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SCAA Inducts New President
On December 15, 2008 Santa Clarita Artists’Association (SCAA) inducted a new president, Laurie Morgan, to lead them through the 2009 season of adventures in art and to pursue the goal of making visual art visible in Santa Clarita.
Supervisor Antonovich Sworn in for Eighth Term
City of Santa Clarita Councilmembers Laurene Weste and Laurie Ender were on hand Monday, December 1 for the swearing-in ceremony for Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich. Supervisor Antonovich was sworn in for an eighth term on the Board of Supervisors representing the County’s Fifth Supervisorial District, which includes the City of Santa Clarita.
Let’s Talk About Art â Did You Know?
The New Year is upon us and with it comes the beginnings of many new experiences. What we have left now from 2008 are a lot of memories. It is the memories of our lives that we carry with us for the rest of our lives. As we begin to think back over the months in 2008, we will remember our birthdays, anniversaries, births, deaths, family problems, graduations, making new friends and fun celebrations. But the memories of our trips, vacations and visits from friends may be the memories we think of the most. Then there is the realization that we are a year older and sometimes this brings a lot of surprises that we did not know would happen. Yes, getting older will surprise us in how we make decisions about being on committees, changing jobs, or even redecorating rooms in our house.
Just SCV’s Best
After recognizing the need to create a group of qualified, reliable and dedicated home improvement professionals for the Santa Clarita community, Tarrie Lane started up Just SCV’s Best — a collaboration of highly skilled home improvement professionals that Santa Clarita can trust.
January is National “Get Organized” Month
It’s official: January is the month to get organized as declared by the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), the organizing authority. “Getting organized” has consistently been among the top three New Year’s Resolutions and we have lots of support from retailers to achieve this annual goal. We see advertising everywhere for special products to organize our over-abundance of “things.”
New for 2009
After much consideration and market research of color trends, consumer needs and demand, A. Allbright is proud to be launching their new paint line in January 2009.
New Exhibit at the California Oil Museum Mexican American Heritage
Sunday December 7, the California Oil Museum in conjunction with the students of Santa Paula High School’s Mexican American Studies Course, premiered the new exhibit, Mexican American Heritage. Running through February 24 2009, this new exhibit will be available for viewing every Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There Has Never Been a Better Time to Buy Home Improvements
Since the economy has found itself in a recession mode and housing starts are down 34 percent in the home-building industry, now might be the best time to improve your living standards. There are plenty of both unemployed and barely employed construction workers in the residential trades. Prices have fallen in both the construction materials category and construction-skilled labor markets.
Bare-Root Planting Season
The cool, short days of winter usher in the bare-root planting season. Bare-root plants have been tended in commercial growing fields for several years, then dug and supplied to retailers with their roots bare of soil, but kept moist enough to prevent dehydration.
Update on Automatic Water Softener Removal Process and Opportunities for Replacement Choices
The recent election has made it very clear that Automatic Water Softeners must be removed from throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. Over the next several months, over 5,000 homeowners must make a decision as to how and when to remove them and how they can replace the benefits they have enjoyed with softened water for bathing, laundry, cleaning and scale protection purposes. When making a decision regarding these issues DuPure International suggests you consider the following:
In Support Of Those Who Do Their Part
My family and I were at our all time favorite breakfast place, Starlite Café in Newhall, the weekend of the Sarye fire. We were in kind of a hurry so seeing people in line ahead of us was discouraging at that particular moment.
The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act of 2007
The new federal law was enacted to help prevent suction entrapment injuries and became effective December 19, 2008. The requirements for public swimming pools, spas and wading pools are summarized below and must be met before these facilities can be operated after that date.
Wildlife in the Winter Garden
As winter approaches and the days grow shorter we are likely to spend much less time winter gardening - there aren’t so many tasks to be done, and staying warm and cozy indoors seems a much more attractive prospect. Similarly, the wildlife in a winter garden is searching out food and shelter to help survive the winter, and there’s a lot we can do to help them in their quest for survival.
Advantages Of Pool Covers
A swimming pool needs to have various safety components to prevent accidents happening in and around them. These can be perimeter fencing, pool-surrounding fences and adult supervision. Pool covers are also one such safety component. Safety is the most important and foremost virtue of a swimming pool cover. However, it also saves water that will otherwise be lost to evaporation.
Heating Your Home This Winter
Your preparations for winter should be well underway or finished, but if you have not made any improvements to your home or purchased the items that will give you a warm winter, do not delay! If you start now, there’s still time to get yourself squared away.
Decorating With Personal Photos
Are you looking for a way to decorate your home inexpensively and give it a warm and inviting feeling? Displaying photos of family and friends around your home immediately invites people to get a glimpse of what is important to you. It also helps to make them feel welcome in your home.
Get Ready for the Holidays With Maid To Design
Do you need a clean home for the holidays? Between shopping and preparing for guests during the holiday season, it’s sometimes difficult to find time to clean.
Let the Light Shine In Working Natural Light to Keep it From Becoming Your Enemy
All Angelinos and Southern Californians love to relish in our sweet sunshine. However, too much light within the context of our homes can become both bothersome and even threatening to delicate fabrics, upholsteries, and electronics within our beloved California homes. The key is working the natural light through draperies, blinds, and other techniques to ensure that you can continue to let the light shine in!
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