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Stu and Tracy Jensen have stayed focused on trying to adopt little Sofi, an orphaned girl with spina bifida.

She joins the Jensen family just in time for Valentine's.

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It’s February, the month of love, and after an exhausting, emotional two-year effort, Stu and Tracy Jensen of Fountain Valley are getting the ultimate Valentine’s gift—an adopted daughter.

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But not just any daughter.

The Jensens are adopting Sofi, now nearly 5 years old, who has

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spent much of her life in a crib in an orphanage in Eastern Europe.

Sofi has spina bifida, as does the Jensens’ youngest son, Kumaka.

Kumaka, however, has had the chance to live much of his life being a typical active boy, enjoying sports and all the fun things boys love to do, even though he is in a wheelchair.

The Jensens know how to care for a child with spina bifida, and

they want to give little Sofi the same fulfilling chance at life. More than anything, they want to give her a family of her own. She will be instantly gaining new big brothers as well.

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“I can’t tell you how grateful we are to the community for their love and support during this time,” Tracy said.

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fvm www.FountainValleyMagazine.com On the cover: Stu and Tracy Jensen hold a photo of the little orphaned girl who has spina bifida who, hopefully, will be joining their family right around Valentine's Day. The Jensens have been deeply committed to raising the funds and going through the arduous process of adoption to give little Sofi a family.

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Sofi gets a family Photo provided by Tracy Jensen

Sofi, an orphaned girl in Eastern Europe, gets to meet her future adoptive mom, Tracy Jensen a few months ago when Tracy flew there to see the toddler. Sofi turns 5 in March.

‘A beautiful story of love...’

It's taken two years of unrelenting effort, but the Jensen family’s adoption of a little girl with spina bifida in Eastern Europe gets official approval. She’ll be at her new home in Fountain Valley in February.

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racy Jensen calls her family’s efforts to adopt a little girl with spina bifida “a beautiful story of love.”

Tracy, her husband Stu and their five sons—including young Kumaka who himself was born with spina bifida— have a new addition after an arduous journey that began 18 months ago.

The family this month received official court approval to adopt Sofi, who has spent her entire life in an orphanage in Eastern Europe.

What was it like to finally hear the official word?

“It was very surreal! We've been working hard to do all the paperwork necessary and it has been a year and a half,” Tracy said. “We are so happy she won't be there anymore. But even more so we are so grateful for the change in our family, for the awareness we have for children everywhere.”

In her blog, “Dear Life . . . From a Mom with Boys,” Tracy describes Sofi as having “beautiful brown eyes and the most amazing curly brown hair.

“Her smile lights up the room, and her determination to live life despite the odds amazes me.

“She is a survivor. She was once lost.

And she is now found.”

The Jensen family’s quest has captured the city’s hearts, moved by Tracy’s blog that has detailed almost every moment of the quest—from making the decision to adopt Sofi, to going through the complicated adoption process and finally to gaining court approval of the adoption.

The Jensens know a lot about spina bifida and the challenges it brings.

Knowing what they knew about Sofi didn’t deter them.

“Sofi was born to a young girl, 14 years of age,” Tracy wrote in her blog.

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didn't breathe well right away. She started having seizures that lasted for five days.

Finally, the doctors did surgery, and put a shunt in to relieve her hydrocephalus.”

The blog continues: “Sofi was five days old, and she had already fought hard to live. And sadly, she went through all of that alone. In a crib in the hospital, scared, barely alive, and alone. There was no one there to make sure she was being cared for, no one to hold her little hand, no one to advocate for her, no one to hear her cries.”

Fountain Valley rallied around the Jensen family to help make the adoption a reality thanks to fundraising efforts from several businesses, including Lamppost Pizza, Mangiamo Gelato Caffe, Seeden Photography and Mimi’s Jewelry, among many others.

“I can’t tell you how grateful we are to the community for their love and support during this time,” Tracy said.

“Her (Sofi’s) journey is everyone's journey. Bringing home one orphan to us has tied the community together. We have seen an outpouring of love and support we could never have dreamed of.”

The Jensen family will now have the daughter they have always wanted, and Sofi will have a family that knows all about love and nurturing.

“People say we are amazing. In reality she is the amazing one,” Tracy added.

“Somehow she has survived living in a crib for 2½ years, then in a different orphanage. Somehow she has learned to smile through it. She still can't roll over, crawl, stand, walk or talk. But she has survived.”

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The Jensen family in January, just days after getting approval to adopt an orphaned girl who suffers from spina bifida. The Jensens are, from left, back row: Kalani, Stuart, Kekoa, Tracy and Keoni. In the center is Kawika, and in front is Kumaka. The frame holds a cherished photo of Sofi taken during Tracy's visit with her in the Eastern Europe orphanage.

“Sofi was five days old, and she had already fought hard to live. And sadly, she went through all of that alone ... in a crib in the hospital, scared, barely alive.

No one to hold her little hand, no one to advocate for her, no one to hear her cries.”

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n exterminator, a dance instructor, a window washer, a music director, a science teacher and an estate sales planner will vie for the title of Mr. Fountain Valley on March 21.

The irreverent pageant, which raises funds for various non-profit organizations, this year is moving from the Fountain Valley Recreation Center to the Saigon Performing Arts Center.

Here’s how the pageant works: Each of the six contestants represents a non-profit organization.

The contestants sell votes right up to the pageant. Additionally, they are

judged in various categories: talent, swimwear, formalwear and an on-stage question-and-answer time.

Votes can also be collected through sponsorships and through the sale of advertising in the pageant program.

All the numbers are then tabulated to determine the winner and runners-up.

One of the six contestants will replace 2013 Mr. Fountain Valley Franck Bideau.

This year’s contestants, alphabetically, are: John Etheridge, of Seashore Pest Control, representing the Fountain Valley Educational Foundation.

Grady Kerr, of Grady’s Window Washing, representing the Kiwanis Club of Fountain Valley.

David Secrest, of Pacific Coast

Liquidators, representing the Fountain Valley Community Foundation.

Oleg Suvorov, of Dance All You Can, representing California Elwyn.

Kevin Tison, vocal music director at Fountain Valley High School, representing the FVHS Vocal Music Parent Association.

John Wood, a science teacher at Talbert Middle School and a former Orange County Teacher of the Year.

Tickets, priced at $40, are now on sale. The last two years, the event has sold out. More information: www. fvcommunityfoundation.org/mrfountainvalley ( More about the contestants on the next page )

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John Etheridge: Fountain Valley resident and past president of the Kiwanis Club of HB, John owns Seashore Pest Control. He coaches AYSO and surfs with his daughters weekly. He and his wife, Karla, are involved in the Children's Ministry at Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa. He is an American history buff and enjoys being of service to military members and veterans.

The reigning Mr. Fountain Valley, Franck Bideau, has proudly worn his title sash at numerous city events throughout his year.

His charity is the Fountain Valley Educational Foundation.

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Dave Secrest, his wife Lupe, and sons Anthony and Joseph, moved to Fountain Valley in 2001 from Costa Mesa. He coached his sons’ Little League teams when they were younger, is active at Beachpoint Church and has participated in the Relay for Life. He was also active with the FV HS Baseball Boosters during each of the four years his son played there. Pacific Coast Liquidators, is an estate sales/liquidation company that sells personal property for estates and private parties who need to liquidate.

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Grady Kerr is a longtime Fountain Valley resident. He attended school here and decided to raise a family and start his business in Fountain Valley. He has owned Grady’s Window Cleaning since 2008. He is the current president of the Kiwanis Club of Fountain Valley.

Kevin Tison is in his 12th year teaching high school choral music, the past nine at FVHS. He holds a masters of music degree from Texas Christian University and was selected to perform in the renowned Van Cliburn International Piano Institute in Fort Worth, Texas in 1995—the only American selected to perform that year.

He was named Orange County Educator of the Year in 2012 and is a past FVHS Teacher of the Year.

Oleg Suvarov was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Russia. He has lived in Orange County since 1993. He has owned Dance All You Can, a ballroom dance studio at 10725 Ellis Ave., since June 2013. The studio offers ballroom dancing for all ages.

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He was honored as Orange County Teacher of the Year in 2012. He has gone on scientific expeditions to Alaska and Antarctica. He enjoys competing in triathlons and marathons and spending time with Mary, his wife of 25 years.

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Elisa Westerlin is this year's chairwoman of the Fountain Valley Relay for Life. She says she'd like to see Fountain Valley raise $50,000 at this year's 24-hour walk-a-thon.

Relay for Life Fountain Valley kicks off plans for the 10th annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life

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he 10th annual Fountain Valley Relay for Life may be several months away, but the Relay for Life Committee went to work in January.

The committee held its annual Relay for Life Kickoff Party Jan. 9 at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center.

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“All of us have one thing in common tonight, and sadly it’s cancer,” said Relay Chairwoman Elisa Westelin at the kickoff party, an evening of inspiration and emotion for all.

“We’d like to raise about $50,000 this year and we’re shooting for 50 teams,” Westelin added.

Relay for Life is a 24-hour event benefiting the American Cancer Society and a fundraiser to help fight the disease that in some way has touched all of us and our families. It’s set for May 17-18.

Relay teams spend 24 hours walking around the track at Fountain Valley High School to show their support and raise funds through pledges. The big rule: Someone from the team must be on the track at all times during the 24-hour period.

The Relay for Life committee invites businesses, groups, clubs, sports teams and individuals to form teams and commit to taking part in the relay.

The goal is to have every individual participant raise at least $100. Relay for Life teams are encouraged to have at least 15 members on each team. And every participant who does raise $100 will receive a commemorative T-shirt.

It’s a 24-hour event, so people pitch tents and spend the night at the school.

While some gain a few hours of sleep, their teammates continue to walk around the track.

Incidentally, Relays for Life are held in more than 20 countries and attract 4 million participants.

For more information, go to www. relayforlife.org/fountainvalleyca or check out the Fountain Valley relay for Life Facebook page.

Noted Julie Elkins, a Newport Beach cancer survivor who spoke at the kickoff event, “All our stories are different, but we’re all in the same club.” www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Pat O’Donnell with his prize-winning photo of President Richard Nixon upon his return to El Toro Marine Base after his resignation.

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Local photographer’s presidential images shown

Fountain Valley photographer Patrick O’Donnell’s collection of U.S. presidents he has photographed over the years is on display at the Old Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana. O’Donnell spent decades covering presidential visits to Orange County as a news photographer for the Orange Coast Daily Pilot and later as a Cal State Fullerton faculty member.

Photos of eight U.S. presidents taken by O’Donnell over the course of several decades are on display, along with memorabilia, including campaign buttons, bumper stickers and

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press credentials. Also on display: O’Donnell’s well-worn photographer’s vest, an old press camera and professional Nikon film camera.

While many of the photos date to when O’Donnell was a news photographer for the Daily Pilot, his presidential coverage continued into his CSUF years, including two trips to the White House to document the College World Series-winning Titans meeting presidents Bill Clinton and Bush, as well as Ronald Reagan’s visit to campus in 1988.

O'Donnell got his start covering U.S. presidents while still in college working for the Whittier Daily News by photographing former President Dwight Eisenhower at the Rose Bowl in 1964.

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School district has new assistant superintendent

Christine Fullerton has been appointed the assistant superintendent for business services by the Fountain Valley School District. She replaces Stephen McMahon who recently retired.

Superintendent Marc Ecker praised Fullerton for “her experience as a successful classroom teacher, middle school assistant principal and principal,” adding that “having responsibility for classified programs, human resources and business services provides a depth of background that will enhance our school district.”

Fullerton said her experience in business services “includes managing large construction projects to develop

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21st-century learning environments at our middle schools, including state of the art technology, and helping take my previous district from a qualified certified budget to a positive financial certification.”

Added Cathie Abdel, assistant superintendent for personnel: “Christine Fullerton will help the Fountain Valley School District continually improve in preparing our students for the challenging future economy in which they will work. We are pleased to have her on our team.”

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The Fountain Valley Rotary Club handed out its monthly most improved students awards on Jan. 14. From left, are: Dr. Marc Ecker, FVSD superintendent; student Jackye Hernandez, Los Amigos; FVHS Principal Chris Herzfeld; student Rashid Yasin, Fountain Valley High; Los Amigos High Assistant Principal Jared Fulton; Valley Vista High Principal Kerry Clitheroe; student Kealee Wedell, Valley Vista; and Mayor Michael Vo. ADVERTISEMENT

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The Spartans' Carter Trcka, 10, left, and

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Celtics' Jayden Clark, 10, get ready to face each other on the court at a recent Saturday game at the Rec Center.

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The city of Fountain Valley 2014 Youth Basketball Winter League is in full swing with games played on Fridays and Saturdays at the Recreation Center.

The Youth Basketball program is offered to children ages 8-13, and participants learn basketball fundamentals and good sportsmanship while improving their skills in an organized league.

Teams are divided by age into three divisions. Each player receives a team shirt with their registration, and each team is guaranteed eight games. Games are played

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in the gym at the Recreation Center. The winter season runs through March 8.

The city also offers a Mini-Mites program for children ages 6-7. The six-week instructional program focuses on basic fundamentals of basketball, and games are played on the outdoor courts at the Recreation Center on Saturdays.

Adults interested in coaching can get more information by emailing Scott Baker at scott.baker@fountainvalley.org. For more information on the youth basketball program, call (714) 839-8611.

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Anytime Fitness 5K Fun Run is Feb. 8

Registration is under way for the Anytime Fitness 5K Fun Run/Walk, set for Feb. 8 at the Fountain Valley Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St. The race is put on by the Fountain Valley Community Foundation and raises funds for various nonprofits in the city.

Check-in and on-site registration starts at 7 a.m. A fitness expo also kicks off at 7 a.m., and the race begins at 8 a.m. The Kids 1-mile event will start at 8:50 a.m.

Pre-registration cost, good until Feb. 2, is $25 for participants 13 and older and $10 for those ages 5-12. After Feb. 2, the registration is $35 for those 13 and over and $15 for those, ages 5-12.

Among the event sponsors are Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, Fountain Valley Bodyworks, Rosy Dental, Sports Authority, Rainbow Environmental Services and Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center.

Various sponsorship opportunities are available including $1,000 title sponsors, $500 event sponsors, $200 supporting sponsors and $50 contributing sponsors.

To register on line go to fvcommunityfoundation.org. To learn more about other sponsorship opportunities go to www. fountainvalley.org/communityservices.

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HONOR: Retiring band director Gary Wampler reminsces with hundres of his former and current students in the FVHS Berger Gymnasium in January.

Former, current students honor retiring band director Gary Wampler

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More than 300 former and current students of retiring Fountain Valley High band director Gary Wampler gathered for a tribute to their favorite teacher last month in the FVHS gymnasium.

“This is my final reunion,” Wampler said. “It’s a chance to get kids from 1967 to my current students together. They think this is a tribute to me but it’s really a tribute to the students.”

Wampler’s students from as far back as his days as an assistant band director at Marina High gathered to check out displays of photos, awards and trophies and then enjoyed dinner, a video highlighting 32 years of field shows and a slide show.

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Karen Quo, (Class of 1984): ‘I just loved band.

It got me involved in school. My favorite was the pop band. This was a time when we were making the change from a parade band to field shows. We had parents with pickup trucks who carted all the equipment around. For me band was a way of making friends.”

Suparna Lundquist (Class of ’84): “Marching at Disneyland was my favorite because I wasn’t from around here at the time. We moved here from Lodi for my junior and senior years.”

Kim Bell (Kimmarie Simonsen) who was in the Marina High band during Wampler’s years as an assistant (197681): “Band was so much fun then. For me,

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he brought such excitement to bringing music alive. Remember ‘Mr. Holland’s Opus?’ That was the kind of impact he had on us.”

Todd Lassing (Class of 89): “I loved the fact that there was a balance between high expectations and a genuine concern for his students. He expected a lot from us and we liked that.”

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FAMILY TIME: Bill and Jan Tubbiola and their extended family have been coming to Fu Wing Low every Saturday for the past 30 years.

The Tubbiola family has been doing Saturday lunch at Fu Wing Low restaurant for 30 years

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amily traditions come in different forms, whether it’s an annual vacation to Aspen, or that Christmas prime rib dinner made by Dad or maybe it’s one evening a week reserved for playing family board games.

For Bill and Jan Tubbiola, who moved to Fountain Valley from Hawthorne in 1967, family tradition means the entire family—mom, dad, kids, grandkids, great grandkids, aunts and uncles—gather on Saturday afternoon at Fountain Valley’s favorite hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant, Fu Wing Low. And for the past 30 years, Fu Wing Low owner Kenny Sue and his staff treat the Tubbiolas like family with hugs and laughs, conversation and—oh yeah—the authentic Cantonese and Szechuan food.

The Tubbiola clan takes up two of the three large lazy Susan tables in the middle of the narrow restaurant every Saturday—not most Saturdays—but every Saturday.

For the next 60-90 minutes, the Tubbiola family sips on Oolong tea and

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shares dishes like Pork Szechuan, Mongolian Beef, Ginger Beef Shrimp in Hot Bean Sauce and Asparagus Chicken.

“My husband likes Chinese food and this is the Chinese food I like,” Jan said.

Owner Kenny Sue used to work with his sister at her restaurant—the almost legendary Man Fook Low—on San Pedro Street in downtown Los RETIRING: Fu Wing Low restaurant owner Kenny Sue know many Angeles. Kenny and his of his customers by first name. His nephew, David, will take over the brother decided to find restaurant ... and has a lot of names to learn. their own restaurant she said. and wound up moving into the spot In fact it was probably Amber at 16545 Brookhurst St, which was who steered the rest of the family to already a Chinese restaurant.

Fu Wing Low. “This was the only place I could “I remember Amber would walk afford at the time,” Kenny said. down here when she was in the It turned out to be quite an third grade and order food,” Jan investment. Hungry customers come recalled. from as far as Oceanside and Lompoc Kenny Sue is going to retire soon to eat there. On-duty firefighters at but he’s leaving Fu Wing Low in the both Fountain Valley fire stations stop capable hands of his nephew, David in for lunch, and then there are the Sue. regulars like the Tubbiola family.

But he wants his loyal customers, “I have world-class customers,” like the Tubbiolas, to know that he Kenny said. has loved every moment.

The Tubbiolas will tell you the “I want them to know from the feeling is mutual. bottom of my heart that I appreciate Jan remembers when her their support,” he added. grandaughter Amber broke her jaw playing softball as a child. “Kenny (Interested in visiting Kenny at Fu whipped up some noodles that she Wing Low? His eatery is in the shopping could just let slide down her throat,” center at 16545 Brookhurst St., at Heil)

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Ayres Hotel opens

Snapshots from the grand opening of FV's newest hotel Photos by WAYNE MAH

Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting draws big crowd Residents got a sneak peak at the new Ayres Hotel Jan. 16 when the Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 127-room hotel at Brookhurst Street and Slater Avenue.

Hundreds of people had an opportunity to tour the hotel, sample lots of food and hear music performed by Fountain Valley High School musicians.

The hotel has 87 king studio suites and 40 queen studio suites. Every suite comes with such amenities as an iHome MP3 player/ alarm clock, flat screen TV, refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, and executive desk with ergonomic chair.

Many of the studio suites will face the fountain courtyard with fire pit and vegetable garden. The hotel also features an Asian fusion restaurant named Fusion Bites. Guests will have access to a full breakfast buffet, parking, Wi-Fi, fitness center and heated pool and spa.

More information: Visit the company online at www. ayreshotels.com or call (714) 540-6060, Ext. 137.

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The filing season has been delayed by 10 days.

The IRS will not be processing any returns, paper or electronic, before Jan. 21. The tax deadline of April 15, 2014, will not change unless you request an automatic sixmonth extension.

Estate and gift taxes. The basic exclusion amount for a decedent’s estate for 2014 is $5,340,000.

The maximum tax rate remains at 40 percent. The annual exclusion for gifts also remains at $14,000.

Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Exemption amounts for AMT are indexed for inflation. The exemption amounts are $52,800 for individuals and $82,100 for married couples filing jointly.

Retirement contribution limits. If you participate in a 401(k), 403(b) and most 457 plans the contribution limit is at $17,500. If you are over 50, you can make an additional catch-up contribution of $5,500.

Medicare taxes. If you earned wages of more than $200,000 for individuals and $250,000 married filing jointly, there will be an additional .9 percent Medicare tax.

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Texas Hold ’Em Poker: it’s a big deal around here

The next Texas Hold ‘Em Charity Poker Tournament is Saturday, March 29 at The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center.

This event helps raise much needed funds for various non-profit organizations in Fountain Valley by giving 100 percent of the registration fees back to the nonprofit of each participant’s choice.

Players can designate which charity or nonprofit group they want their $50 registration fee to benefit.

For instance, if six members of the Fountain Valley High Band Boosters register to play, their combined $300 in registration fees go to the Booster Club.

The tournament still raises money for the Fountain Valley Community Foundation through a silent auction and $20 chip rebuys during the evening.

The event usually attracts more than 200 participants, and every player will receive a tournament T-shirt as well as the opportunity to win prizes. Special prizes will be given to those who make it to the final table, and the winner will get $500 cash.

Registration is $50 and includes initial buy-in, food and a variety of opportunities to win. Registration begins at 5:15 p.m. and the first hand is dealt at 6 p.m.

Fountain Valley non-profits wishing to benefit from this event should contact info@ fvcommunityfoundation.org.

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Diabetes series starts Feb. 19

Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center is offering a three-part Diabetes Education Series, 4-5:30 p.m. Feb. 19, March 19 and April 16 at the medical center, 9920 Talbert Ave. The three-class series will offer information about type 2 diabetes, controlling diabetes and heart disease, and managing complications of diabetes.

To RSVP for the classes, visit memorialcare.org or call (800) 636-6742.

Friends of Library fundraiser is Feb. 3

The Friends of the Fountain Valley Library have planned a “community support night” for Monday, Feb. 3 at the Claim Jumper Restaurant.

Claim Jumper will donate 15 percent of your pre-taxed food and beverage purchase to the Friends of the Library during that day. The all-day fundraiser is set for 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

You must have a flier from the Friends of the Library to take part in the fundraiser.

The Claim Jumper is at 18050 Brookhurst St., across the street from Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center. For more information, call (714) 968-9196.

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Taste of Fountain Valley

The Fountain Valley Educational Foundation’s Taste of Fountain Valley will raise much-needed funds for our schools.

BY CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine

When I was a child, the only time I thought to connect food with school was at lunchtime.

With half the day behind us, we’d race to the cafeteria and either buy lunch or dig into the brown bag lunch prepared by our parents.

A soggy bologna sandwich, a bag of Fritos and a half-pint of luke-warm milk hit the spot back then.

Today, food takes on a new meaning when talking about our schools.

The Fountain Valley Educational Foundation is getting ready for its 10th annual “Taste of Fountain Valley” Saturday, Feb. 8.

A fundraiser for Fountain Valley School District schools, the Taste is set for 5:30-9 p.m. at The Center at Founder’s Village Senior and Community Center.

The event will include wine tasting, live entertainment, an opportunity drawing, and cuisine from more than a dozen local restaurants, as well as exhibits showcasing some of the educational programs that will benefit.

What’s the Taste all about?

Franck Bideau, Taste of Fountain Valley event chairman and first vice president of the Fountain Valley Educational Foundation, tells us why this fundraising event is so important: “The Foundation’s primary goal

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is to financially support programs for our 6,300 students in domains such as arts and music, STEM and educational technology, and we are looking to our community for help,” said Bideau, who, you might remember is the reigning Mr. Fountain Valley. (More about that on another page in this issue).

Ticket prices range from $65 for VIP tickets to as low as $30, and sponsorship opportunities range from $250 to $500 and up. The Center at Founder’s Village Senior and Community Center is at 17967 Bushard St. For more information, visit www. fvef.org/calendar/tofv or call Franck Bideau at (714) 615-7883 or e-mail fvef. info@gmail.com.

Speaking of schools, congratulations to Courreges School for earning the Distinguished nomination

You can add Courreges Elementary to the list of Foundation Valley School District schools that are nominated as 2014 California Distinguished Schools.

In November, Gisler Elementary and Newland Elementary were nominated for the honor—which recognizes schools that attain high academic achievement and educational excellence for their students.

Now comes word that Courreges has also been nominated, and that’s not surfprising to parents, including Mimi’s Jewelry owner David Truong.

"At Courreges, my two boys enjoy learning in an inviting environment with caring staff,“ Truong said. “It's hard to put into words the pride we have for Courreges.“

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FV Senior Bingo & FVSD Board mtg 7 p.m. Billiards Club meets @ Fountain Valley School 8:30 a.m. @ Fndrs Vlg District offices City Hall CLOSED

Bingo 6:30 p.m. @ FVHS cafeteria

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FVSD School Board meeting 7 p.m.

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Saltzer Room @ FVRH

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Miss Fountain Valley pageant postponed to fall The Miss Fountain Valley Scholarship Pageant, originally scheduled for March 1, has been postponed until the fall of this year.

The announcement was made by the pageant committee, which will meet soon to finalize the date for the pageant.

Contestants in the pageant vie for more than $10,000 in scholarships and other prizes. The winner will also compete at the Miss California pageant in June, 2015 in Fresno.

More information and applications are available at www. missfv.com, or by emailing missfountainvalley@gmail.com.

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The Center at Founders Village Senior Center will stage its annual Fit & Fabulous Fashion Show on Monday, Feb. 10.

“You Ought to be in Pictures” is this year’s theme for the annual benefit show, which features local models in trendy fashions. All proceeds will benefit senior programs in Fountain Valley.

The show starts at noon at Founders Village is at 17967 Bushard St. For ticket information, call (714) 593-4446.

Homes for Heroes Hats off to local Realtor Shona Killoughery who has been selected to participate in a program called Homes for Heroes.

Homes for Heroes is a company that affiliates with Realtors, lenders and other real estate-related service providers who offer rebates and discounts to the heroes who serve our nation and its communities every day. Heroes include military personnel, firefighters, law enforcement officers and others who make our communities a better place to live.

“It’s such a great program that allows our Fountain Valley heroes the opportunity and financial help to purchase (or sell) their home,” Shona said.

Local Fountain Valley heroes would also include school teachers, medical staff and people who do great work in

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It soon became clear to the family of six, including four young and growing children, that they needed more room— something bigger than their current three-bedroom, two-bath, 1,175 squarefoot home.

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The Walkers also wanted to find a home that had not been remodeled.

They were also, justifiably, worried that with the limited number of homes for sale, that theirs would sell quickly and they wouldn't be able to find the right home to replace it.

That problem was partially solved by having a contingency in place that would allow them time to find their replacement home and the two homes would close concurrently. Their home did sell quickly and the buyers allowed them time, if needed, to find their new home.

With no home that met their criteria on the market, I had fliers printed and went door to door in search of a homeowner who was considering selling.

Call it “as luck would have it” or “divine guidance,” but this is what happened next: My daughter was returning to school at the University of Utah and I was helping her move into her new apartment in Salt Lake City. As we stepped off the elevator, and to both of our surprise, I recognized a friend from Fountain Valley, Marcia Harward.

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Marcia told me she had moved to Salt Lake City and if I knew of someone who wanted to buy her home in Greenbrook to let her know. Her house met all the Walkers' criteria and was even on a culde-sac. She thought she was ready to let go of the house, however it wasn't an easy decision.

Marcia and her late husband, Gary, raised 10 children in their home and had many great memories. Sadly, Gary passed away too early, and Marcia continued to raise the children in their home. Naturally there were a lot of emotions for Marcia and her children in selling their family home. The decision was made easier knowing that a young family would purchase it. It was a winwin for both families.

“Our family is so happy with our new home and our neighborhood," Kalena said. This was a storybook ending.

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By SUSAN SAURASTRI Star Real Estate

$162,750

102 Pigeon, Space 102 Beds: 3 • Baths: 2 • 2,010 sq. ft.

Fountain Valley Estates. Shows like a model. Includes washer, dryer and 1-year buyer’s home warranty. Low space rent, spa tub in master bath, large bedrooms, central heat/air, fireplace, custom screen doors, dual-pane windows, crown molding.

Listed by Barbara Gesch, Superior Manufactured Housing, (714) 963-3114.

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18370 Basswood Beds: 3 • Baths: 3 • 1,800 sq. ft.

Lot size: 7,841 sq. ft. • Year built: 1965 Single-story pool home, scraped ceilings, recessed lighting, designer paint colors, dual-pane windows and doors, remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, stainless gas stove, living room with brick fireplace, newer heater and air conditioning.

Listed by Lily Campbell, First Team Real Estate, (714) 717-5095.

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18681 Plumosa St. Beds: 4 Baths: 2 • 1,640 sq. Ft. Lot size: 6,098 sq. ft. • Year built: 1971 Living area has plantation shutters and a fireplace. New slate flooring and hardwood flooring; master bedroom has two closets and sliding door that lead to the back yard. Back yard features a large deck. Room for RV parking.

Listed by Nancy Andreason, The Andreason Group, (714) 743-3528.

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ith a stroke of his pen California Governor Jerry Brown signed a few new laws that directly affect homeowners in 2014.

AB 1404: Requires Adjoining Landowners to Share Equally the Cost of Fences Beginning Jan. 1, 2014, adjoining landowners are presumed to receive equal benefit from walls or fences between their properties and, therefore, must share equally the responsibility for the reasonable costs of constructing and SUSAN SAURASTRI maintaining these walls or fences, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

SB745: Smoke Detector Specifications Starting July 1, 2014, the state Fire Marshal will not approve a battery-operated smoke alarm unless it contains a non-replaceable, non-removable battery capable of powering the alarm for at least 10 years. Also, starting Jan. 1, 2015, the state Fire Marshal will not approve a smoke alarm unless it displays the date of manufacture, provides a place to record the date of installation, and incorporates a hush feature. Just in case you missed it, since July 1, 2012, all homes are required to have one carbon monoxide detector on each floor.

SB 652: Amends the Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement Effective July 1, 2014, the Real Estate Disclosure Statement (TDS) will require the seller to disclose any claims or lawsuits involving construction defects threatening to or affecting the real

property, including any pre-litigation claims of a construction defect, claims of breach of warranty, or claims for breach of an enhanced protection agreement under SB800.

To clarify SB 652 above, if you purchased a home and during the course of ownership, you sued the builder or contractor, or you plan to sue, for some type of defect, you are required to disclose that information to the new buyer. If you brought a lawsuit against the builder or contractor for a product that was under warranty, for example, the fireplace vent, and the builder refused to honor the warranty, that must be disclosed to the prospective buyer.

If your house is governed by a homeowners association and you are aware of pre-litigation, pending suits or resolved litigation affecting either your unit other units or the common areas, that knowledge must be noted on the TDS. Sellers should be advised that you are not required to do any repairs.

The Residential Purchase Agreement stipulates that the house is sold in “As Is” condition. However, if you do agree to make repairs it is in everyone’s best interest to have them professionally done. Any and all defects affecting the material value of the property must be disclosed to the buyer. If you are unsure of whether or not to disclose a particular issue, confer with your Realtor.

Have a real estate question?

Call or email me. I’m always open to suggested topics for this column.

SPONSORED COLUMN This column is sponsored by Susan Saurastri, a Realtor® with Star Real Estate and a longtime Fountain Valley resident.

Contact her at (714) 317-0664 or www.FountainValleyLiving.com.

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Kathleen Tish, owner of Kitchen and Bath Solutions, is a certified kitchen designer and a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Her contact info is in her ad on the Home Services directory on page 30.

Kathleen Tish feels right at home in Fountain Valley, redesigning local kitchens, bathrooms and more.

By LOIS ROTHSCHILD For Fountain Valley Living Magazine

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ears ago, Kathleen Tish was an inquisitive learner eager for knowledge while working with a local contractor.

It wasn’t long before she had hired her own crew and was working for contractors on sites where developers were building new homes and offices.

Today, you might call Kathleen Fountain Valley’s own designing woman, helping local homeowners who want to remodel their kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, storage areas

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and even wine cellars.

Most folks, she said, aren’t aware of new trends, materials, or the options in cabinet design and counters and don’t know where to start.

With a degree in sociology, and a talent for math and statistics already, Kathleen went back to school for a general interior design certificate.

For 12 years Kathleen has catered to home and business owners in Fountain Valley and surrounding communities.

Her showroom at Kitchen and Bath Solutions is filled with examples of cabinetry, counter tops and flooring.

Look for cherry, maple, and other hardwood cabinets, and counters of concrete and recycled glass, Corian and granite.

“I’m a fourth-generation Californian, and feel a strong connection to Fountain Valley,” Kathleen said. “It’s as if this town was picked up in the Midwest

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and put down in Orange County. I felt embraced by the community, and I’ve made friends of my clients. That’s the reason I’m here. And I like to help people who need ideas on space planning in their homes.”

Early on Kathleen became a certified kitchen designer and is a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association, which requires continuing education, keeping up with trends and new materials.

“I can wring out every inch of usable space,” she said. “I want homeowners to choose their own contractors, but they need an advocate, a neutral party to listen, advise and be a liaison to the contractor.”

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designs, selecting a vendor and what to inspect before, during and after installation are important, she says.

“I offer a worksheet for kitchen and bath design planning,” she added, “and a guide on how to measure your space. There’s even a worksheet on developing a budget.” The goal is to avoid pitfalls that so many homeowners have experienced during and after remodeling projects.

“Kathleen gave us the basic setup,” said Bill Payton, who with his wife Julie had dreamed of a remodeled 1960s kitchen. “She figured out how to have the best for our area, and she was with us all the way. Our kitchen is a dream to cook in.”

Petti Van Rekom had a very small space, but Kathleen had the idea of knocking out a wall and adding an island.

“Kathleen understood what I wanted to do,” she said. “She saved me a ton of money. I wanted a butcher block counter top for $1,500 but Kathleen found me one for $400.”

Interested in a remodel, but want to do the work yourself?

Kathleen welcomes clients who have hands-on building experience.

There’s even a Home Remodel DIY Guide on her website, www. kitchenandbathsolutions.com.

“I can be hired by the hour or by the job,” she says. Bring in your measurements, consider design options along with Kathleen as a mentor, go to the city for permits and pick up your tools. With Kitchen and Bath Solutions, there’s a helpmate to encourage DIYers after the designs are completed.

Kathleen has seen her business grow in part because of the Americanmade products she features, and because she offers a variety of services.

“My mission is to be the best designer and the best space planner,” Kathleen added.

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By MARY PARSONS Chamber of Commerce President/CEO

Chamber Q & A: Dr. Nora Vinh Business Name: Fountain Valley Dentistry Address, phone: 18120 Brookhurst St., Suite 13. (714) 962-6669 Description of business: We provide personal quality dental care and our office has been in this location for 41 years.

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Math is topic of parent meeting

The next parent training session offered by the Community Volunteer Academy is set for Thursday, Jan. 30 in the Fountain Valley School District board room.

Retired FVSD teacher Sandra Crandallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s topic is â&#x20AC;&#x153;12 is the Answer, What is the Question?â&#x20AC;? Crandall will discuss kindergarten and first- and second-grade math to help parents lay the foundation for their childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future.

Two sessions are planned: 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m.

To RSVP, call (714) 843-3286 or email burnsh@fvsd.us by Monday, Jan. 27.

The district office is at 10055 Slater Ave.

Independence Bank to celebrate Feb. 12

Independence Bank will celebrate its seventh anniversary Feb. 12 with a Chamber of Commerce mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the bank, 18101 Magnolia St. The evening will include hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres and drinks.

Donations will be accepted for Britanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Closet, a Kiwanis Club of Fountain Valley event in which disadvantaged children are taken on a shoppin g spree for clothing.

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Kindergarten parent meetings are Feb. 13

The Fountain Valley School District will host a kindergarten parent information meeting two times on Feb. 13.

The meetings will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. and again from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

While an RSVP isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t required, district officials ask residents who plan to attend to call ahead at (714) 843-3283

to indicate which meeting they plan to attend.

The meetings will be held in the board room at the district office, 10055 Slater Ave.

Winter Dance is Feb. 21

A fun-filled evening of dancing awaits at the annual Winter Dance, which will be held Friday, Feb. 21 at the Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center.

Edinger Medical Group, Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center and the city sponsor the dance. Singles and couples are welcome.

For ticket information call The Center at Founders Village directly at (714)593-4446. Founders Village is at 17967 Bushard St.

Rotary Crafts & Treasures sale is April 26

The Fountain Valley Rotary Club will hold its annual Crafts & Treasures sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, April 26 in the Fountain Bowl parking lot. Hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with setup staring at 7 a.m.

Spaces are available for a donation of $25 payable to the Fountain Valley Rotary Club. There is room for 30 vendors. Fountain Bowl is at 17110 Brokhurst St. To reserve a space or for more information, call Ed Sussman at (714) 968-7526.

Ladies Golf Club seeks new members

The Mile Square Ladies Golf Club is looking for new members.

The group meets every Thursday at Mile Square Golf Course, 10401 Warner Ave. For information, call Membership Chairwoman Gay Nakanishi at (714) 962-2010.

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D

oes your face light up?

That is the question author Toni Morrison posed to every parent, leader, teacher, coach, mentor or anyone who influences children.

She said when her children entered the room she thought she was showing love. But all children see is the critical face because the first things she said were questions like “are you socks pulled up?” or “is your hair combed?” or “why are your grades bad?”

Steve Schultz Toni learned the first face we must show is love.

If her daughter came home late after curfew the first thing she would do is light up her face: “I’m so glad you’re home and safe. I love you.”

Then she would light her daughter up: “Why are you home after curfew? I was so worried about you!”

Mike Krzyzewski (best-selling author, speaker and Duke head basketball coach) put it this way: “A leader has to show the face the team needs to see.”

Whether it is enthusiasm, intensity, humor, confidence, calmness, confrontation, inspiration, vulnerability, empathy, compassion, patience, courage, voice or a listening ear, great leaders know to gauge what face is needed in that moment.

What separates successful leaders from leaders of significance is the ability to elevate lives. Being an elevator means you don’t just make people better at what they do, you make better people.

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of an elevator, your influence can expand in every direction and elevate people you’ve never even met. Elevators are so influential that people will say, “I never knew him personally, but he’s made me a better person.”

As a leader, every detail matters.

How you dress, how you talk and how

you make people feel matters. Show them the face that says, “I believe in you, I love you, and together, we will be great.”

Make sure the people you lead know they’re loved and remind them often. Elevate their lives by having your face light up every time you see them.

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GIRLS' WATER POLO: Fountain Valley High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kayla Borack (No. 5) gets ready to take a shot as teammate Kristen Curtiss (No. 13) sets up alongside during the Lady Barons' 6-5 victory vs. Torrance High School in their final game of the Western Tournament in early January. The Lady Barons' varsity squad finished 15th out of 32 teams in the tourney.

LaRuffa inducted into FVHS Hall of Fame

Former Fountain Valley High School head baseball coach Ron LaRuffa was inducted into the Barons Baseball Hall of Fame Jan. 19 during the annual Alumni Baseball Game festivities.

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While he stepped away from the head coaching role, LaRuffa has stayed connected to the team, which is now coached by LaRuffaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former assistant, Deric Yanagisawa.

LaRuffa has won more than 500 games during his high school coaching career, which included several years as head coach at Edison High.

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The FVHS Baseball Hall of Fame includes current Major League players C.J. Wilson, Casey Janssen and Chris Tillman as well as Kevin Romine, Sam August, Steve Montgomery, Bryce Dickerson and Luke Hudson.

Last year, Brian Ponchak (1993), Ara Petrosian (1993), Derek Brown (1991), Dennis Cowan (1978), Steve Fox (1971), Mike Empting (1978), and Jack Upton (1975) were inducted. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Meet Dr. Lisa Angelici Fountain Valley, Calif. 92708

WHO: Dr. Lisa is a Fountain Valley orthodontist and active community volunteer. Her office is at 18426 Brookhurst St. She has been practicing orthodontics since 1985 and has a 19-year-old son, Jay, who attends Hiram College in Ohio (he's also an FVHS alumnus).

WHAT: Lisa is the current secretary of the Fountain Valley Community Foundation, a member of the Fountain Valley Activities Committee and Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce. For four years she was a member of the FVHS Football Boosters Club and was in charge of producing, printing and selling the programs.

QUOTE: “I enjoy helping people. My life is helping people. I just like doing things that better the community.”

OF INTEREST: Lisa has been scuba diving for 14 years, and her son like to dive in tropical areas with warm waters. She also likes to go out dancing with girlfriends.

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