Newspaper Orange County Post May 13, 1986 Amy Bull Crist Birthday Bash

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Newspaper "Orange County Post" May 13, 1986 Amy Bull Crist Birthday Bash

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Orange County Post (May 13, 1986) details the 80th birthday celebration for Amy Bull Crist, often called the "First Lady of Orange County". Event Overview Date and Attendance: The gala took place on Sunday, April 27, 1986, with over 500 guests in attendance. Notable Guests: Attendees included local business people, elected officials, and former students. Telegrams were read from national executives and the Governor. Charitable Impact: The event raised approximately $30,000 for Amy’s favorite charities. Notable Moments and Figures The "Hash" Column: Written by John Bruen, Sr., the article interprets the Roman numeral "LXXX" (80) as "L" for love and "Xs" for kisses galore. Awards: Amy received a framed metal engraved certificate from the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) for her efforts in preserving the Goshen Historic Track. Key Participants: * Harold J. Jonas: A Professor Emeritus and historian who was chosen to light the 80 candles on the birthday cake. Family: Amy was joined by her sisters, Helen Vandervort and Jo Brown, along with younger members of the Bull family. Entertainment: A blind client from Occupations Inc. performed "We Are the World," leading to a room-wide singalong. The Grand Finale The celebration concluded with a speech by Amy Bull Crist, described by Bruen as being as "mirthful and witty as a custom built luxury Rolls Royce". She thanked the sponsors and contributors who helped make the gala a success.

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