Know the Neighbors Articles

HOPE for the Holidays

66 - Nov / Dec 14

Chairperson Gloria Suess (left) with longtime volunteer Helen Anderson in the pantry of Mary’s Kitchen. Helen has been with the organization since its inception in 1984 when she joined founder Mary McAnena in her mission to help the homeless. Mary's Kitchen On any given Monday... Read More →

Chairperson Gloria Suess (left) with longtime volunteer Helen...

Orange International Street Fair

Dancing in the Streets

64 - Jul / Aug 14

Board members for Orange International Street Fair work all year long to produce the mammoth event (from left): Adam Feliz, vice president; Mike Winger, president; Donna Diaz, director; Ruby Vanderhoek, secretary and Courtney Winger, director. Jody Winger, treasurer and Martha Espiritu, director, are not shown.... Read More →

Board members for Orange International Street Fair work...

Orange Plaza Car Show

Dancing in the Streets

64 - Jul / Aug 14

Pictured here are members of the Orange Plaza Rotary at this year’s annual Plaza Car Show. (From left to right): Teri Snyder; Club President Amy Bippus; Howard Glasser; Joe Colombo; Sue Hayes; Shane Cowan; Garrett Wilkinson; Immediate Past President and President Elect Tracey Curtis; Jason... Read More →

Pictured here are members of the Orange Plaza...

Jadtec Security

For Our Safety, Health & Well Being

63 - May / Jun 14

A leader in the alarm-services industry for businesses and homeowners since 1994, Jadtec Security Services operates its own central monitoring station on site at its Orange headquarters. Pictured: Company president John Lusty (left) and chairman/founder John Dieball. Jadtec Security Systems A mainstay in Orange since... Read More →

A leader in the alarm-services industry for businesses...

Pa-Kua Orange

63 - May / Jun 14

At his studio at 55 Plaza Square, Master David M. Clawson teaches young and old the ancient practice of Pa-Kua, a Chinese martial arts tradition that promotes health and wellbeing. - - - - Pa-Kua, Orange Enormous picture windows reveal all the action inside Pa-Kua... Read More →

At his studio at 55 Plaza Square, Master...

The Potting Shed

63 - May / Jun 14

Horticulture expert Jack Carlisle (front) and partner Luis Sardinas bring a bounty of offerings to The Potting Shed, which is located in the courtyard of Vintiques Home Décor near Ruby’s Diner. The Potting Shed A relaxing retreat from the world at large, the newly opened... Read More →

Horticulture expert Jack Carlisle (front) and partner Luis...

French Inspired

with Paris in a Cup

61 - Jan / Feb 14

It’s teatime at Paris In A Cup with store owner Cheryl Turner (center) and her team of associates. From left to right: Chef Joshua Backstrom; Venis Iberra, prep cook; Valerie Berry, food service manager and Brandee Youngdale, retail sales manager. - - - - Paris... Read More →

It’s teatime at Paris In A Cup with...

Katie Wagner

with Rambling Rose Estate Jewelry

60 - Nov / Dec 13

Katie and Matt Wagner pose with their daughter, Madison, in front of Katie’s store, Rambling Rose Estate Jewelry, located inside the Orange Circle Antique Mall. - - - - Katie Wagner of Rambling Rose Estate Jewelry is surrounded by gemstones every day. But the real jewel in... Read More →

Katie and Matt Wagner pose with their daughter,...

Megan Penn

with Orange Home Grown Farmers & Artisans Market

60 - Nov / Dec 13

Megan Penn and her husband Travis enjoy taking their daughter Madison on treks through the Plaza, including to the weekly farmers’ market that Megan helped to establish. Megan Penn Co-founder of the Old Towne Orange Farmers and Artisans Market, Megan Penn wants everyone in town to experience... Read More →

Megan Penn and her husband Travis enjoy taking...

Tracey Curtis

with Orange Plaza Rotary

60 - Nov / Dec 13

Tracey Curtis, pictured with her husband Jason and their daughters Tiffany Jo and Jianna Tessa. The mother of a four-year-old daughter, Tracey Curtis thought she knew exactly what to expect with the birth of her second daughter this May. But nothing prepared her for the... Read More →

Tracey Curtis, pictured with her husband Jason and...