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AUGUST 21, 2022 SUNDAY SIGNAL · 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS The entire content of the Sunday Signal is copyrighted 2022 by Paladin Multi-Media Group, Inc. All submitted letters and columns are strictly the opinions of the authors and not necessarily those of the publisher. All rights are reserved and no part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission of the publisher. If you would not like this delivered to your home, please call (661)Richard259-1000.Budman Publisher Doña Uhrig Sunday Signal Editor Tim Whyte Signal Editor Sales Representatives Maureen Daniels • Jennifer Ramos • Barbara Ward 25060 Avenue Stanford, Suite 141 | Valencia, CA 91355 661-259-1234 SignalSCV. com SINCE 1919 Thank You Santa Clarita for voting Mac’s the Best Pool and Spa Supply Store of 2022. We are truly honored to have received this award for the 9th time! 24316 Main Street, Newhall, CA 91321 Phone: (661) 255-5468 Fax: (661) www.macspoolandspasupply.com255-5601 2 0 2 2 2 0 2 0 2 0 1 9 NEWS FEATURES 4 4 Making the Most of Leftovers 5 Exploring California’s Indigenous Culture 6 Managing and Minimizing Stress 7 What Can Santa Clarita Do For You? FROM THE CITY MANAGER 8 8 Back to School with ‘DFYinSCV’ Program FOOD 9 9 Tailgating Time! Sweet and Spicy Bratwurst Subs Sweet Heat Foil Packets ENTERTAINMENT 11 11 Aubrey Plaza Shines in ‘Emily the Criminal’ HEALTH 12 12 EBV Treatment for Severe COPD Helping Some SENIOR LIVING 13 13 A Second Wind: Screenings Save Lives HOME 14 14 High ROI Upgrades Improve GARDENING 15 15 Designing Your Garden for Better Mental Health TECHNOLOGY 16 16 Breaking Up with Your Internet Provider KIDS & FAMILY 17 17 Donna’s Day: Old-Fashioned Fun Junior Whirl • Did You Know? • Get the Picture? PUZZLES 18 OPINION 19 David Hegg .com SCV WATER IS EMBARKING ON A NEW WATER TREATMENT FACILITY NEAR BRIDGEPORT PARK TO RESTORE LOCAL WATER AFFECTED BY PFAS. Community members are invited to the Bridgeport Community Listening Session to learn more about the project and provide input during the project’s early planning and design phase. SCV WATER 4-1-1 on the project benefits and Communityimpactslisteningsession TOPICSKEYINCLUDEAUG. 31 6 TO 8 P.M. Bridgeport Elementary School 23670 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia Register in advance: bit.ly/sWells Email swells@scvwa.org or call 661-705-7253 for more information. BRIDGEPORTLISTENINGCOMMUNITYSESSION

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Chicken nuggets or patties 3 to 4 days 1 to 3 months Pizza 3 to 4 days 1 to 2 months

Soups and stews Vegetable or meat added 3 to 4 days 2 to 3 months

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Maximizing Leftovers and Minimizing Waste FEATURE L eftovers are an easy solution to the common question, “What’s for dinner?” and are a simple step toward more sustainable living. A recent survey found that 72% of Americans iden tify as pro-leftovers — but how can we cook and store these foods for maximum mealtime “yum” and less foodWhetherwaste?you’re pro-leftovers all the way or need some convincing, follow the tips below for a more sustainable approach to mealtime joy. Keep an organized fridge. An organized fridge is key to mak ing the most of your leftovers and limiting food waste. Give your fridge interior a refresh so you can best find food items and develop a system that works for your family. A recent Bosch survey found that 61% of people believe they would waste less food if their fridge had more useful storage capacity. Using flexible storage and shelving solu tions like the FlexBar from Bosch to make space for taller items, like large cakes or bottles, so every inch of your fridge interior is maximized. Label your leftovers with the date they were made, and store them in airtight, glass containers. It’s easy to forget what’s in your fridge until it’s too late — glass storage containers are not only reusable and sustainable, but also allow you to see what’s inside. Cook meals that you already know will make great leftovers. Many Americans choose their meals based on whether or not they will make good leftovers for future meals. In the survey, Americans noted that eggs and sushi are by far the worst things to keep as left overs (42% and 33%), whereas soups (79%), meat (62%) and pasta (60%) are among some of the best leftovers. Rather than making that egg frittata for your at-home brunch, consider sweet potato hash browns or cheesy pasta bake so you can enjoy them for days to come. Treat “extras” as a foundation for new meals. We all have that one recipe that calls for only a small amount of one ingredient, but you don’t need it for anything else. Think about what extra ingredients can become to save time and money. For example, repurpose vegetable scraps to make a soup or stock. Toss extra carrots, onions and the like in a gallon zip-top bag in the freezer. If you prepare twice the veg etables you’ll need for a meal, you’ll have a starting point for a soup or pasta salad later in the week, such as Leftovers Veggie Soup. Maximize freshness with the right products and appliances. Choose a refrigerator that features freshness technology specifically de signed to extend the shelf life of your food, so you can have peace of mind knowing your leftovers will be good to eat in days after you first eat the meal. The Bosch French door bottom mount refrigerator with VitaFreshPro drawer optimizes both temperature and humidity to keep meat, fish and produce fresher, longer. You can also freeze leftovers if you want to extend their life for a longer period of time. An easy storage hack for leftover soup or sauce is to freeze them in muffin tins or ice cube trays for small portions to easily use for other meals. Reheat your leftovers like a pro. There are a number of ways to best reheat leftovers, and 41% of survey respondents said reheating ability is a key factor that would incentivize them to eat more leftovers. Your cooktop is a key method to making your leftovers feel like a brand-new meal. While microwaves are handy when you’re on a time crunch, they might give your leftovers an undesirable consistency, where as cooking on the stovetop on low heat maintains its original taste and texture. You can also reheat leftovers on an induction cooktop for fast and precise reheating to ensure your left overs don’t have any cold spots, and for easy cleanup. Steam cooking is another great way to reheat leftovers, as it retains nutri ents, moisture and the original integ rity of your food. Try reheating foods like fish and veggies in a steam oven — your leftovers will always come out fresh and flavorful! (BPT) 

Cold Food Storage Chart www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts

Food Type (40Refrigerator°Forbelow) Freezer (0 °F or below) Salad Egg, chicken, ham, tuna, and macaroni salads 3 to 4 days Does not freeze well Casseroles Casseroles with eggs After baking, 3 to 4 days After baking, 2 to 3 months

Leftovers Cooked meat or poultry 3 to 4 days 2 to 6 months

Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park

By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer

W ith traditional homelands stretch ing from the redwood forests in the northern reaches of the state to the desert along the Mexican border, California’s Native American lands are as diverse as the state’s more than 100 federally rec ognizedVisitingtribes.these historic tribal lands is a unique way to see California through the eyes of its indig enousTodaypeople.California has the largest Native American population of any state and, according to the 2020 U.S. Census, approximately 1.4 million Califor nians identify as full or partially American Indian and Alaskan Native. Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians

Coming soon to Palm Springs, the Agua Cali ente is building a new cultural plaza with design details and architecture inspired by basketry, pot tery and desert landscapes. The plaza will feature a 48,000-square-foot museum, that houses cultural artifacts, stories and history. The 40,000-squarefoot spa will feature the unique healing waters of the Agua Caliente Hot Mineral Spring. Desert Oasis and Sacred Canyons In the Coachella Valley you can visit a natural desert oasis and sacred canyons on Agua Caliente Band land. Experience secluded groves of Califor nia fan palms towering above shaded pools with sites used by native peoples centuries ago. At Tahquitz Canyon, hikes and guided outings begin from the visitor center and lead to a 60-foot waterfall. Cahuilla Indian Reservation Outside the Inland Empire town of Banning, you will find the first California museum founded by Native Americans. Housed in an adobe building, the Malki Museum exhibits baskets and pottery and has an ethnobotanical garden with 50 native plants used by the Cahuilla. Kumeyaay/Diegueño To the south of Palm Springs, in San Diego County, the award-winning Barona Cultural Cen ter & Museum looks at the history and living tradi tions of the region’s Kumeyaay/Diegueño people.

San Diego ArchaeologistsCounty.found a 2.5” long by 1.5” piece of meta-volcanic rock that looked like a bear. It was fashioned by California Indians around 7,000 to 8,000 years ago. The unique shape gave speculation that the item might have had some religious connotations to the local members of the Luiseño and Juaneño Indian Tribes.This prehistoric artifact is called the “Chipped Stone Bear” and is the Official California State Pre historic Artifact. It is one of the earliest examples of representational art recovered in the Western Unit ed States. 

Located in Pine Grove, the park was created in 1968 and preserves a great outcropping of mar bleized limestone with some 1,185 mortar holes, the largest collection of bedrock mortars in North America.Asaregional Indian museum, the collection at Chaw’se includes Northern, Central and Southern Miwok, Maidu, Konkow, Monache, Nisenan, Tuba tulabal, Washo and Foothill Yokuts. Examples of basketry, feather regalia, jewelry, arrowpoints and other tools are on display. The park’s name derives from “Chaw’se” the Mi wok word for “grinding rock.” Upon this large rock formation, they ground acorns and other seeds into meal, slowly forming the cup-shaped depressions in the stone, which can still be seen today.

The museum’s extensive collection of artifacts dates back 10,000 years. Buy authentic shell jewel ry and baskets made by local native artisans at the museum store. Chumash, Tongva, Kitanemuk, Serrano, and Tataviam

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Several tribes curate cultural centers on historic tribal lands now managed as part of national parks and forests. Los Angeles has the largest indigenous population of any U.S. city, and in an old Angeles National Forest fire station northeast of downtown in the San Gabriel Mountains, you will find the Ha ramokngna American Indian Cultural Center. The center tells the story of five regional tribes, the Chu mash, Tongva, Kitanemuk, Serrano and Tataviam.

Official California State Prehistoric Artifact: Chipped Stone Bear In 1985, an artifact made from volcanic rock was unearthed at an archaeological dig in Carlsbad, in

Explore California’s Indigenous Culture NEWS FEATURE More Information Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians www.visionaguacaliente.com/culturalplaza Coachella Valley Oasis and Three Canyons www.indian-canyons.com/indian_canyons Tahquitz Canyon Visitor Center Day-hike tickets are $15/adults, $7/children 500 W. Mesquite Ave., Palm Springs 92264 www.tahquitzcanyon.com/canyon Cahuilla Indian Reservation Malki Museum, 11795 Malki Road, Banning 92220 malkimuseum.org Barona Cultural Center & Museum 1095 Barona Road, Lakeside 92040 www.baronamuseum.com Haramokngna American Indian Cultural Center Angeles Crest Highway and Mt. Wilson Red Box Road, Azusa 91101 haramokngna.org Satwiwa Native American Cultural Center Sycamore Canyon Trailhead, Newbury Park 91320 native-american-indian-culture-center.htmwww.nps.gov/samo/planyourvisit/satwiwaIndian Grinding Rock State Historic Park 14881 Pine Grove Volcano Road, Pine Grove 95665 www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=553  Official California State Prehistoric Artifact The artifact can be viewed at the California Museum, 1020 O St., Sacramento 95814. californiamuseum.org/california-indians-0.www.

The Santa Monica Mountains near Los Angeles is part of the homeland for both the Tongva and Chumash peoples, and in the range’s western end at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area’s Satwiwa Native American Cultural Center, you can see the replica of a traditional Chumash dwelling known as an ‘ap, and learn about the cul ture from tribal guest hosts. From the center, the 1.5-mile Satwiwa Loop Trail explores an area con sidered sacred by the Chumash.

Tongva and Chumash

Tips for Managing and Minimizing Stress Signs of Excessive Stress

T he Mayo Clinic notes that stress can affect individ uals’ bodies, moods and behaviors. No symptom of stress should be written off, especially if it’s ongoing. The following are some signs of excessive stress. The Body

• Headache • Muscle tension or pain

• Chest pain

• Stomach upset

• Difficulty with sleep Mood • Anxiety • Restlessness • Lack of motivation or focus

tracting devices like the television, computer or cellphone before bed and getting into bed earlier to encourage achieving a full eight hours of rest. With these changes, the quality of sleep should improve, leaving you feeling happier, more refreshed and better able to accomplish tasks on your to-do list. Appease stress with Passion A study published in The Annals of Behavioral Medicine found that finding a passion to pursue not only reduces stress levels, but also contrib utes to greater happiness overall. Finding passion in a hobby or ac tivity you love is a form of self-care and can make life feel a little less heavy. Setting aside time each day to focus on projects like decorating, painting, joining a book club or what ever inspires you can offer a sense of excitement and something to look forward to. It can even be an opportunity to reset your overall outlook and mood. Acting on something you are truly passionate about is sure to keep stress levels at bay, so don’t hesitate to start a new project today. Wellness Support with Botanicals According to a poll from the Amer ican Psychological Association, more than half of Americans experience feelings of stress during their days.[5] Managing stress is important to our overall health and immune system, so choosing products that support both of those aspects of wellness is equal ly important. With a dietary supple ment like Emergen-C Ashwagandha Safeguard Sleep Sleep is important for your overall well-being. A survey conducted by the American Psychological Associ ation found that many adults report that their stress increases when the length and quality of sleep decreases. To help you fall asleep and stay asleep, try limiting or turning off dis

• Overeating or undereating

• Feeling overwhelmed

• Irritability or anger

• Fatigue

• Drug or alcohol misuse

• Change in sex drive

FEATURE A mericans experience varying levels of stress for a wide variety of reasons and many struggle to find healthy ways to manage. Minimizing occasional stress is important as it can affect overall health and well-be ing. Stress can feel overwhelming at times but setting aside time to unwind each day to focus on your physical and mental health can help you manage those feelings. To better manage occasional feel ings of stress, consider incorporating the following into your daily routine: Prioritize Exercise Research has found that exercise in any form can help reduce occasional stress and provide a natural distrac tion from other thoughts and worries. Taking 30 minutes a day to focus on movement, whether going for a walk, taking a yoga class or practicing high-intensity training, can support moods and help manage stress. Just don’t forget to hydrate!

• Angry outbursts

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• Tobacco use

• Sadness or depression Behavior

• Social withdrawal • Exercising less often Speaking with a health care pro fessional can help individuals learn about the ways to address and manage the behavioral symptoms associated with stress. Stress affects people from all walks of life. Learning to recog nize the symptoms of stress is a good first step toward overcom ing it and avoiding the long-term consequences of chronic stress. (MC)  you can reduce occasional feelings of stress and support your immune sys tem. For more information visit www. emergenc.com.Focusingonhow we can reduce occasional stress and finding ways to manage it on an ongoing basis offers a variety of wellness benefits. Sim ple everyday changes such as being active, getting a good night’s sleep, actively participating in passion proj ects and incorporating a daily sup plement that supports the immune system are habits that can all add up to support well-being. (BPT) 

The top five requests made on the website are: city jobs, schools, how to sign up for city emails, oil disposal and bulky item pickup.

The program works with Los Angeles County to offer three free household hazardous waste and e-waste roundups per year and offered its first free document shredding event, Aug. 20. Plans are being drawn up to offer two free shredding events a year.

The Summer Beach Bus operates Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 4. The bus travels to the Santa Monica Pier from several pickup locations in Santa Clarita. Visit routes-schedules/beach-bus/santaclaritatransit.com/formoreinformation.

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Resident Service Center An easy way to find out about many services offered by the city of Santa Clarita is to access the Resident Service Center portal online at santa•clarita.com/RSC.Wanttoreport an overflowing trash bin at your local bus stop?

Green Santa Clarita Laura Jardine, administrative analyst for the City of Santa Clarita, said Green Santa Clarita is part of the Environmental Services Department. It helps residents “live a more sustainable life.”

• Need to report graffiti in the neighborhood?

“The Resident Service Center is there for resi dents to submit help tickets and for staff to coor dinate with them one on one to resolve any issues they have,” said Kevin Strauss, communications specialist for the city of Santa Clarita.

• Do you have a question on building permits or Thefees?online Resident Service Center is available 24/7 to report complaints, make support requests and to ask questions, however, responses will only be available during normal city business hours.

Santa Clarita City Clerk Mary Cusick, said the best part of her job is performing weddings. Help ing her is Assistant City Clerk Amanda Santos. Cusick said the program came about after a team-building exercise within the Administrative Services Department. “We laid out a plan that didn’t add staff but brought this amazing service that is being so well used,” Cusick. “I am honestly flabbergasted at the success we have had in this short time, a little over twoCityyears.”Hall Ceremonies was kicked off on Valen tine’s Day in 2020. To date more than 315 marriage ceremonies have been held at City Hall. In addition, the clerk’s office has issued 547 mar riage licenses. Fees for the service include: • Marriage license $85. • Marriage ceremony $73. • Administrative fee $39. • Notary fee $30 for two signatures. There is no charge for use of a bouquet, bouton niere and décor. “We are the only city in Los Angeles County that offers a one stop license and marriage ceremony,” saidForCusick.moreinformation visit clerk/city-hall-ceremonies.city-hall/departments/administrative-services/city-santa-clarita.com/ 

• Annoyed at the pesky pothole on your street?

The city also offers commuter bus service to Westwood and Century City, downtown Los An geles, Warner Center and to the North Hollywood Red Line light rail station. Fares are $3 to $4.50 each way depending on the route with a variety of monthly pass options. Dial-A-Ride

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Currently residents can have three items picked up four time a year. “That is 12 items a year including mattresses, fur What Can Santa Clarita Do For You? CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

For residents able to haul items, the Waste Man agement disposal yard at 25772 Springbrook Ave., Santa Clarita 91350, will accept bulky items as well. Be prepared to show your ID and give information about your Waste Management account. Other popular programs from Green Santa Clar ita include the Earth Day/Arbor Day celebration in April, the annual River Rally cleanup event and the Bike to Work Challenge. “We will be hosting our 27th annual River Rally event on Saturday, Sept. 17,” Jardine said. To volunteer for the River Rally cleanup visit santaclaritavolunteers.com. City Hall Ceremonies

• Did a Santa Clarita transit bus drive right past you as you waited at the bus stop?

• Street light out?

niture, appliances, microwaves and small electronic items,” Jardine said. To schedule a bulky item pickup call (661) 2592398 or schedule online at WM.com.

Jardine added that a free tire disposal event will be held on Aug. 27. One of the most popular services for residents is the free bulky item pickup service. “Not only is it a convenient and free service through the city and the waste haulers but it helps deter illegal dump ing,” Jardine said. “It’s easy to get rid of these items.”

Commuter Bus Service

In addition, the city also provides a Dial-a-ride service for seniors and the disabled. It is a curb-to-curb service that will pick you up and take you anywhere in the city,” Aguilar said. Trips can be booked from one to seven days in ad vance.Aguilar says trips can be booked for any purpose. “If you have a medical appointment, want to get your hair done, go to the Senior Center for lunch …” he said. “This is an option for people to stay mobile, socialize, be able to get around.”

Santa Clarita Transit offers free local rides to those aged 60 and over, and reduced fares on com muter routes. Seniors can also request personal senior travel training to learn how to ride the bus. Call (661) 294-1287. Summer Beach Bus

Transportation Santa Clarita Transit manager Adrian Aguilar said Santa Clarita operates a fleet of 121 buses, the majority of which are fueled by compressed natural gas“We(CNG).userenewable natural gas, it is not fossil fuel based,” Aguilar said. “It is methane that is cap tured from landfills and dairy farms.” The buses, equipped with fabric seats, are cleaned daily. “Our goal is to make the buses as inviting as pos sible,” he said. Fares are paid by TAP card or exact change. A one trip fare is $1, day passes are $2.50 and a monthly pass is $34. To plan your bus trip visit com/resources/trip-planner/.santaclaritatransit.

By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer T he city of Santa Clarita prides itself on the services it provides residents. Many Santa Clarita residents aren’t aware of the depth and breadth of many services offered by the city. Here’s a short look at “What can Santa Clarita Do For You?”

You must pre-register to use the service and meet eligibility requirements. Fares are $2 each way. Visit santaclaritatransit.com/services/dial-a-rideasi/ or call (661) 294-9327 for more information. Senior Travel and Training

Ken Striplin can be reached at kstriplin@santaclarita.com. The views expressed in his column are those of the City and do not necessarily reflect those of The Signal.  DFYinSCV will visit numerous campuses from each of the school districts to help spread its mes sage about the dangers of drug use.

DFYinSCV is a free drug prevention and edu cation program that works with students in ele mentary, junior high and high schools across Santa Clarita. This dynamic program invites our local students to participate in fun and engaging month ly activities, join student-led club meetings and lis ten to a wide variety of speakers give information al presentations about substance abuse. Each year, not only helps but prepares them for the real-life situations they may face. By giving them the sup port and guidance they need, we can all work together to help them succeed in and outside of school.Thisfall, I encourage all of our local parents and students to attend the annual Parent Resource Symposium at the Santa Clarita City Hall on Sep tember 23, at 5:30 p.m. This free event will fea ture speakers from the Los Angeles County Sher iff’s Department’s Juvenile Intervention Team and Mental Evaluation Team, who will cover topics like prescription drug abuse and strategies to help your children cope with the many pressures they face at school in the media and online. As we embark upon this new school year, I hope all of our students and parents know that there is always a place to find resources and a helping hand about substance abuse through our DFYinSCV Program. For more information about DFYinSCV or the Parent Resource Symposium, please visit dfyinscv.com.

ENROLLNOW!CJUMP-STARTTEYOURCAREER WITH C areer Technical E ducation supports learners on their path to high-wage, high-skill, in-demand careers in established and emerging industries. SCVi Charter School’s CTE program integrates high school classes, community connections, work-based learning, post-secondary education planning and training. Benefits of C TE : High school credits toward graduation and UC requirements Potential for college credits earned in high school Industry certifications for career internships College/career digital portfolio development Learn more at iLEADSantaClarita.org SCVi is a tuition-free charter school serving grades TK-12. 28060 Hasley Canyon Rd., Castaic, CA 91384 • (661) 705-4820 FROM THE CITY MANAGER Back to School with ‘DFYinSCV’ Program

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Experts say that the earlier we start to teach our children the importance of not using drugs, the better. In our elementary schools, DFYinSCV holds Good Choice assemblies for 4th and 5th graders, which introduce saying no to drugs and alcohol through fundamental concepts that include making good choices, character building and the conse quences of drug use. As students progress through grades, so do the assemblies. For 6th grade stu dents, they will attend Lifeline assemblies which will equip students with refusal strategies, provide awareness of the DFYinSCV Program and encour age them to continue to make good choices. As they transition into Junior High and High School, students will begin to learn about gate way drugs and opioids and the long-term conse quences of drug use. Additionally, they can be come members of the DFYinSCV Club at their campuses, learn leadership skills and participate in team-building activities. By talking with our children and engaging in their everyday lives, we can better understand the pressures they face both at school and on social media. Implementing programs like DFYinSCV

By Ken Striplin Santa Clarita City Manager A ccording to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, in 2021, the leading cause of death for people ages 18 to 45 was fentanyl overdoses. As frighten ing as this number is, this statistic shows just how important it is to be proactive when it comes to talking to our children and teens about al cohol and substance abuse. For years, the City of Santa Clarita has offered hard-hitting drug prevention programs to help keep our community safe and healthy. Part of this is achieved by working directly with our local stu dents through the award-winning Drug Free Youth in Santa Clarita Valley (DFYinSCV) Program.

W hile they may not strap on helmets and head to the field for kickoff, football fans often feel like they’re as much a part of the game as the players themselves. When the team is in the locker room laying out the game plan, scores of fans are fuel ing up with tantalizing tailgate foods. In fact, many tailgaters believe food is the most important aspect of the pregame festivities, and one trendy way to feed your crowd is with small plates, appetizers, samplers and in novative sides that feature a variety of flavors like these ideas from the experts at Aramark. As tailgate grub continues to trend toward easy and quick, Sweet Heat Foil Packets provide another no-mess, single-serve solution. Load up individual packets with shrimp, chicken, andouille sausage and favorite veggies then head to the game and grill on-site for a hot meal to fire up your fellow fans. (Family Features) Find more game day recipe inspiration by visiting Aramark’s Feed Your Potential website, fyp365.com. 

Sweet and Spicy Bratwurst Subs Recipe courtesy of Aramark Servings: 8 Kimchi11/2cups green cabbage, cut into thick strips 1/4 cup water 4 teaspoons white vinegar 1 tablespoon gochujang paste 2 teaspoons fish sauce 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon minced, peeled ginger root 1/2 cup daikon radish strips 1/4 cup shredded, peeled carrot 1/4 cup sliced green onion Mango Slaw 2 cups shredded green cabbage 1/3 cup diced mango chunks, thawed from frozen 1/4 cup shredded, peeled carrot 1/4 cup sliced green onion 1/4 cup red bell pepper, cut into thin strips 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons minced, peeled ginger root 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic Spicy Sesame Mayonnaise 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon sriracha 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned rice wine vinegar 8 bratwursts (4 ounces each) 8 hoagie rolls (6 inches), split To make kimchi Place cabbage in microwavable bowl. Add water. Cover and microwave on high 2 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Rinse with cold water and drain well. In large bowl, mix vinegar, gochujang, fish sauce, garlic and ginger. Add steamed cabbage, daikon, carrot and onion; toss to coat. Cover and chill. To make mango slaw Mix cabbage, mango, carrot, onion, red bell pepper, cilantro, ginger, vinegar, salt and garlic. Cover and chill. To make spicy sesame mayonnaise Mix mayon naise, sriracha, sesame oil and vinegar until well blended. Cover and chill. Heat grill to medium and lightly oil grill rack. Grill bratwursts 8 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 155 F. Spread mayonnaise on rolls. Place grilled bratwurst on rolls and top with kimchi and slaw. 

1 cup andouille sausage, cut in half and sliced 8 frozen mini corn cobs, cut in half (16 pieces) 1 cup sliced green onion salt, to pepper,tastetotaste Heat grill to medium. Place eight 18-by-18-inch squares heavy-duty aluminum foil on work surface. On half of each foil square, evenly layer butter, onions, potatoes, carrots, red bell peppers, chicken, shrimp, seasoning, pineapple, sausage, corn cobs and green onions. Fold foil in half over filling. Fold edges of foil tightly toward filling to seal Placepackets.packets on baking sheet. Grill 15 minutes with lid closed until chicken and shrimp are cooked through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 

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Sweet Heat Foil Packets Recipe courtesy of Aramark Servings: 8 1/2 cup cold butter, diced 1 cup diced yellow onion 1 cup diced, peeled potatoes 1 cup diced, peeled carrots 1 cup diced red bell pepper 2 cups diced skinless, boneless chicken breast 16 extra-large shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed 8 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 1 cup diced pineapple

10 · SUNDAY SIGNAL AUGUST 21, 2022 S ince the band’s formation, Terri Nunn and Berlin have received a total of twelve gold and platinum album awards and Nunn’s unyielding influence has earned her the #11 spot on VH1.com’s “100 Greatest Women in Rock.”Berlin will forever be recognized as the Amer ican progenitor of electro-pop artistry with sen sually appealing lyrics. Few bands emerging from the era of Berlin have achieved as far-reaching and long-lasting an impact and, rarely, such a timeless ‘Take Our Breath Away’ — Berlin at The Canyon ENTERTAINMENT array of musical grooves. The Los Angeles-based band made its first na tional impression with the provocative single “Sex (I’m A …)” from the platinum-selling debut EP Pleasure Victim in 1982. “The Metro” and “No More Words” were also chart toppers, but it was the unforgettable, intimate, and strikingly beauti ful love song “Take My Breath Away” that took the band to another level. The ballad’s defining role in the Tom Cruise film Top Gun helped solidify Ber lin’s everlasting place in American pop culture. The song was a #1 international hit and received both the Golden Globe and Academy Award for “Best Original Song” in 1986. You can see Berlin live at The Canyon Santa Clarita on December 3. Tickets are available online through AXS.com, over the phone at (888) 645-5006, and in person at the Canyon Santa Clarita box of fice. For more information, visit www.wheremusic meetsthesoul.com. 

Bringing the Finest in Film to the SC V! LAEMMLE COM to deliver trays to offices and special events where the clients regard her as a nearly invisible nuisance who just needs to get out of the way so they can chow down. When Emily does a solid for her coworker Javier (Bernardo Badillo), he returns the favor by giving her a tip that could lead to a lucrative side gig. Emily arrives at a warehouse and takes her seat along with a dozen or so others, as a soft-spoken man named Youcef (Theo Rossi) asks the assembled group: “Do you want to make $200 an hour?” Youcef makes it clear that what they’ll be doing is illegal, and Emily considers heading for the exit — but man, does she need money. The payments she’s making on her loan aren’t even enough to cover the interest. Turns out Youcef and his more intimidating, brutish cousin Khalil (Jonathan Avigdori) are running a widespread operation involving stolen credit cards and fake IDs. On Emily’s first job, she buys a flatscreen TV under an assumed identi ty, hustles out of the store and meets Youcef at a designated spot, at which point he hands her the two hundred in cash and says there’s more where that came from. Soon Emily is using a black card to buy a luxury automobile from some shady dealers, and to say things go sideways on THAT job is an understatement.DirectorFord does a magnificent job of raising the dramatic stakes as Emily plunges deeper and deeper into the criminal vortex, highlighted by a Tarantino-esque sequence in which Emily is robbed of all her cash as well as a friend’s dog, and we’ll say no more about how that plays out.

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As the relationship between Emily and Youcef becomes something big ger than conspirators and they begin to dream of the obligatory life after crime, we see moments when Emily tries to connect to the straight world, e.g., when her best friend Liz (Mega lyn Echikunwoke) hooks her up with an interview at Liz’s ad agency. Gina Gershon kills it as Liz’s smug and self-pleased boss, who believes Emily should be on her hands and knees in gratitude for a chance at an unpaid internship, given Emily’s past. Let’s just say Emily doesn’t see things that

M AC K & R I TA C Sun: 4:20 PM; Mon to Thu: 1:20 4:20 A disi lusioned 30 something who is exhausted by societal demands and wishes to be comfor table in her skin like her Wgrandmother hile at her best friend s par ty, she stumbles into a “sound bath regression pod” and emerges as a 70 year old B U L L E T T R A I N E 1:10 4:10 7:10 An unlucky assassin determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs gone off the rails Fate, however, may have other plans, as Ladybug s latest mission puts him on a col ision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe E A S T E R S U N DAY C 1:30 4:30 7:30 Stand up comedy sensation Jo Koy stars as a man returning home for an Easter celebration with his riotous, bickering, deating, rinking, laughing loving family, in this ove letter to his F lipino Amer can community N O P E E 1:10 4:00 7:00 The film reunites Pee e w th Oscar® w nner Dan el Ka uuya who s joined by Keke Palmer and Oscar® nominee Steven Yeun as residents in a lonely gulch of inland California who bear witness to an uncanny and chi ling discover y N T L I V E: P R I M A FAC I E Mon: 7:30 PM; Tue: 1:00 PM Tessa s a thoroughbred A young, brilliant barrister who loves to win M R S. H A R R I S G O E S TO PA R I S B 1:15 4:10 Mrs Harris Goes To Paris tells the stor y of a w dowed cleaning lady in 1950s London who falls madly n love with a couture Dior dress She works star ves and gambles to ra se the funds, then embarks on a life changing adventure in Paris W H E R E T H E C R AW DA D S S I N G C 1:00 4:00 7:00 Kya, an abandoned g rl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of Nor th Carolina, finds herself drawn to hopens erse f to two young men from town F I R E O F LOV E B Wed: 7:30 PM Intrepid scientists and lovers Kat a and Maurice Krafft died in a volcanic exp osion do ng the ver y thing that brought them together:unraveling the mysteries of volcanoes by capturing the most explosive imager y ever recorded TM

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E ver since her days on “Parks & Recreation,” Aubrey Plaza has excelled at playing char acters who can cut you to ribbons with a withering glance or a deadpan observation — and yet they seem to have just enough vulnerabil ity, a kind of reluctant humanity, that makes them more complex and em pathetic than our initial impressions. Plaza is a unique screen presence who adds an electric spark to every project.InJohn Patton Ford’s edgy and in tense working-class neo-noir thrill er “Emily the Criminal,” Plaza does some of the most impressive and richly layered work in her career as a Jersey-born California transplant who made some bad decisions when she was in college and finds herself still trying to climb out of a hole a de cade later. It is one of the best perfor mances of the year in one of the best movies of the year. Set in a gritty Los Angeles where the daytime sunshine is so blindingly bright it feels like a film negative and the nights are pitch-black and filled with shadowy characters who aren’t to be trusted, “Emily the Criminal” employs a less-is-more strategy from the get-go, doling out just enough key pieces of information to keep us riveted. This tone is set in the open ing scene, when Plaza’s title character is being interviewed for a position by a supervisor who takes almost sadis tic delight in trapping her for lying on her resume and telling her to her face that there’s no way she’s getting this job. (This isn’t the first time Em ily will find herself in dicey situations with people who initially appear to be friendly but then bare their claws.) Saddled with $70,000 in stu dent loan debt for an art degree she couldn’t complete due to unforeseen circumstances, Emily works as an independent contractor for a cater ing company, hustling all over town

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The American Lung Association’s Treating Severe COPD Educational Campaign encourages people with severe emphysema to speak to their healthcare provider about their op tions, which may include endobron chial valve (EBV) treatment. As part of the campaign, they’re sharing these important facts: What is EBV treatment? When someone has emphysema, their lungs stop working effectively and air gets trapped inside their lungs instead of leaving when they exhale. With no room for fresh, oxygenated air, the person becomes short of breath. The trapped air causes that section of the timal medical treatment. You also need to be non-smoking or willing to quit. If you’re currently smoking, the American Lung Association’s Free dom From Smoking program can help you quit. What are EBV’s benefits? While recovery will depend on factors like overall health and the severity of COPD, the goal of EBV is to breathe easier without the necessary recovery from a surgical treatment. EBV treat ment may improve lung function, increase your exercise capacity, and improve your quality of life. Most pa tients who’ve received the treatment report feeling better and say they’re now able to be more active. Complications of the EBV treat ment can include but are not limit ed to pneumothorax, worsening of COPD symptoms, hemoptysis, pneu monia, dyspnea and, in rare cases, death. Talk with your physician about other contraindications, warnings, precautions, and adverse events. Only lung to enlarge, putting pressure on the healthier parts of the lung and diaphragm. This is called hyperinfla tion.EBV treatment is a safe, FDA-ap proved interventional therapy in which small, removable, one-way valves are implanted in strategic ar eas. They allow air to be breathed out of that area of the lung, preventing air-trapping that can result in short ness of breath. When should I consider EBV? As emphysema progresses, some med ications that worked well may stop controlling symptoms. If neither medication nor oxygen is controlling symptoms well, major surgery like lung volume reduction or a lung transplant had traditionally been the next and last resort. With some in dividuals, EBV can fill the treatment gap between medication and surgery. You may be a candidate if you have advanced emphysema and are highly symptomatic despite receiving op a trained physician can decide wheth er you’re an appropriate candidate for EBV“Beforetreatment.mytreatment, I would take a few steps and then wait to catch my breath. Now, every day I find I can do something I couldn’t before,” says Su san Scott, an Ohio resident who was diagnosed with COPD years ago and was experiencing worsening symp toms before getting the procedure. “My boyfriend and I hope to travel. I have a son in California and we’re going to go visit him soon. Being able to do that is everything to me. I also can’t wait to start cooking and leash training my dog.” If you have emphysema or severe COPD, you can find resources as well as learn more about EBV by visiting lung.org/copd.Taketimeto learn about treat ment options. Doing so is for many, the first step to breathing easier. (SPT) 

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By Mary Petersen Signal Staff Writer M ore than 70 years ago, the World Health Or ganization defined health as not merely the absence of dis ease, but rather as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-be ing.” It defines health as not just a matter of long life but as quality of life. According to the World Health Organization, between 2015 and 2050, the world’s population over 60 years will nearly double from 12% to 22%. Since lifespans are length ening, it’s even more important that older adults monitor their health to maintain quality of life throughout their later years. Of course, this in cludes keeping mentally and physi cally active, maintaining a healthy diet and en joying friendships and social activities. But this also includes keeping up with medi cations, check-ups and screenings for the most common diseases that occur in older adults. Cancer, for example, is the second most common cause of death in older adults after cardiovas cular disease. According to a research study in The Gerontologist, more than two-thirds of all new cancers are diagnosed among adults over 60 years.The three most common cancers in men are prostate, lung and colorectal. In women, diagnoses of breast, lung and colorectal cancers account for about half of all new cancers among adults aged 60 years and older. Given the rapid growth in the population of older adults in the United States, the need for cancer prevention is even greater today than it was 50 years ago. The good news is that survival rates of cancer patients is on the upswing. In 1976, the survival rate — five years — for all types of cancers was 50%. Today, that rate is 74% for bladder cancer, 75% breast cancer, 69% for prostate and 51% for colon cancer. This increase in survival rate can be attributed to research which helped improve methods of screening, diag nosis and treatment. Many common cancers can be prevented or identi fied at an early stage and treated ef fectively.Earlydetection through screening tests is the best way to reduce cancer risk and successfully treat a cancer diagnosis. Screening for cancer be fore symptoms occur helps doctors treat cancer early when a successful outcome is more likely. Currently, screening tests are available for the most common cancers occurring in older adults — lung, breast, prostate, andAccordingcolorectal.to Dr. John Russell, Di rector of the Family Medicine Res idency Program at Abington- Jef ferson Health, “Since the risk for cancer increases with age, seniors should receive screening exams for ap propriate cancers, but it’s not always the same for everyone. Since patients have varied medical conditions and family histories, screen ings should be individ ualized to the particular patient.”Screenings only work if people are aware of the need and have access to them through adequate healthcare services. Promoting what’s called “health literacy,” current efforts are focused on outreach and commu nication with older adults to ensure they have access to accurate health information about guidelines and screenings. These programs help old er adults to be aware, informed and proactive. The goal is early detection in order to reduce cancer risk and preserve health as adults enter their 60s, 70s, and beyond. Mary Petersen is a retired COC English instructor, a 30-year SCV res ident and two-time breast cancer sur vivor.

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HOME Y our home’s exterior can say a lot about you and your family while also making a first impression on guests (and potential buyers). Because of the impact curb appeal has on the amount prospective buyers are will ing to spend on a home, it’s import ant for homeowners to look beyond simply choosing the right siding color and consider different siding materials and profiles, adding ac cents like stone veneer and research ing other exterior upgrades that can both increase beauty and deliver performance over time. In fact, exterior remodeling projects typically top the list of projects that add the most resale value to homes.

If replacing the front door isn’t nec essary, adding a fresh coat of paint is a simple way to refresh your home’s exterior. You can take your “dated” door and make it modern again with a bold, on-trend color. Take it one step further by adding artistic house numbers, a new light fixture or a door knocker in an unexpected shape for inexpensive pops of style.

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Vinyl Siding Updating your home’s exterior with vinyl siding yields a 67.2% return upon sale, according to the report. When considering new siding, look for high-quality, low-maintenance ma terials. While function is important, don’t be afraid to make bold choices with color, texture, different profiles and contrasting trim to make a true statement with your home’s exterior. For example, Westlake Royal Build ing Products offers a wide range of vi nyl siding options in the latest shades, including adding five on-trend colors to its Royal Siding and Exterior Port folio lines. Inspired by colors found in nature, the gray, blue-gray, brown and green tones reflect the latest trends in modern exterior home de sign. Both lines feature patented color protection technology to resist fad ing, which is especially important for darker shades. Shutters Adding or replacing shutters is another easy way to add a bit of flair and can be a key finishing touch in creating the perfect exterior. With the potential to play beautifully alongside windows and siding as well architec tural style and surrounding landscap ing, it’s important to make thoughtful choices and install them properly to ensure they look and function as de signed.

Column Wraps Give your front porch an instant facelift by wrapping your existing columns with PVC wraps. This is an easy way to achieve a cleaner and more modern, updated look. Resis tant to moisture, PVC column wraps prevent issues found in traditional wood columns, such as warping, rot ting and insect damage. Available in a variety of ready-to-install styles, they can also be painted to complement your home’s exterior color palette. Find more ideas to increase your home’s beauty and resale values (Familywestlakeroyalbuildingproducts.com.atFeatures) 

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Active benefits Gardening exercises the body and clears the mind. Studies show that increased outdoor expo sure leads to fewer long-term health problems, helping improve cardio vascular fitness, flexibility, strength, and dexterity — all leading to bet ter mental health. Simply planting, growing, harvesting and maintaining plants gives you a direct emotional boost. Why? Gardening helps fos ter nurturing instincts and restores a sense of hope and purpose, ultimately improving self-esteem.

Finally, Scott recommends design ing your garden to awaken your five senses. Here’s how: 1. Sight Choose calming colors, or those that bring you joy. The simple sight of a breathtaking array of plants or an arrangement of favorite flowers is bound to give your mental health a boost. Taste Growing your own food will provide you with an incredibly re warding harvest. Not only will you be able to enhance meals with the fruits of your labor, you’ll get the personal satisfaction of a job well done.

Smell You may already use aroma therapy indoors. Take this concept outside by growing fragrant flowers and herbs, so you can literally “stop to smell the roses.”

architect Doug Scott of Redeem Your Ground recently visited Dooley in Athens, Ga. to discuss gar dening and mental health. Here are some of the insights they shared:

G ardening is not only a means for beautifying outdoor spaces and grow ing delicious foods. Ac cording to those who spend signifi cant time in the yard, getting outside can also support your wellbeing. “Gardening is good for the mind, it’s good for the soul and it’s good for the body,” said legendary football coach, Vince Dooley. “I enjoy com ing out to garden, and when I finish, I feel like I’ve done something, and I feelLandscapegood.”

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Hearing Among the plants and flow ers, add fixtures, such as wind chimes and water features, that’ll produce soothing sounds. And with the new habitat you’ve created, you’ll enjoy bird song, too! Touch From the light, feathery tex tures of petals to the rough surfaces of bark or bush stems, touch offers a deeper sense of connection to nature.

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Passive benefits Don’t have a green thumb? Don’t worry. Scientific evi dence proves that just being in nature has positive impacts on stress levels and brain chemistry. It can also low er blood pressure, increase concen tration and improve mood. What’s more, being outdoors offers a deeper sense of belonging and a new sense of purpose outside the daily grind. Designing Your Garden Scott advises designing your garden to reflect how you want to live outside. He typically builds “rooms” connected by meandering paths for resting, un winding, and feeling restored. How ever, your outdoor spaces don’t always need to be quiet. They can encourage activity as well. If you enjoy compa ny, create gathering spaces. Or, if you have hobbies that can be done out doors like exercising, painting or writ ing, you can set aside areas for them.

Scott and Dooley offer more in sights in “Garden Therapy,” a re cent episode of “Done-In-A-Week end Projects,” an original series from lawn care equipment manufacturer,

Exmark. For more information, Point)in-a-weekend-projects-series.backyard.exmark.com/original/done-visit(State  Designing Your Garden for Better Mental Health GARDENING #1 IN SALES 2019, 2020 & 2021 REALTY ONE GROUP SUCCESS WE GET RESULTS THAT WILL MOVE YOU LIST FOR LESS • CASH BACK REBATE • FREE MOVE WE TAKE YOUR HOME FROM LIVING CONDITION TO SHOWING CONDITION PROVIDED SERVICES AT NO EXTRA COST Home, Carpet & Window Cleaning Declutter & Staging Gardener, Trash Haul Also includes a FREE $6,000 Marketing Plan with Professional Pictures and Virtual Tour Landscape architect Doug Scott says gardening is good for the mind.

New services that offer a trial period without locking you into a long-term contract, as well as help cover the cost of terminating your current contract, can make things easier, says Sievert. Pricing Internet providers are notorious for luring customers in with low promotional prices, then jacking them up after the first or second year. On average, providers raise prices more than 30% after the promotional period ends. And that’s before all the fees — fees for activation, equipment, installation, even self-installation. you drop the other. Companies like T-Mobile are helping customers cut the cord. With T-Mobile’s Internet Freedom, you can get streaming deals, that include internet, voice line and deals on services such as YouTube TV. Business Internet The frustration doesn’t stop with residential internet customers. Most business owners know how messy, complex and costly staying connected can be. Many internet providers slap additional fees onto contracts just to label it “business internet.” Even worse, businesses with multiple locations are forced to navigate a patchwork of providers, all with different contracts, prices, policies, equipment, service level agreements, and customer care teams. If you’re unsatisfied with your current internet provider, there’s no need to feel stuck. New services can help make the switch affordable and stress-free. (StatePoint) 

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Switching According to industry leaders working to disrupt broadband, switching internet providers is often easier said than done. “Broadband customers are stuck and switching almost never happens. Internet providers rank dead last in customer satisfaction out of all indus In 2020 alone, internet providers charged customers more than $9 billion just in monthly fees. At a time when prices for everything are going up, locking in your price for internet access can help you plan your long-term budget. Look for a modern contract that locks you in at an affordable price, and then read the fine print to ensure there are no hidden taxes or fees — or future price hikes planned. Cable Millions of Americans are still stuck in a costly cable TV and internet bundle, where the price for one service skyrockets as soon as tries year after year and people want to switch,” says T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert. “Internet providers make switching such a nightmare. You have to wait for your installation window, sometime between now and next February, drill holes in your walls, then spend the next week resetting all your connected devices. All that before you even know if it is going to work for you.”

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S urprise fees, contracts, price hikes — it’s no wonder that broadband customers are the least satisfied customers in America according to the American Consumer Satisfaction Index. But having reliable and affordable internet access is no longer a luxury. Today, home internet is essential for everyday activities, like connecting us to our classrooms, workplaces, healthcare providers, loved ones, and so much more. Here’s what to know about the biggest pain points broadband cus tomers experience, and a few tips for avoiding them.

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By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer A s technology advances at a rapid rate, many of the traditional ways of doing things may be unknown to kids born in the 21st century. Why not take a break from our highspeed, techie lifestyle and experience with kids and grandkids some of the old-fashioned ways of playing and working?Whether it’s cranking homemade ice cream on a warm evening after putting on a puppet show, playing bean bags, walking on stilts or stack ing wood for a night around the fire place, games and chores can be fun learningSimpleopportunities.techniquesfrom earlier days can be found at living museums, his tory museums, libraries and in your own homes with treasured photos, antiques in the attic and stories from your kids’ great-grandparents. To get started, here’s a way of tak ing back history with your family any time of year. Make your own butter! Shake and Make Butter Here’s the stuff you’ll need: ‰ 1 empty, small clean jar with a lid, such as a baby-food or jam jar ‰ heavy whipping cream ‰ muffin, biscuit or cracker ‰ salt Now,(optional)here’sthe fun: Pour the cream into the jar, leav ing space at the top. Screw the lid on tightly. Show your child how to hold the jar in both hands and shake, shake, shake. It’s great exercise, and you may notice your child might run out of steam. That’s the time to pass it on to someone else to continue the shaking. Eventually, chunks of butter will form. Spoon out the chunks into a bowl Day: Creative Family Fun Fun Making Old-Fashioned Butter

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Local resident David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church. “Ethically Speaking” appears Sundays. 

During these times in America, a display of positive bipartisan interac tion between members of both ma jor political parties provides an op portunity to demonstrate a unified enjoyment during the annual House of Representatives baseball game. I am a blinded U.S. military veter an who depends on observations of others for such events. During the game earlier this month, news media reported use of an obscene hand gesture by a congresswoman of one political party during the game toward the opposing party’s dugout. Regardless of any possible inciting issues, such gesturing sets a terrible example for our children and grand children when watching efforts at congressional collegiality during one of America’s favorite pastimes. I submitted my concerns about this to the House Committee on Ethics. Hopefully an appropriate response by this committee would keep such behaviors absent among members of Congress.Asaformer chief learning officer for one of the Veterans Administra tion’s largest health care systems, my fellow managers and I were required to implement action plans to assure civility among our 5,000 employees. The VA selected a research-based publication from Johns Hopkins University, “Choosing Civility,” an outcome of JHU’s Civility Project. VA-wide distribution of this book was intended to provide managers a real-life tool to help implement the study’s 25 rules of considerate conduct.Asaresult of this extensive look at civility, JHU researchers describe civility as simply “RESPECT IN ACTION.” Whatever civility is, JHU researchers in writing about their 25 rules for civil behavior found four guiding points in summarizing each of the rules: 1) courtesy, 2) politeness, 3) good manners, and 4) elements in the realm of ethics. Clearly, ethical behaviors (e.g., morality) arise from our life and/or faith-based experiences. Whether in a baseball game, productive political debate (so badly needed), or in interactions among all Americans, choosing civility is a necessary ingredient for preserv ing America’s cherished values and history. JHU’s 25 rules could prove useful today for politicians and all Americans as we navigate the troubled waters of political rancor. Civility does matter!

Larry BustetterValencia Explain the Change Re: Arthur Saginian, letters, Aug. 10. Arthur, 37 years ago I was just like you in my opinion of Christians. I am not preaching to you but I want to tell you what happened to me. I was what you would probably call a bar person. For about 30 years I went to bars probably four nights a week, give or take. One morning I went to a church and the pastor asked me what I thought about Jesus. I told him what I believed, that Jesus walked this Earth and did the things told of Him, that he was killed on a cross and rose from the dead. I'm not even sure how I knew all this other than my grandma sang Jesus songs and took me to church as a child. The pastor, after I answered his question, asked if I had ever asked Jesus to be lord of my life. I replied, “No, should I?” We then prayed what I now know as the sinner’s prayer. My habit of going to bars disappeared from my life, with no effort on my part. It just became not me anymore. You say faith is unprovable. How, then, did this change happen? I could carry on with a lot of opinions, but what really matters to those in your bell-shaped curve is, what do any of them, or you for that matter, believe about Jesus?

Unless otherwise stated, the views and opinions expressed are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily represent the views of The Signal. Is it just me or are scandals becoming all too prevalent? Is anyone else noticing that almost daily we read or hear about some famous person being caught in a web of impro prieties, peccadilloes, or actual criminal activity? It is happening every where from politics and commerce, to professional athletics and the worlds of education, medicine and technology. But what is most disheart ening to me is that unethical behavior and disgrace have become particular ly rampant in my world of all things church and clergy. Pastors around the country are being exposed for their roles in scandals ranging from child abuse, moral perversion and fraud, to adultery, embezzlement and even murder. And while some attribute the steady stream of failure porn to the ascendancy of social media, I have another expla nation. I think our society’s integrity quotient has eroded significantly over the past couple decades. I think we are seeing a precipitous escalation in moral failure because we are too often ready to shave the edges off our integrity to take advantage of certain opportunities. I may be wrong but I do believe most everyone has price. That is, at some point, if the selfish desires are strong enough, and the potential reward is big enough, I think most people will cut some corners, tell some lies, take undue advantage, and look the other way to do the deed, make the deal and reap the benefits.Ifthat is true, or mostly true, or even slightly true, then we all need to ask ourselves: What’s my integrity quotient? What would it take for me to reprogram my conscience, adopt a more “progres sive” ethic and feel good about acting badly?Here’s my view. We all think of our selves as good people. We know right from wrong, especially when someone else is watching. But we also know we have the ability to rationalize wrong as not being all that bad, especially if we’re fairly sure no one will know. Lastly, we all think we have a line that we’d never cross. We may engage in small indiscre tions, but at a certain point we believe we can say “no” and remain within the confines of our ethical, moral belief system. So again, if that is true, or mostly true, then how do we explain the fact that good people seem to shatter their ethical boundaries at an alarming rate even as they acknowledge when caught that they never intended to let it go that far? Here’s my answer: When the allure of a pleasurable or profitable opportunity becomes stronger than the commitment to personal integrity, the result will be ethical failure. It almost always progress es incrementally. Small concessions set the precedent for greater indiscretions that sear the conscience, allowing for greater, more harmful ethical erosion. Then another disastrous element enters the equation. The idea that some enterprise is “too big to fail” will often stifle the voices of those who know about the small ethical lapses that have occurred lest a great business or presti gious ministry be brought down. After all, look at all the good they’re doing! What then, should we do? First of all, we must look to ourselves and be con stantly strengthening our ethical beliefs and moral behavior. Lock them down, and rehearse the benefit of integrity above all. Then, order your life so that, should a great opportunity present itself, you’ll be able to push it through your integrity grid before you fantasize about the reward. I thoroughly believe wrong is wrong, regardless of the promised pot of gold at the end of unethical behavior. At the end of the day, it is better to lay your head on your pillow with your integrity both up to date and intact than to know you’re now living with a person who, if the price is right, will join the ranks of the ethically unreliable.

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