by Stephanie Struyck | Jul 25, 2013 | August/September, Looking Back
photos by Joie de Vivre Photographie Square Footage of House: 10,000 Square Footage of Living Space: 7,500 Number of Bedrooms : 22 Number of Bathroom : 7 He was born on December 6, 1864 in Newburgh, New York. William S. Hart, otherwise known as Bill, made his...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jul 25, 2013 | August/September, Spotlight
photos by O’Connor Photography He wanted to be a priest. She wanted to be a lawyer. But destiny said otherwise. And when Willy and Ingrid take the stage, you quickly realize the dance floor is exactly where they should be. Willy began dancing at a very young age. ...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jul 25, 2013 | August/September, Love Stories
Though they met in high school in the San Fernando Valley where they both were born and raised, it wasn’t until after they graduated when the sparks flew. “I was doing a job for Kim’s dad,” states Tom. “I cruised by her house one evening with some friends to...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jul 25, 2013 | August/September, Spotlight
Back to school time is here. Every year, parents wish for nothing more than success for their children, some just don’t know where to begin. In the age of technology and with so many helpful apps, parents can now aid in their children’s educational development. ...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jul 25, 2013 | August/September, Spotlight
There is no shortage of talent and success here in the Santa Clarita Valley. Hard work, determination and passion, coupled with their dreams to succeed are paving the way for the following youth who call Santa Clarita their home. Sammy Altenau Sammy...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jul 25, 2013 | August/September, Looking Back
Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook arrived for her first day on the job on July 1, 1988. Aside from herself, some colleagues and the board members who hired her, no one could possibly have imagined how this new superintendent-president’s passion, energy and...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jul 25, 2013 | Ask the Experts, August/September
Maintaining proper oral hygiene is one of the most important things that you can do for your teeth and gums. Having a healthy mouth not only makes you look and feel good, it makes it possible for you to eat and speak properly. You will also gain more...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jul 25, 2013 | August/September, Love Stories
photos by Joie de Vivre Photographie Back in the late 1800’s and on into the 1900’s, Newhall was synonymous with oil. In fact, the Pioneer Oil Refinery on Pine Street dates all the way back to 1876, when Alex Mentry broke ground in Pico Canyon. The Newhall...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jul 25, 2013 | August/September, Spotlight
On July 11, the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce honored some of the Santa Clarita Valley veterans who served in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Operations Desert Shield/Storm and Operation Southern Watch. The following eight veterans were...
by Stephanie Struyck | May 24, 2013 | Closeup, June/July
It all began with the ukulele that his father had given to him as a young boy. “I picked up the instrument and just learned how to play,” states Santa Clarita resident, Rudy Struyck. Born in 1943, in Makassar, Indonesia, Rudy is the oldest of eight brothers and...
by Stephanie Struyck | May 24, 2013 | June/July, Spotlight
Take the speed of hockey and mix it with the stamina of soccer and the agility of basketball and you’ve got lacrosse. It’s a fast-paced, action-packed game that requires coordination, agility, quickness and speed. Played with a stick, otherwise known as the crosse,...
by Stephanie Struyck | May 24, 2013 | June/July, Love Stories
They met at Arizona State University. He was a senior and she was a freshman. Who would’ve imagined their partnership on the cheerleading team would eventually grow into a lifelong partnership of love and learning? Well it did. Santa Clarita residents Liz and...
