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A decade of sizzling

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FV's first Summerfest

n June 2009, Fountain Valley was introduced to a new event—one that would become the biggest annual attraction in the city. Summerfest, which this year is set for June 20-23 at the Fountain Valley Sports Park, made its debut on June 12, 2009 in celebration of the city's birthday (June 13, 1957). That means Summerfest is celebrating its 11th anniversary this year. The festival has evolved over the years, but the basics are still intact: carnival rides, live entertainment, exhibitor booths, a variety of food options, a beer garden and the Fountain Valley Classic Car & Truck Show.

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Here’s a fun look back at the previous 10 Summerfests. 2009: Summerfest was held June 12-14 (Yes, it was only three days back then). The Classic Car & Truck Show, once a much smaller event held on Slater Avenue during Red Ribbon Week, featured an estimated 200 cars on display, music, drawings and model car kit craft activities for kids. The Kiwanis Club of Fountain Valley put on a pancake breakfast adjacent to the car show. The amusement rides were located on the field facing Brookhurst Street next to the Boys & Girls Club. 2010: Summerfest was held June 11-13. The beer garden became a beer and wine garden, and a taco-eating contest was held on Sunday, June 13 as part of a Battle of the Bands contest. 2012

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2011: Technically, Summerfest was billed as a three-day event (June 10-12), but “Preview Night” was introduced on Thursday, June 9. Carnival rides were available for $1 and gourmet food trucks were on hand. Also new was a skateboard contest and demonstrations on both Saturday and Sunday. And, a craft show was held inside the Recreation Center featuring the works of about 60 vendors Friday through Sunday. 2012: Summerfest became a fourday event (June 7-10), starting with Preview Night on Thursday, June 7. A notable addition was Dog Day Afternoon, a Sunday-only event featuring small dog races, an agility course, dog adoptions, police K9 demonstrations and more. 2013: Summerfest was held June 2730. Preview Night food trucks included Bacon Mania, Dogzilla, The Burnt Truck and The Flip Truck, among others. Newest and biggest addition: A fireworks show was held Saturday evening. 2014: Summerfest ran from June 26-29. Sky Network Communications provided a Live Sports Tent this year. Musical entertainment featured a bevy of tribute bands with salutes to The Beatles, Journey and Santana. 2015: Notable at this year’s Summerfest, which was held June 25-28, was the introduction of the community stage, giving local groups an opportunity to perform. The community stage was part of the Kids Zone, located near the Boys & Girls Club, which featured activities

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for the younger crowd, 8 and under. Also, on Sunday only, one field was devoted to kids bounce houses, a rock wall and a surfboard simulator. 2016: The Classic Car & Truck Show moved to the front field of the FV Sports Park and the carnival rides were moved to the back half of the park. Summerfest was held June 23-26. On Sunday, Fountain Valley Living Magazine and the Summerfest Committee staged the Fountain Valley Home & Garden Show and Vintage Market on the front field. 2017: Summerfest ran June 22-25. To honor the city’s 60th anniversary, a ticketed VIP party was held on Friday night, featuring cocktails, appetizers and a perfect view of a fireworks show. The next morning, a 60th anniversary parade was held at 9 a.m., featuring about 70 entries, including marching bands from both local high schools, youth groups, local celebrities and businesses. Fountain Valley resident and Hall of Fame sportscaster Ed Arnold was the parade grand marshal. 2018: Summerfest ran from June 21-24 and included a Friday night fireworks show. New was a Saturday afternoon craft beer festival. Musical entertainment included tributes to Journey, Chicago and Neil Diamond. Also, the popularity of the community stage skyrocketed with dozens of bands, individuals, dance troupes and even Taekwondo teams performing. This year’s Summerfest, as well as the

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past 10 Summerfests, are put together by the Summerfest Committee, a group of dedicated volunteers that meets every month leading up to the festival to make sure residents enjoy these four days of summer fun.

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Fountain Valley schools, ball teams, churches and nonprofits can raise money with this year's new DUNK TANK! Bring your cash, and buy one ball for $2, or three balls for $5. All monies go to the nonprofit manning the dunk tank during that hour! Thursday June 20: 6 p.m.: FV Girls Fastpitch 7 p.m.: FVHS Cross Country/Track 8 p.m.: FVHS Dance Friday, June 21: 6 p.m.: FVHS Football 7 p.m.: AYSO Region 5 8 p.m.: FVHS Girls Basketball Saturday, June 22: 2–4 p.m.: Talbert Middle School, Oka School, Newland School, Gisler School 4–6 p.m.: Masuda Middle Schoo, Plavan School, Cox School 6–8 p.m.: Fulton Middle School, Tamura School, Courreges School Sunday, June 23: 3 p.m.: Coastal Community Fellowship 4 p.m.: FVHS Field Hockey 5 p.m.: FV Community Foundation Limited openings still exist. Interested groups should contact Liana Taylor at Lianakt@aol.com.

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Summerfest Schedule The city’s 11th annual festival is set for June 20-23 and offers fun, food, entertainment and fireworks By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine

The 11th annual summer four-day festival is set for June 20-23 at the Fountain Valley Sports Park and is expected to attract big crowds with amusement rides, nightly live entertainment, lots of carnival food options and much more. This year’s festival will again feature the Summer Suds Brewfest craft beer festival on Saturday followed by a fireworks show.

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Admission: Free Parking: $5 and $10, or free along the north access road or out on Brookhurst; Uber and Lyft drop-off just inside the main entrance to the park off Heil (look for signage). Carnival rides: $2-per-ride on Thursday. Friday through Sunday purchase rides ticket on site. Save and pre-purchase unlimited rides wristbands at fvsummerfest.com. OPENING Night, Thursday, June 20 5-10 p.m. @Fountain Valley Sports Park Opening night features $2 carnival rides. Food booths will be open (commercial and non-profit); live entertainment on both stages, beer garden, dunk tank fundraiser Friday, June 21 5-11 p.m. @Fountain Valley Sports Park Carnival rides, food booths, live entertainment on both stages, dunk tank fundraiser; $5 beer and wine night. Rides tickets available onsite or pre-purchase at FVSummerfest.com.

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Saturday, June 22 2-11 p.m. @Fountain Valley Sports Park Carnival rides, food, bands, dunk tank 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 13th annual Classic Car & Truck Show on the front field 2-6 p.m. Summer Suds Brewfest on the ball field east of the rides. Entry tickets on site, or prepurchase at SummerSudsBrewfest.com. When it becomes dark: Fireworks show Sunday, June 23 2-10 p.m. @Fountain Valley Sports Park Carnival rides, food, bands, dunk tank

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MAIN STAGE MUSIC: Thursday June 20: 5 p.m. Opening Ceremony 5:30-9:30 p.m., Live band karaoke Friday, June 21: 5:30-7:30 p.m., My Generation (‘60s tribute) 8:30-10:30 p.m., BIG (funk, old school) Saturday, June 22: 3-4 p.m., Thank-U-Drive Thru 4-5 p.m., Urgent (Foreigner tribute) 6-8 p.m., Mark Easterday 9-10:30 p.m., Bruno and the Hooligans Sunday, June 23: 2:30-4 p.m., Yachty by Nature (‘70s-‘80s soft rock) 5-6:30 p.m., Queen Nation 7:30-9:30 p.m., Styx X

COMMUNITY STAGE: Thursday June 20: 6-6:30 p.m.: Sick ‘n Tired (Fulton Middle School) 6:45-7:15 p.m.: Comedy magician Hayden Allcorn 7:30-8 p.m. Rachel Sarah Mount 8:15-8:45 p.m.: Orion and the Big Dippers Friday, June 21: 6-6:30 p.m.: Sunshine Generation 6:45-7:15 p.m.: Artegy Dance Academy 7:30-8:15 p.m. MYART’s Showcase Troupe 8:30-9:30 p.m.: Fountain of Life Church Band Saturday, June 22: 3-3:30 p.m.: Masuda Middle School Band 3:45-4 p.m.: Talbert Middle School Advanced Band 4:15-5:15 p.m.: FV Middle School Mega Choir 5:30-6 p.m.: Hudson Dance Academy 6:15-6:45 p.m.: Dannsair Dance Academy 7-7:45 p.m.: Free To Be Me—Dynamix Performance Troupe 8-8:30 p.m.: Grupo Folklorico Desafio 9-9:45 p.m.: Generator Sunday, June 23: 3-3:45 p.m.: Beach Cities Dance Studio 4-4:30 p.m.: Tom Vo’s Taekwondo 4:45-5:15 p.m.: Fountain Valley High School Music 5:30-6 p.m.: Sts. Simon and Jude Dolphinette Cheer Squad 6:15-7 p.m.: West Arts Productions Performance Ensemble 7:15-7:45 p.m.: Fountain Valley High School Music 8-8:30 p.m.: The New Voice of FV 8:30-9 p.m.: Voices of FV (Tricia Tran and Noor Abu-Samrah)

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Right Direction Retiring Fire Chief Tony Coppolino leaves behind a strong department Photos by LYNN SEEDEN / Seeden Photography

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fter more than 30 years with the Fountain Valley Fire Department, Chief Tony Coppolino will retire effective June 27. A Fountain Valley native who attended Cox Elementary School and graduated from Fountain Valley High, Coppolino said he leaves a department that rates with the best in Orange County. “There is no doubt in my mind that the Fountain Valley Fire Department—if it’s not the healthiest department in the county—it’s in the top three,” Coppolino said. Coppolino spent his entire firefighting career in Fountain Valley. He was promoted to fire chief in 2013. He began his Fountain Valley tenure as an administrative intern in 1988, moved to a reserve in 1989 and was hired fulltime in 1990. Coppolino spent five years as a firefighter before becoming a firefighter-paramedic. He was promoted to captain, then department training captain and later battalion chief. Coppolino met his wife, Mindy right out of high school. Mindy’s dad was a Newport Beach firefighter, which “spurred an interest in the fire department,” he said. Prior to his hiring as chief, the Fountain Valley Fire Department was led by multiple interim fire chiefs, Coppolino said, and at that time the city was considering outsourcing fire service to the Orange County Fire Authority. Without permanent leadership, Coppolino went to then-City Manager Ray Kromer and told him,” I can be your next fire chief.” He said one of his major accomplishments has been taking a department without direction and “moving it in

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the right direction to get to where we are today.” Coppolino, 52, and Mindy have three children: Carli, 23, a medical aesthetician; Courtney, 21, a pre-veterinary student; and son, Cole, 17, who will graduate from Edison High this year. Coppolino attended the Santa Ana College Fire Academy prior to joining the FVFD and later earned his bachelor’s degree. “We have really been able to get the department going in the right direction,” Coppolino said. The ownership and pride from the firefighters and the community from five years ago to today is off the charts.”

Retiring Fire Chief Tony Coppolino with his wife, Mindy, and their children. The chief grew up in Fountain Valley and has served the Fountain Valley Fire Department his entire career.

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The Orange County Forum recently hosted a breakfast event featuring Fram Virjee, president of Cal State Fullerton, as the speaker. Three Fountain Valley residents and business owners were on hand for the event. From left: Patrick O’Donnell, photographer and 46-year resident; Ryan Moreau, founder of Rypath, a business consulting firm; Virjee; and Tam Nguyen, Cal State Fullerton graduate and owner of Advance Beauty College. He is also vice chair on the board of governors of the CSUF Philanthropic Foundation. Nguyen introduced the new university president. The Orange County Forum is a nonpartisan current affairs organization that features knowledgeable and distinguished speakers and leaders focusing on public policy issues.

Local Boy Scout Luke Westrup earns Eagle honor

Fountain Valley Boy Scout Luke Westrup will be honored at his Eagle Court of Honor June 1 at The Fount Church. Luke earned his Eagle Award—the highest ranking a Boy Scout can receive—on Feb. 20. His Eagle project was a complete renovation of a game room for children with Type 1 diabetes. He painted and decorated the room, built a bookcase, 10

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game cabinet, storage, two game tables and added seating to the room. Additionally, he collected more than 1,000 donated books and 100 games. During his Boy Scout experience, Luke earned 56 merit badges, five Eagle Palms, the Meritorious Award for Life Saving, and is the current Senior Patrol Leader of Troop 567 and Den Chief for the Webelo Den in Pack 567. His scouting career will not end at Eagle. He continues to be involved in the troop, pack, Order of the Arrow, district events and has recently taken up backpacking. He will be traveling to Philmont Scout Ranch in 2020 with his troop for 12 days of backpacking.

FV grad Ching completes Air Force basic

U.S. Air Force Airman Trenton K. Ching has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Airman Ching is a 2018 graduate of Fountain Valley High School. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. www.FountainValleyMagazine.net

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Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Ching is the son of Matthew Ching of Fountain Valley and Emilyn Ching of Westminster.

Local student wins art competition

Congratulations to Remi Frolichman-Gonzales, who recently won the 48th Congressional District art competition. Her winning painting will be hung in the US Capitol for a year. Remi is a senior in the Visual Arts Conservatory at the Orange County School of the Arts and will graduate

this month. She plans to attend the Roski School of Art and Design at USC. She is the daughter of Vincent Gonzales and Libby Frolichman. The conclusion of the competition was held at the Laguna Art Museum and the 41 entries were judged anonymously by three professionals. Remi earned the first-place honor and won a $750 scholarship and two tickets to Washington, D.C. for a ceremony when

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Visiting the Segrada Familia in Barcelona with FV Living Magazine are, back row, from left: Sarah Purrington, Susan Purrington, Chuck Purrington, Craig Uchizono, Lance Aoyagi and Sean Purrington; and front row, Karen Uchizono and Nami Aoyagi.

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Longtime Fountain Valley residents Janice Dischner (orange sweater) and her twin sister Carolyn Miller (far right) took the magazine to Wichita, Kansas in May, to visit Janice’s son Taylor and his fiancé Shelby, both former FV residents, who re-located to Wichita in December 2018. This photo was taken at “The Keeper of the Plains” monument, a finalist for the 8 Wonders of Kansas. 12

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It’s Magazine Day in ... the Greek isles

Chuck and Sue Whitney recently took an 11day cruise to Italy and the Greek Isles, and they brought along Fountain Valley Living Magazine for this photo taken at the Old Temple of Athena up top of the Acropolis!

It’s Magazine Day in ... Rome

Frank and Gerri Wilson, Fountain Valley residents since 1975, visited the newly opened LDS Temple in Rome, Italy, as well as many other points of interest in Italy, France and Spain. Fountain Valley Living Magazine took the trip with them. www.FountainValleyMagazine.net

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a new spring event blooms Jubilee celebrates Historical Society's 50th anniversary

Fountain Valley Living Magazine and the Fountain Valley Historical Society teamed up April 27 to sponsor the Spring Jubilee at the Gazebo, a daylong home and garden fair that featured crafters, home and garden improvement businesses, food and old-fashioned fun. More than 450 people attended the Heritage Park event, which featured lawn games for kids, hand-cranked, homemade ice cream, a strolling barbershop quartet, and the ceremonial planting of the “Jubilee Tree” by the city’s public works department. The event was also held in conjunction with the Friends of the Library’s annual plant sale. 14

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Stepping back in time: Sack races, hand-cranked ice

cream, hula-hooping and good ol' children's crafts were part of the fun at the Spring Jubilee at Heritage Park. The new event attracted 450 people who were treated to live Barbershop Quartet performances, crafters, home-and-garden vendors, food and lots of lemonade. The Historical Society also held a "Jubilee Tree" planting on the occasion of the society's 50th anniversary. Mayor Pro-Tem Cheryl Brothers, co-president of the Historical Society, is pictured at left with City of Fountain Valley Arborist Marco Garcia, City Manager Rob Houston and Councilperson Kim Constantine. Above, Ron Courreges shows children how to make ice cream. He also offered tours of the Courreges Tank House. www.FountainValleyMagazine.net

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The FVHS Football Boosters and the Michael Musso Memorial Fund will host the 14th annual “Moose Invitational” Golf Tournament on Monday, June 24 at Mile Square Golf Course. The annual event helps raise money for the Fountain Valley High School Baron Football program and the Michael Musso Memorial Fund. Michael, a 2004 graduate of Fountain Valley High School, lost his life in a car accident July 29, 2005. Through this fundraiser, a scholarship is given to a four-year Baron football player each year. Cost to play in the golf tournament is $175 per golfer, which includes green fees, cart fees, practice range, door prizes, gift bags, a buffet lunch and the banquet dinner. Registration and practice begin at 11 a.m. and the shotgun start is at 1 p.m. A banquet dinner follows at 6 p.m. Sponsorship packages are available. For more information, go to www.fvhs baronsfootball.com.

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$815,000 in April 2019 (37 homes sold) $765,000 in March 2019 (43 homes sold) $795,000 in February 2019 (34 homes sold) $787,000 in January 2019 (22 homes sold) $755,000 in December 2018 (53 homes sold) $763,000 in November 2018 (43 homes sold) $765,000 in October 2018 (44 homes sold) $780,000 in September 2018 (53 homes sold) $775,000 in August 2018 (45 homes sold) $772,000 in July 2018 (56 homes sold) $799,000 in June 2018 (69 homes sold) $776,250 in May 2018 (40 homes sold) $735,000 in April 2018 (35 homes sold) $762,000 in March 2018 (59 homes sold) $755,000 in February 2018 (55 homes sold) $750,000 in January 2018 (29 homes sold) $722,500 in December 2017 (28 homes sold) $745,000 in November 2017 (35 homes sold) $725,000 in October 2017 (43 homes sold)

$710,000 in September 2017 (54 homes sold) $662,000 in August 2017 (42 homes sold) $760,000 in July 2017 (53 homes sold) $689,500 in June 2017 (57 homes sold) $709,000 in May 2017 (42 homes sold) $728,000 in April 2017 (63 homes sold) $765,000 in March 2017 (45 homes sold) $720,000 in February 2017 (36 homes sold) $680,500 in January 2017 (30 homes sold) $710,500 in December 2016 (50 homes sold) $704,000 in November 2016 (45 homes sold) $694,000 in October 2016 (37 homes sold) $662,000 in September 2016 (54 homes sold) $691,000 in August 2016 (47 homes sold) $678,000 in July 2016 (55 homes sold) $695,000 in June 2016 (46 homes sold) $707,550 in May 2016 (46 homes sold) $695,000 in April 2016 (47 homes sold) $730,000 in March 2016 (38 homes sold) $639,000 in February 2016 (25 homes sold) $630,000 in January 2016 (30 homes sold) $644,500 in December 2015 (43 homes sold) $712,000 in November 2015 (43 homes sold) $662,000 in October 2015 (37 homes sold) $645,000 in September 2015 (54 homes sold) $646,500 in August 2015 (48 homes sold) $720,000 in July 2015 (65 homes sold) $590,000 in June 2015 (47 homes sold) $677,000 in May 2015 (43 homes sold)

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Local third-graders to get up-close look at City Hall

The city will open its doors to the Fountain Valley School District on June 5. Third-grade students from five FVSD campuses will have the opportunity to engage directly with City Council members, the police department, fire department, public works and the rest of the city team. Students will have an opportunity to visit various city departments and get a behind-the-scenes look at how the city is organized and operated. More information, call (714) 593-4410.

Colorectal Cancer is seminar topic

Colorectal Cancer: Risks, Screenings and Treatment is the topic of a seminar that will be offered from 2-3:30 p.m., Thursday, June 13 at The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center, 17967 Bushard St. The seminar is hosted by Fountain Valley Regional Hospital. Register online at www.fountain valleyhospital.com/about-us/classes-events/Detail/7381 or call (877) 959-6863.

There will be dancing in the park! Summer Concerts in the Park series bands announced It will be a summer of tributes. This year’s lineup of Concerts in the Park will feature the sounds of Journey, Motown, The Beatles and Garth Brooks. Concerts are set for Thursdays in July, beginning July 11, and Aug. 1. Here’s the lineup: July 11: LIGHTS Touring, featuring a tribute to Journey. The band gets its name from “Lights,” a song recorded by Journey and written by Steve Perry and Neal Schon, released in 1978. July 18: Stone Soul, performing classic Motown hits. July 25: Hard Day’s Night, saluting The Beatles. The evening will also feature a special recognition of the Special Olympics.

Aug. 1: That Garth Guy, a tribute to Garth Brooks. Concerts are free and run from 6-8 p.m. at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center and Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St. The Aug. 1 concert will be held in conjunction with the annual Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Expo. This year’s Concerts in the Park sponsors are: Fountain Valley Bodyworks, Fountain Valley Regional Hospital & Medical Center, the Fountain Valley Community Foundation, Garcia Chiropractic, Kingston Technology, the Lily Campbell Team and Susan Saurastri of Seven Gables Real Estate. Event sponsors are: the HB Auto Dealers Association, MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center, Mimi’s Jewelry and Republic Services.

Senior transportation service available

“Hop On!” senior transportation service is provided for Fountain Valley residents, 60 years and older, for $2 each way. Transportation is provided seven days a week, between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. within the Fountain Valley city limits. All participants must complete a registration form and sign the waiver prior to taking part in the program. For additional information and to register call The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center (714) 593-4446.

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aise your hand if when you were younger you turned a sheet into a cape and believed you could fly? Now answer this, who taught you how to do that? The answer is simple: no one did— that belief in yourself and your ability STEVE SCHULTZ, Columnist to be bigger than you are was already inside of you naturally. My next question for you: Who taught you to put your cape away? Again, the answer is simple but also sad: Your parents, your peers, siblings, schools, and society did. They were well-meaning, as conformity is contagious, but it’s time we stop telling you to grow up and encourage you instead to grow back to when you knew how to fly. The superpowerful want you to forget about your superpowers, but let me remind you of who you truly are. You lived your greatest superpower when you were a small child. What classes did the 3- and 4-year-

old take to learn to paint, sing, dance, build, draw and play? None! No one taught you to be an artist—you were born one. Slowly as we prepared you to be proper in school and compared you to your peers, labeled you with a grade, and turned you into a walking trophy for your parents to parade around, you stopped dancing, stopped singing, building, drawing and playing. Many of you have even stopped smiling and laughing as frequently as you once did. You then entered middle school where we sent you to classes to “teach” you how to draw, sing, dance and do theater, trying to put back in what the adults had already taken out. We took away your artistry so you could be a scholar. We told you to take your cape off and you obeyed. Everyone used to be an artist, not just the kids in art class. My third question: Who is happier:

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the 50-year-old or the 5-year-old? Of course, it’s the child who is pure, elevated love, not the adult who is full of fear and anger. The child knows he or she is the hero who is responsible to take on the villain, while the adults know they are not supposed to believe in childish things. The thing is, however, I’m not recommending you be childish; I’m reminding you to be child-like. And one of the best places to go to remember who you are is inside children’s books. I’ve written a children’s book called “Love Lead Elevate” that I think can help you on your journey into adulthood by learning the lessons the playground of your youth has to teach you. In my book, a young boy is sitting on a park bench next to his grandfather STEVE SCHULTZ—Cont.on page 34

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but transformation. It’s not so you can rise into the air but for you to elevate others by leading them up with unconditional love. You do that by devoting yourself to loving everyone, even loving those that don’t like you and loving those who have hurt you. In order to do love you must be love. When Love is elevated, everything else in your life that doesn’t matter slides off the teeter totter past you, only leaving room for love to be present in you.” The boy leaves the playground and runs over to the park bench to tell his grandpa all he just learned. His grandpa says, “I have a present for you, but before I give it to you I must wash your feet.” His grandpa takes a bottle of water and pours it on the boy’s feet and washes away all the sand and dirt from the day and says, “Your final lesson ADVERTISEMENT

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