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Current EventsTHE ORANGE COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY welcomes the Old Towne Orange, California Farmers and Artisans Market presented by Orange Home Grown. Held at the Historic, Villa Park Orchards Packinghouse, every Saturday from 9am to 1pm throughout the Fall and Winter seasons, a wonderful event takes place where one can find a farmers market full of fresh, locally grown fruits & vegetables, flowers, breads and other yummy stuff. More information can be found at our Links page at Orange Home Grown.org.Past 2012 Events Barbara Resnick was the recipient of the William T. Glassell Award Phil Brigandi presented the award. William T. Glassell Award The William T. Glassell Award is presented to individuals or groups that emphasize contributions to the preservation of our local heritage and service to Orange Community Historical Society. Members of the Board of Directors are not eligible. Past recipients are Gene Beyer, Wayne D. Gibson, YMCA Home Tours, Don Smith, Don Meadows, John French, Orange Historical Survey Advisory Board, Paul Clark, Orange National Bank, Joan Austin, Art Pargee, Ruth Evans, Louis Booth, Harold Dittmer, Old Towne Preservation Association, Phil Brigandi, Karen Leo, Ken Claypool, Alice Pitcher, Jane Newell, Joanne Coontz, Opal Patton, Alice Linnert, Bill Austin, Scott Parker, Shirley Perkins, Adrienne Gladson, Anita Freedman, Judy Schroeder, Richard and Ethel Burnette, Elaine Humphrey, David Hart,. Bruce Sinclair, the OCHS Walking Tour Committee, J. J. Friis and Tita Smith. Friends of the Orange Public Library was the recipient of the Florence Flippen Smiley Award. Jane Carmichael presented the award Florence Flippen Smiley Award In memory of Florence Flippen Smiley and her keen appreciation of local history, this award is given to individuals or groups that exemplify a commitment to the past and leave a lasting mark on community history. Past recipients are Duncan Clark, Leason Pomeroy, Harold Kibby, Peggy Calvert, Yolanda Alvarez, Lisa Ackerman, Nora Jacob and Janet Van Emon. 2012 Board of Directors The nominees were Aaron Alduenda, Bill Barron, Keith Burnside, Sandy Burnside, Jane Carmichael, Cathy Cebula Dencklau, Judy Beasley Denton, Buddy Hillebrecht, Dan Ryan, Bill Utter, Helen Walker, and Rosemarie Williams. The 50th Anniversary of Villa Park This year we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of Villa Park, a community with history beginning in the mid-19th century, when it was known as Mountain View. Our knowledgeable speaker was Bob Bell, a volunteer and community leader for over 50 years. He continues to be an independent and active real estate broker in the Villa Park and Orange Areas. Bob Bell served on the Villa Park City Council for sixteen years, including three separate one year terms as Mayor. He represented the City on the County Sanitation District and on the Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors. In 1959, he helped bring a fire station to Villa Park, where he served as one of the volunteer fire fighters for over 22 years, and 13 as fire chief. Bell has actively helped his community and church in numerous additional ways, including work with the YMCA, 4H, Covenant Presbyterian Church and School. Bob has resided in our area since 1944. Past 2011 EventsPlease take a look at just some of the events from the 2011 year here. |
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