Foothills Sentry Page 10 FEBRUARY 2026 Trinity Junction... Take Two! Buy your tickets now for a show brought to you by the Trinity Players of Trinity Episcopal Church. Scan the QR Code to purchase tickets or purchase your tickets after Sunday Services at Trinity Episcopal Church in Orange, CA. It’s Trinity Players history! We are going back in time to the very first Trinity Players show and updating it for 2026. It’s also American History; the year...1943. You are in the audience of the opening of a new radio show: Trinity Junction! Thomas-Miller engagement Amanda Thomas and John Miller both from Orange will marry in Prescott, Arizona in March. Although both grew up in Orange and had mutual friends, their paths did not cross until later in life. Once they met, they were inseparable, knowing instantly that they had found their best friend forever. The couple live in Northern Arizona, where both are blessed to work remotely for their companies. They plan to have a small rustic wedding with immediate family and close friends. Neighbors spontaneously gathered to wish Shirley Johnson, center with flowers, a happy 90th birthday. Shirley and husband Merle are among the original owners in the Villa Woods tract. The friendly neighborhood regularly gathers for snow and sledding in December, a Halloween event and a 4th of July barbecue, all with great potlucks and camaraderie. This adorable bonded pair prove that love knows no bounds — even between mother Margo and son Milo. Margo is a gentle, petite calico with a heart as soft as her fur. She was a very young mom, and once her boy Milo no longer needed her constant care, she began to blossom and rediscover her playful kitten side. Now, she’s full of energy and joy — loving ear scratches, cozy blankets, and long naps in sunny windowsills. When she’s not relaxing, she’s playing right alongside her son, chasing toys or pouncing around the room. Milo, born around May 2025, is a bright orange tabby with fur as soft as a bunny’s and a personality to match. He’s adventurous, silly, and full of life — often found sleeping in the weirdest places and positions, from upside down on a chair to tucked inside a shopping bag. He loves spring toys, wand toys, and of course, cuddles with his mom. Though they are mother and son, Margo and Milo play more like siblings, zooming around together before curling up in a warm cuddle pile. Their bond is unbreakable — and their future family will be endlessly entertained and showered in affection. To meet this dynamic duo, or for more adoptable felines, contact MeeowzResQ, email office@ meoowzresq.org or call (714) 997-0868. Looking for love Elks launch Bereavement Committee The Orange Elks Lodge 1475 has established a Bereavement Committee to assist Elk families who have suffered the loss of a loved one. The committee, formed by Kevin Wagner, volunteers to help grieving families with the tasks and costs associated with receptions and get-togethers. Committee members will greet guests at the door, serve food, bus tables, and clean up. The bereavement committee will also provide flowers to the family on behalf of the Lodge. These volunteers, from left, Mendy Vanson, Pam Jung, Barbara Keeler, Mike Jung, Kevin Wagner, Carol Walters and Ann Wells, take their time to help a fellow Elk brother or sister at their time of sorrow. Equine Coach Kelley Chaplin and Levi, one of the rescued horses. Milo and Margo Three of the Whole Heart herd, including Levi, are Navajo Mustang babies, rescued in 2023 as their mothers went to slaughter. As prey animals, it took Dutton, the sorrel, a few days to learn he was safe and settle into life at the ranch; it took Serenity, the bay, a few months; and Levi, almost a year to realize he was safe and to trust humans. Today, these three are an integral part of the equine therapy herd. Rescued equines rescue humans By Andie Mills The equine property in Orange Park Acres is named Whole Heart Ranch OC, not only because owner Kelley Chaplin, with husband Scott, put her whole heart into building the ranch, but because it is a place where hearts heal. Individuals and groups, as young as age two and up to 83, come to mend their hearts after suffering grief and loss, trauma, substance abuse, PTSD, divorce, family troubles, mental health and autism spectrum challenges. Clients work with the welltrained members of her herd: seven horses and one donkey, all carefully chosen rescues. The exercise and therapies they do are under the direction of an equine coach or therapist. Clients do not usually ride, but work on the ground with such interactive exercises as grooming, leading, navigating obstacles. Horses mirror human emotions and body language, providing immediate and honest feedback that helps one gain self-awareness. Share the load Because a horse’s trust must be earned, participants learn to regulate themselves and establish a connection with the animal. The large, half-ton beasts are solid and sturdy enough to carry the burdens of grief, sadness and trauma, and hear the secrets of many. Even those who have never been near equines find safety and comfort in their presence. Originally a teacher, Chaplin began working with at-risk youth. She quickly realized that including animals, particularly the horses she loved, augmented the healing process, and facilitated a profound shift in how the participants interact with the world around them, and fostered confidence and resilience. It was her dream to open the ranch, to use her herd as cocoaches to help in recovery, utilizing their natural instincts to guide the sessions. Her dream came together eight short years ago, when she and husband Scott sold their Villa Park home and bought the ranch. She had become certified as an equine coach and founded Equine Assisted Coaching OC. Now, with the herd she has rescued, she helps to rescue humans and help them heal their hearts. For information about the experiential coaching, or about equine therapy training, see wholeheartranchoc.org. A young client interacts with gentle Dutton.
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