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Casa de Parley Johnson is a two-story Monterey-style residence designed by noted architect Roland E. Coate. Coate, a proponent of the Monterey style, was known for his designs that derived inspiration from Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and typified the Southern California lifestyle of the 1920s and 1930s.

Designed for Parley Johnson, a prominent local citrus farmer, and his wife, Geline "Gypsy" Johnson, the home and its gardens were originally situated in the center of the Johnsons' fifty acres of orange groves.

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​A CROWD OF ORANGE NEIGHBORS heard City and Chapman University officials discuss the key issues facing Orange -- from homelessness and crime, to parking and student conduct — in Council Chambers at City Hall on Thursday evening.


Mayor Dan Slater, Mayor Pro-Tem Arianna Barrios, City Manager Tom Kisela, Police Chief Dan Adams and Chapman VP Alisa Driscoll responded to questions submitted by members and posed by OTPA President Rob Boice.


The Forum was seen live on Channel 6 and is scheduled for repeat airings weekdays at 5:00 pm, Saturdays at 700 pom and Sundays at noon.


ROB BOICE, newly elected OTPA President, pledged that the mission of protecting,


​preserving and enhancing Old Towne’s historic character would be his guiding direction in 2023.


It was the best attended — and undoubtedly the most enjoyable —membership meeting in the Old Towne Preservation Association’s 37 year history, combining the annual business session with a sneak preview of Old Towne's new Richland Hotel.

Following tours of guest rooms and the quaint restaurant and bar, all nestled in the restored Craftsman built by the Estelle family in 1906, President Sandy Quinn opened the business meeting with remarks by city officials, financial and activity reports, and election of the 2023 Board of Directors.

Briefings on Old Towne and City affairs were given by Mayor Dan Slater, District One Councilwoman and newly named Mayor Pro-Tem Arianna Barrios, and Interim City Manager Tom Kisela.


The Nominating Committee reported its recommendations for the 2023 Board and officers, which were unanimously approved by the members:

Vice President: Vickie Laughlin, OTPA Board member and former Community Involvement Committee Chair

Past President: Sandy Quinn, retiring as President after seven annual terms

The full Board for 2023 includes Rob Boice, Janet Clinkscales, Wil Dee, Carrie Frisby, Jim Karras, Vickie Laughlin, Brian Lochrie, Katie Mansfield, Tim McCormack, Sandy Quinn, Dan Slater, Tita Smith, Diana Zdenek, Mark Wallace and Mignon Whitaker.

Sandy is retiring as OTPA's President after seven annual terms, but will

​continue to serve on the OTPA board as its Past President.

​Quinn reviewed OTPA’s past year accomplishments, and reported that the non-profit association has more members, more projects and signature events, and more funds in reserve than ever before.

Boice pledged that OTPA’s mission of protecting, preserving and enhancing the historic character and unique charm of Old Towne will be the association’s guiding direction for its work and priorities throughout the year.

OTPA Treasurer Mignon Whitaker gave the financial report and declared the association is in a very healthy financial position.

OTPA LIFETIME MEMBERS attending the annual meeting gather for a group photo. In the front row, left to right, are OTPA founders Pat and Russ Barrios and Rob Boice, founder and newly elected OTPA President.

Thank you to everyone that participated in the Holiday Decorating Contest.