Foothills Sentry October 2020

Foothills Sentry Page 22 October 2020 Parade honors veteran on his 98th birthday Bill Scott was honored for his military service in World War II on his 98th birthday with a sur- prise drive by parade on Sept. 13. Over 100 vehicles, including veterans on Harleys and several Model T Fords, paraded past the 58-year Orange resident’s home, as neighbors lined the streets. Officials from the Veterans of Foreign Wars-Orange Chapter presented him with an honorary membership, and Mayor Mark Murphy stopped by. Approxi- mately 60 celebrants gathered outside to share birthday cake, good wishes, and thank him for his service. Member Alice Prothero won for Best 40s Costume. The Best Themed Car was decorated by, left to right, Shirley Mullens, Valerye Golub, Barbara Walsh and Sandy Benz. Winners of the Prettiest Car were, left to right, Geri Walker, Karen Wooley and Jan Hildenbrand. Vikki Murphy and Dana Guns won for Most Supportive Car. Assistance League of Orange kickoff to celebrate 80 years Assistance League of Orange is observing its 80th continuous year of philanthropic endeavors, serving the community of Or- ange. To kick off the yearlong cele- bration, volunteer members deco- rated their vehicles and donned vintage clothing from the 1940s to parade through the city, culmi- nating at President Norma Hock- ensmith’s home for prizes, music and snacks from that era. The organization was created in 1941 by 33 members, with the stated purpose of serving those in need in the City of Orange. Within nine years of its incep- tion, it was granted chapter status with the national organization. Initially, philanthropic assistance was individualized: funds were raised for a child’s tonsillectomy, incubators for the county hospi- tal, milk and oranges for a school. Today, ALO impacts the lives of children, families, veterans, seniors, students and the home- less with over 15 philanthropic programs provided by over 350 volunteers, including Chapter and Orange Blossoms and Assisteens Auxiliaries.