Foothills Sentry - September 2022

Foothills Sentry Page 6 September 2022 Family. Friends. Community. We’re all in this together. State Farm, Bloomington, IL 1801073 Ron Esparza, Agent Insurance Lic#: 0C79663 827 S. Tustin Ave Orange, CA 92866 Bus: 714-505-3400 ron@ronesparza.com Honoring our past Planning for our future adriennefororange.com PAID FOR BY GLADSON FOR COUNCIL 2022 ID#: 1397503 The 2022-23 Executive Board of the Woman’s Club of Orange consists of, front row from left, Irene Serna, president; Carol Allen, first vice president; Susan Lewis, secretary; Carol Calderwood, second vice president. Back row from left, Jodi Hess, corresponding secretary; Jan McGovney, financial treasurer; and Kathy Host, treasurer. The Woman’s Club invites readers to learn about this year’s programs and activities by calling (714) 744-6469 or visiting womanscluboforange.org . Silverado-Modjeska Rec & Parks Candidates Laurie Martz Parks and Rec can and should make our canyon parks “user- Ted Wright I am running for Recreation & Parks with Laurie Martz and Brittney Kuhn because we be- lieve the Parks District needs a board whose members can work together to streamline operations, increase programs, and maximize benefits for all residents. The three of us will emphasize the fol- lowing goals. Facilities: Maintain and devel- op the canyons’ parks and facili- ties so that residents have a sense of pride and always feel welcome. Activities: we need a broader range of events and activities for all ages. User-friendly policies: Make it easier for residents to use the fa- cilities. Residents should not feel overwhelmed by regulations and paperwork for the simplest activi- ties. Children’s Center: Make this an affordable option so that more canyon families can enroll their children. I am a teacher, administrator, parent and grandparent, and have lived in the canyons since 2013. I have experience serving on boards, both at work and with my church, which, like the Parks & Rec board, oversees a preschool. I am experienced with budgets and know firsthand the challenges of getting the most from limited funds. My experience has taught me the importance of not letting administrative tasks overshadow an organization’s true mission. I look forward to serving the can- yon communities. Candidate Jessie Bullis did not respond to Sentry requests for information. Candidate John Nelson could not be reached before publication. Those candidates, therefore, do not appear on this page. Andrew Ward Andrew Ward is a practicing engineer who has lived in Sil- verado since the mid nineties. He and his wife are raising their three children in the canyon, each of whom attended the Silverado Children’s Center. The Silverado Community Center has been an important part of his life, hosting favorite an- nual events such as the Canyon Concerts and the Easter Pancake Breakfast, as well as a great many family celebrations. Andrew would like to keep the SMRPD Board in the hands of lo- cal residents. Brittney Kuhn Since 2007, I have worked in education, including early child- hood and preschool, students with special needs in elemen- tary through high school, busi- ness communication and public speaking for college students, and yoga for adults. I have served on the Student Advisory Board at Chapman University since 2019, where I have planned and execut- ed many diverse events, which parallel what I hope to bring to the SMRPD Board. I received my B.A. from Chapman Univer- sity, where I am working toward my master's. As a parent of two children, ages 5 and 10, I aspire to grow recreational programs, not just for our youth, but also for the whole community. I love that I get to raise my children here, where people think about one another and band together through thick and thin, where nature is protected, nurtured and appreciated. I feel lucky to call the canyons my home, and I’m excited to have the opportunity to join the Silverado-Modjeska Recreation and Parks Board, where I hope to add to the wonderful community that already exists. Let’s put recreation back into the park and recreation for our youth and our community by giving ourselves the opportunity to connect, play and learn together. friendly.” We are a unique com- munity with a lot of talent. Our parks and rec board should turn its sails toward facilitating pro- grams and activities, and ease up on its risk management focus. Ready for a workshop? I’m running for the board with like-minded candidates, Brittney Kuhn and Ted Wright. Our goal is to make the use of our parks and community centers a “no-brain- er” for canyon residents. Simplify the process currently needed to use the community centers. Reduce the red tape. Ensure that canyon facilities, including the Children’s Center, are affordable for residents. I’m a parent of two kids who attended the Children’s Center and Silverado Elementary. I’m a landscape architect and have developed practical skills, like problem solving. I’m fortunate to have enjoyed 30 years of canyon life. I like the park events where the community comes together: the swap meet, country fair, chili cook-off and fabulous summer concert series. The volunteers who make these events happen and the fun of canyon life inspire me to run for the board. I’d appreciate your vote!