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The Wrecking Crew
53 - Sep / Oct 12
In the 1960s when Denny Tedesco’s father, Tommy, went to work each day, rather than carrying a briefcase, he left the house with his guitars. While the younger Tedesco understood his father was a musician, he didn’t realize until he reached adulthood the significance of...
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In the 1960s when Denny Tedesco’s father, Tommy,...
Kim VanDerHoek
52 - Jul / Aug 12
When Kim VanDerHoek won a poster contest in kindergarten and received art supplies as her reward, she stifled disappointment over not getting a trophy like the second place winner. In retrospect, she realizes the oil pastels and watercolors were an excellent choice for a budding artist.
“The...
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When Kim VanDerHoek won a poster contest in kindergarten and...
Dr. Tom Campbell
52 - Jul / Aug 12
Dr. Tom Campbell
Growing up in Chicago in the 1950s under the watchful eye of seven older siblings, parents and a grandmother, Chapman’s Dean of the Law School, Tom Campbell, counts himself blessed many times over. “My home life consisted of a nurturing environment focused...
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Dr. Tom Campbell
Growing up in Chicago in...
PM Romero
52 - Jul / Aug 12
Band members Ishmael Herring (left) and PM Romero (right) have been busy recording their debut release, The Great Recession, at PM’s studio in Old Towne. Their band, known as William Pilgrim and the All Grows Up, is also showcased in a new music video that was filmed...
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Band members Ishmael Herring (left) and PM Romero...
Bright Electric
52 - Jul / Aug 12
Owner of Bright Electric, Mark Bright (center) specializes in electrical projects for historic home renovations. He is pictured here with two of his electricians, Raul (left) and Anthony (right).
With a name like Bright, what better profession to pursue than becoming an electrician?
Owner of Bright Electric,...
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Owner of Bright Electric, Mark Bright (center) specializes in...
Cross Design & Construction
52 - July / August 12
General contractor Mike Williams recently completed a historic home renovation on North Grand. His company, Cross Design & Construction, also handles additions and new-home builds.
Growing up in Orange, general contractor Mike Williams acquired an appreciation for old things at an early age, spending a lot of...
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General contractor Mike Williams recently completed a historic...
Jadtec Security
52 - July / August 12
Based in Orange, Jadtec Security Services provides monitoring services for residential and commercial clients. Pictured above are (from right) Jadtec Vice President, Kelly Webber, Account Executive, Carol Brooks and President John Lusty.
Based at 1520 West Yale Avenue, Jadtec Security Services has deep roots in Orange. What started as a computer business in...
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Based in Orange, Jadtec Security Services provides monitoring services for residential...
SunSpark Yoga
52 - July / August 12
SunSpark Yoga in Old Towne occupies a historic building in Old Towne, where owners Ernie and Stacey Schuerman (pictured above) have transformed the space into a dedicated yoga studio featuring earth-friendly bamboo floors and a cadre of Alliance-certified yoga instructors.
Always dreaming of owning their own yoga...
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SunSpark Yoga in Old Towne occupies a historic building...
Chapman University Economic Forecast Update
52 - Jul / Aug 12
In the January/February issue of the Plaza Review, we reported the findings of the 34th annual 2012 Chapman University Economic Forecast Update. The recently-released June 2012 Economic & Business Review covering the U.S., California and Orange County economic forecasts for 2012-13, revealed that for the...
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In the January/February issue of the Plaza Review,...
Orange Ambassadors
52 - Jul / Aug 12
As Miss City of Orange 2012, Megan Wisler enjoys dispelling stereotypes. “Many people wonder if I was a toddler in a tiara, but they quickly see that isn’t the case when they talk to me,” she says. “I love it when they realize that beauty...
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As Miss City of Orange 2012, Megan Wisler...