Know the Neighbors Articles

80 - Mar / Apr 17

Trey Selman (left) and his sister, Perri Selman Hamilton, in front of their longstanding business in Orange. The dealership was founded by their grandfather, Howard Selman, in 1952. - - - - Selman Chevrolet Established in Orange in 1952, Selman Chevrolet is one of the... Read More →

Trey Selman (left) and his sister, Perri Selman...

Toyota of Orange

80 - Mar / Apr 17

In this photo, circa 1988, employees hoisted David Wilson above the crowd to celebrate the establishment of the David Wilson Endowment fund for Orangewood. In lieu of presenting their boss with a Christmas gift, they contributed a check to the fund for $25,000 in David’s... Read More →

In this photo, circa 1988, employees hoisted David...

Fire Chief Jack Thomas

77 - Sep / Oct 16

Fire Chief Jack Thomas also worked as a paramedic for 19 years, when he saved lives by helping thousands of people to the hospital each year. Fire Chief Jack Thomas Fire Chief Jack Thomas has always been a team player. After working a variety of positions in... Read More →

Fire Chief Jack Thomas also worked as a...

Officer Sandra Ruelas

77 - Sep / Oct 16

Officer Sandra Ruelas, who grew up in Orange, got her start with the Police Department when was only 14 years old by volunteering as an Explorer. - - - - Officer Sandra Ruelas Officer Sandra Ruelas, who was named Non-Sworn Employee of the Year, has... Read More →

Officer Sandra Ruelas, who grew up in Orange,...

Police Chief Tom Kisela

77 - Sep / Oct 16

Police Chief Tom Kisella celebrates not only his first year as police chief,but his 30th year with the Police Department. Police Chief Tom Kisella Orange Police Chief, Tom Kisela, may be a relatively new chief, but after working with the department for 30 years, he is... Read More →

Police Chief Tom Kisella celebrates not only his...

Bettie Woody

75 - May / Jun 16

Bettie Woody established Woody’s Antiques on North Glassell in 1989 not long after she retired from Disneyland after three decades in the marketing department. Her son, Woody, helps her with the business. - - - - Bettie Woody Bettie Woody and her son Woody (yes,... Read More →

Bettie Woody established Woody’s Antiques on North Glassell...

Bonnie Ackerman

75 - May / Jun 16

Owner of A&P Collectables, Bonnie Ackerman, works with her daughter, Lisa, at their venerable antiques store on North Glassell, which specializes in elegant glassware and sterling silver flatware. - - - - Bonnie Akerman A legend in the Old Towne Orange antiques community, A&P Collectables... Read More →

Owner of A&P Collectables, Bonnie Ackerman, works with...

Joan Alford

75 - May / Jun 16

Joan Alford, proprietor of Tea Leaf Cottage, and her good friend and sales associate, Diann Thomas, greet customers at the popular antiques destination brimming with romantic “must-haves.” Tea Leaf Cottage Mother’s Day is every day at Tea Leaf Cottage, where proprietor Joan Alford says she feels... Read More →

Joan Alford, proprietor of Tea Leaf Cottage, and...

Love'n the New Year

with Lisa Ackerman and Daniel Baldwin

73 - Jan / Feb 16

Now that Baldwin is back in Orange, Ackerman often enlists his help in A&P Collectables. Lisa Ackerman and Dan Baldwin tied the knot after 10 years of dating long distance. - - - - Seeing Lisa Ackerman and Dan Baldwin together, it might appear as... Read More →

Now that Baldwin is back in Orange, Ackerman...

Rutabegorz Restaurant

71 - Sep / Oct 15

Rutabegorz owner Paul Berkman stands, menu in hand, in front of the Old Towne restaurant he opened in 2001. Fresh vegetables have been the hallmark of meals since he opened his first restaurant in 1970. - - - - Rutabegorz Restaurant When Paul Berkman started... Read More →

Rutabegorz owner Paul Berkman stands, menu in hand,...