Articles - Know The Neighbors
Steve Molina's Collectibles
Spreading the Love
107 -Jan / Feb 22
Steve Molina and his fiancé, Gretchen Davey, pose inside of their booth at Orange Circle Antique Mall. When they aren’t traveling in search of new pieces, the pair love watching old movies, cementing their devotion to all things vintage.
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1886 Brewing Company & Smoqued BBQ
Join the Festivities
106 - Nov / Dec 21
Business partners Drew Ciora (left) and Mike Hernandez sip on craft beers in the yard area of 1886 Brewing Company. The duo opened Smoqued BBQ, their first joint venture together, in 2012, but are excited to celebrate their first holiday season in their newest
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Orange Fire Chief Sean deMetropolis
Safety First
105 - Sep / Oct 21
“The great thing about this job is every day is different,” says Fire Chief Sean deMetropolis. “And since it’s different every day, we come in and adjust to whatever the day is.”
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Orange Police Chief Dan Adams
Safety First
105 - Sep / Oct 21
“This is the noblest profession I believe there is,” says Police Chief Dan Adams, who leads a department with about 160 sworn officers and 120 support staff. “Everybody needs people working to keep the community safe.”
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Steve & Ruthie Shafer
Backyard Markeover
104 - Jul / Aug 21
What started out as a simple patio cover at the home of Ruthe and Steve Shafer transformed into a backyard retreat, complete with an outdoor kitchen where the couple enjoys entertaining family and friends.
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CocoRose Boutique
Moving Forward in Old Towne
103 - May / Jun 21
Courtney Colleary says there were a couple times last year when she thought events would force her to close CocoRose Boutique. “But then there would be a really good weekend in sales, and I would think to keep going a little longer. It was
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SunSpark Yoga
Moving Forward in Old Towne
103 - May / Jun 21
“The biggest challenge this past year was keeping our community together,” says Ernie Schuerman, with his wife Stacey at SunSpark Yoga’s outdoor space in front of the Orange Circle Antique Mall. “To us, the community we built is equal to the practice of yoga."
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Paris in a Cup
Moving Forward in Old Towne
103 - May / Jun 21
The team at Paris in a Cup Tea Salon & Café–Brandee, Courtney, Andrew, Gabe, Caitlin, Kat, David, from left; and Cheryl, seated–works to create a French-themed experience for their guests.
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Carol & Yesi Castillio
Essential to Old Towne
102 - Mar Apr 21
Sisters and Country Roads employees Carol (right) and Yesi Castillo find joy in all things creative, which is fitting for their antiques duties. Carol loves to decorate, Yesi enjoys baking, and they both have a passion for painting during their downtime.
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Perry Pace, Renée Jewelers
Essential to Old Towne
102 - Mar Apr 21
Before entering the industry and working for his father-in-law’s jewelry store, Reneé Jewelers employee Perry Pace served in the Marine Corps and saved up money for his wife’s engagement ring. They eventually picked out the rings from her father’s store. Pace’s passion for gems
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