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39 - Feb/Mar 10

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 →

37 - Sep / Oct 09

Leason Pomeroy

Prominent Property Owner in Old Town

Venerable architect and Old Towne native Leason Pomeroy has announced that he and his partner Al Ricci will be bringing a new tenant, Francoli Italian restaurant, to the former Sir Wicket location. In his childhood days, Leason used to deliver newspapers for the Orange Daily... Read More →

Venerable architect and Old Towne native Leason Pomeroy has announced that he and his partner Al Ricci will be bringing a new tenant, Francoli Italian restaurant, to the former Sir Wicket location. In his childhood... Read More →

36 - Jul / Aug 09

Tom Richard

Tom Richard (right) and his son Craig relax in their Old California Lantern Company showroom, which features beautiful examples of the family’s handcrafted, solid-brass lighting fixtures, lamps and lanterns. Involved in the lighting business since 1971, Tom has created a premier lantern company that’s “all in the family,”... Read More →

Tom Richard (right) and his son Craig relax in their Old California Lantern Company showroom, which features beautiful examples of the family’s handcrafted, solid-brass lighting fixtures, lamps and lanterns. Involved in the lighting business since 1971, Tom has... Read More →

31 - Jul / Aug 08

Gene & Joanie Smith

"The Greatest Generation

Joanie and Gene Smith at their venerable Smith’s Nut House and Candy Store now located on Tustin Street. They founded the business in 1946, which at the time was a simple roadside stand in front of Joanie’s family’s Orange grove. Pictured behind them is a... Read More →

Joanie and Gene Smith at their venerable Smith’s Nut House and Candy Store now located on Tustin Street. They founded the business in 1946, which at the time was a simple roadside stand in front... Read More →

26 - Aug/Sep 07

The DragonflyShops & Gardens

with Beth Davidson

Beth Davidson, owner of The Dragonfly Shops & Gardens, shows off a hand-painted sign created by fellow artist Jeanine Fondacaro, who’s artwork is also featured throughout the venue. The vintage 1920s home has been converted into a charming retail boutique. Beth Davidson of Dragonfly Shops... Read More →

Beth Davidson, owner of The Dragonfly Shops & Gardens, shows off a hand-painted sign created by fellow artist Jeanine Fondacaro, who’s artwork is also featured throughout the venue. The vintage 1920s home has been converted... Read More →