Foothills Sentry Page 10 OCTOBER 2025 President Trump and MAGA Republicans are using Texas and other states to change election results and weaken checks and balances. They want to eliminate California's values from the nation's politics. VOTE YES ON PROP 50 TO DEFEND CALIFORNIA. The Election Rigging Response Act YES ON CA PROP 50 SAY NO TO TRUMP’S POWER GRAB! www.CentralOCDems.com The delicious Boysenberry was created in Orange County By Guy Ball Local historian Chris Jepsen will discuss Rudy Boysen and his development of the deliciously unique Boysenberry at the next monthly meeting of the Orange County Historical Society. The Boysenberry’s story is so improbable, it’s surprising the juicy berry survived to go into commercial production. The tale winds across California like a vine – from Merced County, to Napa, to Fullerton, to Buena Park, to Tustin and to Anaheim where Rudy Boysen (1895-1950) became the city’s beloved parks director. Jepsen shares his research on the Boysenberry, the creative and hardworking Boysen, the critical contributions of Walter Knott and Knott’s Berry Farm, and how the berry – after nearly disappearing from the world at least twice – is making another comeback. Chris Jepsen is the longtime president of the Orange County Historical Society and an independent historian. He's a frequent lecturer; has created museum exhibits and historical tours; and has written for historical journals, magazines, and his own blog, "The OC History Roundup." Jepsen wrote the first significant article about Rudy Boysen and the Boysenberry for OCHS’ journal, "Orange Countiana," and continues to research the subject today. The meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 9, starting at 7:30 p.m., at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2400 N. Canal St., Orange. Attendance is free for OCHS members or a $5 donation for nonmembers. For more information about the Orange County Historical Society, local history, and future meetings, visit OrangeCountyHistory.org. Boy Scout Troop 850 invites families to an open house Boy Scout Troop 850, serving the cities of Villa Park, Orange, Anaheim Hills and surrounding communities will hold an open house to introduce scouting, in general, and the troop, in particular, to families interested in joining, Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Cerro Villa Middle School auditorium. Troop 850 is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Villa Park and has been active since 1965. The Troop meets during the school year on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at Cerro Villa Middle School. The Troop features an active scouting program with meetings, campouts, backpacks, day events, summer camp, and high adventure excursions. Typically, there is a planned outing every month and a visit to a week-long camp each summer. The Troop emphasizes leadership skills and has a high percentage of Eagle Scouts and Scouting alumni support. The open house is designed for boys ages 11-17 and their families, for parents looking for a program that combines outdoor adventure with character development, and friends and classmates of current scouts who want to join an activity-driven, welcoming group. Attendees will meet scouts, leaders and their families, learn about the outdoor programs, discover “Banana University,” the troop’s unique and long-standing leadership training seminar, tour the meeting location and find out how scouting builds confidence, resilience and friendships. Cerro Villa Middle School is located at 17852 Serrano Avenue. Email info@troop850.com or visit troop850.com. U.S. Navy veteran and Elks member Wayne Nowakowski stands before his newly mounted flag. American Legion Post 132 President Diana Trujillo, second from left, accepts a donation from Elks Lodge #1475 Exalted Ruler Kelley Martinez, far left, and officers Stephanie Fitzpatrick, John Carnes, Wanda McWhirter, Tom Wilkerson and Larry Mamchur. Orange Elks support veterans and community partners Flags Over Orange was created by the Orange Elks to provide a flag for a military, police, fire, veteran, senior or disabled person that needs help mounting an American flag. The Orange Elks will install a flag kit that includes a solar light to keep the flag properly displayed and illuminated overnight. A new flag was installed for Orange Elks member Wayne Nowakowski, a U.S. Navy veteran. American Legion Post No. 132 is one of the lodge’s community partners. The Post suffered a broken water pipe, and the Orange Elks donated $5,000 to help with the $30,000 repair bill.
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