Quiz answer, Rossmoor, Yorba Cemetery, etc.

Not one person even tried to guess the identity of the kid on the horse in my last post. It's George W. Bush. It must have been traumatic for him, since he's hardly spent any time in O.C. since. (Today's photo of "Dubya" at Santa Ana High School in 2000 is a rare exeption.)

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On a completely unrelated note, we send happy belated birthday wishes (1) to Orange County Historian Jim Sleeper.(2)

The Orange County Historical Society is planning a tour of the Yorba Cemetery on May 12. .

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The community of Rossmoor is celebrating their 50th Anniversary with a parade (May 5th), picnic (May 6th), and other fun events. For more information, see their anniversary website.
They are also selling 50th Anniversary T-Shirts and other commemorative items.

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The Orange County Historical Society is planning a tour of the Yorba Cemetery on May 12. With experts Ann Nepsa and Melanie Goss leading the charge, this should be an educational and fun (yes, fun) event.

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1) Since the birthday in question was last week, and since wishes don't work retroactively, these belated good wishes may either be applied to the rest of this year, or may be saved and used all at once on next year's birthday, at the discretion of the wishee.

2) Sleeper's Orange County Almanac of Historical Oddities (3rd Edition) is available again for a limited time through the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society. Price: $15. Visit their online store for details.