Elite Magazine
June/July 2009
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Publishers note

A Letter from the Publishers -June/July 2009


The American poet, Wallace Stevens, once wrote, “The summer night is like a perfection of thought,” and his words couldn’t be truer.  Summertime in the Santa Clarita Valley is nothing short of pleasant.  The warm days and cool nights are simply delightful in this place we call home.  ...

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Profile

Having a healthy smile is important for your health and well being.  Great care needs to be taken to ensure healthy teeth.  

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Food and Wine - Video

“Lamb Chop Lollipops” 

Here is a video from Our Chef Himself!

By Chef Olivier Quinn

As I may have mentioned in previous issues, my wife and I have two small children, 3 and 6 years old.  We have noticed that as they are getting older, it is becoming more and more difficult to keep them interested in eating a healthy, balanced and varied diet.

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Fashion

Smooth Summer Style


Summer is all about family, friends and fun!  And summer fashion is just the way to show it with color and comfort.  Feel confident and flaunt your summer style with fashions and accessories from some of our local stores and boutiques.

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Our Cover Story

LOST’s Sterling Beaumon - June/July 2009

by Stephanie Elgin

He played an evolved human, has befriended ghosts and is now the younger version of a really “creepy dude.” He’s Sterling Beaumon, a young and vibrant actor and Santa Clarita resident who just returned from filming on the LOST set in Hawaii.  I had the wonderful opportunity to talk to the teen star.


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Feature

A Winning “Short” Story

by Katy Doyle

Danielle Jacobs grew up in the Santa Clarita Valley, remembers the onion fields that grew along McBean Parkway, and was still in diapers when her family’s photo was featured in the local paper as the first Meadows residents.


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Looking Back

Remembering the War - Looking Back

by Stephanie Elgin

He was one of many called upon to serve our country during World War II.  Shortly after graduating high school in 1944, Morris Deason was drafted into the United States Navy.  “They put me on a train and sent me out to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio,” states Morris, “I wasn’t afraid of the war. When you’re that age, you think you’re invincible.”
Morris continues to share his World War II story with me.


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La Masion

World Travelers With Old World Style

by Kelly Bennett

Tim Patterson and Jill Jones’ custom estate in Hasley Canyon is a breathtaking tribute to their international travel and fondness for eclectic and ornate old world style.
Tim and Jill designed and custom built the home over 20 years ago.  Inspired by stately hotels in Europe, Tim and Jill designed a home “with soaring spaces and cozy places.”  They also accomplished the style without the use of a decorator, choosing instead to adorn th

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Créme De La Créme

Dancing the Night Away  

by Stephanie Elgin 

On Saturday, April 18, twelve professional dancers paired up with Santa Clarita’s best and danced the night away in front of a sold out crowd at the first Dancing With Our Stars event. 


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So Divine

 Father’s Day is SO DIVINE

Don't Forget Father's Day - June 21st, 2009


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