Know the Neighbors Articles

Antiques in Old Towne

55 - Jan / Feb 13

Antique Depot owner Paul Jensen (center) shares a laugh with certified antiques appraiser Karen Butler (left) and sales associate Linda Valdivia. - - - - Antique Depot Back in the days when Dan and Paul Jensen worked at their father’s grocery store in Old Towne... Read More →

Antique Depot owner Paul Jensen (center) shares a...

Country Roads Antiques & Gardens

55 - Jan / Feb 13

Country Roads owner Sue Jackson shows off a collection of random numbers and letters on display in her landmark antique mall in Old Towne. All three of Sue’s grown children work with her at the Chapman Avenue retail destination. - - - - Country Roads... Read More →

Country Roads owner Sue Jackson shows off a...

Summerhill, Ltd.

55 - Jan / Feb 13

For more than 20 years, Denise Jochec has graced Old Towne Orange with her welcoming personality at Summerhill Ltd. Located on South Glassell, the store attracts a loyal following thanks to its superb collection of antique lamps and chandeliers, as well as expert interior design... Read More →

For more than 20 years, Denise Jochec has...

LifeHouse Ministry of OC

54 - Nov / Dec 12

Julie and Noel Cruz (top right) are doing their part to help the homeless in the Orange community, providing hot meals, supplies, clothing, moral support and more. Their non-profit volunteer organization is currently gearing up for the annual Thanksgiving meal to be served on the... Read More →

Julie and Noel Cruz (top right) are doing...

Pepper Project

54 - Nov / Dec 12

Through their travels to Southeast Asia, Cris Peterson and Tom Gordon launched The Pepper Project to help stop human trafficking in Cambodia. The project imports rare, gourmet Kampot pepper from Cambodia, with all proceeds to benefit the cause. Hard to come by in the United... Read More →

Through their travels to Southeast Asia, Cris Peterson...

Vietnam Veterans of America

54 - Nov / Dec 12

The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1024 has relocated its monthly meetings to the American Legion Hall in Old Towne. From left, David Tilson, board secretary; Greg Gillaspy, chapter president; Roger “Buck” Rogers, veteran; and Jim Torres, chapter vice president. Every Wednesday night at the... Read More →

The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1024 has...

Deborah DeMarco Skin Care

53 - Sep / Oct 12

Skin care specialist Deborah DeMarco provides an array of customized services at her new office located in a historic, Spanish-style home on East Chapman. Skin care therapist Deborah DeMarco loves her studio in the Berkeley Building on East Chapman Ave. “I enjoy being part of the community... Read More →

Skin care specialist Deborah DeMarco provides an array...

Integrative Medical Institute

53 - Sep / Oct 12

The Integrative Medical Institute has just relocated its Orange offices to a historic building on East Chapman. Back row (from left) Medical Director Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D.; Vanessa Hernandez, MFT intern; Elin Lightbody, M.A.; Donna Crowell, LCSW and Richard Landis, Ph.D. Front row (from left)... Read More →

The Integrative Medical Institute has just relocated its...

Kristen Gaborno, MA, MFT

53 - Sep / Oct 12

Kristen Gaborno, a licensed marriage and family therapist, assists clients in her Old Towne office located above the Blue Frog Bakery (recently moved to Old Town Tustin). “Therapy can seem like a daunting experience, but it is what you make it,” said Kristen Gaborno from her office in Old Towne. “Being able... Read More →

Kristen Gaborno, a licensed marriage and family therapist,...

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,... Read More →

Owner of Bright Electric, Mark Bright (center) specializes in...