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38 - Nov / Dec 09

Friendly Center
We All Need Help Sometime
Based in Orange, the Friendly Center has served those less fortunate in the local area since 1924.  Executive Director Cathy Seelig (right) is pictured above with Program Director Cynthia Drury in front of Friendly Center... Read More →

38 - Nov / Dec 09

Kirk Sivertsen
Cartoonist Kirk Sivertsen shares an Old Towne park bench with a few of his friends, many of whom make frequent appearances in his comic strip, “Circle in the Square” featured in every issue of the Plaza Review. Portraying life... Read More →

38 - Nov / Dec 09

American Glory
Glory moved from Laguna Beach to Old Towne to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren, who live in the same neighborhood.  Pictured above, Glory in front of her house with her grandchildren, from left... Read More →

38 - Nov / Dec 09

Dr. John C. Eastman
Dr. John C. Eastman   When Dr. John C. Eastman joined Chapman University in 1999 as a professor of law, he had no intenions of becoming Dean of the University’s School of Law. After the... Read More →

37 - Sep / Oct 09

Leason Pomeroy
Prominent Property Owner in Old Town
Venerable architect and Old Towne native Leason Pomeroy has announced that he and his partner Al Ricci will be bringing a new tenant, Francoli Italian restaurant, to the former Sir Wicket location.  In his childhood... Read More →

36 - Jul / Aug 09

Tom Richard
Tom Richard (right) and his son Craig relax in their Old California Lantern Company showroom, which features beautiful examples of the family’s handcrafted, solid-brass lighting fixtures, lamps and lanterns. Involved in the lighting business since 1971, Tom has... Read More →

26 - Aug/Sep 07

The DragonflyShops & Gardens
with Beth Davidson
Beth Davidson, owner of The Dragonfly Shops & Gardens, shows off a hand-painted sign created by fellow artist Jeanine Fondacaro, who’s artwork is also featured throughout the venue. The vintage 1920s home has been converted... Read More →

23 - Feb / Mar 07

2007
More about the artist Kirk Sivertsen Read More →

13 - Jan / Feb 04

How Saving the Welch House Sparked a Revolution
and OTPA was formed
Some of the most important achievements start almost by accident. Take Sherri and Mark Clemens for example:  in 1985 they found a house they wanted to buy at 146 North Shaffer Street, which was owned... Read More →

11 - Sep / Oct 03

Keeping it Cooking in Old Towne
with Jalapeños, Rutabegorz & Zito's
It takes a dedicated staff to develop and retain loyal clients. From left are Lora Shepherd, Miguel Villagran, Carlos Hernandez, Martin Gonzales, Jose Batista Mendoza, Paul Berkman, Persy Gallardo, Veronica Comeau, and Anbelia Ramirez. -... Read More →