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freelance photographer It’s January, and a lot of people in Fountain Valley are stepping up COLUMNIST to the plate to help our students at all grade levels. INTERN WRITER-Photographer INTERN Photographer In this issue, you’ll find information about the 11th annual Taste of ADERTISING Fountain Valley, a fun evening of fine food tasting that will benefit the Fountain Valley Schools Foundation. Print Production Freedom Printing, The Schools Foundation has stepped up to provide funds to launch Anaheim Mail Preparation Hands-On Mailing, robotics programs at each of the three middle schools in the Fountain Buena ParKRS Valley School District and is also trying to raise $10,000 for arts and music enrichment for schools in the district. ALEX ACCETTA Taste of Fountain Valley is set for 6 p.m. Jan. 31 at The Center at ALEX A. ACCETTA, CPA & ASSOC. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Founders Village. Read more about it on Page 17.. FV LIVING MAGAZINE Accountant Evelyn Rothert, Also in this issue, you’ll learn about the Fountain Valley High Accetta & Assoc., CPA School Baron Academic Foundation, made up of caring individuals who work hard to raises funds to support academic achievement at 2014 ADVISORY BOARD (VOLUNTEER) Fountain Valley High School. Learn more about the foundation and its SUSAN SAURASTRI, REALTOR, STAR REAL ESTATE leaders on Page 42. MATT TERRY, VICE PRESIDENT of MARKETING, INDPENDENCE BANK DAVID TRUONG, OWNER, MIMI'S JEWELRY Speaking of helping: We have many great parents and residents in LARRY CRANDALL, FORMER MAYOR town who devote their energy to helping our students. SANDRA CRANDALL, TRUSTEE, FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT MARCIA MANKER, CEO, ORANGE COAST MEMORIAL MEDICAL CTR Fountain Valley Living Magazine would like to say thank you PAUL STIMSON, ORANGE COAST MEMORIAL FOUNDATION to the KIWIN’S clubs from Fountain Valley and Los Amigos high schools. These energetic students—with smiles on their faces—helped Fountain valley living magazine® set up and then clean up at the Fountain Valley Historical Society’s is PRIVATELY OWNED BY annual Christmas in the Gazebo on Dec. 13. O.C. Media Group, LLC This involved moving dozens of heavy tables and hundreds of 8840 Warner ave., suite 204 fountain valley, ca 92708 chairs for the fun Christmas event that featured the arrival of Santa (714) 847-7714 and Mrs. Claus, holiday goodies, music and vendors. The KIWIN’S www.FountainValleyMagazine.com students also served food and hot chocolate during the event. Volunteerism thrives in this town!

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ountain Valley’s favorite ska-reggae-hard-corepunk-Latin band, The Originalites, is celebrating these days. The band recently signed a contract with Wright Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. These four friends are on their way to bigger things now that they’re recognized by major entertainment professionals for their own brand of music, stage presence and their original songs. It’s a road that started when they were jamming in garages. Along the way, they

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were named “Best Surf Band” at the Orange County Music Awards in March of 2013. Band members Tim Frankeny, Daniel Tello and Peter Fontes got together during their senior year at Fountain Valley High School along with Michael Belk from Marina High School. Belk is on saxophone, Frankeny plays bass guitar, Tello is on vocals and Fontes is on drums. The band was in Hawaii in early December exploring surf spots and eating during the day and playing gigs at night. The Originalites have played the Whiskey-a-GoGo in West Hollywood, Baja Sharkeez in Manhattan Beach, Fitzgerald’s Pub and Gallagher’s in Huntington Beach and the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano. It was during an engagement at the House of Blues in Anaheim that they came to the attention of Nathan Wright of

Wright Records, Frankeny said. He liked the band’s punchy lyrics and their broad experience in music. The Originalites’ music has been influence by Jimmy Hendrix, Janis Joplin and the Beatles, but the band has also learned from punk and ska groups. They write their own music and lyrics as well. California Sound Studio in Lake Forest is the recording studio that will usher the Originalites into mainstream music and entertainment. The band plans to record two albums there and, Belk said, Wright plans tours and future licensing with film and TV. Fontes said he is seeing a dream come true. “When we started it sounded bogus to me, like maybe it might happen in 20 years from now,” he said. “But now, we’re only 24 and already making money. “It’s easy to get your hopes up, so right now we try to stay humble even though

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s a 40-year resident of Fountain Valley and a longtime supporter of Fountain Valley Living Magazine, I thought I’d write and tell you about a local group I belong to. I’m currently the treasurer and a club member in the David L. Baker Senior Men’s Golf Club, playing golf at (you guessed it) David L. Baker Golf Course inside Mile Square Park on Edinger Street at Ward Avenue. Our group of golfers is currently comprised of 109 men between the age of 60 (minimum to join) and 93 (no maximum), and we come from all walks of life. We are mostly retired from jobs that required many meetings, so we’ve created a group that golfs every Monday and Friday morning. And we don’t have very many meetings. We, as men, don’t usually share recipes or photos of our grandchildren. Instead we mainly just golf, tell golf stories and jokes and share with each other (whether they want to hear it again or not) what ails us that particular day. Of the total group we usually get about 72-80 out for each of our two tournaments a month and about 35 out for our non–tournament Mondays and every Friday. We also have an informal group of about 12-15 men that meets at our two other Fountain Valley courses at Mile

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Square Park on Wednesday mornings to swap golf stories and a few golf bets. We mainly come out to golf, exercise and socialize with each other. The membership is not limited to Fountain Valley residents, but I suspect that most of my fellow golfers live in Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach. Others come from nearby Orange County cities, with some driving up from South County. We range in playing ability from good to “duffer,” in age, in professional background, as well as interests outside of golf. If you are interested in finding out more about our group I invite you to visit our website at www.dlbseniors.com or call me at (714) 968-3135. Happy golfing. ~Ron

Ron Walker, left, and incoming President Jim Higgins of the David L. Baker Senior Men’s Golf Club invite interested senior golfers to find out more about the club and consider joining it. Photos by LYNN SEEDEN

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Jona Henshall returns a backhand shot during the Special Olympics Fall Games at the Fountain Valley Sports Park in mid-December.

ountain Valley played host to more than 1,000 athletes Dec. 13-14 for the Special Olympics Fall Games. Athletes competed in a variety of events, including bowling, floor hockey, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. Most of the events were held at the Fountain Valley Sports Park and at Fountain Bowl. Irvine hosted the floor hockey competition. Also, children with intellectual disabilities, ages 2 1/2 - 7, were introduced to sports during a Young Athletes Program demonstration. The Fall Games also featured a boutique and a family pavilion. Special Olympics’ mission is to help children and adults with intellectual disabilities develop improved physical fitness and motor skills, greater self-con8

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Jessica Keely, above, returns a ball during the volleyball competition at the Special Olympics Fall Games at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center and Sports Park in December. Lilia Ford, left, hits a return. Top left photo: Olympic medalist Rafer Johnson helps a Special Olympics young athlete during the Fall Games. The 1956 Olympic silver medalist and 1960 Olympic gold medalist was among the founders of the California Special Olympics in 1969.

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Hayden Allcorn hopes to somday perform at the Magic Castle in Hollywood. In addition to his magic, he’s also studying acting and stunt work. By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine

ayden Allcorn always attracts a crowd. He may get you with a deck of cards or with a clever balloon animal or maybe just with his quick wit. When he’s not attending the Orange County School of the Arts, the 17-year-old magician keeps busy these days entertaining at corporate and birthday parties. On Dec. 13, Hayden entertained the audience at the Christmas in the Gazebo event staged each year by the Fountain Valley Historical Society. Christmas at the Gazebo is already popular because Santa and Mrs. Claus always arrive in dramatic style to the delight of kids. Plus there’s hot chocolate, Christmas goodies galore and lots of entertainment. This year, Hayden’s magic act made Christmas in the Gazebo even more popular. 10

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Hayden is the son of Marc and Christine Allcorn. He has a younger brother, Sam. Christine is a former board member with the Fountain Valley School District. Despite his young age, Hayden has been entertaining at birthday parties, school functions and other events for years. We caught up with Hayden at Christmas in the Gazebo to see how things are going. Q: So how’s business? A: It’s starting to pick up. I’m starting to meet new contacts—real big magicians in the real magic world who are helping me perfect my act and introducing me to other producers who can get me into the world even more and into the Magic Castle in Hollywood. Q: Remind us how you got into magic. A: My dad was a magician when he was my age and he used to do birthday parties just as I do. He would do coin tricks and I thought they were the greatest thing ever. The first trick I learned was a coin trick and that’s how I end my

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shows today—with the very first trick I learned. Q: Any new tricks or additions to your act? A: I am constantly creating new effects and updating old effects to make sure my act is always fresh. I try out new material. Even at Christmas in the Gazebo I was trying out some new tricks so I could see how the audience would react to them. Q: What does the future hold for you school wise and professionally down the line? A: I want to stay performing. I find that I’m the happiest when I’m on stage or behind the table doing a card trick or silly magic trick that makes a little kid laugh. That’s the most rewarding thing for me. I want to continue to teach these younger kids how to do magic. Getting to pass that on is the most incredible thing for me. I want to go to college for acting and musical theater and I want to continue my training in stunt work. I want to start working as a stunt man in both live shows and movies. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Get the jump on kindergarten

The Fountain Valley School District offers a half-year kindergarten jump start program, which is open to children who turn 5 years of age on or before Feb. 2, 2015. Students who participate in Early Entry Kindergarten (EEK) this year will move on to the regular kindergarten program at their home school for the 2015-2016 school year. This year, the program is being offered at Oka Elementary School and runs from Feb. 2 to June 17. Hours are 8:15 a.m. to 2:05 p.m. Monday through Friday. The class will be open to the first 29 children registered who turn 5 years of age on or before Feb. 2, 2015. A waiting list will be maintained for any vacancies that arise during the first three weeks of the program. More information: Call Oka Elementary School Principal Erik Miller at (714) 378-4261.

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Police vs. Fire charity basketball game is Jan. 24 at FVHS

The eighth annual Police vs. Fire basketball game is set for 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 at Fountain Valley High School. The game is a benefit for the girls basketball program at Fountain Valley High. The Fire Department has won six of seven games played between the city’s two public safety departments. Presale tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and children. Tickets at the door are $6 for adults and $4 for students and children. The evening will include vendors, food sales, drawings and a silent auction. Interested vendors can contact Andi Pacis at apacis@socal.rr.com This year’s game will also include a basketball clinic for boys and girls in grades 3-8, scheduled for 4-5:30 p.m. prior to the game. Former NBA player Rudy Hackett will run the clinic. More information: Call (714) 473-3470.

Take your sweetie out for a heart screening Couples and loved ones are invited to Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center’s annual Sweetheart Screening. February is American Heart Month, but we’re reminding you know to register for this event, set for 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12 at the medical center, 9920 Talbert Ave. Bring your sweetheart with you to get a cardiovascular screening and enter the Sweetheart Screening drawing for a Valentine’s Day heart-healthy gift basket. Screenings will include blood pressure, stroke, body fat composition, pulse oximetry, total cholesterol (non-fasting) and glucose. Screenings will be provided by Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center and its medical group partners. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required and screenings are by appointment only. Call (714) 378-7000.

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The Center at Founders Village Senior Center will stage its annual Fit & Fabulous Fashion Show on Monday, Feb. 9. The show features local senior models in trendy fashions, and all proceeds will benefit senior programs in Fountain Valley. The show is set for noon to 3 p.m. Founders Village is at 17967 Bushard St. For tickets, call (714) 593-4446.

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Motorcycle Officer Jerome Cheatam uses a speed radar gun to measure the speed of northbound drivers on Brookhurst Street.

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n a recent Friday evening, the Fountain Valley Police Department set up a well-publicized DUI checkpoint at a busy intersection in town. The checkpoint is part of the police department’s ongoing efforts to reduce the chances of someone being killed or injured in alcohol- or drug-involved crashes. Traffic Sgt. Steve DeSantis says research shows that crashes involving an impaired driver can be reduced by up to 20 percent when well-publicized DUI checkpoints are routinely conducted. But drunk drivers aren’t the only 14

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thing on the police department’s minds. What’s not always publicized is the police department’s and the city’s more pressing concern—basic traffic safety. The bottom line: “We want your family to get home safely,” Police Chief Dan Llorens said. For police, that means dealing with speeding motorists who drive faster than the posted speed limits and those drivers who make errors in judgment while making left-hand turns. “Traffic safety is primarily an educational effort,” Llorens said. “It constantly requires reinforcement on our end and a re-evaluation of what we’re doing.” Residents regularly let the police department know what’s happening on

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the city streets. “We get a lot of feedback, either in person or by email. And we do redirect some of our resources because of that feedback,” Llorens said. The police department spends an enormous amount of time looking at traffic trends and analyzing traffic data, working closely with the city’s traffic engineers. “Fountain Valley is in a unique situation,” said City Manager Bob Hall. “It’s a very safe place to live, which give us an opportunity to focus on quality of life issues such as traffic safety.” Llorens agreed. “The residents here are generally law-abiding, and we fortunately don’t have a gang issue here. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Like most arterial streets in Fountain Valley, Newland Street (which is part FV and part HB) is known anecdotally among nearby residents for speeding drivers, tailgaters and consequent collisions at the major intersections.

So that allows us to have traffic safety almost at the top of our priority list.” Any parent who drops off a child at school probably appreciates that. “The police department works closely with the Fountain Valley School District prior to the start of the school year,” Capt. Kevin Childe said. “We meet with the superintendent and let the district know what we can do and what we can’t do. And we’re out there showing people how to drop their kids off at school safely.” Like the police department, the city’s traffic engineers focus on data and trends. Hall said the city’s traffic engineers regularly analyze data such as traffic flow and traffic incidents to determine when and if any modification needs to be made. E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

“Our traffic engineers are in regular communication with the police department so that the engineering practices and design criteria that are in place are being enforced by the police department to ensure maximum safety for motorists,” Hall said. DeSantis said the police department’s biggest traffic challenges are motorist distraction and speeding. “People don’t pay attention to their speeds,” DeSantis said. “My big concern is that we have a plan in place and we’re constantly making course corrections,” Llorens said. “It’s all based on data. We’re looking for primary collision factors, whether it’s someone using a cell phone or it’s speeding.” Llorens added, “We’re not shy about writing tickets.”

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Christmas in the Gazebo

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Heritage Park felt the holiday spirit Dec. 13 when the Fountain Valley Historical Society held its 26th annual Christmas in the Gazebo. The afternoon event featured caroling, entertainment by the Sunshine Generation children’s singing group and Fountain Valley residents Tyler Wallinger and Katelyn Sonetti, a holiday bake sale, holiday-themed vendors, hot cocoa and hot apple cider as well as the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. The Clauses arrived via the Fire Department’s vintage 1939 Seagrave pump engine, which was recently restored. Fire volunteers stayed at the event to let the children see the truck and take photos. By the way, the Clauses—Tony and Susan Weaver—have been playing the role just for this event ever since Tony's late mom, Blanche Weaver, talked him in to donning the red suit years ago for Christmas in the Gazebo.

Avery Hill, above left, attended his first Christmas in the Gazebo. He came with his best bud Jonathan Pontrelli, right, and Jonathan’s mom, DeeDee Pontrelli. They’re posing by the vintage fire truck that ferried Santa to the event.

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Taste of Fountain Valley The 11th annual fundraiser is Jan. 31 and will benefit the FV Schools Foundation By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine

The Fountain Valley Schools Foundation is looking for support—with the help of your appetite. The Foundation will host its 11th annual Taste of Fountain Valley at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 at The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center. “We are so thankful to be getting such strong support from the families and business community in the Fountain Valley School District for our Taste of Fountain Valley event,” said Judy Edwards, president of the Fountain Valley Schools Foundation. “We have set a goal to raise $10,000 for art and music education in local schools, and with all of this help, we will reach it” Those attending will be able to sample a variety of menu items from local eateries, including Cucina Sophia, Fortune Cookies, Fusion Bytes, Inka Cantina, Lamppost Pizza, Mangiamo Gelato Café, Fountain Bowl and Chef Maria McGee. Presale tickets are $40 or $75 per couple. A VIP table with premier seating for 10 adults is $1,000. Or purchase a VIP ticket for $75 and receive a wine glass and five raffle tickets. You can also pay $40 to “Host a Teacher,” which provides tickets for teachers you would like to attend the event. Among the raffle prizes are resort stays, theme park visits, fine jewelry and more. E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

Roland Moder, left, receives a serving of Stonefire Grill’s tri-tip from Meghan Haney at the last year’s Taste of Fountain Valley fundraiser for the Fountain Valley Schools Foundation.

This is an adults-only event, and all proceeds will benefit the schools and students in the Fountain Valley School District. The Fountain Valley Schools Foundation last spring funded robotics programs at the district’s three middle schools and is now committed to raise $10,000 for arts and music enrichment in the district. Among this year’s event gold sponsors at Rainbow Environmental Services, Mimi’s Jewelry and Ziggedy. com Silver sponsors are Independence Bank, Level 27 Media, Sariah Devereaux, State Farm agent and Chad and Nicola Weiss. “We are pleased to take a leading role among local businesses in supporting our neighborhood schools,” said Sue Gordon, vice president of public affairs for Rainbow Environmental Services. “Rainbow Environmental Services and the school district share a strong commitment to making Fountain Valley the best community it can be.” The Foundation is still looking additional $500 gold and $250 silver sponsors. To become a sponsor or to order tickets, call (714) 495-4102 or email TOFV@FVschools.org

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Tommy Cook was selected Firefighter of the Year, and Oscar Valenzuela was named Police Officer of the Year at the Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards luncheon. Each honoree was selected by his peers. Fountain Valley Fire Chief Tony Coppolino said Cook has been described by fellow firefighters as a “genuine, caring individual” who “has a great attitude and pays attention to his job.” Police Chief Dan Lllorens said Valenzuela transferred from the city of Beaumont to Fountain Valley and “we’ve been blessed ever since.” Valenzuela is a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

FVHS grad Curry dives to victories

Wagner College of New York junior diver Erica Curry, a Fountain Valley High School graduate, swept the dive events by winning the 1-meter and the 3-meter during a dual meet with Siena College. A four-year letter winner at Fountain Valley, Curry qualified for CIF all four years and was a Sunset League finalist all four years. Curry competed with the McCormick Dive team of Long Beach since she was 11. Fountain Valley Living Magazine

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Tree lighting

Snapshots from the city’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting event at the Rec Center Photos by ASHLEY LE and LYNN SEEDEN

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Food, fun and fireworks at annual Tree Lighting event

The weather outside was delightful, the hot chocolate was yummy and the fireworks were spectacular. The city’s annual tree lighting, held Dec. 6, attracted more than 5,000 people for an evening of music, sledding in real snow, food and fun – and an appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Mayor Steve Nagel threw the switch to illuminate the Christmas tree outside the Recreation Center, and shortly after, those in attendance were treated to a great fireworks show.

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The free event was staged by the city’s Recreation and Community Services Division, the Fountain Valley Community Foundation and its Activities Committee, which is made up of FV residents who volunteer their time to help with events. This year’s sponsors included Independence Bank, Edinger Medical Group, Rosy Dental, Fountain Bowl Health at Last, Non-Surgical Spine Care Center, Rainbow Environmental Services, Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, HB Auto Dealers, Fountain Valley Bodyworks and Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center.

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AROUND TOWN

Library Friends movie is Jan. 23

The Fountain Valley Friends of the Library will present their monthly free movie, “The Sheepman,” at 1 p.m. Friday Jan. 23 at the library. More information: (714) 962-4671.

State of the City luncheon is Jan. 27

Mayor Steve Nagel will discuss the city’s business climate Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce’s “State of the City” luncheon. The luncheon starts at 11:30 a.m. at the Mile Square Golf Course Banquet Room, 10401 Warner Ave. Cost is $25 for chamber members and $35 for non-members. More info: Call (714) 962-3822.

Winter dance is Feb. 20

The Center at Founders Village will host the annual Winter Dance from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20. Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center and the city are partnering to sponsor the evening of dancing for singles and couples. The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center is at 17967 Bushard St. Cost is $7 per ticket. More information: (714) 593-4446.

Senior transportation program available

The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center remind seniors, 60 and older, that its senior transportation program is available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Cost is $2 each way. Seniors can use the service for shopping, doctor’s appointments and errands. Participants must be pre-registered and provide 24-hour notice prior to needed transportation. For more information or to register for the program, call the senior center at (714) 593-4446. E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

Sixth annual Monarch Butterfly Day is Feb. 7

Looking for a fun weekend outing with the kids? Butterflies will take center stage Feb. 7 when Mile Square Regional Park hosts its sixth annual Monarch Butterfly Day. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and affords children and families a look at Monarch butterflies and their habitat. Butterfly experts will be on-site to provide educational information and answer questions about the beautiful and unique specimens. Additional event activities include children’s crafts, face painting, guided nature walks through Mile Square Regional Park’s nature area. The event is recommended for ages 4-12, and parents are invited to bring their cameras. Mile Square Regional Park is at 16801 Euclid St. Enter the park off Euclid Street. The event is free, but parking is $5 per car. More information: (714) 973-6600

Seniors to hear heart talk

“Love Your Heart” is the topic of discussion when Fountain Valley Regional Hospital’s Tina Wolf discusses cardiovascular disease at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 at the Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center. Wolf is director of cardiovascular services at the hospital. She will discuss ways you can lower your risk of the disease and will present some of the treatment options available. The talk is sponsored by Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and includes a light lunch. To RSVP, call (714) 9791408. SEND US YOUR FOUNTAIN VALLEY ANNOUNCEMENTS, STORY IDEAS and PAID ADVERTISEMENTS: E-mail us with your Fountain Valley news and announcements to FVMagazine@Live.com

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New mayor

Snapshots from the swearing-in ceremony of the re-elected City Council members and mayor Photos by LYNN SEEDEN

Steve Nagel is FV’s new mayor

Steve Nagel was sworn in as mayor during the City Council meeting on Dec. 2. This will be Nagel’s second time to serve as mayor since he was first elected to the council in late 2008. The mayoral position is ceromonial and is rotated annually among the council members. Outgoing Mayor Michael Vo was honored for his year of service as mayor. He received congratulations from state Assemblyman Travis Allen, Chamber of Commerce CEO Mary Parsons, and from incoming Mayor Nagel. Along with Nagel, Mark McCurdy and John Collins were also sworn in, having been re-elected in the November election. Councilwoman Cheryl Brothers was chosen as the new mayor pro-tem.

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Members of the Huntington Valley West Committee of the Philharmonic Society of Orange County enjoyed a performance by two of their Fountain Valley elementary school scholarship recipients on Nov. 19 at the Fountain Valley home of Steve and Gail Romansky. The students, violinist Caitlyn Nguyen from Plavan School, and violist Abbey Sherman from Oka School, are two of the four outstanding instrumental music students to have been awarded scholarships by the committee in order to continue their music studies at school. Percussionist Darius Watkins from Tamura School, and flautist Kammy Garcia-O’Brien from Gisler School, also were awarded scholarships. The $220 scholarships were provided through the Society’s Musical Reinvestment Program. Members of Philharmonic chapter have brought their Music Mobile to every third-grade class in Fountain Valley for the past 27 years, giving students the opportunity to learn about and have a hands-on experience with instruments of the orchestra. The Huntington Valley West chapter’s volunteers also usher for the Philharmonic Society’s Disneyland Resort “Salutes the American Band” concerts for second-graders, and the Concerts for Fifth-Graders program, which is held at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. The Society also provides professional instrumental ensemble performances at public elementary and E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

Music scholarship winners, from left, Abbey Sherman with teacher Sukyi Kim and Caitlyn Nguyen. Photo provided.

middle schools in Fountain Valley. All programs are presented free of charge. For more information about other Philharmonic Society youth programs or the Huntington Valley West Committee, go to www.philharmonicsociety.org or e-mail teachwithmusic@gmail.com.

Salutes

Andre M. Roberson Joseph C. Sorensen Air Force Airman 1st Class Andre M. Roberson and Air Force Airman Joseph C. Sorensen have graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airmen 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. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science AIRMAN JOSEPH SORENSEN degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Roberson is the son of Thomas Torres and Monica Rodriguez of Henderson, Nev. The airman graduated in 2010 from Fountain Valley High School. Sorensen is the son of Daniel and Connie Sorensen of Fountain Valley. He is a 2014 graduate of Fountain Valley High School.

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It’s time to play ball!

Registration is now open for the city’s Spring 2015 Adult Softball League. The fee is $545 per men’s/co-ed team and $445 for senior (50-plus) teams. Registration includes all umpire fees and a minimum of 10 games. The spring season will run from Jan. 19 to April 17 Divisions range from highly competitive tournament teams to recreational teams just looking for a good time. The league offers a great opportunity for activity and fun with friends and family at a state-of-the-art facility. Men’s divisions play on Wednesdays and the men’s ASA Open Bat division plays on Monday. Co-ed divisions play on Tuesdays and Fridays and senior divisions play on Thursdays. For more information on this program or any of our recreation activities, call (714) 839-8611 or visit www.fountainvalley.org.

A nice place to perch

This blue heron has been checking out the neighborhood in the Green Valley tract for the past few days He has taken up a lookout in the 10000 block of San Paco. Photo by Patrick O’Donnell

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FV Little League registration is open

Registration for Fountain Valley Little League’s 2015 spring season is underway and can be completed on line at www. fvlittleleague.com Parents can register their players prior to Dec. 13 and avoid a $25 late fee. The last day for early bird signups is Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon at Lamppost Pizza, Brookhurst Street and

Warner Avenue. Another in-person registration is planned for 6-8 p.m. Jan. 7, also at Lamppost. Cost is $125 for T-ball, $145 for Farm and Minor C, $160 for Minors and Majors, $175 for Intermediate and $190 for Juniors. Player evaluations for Minors and Majors are set for Jan. 10-11 at Fountain Valley Field 14 at the Fountain Valley Sports Complex.

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Current and former members of the Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees celebrate the retirement of Dr. Marc Ecker for his 18 years of service as district superintendent. More than 200 people attended the event at the Old Ranch Country Club and more than $4,000 was donated in Ecker’s honor to the Fountain Valley Schools Foundation.

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Annual food drive results in 50 deliveries to FV families

Fountain Valley Community Foundation members and volunteers gathered to box up thousands of food and school supply donations that were distributed to needy families in the community on Dec. 13. The annual citywide food drive is spearheaded by Pete Haak (Mr. FV Classic Car Show Guy) and the Foundation. In addition to the great volunteers pictured above, we also know that at least a dozen more FV volunteers, including Mr. Fountain Valley John Etheridge, Miss Fountain Valley Jessica Matthews and Santa, also jumped in to help. E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 Happy New Year, Fountain Valley!

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

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

19 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

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Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. The Center at Founders Village (Senior Center) FV Woman’s Club luncheon, 11 a.m. @ Claim Jumper $20 per person RSVP: Cindy Dobson (714) 724-9214 E-mail: Peacerose17@ hotmail.com

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

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Kiwanis Club meets 12:15 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl Mayor’s Breakfast 8 a.m. at FV Regional Hospital, Saltzer Room FV Comm Foundation Board 5:30 p.m., and Activities Committee 7 p.m. @ Fndrs Vlg

Planning Commission 6 p.m. @ City Hall

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

FVSD School Board 7 p.m. @ Dist Office

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

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

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

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

24 FVHS Girls Basketball “Police vs. Fire” annual basketball game fundraiser

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

City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall

Fountain Valley Historical Society Luncheon $10 Noon @ Heritage Park RSVP: Leslie Montz (714) 378-1952

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

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City Hall Open House 6 p.m.

9 Fit & Fabulous Fashion Show @Noon Senior Center

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

16 PRESIDENTS DAY

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

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

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

Planning Commission 6 p.m. @ City Hall

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

City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall

22 Washington’s Birthday

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

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

Dance for those with Disabilities 7-9 p.m. @Rec Center

Monarch Butterfly Day 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mile Square Park (county side); Free, but parking is $5

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Valentine’s Day Luncheon for seniors 11:30 a.m. @Senior Ctr

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Bingo 6:30 p.m. @ FVHS cafeteria

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

19 Mayor’s Breakfast 8 a.m. @Saltzer Room, FV Regional Hospital Kiwanis Club meets 12:15 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

VALENTINE’S DAY

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

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

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

Winter Dance 7-9:30 p.m. @ Senior Ctr

FVSD School Board 7 p.m. @ Dist Office

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

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

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

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

Chamber Luncheon & Business Awards 11:30 a.m. @Mile Square Park Golf Course

and Alex Accetta’s birthday Curt Seeden’s birthday Leslie Lee’s birthday Tyler Rose Ratzlaff and Beth Hambleton... ... anyone else in FV?

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Ten Fountain Valley things to try in 2015 4.

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Welcome to 2015. It’s always exciting to set some goals for the new year. We’ll let you decide things like going on diets, joining a gym or painting that room you’ve wanted to paint. But Fountain Valley Living Magazine invites you to explore some of the many possibilities that await you here. So, in no particular order, here are 10 things to add to your 2015 “to do” list.

Go bowling. Fountain Bowl is home to one of the premier bowling centers in country. Fountain Bowl offers dozens of leagues, plenty of recreational bowling, kids’ birthday parties and more. Use the coupon on page 43 in this month’s magazine for a free game of bowling.

Take up golf. How many cities have three golf courses? Golf may be pricey for some, but it’s a great way to be outdoors, have fun with friends and try to hit a little ball all over the place. Mile Square Golf Couse offers two championship courses, and right next door is David L. Baker Golf Course.

Take a class. The city’s Recreation and Community Services Department offer a variety of classes for adults, seniors, teens and children. The city’s quarterly Fountain Pen schedule of classes is available at the Recreation Center and City Hall.

Visit Mile Square Park. Fountain Valley is home to one of the most beautiful parks in the county. It offers a variety of things to do—from photographing ducks, squirrels and other wildlife, to taking up archery, to fishing or to just walking. Fun place for kids, too. Get involved. The Fountain Valley Community Foundation is always looking for volunteers to join its Activities Committee. Not only does volunteering benefit others, but it’s good for the soul. Go to fvcommunityfoundation.org

Teach a class. If you have a special skill or are particularly knowledgeable about a subject and would like to share it with others, the city would be interested in receiving a proposal for Buy a book. The Friends of the a class, clinic or workshop. Fill out and Fountain Valley Library bookstore has submit a New Instructor Proposal Form. thousands of books at huge discount pric- It’s available at www.fountainvalley.org/ es. Take a break from Facebook, support community/communityservices/classes. the Friends by buying a book or three and php curl up on your couch and read.

Fountain Valley’s first school house, above, was built at the corner of Talbert and Bushard on the old Wardlow property. The photo printed here is dated c. 1910 and is courtesy of the FV Historical Society. By the way, Fountain Valley School would be completely rebuilt twice over the course of 60 years. Today, as its fourth “redevelopment,” the property is now home to The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center. The Historical Society is a great way to learn about yesteryear in Fountain Valley.

Learn about the city’s history. Pay a visit to Heritage Park next to the library. The park is maintained by the Fountain Valley Historical Society, and houses a wealth of historical photos, artifacts and more. Better yet, join the Historical Society. Its monthly general meetings are held on the fourth Sunday of every month at Heritage Park, 17641 Los Alamos St. Annual dues are $20 per year per person. More information: (714) 623-8180.

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Support a veteran. The city offers its Honored Heroes Banner Program to salute Fountain Valley residents serving active duty in the United States Armed Forces. To qualify, an honoree Support our schools. Find must be an active duty member of the out what the Fountain Valley Schools Foundation is doing to support schools in U.S. Armed Forces and either be a current Fountain Valley resident or be a past the Fountain Valley School District. This resident with immediate family currentnon-profit group raises money for arts ly residing in Fountain Valley. Banners and music education. You can help this month by attending the Taste of Fountain will be displayed continuously from Valley on Jan. 31 at the Center at Founders May 1 until Veterans Day. More info: fvcommunityfoundation.org/events/ Village Senior and Community Center. honored-heroes-banner-program Go to www.fvschools.org

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Los Amigos High School runningback Moby Contreras, right, set the school’s single-season rushing record.

Magnificent Moby Los Amigos High School standout sets school’s single-season rushing record. By TED APODACA For Fountain Valley Living Magazine

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hen the prep football season ended, the Los Amigos High School record book had a new name at the top of the single-season rushing category. Moby Contreras had surpassed the running back for whom he once blocked.

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Contreras doesn’t cut an imposing figure. He doesn’t look like a guy who can run over defensive players, but he does. He’s got speed and power in his 5-foot-10, 180-pound frame. But his biggest attribute on the field is his desire to beat the guy in front of him, more than the other guy wants to stop him. Contreras compiled 2,391 yards and 25 touchdowns in helping the Lobos finish

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second in the Garden Grove League and reach the second round of the playoffs. Now he heads into the final semester of his high school career as just a student, thinking about where he will go to school next year and continue to play football. But even as just a student Moby seems to stand out. “He has that natural charm. He’s very welcoming,” Principal Vicki MOBY CONTRERAS Braddock said. Braddock has known Contreras since he was in the seventh grade at Fitz Intermediate where Braddock was principal. Braddock is one of Contreras’ biggest fans. As a astudent, Braddock said that he has always been responsible and compassionate to the needs of other people. As a player she said he has remained humble, even as he proved to be one of the most effective running backs in the county. But he certainly didn’t get there by accident. After his junior year was cut short by an injury, Contreras went into this season, determined to break the school record set by Jerry Saldivar three years ago. When the season ended, Contreras’ total was just 86 yards more than Saldivar’s and they both had 25 touchdowns during their best seasons. Contreras didn’t know the exact numbers when asked, but knew the most important part. “I just know I beat it,” he said with a smile. Contreras said he was grateful for the support he had from his teammates and the guidance and leadership of the coaching staff. Head coach Carl Agnew has returned the Lobo program to the

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Contreras scored 25 touchdoens for the Lobos during the 2014 season.

prominence. Contreras followed two older brothers to Los Amigos and had no inclination to go anywhere else. Like the vast majority of Lobo players, Contreras had not played organized football before arriving at the school. But Agnew saw something in him during his first year on the freshman team. “I remember watching him as a freshman and thinking, there’s the future,” Agnew said. At the start of his junior year, he was set to take over for the departed Saldivar, but he broke his collarbone. After a doctor suggested he sit out the season because he wouldn’t have much effectiveness, a determined Moby was back on the field for the final five games. That determination carried over into his senior year. Now Moby is determined to find a place to go to college and play football. He’s looking at

local community colleges as a possible starting point and he’s ready to work for it. Agnew said he led his team by example and motivated his teammates through encouragement. It’s those traits that have Agnew optimistic about his future. “His attitude should help him in the future,” Agnew said. And if he’s playing locally, he’ll likely continue to have some longtime fans in the stands on Saturdays. “He was a very exciting player to watch,” Braddock said. SEND US YOUR FOUNTAIN VALLEY PEOPLE STORIES: E-mail us with your Fountain Valley news and announcements to FVMagazine@Live. com or call us during business hours at (714) 847-7714.

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Chamber to honor member businesses Third annual Awards Luncheon to be held Feb. 24; nominations due Jan. 16

ominations are now being accepted for the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 2014 Business Awards. The awards will be presented at the chamber luncheon on Feb. 24 at the Mile Square Golf Course banquet room. Businesses that are members of the Chamber of Commerce can be nominated in the following three categories: Leadership Excellence Award: Presented to the outstanding individual who can best demonstrate exceptional vision and leadership in the establishment and development of an owner-led business. Elwyn California Community Spirit Award: Presented to the business or individual who can best demonstrate

commitment to community service and involvement in the local business community. New Business Award: Presented to the new business that can best demonstrate business success and impact on the Fountain Valley community. Additionally, Chamber Board of Directors Chair Cheryl Westley will select the FV Chamber Chair Award, honoring an individual for his or her contributions to the community. Self-nominations for the three awards categories are encouraged, and all nominees will be recognized. Nomination forms are available at the Chamber’s website, www.fvchamber.com. Nominations must be submitted by Jan. 16 to the chamber office. Call the Chamber office at (714) 962-3822 for more information.

The chamber is also offering several sponsorship opportunities for this year’s business awards. The $750 Awards Category Sponsorship allows a business to have its name attached to an award category. The sponsorship includes table sponsor items, name on the trophy, award presenter and all media recognition. A $500 Table Sponsor receives eight complimentary seats, sponsor sign on the table, program recognition and all media recognition. The $250 Half Table Sponsor receives four complimentary seats and all program and media recognition. Opportunities to advertise in the event program are also available. For further information about sponsorship opportunities, call (714) 962-3822.

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City seeks input on Fountain Valley Crossings plan

The city has launched an online survey designed to gather public input on the city’s Crossings Specific Plan. The survey is the first of several opportunities residents will have to express their thoughts on the plan. To take the survey, visit the city’s webpage at www.fountainvalley.org/ fountainvalleycrossings, or Facebook page at www.facebook.com/fountainvalleycrossings, the city’s Twitter page @fvcrossings, or the Fountain Valley Crossings community on Google+. The Fountain Valley Crossings Specific Plan project is an effort to provide a new vision for the industrial district of the city bordered by Talbert Avenue on the north, Ellis Avenue on the south, Ward Street on the west and the Santa Ana River on the east. When completed, the plan will include revised land use designations, zoning standards, a capital improvement program, and policies designed to attract new development to the area.

Fountain Valley High named among top 100 in state

Fountain Valley High School has been ranked among the top 100 high schools in the state by Niche, which offers ranking and statistics on every neighborhood and city in the country. Fountain Valley was ranked 65th in the state. A high ranking indicates that the school is an exceptional academic institution with a diverse set of high-achieving students who rate their experience very highly, according to Niche. Fountain Valley is one of 14 schools from Orange County that made the top 100 rankings. The rankings are based on academics, health and safety, parent/student surveys, student culture and diversity, teachers, resources and facilities, extracurricular activities and sports and fitness. The school earned an A+ ranking for its teachers and student culture and A rankings for its academics and health and safety.

Thomas House 5K walk/run is March 28

A 5K/10K run/walk to benefit the Thomas House Temporary Shelter will be held March 28 at Mile Square Regional Park. The Run 4 Homeless Children will offer awards in various age groups. The race, which starts at 8 a.m., begins and finishes in the Forest Shelter area of the park. The 2K walk-a-thon and 2K Fun Run start at 9 a.m. Enter off Euclid Street. Parking is $5. Free childcare and free food will be available. Thomas House provides a safe, supportive environment and the resources necessary for homeless families with children to remain together while empowering them to become independent and self- sufficient. More info: (714) 308-3830 or go to www.Run4HomelessChildren.com

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FVHS parents are on quest to fill classroom needs.

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WHO: Bannister is the current president of the Baron Academic Foundation at Fountain Valley High School, and Katsuki is the foundation’s immediate past president. WHAT: The non-profit Baron Academic Foundation’s main purpose is to raise funds to support academic achievement at Fountain Valley High School. HOW: The foundation supports a Homework Club, gives SAT, PSAT and ACT practice tests, provides sophomore support programs and individual teacher grants to bring supplemental materials into classrooms. The foundation also provides a stipend for a lay reader who reviews and critiques students’ writing per each teacher’s specifications. WHY: Several years ago a group of high school parents and school staff decided that students needed an academic boosters club just as sports, choir and the band also have boosters clubs. The club was founded in 1992 as the Baron Pride academic booster club but was later renamed and FVHS Foundation and renamed again as the Baron Academic Foundation. QUOTES: “For a small foundation, we’ve accomplished some great goals.” – Kristie Bannister. “We’re a unique nonprofit in that 100 percent of donations benefits the students.” – Anna Katsuki HOW TO HELP: The foundation has various membership levels, from the $10 individual membership to the $1,000 gold membership. More information: email kristiebannister@icloud.com —Curt Seeden 42

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