Foothills Sentry June 2023

Page 7 Foothills Sentry June 2023 We’re excited to welcome you to Sunrise of Orange, conveniently located in the heart of Orange County next to Old Towne Orange. Come tour our model suites and community amenities, meet our team, and learn more about the truly exceptional living experience we tailor to you. We can’t wait to meet you. Call 714-409-9363 to schedule your personal tour. Extraordinary Senior Living Has Arrived NOW OPEN IN ORANGE • Elegant studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites • Beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces, patios, and a walking path with benches • Seasonal menus with daily specials crafted by our talented culinary team ORANGE Visit SunriseOrangeCA.com/Sentry to view our floor plans and photo gallery. Assisted Living | Memory Care 1301 E. Lincoln Avenue, Orange, CA 92865 © 2023 Sunrise Senior Living Call Rob! TERMITE/PEST INFESTATION? 25% OFF PEST SERVICE $ 150 OFF TERMITE SERVICE Get a FREE Quote! (714) 628-6570 www.oldtownetermite.com Open 24/7 FREE INSPECTIONS! PRICE MATCH GUARANTEED! • Local Treats • Wood Repairs (In House) • Termite Fumigations • & Much More Rob Doughty Family Owned & Operated for 30+ Years Mud tube infestation of Subterranean termites. ElMo Nature Center renamed to honor founder The one-acre plot of native plants, mature trees, flowers, a 200-foot stream, wildlife and meandering paths adjacent to El Modena High School has been renamed the Jeanne Carter Na- ture Center in honor of its vision- ary founder. Carter was honored at a cer- emony hosted by the Orange Uni- fied School District, April 21, at the nature center she has nurtured for over 50 years. With the onset of Earth Day and the ensuing public interest in the environment, Carter, an ElMo chemistry teacher, started a class on that topic in 1972. Her students, she recalls, wanted to do more than talk about it. They wanted to see, touch and experi- ence nature and an unused lot on campus became their classroom. Conservative Patriots will meet in June The last meeting of the Conser- vative Patriots of Orange County before summer break is Thurs., June 15. The guest speaker will be Mike Morrell, speaking to “Fathers and Men in the Battle.” Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at the Santa Ana Elks Lodge, 1751 Elk St. A buffet is available for $30 per person with advance purchase online to conservativepatriotso- foc.org or Peggy Baranyay, (714) 828-1289 or swtmthr@sbcglobal. net. Tickets at the door are $30 for members; $35 for nonmembers. No meetings will be held in July and August. Over the years, volunteers and local groups created hardscaping, fencing and seating areas. Stu- dents and community members planted native vegetation, tended to it and cared for the maturing trees. Boy Scouts earned Eagle Scout status with projects there; Girl Scouts created projects for the Gold Award. The center is not open to the public, but is a favorite field trip for elementary school classes. High School students, paired with elementary students, lead the tours, answer questions and encourage interactive activities. That is what is so unique about the Nature Center, Carter empha- sizes: the high school students are the docents for the younger kids. The center, the only one of its kind in Orange County, is also The Jeanne Carter Nature Center is home to sycamore, eucalyptus and redwoods. Native flowers bloom in the spring. Jeanne Carter and Jacqui Nunez used for El Modena theater, art and dance events. Students are also welcome to come to the cen- ter to think, draw, read or enjoy a moment of quiet. Jeanne Carter reflects on five decades of students meeting nature. Photos by Tony Richards