In his self-published memoir, Old Towne resident Joe Moreland chronicles his unorthodox childhood growing up in a vagabond family that lived on the outskirts of society.
For author Joe Moreland, life in Old Towne is a far cry from his childhood in the Pacific Northwest where...
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In his self-published memoir, Old Towne resident Joe...
Acclaimed LGBT author Kergan Edwards-Stout has just completed a collection of short stories for the holidays. His new book, Gifts Not Yet Given, is available at Eikon Gift & Home on South Glassell in Old Towne.
In 2011, Orange County native Kergan Edwards-Stout received much acclaim for...
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Acclaimed LGBT author Kergan Edwards-Stout has just completed...
Historian and author Paul F. Clark strikes a pose in front of the Plaza Historic District commemorative wall at Almond and South Glassell where his name is listed as a contributing citizen. His new book reveals the life and times of his great grandmother, Mary Teegarden Clark, a ranching pioneer of Orange.
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Historian and author Paul F. Clark strikes a pose in front of...
Though Orange High School Principal Ernie Gonzalez initially planned to go into business, during college he realized that his personal goals were more aligned with helping young people succeed.
Ernie Gonzalez,Orange High School
During his senior year of high school in the late 1980s, Orange...
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Though Orange High School Principal Ernie Gonzalez initially...
Fletcher Elementary School Principal Helen Chung-Lu believes in getting to know her students and rewarding them, and one of her favorite ways to do this is taking the kids up on a lunchtime game of basketball.
Helen Chung-Lu,Fletcher Elementary School
When Helen Chung-Lu came to...
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Fletcher Elementary School Principal Helen Chung-Lu believes in...
Like many successful school principals, Kerrie Torres (front left), who heads up Yorba Academy of the Arts Middle School, relies on a topnotch team. Also pictured here are Assistant Principal Tracy Knibb and School Counselor Adan Garcia.
Kerrie Torres,Yorba Academy of the Arts Middle School...
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Like many successful school principals, Kerrie Torres (front...
Hank Mascolo’s given name was Gennoro. When he was a child his teacher couldn’t understand his name. She smiled and said, “We’ll call you Henry.” “Henry” morphed into “Hank.” Inset: Hank joined the Coast Guard during World War II. At 91-years-old, he still has the...
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Antique Depot owner Paul Jensen (center) shares a laugh with certified antiques appraiser Karen Butler (left) and sales associate Linda Valdivia.
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Antique Depot
Back in the days when Dan and Paul Jensen worked at their father’s grocery store in Old Towne...
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Antique Depot owner Paul Jensen (center) shares a...
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.
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Country Roads...
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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...
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