James Gibson (8/26/14)

James Matt Gibson, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away after a brief illness at age 77 on Sunday, June 22, 2014 in Panorama City, CA. He was born in Timber Lake, SD on Jan 18, 1937. He graduated from Custer High School in 1955 where he met and married…

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Connie Worden-Roberts (8/26/14)

It is with heavy hearts that we adjourn tonight’s City Council meeting in honor of a dear friend, mentor, and champion of our great City. Connie Worden-Roberts was one of the most pivotal people in Santa Clarita history. With hard work, a big heart and unstoppable determination, she helped shape…

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Cletus Lyle Harris (7/8/14)

We adjourn tonight’s meeting in honor of an American hero. Cletus Lyle Harris was a selfless community leader and a veteran of the US Air Force. He was born in 1932 in Bicknell, Indiana. After graduating high school, he married his sweetheart, Dorothy, and joined the military. Cletus bravely served…

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Gunjit S. Sikand (5/27/14)

Tonight, we adjourn our meeting in honor of a remarkable community member, business owner and philanthropist: Gunjit S. Sikand. Gunjit was born in India in 1928. He was the youngest of six children, and the first of his family to emigrate to America. He came to the United States at…

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Jim Stone (5/13/14)

Tonight we adjourn our City Council meeting in honor of two American heroes. First, we begin with Jim Stone. Jim was a long-time Santa Clarita resident who was deeply involved in our community. As a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Jim showed his love for his country and community…

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Frank Pinto (5/13/14)

Along with Jim, we are proud to honor another American Hero tonight, Mr. Frank Pinto. Frank was a first-generation American and a veteran of the U.S. Army and National Guard. He was born in 1919 in Providence, Rhode Island… and was one of six children! Frank’s parents emigrated from Sicily…

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Eugene Stenson II (3/25/14)

Eugene Stenson II of Santa Clarita, passed away on March 22.  He was 70 years old. Mr. Stenson is survived by his wife of 23 years, Naomi, as well as two daughters, a son, one grandchild and many other friends and family members who loved him dearly. Eugene loved tennis, cooking,…

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Brenda Dixon (3/25/14)

Brenda Dixon, 61, of Santa Clarita, went home to be with her Savior on March 11, 2014. She was born August 18, 1952 in Grand Rapids, MI. Brenda met her husband Steve while they were at The Master’s College and in 1981 they were married in Santa Clarita. Brenda served…

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Elizabeth Blackwelder (3/25/14)

Tonight, we adjourn our City Council meeting in honor of a dear friend of mine, Elizabeth (Liz) Blackwelder. Liz was a devoted open-space advocate and a true equestrian. I was lucky to work with her on the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, and several important open space initiatives. We bonded over…

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Jim Osment (3/11/14)

Tonight we will adjourn our City Council meeting in honor of James Osment, a long-time Santa Clarita resident and an active member of our community. Jim, as he was known, served as President of William S. Hart Boys’ Baseball and the SCV Ham Radio Club. He also coached and managed…

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