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NEWS FEATURES 4 4 Centurions’ first leader shares from life in education 5 A flight path forged by fortitude 6 Taking cornhole from the backyards to the big leagues 7 Good Old Fashioned flavors, and some new ones FOOD 8 8 Try these refreshing — and nutritious — mocktail ideas LOCAL NEWS 9 9 Resource fair at Bella Vida welcomes 400 Boy detained, suspected of threatening family with knife 10 Waiting for an answer 49-year-old arrested for alleged beer fight 11 COC hits big 5-0 12 ‘A day in their paws’ Street racing suspects arrested FROM THE CITY MANAGER 13 13 Celebrating art around Santa Clarita FROM THE CITY MAYOR 14 14 Celebrate ARTober in Santa Clarita TECHNOLOGY 15 15 Print like a pro — cleanly and safely THINGS TO DO 16 16 Get your ‘boo!’ on this Halloween SPORTS 18 18 Vikings, Wildcats continue tennis rivalry at the top DINING GUIDE 19 CALENDAR 22 ENTERTAINMENT 23 23 Gallagher smashing his way to SCV for farewell tour KIDS & FAMILY 24 24 Halloween costumes that should be popular this year Protective eyewear best way to cut the risk of eye injuries 25 Make Baked Apple Rings and Applesauce TRAVEL 26 26 Exploring the Fresno fruit and vegetable trail HEALTH 29 29 Cancer support in the Santa Clarita Valley HOME 30 30 Readiness checklist — Five steps to prepare for buying a home HOME IMPROVEMENT 31 31 Reducing a water bill, HOA streets, no-post balcony BEAUTY 32 32 Regrowing and caring for hair after chemotherapy PETS 33 33 What you need to get started for those smaller pets TIME RANGER 34 SENIOR LIVING 35 35 Medicare open enrollment tips to save money GARDENING 36 36 Fast-growing vegetables for the impatient gardener OPINION 39 39 Our Views • David Hegg • Tim Whyte • Katie Hill VILLAGE IDIOT 42 100 YEARS

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Centurions’ first leader shares from life in education By Emily Alvarenga Signal Staff Writer

yron Sproul holds many fond memories from his 30-year career as an educator in the Santa Clarita Valley, like teaching at Hart High while it was the area’s only high school and then opening Saugus High as first principal. Born on Sept. 28, 1923, in Grantsville, Utah, a little town of about 450 people, Sproul spent his early years in the U.S. Coast Guard as a radioman, on a weather ship smaller than a Destroyer escort during World War II. As a freshman in junior college back in southern Utah, Sproul first thought he’d like to go into bookkeeping and accounting, but after applying for a job and getting it, he realized it wasn’t what he really wanted to do. “From then on, it was no question — I wanted to be teaching,” he said. “My last two years were at the University of Utah and my major was a very weak English and almost stout minor in speech.” He chose English because of a program while he was in the service in which he’d receive books. “I can remember reading Chaucer and some others that whetted my appetite.” In 1954, he moved to Santa Clarita and went right to work at Hart High School. “I taught mostly ninth- and 10thgrade English,” he said. “There was one time I had to teach 11th-grade college prep for just one semester. It worked the daylights out of me — I never wanted to do it again. “I did a lot of reading to the class,” he said of his ninth- and 10th-graders. “We subscribed to a scholastic magazine, and every Friday they would all get a copy, and we would go through it. It was a lot of fun.” Sproul also spent some time advising the student-run publication, “The Smoke Signal,” and as the drama coach for the school’s plays. “It was good years at Hart — I had a wonderful time.” In 1972, he became principal of Bowman High School. “Then the third high school in the district, Saugus High School, got on the map.” He applied and got the position, making him the founding principal.

Myron Sproul shows a portrait of himself in the 1984 Saugus yearbook at his Valencia home. Sproul was the school’s first principal when it opened in 1975. PHOTO BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL

“You’d think I had a good job in 1974, I was a high school principal,” he said. “I didn’t have a school — it wasn’t built, yet — I didn’t have a faculty and I didn’t have students. Some would say, ‘what a sweet job,’ but it wasn’t. It was one of the worst getting everything set.” He was out there every day, and watched when they started putting the walls up. “The big fear that we all had was whether it was going to be ready to open the day after Labor Day in 1975,” he said. “We had a quad that was nothing but sand and gravel, no landscaping at all,” he said. “But opening day went fine — it had no choice but to go fine.” The school opened with only ninth and tenth grade, so in 1978, the campus had its first graduating class. They had tried a new concept of open classrooms, but it didn’t take teachers long to realize they didn’t like it, so they put up walls to separate classrooms. “I enjoyed it all out there,” he said, adding that he liked being able to

see the school grow. “I didn’t have any footsteps to follow and that was good.” After nine years, he retired in 1984. “They had a nice big celebration for me when I retired.” Looking back, though he liked both positions, he liked teaching better. “I didn’t dislike being a principal, it was just so different,” he said. “You think you’d be more in control, but I didn’t feel that way. When you’re in a classroom and the doors are shut, you better be in control.” He lost his wife in 2008 and moved back to Santa Clarita to be near his daughter. “I guess you’d say lived happily ever after until the present,” he said. In 2015, Saugus celebrated 40 years with a big celebration, which Sproul attended. “The principal took me around, and I thought I knew my way around, but it was twice the number of buildings,” he said, adding that even the assembly had changed. “What a show the cheerleaders put on — I couldn’t believe it. I never saw anything like that while I was at Saugus.”

Over the years, Sproul’s kids followed in his footsteps. “Three of my four kids were teachers — I was happy about it.” “My other sister didn’t teach, but she got an English degree,” his daughter Becky Sweeney added, laughing. Sweeney recently retired after 32 years as a teacher, first at Castaic Elementary School, then at Northlake Hills Elementary School. “My brother was an elementary school teacher and my oldest sister was a junior high teacher before she was at Oregon State,” she added, all of which she said was because of their father’s influence. Now, while Sproul loves to sit in his chair working on crossword puzzles, he wishes he could start all over again. And though he doesn’t miss grading papers, he does miss reading to his students. “He still reads to me,” his sweetheart, Beverley Scott, said. “I read ‘Huckleberry Finn’ to her, and we both enjoyed it,” Sproul said. “I think my favorite book of all time is ‘Huckleberry Finn.’”

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A flight path forged by fortitude By Emily Alvarenga Signal Staff Writer

he men and women who make up the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Air Operations Unit enjoy a slightly different commute than most. Early each morning, all personnel arrive at Whiteman Airport’s Barton Heliport, their home base. The maintenance crew immediately gets to work inspecting the aircraft. While there are varying degrees of inspection needed, each aircraft will get a daily inspection, which takes them about 45 minutes to an hour. Then, air crews get together for their morning briefing, where they discuss each crew’s duties for the day. L.A. County is comprised of 4,751 square miles, and the department staffs a minimum of three aircraft 24/7, with a total of 10 aircraft in reserve. Rather than leaving all three aircraft in one spot, air crews, typically made up of a pilot, crew chief paramedic and rescue paramedic, will reposition their aircraft across the county for better response time. The first crew heads to Malibu, where they stand by until a half-hour before sunset, when they return to Whiteman. The second crew heads to Brackett Field Airport in La Verne, where they stay until the next morning. The third team heads to Camp 9 on Sand Canyon Road in the summer fire season because of the fire-suppression aids based there, repositioning to Antelope Valley just before sunset. They, too, return to their home base the next morning. This crew covers the

Dubron credits his fellow staff, the county’s maintenance team and logistical support with every rescue they make. “It’s a huge team effort,” he said. PHOTOS BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL

geographic north third of the county, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley. The entire Air Operations unit is comprised of 53 members — 12 pilots, 18 rescue paramedics and 23 maintenance support staff, all of which are essential to the mission.

Tight-knit crew

“We are a crew of three, but we have such a unique bond with the entire staff at air ops, because this aircraft doesn’t accomplish one mission without our maintenance staff and without all the logistical support that we get,” crew chief paramedic and Santa Clarita resident Michael

L.A. County Firefighter, Crew Chief/Paramedic Michael Dubron in the door of a Firehawk helicopter at L.A. County Fire Department Camp 9

Dubron said. “It’s a huge team effort.” Though the necessity has always been there, Dubron, who has spent 23 years with the unit, has seen the program grow due to the number of calls they receive. “This is a multi-mission helicopter,” Dubron said. “There’s only a handful of us in the world that do this.” Emergency medical services make up the bulk of their calls, followed by search and rescue missions and brush fire responses. “Our missions are very diverse,” he added. “When the season is right … we can be out at Catalina Island on a January day at 76 degrees, then go up and do an ice-shoot rescue in terrible conditions all in the same day — it’s crazy.” Depending on weather conditions, each air crew is ready to go within two to three minutes during the day and five minutes at night. Because they fly with the doors open, it may take them longer to suit up on depending on where they’re going. The more challenging missions come at night, when the dangers are more prevalent. As crew chief paramedic, Dubron’s job is to operate the winch, which lowers the rescue paramedic to the scene. After harnessing himself in, he’ll stand on a step just

N E W S F E AT U R E S outside the aircraft. “While I’m sitting here talking to the pilot, he moves the aircraft as I tell him,” he said. “When we do that, if there’s someone down in a canyon, you’ve got to imagine the blades are getting relatively close to the terrain or hazards, as does the tail, so we’re very conscious of what we’re doing.” Each member of the crew has to be aware of how big the aircraft footprint is, such as where the wheels go and how wide the blades are (46 feet), and though they aren’t all trained pilots, they all know how to take off and land in case of emergency. “It’s a great job — I’ve been blessed,” Dubron said. He’s been with the department for nearly 29 years, and has been flying for most of that time. Dubron moved to the Santa Clarita Valley at 2, and though he moved away and graduated high school in Oregon, his intention was always to get back to Southern California. He went into the Air Force, and fell in love with being a firefighter. While stationed at Edwards Air Force Base, he was in a flying fireman program, which was when he got his first taste of aviation. After spending a year with the department, first at Station 73, then in the Antelope Valley, Dubron was drafted into the paramedic program. “I am one of those guys that is fascinated with the human body,” he said, so it was a perfect fit. Once he’d completed training, he ended up back in the SCV, first on paramedic squad 124, then 107. “I love working in the community that I grew up in and still live in.” He had always had a love of aviation, and when a friend offered him a spot in air operations, he jumped at the opportunity, which was where he has now spent the bulk of his career. While firefighting has been his primary job, an unexpected illness created a whole new mission for Dubron.

A change of course

In 2002, Dubron was feeling extremely fatigued, as though, “somebody took a needle and syringe and sucks every cc of energy out of my body — I felt like that all the time.” After insisting to doctors he knew See HELICOPTER, page 28

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Taking cornhole from the backyards to the big leagues By Matt Fernandez Signal Staff Writer

enjamin Budhu found a true passion in his backyard — and now he’s hoping he can help it grow into an international pastime. In 2015, Budhu discovered the sport of cornhole, in which players take turns tossing bean bags into boards with holes in them 27 feet apart, after he found an instructional video online about how to build a set of cornhole boards. He enjoyed playing in his backyard with friends and reached out to the American Cornhole Organization, or ACO, to see if he could become nationally ranked in the sport. Budhu discovered that while cornhole had been an established sport on the East Coast, the ACO had not yet tapped into the West Coast market. So, Budhu became the ACO’s certified official for the Southern California region and began to grow awareness of the sport by holding tournaments and charity events. “I considered myself an expert-level cornhole player, so I wanted to see if I could be nationally rated in the sport like you can for darts or pool,” Budhu said. “I held my first event at the Paseo Club and what was interesting was that not too many local people showed up, but I had people from Ventura, the Inland Empire and one guy who drove two and a half hours to come to this ACO event. We thought we were going to be the best

cornhole players, but we got wiped out by all these people.” Despite losing that first tournament to more experienced players, the response encouraged Budhu to help build a bigger cornhole presence in Santa Clarita. As Budhu began hosting monthly tournaments. more locals from Santa Clarita and the San Fernando Valley came out each week, prompting him to create the SCV Cornhole league. The league started small but is now the nation’s largest league, with 55 active teams across social, competitive and advanced divisions, and players as young as 12 years old. With the league up and running, Budhu began to notice players looking for a way to practice with “regulation” equipment. So he started Longshot Cornhole, which facilitates the manufacturing of custom, professional grade cornhole equipment. Though Budhu and his wife initially began the company making the boards in their garage, a quick increase in the volume of orders caused Budhu to look for manufacturing and printing companies to handle the work. Laina McFerren, owner of Wolf Creek Brewery, which has hosted a number of competitions, said the rapid growth and popularity of cornhole surprised her. “Ben just loves cornhole and is really great at teaching people about that sport in a way that is infectious,” McFerren said. “I’ve told him this before but in many ways, Ben is like an

Participants check their standings during a tournament that utilizes an app builtin by Ben Budhu and his friend Christ Contino.

Founder Ben Budhu displays his Score Holio cornhole game board, score tower and cornhole cell phone scoring app. PHOTOS BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL

overgrown sixth-grader, and I think that Peter Pan spirit is a big part of what makes him successful. When he came to me, I don’t think either of us realized how big this was going to be. “It’s adult bean bag toss and a lot of the time beer is involved,” McFerren said. “So, of course it’s fun.” As the league began to grow and more charity groups began to ask him to run cornhole fundraisers, it became harder for Budhu to keep track of all the matches. After trying multiple systems with white boards and cork boards, he decided to go digital and use an electronic spreadsheet. “The process of making these boards was extremely time-consuming and as the orders kept coming in, I still had to do my day job,” he said. “By using local manufacturing we’re able to get the boards delivered about a week after people order them. Other companies can take up to a month and a half and I think our material is better. “We expanded the league to Monday nights at The Dude’s Brewing Co., and there was only space for three sets of boards, but all 45 people in the league at the time wanted to come, so I had to find a way to fit all those matches into three hours,” Budhu said. Budhu created a spreadsheet on his computer and wanted to try to auto-

mate some part of the process, so he asked his friend Nick Contino for help. In less than a minute, Contino programmed the function into the spreadsheet. Intrigued, Budhu asked Contino if he could add in more functionalities. The spreadsheet program helped Budhu with recording scores, matching player teams and alerting them through tablets and a projector when they were scheduled to play. The new system allowed the league to play more games and finish faster than before. As excited players spread word of the new program through Facebook, other leagues asked Budhu if they could use the program for their tournaments. The popularity of the program prompted Budhu and Contino to turn it into an app in December 2018, which they named “Schoreholio” after the “cornholio” joke from the “Beavis and Butthead” cartoon. Since its launch, the app has 20,000 registered users across roughly 40 states, and even internationally in countries like Canada, Australia, Sweden and Germany. “This is still just a passion project for us,” Budhu said. “Every step we’ve made is really exciting, and every time we see we’re being used in a new state and a new country and the See CORNHOLE, page 28

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Good Old Fashioned flavors, and some new ones By Perry Smith and Caleb Lunetta Signal Staff Writers

hile the next big thing might be here as far as drink trends go, most Santa Clarita Valley bartenders will tell you the same thing: It’s all just a little bit of history repeating, as the song goes. Variety is the spice of life, and from Valencia to Agua Dulce, the Santa Clarita Valley offers a myriad of drink destinations, from the upscale wine bar, where you can get your favorite chardonnay — to the gastropub, which often pair momand-pop microbrews with personal culinary creations from staff. But as many who tend the bars also will tell you, spirits are on the rise. While beer is still king in California in terms of consumption, with the average person drinking .78 gallons of “spirits” for every 1.06 gallon of beer, according to a report from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, spirit consumption also is on the rise for every region of the country. In speaking with several SCV bars, another popular trend became readily apparent: The Old Fashioned is making a comeback.

If you’re in Newhall

“Whiskey has made a comeback big time,” said Louise Castaldo, owner of Eighth and Rail, on Eighth Street in Newhall. “We are literally going to have an Old Fashioned menu,” Castaldo said. “Flavored bitters (one of the ingredients in the popular beverage) are now the thing, too.” For those who don’t enjoy whiskey, there are a number of other options at Eighth and Rail, too, of course, including a mai tai, based on the original 1944 recipe, according to Castaldo, as part of the popular “tiki drink” menu, which also includes The Painkiller — coconut and pineapple juice, as well as a spiced rum and an aged rum. Castaldo also mentioned The Not So Old fashioned Old Fashioned, which combines dark amber maple syrup, along with the traditional

Left: Due to a recent revival in popularity, the Old Fashioned comes in a variety of tastes that you can find at numerous locations in the Santa Clarita Valley. Right: The Moscow Mule, another beverage that dates back to the World War II-era, according to lore, is also enjoying a resurgence in popularity. PHOTOS BY CORY RUBIN / THE SIGNAL

bitters and a Luxardo cherry. “Our Moscow Mule sells very, very well, and so does our Old Fashioned — those are probably our two best-sellers that we have,” she said.

Down on Main Street

Down the road on Main Street, while there are a growing number of wine- and beer-focused options, Old Town Junction and Newhall Refinery both have a series of spirit-based options for cocktail lovers. The Summertime Smash, a fruity drink served during the hottest of days, and their classic take on the Old Fashioned served with a king cube, cherry and orange peel, is also popular at Newhall Refinery. “We got to keep up with the food because ‘Chef ’ is always changing up the menu for the seasons, and we have to have complimentary drinks,” said Newhall Refinery bar manager Dylan Breen. Across the street, Old Town Junction serves its Old Fashioned with its own twist you won’t find anywhere else. “We make that with Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey, bitters, a sugar cube, Luxardo cherries, garnished with an orange peel and garnished with a beef jerky,” said Mandy Meeks, general manager for Old Town Junction.

Two popular non-whiskey drinks at Old Town Junction include: The Sophisticated Hound, which is Grey Goose vodka and fresh grapefruit, rosemary, fresh lime and some Hawaiian black salts and aromatic bitters; and The Rose Garden, which is “probably our most popular,” according to Meeks — which has Tito’s handmade vodka, fresh lemon, elderflower, muddled strawberries, prosecco and rose water spritz.

In Valencia

A renewed thirst for the classics is pushing barkeeps around the SCV to up their respective games, said Jennifer Chadwick, director of sales and marketing for Salt Creek Grille. Salt Creek’s bar manager, Ken Speed, “has been coming up with a lot of different things with his staff, as well,” she noted, mentioning “Grandpa’s Cough Medicine,” a portion of the menu that contains varieties of classic drinks, including their trademark Old Fashioned, which includes a Premium Templeton Rye Whiskey, bitter, sugar, a luxardo cherry, an orange twist and “a secret ingredient.”

Across town in Canyon Country

Of course, if you’re just looking

for a high-octane beverage, across town in Canyon Country, Ashley Mink, bar manager at Route 66 & Grill, noted their most popular beverage was the Top Fuel Tea, their take on the Long Island Iced Tea: “You know how a regular (Long Island) is vodka, rum, gin and tequila? Well we leave the regular rum out, and we put a shot of (High Octane 151) on the side and it makes it infinitely stronger.” And when you’re talking about the spirit-based classics, one can’t forget tequila. While numerous places offer a Cadillac margarita, The Alamo points to the popularity of its version during Taco Tuesdays, which comes with margarita mix, a top-shelf tequila, Grand Marnier, crushed limes and oranges and, of course, salt on the rim. While bartenders continue to up the game by putting their own twists on new drinks, there’s a reason why the classics never die. “I just think that people are loving the whiskey,” said Chadwick. “I feel like they’re going back to olden times, and that’s kind of a trending thing.”

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FOOD

Try these refreshing — and nutritious — mocktail ideas

kip the dehydrating alcohol, artificial flavorings and unhealthy refined sugar to serve up a natural, fruitbased drink — a mocktail — when you’re planning your next party. A mocktail not only replenishes your vital fluids, hydrating you and providing important nutrition your body needs, but it’s yummy, fun and festive to drink. When you add a super food like a Chiquita banana to your mocktail, you’re adding vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B6, which helps muscles function, boosts your immune system and helps with formation of red blood cells; potassium, which can help level out your blood pressure; fiber, protein, antioxidants, vitamin C, magnesium and more. Bananas balance out the flavors of the more tart or acidic fruits you’re using in your recipe, while boosting the nutritional content. Another great thing about mock-

tails? They are super easy to prepare, taking only about 10 minutes of prep time. All you need is a blender and the ingredients of your choice. Serve each mocktail over crushed ice or ice cubes in a decorative glass and add a tiny umbrella or a small fruit skewer with berries and banana slices for a festive party presentation. Try one of these vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free recipes for mocktails.

mango juice and the juice of one lime. Pour the juice into the glasses and garnish with the other lime (sliced or quartered) and the sprigs of mint. Enjoy and share your Banana Colada shake recipe using #Chiquita Banana.

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Chiquita bananas cups coconut water cups mango juice sprigs fresh mint limes

Pink Sunrise Mocktail with Chiquita Bananas and Watermelon Serves 2 2 1 3 2.5 1

Chiquita bananas grapefruit slices watermelon cups sparkling water lemon Fresh mint to garnish

Directions:

Mix the two bananas with half of the grapefruit, 3/4 cup sparkling water and one squeezed lemon. Set this mixture aside.

Chop the bananas in pieces and blend them together with the coconut water,

Using another bowl, blend 1 and 1/2 cup sparkling water with the 3 slices

of watermelon and the other half of the grapefruit. Fill half of the glass with the red juice (with the watermelon in it) and pour the other juice (containing the blended bananas) on top. Garnish with a piece of watermelon and mint. Enjoy and share your Pink Sunrise Mocktail recipe using #Chiquita Banana. For other fun and delicious drink recipes to add a festive touch to your get-togethers, check out https://www. chiquita.com/recipes. (BPT)

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ecipes that are both nutritious and flavorful can help bring your loved ones together at the family table. Power up your family meals with protein-packed dishes like Peanut Butter Breakfast Bread Pudding with Maple Peanut Sauce.

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In bowl, mix 1/3 cup peanut butter, eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla and salt. Toss bread cubes in mixture until thoroughly coated. Divide evenly among prepared dishes. Bake until custard is set in middle and tops are golden, about 35-40 minutes. If tops of bread brown too quickly, cover ramekins loosely with aluminum foil. In small saucepan over low heat, combine remaining peanut butter and maple syrup until thoroughly warmed. To serve, drizzle ramekins with maple-peanut sauce and garnish with chopped peanuts and powdered sugar. For more peanut recipes, visit Culinary.net. Recipe courtesy of the Georgia Peanut Commission. (Family Features)

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Resource fair at Bella Vida welcomes 400 By Tammy Murga Signal Staff Writer

bout 400 people filled the Bella Vida senior center Wednesday to receive service information, attend seminars and enjoy each others’ company with a free lunch as part of a resource fair hosted by the senior center and Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita. To celebrate Senior Appreciation Day, she teamed up with the nonprofit to offer seniors, their families and caregivers a one-stop location to access resources such as the DMV, social services and the SCV Veterans Center, along with information sessions on fraud prevention, the REAL ID and CalFresh. “Across the state, we have a sizable aging population and so that means we have a lot of people who are living on fixed incomes and need a lot of resources and support services that places like Bella Vida provide,” said Smith. “We also have seniors with mobility issues, so it made a lot more sense to us to bring all those resources under one roof, on one day for people to come in and be able to access easily.” Transportation is an issue among older adults in the Santa Clarita Valley but Wednesday was different, according to Kathleen Keating, a service coordinator at retirement home

Canterbury Village. “Not only did (Smith) invite us when I mentioned that transportation is difficult for our residents, but she and ( senior center Executive Director) Kevin MacDonald got together and provided a shuttle for us,” she said. “So, we brought 23 seniors who would not normally be able to be here today. This is the first time that many of them have been here because of the transportation issue.” The 19 agencies at the fair included Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, Metrolink, AARP, Workforce Development Aging and Community Services, and state and Los Angeles County offices such as the Registrar-Recorder/ County Clerk, which allowed attendees to test out the new voting system. “One of the most interesting things here is the new voting machine. I’m interested in technology so this was great,” said Friendly Valley resident Ken Asam. Since the new senior center opened in April, the number of visitors has doubled, MacDonald said, adding that “we gotta take advantage of this and to bring all these state and county agencies offering resources and information for free. What a gift to the seniors.” Smith announced at the event that she would like to offer the resource fair at Bella Vida annually or every 18 months.

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Assembywoman Christy Smith, right, presents a $450,000 check from the state of California to members of the Bella Vida senior center. PHOTO BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL

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Boy detained, suspected of threatening family with knife By Jim Holt Signal Senior Staff Writer

boy has been detained by deputies on suspicion of threatening his family at knifepoint in Valencia. Around 1 p.m. Wednesday, deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff ’s Station responded to an area immediately north of Copper Hill Drive, between

Calex Drive and San Francisquito Canyon Road, for reports of a male seen brandishing a knife. Deputies combed the area looking for the suspect. “A juvenile was arrested for reportedly threatening a family member with a knife,” said Shirley Miller, spokeswoman for the SCV Sheriff ’s Station. “He’s been detained on (suspicion of making) criminal threats,” she said.

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Waiting for an answer By Tammy Murga Signal Staff Writer

t least five families have left Cali Lake RV Resort this week after the state issued a notice to suspend the park owner’s permit to operate unless a number of violations are corrected. With a multi-agency meeting coming up, the property owner hopes no more will have to leave as full compliance is achieved, he said Tuesday. “We are working with the state and county to see if we can put something better together,” said Cali Lake owner Stewart Silver. “We’re having a town hall meeting to talk about where we stand and hear from the state. There is a real sense of community here, and we’re hoping people won’t have to move out. We’ll comply with everything.” The meeting, scheduled Oct. 9, will take place at the park with residents, state and county officials “to make sure that we’re all saying the same thing and that residents all know what the position of the county and state are,” said Edel Vizcarra, the planning and public works deputy for county Supervisor Kathryn Barger. Vizcarra added that he has received several calls from concerned residents about rumored deadlines to vacate Cali Lake. Danielle Handel was among the residents who said they have heard different information from park

Cali Lake RV Resort General Manager Serena French, left, and manager Michele Freeman walk near the lakefront spaces, which will need to be renovated to meet code at Cali Lake RV Resort.

Carrie, left, and Justin Powers and their seven children have been residents of Cali Lake RV Resort since July. PHOTOS BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL

management and other tenants. “Some are saying we have to vacate and then we can come back, and others are saying we won’t be able to return,” she said. “We have nowhere to go. (We’ve been) on the streets since February 2016.” Under the owner’s current permit, the 14-acre park, located off a rural portion of Soledad Canyon Road in Acton, must only allow for 21 mobile home lots and 26 RV lots with drains to be occupied. But a June inspection by the state Department of Housing and Community Development revealed that the park had “constructed 49 unapproved and unpermitted spaces and utilities including electrical, sewer and water connections,” totaling 96 occupied spaces, according to department spokeswoman Alicia Murillo. “The department directs the owner/operator to abate and abandon all unapproved lots until such a time as proper procedures, inspections and approvals have been given by the department to operate the additional spaces,” read the Sept. 12 notice, saying the department would suspend the permit 30 days after the date of the notice “unless the previously cited violation(s) are corrected.” The park has now been given at least 60 days to correct violations, according to Tress Mattingly, an HCD spokeswoman. Besides exceeding the number of RVs allowed, other violations include illegal dumping

and grading. Silver said he has cleared previous violations and is working on correcting current ones as he applies for a new permit that would allow for additional RV’s to stay at Cali Lake. He has stated that he allowed for

more than the permitted number of vehicles because of people’s emergency situations, including homelessness and job losses. The current plan, thanks to a joint effort between the county and state, is to allow residents to remain on the property while Silver processes a new permit and clears violations. “The agreement we arranged allows RV tenants to remain onsite and not worry about being displaced,” Barger said in a statement Tuesday. “My team has reached out to Assembly member Christy Smith’s office to see if we can achieve a similar arrangement with the state.” Smith said Tuesday her office “brought the state Department of Housing and Community Development to the table to find a resolution and allow greater flexibility and time for compliance, following Los Angeles County’s lead. Moving forward, we are all committed to keeping the safety and security of the residents as our top priority.

49-year-old arrested for alleged beer fight By Jim Holt Signal Senior Staff Writer

fight over a bottle of beer allegedly stolen from a Valencia gas station ended in the arrest of a Lancaster woman on suspicion of robbery. On Sept. 26, about 9 p.m., deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff ’s Station were dispatched to a gas station on the 28000 block of The Old Road, near Rye Canyon Road, after a report of a robbery, said Shirley Miller, spokeswoman for the SCV Sheriff ’s Station. “On that date, the suspect allegedly walked into the gas station and took a 40-ounce bottle of beer without making any attempt to pay for it,” Miller said. “When the victim approached the suspect outside and told the

suspect to return the beer she stole, the suspect refused,” she said, describing the alleged victim as a store employee. “There was a struggle, during which the beer bottle fell and broke,” she added. “The suspect reportedly became angry with the victim and pulled the employee’s hair and kicked the employee.” According to Miller, the suspect tried to go back into the store for a replacement beer. The store worker tried to block the woman, but the suspect again grabbed the victim by the hair. The beer-grabbing woman left the store and drove away. The 49-year-old suspect, described by arresting deputies as unemployed, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of robbery. She was taken into custody with bail set at $100,000.

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COC hits big 5-0 By Caleb Lunetta Signal Staff Writer

nder the Cougar Stadium lights, College of the Canyons invited faculty, staff and students to the 50th anniversary Homecoming Celebration Saturday night. During the event, which took place as the COC football team squared off against Cerritos Community College, alumni and former staff from the past 50 years once again descended on the stadium for pregame festivities, such as food vendors, music, photo ops and giveaways. “Tonight’s event is just to really kick off our 50th anniversary and celebrate our community, alumni, students,” said Cindy Biehahn, alumni and development coordinator for the COC Foundation.

“If you’ve never come to our college before, it’s kind of a snapshot of everything that makes us great,” added Jess Love, student services coordinator. Biehahn said she hoped that the homecoming celebration would become an annual staple. “A lot of institutions have regular homecomings, and that’s not something that we have regularly done, so we thought that, with it being the 50th year, it would be a good time to try and pull everyone in, recognize our football team and start a transition,” said Biehahn. Hundreds of alumni were present on Saturday, and all of them were there to celebrate the college that had played an influential part in their lives, according to officials. “There’s a lot that we do, and it’s really easy to go onto the next thing,

but I think it’s nice to have a communal celebration like this so we can stop and look back on the last 50 years and all that we’ve accomplished,” said Love. “It’s important to look not only to the future, but to look to the past and see where we’ve come.” At halftime, the COC alumni in the audience, as well as current students and former and current staff, were invited onto the field for a group picture.

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‘A day in their paws’ By Emily Alvarenga Signal Staff Writer

s Sierra, an American staffordshire terrier mix, wagged her tail, greeting each guest to her kennel at The Brittany Foundation Animal Sanctuary, a no-kill shelter, on Saturday, you could see a noticeable pink scar on her little black nose, as well as a number of others all over her body. As a puppy, she was used as a bait dog in dog fighting, yet that doesn’t stop her from being a total sweetheart, according to volunteer Carole Garson, who sat in the kennel with her. “She still has all the love — it’s amazing,” Garson said. “She cuddles up with me, she gives me kisses when I’m sitting with her and she loves her tummy rubbed.” Garson is in Sierra’s kennel not just as a volunteer, but as an inmate “on lockdown” as part of the Brittany Foundation’s 11th annual A Day in Their Paws event, in which the goal is

Shannon Hunter, volunteer at The Brittany Foundation, feeds one of the dogs she was locked in a kennel with as part of A Day in their Paws, an event aimed at raising awareness on how rescue dogs live every day before they’re adopted. PHOTOS BY BOBBY BLOCK / THE SIGNAL

to raise awareness on how rescue dogs live every day before they’re adopted. “We’re raising awareness for shelter dogs and promoting adoptions,” founder Nancy Anderson said. “The money that we raise then goes into our fund to get more dogs out of the shel-

Oreo, one of the dogs housed by The Brittany Foundation, looks through the bars of his cage.

ters and take care of the existing dogs.” This is Garson’s fourth year volunteering, committing to sitting in Sierra’s kennel with her for 24 hours, leaving only to eat or use the restroom, while collecting sponsors to “bail them out” at $1 per minute. “It’s going very well,” she said, adding that she keeps doing this because she loves the foundation. “Believe it or not, I was looking forward to coming here today because of this. I was so excited. I just enjoy it because I love dogs and their unconditional love. They are the best, they really are.” A total of 30 volunteers sat in kennels with their dogs, while some, like Aaron Reyes, were lucky enough to sit with two pups. “This is my first year,” said Aaron Reyes, who was sitting with Oreo and Maxie. “My mom volunteers here, so

she brought me a couple times. I did it because I love being with animals and it’s very important to volunteer at shelters like this.” Karen Zelman started volunteering at the foundation when she retired from the Los Angeles Police Department, and said she loved it, so much so that there was no where else she would want to spend her birthday than locked in a kennel with her favorite boys, Red and Sonny. “These two came in here abused with their sister (about three years ago), and it took us awhile just to sit like this with them,” Zelman said, adding that to see them progress means everything to her. “These two have just come so far. Now, I can pick them up, snuggle them and love them. Those are the rewards, getting them out of a bad situation.” Zelman worked at the foundation for seven years before moving to Palm Springs last year, traveling back to the area for a concert and making a special stop at the foundation to participate in the event. “This place is amazing,” she added. “During the day, these kennels are open and they get to run out and socialize with each other. It’s so rewarding.” Though Zelman has four pups at home, she still wishes she could adopt the brothers. “I don’t have the yard that they need and it’s too hot, but we’re moving out of California in a few years, and if they are still here then, they are going to come with me because I am in love with these guys.”

Street racing suspects arrested By Jim Holt Signal Senior Staff Writer

wo out-of-towners were arrested this week on suspicion of street racing, allegedly in connection with a “speed contest” not far from where more than 100 people were cited two years ago. On Monday, deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff ’s Station received a call reporting several cars racing in the Valencia Industrial Center area.

“Around midnight Monday, deputies responded to the Avenue Crocker area regarding reports of vehicles racing,” said Shirley Miller, spokeswoman for the SCV Sheriff ’s Station. “As they arrived to the scene, they observed multiple vehicles leaving the location driving at a high rate of speed,” she said. Deputies made a traffic stop of a suspect’s vehicle, and the driver and two passengers were detained pending the deputies’ investigation. Deputies ended up arresting the

driver, a 21-year-old Northridge man, on charges of aiding a speed contest and carrying a concealed firearm in the vehicle, Miller said. One of the passengers, a 20-yearold man from San Fernando, was found to have two warrants totaling $65,000 in the system, she said, noting one of the warrants was street race-related and the other warrant was for a hit-and-run. Both men were taken to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff ’s Station and booked.

In June 2017, local sheriff ’s deputies and California Highway Patrol officers arrested at least 109 people at an illegal street racing event in the Valencia Commerce Center in Castaic. A total of 102 arrests were made for participating or simply watching the illegal speed event, CHP Capt. Edward Krusey said at the time. Seven people were arrested on suspicion of organizing the illegal event or driving in it.

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FROM THE CITY MANAGER

Celebrating art around Santa Clarita By Ken Striplin City Manager

hether you are at your neighborhood library, City Hall or Westfield Valencia Town Center — you will no doubt notice the interesting, thought-provoking and beautiful art pieces that are on display. The City of Santa Clarita manages seven art galleries throughout the City. These rotating exhibits host a wide range of art pieces in a variety of mediums. Here at City Hall, some of the creative exhibits we have enjoyed included an 80s theme display complete with pop-art and even a Pac Man arcade game. Currently, the walls of City Hall are literally blanketed in quilts from the Santa Clarita Valley Quilt Guild’s exhibit “Quilts for All.” However, the most unique exhibit

has to be the one featuring a variety of pieces under the theme of “Red.” For several months we had a display from a CalArts student that involved a trough of Flaming Hot Cheetos. With all of these unique pieces, you may be wondering “How do we select exhibit themes and the pieces that go within them?” That creatively challenging and inspiring task falls to our arts and events team. They use several different methods to select the topics and curate the pieces for the exhibits. Some themes are inspired by visits to other exhibitions, while encounters in everyday life may serve as the inspiration for other thematic ideas for shows. Artists will also approach staff with ideas, or the staff will approach artists about presenting a solo show featuring their intriguing subject matter. Most of the time, the City will develop a Call to Artists based on a theme, and ask regional artists to submit work that they believe fits the

subject. The art selection committee will review all of the submissions and select art for each exhibit based on a variety of criteria. To give the audience a glimpse into the diversity of creativity, staff looks for pieces in a variety of mediums. While the quality of art is a deciding factor, the selection panel also likes to pick pieces from less-experienced artists to provide these individuals with an opportunity to exhibit with seasoned artists. To see the results of this process, I would like to invite the community to come and check out the newest exhibit at The MAIN in Old Town Newhall. “Three Projects: Small, Medium, and Large,” will be on display beginning on Oct. 15, and an exhibit reception will be held on SENSES night, which is Thursday, Oct. 17, from 7-10 p.m. This photography exhibit features the work of Santa Clarita resident Ted Dayton. His vision for his art is to make photographs in ways that have

never been seen before. The display is broken into three projects. Dayton describes the small project as intimate. He calls it “Old Friends,” a group of whimsical photos of old, very old and extremely old cameras. The medium group is called “The Jilted Brides of Heritage Valley” and is a collection of portraits of orange trees. The final project, “Rooftops,” turned out to be mostly a set of broad landscape photographs of much larger areas, showcasing views of housing developments in the Santa Clarita Valley, taken from ridges and mountaintops. I encourage all residents to enjoy the art created in and displayed in our City. For a full list of galleries, as well as where you can discover public art pieces, please visit SantaClaritaArts. com.

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Celebrate ARTober in Santa Clarita By Mayor Marsha McLean

ctober is eagerly anticipated for tricks, treats, spooks and scares. However, October is also National Arts and Humanities Month. This nationwide celebration recognizes the importance of culture in America. In Santa Clarita, we call it ARTober and pack all 31 days with opportunities to discover, create and enjoy art in our City. 100 YEARS

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To make the most of ARTober, you can explore the dozens of art galleries located throughout the City, as well as the public art pieces that are at our parks, painted on walls and stamped into our sidewalks. Some “not-to-bemissed” highlights include the Santa Clarita Valley Photographers Association’s Spring Print Competition exhibited in the First Floor Gallery located at City Hall. This exhibit will showcase winners and those receiving merit in the group’s 2018 and 2019 annual competition. Then, you can head over to the Valencia Library and interact with the new public art piece “Imag_ne” located in front of the library. This piece, by Australian artist Emma Anna, invites you to become part of the artwork by filling in the blank space and becoming the second “I” in imagine. Art meets action sports on Oct. 19, at 10 a.m. as the new mural “Inertia” is unveiled at the Santa Clarita

Skatepark. Painted by Chicago artist Miguel A. Del Real, the colorful and abstract piece will completely cover the office building at the skatepark. In addition to the art dedication, the event will also celebrate the 10th anniversary of the skatepark with skating demonstrations, a DJ, vendors and food trucks. That evening, Halloween meets creativity with the always popular Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center at 6 p.m. You may have discovered the nine poems that are stamped into sidewalks at different locations throughout the City. They are part of our Sidewalk Poetry Project, where residents have a chance to submit original poems. Aspiring poets and writers of all ages can submit a poem to the 2020 Sidewalk Poetry Project. The theme is Poetry of Place, and poems should reflect the cultural, natural and shared spaces in our

community. Enter your poem on SantaClaritaArts.com before the Oct. 31deadline. ARTober wraps up with the second annual Arts Symposium on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Centre, located at 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway. The day-long educational conference focuses on helping artists of all skill levels reach new heights. To make the most out of your ARTober, please visit SantaClaritaArts. com. There you will find a calendar of events, and take a quiz to discover which famous artist you are, then share your alter ego on social media. Find your inspiration and express your creativity during ARTober! Mayor Marsha McLean is a member of the Santa Clarita City Council and can be reached at mmclean@ santa-clarita.com. The views expressed in her column are those of the city and do not necessarily reflect those of The Signal.

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Print like a pro — cleanly and safely By Kim Komando Signal Contributing Writer

ecades ago, Silicon Valley promised us the “paperless office.” We’ve gotten closer than before thanks to automatic PDF conversion, e-signed contracts and tablet displays, which have spared us millions of reams of paper. We still all have printers, though. Like our other devices, most printers have a certain amount of storage. Printing out a website has always been tedious and wasteful, with lots of ads and images that you don’t need. Even the text can come out strangely so that it’s barely readable. Websites are designed to be viewed on screens, of course, and little thought is put into their ink-and-paper versions. Luckily, there are some easy ways to

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and select Enabled. Chrome will prompt you to restart the browser. After Chrome has restarted, click the three-dot icon in the upper right corner of your browser window and select Distill page. This converts whatever page you’re reading into Reader Mode. The same process can be used on the mobile version of Chrome on both Android and iOS.

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For Mac and iPhone users, at the upper-left corner of your browser window on either the desktop or mobile version of Safari, there’s an icon that looks like three and a half lines. Tap this to enter Reader Mode. Safari’s Reader Mode also lets you increase or decrease text size, which is perfect for those who prefer to read larger bolder print. If you are using Firefox, Reader Mode is also available by default. To access it, click the icon that looks like a sheet of paper, and your webpage will instantly be converted. Microsoft Edge users have it easy.

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Before you get rid of any gadget, you should think about what information it might be storing. It’s especially critical to wipe computers, cellphones and tablets, but other devices you might not expect can store data as well, including printers. In cases where your printer dies, you don’t need to worry. Just be sure to remove any memory cards from the card-reader slots. Aside from documents, a modern wireless printer connected to your network, or smartphone or tablet, might have stored connection information. You definitely want to clear that memory. For information on Kim Komando on today’s digital lifestyle, from smartphones and tablets to online privacy and data hacks, visit her at Komando.com.

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Get your ‘Boo!’ on this Halloween Six scare zones around the park leave guests nowhere to hide and screaming to get out unscathed. The Shadows is sure to raise a few goosebumps as eerie whispers, long windy howls and mysterious gory creatures lurk in total darkness. Witches Lair returns to this year’s horror-filled offering of haunts as the City of Metropolis is transformed into a haven for wicked spells and black magic. Demon’s Door Once you enter the park, be prepared for your mind and body to be completely taken over by the evil spirits that await you. TERRORtory Twisted is where steam-spewing mechanical beasts relentlessly hunt down victims. Guests visiting Disneyland during Halloween Time can enjoy a version of the supernatural projection and special effects show — “Halloween Screams.” This nighttime spectacular adds to the spooky fun on most nights of the season, hosted by “Master of Scare-omonies” Jack Skellington. PHOTO COURTESY DISNEY RESORTS By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer

t seems that the Halloween “season” arrives earlier and earlier each year, and that’s good news for families and fun seekers who celebrate spider webs and carved pumpkins. For a frightfully good time, be sure to visit these Southern California theme parks this season. Most parks have dedicated times and dates for their Halloween “spooktaculars” posted on their websites.

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fire, fog and other special effects. Red’s Revenge Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house you go — but in this fairytale, guests and the wolf are hunted by Red and her demonic minions. Willoughby’s Resurrected is a reincarnation of the Willoughby family’s beloved haunted mansion that includes hair-raising horror down long harrowing hallways and around each nightmarish-turn.

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Condemned Forever Damned is full of horrific haunts of a dilapidated home where the walls are alive and the spirits of those who once lived there unleash their fury on anyone who dares enter. Sewer of Souls takes guests into an underground world of lost souls and terrifying tunnels where evil oozes. Aftermath 2: Chaos Rising is the region’s largest outdoor maze ever built, covering more than 40,000 square feet. Enter a post-apocalyptic city featuring larger-than-life props,

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THINGSTODO sorts adds a special bonus this year, the 50th anniversary of the Haunted Mansion. And, it is the 19th time that Jack Skellington has visited the 999 Happy Haunts, who dwell in the Haunted Mansion. One of Jack’s holiday traditions is leaving a special treat for the ghosts who dance around the Haunted Mansion’s Grand Hall. The annual centerpiece for this “waltz of the weird” is always a huge, creepy gingerbread creation. This year’s design of the Haunted Mansion Holiday gingerbread house celebrates the 50th anniversary with 15 spirited, spooky and recognizable ghosts made out of gingerbread. A team of six culinary cast members from the Disneyland Resort Central Bakery created this year’s gingerbread mansion, which took 13 days to build and decorate. For the first time in nearly a decade, guests visiting Disneyland Park during the Halloween season can enjoy a version of the projection and special effects show “Halloween Screams.” This nighttime spectacular adds to the spooky fun on Main Street, U.S.A., Sleeping Beauty Castle, the façade of “it’s a small world” and the screens at the Rivers of America. “Halloween Screams” will also go sky high when the show is enhanced with the addition of fireworks on select nights. At California Adventure Park, guests are in for a scary treat as the attraction transforms nightly into Guardians of the Galaxy Monsters After Dark. The chaos of creatures on the loose and Rocket scheming to save Groot adds to the high-energy action. Radiator Springs becomes Radiator Screams for the “Haul-O-Ween” season with costumed cars and more.

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Halloween Horror Nights Now through Nov. 3 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City Info https://hollywood.halloween horrornights.com Enter a world more terrifying than you can imagine at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights with more mazes than ever. The studio that spawned the original monster movie genre, once again, breathes new life into your darkest nightmares bringing

lurking in the fog and hiding in every corner of the park. This Halloween event has all the ingredients of a truly terrifying nightmare. But unlike most dreams, Knott’s Scary Farm is a nightmare you can’t wake up from, which makes it the thing to do for Halloween. Not recommended for children under 13.

Queen Mary

During Halloween Time at California Adventure, guests will discover artifacts from the Super Hero universe as they visit the Guardians of the Galaxy — Monsters after Dark attraction. PHOTO COURTESY DISNEY RESORTS

deeper fears and more hair-raising encounters to all-new immersive worlds of the living, the dead and the in-between. This year’s terrifying Halloween Horror Nights lineup of mazes and attractions includes the following based on popular movies, television shows and cult-classics: “Us” “Ghostbusters” “Stranger Things” “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” “Creepshow” “Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man” “House of 1000 Corpses” “Holidayz in Hell” “Curse of Pandora’s Box” “The Walking Dead” In addition, the Jabbawockeez award-winning hip-hop dance crew returns with an all-new, high-energy performance created exclusively for “Halloween Horror Nights.”

10th Annual Dark Harbor Now through Nov. 2 1126 Queens Highway Long Beach Info www.queenmary.com/calendarof-events/dark-harbor/2019 A new maze for 2019 is Rouge — a monstrous freak wave has hit the legendary Queen Mary, causing the ship to nearly capsize. The ocean liner is near a full breach and quickly taking on water as she tilts on her side. Chaos has descended as the passengers and crew are left disoriented and confused in the fight for survival, many plummeting into darkness or the tumultuous ocean. Other mazes include: Lullaby Set up a play date with Mary, who is always looking for a new friend. Mary allegedly drowned

in the first-class swimming pool aboard the ship back in ’52 and has been rumored to be haunting the ship ever since. Feast The Dark Harbor’s evil chef has emerged from his watery grave to overtake the dank and dark kitchens, and will present a four-course meal guaranteed to fright. On the menu this fall, chef has prepared an amuse bouche of angst and anxiety, followed by a first course of death and despair. Circus Upon the captain’s orders, the ringmaster has returned to The Queen Mary with her collection of freaks, allowing guests to sneak beyond the curtains to unveil the horrors lurking within the shadows of the big top. B340 Everything you have heard about B340 is true. Follow the lead detective on the scene as he uncovers the sinister truth behind one of the most notorious criminals to ever invade the luxury liner. Intrepid Follow the path of wicked choices and wrongdoings to see what leads the Iron Master to become the horrific half-metal creature spending eternity in an iron Hell.

Knott’s Berry Farm

Scary Farm Now through Nov. 2 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park Info www.knotts.com/play/scary farm Knott’s Scary Farm is the largest and most haunting Halloween experience in Southern California, with unimaginable scares and innovative thrills that can’t be found anywhere else. The fully transformed theme park features uniquely haunted mazes and attractions, sinister shows and more than 1,000 horrifying creatures

Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights enters an alternate dimension with a maze that takes you to the world of the Upside Down. PHOTO COURTESY UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD

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SPORTS

Vikings, Wildcats continue tennis rivalry at the top By Dan Lovi Signal Staff Writer

he Foothill League is loaded with talented girls tennis players this year, but the race to the top of the standings figures to once again be between West Ranch and Valencia. The Wildcats have won the league title three years in a row, and are looking to make it four straight this season. West Ranch is led by seniors Jordyn McBride and Chase Eisenberg, who form a dynamic one-two punch that will be difficult to beat this season. The doubles team of Shaira Busnawi and Angelina Ciuffo is also a contender for the doubles title. “I think we have a really good chance to go undefeated and take it into the semis and finals of CIF,” Eisenberg said. “We have great chemistry, we all train so hard; I’m so glad for my senior year this is the team

talented freshmen Sydney Thay and Tiffany Recalde to the team, joining experienced varsity players Sydney Tamondong, a sophomore, and junior Ashley Villarta. “We’ve been working hard over the past weeks and summer camp, we have our No. 1 goal,” said Valencia head coach Jackson Boxall, who is in his first year helming the team. “We focus on working on our game plan and how we are going to play Valencia’s Sydney Thay returns a volley in every team to get the results that we a Foothill League matchup with Hart at want.” Valencia High School. PHOTO BY CORY Saugus, Hart and Golden Valley RUBIN / THE SIGNAL will all contend for the No. 3 spot in league, with the third-place that we have, because I think we have finisher guaranteed a spot in the a good chance to go really far.” CIF-Southern Section playoffs. Valencia is extremely young, with The Centurions have the early only one senior on the varsity roster. That senior, Brenna Whelan, happens leg up after defeating the Indians 9-9 (89-82 in games) in their first to be one of the best players in the match against each other, while the area, and will contend for an indiGrizzlies already have a loss to the vidual crown at the Foothill League Indians. prelims and finals. The Vikings also welcomed “Our plan is to keep getting better

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Nealie’s Skillet 25858 Tournament Road, Valencia (661) 678-0031 Newhall Refinery 24258 Main St, Newhall (661) 388-4477 Route 66 Classic Grill 18730 Soledad Canyon Rd, Cyn Country (661) 298-1494 Saddle Ranch Chop House 24201 Valencia Blvd., Valencia (661) 383-0173

Souplantation 24303 Town Center Drive, Valencia (661) 286-1260

Crazy Otto’s Diner 25373 Wayne Mills Place, Valencia (661) 291-1733

Thelma’s Cafe 22876 Copperhill Drive, Saugus (661) 263-8283

The Daily Harvest Cafe & Juicery 22722 Lyons Ave #6, Newhall (661) 383-9387

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BBQ Smokehouse on Main 24255 Main St, Old Town Newhall (661) 888-4585 Wood Ranch Bar-B-Que & Grill 25580 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch (661) 222-9494

BREAKFAST & BRUNCH Casa Canela 27647 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita (661) 523-7282

BREWERIES BJ’s Restaurant 24320 Town Center Drive, Valencia (661) 288-1299 Oggi’s Pizza & Brewing Co. 18810 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country (661) 252-7883 Pocock Brewing Company 24907 Avenue Tibbits, Valencia (661) 775-4899 Wolf Creek Restaurant & Brewing Co. 27746 N. McBean Parkway, Valencia (661) 263-9653

Moon Wok 23460 Cinema Drive Suite H, Valencia (661) 288-1898

BURGERS/SANDWICHES Bricks 23820 Lyons Ave, Newhall (661) 286-1091

Egg Plantation 24415 Walnut Street, Newhall (661) 255-8222

Brother’s Burgers 20655 Soledad Canyon (661) 299-9278

Eggs N Things 27560 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia (661) 702-8664

Burgerim 23740 Lyons Ave, Santa Clarita (661) 670-8939

Halfway House 15564 W. Sierra Highway, Saugus (661) 251-0102

Cousins Burgers 19318 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country (661) 298-4200

Marston’s Restaurant 24011 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia (661) 253-9910 Mimi’s Cafe 24201 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia (661) 255-5520 The Old Town Junction 24257 Main Street, Newhall (661) 702-4888 Saugus Cafe 25861 Railroad Avenue, Saugus (661) 259-7886 Way Station Coffee Shop 24377 Main Street, Newhall (661) 255-0222

Everest Burgers 18645 Soledad Canyon Road Santa Clarita, CA 91351 (661) 252-3412 Firehouse Subs 23630 Valencia Blvd. Valencia (661) 255-3473 Five Guys 24201 W, Valencia Blvd #3672, Valencia (661) 255-0981 The Habit 25948 N. McBean Parkway, Valencia (661) 291-1575 Jimmy Dean’s 22941 Lyons Ave, Newhall (661) 255-6315 JJ’s Bar and Grill 25848 Tournament Road, Valencia (661) 799-7557 Panini Palace 23120 Lyons Ave, Santa Clarita (661) 678-0552 Route 66 Classic Grill 18730 Soledad Canyon Rd, Cyn Country (661) 298-1494 Rustic Burger 24025 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia (661) 254-1300 Submarina California Subs 26517 Carl Boyer Drive, Canyon Country (661) 259-4782 Tiny’s Submarine Sandwiches 27251 Camp Plenty Rd, Canyon Country (661) 251-5885

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China Express 19417 Soledad Canyon Rd, Cyn Country (661) 251-8783 Genghis Khan 24506 W. Lyons Avenue, Newhall 661-254-0351 Golden Wok Restaurant 16668 Soledad Canyon Rd, Cyn Country (661) 424-0888

Crazy Otto’s Diner 25373 Wayne Mills Place, Valencia (661) 291-1733

Mama’s Table 23340 Cinema Dr, Santa Clarita (661) 284-5988

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New Moon 28281 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia (661) 257-4321 Pei Wei Asian Diner 24250 Valencia Boulevard, Valencia 661-600-0132 Pick Up Stix 25960 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch (661) 288-2090 WaBa Grill 19120 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country (661) 367-7297 31739 Castaic Road, Castaic (661) 295 9222 Wok’s Cookin’ Chinese Restaurant 31565 Castaic Road, Castaic (661) 257-2890

CUBAN Hidden Havana Cuban Cafe 23548 Lyons Avenue, Newhall (661) 254-4460

DELICATESSEN Bob’s Country Meats 19012 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country (661) 251-5995 Cathy’s Delicatessen 23120 W. Lyons Avenue, Newhall (661) 288-2217 Maria’s Italian-American Deli 22620 W. Lyons Avenue, Newhall (661) 259-6261 The Sandwich Shop 25530 W. Avenue Stanford, Valencia (661) 257-4811

FRENCH Le Chene French Cuisine 12625 Sierra Highway, Agua Dulce (661) 251-4315

GREEK Gyromania 20655 Soledad Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita (661) 252-4976

INDIAN An Indian Affaire 23360 W. Valencia Blvd, Valencia (661) 288-1200 Karma Restaurant, Bar & Lounge 23460 Cinema Drive, Valencia (661) 288-0080 Royal Tandoor 26532 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita (661) 263-7100

ITALIAN Bella Cucina Ristorante Italiano 27911 Seco Canyon Rd, Saugus (661) 263-1414 Buca di Beppo 26940 Theater Drive, Valencia (661) 253-1900 Italia Panetteria & Deli 27674 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia (661) 294-9069 Maria’s Italian-American Deli 22620 Lyons Ave, Newhall (661) 259-6261 Olive Garden 27003 McBean Parkway, Valencia (661) 799-8161 Piccola Trattoria 18302 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country (661) 299-6952 Presto Pasta 24375 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia (661) 284-7737

JAPANESE & SUSHI Achita Sushi 22913 Soledad Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita (661) 476-5522 Asako Sushi 27540 Sierra Hwy, Canyon Country (661) 251-6010 Bonsai Garden 19358 Soledad Canyon Rd, Cyn Country (661) 251-9008 Hibiki Restaurant 27625 Shangri La Dr., Canyon Country (661) 298-0273 I Love Sushi 26526 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita 661-673-5200 Kabuki 24045 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia (661) 799-8655 Kisho Japanese Teppan Grill & Revolving Sushi Bar 23430 Valencia Blvd, Valencia (661) 284-3856 Shogun Sushi Japanese Restaurant 26807 Seco Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita (661) 513-0015 Sushi 661 26850 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita (661) 252-9831

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DININGGUIDE JAPANESE & SUSHI Sushi Song Japanese Restaurant 22896 Copper Hill Dr, Santa Clarita (661) 297-5659 Xevichez Sushi Bar 24250 Town Center Dr #180, Santa Clarita (661) 288-1477 Yamato Restaurant 24947 Pico Canyon Road, Stevenson Ranch (661) 799-0707

KOREAN & MONGOLIAN Genghis Khan 24506 W. Lyons Avenue, Newhall (661) 254-0351 Gogi House 26524 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus (661) 263-0048 Kogiya 2 Korean BBQ 23410 Lyons Ave, Santa Clarita (661) 678-0999 Sam’s Flaming Grill 24802 Orchard Village, Santa Clarita (661) 222-9060 19433 Soledad Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita (661) 298-0115

25347 Wayne Mills Pl, Valencia (661) 254-2154 23874 Copper Hill Dr, Valencia (661) 294-1100 ZingGa Grill 26910 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita (661) 250-7592

MEDITERRANEAN Cafe O 20655 Soledad Canyon Rd, Cyn Country (661) 424-0401 Flame & Skewers 25870 McBean Parkway, Valencia (661) 799-7538

El Trocadero Mesquite Grill & Cantina 24274 Main Street, Newhall (661) 284-6615 La Cocina Bar & Grill 28022 Seco Canyon Road, Saugus (661) 297-4546 Las Rocas Mexican Grill 27923 Sloan Canyon Road Castaic (661) 257-6905 Solita Tacos & Margaritas 24201 Valencia Blvd., Suite 3470, Santa Clarita (661) 291-1399

PIZZA

Pizza Rev 24341 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia (661) 260-1257 Tomato Joes Pizza & Taps 19167 Golden Valley Road, Santa Clarita (661) 250-7550 Tomato Joes Pizza Express 27732 McBean Pkwy. Valencia (661) 263-8646 Toppers Pizza 23710 Valencia Blvd, Santa Clarita (805) 385-4444

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Manoushee Mediterranean Restaurant 27131 Sierra Hwy, Canyon Country (661) 251-6666

Ameci Pizza & Pasta 28013 Seco Canyon, Santa Clarita (661) 296-6131

Pierogi Spot 26511 Golden Valley Road, Santa Clarita (661) 254-4850

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Chi Chi’s Pizza 27117 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country (661) 252-4405 23043 Soledad Canyon Road, Saugus (661) 259-4040

Original Thai BBQ Restaurant 27530 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia (661) 257-6421

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ONGOING Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Stroll, shop and enjoy the sounds of Northpark Village Square evenings through Nov. 21 for the Autumn Nights Music Series. Great shops, restaurants and free concerts full of family friendly music to ease into those relaxing autumn evenings. Northpark Village Square, 27756 McBean Parkway, Valencia. Info: facebook.com/ events/2415899645364304/?event_time_ id=2415899655364303 Second Saturday of the month, 5 p.m. to midnight GlowHouse Gaming is bringing you a monthly tournament! This will count towards the Santa Clarita Power Rankings and Southern California Ultimate League. GlowHouse Gaming, 25061 Avenue Stanford, Suite 40 Santa Clarita. Info: facebook.com/events/410451549645550 Second Thursday of the month, 7-9 p.m. Dance to the beat, play an instrument and experience something unexpected with JAM Sessions, fun, interactive music and dance events hosted in conjunction with the Ford Theatre Foundation. The evening integrates live dance instruction from professional instructors with live band performances. Newhall Community Center, 22421 Market St., Santa Clarita. Info: thursdaysatnewhall.com/jamsessions Third Friday of the month, 7-9 p.m. Calling all performers and artists! Now is your time to get yourself out there at The Open Book’s Open Mic and Art Bazaar. Sign up as a performer, sign up as an artist to display your work or both! Performers may sign up for 15 minute time slots and artists may sign up for display space. All works must be original and family friendly. Open Book, 19188 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. Info: facebook.com/events/282386709378434/?event_ time_id=282386726045099

EVENTS BY DATE Tuesday, Oct. 8, 5-8 p.m. Bring out your boo crew for Cycle Gear’s Gear Guardians Bike Night. Come dressed as your favorite hero or villain for a costume contest for adults and children. There will be trick-or-treating for all boys and ghouls, giveaways and a demonstration on protective gear. This event is frightfully good fun for the whole family. Cycle Gear, 24510 Lyons Ave., Santa Clarita. Info: cyclegear.com/ stores/cycle-gear-newhall-california-store-9 Thursday, Oct. 10, 6-9 p.m. Sponsored

by Santa Clarita Valley’s VIP Network Group, “Hole Lot Of Fun” is an adults-only, yearly fundraiser benefiting local Santa Clarita Valley organizations Tidings For Teens and Veterans Advocacy. Ten contestants try to eat a pile of donut holes with their hands tied behind their backs! Join us for a night of fun, networking, great food, entertainment, music and, most importantly, giving! Valencia Country Club, 27330 Tourney Rd, Valencia. Info: vipnetworkgroup.com/events Friday, Oct. 11, 7-11 p.m. In celebration of the American Legion’s 100th year of service to America’s Veterans, the Women’s Auxiliary is hosting its first Oktoberfest-themed Texas Hold Em’ Tournament. There will be prizes awarded to the top three finalists and German Cuisine to be enjoyed during the event. Price does not include food. $50. Ticket sales end Oct. 8. American Legion Post 507, 24527 Spruce Street, Santa Clarita. Info: facebook.com/ events/373321443307390 Saturday, Oct. 12, 6 a.m. to noon Spacerock: the final trail running frontier: Prepare for an out-of-thisworld experience and enjoy spectacular trail running at the landmark Vasquez Rocks. These are the voyages of trail runners around the world. Your mission: to explore strange new trails, to seek out new life and new experiences, to boldly run where no one has run before. Vasquez Rocks, 10700 Escondido Canyon Rd, Agua Dulce. Info: spacerocktrailrace.com Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Celebrate 15 years of Circle of Hope by coming to the 2019 Afternoon Tea. Wander the lovely ballroom, enjoy music and entertainment, bid on silent auction selections, admire unique centerpieces and eat traditional tea savories. $85. Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Dr., Valencia. Info: circleof hopeinc.org/tea/ Saturday, Oct. 12, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prepare for the 17th Annual Rubber Ducky Festival. Once again it will be a fun, family friendly event with raffles, prizes and lots of fun things for the kids to do. Bridgeport Park, 23670 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia. Info: duckrace.com/scv Saturday, Oct. 12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come to the 15th annual Fun in the Sun Chili Cook-Off that is for a good cause! Bring your family and friends and taste chili from more than 30 teams. All proceeds benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Santa Clarita and Tri-Valley. Jack Bones Equestrian Center, 26983 Tapia Canyon Road, Castaic. Info: sosc.org/scvtv/chilicookoff Saturday, Oct. 12, 3-6 p.m. Come to the

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party of the year at Agua Dulce Winery’s Stompfest annual harvest party! Enjoy a grape stomping competition, Lucy look-a-like contest, live music, wine tasting, line dancing, food and more! Space is limited and reservations are required. $65. Agua Dulce Winery, 9640 Sierra Hwy, Agua Dulce. Info: (661) 268-7402, aguadulcewinery.com/wp/ Saturday, Oct. 12, 5:30-8:30 p.m. The Fil-Am Association of SCV, Inc. and the Santa Clarita Sister Cities have partnered to bring you the 2019 Bulaklakan or Festival of Flowers that will feature great Filipino food, music, dances, and a pageantry of flower princesses of all ages! $36. Santa Clarita Sports Complex, 20870 Centre Pointe Pkwy., Santa Clarita. Info: Jocelyn Reyes (661) 305-6928, fil-am-of-scv.ecwid.com/ Cultural-Event-p92106041 Saturday, Oct. 12, 6 p.m. Remember the good old days of radio when people had to use their imaginations, when the mind was a stage? Those days are back, only better because you can see, as well as hear, radio programs. Come to the Newhall Family Theatre’s presentation of “The Man with Bogart’s Face!” $25. Newhall Family Theatre, 24607 Walnut Street, Newhall. Info: eventbrite.com/e/the-man-withbogarts-face-tickets-71091132491 Saturday, Oct. 12, 8-10 p.m. Join the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center for the Santa Clarita International Guitar Festival’s inaugural performance under the musical direction of Bill Macpherson. This year’s lineup will feature Latin Grammy-winning composer Yalil Guerra Composer (Cuba), Independent Music Award-winner José Antonio Rodríguez (Spain) and Grammy

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Gallagher smashing his way to SCV for farewell tour By Perry Smith Signal Staff Writer

f you like lots of laughs and don’t mind a little bit of watermelon, literally, in your comedy, then there’s an upcoming show you should check out while there’s still time. Gallagher, who famously closes out each show by smashing a water-

melon on stage with a sledgehammer, is hosting his farewell tour, and stopping in Santa Clarita along the way. On Friday, Oct. 20, Gallagher is bringing his “signature sketch” to the SCV, which is “a pitch for the ‘SledgeO-Matic,’” according to the Canyon Santa Clarita website. The comedian is credited with more than 3,500 live shows — and

more than a dozen comedy specials on Showtime, but his most famous bit is his smashing finale. This national farewell tour has the comedian, who, according to his website, “literally INVENTED the television stand-up comedy special,” is zigzagging across the country in what’s expected to be his last tour. Check out the club’s website for a chance to see someone considered a

first-ballot comedy hall of fame talent later this month. Find the Canyon Santa Clarita on the ground floor of the Westfield Valencia Town Center. Get tickets at the box office 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. MondaySaturday, by phone at (888) 6455006, or via TicketMaster.com. For more info, visit Wheremusicmeets theSoul.com.

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Halloween costumes that should be popular this year

alloween is a chance to celebrate whimsy and fantasy and have fun. Halloween is not complete without dressing up in costumes and taking on an alternate persona. Many of the costumes people will covet this year involve the movie and television characters that have entertained the masses in the months leading up to October. With that in mind, these get-ups are poised to be plentiful as kids and adults begin their hunt for Halloween candy. “Fortnite” Gamers of all ages still can’t get enough of the multiplayer game that exploded on the scene in 2017. Fans are still going strong and may want to emulate their favorite characters from the battle. “Spiderman” Peter Parker’s European trip is put on hold when he agrees to help Nick Fury uncover some mysteries. The latest

Spiderman was highly anticipated, so Halloween revelers likely can’t wait to spin their own webs and don the suit. “Stranger Things” The incredibly popular Netflix series “Stranger Things” has sparked an entire subculture of fans. Now in its third season, viewers have immersed themselves in 1980s pop culture and the lives of the main characters. Whether they choose to go as a Demogorgon, Eleven, Dustin, Mike or Will, the sci-fi show is sure to spawn some recognizable costumes. “Infinity War” and “Endgame” Marvel gave fans two action-packed movies featuring a slew of characters from the Marvel cinematic universe. Fans can pick among Thanos, Thor, Captain America, Doctor Strange, or any of their movie and comic book heroes for Halloween fun. “Game of Thrones” Having recently finished its final season,

“Game of Thrones” enjoyed a remarkable and wildly popular run. Based on George R. R. Martin’s series of fantasy novels, the show became one of the most popular programs on television, attracting legions of fans following the antics in the Seven Kingdoms. People can pull from costumes emulating popular characters from the series.

“Disney” With the release of live-action versions of some of their animated films, Disney fanatics may once again channel Aladdin, Simba, Jasmine, Dumbo, and more. These are just a few of the costumes that are prime to be popular among Halloween tricksters this year. (MC)

Protective eyewear best way to cut the risk of eye injuries

ncouraging children to play sports can be good for their minds and bodies. However, players risk injury anytime they engage in sports play, and the eyes are among athletes’ most vulnerable body parts. The American Family Physician says sports cause more than 40,000 eye injuries each year. More surprisingly is that 90% or more of those injuries can be prevented. A 2018 study in the journal Pediatrics found that basketball caused almost 16% of eye injuries in children between 1990 and 2012. The next activities to cause the highest amounts of eye injuries included baseball or softball, and non-powder gun use, such as airsoft rifles and pellet guns. The American Academy of Ophthalmology advises that the singlebest way to protect the eyes during activities is through the use of protective eyewear. Regular glasses alone are not effective. The AAO indicates

Basketball has the highest rates of youth sports eye injuries. Wearing protective lenses can help prevent many eye injuries.

that protective eyewear should feature a type of lens made of a shatterproof plastic known as polycarbonate lenses.

This eyewear should be used during basketball, racquet sports, soccer and field hockey. Polycarbonate lenses are impact-resistant and

are the thinnest and lightest lenses available. Look for products that meet standards set forth by the American Society of Testing Materials. Some sports may require more extensive gear, such as a face mask. However, it can still be advisable to wear eye protectors under the face mask. The AFP says this is particularly true for “one-eyed athletes,” or those who have less than 20/40 vision in one eye, even when corrective lenses are used. The National Eye Institute says that most youth sports leagues do not currently require the use of eye protection. In order to safeguard young athletes, parents and coaches can insist that children wear safety glasses or goggles during games, even if the league doesn’t mandate it. An eye doctor can examine children’s eyes and make recommendations for prescription or nonprescription eye protection to be used during sports play. Learn more about eye health at www.aao.org. (MC)

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Donna’s Day: Creative Family Fun

Make Baked Apple Rings and Applesauce parchment-paper-lined pans, an adult should flip the rings over after 1 hour and return to oven for additional hour.)

By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer

aked apple rings are a tasty and nutritious snack you can make in your own kitchen on a chilly fall day. We use zesty apples that friends share with us from their backyard trees, or we buy them at farmer’s markets and apple orchards. The drying process concentrates the sweetness of the apples, making them an ideal snack food to grab between meals or to include with trail mix on a hike or bike ride. Enjoyable for adults and kids to make together, you also can turn any leftover raw end apple pieces into chunky applesauce in just minutes in the microwave.

Baked Apple Rings

Makes about 50 rings 4 firm apples 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup water

Heat oven to 250 F. Prepare pans. Place wire cooling racks on two large baking trays. Or line two large baking trays with parchment paper. An adult should core and cut the apples in 1/8-inch rings using a sharp knife or mandolin. There will be extra irregular-size pieces on the ends. Snack on them as you work or save for making microwave applesauce (see recipe).

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Remove from oven and enjoy! Cool before storing.

In a shallow dish, stir together lemon juice and water. Set prepared baking trays on the counter by ingredients. Young kids will enjoy dipping each slice into the lemon mixture and setting them on a rack or parchment paper. Edges may overlap slightly. Bake rings until dried with a leathery texture, about two hours. (If using

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2 cups apple chunks from cored apples of one or more varieties, peeled or unpeeled if you like (red peels may give a nice rosy color) 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Cook, uncovered at full power for 5 minutes. Remove and stir well. Cook an additional 5 minutes. Use a potato masher or whisk to mash and stir the apples into the liquid. Donna Erickson’s award-winning series “Donna’s Day” is airing on public television nationwide. To find more of her creative family recipes and activities, visit www.donnasday. com and link to the NEW Donna’s Day Facebook fan page. Her latest book is “Donna Erickson’s Fabulous Funstuff for Families.” ©2019 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.

Menus courtesy of Santa Clarita Valley School Food Services which serves these school districts: Castaic USD • Newhall USD • Saugus USD • Sulphur Springs USD

(choice of one entree, seasonal fruit and milk)

Monday, Oct. 7 Tuesday, Oct. 8

Thursday, Oct. 10 Thursday Nov. 7 8:30am

Microwave Chunky Applesauce

Combine ingredients in a deep, microwave-safe bowl.

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Wednesday, Oct. 9

Monday Oct. 21 6:30pm

Tip For added flavor, sprinkle a mixture of 2 teaspoons cinnamon and 1 tablespoon sugar over the rings before baking.

1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

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Yogurt & Crackers Breakfast Bun Cereal Chilled Fruit Fresh Fruit

BBQ Meatballs (chicken) & Mashed Potatoes Mini Corn Dogs (chicken) Dippin’ Chicken & Sauce Smart Choice Pizza Seasonal Salad Bar Brownie Cup

Breakfast Quesadilla Breakfast Bun Cereal Chilled Fruit Fresh Fruit Fruit Juice

Teriyaki Chicken over Rice Chicken Nuggets Bean & Cheese Burrito Smart Choice Pizza Seasonal Salad Bar Chocolate Chip Cookie

Pancake Sausage Stick* Breakfast Bun Cereal Chilled Fruit Fresh Fruit Egg & Sausage Wrap Breakfast Bun Cereal Chilled Fruit Fruit Juice

Baja Fish Taco Dippin’ Chicken & Sauce Deli Sandwich (turkey) Smart Choice Pizza Seasonal Salad Bar BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich Chicken Nuggets PBJ Sandwich & String Cheese Smart Choice Pizza Manager’s Choice Seasonal Salad Bar

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Exploring the Fresno fruit and vegetable trail

The Fresno County Fruit and Vegetable Trail is a self-guided tour through California’s agricultural heartland. There are orchards with fresh fruit bursting with flavor, and farm stands with a variety of fresh vegetables. PHOTO COURTESY VISIT CALIFORNIA By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer

t’s fall and now is the time to load up on fresh, justpicked-from-the-tree fruit. Load the family into the SUV and head out to the Fresno Fruit Trail to experience a day of family fun and great deals on fresh, healthy fruit. The best part of driving the Fresno Fruit Trail is the people you meet along the way. Most of these farm stands have been run by the same family for generations. It truly is a celebration of family fun. This is a great way to buy fruit directly from the farmers and support family farming.

The Fresno Fruit Trail

The Fresno County Fruit Trail, which is really the Fresno County Fruit and Vegetable Trail, is a self-guided tour through California’s agricultural heartland. The Fruit Trail celebrates the beauty, flavor and culture of this region. Enjoy orchards full of ripe fruit bursting with the flavors of California-grown fruit from the leading agricultural county in the world. The farm stands usually offer numerous fresh vegetables as well during this time of year. Don’t miss attractions Simonian Farms, a 1901 fruit stand run by the Simonian family for four generations. Its massive red barn encloses a model Western town complete with saloon, church, barber shop and schoolhouse. Wander through the collection of vintage tractors, restored gasoline pumps and antique balloon-tire bikes. Hillcrest Farm offers a miniature steam train ride around the farm’s peach and plum orchards. The owners design

and build their own fanciful locomotives, train cars and track. Where to stop Simonian Farms 2629 S. Clovis Ave., Fresno Info www.simonianfarms.com This farm stand offers fruits and vegetables, as well as one of the largest selections of dried fruit and nuts in the valley. It also offers family fun with Fresno’s newest attraction, Simonian Farms Old Town, a Western-themed town in a 5,000-square-foot barn that includes an Old West wine-tasting saloon, a Route 66 shooting gallery and general store. It showcases antiques and memorabilia. Great food, historic charm, ample parking

and clean public restrooms make this a favorite stop for locals and tourists from around the world. Hillcrest Farm 6943 S. Reed, Reedley Info www.hillcrestreedley.com This is the season to visit the pumpkin patch. Open weekends now through Oct. 27 you can ride the steam train around the farm or take a hay ride. Hot food, snow cones, nature trail and play house areas are available. During the winter months, the farm is also a Christmas Tree farm. Hudson Farms Fruit Stand 4300 S. Academy Ave., Sanger Info www.hudsonfarmssanger. com This family farm features tree-ripened, fresh-picked peaches, plums and nectarines, as well as vine-ripened tomatoes, Armenian cucumbers, seasonal vegetables and ornamental cut flowers. This on-farm stand also offers recipes and educational information about Fresno County agriculture. Circle K Ranch 8640 E. Manning Ave., Selma Info www.circlekranch.com See tree fruit orchards of peaches, plums, nectarines and grape vineyards, along with a packing house. The Country Store offers fresh fruit with a large selection of gift baskets and trays of California-grown jumbo raisins, almonds, walnuts, pistachios and dried fruit. Free tasting daily. Shade trees, picnic tables and beverages are also available.

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something was wrong, he was diagnosed with cancer in 2003. As a paramedic who was constantly saving others, Dubron had suddenly felt as though he wasn’t in control. “Never in a million years did cancer ever come up — I was 39,” he said. “All of a sudden I was told I had cancer, and I had no clue what to do.” He was given just one to three years to live. “I can remember stopping at work on the way home from that appointment and telling the guys that I wasn’t coming back.” Fortunately, after a second opinion, another doctor was able to surgically remove his cancer, and now he’s cancer-free 16 years later. “It impacted me so much,” he said. “I don’t have the words to adequately describe the disbelief when you’re diagnosed with cancer.” After his experience, he realized the need for a support network for firefighters, so he and fellow survivors

could help those who’d been diagnosed go through the process. “This little hare-brained idea for just the department ended up turning into a nonprofit organization that took off,” Dubron said.

Building a new network

The Firefighter Cancer Support Network, which Dubron founded in 2005, has now been endorsed by the state of California, International Association of Fire Fighters and the International Association of Fire Chiefs. His family, coworkers and the department were all instrumental in allowing his idea to come to fruition, as well as the IAFF Local 1014 union, which helped to bankroll the operation. “It is still today the only nonprofit organization that is by resolution supported by labor and management in the fire service in North America,” Dubron said, adding that in California, cancer is considered a job-related illness for firefighters because of what they’re exposed to. “The support end of it grew rapidly, because at the time when I founded the organization, there was little to nothing being said

Michael Dubron, an L.A. County firefighter and crew chief/paramedic in the seat of a Firehawk helicopter at L.A. County Fire. PHOTO BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL

about cancer in the fire service.” Dubron’s first 10-year goal was to raise awareness, followed by education, with the next 10 years going to measure the effectiveness. “Once we got in there and opened the door about cancer, we started changing the culture about how we do our business in the fire department,” he said. Since then, Dubron has been able to see the department become more

proactive, such as ordering second sets of gear for firefighters, requiring them to shower within an hour of service, emphasizing annual wellness exams and installing diesel exhaust-extraction systems in stations. “There’s so many people across the country and around the world that have just taken this idea and embraced it,” he said, “taking it steps beyond I had ever imagined.”

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as a “tech genius,” has built two apps for nonprofits before and said that he is excited by the support Scoreholio has from its users. Contino added he thinks that part of what made the app so popular was that it was free and received constant updates and support and that organizers could finally play in their own tournaments without worrying about tournament flow. “Having come from a nonprofit background, I love the idea of providing something for free,” Contino said. “Things like our Switchholio game mode is really popular and that something we provide for free that you couldn’t run without our software. There are other free apps that haven’t gotten an update in two years, but we’re at 48 in 14 months, and when people see that we’re including features that they suggest, they become fans.” Despite the massive growth and potential his app Scoreholio has had, Budhu says his favorite part of his cornhole journey remains seeing new players discover the sport. ““We didn’t set out to be millionaires,” Budhu said. “We’re still all about the common player. Watching players and leagues grow is still the most exciting part of this to me.”

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Teammates Norman Coe, left, and Ray Sanchez compete during Avenues Supported Living Services’ 3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament fundraiser in September. PHOTO BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL

growth has been all organic without any advertising. I can’t believe all these people are using our app that we made to make it easier to run cornhole at The Dude’s Brewery.” One of the biggest draws of Scoreholio is how much time and effort it saves for tournament organizers. Scoreholio allows registered players to sign into tournaments using unique QR codes, cutting what Budhu says is usually a 40-minute process for organizers down to five minutes. The app streamlines and automates the entire tournament process, which both allows organizers to play in their tournaments and cuts down tournament length from about nine hours to five. Two of the app’s most popular features are its ranking system and its variety of game modes. The app has local and global rankings for its players based on the player’s performance record, rather than the sheer number of tournaments they have competed in, like other ranking systems, Budhu said. Contino, whom Budhu describes

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Cancer support in the Santa Clarita Valley

H E A LT H

By Brennon Dixson Signal Staff Writer

Henry Mayo isn’t the only place to receive assistance though, as Circle of Hope also has a number of resources available to local residents, including a wellness center that is open to anybody who is a cancer patient or in recovery. “At the wellness center, we offer — free of charge — wellness classes, therapies and we have all sorts of massage classes, yoga, lectures and many other types of spiritual, education or fitness classes for people in any stage of recovery,” said Tricia Rasplicka, an office administrator at Circle of Hope. “We also have a support group that meets every other Tuesday, and that’s open to anybody who is interested in attending,” Rasplicka said, mentioning it’s available to family members, caretakers, survivors and newly diagnosed patients.

cancer diagnosis is often scary and overwhelming. It takes an enormous emotional, physical and financial toll on those with the disease and with their family and friends. However, in addition to the latest advances in treatments, interviews with Santa Clarita Valley health care providers repeatedly touched on a theme: A host of providers have partnered to provide a complete spectrum of care right here in our backyard.

Regular checkups

Family physician Dr. Christian Raigosa of Kaiser Permanente discussed the importance of screenings and regular check-ins with your personal physician. “As long as you’re on top of (your health) and you’re getting your screenings done,” Raigosa said, “you improve the likelihood of staying disease free.” It can also increase the odds of recovery by getting an early diagnosis. Lisa Ortega, Henry Mayo’s director of cancer services, concurred: “Screenings are important because the earlier we find something (like cancer), the better the outcome.” According to Ortega, breast and prostate cancer

Resources

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Hope’s Haven Cancer Wellness Center Facilitated by Circle of Hope 23033 Lyons Avenue, Suite 3 Newhall (661) 254-5218

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patients have a 98%, 5-year survival rate if the cancer is found early enough. “It’s estimated by 2020 that almost 1-in-3 people will get cancer in their lifetime, but it’s become much more of a chronic disease,” Ortega said, “so it no longer means you’re going to die because we can catch it earlier, and there’s more types of targeted therapies.” The staff at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital use the Sheila R. Veloz Breast Center for mammograms, but other doctors and primary care physicians also have the ability to perform the screenings, according to Ortega. “I think people should know there are resources out there to help them through the process,” Ortega said. “They’re not alone.” Ortega also noted the importance of understanding what is normal with your body so if you notice something that is not normal, “you can do something about it and get checked out.”

Support groups

Finding the right doctor who can provide adequate care is only part of the battle against cancer, according to local health care professionals. After a cancer diagnosis, patients and caregivers are usually left with feelings of fear, doubt and hopelessness, which is why it’s important for families to find a place where they feel they belong and can share their experiences. “Sometimes it’s just as hard on the caregivers as it is on the patients — or harder, because they have other things to take care of,” Ortega said.

Along with the wellness center, patients can also use Circle of Hope staff to find financial resources that can assist in lowering their treatment costs. “We can offer financial resources to those who qualify,” according to Rasplicka, which can be used to help with anything relating to cancer costs. “We don’t help pay any other bills,” Rasplicka said, “but we can help pay for surgery, medication and other cancer-related costs.” Residents in need of more specialized care have access to that through City of Hope, where they can find a myriad of surgeons and access to clinical trials in the SCV, according to Amanda Eglseder, physician relations liaison for City of Hope.

You are unique

The American Cancer Society is another resource for Santa Clarita Valley cancer patients. “They give free wigs from their office and you can set up a ride to treatment,” Eglseder said. “They also have six hotel partnerships,” which can make accommodations for caregivers or patients who live out of the area but require local care. “I think the most important thing to consider is don’t categorize yourself as another person who has cancer, because every cancer is different,” she said. “It’s based on your genetics, so another’s story isn’t necessarily going to become yours. Your age, genetic response, health and all that matters.” In general, cancer treatment is very standardized, Ortega said, “which I hope provides a peace of mind to readers because people will want to stay with their insurance. After all, it’s a pretty expensive endeavor (paying for cancer).” And local residents have no need to travel outside of the SCV, Ortega said, “because we all have the resources here. You can do everything here.”

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Readiness checklist — Five steps to prepare for buying a home

Here are some steps to consider:

or many Americans, making the jump to buying that first house is a significant achievement that allows them to put their mark on their own space, while creating room for family and pets.

• Research lenders and loan options. Identify a lender who has a breadth of home loan options, including low down payment mortgages, and who is willing to provide you with personalized guidance. Then just start the conversation.

Americans see homeownership as an investment in their future, yet they are concerned about the steps they need to take to put themselves into a position to buy, according to the How Americans View Homeownership survey conducted by The Harris Poll earlier this year. The study showed that 44% of non-homeowners identified saving for a down payment as a top barrier to buying — more so than any other obstacle. “Homeownership is very much a part of the American Dream, yet too many first-time buyers don’t know where to start,” says Liz Bryant, Wells Fargo Home Lending’s national retail

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sales leader. “We find that a great way to get moving down the path to homeownership is with a conversation. By reaching out to your mortgage lender, your banker or even a housing counselor, you can start putting together a plan that will help get you on your way.”

• Know your goal. Your mortgage consultant can help, and so can a financial health banker or a housing counselor. A discussion about spending, saving, debt and credit will help you make decisions about what you can afford, how much you need to save and whether you need to do work to improve your credit score. • Get your down payment ready. If you don’t already have one, create a budget for your monthly spending, so you can identify areas where you can save. Set aside unexpected windfalls, such as tax refunds, to grow savings. • Keep an eye on overall debt. While

there’s room for student loans and credit card debt, a good rule of thumb is to keep your overall debt level — including your new mortgage — at or below 36% of gross monthly income. • Think beyond the down payment. Consider setting aside 1-2% of the purchase price of your home each year for maintenance projects. If that seems like too much, start with less and work your way up. “Too many first-time buyers get intimidated by the down payment or the work they might need to do around credit,” says Bryant. “Many don’t realize that there are lending options available for homebuyers with a range of credit scores, and programs that require buyers to put as little as 3% down. It’s important to explore your options, take it step by step and work toward your homeownership goals.” (StatePoint) More readiness tips can be found at wellsfargo.com/financial-education/ homeownership/.

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By Robert Lamoureux Signal Contributing Writer

Pressure reducing valve Hey Robert, About eight months ago you recommended that I change out my pressure reducing valve at the front of my house because I was having problems with the water pressure inside. It’s been working great since then up until this weekend; then, all of a sudden the pressure is back down to nothing. This device is only 8 months old, what could be going on? — Steve Steve, Remove this PRV and take it back to where you purchased it, occasionally the PRVs will go bad like this. Replace it with new, adjust it and you’ll be good to go. This can happen, sometimes the rubber diaphragm on the inside may have sprung a leak causing it not to hold the pressure. Remember when I guided you the first time, we talked about not exceeding 70 lbs. of pressure. Ideally, if you do set it at 60 lbs. you will have enough pressure and volume going into your home. The difference of 10 lbs. will save on the water bill and you won’t see or feel the loss of pressure between the 60 lbs. and the 70 lbs. If you still have issues after replacing this, reach out to me. This is the first step and likely the answer, good luck to you. — Robert HOA-owned streets Robert, My name is George M., I’m a board of directors member here in Santa Clarita and we are in the discussion stages of blocking off our HOA due to high traffic and a multitude of other reasons. We are hearing many different opinions and it’s already created chaos. What is our best approach to tackling this, as far as finding out if we can even do such a thing? — George M.

George, The first thing is to determine if the HOA actually owns the streets, that’s number one. If they are city streets and not private HOA streets, it cannot be done. Once you find out that the HOA does own the streets, you’ll want to do a sketch of the idea you have and then head straight to the Fire Department. Present this idea to the Fire Department first, and be sure that they are in agreement, that you meet all of the necessary criteria for this. Be sure to get the initial approval in writing, showing your approach clearly so you have this documented. You’ll next head to the city’s Building Department and present this also. For this step you’ll also need to have some electrical plans drawn up unless you’re going solar. You’ll want to reach out to a gate contractor, and find out if your idea will work and get your proposals. They can also bid the electrical end, though they may sub out this part of the job. This could end up being a small fortune, depending on the availability of electrical in the immediate area of where you’d like to have gates installed. If you need a referral for a quality gate contractor, let me know. Best to have all of these ducks in order prior to your visits, but I’d for sure start with the Fire Department before anything else, or you may be wasting valuable time. — Robert

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He’ll also call out the specific measurements and then the building department will finalize authorization to move forward with the project. Definitely check out the ceiling area of the room below, and be sure that the joist are running in the right direction, then at least you’ll know that you could move in this direction once engineered and permitted. Good luck to you. Best of luck to you, — Robert Robert Lamoureux has 38 years of experience as a general contractor, with separate licenses in electrical and plumbing contracting. He owns IMS Construction Inc. in Valencia. His opinions are his own, not necessarily those of The Signal. Opinions expressed in this column are not meant to replace the recommendations of a qualified contractor after that contractor has made a thorough visual inspection. Email questions to Robert at robert@imsconstruction.com. Santa Clarita Valley Burial & Cremation Service FD-1952

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BEAUTY

Regrowing and caring for hair after chemotherapy

hemotherapy and radiation are common treatment options for people who have been diagnosed with cancer. While radiation may be targeted at specific areas, chemotherapy is systemic. This means it affects the entire body. As a result, as chemotherapy kills fast-growing cancer cells, it also kills or slows the growth of healthy cells, including hair cells, that divide and grow quickly, explains the National Cancer Institute. When chemotherapy treatment is completed, the body is typically capable of regenerating new hair, but that can take some time. Women may have strong concerns and fears regarding hair loss and what their hair may look like when it begins to regrow. Understanding what to expect and what they can do to facilitate the regrowth of hair can help women better handle what lies ahead. New hair typically begins to grow within one to two months of the last

Chemotherapy kills fast-growing cancer cells, it also kills or slows the growth of healthy cells, including hair cells, that divide and grow quickly.

chemo treatment. Breastcancer.org says people who have undergone chemotherapy may notice soft fuzz forming on their head roughly two to three weeks after the end of chemo. This will be followed by real hair growing at its normal rate one month afterward. Two months after the last treatment, an inch of hair can be expected. How hair grows back elsewhere on the body varies from person to

person. Experts at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Dermatologic Care Center at Northwestern University in Chicago recommend speaking with a doctor if hair is not regrowing quickly. This can be a result of low levels of iron or zinc or even thyroid problems. To help the process along, some doctors suggest the use of supplements like biotin. There is some evidence that taking biotin can help thicken and

speed up the growth of hair and nails, but more research is needed. Rogaine®, the baldness treatment, also may be advised, as it’s been shown to speed hair regrowth in breast cancer patients who have lost their hair, advises Health magazine. It is not uncommon for hair grown after chemotherapy to look and feel different from hair prior to treatment. Someone who once had straight hair may develop a wavy mane afterwards. As hair grows in, certain areas on the head may grow faster than others. Working with an experienced stylist can help a person achieve a look that is evened out and stylish at any length. Cutting hair won’t make it grow faster, but it can help a woman return to a sense of normalcy. It can be nerve-wracking to wait for hair to regrow after chemotherapy. But patience and understanding the road ahead can assuage any fears breast cancer patients may have about regrowing their hair. (MC)

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a pair means being able to pull them out every couple of years and being right on trend. Remember the boot-cut jeans of the 1990s? Today’s incarnations are a little more flared and boast a groovy appeal, borrowing a little from the flower power styles of decades ago. These full-length favorites can work well with a little heel. And when done in a dark wash, they easily can be dressed up for a night out. Many straight-leg and flared varieties are now being embellished with high-rise waists and button flies for even more styling power. The popularity of skinny jeans shows little signs of slowing down. A comfortable blend of denim and stretch, these jeans hug curves and taper at the ankle. Ideal for fall, they easily tuck into tall boots or can be cuffed and worn with shorter booties or ballet flats. Less rigid than mom jeans, they’re cozy enough to feel like yoga pants, but look more tailored when stepping out. Jeans are here to stay with ever-evolving styles. (MC)

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PETS

What you need to get started for those smaller pets

ats and dogs may get much of the attention, but small pets can bring just as much to a household as their larger counterparts. Diminutive in size but not personality, hamsters, guinea pigs, ferrets, reptiles, mice and more may be just the right fit for those who desire a pet, but may not have the space or money for large animals. The American Pet Products Association’s 2017-18 National Pet Owners Survey found that 7.9 million households had birds, 6.7 million had various small animals and 4.7 million included assorted reptiles. The pet sitter company PetBacker says 9% of Canadians own pets such as fish; birds; small mammals, such as hamsters; and reptiles. They may be smaller in size, but these pets still need a variety of gear.

Environment

Most small pets will spend the majority of their time in a cage or a tank. In this environment, the pets will need bedding or some type of cage lining. Wood chips and shavings, shredded newspaper or hay are often used. Reptiles and amphibians may have special needs to help regulate temperature. Gravel, stones and rocks may be used. Always consult with a veterinarian or a pet supply expert regarding the correct set-up for a small pet’s environment to ensure the animal’s health and well-being.

Toys and other gear

Small animals need items to provide mental stimulation and physical activity. These items do not need to be complicated or expensive. A gerbil

for a quality hamster food and avoid snacks and treats. Hamsters tend to horde food, so they may take food they really do not need. Certain lizards will eat mealworms, crickets or other insects. Research which fresh foods can be mixed with commercially produced foods for optimal health. Feeding bowls, bottles or small dishes also will need to be purchased when addressing small pets’ dietary needs, offers the pet retailer Petco. Veterinarians can be a great resource in regard to how to care for small pets. (MC)

They may be smaller in size, but these pets still need a variety of gear.

or hamster may appreciate an empty toilet paper tube to run through. Some pets like to race around in plastic balls, while others will be satisfied digging and burrowing through bedding. Tube mazes or hiding places also may fit the bill. Birds like hanging mirrors and other colorful toys on which they can perch or peck.

Nutrition

Food is another consideration when starting out with small animals. They may not eat as much or as often as a dog or cat, but they, too, have specific dietary requirements. For example, Banfield Pet Hospital says overfeeding is a big issue with hamsters, so look

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TIMERANGER

Death Cults, Machine Guns & Outlawing the Dreaded Butt … Hello, saddlepals. Did you survive another riotous Santa Clarita Saturday night? C’mon. Splash a little Perrier into those red and swollen eyes. Grab your Sunday Stetson, spurs and, well — underwear, clothes, a sofa pillow. We’ve a truly most interesting ride today through the back canyons of SCV history. Who knows. We might even take a peek at some naked people. All for the sake of history, of course … WAY BACK WHEN & THEN SOME

• That’s about every gun in the SCV Back on Oct. 8, 1858, the first Butterfield Overland stagecoach rode through Newhall, Saugus and San Francisquito Canyon. They were greeted in Newhall by a 100-gun salute by the local cowboys and yahoos. When applying for work, do note that “Yahoo” always looks good on a resume … • The Surrey Cafe Then on Oct. 12, 1915, the Surrey post office officially changed its name to Saugus. In an odd coincidence with no relationship of which I’m aware, William S. Hart’s middle name was Surrey. Isn’t that a hoot? Another funny thing. In the early 20th century, locals of Saugus/ Surrey had a friendly feud about what to call themselves. In fact, two neighboring store owners painted a white line on the wooden sidewalk separating their two adjacent stores, with a “Welcome to Saugus” on one side and a “Welcome to Surrey” on the other. OCT. 6, 1919

• The slippery market highway W. F. Erwin, who was in charge of maintaining the local roads, was busy lowering the brand-new cut linking Happy Valley with Newhall. Market Street was at first so steep that after ol’ W.F. oiled the dirt road, the cars used to slide right down it. In fact, the very first car to cross the connecting road got into an accident. Instead of turning onto Cross Street, a Model T just kept roaring through the intersection. Sadly, it was a “T” intersection and the historic driver hit an oak. Wasn’t hurt though. • Dogs of war The Mighty Signal printed a rather non-prophetic political cartoon on its front page from 100 years back. It was a drawing of a vicious dog named “WAR.” The pooch

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had a muzzle on it with the label, “LEAGUE OF NATIONS.” Signal owner Ed Brown was a World War I vet … OCT. 6, 1929

• Check out this extreme SCV movie trivia!! To this date, one of the largest movie sets was constructed in Saugus to film an Al Jolson and Marie Dresler film. The movie was called, “Mammy.” The film was a spin-off from Jolson’s historic and highly successful, “The Jazz Singer,” America’s first talking picture. Jolson, by the way, was the son of a rabbi and was going to be a cantor instead of an actor. He first did his “Mammy” song in black-face on a San Francisco vaudeville stage in 1909. And no. He didn’t go to school with Tom Frew. • When we get back, don't forget to buy an ad Now here’s an item from The Mighty Sig that is true today as it was 70 years ago: “You Can Drive Your Car Without Gasoline If You Go Down Hill. YOU CAN RUN YOUR BUSINESS WITHOUT ADVERTISING, BUT ONLY GOING DOWN HILL.” Best all of you people who aren’t running ads first thing Monday, go place one. With us. That’s 259-you-know-the-1234-rest … • Hart high's first planned location Locals were talking about establishing a high school in the SCV as far back as the 1920s. Another organized movement jump-started in October of 1929. Hart High didn’t open until 1946, although there was some talk about opening a high school here during World War II — in Canyon Country! • A forgotten revolutionary war battle in Newhall? Jack Sanders found a bona fide NRA curiosity up in Rice Canyon. It was a musket ball from one of those really, really old rifles.

• Miss those night riders A group of about 50 riders participated in their monthly full-moon horseback ride through Placerita Canyon, followed by a barbecue. Up until a few years ago, Liz Faranelli used to hose moonlit rides at Don-E-Brook Farms up San Francisquito Canyon … • A little catholic trivia Our Lady of Perpetual Help held its formal dedication for their new chapel. OLPH used to be at the corner of what is today Walnut and Lyons. Catholic services were held in a wide variety of temporary locations. The first, of course, was at the Mission San Francisco near what is now the Magic Mountain employee parking lot. The old “temporary” chapel was in the same location since the 1920s. Prior to that, from 1911 to the 1920s, it moved around Newhall with padres from the San Fernando Mission coming up to offer services. A father Sugranes began passing the plate for funds to build that “first” 20th century church and three years later, in 1914, they laid the first cornerstone. OCT. 6, 1949

• Back in the day when you'd get a whipping and then some Two small boys were arrested for derailing a work car near Lang station in upper Canyon Country. They had placed several large iron brakes on the tracks. Fortunately, it was the small work vehicle and not a fast-moving passenger train. OCT. 6, 1959

• Does that count as an assault rifle? For the second time in 1959, a group of young men were arrested for target practicing in a distant Santa Clarita canyon. Actually, the problem wasn’t the shooting. It was the gun the boys were using. The lads had bought a giant German 20-mm anti-tank gun and were aerating the local hillsides with it. OCT. 6, 1969

• How about them Cowboys? Canyon High won their first football game ever 50 years back, beating Chaminade, 29-6. Ricky Deising scored four touchdowns, but, let the record state that was on the Sunday sandlot tackle football game at Sierra Vista …

• It's pronounced, 'Chewynards.' Here’s an interesting tidbit. Before CalArts moved up here to Valencia, it was known as the Chouinard Art School. The campus had been in downtown Los Angeles for 50 years and was a traditional art school. • No buts about it A half-century back, the county Board of Supervisors outlawed the displaying of bare breasts and buttocks. Well. It was jolly well about time. And yes. It was specifically worded to outlaw the freeing of female breasts and buttocks. Which isn’t a bad garage band name. An accompanying Signal editorial by Scott Newhall was against the measure. • Happy Birthday, Steve Fifty years ago this week, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church held their grand opening. Russ Minter was the first reverend. OCT. 6, 1979

• The Castaic death cult Castaic ranch property owned by the Peoples Temple was put on the selling block. The cult owned nearly $10 million in various holdings, including 65 acres off Charlie Canyon. Asking price was $1,500 an acre. A court ordered all the Peoples Temple assets dissolved after its leader, the Rev. Jim Jones, had 998 of his followers join him in a poison-laced Flavor-Aid suicide in the jungles of Guyana. • Not only that, but Jimmy shares my birthday Actor James Garner (“Maverick,” “Rockford”) was in town to catch a race at the Saugus Speedway. He got a bonus of witnessing not one, but two major league fistfights between drivers after two separate accidents. Drat. Wish I could just spend the rest of Sunday moseying with you dear companions. Thanks for the good company. Time for us to return to the here-and-now. No need to fret. See you in seven with another exciting Time Ranger/SCV history adventure. Until then — ¡Vayan con Dios, amigos! John Boston has been writing about SCV history for more than 40 years. Read his historical tome, “Images of America: The Santa Clarita Valley” on Amazon.com. Check out his History of The Mighty Signal series on Saturdays on A1.

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SENIORLIVING

Medicare open enrollment tips to save money

edicare open enrollment is about to kick off. For most people already enrolled in Medicare, the annual open enrollment period (Oct. 15 through Dec. 7) is the only opportunity to make changes to your existing Medicare coverage. Even if you are happy with your Medicare coverage, you should take the time to explore your options. There may be a plan that is better suited to your health and financial needs that could save you hundreds of dollars in the upcoming year. During open enrollment, Medicare beneficiaries can switch Part D prescription drug plans; switch Medicare Advantage plans, which offer health (and often drug) coverage through private insurers; switch from Original Medicare, administered by the federal government, to Medicare Advantage; or switch from Medicare Advantage back to Original Medicare. All changes made to coverage during open enrollment take effect Jan. 1. Dan Klein, president and CEO of the Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation, an independent charitable organization dedicated to helping people afford out-of-pocket costs for prescribed medications, offers the following tips for navigating Medicare open enrollment.

Do your homework

Take the time to shop around and understand the benefits and costs of each plan so you can find the coverage that works best for you. Changes to your health status, doctors or other healthcare providers, prescription drugs or budget may mean that your current plan is no longer the most cost-effective choice. Insurance companies can also make annual changes to their plans that might affect the drugs covered, provider networks and out-of-pocket costs.

Make sure your doctors and providers are in-network

Before selecting a Medicare Advantage plan, check that your preferred doctors, hospitals and pharmacies are in the plan’s provider network. If you visit a doctor, hospital or pharmacy

that is outside of the network, you will likely have to pay more. If your insurance company has changed your plan’s provider network for next year, you may want to use Open Enrollment to switch to a plan that will include your current doctors, hospitals and pharmacies in-network to lower your medical costs. Note With Original Medicare you can go to any doctor that accepts Medicare patients.

Make sure your medications are covered

Medicare Part D helps cover the cost of prescription drugs. Many Medicare Advantage plans provide prescription drug coverage, as well. It’s important to ensure that your plan covers the medications you need and that the plan’s network of pharmacies makes it convenient for you to access your drugs. Switching prescription drug coverage, or even adding it for the first time, can help make the critical medical treatments you need less expensive.

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GARDENING

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tepping outdoors and picking a freshly grown vegetable is a joy for many homeowners who like to garden. Growing vegetables at home offers many benefits. In addition to providing a worthwhile hobby that can increase your physical activity, having control over your own produce can reduce exposure to a number of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. This translates into foods that are healthier for the body and the environment. Gardens also can help the average person save money on often costly produce, all the while reducing gardeners’ carbon footprints. Waiting to reap the rewards of a harvest can try the patience of those accustomed to satisfying their needs on a moment’s notice. This is especially true for young gardeners who have grown up in a society that increasingly provides immediate gratification. While tomatoes, peppers and watermelons require long growing seasons, many other fruits and vege-

tables grow much faster. This offers plenty of bounty in a short time for those who may have gotten a later start on their gardens or simply don’t have the patience to wait on the more time-consuming growers. Arugula Some people call arugula “rocket” because of just how quickly it grows. The green has been growing in popularity as a salad starter or vegetable side dish. Simply cut the leaves when they are large enough and as needed for recipes. Other fast-growing greens include kale, chard mustard greens and watercress. Radishes Radishes are typically ready for harvest about one month after planting, making them among the fastest-growing vegetables around. Snap beans Beans can be steamed, added to salads or eaten raw with dips. They’re often a summer staple. Some of the fastest producers are ready to harvest in about 50 days. Turnips Both the roots and the leaves of turnips can be eaten, and

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E T H I C A L LY S P E A K I N G

Lemons and the Search for an RV Park Solution

On the Erosion of Ethics in Our Civil Discourse

By The Signal Editorial Board

By David Hegg

hey’re making lemonade out at the Cali Lake RV Resort. Perhaps not literally, but right now it might seem appropriate to raise a lemonade toast to what is hopefully a brighter future for Cali Lake and its residents, after the county and the state have backed off from an enforcement action — at least for now — that would have shut down unpermitted sites at the RV park, forcing many residents to find another place to live. The final chapter of the story hasn’t been written yet, but the circumstances that led up to this point have amounted to a bucket of lemons. The Acton park was originally permitted to have 21 mobile home lots and 26 RV lots, for a total of 47. Such permits and regulations exist for reasons, including sanitation, available resources and infrastructure, and reasonable limitations on land use. However, over time, it became clear to the park’s ownership and management that, in an era when housing is expensive, particularly in this region, there were many people who looked to Cali Lake as a potential place to park, for an extended period of time. Rather than turn them away, Cali Lake made room for them. Technically, it was illegal, but the ownership contends they were driven not as much by lawlessness or a profit motive as they were by a desire to provide those people a safe place to live. A June inspection by the state Department of Housing and Community Development revealed that the park had “constructed 49 unapproved and unpermitted spaces and utilities including electrical, sewer and water connections,” totaling 96 occupied spaces, according to department spokeswoman Alicia Murillo. There were other code violations,

too, all of which led to a September notice from the state that those unapproved sites would need to be unoccupied within 30 days. So, where would those people go? Homelessness is, of course, a significant problem in Los Angeles County, and no one wants to enforce policies that result in more homeless individuals and families. Thankfully, cooler heads are prevailing, at least for now, on all sides. L.A. County, with leadership from Supervisor Kathryn Barger, whose district includes the Santa Clarita Valley and Cali Lake, is working with the state and extending that grace period to allow the park’s owner and management to correct the code violations and obtain the needed permits to properly add the new sites to the park. “The agreement we arranged allows RV tenants to remain onsite and not worry about being displaced,” Barger said in a prepared statement. “My team has reached out to Assembly member Christy Smith’s office to see if we can achieve a similar arrangement with the state.” Next week, county and state officials are set to meet with Cali Lake residents and management to discuss the progress and the options. Hopefully, when all is said and done, the RV park’s issues will be legally resolved and the residents will be allowed to remain. For now, at least, it seems as if there are well-meaning people on all sides — the county, the state and the RV park — who want to take a bad situation and make it right. Lemonade, anyone?

n the 1988 movie “You’ve Got Mail,” Meg Ryan’s character laments over her inability to respond to a mean-spirited conversationalist with equally mean words. At an important point in the movie, however, she finds this ability and unleashes on another person some well-deserved animosity. She describes the experience to an online friend like this: “And an amazing thing happened. I was able, for the first time in my life to say the exact thing I wanted to say at the exact moment I wanted to say it. And, of course, afterwards, I felt terrible, just as you said I would. I was cruel, and I’m never cruel. And even though I can hardly believe what I said mattered to this man — to him, I am just a bug to be crushed — but what if it did? No matter what he’s done to me, there is no excuse for my behavior.” Apparently our society has moved miles past such sentiment. Today it is all the rage to be cruel, hurling personal insults and characterizing opponents in the worst possible way. As never

before, civil discourse has eroded into a slough of hateful name-calling and unvarnished disrespect. Worse, those involved seem unashamed to be participants in such a malice-filled, derogatory activity. We see this every day as our nation’s leaders harangue about the political topic du jour. More and more we watch any hope of collaborative solutions sink beneath the vitriolic verbal skirmishes that roll like a polluted tide over the very people tasked with finding a way out of our pressing problems. I also see it in the current theological battles that are raging between those who publicly declare they represent the Prince of peace. Now, don’t get me wrong. I am all for truth. Truth must be unflinchingly presented, promoted and courageously defended against all attempts to degrade or upend it. But for centuries civilized discourse has been the high road, even among those who disagreed violently, and even harbored personal animosity toward their opponents. The See HEGG, page 41

READERLETTERS

Trump Is at it Again Donald Trump is at it again, abusing his powers, which seems to be a daily occurrence, in asking a foreign government to help him win the 2020 election. (Thanks to) the (Robert) Mueller report, we all knew that Russia interfered in the 2016 election. Trump denying the interference doesn’t deter from the fact that it is true.

Not fake news. The man is a master of extortion, so why not try and extort the Ukrainian to help win another fake presidency, which will give him two fake presidencies, the first one in 2016. In doing so, Trump has overstepped himself again, and to repeat myself, it seems to be a daily occurrence, to overthrow or ruin the rule of law. See LETTERS, page 41

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Borderline Fallout: Yes, Putting Partisanship We’ve Politicized That, Too Aside, Honoring Our Duty By Tim Whyte Signal Editor

hen Ventura County Sheriff ’s Sgt. Ron Helus went into the Borderline Bar and Grill on that fateful night Nov. 7, he was interested in just one thing: Saving lives. He gave his own life doing it. The sergeant was one of 13 killed in the mass shooting before the suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Meeting the definition of a hero, facing an active shooter, Sgt. Helus laid down his life trying to save others. Too bad our political environment is devoid of such selflessness. This past week, Sgt. Helus’ memory was dealt the ultimate disrespect: “The Blue Bowl,” a flag football game, planned to be held today at a high school in Ventura County as a fundraiser for Helus’ family and those of other fallen law enforcement officers, was postponed indefinitely. (Read: canceled.) Why, you may ask? Well, the organizers say it’s because they had the temerity to invite — gasp! — Republicans. Yeah, I know. We can’t have “those people” — Republicans — in any form of public life in the People’s Republic of California. I heard a Republican family is trying to move into my neighborhood. I believe there’s a petition circulating to stop them. Here’s what happened: Sgt. Helus’ heroics are well-chronicled. When a shooter started killing people at the Borderline night club in Thousand Oaks — a destination frequented by many of Santa Clarita’s young people who like country music and line dancing — Sgt. Helus was one of the first responders to arrive. More concerned with the safety of others than his own, he entered

the club to help people escape. He was shot and killed, doing his job and rising to the call of duty. Fast forward almost a year, and the Fallen Officers Foundation has been planning the Blue Bowl fundraiser. They invited a Ventura County sheriff ’s honor guard to be part of the ceremonies. The bipartisan slate of invited speakers included Gov. Gavin Newsom’s public safety liaison, a Democratic assemblywoman and, according to one report, a Democratic congresswoman, too. And, two people who happen to be Republicans: Singer Joy Villa, a supporter of President Trump, was to sing the national anthem, and actor Scott Baio — who, to me, will always be Chachi from “Happy Days” — was invited to speak. Baio was a member of Helus’ church congregation and also happens to be a Republican who ardently supports Trump. Uh oh. Mike Randall, vice president of the Fallen Officers Foundation, told FOX 11 that Thousand Oaks Police Chief Tim Hagel objected to the presence of Republicans — should we just call them “The R-word”? He said Hagel told him he was contacted by Democratic Assemblywoman Jacqui Irwin, who was aggravated because her past election opponent, Republican attorney Ronda Kennedy, was invited, too. Randall told the TV station that Hagel pulled the sheriff ’s honor guard from the event. “[Hagel] basically said over and over in the conversation this is not Trump country, that slogan ‘Make America Great’ is not favorable, popular, within 1,200 square miles, that we don’t want Republicans here. I could not believe it,” he told FOX 11. “We were totalSee WHYTE, page 41

By Katie Hill Congresswoman

rowing up here, it didn’t matter if you were a Republican or a Democrat. Actually, most people I grew up with considered themselves independents because they thought neither party represented them. My mom is a Democrat, my dad is a Republican, and at my family dinner table we have always been able to talk to each other from a place of mutual respect. The national media and career politicians don’t know what it’s like to grow up here — to graduate from Saugus High School or to work through College of the Canyons and CSUN as a server at Islands on McBean. When I hear people spin big national news, it’s clear that they don’t know what communities like ours go through. That’s why I ran for Congress. While we may not be able to agree on everything, we can agree that service to our community is what’s most important. And a functioning, transparent democracy is vital to serving our community. Two weeks ago, the House opened an impeachment inquiry into the President. I’ll be honest — deciding whether to impeach the president is not a responsibility I wanted, and it certainly was not my priority when I ran. But, it is a responsibility I accepted when I swore an oath to uphold, protect, and defend our national security and Constitution. Supporting an official inquiry is the toughest decision I’ve had to make since taking office and is one I made only when it became very clear that our security and our democracy were jeopardized. Through his own admission, a whistleblower complaint, and a corroborating memo released by the White

House, we’ve learned that the president abused his power for personal gain. He did this by asking the Ukrainian president to launch an investigation into his political opponent while withholding taxpayer-funded and congressionally allocated military aid — aid intended to protect Ukraine from one of our most dangerous adversaries, Russia. The independent inspector general within the president’s administration deemed this “an urgent concern,” and I agree. If they are introduced, my vote on articles of impeachment will not be a vote I come to lightly. I know how divisive an issue this has been, and will continue to be. But we cannot let partisan politics interfere with the responsibilities assigned to Congress in the Constitution, and I hope my colleagues, regardless of party, will uphold their oath. In this challenging time, the last thing we need is more partisan rhetoric. That’s why I am frustrated that the national media wants to only talk about impeachment and that the president insists Democrats are solely focused on persecuting him instead of solving the nation’s problems. It’s not helpful and it’s not accurate. I work with my Republican colleagues every single day. Together, Democrats and Republicans in the House have passed hundreds of bills with overwhelming support by the American people that are simply sitting in the Senate, waiting for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to allow for a vote. I’ve personally introduced two bills in the last two weeks — one with my Republican colleague Anthony Gonzalez to protect public trust by fighting deepfake-altered videos, and one to See HILL, page 41

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fact is, throughout history the best have known that conversational heat is the enemy of intellectual light. As a pastor I have had my share of criticism. When you stand and represent God, and call on people to obey his Word, conflict is inevitable and criticism becomes almost an everyday event. I don’t find this wearying when it comes wrapped in an attitude of

partnership, helping us all be better at loving Christ. But when it comes riding in on hateful, angry and cruel words, it hurts way more than it helps. In fact, it doesn’t help at all. In the study of logic we learn early on the fallacy known as ad hominem. Literally, “against the man,” this fallacy simply means that demeaning the messenger actually does nothing to falsify the message. Those who can’t argue the issue often resort to attacking those who hold it, as though a person with flaws could not, at the

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ly floored by this comment, ‘The only thing,’ and I quote, ‘The only thing you coulda made this worse, Mike, was to invite Dick Cheney and Sarah Huckabee Sanders,’ and I went, ‘Wow are you kidding me?’” However, there’s always another side of the coin. Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub issued a Nixle alert on Wednesday objecting to Randall’s characterization of Hagel, and said it was the organizers, not Hagel, who politicized the event. “I initially gave my approval for support of the event organized by this out-of-state group,” Ayub’s statement said. “As we drew closer to the actual event, they seemed to become more focused on political agendas, and less and less so on the victims and their families. I felt it was in the best interest of the department, the victims, and our community to not directly participate in the event, which the organizers have since canceled. “The event organizers have now launched a vicious and calculated social media campaign against the

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support low-income college students. Last week, we also introduced the Lower Drug Costs Now Act, which is the most comprehensive legislation ever to tackle the cost of prescription drugs. I’m proud to have played a role in developing key aspects of this bill

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I will not try go through the ugly details involving Rudy Gi-

same time, speak the truth. Frankly, I am sick of it. I am sick of hearing our politicians spew disrespectful garbage about their opponents, on both sides of the aisle. I am sick of hearing pastors and theologians demean the very truth they hold by promoting it with hateful invective aimed at their opponents’ character. And personally, I am weary of being the pin cushion for every disgruntled person who disagrees with my opinions, decisions, or beliefs. How about we all just take a deep breath, grab a cup of coffee together as

Ventura County Sheriff ’s Office — and specifically against Commander Tim Hagel, who serves as the chief of police for the city of Thousand Oaks, as he has done honorably for the past several years. During the past year, since the Borderline crisis, Commander Hagel has been both professionally and personally involved with all those impacted by the Borderline tragedy.” Who do you believe? I suppose in today’s environment, you’ll believe whoever’s side you were on in the first place — because it doesn’t seem like anyone on either side is willing to actually listen to the other. It would have been wrong for Randall and the Republicans to try to exploit the event by turning it into a de facto MAGA rally. If that was what they were doing, shame on them — although the presence of Democrats on the guest list, at least on the surface, makes it seem like that wasn’t what was happening. It would also be wrong, and downright childish, for the sheriff ’s office and Assemblywoman Irwin to play hardball and threaten to pull out unless Baio, Villa and the other Republicans were uninvited. As is often the case, the truth is probably somewhere in the middle. Regardless of who’s to blame, we

because of people like Donna, a constituent who has been forced to choose between the cost of her cancer medication and treatment for her grandkids’ autism. That’s the reality for too many people — we need real solutions and I’m hopeful that this is legislation we can pass. And all the while, the service of our community continues. To date, my office has returned nearly $800,000 in benefits to people in our community uliani’s involvement in the abuse of power. I will leave it up to you read the facts, not fake news, to see how deplorable this abuse of power was and still is.

intelligent, civilized people, and actually listen to one another before lobbing atomic word bombs at each other’s soul. After all, aren’t we supposed to love our neighbors and our enemies? Seems to me that includes everyone, and – by the way – like it or not, we’re in this together. David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident.“Ethically Speaking” appears Sundays.

know WHAT is to blame: partisan bickering, over an event that should have been a bipartisan no-brainer. So, the flag football game got postponed/canceled. And the donations that were collected in advance are reportedly being returned to the donors. This is how far we’ve sunk, folks. People can’t even get along well enough to put political differences aside to have a flag football game to raise funds to help the family of a law enforcement officer who made the ultimate sacrifice to save others. Such hate. Whether he was right or wrong about how the political scuffle started, Randall was 100% correct on this point: When Sgt. Helus went into the Borderline, with shots being fired, he didn’t look around and ask who was a Republican and who was a Democrat. All he saw was young people in danger, and he died trying to help them. And today, even in his memory, people can’t be bothered to reach a hand across the aisle. Despicable. Tim Whyte is editor of The Signal. His column appears Sundays. On Twitter: @TimWhyte.

and my team has taken on more than 300 cases to help fight bureaucracy and make government work for us. But in order to uphold my commitment to you, I have to also uphold my commitment to the Constitution and to rooting out government corruption. This is a divisive time, but our community is so much stronger than all of that division. We can set an example for the country as a community of individuals who don’t need to be told what Trump seems to have a an uncanny knack of raising his head, determined to destroy America’s democracy. Lois Eisenberg, Valencia

to do or how to feel, who have policy differences and often disagree, but who always put their shared values first. That’s what growing up here meant to me, and that’s what I believe it will continue to mean for generations to come. Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, represents the 25th Congressional District, which includes the Santa Clarita and Antelope valleys. Submit a Letter to the Editor

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Little things add up — and up, and up By Jim Mullen Signal Contributing Writer

just made Japanese-style chicken from a recipe I found online. I printed out a list of ingredients and headed for the grocery store, because for some reason, I couldn’t find anything called mirin in my fridge. Or sesame seeds, or scallions, or a few other things the recipe called for. After spending $28 on ingredients — it turns out that you can’t buy a half-cup of sake; you have to buy the whole bottle — and two hours making the sauce, marinating the chicken and then broiling it, I ended up with what turned out to be some mediocre teriyaki chicken. Even though the recipe was called “Chicken Yakatori.” Had I known it was just teriyaki, I would have just bought a bottle of teriyaki sauce for $3.68. Which I did, a few days later. On that trip to the store, all I bought was that one bottle of sauce. I paid for it, and then out came the receipt: over a foot long, for one item. How long would it have been if I had bought two things? Six feet? How many times a day does some customer have to wait while they change the roll of paper in the cash register? Talk about TMI — this ridiculous receipt had the name of the store, its address and phone number, the store’s ID number, the manager’s name, the cashier’s ID number, how to follow the store on Facebook, an 800 number I can call if I have a problem with the teriyaki sauce, the date and time of the sale, how much I saved using my loyalty card, a QR barcode, a very sincere “Thank you for shopping with us” note, a chance to win $50 by participating in a survey about my

shopping experience AND a disclaimer about said contest that was eight lines long. Why can’t they print this stuff on the back of the receipt and save a foot of paper? Oh, right, because the back side is full of coupons for stuff I don’t normally buy. When I buy one kind of cat food, sure enough, there will be a coupon on the back for a different brand. If I buy my regular coffee, there’s a coupon for another brand of coffee. Have you ever heard your spouse say, “Hey, while you’re at the store, could you buy that brand of coffee I don’t like?” I don’t even want to think about what your cats would do if you came home with another brand of cat food. Most of these receipts end up in the overflowing trash can by the supermarket’s entrance. Not mine. That store trash can is a hacker’s paradise. There is way too much information on most receipts. I put them in the shredder when I get home, where they join the little confetti pieces of all the junk mail I get. Is there any other kind of mail? I think I’ve gotten a total of six pieces of personal mail in the last year. The rest of it is from banks and insurance companies that all say they are better than the bank and the insurance company I’m using now. I even get snail mail from my own bank and insurance company, offering me a better deal. Here’s an idea: Why not just give me the better deal without me having to ask for it? And just so I don’t have to sort through a shoebox of receipts at tax time, I’ve taken to using a debit or credit card for almost everything. As I walked out of the store with my teriyaki sauce, my phone buzzed to alert me that I had just spent $3.68. I could also see the transaction online anytime the urge hit. Which would be never Contact Jim Mullen at mullen.jim@ gmail.com.

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