Foothills Sentry Page 10 MARCH 2026 en toall ardeners oexhibit able at: ange.org 36-5919 66 ardens FESTIVAL FLOWERS OF The Woman’s Club of Orange Presents: 87th Annual Spring Flower Show Saturday, April 11, 2026 12 Noon to 4 PM Competition open to all amateur Gardeners noentry Fee toexhibit Information available at: www.womanscluboforange.org or call 714-836-5919 Woman’s Club of Orange, 121 S. Center St., Orange 92866 Orange Non-Profit of the Year 2024 Non Profit License #95-1385689 All net proceeds benefit WCO Charities Free-to-enter professionally-judged show Plants and floral arrangements on display from local gardens Vendors - Plant Sales - Cafe - Sweet Shop Hourly Opportunity Drawings! free admission! oall ners hibit e at: e.org 5919 ns FESTIVAL FLOWERS The Woman’s Club of Orange Presents: 87th Annual Spring Flower Show Saturday, April 11, 2026 12 Noon to 4 PM Competition open to all amateur Gardeners noentry Fee toexhibit Information available at: www.womanscluboforange.org or call 714-836-5919 Woman’s Club of Orange, 121 S. Center St., Orange 92866 Orange Non-Profit of the Year 2024 Non Profit License #95-1385689 All net proceeds benefit WCO Charities Free-to-enter professionally-judged show Plants and floral arrangements on display from local gardens Vendors - Plant Sales - Cafe - Sweet Shop Hourly Opportunity Drawings! free admission! Two decades of l’ amour et le mariage It has been 20 years since Madame Fatima Pazargadi first held a wedding in her Villa Park High School AP French class, a spontaneous activity that has become a beloved annual tradition. The full-scale event brings culture, theatrics, ceremony and enrichment to the student body and beyond, with Cerro Villa Middle School French students, school officials, OUSD trustees, Villa Park councilmen and others in attendance. The ceremony is conducted entirely in French, with Madame’s top scholars selected to participate in the ensemble that includes garland holders, readers, bridesmaids in pink holding spring flower bouquets, and groomsmen in vests and bow ties. This year, Sadie Clemmons was selected as the bride, and Tyler Rallison as the groom, with Darla Flynn as the officiant. Sadie was escorted down the aisle by Principal Dennis McCuistion, acting as Father of the Bride; Kathy Moffat, former OUSD Trustee, was the Mother of the Groom. Adding a special international touch, the Maid of Honor, Sophia Masciana, is a foreign exchange student from Belgium. The Best Man was Donald McCarrol III. The Orange High School JROTC Color Guard added pageantry, with its arch of swords for the bridal couple. The event is planned and coordinated by students, French Club Co-Presidents Ivy Lloyd, Alia Erkelens and Lexi McCarroll, teaching skills such as leadership, teamwork and problemsolving. Each year, the wedding gown, dresses, colors and themes are new. The theme for the 20th French wedding was “The Royal Wedding,” with tablescapes featuring delicate pink and white florals, a two-tier wedding cake, and a reception featuring sweet crepes. The impact has been longlasting. Past planners, club presidents, and participants — including former brides and grooms — have gone on to receive leadership scholarships from prestigious universities such as UC Berkeley. And many return each year to celebrate the French Wedding with Madame. Miss Orange, Kalista Brown, left, and emcee Connie Benson Former KCAL/CBS reporter Dave Lopez was the featured speaker. From left, co-chair Jennifer Weerheim; Miss Orange Kalista Brown; Cooper Adams, Fire Cadet of the Year; Battalion Chief Casey Fieldhouse, Manager of the Year; Fire Captain Stephan Fan, Firefighter of the Year; Fire Chief Alan Velasco and co-chair Janine Storm. Bride Sadie Clemmons and groom Tyler Rallison walk beneath the sword arch at the annual Villa Park High French wedding. From left, co-chair Jennifer Weerheim, Orange Police Chief Adam Jevec, Police Service Officer Megan Parent; Sergeant Trevor Nelson; Officer Logan Shryock; Detective Nykolo Gonzalez, Miss Orange Kalista Brown; Jimmy and Julie Brown; and co-chair Janine Storm. Elks honor police and fire The Orange Elks annually honor law enforcement officers and firefighters at a dinner event that reflects the Elks’ appreciation for those who risk their lives to protect the City of Orange. The co-chairmen of the event were Jennifer Weerheim and Janine Storm, with Connie Benson as the emcee. Miss Orange Kalista Brown, sang the national anthem and helped present the awards. Dave Lopez, a retired TV reporter from CBS/KCAL9, was the guest speaker, sharing many stories from his reporting days. Fire Chief Alan Velasco presented awards to Cooper Adams, Fire Cadet of the Year; Battalion Chief Casey Fieldhouse, Manager of the Year; Captain Stephan Fan, Firefighter of the Year. Unable to attend were Alik Amoranto, Fire Reserve of the Year, and Lucy Echavarria, Clerical/Non-Sworn Employee of the Year. Orange Police Chief Adam Jevec presented awards for Meritorious Service to Sergeant Trevor Nelson, Officer Logan Shryock, and Police Service Officer Megan Parent. The Elks Drug Awareness Co-Chairmen Julie and Jimmy Brown introduced Detective Nykolo Gonzalez as the lodge's entry for consideration for the Enrique Camarena Award, which will be awarded at the Elks Grand Lodge Convention in July. Camarena was an 11-year DEA agent who was kidnapped, brutally tortured, and then murdered in Mexico in 1985. The award is given to a law enforcement officer who has made a significant contribution in drug prevention and who personified Camarena's belief that one person can make a difference. Father of the Bride Principal Dennis McCuistion and French teacher Madame Pazargadi Museum talk features Tustin Civil War veterans By Guy Ball The Tustin Museum’s March “Night at the Museum” features local historian Tim Zierer. He will share information about some of the 33 Civil War veterans profiled in his just-published book, "Civil War Veterans of Tustin, California," who fought on many of the major battlefields of the war. Several participated in Sherman’s March to the Sea, and a number were on hand for Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. All were young; 14 of the 33 were teenagers. After the war, they became part of a great westward migration that eventually brought them to the small southern California town of Tustin. Tim Zierer has spent several years researching the residents through military records, news articles, family stories, cemetery lists and old documents. He will have copies of his book available for purchase and to sign. This Night at the Museum meeting will be Thursday, March 26, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 395 El Camino Real. Tickets are $20 per person and $15 for members. For more information and tickets, visit TustinHistory.com or call (714) 731-5701. Orange finances made public via website portal The City of Orange has launched its new Open Finance portal, reinforcing the city’s ongoing commitment to transparency and fiscal accountability. The interactive platform gives residents an accessible, easy-tounderstand view of how city revenue is collected and how public funds are allocated. Open Finance features dynamic charts, graphs, and tables that allow users to explore both high-level financial summaries and detailed data related to the city’s operating funds and capital projects. The portal is designed to make complex financial information more approachable, helping the community better understand how public resources support city services and priorities. Financial data is updated weekly, and includes both current and historical information from recent years, providing valuable context and insight into the city’s financial trends over time.
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