Page 9 Foothills Sentry SEPTEMBER 2025 You can STOP THE SPREAD of the GOLD SPOTTED OAK BORER. People are a primary source of the spread of this invasive insect. Don’t move firewood. Buy it where you burn it. Information at ucanr.edu/sites/gsobinfo Phil Knoll Free estate planning workshop returns to Orange library Financial & Estate Literacy (FEL) is bringing its no-charge financial education workshop series back to the Orange Public Library, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. The six-week series, titled “It’s Your Estate!,” is specifically designed for adults aged 55 and older. Its goal is to give older adults the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about their finances. Guest speakers present on a different topic each week and are vetted volunteer industry experts with a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of participants. The series includes a detailed look at estate planning, wills and trusts, retirement account planning, tax advantages for philanthropy, trustees and executors. FEL founder Peter Kote is the longtime moderator of the sessions in Orange. “There will be no salespeople — it’s a safe environment that your mother can attend,” he emphasizes. Presenters are not provided with the participants’ contact information. Both in-person and virtual options for the workshops are available. To register for the Orange Public Library series online, visit iyme.org or call (714) 288-2468. The Library is located at 407 E. Chapman. The organization offers two sixweek tracks, “It’s Your Money!” and “It’s Your Estate!,” currently at nine libraries and senior centers across Orange County. For the full, countywide workshop schedule, visit iyme.org for more information or email reachus@itsyourmoneyandestate.org. Knoll continues to roll Orange's own Phil Knoll, 89 years young, won two gold medals at the California Senior Games, competing in the 5 kilometer and 10 kilometer time trials. The Games are held in several locations throughout California; Knoll competed on June 17 and 18 in El Dorado Park in Long Beach, part of the Pasadena Senior Games. There were 30 cyclists, ranging from age 50 on up. Knoll had the fastest time in his 85-89 age group for the two-wheel recumbent bikes, but also beat some of the “younger regular road bike guys” in ages 70-74, 75-79 and 80-84. He has been competing since 2014. Phil still cycles about 110 miles each week, and plans to continue to compete. He has bicycled for Left to right are Elks Henry Hwang, JC Cortez, Angela Ambriz, Kevin Wagner and Tiffany Montero, cooking for the Hangout Club. Orange Elks cook for the Hangout Group The Orange Elks epitomize the “Elks Care and Elks Share” motto with the Hangout Group. The Hangout Group is a monthly get-together for children with special needs to have fun and enjoy a day in the park. It is also a day for parents to meet and socialize with other parents. Fifteen lodge members cooked hamburgers and hotdogs and served them with all the “fixins” to about 20 kids and their family members. Elks do what Elks do best, supporting our lodge members and other family members who have kids with special needs. CRAFT HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE WOMANSCLUBOFORANGE.ORG Fair FREE ADMISSION, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC BRING A FRIEND, RAFFLE SWEET SHOP LUNCH AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE HALLOWEEN, CHRISTMAS & THANKSGIVING ITEMS SAT. OCT 4 2025 | 9AM TIL 4PM TH 121 S CENTER ST, ORANGE, CA 92866 Woman's Club of Orange CONTACT LINDA HICKS 714.213.4411 Orange will not relieve Mabury Ranch of tree burden The Orange City Council rejected a request by the Mabury Ranch Homeowners Association (HOA) to transfer maintenance responsibility for 226 mature trees along public right of ways to the city. The council voted 4-3 against the proposal at its Aug. 12 meeting. The pine, eucalyptus, elm and crape myrtles were planted along Serrano, Cannon, Mt. McKindley, Yellowstone and Orange Park Boulevard by the developer when Mabury Ranch was built in the late 70s, early 80s. It was, however, never clear to either the city or the HOA who had responsibility for those trees. The HOA maintains the trees within its borders, but those on the public right of ways have been an issue for years. The HOA began negotiating with Orange staff regarding the city takeover of tree maintenance about eight years ago. A thorough review of the documents and council meeting minutes related to the streetside trees indicated that no one had ever been designated caretaker. During the negotiations, a city arborist examined the trees in question and found that many of the Canary Island Pines had defects and were planted too close to private retaining walls without adequate soil. The arborist concluded that 126 trees should be removed, at a cost of $80,000. The remaining trees required pruning, for an additional $19,000. Mabury Ranch agreed to reimburse the city $16,000 for the pruning and provide $5,000 next year to replant some of the removed trees. The council, however, was reluctant to commit an initial $99,000 to cut down and prune trees while Orange is facing potential bankruptcy looming. The question of the city’s liability came up, should a diseased tree cause damage to other properties. The “ownership,” and thus liability, of those trees is not clear. It was noted, however, that Orange, and not the HOA, would likely be pursued for damages. Councilman John Gyllenhammer pointed out that the city would eventually have to accept responsibility for those trees and, from a cost perspective, should take it on sooner than later. The council however, found “sooner” to be too costly. Denis Bilodeau, Jon Dumitru, Kathy Tavoularis and Ana Gutierrez voted no. Mayor Dan Slater, Arriana Barrios and Gyllenhammer voted yes. decades, riding across America in 1980 to raise money for his music program at Peralta Junior High, and then subsequent bike tours supporting music programs at Cerro Villa Middle School. Last call for OPA Annual Fall BBQ and Dance Hurry and get your tickets for the Orange Park Acres 54th Annual Fall BBQ and Dance Saturday, Sept. 27. This OPA signature fundraiser will be held at the Sandford home. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. The event proceeds will benefit the 25-mile public multiuse trail system with connections to OC Regional Parks. The community is dedicated to the expansion of equestrian and animal keeping and, at 98 years old, is self sustaining with your support. The BBQ features traditional fare, silent and live auctions, plus dancing under the stars to the Chris Lozano Band, back by popular demand. The event is expected to sell out, so buy your tickets soon. For information and tickets online: orangeparkacres.org. To donate an auction item or volunteer to help contact Mary Nori Forester at (949) 244-9080.
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MjA1MjUy