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SunSpark Yoga
52 - July / August 12
SunSpark Yoga in Old Towne occupies a historic building in Old Towne, where owners Ernie and Stacey Schuerman (pictured above) have transformed the space into a dedicated yoga studio featuring earth-friendly bamboo floors and a cadre of Alliance-certified yoga instructors.
Always dreaming of owning their own yoga...
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SunSpark Yoga in Old Towne occupies a historic building...
Chapman University Economic Forecast Update
52 - Jul / Aug 12
In the January/February issue of the Plaza Review, we reported the findings of the 34th annual 2012 Chapman University Economic Forecast Update. The recently-released June 2012 Economic & Business Review covering the U.S., California and Orange County economic forecasts for 2012-13, revealed that for the...
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In the January/February issue of the Plaza Review,...
Orange Ambassadors
52 - Jul / Aug 12
As Miss City of Orange 2012, Megan Wisler enjoys dispelling stereotypes. “Many people wonder if I was a toddler in a tiara, but they quickly see that isn’t the case when they talk to me,” she says. “I love it when they realize that beauty...
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As Miss City of Orange 2012, Megan Wisler...
Chuck & Sheila Walstead
Moderne Family
51 - May / Jun 12
Homeowners Sheila and Chuck Walstead relax in their front yard on East Palm while daughter Soleil and son Levi peddle by on a classic Schwinn tandem bicycle. One of the few example of Streamline Moderne architecture in Orange County, the residence was built in 1938...
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Homeowners Sheila and Chuck Walstead relax in their...
Harveys Seatbelt Bags
51 - May / Jun 12
When it comes to handbags, women speak of Harveys SeatbeltBags like some men discuss their favorite cars, which isn’t surprising considering the product’s origins. In 1997, while installing seat belts into a vintage 1950 Buick (cars didn’t come with seat belts then), Santa Ana resident Dana Harvey...
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When it comes to handbags, women speak of Harveys...
Escalette Collection
51 - May / Jun 12
To view a major collection of art you usually have to buy admission to a museum, but Old Towne residents need only visit Chapman University. There on campus is the Phyllis and Ross Escalette Permanent Collection of Art consisting of more than 700 pieces of contemporary works.
“The collection, which...
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To view a major collection of art you...
Dr. Daniele Struppa
Chief Academic Officer
51 - May / Jun 12
Dr. Daniele Struppa
At the age of 10, while other boys played at the park, Daniele Struppa had another destination in mind when he thundered down the five flights of stairs in the apartment where he lived in Milano, Italy, raced across the street and...
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Dr. Daniele Struppa
At the age of 10,...
Katie Wayland
51 - May / Jun 12
Hometown girl Katie Wayland will compete for the Miss California title. As reigning Miss Orange County, Katie is active in charitable work and is also an accomplished rock vocalist.
This year’s reigning Miss Orange County, Katie Wayland, 19, will take her title to the Miss California competition in Fresno...
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Hometown girl Katie Wayland will compete for the Miss...
Gabriel York
51 - May / Jun 12
Gabriel York helped lead the Orange Lutheran varsity basketball team to a divisional championship this season. Awarded a full-ride scholarship to the University of Arizona, he hopes to one day be recruited by the NBA.
Orange Lutheran basketball star Gabriel York is headed to the University of Arizona on a full-ride...
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Gabriel York helped lead the Orange Lutheran varsity basketball team to...
Nikki Vega
51 - May / Jun 12
El Modena senior Nikki Vega will attend the prestigious school of acting at NYU this fall. She is pictured here with her grandmother Marilyn Rohm (left), mother Jennifer Vega (right) and younger sister Alexis.
For as long as she can remember, Nikki Vega has been involved in the performing arts....
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El Modena senior Nikki Vega will attend the prestigious school of...