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Watering day and time limits do not apply to:

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• The hand watering of established trees as well as fruits and vegetables for human consumption.

HOW LONG YOU WATER MATTERS. Much of our SCV soil is clay, which means there is typically runoff after 5 minutes of traditional irrigation. By breaking the 10-minute watering time into two 5-minute or less cycles, your landscape will soak up more of the water it needs.

4 · SUNDAY SIGNAL SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 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 Sunday, September 11 @ 7:30 p.m. Outside Under The Stars Bring a beach chair and jacket $5 per person Includes Concessions $1 raffle tickets will be on sale for your chance to win a $25 gift card RSVP to cbsfilmseries@gmail.com or (661) 254-2411 21430 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350 A Kaddish for Bernie Madoff NEWS FEATURES 5 5 Ultimate Guide to Lawncare 6 Building Your Dream Home 8 Falling into Fall FROM THE CITY MANAGER 9 9 Get Active and Outdoors this Fall! ENTERTAINMENT 10 10 ‘Samaritan’ Bolstered by Strong Performances FOOD 11 11 Family Favorites for Hectic School Nights Italian Pasta and Bean Salad Pickled Beet Tacos SENIOR LIVING 13 13 Make Your Home Safe to Age in Place GARDENING 14 14 Extending Your Growing Season HOME 15 15 What to Consider When Buying a Refrigerator AUTOMOTIVE 16 16 Effects of Infrequent Driving Frequency of Oil Changes BOOK REVIEWS 17 CELEBRITY EXTRA 17 HEALTH 18 18 Adjusting to a Diagnosis of Celiac Disease PETS 19 19 Acclimating an Adopted Cat Zoonotic Diseases KIDS & FAMILY 20 29 Donna’s Day: Brownies in a Waffle Iron Junior Whirl PUZZLES 21 OPINION 22 David Hegg @SCVwateryourSCVwater.com HOW TO PROTECT YOUR LANDSCAPE IN A DROUGHT STAGE 2 EFFICIENT IRRIGATION PRACTICES

• THE TIME OF DAY YOU WATER MATTERS. Early morning (midnight to 9 a.m.) or late at night (8 p.m. to midnight) will keep more water on your landscape, rather than evaporating in the heat and wind.

• YOUR IRRIGATION ZONES MATTER. Two 5-minute cycles are allowed per irrigation zone. Meaning, each section of your groundcover, shrubs or other landscaped areas can be watered a maximum of twice a day, no more than 5 minutes each time. If you need to hand-water brown spots, use a hose with an automatic shutoff nozzle. This smart practice is more efficient than increasing running sprinklers.

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• Landscape irrigation zones that use drip irrigation or high efficiency sprinkler nozzles with low precipitation rates (equal to or less than 1 inch per hour).

Controlling Weeds Weeds can be a huge nuisance for homeowners, and fighting them off early is critical. Before you begin your war on weeds, find out what type of weeds are on your lawn and learn the living space. They can cause signifi cant damage, making your outdoor living space much harder to manage.

Aeration and Overseeding

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New homeowners should educate themselves about their area’s various insects so they can better care for and invest in their lawns. This knowledge best ways to control them. If remov ing weeds leads to more complicated projects, consider hiring a profession al to help.

Many homeowners dream of a green lawn, but your lawn needs nu trients to look its best. The best way to give your lawn the nutrients it needs for healthy growth is through fertilization. But with several compli cated names and a range of fertilizing options, it can feel like a lot to take on. To ensure your outdoor living space gets the proper care, consult an expert to determine what best suits your lawn and soil conditions.

Mowing

While it’s nice to have a routine of mowing your lawn once a week, you need to watch how your lawn grows to determine how often it needs a trim. During hot, dry periods, your lawn may only need mowing once ev ery two or three weeks. During cool, damp periods, your grass may grow quicker and need mowing twice a week.Remember, lawns grow at differ ent rates depending on the season, weather, region and species. No two lawns are the same. Learn how yours grows so you don’t under- or overmow it.

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A mid a pandemic and a po tential recession, Amer icans went on a near-re cord homebuying spree over the last couple of years. Many were first-time homebuyers and, ac cording to Realtor.com, more buyers searched for homes out of state in 2021 than the previous year. If you’re a first-time homebuy er or buying a home in a new city, you know what an exciting and overwhelming experience it can be. Knowing which home maintenance projects are the most important can make things a lot easier. “When making a house a home, many homeowners often focus on the interior. However, the exterior of the home is equally important,” says Bri an Feldman, senior director of tech nical operations at TruGreen. “A green lawn is often the first place you will see as you make your way to the front door, and to keep your outdoor living space looking its best, you’ll need to know key season al maintenance practices to achieve a lush, healthy lawn.” Whether you’re a first-time home owner who may not have had a yard before or are moving to a new home in a different climate, it can be tough to know how to care for your lawn.

As a rule of thumb, it’s time to give your lawn a drink when it starts to take on a dull hue. Most lawns need an inch of water per week. To achieve optimal results, you’ll want to per form long, infrequent watering one or two times per week. Remember to always be respectful of water restric tions if they are present in your com munity.Whether your new house will be your home for the next few years or your forever home, living happily ever after is far more possible when you consider hiring a professional to help. If you have questions about lawn care or could use an extra set of hands to achieve the results you’re looking for, consult a lawn care pro fessional. To learn more about lawn care maintenance and speak with an ex pert, visit TruGreen.com.(BPT)

Insect Control

TruGreen, the nation’s leading lawn care provider, highlights six mainte nance tasks homeowners can follow to help learn the basics of lawn care and start creating a healthy outdoor living space.

To ensure a healthy, thicker lawn, you’ll need to aerate your lawn. And if you have a cool season grass, we recommend you overseed at the same time. While this is an often-over looked step in lawn care, it can help prevent weeds during the warmer months. In many areas of the country, homeowners should aerate and over seed in late summer heading into the fall (August through October) to reap the rewards the following spring.

Many common lawn-damaging in sects can rapidly overtake your grass and other plants, so it’s best to be vig ilant when examining your outdoor can save you significant time and money in the long run.

Fertilization

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Unlike electricity, propane is stored in a large tank either above or below ground on the property. A 500-gallon tank can hold enough propane to meet the annual energy needs of an average single-fam ily home — enough to power major systems in a home.Propane pairs well with other energy sources, including grid electricity and on-site solar, which makes it a viable option for dual-energy homes.

Keep Universal Design Principles in Mind

Many homebuyers want to ensure their space is accessible to family members and guests both now and for decades to come. As the housing market slows and mortgage rates rise, buyers may look to incorporate features that allow them to age in place. Incorporating principles of universal design — the ability of a space to be understood, accessed and used by people regardless of their age or abili

Think about where you’d like to live and research comparable lots and properties in those areas, which can give you a better idea of costs. Because the features of many dream homes require a wid er footprint, you may need to build outside of city limits, which can make natural gas more difficult to access.

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Like natural gas, propane can power major appli

With today’s electric grid, more than two-thirds of the energy is wasted; it never reaches homes.

Identify the Perfect Location

Consider propane instead, which can do every thing natural gas can and go where natural gas can not or where it is cost prohibitive to run a natural gas line. Propane also reduces dependence on the electrical grid, and a propane standby generator can safeguard your family if there is a power out age.“As a real estate agent and builder, I have the pleasure of helping families select their dream homes,” said Matt Blashaw, residential contrac tor, licensed real estate agent and host of HGTV’s “Build it Forward.” “The homes we design and build are frequently in propane country, or off the natural gas grid. Propane makes it possible to build an affordable and comfortable, high-performing indoor living spaces and dynamic outdoor enter taining areas.”

Consider Alternative Energy Sources

F or most homebuyers, their dream homes are not something they’re likely to find al ready on the market. With a unique vision of your dream home’s look, location and features, building a custom home is generally the easiest way to make that dream a reality.

You’ll need to start by determining how much you can spend on your house. The average cost of building a home in California is between $194,500 to $580,500, according to HomeAdvisor. While building your budget, consider what items and fea tures are “must-haves” and things that should only be included if your budget allows.

ty — can make it possible to still enjoy your home even if mobility, vision or other challenges arise as youForage.example, the entryway could have a ramp or sloped concrete walkway leading to a front door wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair with a barrier-free threshold. Inside, wider hallways and doorways, strategic lighting and appliances in stalled at lower heights are mainstays of universal design. Counters of varying heights, drop-down cabinet racks and roll-under sinks in kitchens and zero-entry showers, slip-resistant flooring and grab bars in bathrooms offer enhanced accessibility.

To keep things moving as smoothly as possible amid what can be a complicated process, consider these tips as you embark on the journey.

Set a Realistic Budget

Furnace

Propane-powered clothes dryers generate up to 42% fewer greenhouse gas emissions com pared to electric dryers. They also dry clothes faster, which can reduce energy use and cost. Range With up to 15% fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to electric ranges, pro pane-powered ranges also allow for greater control of heat levels. Plus, their instant flame turnoff capabilities help them cool faster.

When a homeowner purchases a standby genera tor, a licensed electrician installs the unit outside the home and wires it to the home’s circuit breaker. When a power outage occurs, the generator auto matically senses the disruption of service and starts the generator’s engine, which then delivers power to the home. From the warm, comfortable heat of a propane furnace to the peace of mind offered by a propane standby generator, many homeowners trust propane to provide a safe, efficient, wholehome energy solution.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 SUNDAY SIGNAL · 7 ances such as your furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, fireplace, range and standby generator. Of ten, propane works more efficiently with fewer greenhouse gas emissions than electricity, meaning your home is cleaner for the environment.

Clothes Dryer

Propane boilers have an expected lifespan of up to 30 years, but many can last longer if ser viced and maintained properly. High-efficiency propane boilers offer performance, space sav ings and versatility as well as a significant re duction in carbon dioxide emissions compared to those fueled by heating oil.

Propane can even power a whole-home stand by generator, which is often a big selling point.

A propane-powered furnace has a 50% lon ger lifespan than an electric heat pump, re ducing its overall lifetime costs. Propane-pow ered residential furnaces also emit up to 50% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than elec tric furnaces and 12% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than furnaces running on oil-based fuels. Boiler

Standby Generator

Propane tankless water heaters have the lowest annual cost of ownership in mixed and cold United States climates when compared with electric water heaters, heat pump water heaters and oil-fueled water heaters. They also only heat water when it is needed, reducing standby losses that come with storage tank water heaters. (Family Features)

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Tankless Water Heater

Build a Team of Experts Hiring the right people can make the process of turning your dream into reality go much smooth er. Start by researching reputable builders, paying special attention to the types of homes they build to find a style that matches what you’re looking for as well as price ranges for past homes they’ve built. Consider how long the builders have been in busi ness and if they’re licensed and insured. Depending on your builder’s capabilities, you may also need to hire an architect or designer. In addition to your real estate agent to assist with purchasing the lot and selling your previous home, you may need assistance from other professionals, such as a real estate attorney, landscape architect and propane supplier. A local propane supplier can work with the builder to install a properly sized propane storage tank either above or below ground and connect appliances.

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Propane-Powered Appliances

Propane standby generators supply supple mental electricity in as little as 10 seconds after an outage. Plus, propane doesn’t degrade over time, unlike diesel or gasoline, making it an ideal standby power fuel.

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Find more ideas for building your dream home at (Family Features)  Y ou may be surprised to learn pro pane can power major appliances, which can increase the value of a home because of their high perfor mance, efficiency and reduced dependence on the electrical grid.

You’ll find food, a family atmosphere and vari ety of entertainment and activities that have made this the most anticipated event on the Goleta coast. Don’t miss the lemon pie-eating contests and the arts and crafts vendors. The weekend also includes the 15th Annual Go leta Fall Classic Car and Street Rod Show.

The 2022 Fog Fest includes music, arts and crafts, food, drinks, play areas for the kids and more, all one block from the Pacific Ocean. While strolling along Palmetto Avenue you’ll en joy a wide variety of musical entertainment on the Fog Fest’s stages including fabulous music.

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Solvang Danish Days Sept. 16-18 InfoThewww.solvangdanishdays.org85thannualSolvangDanish Days includes three parades, Danish folk dancers and musi cians performing around town, plus other featured events such as the Aebleskiver breakfasts, Viking Encampment, a Saturday evening rock concert and more.Friday, Sept. 16 activities will start with a torch light parade at 7:30 p.m. where all are welcome to participate. There will also be a Velkommen Street Dance with Danish dancers performing to live mu sic.Other weekend events include axe throwing, concerts, Viking Beer & Wine Garden and a kids corner with activities, games and fun in Solvang Park.On Saturday and Sunday, there will be a Æble skiver Breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and an Old World Artisans Marketplace with demon strations and artisanal hand-crafted items includ ing Scandinavian arts & crafts, woodworking, papercutting, rosemaling, fabric art, jewelry and pottery.Toexperience the full scope of Danish Days con sider purchasing the $100 VIP festival ticket bun dle. It includes pairs of Viking helmets, Æbleskiver Breakfast tickets, beer or soda and food tickets to be used at the Viking Beer Garden, axe throwing tickets and two “Win a Trip to Denmark” drawing tickets.

Northern California Renaissance Faire Weekends Sept. 17-Oct. 23 Casa De Fruta, Pacheco Pass, Highway 152 10031 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister 95023

t might not look like fall, or feel like fall, but the calendar is clearly counting down to the autumn season of pumpkin spice and holiday celebrations. The kids are back in school but it doesn’t mean that the fun needs to stop. Here are few festivals sure to bring fun to fall.

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The Pacific Coast Fog Fest raises funds for local non-profit and other community organizations.

The 35th Annual Pacific Coast Fog Fest Sept. Palmetto24-25Avenue, Pacifica 94044 InfoPacificapacificcoastfogfest.comisabout350milesand a five-and-a-halfhour drive from the SCV. It’s best to plan an over night stay in the area It has been two long years since Pacifica has cel ebrated the Pacific Coast Fog Fest. Celebrate the return of this fun annual event first held in 1986.

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The Faire brings to life a colorful, bustling Eliza bethan village complete with a full-contact cham pionship joust, fine foods and ales, multiple stages of non-stop entertainment, costumed characters and a one-of-a-kind marketplace full of unique handcrafted wares and endless activities. Guests can “come as you are,” or dress up in your favorite Elizabethan costume. Be a pirate, a gypsy, a serving wench, a beggar, a knight or a member of the court of Queen Elizabeth I, it’s all part of the Renaissance FaireThemefun. weekends include: Sept.17-18 Opening Weekend Sept. 24-25 Pirate Invasion Oct. 1-2 Heroes & Villains Oct. 8-9 Oktoberfest! Oct. 15-16 Carnevale and Masquerade Oct. 22-23 Halloween Fantasy! 

The 85th annual Solvang Danish Days will be held Sept. 16-18. COURTESY PHOTOS

The 29th Annual Goleta Lemon Festival Sept. Girsh24-25Park, 7050 Phelps Rd, Goleta 93117 Info lemonfestival. comThe Goleta Lemon Festival is a weekend of family fun, food and entertainment. For the past 28 years, the Lemon Festival has been the biggest celebration in the Go letaGoletaarea. is approx imately 90 miles from the SCV and a 90-minute drive.

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Info Tickets: $35. Children 12 and under are free. norcalrenfaire.comTheNorthernCalifornia Renaissance Faire is an event of pageantry, revelry and romance from one of the most popular time periods in history.

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A s the seasons change and we welcome cooler weather, the City is excited to bring new programming to all of our residents this fall, whether that’s at on our fields, out on the trails or at our Santapools.Clarita will always be a family-friendly community, focusing on inclusive programming for all ages. This year, Youth Sports is offering a series of Pee Wee classes designed for participants between the ages of three and five. Children will be introduced to sports like basket ball, flag football, baseball and soccer. All of the programming will take place at Central Park and the Gymnasium at the Sports Complex. Addition ally, our annual volleyball and flag football leagues will begin this fall, offering players between the ages of five and fifteen a chance to learn and devel op their skills in an encouraging environment. To extend programming into our beautiful trails and open spaces, the City is excited to offer a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for youth in our community. If you have a young rider member that all of our pools are heated and allow for a fun and rejuvenating workout. For our adult athletes who prefer to exercise on land, we are offering a brand-new soccer league at Central Park. These seven-on-seven matches will allow soccer enthusiasts to participate in a tradi tional league format throughout the fall season. Also, be sure to check out our popular adult and senior softball leagues. I encourage all residents to get outside this fall and enjoy the many recreational opportunities the City provides. For more information about any of the programs or to sign-up, please visit santaclarita.com/Seasons.

By Ken Striplin Santa Clarita City Manager

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.  between the ages of six and nine, come try out the Youth Mountain Bike Demo Days at the Trek Bike Park of Santa Clarita. These clinics are taught by Trek staff members who will teach riders basic bike fundamentals and proper riding techniques, all while utilizing City-owned Trek bikes and helmets. Another opportunity to be active out in our open space is through the new Youth Outdoor Adven tures class. Children will have the ability to learn and develop leadership and communication skills through various staff-led outdoor experiences and activities. Whether it’s hiking, building, crafts or ar chery, this class will keep your child active! In August, the City started construction at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center. Over the next six months, the concrete pool decks that current ly have cracks and spalling will be replaced, the 50-Meter and Dive Pools will both be re-plastered, along with other enhancements throughout the site. During this time, all aquatics programming has been shifted to the Newhall and Valencia Glen pools. We are still offering lap swim and water ex ercises, but all classes must be reserved online due to the reduced amount of lanes. Also available to residents are our fall swim lessons, competitive stroke classes and adult/teen learn-to-swim classes. the weather transitions be a little cooler,

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ENTERTAINMENT

1. Dragon Ball Su per: Super Hero (PG-13) Masako Nozawa, FurukawaToshio 2. Beast (R) Idris Elba, GongoLiyabuya

6. Thor: Love and Thunder (PG-13)

Meanwhile, Pilou Asbaek’s Cyrus, a garden-vari ety villain with elaborate tattoos and a tricky hair cut, breaks into a police evidence room and steals the magic hammer that was “forged from the ha tred that Nemesis had for his brother,” dons Nem esis’ mask and starts riling up the disenfranchised people of Granite City, just like Bane did! “Who comes to help the helpless?” says the fakenews Nemesis. “Who is our hero? I am back to start a revolution for all the people this city left be hind.”Cue the obligatory scenes of the locals looting and rioting and setting cars on fire. (We’re sup posed to be in a metropolis, but it never looks like there are more than about 250 people in the entire city.) Director Avery and cinematographer Da vid Ungaro deliver a suitably neo-noir look to the generic locations (like a kazillion other movies, “Samaritan” was shot in Atlanta) and we get some Sylvester Stallone and Sam Cleary in Samaritan (2022)

nifty fight sequences in the usual locales, e.g., back alleys and vast warehouses. Stallone’s line readings are pure Balboa Dialect, and he has a nice men tor-protege chemistry with Javon Walton. This might be a one-and-done effort, but I wouldn’t mind seeing an expansion of the Greater Samaritan County. 

Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart

7. Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG) Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin

An Entertaining B-Movie Bolstered by Strong Performances

Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman

9. Where the Crawdads Sing (PG-13) Daisy Edgar-Jones, Taylor John Smith

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presents a film directed by Julius Avery and written by Bragi F. Schut. Rated PG-13On Prime Video. e’ve seen how the Marvel Cine matic Universe and the DC Movie Universe are each vast and won drous, and mind-boggling in their respective complexities. We’re dealing with seem ingly endless multitudes of worlds and characters, people.With the Sylvester Stallone-starring “Samaritan,” we’re talking about a much smaller superhero vehi cle. Even if it were to expand into a prequel or a se quel or a spinoff, it’d be like a Samaritan County or perhaps a Samaritan Greater Tri-State Area more than a whole Samaritan Universe. Based on a character from the Astro City Com ics created by Kurt Busiek in the 1990s, directed with low-key style by Julius Avery and featuring a suitably world-weary, “Rocky” meets “Demolition Man” performance from the 76-year-old Stallone, this is a small-scale riff on “The Dark Knight Rises” (with a sprinkling of “Unbreakable”) that knows its limitations and strengths and plays to the lat ter accordingly. It’s not likely to stick with you for long after the 101-minute running time, and I can see how some folks will be hurling tomatoes in its direction, but this is an entertaining B-movie bol stered by performances from a cast that often rises above the predictable material.

By Richard Roeper Signal Contributing Writer ‘Samaritan’  (out of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayerfour)Pictures

3. Bullet Train (R) 12. Brad Pitt, Joey King 4. Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13) Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly 5. DC League of Super-Pets (PG)

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The young actor Javon Walton, best known for his scene-stealing work as the pint-sized Ashtray on HBO’s “Euphoria,” brings a similar street-smart charm to his portrayal of Sam Cleary, a frequently bullied comic book geek who lives with his wid owed mother, Tiffany (Dascha Polanco), in a shab by apartment in the economically depressed and crime-riddled Granite City. As Sam tells us in the opening voice-over nar ration, the twin brothers Samaritan and Nemesis once ruled over Granite City with their superhu man powers — but they became sworn enemies because Samaritan chose to use his power for good while Nemesis … well, you know the drill. There was an epic battle in a power plant, and as Sam ex plains, “Samaritan and Nemesis died in the blast. This is the story we’ve all been told. But I believe Samaritan is still alive.” Sam has spent much of his young life in search of Samaritan — and it appears he’s finally found him in one Joe Smith (Stallone), the crusty old gar bageman who lives right across the street. After Joe rescues Sam in a scene out of “The Karate Kid” and later survives getting run over by a speeding car, he can no longer deny his true identity to the lad.

8. Nope (R) Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer

Family Favorites for Hectic School Nights

nce the homework is finished and long days in the classroom and at the office are drawing to a close, you’re likely to find hungry loved ones waiting near the kitchen. When busy school nights have you feeling like you’re pinched for time, turn to recipes that are easy to make yet still delicious to enjoy. For a kid-friendly way to put veggies on the table, look no further than familiar favorites like tacos. These Pickled Beet Tacos put Aunt Nellie’s Sliced Pickled Beets at the center of the meal combined with seasoned black beans and a creamy avo cado sauce for a dinner that takes less than an hour to prepare.

Quick Pickled Red Onions 1 cup pickling liquid from Aunt Nellie’s Sliced Pickled Beets jar 1 small red onion, thinly sliced Avocado Sauce 2 ripe avocados 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 pinch salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Tacos10 tortillas (8 inches) fresh chopped cilantro (optional) Drain beets; reserve liquid and set aside. To make black beans In saucepan over medium-low heat, combine black beans, water, paprika, garlic pow der, cumin and salt. Cook 5-6 minutes, or until warm; taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold running water. In bowl, combine pesto with pasta to coat well. Combine pasta with drained bean salad. Stir in tomatoes and mozzarella; refrigerate. To serve, sprinkle walnuts and Parmesan cheese over top. Substitution 3/4 cup mozzarella may be substituted for bocconcini. 

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1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Pickled Beet Tacos Prep time 15 minutes Cook time 25 minutes Servings 10 1 jar (16 ounces) Aunt Nellie’s Sliced Pickled Beets Black Beans 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed 3 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 pinch salt

Italian Pasta and Bean Salad

An Added Bonus This simple recipe makes 10 servings, meaning you can rely on leftovers for lunches throughout the week or a second din ner on an evening when after-school activities leave little time for call for a low-stress side dish or lighter meal, serve up Italian Pasta and Bean Salad that requires just 15 minutes of prep and a handful of flavorful ingredients like READ 3 Bean Salad. It’s a perfect complement for a variety of main courses from burgers and grilled chicken to sandwiches and beyond. Visit auntnellies.com and readsalads.com to find more meal solutions for busy school nights. (Family Features) 

Prep time: 15 minutes Servings: 6 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta 1/2 cup prepared pesto 1 can (15 ounces) READ 3 Bean Salad, drained 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 3/4 cup fresh mozzarella bocconcini, cut in halves or quarters

To make quick pickled red onions In small pot over medium-low heat, heat reserved pickling liquid. Once simmering, add sliced red onion and cook 3 minutes. To make avocado sauce In food processor or blender, pulse avocados, lime juice, salt and garlic powder until Assemblesmooth. tacos by filling tortillas with sliced beets, black beans, pickled red onions, avocado sauce and cilantro, if desired. 

1/4 cup toasted walnuts (optional)

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n 1971, a young Martha Davis joined The Warfield Foxes, a band from Berkeley Cali fornia. In 1975 they moved to Los Angeles and changed the band name to The Motels. The new name was inspired on the way to the band’s first show at Barney’s Beanery. Guitarist Dean Chamberlain noted the motor inns as they drove down Santa Monica Boulevard and suggest ed “What about The Motels?” The Motels scored big with hits including “Only the Lonely,” “Suddenly Last Summer,” “Total Con Stay The Night — The Motels at The Canyon Santa Clarita ENTERTAINMENT trol, “Mission of Mercy, “Shame” and “Danger” net ting two gold albums. MTV videos did not kill this radio star with lead singer and songwriter Martha Davis winning Best Performance in a Music Vid eo at the American Music Awards for her perfor mance in the “Only the Lonely” video. The new lineup includes guitarist Clint Walsh, drummer Eric Gardner, bassist Nic Johns and as of 2011, original member Marty Jourard. With an 80’s revival now in full swing, The Motels are back on the road pleasing their legions of fans. You can see The Motels live at The Canyon Santa Clarita on February 24, 2023. Tickets are available online through AXS, over the phone at (888) 6455006, and in person at the Canyon Santa Clarita box office. For more information, visit www.wheremusic meetsthesoul.com. 

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• Having a tub cut-out or step-in shower installed 3. Make sure using the toilet is safe andWheneasy you can be independent in the bathroom, you maintain your dignity and have better peace of mind. Unfortunately, most toilets are low enough that they’re difficult for seniors or others with disabilities to safely get up and down. One solution is the Bemis Indepen dence Clean Shield 3-inch Elevated Toilet Seat, which is raised to ease sit ting and standing. Installation is easy — the Snap 2 Secure system provides the correct clamping force so the seat will never loosen or shift, and its 3-inch height is ideal for seniors, plus anyone with mobility concerns, back, hip or knee issues. The funnel design keeps everything in the bowl, and the seat and ring raise upright and stay there, giving full access for cleaningalong with a slow-close feature to pre vent slamming. The seat is designed with a residential appearance, so you don’t have to swap out an embarrass ing riser when guests come. For more information, visit ToiletSeats.com to view your options.

1. Start by looking down As you age, it’s harder to recover from sprains and broken bones, so it’s important to reduce tripping hazards to prevent falls in the first place. Re move these potential dangers:

• Using a shower or tub seat and handheld nozzle for bathing

• Throw rugs • Cords - move them behind furni ture or tape to the floor

5. Light it up Using nightlights throughout the home can help with nighttime trips to the bathroom or moving around during early morning hours when it’s still dark. Light switches that are both easy to access and that light up can also help seniors find their way around more easily, any time of night or day. With some thought and a little planning ahead, you can make it eas ier for yourself or your loved one to remain at home safely, for many years to come. (BPT)

If you or a loved one want to stay at home as you get older, it’s crucial to make the home environment as safe as possible. Even if you’re current ly active and healthy, as you age you may experience decreasing strength, balance and vision that might make your home more difficult to navigate safely.Because these issues can develop gradually, you may not be aware of your limitations until you have an ac cident or injury — so it’s best to make your home safer now.

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• Using non-slip mats or strips for your floor, shower or tub

ccording to the AARP, the number of house holds headed by people 65 and older will grow to 48 million in the next twenty years, and many of those adults plan to age in place for as long as they can.

• Clutter, like pairs of shoes 2. Increase bath safety Bathing is a challenging activity for people with mobility or balance issues. While you could remodel your entire bathroom, there are smaller changes you can implement to reduce hazards. These include:

• Small furniture like footstools and ottomans

To review your home’s trouble spots, it’s a good idea to have a friend or family member provide input, as you may be unaware of potential hazards another person could see. Better yet, ask a trained occupation al or physical therapist to visit your home to assess the environment. Your healthcare provider may be able to recommend someone.

Improve your home’s safety

• Installing safety grab bars in and around your tub

4. Check your stairs Staircases are another high-risk area for accident or injury. Make sure there are railings, even for just a couple of steps, and that they are solid and secure. Keep clutter from accumulating on or near stairs, and consider adding stair treads to wood en stairs, replacing carpet with stair treads and/or applying differently colored tape to help differentiate one stair from the next.

You can also try a black plastic mulch to retain extra heat in fall. Cover the edges of the plastic with soil to anchor it in place. Choose hardy crops End the gar dening season with cold-hardy vege tables that can actually tolerate cold, such as peas, Brussels sprouts, cab bage, broccoli, broccoli raab, kale, beets, leeks, carrots, turnips, radic chio, escarole, scallions, and spinach. Some vegetables also have particular varieties better suited to grow in cold, short-day climates. Read seed pack ets and catalog descriptions to find vegetables that are described as cold tolerant.Coldframes are great for extending the growing season of all cool sea son leafy crops. Keep a thermome ter in the cold frame to help monitor temperatures. Vent the frame when daytime temperatures go above 50 degrees F for cool season crops. Close it back up when tempera tures drop below 45 degrees F. Make growing in a cold frame even easier by investing in a solar-powered vent opener that automatically opens and after your summer crops are finished.

The longer the frost-free season in your area, the greater the variety of fall crops you’ll be able to grow. Take advantage of microclimates. Some areas around your proper ty may stay warmer or are sheltered from the wind or frost. For example, gardens at the top of a slope often avoid an early frost as cold air settles in lower areas. Use these protected sites to grow vegetables later in the season.

GARDENING herever you garden, from the northeast and high elevationsmountaintothemild climate west and the balmier south ern states, the spring and summer growing season often seem just too short. Use the following tips and techniques to reap the biggest boun ty from your garden and stretch ex tra days and weeks out of your grow ing and harvesting season. Make late-season plantings Extend your harvest into fall by planting sec ond crops of cool season vegetables, such as peas, greens, lettuce, carrots, Napa and regular cabbage, kale, kohl rabi, Asian vegetables, radishes, spin ach, and Plantingturnips.theseveggies in late sum mer/early fall will yield harvests long Vent the covers on warm days to pre vent excessive heat buildup. Modern floating row covers spread on top of your growing beds can protect crops from early frost by maintaining a temperature about 4°F higher than the air temperature.

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closes the lid as temperatures dictate. This way you won’t have to worry about plants getting too hot or cold when you’re not around.

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Mulch root crops for an extended harvest in cold winter areas. If your ground freezes hard, you’ll need to insulate the soil around your veggies’ roots so they don’t freeze. Put a 1012-inch layer of mulch over the rows, extending out 18 inches on each side. This will keep the soil around the roots at an even 35- 40 degrees — the ideal storage temperature. Once the mulch is down, you can go out any time, move it aside and dig up some fresh roots. You can even dig carrots, leeks, beets, and parsnips out from under two feet of snow! Vegetables stored in the ground won’t keep well once you dig them, so plan to use within a few days. For more information, Seedgardening-articles.homegardenseedassociation.com/visit(HomeGardenAssociation) Growing & Harvest Season

Protect from early frost In fall, cold temperatures limit plant growth in northern latitudes and at high eleva tions.Cover late season plantings with floating row covers, mini- greenhous es made from clear plastic, or even old window sashes set on hay bales.

Features After the basics, such as ca pacity and finish, comes the fun stuff — extra features. These extra features can really set one appliance apart from another. To get an idea of what’s available today, consider the Sharp SJG2254FS, a French Four Door Counter-Depth Refrigerator. A great bet for those who entertain or have growing families and chang ing needs, it features a triple cool ing system that allows you to inde pendently control the refrigerator, drawers, and ice maker for greater flexibility.Amultipurpose flex drawer with four independently-controlled tem perature settings means you can optimize the storage of meats (30 de grees F) or use it as a beverage cooler (34 degrees F). The flex drawer can also be optimized for deli items and snacks (37 degrees F) or converted to a wine chiller (41 degrees F). To learn more about the latest fridge features and get more appli ance shopping tips and insights, visit shop.sharpusa.com.Lookingforanew fridge, or any major appliance for that matter, comes with challenges, but under standing the latest options available and how they relate to your needs can make the process smooth and simple. (SPT) 

5 Factors to Consider When Buying a Fridge

S hopping for a new refriger ator can feel overwhelming. But knowing your exact needs will simplify the process and help you feel confident in your pur chase.“Arefrigerator can do a lot more for you than hold your food and keep it cold. Some of today’s models have features that can truly elevate your kitchen experience,” says Peter Weed fald, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Sharp Home Electron ics Company of America. “Knowing your needs and wants can help you be a savvy shopper.” To find the right fridge for your home, consider these five factors: Measurements Measure the space where you’ll be placing the fridge. Not only does your new fridge need to fit into this spot, but you also need clearance to open the doors. Hav ing these specifications can help you begin your search and narrow your options. Finish Consider giving your kitchen a cohesive look by matching the fin ish of your new refrigerator to your other current appliances. Stainless steel is particularly sleek and easy to clean. With a quick wipe-down, your fridge can look brand new. Ultimate ly, opt for a finish that you love and that ties your kitchen together. Capacity Keep your shopping and cooking habits in mind to ensure your fridge size meets your needs. Are you someone who buys a lot of fresh produce and goods? Do you tend to do big grocery hauls? Then a large-capacity fridge is a must. If space is at a premium and you’re searching for something compact, yet still able to handle your needs, the Sharp SJB1255GS, a 24-inch Bot tom-Freezer Counter Depth Refrig erator may be the ideal fit. With two shelves, a spacious 4.2 cubic foot freezer with three drawers, and a removable wine rack for quick and easy organization, this innovative space-saving model features well-de signed storage solutions.

Freezer style There are three main freezer style options you may come across when looking for a new refrig erator: side-by-side, bottom-freezer, and top-freezer. Determining which style is right for you largely depends on what you want as your main focus.

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For example, if you use your refrig erator more often than the freezer, a bottom-freezer is a good choice, as it means that your refrigerator shelves will be at eye level.

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When tires are not used frequently, of non-use.

A vehicle parked in one location for a long time could be a target for bird droppings, fallen berries, sap, and other substances that are potentially harmful to the paint job. Leaving the car or truck out in the sun also means UV rays can cause clear coat over the paint to oxidize and begin to fail, the weight of the car can continually put pressure on the same parts of the tires, leading to flat spots. Tires also can lose pressure if they sit too long.

Frequency of Oil Changes

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riving puts a certain measure of wear and tear on a vehicle. Whether a vehicle is used primarily for commuting or as a vessel to take travelers to parts unknown, wear and tear is inevitable.

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On the opposite end of the spec trum, individuals may not realize that failing to drive their vehicles regularly also can affect performance. Here’s a closer look at what can happen when vehicles sit idle for lengthy periods of time.

When vehicles are left to sit, cor rosion could build up on the rotors and the brake pads may become less flexible. Moisture also may seep into brake lines, causing issues with pressurization of brake fluid. Each of these factors adds up to brakes that do not work properly — which is a big safety hazard.

Batteries power various components in a car, such as the vehicle computer, phone chargers and more. If the engine does not turn over and help to recharge the battery, the battery will eventually die.

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The battery in a vehicle is still be ing used even if the car isn’t running.

After the death of her mother and having no other known relatives Evie takes a DNA test and discovers a long lost cousin Invited by her newfound family to a lavish wedding in the Engl sh countr ys de, she’s at ﬁrst seduced by the sex y aristocrat host but s soon thrust into a nightmare of sur vival t H r e e t H o u S a N d ye a r S o f Lo N G i N G E 1:20 4:30 7:20

he industry standard re garding when to get an oil change used to be ev ery 3,000 miles. Howev er, with modern lubricants, most engines can now go between 5,000 and 7,500 miles before oil should beInchanged.fact,AAA reports that engines that require full-synthetic motor oil actually may be able to go as far as 15,000 miles between oil changes. Most late-model cars now require synthetic-blend or full-synthetic, low-viscosity oils. These oils min imize friction and maximize fuel economy. In addition, newer cars are designed with monitoring sys tems that automatically determine oilWhilelife. earlier systems were timeand mileage-based, advanced sys tems will analyze vehicle operating conditions to determine when oil begins to degrade. (MC) 

Battery Loses Its Charge

Various fluids can go stale in a ve hicle if it isn’t regularly driven. Gas oline also may develop condensa tion, which can reduce efficiency and performance. Taking short trips helps avoid this Infrequentissue.driving can cause dam age to a car or truck. But many poten tial issues can be avoided by driving vehicles more often. i d e - a o Way H o M e C 1:00 4:00 7:00

Rust and Corrosion Can Occur

Tire Rot Can Set In Dry tire rot is deterioration that sets into the rubber. The material dries out and becomes brittle, caus ing splits and cracks to form. Driving with tire rot can cause tires to deflate.

There is still plenty of metal in modern vehicles. A vehicle that has been exposed to salt or rain or one that is stored in a moist climate can be susceptible to undercarriage or en gineThisrust.may cause damage that’s not easily repaired.

Formation of Tire Flat Spots

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Fluids Lose Efficacy

People who drive infrequently may want to consider a trickle char ger that’s plugged in during periods which can produce blotchy or peeling spots.

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Q Whatever happened to the actor who played Charlie on “Lost”? I know he was in the “Lord of the Rings” movies. Is he going to be in the new “LOTR” TV series on Ama zon? – W.I. A Dominic Monaghan’s talent and luck have led him to have a career any actor would envy. He’s been part of two pop culture phe nomena in the early 2000s: the TV series “Lost” and the “Lord of the Rings” blockbuster movies (as well as its

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“The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power” is available to watch on Prime Video, but don’t expect the same cast as the mov ie. Monaghan has moved on, and he can currently be seen playing Detec tive Paul Sarno in the AMC+ series “Moonhaven.”Youcanalso hear him playing ‘Last Stop on The 6’ By Patricia Dunn At times hilarious, at times heart breaking, “Last Stop on the 6” is the return of the prodigal daughter to a world of long-buried hurts, political complexities and female resilience. Set at the dawn of the Gulf War, it tells the story of a young woman grappling with warring identities: that of her upbringing in working-class, Catho lic, Italian American Pelham Bay and her new life as a Birkenstock-wear ing, vegetarian anti-war activist in Los Angeles. ‘Road Noise’ By DJ Lynn DJ just wanted a life uncomplicat ed. Instead, she was barely 40 with four failed relationships, a college-age daughter who hated her and a witty preteen son with ADD. At the root, she supposed, were the men. There was the long-dispatched and unambitious Marley, who preferred surfing to work ing while waiting out his inheritance. the path she followed in 1919. She moves from a very small village in the south of France to the grandeur of Hollywood’s motion picture indus try during its most electrifying and dazzling period: the golden age of the 1920s. Travel companion to a wealthy woman, Marianne Dunat’s rapture when experiencing the elegant fash ion shows in New York and Paris evolved into a deep desire to develop her innate artistic skills. Readers are guided along artistic learning curves from the most elementary form, sketching, to portraying in great de Sherlock Holmes in the Audible pod cast “Moriarty: The Devil’s Game.” As for the new “Rings of Power” series, expect to see the effects of an enormous film budget on the small screen. According to IndieWire.com, the first season alone, which will consist of eight episodes, is report ed to have cost $450 million, and “by comparison, a season of ‘Game of Thrones’ was estimated to cost $90 million.”  © 2022 King Features Synd., Inc. But she was only 19 then, so stupidity figured into that one. On his heels was Tom, the Armani-wearing womanizer. Then Jason, who she couldn’t hate be cause he had more scars than she did. But the one who brought her to this point was Jim, a man 10 years younger who loved her just as she was but who just died of leukemia.

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A celiac disease diagnosis may not come as a sur prise to individuals who have dealt with side effects of the condition. Diarrhea, abdominal cramping, bloating, intestinal gas, and occasional constipation are telltale signs that something is up, and aware ness of celiac disease has reached a point where people experiencing such symptoms may suspect they have Physiciansit. and nutritionists can work with newly diagnosed celiac patients so they can live comfort ably and avoid the often unpleasant side effects of the disease. Individuals also can keep these tips in mind as they adjust to life after a celiac diagnosis.

Be careful when dining away from home When dining out, choose gluten-free options on restau rant menus and bring your own food to gatherings at the homes of family and friends. In recognition of the prevalence of celiac disease, many restau rants now offer various gluten-free options, which makes it easier to dine out after a celiac diagnosis.

Beer lovers with celiac disease should look for products made from gluten-free grains such as mil let, sorghum and rice. According to Beyond Celiac, unflavored wine, vodka, champagne, and distilled liquors are naturally gluten-free.

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eliac disease is more common than many people may recognize. Accord ing to Beyond Celiac, a leading patient advocacy and research-driven organi zation devoted to advancing research and treat ments for the disease, roughly 1% of the Unit ed States population has celiac disease. And that could be just the tip of the iceberg, as estimates in other countries, such as Finland, suggest the prev alence of celiac disease is closer to 2%.

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barley and rye. So anyone diagnosed with celiac disease will need to avoid those ingredients as well as derivatives of wheat, barley and rye grains. That latter group includes malt and brewer’s yeast. Read labels when grocery shopping It’s a good practice for any health-conscious individual to read labels and ingredient lists before buying items at the grocery store. But it’s vital for people with celiac disease to do so. Trips to the grocery store may take a little longer than you’re used to, but that due dil igence will pay off when you aren’t left to confront the consequences of accidental gluten consumption.

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Be mindful of beverages It’s not only what you eat but also what you drink that can trigger the symp toms of celiac disease. That’s especially so with alcoholic beverages. Many alcoholic beverages are gluten-free, but Beyond Celiac notes that beers la beled “gluten-removed” are not.

A diagnosis of celiac disease requires some sim ple adjustments but does not mean individuals have to give up all of the foods and beverages they love. (MC) 

Recognize what you need to avoid Beyond Celiac notes that celiac disease is triggered by consuming gluten, which is a storage protein found in wheat,

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To serve Sprinkle serving portions of a warm waffle brownie with sifted confectioner’s sugar, raspberries, a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fudge Storesauce.leftover brownies in an airtight container or in your freezer. Shortcut idea: Use your favorite commercial brownie mix. I used the family-size Pillsbury chocolate fudge brownie mix for delicious results.

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By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer L ooking for an easy, last-min ute, chocolate-y dessert idea that doesn’t require heating up the oven on a hot Sep tember day? Here’s a clever idea you and your kids will enjoy: Make yum my homemade brownies in a waffle iron. Then, top them with fresh sea sonal fruit like raspberries or scoop some vanilla ice cream on top. Yum! Here’s how to make the kid-pleas ing, all-American chocolate treat in this off-kilter way: Brownies in a Waffle Iron (Makes four 7-inch round waffles) 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Dash of salt 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Melt butter and cool. In a mixing bowl, let your kids measure and com bine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the butter, eggs and Addvanilla.the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir with a big spoon until combined, being careful not to overmix, as it will be a thick consis Generouslytency. spray or brush a waffle iron with oil, and set on medium heat. When ready, an adult may spoon some of the brownie mixture onto the waffle iron. I use an ice cream scoop. Vary the amount ac cording to the size of your waffle iron so that it doesn’t spill over the sides when closed.

Donna Erickson’s award-winning se ries “Donna’s Day” is airing on public television nationwide. To find more of her creative family recipes and activi ties, visit www.donnasday.com and link to the Donna’s Day Facebook fan page. Her latest book is “Donna Erickson’s Fabulous Funstuff for Families.”  © 2022 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd. When the batter is baked (our family likes them crispy on the outside), carefully remove the “waffle brownie” out of the waffle iron with a spatula, and cool slightly on a rack or plate. brownie makes for a tasty chocolate treat.

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Back in 1970 the movie “Love Sto ry” popularized the idea that “love means never having to say you’re sorry!” I’m quite sure love means much, much more than that, but you get the picture. Truth doesn’t matter as long as you can trivialize it while creating emo tional ownership through sentimentality. Give it a good label and you can lead the masses around by the nose. But today one might easily say “free dom means never having to deal with consequences.” That’s right. We’ve evolved as a society to the place where you can do what you want to do and never be asked to clean up your own mess or bear the weight of any undesirable consequences of your actions. And they call this individual license “freedom.” Here are three examples.

Freedom, Death of Consequences

All of these seem beneficial to me, right? Can we say eliminating these natural restraints has made this a better place to live?

Being the Bad Guy

FACT: If you buy drugs other than those prescribed to you for a condition diag nosed by a licensed physician and pur chased at a licensed pharmacy, there is a better than average chance nowadays you might be ingesting far more than you bar gained for… and there also is a very good chance you may soon have the sequence of your birthdays permanently interrupted! This isn’t some hidden secret. It’s on the news pretty much 24/7 so ignorance is absolutely no excuse. And I for one am sick and tired of hear ing the non-stop blaming of everyone except for the person who VOLUNTARI LY(!!!!!) and ILLEGALLY(!!!!!) bought and ingested the drugs that killed them. The wicked and evil Mexican drug cartel members couldn’t get jobs mowing lawns, let alone become multimillionaires, were it not for the voracious appetite the people in this country have for their products.Rick Barker Valencia How Many Deaths?

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If actions have no consequences, we’re on the doorstep of anarchy. If moral standards are up to each individual then all views and behaviors can be justi fied. And if we stand by and watch as the very fabric of our civilization unravels before our eyes, someday our children will rise up and ask, “Dad, Mom, where were you when tyranny and anarchy dressed up as individu al license took away the guardrails of our democracy?”

I hope we come up with a better answer than we are able to give right now.

OK, now I’ll take my tongue from being firmly planted in my cheek and state the obvious. We’re watching government eliminate what has always been foundational for civil society. By that I mean the natural consequences that arise from our decisions and actions. I remember when you didn’t do the crime if you couldn’t do the time. When borrowing money meant working hard to pay it back. And when sexual intimacy, understood as the first step in reproducing human life, was practiced within relationships that would love and care for a child if conception occurred.

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

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I’m glad the president has finally opened his eyes to the egregious tradi tional connection between taking out a loan and promising to pay it back. What freedom! Gone are the days when fathers carefully educated their sons and daugh ters about loans and credit. Gone is the responsibility to make sure our children realize the risk that comes from borrowing money. Gone are the days when we have to warn them about how easily debt can become an unforgiving task master that can ruin marriages and companies.

Dear friends, I know we are a community with differing political, ethical and intellectual viewpoints.

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How many more must die before L.A. County puts speed bumps or other safety measures on San Francisquito Canyon Road?Please put the word out. I travel to my home every day in Santa Clarita on San Francisquito Canyon Road. I often see people speeding, passing over the yellow line and missing turns. In the four years living on San Francis quito Canyon Road, I have had accidents into my fence and property four times and one directly across the street where I pulled three children, including a baby, out of the turned-over vehicle. No one died, luckily. James T. Neavitt Santa Clarita Submit a Letter to the Editor Include name, address & phone; Anonymous letters aren’t printed; email: letters@signalscv. com. Mail to: Letters to the Editor, The Sig nal, 25060 Avenue Stanford, Suite 141, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.

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In keeping with a long time practice of mine, I’m going to be the “Bad Guy” and state what should be obvious but obviously isn’t to many people.

And I know those differences are deep and meaning ful to us, which makes collaboration and even civil discussion hard. But at some point, we have to agree that the erosion of historical values and morals and civility has to stop. Why? Simply because we are killing ourselves. We’re poisoning the very soil that supports us, that gives nobility to our existence, and makes life elegant, meaningful and honorable.

First, there is California Proposition 47, which reclassified some felonies down to misdemeanors. This was done in order to make law enforcement and criminal consequences much more fair and nicer for those mired in the swamp of criminal life. In some cases this means that those who steal money or mer chandise valued at less than $900 will not be arrested, but rather given a citation. And, as records indicate, many of these criminals choose not to pay their tick ets, or show up in court, and thereby they escape any penalty for their crimes. But I am sure they do enjoy their newfound freedom to pursue thievery without consequence.Second,ofcourse, is the idea that true sexual free dom must, of necessity, mean that the government will make sure we can escape the natural consequences of our decision to engage in sexual activity. By removing the horror of having to deal with the consequences of our actions, we feel much freer to continue seeing sex ual activity as a team sport where the unfettered moral conscience can be satisfied without consequence. After all, abortion is nothing if not a monumental improve ment in the area of personal liberty. And, we can even applaud it if we keep telling ourselves that ending a human life is really “health care.” In this case, the death of consequences only means the death of a child. Oh well.And by the way, in November we can embed this freedom in our state Constitution by approving an amendment that allows for abortion on demand without restriction. If you don’t want your baby, the government will help you get rid of it, one body piece at a Mytime.last example is the very recent decision by Presi dent Joe Biden to “forgive” trillions of dollars of college debt. Again, what a wonderful expression of freedom from consequence! I can only hope he decides to forgive my mortgage as well, and any car loans, or credit card balances I may have hanging over my head.

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