March 2010
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| Road Trip Nation |
The Road to Success
The Roadtrip Nation Experience hit the road with Bowman High School last month. The big Green RV rolled onto the Bowman campus to help get students amped up for their new educational program. Students were able to meet Mike Marriner, Nathan Gebhard, and Brian McAllister, founders of Roadtrip Nation, along with hearing stories from other Roadtrippers like Mariana Iglesias and Ray Ricafort, who are featured on the public television series, Roadtrip Nation at the all day assembly on February ...
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| SCV Newhall Optimist Club |
News from SCV-Newhall Optimist Club - March 2010
Well here we are, marching into March, and to all of our Irish friends, a “Happy St. Patrick’s Day.”
When it comes to the “Green,” all three of the local Optimist Clubs, SCV-Newhall Optimist Club, Greater SCV Optimist Club and the new Canyon Country Optimist Club, were doing that thanks to our recent “Casino Night” that was held at the end of January at the American Legion Hall in Newhall. All three clubs participated in putting on this event and ...
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| SCV Education Foundation |
Reading and Fun
On March 2, the National Education Association (NEA) calls for every child to read in the company of a caring adult. This is in conjunction with NEA’s Read Across America Day, an annual reading program that calls for every child to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of author Dr. Seuss. But it doesn’t stop there. Read Across America has a year-round program to motivate children to read.
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| College of the Canyons |
COC's Junior High Summer Institute Back for Third Season
Offering more than the typical summer camp experience, the popular Junior High Summer Institute (JSI) at College of the Canyons is back and better than ever, with new curriculum tracks and activities that are sure to provide students with a fun and engaging atmosphere this summer.
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| Zonta |
Zonta and Soroptimist Clubs Join Together at Meeting
It was a great Zonta and Soroptimist meeting, as the local members of the two organizations joined together for their yearly joint meeting. Hosted by Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley, the highlighted speaker for the evening was Superior Court Judge Grace Freixes. Judge Freixes is very active in the Santa Clarita Valley (SCV) and assists the SCV Bar Association by presiding over a mock trial she developed involving 40 high school students; she participates in the three annual &ldquo...
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| Publishers note | A Note From the Publishers-March 2010
 You can always tell that spring is just around the corner when the weather starts to warm up and the flowers start to bloom. And though the rain was much needed, we welcome the sunshine and all its glory and look forward to yet another beautiful season in our City. March 20 will mark the first day of spring.
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| Cover Story | Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis
We are excited to feature the committee members and children from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Santa Clarita chapter on the cover of this issue of The Magazine. Back row (l-r) Jason Davenport holding son Tytus, Gillian Stone, Lynn Gill, Trent Gill and Mike McCarthy. Middle row (l-r) Julie Malchus, Christina De Bree and Katie McCarthy. Front row standing (l-r) Sophie Malchus and Jacob Malchus. Front row sitting (l-r) Levi Davenport and mom Kellie Davenport. The M...
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| Circle of Hope | 2010 Warrior Princess Court at Circle of Hope's 5k
This Warrior-Princess Court spans three generations - from a 40-something to a 70-years-young. These women will be at the Walk for Hope, April 17 at Castaic Lake.
Linda Ludwig – My journey with breast cancer began on a cold day in December 1996. I know God’s grace is sufficient, but this battle is expensive. I’m grateful to Circle of Hope as they cover what the insurance won’t.
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| SCV Moms Blog | Moms Take Over the SCV
Ask any mom who’s moved to Santa Clarita over the past decade, “Why the SCV?” and you’ll probably hear words like “safe,” “good schools” and “community.” But ask a few more questions and you might also hear words like “difficult,” “lonely” and “isolating.” While our population has grown by the tens of thousands over the past 10 years, it’s also gotten increasingly difficult to discov...
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| The Hospital | Sheila R. Veloz Breast Imaging Center Acquires New Breast Ultrasound System
Sheila R. Veloz Breast Imaging Center recently purchased the Acuson S2000, an advanced ultrasound system which offers superb image quality and diagnostics—important features that help visualize the differences in types of breast tumors and reduce invasive procedures.
Special features of the Acuson S2000 ultrasound system include the ability to capture panoramic views of the breast and “elastography” which helps to distinguish tissue composition.
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| Assistance League | Assistance League Footsteps 5K Run/Walk to Benefit Operation School Bell®
Imagine a child who has to attend school with no underwear or socks. A child who owns only one set of clothes, who goes to school without a jacket and wears sandals in the middle of winter. Fact or fiction? This scenario is an unfortunate daily reality for thousands of schoolchildren across the nation. Operation School Bell is meeting the need in the Santa Clarita Valley. Volunteer members of Assistance League are stepping up to turn “caring and commitment int...
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| COC University Center | Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center to Hold Open House
Community members are invited to attend an Open House at the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center located on the College of the Canyons Valencia campus. The event, which will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 27, 2010, will provide prospective students with information about the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate programs offered through the Center by partner institutions.
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