Talk of the Towne Articles

116 - Jul / Aug 23

Independent Distributor

For just shy of 40 years, Don Wilson, route owner and independent operator for Alpine Fresh, USA, has delivered water to homes and businesses throughout Southern California and the City of Orange. He got his start in the industry when he was just 13 years... Read More →

For just shy of 40 years, Don Wilson, route owner and independent operator for Alpine Fresh, USA, has delivered water to homes and businesses throughout Southern California and the City of Orange. He got his... Read More →

115 - May / Jun 23

How Mr. Turner became Farmer Doug

in 12 Satisfying Years

Before Doug Turner was known as “Farmer Doug,” a leader of Orange Home Grown’s Education Farm, he was an electrical sales engineer with a dream of teaching. Despite the unlikely connection between the worlds of engineering sales and farming, Doug’s journey to becoming a farm... Read More →

Before Doug Turner was known as “Farmer Doug,” a leader of Orange Home Grown’s Education Farm, he was an electrical sales engineer with a dream of teaching. Despite the unlikely connection between the worlds of... Read More →

115 - May / Jun 23

Keeping Holiday Skate Center

Doesn't Want to Skate Away

Skaters of all ages enjoy roller skating at Holiday Skate Center. Pictured here on the rink are (front row, from left) Everett, Asahi, Addison, Lucy, Estee, Scott Sackin and Barbara Collins. In the second row are Amelia (left) and Elena, and in the third row... Read More →

Skaters of all ages enjoy roller skating at Holiday Skate Center. Pictured here on the rink are (front row, from left) Everett, Asahi, Addison, Lucy, Estee, Scott Sackin and Barbara Collins. In the second row... Read More →

114 - Mar / Apr 23

Bringing Art to the Orange Plaza

with the Orange Arts Council and Chamber of Commerce

Orange will soon have its very own Artwalk thanks to the efforts of these dedicated folks. Pictured here in The Hilbert Temporary are (from left) Jack Carlisle, Connie Chan, Ben Finley (back), Madison Aust, Judy Schroeder (back), Tina Leigh Heiland, Elizabeth Holloman, Mary Platt and... Read More →

Orange will soon have its very own Artwalk thanks to the efforts of these dedicated folks. Pictured here in The Hilbert Temporary are (from left) Jack Carlisle, Connie Chan, Ben Finley (back), Madison Aust, Judy... Read More →

114 - Mar / Apr 23

Mayor Dan Slater

New Orange Mayor Strives to Boost Customer Service

Mayor Dan Slater The bedridden woman Dan Slater went to visit once a week in the early 1980s had difficulty speaking, but the smile on her face remains vivid in his memories. Slater and his college buddies visited the 90-year-old woman and numerous others at... Read More →

Mayor Dan Slater The bedridden woman Dan Slater went to visit once a week in the early 1980s had difficulty speaking, but the smile on her face remains vivid in his memories. Slater and his... Read More →

113 - Jan / Feb 23

A Leap of Art

at Chapman University

Leap of Art residencies started during the 2019-20 Musco Center for the Arts season as an outgrowth of Chapman University’s Master Classes. Visiting artists and companies conducted the classes—where students performed for them and were critiqued—while in town to do a public event at Musco.... Read More →

Leap of Art residencies started during the 2019-20 Musco Center for the Arts season as an outgrowth of Chapman University’s Master Classes. Visiting artists and companies conducted the classes—where students performed for them and were... Read More →

113 - Jan / Feb 23

Holocaust Art & Writing Contest

The Strength of Love and the Will to Survive

Holocaust Art & Writing Contest Since 2000, Chapman University has continued to run its Holocaust Art & Writing Contest through the school’s Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education, and this year marks the 24th annual contest. Middle school, high school and international students can enter to... Read More →

Holocaust Art & Writing Contest Since 2000, Chapman University has continued to run its Holocaust Art & Writing Contest through the school’s Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education, and this year marks the 24th annual contest.... Read More →

113 - Jan / Feb 23

It's the People

at Country Roads

Brande Jackson (left), with sister Katie Jackson Guilino and brother Bryce Jackson. - - - - Thirty years ago on January 1, 1993, Sue Jackson opened Country Roads Antiques on the corner of West Chapman Ave. and South Olive St. Three decades later, the Jackson... Read More →

Brande Jackson (left), with sister Katie Jackson Guilino and brother Bryce Jackson. - - - - Thirty years ago on January 1, 1993, Sue Jackson opened Country Roads Antiques on the corner of West Chapman... Read More →

112 - Nov / Dec 22

A Crowing Achievement for those who Aspire!

Miss Orange Scholarship Pageant

Miss Orange Scholarship Pageant For more than 85 years, Miss Orange has been the face of the city. Starting in 2023, her presence will be more pervasive with some changes in the Miss Orange Scholarship Pageant. The community-based program is open to young women ages... Read More →

Miss Orange Scholarship Pageant For more than 85 years, Miss Orange has been the face of the city. Starting in 2023, her presence will be more pervasive with some changes in the Miss Orange Scholarship... Read More →

112 - Nov / Dec 22

Orange City Fire Department, Station No. 1

Only the Finest in Orange

In the 1960’s, Orange City Fire Department’s Station No. 1 was considered a state-of-the-art facility. The two-story building had the newest architectural flares, a central location and every child’s favorite feature, the fireman’s pole. In recent years, however, the building required seismic modifications. The cost... Read More →

In the 1960’s, Orange City Fire Department’s Station No. 1 was considered a state-of-the-art facility. The two-story building had the newest architectural flares, a central location and every child’s favorite feature, the fireman’s pole. In... Read More →