Foothills Sentry August 2020

Foothills Sentry Page 10 August 2020 We’re responding by making at least a three percent cut to our budget. We also plan to dip into “rainy-day” funds. We understand that many of our customers may also be looking at household budget cuts, or facing job furloughs or unemployment. That’s we have also decided to defer a planned water rate increase that would have been effective on February 1, 2021. Our board of directors has taken this step so our customers can focus on recovery and not an increase in their water bills. Just like residents and businesses, EOCWD’s budget has been impacted by COVID-19. For more information go to bit.ly/2BYDGn7 (case-sensitive) A post-4th of July fire burned 21 acres in Irvine Park before being contained by some 100 firefighters, water-dropping helicopters and a plane dispensing Phos-Chek retardant. It took an hour and 24 minutes for firefighters to stop its progress. Fire authorities believe the July 5 blaze was started by fireworks. Photo by Christopher Kegel Tustin resident David le Cocq captured the comet Neowise in Joshua Tree, July 18. He used a Nikon F4.5; exposure time was 20 seconds. The comet, which comes around every 6,800 years, was visible in the night sky above the foothills through the end of July. Here is your perfect little man! Arrow came to the rescue several months ago, as he had been hit by a car and broke his pelvis. He has been on bed rest, and just received clearance from the veterinarian to go on walks and – most importantly – go to a new forever home. Ar- row is five years old, and a real little lovebug. He has been neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. If you are ready to get big love from a tiny nine-pounder, email Friends of Orange County’s Homeless Pets at fochp@yahoo.com . Looking for love Photos Courtesy Turville Photography The Medallion awardees are, from rear left: Tashi Rios, Kaylee Jansema, Aubrey Wade, Emma Goggins; front, from left, Katherine Chrystie, Jaime Francois, Jillian Kridle, Haley Cheyne, Danielle Wolfe, Raevyn Wolfenstien, Elizabeth Chrystie; not pictured were Luke Belinsky, Victoria Lanzone and Tatum McCandless. It was a magical night for 11 graduating high school seniors and their families. After COVID- related delays, the Class of 2020 Assisteens, an Auxiliary of As- sistance League of Orange, were honored at the 53rd Annual Me- dallion Presentation, held out- doors at The French Estate. The white-gowned seniors were formally introduced and awarded Medallions by their mothers, in thanks for their years of philanthropic service to the Or- ange community and leadership within the organization. The traditional father-daughter dance and dinner followed. Jaime Francois was honored with the NORMA Award, named after lifetime member Norma Hock- ensmith; Tashi Rios received the Coveny Spirit Award, named af- ter founding member Mrs. Carl- ton Coveny, for her ability to reach out to younger members, and her uplifting attitude. The Most Outstanding Assis- teen Award was given to Danielle Wolfe, for her positive, giving Assisteens honored at 53rd Medallion spirit. During the event, the gavel was handed down from the 2019- 20 Chairman Kaylee Jansema to Kaitlyn Ambriz Holl, the incom- ing chair. Only one award is giv- en to adult. Parent Alice Chrystie was the recipient of the Medallion Circle Award for her volunteerism and dedication.