Joshua Donald Seibert (6/27/17)

We adjourn tonight’s meeting in memory of community member and friend, Joshua Donald Seibert. Josh was raised in Canyon Country by his parents, Don and Kim, and was an active member of the church as a young boy, particularly at Church of the Canyons. Growing up, Josh loved horseback riding,…

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Barry Gump (4/25/17)

We adjourn tonight’s meeting in memory of Barry Gump, former CEO of Andy Gump and a well-known Santa Clarita Valley resident and philanthropist who always found time to give back to his community. Barry helped his father Massena “Andy” Gump start Andy Gump Temporary Site Services in the 1940s. Barry…

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David Shepard (2/14/17)

We adjourn tonight’s meeting in memory of David Shepard, a talented man who devoted his professional life to the preservation and advocacy of films. Originally from New Jersey, David started his career as a curator at the American Film Institute in the late 1960s, and later served as a broker…

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Viki Rudolph Black (1/10/17)

We adjourn tonight’s meeting in memory of Viki Rudolph Black, a longtime Santa Clarita resident and visionary leader. Viki served as the Executive Director of the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for 13 years before retiring in 1994. Before that she worked for California State Assemblyman Jim Keysor and…

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Steven Gail (1/10/17)

We adjourn tonight’s meeting in memory of Steven Gail, or more affectionately known as “Mr. G” by his students in the Hart District. He taught as a substitute teacher in Hart District for 16 years and was known for engaging students with entertaining musical numbers like “The Periodic Chart Chemistry…

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Mary Gallant (12/13/2016)

The City of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center lost a dear friend last month and tonight we’d like to adjourn the meeting in memory of Mary Gallant. Mary volunteered at the Senior Center for over 20 years and in 2012, she began teaching and facilitating art…

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Leo Warren Anselm (11/22/2016)

We adjourn tonight’s meeting in memory and honor of Leo Warren Anselm, a resident of Newhall. Leo’s studies and careers brought him to Newhall in the summer of 1968 when he began his 40 year career with State Farm Insurance. He enjoyed meeting local business people and many of the…

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Ronald Wesley Dixon (10/25/2016)

Tonight’s meeting is being adjourned in honor of a friend, neighbor and longtime Santa Clarita resident, Ronald Wesley Dixon. Ronald was a hardworking and committed man. He owned and operated Dixon Hard Chrome for more than 50 years. He was a true family man and cherished the moments he spent…

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Sergeant Steven Owen (10/25/2016)

We honor the life of Sergeant Steven Owen by adjourning tonight’s meeting in his memory. Sgt. Owen, of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, was killed in the line of duty on October 5. A member of the Sheriff’s Department for 29 years, he was described by colleagues as the…

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Virginia Smith Byram (10/25/2016)

We adjourn tonight’s meeting in memory of Virginia Smith Byram. In 1956, Virginia and her high school sweetheart married and moved to Newhall in the 70s. In 1989, she received the honor of “Woman of the Year” from California Senator Ed Davis. She enjoyed sailing with her husband Keith, gardening,…

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