them. 4. Keep just enough cash on hand to make change. Put extra money in the house. 5. Keep larger, higher-priced items near the garage. 6. Do not accept large bills. 7. Keep cash you have been given laying out while you make change. This will keep con artists from trying to
12. Keep the front door to the tell you they gave you a larger bill then house locked, as well as the door they actually did. 8. Keep your cell phone or home from the garage — and make sure you phone close by. have the key. 9. Do not let strangers come in your 13. Post a sign with your rules. house for any reason. If someone needs Only cash accepted, all sales are final, to use the restroom, direct them to the for instance. 14. Remember that your safety nearest gas station or grocery store. is more important than your 10. Make sure the neighbors are stuff. If you feel frightened because aware of your sale—the dates and of someone at your sale, or are times. 11. Keep the sale in plain sight. threatened in any way, do what is Set items outside the garage and on out needed to keep you and your family Replaces Previous Copy toward the sidewalk or street. COPY SHEET safety. AD LETTER
By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine
ADVERTISEMENT
Discover...Where The Views Are
Breathtaking
Enormous Selection • Expert Flooring & Design Help • Quality Slab Fabrication Quick Turn Around • Fixtures & More • Samples. Samples. Samples.
scsurfaces.com
STONE & CERAMIC SURFACES, INC. 5381 Commercial Drive Huntington Beach
714-894-TILE (8453) Right Down the Street In Huntington Beach
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
I Approve This Copy. Cust. Sign.: X
IRV7148948453-L
Sales Rep.:
Melissa Abrams 34027
Please note - quality and size may vary slightly between proof and actual directory
JULY 2013 Date:
35
Legislative Reception
Photos by LYNN SEEDEN
Governmental get-together
AroundTown
This year’s annual Legislative Reception – an evening of opportunity for residents to meet and quiz their elected representatives – attracted about 150 residents and business owners. The 32nd annual event, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and held at the Center at Founders Village on June 7, featured breakout sessions, allowing residents to meet one on one with the elected officials of their choice, whether they be federal, state, county or local. U.S. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, Assemblymen Travis Allen and Allan Mansour and State Sen. Lou Correa as well as City Council members were on hand for the evening. City Councilman Larry Crandall served as master of ceremonies. The reception was made possible by platinum sponsors Hyundai Motor America and Care Ambulance, and gold sponsors Carmel Village, Coastline Community College, Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, Rainbow Environmental Services and Southern California Edison.
Top photo: Rick Billings of Fountain Valley Living Magazine snaps a photo of Chamber CEO Mary Parsons and O.C. County Supervisor Janet Nguyen. Left: U.S. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher was one of the speakers. Bottom right: Mayor Mark McCurdy, and Mayor Pro Tem Michael Vo in the photo above him. Center: Chamber member Susan Tran, Vietnamese American Chamber President Tam Nguyen, Fountain Valley Chamber President Ken Duong and Teresa Tran.
36
JULY 2013
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
www.FountainValleyMagazine.com
FountaınValley Lıvıng
Think about how you invest your time By STEVE SCHULTZ Fountain Valley Living Magazine
I
f you know me, you know I like watches. I wear a different one every day. The first watch I ever had was given to me by my grandpa and grandma. I recently found that watch and began thinking about time. The cliché is “time is money,” but the truth is, time is the most valuable gift you have. Answer this: If every day a bank gave you $86,400 but said whatever you didn’t use you had to return, would you spend all of it? How would you spend it? Would you help others or help yourself? Would you invest it wisely or waste it? Every day, the Bank of Time gives you 86,400 seconds to use at your will. Whatever you don’t use is gone forever.
Two of the most important decisions you can make are: 1. With whom you choose to spend your time 2. How you choose to spend your time. There's a saying in the watch game, "Rolex doesn't sell time, Rolex sells status." How you choose to invest your daily 86,400 will determine the status of your life. You can use your time to make more money or you can make more time for what truly matters most: letting people know they’re loved. Love allows those who have passed on to carry on. They carry on in you through the love they gave away, and you can carry on, too, through the love you give away. Not only do I admire the craftsmanship and the precision in the design that makes a timepiece worthy
to wear, but I have an affinity for what a watch really holds -- a constant reminder of our greatest gift and how to keep it. The remarkable thing is the watch my grandpa and grandma gave me more than two decades ago still Steve Schultz keeps time and I’m still keeping all the love they gave me. They invested their time wisely. About the writer: Steve Schultz is an English teacher at Fountain Valley High School. Steve is a contributing writer for the book “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times for Teens.” He is also a contributing writer four other other books, including “Hey Leader ... Wake Up and Hear the Feedback,” and “A+ Teaching: 180 Ways to Enhance Your Success As a Teacher,” both released by WalktheTalk Publishing.
ADVERTISEMENTS
General & Cosmetic Dentistry for the Entire Family FAMILY DENTISTRY • • • • • •
General & Cosmetic 1 Hour teeth whitening Treat sleep apnea and snoring Straighten crooked teeth Children welcome TV/DVD in rooms Free kindergarten dental screening
Dr. Veda Afsahi can treat snoring and sleep apnea Signs and Symptoms of Sleep Apnea • Gasping or choking during sleep • Snoring • Headaches • Sexual dysfunction • Frequent urination • High blood pressure • Excessive sleepiness or fatigue
• Poor judgment or concentration • Restless sleep • Large neck size • Obesity • Irritability • Memory loss • Depression
Covered by most health insurance
Dr. Veda F. Afsahi, D.D.S. Next to the 7-11 on Slater and Ward 10533 Slater Ave., Fountain Valley, CA. 92708
(714) 964-2970 Visit us the web at DrVeda.com
E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
JULY 2013
37
Business
®
n w o t s t r o p S al. Valley, C Fountain
Photo by TUE DUONG
Fountain Valley High graduating senior Steele Escobedo poses with the championship belt he won at the Five Counties Wrestling Tournament. It was the first time a Baron had won the championship in 25 years. Steele has signed on for a full scholarship with Menlo College.
Man of Steele
FVHS wrestler Steele Escobedo earns coveted Coronet Award, signs with Menlo College By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine
F
ountain Valley High School wrestler Steele Escobedo has received the Coronet Award, which the school awards to the school’s top student/athlete. Steele has maintained a cumulative grade point 38
JULY 2013
average of 3.60 while playing varsity football and varsity wrestling for four years. Escobedo showed why he is one of the best wrestlers in FVHS’s history this past season by earning the league championship in his weight division and by winning the prestigious Five Counties Tournament championship. It’s the first time an FVHS student has won the Five Counties championship in 25 years. Escobedo is a pre-season AllAmerican. He recently signed a full scholarship
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
to attend Menlo College. Menlo is a prestigious, private college that is very hard to be accepted into and is one of the top wrestling programs around. His grades, character and athletic achievements are what opened that door for him. Steele will be studying to enter the FBI. His brother Stone Escobedo is currently a sophomore at FVHS and is also on the varsity wrestling and football teams. His new coach at Menlo College, Joey Martinez, was on the phone with him when he signed his Letter of Intent. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com
n w o t s t r o p S al. Valley, C Fountain
The under-19 Kiss My Grass girls AYSO soccer team is headed to Hawaii to compete in the Rainbow Soccer Tournament.
AYSO heads to Hawaii Local soccer team following the rainbow with sights set on July tournament
“Kiss My Grass,” a girls under-19 soccer team from American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Region 5 in Fountain Valley, have their bags packed and will be heading to Hawaii in July to participate in the 32nd Annual Rainbow Soccer Tournament. The tournament will take place July 4-7 on Oahu at the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex. Team members are: Mallory Weinheimer, Jordi Emrich, Alyx Merickel, Kaitlyn Pitoniak, Kaitlin Hungate, Toni Abad, Jenny Soliman, Vivien Bayless, Tian Luong, Kendra Martinez, Desiree Fisher, Bri Emerzian, Cami Stevens, Kalei Hauber, Brittney Stevens, Alicia Arnett, Nicole Minnicucci, Alex Capuano and Kaitlyn Ramirez. The team is coached by Hank Schellingerhout and Steve Merickel. “I have coached many of these girls since they were 5 years old and so we couldn’t think of a more fitting way for these girls to wrap up their
E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com
AYSO careers than with this trip,” said Coach Steve Merickel. “For most of these girls, this will be their last hurrah in AYSO soccer as they will be
heading off to college in the fall. “It was a lot of hard work fundraising for this all year, but well worth it,” Merickel added.
Fountain Valley Living Magazine congratulates the Fountain Valley Girls Fastpitch Softball’s Fusion, a 12-and-under Silver Division All-Star squad. Fountain Valley won five straight games in the May 17-19 Rancho Trabuco Tournament and brought home the first-place trophy. Pictured are, top row, from left, Kendall Kallsen, Jordyn Burnell, Madison Hammonds, Emily Svartstrom, Amanda Hadley and Emilee Mason; and bottom row, from left, Lauren Pasoni, Samantha Araiza, Valerie Castro, Alex Molina, Aibreann Morrison and Isabella Guerra. Fountain Valley Living Magazine
JULY 2013
39
FountaınValley Lıvıng ®
Magazine Patrons (Donors who support the magazine) LIFETIME DIAMOND PatronS— $2,500-and above Alex A. Accetta, CPA & Assoc. LIFETIME GOLD PatronS— $1,000-and above Ed and Fredda Sussman
Patrons
LIFETIME GOLD PatronS— $500-and above Larry and Sandra Crandall Steve and Rosemary Crisafulli David DiRanna Richard and Sharon Fish Dr. Ron and Kathy Jurgensen, DDS The Kato Family Tony and Rhonda Nobles Connie and Vic Wadsley Donor—anonymous (thank you!) LIFETIME GOLD PatronS— $250-and above Robert and Carla Cammack Marc and Linda Ecker Mark and Sheila Michels Robert and Carol Proctor Sam and Diane Salzman Michael and Catherine Vo Ron and Marilyn Walker 2013 Lifetime PatronS— $100 level Leslie Montz, charter patron of FV Living Magazine Ed Arnold and family Bill and Kathy Ault Robert and Lois Baumgartner George and Martha Bierkortte Joan Blankinship John Borack Lee and Cheryl Brothers Raquel Brown Don and Donna Cable Frank and Lucille Christy Joanna Clemens John and Barbara Collins Ron Courreges Walter and Susan Crandall Mike Debowski Bob and Mai DeRienzo Patrick Ducker Doyle and Georgia Edwards Rabbi Stephen and Robin Einstein FVHS Theater Boosters Don and Karen Fox Virgil and Shannon George Andy and Denise Glasgow Doris E. Gordon Don and Marva Grimm Roger and Winnie Hamerlinck Tom and Amy Hanggie Jan Heistermann Joanne Herbel Charley and Patricia Hoyt
40
JULY 2013
Mike and Kim Israelsky Aly Johns Max and Diane Johnson Dann and Cheri Jones Arlene Karr-Powell Russell and Gaye Koelsch Lillian G. Lipke Darrell and Marilynn Manderscheid Tony and Heather McCombs Mark and Michele McCurdy Marcia and Marc McReynolds Larry and Margaret Murphey Steve and Nina Nagel Trung and Kim Nguyen Rose Osaki Wayne and Mary Osborne Anthony and Monica Palmieri Patricia Pratte Dolores W. Reed Kathleen and Bill Rockney Bonnie and Bob Rogoff Tony and Julie Romero Dave and Lori Rosell Ruth Rosewitz Chuck and Shirley Roth Jill Wardlow Ruiz Ed and Michelle Schroeder Annette Schwerin Monty Snyder Steve Stovall, Team Stovall Jan Tubbiola Patrick and Bonnie Tucker Joleen Valentine Ana Vega Chad and Nicola Weiss Lanny and Mary Wilson The Zaldo Family 2013 Patrons—$50 level Dean and Leanne Burt Virginia Dishman Pete and Melanie Hagstrom Joe and Linda Jones Jon and Shelley Kakita Cathy Lichodziejewski Ron and Martha Lockwood Richard and Lois Logan Jack and Sue Mellott Nick and Edith Muse Cliff and Dienna Rogers Dick and Nan Rowe Nick and Terri Taylor Nora BK Webb Robert and Sheila Wenzel 2013 Patrons—$25 level Bruce Bailey Marlene Beck Chris and Diane Bonthius Nancy Claxton Karen Cunningham Larry and Arlene Doan Joni Dodge Janice Duzen
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
Judy and Gerald Fleischmann Barbara Gallup Zoraida Gordon James Gray Mollie Guyot Mandy Hall Jan Heistermann Mrs. Meryl Overton Nick Pappas Pauline Perez Jan Rhoads Bryan Tice Peggy Wilson Annamae Zimmer 2013 NON-PROFIT PatronS—$100 level Fountain Valley Community Foundation Fountain Valley Woman's Club 2012 Patrons—$50 level Ken and Carol Barckley Howard and Pat Bowman Leanne and Dean Burt Deryl and Patsy Dyson Don and Marge Erickson Linda Mollie Guyot Ken and Pat Heneise Joe and Linda Jones Jon and Shelley Kakita Cathy Lichodziejewski Ron and Martha Lockwood Richard and Lois Logan Karen Diamond Markovich Jack and Sue Mellott Nick and Edythe Muse Shayna M. Newman Jane E. Odland Mary and Steve Parsons Cliff and Dienna Rogers Stan and Nancy Smith Nick and Terrie Taylor Robert and Sheila Wenzel 2012 Patrons—$25 level Bruce Bailey Marlene Beck Joanne Booz Nancy J. Claxton Ron Courreges Karen Cunningham Virginia Dishman Doris Gordon James Gray Pete Haak Mandy Hall Chad Hanna Jean Hardy Jan Heistermann Joanne Herbel Sandi Licata Miss Fountain Valley 2012 Andrea Licata Evelyn McLean
Luis Mier Carolyn Miller Donald B. Mikami Nick D. Pappas Geneviéve Ray Janice Rhoads Dick and Nan Rowe Kelley Santa Cruz Cheryl Shaylor Fong and Jenifer Tieu Tom Wada Armella Wallstrom Kristen Wilcox Peggy Wilson Annamae Zimmer 2012 NON-PROFIT PatronS—$100 level Fountain Valley Community Foundation Fountain Valley Educational Foundation Fountain Valley Historical Society Fountain Valley Woman's Club Friends of the Library 2011 Patrons—$50 level George and Martha Bierkortte Dean and Leanne Burt Dale and Judy Edwards Joe and Linda Jones Jon and Shelley Kakita Arlene Karr-Powell Ron and Martha Lockwood Marcia and Marc McReynolds Sue and Jack Mellott Nick and Edythe Muse Gary and Laure Osterbach Nick and Terrie Taylor Ron and Marilyn Walker Armella Wallstrom Bob and Sheila Wenzel 2011 Patrons—$25 level Bruce Bailey Marlene Beck Howard and Pat Bowman Bill Burris, Sr. Laura and Rob Calnon Mark Cohen Carol Cooperman Sharon Cope Kathleen Down Dann Gibb Dorothy Gook Zoraida Gordon Linda Mollie Guyot Chad Hanna Jean Hardy Joanne Herbel Richard and Lois Logan Larry and Margaret Murphey Valentine M. Nichols Jane E. Odland Jill M. Smith Joleen Valentine Annamae Zimmer www.FountainValleyMagazine.com
2011 NON-PROFIT PatronS— $100 level Fountain Valley Woman's Club Friends of the Library
2009 Patrons—$50 level The Pete Finnerty Family Rabbi Stephen and Robin Einstein Ken and Cheryl Norton Dean and Hanadi Paxson Dick and Nan Rowe Rabbi Rebecca and Warren Schorr Ed and Fredda Sussman
2010 Patrons—$50 level Christine and Marc Allcorn Betty Babcock and Family Jim and Judy Caforio Dale and Judy Edwards The Pete Finnerty Family Gary Forman Tom and Irene Gergen Jon Kakita A.S. Karr-Powell Marcia and Marc McReynolds Jack and Sue Mellott The Malone-Badgett-Ciccarelli Family Nick and Edythe Muse Ken and Cheryl Norton Dean and Hanadi Paxson Bonnie and Bob Rogoff Dick and Nan Rowe Rabbi Rebecca and Warren Schorr Patricia Stray The Judy Taira Family Nick and Terrie Taylor The Helen Thomas Family Marv and Marianne Traw
2009 Patrons—$25 level Bruce Bailey Cindi Casum
Carol S. Cooperman Rosemary Crisafulli Gary Forman Chad Hanna Joanne Herbel Ruby Ann Justis Jerry Moynihan Jane E. Odland Janice P. Rhoads Patricia M. Stray Marv Traw Ron and Marilyn Walker
2009 NON-PROFIT PatronS—$100 level Fountain Valley Community Foundation Fountain Valley Educational Foundation Fountain Valley Historical Society Fountain Valley Woman’s Club MAGAZINE PATRONS are everyday residents and local readers who generously donate to the magazine. They are people who love their community magazine and want to help ensure its longevity. Fountain Valley residents and businesses receive the Fountain Valley Living Magazine free of charge.
FountainValley
Become a 2013
FountainValley November 2009
Fountain Valley’s Community Magazine
LIVING
Patron of Fountain Valley Living Magazine
Permit #88
U. S. POSTAGE
CA
(Residents and businesses in Fountain Valley receive the magazine free of charge. Patron donations help support the cost of the magazine.)
SEEDEN
STANDARD
FVHS Barons footbal the annual Battle l team is ready for of the Bell
Pages 4-7
Photo by LYNN
PAID
annual donation
BUENA PARK,
25
$
Serving up talent PRESORTED
2010 Patrons—$25 level Bruce Bailey Marlene Beck Mandi Strelow Burch Cindi Casum Steve and Eva Chung Carol S. Cooperman Karen Markovich-Diamond John and Gladys Gott Linda Mollie Guyot Mandy Hall Chad Hanna Jean Hardy Joanne Herbel Ruby Ann Justis Joan Kennedy Richard and Lois Logan Linda Merritt-Maine Jerry Moynihan Larry and Margaret Murphey Shayna M. Newman Jane E. Odland Nick D. Pappas Bethel J. Reeves Janice P. Rhoads Ruth Rosewitz Linda Sanfilippo Patricia M. Stray Ron and Marilyn Walker Beverly White
FountaınValley Lıvıng ®
2013 Patron Donation Form Name
Date
Mailing address City
St
ZIP
Phone Email Yes, I want to be a 2013 PATRON of FV Living Magazine: 2013 Annual Patron $25 (each person) 2013 Annual Patron $50 2013 Lifetime Patron $100 2013 Lifetime Gold Patron $250-$1,000 TOTAL: 2013 Lifetime Diamond Patron $2,500-$5,000
2010 NON-PROFIT PatronS— $100 level Fountain Valley Community Foundation Fountain Valley Educational Foundation Fountain Valley Historical Society Fountain Valley Woman’s Club
PAYMENT:
$
Make checks payable to: Fountain Valley Living Magazine
Check No.
Credit Card:
VISA
MasterCard
Credit Card number: Expiration date:
Credit Card code on back:
Signature
Date
Mail to: Fountain Valley Living Magazine, 8840 Warner Ave., Suite 204, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Contact us: 714-847-7714 FVMagazine@live.com
E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
JULY 2013
41
FountaınValley Lıvıng ®
Faces of Fountain Valley
Photo by TUE DUONG
The Crisafullis celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at Mile Square Golf Club.
Meet Steve and Rosemary Crisafulli Fountain Valley, Calif. 92708
WHO:
The Crisafullis moved to Fountain Valley in 1977 and are longtime members of Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
WHAT: They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, June 15 with a gathering of nearly 100 family members and friends at Mile Square Golf Club. The party was planned and staged completely by their grown daughters. OF INTEREST: Steve and Rosemary have volunteered around the community and at church for years. Rosemary served on the original Summerfest committee. Rosemary is also a member of the “Farklettes,” a group of ladies who serve in the bereavement ministry at Holy Spirit, and then go to Izzy’s Bagels to play Farkle each week. The Crisafullis’ two daughters, Susan and Deborah, planned and organized the 50th anniversary party, even though one lives in Northern California and the other lives in Virginia. —Curt Seeden
42
JULY 2013
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
www.FountainValleyMagazine.com
ADVERTISEMENTS: C O RN E R O F WARN E R & B RO O K H U R S T
Where to find
Fountain Valley Living Magazine Your mailbox Fountain Valley Living Magazine is mailed (U.S. Post Office delivery) to every physical address in 92708. That includes homes, condos, apartments, townhomes and businesses. No P.O. boxes, though.
2011-12
FREE
BUY ONE, GET ONE
FREE
8 Piece Buffalo Wings With Purchase of any Extra Large Pizza
Our NEW Frozen Yogurt!
Valid only at Fountain Valley Lamppost Pizza. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Exp. 7-31-13
1 Large pizza with one topping & 60oz. pitcher of domestic beer $ 99
19.
Vanilla, Chocolate and Swirl Buy one, get one of equal or lesser value free! Valid only at Fountain Valley Lamppost Pizza. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Exp. 7-31-13
Valid only at Fountain Valley Lamppost Pizza. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Family Feast
Exp. 7-31-13
$
10130 Warner Ave. (east of Brookhurst)
(714) 968-6128
24.99
Includes X-Large 1-Topping Pizza, Large Dinner Salad, and up to 4 Small Sodas.
www.LamppostPizza.com/FV
Valid only at Fountain Valley Lamppost Pizza. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Mention FV Living Magazine when ordering
Exp. 7-31-13
valuable coupon • EXPIRES 7-31-2013
Best
Burger
ta Ro ®
ry
2009 WINNE R
Editor ’s Choice “300 Burger ”
Fountain Bowl 17110 Brookhurst St. (at Warner )
(714) 963-7888 • www.fountainbowl.com
.
Fountain Valley’s
®
FREE
r
During open lanes only
be em
Fountain Bowl Buy one game, get one
M
Interested in being a countertop location for the FV Living Magazine? Call us at (714) 847-7714 or e-mail FVMagazine@ live.com
PPILZAZ CE
is an iw K
public buildings City Hall lobby 10200 Slater Ave. FV Branch Library lobby 17635 Los Alamos St. (by City Hall) FV Police Department lobby 10200 Slater Ave. FV Recreation Center 16400 Brookhurst St. (at Heil) The Center at Founders Village (Senior Center lobby) 17967 Bushard St. (at Talbert)
BESTA
FOUNTAIN VALLEY BUSINESSES AIM Mail Center 16027 Brookhurst St. (at Edinger) Alex A. Accetta, CPA & Assoc. 8840 Warner Ave., Suite 204 Anytime Fitness 9394 Warner Ave. (at Bushard by Fresh & Easy) Chamber of Commerce 10055 Slater Ave., Suite 250 Dippin’ Dots Ice Cream 18011 Newhope St., Suite D Edinger Medical Center 9900 Talbert Ave. (next to Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center) Fountain Bowl 17110 Brookhurst St. Fountain Valley School District Office 10055 Slater Ave. (at Brookhurst) Independence Bank 18101 Magnolia St. (at Talbert) Izzy’s Bagels 17060 Magnolia St. (at Warner) Lamppost Pizza 10130 Warner Ave. (east of Brookhurst) Mangiamo Gelato Caffe 9430 Warner Ave. (at Bushard by Fresh & Easy) Mimi’s Jewelry 18591 Brookhurst St. (by Albertson’s) On The Way Convenience Store 10510 Warner Ave. Orange Coast Memorial Medical Ctr 9920 Talbert Ave. (at Brookhurst) UPS Store 18627 Brookhurst St. (by Islands) Yong’s Donuts 18054 Magnolia St. (at Talbert)
Fountain Valley's
Fountain Valley Living Magazine July 2013
E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
JULY 2013
43
Your personal experts in women’s healthcare At Orange Coast Memorial, it’s no stretch to say that we tailor our comprehensive healthcare to you. From education and prevention to diagnosis and treatment, we keep you healthy and care for you when you’re not. Our nationally accredited Breast Center and expertise in advanced heart and vascular procedures, including minimally invasive robotic surgery, set us apart. But what patients notice most is our personalized care. You’re one of a kind and you deserve healthcare that is too. To find out about our unique women’s cardiac health program, call 1.800.MEMORIAL or visit MemorialCare.org/Women.
44
JULY 2013
Fountain Valley Living Magazine
www.FountainValleyMagazine.com