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Senior and Community Center opened its doors.

The center has been providing classes, services and programs to residents, 55 and older. It’s rare when the parking lot at the senior center is not packed—there’s plenty to do there five days a week.

Curt has even signed up to use the center’s fitness room.

Incidentally, we were among the 60-plus vendors at the eighth annual Senior Expo, which was held June 20 and, as usual, attracted a full house.

We bring up the senior center because September is National Senior Center Month, and Founders Village Community Services Supervisor Nora Webb tells us this year’s theme is “Senior Centers: Experts at Living Well.”

Next month, we’ll take a closer look at the Center at Founders Village and some of the people who benefit from the center’s myriad services.

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Festival Ballet’s Gala of the Stars is Aug. 16 Fountain Valley-based Festival Ballet Theatre will present its annual Gala of the Stars Aug. 16 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre.

The gala showcases internationally revered guest artists from prestigious dance companies throughout the world as well as Festival Ballet’s resident company dancers and some gifted, up-andcoming talent.

Among the guest artists performing are Isabella Boylston, American Ballet Theatre; Robert Fairchild, New York City Ballet; Matthew Golding, Dutch National Ballet; Jamie Kopit, American Ballet Theatre; Tiler Peck, New York City Ballet; Daniil Simkin, American Ballet Theatre; Cory Stearns, American Ballet Theatre; Sareen Tchekmedyian, Sarasota Ballet; and Anna Tsygankova, Dutch National Ballet Tickets for the 7 p.m. performance are $40-$55. VIP seating, which includes an invitation to a pre-performance hors d'oeuvres and wine reception, are $100.

For more information, call (714) 962-5440.

Jamie Kopit, left, will appear in Festival Ballet Theatre's Gala of the Stars at the Irvine Barclay Theatre on Aug. 16. She is a member of American Ballet Theatre in New York City, and she trained at Southland Ballet Academy in Fountain Valley.

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Summerfest brings out the crowds

Summerfest, the city’s fifth annual community celebration, offered something for everyone—carnival rides, games, musical entertainment, food and beverage booths, the Fountain Valley Classic Car & Truck Show on Saturday and the Dog Day Afternoon event on Sunday.

Saturday evening’s festivities concluded with a spectacular fireworks show. The four-day event kicked off Thursday evening and featured several gourmet food trucks, which were a huge hit among attendees.

About 20,000-22,000 attended this year's Summerfest weekend.

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e's been here for half the city's history.

After 28 years as Fountain Valley’s popular city manager, Ray Kromer is retiring.

A New Jersey native, Ray came to Fountain Valley in 1985 after previously serving as city manager in the Pennsylvania cities of Penbrook and Ridley, and in West Deptford, New Jersey.

We could have asked him all sorts of questions about infrastructure, redevelopment, transportation and

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Mission accomplished Affable City Manager Ray Kromer retires after 28 years in Fountain Valley.

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we thought we’d give him a break and ask him some easy questions.

What accomplishments are you most proud of during your job here as city manager?

I never think in terms of personal accomplishments but organizational accomplishments and the greatest one is that the vast majority of people I meet love living in Fountain Valley.

This is a great compliment. We have a high level of customer service. Our employees take pride in creating a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment.

We have outstanding streets, parks, neighborhoods, and an active business community. Just look around the city and you will see all of our accomplishments.

What would have liked to seen accomplished that didn’t happen?

Being here for 28 years allows you

and your team the luxury of many accomplishments small and large. One thing that I have pursued for many years is sharing fire services with our neighbors. We could share trucks, training officers, nurses, etc. and ultimately create a West Orange County Fire Department that would save money for all cities. There are numerous hurdles in the way.

What will be your replacement’s biggest challenge?

Probably economic development.

We need to retain our businesses and develop new businesses especially in our older industrial areas. This will continue to provide a good tax base to maintain Fountain Valley’s stability. It is hard work to be stable.

Even though you’re leaving, what are your thoughts about plans to televise the City Council meetings?

I have mixed thoughts on televising

City Council meetings. First, I could have done an opening monologue like Leno and Letterman and launched a new career. Secondly, I am glad not to be on TV as I have heard that the camera adds 10 pounds, and I certainly don’t need that. I do it already on my own.

What are you going to do in your retirement?

The first year my wife and I will travel to see as many national parks as we can before she has enough of me, and if I find Bigfoot, that’s a plus.

As a publisher's note, Ray was the first person to whom we presented the idea of our creating Fountain Valley Living Magazine as a private company. We showed him a sample copy, and before we got our first sentence out, he was saying, "YES!! Do it!" That was one short meeting, and we appreciated the faith he had in the idea.

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Fountain Valley High student VanAnh Nguyen used her 16th birthday party as a fundraiser for the Fountain Valley Relay for Life. About 300 friends and family attended her party, helping raise $1,871.

On the right course FVHS Key Club member VanAnh Nguyen was the top individual fundraiser at this year’s Relay for Life.

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Valley High School in September, that’s how she meets challenges.

On May 19, VanAnh led one of several teen teams organized to support the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life at Fountain Valley High School.

With about 30 of her supporters­—most of them members of the Fountain Valley High Key Club—she took her place on the field for the overnight event, walking laps, creating luminaries and gathering donations for research and a cancer cure.

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The Relay for Life was actually the culmination of her efforts to raise money for cancer research that started with her “Sweet Sixteen” birthday party in March at the Moonlight Restaurant in Westminster.

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That night, $1,841 was donated in her name. Later on, a few of her friends brought the total up to $1,871, making VanAhn the No. 1 individual fundraiser at this year’s Fountain Valley Relay for Life.

“My inspiration was my grandmother and my aunt, who died of cancer,” VanAnh said. “It’s an issue in our family.

Taryn came to the party and gave a presentation, and we had the boxes set around the room. I put the money in my Relay account, then organized the team for the Relay.

“You learn a lot about cancer,” she said. “The ceremony opens eyes to see how cancer affects people. My friends and I built a special bond supporting each other and the other teams. It was very emotional.”

VanAnh is a busy girl, serving in the Associated Student Body Senate her sophomore year. She’s also a very active member of the FVHS Key Club.

This summer VanAnh is studying for the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT), and reading some classics like “Jane Eyre.”

VanAnh said she is a practical planner, but she is a dreamer, too. Her life’s goal is to become a pediatrician, and she’s setting a route to reach that dream.

“Motivation is the key to everything,” she said. “Keeping my grades up now is my personal goal. Teachers come into play and are the core to a student’s motivation. I love science and credit my freshman biology teacher and my chemistry teacher. It’s important to have a voice. The ripple effect you cause can make a difference.”

VFW essay contest open to students

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is offering a $5,000 grand prize for the winner of its annual Patriot’s Pen essay writing contest.

This year’s essay theme is “What Patriotism Means to Me.” The contest is open to local students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades. All entries begin at the post level. In Fountain Valley’s case, VFW Post 9557 will receive the essays. Winners will move on and be judged on a regional level, state level and national level.

Deadline to enter is Nov. 1. Essays should be 300-400 typewritten words.

To learn more about the essay contest, contact Bob or Laura Chermak of VFW Post 9557 at (714) 968-3104.

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Lt. Col. Kevin Traw—the one in the center looking like Tom Cruise—is retiring from the Air Force after 20 years.

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Lt. Col. Kevin Traw is retiring after 20 years serving in the Air Force. In this photo, Kevin is in the middle looking like Tom Cruise. This photo was taken in Belgium at his retirement party.

Kevin has been responsible for logistics on the NATO Allied Ground Surveillance program. He supports the RQ-4 Global Hawk, as the only American on a multi-national program.

He and his wife, Diane, are 1989 graduates of Fountain Valley High School. He is a career aircraft maintenance officer Kevin is the son of proud parents, Marv and Marianne Traw.

Kevin, Diane and son Kevin, Jr. bought a home in Huntington Beach and will be moving there this month.

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Rotary Club members Dick Roth, treasurer; Jean Hardy, secretary; Dave Osborn, president-elect; Stan Gibbs, honoree and immediate past president; and Gary Hickman, incoming president.

Rotary ‘kicks out’ president

The Fountain Valley Rotary Club held its annual President "Kick-Out" party, honoring outgoing President Stan Gibbs.

Each year, a new club president is installed and the outgoing president is "kicked out." The dinner party was held

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Snapshots from the annual summer concerts series at the Fountain Valley Sports Park Photos by LYNN SEEDEN

Residents flock to summer concerts

It's Fountain Valley summer tradition. A thousand locals brought their beach chairs and picnic dinners out to the Recreation Center lawn for the last three Thursdays to enjoy some great live music and dancing.

The final concert is Thursday, Aug. 1, and will also feature an entire area of vendor booths.

Booths open at 5 p.m. and the concert starts at 6 p.m. on the lawn at the Recreation Center, 16400 Brookhurst St.

Adam Hertenstein took the oath of office while being promoted to the rank of sergeant during a ceremony at City Hall. He has been with the FVPD since 2002.

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George Blanc has been honored for his many years of service as a mentor to the local business community.

George Blanc is honored for his years of volunteer counseling and college-level business teaching.

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New business owners and entrepreneurs have heeded George Blanc’s advice for 13 years now.

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of GEES and Associates Business Advisement. He counsels folks who need clear direction when it comes to opening or growing a business.

“Entrepreneurs need reality checks, to look at the competition,” Blanc said.

“Is there a need for their products? Do they know how to set prices? Do they

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know how to manage a business?”

Blanc offers counseling service on a volunteer basis and holds office hours one day a week at Fountain Valley City Hall. He is also a counselor with SCORE, an organization sponsored by the Small Business Administration with more than 12,000 counselors across the country.

In recognition of his service to Orange County’s business community, Blanc received the “2013 Seniors Making a Difference Award” from State Senator Lou Correa of the 34th District at a breakfast held at the Garden Grove Civic Center on June 28.

Blanc was recognized for his experience in marketing, nonprofits, college-level teaching, human resources and other business services.

“The basics of survival in business are finances and marketing,” he said.

“I can see a client maybe three or four times, whatever it takes. I ask to see a financial statement—some business owners don’t even know they’re going down the tubes. I can tell by looking at financial statements.”

Networking is very powerful, added Blanc, who belongs to both the Fountain Valley and Newport Beach chambers of commerce and urges those who join chambers to play active roles in the chamber.

In his years of teaching and mentoring business owners, Blanc figures he has influenced more than 2,000 students and businesses.

“George plays a very important role in the business environment in Fountain Valley,” said former Chamber of Commerce President, Mayor and current City Council Member John Collins. “He educates and mentors businesses with his expertise that provide them with specific tools that can increase their productivity. His efforts have had a definite and positive impact on the community.”

Incidentally, all four of Esther and George Blanc’s children still live in Orange County, and they celebrate their 48th wedding anniversary this year. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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National Night Out, ‘Shrek’ kick off Movies in Park

hree family films share the marquee for the city’s August Movies in the Park series.

This is an opportunity to bring a blanket and comfortable chairs and enjoy a warm summer evening watching a movie the entire family can enjoy.

The series will open on Tuesday, Aug. 6 with “Shrek” at the Fountain Valley Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St. The first night of the Movies in the Park series traditionally coincides with the police department’s National Night Out. 16

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National Night Out is a communitypolice awareness-raising event held the first Tuesday of August. This event has been held annually since 1984 and is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch in the United States and Canada.

National Night Out is meant to increase awareness about police programs in communities, such as drug prevention, Neighborhood Watch, and other anti-crime efforts. Festivities take place at the sports park prior to the movie and include face painting, fingerprinting, demonstrations and more.

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National Night Out festivities start at 5 p.m., and the movie begins at dusk.

The Movies in the Park series will then shift to Friday nights starting with: Aug. 16: “Adventures of Tintin.”

Activities start at 6 p.m. with movie beginning at dusk at Harper Park, 8675 Bluebird Ave. Aug. 23: “Goonies,” at Cox Park, 17615 Los Jardines East.

For more information about the Movies in the Park series, call (714) 8398611.

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Chefs to compete at fundraiser Three local chefs will square off and prepare south-of-the-border fare Aug. 22 at Palm Island Senior Apartments.

The “chef off” is a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Family Services Center. Guests are invited to come and experience the festive foods and beverages and vote for their favorite dishes.

Competing are: Executive Chef Glen from Huntington Terrace; Executive Chef Luz from Quaker Gardens; and Executive Chef Chalio from Vivante On The Coast.

General admission is $10. Those who purchase the $20 VIP ticket will also receive two raffle tickets for a chance to win a $200 VISA gift card and a goodie bag loaded with fun items.

The event is set for noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 at Palm Island, 11300 Warner Ave. Admission at the door will be accepted.

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PRIUS WINNER NAMED

Carlos Loaiza of Orange and his son Charlie check out their new Toyota Prius after winning the vehicle at this year's Summerfest. Loaiza was the winner of a drawing for the hybrid car, which was donated to the Fountain Valley Community Foundation by Penske Toyota. With them is Glenn Grandis, foundation president.

Ice Cream Social is Aug. 17 Cool off with the Fountain Valley Historical Society at its annual Ice Cream Social.

This year’s social is set for 1-3 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 17 at Heritage Park, next to the Fountain Valley Library.

This is a fundraiser for the Historical Society. Sundaes are $2 with all the trimmings, and beverages are $1 each.

Bring the family.

More information or to volunteer for the event: Call Leslie Montz at (714) 3781952.

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Camp Fountain Valley Community campout is Aug. 10-11

The city has added a new fun family event for the summer – the FV Great Campout.

The campout will be held overnight from 4 p.m. Aug. 10 to 10 a.m. Aug. 11 at the Fountain Valley Sports Park.

Activities will include games, crafts, s’mores, sing-alongs, flashlight hikes with a park ranger and sleeping in the great outdoors.

The campout is being made possible through the Kiwanis Club of Fountain Valley, Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley, the city’s Recreation and Community Services Department and the Fountain Valley Community Foundation.

More information: Call (714) 8398611.

Howling Halloween in the Park

Desperate Paws of Orange County Dog Club is making plans for its second annual Howling Halloween in the Park. This year’s event is set for noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 at the Fountain Valley Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St. Last year’s inaugural Howling Halloween attracted nearly 1,000 people, organizers said.

Parking and admission are free.

This year’s event will feature entertainment, games, costume contests, plenty of vendors and food trucks.

For information on becoming a vendor, go to www.fvhalloween.com.

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Free Admission & Live Concerts Headline performances by OC’s favorite bands

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Visit our Boutique Vendors whose handcrafted items will be available all weekend!

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The Fountain Valley High School Class of 1983 is making plans for its 30year reunion.

The reunion is planned for 7 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach. Organizers are planning a pre-reunion golf outing and post-reunion family day at Newport Back Bay. The reunion will begin with a reception at 7 p.m. followed by dinner at 8 p.m. Reunion tickets will include food stations, music and dancing, a bio book, no-host bar, name badges, alumni search and decorations.

Suggested attire is dressy casual.

The Hyatt Regency is at 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach. Phone is (949) 729-1234.

Tickets are on sale at www. greatreunions.com

Women’s golf club seeks sponsorships for tournament

The Mile Square Swingers Ladies golf league will host its annual Member/Guest Invitational Golf Tournament Sept. 19 at Mile Square Golf Course.

More than 140 women from Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego counties are expected to take part in the tournament, which this year is themed, “A Hawaiian Part-tee.”

The Mile Square Swingers are looking for local businesses to sponsor holes at a cost of $50 or to donate items or services for raffle prizes. Because it is a non-profit organization, the Golf Club depends on donations to fund the tournament.

For more information or to help, contact Donna Tillman at mssinvitational@gmail.com.

Kelly Osborn fundraiser is Aug. 31

The 18th annual Kelly Osborn Casino Bowling Memorial Fundraiser is set for Saturday, Aug. 31 at Fountain Bowl, 17110 Brookhurst St. Kelly, the daughter of Dave Osborn, Fountain Bowl’s co-president, was killed in an automobile accident in July, 1996, at the age of 19.

Dave Osborn started the Kelly Osborn Memorial Scholarship Fund for the purpose of granting college scholarships each year to one or more deserving students who might otherwise not be able to attend the higher educational institution of their choice.

In 2012, more than $10,000 was raised to assist local students with their college educations, and since the scholarship fund’s inception, more than $175,000 has been given to help further students’ educations.

The fundraiser starts with the Ozzie’s Awesome golf tournament in the morning. The best ball scramble tournament costs $85, which includes 18 holes of golf, cart rental and admission to the fundraising casino bowling event, food, door prizes and an auction.

Cost for bowling only is $30 per individual. The bowling portion of the event begins at 6 p.m., but food will be available for participants starting at 4 p.m., and bowling check-in begins at 5 p.m.

This bowling event will be a sellout. Anyone who has a group of 8-10 people can prepay for this event at the Fountain Bowl front desk to guarantee that the group bowls together.

For more information, call Gary Forman at (714) 963-7888, ext. 102.

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Bowling for dollars The Kiwanis Club’s annual Pins for Kids will help build the first Boys & Girls Club on a college campus.

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An evening of bowling, food, fun and prize drawings—all for a good cause— awaits those attending the Kiwanis Club of Fountain Valley’s fifth annual Pins for Kids Aug. 3 at Fountain Bowl.

The event, which includes bowling, dinner, a silent auction and raffle opportunities, is a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley’s efforts to build the state’s first Boys & Girls Club on a college campus— at Golden West College.

The Boys & Girls Club campus, when completed, will feature a preschool, gymnasium and Boys & Girls Club building.

“We have built the preschool. Right now the plans for the gymnasium are with the division of the state architect for approval,” said Art Groeneveld of the Boys & Girls Club. “Once they’re approved we can start construction on the gymnasium with the Boys & Girls E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

Club building to follow.”

The entire Boys & Girls Club campus is estimated to cost between $6 million and $8 million.

There are several levels of sponsorship beginning with a $100 lane sponsor, which offers an electronic ad displayed a week prior to the event, the night of the event and two weeks after the event.

The $250 team sponsorship includes four bowlers, dinner and a goodie bag for each bowler.

Also offered is the $500 bronze sponsorship, $1,000 silver sponsorship and $2,500 gold sponsorship.

The evening begins at 5 p.m. with registration and the opening of a silent auction. A tri-tip dinner, hosted by the Fountain Valley Rotary Club, is served starting at 5:15 p.m. Dessert will be provided by Mangiamo Gelato Caffe.

At 5:45 p.m. Fountain Bowl CoPresident Dave Osborn will announce the winners of the Kelly Osborn Foundation scholarships.

Bowling begins at 6:30 p.m.

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Bingo 6:30 p.m. @ FVHS cafeteria

Disabled Dance 7 p.m. @ Rec Center

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Housing & Comm Dev Advisory Bd mtg 7 p.m.

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Movie in the Park "Adventures of Tintin" at Harper Park

FVSD Board mtg 7 p.m.

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

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

OPEN HOUSE at Heritage Park (next to the library), hosted by the Historical Society; 9-11 a.m.

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

Bingo 6:30 p.m. @ FVHS cafeteria

City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall (First council meeting for new City Manager Robert Hall)

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MEET ME IN THE GARDEN Sandy and Larry Davidson's small-yard gardens invoke neighbors, friends and even passersby to stop and enjoy the beauty.

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The healing garden

Larry and Sandy Davidson have created stunning retreats in their small front and back yards.

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Sandy and Larry Davidson moved to Fountain Valley 20 years ago after finding the house of their dreams near Talbert and Bushard. The gardens Larry created became a respite for Sandy during the time she dealt with chemotherapy treatments.

Larry would plant sprays of yellow flowers right outside their master bedroom for Sandy to enjoy.

arry and Sandy Davidson’s storybook home—surrounded by a picket fence and engulfed in iceberg roses and colorful geraniums, will make just about any motorist do a double take as they drive by.

The Davidsons moved to Fountain Valley from Huntington Beach 20 years ago. They have a passion for gardening but because they lived in an ocean-view townhouse, they were limited to growing veggies in pots on their balcony.

The moist ocean air also compounded a lifetime breathing problem for Sandy, prompting them to make the decision to move. “I kept getting sick from the dampness,” Sandy recalled.

While driving home from Costco in Fountain Valley one day they spotted the house—and yard—of their dreams off Talbert Avenue near what was the “downtown” of early Fountain Valley.

Today, Larry, who is a master gardener, grows everything from tomatoes to cucumbers to beans to lettuce to strawberries in the raised-bed garden in his back yard.

He plants every vegetable from seed and adds to the colorful flowers—begonias, fuchsias and more—with cuttings from his established plants.

Sandy taught first grade for 36 years in the Westminster School District, and Larry was in the floor covering business.

Now retired, they enjoy the idyllic pond and fountain in their front yard or relax in the backyard patio next to a forest of shady birch trees above a flower-lined gravel path, giving a section of the yard an English garden feel.

“Larry has always been a master gardener,” Sandy told us. “He used to volunteer at the Centennial Farm at the Orange County Fairgrounds.”

Every Monday, Larry would put on his overalls and give first graders tours of the elaborate gardens at the fairgrounds. On his way to the fair, he’d stop for breakfast at McDonald's where they called him Farmer Larry.

GEM OF A HOME: The Davidsons' home is easily recognizable to motorists who travel Talbert Avenue because of the picket fence and umbrella in the front yard—a spot where Sandy would sit while recovering from cancer. Photos: left, the back yard features master gardener Larry's raised-bed vegetable garden and an abundance of colorful flowers.

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“Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful: they are sunshine, food and medicine to the soul.”

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F E AT U R E D F O U N TA I N VA L L E Y R E A L E S TAT E

$690,000

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16295 Mt. Emma St. Beds: 4 Baths: 3 House size: 1,883 sq. ft.

Lot size: 6,098 sq. ft.

Year built: 1969

9501 Columbus Court Beds: 3 Baths: 2 House size: 1,850 sq. ft.

Lot size: 5,200 sq. ft.

Year built: 1996

Amenities: Parkside Estates home on pie-shaped lot, air conditioning, scraped ceilings, one downstairs bedroom and bath, spacious master suite, family room that opens to backyard patio, within walking distance of Mile Square Park.

Listed by Nancy Andreason, Century 21, (714) 743-3528.

Amenities: Australian Cypress hardwood flooring in the family room, living room, dining and bedrooms; tile in the kitchen, baths, laundry; recessed lighting, air conditioning, family room with fireplace, stainless steel gas range in kitchen, master bedroom with master bath and walk-in closet.

Listed by Nancy Andreason, Century 21, (714) 743-3528.

$729,000

9790 Flamingo Ave. Beds: 5 Baths: 3 House size: 2,000 sq. ft.

Lot size: 7,841 sq. ft.

Year built: 1964 Amenities: Newer dual-paned windows, extensive recessed lighting, hardwood floors, large formal living room, stone fireplace, family room, upgraded kitchen, granite countertops, breakfast bar, stainless sink and stainless appliances; inside laundry, two-car garage, park-like back yard.

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

So, what’s Fountain Valley worth?

Property tax assessment for the city of Fountain Valley for 2013-14 Number of taxed parcels in Fountain Valley:

$699,000

10288 Falcon Ave. Beds: 4 Baths 2.5 House size: 2,000 sq. ft.

Lot size: 7,405 sq. ft.

Year built: 1964 Amenities: Dual-paned vinyl windows and sliders, air conditioning, newer roof. New carpet, scraped ceilings, recessed lighting, new six-panel interior doors, new baseboards, new vanity and tile flooring in the downstairs half bath. Outside is a private backyard, with a patio and covered overhang.

Listed by Nancy Andreason, Century 21, (714) 743-3528.

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Assessed value of all the taxable parcels in Fountain Valley:

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$849,000

10800 San Leon Ave. Beds: 4 Baths: 3 House size: 3,600 sq. ft.

Lot size: 5,227 sq. ft.

Year built: 1974 Amenities: Open family room, hardwood flooring, three fireplaces, skylights, plantation shutters, large formal living room, large library, gourmet granite kitchen with stainless appliances, master suite, remodeled bathrooms, inside laundry, private back yard with pool and spa.

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

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Snapshots from the July Cash Mob held at Pet Supply Photos by LYNN SEEDEN

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About 35 Fountain Valley residents and four dogs showed up in July at Pet Supply for the quarterly Cash Mob event, a shopping trip to a locally owned store in town to help give a boost to an FV business. Each shopper spends at least $20 at the chosen store.

Shoppers together spent $1,687 at the pet store.

Afterward, the group went to Stonefire Grill for lunch.

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Inspiration in the classroom

By STEVE SCHULTZ Fountain Valley Living Magazine

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hey keep coming back.

Decades of grown children returning to the same place: Gisler Elementary School. And all for the same reason: to visit their fifthgrade teacher Marion Benson.

The ultimate assessment of a leader is if people still want to be under your influence once you no longer have any authority over them. Do people want to be there when they don’t have to be there?

Judging by the letters, phone calls, e-mails, wedding Steve Schultz invitations, and the carousel of former students returning to visit, like monarch butterflies making their way back to the exact tree that gave them their first flight, Mrs. Benson is in the pantheon of leadership.

“She spoke to us like we were important and listened to us like what we had to say mattered,” commented one former student.

Another, Matt Randol, said, “I still call her and I would visit all the time before I entered the Navy. She was the first adult who treated us with respect, and who truly seemed interested in our stories. You just want to be around her…

She made us feel loved.”

Fifth grade is where the last petal of childhood exuberance and innocence floats to the ground, leaving a fleeting fragrance of “all is good in the world.”

Every visit to Mrs. Benson’s class is a waft of goodness. She always made us feel good about ourselves.

Every time I see a dotted-lined piece of writing paper, I think of Mrs. Benson.

I struggled with cursive, so she gave me extra sheets and made me do it over and over again, even though I wanted to give E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

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Mrs. Benson never gave up on us. She was surrounded by 40 10-year-olds, day after day, decade after decade. I can’t even fathom her patience and sacrifice, or the cacophony that must have existed in her head.

But thanks to the skills and loving spirit of Mrs. Benson, she is now surrounded by doctors, entrepreneurs, lawyers, nurses, coaches, writers, scientists, engineers and teachers, returning to pay homage to this little lady from New York who turned a classroom in the city of Fountain Valley into a transformation chamber.

We come to escape from an adult world that tries to make us not feel good about ourselves and return to a room with desks we can no longer fit in, but would give a million “Benson Bucks” to be in for one more day.

We all want to be with the teacher

that made us feel good and inspired us to do good. Mrs. Benson, the words I write would not be possible had you not given a timid little boy a reason to never give up.

On behalf of all the students you served, and the lives your students have then gone on to influence, I give you the three most important words in life: “We love you.”

Thank you for your goodness Thank you for your time, We’ve kept the love you gave us And promise to let our light shine.

About the writer: Steve Schultz is an English teacher at Fountain Valley High School. Steve is a contributing writer for the book “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times for Teens.” He is also a contributing writer four other other books, including “Hey Leader ... Wake Up and Hear the Feedback,” and “A+ Teaching: 180 Ways to Enhance Your Success As a Teacher,” both released by WalktheTalk Publishing.

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In four tournaments, the team advanced to four championship games, winning three and finishing second in the fourth.

Among the highlights, Fountain Valley rallied from a 10-1 deficit to defeat PlacentiaYorba Linda 18-10 and win by mercy rule in the May 25-27 Orange Canyon Tournament.

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SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD Fountain Valley’s U19 girls soccer team. Kiss My Grass, recently came away with top honors at the 32nd annual Rainbow Soccer Tournament held in Hawaii in July with an impressive Sportsmanship Award.

Region 5 outscored 80 other teams in the upper divisions to claim the prize, the highest honor any team can receive in AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization).

The players, coaches and spectators are graded on such criteria as respect for teammates and coaches, respect for opponents, respect for officials and respect for the game.

“This was the perfect way to end our season” said coach Steve Merickel “This was our

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The Fountain Valley Little League Junior All-Stars celebrate with the District 62 championship banner.

FV Little League Junior All-Stars Coaches: Jeff Motske, Steve Motske and John Kemper Players: Kyle Adams, Jacob Bitzer, Conrad Frick, Steven Gonzalez, Riley Hanson , Caleb Holbrook, Timmy Knowles, Mark Madrid, Tanner Motske, Azael Peralta, Parker Smith , Nick Taylor, Luke Wells Photo by BRETT HOLBROOK

BANNER SEASON FV Junior Little League All-Stars earn district title, fall just short in section play.

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and held on to win 4-3.

Fountain Valley finished 2-2 in the Section tournament. The team had a stellar season representing the city of Fountain Valley.

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In the District 62 tournament they began by beating Ocean View 12-2, but lost their second game to their regular season nemesis and the tournament host team Huntington Valley 13-4.

In the double-elimination tournament they beat Ocean View again 11-1 to earn the right to face Huntington Valley for the championship. In a nail-biter Fountain Valley defeated Huntington Valley 7-6 to force an extra game, and on July 1 Fountain Valley brought home the championship banner with a 10-2 victory.

In the Section 10 tournament in Aliso Viejo on July 13, Fountain Valley faced the host team and fell behind early, 6-0

in the second inning. From there they stormed back and overwhelmed Aliso Viejo by the score of 18-7.

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Lexie Geltman wants to be a professional photographer when she grows up ... or sooner.

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