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For the last three years, our coverage of events and personalities in Fountain Valley Living Magazine has been enhanced by the amazing talent Print Production Freedom Printing,

of Fountain Valley High School photojournalist Tue Duong.

Anaheim We have done everything possible to keep Tue from graduating Mail Preparation Hands-On Mailing,

(snicker), but he is one of the top academic and most popular students at Buena ParKRS the school with both his fellow students and the school administration.

ALEX ACCETTA But seriously, we know the world is going to be better because of Tue, ALEX A. ACCETTA, CPA & ASSOC. starting this fall when he begins attending Chapman University. He was CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

FV LIVING MAGAZINE Accountant Evelyn Rothert, accepted to the school’s film program there.

Accetta & Assoc., CPA Tue’s talents as a photographer led him to join FVHS’ three publication outlets throughout his high school career—the Baron Banner, 2013 ADVISORY BOARD (VOLUNTEER) SUSAN SAURASTRI, REALTOR, STAR REAL ESTATE the school newspaper; the Baron Broadcast News; and the Yearbook team.

MATT TERRY, VICE PRESIDENT of MARKETING, INDPENDENCE BANK He first joined BBN as a sophomore, where his expertise with a camera DAVID TRUONG, OWNER, MIMI'S JEWELRY expanded to film and video. He was nominated for The Orange County LARRY CRANDALL, FORMER MAYOR SANDRA CRANDALL, TRUSTEE, FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Register Artist of the Year by his journalism teacher, Sean Ziebarth.

MARCIA MANKER, CEO, ORANGE COAST MEMORIAL MEDICAL CTR We wish Tue all the best in his future endeavors, and don’t be PAUL STIMSON, ORANGE COAST MEMORIAL FOUNDATION surprised if his images wind up in future issues of The Washington Post, New York Times—and Fountain Valley Living Magazine.

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On the cover: Fountain Valley resident Megan Weiss shows off a patriotic spirit as summer kicks off. Just before school let out, she was bestowed Special Recognition certificates from her English and social studies teacher.

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Photo courtesy of Harriet Sullivan

The Fountain Valley Woman’s Club, which was the first club started after FV became a city, is pictured above celebrating its 10th anniversary in June 1974. Harriet Sullivan, center, was the club’s first president, and is still an active member today. Pictured, from left: Shirley Pulford, Jean Moss, Donna Booth, Harriet Sullivan, Patti Romine and Barbara Gill.

50 years of service

FV Woman’s Club celebrates its golden anniversary

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t was 1964 and the new city of Fountain Valley was starting to take shape.

Tracts of homes were going up, attracting young families and a brandnew Tamura School—the first school built since the original Fountain Valley School (now the site of the senior center at Bushard and Talbert Avenue).

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Many of the wives helped in the classrooms at Tamura School while their husbands were off at work.

Harriet Sullivan and several other moms wanted to do some fundraising for Tamura School, and in June 1964, the Tamura Woman’s Club was born.

Today, the club is the Fountain Valley Woman’s Club and it is celebrating 50

strong years of service in the community.

“This was kind of a party neighborhood back then,” Sullivan told us, pointing to one reason the Woman’s Club was a success from the start. The first year the club boasted 80 members, and Sullivan was the charter president.

Today, the Fountain Valley Woman’s Club is 90 members strong and Sullivan, who would serve as president again from 2003-2005, is still a member.

The club meets the second Tuesday of every month—except July and August—at the Claim Jumper Restaurant.

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Woman’s Club awards 2014 scholarships

The FV Woman’s Club today remains a fun group and has about 90 members.

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Students were awarded college scholarships by the Woman’s Club’s at the 50th Anniversary Luncheon in June. Recipients were chosen based on a number of things, including community service. Scholarships are one of the club’s main focuses each year.

Members of the FV Woman’s Club pledge to enrich lives, build friendships and promote loyalty as well as make the community a better place to live.

The monthly luncheon includes camaraderie, taking care of club business, listening to a guest speaker and fundraising.

The club regularly awards scholarships to deserving graduating high school seniors and to the Police Academy scholarship fund for returning combat veterans at Golden West College. The club also promotes the arts, conservation, advocacy for children and Heifer International.

For the past four years, the club has held a fundraising spring social.

This year’s event featured a live E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

auction and drawings that raised $7,166.

And in April, the club raised $1,200 for the Thomas House Family Shelter during a fundraiser at Stonefire Grill. People dining at Stonefire that day saw 15 percent of their tab go to Thomas House, which provides the resources necessary for homeless families with children to be self-sufficient.

Edythe Muse, who joined the club in 2010, will serve as the club’s president during this 50th anniversary year.

“It’s nice to be able to support the community in a lot of ways,” Muse said. “We’re a philanthropic club and I enjoy the camaraderie with the other ladies. We always have a nice program at our meetings.”

The Fountain Valley Woman’s Club awarded scholarships to several local high school seniors at its June meeting.

This year’s scholarship recipients are: Janica Rose Buensuceso (Los Amigos High), attending Cal State University, East Bay to study nursing.

Martine Caponero (Fountain Valley High), North Park University to study herpetology, biology and Spanish.

Andrea Fernandez (Los Amigos), attending Chapman University to study psychology and social work.

Judy Lotfy (Fountain Valley), attending UC Riverside to study accounting and business.

Karen Phan (Fountain Valley), attending UC Berkeley’s School of Letters and Science.

Emily Robert (Fountain Valley), attending Cal State Long Beach to study nursing.

Samar Saad (Fountain Valley), attending UC Berkeley to study civil engineering and gender studies.

Nikki Tran (Fountain Valley), attending Stanford to study biology and English.

Thomas Tran (Fountain Valley), attending Massachusetts College of Pharmacy for pharmacy studies.

Alyson Johns (Fountain Valley), attending Utah Valley University to study nursing.

About the Fountain Valley Woman’s Club Club motto: Progress, Goodwill, Friendship 50th Year President Edythe Muse’s theme: “Living the Golden Rule”in recognition of the club’s golden anniversary.

Did you know? The club’s crafters group makes quilts and blankets for oncology patients at Edythe Muse Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center. The club also supports California Elwyn, which provides work for people with developmental disabilities; puts together hygiene kits for the homeless through Share Our Selves; and supports Interval House, which assists people who are battered, abused, or at risk.

First president Harriet Sullivan has remained an active member of the club for 50 years.

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Leap year Longtime FV resident Don Borchardt goes skydiving for his 80th birthday

Photos courtesy of Don Borchardt

Don Borchardt jumps from a plane above Lake Elsinore for his 80th birthday celebration. He adds this adventure to his long list of extreme sports.

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e’s gone parasailing and bungee jumping and ziplining.

So it seems only logical that Fountain Valley’s Don Borchardt wanted another challenge to celebrate his 80th birthday. So he jumped out of an airplane.

“Your 80th birthday only comes around once,” Don said. ”This was just one of those things I had asked myself, ‘I wonder what that’s like.’”

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featuring his woodworking skills and his work with the Orange County Scroll Saw Association.

On May 19, three days before his 80th birthday, Don climbed into a Cesna with nine other people and skydived over Lake Elsinore.

Don described what it was like: “When we left the airplane, I think I just took a deep breath and went. Once you start falling, the wind is so strong – 220 miles per hour,” he said. “You hear a rushing wind, spread your arms and freefall for about 73 seconds. Then the chute deploys and it seems like it took 7-8 minutes before we hit the ground.”

Like other novice skydivers, Don jumped with an experienced skydiver and a photographer who also jumped and captured the moments.

“The guy I was with was pointing out

Mt. Baldy and the ocean and Lake Elsinore and if you looked hard enough, Long Beach. It was a calm float down.”

Don said he landed on BORCHARDT his feet but did fall backward when the chute collapsed on the ground.

His wife and daughter were on the ground to witness the whole thing.

“I’d do it again,” he said when asked the question. “But I probably won’t. I would not repeat bungee jumping though. It’s too much like a Knott’s Berry Farm ride and I can’t go on them.” www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

Salutes

to our Fountain Valley soldiers AIR FORCE Ryan Gomez Air Force Airman Ryan M. Gomez graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Gomez is the son of Ronald R. Gomez of Fountain Valley.

AIR FORCE Joshua Siddall-Deshong Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua J. Siddall-Deshong graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

Siddall-Deshong is the grandson of William and Grace Siddall of Fountain Valley.

NAVY Corey Greenfield Navy Seaman Apprentice Corey Greenfield, daughter of James M. Greenfield of Fountain Valley, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week training, Greenfield completed practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, fire-

fighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety and physical fitness. The capstone of boot camp is “Battle Stations,� an exercise designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance through the practical application of Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment.

AIR FORCE Joshua Myers Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Joshua J. Myers graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

Myers is the son of Dean G. Myers of Fountain Valley.

He is a 2005 graduate of Fountain Valley High School.

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Gir Scout Maya Kvesic, who attends Fulton Middle School, serves tea and chats with Sandra Crandall, right, during her Silver Award service project at the Center at Founders Village. Maya hosted a tea party at the Senior Center to share the correct way to steep tea and the health benefits associated with drinking tea.

Silver service tea A Girl Scout brings a tea event to senior center as part of her Silver Award service project.

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ome of the ladies wore hats, and all wore smiles. Fountain Valley senior ladies who were lucky enough to get a ticket to the tea event learned everything they want to know and more about tea thanks to local Girl Scout Maya Kvesic.

Maya, a seventh-grade student and member of Girl Scout Troop 458, hosted a tea party at the center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center

May 23 for her Silver Project. With assistance from several of her fellow Girl Scouts, Maya hosted the afternoon tea, serving up a light lunch, dessert and a fun primer on tea etiquette.

“Tea is poured first, then sugar, honey or lemon is added,” Maya wrote in a pink brochure that was handed out to the guests. “At a tea party, you are to eat savories first, scones next and sweets last,” she pointed out.

The tea included a drawing for several gift baskets and prizes for those who can answer some tea trivia questions.

Daisy Scout Jaclyn Gergens had the task of selling raffle tickets and awarding the prizes.

Maya is a student at Fulton Middle School. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Miss Fountain Valley heads to medical school

Aimee Le, current reigning Miss Fountain Valley, is seeking a new title: “Doctor.” The UC Irvine graduate has been accepted to the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson.

Aimee starts her studies in late July.

Plan to be calling her Dr. Le in about four to six years. She would like to work perhaps with people with disabilities, which was what her Miss FV platform was about.

Aimee was sponsored as a Miss FV contestant by Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, where she was able to work the past few months.

Kyle Graham earns Eagle Scout award

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Aimee Le takes a tour of Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center last September as part of her duties as Miss Fountain Valley. Le, who plans to become a doctor, begins medical school in Arizona this month.

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Kyle Graham, a student at Edison High School, has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank awarded in Boy Scouts.

Graham, a member of Fountain Valley’s Troop 567, was formally presented the Eagle Scout award at a Court of Honor ceremony held at the Fountain Valley United Methodist Church on June 7.

KYLE GRAHAM He is the son of Kevin and Beverly Graham, and he’s big brother to Kody Graham.

During the process of satisfying the requirements for the Eagle rank, Graham, has performed community service, provided service and leadership for his troop, and has just finished a six-month term as the Senior Patrol Leader for his troop. In addition to the traditional outdoor skills learned in Boy Scouts, Graham has earned a host of merit badges, from archaeology to small-boat sailing.

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the new Level Reading Program introduced at Gisler Elementary School.

The bookcases were of various sizes and were built for 10 teachers at the school. He held a car wash to raise money for the project and raised more than $700 to buy the supplies needed. Graham, his fellow Scouts and leaders spent 140 total hours on the project.

Kyle has ambitions to become a cinematographer and is currently enrolled in a program at Edison High for TV and film production.

He would like to attend Chapman University when he graduates. His life purpose is to help animals in need since he loves all animals and hopes to continue volunteer work with animals.

Farewell party for McFarland family is June 29

As we reported last month, Pastor John McFarland of United Methodist Church of Fountain Valley and Surf

City Church in Huntington Beach has been appointed senior lead pastor of Orangethorpe Avenue United Methodist Church in Fullerton.

Pastor McFarland begins his duties on July 1 in Fullerton, but he and his family will get a big sendoff on Sunday, June 29.

Fountain Valley United Methodist will host a barbecue celebrating McFarland’s 26 years at the church, and the public is invited to attend. City dignitaries as well and police and fire officials from Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach are expected to attend. McFarland, incidentally, is a chaplain for the Fountain Valley Police Department.

The June 29 event will begin with a hymn sing at 9:45 a.m. followed by a 10 a.m. worship service on the church lawn.

The barbecue and party begin at noon.

Church officials say an RSVP isn’t required but would be helpful. Call the church office at (714) 962-2593.

Student wins art scholarship

Fountain Valley resident Sierra Miller was awarded a half-tuition scholarship to the Art Institute of Orange County valued at almost $50,000.

Sierra, a 2014 graduate of Pacific Technology School, Costa Mesa, will start at AI this month majoring in media arts and animation.

She competed against other incoming students for SIERRA MILLER numerous financial awards and won first place. The submission included samples of her artwork, letter of recommendation, and personal statement regarding her motive for seeking the scholarship. Sierra lives with her grandparents Bill and Linda Raabe.

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Show of patriotism

Snapshots from the annual Memorial Day ceremony

Fountain Valley’s annual Memorial Day ceremony, held May 26 at the city’s Veterans Park next to the library, featured talks by U.S. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher and keynote speaker Willliam Mimiga, Major USCM Retired. The ceremony also featured comments by John Baca, who in 1971 was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Richard Nixon.

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Photos, above, Retired Marine Brian Perez salutes; below, part of the crowd of more than 300 who attended; right, the Hart family of Fountain Valley; and right, below, two former members of the Coast Guard are honored.

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Can’t stop the beat Musician Keith Watton is Orange Coast College’s 2014 ‘Outstanding Disabled Student’

By LOIS ROTHSCHILD For Fountain Valley Living Magazine

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rumming gave purpose to Keith Watton’s life.

He began with Fountain Valley High School’s drum line, continued with Riverside Community College’s marching band, and moved on to rock ‘n roll and “Halfway Home,” a band with two albums and a recording contract.

Their music was a mix of genres: country, blues and rock ‘n roll—what he calls radio-friendly music. The band toured the United States five times and Europe once.

But the music stopped on May 27, 2005 when Keith tried to jump a fence to help victims of a car crash on the 22 Freeway.

The accident occurred behind the house where he lived with his buddies in Santa Ana. When Keith jumped the fence, it collapsed and Keith landed on his head.

His vertebrae were shattered.

“My first thought while lying on the ground was about not drumming anymore,” he said from his Fountain Valley home where he lives with his wife, Laura, and his parents. “I was focused on drumming, that was my life at the time.”

After 37 days in intensive care, he was moved to Tustin Rehab. Later, at CareMeridian in Tustin, Keith learned drumming wasn’t in his future.

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Keith Watton, who became disabled while trying to help a car-crash victim, has been recognized by Orange Coast College for his academic achievement and personal integrity.

lost most of the feeling in his arms and hands.

Dark depression followed—days and nights coping with broken dreams.

His parents, Jack and Marlene, brought him back to their home in Fountain Valley, and with their help and the help of his brother Flynn he began to look ahead.

When Laura, an old friend, came back into his life, they made a commitment to each other and Laura has been a strong supporter and caregiver.

“People would say that since I have some use of my arms that I could drum again, taping the stick to my fingers, but I can’t,” he explained. “There’s a lot of finger work in drumming, and I can’t use my fingers well. And for that, I had to work a lot on my anger.”

Therapy classes at Orange Coast College gave Keith a look at his future, working with his physical and occupational therapists. He knew his limitations, but also recognized the skills that allow him to continue in music.

He especially credits Robin O’Connor and all the help from the people at OCC’s Disabled Student Center with his new

outlook, and his enthusiasm for composing has new outlets. He continues his love of music, using his computer to write songs. He has written two marching band cadences. It’s still about drumming.

Keith was recently awarded scholarships to continue his general education studies, and OCC named him the “Orange Coast College 2014 Outstanding Disabled Student,” recognizing his academic achievement, personal integrity and community service.

He also received the Bill Alvarez Memorial Scholarship, in honor of an OCC faculty member who suffered a traumatic spinal injury in 1984.

“Where can I go from here?” he said.

“Now I use software to compose, and will finish my two-year degree and finish college. I want to have my own home and children and work as a counselor when I’m finished with my education.”

Working with young people won’t be new for Keith Watton. Before his accident he’d taught drumming in five different high schools. Now his plans involve a different kind of teaching—helping students set goals and complete their own education. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Fashionable fun

Snapshots from the Holy Spirit fundraising fashion show More than 300 people attended the Ladies of the Knights of Columbus Sweets and Treats Fashion Show June 7 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. The show included a luncheon and featured fashions provided

by Steinmart. Among the models was Miss Fountain Valley Aimee Le. The event included a drawing for a diamond cross necklace donated by Mimi’s Jewelry—which was won by Bev White, former Chamber of Commerce president and CEO. Left: Julie Pham models a pants outfit, while Alicia Kratti, below, stops at the end of the runway to show off her outfit.

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eterans of Foreign Wars West Orange County Post 9557 honored patriots, both young and old, at an awards ceremony May 23.

Post 9557 recently consolidated four VFW posts—Post 9557 in Fountain Valley, Post 9756 in Westminster, Post 11548 in Huntington Beach and Post 11549 in Midway City.

The post and its Ladies Auxiliary presented its Voice of Democracy award to Fountain Valley High School student Pauline Nguyen.

The Patriot’s Pen award was won

by Megan Flores of Marine View Middle School. Nicole Brant of Christ Lutheran Church & School was second, and Mary Ponchak of Marine View Middle School was third.

The VFW’s Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen essay competitions promote patriotism among our

nation’s youth. Students are asked to submit an essay in response to a question or statement on a subject that prompts them to consider how democratic ideals and principles apply to their lives.

The post also honored local Girl Scouts Lauren Gergens and Shayanne Newcom for putting together last year’s Veterans Day ceremony in Fountain Valley. They are members of Troop 458.

The Teacher Award went to Tamara Stiles of Bethany Christian Academy.

Other awards: Aileen Garcia (Young American Creative Patriotic Art Award) and Martha Russell (Buddy Poppy Volunteer Award).

Fountain Valley Living Magazine was honored to receive the Ladies Auxiliary’s Communication Award for “providing outstanding news coverage for the Ladies Auxiliary VFW.”

FVHS girls basketball fundraisers are June 28: Car wash, bake sale and rummage sale Members of the Fountain Valley High School girls basketball team will hold two fundraisers Saturday, June 28.

Team members will hold a car wash and bake sale from 8 a.m. to noon in the school parking lot for a $5 ticket donation.

The team will also hold a rummage sale from 7 a.m. to noon the same day at 17763 Oak St. Toys, clothes, furniture, electronics and household goods will be sold.

Proceeds from these events will benefit the girls basketball team by helping to cover tournament fees and new uniforms.

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Marathon kid Tamura second-grader records best time in his age group at OC Marathon event

Congratulations to Tamura Elementary School student Max Fister.

Max, a second-grader and a member of the Tamura Elementary Club Running Club, had the best time among 789 runners in the 8-year-old division of the May 3 Orange County Marathon.

Max, along with 48 members of Tamura’s running club participated in the “Kids Run the OC” event.

Scores of schools throughout Orange County participated in The Kids Run the OC training program, which was designed to help pre-adolescent kids become more physically fit, promote an active and healthy lifestyle, and combat

the onset of childhood obesity.

Through various activities during the 12-week program, the kids ran an accumulated 25.2 miles, and then finished their own marathon by completing the 26th and final mile on the day of the race, which was held at the Orange County Fair and Event Center.

The running club was led by Tamura teacher volunteers Daryl Osborne and Katie Daniels. Twice a week after school the club met and they taught the kids how to have fun through physical activity and proper running techniques.

Incidentally, Max’s time for the final mile run was 6:21.

Fire Department celebrates 50 years

Congratulations to the Fountain Valley Fire Department, which celebrates 50 years of service on July 1.

As part of the department’s 50th anniversary, the Fire Department plans to unveil a recently restored engine that was part of the original fleet.

Fountain Valley is a two-station department of 43 employees that serves nearly 58,000 residents and responds to more than 5,000 calls annually in an area just under 10 square miles. Look for more coverage of the department’s first 50 years in the August issue of Fountain Valley Living Magazine.

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Harper School reunion is July 26

They’ve met for the past four years to talk about old times at their school that no longer stands.

The fifth annual All-Class Harper School Reunion will be held at noon Saturday, July 26 at Harper Park.

The reunion is free and is open to anyone who attended Harper School, whose children went to Harper or who taught at Harper. The school closed in 1984.

The reunion attracts a big crowd every year, in part because many former Harper students still live in Fountain Valley. Others have been known to travel from as far away as Colorado and Las Vegas to see old friends.

Those attending are invited to bring their own chair, food and family.

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Concerts in the Park set for July

Thursday series will include food trucks and the farmers market It’s summer and that means it’s time for the city’s Concerts in the Park series at the Fountain Valley Sports Park (by the Recreation Center).

Bring your beach chairs, picnic dinner (or money for the gourmet food trucks), and don’t forget your dancing shoes!

The weekly Market in the Park farmers market will also be open during the concert nights.

There are four parking lots that surround the Great Lawn and Recreation Center, and additional parking throughout the rest of the Sports Park.

This year, concerts are planned for Thursdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at the Fountain Valley Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St.

Here’s the lineup:

Concerts are set for 6-8 p.m. and are free.

July 3: Stone Soul (Classic soul and Motown) July 10: Raymond Michael (Elvis tribute) July 17: Desperado (Eagles tribute) July 24: The Hodads (classic rock) July 31: A Hard Day’s Night (Beatles tribute) BUSINESS EXPO on July 31: Also scheduled for the July 31 concert is the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Expo, which will feature about 50-60 vendor booths. The Expo starts an hour early at 5 p.m.

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E-waste recycling event is July 12

The Fountain Valley Community Foundation will hold an electronic waste recycling drive from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, July 12 at the Fountain Valley Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St. Fountain Valley-based Orange Coast Computers and Recycling is providing the electronic waste collection service.

The free service is offered to help residents properly dispose of their e-waste and keep it from releasing toxic substances in landfills.

Acceptable household e-waste items include televisions, PC systems, laptops, monitors, home entertainment systems, cell phones, desktop copiers, printers, fax machines, keyboards, DVD and VCR players, audio devices, and loose wires in working condition or not.

Items not accepted are fluorescent lamps, microwaves, vacuums, and cooling units such as refrigerators.

More info: www.monitorheaven. com or call Orange Coast Computers & Recycling at (800) 574-5944.

Fitness center workshops scheduled

Seniors interested in using the fitness room at the Center at Founders Village can take a two-hour fitness workshop.

An instructor will show you how to use the equipment properly so you can come in during The Center’s open workout time. The cost for this one-time class is $37. You must take this workshop in order to use the fitness room. The cost for use after the one time class is $2 for each visit, $10 for a month pass, $50 for a six month class or $100 for a one-year pass.

These classes are on the first and third Wednesday of every month, at The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center, 17967 Bushard St. Info: Call the senior center, (714) 5934446 or go to www.fountainvalley.org.

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City offers low-cost rides for seniors

The city and The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center have begun a low-cost transportation program for seniors, 60 years of age and older, within city limits.

The cost is a minimal fee of $2 each way. Participants must be preregistered and provide 24-hour notice prior of needed transportation. To register, call Christy Borack at The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center at (714) 593-4446, ext. 478.

Friends of Library cookbook sale is July 19

Stroke screening offered July 14

A complimentary stroke screening will be available from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, July 14 at The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center.

There is no charge for the 3- to 5-minute screening, and no appointment is needed. Screenings will be given on a firstcome, first-serve basis. Verbal results will be given at time of testing.

The Center at Founders Village is at 17967 Bushard St. Info: (714) 979-1408.

The Friends of the Library will host their annual bake sale and cookbook event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 19 in front of the library, 17635 Los Alamos St. Cookbooks, root beer floats, baked goods and hot dogs will be available for sale. For more information, call the Friends bookstore at (714) 968-9196.

Canes 4 Vets plans July 23 fundraiser

Chamber Business Expo is July 31 during concert

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The Fountain Valley Historical Society will host its annual picnic at noon Sunday, July 27 at Heritage Park, 17641 Los Alamitos St., next to the library.

The Historical Society will be grilling up burgers and hot dogs, and a variety of salads will also be available.

Cost is $10 for members and nonmembers, and the public is invited to attend. Reservations are required by calling Leslie Montz at (714) 378-1952.

Canes 4 Vets Inc., a Fountain Valley-based non-profit company, will hold a fundraising event on Wednesday July 23 at Boudin Bakery in South Coast Plaza. For each flyer received from 3 to 8 p.m., Canes 4 Vets will receive a portion of the proceeds.

Canes 4 Vets Inc. is dedicated to giving away custom-made canes to veterans and kids. Its mission is to give veterans and kids custom canes free of charge. The canes are made from broken or recycled carbon fiber hockey sticks.

Flyers may be printed from www. canes4vets.org/boudin-bakery-fundraiser.html For more information, call Jim Pull at (714) 642-8022.

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The Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Expo is set for Thursday, July 31 in conjunction with the city’s last summer concert in the park. The Expo is set for 5-8:30 p.m. at the Fountain Valley Sport Park, 16400 Brookkhurst St. Cost to reserve a table to showcase your business is $50 for chamber members and $100 for nonmembers. Deadline to reserve a table is July 25. To make a reservation, call (714) 962-3822.

Ice cream social is Aug. 9

The Fountain Valley Historical Society will hold its annual Ice Cream Social from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 at Heritage Park, 17641 Los Alamos St., next to the library. Create your own sundaes. Cost is $2, and soft drinks are 50 cents. More information: Call (714) 378-1952.

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

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Bingo 6:30 p.m. @ FVHS cafeteria

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DESIGNING WOMAN Meet Jane Kamentser.

She has created garden spaces out of a once-underused yard.

Now, the family entertains and relaxes in its own piece of paradise.

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“We use every square inch of space,” says Jane Kamentser of her yards. Behind a wrought-iron front yard fence lie half a dozen shaded seating areas—plenty for quiet breaks or big parties.

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Jane Kamentser runs her family business—Bokam Engineering, which manufactures various controls for the military, the mining industry, medical industry and various vehicles. Jane’s dad, Dr. Boris Kamentser, founded the business in 1980.

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“We’re a small, woman-owned business that supports our troops with U.S.-made products.”

But with owning a business comes lots of pressure. To escape it, Jane and her husband Michael have created a home and yard that is both a much-needed retreat and a place to entertain. It’s a home that requires lots of upkeep, but Jane notes, “playing in the dirt is really important to me.”

Jane and Michael immigrated to the United States with their respective families from the former Soviet Union in the 1970s.

Jane’s dad arrived here with multiple PhDs. Both of her parents were engineers, and she, in fact, is a fifth-generation engineer. Designing a home came

naturally to her.

Their home needed a major makeover because Michael wanted a library, Jane wanted an art studio and they needed space for Michael’s extensive wine collection.

“We needed entertaining space,” Jane noted. “We had 108 here for my daughter’s bat mitzvah.” They’ve also hosted wedding and baby showers as well as study groups in and outside their 3,400-square foot home. “We wanted to make sure we used every part of the house.”

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The lines are blurred between indoor and outdoor dining. And a custom-built, airconditioned wine room is well-stocked for guests.

Jane and Michael’s gardens all are home to various fruit trees, including orange, pomegranate, Japanese persimmon and avocado. “Every tree is spaced by when it produces fruit,” Jane said.

The library garden adjacent to Michael’s office features a koi pond and such vegetables as tomatoes and squash.

“We’re big believers in having sustainable food,” Jane said.

Jane is a 1986 graduate of Fountain Valley High. Her daughter Ariel Shvartsman graduated from FVHS in 2013 and now attends American University in Washington D.C. She also served as an intern in U.S. Rep Dana Rohrabacher’s office. Their son Isaac is a junior at FVHS and runs cross country.

Jane earned a degree in mechanical engineering at UC Irvine and then went to work at TRW in El Segundo. Her dad had started his business in 1980, and when Jane was pregnant with her daughter, her dad suggested she join him in the business.

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moving to either Texas or California. ”My cousin lived in Fountain Valley and she invited us to dinner the second week after we arrived here,” Jane said. “My dad saw Fountain Valley and said ‘this is where I want to live.’”

Jane’s parents still live in Fountain Valley and Jane often heads to their house to “play in the dirt” there, too.

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ABOVE: Every tree on the property is food-bearing, and a vegetable garden serves Jane’s gourmet cooking needs. Jane, below, relaxes in one of her gardens with a book for a well-deserved break. Each of the gardens sports outdoor artwork, while the inside of the home houses Jane’s Georgia O’Keefe-style paintings that she has painted.

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Realtors aren’t experts on health NANCY ANDREASON care, but we know a lot about the layout of your home.

My husband, Steve, was diagnosed at age 49 with Parkinson’s Disease.

That is the “kiss of death” for a dentist.

In order for Steve to get around more safely, we had some decisions to make.

Staying in our home and adapting it to my husband’s needs made the most sense for us.

Our first task: eliminating the “sunken” living room and family room.

We filled the sunken area with cement and thankfully were still able to find matching tile.

The latest change to our home was to modify our downstairs bathroom.

So we took out the bathtub and created a walk-in shower. Our bathroom was a cheerful blue and white—and we liked it. So we kept the original vanity along with the countertop and the tile that was above the tub.

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tips for accessible living

1. Limit stairs: Replace steps leading to the front door with a gradual grade walkway.

2. Automate: Install lights with motion sensors, and use remote controls to operate electronics, lighting, fans and heating/cooling systems, automated door openers and house intercoms.

3. Add balance bars: Add decorative grab bars to give you support near toilets, tubs and showers.

4. Slip-resistant flooring: Install easy-care wood, slip-resistant tile, or dense carpet with less than a half-inch pile in living areas.

The Andreasons remodeled their downstairs bathroom, exchanging a tub for a custom-built walk-in shower, above.

Other ideas include making your kitchen more accessible by lowering countertops and appliances, and adding an accessible ramp to your home’s front or back entrance.

medical supply stores.

5. Add ramps: They can be built in with bricks or cement, or a metal ramp can be purchased at homeimprovement stores or

6. Raise outlets and lower switches: If you are remodeling, consider raising outlets to 18 inches from the floor to reduce bending, and consider lowering light switches to 32 inches so someone in a wheelchair can operate them.

I searched the internet and found vintage milk glass and hobnail lighting.

It has been 12 years since Steve’s diagnosis, and we are continuing to make adjustments in an effort to adapt to his needs. Our downstairs bathroom is a perfect example.

Even though my job as a Realtor is to sell homes, it gives me great satisfaction to help people make adjustments to stay in their existing homes.

Feel free to contact me if you would like more detail on how we made the modifications to adjust to our changing lives.

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7. Create an accessible kitchen: Lower countertops and open up knee spaces under sinks and cooktops, and bring appliances and cabinets down to where they can be reached.

Source: MakingLifeEasier.com

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Friday: A Realtor’s favorite day ... Because there are more people shopping for homes on Fridays, homes listed on that day tend to snag a price benefit.

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Perhaps because there are more people shopping for homes on Fridays, homes listed on that day tend to snag a price benefit.

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Homes listed on Sundays end up selling for 98.4 percent of the initial asking price.

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It seems that homes listed on Tuesday attract the most interest for home tour requests. At Harvard Business School, Professor Francesca Gino says Tuesdays are big planning days for many people.

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Lot size: 1,741 sq. ft. • Year built: 1972 Wood laminate flooring, spacious living room with neutral paint; office on the main level; granite countertops stainless range, remodeled kitchen; dual-pane windows and doors; copper plumbing; large master bedroom with new carpet and oversized closets; remodeled bath.

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17795 San Candelo St. Beds: 4 • Baths: 3.5 • 3,250 sq. ft.

Lot size: 5,227 sq. ft. • Year built: 2007 Hardwood flooring, tall baseboards, crown molding, plantation shutters. Gourmet kitchen, white cabinetry, granite, stainless appliances, two dishwashers and convection ovens. Master suite includes walk-in closet, bathtub, huge shower.

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16300 Sandalwood St. Beds: 4 • Baths: 2 • 1,833 sq. ft.

Lot size: 7,841 sq. ft. • Year built: 1968 Tile flooring, scraped ceilings, recessed lighting, French doors, new designer paint; upgraded baths; remodeled kitchen with granite, newer appliances; large living room; family room with two-sided fireplace; master suite with bay window; pool, spa, enclosed patio; newer A/C and heating.

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17671 Bushard St. Beds: 3 • Baths 3 • 1,780 sq. ft.

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Legislative Reception

More than 150 people attended the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 33rd annual Legislative Reception June 6 at The Center at Founders Village. The annual event brings together residents with their elected officials in a part-social, part-workshop-like environment and includes ample time to ask local, county, state and federal representatives questions on important issues.

Chamber of Commerce’s annual community meet-and-greet with officials

Who’s who: Top left, Chamber board member Alex Accetta with Rep. Dana Rohrabacher; Mayor Michael Vo with Planning Commissioner Brad Gaston (who is recovering from his accident in his classic Studebaker); Walter Rodriguez from Hyundai with Chamber board member Keeli Scott Lisack; Chamber President Ken Duong and Independence Bank’s Jeanne Hexem Thomas.

Bottom left: Former Mayor Larry Crandall and State Senator Lou Correa with FVHS music students Lauren Snow and Elizabeth Choate. Above: Mr. Fountain Valley John Etheridge and his wife, Karla; Assemblyman Allan Mansoor and his wife, Janniffer; and Chamber CEO Mary Parsons.

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From left, back row: Daryl Osborne, Tamura School; Peter Dang, Valley Vista High School; Amanda Varrone, Courreges School; Corey Nelson, FV High School; David Pate, Oka School; Leo Brignardello, Fulton Middle School; Kevin Ferguson, Los Amigos High School. Front row: Dave Osborn, Fountain Bowl and Rotary President-Elect; FVSD Superintendent Marc Ecker; Emily Harvest, Cox School; Jennifer Luu, Vista View Middle School; Donna Somekh, Talbert Middle School; Charlene Bosl, Masuda Middle School; Anne Rogers, Gisler School; Terry Johnson, Newland School; Mayor Michael Vo; and Kevin Yamabe, Plavan School.

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Masuda Middle School Principal Jay Adams with Charlene Bosl, Masuda English teacher.

Bosl is the Fountain Valley School District’s most senior employee. “She began teaching in Fountain Valley in 1970,” Adams said. “We are so proud of her for all the differences she makes for our kiddos.”

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The Fountain Valley Rotary Club in June honored 14 outstanding teachers from the Fountain Valley School District as well as from Fountain Valley High School, Valley Vista High School, Los Amigos High School and Vista View Middle School.

“Teaching is a demanding profession that requires constant innovation, and we are proud to honor these teachers who have demonstrated excellence as well as deep caring for their students day in and day out,” said Fountain Valley Superintendent Marc Ecker.

Rotary Club President Gary Hickman said the event is an opportunity to recognize some of the best of the teaching profession.

The event is made possible by donations from SchoolsFirst FCU, Rainbow En-

vironmental Services, Kellogg Products, Fountain Valley Educational Foundation, Orange Coast Memorial Hospital, Fountain Valley Rotary and Home Depot.

Mayor Michael Vo, members of the City Council, and members of the Rotary Club joined principals, district staff and family members in honoring these teachers who represent the “best of the best” of their profession.

Teachers of the Year are: Amanda Varrone, Courreges Elementary School; Emily Harvest, Cox; Leo Brignardello, Fulton; Anne Rogers, Gisler; Charlene Bosl, Masuda; Terry Johnston, Newland; David Pate, Oka; Kevin Yamabe, Plavan; Donna Somekh, Talbert; Daryl Osborne, Tamura; Jennifer Luu, Vista View; Cory Nelson, Fountain Valley High; Peter Dang, Valley Vista High; Kevin Ferguson, Los Amigos High. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

FVHS Class of ’72 classmates to host 60th birthday party

Fountain Valley High School’s Class of 1972 is having a “60th Birthday Party.”

This three-day event is set for July 18-20 and is open to upper and lower classmates.

The party begins with a dinner and dance July 18 at Dove Canyon Country Club in Dove Canyon. Hours are 7 p.m. to midnight. The buffet dinner will feature a classic Caesar salad, Chicken

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The theme of the event is “Endless Summer” and dress is Hawaiian style.

Tickets are $65 per person, or $80 per person, which includes bus transportation from the Ayres Hotel in Fountain Valley.

The Endless Summer Beach Party will be held from 3-9:30 p.m. Satur-

day, July 19 at Huntington Beach State Beach between Magnolia and Brookhurst streets.

The party concludes Sunday at a Concert in the Park from 4-7 p.m. at Huntington Central Park. Organizers have reserved a block of hotel rooms at the Ayres Hotel.

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Snapshots from the school’s fifth-grade camp fundraiser

Schools Sisters Erica Lundquist and Kari Wagner, above, celebrate their winning auction bid. (Photo by Sarah Svartstrom) Main photo, at left: Teachers Patricia Ostovarpour and Lara Epling with Principal Chris Christensen and Parent Chris Banner enjoying the casino games.

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Courreges Casino Night deals winning hand for school The Courreges Elementary School PTA raised $10,000 May 30 at its first Casino Night event, held at David L. Baker Golf Course.

Funds raised will help fund next year’s fifth-grade class to attend Outdoor Education Science Camp. More than 140 people attended the event.

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Arrowhead Ranch in the San Bernardino Mountains for four days and three nights. PTA members say the trip is the highlight of each child’s experience in elementary school.

Additional donations are welcome and can be made online at www. courregespta.org or by contacting Meg Westrup at munchiechie2001@yahoo. com or at (714) 746-5311.

Bottom left: Casino Night Planners Bobbie Banner, Karen Hammond and Meg Westrup happily basking in the success of the night. (Photo by Geoff Hammond) Bottom right: A packed house turned out to support the Outdoor Education Science Camp program for Courreges School. (Photo by Sarah Svartstrom)

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A slice of the truth

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About the writer: Steve Schultz is an English teacher at Fountain Valley High School and is a published writer. He was named Teacher of the Year in June 2014.

Steve has been published four times in Educational Leadership Magazine and is a contributing writer in five books: Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for Writers; Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times for Teens; Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inside Basketball; Hey Leader...Wake Up and Hear the Feedback; and A+ Teaching: 180 Ways to Enhance Your Success As a Teacher.

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pregnant, partial honestly isn’t the truth. Other than love, the truth is the most valuable gift you can ever give yourself and anyone else. When enough of us dare to be our true selves, humanity will no longer be in so much hurt.

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he truth only hurts because people aren’t used to hearing it.

A few years ago the CEO of Domino’s Pizza ran advertisements where he stated that their pizza wasn’t very good…but they were going to make it better.

The pundits called him a laughing stock. But his honesty Steve Schultz became a hit and he turned around a company on the verge of bankruptcy.

Most human beings are a living lie. We condition people to suppress their feelings and we shun those who are honest, direct or different.

We prefer tact and phony praise over honest evaluation. We tip toe on a tightrope of political correctness while refusing to admit to ourselves that being offended is a choice.

We do a great injustice to our children by verbally instructing them to “always tell the truth” while simultaneously drowning out the rainbow of honesty by surrounding them with a pendulum of white lies.

We tell children to tell the truth and then when they grow up we ostracize any adult who shows such gumption.

There is nothing nice about acting nice. If we are a society that actually values honestly, why do we fear telling people when we don’t like something they’ve said or done?

The cliché of “the truth will cost you” is true because most people fear the repercussions of being real. That is why we laugh at jokes we don’t think are funny, why we don’t tell our bosses how we really feel about some of their decisions, and why we tell friends the food was great when the whole time we were searching for a napkin.

If we really want to teach our children to be honest we have to start admitting the truth about ourselves and start showing the courage to express how we really feel and live out who we really are. We all need to get our Domino’s hats on and admit when our pizza isn’t up to par.

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FVHS alumnus Chris Tillman (‘06) was the Baltimore Orioles’ Opening Day pitcher against the Boston Red Sox.

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After starting the season on the disabled list, FVHS grad Casey Janssen is doing what he does best again—saving games for the Toronto Blue Jays. As of this writing Janssen had 11 saves in 12 opportunities. He also picked up his first victory of the year on June 9.

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Janssen, 32, has given up 10 hits and three runs in 14 innings and has an earned run average of 1.42 Janssen missed the first six weeks of the season because of a back injury.

Last year, he had a 4-1 record with a 2.56 ERA and a career-high 34 saves. *** Chris Tillman, (FVHS Class of 2006) is having an up and down season, but he

was picked by Manager Buck Showalter to be the Baltimore Orioles’ opening day pitcher against the Boston Red Sox. Tillman, incidentally, pitched five innings in that game and earned the win in an 8-4 Orioles win.

As of this writing, Tillman had a respectable 5-2 record, but his earned run average ballooned to 5.20.

The Angels’ C.J. Wilson, (FVHS, 1998) was 7-5 with a 3.32 earned run average as of this writing. Wilson had one complete game and one shutout in his 13 starts for the Angels. He has recorded 79 strikeouts in 86.2 innings this season.

■■■ And also congratulations to the Barons varsity team, which won the Sunset League championship and advanced to the second round of the CIF Playoffs. The Barons defeated five-time CIF champion Lakewood 9-1 in the first round of the playoffs.

Fountain Valley’s freshman team also won the Sunset League championship.

■■■ And congratulations to two Fountain Valley Pony League All-Star teams.

The Mustang B All-Stars won the Summer Bash tournament with a 4-0 record and allowed only four runs during the first weekend in June.

The team was coached by John Elder, Trever Neves and Dave McFarland, and consisted of Grant Bogdanovich, Michael Dechene, Conor O’Donahue, Ryan Layman, Brayden Elder ,Ryan Neves, Evan McFarland, Daniel Stopol, Joshua Tsuda, Jayden Sandoval, Wyatt Lunsford and Owen Sideris. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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The Mustang A team won its division in the Memorial Day tourney as well. The team’s coaches are Angel Lopez, Steve Hedges and Brenda Brand. Players are: Matthew Lopez, Ethan Brand, Ethan Hedges, Dylan Blyleven, Blake Wentz, Diego Hernandez, Roddie Anderson, Ryan Sullivan, Andrew Olivares, David Mashburn, Ryder Brooks, Hunter Drake and Christopher Ouellette.

■■■ Fountain Valley’s rich baseball tradition is alive and well this summer.

FVHS senior Brock Lundquist was selected 97th overall in the 2014 Major League Draft, chosen by the Oakland A’s.

Lundquist, a 5-11, 170-pound first baseman, batted .379 this past

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FVHS senior Brock Lundquist, who just graduated a couple weeks ago, has been drafted by the Oakland A’s.

season with 28 RBI and 33 runs scored in 28 games. He also had an on base percentage of .53, according to MaxPreps.

Lundquist was the Sunset League MVP last year as a junior.

Congratulations, Brock!

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Fountain Valley’s Donny Hadden wins the 50-freestyle at CIF Finals for Calvary Chapel Photo by Lisa Jeffries

He is just completing his sophomore year, but swimmer Donny Hadden is the CIF Division III boys champion in in the 50-meter freestyle.

Hadden, of Fountain Valley and a student at Calvary Chapel School, recorded a time of 21.16 seconds to win the 50-meter race at the Riverside Aquatics

Center in mid-May. Hadden is the son of Kevin and Nancy Hadden. He has a brother, Maxwell, who graduated from Calvary Chapel.

“When I was going into the race I was in second place and I didn’t expect to win, said Hadden. “I just said, ‘what’s

going to happen will happen.’ I was really happy with myself.”

Hadden has been swimming since he was 8 years gold, competing for the Los Caballeros Nova Aquatics Club where he was coached by Jeri Marsh.

He started out as a breaststroker, “but as I grew older I started to be a freestyler in middle and short events,” he said.

It was his first appearance in a CIF Finals competition.

“It was almost like a gift I didn’t expect,” he added.

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Wolfpack strong in Regional tournament The Wolfpack boys’ under-15 soccer team lost to Washington in mid-June in the President’s Cup Western Regionals in Morgan Hill. The Wolfpack previously won the 64-team State Cup tournament to advance to the Regionals, which featured the 12 State Cup champions from 12 western states.

Former professional soccer player Glenn Strachan is the coach of the team, which is made up of students from Fountain Valley, Edison and Marina high schools. The Wolfpack team was 7-1 in the State Cup tournament.

Team members are, alphabetically, Miguel Adanza, Dominic Bair, Andrew Brummett, Dallas Burke, Shelton Carr, Thiago Costa, Brandon Gerringer, Ryan Hice, Sam Kemper, Chase Manfre, Collier Maruska, Moises Ruiz, Ryan Sapp, Joe Seward, Brendan Snow and Dustin Underwood.

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Photo by WAYNE MAH Los Amigos High School athletes, from left, Anahi Abundis, Daisy Perez, Victoria Gomez and Alex Ocegueda take part in an official ceremony in front of the student body as they sign their letters of intent for college.

Lobos Signing Day Four Los Amigos High athletes ink letters of intent

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os Amigos High School athletes took center stage after signing letters of intent to continue their athletic careers at fouryear schools.

With their classmates looking on, Alex Ocegueda, Daisy Perez, Anahi Abundis and Victoria Gomez took part in a letters of intent signing ceremony in late May. Ocegueda will attend Missouri Valley College on a football scholarship. He was E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

a first-team All-Garden Grove League selection, scoring seven touchdowns and recording six interceptions.

Missouri Valley College has the best winning record in football among small colleges in America. The private, coeducational liberal arts college is located in Marshall, Mo. Perez will attend Bethesda University on a soccer scholarship. Playing goalie, Daisy recorded eight shutouts and was a first-team all-league selection. She helped the Lobos earn their third league title.

Abundis will also attend Bethesda

University on a soccer scholarship.

Playing forward, she was selected Garden Grove League MVP. Bethesda University is located in Anaheim.

Gomez will be attending Cardinal Stritch University on a track and field scholarship. She was this year’s Garden Grove League champion in both the discus and shot put.

Cardinal Stritch is the largest Franciscan institution of higher education in North America and is located in northern Milwaukee.

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Sunita Mhaskar’s chrocheted beanies benefit soldiers and cancer patients

Meet Sunita Mhaskar Fountain Valley, Calif. 92708

WHO: Sunita and her husband, Suresh, have lived in Fountain Valley for 32 years. They have a grown daughter, Suparna, and a son, Nilesh, who both graduated from Fountain Valley High School. Surita worked for H & R Block for a time after they came to the U.S. from India. Later she worked for 20 years at Mervyn’s, retiring in 2004. The Mhaskars have five grandchildren.

WHAT: For the past six years, Sunita has crocheted beanies for two Orange County-based organizations – Knots of Love, and Operation Beanies for Service Members. Knots of Love has donated more than 200,000 of caps to chemo centers, cancer centers, infusion centers and hospitals. Operation Beanies for Service Members’ goal is to provide 1 million beanies for service members in the U.S. Armed Forces and veterans in hospitals and convalescent facilities.

WHY: Knots of Love’s mission is “to warm the hearts and heads of those experiencing traumatic hair loss by knitting and crocheting caps with love.” Operation Beanies’ goal is “to boost service members’ wellness and morale.”

OF INTEREST: Every cap Sunita crochets for Operation Beanies has her name inside it. The organization is looking for 250,000 chrochetors and knitters.

QUOTE: “I’ve been chrocheting for 30 years. I feel God has given me enough that I can give back to the soldiers and the community.”

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