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The "Mayor" of the Plaza

57 - May / Jun 13

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... Read More →

Hank Mascolo’s given name was Gennoro. When he...

Seven Gables Real Estate

57 - May / Jun 13

Headquarted in Tustin since the late 1970's, Seven Gables Real Estate has recently added an office in Old Towne that occupies an historic craftsman bungalow on South Glassell. President Mike Hickman (center) is surrounded by many of his long-time associates and staff. Take a stroll down North Glassell just a block from the Plaza and... Read More →

Headquarted in Tustin since the late 1970's, Seven Gables Real Estate has...

Randy Au

Artist at Large

56 - April 2013

Randy Au One of Orange County’s most prolific ceramic artists, Hawaiian born Randy Au goes about his creative business quietly. Known for his memorable interpretations, such as his vegetable series of squash and gourds, the artist produces work that is collected from coast to coast.... Read More →

Randy Au One of Orange County’s most prolific...

Judy Schroeder

56 - April 13

Judy Schroeder Growing up in Escondido’s countryside during the 1940s and 1950s on an avocado and orange grove, Judy Schroeder kept herself busy with art. She drew clothing for her paper dolls, created small paintings for her room and each month when Ford Times Magazine arrived, she couldn’t wait to... Read More →

Judy Schroeder Growing up in Escondido’s countryside during the...

Dr. Michael Fahy

Associate Dean of the School of Computational Sciences

56 - April 13

Dr. Michael Fahy Back in 1982 when Michael Fahy had some time to himself one weekend, Chapman’s Associate Dean of the School of Computational Sciences had an eureka experience when he bought a computer graphics book at the local bookstore and experimented with the... Read More →

Dr. Michael Fahy Back in 1982 when...

A Gloryous Home

with Glory Johnson

55 - Jan / Feb 13

Built in the early 1900s, the historic home on East Maple was physically transported in 1985 from its original location on Batavia Street in Old Towne. Homeowner Glory Johnson has recently completed most of the renovations on the Revival Victorian residence. - - - -... Read More →

Built in the early 1900s, the historic home...

Memphis Cafe

with Diego Velasco & Dan Bradley

55 - Jan/Feb 13

Memphis Cafe When the Santa Ana’s Artists Village was still a twinkle in this writer’s eye, there was Trattoria Ciao—a stylish Italian cafe with white tablecloths, bare wood floors and a cream-green motorbike hanging along one whitewashed wall. Fresh-cut flowers adorned each table, and an... Read More →

Memphis Cafe When the Santa Ana’s Artists Village...

Lisa Mertins

55 - Jan / Feb 13

At first glance, art seems solely visual, but accomplished artists like Lisa Mertins know intrinsically that art goes much deeper than what you actually see. While effective art attracts the eyes, it is the thoughts and feelings art evokes that makes it memorable. An accomplished illustrator and... Read More →

At first glance, art seems solely visual, but...

Guy Hinrichs

Director of Special Events

55 - Jan / Feb 13

Guy Hinrichs Even though it was a required activity at his elementary school, Guy Hinrichs remembers the satisfaction he experienced visiting a convalescent hospital as a third grader. “It made me feel good to smile at all of the very ill people in... Read More →

Guy Hinrichs Even though it was a...

Steve Johnson

55 - Jan / Feb 13

When professional tennis player Steve Johnson made it to the third round of this year’s U.S. Open, it marked a milestone for the Orange native who not long ago played varsity tennis at Orange High School. Joining the ATP tour last May, Steve says his solid showing at the prestigious Grand... Read More →

When professional tennis player Steve Johnson made it to the...