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

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR LANDSCAPE IN A DROUGHT

If you need to hand-water brown spots, use a hose with an automatic shutoff nozzle.

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STAGE 2 EFFICIENT IRRIGATION PRACTICES

• 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.

• 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.

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• 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.

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This smart practice is more efficient than increasing running sprinklers.

• 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).

Watering day and time limits do not apply to:

Using color to evoke feelings and emotions is hardly new but combining a carefully curated color palette with other design elements can allow you to create a look that pays homage to the past while breathing new life into your living space.

With more people living their everyday, working lives at home, many homeowners are discovering the contentment that comes with slowing down. Often that means looking to the past to find com fort for moving forward.

Whether living through the romance of rural lifestyles, the comfort of home or the nostalgia from far-off times, some of today’s most beloved design aesthetics celebrate the past, present and fu ture while bringing balance, hope and comfort for you and your family to embrace.

Beige offer subtle color for lighter, brighter spaces. Mixing and Matching of Eras A new take on retro design is emerging in which eras are blended and new and old furnishing work side by side. To get this look, you’ll craft a space that marries histori cal and contemporary design, celebrating both the old and new. To design for longevity, incorporate pieces that are ambiguous in era and stand the test of time.

n the world of design, what’s old inevitably becomes new again, and a similar pattern is inspiring today’s on-trend color palettes for home decor. The latest styles reflect reviving and comforting colors influenced by heritage and romance, lending to a look that is familiar in an individualistic way.

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Reimagining classic, familiar tones allows you to achieve a design motif that is equal parts reminis cent and refreshing.

Blending Past and Present

A cohesive color scheme can allow the various elements to stand on their own while working in harmony for an intentional design. For example, the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams 2023 Color Collection of the Year includes a combination of familiar tones that have been thoughtfully curat ed by design experts who borrow color and design concepts from the past for a hopeful future and a sense of belonging. Hues like Poetry Plum and Hot Cocoa evoke warmth and depth, while mod erate shades like Restrained Gold and Glamour offer fresh ways to incorporate mid-range neutrals. Meanwhile, soft tones like Natural Linen and Cool

Get inspired to combine the past with the present for a comforting design that’s all your own at hgtv homebysherwinwilliams.com. (Family Features)

Vintage Homestead Reviving design elements from the past with mixed patterns, classic shapes and vintage decor adds up to comfortable and comforting design. With this trend, prints and patterns encompass a range of styles, reinforcing how interiors connect to fashion. Mixing classic elegance with sleek vintage shapes is refining the concept of polished comfort. To achieve the look, curate pieces in heritage shapes and patterns, along with retro accents. Be sure to incorporate vintage lighting and glass, as well.

Nostalgia serves as an emotional tool that de livers deep-rooted serenity and powerful healing properties. Looking to the past is often beneficial during times of uncertainty and can be an opportu nity to bring styles and practices back to the pres ent to create an appreciation of the past.

Striking a balance between old and new can take many forms, as these styles show:

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“The Vintage Homestead Color Collection offers an effortless look that reveals the importance of be ing hopeful to find stability and balance,” said Ash ley Banbury, HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams senior color designer. “Our 2023 Color Collection of the Year revives elements from the past that are perfectly paired with vintage, comfortable and clas sic colors.”

Heritage Revival An interest in reviving the past is evident in design trends like a remerging ap preciation of antiques and vintage elements, such oversized furniture and traditional shapes. To cap ture this style, your design should focus on con trasting old and new for a mix-and-match look. Ultimately, the aesthetic is a look that feels simulta neously individualistic and curated.

A versatile color choice like Darkroom, the 2023 Color of the Year from HGTV Home by Sher win-Williams, is an alluring shade that is classic enough for heritage interiors but also modernly retro for a throwback-inspired aesthetic. It’s a neu tral perfect for creating an eclectic yet modern look inside and out. Indoors, use it on the walls to offset more earthy brown and taupe tones in your fur nishings and textiles.

Timeless Color

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

On large baking sheet, spread vegetables. Nestle chicken into vegetables. Drizzle with butter and juices from pan.

Serve in individual bowls with chicken and roast ed vegetables atop mushroom orzo risotto.

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1/8 teaspoon black pepper

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4 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves removed and roughly chopped

1 small yellow onion, diced

Garlic-Rosemary Butter Roasted Chicken Thighs and Veggies with Mushroom Orzo Risotto

16 ounces mushrooms, such as white button, crimini or porta bella, finely chopped

Stretch your dollars by stretching your meals using a process called “The Blend.” Blending finely chopped mushrooms with ground meat can extend portion sizes of your favorite meaty recipes and help your bottom line. Chop your favorite mushroom variety to match the con sistency of ground meat, blend the chopped mushrooms and meat together then cook to complete the recipe. For burgers, use a blend of 25% finely chopped mushrooms and 75% ground meat. For tacos or chili, use 50% mush rooms and 50% meat or an even higher mush room-to-meat ratio.

One Carton, Multiple Dishes

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1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

3 zucchinis, sliced in half moons

4 cloves garlic, minced

16 ounces mushrooms, such as white button, crimini or porta bella, quartered

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

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To make chicken Preheat oven to 450 F.

Add orzo and black pepper. Stir and cook orzo 2 minutes. Add white wine and cook until evaporated, about 1 minute.

Easy ways to stretch your grocery budget, like using versatile ingredients, can make the checkout experience a little less impactful on your household’s finances. Consider the ben efits of mushrooms, which provide a delicious option to enhance flavor in favorite recipes while extending portions in an affordable way.

3 large carrots, thinly sliced

To make orzo In small pot over medium-low heat, warm broth.

Add broth to orzo, 2/3 cup at a time, stirring until liquid is absorbed. Repeat with remaining broth, waiting until last batch is absorbed before adding next. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan.

cups chicken or vegetable broth

Servings: 4

Pat chicken dry. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. In large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Sear chicken until brown on both sides, 4-5 minutes on each side.

In large bowl, toss mushrooms, zucchinis and carrots with rosemary and garlic.

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta

Thanks to mushrooms’ versatility, you can buy one large carton of mushrooms to chop up then bulk up multiple dishes, from a morning omelet to hearty soups to blended burgers.

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today’s world, grocery shopping can seem more like a burden than an oppor tunity to gather supplies for your family’s favorite meals. With prices of everyday ingredients fluctuating almost daily, it’s import ant for many families to make their dollars go further at the store.

2 garlic cloves, minced

The savory umami taste of mushrooms means a flavorful experience in blended rec ipes like burgers, where the chopped mush rooms help hold in the juiciness. Or, you can chop, quarter, slice or enjoy them whole in rec ipes such as Garlic-Rosemary Butter Roasted Chicken Thighs and Veggies with Mushroom Orzo Risotto.

1/3 cup white wine

Bake 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

boneless, skinless chicken thighs salt, to pepper,tastetotaste

Using skillet from chicken over medium heat, add butter and olive oil. Add onion, garlic and mush rooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions soften, 3-4 minutes.

Low-calorie, low-sodium, fat-free and cho lesterol-free, mushrooms are nutrient rich and can play a starring role in a variety of meals. With an array of fresh varieties and nearly end less ways to prepare them, they can be your powerhouse from the produce department.

6 tablespoons unsalted butter

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 50 minutes

“Building healthy habits takes time and dedication, but doesn’t have to be overwhelming,” says Alyssa Burnison, MS, RD, LN, and the director of pro

Make motivation part of your routine Be sure you’ve defined your “why” — the reasons you want to build new habits. Then, find ways to remind yourself of your why. Put notes on a mirror or a kitchen cabinet. Change your phone background to a photo or quote that motivates you. Find any way that reminds you why your efforts are worthwhile.

tivity throughout the day. Take the stairs more often or park further away from the building. Small changes add up quickly.

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Make it exciting Whether you’re trying to eat better, exercise more or simply build healthy habits like bet ter sleep hygiene, make it exciting for yourself by trying new things. Visit food blogs for recipe ideas. Try a new exercise like rock climbing. Build a relaxing bedtime routine you can look forward to.

Find support Create your own cheering section by asking friends and family to support you. Make healthy recipes together or go for group walks. If you need even more help, coaches can be an amazing re source for support and guidance.

gram and nutrition, lead registered dietitian and licensed nutritionist at Profile“IncorporatingPlan. just one of the fol lowing tips can make a world of dif ference.”

‘Building healthy habits takes time and dedication, but doesn’t have to be overwhelming.’

ife is messy and full of dis tractions. How many of us planned to go to bed ear ly only to stay up stream ing our favorite shows? What about scheduling time to work out, then getting caught up in work and run ning out of energy?

For example, you may choose to be active because you love a certain activ ity. When a habit is personally mean ingful, you are more likely to sustain it.

Motivation is a driving force for change, but not all motivation is equal. Some motivation is controlled by outside forces like praise, while a powerful one comes from within and is tied to your values.

Cut comparison Comparison is your biggest enemy. No two peo ple have the same journey, and you are sabotaging yourself by compar ing your progress to others’. Focus on reminding yourself how far you’ve come.

Reset Your Routine and Build a Healthier Lifestyle

Even when you’re highly motivated, it’s easy to get sidetracked. That’s OK. The key is finding ways to reset, bring yourself back into balance and set yourself up for lasting success.

Start small Setting a large goal can be intimidating and feel unachiev able. Instead, break larger goals into smaller, specific steps that will work for you. You don’t need to hit the gym for an hour every day to see results. Start by finding ways to increase ac

Don’t give up too soon It takes time to build a routine. You won’t create healthy habits by doing them once or twice. On average, it takes at least two months, and sometimes up to a year, for a new habit to become routine.

Give yourself a break The first step in the reset process is to give yourself a break. Life is hard and we all slip up from time to time. Forgive yourself, approach your journey with compas sion and don’t waste time on shame, frustration or guilt. You’re here now and ready to commit to yourself.

Track your progress To make a new habit stick, you have to build ac countability. Make a plan, then track your progress. Habit trackers will help you monitor your meals, build your self-care plan and track your progress toward your healthy hab it goals. You can create your own or find one to download online. Profile’s can be found at profileplan.com/ profile-planner.

“Embrace just a few of these ideas and you’ll be headed in a healthier direction,” says Burnison. “You can always add on as you make progress - that’s what our coaches tell Profile Plan members.”

Link a new habit to an existing one The easiest way to make a new habit stick is to connect it with an in grained one. Instead of just walking to get your mail, extend your trip and walk a few blocks as well.

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Start the planning process Prior planning prevents poor performance. Take stock of what condition your habits are in. Have you slipped up on good habits and need to rebuild them, or do you need to start from scratch?Doyou have to eliminate bad habits before you can build new ones? Write down your good and bad habits so you can monitor them throughout your process.

Take a Scenic Drive on Country Roads

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Sip And Tour the Popular Vineyards

Lompoc is a destination for wine tasting, golf, cycling, hiking, skydiving, birding, and surfing at nearby Jalama Beach. It is home to La Purisima Mission State Historic Park, the most fully restored and furnished of the 21 California missions, and adjacent to Vandenberg Air Force Base, where

Tour the crisp fall fields of Lompoc’s most re nowned vineyards. Located in the rolling Santa Rita Hills, visitors are just a short drive away from sprawling vistas and award-winning wine. You can create your own wine tour, visiting spots like Foley Estates Vineyard where a 3,500-square-foot tast ing room awaits, or Babcock Winery & Vineyard where you can sip Pinot in a retro rock-and-roll themed hangar.

Take a guided tour, offered Wednesday through Saturday, or consider visiting when La Purisima hosts a living history event where costumed do cents show you how to shear a sheep, make bread, or weave a basket.

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• Find the hidden Nojoqui Falls that are tucked in side a seemingly simple city park.

Take the Ultimate Fall Trip to Lompoc

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and flower fields to pioneer families and the land’s Native American heritage.

• Hike Bodger Trail a short, 1.5-mile hike just out side the city with stunning views of the Lompoc Valley at the top.

InfoWantwww.lapurisimamission.org/toseewhatlifewaslikeincentral Califor nia back in the 1800s? Visit La Purisima Mission.

As cooler temps prevail, lose yourself in a good book and sip a pumpkin latte or munch a pumpkin treat (or two)! From the quaint to the eclectic, in the coffee shops are a great escape on your trip!

If dramatic coastline views of frothy oceans or winding paths flowing through gentle hillsides are your thing, explore the winding country roads in and around Lompoc to satisfy your travelust! Take a country drive.

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rocketsWhether you visit for a week or a weekend, the comfortable weather conditions clear the way for outdoor activities like these:

Locatedhotels.on scenic Pacific Coast Highway 1, just 155 miles northwest of Los Angeles with close proximity to Santa Barbara and Solvang, Lompoc takes on a world of its own. Its valley setting, sur rounded by spectacular rolling hills and vineyards, creates an invitation for visitors to detour off the main road, and explore what’s around the bend.

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If travelers are seeking to escape the city and shed some stress, consider spending some quality time in nature. Lompoc has a variety of calm, soothing outdoor activities that can help you refuel. Consid er these options:

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ith cooler temperatures hopefully on the way, fall is the ideal sea son for a road trip to Lompoc! Sip award-winning wines from Santa Rita Valley wineries, warm up with a pumpkin latte in one of their cozy coffee shops, take a lazy drive on the scenic country roads or relax at Jala ma Beach, catch a rocket launch from Vanden berg Space Force Base and stay at one of the areas comfy

• Wander the soothing shores along Jalama Beach, located just 30 minutes outside the city.

Where to Stay and Where to Play InfoLompocwww.explorelompoc.comhas12hotelstowelcome visitors and dozen of things to see and do, including the flower fields. So, take a beautiful drive up the coast and visit Lompoc. 

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As the state’s most extensively restored mission, you can explore restored buildings, see livestock roaming in fields or hike one of the many trails lo cated inside the 2,000-acre park.

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Over the years, volunteers have col lectively cleaned more than 463,000 pounds of trash from the Santa Clara River. Last year’s event was the 11th consecutive year where more than 1,200 participants have volunteered, and with this year marking the 27th annual river clean-up, there is even more reason to carry on this import antEachtradition.year,the River Rally takes place at a different portion of the riverbed or its tributaries. The Via Princessa Bridge off of Wiley Canyon Road will act as a backdrop for this year’s event, which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 17, beginning at 8 a.m.

We ask that you tie the bag and dis pose of it in a regular trash container. Cleaning up after your pet is just one of the many ways you can do your part.GreenSantaClarita.com is a valu able resource where residents and businesses can find information and resources on upcoming green events, recommendations for energy-effi cient programs, locations of electric vehicle charging stations and much more. We look forward to seeing you at this year’s River Rally and hope you take advantage of local resources to go green!

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ince the City of Santa Clarita’s Cityinincorporation1987,yourCouncil

it’s important to Do Your Doody and pick up after your pet using a pet waste bag that can be found at our local parks and on our paseos and trails.

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In addition, the event location sits adjacent to the South Fork trail, where volunteers can ride their bikes to the event and take advantage of the free bike valet service courtesy of

has made protecting our local environment a top priority. In 1994, the City’s first River Rally Cleanup took place, bringing volunteers to remove debris from the Santa Clara River, which is one of the last natural river systems in Southern California. Since then, the event has become an annual tradition that local residents and groups look forward to participating in each year.

Ken Striplin can be reached at kstriplin@santa-clarita.com. The views expressed in his column are those of the City and do not necessarily reflect those of The Signal.

By Ken Striplin Santa Clarita City Manager

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Once participants arrive, they will check in at the volunteer booth and undergo a brief biologist training before entering the riverbed. After the event, volunteers can enjoy the nearby Environmental Expo, which is an outdoor resource fair with the op portunity to learn tips and resources

to live a greener and more sustainable lifestyle.Toparticipate

While the River Rally is an annu al opportunity that comes just once each year, residents can still protect water quality in the riverbed all year long.Pet waste, in particular, is a con taminant that the City is finding in local water runoff and creates en vironmental health hazards for our community. This comes as a result of residents leaving their pet waste on the ground, which washes into the City’s storm drains and into the Santa Clara

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in this year’s River Rally, the City requires volunteers to pre-register on SantaClaritaVolun teers.com. You can get assistance by emailing volunteers@santa-clarita. com or by calling (661) 250-3708.

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“A growing number of research studies has re vealed children who regularly drink 100% orange juice have higher intakes of key nutrients, higher quality diets and may have healthier lifestyle habits, like greater physical activity levels, than children who do not drink OJ,” said Dr. Rosa Walsh, di rector of scientific research at the Florida Depart ment of Citrus. “Study after study confirms that 100% orange juice not only has a place in the diets of children, but it can also serve as an easy way for parents to provide key nutrients without fear of ad verse effects on body weight when served in mod eration.”Consider these nutritional benefits of Florida Or ange Juice, “The Original Wellness Drink.”

Plant Compounds, Flavonoids and Colorful Ca rotenoids Work to support the immune system by helping to fight inflammation and helping cells communicate with each other, which can help strengthen immune response when encountering infection.

When paired with a healthy lifestyle, Florida Or ange Juice has vitamin C, vitamin D (in fortified juices) and phytonutrients (naturally occurring plant compounds) and may help support a strong immune system.

Vitamin C Commonly associated with helping maintain and strengthen a healthy immune system

1 cup Florida Orange Juice

1/4 cup milk ice cubes

In blender, blend orange juice, strawberries, yogurt, milk and ice, as needed to reach desired consistency, until smooth.

No Added Sugar

Add oats to boiling liquids.

1/2 cup frozen strawberries

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Because 1 cup of 100% orange juice counts as 1 cup of fruit, it’s an easy way to contribute to your children’s fruit intake. As a kid-favorite, it’s a nutri ent-dense beverage that helps increase the intake of key nutrients including vitamin C, folate, thiamin, magnesium, potassium and, in fortified juices, vita min D and calcium.

This school year, add better-for-you breakfast recipes like Orange Oatmeal or an Orangeberry Smoothie to the menu. These morning meals are powered by 100% orange juice, a delicious option that helps fuel the body with essential nutrients that support a healthy immune system and overall diet quality with no added sugar.

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1 1/2 cups water

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by protecting cells and promoting the production and function of cells. One 6-8-ounce glass of OJ is an excellent source.

Vitamin D Plays an important role in regulating immune response and helps cells fight off bacteria and viruses that get into the body. One 6-8-ounce glass of fortified OJ is a good source.

Mix in orange, agave nectar, cinna mon and salt. Remove pan from heat; let stand 1 minute before serving.

Orange Oatmeal Servings: 4

1 Florida Orange, peeled and diced

1 Florida Orange, sliced

1 cup quick cooking steel-cut oats

Return to boil then reduce to me dium heat and cook uncovered 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Orangeberry Smoothie Servings: 1

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etting the stage for success in the class room starts with reliable morning routines the whole family can depend on. Estab lishing a plan for each day before heading off for work or school is beneficial for staying on time and organized, and many families’ mornings start with a nutritious breakfast.

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1/4 teaspoon salt

In medium saucepan over high heat, bring water and orange juice to boil.

Unlike foods and beverages that contain add ed sugars, the natural sugar in 100% orange juice contains vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. As one of nature’s nutrient-rich foods, OJ is a conve nient way to enhance whole fruit intake and reach daily recommendations. Plus, it can be used as a substitute for nutrient-poor foods and beverages, such as sugar-sweetened beverages, in the diets of children and adults.

4 ounces strawberry Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon agave nectar or honey

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1 cup Florida Orange Juice

he Doors guitarist Rob by Krieger is a rock ‘n roll legend. His love for music started as a child, when he listened to his favorite record (Peter And The Wolf) until it broke. His musical tastes matured, and by the time he was a teenager he began se riously playing the guitar — Mexi can Flamenco style.

“Touch Me,” and “Love Her Madly.” You can see Robby Krieger live at The Canyon Santa Clarita on Septem berTickets16. are available online through AXS, over the phone at (888) 6455006, and in person at the Canyon Santa Clarita box office. For more in formation, visit musicmeetsthesoul.com.www.where

But his love for the blues and jazz eventually led him to rock ‘n roll, and subsequently to a place in history.

Riders On The Storm — Robby Krieger Comes to The Canyon

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Krieger wrote or co-wrote many of The Doors’ songs, including “Light My Fire,” “Love Me Two Times,”

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In 2008, advancements in the sci ence of analyzing genomes led to authorities tracing all of the collect ed anthrax samples to a single flask of RMR 1029 — a flask Dr. Bruce Ivins had created for his experiments.

On Sept. 18, 2001, letters contain ing anthrax were mailed to the New York headquarters of ABC News, NBC News, CBS News and the New York Post, and to the tabloid pub lisher American Media Inc. in Boca Raton, Florida. Three weeks later, an thrax letters were sent to Democratic Sens. Tom Daschle of South Dakota and Patrick Leahy of Vermont. Panic ruled the day; anyone who worked in a post office and anyone who handled mail had legitimate worries about the contents of any random envelope. As we see in news footage from the time, a number of Americans were buying gas masks and stocking up on the an tibiotic Cipro, which combats a vari ety of bacterial infections.

road. It’s a risky move to toggle be tween the two approaches, but thanks to Gregg’s grounded performance and the fact that his dialogue is based largely on actual interviews with Ivins and Ivins’ own writings, it works.

“The Anthrax Attacks” takes on the aspects of a thriller as we see Gregg as Ivins engaging in non-denial deni als, while investigators wonder if his efforts to ostensibly help them for so long were part of an elaborate scheme of misdirection. With the investiga tion closing in on him but no charges yet filed, Ivins committed suicide on July 29, 2008. The FBI closed the case and destroyed the evidence. The case against Ivins seems solid, but there are those who maintain it wasn’t him. We’ll never know for sure.

Says Paul Keim, an anthrax expert: “The thing that makes anthrax an exquisite biological weapon … is the spore form can exist for decades. … It has to kill in order to survive. It has to kill to complete its life cycle.” Former FBI agent Brad Garrett talks of how there was a major fear this was indeed the second wave of a terrorist attack — but the data study matched a strain of anthrax originating only in Ameri can laboratories. “The person we were pursuing was one of us,” says Keim.

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Netflix presents a documentary di rected by Dan Krauss. No MPAA rat ing. Running time: 95 minutes. Avail able Thursday on Netflix.

These letters included such messag es as “Death to America, Death to Is rael, Allah is Great,” which had many believing a foreign enemy was once again attacking America. But as we’re reminded in the gripping Netflix doc umentary “The Anthrax Attacks,” the investigation soon turned to domestic terrorism, and a number of suspects emerged — but it would be years be fore the case was Writer-directorclosed.DanKrauss takes a creative risk by combining tradition al nonfiction storytelling techniques with re-creations that go far beyond the usual shadowy-silhouette snip pets. At times, “The Anthrax Attacks” is as straightforward as can be, fea turing interviews with journalists and scientists, archival news footage and graphics guiding along through the timeline; on other occasions, Krauss shifts to pure docudrama and we’re watching something akin to Clint Eastwood’s “Richard Jewell” film, with the invaluable character actor Clark Gregg (best known as Agent Phil Coulson in the Marvel Universe) portraying Dr. Bruce Ivins, the re al-life microbiologist who was eager to assist the FBI with its investigation and even offered a couple of names of possible offenders — only to become the lead suspect a few years down the

elected officials were the recipients of the letters, “The Anthrax Attacks” reminds us it was postal workers who initially handled the materi al — and employees Joseph Curseen and Thomas Morris were killed by exposure to anthrax. (The recording of Morris’ 911 call is absolutely heart breaking, as he talks of being short of breath and says, “I suspect that I might have been exposed to anthrax.”)

Parallels to the aforementioned Richard Jewell case are particularly striking when a biological weapons expert named Steven Hatfill becomes the focus of the FBI’s investigation and is the target of a two-year cam paign of wiretaps, raids on his home, surveillance and intense public scru tiny. (We see a startling series of clips with many of the most high-profile news anchors of the time identify ing Hatfill with the same term, over and over again: “a person of inter est.”) Here’s the thing, though: Hatfill wasn’t the guy, and he was eventual

ly exonerated, as the case grew ever colder. (Hatfill sued the government for infringement of privacy and re ceived a $5.8 million settlement.)

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‘The Anthrax Attacks’ is Chilling Reminder of the Chaos

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he acrid fumes of 9/11 were still smoldering above the World Trade Center site when a second wave of terrorism infiltrated America — this time coming via the U.S. mail. If you’re old enough to remem ber those chaotic days, weeks and months in the fall of 2001, you’ll re call how we were made aware of the terrifyingly dangerous and often le thal powers of anthrax spores, which were detected in a number of letters mailed to various news media head quarters and government offices, resulting in the deaths of five people and infections to at least 17 others.

f you haven’t spent time con sidering what your healthcare needs will be in the years or even decades from now, you’re notRecentalone.research suggests that many aging Americans aren’t aware of the full range of options available to them. As we age, our healthcare needs in tensify, and experts say that the U.S. healthcare system will need to em brace home healthcare options to meet the demand of an aging population.

Further, 34% have not thought about their care needs, and awareness of existing managed-at-home care programs was low among the survey respondents.“Bylivingat home, seniors can maintain their independence and be close to their loved ones and com munity, and by and large, that is what they want to do. At-home care can both meet the needs of those requir ing long-term care, while alleviat ing some of the mounting challeng es faced by hospitals and healthcare systems,” says Pamela Jung, presi dent of Cross Country Workforce Solutions Group, a division of Cross Country Healthcare, the nation’s lead ing provider of in-home clinical and non-clinical care for aging seniors.

“This program has provided me with the best caregiver. She is a great person with a great heart, and she goes above and beyond during my home care services,” says Luther Bell, PACE participant. “I feel like I have improved a lot in many ways because my caregiver meal preps for me, pro vides quality care, and our daily inter actions bring positivity to my life.”

Elderly (PACE), a national program of comprehensive care for adults age 55 and over who would prefer to re main living at home rather than in a nursing facility. In some communi ties, PACE is known as Living In dependently for the Elderly (LIFE). These programs can make living at home a safer and more affordable op tion than institutionalized care.

SENIOR LIVING

Consider your budget While the average senior collects just $18,000 annually in social security, 57% of survey respondents have not con sidered the budget they will need for aged care services and support. Take time to learn how much various as pects of care will cost, factoring in standard living expenses.

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Leave no stone unturned From transportation to medical appoint ments to help with household tasks, consider what your potential needs might be and research programs in your community to address them. While there are assistance programs available to help seniors age with dig nity, the Cross Country Workforce Solutions Group survey found that the majority of older Americans are unaware of an important one Pro grams of All-Inclusive Care for the

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As you explore your options, con sider the following tips:

For additional survey results and information about home healthcare, visit (SPT)independenceportqualitycompromisedpitalscom/aging-in-place.www.crosscountryhealthcare.“Atatimewhentheburdenonhosandhealthsystemshasattimestheirabilitytodelivercare,livingathomewithsupcanprovideoptimizedcareandtoseniors,”saysJung.

The new national survey, titled “Ag ing in Place: Assessing Senior’s Un derstanding of Home Healthcare Op tions,” conducted by Bredin on behalf of Cross Country Workforce Solu tions Group, shows that while most people aged 50-79 years old would prefer at-home care as they age, 91% of respondents have not proactively researched the care they may need as they grow older.

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Start a dialogue Talk to your fam ily and friends about your wishes and where you would like to receive care. Also, continue to have regular con versations with your doctors about your health.

Study: Americans Aren’t Planning for Future Healthcare Needs

Composting food scraps and yard waste is one action you can take with multiple benefits. It’s not just an ex cellent way to reduce the amount of trash you send to the landfill, your finished compost can be added to your lawn and garden to help plants thrive without chemical fertilizers.

read up on best practic es before you get started so that you only toss compostable items into the mix, and so you strike the right bal ance between nitrogen and carbon. This will speed up the process and yield higher-quality compost.

In the United States each year, 350 million or more wild birds are killed when striking windows. Research shows that applying decals that reflect ultraviolet sunlight to your home’s windows can substantially reduce the likelihood of this occurring.

According to the Natural Resourc es Defense Council, Americans consume nearly 3 trillion gallons of water, 200 million gallons of gas and 70 million pounds of pesticides on their lawns each year. You can reduce your contribution to the problem by swapping out your conventional lawn for a meadow (which is comprised of native plants already adapted to thrive in your region), xeriscaping (a drought-resistant option requiring no mowing and little to no irrigation) or by simply letting your grass grow wild and free. Talk to your neighbors about your decision and encourage them to do the same.

Amid this alarming trend, you can make the skies safer for birds by mit igating the chance of window strikes, one of the more common threats birds face.

Go Low Maintenance

Check out the bird decals from WindowAlert, which feature patterns that give the appearance of slight ly frosted translucent glass, but glow like a stoplight for birds. The brand also makes WindowAlert UV Liquid, a high-tech liquid that offers even greater protection when applied be tweenRemember,decals. wild birds migrate in fall, making it an especially important season to take this step. From hum mingbirds to eagles, learn more about the beautiful birds you love and how to protect them by visiting Window Alert.com.

Start a Compost Bin

Save the Lives of Birds

hink globally, act locally” is a mot to that everyone should take to heart. It emphasizes the importance of real actions you can take at home and in your community, while stress ing the fact that every creature on planet Earth is connected. With that in mind, here are three great ways to save the planet in your very own backyard this fall:

While it sounds simple since time does most of the work, there are some important composting dos and don’ts toBeconsider.sureto

By making your little patch of land a safe haven for animals and by con serving natural resources, you can help make a difference at home this fall. (SPT) 

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Bird populations are in decline due to a range of threats, including hab itat loss and climate change. In fact, North America has lost more than one in four birds in the last 50 years, according to the Audubon Society.

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But skilled cybercriminals prey on that compassion by setting up bogus relief efforts. Such efforts may in volve fake charities with names that are similar but slightly different than well-known, legitimate nonprofit or ganizations.Operations such as Charity Naviga tor make it easy to verify if a chari table organization is legitimate, and would-be donors should utilize such resources prior to making any dona tions.

Disaster Relief Scams

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For instance, few people in the late 1990s might have imagined a day when billions of people across the globe would be walking around with mini computers capable of taking hi-resolution photos in their pockets. But smartphones have long since be come an accepted and vital part of life in the 21st century.

When it comes time to purchase items they’ve placed in their carts, users are redirected to a fraudulent payment page, where they enter per sonal information, such as their cred it card number, that cybercriminals thenWhensteal.buying items online, shop pers should confirm that the URL on the payment page aligns with the re tailer they’re buying from. If the URL is missing even a single letter (think Amzon.com instead of Amazon. com), then chances are a formjacking scam is being operated.

The internet has opened doors to new possibilities, but it’s also left other doors open for cybercriminals. Any home with an internet connec tion is potentially vulnerable to inter netRecognitionscams.

Some may say there are issues with a bank account, credit card or even a tax return. Skeptics may wonder how anyone could fall for a phishing scam in the age of two-factor authen tication and other security mea sures. However, the Federal Bureau of Investigation reports that phishing scams cost victims nearly $60 million in 2019, indicating they’re still a lu crative source of income for cyber criminals.

FINANCE

Human beings’ innate sense of compassion is on full display in the aftermath of natural disasters, when people across the globe typically do nate hundreds of millions of dollars in an effort to help people whose lives have been turned upside down by hurricanes, tsunamis and other dev astating events.

Phishing scams are among the old est cyber scams, but they still nab victims every day. The Federal Trade Commission warns that many phish ing scams are conducted via email or text messages and inform poten tial victims that there is an issue with their finances.

of that fact and aware ness of the following scams can re duce the likelihood of being victim ized by opportunistic cybercriminals.

Phishing Scams

n a relatively short period of time, the internet has changed the way people live. Things that might have been unimaginable as recently as a quarter century ago are now ingrained in daily life.

Formjacking

Formjacking is a retail-based scam in which online shoppers’ personal and financial information is stolen. In such instances, a retail website could be hacked without users’ knowledge.

Tech support scams, in which users are asked to download applications to fix an infected computer and sim ilar download-based fake antivirus software scams are some additional examples of cyber scams.

Users are urged to be on the look out for each of these types of scams and exercise caution whenever some thing doesn’t seem right or authentic. (MC)

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tive and aware of their surroundings at all times. A 2009 study published in the Journal of the Cana dian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychia try found that the stimulants used to treat ADHD can make people with the condition better driv ers. Such medications were found to reduce inat tention, distractibility and impulsiveness, each of which is a known characteristic of ADHD. Without such treatment, individuals with ADHD could be putting themselves, their passengers, fellow drivers, and pedestrians at risk each time they get behind the wheel.

Untreated ADHD and Education

Untreated ADHD can produce some unpleasant and surprising consequences outside of the class room as well.

A 2003 study published in The Journal of Clin ical Psychiatry found that stimulant therapy for patients being treated for ADHD lowered their risk for substance use disorder. People with untreat ed ADHD were three to four times more likely to develop substance abuse disorder than individuals who were receiving treatment for the condition.

The Effects of Not Treating ADHD in Children, Adults

It’s no secret that the earning potential of col lege graduates is significantly greater than that of individuals whose highest level of education is high school. A 2006 study published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry found that adults who self-re ported ADHD were far less likely to have graduat ed college than those who reported that they had been diagnosed with ADHD (19% compared to 26%).ADHD is a common condition across the globe. Seeking treatment for ADHD could have a pro found and positive effect on individuals through out their lives. (MC) 

Untreated ADHD and Driving

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Untreated ADHD and Substance Abuse

Driving is a skill that requires drivers to be atten

Children aren’t the only people with ADHD, which can continue into and throughout adulthood if left Untreateduntreated.ADHD can have immediate conse quences on children, as the American Psychiatric Association notes that the condition can make it difficult for students to focus on tasks in school and compromise their ability to listen to teachers in theEachclassroom.ofthose side effects can adversely affect stu dents’ academic performance, potentially affecting their long-term futures as a result.

ttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, often referred to as “ADHD,” is more common than people may realize. Ac cording to the organization Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactiv ity Disorder, a 2015 meta-analysis of 175 stud ies worldwide estimated that roughly 129 mil lion children had ADHD at the time of the study. That’s nearly twice the population of the entire United Kingdom and more than three times the population of Canada.

HEALTH

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The American Veterinary Med ical Foundation notes that the likelihood that a pet will develop cancer due to a microchip is very, very low. The AVMF also advises that the benefits associated with microchips, namely that lost pets will be reunited with their own ers, greatly outweighs the very minimal risk that the pets will suffer from adverse health condi tions as a result of their implants.

Swap Out Single-Use Products

Find more environmentally friendly advice for pet parents at Freshpet.com/ NaturesFresh. (Family Features) 

Consider these eco-friendly ideas from Freshpet’s Nature’s Fresh line to support your pets and those in your community while also being environ mentally friendly.

Support Local Shelters

Opt for Eco-Friendly Foods

If you’re not yet a pet parent but would like to become one, consider turning to local shelters. Adopting versus buying helps control overpop ulation and its environmental impact. Another way you can contribute to local shelters is donating gently used blankets, towels, water dishes, leash es, collars, grooming tools and beds. This gives items a second life and helps reduce landfill waste.

Pets and Microchips

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et owners who are con sidering microchips for their pets but are con cerned that inserting a microchip into their pets will make the animals susceptible to cancer should not allow that concern to dissuade them from going forward.

When you’re out for a walk with your pet, bring Earth-friendly prod ucts like a reusable water bottle rather than a single-use plastic bottle that may one day become a pollutant in waterways or food sources. For your furry friend, a water bowl that col lapses completely makes the item easy to store when not in use while also minimizing waste.

Use Compostable Pet Waste Bags

There are planet-friendly food choices available for pets, like Fresh pet’s Nature’s Fresh, which sustainably sources ingredients with regenerative farming methods and offers certified humanely raised proteins. All of the recipes are produced with the plan et in mind as waste is reused, recy cled or transformed into energy. The

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kitchens in which the food is made and the refrigerators where customers find it use electricity generated by re newable wind or solar energy.

waste. If you have a compost pile used for plants you don’t plan on eating, simply toss the bag in that pile. Alter nately, if your compost pile is used for fruits and veggies in a garden, be sure to bury the waste bags elsewhere — pet excrement can contain pathogens that are harmful to humans.

An easy way to reduce your car bon footprint is to visit dog parks and other pet-friendly locations within walking distance rather than driving. It’s a perfect opportunity to explore new hiking or walking trails, contrib ute to pet-friendly establishments and get a little exercise for both you and your furry friend.

Picking up after your pet doesn’t have to create additional waste. Use compostable bags to avoid adding single-use baggies to landfills. Made from natural plant starch without tox ic materials, compostable bags are an eco-friendly option for disposing pet

Go Digital with Pet Health Records

Many veterinarians still utilize paper records, but these records are easily lost and can be harmful to the environment. Consider creating a digital record of all your pet’s health documents via the cloud so you and your family can access it anywhere. Pet parents can be sure the docu ments are always on-hand if they have their smartphones and can recy cle the paper documents once they’ve been saved digitally or re-use the documents as scratch paper.

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or many people, “going green” means walking rather than driving, ditching sin gle-use plastics and conserv ing energy. To go above and beyond, pet parents can follow additional measures that aid the planet while also supporting their furry friends.

How Your Tires Can Help You Save on Fuel

As the average price for a gal lon of gas reached heights driv ers might never have imagined as recently as February 2022, some might have wondered just how much that same gallon might have cost roughly 100 years ago.

Tweak Car Prep, Driving Style

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est-performing tires.”

In fact, making a few simple chang es to driving style and car mainte nance can help drivers save as much as half a gallon of gas per fill-up, or two-thirds of a gallon for every 300 miles driven. These adjustments can also help minimize harmful CO2 emissions.

“Rolling resistance has a huge im pact on fuel consumption,” says Noki an Tyres Technical Customer Service Manager Matti Morri. “A tire with correct pressures and a low rolling resistance classification can save up to two-thirds of a gallon for every 300 miles when compared to the low

Efficiency and Sustainability

Tiremakers who prioritize eco-friendly products are also like ly to help drivers save on fuel costs, since rolling resistance and low emissions are closely linked. Drivers should look up the environmental re cords of the company that produced their tires. That will give a hint as to the efficiency — and environmental impact — of their tires.

Avoiding idling, utilizing engine breaking, predicting traffic and pre heating vehicles in cold weather can lower fuel consumption by up to 20%, according to experts. Even a factor as trivial as steering angles can make a difference — drivers should avoid sudden sharp turns when possible.

istorically high fuel prices will undoubtedly prove to be one of the defining sto ries of 2022.

According to the Office of Ener gy Efficiency & Renewable Ener gy, the average price for a gallon of gas in 1929 was 21 cents. Inflation calculators indicate that 21 cents in 1929 would have about the same purchasing power as $3.59 has in 2022, suggesting that drivers had a

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The first step toward sustainable, efficient driving is to choose the right tires in the first place. Tires with low rolling resistance — the energy re quired for the tires to propel a car along the road — use less fuel and help cars lighten their carbon foot prints.

Maintaining correct tire pressure is also vital. Tires that aren’t inflated to their recommended pressure lev

Fuel Costs Likely to be a Defining Story of 2022

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far less painful trip to the pump in 1929 than they have had for much of 2022. (MC)

For more tire safety tips, visit Nokian Tires.com/ShopTalk. For more infor mation about the company’s commit ment to eco-friendly practices and products, visit NokianTires.com/ Sustainability. (BPT) 

To learn which tires have low roll ing resistance, Morri recommends that drivers ask their tire dealer.

els are less energy-efficient and more prone to blowouts and uneven wear. Morri recommends that drivers check their tire pressures at least once each month, and more frequently during seasons with fluctuating tempera tures.

s gas prices soar, travelers and commuters are look ing for ways to safeguard their wallets and drive as efficiently as possible. By changing their driving practices and choos ing the right tires, drivers can save significant amounts of fuel and help reduce emissions from their vehicles.

Nokian Tyres was the first tire com pany to remove harmful high-aro matic oils from its tire compounds, and it crafts tires at the only LEED v4 Silver-certified tire factory in the world. At the company’s North American factory in Dayton, Tennes see, solar energy helps power efficient production of tires that are built to help save energy themselves.

“The Affordable Connectivity Pro gram is a once-in-a-lifetime opportu nity for millions of Americans to get online for little to no cost, but con nectivity is just the beginning.”

You are also eligible if you or some one in your household participates in any of these programs:

You can learn more about the qual ifications at AffordableConnectivity. gov.

n the past few years, the U.S. has made significant progress in expanding access to high-speed internet. In the last two years, through the Bipartisan Infrastruc ture Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the American Rescue Plan Act, the federal government has invested an unprecedented amount of money towards connectivity, including the launch of the Affordable Connectiv ity Program, which provides a $30 monthly subsidy for home internet to qualifying households.

High-speed internet At a cost of $29.95 a month — which is complete ly covered by ACP — the Internet Essentials Plus package offers fast speeds to support the performance of video and music streaming, video calls and gaming, and comes with a free cable modem and WiFi router.

Internet plus one line of unlimit ed mobile Qualified individuals can also stretch their credit to cover the cost of high-speed internet ($9.95) plus one line of unlimited data on Xfinity Mobile ($45) for less than $25 per month. This ensures you’ll stay connected at home and everywhere youComcastgo. also allows customers to choose any tier of internet service, so if you are already a customer, then you can enroll in the program and start getting the $30 off your bill soon after.“Connection to high-speed Internet is no longer a luxury,” says Johnson. “It is a daily necessity, and we are do ing our part to make it accessible to everyone across the country.”

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

You are eligible to use ACP ben efits if your income is 200% or less than the Federal Poverty Guidelines. When you apply, you may have to show proof of income.

And while the resources are there, getting families online remains part of the challenge — millions of Amer icans still remain unconnected at home, according to the Federal Com munications Commission.

Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program, including at U.S. Depart ment of Agriculture Community Eligibility Provision schools

To learn more about the ACP and find out if you are eligible, visit Xfinity. com/ACP. (BPT)

• Medicaid

• Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

The ACP is a benefit program that helps ensure every household can af ford broadband connection. For eligi ble households, the program provides a credit of $30 per month toward internet service, or $75 per month for those on Tribal lands.

• Received a Federal Pell Grant in the current award year

Free Internet is More Accessible Than Ever

Two Ways To Use Your Benefits

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What is the ACP?

Internet service providers like Comcast make it easy to use your ACP credit and can essentially make high-speed internet free for quali fied households. Here are two smart ways to use your $30 benefit through Comcast’s Xfinity services:

Who qualifies for the ACP?

“As a society, it is imperative that we work together to help people con nect to the transformative power of the internet at home,” says Broderick Johnson, executive vice president of public policy and digital equity for Comcast Corporation.

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3. Windows add curb appeal. Beyond functionality, replacement windows immediately update the look of the home and can improve curb appeal since they are one of the most prominent features on the ex terior of a home. If a house needs an update, replacing windows and can be a quick and affordable update.

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7. Proper installation is key to Replacementlongevity. windows are only as good as their installation in many cases. Poor installation and orders of standard rather than custom sized windows could result in poor fitting and seals. Homeowners should care fully vet and review window replace ment contractors to find the best pro fessionals for the job. (MC)  Replacing

The National Association of Real tors says homeowners get about 73% of their replacement window invest

he decision to replace win dows often comes down to aesthetics and necessity. Drafty windows can reduce energy efficiency in a home, requir ing HVAC systems to work harder to keep interiors comfortable. The harder the HVAC must work, the more homeowners will pay in energy costs.Old windows also may be points of entry for water and insects. Despite the importance of windows, Money magazine advises that new windows make up only a fraction of the home’s total exterior “envelope,” resulting in only about 5 to 15% of total energy savings.Butthere are still plenty of reasons to invest in new windows.

4. Consider other energy-efficient Sometimesupgrades. older windows can be salvaged, especially if they are not damaged and only moderately drafty. Replacing panes, sash cords, weath

2. Moisture problems indicate windows need to be replaced. Condensation that shows up as fog ging between double-pane windows or on the inside of windows indicates that the windows are starting to fail.

1. Vinyl or aluminum may be best. Lumber is farmed rather quickly today and solid wood products may not stand up to elements as well as wood used a half-century ago. To avoid rot, vinyl windows often are an

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er stripping and even glazing may be less expensive than replacing a win dow. Plus, older homes with attractive windows complement one another.

5. The wrong windows can adversely affect home value.

ment back when they resell a home. But choosing the wrong windows might lower the value of the home. It’s important to match the look of the original windows, including window material and the divided light pattern (the number of panes in each win dow) with the original windows.

6. Think about soundproofing, too. When upgrading windows, also think about how certain windows can cancel out noises and make homes more soundproof. Some windows can help reduce outdoor distractions like leaf blowers or lawn mowers.

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affordable and durable choice. Home owners also have the option of wood windows with aluminum cladding, which are long-lasting.

To keep energy bills down, think about adding insulation to the attic and basement — which is a good idea even if you are replacing windows.

“There has never been a more im portant time to slow down and relish the power in handwriting and the ex citement of receiving a note, especial ly one that says, ‘Thanks,’” she says.

KIDS &FAMILY Donna’s Day: Creative Family Fun Gesture of Politeness: Saying ‘Thank You’ to Summer

Wendy helps her kids write a thank you note to their grandparents.

Here are two ideas for doing just that with young kids, as they reflect and write personalized thank-you notes of appreciation to summer camp counselors, coaches, relatives and friends.

Scientists say that cats cannot taste sweetness. They believe it’s due to a genetic mutation that affects taste receptors.

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By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer

Preschoolers Set out a piece of paper, fold it in half and let your pre schooler stamp or attach stickers of images on the front side of the paper that are symbolic of things they en joyed doing with the recipients, such

My mom was no exception. At a young age, she taught me to get in step every year when my great-aunt Miriam sent me a birthday card with crisp $1 bills inside, equaling to my years. Since she lived miles away, I couldn’t just “say” thank you. In stead, Mom shared her stationery and showed me how to write, address and stamp a handwritten note to my great-aunt.Sure,it’seasier nowadays to give thanks with an email or a text, but the handwritten word does so much more. Expressing gratitude with pen on paper says something about how the thankful person went out of his or her way to do something extra spe cial.That’s why Wendy Brown, former video producer and mom of three, is passionate about handwritten thankyou notes. She started her inspiring blog and unique, online paper goods boutique dedicated to the art of handwriting (www.brownink.com).

At the age of five, her mom gave her personalized stationary, and she was hooked. To this day, her prized possessions are shoeboxes filled with letters to and from family, notes to friends and travel journals.

School-age kids Young schoolage kids will have fun choosing and printing out their favorite summer photos from your computer and glu ing the small prints on paper. En courage them to write words around each photo, describing the activities they did together with the person they are thanking. Show them how to sign, address and stamp the envelope.

ay, “Thank you.” Those two important words are so em bedded in us as children that we continue to pass the ges ture of politesse to the next genera tion as part of the social drill.

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.” 

as eating ice cream cones, going to the beach or catching fish off a dock. Prompt your child to dictate a thankyou message that you write inside.

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Well, I guess talking baseball with Giants fans still beats discussing politics with someone who does not share your views. After all, baseball is the American pastime.

ETHICALLY SPEAKING Can We Act Responsibly?

It is so ironic that great problems exist in our world but, apparently, they have no connection to any human error. No one seems to be responsible.

It reminds me of my college years here in SoCal. Back in the ’70s we had pretty bad smog in the Santa Clarita Valley, and pretty much everywhere else except the beaches. But, funny thing, you could never find anyone who actually lived where there was smog. We all declared that, while there were faint traces here, the wind actually blew it over to Pasa dena, whose residents insisted the wind blew it to Riverside, where folks de clared that it actually was on its way to San Bernardino. We were all coughing and wheezing but were united in deny ing we lived where there was smog.

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with their presence, they can’t imagine why you might be miffed. After all, to impose your time frame on them just isn’t going to work. They march to their own drummer, and the rest of the world will just have to Anotherchill. example is not quite so innocuous. I believe we all have the responsibility to keep our word. When we say we’ll do something, we are obligated to do it. If exigent circumstances arise, we can ad just our obligation but we can’t nullify it; we can communicate and come to a new standard of expectation, but we can’t just throw our responsibility to the wind.

We still give medals to those who, on the battlefield, sacrifice their own wellbeing to save their comrades. Why?

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So many more. Really love this last one:

Thank you for every great moment you let us spend with you, Vin.

“The ability to throw 100 mph cannot be taught, cannot be learned, it can only be God-given.”

I could add more examples but you get the point. We stand at a crossroads in our culture. Once there were clearly understood and agreed-upon standards of behavior that included individual responsibility for things like keeping promises, showing up on time, working hard, being honest, caring for the weak, serving your country and loving your neighbors.Todaythere are increasing signs that these standards are losing their value. We are watching as selfishness is repack aged as freedom, and freedom re-de fined in terms of personal autonomy. But it was never meant to be this way. From the beginning of our great American experiment the glue that held our democracy together was our real ization we could only be strong when we held ourselves responsible for the welfare of those around us.

Take, for example, something as simple as arriving on time for an ap pointment. Some folks, like me, are so anal they always get there 10 minutes early. But most today have absolutely no problem arriving 10-20 minutes late. And when they finally do grace you

Because, regardless of how some may consider responsibility too confining, the human heart will always understand the nobility of taking responsibility for others, and the moral value of doing so as the necessary foundation of a healthy society.

I, like Ron Singerman, had a scorebook and kept score at every game my Dad and I listened to together. This amounted to a great number of games and a great number of scorebooks. At the age of 11 I could give you stats on every single Dodger.

In the past few days I have heard some amazing stuff from Giants fans. I was talking with a former business colleague who resides in San Francis co. I told him I just attended a baby shower for my grandson who is expect ed in October. I mentioned I was looking forward to teaching him how to throw and catch a baseball. My colleague’s response was, “Yes, there is noth ing more satisfying in life than to see your grandchild become a Giants fan.” The next day, I attended a Dodger game with a high school friend who is also a Giants fan. He told me he is rooting for the Dodgers and even hopes they win 100 games. He pointed out the Dodgers have won 100 games in a season eight times, but none of those teams won the World Series.

Another tribute to Mr. Vin Scully: First, I want to thank Lois Eisenberg and Ron Singerman for their tributes to this wonderful man who had the ability to bring us ALL together (except Giant fans and a few others). My love for this man began when I was 8 years old. Let’s just say that my Dad and I sat in our patio, each on a hammock with a huge radio between us. (That will give you some idea of how long ago.) Of course, we were fortu nate enough to graduate to TV. Or was that fortunate? Hmm.

“I have to go over my carefully prepared ad-libs.”

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So much more I could say but this is about celebrating Vin Scully.

Today it is uncommon to find anyone who will accept responsibility. At the highest levels of government and indus try, hardly anyone ever takes responsi bility for things going wrong.

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Sadly, this attitude is filtering down to the most basic levels of daily living. Here’s why: For far too many today, any responsibility placed on them from out side themselves is really a curtailing of their individual liberty. It’s a power play designed to squeeze them into someone else’s reality … and they just won’t stand for such a slave mentality.

“I would always say to kids, don’t be afraid to dream, because it can hap pen.”“Some people die twice: once when they retire, and again when they actu ally pass away. Fear of the first one is a big incentive for me to keep going.”

NO one can ever replace Vin Scully as an announcer. Young announcers need to stop trying to be like him and just be themselves. I think too many ruin their chances by not being natural in their delivery. Vin would have wanted them to be themselves and follow in his great footsteps by loving the game and the fans the way he did.

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Those Darn Giants Fans

Below are a few of the Vin Scully quotes I found on “A-Z Quotes”: “As long as you live, keep smiling because it brightens everybody's day.”

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

When someone’s mistake or carelessness or forget fulness or laziness nega tively impacts our lives, we insist on finding and exposing those responsible. Yet, when the situation is reversed, and we are on the accusatory end of the pointed finger, we often deny, shift, or otherwise attempt to escape responsibility. Mistakes exist, but it wasn’t me!

“I was saying on the air: ‘Victorino used the Twitter and he sent a twit to tell the fans he was coming.’ Well, the city went hysterical. The sky nearly fell down from laughter. I always thought that if you are going to use Twitter, it's going to be a twit. Why would it be a tweet?”

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