Tuesday, March 10, 2015 CANYON BEAT
By Janet Wilson By Michelle Mainville
Historical Havoc As the groundwork for the Ab-
bey project rapidly appears, more of historic Silverado Canyon dis- appears forever. Recent demoli- tions of structures from the old 1909 Holtz Ranch include turkey coops and the little iconic house on the hill. While no doubt struc- turally unsound, these remnants from Orange County’s past might possibly have been preserved as a gesture of good faith by the Nor- bertines, for whom this site is be- ing graded. During a recent visit to Washington, D.C., my children and I took in the many buildings and artifacts from our nation’s past. These monuments stand as historical evidence of who and what we are as a nation. When visitors witness these ties to the past firsthand, history comes alive for them. Unfortunately, for the canyons of Orange County, most of these ties are irretrievably broken as ranches are destroyed, historic libraries and schools are closed, and new developments change the character of these communities forever. Modjeska resident Bruce San-
ford Day, who paints historic Orange County with a thought- ful nod to the past, lamented that around here, “Anything precious gets destroyed.” Silverado does not seem to be faring well in the preservation of its history. Con- versely, the “castle” in Modjeska, damaged in the 2007 fire and vacant for years, is being pains- takingly preserved, thanks to its new owners. This project will enhance the historic home col- lection and beauty of Modjeska. Another jewel of Modjeska, the Helena Modjeska House and Gardens, was purchased by the Walker family in 1923. Luck- ily, they recognized its historical value and preserved it until it was later purchased by OC Parks.
One storm subsides Historically hectic, the SMRPD
monthly meeting started off calm- ly. Positive discussions included the newly organized Children’s Center and its new students, as well as the Silverado Commu- nity Center recreation days. Fun and games will be happening on select Saturdays, complete with new foosball and ping-pong ta- bles. As the meeting continued, directors presented their plans to spruce up the community center with a new gazebo and kitchen, in an effort to attract wedding clients. Ever-helpful community members offered reminders re- garding rules and regulations to help the board avoid costly fines, if such violations were somehow ever discovered. In other construction news, it
appears that Sully-Miller and the IRWD are finally wrapping up the new pipeline! Water will be shut down at the Silverado Com- munity Center, Fire Station 15, and the four residences that will be connected to the new pipeline. Next week, the final paving and striping of the roadway is sched- uled to take place only a couple of months behind schedule. Time to finally get that car aligned, or get new tires without fear of them being popped on the metal plates -- as happened to at least one unfortunate neighbor last week.
Another amps up Nature historically changes
the features of the canyons. As the month began, rain pounded and brought dreaded mudflows to residents of the Silverado burn areas. A little after the flash flood warning ended on March 2, resi- dent Judy Walters was surprised by “a deluge of rain and hail from the top of the mountain.” Mud- flow immediately followed, pass- ing over her retaining wall. “The mud came down with such force that it overtook all the sand bags and rice bales and formed a river of mud and debris.” Residents are currently organizing volunteers to help in the clean up. Another threat to some of Or-
ange County’s historic treasures is the goldspotted oak borer. This beetle, which has destroyed tens of thousands of oaks, has been spotted in trees in Weir Canyon. Thought to have been imported to the area by way of firewood, this pest was found in 56 mature oak trees. Of those infested, 20 were cut down and removed. OC Parks is working with the Irvine Ranch Conservancy to treat and preserve the rest of the affected coast live oak trees. Campers are encour- aged to “buy it where you burn it,” meaning that you should not take firewood from one location for use in another. This is the best way to stop the further spread of the beetles, and keep native oak trees healthy, according to the OC Fire Authority. Many thanks go to the volun-
teers of the “Soul Warming Soups Fundraisers” held inside the orig- inal barn structure from the early 1900s at the Giracci Winery. The $3,700 raised will be donated to the Silverado Children’s Center.
Save the date 10th Annual Silverado Chil-
dren’s Center Chili Cook-Off and Cinco de Mayo Festival, Irvine Lake, Sunday, May 3. Contact
chaypeterson@smrpd.org for chili booth or vendor info. Friends of the Library swap
meet, April 10-12 at the Silverado Community Center.
Foothills Sentry El Modena High School ju-
nior Amy Fernandez has been selected to attend the 2015 Con- gress of Future Medical Leaders in Boston in June. The congress is an honors-only program for high school students who want to be- come physicians, or go into medi- cal research fields. The purpose of the congress is to encourage these students to stay true to their goals, and provide them resources to help reach those targets. Fernandez was chosen by the
National Academy of Future Phy- sicians and Medical Scientists based on her academic achieve- ment, leadership potential and de- termination to serve humanity in the field of medicine.
Legacy
awards to be presented
It’s not too late to buy tickets
for the 2015 Legacy Awards and Celebration gala hosted by the Orange Public Library Founda- tion. The event, With a Little Help From Our Friends, will take place at Beckman Hall, Chapman University, 1 University Drive, on Sunday, March 29 from 4 – 8 p.m. This year’s honors go to The Ir-
vine Company for the gift of open space that surrounds Irvine Lake, and to Dean Kim and his OC Bak- ing Company for their generosity to the library and other nonprof- its. Guests will enjoy great food, spirits, unique live and silent auction opportunities, music by Beatles tribute band Sgt. Pepper, while Gaddi Vasquez and Mark Murphy share duties as masters of ceremonies.
across the country during the three-day meeting to hear Nobel Laureates and National Medal of Science winners discuss lead- ing medical research; receive advice from top medical school deans; hear stories from “medical miracle” patients; and learn about cutting-edge advances. Amy, who has been raised by
a single mother, said she has al- ways worked hard to achieve her goals, even when faced with fi- nancial difficulties.
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