Know the Neighbors Articles

59 - Sep / Oct 13

In his self-published memoir, Old Towne resident Joe Moreland chronicles his unorthodox childhood growing up in a vagabond family that lived on the outskirts of society. For author Joe Moreland, life in Old Towne is a far cry from his childhood in the Pacific Northwest where... Read More →

In his self-published memoir, Old Towne resident Joe Moreland chronicles his unorthodox childhood growing up in a vagabond family that lived on the outskirts of society. For author Joe Moreland, life in Old Towne is a... Read More →

59 - Sep / Oct 13

Kergan Edwards-Stout

Acclaimed LGBT author Kergan Edwards-Stout has just completed a collection of short stories for the holidays. His new book, Gifts Not Yet Given, is available at Eikon Gift & Home on South Glassell in Old Towne. In 2011, Orange County native Kergan Edwards-Stout received much acclaim for... Read More →

Acclaimed LGBT author Kergan Edwards-Stout has just completed a collection of short stories for the holidays. His new book, Gifts Not Yet Given, is available at Eikon Gift & Home on South Glassell in Old... Read More →

59 - Sep / Oct 13

Paul Clark

Historian and author Paul F. Clark strikes a pose in front of the Plaza Historic District commemorative wall at Almond and South Glassell where his name is listed as a contributing citizen. His new book reveals the life and times of his great grandmother, Mary Teegarden Clark, a ranching pioneer of Orange. Orange... Read More →

Historian and author Paul F. Clark strikes a pose in front of the Plaza Historic District commemorative wall at Almond and South Glassell where his name is listed as a contributing citizen. His new book reveals the life and... Read More →

58 - Jul / Aug 13

Ernie Gonzalez

Orange High Principal

Though Orange High School Principal Ernie Gonzalez initially planned to go into business, during college he realized that his personal goals were more aligned with helping young people succeed. Ernie Gonzalez,Orange High School During his senior year of high school in the late 1980s, Orange... Read More →

Though Orange High School Principal Ernie Gonzalez initially planned to go into business, during college he realized that his personal goals were more aligned with helping young people succeed. Ernie Gonzalez,Orange High School During his... Read More →

58 - Jul / Aug 13

Helen Chung-Lu

Principal of Fletcher Elementary School

Fletcher Elementary School Principal Helen Chung-Lu believes in getting to know her students and rewarding them, and one of her favorite ways to do this is taking the kids up on a lunchtime game of basketball. Helen Chung-Lu,Fletcher Elementary School When Helen Chung-Lu came to... Read More →

Fletcher Elementary School Principal Helen Chung-Lu believes in getting to know her students and rewarding them, and one of her favorite ways to do this is taking the kids up on a lunchtime game of... Read More →

58 - Jul / Aug 13

Kerrie Torres

Yorba Academy of the Arts Middle School

Like many successful school principals, Kerrie Torres (front left), who heads up Yorba Academy of the Arts Middle School, relies on a topnotch team. Also pictured here are Assistant Principal Tracy Knibb and School Counselor Adan Garcia. Kerrie Torres,Yorba Academy of the Arts Middle School... Read More →

Like many successful school principals, Kerrie Torres (front left), who heads up Yorba Academy of the Arts Middle School, relies on a topnotch team. Also pictured here are Assistant Principal Tracy Knibb and School Counselor... Read More →

57 - May / Jun 13

Hank Mascolo

The "Mayor" of the Plaza

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 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... Read More →

55 - Jan / Feb 13

Antique Depot

Antiques in Old Towne

Antique Depot owner Paul Jensen (center) shares a laugh with certified antiques appraiser Karen Butler (left) and sales associate Linda Valdivia. - - - - Antique Depot Back in the days when Dan and Paul Jensen worked at their father’s grocery store in Old Towne... Read More →

Antique Depot owner Paul Jensen (center) shares a laugh with certified antiques appraiser Karen Butler (left) and sales associate Linda Valdivia. - - - - Antique Depot Back in the days when Dan and Paul... Read More →

55 - Jan / Feb 13

Country Roads Antiques & Gardens

Country Roads owner Sue Jackson shows off a collection of random numbers and letters on display in her landmark antique mall in Old Towne. All three of Sue’s grown children work with her at the Chapman Avenue retail destination. - - - - Country Roads... Read More →

Country Roads owner Sue Jackson shows off a collection of random numbers and letters on display in her landmark antique mall in Old Towne. All three of Sue’s grown children work with her at the... Read More →

55 - Jan / Feb 13

Summerhill, Ltd.

For more than 20 years, Denise Jochec has graced Old Towne Orange with her welcoming personality at Summerhill Ltd. Located on South Glassell, the store attracts a loyal following thanks to its superb collection of antique lamps and chandeliers, as well as expert interior design... Read More →

For more than 20 years, Denise Jochec has graced Old Towne Orange with her welcoming personality at Summerhill Ltd. Located on South Glassell, the store attracts a loyal following thanks to its superb collection of... Read More →