Family Time
August, 2010 - Issue #70 
This month's Family Time is dedicated to Summer fun, helping seniors and bettering yourself...
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Family Time
July, 2010 - Issue #69
Summer Learning, Pets on Vacation and making the most of your Summer Break
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Oh Baby!
June, 2010 - Issue #68
Henry Mayo’s Mommy -and Baby- friendly Services
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What a Deal!
May, 2010 - Issue #67
Some of Santa Clarita’s most affordable summer activities that will keep the kids busy and keep you sane...
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Family Time
May, 2010 - Issue #67
The best of memories - and the best of friends - are made at summer camp. This is the time for children to explore something new or further fuel a burgeoning passion.
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Summer Camps
May, 2010 - Issue #67
“Mom! Olive is on top of the piano again!,” yells Kati, our 11-year-old incarnation of Shakespeare, before returning to her playwriting tasks. Like a professional climber driven to plant their flag at the peak, Olive-Anne, 1, can find handgrips where there are none and climb entirely vertical planes relying only on sheer will (and a complete ignorance - or is it defiance? - of the law of gravity). Meanwhile, Will, 3, is pulling at my sleeve. “Mommy, can we go swimming today?”
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Family Time
May, 2010 - Issue #67
Fun May activities, the "Good Neighbor" Corner, and a philanthropic way to honor Mom...
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Dear Baby...
April, 2010 - Issue #66
Dear Baby,
I have a story to tell you. It’s about one of my favorite subjects.
It’s about you.
It starts off a bit sad, though. But that’s Ok. There are sad moments in life; that’s a guarantee. But those sad times help us better recognize the happy times. Hopefully you’ll see what I mean in a minute.
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Family Time
April, 2010 - Issue #66
There are so many things to do with your family in the month of April! Read on and don't forget to visit our online calendar section for up-to-date events!
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Have Faith…
April, 2010 - Issue #66
Easter is a time of celebration and rebirth... Inside SCV has compiled a few faithful messages from local church leaders and a calendar of events Easter events. Read on and let the celebration begin!
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Mint Condition Painting & Moulding to Donate 10 Percent of Painting Jobs to Henry Mayo NICU Fund
April, 2010 - Issue #66
Cole and Luke Green’s story is full of statistics, but one number is most important because it set the rest of the tale into action: 28. That’s how many weeks pregnant their mom, Jaime Green, was when her water unexpectedly broke. Nearly two and a half months away from her due date, Jaime gave birth at Henry Mayo via emergency c-section to her 2-pound and 2.5 pound sons, who were whisked off in an ambulance minutes after their arrival.
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Family Time
March, 2010 - Issue #65
Family Friendly ideas for fun, faith and charity in the Santa Clarita Valley.
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Family Time
February, 2010 - Issue #64
From birthdays and Chinese New Year to family-friendly events, as well as Faith and Aging this months edition is chock-full of news and events!
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Have Faith…
January, 2010 - Issue #63
A look at some local events and some practical ways to renew and revitalize your faith.
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Family Time
January, 2010 - Issue #63
Its not too late to be a Santa to a Senior or earn a few extra dollars before the holidays.
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Grief and the Empty Chair at Holiday Dinners
December, 2009 - Issue #62
The empty chair at holiday dinners can cause enormous pain. Whether it’s your 1st, 10th or 50th year without your loved one, holidays are sad reminders of those we have lost.
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Be a Santa to a Senior
December, 2009 - Issue #62
The recession may be ending, but not for many of our seniors in need. Older Americans are finding it increasingly difficult to pay for essential items such as food, gas and medicine, not to mention utilities such as heating, cooling or phone service.
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Celebrating with Seniors
December, 2009 - Issue #62
“The most important gift to a senior is time,” reminds Geneva Knoles, CSA and director of Visiting Angels (263-2273). “Some seniors have difficulty getting out into the community, so they miss out on many festive activities. Offer to take a senior who no longer drives to go shopping, invite them to a festive music event or church function, or bring baking supplies and keep them company while baking some holiday treats,” she suggests.
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Family Time
December, 2009 - Issue #62
December is chock-full of family fun and ways to make a difference this holiday season.
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Have Faith...
December, 2009 - Issue #62
An in-depth look at two local churches, what scripture says about holiday spending and a living pageant exploring the life of Jesus.
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9th Annual Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair Breaks Adoption Record
November, 2009 - Issue #61
It was a day of celebration for L.A. County Shelter animals as 157 dogs and cats went home with their new families from the 9th Annual Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair on Oct. 11.
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Family Time
November, 2009 - Issue #61
Friday, November 20 to Sunday, November 22
The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley is bringing back the popular three-day Festival of Trees so that the entire community has a chance to enjoy the event that typically marks the beginning of the community’s holiday season. All funds raised benefit more than 2,800 local young people at the three Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Clarita Valley.
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Caring for Grandma
October, 2009 - Issue #60
“Who’s baby is that?,” my 83-year-old grandmother asks, for the sixth time in as many minutes. “That’s Olive, Grandma. She’s my baby,” I say, hoping that my grab bag of emotions - sadness, frustration, worry - are not evident in my repeated response.
Just three years ago my grandmother and I would have hours-long conversations about topics ranging from childrearing to investing. Now we talk about the weather. A lot.
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School's In for Mom & Dad
October, 2009 - Issue #60
Do you know that your child’s health has a direct correlation with how well they perform in school? Read on. You just might learn something!
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Be Neighborly - and get Great Deals - by Keeping it Local
October, 2009 - Issue #60
Where’s everyone going the second weekend in October? They’re going to the 25th Annual Home & Business Expo, where there’s something for everyone. Presented by the SCV Chamber of Commerce, Expo 25 promises to be better than ever.
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The Green “Family” Scene
October, 2009 - Issue #60
Here’s proof that taking good care of your family is also mighty kind to the environment (and your wallet!).
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Family Time
October, 2009 - Issue #60
Sunday > 11
Annual Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy a beautiful day at William S. Hart Park in Newhall. Meet over 70 vendors of pet-related supplies and services, eat people food, play in the “kidz zone,” watch fun demonstrations, meet an animal photographer and a pet psychic, take advantage of the low-cost vaccine clinic - and of course – cross “paws” with lots of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens from all six LA County Animal Shelters that are available for adoption and in search of their forever homes! 297-5961 www.bowwowsandmeows.org
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Family Time
September, 2009 - Issue #59
Best. Daytrip. Ever.
Let Firehouse Fishing Charters take You on an Eight-hour Tour
Captain Scott Winkler and his gorgeous boat have been just about everywhere - except Gilligan’s Island. Winkler and Ms. Christine, his 24-foot Bay Ranger, are the dynamic duo behind Firehouse Fishing Charters, a first-class fishing experience.
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Senior Safety at Home
September, 2009 - Issue #59
As people grow older, things change. Some changes are simple (bifocals!); others are more time consuming. Still, there’s no change more important than making sure that a senior’s environment is safe. Luckily, most improvements can be made in a day or less, and at very little cost.
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Healthy, Happy Kids
September, 2009 - Issue #59
Kids’ Oral Health Check Up Q & A
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In their Own Words...
September, 2009 - Issue #59
Local Parents (and Students) Tell All about their Favorite Back to School Resources
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Take Note!
September, 2009 - Issue #59
Insider tips on scoring scholarship money, surviving the teen years and making the "Back to School" transition easier.
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Family Time
August, 2009 - Issue #58
Family fun ideas including great deals, great contests and upcoming events you won't want to miss!
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Making a Pet-free Vacation a Stress-free Vacation
July, 2009 - Issue #57
Summer’s the perfect time for a family vacation, but what do you do when your four-footed family member isn’t welcome at the hotel, camp site or a relative’s house? You’ll need to decide whether or not Fido will be hanging out at home or boarded while you’re gone.
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Cooking with Kids
July, 2009 - Issue #57
Kid-powered veggies and dessert will be the most memorable additions to a traditional summer barbecue.
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For Families of Faith
July, 2009 - Issue #57
Serve Others
“We live in such a ‘me’-focused society; our children don’t see beyond themselves. This summer can be about putting our faith into action. The best way to live out the Bible is to serve others. Become aware of what others need. Social justice is very important to God.
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Family Time
July, 2009 - Issue #57
Summer’s “Funnest” Melon
Host an impromptu watermelon seed-spitting contest (Did you go seedless? Switch to a watermelon eating contest!) or mix watermelon juice with lemonade and ice for a lip-smacking hot-weather drink.
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Have Faith...
June, 2009 - Issue #56
Local Pastors share some of their favorite verses for inspiration...
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Family Time
June, 2009 - Issue #56
Clowns, jugglers and tightrope walkers recently mingled with students when Legacy Christian Academy became Circus Academy - this year’s theme for Principal for a Day.
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Father's Day Well Done
June, 2009 - Issue #56
Dads are the gifts that keep on giving, and when you surprise them with a new grill, you’re likely to be the one who’ll really reap the (delicious) rewards.
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Not your Grandma's Summer School
May, 2009 - Issue #55
Whether it’s seasonal childcare or a cure for “no-more-school” boredom you seek, Santa Clarita is full of excitement so hot, it makes an SCV summer in July look downright chilly.
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Family Time
May, 2009 - Issue #55
Local Orthodontist Offers Fee Deferral for Qualifying Families
Alan Z. Barbakow, DDS, a much-loved SCV orthodontist based in Newhall, has announced his We Are One campaign. Dr. Barbakow states “Starting now, my orthodontic office will maintain a continuation of care for all new patients, deferring fees if you have a reversal in economic status. If you lose your job, we’ll wait for you to get a new one. Worries about tomorrow should not prevent you or your children from receiving the treatment you need today.”
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Have Faith
May, 2009 - Issue #55
Sometimes it’s a struggle to get kids excited about going to church. And how do we know that they’re really “taking the message in” once we get them there? The answer is all at once easy and difficult. Like so many other parenting matters, it comes down to “us.”
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What Moms Want
May, 2009 - Issue #55
She went the extra mile for you at every opportunity, pulling goodness out of her bag of tricks. Now it’s your turn to show her what’s in your bag. Treat her to an hour, an afternoon or a day of beauty and relaxation she’ll not soon forget.
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Health Notes
April, 2009 - Issue #54
The Heart of the Matter of Exercise
The most important benefit of exercising is the strength and health of the most vital muscle in your body - your heart. Cardiovascular exercise is any type of exercise that increases the work of the heart and lungs.
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Family Time
April, 2009 - Issue #54
College of the Canyons’ Junior High Summer Institute Back for Second Season
Offering more than the typical summer camp experience, the popular Junior High Summer Institute (JSI) at College of the Canyons is back and better than ever, with new curriculum tracks and activities that are sure to provide students with a fun and engaging atmosphere all summer long.
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Have Faith...
April, 2009 - Issue #54
A Gift from God
Over 2,000 years ago on a hill called Calvary, a man named Jesus was crucified. He had committed no crime. His was a life driven by love and compassion for all.
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Family Time
March, 2009 - Issue #53
Saturday > February 28
SCV Club Cheer Hosts Poker Tournament Fundraiser
Team Fusion’s 20 cheerleaders - ages 7 through 14 years - qualified to compete in the Cheerleading Worlds Championship on April 25 and 26 at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. Now they just need to get there. Help them out by attending a poker tournament at the Valencia Country Club or by making a much-appreciated donation; 775-9849
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Have Faith…
March, 2009 - Issue #53
Measuring Commitment
The most important questions should begin with the issue of a potential mate’s commitment to God. What is his or her life founded on? What philosophy do they live by? Is Christ really the Lord of their life, or is it someone or something else? Will they follow God’s word completely, or make allowances when times get tight? Remember - wherever they are headed, you will be, too. Getting the answers to these questions should involve more than merely asking.
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Have Faith…
February, 2009 - Issue #52
Many seek to grow closer to God. While the roads traveled may be different, it’s the final destination that matters most. Some of Santa Clarita’s most respected pastors weigh in on the topic…
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Taking Care:
February, 2009 - Issue #52
Whether due to advanced age, cognitive impairment, illness or injury, most people will eventually need some form of in-home care and assistance.
Fortunately, our community has numerous in-home care professionals that specialize in providing screened, bonded and insured in-home caregivers. Eager to assist families in need, they’re also dedicated to ensuring the safest and highest quality care giving.
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Have Faith…
January, 2009 - Issue #51
Does your list of New Year’s resolutions include a preponderance of material changes? While losing weight, saving money and recycling more are all valuable efforts, let’s not forget the more philosophical, transformative resolutions. Consider the following suggestions, courtesy of Santa Clarita’s well-respected local pastors.
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Family Time
January, 2009 - Issue #51
photography by Ted Dayton
For Seniors
“Time is a great gift for seniors, and it’s free! Loneliness, abandonment and depression are huge among our seniors, especially during the holidays. I know from talking to the seniors in my life, that they would gladly exchange most any gift for moments with their loved ones.
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Have Faith…
December, 2008 - Issue #50
An in-depth look at six local churches.
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Family Time
December, 2008 - Issue #50
Ask The Doctor
Q: Does my Child have Asthma?
A: Although the hallmark of asthma is wheezing, children can wheeze with a simple viral illness and won’t meet criteria for asthma. In order to make a diagnosis of asthma, the periods of recurrent wheezing must have started at least six months prior.
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Have Faith…
November, 2008 - Issue #49
photography by Ted Dayton
“Counting your blessings” is often easier said than done. It’s not hard to become discouraged; to imagine that our private pains are unconquerable; to believe that, in fact, we don’t have much to be grateful for. In our first “Have Faith...” installment, local pastors share their thoughts about how we all are, in one way or another, truly blessed.
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