Mihalek, Orbee, 1913-2006
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: 1913-2006Orbee Mihalek was one of Vista’s most avid boosters. She was born in San Diego County and her family moved here in 1939. She helped charter the Soroptimist Club of Vista and ran the Tot Lot, a nursery and kindergarten school, and was a successful businesswoman.
In 1964, she was the first woman elected to Vista City Council and served on the Council for the ensuing 12 years; she was mayor from 1970-72.
She was named Volunteer of the Year in 1981 and Women of Dedication in 2005 for her work as a member of the Salvation Army Board, and was a member of the Greater San Luis Rey Planning and Development Council, Women's Club of Vista, Country Dames, Country Friends, Emblem Club and American Red Cross and was a past president of the Vista Chamber of Commerce and the Tri-City Hospital foundation board."
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
"First dip in new Vista pool", 1970-08-25
File — Box 1: Series SC003-01
Identifier: SC003_001_00106
Scope and Contents
"Marlissa Crocker, Miss Vista, took the first dive into Vista's new $85,000 swimming pool at Monday dedication ceremonies attended by many local dignitaries at Washington Junior High School, including Mayor Orbee Mihalek (left), and G. C. Eikermann, Vista Unified School District superintendent. The pool was a joint venture of the city and the schools and was open to the public at noon today. It is the city's second swimming pool." [Opening happened Monday, August 24th.]
Dates:
Other: 1970-08-25