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October’s Fountain Finder was Hai-Tao Wang. He received a $10 Starbucks gift card for emailing us a photo of its location. Who will with this month?

October’s Fountain Finder was Hai-Tao Wang. He received a $10 Starbucks gift card for emailing us a photo of its location. Who will with this month?

►Find the Fountain

There is a small picture of a fountain hidden among the pages of this magazine.
Barons Varsity takes the field against Marina at Westminster on Aug. 25. Photo by JACOB PARKER / Fountain V alley High School Alumni

Barons Varsity takes the field against Marina at Westminster on Aug. 25. Photo by JACOB PARKER / Fountain V alley High School Alumni

PURSUING EXCELLENCE

Fountain Valley High football program continues to grow under head coach David Gutierrez David Guiterrez is all about empowering his players. The Fountain Valley High School varsity football coach has his team heading in the right direction through the early preseason schedule.
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The Diecidue family − which includes Jim (FVHS teacher), Lisa ( Gisler teacher), Lauren (FVHS junior) and Julianne (Masuda 8th grader) − traveled to Spain during the summer.
FV Moms’ Chili Cookoff at Cox Elementary. Photo by MOLLY FITZGERALD / Luminaire Images Photography

FV Moms’ Chili Cookoff at Cox Elementary. Photo by MOLLY FITZGERALD / Luminaire Images Photography

CHILI COOKOFF

Four passionate competitors faced off in a spicy showdown at Facebook group Fountain Valley Moms' chili cookoff on August 27th! With pots bubbling and ladles in hand, these culinary contend-ers brought their A-game, each vying for the coveted title of chili champion.
Dr. Bennett and her family attended Lobsterfest at Mile Square Park. Photo Provided.

Dr. Bennett and her family attended Lobsterfest at Mile Square Park. Photo Provided.

PAIN TURNS TO PASSION

Dr. Stefanie Bennett finds peace in Green Valley and provides much needed pain relief for her patients Dr.
Artist rendering of the Universally Accessible Playground to be built at the FV Sports Park. Photo Provided

Artist rendering of the Universally Accessible Playground to be built at the FV Sports Park. Photo Provided

CITY FORGES AHEAD ON UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND PROJECT

The city and the Fountain Valley Community Foundation are collaborating on the first Universally Accessible Playground (UAP) and recreation area in Fountain Valley.

New development update

Current development activity in the city includes the construction of a 4,000-square-foot restaurant building to be located at the southwest corner of Bushard Street and Warner Avenue in the Plavan Plaza shopping center.
Michelle Gable was the guest speaker at the Fountain Valley Library’s Aug. 26 author event. Photo by Sonia Czupryk / Fountain Valley resident

Michelle Gable was the guest speaker at the Fountain Valley Library’s Aug. 26 author event. Photo by Sonia Czupryk / Fountain Valley resident

AUTHOR MICHELLE GABLE SPEAKS AT THE FOUNTAIN VALLEY LIBRARY

The Friends of the Fountain Valley Library held their first author event since COVID on Saturday, Aug. 26. More than 40 guests enjoyed a presentation by Michelle Gable, a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of six novels, including “A Paris Apartment.”
Adrienne Fielden, right, with Crystal Carlos, nurse manager, pediatrics/PICU/NICU. Photo provided

Adrienne Fielden, right, with Crystal Carlos, nurse manager, pediatrics/PICU/NICU. Photo provided

FV REGIONAL HOSPITAL CHILD LIFE THERAPIST EARNS COMPANY’S TOP HONOR

Fountain Valley Regional Hospital’s Adrienne Feilden was recently awarded the Tenet Healthcare Hall of Fame Award for her role as a child life therapist, and for being the ultimate patient advocate for pediatric and pediatric ICU patients and their families.