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Bear, cub spotted in Castaic neighborhood By Perry Smith and Brennon Dixson

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Santa Clarita Valley sheriff’s deputies responded to yet another “bear in the backyard” sighting Wednesday, as a mother bear and her cub were seen in a Castaic neighborhood. Deputies arrived at the scene around 2 p.m, according to Shirley Miller, spokeswoman for the SCV Sheriff’s Station. “I heard we received several phone calls from residents who

said they saw a mother bear and her cub in a tree on Oak Valley Road in Castaic.” The situation concerned local residents, who also contacted The Signal with reports the animals had been rummaging through their trash cans, walking through backyards and even cooling off in local pools. One neighborhood resident,

Cara Cherry, said she and her next-door neighbor had children outside playing while the bear showed up just feet away, walking on their backyard fence. “(The bear) walked up the side of my neighbor’s house and went up the wall into her backyard, crossed over and came onto our wall,” Cherry said. “The mama went over the wood fence and the baby couldn’t figure out how to get See BEARS, A8 Dan Watson/The Signal

A bear cub peeks out through the branches as it and its mother huddle in a tree in the backyard of a residence on Oak Valley Road in Castaic on Wednesday.

It’s a grand old flag SCV-area residents wave flags proudly for the Fourth

State budget includes funds for community college tuition By Brennon Dixson

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The tuition of firsttime, full-time students at California community colleges will now be covered by California after state leaders agreed to dedicate more funding to higher education that will be used to expand the state’s promise program. California and College of the Canyons’ promise programs both already allowed students

or more than 200 years, the American flag has been flown across the nation as a symbol of allegiance and pride, and the Santa Clarita Valley is no exception. In fact, Santa Clarita is known as a patriotic town by many. Flags proudly wave on light poles down many of the streets, at homes across the city and at various schools and businesses, including some especially large flags at Camping World of Valencia and Schwartz Oil Co. at Castaic Junction. “People tell us they love seeing (the flag) from the freeway,” Camping World spokeswoman Melissa Manning said to The Signal in a previous interview. “It’s loud and proud, and it never comes down, unless it has to be repaired.” The massive 40-by80-foot flag was put up three years ago, and stays up year-round, after officials at Camping World in Lincolnshire, Illinois, announced that all of the chain’s stores would be flying the massive flags See FLAGS, A8

to waive their first year of tuition, but thanks to the millions of dollars that were set aside by the state Legislature in the budget signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, students will now receive a second year of tuition-free schooling. COC recently celebrated the growth the Canyons Promise program has seen since its inaugural year, but school officials believe See PROMISE, A8

Former coach gets 9 years in sex case Haggerty’s sentence part of plea deal for sex assault charges By Perry Smith Signal Managing Editor

Jeremy Haggerty, a former youth basketball coach who worked at a number of local schools, was sentenced Wednesday to nine years in prison as part of a plea deal for sexual assault charges. Cory Rubin/The Signal

“He pleaded no contest,” said Greg Risling, spokesman for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. “(The sentence) was part of a negotiated plea agreement.” Haggerty pleaded See HAGGERTY, A8

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A flag flies in front of the Valencia Atrium, casting multiple images in the building’s mirrored windows.

Vet groups plan holiday festivities By Caleb Lunetta Signal Staff Writer

As the nation prepared to ring in its Independence Day, a number of veteran groups in Santa Clarita were preparing to celebrate those who served in the name of independence. The American Legion Post 507, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6885 have all planned to either be in the Santa Clarita Fourth of July Parade or host events for the day that are open to the community. American Legion Post 507 is planning to both participate in the parade and host a free lunch afterward. “We are participating in the parade, and with the Blue Star Moms and our three different agencies

(The American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of the Legion), are sponsoring our float together,” said Steve Blumenfeld, commander of American Legion Post 507. “The American Legion Riders participate in the parade as safety marshals.” Following the parade, the American Legion has invited the community over for a free lunch at the post, which will include hamburgers and hot dogs. “It’s cool, it’s free,” said Blumenfeld, “and you can come meet your neighbors while staying in town.” The barbecue is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, located at 24527 Spruce St., Newhall. In addition to the American Legion, the Vietnam Veterans of America plan to participate in the parade.

According to members of the VVA Associates, who are helping to organize the event alongside the VVA members, they will lead their section of the parade with a float that celebrates The Signal and freedom of the press, which is the theme of this year’s parade in commemoration of the newspaper’s 100th anniversary. “We’ll start out with our color guard, then I’m not sure whether our military jeeps or the Andy Gump Eagle Truck,” said Sharon Ventrice, an event organizer for the Associates of the Vietnam Veterans of America, and whose husband is a VVA member and Vietnam veteran. Ventrice added that all the military jeeps and vehicles used in the VVA’s portion of the parade will all be vintage See VETERANS, A8

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THURSDAY TIPS * If you have a small bedroom with room for only a little bedside table, try hanging a lamp over it or using a wall-mounted lamp. It will free up space on your nightstand. * Give kids small laundry baskets to race around the house collecting things that don’t belong where they are. Then sort items and separate the misplaced items back into the baskets. Have kids deliver them to the right place. Older kids can collect any dirty dishes from around the house using a dishpan, and return them to the kitchen. * “We add about an inch of kitty litter in the bottom of our kitchen trash can. If the can liner were to leak any liquids, they would be absorbed, and the litter does a great job of keeping smells in check.” — Y.J. in Ohio * Here’s a great idea: Use a three-ring binder or an accordion folder to store manuals for appliances or electronics. An accordion folder is especially useful if the appliance comes with a small tool necessary for adjustments or any extra pieces that would be helpful to have on hand. * “I have a zip-close baggie in my purse for trash. This way I can prevent small wrappers, unnecessary receipts, gum or other such litter from floating around my bag. I simply empty the bag from time to time and reuse it.” — C.D. in Utah * Use an old shower curtain as a ground liner underneath kiddie pools to protect the vinyl from twigs or rocks that might puncture your pool. You should always check the ground first, but a little extra protection doesn’t hurt. * Want to save money on both appliance repair costs and your power bill? Do yourself a favor and stay on a filter replacement schedule for your air conditioner unit. Dirty filters make the machine work harder and less efficiently, costing you money! * “When grandparents live out of town, set up a phone call between them and your kids a week or so before visiting. They can talk about what the kids might like to do. It gives the grandparents time to prepare, and it gives kids a chance to build excitement before the trip.” — G.R. in Ohio * “Line the inside of a closet door with a fabricbacked memo board. They are great for tucking in pictures and notes. I use one in my office closet solely for storing business cards for contacts. It’s easy to see them and to grab one if I need it.” — A.V. in Massachusetts

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It is an open and closed case with Six Flags Magic Mountain and Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. One is open, and the other is closed. Both Magic Mountain’s newest ride, a simulated river trip called Roaring Rapids, and local entrepeneur Montie Montana, Jr.’s, Wild West Show were asked to shut down Friday after county inspectors had determined the two unrelated attractions violated the county building and safety code. Magic Mountain consented to the county’s request, but Montana vowed to keep his show open despite the county’s action. The tables had turned, however, by yesterday. Montana planned to keep his show’ open and bring it into compliance with the code before the county’s legal gears could force him to close. But the county never turned to its lawyers. Instead they turned to Southern California Edison which was supplying electricity in violation of county code. Unless Montana shut down voluntarily, the county said, they would shut off his electricity. Montana closed Monday and planned to stay closed yesterday and possibly today. It was the second time in a month he had been forced to shut his doors to the public because of violations of the code. Meanwhile, Magic Mountain was working hard to bring its equipment up to county-imposed par. According to Magic Mountain’s general manager, Dan Howells, part of the Roaring Rapids’ equipment was custom-designed for the ride and so new that it had not undergone proper certification. Though three of the same rides are operating without incident in other locations in the country, Magic Mountain had to hire out a private firm to test the equipment or wait several weeks — possibly months — until the county could do it. Howells estimated it would cost $6000. Private engineers have heen working on the tests since Saturday, the day after the ride closed and were close to finishing their report late yesterday afternoon. “From the information we had this morning,” said county Engineer Stephen Koonce, “it is highly probable that their equipment is O.K. As soon as we get that word, then we’ll issue them a temporary permit to operate.”

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Thursday, July 4, the 185th day of 2019 and the 14th day of summer. Today’s history: In 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. n In 1826, founding fathers John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. n In 1960, the modern version of the American flag (with 50 stars) debuted at a ceremony in hiladelphia. n In 1997, NASA’s Pathfinder space probe landed on Mars. n In 2012, the discovery of Higgs boson-like particles through experiments at the Large Hadron Collider was announced at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN).

A permanent permit to operate would come after a review of the report, he said. If the county received the report yesterday, then the amusement park would probably open Roaring Rapids this afternoon, according to a spokesman for Magic Mountain. Until it opens, he said, the park will continue to hand out coupons worth $2 off the $10.95 admission fee. Montana’s Wild West Show, however, is in a less favorable position with the county. Koonce could not estimate when the show might be allowed to reopen. “If it was up to me they’d be open within the hour,” Koonce said, wishing Montana could correct the numerous violations. “But

even at this late moment there is wiring draped about the place; cables which we have no information on — we don’t know whether they can handle the current being used; and equipment that does not have an underwriter’s approval.” Despite many set backs, Montana remained guardedly optimistic. “Tomorrow I’m meeting with the county engineer and my attorney and we’ll find out specifically what they want us to do and hopefully we’ll have the show going that night or at least soon.” But Koonce said there was nothing particularly unusual about today’s scheduled meeting of his staff and Montana. “In essence, it’s a continuation of the same thing.”

Today’s fact: Renowned advice columnists Eppie Lederer and Pauline Phillips, known as Ann Landers and Abigail Van Buren (“Dear Abby”) respectively, were twin sisters, born on this day in 1918.

al graduates from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, which officially commenced operations on this day in 1802. Today’s moon: Between new moon (July 2) and first quarter moon (July 9).

Today’s sports: In 1939, New York Yankees slugger Lou Gehrig, who was suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, announced his retirement at Yankee Stadium, delivering the famous line, “Today, I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the Earth.” Today’s quote: “Would Time but await the close of our favorite follies, we should all be young men, all of us, and until Doom’s Day.” — Nathaniel Hawthorne, “Wakefield” Today’s number: 1,000 — annu-

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Valencia resident warns homeowners to learn about new law before making move “This is only for safety. At my apartment, the power goes out all the time, and everyone gets locked out of their garage. I’m lucky because my garage is attached to my apartment, so I just have to go through the door and pull the emergency cord. A lot of other people are not as lucky, so they cannot get into their garage until power comes back on.” — Rebekah Rogers

“A good opportunity to justify a generator. Also kind of hard to enforce since fixing your garage door doesn’t require a permit, and you don’t have to authorize anyone to enter your property.” — Brandon Moor “Thank you, California, for making decisions for us again. I have no urgent need to get to my garage.” — Tara Salveson Loftus

* Smelly dog bed? It’s baking soda to the rescue. Simply shake baking soda liberally on the surface of your pet’s pillows. Rub or brush into the fabric. Let it sit while you vacuum your carpets and tidy up, then use the wand attachment to vacuum it up.

“My daughter is selling her house, and they were told that they have to fix it for the people who are buying it as part of the new law.” — Cheri Mccrea Brewer

“Most homeowners park their cars outside anyway. They use garages for their hobbies and (hoarding).” — Jani Shugazer

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Assembly committees pass 2 Wilk bills By Signal Staff State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, celebrated the passage of two Senate bills out of separate Assembly committees Wednesday. Wilk announced in a news release that both Senate Bill 219, which seeks to create a pilot program for foster youth to receive grants for extracurricular and enrichment activities, and Senate Bill 202, which seeks to update the state's rules regarding animal blood donation, were passed by the Assembly Human Services Committee and the Assembly Committee on Agriculture, respectively.

Foster Youth

If passed, SB 219 would make foster youth eligible to receive a $500 grant that could be used to participate in extracurricular and enrichment activities. “This grant would allow students to participate in activities they otherwise would be unable to do, such as sports,

STEM programs, graduation acThe senator has previously distivities, arts, music, dance and cussed how veterinarians rely on theater,” Wilk said in the release, animal blood banks to perform adding the bill is sponsored by transfusions and other life-savthe Youth Law Center, which reing operations in their practices. leased a study earlier this year However, California's restrictive detailing the benefits of enrichregulatory framework has limitment activities for foster youth. ed their available options and re"As pointed out by our elosulted in only two commercially quent speakers (who testified in licensed blood banks, which has Wilk the Capitol), we cannot leave the left California pet owners and fate of foster youth up to luck," veterinarians with a limited supWilk said in Wednesday’s release. "Cali- ply of blood. fornia's foster youth deserve to have an "Ironically, my own dog is ill right equal fighting chance to use their skills now, and while she doesn't need a blood and develop their talents. Quality care transfusion, it certainly is a chilling reshouldn't be optional." minder of how quickly a pet's health can change. It (is) so important to ensure there is an appropriate supply of blood Doggy Donor available when a crisis hits our pets (and) SB 202 is referred to by Wilk as the SB 202 would do just that,” Wilk said in “Doggy Donor Bill” because it looks to a news release. “It addresses California's provide more flexibility to the rules on shortage of animal blood products and animal blood donation and calls for a ensures a more robust supply of blood more humane treatment of animal blood without housing more animals in tradidonors. tional animal blood donations facilities."

Officers end Long Beach pursuit in Castaic

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Temperatures are expected to peak in the low-90s on Saturday. Tonight’s fireworks might affect the air quality for the next two days.

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By Perry Smith Signal Managing Editor

The Fourth of July weather forecast calls for temperatures in the mid- to upper-80s and clear skies, yet, fireworks might affect air quality tonight, according to health officials. Those participating in the local Fourth of July 5K/10K Run/Walk don’t necessarily need to be concerned, as the air quality is expected to be moderate in the morning. Later in the day, however, the onset of fireworks is expected to be considered “unhealthy for sensitive groups,” according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District. “(For the Fourth of July), the air quality index is more driven by ozone, because during the summertime, it’s hotter so there are more stagnant air conditions that can lead to more smog or ozone,” said Nahal Mogharabi, director of communications for the AQMD. The anticipated onset of fireworks also

In BRIEF Firefighters extinguish small outside fire Firefighters in close proximity to a small vegetation fire in Newhall had a quick handle on the situation before it could grow in size. “We received a call at 4:06 p.m., en route at 4:08 p.m. and on scene by 4:14 p.m. to a burning hedge only,” said Austin Bennett with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The small fire was reported on 5th Street and Arch Street. The incident prompted a full brush response, dispatching out multiple engines, including from Fire Station 73 just less than a mile away from the blaze. “This was just a small hedge burning, and no structures or injuries occurred,” said Bennett.

Wanted man found in Newhall gas station bathroom

Health experts suggest caution for the Fourth

California Highway Patrol officers with the Newhall-area station ended a pursuit without incident Tuesday night, taking a suspect from Long Beach into custody around 11:30 p.m. “It started off with Long Beach (Police Department),” said CHP Officer Josh Greengard. “(A female driver) failed to yield and continued all the way up into our area.” CHP officers took over the pursuit on Interstate 405, near the Devonshire Boulevard exit, near North Hills. Once alerted to the situation, CHP officers were able to deploy spike strips north of Santa Clarita on Interstate 5. “We got our units in position a little further north, around Lake Hughes Road, where we utilized the spike strips,” said Greengard, spokesman for the Newhall-area station. “It was a successful deployment of the spike strips.” The woman was taken into custody without incident. CHP officers did not have information on the incident that prompted her to allegedly flee from officers.

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plays a significant role for the next two days, she added. “(Air pollutants) start to rise during the early evening, and they tend to stay elevated overnight and through the morning of July 5,” she said. When the air quality reaches an unhealthy level, L.A. County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis advises people living or working in the SCV who have heart disease, asthma or other respiratory diseases to minimize outdoor activities. “Children who have sensitive conditions, including heart disease, asthma and other chronic respiratory diseases, should not participate in outdoor physical activity ... and should stay indoors as much as possible (when the air is ‘unhealthy’),” according to a warning from Davis’ office. The weather calls for warming with temperatures peaking in the low-90s on Saturday, according to Alex Arnold, intern meteorologist with the National Weather Service. psmith@signalscv.com

A Stevenson Ranch man wanted on a $75,000 warrant was arrested Tuesday after reports of a person staying in a public restroom for about an hour, according to local law enforcement officials. Jesus Ivan Chavez, 28, was taken to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station jail after he was arrested on the warrant and narcotics charges. The incident occurred Tuesday morning when deputies “responded to a Newhall gas station on Lyons Avenue regarding a male adult who had been in a restroom for about an hour,” read a statement on the SCV Sheriff’s Station’s Facebook page Wednesday morning. When law enforcement approached the man, they learned about the warrant and found the suspect to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, the statement read. Chavez was being held Wednesday in lieu of $85,000 bail, according to the station’s booking log. — Tammy Murga

Smith’s 2nd law seeks to support children’s causes By Perry Smith Signal Managing Editor

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, quickly followed up her first bill being signed into law with a second successful effort Wednesday. While her first law, Assembly Bill 853, focused on supporting students, her second law addresses children’s health, another high priority for her, she said Wednesday.

AB 1336 addresswho know I am a big ades what receives fundvocate for children, and ing from “Kids Plates,” they thought I would which are license plates be a good voice for the with a star, handprint, bill.” plus sign or heart shape In a news release anused to personalize a nouncing Gov. Gavin person’s license plate. Newsom’s signature The law “re-aligns on the bill, Smith also the most pressing childthanked the bill’s sponSmith safety issues, so that’s sor, the California Coaliwhere the expenditures tion for Children’s Safeare going,” Smith said. “It was ty and Health. brought to my office by people AB 1336 adds the following

issues to the list of causes to receive Kids Plates funding: pedestrian safety; misuse and access to prescription medications; baby/ infant sleep suffocation; children left in parked cars and being backed over in the driveway and parking lots; and sports injuries. “Without this bill, literally hundreds of children would continue to die each year due to preventable injuries,” said Steve Barrow, co-chair of the statewide effort to end unintentional injury

as the leading cause of death and hospitalization. “This seemingly small act of the Legislature and governor will protect many children from preventable injury harm.” Smith’s first bill signed into law, AB 853, made adjustments to the ScholarShare 529 College Savings Plan that now allows California students to use their ScholarShare savings plans to directly pay third parties for living expenses, such as rent.

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Reading taken 3:56 p.m. Wednesday. TEMPERATURE Tuesday low OBSERVATIONS 62° at 3:56 a.m. TEMPERATURE HISTORY Today Normal Record High 84° 89° N/A Low 58° 61° N/A

SCV air quality Unhealthy for sensitive groups

Wednesday high 84° at 2:56 p.m.

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Sunrise: 5:47 a.m. Sunset: 8:10 p.m. Duration: 14:23 hr

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My Electric Car Adventure, Part 1

Drawing Conclusions — Bruce Plante

recently went through a job change and those of you who have experienced such a thing know what a joy it is. Fortunately, we had about a year’s notice for our facility closure and I was able to get a couple job offers fairly rapidly. I spent a grand total of two weeks unemployed, which allowed us the time to put in a yard and take a fun train trip to Seattle. Unfortunately, the awesome new job I have is now located in Pomona. Yes, that Pomona. From Santa Clarita, that’s about a 60-mile trip one way. I’m traveling against traffic most of the way so the time in the car is about an hour or hour 15 without an immense amount of clogged freeways. The gas, though, is something else. Even in my Toyota RAV4 that Steve gets 30 miles to the gallon, that is still 4 gallons a day or $16 at four bucks RIGHT ABOUT NOW a gallon. With the gas tax going up, I knew that I was in for trouble. That’s when I began to think about it. Yes, an electric car. What is a good moderate conservative to do? For years, I have trusted that the oil industry would give us a wonderful and cheap source of energy that would propel me to work and back. Oil is what built America. Was I wrong? Apparently so. I began my search with simple criteria. I had to be able to go 120 miles round-trip to work daily with energy left over for emergencies. Figure about 150-160 miles on a single charge. Also, only full plug-ins are now allowed in the diamond What is a good lanes. Stinks if you bought a hybrid. moderate conservative I thought about buying a hybrid but I to do? For years, I wanted to be free of gas forever. Show that I’m have trusted that the a real tree-hugger. With our solar system, I can oil industry would out-environmentalist the most radical leftgive us a wonderful wing Democrat. Yep, a and cheap source of green Republican. I looked at what is energy that would currently on the market. started by looking at propel me to work and IToyota and their Prius plug-in. wasn’t back. Oil is what built going to That work for me. I America. Was I wrong? needed a more comfortable car for living in two hours a day. I Apparently so. wanted a Camry plug-in but they only offer it in Japan. I wonder why? GM’s offering, the Volt, is really a hybrid and has a range of about 50 miles under pure electric. The best-seller in the category, Nissan’s Leaf, has a range of about 140-150 miles. This is great for ordinary commutes but not for mine. That left me with Mitsubishi, KIA and Tesla. All three have battery capacities above 200 miles with the Tesla dual-motor Model 3 having a range of 310 miles. The Tesla product has a range that can approximate my Toyota, so it became the favorite. As crazy as you might think Elon Musk is, he has created a practical electric car that common middle-class folks can own. The higher-end Model S is still a bit too pricey for ordinary people ($60K+). With the current rebates running about $6,200 from federal, state, and Edison sources with projected fuel savings, the price of a Model 3 is very close to equivalent sedans (mid $30’s). So, I bought one. And it has revolutionized my thinking. Worried about performance? The Model 3 dual motor goes zero to 60 in 4.2 seconds. Yep, you read that right. Why is that? In a gas-powered car, the gas motor has to increase revolutions, which transfers power to a transmission, which transfers energy to the drive shaft, which goes to a differential, then finally the tires. In electric cars, the motor is typically mounted right on the wheel or axle. When you hit the accelerator, it goes. And man, do you go. The Model 3 has also revolutionized the cockpit. There is no dashboard. Everything is controlled on a computer screen. Every function is controllable and programmable on the computer. Worried about where to charge when on the road? The Tesla tells you where the next supercharger is located and how busy it is. I never worry about charging — the system has me covered. But the biggest change in the car is the auto-drive mode. Currently, the system can only be used on the freeway and you must stay in one lane. But, yes, it drives itself. You have to keep a hand on the steering wheel so it knows you are there but, beyond that, it does not need you. Tesla will shortly release the full auto-drive system that can drive on city streets and take you wherever you need to go. For many in our society, this will be a godsend. It will mean freedom for folks who cannot drive or have marginal driving skills. Does this make you nervous? It made me nervous at first as well. But, now that I have been living with it, I am beginning to realize that, like it or not, automated driving systems are much better at driving than humans. And, they are here to stay as other car companies are copying Tesla and integrating them into their offerings. Next column, we will discuss what this means for our economy and society in general. Because the impact will be huge.

LUNETTA

Steve Lunetta is a resident of Santa Clarita and the 210 freeway, where he lives many hours of the week. He can be reached at slunetta63@yahoo.com..

Pausing to Ask, What Are We Doing?

here are two news stories in the last week or so that should alarm and rally us. The first rose to the surface because of the reporting of the Catholic News Agency. A woman in the U.K. with severe mental disabilities was mandated by a judge to have an abortion, despite her mother’s plea to let the baby live. The judge explained her reasoning that the woman, 22 weeks pregnant at the time of the ruling, wouldn’t know the difference between a baby and a doll — and during court proceedings a new doll in place of the baby was even promised to her. On appeal, the ruling was lifted, but the fact remains that in England, in 2019, there was a moment when a court mandated an abortion. The West seems to be on a cliff, ready to plunge at any moment deeper into a grave abyss where death becomes a normalized standard of “care” when life gets too hard to fathom. In recent years, some have warned that we have been moving away from “safe, legal and rare” language when it comes to abortion to almost an expectation, and at times a preference, for abortion. Most people don’t wake up in the morning as obsessed with abortion as politics may sometimes suggest. But there has been this cultural creeping happening, where leaders of all sorts will openly express

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a pro-choice preference. For cultural reasons and for many other intimately painful reasons, how can women help but feel pressure when it comes to abortion? And yet, where is the sober conversation? About whether this is healthy, never mind “health care”? On two Democratic presidential primary debate stages recently, there were no questions for the candidates about the latest trend in Democratic politics: support for expanded abortion rights. The other story is about a girl named Valeria. Few of us would know her name if she hadn’t died with her father while trying to flee El Salvador. The photo of them lying face-down, dead, on the bank of the Rio Grande, has been seen and commented on the world over. Beyond politics, this kind of thing begs for a pause to ask: Who are we, and what are we doing? On Twitter, I saw reactions about how refugees “won’t die if they don’t come here illegally.” But consider what life must be like for a family so desperate they will do anything to come to the United States. Beyond urgent political reforms and enforcement, we need an intolerance for inhumane conditions at government

facilities of any sort. After spending time at a TexasMexico border crossing, El Paso Catholic Bishop Mark Seitz warned, “We suffer from a lifethreatening case of hardening of the heart.” Last week, I spent part of a day in Washington, D.C., with the adoptive mother of a teenager who’d been born to a mentally disabled woman. The birth mother could have been utterly lost and forgotten, and the life within her eradicated. But she wasn’t, and the now-teenaged Anna Grace lives in a family where she is loved. One of the things her adoptive mother went to the capital to talk about is making politics more tender by allowing ourselves not to be fenced in by political sides, but moved by the heart. You can be a Trump supporter or opponent and still weep for Valeria, and support efforts to help asylum seekers be treated with love. You can be ardently pro-choice or pro-life, and still work together to make your community more welcoming to pregnant women who may otherwise be lost and alone. If we are strangers no more, our politics might become a little less strange and much more humane. Kathryn Jean Lopez is senior fellow at the National Review Institute.

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Another Wednesday, another Gary Horton bleat. His June 27 entry, “Kids in Cages: Is That the American Way?” finds him in full-bloomed sob mode. “Kids in cages in faraway places, with no soap or blankets and barely room to move. Locked inside fences, in tents, warehouses, for-profit human exploitation machines… The Trump presidential response is to make conditions on our side the wrong side for them to come to. Make it so bad, so miserable, so debilitating, so terrifying as kids are ripped from parents – that they’ll stop coming.” Lions and tigers and bears, oh, my… This is apparently the latest trope from the Dem/ socialists. They’ve swerved from denying just a couple of months ago that there was any “emergency” at all at the border – countering Trump’s position in pushing for money for border security – to wailing about a looming disaster, especially regarding the kids of border jumpers. Talk about situational ethics! I guess whatever’s expedient at any given moment will be pushed as the crisis du jour. The hysteria also serves a practical purpose: obfuscate and misdirect the discussion from factual and legal elements that don’t serve the leftists’ message, and attempt to drape it with humanitarian concerns that have broad appeal to the innate generosity of the American people. Not only is it cynical beyond belief, but also it uses those unfortunate people as mere pawns to advance an unpopular political agenda: open borders. Here are some realities to consider. Who’s actually responsible for those kids being in a facility in the first place? Did Trump and his minions kidnap them and drag them over the border to lock them up? Or were they brought here by their parents, who were trying to enter the country illegally? This country really has no responsibility to provide them any care at all. We could have simply dumped them back on the other side of the border – which would have been the truly cruel and inhumane thing to do – but we didn’t. Instead, we’re making every effort to provide for them as best we can, given the realities and limitations of the resources available. Why are those resources so strained in the first place? Because the Dem/socialists, as usual, have for a very long time refused to cooperate – by approving funding, among other things – in addressing the core of the problem: border security. If our border was secure we’d have a lot fewer people coming across,

and thus a lot fewer detainees. Further, as it became known we were serious about enforcing that border, much of the magnetism that draws people to try to jump it would be eliminated. But then, where would all those future Dem/socialist voters come from? And that, my friends, is what this entire discussion is really all about. The left, as represented in this case by Horton, will do or say anything to allow hordes of illegal aliens to flow unfettered into this country to disappear into that “underground” they’re constantly moaning about, so they can later benefit from the next round of amnesty – under whatever name at the time, DREAMERS, DACA, whatever – and become “legalized,” and ultimately a voting bloc. Don’t let yourselves be fooled. Brian Baker Saugus

Are We Shorting Our Kids?

I read with interest Caleb Lunetta’s June 27 piece on declining enrollment at Newhall public schools. Superintendent Jeff Pelzel was quoted saying, “Students need to be in school every day to maximize their learning.” (Emphasis mine). The rest of the article dealt with revenue problems, not learning opportunities. I perceive a contradiction. According to the district’s calendar, there are 156 instruction days in the year, 37 of which are “half days.” Normal school hours are 8 to 3, but only 8 to noon on half days. Considering the ultimate destination of our kids is industry or business with typically 238 eight-hour working days, does it seem we’re shorting Newhall students by nearly 50%? Are we pandering to teachers and staff with short hours? As an ex-teacher (adjunct), I appreciate the time it takes to prepare for class, but I contend that after the first year, prep time shrinks substantially. OK, young kids aren’t up to the rigors of working men and women, but high schoolers? Well, not to worry. It doesn’t matter that Lithuania’s students do better than Newhall kids. Bill Lyons Santa Clarita

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Today Independence Day Celebration What: Celebrate Independence Day with a series of patriotic events hosted throughout the city of Santa Clarita on July 4 as a way of commemorating an essential day in American history. The Fourth of July festivities kick off with the Independence Day 5K and 10K, hosted by the Santa Clarita Runners’ Club. After the race and pancakes, residents can enjoy the annual Santa Clarita 4th of July Parade beginning at 9 a.m. in Old Town Newhall. The day’s festivities conclude with the city of Santa Clarita Fourth of July Fireworks Show at Westfield Valencia Town Center, starting at 9:15 p.m. When: All day Where: Old Town Newhall and the Westfield Valencia Town Center Cost: Free More info: santa-clarita. com/city-hall/departments/ recreation-and-communityservices-department/events/ fourth-of-july

Friday Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series What: The Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series returns for its 20th year, featuring regional, national and international entertainers in a family-friendly, street party setting, offering activities for adults and children. The scheduled series will bring a variety of activities for the entire family, as well as a variety of food and beverages, including wine and beer for adults. No pets or outside food or beverages are allowed. When: Fridays at 7:30 p.m. now until Aug. 2 Where: Westfield Valencia Town Center, 24201 West Valencia Blvd., Valencia Cost: Free, VIP seating available for purchase More info: valenciajazzandblues.com/

Saturday, July 6 Team Runners Lane What: Join Team Runners Lane as we kick off the seventh tour of training and completing the Santa Clarita Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, which leads to the L.A. Marathon. We will provide you with a training program, motivation, an inspirational team and product advice, all for free. When: 8 a.m. - noon Where: Runners Lane, 22959 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita Cost: Free More info: Call 661-260-3368 Flutterby: Open Art Studio What: Flutterby is a no-charge open art studio for kids and their parents to stop by and make their own artwork to display. All art materials are provided and no prior registration necessary, as it’s free to the whole community. When: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Where: ARTree Community Arts Center, 22508 6th St., Newhall Cost: Free More info: Call 661-673-7500 City of Santa Clarita’s Concerts in the Park What: Get ready to rock at the city of Santa Clarita’s Concerts in the Park, presented by Logix Federal Credit Union.

Come revel in the sounds of timeless rock ‘n’ roll with friends and family. Bring your beach chairs and let the music take you away. When: Saturdays at 7 p.m. starting July 6 through Aug. 24 Where: Central Park Cost: Free More info: santa-clarita. com/city-hall/departments/ recreation-and-communityservices-department/events/ concerts-in-the-park

Dive-In-Movie Night What: Cool off this summer and make a splash with a family Dive-In-Movie night in a unique outdoor setting. The city of Santa Clarita’s 2018 Dive-In Movie series allows residents to relax poolside at a local Santa Clarita pool while enjoying their favorite PGrated films. Families can settle in for a Saturday night at the cinema under the stars from the comfort of a poolside lounge chair or even the pool itself. Lineup to be announced. When: Saturdays at 7 p.m., July 6 through July 28 Where: TBA Cost: $7 per person More info: For more, visit santa-clarita.com/ city-hall/departments/ recreation-communityservices-and-open-space/ events Old Town Newhall Farmers Market What: California farmers and specialty food purveyors come together each Saturday, rain or shine, to bring you the finest in fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, including organic, baked goods, flowers, herbs, cheeses, and prepared foods. The market offers patrons a chance to come face to face with their food source. An abundance of free parking is available. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Where: Corner of Lyons and Railroad avenues, Newhall More info: oldtownnewhallfm@gmail. com, 661-799-3693.

Sunday, July 7 Patriotic Sundaes Dance with the Sierra Hillbillies What: The Sierra Hillbillies will celebrate Independence Day and keep cool with ice cream sundaes with caller Dennis Young on squares and John Downing cuing rounds for our Patriotic Sundaes Dance. The dancing begins with rounds at 2 p.m. and squares at 2:30 p.m. Casual dress is always welcome! When: 2 - 4 p.m. Where: Valencia United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 25718 McBean Parkway Cost: Free More info: Visit www. sierrahillbillies.org, or find our group on Facebook.

Thursday, July 11 Borderline Country Night at The Canyon What: Come to The Canyon for a night of line dancing lessons and county music presented by Borderline Bar & Grill. Guests 18 years old and older will be permitted, no parents or guardians needed to enter. Show a valid identification upon entry. When: 6 - 8 p.m. Where: The Canyon - Santa Clarita, Westfield Valencia Town Center, 24201 Valencia Blvd., Suite 1351, Santa Clarita

Cost: Tickets are available at the door and it’s $10 for admission. More info: Call 818-879-5016

Friday, July 12 Movies Under the Stars at Hart Park What: Come to Hart Park as Movies Under the Stars presents a screening of “Aquaman.” Avenues Supported Living Services will be selling snow cones, popcorn, candy and drinks for guests. Bring chairs, blankets and towels. When: 7 - 9 p.m. Where: William S. Hart Regional Park, 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall, 91321 Cost: Free More info: Call 661-259-1750 The Induction of the Court of the Lord Chamberlain What: Celebrate the opening of the Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival with dinner, wine and music. Two of the city’s art commissioners, Susan Shapiro and Dr. Michael Millar, will be inducted into the Court of the Lord Chamberlain to recognize their contributions in support of the arts. When: 6:30 p.m. Where: The Centre, located at 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway Cost: $65 More info: scshakespearefest. org

Saturday-Sunday, July 13-14 Placerita Nature Center Walk and Live Animal Presentation What: Come to Placerita Canyon with your family on Saturdays. This is an easy 1-hour walk exploring the area’s natural and cultural history. The nature walk is planned to be fun for the whole family. If time permits, stay for the native live animal presentation. When: Saturdays, 11 a.m. to noon, live animal presentation, 1 p.m. Where: Placerita Nature Center, 19152 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall Cost: Free More info: 661-259-7721, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tues-Sun.

Saturday, July 13 The Gift of Song Red Carpet Revue Concert What: The Gift of Song, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring young performers with music and song, will be hosting two special concerts with founder Leslie Berra on July 13-14, the first being a Red Carpet Revue with Broadway favorites. All proceeds from these concerts will go to support the Educational Outreach Program, which provides free and low-cost programming to local schools, according to event organizers. When: 8 p.m. Where: The MAIN, 24266 Main St., Newhall Cost: VIP $60, General admission $35, Student/senior $25 More info: scshakespearefest. org SNAP! Reception for the newest art installation by Forge Ahead Arts What: The city of Santa Clarita and Forge Ahead Arts proudly announce our newest art installation, SNAP! Please join us for a Reception celebrating Forge Ahead Art’s newest work. Experience the art, meet

the artists, enjoy some light appetizers and conversation with other art enthusiasts. When: 6 - 8 p.m. Where: Town Center Art Space, Westfield Valencia Town Center Cost: Free More info: forgeaheadarts.org

Sunday, July 14 The Gift of Song Showcase Series What: The Gift of Song, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring young performers with music and song, will be hosting two special concerts with founder Leslie Berra on July 13-14, with a special performance by more than 20 young and local vocal talents. All proceeds from these concerts will go to support the Educational Outreach Program, which provides free and low cost programming to local schools, according to event organizers. When: 7 p.m. Where: The MAIN, 24266 Main St., Newhall Cost: VIP $60, General admission $35, Student/senior $25 More info: scshakespearefest. org

Tuesday, July 16 Toastmasters What: It is our mission to encourage, educate and support personal growth in the areas of public speaking, job interviewing, impromptu speaking, leadership, time management, project management and presentation skills through Toastmasters International’s programs. Through self-paced programs, peer feedback, and mentoring we will help our members grow and realize their personal dreams and goals. When: 6 - 7:30 p.m. Where: Boston Scientific, 22155 Rye Canyon Loop Cost: Free More info: At the entrance, tell the guard you are here for Toastmasters at Boston Scientific. After entering the gate, go to the stop sign. Turn left. At the top of the hill, we are the building on the left. Check in with the front desk, use my name. We meet in the conference room right next to the guard station. For more info, call Jim Kearney 818-636-5547.

Thursday, July 18 Newcomers and Friends ‘Coffee Corner’ What: A social club open to all women in the Santa Clarita Valley who are new to the area or would like to meet new friends. Now in their 32nd year with 201 members. Learn about our club at “Coffee Corner.” Enjoy monthly luncheons, activities, and trips. When: 10 a.m. Where: Call for location at a local restaurant. More info: Call 661-259-0666, 661-299-1834 or 661-254-8796. Visit www.ncandf.com or email info@ncandf.com

Friday, July 26 Movies Under the Stars at Hart Park What: Come to Hart Park as Movies Under the Stars presents a screening of “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” Avenues Supported Living Services will be selling snow cones, popcorn, candy and drinks for guests. Bring chairs, blankets and

towels. When: 7 - 9 p.m. Where: William S. Hart Regional Park, 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall, 91321 Cost: Free More info: Call 661-259-1750

Aug. 2 - 4 Free Summer Shakespeare: Julius Caesar What: Free Shakespeare is one of the oldest cultural events in our community and will be continuing with this festival season with Julius Caesar, directed by Erin McBride Africa. Julius Caesar was written based on true events and is still one of the most relevant of Shakespeare’s plays, depicting the struggle for power and public manipulation. When: 7 p.m. Where: Newhall Family Theatre for the Performing Arts, 24600 Walnut St. Cost: Free More info: scshakespearefest. org

Thursday, Aug. 11 Newcomers and Friends ‘Coffee Corner’ What: A social club open to all women in the Santa Clarita Valley who are new to the area or would like to meet new friends. Now in their 32nd year with 201 members. Learn about our club at “Coffee Corner.” Enjoy monthly luncheons, activities, and trips. When: 10 a.m. Where: Call for location at a local restaurant. More info: Call 661-259-0666, 661-299-1834 or 661-254-8796. Visit www.ncandf.com or email info@ncandf.com

Friday, Aug. 16 Movies Under the Stars at Hart Park What: Come to Hart Park as Movies Under the Stars presents a screening of “Mary Poppins Returns.” Avenues Supported Living Services will be selling snow cones, popcorn, candy and drinks for guests. Bring chairs, blankets and towels. When: 7 - 9 p.m. Where: William S. Hart Regional Park, 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall, 91321 Cost: Free More info: Call 661-259-1750

Saturday, Aug. 24 23rd annual Heart of the West What: Carousel Ranch 23rd annual Heart of the West, including dinner, silent and live auctions, and children’s riding demonstration. When: 6 p.m. Where: Carousel Ranch, 34289 Rocking Horse Road, Agua Dulce Cost: $100 for general seating and $200 for VIP More info: www.carouselranch. org or call 661-268-8010

Friday, Aug. 30 Movies Under the Stars at Hart Park What: Come to Hart Park as Movies Under the Stars presents a screening of “Captain Marvel.” Avenues Supported Living Services will be selling snow cones, popcorn, candy and drinks for guests. Bring chairs, blankets and towels. When: 7 - 9 p.m. Where: William S. Hart Regional Park, 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall, 91321 Cost: Free More info: Call 661-259-1750

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What you should do if you encounter a bear By Matt Fernandez Signal Staff Writer

The Santa Clarita Valley has seen a dramatic increase in bear activity in populated areas like Stevenson Ranch and Canyon Country. According to some reports, there have been as many as six sightings in just two weeks. So what should residents do when they spot a bear roaming through their neighborhood? “We would advise people to stay away from the bear, to not poke at it with a stick and to stay in their homes,” said Lt. Andrew Dahring of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “People are welcome to call us, and we’ll help out as best we can to monitor the bear, but the best people to call would

be (the California Department of Fish and Wildlife).” Dahring added that the best thing to do is to give the bear space and allow it to leave the area on its own terms. Crowding or otherwise corralling the bear can cause it to climb a tree and get stuck. Bears venturing into residential areas are likely looking for things to eat. In order to reduce the likelihood of a bear being attracted to your house, the Fish and Wildlife Department recommends homeowners avoid leaving food out in the open or in vehicles and to harvest ripe fruit from trees as soon as possible. The agency also asks people to store garbage in easily accessible outdoor areas and wait until the morning of collection day to bring it out, or simply purchase bear-proof garbage receptacles.

Photo courtesy Cara Gayle Cherry Photography

A mother bear and cub walk along the top of fences in a Castaic backyard.

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up, so the baby sat down and squealed for a little bit before mama came back into our yard to grab the baby. And away they went up the tree.” Cherry added she was lucky she happened to go into the house or she never would’ve heard her neighbor’s warning that the wild animal was so close to their children. “Being on this side of the street, we don’t usually see much nature,” Cherry said. “But it’s

hot and they’re tired and they want water, which has dried up.” Sheriff’s officials and local residents said the Department of Fish and Wildlife was contacted but does not plan to respond since they typically do not unless there’s a direct threat. “I understand (the reasoning), but my problem is that there are little children playing,” Cherry said, adding the bear is visibly tagged by wildlife officials. “She’s a tagged bear from what I understand, and I would think with a

tagged bear, they would relocate her. Or just take her back up into the hills.” Neighbors on the scene Wednesday agreed with Cherry, stating it’d be the safest move for both the bears and humans in the area. “For her to be out last night and again today, it makes me a little bit concerned that she’s going to take up residence on our street,” Cherry said, “I think it’s nice to see wildlife thriving. I just don’t want it to be at the expense of my pets or children.”

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in honor of veterans. “Our company places extreme pride and value on our country and its veterans,” Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO of Camping World, said in 2014, according to the company’s website. “A large percentage of our employees and also customers are veterans, and we want to honor them, their dedication to our country and to our local communities.” While the Camping World flag is certainly the biggest flag in Santa Clarita, it is not the oldest of the giant flags in the area. Though the Schwartz Oil Co. flag is a bit smaller at 30 by 50 feet, it has seniority as it’s been around for more than 20 years. The owners said they’re proud of their huge flag, which can be seen from both the Interstate 5 freeway and Highway 126, and was put up by the owners because they wanted to show some patriotism. They put the flag up during the Fourth of July holiday and try to keep it up throughout the year. “I’ve been driving past (this flag) every week for over 10 years now, and every week it makes me smile,” said truck driver Ryan Pullman. Pullman said he drives the same route weekly, and cannot wait to see the “towering flag,” as it means he has almost made it home. “I can’t think of a better way of honoring our country than by doing this and keeping it up as much as they do,” he added. Smaller yet still impressive, two more local

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20th-century military vehicles. On top of multiple flatbed trucks will be veterans waving flags and holding up signs with veteran stories and names on them, all decorated by event organizers with the help of AVVA members Shirley Scott and Dawn Petersen. “So many people forget what these

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Andrew A. Lentini 1916 – July 4, 1944

businesses along the I-5 have also put up approximately 20-by-30-foot flags. Both Conserv Fuel, located on the 28100 block of The Old Road, and McDonald’s at the corner of The Old Road and Magic Mountain Parkway, have recently put in new flagpoles to accommodate the larger flags. Six different flag designs were flown before Betsy Ross created the official version, and today’s flag still features the original 13 alternating white and red stripes, in honor of the original colonies, and 50 stars on a blue background to represent the states. The red signifies hardiness and valor, white for purity and

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A huge American flag flies over Camping World in Stevenson Ranch. It can be seen from southbound Interstate 5 and is a welcome sight for many drivers.

the program will benefit even more students with the additional funding. “The great thing is, it completely expands the program so we can cover more students and get more people into the program,” said Jasmine Ruys, associate vice president of enrollment services.

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The College of the Canyons Foundation recently completed a fundraiser

veterans have given,” said AVVA President Pat Scobie. “The Fourth of July is the birth of our country, and that was given to us by military veterans.” The VFW is planning on holding barbecues or lunches after the event for people to enjoy, and event organizers have said there will be hamburgers, hot dogs, hot links and sides. The event kicks off at 3 p.m.. “Veterans and the community are welcome,” said Gary Bright, VFW manager. The VFW is located at 16208 Sierra Highway in Canyon Country.

that raised more than a half-million dollars for the Canyons Promise program, and Ruys said that will allow the school to offer students more than just free tuition. “Tuition is what the state is providing, but we can go above and beyond that because of the generosity of the community,” Ruys said, mentioning the book vouchers, transportation passes and support systems that students will receive in addition to the free tuition. “We go beyond just paying fees. It’s really a

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Andrew A. Lentini, age 27 years of 79th Infantry division gave his life in the service of his country with the U.S. forces in France on July 4, 1944. Today is the 75th anniversary of Andrew’s death. The Lentini Family The Signal, July 4, 2019

guilty in May to six counts of lewd act upon a child and three counts of sexual battery, all felonies, according to previous reports. The judge Wednesday also ordered lifetime sex offender registration for the 34-year-old Haggerty, according to officials with the District Attorney’s Office. Haggerty worked as a basketball coach at several schools, including Canyon High and Trinity Classical Academy. He is accused of sexually assaulting nine victims over the course of nearly a decade, who ranged in age between 14 and 17 years old. He had initially faced a maximum of 14 years in prison, based on the charges as originally filed. At the time of his arrest, Haggerty was living in Orange County and working at a school there.

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innocence, and blue for vigilance, perseverance and justice. Stevenson Ranch resident Shayna Reems said her 2-year-old son, Caleb, salutes — with the wrong hand, she added, laughing — every time he sees the giant flags. “My kids love driving around town and seeing all the flags, especially the boys,” Reems said. “My oldest likes to see how many he can count in a day, though he can only count up to about 20 before he loses track and has to start over. Their dad is a U.S. Army veteran, so they know the importance of being patriotic. … This is their favorite time of the year because all the flags are out.”

student success program.” Ruys added school officials are eager to accept additional students into the Canyons Promise program, but they’re even more excited to one day expand the program to include even more COC scholars. “We as an institution decided we want to help the students who were making too much to get grants, but not enough to actually afford college,” Ruys said. “That’s where we’ve been trying to help students the most, but it’s all preliminary, though.”

Aftermath

The incident also sparked a lawsuit by one of the victims against the William S. Hart Union High School District. Lawyers with the Los Angeles-based firm Taylor & Ring filed a lawsuit on behalf of the former student, now age 24, naming the district as defendant. The lawsuit also accuses the Hart District of failing to intervene or report the abuse, despite having received numerous complaints that Haggerty engaged in repeated misconduct toward male, minor students. The lawsuit also alleges Haggerty used an injury the boy had as an opportunity to take advantage of the plaintiff. The lawsuit also claims the coaching staff was made aware of Haggerty’s behavior, but nothing was done to address it. “We do not comment on litigation matters,” Hart District spokesman Dave Caldwell said in a previous report by The Signal. Signal Senior Staff Writer Jim Holt contributed to this report.

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West Ranch boys, girls XC make history

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The West Ranch boys cross-country team made it to the Nike Cross Nationals this season, placing eighth in Portland against teams from across the country.

By Diego Marquez Signal Staff Writer

orming a cohesive unit throughout the 2018 cross-country season, the West Ranch boys and girls crosscountry teams always believed in themselves and set out to prove why they were not only one of the elite teams in the Foothill League, but in the state of California. “We were focusing on getting better individually and as a team,” said boys cross-country runner Evan Bates. “Everybody doubted us at the beginning of the season, we were unranked in the preseason rankings and nobody really gave us respect. We were always trying to prove that we were worthy of being a great team this season which worked well for us because we were

always trying to prove them wrong, which is easier than trying to meet expectations.” Embracing the underdog role and silencing the doubters, the boys and girls cross-country teams reached new heights, making program history as both teams qualified for the CIF State Meet for the first time, among other feats, and were named The Signal Sports Team of the Year. The Wildcats boys team, comprised of seven runners, was anchored by seniors Isaiah Seidman, Bates and Alexis Romero, junior Hunter Romine and sophomore Dylan Gatua. The group was undeniably fast, winning West Ranch’s fourth straight Foothill League title. The girls team also

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Boys lacrosse: Vikings hire former Viewpoint High School, college coach By Haley Sawyer Signal Sports Editor

Ted Emery has played lacrosse all over the country and all over the world. So when he was given the opportunity to coach the Valencia boys lacrosse team, he knew exactly what he wanted to accomplish. “I definitely want to build off of what was already established here,” Emery said. “The coaches before me did a tremendous job of getting the teams organized. Hopefully making it into the perennial programs like back east that kind of have those teams the compete year in and year out.” Valencia announced the hiring of Emery as its new head coach on Monday. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Emery has been playing and coaching lacrosse for 22 years.

Emery, 28, was a multisport athlete in high school, lettering in both lacrosse and basketball. He went on to play lacrosse at Regis University in Denver, an MCLA Division 2 school. He is still the Rangers’ alltime leading scorer with 147 points (83 goals, 64 assists) and was named all-conference three times in addition to taking on leadership roles like treasurer, vice president and president. In the offseason, he played with USA Starz, a team that took him to the Amsterdam Lowlands Tournament in 2011 and 2015 as well as the 2011 Berlin Open, the 2013 Asia Pacific Lacrosse Tournament in Beijing and the 2014 Denver World Lacrosse Championships. After graduation, he became an assistant coach at See LAX, A10

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Valencia’s Lane Farrell throws a pitch in a game against Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks at Notre Dame on Wednesday.

By Dan Lovi Signal Staff Writer

With only one week left in the summer baseball schedule, the Valencia Vikings traveled to Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks on Wednesday to take on one of the area’s best

teams. The Vikings held their own and took a 2-0 lead in the top of the fourth inning, but the Knights came back in the bottom of the inning with seven runs of their own to claim a 7-2 victory. Valencia had an opportunity

to get out of the fourth inning quickly, but two costly errors on the defense allowed the first two Notre Dame batters to get on base, leading to the scoring explosion. “I literally told them when they came in the field after that See VIKES, A10

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Continued from A9 featured seven runners and was led by freshmen Alexis Fernandez and Hayden Washington, juniors Abigail Welch and Tracy Sterkel and senior Sophia Hoelzel, and finished as the runner-up at the Foothill League finals. Creating a bond over the years, both teams have established a tradition of success which they attribute to the team chemistry and team bonding trips that cross-country coach Sara Soltani took them on. “It’s been hard for the girls team in the past years because we have always gone up to state and watched the boys compete and of course we are always happy for them, but we have always wanted to share in that success,” Hoelzel said. “This year being able to kind of have a sense of unity was really cool to watch and experience. I just think all the bonding trips the coaches put together like going to Mammoth over the summer, it really helped pushed everybody to feel the team and to run for one another which I think led to our success.” As the year went on both teams picked up momentum. The boys team finished in third place at the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 Cross-Country Championships as Seidman, Bates and Gatua all placed inside the top 10 to lead the boys team to a podium finish. The girls team finished in fifth place as Fernandez, Welch and Hoelzel finished in 10th, 31st and 36th place respectively, earning the girls team a trip to the CIF State Meet, a program first. “The girls weren’t really sure because there are a solid eight teams in the Southern Section,” Bates said. “They knew that and put it together and ended up qualifying for state. There used to be a picture in front of the country clubhouse of just the boys team, but this year it was a picture of both the boys and girls team going to state.” At the CIF State Meet in Fresno, the boys team blazed through the course as Bates

and Seidman ran side-by-side for most of the duration of the race and finished in second and fourth place. Gatua and Romine followed in 14th and 18th place while Romero clocked in under 16 minutes. “It’s kind of cool when you come across the line and you’re like, ‘You just did that,’” Bates said. “Then you turn around and see your next teammate Isaiah come in and then, boom, you see Dylan come in, then you see Hunter come in and then I turn to see Alexis come in under 16. We were like, ‘We did it.’ We put it together at the right moment in the season. It was just a special moment that I will never forget, all of us holding each other.” The girls team finished ninth out of the 22-team field as Fernandez came in 20th place, Welch 58th and Hoelzel 70th. “It’s just such a cool experience,” Hoelzel said. “It’s my first and only state meet and to make history while doing it is just really cool and to do it with my best friends and all the support that we had. It was just a really good way to end the year in my final season and it’s something that I can always look back on.” Continuing their postseason run, the Wildcats boys team recorded another program first by being the first West Ranch team to qualify for the Nike Cross Nationals (NXN) in Portland, Oregon. They finished eighth overall to conclude a historic season of firsts for the Wildcats. “Every single one of the teams has always talked about winning state and going to NXN. It’s always been this crazy dream,” Seidman said. “We weren’t able to do it my sophomore year with a very talented group, we weren’t able to do it my junior year even still with a very talented group. “But with my senior year, kind of being able to achieve the dreams that my past teammates wanted to get was a big deal for me and it was a big deal for alumni because we finally got West Ranch to NXN. It was definitely the highlight of my high school career, nothing can match it.”

Photo courtesy Sara Soltani

The West Ranch boys and girls cross-country teams both qualified for the CIF State Meet as the boys team finished in third place and the girls in fifth place at CIF-Southern Section Division 1 Cross-Country Championships at Riverside City Cross Country Course in November.

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1. West Ranch XC 2. Valencia boys hoops 3. Hart girls volleyball 4. GV track and field 5. West Ranch boys volleyball

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Past Teams of the Year 2016-17 — Valencia girls basketball 2015-16 — Saugus girls cross country 2014-15 — Saugus girls cross country 2 013-14 — Saugus boys cross country 2012-13 — Saugus girls cross country 2011-12 — Saugus girls cross country and Golden Valley boys cross country 2010-11 — Saugus girls cross country 2009-10 — Saugus girls cross country 2008-09 — Saugus girls cross country 2007-08 — No award given 2006-07 — Canyon football 2005-06 — Canyon football

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Regis for a season and a half, then head coach for another season and a half. In 2018, he took his first coaching position in the state of California at Viewpoint of Calabasas. “I coached all age groups from youth through high school, a little bit of college, but seem to have the most fun coaching high school because I can potentially send kids to colleges they might not have heard of,” Emery said. “It’s rewarding being on that end of it rather than being at the college and recruiting.” Emery is also excited for the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the sport of lacrosse across Southern California, saying Valencia is a school that is “begging for lacrosse.” “It’s kind of cool,” Emery said. “It’s very well established in the midwest or out east and potentially being one of those people that can establish that at high school would be really cool.” Last season, the Vikings finished last in the Foothill League after losing experience from its 2018 team, which went 9-13 overall. Emery and the boys lacrosse staff will begin planning for the 2020 season when school begins, then begin developing a club team throughout fall and winter. Those interested in joining the team can email Emery at emery043@gmail.com. “I’m looking forward to the years ahead,” Emery said. “It’s an exciting situation to be a part of.”

inning if you can’t play defense you can’t win,” said Valencia head coach Mike Killinger. “A lot of the summer is about giving opportunities to kids, giving them chances to earn spots and sometimes we have some bumpy innings like that. Other than that we threw zeros the rest of the game. If you give up two with the errors or three we can survive, but we ended up giving up seven. Sometimes those things snowball on you.” Senior-to-be and leadoff hitter Parker Simonian got the offense going for the Vikings, smashing the first pitch of the game to center for a single, though Valencia couldn’t capitalize. Simonian started the fourth inning with a walk, and upcoming senior Steven Gonzalez brought him home after launching a double. Grant Weiss, who is also entering his senior year, got on base with a single and then Jakob Marquez, a transfer from Hart, hit into a double play but logged an RBI as Gonzalez was able to score. Losing seven seniors to graduation, including Foothill League Player of the Year Davis Cop, means the Vikings will have to rely on the likes of Simonian,

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Weiss, Gonzalez and other players with varsity experience to lead the charge this year. “It’s really big, we lost big leaders on and off the field. These guys have been on varsity, a lot of them since they’ve been sophomores, so they’ve learned from two different groups of seniors,” Killinger said. “It’s huge for them to step up and show the way to the next group, showing that next group where they have to go and how they can lead in the future.” The Vikings utilized eight different pitchers in the contest, with each pitching an inning except for the fourth, when both Nick Lottermoser and Lane Farrell saw time on the mound. Killinger wanted his bullpen to all get work as the Vikings prepare for the California Classic this weekend, where they will play four games in two days. “All the guys who threw today will be relievers this weekend, trying to get them one inning of work,” he said. “We had four one, two, three innings, so there’s a lot of good stuff mixed in, just that one inning got away from us.” The Vikings will face Dana Hills at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Valencia High School in the first of two games on Saturday. Valencia will round out the day against Tesoro at 4 p.m.

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The coaches before me did a tremendous job of getting teams organized. Hopefully making it into the perennial programs like back east that kind of have those teams that compete year in and year out.” Ted Emery,

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Valencia’s Nick Lottermoser eyes a ground ball in a summer game against Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks at Notre Dame on Wednesday. The Vikings lost to the Knights 7-2.

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By Leon Worden SCV Parade Committee, President Special to The Signal

f Reno is the biggest little city in the world, then Santa Clarita is the smallest mid-size city in America – and nowhere is it more true than in the streets of Newhall on the Fourth of July. We’re throwing a block party, and you’re invited. We can’t guarantee 76 trombones at the starting line, but upwards of 100 horn players and drummers from all six local high schools will lead off Division 2, right behind a line of big, red fire trucks that are every little boy’s envy. From the littlest Brownie to the oldest military veteran, everybody loves a parade. You might not know the person waving at you

from the shiny new Corvette or the back of a flatbed truck, but you’ll wave back, just the same. Santa Clarita’s annual Fourth of July parade is a magical thing. Flowery floats don’t make a parade. Neighbors do. This year’s parade is extra special because it combines two local traditions into one. About the only thing that’s been going on longer than the parade – besides the Newhall Ice Co., of course – is The Signal, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. That’s a big deal. Community newspapers don’t usually survive that long these days. Maybe it has lasted into the 21st Century because The Signal, like the parade, is a reflection of the community. See WELCOME, P23

From running to pancakes, residents have various options to choose

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With 243 years of tradition behind it, Fourth of July celebrations are one of America’s most time-honored traditions. It’s a day to celebrate our nation’s independence with a day off, a backyard barbecue in the sun and plenty of fireworks. Independence Day is right around the corner, and it’s time to start deciding how you want to spend your Fourth of July. Every year, the City of Santa Clarita offers plenty of patriotic activities so you and your family to join in on the festivities.

he more things change, the more they are the same. We are about to make our annual pilgrimage out to the Fourth of July Parade. It’s a grand tradition. What’s not to like? Kids, horses, the Rotary Pancake Breakfast, bands, veterans and flags everywhere! On the Fourth of July, you can’t find a more red, white and blue community in the United States than Santa Clarita. I looked back at the past 60 years, and the parade still starts at Hart Park with horses still staging in the South end, near the Saugus Train Station. The floats and vehicles are still staged at the North end of the park and along Newhall Avenue. We no longer have a parade queen, but we have plenty of beautiful princesses coming down the parade route. It might sound a little hokey, but we love it. Santa Clarita is a big city with a small-town feel. We wave flags, cheer for our firemen, military and law enforcement because they keep us all safe. They are our heroes! I love a parade! There is something different this year. It’s the

Independence Day Classic 5K and 10K Run/Walk

Get a running start to your celebration bright and early with the Independence Day Classic. The event includes not only a 5K and 10K, but also a non-competitive walk and kid’s 1K. Last year’s 5K sold out, according to race director Carl Pantoja. The 10K takes runners along the South See EVENTS, P23

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Some of the hundreds of runners who participated in the Independence Day Classic 5K and 10K Run/Walk head down toward Lyons Avenue in Newhall. This year’s 10K race is set for 7 a.m., and the 5K is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. There will also be a kid’s K, which is expected to start at 7:45 a.m. All races are set to start at Newhall Memorial Park.

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1-1. ROTC Color Guard 1-2. Division Marshal: Vietnam Veterans of America Lost Patrol 1-3. Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve 1-4. Grand Marshal: Richard & Chris Budman 1-5. The Signal 1-6. L.A. County Sheriff’s Department 1-7. LASD SCV Station Captain, SWAT Vehicle 1-8. Panorama Tow 1-9. California Highway Patrol Newhall Station Commander 1-10. L.A. County Fire Department 1-11. American Medical Response 1-12. U.S. Forestry & Smokey Bear 1-13. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 1-14. LA County Lifeguards, Castaic Lake 1-15. KHTS AM-1220 1-16. SCV Antique Auto Club 1-17. LA County Animal Control-Castaic Shelter 1-18. Santa Clarita Veteran Center 1-19. Senator Scott Wilk 1-20. Assemblywoman Christy Smith 1-21. San Fernando Valley Model A Club 1-22. Waste Management and Joshua

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2-1. LA Commandry No. 9 2-2. Old West Masonic Lodge 2-3. Division Marshal: Fred Trueblood & Tony Newhall 2-4. All-SCV High School Marching Band 2-5. Miss SCV Pageant 2-6. Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers Inc. 2-7. Mayor Marsha McLean 2-8. Girl Scout Troops 70602 & 862 2-9. Councilwoman Laurene Weste 2-10. Cub Pack 490 2-11. Councilman Bill Miranda 2-12. Blue Star Mothers 2-13. Steve Zimmer, COC Trustee 2-14. Surface Busters 2-15. SCV Senior Center 2-16. Starhaven Stables 2-17. Erin Heiman 2-18. Nancy Degan & Cherries Jubilee 2-19. Congresswoman Katie Hill 2-20. Councilman Bob Kellar 2-21. Horse to Heart Tri Valley Jr. Posse

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3-1. California Rangers Colorguard 3-2. California Rangers 3-3. Division Marshal: Zonta Club of Santa Clarita 3-4. Girl Scout Troop 1122

Parade Lineup 3-5. Dad’s Old Jeep 3-6. SCV Grizzlies Football & Cheer 3-7. S.C.O.P.E. 3-8. Fil-Am Association of Santa Clarita 3-9. Richard & Sylvia McKenzie 3-10. Canyon High Football & Cheer 3-11. Suncho School of Music 3-12. Cub Scout Pack 499 3-13. Mike Garcia for Congress 3-14. SCV Corvette Club 3-15. Ramorino Family 3-16. PFLAG of Santa Clarita 3-17. Santa Clarita Swim League 3-18. Boy Scout Troop 316 3-19. SCV Military Vehicles Club 3-20. Democratic Alliance for Action

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4-1. Prayer Angels/Young Marines Color Guard 4-2. Prayer Angels for the Military 4-3. Division Marshal: SCV Man & Woman of the Year, Ed Masterson & Pam Ingram 4-4. Old Orchard II Sharks Swim Team 4-5. Saugus High Cheer 4-6. Right Way Republicans 4-7. Trail Life USA 4-8. SCV Grizzlies Black Youth Football 4-9. Derek Smith 4-10. Gabriel Gagnon 4-11. Dome Sweet Dome 4-12. Canyon Theater Guild 4-13. Angela Underwood Jacobs for Congress 4-14. Santa Clarita Christian School 4-15. Rolling Sober 4-16. Daughters of the American Revolution 4-17. Jerry Salinas 4-18. SCV BMX 4-19. Cub Scout Pack 40

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5-1. Loving Hearts 5-2. Division Marshal: SCV Boys & Girls Club Auction Winner, Joseph & Leslie Peyton 5-3. SCV Boys & Girls Club 5-4. Neighbors Being Neighborly 5-5. Moms Demand Action 5-6. Hart High Football & Cheer 5-7. All Locked Up Escape Room 5-8. Hugo’s Gym Fitness 5-9. Suzette Valladares for US Congress 5-10. Castaic Lake Dragons Boat Club 5-11. feedSCV 5-12. Chris Werthe for City Council 5-13. Painting Churches 5-14. Saugus Cafe 5-15. SCV Republicans 5-16. Hart PONY Baseball & Softball 5-17. U.S. Post Office

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1955 Fourth of July Parade This is downtown Newhall’s entire 1955 Fourth of July Parade. The Newhall-Saugus Kiwanis had organized the parade until 1938, when American Legion Post 507 took it over. By 1955, however, the parade was in the hands of an association called the “Old West” which, according to historian A.B. Perkins, had “died on its feet.” As seen in this photo, fourteen people (including photographer Richard Trueblood) insisted on keeping the tradition alive. Newhall had seen a Fourth of July Parade every year since 1932, with the exception of two war years. From left: Clyde Houdeshell, owner of Howdy Cleaners (head obscured by flag); A.B. “Perk” Perkins (tilted against wheelbarrow); young Johnny Trueblood (with little flag); Signal editor Fred Trueblood Jr. (with flag and gun); Jim Buddell (with drum); Fred Trueblood, Sr. (with crutch); Johnny Houdeshell, Clyde’s son (playing fife); Fred Trueblood III (coonskin cap and flag); Don Steward (carrying sign reading, “Don’t Let the Tradition Die”); Charles Stanley (with bass drum); Buck Pryde (with large flag); Cecil Knaggs (with baton at rest). Carrying the Union Jack and obscured by the color bearer is Bobbie Trueblood (wife of Fred Jr.), who would go on to participate in 50 consecutive Independence Day Parades in Newhall from 1946 to 1995. Not shown: photographer Richard “Gus” Trueblood. — SCVhistory.com

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ational flags serve to unite citizens of a given country. Flags wave proudly in front of government buildings and schools, and they also identify athletes during international sporting competitions. In many countries, flags also serve as symbols of honor for members of the military and their families. For more than 200 years, the American flag has been a symbol of unity and pride in the United States. The red, white and blue flag has a storied history and has gone through various incarnations. The following are some of the more interesting facts pertaining to the American flag.

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Making pancakes during the Fourth of July festivities has been a tradition passed on from generation to generation.

Spirit of the Fourths past By Daniel Hon The Signal July 1, 1988

A kaleidoscope of pancakes, barbecued beef, balloons, queens, carnivals, dances, fireworks, flags, floats, parades, shootouts, high stakes poker games, low stakes bingo, greased pigs and poles, speeches, rodeos, cotton candy, watermelons, traffic, heat, wind and crowds upon crowds of people have painted the environs of downtown Newhall since the first officially sponsored Fourth of July Parade was held in 1932: the epitome of small town America in the Santa Clarita Valley. The idea of the celebration was born during the depths of the depression when people here, as in the rest of the country, had no money to use frivolously. The town fathers wanted to give the community a day to celebrate without the need to spend a lot. They succeeded beyond their wildest dreams. It has been variously called The Beeg Peerade, Placeritos Days, Old West Celebration and, simply, the Fourth of July. Fireworks came to it regularly and in a big way when Pat Lizza of Bermite Powder Company first donated them to the community in 1952. Several years thereafter, the Kiwanis Club took over the display until it became too expensive for them (they broke even one year by passing the hat in

the stands). The Mighty Signal stepped in 10 years ago and filled the gap at the last minute when no other fireworks sponsor could be found. Magic Mountain and the Saugus Speedway have complimented The Signal’s already incomparable show over the years with their own displays. But nothing has been done to compare with the extravaganza as Hart High School that is peculiarly home grown and loved by all, especially when the popcorn is plentiful. Three generations of Truebloods have run the whole shebang while other chairmen have come and gone after being burned out by heavy volunteerism at the beginning and ending with the gasps of the few who actually did the work. In 1953, Fred Trueblood Sr., owner and publisher of The Signal wrote, in a moment of pique: “Staging a full day’s activities is a job of enormous proportions in a community the size of Newhall. The number of individuals who are capable of doing things, who have the requisite imagination and energy, is a relatively small one. Then, if you subtract from this minority the competent individuals who simply will not perform what they promise, you get down to a small hard core of workers who both CAN and WILL.” The editorial was written in

sympathy for Ted Lamkin who was the president of the Old West Association and ran that year’s parade with precious little help. Not only that, but this was the year that “little Tommy Frew came as a giant firecracker” and had to be extricated from his costume: He damned near suffocated in the 105 degree heat. Mr. Trueblood, Sr. knew whereof he spoke. He ran the affair in 1939 and 1940 and again in 1952. Even today, burnout is a problem. Organizations such as the Jaycees, Rotary, Optimists, Lions, Kiwanis and the overall sponsor, the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, have to scramble to keep finding volunteers to take on such diverse tasks as publicity, communications, float and other entry judging, breakfasts, parade lineup, parade announcers, parade script writers, secretaries, sheriff coordination, refreshments, sign painters, VIP greeters, convertible top car owners to carry politicos in the parade itself, clean up crews and a myriad of others to handle details too numerous even to think about. In earlier years there was even a street dance where Tresierras Market now is [24316 Main Street, Newhall — Ed.] It was the only Safeway in the valley. In 1939, Satchell McVay’s orchestra received great See SPIRIT, P14

nSix different flag designs were flown before Betsy Ross announced that she had sewn the official American flag. These designs included a series of alternating red and white stripes, the Liberty Tree, the Sons of Liberty and the Forester flag designs. The Continental Army once used a flag featuring a snake with the mantra “Don’t Tread on Me.” nOn June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress proposed and passed the Flag Act of 1777. This resolution was designed to facilitate the creation of an official flag for a nation that was aiming to earn its independence from Great Britain. The flag was to have thirteen stripes, alternating red and white, with thirteen white stars on a blue field. The thirteen stars signified the original members of the Union. nThe American flag remained unchanged until 1795, when the stripes and stars were increased to 15 for the addition of Kentucky and Vermont to the Union. nAfter seeing the new stars-and-stripes flag flying over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the poem that would eventually become the nation’s national anthem. nA sea captain from Massachusetts named William Driver named a large, 10-foot-by-17-foot flag “Old Glory” after it survived multiple defacing attempts during the American Civil War. Driver’s nickname of the flag inspired the name to be used for all American flags. nAlthough Flag Day was established as a formal national holiday in 1949, it was not made a federal holiday. Flag Day is only an official holiday in the state of Pennsylvania. This may be fitting because legend holds that Betsy Ross sewed the first flag in Pennsylvania. nToday’s flag features the original 13 alternating white and red stripes (in 1818, another design went into effect, permanently setting the number of stripes at 13 in honor of the original colonies) and 50 stars to represent the states of the Union. The colors of the flag signify as follows: red for hardiness and valor, white for purity and innocence, and blue for vigilance, perseverance and justice. The Color Association of the United States creates the palette of colors used for both private and public institutions and the U.S. Army. Mass-market flag manufacturers tend to use Pantone Matching Shade of Dark Red (193 C) and Navy Blue (281 C). The American Flag has been a fixture of the United States for centuries and continues to serve as a symbol of pride, valor and history. — Metro Creative

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Valley royalty: Queens of the SCV Seen below are photographs captured by Signal photographers of local residents who won or were nominated for queen during Fourth of July festivities. The photos selected are from 1950 to 1960.

7 Signal file photos

1) From left: just before the announcement of the winning 1950 candidate, are Barbara Ayres, 1949 queen, and the contestants, Opalee Adams, Esther Duran, Janet Cook and Ruth Walk. Behind them, in the same order, Ralph Brown, Mel Adams, Don Brunton, Junior Feltner and Bob Wilke. Janet Cook won the crown that year. 2) Myrna Cash was named queen of the celebration in 1960. 3) Patty Nichols was named queen in 1959. 4) From left: Ginger Gorman, Elberta McKissack, Kathleen Burckert, queen Margie Powell, wearing her crown and holding her trophy, Janet Cook, Barbara Ayres Brown, Jackie Frerichs and Janet Austin attend the Coronation Ball, which officially launched the Fourth of July celebration in 1951. (5) Various queens would be selected throughout the communities in 1957, but LaVonne Saunders, left, and Karen Manzer were seen as the ONLY July queens. 6) In this 1958 photo, queen Linda poses for a Signal photographer after he “blew” his shot during the Coronation Ball. 7) Barbara Melby Gallion, who was crowned queen in 1955, places the July 4th crown on Billie Sitton, who was a Hart High School student at the time.

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Rules on how to display U.S. flag

he American flag symbolizes many things to many people. While the American flag is proudly displayed in millions of buildings and homes across the United States year-round, it tends to draw special attention each summer, when Americans celebrate their independence on July 4. The Flag Code formalizes and unifies the standards of respect that must be given to the flag, even containing specific instructions regarding how the flag should not be used. The following are some of the rules that govern how to display the American flag.

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1) Fred Lamkin’s Newhall Garage entry in Newhall’s 1934 Fourth of July Parade. Lamkin operated a welltrafficked auto garage and eventually held the local Chevrolet franchise. 2) Parade participants pop up the front two wheels of their car. 3) The Masonic Club float passes by the Soledad Hotel at the southwest corner of 9th and Spruce streets in the 1930s. 4) Participants of the Fourth of July festivities in 1934 make their way down the parade route.

Raising and lowering the American flag

According to USFlag.org, the American flag should be raised quickly and lowered slowly and ceremoniously. While the Flag Code suggests the flag should be displayed only between sunrise and sunset, if it is displayed at night, it should be illuminated. The flag should be saluted as it is hoisted, and when lowered that salute should be held until the flag is unsnapped from the halyard or through the final note of music, whichever is the longest. When displayed indoors, the flag should be displayed to the right of the speaker, staging area or sanctuary. Any additional flags hanging in the room should always hang to the left of the American flag. When flags are grouped for display, the American flag should be in the center and at the highest point of any flag.

In mourning

The American flag is often displayed in mourning. When placing the flag at half staff, first hoist it to the peak for an instant before lowering it to a position halfway between the top and bottom of the staff. During mourning, when the time comes to lower the flag, it should once again be momentarily raised to the peak before it is lowered. The American flag is flown at half

staff when mourning designated, principal government leaders. It also must be flown at half staff upon presidential or gubernatorial order. When covering a casket, the American flag should be placed with the union at the head and over the left shoulder. The flag should never be lowered into the grave

Parading the flag

When the American flag is carried in a procession, such as in a parade, the flag should always be to the right of the marchers when it is the lone flag being represented. When other flags are carried, the American flag may be centered in front of the others or carried to their right. Parade audiences should salute the flag as it passes in the procession.

Flag restrictions

There are many conditions under which the American flag is not to be used. These include: nThe flag should never be used as a decoration. Use bunting to decorate with the colors of the American flag, always ensuring the blue stripe of the bunting is on top. nThe flag should not be used as part of advertising. The flag also should not be embroidered, printed or impressed on articles such as cushions, napkins, boxes, or anything considered temporary that is likely to be discarded after use. nThe flag should not be used as part of a costume. The uniforms of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations are permitted to wear American flag insignias on their uniforms. nThe flag is not to be used as a receptacle to carry, deliver, hold, or receive anything. The American flag is an enduring symbol of freedom and sacrifice to millions of people across the globe. The flag should always be displayed with the utmost respect and in adherence to the guidelines set forth by the Flag Code. — Metro Creative

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fanfare in The Signal as being a “colored” band. People came from miles around to dance and be entertained by his music. Howard Wingfield won the pie-eating contest. Queens have come and gone: Barbara Borden, the sister of long time Saugus High math teacher Judy Stevens, Barbara Ayers, Carol Shaughnessy, Jimmy Wright, Barbara McIby, Billie Sitton, Linda Pigg and one lady in the late ‘30s who was the mother of two. Lack of music has always been a problem because of the Fourth falling in the middle of summer vacation. The paucity of bands became so acute that Signal columnist Mimi [Ruth Newhall — Ed.] was forced to dub the 1977 effort as the “Plop Plop Parade,” because the only sound that could be heard was the dropping of road apples by horses as they plodded along the route. A year or so later, poor Proposition 13 was blamed for the kids not suiting up and marching — it simply was not in the budget. Traditionally, however, Hart and Placerita have teamed up to march in some array or other. Usually, they are not uniformed but they always sound good, especially when Larry Thornton, the venerable Hart bandmaster, puts that famous wide smile on his face and marches proud down San Fernando Road leading his latest kids in the Stars and Stripes Forever. Until recently, gambling always found its way into the melee. It got out of hand one year when some of our more illustrious citizens set up a highstakes poker game next to the low-stakes bingo game at Saxonia Park. Money passed hands furiously. That is, the money of the outlanders passed into the hands of our card sharks, in such huge sums that the fleeced complained to out-of-town newspapers. They raised such a

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The roper missed and the calf heads south. There was lots of excitement at the rodeo at Castaic. There were three days of roping, riding and Western contests. In 1973, the Fourth fell on a Wednesday but the celebration was put off to Saturday so that the parade could complement that year’s rodeo. ruckus that bingo disappeared. Then there was Dale Taylor who became the hero of at least three of his girlfriends with whom he shared his winnings in 1956. One of the carnival games boasted huge panda bears as prizes. All one had to do was to throw a dime so that it landed and stayed in one of the glass plates affixed to the heads of the bears. No one won until Dale came along and hitched up his pants in true Newhallian fashion. He won a bear and people yelled with glee. He won another and a crowd started to gather. He quit after winning his third, much to the disappointment of his followers and to the relief of the carny running the game. When asked why he had quit, the young man grumped, “I ran out of chewing gum!” Saxonia Park. The very name brings a tear of nostalgia to any of us who have enjoyed the Fourth of July in Newhall over the last 30 or so years. Located on the north end of Quigley Canyon Road in Placerita Canyon, it was started by a downtown German Club for polka dancing and beer drinking.

Nothing could match the Fourth of July in that beautiful oak tree setting. It was not unusual for the Lions Club to feed 2,000 folks beef from a pit barbecue dug days in advance. Ten times that many cups of beer and soft drinks were sold. If one listens carefully, the strains of Western music can still be heard wafting through the trees, intermingled with the shouts of happy kids running sack races and making themselves sick in the pie-eating contests. It was here that highstakes (I once saw as much as $4,000 on the table in the ’50s) poker games abounded. In the 1930s, it was not uncommon for the county supervisors to give keynote speeches. Roger Jessup said, in 1933, “Of course, you folks of Saugus and Newhall know also of the splendid work being done in Bouquet Canyon, which will bring thousands of motorists through this district to reach the westside of the Antelope Valley. Such improvements, I am sure, meet with the genuine approval of my people.” Oh, if he had only known what he wrought.

Law enforcement has had its troubles. As early as 1927, the sheriff was prepared to send enforcements to Eureka Villa, if need be. He even put some of them up at Castaic just in case they were needed. They weren’t. What is now called Val Verde stayed peaceful. However, it might have been a different story for the Cub Scouts in 1948, if it weren’t for sympathetic Highway Patrol Captain Jack Miller. The Cubs found an old Model “T” rusting in a field. They pulled it to one of their member’s backyards and got it running just in time for the parade. The problem was that it had no license tags, and no one had thought to buy them. They knew that the car couldn’t be driven on the street without tags, but the kids didn’t have enough money. Captain Miller, hearing of their plight, let the word out that he was sorry but his men would be “too busy up on 99 catching speeders to ‘help’ patrol the parade.” The kids breathed a sigh of relief and rode in their Model “T.” For new comers to the Santa Clarita Valley, old Highway 99 was later replaced by Interstate 5, the

Golden State Freeway. Although the first “official” parade was in 1932, there have been years when there either was no parade or it was not run on the Fourth. Paradeless years were 1937 and 1938, as were the war years from 1942 through 1945. In 1973, the Fourth fell on a Wednesday but the celebration was put off to Saturday so that the parade could compliment that year’s rodeo. However, the inimitable Bobbie Trueblood, now Bobbie Davis, following what she saw as a family and community tradition, wanted a parade on the Fourth. Many agreed. So, on Wednesday morning, about one 150 folks gathered at Lyons Avenue and San Fernando Road. A palanquin magically appeared with six bearers in tow. Bobbie mounted the swaying vehicle, a couple of buglers and a drummer stepped off, and the parade, without permit or traffic control, wended its way down the middle of San Fernando Road to Hart Park. There was a man marching on crutches along side of the palanquin in his World War II officer’s “pink-and-green” uniform and people are still asking, even today, “Who was that good looking stranger?” The beer keg bringing up the rear was furnished by the Canyon Country Chamber of Commerce. The Newhall-SaugusValencia Chamber was too busy putting up the stands for one of the biggest rodeos this valley has ever seen, to participate in this rump version of their extravaganza, except at the end when the keg was tapped. Good natured rivalry came to a head when it was found that nobody could slake his or her thirst. The liquid in the keg turned to foam while being rolled along San Fernando Road. By the way, a few years later, Bobbie’s son, Fred III, ran the parade and the celebration. The tradition marches on. “This year’s parade will be the biggest and best yet,” Chairwoman Jill Klajic says. “It is fun to be part of the history of small town America, and I hope that as our valley grows, the tradition of the Fourth of July will live on.”

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