Know the Neighbors Articles

Creative Evolution

94 - Jul / Aug 19

Wayne Sakimoto has a variety of items he collected over the years on display at his Creative Evolution studio, including a small jukebox, Buddy L and Tonka trucks, and classic lunch pails. “I want this to be a space I enjoy coming to,” he says.... Read More →

Wayne Sakimoto has a variety of items he...

Caliber Real Estate Group

93 - May / Jun 19

When they’re not in the office or out in the field helping clients, Carrie Hale (left) and Charisse Okamoto (right) love spending time outdoors and exploring the area. Hale takes time to be outside with her 13-year-old son, and Okamoto enjoys supporting the Los Angeles... Read More →

When they’re not in the office or out...

Garcia-Kincaid Family Team

93 - May / Jun 19

Family is the true foundation for the Garcia-Kincaid Team; Rafael Garcia (left), Heather Garcia, and her brother Taylor Kincaid, serve Orange residents with their housing needs, and Garcia’s sons (Lucas on the left, and Jonathan on the right), play the keyboard at the team’s open... Read More →

Family is the true foundation for the Garcia-Kincaid...

Orange Realty

93 - May / Jun 19

Broker Dan Slater enjoys all that his Old Towne home has to offer, including taking advantage of his backyard garden. When he’s not traveling or helping clients, he enjoys working on his vegetable and flower gardens. - - - - Orange Realty Serving customers since... Read More →

Broker Dan Slater enjoys all that his Old...

Martha Turner

Farmers Market Founder

92 - Mar / Apr 19

Director Martha Turner studied and taught art, which is why she loves running the children’s crafts booth at the farmers market. When she’s not gardening, babysitting or leading the market, she enjoys artistic pursuits, including pastels. Martha Turner When Orange Home Grown Director... Read More →

Director Martha Turner studied and taught art, which...

Nedra Kunisch

Farmers Market Founder

92 - Mar / Apr 19

Non-Profit Coordinator Nedra Kunisch believes that the people behind OHG have truly been blessings—and her own work is no exception. Here, Kunisch prepares for a recent cooking demonstration at the farmers market. Nedra Kunisch For the past 30 years, Nedra Kunisch has worked... Read More →

Non-Profit Coordinator Nedra Kunisch believes that the people...

Vicky Kisow

Farmers Market Founder

92 - Mar / Apr 19

Executive Board Secretary Vicky Kisow has seven children, but she’s also proud of 15 other kids: the students of the Youth Food Literacy Program with El Modena High School. Kisow enjoys providing the students with a supportive and informational community in which to grow as... Read More →

Executive Board Secretary Vicky Kisow has seven children,...

Mark Murphy: Orange City Mayor

Community Leader

91 - Jan/Feb 19

Besides serving as the Mayor of Orange, Mark Murphy works full-time at Hewlett-Packard, sits on the Orange County Transportation Authority Board, and still finds time to occasionally perform on the guitar with other musician friends. - - - - Mark Murphy: Orange City Mayor Born at St.... Read More →

Besides serving as the Mayor of Orange, Mark...

Rick Otto: Orange City Manager

Community Leader

91 - Jan / Feb 19

City Manager Rick Otto was born at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, but grew up in Fountain Valley. He ultimately moved to Orange, because he always wanted to be a part of the community spirit of Orange. Besides keeping the city financially stable, one of his... Read More →

City Manager Rick Otto was born at St....

Friends Church Orange

90 - Nov / Dec 18

After raising $1.5 million to remodel the old packing house, Pastor Jay Hewitt led Friends Church in a “Renovate Celebrate” event after the congregation’s move three years ago. - - - - Friends Church Orange The historical Orange packing house was once a place... Read More →

After raising $1.5 million to remodel the old...