by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 28, 2014 | February/March, Love Stories
Remo and Ami Belli’s love story began in the mid 70’s…at the doctor’s office, to be exact. He was a patient and founder of Remo, Inc, and she was a medical practitioner who had been practicing alternative medicine for many years. Just a few years after they had met,...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 28, 2014 | February/March, Love Stories
He was born and raised in Texas, and joined the U.S. Marine Corps just after high school. She was a girl from Ohio who, after graduating from Ohio University, made her way west to sunny Southern California. But it wasn’t until 1980 when Don and Cheri Fleming’s paths...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 28, 2014 | February/March, Spotlight
The National Assistance League was formed in Los Angeles after the San Francisco Earthquake and officially recognized as an organization in 1919. After the death of Joan Anderson, a member of the La Canada Flintridge Chapter and National Board of Directors in 1986,...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 28, 2014 | February/March, Great Escape
It was just last month when my love affair with San Antonio, Texas began. Despite the frigid weather, (San Antonio was experiencing an excruciating cold front), I fell in love. Deep. In the Heart is its city’s motto. From San Antonio’s rich culture to its historic...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 28, 2014 | February/March, Great Escape
A trip to the Napa Valley is the perfect getaway for wine-loving couples. But that doesn’t have to mean mud baths and hot air balloon rides: PURE CRU: Long-time Napa winemaker Mitch Cosentino may have started making wine in his own kitchen, but over the years he has...
by Stephanie Struyck | Nov 25, 2013 | Closeup, December/January
A Hero Among Us Heroes wear combat boots. They also fly F-8’s. After reading many stories of U.S. military exploits in wars, the small town farm boy from Ohio had his eyes set on the Marine Corps. Even at the age of three, while playing with some plastic...
by Stephanie Struyck | Nov 25, 2013 | December/January, Spotlight
“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” – John C. Maxwell You may have seen their logo around town, or may have even participated in one of their events to benefit our local non-profit organizations. They are a group of...
by Stephanie Struyck | Nov 25, 2013 | Closeup, December/January
Sharing His Passion With Others Musician Lance Allyn by Stephanie Struyck Elgin He’s a Midwestern gentleman, born in Grand Island, Nebraska, and raised in the countryside of North Platte. While the farms may not have been the most ideal start for a career in...
by Stephanie Struyck | Nov 25, 2013 | December/January, Love Stories
photo by Joie de Vivre Photographie It was at a Republican fundraiser where the two met. At the time, she was incoming president of the association of realtors, and he was the owner, founder and president of American Beauty Development. “I tapped her on the...
by Stephanie Struyck | Nov 25, 2013 | December/January, Great Escape
Marina Del Rey is a 40 minute drive from Santa Clarita, so if you are looking for a perfect getaway without the hassle of planes, boats and trains, this is the place! Located four miles north of LAX and about a mile from the very popular Venice Beach and...
by Stephanie Struyck | Nov 25, 2013 | Cover Story, December/January
photos Courtesy of Delano Howell Football. It’s four quarters of intensity, thrill and pure adrenaline. Rain or shine, hail or snow, nothing stops players from taking the field, and for a fan, seeing the offense take the ball and head toward the end zone is sheer...
by Stephanie Struyck | Sep 21, 2013 | October/November, Spotlight
It’s classic rock…with an edge. Playing hits from Toto, Peter Gabriel, Steely Dan, The Beatles and much more, Lost in Time will take you back in time, to an era of classic rock that so many of us loved. While the band formed about six years ago, each of the members...
