Know the Neighbors Articles

58 - Jul / Aug 13

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 →

54 - Nov / Dec 12

LifeHouse Ministry of OC

Julie and Noel Cruz (top right) are doing their part to help the homeless in the Orange community, providing hot meals, supplies, clothing, moral support and more. Their non-profit volunteer organization is currently gearing up for the annual Thanksgiving meal to be served on the... Read More →

Julie and Noel Cruz (top right) are doing their part to help the homeless in the Orange community, providing hot meals, supplies, clothing, moral support and more. Their non-profit volunteer organization is currently gearing up... Read More →

54 - Nov / Dec 12

Pepper Project

Through their travels to Southeast Asia, Cris Peterson and Tom Gordon launched The Pepper Project to help stop human trafficking in Cambodia. The project imports rare, gourmet Kampot pepper from Cambodia, with all proceeds to benefit the cause. Hard to come by in the United... Read More →

Through their travels to Southeast Asia, Cris Peterson and Tom Gordon launched The Pepper Project to help stop human trafficking in Cambodia. The project imports rare, gourmet Kampot pepper from Cambodia, with all proceeds to... Read More →

54 - Nov / Dec 12

Vietnam Veterans of America

The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1024 has relocated its monthly meetings to the American Legion Hall in Old Towne. From left, David Tilson, board secretary; Greg Gillaspy, chapter president; Roger “Buck” Rogers, veteran; and Jim Torres, chapter vice president. Every Wednesday night at the... Read More →

The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1024 has relocated its monthly meetings to the American Legion Hall in Old Towne. From left, David Tilson, board secretary; Greg Gillaspy, chapter president; Roger “Buck” Rogers, veteran; and... Read More →

53 - Sep / Oct 12

Deborah DeMarco Skin Care

Skin care specialist Deborah DeMarco provides an array of customized services at her new office located in a historic, Spanish-style home on East Chapman. Skin care therapist Deborah DeMarco loves her studio in the Berkeley Building on East Chapman Ave. “I enjoy being part of the community... Read More →

Skin care specialist Deborah DeMarco provides an array of customized services at her new office located in a historic, Spanish-style home on East Chapman. Skin care therapist Deborah DeMarco loves her studio in the Berkeley Building on... Read More →