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40 - 2010

2010

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40 - Apr / May 10

Heirloom Tomatoes

with Erin Sladek

One blistering day several summers ago I opened the door and ushered my sister, Amy, inside. “Is it ready?” she whispered. I nodded and led her to my kitchen table where a one–pound ‘Marianna’s Peace’ heirloom tomato occupied the better part of a dinner plate.... Read More →

One blistering day several summers ago I opened the door and ushered my sister, Amy, inside. “Is it ready?” she whispered. I nodded and led her to my kitchen table where a one–pound ‘Marianna’s Peace’... Read More →

40 - Apr/May 10

At Home with Dan Slater

Dan Slater’s historic 1923 bungalow on Pine Street previously belonged to Dan’s teacher from Immanuel Lutheran School. When Dan purchased it in 1989, the home still retained most all of its original elements, including hardwood oak floors and a clawfoot tub. Given to Dan by one... Read More →

Dan Slater’s historic 1923 bungalow on Pine Street previously belonged to Dan’s teacher from Immanuel Lutheran School. When Dan purchased it in 1989, the home still retained most all of its original elements, including hardwood oak... Read More →

40 - Apr / May 10

Dean Bob Bassett

Dean Bob Bassett Today if Bob Bassett were to grade the first film he created, the professor and dean of Chapman University’s renowned Dodge College of Film and Media Arts would have probably given himself a poor mark. “Though at the time I thought the movie was the... Read More →

Dean Bob Bassett Today if Bob Bassett were to grade the first film he created, the professor and dean of Chapman University’s renowned Dodge College of Film and Media Arts would have probably given himself a poor mark.... Read More →

39 - Feb/Mar 10

The Purple House on Palmyra

Avid cycling enthusiasts, Kris Gericke and Mike Wilson relax on the porch of their purple house on Palmyra. One of the first farm houses in Old Towne, their home has undergone an extensive renovation that maintains the historic integrity of the residence, which dates to... Read More →

Avid cycling enthusiasts, Kris Gericke and Mike Wilson relax on the porch of their purple house on Palmyra. One of the first farm houses in Old Towne, their home has undergone an extensive renovation that... Read More →

39 - Feb / Mar 10

Dr. James Doti

Dr. James Doti Listen to James Doti speak and you’ll be surprised to find that he once struggled with a serious speech impediment. “It wasn’t until I was 7 or 8 years old that I began communicating clearly enough to be understood by others,” says Chapman University’s president,... Read More →

Dr. James Doti Listen to James Doti speak and you’ll be surprised to find that he once struggled with a serious speech impediment. “It wasn’t until I was 7 or 8 years old that I began communicating... Read More →

38 - Nov / Dec 09

Friendly Center

We All Need Help Sometime

Based in Orange, the Friendly Center has served those less fortunate in the local area since 1924. Executive Director Cathy Seelig (right) is pictured above with Program Director Cynthia Drury in front of Friendly Center facility on West Rose Avenue. - - - - Friendly... Read More →

Based in Orange, the Friendly Center has served those less fortunate in the local area since 1924. Executive Director Cathy Seelig (right) is pictured above with Program Director Cynthia Drury in front of Friendly Center... Read More →

38 - Nov / Dec 09

Kirk Sivertsen

Cartoonist Kirk Sivertsen shares an Old Towne park bench with a few of his friends, many of whom make frequent appearances in his comic strip, “Circle in the Square” featured in every issue of the Plaza Review. Portraying life in Old Towne Orange, each of... Read More →

Cartoonist Kirk Sivertsen shares an Old Towne park bench with a few of his friends, many of whom make frequent appearances in his comic strip, “Circle in the Square” featured in every issue of the... Read More →

38 - Nov / Dec 09

American Glory

Glory moved from Laguna Beach to Old Towne to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren, who live in the same neighborhood. Pictured above, Glory in front of her house with her grandchildren, from left to right, Gabbi, Maddox and Stella. - - - -... Read More →

Glory moved from Laguna Beach to Old Towne to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren, who live in the same neighborhood. Pictured above, Glory in front of her house with her grandchildren, from left... Read More →

38 - Nov / Dec 09

Dr. John C. Eastman

Dr. John C. Eastman When Dr. John C. Eastman joined Chapman University in 1999 as a professor of law, he had no intenions of becoming Dean of the University’s School of Law. After the former dean retired and a replacement search began, though, Eastman... Read More →

Dr. John C. Eastman When Dr. John C. Eastman joined Chapman University in 1999 as a professor of law, he had no intenions of becoming Dean of the University’s School of Law. After the... Read More →