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Have you ever taken a walk, jog or drive through the Fountain FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER Valley Sports Park? COLUMNIST There are kids to the right, kids to the left and kids straight ahead. INTERN WRITER-PHOTOGRAPHER They’re playing baseball, softball soccer and if you go into the recre- INTERN PHOTOGRAPHER GINTERN PHOTOGRAPHER ation center they’re playing basketball. They’re on the playground, and running freely across the lawns. They’re playing basketball in the GADVERTISING SALES RICK BILLINGS gym, or taking acting class in the Parkview Room. PRINT PRODUCTION FREEDOM PRINTING, On many tract streets, kids are riding their bikes, playing in each ANAHEIM other's front yards, jumping off diving boards at the neighbor's house. MAIL PREPARATION HANDS-ON MAILING, Fountain Valley is definitely a “kids town,” and in a few weeks, BUENA PARKRS school will be out, summer will arrive and the activity will be even more noticeable. ALEX ACCETTA ALEX A. ACCETTA, CPA & ASSOC. Right next door to the sports park is the Boys & Girls Club of CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Huntington Valley’s Kingston branch where hundreds of kids gather FV LIVING MAGAZINE ACCOUNTANT EVELYN ROTHERT, ACCETTA & ASSOC., CPA every day. And in a few weeks, when the city holds its annual Summerfest celebration, lots of carnival rides and games will lure kids to the 2015 ADVISORY BOARD (VOLUNTEER) SUSAN SAURASTRI, REALTOR, STAR REAL ESTATE sports park for four days of fun. DAVID TRUONG, OWNER, MIMI'S JEWELRY This month we just want to salute Fountain Valley’s kids and wish LARRY CRANDALL, FORMER MAYOR them a safe and happy summer. SANDRA CRANDALL, TRUSTEE, FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT MARCIA MANKER, CEO, ORANGE COAST MEMORIAL MEDICAL CTR PAUL STIMSON, ORANGE COAST MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

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Vic Wadsley was a decorated Air Force combat pilot and later an airline pilot for Delta. He remains active since his retirement and now coordinates the city’s Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol (RSVP).

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wings. Meet Fountain Valley Living Magazine Patron Vic Wadsley.

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ic Wadsley is still busy after years as an Air Force combat pilot and long career as a Delta Airlines pilot. He isn’t one to slow down. A decorated Air Force pilot, Vic for the past five years has been lead coordinator for the city’s Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol (RSVP), which currently has about 50 members. Vic and his wife Connie have lived in Fountain Valley since 1979. Both are retired and both are super active. Vic served 7½ years as an active duty pilot with the U.S. Air Force, flying 10 different types of military aircraft, including supersonic T-38s and intercontinental C-141s. He earned the wings of an Air Force pilot and the wings of an Army parachutist and he flew combat in Vietnam. He later became a commercial airline pilot with Air Cal, based at the thenOrange County Airport for two years before moving on to work for Western Airlines. Western then combined with Delta Airlines, giving Vic 27 years with the two combined companies, flying domestically and internationally. Federal rules at the time mandated that airline pilots had to retire at age 60. Vic admitted, “I was one of those people who don’t retire very well. I really need-

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ed something to do.” So with a background that included playing soccer at various levels, Vic got involved with AYSO. “I coached in American Youth Soccer Organization Region 117 in 1990. I started helping with the board and was actually the commissioner for three years of the region, which covered Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach and had 1,558 kids from three school districts,” he said. “In 1989 my wife decided it would be a good idea if my son Victor played soccer,” Vic recalled. “When Victor started attending Fountain Valley High School, he played soccer. So I got involved in the Fountain Valley High School Boys Soccer program and served as president of the Barons Boys Soccer Boosters. “I’ve been very lucky in life, and I was very fortunate to give back to the community,” he said. Today, son Victor is 32, and is an Air Force captain and pilot—just as his dad was—and flies the E-3 in Kadena, Okinawa. Their second son, James, 29, is a

computer administrator for CTC Global. Connie spent 39 years as a math teacher, many of those years at Estancia High School in Costa Mesa. After she retired she was asked by Cal State Fullerton to supervise math student-teachers. Connie is a member of the Fountain Valley Woman’s Club and is an active volunteer with the FV Community Foundation’s Activities Committee. Vic’s RSVP duties keep him busy, but he’s also a fledgling photographer who sometimes helps us out here at Fountain Valley Living Magazine. Vic is most proud of the Air Force wings he received. “They’re the hardest to get,” he said, adding, “Aviation isn’t a job. It’s an adventure.”

The medals and ribbons Vic Wadsley earned during his military career:

Air Medal Air Force Commendation Medal (with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster) Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters) National Defense Service Medal Vietnam Service Medal (with 7 Battle Stars) Air Force Expeditionary Medal Air Force Longevity Service Award Small Arms Expert Medal Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal *An Oak Leaf Cluster or a Battle Star represents the second award of the same medal

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Countdown to

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his year’s Summerfest celebration, set for June 25-28, will feature carnival rides and games, topnotch entertainment, dozens of food options, and plenty of vendor booths selling goods and services. And there will be more fun things for young children this year. This four-day celebration at the Fountain Valley Sports Park will once again feature a Live Sports Tent, the Fountain Valley Classic Car & Truck Show and more.

Here are 10 things you should know about this year’s Summerfest:

Preview Night! Thursday, June 25, kicks off the weekend-long event. All rides on Thursday night only are $1 per ride. The beer/wine/margarita garden will open, and there will be music performed by the group Kuhlayd (pronounced Kool-aid). This is the same four-man, harmony doo-wop group that entertained at the first Orange County Chocolate Festival a few years back. Preview Night will also attract several food trucks.

Food booths: During the remaining three days of Summerfest, local non-profit groups will be selling food. Here’s the tentative lineup (subject to change): Fountain Valley Kiwanis Club (hamburgers, hot dogs and bratwursts); Holy Spirit Youth Ministries (barbecued corn and Thai tea); Fountain Valley Community Foundation (snow cones and root beer floats); Fountain Valley Vocal Music 6

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(teriyaki chicken bowls and strawberry shortcake); FVHS girls soccer (beef and chicken skewers) Congregation B’nai Tzedek (deli sliders and cookies); FVHS Royal Regiment (Boba smoothies and popcorn and cotton candy); National Spasmodic Torticolli (pork satay, mozzarella sticks) FV Girls Fastpitch Softball (pending); FVHS football (pizza and dessert pizza); Boy Scout Troop 1134 (nachos and Rice Crispy treats); FVHS golf team ( macaroni and cheese); FVHS boys and girls basketball (spam musubi and donuts with ice cream); FVHS theater arts (quesadillas and brownie sundaes) FVHS field hockey (street tacos); and FV Community Foundation No. 2 (funnel cake).

Bounce houses: New on Sunday: We’re calling it “Inflatapalooza,” with lots of inflatable activities with names like Drego Dragon, Chuggy Cho Cho, Bubble Rollers and Wild One Obstacle. There will also be a rock wall and a surfboard simulator. All of this takes place on the same soccer fields where the Classic Car and Truck show was held the day before.

Dogs! Back again by “pup-ular” demand: Pooch Plunge, also known as Dog Dock Diving! Dogs of all sizes and shapes will compete to see who can jump the farthest into a huge pool.

Classic cars: This year’s Classic Car & Truck Show is set for 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 27. Von Hotrods’ Pinstriping Circus will make a special appearance. Title sponsors are Rainbow Environmental Services, Automobile Club of Southern California, Huntington Beach Auto Dealers, Rosy Dental, FV Bodyworks and Pacific Premier Bank. More info: www.fvcarshow.com

Entertainment: Here’s the schedule. Friday, June 26: 5 p.m.: Mark

Esterday & the 40oz Band; 7 p.m.: Party Jones; 9 p.m.: House Party; Saturday, June 27: 11:30 a.m.: Suburban Legends 1:30 p.m.: Thank U Drive Thru; 4 p.m.: Scotty Mac Band; 6:30 p.m.: The Kraze; 9 p.m.: 80z All Star Band. Sunday, June 28: 12:30 p.m.: Born Jovi; 2:30 p.m.: DSB; 4:45 p.m.: Tijuana Dogs; 6:45 p.m. Deejay.

Parking: This year there will be three levels of parking: free (more than 500 spaces in the Sports park’s back lots), and paid spaces for $5 (Recreation Center, Little League and Pony lots) and $10 (preferred near the basketball courts on Brookhurst Street). There will be free shuttles available and an increased number of handicapped spaces.

Wristbands: Carnival wristbands will cost $25 after June 24. But you can get them for $19 now online at www.fvsummerfest.com (you’ll get a voucher that you will bring to Summerfest and you will be given your wristband). You can also get a voucher at the FV Recreation Center, 16400 Brookhurst St., prior to June 24. Wristbands are good for one day only.

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Admission to Summerfest is free! (You pay for rides and food.)

New this year: The Kids Zone, (located near the Boys & Girls Club), featuring additional activities for younger carnival goers (8 and under) and a community stage highlighting local community acts; and the FV Celebration Zone, recognizing individual and group accomplishments during the year. Local organizations and individuals will be sharing information about all the good things they’ve done in the community. More information: (714) 839-8611. Become a fan and get all the info: www.facebook.com/ fountainvalleysummerfest www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Memorial Day

Snapshots from the annual Memorial Day ceremony

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Memorial moments

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9557 held its annual Memorial Day observance May 26 at the city’s Veterans Memorial next to the library. World War II Army Air Corps veteran Vern Martin was the keynote speaker. Girl Scouts from several Fountain Valley troops took part in the ceremony. Edward Stanton, right, looks for the rose memorial honoring his son, and Robert Chermak, below, plays TAPS to close Memorial Day ceremonies. Peggy Kane, a member of the Patriot Guard Riders, bottom right, a group that assists military families who have lost a loved one, prepares commemorative tributes made of roses she personally purchases, tied together with American flags and personalized name tags that she makes.

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Concerts in the Park series announced

The city’s Concert in the Park series will kick off Thursday, July 2 with DSB, a Journey tribute band, performing at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. The concert series runs every Thursday and will also include Stone Soul (Motown) on July 9, Hollywood U2 (U2 tribute) on July 16, Hard Day’s Night (Beatles) on June 23 and Desperado (Eagles) on July 30. Concerts start at 6 p.m. The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Expo will coincide with the concert on July 30. This year’s title sponsors at the Fountain Valley Community Foundation, Fountain Valley Bodyworks and Rosy Dental. For more information, call (714) 8398611.

Fountain Bowl to sell discounted Summerfest wristbands

The Fountain Valley Kiwanis Foundation will be selling Summerfest advance purchase wristbands at Fountain Bowl. The wristbands, which will retail for $25 at Summerfest, will be available for pre-sale at Fountain Bowl for $19, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Fountain Valley Kiwanis Club Foundation and its Dr. Paul Berger Scholarship Fund. Purchasers will also receive a coupon valid for one free game of bowling at Fountain Bowl with each wristband purchased. More information on Summerfest: www.fvsummerfest.org

Youth basketball registration underway

Registration is underway for the Fountain Valley Sumer 2015 Youth Basketball season. The season runs from June 19 to Aug. 8 and is open to youngsters born between 2001-2008. Cost is $75. For info: (714) 839-8611.

Friends of Library silent auction open in June

The Friends of the Fountain Valley Library will hold a month-long silent auction in June. All auction items and books will be in the library display case. More information and bidding sheets will be available in the bookstore, at 17635 Los Alamos St. More information: (714) 968-9196.

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Moose Invitational is June 22

The Fountain Valley High School Football Boosters and the Michael Musso Memorial Fund will host the 10th annual "Moose Invitational" Golf Tournament on Monday, June 22 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 is $150 per golfer is registered prior to April 30. The cost to golf is $175 after April 30. The tournament features a four-person scramble, longest drive contest, closest to the pin contest and putting contest. The price includes green fees, cart fees, practice range, door prizes, gift bags, buffet lunch and 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. There are various sponsorship packages available. For more information, go to www.fvhsfootball.com

‘North by Northwest’ is Friends of Library movie

The Friends of the Fountain Valley Library’s free monthly movie in June is Alfred Hitchcock’s “North by Northwest.” It will be shown at 1 p.m. Friday, June 26 in the library, 17635 Los Alamos St. Information: Call (714) 968-9196.

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Relay for Life participants walk the Survivors' Lap at this year's Relay at Fountain Valley High School. Fifteen teams with more than 135 participants raised funds the American Cancer Society at the annual event. The 24-hour fundraiser, held at Fountain Valley High School, is also a celebration of the lives of people who have battled cancer.

R.A.C.E.S. Field Day is June 27-28

Fountain Valley’s biggest hams want you to know just what they can do. On June 27-28, thousands of Amateur Radio operators will be showing off their emergency capabilities, including Fountain Valley’s members of RACES (Radio Amateur Communication Emergency Service). RACES members will be on hand during Summerfest at the Fountain Valley Sports Park, and residents can meet and talk with Fountain Valley ham radio operators and see for themselves what the Amateur Radio Service is about. Over the past several years, the news has been full of reports of ham radio operators providing critical communications during unexpected emergencies in towns across America, including California’s wildfires, winter

storms, hurricanes, tornadoes in Oklahoma and other events worldwide. During Hurricane Sandy, Amateur Radio—also called “Ham Radio”—was often the only way people could communicate, and hundreds of volunteer “hams” traveled east to save lives and property. The annual event, called “Field Day” is the climax of the weeklong “Amateur Radio Week” sponsored by the Amateur Radio Relay League, the national association for Amateur Radio. Using only emergency power supplies, ham operators will construct emergency stations in parks, shopping malls, schools and back yards around the country. More than 35,000 amateur radio operators across the country participated in last year's event. More information: www.emergency-radio.org

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Senior Expo is June 18

The 10th annual Senior Expo is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 18 at the Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center. The event features, vendors, health screenings, giveaways and a light lunch. Fountain Valley Living Magazine will be there. More than 600 seniors are expected to attend the expo. More information: Call (714) 593-4446.

Bowl with the pros

The Professional Bowlers Association PBA50 Fountain Valley Open Tournament, presented by Track, will be held at Fountain Bowl June 7-10. A pro-am event, in which bowlers get to bowl with the pros, will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 7. Tournament play starts June 8 with the finals scheduled for Wednesday evening. Admission is free. Fountain Bowl is at the corner of Brookhurst and Warner. 12

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Special Olympics Host Town donation

Celebrating a $5,000 donation by the Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center Foundation to the Special Olympics World Games Host Town Committee are, from left, Host Town Committee member Curt Seeden, Host Town Committee Honorary Chairman Ed Arnold, committee member Larry Crandall, committee co-chair Jeff Snow, Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center CEO Marcia Manker, committee member Dave Garofalo , Memorial Care Medical Foundation CEO Dr. Mark Schafer, MemorialCare Health System Chief Strategy Officer Diane Laird, committee member Dave Osborn, committee member Michelle Clark, OC Memorial director of marketing Debra Culver, committee co-chair Rob Frizzelle, Mr. Fountain Valley and committee member John Etheridge and OC Memorial senior program and government relations liaison Beth Hambleton. Fountain Valley will host Special Olympics athletes from The Netherlands prior to the World Games July 21-25.

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FVHS vocal music director Kevin Tison and students perform at Carnegie Hall.

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FVHS Vocal Music Director Kevin Tison directs his choir students at Carnegie Hall in New York City. By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine

evin Tison decided to celebrate his 10-year anniversary as Fountain Valley High School’s vocal music director in style. So he and 103 others—current vocal music students, alumni, parents and even the school principal—headed to New York City for an experience few will forget, highlighted by a performance by the students at Carnegie Hall. “The tour was planned not only with extraordinary musical performance opportunities in mind, but also with great educational intention across the curriculum,” Tison said. Fountain Valley High School’s Concert Choir, Troubadours and BaronTones took the trip, which was 16 months in the making. “One of the most gratifying moments an educator can have is to see his students beam with pride, standing in the glory of their accomplishment,” Tison said. “I am confident that their 14

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smiles through proud tears, while the Carnegie audience stood and cheered for them, is something that none of us will forget anytime soon.” Tison also made his Carnegie piano solo debut, performing the Etude in D-sharp minor by Alexander Scriabin. Those on the tour were able to choose from two dozen tourist attractions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American Museum of Natural History, the Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, shopping 5th Avenue, climbing the Empire State Building, seeing the Rockettes perform at Radio City Music Hall and visiting the Museum of Modern Art. Other highlights included visiting the somber 9/11 Memorial and performing in the Cathedral of St. John, built in 1888 and considered the largest Anglican cathedral in the world and fourth-largest Christian church. The students also performed the National Anthem at the base of the Statue of Liberty. “It was a magical experience,” Tison

said. “I told the students, ‘nowhere will you likely perform this piece with such significant meaning.’ It was a powerful experience.” Those on the tour also attended the Broadway production of Les Miserables. “Our group was able to talk with two of the cast members the day before, getting some great insights into the show as well as learning so much about the musical theater industry,” Tison said. Student director and graduation senior Steven Boyack said, “I can’t think of a better way to end my vocal career at FVHS. The trip to New York was a perfect ending to a great five years—starting in 8th grade—with Mr. Tison. “Traveling to New York City with 68 young people and 33 chaperones is an adventure on its own, but being able to be there and see the choir perform (and get a standing ovation) in Carnegie Hall as well as the Statue of Liberty was priceless,” added chaperone Sue Mundi. “I know the students, and all the chaperones, walked away having a great life experience.” www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Volunteers honored

The Fountain Valley Community Foundation Activities Committee held its annual awards night at the Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center April 28. The Hawaiian-themed night featured food and musical entertainment as well as an awards ceremony. Pete Haak was named Volunteer of the Year and Tracy Cameron who was named Rookie of the Year. Haak wears many hats as a volunteer. He heads up the annual Fountain Valley Classic Car & Truck Show, coordinates the collection of food during the Christmas season for families in need, and makes sure the Foundation doesn’t run out of hot chocolate and other supplies during the city’s annual Christmas tree lighting. The committee also honored all the “team leaders” who are in charge of various Foundation projects during the course of the year.

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Rob Frizzelle, Community Services manager, stands with Tracy Cameron, center, recipient of the "Rookie of the Year" award, during the recent Fountain Valley Community Foundation awards night. At right is Jo An Poirel, who serves on the Foundation's board of directors.

To volunteer with the Fountain Valley Community Foundation's Activities Committee, call (714) 593-4449 or email info@fvcommunityfoundation.org.

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Fountain Valley becomes a ˝Tree City USA˝ Arbor Day activities centered around park tree plantings.

Jake and Jayme Finnerty, above, place an arbor guard on a newly planted tree with the help of Brittany Bancroft, far right, at Heritage Park during an Arbor Day ceremony April 25 at Heritage Park.

On April 25, the city hosted an Arbor Day event at Heritage Park highlighted by the planting of 13 new trees along the park’s north wall. Volunteers from the Greater Interfaith Council, led by Valorie Gaston, provided some of the labor. David Salcedo, left, places a new tree in the ground at Heritage Park.

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One of the walking paths at the Fountain Valley Sports Park.

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Town spruced up during annual Day of Service

Ethan Terry and Alyssa Agustus, right, spread mulch during the April 25 Community Service Day at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. Hundreds of volunteers tackled projects throughout Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach as part of the Greater Interfaith Council Community Volunteer Days—a weekend of community service focusing on improving parks, nature centers, historical sites and beaches.

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Desert challenge Craig Orgill, above tackles the Sahara Desert during the Marathon Des Sables.

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t’s known simply as MdS. That’s the only thing that’s simple about it. The Marathon des Sables is a grueling 160-mile race across the Sahara Desert that this year attracted about 1,300 runners from around the world—including two Fountain Valley residents.

Craig Orgill and Steve Knowles completed the race and lived to tell you all about it. And why did they do this? “When they heard the phrase, ‘toughest race on earth,’ they were hooked,” said Gina Orgill, Craig’s wife. Craig Orgill, 40, has run ironman triathlons, the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, completed 100-mile bike rides and finished the Boston Marathon. A 1994 Fountain Valley High graduate, he runs a skilled nursing facility. He and wife Gina have five children—four boys and a girl—Cade, 12 (Fulton), Kai, 10, (Plavan), Brynn, 8 (Plavan), Brody, 6 (Plavan) and Brock, 3. Runners in the MdS averaged a marathon a day (26 miles), and one day they completed 60 miles. Noted Orgill on his Facebook page: “It was, frankly, absolutely brutal, menwww.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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tally, physically, and emotionally—the most challenging thing I’ve ever done times 10.” He added: “The mind can carry the body a lot harder than one would think,” noting that the race is a reminder of how good things are here. “We live in a good pace and we are blessed with many things,” he said. “We are very fortunate to have what we have.” The harsh conditions took a toll on all the runners. “Everything is mended and healed up now,” Orgill said. “Your feet take quite a lashing. I lost half my toenails and a lot of skin from my feet. And I lost a lot of weight.” “It’s more the terrain than the distance. You’re running a marathon with backpack in 120 degrees in sand storms,” he added Steve Knowles, 57, has been the head

track coach at Fountain Valley High School for 11 years. He and his wife Shea have four kids, Jason, 34, Robbie, 28, Krissy, 24, and Timmy, 16, a junior at Fountain Valley High. He’s competed in two ironman triathlons and several marathons in the past “When I was running on the first day I said to myself, ‘this is so much harder than an ironman,’” Knowles recalled. Later when I was running, I asked myself, ‘Why did I decide to do this?’” Knowles said when he started training for the race he weighed 192 pounds, and two days after completing the race, he weighed 160. What he run it again? Absolutely, he said. Knowles said that when he received his medal for completing the race, he just broke down and cried. “I’m not sure why. Maybe it was relief

A common scene during the 160-mile race.

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racy Jensen will tell you she feels Fountain Valley is a community of people who just care about each other. So when she found out about the plight of pediatric cancer patient Nico Kap, Tracy wanted to do something. Here’s what she did: The Jensen family had become friends with a woman named Madison Steiner, who has started a nonprofit called Peaches Neet Feet. Madison’s mission is to create a pay-it-forward movement through various selfless acts of giving. Madison’s an artist and she uses her 20

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art to create custom, hand-painted shoes to celebrate children who are fighting cancer and living with disabilities. One of Tracy Jensen’s five sons, Kumaka, has spina bifida, and his little adopted sister, Sofi, also has serious disabilities. “I sent Nico’s mom a private Facebook message and suggested she apply to get these shoes for Nico,” Tracy said. “They’re like a badge of courage when you’re going through hard times.” The Jensens have gotten close to Madison Steiner’s family, and Kumaka has become a Peaches Neet Feet “ambassador of kindness.” On May 14, as Nico celebrated his seventh birthday at a party at Fountain Bowl, the Jensens showed up and Ku-

maka presented Nico with a pair of the custom shoes. “Kumaka had never met Nico or any of the other kids at the party. But they all bowled together and had a great time,” Tracy said. “All the kids were great to Kumaka.” On a side note, Tracy added that she recently happened to be at the hospital with Sofi at the same time Nico was in the hospital. “I was stuck there in an emergency and Nico’s mom brought me dinner,” Tracy said. “All of this happened because we all live and care for each other in the same city.” Anyone interested in helping Nico and his family can do so at www. gofundme.com/eph98. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Big kudos to Fountain Valley Living Magazine photographer Tue Duong, who was chosen to be an intern for this year’s Newport Beach Film Festival. Tue, you may recall, is a Fountain Valley High School alumnus who now attends Chapman University where he is studying cinematography. While at FVHS, Tue was arguably one of the most popular students on campus. He quickly became “the photographer” at the school while shooting for the Baron Banner on-line campus newspaper. 22

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Founded in 1999, the Newport Beach Film Festival has attracting more than 53,000 attendees to Orange County. During the festival, more than 300 films are shown, showcasing new, local, international and critically acclaimed cinema. As an intern with the film festival, Tue performed a variety of tasks, including updating and maintaining the festival’s data base, using social media to promote events, creating event flyers, assisting with the festival’s screening series, drafting letters and updating office manuals. “This internship taught me the importance of communication and image, whether it was dealing with sponsors or meeting celebrities,” Tue told us. “The film festival would be nonexistent without those two values, and learning them is going to affect how I make decisions in college.”

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Fountain Valley High School student Christian E. Warloe has received a National Merit $2,500 scholarship. Warloe was chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding finalists in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program. National Merit scholarship winners are the finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies. The scholars were selected by a committee of college admissions officers and high school counselors. Judges weighed academic records, difficulty level of subjects studied, leadership in school and community activities; an essay written by the finalist, and a recommendation written by a high school official. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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'Every 15 Minutes' volunteers, donors honored Kathleen Rockney from the FV Woman's Club, and city Community Services Manager Rob Frizzelle pose during the Woman’s Club’s “Million Steppers’ spring fundraiser April 28 at Stonefire Grill. The club raised funds for the city’s Special Olympics Host Town program (Frizzelle is co-chair of that program) as well as for the club’s scholarship fund. The evening also featured opportunity drawings for several gift baskets. (Photo by Lynn Seeden)

Police Chief Dan Llorens, center, paid tribute to students at Los Amigos High School who took part in this year’s Every 15 Minutes program in March. The chief on May 20 recognized the Los Amigos High participants, local businesses that donated their time, services and personnel, and the film students at Fountain Valley High

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Jean Hardy, above left, and Linda Haberl enjoy the festivities at the Assistance League of Huntington Beach's Treasures by the Sea fundraiser, which benefits several FV schools.

Susan Whitney, left, of Fountain Valley, and Judy Blankenship, a former Fountain Valley School District principal, pose for the camera.

The evening also featured entertainment by “Kulayd,” an all-male singing group, whose repertoire includes everything from ‘50s to ‘70s music. Kulayd, incidentally, will perform on Thursday, June 25 on the first night of Fountain Valley’s Summerfest celebration. Some of the proceeds of the Treasures by the Sea event go to the League’s Links to Learning, which benefits teachers and students in Fountain Valley and other cities. “Each year, the goal of our fundraiser is to raise as much money as possible to support our 14 community programs,” said Diane Dwyer of the Assistance League. “These programs

make it possible for Assistance League members to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life for children and adults in the communities of Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley and Westminster.” Links to Learning was started in 2008 and provides financial assistance to classroom teachers in seven elementary schools: Courreges, Cox, Gisler, Newland, Oka, Plavan and Tamura. The Assistance League Thrift Shop is at 8071 Slater Ave., just east of Beach Boulevard. It is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday. It is closed Sunday and Monday. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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the things educators are doing right: embracing rigorous academic standards, providing excellence and creativity in teaching, and creating a positive school climate.” The 2015 awards were open to middle and high schools, and the 2016 awards will be open to elementary schools as well. “We are incredibly honored to have 100 percent of our secondary schools earn this distinction,” said FVSD Superintendent Mark Johnson. Johnson attributed the awards to some of the district’s “signature practices,” including co-teaching and a robust intervention program, as well as revival of the district’s instrumental music program and the addition of a robotics program at each school. Celebrations of the Gold Ribbon School Awards will take place at each middle school as scheduled by the principals.

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Bingo 6:30 p.m. @ FVHS cafeteria City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall

9 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: fvwcluncheon@yahoo.com

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FVHS Baccalaureate 4 p.m. @Fountain Valley High School

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

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

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

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

Chamber of Commerce Mixer @ Mimi's Jewelry 5:30 p.m.

Planning Commission 6 p.m. @ City Hall

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

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

MARKET IN THE PARK 5-8 p.m. Rec Center 16400 Brookhurst St.

FVSD School Board 7 p.m. @ Dist Office

18 Kiwanis 12:15 p.m. Ftn Bowl Mayor’s Breakfast 8 a.m. at FV Reg'l Hospital, Saltzer Room Annual Senior Expo 9:30 a.m. @ Founders Village

MARKET IN THE PARK 5-8 p.m. Rec Center

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FATHERS DAY

22 Moose Invitational Golf Tournament @ Mile Square golf Course, 1 p.m.

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

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

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

FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village Elwyn California 2nd Annual Donor Reception 5-7 p.m.

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

MARKET IN THE PARK 5-8 p.m. Rec Center 16400 Brookhurst St.

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OPEN HOUSE at Heritage Park (next to the library) 9-11 a.m. (Volunteers also needed during this time to garden and spruce up the park)

Fashion Show 11 a.m. @Holy Spirit Catholic Church, hosted by Ladies of Knights of Columbus

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CONCERT IN THE PARK BAND: DSB (a Journey tribute band) 6 p.m. on the Great Lawn next to the Rec Center 16400 Brookhurst St.

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CONCERT IN THE PARK

BAND: Stone Soul (Motown) 6 p.m. on the Great Lawn next to the Rec Center 16400 Brookhurst St.

MARKET IN THE PARK 5-8 p.m. Rec Center 16400 Brookhurst St.

CONCERT IN THE PARK BAND: Hollywood U2 6 p.m. on the Great Lawn next to the Rec Center 16400 Brookhurst St.

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS HOST TOWN WEEK City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall

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

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Planning Commission 6 p.m. @ City Hall

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CONCERT IN THE PARK BAND: Hard Day's Night 6 p.m. on the Great Lawn next to the Rec Center 16400 Brookhurst St.

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

City Hall CLOSED

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

The Fountain Valley Market in the Park & Food Truck Frenzy is back and will continue every Thursday through Sept. 24. The weekly Market in the Park, featuring local produce, community information and businesses, is set for 4:30-8:30 p.m. every Thursday and will feature food trucks. The market is held in the northwest parking lot adjacent to the Recreation Center at the Fountain Valley Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St. For more information on the market, or to apply to become a vendor, email Mary Anne at Marketinthepark@verizon.net or visit Founatinvalley.org.

Harper School reunion is July 25

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Market in the Park is every Thursday night through summer

The seventh annual James O. Harper School Reunion is set for noon Saturday, July 25 at Harper Park. Those attending are asked to bring their own food, chairs and family. Anyone from the classes 1966 to 1982 are invited. More information: Email Karen Quo at Qwoman66@aol.com

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he heat is on in the Fountain Valley housing market. It is hot, hot, hot! Low interest rates are motivating buyers to jump off the proverbial fence and join the fray. Multiple offers are back in play and competition among buyers is tough. Cash is plentiful but it's not always king. It typically simplifies the process and the sale can close quickly. Interestingly enough, a cash offer is not always beneficial to the seller. Recently, a seller in the Hampton Court tract, south of Ellis and west of

Magnolia, accepted an all cash offer for $1.1 million. Even though it was all cash, the buyer had it appraised. When the appraisal came in at $990,000 the buyer balked and refused to pay more than the appraised value. It closed escrow for $990,000. As you can imagine, the seller was not pleased. This is one of many areas in a transaction where it is important to have a professional and experienced agent representing you. When accepting a cash offer it's important for the seller to ensure that the appraisal is not a contingency of the contract. Multiple offers may allow the seller to require that the buyer pay the difwww.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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ference, if any, between the appraised value and the purchase price. Another option is they can set up some type of compromise ahead of time. If you are a buyer submitting an offer on a property, don’t necessarily expect a counter offer from the seller. The listing agent and seller may not request a “highest and best” counter— for various reasons. Our best advice NANCY ANDREASON to a buyer: When you are in competition for a property, write the best offer up front. You may not get another opportunity to compete. As a buyer, in this very competitive market, if at all possible, meet the sellers. If not, by all means, prepare a SUSAN SAURASTRI letter with pictures of the family and what their home will mean to your family. It really can make a difference and be the tipping point in your favor. The buyers today are very informed and are well aware of the comparable sales in the area, the condition of the homes and exactly how much they sold for. Be wary of agents who come in and make promises that they will get you a price for your home that is not backed up by other “sold” homes. Pricing the home correctly from the start is vital, even in this market. Homes that are overpriced sit on the market and require price reductions, and often, ultimately, sell lower than if they had been priced properly from the beginning. We have seen this time and time again. E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

A buyer’s pencil needs to be sharper in this hot market. Do not be afraid to pay a little bit more than the most recent comparable sale. On a recent sale in Green Valley, a young family—which had lost out on four previous homes—this time submitted their offer $10,000 over the asking price. They met the sellers and sent captivating pictures of the kids along with their offer. Their offer was accepted and both the buyers and sellers were elated. A real estate deal is replete with issues that must be addressed expeditiously. Choosing the right Realtor to represent you is paramount to a successful transaction. Some agents may be quite persuasive in their pitch to obtain your signature on the listing agreement. Proceeding with caution can save you a bundle of cash. A Realtor of good character—who is honest and fair in all their dealings —will have a good local reputation. Do your homework. Interview three agents. Speak with neighbors who have recently sold but haven't moved out yet. Would they hire their agent again? When dealing with a real estate team, ascertain during the initial meeting which member of the team will personally represent you. It can be detrimental to learn after the fact, that someone you never met is your point of contact during the transaction. Speaking from experience, when working with a highly advertised team in another city, never once did the “well-known” agent call, e-mail or text during the entire transaction. All communication and negotiations were handled through the assistant and their transaction coordinator. There's a big difference between an agent and a Realtor. Not all agents are

Realtors. A Realtor is held to a higher standard of ethics. A Realtor will be an advocate for your best interest and provide value and service throughout your real estate transaction. The relationship your agent has with other area Realtors may make the difference in how many agents show your property and how many offers you receive. A collaborative effort between agents who respect one another can result in a faster sale, a more competitive buying environment for sellers and a smooth and equitable deal for all the parties involved in the escrow. A note from the writers of this column: Susan Saurastri and Nancy Andreason have a mutual respect for each other. They work for different brokers, show each other's listings and look forward to bringing their clients together for a mutually successful transaction. THIS COLUMN IS SPONSORED BY:

The Andreason Group Nancy Andreason is a Realtor with Century 21 Masters and is a longtime Fountain Valley homeowner. She can be reached at AndreasonGroup@gmail. com or visit her website, www.IsellOCRealEstate.com. See her ad on page 33.

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

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New medical group opens MemorialCare launches medical group at Brookhurst and Talbert

emorialCare Medical Group, an affiliate of MemorialCare Health System, has opened its newest office at Orange Coast Memorial Patient Care Pavilion. MemorialCare Medical Group at Orange Coast Memorial provides patients access to seven primary care providers including: internists Dr. Ihong Chen, Dr. Lalita M. Komanapalli, family medicine physicians Dr. Nasrin S. Damoui, Physician’s Assistant Linda Sanfilippo; and pediatricians Dr. Lori A. DeBold and Dr. Margaret A. Zimmerman, and Nurse Practitioner Laura Sayle. The care includes health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, counseling, patient education and diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses. Patients will also have access to onsite lab and imaging services. MemorialCare Medical Group accepts HMO health plans including employer-sponsored HMO plans and several Medicare Advantage plans, in addition to Medicare, PPO and EPO plans. New patients are now being accepted. The office, at 18111 Brookhurst St., Suite 1100, is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and offers patients complimentary valet parking and 34

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OC Memorial honored for lung cancer screening

Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center was recently named a “Screening Center of Excellence” by the Lung Cancer Alliance for its lung cancer screening. “Lung cancer continues to be by far the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women, and early and accurate detection through appropriate screening practices are critical to providing patients the best chance for beating their disease,” said Marcia Manker, Orange Coast Memorial’s CEO. The Lung Cancer Alliance is a nonprofit dedicated to saving lives and advancing research by empowering people living with or at risk for lung cancer. The Alliance created the National Framework for Excellence in Lung Cancer Screening and Continuum of Care in 2012 and now has more than 250 sites committed to the guidelines. “Low dose CT screening has shown to be the only proven method to detect lung cancer at an early and treatable stage, and it is imperative that we continue to remain vigilant about who is an appropriate candidate for these screenings,” adds Dr. Jack Jacoub, medical oncologist and director of thoracic oncology at Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center.

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Dear Class of 2015: Get on the right bus By STEVE SCHULTZ Fountain Valley Living Magazine

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ne of the most important truths that people fail to admit to themselves is that you are where you are because you’ve chosen to be there. When you learn to take complete responsibility for where you are, you free yourself to go anywhere you want to go. Here's a secret: There is a way to see into STEVE SCHULTZ your future. Just look at the people you spend the most time with; that’s where you’re headed in life. Mike Krzyzewski, head men’s basketball coach of the 2015 national champions Duke University, put it this way: “Get on the right bus. It’s the best advice my mom ever gave me. She said, ‘you’re about to start a journey and if you do it alone you’ll never get to a great place. Only let great people get on your bus and only get on the bus of other great people and you’ll go places that you never could go by yourself.’” The hardest parts of growing up are the moments when you have to decide if it’s time to get off of someone’s bus or remove someone from your bus. The majority of the people in your life don’t stay in your life forever. It’s important to realize that every time a bus stops, people get off—but new people also get on. You must always remember that you are the driver of your bus. A professional race car driver once said when he asked how he avoids crashing into the walls that “the car follows the eyes.” The same is true for you; what you focus on 36

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“You are where you are because you've chosen to be there.” STEVE SCHULTZ FVHS English teacher

is what you become. Cast a vision for your life and then be prepared to take alternate routes if the traffic jams. There is more than one way to get to the same place. No matter where you go, someone will find a reason to criticize you for it. Learning which criticism to analyze and which one to ignore is one of the most important lessons you will ever learn. Keep your bus clean and in good physical care and you will get a longer drive. Most importantly of all, fill your bus with the right fuel. A bus fueled with love can do anything and go to any place. It’s vital that you take your bus to the mechanic before it’s broken. But when you’re broken—and there will be many times when you feel broken—love can always restore you. The greatest thing you can ever do with your life is to love greatly. There was once a young man uncertain with where he was going in life. So he went to the bus station to seek answers from God. The young man said, “My life is terrible. I’m worthless. I’m never enough.” God answered, “My child, you are blessed and have much to be grateful for.” “What blessings do I have?” scoffed the boy. God replied, “Do you have 10 fingers and 10 toes, two feet, two legs and two arms? Can you breathe on your own, go for a run, drink water and taste the sun? Do you have eyes to marvel at the stars and ears to hear the three magic words: I love you?”

“Yes. But I’m still not happy,” the boy murmured. God instructed, “Each morning awake as if you didn’t have those blessings and act as if they were just given to you as a gift to use that day. The joy, gratitude, and humble love it will produce inside you will be a blessing to others. Gratitude guarantees happiness.” The boy said, “I understand. But God, all my friends seem to know what they want to be: a lawyer, a doctor, an architect. Everyone keeps asking me what I want to be when I grow up and I am clueless. What am I supposed to be?” God said, “I didn’t send you to Earth to learn a trade. I gave you one job and that is to be like me.” “How do I be like you?” the boy inquired. “Be love. That is what I want you to be. Be love.” God answered. That’s the purpose of life. A successful life is giving your absolute best to become like the love that gave you your life before your die. You are a piece of God. Anything you pursue with love is possible. Pursue with vigor. Pursue without fear. Pursue with zest and gusto. Pursue like the end is near. Remember that the couch is not far from the coffin. Fear incarcerates. Love liberates. Keep the wheels on your bus moving forward but enjoy the view along the way. STEVE SCHULTZ is head varsity basketball coach and the 2014 Teacher of the Year at Fountain Valley High School. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Dream job Barry Migliorini is the new varsity girls basketball coach at Fountain Valley High School.

Barry Migliorini takes over Fountain Valley High’s girls varsity basketball program By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine

arry Migliorini, a former coach at Fountain Valley High, has been named head coach of the FVHS girls varsity basketball team. “Coach Migliorini brings with him a wealth of success as a coach both in cross country and track and basketball,” said Athletic Director Dawn Lawler. “He is passionate about basketball and especially about having the best conditioned and prepared athletes. He

cares about kids and wants them to succeed both in the classroom and on the court.” Migliorini is a 1984 FVHS graduate. His children, Alex and Mariza, are also FVHS alumni, graduating in 2004 and 2008 respectively. He’s excited about his new assignment. “It’s the second best job next to being the shortstop for the New York Yankees,” he said. Migliorini most recently coached the California Dream of the American Basketball Association. He was also an assistant coach at Cal State Los Angeles. Migliorini coached cross country and track and field at Fountain Valley High School and at Buena Park High School before coaching basketball. He

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attended USC where he ran cross country and track. “We look forward to positively supporting him and his staff as they strive to move FVHS girls basketball in an upward direction and establishing themselves as one of the most successful girls’ basketball programs in the Sunset League and in Orange County,” Lawler said. Migliorini replaces Cory Clarke who resigned in April to spend more time with his young family. “Coach Clarke did a great job for us and we wish him well as he spends more time with his family,” Lawler said. Active in the community, Migliorini unsuccessfully ran for Fountain Valley City Council in 1996. He owns his own investment banking firm, BGM International, based in Huntington Beach.

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City launches Business Beautification Awards

The city is accepting nominations for its inaugural Business Beautification Award. The Beautification Award program is designed to recognize Fountain Valley business owners whose properties reflect pride of ownership and commitment to the beautification of the city, thereby contributing in a positive manner to the overall appearance of Fountain Valley, city officials said. Awards will be given in two categories. The first category will be for businesses that have made substantial improvements to the exterior of their buildings and/or landscape in the last year. The second category will be for businesses that consistently maintain their properties in an attractive and well-kept manner. To nominate a property, complete and submit a 2015 Business Beautifica-

tion Award nomination form by June 4. Nomination forms can be obtained and submitted online, by regular mail, or in person to the City of Fountain Valley, c/o Business Beautification Committee, 10200 Slater Ave., Fountain Valley, CA 92708. Business owners can nominate themselves for the award. Nominations are due by 4 p.m. Thursday, June 4. Winners will be chosen at the Beautification Committee meeting on June 10 and honored on June 16 at the City Council meeting. Winners will receive an engraved plaque and a banner to display. The Business Beautification Award Program was adopted by the Fountain Valley City Council in April. Nominations are open to the public and all nominee properties will be considered. For more information about the city Business Beautification Award Program and to download a 2015 nomination

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Legislative breakfast is June 5

The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce this year will make its annual 34th Legislative Reception a Legislative Breakfast. The event is set for 7:30-9:30 a.m. Friday, June 5 at Mile Square Golf Course. The breakfast offers residents a time to address concerns on the city, county, state and national levels directly with their elected legislators. Traditionally, several legislators or their staff are able to attend this event when they aren’t able to attend themselves. Mile Square Golf Course is at 10401 Warner Ave. More info: Chamber office (714) 9623822 or www.fvchamber.com

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Faces of Fountain Valley Jerry Palmer is dialed in to collecting unique phones.

Meet Jerry Palmer Fountain Valley, Calif. 92708

WHO: Fountain Valley resident Jerry Palmer is 80 years old and retired after spending 35 years working for two telephone companies. During that time, he began collecting various unique telephones. WHAT: Jerry has more than 50 unique phones at his house. “When they started coming out with character phones I was working for the Mt. Vernon Telephone Co., a subsidiary of the Ohio Central Telephone Co. We started installing dial phones that replaced the old wall crank phones in some of the small towns back then,” Jerry told us. WHY: Jerry explains: “We took out phones back then by the thousands, some of them from the 1800s. I was fascinated so I collected about 100 different kinds.” OF INTEREST: Jerry has Mickey Mouse, Garfield, Star Wars and other unique phones. He had the idea to make an “ET” phone. “I bought a statue of ET and added a speaker phone and tried to get the rights to it No one had an ET phone, even though they promoted ‘ET, phone home.’ As far as I know I have the only prototype of one.” ALSO: Jerry retired in 1988 after 35 years at AT&T and Mt. Vernon telephone companies, but he says he still keeps busy. He has a photo of himself next to a car he owned at that time that was used in the movie, “Back to the Future.” (Not the DeLorean). By the way, we interviewed him over the phone. Just seemed appropriate! —Curt Seeden

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