Know the Neighbors Articles

81 - May / Jun 17

State Farm Insurance

Adam Guss (second from the right) is pictured with his State Farm team (from left): Angel Cardenas, Brandie Nava, Taylor Alston and Wendy Wilson. The agency is located in the heart of the Plaza above Bagel Me! - - - - Like a good neighbor,... Read More →

Adam Guss (second from the right) is pictured with his State Farm team (from left): Angel Cardenas, Brandie Nava, Taylor Alston and Wendy Wilson. The agency is located in the heart of the Plaza above... Read More →

80 - Mar / Apr 17

Curtis Speed

Renowned wheel maker Mike Curtis shows off some of his newly manufactured wheels while standing in front of the 1929 Model-A Ford Truck he built on the popular TV series, “American Hot Rod.” His four-year stint on the show earned him recognition in the hot... Read More →

Renowned wheel maker Mike Curtis shows off some of his newly manufactured wheels while standing in front of the 1929 Model-A Ford Truck he built on the popular TV series, “American Hot Rod.” His four-year... Read More →

80 - Mar / Apr 17

Selman Chevrolet

Trey Selman (left) and his sister, Perri Selman Hamilton, in front of their longstanding business in Orange. The dealership was founded by their grandfather, Howard Selman, in 1952. - - - - Selman Chevrolet Established in Orange in 1952, Selman Chevrolet is one of the... Read More →

Trey Selman (left) and his sister, Perri Selman Hamilton, in front of their longstanding business in Orange. The dealership was founded by their grandfather, Howard Selman, in 1952. - - - - Selman Chevrolet Established... Read More →

80 - Mar / Apr 17

Toyota of Orange

In this photo, circa 1988, employees hoisted David Wilson above the crowd to celebrate the establishment of the David Wilson Endowment fund for Orangewood. In lieu of presenting their boss with a Christmas gift, they contributed a check to the fund for $25,000 in David’s... Read More →

In this photo, circa 1988, employees hoisted David Wilson above the crowd to celebrate the establishment of the David Wilson Endowment fund for Orangewood. In lieu of presenting their boss with a Christmas gift, they... Read More →

77 - Sep / Oct 16

Fire Chief Jack Thomas

Fire Chief Jack Thomas also worked as a paramedic for 19 years, when he saved lives by helping thousands of people to the hospital each year. Fire Chief Jack Thomas Fire Chief Jack Thomas has always been a team player. After working a variety of positions in... Read More →

Fire Chief Jack Thomas also worked as a paramedic for 19 years, when he saved lives by helping thousands of people to the hospital each year. Fire Chief Jack Thomas Fire Chief Jack Thomas has always been... Read More →

77 - Sep / Oct 16

Officer Sandra Ruelas

Officer Sandra Ruelas, who grew up in Orange, got her start with the Police Department when was only 14 years old by volunteering as an Explorer. - - - - Officer Sandra Ruelas Officer Sandra Ruelas, who was named Non-Sworn Employee of the Year, has... Read More →

Officer Sandra Ruelas, who grew up in Orange, got her start with the Police Department when was only 14 years old by volunteering as an Explorer. - - - - Officer Sandra Ruelas Officer Sandra... Read More →

77 - Sep / Oct 16

Police Chief Tom Kisela

Police Chief Tom Kisella celebrates not only his first year as police chief,but his 30th year with the Police Department. Police Chief Tom Kisella Orange Police Chief, Tom Kisela, may be a relatively new chief, but after working with the department for 30 years, he is... Read More →

Police Chief Tom Kisella celebrates not only his first year as police chief,but his 30th year with the Police Department. Police Chief Tom Kisella Orange Police Chief, Tom Kisela, may be a relatively new chief, but... Read More →

75 - May / Jun 16

Bettie Woody

Bettie Woody established Woody’s Antiques on North Glassell in 1989 not long after she retired from Disneyland after three decades in the marketing department. Her son, Woody, helps her with the business. - - - - Bettie Woody Bettie Woody and her son Woody (yes,... Read More →

Bettie Woody established Woody’s Antiques on North Glassell in 1989 not long after she retired from Disneyland after three decades in the marketing department. Her son, Woody, helps her with the business. - - -... Read More →

75 - May / Jun 16

Bonnie Ackerman

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 →