Know the Neighbors Articles

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 her daughter, Lisa, at their venerable antiques store on North Glassell, which specializes in elegant glassware and sterling silver flatware. - - - - Bonnie Akerman A... Read More →

75 - May / Jun 16

Joan Alford

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 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... Read More →

73 - Jan / Feb 16

Love'n the New Year

with Lisa Ackerman and Daniel Baldwin

Lisa Ackerman and Dan Baldwin tied the knot after 10 years of dating long distance. - - - - Love'n the New Year! Seeing Lisa Ackerman and Dan Baldwin together, it might appear as if they have been married for years. Ackerman, co-owner of A&P... Read More →

Lisa Ackerman and Dan Baldwin tied the knot after 10 years of dating long distance. - - - - Love'n the New Year! Seeing Lisa Ackerman and Dan Baldwin together, it might appear as if... Read More →

71 - Sep / Oct 15

Rutabegorz Restaurant

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, 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.... Read More →

70 - Jul / Aug 15

Dr. Steven Stanowicz

The Doctors are in Orange

Dr. Steven Stanowicz has served generations of Orange families at Orange Dermatology Center on East Chapman. He is pictured here with his daughter, Sarah, who is also an M.D. at the center. Dr. Steven Stanowicz For countless residents of Orange, Dr. Steven Stanowicz is like... Read More →

Dr. Steven Stanowicz has served generations of Orange families at Orange Dermatology Center on East Chapman. He is pictured here with his daughter, Sarah, who is also an M.D. at the center. Dr. Steven Stanowicz... Read More →

69 - May / Jun 15

grandPad

A High-Tech Towne

The latest tech company in town, grandPad unveils a tablet device designed specifically for seniors. The grandPad team (from left): Isaac Lien, co-founder and chief product designer; Scott Lien, co-founder and CEO; Aneesha Prakash, product manager and Rene German, software engineer. grandPad For many seniors,... Read More →

The latest tech company in town, grandPad unveils a tablet device designed specifically for seniors. The grandPad team (from left): Isaac Lien, co-founder and chief product designer; Scott Lien, co-founder and CEO; Aneesha Prakash, product... Read More →

68 - Mar/Apr 15

Cambra Speed Shop

. . . is Driven to Orange

Ron Cambra (front center) and his wife, Laurie, own and operate Cambra Speed in Orange, where they create custom “one-off” builds of classic cars. Their sons Ryan and Ron Jr. (back left, back right) work alongside veteran hot rod fabricators Rick Kersh (back middle) and... Read More →

Ron Cambra (front center) and his wife, Laurie, own and operate Cambra Speed in Orange, where they create custom “one-off” builds of classic cars. Their sons Ryan and Ron Jr. (back left, back right) work... Read More →

66 - Nov / Dec 14

Mary's Kitchen

HOPE for the Holidays

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 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... Read More →

64 - Jul / Aug 14

Orange International Street Fair

Dancing in the Streets

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 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.... Read More →

64 - Jul / Aug 14

Orange Plaza Car Show

Dancing in the Streets

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 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... Read More →