Foothills Sentry Page 6 NOVEMBER 2025 BRUNCH | LUNCH | DINNER | SPECIAL EVENTS Sit Down & Sip Up. It’s... HAPPY HOUR MONDAY FRIDAY FROM 3PM 6PM OpenTable Diner’s Choice 2025 Winner Best Ambiance, Best Steak 6410 EAST CHAPMAN AVE. | 714.997.2910 THEORANGEHILLRESTAURANT.COM ORANGEHILLRESTAURANT ORANGEHILLEATS The Fireman’s Memorial, held Oct. 14 at Irvine Park, honors Orange County firefighters who passed away within the last year. Friends of Bob Bell, who died in March, remembered him for his 21 years of service as a Villa Park volunteer firefighter; he served as chief for 15 years and represented the Villa Park City Council on the Orange County Fire Authority Board for 16 years. From left, VP Councilman Robert Frackelton, Bob's daughter Mindy Bell and Steve Palmer. Not pictured, VP Rotarians Eric Sense and Greg Mills. Tustin History Society to host annual party The Tustin Area Historical Society (TAHS) will hold its annual members and guests party on Saturday, Nov. 22. The event will feature appetizers and wine from Red Hill Winery, music by keyboardist Ron Kobayashi, and living history from descendants of early Tustin families. Randy Ema will share his passion for automobile restoration and Janet Peal will share remembrances of TAHS cofounder Vivien Owen. The event, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Clifton C. Miller Community Center, 300 Centennial Way, is free to TAHS members. Contact the Tustin Museum, (714) 7315701. Wanted: Residents to serve on the North Tustin Advisory Committee By Vicente Sarmiento 2nd District Supervisor Public participation is the cornerstone of a well-functioning democracy. When residents engage—whether through serving on committees, volunteering, voting, or staying active in civic discussions—they help build a government that is responsive, inclusive and effective. County commissions and committees play a crucial role in advising policymakers, ensuring community voices are heard, and helping shape projects that impact residents' daily lives. That is especially true for unincorporated areas of the county, where residents are directly represented by their supervisor, and where these committees are the places we turn to for local resident input. We are currently seeking to fill two openings on the North Tustin Advisory Committee. This committee is responsible for reviewing and commenting on proposed land development projects within the geographic area of North Tustin, which is comprised of all the unincorporated areas, as defined by the North Tustin Specific Plan. The committee considers permit applications for new construction, zoning requests for new buildings, and improvements to residential and commercial properties in the area. These are projects that can have an impact on the daily quality of life and on the character of a neighborhood. The committee meets on an as-needed basis, with meetings scheduled on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Applicants wanting to serve on the committee must reside in the unincorporated neighborhoods east of the 55 Freeway and roughly bounded by Fairhaven Avenue to the north and Irvine Boulevard to the south (see map). Interested individuals may submit their current resume to Manuel Escamilla in my office by email at manuel.escamilla@ ocgov.com, and complete a short application. I urge everyone to explore these opportunities to serve and contribute to your neighborhood’s quality of life. SCC kicks off Esports Santiago Canyon College’s (SCC) Esports team launched its first season as an officially recognized sport with a singles Super Smash Bros. tournament, Sept. 19, in the college’s new Esports Lab. The event drew approximately 75 players and fans from across Southern California, including competitors from Orange Unified School District, Anaheim Union High School District, Orange Coast College, University of California, Irvine, San Diego State University, California State University and Cal State San Bernardino. Out of 55 competitors, SCC earned 17th place in its debut tournament. “This was a strong showing considering this was the first tournament that many of my students have ever played in,” said Esports Coach Roshan Uma. “We are always going to aim to get to the Top 16 each tournament, with more tournaments slated throughout the semester.” The SCC Esports program provides students with competitive opportunities while building teamwork, strategy and digital skills. For more information about SCC Esports, visit sccollege.edu. The portion of North Tustin outlined in red is within Supervisor Sarmiento’s Second District. He is seeking North Tustin Advisory Committee candidates from the district he is responsible for. The advisory committee, however, has representatives from and serves the entirety of North Tustin.
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